McCormick pure vanilla

The McCormick pure vanilla is $4.99 and on sale for BOGO. I bought 2, used 2 $1.50/1 coupons(from the Dominick's save $60 book), and got 2 for $2. Great price for pure vanilla extract!

I also got 2 boxes of Manischewitz Chicken Broth. They are on sale for $1.50. I used 2 $1/1 from 11/07 RP to get them for only $.50 each. I just used my last Progresso chicken broth from about 2 years ago, so I needed some replacements.

Chex MIx deal

Walgreens deal on Chex Mix
They are on sale for $.99 each. There is a national catalina deal on Chex Mix, when you buy 3, you get $1.50 catalina, buy 4, you get $2.50, buy 5 or more, you get $3.50. So,

I bought 5 bags. I used 2 $.50/2 from the 12/5 GM and 1 $.50/1 IP(no longer available). I spent $3.58 and got back a $3.50 RR, so 5 bags of Chex Mix for almost free!

Happy Holdays!

Not too much to write about. I did get some free Reach toothbrushes and dental floss from Walgreens. They are on sale with the coupon from the ad for $.99. I bought 3 and used 3 $1/1 Reach from 10/10 RP, so 3 for free!

Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas! I am sure there will not be any super good grocery deals this week, but it is my favorite shopping time. I got most my kids gifts last year at that time for this year and saved about 80% on everything! From December 26-January 20th, you can get some super cheap toys and gifts for next year. I will keep you posted as to my finds.

My comical Walgreens experience

So, I went to Walgreens today. Wanted the Goody hair barettes and holiday money holders, as well as a couple other things, like tuna and pop. As I tally in my head, I am up to about $19 with my first items. So, I think, if I spend $6 more, I will get a $5 Jingle Cash for spending over $25. Had to do it. I added in the Walgeens Energy Orange supplement which was $3 with $3 back. I was going to add a couple small bags of pretzel M&M's for my son, who loves them, and passed a sign for the big bags being 4/$10 with $5 back. That was almost as much as the small bags were. So, I bought the stuff I needed, which I will list below, eventually here. When looking at my receipt, it came to $37.36, and I got back $28 in Jingle Cash. Didn't look right. I realized that the cards rang up as $.99 each, and not 3/$2, even after I gave the girl the coupon from the ad. Not too different, but still $2. So, I go to the desk and after much figuring out, get back $2.08 for the difference. Now, I go to the car, and on the floor are 2 $1/2 coupons for the M&M's. So, back in I go, for another $2 off. Now, my total came to $33.28, with $28 back, so my total for all my stuff was $5.28. Here is what I got, finally.

4 pretzel M&M's $2.50 each with $5 Jingle Cash back
3 diet Dr. Pepper 2 liters $.89 each with in-ad coupon
2 walgreens aluminum foil $69 with in-ad coupon
8 gift sacks 8/$1 with in-ad coupon
6 x-mas money holders 3/$2 with in-ad coupon
3 chunk light tuna $.69 with in-ad coupon
1 Goody barettes $2 with $2 Jingle Cash back
1 Activ-on $7.99 with $8 Jingle Cash back
1 Walgeens Energy C $3 with $3 Jingle Cash back

I got back 1 $5 JC for M&M's, 1 $5 JC for cards, 1 $2 for Goody, 1 $8 for Activ-on, 1$3 for Energy C, 1 $5 JC for spending $25. Total JC is $28. I had the 2 $1/2 coupons for the M&M's. My total OOP for everything above was $5.28.

Walgreens

This morning, I went to Walgreens to buy tissue paper. I got a little surprise money makes. Here it is.

I bought 6 Hallmark 20ct tissue paper. It is on sale with the coupon from the Walgreens ad for 3/$1. I paid $2.14. I then got a $5 Jingle Cash reward. So, I MADE $2.86. I went back and got 6 more, so total for the day, I MADE $5.72 for tissue paper I needed!

I'm back!!!

I wish I could say I have not written in so long because I have been on vacation, but, alas, no. Just busy, busy, busy. Also, there have not been that great of deals. However, I have a couple deals for you today.

Walgreens

Buy 6 Hallmark cards, get $5 Jingle Cash(aka Register Reward)-so, I bought 6 $.99 cards for $6 and got back $5, so $1 for 6 cards.

Buy 6 Snickers nutcracker singles at 3/$1, use the $2/3 coupon from 12/5RP and get them for free.

Jewel

So, they have buy 10 of certain products, get $5 off. It is listed on the back of the ad. Here is what I did.

7 Healthy Choice fresh mixers $1.99-(after $.50 off)
2 Hershey's chocolate chips $1.99-(after $.50 off)
1 Reddi Whip whipped cream $1.99-(after $.50 off)

On my Avenue I had $2 off each Healthy Choice, limit 8. (As a side note, I could have bought 8, but then it would have come off my avenue. Now, I can buy 7, wait 24 hours, and buy 7 more and so on.). I also had 3 $1/1 from 10/24 SS for the HC mixers, 1 $1/2 Hershey's from11/14 SS and 1 $.35/1 Reddi Whip from 11/14 SS. My total was $.83! Yeah!

Small walgreens deal

Walgreens:

I read this one on hip2save.com.
I bought:
1 2-pack Olay bar soap $2.24
1 trial sz Secret deodorant $.99

I used 1 $5/1 from 10/31PG. I MADE $1.74!

Walgreens deals

Here is what I got today.

Transaction 1:
1 Chestal cough syprup $6 with $6 MIR(mail in rebate)
1 Contact cough $6 with $6RR
1 Colgate sensitive toothpaste $3.49 with $3.50RR
4 Mentos gum $.99 with in-ad coupon
1 Musinex kids cough syprup $6.99 with $6.99 MIR

I had 1 $1.50/1 Chestal from 1-24 RP(see, saving your ads is beneficial), 1 $2/1 Contact from 10-10 RP, 1 $1/1 Colgate from 10-10SS, 4 $1/1 Mentos from 10/3 SS. My total was $18.79. I got back a $6 and a $3.50RR and 2 MIR forms for $6 and $6.99. So, I will MAKE $3.30 after rebates .

Transaction 2:

2 Mentos gum $.99 with in-ad coupon
1 Chestal $6 with $6MIR
2 Stride gum $.99 with in-ad coupon
2 Purex 3in1 laundry shteet(20load) 2/$9 with $1RR

I had 1 BOGO free Stride(Just realized I paid $.50 each for these. Thought they would be free. I would not have done it. Oh, well, it is my niece's favorite kind, they are lucky!), 2 $3/1 Purex, 2 $1/1 Mentos. My total was $9.99. I got back 1 $1RR and 1 rebate form for Chestal. My total after rebate will be $2.99.

Slight money maker for the day of $.31.

And another

Jewel

4 BC cake mix
4 BC frosting
4 chex mix
I had 4 $.75BC and 4 $.50/1 Chex. My total was $12.05. I got back a $10 cat and a $3 cat.
I MADE $.95!!

More deals

Jewel

Transaction 1:
4 GoGurt $3.50/$2.50
4 BC frosting $2.25/$1.50
1 GG vegetable $2/$1
I used 2 IP for $.75/2 GoGurt. My total was $15.80. I got back a $!0 cat and a $3 cat. So, $2.80 OOP.

Transaction 2:
4 BC frosting $3.50/$2.50
4 BC muffin mix $3.25/$2
1 BC deluxe brownie mix $2.95/$2
I used 5 $.50/1 BC. My total was $13.78 and I got back a $10 cat and a $3 cat. So, $.78OOP

Transaction 3:
6 Golden Grahams $?/$2
4 BC frosting $3.50/$2.50
I can't find my receipt from this, but I used 2 $1/3 GoldenG's 16ish and got back $13. So, $3OOP. We are on our last box of Golden G's too!

Here is another!

Jewel:

4 BCrocker frosting
4 BCrocker cake mix
5 Fruit snacks
I had 4 $.75/2 frosting/cake and 2 $1/2 fruit snacks. Total was $16.01. I got back a $10cat, $3(frosting/cake) cat and a $3(fruit snack) cat. $.01 OOP!!

Another 2 scenarios

Jewel GM:

Transaction 1:
6 boxes Cheerios $2.75/$2
1 Pillsbury Simply cookie dough $3.75/$2.50
2 BCrocker fruit by the foot $2.50/$2
I had 2 $1/3 cheerios from 9/12GM, 1 $1/2BCrocker from Totino's pizza box, 1 $.55 off cookie dough from 9/12GM. My total was $15.21 and I got back a $10 catalina and a $1 catalina(fruit by the foot), so $4.21 for it all. I really needed Cheerios. About a month ago I had to buy 1 box of Cheerios for $2. I was "mad" at the time, but was not going to not give them to my kids. Feel better now at getting them for only about $.40 each!

