Rite Aid SCR Stop

Stopped into Rite Aid to grab the SCR items for the week & use my 20% off Discount card before it expires...
2 Tylenol $2.99 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 - $2.00 SCR ea = 2 Free + $0.02 MM
1 Men's Pert Plus Shampoo $3.99 - $0.80 Discount - $1.00 MC - $2.00 SCR - $3.19 MIR = Free + $3.00 MM
2 Clean & Clear astringents $4.49 ea - $0.90 ea Discount - $2.00/1 MC x 2 - $3.00 SCR = $0.18/2
1 Pretty Fall Dish towel $2.00 - $0.40 Discount = $1.60
Total Paid OOP with Tax ($0.72): $11.67 - $9.00 SCR to come - $3.19 MIR to come = ALL FREE + $0.52 MM!!!!

Walgreen's RR's Run

Stopped into Walgreen's so that I could roll my RR's before they had a chance to expire this week. Here's what I ended up with...
Goody's Elastic Hair Bands $2.99 - $2.00 RR = $0.99
3M Transparent Tape $1.29 ea - $2.37 WC - $1.00/3 MC = $0.50/3
4 Planters Trail Mixes $2.69 ea - $6.80 WC - $1.00/2 MC x 2 = $1.96/4
4 Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups $1.00 ea - BOGO Free MC x 2 ($1.29 x 2) - $1.00/4 WC - $1.00 RR = 4 Free + $0.58 MM
2 Tylenol $4.49 ea - BOGO Free Sale - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $2.49/2
2 Benedryl Sprays $3.99 ea - $5.00 RR wyb 2 - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $0.98/2
2 Act II Popcorn 2/$1.00
2 Walgreen's Cashews 2/$6.00 - $2.02 WC = $1.99 ea or $3.98/2
- Used $3, $3, $1, & $6 RR's to Pay
Total OOP with Tax ($0.51): $4.83 + Received $5 & $2 RR for next time :-)

Wal-mart Stop

Had to go to Wal-mart to get the September issue of All You -- Lots of Coupons inside!! and some FREE clear and clear face soap...
3 Clean & Clear Face Soap Travel size $0.97 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 3 = 3 Free + $0.09 MM
All You Magazine $2.24
Total: $2.15 + Tax

Martin's Shopping Spree :-)

Stopped into Martin's to take advantage of their Buy 5 get $3 off deal* and the Buy 6 get $3 off deal*, as well as use up a LOT of coupons before they expire at the end of the month...
6 Chex Mix $2.05 ea - $0.55 ea Sale - $0.60 ea Promo* - $0.50/1 MC x 6 - $0.50/1 Double x 6 = 6 Free + $0.60 MM
2 Nature Valley Clusters $3.19 ea - $0.69 ea Sale - $0.50 ea Promo* - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $2.00/2
3 Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes $1.85 ea - $0.16 ea Sale - $0.50 ea Promo* - $0.40/1 MC x 3 - $0.40/1 Double x 3 = $0.39 ea or $1.17/3
2 Ragu Pasta Sauces $2.23 ea - $0.54 ea Sale - $1.00/2 MC = $1.19 ea or $2.38/2
1 Chinet Plates $2.93 - $0.43 Sale - $0.50 Promo* - $2.00 MC = Free
2 Barilla Pastas $1.29 ea - $0.29 ea Sale - $0.50/1 MC x 2 - $0.50/1 Double x 2 = 2 Free
2 Jell-o Pudding Pops $3.09 ea - $0.60 ea sale - $0.60 ea Promo* - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $1.78/2
2 Pillsbury Grands with Honey Butter Biscuits $1.72 ea - $0.47 ea Sale - $0.60 ea Promo* - $1.00/2 MC = $0.30/2
2 Daisy Sour Cream $1.69 ea = $3.38/2
Total with Tax ($0.15): $10.56
Saved $37.39 or 78% - YAY!

