Do I purchase the Lysol soap system at Walgreens to get $7 in RR to use on Olay? Or do I just purchase the Olay and be done with it? I didn't take the time to figure it all out...
SO...
I went with purchasing the Lysol. I paid $9.92 OOP for it (without tax it is $8.99), get $7 in RR, so it is like paying $1.99. Agree or disagree? Not with the amount you silly, with whether to add the tax or not. Let's say add the tax so then it is $2.92 OOP to get $7 in RR ($9.92 minus the $7 in RR = $2.92).
The Olay is 3/$10. I had three $3 Qs and a get-Secret-deodorant-WYB-Olay Q. You know I need that Secret deodorant to go along with the Dove deodorant that I got at Rite Aid. No smelly people around here! You are wondering about the candy bar? Well, I made a mistake in handing over the Qs. A nice cashier at Walgreens told me once upon a time to give them the RRs before the Qs and I forgot to do that. Shame on me! That mistake cost me a dollar. But it is all good. Excuse me for a moment while I go find those Reese's that I forgot I had. Okay, I will get on with it. I paid $2.03 for three Olay's, one Secret, and one Reese's. Who pays for Secret deodorant these days? Not me, remember it was FREE! Oh, I got $3 in RR for buying the Olay. So I believe I am still ahead, ONLY if you think I was ahead before. My subtotal was $1, tax was $1.03, and that is where my mistake came into play. My subtotal should have been zero, but again it is OKAY.
Tomato soup and Skintimate shave gel sounds like a good combination. After all today is Valentine's day...who couldn't go for a nice bowl of soup while in the bathtub shaving your legs? Multitasking at its best! For the four cans of soup and the Skintimate, I paid 32¢ OOP and got $1 in RRs.
Let's see how we did:
My subtotals came to $10.08
Tax - $2.19
Total - $12.27
I still have $1 in RRs so do we say $11.27 OOP for everything?
==Sleeping Beauty==
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Monday, February 14, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Walmart After Christmas Sales
I know I am sick but I just can't help myself! A friend called and told me Walmart had marked their Christmas stuff down and they had tons. We just had to go. The Saran Wrap and Glad Wrap were 38¢ each after the markdown. I had $1/2 Qs for the Glad Wrap. I also had Qs for the Febreze, Palmolive dish liquid and the Kleenex. I didn't clear the shelves. The dish liquid was $1.24 before Qs, and the Kleenex was 50¢ before Qs.
I just had to have the candy canes...15 of them! The red and white candy canes were 25¢ each and the green one was 62¢. (The green one lights up.) I can't wait till next Christmas to use them.
Total OOP: $20.36
==Sleeping Beauty==
I just had to have the candy canes...15 of them! The red and white candy canes were 25¢ each and the green one was 62¢. (The green one lights up.) I can't wait till next Christmas to use them.
Total OOP: $20.36
==Sleeping Beauty==
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Extreme Couponing on TLC
There is a new reality show premiering Wednesday (12/29) at 8:00PM called "Extreme Couponing." Click here to watch a preview from Good Morning America.
I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I am feeling extremely inadequate because of the size of my stockpile.
The highlights from the preview are below. My comments are in italics.
Amanda:
Nathan:
Joanie:
I am going to watch this show just for the laughs. I love to coupon but I don't think I am as compulsive as these people. But I feel I need to defend myself...I gave away A LOT of my stockpile at Christmas. I do spend time cutting and filing coupons, checking grocery lists and shopping...but I still have a life!
I must go now...I'm going to call my therapist and cancel my next appointment. I have found the secret to a secure life...I NEED TO BUY MORE TOILET PAPER!
**Pinch**
I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I am feeling extremely inadequate because of the size of my stockpile.
The highlights from the preview are below. My comments are in italics.
Amanda:
- She spends 70 hours a week couponing. (She obviously doesn't have children or grandchildren).
- Her stockpile, valued at $35,000, has it's own insurance. (I can barely afford car and health insurance.)
- Her stockpile makes her feel secure. (So I can only assume that my insecurities revolve around the fact I don't have 3,000 rolls of toilet paper.)
- She used 1,000 coupons on one shopping trip. (She obviously doesn't shop at my Harris Teeter or my CVS or my Walgreens or my Rite Aid. My least favorite self-appointed Coupon Police-woman at Harris Teeter would have a heart attack if I gave her 1,000 coupons. And the sour-puss at Walgreens would probably quit her job!)
Nathan:
- He has 10,000 items in his stockpile. (That makes my five bottles of dish detergent look pretty slim.)
- He has 1,500 sticks of deodorant in his stockpile. (This guy must smell bad to have to stockpile that much deodorant.)
- His stockpile is valued between $50,000-$75,000. (I'm speechless!)
