CVS Week of 12.11.11

The CVS coupon machine was printing off ProNutrients coupons every day this week! It was also included in the spend $30, get a $10 gift card deal.

Transaction 1:
(2) Pronutrients Fruit & Veggie $9.99 *GC*
     -(2) $5 coupons (printed)
Pronutrients Omega-3 $9.99 *GC*
     -$5 coupon (printed)
     -$5 store coupon
Total: $9.97 (paid with EB)
Got back: $10 CVS gift card

Transaction 2:
(2) Milano Cokies $2.19 (B1G1)
     -$1 off 2 coupon
Ritz Crackerfulls $2.50 *GC*
     -$1 coupon
Scott Paper Towels (not pictured) $4.99 *GC*
     -$1 coupon
Total: $6.99 (paid with gift card)

Transaction 3:
(2) ProNutrients Fruit and Veggie $9.99
     -(2) $5 coupons (printed)
     -$5 CVS coupon
(2) ProNutrients Omega-3 $9.99
     -(2) $5 coupons (printed
     -$5 CVS coupon
Elmers Glue (not pictured) $2.49
Total: 13.32 (paid $13.01 with gift card and 31 cent change)
Got back: $10 CVS gift card

Transaction 4:
Combos $2
Ritz Crackerfulls $2.50 *GC*
     -$1 coupon
Total: $3.54
Got back: $2 EB (Combos)

Transaction 5:
ProNutrients Fruit & Veggie $9.99
     -$5 coupon (printed)
     -$5 CVS coupon
ProNutrients Omega-3 $9.99
     -$5 coupon
     -$5 CVS coupon
Paid $0
Got back $10 American Express gift card

Transaction 6:
Sally Hansen Polish $7.79 *GC*
Sally Hansen Polish $3.89 *GC* (B1G1 50% off)
Sally Hansen Clearance Polish $0.75
Total: $13.06 (paid with gift card, $2EB and $1.06)
Got Back $1 EB (green bag)

Transaction 7:
Dr. Pepper 12pk cans (not pictured) $4
Scott Paper Towels $4.99
     -$1 coupon
Total: $8.20 (pd with $7.20 and $1EB)
Got back: $10 American Express gift card

Summary:
Value: $167.49
Net Cost $12.11 (exactly what I paid cash)
Saved 92%

I started with $10 EB and a $10 CVS gift card from last week and came out with $20 in American Express gift cards just in case I need an extra Christmas present. ;)

Ingles 12.1.11

Salt $0.98 ($0.40 ecoupon deposit)
(2) Yeast $1.50
     -(2) $0.40 coupons (doubled)
Hellmann's Olive Oil Mayo $2.49
     -$0.25 coupon (doubled)
Post Marshmallow Pebbles $2
     -$1.50 coupon
Tetley Tea $0.99
     -$0.50 coupon (doubled)
Borden Cheddar Slices $1.88
     -$1 coupon
(2) 50 oz Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent $2.19 each (not pictured)
     -$1/2 coupon
(2) Rayovac Batteries $1
     (2) $1 coupons
Wipes $1.78 (not pictured)
     -$0.50 coupon (doubled)
Halls Cough Drops $1
     -$0.50 coupon (doubled)
Value: $38.56
Total: $11.57
Saved 70%

**This is my highest savings percentage in a grocery store!**

Walgreen's 11.29.11

Transaction 1:
(2) Keebler Cookies $2.50 each (get $2 RR)
     -$1/2 coupon
Mission Muscle Cream $5.99 (get $6 RR)
Total: $10.46 (paid with $9.50 RR and $0.96 cash)
Got back $8 RR

Transaction 2:
(3) Bags of gummies $0.79
     -(1) $0.30 coupon
Total: $2.09 (Paid with $2 RR and $0.09 cash)

Transaction 3:
Walgreen's Cold Sore Treatment $7.99 (get $8 RR)
Total: $8.55
Got back $8 RR

Summary:
Value: $37.90
Net Cost: $5.10
Saved 87%

CVS 11.29.11

(3) Oral-B Spinbrush $4.99 *GC*
     -(3) $3 coupons
(2) NatureMade Vitamins $10.79 (B1G1) *GC*
     -$2 coupon
(2) Glade Air Freshener $0.99 *GC*
     -$2/2 coupon
(2) Almay eyeshadow $5.79 (get back $4 EB)
     -$5/2 coupon (magic coupon machine)
Easy Mac $2.50 *GC*
Value: $70.10
Total: $24.48 (Paid with $21.65 EB and $2.83 OOP)
Got Back: $4 EB from Almay, $1 EB from Green Bag Tag, $5 EB from Beauty Club, and $10 Gift Card
Net Cost: $4.48
Saved 96%

