Shopping Trip June 4th 2012

I hit up CVS for my diaper deal today!! I am happy to report that it worked out great. I also went to Wal-Mart and scored some freebies. Here's the run down;

Walmart:
Kotex Pantiliners 22 count  $0.94 I bought 4 boxes and had (2) $2/2 boxes MC = $0.24 overage
Sierra Mist 2 Liter              $1.00 - $1 off MC courtesy of Facebook = FREE!
Brach's Gummi Bears         $1.28 I bought 2 bags and had  $1.50/2 bags MC = $0.53 per bag
Ball Fruit Pectin Flex Batch Pouch  $0.97 - $1.00MC = $0.03 overage
Total: $1.44    Would have paid: $8.95    Savings of: $7.51

Thanks to Katie at www.centralilsavings.com for posting these deals!!!

CVS:
Transaction 1:
Crest Prohealth Mouthwash   5.99 - $0.25MC get $5 ECBs  = $0.74
Hershey Bars (Singles) Buy 2 Get 1 Free ($1.19 each x6) - Buy 1 Get 1 Free MC = $2.58 or $0.43 each
Total: $9.26  Received: $5 ECBs   Saved: $5.71

Transaction 2:
Dean's Milk (2) $2.99 get $1 ECB Limit 2 = $1.99 each
Clear Shampoo $5.99 - $2.00MC - $1.00SC (Magic Coupon Machine) get $1 ECB = $1.99
Clear Conditioner  $5.99 - $2.00MC- $1.00SC (Magic Coupon Machine) get $1 ECB= $1.99
Used the $5 ECBs from #1
Total: $8.07  Received: $4 ECBs  Saved: $11.00

Transaction 3:
Pampers 2/$19 - $1.50MC x2 = 2/$16
Used the $15 ECBs from last weeks trip
Total: $1.35   Saved: $22.98

Total spent for the whole trip: $18.68  Plus I still have $4 ECBs for next time!! If I would not have used coupons I would have spent: $58.37

What's great about this is my family will use all these things. This is totally worth my time!!! I'd love to hear about the deals you found this week. Please don't hesitate to share and link up.

Goodwill ROCKS!

I am not ashamed of thrift stores or garage sales. It is one of the best ways to save money. Lil Man and I got to spend the day with my Dad last week and we hit up the local Goodwill. We had a great time! Well, lil man sure did. He made out like a bandit.

He got a Radio Flyer fold up tricycle in great condition for $5. I've seen these at the store for like $40. He is absolutely thrilled with his new wheels!

We also found this fully stocked Little Tikes workshop for $5! Now he has his own spot in the garage to work in with Daddy!

Last, I found him the most adorable Halloween costume. I was originally going to make his costume but, he really like the one we  found and so did I. I will post pics of it later.

So, hit up your local thrift shop and see what great things you can find!

Meijer, CVS, Walgreens

Gearing up for Smore season. Stocked up on church snacks.

Meijer:

Hershey's 6 packs 2/$5- $1MC= 2/$4

Meijer Graham Crackers: $2

Meijer Marshmallows: FREE

Goldfish Crackers: BOGO Free $2.39 for 2

Ritz, Triscuits, 2 Wheat Thins: $1.99 per box- $3 off 4 boxes

Total: $15.93 Total Savings: $16.96

Jump start to Halloween stock.

Walgreens:

1. Vanilla Carmex $1.50 get $1.50RR

Total: $1.63 Savings $0.49

2. M&Ms 4/$10 get $5RR - $2.50MC

Wrigley Gum: $0.99

Total: $7.72 Savings $9.66

3. Pampers Cruisers $19.99 get $1RR - $1.50MC - $2.00SC

2 Hershey Bars for fillers: $1.79

Total: $15.19 Savings: $11.50

4. 2 Dozen Large Eggs $1.29 per dozen - $0.55MC

Total: $1.06 Savings $2.35

Total out of Pocket: $25.60 Total Savings: $24.00

CVS:

1. Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief $4.99 get $1 ECB - $1.50MC- $1 ECB (from previous visit)

