Frugal Findings Friday

May 1, 2009

2009-05-01T09:53:00.004-05:00

Walgreens
1 gallon Milk = $2.79
2 Domino Sugar [$2.24 each] = $4.48
2 Glad Cling Wrap [approx. $1.20 each] = $2.41
2 Scotch Packaging Tape [$.49 each] = $.98
4 Hallmark Gift Wrap/Tissue Paper [$.39 each] = $1.56
3 packs Band Aids/Neosporin [approx. $2.33 each] = $7.00
6 cans Geisha canned fruit [$.89 each] = $5.34
1 Morton Salt = $.50
1 Baking Soda = $.50
sub-total $25.56
used $3 RR
Total $22.56
I saved $29.05 in savings and coupons!
I also earned $4 in RR!

Walmart
1 box Pampers = $8.21
1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch = $1.28
1 Bounty Paper Towel = $1.97
1 bag Tortilla Chips = $1.68
1 bag Red Delicious Apples = $3.47
1 box GV Waffles = $1.22
1 Tropicana Juice = $1.00
1 Sausage Links = $1.50
1 Oreos = $2.98
1 head Lettuce =$.94
4 Yoplait Yogurt [$.47 each] = $1.88
8 Yo-plus Yogurt [$.27 each] = $2.16
Tilapia Filets = $3.98
Ice Cream = $2.50
1 can Diced Tomatoes = $.88
1 Rice-a-Roni =$1.12
1 lb. ground meat = $2.58
Sierra Mist = $3.98
Total $43.33
I saved $5.00 in coupons!

Grand Total for this week...$65.89
I saved a grand total of $34.05 or 34% by watching the sales and using coupons!

To see more blog posts of how others have saved this week, check out Friday Finals and Super Savings Saturday.

April 24, 2009

2009-04-24T11:55:00.000-05:00

Total from this Week:

Target
1 Pine Sol Cleaner = $2.00
1 Reynold's Foil = $2.50
1 Velveeta block = $3.29
2 boxes Pop Tarts (8 count) = $.04
2 boxes Pop Tarts (12 count) = $5.00
2 Glade Soy Candles = FREE + $1.42 overage
+ $.25 sales tax
Total $11.66
I saved $19.95 in sales and coupons!
+ I received a $5 gift card!

H.E.B.
1 head Lettuce = $.99
1 pck. taco shells = $2.09
1 gallon Milk = $2.99
Total $6.07

Walgreens
1 Shaving Gel = FREE
1 Shaving Gel = $2.54
1 Ice Cream Sandwich = FREE
1 Dawn Dish Detergent = FREE
1 Glade Soy Candle = FREE + $.91 overage
1 Johnson Baby Powder = $1.10
+ $.23 sales tax
Total $2.96
I saved $10.14 in sales and coupons!

Walmart
1 mix Pepper Gravy =$.56
2 Cucumbers = $.66
3 Zucchini Squash = $1.18
1 bag Tortilla Chips = $1.78
1 lb. ground beef = $1.33
1 Baby Lotion = $2.17
1 Gain Fabric Softener =$3.95
+ $.50 sales tax
Total $12.13

Grand Total for this week...$32.82
I saved a grand total of $30.09 or 47% by watching the sales and using coupons!

April 17, 2009

2009-04-17T11:28:00.000-05:00

Totals from this Week:

Target
1 ALL Laundry Detergent = $1.54
1 can Crisco = $3.99
1 Velveeta Cheese block = $3.29
1 Electrical Adapter = $1.79
1 box Elbow Macaroni = $.92
6 bags Easter Candy [approx. $.66 each] = $4.00
+ $.60 sales tax
Total $16.13
I saved $16.18 in sales and coupons!

H.E.B.
Total $40.14
I saved $18.42 in sales and coupons!

Walgreens
3 mailing envelope [approx. $1.66 each] = $4.99
1 gallon Milk = $1.79
2 Skippy Peanut Butter [approx. $.95 each] = $1.89
+ $.33 sales tax
Total $9.00
I saved $4.71 in sales and coupons!

