This week is a rough week for CVS deals for me. I have many things that I would like to get but very little cash on hand. So... it's a challenge. let's see how little I can spend out of pocket to get the most bang for a buck. I only have 5 ECBs to spend going in to these deals.
Scenario #1
2 Nivea for Men Extreme Shave Gel, $3.99 each
1 Nivea for Men Shave Gel, $2.99
Total before tax = 10.97
Use $4.00/2 (Extreme Comfort Shaving Gels), RP 6/8
Use 1 $2/1 Printable for Nivea
Total after coupons = 4.97
Get back 5 ECB
Now, I have 10 ECBS to spend
Scenario #2
CVS Band Aids $1.99 each
2 Listerine Smart Rinse $3.49
CVS Cotton Swabs $3.19 each
Huggies Hair and Body Wash 3.99 each
Total before tax = 16.15
Use 3/15 CVS coupon
Use 2 1/1 Listerine coupons
Use 1/1 Huggies Bath and Body coupon
Total after coupons = 10.15
Use 10 ECB
Pay 0.15 plus tax oop
Get back 12.97 in ECBs
Transaction #3
Brut deoderant $2.69
Huggies Body Wash 3.99
4 Coke Products @ 4/11
Total before tax = 17.68
Use 3/15 CVS coupon
Use 1/1 Brut coupon
Total after coupons = 13.68
Use 12.97 in ECBs
Pay 0.71 plus tax oop
Get back 7.99 in ECBs
Transaction #4
Schick Quattro Titanium Razor $9.49
Oral B. Cross Action Manual Toothbrushes (2 Pack) $6.99
Total before tax= $16.48
Use $3/$15 Coupon
Use $3/1 Schick Quattro Titanium Coupon
Total after coupons = $10.48
Use 7.99 in ECBs
Pay 2.49 oop
Earn 11.99 in ECBs
Transaction #5
Gillette Fusion Razor 9.99
Blade Body Wash 3.99
Brut deoderant 2.69
Total before taxes = 16.67
Use 3/15 CVS coupon
use 4/1 Gillette Coupon
Use 1/1 Brut coupon
Total after coupons = 8.67
Use 6.99 ECB
Pay 1.68 oop
Get back 9 ECB
Walk out with a total of 14 ECB.
Pay a total of $10 oop
hmmm..... I wonder if I can get it below 10? I might have to update later with even better deals....
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
CVS Deals - LATE!
Went to CVS late last night. First, I needed to return 3 of the packs of diapers I had gotten last time. I don't like them. They are not..... as absorbent as I would like and they make my youngest break out on his bottom. So, I took them back. But, they would only refund me the actual oop I spent. Yuck! So, my manager buddy and I figured things out. I exchanged them for 3 packs of the CVS brand diapers which i am happy with. I have used them before so I know they work ok on the boys.
Now.... for my transactions!
#1
Duracell Batteries AAA 4 pk @ 2.99
Duracell Batteries AA 12 pk @ 8.99
2 Charmin Ultra Soft 9 pks @ 4.99 each
Used 3/15 CVS coupon
Used 2 .25/1 Charmin coupons
Used 2 .75/1 Duracell coupons
Used 5 ECB
Paid 12.94 oop and received 10 ECB
#2
1 Swiffer Wet Jet Starter Kit @ 19.99
Used 3/15 CVS coupon
Used 5/1 Swiffer coupon
Used 10 ECB
Paid 2.48 oop and my ECB did not print! I will call the 1800 # tomorrow.
#3
2 Dawn Ultra Dish Soaps @ 1.00 each
2 Propel Water 6 packs @ 4.50 each
2 Mitchum Ladies Deoderant @ 3.99 each
Used 3/15 CVS coupon
Used .25/1 Dawn
Used .50/1 Dawn
Used 2 .75/1 Mitchum
Used 2 1/1 Propel
Paid 12.85 oop and received 5 ECB.
Total Product = 60.93
Total oop = 28.27
Total ECB taken home = 5 plus 5 I need to call about.
Not too bad. All of the items I bought are things I need or will use. I would have done more deals (monthly) but I was out of cash and wanted to straighten out the ECB problem with Customer Service before going any further.
Check out other people's great savings this week at Super Savings Saturday on Money Saving Mom!
I will be posting my scenarios for this week sometime this afternoon or Monday AM.
Now.... for my transactions!
#1
Duracell Batteries AAA 4 pk @ 2.99
Duracell Batteries AA 12 pk @ 8.99
2 Charmin Ultra Soft 9 pks @ 4.99 each
Used 3/15 CVS coupon
Used 2 .25/1 Charmin coupons
Used 2 .75/1 Duracell coupons
Used 5 ECB
Paid 12.94 oop and received 10 ECB
#2
1 Swiffer Wet Jet Starter Kit @ 19.99
Used 3/15 CVS coupon
Used 5/1 Swiffer coupon
Used 10 ECB
Paid 2.48 oop and my ECB did not print! I will call the 1800 # tomorrow.
#3
2 Dawn Ultra Dish Soaps @ 1.00 each
2 Propel Water 6 packs @ 4.50 each
2 Mitchum Ladies Deoderant @ 3.99 each
Used 3/15 CVS coupon
Used .25/1 Dawn
Used .50/1 Dawn
Used 2 .75/1 Mitchum
Used 2 1/1 Propel
Paid 12.85 oop and received 5 ECB.
Total Product = 60.93
Total oop = 28.27
Total ECB taken home = 5 plus 5 I need to call about.
Not too bad. All of the items I bought are things I need or will use. I would have done more deals (monthly) but I was out of cash and wanted to straighten out the ECB problem with Customer Service before going any further.
Check out other people's great savings this week at Super Savings Saturday on Money Saving Mom!
I will be posting my scenarios for this week sometime this afternoon or Monday AM.
Friday, May 30, 2008
CVS Slump
I do not have time to really set out my CVS deals in detail. I will just do an overview really quick.
Products Purchased
8 packs Playskool wipes
4 Sobe Life Waters
3 Revlon Classic Enamel (they were out of the Colors kind)
4 packs Playskool Diapers
4 Rimmel Mascaras (BOGO)
2 Excedrin 24 ct
2 Crest + Scope Toothpastes
1 Tums for Kids
Total Worth (after sales and BOGO)= $101.86
6 transactions
used a total of $72 in coupons and ECBs.
Spent $32.72 out of pocket.
Went home with 5 ECBs.
Not great. I had issues with some of my coupons and trying to work the scenarios .... was trying this week. I have too much on my mind! I still did pretty well, I think.
Sorry I don't have time to break it all down for you. I am on my way out of town for a week of sun and fun in FL. We are going to visit family and I will probably not get a chance to post while I am there.
I am planning to hit up CVS and Publix while I am in FL to see what kind of deals I can find! I will post when I get back.
For now, go check out the other CVS Superstars at The Centisible Sawyer.
Products Purchased
8 packs Playskool wipes
4 Sobe Life Waters
3 Revlon Classic Enamel (they were out of the Colors kind)
4 packs Playskool Diapers
4 Rimmel Mascaras (BOGO)
2 Excedrin 24 ct
2 Crest + Scope Toothpastes
1 Tums for Kids
Total Worth (after sales and BOGO)= $101.86
6 transactions
used a total of $72 in coupons and ECBs.
Spent $32.72 out of pocket.
Went home with 5 ECBs.
Not great. I had issues with some of my coupons and trying to work the scenarios .... was trying this week. I have too much on my mind! I still did pretty well, I think.
Sorry I don't have time to break it all down for you. I am on my way out of town for a week of sun and fun in FL. We are going to visit family and I will probably not get a chance to post while I am there.
