Friday, September 24, 2010

CVS: OOP: $2.16 - Total Value $64.69

I used three different cards (mine, husbands, and daughters) to purchase the following:

Transaction #1 (Daughters)

(2) Revlon Super Lustrous @ $6.99 each
Used (2) $2/1 MQ IP

Used $9.98 ECBS

Total OOP: $0.00 + $0.98
Received $10.00 ECBS

Transaction #2 (Daughters)

(2) Right Guard @ $2.99 each
Used (2) $1.50/1 MQ IP

(1) Schick Shave Gel @ $2.79
Used (1) $1/1 MQ 8/8/10 SS

Used $4.99 ECBS (Adjusted to $4.77)

Total OOP: $0.00 + $0.61 (Tax)
Received $5.80 ECBS

Transaction #3 (Husbands)

(1) Bayer Monitor @ $14.99
Used (1) $10/1 MQ 8/8/10 RP
Used (1) $10/1 CVS Q (Mailed To Me) Cashier deducted $10.00

(1) CVS Sugar @ $3.19

(1) Schick Shave Gel @ $2.79
Used (1) $1/1 MQ 8/8/10 SS

Total OOP: -$0.03 + $0.30 (Tax)
Received $6.80 ECBS

Transaction #4 (Mine)

(1) Bayer Monitor @ $14.99
Used (1) $10/1 MQ 8/8/10 RP
Used (1) $10/1 CVS Q (Mailed to Me) Cashier deducted $4.99

(1) Schick Shave Gel @ $2.79 8/8/10 SS

(1) CVS Sugar @ $3.19

Used $4.98 ECBS

Total OOP: $0.00 + 0.30 (Tax)
Received $6.80 ECBS

Publix Savings 78% - $176.91 Saved

So today I blew my $40.00 weekly grocery budget. It has been weeks since I went over my budget.

(4) Gorton Fish @ 2 for $5.49
Used (4) $0.50/1 MQ IP
= $6.98

(4) Nestle Cookies @ 2 for $2.89
Used (4) $1/1 MQ IP
Used (1) $1.00 Dairy PQ (Baby Club)
= $1.78

(3) Rosetto Raviolo @ 2 for $3.99

(4) Bagel Bites @ $2.49 each
Used (2) $2/2 PQ
Used (4) $1/1 MQ 6/13/10 SS
= $1.96

(4) Green Giant Steamers @ 2 for $2.39
Used (4) $0.50/1 MQ IP
= $0.78

(1) Kraft Cheese Singles @ $2.99
Used (1) $1/1 PQ IP (No longer available)
= $1.99

(2) Jimmy Dean Biscuit @ 2 for $4.99

(6) Egg Beaters @ 3 for $5.00
Used (4) $0.50/1 MQ IP
Used (2) $0.75/1 MQ IP
= $4.50

(5) Glory Canned Vegetables @ 4 for $5.00
Used (5) $0.90/1 MQ IP
= $1.75

(4) Bumble Bee Pink Salmon @ $1.50 each
=$6.00

(6) Margaret Holmes Canned Vegetables @ $1.00 each
Used (6) $0.35/1 MQ
= $1.80

(6) Scotties Tissues @ $0.99 each
Used (6) $0.50/1 MQ IP
= -$0.06 (Money Maker)

(4) Maxwell House Brick Coffee @ $1.99 each
Used (4) $1/1 MQ IP
= $3.96

(6) Wishbone Dressings @ 2 for $2.65
Used (6) $0.50/1 MQ IP
= $1.95

(4) Krusteaz Pancake Mix @ 2 for $2.27
Used (4) $0.50/1 MQ 8/22/10 SS
= $0.54

(2) Martha White Muffin Mix @ $0.75 each
Used (2) $0.35/1 MQ IP
= $0.10

(4) Mount Olive Pickle Pack @ 2 for $2.79
Used (3) $0.50/1 MQ 8/1/10 SS
Used (1) $0.75/1 MQ (Found in Package)
= $1.83