Total: $2.93 Savings: $3.80

2. 2 Gallons Dean Milk $3.19 get $1 ECB- $1 ECB

Total: $5.44 Savings: $1.00

3. 3 Boxes of Puffs at $0.99 - $2 ECB

Total: $1.23 Savings: $4.64

Total out of pocket: $9.60 Total Savings: $9.44

8/15 Shopping

Aldi:

Cantaloupe $0.99

Peaches $0.29each x 4

Plums $0.29each x 3

Bananas $0.43/lb x 2.23lbs

Strawberries $0.99/lb x 2

Red Grapes 2lbs $1.98

Iceberg Lettuce $0.99

Applesauce $1.29

Ground Turkey $1.49/lb x 2

Total Spent: $13.33

CVS:

#1: Pampers Cruisers $19.99 get $3ECBS plus I had a $2.50 MC

The Magic Coupon Machine game me 2 awesome coupons; Free CVS Brand Fabric Bandages and a Free Hershey's Bar! Obviously, the chocolate didn't make it home. Honestly, it almost didn't make it to the car!

Total 1: $19.62 Savings of: $11.28 Plus got my $3 ECBS

#2 Dean's Milk $3.19 per gallon. CVS allows ECBs to be used on dairy!

Total: $0.22 plus I got $1 ECB!!

Meijer

Sweet Corn 4/$1

Oral B Stages $1.89 - $0.50MC

Oral B Toothbrush $1.89 - $0.50

Total $4.12

Walgreens:

Blue Rhino Propane Tank. If you exchange your old tank it is $18.99 then there is a $3 mail-in-rebate  making it $15.99. Not a bad deal.

Total with tax: $20.65

IGA Meat Sale

I have slowly worked myself into freezer cooking. I started out with little things like chopped onions and peppers. Now, I'm doing main courses. Yesterday, lil man and I went to IGA. This is his fav place to shop because he gets to drive the car at the front of the cart plus, the cashiers always give him a sucker. They were having their family pack meat sale. This is my fav sale! Here's a run down of what I bought;

Hamburger 8lbs- It was on sale for $2.49/lb but, I got there early and got the reduced price meat for $1.99/lb = $15.52

Pork Blade Steaks - $3.76

Beef Chuck Pot Roast (2)- $8.48

Pork Boneless Ribs- $8.26

Pillsbury Biscuits 10/$10- I bought 6 and used 2 $0.30MCs, making them $0.90 per tube

Parkay Stick Margarine 10/$10- I bought 2 and used a $1.00MC, making them $0.50 each

Hamburger Helper 10/$10- I bought 8 and used 2 $0.80 off 4 MCs, making them $0.80 per box
I haven't bought Hamburger Helper in a long time but my husband likes to make it when he cooks so, if I get a night off of cooking I won't complain!

I spent a total of $47.32    According to the receipt I saved $17.90 or 27%. But, they didn't include the sale meat into that so, I saved more than that!

Shopping Results

Lil Man and I went shopping today!

*The prices and coupons for Meijer and County Market can be found on the previous post.

I spent a total of $50.47 at Meijer and saved $40.70 For that I bought:
12 Old Orchard Concentrate Juices
4 dozen eggs
3 packages of Chi Chi Tortillas
3 Peter Pan Peanut Butters
3 pints of blueberries
2 packages of Bar S hot dogs
5 Pillsbury Grands Biscuits
5 large cans Hunt's Spaghetti Sauce
2 lbs organic carrots
2 cans Dole Tropical Fruit Salad
3 packages of Knorr Rice Sides
2 bags of Pretzels
6 cans of Healthy Choice Soups
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree!!

I spent $23.31 at County Market and Saved: $25.05
4 boxes of Cheerios
1 Cantaloupe
12 Prairie Farms Yogurts
32 rolls Scott TP
8 rolls Scott Paper Towels

I spent $19.06 at Aldis and bought;
2 packages Hot Dog Buns  $0.79 per pack
Celery $0.99
Strawberries $0.99lb
3 pack of sweet Peppers for $1.49 (they were $1 per pepper at Meijer)
2 packages Turkey Bacon $2.29 per pack
Saltines $0.89
Vanilla Wafers $1.39
Cheese Crackers $1.49
2 bags Potato Chips $1.39 per bag

The fridge, freezer, and pantry are overflowing. I couldn't fit everything in the pantry! This is a great problem to have. I won't have to buy anything except for milk until late next month or even later!

