Great Walgreens Deal on Viactive

Hey guys!

Just wanted to share with you the little deal I got on Viactive calcium chews.  These are my favorite way to get calcium (it's important, ladies!) - but they're so expensive, ($8.99/tub).  Well, I got a few of those $2/1 coupons and was just waiting for them to go on sale.  Sure enough, Walgreens has a $4/1 coupon in their ad, so you can get these for $2.99 each!  I had three of the $2/1 coupons from Red Plum, so I got three tubs.

I also picked up some raw almonds because I'd been craving them, and I used the Walgreens coupons for 2/$1 on the Arizona Iced teas (addicted) and $.89 for the Reynolds Wrap.  :)

Also, I like to stop by the clearance section - they had some pain reliever on clearance for $1.25.  Had to grab a box of this:

Overall, $21.35 total with tax, saving me $22.00! :)

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%)

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