Sunday, February 21, 2010

Wal-mart Trip from Friday + Small Rant!!!

Why, oh, why do I even bother to shop at Wal-mart? They have a beautiful coupon policy on their website, but NO ONE knows how to follow it, not even the floor managers!!! Am I the ONLY one who finds this to be a HUGE issue?! This is exactly why I have a printed copy of the policy in my coupon holder (yeah, I did just go there), so that when told, "we don't take Internet print-ables more than $2," I can whip it out and say "oh, but actually, you do!" After a call and short chat with the store manager, I am hoping that the next time I visit the Hanover Super Wal-mart, they have it a little more together. Anyway, I still ended up with some great deals, even if drama was involved to obtain them ;-)
2 Fancy Feast Cat Foods $2.18 ea - $1/1 MC = $1.18 ea or 2/$2.36
1 Scrabble Card Game $5.24 - $4/1 MC = $1.24
1 Pictureka Card Game $5.24 - $5/1 MC = $0.24
1 Monopoly Card Game $5.24 - $4/1 MC = $1.24
2 Double Stuff Golden Oreos $2.98 ea - $0.60 ea Sale - Free item MC x 2 (Facebook offer) = 2 FREE
2 Lunchables Sub kits $1.57 ea - $0.75/1 MC x 2 = $0.82 ea or 2/$1.64
Total OOP: $29.18 - $22.46 Savings & Coupons = $6.72 + Tax -- Saved 77%!!!

I love my ALDI Trips, so much for so little!

Well, Joe and I were in need of a few things that I KNOW are a lot cheaper at ALDI, like hummus, broccoli, and snacks. Here's what we ended up with...
1 bag Pretzels $1.29
1 bag Nacho Cheese Chips (Doritos) $0.99
1 bag Tortilla Chips $0.99
2 pkts Guacamole Mixes @ $0.49 ea = 2/$0.98
2 tubs Hummus (for Joe of course) @ $1.69 ea = 2/$3.38
2 cans Chili-ready Diced Tomatoes (to try) @ $0.49 ea = 2/$0.98
2 cans Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate @ $0.82 ea = 2/$1.64
1 pkg Almond Bark (I'll share the recipe I am using this for later this week) $1.89
2 lbs Red Grapes (these are delicious!) $1.78!!!!
3 lb bag Yellow Onions $1.29
1 pkg of Beautiful! Broccoli Crowns $1.39
Total OOP, no tax: $16.60, saved at least $21 based on the prices of things @ Shopper's in Westminster, MD!!!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

New Recipe for Tilapia -- So Yummy!!!

I used the recipe Here, except I swapped out the dried Basil for Italian seasoning & the onion powder for Garlic Powder & omitted the celery salt, as I did not have these items on hand. This was absolutely delicious! I served it with Parmesan Romano Rice, broccoli with cheese sauce, homemade focaccia bread & a salad. Joe wants this to become a weekly meal, we'll have to see what kind of sales I can find for tilapia locally... Leave a comment and tell me what you thought of it if you decide to try it at home :-D Bon Appetit!

CVS Trip #2 this Week :-D

Well, I had to pick up another prescription for Joe and get another FREE $25 gift card, so while I was there I grabbed a few deals...
2 - 80 ct boxes CVS Tissues with Lotion $1.99 ea - $1 ea Sale - $1/2 CVS C = 2/$0.98
1 pkg Venus Disposable Razors $9.49 - $3.70 Sale - $2/1 MC - $2 ECB = $1.79
1 Olay Body wash $7.49 - $1 Sale - Free wyb Razor MC (took off $7.49) = FREE + $1 MM!
+ Tax $0.80
- $4 ECB used to Pay
Total OOP: $0.57 (my pre-tax total was in the negative!) + Earned $2 ECB & I can now send in for the $15 Olay MIR Here for another $15 profit!!!

Martin's TP Run!!!

There is nothing like stumbling upon a great toilet paper sale!! It is by far one of the hardest things to stock pile, because even with a sale and coupon, it is usually not very cheap. So, when I read the Martin's ad this week and noticed that the Quilted Northern TP was a decent price and I had coupons, I figured I would stock up for a while, one can NEVER have too much TP ;-)
4 - 6 Mega Roll Pks Quilted Northern Toilet Paper $5.99 ea - $2 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 4 = $2.99 ea or 4/$11.96
2 Bertolli Alfredo Sauces $2.55 ea - $0.55 ea Sale - $1.50/2 MC = 2/$2.50
+ Tax $0.96
Total OOP: $15.42 -- Saved $14.60 or about 50%!!!

