My CVS & Walgreens Shopping Trip

There were a few deals I wanted to take advantage of at the drugstores this week, so I went out after church so that I would be sure to get them on the first day of the sale. I started off my shopping trip with $8.54 in EB's for CVS and $12.00 in RR's for Walgreens.

Here's my CVS Shopping Trip Results:

I purchased these 3 items in one transaction. Here's the breakdown:

• Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Sunblock Lotion (2): $9.99/1 - 2 $2/1 Printable HERE = Paid $15.98/2
• Lady Speed Stick w/Stainguard (1): $2.99/1 - $.50/1 from 5/1 SmartSource = Paid $2.49/1

I used the $3 off $10 Healthcare Purchase coupon I received when I scanned my CVS card at the coupon center. The cashier actually reminded me of it as I wasn't sure I could use it on these items.

I also used my $8.54 in Extra Bucks that I had from a previous week.

Final OOP = $8.43 (including tax)
Total EB's Received = $12.00


Here's my Walgreens Shopping Trip Results:

This was another one transaction trip. I love it when don't have to do multiple transactions! This was all about my husband. I think we're stocked up on some items! Here's the breakdown:

• Gillette Body Wash (3): 3/$10 - 3 $2/1 from 5/15 RedPlum = Paid $4/3
• Gillette Deodorant (6): $4.99 (BOGO 50% off) - 3 BOGO from 5/15 RedPlum - 3 Buy (1) Gillette Body Wash, Get (1) Gillette Deodorant FREE from 5/1 P&G = FREE/6
• L'Oreal Hair Gel (3): $2.99 - 3 $1/1 Printable HERE = Paid $5.97/3
• (4) $1 Items for Fillers
  

I used my (4) $3 RR's toward this purchase.

Final OOP: = $1.97 (plus tax)
Total RR's Received = $3.00

My CVS & Walgreens Shopping Trip!

I usually only post My Publix Deals, but I went and got a few items at CVS & Walgreens this week and thought I'd share what my typical trip to the drugstores looks like.

My CVS Deals:
(They hadn't stocked the FREE Brach's Candy when I went, so I grabbed a raincheck for it!)

Transaction #1

• Nivea for Men Active 3 Body Wash, 16.9 oz, $4.99
  -$1/1 from 8/29 RP (Paid $3.99/1)
  Received $4.99 EB
• High Octane Energy Chews, 3-ct, $1.99
  Received $1.99 EB

I had a $1 EB that I used toward this transaction.
Total Paid OOP = $4.98 + tax
Received $6.98 EB

My Walgreens Deals:

Transaction #1

• Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste, $2.99
  -$1/1 from 9/12 SS (Paid $1.99/1)
  Received $2 RR
• Impruv Lotion, $4.99
  -$2/1 Printable HERE (Paid $2.99/1)
  Received $4 RR
• Aussie Conditioner, $2.99
  -$1/1 from 9/12 SS (Paid $1.99/1)
  Received $1 RR
• Bugles & Chex Mix, $.99
  -$.50/1 Printable HERE Bugles (Paid $.49/1)
  -$.50/1 Printable HERE Chex Mix (Paid $.49/1)
  

Total Paid OOP = $7.95 + tax
Received $7.00 RR

My CVS Deals!

Next came CVS... I didn't do quite as well, but was in need of everything I purchased. Here's a tip: Be sure to scan your CVS card at the price scanning machine in your store! I was able to score a $1 EB plus some $1/1 CVS brand items, which I took advantage of today. Be sure to check the sample area for the best deals.

All in all, after EB's, I got all this for $2.64 + tax!

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Transaction #1:

• Complete Multipurpose Solution: $8.99/1 = Paid $8.99/1 ($8.99 EB)
  
  TOTAL OOP = $8.99 + tax

Transaction #2:

• Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste: $2.99/1 - $1/1 from April All You = Paid $1.99/1 ($2 EB)
• Stride Shift Gum, 14-pk: $.99/1 = Paid $.99/1 ($.99 EB)
• Dawn Dish Soap: $.96/1 - $.25/1 from 3/7 P&G = Paid $.71/1
• Pantene Shampoo, Conditioner, & Styler (3): $2.99/1 - $3/2 from 3/7 P&G - $1/1 from 3/7 P&G = Paid $4.97/3 ($3 EB)
• CVS Toilet Paper: $1.19/1 - $1/1 from Scanning CVS card at Price Check Machine = Paid $.19
• CVS Facial Wipes: $1.49/1 - $1/1 from Price Check Machine = Paid $.49/1
  
  Used $8.99 EB from Transaction #1
  
  TOTAL OOP = $.35 + tax
  Took Home $5.99 EB's

My CVS Deals!

Well, I didn't need much at CVS this week, but I couldn't pass up the 6 boxes of FREE SoyJoy bars!! In fact I ran into a girlfriend while I was shopping and she was there for the very same thing! :) My personal favorite is the Strawberry.

