Unorganized Sales

I was away last weekend, which is usually when I organize my coupons and store lists.  So I know I missed some sales this week, but I still managed to snag a few deals.

Walgreens:
2 Lindt Excellence Chocolate Bars - on sale $2 each
1 bag Halls 2 in 1 lozenges - on sale $1

Coupons Used:
-$1 off 2 Lindt Bars
-75¢ off Halls
-$3 Register Reward

Total with tax: 39¢
(Plus I got back a $1 Register Reward)

CVS:
1 bag Brach's candy Corn - 99¢
1 Colgate Total toothpaste - on sale $2.99
2 Lindt Excellence Chocolate Bars - on sale $2.09 each

Coupons Used:
-99¢ off Brach's
-$1.50 off Colgate
-$3.99 in Extra Care Bucks

Total with tax: $1.98
(Plus I got back a $2.99 Extra Care Buck)

Giant Eagle:
4 packages Idahoan Potatoes - on sale $1 each
3 packages Purex 3-in-1 laundry soap - on sale $3.99 each
8 packages Birds Eye Steamfresh vegetables - on sale $1 each
6 packages of Trident Layers Gum - $1.49 each

Coupons Used:
-$1 on 3 of the potatoes
-$3 on each of the Purex
-$1.49 on each of the Trident

Total with tax: $13.58
(Plus I got back $4 in Register Rewards)

Fun with Coupons (this week)

CVS:
2 Robitussin to Go - on sale 99¢ each
2 Campbell's Tomato Soup - on sale 50¢ each

Coupons Used:
-$1 off each of the Robitussins
-$1 in Extra Care Bucks

Total with tax: 16¢

Walgreens:
Nivea Lip Care - on sale $1
EOS Lip Balm - on sale $3
Colgate Total - on sale $1.99
Tena Women's protective underwear - on sale $9.99
Glade soy candle - on clearance for 89¢

Coupons Used:
-$1 off Nivea
-$1.50 off Total
-$1.50 off Tena
-$8.50 in Register Rewards

Total with tax: $5.38
(Plus I got back $3 in Register Rewards and will get back $9.99 in rebates)

Target:
Hamilton Beach Coffee Grinder - on clearance for $13.98 (was originally $19.99)

I had no coupons but they did not have the grinder in stock, so I asked for the display model.  They told me it was an additional 30% off because it was the display and had no box.

Total with tax: $10.37

*Everything except for the candle and coffee grinder are for donations.

Fun with Coupons (last week)

Walgreens:
Emergen-C - on sale $3.49
Hylands Cold & Cough - on sale $4.99
Reese's pumpkin = 69¢

Coupons Used:
-$1.50 off Hylands
-$2.50 in Register Rewards

Total with tax: $5.60
(savings $10.10,
PLUS I got back $8.50 in Register Rewards)

CVS:
1 Reach Access Flosser - on sale $2.99
1 pack Mini boby pins - $2.49
2 Tshirts - $2.50 each
2 Lindt Dark Chocolate Bars -  $2.79 each
1 Bath back scrubber - $3.99

Coupons Used:
-$4 off a $20 purchase (CVS coupon)
-$1 off Reach Flosser
-$3 CVS coupon sent to me in the mail
-$10.79 in Extra Care Bucks

Total with tax: $1.88
(Plus I got back $2.99 in Extra Care Bucks from Reach.)

Giant Eagle:
Almond Breeze Milk - on sale $2.99
18 cans of Campbell's Tomato Soup - on sale 50¢ each
6 cans of Goya Black Beans - on sale 75¢ each
5 packages of Kraft Shredded Cheese - on sale $2.79

Coupons Used:
-$1 off Almond Breeze
-55¢ off Almond Breeze (this coupon was loaded onto my store card)
-$1.50 off 3 Campbell's soups (I used 6 of these)
-75¢ off 3 Goya Beans, doubled to $1.50 (I used 2 of these)
-$5 off of 5 Kraft Cheeses
-$3 Catalina

Total with tax: $14.30

:)

Recent Sales

I've been getting tons of random goodies to donate, and almost all of them were money makers for me!

