Crystal's Coupon Cupboard

WAGS Sunday

2009-10-04T09:08:00.000-07:00

2 newspapers $4

Fritos $1.29 was hungry on the way to work)

Purell $2.99 (with no coupon!)

2 Ben Gay Patches (also w/out coupons!)

Emergen-C $3.49

Halls drops $1

used -.75 MQ

Chap stick $2.99

Total RR Used:$15

Total OOP:$ 10.50

Total Savings:$ 25.82

Walgreens

2009-09-27T09:06:00.001-07:00

Why oh why does it always have to be a debacle at Wags if I don't go to Nanci's store? This store did not have most of the items in the ad and I went on Sunday morning! Then when I asked the cashier (whose manager was right there) about it he rang me up and the items they did have did not print RR's. Then he says oh yeah this one is not working. Manager comes back to "fix" it and the Oral-B refused to print a RR even though it was the right one. Alas I asked her to refund the Oral-B and got the other junk and left. GRRRRR!

2 Newspapers $4

Wal-dryl $4.79

Halls Refresh $1

used .50 MQ from ALL YOU

Vaseline $6.99

used $1.50 printable

Herbal Essences $2.99

used -$1 MQ

Total OOP:$17.00( I was completely out of RR's!!)

Total Savings:$6.43

Total RR :$10

Target

2009-09-27T09:03:00.000-07:00

Up and Up Dryer sheet $3.49
used -$1 off Up mailer
6 Pop Tarts $1.46 ea
used -.55 MQ and -$1 TQ
Reeces Pieces .64 ( I wouldn't have bought these but I used the Up and Up coupon last and you had to spend $3 total to get the $1 off)

Total OOP: $2.59
Total Savings: $10.66

WAGS/CVS

2009-09-14T11:02:00.000-07:00

Two Wags trips, numerous transactions!

Trans#1

2 Neosporin

used -$2 off childrens act book

used (2)-$.50 MQ

6 Ghirardelli .65ea

used -$1/2 Wags coupon book

used - .75/2 Cat

2 Children's activity books .99 ea

3 Caramels .33 ea

Gator t-shirt $19.99 (had to have it)

Carefree $1.99

used -$1 MQ

Aquafresh $

used -$1 printable

Oatmeal cookies .59(filler)

True North $3

Murine Ear wax removal $6 ea

Princess Makeup .75 (filler)
Total OOP:$30.27

Total Savings:$22.41

Total RR:$16

CVS:

2 Candy Corn .50 ea

4 Dyna pep energy shots $4.99 ea (two sep transactions)

Gwen Stefani Love perfume $29.99 (blowing ECBs)

Colgate $2.99

-$1 MQ

5 Clean and clear cleansers .99

used 5 -$1 MQ

Revlon Barettes $5.99

Milk $2.79 (not pictured)

Total OOP:$22.04

Total Savings:$52.74

Total ECBs:$22.00

WAGS Sunday

2009-09-13T12:02:00.000-07:00

No picture today but...5 coupon INSERTS! That's right, 5!!!!!!!

Yay!

2 Packs trident gum $2
used -$1/2 printable
True North Nuts $3
used -$1 MQ
Carefree Ultra liners $1.99
used -$1 MQ
Gummi Bears $1.49
2 Popcorn balls $1
had access to coupons for these but forgot them!
Wags Ibuprofen $1
Newspaper $2
Doll on clearance $1.50
something for $1.99 (for the life of me I can't remember what it was)
used $12 RR
Total OOP:$1.74
Total Savings :$21.16
Total RR Received:$6

Crystal

Target

2009-09-05T12:35:00.000-07:00

10 Skittles .64

used 10 -$1 TQ

Johnsons Buddies detangler $2.89

used -$1 TQ

6 Gerber bottles .99

6-$1 TQ

10 Cheerios $1 ea

used10 -$1 TQ

6 Sharpie Highlighters .99

was gonna use 6 -$1 print (but story at end of post)

3 Littlest Pet shop toys $5.94 ea

used 3 -$5 Hasbro TQ

Total OOP:$1.84

Total Savings:$47.00

Ok here's the thing. I didn't realize this was happening when it was but I guess my cashier took an extra $5 coupon off even though I only had three toy items. Consequently, he couldn't take my sharpie coupons because it would have put me in a negative balance. Plus I think he also just took the full $1 off for my skittles instead of .64. I would not have let that happen had I realized. I also do not want to get my favorite cashier in trouble. Does anyone have an opinion on what the ethical thing to do here would be?UGH I hate this

Did you get the mail?

2009-09-03T18:16:00.000-07:00

Coupons, pads, magazines oh my!

Kmart again

2009-09-03T17:16:00.001-07:00

This is a different Kmart than my normal and they let me do all of my stuff in one transaction so even though DD was with me they were cool about it. AWESOME! Also I got my DH a Gator lunchbox (he says I never buy him anything) and i paid full price!

4 Crunch n Clean $3.59 ea
used 4 -$2 MQ 8.30 SS=free
5 Chef Michael's Dog food $3.99
used 5-$3 MQ's=free
Gator lunchbox $9.99
LPS party favors $2.79
Ban $2
used -$1 MQ=free
2 Rimmel Mascara $3.79
used 2 -$2 MQ=free
Lifesavers $1.79
USED $1 MQ inside bag=free
4 Bumblebee tuna $1.29 ea
used 4- $1 MQ=free
2 Quaker cereal bars $0.75 ea
no coupon~!
Total OOP:$18.05
Total Savings:$50.87

Wags again

2009-09-02T19:04:00.001-07:00

Men's Zone razor $3.99
Rembrandt tpaste $5
Colgate 360 tbrush $2.99
Reach Floss $2.99
used .40 colgate MQ
this was 2 transactions
3 hairties/barrettes .20 ea
Total OOP:$5.75
Total RR received:$14
Total savings:$22.96

Kmart

2009-09-02T18:51:00.001-07:00

This was done in two transactions(I had DD with me!) and I tell ya those Kmart coupons are useless. I stood there for prob 30 minutes with them trying to figure them out. So frustrating. Anyway they just credited my money at the CS desk for the ones that didn't work. The $5/$50 in the Sunday paper did work though. You just gotta make sure that total is $50 before tax.

Trans #1:
4 Chef Michael dog food .89 ea
used free MQ
2 Crunchn Clean dog biscuits $3 ea
used 2 -$2 MQ 8/30 SS=free
3 Chinet Plates $3.55
used 3-$2 MQ=free
3 Glade tin candles $3.59 ea
used 3 -$1.50 MQ found in tin =.59 ea
3 Glade oil tin refills $3.49 ea
used 3 free wyb tin MQ 8/23 SS=free
Kmart paper towels .89
used free Kmart coupon that didn't work got cash
Playtex gloves $1.52
used -$1 MQ=free
Milk Bones $2.99
used free Kmart CaT from last Super doubles
Tuna pouch $1.29
used -$1 MQ=free
2 Twix fillers for tax $1.25 ea
Total OOP:$1.68
Total Savings: $47.63

Trans #2:
They just marked down this toy to take off the $5/$20 Q
My little Pony $17.99 reg $24.99
used $5/$20 coupons.com print=$12.99
2 Rimmel Mascara $3.29 ea
used 2-$2 MQ =free
2 Resch tbrushes $3.29 ea
used 1 -$2 OFF and 1 B1G1 MQ=both free
2 Lifesavers $1.79
used 2-$1 MQ in bag=free
5 Reece's 8 pks $1 ea
used 5-.55 MQ=free
used $5/$50 Kmart ad coupon
Total OOP:$15.23
Total Savings:$34.99

Target/ CVS

2009-08-31T08:07:00.000-07:00

After a debacle at Target last week I was hesitant to go back. You know the usual we cant take our own coupons drama for no reason. I have always been successful at my Super target by my work so i guess I will just stick with that one.

Target:

Necklace $4.99

Necklace and earrings $8.48 (cheap costume jewelry)

6 Johnson's Buddies bars .97 ea

used 6 -$1 off TQ=free

1 Johnson's Buddies Detangler $2.89

used 1 -$1 off TQ=$1.89

7 Cheerios Cups $1.00 ea

used 7 -$1 off TQ=free

Littlest Pet shop toy$5.64

used -$5 Hasbro TQ =.64

Total OOP:$ 15.56

Total Savings:$19.82

CVS:

This store is always cleared out by the time I get there so I was surprised I came out with anything but I did!

2 CVS disinfecting wipes $2.50 ea

was supposed to get $2 EB but they didn't print so I have to go back today and get them

Newspaper $2

Travel Mug set $1.99

Clairol Loving care $4.99

used -$4 MQ got $2 EB

Soft soap Nutri Serums $4.99

used -$1.50 CVS CRT and -$1 off MQ 8/23 inserts

CVS cashews .99

used free email CRT but somehow they gave me $1.69 off

Orbit gum $1.49

used .60 CVS CRT

Bounce Dryer bar$3.99

used -$2.50 vocalpoint Q

Glade Diffuser $6.99

used -$3 MQ from Aug All you

used $12.94 ECB and $5/$25 IP

Total OOP: $2.29

Total Savings:$ 44.71

Walgreens 8/30

2009-08-30T10:39:00.000-07:00

I did two separate transactions in order to save on OOP expenses.

Trans # 1

Princess cup .50

Newspaper 2.00

Reach Tbrush $2.99

used -$2 off MQ 6/14 SS

Carefree Pantyshields 1.99

Colgate 360 Tbrush 2.99

Sandals $1.49

Used $5 RR

Total OOP: .22

$5.58 on gift card

RR received:$6

Total Savings: $11.40

Trans #2

Sandals $1.49

Carefree panty shields $1.99

I didn't get the stinkin $1 off coupon out of this weeks paper!