On the way home there was a porch swing sitting in a lot for sale. I took a chance and called and we will be picking it up tonite. It was a fantastic bargain for $20! Can't wait to post pics!

I'd love to hear how your shopping trips go this week. Feel free to link up!

Tabitha

Grocery Finds Week of: July 24th

*These prices are for the Urbana, IL area

I am very excited about my grocery shopping trip tomorrow! Here's my list:

County Market:
Cantaloupe $1.79
Bananas (usually on Mondays they are $0.39/lb)
Cheerios B1G1 Free + I have (2) $1 off 2 boxes MC
Prairie Farms Yogurt $0.29 + I have (4) B2G1 Free MCs from http://www.prairiefarms.com/ This makes yogurt $0.19 per cup!!
Scott Paper Towels 8 count $4.99
Scott Toilet Paper          I have a MC for $2 off both products

Meijer: I LOVE Meijer's 10/$10 Sale! They give the 11th item FREE!
Large Eggs $0.99/dozen
Old Orchard Juices 10/$10 + (3) $1 off of 4 = $0.66 per juice!
Pretzels 10/$10
Knorr Rice Sides 10/$10
Hunts Pasta Sauce 10/$10
Healthy Choice Soups 10/$10 + (3) $1 off 2 = $0.50 per can!
Dole Tropical Fruit 10/$10 + $0.50 off 2 = $0.75 per can!
Peter Pan Peanut Butter 3/$5 + (3) $0.50MC = $1.08 per jar!
Bar S Hot Dogs 10/$10 + $2MC = 2 FREE packs of Hot Dogs!!
Carrots 10/$10

Aldi:
Strawberries $0.99/lb
Chips
Snack Crackers
Canola Oil

I really like http://www.thekrazycouponlady.com/ She has a searchable database of all the coupons available everywhere and they are in alphabetical order. It save me soooo much time!! That is where I got most of these coupons today!

Deals for the week June 26- July 2

This is a great week for sales thanks to a holiday!! Here is the list of the best deals that I have found for my family this week! I hope that I get to take advantage of them all!

Meijer

Strawberries 1lb. $2.00
Peaches $0.99/lb
Ground Beef $1.97/lb
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast $1.79/lb
Eckrich Smoked Sausage 2/$4 - $1.00MC = 2/$3.00
Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs $0.99 (limit 4) I have a $1.00 off 2 MC from http://www.coupons.com/ (print it twice) + if you "like" Oscar Meyer on Facebook they have a $0.75 MC that you can print twice too! So, I will be getting 4 packages of hot dogs for $1.46 or $0.37 per pack!!!!

Chi Chi Salsa $0.99 - $0.50MC = $0.49

Ronzoni Pasta $0.99 - $1.00 off 3 MC from http://www.meijer.com/ and $1.00 off 2 from http://www.ronzoni.com/
Price: $2.95 for 5 boxes of pasta!!!!

Walgreens

Playtex Sippy Cups $3.99 - $2.00 off of 2 SC from the Infant Care Booklet - $2.00MC for joining at http://www.playtex.com/ = $0.99 per sippy cup!!!

Off Citronella Candle $6.99 - $1.00 SC from the June booklet - $1.00MC from 6/26 insert= $4.99

Chicken of the Sea Tuna $0.55 limit 3

Schnucks

Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce 4/$3 or $0.75 per bottle (this is our very fav!)
KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce $1.00 - $1.00MC = FREE!
Doritos $1.88
Prairie Farms Dip $1.48 - $0.35 MC at http://www.prairiefarms.com/ = $1.13

County Market

Cool Whip $0.87
Lays Potato Chips $1.69
Buns $0.88
Bar S Jumbo Franks $0.78
Marshmallows $0.99
Lloyds BBQ $3.99- $1.00MC plus a $3.00 in ad MC for a Country Crock Side with purchase of Lloyds
Super Crunch Tortilla Chips $1.29

IGA

Prairie Farms Ice Cream $2.99 - $0.45 MC = $2.54
Sweet Corn 5/$1
Cantaloupe $2.00
Vidalia Onions $0.69/lb
Parkay $1.29 - $1.00 off 2 MC = $1.58 for 2

Happy Shopping!