At a cost of $6/each and you receive a $6 ECB/each, this cost me $6 out of pocket and I left with $6 ECB's. That's right, NO tax. This is a pretty simple transaction and VERY easy if you're new to the CVS game.

I did purchase these in 6 different transactions to use the ECB's toward the next box. If you find a line is forming behind you, simply tell the cashier that you'll get back in line so that you don't frustrate the cashier and are considerate to those in line behind you. Afterall, most people come to a convenience store for, well, convenience. They don't want to wait in line for 15 minutes while someone in front of them does several transactions.

My Publix, Walgreens, & CVS Deals!

Okay y'all, I have to give you a word picture of what I am doing as I type this out... I am sitting on my cozy sofa with a bowl of scrumptious Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino ice cream that I just got super cheap. Such is the life! Oh, and the kids are in quiet time for an hour while I get this post up.

Can you believe I bought all of this today at all 3 stores for only $39.26 out of pocket?! That's a fun shopping trip! This is why I do what I do. Compared to the $150 + that we used to spend on groceries and toiletries, we have so much money left over. How refreshing to know that God can use that money for His purposes.

Here are My Publix Deals:

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TOTAL IN GROCERIES = $131.83
Total Savings in Coupons = $53.79
+
Total Savings in Advertised Sales = $38.93
TOTAL SAVINGS = $92.72
TOTAL OOP = $39.11
A Savings of 70%!!

Here's the Breakdown:

• Morningstar Burgers (2): BOGO $3.79 - 2 $1/1 Printable HERE - $2/2 Target Printable HERE = FREE/2
• Starbucks Ice Cream (2): BOGO $3.79 - 2 $1.50/1 Printable HERE (You may see $1 or $1.50, but you'll be able to print both twice!) = Paid $.79/2 ($.39/each)
• Sabra Hummus, 10 oz (2): $2.50/1 - $1.50/1 Printable HERE = Paid $2/2 ($1/each)
  
• DiGiorno Flatbread Pizza (2): $5/1 - 2 $1.25/1 Printable HERE - 2 $2/1 Food Lion Printable HERE = Paid $3.50/2 ($1.75/each)
• DiGiorno Pizza (2): $5/1 - 2 $1/1 from 6/7 SS - 2 $2/1 Food Lion Printable HERE = Paid $4/2 ($2/each)
• Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats (8): BOGO $4.19 - BOGO Q - 6 $1/1 Vocalpoint mailer Q = Paid $5.57/8 ($.70/each)
  
• Breakstones Cottage Cheese, 16 oz (2): $2/1 - $1/2 Printable HERE (no longer printable) = Paid $3/2 ($1.50/each)
• Kraft Bagelfuls (1): $2/1 - $1/1 Printable HERE = Paid $1/1
• Danimals Drinkable Yogurt, 6 pk (2): $2/1 - 2 $.55/1 Blinky = Paid $2.90/2 ($1.45/each)
• Eight O' Clock Coffee (4): Raincheck BOGO $4.99 - 4 $1/1 Printable HERE (no longer printable) = Paid $5.98/4 ($1.50/each)
• Kraft Deluxe Shells & Cheese (1): $1.49/1 - $1/1 Printable HERE = Paid $.49/1
• Gatorade Powder Mix (1): $7.99/1 = Paid $7.99/1
• Boar's Head Lunchmeat: $8.32/1 lb
• Publix Pizza Dough (2): $2.59/1 = Paid $5.18/2 - $3/$10 Deli/Bakery purchase Food Lion Printable HERE = Paid $2.18

Be sure to check out Fiddledeedee Mom for more deals at Publix this week!

Here are My Walgreens Deals:

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I started with $7 RR...
Total Sale = $33.03
Total Saved = $30.18
Total Register Reward in pocket for next week = $3.00
Total off of GiftCard = $2.85
$0 OOP!!

Here's the Breakdown:

• Hefty One-Zip Freezer Bags (2): BOGO $3.29 w/flyer Q - 2 $1/1 Blinky = Paid $1.29/2 ($.65/each)
• Schick Quattro Titanium Razor (2): BOGO $9.49 - 2 $4/1 from June All You & 6/7 SS (regional) = Paid $1.49/2
  (Got a raincheck for 20 more, in which I'll be ordering 20 $4/1 Q's from The Coupon Clippers!! - These are hubby's favorite razors, so this should stock him up for a year!)
  
• Lever 2000 Bar Soap, 2 pk (1): $2.69/1 = Paid $2.69/1
• St. Ives Body Wash (1): $2.99/1 = Paid $2.99/1 (Received $3 RR)
  

I used $7 worth of RR's for this transaction and got back another $3 RR!

