$6.53 OOP trip to Target

Transaction #1
(5) Febreze Air Effects Spray (9.7 oz) $2.50 each
Get $5 GC

Used
(3) $1/1 Febreze Air Effects with Gain exp. 8/31/11 (P&G 7/31/11)
(1) $1/1 Febreze Air Effects exp. 10/31/11 (Organize in Style)
(1) Free Febreze Air Effects or Fabric Refresher (coupon requested from manufacturer)
$0.05 reusable bag credit

Total before coupons: $12.50
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $6.53 (including $0.58 sales tax)
Received $5 Gift Card

Transaction #2

(2) Orbit multipack Gum (3 pk) $4

(2) StarKist Tuna Pouch (2.6 oz) $1.76

(2) Skintimate Shave Cream (6 oz) $2 (pricematched Foods Co ad)

(1) Revlon Emery Board (10 ct) $1.47

(1) Revlon Toe Nail Clipper $2.24

(1) Revlon Compact Nail Clipper $1.42

(1) Revlon Cuticle Trimmer $2.89

Used

(2) $5/2 Revlon Beauty Tools @ Target exp. 10/1/11 (SS 8/21/11) (adjusted)

(2) $1/1 Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave printable (dailycandy.com/promo/skintimate)

(2) $0.50/1 StarKist Pouch Product printable (smartsource.com)

(2) $1/1 Orbit Multipack printable @ Target (manufacture coupon)

Total before coupons: $15.78

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $3.06 (including $0.17 sales tax, paid with gift card)

I didn't pay close attention to the size of the shave cream when I pricematched. I was supposed to get a shave cream between 7-8.4 oz. All the Febreze sprays comes to $0.20 each after gift card.

Staples Deal Week of August 28 - September 3

Transaction
(1) Scotch Moving & Storage Tape (3 pk) $13.99
100% staples rewards
(1) Staples Signa Writing Pads, Letter Size (8 pk) $9.79
100% staples rewards
(1) Staples Pastels 8.5"x11" Colored Paper (500 sheets) $8.79
100% staples rewards
(2) Staples 1-Subject 8"x10.5" Notebook (70 sheets) $0.18
(2) Staples #2 yellow pencils (8 pk) $0.18
(1) Bic Mark-it Black Permanent Markers, Fine Tip (5 pk) $3
(1) Pentel WOW! Black Sparkle Gel Retractable Pens (4 pk) $2.99

Used
$14 staples rewards for recycling ink cartridges

Total before coupons: $38.92
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $26.85 (including $1.93 sales tax)

I'll be submitting rebates totaling $5.49 and will get $32.57 in staples rewards.

CVS Deal Week of August 28 - September 3

Transaction #1
(1) St. Joseph Enteric Coated Aspirin, 81 mg (36 ct) $2
Get $2 ECB
(2) OralB Ultra Floss (55 yds) $1.99
Get $1 ECB
(1) Orbit Spearmint Gum (14 ct) $1.37
(1) Always Pantiliner (20 ct) $1.49
(2) Aquafresh Kids Toothbrush $5.18
(1) Reinventing Beauty Magazine $0.99

Used
(1) $2.50/2 Aquafresh Kids Toothbrush or Toothpaste CRT exp. 8/29/11
(1) $1/1 Orbit single pack, 14 ct CRT
(2) $0.75/1 OralB Floss or Floss Picks exp. 8/31/11 (P&G 7/31/11)
(2) $1.50/1 Aquafresh Training Toothpaste or Toothbrush (bricks.coupons.com)
(1) Free Reinventing Beauty Magazine CRT
(1) Free Always Pantiliner (20 ct) CRT (took off $1.77)
$4 ECB from Bengay, Lipton Tea, Vitamin Water

Total before coupons: $15.01
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.31 (including $1.06 sales tax)
Received $4 ECB

I just realized I didn't use the Aquafresh coupon the right way. It was supposed to be for training toothbrushes or toothpastes. I got a Reinventing Magazine but the coupons expired back in June. Wondering if I can exchange it for a recent copy. Very slow week otherwise.

Clean crayon off of walls...

Transaction
(4) Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (trial size) $4

Used
(4) $0.75/1 Mr. Clean Magic Eraser exp. 10/31/11 (Organize in Style coupon book).

Total before coupons: $4
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.08 (including $0.08 sales tax)

This morning of checking deals on the various coupon blogs, I spotted this post. I've kept these coupons for a while now and was finally able to use it. Stopped in at Home Depot and grabbed some off of the shelf. The cashier wasn't willing to use the coupon since he was paying attention to the picture instead of the wording on the coupon. The manager stopped by and fixed the issue. I'm very excited to try and get the crayon off the wall and table and stereo...well basically everywhere in the house.