Walgreens, Target

This week by far has been the most frustrating week I have ever had with couponing!!! Let me explain. My plan for Walgreens was A+ worthy until I went to the blasted store! Monday we had to take my car to the shop in a different town so, I decided to hit up their Walgreens and CVS. CVS was good. I spent $25 and got $10 back in ECB. Then, on to Walgreens. I looked everywhere for their Zest body wash. They didn't carry it at all. So, I'm a little confused as to why it's advertised but they don't even carry it on a normal basis? So, I found everything else. I got to the register and did Transaction #1. I was suppose to get $3RR back and I didn't. When I asked she said, "Oh, well it's not working." So, I lost $3!!!! I was so mad. I didn't buy anything else and we left. Then, on Wednesday I ended up going to 4 Walgreens to find the items I needed! Talk about ridiculous. Then, they have the nerve to limit the transactions to 2 even if you go to the back of the line and there's nobody there! My husband had to go in and finish getting the stuff I needed because they refused to check me out when there were no other customers! Awful, Awful, Awful!!!

Transactions: (I did not do all of these in one day.)

1. Dove Men's Deodorant $3.99 - $1MC

Aquafresh Training Toothpaste $1.99 - $0.75MC

Hyponex Potting soil $0.99 x2

Gain Dishwashing Detergent $0.99 - $1.00MC

I paid: $5.80 and was suppose to get $3RR

Saved: $9.05

2. 4 Reach Toothbrushes at $0.99 - $4MC (They would only take $2MC though)

I paid: $2.06  and received $4RR so a moneymaker of $1.94

Saved: $4.65

3. 2 Zest Bodywashes + 1 Gillette Bodywash 3/$10 - $4MC - $4RR

M&Ms $0.39

I paid: $3.30  and received $3RR

Saved: $10.97

4. 2 Pantene 2 in 1  2/$7 -$3MC - $3RR

M&Ms $0.39

I paid: $2.04 and received $1RR

Saved: $9.48

5. 2 Zest Bodywashes + 1 Gillette Bodywash - $4MC - $1RR

M&Ms $0.39

I paid $6.30 and received $3RR

Saved: $7.97

Bonus: The Zest were 2 packs on sale so I ended up with 4 in this transaction!

6. 2 Pantene 2 in 1  2/$7 - $3MC - $3RR

M&Ms $0.39

I paid: $1.61 and received $1RR

Saved: $8.98

                                             7. Dove Men's Deodorant $3.99 - $1MC - $1RR

Pepsi 2L $0.99

I paid $3.42 and received $3RR

Saved: $3.90

Total Spent: $24.53 (Should have been $3 less)

Would have spent: $79.53 

Sally Hansen Nail Polish on sale for $2.04x2 - $2SC - $2MC = $0.26!!!! for 2

The cashier was even impressed!

I saved $4.00!

Other exciting finds this week:

CVS:

Olive Oil on sale for $3.99 - $1MC

Neutragena Sunscreen buy 2 get $10 ECB. My son and I have sensitive skin so they were $12.49 per bottle.

I paid: $25.70 and received $10ECB

Saved: $9.50

Meijer:

Kool-Aid 10/$1 - $1MC = FREE!!

Large Eggs $0.99 dozen. I bought 4!

Lettuce $0.69

Vidalia Onions $0.69/lb

Paid: $5.71 Saved: $5.34

What good deals did you get this week? I hope you had an easier time than me!!



Walgreens, County Market, Target, etc

Today my friend and I went shopping in Urbana. We take turns driving. Not only do we save on gas but, we have a great time together. Our kiddos are best buds too!

First stop was Meijer. I didn't need anything there but, I received my coupon in the mail for a FREE Suave Professional Coupon valued at $3.00! So, I bought the new Suave Dry Shampoo. It was $2.79 on sale and I only paid $0.24 for tax! The cashier's response was, "Well, I guess you can't beat free." I just smiled and said, "You are so right about that."

Second, was County Market.
Kraft BBQ Sauce on sale for $0.79 x2 plus it had a peelie for $2.00 off of Kool-Aid or Country Time Lemonade

Johnsonville Brats $2.88 x2 with Penny Pincher Coupon

Strawberries 4lb on sale for $3.96 or $0.99/lb    Freezer jam time!

