Monday, May 31, 2010

Doublers shopping

I just sat down and figured out my savings from my 3 hours shopping trip and I was so excited and exhausted! I calculated using the sale prices not the regular store price because I probably would have bought it anyway if it was one sale. Before coupons I would have spent $108.62 with coupons I spent $27.73 and walked away with a $3.00 catalina. I'm not going to post a picture of everything I got because that is not the point of this post. My point is that I worked hard to save our family money and that if you average out the savings of $80.89 than I made $26.96 and hour. That is a darn good wage for a part time job don't you think. Have you ever figured out what you make an hours?

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Fred Meyer





(4) MCP Sure Jell $1.69 each
(3) 5 lbs Fred Meyer Sugar $2.79 each
subtotal = $15.13

-(4) $1/1 MCP Sure Jell from the 5/16 SS
-(2) $2.00 off sugar when you buy 2 sure jell
-(1) $2.79 Free sugar 5 lb bag of Fred Meyer sugar when you purchase 4 sure jell in one tx in Fred Meyer monthly book
-(1) $3.00 Catalina for buying 4 sure jell (thanks Michele)
Final OOP $1.34 and get back another $3.00 Catalina

I rolled this $3.00 Catalina 3 more times to end up with

60 lbs of sugar
16 boxes of MCP Sure Jell
Final OOP $5.36

Walgreens Highlight

Ok as you all know I swore off Walgreens a couple of months ago however... there are a couple of deals that intrigue me this week

Luster 7 White Toothpaste 2.6 oz $5
Use $5/1 SS-5/9 Did not get locally, but still a good deal without!
Get $5 RR
Final price $5 MONEYMAKER!

Ecotrin Aspirin 45 ct $2
Use $2/1 RP-5/16 also $2/1 in the May Safeway booklet
Get $2 RR
Final price $2 MONEYMAKER!

U by Kotex Feminine Care $3.49
Use $1/1 SS-4/18
Get $2.50 RR
Final price FREE!

Albertons Solo patriot plate




I'm embarrassed to admit it but all these deals are making me lose sleep lol I went to Albertsons early this morning to get this deal.

(3) Solo patriot plates $1.50 each
subtotal $4.50

-(2) .75 printable from here
-(1) $3.00 catalina from previous transaction
= .39 which is all tax

I rolled this 2 more times for a total OOP of $1.17 and walked away with a $3.00 catalina.

The really nice part of this is that I didn't have to use any doublers so I can save those for ALL the other thing I want :)

Thanks happy2bfrugal

Friday, May 28, 2010

Albertson Kraft Promo and Sharing Catalina's with friends




I have been trying to figure out scenario's all day long I just knew there had to be a good one with all the Catalina's Promotions going on in conjunction with the Kraft Spend $25 get $5 off OYNO.

(5) Cool Whip $1.00 each
(4) Shake and bake $2.00 each
(1) Kraft Mac and Cheese Explosion .99
(4) Kraft Dressing $2.19 each
(2) Kraft BBQ $1.19 each
(1) Kraft 100 cal cheese bites $2.99
(1) 2 liter Pepsi (husbands request)
Subtotal= $29.37


-(4) .75 Shake and Bake
-(1) .99 Free Cheese explosion from Kraft First taste home mailer
-(2) .55 Kraft Dressing from the 5/2 SS
-(2) 1.00 Kraft dressing from tear pad found at Albies
-(2) $5.00 catalina's (one borrowed from my friend Leslie THANKS)
-(1) $3.00 catalina (also borrowed from Leslie)
-(2) $2.00 survey
-(1) $3.00 save instantly for purchasing Kraft dressing and BBQ sauce
Total OOP was $1.29

AND I got back...
$3.00 cat for the the cool whip
$3.00 cat for the shake and bake
$3.00 cat for the Kraft Dressing
$5.00 cat for the Kraft $25 get $5
for a total of $14.00 in cats. I started with a $5.00 Cat and a $2.00 survey and after I gave back the borrowed Cat's I still ended up with $6.00 in Cat's.