CVS 11.24.11

Transaction 1:
(4) M&Ms $2.50 each, get back 4EB
    -(2) $1 off 2 coupons
LA Looks Gel $2.49, get back $2.49EB
     -$1 coupon
(2) Colgate toothpaste $2.87 each, get back $2.87 EB
     -(2) $1 coupons
Fiber One Brownies $3.99, get back $3.99EB
      -$0.40 coupon
Finish Quantum $2.99, get back $2.99EB
     -$1 coupon
Kleenex Soft Touch $1.50
     -$0.40 coupon
(2) Softlips lip balm $2 each, get back $2EB
     -$2 off 2 coupon
Revlon Nail Polish $4.99, get back $4 EB
     -$1 coupon
-$5 off $25 coupon
Value: 49.15
Total: 21.37 (paid with $10 gift card and $11.37OOP)
Got back $26.71

Transaction 2:
(4) Mars Singles Candy $0.75 each, get back $0.75EB each
Osteo-Bi-Flex 150 count $19.99, get back $3EB
     -$6 coupon
     -$6 CVS coupon (machine)
(2) Listerine Pocket packs $2.99 each, get back $2.99EB each
Starbucks Double Shot $1.99, get back $1.99EB
CVS Flossers $1.99, get bak $1.99 EB
Pepto Bismol $2.99, get back $2.99EB
Cinnamon Toast Crunch $2.87, get back $2EB
Carmex $1, get back $1EB
Value: $73.26
Total: $27.56 (paid with $26.71EB from T1 and $0.85OOP)
Got back: $21.65

Summary:
Value: $122.41
Net cost: $0.57
Saved 99.5%
and I may have met my next $50 Beauty Club total to get another $5EB

Rite Aid 11.22.11

Food Chopper 7.99
Burt's Bees Lotion $7.99
Burt's Bees Lip Balm $2.99, get back $2RR
Udderly Smooth $1.99, get back $1RR
     -$0.50 coupon
Marc Anthony Strictly Curls $3.99, get back $2RR
     -$3 coupon
Value: $36.95
Total: $23.20 (paid with $15EB and $8.20OOP)
Got back: $4RR
Net Cost: $19.20
Saved 49%

CVS 11.21-23.11

Transaction 1:
(2) Ricola Cough Drops $1.50 each, get back 1EB when you buy 2
     -(2) $1 coupons
(2) bags Hershey's Kisses $2.50 each *GC*
     -$1.50 CVS coupon (coupon machine)
     -$1 off 2 coupon
(2) boxes Kudos $2 each *GC*
     -(2) $1 CVS coupons (coupon machine)
Osteo-Bi-Flex 40 count $9.99, get back 2EB
     -$3 CVS coupon (coupon machine)
     -$6 coupon
Value: $39.03
Total: $9.71 (paid with $3EB and $6.71 OOP)
Got back: $3EB
$9 Credit toward gift card (need $30 to get a $10 gift card)

Transaction 2:
(4) small boxes Ritz $1.25 each, get back $1EB when you buy 4
     -(2) $1 off 2 coupons
(2) Soft Scrub Cleaners $2.50 *GC*
     -(2) $1.50 coupons
Nivea Lip Gloss $2.09
     -$1 coupon
(2) Nivea Lip Gloss $2.99
     -(2) $1 coupons
Quilted Northern (not pictured) $6.99 *GC*
(2) Snickers B1G1 $4.19 *GC*
     -$1.50 coupon
Excedrin $0.99, get back 0.99EB
Value: $45.99
Total: $16.42 (paid with $3EB and $13.42 OOP)
Got back: $1.99EB
$25.18 credit toward gift card

Transaction 3:
(2) Renuzit Pearls (not pictured) $2.50 *GC*
     -(2) $0.50 coupons
Nivea Lip Gloss $2.09
Value: $12.57
Total: $6.38 (paid with $1.99EB and $4.39OOP)
Got back: $10 gift card and $5EB(bought $10 worth of Nivea)