I am planning to hit up CVS and Publix while I am in FL to see what kind of deals I can find! I will post when I get back.
For now, go check out the other CVS Superstars at The Centisible Sawyer.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Updated Scenarios!
Alright. Let's try this again. My local CVS should let me use one of each Playskool coupon per transaction and one 3/15 cvs per transaction. I hope. I have done this in the past. I have a great night manager who usually does great for me!
#1
1 Playskool diaper @ 10.99
1 Playskool Wipe @ 2.50
I revlon Nail Enamel @ 3.99
Use 2/1 Revlon
Use 1/1 wipes
Use 2/1 diapers
Use 3/15 CVS
Total should be 9.48 plus tax.
Use 5 ECB and pay 4.48 plus tax oop.
Get back 3 ECB from Revlon. Total towards Playskool deal is 13.49.
#2
1 Playskool diaper @ 10.99
1 Playskool wipe @ 2.50
1 Revlon Nail Enamel @ 3.99
Use 2/1 Revlon
Use 2/1 Diapers
Use 1/1 Wipes
Use 3/15 CVS
Total should be 9.48 plus tax.
Use 3 ECB and pay 6.48 plus tax oop.
Get 8 ECB from Revlon and Playskool. Total towards second Playskool deal is 6.98.
#3
2 Playskool Wipes @ 2/5
1 Playskool diaper @ 10.99
Use 2/1 diapers
Use 1/1 Wipes
Use 3/15 CVS
Total should be 9.99 plus tax.
Use 8 ECB and pay 1.99 plus tax oop.
Get 5 ECB. Total towards 3rd Playskool deal is 2.94.
#4
Same as #3
But, use 5 ECB and get 0 ECB.
Total towards 3rd Playskool deal is now 18.93.
So far, I have purchased all 4 diapers I wanted and 6 of the 8 wipes.
#5
1 Revlon color enamel @ 3.99
4 Playskool wipes @ 2/5
1 filler soda @ more than $1
Use 1/1 Playskool
Use 3/15 CVS
Total should be approximately 12 plus tax.
Use 10 ECB and pay $2 plus tax oop.
Get back 8 ECB from Revlon and Playskool.
TOTALS
Product Totals = $82.94 approx.
Coupon Totals = $32
ECBs Spent = 31
OOP Spent = 19.94 plus tax
ECBs Taken Home = 8
So, with this scenario I end up with about $9 more product, use the same total amount of coupons, spend 3 more ECBs, and spend about $5 or $6 more oop. And bring home the same 8 ECBs at the end of the day. It works out about the same in the end. And I bring home more butt wipes and covers!
Hopefully, these scenarios will work for me. Check out some other scenarios at The Centsible Sawyer!
#1
1 Playskool diaper @ 10.99
1 Playskool Wipe @ 2.50
I revlon Nail Enamel @ 3.99
Use 2/1 Revlon
Use 1/1 wipes
Use 2/1 diapers
Use 3/15 CVS
Total should be 9.48 plus tax.
Use 5 ECB and pay 4.48 plus tax oop.
Get back 3 ECB from Revlon. Total towards Playskool deal is 13.49.
#2
1 Playskool diaper @ 10.99
1 Playskool wipe @ 2.50
1 Revlon Nail Enamel @ 3.99
Use 2/1 Revlon
Use 2/1 Diapers
Use 1/1 Wipes
Use 3/15 CVS
Total should be 9.48 plus tax.
Use 3 ECB and pay 6.48 plus tax oop.
Get 8 ECB from Revlon and Playskool. Total towards second Playskool deal is 6.98.
#3
2 Playskool Wipes @ 2/5
1 Playskool diaper @ 10.99
Use 2/1 diapers
Use 1/1 Wipes
Use 3/15 CVS
Total should be 9.99 plus tax.
Use 8 ECB and pay 1.99 plus tax oop.
Get 5 ECB. Total towards 3rd Playskool deal is 2.94.
#4
Same as #3
But, use 5 ECB and get 0 ECB.
Total towards 3rd Playskool deal is now 18.93.
So far, I have purchased all 4 diapers I wanted and 6 of the 8 wipes.
#5
1 Revlon color enamel @ 3.99
4 Playskool wipes @ 2/5
1 filler soda @ more than $1
Use 1/1 Playskool
Use 3/15 CVS
Total should be approximately 12 plus tax.
Use 10 ECB and pay $2 plus tax oop.
Get back 8 ECB from Revlon and Playskool.
TOTALS
Product Totals = $82.94 approx.
Coupon Totals = $32
ECBs Spent = 31
OOP Spent = 19.94 plus tax
ECBs Taken Home = 8
So, with this scenario I end up with about $9 more product, use the same total amount of coupons, spend 3 more ECBs, and spend about $5 or $6 more oop. And bring home the same 8 ECBs at the end of the day. It works out about the same in the end. And I bring home more butt wipes and covers!
Hopefully, these scenarios will work for me. Check out some other scenarios at The Centsible Sawyer!
CVS Scenarios 5/25 - 5/31
** UPDATE** These scenarios are not going to work. The fine print on the coupons all state one coupon per customer. Which means I can only use one per transaction! I must redo my scenarios. I will post a new scenario as soon as I get it figured out...
There is not much I am interested in this week other than diapers and wipes.... but that's ok! I can ALWAYS use a good deal on diapers and wipes. So, my scenarios for this week are:
#1
8 packs Playskool Cottony Cloths @ 2/$5
Use 8 $1/1 coupons
Use $3/15 CVS coupon
Total should then be $9 plus tax.
Use a $5 ECB from last week and pay $4 plus tax oop.
Get back $5 ECB.
#2
2 packs Playskool Diapers @ 10.99 each
Use 2 $2/1 coupons
Use $3/15 CVS coupon
Total should be $14.98 plus tax.
Use $15 ECBs and pay only tax oop.
Get back 5 ECBs.
#3
1 Revlon Nail Enamel @ 3.99
1 Playskool Diaper @ 10.99
1 Filler Candybar @ .88
Use $2/1 Revlon coupon
Use $2/1 Playskool Coupon
Use $3/15 CVS coupon
Total should now be $8.86 plus tax.
Use $5 ECB and pay 3.86 plus tax oop.
Get back 3 ECB.
#4
Same as #3 but pay with the 3 ECB and 5.86 plus tax oop.
Get back 8 ECB.
Totals:
Product totals = $73.70 plus tax
Coupon Totals = $32
ECBs Spent = $28
OOP Spent = Approx. $14 plus tax.
Take Home ECBs = $8
Not a big money earner but it will definitley get me the stash of diapers and wipes I need!
I plan on heading in today, as soon as I can.
Check out other scenarios at The Centisible Sawyer and let me know if you have located any other great deals this week at CVS!
There is not much I am interested in this week other than diapers and wipes.... but that's ok! I can ALWAYS use a good deal on diapers and wipes. So, my scenarios for this week are:
#1
8 packs Playskool Cottony Cloths @ 2/$5
Use 8 $1/1 coupons
Use $3/15 CVS coupon
Total should then be $9 plus tax.
Use a $5 ECB from last week and pay $4 plus tax oop.
Get back $5 ECB.
#2
2 packs Playskool Diapers @ 10.99 each
Use 2 $2/1 coupons
Use $3/15 CVS coupon
Total should be $14.98 plus tax.
Use $15 ECBs and pay only tax oop.
Get back 5 ECBs.
#3
1 Revlon Nail Enamel @ 3.99
1 Playskool Diaper @ 10.99
1 Filler Candybar @ .88
Use $2/1 Revlon coupon
Use $2/1 Playskool Coupon
Use $3/15 CVS coupon
Total should now be $8.86 plus tax.
