CVS - I only paid tax!

I've been on two shopping trips to CVS since my last post.   One was on Feb. 21 and the other was yesterday, Feb. 27...


Feb. 21 Shopping Trip
I have $13.58 in Extrabucks remaining from Feb. 13 shopping trip.  Check my last post.

Item:  Cadbury Chocolate Eggs - $0.75
Store Deal:  Receive $0.75 wyb 1
Coupons:  No coupon
Final Cost: Free

Item:  CVS brand jelly beans - $1.00
Store Deal:  Receive $1.00 wyb 1
Coupons:  No coupon
Final Cost: Free

Feb.21 Totals
Total before coupons (tax not included):  $1.75
Total after coupons (tax not included): $1.75
Extrabucks used:  $2.00 (you don't receive change)
Total after extrabucks used: $0
Cost of tax: $0.12
Extrabucks received: $1.75
Total out of pocket:  $0.12
Total out of pocket to date: $15.97
Total Extrabucks remaining:  $13.33

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Feb. 27 Shopping Trip
I have $13.33 in Extrabucks remaining from Feb. 21 shopping trip.

I purchased some items that didn't generate any Extrabucks, but because of overage (money you "get back" because your coupons are worth more than the product) everything still ended up being free PLUS I was able to get a Sunday newspaper!  I spent $1.15, and that's only because you are required to pay tax on all items before coupons and Extrabucks.

Item:  Revitalens Contact Solution - $5.99

Store Deal:  Receive $5.99 Extrabucks wyb 1 (Limit 1)

Coupons:  No coupon

Final Cost: Free

Item:  Crest Pro Health Toothpaste - $3.29
Store Deal:  Receive $3.99 Extrabucks wyb 1 (Limit 2, purchased 2)
Coupons:  $0.75 off manufacturer's coupon x 2
Final Cost: Free plus $1.50 overage

Item:  Dawn Ultra Dish Soap - $0.94 (purchased 2)
Store Deal:  $0.94 ea
Coupons:  $0.50 off 1 manufacturer's coupon x 2
Final Cost: $0.88 ($0.44 ea)

Item:  Dawn Hand Renewal Dish Soap - $0.94
Store Deal:  $0.94 ea
Coupons:  $1.00 off 1 manufacturer's coupon
Final Cost: Free plus $0.06 overage

Item:  Reese's Minis 8 oz bag (purchased 2) - $2.50
Store Deal:  $2.50 ea
Coupons:  $2.00 off 1 CVS coupon x 2 AND $2.00 off 2 manufacturer's coupon
Final Cost: Free plus $1.00 overage

Item:  Florida Times Union (Gotta get the Sunday paper!) - $2.00
Store Deal:  No deal - $2.00 is regular price
Coupons:  No coupons
Final Cost: $2.00

Feb.27 Totals
Total before coupons (tax not included):  22.39
Total after coupons (tax not included): $12.89
Extrabucks used:  $13.33 (don't receive change)

Total after extrabucks used: $0

Cost of Tax: $1.15
Extrabucks received: $12.57
Total out of pocket:  $1.15
Total out of pocket to date: $17.12

Total Extrabucks remaining:  $12.57

Free Excedrin at Target

Why pay for something if you don't have to?

You can use a Target coupon with a manufacturer's coupon to get a bottle of Excedrin (20 count) for free.

Thanks to Totally Target.

Buy One, Get One Free Chipotle

Watch a preview of America's Next Great Restaurant, by going to their facebook page, and receive a coupon for a buy one get one free offer from Chipotle.

Purex Detergent for $1

If you purchased yesterdays paper, you should have received a $1 off coupon for Purex laundry detergent in the Redplum insert.  This week, at CVS, Purex Ultra Concentrate (60 oz) is on sale for $1.99.  Use the coupon and you can get this for $1.  I just got back from CVS and there weren't many left so hurry!

$2 For 5 Movie Rentals at Blockbuster Express

Go to Groupon to get five movie rentals for $2.  Make sure you read the fine print before purchasing.
Go here to find a Blockbuster kiosk near you or to reserve a movie.

Thanks to I Heart Publix.