Walmart
10 Yogurt [approx. $.36 each] = $3.58
1 GV Peanut Butter = $2.08
1 loaf Bread =$1.97
Total $7.63
I saved $1.50 in coupons!

Grand Total for this week...$72.90
I saved a grand total of $40.81 or 35% by watching the sales and using coupons!

April 10, 2009

2009-04-07T16:31:00.006-05:00

It's a "no picture" week again! My shopping was kind of disorganized and spread out over several days... Also, I must admit that I bought some items this week that I wanted, instead of only sale items! A lot of times, the items that H.E.B. has on sale, are not items we eat or like...or maybe I should change our eating habits and desires... :) At any rate, here's the breakdown for this week.

Target
1 lg. Huggies Wipes Refill = $.49
1 sm. Huggies Wipes Refill = FREE
1 Hershey's Syrup = FREE
1 Land o Lakes Butter Quarters = $1.45
1 bag M&M's = 1.42
1 gallon Milk = $2.99
1 dozen Eggs = $.99
Total $7.34
I saved $13.56 in sales and coupons!

Walgreens
1 gallon Milk = $2.79
Quilted Northern Toilet Paper = $3.79
1 Betty Crocker Cake Mix = $1.50
1 Betty Crocker Icing = $.95
+ $.31 sales tax
Total $9.34
I saved $4.53 in sales!
I also earned $1 in RR!

Walmart
6 Kellogg Pop Tarts [$.68 each] = $4.08
2 Kraft Salad Dressings [$.08 each] = $.16
1 lb. ground beef = $2.63
1 GV Peanut Butter = $1.36
GV Powdered Sugar = $1.18
Blue Bunny Ice Cream = $3.50
Almond Bark = $1.92
Mozzarella Cheese = $2.97
Bacon = $2.50
Bread Crumbs = $1.13
Sour Cream = $1.00
Tortilla Chips = $1.78
1 Quilted Northern Toilet Paper = $4.12
1 Paper Towels = $1.97
Red Peppers = $3.96
Jalapenos = $.16
Tomatoes = $3.24
2 Crescent Rolls [$1.99 each] = $3.98
6 Yoplait Yogurts [approx. $.42 each] = $2.50
1 Trop50 Orange Juice = $1.92
1 Pepper Gravy Mix = $.56
Total $46.62
I saved $11.20 in coupons!

Grand Total for this week...$63.30
I saved a grand total of $29.29 or 31% by watching the sales and using coupons!

To see more blog posts of how others have saved this week, check out Friday Finals and Super Savings Saturday.

Free Coupon Booklet

2009-04-07T10:07:00.003-05:00

Go here to sign up for your free Simple and Delicious coupon booklet! There are $10 worth of coupons inside including one for a free bottle of Hunt's ketchup.

Thanks Money Saving Mom for passing along this information!

April 3, 2009

2009-04-03T22:00:00.000-05:00

Target
3 Land O' Lakes Butter [$1.45 each] = $4.35
5 Pepsi Product Cans [$2.00 each] = $10.00
+ $.83 sales tax
Total $15.18
I saved $14.57 in sales and coupons!
I also earned a $5 gift card!

H.E.B.
1 pck. Butter Quarters = $1.99
1 Borden Cheese Slices = $1.99
4 bags Shredded Cheese [$1.00 each] = $4.00
2 lbs. Ground Beef [$1.58 each] = $3.16
1/2 gallon Milk = $1.99
1 Frozen Waffles = $1.39
1 bag Flour Tortillas = $2.37
1 lg. bag Tortilla Chips = $3.49
Total $20.38
I saved $3.96 in sales!

Walgreens some items are not pictured
3 bags miniature Crunch Bars [$.56 each] = $1.67
1 Aluminun Foil = $1.79
2 bags Trail Mix [$1.00 each] = $2.00
1 Hunts Tomato Sauce = $.39
1 Peanut Butter = $2.79
1 Pam Pan Spray = $2.99
1 Wesson Canola Oil = $2.29
1 Downy Fabric Softner = $4.29
1 gallon Milk = $2.79
2 Red Baron Pizzas [$2.00 each] = $4.00
+ $.20 sales tax
used $6.00 in RR...
Total $19.20
I saved $25.58 in sales and coupons
I also earned $5.00 in rebates!