For more of the "Best Of" Walgreens Deals this week, check out my post HERE!

Here is My CVS Deal:

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I started with $5 ECB...
Total Sale = $9.14
Total Saved = $8.99
Total ECB in pocket for next week = $2.00
Total OOP = $.15

Here's the Breakdown:

• Purex 3-in-1 Laundry Care (1): $6.99/1 - $2/1 from 6/7 SS (regional) = Paid $4.99/1 (Received $2 ECB)

I used my $5 ECB and only paid $.15 for tax!

For more of the "Best Of" CVS Deals this week, check out my post HERE!

My Publix & CVS Deals!

Since our family is traveling this weekend, I just did a small trip to Publix today. The Chex Mix will be a fun snack for the car ride.

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TOTAL IN GROCERIES = $52.23
Total Savings in Coupons = $18.00
+
Total Savings in Advertised Sales = $17.19
TOTAL SAVINGS = $35.19
TOTAL OOP = $17.04
A Savings of 67%!!

Here's the Breakdown:

• Kashi Vive Cereal (2): $2.50/1 - 2 $1/1 Peelies = Paid $3/2 ($1.50/each)
• Cheerios (2): BOGO $4.29 - 2 $1/1 Printable HERE = Paid $2.29/2 ($1.15/each)
• Chex Mix (2): BOGO $2.63 - 2 $.50/1 Printable HERE - $1/2 Target Printable HERE = Paid $.63/2 ($.32/each)
• Kellogg's Cereal Bars & Bliss (2): BOGO $3.19 = Paid $3.19/2 ($1.60/each)
• Publix Milk, 1 gallon: $2.89 - $2/1 wyb 1 Special K Cereal Bars from Special K coupon booklet in Publix = Paid $.89/1
• Publix Hair Brush: $2 - $2/1 wyb 1 Special K Bliss Bars from Special K coupon booklet in Publix = FREE
• Publix Spring Water, 24 pk: $4.49 (This will be great for our trip!)
• Raspberries (2): $2/1 = Paid $4/2
• Publix Carrots (2): BOGO $1.69 = Paid $1.69/2 ($.85/each)
• Eat Smart Broccoli & Cauliflower: $1.67/1 = Paid $1.67/1
• Publix Eggs (2): $1.39/1 - $1/2 Food Lion Printable HERE = Paid $1.78/2 ($.89/each)

Check out Fiddledeedee Mom for more Publix Deals this week!

CVS Pharmacy

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I started with $0 ECB...
Total Sale = $14.72
Total Saved = $8.48
Total ECB in pocket for next week = $5.00
Total OOP = $6.24 (like spending $1.24!)

Here's the Breakdown:

• Gillette Fusion Razor: $7.99/1 - $4/1 from 6/7 P&G = Paid $3.99 (Received $4 ECB)
• Dawn Dish Liquid (2): $1/1 - 2 $.25/1 from 6/7 P&G = Paid $1.50/2 (Received $1 ECB)

For more CVS Deals this week, click HERE.

My Publix, CVS, & Walgreens Deals!

I was able to get out of the house by myself last night - that is, with no children... by myself! What a wonderful night it was... :) The shopping trip went smoothly and I felt so carefree! I know you moms out there know what I mean.

Publix

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TOTAL IN GROCERIES = $60.13
Total Savings in Coupons = $17.00
+
Total Savings in Advertised Sales = $16.82
TOTAL SAVINGS = $33.82
TOTAL OOP = $26.31
A Savings of 56%!!

Here's the Breakdown:

• Baked Lays Chips (2): $3/1 - 2 $1/1 Printable - $1/2 Target Printable = Paid $3/2 ($1.50/each)
• Driscoll's Strawberries, 1-lb (2): $2.50/1 - 2 $1/1 Target Printable = Paid $3/2 ($1.50/each)
• Taco Bell Dinner Kits (2): BOGO $2.69 - $1/1 June All You magazine - $1/1 Printable (use zipcode 32801) = Paid $.69/2 ($.35/each)
• Uncle Ben's Rice (2): BOGO $1.49 - $1/2 Printable = Paid $.49/2 ($.25/each)
• McCormick Pepper, 4 oz (2): BOGO $2.99 - 2 $1/1 from Save Money Save the Planet coupon booklet at Publix = Paid $.99/2 ($.50/each)
• French's Yellow Mustard (2): BOGO $1.35 - 2 $.50/1 Printable = Paid $.35/2 ($.18/each)
• Sara Lee Cheesecake Bites (4): Raincheck 50% off $1.99/1 - $1/1 Yellow Advantage Flyer Q = Paid $3.96/4 ($.99/each)
• Sara Lee Simple Dessert: Raincheck 50% off $1.70 - $1/1 Yellow Advantage Flyer Q = Paid $.70/1
• Bananas: $.69/lb = Paid $2.46
• Marie Callendar's Entrees (4): $2.50/1 = Paid $10/4

Find more Publix Deals at Fiddledeedeee Mom!

