Getting Back Into Coupon Shopping - Today's CVS Trip

 Good Afternoon! 

It's been too long since I've actually couponed shopped. I will say not the best transaction but it was well worth the drive. I'm slowly be getting back into coupon shopping. Maybe every few weeks but it's a start. 

Here's what I bought: 

Transaction 1:

(2) Hydro Silk Razors - $24.98   - ($12.49 each) 

(2) Curl Pantene Shampoo  - $10 

(2) Curl Pantene Shampoo/Conditioner - $12

(4) Colgate - $25.16 ($6.29 each) 

= $72.14 

Coupons Used:

(1) $10/$70 CVS

(1) $2 off Colgate

(1) $2 off Pantene

(1) $5 ECB for today only

(1) $5 ECB for mobile app not working

(1) $5 ECB from previous purchase 

(1) $7 ECB from previous purchase

Total OOP - $39.44

Also Submitted $2 - E-coupon from coupons.com which will be paid out PayPal. 

Got Back the following ECBs:

(1) $10 for Schick Deal

(1) $4 for Pantene

(1) $4 for Pantene

(1) $10 ECB for Colgate 

 

After ECB's and Coupon.com 

= $9.44 

I say not too bad for getting back into things. Are you coupon shopping or shopping the sales with prices so high? What's your best deal you've gotten lately? 

How Are You Doing In 2020

Greetings Everyone!

I have not posted in a while. Just being honest I took a couponing break for a while.

This post is NOT a post about coupons, deals, or anything to do with sales.

How are you doing right now at this moment with COVID-19?

Social Distancing? Are you stir crazy? Homeschooling going good or bad? Getting Fresh Air?

For me I currently work from home. I have stayed home for weeks only sending my hubby to the store for groceries and necessities. Thankfully he is still working at the moment. We pray he stays healthy and well.

Honestly, this is a season of rest for me. If you need a refreshing, rest, now is your moment to absorb. Take time to pray, read your Bible, be thankful, get some fresh air, read a book. Start a new hobby, learn something. For me I want to pick up sewing again.

Please check on your friends that are elderly, low immune system, expecting moms, etc. Whether you call, email, text, or send a Facebook message, zoom, FaceTime, etc. Remember social distancing rules.

God Bless!

Tanesha

Weekly Shopping 09.07.13 - Saved 65%

Retail Value - $284.35

Rite Aid:
(2) Pantene - $3.50
(2) Colgate Toothpaste - $2.99
(1) Crest 1 Liter Mouthwash - $4.99

Coupons Used:
(1) $1.50/2 Pantene 
(2) $0.75/1 Colgate
(1) $1/1 Crest Printable
(1) $12 +Ups from a previous week (Not posted to blog)

Total OOP - $3.23

Received - $10 +Ups 

Walmart:
(1) Bunch of Bananas - Aldi - $0.44lb ($0.48) Regular Price - $0.55lb ($0.61)
(2) Hormel Lunchmeat - $2.98
(1) GV Candy - $0.98
(1) Fruit of the Loom - $5.98

Coupons Used:
(1) $1/1 Fruit of the Loom
(1) $1/2 Hormel Lunchmeat 

Total OOP -  $12.02

CVS - My Purchase:
(1) Puffs Tissues -$0.88
(1) Campbell's Noodle Soup - $1

Coupons Used:
(1) $1/1 P&G Product Kiosk Coupon
(1) $0.50/1 Campbell's Soup Kiosk Coupon

Total OOP - $0.47

CVS - Mrs. Frugal's Purchase:
(1) Puffs - $0.88
(2) Twix -$1
(2) Edge - $2.99
(1) Chicken Noodle Soup  - $1
(3) GM Cereals  - $2

Coupons Used:
(1) $3/$15 CVS Coupon
(1) Double Bucks Sign-Up
(1) $1/1 P&G Product Kiosk Coupon
(1) $0.50/1 Campbell's Soup Kiosk Coupon
(1) $1/1 Edge
(1) B1G1F Edge Printable
(1) $3 CVS Free ECB in e-mail

Total OOP - $3.90

Received - $2 ECB from Edge 

Ingles:
(2) London Broils - $12.41 Total
(8) Libby's Whole Kernel Corn - $4.8
(8) Libby's Cut Green Beans - $4.8
(8) Libby's Sweet Peas - $4.8
(2) Garlic Bread Sticks -$2

Coupons Used:
(2) $0.50/1 Garlic Bread (Doubled to $1)
(6) $1/4 Libby's Vegetables 

Total OOP - $23.11 

Kroger:
Buy 5 Save $5 Listed Below:
(5) Nature Valley Breakfast Granola Bars - $1.49
(1) Nature Valley Protein Bars - $1.49
(2) Skippy Peanut Butter -$1.99
(2) Kraft Cheese - $1.49
(1) Yopailt Yogurt - $2.99
(4) Honey Nut Cheerios - $1.49
(1) Mt. Olive Pickles - $1.79
(1) Kraft Dressing - $1.49
(1) Blue Chips Food Should Taste Good - $1.99
(6) Gillette Shave Prep - $0.99
(1) Old Spice Shave Prep  - $0.99

