Deals at Kroger 12-9

I used http://katycouponers.blogspot.com/2010/12/kroger-loving-this-mega-sale.html for most of my matchups this week. I also got the gatorade recover which was priced at $1.00 each and I had 3 tearpad coupons. I have extra rebate forms if any of my local friends want to do the keebler rebate deal. There was a blinkie machine right in front of the fudge shop cookies for$1.00 off of 2 boxes. Let me know if you have any questions after you take a peek at her blog.

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Kroger- 16 items for $1.39

2 Mirra Mesh Poufs $2.49 each, gray and white (used $5.00/2 Mirra item printable coupon) check Kroger.com. I keep getting an internal error message so I could not link to the coupon= FREE

2 Mission 10 pk tortillas $1.00 (used $0.75 any Mission item coupon from Mission website...not available anymore) = $0.25 each

4 Reach dental floss $1.00 each (used $1.00 or $0.50 MQ from newspaper)

5 Reach Access flossers $1.00 each (used $1.00 or $0.50 MQ from newspaper)

Kroger brand oatmeal on Manager's special for 0.69 because box was crushed

Lip Smacker 3pk delectable desserts on Manager's special for $1.00 (used a $1.00 off printable coupon from a while ago)

Lea & Perrins Thick classic Worcestershire sauce $2.89 ($2.00 MQ from newspaper)....but it had a Try me FREE tag on it and will submit for rebate.

I also used a $1.00 off catalina from a previous cool whip purchase.

Paid $1.39 OOP and will submit for a rebate of $2.89 so a profit of $1.50!!!

Tom Thumb- $0.35 for 8 items

Fiber One Yogurt $2.50 -1.25 (50% off sticker) -0.50 MQ (doubled to $1.00) -1.00 ecoupon -1.00 ecoupon= 1.25 in overage

2 Nexcare bandages 1.49 each -1.00 MQ= 0.49 each

4 Nivea lip care on sale for $0.99 each (used 2 $2.00/2 printable coupons)

My total went negative at -$0.77! OOPS!

(I did not expect two ecoupons to come off of the same item)

So I grabbed the wet ones travel wipes for $1.00 and Paid $0.35!

Enjoying the Rebate Checks

Since it is almost halfway through the year I wanted to add up my rebate checks received since January and my total is...$114.57!!! I am also waiting for around $80.00 back in various rebates that are not included in this total.

This is the first full year I have been really searching for and participating in rebates. Most of the time I make a decent amount of money on the item because the rebate is on the price the store charges not the actual amount paid. In other words, the refund you will receive is the price before coupons or buy one get one free store sales or gift cards received back on a purchase at Target. I have found that the time it takes to fill out a rebate form is just minutes. Of course you have to factor in the cost of stamps for all of these rebates but it still ends up being a great way to save even more money in the long run.

I have a file folder system at my kitchen desk and put all receipts and forms in the folder as I shop and print rebate forms. Every week or so I try to fill them out and send them off. I make a dated copy of what I send off as a reminder and a record. When the check comes in the mail I throw the copy away and make a note of the check amount in the back of the file folder. It is a system that works for me!

Here is a great blog called My Brain is Inside Out by Queen. She seems to be the best with finding all of the rebates available around the blogosphere. Also you just have to keep a keen eye out while shopping. Look at all of the displays on the end caps and at the back of the stores and you might find some rebate forms. Recently I found a coupon packet on the Miller light beer stack at CVS and inside of it was a $10.00 rebate for a propane gas tank refill. Who doesn't need that in the middle of grilling out season?

Pet Smart Freebies

Excuse my messy car! In last week's Smart source (6-13?) there were save $3.00 on Science Diet dog treats coupons. They are priced at $2.50 at Pet Smart and depending on your cashier you could get overage on them to use towards another item. I purchased 6 bags of treats for free and got overage for some cat litter deodorizer. I do not have any dogs but donated them to the closest SPCA.

Also if you can find the trial size bags of Beneful dog food then you can use the $3.00 off coupon that states any size to get it free plus possible overage....depending on your cashier. I used these on a previous transaction and got 4 free bags and used the overage on a bag of cat food. I also donated the trial bags of dog food and the SPCA seemed very appreciative. They will give you a tax donation receipt if you would like one.

Thanks to Katy Couponers for the great tips!

Kroger deals 85% savings 6-20-10

Total spend= $6.78

Gillette body wash on sale for BOGO free (used 2 BOGO free MQ from 6-6 P&G)= 4 for FREE

2 Frosted mini wheats cereal 2/$5.00 sale (used $1.00/2 MQ and $1.00/2 cellfire coupon)= $1.50 each and they have the free movie pass codes included)

Ivory soap 10 for $10 (used 4 $0.50 Ivory bar soap coupons from 6-6 P&G)= 4 for FREE
They were out of the Ivory body wash at two stores

Two packs of Reach dental floss (used 2 $0.50 MQ)= 2 for FREE

4 Listerine pocket packs (used 4 $1.00 MQ)= 4 for FREE

Rolaids on clearance for $0.69 (used $1.00 MQ)= $0.31 in overage

Blueberry scones on managers special for $1.00

Think thin bar $1.69 (used $0.50 MQ from Mambo Sprouts mailing and $0.50 ecoupon)

Bananas $0.78

Instant oatmeal on close out price $1.64

Total was $6.78!

Some of these prices probably continue in this new week of sales starting on Wednesday.