CVS (1st trip):

Brach's candy corn - on sale 99¢

Nivea Men's body wash/shampoo - on sale $4.99

High Octane Energy Chews - $1.99

Coupons used:

$1 off Nivea Men's body wash

$6.97 in Extra Care Bucks

Total with tax: 39¢

Plus I got back $7.97 in Extra Care Bucks

CVS (2nd trip):

3 Right Guard Total Defense 5 Deodorant - on sale $2.29 each

2 Edge Shave Gel - on sale $2.79 each

Coupons used:

Buy 1 Get 1 Free on Edge Gel (-$2.75)

2 coupons for $1.50 off Right Guard

CVS coupon for $2 off a $6 deodorant purchase

$4.70 in Extra Care Bucks

Total with tax: 63¢

Plus I got back $7.80 in Extra Care Bucks (This was actually a shock.  I expected to get a $2 Extra Care Buck for 1 of the deodorants.  Usually there is a limit of 1 item that earns them.  But in this case I got $2 back for each one!)

Walgreens (1st trip):

St. Ives Body Wash - on sale $2.99
Zegrid OTC - on sale $10
2 packs Trident Gum - on sale $1 each
Vitamin Gum - $1.49

Coupons used:

$1 off St. Ives Body Wash
$4 off Zegrid
$1.49 off Vitamin Gum
$7 in Register Rewards

Total with tax: $3.83 

Plus I got $2 back in Register Rewards, and I will send for the $10 rebate on Zegrid.

Walgreens (2nd trip):

Thermacare heat wrap - on sale $2.49

2 Oral B toothbrushs - on sale $1.99 each

2 boxes Royal Jello - 20¢ each

Coupons used:

Buy 1 Get 1 Free Oral B toothbrushs (-$1.99)

$1 off Thermacare

$3 Register Reward

Total with tax: $2.30 

Plus I got $2.50 back in Register Rewards

Giant Eagle (1st trip):

Degree deodorant - on sale $2.34

6 cans Goya beans - on sale 75¢ each

5 boxes Cascadian Farms Granola - on sale $3 each

Solo Cups - on sale $2

Coupons used:

75¢ off Degree (doubled to $1.50)

2 coupons for 75¢ off 3 Goya beans (doubled to $1.50)

75¢ off each of the granola bars (doubled to $1.50)

75¢ off the cups ( doubled to $1.50)

$5 Catalina

Total with tax: $6.06

Giant Eagle (2nd trip):

4 packs Activia Yogurt (4 in each pack) - on sale $2 each

TGIF Quesadilla - $3.50

2 pouches Starkist tuna - on sale $1 each

Colgate Toothpaste - on sale $1.49

8 packages of Green Giant Frozen Vegetables - on sale $1 each

Half & half - $1.99

Coupons Used:

75¢ off each of the yogurts (doubled to $1.50)

50¢ off each of the tunas (doubled to $1)

$1.50 off the toothpaste

50¢ off each of the vegetables (doubled to $1)

$1 off half & half

Total with tax: $6.67

Plus I got back a $3 Catalina coupon, and I will send for a $3.50 rebate for the Quesadilla.

Office Depot:

2 reams of paper - $5.99 each

100 disc DVD-R pack - on sale $17.99

Coupons used:

$10 off a $25 purchase

Total with tax: $21.17

Plus I will send in for a $10.98 rebate for the paper.

Granola Bars and Gum

Walgreens:
4 packs of Trident Gum
2 boxes of security envelopes

Used:
Walgreens in-ad coupon for envelopes, making them 59¢ a box
BOGO Walgreens in-ad coupon for the gum and
$1/2 coupons for the gum, making them 15¢ for each pack

Total: $1.88 (savings of $5.98)

Giant Eagle:
6 boxes of Cascadian Farms Granola Bars (reg price $3.49, these were on sale 3 for $10, and on top of that, for every 3 you buy, you get an automatic $3 off your order. That works out to be 3 for $7.)
5 boxes of Morningstar Farms products, $3.50 each

Used:
75¢ off each box of Granola bars, doubled, making them 83¢ a box.
75¢ off each of the Morningstars, doubled, making them $2 a box.