Prairie Farms Lowfat Yogurt on sale for $0.33  I had 2 coupons for buy 2 get 1 free so I bought 6 yogurts

Country Time Lemonade $3.19- $2MC

Milk x2 gallons   On Wed milk is $2.19 per gallon. County Market also tracks the number of gallons you purchase with your Max Card. After you buy 9 gallons you get the 10th free. Today was my lucky day as I got 1 for free! Another note about milk is I read a great article on the site; http://www.moneysavingmom.com/. The family was saving a few hundred dollars a year by buying whole milk and diluting it with water by themselves. I had never thought of doing this before. Plus they stock up and freeze it when they find it at the lowest price. So, we are giving it a try. No complaints so far!

Total Spent: $16.39 Total Saved: $22.96 or 59%

Walgreens:
Transaction 1: Cottonelle 12 roll Toilet Paper on sale 2/$10 get $3RR 
                      $10- $2 SC - $1 MC= $7oop
                      Hershey's Chocolate Bar on sale $0.49 (This was a filler so I could use 3 coupons)
                      Total Spent: $8.41  Total Saved: $3.40     got $3RR

Transaction 2: GUM Eez Thru Flossers $2.00 get $2RR
                      Hershey's Chocolate Bar $0.49 x 2 (We make smores when we have bonfires)
                      I used the $3RR from transaction 1 and spent $0.77 and saved: $5.00

Transaction 3: Colgate Toothbrushes 2/$5 get $1RR  I had 2MC for $1 off each
                      Reese's PB Cup $0.49
                      Total Spent: $1.97 Total Saved: $7.38
In hindsight I should have switched Transaction 1 and 2. If I would have bought the flossers first I would have spent $2 +tax and got the $2RR. I wouldn't have had to have any fillers. Then, I would have bought the TP + 2 fillers and would've spent: $7 and got $3RR back. Last the toothbrushes and Reese's and would have spent: $0.49 + tax and got the $1RR. I am still learning!!!

I spent $11.15 and could have spent: $10ish   Still, I essentially only paid for the toilet paper and got the rest of it for free. That's another way to look at it. $11.15 is still way better than paying $26.93.

Target:
My husband has a sensitive face and can only use Mach 3 razors. Thank goodness there are always good coupons for the expensive little boogers! Target had 3 packs on sale for $6.49. I happened to have 2 MC for buy 1 get 1 FREE. So, he bought 4 packs.
Aquafresh kid's training toothbrush with coupons for $0.49
We had a $5 gift card from buying Huggies there last week.
He spent a total of: $10.83 He saved: $19.48

So, the end result is I got $102.13 worth of essentials for $38.37. Coupons and sales fliers really do pay off!

Walgreens

I was super happy about how my Walgreens trip went today!

M&Ms  4 bags on sale 2/$3 - $3 in MCs = $3 for 4 bags or $0.75 per bag

Starburst Jelly Beans 2 bags on sale 2/$3 - $1 MC = $2 for 2 bags or $1.00 per bag

Wax Paper 75sq ft on sale for $0.89 with SC. I bought 3

I had $5 RR from my last trip so I spent a total of $3.95 out of pocket. According to my receipt I saved $22.26! That's the best I've ever done!

Now to hide the candy from my husband! : )

Shopping

I took a little break from shopping. I have enough hygiene items stock piled to last us a while. My husband has been joking about waiting to find toothpaste packed in his lunch box. I told him if all else fails we will at least have clean teeth. Honestly, I haven't been too impressed with the sales at Walgreens and CVS lately. I have been keeping my eye out though. Today I did a big shopping trip.

I started out at Aldis because we needed ground turkey. It's $1.39/lb there so that's where I get it. I also needed some frozen corn and peas. Chips were also cheaper than the sale price at County Market. I spent $14.80 and got; 3lbs of corn, 3lbs peas, 3lbs ground turkey, box of graham crackers (it's smore season), 2 bags of chips, and a bag of sweet potato fries. I am totally addicted to the fries!

