$0.10 OOP on $140 Worth! - 9/30/12

Today I did awesome! I got a couple of things at the Walgreens on Williams and Target in Wolf Ranch, but the majority of my shopping took place at the CVS on the corner of Williams & D B Woods. My boyfriend and I did separate transactions, they are split up below.

CVS

Transaction 1:

• (2) Lipton Tea 12pk, $5ea - get back $5 in your SavingStar Account on $10 of Lipton Tea
• Used (1) $1/2 Lipton Tea 12pk MFG Coupon from PepsiCo 9/30
• Final Price: $9 for both or $4.50ea
• (1) Physician's Formula Tinted Moisturizer, $12.29ea - get back $7 ECB on $10 of Physician's Formula
• Final Price: $12.29ea
• (2) Tide Pods 14 pacs, $4.49ea - get back $10 ECB on $30 of P&G
• Used (2) $0.50/1 Tide Pods 14ct or larger MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $7.98 for both or $3.99ea
• (4) Puffs, $0.99ea - get back $10 ECB on $30 of P&G
• Used (4) $0.75/1 Any Puffs Tissues MFG Coupon from Mead Notebooks
• Final Price: $0.96 for all or $0.24ea
• (4) Dawn Hand Renewal Dish Soap, $0.96ea - get back $10 ECB on $30 of P&G
• Used (4) $0.75/1 Dawn Hand Renewal MFG Coupon from 8/26 PG (expires 9/30)
• Final Price: $0.84 for all or $0.21ea
• (2) Pantene (1 shampoo & 1 conditioner), $4ea - get back $10 ECB on $30 of P&G
• Used (1) Buy 1 Pantene Shampoo, get 1 Pantene Conditioner FREE MFG Coupon (automatically took off $6.99)
• Final Price: $1.01 for both or ~$0.50ea
• (2) Febreze Air Effects, $3ea - get back $10 ECB on $30 of P&G
• Used (2) $1/1 Febreze Air Effects MFG Coupon from 8/26 PG
• Final Price: $4 for both or $2ea

I used a $10 off a $50 purchase CVS Coupon that I received from the coupon machine last week

I also used a 25% off CVS Coupon that was emailed to me (took off $2.44)

I also used $17 in ECB from previous purchases

Total OOP: $6.64(+tax) down from $53.07

PLUS I got back my $17 in ECB & I will get $5 back in my SavingStar Account (which is enough for a cash out), making my OOP only $1.64

Transaction 2:

• (1) Dove Shampoo, $3ea - get back $5 ECB on $15 of Unilever
• (1) Dove Conditioner, $3ea - get back $5 ECB on $15 of Unilever
• (1) Dove Styler, $3ea - get back $5 ECB on $15 of Unilever
• Used (1) FREE Dove Styler WYB a Dove Shampoo & Conditioner MFG Coupon from 9/30 RP (took off $6 automatically)
• Final Price: $6 for all three or $2ea
• (1) Lever Soap 8pk, $7ea - get back $5 ECB on $15 of Unilever
• Used (1) $1/1 Lever Soap MFG Coupon printable
• Final Price: $6ea
• (1) Dove Men+Care Body Wash, $5ea - get back $5 ECB on $15 of Unilever
• Used (1) $2/1 Dove Men+Care Body Wash MFG Coupon from 9/30 RP
• Final Price: $3ea
• (1) Charmin Basic 12pk Toilet Paper, $5.88ea - get back $10 ECB on $30 of P&G
• Used (1) $1/1 Charmin Basic MFG Coupon (received in a mailer)
• Final Price: $4.88ea
• (1) Tide Pods 14 pacs, $4.49ea - get back $10 ECB on $30 of P&G
• Used (1) $0.50/1 Tide Pods MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $3.99ea
• (4) Puffs, $0.99ea - get back $10 ECB on $30 of P&G
• Used (4) $0.75/1 Any Puffs Tissues MFG Coupon from Mead Notebooks
• Final Price: $0.96 for all or $0.24ea
• (4) Pantene (2 shampoos & 2 conditioners), $4ea - get back $10 ECB on $30 of P&G
• Used (2) Buy 1 Pantene Shampoo, get 1 Pantene Conditioner FREE MFG Coupons (automatically took off $6.99ea)
• Final Price: $2.02 for all four or ~$0.50ea
• (1) Gallon of Oak Farms Milk, $3.49ea - get back $1 ECB
• Used (1) $1/1 Gallon Milk CVS Coupon (from machine last week)
• Final Price: $2.49ea
• (1) Nuance Salma Hayek AM/PM Super Cream Mini, $4.99ea
• Used (1) FREE Nuance Salma Hayek New AM/PM Super Cream Mini (up to $4.99) CVS Coupon (from machine last week)
• Final Price: FREE
• (2) Robitussin Cold Medicines, $4.99ea - get back $3 ECB WYB 2
• Used (2) $3/1 Robitussin Product MFG Coupon from 9/30 RP
• Final Price: $3.98 for both or $1.99ea