I get a lot of free or nearly free gum. Which is pretty handy, since I chew a lot of gum.  And I like a variety, as you can see here:

I ♥ gum!

This week's special deals

I haven't been able to get as many great deals lately.  A lot of the sales have been focusing on Back to School supplies.  I've gotten a few things to donate here and there, but nothing like the mass quantity of free pasta I was getting a few months ago.

Walgreens (trip 1):
2 Kotex pads, on sale $3.50 each (regularly $4.39)
1 Dial body wash, $3.99
1 Secret Soothing Effects Deodorant, on clearance for $2.59 (reg. $8.99)
5 pieces of Poster Board, 99¢ each

Used:
$2 off each Kotex Pad (Walgreens coupon), plus $1 off each Kotex Pad (making them 50¢ each)
$1 off Dial Body Wash
79¢ off each poster board (making them 20¢ each)
$4 in Register Rewards

Total: $4.53 (savings of $28.12)
Plus I got back a $3 Register Reward for the deodorant
and a $3 Register Reward for the body wash

Walgreens (trip 2):
2 Kotex pads, on sale $3.50 each (regularly $4.39)

1 Secret Soothing Effects Deodorant, on clearance for $2.59 (reg. $8.99)

Used:

$2 off each Kotex Pad (Walgreens coupon), plus $1 off each Kotex Pad (making them 50¢ each)

Total: $4.17 (savings of $16.38)

Plus I got back a $3 Register Reward for the deodorant

Giant Eagle:
1 container of Green Works laundry detergent, reg price $6.99

Used:
$3 off any Green works

Total: $4.22
Plus I will be sending for a full rebate ($6.99), so I end up with the detergent for Free, plus making a $3 profit.

*I did get a few other ok deals at Giant Eagle, but nothing fantastic.

I may also head over to Office Depot later in the week, to get a ream of paper for $1.00, after rebate.

Free/Cheap stuff at Walgreens

Walgreens (trip 1):
Crayola Washable Markers - on sale $3
Crayola Crayons -  on sale $1
Box of Paper Clips - on sale 79¢

Used a coupon for 50¢ off paperclips (making them 29¢)

Total with tax: $4.58
Plus I got a $1 Register Reward from the crayons
and a $3 rebate for the markers

Walgreens (trip 2):
Crayola Crayons - on sale $1
Schick Hydro Razor - on sale $7.99
Yes to Tomatoes Body Butter - on sale $6.89 (regular price is $13.79!)

I used a 15% off coupon from the Walgreens' Facebook page.
(making the crayons 85¢, the razor $6.79, and the body butter $5.86)

Total with tax: $14.31
I got a $1 Register Reward for the crayons
a $2 Register Reward for the razor (which was an unexpected surprise)
and I have a full rebate ($7.99) for the Razor.

Walgreens (trip 3)
Finesse shampoo - $3.59

Used $1 coupon

Total with tax: $2.80
I will send for a $3 rebate for the shampoo

Weekly Deals

Walgreens:

2 Walgreen's Reusable Shopping Bags - 99¢ each
Always Pads - $4.39
3 packs of Sharpies (2 in each pack) - on sale $1.49 each
4 packages of Scotch Tape - $1.99 each
3 bottles Listerine - on sale for $2.99 each
2 Renpure Organic Shampoo - on sale Buy 1 Get 1 Free ($6.99 for 2)

Coupons Used:
98¢ off 2 reusable bags (making them 50¢ each)
$3.50 off Always Pads (making them 89¢)
$2.40 off 3 packages of Sharpies (making them 69¢ for each pack of 2)
$3.98 off 4 packages of Scotch tape (making them $1 each)
$3 off 3 bottles of Listerine (making them $1.99 a bottle (they're usually over $4!))
$7 in Register Rewards

Total with tax: $17.44 (saved $36.85)
*Plus I'll send in for the $6.99 rebate for the shampoo (apparently there is no limit on how many times you do this rebate, but each one has to be in a separate envelope), which makes both shampoos Free!  And that takes the final total down to $10.45.

