Sentry Trip 6/14/2011

Today I scored a few sweet deals at Sentry!  My overall take is mildly impressive - saving $25 on a $58 bill, but I did buy a lot of produce and six cans of albacore tuna.  So, I thought I'd just share some of the great deals with you guys. :)

Remember Sentry's rules:

1.  No internet coupons

2.  Max 3x same coupon

3.  No limit on the number of coupons that can be doubled

4.  Double only up to $1

5.  Coupons double on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

(These rules apply to the Sentry's on 71st and Lisbon.)

Bar S Jumbo Franks are on sale $1.25 each.  I used 3x $1/2 coupons that doubled to $2/2, making each of my packs of hot dogs only $0.25!  I got six packs and spent $1.50.  Sweet!

Since it's the start of summer, I wanted to stock up not only on the hot dogs, but also on some delicious marinades for grilling out.  A1 has their marinades on sale for $2.68 each.  I had three $1/1 coupons that doubled to $2/1, making each of them only $.68.  We're set for a while now!

Also, a few deals on popcorn!  I got two different kinds - Jolly Pop was 2/$4, with a $1/2 coupon doubling to $2/2, each was only $1.  (I got three.)  Also I had the $.55/1 Orv Redenbacher popcorn (pop up tub), which doubled to $1.10/1, and they were on sale 3/$4.98 ($1.66 each,) so doubled that made each box only $.56.  (two of them.)

Also, they had some Pilsbury biscuits and crescent rolls on sale, the small ones 10/$10.  I had some of those $.30/2 and $.40/2 coupons, so I got four of the crescent rolls and two of the biscuits, and only spent $4.  These are also the perfect size for us because there are only two of us.  Remember, use coupons on the smallest product you can.  They cost less, and will save you more!

Also, I got a $.75/1 coupon inside the last Homestyle Mac n Cheese I made, so I used it today, they were on sale for $1.99.  With the coupon doubled, it cost me only $.49.  I'm hoping there are more coupons inside them... I'll never have to pay more than $.50 for a homestyle mac n cheese again! :)~

I also got a Farmland Kielbasa and used a $.55/1 coupon, making it $1.89.  We love Kielbasa at our house, so Dan will be excited.

Three cheers for coupons!

~J

Great Target Deal / Money Maker

At Target right now, John Frieda full repair hair care products are $5.99 (the ones shown.)  There was just a coupon for $5 off any John Frieda full repair product.  I brought in three coupons, bought these three products for $.99 each.  Oh, and Target is also giving away a free $5 gift card when you buy three!

Money! :)

~J

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