CVS 7/1 and 7/6

7/1 Trip
*Nivea Creme 1oz Tin: Reg $0.99
Buy 4

$1/1 mfr coupon
$2/1 EB (limit 4) = $8/4

= FREE plus $5 in EB

 Conair hairbrush: Reg $2.99

$3 off any hairbrush Kiosk coupon

= FREE

 
Simple face cleansing wipes, 7ct: Reg $1.99

$1.75 off any Simple product Kiosk coupon

= $0.24

*Donation to local shelter 

**Used $4.50 EB on card from Spring Spending => Paid zero OOP and thoroughly confused the cashier

Saved over 100% off regular prices!

7/6 Trip
Cortaid Anti-Itch Cream: Reg $6.29

FREE Cortaid Anti-Itch Cream Kiosk coupon

= FREE


Twizzlers King Size: Reg $1.87
Diet Coke 20oz: Reg $1.77

$1 off wyb 1 20oz Coke product and 1 Twizzlers King Size
$2 off any candy or beverage CVS Facebook printable coupon

= $0.64 for both items 

Saved 93% off regular prices!

 

CVS 5/17

*CVS body wash: Reg $2.37

$3/1 CVS coupon

= FREE plus $0.63 overage

Keebler Club crackers 5.25oz: Reg $2.49 Sale 3/$4
Buy 3

$1/3 mfr coupon
$1/3 EB

= 3/$2

Sensodyne toothpaste travel size: Reg $1.77 (or $1.50 wyb 2+)
Buy 2

(2x) $1/1 mfr coupons
(2x) $1/1 store coupons

= FREE plus $1.00 overage

Venus Embrace razor with 2 cartridges: Reg $13.29 Sale $8.99

$3/1 mfr coupon
$4/1 EB

= $1.99

Clean & Clear acne gel: Reg $7.99 Sale $4.99

$1/1 mfr coupon

= $3.99


Saved 82% off regular prices and 73% off sale prices!

*Donation to local shelter

Stop & Shop 4/16

(2) Gold Peak tea 18.5oz: Reg $1.50 Sale $1.00 - (2x) $0.75/1 mfr coupon (doubled to $1.50/1) = FREE plus $1.00 overage
Seventh Generation dish liquid: Reg $3.35 Sale $3.00 - $0.75/1 mfr coupon (doubled to $1.50/1) = $1.50
Trop50 Red Orange juice: Reg $3.59 Sale $2.50 - $1/1 store coupon = $1.50
(1) Silk chocolate half gallon: Reg $3.29 Sale $3.00 - $0.75/1 store coupon = $2.25
(2) Silk original half gallon: Reg $3.29 Sale $3.00 - (2x) $0.55/1 mfr coupon (doubled to $1.10/1) = $1.90 each
NatureSweet cherry tomatoes: Reg $3.99 Sale $2.99 - $1.10/1 mfr coupon = $1.89
Renuzit fresh accent air freshener: Reg $2.49 Sale $2.19 - $0.75/1 mfr coupon (doubled to $1.50/1) = $0.69
Sara Lee multigrain bread: Reg $3.99 Sale $2.50 - $1/1 mfr coupon = $1.50
Kashi GoLean cereal: Reg $4.59 Sale $3.00
Tribe hummus 8oz: Reg $3.50 Sale $2.50
Dole romaine: Reg $2.99 - $1/1 mfr coupon - $0.50/1 Scan It coupon = $1.49
Old El Paso can refried beans: Reg $1.59 Sale $1.00 - $0.35/1 Scan It coupon = $0.65
*Kraft macaroni and cheese: Reg $1.25 Sale $1.00 - $0.25/1 Scan It coupon = $0.75

All Items: Saved 22% using sale prices and 54% using sale plus coupons

*Donated to food bank

CVS 4/16

(2) Kashi GoLean cereal: Reg $5.49 Sale $3.00 - (2x) $2/1 mfr coupon = $1.00 each
(2) LifeSavers Easter gummies: Reg $3.19 Clearance (75% off) $0.79 - (2x) $1/1 mfr coupon = FREE plus $0.42 overage
(2) Hershey Kisses Easter candy: Reg $3.79 Clearance (75% off) $0.95 - $1/2 mfr coupon = $0.45 each
(2) Orbit gum: Reg $1.49 Sale BOGO - BOGO mfr coupon = FREE
Minute rice 14oz box: Reg $3.29 Sale $1.99 - $0.50/1 mfr coupon = $1.49
Allegra 5ct: Reg $6.99 Sale $6.00 - $7/1 mfr coupon = FREE plus $1 overage
*(2) Colgate Advanced toothpaste 4oz: Reg $3.99 Sale $2.99 - $2/1 EB - (2x) $1/1 mfr coupon = FREE plus $0.02 overage
*Nivea Soft moisturizer: Reg $0.99 - $1/1 mfr coupon = FREE plus $0.01 overage
Physician's Formula illuminating powder: Reg $14.49 - $1/1 mfr coupon - $15/1 CVS Kiosk coupon = FREE plus $1.51 overage!
2012 weekly planner: Reg $1.99 Clearance (75% off) $0.50

Saved 42% using sales, 97%  using sales plus coupons!