Walgreens Deal Week of August 28 - September 3

Transaction #1
(1) Estroven Dietary Supplement (28 ct) $10
Get $10 RR
(1) Carmex Vanilla Moisturizing Lip Balm (0.15 oz) $1.50
Get $1.50 RR
(2) Penway 2 Pocket Folder with Prongs $0.34 in ad

Used
(1) $3/1 Estroven Product printable (estroven.com/info/offers_promotions/estroven_coupon)
(1) $0.50/1 Carmex Lime Twist or Vanilla Stick printable (facebook.com/carmexlipbalm)
$8 RR from Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief

Total before coupons: $11.84
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.32 (including $0.98 sales tax)
Received $11.50 RR

Transaction #2

(1) Carmex Lime Twist Moisturizing Lip Balm (0.15 oz) $1.50

Get $1.50 RR

(2) OralB Glide Pro Health Mint Floss (55 yds) $5

Get $3 RR wyb 2

(1) Penway 2 Pocket Folder with Prongs $0.17 in ad

(1) Wexford Legal Pad (50 sheets) $0.49 in ad

Used

(2) $0.75/1 OralB Floss or Floss Picks exp. 8/31/11 (P&G 7/31/11)

(1) $0.50/1 Carmex Lime Twist or Vanilla Stick printable (facebook.com/carmexlipbalm)

$5 from Special K Shakes

Total before coupons: $7.16

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.71 (including $0.55 sales tax)

Received $4.50 RR

The night time manager, Rony, knows me by name now. He assured me yesterday that he is ahead of the couponers and orders extra merchandise. Very quick stop since everything was in stock. Bought $19 worth of merchandise for $2.03 and ended with $16 RR. Have to go during the week since some Register Rewards are expiring. I'm hoping for more good luck on the next shopping trip.

Rite Aid Deal Week of August 28 - September 3

(one strawberry airhead not pictured)
Transaction #1
(1) Nivea Body Wash (16.9 oz) $4.49
Get $2 +UP reward
(1) OralB Complete Action Power Toothbrush $5.99
(3) Airhead (0.55 oz) $0.54
(1) Lollipop (wild cherry) $0.45
(1) Mitchum Advanced Control Deodorant $3.59
Get $2 +UP reward

Used
(1) $1/1 Mitchum Product exp. 9/25/11 (SS 8/21/11)
(1) $2/1 Mitchum Advanced Control 48 Hours Strength & Protection Anti-perspirant August VV
(1) $3/1 OralB Battery Toothbrush exp. 8/31/11 (P&G 7/31/11)
(1) $2/1 Nivea Body Wash for Women exp. 9/30/11 (RP 7/31/11 #2)
$6.99 +UP reward from Max Freeze Roll On

Total before coupons: $15.06
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.16 (including $1.09 sales tax)
Received $4 +UP reward

Transaction #2

(1) Nivea Body Wash (16.9 oz) $4.49

Get $2 +UP reward

(1) OralB Complete Action Power Toothbrush $5.99

Used

(1) $2/1 Nivea Body Wash for Women exp. 9/30/11 (RP 7/31/11 #2)

(1) $3/1 OralB Battery Toothbrush exp. 8/31/11 (P&G 7/31/11)

$4 +UP reward from Nivea Body Wash, Mitchum Deodorant

Total before coupons: $10.48

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $2.29 (including $0.81 sales tax)

Received $2 +UP reward

Was very excited to get my shopping done on the first day of the sales week. Won't be frantically running around later on. Bought $25.54 worth of merchandise for $3.45 OOP and ended with $6 +UP reward. Going to be submitting for two separate rebates for $2.99 each.

Walgreens Deal Week of August 21-27

Transaction #1, 2

(1) Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste (4 oz) $4.99

Get $4 RR

(1) Wexford Index Cards (100 ct) $0.39 in ad

Used

(1) $1.50/1 Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste exp. 8/31/11 (SS 7/31/11)

$3 RR from Revlon Nail Enamel

Total before coupons: $5.38

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.30 (including $0.42 sales tax)

Received $4 RR

Transaction #3, 4

(1) Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste (4 oz) $4.99

Get $4 RR

(1) Penway Memo Book (80 sheets) $0.15 in ad

Used

(1) $1.50/1 Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste exp. 8/31/11 (SS 7/31/11)

$3 RR from Pert Plus

Total before coupons: $5.14

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.04 (including $0.40 sales tax)

Received $4 RR

Transaction #5

(4) Expo Washable Dry Erase Markers (6 ct) $3.99 each (raincheck from 8/14/11)

(1) Penway Memo Book (80 sheets) $0.15 in ad

(2) Crest 3D White Toothpaste $5

Get $3 RR wyb 2

Used

(2) $2/2 Expo Markers printable (facebook.com) (adjusted to $1.98)

(1) $3/1 Expo Washable Dry Erase Markers took off $12 (August Walgreens Book)

(2) $0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel exp. 8/31/11 (P&G 7/31/11)

$3 RR from Revlon Nail Enamel

Total before coupons: $21.11

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $2.29 (including $1.64 sales tax)

Received $3 RR

Transaction #6

(2) Expo Dry Erase Washable Markers $1.98 (raincheck from 8/14/11)

(1) Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste (4 oz) $4.99

Get $4 RR

(1) Penway Memo Book (80 sheets) $0.15 in ad

Used

(1) $2/2 Expo Markers printable (coupons.com)

(1) $1.50/1 Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste exp. 8/31/11 (SS 7/31/11)

$3 RR from Crest 3D White Toothpaste

Total before coupons: $7.12

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.20 (including $0.58 sales tax)

Received $4 RR

What a week at Walgreens. The deals have been really good for a few weeks now that I've been able to stockup and roll my register rewards. Was able to get the new Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste. Left the remainder of my coupons on the shelves. Went to three different stores on two different days and got all these. Was also able to checkout the new store on Mack and Freeport. Everything is the same expect the space is huge. Bought $49.27 worth of merchandise for $8.17 OOP and ended with $20 RR.

