Pick N Save - Deal Alert!

Right now at Pick N Save, Purex laundry detergent is on a great sale for $3.79 down from $5.29.  Match this with the $3/1 Purex coupon from the 2/20 rp, and you get each for only $.79!

~J

Walgreens - Makeup deal

Heya, everyone!

Today I made 4 separate transactions at Walgreens.  :)

1.  Fusion Pro Glide deal - $9.89 ($3.10 off the normal price) with a $4/1 coupon and receiving $5RR (register rewards good toward a future purchase at Walgreens.)  I did this twice.

Shelf Value = $12.99

Advertised savings = $3.10

Coupon savings - $4.00

Total paid w/tax = $6.44

Total savings = $7.10

2.  Cover Girl cosmetics are on sale for Buy one Get one Half off.  So, I picked up two of my powder foundations (cantlivewithoutthem,) and two clearance black mascaras.  I paired these specials with two of the $2.50 off two Cover Girl products, and also used the RR from the first transaction.

Shelf Value = $33.56

Advertised savings -$14.10

Coupon savings - $5.00

RR savings -$5.00

Total paid w/tax = $10.55

Total savings = $21.99

3.  Then, I did another trip to a different Walgreens with these awesome mini boxes of Captain Crunch for $1 each.  I used five of my $.50/1 coupons, and spent $2.50 on each.  I also snagged two sets of two eyebrow pencils on the Cover Girl special, and used another of the $2.50/2 coupon, along with a clearance Stay Matte foundation by Rimmel, paired with a $1/1 coupon.

Shelf Value = $16.77

Coupon & sale savings = $5.50

RR savings -$5.00

Total paid = $6.77

TOTAL value = $76.31

Total paid = $31.52

Total savings = $44.79 (58.69%)

Sentry Trip 5/18/2011

First, a quick note about Pick N Save today... 

Farmland sausage is on sale for 2/$7.  There is a coupon for $.55/1 Farmland sausage, which will double to $1.10.  You can get these for a mere $2.40.  ((Remember, there is a $25 minimum before coupons will double...))

Also, the big thing this week is the Lunchables!  They are on sale at PNS for 2/$5.  There is also a coupon for $1/1 off of the new Lunchables with fruit that will double and they ARE included in the sale, making these bad boys only $.50 each.  I was sort of shocked there were any left in the store.

Don't forget, Pick N Save is doing DOUBLE Double Daze every Saturday through the end of July!  I'm not sure about ALL Pick N Save stores (because it's not printed in the ad,) but the cashier at my Pick N Save (Market Square on 67th & National) told me they were doing it.  That's doubling of up to 10 coupons (internet included) for each transaction.  SWEET.

And, now some goodies from the Sentry on 71st and Lisbon.  

A quick reminder of their coupon policy:

1.  Double coupons on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

2.  Double up to $1

3.  No limit to how many coupons may be doubles

4.  No minimum purchase before doubling begins

5.  NO internet coupons accepted

6.  NO more than 3 of the same identical coupon may be used

Glad trash bags were on sale for $3.99.  I had a coupon for $.75/1, which doubled to $1.50, making each box of trash bags only $2.49.  

The Ragu was 2/$2.89, and I used a $1/2 to make them just under $.45 each!  

Sargento slices were on sale, and I paired them with a $.75/1 coupon to make them $.99 each.  

The Knorr Rice Sides were on sale for $1 each, and I had a coupon for $.50/2, making them $.50 each.  

The Pillsbury frosting was on sale also, and with my $.40/1 coupon, came to only $.86.

Last, there was the Lloyd's BBQ tubs!  There were only two left in the store, I actually had three coupons so we'll see if I can use the remaining coupon before it expires.  They were on sale for $3.99, but with two $1/1 coupons doubled, they were only $1.99 each. :)

Total numbers:

Total Sale Value:  $34.60

-$16.80 in coupons (48.5% savings)

Paid only $17.80!

