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

Dallas Morning News Subscribers!!

If you currently get the Dallas Morning Newspaper on Sunday only (or possibly other days like Wed/Sun), then you can sign up for the Dallas Morning News briefing edition for FREE.

I am so excited about this. Currently we pay 30% off the regular price for a Sunday newspaper to be delivered. Now, it is convenient to have it delivered but many times it comes way after we wake up. (We have some early risers at my house) While I was at Walgreen's last week DMNs was handing out a free Friday paper and letting people know about the briefing edition which they tell me is FREE. It is a small paper which has brief descriptions about news stories. It comes Wednesday through Saturday and includes sale ads and coupons! I got my first one today and it had 3 coupon sections in it!!!! Hurray for FREE coupons!

Go Here to sign up for yourself.

Freebies at Kroger!

Yaki Soba Noodles priced at $0.89, use a $0.50 coupon and get FREE!
My store has three flavors, shrimp, teriyaki, and cheese.



Wonka Gummies 10 for $10 at Kroger, use a $1.00 off coupon from coupons.com and get for FREE!



Gatorade G2 quart drinks priced at 10 for $10.00. Use a $0.50 MQ from newspaper to get for FREE!

Starkist Tuna Chunk Light 2.6 oz priced at 10 for $10.00. Use a $0.50 MQ from Vocalpoint to get for FREE!

My store did not make you buy 10 to get the item for $1.00. You just have to use your Kroger card.

Walgreens deals 1/11/10 More Great Deals

Johnson and Johnson has a Beauty for all ages rebate going on right now. There is a rebate certificate in this past weeks Sunday newspaper. There are deal scenarios going around that will be money makers with the rebate so I decided to try it. Why do I need so many Lubriderm lotions? I will be making gift bags for my girlfriends when I see them for our long overdue girls weekend at a ski resort!

Purchased
4- 6oz Lubriderm Lotions $3.99 each but on sale for buy 1 get 1 50% off.
2-Aveeno active naturals lotion 2.5 oz. $3.39 each but on sale for buy 1 get 1 50% off
2-ROC exfoliating cleanser on clearance for $8.49 each but also on sale for buy 1 get 1 50% off

1 Christmas Peeps for $0.18
1 Chocolate decadent candies for $0.62 for hubby
(2 filler items)

Coupons used
4- 2.00 off Lubriderm MQ from 1/10 newspaper
2- 3.00 off ROC MQ from 1/10 newspaper
2- 2.00 off Aveeno MQ from 1/10 newspaper
also available on coupons.com

And the $1.00 off Walgreens coupon from the Diabetes and You free magazine usually close to the pharmacy or the diabetic section. This coupon takes $1.00 off each Lubriderm ($4.00 off total)

I used a $5.00 RR from the previous day's purchases
I paid a Total of $4.95 OOP for all the items!

I will submit for a $10.00 rebate for buying $35.72 worth Roc, Lubriderm and Aveeno products making a profit on the items!

Bayer Contour Glucose meter was on sale for $14.99 and used a $30.00 coupon (this is an old coupon) on the item. The cashier had to bring down the price of the coupon to $14.99 and this purchase prompted a $5.00 RR for a $5.00 profit!

Final price $0.00 + $5.00 RR

BIC razors One was on sale for $5.00 and other was $4.59

Used BOGO free coupon from 1/10

Used $3.00/2 off coupon from January savings Walgreen's coupon book but looks like it only took off $1.50.

Final price= $3.50 for both

Hershey's York peppermint patties on Clearance for $0.84 each

Used a $1.00/2 off MQ on them

Final price= $0.68 total for both bags

Just Feet Heal balm on Clearance for $1.79 (this is my filler item to be able to use my RR since every other item is using a coupon)

Used $5.00 RR from the previous day

Total OOP= $1.05 plus received a $5.00 RR !

It is a great week at Walgreens!

Walgreens trip 1/10/10 Great Deals

Neosporin lip Health
Bought 2, one rang up $5.49 and the other one rang up $2.51, sale was 2/$8.00
(used 2 $3.00 off coupons)
Paid $2.00 and prompted a $3.00 Register reward
FREE + a $1.00 Money Maker!

Colgate Maxfresh toothpaste $2.99
Used a $1.00 off MQ from January issue ALL YOU magazine
Paid $1.99 and prompted a $2.00 Register reward
Final cost FREE

Triaminic thin strips $5.00 each
Bought 2 using (2) $3.00 Triaminic thin strip MQ from 12/6 SmartSource
Paid $4.00 and prompted a $5.00 RR
Final cost FREE + $1.00 money maker

Planter's trail mix 2/$3.00
Used the $1/2 coupon from the January Coupon Booklet at the front of the store
Final cost $1.00 each

Oust air and surface sanitizer $4.59 each but on sale for BOGO Free
Used BOGO coupon and got both for Free. (some stores make you buy one and get the rest free. In that case pick up four or six cans using 2 or 3 coupons. You will "buy" one and get the other 3 or 5 free)

Thermacare Pain relief (1 count) $2.49
Paid $2.49 and got $2.50 RR
Final Cost= FREE

Sally Hanson 10 day top coat on clearance for $1.79 and used a $0.50 coupon from this weeks Sunday paper.
Final cost= $1.29

Peanut butter bars $0.79 (my filler item) since I used a RR to pay

I cannot say how much I really paid for this since I had purchased two other items and used coupons for those. The price was not what I was expecting since it was mislabeled. I promptly went back into the store to return them.

