I am heading to Seattle this weekend for my youngest Sydney's birthday. So I asked Raul to do his first couponing trip for me. These all end Saturday and I really need to start stocking up on some HABA items.
I am asking him to hit up 2 stores and do 2 transactions per store. I have everything written out in great detail and put coupons and transactions numbers on envelopes for him. (I want it to be super simple!)
WALMART:
#1
1x Cascade Action Paks (trial size) .97$ - 1.00 = FREE
1x Gillette Body Wash 2.97$ - 2.00$ = .97$
1x Kotex U Liners 1.24$ - 1.00$ = .24$
2x Tampax Pearl Tampons (B1G1) 3.96$
1x Suave Deodorant .97$ - .75$ = .22$
1x Sure Deodorant 1.96$ - 1.00$ = .96$
1x Fabreeze Travel w/gain (trial size) 1.97$ - 1.00$ = .97$
1x Olay Body Wash (trial size) get 1 Satan Care Shave Gel FREE .97$
Total: 8.53$
#2
1x Gillette Body Wash 2.97$ - 2.00$ = .97$
1x Kotex U Liners 1.24$ - 1.00$ = .24$
2x Tampax Pearl Tampons (B1G1) 3.96$
1x Sure deodorant 1.96$ - 1.00$ = .96$
1x Suave Pro. Shampoo (B1G1) 2.47$
1x Olay Body Wash (trial size) get 1 Satan Care Shave Gel FREE .97$
1x Fabreeze w/gain (trial Size) 1.97$ - 1.00$ = .97$
Total: 10.76$
RITE AID:
#1
1x Planters Bars 2.50$ - .75$ = 1.75$
1x Schick Razers 5.99$ - 1.00$ = 4.99$
1x Carefree Liners 1.00$ - .50$ = .50$
1x Playtex Tampons 3.99$ - 2.00$ = 1.99$
3x Suave Body Wash (B2G1) 4.00$
1x Pert Plus Shampoo 2.49$ - 1.00$ = 1.49$
1x Gain Dish soap .88$ - .50$ = .38$
Total: 15.10$
#2
1x Planters Bars 2.50$ - .75$ = 1.75$
1x Schick Razers 5.99$ - 1.00$ = 4.99$
1x Playtex Tampons 3.99$ - 2.00$ = 1.99$
1x Carefree Liners 1.00$ - .50$ = .50$
1x Pert Plus Conditoner 2.49$ - 1.00$ = 1.49$
1x Gain Dish soap .88$ - .50$ = .38$
Total 11.10$
GRAND total between all 4 transactions is: 45.49$
Monday, August 15, 2011
Shopping and Albertsons this weekend.
So last Friday my goal was to stay under 100$ for 2 weeks worth of food. I went over the amount by 7.65$ (and this was coffee!!) I hit up 3 stores and got everything on my list. My stockpile is starting to look real nice.
Then on Sunday Albertsons offered up to 1.00$ on coupons. They were still having a great deal on a few items I could easily stock up on again. I ended up with 2 transactions.
#1
2 boxes Cereal
1 box Nature Thins
1 box Bisquick
1 box cereal bars
Before coupons/club card the total was around 20$ after everything I paid 1.95$ out of pocket.
#2
1 bag bugels
1 box fiber one bars
1 scotts toilet paper
Before coupons/club card the total was around 20$ after everything I paid 2.95$ out of pocket.
Pretty good deal!
Then on Sunday Albertsons offered up to 1.00$ on coupons. They were still having a great deal on a few items I could easily stock up on again. I ended up with 2 transactions.
#1
2 boxes Cereal
1 box Nature Thins
1 box Bisquick
1 box cereal bars
Before coupons/club card the total was around 20$ after everything I paid 1.95$ out of pocket.
#2
1 bag bugels
1 box fiber one bars
1 scotts toilet paper
Before coupons/club card the total was around 20$ after everything I paid 2.95$ out of pocket.
