De-Coder

This is a De-coder for my abbreviations...
TC = Target Coupon
ECB = Extra Care Bucks (CVS Program)
CVS C = CVS Coupon
RR = Register Rewards (Walgreen's Program)
MC = Manufacturer Coupon
FLC = Food Lion Coupon
RAC = Rite Aid Coupon
SCR = Single Check Rebate (Rite Aid Rebate Program)
MIR = Mail in Rebate
TMF = Try me Free offer
GC = Gift card
OOP = Out of pocket
... If there is something else that needs clarifying, please let me know...

Quick Shopper's Coupon Stop

Ran into Shopper's to grab a few free items...
3 McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings 2 @ $1.25 ea & 1 @ $0.75 - $0.50/1 MC x 3 - 1.25 Doubles = 0.50/3
3 Weber Marinades 0.88 ea - $0.50/1 MC x 3 - $1.14 Doubles = 3 Free
1 Hunt's Ketchup $1.69 - Free Item MC = Free
Total: $0.50 (No Tax)

CVS Tuna & Clearance Stop 06/01/09

Stopped into CVS - Found some soon to be expired ECB's...
3 Bumble Bee Tuna 3/$3.00
BIC Soleil Razor Cartridge 4 pk Clearance $1.75
2 Reynolds Wrap Foil 75 sq Ft Clearance $1.25 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $0.25 ea or $0.50/2
- $2.00 ECB
Total with Tax: $3.39 (Paid with GC so No OOP)

Walmart Skillet find + Coupon Deals 06/01/09

Stopped into Walmart to use up some coupons and get some things for FREE, and found this kick butt WearEver skillet, I have been looking for a smaller nonstick skillet for months now and didn't want to pay full price for it of course. Well, we walk into Walmart and low a behold - the exact skillet I have been looking for on clearance. Originally $19.99, and I picked it up for $10.00. YAY! I have yet to pay full price for any of my skillets/pots and they are all WearEver brand (now one is green, one blue, and now one black, but hey, they are GREAT skillets and really nonstick, so who cares if my collection is a little multi-colored :-)

On to the Coupon Deals:

3 Kraft BBQ Sauces $0.98 - $1.00/1 MC x 3 = Free + $0.06 MM

1 Red Hot Sauce $0.98 - $1.00/1 MC = Free + $0.02 MM

2 Chinet Lunch Plates $2.66 ea - $2.00/1 MC x 2 = $0.66 ea

Scott Naturals TP (Finally getting a little TP stocked up - YAY!) $2.68 - $1.00/1 MC = $1.68

Temptations Cat Treats $1.74 - $1.00/1 MC = $0.74

Skillet on Clearance $10.00 (a 50% Savings!)

Total: 13.66 + Tax

Walmart Coupon Run 05/30/09

Stopped into Walmart to use up some soon to be expired coupons, the end of the month you know...
2 Scott TP 4 MEGA Roll pks $2.68 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $1.68 ea or $3.36/2
4 Kotex 14 ct pks $1.00 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 & $2.00/2 MC = 4 Free
3 Glade Sense & Sprays $5.00 ea - $4.00/1 MC x 3 = $1.00 ea or $3.00/3
2 Chinet Lunch Plates $2.66 ea - $2.00/1 MC x 2 = $0.66 ea or $1.32/2
2 McCormick Country Gravy mixes $1.00 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = 2 Free
2 McCormick Taco Seasonings $0.50 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $1.00 MM
McCormick Enchilada Sauce Pkt $1.00 - $1.00/1 MC = Free
McCormick Garlic Pepper Grinder $2.00 - $1.00/1 MC = $1.00
Fiber Pills $3.78 (No Coupons, so the Equate Brand is the cheapest way to go...)
Total was $39.46 before coupons & Tax, after coupons...
Total with Tax: $13.01 -- That is a 67% savings -- YAY! :-)