CVS Stop #2

Stopped into CVS today to get a prescription filled for Joe and decided to roll some of my ECB's and use a few coupons before they expire...
2 CVS Paper Towels $1.29 ea - $1.00/2 CVS C = $1.58/2
Soft Soap Nutri-serum Body Wash $4.99 - $2.00 ECB - $1.50/1 CVS C = $1.49
Reese's Pieces $0.50 - $0.55/1 MC (Adjusted to $0.50) = Free
Excedrin Migraine $4.69 - $3.00 ECB - $1.00 CVS C = $0.69
Not pictured:
2 Kingsford Charcoals 9 lbs Clearanced $3.25 ea = $6.50/2
Kingsford Lighter Fluid Clearanced $2.75
Used $17 ECB
Total with Tax ($0.29): $1.30 Paid with GC (Free with Prescription Coupon)

CVS Stop #1

Stopped into CVS for all of the G-R-E-A-T ECB deals this week...
4 Glade Oil Candle Refills (Bonus Pks!) $2.50 ea - $3.00 ECB wyb $10.00 - Had 2 Coupons to use too, but forgot them :-( = $7.00/4
2 Portfolios $0.49 ea - $1.00 ECB (Raincheck) = 2 Free + $0.02 MM
2 EPT 3 pk Pregnancy Tests (No, I'm not pregnant, or trying to become that way yet, so don't get any ideas...) $10.99 ea on Sale (from $15.70 ea) - $4.00/1 MC x 2 = $6.99 ea or $13.98/2
2 Lady Speed Stick 24/7 Gel Deodorant $2.49 ea - $2.00 ECB wyb 2 - $1.00/2 MC = $0.99 ea or $1.98/2
2 CVS Composition Books $0.99 ea - $0.99 ECB ea = 2 Free
4 Carefree Ultimate Pads 16 cts $3.79 ea - $3.79 ECB ea - $1.00/1 & $1.00/2 MC = 4 Free + $2.00 MM
2 CVS Binder Clips $0.99 ea - $2.00 ECB (Raincheck) = 2 Free + $0.02 MM
3 Tylenol 8 hr 24 cts $3.99 ea - $3.00 ECB ea (Raincheck) - $2.00/1 MC x 3 = 3 Free + $3.03 MM
1 Skintimate Shaving Gel $2.49 - $1.00 CVS C - $1.00 MC = $0.49
1 Citronella Oil (For camping this weekend) $4.99
- $5/25.00 Purchase Coupon
Total with Tax ($2.00): ZERO - paid with ECB and GC!

Food Lion Trip

Stopped into Food Lion to use some GREAT FLC's...
(This was done in 2 transactions because you can only use one of each FL Coupon per transaction)
2 Hunts Ketchups $1.00 ea on Sale - $1.00/2 MC = $0.50 ea or $1.00/2
2 Boxes FL Boil in Bag Rice $1.44 ea - $1.00/1 FLC x 2 = $0.44 ea or $0.88/2
4 Ken's Salad Dressings $1.00 ea on Sale - $1.00/2 MC x 2 = $0.50 ea or $2.00/4
2 Soap Pads (SOS Pads) $1.68 ea - $1.00/1 FLC x 2 = $0.68 ea or $1.36/2
1 FL Hand Sanitizer $1.29 - $1.00/1 FLC = $0.29
1 FL Alcohol $0.99 - $1.00/1 FLC = Free + $0.01 MM
Total with Tax ($0.19): $5.71
Saved $15.12 or 74% -- WAHOO!