Pretty good deal!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Shopping Trip 100$ Limit
I am trying to stay under 100$ for this weeks shopping trip. I am going to 3 different stores and getting the following deals at these 2 stores. Winco I wont post as most of the stuff there are not on coupons.
ALBERTSONS:
5x Hamburger Helper 5.00$-1.00$ = 4.00$
1x Totino's 1.00$-.35$ = .65$
4x Progresso Soup 4.00$-1.00$ = 3.00$
2x Cherrios 3.98$-1.00$ = 2.98$
1x CoCo Puffs 1.99$-.75$ = 1.24$
1x Bugles 2.00$-.50$ = 1.50$
2x Chex Mex 4.00$-.50$ = 3.50$
1x Fiber One Bars 2.49$-.75$ = 1.74$
1x Granola Thins 2.49$-.75$ = 1.74$
1x Delights Yogurt 2.50$-.50$ = 2.00$
2x Splitz Yogurt 4.00$-.75$ = 3.25$
1x Tillamook Cheese Slices 2.50$-1.00$ = 1.50$
1x Cinn. Toast Crunch 2.99$-.50$ = 2.49$
1x Pillsburry Scramble 3.00$-1.00$ = 2.00$
Before Coupons: Total 41.94$
After Coupons: 31.59$
After 5.00$ coupon for signing up for emails: GRAND TOTAL: 26.59$
FRED MEYER:
1st Transaction:
2x Kellogg Cereal 5.00$-1.50$ = 3.50$
10x Can Veggi's 5.00$
2x Hillshire Sasuage 6.00$
1x Twizzlers 1.25$-.75$ = .50$
3x Xtra Laundry Soap 5.00$
I am also getting more stuff with coupons but do not have the before prices. I was able to score a Associate Discount coupon so I will save 10% (along with coupons) on Nutrition and Fred Meyer label items.
2nd Transaction:
2x Kellogg Cereal 5.00$-1.50$ = 3.50$
1x Twizzlers 1.25$-.75$ = .50$
I will re-post tomorrow after the actual shopping trip.
ALBERTSONS:
5x Hamburger Helper 5.00$-1.00$ = 4.00$
1x Totino's 1.00$-.35$ = .65$
4x Progresso Soup 4.00$-1.00$ = 3.00$
2x Cherrios 3.98$-1.00$ = 2.98$
1x CoCo Puffs 1.99$-.75$ = 1.24$
1x Bugles 2.00$-.50$ = 1.50$
2x Chex Mex 4.00$-.50$ = 3.50$
1x Fiber One Bars 2.49$-.75$ = 1.74$
1x Granola Thins 2.49$-.75$ = 1.74$
1x Delights Yogurt 2.50$-.50$ = 2.00$
2x Splitz Yogurt 4.00$-.75$ = 3.25$
1x Tillamook Cheese Slices 2.50$-1.00$ = 1.50$
1x Cinn. Toast Crunch 2.99$-.50$ = 2.49$
1x Pillsburry Scramble 3.00$-1.00$ = 2.00$
Before Coupons: Total 41.94$
After Coupons: 31.59$
After 5.00$ coupon for signing up for emails: GRAND TOTAL: 26.59$
FRED MEYER:
1st Transaction:
2x Kellogg Cereal 5.00$-1.50$ = 3.50$
10x Can Veggi's 5.00$
2x Hillshire Sasuage 6.00$
1x Twizzlers 1.25$-.75$ = .50$
3x Xtra Laundry Soap 5.00$
I am also getting more stuff with coupons but do not have the before prices. I was able to score a Associate Discount coupon so I will save 10% (along with coupons) on Nutrition and Fred Meyer label items.
2nd Transaction:
2x Kellogg Cereal 5.00$-1.50$ = 3.50$
1x Twizzlers 1.25$-.75$ = .50$
I will re-post tomorrow after the actual shopping trip.
Coupon's
I know a lot of you out there are always looking for a way to save money. Come on really whats a better way to save money then using coupons with your daily, weekly or even monthly shopping. You never have to go overboard like those women on TV. You can start out slow and simple, start making a stockpile of stuff you know you use and will need in the future.
