Friday, May 20, 2011

Just an average day as a Couponista

Just thought I would take advantage of a laundry coupon I found for Rite-Aid and found some
other amazing deals..
You ready..You can do it too!!

Rite-Aid has their Purex Laundry soap on sale for only $1.97..if you match that sale with
the $1/1 coupon from the News and Observer a couple weeks ago than it is only .97 cents each!!
I had bought four papers so I had four coupons...I got 4 Purex laundry soaps for only..$3.88 
When they began as $5.99 a piece!!
While I was there I saw that they had Sure Deo for only $1.49 and if you use the coupon from
this last weeks paper of $1/1 for Sure than it is only .49 cents! So I got 5 of them!!
All together it should have costed me $36.41 and I paid only $6.33!!

Mom and Holly graciously when with me even though they know I take forever when I am
coupon shopping but I did pretty good today :) They even got a free drink for the ride... There
was a coupon in last weeks News and Observer for a FREE strawberry lemonade at McDonalds (I had three coupons)!

Then we stopped at Walgreens..I had a plan going in that I needed coffee so here is how I got some
cheap coffee..

I purchased a Gillette ProGlide Razor for $9.98 with a coupon for $4/1 and it ended up being
$5.98...when I completed my purchase the cash register gave a Register Reward of $5 so in reality
I only spend .98 on the razor! Then Walgreens has a container of Maxwell House coffee on sale for
$2.79...I got two and used my $5 register reward and only paid .69 cents!!

One last stop at Walmart where I got my Favorite John Frieda shampoo which is orginally $4.47 a piece and I had two $3/1 coupons so I got both the Shampoo and conditioner for only $3.00!!

I loved my savings today and the time I got to spend with my mom and sister!
Sooo I was thinking about having a contest... anyone want some coupons from Saving Savvy??
The eleventh person to share this post and then comment on this post to show me where you shared it will WIN fifty coupons!!  GO!! :)

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Triple Coupons at Harris Tetter!!

Whew what a day!! It was an awesome one but definitely exhausted and hurting all over!!

I had the pleasure of going shopping with three wonderful ladies this morning...My mom, my sister Holly and my Mincie :)  We started out our morning in Wilson having a fab breakfast at Cracker Barrel..breakfast for four ladies...leaving with our tummies full for only....$2.71!! Yep, thats right, we will never tell our secret though ;)
With our tummies full (You NEVER go grocery shopping on an empty stomach) we were on our way to Harris Tetter for a TRIPLE coupons shopping trip!! We were very wise and planned out our shopping the day before....very important when using coupons!!

Okay here is the list I used for Triple coupon week...It was a huge help!! Some of these coupons can be printed if you do not have them..just look for the printable signs!

The list was made with help from the girls at :   www.OurCouponHome.com 


HT will triple  coupons up to $.98. Max 20 coupons per day per household!  Please be sure to look at sizes of products on coupons as it is very important to use the correct coupon on the correct product. 

RP=Red Plum Insert
SS=Smart Source Insert

Format as always:
Product, Sale Price, Coupon Used = Final Price



FREE

*Always Thin Liners, 20 ct., $1.39, Use -$.75/1 from P&G Home Mailer = FREE

*Athenos Greek Yogurt, $1 (if price holds), Use -$.75/2 Printable = FREE

*Biltmore Dressing, 16 oz, $1.99 (if price holds), Use $.75/1 from 4/17 SS = FREE

*Breyer’s YoCrunch Yogurt 4 pk., $2 (if price holds), Use -$.75/1 from 4/3 SS = FREE

*Cheerios Cinnaburst, $2 (if price holds), Use -75/1 4/17 SS = FREE

*Colgate Toothpaste 6oz, $1.44 (if price holds), Use -75/1 5/1 SS = FREE

*Colgate Toothbrush, $1.44 (if price holds), Use -75/1 5/1 SS = FREE

*Colgate Wisp, $1.39, Use -$.50/1 Printable = FREE

*Dannon Greek Yogurt, 5.3 oz cups, $1.19, Use -$0.50/1 from 4/17 SS Insert = FREE

*Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, 4.5 oz, $1.45, Use -$.75/1 Printable -- OR -$.50/1 from 3/13 SS OR Printable = FREE

*French's Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, $1.99, Use -$.75/1 5/15 SS or 3/13 SS =FREE

*French’s Spicy Brown Mustard, 12 oz, $1.29, Use -$.50/1 from 4/10 SS OR Printable OR -$.75/1 from 5/15 SS = FREE

*French's Worstershire Sauce, $1.00 (if price holds), Use 50/1 3/27 SS OR Printables = FREE

*Halls Cough Drops, 30 ct., $1.99, Use -$.75/1 from 3/27 SS = FREE

*Hormel Compleats, $2, Use -75/1 Printable = FREE

*Hormel Compleats Kid’s Microwave Meals, 7 oz, $1.67 (if price holds), Use -75/1 Printable = FREE

*Idahoan Mashed Potatoes, 4 oz, $.59 (if price holds), Use -$.75/3 Printable = FREE

*Ken’s Dressings 8-9 oz, $1 (if price holds), Use -$1/1 from 5/8 SS = FREE

*Kozy Shack Creme Caramel Flan, 8 oz, $1.85, Use -$.75/1 from 1/23 SS = FREE

*Kraft Barbeque Sauce, 18 oz, $1.55, Use -$.45/1 from 5/1 SS = FREE

*Land O Lakes Half & Half, $1.89 (if price holds), Use -$.75/1 Printable = FREE

*Margaret Homes Canned Veggies, $.95, Use -35/1 5/8 SS = FREE

*Mahatma or Water Maid Rice, $1 or $1.59 , Use -$0.50/1 from 5/1 RP Insert = FREE or $.09

*McCormick Marinade or Grill Mates, 67¢-$1.49 (if price holds), Use -$.75/1 from 4/10 RP = FREE

*Nabisco Nilla Wafers, 12 oz, $1.99 (if price holds), Use -$.75/1 from Kraft Food & Family booklet = FREE

*Nescafe Tasters Choice, 6 pk., $1.39, Use -$.65/1 Printable = FREE

*Oral-B Toothbrush 1 ct., 99¢ (if price holds), Use -$.75/1 from Because of You P&G Mailer = FREE

*Spray ‘n Wash Laundry Stain Remover with Resolve Power, 12 oz, $1.67 (if price holds), Use -$.75/1 Printable = FREE

*Summer’s Eve Douche, 9 oz, $2.09 (if price holds), Use -$.75/1 Printable = FREE

*Sunsweet Ones Gold Label Prunes 7 oz, $1.99 (if price holds), Use -$.75/1 Printable = FREE

*Starkist Tuna Pouch, 2.6 oz, $1.67, Use -$.75/1 Printable = FREE

*Starkist Yellowfin Tuna, 2.6 oz, $2.19, Use -$.75/1 Printable = FREE

*Tetley Tea, $1.19 (if price holds), Use -$.50/1 Printable = FREE

*Tide To Go Sink Packs, 3 ct., $1, Use -$.75/1 from Because of You Home Mailer = FREE

*Tylenol Precise Heat Patch 4 ct., $4.99 (if price holds), Use -$5/1 from 5/8 SS OR Printable = FREE

*Uncle Bens Whole Grain White Rice, $2.25, Use -75/1 Printable = FREE

*Various McCormick Spices, $1.99, Use -75/1 4/10 RP = FREE

*VitaminWater 20 oz, $1 (if price holds), Use -$.75/1 Tearpad = FREE

*Wasa Crackers, $2 (if price holds), Use -75/1 Printable = FREE



*Wet Ones Wipes, 15 ct., $1.50, Use -$.75/1 Printable = FREE





UNDER $1

*Pepperidge Farm Cookies, 5 oz, $1.74 (if price holds), Use -$.55/1 Peelie on package = $.09