Transaction 2:
10 Progresso Soup(yes, more soup) $2/$1
2 BCrocker fruit by the foot $2.50/$2
I used 2 $1/4 soup from 9/12GM and 1 $1/2BCrocker from Totino's box. My total was $11.46 and I got back a $10 cat and a $1, so $.46 for all, which was all tax.

I love JEWEL! New General Mills deals

New this week at Jewel, a General Mills catalina deal. Spend $25, get $10. Here is what I did today.

Transaction 1 and 2:
13 Green Giant frozen vegetable boxes $2/$1
I used 4 $.60/3 from 9/12GM and 1 $.50/1 IP from bettycrocker.com. My total was $10.33 and I got back a $10 catalina.

Transaction 3:
6 Sweet Moments brownies $3.75/$2.50
1 Betty Crocker brownie mix $2.40/$1
1 Chex mix $2.49/$1.69
I used 4 $1/1 SMoments from tearpad, 2 $1.50/1 IP, and 1 $.50/1 Chex from smartsource.com. (I threw in the chex mix at the last minute because the SMoments rang up at $.04 less than marked on the chart, and I was $.01 off) My total was $10.50 and I got back a $10 catalina.

Transaction 4:
13 Totino's party pizzas $1.98/$1
I used 2 $1/5 IP from smartsource.com, and 1 $.50/3 from tearpad. My total was $10.73 and I got back a $10 catalina.

Anyone else get any deal?

Just wanted to note that if anyone else gets a good deal or has additional scenarios for catalina deals, please feel free to let us know too!

And still more ConAgra deals

Jewel

I bought:

Transaction 1:
6 Healthy Choice soups
2 Hungry Jack syrup
Total was $10.48 and I got back a $10 cat

Transaction 2:
7 Healthy Choice soups
2 Pillsbury flour
Total was $10.34 and I got back a $10 cat

Transaction 3:
7 Healthy Choice soups
2 Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate
1 Jiff peanut butter
Total was $10.34 and I got back a $10 cat

Sunday round-up

CVS

Dean's milk is $2.79 with $1ECB-good price, especially since we need it
Colgate Total toothpaste is $2.99 with $2.99ECB. Use the $1/1 from 10/10SS to make this a $1MM
Dial Soap is on sale for $1 with $1ECB. Use $.35/1 from 10/10RP for a small MM
I also got a $.99 Brach's candy corn at the scanner, making a bag of this free for me too

Walgreens

Hall Refresh cough drops are on sale for $1 with $1 in RR. Use $.75/1 from September/or October All You for a small MM
Noxzema razors were $3.99 with $3 in RR. Use $1/1 from 8/8RP to make these free.

Jewel

ConAgra deals, again!

Transaction 1:
7 Healthy Choice soups $2.89/$.88
1 Jiff Peanut Butter $2.95/$2
1 Hunt's pudding $1.99/$.88
Total was $9.04 and I got back a $10 catalina, making this a $.96 MM

Transaction 2 and 3:
6 Healthy Choice soups $2.89/$.88
1 Angel Soft toilet paper $8.29/$5.99
Total was $11.27. I had a $1/1 IP from coupons.com, so my total was $10.27. I got back a $10catlina. Very cheap tp!!

A couple more ConAgra scenerios

Jewel

Transaction 1:
7 Healthy Choice soups $2.89/$.88
1 Hunt's pudding $1.99/$.88
2 Pillsbury brownie mix $1.69/$.88
2 McCormick cinnamon bottles $2.29 BOGO free
Total was $11.31, I got back a $10 ConAgra cat and a $1.50 McCormick cat making this a small $.19 MM

Transaction 2:
3 Wesson Oil $5/$2.50
1 Manwich $1.39/$.88
3 Healthy Choice soup $2.89/$.88
Total was $11.21, I got back a $10 cat

Yeah ConAgra!!!!!

Jewel is currently having a ConAgra catalina deal. Buy $25, get $10 back. Remember to scan your items to make sure they are the same as mine if you try and duplicate. Some of mine were very close to the $25 mark, and don't leave much room for error. Anyway, here are some deals I did today.

Transaction 1 and 7:
7 Healthy choice soups $2.89/$.88
3 Pillsbury cake mix $1.59/$.88
Total: $8.98, I got back a $10 catalina making this a $1.02 MM

Transaction 2 and 3:
same as Transaction 1 but insead of Pillsbury cake mix, I got 3 Pillsbury brownie mix-same totals

Transaction 4:
13 Hunts pudding 4-packs $1.99/$.88
Total $11.62, I got back a $10 catalina

Transaction 5:
7 Orville Redenbacker popcorn $3.59/$1.69
Total: $12.04, I got back a $10 catalina

Transaction 6:
7 Healthy Choice $2.89/$.88
1 6-pack Snapple $6.95/$5
Total: $11.62, I got back a $10 catalina

Total products were:
35 soups
6 cake mix
6 brownie mix
7 popcorn
13 pudding packs
1 6-pack Snapple
My total OOP was.............................$1.20 for everything!! WOW!!

I special ordered 50 more soups, as I did not want to clear the shelves. I will do more deals then. Happy shopping.
Also included in the sale is Wesson oil. It is $5/$2.50, so buy 5 for $12.50 and get back $2.50. I may include this in a future deal, but I do not need 5, as I still have 3 from the last sale.

Drug store deals

CVS

Great deal on nail polish! So, first, Revlon nail polish is on sale for $3.99 with $3ECB back, limit 6. Use the coupon from 9/12 SS for $1 making this free. Now, when I scanned my card at the scanner, I got a store coupon for $7 off Revlon products when you spend $15. So, I bought 4 nail polishes, used 4 $1/1 coupons and the $7 off. My total was $6.08. I then got back $12 in ECB, making these a $5.92 Money Maker!

I bought the Schick Hydro razor. Was on sale for $8.97, with $5 in ECB. I used $4/1 from 10/3SS to make this free.

Twix candy bars are on sale, buy 2 get one free. So, I bought 6, used 3 BOGO from 9/26RP. I paid $89 for all 6.

Bengay is $5.99 with $2 ECB. I used a $3/1 from Bengay.com making this $1.

Walgreens

Eos lip balm is $3 with $3 RR.

Nyquil is on sale for 2/$10 with a $5RR. I used 2 $1/1 from 9/26PG. So, $3 for 2

Nivea lip care is on sale for $.99. I bought 5 and used 1 $1/1 coupon from 10/3 RP, 1 from the Sep. and 1 from the Oct All You. I also used a $2/2 from 10/3RP. All free.

I forgot to write one more deal I did

Jewel-yesterday

I bought 2 Glade candles, which were on sale for $2.50 each. I used 1 BOGO from 9/26SS. I then got back a $2 catalina. So, $.50 for 2 candles.

Another little deal

Jewel

Pure Protein bars are $.99 each. I used 2 coupons for $1/1, 1 from the August All You magazine and and 1 from the October All You. So free bars. I have never tried them and am interested in seeing how they are, for free of course.

The OnCor frozen popcorn chicken are on sale 4/$5.

Quick deal

Walgreens

Vaseline Sheer Infusion lotion $5.99 you get back $5 in RR. On the bottles there are $2/1 peelies. So, $1MM.

Vicks Sinex is $6 with a $2RR. Use the $4/1 from 9/26SS to make this free.

Emergen-C is $3.49 with a $3.50 RR, so free.

Fullbar fit bars are $1.99 with $2 RR, so free.

Drug store deals

CVS

First, make sure to scan your card at the in-store scanner. Lots of coupons printed out. Lots are really good.

I got:
3 Right Guard deodorant $2.99ea
1 Schick shaving cream $2.79
1 2 Xtra laundy detergent $2
1 Revlon lip stick $6.99
1 8-pack Twix $1.59

I had 1 $3/2 and 1 $1.50/1 IP for Right Guard from their site and you get a $2 ECB back on each-limit 3(so I made $1.53 on this), 1 $1/1 shave cream and there was a $1.80ECB on it as well(so free), had 1 store coupon from scanner for $2 off the laundry detergent(so free), 1 $2 IP for $2/1 Revlon and there is a $5 ECB for it as well(so free), I had 1 $1/1 Twix from the scanner(so $.59). My total was $13.31. I then got back a $1.80, $5, $6, and $1(from the bag tag). So my total was...I MADE $.49

Walgreens:

I got:
2 Right Guard deodorant $2.99 BOGO free
3 Campbell's soup $.79 (w/in-store coupon)
20 Butterfinger/Butterfield snackerz $.50(Butterfinger bars were $.49 with in-store coupon)

I had 1 $3/2 Right Guard IP, 1 $150/3 Campbells IP from coupons.com , 10 $1/2 Butterfinger that my MIL got from a tear pad at Dollar General. I paid $2.03.

