Walgreens Savings this Week

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Ok, I went to Walgreen's way too many times this week! There were quite a few things that we use on a regular basis that were on sale and so I wanted to stock up while they were on sale. I had taken a cool picture showing all of the items that I got this week but I am having difficulties getting the pictures to load. I'll get those kinks worked out before next week!



Following are the items that I got and the savings:

Transaction 1 (started out with $6 RRs from last week)
Band-Aids 3.00
Band-Aids 3.00
Neosporin 4.00
Rembrandt Whitening Mouthwash 5.99
Nivea Body Wash 4.99
Gallon Milk 2.79
Used $4 Coupons and $6 RRs
Received $15 in RRs
Total 13.77 (saved 18.47)

Transaction 2
Tissue Paper .99
Nivea Body Wash 4.99
Got2B styling get 5.00
Got2B Hairspray 5.00
Used 3.60 in coupons and 10 in RRs
Received $10 in RRs
Total 2.58 (saved 17.58)

Transaction 3
Rembrandt Toothpaste 5.99
2 Gallons Milk @ 2.79
3 General Mills Cereal 8.00
Used $1 in coupons and $15 in RRs
Received $10 in RRs
Total $2.57 (saved 25.20)

Transaction 4
Nivea Body Wash 4.99
Schick Quattro Trimstyle Razor 8.99
Got2B Hairspray 5.00
Got2B Hairspray 5.00
Hallmark Wrapping Paper .39
Used $8 in coupons and $8 in RRs
Received $13 in RRs
Spent 9.06 (saved 22.98)

Transaction 5
Huggies Pull-ups 9.99
Huggies Pull-ups 9.99
Tissue Paper .99
2 Gallons Milk @ 2.79
Used 6.60 in coupons and 13.00 RRs
Received $2 in RRs
Spent 7.06 (saved 20.80)

Transaction 6
Bayer Breeze 2 Meter 14.99
Gallon Milk 2.79
Used 14.99 in coupons and 2.00 in RRs
Received $5 in RRs
Spent $.79 (saved 62.59 the glucose meter was on sale)

Great Price Find at Target

I was doing my normal clearance shopping at Target today and found a whole bunch of gum packs on clearance on an end cap in the grocery section. I had 4 of the B1G1 coupons from the 4/5 Smart Source insert for Extra gum. It was marked down to $.52 each so I was able to get 8 packs for $2.25 including tax. Not my most exciting deal but a great find!

My CVS weekly savings

If you're new to CVS shopping read here.

Here are the things that I bought and how much I saved at CVS this week. I started the week out with 12.00 in ECBs and a coupon for $4.00 off a $20 purchase. (If you are just starting this week then you wouldn't have those so you would want to go in and by a few things that give good ECBs and then go back and use them on some of the other great sales to maximize your savings.) This week I spent $25.33 and saved $157.74!!




Transaction #1

Garnier Fructis Shampoo 2.99
100 ct Tylenol 8.00
Benadryl 48 ct 8.00
Neosporin 6.49
Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste 1.99
Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste 1.99
Schick Intuition Razor 8.99
Ponds Make-up Remover 6.79 (buy one get one free)


Used 7 coupons totaling 6.50
Used $4 off $20 purchase coupon
Used $12 ECB
Spent 21.74 (saved 36.77)
Earned $18.00 in ECBs
(also received a $3 off a $15 purchase of flexible spending account eligible purchase)




Transaction #2

Charmin 16 count 9.99
Charmin 16 count 9.99
Bayer Contour Glucose Meter 14.99
CVS Antibacterial Band-Aids 3.49
Used 3 Coupons totaling $15.48
Used $3 off $15 coupon from above
Used $18 ECBs from above
Spent $1.98 (saved 107.48) (Glucose meter was on sale)
Earned $4 ECBs


Transaction #3

All Small and Mighty 7.49 Buy one Get one Free
Used 2 Coupons totaling $2
Used $4 ECBs from above
Spent $1.61 (saved 13.49)

....continuation

The site where I found the grocery template is OrgJunkie and there are some great ideas there.  