Rite Aid Deal Week of August 21-27

Transaction #1
(1) NatuRelief for Women (30 ct) $5.99
Get $5 +UP reward

Used
(1) $1/1 NatuRelief Product exp. 11/30/11 (SS 5/15/11)
$4 +UP reward from Crest Toothpaste

Total before coupons: $5.99
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.45 (including $0.46 sales tax)
Received $5 +UP reward

Transaction #2
(1) Boiron Arnicare Gel (2.6 oz) $6.99
Get $6 +UP reward

Used
(1) $1/1 Arnicare Gel exp. 12/31/11 (boironusahcp.com/includes/pdfs/ArnicareTearPad.11.3.pdf)
$5 +UP reward from NatuRelief

Total before coupons: $6.99
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.53 (including $0.54 sales tax)
Received $6 +UP reward

Transaction #3
(1) Max Freeze Roll On (3 oz) $6.99
Get $6.99 +UP reward

Used
$6 +UP reward from Arnicare Gel

Total before coupons: $6.99
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.53 (including $0.54 sales tax)
Received $6.99 +UP reward

This was a quick in and out stop. Was able to roll my +UP rewards. Bought $19.97 worth of products for $4.51 OOP and ended with $6.99 +UP reward.

$6.63 OOP trip to Target

Transaction
(3) Cars Kleenex On-the-Go $0.99 (clearance)
(2) Eucerin Moisturizer (1 oz) $1.94
(1) Bic Silky Touch Shavers (14 ct, bonus pack) $2.59
(1) Schick Intuition Naturals $4.24 (clearance)
(2) OralB Essential Floss $1.94
(2) Revlon Colorstay 12 hour Eye Shadow $4.49 each (10% off)
(2) Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner $4.49 each
(2) Revlon Emeryl Compact Nail File $3.78
(2) Revlon Compact Nail Clipper $2.84
(1) Dannon Danimals Smoothie (6 pk) $2

Used
(1) $0.40/3 Klenex On-the-Go Tissue EPack printable (kleenex.com/promotions)
(2) $1/1 Eucerin Product printable (bricks.coupons.com)
(1) $2/1 Bic Razor exp. 9/11/11 (SS 7/31/11)
(1) $2/1 Schick Intuition or Quattro for Women Razor or Refill exp. 9/4/11 (SS 7/24/11)
(2) $0.75/1 OralB Floss or Floss Picks exp. 8/31/11 (P&G 7/31/11)
(4) $3 off Revlon Cosmetics Item wyb Revlon Beauty Tool @ Target exp. 8/28/11 (SS 7/24/11)
(2) $5/2 Revlon Beauty Tools @ Target exp. 10/1/11 (SS 8/21/11) (adjusted)
(4) $1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetics Product exp. 9/18/11 (SS 8/14/11)
(1) $1/1 Revlon Beauty Tool exp. 10/31/11 (SS 7/31/11)
(1) $1/1 Dannon Danimals Yogurt Smoothies printable @ Target
(1) $0.50/1 Danimals Pack exp. 10/9/11 (SS 8/14/11)

Total before coupons: $38.28
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $6.63 (including $1.37 sales tax)

I was hoping to get yogurt and floss but ended with all these things. With all the Revlon coupons combined, each makeup item cost $0.24 each. Stopped at McDonalds and celebrated the hectic but successful shopping trip.

CVS Deal Week of August 21-27

Transaction
(1) Lipton Tea (128 oz) $2.59 (CRV fee included)
Get $1 ECB
(5) Vitamin Water (20 oz) $5.25 (CRV fee included)
Get $1 ECB wyb 5
(1) Bengay Greaseless Pain Relieving Cream (2 oz) $5.99
Get $2 ECB
(1) Revlon Lipstick, 630 Raisin Rage $6.99
Get $5 ECB

Used
(1) $1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetics Product exp. 9/18/11 (SS 8/14/11)
(5) $0.55/1 Vitamin Water (20 oz) (tearpad at Walgreens Cash Register)
(1) $3/1 Bengay Product exp. 11/30/11 (RP 7/31/11)
$13 ECB from Hawaiian Tropic, Bic Soleil Shimmer Razor

Total before coupons: $20.82
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.45 (including $0.38 sales tax, paid $0.85 with gift card)
Received $10 ECB ($1 ECB from Green Bag Tag)

I put the Vitamin Water coupons to good use. It comes out to $0.30 a bottle. Not a very exciting week. Got more Bengay. I really only paid $0.60 for everything.

Crazy Deal at Foods Co

Transaction
(7) LA Looks Mega X-treme Hold Hair Gel (20 oz) $7
(6) LA Looks Mega Mega Hold Hair Gel (20 oz) $6
(1) Skintimate Shave Gel (8.4 oz) $1 (value size, 20% more)
(3) Edge Shave Gel (8.4 oz) $3 (value size, 20% more)
(1) Qtips Cotton Swabs (375 ct) $1.98

Used
(13) $1/1 LA Looks Product, 20 or 26 oz exp. 10/31/11 (RP 7/31/11 #2)
(1) $0.75/1 Skintimate Shave Gel printable (smartsource.com)
(1) $0.55/1 Edge Shave Gel exp. 9/3/11 (SS 7/24/11)
(2) $0.55/1 Edge Shave Gel printable (coupons.com)
(1) $0.30/1 Qtips Cotton Swabs Product exp. 8/28/11 (RP 7/31/11)

Total before coupons: $18.98
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $4.75 (including $1.47 sales tax)

I made sure to go into the store on the first day of the sale week to get my hands on free hair gel. Got 13 bottles. Now I just have to find out who uses this stuff.