Summary:
Value: $97.59
Net Cost: $17.51
Saved 82%

Publix 11.9.11

(2) General Mills Cereal $1.65 each
     -$1 off 2 GM cereal
(4) Nestle Chocolate Chips
     -(2) $0.50 off 2 coupons
Simply Raspberry Lemonade $2.50
Simply Limeade $2.50
Domino Brown Sugar
Domino Powdered Sugar
    -$0.50 off 2 coupon
(2) Progresso Chicken Broth 32 oz $1.29 each
(2) Smart Balance Milk 1/2 gallon $2.50 each
     -(2) $1.50 coupons (YES!!! I got a gallon of milk for $2)
Pillsbury Cooking Creme $2
     -$1 coupon
Betty Crocker Cake Mix $0.86
(5) Campbell's Cooking Soups $1 each
     -$1 off 5 coupon
-$3 off $30 Publix coupon (facebook)
Value: $53.28
Total: $19.38
Saved 64%

Bi-Lo 11.9.11

(2) Crisco Canola Oil $3.50 each
     -$1 off 2 Bi-Lo eCoupon
     -(2) $0.50/1 coupons
     -$1 off 2 Target coupon
(3) Pillsbury Brownie Mixes $1.04 each
     -(3) $0.35 coupons
Pillsbury white cake mix $0.89
(3) Pillsbury Quick Bread $2 each
     -(3) $0.35 coupons
Dukes Mayo $2.88
Sara Lee Bread $1.59
     -$0.55 coupon
KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce $1.59
     -$0.50 coupon
Southern Home cocoa powder $2.29
Eagle Brand Milk $2.19
     -$0.55 coupon
(2) Bird's Eye Veggies $1.26 each
     -(2) $0.50 coupons
Alexia French Rolls $1.84
     -$0.55 coupon
(2) President's Brie Cheese $3.74 each
     -(2) $2.50 coupons (printed)
Meal Deal:
(2) Uno Pizzas $13.86
Hot Pockets-free
Chocolate Mousse cake-free
Steak Umm??-free

Value: $91.81
Total: $35.00
Saved 62%

Rite Aid 11.7.11 and 11.8.11

11.7.11:
Keri Lotion $6.99
     -$2 off any Keri product
Lysol No-Touch $9.99
     -$3 coupon
(2) Arm & Hammer Deodorant $2 each
Value: $30.66
Total: 17.45
Got back: $14 (5 from lysol, 6 from keri and 3 from deodorant)
Net Cost: $3.45

11.8.11:
Lysol No-Touch $9.99
     -$3 coupon
Colgate Toothpaste $3.50
     -$0.50 coupon
-$9RR from T1
Total: $1.93
Got Back: $8.50RR (5 from lysol and 3.50 from colgate)
Net Cost: $2.43

Summary:
Value: $50.14
Net Cost: $5.88
Saved 88%

Walgreen's 11.8.11

(2) bags Jet Puffed Marshmallows $0.99 each
Blistex reverse and restore $1.99
(3) Vitamin Water $1 each
     -$2RR from last week
Total: $5.16
Got back: $4RR
Net cost: $3.16
Value: $7.66
Saved 59%

DIY Wreath

Hobby Lobby had all of their flowers 50% off this week, so I decided that it was a good time to make a wreath.

Materials:

Grapevine wreath $2.49

Rose $2.49

Filler $1.99

Feathers $2.99

Total: $10

 You will either need wire cutters or patience. I had no wire cutters so I had to bend the wire back and forth until it broke. It really didn't take long to do it that way. Once the wire on the rose is broken (leave about 4 inches of wire) tuck it in the wreath so it will stay.

 The filler I got was basically a bunch of wires placed together with brown floral tape wrapped around it. The paper tore easily, but the wires didn't end at the same spot. I just taped them together and tucked them around the rose. I then broke off some of my feathers and stuck one on each side of the rose.

And there you go!