- He "bought" over 2,000 items in one shopping trip, including 300 toothbrushes and 1,100 boxes of cereal. (So THAT'S why there are never any toothbrushes when I shop. And my store never has 1,100 boxes of cereal on the shelf at one time.)
- He says he donates a "share" to the church food bank. (My guess...three boxes of cereal!)
Joanie:
- She dumpster dives for her coupons with her toddler son and pregnant BFF. (Did you notice...Joanie is wearing gloves and knee-high boots in the dumpster, while her toddler son is sitting in the dumpster WITHOUT gloves?)
I am going to watch this show just for the laughs. I love to coupon but I don't think I am as compulsive as these people. But I feel I need to defend myself...I gave away A LOT of my stockpile at Christmas. I do spend time cutting and filing coupons, checking grocery lists and shopping...but I still have a life!
I must go now...I'm going to call my therapist and cancel my next appointment. I have found the secret to a secure life...I NEED TO BUY MORE TOILET PAPER!
**Pinch**
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Twas Days Before Christmas - Rubber Duckies
I had to have the little Rubber Duckies for the two little Baby Beauties and one other for a Christmas Gift. I had some Walgreen Register Rewards to spend. These cute little guys were $1.99 each.
Subtotal (after RRs): 97¢
Tax: 46¢
Total OOP: $1.43
==Sleeping Beauty==
Subtotal (after RRs): 97¢
Tax: 46¢
Total OOP: $1.43
==Sleeping Beauty==
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Twas Days Before Christmas - CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens
The Bounty 8-roll pack from CVS is not pictured. Mr. Beauty put it away before I took the picture, and I just remembered it when I looked at my receipt.
Here is today's shopping trip breakdown:
Rite Aid - $2.97 + $1.32 tax = $4.29
CVS - $1.02 + 85¢ tax = $1.87
Walgreens - $1.99 + $1.01 tax = $3
At Rite Aid, I used a $2 +UP reward and Qs. I purchased four Air Wick candles and the Aleve. I received $4 in +UP rewards. So it's like paying 29¢ for everything!
At CVS, I used a $10 ECB and a 20% off entire purchase coupon. I purchased the paper towels and mascara.
At Walgreens, I used $5 in Jingle Cash I received from the tissue paper. I purchased two packs of Bic disposable razors (six in each pack), two boxes of Huggies wipes and two boxes of Christmas lights.
Total OOP for today was $9.16...take the $4 in +UP rewards received from Rite Aid and it's like I got everything for $5.16 OOP!
My total retail value for the merchandise is $67.79!
DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR???
==Sleeping Beauty==
Here is today's shopping trip breakdown:
Rite Aid - $2.97 + $1.32 tax = $4.29
CVS - $1.02 + 85¢ tax = $1.87
Walgreens - $1.99 + $1.01 tax = $3
At Rite Aid, I used a $2 +UP reward and Qs. I purchased four Air Wick candles and the Aleve. I received $4 in +UP rewards. So it's like paying 29¢ for everything!
At CVS, I used a $10 ECB and a 20% off entire purchase coupon. I purchased the paper towels and mascara.
At Walgreens, I used $5 in Jingle Cash I received from the tissue paper. I purchased two packs of Bic disposable razors (six in each pack), two boxes of Huggies wipes and two boxes of Christmas lights.
Total OOP for today was $9.16...take the $4 in +UP rewards received from Rite Aid and it's like I got everything for $5.16 OOP!
My total retail value for the merchandise is $67.79!
DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR???
==Sleeping Beauty==
Friday, December 10, 2010
Twas Days Before Christmas - Cabbage Patch Dolls
I can't wait to tell you about this episode of Twas Days Before Christmas...so here it is!
With the two Baby Beauties that we have, what better idea than to get them Cabbage Patch dolls from Jolly Ole Saint Nick! I didn't realize until Black Friday that these dolls were on sale on Thanksgiving Day for I think $5 or thereabouts. (Don't quote me on that one.) Anyway, I missed that sale but that is okay because this one was even better.
Walgreens has a $4 off Q on select toys that are priced at $9.99. Cabbage Patch dolls are $9.99. Follow me? $9.99 - $4 = $5.99 for the dolls. Not a bad price. Wouldn't you agree? The deal gets better when you use your Jingle Cash of $5 to purchase the dolls. Yippee!
This is the way it works:
Cabbage Patch Doll $9.99
Minus $4 store Q
Minus $5 Jingle Cash
Subtotal = 99¢ plus 46¢ tax
Final Total $1.45 per doll
$2.90 for 2 CABBAGE PATCH DOLLS
I can't wait for the next episode!
==Sleeping Beauty==
With the two Baby Beauties that we have, what better idea than to get them Cabbage Patch dolls from Jolly Ole Saint Nick! I didn't realize until Black Friday that these dolls were on sale on Thanksgiving Day for I think $5 or thereabouts. (Don't quote me on that one.) Anyway, I missed that sale but that is okay because this one was even better.