Deals a little late

CVS

They had 90% off summer clearance. I again went a little crazy. I actually put something back because it was $.59 and I thought that was too much! Anyway, deals I got:

Brach's candy corn $.99-free with $.99 back in ECB

Nivea for Men body wash $4.99 with $4.99 back in ECB and I had a $1/1 from 8/29 RP making this a $1 MM

Alive multivitimins are $9.99 with $9.99 back in ECB. I had an IP for $1/1 making this a $1MM

Bought 4 Aqua mist sprays for $10. I had 2 BOGO free from 8/8SS and 2 $1/1 IP. They also have a $5 ECB when you buy 4. So, I paid $3.16 and got back $5. I MADE $1.84

Bought 2 Aqua mist sprays, 2 Lysol spray. They were 4 for $10. Used 1 BOGO from 8/8SS, 1 $1/1 IP and 1 $1/2 Lysol. I paid $.50 for all 4.

A vegetable deal

Jewel

Green Giant boxed vegetables are on sale for $.75 each when you buy 10. There is also a catalina deal with these. Buy 4, get $1. Buy 6, get $2. Buy 8, get $3. You can print coupons from bettycrocker.com for $1/3. So...

I bought 10 boxes. I used 3 IP for $1/3. My total was $4.53. I then got back a $3 catalina. So, $1.53 for 10 boxes.

Yesterday's deals

Jewel

I got 4 cool whips and 1 Oscar Meyer Weiners. I had a $1/1 IP for the hot dogs. My total was $5.11 and I got back a $5 catalina. $.11 OOP

CVS

I went to get Stride gum and Sobe water. Sobe was on sale for BOGO free. I had coupons from playing the game at sobe.com for BOGO free, so I got 6 free waters. Stride gum was buy one for $.99 get back a $.99 ECB. I had a BOGO free Stride gum from 5/16 SS, so I got 2 for free. I also bought Wisk detergent. It is $8.49 each, on sale for BOGO free. I used 2 $3/1 coupons from 8/29 RP. So, $2.50 for 2 bottles of detergent.

Summer clearance 75% off. I went crazy buying everything from fishing poles to goggles to bubbles. Spent way to much, but had fun!

Walgreens

Quaker oatmeal is on sale for 2/$5 with a $2RR. I used 2 IP for $1/1. So, each package cost about $.50.

Another couple deals

Jewel

Crystal lite 2 go packages are on sale for $1.79 each and are included in the Buy 5 Save $5. To make this even better, at coupons.com there are $1/1 Crystal lites. So, I bought 5 boxes. My total was $9.11. I had 4 $1/1 coupons. My new total was $5.11 and I got back a $5 catalina. 5 boxes for $.11.

I also did the 3 cool whip and 2 cheese deal from a previous post, as I printed 2 more coupons.

Just a side note, Kraft salad dressing is included in the Buy 5 Save $5 and is on sale for $1.99. There is also a coupon book at Jewel, mine was buy the weekly ads, which contains a coupon for $1/2 dressing. So, you could buy 3 Cool Whips and 2 dressings. Your total would be $7, minus the $1 coupon would be $6 and you would get back a $5 catalina. This would make all 5 items just about $1.

My free cheese deals

I printed 4 coupons on 2 different computers. Here was what I did.

On 2 orders I did the following:

5 Shredded Cheese $2 each

I used 1 $5/5 Kraft coupon(see earlier post) per order. My total was $5.18. I then got back a $5 catalina. So, $.18 for 5 packages of cheese.

On 2 orders I did the following:

4 Shredded Cheese $2 each
1 American cheese slices $2.50 each

I again used 1 $5/5 coupon per order. My total was $5.68. I then got back a $5 catalina. So, $.68 for all 5 items.

Looks like quesadillas, tacos, chicken and cheese casserole, pizza, nachos and whatever else cheese I can think of for a while. The good thing is the shredded cheese freezes really well!

Great Kraft coupon

I was looking on jillcataldo.com and found this coupon from http://brands.kraftfoods.com/kraftcheese/index.html. $5/5 Kraft cheese. So, buy 5 cheeses at $2 each, use 1 coupon, your price would $5 and you get back a $5 catalina. FREE CHEESE!

Kraft deals

Jewel

I did the following deal two times:

3 cool whips $1
2 shredded Kraft cheese $2

I used 1 $1/2 cheese huddletofighthunger.com. My total was $6.12. I then got back a $5 catalina, making all 5 items about $.22 each.

If you use a lot of cool whip, you could buy 5 Cool Whips for $5 and tax and get back a $5 catalina. Almost free cool whip, which freezes very well!

CVS deals

CVS

1 Dulcolax $9.99
2 Schick razors $8.99 BOGO free
3 Emerald Cashews $1
1 Phillips ear buds $6.99
1 Crest mouthwash $3.97
1 Twix $.99

Total would have been $35.39. I had a rain check for free Dulcolax after ECB, plus a $3 coupon for it, I had 2 $5/1 razors from 8/8SS, I had 3 $1/1 nuts from 8/15RP, 1 $2/1 crest from 8/29PG. My total now was 17.39. I then got back a $10 ECB for Dulcolax, a $7 ECB for the buds, and a $2.50 ECB for the Crest. So... I MADE $2.11




Walgreens

3 Carmex chapstick $2
4 Breathe Right nasal strips $4
1 Zegerid OTC $10

Total would have been $33.68. I had 1 $4/1 from ALL You magazine for the Zegerid, 2 $1.50/1 strips, 2 $2.50/1 strips(which I realized later was for the larger package:(, but it rang through). Total was then $21.68. I will get $10 back from a mail in rebate for the Zegerid, 3 $2 RR for the chapstick, 4 $4 RR for the strips. So..I MADE, wait for it....... $10.32.

Walmart

Here are some good deals I got from Walmart today


I got:
4 individual packs of oreos $.50 each
6 trial size Shout wipes $.97 each
4 Gain dish liquid $.97 each
6 Johnson's and Johnson's first aid kit $.97 each

Total would have been $17.52 plus tax. I had 3 $2/2 Shout wipes from 8/8 SS, 4 $1/1 Gain from 8/29 PG, 2 $3/3 Johnson's from 6/27 SS, and 2 $1/2 oreos from kraft.com I MADE $.48.

Jewel

Jewel

Finally got a few good deals at Jewel today. Here they are.

Ken's salad dressing is on sale for $1. There are $1/1 coupons in 8/15/SS. I had 5 coupons, thanks to family and friends, so 5 free salad dressings!

I did the Capri Sun deal I wrote about the other day. 5 Capri Suns were $10.56 and I got back a $5 catalina, making these $1.11 each.

I bought 2 3-packs of Scotch Brite sponges which are normally $3.99 each. They were on sale BOGO free. I also had a $1/2 coupon making these $.50 a sponge, or $1.50 per 3-pack.

Goldfish crackers are $1 each. I had a $.50/1 coupon making one package only $.50.

Danimal crush cups and Danonino are on sale for $2. I had $1/1 coupons making these $1 each.

Again, not much to post :(

Jewel

The only really good deal I see is if you need Capri Sun juice pouches. Buy 5 at $1.99 each and get back $5. So, $5 for 5 Capri Sun's, or about $1 a box.

Also, the hummus is still on sale for BOGO free. Use the coupon from coupons.com for BOGO free and get 2 for free.

Walgreens

Went to Walgreens on Sunday and got:

4 Right Guard deodorant
2 Dry Idea deodorant
1 8 X10 photo print
4 packs Stride gum

The deodorant's were BOGO free. I used 3 BOGO free coupons from 7/25 RP. This made them all free, or $.91 after tax.

I used 2 BOGO free from the Walgreens ad. I then used 2 BOGO free 5/16 SS. This made them all free, or $.25 after tax.

Walgreens has their 7 days of deals going on. Every day is a different deal. Sunday's deal was a free 8X10 photo print. So, one free 8X10 for me!