$0.56 Trip to Rite Aid

Transaction #1
(3) Rite Aid Hand Sanitizer (8 oz) $3
Get $1 +UP reward

Used
$3 +UP reward from Arm & Hammer Toothpaste

Total before coupons: $3
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.23 (just sales tax)
Received $3 +UP reward

Transaction #2
(1) Crest Complete Extra White Plus Scope Toothpaste (4 oz) $2.99
Get $2 +UP reward
(1) Crest Complete Deep Clean Effervescent Mint Toothpaste (4 oz) $2.96
Get $2 +UP reward
(2) OralB 3D White Advantage Toothbrush $1.14 (raincheck from 7/3/11)

Used
(2) $0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel exp. 8/31/11 (P&G 7/31/11)
(2) $0.75/1 OralB Pulsar, Crossaction, Advantage, Indicator, or Cavity Defense Manual Toothbrush exp. 8/31/11 (P&G 7/31/11)
$4 +UP reward from Hand Sanitizer, Veet

Total before coupons: $7.12
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.33 (including $0.24 sales tax)
Received $4 +UP reward

I bought $10 worth of merchandise for $0.56 and ended with $4 +UP reward. Still more stuff to get but this store didn't have it all. There are signs up for flu shot coupon book. Wonder if I'll be able to get one like last time.

Successful shopping trip at CVS

Transaction #1
(1) Huggies Little Movers Slip-Ons Diaper $8.99
PART OF GAS CARD PROMOTION
(1) Cottonelle Wipes Tub (42 ct) $1.96
PART OF GAS CARD PROMOTION
(1) Romance Moisturizing Body Wash (12 oz) $2.27

Used
(1) Free Cottonelle Tub (getfreshwithafriend.com)
(1) $3/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diaper exp. 9/10/11 (SS 8/14/11)
(1) $3/1 Huggies Slip-on Diapers (size 3-5) CRT
(1) Free full size moisturizing body wash, took off $3 (CVS Minute Clinic Facebook Offer)
$2 ECB from Lipton Tea (12 pk)

Total before coupons: $13.22
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.05 (including $0.79 sales tax)
GAS CARD: $19.94

Was able to get my hands on the last pack of slip-on diapers on the shelf. The moisturizing body wash was not tied to the CVS store card, it's per email address. Got another one free.

Transaction #2
(2) Hawaiian Tropic Vanilla Mint Lipbalm $2.99 each (raincheck from 6/19/11)
Get $10 ECB wyb 2 Hawaiian Tropic Items

Used
$5 ECB from Gatorade G Series

Total before coupons: $5.98
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.44 (including $0.46 sales tax, paid $1.20 with money card)
Received $10 ECB

Finally was able to redeem the raincheck after so long.

Transaction #3
(2) Nestle Pure Life Water (24 pk, 16.9 oz bottles) $7.94 (CRV fee included)
PART OF GAS CARD PROMOTION
(2) BOGO Nature Made Vitamin D (100 ct) $4.79
PART OF GAS CARD PROMOTION
(2) BOGO Gum Soft Picks (15 ct) $1.77 (raincheck from 3/27/11)

Used
(1) $2/1 Nature Made Vitamin CRT
(2) $1/1 Nature Made Product exp. 9/15/11 (SS 8/14/11)
(1) $1/2 Nestle Pure Life Purified Water exp. 9/11/11 (RP 7/31/11 #2)
(1) $1/2 G.U.M. Oral Care Product exp. 10/31/11 (SS 8/7/11)

Total before coupons: $14.50
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $9.15 (including $0.65 sales tax, paid with gift card)
GAS CARD: $32.67 (received $10 Shell gas card)

Gas Card Promotion Breakdown
(2) Huggies Diapers $8.99 each
(2) BOGO Nature Made Vitamin D $4.79
(2) Nestle Pure Life Water $7.94 (CRV fee included)
(1) Cottonelle Wipes Tub (42 ct) $1.96

Used
(1) Free Huggies Diapers CRT (took off $8.99)
(1) Free Cottonelle Wipes (took off $1.96)
(1) $1/2 Nestle Pure Life Purified Water
(1) $3/1 Huggies Slip-On Diapers (size 3-5) CRT
(1) $3/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diaper
(1) $2/1 Nature Made Vitamin CRT
(2) $1/1 Nature Made Product

Total before coupons: $32.67
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $10.72
Received $10 Gas Card

I broke even. I ran around a few days to different stores and got a gas card and picked up a few things along the way. Bought $33.70 worth of merchandise for $1.29 OOP and ended with $10 ECB and Gas Card. Was also able to use some gift card I already had.

Quick stop at Walgreens

Transaction
(2) Suave Body Lotion (22.5 oz) $6 (25% more)
Get $2 RR wyb 2
(1) Revlon Nail Enamel (black lingerie) $3.99
Get $3 RR
(1) Penway Crayons (24 pk) $0.29 in ad


Used
(1) $1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetics Product exp. 9/18/11 (SS 8/14/11)
(1) $2/1 Revlon Cosmetic Product @ Walgreens exp. 9/30/11 (SS 7/24/11)
(1) $1/1 Suave Body Lotion Product exp. 9/11/11 (RP 8/14/11)
(1) Free Suave Body Lotion (facebook giveaway)
$3 RR from Pert Plus

Total before coupons: $10.28
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.08 (including $0.80 sales tax)
Received $5 RR

I had bad timing when I walked in the store. They had just received their shipment and were putting things on the shelf. I was told to come in tomorrow morning to grab the things I would need. So now I'm thinking of an early morning shopping trip.