*Toothpaste and Nivea cream will be donated to local shelter

Stop & Shop 3/23

Fiber One bread: Reg $2.99 Sale $1.99 - $1/1 mfr coupon = $0.99
(2) Dole Classic Romaine bag salad: Reg $2.99 Sale BOGO - $1/1 Store card coupon - (2x) $0.50/1 mfr coupons = $0.99 for 2 bags
(2) Marcal Small Steps paper towels single roll: Reg $1.00 Sale $0.67 - $1/2 mfr coupon = $0.17 each
*Always liners: Reg $1.39 Sale $0.99 - $1/1 mfr coupon = FREE!
(2) Amy's frozen vegan burritos: Reg $2.79 - (2x) Free burrito coupon = both FREE!
Barilla Piccolini pasta: Reg $1.79 Sale $1.00 ---> Rang up incorrectly, received for free due to error, but would have used $0.50/1 Store card coupon (will use on future purchase!)

* Donation to local shelter

Target 2/16 & 2/25

2/16 Trip
Mission tortilla chips: Reg $2.99 - $1/1 mfr coupon = $1.99 (these chips are awesome)
Kettle baked potato chips: Sale $2.50 - $1/1 mfr coupon = $1.50
(2) Pace salsa large jars: Clearance $1.32 each - $1/2 mfr coupon = $0.82 each
(2) Cheerios 1lb box: Sale $2.99 each - $1/2 mfr coupon = $2.49 each
Quaker Crunchtime cereal: Sale $2.74 - $1/1 Target coupon = $1.74
1lb fresh strawberries (Sale $2.49) and 1 pint fresh blueberries (Reg $3.49) - $2/$5 fresh produce Target catalina coupon = $3.98 for both
(3) Handmade greeting cards: Reg $1.00 (bargain bin area) - $2 off 3 cards = $1 for 3 cards
Bounty Basic paper towel single roll: Reg $0.99 - $1/1 mfr coupon = Free!
*Herbal Essences shampoo travel size: Reg $0.99 - $1/1 mfr coupon = Free!
*Olay single bar soap: Reg $1.19 - $1/1 mfr coupon = $0.19
Vaseline Intensive Care lotion: Sale $3.09 - $1/1 Target coupon - $1/1 mfr coupon = $1.09
(2) Diet Dr. Pepper 2L bottles: Sale $1.33 each - $0.75/2 Target coupon = $1.91 for both

2/25 Trip
Up & Up 2-pack heavy duty scrubber sponges: Reg $0.99 - $1/1 Up & Up Cleaning Item Target coupon = Free!
Up & Up Ibuprofen 50-ct: Reg $1.77 - $1/1 Up & Up Pain Reliever Target coupon = $0.77
Simple eye makeup remover (small bottle): Reg $1.99 - $1/1 Target coupon = $0.99
Swedish Fish large bag: Reg $2.69 - $1/1 Target coupon = $1.69
Kashi GoLean cereal: Sale $2.99 - $2/1 Recyclebank mfr coupon = $0.99
Kashi TLC cereal bars: Reg $2.99 - $0.50/2 Kashi Items Target coupon = $2.49



*Donations to local shelter

Walmart 2/25

Brita basic pitcher: Reg $8.97 - $4/1 mfr coupon - $10 MIR = Better than free! after MIR, $4.97 OOP
Eco Tools foot file: Reg $0.25 - $1/1 mfr coupon = Better than free!
*Oral-B dental floss: Reg $0.97 - $1/1 mfr coupon = Better than free!
*U by Kotex liners 18-count: Reg $1.24 - $1/1 mfr coupon = $0.24

*Donations to local shelter

CVS 1/30

(3) Hallmark greeting cards: Reg $0.99 - $3/3 EB = FREE
(3) Pepsi 12 pack cans: Reg $4.99 Sale 3/$10 - $4/3 EB = 3/$6 or $2.00 each
Dove body wash: special trial of new kind, $2.49 - $1/1 mfr coupon = $1.49
*(2) Speed Stick deodorant: Reg $4.39 on clearance for $1.09 - BOGO mfr coupon = $0.545 each
*(2) Irish Spring travel size deodorant: Reg $0.99 - (2x) $1/1 mfr coupons = FREE

I also received an extra $1 EB for using my green bag tag! I always try to remember to bring this with me every time I go to CVS, even if it's to pickup a prescription. I also was told by a pharmacist that every time you pickup a prescription, you get $0.50 EB (it's actually $1 EB for every 2 prescriptions), so I always have them scan my card.