I originally paid $42.62 for all of this (plus two $20.99 mystery items minus (2) 5.00 MQ)

The manager credited my MasterCard $45.44 for some reason plus I got a $2.50, $5.00, $3.00 Register Reward.
What a great money making transaction!




2- Just bunches Honey Bunches of Oats cereal $1.75 each (there are some post coupons out there but I did not use one)
Total cost= $3.50

Two Bic Comfort Razors $5.00 each and used a BOGO free coupon from this past Sunday's paper and also a $3.00 off of two Walgreen's coupon from the January coupon booklet at the front of the store.

Total Cost for both=$2.00

2 Neosporin Lip Health 2/$8.00

Used 2 more $3.00 off coupons

Total= Free + $1.00 Money Maker

Triaminic Thin strips 2/$10

Used two more $3.00 off MQ

Free plus a $1.00 Money maker

Listerine Agent Cool Blue on clearance for $3.19

Used $1.00 off MQ

Used $1.00 off Walgreen's coupon from children's coloring book

Note pad as a filler item $0.75

Used the $2.50 RR from previous transaction

(Make sure you do NOT use the other RRs from the previous transaction or your Triaminic and Neosporin Register Rewards will not print!!!!)
You should not use a RR from a certain item to purchase that same item.

Final OOP was $10.96 but earned a $3.00 and $5.00 RR!

I am sure I could have grouped these things in different transactions to keep my OOP lower but I am not the best at that. Still learning!

*All coupons used except the Neosporin coupons were from the newspaper. I was able to print 4 coupons because I have two printers.

CVS Deals still available

Honestly, I have not shopped at CVS in weeks. I do all of my pharmacy transactions through the drive-thru. I checked out their makeup on clearance and found

2 shades of Revlon colorstay originally $9.99 (75% off) used 2 $2.00 off MQ

Revlon colorstay= $0.50 each

4 cans of Oust surface and air sanitizer $3.99 each (similar to Lysol) and used 2 BOGO manufacturer's coupons= $3.99 for two cans

Johnson's First Aid Kit (found in the travel item section) and used $1.00 MQ

1 CVS green Bag tag= $0.99

Used a $5 off $25.00 purchase coupon before I gave my manufacturer's coupons

Total for 8 items= $5.24
Used $1.00 ECB

Paid $4.24 OOP (I used a CVS gift card from a prescription transfer. Remember they take competitors coupons in the pharmacy. Use a Target coupon from this weeks target sale ad or online in the grocery coupons, pharmacy section.)

The Oust prompted a $9.00 ECB to print

I also had a $5 off $25 coupon print at the end of my receipt to use on my next purchase.

A $3.76 Money Maker!

Fun Freebies in the Mail

In two days I got all of these freebies and coupons in the mail. Signing up for freebies can definitely pay off.

Sorry for the terrible picture!

I received a Playtex sport sample pack in the mail and a $1.00 off coupon

Astroglide sample

Powerbar energy blasts energy chews (not pictured because hubby already snatched them for his morning workout) as well as (3) $1.00 off coupons

Stacy's Simply Naked pita chips sample from All You magazine

A coupon for a FREE bag of Stacy's pita chips

(6) Pretty Note cards from Dove

Samples of John Freida Brilliant Brunette shampoos and conditioner as well as a $1.00 off coupon

Folgers gourmet lively Colombian coffee sample and a $1.00 off coupon

Philosophy's gingerbread man shower cream sample. I have tried the sweet frosting and cinnamon buns as well. All are fabulous!

I love days like this!

I promise to do better in relaying the freebie sign up info in the future!

Target-16 items for $16.42 OOP

I am sure that last thing that many people want to do after Christmas is go shopping but there are some good deals to be had. I purchased lots of Christmas items on the 26th at Target for 50% off but now their Christmas items are 75% off!