*Rhodes Warm & Serve Rolls, $2.39, Use -75/1 5/1 RP = $.14

*Resolve Laundry Pre-Treat Product, $1.67 (if price holds), Use -$0.50/1 from 5/8 SS Insert = $.17

*Baileys Non-Alcoholic Coffee Creamer 16 oz, $1.67 (if price holds), Use -$.50/1 Printable = $.17

*French's French Fried Onions, $2.45, Use -75/1 4/10 SS = $.20

*Totinos Rolls Snacks,$1 (if price holds) , Use -$0.40/2 from 4/17 SS Insert = $.40

*Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, $1 (if price holds), Use -$0.40/2 from 4/17 SS Insert  OR 3/13 SS Insert = $.20 each

*International Coffee Creamer Breve, $1.87, Use -55/1 Vocalpoint Mailer = $.22

*Ortega Seasoning, $.99, Use -$.50/2 4/17 SS =$.24 each

*Gillette Shaving Cream 11 oz, $1.89 (if price holds), Use -$.55/1 from 5/1 P&G = $.24

*Butterball Fully Cooked Turkey Sausage or Bacon 10 oz, $2.50 (if price holds), Use -$.75/1 from 4/3 SS = $.25

*Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce 28 oz, $2.50 (if price holds), Use -$.75/1 from 5/8 SS = $.25

*Odwalla Juice or Bar, $1.33, Use -$0.35/1 from All You Apr 2011 = $.28

*Ball Park Buns 8 ct, $1.99 (if price holds), Use -$.55/1 from 5/1 RP = $.34

*Colgate Toothpaste, 4 oz+, $1.44 (BOGO if sale holds), Use -$.35/1 from 5/1 SS = $.39

*Quaker Rice Snacks, $1.25 (if price holds), Use -$.55/2 from 5/1 Moments to Save = $.43

*OralB Satin Glide Floss, $2.69 (if price holds), Use -75/1 5/1 PG = $.44

*Mentos Gum, $1.50, Use $.35 3/20 SS =$.45

*Zatarains Rice, $1.59, Use -$.75/2 4/17 RP = $.47

*Tabasco Product, $1.99, Use -$0.50/1 from 5/1 RP Insert = $.49

*Yoplait Yogurt Singles, $.69, Use -$.40/6 Printable = $.49 each

*Chex Mix, $2.00, Use -$.50/1 Printable = $.50

*Stovetop Stuffing, $2 , Use -$0.50/1 Printable = $.50

*Duncan Hines Brownies, $2.00, Use $.50/1 4/10 SS or this 50/1 Printable =$.50

*Clear Eyes, $2.79, Use -75/1 Printable = $.54

*French's Classic Yellow Mustard, $1.59, Use -$0.35/1 from 4/10 SS Insert = $.54

*Wacky Mac, $1.75, Use -$0.40/1 from 5/8 SS Insert = $.55

*Swanson Can Chicken, $1.79 (if price holds), Use $.75/2 3/13 SS = $.67 each

*Fleischmann's Fleishman Pizza Yeast, $1.99, Use -$.55/1 from 3/13 SS = $.69

*Coles Garlic Bread, $2.19 , Use -$0.50/1 Printable = $.69

*Glade Odor Eliminator - Carpet & Room, $2.19 (if price holds), Use -$.50/1 Printable = $.69

*Ban Deodorant, $2.99, Use -75/1 4/17 SS  = $.74

*Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough, $2.99, Use -75/1 4/10 SS = $.74

*Ban Deodorant Solid, $2.99, Use -$.75/1 from  4/17 SS = $.74

*Palmolive Soft Touch Dish Soap, $2.99 (if price holds), Use -75/1 5/1 SS = $.74

*Bare By Solo Plates, $2.99 (if price holds), Use -75/1 4/17 SS = $.74

*Huggies Baby Wipes, $2.99 (if price holds), Use -75/1 from Home Mailer = $.74

*Old Orchard Juice, $2.99, Use -75/1 Printable = $.74

*V8 Vegetable Juice, $2.99 (if price holds), Use -75/1 5/15 SS = $.74

*PJ's Organic Burrito, $2.99, Use -75/1 Printable = $.74

*Snuggle Fabric Softener Sheets 80 ct., $2.99 (if price holds), Use -$.75/1 from 4.10 RP = $.74

