Rite-Aid Trip -- Back in Action!

After a few weeks off from Sale shopping due to vacations, flea markets and a death in the family, this week I was finally back in action, and it felt good!  Here's the loot I grabbed up at Rite-Aid this week:

2 - 8 ct Hawaiian Punch Drink Mix Sticks $1 ea - $0.20 ea Card Discount = $0.80 ea or 2/$1.60

2 bags Gardetto's Snack Mix $2.99 ea - $1.49 ea Sale - $0.50/1 MC x 2 - $1 UP+Rewards wyb 2 = 2/$1

1 Hungry Jack Pancake Mix $2.49 - $0.50 Sale + 1 Hungry Jack Syrup $3.79 - $1.79 Sale - $1/2 MC - $1 UP+Rewards wyb 2 = 2/$1.99

2 - 2 pks FiXion Pilot Pens $3.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 - $1/1 Rite-Aid Values C - $2.75 MIR on package = 2 FREE + $1.76 MM!

1 bottle Dickinson Witch Hazel $5.99 - $1.20 Card Discount - $4.79 MIR on package = FREE + I now qualify for the FREE Glam Bag offer!

1 Super Poli-Grip $1.99 - $0.40 Sale - $0.99 Free Item MC (Should have been $1.59!) = $0.60

1 bottle Visine for Contacts $4.99 - $1 Card Discount - $2/1 MC - $1/1 in-ad C - $3 UP+Rewards = FREE + $2.01 MM!

1 Crest Sensitive Toothpaste $3.79 - $1.10 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2.69 SCR = FREE + $1 MM!

+ Tax $0.30

- $9 UP+Rewards used to Pay

- $5/25 Rite-Aid Coupon

Total OOP: $1.95, paid with FREE gift card - $2.69 expected SCR - $7.54 expected MIR - $5 UP+Rewards Received = ALL FREE + $13.28 Money-Maker!!!!

Fruited Chicken Salad - Tempt Your Tummy Tuesday

2 Cooked and Cubed Chicken Breasts

1 Medium Yellow Delicious Apple Peeled and Diced

As Many Red Grapes as you like cut in half

Add as much Mayo as desired and mix well.  Serve immediately and refrigerate any leftovers!

Target Coupon Shopping Trip from Last Wednesday!

I stopped into Target the other day and was able to use up quite a few coupons before they expire the end of this month!  Here's what I ended up with:

1 Pamper's Wipes $2.39 - $2/1 MC = $0.39

2 Clean & Clear Astringents $3.99 ea - $1/1 TC x 2 - $2/1 MC x 2 = $0.99 ea or 2/$1.98

8 Satin Care Shave Gel Travel Size $0.99 ea - $1/1 MC x 8 (adjusted to $0.99 ea) = 8 FREE!

2 Woman's Degree Deodorant Travel Size $1.02 ea - $1/1 MC x 2 = 2/$0.04

1 Schick Hydro Razor 3 $6.51 on Sale - $4/1 TC - $5/1 MC = FREE + $2.49 Overage!

1 Schick Hydro Razor 5 $6.99 on Sale - $4/1 TC - $5/1 MC = FREE + $2.01 Overage!

1 pkg Bic Pens $0.99 - $1/1 TC (adjusted to $0.99) = FREE

3 Pantene Stylers $3.49 ea - $1/1 TC x 3 - $2/1 MC x 3 = $0.49 ea or 3/$1.47

+ Tax $1.52

Total OOP: $$0.90 -- THAT'S IT!!!  Savings of $47.89 or 98%!!!!!!!!!

Quick CVS ECB Stop

 While I was out running errands this morning, I also stopped into CVS to pick up a prescription and a FREE $25 gift card, and a few deals!

1 Altoids Tin $1.99 - $0.50 Sale - $1 ECB = $0.49

1 Colgate Toothpaste $3.89 - $0.90 Sale - $1/1 CVS C (Expired) - $2 ECB = FREE

1 Gillette Fusion Razor $12.99 - $3 Sale - $4/1 MC - $5 ECB  = $0.99

1 CVS Brand Prilosec $9.99 - $1 Sale - $3 ECB = $5.99

4 Sobe Life Waters (Not pictured) $1.59 ea - BOGO Free Sale x 2 - BOGO Free MC x 2 = 4 FREE

+ Tax $1.02

- $10.99 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $8.49, paid with FREE CVS gift card + Earned $11 ECB's for next time!

Rite Aid Trip!

I stopped into Rite-Aid this morning while I was going right next door to Shopper's anyway.  While I was there I picked up a prescription and a FREE $25 gift card as well as the deals for the week!