Use $5 ECB and pay 3.86 plus tax oop.
Get back 3 ECB.
#4
Same as #3 but pay with the 3 ECB and 5.86 plus tax oop.
Get back 8 ECB.
Totals:
Product totals = $73.70 plus tax
Coupon Totals = $32
ECBs Spent = $28
OOP Spent = Approx. $14 plus tax.
Take Home ECBs = $8
Not a big money earner but it will definitley get me the stash of diapers and wipes I need!
I plan on heading in today, as soon as I can.
Check out other scenarios at The Centisible Sawyer and let me know if you have located any other great deals this week at CVS!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
CVS Deals 5/18-5/24
So here it is... another CVS Superstars! I did not do as well as I would have liked this week, but.... not too shabby. I used a $25 Gift Card that I had from getting a prescription filled so even my oop was mostly not really oop!
Here it is! Only 2 of the coke 12 packs are in the pic as we had to break into those last night!
#1
Venus Embrace Razor - 9.99
Herbal Essence Conditioner - 5.99
Schick Disposable Razors - 6.99
Schick Disposable Razors - 3.49 (50% off)
Licorice Candy - 2.79
Total before coupons = 29.25
There were problems with my 3/15 CVS coupon and it would not take it! Wahhhh!
Used:
1/1 Herbal Essence coupon
4/1 Venus coupon
BOGO Schick coupon (cashier entered as 3)
2/1 Schick coupon
11.37 ECB
Total oop= 9.13
got 5 ECB ( 3 from Venus, 2 from HE)
#2
2 Banana Boat Suncare - 9.99 each
Total before coupons = 19.98
Used 3/15 CVS
2 1/1 Banana boat coupons
12 ECBs
Total oop = 3.33
Got 7 ECB (Banana Boat)
#3
3 Crest Toothpaste - 1.99 each
1 Adidas Deodorant - 4.99
2 Purex Detergent BOGO - 5.99
Total before coupons = 16.95
Used 3/15 CVS
3 1/1 Crest coupons
1/2 Purex coupon
Free Adidas 4.99 coupon
Total oop= 5.94
got 7.99 ECB (3 Crest, 4.99 Adidas)
#4
2 Almay Intense i-colors - 6.99 each
1 Oral B Indicator Tooth brush - 1.99
Total before coupons = 15.97
use 3/15 CVS coupon
75/1 Oral B coupon
1/1 Almay coupon
10 ECB
total oop= 1.43
got 11 ECB (10 Almay, 1 tooth brush)
#5
4 12 packs coke - 12.00
2 Purex Detergent BOGO - 5.99
2 Fructis Shampoos - 2.99 each
candy bar filler .79
2 Gatorade BOGO - 1.89
1 Covergirl foundation - 9.49
1 Covergirl Powder
2 Wafer Cookie Tins - 2.99 each
2 Bath Buddies - .99 each
Total before coupons = 51.89
used 10/50 CVS
1/1 Fructis
1/2 Purex
2/2 Johnsons Buddies
2.50/2 Covergirl
Free Powder with foundation (7.79)
5.99 ECB
5 in other coupons that I can't remember
(Could have used more ECBs but am saving them)
total oop= 19.14
got 5 ECB ( 3 Coke, 2 Fructis)
I walked out having spent 38.97 oop and spent 39.36 in ECBs.
I left with 15 ECBs for next week. I got 134.04 in product.
Not quite what I had planned. But with some items not available, I needed to get others to try to make my scenarios work. Some prices were also different. I still think I did pretty good! Next week.... diapers and wipes!
Check out The Centisible Sawyer to see other CVS Superstars! Also check out the Super Savings Saturday linky over at Money Saving Mom! Both of these sites list great deals and link to some of the best and most frugal bloggers on the web!
#1Venus Embrace Razor - 9.99
Herbal Essence Conditioner - 5.99
Schick Disposable Razors - 6.99
Schick Disposable Razors - 3.49 (50% off)
Licorice Candy - 2.79
Total before coupons = 29.25
There were problems with my 3/15 CVS coupon and it would not take it! Wahhhh!
Used:
1/1 Herbal Essence coupon
4/1 Venus coupon
BOGO Schick coupon (cashier entered as 3)
2/1 Schick coupon
11.37 ECB
Total oop= 9.13
got 5 ECB ( 3 from Venus, 2 from HE)
#2
2 Banana Boat Suncare - 9.99 each
Total before coupons = 19.98
Used 3/15 CVS
2 1/1 Banana boat coupons
12 ECBs
Total oop = 3.33
Got 7 ECB (Banana Boat)
#3
3 Crest Toothpaste - 1.99 each
1 Adidas Deodorant - 4.99
2 Purex Detergent BOGO - 5.99
Total before coupons = 16.95
Used 3/15 CVS
3 1/1 Crest coupons
1/2 Purex coupon
Free Adidas 4.99 coupon
Total oop= 5.94
got 7.99 ECB (3 Crest, 4.99 Adidas)
#4
2 Almay Intense i-colors - 6.99 each
1 Oral B Indicator Tooth brush - 1.99
Total before coupons = 15.97
use 3/15 CVS coupon
75/1 Oral B coupon
1/1 Almay coupon
10 ECB
total oop= 1.43
got 11 ECB (10 Almay, 1 tooth brush)
#5
4 12 packs coke - 12.00
2 Purex Detergent BOGO - 5.99
2 Fructis Shampoos - 2.99 each
candy bar filler .79
2 Gatorade BOGO - 1.89
1 Covergirl foundation - 9.49
1 Covergirl Powder
2 Wafer Cookie Tins - 2.99 each
2 Bath Buddies - .99 each
Total before coupons = 51.89
used 10/50 CVS
1/1 Fructis
1/2 Purex
2/2 Johnsons Buddies
2.50/2 Covergirl
Free Powder with foundation (7.79)
5.99 ECB
5 in other coupons that I can't remember
(Could have used more ECBs but am saving them)
total oop= 19.14
got 5 ECB ( 3 Coke, 2 Fructis)
I walked out having spent 38.97 oop and spent 39.36 in ECBs.
I left with 15 ECBs for next week. I got 134.04 in product.
Not quite what I had planned. But with some items not available, I needed to get others to try to make my scenarios work. Some prices were also different. I still think I did pretty good! Next week.... diapers and wipes!