Walgreens has a $4 off Q on select toys that are priced at $9.99. Cabbage Patch dolls are $9.99. Follow me? $9.99 - $4 = $5.99 for the dolls. Not a bad price. Wouldn't you agree? The deal gets better when you use your Jingle Cash of $5 to purchase the dolls. Yippee!
This is the way it works:
Cabbage Patch Doll $9.99
Minus $4 store Q
Minus $5 Jingle Cash
Subtotal = 99¢ plus 46¢ tax
Final Total $1.45 per doll
$2.90 for 2 CABBAGE PATCH DOLLS
I can't wait for the next episode!
==Sleeping Beauty==
Twas Days Before Christmas - Tissue Paper Anyone??
As you know, we here at Qpons With Class follow a couple of other websites/blogs. You know what they are if you have attended one of our classes. Well, here is a big thanks to Collin for posting this Walgreens deal. I read her post about Hallmark tissue paper. Hmm, wonder if that will work here I was thinking...it does so I found out.
Ladies and Gents, this is the deal. Buy 6 packages of Hallmark tissue paper, use the 3/$1 Q in the sale ad and you get back $5 in Jingle Cash to spend right now or save for later. Your receipt will look like this:
Hallmark Tissue Paper - 6 @ 99¢ = $5.94
Minus $3.94 from the Q
Subtotal = $2 plus 16¢ tax
Final Total $2.16
Get $5 in Jingle Cash
They are paying you to buy tissue paper!
Stayed tuned and find out what I did with my $5 Jingle Cash! You will not want to miss this one.
==Sleeping Beauty==
Ladies and Gents, this is the deal. Buy 6 packages of Hallmark tissue paper, use the 3/$1 Q in the sale ad and you get back $5 in Jingle Cash to spend right now or save for later. Your receipt will look like this:
Hallmark Tissue Paper - 6 @ 99¢ = $5.94
Minus $3.94 from the Q
Subtotal = $2 plus 16¢ tax
Final Total $2.16
Get $5 in Jingle Cash
They are paying you to buy tissue paper!
Stayed tuned and find out what I did with my $5 Jingle Cash! You will not want to miss this one.
==Sleeping Beauty==
Monday, November 15, 2010
A Few Snippets
I thought I would share a few shopping trips from the last few weeks.
Walgreens:
I got 11 toothbrushes and five dental flosses...PAID $1.41 (no rewards used, only Qs). If anyone needs any new toothbrushes, come see ME!
I also got six bags of Ricola cough drops and nine packs of Trident gum. (Pinch has a bag of drops and I dropped the gum off at my Dad's.) I PAID 36¢ for two bags of drops and three packs gum. I did the dirty deed three times.
Rite Aid:
I got four dish towels and nine kitchen tools...PAID $1.31 for ALL on that receipt. And yes, I bought more.
CVS:
I got six packs of Mentos gum and one candy bar. I had B1G1 Qs for the gum and it was a B1G1 sale. I had to buy the candy bar because my subtotal was negative 13¢, add 45¢ tax...I PAID 32¢!
==Sleeping Beauty==
Walgreens:
I got 11 toothbrushes and five dental flosses...PAID $1.41 (no rewards used, only Qs). If anyone needs any new toothbrushes, come see ME!
I also got six bags of Ricola cough drops and nine packs of Trident gum. (Pinch has a bag of drops and I dropped the gum off at my Dad's.) I PAID 36¢ for two bags of drops and three packs gum. I did the dirty deed three times.
Rite Aid:
I got four dish towels and nine kitchen tools...PAID $1.31 for ALL on that receipt. And yes, I bought more.
CVS:
I got six packs of Mentos gum and one candy bar. I had B1G1 Qs for the gum and it was a B1G1 sale. I had to buy the candy bar because my subtotal was negative 13¢, add 45¢ tax...I PAID 32¢!
==Sleeping Beauty==
Monday, October 25, 2010
The Notebook
I bought a new notebook last week at Walgreens. And I use the word "bought" very loosely...it was on final clearance for $4.98 and I used a Register Reward. Anyway, Sleeping Beauty "bought" one a few days before and I liked her notebook so I copied her. I bought the tabs on sale at Office Depot for $1. The only thing I don't like is the tab sheet is clear. And my OCD is showing...yes, I typed the category labels! But I am so proud of my notebook. A stranger even complimented me on my notebook yesterday.
My notebook is metallic blue...Sleeping Beauty's is pink. I really like the pink better than the blue but I didn't want to be a two-time copy cat.
I am finished with this week's coupons. This morning I cut, trimmed and filed all my coupons. It took me less than an hour.
My book is so beautiful. I'm so proud. Is it abnormal to want to stare at it, touch it and admire it?!?
**Pinch**
My notebook is metallic blue...Sleeping Beauty's is pink. I really like the pink better than the blue but I didn't want to be a two-time copy cat.