(8) Yakisoba @ $0.60 each
Used (8) $0.50/1 MQ 8/29/10 SS
= -$3.20 (Money Maker)

(6) Nyquil @ $1.29 each
Used (6) $1.50/1 MQ 8/29/10 PG
= -$1.26 (Money Maker)

(6) Glory Muffin Mix @ $0.75 each
Used (6) $0.90/1 MQ IP
= -$0.90 (Money Maker)

(4) David Sunflower Seeds @ $1.00 each
Used (2) $1/2 MQ IP
= $2.00

(1) Fancy Greens @ $3.99 each
Used (1) $0.55/1 MQ IP
Used (1) $1.00 Product PQ (Baby Club)
= $2.44

(4) A-1 Steak Sauce @ 2 for $4.24
Used (2) $1.50/1 PQ IP (No longer available)
Used (2) $1.25/1 PQ IP (No longer available)
= $2.98

(1) Nabisco Barnum Animal Crackers @ $1.39
Used (1) FREE PQ (Baby Club)
= FREE

(2) Chi-Chi's Salsa @ $2.00 each
Used (2) $1/1 MQ IP (No longer available)
= $2.00

Bananas @ $1.37

Total OOP: $47.27 + $4.06 (Tax)
Total Savings: $176.91
Percentage Saved: 78%

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Rite-Aid OOP: $0.42 Received $29 Up Rewards

Saturday I went to Rite-Aid to grab more deals from this week. I ended up doing two transactions so I could use two $5/$25. My Rite-Aid will also let me use more than one Rite-Aid Video coupon. I used $16.00 in Up Rewards, put $3.96 on a Rite-Aid Gift card, and paid $0.42 with change. In the end, I ended up receiving $29.00 in Up Rewards.

Transaction #1

(4) Air Wick I Motion @ $6.99 (Rain Check for $10 Up Reward)
Used (4) $4/1 MQ 8/29/10 SS
Used (4) $1/1 RA Video IP

Used $5/$25 RA Q

Used $3.50 Up Rewards

Total OOP: -$1.54 + $1.98 (Tax) = $0.42
Received $10 Up Rewards

Transaction #2

(1) Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread @ $1.50

(9) Trident Gum @ $1.00 each (Receive $1.00/3 Up Reward)
Used (3) $1/3 MQ 9/12/10 SS
Used (9) $0.50/1 RA Video IP

(5) Listerine Pocket Pact @ $2.99 (Receive $2.00 Up Reward)
Used (5) $1/1 RA Video IP
Used (5) $0.50/1 MQ 8/1/10 SS

(2) Playtex @ $4.00 each (Receive $3.00 Up Reward)
Used (2) $2/1 MQ IP (No Longer Available)

(1) Coffee-Mate @ $3.69

(2) Clearasil @ $5.49 & $2.74
Used (2) $2/1 MQ IP

Used $5/$25

Used $12.50 Up Rewards

Total OOP: $1.87 + $2.09 (Tax) Paid with Rite-Aid Gift Card
Received $19.00 Up Rewards

Friday, September 17, 2010

Rite-Aid Trip #2 Profit $11.48

Yesterday I went to Rite-Aid to grab some more of the Reach Toothbrushes. I paid $0.52 OOP and walked away with $12.00 Up Rewards (Rite-Aid Money).

(5) Noxema Razors @ $1.99 each
Used (5) $2/1 MQ 5/23/10 RP
= -$0.05 (Money Maker)

(6) Reach Toothbrushes @ $2.99 each (Receive $2.00 Up Rewards)
Used (3) BOGO FREE MQ 1/31/10 RP
Used (3) $1/1 MQ 3/7/10 RP

Used $2.00 Up Rewards

Total OOP: -$1.08 + $1.60 = $0.52
Received $12.00 Up Rewards
Total Profit: $11.48

Publix Saved 73%

So my trip today wasn't too exciting.

