AUGUST GOAL

Well I just realized that today is AUGUST 31 ~ 10:21pm to be exact, since I am in my pajamas I guess my AUGUST goal is complete. I am not planning on leaving to purchase anything tonight. Tomorrow I am planning on restocking the lettuce, bananas, grapes, and celery to name a few. I was going to go today but it was a MAD HOUSE over here.

My end of the month totals were better than I thought they would be $122.44

Hope you had a wonderful August!

Thanks for letting me share.

Smiths all Manufactor Q = $1 Part 2

Tomorrow is the last day of the All Manufacturer coupons are rounded up to a Dollar at Smiths so take advantage!!!!

This is what I picked up.

3 Yaksoba $1.19
used any .50/1 SS-8/29

1 Sunbird seasoning $1.19
used .25/1 SS-8/29

1 Sargento Natural String Cheese $2.99
used .50/1 SS-8/8

1 Krogar cooking spray $1
No coupons infact the ONLY item without a coupon. :(

6 Country Crock $1
used printable here

5 Colgate Toothpaste $1
Use $.75 8/29 SS
or from here

6 Colgate Toothbrushes $1
used $.40 8/29 SS
or from here

4 C&H sugar 5lb $2.49
use $.40 RP-8/29

4 Palmolive dish soap $1
used $.25 from Here

2 Soft soaps $1
used Q from Here

2 Dial hand soap $1
used printable coupon but I don't remember where I printed it from.

6 Right Guard Deodorant $1
used 2- $1/1 found here
used 2 - $3/2 found here
$2 OVERAGE!!!!

After scanning all my items my total was $91.52 then after my Smiths card and all my coupons my grand total was $9.18. That is not a bad! I saved 92%

I have now spent a total of 122.44 all month. WOOHOO!!!!

Probably the BEST shopping day! LOL

I went to Vons today to get use the $3.50 catalina I received last week.
I am not a fan on Vons and it was hard to find something that was not ANNOYINGLY expensive. (Is that a word annoyingly LOL)

I saw in the weekend ad that they have BallPark Franks for $.99ea.
I have just printed out $2/1 coupons (2)
I decided to try them out with the overage to see if it would work.
This is what I did:

2 Ballpark franks $.99 - 2- $2/1 Q
3 Chez its $1.25 ea
1 shredded Carrots $1.99 (see ANNOYINGLY EXPENSIVE!)
My total was $7.72
- $4 Ballpark Q and then the
$3.50 Catalina =
$.22 that is right 22 CENTS TOTAL!!!!

Then I went to Walmart for some FREE Gain

I picked up 3 - 11oz Gain Dishwashing soap $.97
used 1 Free Gain (not sure where I got this coupon)
used 2 - $1/1 Gain Q from the PG 8/29
My total OOP was $.15 that is right 15 Cents

Grand total OOP was 37 cents LOL

Smiths trip 8/26/10

All MQ round up to $1

I have no picture for all of the things I purchased (I have just been slammed) but I thought I would give you a break down of all I picked up. I had a CART FULL!

4 gallons of milk 2.29ea

4 Bounty basic paper towel rolls $1.09

use 4- .25Q from the PG-8/29 (we got in the mail last Tuesday)

3 Cheerios $1.66ea

3- $.75 Q coupons.com / smartsource.com

3 Trix $1.66

3 - $.55 Q coupons.com / smartsource.com

2 Cocoa puffs $1.66

2- $.55 Q coupons.com / smartsource.com

4 Greek Yogart $1 ea (can I just say they better taste great because I was shocked that they were $1

on sale for an individual yogart.)

4- $.30 Q GENERALMILLS-8/8 Made them FREE

2 wheat thins $1.66

use $75/2 SS-8/8

10 snack packs $1 They expire April 2011 plenty of time to eat them all

5 $.30/2 SS-8/1

Makes them $.50 for a 4 pk

2 C and H Sugar $2.47

used .40/1 RP-8/29

1 country crock butter $1

used $.40 Q from AllYou magazine

Making it FREE

3 Colgate 6.4 oz toothpaste $1

use $1 SS-8/8

Making them free

1 Colgate toothbrush $1

use $.40

making them free

4 Dial soap $1

used 4 $.35 RP-8/15

making them free

7 Right Guard Deodorant $1

used 3 $1/1 printable here or here

used 2 $3/2 printable here or here

that gave me overage of $2

3 Sunny D $1.28

used $.25 SS-8/8

making them $.28 ea

Krogar Sour Cream $1

no coupons (doesn't you heart just break a little :(

4 A&W Root Beer $1

WYB 3 Get one free

$3 for the 4

2 pringles $1

use $.50/1 PG-8/29

making them FREE

Drum sticks 2.47

$1 Q from the ALLYOU magazine

2 keebler cookies $1.66

use $1/2 given to me by Smiths with my Rewards check

My total after my Smiths card and my Electronic coupons (which not all of them worked) was $90

After all my coupons my total OOP was $34.43. The receipt says I saved $101.38 with Fresh Value, coupons and Double coupon promo.

