Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Please excuse my week long absence
I've managed to make a couple of excellent shopping trips over the past few days, but the biggest was a new car! Did I use coupons? Sort of. But the best deal came from negotiations. I'll post details later!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Coupon Ettiquette
I've come across a lot of scumbag couponers. Some know what they are doing is crappy, and others just need a simple lesson on coupon morals. Why follow a set of morals? Simple! If customers start abusing the priviledge to use coupons, manufacturers will no longer send them out. It's a lose/lose situation.
Here's a few tips I can think of!
1) Unless you purchased the magazine, DON'T rip coupons out of it! Seriously, can you get any scummier than that?
I like to pick up a Parenting magazine occassionally, and it really SUCKS when another mom has scoured the magazine aisle and ripped ALL the coupons out of the books. Come on people, let's have a smidgen of integrity.
2)Returning items purchased with coupons, just to get the cash back.
"I needed the $$ to buy the good treats!"
Ok.. this is a biggie. It's called COUPON FRAUD. And believe it or not, is illegal! Yes, you can go to jail and/or pay big fines for this little act. DOes this mean I'm gonna be blackballed if I return an item paid with a coupon? No, of course not. I have had to return things for various reasons. Wrong size, item, or simply I just found a better deal elsewhere. It's not something I do often. Since the coupon has already been scanned and processed, the only way to get credit back is for the store to return your money in cash. If you frequent the store or chain.. you will get caught! Short on cash? Here's an idea learn how to be a Krazy Coupon Lady! You'll save more and won't waste time trying to manipulate the system!
3) Using a coupon that says $1.00 off Apple Cinnamon Cheerios only to buy the new Banana Nut kind. Ok, this doesn't seem like a big deal. I accidently did this a few weeks back, because I simply didn't know. It had all the Cheerio brands listed except the one I wanted. I just figured since it was new, it had not made it to print on the coupon. The store processed it with no problems, but now I get to live with the guilt of cheating the system. Oops! Will the Mfc fine the store for such a fraudulent activity? No, but if cashiers make it a habit to not read the coupon and verify the item, quantity, and size is correct, then ultimately the store gets in trouble. They might even be banned from accepting coupons from that Mfc. Sometimes coupons are really hard to read. But if you, the customer, know for a fact that you are trying to squeeze an item through, then shame on you! As for the cashier, respect their jobs! Some cashiers have no clue how to read coupons and interpret their store coupon policy, ahem, Walmart... others are coupon experts and read all the fine print..the Commissary and CVS for example! So do all us couponers and shoppers a favor and abide by what the coupons says!
4) Copying or scanning coupons.
Boy is this ever a no no! I'd hate to be the scumbag that got caught doing this! Coupons have bar codes that are unique to each one. If you duplicate a coupon, it's very unlikely that it will go through. And if it does, guess what! The store will hunt you down and prosecute your sorry couponing ass! If a grocery store processes fraudulent coupons, they don't get reimbursed by the mfc. Thus, they lose money, and lots of it! Unfortunately, many places have stopped taking internet coupons because too many people try to get away with this crime. Do us all a favor and dumpster dive for the extra coupons like the rest of us looney bins!
5) Coupon Exchange!
Trading coupons can be super fun. I love sending my friends $10 coupons for $5 off formula or $2.50 of Huggies. $2 off one Lysol product is awesome! These are high dollar coupons, that I no longer need! Why not pass them to someone who could use them rather than throw away! Sometimes you know the person, other times you are part of a coupon train or forum. Either way, make sure that whatever you asked for, that you send something equally wonderul. Let's say your internet coupon buddy sent you 10 very covetted $4/gilette fusion coupons! If you send her 10 coupons that consist of a mix of Dulcolax, Depends, dog treats, Diabetic meters, and toe nail fungus treatments, then YOU SUCK! Ok.. not really, you're just a tad misinformed! Well, I dunno. Maybe you do Suck! haha Instead send her 10 coupons for $2 off Angel soft toilet paper, because you know that's the preferred brand of her husband's ultra picky hiney!
6) Cool things a couponer can do!
If you're like me, you end up not using 75% of the coupons you clip. So what are my options besides tossing hundreds of dollars in the trash? Here are a few things I personally do.
