Sunday, August 16, 2009

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

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

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

Monday, August 3, 2009

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...)