Save $1.00 on Athenos Hummus, Pita Chips and Feta
Save $0.55 on Frigo Cheese Heads string cheese
Save $0.75 on Jimmy Dean Hearty Sausage Crumbles
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Additional Kroger Mega Sale Event
Just a couple of things I saw that were not advertised:
Orville Redenbacher Popcorn $1.49
Pampers Wipes Tub $1.49
Del Monte Fruit Snack $2.19
French's Mustard $ 1.49
New York Style Garlic Bread $ 1.99
Orville Redenbacher Popcorn $1.49
Pampers Wipes Tub $1.49
Del Monte Fruit Snack $2.19
French's Mustard $ 1.49
New York Style Garlic Bread $ 1.99
Kroger Shopping
Kroger Shopping Trip 1/30/11
Mega Sale Event
12 Rotel Tomatoes 10 oz $0.42 Used 3 ($1/4MC) + b3g1F MC = $1.62/16
6 Hunts Tomatoes 10.7-15.2oz $.45 used $1/3MC +0.45/3 MC = $0.80/6
2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese $0.99 used 0.50/2 MC Printable = $0.98/2
2 Pace Picante sauce 16oz $1.49 used 0.50/2 MC = 1.98/2
1 Chex mix 7.5-8.75 oz $1.49 used $1/1 MC = 0.49
4 Kraft Singles 2% cheese $0.99 used (3) $1/1MC + 0.75MC = $0.25/4
15 Del monte vegestables $0.26 = $3.90
6 Kraft Easy Mac/velveta Shells &cheese $0.50 = $3.00
2 Sea pak shrimp $3.99 used $1/1MC = $2.99ea
1 Uncle Bens rice $1.49 used $1/1 MC = $0.49
2 Dixie family pack plate $1.49 used $1/1MC = 0.49ea
1 Dixie Napkins $1.49 used buy 2 plates and get napkins = FREE
found this on the plates I saw
1 Krusteaze pancake mix $1.49 used $0.50/1MC = $0.49
new coupon on today's insert
2 Kettle brand potato chips (4-5oz) $1.29 = $1/1MC = 0.29ea
New coupon on today's insert
2 Johnsonville Smoked sausage $2.99 0.55/1MC = 2.44ea
1 California Cuties 3lbs $3.99
1 Comforts wipes 64-80 ct FREE (from Kroger mailer)
Grapes $1/lb $1.03
Garlic Bundle $1
Bananas $0.46/lb = 0.66
2 Orville Redenbacher Caramel Popcorn $1.49 use $0.55 MC = $0.94
found coupons at the store
Grand Total $126.16
Store Savings = $67.70
(bought 5 sets of mega event sale automatic savings $25)
Coupon Savings = $24.84
OOP = $33.62
This week was a stock-up your pantry week, kroger had awesome sales this week and majority of it were things we use quite a bit of, paired with coupons we got some awesome deals. I like to cook soups in the crockpot and I usually end up using 5 cans of veggies and rotel/tomatoes in there so this will go a long way making a lot of delish easy soups.
My Kroger Shopping list
Kroger 1/26-2/1/11
MEGA Deal Event
Rotel Tomatoes 10 oz $0.42 use $1/4MC + b3g1F MC
Hunts Tomatoes 10.7-15.2oz $.45 use $1/3MC +0.45/3 MC =$0.80/6
Philadelphia Cream Cheese 0.99 use 0.50/2 MC printable $0.98/2
Pace Picante sauce 16oz $1.49 use $0.50/2 MC =1.98/2
Chex mix 7.5-8.75 oz $1.49 use $1/1 MC from Tom Thumb booklet = $0.49
Red baron pan pizza $2.78 use$1/1 =1.78
Kraft Singles 2% cheese $0.99 use$1/1MC Printable or 0.75 MC = Free -0.25
Del monte vegestables 0.26 no MC but great stock up price
Kraft Easy Mac/velveta Shells &cheese $0.50 no MC but I need some for E!