I earned 314 pts toward my rewards check. I think the Cereal was double points and I handed the cashier a "double your points if you spend $40 of more" I handed the cashier that coupon before all the other coupons.

Not to bad for a grocery cart full of stuff.

Makes my August goal reach over the $100 mark at $112.89.

Staples 8/15/10

Could this picture be more blurry! WOW.... well hopefully you can see what this is. :)I had a $6 reward check for turning in 2 ink cartridges last month. I know that I wanted to get the 1 subject notebooks for 1cent (limit 6) min $5 purchase to get the notebooks.

Transaction #1
1 Staples ream of paper $4.99
1 folder $.15 (Total is over $5 so now I can get the notebooks. :)
6 - 1 subject notebooks $.01 ea
Total was $5.20
used my $6 Rewards check and on my reciept I got the $.80 balance for my next transaction which
was a second later. :)

Transaction #2
1 Staples ream of paper $4.99
1 folder $.15 (Total is over $5 so now I can get the notebooks. :)
6 - 1 subject notebooks $.01 ea
Total $5.20 - $.80 credit from the balance of the $6 check
I paid OOP $4.76 tax included.

Oh did I mention that the 2 reams of paper had a EASY REBATE attached to them. :) I filled out the info and I will be getting 2 rebate checks for $4.98 each. That makes this shopping trip a $5.20 moneymaker.
Too bad it will take 4 weeks to get that money. So I will be taking this total and deducting it from my monthly goal.

Vons 81510

I went into to Vons because I figured out that if I picked up 1 Cheerios, 1 Nut Clusters, and 2 Nature valley bars my total would be about $.75 after all my coupons. To my surprise after all the Ecoupons from Shortcuts.com and Cellfire.com my total was $.61 BEFORE MY MQ. I was shocked and for some reason I told the checker to re-ring all these items (I would go back and pick them up) and then I could use my coupons. My total was $3.32 and I had a $3.50 catalina print out for my next Vons trip. :)

If you purchase 4 (or 8 etc) you get $4 off

2 Cherrios $1.49

Ecoupon $.55

Ecoupon $.55

I used a MQ $.75/1 (think it said for Multi Grain)

4 Nature Valley Chewy Bars $1.49

Ecoupon $.75

Ecoupon $.50

2- MQ $.75 GM 8/8

2 Nature Valley Nut Cluster $.99 (I thought it was going to be $1.49 but the receipt shows $.99)

Ecoupon $1.00

Ecoupon $1.00

MQ $1.00/1 GM 8/8

$10.92 before coupons $3.32 OOP after all coupons (I should have used more coupons for the additional items I purchased but I wasn't thinking properly.

Albertsons & Smiths

I had 12 Albertsons doubler coupons that were BURNING a hole in my pocket apparently.

I went over to Albertsons to figure out some deal scenerios.

This is what I came up with...

I had 4 transactions because they only let me use 3 Albertsons Doubler coupons in one transaction.

Transaction #1

1 bag Padinos Torilla chips $2.99

used $1/1 SS-6/27

2 Snyders Pretzels $1.99

used 2- $1/1 SS-7/25

used 3 Albertsons Doubler coupons

bringing my total to $.97 No tax on food.

Transaction #2

2 bags of Padrinos tortilla chips $2.99

used $1/1 SS-6/27

1 Revlon lipstick $2 (that same color, I really looked HOT in it. LOL)

used $1/1 SS 7/18

Used 3 Albertsons Doubler coupons

Bringing my total to $1.98 no tax on food.

Transaction #3

3 Natures Valley Granola nut clusters $2.37 (ad showed $2.5 but my store is planning a remodel so

they cut the price)

used 3- $1/1 Nature Valley - GENERALMILLS-8/8

3 Pillsbury Grand bisquits $1.50

used $.75/3 (I am not sure where I got it)

4 Go-gurts yogurt $2.00

used 2- $.75/2 GENERALMILLS-8/8

with the 10 items above $5 automatically came off my total

6 bic Razors $3.49ea

used 3- B1G1

used 3- $3/1

my grand total was $40.55

used $5/$30 purchase

3 Albertsons doublers

Then I started panicking and thought my total was going to be $4 and something so I grabbed

1 pack of M&Ms and then instead of waiting I did that again (rolling of the eyes)

another pack of M&Ms $1 ea

anyway My total after my freak out was $5.88

I then gave her the $5 Kraft catalina from last time.

