CVS trip – total spent $8.28 Total ECB received $8.49  LOVE getting paid to shop at CVS

Walgreens trip total spent $15.15 received $5 register rewards!

Meijers…as much as I don’t like Meijers, I do love the deals and can’t let one go by.  Total spent $31.54  Meijer Mealbox has a ton of good coupons to match sales this week!

Menards finds

Menards takes coupons!  They had the pint Ball canning jars on sale for $5.95 and I had a coupon for $3 off two cases.  I also purchased the Dual Draft Dodger, they were buy one get one free.  Total spent:  $19.25

Meijers trip today

Had to run several transactions to take advantage of Catalina offers:

1st.

4 Ziploc bags $1.69 each used two $1/2 coupons and $1/2 Mealbox Q

The cashier was nice enough to use the catalina for $2.00 that spit out on this order.  Total Out of pocket:  $3.20 or 80 cents a box.

2nd

5 campbells cream of mushroom soups 65 cents each

1 pepridge farm wheat bread $2.49

used 25 cents off four and $1 off four mealbox coupon

Total out of pocket $4.24 received $5 catalina

3rd

Repeated above but added gum as a filler.  Total out of pocket 31 cents received $5 catalina

4th

Kraft shredded cheese on sale 5 at  $1.88 each used two $1 off coupons

Total out of pocket 2.40 and received $3.00 catalina

5th

4 crescent rolls $1.79 each with two $1/2

Meijer Milk $2.29 (got $1 off for buying cookies)

Pillsbury cookies  2 at $1.99 used $1/2

Swanson Chicken broth 3 at $1.99 used one 50/1 and one $1/2 and mealbox for $1/2

Hellmans Mayo two at $2.99 used two $1 coupons

Cottenelle 6 pack double roll $4.49 used 50 off one

Total out of pocket $17.13

ALL TOGETHER SPENT:  $25.53 IN CASH and I still yet received a catalina for $4 off my next order – I didn’t know about this one!  They snuck it in there, lol!

Coupon Quiz

Courtesy of The Coupon Project:

 

1. What is the main purpose of shopping with coupons?

a) to try new products for cheap
b) to save money on items your family needs and uses
c) to fill up time on Sunday afternoon

2. When is the best time to use coupons?

a) when the item is on sale or good price
b) whenever you see the item at the store
c) whenever you feel like doing a little “impulse” shopping

3. What are the two major categories of coupons?

a) store coupons and Internet coupons
b) store coupons and manufacturer’s coupons
c) good coupons and bad coupons

4. What is the best way to organize your coupons?

a) in a binder
b) in envelopes
c) whatever will make best sense to you

5. Which of the following are examples of manufacturer’s coupons?

a) coupons found in “blinkie” machines
b) coupons found on Internet sites such as Coupons.com and SmartSource.com
c) BOTH a & b are examples

6. What sort of items should you stockpile?

a) anything, really, that you find on sale
b) items your family will use before they expire
c) mostly snacks

Let’s see how you did:

1 – b. Your goal is to save money on items that matter to your family.
2 – a. Use coupons in conjunction with sales to drive down your food bill.
3 – b. Coupons are issued by stores or manufacturers.
4 – c. Organize your coupons in a way that you will be able to easily retrieve them later.
5 – c. Both of these are examples of manufacturer’s coupons (there are others, too).
6 – b. Only stock up on items your family will use AND can use before they expire.

$40 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway

Check out Brandy’s Bargains for a great chance to WIN a $40 Walmart Gift Card!

Taste of Home Cooking School

Thanks to Shespeaks.com I had an opportunity to attend the Taste of Home Cooking School show in Mansfield, Ohio last night!  It was an awesome time.  I had never been to a Taste of Home show and was awestruck by how many people there were.  (approx 2,100)  Of course, being a guest of She Speaks, I had the best seats in the house!  When we arrived, the parking lot was full and I was afraid we would have bad seats.  What a pleasant surprise to find out that we had reserved seats up in the fourth row!  Awesome!

I am so thankful we ate dinner before the show, as it did not end until 10:00.  A little long….However, I did learn a few tricks of the cooking trade that I did not know.  My husband attended with me and was such a great sport! 

If you ever get a chance to visit on the Cooking shows, it is worth it!

Krogers Triples Until 9/27

Kroger Triples Day! I am about burned out! Total spent on this trip $47.67
Kleenex three boxes 89 cents each
Ragu four jars 90 cents each
Suave body wash 2 mens, 1 ladies 29 cents each
Cottenelle wipes 84 cents
Zest Soap 3 bars $1.62
Spray n wash $1.69
Domino Confectioner Sugar $1.59
Domino Brown Sugar $1.59
Kraft Cream Cheese 2 tubs $1.98
Campbell soup 6 cans 28 cents each
Barilla Pasta 4 boxes 94 cents each
Dreamfield Pasta 2 boxes $1.15 each
Pillsbury cresent rolls 2 roll $1.10 each
John Morrell Ham 3 tubs $1.57 each
Fiber one Bars 2 boxes $1.49 each
Nature Valley Granola clusters 2 bags 79 cents each
Kroger Toritlla chips 35 cents
Angel Soft FREE
Charmin $1.13
Santa Cruze Lemonade FREE
No coupons for eggs and bread!
Not too bad!

Missed Walgreens, so made a trip!

Walgreens run…I missed them, so I had to make a visit!
Food Scale Clearance $1.49
Skippy peanut butter $1.59 each
Campbells Soups 89 cents each
Dawn Dish soap 99 cents
Aussie 3 minute miracle $2.99
Thermacare wrap $2.49
Used two 60 cents for Skippy
Used two $1 for soup
Used 25 cents on Dawn
Used $1 on Thermacare wrap
Total Spent $8.69 plus got $2.00 Register Reward
Like spending $6.69 for all!

Been a little while!

It has been a while since I last posted anything.  I am trying to refrain from shopping unless it is too good of a deal to pass up.  I have stockpiled quite a bit in the short time I have been doing this, and really don’t NEED anything.  I am currently spending some time with my mom in North Carolina.  Have been trying to show her the ropes about how to coupon.   When I went to the store with her, I realized why I love OHIO.  The food prices here are insane.  Finding good deals down here is HARD WORK!  Today will be out first official grocery store trip.  I should be able to score some CHEAP laundry detergent.  Wisk is on sale at Food Lion for $2.99 and I have a $1 off coupon.  That’s a pretty good deal.  We are getting items for my neices baby shower, so, not sure how much we will be able to save.  Will keep you posted!

Walgreens run today

Made a quick Walgreens run this morning.  Only spent 74 cents out of pocket.  Puffs on sale for 89 cents used 25 cents off 3 coupon, Dawn on sale for 99 cents, used one 25 cents off and one 50 cents off, Tylenol on sale 2/$4.49 and  used two $2 coupons, and used my $4 register reward from the soft soap deal.