Sea pak shrimp $3.99 use $1/1 MC on 1/30 insert 2.99ea
Uncle Bens rice $1.49 use$1/1 MC =$0.49
Dixie family pack plate $1.49 use $1/1MC (fr Tom Thumb booklet) $0.49ea
Krusteaze pancake mix $1.49 use $0.50/1MC 1/30 insert $0.49
Kettle brand potato chips (4-5oz) $1.29 use $1/1 1/30 insert 0.29ea
3pk Horizon organic milk $1.99 use 0.55MC printable =$1.44
Other Great Deals
Johnsonville Bratwurst $3.99 use0.55/1 MC (fr Johnsonville website) 3.44ea
Johnsonville smoked sausage $2.99 use 0.55/1 MC (fr Johnsonville website) $2.44
California Cuties 3# $3.99
Comforts wipes 64-80 ct FREE from their mailer (got it for signing up for their store card)
Kroger Bread $1.00
Grapes $1/lb
Carefree pantiliners $1.00 use 0.50/1 MC Free
Saturday, January 29, 2011
CVS: 1/30 - 2/5/11
Weekly Extra Care Buck Deals
Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Crunch, Frosted Flakes, Mini Wheats 16.3-18.2 oz or Special K 12-14 oz 3/$10 = $4 Ecb (limit 1)
Deal Scenario #1:
Buy 3 select Kellogg’s cereals 3/$10
Use 3 $0.70/1 coupons found here
Pay $7.90
Get back a $4 Ecb
Final cost $1.30 per box!
Deal Scenario #2:
Buy 3 boxes of Special K cereal 3/$10
Use the buy one get one free coupon found here (if you haven’t already printed it)
Plus, use the $1/2 coupon found in the 1/2 RP
Pay $5.67
Get back a $4 Ecb
Final cost $0.56 per box!
Spend $15 on Participating Coke and/or Krafts products = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 3 Coca Cola product 12 pks $3 each = $9
Buy 4 Honest Tea Drinks 2/$3
Total = $15
Use 4 $0.50/1 Honest Tea coupons found here
Pay $13
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost only $8 for 3 12pks and 4 single serve drinks!
Kudos bars 10ct, South Beach Living granola bars 5ct, Or Planters nut-rition bars 5ct 2/$5 = $1 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 2 Planters Nut-rition bars 2/$5
Use 2 $1/1 coupons found in the 1/2 SS
Pay $3
Get back a $1 Ecb
Final cost $1 per box!
Keebler Cheeze-it, Club crackers, or Sandies cookies 7.5-16 oz 2/$6 = $2 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 2 boxes of Keebler crackers
Use the $1/2 coupon found in the 12/12 RP or 1/30 RP
Pay $5
Get back $2 Ecb
Final cost $1.50 each!
Spend $15 on Participating Unilever products = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 3 Ragu pasta sauce 26 oz 3/$5
Buy 3 Skippy peanut butter 15-16.3 oz 3/$5
Buy 2 Lipton green tea 2-40 ct, original 100 ct, decaf 48 ct 2/$5
Total = $15
Use the $1/2 Ragu coupon found in the 1/30 RP
Use the $0.75/2 Skippy coupon found in the 1/30 RP
Use 2 $0.60/1 Lipton coupons found in the 1/30 RP
Pay $12.05
Get back $5 Ecb
Final cost $7.05 for all 8 items – just $0.88 each!
Valentine’s M&M’s 7-12.6 oz 2/$5 = $1 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1.50/2 coupon found in the 1/23 RP
Pay $3.50
Get back a $1 Ecb
Final cost $1.75 each!
Spend $30 on Nexxus shampoo, conditioner, or styler 1-33.8 oz = $10 Ecb (limit 1)
Aussie or Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner 10.1-13.5 oz or styler 6-14 oz 2/$5.97 = $2 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the buy one get one free coupon found in the 12/26 PG (Exp. 1/31!)
Pay $2.99
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost only $0.50 each!
*There is also a $1/2 coupon found in the 1/30 PG.
