Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Wal-Mart Stocking up Trip


Joe and I also went to the Super Wal-mart in Hanover to do a little stocking up...
2 - 4 pks Yoplait Delight Yogurt (my sinful indulgence) $2 ea - $1/1 MC x 2 = $1 ea or $2/2
1 GV gallon Milk 2% $2.88
1 - 10 lb bag GV Granulated Sugar $5.48
1 big container Kraft Real Mayo $4.44
4 String Cheese Sticks $0.25 ea = $1/4 (this is actually cheaper than buying them in a bag)
1 - 6 lb bag Jasmine Rice $4.48
2 Jiffy Pizza Crust Mixes $0.48 ea = $0.98/2
1 GV Pizza Crust Mix (to try) $0.44
1 container Crystal Light (makes 16 qts) $2.98 (on Sale!)
3 Bananas $0.82
2 Spray Paints (not pictured) $0.96 ea = $1.92/2
3 Drill Bits (not pictured) $1.64, $2.14 & $3.34 = $7.12
2 Glass Jars for my Pantry!!! (YAY!) $3.97 ea = 2/$7.94
0.45 lb Bulk Coffee $4.04 - $4/1 MC (from this past week's Sunday paper) $0.04!
0.48 lb Bulk Coffee $4.31 - $4/1 MC (same as above) = $0.31!
+ Tax $1.21
Total OOP: $44.04 - Joe's Stuff & Jars, with Tax (different budget) $18.19 = $25.85

ALDI Stocking up Trip!!!

I have been waiting all month for this trip to ALDI; I love that store!!!
2 boxes Taco Shells $0.99 ea = $1.98/2
2 pkgs Flour Tortillas $0.99 ea = $1.98/2
1 - 2 pk French Bread Pizzas $1.99 (I'm excited to try these!)
2 Avocados $0.49 ea = $0.98/2
1 pkg Broccoli Crowns $0.89
1 jar Mild Salsa $1.49
1 - 8 oz Brick of Mild Cheddar $1.79
1 tub Hummus (for Joe of course...) $1.69
1 - pk Romaine Hearts $1.99
1 cont. Parmesan and Romano Shaker Cheese $2.49
2 cans Stewed Tomatoes $0.55 ea = $1.10/2
1 Guacamole Mix $0.49
1 - 6 ct Large Cinnamon Raisin Bagels $0.69 (not sure why, but if I would have known sooner, I would have went back in and bought several for the freezer)
1 - 6 ct Large Plain Bagels $1.39
2 bags Mini Pretzels $1.29 ea = $2.58/2
1 bag Doritos (also for Joe...) $0.99
Total OOP: $24.51 -- WOW!! That's a LOT of stuff for less than $25!!!

Quick Shopper's Doubles Trip

As you know Shopper's has been doubling coupons this week (today's the last day), and I thought that I would take full advantage of the deals...
2 - 2 pks Country Crock Margarine $2.29 ea - $0.50/1 MC Tripled x 2 = $0.79 ea or $1.58/2
- $0.05 Reusable Bag Credit
Total OOP: $1.53 -- Saved 66% or $3.05 -- SWEET!

CVS Trip #1 for this Week

Joe and I went to CVS on Sunday to grab all of the AWESOME deals that they have this week, including cheap fish oil and money-making Dove body wash...

Transaction #1:
4 - 100 ct boxes Lipton Tea bags $4.79 ea - $2.49 ea Sale - $1/2 MC x 2 - $3 ECB wyb $10 = $5/4
1 Theraflu $6.49 - $0.50 Sale - $2/1 MC - $2 ECB = $1.99
1 CVS Ibuprofen 100 ct Twin pk $3.99 - $0.10 Sale - $1 ECB = $2.89
2 Cottonelle Wipes Combo pks $5.98 ea - $0.50/1 MC x 2 - $3 ECB ea = $2.48 ea or $4.96/2
+ $0.61 Tax
- $5/30 Purchase CVS Coupon
- $17.98 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $4.47 paid with FREE gift card + Earned $12 ECB's for next time!

Transaction #2:
1 Colgate Toothpaste $3.29 - $0.30 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 ECB = FREE + $0.01 MM
2 bottles CVS Calcium 75 ct ea $4.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale $4.99 = $4.99/2
2 bottles Nature's Bounty Fish Oil 120 ct Bonus pks $10.49 ea - BOGO Free Sale $10.49 - $1/1 MC x 2 - $3 ECB wyb 2 = $5.49/2
2 bottles Dove Body wash $5.49 ea - $1.25/1 MC x 2 - $5.49 ECB ea = 2 FREE + $2.50 MM
3 Power Bar Gel-Bites $1.69 ea - $1/1 MC (from a recent sample) x 3 = $0.69 ea or $2.07/3
+ $0.45 Tax
- $5/30 Purchase CVS Coupon
- $20 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $1.47 paid on FREE gift card + Earned $15.98 ECB's for next time!