I am finished with this week's coupons. This morning I cut, trimmed and filed all my coupons. It took me less than an hour.
My book is so beautiful. I'm so proud. Is it abnormal to want to stare at it, touch it and admire it?!?
**Pinch**
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Will Work For Food
I worked hard on this meal. HA HA HA HA
Ribs (price before VIC savings $20.07) = $10.02
Corn-on-the-Cob (25¢ each x 5) = $1.25
Cantaloupe ($1.49; ate 1/2) = 75¢
Potatoes (3) = 63¢
BBQ Sauce for Ribs = FREE
Aluminum Foil for Ribs = FREE
Butter and Sour Cream for Potatoes = FREE
Iced Tea = FREE
Price of meal for 2 adults and 2 children = $12.65
I am using the ribs receipt for the Coors Light any meat $7.50 rebate. I am using the potatoes, corn and cantaloupe receipt for the Blue Moon $5 rebate. I did not add in sugar for the tea or salt/pepper. Anyway, this meal cost less than $1!!
It's a good thing I bought Zegerid Sunday at Walgreens. (Zegerid is a wonderful heartburn OTC medicine.) Mr. Pinch got heartburn from the BBQ sauce. Or did he have indigestion because of me?
Box of Zegerid = $10
minus $3Q and $5 RR
Cost = $2 (plus tax)
Walgreens/Zegerid catalina rebate: $10
I work hard to make money...if it's by giving Mr. Pinch indigestion, oh well! Too bad, so sad.
**Pinch**
Ribs (price before VIC savings $20.07) = $10.02
Corn-on-the-Cob (25¢ each x 5) = $1.25
Cantaloupe ($1.49; ate 1/2) = 75¢
Potatoes (3) = 63¢
BBQ Sauce for Ribs = FREE
Aluminum Foil for Ribs = FREE
Butter and Sour Cream for Potatoes = FREE
Iced Tea = FREE
Price of meal for 2 adults and 2 children = $12.65
I am using the ribs receipt for the Coors Light any meat $7.50 rebate. I am using the potatoes, corn and cantaloupe receipt for the Blue Moon $5 rebate. I did not add in sugar for the tea or salt/pepper. Anyway, this meal cost less than $1!!
It's a good thing I bought Zegerid Sunday at Walgreens. (Zegerid is a wonderful heartburn OTC medicine.) Mr. Pinch got heartburn from the BBQ sauce. Or did he have indigestion because of me?
Box of Zegerid = $10
minus $3Q and $5 RR
Cost = $2 (plus tax)
Walgreens/Zegerid catalina rebate: $10
I work hard to make money...if it's by giving Mr. Pinch indigestion, oh well! Too bad, so sad.
**Pinch**
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Magic Machines
I have done very little shopping this week. But the magic machines at the stores I did visit have given me some interesting coupons.
At Food Lion Monday (when I bought the spaghetti), the catalina machine gave me a $4 off $40 coupon (good through Sunday, September 15th).
I went to CVS yesterday to get the Phillips in-ear headphones. Of course, CVS was already out, but I did get a raincheck. The red magic machine gave me a coupon for a FREE 2-ounce bottle of CVS hand sanitizer. I got that, and it WAS free...totally free, no tax!
At Walgreens, I bought four 2-liter bottles of Mountain Dew. I was given a catalina with two promo codes for FREE Redbox movie rentals.
Okay, these may not be the best deals that spit out of a machine, but they are better than nothing. The moral of this story is...don't toss those catalinas and coupons before reading them. Some may even give you something for FREE.
Oh, by the way, when I was at CVS, the customer in front of me did not want his receipt. Even after the cashier told him he had coupons on his receipt, he told her to THROW IT AWAY. After he left, I told the cashier that my heart hurt because someone threw away a coupon! She looked at his receipt...he threw away a $5 ECB!! I feel sick to my stomach just thinking about it.
**Pinch**
At Food Lion Monday (when I bought the spaghetti), the catalina machine gave me a $4 off $40 coupon (good through Sunday, September 15th).
I went to CVS yesterday to get the Phillips in-ear headphones. Of course, CVS was already out, but I did get a raincheck. The red magic machine gave me a coupon for a FREE 2-ounce bottle of CVS hand sanitizer. I got that, and it WAS free...totally free, no tax!
At Walgreens, I bought four 2-liter bottles of Mountain Dew. I was given a catalina with two promo codes for FREE Redbox movie rentals.
Okay, these may not be the best deals that spit out of a machine, but they are better than nothing. The moral of this story is...don't toss those catalinas and coupons before reading them. Some may even give you something for FREE.