*Keebler Pie Crusts, $1.50,  Use -$.50/2 4/10 RP =$.75 each

*Hartz Crunch n’ Clean Cat Treats 3 oz+, $2.27 (if price holds), Use -$0.50/1 Printable = $.77

*Wish-Bone Dressings or Salad Spritzers Dressings, $2, Use -$0.40/1 Printable = $.80

*Little Debbie Cloud Cakes, $3.09, Use -$.75/1 Printable = $.84

*Dawn, $1.69, Use -$0.25/1 from 5/1 P&G Insert = $.84

*Assorted Big G Cereals, $2.50 (If sale holds), Use -$.55/1 Printable OR Printable= $.85

*Febreze Air Effects, $3.29 , Use -$0.50/1 from 5/1 P&G Insert = $.89

*Dixie Crystals Product, 1 lb Box, $1.99, Use -$.35/1 Printable = $.94

*Special K Crackers, $2.49, Use $.50 4/10 RP = $.99






OTHER GOOD DEALS

*Always Pad, Clean or Cleansing Cloth, $2.50 (if price holds), Use -$0.50/1 from 5/1 P&G Insert = $1

*Always Pantiliners 34 ct+, $2.50 (if price holds), Use -$0.50/1 from 5/1 P&G Insert = $1

*Band aid bandages,$2.50 (if price holds),  Use -$.50/1 4/17 SS =$1

*Irish Spring Deodorant,$2.50 , Use -$0.50/1 from 5/1 SS Insert = $1

*Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick Antiperspirant or Deodorant, $2.50 (if price holds), Use -$0.50/1 from 5/1 SS Insert = $1

*Bestlife Buttery Spread, Spray, or Baking Sticks, $2.59 , Use -$0.50/1 from 5/1 SS Insert = $1.09

*Luigi's Real Italian Ice Product, $3.49 , Use -$0.50/1 from 5/1 RP Insert = $1.09

*Kozy Shack Pudding, $3.29, Use -$0.40/1 from 3/6 SS Insert =$1.09

*Hamburger Helper, $1.85, Use -$.75/3 Printable = $1.10 each

*Murphy Oil Soap, 2.65, Use -$.50/1 Printable = $1.15

*Bagelfuls, $2.85, Use -$.55/1 Printable = $1.20

*Planters Nutrition, $3.49, Use $.75/1 from 3/13 SS or 5/15 SS =$1.24

*Domino Sugar 5lbs, $2.99 (if price holds), Use -$.75/2 from 3/27 V = $1.24 each

*OralB Floss Picks, $3.49 (if price holds), Use -75/1 5/1 PG = $1.24

*Nature Valley Granola Thins, $3.49, Use -75/1 4/17 SS  = $1.24

*Jimmy Dean Delights Breakfast Bowl, $2.89, Use $.55/1 3/6 RP=$1.24

*Bounty Towels or Napkins, $1.99, Use -$0.25/1 from 5/1 P&G Insert = $1.24

*Jolly Time Microwave Pop Corn, $2.79, Use -$0.50/1 from 5/1 SS Insert = $1.29

*New York Brand Frozen Products,$2.50 (if price holds), Use -$0.40/1 from 3/6 SS Insert = $1.30

*Birds Eye Steamfresh Lightly Sauced Variety, $2.55, Use -$.35/1 Printable = $1.35

*Green Giant Frozen Bagged Vegetables, 19-24 oz, $2.55, Use -$0.40/1 from 4/17 SS Insert = $1.35

*Country Crock Butter, $2.59, Use -$0.40/1 Printable = $1.39

*Reddi-wip Product, $2.50, Use -$0.35/1 from 4/10 SS Insert = $1.45

*Eggland's Best Eggs, $2.50, Use -$0.35/1 from SS Insert OR 1/30 SS= $1.45

*Fixodent Adhesive or Fixodent Cleanser, $2.99, Use -$0.50/1 from 5/1 P&G Insert = $1.49

*Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie or Dessert Bar Mix, $2.99 , Use -$0.50/1 from 5/1 SS Insert = $1.49

*Herbal Essences or Aussie Product, $2.99 (if price holds), Use -$0.50/1 from 5/1 P&G Insert = $1.49

*Capn Crunch Cereal, $3.00, Use $.50/1 4/17 RP =$1.50

*New York Texas Toast, $3.00, Use $.50/1 from 3/6 SS = $1.50

*Almond Breeze Almond Milk, $3.19 (If price holds), Use $.55/1 blinkie = $1.54

*Irish Spring Bodywash, $3.99, Use -$0.50/1 from 5/1 SS Insert = $1.59

*Cookie Crisp Cereal, $3.85, Use -$.75/1 Printable OR Printable = $1.60

*Schick Hydro Shave Gel, $3.89, Use -75/1 4/17 SS  = $1.64

*Comet Spray or Comet Soft Cleanser, $2.69, Use -$0.35/1 from SS Insert = $1.64

*Blue Bunny Ice Cream, 56 oz, $3.29 (If price holds), Use -$.55/1 Printable = $1.64

*4C Powder Drink Mix 24 ct, $2.69 (if price holds), Use $1/1 Peelie found on package = $1.69

*Smart Balance Milk, $3.99, Use -75/1 5/8 SS = $1.74

*Welch's Grape Juice 64oz, $3.99 (if price holds), Use -75/1 4/17 SS = $1.74

*Scope Mouthwash, $3.99 (if price holds), Use -75/1 4/17 SS = $1.74

*Jolly Time Pop Corn Poly Bag or Jar of Kernals, $2.79, Use -$.35/1 Printable = $1.74

*Thai Kitchen Curry Paste, $3.99, Use -75/1 Printable = $1.74

*Solo Plates, $3.99, Use -$.75/1 Printable = $1.74

*Pampers Wipes, $3.29, Use -$0.50/1 from 5/1 P&G Insert = $1.79

*Febreze Set & Refresh, $3.39, Use -$0.50/1 from 5/1 P&G Insert = $1.89

*Sara Lee Pound Cake, $4.15, Use $.75/1 4/17 RP = $1.90

*Johnny Cat Liner Bags or Johnny Cat Litter, $3.19, Use -$0.40/1 from 4/17 SS Insert = $1.99

*Magic Eraser, $3.55, Use 50/1 from 5/1 PG, $2.05

*Excedrin 20ct, $4.49, Use -$.75/1 from 4/17 SS#2 = $2.24

*Crest Rinse, $4.49 (if price holds), Use -75/1 5/1 PG = $2.24

*Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread or Bagels, $3.29, Use -$0.35/1 from 4/10 SS Insert = $2.24

*Palmolive Dish Liquid, 20 oz+, $2.99, Use -$0.25/1 from 5/1 SS Insert OR Printable OR Printable = $2.24

*Pam Cooking Spray, $3.39, Use -$0.35/1 from 4/3 SS Insert = $2.34

*Blue Diamond Almonds, $3.55, Use $.75/2 from 1/23 SS = $2.43

*Shout Laundry Product, $3.69, Use -$0.40/1 Peelie = $2.49

*Bob Evans Sausage Links or Patties, $3.99, Use -$0.50/1 Printable = $2.49

*Fiber One Chewy Bars or 90 Calorie Bars, $3.69, Use -$0.40/1 from 4/3 SS Insert = $2.49

*Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel, $4.75, Use -$.75/1 Printable = $2.50

