Drug Store finds 2/23/2014 ($16.67 Out of Pocket with $35 back in various ways!)

CVS

I found some great deals on clearance Valentine's Day cards/candy.  I bought it to give to students at school!  I also bought some things for the Easter Bunny.. who will be coming soon!  It is never too early to stock up.. especially on the Reese eggs, which are essentials in our house.  There have been years where you couldn't find these right before Easter!

3 bags of Reese Eggs (on sale $9/3)
12 Reese Eggs $0.99 each (CVS sale Buy 1, get one free)
1 Snickers bar
1 2liter of Sunkist Orange $0.99
3 Airhead valentine's Sets ($3.99 - 75% off sale)
4 Skittles Valentine's Sets  ($3.99 - 75% off sale)

Total before coupons and sales:  $75.54
Total with sales, but before coupons:  $24.13

Coupons used:
4 coupons for $1/3 Reese products (in today's paper)
1 coupon for $2/3 Reese bagged products (in today's paper)
1 $0.30/1 2 liter coupon from the CVS Red coupon machine
1 coupon for a FREE Snicker's bar (from facebook instant win)
$9.75 in ECB from last week

Total after coupons:  $6.89, plus I got $2 in ECB (for buying 3 bagged Reece's products).

RITE AID
2 Colgate Toothbrushes $2.99 each
2 Colgate Toothpastes $3.50 each
2 boxes of Triskets 2/$5


Total Before Sales and Coupons:  $24.91
Total with sales, but before coupons:  $18.35

Coupons used:
1 coupon from previous newspaper for $1.50/2 Colgate Toothbrushes
2 coupons from today's paper for $0.50 any Colgate toothpasted
2 Internet coupons for $1/1 Trisket
$9.00 in UPS from last week

Total after coupons:  $4.85 PLUS, I got $25 in UP rewards to use next week (2 for $3 each on toothpaste, 2 for $2 each for the toothpaste AND $15 for spending a total of $100 (precoupon) in February at Rite Aid!!  I am also getting $1.00 back from Checkout 51 for buying Trisket Crackers!  :)

WALGREENS
4 packages of Oreo cookies 2/$5
2 bottles of Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foam 2/$6
2 bottles of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ 2/$3 (with in ad coupon)

Total before sales and coupons: $32.17
Total after sales, but before coupons:  $21.43

Coupons used:
2 newspaper coupons for $0.75/2 packages Oreo Cookies
2 Internet printables for $1/1 Scrubbing Bubbles
1 Internet Coupon for $2/2 Sweet Baby Ray's
$9 in RR from 2 weeks ago (didn't shop there last week)

Total after coupons:  $4.93, PLUS, I got $2 in RR for next week, 4000 balance rewards points (2000 for buying 2 Oreos) and $1.00 back from Checkout 51 for buying 2 Scrubbing Bubbles!  If you are new to balance rewards, 1000 points equals $1 and you can use it off your next purchase when you get up to $5.

So today, I spent $16.67 total for everything in the 3 photos combined.  I also got $29 in various rewards to the drug stores in coupons, $4 in balance rewards points and $2 from Checkout 51.  I was able to get some treats for both my classroom and Easter Baskets too! :)

THIS is why I love couponing!  I still have $194.55 to spend on groceries for February, even though we splurged $40 on steaks for a family Valentine's dinner AND I paid $32 for Crazy Bread from a fundraiser!  Definitely no discounts to be found on those, or my Aldi trips, but I've still managed to save 74.8% on groceries this month!

Quick trip to Buehler's.. there goes a little over $5.00

Today' ended up being a little busier than expected, as the dryer wasn't working and I spent a big chunk of the day tearing it apart to fix it!  (TIP:  There really is a video online to fix absolutely everything!)

Anyway.. off to Buehler's!

4 boxes of PB cheerios (on sale $10/4 and get a free gallon of milk wyb 4)
Gallon of milk
3 Grands Biscounts
Bananas
1 box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix

Total before sales and coupons: $28.84

Coupons used:
4 newspaper coupons for $0.75/1 box of cheerios (doubled to $1.50)
1 newspaper coupon for $0.30/2 Grands biscuits
1 Internet printed coupon for $0.50/1 Grands biscuit (doubled $1.00)

Total after coupons:  $7.65  BUT I am getting $0.50 back from Checkout 51 for buying $1+ bananas, $0.50 back from ibotta for "buying" milk, and a total of $1.34 back from SavingStar ($0.62 Jiffy mix, their Friday freebie, $0.32 back on bananas and $0.40 on the Grands biscuits.)