*Donations to local shelter

Walgreens 10/20

*W brand maxi pads 18ct: Sale $2.00 - $2 RR = Free after RR
*(4) Depends fit kit: Reg $2.49 - 4x $3/1 mfr coupons - $3 RR = Free plus $3 RR
Cinnamon 2.37oz: Reg $1.79

Saved over 100%

*Donation to local women's shelter and local nursing facility

I did have an issue here with using the coupons on the depends. The first three coupons scanned fine, but the fourth $3 off coupon would not scan. The cashier told me she couldn't use it. I was confused why it wasn't working, and it turns out the first three were not adjusted down to $2.49 like they should've been. I asked her if they had a copy of the coupon policy handy so we could check, but she said no. So, the manager came over (also said he didn't have a copy of the policy) and changed the fourth one to $1 off, making the total discount $10, which was close enough to the $9.96 total for the four items. Fine with me, just annoying that the manager told me, "I'm not supposed to do this." Ugh, it's not worth the hassle for this, but I was already there.

Walmart 10/21

(2) Kellogg's Raisin Bran 15oz: Price matched CVS sale $2.00 - $1/2 mfr coupon = $1.50 each
*Axe body wash (travel size): Reg $0.97 - $1/1 coupon = Free plus $0.03 overage
*Old Spice body wash (travel size): Reg $0.97 - $1/1 coupon = Free plus $0.03 overage
*(2) CoverGirl eye shadow: Reg. $3.14 - $8/2 coupon = Free plus $1.72 overage

*Donations to local women's shelter

So last time I went to Walmart, I tried to use this same $8/2 CoverGirl coupon but had issues. This time, I went armed with a printout of the coupon policy, just in case. I went to a different cashier who was skeptical but allowed the overages. I made sure to buy another item in addition to the ones above, just to absorb all that overage so the total didn't come out negative, with them owing me change.

In the past, I've had problems trying to price match at this store, actually with this same cashier. I tried to price match without having the actual ad, and they told me they couldn't just take my word for it; they had to see the actual ad. Since then, I printed out a copy of the price matching policy and discovered that the policy states you don't even need to show them a copy of the ad! This time, I brought a copy of the CVS ad just in case, to get the Raisin Bran. Even with this, the cashier gave me a hard time and called the manager over.

Now the rant:

My main issue with Walmart is that their cashiers really have no idea what the store's policies are. I can understand them not willing to just trust a customer that tells them what the policy is so they should get the item for free. However, that's when they should be pulling out a copy of the policy to check, or calling over the manager who actually knows what's going on. They've clearly either not been trained on these policies or just choose to ignore them.

My other issues are less of a big deal but certainly annoying enough to deter me from going to Walmart. 1.) They don't seem to have hand baskets anymore. I guess you need to use a shopping cart so you can buy more useless stuff. 2.) It's always a zoo here, on the weekend especially. It takes more time to check out than it does to actually get the items from around the store. This makes it so that I don't want to go here unless the deal is really good.

Target 10/14

(2) Market Pantry refrigerated bagels (6ct): Reg $1.24 each - $1/2 Target coupon = $0.74 each
Tazo teabags: Sale $2.79 - $1/1 Target coupon - $1.50/1 mfr coupon = $0.29
St. Ives moisturizer: Reg $4.72 - $1/1 Target coupon - $1/1 mfr coupon = $2.72
*Aquafresh toothpaste travel size: Reg $0.99 - $1/1 mfr coupon = FREE plus $0.01 overage
(3) Tide detergent single load: Reg $1.02 - $2/3 mfr coupon = $0.35 each

Saved 66% off sale prices

*Donation to local shelter

Rite Aid 10/18

*Blistex cold & allergy lip balm: Reg $2.79 Sale $1.49 - $1.49/1 UP = FREE after UP
Organix vitamin C drops: Reg $2.19 Sale $1.50 - $1.50/1 UP = FREE after UP
Revlon nail shape & buff: Reg $3.25 Sale (40% off) $1.95 - $2/1 UP = FREE plus $0.05 overage after UP
(3) 7-UP/A&W Root Beer 2L: Reg $1.99 Sale 3/$3.99 - $2/3 UP = $0.67 each
Tostitos chips 13 oz: Reg $3.99 - $1/1 UP = $2.99
Tostitos salsa 15.5 oz: Reg $3.29 - $1/1 UP = $2.29