Spend $10 on Select haircare products (including Optimum Care) = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 2 Optimum Care products $6.99 each (based on online price)
Total = $13.98
Use 2 $2/1 coupons found here
Pay $9.98
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost only $2.49 per box!
Buy Select Crest Whitestrips = $10 Ecb (limit 2)
Use the $10/1 3D White 2 Hour Express or Professional Effects coupon found in the 1/16 or 1/30 PG
Pay ?
Get back $10 Ecb
Final cost ?
Pampers baby dry, Cruisers or Swaddlers $8.99 = $1 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1.50/1 coupon found in the 12/26 PG (Exp. 1/31!)
Pay $7.49
Get back $1 Ecb
Final cost $6.49!
Spend $15 on Participating Dove products = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 3 Dove Ultimate Ultra clear deodorant 2.6-2.7 oz 2/$7 = $10.50
Buy 2 Dove shampoo or conditioner 12 oz 2/$6
Total = $16.50
Use 3 $2/1 Dove deodorant coupons found in the 1/30 RP
Use 2 $1/1 Dove hair care coupons found in the 1/30 RP
Pay $8.50
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost $3.50 for all 5 items – just $0.70 each!
Spend $15 on Participating Softsoap or Irish Spring products = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
Buy 4 Softsoap body washes 15-18 oz $3 each = $12
Buy 2 Softsoap liquid hand soaps 7.5-8.5 oz $2 each = $4
Total = $16
Use 4 $1/1 body wash coupons found in the 1/30 SS
Use the $1/2 hand soap coupon found in the 1/30 SS
Pay $11
Get back a $5 Ecb
Final cost $6 total – just $1 each!
Olay body wash 23.6 oz, plus ribbons 18 oz or Total Effects body wash 15.2 oz $6 = $2 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the buy Olay body wash get Complete facial moisturizer free (up to $6 value) coupon found in 1/30 PG
Use the $2/1 body wash coupon found in the 12/26 PG (Exp. 1/31!)
Pay $4
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost $2 total – just $1 per item!
Revlon Custom Eyes shadow and liner or mascara $7.99 = $2 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 1/16 SS
Pay $6.99
Get back a $2 Ecb
Final cost $4.99!
Spend $15 on Select Fragrances = $10 Ecb (limit 1)
Final cost 75% off select fragrances!
Spend $10 on Any Physicians Formula Cosmetics = $7 Ecb (limit 1)
Final cost 70% off!
*Look for Try Me Free Stickers on select products to really turn this into a sweet deal!
Complete or Revitalens multi-purpose solution 10-12 oz $8.99 = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 1/2 SS
Pay $7.99
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost $4.99!
Spend $30 on Select Products (Prilosec, Align, Metamucil, Pepto-Bismol) = $10 Ecb (limit 1)
Deal Scenario #1:
Buy 2 Metamucil powder 114 doses, capsules 120-160 ct, Clear & Natural 57 doses $10 each = $20
Buy 2 Pepto-Bismol liquid 12-16 oz caplets or chewables 24-48 ct $5 each = $10
Total = $30
Use 2 $2/1 Metamucil coupons found in the 1/30 PG or 12/26 PG (Exp. 1/31!)
Use 2 $0.50/1 Pepto-Bismol coupon found in the 1/30 PG or 12/26 PG (Exp. 1/31!)
Pay $25
Get back a $10 Ecb
Final cost $15 for all 4 products!
Deal Scenario #2:
Buy 2 Prilosec OTC 42 ct $25 each = $50
Use the $8/2 coupon found in the 1/30 PG
Pay $42
Get back a $10 RR
Plus, submit for the $25 debit card mail-in rebate found here
Final cost $7 for both – just $3.50 each! This is an awesome price for Prilosec!
Zegerid OTC 42 ct $24.99 = $6 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $6/1 coupon found in the 1/2 SS
Pay $18.99
Get back a $6 Ecb
Final cost $12.99!
Vicks 44 Custom Care 6 oz, Vaporub, Babyrub 1.76 oz, Nyquil, Dayquil liquid 6-10 oz or liquicaps 20 ct $4.99 = $1 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1.50/1 Vicks coupon found in the 1/30 PG
Pay $3.49
Get back a $1 Ecb
Final cost $2.49!