Walgreen's RR Rolling Trip

Stopped into Walgreen's on my way home from work earlier this week, mainly for more Joint Juice for Joe and to get the rest of the Olay Body washes for the $15 MIR, which will be pure profit because I haven't paid for any of the body washes yet! I did 4 transactions to get the most bang for my RR buck :-D
Transaction #1:
Joint Juice 30 ct $10 on Sale - $10 RR = FREE
3 - 3 Musketeer Truffle Bars 3/$2 - $1 RR wyb 3 = 3/$1
+ Tax $0.12
- $9 RR used to Pay
Total OOP: $3.12 + Earned $10 RR, $1 candy one did not print for some reason :-(

Transaction #2:
1 Gillette Venus Razor $8.99 on Sale - $4 RR - $2/1 MC = $2.99
1 Olay Ribbons Body wash $4.79 - Free wyb Razor MC = FREE
1 Lypsyl SPF 15 Chap-stick $2.99 - $2 RR = $0.99
1 - 3 Musketeers Truffle Bar $0.69
+ Tax $1.05
- $10 RR used to Pay
Total OOP: $1.72 + Earned $4 & $2 RRs

Transaction #3:
1 Joint Juice 30 ct $10 on Sale - $10 RR = FREE
3 - 3 Musketeers Truffle Bars 3/$2 - $1 RR wyb 3 = 3/$1
+ Tax $0.12
- $6 RR used to Pay
Total OOP: $6.12 + Earned $10 & $1 RRs!!! (It printed that time - YAY!)

Transaction #4:
1 Lypsyl SPF 15 Chap-stick $2.99 - $2 RR = $0.99 (not pictured)
1 - 3 Musketeers Truffle Bar $0.69
1 Gillette Venus Razor $8.99 - $4 RR - $2/1 MC = $2.99
1 Olay Ribbons Body wash $4.79 - Free wyb Razor MC = FREE
+ Tax $1.05
- $10 RR used to Pay
Total OOP: $1.72 + Earned $2 & $4 RRs!!!

**Plus the Razors & body washes also count towards the P&G Coupon booklet rebate :-)

Friday, February 19, 2010

CVS Trip #1 for the Week

Stopped into CVS on Monday to pick up the ECB deals for the week, and here is what I ended up with...
1 Renuzit Pearls $3.99 - $1.99 Sale - $1/1 MC = $1
2 Glade Soy Candles $9.99 ea - $3.99 Sale ea - $3/2 MC - $3/1 CVS C - $4 ECB wyb $12 = 2/$2
2 CG Press Powders $6.99 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - BOGO Free MC (took off $6.99) - $5 ECB wyb 2 = $0.01
1 Aussie Shampoo* $4.59 - $1.60 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 ECB = FREE + $0.01 MM
1 Colgate Total Toothpaste* $3.89 - $0.90 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 ECB = FREE + $0.01 MM
1 bag Stacy's Bagel Chips $3.29 - $1.64 Sale - Free item MC (took off $3.29) = FREE + $1.64 MM
1 Crest Mouth Rinse* $5.19 - $1.69 Sale - $2/1 MC - $3.50 ECB = FREE + $2 MM
1 Coke Zero 20 oz $1.69 - $0.50/1 CVS C = $1.19
+ Tax $1.97
- $14 ECB
Total OOP: $8.01, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $16.50 in ECB's for Next time!!!
*These items were donated

Rite Aid SCR Trip

I stopped into Rite-Aid earlier this week to get some cheap deodorant and get the SCR items for the week. Here's what I ended up with...
Transaction #1:
1 bag Ocean Spray Craisins 6 oz $2.79 on Sale for $1.99
2 - 4 pks GE Soft White 60 Watt Light bulbs $3.99 ea on Sale $2 ea - $3/2 in-ad C = 2/$1
2 Lady Speed Stick 24/7 Gel Deodorants $3.49 ea on Sale $1.50 ea - $1/2 MC = 2/$2
2 Dove Deodorants $3.49 ea on Sale $1.50 ea - $1.50/2 MC = 2/$1.50
1 Wet & Wild Powder 4.99 - 40% off Sale = $2.99 - $2 SCR = $0.99
1 Visine $4.99 - $1/1 MC - $2/1 in-ad C = $1.99
1 Motrin PM 20 ct $5.49 on Sale $2.99 - $2 SCR = $0.99
+ Tax $0.48
- $5/25 Purchase RA C
Total OOP: $9.94 - $4 expected SCR's = Net OOP: $5.94

Transaction #2:
1 Gillette Men's Body Wash $4.99 - Free wyb Deodorant MC = FREE
1 Gillette Clinical Deodorant $8.99 on Sale $7.99 - $1/1 MC - $2 SCR = $4.99
2 Lady Speed Stick 24/7 Gel Deodorants $3.49 ea on Sale $1.50 ea - $1/2 MC = 2/$2
1 Wet & Wild Powder $4.99 - 40% off Sale = $2.99 - $2 SCR = $0.99
1 Motrin PM 20 ct $5.49 on Sale $2.99 - $2 SCR = $0.99
+ Tax $0.84
- $5/25 Purchase RA C
Total OOP: $10.81 - $6 expected SCR = Net OOP: $4.81 + Earned $12.98 towards the P&G Coupon booklet MIR!
* Earned 17 Game of Life Pieces!!!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

CVS & Walmart Trip from Early this Week

Joe and I stopped into CVS and Walmart earlier this week to get a prescription filled and get a FREE $25 gift card, and of course, do some deal shopping...
CVS:
1 - 400 ct CVS Cotton Squares $6.98 - $2/1 CVS C - $2 ECB = $2.98
2 Reese's Pieces Candies 2/$5 - $1/1 MC x 2 - $1 ECB wyb 2 = 2/$2
1 Gold Emblem Chocolate Covered Almonds $0.99 - $1/1 CVS C = FREE + $0.01 MM
1 CVS Advil Cold and Sinus $4.XX
+ Tax $0.66
- $6 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $3.63 + Advil cold & Sinus, paid with Free gift card + Earned $3 ECB's back for next time :-D

Wal-mart:
5 pkgs Pull-Up Wipes $1.64 ea - $1/1 MC x 5 = $0.64 ea
Total OOP: $3.20

Martin's Deals for this Week, better late than never...