CVS:

Kotex U pads $4.99

Used $4 Extra Care Buck

Total with tax: $1.29
*Plus I got back a $4.99 Extra Care Buck (from the pads)
and a $1 Extra Care Buck (from using my Green Bag tag four times)

Kroger:

2 boxes Puffs Tissues - $1.79 each
1 bottle Suave Professionals Shampoo - $1.90
Nasoya Tofu - $2.89

Coupons:
$1 off each Puffs (79¢ each)
Free bottle of Suave (this coupon scanned as $3 off, and the cashier let me have the overage!)

Total with tax: $3.87

Giant Eagle:

Didn't get any really great deals this week, but I did get 2 huge bags of cat food to drop in the Humane Society Bins at the front of the store for around $2 each (they're usually about $4 each).

They just started printing annual savings at the bottom of the receipt, broken down by category.

In the past 12 months, I've saved:
$58.46 in gas
$467.63 in store savings/sales
$934.26 in coupons
for a total of $1460.35!!!

Some deals this week

Walgreens is having fantastic deals on school/office supplies.

Walgreens Visit 1:

2 Reams of Paper - on sale $1.99 each
Always Maxi Pads - on sale Buy 1 Get 1 50% off ($6.59 for 2)
Pilot Pens, pack of 2 - on sale $1.19
Dentyne Gum - on sale 3 for $1.98
Highlighter - on sale 9¢ (I got 3)
Pack of 5 Highlighters - on sale 49¢
Colgate Total Toothpaste - $3.49

I used these coupons:
Free Always Maxi Pads, up to $3.50 (I had 2, and I got the full $7 off, so I got pads for free plus made 41¢)
$1 off Pilot Pens (making them 19¢)
3 for 99¢ Dentyne Gum coupon (making them 33¢ each)
75¢ off the toothpaste
and a $2 register reward

Total with tax: $7.19 (a savings of $27.96)
Plus I got a register reward coupon for $3.50 off my next order from the toothpaste.

Second trip to Walgreens:

Always Maxi Pads - on sale Buy 1 Get 1 50% off ($6.59 for 2)
Colgate Total Toothpaste - $3.49
Dentyne Gum - on sale 3 for $1.98

Coupons:
2 Free Maxi Pads (this time the cashier gave me full value of the pads - pre sale price ($4.39 x 2 = $8.78, so not only did I get both packages for free, I profited $2.19!)
Dentyne Gum 3 for 99¢ (33¢ each)

Total with tax: $2.94 (savings of $15.16)
Plus I got a register reward coupon for $3.50 off my next order.

CVS:

Schick Quattro Razor - $8.99
2 Renpure Shampoo - on sale Buy 1 Get 1 Free ($6.99 for 2)

Coupons:
$4 off Schick Quattro Razor
$1.98 in Extra Care Bucks

Total with tax: $10.96 (savings of $15.97)
Plus I got a $4 Extra Care Buck
and I will send in a rebate to get $6.99 back for the shampoo.

Kroger:

Dove Soap 6 pack - on sale $5.99
Jicama - 96¢
1/2 pound American Cheese - $3.59
Chevre Goat Cheese - $5.39
Koolaid FunFizz - $1.99
20oz Diet Coke - $1.49

Coupons:
Free Coke
Free Koolaid
Free Goat Cheese
$4 off my order

Total with tax: $6.84 (savings of $14.66)

Giant Eagle:

Almond Breeze Milk - on sale $2.99
Organic Valley Half & Half - $1.99
Pepperidge Farms Frozen Tuscan Bread - $2.79
5 boxes Cascadian Farms Granola Bars - on sale $3

Coupons:
$1 off Almond Breeze
$1 off Organic Valley
75¢ off Cascadian Farms (doubled to $1.50, making each box $1.50)

Total with tax: $14.64 (savings of $17.72)
Plus I have a Try Me Free form for the bread, so I'll get $2.79 back.