I used a $10 off $50 purchase CVS Coupon that I received from the coupon machine last week

I also used a 25% off CVS Coupon that was emailed to me (took off $0.97)
I also used $20 in ECB from previous purchases

Total OOP: $2.35(+tax) down from $69.79
PLUS I got back $19 in ECB & I will get $5 back in my SavingStar Account for purchasing $20 worth of Unilever Products (which is enough for a cash out), making this transaction a MONEYMAKER of $2.65

My Total OOP for CVS is only $8.99 for $122.86 worth of products! Taking into account the $10 I will be getting back in my SavingStar Account in a couple of weeks, I made $1.01 for buying all that!!

WALGREENS

• (2) Cottonelle Fresh Wipes 42ct, 2/$4 - get back $2 RR on 2 (9/30 is the last day for this!) & get 500 balance reward points on 2
• (3) Campbell's Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, $0.59ea with in-ad coupon
• Used (1) $0.40/3 Campbell's Condensed Soup (excluding great for cooking) MFG Coupon printable
• Final Price: $1.37 for all three or ~$0.46ea
• (2) Cepacol Sensations Lozenges 4ct, $1ea - advertised as $1 RR back, but you don't get this if you get the item for free after a coupon....
• Used (2) $1/1 Cepacol Product MFG Coupon printable
• Final Price: FREE
• (3) Old El Paso Taco Shells, 3/$4 - get back 1,000 balance reward points on 4 Old El Paso Products
• (1) Old El Paso Taco Sauce, $1.34ea - get back 1,000 balance reward points on 4 Old El Paso Products
• Used (1) $0.60/3 Old El Paso Products MFG Coupon printable
• Final Price: $4.74 for all four or ~$1.18ea

I used $9 in RR from precious purchases

Total OOP: $1.11(+tax) down from $13.11

PLUS I got back $2 in RR & 1,500 balance reward points

TARGET

• (1) Febreze Noticeables Warmer, $2.99ea
• Used (1) $3/1 Febreze Noticeables Warmer MFG Coupon from 8/26 PG (expires 9/30)
• Final Price: FREE
• (1) Duncan Hines Frosting Creations Flavor Packet, $0.94ea
• Used (1) $1/1 Duncan Hines Frosting Creations Product MFG Coupon printable
• Final Price: FREE

Total OOP: NOTHING!

Total Trip OOP: $0.10 on $139.90 worth of products after taking into account the $10 I will get back in my SavingStar Account

Scored Some Free Air Freshener Today at Target! - 9/28/12

TARGET

• (2) Glade Oil Diffuser Starter Kits, $5.99ea - get a free refill WYB 1
• (2) Glade Oil Diffuser Refills, $3.49ea - FREE with purchase of 1 starter kit
• (2) Glade Seasonal Jar Candles, $2.99ea
• Used (2) Buy a Glade Candle, Get a Oil Diffuser Starter Kit FREE (up to $8.99)
• Final Price: FREE