Bi-Lo 11.2.11

Tyson Grilled Chicken $8.99 (meal deal)
Mountain Dew $0
OreIda fries $0
Talenti Gelato $0
Little Debbie Honey Buns $1.25
     -$0.26 Bi-Lo eCoupon
Ocean Spray CranGrape juice $2.66
(2) Krunchers Chips $1.89
     -(2) $0.75 coupons
(2) Ritz 2/$6
     -$1/2 Bi-Lo eCoupon
(3) Millstone Coffee $4.49
     -(3) $2/1 coupons
(2) Rachel Ray Just 6 Dog Treats $1.62
     -(2) $1.50 coupons (printed) *yes, that made them 12 cent*
Crystal Farms Cheese $2.50
Cream Cheese $1.79
Otis Spunkmeyer Frozen Sugar Cookies $1.99
Rome Apples 3lb $1.99
Value: $88.46
Bonus Card savings: $42.06
Total: 36.47
Saved 59%

CVS 10.31.11, 11.1.11, and 11.4.11

Transaction 1:
Welch Grape Jelly $1.67
     -$0.75/1 (printed)
(2) Aveeno 2.5oz $3.59ea
CVS pantyliners $2.39
     -$1 off from coupon machine
-$7 EB from last week
Total: $2.65
Got back: $7 EB from Aveeno

Transaction 2:
Nuance foaming cleanser $12.79
Nuance cream cleanser $7.79
     -$2 off any Nuance product from CVS reinventing beauty magazine
-$5/$20 facial care purchase
-$12EB (7 from T1, $5 from last week)
Total: $1.58
Got back: $10

Summary:
Value: $33.82
OOP: $4.23
Net Cost: $6.23
Saved 82%

UPDATE:

(2) ThermaCare HeatWraps $5.99ea
     -(2) $3/1 coupons (printed)
-$4 EB from last week
(2) Seattle's Best Coffee $1.50
     -(2) free coupons from coupon machine (they were for illy coffee but they were out so they subbed)
Total: $2.08
Got Back: $5 EB

Updated Summary:
Value: $50.80
OOP: $6.31
Net Cost: $7.31
Saved 86%

Rite Aid 10-31-11

Transaction 1:
(4) Pantene $3.50 ea
     -(2) $3/2 coupons
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle $2.99
     -$1 off any Aussie or Herbal Essence PG 10/30
-$7 RR from a few weeks ago
Total: $4.19
Got Back: $5RR ($4 pantene, $1 Aussie) and $10 Rebate (This transaction plus this one makes a total of over $50 in P&G products before coupons. I am using this rebate.)

Transaction 2:
Bufferin $6.99
     -$3/1 Bufferin
(2) Mentos UP2U gum $1
     -(2) $1 off coupons
(2) Finesse $3.99 B1G1
     -$1 coupon
-$5RR from T1
Total: $2.77
Getting back $18 in rebates ($6 Bufferin, $2 Finesse, $10 P&G)

Summary:
Value: $44.90
OOP: $6.96
Net Cost: -$4.04 ($6.96 + $7RR I started with - $18 in rebates)
Profit: 9%

Walgreen's 10.31.11 and 11.4.11

Transaction 1:
Nivea Body wash $3.99
     -$1 coupon (printed)
Ricola $2
(2) Crest Pro-Health $3.50ea
     -(2) $1 off any Crest PG 10-2
Total: $10.90
Got Back: $9 RR ($2 Nivea, $2 Ricola, $5 Crest)

Transaction 2:
4 bags M&Ms $2.99ea
     -$1/2 and $1.50/2
Fillers:
2 highlighters $0.25ea
Glade Candle $0.82
-$9RR from T1
Total: $1.99
Got Back: $5 off next candy purchase above $5. I will buy some Kit-Kats.

Summary:
Value: $37.82
OOP: $12.89
Net Cost: $7.89 (Since I still have $5 to spend)
Saved 79%

Not bad for my first Walgreen's trip!

UPDATE:

I bought Dove chocolate with my $5 coupon. Unfortunately Kit-Kats are Hershey and the coupon was for Mars. Still a great deal:
Transaction 1:
(2) Dove Chocolate 2/$8
     -$5 off coupon
Total: $3.08
Got back: $2 RR

Transaction 2:
Ricola $2
     -$2 RR
Total: $0.14
Got Back: $2

Updated Summary:
Value: $50.59
OOP: $16.11
Net Cost: $14.11
Saved 82%

Tanger Outlets 10-27-11

Van Heussen:
3 pair of earrings: $3.36, $1.39, $1.39 (all reg $24)
-$5 off from Mama's receipt from Bass
Value: $72
Total: $1.25
Saved 98%

Fossil:
Wallet $14.99 (reg $40)
Total: $16.25
Saved 60%

Calvin Klein:
Sleeveless Shirt $7.35 (reg $25)
-$5 off from Mama's Bass receipt
Total: $2.42
Saved 90%

Summary:
Total Value: $137
Total Spent: $20.01
Saved 85%

I also got a pair of super cute earrings from Bass that Mama bought. I'm paying her back of course. They were 70% off and she had another 10% off and cost about $4. They are not in the picture because they are still in the car.