CVS Clearance Trip 05/27/09

Stopped into CVS to see if I could get any GREAT clearance deals like everyone else had been getting... & I DID!!!
2 Neutrogena Sunscreens $1.99 ea = $3.98 - $10.00 ECB wyb 2 = $6.02 MM
2 Gold Emblem Pretzels $0.79 ea - $1.00/2 CVS CRT = $0.58/2
2 Evian 1L Waters $1.00 ea - $1.00/2 CVS MC = $1.00/2
Plastic Cutlery Clearance $0.60
2 Ziploc Twist and Loc Container pks Clearance $0.92 ea - $1.50/2 MC = $0.34/2
Reynolds Foil Wrap 75 Ft Clearance $2.50 - $1.00 MC = $1.50
Gold Emblem Bay Leaves Clearance $0.50
- $8.00 ECB
Total with Tax: $0.62 (Made $2.00 in ECB)

Walmart Coupon Run

Stopped into Walmart because I saw that I had several coupons that were expiring in a few days and I knew that I could use them to get free-cheap items at Wally-world...
Scott Naturals TP 4 MEGA roll pk $2.68 - $1.00 MC = $1.68
3 Kotex $1.00 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 3 = 3 Free
3 Febreeze Noticables $5.00 ea - $4.00/1 MC x 3 = $1.00 ea or $3.00/3
2 McCormick Chili Seasoning pkts $0.94 ea (Only charged for one though - ?) - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $1.06 MM
2 McCormick Country Gravy pkts $1.00 ea - $1.00/1 MC = 2 Free
1 McCormick Sloppy Joe Seasoning Pkt $1.00 - $1.00 MC = Free
Schick 12 pk Razors $1.97 - $2.00 MC = Free
Rimmel Mascara with Bonus Free Eyeliner $6.47 - Free item MC = Free
Total: $$3.62 + Tax

Walgreen's Toothbrush Stop 05/26/2009

Stopped into Walgreen's to get some MM'ing toothbrushes and got some other great deals while I was there...
4 Reach toothbrushes (Done in 2 transcations) $2.50 ea - BOGO Free MC x 2 - $3.00 RR wyb 2 = $1.00 MM
Always Pads Clearance $2.49 - $1.00/1 MC = $1.49
3 Trident Gums $1.29 ea - $1.87 WC - $1.00/3 MC = $1.00/3
Lindt Truffle (Filler) $0.39
Gloves (For Hubby for Christmas) Clearance (Filler) $1.59
Cutter Bug Repellant $1.99 - $2.00 MC (Adjusted to $1.99) = Free
Total with Tax: $4.44

Quick Martin's Stop

Stopped into Martin's to grab some really CHEAP jam - No instant savings this week :-(
2 Hillshire Farms Sausages BOGO Free Sale $3.99/2 - $0.75/2 MC - $0.75 Double = $2.49/2
Grape Jam 32 oz! $1.49
Corn on the Cob Holders $0.99
2 Smuckers toppings (Ice cream season will soon be upon us...) $1.59 ea - $1.25/2 MC = $1.93/2
Total with Tax: $6.96

CVS Clearance stop Take 2

Stopped into CVS again to grab some more cheap razors and free cartridges and take advantage of the free after ECB items that were only good Sunday and Monday this week...
Revlon Nail polish $3.99 - $3.00 ECB - $1.00 MC = $0.01 MM
2 Bandaids Fabric Bandages 30 ct $2.29 ea - $2.00 EB ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $1.42 MM
2 Oreo Cookies BOGO Free Sale $4.59/2
2 BIC Soleil Razors $1.75 ea = $3.50
2 BIC Soleil Razor Cartridges 4 pks $6.99 ea - Free BIC Soleil Cartidge 4 pk wyb Razor = 2 Free
2 Gold Emblem Pretzels $0.79 ea - $1.00/2 CVS CRT = $0.58
-$5.00/30.00 Pruchase CVS Coupon
-$6.00 ECB
+ $0.57 Tax
Total OOP: $3.81 (+ Made $1.00 ECB = Net OOP: $2.81)