Meijer
Hooray for the 10 for $10 get the 11th item free sale!! Their produce rocks!
Carrots 3lb $2.49
the precut and washed carrots were on sale 10 for $10. I still got a better deal washing, peeling, and cutting my own carrots. The coupon mom's rule is don't buy convenience if you can do it yourself in 5 minutes. It saves $.
Cucumber $1.00
Celery $1.00
Red, Yellow, Orange Pepper $3.00
Tomatoes 1lb $1.00
Romaine Salad 2 bags $2.00
Pretzels $1.00
Old Orchard Concentrate juices 11 for $6 (they were 10 for $10) I had (2) $1.00 off 4 juices MC and (1) buy one get one free MC, plus the 11th one was free
I spent $23.24 and saved $20.55

CVS
Eggs 4 dozen at $0.99 per dozen
at the register I got $0.50 ECB
I spent $3.49 and saved $3.30

County Market
Bananas 2.93lbs at $0.39/lb = $1.14
Chicken breast on sale at $1.99/lb 2.52lbs = $5.02
Cereal on sale 4/$10 in ad coupon for $4.00 off made them 4/$6 or $1.50 per box (that's cheaper than Aldi)
I spent $13.79 and saved $12.40

Target
Huggies big box $26.99-$3.00 Target coupon - $3.50 MC = $20.49 for 126 diapers or $0.16 per diaper
Up Wipes 500+ count $9.19
Up Diaper Rash Cream $2.24
I spent $38.11 and saved $6.50

IGA
Granny Smith Apples $1.00/lb 2.81lbs
Pork Ribs $1.99/lb  $3.40
Pork Chops $1.99/lb $2.41
Pork Sausage $0.99/lb $1.60
Ground beef $2.98
Philadelphia Cooking Cream on sale for $1.99 - $1.50MC = $0.49!
plus in ad coupon for $1.50 off of chicken when you buy the cooking cream!
Chicken $3.66 - $1.50 = $2.16
I spent $16.04 and saved $4.20+ whatever the meat is regularly priced at. Everything was on sale that I bought.

My husband and I have already washed and chopped the cucumber, peppers, carrots, celery, and onions tonight. I'm going to do some freezer cooking tomorrow with my sale meat and I hope to post it then. My fridge is overflowing with yummy goodness!

Pamida Trip

I have had a sick lil boy since Thursday. Saturday my husband kicked me out of the house for a much needed break. So, I went to Pamida. They started the double coupon event. I got a little bit carried away. I definitely deviated from my short list! I bought:

2 boxes of 2 count Mr. Clean Magic Erasers $3.50 x 2 = $7.00 - $4.00MC (I had 2 $1.00MC that were doubled) = $3.00 for both boxes!

4 boxes Puffs Plus on sale for $0.88 from $1.29. $0.88 x 4 = $3.52 - $2.00MC = $1.52 for 4 boxes or $0.38 per box

Huggies Pull UPs $9.99 on sale from $11.99 - $2.00MC = $7.99

2 Olay Ribbons Body Wash on sale 2/$7 from $5.49 per bottle. $7.00 - $4.00MC = $3.00 or $1.50 per bottle

Dawn with Olay Dish Soap $2.79- $2.00MC = $0.79 for a 20oz bottle!

Old Orchard Juice 64oz on sale for $1.28 - $1MC = $0.28!

2 boxes Ziploc Freezer Bags $2.89 x 2 = $5.78 - $2.00MC = $3.78

Quaker Oatmeal 10 count Maple and Brown Sugar $3.00- $2.00MC = $1.00

Children's Ibuprofen: $4.79

I spent a grand total of : $29.26
Without Coupons:  $47.15
$53.48 without sale items and coupons

It was a good trip!! I'd love to hear about your shopping trips too!

Walgreens and CVS

I wasn't a big shopper at either of these places until I attended Misty's coupon class. By the way Misty is still holding classes. You can check out her blog at http://www.thefrugalfamily.blogspot.com/  for the schedule and more information. What I really like about these stores is their Register Rewards and Extra Care Bucks. I can also plan 3 weeks ahead for these stores. The websites: http://www.iheartwags.com/ and http://www.iheartcvs.com/ have the ads up to 3 weeks in advance. If you go to the actual store sites you can sign up for e-mail updates. The websites also have printable coupons.  I didn't find too much for CVS but there were several things in the Walgreens ad;

General Mills Cereal $1.99 You can always find coupons for these at http://www.coupons.com/ or go to http://www.couponmom.com/ for even more coupons and deals lists.