Lindor Truffles for hubby on clearance for $1.74, used $1.00 off MQ= $0.74

2 Motts Apple juice $1.79 each, used (2)$1.00 Target Coupons, $0.79 each
(coupon expires 1/2/10)

2 Oscar Mayer sandwich meat $2.79, used (2) $1.00 Target coupons and $1.00/2
MQ.(Target coupon expires 1/2/10, I think?)

Market Pantry dry beans for my Ham and Bean soup $1.29

MP Pancake Syrup for the Apple Cinnamon Pancakes I am making tomorrow $1.82

2 Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa 10-pk $1.02, used (2) $1.00 Target coupons= $0.02 each

2 Gold N Plump Natural Chicken breast packs (1.25 lbs) on sale for $3.49, used (2) $0.75 MQ from coupons.com

Christmas snowman tablecloth $4.99 but purchased for $1.24

"Joy, Season's Greetings" Snowman snow globe $14.99 but purchased for $3.74

35 ct Stationary for next years Christmas letter $3.00 but purchased for $0.75

(2) Liqueur Coffee (Jack Daniel's whiskey flavored 2oz.) $1.00 each but bought for $0.25 each

Total was $20.76 and used $5.00 gift card

Total OOP= $16.42

All of the items in the dollar spot that has a black dot beside the bar code were 75% off. There were cute little girl things for an Easter basket. There were many toys on sale for 30-50% off. I will wait until the toys drop to 75% off. If anyone sees this happen I would love to know. The holiday section was pretty picked over but there might still be some great deals if you plan ahead to next year.

The Start of a New Year and meal planning

It is the beginning of 2010 and I am going to be making some changes. We overspent during Christmas as always and to help with the saving of money I will be putting us on a serious budget. Many of my fellow bloggers in the couponing blogosphere are going to be participating in the "Eat up your pantry challenge". I will be joining them. I have inventoried my pantry and have made a meal plan up for the next week. I have also put us on a budget of $40.00 a week for groceries. This will be spent on dairy, egg, bread, produce and some meat.

My week of meals will not be gourmet nor super healthy. I want to try to eat up the things in our pantry and then start fresh with healthier foods.

Typically we all eat cheese toast, oatmeal or cereal for breakfast every morning. I am going to mix things up with apple cinnamon oatmeal pancakes, muffins and banana bread this week. I will be shopping at Sprouts for produce on Wednesday when they have double ad day to get the most bang for my buck.

I bought Oscar Meyer Turkey and Ham lunch meat from Target for $1.79 each so we will mostly be having sandwiches or leftovers from the previous night for lunch. I am also trying to loose 10 lbs so I will be having tuna sandwiches. I used coupons to get lots of the single serving tuna packets for free at Kroger in the past few months. I remember when I lost weight in the past that I enjoyed tuna mixed with a little fat free ranch dressing (I think it tastes better than fat free mayo), cracked pepper and a little bit of diced pickle. I toast it on a Oroweat multi-grain sandwich thin. The whole sandwich is only 200 calories and it is satisfying!

Jan 1st
B- Cereal and Oatmeal
L- Tuna or Turkey Sandwiches, apples and broccoli with dip
D- Steamfresh Asian style Chicken Vegetable Medley with extra vegetables added (water chesnuts and steamed brocolli)

Jan 2nd
B-Quaker Oatmeal Pancake mix made with Applesauce and cinnamon mix-in
L-Tuna or Turkey Sandwiches or Yaki Soba noodles for the kids
D- Ham and Bean Soup with a side of beer bread
(I have the ham and ham stock left over in the freezer from Christmas and we don't drink beer but have plenty of that left over as well)

Jan 3rd
B-Cereal or Oatmeal
L-Leftover ham soup and cheese and crackers
D-Shake and Bake Chicken ($2.75 for a pack of Gold N Plump Chicken at Target with coupon) with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and canned peaches

Jan 4th
B-Banana bread (bananas from freezer stash)
L-Sandwiches and fruit again
D- Tuna noodle casserole

Jan 5th
B-Cereal or Oatmeal
L-Leftover Tuna noodle casserole and fruit
D- Pesto pasta and basil vegetable medley
(I made this delicious pesto this fall with mounds of basil I had grown in my garden. I spent an afternoon triple washing the basil, and running my food processor for about 10 batches. I froze it in whatever I could find...Popsicle holders, small Tupperware, ice cube trays. I am allergic to most nuts that are used in pesto. I made my pesto with toasted almonds, basil, olive oil, garlic and added grated Parmesan cheese in the end)

Jan 6th
B-Triple chocolate chunk, whole grain, muffins
L-leftovers or sandwiches, pretzels
D-Phad Thai with rice
(I have a Sun-Bird seasoning packet I got on clearance at Target. I will get the green onion for $0.50 at Sprouts and I have all the other ingredients.)

Jan 7th
B- Grits and Eggs
L-Pizza bites and taquitos (for the kids)
D-Canned soup and grilled cheese
My mom used to make Red Devils for me as a child and I might try that. Campbell's tomato soup with cheese grated into it when hot served over toast. To be eaten with a knife and fork.

In addition to this meal plan I am sure my kids will be snacking on granola bars, apples, bananas, pretzels, popcorn and Popsicles. This is the first week and I hope I can continue as the year progresses!