Oh, by the way, when I was at CVS, the customer in front of me did not want his receipt. Even after the cashier told him he had coupons on his receipt, he told her to THROW IT AWAY. After he left, I told the cashier that my heart hurt because someone threw away a coupon! She looked at his receipt...he threw away a $5 ECB!! I feel sick to my stomach just thinking about it.
**Pinch**
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Mail Call
Pinch and Sleepin' Beauty,
Ok, I feel like I have been taken advantage of by Harris Teeter. A little background, our Youth Director at church sent out a plea for soda for the youth and referenced the buy 2 get 3 free sale at Harris Teeter. I also have a family reunion this weekend and soda was one of the things on my list. I looked thru the sale ad online (that ends today) and found a couple of coupons for the Ken's salad dressing. Off I went.
The sign at the soda said buy 2 get 3 (but the actual price was actually left off). If I had known that the price was $6.29 for one 12 pack, I wouldn't have made the purchase.
I ended up buying 10 cases of soda (5 for youth, 5 for reunion). The price per case worked out to be $2.52 each, so I guess that wasn't too bad. I also got the 5 for $5 Ken's salad dressing and I had two $1/2 coupons. So I got five for $3. I needed storage bags. And since I didn't have a coupon and I saw that they would ring up half price, I got one. I did find one that had a .15 coupon on it.
Overall, I spent $31.67, and I did let out a "That can't be RIGHT!!" squeal (and not in a good way) when the cashier gave me my total. My receipt does say that I saved $44.19 on this trip.
So, did I get duped?
The Rookie
Dear Rookie,
Let's take a look at 12-pack soda prices at different stores:
Rite Aid (Coke products) 3/$9.99 = $3.33/pack before +UP ($2.66 after $2 +UP)
Food Lion (Coke products) 2/$7 = $3.50/pack
Lowes Foods (Coke products) 2/$7 = $3.50/pack
Walgreens (Coke products) 4/$14 = $3.50/pack
CVS (Pepsi products) 3/$11 = $3.67/pack
Food Lion (Pepsi products) 3/$11 = $3.67/pack
Lowes Foods (Pepsi products) $4.99/pack (not on sale)
Even though $6.29 is high for a 12-pack of soda at Harris Teeter, it is still cheaper per pack considering the Buy 2 Get 3 Sale ($2.52/case). So you did good on that deal today.
At Food Lion tomorrow (Wednesday), Pepsi 12-packs will be on sale for 4/$9 (or $2.25 per case)...not that much difference between Harris Teeter Tuesday and Food Lion Wednesday.
The Ken's salad dressing was good too, although I probably wouldn't have bought that 5th dressing (but that's just me...no coupon, no sale). But even at $1, that is not a bad price.
I don't know what kind of storage bags you bought, but I am assuming they were the Hefty bags. I found a $1.00 off 2 Q...so if you found a peelie for 15 cents (30 cents if doubled), still not a bad deal. I am proud of you for finding the peelie!!
So, in closing, I think you did fine. You got a good deal on the soda.
My pet peeve with Harris Teeter is that on their Buy 2 Get 3 Free sales, I think they increase the prices. Just out of curiosity, I am going to stop by Harris Teeter Wednesday to check out their regular price for soda.
Now to change the subject, we will be sending our expired Qs off in another week if you want to donate yours.
I heard a rumor that HT might be doing triples starting September 8th. The rumor should be confirmed this coming Sunday. If the rumor turns out to be true, we (me, you and Sleeping Beauty) need to get together to strategize your triples shopping. (Strategize...is that even a word??) I look forward to shopping with you during triples!!!
**Pinch**
Ok, I feel like I have been taken advantage of by Harris Teeter. A little background, our Youth Director at church sent out a plea for soda for the youth and referenced the buy 2 get 3 free sale at Harris Teeter. I also have a family reunion this weekend and soda was one of the things on my list. I looked thru the sale ad online (that ends today) and found a couple of coupons for the Ken's salad dressing. Off I went.
The sign at the soda said buy 2 get 3 (but the actual price was actually left off). If I had known that the price was $6.29 for one 12 pack, I wouldn't have made the purchase.
I ended up buying 10 cases of soda (5 for youth, 5 for reunion). The price per case worked out to be $2.52 each, so I guess that wasn't too bad. I also got the 5 for $5 Ken's salad dressing and I had two $1/2 coupons. So I got five for $3. I needed storage bags. And since I didn't have a coupon and I saw that they would ring up half price, I got one. I did find one that had a .15 coupon on it.
Overall, I spent $31.67, and I did let out a "That can't be RIGHT!!" squeal (and not in a good way) when the cashier gave me my total. My receipt does say that I saved $44.19 on this trip.
So, did I get duped?