Walmart
4 Pasta/Rice Roni [$.78 each] = $3.12
1 box Fruit Loops = $1.94
1 GV Hamburger Buns = $1.13
1 head of Lettuce = $1.14
1 bag Vegetables = $.97
1 McCormick Ground Mustard = $1.82
1 Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing = $3.28
1 - 3 lb. bag of Apples = $3.00
Total $16.40
I saved $2.54 in sales and coupons!

Grand Total for this week...$71.16
I saved a grand total of $46.65 or 39% by watching the sales and using coupons!

To see more blog posts of how others have saved this week, check out Friday Finals and Super Savings Saturday.

March 27, 2009

2009-03-27T22:07:00.005-05:00

No picture again... I haven't been able to get my act together this week, and therefore, I have shopped very sporadically! I still need to go to Walgreens yet, so that will probably count towards next weeks totals. I also got a few more Quaker items from Target last week that counted towards this weeks totals...did I mention things were crazy this week? Oh well! On to the details!

Target
2 Motts Applesauces [$.64 each] = $1.28
10 Quaker items [$.81 each] = $8.09
Total $9.37
I saved $19.86 in sales and coupons!
I also earned a $5 gift card!

Kmart
1 Xtra Laundry Detergent = $2.50
+ $.21 sales tax
Total $2.71
I saved $.99 in sales!

Walmart
1 Lasagna Noodles = $1.44
1 can Rotel = $.83
2 cans Tomato Sauce [$.28 each] = $.56
3 packs Pepper Gravy [$.56 each] = $1.68
1 Oscar Meyer Cheese Franks = $3.00
1 Hormel Pepperoni = $2.98
1 head of Lettuce = $1.18
2 packs Crescent Rolls [$1.84 each] = $3.68
1 Blue Bunny Ice Cream = $3.78
1 Clorox Bleach = $1.22
1 half gallon Milk = $2.08
1 Tapioca Pudding = $2.82
1 Pasta Sauce = $1.08
Shredded Parmesan Cheese = $2.18
2 lbs. Sausage [$2.32 lb.] =$4.64
1 can GV Crushed Pineapple = $.82
2 frozen Green Beans [$.98 each] = $1.96
1 English Muffins = $.97
1 loaf Bread = $2.18
1 bag Potatoes = $3.77
1 bag frozen Hash Browns = $2.27
1 Angel Soft Toilet Paper 4 pack $1.00
1 GV Sour Cream = $1.24
2 GV Cream Cheese [$.88 each] = $1.76
6 GV Yogurts [$.33 each] = $1.98
3 Dole Canned Fruits [$.66 each] = $2.00
+ $.18 sales tax
used $5.70 from a gift card...
Total $47.58
I saved $3.00 in coupons!

Grand Total for this week...$59.66
I saved a grand total of at least $23.85 or 28% by watching the sales and using coupons!

To see more blog posts of how others have saved this week, check out Friday Finals and Super Savings Saturday.

March 20, 2009

2009-03-19T20:16:00.004-05:00

I'm finally back into my normal budget range and was still able to stock up on my dove hairspray (because that's the only thing that works with my hair...as long as it's not too windy!!), plus get some Quaker cereal stuff for my husband!

My health & beauty stockpile is looking pretty good these days...now if I could only find some great food deals to stock up on!! Too bad there's not a Kroger around here...!

Here's the breakdown for this week:

Target
4 Quaker Life Cereals
2 Quaker Instant Oatmeal
2 Quaker Chewy Granola Bar
2 Quaker Fiber & Omega 3 Bar
sub-total [$1.30 each] = $13.00

3 Motts Applesauce Cups [$.64 each] = 1.92
4 Market Pantry Soups [$.54 each] = $2.16
8 Yoplait Yogurts [$.50 each] = $4.00
2 Johnson's Buddie Soaps FREE + $.06 overage
1 Purex Laundry Detergent $3.59
+ $.21 sales tax
Total $24.82
I saved $27.77 in sales and coupons!
I also earned a $5 Target Gift Card!

