I made one last trip to CVS this morning. I got two Cover Girl Tru Blend Whipped foundations, which I'm sure the 16 year-old will love.
They were $9.29 each. I used a "Buy one Cover Girl foundation, get a CG face product free" coupon, and a $1 off any Cover Girl coupon. I went to pay with my $10 ECBs, but I had to throw a tube of Carmex and a candy bar in there as filler. Wish I would have thought of a cheap box of dryer sheets as filler instead, I'm out of those!
I ended up paying $1.08 OOP, and I got $12 back in ECBs. I made money on that one, yay!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
CVS Again
Well, I'm looking at my savings ticker up there, and it hasn't moved, because I don't have any extra money to put in there. How depressing. The turtle was definitely the right icon.
That's not why I'm here though. I went to CVS this morning, because I am seriously almost out of foundation and my compact is nearly empty. And my daughter keepsstealing borrowing my makeup from me, even though the foundation and the compact are the only makeup I use, and she seems to have a basket full.
Anyway.
I bought 2 Cover Girl foundations and two Cover Girl compacts. They were all $5.49 each. I used two "Buy One CG Foundation, Get A Free CG Face Product" coupons, and two $1 off any Cover Girl product coupons. I used my $5 in ECBs, and paid $5.30 OOP. I also received $10 back in ECB for the "buy $20 in Cover Girl products, receive $10 ECBs." LIMIT is ONE on this promo, in case anyone is wondering. :)
However, the whipped foundation which gives you $6 in ECBs is not included in that particular promo. So, I think that tomorrow I can go back and get two of those, because they are like $9.49 each, use one of the BOGO coupons and one of the $1 off coupons. Then I can pay for that with my $10 in ECBs, and get the $12 back in ECBs with little or no OOP. Wow, that's making money, and getting free stuff!
(I know, but it still kind of amazes me.)
I think that brings my weekly total up to about $95, and I forgot about the eggs at Basha's yesterday. Hmmm, I think I'm just right at my budget this week. And it's only Wednesday. Looks like I'm done shopping for the week, unless it's free stuff!
That's not why I'm here though. I went to CVS this morning, because I am seriously almost out of foundation and my compact is nearly empty. And my daughter keeps
Anyway.
I bought 2 Cover Girl foundations and two Cover Girl compacts. They were all $5.49 each. I used two "Buy One CG Foundation, Get A Free CG Face Product" coupons, and two $1 off any Cover Girl product coupons. I used my $5 in ECBs, and paid $5.30 OOP. I also received $10 back in ECB for the "buy $20 in Cover Girl products, receive $10 ECBs." LIMIT is ONE on this promo, in case anyone is wondering. :)
However, the whipped foundation which gives you $6 in ECBs is not included in that particular promo. So, I think that tomorrow I can go back and get two of those, because they are like $9.49 each, use one of the BOGO coupons and one of the $1 off coupons. Then I can pay for that with my $10 in ECBs, and get the $12 back in ECBs with little or no OOP. Wow, that's making money, and getting free stuff!
(I know, but it still kind of amazes me.)
I think that brings my weekly total up to about $95, and I forgot about the eggs at Basha's yesterday. Hmmm, I think I'm just right at my budget this week. And it's only Wednesday. Looks like I'm done shopping for the week, unless it's free stuff!
Monday, April 7, 2008
More Fry's and CVS
I made two trips to Fry's today and one to CVS. My first trip was to Fry's for my weekly shopping. I did another three $5 off 10 items transactions, but also got our need items as well.
Total: $52.72
Then I went to CVS. I decided to get my feet wet again with their Dove/Sunsilk deal. I bought 3 Sunsilk shampoos and three conditioners at $3.49 each. I used 3 BOGO coupons, and also a $2 CVS register coupon that said $2 off any shampoo or conditioner. Actually, I'm just now looking at my receipt, and the manager, who was the one who rang me up, keyed in the BOGO coupons at $3.99 instead of $3.49. I didn't even notice that.
Anyway, I used $4.99 in ECBs and paid $3.07 OOP. I also got $5 back in ECBs. That's 51 cents per bottle, not bad! I also know that the limit on that deal is just ONE per household, so hopefully I can use those $3.00 Dove coupons somewhere else.
Total at CVS: $3.07
Went to a different Fry's after I picked up the little one from preschool. The other Fry's had been out of the Eggo waffles and the Keebler cookies that were part of the $5 off 10 deal. Luckily, this Fry's was well-stocked.
I got:
3 Eggo Nutrigrain Waffles, used 3/55 cents off Eggo cpns
6 Keebler Fudge Shop cookies, used 3/$1 off 2 Keebler fudge shop cpns
6 Gatorade
5 more Goldfish crackers
1 Kroger frozen chicken nugget meal
Small child wanted a kid's frozen meal for lunch. Luckily, I was able to talk her out of the $2.99 (!) Kid's Cuisine, and convince her that the 89 cent Fry's meal with the chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese was the exact. same. thing. You know, except without the picture of the penguin on the box, which apparently costs $2.10. Those things have always been 2/$4 in the past. I can't believe how much the price of everything is going up.