Newspaper $2.00

Rembrandt tpaste $5

Reach Floss $2.99

used $8 RR

$6.42 to gift card

Total OOP: 0.00

RR received: $9

Total Savings: $13.19

xoxo,

Target

2009-08-23T15:24:00.002-07:00

8 Skittles .64 ea
used 8 -$1 off TQ's=free
10 GM cereals $1 ea
used 10 -$1 off TQ's=free
2 Artisan breads .99 ea
used 2 -$1 off TQ's=free
2 Bic Pens $1 ea
-$1/2 MQ and -$1/2 TQ=free
Kids Huggable hangers $3.33
Airwick air freshener $5.99
used -$6 MQ =free
2 Closet shoe organizers $7.99 ea
3 LPS toys (not pictured) $6.99,$6.99 and $6.04
used 3 -$5 TQ's =$5.02(not pictured)
Dog bones $4.94
Dog toy $3.48 (not pictured)
Total OOP: $29.55
Total Savings :$52.74

CVS

2009-08-23T15:18:00.001-07:00

2 Composition books .99 ea
received $1.98 EB
2 Accu-check Monitors $9.99 ea
used 2 -$10 MQ 8/23 SS
Newspaper $2
2 Sense and Spray $5 ea
used 2 -$4 MQ 8/23 SS
Used $4/$20 Autofill Q
Used $1.98 EB
Total OOP: .88
Total Saved :$67.94
Total ECB : $5

Kmart

2009-08-20T19:20:00.000-07:00

Kmart: Lets see I think I made three trips and in each case I was able to do two transactions. One cashier told me I couldn't but since my DD was with me I said she was the customer for the second transaction. Get this, she says ok but she has to hand me the coupons and the money. Really? I mean Really? She's 3 for Pete's sake. So I said ok maybe she would like to do that but of course she didn't this time/ The cashier did it anyway. Oh well.

LPS sheets $9.99 clearance

LPS comforter $14.99 clearance (not pictured)

Hershey bar 6pk $1.24

Gerber graduates snacks .93

3 Glade candles $3.59 ea

used 3 -$1.50 MQ found inside tins .59 ea

2 Glade Carpet powders $1.99 ea

used 2-$1 MQ= free

2 Crunch n Clean dog biscuits $3.49(this generated free Milk Bone biscuits cat)

used -$2 printable=free( this was also done in separate transactions)

Milk bone dog treats $3.99

used free cat from previous transaction

Also used -$5 cat from previous transaction

OOP: @$28.92 before tax

and I got another free Milk bone coupon to use next time

Mean Green $1.99

used -$1 MQ =free

4 Glade candle tins $3.59

used 4-$1.50 MQ found in tins

6 Loreal HIP Eyeshadow $7.99 B1G1

used 6 -$2 MQs =free

2 Renu travel kits $3.59

used 2-$2 printables =free

Dove

Ban

Clorox 2$7.59

used -$1 MQ

Clorox $2.19

used free kmart wyb Clorox 2 coupon

Milk Bones $3.99

used free Cat from previous

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Walgreens Neosporin

2009-08-15T10:50:00.000-07:00

I bought :

2 Neosporin m$3.99 ea
used -$2 Wags Coupon from Childrens activity book
used- -$1 off printables
Paid $1.98 OOP
received - $4 RR
Profit .02!

Target

2009-08-15T10:43:00.000-07:00

Again I apologize for the lack of pictures but I wanted to get this post up. I have a Super Target right next to my work now so you know I am in serious trouble there but here are a few of my recent transactions.

16 boxes 8ct Pop Tarts $1.52 ea
used -$.75 off TQ
used -$1/2 MQ
=.27 ea
20 Nexcare trial size band aids .97
used -$1 printable PDF
3 bunches of bananas .69/lb
used -.50/lb TQ
3 lbs Tentation Apples .99/lb
used 2 -$1/lb TQ (the last bunch was only .88lb so they wouldn't take my coupon :(
8 Sharpie Highlighters .99 ea
used -$1 printable
12 10ct Bic pens $1.00 ea
used 6-$1/2 TQ and 6-$1/2 MQ
Littlest Pet Shop journal toy $4.99
used -$5 Hasbro TQ ( I wasn't sure if this would work because it was supposed to be for a game but it went right through without beeping!
6 Air wick imotion air fresheners $5.99
used 6- $6 MQ

We are officially stocked on band aids and pop tarts!

Crystal

Just call me a Sunday blogger

2009-08-02T17:59:00.000-07:00

WAGS:
This was done in two transactions so I could get another set of toothbrushes.
2 Gum Toothbrushes $3.49 ea
got two RR $3.50
8 pencils $1 in ad Q
Themebook .99
Vitamin Shampoo $3.99
got $4 RR (BTW this brand of conditioner sucks, I'm sorry I cannot put it any nicer)
Newspaper $2
Used $16 RR
Total OOP: $2.15
Total Savings:$24.50

CVS:

Again two transactions one on my card, one on DH's

5 Electrasol $4.50
used 5 $2.50 MQ's
4 STayfree $5ea
used 2 B1G1 MQ's
2 Blink Tears $7.99 ea
used 2 -$3 mq'S
2 Papers $2 ea
and seriously too many school supplies to list
Total OOP:$10.19
Total ECB earned:$72.00
Total Savings:$129.36

Now I have a huge pile of school supplies to donate!

Target clearance

2009-07-29T12:41:00.000-07:00

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.

Sunday WAGS shopping

2009-07-27T18:28:00.000-07:00

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!

Publix

2009-07-19T18:45:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-19T18:34:00.000-07:00

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!

Mailbox freebies!!!

2009-07-11T14:38:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-11T13:39:00.000-07:00

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

Jamie is a Money Magnet

2009-07-07T19:24:00.000-07:00

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!!!

Kmart Super Doubles Again!!! and CVS

2009-07-05T15:56:00.000-07:00

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

Target trip again

2009-07-04T07:27:00.000-07:00

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

What a dissappointing week

2009-06-30T07:15:00.000-07:00

Seriously slim to no good deals at Wags or CVS and I think I might go into withdrawal. Yikes this might make me go buy something not on sale. The good thing is that I am out of RR at WAGS. I did go the other day and got the Got2 Be deal for BOGO $5.99. I used the -$2.50 printables that were out a bit ago. Also when I got there there was a WAGS coupon taped on it for $2 off. Little did I know that this would work twice so I profited $3 on this deal. My coupon and the sale was still good for the curling iron and I also got some .99 olives with the in ad coupons. I am waiting for any hidden or not so obvious deals. Anyone...anyone????

Target=what a debacle!

2009-06-28T10:11:00.000-07:00

I remember the days when my couponing started when everything was so easy. Not anymore. I am guessing because so many people are taking advantage of coupons and not in a good way is why most places I go to anymore scrutinize everything. To be fair, I did grab the wrong razors at first and inadvertently gave the cashier coupons that said not for trial size and didn't realize it. Anyway I took DH and DD with me which I knew would be a mistake but we were out and so we went. Plus the razor deal was ending last night. I rushed through the store to get all of this as quickly as possible so as not to aggravate DH. He is thrilled I am saving money but still thinks it is something that is inconvenient for him to partake in. But I digress. Here is the breakdown and I did 4 different transactions to get the Gillette gift cards but the cashier would not let me use them to roll each transaction. She was really nice and very patient. I was in line for 30 minutes so I let it go.

4 Gillette Razors $7.49 ea
used 4 -$4 MQ and 1 -$4 TQ home mailer
4 Gillette Body Wash $3.49 ea
used 4 -$4 MQ
FYI-The deal was to buy one of each and get $5 GC
Got 4 $5 GC
Then I bought:
Dawn Pure Essentials $2.49
used -.50 TQ and -$1.50 MQ
Goldfish $1.82
6 Bottles A-1 $2.09 ea
used 6 -$2MQ
Pepperidge Farm Hamburger buns $2.49 (I didn't know they would be 2/$4 today Argh!)
used -75 TQ and -.55 MQ
Eggo Twists $1.50
used-$1 printable
Vaseline Lotion $2.99
-$1.25 MQ
6 Cans Mighty Dog can food .57 ea
used 5 Free Coupons and 1 Buy 5 get one free home mailer
2 Rayovac batteries $1 ea
used 2 -$1 MQ
2 Kraft Dressing $2.29 ea
used 2 -$1 MQ and -$1/2 TQ home mailer
2 Oscar Mayer hot dogs $1.99 ea
used -$1/2 MQ and -$1/2 TQ

Total OOP:$14.76
Total Savings:$77.41

WAGS/CVS

2009-06-25T16:37:00.000-07:00

WAGS:

If you ask about the prescription savings plan in the pharmacy they will give you a $50 coupon booklet. In side is a $3 off coupon for Studio 35 curling irons. This makes these $1.99! This was also done in two transactions for the Cakesters

2 Studio 35 Curling irons $4.99 ea
used 2 -$3 off
2 Folders for DD .50 ea (fillers)
Paper clips .50 (filler)
Thumb tacks .50 (filler)
4 Oreo/Nilla cakesters
used 4-$1 MQ 6/14 SS
Aquafresh $3
used -.75 6/21 SS
Purex $6.99
used -$2 MQ 6/14 SS

Total OOP:$12.32
Total Savings: $43.52
Total RR:$13
CVS:

The Always Infinity are apparently a hidden deal this week and they are ringing up at $4.99 instead of $10.79 use the -$4 coupons to get a great deal on great pads. I only tried the 28ct or larger because that is what the coupon states it is for and this was what my store had. I did not check on the price of the 16ct but definitely scan it at the machine before you check out.

