Target 4/6

I took my 41 week pregnant butt to Target today, and dragged Penny along, for some deal chasing. I was hoping my water would break so I could yell "clean up on aisle 4", but no such luck. However I did have an excellent shopping trip.

So here's the breakdown:

2 Kandoo wipes @ $1.42 ea. - (2) $1/1 MFQs = .42 ea.
2 Shout travel packs @ .97 ea. - (2) .55/1 MFQs = .42 ea.
1 Happy Baby puffs @ $2.69 - used FREE coupon from Recycle Bank
1 Annie's Bunny Grahams @ $1.99 (sale)
1 Market Pantry strawberry milk @ .99 (kept Penny happy while I shopped)
1 Aveeno beauty bar @ $1.89 - $1/1 MFQ and $1/1 Target Q (from Target Beauty sample bag) = .89
1 NYC nail color @ $1.72 - $1/1 MFQ (from All You Magazine) = .72
1 Cover Girl eye shadow @ $3.14 - $2/1 MFQ and $1/1 Target Q (from Beauty Bag) = .04
2 Olay Facial Cleanser @ $4.99 ea. - (2) $1/1 MFQs and (1) $1/1 Target Q (from Beauty Bag) = $6.98 + got $5 Target GC = .99 ea.
2 Olay lotions @ 4.99 ea. - (2) $2/1 MFQs = $5.98 + got $5 Target GC = .98

2 Huggies 508 ct. wipes @ 11.99 ea. - $2.50 MFQ (from mailer) and .75 MFQ = $20.73 + got $5 Target gift card (for buying 2 Huggies box wipes)
1 Huggies Little Snugglers @ 8.99 - $2/1 MFQ = $6.99
1 Huggies 72 ct. wipes @ $2.39 - used FREE wipes wyb Little Snugglers = FREE
+also used $4 off wyb wipes refill pack and Little snugglers Target Q (from baby mailer)
so I got all of those Huggies items for a total of $23.72 (less than just the 2 boxes of 508 ct. would have been by themselves) + got a $5 GC back, making the net total for these items $18.72

3 Ore-Ida frozen potato products @ $2.49 ea. (store sale of B2G1 free) - $1/2 MFQ = $1.33 ea.

Dollar Spot items (I am such a sucker for these):
Beatrix Potter book
reusable lunch bag
2 owl figurines
toddler sunglasses
magnetic note pad
= $6

+ $3.35 tax

Total was $58.10
I used a $5 gift card (which I got buying the cat litter deal)

Out of pocket = $53.10
+ got $15 in Target gift cards
Net total = $38.10

Bottom of my receipt says I saved $47.94

Woohoo! I could have scored a few more freebies if the coupon kiosk was working. Apparently the computers at my Target are having technical issues and won't print coupons ;(

Kroger 1/6

Pen and I had to make a quick trip to Kroger today b/c we needed a few things for dinner, etc. I let her use one of those little kid carts and people were just freaking out over how cute she looked pushing the thing. haha. I wish I'd had my camera on me. She was so helpful and sweet the whole time.
Anywho, here's what we got:

3 Hunt's Snack packs @ $1 ea. - used .60/3 MFQ (from All You) and it dbls to $1 = .67 ea.
4 Kashi Crisp cereal @ $1.99 ea. (after the $4 off if you buy 4) - used (1) $3/1 MFQ and (3) $1/1 MFQs from Vocal Point = .49 ea.
1 Chocolate Silk 1/2 gallon (not pictured) @ $2.99 - used $2/1 MFQ (from ebay) = .99
1 clove garlic @ .34
bananas @ .65
organic apples @ $2.99/bag - used $3 off produce wyb 3 Kashi products (peelie) = FREE
mushrooms @ $1.95
2 cans Kroger spinach @ .65 ea.
1 Horizons organic box of Tuberz yogurt @ $1.69 (clearance)
2 Softsoap @ .88 ea. - used (2) .35/1 MFQs = .18 ea.
Buitoni parmesan @ $3.69
Watermelon cup @ $2.63 (this was Penny's "impulse buy" haha)

OOP = $18.92

Saved $26.62 aka 58%!!