Check out The Centisible Sawyer to see other CVS Superstars! Also check out the Super Savings Saturday linky over at Money Saving Mom! Both of these sites list great deals and link to some of the best and most frugal bloggers on the web!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
CVS Scenarios 5/18 - 5/24
I am trying to plan out my scenarios for this week. The worst thing about my one, lonely CVS store here is that if I do not get there early, all of the deals are gone. And there is no other store anywhere within a reasonable distance to try to locate more items at! So, early planning and shopping really helps. My scenarios are mostly for things we need or will use soon. Some great deals.... I have no need for. I hate buying a bunch of stuff we will not use. Sure, I could sell it at a garage sale, and some things I do. But, mostly, it just sits in a drawer. And... this week I am not seeing a whole lot of money makers. Also, I cannot find the Almay coupons. They were not in my inserts this week. My area usually is lacking the coupons I am looking for!! So.... this weeks scenarios:
#1
Venus Embrace Razor - 9.99
Herbal Essence Conditioner - 5.99
use 3/15 CVS coupon
1/1 Herbal Essence coupon
4/1 Venus coupon
= 7.98
use 7 ECB (from last week)
pay .98 plus tax oop
get 5 ECB ( 3 from Venus, 2 from HE)
#2
2 Banana Boat Suncare - 6.79 each
3 Crest Toothpaste - 1.99 each
use 3/15 CVS coupon
2 1/1 Banana Boat coupons
3 1/1 Crest coupons
= 11.55
use 11.37 ECB (from last week)
pay .18 plus tax oop
get 10 ECB (7 BB, 3 Crest)
#3
2 Almay Intense i-colors - 6.99
1 Oral B Indicator Tooth brush - 1.99
use 3/15 CVS coupon
.75/1 Oral B coupon
= 11.97
use 9 ECB (7 from #2 and 2 from #1)
pay 2.97 plus tax oop
get 11 ECB (10 Almay, 1 tooth brush)
#4
KY Yours Mine - 19.99
4 12 packs coke - 12.00
4 Purex Detergent BOGO - 5.99 on 2
2 Fructis Shampoos - 2.99 each
candy bar filler .50
use 10/50 CVS
1/1 Fructis
5/1 KY
2 1/2 Purex
= 32.45
use 17 ECB (3 #1, 3 #2, 10 #3, 1 #3)
pay 15.45 plus tax oop
get 15 ECB (10 KY, 3 Coke, 2 Fructis)
TOTALS-
Total Value = 101.95
Coupons Used = 38.00
ECB spent = 44.37
OOP = 19.58 plus tax
Ending ECB = 15.00
So. There we are. This is what I hope to be doing sometime in the next few days. I will let everyone know how it comes out on Friday as part of the CVS Superstars! Make sure to check back and see if things work out the way I want them to!
#1
Venus Embrace Razor - 9.99
Herbal Essence Conditioner - 5.99
use 3/15 CVS coupon
1/1 Herbal Essence coupon
4/1 Venus coupon
= 7.98
use 7 ECB (from last week)
pay .98 plus tax oop
get 5 ECB ( 3 from Venus, 2 from HE)
#2
2 Banana Boat Suncare - 6.79 each
3 Crest Toothpaste - 1.99 each
use 3/15 CVS coupon
2 1/1 Banana Boat coupons
3 1/1 Crest coupons
= 11.55
use 11.37 ECB (from last week)
pay .18 plus tax oop
get 10 ECB (7 BB, 3 Crest)
#3
2 Almay Intense i-colors - 6.99
1 Oral B Indicator Tooth brush - 1.99
use 3/15 CVS coupon
.75/1 Oral B coupon
= 11.97
use 9 ECB (7 from #2 and 2 from #1)
pay 2.97 plus tax oop
get 11 ECB (10 Almay, 1 tooth brush)
#4
KY Yours Mine - 19.99
4 12 packs coke - 12.00
4 Purex Detergent BOGO - 5.99 on 2
2 Fructis Shampoos - 2.99 each
candy bar filler .50
use 10/50 CVS
1/1 Fructis
5/1 KY
2 1/2 Purex
= 32.45
use 17 ECB (3 #1, 3 #2, 10 #3, 1 #3)
pay 15.45 plus tax oop
get 15 ECB (10 KY, 3 Coke, 2 Fructis)
TOTALS-
Total Value = 101.95
Coupons Used = 38.00
ECB spent = 44.37
OOP = 19.58 plus tax
Ending ECB = 15.00
So. There we are. This is what I hope to be doing sometime in the next few days. I will let everyone know how it comes out on Friday as part of the CVS Superstars! Make sure to check back and see if things work out the way I want them to!
CVS Deals 5/11 - 5/17
Normally, when detailing a CVS trip I would break my purchases down by each transaction and give details of coupons used, etc. However, since this was a last minute trip and these deals are over, I am just going to do an overview. Here is what I bought. Minus several candy bars that were already eaten! LOL
1 Schick Intuition Razor
Hawaiian Tropic Tan Oil
Hawaiian Tropic Sunblock
3 Glade Sprays
Cover Girl Whipped Foundation
Cover Girl Powder
8 Hershey's Bars assorted
2 Snickers Bars
2 Garnier Nutritioniste Towelettes
1 Garnier Nut. Eye Cream
1 20 oz Pepsi
1 bag Licorice candy
3 boxes CVS allergy pills
Total value = $93.46
T otal oop spent = $23.96
Total ECBs earned = 38.37
I spent some ECBs so:
Total ECBs went home with = 18.37
In just a bit I will post my scenarios for this next week.... and next time I post my deals, they will be more detailed!
1 Schick Intuition RazorHawaiian Tropic Tan Oil
Hawaiian Tropic Sunblock
3 Glade Sprays
Cover Girl Whipped Foundation
Cover Girl Powder
8 Hershey's Bars assorted
2 Snickers Bars
2 Garnier Nutritioniste Towelettes
1 Garnier Nut. Eye Cream
1 20 oz Pepsi
1 bag Licorice candy
3 boxes CVS allergy pills
Total value = $93.46
T otal oop spent = $23.96
Total ECBs earned = 38.37
I spent some ECBs so:
Total ECBs went home with = 18.37
In just a bit I will post my scenarios for this next week.... and next time I post my deals, they will be more detailed!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
CVS Last Minute Trip
I hate missing out on good deals at CVS. This week has just been horrible, though. I have not made it to CVS yet. I think (hope) that i will make it tonight. Of course, last minute trip equals very few deals left..... hopefully I will be able to pull off some good deals. I will post about my trip once I get back. With pictures hopefully!
Saturday, April 26, 2008
CVS Deals for 4/26 - Lots o' Loot!
I decided to do a last minute run to CVS tonight as I had ECBs that were close to expiring. I went not expecting much as most of the good stuff would probably be gone by this late in the week. Sure enough, the Soft Soap Spa was MIA. But, I did good!! LOL Here is a picture of my "loot" for this week.
I did two transactions and actually got kind of confused. The checker was new and actually took some coupons that I didn't think he would.... so I did better than i should have for going in without a clear plan and then not finding what I was looking for!! I went in with $14.50 in ECBs and this is what I did....
Transaction 1:
2 Alavert 18 ct - RP 10.99 each, Sale 6.99 each
3 Boost 6 packs - RP 9.99 each, Sale 6.99 each
1 Freestyle Lite Glucose Monitor - RP 74.99, Sale 10.00
1 Herbal Essences Shampoo - 3.99
1 Herbal Essences Conditioner - RP 3.99, Sale BOGO
3 Zone Bars - 1.49 each
1 20 oz coke - 1.39
Total Before Sales = 140.78
After Sales = 54.80
Coupons Used -
$10/50 CVS
$2/1 Alavert CVS
2 $4/1 Alavert
$1/1 Zone Bar
3 $3/1 Boost
$3/2 Herbal Essences
$10/1 Freestyle Monitor
Total Coupons - $43
Total After Coupons = $11.80
Used 2 $5 ECBs and did not check my balance before giving over a $4.50 ECB. I had a negative before tax balance.
Total oop = $1.10
ECBs earned - 8 on Alavert, 2 on Zone Bar, 10 on Boost
The 10 for the monitor did not print, I have to call the 1800 #.
Transaction 2:
3 Alavert 18 ct - RP 10.99 each, Sale 6.99 each
1 Garnier Nutritioniste Towelettes - 5.99
1 Garnier Fructis Conditioner - RP 5.89, Sale 3.33
1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo - RP 3.99, Sale 3.33
2 Reeses Cups - RP .79, Sale .50
1 Reeses Pieces - RP .79, Sale .50
Before Sales Total = 51.21
After Sales = 35.12
Coupons Used -
$10/50 CVS
3 $4/1 Alavert
3 $1/1 Garnier
$4/20 CVS Beauty
Total Coupons = $29
Total After Coupons = $6.12
Used 2 ECB from previous transaction.