How nice! Some lucky shopper will save $1.00 because of the generousity of a Coupon Fairy! Don't you feel all warm and fuzzy inside?
* Be a coupon fairy. While you're using your coupons in Target, place the ones you don't need on the products! There's a coupon fairy at our Target, and she is super cool because she tapes the coupon to the item. It doesn't get lost on the shelf!
* Send expired coupons to military families overseas. Exchanges and Commissaries overseas accept coupons up to 6 months past the expiration date. This is an awesome thing to do for military families, as it's a bit hard to get the local Sunday paper delivered to their foreign address!
* Don't have time to play Coupon Fairy? Sort your coupons and take all the Dulcolax, Fixadent, and Depends coupons to the nearest Senior living center. Post the diaper and formula coupons on the community board at ballet! Or at the pediatricians office! There's always someone who could use the coupons you don't!
Here's a few tips I can think of!
1) Unless you purchased the magazine, DON'T rip coupons out of it! Seriously, can you get any scummier than that?
I like to pick up a Parenting magazine occassionally, and it really SUCKS when another mom has scoured the magazine aisle and ripped ALL the coupons out of the books. Come on people, let's have a smidgen of integrity.
2)Returning items purchased with coupons, just to get the cash back.
"I needed the $$ to buy the good treats!"
Ok.. this is a biggie. It's called COUPON FRAUD. And believe it or not, is illegal! Yes, you can go to jail and/or pay big fines for this little act. DOes this mean I'm gonna be blackballed if I return an item paid with a coupon? No, of course not. I have had to return things for various reasons. Wrong size, item, or simply I just found a better deal elsewhere. It's not something I do often. Since the coupon has already been scanned and processed, the only way to get credit back is for the store to return your money in cash. If you frequent the store or chain.. you will get caught! Short on cash? Here's an idea learn how to be a Krazy Coupon Lady! You'll save more and won't waste time trying to manipulate the system!
3) Using a coupon that says $1.00 off Apple Cinnamon Cheerios only to buy the new Banana Nut kind. Ok, this doesn't seem like a big deal. I accidently did this a few weeks back, because I simply didn't know. It had all the Cheerio brands listed except the one I wanted. I just figured since it was new, it had not made it to print on the coupon. The store processed it with no problems, but now I get to live with the guilt of cheating the system. Oops! Will the Mfc fine the store for such a fraudulent activity? No, but if cashiers make it a habit to not read the coupon and verify the item, quantity, and size is correct, then ultimately the store gets in trouble. They might even be banned from accepting coupons from that Mfc. Sometimes coupons are really hard to read. But if you, the customer, know for a fact that you are trying to squeeze an item through, then shame on you! As for the cashier, respect their jobs! Some cashiers have no clue how to read coupons and interpret their store coupon policy, ahem, Walmart... others are coupon experts and read all the fine print..the Commissary and CVS for example! So do all us couponers and shoppers a favor and abide by what the coupons says!
4) Copying or scanning coupons.
Boy is this ever a no no! I'd hate to be the scumbag that got caught doing this! Coupons have bar codes that are unique to each one. If you duplicate a coupon, it's very unlikely that it will go through. And if it does, guess what! The store will hunt you down and prosecute your sorry couponing ass! If a grocery store processes fraudulent coupons, they don't get reimbursed by the mfc. Thus, they lose money, and lots of it! Unfortunately, many places have stopped taking internet coupons because too many people try to get away with this crime. Do us all a favor and dumpster dive for the extra coupons like the rest of us looney bins!
5) Coupon Exchange!
Trading coupons can be super fun. I love sending my friends $10 coupons for $5 off formula or $2.50 of Huggies. $2 off one Lysol product is awesome! These are high dollar coupons, that I no longer need! Why not pass them to someone who could use them rather than throw away! Sometimes you know the person, other times you are part of a coupon train or forum. Either way, make sure that whatever you asked for, that you send something equally wonderul. Let's say your internet coupon buddy sent you 10 very covetted $4/gilette fusion coupons! If you send her 10 coupons that consist of a mix of Dulcolax, Depends, dog treats, Diabetic meters, and toe nail fungus treatments, then YOU SUCK! Ok.. not really, you're just a tad misinformed! Well, I dunno. Maybe you do Suck! haha Instead send her 10 coupons for $2 off Angel soft toilet paper, because you know that's the preferred brand of her husband's ultra picky hiney!