Shopper's Stop

Stopped into Shopper's to grab a few items for the week & get some $0.99/lb Golden Delicious apples...
2 pks Solo Cups $1.00 ea - $0.75/1 MC x 2 - $0.25 Double x 2 = 2 Free
Grande Chips $2.00 on Sale - $1.00/1 MC = $1.00
French's Spicy Brown Mustard $1.79 - $0.50/1 MC - $0.50 Double = $0.79
Velveeta Slices $3.79
Chipped Beef $2.00 ea - $0.55/1 mC x 2 - $0.55 Double x 2 = $0.90 ea or $1.80/2
2 Nabisco Multi-pk Mini Oreos $3.99 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $2.99 ea or $5.98/2
Capri Sun 10 pk $2.00 on Sale - Free wyb 2 Nabisco Multi-pk In ad Coupon = Free
Hummus $3.29 - $0.55/1 MC - $0.55 Double = $2.19
2 Pink Lady Apples $1.65
5 Golden Delicious Apples $1.95
Total: $19.15 + Tax

Target Trip Freebies!!!

Stopped into Target to get my free-after-coupon items before the coupons expire at the end of the month. This is what I ended up with...
Glade Soy Candle Clearanced to $2.74 - $3.00/1 MC = Free + $0.26 MM
4 Travel Size Tide $0.97 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 4 = 4 Free + $0.12 MM
2 Travel Size Banana Boat Sunscreen $0.99 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 1 = 2 Free + $0.02 MM
2 Gillette Body Washes $3.99 ea (were suppose to be free with MC when you purchase a Fusion Razor, but the girl was more interested in her phone then me, so she took off the price of the razors instead...) = $7.98
2 Gillette Fusion Razors $7.99 ea - $2.00/1 MC x 2 (Razors) - $7.99/1 MC x 2 (these were suppose to be for the body washes) - $5.00 Target GC wyb 2 = 2 Free + $9.00 MM
4 Satin Care Travel Size Shaving Gels $0.99 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 4 = 4 Free + $0.04 MM
4 Head & Shoulders Shampoos $0.97 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 4 = 4 Free + $0.12 MM
Purina One Cat Food (Not Shown) $10.69 - $2.00/1 TC - $3.50/1 MC = $5.19
Tidy Cat Litter (Not shown) $6.99 on Sale - $1.00 MC = $5.99
Total: $9.60 + Tax

Clothing Clearance at Target!!!

I stopped into Target to get some freebies after coupons (post to come soon), and stopped to look at the clearance racks while I was there...
Navy Cotton/linen pants $19.99 clearanced to $9.98
2 Pairs Seude Flip-flips $7.99 ea Clearanced to $1.98 ea
Total: $13.94 + Tax, Saved $22.03 or 61% :-)

CVS Trip 08/22/09

Stopped into CVS for some freebies after ECB's...
4 Johnson & Johnson Travel 1st Aid Kits $0.99 ea - $2.00 ECB wyb 2 = Free + $0.04 MM
CVS Tampons $1.89 - $1.89 ECB = Free
Paid $1.85 (no tax) on Giftcard, so NO OOP + received $5.89 in ECB back!!!

Dollar Store Stop 08/22/09

Stopped into the Dollar Store for my newspapers and grabbed some chips to take to the encampment this weekend as well...
2 Newspapers $2.00
2 Utz Chips $2.00
Total with Tax ($0.12) = $4.12

ALDI Trip 08/19/09

I LOVE ALDI!!! I stopped in to pick up some staples and some b-e-a-t-i-f-u-l squash for supper tonight...
4 pk Yellow Squash $1.49
2 Bottles Lemon Juice (For homemade Lemonade) $1.85 ea = $3.70
3 Cans Diced Tomatoes $0.49 ea = $1.47
Pure Vanilla Extract $1.99
Total, no Tax: $8.65

Walmart Run 08/19/09

Stopped into Walmart for some essentials for the picnic we had with Pap tonight to celebrate his 80th Bday...
Italian Bread $1.68
Oatmeal Bread $2.50
2 Number Candles $1.00 ea = $2.00
Thread (I am doing some sewing for the reenactment next weekend) $1.94
Bananas $0.61
1/2 Dozen Eggs $0.74
Toilet Gel Cleaning disks $3.94 - $2.00 MC = $1.94
Toilet Brush Cleaner $6.43 - Free wyb Toilet Gel MC = Free
Total with Tax ($0.75): $12.16