Pick N Save trip 5/18/2011 - Double Daze

Hello, my lovelies!

So sorry for the lapse in blogging here.  I was not available last week / couponing because I was storm chasing, and out of state for several days.  Then, photographing a wedding on Saturday.  Really fun stuff, but keeps me from coupons! :/

SO!  Here is my take for the day.  Three separate transactions (because on Pick N Save Double Daze, they will only double up to 5 coupons per transaction.)  :)

Classico pasta sauce... 2/$4 on sale.  Paired with a $1/2 coupon that doubles to $2/2, I got these jars of pasta sauce for only $1 each. :)  (4 total)

The best deal of the bunch for me... Ken's salad dressing (they have my very favorite Creamy Balsamic and a great olive oil dressing,) - these are on sale for 2/$4.  I had 5 of the $1/1 coupons.  They double to $2/1, and so... all five of these were totally FREE!

I've been waiting for ages for the Tyson Grilled & Ready chicken breasts to go back on sale.  Dan and I can NOT get enough of these.  They were on sale for $6.99 (normally these are $9.99, so that's already $3 off.)  Paired with a $1/1 coupon that doubles to $2/1, I got these for an awesome $4.99 each!  (3 total)

Dan loves these Voila meals.  They are on sale for $3.99, and there's also a coupon for a free Birds Eye steamfresh family size frozen veggie if you buy it.  Win/Win!

And, Dan is obsessed with Peach Snapple.  SO, these were on sale today for $5.99, and I paired them with the $1/1 coupon that doubles to $2/1.  Each 6-pack was only $3.99 - that's like getting each bottle for $.66.  (4 total)

Hershey's chocolate bars are on sale for $.79 each.  I grabbed four and paired them with the B1G1 free coupon, making them essentially $.39 each.

And we can't forget the fun and silly FREE El Monterey burrito 2-pack coupon.  Always good for bumping up a dollar or two on the $25 minimum post-sale pre-coupon total for each transaction!

$1/2 Sun Chips matched with the 2/$5 sale made them only $1.50 each! (4 total)

Plus, there is a coupon for a free Sierra Mist Natural 2-liter with the purchase of any two Sun Chips. :)  That made these 2-liters totally FREE.

There's also a sale on the Kemps Frozen Yogurt cones, 2/$6.  I matched that with a $1/1 coupon, and got this box for $1.  Sweet deal! ;)

Add to these, I also got a few bags of salad at 2/$4. :)

So!  The total info:

TOTAL shelf value: $128.77

-$73.03 savings (56.7% savings)

I only paid $55.74!

Happy Couponing!

~Jenn

Sentry Trip 5/9/11

I did make it to the store after all!   (Shopping list here.)

I ended up also getting a thing of Pam spray and some Bounce dryer sheets (we desperately need both.)  Overall, the total after store sales was $39.38, and with coupons I ended up paying only $22.90.  Considering I didn't have a coupon for the Bounce sheets (they were on sale though, for $3.49), and I also picked up some BBQ sauce with a coupon that was expiring, so each of those ended up being $.98 (great deal, right?)... So, I'm pretty happy with the take! :)~

~J

Sentry Shopping List 5/9

I am planning to head over to the Sentry's on 92nd and Lisbon for a quick trip today before I go out of town.

Coupons will double at the 92nd location today - just remember, no internet coupons, and no more than 2 of any one coupon may be used.  Other than that, there is no limit to the number of coupons you can double.

You can also can double coupons at the 71st and Lisbon location; they'll take up to 3 of the same coupon in one transaction.  They double coupons on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so you can use this list at that store, also.  No internet coupons here either.