So, after all my cash back, the grand total came to $5.31!  :)

CVS & Rite Aid Shopping .. $14.14 Out of pocket.. with more back :)

Rite Aid
2 boxes Corn Pops 2/$4 (Plus get $1 UP wyb 2)
2 boxes Frosted Flakes 2/$4 (Plus get $1 UP wyb 2)
4 packages of Peeps $1 each  (Plus get $1 UP wyb 2)
2 Betty Crocker Chocolate Frostings 2/$4  (Plus get $1 UP wyb 2)
3 12pk Diet Coke 3/$12.99  (Plus get $2 UP wyb 3)
1 Bottle Irish Spring Body Wash $3.49

Retail before Sale Prices: $57.18
Total After Sales, Before Coupons: $33.60

3 FREE Coke 12pk coupons from mycokerewards (these are the last 3 I have on hand) -$14.97 (Took off more than expected for some reason?  It automatically scanned that way!)
2 Internet coupons from Kellogg Family Rewards newsletter for $1/2 boxes
1 Internet coupon from Boxtops for Education site for $1/2 Betty Crocker items
$2 coupon off Irish Spring from Rite Aid flyer
$10 in UPs Rewards left over from 2 weeks ago (expired today)

Total After Coupons:  $2.64, plus I got $7 in UPs rewards for next week (In addition to the $3 UPs from last week's shopping) I also have $0.75 coming back from SavingStar for buying 2 frostings.

CVS
4 12packs of Diet Coke 4/$15 (Plus get $5 ECB when you spend $15)
3 bags of Mega M&M $0.75 each (Plus get a $0.75 ECB for buying 1)
5 Suave mousse/hair sprays 2/$5.50 (Spend $12, get $4 ECB back)

Retail before Sales:  $43.43
Total After Sale prices, Before Coupons: $33.08

Coupons used:
5 newspaper coupons for $1.50/1 Suave styling product
1 newspaper coupon for B2, G1 Free on M&Ms
1 $5/$25 purchase from CVS email (register your Extra Care card on their website to get emails)
$8 in ECB from last week's shopping

Total After Coupons:  $11.50, plus I got $9.75 in ECB for next week's shopping.



To wrap up this trip, I purchased $100.61 retail products, including 7 12packs of delicious Diet Coke, for only $14.14 out of pocket.  I got a total of $16.75 back in store rewards for next week AND $0.75 from SavingStar too.   Total savings for this trip after that SavingStar deposit?  86.5 %

A few stops today...

Buehlers
2 boxes of Corn Pops $3 each
2 boxes of chocolate Frosted Flakes $3 each
1 gallon of white milk $3.69
2 8oz packages shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2/$3

Total before coupons/promo: $18.69

-$3.69 Free milk from Buehler's with purchase of 4 boxes cereal (no coupons needed)
-2 coupons for $1/2 Kellogg cereals from Kellogg Family Rewards email newsletter (free to sign up)

Total after deals/promos:  $13.00  PLUS, I am getting $2.50 back from checkout51 ($1 for 2 Corn Pops, $1 for 2 Frosted Flakes, $0.50 milk) AND $0.50 back from ibotta for getting milk.

**Also at Buehler's, I bought the IAMS dog food bowl for $1.79.  I have separate money for pet food, but this was this week's 100% cash back item from savingstar.

Walmart
1 trial size Gold bond lotion $0.97
2 boxes Belvita breakfast bars $2.98 each (not a great sale, but I like these for quick breakfast!)
1 bottle VO5 conditioner $1.98
1 loaf wheat bread $1.48
1 package of buns $2.08 (Aldi was out of wheat bread and buns, so I had to pay more to get them here.)

Total before coupons: $12.68

Coupons used:
1 newspaper coupon for $1/2 Belvita
1 internet printed coupon for $1/1 VO5 product
1 newspaper coupon for $1 off any Gold Bond product

Total after coupons:  $9.68, plus I am getting $1.00 back from checkout 51 for the Belvita and $0.50 back from ibotta for the conditioner.