(12) Yakisoba @ 5 for $3.00
Used (12) $0.50/1 MQ 8/29/10 SS
= -$4.80 (Money Maker)

(2) Starkist Tuna @ 2 for $3.95

(4) Doritos @ 2 for $3.99

(5) Kraft Cream Cheese @ 4 for $5.00
Used (1) $5/5 MQ IP
= $1.25

(8) Yoplait Yogurt @ 20 for $10.00
Used (1) $0.50/8 9/12/10 GM
= $3.00

(6) Johnson & Johnson Band-Aids @ $0.79 each
Used (2) $3/3 MQ 8/1/10 SS
= -$1.26 (Money Maker)

(5) Nyquil @ $1.29 each
Used (5) $1.50/1 MQ 8/29/10 PG
= -$1.05 (Money Maker)

(5) Dayquil @ $1.29 each
Used (5) $1.50/1 MQ 8/29/10 PG
= -$1.05 (Money Maker)

(5) Dixie Crystal Sugar @ $2.49 each (Rain Check)
Used (5) $0.40/1 MQ 8/29/10 SS
= $8.45

(5) New York Texas Toast @ $2.00 each
Used (5) $0.50/1 MQ 7/25/10 SS
= $5.00

(6) Bagel Bites @ $2.49 each
Used (3) $2/2 PQ
Used (6) $1/1 MQ 6/13/10 SS
= $2.94

(2) Kool-Aid @ 2 for $5.00
Used (2) $1.50/1 PQ IP (No longer available)
= $2.00

(5) Glory Corn Muffin @ $0.75/1
Used (5) $0.90/1 MQ IP
= -$1.25 (Money Maker)

(1) Publix Sugar Cookies @ $2.25
Used (1) $1/1 PQ (Calendar)
= $1.25

Bananas @ $1.52

Total OOP: $31.18 + $3.16 (Tax)
Total Savings: 92.35
Percentage Saved: 73%

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

CVS: OOP $3.20 Received $18.97 ECBS


I went to CVS Tuesday to grab a couple of deals. They were out of the Airwick Aqua Mist and the Skintimate, so I will go back on Friday and grab those. I used two different cards. My above totals reflect what I spent per card.

(1) Brach Candy @ 0.99 - three day sale (Receive $0.99 ECBS)

(1) Nivea Body Wash @ $4.99 (Receive $4.99 ECBS)
Used (1) $1/1 7/25/10 RP

(1) Tylenol Precise Cream @ $5.99 (Receive $2.00 ECBS)
Used (1) $2/1 MQ IP
Used (1) $2/1 CVS IP

(1) Alive Vitamins @ $9.99 (Receive $9.99 ECBS)
Used (1) $1/1 MQ IP
Used $4/$20 CVS IP

Used $9.99 ECBS

Total OOP: $1.97 + $1.23 (Tax)
Received $18.97 ECBS

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Rite Aid Profit $18.61

On Sunday I went to Rite-Aid to grab the weekly deals. I usec two different cards. One of my OOP totals are higer because I let $6.00 in Up Rewards expire and they wouldn't take them.

Transaction #1

(1) Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread @ $1.50

(2) Suave @ $2.00 each
Used (1) $1/2 MQ IP

(2) Reach Toothbrushes @ $2.99 each
Used (1) BOGO Free MQ 5/16/10 RP
Used (2) $1/1 RA IP
Used (1) $1/1 MQ IP

(1) Crest Pro Health @ $2.49
Used (1) $0.75/1 MQ 8/29 PG

(1) J & J Baby Shampoo @ $3.99
Used (1) $1/1 MQ IP
Used (1) RA IP

(1) Playtex @ $4.00
Used (1) $2/1 MQ IP

Used (1) $4/$20 RA IP

Used $5.00 Up Rewards


Total OOP: $1.22 + $0.72 (Tax)

Received $12.50 Up Rewards
Submitted for $2.00 SCR


Transaction #2

(2) Suave @ $2.00 each
Used (1) $1/2 MQ IP

(2) Reach Toothbrushes @ $2.99 each
Used (1) BOGO Free MQ 5/16/10 RP
Used (1) $1/1 RA IP
Used (1) $1/1 MQ IP