The Rookie
Dear Rookie,
Let's take a look at 12-pack soda prices at different stores:
Rite Aid (Coke products) 3/$9.99 = $3.33/pack before +UP ($2.66 after $2 +UP)
Food Lion (Coke products) 2/$7 = $3.50/pack
Lowes Foods (Coke products) 2/$7 = $3.50/pack
Walgreens (Coke products) 4/$14 = $3.50/pack
CVS (Pepsi products) 3/$11 = $3.67/pack
Food Lion (Pepsi products) 3/$11 = $3.67/pack
Lowes Foods (Pepsi products) $4.99/pack (not on sale)
Even though $6.29 is high for a 12-pack of soda at Harris Teeter, it is still cheaper per pack considering the Buy 2 Get 3 Sale ($2.52/case). So you did good on that deal today.
At Food Lion tomorrow (Wednesday), Pepsi 12-packs will be on sale for 4/$9 (or $2.25 per case)...not that much difference between Harris Teeter Tuesday and Food Lion Wednesday.
The Ken's salad dressing was good too, although I probably wouldn't have bought that 5th dressing (but that's just me...no coupon, no sale). But even at $1, that is not a bad price.
I don't know what kind of storage bags you bought, but I am assuming they were the Hefty bags. I found a $1.00 off 2 Q...so if you found a peelie for 15 cents (30 cents if doubled), still not a bad deal. I am proud of you for finding the peelie!!
So, in closing, I think you did fine. You got a good deal on the soda.
My pet peeve with Harris Teeter is that on their Buy 2 Get 3 Free sales, I think they increase the prices. Just out of curiosity, I am going to stop by Harris Teeter Wednesday to check out their regular price for soda.
Now to change the subject, we will be sending our expired Qs off in another week if you want to donate yours.
I heard a rumor that HT might be doing triples starting September 8th. The rumor should be confirmed this coming Sunday. If the rumor turns out to be true, we (me, you and Sleeping Beauty) need to get together to strategize your triples shopping. (Strategize...is that even a word??) I look forward to shopping with you during triples!!!
**Pinch**
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Last Minute Shopping
Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it's off to CVS I go. There really wasn't anything I needed, so I only planned to buy two Glade Sense & Sprays, a cheap filler item, spend almost nothing, and get a $3 ECB. But then the magic machine spit out a $4 off $20 Q, so I adjusted my plans. I ended up buying the two Sense and Sprays, Crest toothpaste, and the Blink eye drops. It's a good thing I printed the Blink Q, just in case.
Total before Qs and tax: $21.48
Minus Qs: $12.25
Minus ECBs: $4.99
Total: $4.24 + $1.35 = $5.59
I spent a little more than I originally planned, but I got $13.49 in ECBs...and a very nice cashier. It's good to know that there still are nice and friendly employees at CVS (even though this is a different CVS than the one Sleeping Beauty shopped at on Sunday).
Next, off to Walgreens. Nothing exciting to report here. I used my RR to pay for pictures.
I'm in a posting mood tonight, but my writing skills will have to wait until later...I'm off to do kindergarten homework. Tonight we count the number of toes in our family...last night we counted light switches in our house.
**Pinch**
Monday, August 23, 2010
I'm Back
I've been away from the computer lately. I wasn't on vacation...just on a cleaning spree! The kids are back in school, so I took a few days to really clean my house. I cleaned out closets, cleaned the hardwood floors, steam cleaned the carpet, and basically washed everything that could possibly be washed. On Sunday, I got a good deal on a rental Rug Doctor steam cleaner at Harris Teeter. The steam cleaner is regularly $24.99, less $8 VIC and a $5 printable coupon. This sale is good until Tuesday night in case anyone wants to clean their carpets.
I cleaned out a file cabinet and found papers that needed to be shredded. I have a small paper shredder and it would have taken days to shred all those papers. So I took advantage of a coupon from Office Depot last week for free paper shredding.
I have been going to the gym every morning after I drop the kids off at school. What has made me so energetic and productive? Vitamins!! While cleaning out my stockpile, I found some vitamins that I got at Walgreens several weeks ago.

Alive! Women's Energy Vitamins
These were on sale for $10 and you got a $10 RR back. So naturally I bought them, and I'm glad I did. I'm not Chatty Cathy and I don't feel like I have taken Speed, but one pill a day has given me an energy boost. I hope they go on sale again, but even if they aren't on sale I am buying more...even at full retail price. That's how much I like them...I'm willing to pay full price!
So, ladies and gentlemen, I am back! I have lots of good things to tell you about in the next few days. I'm caught up on my housework, my coupons are cut and filed, and I have time during the day that doesn't include Dora the Explorer, Phineas and Ferb, and iCarly!
It's good to be back...
**Pinch**
I cleaned out a file cabinet and found papers that needed to be shredded. I have a small paper shredder and it would have taken days to shred all those papers. So I took advantage of a coupon from Office Depot last week for free paper shredding.
I have been going to the gym every morning after I drop the kids off at school. What has made me so energetic and productive? Vitamins!! While cleaning out my stockpile, I found some vitamins that I got at Walgreens several weeks ago.