Walgreens

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I started with $0 RR...
Total Sale = $29.08
Total Saved = $16.52
Total OOP = $12.56
A Savings of 57%!!

Here's the Breakdown:

• Posture-D Calcium, 60-ct: $8.99 = Paid $8.99 (Received $9 RR)
• Quilted Northern, 9 big rolls (2): $4.29/1 - 2 $1/1 from 4/26 RP = Paid $6.58/2
• Walgreens Storage Bags (2): $.99/1 w/Weekly Flier Q = Paid $1.98/2
• TUF Trash Bags, 30-ct: $2.99 = Paid $2.99

You can find more Walgreens Deals HERE!!

CVS Pharmacy

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I started with $4 ECB...
Total Sale = $26.07
Total Saved = $20.26
Total ECB in pocket for next week = $2.00
Total OOP = $5.81
A Savings of 78%!!

Here's the Breakdown:

• All Small & Mighty, 32 loads (2): $4.49/1 - 2 $1/1 Printable = Paid $6.98/2
• Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste: $2.99/1 - $1/1 Printable = Paid $1.99 (Received $2 ECB)
• SOBE Lifewater, 20 oz (4): BOGO $1.59 - 2 BOGO Printable (FF) or BOGO Printable (IE) = FREE/4
  

You can find more CVS Deals HERE!!

My BIG Shopping Trip & Savings!

First comes Publix - a must when there's a need for groceries! :) I always consider it a successful shopping trip when I save more than I spend - AND don't buy things I don't need, that is.

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TOTAL IN GROCERIES = $136.40
Total Savings in Coupons = $15.99
+
Total Savings in Advertised Sales = $53.28
TOTAL SAVINGS = $69.27
TOTAL OOP = $67.13
That's a savings of 52%!!

Here's the Breakdown:

• Mott's Natural Apple Juice (6): BOGO $2.99 = Paid $8.97/6 ($1.50/each)
• Mott's Natural Applesauce (8): Raincheck BOGO $2.73 = Paid $10.92/8 ($1.37/each)
• Friendship Sour Cream (4): Raincheck $1.29/1 - 4 $.55/1 Blinky Q = Paid $2.96/4 ($.74/each)
• Sargento Shredded Artisan Mozzarella (6): BOGO $3.19 - 6 $.50/1 from 1/25 SS = Paid $6.57/6 ($1.10/each)
• Yoplait Kids Yogurt, 6 pk (6): BOGO $2.79 - 2 $1.50/1 Printable - 2 $1/2 Printable = Paid $3.37/6 ($.57/each)
• Yoplait Fiber One, 4 pk: $2.50/1 - Get One Free Q = FREE
• Boar's Head BBQ Chicken Lunchmeat, 1 lb: $7.50/lb = Paid $7.92
• Mueller's Pasta (6): BOGO $1.29 - 2 $1/3 Printable = Paid $1.87/6 ($.31/each)
• Bird's Eye Voila! Frozen Meals (2): BOGO $4.99 - 2 $1/1 Printable IE or $1/1 Printable FF= Paid $2.99/2 ($1.50/each)
• Tomatoes on the Vine: $1.99/lb = Paid $2.35
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (4 pks): $1.99/lb = Paid $12.12

Next came Walgreens - Lovin' the FREE Scunci Hair Elastics!!!

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I started with $0 RR...
Total Paid OOP = $14.12
Total Saved = $26.44
Total RR in pocket for next week = $12.00
Like paying $2.12 for all of this!!

• Colgate MaxFresh Toothbrush (2): $3.29/1 - 2 $1/1 Printable = Paid $4.58/2 (Received $3.50 RR per transaction w/ total of $7 RR)
  
• Colgate MaxWhite Toothbrush (2): $3.29/1 - 2 $1/1 Printable = Paid $4.58/2 (Received $3.50 RR per transaction w/ total of $7 RR)
  
• Scunci Hair Elastics, 18 ct (3): $2/1 = Paid $6/3 (Received $2 RR per transaction w/ total of $6 RR)
  
• Easter Chocolate Bunnies (9): $.12/1 = Paid $1.08/9
  
• Sensodyne: $4.99/1 - $1/1 ESQ = Paid $3.99
• Fiber Choice, 10 ct tablets (2): $2.49/1 = Paid $4.98/2 (Received $2.50 RR per transaction w/ total of $5 RR)
  

And finally, CVS had what I needed in stock! That's a good day!!

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Thanks to a $10 ECB from last week's Huggies/Johnson's Deal, I had money to spend!
Total Paid OOP = $.78 (tax)
Total Saved = $16.78
Total ECB Earned = $10.98
Like making $.20 for all of this!!