• $1 off wyb Tostitos chips AND salsa => Chips = $2.49 and Salsa = $1.79
• Get 2L diet Pepsi FREE wyb Tostitos AND salsa (Reg $1.69)

Saved 73% off regular prices, 65% off sale prices (not including UP rewards), 30% off sale prices (including UP)

*Donation to local shelter

Rite Aid 10/15

*Blistex medicated lip ointment: Reg $2.79 Sale $1.49 - $1.49 UP = FREE after UP
Cepacol throat lozenges: Reg $4.99 Sale $2.50 - $2.50 UP = FREE after UP

Out of stock, returned later with rainchecks:
Burt's Bees throat drops: Sale $1.99 - $1.99 UP = FREE
Bayer aspirin 81mg 32ct: Sale $2.99 - $2/1 UP - $1/1 mfr coupon = FREE plus $0.01

Saved over 100%

*Donation to local shelter
The other items will be shared friends and family members

Rite Aid 10/8

Scope outlast mouthwash (750 mL): Reg $4.79 Sale $4.00 - $2.50/1 UP - $1.50/1 mfr coupon = FREE after UP
No Nonsense pantyhose: Reg $4.99 Sale $2.99 - $2.00/1 UP - $1/1 VV coupon = FREE plus $0.01 overage after UP
*Pert Plus 2-in-1 (13.5 oz): Reg $3.99 Sale $3.00 - $2.00/1 UP - $1/1 mfr coupon = FREE after UP
Ricola 24ct and Ricola Dual Action 19ct: Reg $2.49 and $2.79 Sale $1.50 each - $1/2 UP - Free bag wyb Dual Action = $0.25 each

Saved 97% off regular prices, 96% off sale prices (not including UP rewards),  91% off sale prices (including UP rewards)

*Donation to local shelter

Walgreens 10/15

*(2) Arrid XX deodorant: Reg $3.49 Sale (w/flyer coupon) $0.99 - (2x) $1/1 mfr coupons = Free plus $0.02 overage
Had to purchase something to absorb overage, so B gets a Hershey bar - on sale for $0.69
Total for all = $0.67

Saved 86% off regular prices and 75% off sale prices

*Donation to local shelter

Walgreens 9/30

*W maxi pads 24-ct: Sale $2.00 - $2.00 RR = FREE
(2) No Nonsense pantyhose: on clearance for $0.64 each
(2) No Nonsense knee-highs: on clearance for $0.44 each

*Donation to local shelter

Rite Aid 9/25

*Softsoap body wash: Reg $4.99 Sale $2.99 - $2 UP - $1/1 mfr coupon = Free after UP
*Irish Spring body wash: Reg $5.29 Sale $2.99 - $2 UP - $1/1 mfr coupon = Free after UP

Saved 100%!

*Donation to local shelter

Walgreens 9/30

*(2) Colgate Optic White toothpaste: Sale 2 for $7.98 - $6 RR wyb 2 - (2x) $1/1 mfr coupons = Free after RR
*W Brand maxi pads 24 ct: Reg $2.99 Sale $2.00 - $2.00 RR = Free after RR

Saved 100%

*Donations to local shelter

CVS 9/13

CVS Allergy Relief 5-ct: Reg $4.79 Sale $3.69 - $3.69 EB = Free (after EB)
*Rephresh tampons 18-ct: Reg $6.99 Sale $6.79 - $6.79 EB - $1/1 mfr coupon = Free plus $1 overage (after EB)

Saved over 100%

*Donation to local shelter

Mailbox Goodies 9/19

Bunch of surprises in my mailbox today!

• Suave travel sizes of Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo, men's body wash, and lotion; coupons for $1/2 lotion, $1/2 Suave professionals, and $1/2 body wash
• Eucerin Daily Skin Balance moisturizer sample and coupon for $1/1 body or hand Daily Skin Balance
• Kashi Organic Cinnamon Harvest cereal 2-bite sample box and coupon for $1.50/1 Kashi product
• P&G Organize in Style coupon book

Also in the past week:

• John Frieda Root Awakening samples and $1/1 coupon
• Garnier Fructis shampoo and conditioner samples

The Suave products and the other hair care samples above will all be donated to the local shelter