I then gave my 2 $3.00 Cat's to my friend Leslie and she it the same tx and then of coarse she returned them!
I LOVE the beauty of sharing Cat's it is such a benefit to both couponholics!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Fred Meyer and Albertson's Doublers

I can't even tell you how excited I am that we are getting doublers this Sunday!
I'm sure that there will be a lot of great deals but this one I just can't wait to do!

(3) $1.00/1 Sure Jell $1.79
(1) 5 lbs Sugar $2.69 (I called an this is what they told me)
subtotal=8.06

-(3) $1.00 Sure Jell from 5/16 SS
-(3) Albertons doublers
-(1) $2.00 of any sugar when you buy 2 Sure Jell's (found at Albertsons)
Final price = .06
PLUS you will get back a $2.00 Catalina for buying 3 Sure Jell

This is a great little $1.94 money maker!
You also could roll this again and only use 1 Abertsons doubler and still only
pay .06 and get back another cat!

I love making jam and to get the Sure Jell and the Sugar Free will make the jam even better!

Albertson's Kraft promotion


I was at Albie's last night and noticed that they had quite a few of the Kraft Cheese 8oz blocks with a $2.00 Manger Special sticker on them and the price was $3.49 so I thought hmmm.... if I wait until tomorrow then they will be $2.49 and I could pick them up for only .49 each. Well I went early this morning and they were marked as part of the Kraft promo so this is what I did.

(7) 8 oz Kraft Sharp Cheddar Cheese blocks $2.49 each
(1) 8 oz Kraft Colby Monterey Jack $2.49 each
(2) 100 Calorie Snack Packs $2.49 each
(1) Kraft BBQ $1.19 each
subtotal=$26.09

-(7) $2.00 Manager special sticker
-(1) $1.00 Manager special sticker
-(1) B1G1 free 100 calorie packs (facebook)
- $5.00 off when you reach 5000 points with your Albies Card
Final OOP $3.60 AND got back my $5.00 Kraft Cat!!!

So I only need to spend about $4.00 more and I will be able to send in for the Kraft Rebate spend $30.00 get back $10.00.

Also my cat took a REALLY long time to print so you might want to wait a few minutes if yours doesn't print right away.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Rosaures 1/2 Price Sell

I just thought I would touch on a couple of deals that seem pretty good.

Tyson Chicken Nuggets, Tenders or Patties $3.64 each
- $1.00 from 4/25 SS
Final price $2.64 (these are the only chicken nuggets my family will eat so I will be stocking up)

Delimex Taquitos $3.29 each
- $2.00 from SS 4/11 (regional)
Final Price $1.29

Barber Foods Stuffed Chicken Breasts $2.49 each
- $1.00 from here

Van de Kamp's Breaded Fish $3.49 each

Wacky Mac $.89
-.50 from here
Final Price .39

Friday, May 7, 2010

Old Time Coupons


When I went to Safeway today I saw these two coupons shoved way back on the shelf so I reached in and grabbed then. I was surprised to see that they were quite old and don't have an expiration date. One of them has a TV schedule on the back and the TV shows listed are Growing Pains, Too Close for Comfort, Price is Right at 7:00 LOL How old do you think these are? The Funny things is that I don't want to use them is that weird I alway want to use coupons :)

Update I just looked up the TV show Too Close for Comfort and it aired from 1980-1986 WOW even if this coupon was from 1986 it is at least 24 years old. Which is old in coupons years not people years of coarse!

Rite Aid Free Cover Girl




I decided that with Rite Aid having a BOGO sale on Covergirl Makeup and there being a BOGO coupon out there I would order some off of ebay. I only paid .40 each including shipping so a screaming deal!

2 Covergirl True blend coverup $9.99 each
2 Covergirl perfect point self sharpening eye pencil $5.99 each
2 2% milk $1.99 each
subtotal= $35.94

-(2) BOGO Free coupons
-(1) 5/20 from video values
-(2) BOGO from Rite Aid sale
=ZERO


The cashier adjusted one of my coupons down .07 so my total was ZERO she was so nice .. thanks Lynn :)
I absolutely love this store and Lynn (Indian Trail Store) has always been extremely helpful so I gave her one of my BOGO Covergirl coupons as a thank you for always being so patient and nice to me while I'm trying to save a buck.