H.E.B.
3 Cinnamon Toast Crunch [approx. $1.92 each] = $5.75
1 GallonMilk = $2.99
1 Dozen Eggs = $1.00
1 Buttermilk Waffles = $1.39
1 Tortilla Chips = $2.00
2 bags Flour 5 lbs. bags [$1.00 each] = $2.00
1 Gorton Fish Fillets = $2.99
1 lb. lean ground meat = $3.09
Total $21.21
I saved $3.38 in sales and coupons!

Walgreens
6 Dove Hairsprays [approx. $1.18 each] = $7.08
2 Dove Reg. Deodorant [approx. $1.18 each] = $2.36
2 Reach Toothbrushes = FREE
1 Reach Floss = FREE
2 Starburst Jellybeans = FREE
Total = $9.40
I saved $36.07 in sales and coupons!
I also earned $6 in Register Rewards!

Grand Total for this week...$55.43
I saved a grand total of $67.22 or 54% by watching the sales and using coupons!

To see more blog posts of how others have saved this week, check out Friday Finals and Super Savings Saturday.

March 13, 2009

2009-03-13T07:00:00.004-05:00

Sorry, no picture this week! My shopping was spread out over the last few days. Therefore, some items were re-packaged, some were opened and ate/used, and some were already put away. Between the need for meat (and cheese ;) in the freezer and stocking up on a good diaper deal, I definitely went way over the top of my budget! What's a person to do? Unfortunately, I haven't found "out-of-this-world" meat sales at Walmart or H.E.B yet...and I'm beginning to think I never will!

Target
2 Rold Gold Pretzels [$1.50 each] = $3.00
8 Market Pantry Soups [approx. $.48 each] = $3.82
4 pkg. Motts Applesauce Cups [approx. $.50 each pkg.] = $2.01
8 Market Pantry Shredded Cheese bags 4 lbs. [approx. $.63 a cup] = $10.00
Total $18.83
I saved $14.06 in sales and coupons!

H.E.B.
6 Pears [approx. $.33 each] = $2.00
Peaches [$2.99 lb.] = $7.39 I was craving peach pie!
Total $9.39

Walgreens
(see this post for more details)
+ 2 more FREE Irish Spring Body Washes!
Total $44.95
I saved $132.66 in sales and coupons!

Walmart
1 loaf of Bread = $1.97
1 head of Lettuce = $1.18
Lucky Charms Cereal = $1.95
Rice Krispies Cereal = $2.50
2 Aunt Jemima Pancake Syrup [$2.28 each] = $4.56
Kosher Salt = $.78
Hershey's Cocoa = $2.64
Pam Spray = $1.56
Marshmallows = $.16
Potatoes = $2.37
2 Tomatoes = $1.36
4 Onions = $.57
1 lb. co-jack sliced Cheese = $5.10
2.28 lbs Beef Roast [approx. $2.79 lb.] = $6.35
5 lbs. Fresh Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts [approx. $1.89 lb.] = $9.44
Sub-Total $42.49
used $25 gift card...
Total $17.49
I saved $5.42 in sales and coupons!

Grand Total for this week...$90.66 (yikes!)
I saved a grand total of $152.14 or 62% by watching the sales and using coupons!

To see more blog posts of how others have saved this week, check out Friday Finals, Centsable Saving Stories and Super Savings Saturday.

Walgreens: Week of March 8 - 14

2009-03-10T20:05:00.006-05:00

I got so much stuff at Walgreens already this week, I decided it needed its own post!

I saved a ton of money...but also spent quite a bit too! As is usual with me, (or is it Walgreens?), I had coupon troubles once again, and so I didn't get everything quite like I had originally planned. A few of the items were fillers, since I did several transactions.

Here's the breakdown...(I love figuring this stuff out!)...