Another Rite Aid Deal Week of August 14-20

Transaction

B1G1 50 % on Revlon Beauty Tools

(2) Revlon Compact Emery Boards (10 ct) $1.87

(2) Revlon Compact Nail Clippers $2.17

(2) BOGO Rite Aid Invisible Tape (3 pk) $3.69

Used

(4) $1/1 Revlon Beauty Tool exp. 10/31/11 (SS 7/31/11)

$3 +UP reward from Arm & Hammer Toothpaste

Total before coupons: $7.73

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.33 (just $0.60 sales tax)

I had to make sure to get more of the Revlon Beauty Tools so I can submit for the $3 rebate for buying $10 worth of products.

Just Tax at Walgreens

Transaction #1
(2) Special K Protein Shakes (4 pk) $10
Get $5 RR wyb 2

Used
$10 RR from Omega Smart Super Krill Oil

Total before coupons: $10
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.78 (just sales tax)
Received $5 RR

Transaction #2
(2) Special K Protein Shakes (4 pk) $10
Get $5 RR wyb 2

Used
$10 RR from Keri Lotion

Total before coupons: $10
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.78 (just sales tax)
Received $5 RR

I went in looking for Expo markers, Pert shampoo, and Reach toothbrush but no luck. I ended getting the shakes and rainchecks for the Expo markers. Was still able to roll my rewards.

66% savings at Target

Transaction
(10) St Ives Moisturing Body Wash (travel size) $9.90
(1) Vaseline Men's Lotion (10 oz) $2.99
(2) Loctite Extra Time Control Super Glue (4 g) $2.69 each
(2) Planters Corn Nuts (7 oz) $3
(1) Pampers Kandoo Wipes (42 ct) $1.49
(2) Merona Women's Denim Jeans $7.48 each (clearance from $29.99)

Used
(10) $0.75/1 any St Ives Body Wash exp. 8/17/11 (SS 7/10/11)
(1) $1.50/1 Vaseline Product (3.1 oz or larger) exp. 8/28/11 (RP 7/31/11)
(1) $1/1 Vaseline Men's Skin Care Lotion printable @ Target
(2) $1/1 Loctite Control Super Glue exp. 9/10/11 (RP 8/7/11)
(2) $1/1 Loctite Super Glue printable @ Target
(1) $0.75/2 Corn Nuts or Corn Nuts Chips printable (target.com)
(2) $0.50/1 Planters Snacks printable @ Target
(1) $1/1 any Pampers Kandoo product exp. 12/31/11 (found inside pack of Pampers diapers)
(2) $5/1 Women's Denim Bottoms printable @ Target

Total before coupons: $37.72
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $12.65 (including $1.68 sales tax)

Class finished two hours early so I made a trip to Target. Love that I found jeans for only $2.48 after coupon that was originally selling for $29.99. Bad news: I seem to be gaining weight.

Rite Aid Deal Week of August 14-20

Transaction #1
(1) Veet Fast Acting Gel Cream Hair Remover $5.84
Get $1 +UP reward
B1G1 50% on Revlon Beauty Tools
(4) Revlon Compact Nail Clippers $4.34
(2) Relvon Compact Emery Boards (10 ct) $1.87

Used
(6) $1/1 Revlon Beauty Tool exp. 10/31/11 (SS 7/31/11)
(1) $2/1 Veet Hair Removal Product printable (facebook.com/veet)
(1) $2/1 Veet in ad coupon
(1) $1/1 Veet Product July VV

Total before coupons: $12.05
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.98 (including $0.93 sales tax)
Received $1 +UP reward

Transaction #2

(1) Veet Fast Acting Gel Cream Hair Remover $5.84

Get $1 +UP reward

Used

(1) $2/1 Veet in ad coupon

(1) $2/1 Veet Hair Removal Product printable (facebook.com/veet)

$1 +UP reward from Veet

Total before coupons: $5.84

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.29 (including $0.45 sales tax)

Received $1 +UP reward

Went to a 24 hour store. All the products will be moneymakers after coupons, +UP rewards, and single check rebate.

Staples Deal Week of August 14-20

Transaction

(1) Zebra Cadoozles 0.7 mm Mechanical Pencils (10 pk) $2.99

(1) Pilot Frixion Yellow Highlighters (3 pk) $4.99

100% staples rewards

(2) Simply 1" Poly Binder $0.50

(6) Staples 1- Subject 10.5" x 8" Notebook (70 sheets) $0.06

Used

(1) $1/1 any Frixion pack printable (coupons.com)

Total before coupons: $8.54

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $8.20 (including $0.66 sales tax)

I'm gonna be submitting a rebate for the mechanical pencils for $2.99 and then the highlighters are free. I tried to use staples rewards to pay for this order but I learned they won't let you use any coupons.

1 cent Deals at Office Depot

Transaction
(2) Office Depot Brand Multipurpose Paper $12.98
(5) Office Depot Brand Plastic Ruler $0.05
(10) Paper Pocket Folders $0.10

Used
no coupons

TOTAL: $14.15 (including $1.02 sales tax)

I'm gonna be submitting a rebate for $6.48 for each paper. So all these supplies cost $0.17 + tax. Loving back to school sales.

