Shopping Trip - June 14, 2010

So, I did some major shopping all morning. Here's how I did:

Bath & Body Works: almost half the store was marked 50 - 75% off

3 x Sweet Pea Forever 3 Wick Candles (ironically named LOL) $19.50 -> $4.87 each
1 x Sweet Pea Forever Body Lotion $10.50 -> $2.62
1 x Sweet Pea Forever Body Spray $12.00 -> $3.00
1 x Tote Bag- pic above $2.50 (promotion going on, buy tote for $2.50 and save 10% off of everything from now until July 5, 2010)
Subtotal: $22.73
-10% Tote Bag Promotion of $2.27
Tax: $1.79
Total after tax and discounts: $22.25
-$20.53 in gift cards
=$1.72 OOP

*Just a note: I hate being a pain, but I will be returning all of this and re-buying it tomorrow. When I got home from shopping, I was searching on the web and found that the Divas posted about a $10/$40 coupon from B&BW. I'll be grabbing a few more of those candles!!!!

Victoria's Secret: had a coupon for free panty plus $10 off any purchase

1 x Panty $7.50
2 x Pure Seduction Purse Sized Lotion $3.00 each
2 x Pure Seduction Purse Sized Body Spray $3.00 each
Subtotal: $19.50
-$10 off any purchase
-$7.50 free panty
Tax: 18¢
Total after tax and discounts: $2.18
-$2.18 in gift cards
=$0.00 OOP

*I also received a CRT survey for $10/$50

Walgreens: they were out of everything I was ISO

1 x 2 pk. of Expo Dry Erase Markers $3.29 -> 82¢
Subtotal: 82¢
Tax: 7¢
Total after tax and discounts: 89¢
=89¢ OOP

Walmart:

2 x Purina Kitten Chow $1.87 each
Subtotal: $3.74
-$1.87 Free Kitten Chow up to $2.19 (5/2/10 SS)
-$1.87 Free Kitten Chow up to $2.19 (5/2/10 SS)
Tax: 33¢
Total after tax and discounts: 33¢
=33¢ OOP

Target: 2 Transactions, only got reusable bag discount once, but was lucky enough to receive overage

2 x Shout Trial Size 97¢ each
2 x Shout Spray $1.97 each
2 x Vaseline Fresh Aloe Trial Size 97¢ each
4 x Pampers Kandoo Wipes $1.49 each
3 x Johnson & Johnson Safety Swabs $1.39 each
2 x Scotch Fur Fighter $5.99 -> $2.48 each
2 x Glade Fabric & Air $3.49 each
1 x STP Oil Treatment $2.49
1 x STP 3 pk. Gas Treatment $2.99
2 x Kleenex Hand Towels $2.99 each
Subtotal: $41.35
-2 x $1/1 Shout Target Peelie (not good on trial size)
-2 x $1/1 Shout Target IP (good on trial size)
-2 x 55¢/1 Shout MQ Peelie on bottle
-2 x $1/1 Vaseline Fresh Aloe (good on trial size)
-4 x $1/1 Pampers Kandoo (4/4/10 P&G)
-3 x $1/1 Johnson's Baby Product MQ (4/25/10 SS, 6/6/10 RP)
-1 x 75¢/2 Johnson's Baby Product Target IP
-1 x 75¢/1 Johnson's Baby Product Target Q (this was on shelf, possibly from registry booklet)
-2 x $4/1 Scotch Fur Fighter MQ (4/11/10 SS)
-2 x $2/1 Glade Fabric & Air Target IP
-2 x $1/1 Glade Fabric & Air MQ
-2 x $2/1 STP Product
-2 x $1/1 Kleenex Hand Towels Target IP
-2 x $1/1 Kleenex Hand Towels MQ (5/2/10 SS)
-1 x 5¢ reusable bag discount
Tax: $2.60
Total after tax and discounts: $6.30
=$6.30 OOP

CVS: 2 Transactions
6 x Godiva Gem Chocolates $4.99 each
2 x CVS brand Tissues $1.29 -> $1.00
4 x Gillette Body Wash $4.99 -> $4.00 each (was charged for 4, but supposed to be 3, so I'll either get an adjustment or just ask for another bottle tomorrow)
Subtotal: $47.94
-2 x $4/$20 Scanner Q's (remember I did 2 transactions, 1 per transaction)
-3 x BOGO Godiva Gem Chocolates Scanner Q's $4.99 each
-2 x $1/1 CVS Brand Allergy Scanner Q's
-1 x BOGO Gillette Body Wash Q $4.00 (6/6/10 P&G)
-1 x $4/2 Gillette Body Wash Q (5/2/10 P&G)
-1 x $1 ECB
Tax: $2.01
Total after tax and discounts: $15.98
-$15.98 on gift cards
=$0.00 OOP (received an $8.00 ECB for buying 2 Gillette body wash)

Total Savings: $169.93
Total Gift Cards Used: $38.69
Total OOP: $9.24 (have $8.00 ECB left to spend)

Free Father's Day Card from Walgreens

From Thursday, June 10 to Saturday, June 12, 2010, you can get a free folded Father's Day Card from Walgreens using the Code "DADCARD". Click here to create one.