Non - Mega Event:
(1) Safeguard Soap - $1
(1) AJC - $2.50
(4) El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix - $0.79
(4) Trident Gum - B1G1F - $1.19 (Rings up 1/2 Price)
(1) Kroger Bread - $1
(1) Kroger Chicken Thighs - $5.54

Coupons Used:
(5) Buy 5 Save $5 Promo. (-$25)
(1) $2 Gillette e-couponn
(1) $1 Old Spice e-coupon
(2) $0.55/1 Skippy Peanut Butter
(6) $0.50/1 Nature Valley Bars (Doubled to $1)
(4) $0.50/1 El Paso Seasoning Mix (Doubled to $1)
(1) $0.50/1 Safeguard Soap (Doubled to $1)
(2) $2/1 Gillette Shave Prep
(1) $0.75/1 Blue Chips Food Should Taste Good
(4) $0.50/1 Honey Nut Cheerios (Doubled to $1)
(1) $0.59/1 Mt. Olive Pickles (Doubled to $1)
(1) $1/3 Trident Gum
(1) $0.50/1 Kraft Dressing (Doubled to $1) 

Total OOP - $37.44

JcPenney's:
(2) Shirts - $7.99

Coupons Used:
(1) $10/1 Birthday Certificate 

Total OOP - $6.40

Grand Total OOP - $82.67

Grand Total Savings - $179.19

Percentage Saved - 65% 

Weekly Shopping Trip 07.11.13 - Saved 72%

Retail Value - $209.83

Rite Aid:
(2) Soothe Eye Drops - $8.99

Coupons Used:
(1) $4/1 Soothe Eye Drop Newspaper Coupon
(1) $3/1 Soothe Eye Drop (Printable)
(1) $2 +Ups from last week
(2) $3 +Ups from 6/30

Total OOP - $4.24

Received - (2) $7 +Ups 

CVS Store #2 (Not my favorite store):
(4) Pantene Shampoo - $3.50
(4) Pantene Conditioner - $3.50
(2) Dawn Soap - $0.97

Coupons Used:
(4) B1G1F Pantene Conditioner - $3.50 (Rang up $4.99 but cashier wouldn't let me have overage.)
(2) $2/2 Pantne Shampoo - Printable
(2) $0.25 Dawn
(2) $4 ECB from a while back

Total OOP - $2.54

Received - $5 ECB ( Was supposed to be $10 but I was $0.06 away and in the 90% range but the computer didn't trigger the ECB.) The cashier did print me another $5 ECB.  I had to contact corporate for a suggestion and questions.  For contacting I was given a $5 courtesy ECB. :D

Publix:
(4) Golden Grahams - B1G1F - $3.39
(1) Decaf Tetley Tea - $2.50
(2) Hormel Chili - B1G1F - $2.49
(4) Ore-Ida Fries - B1G1F - $2.59 (Rain Check)
(2) Keebler Cookies - B1G1F - $3.69

Coupons Used:
(1) $1/2 Hormel Chili  - AllYou Coupon
(1) $0.75/1 Tetley Tea (Blinkie) 
(2) $1/2 Golden Grahams 
(2) $1/2 Ore-Ida Fries
(2) $0.70/1 Keebler Printable

Total OOP - $14.11

Kroger - Mrs. Frugal's Purchase:
(1) Orville Pop Crunch - $2.69

Coupons Used:
(1) FREE Orville Pop Crunch - E-Coupon

Total OOP - $0.08

My Kroger Transaction:
(1) Ivory Soap - $1
(4) Save Guard Soap - $1
(1) Loaf of Bread - $1.25
(8) Chocolate Peanut M&M's - B2G1F @ $0.89
(8) Chocolate Pretzel M&M's - B2G1F @ $0.89
(8) Chocolate Original M&M's - B2G1F @ $0.89
(1) Kroger Tortillas - $1.19
(5) Reynolds Baking Cups - $1
(1) Dozen Eggs - $1.25
(2) Chicken Breast - $1.99lb ($10.58 total)
(1) Orville Pop Crunch - $2.69
(4) Green Giant Veggies Chips - $1.99 *Buy 4 Save $4 (Made them $0.99)

Coupons Used:
(1) FREE Orville Pop Crunch - $2.69
(1) $0.50/1 Ivory Soap (Magazine) {Doubled to $1}
(8) $0.50/1 M&M {Doubled to $1}
(5) $1/1 Reynolds Bakeware 
(8) $0.89 FREE M&M Promo
(4) $0.50/1 Green Giant Veggie Chips {Doubled to $0.99}