Just Sales Tax at CVS

(caramello candy bar not pictured)
Transaction #1
(1) Pampers Baby Dry Diapers $19.99
Get $3 ECB

Used
$3/$15 any baby care purchase CRT
(1) $10/$15 or more purchase of pampers diapers (complaint to Pampers for leaky diapers)
$7 ECB from green bag tag, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste (adjusted)

Total before coupons: $19.99
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.32 (just sales tax)
Received $3 ECB

Transaction #2
(1) Caramello candy bar (1.6 oz) $1.19
(1) Sierra Mist (2L) $0.87 (CRV fee included)
(1) Huggies Little Movers Diapers (size 6, 20 ct) $8.99
PART OF GAS CARD PROMOTION
(1) Gatorade G Series 01 Prime $1.50
(1) Gatorade G Series 02 Perform $1.05 (CRV fee included)
(1) Gatorade G Series 03 Recover $2.55 (CRV fee included)
Get $5 ECB wyb $5
(1) Carefree Actifresh Pantiliner (20 ct) $1.57
(1) CVS Sport Extra Wide Bandages (30 ct) $3.69
(1) Bic Soleil Shimmer Razor $5.99 (raincheck from 7/31/11)
Get $3 ECB

Used
(1) Free CVS Bandages (20 ct) up to $4.29 CRT (allowed to substitute, took off $3.69)
(1) Free Hershey's Caramello Bar (1.6 oz) up to $1.19 CRT
(1) Free Carefree Pantiliners, 20 ct CRT (took off 1.87)
(1) Free Jumbo Pack of Huggies CRT (for buying 6 before)
(1) $0.75/1 any Sierra Mist 2L exp. 9/30/11 (from previous purchase at Little Caesars' Pizza)
(1) $3/1 Bic Soleil Disposable or Soleil System Razor exp. 8/21/11 (SS 7/10/11)
$8 ECB from pampers diapers, Colgate Surround Toothbrush (adjusted)

Total before coupons: $27.40
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.12 (just sales tax)
Received $8 ECB
GAS CARD: $8.99

Bought $47.39 worth of merchandise for $2.44 and ended with $8 ECB. Got lots of free stuff. The $10 coupon from Pampers Diapers really came in handy today. Finally got a Bic Soleil Shimmer Razor. Have more of these rainchecks to redeem.

Walgreens Deal Week of August 14-20

(wooden ruler not pictured)
Transaction #1
(1) Renew Life Omega Smart Super Krill Oil (60 ct) $10
Get $10 RR
(1) Penway Wooden Ruler $0.29 in ad

Used
(1) $2/1 Omega Smart Super Critical or Omega Smart Super Krill printable
$8 RR from Complete Multipurpose Solution

Total before coupons: $10.29
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.09 (including $0.80)
Received $10 RR


Transaction #2
(1) Pert Plus 2 in 1 Dandruff Control (25.4 oz) $3.99
Get $3 RR
(1) Revlon Nail Enamel (emerald city) $3.99
Get $3 RR
(2) Penway Wooden Ruler $1.18

Used
(1) $1.50/1 any Infusium 23 or Pert purchase (MDA coupon booklet from Safeway)
(1) $1/1 any Revlon Cosmetics Purchase (tearpad at cosmetics counter)
(1) $2/1 Revlon Cosmetic Product @ Walgreens exp. 9/30/11 (SS 7/24/11)
$4 RR from Colgate Gum Defense Toothpaste
$0.58 taken off manually, cashier forgot the in ad coupon before hitting payment method
(short $0.02)

Total before coupons: $9.16
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.79 (including $0.71 sales tax)
Received $6 RR


Transaction #3
(1) Pert Plus 2 in 1 Dandruff Control (25.4 oz) $3.99
Get $3 RR
(1) Revlon Nail Enamel (valentine) $3.99
Get $3 RR
(3) Penway Wooden Ruler $0.87 in ad



Used
(1) $1.50/1 any Infusium 23 or Pert purchase (MDA coupon booklet from Safeway)
(1) $1/1 any Revlon Cosmetics Purchase (tearpad at cosmetics counter)
(1) $2/1 Revlon Cosmetic Product @ Walgreens exp. 9/30/11 (SS 7/24/11)
$4 RR from Listerine Smart Rinse



Total before coupons: $8.85
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.04 (including $0.69 sales tax)
Received $6 RR



There were no Expo markers in sight. My filler item for these transactions were the wooden ruler. The store was getting used to a new system, so the transactions took a bit of time. Bought $28.30 worth of merchandise for $2.92 and ended with $22 RR.