These were on sale for $10 and you got a $10 RR back. So naturally I bought them, and I'm glad I did. I'm not Chatty Cathy and I don't feel like I have taken Speed, but one pill a day has given me an energy boost. I hope they go on sale again, but even if they aren't on sale I am buying more...even at full retail price. That's how much I like them...I'm willing to pay full price!
So, ladies and gentlemen, I am back! I have lots of good things to tell you about in the next few days. I'm caught up on my housework, my coupons are cut and filed, and I have time during the day that doesn't include Dora the Explorer, Phineas and Ferb, and iCarly!
It's good to be back...
**Pinch**
Thursday, August 19, 2010
"Money, It's A Gas"

Seriously, that is just what I did. These are rebate checks that I received this week. I'm not going to get rich quick but it sure gives me money to spend on Sunday if there are any good deals out there.
The $4.50 Pilot check was for ink pens, of course. They came from Walgreens back in April. The deal was buy three packs of pens and receive a rebate for $4.50. I paid 85¢ (including tax) for the 3 packs of pens.
The Staples check was for paper. The two packs were $9.98 and I got back $9.96. That rebate didn't even cost a stamp...it was done online. So basically almost FREE paper!
The $10 check was from Zegerid. Yippee for the sale at Rite Aid a few weeks ago! With coupons from the newspaper and Rite Aid, it was FREE! Word has it there is a Mr. that uses it so no more heartburn for him!
My total in rebates this week = $24.46.
"I'm walking on Sunshine!"
==Sleeping Beauty==
Monday, August 9, 2010
Oh Schick, Oh Schick

Remember this teaser? (Click here) Even though I didn't get 10 comments, I can't hold it in any longer. I'm going to sing like a canary.
All three drug stores have this razor in their ad this week. There was a $5 coupon in the August 8th Smart Source (SS) insert.
CVS: $8.97 minus $5 Q = $3.97 OOP, get $4 ECB (Limit 1)
Rite Aid: $5.99 minus $5 Q = .99 OOP
Walgreens: $7.99 minus $5 Q = $2.99 OOP, get $2 RR
Some razor packages have a peelie for a FREE Schick Hydro Shave Gel. Now, here comes the best part...wait for it...wait for it.
Send in for a rebate for the purchase price. Yes, Schick will pay you the price BEFORE your coupon. Click here for the rebate.
I did it! I bought mine June 14th at Walgreens for $7.99. I spent $2.99 after a $5 coupon. And I received a $4 RR. I sent my rebate in June 15th.
On July 26th, I received a check from Schick for $7.99. A moneymaker!!!
Buy your razor at one of the drug stores this week before the sale ends. The rebate ends August 18th.
"Monday, Monday
So good to me.
Monday, Monday
It was all I hoped it would be."
**Pinch**
Sunday, August 8, 2010
"Just The Facts, Ma'am"

Today's shopping adventure was profitable, but that isn't new news for anyone. I'm listing the retail totals, that is before any store sales or coupon deductions.
First Stop Rite Aid: $53.93 retail
Second Stop Walgreens: $65.86 retail
Third Stop CVS: $65.94 retail
Grand total in merchandise: $185.73
Before tax total: $12.89
Tax total: $7.09
Grand total: $19.98 OOP (out-of-pocket)
At Walgreens I had to purchase 4 filler items, that would be the folders in the left hand corner of the picture. They were 9¢ each. That beats the heck out of a 50¢ candy bar to keep your total down.
At Rite Aid I had to buy the Mr. Goodbar to get my total up when I purchased one of the shave gels. Total bill for shave gel & candy bar = 68¢.
The other shave gel at Rite Aid was free with coupon.
I had negative 38¢ subtotal at CVS for the 2 Air Wick I-motions and the 2 Bic Soleil razors. My tax on that one was $1.57 so the grand total was $1.19. That is 2 Air Wicks and 2 packs of razors with 4 razors in each pack. Not bad if I say so myself!
This is a list of everything that I purchased today:
20 roll pack of Cottonelle toilet paper (retail $17.99, sale price $10.99)
2 packs of Kotex pads
2 Lysol hand soap dispensers
2 Air Wicks
2 packs Bic razors
2 Old Spice body sprays
2 Schick hydro razors
2 Schick shave gels
2 Dial body washes
3 Nivea body washes
2 Glade Sense and Sprays
4 two-pocket folders as fillers
1 candy bar
I started the day with $8 in ECB from CVS and $2 in +UP rewards from Rite Aid. I used my RRs from Walgreens that I got today in 5 transactions. I came home with $5 ECB from CVS and $2 +UP from RA (used a $1 from RA today).
If you so choose to take my $7 in rewards left from today into consideration from my grand total of $19.98 that would mean that I spent $12.98.
A lot of these things I have bought will be donated and I am making gift baskets for 4 upcoming birthdays.