Speed Stick $3.99
used rain check for $3.99 back in ECB for both
2 Revlon Matte Eyeshadow $4.99 BOGO
used 2-$1 MQ and -$3 CVS CRT
Lip gloss $2.99 Strawberry Cheesecake! (Essence of Beauty)
3 other lip balms $1 ea (Fruit Smoothies and Softlips)
Diet Coke $1.49
6 Always Infinity pads $4.99 ea
used 6 -$4 MQ
Then I used -$10/$50 CRT and $9.98 in ECB
Total OOP:$2.12
Total ECB Received:$4
Total Savings:$ 98.71

John Freida at Walgreens is rolling!AND FREE Starbucks ice cream at Publix

2009-06-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

Wags:
3 John Freida Stylers 3/$15
used 3 -$3 MQ 6/14 SS
4 Royal Pudding 4/$1 with in ad coupon

Total OOP:$3.30
RR Received :$5
Total Savings: $20.39
Wags:

Same JF deal $15
used 3 -$3 MQ
3 Reach floss .99 ea
used 3 -$1 MQ 6/21 SS
Stickers .50
Pencils .50
Then I used the same $5 RR
Total OOP: $3.30
Total Savings:$ 26.97
RR Received: $5

I will try to do this one more time...

Publix:

Yay free Starbucks ice cream!! I am excited about all of the free or cheap ice cream available this summer but this is super! I love Starbucks Ice cream. Unfortunately I am a slacker and the sale is over at Publix but I will do better next time!

10 Starbucks ice cream BOGO $3.79
used 9 -$2 MQ 6/21 SS
used 1 -$1.50 IP
nail brush $1.19
Total OOP: .73
Total Savings: $38.45

Parents magazine 2 free years!

2009-06-25T06:07:00.000-07:00

Go to this link to get a two year subscription for FREE!!!

CC

Sunday Wags/CVS

2009-06-21T19:33:00.000-07:00

CVS:
I forgot to give the guy two coupons one for $1 and one for $9.99 (for the meter) so my total is negative now that I went back and got my money for them. Here is the breakdown.

2 Newspapers: $4
4 Soyjoys $4
used $2 CVS CRT and $1/5 (I meant to but 5 but DD was being a PITA)
Freestyle Meter $9.99
used -$9.99 MQ
Thermacare $2.49 ea
used 2 -$1.50 MQ
Revlon Matte eyeshadow BOGO $4.99
used -$1 off MQ x2
Sobe Lifewater BOGO $1.29
used BOGO MQ people magazine

Total OOP:-$4.04
ECB Received: $4 Soyjoy, $4.98 Thermacare
Total Savings:$107.33
They paid me $13.02 to take this home!
Walgreens:
This was over three or more transactions because again DD was being a PITA.
Also I saw an ad in last weeks coupons that if you buy 2 bags of M&M's the big ones you would get$1 RR. I did that and used a $1/2 coupon but they didn't ring up the sale price and no RR printed as well as others. I am returning the $5.99 bag of M&M's tomorrow (who pays that much for those???) DD ripped opened the other bag before we even paid for it.

Newspaper $2
M&M's plain $3.69 (why in the world are the peanut ones $5.99????)
4 12 pack Diet Coke (not pictured)
used 4-$1 print no longer available
7 TP .25 ea (we'll see how this works out:))
Norelco trimmer $19.99
used -$19.99 MQ
3 John Freida Shampoo/Stylers 3/$15
used 3 -$3 MQ 6/14 SS
2 Wags ibuprofen .25 ea
Aquafresh $3
used -.75 6/21 SS
Reach Floss .99
used -$1 MQ 6/14 SS
Dial Body wash .99
used -$1 off print
Hairties .20
2 Nilla Cakesters 2/$5
used 2 -$1 off MQ 6/14 SS
Diet Coke $1.39
Black jack/Clove gum $1(not pictured)
2 Yes to Carrots lip balm BOGO $3.69 (not pictured)
used 2 -$1 off MQ found in store
Purex $6.99
used -$2 MQ 6/14 SS
8 Bandaids 2/$3
used 4 -$3/2 MQ (found in Wags a few months ago)
Lady Speed stick $2.99
then I used $9 RR
Total OOP:$20.22
Total RR Received :$3 coke,$5 John Freida,$3 Cakesters, $2 Purex, $3 Speed stick, $3 Aquafresh
Total Savings:$73.16
I paid $1.22 for all of this!

Closer view

Saturday saturday

2009-06-20T20:03:00.000-07:00

Free Mailbox stuff!!

WAGS:

This was done in two different transactions
3 Wags reusable bag $1
in ad coupon
tote bag 75% off $1.99
3Electric razors $21.99
used 3 -$20 MQ All you mag
3 Crystal Light $2.50 ea
used -$2/2 and Free Skin essentials printable
2 Right Guard .99 ea
used in ad q -$2 and -$1 MQ
2 Plastic silverware $1.09(filler)
Kerasal $7.99
used -$2 MQ
Reach Floss .99
used -$1 MQ 6/7 SS
2 St Ives Body wash $2.99 ea
used 2 -$1.50 MQ

Total OOP:$19.80
Total RR Received:$6 ST Ives, $5 Kerasal,
Total Savings:$106.74

Not a lot of RR but good Father's Day gifts or Xmas!

CC

CVS Money Maker!!!Hurry!

2009-06-17T18:37:00.000-07:00

This deal is too awesome to miss! Buy 2 Sun Covers Lens Cleaning Tissues at .99 each and get back $10 ECB!!!! Can't beat it-over $8 profit. I had to search a bit for these but I found these by the Style Science glasses spinner. If you can't find it keep looking because I found like 4 different glasses displays in my store. I think it is one deal per card.

Mailbox Madness

2009-06-17T13:59:00.001-07:00

Underjams panties and coupon
Home Made Simple Book
Dove Sample and Coupon
Revitalift
Drinkin Mate and coupon
Woman's Day Magazine
Martha Stewart Mag
Bodycology Samples
Hawaiian Tropic After sun
Daily Bread
Flyer frisbee Publix Preschool pals
Free Candy Q
Revitalift sample and $2 Q
True Lemon Lime Orange
Hair dye
Pullups
All bran Fiber bar, cereal, drink mix, coupons
Kotex pads, liners, and coupons

I could have done all of this in one picture but I cannot stand the clutter on my counter for more than a few days. Maybe I will find a catchall to contain it so it is not so cluttered next time. The majority of these came from Walmart.com and others from various sites I use. I will try to keep a better record keeping system.

WAGS

2009-06-17T13:24:00.000-07:00

3 Baby powder $1 ea
used 3 -$1MQ
3 WAGS reusable bags 3/.99
2 Hefty One Zip bags BOGO $3.29
used 2 -$1 MQ
Nivea Hand cream .99
used -$1 MQ
2 M&M's and 1 Twix .69 ea
used Free coupon by mail and BOGO MQ
Kerasal Foot cream $7.99
used -$2 MQ
Rolaid's $2.99
used -$1. MQ
Purex $6.99
used -$2 MQ 6/14 SS
2 Newspapers $4
St Ives Body Wash $2.99
used -$1.50 MQ
Then I used $14.50 in RR
Total OOP: $10.26
Total Savings: $38.05
Total RR receieved: $13 (St Ives, Purex, Powder, Rolaids, Kerasal)
3 Reusable bags .99
Eggs .99
3 John Freida haircare 3/$15
used 3 -$3 MQ 6/7 RP
2 Oreo Cakesters 2/$5
used 2 -$1 MQ 6/14 SS
Newspaper $2
Milk $ 2.89
Jumbo paper clip .75
Then I used $ 13 RR
Total OOP:$2.81
Total Savings :$33.94
Total RR received: $8 (John Frieda, $5, Oreo $3)
Total OOP: $2.81
3 reusable bags (fillers) .99
Purex $6.99
used -$2 MQ
St Ives $2.99
forgot $1.50 Q :(
Kerasal $7.99
used -$2 MQ
5 Nivea Cream .99 ea
used -$1 MQ
Paper $1.50 (I guess it costs less on Monday?)
Then I used $8 RR
I just realized she only gave me credit for 4 $1 nivea coupons!NANCI!
Total OOP: $10.84 (should have been $8.34)
Total Savings :$21.71
Total RR Received:$10
8 Ragu pasta sauce $2 ea
used 8-.60 MQ
3 reusable bags filler .99
2 Baby powder $2
no Q used
4 packs gum $2
2 Reach floss .99 ea
used 2 -$1 MQ 6/14 SS
5 Mighty Dog food $1.19 ea
used 5-free MQ or up to $1 off
Physicians Formula concealer $5.99
used -$5 MQ found in store
Then I used $10 RR
Total OOP: $7.36
Total Savings:$40.80
Total RR Received: $9 (ragu $8, powder $1)

Publix

2009-06-17T12:49:00.000-07:00

I was trying to get to $50 so I could use my -$10/$50 from Winn Dixie plus I needed meat.