Martin's Run 08/18/09

Stopped into Martin's to take advantage of the B3G$4.00 Savings & the B6G$3.00 Savings Deals (*)...
3 Frosted Flakes Cereals $3.69 ea - $1.39 sale - $4.00 Savings* - $1.00/2 MC = $1.87/3
1 Dannon Smoothie Drinks 2.59 - Coupon Below = $1.59
1 Dannon Crush Cups $2.19 - $2.00/2 Dannon Products wyb 2 Kellogg's Cereals = $1.19
4 Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies $3.39 ea - $1.39 ea Sale - $0.55/1 MC x 2 - $0.55 Double x 2 - $1.00/1 MC x 2 - $0.50 ea Savings* = $1.80/4
Gallon Chocolate Milk $3.90 - $2.00 MC wyb 2 Keebler Cookies = $1.90
2 Quilted Northern TP $5.59 ea - $1.60 ea Sale - $0.50 ea Savings* - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $4.98/2
Hallmark Card (Not shown) $0.99 - $0.50/1 Martin's C = $0.49
Raspberry Candies $1.29
Total with Tax ($0.61): $15.61

Walgreen's Run 08/18/09

Went to Walgreen's to roll some RR's, will probably stop back in once more this week...
Soft Soap Serums $3.99 - $4.00 RR = Free + $0.01 MM
2 Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups $1.29 ea - $1.00 RR wyb 2 - BOGO Free MC $1.29 = $0.29/2
Trident Gum BOGO Free $1.29/2
2 PB M&M's $0.49 ea with Walgreen's Coupon (WC) - $1.00/2 MC = 2 Free + $0.02 MM
- Used $6.00 RR's to Pay
Total OOP with Tax ($0.38): $0.93 + Received $5.00 in RR's back!

Look at how many meals I made...

I seperated the meat up that I bought at Food Lion, and I got...
3 - 2 pks Chicken Breasts
3 pks Ribs
3 pks Cooked & Cubed Chicken Breast (These will be put in things that usually have leftovers)
Total Meals: 9 + Leftovers -- Yay!

Menu Plan Monday 08/16-22/09

This is our menu for the week...

Breakfasts: Cereal; Bagels with Cream Cheese; Muffins

Lunches: Ham Sandwiches; Leftovers

Dinners:
Sunday - Slider Cheeseburgers with BP's & Sliced Tomatoes from the Garden
Monday - Went out to Texas Road with a friend
Tuesday - Grilled Steak, Salad, Fried Potato Pancakes
Wednesday - Fried Bacon, squash & Tomato Sandwiches with Corn on the Cob & Cake with Chocolate Frosting - We're celebrating Pap's 80th b-day with him & Nan!!!!
Thursday - Fruited Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Friday - Pizza
Saturday - Pasta with Garlic Bread & a vegetable

Snacks: Cantalope, watermelon, bananas, yogurt & popcorn

Food Lion Stop 08/16/09

Stopped into Food Lion to get some of the $1.99/lb Perdue BLSL Chicken Breasts, and use some Food Lion Coupons (FLC) of course...
4.88 lbs Perdue BLSL Chicken Breasts @ $1.99/lb = $14.60 (Originally $24.36 - Saved 60%)
3.36 lbs Ribs $5.01 (Made 3 meals)
3 Hamburger Helpers $1.00 ea on Sale - $0.75/3 MC = $2.25/3
Del Monte Green Beans $1.25 - $1.00/1 FLC = $0.25
2 Naproxen Sodium 50 ct $4.49 ea - $1.00/1 FLC x 2 = $3.49 ea or $6.98
2 Tissues with Lotion $0.95 ea - $1.00/1 FLC x 2 = $0.10 MM
Boil in Bag Rice $1.44 - $1.00/1 FLC = $0.44
Total with Tax ($0.11): $24.66
* This is a little higher than what I usually spend at the store, but we now have 6 meals worth of chicken and 3 meals of ribs in the freezer - YAY!