Gatorade 32oz $0.69 limit 10. My husband works outside in the spring and summer so this is a good stock up price.

Reynolds wrap aluminum foil 25sq ft and wax paper 75 sq ft.  for $0.89 limit 3

Ajax Dish Soap $0.89 - $0.50 MC= $0.39   I now get dishsoap either for free or for change with coupons

Duracell Batteries $2.99 I have $1 and $0.75MC for these

Dial Nutriskin Lotion 21oz. $4.99-$1.00MC= $3.99 out of pocket then get $3 Register Rewards back. It's like getting it for $0.99            I can afford to pamper myself with the good stuff at this price!

Pantyhose $0.79 limit 3

Irish Spring Deodorant 2/$6 - $2MC= 2/$4 out of pocket then get $4 Register Rewards back. After Register Rewards it's FREE!

Blistex and Chapstick $0.99- $0.35 MC= $0.64

Aussie Hair Products $2.99 - $1 MC= $1.99 out of pocket then get $1 Register Rewards back. That makes it $0.99!

Gillette Body Wash Buy 1 Get 1 50% off. I have 2 $2 off MC and 2 bogo free MC for this so I'll see what the price is.

These are just the deals I will be seeking. Check out the ads for more deals.

Schnucks

The Schnucks ad starts on Wednesday or Thursday of the week. They do double coupons up to $0.40 every day. I have honestly never shopped there. 3 things interested me in their ad this week;

Split chicken breast $0.99/lb
Honey Bunches of Oats $1.77 (If they have the Raisin Medley there is $1 MC which would make it $0.77!)
Dr. Pepper (2-liter) $0.87 (I really LOVE Dr. Pepper and this is a really good deal!)

IGA

I wasn't too impressed with the IGA ad for this next week. I am not brand loyal so, if I can't get it cheaper than Aldi I don't buy it. IGA is having their Spring coupon event. I tried gettings some manufacturer coupons to go along with the store coupons. If you don't know how to do that just type what you want into google.

For example, Kelloggs Cereal Store coupon is 2/$3. Right now if you sign up at http://www.kelloggs.com/ you can get about $5 in free coupons. I got a $1MC off of 2 which makes the cereal 2/$2 or $1 a box. You really can't beat that price!

Malt O Meal Cereal $1.99-$0.75MC from the malt o meal website= $1.24

Westpac frozen Veggies 4/$3 or $0.75 per bag. This is great if you are buying frozen green beans. At Aldis the other frozen veggies run about $0.69.

Jenny-O Turkey Breast from the deli $2.79 for the first lb. This is a good price for deli meat. A better option is to buy whole meat when it's at it's lowest price. Then, slice your own meat for sandwiches. By doing the work yourself you save a ton of money! Convenience foods cost more because they are well...convenient.

Most if not all brands have websites where you can sign up for promotions and coupons. It's really worth looking into. If you are worried about flooding your e-mail account with junk set up a seperate e-mail account for all of your advertisements, updates, promotion offers, etc.

Pamida

I received the Pamida ad yesterday. I usually don't find too much there. I'm not a regular Pamida shopper but, a few things caught my eye. They are having a double coupon event. They will double coupons up to and including $1. That means your $1 coupon becomes worth $2!!! This is really good. The event runs from Saturday, March 12-March 18. Here are a few deals that I thought were worth noting:

Puffs 56 count cubes for $0.88. I have 2 MC worth $0.50 off 2 boxes that will be worth $1 a piece. 4 boxes will cost $3.52 - $2MC= $1.52 for 4 boxes or  $0.38 per box!

Olay Body Wash 2/$7. I have 2MC worth $1 ($2 when doubled)
2/$7- $4MC= 2/$3 or $1.50 per body wash. That is better than the Walgreens ad for next week!

