• $1.50/1 peelie
• $3/1 Catalina (from 2 weeks ago Old El Paso promo)

• $2/1 HERE *Makes $0.14*

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  $2/1 from *FREE*

• $1/1 from *Makes $1.41*

• $1/1 from SS 1/24 (Use 2)

• $0.50/1 from RP 12/6, 1/31 or HERE

• $0.55/1 from SS 1/31 *Makes $0.89*

• $0.50/6 HERE or HERE *Makes $0.33 each*

• $2/1 HERE (coupon may specify certain cereals, it worked for me at self-checkout) *FREE + Overage*

• $0.75/1 from Home Made Simple Booklet *Makes $0.39*

• $0.50/1 from SS 1/31 or HERE *FREE + Overage*

• $0.55/2 from SS 1/24 *Makes $0.44 each*

• $0.50/1 from SS 1/3 *Makes $0.25*

• Free wyb 2 Old El Paso items Peelie *FREE*

• $0.55/1 HERE *FREE + Overage*

• $2.50/1 from SS 1/10 *Makes $1*
• Qualifies for Beauty of All Ages Rebate (if still going...)

• $6.99 Rebate on Hangtag *FREE*

• $2/1 Salad/Side Plates from 11/22 SS *FREE*

• Free wyb Chinet Plates peelie (found this attached to the plates I purchased!!)

• $1/1 from 12/13 SS *Makes $0.20*

• $1/2 from 11/08 RP *Makes $0.50 each*

Hillshire Farm Cocktail Smokies $3.99 BOGO ($1.99)

• $1/2 from 12/6 RP *Makes $1.49 each*

Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Fruit Loops or Frosted Flakes $3.72 BOGO ($1.86)

• $1/3 from 1/10 RP *Makes $1.52 each*

Shedd's Country Crock Bowl $1.99 BOGO ($1.00)

• $0.50/1 HERE *FREE*

Johnsonville Fresh Bratwurst or Italian Sausage $2.99

• $0.55/1 from 1/17 SS or HERE or HERE *Makes $1.89*

El Monterey Tornados $2.00

• $1/1 from 10/4 SS *Makes $1*

Healthy Choice Entrees or Naturals $2.25

• $1/2 from 1/3 SS or HERE *Makes $1.75 each*

Breyers Inspirations or Yo Crunch 100 Calorie $2.50

• $0.50/1 from 1/3 SS *Makes $1.50*

Smart Balance Spread $2.50

• $1/2 from 1/10 RP *Makes $2.00 each*

Turkey Hill Tea or Lemonade $1.00

• $1/2 from 11/8 RP *Makes $0.50 each*

Mission Flour Tortillas $2.00

• $0.55/1 HERE *Makes $0.90*

Chinet Compartment Plates $2.00

• $1/1 from 11/22 SS or HERE *Makes $1*

Chinet Dessert or Lunch Plates $2.00

• $2/1 from 11/22 SS *FREE*

Chinet Comfort Cups $2.00

• $1/1 from 11/22 SS or HERE *Makes $1*

Ziploc Freezer or Storage Bags $2.50

• $0.40/1 from 1/10 SS *Makes $1.70*

Ziploc Disposable Containers $2.50

• $0.55/1 from 1/10 SS *Makes $1.40*

Bic Comfort 3 Advance $3.99

• B1G1 cpn from 1/10 SS *Makes $1.99 each*

• $0.55/1 from 12/6 SS *Makes $0.56*

• $1/2 HERE *Makes $1.50 each*

• $1/2 from 1/3 RP *Makes $1.49*

• $2.50/1 from 1/3 SS *Makes $1.49*

• $0.25/1 from 11/15 SS *Makes $0.12 each*

• $0.55/1 HERE *Makes $0.21*

• $2/2 HERE *Makes $0.64 each*

• $2/1 wyb 1 Nabisco 100 Calorie Snack from 1/3 SS *Makes $1.39 each*

• $1/1 wyb 2 Nabisco 100 Calorie Snacks from Tearpad found in store (on snack aisle) *Makes $1.00*

• Use $1/1 from 1/3 SS *FREE* (possible $0.15 overage)

• $1/1 from 12/13 SS (Use 2, makes both FREE + $0.31 overage)

• $0.35/1 (doubles to $0.70/1) from 12/13 RP (Use 2, makes both FREE + $0.51 overage)

This quick trip was to pick up items on my list from last week that I had rain checks for.

