MADE MONEY AT CVS

I had a really amazing trip to CVS this week. I had to go to 2 different stores to get the deals, but it worked out great. This is what I bought.

1 Schick Extreme 4pk
1 Schick Disp 8pk
2 Skintimate Shave Gel
1 10pk Papermate Pens
1 Renu Contact Solution
3 Softsoaps (Not pictured)
1 Grater (on clearance)
1 Pack gum
2 Crest Rinse

The total CVS value was 59.88 plus tax.
The total that I spent was 19¢ plus tax.
I used 21.03 in ECBs and received 25.99 in ECBs.
That means this trip actually cost me nothing.
I actually made 4.76 for buying this. YAY!

KEEPING WITHIN MY BUDGET W/E 7/23

This week, I did not have any problem staying within my $45 budget I only shopped Publix and Bi-Lo, and did not need very much This is what I bought.

2 packs Cube Steak (5.52)
1 Boneless Pork Loin, had sliced (8.99)
1 Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce (2.22)
1 Kikkoman S & S Sauce (1.99)
3 Dozen Eggs (3/80¢)
1 Nilla Wafers (1.24)
1 Zattaran's Jambalaya (54¢)
1 SH Snack Bags (FREE)
1 SH Loaf Bread, not pictured (1.45)
1 SH Hamburger Buns, not pictured (98¢)
10 Cans Chef Boyardee (4.50)
1 12pk Cottonelle (4.74)
3 Chex Mix (3/89¢)
3 Bugles (3/89¢)
2 Lipton To Go 10pks (2/1.39)
2 Splenda 80ct Boxes (2/35¢)
2 Loaves Bread ($2) c-store

The total value was 106.28.
The total that I spent was $37.28.
I saved 69.00 or 65%.
I used a total of 15.19 on groceries. So this was definitely one of those weeks when most of my savings came from store sales. My average grocery spending is still $38 per week.

SAVED 92% @ CVS

I had a really good trip to CVS this week. I have not bought the shampoo deals in quite some time, but I just could not resist this one. This is what I bought.

1 Pantene Shampoo
1 Pantene Condition
1 Gillette Fusion Razor
1 Gillette Fusion Shave Gel
2 Oral B Toothbrushes
1 Rubbermaid Take-Along 4pk

I bought the Rubbermaid because I was trying to spend a $10 ECB that was about to expire. This was a good price for something that I can use.

The total CVS value of what I bought was  32.89 plus tax.
The total that I spent was 1.63 plus tax.
I used $11 in ECBs and received $10 in ECBs back. That makes the total for this trip 2.63 plus tax.
I saved 92%.

SAVED 77% @ PUBLIX

My Publix trip this week was small, but it allowed me to stock up on a few necessities. This is what I bought.

10 Cans Chef Boyardee (4.50)
1 12pk Cottonelle (4.74)
3 Chex Mix (3/89¢)
3 Bugles (3/89¢)
2 Lipton To Go 10pks (2/1.39)
2 Splenda 80ct Boxes (2/35¢)

The total Publix value was 54.21 plus tax.
The total that I spent was 12.70 plus tax.
I saved 41.51 or 77%.

BI-LO BARGAINS

I had a pretty good trip to Bi-Lo this week, though most of my savings were from sales instead of coupons. This is what I bought.

2 packs Cube Steak (5.52)
1 Boneless Pork Loin, had sliced (8.99)
1 Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce (2.22)
1 Kikkoman S & S Sauce (1.99)
3 Dozen Eggs (3/80¢)
1 Nilla Wafers (1.24)
1 Zattaran's Jambalaya (54¢)
1 SH Snack Bags (FREE)
1 SH Loaf Bread, not pictured (1.45)
1 SH Hamburger Buns, not pictured (98¢)

Now, to clarify a couple of things. I bought the Kikkoman Sauces because I had coupons that said "Save 55¢ on eggs when you buy any Kikkoman product." This made my eggs very cheap, and since I would have bought them anyway, I look as this as savings on the sauces, which I also use regularly. Also, I accidentally picked up the Zattaran's Jambalaya instead of the Southern Home, which is what my coupon was for. This should have been caught at the register, but the coupon scanned with no beeps. Hmmm..., that's strange.

I also got 15¢ bag credit.
The total Bi-Lo value of everything that I bought was 49.37.
The total that I spent was 22.58.
I saved 26.79 or 54%. This is about the usual, when I have this much meat.

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FREE FAST FIXINS PRODUCT

I just printed a coupon for $1 off any Fast Fixins product, and this ad was printed on the bottom of the page.

GET FREE FAST FIXIN' AND FAST CLASSICS PRODUCTS
1) Clip the UPC codes from 10 Fast Fixin or Fast Classics products
2) Mail them to the address on the package.
3) Enclose your name and address.