6) Cool things a couponer can do!
If you're like me, you end up not using 75% of the coupons you clip. So what are my options besides tossing hundreds of dollars in the trash? Here are a few things I personally do.
How nice! Some lucky shopper will save $1.00 because of the generousity of a Coupon Fairy! Don't you feel all warm and fuzzy inside?
* Be a coupon fairy. While you're using your coupons in Target, place the ones you don't need on the products! There's a coupon fairy at our Target, and she is super cool because she tapes the coupon to the item. It doesn't get lost on the shelf!
* Send expired coupons to military families overseas. Exchanges and Commissaries overseas accept coupons up to 6 months past the expiration date. This is an awesome thing to do for military families, as it's a bit hard to get the local Sunday paper delivered to their foreign address!
* Don't have time to play Coupon Fairy? Sort your coupons and take all the Dulcolax, Fixadent, and Depends coupons to the nearest Senior living center. Post the diaper and formula coupons on the community board at ballet! Or at the pediatricians office! There's always someone who could use the coupons you don't!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Even Lowe's has some SemperFiSavings!
We headed out to Lowe's this evening for some paint! The hubby found a great deal on some paint that had been mixed wrong. The lady working was able to change one of the colors to a shade of pink Wes picked out for the girls' room. Total Cost for 1 gallon = $5! Reg $24
She also had a 5 gallon bucket in a khaki color that we were able to snag.
Total cost = $30! Reg $120
Wes decided he wanted to see what they had in the way of area rugs.
He came back with a huge roll of 10'x13' Berber carpet on his shoulder and a smaller roll great for a hallway.
Total Cost: $5!!!!! So cheap, the cashier called the dept to verify.
Extra 10% off the total with the military discount... whoop whoop!
Super proud of the savings the Mr. was able to find today! Our house is a little happier :)
She also had a 5 gallon bucket in a khaki color that we were able to snag.
Total cost = $30! Reg $120
Wes decided he wanted to see what they had in the way of area rugs.
He came back with a huge roll of 10'x13' Berber carpet on his shoulder and a smaller roll great for a hallway.
Total Cost: $5!!!!! So cheap, the cashier called the dept to verify.
Extra 10% off the total with the military discount... whoop whoop!
Super proud of the savings the Mr. was able to find today! Our house is a little happier :)
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Live near Giants Grocery store? Try this cool scenario to get cereal for $0.56!
Step 1: Go to Coupons.com, use area code 90210.
Step 2: Print the following coupons...
Lucky charms - $0.55 off one box
Cinnamon Toast Crunch - $0.55 off one box
Have two computers? Print at least one more! Or search your coupon stash and see if you have another.
Step 3: Purchase 3 General Mills cereals from Giant Foods: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Golden Grahams, or Cocoa Puffs at 3/$5 or $1.67 ea (must buy 3 to get deal) Use your Giant card or apply for one to get sale price.
Step 4: Use three coupons you just printed at $0.55 off. Guess what! Giants doubles them! So you save a total of $3.30 using coupons. This means you purchase 3 boxes for $1.70 or $0.56 each.... not too shabby for Reg. $4 cereals!
Step 5: Do the happy dance down the aisle.. give the cashier a high five.. and spread your wealth of knowledge to friends!
Thank me by sharing my blog! And letting me know you scored the deal!!
Step 2: Print the following coupons...
Lucky charms - $0.55 off one box
Cinnamon Toast Crunch - $0.55 off one box
Have two computers? Print at least one more! Or search your coupon stash and see if you have another.
Step 3: Purchase 3 General Mills cereals from Giant Foods: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Golden Grahams, or Cocoa Puffs at 3/$5 or $1.67 ea (must buy 3 to get deal) Use your Giant card or apply for one to get sale price.