CVS ECB Trip 08/16/09

Stopped into CVS this morning to grab the Free-after-ECB items that are only on sale Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, and they were already out of one item, and after me, almost out of a few more, and to use up some rainchecks (RC)...
2 Flexi-rulers $0.99 ea (RC) - $0.99 ECB ea = 2 Free
2 1-subject Spirals $0.99 ea (RC) - $0.99 ECB ea = 2 Free
2 CVS 20 ct Pens $0.99 ea (RC) - $0.99 ECB ea = 2 Free
2 CVS Filler Paper $0.99 ea - $0.99 ECB ea = 2 Free
2 CVS School Boxes $1.99 ea - $1.99 ECB ea = 2 Free
2 CVS Scissors $2.99 ea (RC) - $2.99 ECB ea = 2 Free
2 CVS Pencils 24 ct $1.99 ea (RC) - $1.99 ECB ea = 2 Free
2 CVS School Glue $0.99 ea (RC) - $0.99 ECB ea = 2 Free
1 Aquafresh toothpaste travel size $1.49 - Free Item MC up to $1.25 = $0.24
1 Set Phillips Earhooks $6.99 - $6.99 ECB = Free
2 Paper Mate Pens (were not rung up but put in my bag -- I will go back and correct this tomorrow)
- $5/$30 Puchase Coupon
- $2, $2, $3, $5.98, & $9.99 ECB
Total on Gift card + Tax ($1.22): $4.32 (Received $30.95 ECB Back - RC'ed item's ECBs were rounded up a penny ea)
Net OOP: $27.29 (Including ECB used to pay & GC amt) - $30.95 ECB earned = Profit of $3.66

Walgreen's Run Take 2 - 08/15/09

Stopped into Walgreen's to see if they had any of the clearance Quilted Northern TP I have been hearing about in the blog world, no such luck, so I just rolled a few RR's while I was there...
1 Listerine $3.00
1 Reach Floss $3.00
1 - 2 pk Reach Toothbrushes $3.00
- $3.00 MC wyb 1 ea of above
- $6.00 RR wyb 3 items
1 Colgate Total Toothpaste $2.99 - $1.00 MC - $3.00 RR = $1.00 MM
1 Tuf PT (Filler to use RR's) $0.59
1 Walgreen's Lotion (Filler to use RR's) $0.99
- Used $2 & $3 RR's
Total with Tax ($0.64): $5.21
Net OOP: $10.21 (including RR's Used) - received RR's $9.00 = $1.21 YAY!!!

Martin's Run 08/15/09

It took me all week, but I F-I-N-A-L-L-Y got to Martin's to take advantage of the Buy 4 Get $3.00 off deal* with Lysol cleaning products...
3 Lysol Pourables $2.66 ea - $0.66 ea Sale Price ($1.98) - $2.25/3 Deal* - $0.50/1 MC x 3 - $0.50/1 Double x 3 = $0.25 ea or $0.75/3
2 Lysol Wipes $3.04 ea - $0.54 ea Sale Price ($1.08) - $1.50 Deal* - $1.00/2 MC = $2.50/2
2 Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaners $2.34 ea - $0.55 ea Sale Price ($1.10) - $1.50 Deal* - $1.00/2 MC = $0.54 ea or $1.08/2
1 Lysol Spray $4.14 - $0.65 Sale Price - $0.75 Deal* - $1.00/1 MC = $1.74
2 Heluva Good Shredded Cheeses $1.99 on sale - $1.00/2 MC = $1.49 ea or $2.98/2
Total with Tax ($0.64): $9.69