4 Lysol Wipes BOGO $4.99
used 4-$1 off MQ
Donuts $1.40
Publix Soda $1.29
Chinet cups $2
used -$1 MQ
Pepperidge Farm Hot Dog Buns $1.99
used -.55 MQ and -.75 Target Q
2 Raisin Bran BOGO $3.99
used 2 -$1 off MQ 6/7 SS
3 A-1 Sauce $4.19
used 3- $2 MQ 6/14 MQ
used 3-$2 Food Lion Q
2 MT Olive Relish BOGO $2.19
Ground chuck $3.23, $3.14
used -$2 off wyb 2 A-1 found in store
2 Ronzoni pasta BOGO $1.39
used -$1/2 MQ
Cucumber $.75
Lettuce $1.49
Tomato $1.29
Cascade Rinse Aid $3.39
used Free MQ
Coffee Mate creamer $2.00
used $2 MQ in mail Q
Then I used my $10 WD q
Total OOP:$14.57
Total Savings:$58.80

CVS

2009-06-17T12:29:00.001-07:00

CVS :

Don't you just hate it when you get to those weeks when you had a bunch of ECB' s and suddenly because of no good deals you have very few left? That is where I am at right now but i still got a bunch of stuff this trip.

Purex 3-in-1 $6.99
used $2 MQ 6/14 SS
Paper $2
3 Gator hats $1.50 ea on clearance
2 Raisin Bran $1.88 ea
used 2 -$1 6/7 SS
Schick razor $7.99
used -$4 off MQ in June All You
Cover girl compact $5.99(can u believe I had no coupons for this?)
Car toy set $2 on clearance
Total OOP: $9.26
Total ECB received:$5
Total Savings:$95.68

Mailbox freebies

2009-06-12T09:55:00.000-07:00

Week's worth

2009-06-11T09:30:00.000-07:00

I really have to update this more often!!!!! Publix:
Chinet:$2.50 ea
used 2 -$2 off mq
2 Juicy Juice BOGO $3.79
used -$1/2 mq
Aquafresh $1
used -$ 1 Off printable
4 French's mustard Raincheck for BOGO $1.39
used 4 -.75 off mQ
I had a raincheck for mustard and I wanted to get a few things before the sale ended for this week.
Total OOP:$3.61
Total Savings: $15.66
Walgreens:
Norelco electric razor on clearance $21.99
used -$20 MQ in all you
Goodnights boxers on Clearance $2.79
used -$1.50 MQ
2 Free candy bars
Physician's formula $4.79
used -$5 coupon found in store
1 Newspaper (they went up!)$2
Total OOP:$4.12
Total Savings:$ 48.90
No RR received
CVS:
Iams dog food $7.89
used free MQ from rebate mailer
Crest was supposed to be BOGO and I had a free mailer Q but they rang up $3.79 each and I didn't feel like going back to return it yet
2 Newspapers $4
2 Reinventing beauty Mags .99 ea
Free candy bar
2 bags cvs candy
use -$1 off CRT
Gillette Fusion $7.99
used -$4MQ 6/7 PG
4 12 packs Diet Coke not pictured 4/$13
used 4-$1 off printables
used -$5 off $30 email Q
Speedstick $3.99
I returned this after because I forgot to giver her my raincheck first
Total OOP: -.37 because of deo return
ECB received $7, 3 for coke , 4 for Gillette
Total Savings:$56.92
Kmart Super Doubles again!
I didn't do quite as well this time because for some stupid reason, no on seems to know why, the register would not accept my $5/$50 purchase coupon so my total would have been a little over a dollar if it worked. I let it go because a few different cashiers looked at it and couldn't figure it out and by this time the cashier had already taken about 20 coupons even thought the limit was 10. Once she figured that out she was done so I probably save more money with my doubled coupons.
Breakdown:
4 Halls cough drops $1.39 ea
used 4-.75 doubled =free
Huggies wipes $1.99
used -$1 doubled=free
Shorts for DD $1.79
4 Dry Idea $3.79 ea
used 4-$2 print doubled =free
2 Oust $3.99 ea
used 2 -$2 doubled=free
2 Bayer aspirin $1 clearance
used 2 -$1 off MQ=free
2 Got2Be Stylers 2/$9
used 2 -$2 printables doubled =$1 for both
Playtex Gloves $1.99
used -$1 off MQ doubled=free
Aveeno $3.99
used -$2 print doubled=free
Right Guard $1.99
used -$1 off =free
Dove $2.49
used -$1.25 doubled =free
KY Mist $2.99
used -$2 MQ doubled=free
Toy for DD not pictured $3.99
Total OOP:$6.15
Total Saved :$57.85
Wags: Again
Norelco Razor $21.99
used -$20 MQ from ALL YOU mag =$1.99
8 2-pack Dove Soap $2.24 ea
used 8 -$1 off face MQ=$1.24 ea
got $10 RR
Carmex $2.99
Gilette Fusion $9.49
used -$ 4 MQ
got $2.50 RR
Purex $5.99
used -$1 print
Got $2 RR
Used $ 5/$25 order and $10 RR
Total OOP:$$5.35
Total Savings: $53.50
Tota RR received: $14.50

Shopping weekend

2009-06-01T13:36:00.000-07:00

Target:
6 Kraft Mayo $1.99 ea
used 6 -$1 off MQ
6-$1 off TQ
7 First aid kits trial size .99
used 7 -$1 off MQ
Leggings for DD $2.48
Puff's .93
5 Bliss bars .99 ea
used 5 -$1 off Bliss TQ
5 Dove bars .94 ea
No wonder my Bliss bar coupons didn't work! DUH!
Total OOP:$5.98
total savings:$31.35
the cashier took the bliss bar coupons anyway although I didn't realize I bought the wrong candy bars until I got home.
You would think I would have noticed
CVS:
Weight watchers candy $1.50 ea
used B1G1 MQ
2 CVS candy .99
used CVS crt for -$1 off 2 cvs candy
used $2 ECB
Total OOP: .62
Total savings: $13.48
WAGS:
2 Chinet paper plates: 2/$3
used 2 -$1 off MQ
Bayer Glucose meter $10
Tongs $1
Stickers .50
2 Dishcloths .50 ea
Ecotrin $2
used $ 2 MQ
Newspaper $1.50
Notebook .75
Bic Soleil $4.99
used -$3 off MQ
then I used $18 rr
Total OOP: $2.20
RR Receieved:$13
Total Savings:$103.60
CVS:
2 Sunday papers:$1.50 ea
5 Clairol Hair Dye $3.99
used 5-$4 off MQ
then I used $3 Ecb
Total OOP:$1.40
Total Savings :$32.95
This was done over several transactions but here is a total breakdown.
Great deal on the hairdryers they will make great gifts!

Total OOP:$8.89
Total Savings:$127.73
Total Coupons Used:$5
Total RR Used:$35.50
Total RR Received:$33.00
CVS:
2 Softsoap refills $3.99 ea
used 2 -$2 off CVS coupon
used $3.98 ECB
Total OOP:. .28
Received $4 ECB
Publix:
4 Spray n Wash B1G1 $2.99
used 4 -$1.50 MQ =FREE!
2 Ken's Marinade $2.79 B1G1
used 2 -$1 off MQ =.79/2
2 Purina Beneful Dog Food B1g1 $5.49
used 2 -$3.50 off printable Purina website =$1.50 profit
2 Taco Bell dinner kits B1G1 $2.69
used 2 -$1 off printables = .69/2
2 McCormick Pepper B1G1 $2.99
used 2-$1 off MQ Publix coupon book =.99/2
2 Tomato soup .99 ea
Spree candy .34
2 Tortilla $2 ea
Eggs .99
Donated $1 Miracle network
Total OOP: $10.08
Total Savings: $40.85

Mailbox Madness

2009-05-29T08:45:00.001-07:00

Just a taste of the mailbox freebies I got this month!

This was an awesome one! All these coupons came in one thing. It was a survey I filled out for Shopper's Voice. It came with some freebie coupons too!

Crystal

This week's deals!

2009-05-29T08:15:00.000-07:00

Publix:
This total is distorted some because of the Accu-check meters but I still saved a bunch o money!
Total OOP:$20.22
Total Savings:$283.16
Coupons used :$62.25
I am not going to do a breakdown but I had $9.99 off the meters and they were on sale for $9.99 and I bought three. Normally they are around $60-$70 this is what made my savings look so high. Because of this if I would have had the $10/$50 purchase coupons from Winn Dixie I would have paid either $10.22 or just $0.22. I haven't been to WD in forever so darn it if I didn't have any stinking coupons. Oh well $20 isn't bad for all this right?