Great Shopping Organization Tool

I found this template here for compiling a grocery list and it is a great way to stay organized and save time shopping!

Kroger Sales

For any of you that have a Kroger nearby here are some sales and coupon matchups from Clever Homemaking.

Is it a good deal??

This week there are several sales on Toilet Paper and Paper Towels at CVS and Walgreens.  I was curious about how good a deal these sales were so I did a little comparison shopping.  The sales come out just about the same price as buying at Sam's Club but if you don't have a membership there or aren't planning on going soon then you'll want to take advantage of these sales.  Following are a sample of the price comparisons that I found.

Price comparisons

**Please remember these are prices that I have seen while shopping and that prices in your area may be slightly different.  This is just a comparison for you to get an idea on if an advertised deal is a good deal or not.**

 

Quilted Northern Toilet Paper

Target  $.58/roll  (12 dbl rolls = 6.99)

Walgreens  $.79/roll (12 dbl rolls = 9.49)

HEB  $.58/roll  (12 dbl rolls = $6.97)

Sam’s  $.49/roll  (36 dbl rolls = 17.48)

**This week Walgreens has a sale for $.49/roll (12 dbl rolls = $5.99)

 

Charmin Ultra Soft Toilet Paper

Walgreens $.82/roll (12 big = 9.79)

CVS $.81/roll (16 big = 12.99)

HEB $.62/roll (16 big = $9.99)

Sams $.50/roll (36 big = 17.88)

**This week CVS has a sale for $.50/roll after ECBs

 

Bounty Paper Towels

Sams has a pack that is 12 Mega roll which equals 20 regular for 17.88 = .89/regular roll

**CVS has and 8 pack regular roll on sale for 6.99 = .89/regular roll

 

CVS List 4/26-5/2

Crest Toothpaste or Oral-B Toothbrush (Limit 2)

1.99 each Get $1 ECB

            -.75 off any Crest toothpaste 4/5 Proctor and Gamble

=.24-.99 after ECB

 

Bayer Breeze 2 Blood Glucose Monitor

14.99 each Get 14.99 ECB

            -Up to $30 off 3/15 Smart Source

=free – 14.99 moneymaker

 

Schick Intuition Plus Razor (Limit 1)

8.99 each Get $4 ECB

            -$4.00 3/15 Smart Source

=.99 after ECB

 

Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler (limit 1)

2.99 each Get $2.00 ECB

=.99 after ECB

 

All L’Oreal Lip Products B1G1 (Limit 6)

            -1.00 4/26

=varies, use 2 coupons

 

Charmin 16 Big Rolls (limit 3)

9.99 each get $2.00 ECB

            -.25 4/5 Proctor and Gamble

=6.75 after ECB

 

Rimmel Mascara B1G1 ($3.49 - $7.49)

= varies

Pond’s Towlettes 30 ct. , cleanser, dry skin, or cold cream B1G1

Bounty 8pk reg. rolls $6.99 limit 3

All Detergent B1G1 ($7.49) Limit 4

(Original 2x 26-32 loads or Small and Mighty 3x 32 loads)

            -.35 3/29 Red Plum  (orifginal)

            -45 3/29 Red Plum (small and mighty)

= 6.59-6.79/2 (use 2 coupons)

Spend $20 on the Following Products get $10 ECB (Limit 1)

Benadryl 48 ct or Childrens 8 oz ($8.00)

            -1.00 Children’s Benadryl 3/15 Red Plum

            -1.50 Benadryl 3/15 Red Plum or 4/26

Sudafed 10-48 ct, PE 20-48 ct, or OM sinus spray 0.5 oz ($7.00)

Pepcid AC 50-90 ct or Complete 50ct ($16.00)

Tylenol Ex strength, arthritis, 8 hour, rapid release,

    Or PM 80-100ct ($8.00)

            -1.00/1 or $3.00/2 Red Plum 4/5

Children’s Zyrtec allergy 10 mg 12ct or 1 mg liquid 4 oz ($10.00)

Band-Aid (starting at $1.00)

            -1.00 3/15 Smart Source and 4/26

Monistat 1 or Monistat 3 one or three day treatment ($15.00)