Allow 4 to 6 weeks for the delivery of your coupon good a FREE package. This offer did not state an end date.

Bi-Lo has the Mini Angus Burgers and the Heat & Serve Chicken on BOGO right now, which would be a great start.

ARBY'S ROAST BEEF SANDWICH FOR 64¢

This offer is good for Saturday, July 23, only. Go HERE to like Arby's on Facebook and print a coupon for a 64¢ roast beef sandwich with the purchase of a 22 oz. drink. You must fill in a name in order to print the coupon, but then you can go back and fill in another name to print one for a friend or family member. Happy Anniversary, Arby's!

AWESOME SCHICK DEAL STARTING SUNDAY AT CVS

There is an awesome deal starting Sunday at CVS that you do not want to miss. The ad reads "Spend $20 get $10 Extrabucks when you buy Playtex and Schick products. There are also many coupons available to go along with this offer. They are

$1.50 off any size Skintimate Shave Cream printable
$1.00 off any size Skintimate Shave Cream printable
$1 off Skintimate moisturizing cream shave, SS 6/26

$1 off Skintimate moisturizing shave cream, SS 7/24

.55 off Skintimate moisturizing shave gel, excl 2.75 oz, SS 6/26
.55 off Skintimate shave gel, April All You magazine
.55 off Skintimate shave gel, excl 2.75 oz, SS 7/24
$1 off Schick disposable razor pack, SS 6/19

.75 off Skintimate Shave Gel Printable

$1 off Schick Disposable Razor Pack SS 7/17

-$1 off Schick Hydro Moisturizing or Sensitive shave gel (Facebook) printable

-$1 off Schick Quattro for Women disposable razors, April All You magazine

-$1 off Schick Quattro for Women disposable razors, SS 7/24

-$2 off Schick Hydro refill, SS 6/12 (exp 07/24)

-$2 off Schick Intuition or Quattro for women razor or refill, SS 7/24

-$2 off Schick Intuition razor or 3ct refill, SS 6/26

-$2 off Schick Quattro for Women, (CVS coupon) printable

-$2 off Schick Quattro Titanium razor or trimmer, SS 7/24

-$2 off Schick Quattro Titanium refill, SS 7/24

-$3 off Schick Hydro 3 or 5 razor (Facebook) printable

-$3 off Schick Xtreme3 disposable razor pk (Facebook) printable

-$3/2 Schick Xtreme3 razor pks, SS 6/19

-$4 off Schick Hydro razor, SS 6/12 (exp 07/24)

-$4.50 off Schick Intuition refill, 6 ct, SS 6/26

-.75/1 Schick Hydro shave gel, SS 6/12 (exp 07/24)

-B1G1 Schick disposable razors, max $13.99, excl 2 ct, SS 6/26

-$1 off Playtex Gentle Glide tampons, 18 ct + printable

-$1 off Playtex Gentle Glide tampons, August All You magazine

-$1 off Playtex Gentle Glide tampons, May All You magazine

-$1 off Playtex Sport tampons printable  
-$1 off Playtex Sport tampons, May All You magazine

-$2.50/2 Playtex Gentle Glide tampons, 18 ct +, SS 6/19 

-$2.50/2 Playtex Gentle Glide tampons, 18 ct +, SS 6/19
-Free Rebate personalized cell phone skin wyb (2) specially marked PlaytexGentle Glide tampons printable

One Scenario:

Buy
2 Skintimate Shave Cream @ 219 = 4.38
2 Schick Disposable 12pks @ 7.99 = 15.98

Use
1 1.50 off Skinyimate MQ printable (Can only print one per computer)
1 1.00 off Skintimate MQ printable
1 BIGI Disposable Schick MQ SS 6/26
1 3.00 off Disposable MQ (Facebook printable)
1 2.00 off Schick Disposable CVS Q printable

Pay 4.37
Get back $10 ECB

STAYING WITHIN MY BUDGET W/E 7/16

This week I was well within my budget again. The sales have not been that great for me, but considering that I am still very well stocked, I think that I did okay. I shopped Publix, Bi-Lo, and Wal Mart. This is what I bought this week.