So OOP I paid $.88

Transaction #4

6 32oz Gatorade

Used 2- $1/3 stickers that were on the Gatorades

1 Snyders Pretzels $1.99

used 2- $1/1 SS-7/25

used 3 Albertsons Doubler coupons

Total OOP 1.99

then off to Smiths, I have to warn you that Smiths is my Low price leader, If I have no coupons I feel that they beat the other stores on most items. I only had 3 coupons to use here. Sorry no picture for this trip I was in a hurry

2 dozen eggs $.99ea

4 Gallons milk $2.29ea

5 Krogar Yogurt $.40 (2 were $.38)

Ecoupon from here B4 yogurts get 5th free -$.38

4 liters of Rootbeer $1

B3 G1 Free $-1

ecoupons from here $.60

Green grapes $.99 lb $4.92

2 green onion $.78 total

4 pringles $1.65ea

used 1 - any 165g or larger .50/2 PG-8/1

used 2- $.50/1 PG-8/1

ecoupon from here $.25

Celery $.99

subtotal was $26.66

I used my Smiths rewards check that came in the mail this week $8

OOP $18.66

todays total was $24.48

And the shopping continues....

Today my sister and I went shopping.

I was showing her the ropes on how to coupon and everything that could go wrong (when trying to convience someone that it is easy) did go wrong. Every register that beeps did, managers were called, RR were reissued, you name it, it happened.


Our first stop was Walgreens.....

1 Bio Tru contact solution $4.99
I used Bausch and Lomb Alaway eye drops $4/1 SS-8/8

4 Right Guard $2.99

the Cool gel was ringing up B1G1 free

I used 2 B1G1 Free RP-7/25

ALL ARE FREE

2 Nivea Womens body wash $5.99 B1G1

used 2- $3/1 RP-7/25

making them both FREE

1 Nivea Mens body wash $5.99

used buy 2 womens Nivea get 1 Mens free RP

making this one free too. :)

1 Dial Body wash $3.99

$1 coupon Here

3 Kotex Tampons $3.50ea

3- $1 SS 8/8/10

$2 each Walgreens August coupon book -$6

$.50 ea

Subtotal $49.41

after all discounts and coupons my total was $5.47

I used $3 RR and a $2 RR

My new subtotal was $.47, but tax always has to ruin things so I had to pay $3.50 OOP

$3.03 being tax alone.

I did receive $4 RR Bio Tru and $3 RR from the Dial


then off to Albertsons..........

I actually had 2 transactions at Albertsons.

Trans #1

6 Kraft Shredded Cheese $2.49ea

2- $1/2 Blinkies I found at Smiths

2 - $1/1 here

1 Kelloggs cereal $1.99

1- $1/1 Kelloggs cereal I found in a box of Kelloggs months ago

3 Planters Trail Mix $1.75

$5 instant off for getting 10 of these items

3 albertsons Doubler coupons -$3

Subtotal $22.18

Then after coupons and the $5 Catalina from Sunday my total OOP was $4.18

and you guessed it Kraft printed me out another $5 Catalina for the cheese. :D

Trans #2

2 Revlon lipsticks $8.49

marked down to $2

2 $1/1 Revlon makeup SS-7/18

2 Albertsons Doublers
1 Revlon Lipgloss $8.49

marked down to $2
2 $1/1 Revlon makeup SS-7/18
2 Albertsons Doublers

total after coupons $.24 all tax

then off to Target............

believe it or not I needed more baseball card holders for all my coupons so that is why were went to Target.

1 Baseball card holder 30pk $4.99
sadly no coupons :(
6 Shout Trial size wipe and go $.97
3 $2 /2 any shout SS 8/8/10
*** For some reason it only took off $.97 three times, when I complained, the cashier explained that the price of the item was only $.97. I stood my ground and explained to him it is $2 off 2 products so he needs to rescan them 3 more times so that all are free. He did so but it took $.97 four times and then $2 off once. I have NO idea why it would do that but they were still free. :)

My total OOP $5.81 Tax alone was $.88


Total OOP for everything was $13.73. I also received $7 in RR and a $5 catalina so it was like spending $1.73

Walgreens 8/9/10

My Walgreens Trip
I didn't take a picture so just try and imagine all these products.