Total before coupons: $23.72
Total savings in coupons: $21.48
Price paid out of pocket: $2.93
Percentage saved:

Starburst $0.79 (couldn't resist...)

5 Marcal Small Steps Napkins (they were still out of facial tissues so I settled for a bunch of these, it will be a while before I run out!!)

5 $2.99 BOGO (Rain check price) - $1/1 (used 3) - $1.50 (used 2) = $0.30 each

2 Crunch N Clean Dog Biscuits

2 $3.99 BOGO (Rain check price) - $2/1 (used 2) = FREE

10 items for $5.14. Not bad but could've been better :)

2 Emerald Nuts Trail Mix $2.39 BOGO - $1.50 Coupon = $0.44 each

1 Dole Pineapple $1.66 BOGO - $1.00 ($0.50 coupon doubled) = FREE

Crisco Vegetable Oil $2.50 - $1.10 ($0.55 coupon doubled) = $1.40

Bounty Basic Paper Towels $0.59 - $0.50 ($0.25 doubled) = $0.09

Marcal Napkins $1.50 - $1.00 Coupon = $0.50

2 Wet Ones $2.42 BOGO - $3.00 (2 $1.50 Coupons) = FREE

2 Hillshire Farms Cocktail Smokies $3.98 BOGO - $2.20 (2 $0.55 doubled) = $0.89 each

I almost forgot!

I found Romano's Macaroni Meal Kits on the Clearance rack.

2 @ $4.79 - $3.00 in clearance stickers - $1.00 manufactor coupon = $0.79 each

Not my first time couponing period, but it's my first time following the advice of smartshopping2009.com. I watched a news special recently in which this lady taught a woman how to coupon effectively. I have to admit that I was impressed and wanted to follow in her footsteps. I've been checking in on her site and for the most part, find it very helpful. My only complaint is that many times I can't find the coupon where she says it is located. Not sure how that happens. Here are the deals from my first grocery trips AFTER following her advice:

Walgreens 11/20/09

Aussie Conditioner $2.99 Sale - $1.00 Coupon - $2.00 Register Rewards = FREE
Walgreens Aspirin $1.29 - $1.29 Coupon from Walgreens Mailer = FREE (found this one on my own!)
Ricola Cough Drops $1.00 - $1.00 Register Rewards = FREE
2 Tuf Paper Towels $1.58 - $0.58 Coupon from Walgreens Mailer = $0.50 each (found this one on my own!)
Puffs Facial Tissue $1.79 - $0.90 Walgreens Ad Coupon - $0.25 Coupon = $0.64

Publix 11/20/09

2 Triscuit Crackers BOGO $3.19 - $2.00 Coupon(s) = $0.60 each
2 Uncle Bens Rice BOGO $1.89 - $2.00 Coupon(s) = FREE
6 Knorr Sides BOGO $4.05 - $3.00 Coupon(s) = $0.18 each
2 Betty Crocker Mashed Potatoes BOGO $3.59 - $2.50 Coupon(s) = $0.55 ea
2 Breakstone Sour Cream $1.98 Sale - $1.00 Coupon = $0.49 each
2 Rondele Pub Cheese BOGO $3.99 - $2.00 Coupon(s) = $0.99 each
2 Dole Pineapple BOGO $1.69 - $1.00 Coupon = $0.35

Bi-lo 11/22/09

1 Ocean Spray Oatmeal BOGO $1.67 - $1.00 Coupon = $0.67
1 Pillsbury Brownies $0.95 - $1.00 Coupon = FREE
6 Martha White Muffin/Biscuit Mix $4.62 - $3.30 Coupon(s) = $0.22 each
3 Pillsbury Frosting $2.91 - $2.40 Coupon(s) = $0.17 each
4 4C Breadcrumbs BOGO $3.38 - $2.00 Coupon(s) = $0.35 each
2 Carpet Fresh BOGO $2.65 - $2.00 Coupon(s) = $0.33 each