Step 4: Use three coupons you just printed at $0.55 off. Guess what! Giants doubles them! So you save a total of $3.30 using coupons. This means you purchase 3 boxes for $1.70 or $0.56 each.... not too shabby for Reg. $4 cereals!
Step 5: Do the happy dance down the aisle.. give the cashier a high five.. and spread your wealth of knowledge to friends!
Thank me by sharing my blog! And letting me know you scored the deal!!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
You asked for it.. you got it... SemperFiSavings class 101!
I have had multiple requests to teach a class on couponing. If you're in Stafford or Quantico and want to learn how to save 60+% on your grocery/toiletry bill, then this class is for you! Of course there's no charge, so come hungry, happy, with empty pockets and a handful of coupons to clip! If any of you ladies get the paper on base, I suggest bringing the latest Commissary sales paper for reference.
SemperFiSavings 101
Sunday March 13
2pm-4pm
My house
Please RSVP for address
JSU2003@gmail.com
Materials needed:
3 copies of the Sunday local paper or Washington Post.
3 ring binder
A pair of scissors
*I won't complain if you choose to bring snacks ;)
Need to bring your kids? My wonderful husband will play with them downstairs in the playroom. Don't worry. He's pretty darn good with kids. Afterall, we do have two preschoolers!
SemperFiSavings 101
Sunday March 13
2pm-4pm
My house
Please RSVP for address
JSU2003@gmail.com
Materials needed:
3 copies of the Sunday local paper or Washington Post.
3 ring binder
A pair of scissors
*I won't complain if you choose to bring snacks ;)
Need to bring your kids? My wonderful husband will play with them downstairs in the playroom. Don't worry. He's pretty darn good with kids. Afterall, we do have two preschoolers!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Cheap dog food at Target
Really great deal on Pedigree dogfood this week at Target.
The 3.5lb bags are on sale for $4ea.
I used two $3/1 coupons and ended up paying $1 for each!
Doesn't beat the free bags of Iams dog food a couple of weeks ago, but it certainly comes close!
The 3.5lb bags are on sale for $4ea.
I used two $3/1 coupons and ended up paying $1 for each!
Doesn't beat the free bags of Iams dog food a couple of weeks ago, but it certainly comes close!
Afternoon savings at Rite Aid
Hubby likes to give me a hard time about my couponing. Lt. SmartyPants didn't think I could walk out of Rite Aid spending less than $5.
Challenge accepted:
Trans 1:
3 Sweetheart bags from V-day
90% off
$0.10ea
1 Total Advance toothpaste
$2.99
Mfc -$1.00
Ups -$2.00
Total Cost: $0.45
Trans 2:
1 TOtal Advance toothpaste
$2.99
Mfc -$1.00
2 King Reeses
$2.00
Mfc - $1.00
Ups: -$2.00
Total: $1.19
Trans 3:
1 Lysol no touch soap dispenser
Reg: $14.99
Sale: $7.49
Mfc: -$3.00
Ups: -$2.00
Total: $2.86
Overall total was: $4.50
Came home with $5 in Ups earned and 4 coupons for 10%off.
Challenge Won!
Challenge accepted:
Trans 1:
3 Sweetheart bags from V-day
90% off
$0.10ea
1 Total Advance toothpaste
$2.99
Mfc -$1.00
Ups -$2.00
Total Cost: $0.45
Trans 2:
1 TOtal Advance toothpaste
$2.99
Mfc -$1.00
2 King Reeses
$2.00
Mfc - $1.00
Ups: -$2.00
Total: $1.19
Trans 3:
1 Lysol no touch soap dispenser
Reg: $14.99
Sale: $7.49
Mfc: -$3.00
Ups: -$2.00
Total: $2.86
Overall total was: $4.50
Came home with $5 in Ups earned and 4 coupons for 10%off.
Challenge Won!
Bought $200 worth of groceries tonight....Paid $75!
I've been wanting to try and visit Safeway ever since I started following the KCL's. Did my homework and was able to do a decent job of grocery shopping considering it was my first time in the store.
The Safeway near me doubles coupons up to $0.75. They have in store coupons and ecoupons that can be stacked with mfc's.
Here's how it went!