(1) Crest Pro Health @ $2.49
Used (1) $0.75/1 MQ 8/29 PG

(1) J & J Baby Shampoo @ $3.99
Used (1) $1/1 MQ IP
Used (1) RA Q

(1) Playtex @ $4.00
Used (1) $2/1 MQ IP

Used (1) $4/$20 RA IP

Used NO Up Rewards (I let them expire)

Total OOP: $5.72 + $0.73 (Tax)
Received $12.50 Up Rewards

Final Totals:

Total of Merchandise: $43.92
Total OOP: $8.39
Total Rewards & SCR: $27.00
Profit: $18.61

Saturday, September 11, 2010

SOBE Anyone - CVS - Savings 100%


I ran to CVS to purchase SOBE before the sale ended.

(34) SOBE @ BOGO $1.59
Used (17) BOGO FREE MQ IP
= FREE

Total OOP: $0.00 + $0.83 (Tax)
Total Savings: $54.06
Percentage Saved: 100%

Publix Savings 82%

I had another great trip to Publix today. I had several rain checks that I used.

(12) Yakisoba @ 5 for $3.00
Used (12) $0.50/1 MQ8/29/10 SS
= -$4.80 (Money Maker)

(2) Special K Granola Cereal @ 2 for $3.99
Used (2) $1/1 MQ IP
= $1.99

(2) Crystal Light @ 2 for @2.99
Used (2) $1/1 MQ IP (No longer available)
= $1.99

(2) Pop Secret Popcorn Jar @ 2 for $4.69
Used (1) $0.50/2 MQ 8/29/10 RP
= $3.69

(4) Mayfield Ice Cream @ 2 for $5.49
Used (4) $1/1 MQ 8/8/10 SS
= $6.98

(2) Pam @ 2 for $3.29
Used (2) $0.35/1 MQ 8/29/10 SS
= $1.89

(7) Yoplait Plus Yogurt @ 2 for $2.00 (Rain Check)
Used (7) $0.50/1 MQ 8/8/10 GM
= FREE

(1) Fresh Express Salad @ $2.00

(1) Maxwell House Coffee @ $1.99
Used (1) $0.75/1 MQ (Home Mailer)
= $1.25

(3) Hefty Trash Bags @ 2 for $6.89 (Rain Check)
Used (3) $1/1 MQ IP
= $7.34

(5) Benevia @ 2 for $6.79 (Clearance)
Used (5) $5/1 MQ IP (No longer available)
= -$7.72 (Money Maker)

(6) Yoplait Greet Yogurt @ $1.19 each
Used (3) BOGO PQ
Used (6) $0.30/1 MQ 8/8/10 GM
= -$0.03 (Money Maker)

(2) Bagel Bites @ $2.49
Used (1) $2/2 PQ
Used (2) $1/1 MQ 6/13/10 SS
= $0.98

(4) Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs @ $2.00 each
Used (4) $1/1 MQ IP
Used (4) $0.55/1 PQ IP
= $1.80

(3) New York Texas Toast @ $2.00 each
Used (3) $0.50/1 MQ IP
= $3.00

(1) Carrots @ $1.69

(4) Nabisco Cookies @ 2 for $2.39
Used (2) Buy One Nabsico Cookie & (1) Milk Get (1) Nabisco Cookie Free MQ IP (No longer available) Cashier deducted $2.19
Used (1) $1/2 MQ IP (No longer available)
= -$0.60 (Money Maker)

(2) Publix Milk @ $2.49
= $4.98

(1) Mahatma Rice @ $0.69
Used (1) $0.50/1 MQ IP (No longer available)
= -$0.31 (Money Maker)

(2) Spenda @ $5.99 each
Used (1) $3.50/2 MQ IP
= $8.48

(5) Cole's Bread @ 2 for @2.79 (Rain Check)
Used(5) $0.50/1 MQ IP
= $1.98

(1) Old Elpaso Taco Sauce @ $2.39
Used (1) $0.50/1 MQ IP
= $1.39

(1) Publix Egg @ $1.69

Used (1) $5/$30 PQ (Found laying in package of Fiber One Yogurt last week)

Total OOP: $33.65 + $4.35 (Tax)
Total Savings: $169.86
Percentage Saved: 82%

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Publix Savings 90%

I had a great trip to Publix. I had two of the $10/$50 coupons, so I did two separate transactions.