Target deals this week 6-13-10

I am not going to post all of the deals but wanted to point you towards a site that does have some great deals listed here at Couponing 101.

I have had a great time this week shopping at Target. I went Friday, Sunday and Monday. Why so many times? Well, I wanted to get in on last week's deals and then Sunday had a new start of deals. I took notes while I was there on the food items on the end caps that were on clearance. There were so many things that were marked down 50% off. I am assuming it is due to the rearranging of the grocery section and they will not be restocking those items.



On Monday I came back to Target with my coupons that I found through searching the coupon database on the blog Common Sense with Money. I used my coupons on the clearance items and got some great deals. Here are the prices after coupons of some of the items I purchased. Each Target will vary on what types of clearance items are left.

$0.82 for Crystal light canister that makes 12 quarts
$0.30 each for Margarita and Pina Colada boxes of Jello mix
$0.98 for a 3 pack of Mentos gum
$0.34 for Simply Asia sweet and sour seasoning packet

In addition to the clearance, I did the Schick razor deal and there is a mail in rebate available for that item. I also got the Colgate pro for $1.00, the Eggo pancakes for $0.75, four packs of Vanish toilet drop-ins for 2.39 total (I forgot one of my Target coupons) and Ziplock containers for $0.27 per 2 or 4 pack.

Free Pool Testing kit

My Mom heard about this site, healthy pools.org and recommended I test our community pool. I sent off for a free test kit and will go back to their site to post my findings.

It looks like you will be testing for chlorine and pH. According to the site the CDC is recommending that patrons to the pool test with portable test strips before swimming. Unfortunately across the US the healthy vs. unhealthy pools seems to be around 50/50.

Deals at Tom Thumb 6-9-10

I wasn't going to share these deals but I noticed in the new sale ad that these deals are continuing.

You have to purchase 8 or more of some of these on the list to get the best prices (it does not have to be groups of 8) Check the weekly ad for more details.



Ozarka sparkling water 1 liter bottles $0.49 each (BOGO MQ from 5-16 RP) This takes 1.09 for 2 waters= FREE with an overage of $0.11

Yakisoba noodles $0.49 each ($1.00/2)= FREE!

Hormel Pepperoni roll $1.64 each ($0.55/2 e coupon) + ($0.35 MQ triples to $1.05 off) = $0.32 each

Kozy shack pudding 6 pack $1.99 ($0.40 MQ doubles to $0.80)= $1.20

Chinet Chrystal cups $1.99 ($1.00 MQ)= $0.99

Lactaid milk $3.79 ($1.00 off MQ) + ($1.00 e coupon)= $1.79
(This must have prompted the catalina coupon for a FREE Smart Balance Milk to print)

2lb Lucerne cheddar cheese $4.99 ($0.55 real California cheese)= $4.45 for 2 lbs

I found a Smart Balance sour cream for 50% off $0.99 (0.50 MQ doubles to be FREE)

I wanted to make sure you knew about Tom Thumbs website. Weekly, they have coupons you can add to your Tom Thumb card by using your coupons.com password. Make sure you are adding coupons to your shortcuts and cellfire accounts frequently as well.

And don't forget the $5.00 off/$50.00 coupon to Tom Thumb in the Entertainment book for our area.

CVS Deals YMMV 6-7-10

Transaction



I had just picked up a $10.00 prescription and at the bottom of the receipt was a CVS coupon for $5.00 off $15.00 purchase.

Of course I had to use it. I found the diapers that were 50% off last week now to be 75% off .

2 packs of CVS ultra diapers size 5 (30 count)= $2.24 each!

2 packs of womens tights in the clearance section= $1.62 each!

Gillette Fusion Power Razor $9.97 (used $4.00 MQ 6/6 P&G)= $5.97

Used $5/$15 purchase coupon first, then $4.00 off razor coupon, and paid with a $2.97 ECB.

Paid $6.19 OOP and got a $5.00 ECB back for the Gillette!

Not too bad for all of this.

I found out that the Gillette Fusion kits that are right beside the razors are the same price as the razors. That would have been a better deal. I also found a Miller Light coupon pamphlet that had some great coupons including a $10.00 rebate for a Blue Rhino propane tank refill! There were also $1.00 off Tyson individually frozen chicken bags
$1.00 off Bubba Burgers
$1.00 off 2 boxes of Cheez-its


YMMV= Your mileage may vary. Try some other CVS stores to see if you can find some baby items on clearance for 75% off.

Target- Really great deals 6-7-10

$4.31 spend OOP!!!

You might not be able to find the Gillette Fusion Razors in your store but mine had them on clearance for $2.48.

9- Gillette Fusion MVP Razors $2.48 (used 9 $4.00 off coupons)
The coupon values were reduced to $2.48 to make them FREE!

2 Shout spray $1.97 (used 2 $0.75 MQ and 2 $1.00 Target coupons)= $0.22 each

1 Eggo pancake box $1.75 (used $1.00 Target)= $0.75

2- Dannon Danonino $1.69 (used 2 $1.50 MQ)= $0.19 each

1 Dannon Coolision $2.34 (used $1.00 MQ)= $1.34

2 Armor All Auto glass cleaner $2.89 each (used $3.00/2 Target coupon and $3.00/2 MQ) = FREE plus $0.22 in overage

2 Littlest Pet Shop $2.99 each on clearance for $1.48 (used BOGO MQ)= $0.74 each

A savings of around $59.00