Friday, March 4, 2011

Long time no blog

It has been months since I have bee on here.

But I thought I would start again, because well I like to share my savings....I post on Facebook too but I can type more out here.

I am still going to Pick N Save on double coupon days, and I still try to get the best deal I can.

So this week I went and here were my good deals....

Bestlife spread (I think that is what it is called) $2.39-$2 (doubled $1 coupon) made it .39 cents!
Jello puddings in the containers 2/$5 I had a .75 coupon and a .35 coupon, so one was $1 and the other was $1.80
Kemps sour cream (16 oz I believe) was $1.50-.55 doubled coupon made it .40 cents
6 boxes fruit snacks for 1.91 a box after the instant $3 savings and my doubled coupons.
12 yougurts for .36 cents each
Danimals .39 after my $1 doubled coupon
Box of Crunchy nut cereal .50 cents after my doubled coupon

I also got 4 $3.00 off gallons of milk

AND I also had 2 coupons for get $1 off Nabisco cookies when you buy a gallon of milk AND a packages of cookies. SO I used these together and I got the milk FREE AND the cookies for .29 cents per pack! GO ME :)

I got 2 individual bottles of Propel for .15 cents each

I spent 178.23 and saved 80.07

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

6-16-2010 Trip 1

Due to some crazy schedules today I have to make a couple trips to the grocery store. Trip 1 wasn't bad, I could have split into 2 orders, but I only had brought 5coupons. Oh and I should mention I hada 4 kids with me today, it was an ok trip because it was short, any longer and it would have turned bad fast.

So here goes:

First I will list FREE items, they were all buy 1 get 1 free, but still free.....

Box of Kraft cheesy explosion
Can of Campbells Tomato soup
Box of Entemans donuts
4pk bakery muffins
Loaf of bread

So I bought 1 of each of those and
2 boxes townhouse crackers 2/$5 plus $2 doubled coupon made then 2/$3
2 boxes 8ct pop tarts 1.89 each 3.78 and a $2 doubled coupon made it 1.78 for both
1 box graham crackers 3.19
1 bag marshmallows 2.09
1 6pk chocolate bars 3.00 I had a coupon buy all 3 and get $1 off, mine doubled for $2 off, not a great deal, but now we can have smores.
1 pk Ritz Crackerfuls 3.35 made it 1.35 after a doubled coupon
2 pks hotdogs 1 was 4.29 and the other 3.19, I had a $1 coupon off 2, made it $5.48 for both, again not a great deal but we needed hot dogs.

Total spent: 35.26
Total saved: 29.31

I will have more later, I have about 17 more coupons. I will update afterwards.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

6-2-2010

I was very worried about today, I had no prepped as much as I like to and I am watching a baby and I was worried about our trip. I am sure some will not be very fun but today was good.

I should also mention that June 9th is double double daze, which means you can double up to 10 $1 coupons in 1 transaction :) I love double double daze.... You can bet I am starting to plan today ;)

Transaction #1
2 bags Lays Potato chips B1G1 saved 3.99
3 pkgs crystal light 2/$4 all FREE had coupons for $1 that all doubled
2 boxes Ritz Crackerfuls $5.38 saved 1.32 and $4 for doubled coupons paid 1.38 for 2
2 bottles ranch dressing 2/5 saved 2.18
2 pkgs crackers 2/4 saved 3.38

Spent: 14.32
Saved: 24.74

Transaction #2
2 bags Lays B1G1 saved 3.99
2 2 liters 7Up 1.79 doubled coupon for each FREE
2 boxes waffles 5.00 saved 2 in doubled coupon made it $3 for both
2 pkgs hot dogs on sale 2/3 doubled $1 coupon made them .50 each!
1 pkg danimals crush cups FREE with doubled coupon
3 pkgs shredded cheese 3/4.98 saved 5.49

Spent: 13.03
Saved: 22.81

Transaction #3
1 box Puffs .45 after doubled coupon
4 cans pringles 6.36 doubled coupon made them 4.36
2 canisters Kool-Aid B1G1 saved 3.29
2 2 liters soda FREE with doubled coupons
3 pkgs sliced cheese 3/4.98 1 FREE with overage

Spent: 12.40
Saved: 15.08

Transaction #4
Meal deal Buy a 24pk beer for $16.15 get:
1 lb Ground chuck FREE
1 24 oz Ketchup FREE
1 pkg hamburger buns FREE
2 boxes puffs .90 after doubled coupons
2 cans baked beans 1.29 each
8 pkgs kool aid .56 for all
1 pkg dunkin donuts coffee 6.99
deli salami 3.00
deli ham 1.52
2 pkgs muffins 7.00
4 pk croissants 2.49
1 donut (for my helper).69
grapes 3.20
4 milks 9.80
Orange juice 4.79 - 1.50 coupon 3.29
6 yogurts 3.00

spent: 63.59
saved: 15.61

Total YTD Spent: $1912.51
Total YTD Saved: $1901.35

Thursday, May 13, 2010

New cascade complete

I bought this yesterday on an impulse buy. I am happy with the detergent I have but I was curious about this. SO I came home unloaded the clean dishes and loaded dirty ones, one bowl had already been washed through the dishwasher and was still caked with stuff. Over 24 hours of course. I put it in anyway just as it was. It came out dirty but way less then what it went in. I took my handy dandy scraper I have and it came off so easy, hardly any scraping needed.