Wag's Trip 1/3

Well I have been off the Wag's wagon for quite a while now, but since my crazy semester is over and I have more time on my hands now, I decided to jump back in. So I took a trip today (with Penny in tow) and got a few things. I paid more OOP than I usually would since I didn't have any RRs to start out with. Here's what I got:

Transaction #1
2 Halls @ $1 ea. - used $1/2 MFQ = .50 ea.
1 Finish @ $3.49 - used $2.25 MFQ = $1.24 + got $1.50 RR = .26 moneymaker!
2 Blue Diamond almonds 1 lb. bags @ $4.99 ea. - used .75/2 MFQ = $4.62 ea. (these are $7.99 usually!)
4 Reese's cups @ .49 ea. - used in-ad Q to make them .49 and (2)B1G1 MFQs (these actually took off the pre-Q price of .89 I think) = Free-ish?
1 Children's Oscillinium flu med @ $8.99 - used $2/1 printable = $6.99 + got $9 RR = $2.01 moneymaker!
1 Huggies little snugglers @ $6.99 - used $2.50/1 printable = $4.49

OOP = $24.53
+ got $10.50 RRs
net = $14.03

Trans #2
1 Finish = .26 MM
1 Oscillinium = $2.01 MM

OOP = $9.04
+ got $10.50 RR
net = 1.46 profit!

NOTE: I couldn't use my RRs from trans #1 to pay for trans #2 b/c you can't use an RR to buy the same deal again and get the RR again. If that doesn't make sense, go to one of the blogs on my list and read there FAQ about how to deal with Wag's. Their program can be a bit complicated...

Trans #3
Hamster slippers @ $9.99 (this was a total impulse buy, but I just thought they were so cute and I have been wanting to get Penny some slippers, so I seized the day).

- used $9 RR
OOP = $1.64

So in total I spent $35.21 and have $12 RRs left to use on my next purchase. Plus I got 2 catalinas for free Breath Rite strips. Free is always nice.

According to my receipts $42.73 with sales and MFQs. In other words, I saved more than I spent, which is always a goal.

Kroger trip 12/5

I just had an amazing trip to Kroger! I love mega-sales!! *denotes items in mega-sale, prices listed after discount

My best deals:

Silk chocolate mint quart $2.49 - used .55/1 MFQ (dbl to $1) and $1/1 eCpn = .49
Nature Valley Granola bars @ $2.89 - used FREE kroger Q from mailer and .50/1 eCpn = .50 profit!
Applegate farms chicken nuggets @ $4.34 (on sale from $5.79) - used $1/1 MFQs (mailed to me from company) = $3.34 ea. (these are really fancy organic, no hormone, etc.)
*Chex mix @ $1.49 used .75/2 MFQ from MyGathering and (1) .50/1 eCpn = $.73 ea.
Nature Made vitamin B @ $7.59 B1G1 - used (1) $1/1 MFQ = $3.29 ea.
Pillsbury crescent rolls @ $1.49 ea. - used .40/2 MFQs (dbls to .80) and (1) .50/1 eCpn = $1.68 for 2
Pillsbury sweet rolls @ $1.69 ea. - used (2) .50/1 MFQs and .40/1 eCpn = .99 ea.
Softsoap @ .69 - used .50/1 MFQ from All You (dbls to $1) = FREE
Suave deoderant @ .88- used .50/1 MFQs = FREE
*Private Selection sorbet @ $3.49 - used .75/1 Cat = $2.49
Organic private selection spinach @ $2.50 - used $1/1 Kroger Q from mailer = $1.50
Organice private selection basil @ $3.99 - used .40/1 Kroger Q from mailer = $3.19
Minute brown rice singles @ $1.79 - used $1/1 MFQ = .79
*Mom's Naturals cereal @ .99 (I bought 8 of these b/c we love this brand)
Alexia frozen fries @ $2 - used $1/1 MFQ from All You = $1
Silk chocolate @ $2.99 - used $2/1 printable (bought from ebay) = .99
*Kashi crackers @ $2.49 - used $1/1 MFQ from mailed free sample = $1.49
+ bought 2 Kashi protein bars at $1.59 ea. - used $3 off produced wyb 3 Kashi products!
Ronzoni pasta @ $1 - used .75/1 = FREE
*Barilla pasta @ $1.49 - used (3) B1G1 MFQs from Vocalpoint = $5.97 profit (because it took off the price before mega-sale discount which was $1.99)
P&J's frozen burrito (organic) @ $2.39 - used $1.25/1 Kroger Q from mailer = $1.14
*Kleenex @ .99 - used (2) .50/3 MFQs (dbls to $1) = .66 ea. (I bought 6 b/c I use tissues like it's my job)
*Hunt's diced tomatoes (giant cans!) @ .99 - used $1.25/3 Kroger Q from mailer = .57 ea.
Hansen Naturals apple juice @ $1.49 (50% off sale! - I bought 5 and wished I had room for more b/c I love this stuff and won't pay $3 for it)