My shopping list:
[1] $.50/1 Puffs Product = FREE
[2] $1/2 (exp. 5/10) Dannon Light & Fit 4-pack = (4x) $.99 each
[1] $.50/1 Yoplait Fiber One Multipack = (1x) $.99
[2] $1/1 Hidden Valley Farmhouse dressing = (2x) $.99 each
[2] $.50/2 Ortega Products / salsa or taco shells = (4x) $.99 each
[2] $.50/1 Hormel Natural Choice deli sandwich meat or chicken strips = (2x) $1.50 each


When it's all said and done, I should be paying around $14 for all of that.  I'll update you all soon! :)

~J

Target & Pick N Save 5/9 & shopping list for Double Double Daze 5/11

Hello, shoppers!

Today was my day to stock up on crackers and granola bars.  Since I'm starting wedding season, and I'm doing a bunch of storm chasing over the next few months as well, I'll definitely be needing these pre-packaged, easy to grab foods.  It was a great time to get them!

My shopping list today:

Quaker Chewy Bars 2/$5 + $.75/2 mfq + $1/2 Target coupon + Buy 4 get one free = $1.50 each

Nivea Men's body wash $2.43 each + $3/1 coupon = FREE!

Purina Cat Food (not the most amazing deal, we just needed some.) $6.99 + $1/1 mfq = $5.99

John Frieda Root Awakening w/ $3/2 Target coupon + $3/1(x2) coupons = $1.49 each

Shelf value total $44.29

I paid $21.27

Savings of $23.02, PLUS two printed coupons at check-out - one for $3/off 2 John Freida Root Awakening products and one for $5/off John Freida hair color.

Also, I stopped by Pick N Save to grab a few things with coupons that can't be doubled ($1/1 Ritz Crackerfuls and Wheat Thin Stix paired with 2/$5 sale)

Shelf value total $19.94

I paid $9.00

Savings of $10.04 :)

Since I'm going out of town tonight for several days, I'm giving Dan shopping duty for Pick N Save's Double Double Daze on Wednesday.  I'm really hoping everything I list for him is in stock, and it goes smoothly.  We'll see!  

Here's my list for him for Wednesday:

WED Transaction #1

[2]$1/2 Pure Protein Bars = (4x) $0.00 FREE!

[3]$1/1 Grande Tortilla Chips = (3x)  $0.50

[3]$1/1 Tidy Cats 25lb bag kitty litter (blue) =  (3x) $1.50 

[1]$1/1 Ivory Aloe Body wash = (1x) $1.00 

[1]$.60/3 Green Giant Broccoli & Zesty Cheese = (3x) $0.52         

Total = $27.76 

Should pay = $8.56   

                         

WED Transaction #2

[2]$.40/2 Totino's Pizza Rolls = (2x) $.60 each

[1]$1/5 Totino's Crisp Crust Party Pizza = (5x) $.60 each

[5]$.50/2 Dannon Greek Yogurt (pref vanilla / honey / blueb) = (10x) $.50 each

[2] $.50/1 Gorton's Fish Sticks, Fillets or Shrimp = (2x) $3.00 each

*Ortega Taco Shells FREE w/ purchase of 2 Gorton's items = (1x) $0.00 FREE!

Total = $27.00 

Should pay = $16.40         

~Jenn

Pick N Save trip 5/4/2011 - Double Daze

Hey guys!

Thought I'd share my quick Milwaukee Couponing trip to Pick N Save today for Double Daze.  They had some great deals on  some things, put together with the coupons I had and three separate transactions to maximize my savings... even the cashier was impressed by my savings today! :)

         [1]$1/2 Kruncher's Kettle Chips =$2.00 each (x2)

 [2]$1/1 Oreo Fudge Crème = $.99 each (x5)

 Mushrooms = $1.89 

  [3] B1G1 Head & Shoulders Shampoo / Conditioner = $1.75 each (x6)                                                 

 [2]$1/1 Tostito's tortilla chips = $0.99 each (x2) 

 [1]$1/2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta = $0.25 each (x2)

[1]$1/1 Farmland Thick Sliced Bacon = $1.99

 Roundy's cheese slices = $2.00 each (x2) 

 [2]$1/1  Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage = $0.99 each (x2)    