Free Sample - Cankermelts

Click here for a free sample of Cankermelts, and you can click here for a coupon for a free 12ct. of Cankermelts (redeemable at Rite Aid or Walgreens through September 15th, 2009).

Walgreens Coupon Policy

Dear Julie,

Thank you for taking your time to contact our Corporate Offices. We appreciate hearing from our customers and value all comments received.

Walgreen stores accept a variety of coupons everyday. The coupons fall into two categories:

#1. Walgreens issued coupons and
#2. Manufacturer issued coupons

The following are some guidelines for accepting these types of coupons.

We will accept one Walgreen issued coupon and one manufacturer coupon for the same item, unless either coupon prohibits such use.

Walgreens Roto Ad coupons, IVC (Instant Value Coupon) coupons, and a manufacturers coupon can be used towards the purchase of any one item.

Walgreens does not provide cash back if a coupon is presented for more than the purchase value of the item.

Walgreens does not accept coupons from other retailers or coupons for products not carried in our stores. All valid coupons must be presented to the cashier at the time of sale.

When purchasing a Buy 1 Get 1 free item, only one coupon can be applied towards the purchase because the customer is only purchasing one item.

If a coupon states good on any size of the product and does not specifically exclude trail sizes of this product, the coupon can be used to purchase trial sized products.

Internet coupons can be accepted whether they are printed in color or in black and white. Walgreens does not accept expired coupons. As a company we do not price match.

If an item that was purchased with a coupon is returned, we will refund theprice paid by the customer. Example: If the item retail was $1.49 and the manufacturers coupon was $.25 off, we would refund $1.24.

Again, thank you for letting us know about your satisfaction. We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Sincerely,


XXXXX
Supervisor, Consumer Relations

3 stores, 3 amazing trips!!

First on my list of the day was Kmart. I was there the other day and saw some Scotch pop-up tapes on clearance for $0.49 each. I remembered seeing a $0.75/1 printable coupon out there so immediately came home to print them, but wasn't able to go back to the store that day. So today I stopped there first. This is how I did:

3 rolls of Scotch Tape (clearanced to $1 each)
19 Scotch pop-up tapes (clearanced to $0.49 each)
-1 $1.50/3 rolls of Scotch tape Q
-12 $0.75/1 Scotch pop-up tape Q's
Subtotal: $10.81 before coupons
Total after coupons and tax: $2.88 (tax was $1.05)

They couldn't figure out how to mark the pop-up tape coupons down so instead they took them at face value and got as close to the amount as possible without going over. Plus, I got a $3 off any purchase coupon for scanning my K'ching card (their new rewards card) so a MM!!!! If anyone knows of any coupons on the Scotch pop-up tape refills, let me know as they were clearanced to $0.59 each. Also, the Scotch contour tape was clearanced for $0.64, I'd love if someone knew about some coupons on these too *hint hint*

Next on my list for the day was Walgreens. I had well over $250 in RR's to spend because of the Bayer contour meters deal this month, and they expired today so I had to use them up. I didn't buy a lot of deals, but instead spent it on things we usually don't get with coupons. Here's how I did:

1 Kodak Digital Camera $99.99
5 Tuf Paper Towels $0.89 each (on sale with in-ad Q for $0.59 each)
2 Slim Jim $1.39 each (hubby came, and so did the kids)
1 Plastic Food Storage Containers 20 pack $5.00
1 6 pack of raisins $1.00
3 York Peppermint patties $0.69 each (on sale for 3/$2.00)
6 Kraft Mac n Cheese crackers $0.59 each (on sale for 2/$1.00)
2 Walgreens paper plates $1.79 each (on sale 2/$3.00)
1 Andes Mints (my favorite!!!) $2.29
10 Ramen Noodle Soup (great fillers!) $0.29 each (on sale for 4/$1.00, 2 rang up $0.29)
1 Cake Pan $6.49
1 Party cups $1.99
2 Kodak Disposable Cameras $7.99 (on sale for $4.99)
2 Neosporin 0.5 oz $5.99 each (gave $4.00 RR)
2 Crystal Light $2.99 (on sale 2/$5.00)
2 Cars for the kids $0.69 each (on sale 2/$1.00)
1 Hawaiian Tropic 50 SPF (we're very fair) $10.99
1 Graphic T-shirt for hubby $7.99 (I don't know why he wanted this)
1 Headphones $7.99
1 Tote bag $5.00
4 Charmin 12 packs clearanced to $5.89
1 Plastic silverware $2.00
5 packs of Pepsi $3.00 (on sale for 5/$12.00 with in-ad Q)
-49 $5 RR's from Bayer deal
-2 $1 Charmin Q's
-2 $1 Neosporin Q's
-1 $2.00 Hawaiian Tropic Q
Subtotal: $292.07 before coupons and sales
Total after coupons and tax: $21.59 ($19.04 was tax) and rec'd a $4 RR for the Neosporin

Some of the items are for trains/exchanges and some are for Jayden's birthday party in 3 weeks.

Next on my list is a local grocery store called Jubilee. This week Duncan Hines brownie mixes are on sale for $0.79 each.