CVS and Piggly Wiggly

Here is what I got today:

CVS:

I bought..
1 Dulcolax Balance($9.99)
1 Schick Hydro 5 Razor($8.97)
1 Schick shaving cream($4.29)

I used 1 $5/1 Dulcolax from the May AY magazine, 1 $5/1 Razor from 8/8 SS and a Buy a Schick razor, get shaving cream free peelie from razor. My total was $10.31 and I got back a $9.99 ECB from the Dulcolax and a $4ECB for the razor. I MADE $3.69.

Piggly Wiggly:

I bought...
3 boxes Fruit Loops
2 boxes Apple Jacks
1 box Frosted Flakes
2 boxes Pop-tarts
2 boxes Phineas and Ferb fruit snacks(which was a crowd favorite around here!!)

I had 2 $1.25/3 Kelloggs cereals from 6/27 RP, 1 $1/2 Pop Tarts from 6/13 RP and 1 IP from the Kellogg's site for $1/2 Kellogg's fruit snacks. My total was $13.14. I then got back a $10 catalina for buying 10 Kellogg's products. So, $3.14 for all 10 boxes of stuff.

Target

Had to get a toy for one of my kids, so I went to Target. Here are some deals I got:

1) 3 Dora the Explorer BANDAIDS at $1.82 each

$5.76-$3/3 from 8/1SS-(3)$.50 Target store coupons=$1.26 for 3 boxes

2) 5 boxes Kellogg's Nutragrain bars $2.39 each- part of buy4 get 1 free

$11.95-$2.39(b4g1 free)-(2)$1/2 from 8/1SS-(4)$.75 from 3/21SS=$4.56 for 5 boxes

3) I also bought 2 cans Chef Boyardee for my sister. On sale for $.87. Used Target coupon for $1
off Chef Boyardee. They marked the coupon down to $.87, so 2 free cans.

Hummus

If you like hummus, there is a good deal at Jewel. The Athenos hummus is on sale for buy one get one free. Print 2 coupons at coupons.com for buy one get one free. You will get 4 hummus's for free.

Small moneymaker trip

CVS

I bought the U by Kotex tampons. They are on sale for $4.99 with $4.99 back in ECB. I had a $1/1 U by Kotex product print when I scanned my card. So... I MADE $1.

Jewel

I bought 4 24 packs of Ice Mountain water bottles. They are on sale for $2.99 each. You get a $5 catalina back when you buy 4 Ice Mountain water. So, $7 for 96 bottles of water.

Target

I usually don't do many "deals" at Target, but I did today. On target.com, click on coupons on the bottom for lots of Target only coupons. I printed 2 $1/1 Wonka bars. I also printed 2 $1/1 Wonka bars from coupons.com. The Wonka bars are $2.29 each. You can use 1 Target coupon and 1 manufacturer coupon. So I got 2 bars for $.58.

I also had 1 BOGO free Sobe water coupon(IP). On Target's coupons there is a coupon for $.50 off the water. I bought 2 and used 1 BOGO and 2 $.50 off coupons making them both free!

last day for free Produce!

Jewel

I got:
1 almost 5 Ib cabbage($3.20)
1 blueberries($2.99)
2 tomatoes($1.75)
3 packages baby carrots($1.49 each)
2 pack cheesecake($2.99)
1 package celery($1.49)
2 cucumbers($.66)
1 watermelon($3.49)
1 2-liter Minute Maid lemonade($1.49)
1 kiwi($.50)
2 cantalope($2.99)

Total would have been about $27 total. I paid $5.80!!

Nuts and sponges

Jewel

Fisher dry roasted peanuts are BOGO free, at $3.89 each. Use 2 $1/1 from 2/28SS and 6/20SS to make these $1.89 for 2 jars(only about $.95 a jar).

3-packs of Scotch brite sponges are on sale BOGO free, at $3.99 each. Use 2 $1/1 IP(no longer available) and get these for only $1.99!! That makes each sponge only $.33. If you don't have the IP, use $1/2 from 7/11SS to make these $2.99.

Sorry, not much going on lately

I have not posted in a while as there have not been any really good deals out there. I did get the Colgate Total toothpaste that was free after RR. I also had a $1/1 coupon from 7/11RP(?) , making this a small MM.

I have been using the $2 Produce coupons too, but don't want to bore you all with what I get.

There is a good deal at Dominicks starting tomorrow if you like Kraft shredded or chunk cheese. They are going on sale for $1.99 each. You get a $5 catalina when you buy 5 Kraft products. So, buy 5 for $9.95 and get back $5. Not bad. Use 2 $1/2 cheese coupons from Dominick's dairy book(they are expired, but Dominicks takes expired coupons) to make this $7.95 for 5 cheeses, get back $5, so your total OOP would be about $3 for 5.

More bread and produce

I am glad I printed up some extra bread coupons from Jewel's e-mail site on Wednesday, as it is no longer available-FYI. I have a feeling that the produce coupon may disappear soon too.


Jewel:

I did the following deal twice:
1 take and bake bread($3.49)
1 package mushrooms($1.99)

My total was $5.64. I used a $2 PRODUCE coupon and a $3 freebread. My total was $.49, which I don't understand because some of the tax disappeared after using the coupons.

I also got:
3 green peppers($.58)
1 take and break bread($3.49)

My total was $5.31. I used a $2 PRODUCE coupon and a $3 freebread. My total was $.22.

Produce and bread

Jewel:

Transaction 1:
2 containers blueberries($1.28)
5 bagels($.59)

My total was $5.52. I used a $2 off Produce and 1 $3 off bread(from jewelosco.com/email- promotional code PRODUCE and freebread). My total OOP was $.52.

Transaction 2:
2 green peppers($.58)
2 yellow onions($1 a Ib)
3 bagels ($.59)
2 donuts($.59)

My total was $6.30. I used a $2 off Produce and 1 $3 off bread. My total OOP was $1.30.

Jewel

JEWEL

I bought:

2 12 double rolls of Charmin toliet paper ($5.99/$8.99)

1 8-pack Bounty paper towels ($5.99/$10.99)

1 Pringles($1.49/$1.79)

3 Granny smith apples($1.49Ib)-I got 1.5Ils-$2.10

I had 2 $1/1 Charmin coupons from P&G mailer, 1 $1/1 Bounty, 1 $2 off produce Jewel coupon from e-mail. My total was $17.85. I then got a $15 iTunes gift card.

Jewel website coupon

If you go to the Jewel-Osco website and sign up for their e-mails, put in the promotional code PRODUCE to get a $2 off coupon for any produce product. You can do this even if you already are signed up to get their e-mails.

Also, went to Jewel again yesterday and got 3 more sets of shampoos and conditioners. I MADE another $5.58.

Lots of money making travel size stuff, now I need to go on a vacation!

Jewel currently has a catalina deal going on. If you buy 3 P&G items, you get a $5catalina. This is working on the travel size products. So, here is what I did.

I did 3 separate transactions of the following:

trial size Secret deodorant-$1.29 each

I had 4 $.50off coupons from a tear pad from Piggly Wiggly(not sure when I got them). So, 2 of my orders came to $3.14. 1 order was $4.14. My total from all 3 was $10.42. I got back 3 $5catalinas. I MADE $4.58.

I did 3 separate transactions of the following:

1 Herbal Essence shampoo-$.99
2 Herbal Essence conditioner-$.99

My total for each was $3.18. My total for all 3 was $9.54. I got back 3 $5 catalinas. So, I MADE $5.46.

I MADE $10.04 total at Jewel!

CVS:

I bought 2 John Frieda hair products(2/$10), 1 Complete contact solution($7.99), 1 pair of scissors($.99). I had 2 $2.50/1 John Frieda(from their website, johnfrieda.com ) and 1 $2/1 contact from 5/16RP. My total was $13.24. I got back a $5 ECB(John Frieda), 1 $7.99 ECB(solution) and 1 $.99ECB from the scissors. I MADE $.74

CVS

Went to CVS today. Most of the things I was looking for were gone. However, my sister needed some things, so combined with what I needed, I did good. I scanned my card at the machine and got a $5 off when you spend $20. Here is what I got.

2 Tampax($3)
1 Tide($5.97)-sister(I got 6 laundry detergents earlier this year for $1.26, but those are not good enough for her)
1 Dean's skim milk($2.69)
1 Gillette Fushion razor($9.97)

I had a $5 coupon, a $4/1 Gillette from 6/6PG, 2 $1/1 Tampax from 6/6 PG, 1 $1/1 Tide from 7/4 PG. My total was $13.29. I got back a $5(razor), $1(Tide), $1(Tampax), and $1(milk) ECB. Total was $5.29. Once I collect from my sister, I will have MADE $.21.