Believe it or not, these are only the BEST deals. I got lots of other great deals as well!

Spent OOP: $109. 83
Saved:$109.99!!!

I saved $38.53 in MFQs
$71.46 in store coupon and Kroger plus savings ($15 of that was from mega-sale)

I think this might have been the first time I saved more than I spent at Kroger!

Saved 47% at Kroger

Let me first just say that I LOVE to grocery shop on Friday nights. That makes me lame, okay. But the best mark-downs are at this time, and there is absolutely no one else in the store, so I can shop leisurely and no traffic jams. The one cashier that is working isn't too please when I pull up with my cart full of food and a fistful of coupons, but she copes.

Tonight I spent $84.56 and saved $75.37!!

I am not going to break down every single thing I bought b/c I'm tired, but I will tell you some of my favorite deals...

Barbara's Cereals @ $4.49 ea. - I bought 4 and used 2 B1G1 printables and 2 $1/1 printables = $6.98 total ($1.75 ea. for fancy organic cereal!)

Mirra bath pillow and poofy @ $4.99 and $1.49 = $6.48 - used $5/2 MFQ (from entertainment book) = $1.48 for both. I am psyched about the bath pillow b/c I can use it for my birth tub!

Barilla Plus pasta @ $2.29 ea. - bought 5 - used (2) B1G1 and (1) FREE MFQ from Vocal Point = $4.58 for all 5 (.92 per box)

4 Dole jarred fruit in real juice (new product) @ $1 - used (2) $1/2 MFQs = .50 ea. (and I got a .75/2 catalina at check-out!)

Better Oats oatmeal @ $1 ea. - bought 4, used 2 B1G1 printables = $2 for all ($.50 ea.)

2 Kettle Chips giant bags on sale for $3 ea. - used $1/2 printable = $2.50 ea.

Tombstone pizza FREE - used coupon I got in a Kroger mailer

3 Kashi protein bars @ $1.59 ea. - used peelie for $3 off produce wyb 3 Kashi products! = $4.77 for 3 bars and $3 worth of produce

Kroger shredded cheddar @ $1.67 ea. - used $1/2 from kroger mailer = $1.17 ea.

Alexia frozen french fries @ $2 - used $1/1 MFQ = $1

Hansen's natural apple juice @ $1.49 - no coupons but this is 50% off the normal price and this is the best apple juice ever! I bought 4.

2 Airwick Candles @ $3.99 ea. - used (2) $3/1 MFQs = .99 ea. (these are supposedly free after Q at target, but I didn't find them there)

Renuzit air freshener @ $1 - used $1/1 printable from FB = FREE

Plus quite a few other good deals!

Saved 54% at Kroger

I just spent $87.86, saved $103.40 at Kroger!
I have been off my coupon horse for a while just from being so busy with school and other things, but I finally got all my Qs organized again and was able to do a little planning this week for a trip to the mega sale. I think I did really well for being so rusty. I'll go ahead and give the details just b/c it has been so long. Asterisks denote items from the mega sale, and all prices reflected are after discount:

2 Cascadian Farms cereals @ $2.99 ea. - used $1/2 peelie = $3.98 for both
1 Cascadian Farms bars @ $2.99 - used FREE wyb 2 cereals = FREE
2 Barilla Plus pasta @ $2.29 - used $1/2 MFQ = $3.58 for both
2 Chocolate Silk soymilk @ $2.99 ea. - used (2) $2/1 printables (from ebay) = .99 ea.
1 Nutella @ $3.59 - used $1/1 MFQ = $2.59
5 Stonyfield yogurts @ .79 ea. - used B4G1 free = .63 ea. (and I get stonyfield pts from these!)
1 Earth's Best frozen meal @ $3.29
1 Goodlife cat food @ $5.79
*1 Colgate toothbrush @ $1 - used .75/1 printable = FREE
*8 Carnation evaporated milk @ .69 ea. - used (4) .50/1 MFQs = .19 ea.
*5 Annies Mac n Cheese @ .49 ea.
*1 Blue Diamond Almond Breeze @ $1.99 - used .55/1 blinkie and .55 eCoupon = .44
*2 Propel @ .49 - used B1G1 = FREE (because it takes off the pre-discount price of .99)
*1 Imagine organic chicken broth = $1.99
*2 Finish dishwashing gelpacs @ $2.99 ea. - used (2) $1.50/1 MFQs = $1.49 ea.
*3 cans Campbell's cream soups @ .49 ea.
1 can Campbell's condensed soup @ $1.50 - used .25/4 MFQ and $1.50/1 eCoupon = .97 for all 4 soups
*5 Swanson broths @ .49 ea. - used $1/5 MFQ = $1.45 for all 5
1 big Kroger apple juice @ $2.69
1 Kroger orange juice half gal. @ $1.99
1 Mom's naturals cereal @ $2.29
1 organic pear @ $1.49/lb. = .97
3# organic gala apples = $2.29
1 big bag Reese's pieces @ $2.50 - used $1/1 MFQ = $1.50 (today's craving!)
1 Kroger raisin bran @ $2
2 Food Should Taste Good chips @ $2 ea. - used (2) $1/1 MFQs = $1 ea.
Bananas @ .38/lb. = .73
Organic bananas @ .49/lb. = $1.14
Brussel's sprouts @ $1.99
Country Crock margarine @ $3.09
Kroger bread @ $1
2 Mirra bamboo back scratchers @ $1.49 ea. - used (2) $1/1 MFQs = .49 ea.
1 Crayola fingerpaints @ $5.99 (splurge.)
1 clearance halloween wreath @ $1.99 (saved $7.49)
1 clearance Halloween apron @ $4.25 (saved 12.74)
1 clearance Halloween costume @ $3.75 (saved $11.24)
2 newspapers @ $1.75 ea.

MFQ coupon savings = $27.32
Store savings = $76.08
Total coupons = $103.40

OOP = $87.86

The only things I bought that weren't on sale were Nutella, cat food, Mom's cereal, margarine, and some of the produce. But I had a coupon for the Nutella ;D

My last big Kroger trip

I had a request to post what a basic trip to the grocery store for the necessary things looks like for me. I plan and match my Qs with sales the best I can, but sometimes you just need bread and broccoli asap and there's not much you can do about prices, so I just try to balance it out with getting some things free/cheap and paying extra for some other things that I want natural/organic/etc.

This was my trip from July 18. There was a Mega Sale going on at the time. Mega Sale items denoted by * - prices listed before .50 discount.