 $.30/1 French's Yellow Mustard = $0.69 

[3] FREE El Monterey Burrito 2-pack = $.0 each (x3)

2x Diet Coke 24 pack $5.99 each

2x Ajax laundry detergent $1.99 each

2x banana = $.40

2x apple = $1.21

-$.10 bag refund

$124.20 shelf price

$53.48 paid

Savings of $70.72 (56.9%)

Remember the coupon policy for this Pick N Save:

1.  Double coupons on Wednesday and Saturday.

2.  Coupons double only up to $1.

3.  Double Daze = double up to 5 coupons.  Double Double Daze = up to 10.

4.  Your purchase must be $25 pre-coupon.

Pick N Save trip 5/4/2011 - Double Daze

Hey guys!

Thought I'd share my quick Milwaukee Couponing trip to Pick N Save today for Double Daze.  They had some great deals on  some things, put together with the coupons I had and three separate transactions to maximize my savings... even the cashier was impressed by my savings today! :)

         [1]$1/2 Kruncher's Kettle Chips =$2.00 each (x2)

 [2]$1/1 Oreo Fudge Crème = $.99 each (x5)

 Mushrooms = $1.89 

  [3] B1 G1 Head & Shoulders Shampoo / Conditioner = $1.75 each (x6)
[2]$1/1 Tostito's tortilla chips = $0.99 each (x2) 

 [1]$1/2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta = $0.25 each (x2)

[1]$1/1 Farmland Thick Sliced Bacon = $1.99

 Roundy's cheese slices = $2.00 each (x2) 

 [2]$1/1  Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage = $0.99 each (x2)    

 $.30/1 French's Yellow Mustard = $0.69 

[3] FREE El Monterey Burrito 2-pack = $.0 each (x3)

2x Diet Coke 24 pack $5.99 each

2x Ajax laundry detergent $1.99 each

2x banana = $.40

2x apple = $1.21

-$.10 bag refund

$124.20 shelf price

$53.48 paid

Savings of $70.72 (56.9%)

Remember the coupon policy for this Pick N Save:

1.  Double coupons on Wednesday and Saturday.

2.  Coupons double only up to $1.

3.  Double Daze = double up to 5 coupons.  Double Double Daze = up to 10.

4.  Your purchase must be $25 pre-coupon.

Sentry Trip 5/3/11

Hidy ho, folks!  

I thought I'd share my Milwaukee couponing trip to the Sentry's on 71st and Lisbon today.  I did some research and compiled a shopping list in excel ('cause I'm a huge nerd.)  I cross reference Sentry's advertised specials with the coupons in my binder.  I've noticed that a lot of blogs and websites based in Wisconsin or the midwest don't talk much about Sentry's.  I know it can be confusing because they are individually owned, but they also can be quite rewarding.

Here's what I got:

Here's the way my shopping list looked:

     

$.40/1 (3x) New York Cheese Toast or Dip N Sticks = $0.85 each

$.50/1 (3x) Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie/Dessert Bar Mix =$0.99 each

.75/3 (9x) Betty Crocker Helpers on sale $10/10 = $0.50 each 

$.50/2 (6x)  Chex Mix = $0.49 each

$1/1 (3x) Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese = $0.49 each

$.60/2 (2x) Yoplait Greek Yogurt 10/$10 = $0.40 each 

$.50/2 (3x) Betty Crocker fruit snacks = $0.99 each

$45.71 total

-$25.30 savings  (55.3% savings!)

I paid $20.41 out of pocket!

Don't forget the coupon policy at this Sentry's:  

1.  Double coupons on Tuesdays & Thursdays up to $1.

2.  No limit on the number of coupons doubled!

3.  No more than 3 of the same coupon may be used.

4.  No internet coupons accepted.

Walgreens yesterday... It's RAZOR time!

Okay, so I have to share my couponing victory with you guys.  Today I did a little Walgreens shopathon because they're having such great deals on razors.