11 boxes of Duncan Hines Brownies $0.79 each
-11 $0.35/1 Duncan Hines Brownies (doubled to $0.70)
Subtotal: $8.69 before coupons
Total after coupons and tax (well in this case no tax): $0.99!!!

So, all in all, I spent $25.46 OOP and saved $464.23 today, plus I have $3 towards Kmart and $4 towards Walgreens! I'll be making some of those $0.09 brownies in the pan that I bought at Walgreens in a few minutes and then relaxing!

My 2 day craziness

So this is how I did on Saturday and Sunday, between Rite Aid, Kohls, CVS, Kmart, and Walgreens. I hope I didn't forget anything.

CVS (1 transaction):
(1) Tylenol Allergy (clearance for $1.82, had $1/1 Q)
(4) Cotton Rounds ($0.99, had $1/1 Q, rec'd $1 ECB for each one)
Spent $0.86, Saved $10.47

Rite Aid (11 transactions at different stores):
(11) Jumbo packs of Pampers ($10.49, had $1/1 Q for all but 1)
(11) One Touch Meters ($19.99, had 11 up to $20 Q's)
(1) Green Tea for my hubby $1.49(he was complaining)
Also used 11 $10/$30 RA Q
Spent $8.10, Saved $356.39

Kohls (2 transactions):
(1) Easter Dress for Lexi $14.40
(1) PJs for Jayden $8.00 (18 mo. and they are only a little big!)
Used $5 Q for each
Spent $12.99, Saved $31.01

Walgreens (1 transaction):
(9) Reynold's Wrap $0.89 with in ad Q (had 9 $1/1 MQs)
(1) Excedrin $1.99 (had $1/1 MQ, rec'd $1 RR)
(4) Ramen Noodle Soup $1.00 (needed a filler)
Spent $1.70, Saved $20

Kmart (5 transactions):
(3) Rubbermaid 21 gallon totes $3.99 (had $1/1 Q's, in wrong spot, manager adjusted)
(10) Gillette Body Wash $4.50 (had $2/1 Q's)
(14) Head & shoulders $4.50 (had $1.50/1 Q's)
(1) Cottonelle wipes Refill $4.69 (had $1/1 Q)
(12) Fruit Rolls Ups $2.00 (had $1/2 Q's, got a $5 GC out of 1, and when you bought so much of these and fruit snacks, you got $$ off your next transaction)
(12) Fruit Snacks $2.00 (had $1/2 Q's)
(9) Sure Deodorant $2.29 (for my mom, had $1/1 Q's)
(1) KY Jelly $3.99 (had $2/1 Q)
(1) Sunsilk Shampoo $3.00 (had $1/1 Q)
(1) Sunsilk Conditioner $3.00 (had $1/1 Q)
(2) Sunsilk Stylers $3.00 (had $1/1 Q's)
(1) Zipper Binder on clearance $1.50!!!!!
(1) Mechanical Pencils on clearance $1.00
(1) Littlest Pet Shop on clearance $2.50 (Lexi loves these!)
(1) Suave Lotion $2.50 (had $1/1 Q)
(1) A&D $5.19 (had $2/1 Q, this rang up $1.19 more than the shelf tag, but I didn't notice till I got home)
(1) BIC disposable razors $3.99 (had $2/1 Q)
(1) Desitin $5.99 (had $2/1 Q)
(1) Jergens Lotion $1.79 (had $1/1 Q)
(1) St. Joseph's Aspirin $2.29 (had $1/1 Q)
(2) Hall's $1 (had $1/2 Q)
(3) Endust $3.29 (had $2/1 Q)
(1) Softsoap Bodywash $3.99 (had $1/1 Q)
(1) Windex wipes $2.79 (had $1.50/1 Q)
(1) Charmin wipes Refill $2.00 (had $1/1 Q)
(1) Dawn plus hand renewal $2.99 (had $1.50/1 Q)
(1) J&J 1st Aid Gauze Pads $1.69 (had $1/1 Q)
(1) Scrubbing Bubbles Bath wipes $2.79 (had $1/1 Q
(2) Peppermint Patties (none of the sales were posted, so ended up needing fillers in the 1st trans.)
Also used 4 $5/$50 Q's, and 3 $3.50 Q's from the BC fruit snacks
Spent $50, Saved $351.69

I was there when Kmart opened and they were out of a lot of items. And also, a few things that I planned on getting were higher priced than what they were mentioned on here. I didn't realize I had enough stuff for 5 transactions, and I only printed 4 $5/$50 so I could've used that too, but all in all I did pretty good. I know the H & S was almost 1/2 of my total too ($21 worth) but $1.50 each is a good price and my hubby uses it like there's no tomorrow. I'm hoping to go back on Friday as I still have tons of Q's (that's what I did last doubles and they were restocking) so hopefully my savings will be higher.

Total Spent: $73.65 (and have $1 RR and $4 ECBs to spend in the future)
Total Saved: $769.56, about 91%!

I didn't take pictures because I put most of it away before I thought about it.

The sad thing is, I thought I'd be all shopped out, but I'm still on a high from Kmart and Rite Aid!!