2 Boca products @ 2.69* - used $1/2 MFQ = $2.19 ea.
2 Quaker Quakes @ 1.49* - used (1) $1/1 Cat = .49 and 1.49
Arizona Tea gallon @ 2.99 (sale) - for Jon ;D
2 Welch's 100% grape juice @ 2.99* - used (2) $1/1 MFQs = $1.99 ea.
2 Boulder Canyon chips @ $1.49* - used $1/2 Print Q = $1 ea.
2 large Kroger cottage cheese @ 1.99
Kroger half&half @ $1.09
Horizon organic milk gallon @ $3.09 (clearance 50% off b/c it was near expiration date, but was good for at least a week)
Degree deoderant @ $2* - used $1/1 MFQ = $1 (yeah I still can't find a natural deodorant that I like)
3 Rold Gold can tomatos @ .99* ea. - used $1/3 MFQ = .33 ea. (did you know there is more lycopene in canned toms?)
1 Sargento cheese @ 2.38* - used .55/1 MFQ = $1.38* (after dbl Q)
Horizon organic vanilla milk singles 3 pk. @ 2.49* - used $1/1 peelie found on Cascadian Farms cereal = $1.49
Kroger organic raisins (giant bag!) @ 3.99
Digiornio deep dish pizza @ 3.19 - used FREE Q from request mailer = FREE
4 Breyer's ice cream @ 2.47* - used (2) $1/2 MFQs = 1.97 ea.
16 oz. Kroger shredded cheddar @ 2.99 (sale from 4.99)
Asparagus @ 2.49/lb. = 1.87
fresh Portabello mushrooms @ 1.50 (clearance 50% off)
2 Tombstone pizza @ 2.99* - used (2) $2/1 print Qs from Facebook = .99 ea.
Lime juice @ .99
Bag organic gala apples @ 3.99
Organic bananas @ .59/lb. = 1.29
Roma tomatoes @ .98/lb. = .61
2 Organic Lundberg brown rice bag @ 2.49 B1G1
Barilla pasta plus (w/DHA, etc.) @ 1.59
Bag of chips @ $2 (I'm not sure what kind these were b/c the receipt says "fstg chips" and I can't recall what that could be
Kroger pie shell @ 1.89
Pack of 7th Generation diapers @ 9.99 - used FREE Q from mailer request = FREE
Chocolate Silk soymilk @ 2.99 - had a $2/1 Q I ordered from ebay, but I forgot to use it! = 2.99
32 oz. Horizon organic vanilla yogurt @ 3.59
Hanson's natural apple juice @ 2.99
1 lb. (ish) Laura's lean ground beef @ 4.58
Mott's apple sauce 6 pk. @ 1.85 (the harvest apple flavor with calcium does not have HFCS in it!)
2 Organic Lundberg Risotto @ 2.69 B1G1 = 2.69 for both
half gallon Odwalla super food juice @ 5.99 (sale from 7.99!)
Suave Shampoo @ 2.09 - used a FREE Q from a mailer request but the cashier didn't scan it. I have to go back for my refund still.

-$10 total for my 20 mega sale items

Coupon savings = $33.43
Kroger plus savings = $44.00

Total savings = $77.43 aka 49%!!!!!!!!

OOP = 78.34

I will also post another smaller trip that involved less planning and was more typical next, so you can get a real idea of what my Kroger shopping looks like.

Target 7/12

2 Pampers travel wipes @ $2.39 - used (2) $2/1 MFQs = .39 ea.
2 Johnson's Buddies soaps @ .97 ea. - used (2) $1/1 MFQs = FREE
1 Earth's Best toddler snacks @ $1.77 - used .75/1 Target Q (from mailer) = $1.02
1 Tide Stain Release @ $6.49 (sale) - used $1/1 MFQ and $1.50/1 Target Q (from insert) = $3.99
1 Annie's bunny fruit snacks @ $2.99 (sale)
2 boxes Ortega taco shells @ $1.50 ea. (sale) - used $1/2 MFQ = $1 ea.
1 Kikkoman teriyaki sauce @ $1.42 (sale) - used $1/1 printable = $.42
1 eggs @ .99
1 Clean and Clear cleanser @ $3.69 - used $1/1 Target Q and $2/1 printable = .69
3 Bounty paper towel rolls $ 1 ea. - used (3) $1/1 MFQs (from P&G rebate booklet) = FREE
3 Rose Art markers @ .50 (sale)
1 Rose Art colored pencils @ .50 (sale)
6 dollar spot dress up pieces (tiara, firefighter hat, tutus, etc.) = $6
1 jelly sandals @ $6 (clearance 50% off)
2 pairs shorts @ $1.98 (clearance 75% off)
1 pair shorts @ $2.48 (clearance 75% off)

OOP = $36.08
Saved = $48.99

CVS trip 7/9

Today I realized I needed 3 things: diapers (we use disposables at night and on long adventures out of the house), baby Motrin, and cow milk. I checked around the interwebz to see where I could get a good deal on any of these things. I saw that CVS has a current deal on Pampers. Buy a large box for $19.99 and get 3 ECBs. I also had a $3 MFQ from Vocalpoint. So I ventured out.