Walmart: FREE Ice cream sandwiches!
Ok I have been reading on most of my blogs about this Blue Bunny coupon and didn't really pay attention to it. Then I found out that it is a $1 coupon and they have these huge single serve ice cream sandwiches ant Wally world so I signed right up and they don't even have a limit on how many you can print! Go here to get your coupons!

https://www.bluebunny.com/iScreamTeam/Coupons/Coupons.aspx
Then I bought 8 Vitamin Waters $1 used BOGO MQ from Publix booklet
2 Boxes Wheat Thins$2 ea used BOGO from SS
Special K $1 used -$1off printable
Capri Sun $1.97- used -$1 off MQ
2 Dentek Floss picks $1 used -$1 off MQ All you Mag
Epoxy putty for DH surfboard $3.77
2 Kotex liners $1 each used 2 -$1 off MQ
Budweiser Wing sauce $2.18 used -$1 MQ( funny note: I got carded for this and it actually has beer in the ingredients!)
Febreeze noticables $5 used -$4 MQ
Kraft Ranch dressing$1.58 used -$1.50 MQ
4 Butterfly closure band-aids $1.52 ea
used 2 -$3/2 MQ
Total OOP: 16.38
Total Savings:$33.50

Harveys:
So excited about free stuff!
9 (4 pack) of Marcal Small Steps TP $2.99 each
used 9 Free MQ
Also bought 4 Cow tales candy $1
Total OOP:$2.96
Total Savings:$26.91
Walgreens:
Two transactions
Total OOP:$9.49 (WAY more than I like to spend there!)
Total Savings:$36.98
Total RR:$18.50 Oh well at least I doubled my OOP

Crystal

Wags/CVS

2009-05-26T08:45:00.000-07:00

CVS: Finally some great deals!
Most of these were Sunday Monday deals
Physician's Formula Concealer 75% off $1.99
used $5 tearpad Q (I didn't know this was gonna be so cheap but the manager accepted it,more on this later)
Revlon Nail polish $3.99
used $1 off MQ 4/22
Colgate$2.99
used -$1 off MQ All you
Playtex tampons $3.99
used $1 off peelie or in recent inserts
2 Bandaids $2.99 each
used -$3/2
Clearasil face wash $3.99
used -$1 MQ recent insert
2 Sugar Free hershey's candy
used B1G1 CVS CRT
Speed Stick $3.99
used -$2.50 CVS CRT
Afrin $7.29
used Free coupon from mailer
Maple Nut Goodies $2.29
2 GE Nuts $2
forgot to use $2 CVS CRT
used $5/$30 purchase
used $13 ECB
.75 cash
Received $20 ECB

I recently complained to this manager about the experience I had with Walgreens and the whole register reward issue and he said he was advised that if the coupon scans they were to take it even if it was expired! Awesome I really do think CVS needs their own "EASY" button. It is so much easier to go there than WAGS. I do like WAGS especially with their great deals but their system needs a serious update!
On that note,the manager from the store where I had the issue with his assistant about only being allowed to get one item a week that gives RR finally called me back. He was really nice and apologized for his assistant acting the way he did. He said they were working with him to correct the situation. I told him that was all I wanted but he offered a $20 GC as well as the Thermacare I returned when all this originally went down. I accepted of course but not without making sure he knew I was not trying to get people in trouble but just that I would like them to be aware. So off I went and the card has already been used! Surprise surprise!

Wags trip #1-GRRRR!(different store Nancy oh Nancy come back from vacation!)
Bic pencils $1.40
used -$1off printable
Posture D Calcium $8.99
Colgate $2.49
used -$1 off printable
3 caramel candies .99
I used $4.50 in RR and my gift card to pay but the stinkin RR did not print.
The manager took them back and came back with these rebate forms to send off to get my RR. I filled out the forms and it says it takes 6-8 weeks! Why couldn't she just give me a gift card or rering them? I am so over WAGS!
WAGS trip#2
Yes I am a glutton for punishment but I had the other GC from the awful transaction at the beginning of this month.

3 Goldfish 3/$3
Posture D $8.99
Paid $6.79 on GC and .70 in cash and...

THE REGISTER REWARD PRINTED!!!!YAY!

Friday Shopping

2009-05-08T14:28:00.000-07:00

Target

Total OOP: $9.36
Total Savings:$42.39
10 Quaker bites $1 each
used 10 -$1 off TQ
5 Chex Mix $1 ea
used 5 -$1 off TQ
4 Banana Boat sunblock .97 ea
used 4-$1 off MQ
2 Quaker True Delights $2.89 ea (Coconut banana,these are amazing!)
used 2 -$1 off MQ
used 2-$1 off TQ
Diet Coke $1.39
-$1.39 MQ from My Coke Rewards
Apples 2lb .99/lb
used 2 -$1 off/lb TQ
3 Band Aids .99 ea trial size
used 3 -$1 off MQ
6 Bliss candy bars $1 ea
used 6 -$1 off TQ
4 Pringles .69 ea
used 4 -0.50 off TQ
4 Easy Mac .89 ea
used BOGO printable
used -$1 off two TQ
Book $5.99
Leg warmers for crawling babies for my neighbors baby $2.58 (75% off)
Walmart:
6 Capri Sun $1.87 each
used -$1 off MQ
5 Hunts BBQ sauce .98ea
used -0.75 off MQ 5/3 SS
Book $5.97
5 Febreeze Noticables $4.84 ea
used 5 -$4 off MQ 5/3 PG
Huggies wipes $1.57
used -$1 off MQ
4 Evercare Lint rollers .97
used 4 -$1 printables
Sani Kids Wipes $2 ea
used 2 -$1 Printable
Total OOP: $22.20
Total Savings: $37.75!
CVS-
Trans #1

5 Coke 12 packs $20
used $5 -$1 off printable (print limit reached)
3 Kelloggs Cereal 3/$10
used 3 -$1 off printable
2 GE Nuts $2/2 CRT
CVS Sunblock $1.99
-$1 Off CRT
2 GE bags candy
-$1/2 CRT
Used: $22.99
Total OOP: $1.97
Received: $15.00

Trans 2:
4 cards
used Buy 3 get 1 free CRT
Nuts $2
used -$2/2 off CRT
Total OOP: $1.96

Walgreens:
2 Pert Plus for Men 2/$5
used 2 -$1.50 off MQ
2 Oreo 2/$6
Bayer Crystal's $2.49
used -$1.50 off printable
Right Guard $2.99
used -$1.00 MQ
Colgate $4.49
used -$1 off printable
Total OOP:$0 used Gift Card
RR received :$14

WAGS/CVS

2009-05-05T12:13:00.000-07:00

WAGS:
Newspaper $1.50
Bread $1.09
Bayer Crystals $2.49
used -$1 off MQ from CVS tearpad
Pert Plus for Men 2/$5
used 2 -$1.50 MQ 5/3 PG
4 MR CLEAN ERASERS 2/$5
USED 2 B1G1 MQ 5/3 SS
Then I used $11 RR
Total OOP:$3.69
RR Received:$6.50
CVS:
Milk $2.79
Zantrex $4.99
4 CVS Nuts .99 each
used 2 -$2/2 CRT
Colgate $2.99
used -$1 printable
2 Vitamin shampoo/conditioner $6.99 ea
(these had try me free tags but it says limit one rebate per household so we will see but they smell AMAZING! This is the blackberry pomegranate one, no idea what "formula" it is just loved the smell)
Then I used $26.89 ECB
Total OOP: $0.82
ECB received: $6.99
Will get $6.99 in rebate if not $13.98

Yes I blew a lot of ECB's but I really wanted the shampoo and conditioner and every once in a while I can splurge right? At .82 I say yes.

Weekend Shopping and GRRRRR WAGS!

2009-05-04T07:27:00.000-07:00

WALMART:
Walmart has the 4lb bags that were previously $5 on sale for $3 and I found three -$2 coupons that I forgot i had in the P&G $120 coupon booklet!
3 bags Iams dog food $3 each
used 3-$2 off mQ
Kitten Chow $1.87
used free kitten chow MQ from previous Sunday paper
Book for DD $3.48
Book for me $5.97
Total OOP: $13 and change
Savings:$7.87

CVS: Can I just say I love CVS? They are so nice and EASY especially when you compare them to the following WAGS transaction. Anyway...

3 Kelloggs cereal 3/$10
used 3 -$1 off printables from Coupons.com (hurry they are still available!)
2 CVS nuts
used $2/2 CVS CRT
2 COlgate Max Fresh
used 2 -$1 off MQ from All you Magazine
Aleve $2.99
used -$1 off peelie on box
2 Dawn dishsoap .99 each
used 2 -.50 MQ $120 P&G booklet
Adidas deodorant $3.99
used -$1 MQ previous insert
Zantrex $4.99

Then I used a $4/20 CRT
and $18.98 in ECB
Total OOP:$0.93
Savings:$40.65
ECB receievd: $16.99

WAGS-AKA the Bane of my existence
2 Newspapers $1.50 ea
2 Listerine 2/$9
used 2 -$2 MQ
Dawn .99
used -.50 MQ
Colgate Sensitive $4.49
used -$1 printable
2 books for DD $10
Walgreens Ibuprofen 0.50
Right Guard Extreme $2.99
used -$1 off MQ

OOP:$ 3.10
RR used $29.50
Total Savings: $41.96

Got back :$11 RR

And the reason this doesn't add up IS! A lousy manager! Well not exactly but...

I also purchased Thermacare wraps at $5.99 thinking I would get $3 RR back. I also used a $3 printable for this that was not taken off my total. When I went back to check the sign to make sure I go the right one because the RR DID NOT print I discovered that the RR sign was covered up by the weekly sale sign and when I looked under it it said I had to buy advil too to get the RR. I decided since I didn't need Advil and I didn't get my coupon taken off that I would just return it. Well what was I thinking? The manager came over and began to lecture me about how I shouldn't have gotten the RR that I did and that now I am only allowed one transaction per week that would print a RR. If I were to get more he was instructed to rip up the RR. He said "it says it right there in the ad" Which it does not of course it just says one per transaction. He then went on to tell me that it was coupon fraud and all but accused me of it and people come in to several stores and clear the shelves and that the manufacturer is losing out because people like me are making money off it. I was very calm and told him that this was ridiculous and that they would be losing a lot of business if this was true. FYI I did email WAGS corporate and have not received a response yet. There is no way this is true for obvious reasons, I mean what is he gonna do monitor everyone that walks in his store and everything they buy? Honestly I have had very few issues up until this point but this trip was highly disappointing and I said I would not be back. At least to that store anyway:) How about you? Have you had any ridiculous stories in WAGS or anywhere else?

I was then refunded my $5.99 and given back my $ 3.00 printable which left my
OOP:=-$2.89

Free Mail Monday

2009-05-04T07:23:00.000-07:00

Zyrtec sample an $2 MQ
Disney vacation planning guide
Free ticket to Universal studios
Gillette Body wash/shampoo
Caress Evenly gorgeous
Crest toothpaste

FYI-most of my toiletry samples have come from Walmart.com they always have great samples and they ship super quick normally within a week or so!