4 Bags of Sargento Shredded Cheese for $1

If you have a Publix nearby, I would recommend checking to see if the coupons for Sargento Cheese are still available.  This week the shredded cheese is on sale for $2/bag so it will only be $0.50 after coupon.  This is a Publix store coupon so it can be combined with a manufacturer's coupon if you have it.  Make sure you look at the printable coupon carefully...  It is very specific on what cheese you must purchase.

Here's how I got 4 bags for a $1...

Sargento Cheese on sale for $2/bag
I used 4,  $1.50 off 1 Publix coupons
I used 2, $0.50 off 2 manufacturer's coupons (Sunday paper)
Final cost:  $0.25 each

Shredded cheese freezes really well so stock up!

Shopping trip to Harris Teeter, 80.8% Savings!

I apologize, this post may not be very well written.  It is late...  And I am tired.  I just wanted to get this posted so that if you're wanting to take a trip to Harris Teeter, you can do so early in the week before all the good stuff is gone.

Harris Teeter's week-long super doubles event started today (Feb 16).  Super doubles means that the store will double coupons up to $1.99 in value (example: $1.50 off coupon will be doubled to $3.00) and they take up to 20 coupons per customer, per day.  Go here to read the store's coupon policy in further detail.

I did get some junk food (right after I posted about how Matt and I don't usually eat junk on my other blog - I know, what a hypocrite) but only because it was free or incredibly cheap.  I really do try to eat healthy... Still, free food is free food.

How much did I spend?  How much did I save? 

                        My total for this shopping trip was $14.74
                         I saved $62.23
                        That's an 80.8% savings

Here's how I did it...
The coupons highlighted in red are printables (so you can save too!).  If the coupon states DO NOT DOUBLE, the store will not double the coupon.  I'm pretty sure that these are all the same printables I used (hard to tell because I printed them a while ago).

Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce: $1.25
Cinnamon Burst Cheerios: $2 - $.75 off coupon that doubled to $1.50 = $.50
Soft Scrub Gel: $1.99 - $.75 coupon that doubled to $1.50 = $.50
Ken's Salad Dressing:  $1.70 - $1 off 2 coupon that double to $2.00 = $.70 each (bought 2)
Kikkoman Soy Sauce:  $2.39 - $1 off coupon that doubled to $2.00 = $.39 each (bought 2)
Simply Lemonade:  $2.50 - $1 off coupon that doubled to $2.00 = $.50
Simply Orange Juice:  $3.89 - $1 off coupon that doubled to $2.00 = $1.89
Horizon Organic Whipped Cream: $3.19 - $1.00 off coupon that doubled to $2.00 = $1.19
Kraft Touch of Philly shredded cheese: $1.99 - $1 off 2 coupon that doubled to $2.00 = $1 each (bought 4)
Breakstone Sour Cream:  $1.50 - $.50 off coupon that doubled to $1.00 = $.50
Deans French Onion Dip:  $1.07 - $1 off 2 coupon that doubled to $2.00 = $.07 each (bought 2)
Nestle Ultimate Cookie Dough:  $1.99 - $1 off coupon that doubled to $2.00 = FREE (bought 2)
Philadelphia Cooking Cream:  $2.00 - $1.50 off coupon that double to $3.00 = FREE (bought 2)
Danactive Yogurt 4 pack:  $2.00 - $1.00 off coupon that doubled to $2.00 = FREE (bought 2)
Activia Desserts Yogurt 4 pack:  $2.00 - $1 off coupon that doubled to $2.00 = FREE (bought 2)


For the greatest list of deals and coupon match-ups, I highly recommend Southern Savers.

Proctor and Gamble Coupons

Receive some great coupons from Proctor and Gamble through snail mail.  A lot of these products frequently go on sale at CVS and Walgreens and it should make for a great deal when you combine the sale with a coupon.


Thanks to Money Saving Mom

Healthy Living Coupons

Into healthy living?  Check out Mambo Sprouts.  They have lots of great coupons and recipes for organic, all-natural and fair trade products.