They do a thing called "Register Rewards," when you buy certain products, you get Register Rewards, which are coupons worth various dollar amounts good toward your next visit.  Awesome sauce.

I did three separate visits to get this bunch of goodies, valued at $107.7, for only $25.41.

Keep in mind, the advertised SALE for just the two razors in the middle there (Gillete Fusion) was $9.89 EACH.  But, I got all these goodies for $25.41, and we will not have to worry about buying razors for a LONG time.

You can do it, too.  Just pair up sales with coupons, especially for items with Register Rewards.  Make sure to familiarize yourself with the coupon policy so you do it right. (ie: you have to have one item for each coupon or RR you use.  They don't have to correspond, but if you're using 5 coupons + 5 RR coupons, you need ten items.  That's why you see candy there (for Dan...) - because it's one of the cheapest things in the store right now.  They're $.49 each.)

:)~

~Jenn

The Couponing Details

I had a few people ask about the details on my couponing, so I thought I'd break down the shopping trips for you.  I also visited Target after I made the last post, so I'm going to start with that. :)~

Total = $97.60

With coupons I paid $39.96

Savings of $57.80 (59.2%)

6x Aveeno bars on sale for $2.60 each [$3/2 coupon = $1.10 each]

2x Aveeno lotions on sale for $2.69 each [$3/2 coupon = $1.19 each]

Right Guard Deodorant on sale for $3 each [B1G1 coupon = $1.50 each

Great Grains Cereal on sale for $2.50 each [$1/1 coupon = $1.50 each]

Stove Top Stuffing normal price of $1.74 [$.80/1 = $.94]

Uncle Ben's brown rice sale price of $1.56 [$.50/1 = $1.06]

Betty Crocker cake mix on clearance for $.98 each

Tampax Pearl tampons normal price of $3.99 each [Target coupon for $1/2 + 2x $2/1 coupon = $1.49 each]

Jose' Ole' products on sale for $3.99 [3x $1/1 coupons = $2.99 each]

Life Savers Jelly Beans on sale for $.74/bag x6 bags = $4.44 + 3x $1/2 coupon = $.24/bag]

I got home and realized that I was missing a bag.  Eeeek!  Luckily, I called them, and they had it for me.  /PHEW! :)  Here's the contents of that bag & the details:

Simply Orange orange juice on sale for $.63

Brownberry bread on sale for $2.69 [Target coupon for $2.00 off = $.69]

3x Maruchan noodles $.89 each [3x $.50/1 = $.49 each]

:)

The shopping trips from earlier today...

Trip #1 - Walgreens

Total = $79.23

With coupons, I paid $31.71

Savings of $47.52 (60% savings)

(I also got a $4 coupon good toward my next trip at Walgreens.)

3x Folger's Coffee on sale for $2.79 [3x $1/1 coupon = $1.79 each]

3x Splenda on sale for $2.99 each [RR print up for $4 toward my next trip]

2x Colgate on sale for $2.79 each.  (I messed up & thought I had a coupon for this when I didn't.)

4x Old Spice body wash on sale for $4.99 B1G1 half off. [2x $1/2 and 2x B1G1 coupons = $2.49 each]

2x Gillette Mach 3 razors on sale for $10.49 B1G1 half off. [2x $4/1 coupons = $3.86 each] 

(((At Pick N Save, the receipts show the original shelf price of the item, as well as the sale price.  So, for these I'll show the normal price as N$xxx, then the sale price, then the price w/ the coupons.))) :)

Trip #2 - Pick N Save

Transaction #1

Total = $54.81

With coupons, I paid $19.60

Savings of $35.21 (65% savings)

5x Post cereal N$3.69 on sale for 5/$10 [3x$1/1 coupons DBL = $.80 each] + (printed up a $5 coupon toward next shopping trip, which I applied to the next transaction.)