• Pert Plus 2 in 1 (2): $2.50/1 - 2 $1/1 Printable = Paid $3/2 (Received $2 ECB wyb 2)
• Softsoap Body Scrub, 18 oz: $4.99/1 - $1.50/1 P&G mailer = Paid $3.49/1 (Received $4.99 ECB)
• Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste: $3.99/1 = Paid $3.99/1 (Received $3.99 ECB)
  

My Big Shopping Day! Finding Great Deals Everywhere!!

It's rare that I'm able to hit 4 stores with 3 kids in tow and still have it turn out to be a good day. :) But alas, it was even fun!! Here's a breakdown with pictures of each store we went to and the deals we grabbed. With only $67.49 out of pocket, here's what I got:

Walgreens

I did 2 Transactions and used a $3.50 RR and my Walgreens Gift Card.
Total OOP = $0.00

Transaction #1

• Huggies Gentle Care Diapers (3): $10/1 - 3 $5/1 Printable = Paid $15/3 (Received $10 RR)
  
• Sambucol (4): $12.99/1 - $10/1 ESQ - $4/1 Printable = $4.04 overage!
• Dry Idea (1): $2.29/1 - $2/1 Printable = Paid $.29 (Received $2 RR)
• Garnier Fructis Conditioner (1): $2.99/1 - $2/1 ESQ - $1/1 from 3/8 RP = $.01 overage!
• Garnier Fructis Hair Gel (1): $2.99/1 - $2/1 ESQ - $1/1 from 3/8 RP = $.01 overage!
• Colgate Total Advanced (4): $3.49/1 - $2.50/1 ESQ - 4 $1.50/1 March All You = $2.04 overage!

Total = $9.19 + tax
Paid w/$3.50 RR & Walgreens Gift Card

Transaction #2

• Dry Idea (1): $2.29/1 - $2/1 Printable = Paid $.29 (Receive $2 RR)

I paid w/my Walgreens Gift Card.

CVS Pharmacy

I did 1 transaction and used a $4.99 ECB.
Total OOP = $.15

• Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent (2): BOGO $6.99 - 2 $1/1 Printable = Paid $4.99

Walmart

Total OOP = $22.74

• Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt (2): $2.08/1 - 2 $1/1 MFR Q = Paid $2.16/2 ($1.08/each)
• GV Butter (1): $2.24/1
• GV Vegetable Oil (1): $6.98/1
• GV Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 8 cups (1): $6.98/1 (Same price at Publix, I found out.)

Publix

TOTAL IN GROCERIES = $107.66
Total Savings in Coupons = $36.39
+
Total Savings in Advertised Sales = $28.47
TOTAL SAVINGS = $64.86
TOTAL OOP = $42.80

Here's the Breakdown:

• Garlic Head (1) : $2.29/lb = Paid $.80
• Bananas: $.69/lb = Paid $2.10
• Cabbage (2): $.19/lb = Paid $.93
• Broccoli (1): $2/1 - $1/1 Target Printable = Paid $1/1
• Cauliflower (1): $2/1 - $1/1 Target Printable = Paid $1/1
• Vlasic Sandwich Stackers (2): BOGO $2.89 - 2 $1/1 Target Printable = Paid $.89/2
• Dannon Activia Yogurt: $2/1 - $1/1 from 3/1 SS = Paid $1/1
• DanActive Yogurt: $2/1 - $1/1 from 3/1 SS = Paid $1/1
• Bertolli Sauce Pouch, 13.5 oz (6): BOGO $2.99 - 6 $1/1 Blinky Q = Paid $2.97/6 ($.50/each)
• Boar's Head Lunchmeat (2 lbs): $7.99/lb = Paid $16.30
• Thomas English Muffins (2): BOGO $2.99 - 2 $1/1 March All You Q = Paid $.99/2 ($.50/each)
• Mott's Applesauce (4): $1.67/1 - 4 $1/1 Target Printable - 4 $.55/1 Printable = Paid $.48/4 ($.12/each)
• Ground Turkey: $3.89
• Ground Sirloin: $4.51
  
• Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt: $2.50/1 - FREE Q by mail = FREE
• Jello Sugar-Free Rice Pudding: $1.67/1 - FREE Q by mail = FREE
• Kashi Frozen Entree: $3.79/1 - FREE Q by mail = FREE
• Cascade Rinse Aid: $3.39/1 - FREE Q by mail = FREE
• Suave Hair Product: $2.79/1 - FREE Q by mail = FREE
• Dole Fruit: $1.15/1 - FREE Q by mail = FREE

Be sure to check out my favorite Publix site at Fiddledeedee! to find more great coupon match-ups! See more great shopping trips to Publix HERE!

My BIG Shopping Trip & Savings!