Shopper's Trip 08/15/09

Stopped into Shopper's just for some cheap coupons deals and some fruit for the week...
Muir Glen Marinara Sauce Reduced $0.99 - $1.00 MC = Free + $0.01 MM
Scott Moist wipes $2.19 - $0.50 MC - $0.50 Double = $1.19 (Will submit for Scott rewards Rebate and receive a $1.00 back for this item, final cost $0.19)
Napkins $1.00
2 Solo Cups $1.00 ea - $0.75 MC x 2 - $0.25 Double x 2 = 2 Free
French's Mustard $1.39 - $0.50 MC - 0.50 Double = $0.39
French's Worchestershire Sauce $1.49 - $0.50 MC - $0.50 Double = $0.49
McCormick Black Pepper $1.79 - $0.75 MC - $0.75 Double = $0.29
Post Honey Bunches of Oats with Pecan $3.50 - $2.00 MC = $1.50
Premio Italian Sausage $3.49 - $1.00 Reduced Meat Coupon = $2.49
1.36 lbs Bananas @ $0.59/lb = $0.80
1.33 lbs Peaches @ $0.88/lb = $1.17
2 Yoplait Yogurts $0.75 ea = $1.50
Crystal Farms String Cheese $3.50 - $0.55 MC - $0.55 Double = $2.40
Fusion Yogurt Smoothies $3.49 - $1.00 MC = $2.49 (For Joe)
- 3 Reusable Bags Credits $0.15
Total with Tax ($0.25): $15.80

Walmart Run 08/15/09

Stopped into Walmart for a few necessities and to use up some coupons before they expire...
1 Large Bag Cat Food $6.97 - $3.00 MC = $3.97
8 Wet Cat Food $0.48 ea - $1.00/4 MC x 2 = $1.84/8
Curad Gauze Pads $0.96 - $0.50 MC = $0.46
2 pk - 100 ct Ibuprofen $4.00 (This is EXTREMELY CHEAP!)
3 Chinet Lunch Plates $2.36 ea - $2.00/1 MC x 3 = $0.36 ea or $1.08/3
Total with Tax ($1.08): $12.43

Dollar Store Stop 08/15/09

Stopped into the Dollar store to grab my newspapers for the week and some rolls for Joe's lunches...
2 Newspapers with Coupons! $1.00 ea = $2.00
1 pk Potato Rolls (aren't they so cute!) = $1.00
Total with Tax: $3.12

CVS Trip 08/11/09

Stopped into CVS to grab the Revlon ECB Deal and got a few raincheck items while I was there...
Revlon Mineral Mousse Foundation $9.99 on sale - $1.00 MC - $9.99 ECB = $1.00 MM
2 CVS Glue stick 3 pks $0.99 ea (raincheck deal) - $0.99 ECB ea = 2 Free
2 CVS Stretch Bookcovers $0.99 ea (raincheck deal) - $0.99 ECB ea = 2 Free
CVS Protractor & Compass $1.50 ea (raincheck deal) - $1.50 ECB ea = Both Free
Big Bag of Bubble Gum clearanced $0.59 (Originally $5.99!)
- $4/20.00 Purchase Coupon
- $7.99, $3.00 & $1.00 ECB's
Total with Tax ($0.76): $1.31 (Put on Giftcard)
Total OOP: $13.30 (after coupons) - ECB earned $16.99 = $3.69 PROFIT!!!

Food Lion Run 08/11/09

Did two transactions at Food Lion today too, so that I could use some SUPER coupons and score some awesome deals...
Transaction #1:
Hi-C 10 pk Juice boxes $2.00 on sale - $1.00 FLC = $1.00
Green Giant Canned Corn $1.00 on sale - $1.00 FLC = Free
FL Plastic Flatware $1.29 on sale - $1.00 FLC = $0.29
FL Hand Sanitizer $1.29 on sale - $1.00 FLC = $0.29
Fresh Express Salad $2.99 - $1.00 FLC = $1.99
Total with Tax ($0.10): $3.67

Transaction #2:
Hi-C 10 pk Juice Boxes $2.00 on sale - $1.00 FLC = $1.00
Green Giant Canned Green Beans $1.00 on sale - $1.00 FLC = Free
FL Plastic Flatware $1.29 on sale - $1.00 FLC = $0.29
FL Hand Sanitizer $1.29 on sale - $1.00 FLC = $0.29
FL Baby Wipes $1.62 - $1.50 FLC = $0.12
Total with Tax ($0.16): $1.86

Total OOP for the Trip: $5.53

Walgreen's Trip 08/11/09

Made two transactions at Walgreen's today to roll my RR's! And I got a FREE sample of Nivea Body wash and it came with COUPONS!!!