5 Huggies Diapers [$4.20 each package] = $21.00
1 Huggies Wipes = $5.50
7 Garnier Fructis Hair Products [approx. $.14 each] = $.95
4 Edge Shaving Gels [$.74 each] = $2.96
4 Right Guard Deodorants [approx. $.96 each] = $3.86
5 Irish Spring Body Washes [approx. $.90 each] = $4.49
and I plan to get more of these as long as the coupons keep printing!
2 White Rain Hairsprays [$.96 each] = $1.92
2 Candy Bars = $1.59 (not pictured - I ate them!)
4 Red Baron Pizzas = FREE
1 Gain Fabric Softener = FREE
+ $2.68 in sales tax
Total $44.95
I saved a total of $123.68 or 73% by watching the sales and using coupons!

Or to simplify things, you could say that everything was $1.28 each, but I think I prefer the above breakdown better!

Check out these blogs to see how others did this week at Walgreens:

Money Saving Mom
Deal Seeking Mom
Surviving the Stores

March 6, 2009

2009-03-06T12:00:00.003-06:00

Once again, my shopping trip didn't go quite as planned! I caused some coupon confusion at Walgreens...and then we totally ran out of diapers the middle of last week and had to make an extra run for those! It really is too bad we couldn't have run out of diapers during the big Huggies sale/coupons/register rewards deal going on at Walgreens next week!! And then, I should have used a gift card I have for Walmart to help with the Pampers (my preference), but of course I didn't think of that until later!! Oh well! I'm still learning!

With those "excuses" in mind, here's the breakdown for this week:

Target
2 Huggies Wipes Refills 184 count each [$.89 each] = $1.78
used 2 Huggies Gentle Care $5 coupons from coupons.com
Cascade ActionPacs 32 count = $4.99
Heinz Ketchup 36 oz. = $1.42
+ $.56 tax
Total = $8.75
I saved $11.65 in sales and coupons!

H.E.B.
Red Seedless Grapes [$.99 lb.] = $2.45
XLarge White Shrimp [$3.99 lb.] = $3.95
Pretzels = $1.19
1 Gallon of Milk = $3.99
Tortilla Shells = $2.79
2 lbs Butter [$1.99 lb.] = $3.98
French Onion Dip = $1.19
Total = $19.54

Walgreens
1 dozen Eggs = $1.19
Paper Plates = $.99
4 Ritz Crackers 4 oz = FREE + $.02 overage
Pantene Shampoo = $1.99
Pantene Conditioner = $1.99
+ $.41 tax
+ I was charged $1.99 because of coupon confusion and I really hate to go back and cause any more problems...
Total = $8.54
I saved $6.40 in sales and coupons!
I also earned $3.00 in rebates!

Walmart
Marshmallows = $1.16 not pictured
Gala Apples [$1.00 lb.] = $4.03
8 Yo-Plus Yogurt [$.27 each] = $2.16
8 Kraft Mac-n-Cheese [$.50 each] = $4.00
3 bottles 7Up [$1.00 each] = $3.00
2 bottles Cherry 7Up [$1.00 each] = $2.00
Pampers Diapers 68 count = $18.97
+ $1.57 tax
Total = $36.89
I saved $3.00 in coupons!

Family Dollar
Hefty 30 gallon Trash Bags 17 count = $3.50
+ $.29 tax
Total = $3.79
I saved $1.69 in sales and coupons!

Grand Total for this week...$77.51
I saved a grand total of $22.74 by watching the sales and using coupons!

To see more blog posts of how others have saved this week, check out Friday Finals and Super Savings Saturday.

February 27, 2009

2009-02-27T06:00:00.003-06:00

I didn't need much in the way of food for this coming week...actually, I'm needing to clean out my freezer a little!! So, I decided to take advantage of the double coupon days at Kmart and help build my stockpile.

Target
4 bags (6 oz.) Goldfish Snack Crackers [$.79 each] = $3.16
6 Yoplait Yogurts [$.45 each] = $2.70
1/2 Gallon of Milk = $2.19
Total = $8.05
I saved $4.50 in coupons!

Walgreens
2 Charmin Toilet Paper [$3.49 each] = $6.98
+ $.58 tax
Total = $7.56
I saved $2.60 in sales and coupons!