Saturdate with Walgreens

Transaction #1
(1) Keri Advanced Lotion (15 oz) $5.99
Get $5 RR
(1) Penway Memo Book (80 sheets) $0.20 in ad

Used
(1) $2/1 Keri Lotion printable (smartsource.com)
$4 RR from Colgate Gum Defense Toothpaste

Total before coupons: $6.19
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.67 (including $0.48 sales tax)
Received $5 RR


Transaction #2
(1) Keri Lotion (15 oz) $5.99
Get $5 RR
(1) Penway Memo Book (80 sheets) $0.20 in ad

Used
(1) $2/1 Keri Lotion exp. 10/31/11 (SS 7/17/11)
$4 RR from Colgate Toothpaste and Toothbrush

Total before coupons: $6.19
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.67 (including $0.48 sales tax)
Received $5 RR

Transaction #3

(2) Colgate Total Gum Defense Toothpaste (4 oz) $6

Get $4 RR wyb 2

(2) Penway Memo Book (80 sheets) $0.40 in ad

Used

(2) $1.50/1 Colgate Total Gum Defense Toothpaste printable (bricks.coupons.com)

$3 RR from Listerine Smart, Herbal Essence

Total before coupons: $6.40

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.90 (including $0.50 sales tax)

Received $4 RR

Finally I got more Keri Lotion. I made it to the store by 1oAM. The cashier had just finished the setup.

Walgreens Deal Week of August 7-13

Transaction #1
(1) Herbal Essences Set Me Up Hairspray (8 oz) $3
Get $1 RR

Used
(1) Free Herbal Essences Product, up to $3.99 (facebook giveaway)

Total before coupons: $3
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.23 (just sales tax)
Received $1 RR

Transaction #2
(1) Aussie Instant Freeze Sculpting Gel (7 oz) $3
Get $1 RR

Used
(1) Free Aussie Product, up to $3.99 (facebook giveaway)

Total before coupons: $3
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.23 (just sales tax)
Received $1 RR



Transaction #3
(1) Listerine Smart Rinse (500 ml) $3
Get $2 RR
(2) Penway Memo Book (80 sheets) $0.40 in ad

Used
(1) $1/1 Select Listerine or Reach Products exp. 12/31/11 (SS 1/9/11 #2)
$2 RR from Herbal Essences, Aussie

Total before coupons: $3.40
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.66 (including $0.26 sales tax)
Received $2 RR


Transaction #4
(1) Listerine Smart Rinse (500 ml) $3
Get $2 RR
(2) Penway Memo Book (80 sheets) $0.40 in ad
(2) Colgate Total Gum Defense Toothpaste (4 oz) $6
Get $4 RR wyb 2

Used
(2) $1/1 Colgate Total Toothpaste exp. 9/30/11 (Walgreens Diabetes & You)
(1) $1/1 Listerine Smart Rinse Mouthwash, Listerine Agent Cool Blue Rinse, or Reach Kids Toothbrush exp. 12/31/11 (SS 7/31/11)
$6 RR from Scunci Hair Elastics

Total before coupons: $9.40
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.13 (including $0.73 sales tax)
Received $6 RR


Transaction #5
(1) Listerine Smart Rinse (500 ml) $3
Get $2 RR
(1) St Ives Body Wash (13.5 oz) $1.99
(1) Penway Memo Book (80 sheets) $0.20 in ad

Used
(1) $1/1 Listerine Smart Rinse Product or Reach Toothbrush Product exp. 12/31/11 (SS 7/31/11)
(1) $0.75/1 St Ives Body Wash exp. 8/17/11 (SS 7/10/11)
$3 RR from Pampers Diapers

Total before coupons: $5.19
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.84 (including $0.40 sales tax)
Received $2 RR


Transaction #6
(1) Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Mousse (6.8 oz) $3
Get $1 RR

Used
(1) Free Herbal Essences Product, up to $3.99 (facebook giveaway)

Total before coupons: $3
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.23 (just sales tax)
Received $1 RR

Transaction #7
(1) Aussie Sydney Smooth tizz no frizz gel (7 oz) $3
Get $1 RR

Used
(1) Free Aussie Product, up to $3.99 (facebook giveaway)

Total before coupons: $3
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.23 (just sales tax)
Received $1 RR

Transaction #8

(1) Penway Memo Book (80 sheets) $0.20 in ad

(1) Colgate Total Toothpaste (4 oz) $3.49

(1) Colgate 360 Toothbrush $2.51

Get $4 RR wyb 2

(1) Penway Dual Hole Sharpener 0.39 in ad

Used

(1) $0.75/1 any Colgate 360 Toothbrush printable (colgate.com)

(1) $0.75/1 Colgate Total, Max Clean, Max White, Max Fresh, Sensitive, or Proclinical Toothpaste exp. 8/13/11 (SS 7/24/112)

$5 RR from Pampers Diapers, Listerine Smart Rinse

Total before coupons: $6.59

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.60 (including $0.51 sales tax)

Received $4 RR

Still no luck finding Keri Lotion. After a few days of shopping, bought $36.58 worth of merchandise for $4.15 and still have lots of register rewards.

CVS Deal Week of August 7-13

(Lipton Iced Tea not pictured)

Transaction

(1) Escape Moisturizing Body Wash (12 oz) $2.27

(1) Pampers Cruisers Diapers (size 6, 20 ct) $8.99

Get $3 ECB

(1) Lipton Iced Tea (12 pk, 16.9 oz) $6.59 (CRV fee included)

Get $2 ECB

(1) Colgate 360 Surround Toothbrush $2.79 (raincheck from 6/19/11)

Get $2 ECB

Used

$4/$20 mailed offer exp. 8/14/11

(1) $2/1 Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive, Swaddlers, Cruisers, Limited Edition Prints, or Extra Protection Diapers exp. 8/31/11 (P&G 7/31/11)

(1) $0.75/1 any Colgate 360 Toothbrush printable (colgate.com)

(1) Free full size moisturizing body wash, took off $3 (CVS Minute Clinic Facebook Offer)

$11 ECB from Revlon Lipsticks, Gillette Fusion Razor

Total before coupons:20.64

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.61 (including $0.72 sales tax)

Received $7 ECB

The cashier gave me the difference from the ECBs. Took off $0.11 from the sales tax. With the slow week I barely made it over $20 to use the dollar off total purchase coupon. Also got a $3 off any battery purchase. Just in time...I need a replacement battery for the smoke detector.