Transaction #1:
Listerine 500 ml $3.00
Reach Floss $3.00
Reach 2 pk Toothbrushes $3.00 - $3.00/3 MC (used with above dental items)
Glade Sense & Spray $6.99 - $4.00/1 MC
Battery Toothbrush Clearanced $0.25
Singer Pins Clearanced $0.49
- $9.00 in RR's
Total with Tax ($0.83): $1.56 + Got back $8.00 RR's

Transaction #2:
Colgate Toothpaste $2.99 - $1.00/1 MC
Glade Sense & Spray $6.99 - $4.00/1 MC
2 PB M&M's $0.69 ea - $0.69 Free Item MC = $0.69/2
Battery Toothbrush Clearanced to $0.25
- $4.50 in RR's
Total with Tax ($0.70): $1.62 + Got back $7.00 in RR's

Total OOP with Tax: $16.68 (including used RR's) - $15.00 in RR's for next time = $1.68

Martin's Trip 08/03/09

Stopped into Martin's to get some snacks for our trip this week to the shore and to do the b5g$3.00 Promo*...
2 40 oz Heinz Ketchup $1.99 ea = $3.98 (these will last us at least a year)
Chex mix $2.00 - $0.50 MC - $0.50 Double = $1.00
Bulk Snack Mix $2.44
Bulk Candy $2.87
Organic Tomato Paste $0.79 - $0.50 Martin's Coupon = $0.29
Perdue Flavor Bites $2.50 - $1.00 MC = $1.50
4 Turkey Hill Lemonades/Teas $1.25 ea - $1.00/2 MC x 2 = $0.75 ea or $3.00/4
4 Degree Deodorants $2.00 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 4 - $2.40* Promo = $1.60
Vasaline Lotion $2.50 - $1.00 MC - $0.60* Promo = $0.90
Total with Tax ($0.72): $18.30 (But when you figure that $9.31 of that was drinks and snacks for vacation, I don't think that is too bad...)

Walgreen's Trip 08/03/09

Stopped into Walgreen's to take advantage of the kellogg's deal and the freebies for the week...
Walgreen's Coloring Book with COUPONS $0.99
Vitamin Shampoo $3.99 - $4.00 RR = Free + $0.01 MM
GUM 2 pk Toothbrushes $3.49 - $3.50 RR = Free + $0.01 MM
4 Kellogg's Rice Krispies 8 ct $2.00 ea - $1.00/2 MC = $6.00/4 (Part of Promo with Cheeze-its)
2 Cheez-its $1.00 ea (Part of Promo with Rice Krispies) = $2.00
$2.00 Cheez-its + $6.00 Rice Krispies = $8.00 - $5.00 RR wyb $10.00 = $3.00 for all
Total after RR's: $3.97 + Tax

CVS ECB Trip 08/02/09

Stopped into CVS to grab some great deals and a LARGE stack of rainchecks for the school supplies they didn't have...
2 Velveeta Shells & Cheese $3.00 ea - $1.50/2 MC - $3.00 ECB = $1.50/2
2 OB Tampons 40 ct $5.00 ea - $1.00 MC & $1.50 MC - $5.00 ECB = $2.50/2
2 CVS Scissors $2.99 ea - $2.99 ECB ea = 2 Free
Soft Soap Neutra-Serums $4.99 - $2.00 MC - $4.00 ECB = Free + $1.01 MM
Blink Tears Eye Drops $7.99 - $3.00 MC - $7.99 ECB = Free + $3.00 MM
CVS Naproxen 50 ct $3.69 - $1.00 SCB = $2.69
CVS Chap-block $1.29 - Free item CVS Coupon $2.00 = Free + $0.71 MM
- $5/$30.00 Purchase CVS Coupon
+ Tax $0.53
Total after ECB & Tax: All Free + $2.50 MM

