Today's and Friday's shopping trips

Walmart

I went to Safeway yesterday to get my chips but they were out.

10 - Lays Kettle Cooked chips - used $2 of 2 and brought in my Safeway sale add for the price match at $1.99. So after the coupons each bag was $.99
5 - Sierra Mist 2 liters - used coupons for buy A Kettle Cooked chips and get a Sierra Mist 2 liter for free. Only paid the $.10 CRV and tax
8 - Propel Fitness water - Used 4 $1 off coupons so I only had to pay $.10 CRV and tax

My total was $12.13


CVS

Trans 1
2 Garnier Shampoos for $5.79 each and received $3 in EB

Trans 2
4 Oral B Advanced Toothbrushes on sale for 2/$5 and used 4 $1.50 off coupons for $1.29 each

4 Gatorade at $.88 each on sale

2 Pediasure chocolate drinks 4 packs at half off for $3.64 each

1 Pediasure 4 pack for dehydrated kids at 75% off $1.19

2 MACH 3 disposable razors B1G1 50% off and used 1 B1G1 free

Reuseable Shopping bag and a green bag tag

Used the $3 EB from previous purchase and a $.50 for the green bag tag

Grand total 23.87
Total Saved $43.13


Rite Aid

20 - Friskies Can wet food 10/$5 and get $1 up reward
used $1 off 20 coupon

I got 2 of my EOS shaving creams from my rain check from last week and used 2 - $1 off coupons so I got them for FREE

They had a bunch off body care for 75% off so I loaded up

I saved $90.05 and I have $2 in Up Rewards for next week. I also have $3 off my next $15 purchase if a take an internet survey - so I will be using them on tomorrows purchase.

What prices do I stock up?

I have a general price list that I use to stock up. Remember some areas are more expensive than others so your prices might vary. No grocery store in my area double or triple coupons - call your local stores to see is they ever have double coupon days. Also know your stores coupon policy and keep one with you just in case your cashier doesn't know it. You can even carry extras to leave with your cashier. I try to use the same cashier if they are nice and don't mind all my coupons some of mine are asking me how I do this so they can start also.

Razors (MACH 3) $1
Cereal $1
Floss FREE
Toothpaste FREE
DO FREE
Toothbrushes FREE
Battery toothbrushes $2
Tuna $.59
Can Veggies $.59
Laundry soap $1
Fabric Softener $1
Shaving cream FREE
Kandoo Wipes $.50

Here in California we have to pay tax on the retail amount before your coupons. So far I have not had the luck to walk out without paying a thing.

There are some things that I am not willing to give up like my soft toilet paper and Cambells cream of mushroom so I try to save money in other areas to fit them in my budget.

I hope this helps you.

May 2, 2001

I broke up my transactions to get my maximum savings. Remember that Walgreens will only give you 1 Register Reward per transaction so I had to do 4.

CVS
Trans #1
BIC Soleil women's razor $6.99
$3 off manufacture coupon (cpn)
$3 Extra Bucks (EB)

Trans #2
Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste $2.77 each (I got 2)
$0.75 cpn x2
$2.77 EB x2
Used $3 EB from previous trans and paid $1.50 cash. I made $1.50 using the cpn for .75 off from May 1st paper.

Trans #3
20 can of Friskies Cat food on sale for $4 for 10
$1 off 20 cpn
Used $5.54 EB from previous trans and paid $2.12

CVS Grand Total $8.17




WALGREENS
Trans #1-3
BIC Soleil women's razor $5.99 sale price
$3 cpn
$2 Register Rewards (RR)
paid $3.48

Trans #4
MACH 3 disposable razor 3 pack buy 1 get 1 (B1G1) 50% off (I got 6)
B1G1 FREE coupon x6
BIC Soleil women's razor $5.99 sale price
$3 cpn
$2 Register Rewards (RR)
paid $8.10

Trans #5
5 boxes of Kellogg's Corn pops $1.99 sale
Used my RR for $8 off and paid $1.95

I could have added something cheaper since they don't allow you to spend less than you RR so save money but Caleb goes through a lot of cereal.

Walgreens Grand Total $20.49



Today I spent a total of $28.66 and save $111.28. Not bad.

I go to the following websites to check for future sale fliers so I can plan my trip in advance for the most savings. I still always bring my coupon binder with me just in case I find a not advertised sale. At CVS a few weeks ago they had Tuna Helper on Clearance for $.71 ea and I had coupons for $.75 off 3. I bought all they had.


www.iheartcvs.com
www.iheartwags.com
www.iheartriteaid.com


Another of my favorite website/blog is www.thekrazycouponlady.com

I will work on adding pics later.

My new blog

I will be posting all my hauls and amazing finds here so it will be easier to find the deals. I will break down my transactions and show you how to get your maximum savings. I will also post coupons that I have up for trade.