$2.87 trip to Target

Transaction #1
(2) Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara $2.24 each
(1) Papermate Ball Point Pen (10 ct) $0.50
(1) Up & Up Pantiliners (22 ct) $0.89
(1) Wet Ones Moist Wipes (15 ct) $0.97
(1) Expo Dry Erase Markers (4 ct) $1.99 (pricematched Walgreens Ad)
(1) Expo Fine Point Dry Erase Markers (4 ct) $2 (pricematched Walgreens Ad)
(1) Soft Scrub with Bleach Cleanser (24 oz) $2.50
(1) Soft Scrub Lemon Cleanser (26 oz) $2.50
(7) Tide Detergent single load (trial size) $6.79
(2) John Frieda Frizz Ease Mousse (travel size) $1.98
(2) Glade Plugins Scented Gel Warmer & Refill $1.96 (clearance)
(1) Febreze NOTICEables Scented Oil Warmer with decorative cover $1.98 (clearance)

Used
(1) $1/1 Febreze Noticeables Warmer/Refill exp. 10/31/11 (Organize in Style)
(1) $1/2 Glade Scented Oil Plugins or Refill exp. 8/20/11 (SS 7/31/11)
(2) $1.50/1 any John Frieda Product printable exp. 8/10/11 (manufacturer website)
(7) $1/1 Tide Detergent exp. 8/31/11 (P&G 7/31/11)
(2) $1.50/1 Soft Scrub Product exp. 9/14/11 (RP 8/7/11)
(1) $2/2 Expo Markers printable (coupons.com)
(2) $1/1 Expo Dry Erase Markers or Cleaner Target printable @ Target
(1) $0.50/1 Wet Ones Moist Wipes printable @ Target
(1) 0.75/1 Up & Up Feminine Care Product printable @ Target
(1) $1/1 Papermate Writing Utensil Item printable @ Target (took off $0.50)
(2) $2/1 Rimmel London Product printable (facebook.com/RimmelLondon)

Total before coupons: $28.54
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $5.71 (including $1.92 sales tax)
Get to submit a rebate for Febreze NOTICEables Warmer for $3.50

Transaction #2

(1) Wet Ones Sensitive Hand Wipes (15 ct) $0.97.

(1) Up & Up Pantiliners (22 ct) $0.89

(1) Papermate Ball Point Pens (10 ct) $0.50

Used

(1) $0.50/1 Wet Ones Moist Wipes printable @ Target

(1) $0.75/1 Up & Up Feminine Care Product printable @ Target

(1) $1/1 Papermate Writing Utensil Item printable @ Target (took off $0.50)

Received $0.05 bag credit

Total before coupons: $2.36

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.61 (including $0.05 sales tax)

Decided to go roam around in store. Had lots of printable coupons and they definitely were put to good use. The cashier didn't adjust any coupon values. The overage applied to other products. No fuss with any of the coupons or when I pricematched.

Rite Aid Deal Week of August 7-13

Transaction #1
(2) Arm & Hammer Toothpaste $3.99 each
Get $3 +UP reward
(1) No Doz Caplet (60 ct) $6.99

Used
(1) $1/1 No Doz Product exp. 10/31/11 (SS 7/17/11)
(2) $1/1 Arm & Hammer Toothpaste printable (armandhammer.com/Resources/SavingsCenter)
$10 +UP reward from Bengay

Total before coupons: $14.97
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $3.13 (including $1.16 sales tax)
Received $6 +UP reward

Transaction #2

(1) Bufferin (130 ct) $6.99

Used

(1) $1/1 Bufferin Product exp. 10/31/11 (SS 7/17/11)

$5 +UP reward from Oral Care Products

Total before coupons: $6.99

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.53 (including $0.54 sales tax)

I went in for the Pampers big prints diapers but they don't have in size 6 or support 40lbs. Maybe that's a hint to potty train. Haven't put any effort into it. Will be submitting for rebates online. Not an exciting trip.

Cash Back at Walmart

Transaction

(2) Johnson & Johnson Reach Dental Floss (55 yd) $0.88 each

Used

(2) $1/1 any Reach Floss product printable (coupons.com)

Total before coupons: $1.76

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $-0.10 (including $0.14 sales tax)

The only thing I found that was on my list. Walked out with a dime.

Staples Deal Week of August 7-13

Transaction

(2) 12" Westcott Clear Plastic Ruler $0.50

(1) Zebra Coadoozles 0.7mm mechanical pencils (10 pk) $5

(3) Staples Composition Books $0.30

Used

No coupons

TOTAL: $6.25 (including $0.45 sales tax)

I'm gonna be submitting a rebate for the Zebra mechanical pencils for $5. Later in the week, the plan is to buy a 4GB, 640GB, 15" screen HP Laptop for $449 after all savings. Thru Ebates.com, there is a chance for 4% cash back and I have $14 in Staples rewards for recycling cartridges. So another $34 off the total price. Finally a new laptop since 2004. Technology has definitely advanced.