8 Fruit snacks
$0.98ea
mfc -$4.00
*2 Fajita mixes
$0.89 ea
*1 Redenbacher popcorn 10ct
$6.29
1 Lays kettle chips
$1.99
2 Ragu sauces
$0.99ea
12 mini snack bags - oreos/teddy grahams/nutter butters
$1.00ea Buy 10 get 2 free
4 Ritz crackers
$1.88ea
5 Gatorade Prime
$1.49ea
mfc -$5.00
*1 Flour tortillas
$4.49
4 Tide stain remover spray bottles
$2.99ea
mfc -$12.00
10 Stouffers Lasagna
$2.00ea
mfc -4.00
*1 Breakstone Sourcream
$2.49
2 Marie Callenders frozen entree
$4.99
mfc -$2.00
3 Dannon Danimals yogurt packs
$1.77
mfc -$3.00
*Kraft shredded cheese
$5.49
1 California Pizza
$5.99
mfc -$1.00
1 Tyson beef potroast
$6.99
mfc -$1.00
2 Fishsticks
$3.99ea
mfc -$2.00
$10 off $30 of Frozen foods (March is frozen food month!)
$4.50 off for using printed Catalina's
Total Cost of groceries: $75.00
Total saved: $132.52
$87.50 from Safeway card
$34.99 in coupons
$207.52 worth of groceries for $75! woohoo!
Came home with a Catalina for $1.50 off next purchase as well as $$ off Stouffers and Kellogs fruit snacks.
I'd like to take this time to point out the items my husband tossed into the buggy. He likes to pick up things that are NOT on sale and that I DON'T have coupons for. Those items are noted with an *.
They total up to be $19.65.
I guess if he loads and unloads the groceries for me, it's worth the extra $20 to let him tag along. ;) hehe
Thanks to the Mr. for always doing a great job setting up our items for a photoshoot!
The Safeway near me doubles coupons up to $0.75. They have in store coupons and ecoupons that can be stacked with mfc's.
Here's how it went!
8 Fruit snacks
$0.98ea
mfc -$4.00
*2 Fajita mixes
$0.89 ea
*1 Redenbacher popcorn 10ct
$6.29
1 Lays kettle chips
$1.99
2 Ragu sauces
$0.99ea
12 mini snack bags - oreos/teddy grahams/nutter butters
$1.00ea Buy 10 get 2 free
4 Ritz crackers
$1.88ea
5 Gatorade Prime
$1.49ea
mfc -$5.00
*1 Flour tortillas
$4.49
4 Tide stain remover spray bottles
$2.99ea
mfc -$12.00
10 Stouffers Lasagna
$2.00ea
mfc -4.00
*1 Breakstone Sourcream
$2.49
2 Marie Callenders frozen entree
$4.99
mfc -$2.00
3 Dannon Danimals yogurt packs
$1.77
mfc -$3.00
*Kraft shredded cheese
$5.49
1 California Pizza
$5.99
mfc -$1.00
1 Tyson beef potroast
$6.99
mfc -$1.00
2 Fishsticks
$3.99ea
mfc -$2.00
$10 off $30 of Frozen foods (March is frozen food month!)
$4.50 off for using printed Catalina's
Total Cost of groceries: $75.00
Total saved: $132.52
$87.50 from Safeway card
$34.99 in coupons
$207.52 worth of groceries for $75! woohoo!
Came home with a Catalina for $1.50 off next purchase as well as $$ off Stouffers and Kellogs fruit snacks.
I'd like to take this time to point out the items my husband tossed into the buggy. He likes to pick up things that are NOT on sale and that I DON'T have coupons for. Those items are noted with an *.
They total up to be $19.65.
I guess if he loads and unloads the groceries for me, it's worth the extra $20 to let him tag along. ;) hehe
Thanks to the Mr. for always doing a great job setting up our items for a photoshoot!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Pampers diapers....$2.99 at Food Lion!
March 6 is the last day to take advantage of this remarkable deal!
Pampers are on sale at Food Lion for $7.99.
Combine that with the $2/1 for last Sunday's paper and a print out from Food Lion, and you pay $2.99! That's a stock up price people.
Copy the link for more details and coupon site.
http://www.iheartsavingmoney.com/index.php/category/grocery-deals/food-lion/
Pampers are on sale at Food Lion for $7.99.