A lot of the stuff we'll keep, the rest will go to the food bank.

Shopping!

These are the highlights from last week's deals:

Walgreens:

One A Day Women's, 100ct., on sale $6.55

One A Day Men's, 100ct., on sale $6.55

5 boxes Royal Jello, on sale 20¢ each ($1 for all 5)

3 Dentyne Gum, on sale 33¢ each (99¢ for all 3)

Pack of 3 Blistex Fruit Smoothies chapstick, $2.99

Aloe moisturizing Socks, $3

I used $16.50 in Register Rewards

2 coupons for $1 off the vitamins

Total Before coupons:  $22.34
Total After coupons: $3.42

And I got back $6 in Register Rewards from the Blistex and the Socks.

CVS:

1 bottle Organix shampoo, on sale $4.99
1 Dove Milk Chocolate bar, 89¢
1 Green bag tag (when I bring my own bag they scan this tag and every 4th scan gets me a $1 Extra Care Buck), 99¢

I used a $2 Extra Care Buck
a coupon for a Free Dove Bar (up to $2), and it scanned as the full $2 off (that rarely ever happens!)

Total Before coupons:  $7.28

Total After coupons: $3.26

Kroger:

1 Box of Kelloggs Cereal that had a Try Me Free form on it, so that will be Free after I mail it in, $2.09
Kraft 100 calorie cheese packs, $2.79
Uncle Ben's instant rice, $2.59
DiGiorno Pizza, $3.19
Hillshire Farms Deli Ham, has a Try Me Free form on it, so that will be Free, $4.49
Dog Treats, on sale for $2.89

I had Free coupons for the cheese, rice, and pizza
$1.25 off the dog treats

Total Before coupons:  $19.12

Total After coupons: $9.30
Plus I will get back the full price of the cereal and the Ham (making the final total $2.72)

Giant Eagle:

Almond Breeze Milk, on sale $2.99
10 Cans of Muir Glen, low sodium, diced tomatoes, $1.69 each
2 boxes Back to Nature crackers, $2.99 each
1 box of Kellogg's Cinnamon Corn Flakes, $3.19, with a try me free form attached, so this will be Free

I used $1 off the Almond milk
$1 off each of the tomatoes
a Buy 1 Get 1 Free on the crackers

Total Before coupons:  $30.80

Total After coupons: $16.81
Plus I will get $3.19 back from the try me free on the cereal, making the final total $13.62

Back to the Groceries

I just went grocery shopping for the first time since I've been back from vacation. There weren't a lot of sales, but I did ok with what was available.

CVS:

3 Glade Soy Candles, on sale $6 each
2 Pantene Shampoo, on sale for $3.49 each

I used 1 coupon for a Free Glade Candle (-$6)
1 coupon for $3 off 2 Glade Candles
and $12 in Extra Care Bucks

Total: $4.98
Plus I got back a $2 Extra Care Buck,
and once I send in the forms, I'll get $5 back from a Glade rebate
and a $6.98 rebate from Pantene (overall this means I got all of the above Free, plus made a $9 profit on it).

Walgreens:

3 Low Dose Aspirin, used raincheck to get these for 99¢ each
1 RePhresh tampons, $5.99
1 Gillette Body Wash, $4.49
1 Herbal Essences Shampoo, $2.99

I used $1/1 coupons for each of the aspirins, making them Free,
$1/1 for the tampons,
and $4 in Register Rewards.