(6) Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks @ 2 for $2.59
Used (3) $0.50/2 MQ 8/8/20 GM
= $4.77

(2) Nestle Chocolates @ 2 for $3.59
Used (2) $0.50/1 MQ 8/1/10 RP
= $1.59

(6) Kraft Dressings @ 2 for $3.19
Used (6) $0.55/1 MQ 8/29/10 SS
= $6.27

(5) Mueller's Pasta @ 2 for $1.29
Used (1) $2/5 MQ IP
= $1.23

(3) Dayquil @ $1.29 each
Used (3) $1.50/1 MQ 8/20/10 PG
= -$0.63 (Money Maker)

(2) Ball Park Hot Dogs @ 2 for $3.99
Used (2) $2/1 MQ IP (No longer available)
= -$0.02 (Money Maker)

(2) Oscar Mayer Bologna @ 2 for $3.99
Used (1) $1/2 MQ IP
= $2.99

(12) Yakisoba @ 5 for $3.00
Used (12) $0.50/1 MQ 8/29/10 SS
= -$4.80 (Money Maker)

(6) Newman's Sauce @ 2 for $2.69
Used (6) $0.50/1 MQ IP 8/15/10 RP
= $2.07

(4) Bagel Bites @ $2.49 each
Used (2) $2/2 PQ
Used (4) $1/1 MQ 6/13/10 SS
= $1.96

(12) Kraft Cheese Products @ $2.00 each & (3) Breakstone Sour Cream @ $1.00 each
Used (3) $5/5 MQ IP
Used (2) $0.55/1 PQ IP (No longer available)
= $10.90

(4) Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls @ 3 for $5.00
Used (4) $0.50/1 MQ IP (No longer available)
= $2.67

(4) Dixie Plates @ 2 for 2.99
Used (2) $1/2 MQ IP
= $3.98

(1) Dixie Napkins @ $1.50 each
Used (1) FREE WYB 2 Dixie Ultra Plates Peelie
= FREE

(2) Mahatma Rice @ $0.69 each
Used (2) $0.50/1 MQ IP (No longer available)
= -$0.62 (Money Maker)

(3) Nyquil @ $1.29 each
Used (3) $1.50/1 MQ 8/29/10 PG
= -$0.63 (Money Maker)

(3) J & J Band-aids @ $0.79 each
Used (1) $3/3 MQ 8/1/10 SS
= -$0.63 (Money Maker)

(1) Publix Coleslaw @ $1.29
Used (1) Save $1 WYB @ Oscar Mayer Bologna PQ IP
= $0.29

(1) Sara Lee Hambuger Buns @ $2.00
= $2.00

(1) Publix Wheat Bread @ $1.69
Used (1) Save $1 WYB @ Kraft Cheese Singles PQ IP
= $1.69

(6) New York Texas Toast @ $2.00 each
Used (6) $0.50/1 MQ IP IP
= $6.00

(4) Benevia @ 2 for $6.79 (Clearance)
Used (4) $5/1 MQ IP (No longer available - I printed these months ago)
= -$6.42 (Money Maker)

Used (2) $10/$50 PQ

Total OOP: $24.94
Total Savings: $216.74
Percentage Saved: 90%


Wednesday, September 8, 2010

CvS: OOP: 7.05


I made my weekly run to CVS on Monday. I did several transactions (I don't have time to list each transaction separately). My total OOP was $7.05 (99% tax). The total value of merchandise was $129.49. So after my Extra Care Bucks $18.95, I made a profit of $11.90. If you have any questions regarding the coupons I used, please ask.