Also went to Jewel and got 4 more cartons of ice cream and 3 Fisher Fushion nuts. The nuts are on sale for $1.29 and I had 3 $1/1 coupons.

Red Plum

Just looking at some coupon sites. Noticed that on redplum.com there is a coupon for one free can of Libby's vegetables. You can print 2 per computer. Free vegetables are good! Make sure to print them fast, because I bet they will hit their limit quickly.

I just can't stop

I got more ice cream today. I will admit it!! I did the 2 deals I did yesterday today again. My freezer is about as full as I can pack it. I also went to the Outlet Mall in Pleasant Prairie. I got 4 packages of goldfish crackers for $1.50 total. Regular price was $1.50 each. They were marked down to $.75 each and BOGO free. The expiration dates are July 2, which is fine, since they will be gone in my family within the week. Happy 4th of July to everyone. I think things will be quiet for a few days, storewise.

You scream, I scream, We all scream for ice cream

Jewel has a $12/$4 catalina deal going on. Spend $12, get a $4 catalina. The items are in the mid-week Jewel ad. Remember, you can base your price on the pre-preferred price). Also, make sure to check the prices as they ring up to make sure you are going above the $12. Here is what I got.

Transaction's 1 and 2:

1 skinny cow ice cream($1.65/$1.25)
1 Eddy's ice cream, 1.5 quart($6.45/$2.50)
1 Eddy's 140 count Dibbs($4.99/$3.99)

I had 1 $1/1 skinny cow IP and 1 $1/1 Dibbs coupon from past catalina for each order. My total was $5.88. I then got back a $4 catalina. My OOP was $1.88 on each order.

Transaction 3:

2 Eddy's ice cream ($2.50)

Total was $5.09. I got back a $4 catalina. My OOP was $1.09.

That is a lot of ice cream for a little bit of money (not to mention very happy kids!).

What a beautiful day!

Walgreens:

Transaction one:
1 Crest Extra white plus scope outlast toothpaste($3)
1 Sure deodorant($1.99)
1 Blistex smoothie chapstick($2.99)
1 Celsius green tea($3.99)
1 Noxzema Triple blade razor($3.99)

I had 1$.75/1 Crest from 6/27RP, 1 $1.50/1 Sure from 5/2SS, 1 $3/1 Celsius from 4/25SS, and 1 $2/1 razor from 5/23RP. My total was $9.72. I got back a $3RR(toothpaste), $1RR(Sure), $3RR(chapstick), $3RR(Celsius) and $3(razors). I MADE $3.28.

Transaction 2 and 3:
1 Celsius green tea($3.99)
1 Noxzema Triple blade razor($3.99)
1 Sure deodorant($1.99)

I had 1 $1.50/1 Sure from 5/2SS, 1 $3/1 Celsius from 4/25SS, and 1 $2/1 razor from 5/23RP. My total was $4.17. I got back a $3RR(Celsius) , $3(razors), and $1RR(Sure). I MADE $2.83 on each.

My grand total for the day, I MADE:
$8.94

Late post, sorry

Went to Walgreens on Sunday. Got the free stuff from the ad. Nothing too interesting, except the service. Here is what happened. I did two orders with the chapstick and blister spray. I also had one pair of socks in one of the orders. I then realized that I forgot something. I went back through the store to get a couple cans of the tuna and craisins. Also, I bought the Pepsi that was on sale with RR's. I wanted to do the transactions separately, to use the RR's on the tuna and was told that I could only do 3 transactions a day. I pointed out that my orders were on different products. I was not even buying any of the same items. She still said I could not do that. Hmmmm. I asked her how that made sense. How could I not be allowed to go into the store and buy products. I could see if I was trying to purchase the same item over and over in separate transactions. It is a good policy to regulate people from shelf clearing. However, not being able to shop for other items? Does not make sense to me. I was not too happy. She said she would do it this time, but it was not allowed. Now I know why I usually go during the week with my "regular" people working. Grrrrr.

Jewel

Just a heads up, fruit snacks are on sale at Jewel this week. Don't know if I am going to do it, as I have many, many boxes. Also, lots of times, the fruit snacks go on sale for $.99 a box, making this deal a real steal, but if you need them and don't want to risk missing out, here it is :

Buy 4 Betty Crocker fruit snacks, get a $2.50 catalina. The fruit snacks are currently on sale for $1.50 a box when you buy in quantities of 4. Buy 4 boxes for $6.00, get back $2.50, total OOP is $3.50. You can print up $.50/2 coupons on coupons.com and smartsource.com. Use 2 coupons and your OOP is $2.50 for 4 boxes of snacks.

Didn't pay for the babysitter, but ...

WalMart today:

3 crystal lite pure water boxes($1.97)
4 Dentyne gums($.96)
2 Johnson's mini lotions($.99)
1 Johnson's q-tips($.97)
1 carefree liners($.97)
1 Schick razors($1.97)
2 Scotch brite sponges($.84)

I had 3 $2/1 crystal lite(from vocalpoint.com), 4 $1/1 gum from 6/13SS, 3 $1/1 Johnson's, 1 $1/1 carefree from 4/25SS, 1 $2/1 razor, 2 $1/1 sponges IP. My total was $17.32. After coupons, I MADE $.68.

Jewel:

8 8-packs of Aquapod 11 oz water bottles($1.99)

I had 4 $1/2 from 5/16 RP and preferred price was $1. So, $4.08 for 64 water bottles.

Give me a break, give me a break....

Yes, I am talking KitKat's here! Here is what I got yesterday, to my kid's and husband's glee.

Walgreens:
4 8-pack packages of KitKats($1.50)
3 8-pack packages of Recess Peanut Butter Cups($1.50)

I used the in-ad candy coupon, making each package above $.99. My total was $7.11. I then got back a $5 RR from Hershey's. My total: $2.11.

For me, I got:
3 Hershey's York peppermint pieces(which I am in love with!)($2.99)
1 8-pack package KitKat($1.50)

I used the in-ad coupon for the KitKat. My total was $10.61. I then got back a $5 RR from Hershey's. My total was $5.61. Not the best, but worth it for me. The cheapest I have found the pieces candy is $2.50 each at WalMart or on sale. Since I must have them after dinner every night and I go through at least 3 bags a week, I decided to do this. It is the "healthy" dark chocolate after all!

Was it worth taking 3 kids?

No, but we needed a much needed new toy break! Okay, here is what I did today.

Walgreens:

Transaction 1:
1 Renu contact solution($7.49)
1 RepHresh tampons($5.99)-not sure what they do special, but we will see

I had 1 $2/1 from 6/6SS. My total was $12.42. I got back a $7.50RR and a $5RR. I MADE $.08.

Transaction 2 and 3:

2 Lysol toliet bowl cleaner($2.99)
1 Renu contact solution($7.49)
1 Herbal Essence shampoo($2.99)

I had 1 $2/1 Renu, 1 $1/1 shampoo from 5/16RP, 1 $1/1 Lysol from 6/6SS. The Lysol was BOGO free. My total was $10.41. I got back a $7.50RR(Renu), a $2 RR(shampoo), $1RR(lysol). I MADE $.09 each.

CVS:
Quick stop here. I got 2 Dawn dish liquids. They were $1 each. I had 2 $1/1 from P&G mailer, "What Matters Most". I paid $.14.

I was looking for the Huggies diapers deal, which I read on jillcataldo.com, but I did not get a $3 off Huggies from my CVS card. The deal is as follows, in case your CVS spits out the coupon at the self checker. Buy 1 box Huggies(56-96count) for $19.99, get $9.99ECB. There is a IP for the diapers for $3. If you get the coupon from CVS, use it too. The diapers end up costing $3.99. Again, did not work out for me.

So, total for today, I MADE $.12.

Walgreens

My computer has been down due to the storms, so I have not been able to post. We are back on-line now, so here is what I got yesterday.

Walgreens
3 Renu contact solution ($7.49)

I did 3 separate transactions. I had 3 $2/1 from Dominick's saving book. My total for each transaction was $6.24. I got back $7.50RR. So, I MADE $3.78.

I plan on going to Walgreens later to get more. There are also $2/1 coupons in 6/6SS.