Total oop = $5.46
ECBs Earned - 12 on Alavert, 5 on Garnier
TOTAL for BOTH transactions =
oop - $6.56
ECBs spent - $16.50
ECBs Earned - 35 plus 10 pending
NOT BAD! LOL
Now I have to decide if I am trying to go back tomorrow to get this weeks deals or wait until after May 1 and double dip the trip... or skip this week altogether. It depends on what great deals I find.
Check out other great CVS deals at The "Cent"sible Sawyer as part of her CVS Superstars! Also, you can check out even MORE great deals at Money Saving Mom with her CVS linkage!
Tomorrow I am making Gift of the Faerie's Bread and also Claudia's Big O Bread.... I will keep you posted! I leave you with a picture of the devil's spawn looking innocent and sweet... hard to believe he is such a boy! LOL
I did two transactions and actually got kind of confused. The checker was new and actually took some coupons that I didn't think he would.... so I did better than i should have for going in without a clear plan and then not finding what I was looking for!! I went in with $14.50 in ECBs and this is what I did....
Transaction 1:
2 Alavert 18 ct - RP 10.99 each, Sale 6.99 each
3 Boost 6 packs - RP 9.99 each, Sale 6.99 each
1 Freestyle Lite Glucose Monitor - RP 74.99, Sale 10.00
1 Herbal Essences Shampoo - 3.99
1 Herbal Essences Conditioner - RP 3.99, Sale BOGO
3 Zone Bars - 1.49 each
1 20 oz coke - 1.39
Total Before Sales = 140.78
After Sales = 54.80
Coupons Used -
$10/50 CVS
$2/1 Alavert CVS
2 $4/1 Alavert
$1/1 Zone Bar
3 $3/1 Boost
$3/2 Herbal Essences
$10/1 Freestyle Monitor
Total Coupons - $43
Total After Coupons = $11.80
Used 2 $5 ECBs and did not check my balance before giving over a $4.50 ECB. I had a negative before tax balance.
Total oop = $1.10
ECBs earned - 8 on Alavert, 2 on Zone Bar, 10 on Boost
The 10 for the monitor did not print, I have to call the 1800 #.
Transaction 2:
3 Alavert 18 ct - RP 10.99 each, Sale 6.99 each
1 Garnier Nutritioniste Towelettes - 5.99
1 Garnier Fructis Conditioner - RP 5.89, Sale 3.33
1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo - RP 3.99, Sale 3.33
2 Reeses Cups - RP .79, Sale .50
1 Reeses Pieces - RP .79, Sale .50
Before Sales Total = 51.21
After Sales = 35.12
Coupons Used -
$10/50 CVS
3 $4/1 Alavert
3 $1/1 Garnier
$4/20 CVS Beauty
Total Coupons = $29
Total After Coupons = $6.12
Used 2 ECB from previous transaction.
Total oop = $5.46
ECBs Earned - 12 on Alavert, 5 on Garnier
TOTAL for BOTH transactions =
oop - $6.56
ECBs spent - $16.50
ECBs Earned - 35 plus 10 pending
NOT BAD! LOL
Now I have to decide if I am trying to go back tomorrow to get this weeks deals or wait until after May 1 and double dip the trip... or skip this week altogether. It depends on what great deals I find.
Check out other great CVS deals at The "Cent"sible Sawyer as part of her CVS Superstars! Also, you can check out even MORE great deals at Money Saving Mom with her CVS linkage!
Tomorrow I am making Gift of the Faerie's Bread and also Claudia's Big O Bread.... I will keep you posted! I leave you with a picture of the devil's spawn looking innocent and sweet... hard to believe he is such a boy! LOL
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Making Money Through Blogging?
I have seen the little buttons on several blogs that I frequent. The Pay per post button? I'm sure you've seen it, too. So, I figured I would check it out. The problem that I have come across with this so far is that I do not qualify for any of the offers. Because I have a low google ranking. Google ranking? Who knew that google ranked you according to how often people searched for your blog? Or how often people linked to your blog. If this is what I have to wait on, I may never get to make money this way! LOL My blog is just not viewed enough, I guess.
And that's OK. I like my readers and I like the way my blog is. So.... I may never get a chance to blog for money.... oh well! LOL
BUT.... the Free Money Exchange link is still working! Check my post here for more info. They have extended this until May 15th, so if you have not gotten your $25 for free yet.... now is the time to act! So far, I have made about $70 this way. My DH and I both got $25 for signing up separate accounts, I got $10 for referring him and I got $10 for referring someone else. I'm not sure who because y'all didn't tell me, but that's OK! LOL Thanks!
Money is so weird. You need it to survive in life. You need more to make your life more comfortable. You need even more to make your life great.... or so the world leads us to believe. I know that I need money to buy books. Really. That's my one vice.
But, when you look at it, so many people are sucked into working sooooo hard and for such long hours, just to make that extra money.... and then they never get to enjoy it because they are always either working or exhausted! Take my life, for example....
Before we moved to Mississippi, both my husband and I worked full time. I worked as a Fiscal Supervisor over a Gift Shop in a hospital. I grossed about $29, 000 a year (I had just gotten a raise) but only brought home about... $800 every 2 weeks. Insurance on all of us came out of that, breakfasts and lunches at the hospital came directly out of my check, taxes and incidentals. So, $400 a week. DH was working construction at the time and was bringing home about... $400 a week. I think. It all depended upon how much they worked. It was never dependable. So, figure we were making about $800 a week between the two of us. That's approximately $3200 a month. How come we were in trouble financially? That seems like A LOT to me, now. Really. We are bringing home about $1650 a month right now. So, moving to MS cut our monthly income by half. Why are we better off?
Well, when we were in FL, I was paying daycare for one baby. I was also concerned with clothing for myself as I was working in a professional environment. DH had to have work clothes and shoes as well. And money for lunches for him. And I definitely did not shop frugally. I had no time to clip coupons or bargain shop. And we did a lot of shopping at specialty stores, going out to eat and shopping for THINGS.
Our bills are actually higher now than they were in FL. But, that is because we have a larger family. We lived in a 2 bed/ 1 1/2 bath apartment in FL and paid $600/ month for it. Here, we live in a house that has 3 1/2 baths, 4 split plan bedrooms and a master bedroom, an office and a library, a spare room and a separate living room and kitchen. The house is huge. We pay $750/ month for it.
We have medicaid for the kids and receive help from the state through WIC and also food stamps. The food stamps are minimal. We get $240/ month in FS. Our other bills are higher as well. Right now, for all of my utilities I am paying approximately $800/ month.
So, our total income (including FS) is $1890/ month. Our outgoing is approximately $1550/ month. That leaves us with $340/ month, right? Now, figure out gas. Luckily, we live only 3 miles away from DH's job. Gas wise, I only need to fill the tank up about every week and a half. Right now, it takes approximately $60 to fill up. So, lets estimate and say I am spending about $50/ week on gas. That's $200/ month. That leaves me with $140/ month. Figure that out expenses for the kids, such as diapers, wipes, toiletries, etc. usually run us about $75/ month. And then figure in additional groceries and non food shopping. And that's not counting things like old credit card debt that we are trying to pay off.
Yeah.... now you see where I am every month. Broke.
That is why I have been struggling so hard to make ends meet. And working the deals at CVS and using coupons and.... trying to make money online! LOL
We sat down one day and figured out how much I could make going to work. AND how much it would cost us. Because I was feeling like I needed to contribute to the bills in some way. And that maybe going back to work would help out. sigh.... Daycare for 2 kids in diapers would cost us about $300/ week. That's the best price I could find. Add in extra gas, lunches and clothing expenses. And then look at the fact that we would lose Medicaid, WIC and Foodstamps if I went to work. The best i could figure was that it would cost me about.... $1700/ month to go to work. That means I would have to be making at least $425/ week after taxes just to break even. Then, look at the fact that the best job I could find when we first moved here was as an Assistant Manager at a dollar store. Making $7 an hour. hmmmm..... I think I would be paying to work.