CVS Week of 10-23-11

Transaction 1:
Glade Sense & Spray $5.00 (reg 11.79)
     -$3 coupon
CVS Candy Corn $0.99
Small Gillette Fusion Shave Cream $2.37
-$5 EB from Beauty Club
Value: $15.15
Total: $0.36
Got Back: $2 (Gillette), $0.99 (Candy Corn) [2.99]
Net Cost: -$2.63

Transaction 2:
(4) Starburst $0.50 each (reg 1.19)
     -B1G1 from Coupon Machine last week (took off $1.19)
(3) Sally Hansen Wax $6.29
    -(3) $3 Sally Hansen Wax coupon
(2) Sally Hansen Wax Strips $5.99
     -(2) Sally Hansen Wax coupon
-$10.99 EB from T1 and last week
Value: $35.61
Paid: $6.03
Got back: $1 (starburst)
Net Cost: $16.02

Transaction 3:
(4) Hershey Kiss Bags $2.50 (reg $3.99)
     -(4) $1 Hershey Printable
(2) Glade Sense & Spray $5 (reg 11.79)
     -(2) $3 coupon
(3) Covergirl eye shadow $4.19 (not pictured)
     -(3) $1 Covergirl coupons
-$5/$30 CVS coupon (emailed
-$1 EB from T2
Value: $52.11
Paid: $14.14
Got Back: $3 (hershey), $4 (glade), $3 (covergirl), $5 (beauty club) [$15]
Net Cost: $0.14

Summary
Value: $102.87
Total OOP: $20.52
Started with: $8 EB
Ended with: $15 EB
Net Cost: $13.53
Saved: 87%

I made what I thought was a huge mistake on T2. I thought the Sally Hansen Wax was included in the Spend $30, get a $10 gift card deal but it was not. I was so torn about it until I realized it let me meet my $50 Beauty Club quota to get another $5 EB. It turned into a pretty good week after all!

Bi-Lo 10-25-11

(5) Meow Mix Original 3.5lb $2.82 (reg 5.60)
     -(5) $1 off Meow Mix
(5) Meow Mix Indoor Formula 3.15lb $2.82 (reg 5.60)
     -(5) $1 off Meow Mix
Value: $56.40
Subtotal: $28.20
Total: $19.10
Saved 66%

Ingles 10-23-11

2 Bags of Pretzels $1.09
4 boxes Jolly Time Popcorn $1.09ea {$0.69 ea.}
     -(2) $1 off 2-printed
Duncan Hines Blueberry Muffin Mix $1.34 {$0.34}
     -$1 coupon SS 9-25 (wish I had more of these)
Scotties Tissue $0.64
(2) Mean Green Cleaners $1.19ea {$0.19}
     -(2) $1 coupon-printed
(2) Tidy Cat Litter 25lb $2.14ea. {$1.14 ea}
     -(2) $1 coupon-printed
Beef Fat $2.55
Philly Gourmet Turkey Burger 32oz $3.99
Tyson Chicken Breast $3.90 ($1.98/lb)
Value: $48.31
Total: $18.61
Saved 62%

Bi-Lo 10-20-11

(4) Mueller's Whole Wheat Pasta $3.58 {-0.82}
     -(4) $0.55 coupons (that doubled)
Quaker Quick Grits $1.75
(4) Chef Boyardee Cans $4.00
Applesauce $1.76
Saltines $1.09
Kleenex Hand Towel $2.69
Red Barron Pizza $3.33 {2.99}
     -$0.34 Bi-Lo Ecoupon
Not Pictured:
(2) Beef Jerkey $4.69
8oz Sharp Cheddar $2.00

Total Value: $39.45
Total Spent: $20.45
Saved 50%

This is the trip right after my endoscopy, so I was still loopy and this includes Brandon's "Ooh let's get this" items. I normally save about 60% at Bi-Lo, so considering the circumstances, this was a pretty good trip.

