Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Target clearance

No picture because I already put it in my car but Target is starting their clearance on toys and baby items and I just got a booster seat for $24 marked down from $49!. Check it out because they had a ton of stuff on sale.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Sunday WAGS shopping

I also have CVS trip that went awry and I haven't figured that one out yet so when I do I will post


WAGS:
4 STarbucks Frappacino 4/$5 in ad Q
used 4 -$1 MQ 6/14 SS =.25 ea
3 Listerine 3/$9
used 3 -$2 Printables
got $3 RR = free after RR
3 Reach TB's $3 ea
used 1 B1G1 and 2 -$2 off MQ
3 pencils .39 (filler these were supposed to be .25 and I thought I bought 4 but we must have lost one along the way so they rang the individual price not 4/$1
4 Rimmel Lipgloss BOGO $6.49 ea
used 2 -$3 MQ (which I only got credit for one of and not sure why I bought 4 and not 2????)
M&M's .49 in ad Q
2 Got 2 Be STylers BOGO $5.99
used 2 -$2 printables =$1 ea

Total OOP:$10.70
Total Saved:$50.44
RR:$3

Again this did not go as planned but it would have been better if I didn't get 4 Rimmel oh well next week DD gets to stay home with DH




I know I have not been posting much but this full time job is proving to be a lot to adjust to. Add in raising a kid. Yes I said one but it is STILL raising a child. I will work on posting more!

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Publix


This was the biggest trip I have made to Publix in a long time! I have been at work and I just haven't had the time to get what I needed lately. There are just not enough hours in the day...who's with me? I am not going to do a total breakdown but here are the highlights:

14 McCormick Seasonings =Free
6 Texas Toast croutons =$1.50
9 Band-aids =free + $6 profit
17lb bag dog chow for $4

Total Spent:$74.24
Total Savings:$128.55
Total Coupons:$81.69

Note: I used a $10/$50 Winn Dixie coupon, a $10 Shell gas card coupon from last weeks ad( I had a rain check from this and they were still honoring the store coupon), $5/$35 Publix mailer, $4 Publix dog chow coupon mailer

Mailbox Freebies

I just think it is hilarious that Walmart sent me a full size roll of toilet paper. It also came with wipes and a coupon. Gotta love Walmart samples. I also got my free can of Glidden painy in Amethyst something or another. Now to figure out where to use it!

I also got:

Sun butter
Some stationery and a magnet
Poise liners
Pullups coupons from my DD's preschool!!!!!

You never know where you will find this stuff!

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Mailbox freebies!!!

Just a highlight but I got


Sun butter
BZZZ kit Cover Girl Outlast lipstick YAY!!! Will post about this soon
Tampons
Magazines:
Scuba Diver
Shape
Kiwi
Toddler
Redbook
Momsense
American Baby
Woman's Day

Also got a free Harlequin book from the mall (not really my thing but started reading it anyway and its actually interesting!

4 Nexcare band aids and $1 Coupon


Kmart trips #2 #3 and #4 and Target

So Kmart was having their super doubles but they were also having an additional 50% off of clearance toys as well. My DD loves Littlest Pet Shop so I went a little crazy but I am stocked for her birthday, don't laugh but her birthday is not until October! HA! But that's OK I am prepared!!! I also bought a few toys for kiddie parties or DD's friends.

Breakdown:

This was done in two transactions so I could take advantage of the $5/$50 coupon and the $5/$20 Toy purchase. Unfortunately the cashier forgot to scan my $5 coupon for my larger order and when I called they were "so helpful" So I will make the trip up there next week or tomorrow to straighten it out.