Total for that trip was $11.27.
Right now my grand total spent this week is $89.40, so I'm still about $10 under my budget, and I think the little one has enough Goldfish to last her until next year. Yay.
Total: $52.72
Then I went to CVS. I decided to get my feet wet again with their Dove/Sunsilk deal. I bought 3 Sunsilk shampoos and three conditioners at $3.49 each. I used 3 BOGO coupons, and also a $2 CVS register coupon that said $2 off any shampoo or conditioner. Actually, I'm just now looking at my receipt, and the manager, who was the one who rang me up, keyed in the BOGO coupons at $3.99 instead of $3.49. I didn't even notice that.
Anyway, I used $4.99 in ECBs and paid $3.07 OOP. I also got $5 back in ECBs. That's 51 cents per bottle, not bad! I also know that the limit on that deal is just ONE per household, so hopefully I can use those $3.00 Dove coupons somewhere else.
Total at CVS: $3.07
Went to a different Fry's after I picked up the little one from preschool. The other Fry's had been out of the Eggo waffles and the Keebler cookies that were part of the $5 off 10 deal. Luckily, this Fry's was well-stocked.
I got:
3 Eggo Nutrigrain Waffles, used 3/55 cents off Eggo cpns
6 Keebler Fudge Shop cookies, used 3/$1 off 2 Keebler fudge shop cpns
6 Gatorade
5 more Goldfish crackers
1 Kroger frozen chicken nugget meal
Small child wanted a kid's frozen meal for lunch. Luckily, I was able to talk her out of the $2.99 (!) Kid's Cuisine, and convince her that the 89 cent Fry's meal with the chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese was the exact. same. thing. You know, except without the picture of the penguin on the box, which apparently costs $2.10. Those things have always been 2/$4 in the past. I can't believe how much the price of everything is going up.
Total for that trip was $11.27.
Right now my grand total spent this week is $89.40, so I'm still about $10 under my budget, and I think the little one has enough Goldfish to last her until next year. Yay.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
A New Week - Fry's Sale!
I made my first trip to Fry's today when I got home from work, just to pick up sale things. I had the funniest experience, because the cashier, who was a guy, was really excited about my savings. In 2+ years of couponing, I've never had a cashier react like that before. He announced, "Now listen to this: You spent $16 and saved $80!" He was more excited than I was.
Anyway, I wanted to take a picture of all my stuff like some other people do, but my whole family was home and they'd think I was nuts if I set out everything I bought on the table and took a picture of it. Maybe I'll do that tomorrow when no one is home. :)
I'll do a list instead:
3 Betty Crocker cookie mix
3 Betty Crocker muffin mix
3 packages Keebler cookies
4 Scott Mega Rolls paper towels
3 Windex Antibacterial
3 Windex w/ Vinegar
1 Shout stain remover
2 Pillsbury pizza dough
2 Mama Bella garlic toast
3 Hot Pockets
1 Goldfish crackers
2 Cheetos
I spent $16.68 after coupons and the three $5 back deals.
When I got home from the store, I found out we were out of milk. Wish someone would have told me that while I was, you know, actually at the store. Also, Shannon wanted to make muffins with the muffin mix I bought, but we were out of the little muffin cups. I talked hubby into going to Safeway, because they have 2 for $4 milk this week. So he got two gallons of milk and those little paper muffin cups.
Total at Safeway, $5.66.
Total so far for the week: $22.34
Anyway, I wanted to take a picture of all my stuff like some other people do, but my whole family was home and they'd think I was nuts if I set out everything I bought on the table and took a picture of it. Maybe I'll do that tomorrow when no one is home. :)
I'll do a list instead:
3 Betty Crocker cookie mix
3 Betty Crocker muffin mix
3 packages Keebler cookies
4 Scott Mega Rolls paper towels
3 Windex Antibacterial
3 Windex w/ Vinegar
1 Shout stain remover
2 Pillsbury pizza dough
2 Mama Bella garlic toast
3 Hot Pockets
1 Goldfish crackers
2 Cheetos
I spent $16.68 after coupons and the three $5 back deals.
When I got home from the store, I found out we were out of milk. Wish someone would have told me that while I was, you know, actually at the store. Also, Shannon wanted to make muffins with the muffin mix I bought, but we were out of the little muffin cups. I talked hubby into going to Safeway, because they have 2 for $4 milk this week. So he got two gallons of milk and those little paper muffin cups.
Total at Safeway, $5.66.
Total so far for the week: $22.34
Saturday, April 5, 2008
I Am A Moron
So, even though I've been couponing for over two years now, I'm still new to the CVS thing. And boy, did I make a rookie mistake yesterday.
You see, I had $22.96 in ECBs from the Softsoap deal and the Speedstick deoderant. Well, for some reason, I decided that it would be really cool to go get four more body washes. With three girls and me in the house, you can never have enough shampoo, conditioner, or body wash. I had my $19.96 in ECBs from my first Softsoap purchase, so I'll just use that to pay, then I'll just pay the tax out of pocket, and four more free bodywashes!