Jewel

Jewel:

Here is what I got:
2 Activia($2)
3 Promise butter($2.39)
6 Fisher Fushion nuts(($1.29-I had a raincheck for this price)
1 Kraft 100-cal pack($3.29)
1 Kraft Mac and Cheese dinner($2.99)
2 Goldfish crackers($1)

My total was $28.90. I had 1 free 100-cal pack and 1 free Mac and Cheese coupon from Kraft First Taste website, 2 $.75/1 Goldfish from coupons.com, 6 $1/1 nuts from 12/6 and 12/13SS , 2 $1/1 Activia from 6/6SS, 3 $.55/1 butter from Dominick's dairy coupon book. My total then became $11.47. I got back a $5 dairy and $2 butter cat. My total was $4.47OOP.

Body Wash and Toothbrushes

Walgreens:

Transaction 1:
1 Nivea body wash for Men($5.99)
2 Reach toothbrushes($4.49)
6 Nestle Crunch bars($.39)
4 Mandarin oranges($1.29)
1 Schick razor($7.99)

I had 1 BOGO free Reach, 1 $1/1 Reach, 1 $3/1 Nivea,1 $4/1 razor, in ad $6 Reach, in ad 2/$1 oranges. My total was $10.08. I got back $6 Nivea and $4 Schick. So, I paid $.08 OOP.

Transaction 2:
6 Nestle Crunch bars($.39)
2 Reach toothbrushes($4.49)
4 oranges($1.29)

I had in ad 2/$1 oranges, in ad $6 Reach, 1 BOGO free Reach. My total was $3.12.

Drug store round-up

Walgreens:

Transaction 1:
Nivea Men's body wash($5.99)
2 Reach toothbrushes($4.49)
3 Neutrogena sunblock($7.49)

I had 1 $3/1 Nivea (5/2RP), 1 BOBO free Reach(12/6RP), 1 $1/1 Reach(3/7RP), $6 in ad Reach, 3 $2/1 Neutrogena(IP). My total was $19.15. I got back 1 $10RR from Neutrogena and 1 $6RR for Nivea. So, I paid $3.15OOP

Transaction 2:
1 Nivea Men's body wash($5.99)
2 Reach toothbrushes($4.49)

I had 1 BOGO free Reach(12/6RP), 1 $1/1 Reach(3/7RP), 1 $3/1 Nivea, $6 in ad for Reach. I paid $1.11. I got back a $6 RR for Nivea. I MADE $4.89.

Transaction 3:
1 Nivea Men's body wash($5.99)

I had 1 $3/1 Nivea(5/2RP). My total was $3.33. I got back $6RR for Nivea. I MADE $2.67.

CVS:

2 Gillette body washes($4)
1 Schick Hydro razor($8.97)
2 Gatorade($1)
2 kids sunglasses($6.99)

I had 1 BOGO free Gillette($6/6PG), 1 $4/$20 from e-mail, 1 $4/1 Schick(6/13SS). My total was $21.99. I got back 1 $10ECB for the sunglasses, 1 $4ECB for the razor, 1 $8ECB for Gillette. My total was $.01 OOP.

So, I MADE $5.41 today, and got all the above items.

My quick trip

Here is what I got today at Jewel.

Transaction 1:
3 Promise butter tubs($2.39)
2 Danonino yogurts($2)

I had 3 $.55/1 butter(Dom's. dairy book) and 2 $1.50/1 Danonino from 6/6SS. My total was $6.72. I got back a $5 cat(dairy) and a $2 cat(butter). I MADE $.28.

Transaction 2:
2 Breakstone's sour cream($.99)
1 Frigo string cheese($3.49)
1 Danonino($2)
1 Danimals crush cup($2)

I had 1 $1/1 sour cream(Dom's dairy), 1 $1.50 Frigo(great america booklet), 1 $1.50 Danonino from 6/6SS and 1 $1/1 Danimals from 6/6SS. My total was $4.72. I got back a $5 cat. I MADE $.28.

Went for yogurt, got nuts

I was going to get the following: 2 Danonino yogurts and 3 Promise butter speads. Total would have been $6.60ish and I would have gotten $7 back in cats($5 dairy and $2 Promise). Unfortunately, they did not have the yogurt, so I did not do this deal:(

Next week, when I have a bit more fridge room(I hope!), I will do the following:
1 Danonino
1 Frigo string cheese
2 sour cream(yes, sour cream)
1 Danimals Crush cup
My total will be $9.49ish. I have 2 $1 coupons and 2 $1.50 coupons. So, $4.50 with $5cat back. Small MM if they have it all.

I did buy 3 Fisher Fushion nuts. They are on sale for $1.29 and I have 3 $1/1 coupons, making them $.29 each.

nut people

If you like nuts, the Fisher Fusion nuts are on sale for $1.29 a bag. There are lots of Fisher $1/1 coupons out there. I took mine out a while ago, so I don't remember where all are from. I do know there was one in this last weeks paper.

Bye dairy, buy dairy

Well, after taking 45 sour creams to the food pantry, I was off to Jewel for "milk". My plan was to also buy 3 Activia($2) and 2 Danimal Crush Cups($2). I had 4 $1/1 coupons from 5/2SS and 6/6SS and another $.50 off the Danimals(from previous purchase). So, it would have been $10-$4coupons-$.50-$5cat for buying 5 dairy. So, total would have been $.50+tax.
I ended up getting:
3 Activia($2)
1 Danimals($2)
1 Trix yougurt($2.79)

I had 4 $1/1 coupons. My total was $6.98. I got back a $5cat making my OOP $1.98.

Oh yeah, I also got milk in addition to the above!:)

One last hurrah

Jewel

I did the dairy deal on last time(I am pretty sure it is my last time). I got:

2 Dean's dips($1.99)
2 Breakstone's sour cream($.99)
1 Frigo string cheese($3.49)

I had 1 $1/2 sour cream, 1 $1/1 Dean's dip(IP from here http://www.deansdip.com), and 1 $1.50/1 Frigo. Total was $6.07. I got back a $1cat from the dips and a $5 cat from the buy 5 dairy products. My OOP was $.07.

The W stores

Today I went to Walgreens. I bought 3 Gillette deodorants and 3 Gillette body washes. I used 6 coupons from 5/16RP. 3 were for buy deodorant, get body wash for free and 3 were for $2 off deodorant. My total was $10.96. I then got back $10 RR for spending over $25 on Gillette products. My OOP was $.96.

Walmart

I bought 4 Pampers wipes. They were on sale for $1.97 each. I had 4 $2/1 from 6/6P&G. I MADE $.12.

I also bought the Sara Lee soft and smooth hot dog buns. They were on roll back for $1.50. I had a $.75/1 from5/2RP. So, my OOP was $.75.

Scotch brite sponges were $.84 each. I bought 2 and used the $1/2 IP. So my OOP was $.68.

Schick razors were $1.97. I used a $2/1 from 4/25SS. I MADE $.03.

Jello was $.68 each. I bought 2 and used the coupon from 6/6SS for $.50/2. So each box cost me $.43. I normally would not have bought this, but my biggest boy wanted to make blue jello, so...

Yes, more sour cream!

Jewel

I was not going to do it, but I just had to. We love string cheese here and it is on sale and part of the buy 5 Dairy products, get back a $5cat. Here is what I got.

Transaction 1 and 2:
1 Frigo string cheese ($4.29/$3.49)
4 Breakstone's sour creams($2.49/$.99)
Total was $7.58. I had 2 $1/2 sour cream(Dom), 1 $1.50/1Frigo(from Great America coupon book). Total was $4.08. I got back a $5.00cat. So,...
I MADE $.92 on each order.

Walgreens

I got:
4 Bayer aspirin ($2.99)
2 BenGay pain relief/massages($4.99)
1 Bic Soleil razors($5.99)
2 Jergens natural glow lotions($1.99)

My total was $1.47 OOP.
I used the Walgreens In-ad coupon to make the aspirin $.99. I also had 4 $1/1 from 3/21SS. So, free aspirin.
I had 2 $5/1 IP for the BenGay from here https://www.bengay.com/freecoupon/pain-relief . So, free BenGay
I had 1 $3/1 Bic from 5/2SS. So, $.49 razors)
I had 2 $2/1 Jergens 5/16SS(as a side note, I saw another coupons for this in coupons given to me from my mom, and read it said not to be used on the trial size-I did not even notice this before. Also, when I bought the Jergens, they were in the spot of lotions that were $4.59. I thought I got those, and was surprised when they rang up as only$1.99 each.) So, free lotions.

I did not need the razors, as I have a container full, but I really like these and they were only $.49, so I splurged!

In a second transaction, I got 3 boxes of Ziploc baggies. They are on sale for $1.99 each. I had a $1/2 from 5/16SS and $.40/1 from 5/16SS. My total was $5.17. Ziploc has a $5 rebate when you buy 3 of their products. I will send away this, making my total $.17.