*Starbucks Ice Cream, $4.99, Use -75/1 Printable = $2.74

*Welch's Grape Juice 6pk, $4.99 (if price holds), Use -75/1 4/17 SS = $2.74

*Maxwell Coffee Vacuum Bag, $4.99 (if price holds), Use -75/1 4/17 SS = $2.74

*Bridgeford Monkey Bread, $4.39, Use -$.55/1 Printable = $2.74

*Charmin, $3.50, Use -$0.25/1 from 5/1 P&G Insert = $2.75

*Sugar In The Raw (excluding 25 pack),$4.25 , Use -$.40/1 Printable = $3.05

*Gain Fabric Softener or Sheets, $4.39, Use -$0.35/1 from RP Insert = $3.34

*Cascade, $4.29, Use -$0.25/1 from 5/1 P&G Insert = $3.54

*Crisco Extra Virgin Olive Oil 23oz, $5.99 (if price holds) Use $.75/1 4/17 RP =$3.74

*Efferdent, $5.99, Use -$.75/1 Printable = $3.74

*Downy Liquid Fabric Softener or Dryer Sheets, $4.89, Use -$0.25/1 from 5/1 P&G Insert = $4.14

*Glad Trash Bags, $7.99 (if price holds), Use -75/1 from 5/1 PG = $5.74   

I am tired just looking at it all but it was SOOO WORTH IT!!  My final bill came up to $136.42 and I only paid $49.00!!  I did go over a little and bought a couple things not on my list but I could not miss the Pepsi deal that they had..If you buy 2 - 12pkg of Pepsi products than you get 3 FREE!

I really hope that you can use this list on your trip to Harris Tetter, remember the triple coupons are only this week!! Well, it is bedtime for bonzos here...Have a great week!!

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Whew..saving money makes me tired!!

What a haul...went to Walmart and Food Lion today..my body is yelling at me at the moment! My RA won't allow for shopping trips like this very often but I am so glad that I can say I accomplished something today!
Alright..I started out at Walmart this morning with my hubby tagging along..poor guy I know he was bored but he was a trooper and went with me just to spend time with me before work! You are the best Greg! ;)  I think he goes just to play the "how much did I spend" guessing game we play when I get into the van..He is always amazed and happy that I am saving "him" money.

Walmart was definitely my best savings of the day...I got 5 bottles off Nivea women's body wash, 4 (3packs) of Ivory soap, Cat food, a new coupon binder :), 10 packages of Kraft Shredded cheese, 10 packages of Philly cooking creme, 2 kitty treats, 2 frozen pizzas, 2 containers of ziploc bags, and a container of fabric softener...My total was $140 and I paid only $60! In fact, the store owed me from the overages of my coupons and I got my new coupon binder and cat food for FREE!!
The store manager had to come over and sign off on my order because I used more coupons than the register would allow!! I love it!! :)

Then I went to Food Lion..keep in mind, I did grocery shopping today that will last us three weeks!
The total at Food Lion was $255 and I only paid $129!! I had a wonderful visit at Food Lion thanks to my favorite Food Lion guys...Anthony and Donald! They always look out for me!! Thanks guys..you are awesome!
So now I am tired but pleased with how much I saved and how little I spent! Looking forward to the Bridge tonight and being with God's people...There is nothing like it!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

May's first shopping trip!

Wow..It is May already..it seems like yesterday the kids were just starting the school year and it is almost over..summer here we come!
So, on my first shopping trip of May I saved BIG!!  I could hardly wait to get home to tell you!


Okay I started at Walgreens this morning... If you got the News and Observer this past Sunday (5/1/11) than you recieved four sections of coupons (I am still going through mine!)
One of the coupons was for Right Guard Body Wash BOGO and Walgreens had the same bodywash
on sale BOGO so when you stack a BOGO coupon with a BOGO sale..than it is FREE!! You only have to pay the tax!
Each Bodywash was $4.49 a piece and then they also had a $1 off coupon on each one!!
I had four coupons (I got 4 N&O), so I got 8 bodywashes and only paid for the tax!!
I should have paid $41.31 and I paid only $1.88!

Then I had to pick up some medicine at Walmart so I took my coupon book along to see if I could find any deals :)
Here is what I found:

Scott Bath Tissues (4pack) was $2.68 with $1/1 coupon (coupons.com) = $1.68

Purex Laundry Soap was $2.97 with $1/1 coupon (N&O) = $1.97

Nivea Men's Body Wash was $3 a piece, I got 3 with $3/1 coupons (N&O) = 3 for FREE

Ivory Soap (3pack) was .97 cents with $1/1 off coupon (N&O), I got 4 with 4 coupons = .12 cents
 paid to me!

