$20 Challenge @ Raley's

Transaction
(5) Got2B Dry Shampoo (4.3 oz) $1.49 each (clearance)
(3) Got2B Blow-Out Lotion (6.8 oz) $1.49 each (clearance)
(1) Raley's Mini Peeled Carrots (2lb) $2.68
(1) Raley's original Cream Cheese (8 oz) $1.98
(3) Mt. Olive Pepperoncini (12 oz) $1.75 each
(4) Mt. Olive Jalapeno Slices (12 oz) $1.75 each
(7) International Delight Coffee Creamer (16 oz) $0.99 each

Used
(4) $3/1 Got2B Full Size Product exp. 5/12/12 (RP 2/12/12)
(1) Free Cream Cheese E-coupon
(1) Free 2lbs Carrot E-coupon
(7) $0.75/1 International Delight Coffee Creamer exp. 2/28/12 (SS 1/8/12)
(7) $1/1 Mt. Olive Pickles, Pepper, or Relish Product exp. 4/8/12 (SS 1/22/12)

Total before coupons: $35.76
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $7.77 (including $0.92 sales tax)

After taking this picture, Asha dropped a bottle of Jalapeno while trying help me put things away. Still have a hoarder status of stuff. GG some got to products coming your way...lol

Cheap hair color @ Raley's

Transaction #1
(2) L'oreal Superior Preference Hair Color $4.58 (clearance)
(1) L'oreal Excellence to-Go Hair Color $2.29 (clearance)
(4) Clairol Natural Instincts Vibrant $9.16 (clearance)
(1) Snapware Airtight Container (16 oz) $2.37 (price drop)
(1) Snapware Airtight Container $1.95 (price drop)

Used
(1) $2/1 L'oreal Excellence or Excellence To-Go Shade exp. 12/18/11 (RP 10/23/11)
(2) $2/1 L'oreal Preference Shade exp. 1/1/12 (RP 11/6/11)
(4) $2/1 Clairol Hair Color exp. 12/31/11 (RP 12/4/11)
(2) $2/1 Snapware Food or Home Storage Product printable

Total before coupons: $20.35
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $3.93 (including $1.58 sales tax)

Transaction #2
(2) Strawberries (1 lb) $9.98
(4) Clairol Natural Instincts Creme $9.16 (clearance)
(4) Extra Spearmint Gum (15 ct) $0.69 (clearance)

Used
(2) $1/2 Extra Gum exp. 12/31/11 (SS 9/25/11)
(4) $2/1 Clairol Hair Color exp. 12/31/11 (RP 12/4/11)
(2) $0.99 1LB Strawberry (Raley's E-Coupon)

Total before coupons: $21.90
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $4.61 (including $0.71 sales tax)

Transaction #3
(2) Clairol Natural Instincts Vibrant $4.58 (clearance)

Used
(2) $2/1 Clairol Product exp. 12/31/11 (P&G 11/27/11)

Total before coupons: $4.58
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.93 (including $0.35 sales tax)

So I went in with my coupons just hoping for the strawberry. Luckily Kris had let me know the day before on the clearanced out hair colors. I definitely took advantage of that. Also made it to $20 so I was able to raincheck the take n bake platter, the free item of the weekend. Bought $46.83 worth of merchandise for $9.47 OOP.

Unexpected Find @ Raley's

Transaction

(3) Snapware Airtight Container (16 oz) $3.39 each

(5) Snapware Airtight Container (22 oz) $3.69 each

Used

(8) $3/1 Snapware Food or Home Storage Product exp. 12/31/11 (SS 10/16/11)

$4 CAT from Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk

Total before coupons: $28.62

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $2.84 (including $2.22 sales tax)

After buying $20 worth of groceries and getting the free items and the $4 CAT from buying four Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk, I roamed around the store trying to figure out what to get...and ta da...there it was. $0.35 per container!!!