Aldi
1 box of cheese crackers $1.89
1 bag of french fries    $1.89
1 loaf of white bread $0.89
1 box of mashed potatoes $1.29
1 bag of frozen corn $0.95
1 package broccoli crowns $0.99

Total: $7.90, plus I am getting $0.75 back from checkout 51 ($0.25 for broccoli and $0.50 for any sliced bread)


**Yesterday, I stopped by Rite Aid to pick up 3 12pk of Diet coke.  They were $12.99/3, plus get $2 UP rewards when you bought 3.  I used 3 coupons for Free 12packs that I got from mycokerewards.  I paid the $0.94 tax and got my $2 UP reward for my next purchase.

**Today, I also popped by Collins to pick up some steaks for a late family Valentine's dinner.  I spent $37.95 on the 4 steaks.  Keep in mind that I still had $38.12 left from my January budget and had said I might splurge at some point!

As of today, I still have $288.99 left in the February budget and with today's purchase, have bought the remaining ingredients for the upcoming week's menu.

Sunday Shopping - Drug Stores and Buehler's

Rite Aid
3 Wet N Wild Nail Polish $1.99 (minus 40% Rite Aid sale) $1.19 each
4 Wet N Wild Nail Polish $0.99 (minus 40% Rite Aid sale) $0.59 each
2 Valentine's candy grams 2/$5

Total Before Coupons:  $11.72

Coupons used:
5 coupons from today's newspaper for $1/1 Wet N Wild cosmetic
1 Internet coupon for $1.75/2 Valentine Candy Cards
1 coupon for $1/$5 candy purchase that printed with my receipt last week
$2 UP reward from last week

Total After Coupons:  $ 1.42  , plus I got $1 in UPs Rewards for next week and still have UPs rewards from last week's shopping

CVS Transaction
2 Crest Rinse $3.99 each
1 Got2B Mousse $4.99
2 boxes of Capn Crunch $0.99 each

Total Before Coupons: $15.89

Coupons used:
2 coupons from P&G insert for $0.75/1 Crest Rinse
1 newspaper coupon from today's paper for $2/1 Got2b product
1 newspaper coupon for $0.75/2 Quaker cereals
$3 UPs rewards from All deal yesterday

Total After Coupons: $8.65, plus $6 UPs rewards

Walgreens Transaction #1
1 Rock Star Energy Drink $1.00
2 Mitchum Deodorant 2/$6

Total Before Coupons: $7.51

Coupons used:
2 newspaper coupons for $2/1 Mitchum

Total After Coupons: $3.51, Plus I got $5 RR

Walgreens Transaction #2 
2 Mitchum Deodorant 2/$6

Total before coupons $6.43

Coupons used:
2 newspaper coupons for $2/1 Mitchum


Total after coupons: $2.42, plus another $4 RR for next week
IF you have the Mitchum coupons from a month back, this is a money making deal. Pay $2.42, get $4.00 back!!

Buehler's
6 jars of Prego Alfredo sauce 3/$5
2 packages Thomas' english muffins $4.19 (buy 1 get one free sale)
1 box Arm & Hammer baking Soda
4 bags of Sargento shredded cheese 2/$4

Total Before coupons:  $23.04

Coupons used:
6 newspaper coupons for $0.75/1 Prego alfredo sauce (doubled to $1.50)
2 newspaper coupons for $0.55/1 Thomas' products
2 coupons for $0.40/2 Sargento cheese (doubled to $0.80)

Total after coupons: $10.04, plus I am getting $0.85 back from SavingStar for the baking soda as part of their freebie Friday deals

Today's shopping 2/8/2014

CVS

4 bags of All laundry tabs $3.99 each

1 gallon of milk (not shown) $2.49

Total before coupons: $19.61

Coupons used:

2 coupons from newspaper for $3/2 All

$6 in ECB from last week

Total Paid:  $7.61, plus I got $5.00 back from savingstar for spending $15+ on All

Kroger

9 cans of Cheddar cheese soup (I've never actually seen this included in a sale!)  $1 each