2 Pizza Crust Pouches (2.30)
1 Fritos Corn Chips (1.74)
3 Chef Boyardee Can Pasta (2.00)
1 Lance Creative Creations Crackers (1.00)
1 SH Pizza Sauce (1.19)
1 SH Jambalaya Mix (FREE)
1 SH Hamburger Buns (98¢)
2 Lucks Beans (97¢)
1 SH Snack Bags (FREE)
1 Blue Belle Ice cream (2.49)
1 Oreo Cookies (1.75)
2 4lb Bags Kibbles & Bits (2.98) (not pictured)
4 Nissin Noodle Bowls (1.58)
3 Newman's Own Cat Food (27¢)
1 Wishbone Salad Dressing (30¢)
2 Sundown Vitamans (FREE + 2.02 overage)
2 Half-Gallons Cool Juice (98¢)
2 Tens Pads (19¢) (not pictured)
2 Reynolds Wrap 75 sq ft (2.79 w/raincheck)
10 lbs Potatoes (4.57)
2 Cans Hominy (1.50)
12pk Ramen Noodles (1.82)
1 Loaf Bread (1.18)
1 Head Lettuce (1.38)
1 Loaf Bread (1.30) From C-store
1 Gallon Milk (2.99) From CVS

The total value of everything was 101.07.
The total that I spent was 37.89.
I saved 63.18 or 63% for the week.

BI-LO BARGAINS 7/11

I did not use very many coupons at Bi-Lo this week and I bought a few items that I had not planned to, just because I wanted them. I was way under budget, so I figured that was okay this week. I also did not need any meats, as I had stocked up in recent weeks. This is what I bought.

2 Pizza Crust Pouches (2.30)
1 Fritos Corn Chips (1.74)
3 Chef Boyardee Can Pasta (2.00)
1 Lance Creative Creations Crackers (1.00)
1 SH Pizza Sauce (1.19)
1 SH Jambalaya Mix (FREE)
1 SH Hamburger Buns (98¢)
2 Lucks Beans (97¢)
1 SH Snack Bags (FREE)
1 Blue Belle Ice cream (2.49)
I recived 15¢ bag credit for taking my own bags.
The total before sales and coupons was 27.13 plus tax.
The total that I paid was 12.00 plus tax.
I saved 15.13 or 56%.

SAVED 84% @ PUBLIX

When I got to Publix this week, I realized that I had left me shopping list at home! I did, however, have the coupons that I was planning to use, so they were my guide. This is what I bought.

1 Oreo Cookies (1.75)
2 4lb Bags Kibbles & Bits (2.98) (not pictured)
4 Nissin Noodle Bowls (1.58)
3 Newman's Own Cat Food (27¢)
1 Wishbone Salad Dressing (30¢)
2 Sundown Vitamans (FREE + 2.02 overage)
2 Half-Gallons Cool Juice (98¢)
2 Tena Pads (19¢) (not pictured)
2 Reynolds Wrap 75 sq ft (2.79 w/raincheck)

The total of my order before sales and coupons was 50.30 plus tax.
The total that I paid was 8.85 plus tax.
I saved 41.45 or 82%!
Since a couple  of the items are not in the picture, what you see actually cost me 5.68 plus tax!

BI-LO REVISES THEIR COUPON POLICY

Bi-Lo has recently changed their coupon policy. The biggest change that I see is that they will now accept local competitor's coupons, and allow you to stack a store coupon with a manufacturer's coupon. I have put a link to it on my sidebar so that you can print it out and keep it with you for reference. The new policy reads as follows:

• Coupons must be presented at the beginning of the checkout transaction, along with your Bi-Lo Bonuscard.
• Manufacturer and store coupons will only be redeemed on or before expiration date.
• One manufacturer and one store coupon can be redeemed per item.
• Items must be purchased in the size, variety and quantity as specified on the coupon.
• All restrictions and/or limits printed on coupons will be enforced.
• Limit of ten (10) coupons on like items are eligible to double. Remaining coupons on like items will be redeemed at face value and will not be doubled.
• Manufacturer coupons with a value of 60¢ or less will double, unless otherwise posted at store level.
• Double coupon redemption applies only to manufacturer coupons. Bi-Lo store coupons will not be doubled.
• Free manufacturer or store coupons will not be doubled.
• Electronic coupons will not be doubled.
• The total coupon value, including the doubled amount, must not exceed the price of the item and no cash back will be given.
• Coupons on alcohol or tobacco products will not be doubled.
• Coupons will not be doubled when restricted by manufacturer or where prohibited by law.
• Only valid, scanable Internet coupons will be redeemed.
• Bi-Lo will redeem local competitor coupons on identical items.
• Bi-Lo reserves the right to accept, decline or limit the use of coupons.

NEW HIGH VALUE KELLOGG'S COUPONS

Kellogg's has just released several new coupons. My favorite is the Pop Tarts coupon. The coupons are:

$1 off any THREE packages of select kid's Kellogg’s® Cereals
0.70 off ONE package of New! Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® Gluten Free Cereal
$1.50 off any THREE packages of Kellogg’s® Special K® Products
$3 off any FIVE packages of Kellogg’s® Special K® Products
$2 off any 3 pkgs of Kellogg’s® Pop-Tarts® toaster pastries and/or Kellogg’s™ Pop-Tarts mini-crisps™

Go HERE and register or sign-in to print your coupons now.