There are no words

2009-05-01T19:55:00.000-07:00

Need some snacks? I cleaned out my pantry because it was getting a little hairy in there. This is just snacks and I now know what a problem I have. A lot of this is Easter,Valentines, and Christmas candy but some is also free or almost free stuff, fillers, and just general junk. I was just going to go through it and make a donate pile and generally organize it. It covered my entire kitchen table and that's not including what you don't see as it is stacked and a bunch of it is hiding underneath. Now if you will excuse me I think I am going to be sick.

Crystal

A Whole Lotta Shopping

2009-05-01T19:08:00.000-07:00

Its been another busy week!

Target:
4lbs apples
used (4)-$1 off lb TQ
2 Toddler tshirts $2.80 each
3 Quaker Granola snacks .99 each
used (3) -$1 off Quaker TQ
used $5 GC
Total OOP: $0.85

CVS:
2 Zooth toothbrushes $1.99 each
used BOGO MQ
got $2 ECB
2 CVS nuts
used $2/2 CVS nuts CRT
I did this transaction in two different stores and both times the cashier took off $3.19 for the toothbrushes and I can't figure out why. The coupon doesn't even state a max amount like maybe they just typed that in so maybe it was how it scanned. Weird, anyway it put me into a negative balance which I also didn't think was possible so I added the snickers and M&M's for DD.
Total OOP: $0.16
$2 ECB back

Same as above only I added the Aleve Cold and sinus without a coupon I might add but this stuff is phenomenal. DD was with me so more candy was bought
Total OOP: $0.57
used $9.98 ECB
BOGO MQ $3.19
got $1 ECB because I had already used a Crest ECB for toothpaste earlier in the week.

WAGS:
This transaction seemed ok at the time but I realized when I got home that the cashier missed a $2 MQ and I put two Ecotrin in one transaction and only got rewards for one. I was initially going to do two transaction but they didn't have any Bayer Crystals so I just threw it all together in one not thinking.
Also the Carefree was a great deal and I didn't have any coupons for it with me so I just said oh well I will get it anyway. I got home to find the coupons I had for it were expired anyway.
2 Bayer Heart Advantage $1.69 each
Carefree 60 pack $1.09
2 Ecotrin $2 Each
Nivea $4.99
Used:
-$1 Nivea MQ
(2) -$2 Bayer MQ (she forgot one but it was overage so I wrote it off)
Then I used $8 RR
Total OOP: $4.88 (I returned one of the Ecotrin for $2 the next day so my adjusted total was $2.88)
Got back: $7 RR

I am missing a few transactions and pictures because I have been sick and so tired but most are just repeats of WAGS.

Weekly Mail Freebies

2009-04-23T06:25:00.000-07:00

I got all of this this week in the mail for free! The letter from Kimberly Clark was a $5 gift card for Publix. I submitted for these at various times in the last month or so but Walmart is very speedy with their samples and those were the goodnights pants and Rachel Ray dog food sample
.
Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Traveler Conde Nast magazine
Trojanz condom
Emergen-C
PLaytex Tampons
Goodnight boxer pants
Huggies coupons
Express coupons (I think I am just on this mailing list)
Disney planning guide
Prilosec OTC plus coupon
Rachel Ray Dog Food

ALL FREE!!!

Kmart Super Doubles/WAGS/CVS

2009-04-22T14:42:00.001-07:00

WAGS:
2 Free COntour Meters
Skintimate $2.99
Got $3 RR
Chapstick $1.99
$2 RR
Buy coke get free candy bar
3 Reach Floss
used .99 in ad Q
-$3/3 Reach MQ March insert
Total OOP:$6.86
Total Savings:$88.88
RR $2, $3
CVS:
Cloth bag .99
Edge
Bayer Crystals $2.00
used -$1.50 off peelie
got $2 ECB
Paper $1.50
Dove Skin Vitalizer $4
used -$3.50 off MQ
Physicians Formula 40% off
used -$1 MQ,-$5 off CVS CRT
Act Total
used -$1.00 off 4/19 ss
2 CVS nuts $2
used $2 off 2 CVS CRT
2 Crest Pro Health
used 2 -.75 off MQ
Total OOP:$3.74
Total Savings:$45.28
ECB:$8.89
OK NOW FOR THE GOOD STUFF! Our Kmart is finally doing Super Doubles on Manufacturer coupons! In my area they doubled up to $2 which I was releived to find out that a neighboring city was only doubling uo to .75! Anyway I don't have the complete breakdown but I spent $3.04 for $ 77 worth of stuff. I was worried about this because we have never done this here before but it went off without a hitch! Whew!
WAGS for Earth Day:
Free Bag with coupon on Wags site also got 15% off order
Crest pro health
used free coupon from previous monitor purchase
Contour meter
used free coupon
Freedent B2G1 coupon from Tennessee paper( we were there this weekend)
3 Reach Floss
used in ad .99 each
-$3/3 MQ
Total OOP:$4.86
Total Savings:$88.70
Received another free Crest coupon
will submit for $5 rebate at WAGS when you buy 4

Walmart/WAGS

2009-04-17T14:14:00.001-07:00

WAGS:

This did not go as planned as there was supposed to be some great deals on clearance and this store just didn't have what I needed anyway. I did get some super cheap Easter candy to donate because my DH will be so upset if we keep this in the house. DD got super lucky with a Barbie Easter basket because it was 75% off and I needed something to keep her happy.

Basket $2.40
Crest toothpaste $4.49
used free wyb Bayer meter Q
chick eggs .16
5 bags Hershey candy .62 each (I am not positive but I think I can submit for the ESR for this, them donate them
Bliss candy $1.00
used -$1.00 MQ
Sugar babies egg .32
Used $8.00 RR
Original OOP: $2.83
Possible ESR $5.00
I also bought a toothbrush and returned it so I ended up with a negative total overall. I picked out the wrong kind and RR didn't print so I decided it wasn't worth it. Sorry Nanci!

Walmart:

Yay free dog food again!!
The IAMS 4lb bags were on Clearance for $3 DOWN FROM $5 and I had $3 off coupons from Winn Dixie which I wasn't sure if they would take them but they were Manufacturer coupons so I figured I would try and she took them.
2 bags Iams $3 each
used 2 -$3 off MQ
2 Mc Cormick seasoning packs $1.00 each
used 2 -$1.00 off MQ
6 Axe travel size .97 each
used 6 -1.00 off mQ
6 Kotex Liners $1.00 each
used 2 -$2 off 2 IP, 2-$1.00 off MQ
Kraft dressing $1.58
used -$1.50 off MQ
Quaker cheese rice crisps $1.37
used -$1.00 off mQ
Olay 2 pack barsoap $2.48
used -$2 off MQ
Total OOP: .67 plus tax

CVS/Target/Wags 4-15

2009-04-16T12:34:00.000-07:00

WAGS:
Breeze monitor $14.99
-14.99 smart source coupon
6 Dove deodorants .99 each
used 2 -$1.00 off mq
4 popcorn balls .25 each
bread $1.00
used $3.50 RR
TOTAL OOP: $1.24
Total Savings:$ 66.99
Total
Target:
Well I always seem to go to this grumpy cashier Charlie but here is the thing. I think he gets so annoyed with my coupons that he Just takes all of them without question to get me out of line. Now don't get me wrong I am not using the wrong coupons just some that may be 1.00 off for a .99 item and a lot of other cashiers give me a hard time. This time like last time the pringles rang up wrong and when I told him he just fixed it without question. I think he is a team leader or something but i am not sure how much more of his attitude I can take. Anyway he gets me out of there in record time as well. Oh well.

There was a bunch of stuff on Easter clearance for 75% off and I usually wait until it goes to 90% but a lot of times I lose out on stuff if I wait that long. SO:
Easter socks $1.24, .99
3 Airhead candies on clearance for .43 each
used 2 .55 off coupons from March insert (these were normally .59 so I would have paid .04 each before but since my coupon was for higher and I only had two I bought an extra one plus DD and DH love them) Charlie was having a hard time getting things to scan so he gave me .55 off each

2 Pringles mini's on sale for $1 each
used 2 -.50 off MQ
3 Aveeno lotion $2.99 each
used -$10.00 off wyb 3 coupon from Aveeno website
4 Purell Hand sanitizer $1.59 each
used 2 -$2 off wyb MQ IP
Easter hair accessories $0.74
Cottonelle TP $7.69
-1.00 off (not the best deal but needed)
Easter wreath $2.49
2 Easter egg dye .24 each
Kotex liners $1.02
used -$1.00 off MQ
Total OOP: $17.36
Total savings $36.10

CVS:

SO excited about this! Too bad its not for HE washers. That's ok my mom can always use it! I printed these coupons from Coupons.com and type in this zip code because my zip code will not pull up the coupon 44514.
I have seen the HE kind available but not in my CVS

4 Purex detergent $6.99 BOGO
used 2 BOGO IP's
Softsoap Apricot Scrub $4.99
used -$1.00 off (be careful with these as not all varieties will print an ECB what what I have tried on the Apricot and Cocoa Butter ones work)
3 caramel candies for DD .99
used 2 BOGO -$7.00 each
$2 ECB
total OOP: $4.22
ECB receieved $4.99
Total savings: $31.48

Acronyms

2009-04-14T19:31:00.000-07:00

Here are some commonly used acronyms for those newbies out there. Let me know if you have any questions!

