Coupon items
Grain Berry toasted oats cereal: Reg $3.79 Sale $1.99 - $0.50/1 mfr coupon (doubled to $1/1) = $0.99
Enjoy Life semi sweet chocolate chips: Reg $4.79 Sale $3.99 - $0.55/1 mfr coupon (doubled to $1.10/1) = $2.89
FiberOne multigrain bread: Reg $2.99 - $1/1 mfr coupon = $1.99
(2) Alexia french fries: Reg $3.99 Sale $2.99 - $1/2 mfr coupon = $2.49 each
Non coupon items
Diet Coke cans 12 pack: Reg $5.29 Sale $3.34
Green bell pepper: 0.59 lb Reg $1.17 Sale $0.76
Coupon items: saved 45% off regular prices and 27% off sale prices
Non-coupon items: saved 37% off regular prices
Total: saved 43% off regular prices and 22% off sale prices
Monday, October 31, 2011
Stop & Shop 10/16
Coupon items
(3) Silk soymilk: Reg $3.19 - 2x $0.75/1 mfr coupon (doubled to $1.50/1 each) - $1/3 store Catalina = $1.86 each
(2) Earth Friendly paper towel 1 roll: Reg $2.59 - 2x $2/1 mfr coupon = $0.59 each
(3) Prego pasta sauce: Reg $2.59 Sale 3/$5 - $1/3 mfr coupon = 3/$4 or $1.25 each
(4) Progressive soup: Reg $1.67 Sale $1.00 - $1/4 mfr coupon = $0.75 each
Minute Rice brown & wild ready cup 2-pack: Reg $2.05 Sale $1.80 - $0.50/1 mfr coupon (doubled to $1/1) = $0.80
Flatout flat bread: Reg $3.99 - $0.55/1 mfr coupon (doubled to $1.10/1) = $2.89
On The Border tortilla chips: Reg $3.00 Sale $2.79 - $0.55/1 mfr coupon (doubled to $1.10/1) = $1.69
Non-coupon items
Diet Coke cans 12 pack: Reg $5.29 Sale $4.33 - $1/1 store coupon loaded to card = $3.33
Polar orange dry soda cans 12 pack: Reg $4.99 Sale $2.50
Dole romaine salad: Reg $2.99 - $1/1 store coupon loaded to card = $1.99
Stop & Shop bread: Reg $2.99 Sale $1.99
Coupon items: saved 50% off regular prices and 41% off sale prices
Non-coupon items: saved 40% off regular prices
Total: saved 47% off regular prices and 31% off sale prices
(3) Silk soymilk: Reg $3.19 - 2x $0.75/1 mfr coupon (doubled to $1.50/1 each) - $1/3 store Catalina = $1.86 each
(2) Earth Friendly paper towel 1 roll: Reg $2.59 - 2x $2/1 mfr coupon = $0.59 each
(3) Prego pasta sauce: Reg $2.59 Sale 3/$5 - $1/3 mfr coupon = 3/$4 or $1.25 each
(4) Progressive soup: Reg $1.67 Sale $1.00 - $1/4 mfr coupon = $0.75 each
Minute Rice brown & wild ready cup 2-pack: Reg $2.05 Sale $1.80 - $0.50/1 mfr coupon (doubled to $1/1) = $0.80
Flatout flat bread: Reg $3.99 - $0.55/1 mfr coupon (doubled to $1.10/1) = $2.89
On The Border tortilla chips: Reg $3.00 Sale $2.79 - $0.55/1 mfr coupon (doubled to $1.10/1) = $1.69
Non-coupon items
Diet Coke cans 12 pack: Reg $5.29 Sale $4.33 - $1/1 store coupon loaded to card = $3.33
Polar orange dry soda cans 12 pack: Reg $4.99 Sale $2.50
Dole romaine salad: Reg $2.99 - $1/1 store coupon loaded to card = $1.99
Stop & Shop bread: Reg $2.99 Sale $1.99
Coupon items: saved 50% off regular prices and 41% off sale prices
Non-coupon items: saved 40% off regular prices
Total: saved 47% off regular prices and 31% off sale prices
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.
*(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.
*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.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
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
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
*Donation to local shelter
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)
*Donation to local shelter
Roche Bros 10/15
Coupon items
Kashi oatmeal: Reg $3.29 - $2/1 mfr coupon = $1.69
Fresh Express spinach: Reg $2.99 Sale $2.50 - $1/1 mfr coupon = $1.50
(2) Tribe hummus 8 oz: Reg $2.99 Sale $1.99 - $1.50/2 mfr coupon = $1.24 each
Sale items
Vermont Bread Company 10 grain bread: Reg $4.59 Sale $2.99
Vermont grown hydroponic tomato: (0.68 lb) Reg $2.03 Sale $1.35
Apples 3 lb bag: Reg $3.99 Sale $2.50
Coupon items only: Saved 53% off regular prices and 42% off sale prices
Entire order: Saved 45% off regular prices and 25% off sale prices
Kashi oatmeal: Reg $3.29 - $2/1 mfr coupon = $1.69
Fresh Express spinach: Reg $2.99 Sale $2.50 - $1/1 mfr coupon = $1.50
(2) Tribe hummus 8 oz: Reg $2.99 Sale $1.99 - $1.50/2 mfr coupon = $1.24 each
Sale items
Vermont Bread Company 10 grain bread: Reg $4.59 Sale $2.99
Vermont grown hydroponic tomato: (0.68 lb) Reg $2.03 Sale $1.35
Apples 3 lb bag: Reg $3.99 Sale $2.50
Coupon items only: Saved 53% off regular prices and 42% off sale prices
Entire order: Saved 45% off regular prices and 25% off sale prices
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
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
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
Walmart 10/15
Rayovac flashlight (comes with 2AA batteries): Reg $1.00 - $1/1 mfr coupon = Free
Colgate Wisp 4-pack: Reg $0.94 - $1/1 mfr coupon = Free**
Saved 100% off regular prices
**Should have been free plus $0.06 overage, but the cashier insisted that store policy is not to give overages on coupons that exceed the value of the item. This also foiled my plan to use a $8/2 mfr coupon for Cover Girl to get 2 eyeshadows priced at $3.14 each (giving me $1.72 in overage). I didn't feel like arguing or getting the manager, just getting out of the store, so I just put those back and bought other things. I'll go back another day (with another cashier) to use the $8/2 coupon.
I have now learned how important it is to bring a print out of the store's coupon policy with me, just in case something like this happens.
Colgate Wisp 4-pack: Reg $0.94 - $1/1 mfr coupon = Free**
Saved 100% off regular prices
**Should have been free plus $0.06 overage, but the cashier insisted that store policy is not to give overages on coupons that exceed the value of the item. This also foiled my plan to use a $8/2 mfr coupon for Cover Girl to get 2 eyeshadows priced at $3.14 each (giving me $1.72 in overage). I didn't feel like arguing or getting the manager, just getting out of the store, so I just put those back and bought other things. I'll go back another day (with another cashier) to use the $8/2 coupon.
I have now learned how important it is to bring a print out of the store's coupon policy with me, just in case something like this happens.
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
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
(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
CVS 10/5
(2) Lipton iced tea 20oz: Reg $1.79 Sale $1.00 - $1/2 mfr coupon = $0.50 each
Saved 72% off regular price and 50% off sale price
Saved 72% off regular price and 50% off sale price
Friday, October 7, 2011
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
*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
*W Brand maxi pads 24 ct: Reg $2.99 Sale $2.00 - $2.00 RR = Free after RR
Saved 100%
*Donations to local shelter
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