Combine that with the $2/1 for last Sunday's paper and a print out from Food Lion, and you pay $2.99! That's a stock up price people.
Copy the link for more details and coupon site.
http://www.iheartsavingmoney.com/index.php/category/grocery-deals/food-lion/
Saturday, March 5, 2011
It's Saturday, and that means last chance to take advantage before the new sales start tomorrow
The best thing CVS had going this week was their Tide Stain products on sale for $3.99.
You could purchase a combination of the liquid stain release, drop ins, or spray bottle.
Of course, I've purchased multiples of everything over the last 6 days!
I can only use four like coupons in one trip, so tonight I purchased $16 dollars worth of Tide products... that's the sale price!
The fabulous part is handing my coupons to the cashier and watching the magic happen!
Total comes to $4 plus tax on all four products. And of course if you collect Extra Bucks like any normal Krazy Coupon Lady would, then you end up getting the items free!
My laundry shelf is happy!
You could purchase a combination of the liquid stain release, drop ins, or spray bottle.
Of course, I've purchased multiples of everything over the last 6 days!
I can only use four like coupons in one trip, so tonight I purchased $16 dollars worth of Tide products... that's the sale price!
The fabulous part is handing my coupons to the cashier and watching the magic happen!
Total comes to $4 plus tax on all four products. And of course if you collect Extra Bucks like any normal Krazy Coupon Lady would, then you end up getting the items free!
My laundry shelf is happy!
Friday, March 4, 2011
I love getting something for nothing!
Dropped a few dollars ar Rite Aid and CVS the other day.
Paid roughly $11.00 for all this! That's because the baskets were 3/$10! Everything else was free with my coupons and Extra Bucks cash! Long line behind me, due to lunch hour ruch, not my slowness. Folks were confused how I walked away with all that!
Total cost for this trip was $0.22.
Paid roughly $11.00 for all this! That's because the baskets were 3/$10! Everything else was free with my coupons and Extra Bucks cash! Long line behind me, due to lunch hour ruch, not my slowness. Folks were confused how I walked away with all that!
Total cost for this trip was $0.22.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Just saved 75% on my grocery bill! Here's how!
Last night, Bloom, was filled with over excited and bubbly super saving coupon diva's. I was one of them! My cashier even commented how pleasant everyone has been today.
It's hard not to be extrememly happy and excited when you see just how much all your hard work of scouring the ads and clipping coupons pays off.
One day a month, Bloom, has super double coupon days. This is where they double coupons up to $1.99!!
I went in loaded with any coupons I had between $1 and $1.99 off, and scored some big savings.
This evening I bought $175 dollars worth of groceries.
I paid $60 for everything!
Every item in this picture was purchased using a coupon. In fact, these days, I don't by anything unless I have a coupon with it!
This bill is incredibly confusing. So I will list the items purchased along with their regular price. At the end I'll add the savings from my Bloom card followed by savings just from the coupons I used!
2 GM Lucky Charms $8.78
2 Ritz Chips $5.98
3 Kellogs Special K Oats N Honey $10.17
2 Pop Secret Popcorn $5.98
1 Post Honey Bunches of Oats peach $3.22
6.38lbs of red seedless grapes $19.27
4.76lbs of bananas $2.80
4 Smart balance half gallon milks $13.16
6 packs of Jello Pudding $17.94
2 Danimals yogurt packs $5.98
2 Dannon Yogust smoothie packs $4.98
20 Yoplait Yogurt cups $14
7 Dannon Yocrunch Yogurt cups $4.90
Total: $152.51
Breeze card -$27.05 (their store discount card)
Mfc's: -$75.00 (that's right.. just from coupons!)
Total Out of Pocket: $50.46
Along with my purchase, a few Catalin's printe up. Savings on more yoplait and cereal. So dad loaded the kids in the car, and I went back in while I could still double the coupons!
Trans 2:
20 Yoplaits $14.00
8 YoCrunch $5.60
Total: $26.81
Breeze card: -$4.00
Mfc's: -$9.40
Total out of pocket: $13.41
SO in all I spent a grand total of $63.87.