Brita pitcher filters 3 pk $14.99 = $5 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $2/1 coupon found here
Pay $12.99
Get back $5 Ecb
Final cost $7.99!
Other Great Deals
Groceries
Campbell’s chicken noodle or tomato soup 10.75 oz 2/$1
Use the $0.40/2 coupon found in the 12/12 SS
Final cost $0.30 per can!
Atkins bars 5-6 pk Buy 1 get 1 50% off
Buy Atkins Caramel Fudge Brownie bars $5.99 ea (based on online price)
Minus Buy 1 get 1 50% off sale = $8.98 for both
Use the $1.50/2 coupon found in 1/2 SS
Final cost $3.74 per box!
Sunsweet regular or bite size prunes 18 oz 2/$6
Use the $0.75/1 coupon found in 12/5 SS
Final cost $2.25!
Personal Care
Bic disposable shavers 3-12 ct Buy 1 get 1 50% off
Use the Buy 1 get 1 Free coupon found in the 1/9 SS
Final cost ?
Oral-B vitality floss action toothbrush or replacement brush heads 3 ct $21.99
Use the Buy 1 Vitality rechargeable toothbrush get 1 Free coupon found in the 1/30 PG (Awesome coupon!)
Final cost $10.99 each!
Vaseline moisturizer 20.3-24.5 oz, gel body oil or moisturizing body gel 6.8 oz $3.49
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 1/31 RP
Final cost $2.49!
Clairol Natural Instincts hair color $5.99
Use the $2/1 coupon found in 12/26 PG (Exp.1/31!)
Final cost $3.99!
Tampax Pearl tampons 18-20 ct $3.99
Use the $2/1 coupon found in 12/26 PG (Exp. 1/31!)
Final cost $1.99!
All ROC Skin Care $4 off
Buy ROC Daily Resurfacing Disks on sale for $5.99
Use the $3/1 coupon found here or in the 1/9 SS or here
Final cost $2.99!
Nicorette, Nicoderm CQ or Commit gum 100-110 ct, patch 14 ct, or lozenges 72-81 ct $37.99
Use the $15/1 coupon found in 1/2 RP
Final cost $22.99!
Household
Buy $25 worth of select P&G products – get a Free Charmin bathroom tissue 9 roll
Buy 5 Dawn hand renewal 9.5-10.3 oz $0.97 each = $4.85
Buy Tide laundry detergent regular or HE 48-64 loads $10.97
Buy 2 Pantene expressions restoratives shampoo, conditioner 8.5-13.5 oz 2/$6.97
Buy Crest Pro-health rinse 8.45 oz $2.99
Total = $25.78
Use 5 $0.50/1 Dawn coupons found in the 12/26 PG (Exp. 1/31!)
Use the $1/1 Tide coupon found in the 12/26 PG (Exp. 1/31!)
Use the $3/2 Pantene coupon found in the 12/26 PG (Exp. 1/31!)
Use the $1/1 Crest coupon found in the 1/30 PG
Final cost $18.28 for all the above + 9 Free rolls of Charmin bathroom tissue!
Dawn Hand Renewal with Olay $0.97
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the Organize in Style coupon booklet
Or use the $0.50/1 coupon found in the 12/26 PG (Exp. 1/31)
Final cost as low as FREE or $0.47!
Tide stain release liquid 20-21 oz $3.99
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 1/30 PG
Final cost $2.99!
Arm & Hammer liquid laundry detergent 25-32 loads Buy 1 get 1 Free
Buy 2 priced at $6.99 each (based on online price)
Minus Buy 1 get 1 Free sale = $6.99 for both
Use the $1/2 coupon found here
Final cost $2.99 each!
Scrubbing bubbles 16 oz or Windex 22-32 oz 2/$5
Use the $1/1 Windex or Scrubbing Bubbles coupon found in the 1/9 SS
Final cost $1.50!