Total OOP - $22.73

Walmart:
Price Matched Items:
(1) Carrots - Aldi - $0.49 *Regular Price - $1.68
(1) GV Apple Jelly - Ingles - $1.50 *Regular Price - $1.68
(2) White House Applesauce - Publix - B1G1F *Regular Price -$1.98
(2) GV Milk - Aldi - $2.49 *Regular Price - $3.98
(2) Peanut Butter - Publix - B1G1F *Regular Price - $3.96

Regular Priced Items:
(1) GV Shortening - $4.19

Total OOP - $17.54

Grand Total OOP - $61.24

Grand Total Savings - $148.59

Percentage Saved - 72%

Lesson learned never go shopping on a Thursday.  Ended up with several rain checks.  Publix, and CVS. 

Weekend Shopping Trip 07.06.13 - Saved 61%

Retail Value - $357.63

Rite Aid:
(2) Clearance Bread - $0.50
(2) Bayer Aspirin - B1G1 1/2 Off - $3.49 ($1.74)

Coupons Used:
(2) $2/1 Bayer Aspirin Newspaper Coupon
(1) $1/1 Bayer Aspirin Video Value

Total OOP - $1.75

Received - $2 +Up

THIS PROMOTION HAS ENDED!!!

Dollar General Store #1:
(24) Chocolate Pudding - $0.75
(Buy Three Save $2)

Coupons Used:
(2) $1/3 Pudding or Jello 

I'm not sure why the cashier had to ask to see if she could use my coupons?  The cashier didn't even attempt to scan my coupons.  The assistant store manager said she could only take off $0.07.  So, the cash register froze up and wasn't showing my total going down.  The assistant store manager ended up taking off $0.07 x 7 = $0.49.  

Total OOP - $1.57

Dollar General Store #2:
(11) Vanilla Pudding - $0.75
(13) Chocolate Pudding - $0.75
(Buy Three Save $2)

Coupons Used:
(1) $1/3 Jello Pudding 

Total OOP - $1.06

Target:
(1) Shelf - $39.99
(1) Wheels - $14.99

No Coupons Used!

Total OOP - $58.83

Belk:
(1) Pair Kim Rogers  Shoes - $12.50 *Regular Priced - $50
(2) Shirts - $6.99

No Coupons Used!

Total OOP - $28.33

Dollar General Store #3:
(4) Vanilla Pudding - $0.75
(11) Chocolate Pudding - $0.75
(Buy Three Save $2)

No Coupons Used! - (Needed to purchase 24 didn't have but 15 on the shelf.)

Total OOP - $1.29

Ingles:
(1) Charcoal - $7.98

No Coupons Used!

Total OOP - $8.54

Kroger:
(1) Bread - $1

No Coupon Used!

Total OOP - $1.03

Dollar General Store #4:
(6) Chocolate Pudding - $0.75
(18) Vanilla Pudding - $0.75
(Buy Three Save $2)

Coupons Used:
(1) $1/3 Jello Pudding

Total OOP - $1.06

CVS: (Got there late for the sale 7/7 to start)
(5) Kit Kats - $3
(1) Reese - $3
(1) Pepsi - $0.99
(2) CVS Pads - $1.99 (*Used 20% off - $1.59)
(1) Tena Diapers - $13.99 (*Used 20% off - $11.19)
(1) Tena Pads - $6.99 (*Used 20% off - $5.59)
(1) Gillette Venus Razor (*Used 20% off - $5.83)

Coupons Used:
(1) $0.25/1 Pepsi (CVS Kiosk Machine)
(1) 20% off Shopping Pass ($6.46)
(1) $3/2 Tena (CVS Kiosk Machine)
(1) $14 Tena Diapers - Signed Up Tena.com (Mailed Coupon)
(1) $6.98 Tena Pads - Signed Up Tena.com (Mailed Coupon)
(4) $2.50/1 Kit Kat Coupon CVS Coupon
(4) $1/1 Kit Kat Manufacture Coupon
(1) $0.99 Pepsi (Substituted for Pepsi Next)
(1) $1/1 CVS Quarterly ECB (CVS Kiosk Machine)
(1) $5 Venus Razor Newspaper Coupon

Total OOP - $1.89

Received - $4 ECB CVS Pads, $2 ECB Venus, $3 ECB Tena

Walmart:
(1) White Rain Hair Spray - $1.98
(1) GV Frozen Biscuits - $3.52
(1) White Lilly - $2.72
(1) GM Cheerios - $2.49 *Regular Price - $3.98
(1) Lotion - $6.92
(1) GV Milk - $2.49 *Regular Price - $3.98

Coupons Used:
(1) $1/1 Lotion

Total OOP - $19.33


Grand Total OOP - $124.56


Grand Total Savings - $193.37


Percentage Saved - 61%