CVS Shopping Trip - $2.99 spent on $21.97 worth of items

CVS has a lot of great deals this week which was a relief to me because my extrabucks were about to expire (extrabucks have a one month lifespan).  Like I said in my other CVS post, it is best to purchase items that generate as many extrabucks as possible and to use those extrabucks to buy more items that generate more extrabucks...  And so on and so forth.  I was saving my extrabucks in hopes that there would be a week like this.

Between sales, coupons and extrabucks, yesterday I spent $2.99 for all of the items above...

...And then I received $13.58 in extrabucks.

Here's how I did it...

Item:  Herbal Essences Conditioner - 2 for $5.97
Store Deal:  Receive $2 ecb wyb 2
Coupons:  1 coupon for a free product, 1 coupon for $1 off
Final Cost: both items free

Item:  Listerine Total - $3.99
Store Deal:  Receive $2 ecb wyb 1
Coupons:  $1 off manufacturer's coupon (Sunday paper)
Final Cost:  $1

Item:  Colgate Senesitive Toothpaste - $3.79 (I purchased 2)
Store Deal:  Receive $3.79 ecb wyb 1
Coupons: $1 off manufacturer's coupon (Sunday paper)
Final Cost: Free + $1 overage

Item:  Men's Speed Stick - $2.99
Store Deal:  Receive $2 ecb wyb 1
Coupons: $0.50 off manufacturer's coupon (Sunday paper)
Final Cost: $0.50

• If this was my first purchase ever, I would have paid $13.98 out of pocket and received $13.58 in extrabucks.
• Because I have been shopping at CVS for a while now, I already had $10.99 in extrabucks from my previous trip which made my subtotal $1.55.  Because you have to pay tax on items before coupons, my grand total ended up being $2.99.

I haven't been keeping track of my CVS trips but I thought maybe I would start now.  So... Let's say this was my first trip ever and I'll post every time I go to CVS to see how much I spend vs. how much I save.

Feb.13
Total before coupons (tax included):  $21.97
Total after coupons (tax included): $13.98
Total after extrabucks used: $0
Extrabucks received: $ 13.58
Total out of pocket:  $13.98
Total out of pocket to date: $13.98

This sale will last until Feb. 19.  If you're planning on taking a trip to CVS, I would go early in the week.  They will most likely be out of these items by Thursday.

$1 off Nutella

I don't know about you guys, but I LOOOOOVE Nutella.  And since it's Valentine's Day, I would like to share the love.  Here's a coupon for $1 off.
Happy Valentine's Day!

Free Athenos Greek Yogurt

Right now, at Publix, Athenos Greek Yogurt is on sale for $1.  Go here to get a $1 off coupon which will make this item free.  It is also $1 at Walmart.  You should be able to print the coupon twice.

Great Deal on Dove Body Wash

Go here to get $1.25 off Dove Body Wash, 10oz or larger.  You should be able to purchase this for $0.75 at Walmart after coupon.

Thanks to I Heart The Mart.

Cheap Newman's Own and Classico Pasta Sauce

These coupons should make for really cheap pasta sauce.  After the initial print, hit the back button to print a second time.
*Also, I am hearing that Harris Teeter will be doubling coupons up to $1.98 starting Feb. 16.  That means these coupons will be worth $2 off.*

-$1/1 Newman's Own (any product)

-$1/1 Classico

$40 worth of flowers for $20!

Get $40 worth of FTD flowers for $20 at Groupon.  The voucher is valid until 6/16/11 so if you don't have anyone to give flowers to on V-Day, you can have them sent to your mom on mother's day.  Offer ends Friday.

Cheap Starbucks Ice Cream

Starbucks ice cream (pint) is BOGO free at Publix Feb 10-Feb 16 .  If you use the $1 off coupon, you will be able to get two for about $3.00.

Great Starbucks Coupon Printable

Go here to get a coupon for $1.50 off any one 11, 12 or 20 oz package of Starbucks Coffee.  You should be able to print it twice.

Thanks, Totally Target.

Free Krispy Kreme Donuts

Word on the street is that when you purchase a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts you will receive twelve Valentine's day cards, each good for a free coffee, hot chocolate or donut.  I looked on their website and it doesn't mention anything about this promotion but it is spreading through the blog world like wildfire.  Offer is good through Feb 14.

Go here to see the list of participating stores.