Durracell hearing aid batteries 8 pk $4.99
Use the $1.50/1 coupon found in the 12/12 RP
Final cost $3.49
Thanks (Hip2save & Krazy Coupon Lady)
FREE Larabar for Safeway shoppers!
Candy Coupons just in time for Valentines day
Just in time for Valentines day! Coupons.com New Butterfinger snackers coupons. You can also print these 3 different $1/2 Butterfinger Snackerz coupons under zip code 23462. This is a super high value coupon, so print it while you can!
FREE Tea - Monterey Bay
Head over HERE to score a Free Green Tea While supplies last from Monterey Bay Spice Company on their Facebook page
**FREE GREEN TEA** - We want to send our facebook friends a free sample of our Certified Organic and Fair Trade green tea. Click on the 'like' button, leave a comment requesting a free green tea sample, copy your comment with your facebook user name into an email and send it to sales@herbco.com. Dont forget to include your mailing address in your email.
Target
Target 1/29/11
1 Kraft Sandwhich shope 12 oz $1.52 ().75 TC + ).75 TC) = $0.02
1 Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese $2.49 (0.75 TC+$1/1MC =0.74)
4 Ortega Taco Seasoning Packets $0.69 ($1/2 MC) =0.76/4
2 Kraft Shreded Cheese $2.04 ($1.25/2 TC + $1/2 MC) =$1.83/2
1 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta $1.44 ($1MC) = $0.44
2 Finish Jet Dry $2.59 (1.50 TC + .75 MC print) = 0.84
1 Finish Jet Dry Dishwashing Cleaner $3.59 ($1 TC + 0.75 MC) = 1.84
2 Boost Multi Pack Kid Essentials Drink $5.99 (B1g1 + $3 MC + $2 TC) = 0.99/2
2 Keebler Fudge Shop cookies $1.99 ($1/2 TC + $1/2) =1.98/2
1 French’s Spicy Brown Mustard $1.32 ($1/1 MC) = $0.32
3JELL-O Gelatin small boxes $0.52
($0.50/2 TC + $0.55/3) = 0.51/3
2 Alexia Frz Product Sweet Potato Fries $1.98 ($1/1 MC) =1.97/2
1 Similac 1Qt $5.97 ($2TC +$5/1 MC) = MM
3 Classico Pasta Sauce $1.99 (2 $1/1 MC + B2white sauce get 1 red sauce) = 1.98/3
1 huggies wipe 72 ct $2.32 ($1 TC + $1 MC) = $0.32
1 oscar mayer carving board $3.14 ($0.75 TC + $2/1 MC) = $0.39
3 Johnsonville sausage 3.29 reg price (3 $0.55/1 MC) =2.74ea (7.22/3)
2 Skippy Peanut Butter $2.04 ($0.75/2 TC + 2 $1/1 MC from TomThumb booklet) = $1.33/2
1 Johnson baby wash (i found the one with the bonus lotion on it)$1.97 ($1 TC + $1/1 MC) = FREE
1 Lousiana wing sauce $1.14 ($1 MC) = $0.14
Grand Total Before coupons $128.28
After Coupons $52.31 - $5 GC (saved it for next purchase)
I spent 18.72 before GC on month supply of diapers and $7.22 on meat so for the other things I bought was $26.37
Friday, January 28, 2011
Coupon Lingo
- Sunday Newspaper Insert Abbreviations:
GM = General Mills
PG = Procter and Gamble
RP = Red Plum
SS = SmartSource
PG = Procter and Gamble
RP = Red Plum
SS = SmartSource
*Date for insert is typically in very small print on the spine of the insert.