Carefree pantyliners, Stayfree pads, or OB tampons

Neosporin, Benadryl, or Cortaid cream, ointment, or gel,

   Spray, or neo to go 10ct. ($3.99+)

            -1.00 Neosporin 4/26

            -.50 Cortaid 4/26

Zyrtec 24 hr 30ct or 12 hr-D 24 ct ($19.00)

            -4.00 4/26

All Viactiv ($6.00)

Imodium 18-24 ct ($7.00)

Visine 0.5 oz. ($3.79)

            -1.00 4/26

KY Intense ($24.00)

= varies, at least 50% off after ECB

 

 

 

 

Walgreens List for 4/26-5/2

Nivea Body Wash $4.99 get $4.99 RR

= FREE after RR

 

Rembrandt Toothpaste or Mouthwash $5.99 get $5.99 RR

=FREE after RR

 

Bayer 4 pack Quick Release $2.49 get $2.49 RR

=FREE after RR

 

12 pack pepsi products 3/$11 – Buy 3/ earn $3 Reg. Rewards

=$2.66 each after RR

 

Windex All in One Glass Cleaner or Scrubbing Bubbles

  Automatic Shower Cleaner

            -3.00 Windex 3/29 Smart Source

            -3.00 Shower Cleaner 3/29 Smart Source

13.99 each get $3 Reg. Rewards (If you want both pay in sep transactions)

=7.99 after RR

 

Huggies or Pull-Ups Jumbo Pack

2/$20 Get $2 RR wyb 2

            -1.50 Huggies 4/19  Smart Source

            -3.00 Pull Ups 4/19 Smart Source

            -2.00 Pull Ups 4/19 Smart Source

=6.00-7.50 each after RR

 

Buy $10 get $4 RR when you buy

  Band-Aid 8-80 Count $3 or

  Benadryl or Neosporin Cream $4

            -1.00 Band Aid 3/15 Smart Source

            -1.00 Band Aid 4/26

            -1.00 Neosporin 3/15 Smart Source

=varies, at least 50% off after RR

 

Dr. Scholls Shoe Insoles

2/$20 get $10 RR wyb 2

=2/$10 after rr

 

Got2b Hair Care 2-12 oz

2/$10 get $5 RR

=2/$5 wyb 2 after RR

 

Schick Quattro Trim Style or Intuition Plus Razor

8.99 each get $3 RR

=5.99 after RR

 

Suave or Rave Hair Care

3/$5 get $2 RR wyb 3

 

Dove or Degree Deodorant

$1.99 each

            -1.00 Dove 3/15/ Red Plum

=.99 each

 

Crest Whitestrips

29.99 each get $5 RR

            -10.00 4/5 Proctor and Gamble

=14.99 after RR

 

General Mills Cereal 3/$7 (Limit 3)

            -1.00/3 4/5 Smart Source

=2.00 each

 

Gallon Milk 2.79 each (limit 2)

 

Quilted Northern 12 Double Rolls $5.99

            -1.00 4/26

=$4.99

 

Pringles 2/$3 (excludes fat-free)

            -1.00/2 4/5 Proctor and Gamble

=1.00 each wyb 2

Walgreens Basics

Much like CVS and their Extra Care Bucks, Walgreens has Register Rewards.  It goes by the same principal that if you buy the required products a coupon will print out and you can use it like cash on your next purchase.  It is a little trickier to use the Register Rewards so here are a few tricks that I have learned:

1) You cannot receive register rewards for 2 companies on the same transaction.  For example, if a register reward was offered for Kellogg's cereal and Kellogg's granola bars and you bought both you would only receive one of the register rewards.

2) You cannot redeem the register rewards from one company and earn new ones from the same company.  So if you bought the Kellogg's cereal and got your register reward and then returned later and bought more Kellogg's cereal the next register reward would not print.  (however, if you paid with a register reward from another company you would receive the Kellogg's register reward).  This can be tricky at times as some products may be made by the same company and be sold under different brand names.