Kmart
1 Secret Flawless Deoderant (my favorite!) = $.29
1 Oral B Toothbrush = $.19
1 Scrubbing Bubbles Wipes = $.79
2 Huggies Wipes [$1.49 each] = $2.98
2 Cascade ActionPacs [$2.49 each] = $4.98
2 Betty Crocker Frosting [$.67 each] = $1.34
4 Post Cereals [$1.00 each] = $4.00
3 Sauve Body Washes [$.66 each] = $1.97
+ $.92 tax
Total = $17.46
I saved $21.89 in saving and coupons!

Grand Total for this week...$33.07
I saved a grand total of $28.99 by watching the sales and using coupons!!!

To see more blog posts of how others have saved this week, check out Friday Finals and Super Savings Saturday.

How did you do this week?

February 20, 2009

2009-02-20T06:00:00.000-06:00

Here's this weeks' shopping trip! I could have not spent so much...but, there were a few things I was totally out of and needed (butter, milk, hairspray...), a few things I wanted (candy and snacks...), and then the unbleached flour, because I want to try my hand at making homemade tortilla shells!!

Once again, here's the breakdown...

Target
2 Kashi TLC Cereal Bars [$.75 each] = $1.50
3 bags Reeses Pt. Butter Hearts [$.69 each] = $2.07
2 bags M & M's [$.69 each] = $1.38
8 bags (6 oz.) Goldfish Snack Crackers [$.79 each] = $6.32
used this coupon
1 gallon Milk = $2.99
2 Tropicana Orange Juices [$1.99 each] = $3.98
used this coupon
1 Pampers Diapers = $7.99
+ $.94 tax
Total = $27.17
I saved $28.48 in sales and coupons!

H.E.B.
Red Seedless Grapes [$1.67 lb.] = $5.03
Unbleached Flour [5 lb. bag] = $2.99
Pretzel Twists = $1.19
Hot Dog Buns = $.99
Beef Hot Dogs = $1.99
2 Crescent Rolls [$1.44 each] = $2.88
2 lbs. butter quarters [$1.99 each] = $3.98
8 Yo-Plus Yogurts [$.28 each] = $2.24 try this coupon
French Onion Party Dip = $1.00
Total = $22.29
I saved $3.65 in sales and coupons!

Walgreens
1 Dawn Dish Soap = $.49
2 Progresso Soups [$.15 each] = $.30 used this coupon
+ $.04 tax
Total = $.83
I saved $7.20 in sales and coupons!

Walmart
1 Dove Hairspray = $1.47
+ $.12 tax
Total = $1.59
I saved $1.50 with a coupon!

GRAND TOTAL for this week...$51.88
I saved a grand total of $40.83 by watching the sales and using coupons!!!

To see more blog posts of how others have saved this week, check out Super Savings Saturday, Centsable Saving Stories, and Friday Finals.

How did you do this week?

Bath & Body Works Coupon and Sales

2009-02-18T09:32:00.004-06:00

Get a FREE signature collection shower gel with $10 purchase (up to a $10.50 value). Coupon expires: March 15, 2009

And right now for a limited time, get $3 anti-bacterial soaps (limit 10). Combine this sale with the above coupon for a sweet deal!

In stores and online.

Free Samples @ Walmart.com

2009-02-17T10:45:00.004-06:00

Walmart has some good samples out right now.
Try one, or try them all!

* Click here to try Metamucil.

* I love these! Huggies Soft Skin Baby Wipes ~ click here for your sample!

* Click here for a sample of Benefiber.

* Try out Viva Paper Towels. Click here.

February 13, 2009

2009-02-13T06:00:00.001-06:00

Shall we say, that my shopping trip didn't go as planned? I'd love to blame it on the store, but it was all due to my lack of details! The cereal was supposed to be 3/$7.00 get $1 Register Rewards back. I missed/forgot about the select varieties part! So you guessed it...I paid a little bit more and missed the $1 RR. And then, I forgot to show the store coupon for the paper towels! And I was hoping that my rebate gift card had been loaded from last month already, but it wasn't, so...more money out of pocket than I originally intended! Such is life!

Here's the breakdown for this week...