Since it's been a crazy week, I wasn't able to head out to the stores until today. However, that allowed me to take advantage of early savings at Walgreens and CVS. All in all, I think the total trip (well-planned out) took about 1 1/2 hours with 3 kids!
With my lists in hand, here's how I did:

I'll start with my favorite deal, which just happened to be at Target! Can you believe I got all these for just $.29/box?! Find out how below:

Here's the Breakdown:

• Kashi Soft-Baked Cereal Bars: $3.29/1 - $1/1 Target IPQ - $2/1 MFR IPQ = Paid $.29/1

Target's store coupons state, "one coupon per transaction," so you'll have to do these in separate transactions. It was worth it for me and my cashier was great about letting me!


Now, on to My Publix Deals:

TOTAL IN GROCERIES = $68.72
Total Savings in Coupons = $28.69
+
Total Savings in Advertised Sales = $20.67
TOTAL SAVINGS = $49.36
TOTAL OOP = $19.36

Here's the Breakdown:

• Arnold Wheat Bread: $2.50/1 - $1/1 All You Q = Paid $1.50/1
• Broccoli Head (2): $2/1 - 2 $1/1 Target IPQ = Paid $2/2 ($1/each)
• Bananas: $.69/lb = Paid $1.50
• Hood Simply Smart Milk (2): $3.59/1 - $1/1 Blinky or 1/4 SS = Paid $5.18/2 ($2.59/each)
• Weight Watchers Smart Ones (5): $2/1 - $1/5 IPQ = Paid $9/5 ($1.80/each)
• Progresso Beef Broth (2): BOGO $2.59 - 2 $1.25/1 IPQ = Paid $.09/2 ($.05/each)
• Progresso Soup (2): $1.25/1 - 2 $1.10/1 IPQ = Paid $.30/2 ($.15/each)
• Publix Saltines: $1.95/1 = Paid $1.95/1
• Juicy Juice, 64 oz (4): BOGO $3.49 - $1/2 All You Q - $.50/2 1/4 SS = Paid $5.68/4 ($1.42/each)
• Del Monte Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 oz: $1.49/1 - FREE mailer Q = FREE
• Publix Applesauce: $2.65/1 = Paid $2.65/1
• Revlon Emery Boards: $1.89/1 - $2.50/1 Green Publix Flier Q = FREE
• Revlon Tweezer: $2.49/1 - $2.50/1 Green Publix Flier Q = FREE

Used a recently mailed $5/$30 Publix Q and $5/$30 CVS CRT.

Check out Sarah's blog over at Fiddledeedee! for more great deals!! She's my #1 source for Publix coupon match-ups. Thanks, Sarah! ;)

Next came Walgreens and some great rebate items!

Here's the Breakdown:

• Theraflu (2): 2/$10 - 2 $2/1 IPQ = Paid $6/2 ($6 ESR) = FREE/2
• Walgreens Nutritional Drink: $4/1 = Paid $4/1 ($4 ESR) = FREE
• Revlon Age Defying Concealer: $9.99 - $2/1 2/8 SS = Paid $7.99 ($10 ESR) = $2 Money Maker!
• Thermacare Heatwrap, Trial size: $2.49 = Paid $2.49 ($2.49 ESR) = FREE
• Tilex, 16 oz (2): 2/$6 - 2 $.50/1 IPQ = Paid $5/2 ($2 RR) = $3/2 ($1.50/each)

Total after Rebates is $1 OOP!!

Find more from the "Best Of" Walgreens Deals for this week HERE!


And finally, I am loving this CVS deal on my favorite paper towels!! My sister-in-law got me hooked on this brand years ago, but when I started coupon shopping it didn't fit in the budget. I'm excited to stock up on this ultra strong and easy to use paper towel.

Here's the Breakdown:

• Kleenex Viva Paper Towel, 8 pk: $7.49/1 - $.50/1 IPQ = Paid $6.99/1 (Received $2 ECB) = Final Price $4.99/1

Find more from the "Best Of" CVS Deals for this week HERE!


Today's Total OOP = $69.86
Total Savings = $88.31
Walgreens Rebates = $22.49
Like Spending... $47.37
That's a 65% Savings!!

How did you do saving this week? Post a link below and share your deals!! I'll keep the link open all week, so share when you can.
(Please link directly to your deals post/s to make it easier for navigating.)

My CVS Deals!

I didn't find much at Walgreens that I was in need of, so instead I went to CVS to snag some chips & Gillette! This is a deal I hadn't posted in my weekly deals, so if you want to grab it up, here's how you can work it! You can get all of this for only $1!!!

Here's how I worked it:

Transaction #1

• Gillette Shampoo & Conditioner (2): $4.99/1 - 2 $2/1 1/18 P&G = Paid $5.98/2

Used $6 ECB from previous week

Paid $0 OOP!
Received $6 ECB

Transaction #2

• Stacy's Chips (6): $3/1 - 6 $1.50/1 1/25 SS = Paid $9/6
• Lay's BBQ Chips: $2/1 = Paid $2/1

Used $6 ECB from Transaction #1 + $3 ECB from previous week = $9 ECB

Paid $2 OOP
Received $10 ECB

When you purchase $20 worth of these chips, you receive $10 ECB!