1 Transaction is all it took for today. :)

2 Nivea Womens body wash $5.99 B1G1 FREE
use $4/2 printable coupons here
Use $3/1 RP 7/25
1 Nivea Mens body wash $5.99
Use B2 Womens BW get 1 mens BW free RP 7/25
1 Dial Body wash $3.99
use $1 printable here
1 Bio True contact solution $4.99
use $3/1 SS-7/18
1 Ducolax $4.29
use $4/1 SS-5/16
2 glue sticks $.19 ea

subtotal before Coupons $25.63
after coupons $4.64
I used $3 RR and a $1 RR from last week
my total with tax was $2.93 $2.08 was tax
Received $4 RR for the BioTru, $3 RR for the Dial Body wash.

August monthly goal total OOP $10.79
$189.21 left for the month!

August 8/7/10 - Albertsons

I found some pretty cool deals at Albertsons with help from Calling all Super Savers.

I picked up:

2- Raisin Bran was $2.5

2- Cinnabon was $1.99

Not sure why the price difference but because I am blogging this I am looking at the receipt.

6 Kraft shredded Cheese $2.49
- $5 for getting the 10 items above (or $.50 per item)

1 Gallon Albertsons Milk $3.19

2 Silky Bic 10pk razors $3.49ea

total was $34.09 or $29.09 if the $5 for the cheese and cereal came off first (mentioned above).

I used:

$5 off $30 that I received in the mail. (because of the Cinnabon cereal being $1.49 after the

instant $5 off I was a $1 short but the coupon still worked. Not sure what happened

because when I looked at the register before giving her all my coupons my total said

$32.69.)

2- $1/1 Cinnabon cereal SS RP 6/27

1 - $1/2 Raisin Bran SS RP 7/25

2 - $1/2 Kraft shredded cheese blinkie found at Smiths
2 - $1/1 Kraft deli slice coupons found online
1 - $3/1 Bic disposable razor SS 7/11
1 - $3.49 B1G1 Bic Disposable Razor SS 8/1
3 - Albertsons Doubler coupons. (was told only 3 can be used per transaction)
Not that I am looking here I see that she scanned an extra $1 off Raisin bran but I know that it was $1/2.
That makes my total $6.60 and tax was .08 for a grand total of $6.68.

I picked up the Cinnabon cereal because I noticed that it had a MIR attached to it.
So I am going to fill out the paperwork and get my $1.99 back from Kelloggs ( you need the orginal receipt so only can do it once even though I picked up 2 of them)

and then on top of that I received $5 off my next visit just for picking up the Kraft shredded cheese. If you take the $6.68 - $1.99 MIR and - $5 Kraft Catalina I actually got paid to take food home from Albertsons. :)
Because of the August Budget challenge I am not going to factor in the Mail In Rebates (MIR) unless I receive them this month (which I will not, it takes 6-8 weeks) so my totals for spending for the month will be the actual CASH used this month.

August 8/4/10

Today is the 4th and this is the first time I have spent any money this month. :)

I went to Walgreens, I have $16 in RR and wanted to use some.

This is what I purchased:

1 Alive Energy Multi Vit 50 ct $8.50 ($10 - 15% discount)

1 Crayola Washable Markers 8 pk $2.55 ($3 - 15% discount)
1 Crayola Crayons $.85 ($1 - 15% discount)
1 Legal pad $.84 ($.99 - 15% discount)
Total $12.74

I used:
-friends & family 15% discount 08/02-08/04 (discount reflected above)
$1 Alive Energy Q HERE
$.55 Legal Pad Instore ad
use $5 RR Gillette Fusion
use 2- $3 RR Celsius
Subtotal $.19
Tax $.99
Total OOP $1.18
Received $10 RR Alive, $1 Crayons and $3 MIR for the Markers.

This weeks total left to spend is $48.82

August

Hi my name is Geri and I am addicted to couponing. I love the high of walking out of a store with 5 bags of groceries and only spending $5 or less ha ha ha.

I am going to try a pantry challenge of my own.

I am only allowed spend a total of $200 this month ($50 a week) or less, including EVERYTHING I need for the month. I will post what I am purchasing so that you can also see how I am doing.

The first thing I noticed after deciding to limit myself to the $200, was that Albertsons had DOUBLE COUPONs in the Sunday paper. I am glad I at least let myself spend some money this month or that would have just killed me. That is how addicted I really am. :)