Huggies Pull Ups Jumbo Pack $9.99 - $2MC= $7.99

This Week's Shopping

This was a way better week for deals! Here is the summary:

Walgreens:

1.Duracell Batteries $9.99 x2= $19.98 get $5RR back
   I had 2 MC (manufacturer coupons) $1 off and $0.75 off
   Butterball Chicken Broth 2/$1 x2= 4/$2
   I also had $5RR from my last trip that I used in this transaction
   Total: $17.00 oop Would have spent: $30.75

2.Charmin 6 Big Rolls $2.99 x2= $5.98
   I had 2 MC for $0.25 off
   Aquaphor lip treatment $4.99 get $4RR back
   I had a MC for $1.00 off
   Hershey Choc Bar $0.69
   I used $5RR from the 1st transaction
   Total: $6.18   Would have spent: $14.48

3.Huggies Pull Ups $8.99 get $2RR back
   I used $4RR from 2nd transaction
   Total: $5.78   Would have spent: $11.78

4.M&M 2/$5
  I had 1 MC for $1.50/2 and a SC (store coupon) for $1 off
  Baby Magic $3  get $3RR
  Gillette Deodorant bogo 50%off    $5.49
  Gillette Body Wash bogo 50% off  $4.99
  I had a MC for buy a deodorant get a body wash free
  Olay Body Wash $4.99
  Olay Face Wash $4.99
  I had a MC for buy face wash get body wash free and a MC for $1 off body wash
 Secret Deodorant 0.99
 MC for $1 off 
 Total: $10.11  Would have spent: $34.56

Total of Trip: $39.07  Would have spent: $91.57!!!!

County Market:

Wheat Thins 2/$5 and in ad coupon for $3 off of 4 boxes

Bananas $0.39/lb

Grapes $0.99/lb

Total: $11.39  Would have spent: $21.73

CVS:

1. Crest Prohealth $3.29 get $3.29 ECB

I had MC for $1 off

I also had $2 ECB from my last trip

Total: $0.58 oop  Would have spent: $4.08

2. Puffs 2/$2

I had MC for $0.50 off

Dozen Large eggs $0.99 x2

I had MC for $0.55 off of 2 dozen  (that made them $0.71 per dozen!!)

Dawn Dishsoap $0.94 x2

I had 2 MC for $0.50 off

I used the $3.29 ECB from transaction 1

Total: $1.13 oop Would have spent: $10.86

3. Crest Prohealth $3.29 get $3.29 ECB

Total: $3.58

4. Pringles 2/$3 x 2 or 4/$6

2 MC for $1 off

I used the $3.29 ECB from transaction 3

Total: $0.77 oop  Would have spent: $7.54

Total spent: $6.06 Would have spent: $26.06

Meijer:

Old Orchard Juices 10/$10

I had a MC for $1 off of 4

Spinach 10/$10 (free for being the 11th item)

Strawberries 2/$4

Oranges 5lb for $2.99

Total: $16.16  Would have spent: $ 29.48

Target:

Up Bleach $1.27

SC for $1 off

Miracle Whip $2.50

2 MC for $0.75

SC for $1 off

Orbit gum $0.99

MC for $0.75

Elmo Sunglasses $1

Total: $4.18  would have spent: $9.21

It was a good shopping week! I will send my hubby on Wednesday to get milk for $1.99 at County Market and to Meijer to get a box of cereal for $0.99 that they were out of.

Total of all trips: $76.86  Would have spent: $178.05



County Market

County Market in Urbana is having weekly specials that are really good!!

Monday: Bananas $0.39/lb with a limit of 4lbs
Tuesday: Chicken leg quarters $0.49/lb
Wednesday: County Market brand Gallons of milk $1.99

These deals are not marked on the shelf at all. The price will be changed at the register. I don't know if all the County Markets are doing this. I just know that this store is. Also, another thing that I like at County Market besides the Penny Pincher Coupons is that for every 9 gallons of milk you purchase, you get the 10th one for FREE. I don't know about anyone else but, we are really big milk drinkers around here and we love this!

This week's shopping

This was a TERRIBLE week for deals! There was only one coupon insert in the paper too which was a bummer. On Monday, my husband and I got to spend the day together. He broke his glasses and we had to get into the eye doctor. So, he went shopping with me. It wasn't too exciting. We went to Aldis and Walgreens.

Walgreens:
1. Tampons $5.99- $1 (MC)- $2RR= $2.99 oop    $5RR back
2. Head and Shoulders 2/$12- $2 (MC)- $5RR= $5oop       $5RR back for my next trip
So, I am ready for some good deals next week!