Q or MQ- coupon or manufacturer coupon
WAGS-Walgreens
B1G1 or BOGO- buy one get one free
IP- Internet printable
ECB-Extra Care Bucks from CVS. They print when you buy items that offer them, can be used as money off your next purchase
RR-Register rewards same type of thing as CVS only for WAGs just not as easy to use
WYB- when you buy
Blinkie-coupon the little machine puts out next to products
CRT-cash register tape or at CVS price scanner machine
ESR-easy saver rebate at WAGS
FAR-free after rebate
MIR-mail in rebate
OYNO-on your next order
OOP- Out of pocket (money you spend)
Peelie- sticker coupons attached to product
Catalina- coupons that print like register rewards at WAGS or at Winn Dixie
PG- Procter and Gamble
SS-Smart Source
RP- Red Plum

CVS/WAGS 04/14

2009-04-14T17:15:00.000-07:00

CVS:
2 Raisin Bran $2 each
used -$1 off IP
Apple Jacks $2
used -$1 off recent insert
2 squeaky dog toys .15 each
Mirror jewelry box $1.50 (I wonder what lucky family member will get this for Xmas?)
Book .60
Colgate 360 toothbrush $3.99
used -.75 March insert
Softsoap body wash $4.99
used -$1.50 off coupon in mailer
2 Stayfree Ultrathins $1.52 each
used -$2 off recent insert
-$2 off CRT
Werther's candy B1g1 $2.19
used 2 -.55 coupons dispenser next to product
4 Sobe Life water B1G1
used 2 B1G1 IP's
Essence of beauty cherry blossom spray .50

then I used $ 12.56 ECB
Total OOP: .59
recieved $ 12.98 ECB
Total savings:$65.37

lots of stuff on up to 90% off on clearance!
Awesome trip!

Please excuse my toaster, knives, can opener etc in the background. These were not purchased today. I really need to stop taking pictures there!

WAGS:
This didn't quite work out as planned but was ok. I had two -$1 off dove deodorant coupons they wouldn't take because they were .99 and the coupon was for $1 in my regular store they would have taken it.

6 trial size Dove Deodorant .99 each
used 2 -$1.50 0ff 2
Iceland water .99
had free coupon from Entertainment book
Colgate Max Fresh toothbrush $3.29
used -.75 off
Luggage tag $1.99
Gator scrub pants (50% off) $6.50

then I used $4 in RR
Total $11.22
used $7.44 GC
Total OOP: $3.78
Total savings:
$14.44
Should have gotten $6 RR for dove and $3.29 for COlgate but they didn't print so the manager just gave me $9.29 in cash

CVS 4/05

2009-04-09T18:59:00.000-07:00

CVS:
2 bamboo easter baskets $1.99 each (we have plenty of these but I am making baskets for my neighbor's kids)
received $3.98 ECB
2 Easter grass .79 each
received $1.58 ECB
2 cans pringles .88 each (looking back 5 days later I realize they charged me $2.99 for the second one) must take back-yikes!
2-$1.00 pringles coupons
Skintimate shave gel $3.49
received $3.49 ECB
Colgate Toothpaste $2.99
used -$1 off MQ
received $2.99 ECB
Used 9.99, 1.99 previous ECB
Total OOP: .93
Received back : $12.04 ECB

WAGS today Roll-ONNNNN!

2009-03-30T11:44:00.001-07:00

EDIT:
For my lovely stine sorry I left this out. What I mean by rolling a transaction is this:
When you buy the Softsoap for example a coupon will print out for a free Softsoap. Buy another Softsoap and use the free coupon(you will have to pay tax hence the .28) This was a glitch in the system and they fixed it but everyonce in a while cool stuff like this happens!

I will do a post on abbreviations and the ins and outs of CVS and Wags ASAP!

What an exciting trip! I read on some blogs that the Soft soap deal was rolling SO I had to check it out! The Soft soap is priced at $3.99 and when you buy one a RR for a Free one comes out. As it turns out you can then use this coupon in a separate transaction to get another free, pay tax and then another free RR will print. Do this as many times as your cashier will allow. I went to see Nanci again(FAV WAGS cashier) and she let me do it 6 times! We could have done more but I used all my change and didn't want to put .28 on my debit card. Here's the lowdown:

Glucose Meter $14.99 (in case you are wondering I donate these)
Soft soap $3.99
Chap stick $1.99
Skintimate Shave Gel $2.49
Elastics .75
Used :
-$14.99 Glucose meter 3/22 SS
-$3.99 WAGS RR from yesterday's transaction
-$3 RR from previous
Total OOP:
$2.74
Received: $3 for skintimate RR
Free Crest Toothpaste for purchasing Meter! I didn't know this was coming!
Free Soft soap body wash
$2 RR for Chap stick
Total Savings:
$88.48
Trans #2
Candy that DD opened without me noticing and began eating .39
Halls cough drops $1.99
Diet Coke $1.39
Hershey bar .89
Newspaper $1.50
Used:
Free Halls coupon in 3/29 SS
free Hershey bar wyb coke product
-$3 RR from last trans
Total OOP:
.51
Total Savings: $5.88 (not sure why I didn't get a soft soap with this order?)

Trans #3
Skintimate shave gel $2.49
Soft soap $3.99
Used: Free Soft soap RR
Total OOP: $2.95
Received :
Free Soft soap wash
$3 RR

Then I rolled my Soft soap coupons four more times for .28 each and left with one more free body wash for next trip. Also added my free Crest Pro Health Tpaste.
Total OOP:
$1.12
received free body wash RR
Total Savings:
$22.45

Thanks Nanci!

CVS/WAGS Sunday

2009-03-29T18:44:00.000-07:00

CVS Trans #3
2 Cadbury Eggs 1.50
2 baskets @75% off .38 each
2 Softsoap Ensemble Refills $3.99 each
4 Rimmel Mascara BOGO
used -2 $2 MQ
2- Free Rimmel Mascara -$6.47 each From April All You Magazine
OOP:3.64
Received: $4 ECB
Total Savings: $40.15

Target:
To start with I returned two packages of Diapers for @$19.00 on a gift card because DD is potty training and we have way more diapers than we need.
Outdoor Rug (not pictured) $9.99 (needed for messy dog!)
Hello Kitty panties for said toddler $3.54
Rainblo bubble gum .99
3 Bags Cheetos $1.29 each
used 3 -$1.00 off Cheetos target printable(=.29 each) DD LOVES them I will use them to bribe her to use the potty!
Easter grass .29
4 Gillette Face/body wash $2 each
used 4 -$2 off Gillette MQ's
Total OOP:0.00
Total Savings: $11.00

For those who don't know you can print Target coupons directly from their website to use alone or in conjunction with manufacturer coupons. Or you can print them from the kiosks in store used for bridal and baby registries. When you get there select Target.com and then all the way at the bottom click on grocery coupons and print (hey use their paper and ink!)
CVS Trans #1 and #2
2 Accuchek Monitors $9.99 each $19.98
Received $19.98 ECB. (These were two sep transactions one for me one for my hubby's card)
4 Soft soap Ensembles refills $3.99 each
used 4 $2 MQ from April All you Magazine
Received $8 ECB (two sep trans)
2 Paas egg coloring kits $1.99 recieved $1.99 ECB each (Two sep trans)
4 Gold Emblem cashews .99 each Used 2 -$1 off 2 GE nuts (two sep trans)
Total OOP:$7.90
Total ECB used:$26.00
Total Savings:$55.98
Total ECB received: $32.00
Wags:
Diet Coke $1.39
Reese's cups 0.00 Free wyb Coke product
2 Glade Soy candles $5.99 each
used -$4 printable MQ and -$2 ESC coupon
Walitin $6.99 used -$3.oo ESC coupon
Soft soap body wash $3.99 used -$1.50 MQ from All You Magazine
received Free Softsoap body wash coupon
2 Bags Halls cough drops ,used 2 free Halls cough drops 3/29 Smart Source
1 Newspaper $1.50
Chap stik Lip butter $1.99 received $1.99 RR
Used -$9 RR from previous trans
Total OOP: $3.67
Received $2 RR and Free Softsoap body wash
Total savings :$ 31.87

Crystal

What did you get FREE this week?

2009-03-27T15:00:00.000-07:00

WAGS Trans # 1
Breeze Contour $14.99
3 Caramel candies .99
2 Extra Gum $1.29
Jane Liner $2.39
Tums Dual Action $7.99
Bic Soleil $3.59
Jane Eyeshadow $2.19
Jane Lip Balm $2.39
Jane Eyeshadow $2.19
Jane Liner $2.39
Excedrin Menstrual $5.99
2 Schick Quattro Trimstyle $8.99 each
Coupons Used:
Bic Soleil -$4 ECS
Schick Quattro ESC-$8.00
Excedrin -$4 ESC
-$14.99 Breeze Coupon
-$3 Tums
5-$2 off Jane Cosmetics
2-$4 Schick MQ SS 3/22
-$1.29 Extra BOGO
-$2 Excedrin MQ
-$2 Bic Soleil MQ

Total:$12.80
Earned $3 RR
Total Savings:$ 119.08

WAGS Trans # 2
8 Act Popcorn Balls $4.00 @ 2/$1
Coupons used:
4-$1/2 MQ from April All You Mag
Total : $0

Note: The cashier tried to give me a hard time about this saying it was coupon fraud and I should have to at least pay tax. It completely went through with no problem and I asked her why and also reminded her that it is a food item and there should be no tax anyway. She insisted on calling her manager and he said to go ahead after she told him that "it is a food item there shouldn't be tax" and then I was free to go. Hmmpfh! She handed me back my receipt and the coupons and boy was I irritated but I gave them back to her. She said "oh thanks, sorry about that" I just don't get why these cashiers make such a big deal out of nothing (literally). Anyway free POPCORN BALLS! Oh how me and my DD love them.
Walmart:

5- 4lb bags Iams Puppy Food $5 Each $25.00
Coupons used:
5-$5 Iams Puppy food MQ
Total: $0.00
Total Savings $25.00 and maybe one week of food for my fat puppy!