Transaction #1
7 Littlest Pet Shop toys priced at 3-$5ea,2-$1.50 ea,1-$5.50, 1-$2.50
Buzz Lightyear toy $2.50
Bic Pens $1.49
used -$1 printable (doubled to make it free)
used -$5/$20 Toy coupon
Total OOP: $22.54
Total Savings:$27.49

Transaction #2:
Little Einstein Toy $4.00
Batman $4.50
Vaseline lotion $3.00
used -$1.25 MQ (makes it .50 I love the smell of this!!)
Bic pens $1.49
used -$1 printable makes it free
Norelco trimmer $20.99
used -$20 MQ (makes it .99)
2 Reach dental floss:$1.49ea
used 2-$1 MQ (makes it free
6 Hunts BBQ sauce $1.29
used 6 -$.75 MQ (doubled makes it free)
Gum .30 (filler)
2 Lipton Cold Brew $1.99 ea
used 2 -.60 MQ (makes .80 ea)

Total OOP: $15.50 (she forgot $5 coupon so this should have been $10.50)
Total savings:$51.33




Just a close up of previous transaction

Target:
Bare Solo Plates $1.50
used -$1 MQ
2 Body loofah things $1.77 (didn't these used to be like a dollar?? This is one of the cheapest I've found! They were $2.99 at CVS!)
2 Softsoap $2.74 ea
used 2 -$2 TQ and 2 -$1 MQ=free
6 Travel sized Tide .97 ea
used 6-$1 ANY TIDE MQ=free
Clorox travel wipes
Target travel disinfectant $1.50 (Lysol brand is $2.99)
Rayovac Batteries $1
used -$1 MQ=free
Renu Contact Solution $1.52
used -$1 print (DH found these I thought they were supposed to be $1 if I would have checked I would not have purchased)=.52
Johnson's Buddies Soaps .97 ea
used 6-$1 MQ=free
Hello Kitty Soap $2.99 (DD was with me and has a double ear infection so she got what she wanted)
Princess raisins $1.87
2 Degree fragrances $2.19 (one rang up at$4.19 so I will prob take back and they forgot the 2nd TQ for $2)
used 2 -$1.25 MQ and 2 -$1 TQ's =should have been free

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Jamie is a Money Magnet

If you haven't checked it out yet one of my favorite blogs is here. Jamie is hilarious and blogs about all kinds of fun stuff. In fact right now she is giving away what sounds like an awesome book called The Penny Pinchers Club. I am entering and you should too. Hope you like her blog as much as I do!


I also have some more CVS and Kmart trips to post ASAP! Just trying to get used to being back to this full time job thing!!!

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Kmart Super Doubles Again!!! and CVS

Kmart:
4 Purex refills $5.99 ea
4-$2 mq 6/14 SS
Mean Green $1.99
used -$1 MQ
2 Dry Idea $3.99 ea
used 2 -$2 Printables
Littlest Pet Shop Party stuff Plates,Hats,STickers, Napkins
Old Spice Deodorant $4.49
used -$2 store coupon on shelf
2 Purell Hand sanitizer $1.49 ea
used -.60 printables
Then I used a $5/$50 Kmart coupon online printable

Total OOP: $20.16
Total Savings :$28.37
4 Pictureka card games $5.99
used 4 -$5 printables
Littlest Pet Shop $1.50
Old Spice $4.49
used -$2 Kmart coupon on shelf (These are 2/$8 so it is better if you buy 2)
Then I used -$5/$20 Toy coupon Kmart Website

Total OOP: $0.42
Total Saved: $28.50
CVS:

This was done in two transactions with mine and my DH card.

6 Transparent tape $1.49 ea
received $8.94 ECB
10 Pack pencils .99
received .99 ECB
3 Newspapers (not pictured) $6
Safety scissors .32
2 Dawn $1 ea
used 2 -.25 MQ 7/5 PG
2 CVS Pantiliners .99
received $1.98 ECB

Total OOP:$7.04
Total Savings: $15.68
Total ECB Received: $12.94

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Target trip again

Even though its a pain I still love target!

4 Eggo waffles etc $1.50 ea
used 4 -$1 Printables
7 Bare cups and paper plates $1.50 ea
used 7-$1 off MQ
10 Nexcare trial size bandaids .99
used 10 -$1 printables
Jose Cuervo Margarita Mix $2.99
used -$2 MQ in last weeks paper
Panties for DD $2.78
Static Guard .98
Total $7.50 before tax
Total Savings:$23.00