1 Bengay Massager $7.99 - $1.60 Card Discount - $2/1 MC - $3/1 in-ad C - $6.39 MIR = FREE + $5 MM!

1 Trident Layers Gum 3 pk $3.99 - $2 Sale - $1 UP+Rewards = $0.99

1 LA Looks Hair Gel $3.69 - $1.70 Sale - $1/1 MC - $0.99 SCR = FREE

2 Cheetos $2.99 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1 UP+Rewards = 2/$3

2 Veet Shave Creams $6.49 ea - BOGO Free Sale - $3/1 MC x 2 = 2/$0.49

1 Venus Breeze Razor $9.49 - $1.90 Card Discount - $2/1 MC - $4 UP+Rewards = $1.59

1 Pop-Up Scotch Tape Dispenser $3.29 - $0.66 Card Discount - $1/1 MC - $2.49 SCR = FREE + $0.86 MM!

+ Tax $0.95

- $5/25 Rite-Aid Coupon

- $3 SCR Check

- $6 UP+Rewards used to Pay

Total OOP: $3.03, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $6 UP+Rewards, $3.48 SCR & $6.39 MIR = ALL FREE + $12.84 Money-Maker!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Will Clothing Stop = Frugal Living!

Beautiful 3/4 Sleeve Top

Pretty Purple Long-sleeved Top

Chocolate Brown Drawstring Capris

Joe and I took his Grandfather to Good Will to try and find a suit.  We were successful!  While we were there he also found 6 shirts that he liked, and for helping him, he let me pick out these three items.  He used the senior discount and was able to get everything for $20 and change!  Good Will is AMAZING, and frugal!

Sunday's CVS Stop!

I also stopped into CVS Sunday before work to grab a few deals, but there really wasn't much to get this week, but that's okay every once in awhile!

2 CVS Panty Shields $0.89 ea - $0.39 ea Sale - $1 ECB wyb 2 = 2 FREE

1 box Kotex $4.99 - $1/1 MC - $4.99 ECB - $4 MIR = FREE + $5 MM!

1 Tylenol Precise Cream $7.99 - $2 Sale - $2/1 CVS C (expired) - $1/1 MC - $2 ECB = $0.99

1-2 pk Dove Bar Soap $3.29 - $0.29 Sale - $2 ECB = $1

+ $0.16 Tax

- $6 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $5.14, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $10.99 ECB's for next time (including $1 for using my Green Bag Tag)

Sunday's Rite-Aid Trip -- Lots of UP+ Rewards!

I stopped into Rite-Aid before work on Sunday and was able to grab some great deals, and now I have a TON of UP+ Rewards to roll into more deals!  Here's what I ended up with...

2-4 Double Roll pkgs Charmin TP $3.99 ea - $2 ea Clearance - $1/2 MC = 2/$2.98

1 Nivea Men's Body Wash $5.49 - $3.50 Sale - $1UP+ Reward = $0.99

1 Listerine Pocket Packs $4.49 - $0.90 Card Discount - $1/1 Rite-Aid Values C - $1/1 MC - $2.99 SCR = FREE + $1.40 MM!

4 boxes OB Tampons $4.99 ea - $1.99 ea Sale - $1.50/1 MC x 4 - $2 UP+Rewards wyb 2  x 2 = 4/$2

2-12 ct boxes Breathe Right Strips $5.99 ea - $2 ea Sale - $1.50/1 MC x 2 - $1 UP+Rewards x 2 = $1.49 ea or 2/$2.98

1-3 ct Box Act II Popcorn $2.49 - $1.49 Sale - $0.40/1 MC = $0.60

1 Colgate Toothpaste $3.69 - $0.74 Card Discount - $1/1 MC - $3 UP+Rewards = FREE + $1.05 MM!

+ $0.93 Tax

- $2 UP+Rewards from Previous Purchase

- $5/25 Rite-Aid Coupon

- $9 SCR Checks used to Pay

Total OOP: $5.02, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $11 UP+Rewards & $2.99 SCR!

Big Lots Stop

Because I was right next door at Rite-Aid and I had time before I had to get to work, I decided that I would stop into Big Lots, and I am glad I did because I was able to get several things that I have been looking for...

1 Year Student Planner $3

2 bags Tortellinis $1.60 ea = 2/$3.20

1 Seafood Seasoning Grinder $1.20

1 Coupon Organizer (mine has finally died!) $2.50

1 Toothbrush Cover $0.70

+ $0.38 Tax

Total OOP: $10.98

Safeway Coupon Trip!

Saturday evening I ventured out to Safeway and grabbed quite a few AWESOME coupon deals!  Here's what I ended up with...

4 Pepsi 2 lt $1.99 ea - $1 ea Sale = 4/$3.96

5 Motts Medley's Juices $3.99 ea - $2.01 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 4 = 5/$3.45

3-4 pks Yoplait Delights Yogurts $2.99 ea - $0.70 ea Sale - $0.50/1 MC doubled to $1 x 3 - $1.50 in-ad C =3/$2.37

1 Little Debbie's Oatmeal Cream Pies $1.59 - $0.59 Sale = $1

2 boxes Quaker Chewy Granola Bars $3.29 ea - $0.80 ea - $2 in-ad C - $1/2 MC = 2/$1.98

- $2 OYNO Coupon

Total OOP: $45.05 - Savings & Coupons $34.05 = OOP: $11 -- Savings of 76%!!