3) The register rewards are technically entered as a manufacturer's coupon when you use them.  Since only one coupon is allowed per item purchased you will need to buy a small item if you are using coupons on everything you are buying and paying with a register reward.  For example, if you are buying 4 items and have 4 coupons and 2 register rewards you would need to buy 2 small items (pack of gum, tissue paper, etc.) to make the number of items purchased match the number of coupons/register rewards you are using.

4) Walgreen's allows you to use store coupons along with a manufacturer's coupon.  So if there is a coupon in the add for an item and you have a manufacturer's coupon also you may use both and increase your savings.  (The store coupons do not count in the total coupon count that was discussed above in point #3)

While that may all be confusing it will help you to maximize your benefits with their register reward program.

Please feel free to email if you have any questions!

Coupon Organization

Does the thought of constantly cutting out coupons drive you crazy?  There is a way that is easier!  Each week I get the inserts from the paper and take a sharpie marker and write the date on the front.  Then I have an filing folder where I place these.  I only cut out the coupons later that I am going to need for that week.  This is a huge time saver and keeps me from having to cut and file coupons all day!

In the coming days I will have posts that include pictures and show you what methods that I use and give you an idea of how easy it can be.

Basic things about CVS shopping

I don’t know about where you live but there are CVS stores all over the place around here.  Up until a few weeks ago I visited my CVS store only to fill prescriptions as needed.  I was a member of their rewards program (called Extra Care Plan) but only used it when I filled a prescription.  Recently I found a great website (Frugal Coupon Living) that opened my eyes to the great savings that I was missing out on.  Since then I have been a regular visitor of my local CVS store and I have saved a lot of money on items that I was previously buying at full price.  Here are some easy steps that you can take to start saving right away.

1) Sign up for the Extra Care Plan.  It’s super easy to do and absolutely free.  Then make sure you always have your card with you when you shop because many of the sale prices are only good with your Extra Care card.  (the cashier can also look your account up by your phone number in case you forget to take your card along).  Their program is very easy to use and they are always very clear in the ad if there is a limit to the number of items you can purchase.

2) Learn how to not only take advantage of the sales but also to use their Extra Care Bucks to your advantage.  Each week in the sales ad there will be a select number of products that when you purchase you can receive Extra Care Bucks to use on your next purchase.  When you combine sales with coupons you can often end up getting many products for FREE or with very little out of pocket.  The Extra Care Bucks print out at the bottom of your receipt and work like cash on your next visit.  Often coupons will print out as well ( I often receive a $4 off a $20 purchase coupon on my receipt- which can be combined with the ECBs to maximize savings.  (CVS also has a monthly sales ad that has a lot of items that you can earn ECBs with.)

3) In addition to earning ECBs on items on sale you also receive a dollar ECB with every 2 prescriptions that you fill.  Also you receive 2% back on your quarterly spending 4 times a year.

4) Start enjoying the savings!  Each week I will post a compilation of sale items and coupons that match them to help you choose your purchases.  If there are several things that I want to purchase I will often visit a couple of times each week so that I am getting ECBs back each time and using them on the next visit so that I can maximize my savings.  If time doesn’t allow for this just buy what you would benefit from and then take the ECBs back the next week and use towards that weeks savings.

*ECBs cannot be used for alcohol, tobacco, prescriptions, and some other similar purchases.

Feel free to email if you have any questions

HEB Deals this week

The HEB ad this week was pretty small and I didn't find any good coupon/sale matchups.  HEB always has tons of in-store coupons so if you find a good deal with one while your shopping please leave a comment here so that we can all see- thanks!

