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Shopping Trips

Super Savings Saturday | Kroger Mega Event

October 31, 2009

The Kroger deals were just too good to pass up this week!  I even dragged brought the kids with me! {gasp}
I had the most awesome cashier ever!  Since I had the kids with me I was completely a little bit distracted, so while I tried to figure out my transactions, she made sure all my [...]

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Super Savings Saturday – 83% Grocery Savings!

July 4, 2009

I had SO much fun during this shopping trip!  I have been so busy lately that I haven’t done much deal shopping.  So, I took the opportunity on Friday to stock up on some great deals!  You’ll never believe this:  I got every single item on my list!!  How crazy is that?
Some of my favorite [...]

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Super Savings Saturday – 89% Grocery Savings

May 16, 2009

Paid: $8
Saved: $70.25 (89%)

You can see all the coupon matchups for these deals HERE.
I did have a few extra coupons.  I got some $1.50/1 Kashi Coupons plus a Coupon for a Free box of Kashi Waffles in the mail from Vocalpoint.  I also got a box of the Ritz Bits for $1 after $1 Target [...]

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Target Trip 5/6 – 90% Savings!

May 6, 2009

The total for everything pictured (plus 1 Bliss bar and 2 Quaker bites that the kids and I ate on the way home):
Paid $6.48
Saved $60.38 (90%)
You can see the all the Target deals with coupon matchups HERE.
The only things different were that I had a coupon for a Free Fiber One Chewy bars and my [...]

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CVS & Walgreens Trip 5/3 – 94% Savings!

May 3, 2009

Walgreens – See the Coupon Matchups HERE.
I did several transactions, but I am just going to list it all together.  I started out with $17 register rewards from last week.
(4) Listerine Total Care $4.50 ea.
(4) Right Guard $2.99 ea.
(2) Pert Plus for Men $2.50 ea.
(4) Magic Erasers $2.50 ea.
(1) Colgate Toothpaste $4.49
(4) Hunts Snack Packs [...]

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$50 AFullCup.com Challenge

April 21, 2009

I was recently challenged by AFullCup.com to see how much I could get with $50 by using coupons from their site.  I actually had a hard time spending that much money!  My first trip into the store I only spent $20, so I had to go back in and get some more!  The deals were [...]

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CVS & Walgreens Trip – $3 Profit!

April 14, 2009

CVS Trip
(2) Colgate $3.99 ea.
(1) Softsoap $4.99
(2) Sobe Water $1.59 ea.
(2) Sobe Water Free (B1G1Free)
- Coupons
(2) 75¢/1 Colgate
(1) $1/1 Softsoap
(2) B1G1 Sobe (- $1.59 ea.)
- $10 ECBs
Total Cost: 47¢
Total Saved: $20.16
ECBs Earned: $12.98
$7.98 Colgate
$5 Softsoap
Net Cost: $2.51 Profit
*Heads up! The Softsoap is printing $4.49 instead of $4.99 ECBs so check your receipts! They [...]

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CVS & Walgreens Trip 3/29 – 90% Savings!

March 29, 2009

CVS:
(2) Dr. Pepper 2 Liters $1.25
(6) Easter M&Ms $1.50 ea.
(1) Glade Lasting Impressions $5.99
(1) Sally Hansen Nail Color $2.79 B1G1Free
(1) Sally Hansen Nail Color $0 B1G1Free
(1) Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara $7.49 B1G1Free
(1) Rimmel Mascara $0 B1G1Free
(2) Herbal Essences $2.88 ea. (Raincheck)
- Coupons
(2) Free Dr. Pepper wyb 3 Easter Candy – (see this post)
(3) $1/2 M&Ms
(1) [...]

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Super Savings Saturday – 88% Grocery Savings!

March 21, 2009

Before Sales & Coupons: $155.13
Total Spent: $18.82
Total Savings: 88%
This week Tom Thumb (Randall’s/Safeway affiliate) had some great deals!  They have a mix & match sale going on where you purchase 10 items and instantly save $5.   See the coupon matchups HERE.
Ozarka Aquapods are included in this deal and worked out exceptionally!  They are $2 before [...]

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Super Savings Saturday – 89% Grocery Savings!

March 13, 2009

Before Sales & Coupons: $284.63
Total Spent: $30.56
Total Savings: 89%
Whew.  That was an exhausting a fun trip!  It was mostly stockpiling items with a few items I needed mixed in.
So, what can $30 and a ton of coupons get you these days??
(2) Gallons Milk
(9) Bottles Juice
(1) Carton OJ
(1) Box Juice Pouches
(1) Paper Napkins
(2) Boxes Ziploc Freezer [...]

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