Sorry I am a little late posting these deals this week, things have been a little crazy here at the museum. Anyway, without further ado, onto the deals...

Produce:
Strawberries 16 oz pkg BOGO Free
Dole Blend Salads and Complete Kits BOGO Free = 2/$3.69 - $0.75/1 MC (no longer available to print) doubled to $1.50 x 2 = 2/$0.69
Giant Fresh Spinach 10 oz Bag 2/$3
Giant Fresh White Mushrooms 8 oz Whole or Sliced 2/$3
Nature's Promise Organic Peeled Baby Carrots 16 oz 2/$3

Breads:
Giant Freshly Baked Italian Bread 16 oz $1.89 ea (this is Delicious!)
Thomas' English Muffins 6 cts BOGO Free
Pepperidge Farm Swirl Breads 16 oz Loaves 2/$5 (must buy 2) - $1/2 MC (past newspaper) = 2/$4
Holsum Butter Top Wheat Bread 23 oz Loaves BOGO Free = 2/$2.89
Maier's Italian Breads BOGO Free

Meat & Dairy:
Giant Boneless Chuck Roast BOGO Free
Giant Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Roast BOGO Free
Giant Whole Fresh Pork Shoulder Roast $0.99/lb
Giant Ham Steaks Bone-in BOGO Free @ $3.99/lb
Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts BOGO Free
D'animals Yogurts 2/$4 - $1/2 MC (past newspaper) = 2/$3
Blue Bonnet Margarine Quarters 16 oz $0.79 ea
Guaranteed Value Spread Sticks 16 oz $0.59 ea

Frozen:
Healthy Choice Complete Meals & Steamers 5/$10 -$1/1 Steamer or $1/2 Meal MC (Conagra Booklet ordered from Walmart's Free Samples section, no longer available) = $1-$1.50 ea
Mrs. Paul's Fish Items 50% off + Buy 3 Get 1 Free
Mama Celeste Pizzas $1 ea
Palermo's Pizza Thin, Hearth or Rustico 2/$10 - $1/2 MC Here = 2/$9

Pantry:
Rice-a-roni & Pasta-roni $1 ea - $1/3 MC (past newspaper) = 3/$2
Chef Boyardee Canned Pastas $1 ea - $1/2 MC (Banquet Frozen Dinner Box) = 2/$1
Fleischmann's Yeast 3 pk Strips $1.50 ea - $0.40/1 MC (past newspaper) doubled = $0.60 ea
Post Shredded Wheat & Grape Nut Cereals 2/$4 - $2/1 MC from Here or $1/2 MC (past newspaper)= Free - 2/$3
Bertolli Pasta Sauces 15-24 oz 2/$4 - $1.50/2 MC (past newspaper) = 2/$2.50
Del Grosso Pasta Sauce 24 oz Jar $1 ea
Barilla Pastas $1 ea
Giant Pastas $0.89 ea
Synder's Sourdough Specials Pretzels 20 oz Regular or Dark BOGO Free
Little Debbie Big Packs 4/$10 (Must buy 4)
Betty Crocker Tuna Helper's 4/$5 - $0.75/3 MC (past newspaper) or Here doubled = 3/$2.25
Guaranteed Value Honey 12 oz $1.89 ea
Guaranteed Value Corn Muffin Mix $0.35 ea
Guaranteed Value Apple or Grape Juice Cocktail 64 oz Bottles $1.19 ea

Health & Beauty Aides:
Nature's Bounty Vitamins & Supplements BOGO Free - $1/1 MC (past newspapers) x 2 = ?
Kotex Products $2.99 - $1/1 or $2/2 MC (past newspapers, samples and Internet printables) = $1.99 ea

Household Items:
Friskies Cat Food 3.15 lb Bag $3.56 - $1/1 MC (this past week's newspaper) = $2.56 ea
Gain Liquid Laundry Detergent 50 oz $4.99 - $1/1 (past newspaper) = $3.99 ea
Quilted Northern TP 6 Mega Roll pks $3.99 ea - $1/1 MC (past newspaper) = $2.99 ea
Scotties Tissues 60-132 ct $1 ea - $1/5 MC (past newspaper) = 5/$4

**Pg 15 of the ad Here features a multitude of products that when purchased can earn you up to $0.80 off ea gallon of gas you buy at the Martin's gas station (up to 30 gallons), using a coupon to make ea of your purchases of course :-D