Basically, besides the fact that I would be paying to work, the reasons that I have stayed at home with the kids is that we want them raised by us. Not by a daycare. And not by strangers with different ideas of morality and different ideas of what our children should learn.
With all of this financial breakdown, the one thing that has not been factored in is the amount of love and happiness in our life. We are happier now than we have been in years. Even scraping by with little to no money for extras. Even with having to borrow money from our parents for anything unexpected. Even with DH working long hours and being tired and never being able to help out around the house.
We are happy. Our children are happy and well cared for. My teenager has someone at home every day when she gets home to make sure she is OK. To make sure she knows that she is accountable to someone for her actions and that someone is aware of her and loves her. My toddler with speech problems is able to have in-home therapy every week and I am able to work with him daily on the issues he has. My baby never wonders where I am. I never miss those special moments. First steps, first teeth, first dance, first anything. Or tenth anything for that matter!
Yes, there are times that I regret making this move. And there are times that I would give my eyeteeth to back in the work force. Where all I had to worry about was someone else's money. And there are times that I am pulling my hair out, trying to make it through each day with my sanity intact. But...... I am so glad we are where we are. I am so glad that we made the decisions that we did. I am so glad that I am able to stay home with my children.
And so, being that I am glad I am at home.... I still want to contribute to our household finances. And that is why I am spending time on sites where you get paid to click and trying to get paid for my blog. And clipping coupons. And trying to get a damn good bargain for everything I buy... it's my job. And I think I am getting pretty good at it!
So, while I am trying to do one of my "jobs" and earn some money, I do want to try to keep this blog a little seperate. I may do one day a week geared specifically to discussing bargains and frugality. And keep the other days for other things. Now, to decide which day.....
And that's OK. I like my readers and I like the way my blog is. So.... I may never get a chance to blog for money.... oh well! LOL
BUT.... the Free Money Exchange link is still working! Check my post here for more info. They have extended this until May 15th, so if you have not gotten your $25 for free yet.... now is the time to act! So far, I have made about $70 this way. My DH and I both got $25 for signing up separate accounts, I got $10 for referring him and I got $10 for referring someone else. I'm not sure who because y'all didn't tell me, but that's OK! LOL Thanks!
Money is so weird. You need it to survive in life. You need more to make your life more comfortable. You need even more to make your life great.... or so the world leads us to believe. I know that I need money to buy books. Really. That's my one vice.
But, when you look at it, so many people are sucked into working sooooo hard and for such long hours, just to make that extra money.... and then they never get to enjoy it because they are always either working or exhausted! Take my life, for example....
Before we moved to Mississippi, both my husband and I worked full time. I worked as a Fiscal Supervisor over a Gift Shop in a hospital. I grossed about $29, 000 a year (I had just gotten a raise) but only brought home about... $800 every 2 weeks. Insurance on all of us came out of that, breakfasts and lunches at the hospital came directly out of my check, taxes and incidentals. So, $400 a week. DH was working construction at the time and was bringing home about... $400 a week. I think. It all depended upon how much they worked. It was never dependable. So, figure we were making about $800 a week between the two of us. That's approximately $3200 a month. How come we were in trouble financially? That seems like A LOT to me, now. Really. We are bringing home about $1650 a month right now. So, moving to MS cut our monthly income by half. Why are we better off?
Well, when we were in FL, I was paying daycare for one baby. I was also concerned with clothing for myself as I was working in a professional environment. DH had to have work clothes and shoes as well. And money for lunches for him. And I definitely did not shop frugally. I had no time to clip coupons or bargain shop. And we did a lot of shopping at specialty stores, going out to eat and shopping for THINGS.
Our bills are actually higher now than they were in FL. But, that is because we have a larger family. We lived in a 2 bed/ 1 1/2 bath apartment in FL and paid $600/ month for it. Here, we live in a house that has 3 1/2 baths, 4 split plan bedrooms and a master bedroom, an office and a library, a spare room and a separate living room and kitchen. The house is huge. We pay $750/ month for it.
We have medicaid for the kids and receive help from the state through WIC and also food stamps. The food stamps are minimal. We get $240/ month in FS. Our other bills are higher as well. Right now, for all of my utilities I am paying approximately $800/ month.
So, our total income (including FS) is $1890/ month. Our outgoing is approximately $1550/ month. That leaves us with $340/ month, right? Now, figure out gas. Luckily, we live only 3 miles away from DH's job. Gas wise, I only need to fill the tank up about every week and a half. Right now, it takes approximately $60 to fill up. So, lets estimate and say I am spending about $50/ week on gas. That's $200/ month. That leaves me with $140/ month. Figure that out expenses for the kids, such as diapers, wipes, toiletries, etc. usually run us about $75/ month. And then figure in additional groceries and non food shopping. And that's not counting things like old credit card debt that we are trying to pay off.
Yeah.... now you see where I am every month. Broke.
That is why I have been struggling so hard to make ends meet. And working the deals at CVS and using coupons and.... trying to make money online! LOL
We sat down one day and figured out how much I could make going to work. AND how much it would cost us. Because I was feeling like I needed to contribute to the bills in some way. And that maybe going back to work would help out. sigh.... Daycare for 2 kids in diapers would cost us about $300/ week. That's the best price I could find. Add in extra gas, lunches and clothing expenses. And then look at the fact that we would lose Medicaid, WIC and Foodstamps if I went to work. The best i could figure was that it would cost me about.... $1700/ month to go to work. That means I would have to be making at least $425/ week after taxes just to break even. Then, look at the fact that the best job I could find when we first moved here was as an Assistant Manager at a dollar store. Making $7 an hour. hmmmm..... I think I would be paying to work.
Basically, besides the fact that I would be paying to work, the reasons that I have stayed at home with the kids is that we want them raised by us. Not by a daycare. And not by strangers with different ideas of morality and different ideas of what our children should learn.
With all of this financial breakdown, the one thing that has not been factored in is the amount of love and happiness in our life. We are happier now than we have been in years. Even scraping by with little to no money for extras. Even with having to borrow money from our parents for anything unexpected. Even with DH working long hours and being tired and never being able to help out around the house.
We are happy. Our children are happy and well cared for. My teenager has someone at home every day when she gets home to make sure she is OK. To make sure she knows that she is accountable to someone for her actions and that someone is aware of her and loves her. My toddler with speech problems is able to have in-home therapy every week and I am able to work with him daily on the issues he has. My baby never wonders where I am. I never miss those special moments. First steps, first teeth, first dance, first anything. Or tenth anything for that matter!
Yes, there are times that I regret making this move. And there are times that I would give my eyeteeth to back in the work force. Where all I had to worry about was someone else's money. And there are times that I am pulling my hair out, trying to make it through each day with my sanity intact. But...... I am so glad we are where we are. I am so glad that we made the decisions that we did. I am so glad that I am able to stay home with my children.
And so, being that I am glad I am at home.... I still want to contribute to our household finances. And that is why I am spending time on sites where you get paid to click and trying to get paid for my blog. And clipping coupons. And trying to get a damn good bargain for everything I buy... it's my job. And I think I am getting pretty good at it!
So, while I am trying to do one of my "jobs" and earn some money, I do want to try to keep this blog a little seperate. I may do one day a week geared specifically to discussing bargains and frugality. And keep the other days for other things. Now, to decide which day.....