Of course I hit up the magic coupon machine when I first got in there and got some fantastic coupons. I got a $4.50/1 box of Pampers (awesome!), .50 off Milky Way bar, $2 ECBs, and some others.

I made 2 transactions to get a lower OOP.

#1
1 Box of Pampers Baby Dry (82 ct.) @ $19.99 - used $3/1 MFQ and $4.50/1 CVS Q = $12.49 +got 3 ECBs

OOP = $13.79
Net = $10.79

#2
1 Milky Way @.50 (on sale!) - used .50/1 CVS Q = FREE
1 Green & Black bar @ $2.61 (clearance)
2 boxes Raisinets @ $2/3 (I thought the sign said $2/2!!) - I just wanted these!
1 pack paintbrushes @ $1 - these are really fun pool toys
1 CVS brand children's Ibuprofen @ $4.99
1 gallon milk @ $2.19 (sale)

-used $5 ECBs
OOP = $9.13

Total OOP = $19.92
Not bad considering the price of the diapers alone would have been more than that if I'd paid full price ;D

Why I Love CVS!

SO I officially kicked CVS booty today! They paid me to shop there:

Always liners @ $1 (on sale from 1.49)
6 bags (12.6 oz) of M&Ms @ $2 each - used (2) B2G1 MFQs and a $3/2 CVS Q that printed at the kiosk when I scanned my card. = $5 for all (.83 each)
4 Lindt bars @ $2 each - used (2) $1/2 MFQs = $1.50 ea. + got $2 ECBs = $1 ea.
2 boxes CVS band-aids @ $1 ea. - used $1/2 CVS Q from kiosk = .50 ea.
1 Right Guard deoderant @ $2.49 - used $1/1 printable = $1.49 + got $2 ECBs = .49 profit
2 Crest Pro-health toothpaste @ $3.50 ea. - used (2) .75/1 MFQs = $2.75 ea. + got $7 ECBs = $1.50 profit
1 U by Kotex @ $4.99 - used $1/1 MFQ = $3.99 + got $4.99 ECBs = $1 profit
1 Schick Hydro 3 razor @ $8.99 - used $5/1 MFQ = $3.99 + got $4 ECBs = .01 profit
1 package sour watermelons @ .99 = YUM
1 Reach floss @ $1.99 - used $1/1 MFQ = .99 + got $2 ECBs = .01 profit
2 Nivea lip balm @ $2.99 ea. - used (1) B1G1 MFQ from All You and (1) $1/1 MFQ = $1.99 for both
2 Nivea body wash $5.99 ea. - used (1) B1G1 MFQ from All You = $5.99 for both (too bad I didn't have any $4/1 MFQs left for this one!!) + got $5 ECBs for spending $15 (pre-Q)on Nivea products = $2.98 total for all the Nivea products
1 Bayer Breeze glucose monitor @ $19.99 - used $10/1 MFQ = $9.99 + got $15 ECBs = $5 profit!

-used $5/$40 CVS Q from Kiosk
-used $7 ECBs from last week (I never got a chance to blog that trip)

OOP = $38.71
+got $41.99 ECBs
Net = $3.28 profit

Saved $72.13 (65%!!!)

Good thing I got some toothpaste and dental floss to counteract the effects of all the chocolate!

Notes:

*I also left with a rain-check for Carefree liners which will be a free after $1/1 MFQ b/c they are on sale for $1. My store was out.

*I used all my Nivea $4/1 MFQs last week buying Nivea body wash when it was on sale for $4.88. I bought 4 and made $1.48 profit after ECBs. I couldn't find the B1G1 from All You last week (I misfiled it!), so I decided to go ahead and use it this time around. If you still have any of those $4/1 MFQs, you are in for an even better deal than I did here.