I did a third transaction. In this I bought:
3 Neutrogena bar soaps($2.69)
2 Johnson's lotions($.99)
2 BenGay ($4.99)

I had 2 $1/1 Johnson's lotions from 6/6RP and 2 BenGay IP. My total was $10.01. I then got a $10RR for purchasing 3 Neutrogena products. So, this one cost me $.01.

Unexpected trip

Well, I was not planning on going to the store, but my biggest boy wanted corn dogs. I don't like them, but he has been asking for a while, so we took a quick trip. While there, I happen to notice the Breakstone sour cream was still $.99. So, I bought 5. Total $5 and change. I had 2 $1/2 coupons(Dom) and 1 $.55IP. I MADE $2.50. With the corn dogs, I was out $.53. Not bad!!

Also, I got a printed catalina alert. There will be another ConAgra/Georgia Pacific/Dr.Pepper $25/$10 sale from 6/9 to 6/17. I will post more details as I find them.

FYI

Just FYI, I registered to get e-mails from Jewel-Osco. I have gotten a couple coupons from them. Here is the site if you want to register. http://www.jewelosco.com/eCommerceWeb/LandingPageAction.do?action=begin&utm_content=060310_jewelosco_masthead_logo&utm_source=retention_060310&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=retention_email

Jewel

Here are a couple new transactions I did today. I also did some of the same transactions as yesterday. Remember, today is the last day for this sale.

Transaction 1:
6 sour cream
4 jello
2 crystal lite

Total was 13.92. I had 3 $1/1 sour cream. I got back 2 $5cats.
Total OOP $.92

Transaction 2:
6 cool whips
6 sour cream

Total was $12.16. I used 3 $1/1 sour cream. I got back 2 $5 cats and a $3 cat. So...
I MADE 3.84

Jewel

Here is what I got today.

Transaction 1:
6 Breakstone sour cream
2 Nabiso 100 cal packs
1 crystal lite

I used 4 $.55/1 sour cream(coupons.com) and 1 $1/2 Nabisco. Total was $10.44. I got back a $5 cat from Kraft and a $5 cat from the buy 5 dairy products, get $5.
My OOP $.44

Transaction 2:
5 cool whip
5 kraft deli deluxe cheese

I had 2 $1/1 printables(coupons.com) and 3 $1/1 from blinkie-all for the cheese. Total was $16.27. I got back a $5, $5 and $3 cat.
My OOP 3.27

Transaction 3:
6 Breakstone sour cream
2 wheat thins
1 crystal lite

I had 3 $1/2 sour cream(from Dominick's Add Dairy to your Summer Adventure booklets) and $1/2 wheat thins from 5/16SS. Total was $8.63. I got back 2 $5 cats.
I MADE $1.37

The total I paid today for everything above was $2.34. I better find lots of recipes to use the sour cream for!

I remember again why I love Walgreens

Walgreens

A couple notes first.
1. They have a buy $10 or Hershey's or Twizzlers, get $5. With coupons, this is an excellent deal. The Hershey's are on sale for 2/$5. With 4 $1/1 (4/18SS), you pay $6 and get back $5.
2. 4/18 RP has $1/1 Kotex U products. Use them to get these free(there is a $2.50RR with these this week).
3. Reach floss/toothpaste is $.99. Use the $1/1(5/16RP) to make these free.
4. Ecotrin are on sale for $2 with a $2RR. Use the $2/1(5/16RP) to make $2.
5. Cortaid is on sale for $3 with a $3 mail-in-rebate. Use $1/1 from 3/14RP to make $1.
6. Combos are on a 2-day sale for $.99. Use the $1/2 from June All You magazine to make them $.50 each.

Transaction 1:
4 Hershey York Peppermint Pattie bits
1 Rejuvicare supplement
1 Kotex U tampon
1 Ecotin
1 Cortaid
1 Luster White 7 Toothpaste

I had the following coupons 3 $1/1 Hersheys(4/18SS), 1 $1/ Kotex(4/18SS), 1 $2/1 Ecotrin(5/16 RP), 1 $1/1 Cortaid(3/14 RP).
Total was $28.03. I got back a $5, $10, $2.50, $2, $5 RR's and a $3 back rebate form(Cortaid). So, $27.50 back, making all the above $.53.

Transaction 2:
1 Kotex U
1 A-Z vitamins
2 Combos

I had 1 $1/1 Kotex(4/18SS) and $1 Combos(June All You magazine).
Total $5.27
I got back $2.50 and $2RR's
My OOP $.77

Transaction 3:
1 Ecotrin
1 Kotex

I had 1 $1/1 Kotex(4/18SS) and 1 $2/1Ecotrin(5/16RP).
Total $2.77
I got back $2.50 and $2RR's
I made $1.73

Transaction 4:
1 Kotex
1 Luster 7
1 Ecotrin

I had 1 $1/1 Kotex(4/18SS) and 1 $2/1 Ecotrin(5/16RP).
Total $8.12
I got back $2.50, $5, $2RR's.
I made $1.38.

So, for everything I bought at Walgreens, I made $1.81. And, my family and I will use all the products!

After Walgreens, I went to Jewel and used all my Walgreens RR on pop pretty much.
4 12 packs of Pepsi for $8
4 12 packs of Coke for $8, plus a package of brats.
Gatorade was buy 10 get 3 free.
There also were tear pads for a free 6 pack of Snapple, which are on sale for 2/$10. I bought one and will send in the rebate. I did this a few months ago, so not sure if it will be valid, as it is one per house. The dates of purchase are different, so I think it will come through. I will let you know.

Piggly Wiggly-again

Went back to Piggly Wiggly. Got 8 Kraft salad dressings in 2 separate orders. With in-ad coupon they were $.99 each. I had 4 IP coupons for $.55/1. So, the eight cost me $6.08. I got back $6 in cats for a grand total of $.08 for 8 dressings.

Piggly Wiggly

Piggly Wiggly

I was going to go to Jewel for cheese, but happen to notice the Piggly Wiggly ad. Glad I did. Here is how I did.

Transaction:

2 boxes Capri Sun
2 packages of Kraft american cheese slices
2 packages oreos
1 whole pineapple
1 package fresh blackberries
5 Kraft cool whips
5 Kraft salad dressings.

They had in-ad coupons for the Capri Sun($1.50 off), cheese($2 off), oreos($2 off), and dressing($2) .
So, the oreos were $1.69 each, Capri Sun $1.49 each, cheese $.99, and cool whip $.99, and the dressings $.99. To make it even better, I had coupons from the Jewel Make it/Take it mailer. I had $1/2 Capri Sun and $1/2 oreos, 3 $.55off c 5/2SS. I also had a $1/2 cheese blinkie from somewhere(?). The pineapple was $1.99 and the berries were $1.50. So,

My total was $13.92. I got back 2 $3 cats, 1 for the dressing, 1 for the cool whip. I thought I would get a $4 cat for the dressing, but I guess not. Even so, $7.92 for everything above was a good deal, especially since I got the fresh fruits.

The Pig may be a frequent stop of mine now!

Kraft

Kraft has some good deals this week, with the $25/$5. I am still figuring out scenarios. The thing is, starting May 30, you will get an additional $5 of Kraft products along with the $5cat. I will update this post as soon as I confirm prices.

Here are a couple deals using the prices from my Jewel. Remember, always check the prices. Pre-preferred need to be over $25 for this deal:

2 chips ahoy cookies
1 Parmesan cheese
2 100 calories nabisco packs
1 kraft dressing
1 jello

Total is $15.11-.55c(dressing 5/2SS)-$1 IP(100 cal packs)=13.56-5cat=$8.56

2 mayo
2 chips ahoy
2 100 cal packs
1jello

Total is $13.50ish-$1 IP(100 cal)=12.50-5=$7.50

Walmart

Walmart

Today I got 3 Johnson's q-tips, $.97 each. I had 3 $1 coupons. $.09MM
I also got a package of Schick razors, $1.97. I had a $2c, so $.03MM
I got 2 4 packs of Rayovac batteries, $.97 each. I had 2 $1 IP coupons. $.06MM
Total would have been $6.82. With coupons, +$.18.

Also, yesterday I got more of the Complete eye cares. I bought 2 at $7.99 each. Used 2 $1peelies. After tax, I made $.90, and have the product to give to my brother-in-law and mom.

Pharmacy round-up

Here is what I got today. I will start at:

CVS

I got 2 Old Spice body washes. They were on sale for $4 each, with $4 in ECB for each. I used a BOGO free coupon from 4/18RP. So, payed $4.49 and got back $8. Made $3.51.