Total: $9.46
I got back $11.50 in Register Rewards

Office Depot:

1 Ream of Paper $7.29
1 Plastic Tote/Box $9.99

Total: $18.32
These items are part of the 100% cash back from the Worlklife Rewards, so I'll get back $17.28 (final total is just $1.04 in tax)

Giant Eagle:

1 Kraft Mac & Cheese homestyle, $3.19
1 box Crackerfuls, $3.49
1 Kool Aid Fizz, $2
1 Oscar Meyer Sliced Turkey $4.49
3 Cans Campbell's Tomato Soup, 50¢ each
6 boxes Cascadian Farms granola bars, on sale $3 each
4 boxes Kashi Entrees, on sale $3 each

Kraft sent me a bunch of coupons for Free items, so I used:
1 coupon for Free Mac & Cheese,
Free Crackerfuls,
Free Kool Aid,
Free Oscar Meyer Turkey,
30¢ off (doubled) 3 Campbell's soups, making each can 30¢
75¢ off (doubled) each box of granola bars, making each box $1.50
$1.50 off each box of Kashi entrees, making them $1.50 each

Total: $17.24 (total before coupons was $46.01!)

I don't have much for charity this time, just the tampons, soup, and some of the Free Kraft items. I'm hoping next week will be better!  :)

The best coffee ever!

I get so many cheap/free groceries that I can occasionally splurge on something that I love without feeling guilty. In this case, it's coffee. But not just any coffee. The BEST coffee, ever!

When I worked at the coffeeshop we had a flavor of coffee called Highlander Grogg. It had the best smell; it smelled great when it was in whole bean form, smelled even better when we ground it, and even better when it was brewing. It's hard to describe the flavor exactly, but the website says it's caramel, butterscotch and hazelnut. It is so delicious.

The best part is when I get it from Berres Brothers, they will grind it in an espresso grind for me. This is important, because we use a Senseo coffee maker with a coffeeduck, and in order for the coffee to brew correctly you have to use an espresso grind. But wait! There's more! Berres Brothers also has DECAF Highlander Grogg! That is so incredibly hard to find, and it's exactly what I want.

Plus, I once had a question about their grinds, so I emailed them. Not only did they get back to me quickly, but they were also super friendly.

So if you are looking for a new coffee to try, I highly recommend Highlander Grogg from Berres Brothers.  You will thank me.  :)

**The above statements are my personal opinions, from my personal experiences.  I do not work for any of these companies, nor do they pay me.  However, if you were to buy a Senseo or Coffeeduck from the links above, I do get a small commission.  Thank you.

Free Stuff! And other grocery deals.

Walgreens (I have done this exact same shopping trip twice this week (minus the toothpaste - I only bought that the first time) and will probably repeat it again tomorrow):

3 Reach Toothbrushes - 99¢ each (on sale)
2 Reach Floss - 99¢ each (on sale)
Ecotrin low dose Aspirin - $2 (on sale)
Luster Toothaste - $5.00 (on sale)
Kotex U Ultra Thin Pads - $3.49 (on sale)

I used $1 off coupons for each of the Reach Products, making them all Free,
a $2 off coupon for the Ecotrin, making it Free,
a $1 off coupon for the Kotex,
a $2 Register Reward.

My total out of pocket cost was $6.42 (including tax)
PLUS I got a $2 Register Reward from Ecotrin,
a $5 Register Reward from the toothpaste,
a $2.50 Register Reward from Kotex, AND
a coupon for a Free package of Always pads (that was an extra bonus, I had no idea that was going to print out)!

CVS:

Ban deodorant - $2.99 (on sale)
Aveeno Lotion - $6.99 (on sale)

I used a 75¢ off on Ban deodorant,
a $8 Extra Care Bucks.

Total with tax $1.83
I got back $2 in Extra Care Bucks from Ban.