Target
3 packs of 7up (12 pack) [$1.75 each] = $5.25
used this coupon
1 Johnson Buddies Bar Soap FREE + $.03 overage
used this coupon
+ $0.43 tax
Total = $5.65
I saved $7.12 in sales and coupons!

H.E.B.
1 bag (2 lb.) of shredded cheese [approximately $.75 a cup]
= $5.99 (We love cheese!)
1 beef boneless shoulder roast [$1.99 lb.] = $3.46
Total = $9.45
I saved $0.99 in sales!

Walgreens
#1 Transaction
1 box Lucky Charms Cereal = $1.78
1 box Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal = $1.79
1 box Cookies Crisp Cereal = $3.74
Total = $7.31
I saved $4.98 in sales and coupons!

#2 Transaction
1 Cascade Action Pacs = $2.99
1 Pledge Furniture Polish = $2.50
2 Windex Cleaners [$2.10 each] = $4.20
1 Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Gel = $2.50
2 Bounty Basic Paper Towels [$1.34 each] = $2.68
2 Quaker Instant Cereals [$2.00 each] = $4.00
+ $1.23 tax
Total = $20.10
I saved $15.56 in sales and coupons!
I also earned $5.00 in rebates!

Walmart
8 Yo-Plus Yogurts [$.1555 each] = $1.24 used this coupon
1 bag of Potatoes = $3.00
GV Ice Cream = $3.28
Total = $7.52
I saved $3.00 in coupons!

Eggs from my friend Esther = $1.50

GRAND TOTAL for this week.....$51.53
I saved a grand total of $31.65 by watching the sales and using coupons!!!

To see more blog posts of how others have saved this week, check out Super Savings Saturday, Centsable Saving Stories, and Friday Finals.

How did you do this week?

Can Anybody Help Me?

2009-02-09T20:33:00.003-06:00

I am fairly new to "couponing", and am wondering what you, the reader, feel is a good target price to buy cereal at. I realize there are a few cereal sales/coupons going on this week, and wanted an idea of what everyone else thought. The only stores available to me are: HEB, Walmart, Target, Kmart, and Walgreens. Thank~You in advance for any help you can send my way!!

February 6, 2009

2009-02-06T02:00:00.004-06:00

This by far was not the most powerful shopping trip I've ever made! I got a few things to use next week in meals, but mostly I got items to help stock my pantry. Check out the complete details below!

Target
4 Kashi TLC Cereal Bars [$.75 each] = $3.00 used this coupon
4 Progresso Soups [$.59 each] = $2.36 used this coupon
8 Kellogg's Poptarts [$.67 each] = $5.36
used this store coupon + M.f. coupon
Total = $10.72
I saved $22.56 in sales and coupons!

Dollar Tree
2 Close-Up Toothpaste [$.50 each] = $1.00
1 Ibuprofen = $1.00
+ $.08 tax
Total = $2.08

H.E.B.
2 pckgs. sliced cheese [$2.50 each] = $5.00
3 lbs. boneless, skinless, chicken breasts [$1.66 lb.] = $4.98
Total = $9.98
I saved $1.95 in sales!

Walgreens
1 gallon of Milk = $2.99
4 cans Swanson Chicken Broth [$.79 each] = $3.16
1 Walgreens brand Contact Solution = $1.99
2 Pert Plus Shampoo/Conditioner [$.99 each] = $1.98
1 Fructis Garnier Shampoo/Conditioner = $2.99
Total = $13.68
I saved $10.71 in sales and coupons!
I also earned $5.98 in rebates!

Walmart
1 pckg. Eggs = $1.57
8 Yo-Plus Yogurts [$.155 each] = $1.24 used this coupon
2 Ken's Steak House Salad Dressings [$.53 each] = $1.06
1 pckg. Hot Cereal = $2.58
1 Sour Cream = $1.24
Total = $7.69
I saved $5.00 in coupons!

GRAND TOTAL for this week.....$44.15 (Yeah, that's under my $50 a week budget!!)
I saved a grand total of $40.22 by watching the sales and using coupons!!!

To see more blog posts of how others have saved this week, check out Super Savings Saturday, Centsable Saving Stories, and Friday Finals.

How did you do this week?