I know what you're thinking.... they were only $5.99 though! My cashier was confused when the coupon took off the full amount as well (The first coupon took off $8.99 automatically and the second coupon took off $8.97 automatically), so she put on her light and a manager came over, voided the coupons, and did them himself. It still took it off automatically. He said it was completely fine that it did this because (and I quote) "the new barcodes take off whatever the coupon allows, so we don't change it because that is how the company coded it." I said okay and put my Target coupon for $1/2 Glade Seasonal Products away - I wasn't going to argue with free! If your Target doesn't allow this and lowers the coupon, you can always use the $1/1 Glade Air Care Product if you are only buying 1 set, or the $1/2 Glade Seasonal Products if you are doing what I did. Since I had already used both of my $1/1 Glade items, I was going to use the $1/2 coupon. But keep in mind that the Target coupons are 1 per person, so you wouldn't be able to use (2) of the $1/1 Target coupons!

Lucky Target Trip 9/26/12

Don't you just love when you go to Target and you find an "online item" marked down to almost nothing?? That is what I found today!

TARGET

• (1) Sally Hansen Pedicure Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips, $2.56 from $8.54 (clearance)
• Used (1) $1/1 Any Sally Hansen Nail Product MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $1.56
• (2) L'Oreal Infallible Never Fail Lip Liner, $3.06ea from $12.19 (online item)
• Used (1) $1/1 L'Oreal Cosmetic Item Target Coupon
• & (2) $1/1 L'Oreal Lip Product MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $3.12 for both or $1.56ea

Total OOP: $4.68(+tax) down from $32.92 @ regular prices! That was a score!

Randalls Trip 9/26/12

RANDALLS

• (1) Folgers Instant Coffee Crystals Single Serve, 7ct, $1.19ea
• Used (1) $0.50/1 Folgers Instant Crystals Product MFG Coupon
• - $0.50 double
• Final Price: $0.19ea
• (1) McCormick Paprika, $1.99ea
• & (1) McCormick Crushed Red Peppers, $2.19ea
• & (1) McCormick Gourmet Cilantro, $4.99ea
• B2G1 Free w/ Card (took off $1.99)
• Used (1) $0.75/1 McCormick Spice MFG Coupon
• & (1) $1.50/1 McCormick Gourmet Spice MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $4.93 for three or $1.64ea
• (1) Tully's 12pk K-Cups, $7.99ea
• Used (1) $1/1 K-Cups (included Tully's) MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $6.99ea ($0.58/cup)
• (2) Hefty OneZip 22ct, $1.49ea w/ in-ad coupon
• Used (1) $1/2 Hefty OneZip Bags MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $1.98 for both or $0.99ea
• (2) All Mighty Pacs Laundry Detergent 24ct, $4ea
• Used (2) $0.75/1 All Laundry Detergent 24ct or larger MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $6.50 for both or $3.25ea
• (2) Jell-O Mix-Ins 2pk, $1.50ea
• Used (2) $1/1 Jell-O Mix-Ins MFG Coupon (from Kraft First Take)
• Final Price: $1.00 for both or $0.50ea
• (2) Nestle Toll House Ultimates Cookies, $2.50ea
• Used (2) $1.50/1 Nestle Toll House Ultimates Cookies MFG Coupon (no longer available)
• Final Price: $2.00 for both or $1.00ea
• (1) Yoplait Simplait 6oz Yogurt, $0.69ea
• Used (1) $0.30/1 Yoplait Simplait Yogurt MFG Coupon
• - $0.39 triple
• Final Price: FREE
• (1) King's Hawaiian Sandwich Buns, $2.89ea
• 30% off Bread and Buns Personalized Deal (took off $0.87)
• Used (1) $0.75/1 King's Hawaiian MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $1.27ea
• (1) Wholly Guacamole Classic, $2.79ea
• Used (1) $1.50/1 Wholly Guacamole Product MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $1.29ea
• (2) 93% Lean Ground Beef, $3.49/lb
• Used (1) FREE Ground Beef WYB Wholly Guacamole and King's Hawaiian (up to $3.50)
• Final Price: $3.87 for both or $1.83/lb
• (1) Top Sirloin Steak, $3.95ea
• 30% off clearance (took off $1.19)
• Final Price: $2.76ea
• (1) Pork Shoulder Steak, $2.07ea
• 30% off clearance (took off $0.62)
• Final Price: $1.45ea

I also used a $4 catalina that I received in a previous transaction for purchasing Ozarka water.

