Friday, May 28, 2010

CVS OOP: $2.61 - Savings 94%



This week I stocked up on men's body wash. I used three different cards (mine, my husbands, and my daughters).

Card #1

(2) Old Spice Body washes @ $4.00 each
Used (1) BOGO MQ 5/2/10 RP

(1) Diet Mt. Dew 4 pack @ $0.99 each (Filler Item)

(1) Pepsi 4 Pack @ $0.99 each (Filler Item)

Used $5.98 ECB

Total OOP: $0.00 + $0.62 (Tax)
Earned $8.00 ECB

Card #2

(2) Old Spice Body Washes @ $4.00 each
Used (1) BOGO MQ 5/2/10 RP

(1) Dr. Pepper 2 Lt @ $0.99 each (Filler Item)

(1) Pepsi 2 Lt @ $0.99 each (Filler Item)

(1) Crush 2 Lt @ $0.99 each (Filler Item)

(2) Starburst @ $0.48 each(Filler Item)

Used $7.45 ECB

Total OOP: $0.00 + $0.67 (Tax)
Earned $8.00 ECB

Card #3

(2) Old Spice Body Washed @ $4.00 each
Used (1) BOGO MQ 5/2/10 RP

(3) Starburst @ $0.48 each (Filler Item)
Just realized I was charged for 3 when I only purchased 2.

(1) Honey Wheat Bread @ $2.69 each

Used $7.50 ECB

Total OOP: $0.63 + $0.69 (Tax)
Earned $8.00 ECB

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Publix 5/27/10 Savings 83%

I went back to Publix this morning because I wanted to make sure they had the Bic razors in stock. I had to get a raincheck because I only found six.


(2) Lay's Chips @ 2 for $3.99

(4) Kraft Dressings @ 2 for $3.19
Used (4) $0.55/1 MQ 5/2/10 SS

(6) Lawry's Marinade @ 2 for $2.95
Used (6) $0.50/1 MQ 5/23/10 RP
Used (3) $1/2 MQ (Redeemable at Publix Stores Only) Manager Let me use it

(6) Mt. Olive Pickles @ 2 for $2.79
Used (3) $1/2 MQ (Hangtag)

(6) Bic Razors @ 2 for $5.49
Used (6) $3/1 MQ 4/18/10 SS or 5/2/10 SS

(4) Q-Tips @ 2 for $2.75
Used (4) $0.55/1 PQ

(5) Schick Razors @ $0.99 each
Used (5) $2/1 MQ

(2) Vivarin @ $3.19 each
Used (1) $5/2 PQ
Used (2) $2/1 MQ 5/16/10 RP

(2) Sominex @ $3.19
Used (1) $5/2 PQ
Used (2) $2/1 MQ 5/16/10 RP

(6) Hillshire Farm Sausage @ $2.50 each
Used (6) $1/1 MQ Tearpad

(2) Kraft Singles @ 2 for $2.99

(2) Publix Italian Bread @ $1.89 each
Used (2) $2/1 Publix Italian Bread WYB Kraft Singles

(10) Luigi's Italian Ice @ 2 for $2.99
Used (10) $0.50/1 MQ 5/16/10 RP & 5/23/10 RP

(4) Helluva Good @ 2 for $2.00
Used (1) FREE Q
Used (2) $0.50/1 MQ 5/16/10 RP

(2) Oreo Cakesters @ 2 for $2.99
Used (1) $1/1 MQ (Vocalpoint)

(4) Tornados @ 2 for $4.00
Used (2) BOGO Free
Used (1) $1/1 MQ 5/9/10 SS

(6) Bush's Baked Beans @ 2 for $2.29

(2) Breakstone's Sour Cream @ $0.99 each
Used (2) $0.55/1 MQ IP (No longer available)


Total OOP: $33.09 + $5.15 (Tax)
Total Savings: $182.20
Percentage Saved: 83%

Publix 5/26/10 Savings 68%


I went to Publix yesterday to grab the deals before the sale ended. I think I did pretty good as I bought some meat for my daughter, who just recently moved out.

(2) Lysol Wipes @ 2 for 4.00
Used (2) $1/1 MQ IP

(2) Ruffles Chips @ 2 for $3.99
Used (1) FREE Bag of Ruffles Kroger Q

(2) Fresh Express Salads @ 2 for $3.99

(1) Sweet Baby Ray's @ 2 for $2.35
Used (1) $1/1 MQ (Homemailer)

(2) Wesson Oil @ 2 for $3.79

(2) Frosted Flakes @ 2 for $3.99
Used (1) $1/2 MQ (Found in Package of Cereal)

Bananas @ $1.76
Used (1) Saved $1 on Produce WYB Kellogg's Cereal

(1) Publix Gallon Milk @ $2.28
Used (1) Saved $1 on Gallon Milk WYB Kellogg's Cereal