I figured this blog will help those who want to coupon but might find it more work than it really is worth. BUT if you have 30 mins a week to spend with your coupons then you can save up to 10$, 20$ or even more when your shopping. Just think what you can use that extra savings for. How about clothes, a trip, a movie or just extra fun money.
1st: Places to get coupons
-Newspaper (your local and regional paper) I currently only get my local Statesman Journal. Its only 8.88$ a month for the Sunday and Wednesday edition. We have a regional one for 2.00$ an issue. If I find coupons that I know I want more of then I will usually buy another paper or 2. Just double check your papers to make sure your coupons are there.
-Coupon Clipping Sites, these are great when you want a few coupons out of an insert. Most places you can order up to 20 of the same coupon. Some places even do the whole insert if you find that you can use those coupons.
(My Favorite Coupon Sites to buy from, I have only bought off of this one. There are many out there and you just can do a google search.)
-CouponDede.Com
-Krazy Kims Coupons
-Print Coupons off the web. All you need is a printer no special software. They usually reset once a month and new coupons will show up. Sometimes they will even do new ones through out the month.
-Coupons.Com
Red Plum
Smart Source
You can even go to the stores websites that you shop and get coupons, Winco will let you print them off the same as Albertsons. Fred Meyer allows you to put in your rewards card info and put the coupons right on the card.
EBAY is another great place to get coupons, they do lots (usually about 100) per auction. You can even get bundles of 1 type of coupons or inserts. Usually no more then going and buying more papers.
2nd: Storage of Coupons
I have tried the little card holder, which didn't work for me. Way to many coupons and I could never find what I wanted when I wanted. You can use a recipie holder and tabs. (My grandparents did this back in the day!) Right now though a coupon binder is the most popular. I have a simple one I got from the store, added a storage pocket. I got cheap tabs and labeled them to what I knew I would use. Then I also got some plastic folders to hold my shopping list and coupons. I take the whole binder with me. I never have to hunt for the coupons I want or need.
3rd: Read the Ads!!
I can not stress this enough, this is the way to make more of your money and coupons. You will have to spend a little time reading store ads either online or from your local paper. You can match up sale prices with coupons, getting you and your family the better deal! Or check out these sites that will do match ups for the week. Then all you have to do is make sure you have the money and coupon.
-The Krazy Coupon Lady
-Stockpiling Moms
4th: Have Fun!!
There is no need to clear out shelves or even use coupons for stuff you or your family will never use. Just because its a good deal doesn't mean your saving money. Do your research before shopping, check into ads, sales ect. Yes its a little extra time on your part BUT remember you are walking away with more money in your pocket.
I figured this blog will help those who want to coupon but might find it more work than it really is worth. BUT if you have 30 mins a week to spend with your coupons then you can save up to 10$, 20$ or even more when your shopping. Just think what you can use that extra savings for. How about clothes, a trip, a movie or just extra fun money.
1st: Places to get coupons
-Newspaper (your local and regional paper) I currently only get my local Statesman Journal. Its only 8.88$ a month for the Sunday and Wednesday edition. We have a regional one for 2.00$ an issue. If I find coupons that I know I want more of then I will usually buy another paper or 2. Just double check your papers to make sure your coupons are there.
-Coupon Clipping Sites, these are great when you want a few coupons out of an insert. Most places you can order up to 20 of the same coupon. Some places even do the whole insert if you find that you can use those coupons.
(My Favorite Coupon Sites to buy from, I have only bought off of this one. There are many out there and you just can do a google search.)
-CouponDede.Com
-Krazy Kims Coupons
-Print Coupons off the web. All you need is a printer no special software. They usually reset once a month and new coupons will show up. Sometimes they will even do new ones through out the month.
-Coupons.Com
Red Plum
Smart Source
You can even go to the stores websites that you shop and get coupons, Winco will let you print them off the same as Albertsons. Fred Meyer allows you to put in your rewards card info and put the coupons right on the card.