Total OOP: $34.23(+tax) down from $55.28

I also received a catalina with a Kraft Fresh Take offer for 10/1-10/28 alongside a coupon for $1/1!

The Kraft Fresh Take deal is:

Buy (2) & Get a $1...

Buy (3) & Get a $2...

Buy (4) & Get a $3... coupon off your next trip

Here is a little scenario:

• Buy (4) Kraft Fresh Take, $2.99ea
• Use (4) $0.75/1 MFG Coupons from here
• Pay $8.96 and get $3 back to use on your next trip (That is like paying $1.49ea)

9/24/12 Trip

I went to CVS, Target and Walmart yesterday, scoring some pretty good deals!

CVS

• (2) Nature Made Vitamins,$10.99ea - spend $20, get $10 ECB
• Used $7/1 Nature Made MFG Coupon
• & $1/1 Nature Made Fish Oil MFG Coupon
• & $4/$20 Vitamin Purchase CVS Coupon (from machine this week)
• Final Price: $9.98
• (2) Scrubbing Bubbles, 2/$6 - spend $12, get $4 ECB
• Used $2/2 Scrubbing Bubbles MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $4
• (6) Glade 9oz Sprays, $0.99ea - spend $12, get $4 ECB
• Used (3) $2/2 Glade Products (excluding 8oz room sprays) MFG Coupon
• Final Price: FREE

I used a 25% off coupon that was emailed to me, it took off $7.48

I used $6 in ECB

Total OOP: $0.50(+tax) down from $33.92 & I got back $14 in ECB (also I got a $10/$50 purchase coupon at the bottom of my receipt! YAY - look for that deal before it expires on 10/8/12)

WALMART

• (2) Duck Packaging Tape, 50 ya, $1ea
• Used (2) $1/1 Duck Packaging Tape
• Final Price: FREE

Total OOP: Nothing!

TARGET

• (1) Glade Oil Diffuser Starter Kit, $5.99ea - free refill WYB this item
• (1) Glade Oil Diffuser Refill (FREE with above purchase), reg $3.49ea
• Used $5/1 Glade Oil Diffuser Starter Kit MFG Coupon (no longer available to print)
• & $1/1 Glade Air Care Item Target Coupon
• Final Price: BOTH FREE

Total OOP: Nothing!

9/23/12 Trip

This past Sunday I went to the Walgreens on Williams and the CVS down Williams in Georegtown. Here is how I did:

WALGREENS

• (2) Scope Dualblast Mouthwash, 2/$6 - get $3 RR WYB 2
• Used (2) $1.50/1 Scope Dualblast MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $1.50ea, get back $3 RR
• (1) Disney Princess Mousepad Calendar, on clearance for $0.20

I used a $3 RR that I had from a previous transaction, that is why I bought the filler.

Total OOP: $0.20(+tax) down from $6.20 & I got a $3 RR back!

CVS

Transaction 1

• (1) Ozarka 24pk, $3.88ea - get $1 ECB
• (1) Thermacare Lower Back & Hip, $3.79ea - get $3.79 ECB
• (1) Venus & Olay Razor, $11.29ea - get $5 ECB
• Used $4/1 Venus & Olay Razor MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $7.29
• (2) Nature Made Cholest Off, $12.29ea - Spend $20 get $10 ECB
• Used $7/1 Naure Made MFG Coupon
• & $4/20 Nature Made Vitamins CVS Coupon (from machine previously)
• Final Price: $13.58
• (1) Boost Original 6pk, $8.79ea
• Used $2/1 Boost Multipack MFG Coupon
• & $4/1 Boost Multipack CVS Coupon (from machine last week)
• Final Price: $2.79

I scanned my Green Bag Tag and got my 4th scan, getting me $1 ECB

I used the 25% off coupon that was emailed to me, it took off $10.10

I also used $18 in ECB

Total OOP: $3.23(+tax) down from $52.33 & I got back $20.79 in ECB

Transaction 2 (on a different card)