(8) Dixie Plates @ 2 for $2.99
Used (8) $0.50/1 MQ 5/23/10 RP

(4) Dixie Napkins @ $1.99 each
Used (4) FREE Napkins WYB (2) Dixie Products Peelie

(2) Red Baron Pizza By the Slice @ $2.99 each
Used (2) $2/1 MQ IP

(4) Hefty Bags @ 2 for 2.29
Used (2) $1/2 MQ IP (No longer Available)

(1) Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll @ 3 for $5.00
Used (1) $0.95/1 MQ IP

(7) Tyson Chicken @ 2 for $8.99 (Raincheck)
Used (7) $1/1 MQ 4/25/10 SS
Used (1) Save $2/$10 Frozen Department Kroger Q

(4) Tornados @ 2 for $4.00
Used (2) BOGO FREE
Used (1) $1/1 MQ 5/9/10 SS

(2) Gogurt @ 2 for $2.79
Used (2) $1.10/1 MQ IP (No longer available)

(5) Schick Razors @ $0.99 each
Used (5) $2/1 MQ

(2) Vivarin @ $3.19 each
Used (1) $5/2 PQ
Used (2) $2/1 5/16/10 RP

(2) Sominex @ $3.19 each
Used (1) $5/2 PQ
Used (2) $2/1 5/16/10 RP

(2) Hamburger @ $3.93 & $3.76
Used (2) Save $1 on Fresh Meat PQ (Calendar)

(1) Whole Chicken @ $3.73
Used (1) Save $1 on Fresh Meat PQ (Calendar)

(1) Boneless Pork Chops @ $4.80
Used (1) Save $1 on Fresh Meat PQ (Calendar)

(2) International Delight @ $1.79
Used (2) $1/1 MQ IP (No longer available)


Total OOP: $54.79 + $5.63 (Tax)
Total Savings: $130.27
Percentage Saved: 68%




Friday, May 21, 2010

Fresh Vegetables & Garden


I had several ask me where do I get fresh vegetables since they hardly ever see them in my shopping pictures. Last year we had our first garden which was a huge success. I put up yellow squash, zucchini, bell peppers, banana peppers. We had so many tomatoes and cucumbers that we had to share with neighbors and friends. This year we have planted tomatoes, green beans, acorn squash, zucchini, yellow squash, butternut squash, spring onions, leeks, green bell peppers, red and yellow bell peppers, eggplant, sweet potatoes, and strawberries. Each year we will add something new. Next year we will add asparagus and red onions. Here are some pictures of the garden that I took this morning after the rain.














Publix OOP: $40.48 - Savings: $87.54 or 68%

So vacation time is upon us. I purchaed a lot of snacks today which we will take with us.

(2) Doritos @ 2 for $3.99

(4) Rold Gold Pretels @ 2 for $2.99
Used (4) $0.55/1 MQ 5/2/10 SS

(3) M & M's Candies @ 2 for $4.63
Used (1) B2G1 FREE MQ 5/2/10 RP

(2) Nabisco 100 Calories @ $3.19 each
Used (1) BOGO MQ IP

(2) Fresh Express Salad Mix @ 2 for $3.99

(2) Cole's Bead @ 2 for $2.79
Used (2) $0.50/1 MQ IP

(10) Quaker Granola Bars @ 2 for $2.99
Used (2) $3/5 MQ Tearpad

(4) Eat Smart Vegs @ 2 for $4.00
Used (4) $0.50/1 MQ IP (No longer available)

(4) Zantac @ $1.09 each
Used (2) $5/2 MQ 1/31/10 SS

(1) Mission Fajita @ $2.69
Used (1) $0.75/1 MQ IP

(8) Tombstone Pizzas @ 2 for $3.49 (Raincheck)
Used (4) $3/2 MQ Tearpad

(3) Dr. Pepper Cherry @ $4.75 each
Used (1) B2G1 Publix Q
Used (3) $0.60/1 MQ IP (No longer available)

Total OOP: $37.79 + $2.79 (Tax)
Total Savings: $87.54
Percentage Saved: 68%

Friday, May 14, 2010

CVS OOP: 8.69 - Total Value: $118.04 Savings: 93%

This week I went to CVS three times with a total of 9 transactions. I used three different cards.
Everything in this picture was purchased using three different cards four transactions:
Card #1
(1) Coke @ Lt @ $0.88 each
(1) Schick Hydro Razor @ $8.99
Used (1) $5/1 MQ 5/09/10 SS
(1) Fresh KIWI CVS Shampoo @ $0.99
Used (1) $1/1 CVS Q (From Scanner)
Used $4.99 ECB (Adjusted Down to $4.86)
Total OOP: $0.00 + $0.66 (Tax)
Earned $4.00 ECB (Schick Hydro)
Card #2
(1) Fanta 2 Lt @ $0.88
(1) Schick Hydro Razor @ 8.99
Used (1) $5/1 MQ 5/09/10 SS
(1) Fresh KIWI CVS Shampoo @ $0.99
Used (1) $1/1 CVS Q (From Scanner)
Used $4.99 ECB (Adjusted Down to $4.86)
Total OOP: $0.00 + $0.73 (Tax)
Earned $5.00 ECB (Schick Hydro Razor)
Card # 3
Transaction #1
(1) Kotex U @ $4.99
Used (1) $1/1 MQ IP
Used (1) $1/1 CVS IP