- CVS & Walgreens Jargon:
ECB = Extra Care Bucks – CVS money
RR = Register Reward – Walgreens money
IVC = Instant Value Coupon – found in the monthly Walgreens EasySaver booklet
RR = Register Reward – Walgreens money
IVC = Instant Value Coupon – found in the monthly Walgreens EasySaver booklet
- Other Abbreviations and Money-Saving Terms:
B1G1 or BOGO = Buy One, Get One Free
B2GI = Buy Two, Get One Free
DEAD = Offer No Longer Valid
DND = Do Not Double
EX or X = Expires On
FAR = Free After Rebate
FILLER = Item Purchased to Reach a Minimum Total in Order to Get a “Deal”
GC = Gift Card
HTH = Hope That Helps
IP = Internet Printable
MC or MQ = Manufacturer’s coupon
MIR = Mail In Rebate
NED = No Expiration Date
OOP = Out of Pocket
STACKING: Using Both a Store Coupon and a Manufacturer’s Coupon on One Item
TMF = Try Me Free Offer
UPC = Universal Product Code – Those black straight lines with numbers under them
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary – Deal may work for someone else, but it may not work for you.
B2GI = Buy Two, Get One Free
DEAD = Offer No Longer Valid
DND = Do Not Double
EX or X = Expires On
FAR = Free After Rebate
FILLER = Item Purchased to Reach a Minimum Total in Order to Get a “Deal”
GC = Gift Card
HTH = Hope That Helps
IP = Internet Printable
MC or MQ = Manufacturer’s coupon
MIR = Mail In Rebate
NED = No Expiration Date
OOP = Out of Pocket
STACKING: Using Both a Store Coupon and a Manufacturer’s Coupon on One Item
TMF = Try Me Free Offer
UPC = Universal Product Code – Those black straight lines with numbers under them
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary – Deal may work for someone else, but it may not work for you.
Where are the Coupons
Where can you find coupons?
Just keep your eyes peeled and you will find them EVERYWHERE!
- Look at the my tabs to print or load your coupons on your shoppers card.
- Sunday newspaper – Coupon inserts (RP, SS, P&G, and occasionally bonus inserts depending on your area of the country: Parade Magazine, USA Weekly, General Mills, Target).
- Internet: printable coupons – There are a vast array of printable coupons – on printable coupon sites and manufacturer’s sites. Here are some sites: RedPlum, SmartSource,Coupons.com, and Cool Savings.
- Coupon mailers from unsolicited companies or from a manufacturer with whom you have signed up in the mail or online.
- In magazines – All You Magazine! You can purchase this magazine at Walmart locations or by subscription only.
- Inside products or on the box of a product
- Loaded to your savings card, if available, or to your cell phone
- Coupon trains – Circulate and swap coupons, through the mail or in person, with family and friends
- Store Weekly Circular or In-store –
Catalina/CAT - coupon on back of store receipt or printed after receipt
Blinkie or Tear Pad – coupon from a small blinkie machine or pad – typically near the relevant product
Peelie – coupon on product itself
Blinkie or Tear Pad – coupon from a small blinkie machine or pad – typically near the relevant product
Peelie – coupon on product itself
How to Get Started
If your reading this you must be interested in saving money. I will try my best to educate you on how to do that. The blogs I read also has great ideas, and they are what turned me into the coupon obsessed I am today. The other side to that is I found a great bunch of ladies that feeds my obsession and fueled my love of saving money even more. Knowing people who are as passionate about saving money will go a long way in your Couponing adventure.
Pick an organizing system: (getting organized will help your sanity. This will take time in the beginning but if you keep your system organized it will save you in the long run)
- The envelope
- you can use, used envelope will not cost you anything. This will keep your coupons together. This is how I initially started until my coupon collection grew and it got too much for me to organize.
- The binder - (this is one of the systems I currently use)
- Use a 3 ring binder, baseball card holders and divider tabs. Use tabs to divide your coupons in categories. Idea a tab for each aisle in the grocery store.
- the baseball card holder is perfect to hold your clipped coupons and allows you to fit 9 coupons per page
- The paper clip method (this is my other method, I use this when I feel that the newspaper inserts are worth while to buy more than one newspaper a week. This is only if there are great coupons that my family will use a lot of)
- take the sunday insert, clip the inserts together and on the front write what insert (RP, SS, PG or GM) and the date.
- The coupon filer ( I use this to separate my coupons per store when I already have my shopping list so I don't have to bring my whole binder in the store)
- Small purse size filing folder with pockets to separate your coupons, or by stores.
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