Yeah, so I'm sure you know what's coming. Imagine my surprise when instead of another $19.96 back in ECBs, I only got $4.99. I said to the cashier, "Shouldn't there be $4.99 for each bottle?" She said there was a limit of five per customer. DUH. I felt so stupid that I just said "Oh, ok...no problem," and took my bag and left.
So, rookie mistake, and definitely lesson learned: Always know what the limit is.
I didn't pay anything out of pocket, (ok, 13 cents), but I felt like I lost $15, which I pretty much did. I was so mad at myself for that. I'm over being mad, but I still feel like an idiot. I'll get this down eventually.
You see, I had $22.96 in ECBs from the Softsoap deal and the Speedstick deoderant. Well, for some reason, I decided that it would be really cool to go get four more body washes. With three girls and me in the house, you can never have enough shampoo, conditioner, or body wash. I had my $19.96 in ECBs from my first Softsoap purchase, so I'll just use that to pay, then I'll just pay the tax out of pocket, and four more free bodywashes!
Yeah, so I'm sure you know what's coming. Imagine my surprise when instead of another $19.96 back in ECBs, I only got $4.99. I said to the cashier, "Shouldn't there be $4.99 for each bottle?" She said there was a limit of five per customer. DUH. I felt so stupid that I just said "Oh, ok...no problem," and took my bag and left.
So, rookie mistake, and definitely lesson learned: Always know what the limit is.
I didn't pay anything out of pocket, (ok, 13 cents), but I felt like I lost $15, which I pretty much did. I was so mad at myself for that. I'm over being mad, but I still feel like an idiot. I'll get this down eventually.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Yikes!
I spent $70 today. You may ask,
"Wow, Shelley, what'd you get? A week's worth of groceries? A lifetime supply of body wash and Windex?"
No...I bought one. tank. of. gas. That will last me a week, if I'm lucky.
I wish we could bargain shop/coupon our gas. CVS needs to put in gas pumps!
"Wow, Shelley, what'd you get? A week's worth of groceries? A lifetime supply of body wash and Windex?"
No...I bought one. tank. of. gas. That will last me a week, if I'm lucky.
I wish we could bargain shop/coupon our gas. CVS needs to put in gas pumps!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
I Knew I Wasn't Done Yet
Had to run to Fry's this morning. Normally we go through about a gallon of milk a week, but since I bought Keebler cookies and chocolate syrup yesterday, my kids went through almost a gallon of milk just yesterday!
So, hopped over to Fry's today to grab another gallon before the prices change tomorrow. I also got another four 2-liter bottles of soda @ 75 cents each, plus a bag of Goldfish crackers that Kylie just had to have to take to the park with us. Taking little kids to the store is really a savings killer.
So....
Gallon of milk, $1.99
4 two-liters Coke, $3.00
Goldfish crackers $1.88 (yikes)
New total for this week: $87.51
On the bright side, it looks like Fry's is going to have a great deal going on starting tomorrow. Buy 10 participating products, get $5 back, and you can do that 3 times per transactions. Check out the Fry's preview thread here: Pinching Your Pennies. I know I have coupons for several things on that list, and I'm going to wait and do my shopping after the new coupons come out on Sunday, so hopefully there will be more. I do see free Betty Crocker cookie mix and 50 cent boxes of Betty Crocker muffins at first glance. Goldfish crackers will be 50 cents in that promotion, and would it be asking too much to get a Pepperidge Farm coupon this week? Please? Grands Biscuits will be next to nothing, and so will Hormel Chili, if that coupon is still good. Looks like Shout and Windex will be 50 cents a bottle with coupons too. Ohhhh, I think this week is gonna be fun. :)
So, hopped over to Fry's today to grab another gallon before the prices change tomorrow. I also got another four 2-liter bottles of soda @ 75 cents each, plus a bag of Goldfish crackers that Kylie just had to have to take to the park with us. Taking little kids to the store is really a savings killer.
So....
Gallon of milk, $1.99
4 two-liters Coke, $3.00
Goldfish crackers $1.88 (yikes)
New total for this week: $87.51
On the bright side, it looks like Fry's is going to have a great deal going on starting tomorrow. Buy 10 participating products, get $5 back, and you can do that 3 times per transactions. Check out the Fry's preview thread here: Pinching Your Pennies. I know I have coupons for several things on that list, and I'm going to wait and do my shopping after the new coupons come out on Sunday, so hopefully there will be more. I do see free Betty Crocker cookie mix and 50 cent boxes of Betty Crocker muffins at first glance. Goldfish crackers will be 50 cents in that promotion, and would it be asking too much to get a Pepperidge Farm coupon this week? Please? Grands Biscuits will be next to nothing, and so will Hormel Chili, if that coupon is still good. Looks like Shout and Windex will be 50 cents a bottle with coupons too. Ohhhh, I think this week is gonna be fun. :)
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