My CVS Deals! - I am joyous for soyous!!

You've gotta love a shopping experience when you don't pay a dime and still get all of this!! They raised the limit on the SoyJoy bars to 10, so I took full advantage of it. I love them and the kids do too. It's a great healthy snack for them!

Check HERE for more great deals at CVS this week!

I started out with an $8 ECB, so I split this up into many transactions to not have to pay a cent.

Transaction #1

• SoyJoy Bars, 6 pk: $6/1 = Paid $6/1
• Campbell's Soup at Hand (2): 2/$3 - $1/2 IPQ = Paid $2/2

Total = $8
Used $8 ECB
Total OOP = $0
Received $6 ECB

Transaction #2 - #10
(I know, it's a lot of transactions! I only recommend this if there is no line behind you or allowing others to go ahead of you so you can take your time.)

• SoyJoy Bars, 6 pk: $6/1 = Paid $6/1

Total = $6
Used $6 ECB from Transaction #1
Total OOP = $0
Receive $6 ECB

My CVS Deals - LOTS of Toilet Paper!!

I was excited to stock up on toilet paper this week! Now, where do I store it???... I spent a little more than normal, but since it was a stocking up week, I didn't mind. All in all, I spent $19.02 out of pocket for all of this and walked away with $8 ECB for next week. That's like spending $11.02 for all of this.

Here's what I got at CVS today!

I split this up into 2 transactions.

Transaction #1

• Colgate Total Toothpaste (2): 2/$5 - 2 $1.50/1 IPQ = Paid $2/2
• All 2x Laundry Detergent (2): BOGO $7.49 - 2 $.40/1 IPQ = Paid $6.69/2 ($3.35/each)
• Cottonelle Bath Tissue, 20 pk (3): $12.97/1 - 3 $.50/1 IPQ or $.50/1 12/14 SS = Paid $37.41/3 ($12.47/each)

Total Before Coupons = $51.40
Paid with $10/$50 CVS CRT & $20.94 in ECB's
Total OOP = $8.09
ECB's Received

• Colgate Total Toothpaste (2): $2 ECB
• Cottonelle Bath Tissue (3): $12 ECB ($4/each)
  

Saved $53.78!!!

Transaction #2

• Cottonelle Bath Tissue, 20 pk (2): $12.97 - 2 $.50/1 IPQ or $.50/1 12/14 SS = Paid $24.94/2 ($12.47/each)
• Softsoap Elements, 7.5 oz (2): $.99/1 - 3 $.50/1 1/4 SS = Paid $1.47/3 ($.49/each)

Total Before Coupons = $28.91 - $2.50 Q's = $26.41
Paid with $14 ECB's from Transaction #1 & $2.60 in Gift Card
Total OOP = $10.93

ECB's Received:

• Cottonelle Bath Tissue (2): $8 ECB

Saved $21.82!

Check out the Centsible Sawyer for more CVS Superstars!

My CVS Deals!!

There wasn't a whole lot to speak of in deals at CVS this week, however I was able to get 15 Promax Protein bars for FREE! Hopefully, this will be a nice pick-me-up for my dear husband to take to work this week. I tried one and they're not half bad. You can find out how to score some yourself HERE.

Next, a few stocking stuffers and FREE toothpaste:

Total Sale = $6.48

Total Coupons Used = $1.00
Used $5 ECB's from Promax Bars
Total OOP = $.60

Earned $2.00 ECB's

Here's the Breakdown:

• Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste (4 oz): $2.99 - $1/1 CVS CRT = Paid $1.99 (Received $2 ECB) Final Price FREE
• 3 Christmas Pencils: $.50/1 = Paid $1.50/3
• Altoids: $1.99/1 = Paid $1.99

My Weekly Shopping Trip (Publix, CVS, Walgreens)

I'm putting it all together this week into one post. Today was a fabulous day despite my son and me being sick and run down. The kids behaved extremely well (I was impressed!) and it took about 2 hours in all. That might just be a record for us!

First stop was Walgreens and here's what I got:

TOTAL SALE= $30.71
Total Savings in MFR Coupons = $14.80
+
Total Savings in WAG Coupons = $5.00
+
Total Savings in Advertised Sales = $9.06
TOTAL SAVINGS = $28.86
TOTAL OOP = $1.85

Here's the Breakdown:

• Kellogg's Rice Krispies: $1.99 - $1/1 IPQ = Paid $.99
• Domino Sugar, 5 lb bag (2): $1.99/1 w/WAG Flier Q - 2 $.40/1 IPQ = Paid $3.18/2
• Baking Soda (2): 2/$1 w/WAG Flier Q = Paid $1/2
• Quilted Northern, 9 BIG Rolls (2): 2/$7 w/WAG Flier Q = Paid $7/2
• Scotch, 3 pack + FREE roll (2): 2/$2 - $1/6 rolls 11/23 SS = Paid $1/8 rolls

I used 2 $6 RR's to complete this transaction.