Bi-Lo 10-19-11

Macaroni Grill Chicken Alfredo $8.49 {$7.39}

     -$1.10 Printable

Mountain Dew $0

Cole's Garlic Baguette $0 

Pillsbury Sweet Moments $0

(2) Domino Sugar $4.78 {$2.78}

     -(2) $0.50 coupon (printed)

(2) Pompeian Red Wine Vinegar $4 {$2}

     -(2) $0.50 coupon (printed)

(2) Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil $7.04 {$5.04}

     -(2) $1 coupons (printed)

Natural Large White Eggs $1.39

(2) Totino's Pizza Rolls $2.50 {$1.30}

     -$0.40/2 coupon (printed)

     -$0.40/2 Ecoupon (bi-lo.com/e-coupons)

(2) 2000 Flushes Toilet Cleaner with Bleach $3.54 {1.34}

     -(2) $0.55 coupons from an old paper

Total Value: $57.17

Subtotal: $21.24

Tax: $0.50

Total Paid: $21.74

Saved 62%

The Macaroni Grill, Mountain Dew, bread, and Sweet Moments were the Meal Deal. All coupons $0.60 and less are doubled. I highly recommend the 2000 Flushes.

Rite Aid 10-17-11

Organix Cough Drops $1.50
Blistex Cold and Allergy $1.49
St. Joseph Aspirin #120 $4.99
-$1 St. Joseph Coupon
-$5 RR from last week
Subtotal: $1.98
Tax: $0.56
Total: $2.54
Got back: $6.99 RR
Total Value: $11.47
Since I started with $5 RR and ended with $6.99, that made everything $0.55!
Saved 95%

CVS Week of 10-16-11

Transaction 1:
Schick Hydro Razor $8.29
Bayer Advanced Aspirin $4.29
-Free Schick Hydro (mailed)
-Free Bayer Advanced 20 ct. (mailed)
Total: $0
Got back $3 EB from the razor. (I made $3 for buying it!)

Transaction 2:
Lysol No Touch Soap Dispenser $11.99
-$3 coupon (not sure where I got it)
-$3 EB from T1
-$3 EB from last week
Subtotal: $2.99
Tax: $0.21
Total: $3.20
Got back $9 EB (8 from soap dispenser, $1 from Green Bag Tag)

Transaction 3:
(2) Almay I-Color eyeshadows $5.99 each
-(2) Almay coupons from the Walmart ad a few weeks ago
-$9 EB from T2
Subtotal: $0.98
Tax: $0.07
Total: $1.05
Got back $8 EB

Summary:
Total Value: $42.95
Total OOP: $4.25
Started with $3 EB, still have $8 EB for next week.
And to top it all off, I met my $50 Beauty Club total and will get $5 EB from the Magic Coupon Machine!

Ingles 10-15-11

Caribou Coffee K-Cups: $6.98
(2) Calcium Citrate $4.98
Pillsbury Egg Scramblers $2
Pillsbury Ham Veggie Biscuits $2
Subtotal: $20.82
-(2) $1.10/1 Pillsbury Scramblers
-$1/1 K-Cups
Paid: $17.62
Value: $34.10
Saved 49%

I also bought my dad some coffee but did not include it since he is paying me back.

Bi-Lo 10-15-11

(2) Dixie Crystals Sugar $1.99
(5) SoBe drinks $1
(2) Pillsbury Biscuits $1
(2) Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $1
(2) Pillsbury Crescent Rolls $1
Crystal Farms Mozarella
Subtotal: $15.07
Ecoupons: -$2.41
-(2) $0.50/1 sugar (dixiecrystalssugar.com/coupons)
-$1/2 crescent rolls (printed)
-$0.40/2 biscuits (printed)
-$1/5 SoBe (10-2 insert)
-$0.60/2 cinnamon rolls (printed)
Total: $9.22
Value: $27.91
Saved 67%

Rite Aid 10-11-11 and 10-14-11

10-11-11
Transaction 1:
John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo $5
John Frieda Full Repair Shampoo $5
-(2) $2/1 John Frieda
-$4 UPR from last time
Subtotal: $2
Tax: $0.70
Total: $2.70
Got back: $5 UPR

Transaction 2:
Rite Aid Hand Sanitizer $1
(2) Snickers "fun" (but not so fun) size
Bayer Aspirin 32ct
-$5 from Transaction 1
-$1/1 Bayer
-$1/2 Mars Candy
Subtotal: $0.40
Tax: $0.32
Total: $0.81
Got back: $4 UPR ($1 Hand Sanitizer, $2 Bayer, $1 Snickers)