• (1) Ozarka 24pk, $3.88ea - get $1 ECB

I used $1 in ECB

Total OOP: $2.88 down from $3.88 & I got back $1 in ECB

$0.02 Knorr Bouillon at HEB & More - 9/21/12

I got some pretty good deals around Georgetown today! I went to Bath & Body Works and got my free 2 oz sample of Aromatherapy body wash or Lotion (valid thru 9/23). Next I went to Target and to my surprise they were stocking... EVERYTHING! There were multiples of everything on the shelves, so happy! They also seemed to have gotten in quite a few coupons on items that they placed around the store such as Clorox, Wisk, Tide, & Yes! To products. Next I went to HEB on Williams Dr & D B Wood Rd, where I was able to score some super cheap Knorr Buillon and Yakisoba. Finally I went to Walmart just for some pasta. Check it out below:

TARGET

• (2) 16.6lb Kingsford Charcoal (not pictured), $7.99ea - get a $5 GC WYB 2
• Used (1) $3/2 Kingsford Charcoal Target Coupon
• & (2) $3/1 Kingsford Charcoal MFG Coupon (coupons.com savings club)
• Final Price: $0.99ea after GC
• (1) Glade Oil Diffuser Starter Kit, $5.99
• Used (1) $1/1 Glade Air Care Item Target Coupon (RESET!)
• & (1) $5/1 Glade Oil Diffuser Starter Kit MFG Coupon (no longer available to print)
• Final Price: FREE
• (1) Kashi Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies, $2.74 (These are so good!)
• Used (1) $0.75/1 Kashi Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies Target Coupon
• & (1)  $0.75/1 Kashi Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies MFG Coupon (CRT from previous purchase)
• Final Price: $1.24
• (2) Rotel, $0.90ea
• Used (1) $0.40/2 Rotel MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $0.70ea
• (2) Ortega Whole Wheat Taco Shells, 10ct, $1.41ea
• Used (1) $1/2 Ortega Products MFG Coupon (from All You Magazine)
• Final Price: $0.91ea
• (1) Stayfree, $2.89ea
• Used (1) $2/1 Stayfree Product MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $0.89ea
• (1) Dr. Scholl's For Her Heel Liners, $4.59ea
• Used (1) $3/1 Dr. Scholl's For Her Insole or Device Target Coupon
• & (1) $3/1 Dr. Scholl's For Her Insole MFG Coupon (took off $1.59)
• Final Price: FREE

I used a $5 GC that I had from a previous purchase.

Total OOP: $7.32(+tax) down from $36.81 & I have a $5 GC to use next time!

HEB

• (10) Campbell's Condensed Soups, 4/$5
• Used (2) $1/5 Campbell's Condensed Soups MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $0.60ea
• (2) Brach's Pegged Bags, $1.98ea
• Used (1) B1G1 Free Brach's Pegged Bags HEB Big Savings Coupon (Can be stacked with a MFG Coupon)
• & (1) $1.50/2 Brach's Candy (excludes holiday themed) MFG Coupon
• $0.48 for both or $0.24ea
• (2) Knorr Bouillon, $0.52ea
• Used (2) $0.50/1 Any Knorr Bouillon Product MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $0.02ea! (awesome!)
• (4) Dreamfields Pasta, $1.78ea
• used (4) $1/1 Dreamfields Pasta MFG Coupon (sign up for their newsletter on their website)
• Final Price: $0.78ea
• (2) Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles, $0.64ea
• used (2) $0.50/1 Maruchan Yakisoba MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $0.14ea
• (3) Better Oats Oat Revolution 5ct packets, $0.98ea
• (1) $1/3 Better Oats Oatmeal MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $0.64ea

Total OOP: $11.90(+tax) down from $24.34

WALMART

• (2) Heartland Hidden Vegetable Pasta, $1.48ea
• Used (2) $1/1 Heartland Hidden Vegetable Pasta MFG Coupon
• Final Price: $0.48ea

Total OOP: $0.96(+tax) down from $2.96