I saved a total of $115.45
That's $179.32 of groceries for $63.87!! Nearly 75% in savings!!!
A pat on the back from my cashier who informed me that I beat the record of the day of 48% savings.
OOHRAH!!!
It's hard not to be extrememly happy and excited when you see just how much all your hard work of scouring the ads and clipping coupons pays off.
One day a month, Bloom, has super double coupon days. This is where they double coupons up to $1.99!!
I went in loaded with any coupons I had between $1 and $1.99 off, and scored some big savings.
This evening I bought $175 dollars worth of groceries.
I paid $60 for everything!
Every item in this picture was purchased using a coupon. In fact, these days, I don't by anything unless I have a coupon with it!
This bill is incredibly confusing. So I will list the items purchased along with their regular price. At the end I'll add the savings from my Bloom card followed by savings just from the coupons I used!
2 GM Lucky Charms $8.78
2 Ritz Chips $5.98
3 Kellogs Special K Oats N Honey $10.17
2 Pop Secret Popcorn $5.98
1 Post Honey Bunches of Oats peach $3.22
6.38lbs of red seedless grapes $19.27
4.76lbs of bananas $2.80
4 Smart balance half gallon milks $13.16
6 packs of Jello Pudding $17.94
2 Danimals yogurt packs $5.98
2 Dannon Yogust smoothie packs $4.98
20 Yoplait Yogurt cups $14
7 Dannon Yocrunch Yogurt cups $4.90
Total: $152.51
Breeze card -$27.05 (their store discount card)
Mfc's: -$75.00 (that's right.. just from coupons!)
Total Out of Pocket: $50.46
Along with my purchase, a few Catalin's printe up. Savings on more yoplait and cereal. So dad loaded the kids in the car, and I went back in while I could still double the coupons!
Trans 2:
20 Yoplaits $14.00
8 YoCrunch $5.60
Total: $26.81
Breeze card: -$4.00
Mfc's: -$9.40
Total out of pocket: $13.41
SO in all I spent a grand total of $63.87.
I saved a total of $115.45
That's $179.32 of groceries for $63.87!! Nearly 75% in savings!!!
A pat on the back from my cashier who informed me that I beat the record of the day of 48% savings.
OOHRAH!!!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Free Pancakes at IHOP! Today Only!
It's National Pancake Day, and to celebrate, IHOP is serving up one order of free short stack pancakes for every customer!
Who can resist free pancakes!?
Be a dear and leave an appropriate tip. Also, make a donation to the charity they are sponsoring!
Who can resist free pancakes!?
Be a dear and leave an appropriate tip. Also, make a donation to the charity they are sponsoring!
Dumpster diving! Don't knock it till you try it!
If you're serious about coupons, you already know about dumpster diving! The fine art of rescuing those valuable circulars from the recycle bin!
I've been hearing all the hoopla, and finally musterd up the guts to do it tonight! So much fun! The Mr and I came home with so many circulars! Some I had never even seen, since coupons can vary by region.
Depending on your budget, you can purchase multiple Sunday papers each week, you can beg friends, family, even strangers to give you their inserts, or you can go snooping in the recycle bin. The latter will definitely give you thousands of dollars in valuable products!
Tonight, I found a few inserts that actually had an expiration of today, 2/28. Clipped them very quickly and paid $0.99 for Tide stain booster liquids and tablets at CVS. (those things are normally $6 at min!)
Can't wait to get them all clipped and share the wealth! Hey! It pays to be my friend!
I've been hearing all the hoopla, and finally musterd up the guts to do it tonight! So much fun! The Mr and I came home with so many circulars! Some I had never even seen, since coupons can vary by region.
Depending on your budget, you can purchase multiple Sunday papers each week, you can beg friends, family, even strangers to give you their inserts, or you can go snooping in the recycle bin. The latter will definitely give you thousands of dollars in valuable products!
Tonight, I found a few inserts that actually had an expiration of today, 2/28. Clipped them very quickly and paid $0.99 for Tide stain booster liquids and tablets at CVS. (those things are normally $6 at min!)
Can't wait to get them all clipped and share the wealth! Hey! It pays to be my friend!
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