Now I only have one question for all of you out there...if you read this far...
ARE WE HAVING FUN YET?????????????
OR
ARE WE DAZED AND CONFUSED?????????????
If the latter is the answer, then we have the solution for you!
==Sleeping Beauty==
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Weekend Shopping
UPDATED
The ads for our tax-free weekend are filling up my email in-box. Here are a few:
Aveda (Hanes Mall): Friday-Sunday, Skin Care Event, receive FREE skin care consultation, customized mini-facial, and deluxe body creme sample
Borders: Friday-Sunday, 25% off most items for Rewards members, print coupon, free glitter ball, print coupon
Express (Hanes Mall): Friday-Sunday, Friends and Family Event, $15 off $30 purchase or $30 off $75 purchase
JC Penney (Hanes Mall): Sunday 11-8, Friends and Family Event, extra 20% off, print coupon
Journeys & Journeys Kidz (Hanes Mall): Through August 22, $10 off $75 purchase, $15 off $100 purchase or $25 off $100 purchase (Footwear only, excludes Ugg and Frye Footwear)
Kohls: Friday-Sunday, take extra 15% off one item or spend $100 and take 20% off everything, plus get Kohls cash, print coupon
Lane Bryant: Through August 16, take 15% off $50 purchase, print coupon
Maurices (Hanes Mall): Through August 20, bring in 3 school supplies (pencils, crayons, etc.) and receive 20% coupon
Soccer Unlimited: Saturday 10-3, Sidewalk Sale, Optimist soccer registration, hot dogs, drinks, prizes
Walgreens: Through Saturday, 30 prints for $3, coupon code
These offers were emailed to me and I haven't verified any of these deals. For more information on the stores at Hanes Mall, click here.
**Pinch**
The ads for our tax-free weekend are filling up my email in-box. Here are a few:
Aveda (Hanes Mall): Friday-Sunday, Skin Care Event, receive FREE skin care consultation, customized mini-facial, and deluxe body creme sample
Borders: Friday-Sunday, 25% off most items for Rewards members, print coupon, free glitter ball, print coupon
Express (Hanes Mall): Friday-Sunday, Friends and Family Event, $15 off $30 purchase or $30 off $75 purchase
JC Penney (Hanes Mall): Sunday 11-8, Friends and Family Event, extra 20% off, print coupon
Journeys & Journeys Kidz (Hanes Mall): Through August 22, $10 off $75 purchase, $15 off $100 purchase or $25 off $100 purchase (Footwear only, excludes Ugg and Frye Footwear)
Kohls: Friday-Sunday, take extra 15% off one item or spend $100 and take 20% off everything, plus get Kohls cash, print coupon
Lane Bryant: Through August 16, take 15% off $50 purchase, print coupon
Maurices (Hanes Mall): Through August 20, bring in 3 school supplies (pencils, crayons, etc.) and receive 20% coupon
Soccer Unlimited: Saturday 10-3, Sidewalk Sale, Optimist soccer registration, hot dogs, drinks, prizes
Walgreens: Through Saturday, 30 prints for $3, coupon code
These offers were emailed to me and I haven't verified any of these deals. For more information on the stores at Hanes Mall, click here.
**Pinch**
Product Potpourri

This is a collection of my Sunday shopping at Rite Aid, Walgreens, CVS and Target. (Not pictured is a loaf of bread, 1 package of wipes and 1 package of Pampers diapers.)
Merchandise total $109.44
OOP $39.90
Saved $69.54
Have $8 in ECB and $2 in +UP rewards
Hi Ho! Hi Ho! It's off to work I go!
==Sleeping Beauty==
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Walgreens Is Hot
This is the last day to use the 15% off Friends and Family Coupon good on your entire purchase (print coupon). Be sure to give this coupon to your cashier BEFORE your purchases are rung up.
Some of the good deals:
Huggies Wipes (72 ct) $2.99 each
Use $2.50/3 IP (ask me how to get this)
Use $1/1 Q August Coupon Booklet ($3 taken off)
Final Cost - .71 each
Veet Hair Removal Cream $6.99 each
Use $3/1 IP (ask me how to get this)
Use $3/1 Q August Coupon Booklet
Final Cost - FREE
Crayola Classic Washable Markers $3
Rebate form will print out at register (Limit 1)
**Pinch**
Some of the good deals:
Huggies Wipes (72 ct) $2.99 each
Use $2.50/3 IP (ask me how to get this)
Use $1/1 Q August Coupon Booklet ($3 taken off)
Final Cost - .71 each
Veet Hair Removal Cream $6.99 each
Use $3/1 IP (ask me how to get this)
Use $3/1 Q August Coupon Booklet
Final Cost - FREE
Crayola Classic Washable Markers $3
Rebate form will print out at register (Limit 1)
**Pinch**
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