*I actually could have bought the Schick razor at Wag's this week instead and made $2 profit after RRs, but I decided to just go ahead and get it for free at CVS instead b/c I really hate dealing with Wag's most of the time. I would rather give my business to CVS because they treat their customers better all around, in my experience. Unfortch, I only got one paper this week, or I would be able to hit up both stores for the razor deal (plus it is a moneymaker at Target as well), but them's the breaks.

Wag's 4/26

Blue Diamond almonds (1 lb.) @ $4.99 on sale (we eat a lot of almonds around here)
4 boxes of Kleenex @ $2.29 - used B1G1 Wag in-ad Q = $4.58 for 4
Skintimate shave gel @ $2.99 + got $3 RR = FREE
Scotch packaging tape @ $3.79 - used $1/1 printable and Wag's in-ad Q = FREE
Plackers flossers @ $2.00 - used .50/1 MFQ + got $2 RR = .50 Moneymaker!
Printer paper (recycled!) @ $4.19

used $10 RRs from last week's trip

OOP = $9.13
+got $5 RRs
Net = $4.13

Wag's 4/18

Kotex Tapons U @ $3.49 - used $1/1 printable + got $2.50 RR = FREE
Tuf Garbage bags @ 2.99 (sale)
Nature's Bounty Vitamin D @ $5.00 +got $5 RR = FREE
Colgate toothpaste @ $2.99 - used $1/1 MFQ (from All You Mag) +got $2 RR = FREE
Newspaper @ $1.25

used $10 RRs
OOP = $4.66
+ got $9.50 RRs
Net = profit of $4.84

Target and Wags 3/27

Target:

Can opener - $6.99 (our old one was useless)

Cat litter 28 lbs. - $10 (on sale from $10.99)

Curious George 2 movie - $6.99 (on sale from $13.99) - I bought this for Penny b/c she was sick and having a movie marathon. It isn't shown b/c she was watching it when I took this picture.

Toddler sandals - $10 (on sale from $12) - also not pictured

Total OOP= $33.98 (saved $9.99)

Okay, not the best savings, but it is what it is.

Wags:

5 lb. Blue Diamond Almonds - $4.99 w/in-ad coupon (down from $7.99)

Dentek floss - $2 - used $1/1 MFQ = $1 + got $2 RR = $1 moneymaker!

Simply Saline - $7 - used $1/1 MFQ = $6 + got $7 RR = $1 moneymaker!

Dove Haircare - $4 + got $4 RR = FREE

Wags brand multivitamins - $3 + got $3 RR + FREE

2 Snickers eggs - $1 ( I had a sweet tooth)

*also pictured are 2 Wags April coupon books

Total OOP = $19.99 (saline and vitamins on HSA account)

RR = $16

Net total = $3.99

This is a good price for the almonds alone...so essentially I got a great price on almonds and everything else for free.

3/11 Target Trip $16.82 OOP

Toddler bathing suit $8 (on sale from 9.99)

7th Generation all purpose cleaner $2.99 - used $1/1 Target Q and $1/1 MFQ = .99

Up and Up Dishwasher gel $2.49 (on sale)

2 Annie's natural mac n cheese $1.64 ea. - used $1/2 MFQ = $1.14 ea.

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest pasta $1.19 ea. - used $1/1 MFQ from Parents Mag = .19

Newman's Own marinara $1.89 (not sure if it was on sale, but that is a great price even w/o Qs. It is priced around $2.54 at Kroger, and it's the only jar sauce I like)

Market Pantry black beans can .64

Market Pantry kidney beans .64

Chocolate silk $2.69 - used $2/1 MFQ bought on ebay = .69

Cosmetic bag $6.48 (clearance from $12.98)

Easter grass .29

Bandaids $1.82 - used $1/1 Target Q and $1/1 MFQ = FREE

Crayola sidewalk chalk bunnies $1.99 - used $1/1 MFQ (not sure where I got this Q) = .99

subtotal = $26.82

used $10 GC I got for transferring a prescription

OOP = $16.82

If you want to be picky, you could also add the $2.54 I spent on my HSA card for the RX.

So I didn't get the best deals EVER, but still pretty decent. I managed to get a bathing suit I have been eyeing for Penny on sale, and got an organic cotton cosmetic bag as a treat for myself that will be very useful on some upcoming vacations.