I would buy this again. I would prefer I had coupons for it, but for $4.59 and you get 18 washes, I don't think it was that bad.

Just my product plug for the day :)

5-12-10

It has been a while--sorry about that! I have actually not been shopping too much. But I did go yesterday :)

Transaction #1
1-4pk pudding 1.00 saved .49
1-puffs 2.25-$2.00 doubled coupon made it .25
1-downy 5.99 saved .40 and also a $2 doubled coupon paid 3.99
1-oreo fudge covered 2.39 saved .90 and also a $2 doubled coupon, paid .39
1-Smuckers Uncrustables FREE from a store coupon from 2 weeks ago
1 bagel bites 2.39--moment of weakness sounded good for lunch
1 bag carrots 1.69
3--pillsbury grands biscuits 2.67 for all 3 saved 3.30 and also a $2 doubled coupon made then .67 for all 3
1-Danimals drinkable yogurts 2/$4, had a coupon that doubled making it 2/$2

Spent: $12.63
Saved: $19.36

Transaction #2
2-4pk pudding $2 saved .98
1-chips ahoy cookies 2.79 saved .60
4-toaster strudel 2.00 each $8.00 for 4 saved 2.36 and then another 2.20 doubled coupons making them 4/$5.80
1-Eggo waffles 2.59
1-crescent rolls 2.29-1.40 doubled coupon making it .89
1-parmesan cheese 2.50 saved 1.49
1-Danimals coolisions 2.00-1.10 in doubled coupons made it .90
6-yogurts .50 each saved 1.14 plus another .80 in a doubled coupon making them 6/$2.20

Spent: $19.67
Saved: $12.46

Transaction #3
3-chex mix bars 2.50 each saved 2.37 and then another 3.20 in doubled coupons making them 4.30 for 3
1-explosion mac and cheese FREE
1-paper towel 2.09-.50 in doubled coupon making it 1.59
2-12 ct poptars 6.38
2-boxes taco shells 3.98-1.20 in double coupon making them 2/$2.78
1-can refriend beans 1.29 saved .10
1-Peanut butter 2.55

Spent: $18.74
Saved: $8.56

Transaction #4
1-cheetos zingers 2.99-$2 doubled coupon making them .99
2-sunchips 7.48 saved .10 also 2.20 in doubled coupons making them 2/$5.28
2-Krunchers 7.18 saved .40 also 4.00 in doubled coupons making them 2/$3.18
8-pkgs chicken nuggets 1.00 each saved 7.92

Spent: $16.45
Saved: $17.62

Transaction #5
6-mac and cheese 6.54
2-4pk pudding 2.00 saved .98
1-pkg juicy juice 2.50 saved .59
2-puffs 2.90-$2 in doubled coupons making them .90 for 2
1-poptarts 3.19
1-flour tortilla 1.90
1-44ct mini corndogs 5.99

Spent: $23.13
Saved: $4.06

Transaction #6
1-cascade new something or another 4.59 saved .76 (impulse buy)
1-chips ahoy 2.79 saved .60
3-Eggo waffles 7.77
5-eclairs $5.00 saved 1.64
8-pkgs chicken nuggets $8.00 saved 7.92

Spent: $32.38
Saved: $11.86

Total spent: $123
Total saved: $74.12

I also had my bag credits (9reusable bags)

Total YTD Spent: $1809.17
Total YTD Saved: $1823.11

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

4-14-2010 Pick N Save

Today was a good trip. I am going to go back to typing out everything.

Transaction #1
1-26 load Tide 5.99-1.02 store savings - 2.00 doubled coupon $2.97
2-Kelloggs Mini wheats 8.58 - $2 doubled coupon
1-Corn Pops, 1-Apple Jacks 3.89 each - $2 doubled coupon
2-Little bites 7.78 $2 doubled coupon
1-Raisin bran extra 4.39 $2 doubled coupon
I also got $7 off when I bought 7 cereals AND 3 FREE milk coupons! I paid about $1.93 for each box.

Spent: $16.72
Saved: $18.02

Transaction #2
2-Koolaid Fun Fizz 4.38 for both - $4 in doubled coupons .38 for both!
2-Chips Ahoy cookies 6.78 for both - $2 in doubled coupons
2-Garlic Breads 6.38 - 1.60 doubled coupons
4-Tombstone Pizzas 4/12 and got a milk coupon FREE saved 9.56
1-Reeses Pieces eggs .30 saved .89
2-M&M's Easter Bags 1.80 for both saved 5.38

Spent: $23.96
Saved: $23.43

Transaction #3
2-Crystal Light 6.58 for both - $4 doubled coupons 2.58 for both
1-Ground Turkey package 6.99
2-Sub Lunchables 7.18 - $4 in doubled coupons 3.18 for both
1-Lunchables 2.79 - $2 on doubled coupons .79 for it!
2-gallons of milk 1.98 saved .82 each FREE with coupons