Twin pack of Lysol wipes was $2.47 with $1/2 coupon (N&O) = 2 for $1.47

Reach Toothbrush was $1.50 with $1.50/1 coupon (N&O) = FREE

Febreeze was $2.66 with $1/1 coupon (coupons.com) = $1.66

Heniz ketchup was $1.98 with $2/1 coupon (coupons.com) = .02 paid to me!!

My total was $35.88 and I paid only $15.74 for all including syrup, eggs, and Pepsi all retail!!

Tomorrow I do my grocery shopping for the week, if anyone is interested in tagging along you are more than welcome!
I really hope that these posted help others save money for their families also...please please feel free to ask questions..I had four ladies stop me in Walmart to ask about coupons, I love it!!

Well now on to homework and kids home soon! Have a great day everyone!!

Friday, April 22, 2011

Another very cheap shopping trip!!


Yay! More free stuff, in fact most of this shopping trip was a profit, they paid me!!

This time I only got deals at two stores but it was worth it!

First stop was Target:

Nature Valley granola bars: Found in the dollar section so they were $1 a piece,  coupon was (P) online, .75/1 and one Target coupon $1/1 = 12 cents a piece!

2 packs of skittles (forgot to put into pic): 69 cents each, coupon (P) online .50/1 and Target coupon $1/1 = They paid me .38 cents to take out of the store!!

Nivea Body Lotion : On sale for $4.04 , coupon (P) online $1/1 and Target coupon $1/1 = $2.04

Total was $7.42 and I paid only $1.90 for all if it!!

Then on to Walmart..which my sweet hubby bravely went to with me and two kids (Love you babe!)

Walmart:

Reach Floss: 97 cents a piece, I had two coupons (P) for $1/1 = They paid me 6 cents!

Degree trial size deo: 97 cents, I had two coupons (P) for $1/1 = They paid me 6 cents!

McCormick Taco seasoning packet: 52 cents, coupon (NO) .75/1 = They paid me 23 cents!!

Nexcare Bandaids;  $1.50, coupon (NO) .55/1 = .95 cents

Aquafresh trial size toothpaste: 97 cents, coupon (P) $1/1 = 3 cents to me!

Colgate full size toothpaste: $2.60, coupon (NO) $1/1 =  $1.60

Total for all was $9.37 and I paid $2.17!

I can not stress enough how important it is to get the News and Observer (a couple of them) to get your coupons from because that is where alot of mine come from! Sadly there will not be any coupons in this Sundays paper because of Easter but very happy to celebrate that HE IS RISEN!!
It is also important to watch all the different coupon ladies on facebook, they will tell you where all the deals are...
Try watching these:
The Krazy coupon lady
For the Mommas
Coupon Mom
Passion For Savings
Savings Savvy :)

I also get my coupons from AllYou magazine, they have a monthly magazine you can only purchase at Walmart but it is FULL of coupons every month, it is one of the cheaper magazines too!

OHHH on top of everything that I got at the store, I recieved FREE coffee at Starbucks for Earth Day because I brought in my own cup!!

I hope you enjoyed seeing my shopping trip, it was fun! I am more than willing to help anyone who wants to get into this...just let me know :)

Happy Good Friday Everyone!! 

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Savings Savvy

Yep that's right, Savings Savvy is not only the group I have on facebook but something I am becoming, a little more each day! I would love to share with you how to get some fabulous savings with just a little bit of your time.
I know several of you heard about my shopping trip yesterday...which was amazing!! I think the sales ladies thought I was nuts in the stores I went into because I got so excited! :)


Here is the picture of what I bought yesterday....let's get right to it!

First, you should know that it is sooo important for you to get a newspaper from the News and Observer of Raleigh (more than one) because that is where I got most of my coupons! I will tell where I got each coupon as I show you what I bought or didn't buy because it was FREE!