2x Kelloggs cereal N$3.69 on sale for $1.99 each [2x $.70/1 coupons DBL = $.59 each]

Chicken of the sea White Albacore tuna N$1.65 on sale for $.80 each (x5)

Roundy's canned beans N$.99 on sale for $.75 each (x2)

Ragu Pasta sauce N$2.69 on sale for $1.89 with in-ad coupon

Pantene Shampoo N$4.69 on sale for 2/$7 [$3/2 coupon = $2 each]

Transaction #2

Total = $44.91

With coupons, I paid $18.05

Savings of $26.86 (60% savings)

Campbell's Chicken noodle or tomato soup N$.95 on sale for $.60 each (x5)

Bar S hot dogs N$.99 on sale for $.69 with in-ad coupon

Ronzoni Healthy Pastas N$1.65 on sale for $1.25 each [3x $1/2 coupon DBL = FREE]

Jimmy Dean's Sausage N$3.99 on sale for $2.99 [I forgot my coupon.]

Healthy Choice frozen entrees N$2.69 on sale for 5/$10 [$2 each]

Red Baron personal pizzas N$3.99 on sale for $3.66 [2x$1/1 coupons = $2.66 each]

Colgate Clean Mint toothpaste N$3.29 on sale for $2.46 [$1/1 coupon DBL = $.46]

(Used the coupon of $5 off next purchase from previous transaction)

Transaction #3

Total = $35.25

With coupons, I paid $15.18

Savings of $20.10 (58% savings)

2x Tornados N$2.69 on sale for $1.99 [2x $.75/1 DBL = $.49 each]

2x Red Gold diced tomatoes & chiles N2.98 on sale for $1.29 [$.75/2 DBL = $.96 each]

Crystal Light N$4.65 on sale for $3.70 each [B2G1 coupon = $2.56 each]

Red Baron Singles Pizza N$3.99 (again) on sale for $3.66 [2x$1/1 coupons = $2.66 each]

Maxwell House Coffee N$4.99 on sale for $2.49 [$.75/1 DBL = $.99]

TOTAL shopping today = $311.83

I paid $124.50

($187.33 savings = 60% savings)

Extreme Couponing... Started it all.

Okay.

I don't know if you guys have heard of, or have watched TLC's Extreme Couponing show.  I was immediately intrigued and amazed and scared by it.  But, I was also inspired.  If (at the very extreme side) these people can get such amazing deals, why am I not couponing?  WHY am I not COUPONING?!

... Well, I am now.  I am pretty proud and excited by my first ever coupon / double coupon trip.  I thought I'd share how I did with you guys.  Oh, and pictures, too!

Here's my binder:

Here's me in the jean jacket I rocked today.

Trip #1 - Walgreens

Total = $79.23

With coupons, I paid $31.71

Savings of $47.52 (60% savings)

(I also got a $4 coupon good toward my next trip at Walgreens.)

Trip #2 - Pick N Save

See?  Couponing doesn't immediately mean unhealthy stuff.  Every one of the Ronzoni Healthy pastas in there (Garden Delight, Smart Taste) were FREE.  Tons of Honey Bunches of Oats, and Healthy Choice meals.  I also scored some great white albacore tuna and some diced tomatoes.  Also, got my favorite Crystal Light and Oats Revolution (these were both $.25 each!)

(Pick N Save only doubles up to 5 coupons on their Double Daze (this week,) so I had to break it down into three transactions to get the most savings.)

Transaction #1

Total = $54.81

With coupons, I paid $19.60

Savings of $35.21 (65% savings)

Transaction #1

Total = $44.91

With coupons, I paid $18.05

Savings of $26.86 (60% savings)

Transaction #1

Total = $35.25

With coupons, I paid $15.18

Savings of $20.10 (58% savings)

TOTAL shopping today = $214.23

I paid $84.54

($129.69 savings = 61% savings)

So, obviously I love couponing now.  I don't know if I can ever go back to NOT saving money.  I'll share my trips with you guys here.  :)

So, do any of you guys coupon?  What are your favorite tricks and tips?

~J