10-14-11:
John Frieda Full Repair Conditioner $5
John Frieda Root Awakening Conditioner $5
-(2) $2/1 John Frieda
-$4 UPR from 10-11
Subtotal: $2.00
Tax: $0.42
Total: $2.42
Got Back: $5UPR

Summary:
Total OOP: $5.93
Still have: $5 UPR
Since I started with $4 UPR and ended with $5 it was really $4.93
Total Value: $41.92

CVS 10-3-11 and 10-7-11

10-3-11:
(2) Starbucks Frappuccino $5
(2) Cheetos $3
Schick Hydro $8.29
-$1/2 Starbucks (Printed)
-$1/2 Cheetos (10-2 insert)
-$5/1 Schick Hydro (Printed)
-$4/20 CVS coupon (emailed)
-$8.99 EB ($5.99 from last time, $1 from fall spending, $2 were emailed)
Subtotal: $4.30
Tax: $0.09
Total: $4.39
Got back: $8 EB

10-7-11:
(3) Dove Shampoo $3
(3) Dove Conditioner $3
-(3) B1G1 Dove (RP 10-2)
-$8 EB from 10-3
Subtotal: $1.00
Tax: $0.07
Total: $1.07
Got back: $5 EB

Summary:
Total: $5.46 OOP
Since I started with $6 EB an ended with $5 it really cost $6.46
Total Value: $54.69

Walmart 10-8-11

(6) Mini Hershey 8pk $1.24
(2) Schick disposable 12pk $1.97
Brita Slim Pitcher $8.97
Mtn Dew $1.28
-$6/2 Schick disposable
-$5/1 Brita
Subtotal: 10.63
Tax: $0.99
Total: $11.62
Submitted for $10 Brita Rebate
Total Value: $22.62

Rite Aid 10-6-11

Transaction 1:
3 CG Blush $5.69
3 CG Blush $2.84
1 CGConcealer 5.49
1 CG Concealer 2.74
(these were B1G150%)
-(4) $8/2 CG face product (10-2 PG)
Subtotal: $1.82
Tax: $2.37
Paid: $4.19
Got back: $10 UPR

Transaction 2:
Scope Mouthwash 750ML $4
2 Gillette Body Wash $4
2 Gillette Deodorant $4
-$10 UPR from Transaction 1
-$1.50 Scope (10-2 PG)
-(2) $2/1 Gillette Body Wash (10-2 PG)
-(2) $2/1 Gillette Deodorant (10-2 PG)
Subtotal: $0.50
Tax: $1.40
Paid: $1.90
Got back: $6.50 UPR ($2 body wash, $2 deodorant, $2.50 Scope)

Transaction 3:
No Nonsense Pantyhose $2.99
Oral-B Power Toothbrush $5.99
-$4.50 UPR from Transaction 2
-$1/1 No Nonsense item (Rite Aid Video Value)
-$3/1 Oral-B (10-2 PG)
Subtotal: $0.48
Tax: $0.63
Paid: $1.11
Got back: $2 UPR, $3 SCR(single check rebate: will get end of the month)

Summary:
Spent $7.20

Still have: $4 UPR and will get a $3 rebate.
Total Value: $82.35

The Reason For This Blog

     I am creating this blog to try and help people save money. I have been sharing on Facebook some of the deals that I've gotten, and decided that this would be a better way to help others get the same deals. My friend Kati and southernsavers.com get credit for my "Couponing Skills." Kati introduced me to the website, and without it I would be spending more money and getting less. I started couponing only about three months ago. I did use coupons some before then, but wasn't nearly as successful. Since then, I've saved over $400 and almost always save over 50%. There were only about two times that I saved less.

     I also make a lot of my own cleaners now. I found the recipes on different websites and from a book called "Naturally Clean." They are WAY cheaper than buying them, work just as well, and don't have any harmful chemicals. I was hesitant about this at first because I thought it would be more effort than it's worth, but so far, nothing has been more difficult than pouring a few ingredients into a bottle and shaking. But don't worry. I'll share some of the recipes.
     I hope this sums up what this blog is intended to be. If anyone has any questions about this blog, couponing, etc. just leave a comment or message me and I will be glad to help as much as I can!