Monday, April 14, 2008
Cool Times at CVS
Here it is! Cvs shopping trip gone wild! Above you see a picture of all of the wonderful items I got yesterday. Let's break it down, shall we?I only did ONE transaction! I know, I'm shocked, too!
1 Asencion Contour Blood Glucose Monitor RP 79.99 SP 14.99
2 packs CVS Diapers BOGO @ 8.99 each
4 Arm and Hammer Laundry Detergent BOGO @ 5.99 each
2 Gas-X 20 ct @ 5.69 each
1 Blade Body Spray (The man likes to smell good for me) @ 4.49
3 Zyrtec 5 Ct @ 5.79 each
Before sales and coupons total = 155.17
After sales total = 69.20
Coupons Used:
2 $1/1 Arm & Hammer
1 $1.50/1 Gax-X
1 $4/10 CVS(Playskool) Diaper
3 $4/1 Zyrtec
1 $4.50 CVS coupon (special)
1 $10/$50 CVS coupon
1 $30/1 ASension (adjusted to $14.99)
total after coupons = 20.21
ECBs used = 22.00
Total after taxes = $0.22
YES! .22! Hahahahaha I am addicted to saving money.... ALSO, there is a mail in rebate for the glucose monitor so I will get back the 14.99 that I paid! Well, paid with ECBs anyway!
UPDATE ** I also went back to CVS and picked up 8 more detergents. I couldn't pass up the good deal. I paid a little over $3 oop. No ECBs back.... but I still have 10 to roll over next week anyway. I think I have about 6 months worth of detergent now! LOL
Make sure to stop by The Centsible Sawyer to view the CVS Superstars this week!
Here are a few pics of the Wingmen of Mayhem just to make you smile!
Yeah, I'm cool..... want to make something of it?
I didn't think so... 
Boy, he sure looks tired! Nap time!!!!!!!!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Menu Planning and CVS deals UPDATED
Akkk..... my menu planning is behind. Here is what I have so far. I think I am only doing until Wednesday. I will start doing my new planning on Wednesdays after the sales papers come out....
Monday - Leftovers
Tuesday - Homemade Pizza and salad
Wednesday - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
That's it folks. I need to go to Winn Dixie and go shopping. They are having one heck of a great deal going on for the month of April. Buy $75 worth of Kraft products and get a $25 Gift Card for free! The GC's are from places like Lowe's or Longhorn. Read more about this deal here... Homeschooling Four gives a great explanation of the deal and what products qualify. Kraft products are not just cheese! They include things like Koolaid and Digiorno pizza. So... I am headed to WD for the things I need to buy this month that will work towards this deal.
On Wednesday I will check out the new sales and post a week long menu...
As for CVS, I went last night to take advantage of a CVS coupon for $2 off of Huggies that expired yesterday. These were my deals...
Transaction 1 -
2 Febreze Air Effects sprays
3 packs Duracell batteries
1 pack Huggies pull ups
2 packs Huggies diapers
1 Febreze Noticables kit
1 Venus Embrace razor
1 CVS pantyliners
1 Bath Buddies
Total before sales = 87.98
After sales but before taxes= 68.50
I used a total of $60.74 in coupons and ECBs. I paid oop $9.51 and got back $25 in ECBs.
I saved a total of $80.22 per my receipt.
Transaction 2 -
1 Swiffer duster refill
1 Swiffer Wet refill
2 8 ct Zantac 150
Total before sales = $25.96
Total after sales but before taxes = $21.96
I used a total of $19.98 in coupons and ECBs. I paid oop $2.89 and got back $5 in ECBs.
I saved a total of $23.98 per my receipt.
So, with 2 transactions, I brought home $113.94 in product for only $12.40. AND I brought home $25 in ECBs for next week. Pretty darn good if I do say so myself!
UPDATE*** @nd Trip to CVS Thursday Night!
I went back because my mom sent me her spare CVS key card and some ECBs. So, I went to geta nother diaper deal! I did 3 transactions on mom's card but I will just give total info:
2 Duracell 4 pack AA @ 4.99 each
1 Duracell Ultra 4 pack AA @ 5.69
6 1 liter Dasani waters @ 1.79 each
1 Pepcid EZ chews 25 ct @ 7.99
1 pack Pull Ups @ 8.99
2 packs Huggies Diapers @ 8.99 each
Total saved after sales, coupons and ECBs = 54.85
Paid oop = 17.85
ECBs back = 5
On my card I did one transaction:
1 Pepcid EZ chews 25 ct @ 7.99
2 Covergirl TruBlend Whipped Foundations @ 9.49
Total saved after sales, coupons and ECBs = 28.79
Total oop = 1.67
ECBs back = 17
Yay!
End of Update ! LOL
No further progress on potty training.... but no accidents today! He did pee in his pullups when we went to get Sissy from school... but I expected that. Tomorrow we will be home most of the day and I am getting out the big boy underwear. I'll let y'all know how it goes!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
CVS Deals of the Week and Walgreens Frustrations
OK. Last night I hit CVS. I really worked the deals this week. Here it goes...
First Transaction
1 32 oz Heinz Vinegar @ 1.99
2 Glucerna multi pack Shakes @ 10.49 each
Total before coupons - 22.97
Used 2 coupons for $10/1 on the Glucerna (!)
Used one ECB for $3 from last trip
Paid $1.40 Out of Pocket (oop)
Got back $5 in ECB AND my quarterly ECB printed for $11.50
Second Transaction
1 12 pack of Barqs Rootbeer Reg 4.69 on sale for 3.50
2 Lady Speed Stick 24/7 Deodorants Reg 3.29 each on sale for 2/$5
1 11 oz Palmolive Dish Soap Reg 1.59 on sale for .99
1 Fantastik Spray 32 oz Reg 3.79 on sale for 2.99
3 Scrubbing Bubbles 16 oz Reg 3.19 Each on sale for 2.99 each
1 Shout 22 oz Reg 3.39 on sale for 2.99
2 Softsoap Spa Radiance Body Wash @ 4.99 each
3 small Gift Bags (Essence of Beauty Product) @ 1.49 each
1 Garnier Fructiss Smoothing Milk @ 4.39
1 Garnier Nutrisse Towellete @ 5.99
1 Garnier Hair Dye @ 7.29
I used 1 of the $10/50 coupons I had. I then used a CVS coupon for $2 off of any hair dye purchase. I had coupons for many of the other products and had ECBs from last week and from the previous transaction. I saved a total of 60.22 on this transaction with sales, coupons and ECBs.
I paid oop $2.49 for this transaction.
And I got back $27.98 in ECBs for next time!
So overall on this trip I got $85.68 in products and only spent $3.89 oop!! Pretty darn good!
I don't need anything else for a while as far as toiletries go. I will make a trip next week as I have a 4/20 coupon that expires on 4/13/08. I will work the deals again and hopefully do just as well!
I went to Walgreen's this morning to get my free ink refill but my local store does not do the refills! Darn it. Now I will either have to drive to the other Walgreen's or not get the deal....
First Transaction
1 32 oz Heinz Vinegar @ 1.99
2 Glucerna multi pack Shakes @ 10.49 each
Total before coupons - 22.97
Used 2 coupons for $10/1 on the Glucerna (!)