EBAY is another great place to get coupons, they do lots (usually about 100) per auction. You can even get bundles of 1 type of coupons or inserts. Usually no more then going and buying more papers.
2nd: Storage of Coupons
I have tried the little card holder, which didn't work for me. Way to many coupons and I could never find what I wanted when I wanted. You can use a recipie holder and tabs. (My grandparents did this back in the day!) Right now though a coupon binder is the most popular. I have a simple one I got from the store, added a storage pocket. I got cheap tabs and labeled them to what I knew I would use. Then I also got some plastic folders to hold my shopping list and coupons. I take the whole binder with me. I never have to hunt for the coupons I want or need.
3rd: Read the Ads!!
I can not stress this enough, this is the way to make more of your money and coupons. You will have to spend a little time reading store ads either online or from your local paper. You can match up sale prices with coupons, getting you and your family the better deal! Or check out these sites that will do match ups for the week. Then all you have to do is make sure you have the money and coupon.
-The Krazy Coupon Lady
-Stockpiling Moms
4th: Have Fun!!
There is no need to clear out shelves or even use coupons for stuff you or your family will never use. Just because its a good deal doesn't mean your saving money. Do your research before shopping, check into ads, sales ect. Yes its a little extra time on your part BUT remember you are walking away with more money in your pocket.
New Printer!!
So finally after talking for months about getting a new printer, we finally picked up one. I love it we got a special price at Walmart (29$.) Its a Cannon and does regular printing, copier and prints pictures. The refills for this seem a little cheaper then others we looked at.
My first thing to print off was coupons!! Whoohoo, I found some great deals on coupons.com and plan on using them this week when I do my shopping. I also joined Value Village's customer program and got a 25% off coupon. With this program I can get special deals when I shop. Let me tell you with 3 kids in school and growing this place is heaven for clothes. I also have found some great cookbooks, decorations for the house.
Link for the greatest printer! Walmart has it for 28$ but not in stock online.
Walmart Cannon Printer
My first thing to print off was coupons!! Whoohoo, I found some great deals on coupons.com and plan on using them this week when I do my shopping. I also joined Value Village's customer program and got a 25% off coupon. With this program I can get special deals when I shop. Let me tell you with 3 kids in school and growing this place is heaven for clothes. I also have found some great cookbooks, decorations for the house.
Link for the greatest printer! Walmart has it for 28$ but not in stock online.
Walmart Cannon Printer
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Albertson's Shopping Trip
I went to Albertsons last night so I could use up my 2 double the value coupons they offer. This is what I walked in to get and paid.
Before Discounts:
2 Cheerios - 3.99$ each
2 Skinny Cow Chocolates - .69$ each
Aussie Shampoo - 3.69$
Herbal Essence Shampoo - 3.79$
GRAND TOTAL: (includes club card and coupons)
2 Cheerios - 1.88$ each minus 1.00$ coupon when by 2 followed by 1.00$ off double = 1.76$ for both
Aussie Shampoo - FREE
Herbal Essence Shampoo - FREE
2 Skinny Cow - B1G1 .69$ for both
TOTAL: 2.45$ a savings of 82%
Not a huge list but a few things we needed and I wanted to take full advantage of the double coupons.
Before Discounts:
2 Cheerios - 3.99$ each
2 Skinny Cow Chocolates - .69$ each
Aussie Shampoo - 3.69$
Herbal Essence Shampoo - 3.79$
GRAND TOTAL: (includes club card and coupons)
2 Cheerios - 1.88$ each minus 1.00$ coupon when by 2 followed by 1.00$ off double = 1.76$ for both
Aussie Shampoo - FREE
Herbal Essence Shampoo - FREE
2 Skinny Cow - B1G1 .69$ for both
TOTAL: 2.45$ a savings of 82%
Not a huge list but a few things we needed and I wanted to take full advantage of the double coupons.
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