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Went to CVS today and ended up with 100% savings!


-CVS shaving cream, reg. price $1.59, had FREE item coupon
-2 Aveeno Shampoo/Conditioner, on sale $6.49, had 2 $1.50/1 MQ
-1 Aveeno styler, on sale $6.49, had $1.50/1 MQ
-1 Aveeno body wash, on sale $5.99
-Also used $10 previous ECBs, and $5/25 purchase coupon

Total spent: around $8 including tax...already put the receipt in a rebate envelope!
Less: Aveeno $10 MIR wyb $25 worth of products
I made $2 buying all this stuff, including paying for tax!!

Publix Trip 6/25

I meant to go to Publix and CVS after work so I could go get my free shaving cream - but I think the CVS trip is going to wait until tomorrow. It started raining when I got out of Publix and I REALLY didn't feel like going anywhere else. I have to go by Costco tomorrow anyway to pick up some chicken, so it all worked out. I didn't do terrific at Publix, but it wasn't a horrible trip either:

• 1 package Publix hot dog buns, reg. price $1.09
• 1 package Sara Lee hamburger buns, on sale $2.50
• 1 package Immaculate cookie dough, reg. price $3.09, had $1/1 SQ
• 4 mega roll Viva paper towels, on sale $6.99, had $.40/1 MQ that doubled
• 1 Digiorno deep dish pizza, reg. price $3.19, had FREE item coupon
• 2 Ragu pasta sauces, on sale $1.14/ea
• 1 California pizza kitchen pizza, reg. price $6.49, had $2/1 SQ
• 2 Pepsi 2 liters, on sale $1, had 2 $.50/1 MQ that doubled (free)
• 2 lb. Domino pure cane sugar, on sale $2.50, had $.50/1 MQ that doubled
• 1 Sister schubert cinnamon rolls, reg. price $3.89, had FREE item coupon
• 120 ct Publix coffee filters, reg. price $1.29
• 1 tub Publix yogurt, reg. price $1.69 (I just love yogurt with blueberries and granola!)
• 1 French's mustard, on sale $1.69, had $.30/1 MQ that doubled
• 2 lb. package Mahatma brown rice, on sale $1.89
• 1 package Krusteaz belgian waffle mix, on sale $1.99
• 1 can sauerkraut, reg. price $.83
• 1.17 lb. peaches, on sale $.99/lb
• 2.07 lb. grapes, on sale $1.69/lb
• .37 lb. tomato, on sale $1.69/lb
• 2 ears of corn, on sale $.15/ea

Total spent: $34.51 + tax
Total saved: $26.57 or 44%

Publix 6/19

I redeemed myself a little bit this trip, from my budget blowing trip the day before. I went to a different Publix this time to grab the things I forgot and the blueberries the other Publix was out of. Forgot my $1.50 off berries coupon though....sigh.

• 1 Kraft Homestyle Mac n' cheese, reg. price $2.99, had FREE item coupon
• 1 Knorr's pasta sides, on sale $.69/ea
• 6 lb. bag Rachel Ray Nutrish dog food, on sale $6.99, had $3.50/1 IP
• 1 package blueberries, on sale $1.50
• .58 lb. okra, on sale $.99/lb, total $.57
• 2 Sargento sliced cheeses, on sale $2/5, had $1/2 Publix coupon and $.55/1 IP
• 2 Green Giant boxed frozen veggies, on sale $1/ea, had $.50/2 IP that doubled
• 10 ct. Energizer AA batteries, reg. price $6.49, had $3/1 in-ad Q and $1/1 MQ
• 1 gallon deli iced tea, on sale $1.20
• .96 lbs. green bell peppers, on sale $.99/lb, total $.95

Total spent: $15.34
Total saved: $22.94, or 60%

Blown budget..sigh

I had a great plan when I walked into Publix today, but it went downhill fast when I realized the in-laws are coming into town tomorrow for my husband's birthday and I hadn't bought him a cake or anything, and he had asked if I would make homemade enchiladas tonight for dinner as his "birthday dinner". I had to buy the extra ingredients for that since I don't normally have them all at home.

• Breakstone 24 oz. sour cream, reg. price $2.59, had $1/1 PQ
• 1 package Eggo waffles, on sale $1.30
• 1 package Ritz crackerfuls, reg. price $3.29, had FREE item coupon
• 2 Hungryman meals, on sale $1.79
• 1 Louana canola oil, on sale $1.70, had $.75/1 MQ
• 1 Old El Paso taco dinner kit, on sale $1.45, had $.50/1 IP that doubled
• 3 lemons, on sale $.33/ea
• Tortillas, reg. price $1.89
• Bakery key lime pie, reg. price $7.99 (he wanted this instead of cake!)
• Cheese dip, reg. price $4.39 (ouch! but it makes a Mexican meal SO much better)

Ended up spending $23.15 and saving $14.92, or 39%. Would've been almost 60% without the cheese dip or key lime pie...but hey, his birthday's only once a year and it's still ALOT cheaper than eating out!

CVS Trip Saved 92%

What a great week at CVS for me. Sometimes I think the weeks that don't seem like they are going to work well seem to come together the best! Here's what I got:

• Old Spice Body Wash, on sale $4.00, receive $4 ECB (FREE)
• Old Spice deodorant, reg. price $3.49, used buy OS body wash get deodorant FREE
• Colgate Pro-Clinical toothpaste, on sale $3.99, received $2 ECB, had $1/1 coupon ($.99 total)
• Schick Hydro 3 razor, on sale $8.97, had $5/1 coupon, received $4 ECB (FREE)
• Birthday card for hubby, $2.99
• Father's day card for dad, $3.49

I also used a $5/25 coupon that printed from the coupon scanner, and used $10 in ECB from previous weeks. I spent $2.09 + tax oop, for a total of 92% savings. Plus, I received $10 ECB! What was great was I saved money on the cards--which is what I REALLY needed to begin with.

Publix, Target, & Rite Aid!

I had a VERY productive day today doing my shopping. I didn't buy a whole lot, but since today was the last day for sales for Target and Rite Aid, I got what I needed before the sale ran out. I didn't take a picture because my camera is dead and I am not quite sure where I have stashed all our batteries!

At Publix I purchased:

• 2 Green Giant Valley fresh steamers, on sale $1.19, had 2 $.50/1 coupons that doubled
• 1 Barber Stuffed chicken, on sale $2.50, had $1/1 coupon
• 1 Yoplait Yo-plus yogurt, on sale $1.25, had $1/1 coupon
• 1 Uncle Bens Whole grain ready rice, on sale $1.34, had FREE item coupon
• 2.09 lbs green grapes, on sale $1.99/lb.
  
• 5 lb. bag of baking potatoes, on sale $2.50
• ~1 lb. country style pork ribs, on sale $2.29/lb

Total spent: 11.13 + tax
Total saved: $15.97, or 60%

At Rite Aid I picked up 2 packs of Huggies diapers for a friend who is expecting, my free Butterfinger from facebook, and 1 dozen eggs. I spent $10, will get $2 SCR back, and my friend is paying for the diapers (she doesn't coupon, so I offered to get her some cheap diapers). So it's like I got eggs and a Butterfinger for free!

And at Target I did the Olay deal. Got 2 Regenerist facial cleansers for free + overage after 2 $3/1 coupons and the $5 gift card I received.