Rite Aid SCR's 08/02/09

Stopped into Rite Aid and did 2 transactions to get double the SCR's!
1st Transaction:
Light bulb 2 pk $2.00 - $2.00 SCR = Free
Probiotic Pills $8.99 - $8.99 SCR = Free
Zantac 8 ct $4.99 - $1.00 MC - $4.99 SCR = Free + $1.00 MM
Renu 2 pk Contact Solution $9.99 - $1.00 MC - $9.99 SCR = Free + $1.00 MM
- $5/$25 Purchase Rite Aid Coupon
+ Tax $0.12
Total OOP after SCR's with Tax: $6.88 MM - YAY!
2nd Transaction:
Light bulb 2 pk $2.00 - $2.00 SCR = Free
Zantac 8 ct $4.99 - $1.00 MC - $4.99 SCR = Free + $1.00 MM
Renu 2 pk Contact Solution $9.99 - $1.00 MC - $9.99 SCR = Free + $1.00 MM
Neutrogena Shampoo $5.99 (Rebate with Makeup below)
Neutrogena Concealer $7.29 - $3.00 MC - $7.00 & $3.00 SCR's (with Shampoo above) = $0.28 for Shampoo & Concealer together
Crest Pro-health Toothpaste $2.79 - $1.00 MC - $2.79 SCR = Free + $1.00 MM
- $5/$25 Purchase Rite Aid Coupon
+ $1.09 Tax
Total after SCR's with Tax: $6.63 MM - YAY!
So, I got everything for FREE plus I made $13.51!!!!

CVS Trip to Finish Candy Deal 08/01/09

Stopped into CVS tonight to finish my candy deal (buy $15 get $5 ECB - of course this is before coupons...

4 Life Savers @ 2/$3.00 - $1.00/1 MC x 4 = $0.50 ea or $2.00

2 Dove Bars @0.67 ea - Free Candy Bar CVS Coupon $0.99 - Free Item MC $0.89 = $0.54 MM

4 PB M & M's 3 @ $0.67 ea & 1 @ $0.66 - $1.00/2 MC x 2 - Free Candy Bar CVS Coupon $0.99 = $0.32 MM

+ 2 Life Savers from Previous CVS Trips $2.00/2 after Coupons/sales

+ Twizzlers for my mom not in Picture $2.00, but were FREE to me because she paid my back for them

Total Spent OOP: $5.14 - $2.00 Pay back - $5.00 ECB = $1.86 MM -- YAY!!!

Dollar Store & Big Lots Stop 08/01/09

Stopped into the $ store for Newspapers and I wanted to get Joe some goodies to take down to Federalsburg with us so he will have plenty of snacks...

$ Store:
2 Newspapers $2.00
Utz Onion & Garlic Chips $1.00
Total with Tax ($0.12): $3.12

Big Lots:
Pringles Buffalo Chips $1.80
Total: $1.80

Shopper's Trip 08/01/09

Stopped into Shopper's for some Cheap cereal!!!
3 Raisin Bran Crunch Cereals $1.99 ea wyb 3 - $1.00/1 MC x 3 = $0.99 ea or $2.97/3
(originally $4.00 per box)
2 Reduced Steaks $4.41 & $4.10 - $3.00 Shopper's Coupon x 2 = $1.41 & $1.10
2 Perdue Chicken Wings Reduced $4.56 & $4.76 - $1.00 Shopper's Coupon x 2 = $3.56 & $3.76
Fresh Express Salad Mix 24 oz $1.99 Sale
Small cont of veggies from the Salad Bar - Priced unknown :-(
Diet Rite 2 lt $1.00
Total: $15.79 + Tax & Salad Veggies