Giant Eagle:

14 boxes of Smart Taste Pasta - $1.50 each (on sale)
5 boxes of Cheerios - $1.50 each (on sale)
10 Right Guard Deodorant - $1.00 each (on sale)

I used 75¢ off Smart Taste, which was doubled, making them all Free,
55¢ off each of the Cheerios, doubled, making them 40¢ each,
$1 off each of the deodorants, making them all Free,
a $2 off Catalina Checkout coupon

Total with tax $1.54

Everything pictured below is getting donated, we'll use the other stuff.

Shopping Highlights

A few of these deals are from a previous week that I hadn't posted yet.

Kroger:

I needed dish soap and it wasn't on sale (gasp!), but I still managed to get a good deal.

3 Seventh Generation Dish Soaps, regular price $3.29, used three coupons for $1 off 1, which brought the price down to $2.29 each, BUT there is also a rebate where you get $5 back when you buy any 3 Seventh Generation Products. So once I send for that, it will bring the price down to 62¢ each!

Giant Eagle:

I got a tub of Smart Balance butter, which will be Free after I send in the rebate form.

Organic Valley half and half is regular price at $1.99.  I bought 2 and used a coupon for $2 off 2, making them 99¢ each.

2 Boxes Kashi Heart to Heart Oatmeal.  I had 2 coupons to get them both for Free.

2 Boxes Kashi Crackers.  I had 2 coupons for $1.50 off, which made these $1 per box.

4 Kraft salad dressing, on sale $2 each.  I used 55¢ off coupons that were doubled, which put them at 90¢ each.  BUT then I also got a catalina (coupon) to use on my next purchase for $3, which is like paying 15¢ a bottle.  These will be donated.

Dill Pickles on sale $2, used 55¢ off coupon which was doubled, making the jar 90¢.

4 packages Solo cups on sale $2 each.  I used a 75¢ off coupon for each package, making them 50¢ each, But then I also got a catalina to use on my next purchase for $4, which is like getting the cups for Free, PLUS earning $2 extra.  These will be donated.

Office Depot:
They were offering 100% cash back with an Office Depot Rewards Card.  I was able to get the following items for FREE:

20 pk of bottled water ($4.99).  We don't usually use bottled water, but it's great on a road trip!
Label Maker ($29.99)
4 pack of Scotch Tape ($8.99)
8 pack of AA Energizer Batteries ($7.49)

Walgreens:
Colgate Toothpaste, $2.99, I used a $1 coupon, and then I get a $2 Register Reward, making this item Free. (donated)

Organix Shampoo, on sale Buy 1 Get 1 Free.  There is also a try me free rebate for this item, so both are Free.

Scrubbing Bubbles Extend a Clean, $7.99, I used a $5 coupon, and got a $2 Register Reward, making this 99¢

Goody Ouchless Hairband, $2.99 with a $2.99 Register Reward, making this Free. (donated)

Plus I used $4.50 in previous Register Rewards, making my initial out of pocket cost even less!

CVS:

2 bottles of Old Spice body wash on sale for $4 each.  I used $7.50 in Extra Care Bucks (ECB), making my total for both 50¢ plus tax.  Then I got an ECB for $8 to use on my next purchase.  I'll keep one of these for Scott and donate the other one.

:)

More Free & Cheap Groceries

It's always fun when you can roll Register Rewards or Extra Care Bucks into the next week's freebies. Here are some of the things I got this week:

Walgreens:

Old Spice Body Wash - $4.49

3 rolls Scotch Tape - 69¢ each (on sale)

2 Stride Shift Gum - 50¢ each (on sale)

5 Royal Gelatin - 19¢ each (on sale)

I used a coupon for $1.50 off of 3 rolls of Scotch Tape,

a Register Reward for $5.00 off my order,

a Register Reward for $3.00 off my order.

My total out of pocket cost was 1¢, but with the tax it ended up being 49¢.

PLUS I got another register reward to use next week for $4.49.

CVS:

Herbal Essences Shampoo - $2.99

Tone Mango Splash Soap, 2 pk - $1.88

package of Dark Reese's - 89¢

I used a coupon for 55¢ off Reese's,

an Extra Care Buck for $4.99

My total out of pocket cost was 22¢, with the tax it was 54¢.