2 packages of Oreo cookies 2/$5

4 bags of Quaker rice cakes 2/$3

3 boxes of cereal 3/$9

2 bags grilled chicken strips 2/$5

5 boxes of Krusteaz cookie mix 2/$4

5 Ramen noodles 4/$3

2 packages of Ortega Taco Shells $1.25 each

1 Hormel REV wrap $1.99

1 can Fancy Feast cat food $0.99

1 container Dannon Greek yogurt $1.00

Total before coupons:  $69.45

Coupons used:

1 newspaper coupon for $0.75/2 Nabisco cookies (doubled to $1.50)

3 newspaper coupons for $0.40/3 Campbell's soup (doubled to $0.80)

2 newspaper coupons for $0.75/2 Quaker products (doubled to $1.50)

1 Kroger digital coupon for $3/3 Kellogg cereals

2 newspaper coupons for $0.55/1 Tyson grilled chicken (doubled to $1.10)

5 newspaper coupons for $0.55/1 Krusteaz cookie mixes (doubled to $1.10)

5 newspaper coupons for $0.50/1 Ramen noodles (doubled to $1.00)

1 newspaper coupon for $0.50/2 Ortega products

1 Kroger digital coupon for FREE Rev wrap (from freebie Friday a few weeks ago)

1 Kroger digital coupon for FREE Dannon Greek Yogurt (from freebie Friday this past week)

1 Kroger digital coupon for FREE Fancy Feast cat food (from Kroger instant win game on website)

Total after coupons:  $26.90, plus I'm getting $1.00 back from Checkout 51 for the Froot Loops!

**Not my best trip, but I did get some treats, like Oreos and grilled chicken strips that I don't usually splurge on!

A little Groundhog Day Shopping trip.. less than $20 total spent for all 4 pictures!

CVS Transaction #1
5 packages of Scott Paper Towels @ $5.99 each
1 Skintimate Shaving gel $3.79

Total Before Coupons:  $36.19

Coupons used:
5 $1/1 coupons off Scott Paper Towels from newspaper weeks ago
1 $1/1 Internet printed coupon (coupons.com) off Skintimate
$15 ECB from last week's shopping trip
$3 CVS coupon via email for my birthday
$5 off $25 coupon via email

Total After Coupons:  $6.61

CVS Transaction #2
2 bags of Snickers snack size 2/$6
2 boxes Apple Jacks $1.99 each
4 boxes of PopTarts $1.99 each
1 Colgate Max toothpaste $3.00

Total Before Coupons:  $21.26

Coupons used:
3 Internet coupons for $1/2 Kellogg products (via email.. sign up free at their website!)
1 newspaper coupon for $1.50/2 Mars Snack Size
1 CVS internet coupon for $1/2 Mars Snack Size from cvs.com
1 coupon for $2.25/1 Colgate toothpaste from red coupon machine in CVS
1 coupon from today's paper for $0.75/1 Colgate
$12 ECB from transaction #1

Total After Coupons:  $0.66, Plus I got $6 ECB from next week and $1 via checkout51 for buying 2 Apple Jacks.

Rite Aid
2 GE lightbulbs $3.99 each
4 bags Purex laundry soap 2/$6
2 boxes Honey Nut Cheerios 2/$5

Total Before Coupons:  $26.43

Coupons used:
2 newspaper coupons for $1/1 GE light bulb
4 internet coupons for $1/1 Purex
1 Internet coupon for Buy 1 , Get 1 free Cheerios (Everyday saver.com)
$15 UP+ rewards from last week.  (Still have $2 rewards from last week that I didn't use.)

Total After Coupons:  $1.48,Plus I got $10 in UP+ rewards to use next week AND I am getting $1 back from SavingStar for buying 2 Cheerios.

Walmart
6 packages Bic pens $1.00 each
5 trial size Gold Bond lotions $0,97 each
2 boxes Belvita cookies $2.98 each
2 boxes Pillsbury donuts $2.88 each

Total Before Coupons:  $23.36

Coupons used:
6 coupons for $1/1 Bic product from newspaper
5 coupons for $1/1 any size Gold Bond product from paper
1 coupon for $1/2 Belvita cookies
1 coupon for $1/2 Pillsbury donuts (from a tear pad)

Total after coupons: $10.36, plus $2.25 back via Ibotta and $1.00 back from checkout 51.