Used $3.00 ECB (Adjusted Down to $2.99)

Total OOP: $0.00 + $0.17 (Tax)

Earned $4.99 ECB (Kotex U)

Card #2

Transaction#2

(1) Coke 2 Lt @ $0.88

(1) Schick Hydro Razor @ $8.99

Used (1) $5/1 MQ 5/09/10 SS

Used $4.99 ECB (Adjusted Down to $4.87)

Total OOP: $0.00 + $0.66 (Tax)

Earned $5.00 ECB (Schick Hydro)

Everything in this picture was purchased using one card with two transactions:

Transaction #1

(1) Carefree Pantiliner @ $1.00
Used (1) $1/1 MQ 4/25/10 SS
(2) Right Guard @ $2.49 each
Used (1) $3/2 MQ IP (No longer available)
(1) Crest Pro Health @ $3.50 each
Used (1) $0.75/1 MQ 5/2/10 PG
Used $4.50 ECB
Total OOP: $0.23 + $0.66 (Tax)
Earned $7.50 ECB ($4.00 for Right Guard & $3.50 for Crest)
Transaction #2
(3) Carefree Pantiliners @ $1.00 each
Used (3) $1/1 MQ 4/25/10 SS
(3) Coke 2 Lt @ $0.88 each
(1) Crest Pro Health @ $3.50
Used (1) $0.75/1 MQ 5/2/10 PG
(1) Kotex U @ $4.99
Used (1) $1/1 MQ IP
Used (1) $1/1 CVS IP
(2) CVS Granulated Sugar @ $3.19 each
Used $8.50 ECB
Total OOP: $2.26 + $0.82 (Tax)
Earned $8.49 ($4.99 Kotex U & $3.50 Crest)


Everything in this picture was purchased using two cards three different transactions:

Card #1
(1) 2 Lt Coke @ $0.88 each

(1) FieldCrest Milk @ $3.69
Used $4.49 ECB
Total OOP: $0.08 + $0.14 (Tax)
Earned $2.00 ECB ($1.00 for milk & $1.00 for Green Bag)

Card #2
Transaction #1

(1) Carefree Pantiliners @ $1.00 each
Used (1) $1/1 MQ 4/25/10 SS
(2) Right Guard @ $2.49 each
Used (1) $3/2 MQ IP (No longer available)
(1) Crest Pro Health @ $3.50
Used (1) $0.75/1 MQ 5/2/10 PG
Used $5.00 ECB
Total OOP: $0.06 + $0.61 (Tax)
Earned $7.50 ECB ($4.00 Right Guard & $3.50 Crest)
Card #2
Transaction #2
(1) Crest Pro Health @ $3.50
Used (1) $0.75/1 MQ 5/2/10 PG
(1) Kotex U @ $4.99
Used (1) $1/1 MQ IP
Used (1) $1/1 CVS IP

(1) Nature's Own Honey Wheat Bread @ $2.69

Used $7.50 ECB

Total OOP: $0.93 + $0.68 (Tax)
Earned $8.49 ECB ($3.50 Crest & $4.99 Kotex U)

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Publix OOP: $10.44 - Savings $79.33 or 88%


I made a trip to Publix on Wednesday so I could pick up a few of the deals before the sale ended.

(4) Dove Deodorants @ 2 for $2.29
Used (2) $1/1 MQ 4/25/10 RP
Used (2) $1.50/1 MQ IP
= -$0.42 (Money Maker)

(6) Pop Tarts @ 2 for $2.39
Used (2) $1.25/3 MQ 3/28/10 RP
= $4.67

(6) Hidden Valley FarmHouse @ 2 for $3.45
Used (6) $2/1 MQ 3/14/10 RP
= -$1.65 (Money Maker)

(1) Sara Lee Hamburger Buns @ $2.50
Used (1) 75/1 MQ 5/2/10 RP
= $1.75

(1) Sara Lee Hot Dog Buns @ $2.00
Used (1) 75/1 MQ 5/2/10 RP
= $1.25

(5) GoGurts @ 2 for $2.79
Used (5) $1.10/1 MQ IP
= $1.48

(3) Texas Toast Croutons @ $0.99 each
Used (3) 55/1 MQ 3/21/10 SS
= $1.32

(3) Jimmy Dean Breakfast Biscuit @ 2 for $4.99
Used (3) 75/1 MQ 5/2/10 RP
= $5.24

(5) Schick Razors @ $0.99 each
Used (5) $2/1 MQ 4/11/10 RP
= -$5.05 (Money Maker)


Total OOP: $8.59 + $1.85 (Tax)
Total Savings: $79.33
Percentage Saved: 88%