STAYING WITHIN MY BUDGET W/E 7/9

I did really well staying within my budget this week. I went to Ingles, Publix, and Bi-Lo and Food Lion. This is what I bought.

2 V-8 Fusion 46 oz               2.00

1 V-8 Fusion plus tea               0
1 KC Masterpiece                  .88
2 Van Camps Pork & Beans   1.00
2 Breakstone Sour Cream       .38
2 Parkay Margarine              1.38
6+ lbs Bananas                   1.49
1 1/2 lbs  Ribs                      .79
3 lbs Whiskas Dry               2.50
24 Whiskas Trays                    0
3 Tennessee Pride 
    Sausage Gravy                  .75
1 Cracker Barrel
    Sliced Cheese                   .99
1 Kraft Big Slice                    .99
4 Goldfish Crackers              1.95
1 Oscar Mayer Cracker Combo    0
2 Sundown Vitamins                 0
2 50ct Hefty Plates              1.98
1 Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce    1.22
1 Kikkoman S & S Sauce         .99
3 Texas Pete Hot Sauce         .03
1 SH Jambalaya Mix                 0
1 SH Loaf Bread                  1.45
1 Hefty Storage Bags           1.44
1 Kraft Shredded Cheese          0
2 Kraft Cheese Slices           1.80
4 lbs. Ground Chuck             9.14
1 Pkg Pearl Onions              2.49
1 Loaf Bread                       1.30
2 12ct BB Bomp Pops           1.48
2 Sunshhine Chees-Its         2.49 

The total value of everything that I bought was 132.64.
The total that I spent was 38.16.
I saved 94.48 or 74%.
I was well within my budget of $45.    

KEEPING WITHIN MY BUDGET W/E 7/2

This is a list of all of the grocery items that I bought this week. I bought more meat/non-coupon products than usual, but still did pretty good. In addition to what is pictured, I bought a few things at Walgreens and a local produce stand. This is everything I bought, staying within my budget of $45.

3 Cans Tuna
2 Boxes Freezer Bags
1 pt Blueberries
1 pt Blackberries
12 Whiskas Cat Food Trays
4 Betty Crocker Potatoes
2 Alexia Frozen Snacks
1 Post Banana Nut Crunch Cereal
2 Mt. Olive Pickles
2 Lg Chex Mix
1 Publix Sour Cream
4 12 oz. Steaks
1 Fast Fixins Chicken Nuggets
4 lbs Frozen Flounder
1 Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin
1 lb Shrimp
1 Box Jambalaya Mix
1 Bag Carrots
2 KC Masterpiece Bar B Q Sauce
3 Hamburger Helper
2 Loaves Bread
1 8pk Hamburger Buns
3 lbs yellow onions
1 bunch green onions
5 lbs potatoes
Total value: 142.38
Total spent: 40.86
Total saved: 101.52 or 71%.
My average weekly spending this year is $38 per week.

BI-LO BARGAINS

My Bi-Lo trip this week did not include as many coupons as usual. I bought mostly meats and got some great deals. This is what I bought.

1 loaf SH bread (1.45)
1 8pk SH Hamburger Buns (98¢)
3 Hamburger Helper (3/2.25)
4 Lbs Flounder (7.99)
1 Smithfield Marinated Tenderloin (3.99)
1 100ct Bag Shrimp (3.99)
1 Fast Fixins Chicken Nuggets (3.99)
1 Jambalaya Mix (FREE)
2 KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce (2/14¢)
4 12oz Steaks (6.09)
1 lb. Carrots (88¢)

The steaks that I bought were actually a boneless roast that I had the butcher slice into steaks for me.
My total before sales and coupons was 62.54.
The total that I paid was 29.63.
I saved 43.41 or 69%. That not bad, considering the amount of meat/seafood that I got.

ALMOST FREE AT CVS

I had a really good trip to CVS this week. I had a few great coupons from the magic coupon machine, which made for some awesome deals. I had the $1 off Pringles to-go cans, but my store did not have them, so they let me use it on the Super Stack cans, which were on sale for 1.33. This is what I bought, in 2 separate transactions.

4 Pringles
4 Dove Mens Body Wash
1 Dove Mens Deodorant
1 Brilliant Tampons
1 Bottle Tums
1 Pack Twizzlers

The total CVS value of my purchases was 50.58.
The total sale value was 33.12.
The total that I paid was 1.15, including tax.
I used $12 in ECBs and received $12.79.
This made the final cost of my trip 36¢ including tax.
That is a savings of over 100%, considering that the tax would have been about 1.55. I love the fact that my ECBs are now reducing the taxable amount of my purchases!