Next stop was CVS to get some coupons from the price scanner machine. I didn't get another $10/$50, though it would've come in handy today. Maybe I've reached my limit! :) I didn't need much there, but I was able to get some much needed vitamins with some leftover ECB's from Black Friday and paid only $1.00.

On to Publix, we went! Here's what I got:

TOTAL IN GROCERIES = $130.35

Total Savings in Coupons = $26.20
+
Total Savings in Advertised Sales = $42.52
TOTAL SAVINGS = $68.72
TOTAL OOP = $61.63
(I used my $100 Publix Gift Card from last week's deal & paid $0 OOP!!)

Here's the Breakdown:

• Lean Pockets (6): $1.67/1 - 6 $.40/1 In-Box Q (from previous purchase) = Paid $7.62/6
• Eggo Waffles (2): BOGO $2.39 - 2 $1/1 Peelie Q = Paid $.39/2
• Banquet Turkey Sausage (2): BOGO $1.66 = Paid $1.66/2
• Kellogg's Frosted Flakes: $1.99/1 - $1/1 IPQ = Paid $.99/1
• Betty Crocker Muffin Mix (2): BOGO $2.59 - 2 $.45/1 IPQ = Paid $1.69/2
• Thomas' English Muffins, plain (2): BOGO $2.99 = Paid $2.99/2
• Pillsbury French Loaf (2): $1.67/1 - 2 $.40/1 11/16 SS = Paid $2.54/2
  
• Kraft Mac 'n Cheese (4): $.50/1 = Paid $2/4
  
• Peter Pan Peanut Butter (2): $2/1 - 2 $.50/1 All You Q = Paid $3/2
• Progresso Light Soup (2): $1.25/1 - $1/2 Weight Watchers Q = Paid $1.50/2
• Juicy Juice Juiceboxes, 8 ct (2): BOGO $2.99 = Paid $2.99/2
• Mott's Apple Juice for Tots: $2/1 - $1/1 12/7 SS = Paid $1/1
• V8 Fusion (2): $3/1 = Paid $6/2
  
• Boneless Chicken Breasts: $2.99/lb = Paid $5.02
• Publix Eggs: $1.89/dozen = Paid $1.89
• Starkist Fresh Pack Tuna (6): $1.50/1 - 1 BOGO Vocalpoint Q - 5 $1/1 Vocalpoint Q = Paid $4/6
• Pace Specialty Salsa (2): $2.50/1 - $1/1 tags on bottle = Paid $3/2
  
• Celery Stalks (2): $1.69/1 = Paid $3.38/2
• Mango (1): $1/1 = Paid $1/1
• Plum Tomatoes: $.99/lb = Paid $1.07
• Premium Tomatoes: $.99/lb = Paid $.83
• Bananas: $.69/lb = Paid $1.61
• Clementines (crate): $5.99 = Paid $5.99

I was able to use a $10/$50 CVS CRT with this transaction.

My total spending OOP for the day was merely $2.85!!

I'm excited to participate in Money Saving Mom's Super Savings Saturday and Fiddledeedee's Publix Super Savers this week.

My CVS Deals!!

This is a decent week at CVS, so I had to stop by for some deals. Check out the $5 CVS Challenge for more great ways to save!

Here's what I got:

Here's the Breakdown in 1 Transaction:

• Powerade, 32 oz: $1.69 (Receive $1.69 ECB's)
• Brach's Candy (2): $1.29/1 (Receive $1.29 ECB's - limit 2) Good through today!
  
• Glowing Funlight (2): $.99/1 (Receive $.99 ECB's - limit 2) Good through today!
• Excedrin, 24 ct (4): $1.99/1 - 4 $2/1 Blinky Q's = FREE + $.04 overage
• Excedrin Express Gel Caps, 20 ct: $1.99/1 - $3/1 CRT = FREE + $1.01 overage

Total Sale = $16.20
Total Coupons Used = $12.00
Used $6 ECB's from last week
Total OOP = $.69

Earned $6.25 ECB's

I had it on my list to get the GUM Toothbrushes and Touch of Gray (due to it being a money maker), but they were all out. Here's the deal on it in case you're interested though!

• GUM Toothbrushes: $3.99/1 (Receive $3.99 ECB's - limit 5)
• Touch of Gray Haircolor: $7.99= $7.99 (Receive $7.99 ECB's) Send away for Mail-In Rebate $8 HERE.