Spent: $13.54
Saved: $14.78


Transaction #4
3-Rice a Roni 4.17 - $2 doubled coupon 2.17 for 3
2-Fruit by the foot $4 - $2 doubled coupon Got 1 FREE
6-Pop Tarts $12 - 2.75 in coupons
1-Danimals yogurt $2 - $2 in doubled coupon made it FREE
10-Yogurts 10/5 - $2 in doubled coupon made them 10/3 or .30 a piece

Spent: $18.56
Saved: $21.26

Transaction #5
1-Hot dog buns 10/10
4-Goldens Grahams 5/10 $8.00 - $4 doubled coupons made them $1 a piece!
2-Cascadian Farms Granola bars $7.98 - $4 in doubled coupons made then 3.98 for both!
1-Sun chips FREE with a coupon from the mail :)
1-Fruit Snacks $2 - $2 doubled coupon FREE
3-Lunchables $3

Spent: $12.04
Saved: $23.36

Transaction #6
1-BBQ sauce $1
3-Puddings $3
2-Pringles 2/$3
1-Bread 3.29
2-Lean Cuisine $5.78 - 1.50 in doubled coupon $4.28 for both
2-Hot dogs 2/$4
1-Pkg brats 3.99-$1 doubled coupon
1-pkg mini corn dogs 5.99
4-apples 1.76
2-milks FREE
4-Country Crock (huge margarines) B1G1 FREE
1-Sunny D 3.19
1-Pudding 3.29 - .70 doubled coupon

Spent: $40.65
Saved: $23.13

Total today Spent: $125.47
Total today Saved: $123.98

Total YTD Spent: $1686.17
Total YTD Saved: $1748.99

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

3-30-2010 Pick N Save and Walgreen's today

So today my husband is home because he is working on the bathroom, so I had some extra time today and I used it to go to Walgreen's. I will tell you about Pick N Save first because that was a boring and uneventful expensive trip. First I was hungry (I didn't spend too much because of that but I did put at least 1 thing in my cart because it looked good).

2 pkgs of chips ahoy cookies for 3.38 total
2 boxes chex mix bars for 3.50 total
1 Digiorno pizza 4.00
1 pgk halls FREE
1 dannon coolisions yougurt FREE
That was about it for excitement. The rest I had coupons for but it wasn't on sale. I spent 96.76 and saved 30.64, not the worst trip, but certainly not the best.

Spent: $96.76
Saved: $30.64

However Walgreens was a very exciting trip and because of that I will break down each purchase!

Transaction #1
Scrubbing bubbles continuous spray product 7.99-$5.00 coupon total 3.44 plus a $2 RB back

Spent: $3.44
Saved: $7

Transaction #2
2 pkgs Zyrtec premeasured spoons 9.99 each $19.98-$2 in coupons
1 Hersheys bar .89 (should have been .39 but I forgot about the coupon :(
Used $2 RB from 1st transaction and got back a RB for $5

Spent: $18.04
Saved: $10

Transaction #3
Scrubbing bubbles kit 7.99-5 coupon
Dove conditioner $4
Hersheys bar .89 Again should have been .39
Used $5 RB from transaction 2, and a 1.50 coupon for the Dove conditioner got back a 4RB for the Dove and a $2 for the scrubbing bubbles

Spent: $2.10
Saved: $13.99

Transaction #4
3 John Freida shampoo/conditioner 3/$15-$9 in coupons
1 Hersheys bar .39 used the coupon this time
used the $4 RB from Transaction $3 and the $9 in coupons for the shampoo. Got back $5 RB for the shampoo/conditioners

Spent: $3.25
Saved: $19.47

Transaction #5
2 pkgs Benadryl 9.98 total-$2 in coupons
3 candy bars B2G1 free
Used $5 RB from Transaction #4 and $2 in coupons for Benadryl and the coupon for buy 2 get 1 free it was .50 got $5 RB for the Benadryl

Spent: $4.62
Saved: $12.39

Transaction #6
Iron tablets $6.99-$1 coupon
2 Oral B toothbrushes B1G1
1 Reach toothbrush $3.99-$1
Used $5 RB from transaction #5 also the B1G1 free toothbrush for 3.00 off and then a $1 coupon for the vitamins and a $1 coupon for the reach toothbrush got back a coupon for 3.99 off another reach toothbrush

Spent: $7.93
Saved: $12.78

Transaction #7
1 reach toothbrush 3.99
3 candy bars 1.50 for all 3
2 12 pks coke
Used 3.99 coupon for free toothbrush and the B2G1 free candy bar for .50 and a $2 RB from a prior transaction

Spent: $6.17
Saved: $11.66

Transaction #8
4 pks Mystery Stride gum 1.29 each - .50 coupons for each
1 pk Fruit stripes gum 1.29

Spent: $4.81
Saved: $2.00

Transaction #9
3 pks Stride Mystery gum 1.29 Buy 2 get 1 free

Spent: $2.80
Saved: $1.29

Spent: $53.16
Saved: $ 90.58

YTD Spent: $1560.70
YTD Saved: $1625.01