Meal Deal:

Buy:

Buitoni Family Size Pasta 20 oz. and

Buitoni Pasta Sauce 10-15 oz and receive:

-Del Monte Vegetables 28 oz

-Fresh Express Caesar or C. lite Complete Salad

-Haagen-Daz Ice Cream 14-16 oz

-Hill Country Fare Round Top Bread

Combo Loco Deals:

Buy 5 pk Hot or Lean Pockets and receive:

-Nestle Juicy Juice 46 oz

-Nestle Candy Bars 8 pk (mini)

Buy Nestle Nesquik (chocolate or strawberry) and recieve:

-Hill Country Fare Soft & Chewy Cookies

-Nestle Juicy Juice 46 oz

Buy Fuze 6 pk and receive:

-HEB Corn Chips

Buy Wright Bacon (24 oz) and receive:

-Simply Potatoes (hash browns or diced pot. with onions)

Randall's Savings This Week

Here are my coupon/sale matchups for this week:

Saturday and Sunday Only:

Wishbone Salad Dressing (16 oz) (includes 7 oz spritzers or 9.5 oz Bountiful)

-       Red Plum 3/15/09 $1 off Bountiful Dressing

-       Red Plum 3/15/09 $1.25/2 16 oz, Spritzer, or Bountiful

= FREE - .37 each

 

April 22-28

 Yoplait Yogurt .50 each (must buy 10 for this price)

-       Smart Source 4/19 .40/6

=4.60 for 10

 

Healthy Choice or Marie Callender’s Meals $1.99

-       Smart Source 4/5/09 $1.00/2 Healthy Choice

=1.50 each wyb 2

 

Yoplait Go-Gurt 2/$5

-       Smart Source 4/19 .35

-       Smart Source 4/19 .75/2

= 2.15 each or 4.25/2

 

Del Monte Fruit Naturals 7.5 – 8 oz. $1.00

 

Kelloggs Rice Krispies or Froot Loops $1.99

            -Red Plum 4/5/09 $1.00 off

= .99

Buy 2 Classico Pasta Sauces  ($2.00 each) and Get 2 Boxes of Safeway Pasta Free

Safeway Select Artisan Angel Food Cake - $1.99

 

 

 

Spend $30 on participating items and receive $10 off coupon on your next visit

(add states to look for tags in the store and that over $3,000 items are participating in this deal)  One their own these aren’t great deals but if you consider receiving 1/3 back in a coupon that makes some of them good.  Also, with many other products participating you may find some bargains in the store.

 

Pictured in the ad are:

*Dasani Water 4.99

*8 pack Coca-Cola cans 2/$7

*Baked Lays or Sun Chips 2/$6

*Nabisco Snack Crackers $3.49

-       Smart Source 3/15/09 $1.00/2

=2.99 each wyb 2

*Amy’s Pizza $4.99

*Eating Right Meals or Pizza 5/$10

*I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter $1.99

*Horizon Organic Milk 64 oz $3.69

*Simply Orange Juice 2/$6

*Chinet Dinner Plates $4.49

*Lysol Wipes 2/$5

*Organics Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $8.49/lb

*Colgate Toothpaste or Toothbrush $2.99

*Dove Skin Care $6.99

*Safeway Vitamins or Osteo Bi-Flex 50% off

 

 

 

 

Free Roll of Reynolds Recycled Foil!

Go to this website and print a rebate form for a free roll of Reynolds Recycled Aluminum Foil.  It is only available to print today!

Free 2 Year Subscription to Lego Club Magazine

In our house we seem to be all lego, all the time!

I was excited to find this offer for a free 2 year subscription to Lego Club Magazine.

Visit this website and click on your country and it takes you to the form to request your subscription.  It took about 2 minutes to sign up and I had a confirmation email almost instantly.