Buying these coupons on ebay was well worth the money and I now have a great little stock pile for my girls.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Did you get your Sample Showcase today?




I was so excited to get this today here is what came inside. I love getting freebies!

Aveeno Positively ageless firming body lotion
Aveeno Positively ageless lifting and firming night cream
Aveeno Nourish Moisturizer and Shampoo
$2.00 off coupon for any Aveeno Active Naturals product
$1.00 Aveeno Nourish Hair Care Collection
2 Nescafe Taster Choice Coffee Creamer
2 Shower to Shower Body Powers
Secret Clinical Strength deodorant
McCormick Grill Mate Montreal Steak Marinade
Bengay Moist Heat Therapy Pain Relieving Pad
Splenda packets with $1.00 off coupon

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Rite Aid


I love Rite Aid I think it could possibly be my favorite drug store!

2 Motrin Pm $5.99 each
3 Kotex Panty Liners 1.59
1 John Frieda root awakening Shampoo $6.99
1 John Frieda root awakening Conditioner $6.99
sub total $28.73

-(2) $3.00 Motrin Pm 4/18 RP
-(2) $3.00 Motrin Pm in ad
-(2) $1.00 Motrin Pm from Video Values
-(3) $1.00 Kotex from Video Values
-(1) $5.00/2 John Freida
- $3.50 for B1G1 50% off
- (1) $5/20 video values

OOP including tax .64

Albertson's clearance carts


Also while my daughter and I were out there shopping till we dropped we spotted some clearance carts and this what we got.

1 box pearl tampax 18 count $2.00
1 box pearl tampax 36 count $3.00
2 boxes always pantiliners 40 count $1.50 each
1 Box always long pantiliners 34 count $1.00

-(2) $2.00 off pearl tampax 5/2 PG
-(3) $1.00 off always pads 5/2 PG
-(2) doublers
OOP was just tax of .78

So keep your eyes out they had carts in the front and the back of the store so keep your eyes peeled. I just love getting these things free!

Albertson's Kellogg's Cereal Double Catalina


Well I was at Albertson's this morning probably like a lot of you trying to get some Capri Suns lol and I ran into a newbie couponer friend of mine and she told me that she had just bought 4 boxes of Kellogg's cereal and that it printed out two catalina's one for $4.00 and one for $3.00. Well being the venturesome person I am I decided to try it here is what I got.

4 boxed of Mini Shredded Wheat $2.50 each
-(2) $1.50/2 from a recent RP or here
oop $7.00 (this is not a price I would normally pay but I thought if I get back the $7.00 in cats it would be a wash)
AND... a $4.00 and a $3.00 cat printed

I then did this tx 2 more times and the nice part was that I didn't even need doublers
4 boxed of Mini Shredded Wheat
-(2) $1.50/2 from a recent RP
- $7.00 in cats from 1st tx

I also did one tx with Fruit Loops and use the (2) 1/2 from here
and doubled one so it would end up being $7.00 so I could just pay with my cats the cashier was nice and adjusted my coupon down so the the total was 0. So if you need some cereal this works out to be a pretty good deal.

I then rolled this into the Arrowhead water deal that Happy2bfrugal posted and my OOP was only $4.98 and I got back the $5.00 Catalina. What a day!

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Albertson Cheap Oscar Mayer Deli Meat

Did you sign up for the Facebook I "like" Oscar Mayer Deli Meat?? Well if you did then this maybe a great way to use this AWESOME coupon. Albertsons has their Oscar Mayer Deli Meat on sale this week B1G1 Free so here is what I plan on doing.


2 Oscar Mayer Deli Meat $5.49 each
= $10.98
- 1 $5.49 for the free one
- (2) $2.00 from Facebook
= 1.49 for both

If you have not got your Facebook Oscar Mayer Deli Meat go over to here and follow Karrisa's instructions to get one.