PLUS I got $3.00 in Extra Care Bucks for next time.

Giant Eagle:

2 Back to Nature Crackers - $2.50 each (on sale)

2 cans of Mighty Dog - 60¢ each (on sale)

8 bottles of Honest Tea - $1 each (on sale)

1 jar of Bertolli pasta sauce - $2.50 (on sale)

2 bottles of V05 shampoo - 69¢ each (on sale)

2 boxes Betty Crocker boxed potatoes, - $1.00 each (on sale)

I used a Buy 1 Get 1 Free (BOGO) coupon for the Back to Nature crackers,

Free coupons for the Mighty Dog,

50¢ off coupons, that doubled, for the Honest Tea (making them free)

75¢ off coupon, that doubled, for the Bertolli Sauce,

50¢ off coupons, that doubled, for the Betty Crocker Potatoes (making them free)

Total for all of that (without the tax): $4.88

The Gelatin, soap, dog food, V05 shampoo, and potatoes will get donated, the rest is stuff we will use.

Free stuff!

I got a lot of free stuff today.  And even made a profit on some items.

First I went to CVS where I bought: 

1 Right Guard Deodorant for $2.49, I used a $1 off coupon, and CVS gave me back a $2.00 Extra Care Buck (which is just like cash that I can use on anything at CVS).  So I got the product for Free, plus made a 51¢ profit. 

1 Crest ProHealth Toothpaste for $3.50, I used a $1 off coupon, and CVS gave me back a $3.50 Extra Care Buck.  So I got the toothpaste for Free, plus made a $1 profit. 

1 package of Kotex U maxi pads for $4.99, I used a $1 off coupon, and CVS gave me back a $4.99 Extra Care Buck.  So I got the pads for Free, plus made a $1 profit. 

I also got a pack of gum for 96¢. 

I then used a $2 coupon I got from CVS last week for taking a survey. 

So basically CVS gave me all of the above products for Free, PLUS I made $3.55. 

Then I went to Giant Eagle where I bought: 

2 packages of Kotex U maxi pads for $3.50 each, I used $1 coupon on each one, plus Giant Eagle gave me a $2 coupon on my next purchase of anything in their store.  Final Price $3 for 2 ($1.50 each) 

I used a Rain Check to get 6 bottles of Soft Scrub Total bathroom cleaner.  The rain check made them 99¢ each and I had 6 $1 coupons, so I got them all for Free, plus made a 6¢ profit.

Then to Walgreens: 

1 Schick Hydro Razor $7.99, used $5 coupon, and then got back $5 in Register Rewards (which I can spend on anything in the store - it's just like cash).  So I made a $2.01 profit on this item, plus got it FREE. 

1 EOS Shaving Cream, $2.99, and they gave me a $2.99 Register Rewards.  Final price = FREE

I also picked up a box of Thermacare heat wraps.  They were $7.29, and I will send for a rebate to get the full price back.  So all it costs me is the 41¢ for the stamp to mail in the rebate.

Finally from Kroger: 

4 toothbruses, on sale for $1.50 each.  I used $2 coupons for each one.  Normally the register would adjust the coupon so that there is no overage.  But that didn't happen this time.  So I got all 4 toothbrushes for Free, plus made $2.00! 

I also picked up a carton of Silk Almond Milk for FREE by using a Catalina (coupon) that Kroger gave me.

I'll donate some of the things we don't use to charity.  Like the razor; I prefer to use Nair for my parts that are hairless.  And the toothbrushes; we use electric ones.  And some of the cleaners.

Groceries for Charity

One of my favorite things to do is get Free (or really cheap) groceries and give them to the Food Pantry at the Salvation Army.

I could never afford to give them monetary donations, but by combining sales and coupons, I am able to give them lots of food donations.

Today I got:

15 boxes of Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta

and

10 pouches of Betty Crocker Mashed Potatoes

For a grand total of $1.62 (and most of that is tax).