http://club1.lego.com/en-US/legomagazine/default.aspx

Red Plum Coupon Insert 4/19/09

Pedigree Dentastix All Natural treats for dogs	2.00	6/13/09
Face Lift product (excluding Hydreight)	5.00	5/31/09
Schick Quattro Titanium Razor/Trimmer or Refill	4.00	6/14/09
Pedigree Dog Food (8.8 lb. or larger)	1.50	5/30/09
Pedigree Dog Food (6 cans/pouches or multi pack)	1.00	5/30/09
Pedigree Treats for dogs	1.00	5/30/09
L'oreal Hip Eye Product	2.00	7/12/09
L'oreal Extend Mascara or Paris Eye Product	1.00	7/12/09
L'oreal Sublime Product	1.00	7/12/09
Quaker Fiber & Omega 3 Chewy Oat Granola Bar	1.00	6/20/09
Sundown Naturals Vitamins and Supplements	1.00	6/2/09
Natural Instincts Hair Color	4.00	5/31/09
Balsam Lasting Color haircolor	1.00	5/31/09
Herbal Essences Hair products	2.00/2	5/31/09
One a Day O2 Product	3.00	7/31/09
One a Day Women's Product	2.00	7/31/09
One a Day Men's Product	2.00	7/31/09
Riceworks	1.00	5/31/09
Sara Lee Bites	1.00	6/30/09
Sara Lee Simple Sweets Item	1.00	6/30/09
Sarna Original Anti-Itch Lotion- 7.5 oz.	2.50	6/30/09
Sarna Sensitive Anti-Itch Lotion- 7.5 oz.	2.50	6/30/09
McCormick Grill Mates, Marinade, or Spice Rub	0.50	7/12/09
Angel Soft - 4 regular rolls or larger	0.50	6/21/09
Nivea Body Wash for Women	1.00	6/30/09
Sparkle Paper Towels - 2 Giant Rolls or Larger	1.00	5/18/09
Hillshire Farms Smoked Sausage Links	0.55	5/30/09
Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage	.75/2	5/30/09
Smart Balance Heart Right Buttery Spread	1.00	6/30/09
Rimmel Lasting Finish Kiss and Stay Lipgloss	1.00	6/30/09
Rimmel Face, Lip, or Nail Product	1.00	6/30/09
Lawry's Seasoning Mixes	.50/2	7/31/09
Scotch-Brite Scrub Sponge or Scour Pad Multi Pack	0.75	5/31/09
Met-Rx Protein Bars	2.00/3	5/30/09
Advil tablets, caplets, gel caps, liqui-gels or migraine (40 ct. +)	1.00	5/31/09
Alavert Product	2.00	7/31/09
ThermaCare Heat Wrap	1.00	7/31/09
ThermaCare Arthritis Heat Wrap	1.50	7/31/09
Hefty Waste Bags	1.00	5/31/09
Osteo Bi-Flex Product	5.00	6/3/09
N.Y.C. Nail, Lip or Face Product $1.72 or higher	1.00	6/30/09
N.Y.C. Smoock Proof Long Wearing Lip Color	1.00	6/30/09