I was also going to buy an additional Gillette body wash for $4 with a $4 coupon, so free, but they did not have any at my CVS.

Walgreens

I did 3 separate transactions each including the following:

1 Complete Muti-Purpose eye solution $7.99
1 Goody headband $2.99

Both are free after RR. However, there is a $2/1 in the 5/16RP. So, I paid $9.75 and got back $10.98. I made $1.32 on each transaction for a grand total of $3.96. Also, if you don't have coupons, many of the eye solutions had $1 peelies on them.

Also at Walgreens, I bought 2 cans of the Blue Diamond almonds. They are BOGO free. I also used a $1/2 from 5/23SS. So 2 cans for $2.49.

I was going to buy Noxzema razors. They are BOGO free. I had 2 $2/1 coupons from 5/23RP. So they would have either been free or would have given me $1.01. All the $2.99 ones were gone at my Walgreens, though. They did have ones that were $5.99, but still was not worth it for me, as I have a lot already. A good deal if you need them.

Jewel

I bought 2 Sweet Baby Rays barbecue sauce. They are on sale for $1. There is a $1/1 in the 5/23SS.

ConAgra $25/$10 deals

I did two deals today, as the ConAgra deal has started. It is unadvertised until Sunday. I probably should have waited until Sunday, just in case the paper had any good coupons, but I did not.

Transaction 1:
3 48oz bottles Wesson vegetable oil
5 Healthy Choice soups

The Wesson had a $5/$2.50 spread. The soups had a $2/$1 spread(which is funny because 2 weeks ago, the soups rang up as $2.80, not $2-good thing I checked beforehand, or else I would have been off). So, before preferred card, my total would have been $25 exactly. After preferred card sale prices, the total was $12.72. I got back a $10cat, making it $2.72OOP

Transaction 2:
8 PAM cooking sprays
1 Hunts pudding

The PAM had a $2.95/$2.50 spread. I would have thought that was not too good. However, this is where coupons really saved me. The pudding had a $1.90/$1 spread. My total was $25.86. After preferred savings, $21.36. I had 6IP coupons for the PAM from this site http://www.simpleanddelicious.com/index.jsp
making my total $15.36. I got back $10cat, so I paid $5.36OOP(basically, $.67 each, plus pudding)

Here are a couple more scenarios. *I am pretty sure these will work. However, as always, make sure you know what the prices scan as at the register first.

5 Wesson Oil. These would be $12.50. You get a $10cat back, making them $2.50OOP.

Healthy Choice soups are a good one, however, since they are part of the buy 10 get one free deal, and the ConAgra deal, I am not sure if you would need to buy 13 or 14 of them. I am not sure how the free one get rung up. Even if you have to buy 14, that would be $13(because 1 is free). You get back $10. So, that would be $3OOP for 14 cans of soup.

The Hunts puddings would work the same way as the soup, as they are part of the buy 10 get one free deal too. Buy 14 or 15. Even if you buy 15, that would be $14. You get back $10, so $4 for 15 4-packs of pudding.

PAM

Here is the site I found with PAM coupons. Scroll down and click on the coupon central spot. I believe it is going to be part of the ConAgra deal. The coupons will go fast, so print quickly.

http://www.simpleanddelicious.com/index.jsp

Yesterday's deal

After solving(hopefully) some computer issues, I can now post again. Not too much to say though, yet. Yesterday, I used 2 $4 off Nivea body washes from 5/2RP. They were $3.97 each, so $.06 money makers. I also had a $1 IP scotch brite coupon. I bought a single sponge for $.88, so $.12 money maker. I did not get rich, but got some good deals.

There is currently a ConAgra $25/$10 deal going on, although it was not in the paper yet. I have read it will be in the Sunday paper. Some really, really good deals. Oil, cooking spray, popcorn and other items. I will post as I know more!

Hair care plus

Today at CVS I bought an Herbal Essence shampoo. It was $2.99 with a $2ECB. I also used the coupon from 5/16RP for $1, making me $.80.

I was also going to buy Blade 5 razors. They were $6.99 with $6.99ECB. None left. I asked the girl how they could be out already, and she said they were on sale last week too. Well, obviously CVS knew they were putting them out as free this week, with a limit of one per card. So, they should have restocked and/or ordered more, right? I was a little annoyed about this.

Remember, if you go to CVS, go to the scanner in the front and scan your card first. Coupons always print out. Some are really good ones to use for free/cheap products. None good for me today. Also, don't forget your green bag tag. You can purchase a green bag tag at CVS for $.99. Put it on a reusable bag and scan every day that you go. After 4 scans, you get $1 back.

Gillette and Old Spice body wash are free at Walgreens. Actually, if you use the coupon from 5/2PG you can get 2 Gillette for free. If you use the coupon from 4/18RP you can get 2 Old Spice for free. I might do this tomorrow, not sure. I have so many body washes that even paying just tax at this point for me is not really worth it.

At Jewel, Post cereals are $1.49 when you buy 4. You can use the 2 $1coupons from this past weeks coupons and get them for about $1 each. Not too bad.

Besides that, Jewel deals are pretty much the same as my last post. I have heard there is a good Kraft deal coming up and possibly another P&G though on Thursday.

Kotex

Just got an e-mail from Kotex saying they are giving free samples of their products. Just go to Kotex.com and click on free sample. You can get two packages per household. I already got one, and my second one is now on its way.

Cereal deals

I did two deals this morning. My first transaction was as follows:

1 cinnamon toast crunch cereal
4 cocoa puffs cereal
1 box Fiber One bars
1 box Suddenly Salad
Total Price would have been $13.69
I had 2 $1.50 coupons(IP-coupons.com), 1 $.40(IP-target.com), 1 $.55(IP-coupons.com), 1 $.50. So total was $9.24 and I got 50 box tops and a $5cat. Total price: $4.24

Transaction 2:
2 ctcrunch cereal
2 cookie crisp cereal
2 Fiber One bars
Total Price would have been $13.19
I had 1 $1c(peelie on Fiber One box) and 3 $.55 c(Target.com and coupons.com). So total was $10.54 and I got 50 box tops and a $5cat. Total price: $5.54

Not my best savings, but I needed Fiber One bars, and they are normally $3.35 each by themselves. My husband and middle child were out of Cocoa Puffs, and I have been waiting for a Cinnamon Toast Crunch deal, so it worked out great!

Suave deal

While I do not need any Suave hair products(as I have about 40 already from a past deal), I did see a good deal. The shampoo and conditioner are part of a 3 day sale at Jewel for $.59. There is a Target coupon for $1 when you buy 2 Suave hair products. So, 2 would only cost you about $.20.

A trifecta

Today I started by going to1 Wal-Mart, as I needed baby food. While there, I got a couple of Johnson's 30 count cotton swabs. They were $.97 each and I had 2 $1 off coupons. Total price, +.06. I then got a Banquet family size meal. It was $2.28. I had a $1.50 off coupon. So, $.78 I have a rebate form for a free Banquet meal, so I will get back $2.28 from that. So, I made $1.50. Don't know how good these are, but a nice start of my day.

Next, on to McDonald's for some free apple dippers(with Valentine's Friendship Pack again).

My last stop was Jewel. I checked various prices and was only able to do one deal today. I bought 7 Suddenly Salad boxes. They are a part of the GM spend $20/$5 deal. The original price of the boxes is $2.95. Sale price, $1. Good deal right there. However, to make this a better deal, and moneymaker, I bought the 7 boxes(which pre-preferred price would be over the $20 I needed). I had 7 $.40 coupons, which I got from Target's website, coupons.com and Betty Crocker's website). So, I would have paid $7 and got $5 back. Pretty good. However, with my coupons, I paid $4.20OOP and got back a $5 cat, earning me $.80 and the pasta salads. I see barbeques in my future.

I was hoping to do some cereal deals, however, the prices were not as they are in the ad, which is usually the case. I will figure those out later today and see what I can get. I really want some Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

Happy Wednesday

I get the newspaper ads on Wednesdays and Sundays. I am not ashamed to admit, I get excited! Today I was very happy to see that Jewel is having a General Mills $20/$5 with 50 bonus box tops. Now, it is time to work the numbers. I will go to Jewel tomorrow and scout out the regular prices to see what my best options are. I printed out a bunch of Betty Crocker coupons, as well as cereal and granola bars. Tomorrow should be a good day. I will let you know.

Today's saving event/May 12, 2010

Today I went to McDonald's and got a free chocolate milk, thanks to the Valentine's Friendship pack.