I went to four different stores yesterday but if you make a game plan and only do it once a week, it will save you on gas and if you go with my plan, some of us can carpool! If I got the coupon from the News and Observer (NO), Printed online (P), Store Coupon (S).

Target:
Lysol Antibactrial Wipes - On Sale for $1.89 with $1.50 off coupon (P from facebook Lysol page)
= 49 cents (I printed two coupons so I was able to get two at that price)

M&M filled Easter Eggs - On Sale for .99 cents with 2/$2 off coupon (Clipped from AllYou Magazine) = 2 for FREE

Degree Men's Deo - On Sale for $1.97 with 1/$1 off coupon (P) and stacked with a 1/$1 Target coupon(P from their website) = FREE + they had to pay me .06 cents because I bought two.
Target will stack one of their coupons with a manufacter's coupon!!

Hall's Cough Drops - On Sale for $1.19 with  1/$1 off coupon (NO) = 19 cents

This one I LOVE: Nivea Bodywash - On Sale for $3.04 with 1/$3 coupon (NO) = .04 CENTS!!
I had four coupons so I got two men's and two women's bodywash for only .16 cents!

The Total was $27.87 and I paid only $2.67!!



Food Lion:
All Laundry Soap - On sale for $2.99 with MVP card + 1/$1.50 (NO) = $ 1.49

Scott Paper Towels - On Sale for $4.99 with MVP card + 1/$1.50 off (FL coupon) and 1/.75 cents (P)
= 6 rolls of papertowels for only $2.74

The total was $10.97 and I paid $4.23

Walmart:
Capt'n Cruch Cereal - Small box $1.00 + 1/.50 off (NO)= 50 cents (bought two with two coupons) = $1.00 for two boxes

Frigo Cheese Sticks - .33 for one + 1/.50 (P) = They paid me .17 to take out of the store!!

The total was 2.33 and I paid only .83 cents!

CVS:
Aquafresh toothpaste - on sale 5/$5 + two 1/$1 (NO) = 2 toothpastes for FREE

Then I bought an egg die kit for $1.99 and it gave me a CVS rewards of $1.99 to use on another purchase, so I used it and bought a case of water for $2.22 and only paid .27 cents total!!

Total was $4.99 and I paid only .27 cents!

I started last week around Thursday and when I saw a deal online, I wrote it down so that I could take advantage of them one day all at once. If you get on facebook and in the search engine at the top of the page, type in the word coupon. There will be many coupon ladies that pop up, just "like" those pages and keep an eye on their posts, they will tell you where to get the sale, the coupon and how to make the sale work for you!!

I am really enjoying saving money for my family!! I hope that this has helped you and I am more than willing to answer questions or show you how I do my monthly shopping trip for groceries. ( my last one I spent $285 and I only paid $135!) 

More another time on couponing and how to get those deals!! If you go like my page on facebook called Savings Savvy, I will be posting some deals as I find them!

Happy Saving Everyone!!

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. -Philipians: 4:13

Thursday, March 24, 2011

How was your morning?

How do you start your day each morning? What are your first thoughts? Are they positive and up beat or are your thoughts full of regret and dread of the things you face today?
We have to remember that each day is a gift from God! If I let myself fall into that dread that some of us fall into in the morning than I will live in that most of my day but if I start with a positive attitude, an attitude that reflects my belief that my whole day belongs to God (because of course HE gave it to us) than I can look toward my day with hope! As I tell my family, if you think positively than positive things will happen, it is all in how we approach it!
God wants us to be happy and to enjoy our lives. He longs for us to lean on him and his word to get through each day. If we start our day in conversation with him and looking toward a day full of his blessings than we begin that day with smiles and happiness that will hang with us all day long.
Of course, things happen and some days are not always easy but we have a hope in God that we can always call on him in the good and the bad.
How will you start your day tomorrow? Looking for the negative or looking toward the one whose love is never ending and who gave us this day, let's rejoice in it!
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13