Smart Source Coupon Insert 4/19/09

Arm and Hammer Essentials Liquid or Powder Laundry Det.	$1.00/2	6/15/09
Arm and Hammer Essentials Cleaners Starter Kit or Refills	1.00	6/15/09
Arm and Hammer Essentials Fabric Softener Sheets	$1.00/2	6/15/09
Right Guard, Dry Idea, or Soft & Dri Product	1.00	6/30/09
Cheerios, Banana Nut	0.75	5/30/09
Yoplait Products	.75/2	6/13/09
Yoplait Products	0.35	6/13/09
Wanchai Ferry Dinner Kit	1.00	6/13/09
Yoplait Yogurt Cups, Original or Light Smoothie	.40/6	6/13/09
15-18oz Nabisco Cookies (Target Store Coupon)	1.00/2	6/30/09
7 to 16 oz Kraft Cheese Singles (Target Store Coupon)	1.00/2	6/30/09
16 oz Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs (Target Store Coupon)	1.00/2	6/30/09
Fiber One Toaster Pastries	0.50	5/30/09
Fiber One Yoplait Yougurt Multipack	0.50	6/13/09
Slim Jim Meat Sticks, 16 count or higher	0.75	5/31/09
Planters Big Nut or 100 calorie granola bars	0.75	7/31/09
Starbucks Chocolate	1.00	8/31/09
White Castle, 6 Microwavable Hamburgers or Cheeseburgers	0.50	7/18/09
V-8 V-Fusion juice, 46 0z.	1.00	6/30/09
Pepperidge Farms Baked Natural Snacks	1.00	7/31/09
L'oreal Excellence to Go	3.00	7/12/09
Kraft Bagel-fuls	0.75	5/31/09
Capri Sun Sunrise Product	1.00	7/31/09
Huggies Diapers	1.50	5/16/09
Huggies Overnight Diapers	2.00	5/16/09
Huggies Bath and Body Product	1.00	7/18/09
Huggies Baby Wipes, 64 count or larger	0.75	7/18/09
Act Total Care, 18 oz.	1.00	7/20/09
Act Total Care, 33 oz.	2.00	7/20/09
Huggies Little Swimmers	1.00	7/12/09
Huggies Little Swimmers Sun Care	2.00	6/30/09
Pull-Ups, Jumbo or larger	3.00	5/16/09
Pull-Ups, Jumbo or larger	2.00	6/13/09
Red Baron Singles Product	0.75	6/27/09
Bic Soleil Disposable Shaver	2.00	5/17/09
Bic Comfort 3 Advance Shaver, 4 Pack	2.00	5/31/09
Good Nights Sleep Pants, Jumbo Pack or larger	1.50	5/16/09
Pure and Natural Body Wash, Liquid Hand Soap, or Bar Soap	1.00	7/31/09
Hersheys Spec Dark, Ex Dark, or Cocao Res item 3.5 oz+	1.00	5/24/09
Scott Naturals toilet paper, 4 rolls or more	1.00	5/31/09
Scott Naturals Paper Towels, 6 or more rolls	1.00	5/31/09
Clearasil, any product	2.00	7/12/09
Wholly Salsa (Buy and save on your favorite chips)	3.00	6/6/09
Wholly Salsa	B1G1	6/6/09
Gorton's Shrimp Item	1.00	5/9/09
Energizer, Batteries or Flashlight	1.00	5/24/09
Sani Hands or Sani Hands for Kids	1.00	12/31/10
Sensodyne or Sensodyne ProNamel	0.75	6/30/09
Sensodyne ProNamel for Children	0.75	6/30/09
Steamfresh vegetable or rice varieties	1.00/2	5/30/09
Steamfresh Meals for Two	2.00	5/30/09
Tums, 24 ct or larger	1.00/2	5/31/09
Tums Dual Action (25 ct or larger)	3.00	5/31/09
Johnson's Body Care wash or lotion (for women)	2.00	7/20/09
Reyonld's Wrap from 100% Recycled Aluminum	0.55	6/13/09
Colgate Max White- 4.6 or 6 oz (Target only)	1.00	5/16/09
Colgate Max White toothbrush (Target Only)	1.00	5/16/09
Colgate Wisp, 4 or 16 count (Target Only)	0.50	5/16/09
Finish Electrasol Quantum, Poweball Tabs, or Gelpacs	2.50	5/17/09
Nature Made Triple Flex	3.00	5/19/09
Nature Made Vitamin	1.00	5/19/09
Claritin, Non-Drowsey or Children's (4 oz. syrup or 10 ct. +)	2.00	5/17/09
Claritin, Non-Drowsey (24 count or larger)	5.00	5/17/09
Claritin, Non-Drowsey (24 count or larger)	7.00	4/26/09
Glade Spray	B1G1	5/31/09
GE Energy Smart compact flourescent lighting	1.00	6/30/09
Glade Carpet and Room Odor Eliminator	0.75	5/30/09
Glade Plugins Refill get warmer free	B1G1	5/9/09
Glade Plugins Scented oil twin or two single	1.00	5/9/09
Physicians Formula Cosmetic Product	1.00	7/31/09
Grande Tortilla Chips	1.00	6/30/09

Recent Savings

Combining Sales and Coupons

I bought these items on a recent visit to Wal-Mart.  The total was over $32 and I ended up paying $4.33 

out of pocket!!

I have tried cutting coupons in the past and would spend so much time cutting and sorting only to go to the grocery store and save a few dollars at a time.  While every little bit helps, this just didn't seem to be worth all the effort.  I knew that there had to be a way to save more but I quickly got discouraged and just gave up.  Now I am learning to find items that are on sale and combine them with coupons for the maximum savings.  I have also learned some easy organization tips that have made the process easier.  

In the coming days I will begin to share some of the simple strategies that I have learned and you can begin to see savings add up.

These were my purchases last week at CVS and Walgreens.  These items totaled $164.84 and I paid 

$31.77 

out of pocket!