CVS Trans#1
4 Earth Essentials Paper Towels 2/$1= $2.00
Nova Max Glucose monitor $9.99
2 Gold Emblem Cashews .99= $1.98

Coupons Used:
-$1 off CVS paper towel CRT
-$2 off Gold Emblem Nuts CRT
- $9.99 ECB from Previous trip
Total OOP:
$0.98
Recieved: $ 9.99 ECB for Nova Max
Total Savings:$66.15
CVS Trans #2
4- 8 Pack Diet mountain Dew 4/$10
2- 1 Gallon TGLee Milk 2/$6
Used:
2 $1.00 off TGLee Coupons
3-$1.00 Diet Mountain Dew
One free 8 pack Mountain Dew $2.50
Total $8.20
Total Savings $10.84
Recieved $ 4 ECB (2 TGLEE, @ Mountain Dew)

Bzz Agent-Diet Mountain Dew

2009-03-25T11:18:00.001-07:00

Time for a new Bzz Agent Blog! Yesterday I received my Mountain Dew Bzz Agent samples and coupons! I think it is just hilarious that they actually sent me to cans of DMD all wrapped up in bubble wrap. Don't ask me why I just think it's funny. Well if you have ever liked Mountain Dew and didn't want the calories and super sweetness then this is for you. It was so good and I didn't have to worry about calories and it had just enough caffiene to give me the boost I needed. They sent me some $1.00 off coupons as well as a free 12 pack coupon. Too bad we only have 8 or 18 packs here in Florida,stinks but still free soda! Wahoo! Can you tell the caffiene has kicked in? If anyone wants a $1.00 off coupon let me know, otherwise I will pass them out in church and to close friends here. Don't forget I still have $3 off Afrin Sea Mist too. I am not sure what else I can say about this product other than it has a citrus taste and is just delicious. Now if I can just find a restaurant that will serve it. Try it out it is worth your while. I give it 5 out of 5 stars and would definitly purchase it.

Crystal

WAGS 03/23

2009-03-25T07:01:00.000-07:00

WAGS trans #1:
Stark Trek PEZ candy (for bro in law) $10.49
2-Pledge Fabric Sweeper $7.00
Freestyle Blood Glucose Meter $9.99
Contour Blood Glucose Meter $14.99
3 Greeting cards $2.97
2- Window Clings (DD loves these)$1.98
Subtotal:$47.42
Used: -9.99 Freestyle Meter attached to box
-$ 14.99 Contour coupon in 3/22 Smart Source
2-$2.00 off Pledge IP
- .50 off window clings in this weeks ad
- $3 RR from last trip

total after coupons:$17.02
I am getting back $10.49 for the PEZ and another $1 from Pledge with rebate so...
Total OOP=$5.53
Total Savings with sales $176.48
I looked in three stores for these stinkin razor because they are such a good deal. They have a bikini trimmer on the bottom!Awesome. They retail for $11.99 but were on sale for $8.99
WAGS TRANS #2
3- Schick Quattro trimstyle Razor $26.97
Tums Dual Action Antacid: $7.99
Gallon Milk $3.19
Total B4 coupons:$38.15
Used:
3-$4 0ff Schick coupons in 3/22 Smart Source
1- $4 off Schick coupon in Easy Saver Catalog (this deducts $4 for each with one coupon)
-$3 off Tums Dual Action 3/22 Smart Source
-$11.54 WAGS gift card from previous rebates
Total OOP:$1.50
Received $3 RR for Tums
Total Savings: $38.00
WAGS TRANS# 3,4,&5
I have to give a shout out to my favorite WAGS cashier. This lady Nanci takes such good care of me every time I go in there and never gives me a hard time about my coupons.She told me about these toothpastes as they were on clearance and I haven't been able to find them anywhere but she had them behind her counter and let me buy them. They were .95 and printed out $1.00 RR each so I had to do three seperate transactions but with my coupons profited .93 each! I heart Nanci!

1 Crest Pro Health Night Toothpaste .95
-$1 Crest coupon from previous Sunday coupons
she adjusted the coupon down to .95
Total .07 (tax) got back $1 RR for .93 profit x3!!!!! YAY NANCI!
Total savings:$11.37

WAGS Final TRANS:
By the way I did not do all these transactions in one store and if I needed to I would get back in line so as not to hold everyone up each time. I had some time on my hands yesterday and went to three stores but they were all close by (we have a LOT of WAGS here!) This transaction was also with Nanci and she gave me a ton of really cool samples! Thanks Nanci!

Bayer Contour Breeze 2 Meter: $14.99
Tums Dual Action $7.99
3 Caramel candies ( not pictured cause somebody ate them:)).99
Dial trial size body wash .49

Used:-$14.99 Contour Meter 3/22 Smart Source
-$3.oo Tums 3/22 SS
Total:
$6.59 (Paid on Gift card) OOP=$0
Recieved: $3 RR for Tums
Total Savings: $65.49

Crystal

Mailbox Monday-Bzz Agent Product

2009-03-24T08:13:00.001-07:00

Here is what i have gotten in the mail by way of samples and coupons etc. The popcorn above is Salt and Lime flavor and I didn't realize that when I ordered it so I will probably donate it to the church. Also with it were some coupons one for Hunts which I wish I gotten one day sooner because of all the tomato sauce I just bought at Wags. Oh well.

The second picture(sorry its sideways) is this new sample site I am using. The company is called Bzz Agent and they send you selected emails depending on your preferences to try new products. They then send you the product along with coupons to hand out to family and friends. This first product I tried was for Afrin Pure Sea nasal rinse. The purpose of this product is to clean out your nasal passages(I know gross huh?) from allergens, pollutants, dirt, and even some colds. It is supposed to help you breathe better and more easily as well as keep you healthy. It can be used up to four times a day which I am not so sure about. I tried it and while I seem to feel clearer I sneeze every once in a while to get out any extra stuff! Coincidence? Maybe. It is fairly easy to use but my recommendation would be to definitely do it in the shower. You are literally squirting it in your nose and do not want to inhale or swallow it. I found it to be very messy trying to do it over the sink. It is made with pure salt water so if you do swallow it won't hurt you but I would compare it to swallowing or inhaling ocean water...yuck! Luckily this hasn't happened to me! I do like the product however and will continue to use it more times each day. It retails for around $14 and is slated to go on sale at CVS in two weeks with Extra Care Bucks. The coupons I have are for $3 off and I think the sale price is $9.99 with $3 ECB back so you would end up paying $3.99 for it! Not bad! Or even better you could check out:

http://www.bzzagent.com/

and be a part of your own product testing! Next up is Diet Mountain Dew for me! If you would like one of my coupons let me know and I will send out to the first 5 entries!

Crystal

Welcome

2009-03-03T13:01:00.000-08:00

I wanted to start this blog to show my friends and family how I save money on groceries, toiletries, you name it and to save everyone a little bit or a lot of much needed MONEY!

Here are some of the great deals I have gotten this week at Walgreens and CVS.

Walgreens:
Two Window Clings (I normally buy these on clearance) 1.98
Breeze Contour Glucose Monitor 14.99
Tums 7.99
2 Colgate total 6.98
2 Windex Multi Purpose
Axe Shampoo for Men 5.99
Wags Extra Strength Pain Pills 2.99
Bubblicious 1.69
Reese's cups 2/$1.00 (I ate one sue me)
Right Guard Professional 5.99
11 cans Hunts tomato sauce
Used: $50 in coupons and total was $7.52 but I return four razors because of a coupon debacle and got back 11.52 so total was -$4.52 for all of this
Also I got $3 more in register rewards for the Tums and will receive $20 in mail in rebates! STEAL!
CVS Transaction #1
4 -8packs Mountain Dew4/$10(not pictured)
2- Post Cereal 1.88 each
2- Colgate wisp mini toothbrushes with paste built in( I am so excited about these!) 1.99 each
2- Gold Emblem candy .99 each
Total: 19.72 before tax
Used: $12.76 Manufacturer coupons
$5off $15 CRT
$5.99 CVS coupons
The reason this doesn't add up is because I bought a Maybelline foundation for 7.99 that was supposed to give ecbs but didn't so I returned it. This left me with an overage of $2.53. I also received $2 ECB back for the Mountain Dew. Total profit of $4.53!
CVS transaction #2
Nova Max Glucose Monitor $9.99
2-Gold Emblem Candy 1.98
Reinventing Beauty mag has ($20 CVS coupons inside) .99
2-Colgate Wisp 3.98
Diet Coke 1.49 (I never do this but I was super thirsty)
Total before coupons: $18.43
Used : -
$1 off candy CRT
-2-.50 Colgate Wisp
-$5off $15 CVS CRT
-$9 ECB
Total OOP: $2.93
I received $9.99 in ECB for next time!

This transaction came out to be .30 for over $50 worth of stuff not including the bag of ice not shown as well as two more pieces of candy that DH and DD ate before I could get a picture. I had to add the candy because I went into a negative balance! That's never happened before!

-$10 off Sambucol ESC
-$4 off Sambucol IP
-$5 off Colgate ESC 2.50 each
-$6 RR from previous trip
-$14.99 One touch monitor MQ