Used one ECB for $3 from last trip
Paid $1.40 Out of Pocket (oop)
Got back $5 in ECB AND my quarterly ECB printed for $11.50
Second Transaction
1 12 pack of Barqs Rootbeer Reg 4.69 on sale for 3.50
2 Lady Speed Stick 24/7 Deodorants Reg 3.29 each on sale for 2/$5
1 11 oz Palmolive Dish Soap Reg 1.59 on sale for .99
1 Fantastik Spray 32 oz Reg 3.79 on sale for 2.99
3 Scrubbing Bubbles 16 oz Reg 3.19 Each on sale for 2.99 each
1 Shout 22 oz Reg 3.39 on sale for 2.99
2 Softsoap Spa Radiance Body Wash @ 4.99 each
3 small Gift Bags (Essence of Beauty Product) @ 1.49 each
1 Garnier Fructiss Smoothing Milk @ 4.39
1 Garnier Nutrisse Towellete @ 5.99
1 Garnier Hair Dye @ 7.29
I used 1 of the $10/50 coupons I had. I then used a CVS coupon for $2 off of any hair dye purchase. I had coupons for many of the other products and had ECBs from last week and from the previous transaction. I saved a total of 60.22 on this transaction with sales, coupons and ECBs.
I paid oop $2.49 for this transaction.
And I got back $27.98 in ECBs for next time!
So overall on this trip I got $85.68 in products and only spent $3.89 oop!! Pretty darn good!
I don't need anything else for a while as far as toiletries go. I will make a trip next week as I have a 4/20 coupon that expires on 4/13/08. I will work the deals again and hopefully do just as well!
I went to Walgreen's this morning to get my free ink refill but my local store does not do the refills! Darn it. Now I will either have to drive to the other Walgreen's or not get the deal....
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Saturday Savings
Made a quick trip to CVS today to get some last minute deals taken care of.
I bought:
1 Clear Care contact solution
1 Reese's King size candy bar
2 Tresemme Conditioners
1 Tresemme Shampoo
1 20 oz Pepsi
3 Playskool Baby Wipes 240 count each
This equals $49.10 after tax.
I used coupons and ECBs and sale prices equalling a savings of $38.56.
I paid out of pocket $10.54.
I brought home $17 in ECBs for next trip. I also got 2 coupons for $10/50 and one for $2 any hair color purchase. I also have a mail in rebate form for the Clear Care. SO I will get back the full purchase price of that.
Not too shabby. I may not have to buy wipes for the next three months.
I also made a quick stop at Winn-Dixie. They have Rayovac Batteries on sale 10 for $10. The way WD does it, you don't have to buy 10 to get the deal. It is just $1 each. So, I took my coupons and bought 6 packs of AA batteries (6 count) and only spent $2.58. I can never have too many batteries. I saved $21.94.
That's it for savings today.
I will be back later with another post... along one I have been working on. I just wanted to get the savings update out of the way! LOL
I bought:
1 Clear Care contact solution
1 Reese's King size candy bar
2 Tresemme Conditioners
1 Tresemme Shampoo
1 20 oz Pepsi
3 Playskool Baby Wipes 240 count each
This equals $49.10 after tax.
I used coupons and ECBs and sale prices equalling a savings of $38.56.
I paid out of pocket $10.54.
I brought home $17 in ECBs for next trip. I also got 2 coupons for $10/50 and one for $2 any hair color purchase. I also have a mail in rebate form for the Clear Care. SO I will get back the full purchase price of that.
Not too shabby. I may not have to buy wipes for the next three months.
I also made a quick stop at Winn-Dixie. They have Rayovac Batteries on sale 10 for $10. The way WD does it, you don't have to buy 10 to get the deal. It is just $1 each. So, I took my coupons and bought 6 packs of AA batteries (6 count) and only spent $2.58. I can never have too many batteries. I saved $21.94.
That's it for savings today.
I will be back later with another post... along one I have been working on. I just wanted to get the savings update out of the way! LOL
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Fallin' Down On The Job
Akkk. I am fallin' down on the job here. With company here to visit you probably will not see much from me this week. For now, head over to The Barn Bums for a contest celebrating her 100th post! Yay Jessica! Then give Fried PorkChop some hell for not posting for an ENTIRE WEEK. How am I supposed to function without my pork chop??? Then, head over to We Are That Family for another great contest.
These ladies are having great contests. They also have fabulous blogs. Make sure you check them out! And also make sure to let Annie know that I need me some Fried Porkchops more than once a week. LOL....... hehe
As for my menu for this week....
Monday - Three cheese tortellini with Pesto and Salad
Tuesday - Leftovers
Wednesday - Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage and Veggie bacon
Thursday - Out to eat
Friday - Black Bean Pie and Taco Salad
Saturday - Homemade Pizza OR leftovers
Sunday - Pork Chops, mashed potatoes and peas
I already did my shopping for this week and also hit a discount grocery store in our town for snack foods, etc. Totally spent too much. My MIL is a vegetarian so I spent extra making sure I had veggie options in the house. And I also went to CVS last night.
Not too much there this week as far as good deals. I picked up $85.86 in products and saved $54.12. I paid out of pocket $31.74. I also brought home about $5 in ECBs for next trip and 3 different rain checks for items I could not find. Not too bad. But, one of the items I picked up was the wrong size and I ended up spending more on it than I was supposed to. I will be taking that back today or tomorrow.
Walgreens has a deal on Excedrin right now. 24 count boxes are on sale for $1.99. I had 4 coupons for $2 off a box. I got all 4 for free. I did have to buy something else so that I would not have a negative balance. I got Cakesters! Cause they are yummy. You can print Excedrin coupons online. Just do a search or check out Money Saving Mom again for links to coupons.
Ummm... I took a trip to Rite Aid to see if their deals would be worth my time. I was very disappointed in the availability of the advertised specials. I could not find most of what I was looking for. I ended up not purchasing anything there.
Anyone know anything about square foot gardening? Or about upside down planting? We are thinking about doing a vegetable garden. But, with somewhat limited space we think these two will be the way to go. Anyone with any experience, feel free to give me advice!
Alright, I need to go visit with my fab moms now. I will be back later!! Hopefully with pics of Sunday to wow you!
These ladies are having great contests. They also have fabulous blogs. Make sure you check them out! And also make sure to let Annie know that I need me some Fried Porkchops more than once a week. LOL....... hehe
As for my menu for this week....
Monday - Three cheese tortellini with Pesto and Salad
Tuesday - Leftovers
Wednesday - Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage and Veggie bacon
Thursday - Out to eat
Friday - Black Bean Pie and Taco Salad
Saturday - Homemade Pizza OR leftovers
Sunday - Pork Chops, mashed potatoes and peas
I already did my shopping for this week and also hit a discount grocery store in our town for snack foods, etc. Totally spent too much. My MIL is a vegetarian so I spent extra making sure I had veggie options in the house. And I also went to CVS last night.
Not too much there this week as far as good deals. I picked up $85.86 in products and saved $54.12. I paid out of pocket $31.74. I also brought home about $5 in ECBs for next trip and 3 different rain checks for items I could not find. Not too bad. But, one of the items I picked up was the wrong size and I ended up spending more on it than I was supposed to. I will be taking that back today or tomorrow.
Walgreens has a deal on Excedrin right now. 24 count boxes are on sale for $1.99. I had 4 coupons for $2 off a box. I got all 4 for free. I did have to buy something else so that I would not have a negative balance. I got Cakesters! Cause they are yummy. You can print Excedrin coupons online. Just do a search or check out Money Saving Mom again for links to coupons.
Ummm... I took a trip to Rite Aid to see if their deals would be worth my time. I was very disappointed in the availability of the advertised specials. I could not find most of what I was looking for. I ended up not purchasing anything there.
Anyone know anything about square foot gardening? Or about upside down planting? We are thinking about doing a vegetable garden. But, with somewhat limited space we think these two will be the way to go. Anyone with any experience, feel free to give me advice!
Alright, I need to go visit with my fab moms now. I will be back later!! Hopefully with pics of Sunday to wow you!
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