Walgreens 12/16
Total before Coupons & Savings: $71.67
Coupons & Savings: $56.36
Total OOP: $15.31
Register Rewards Received: $9.00
Rebates: $19.98
Final OOP: MADE $4.67 + have $9 in RR for future purchases!
**With Walgreens, you have to do multiple transactions to get the most benefit through Register Rewards. Right now you get $5 when you spend $25.**
Transaction 1:
Gillette Fusion Gamer Razor $8.99
- $4/1 from 11/29 PG
- $4 RR *makes $0.99* Merry Christmas Dad!
- $1/2 from 11/1 RP
- $4 RR *makes $2 each* Merry Christmas Josh!
- 6/$1 with in store coupon *makes $0.17 each* I needed these, plus I needed a filler item!
RR: $8
Transaction 2:
2 Olay Body Wash $4.49
- $3/1 from Redbook, Jan 2010 (I only had 1 but use 2 for max savings!) *makes $2.99 each*
- 2 Buy any Olay Body Wash, get Lotion Free *makes both FREE*
Will get back lotions in rebate $19.98
Paid OOP: $7.72
RR: $5 (for purchase being over $25)
Rebate: $19.98
MONEY MAKER: $12.26 ++++
Transaction 3:
Viva Roll 6pack $6.99
- $2/1 In store Coupon
- $2/1 HERE *makes $2.99*
- $2/1 from 10/11 RP
- $1/1 In store coupon *makes $0.03* (I forgot to use the store cpn!! But make sure you do!)
*Used $4 RR from Transaction 1*
Total: $4.76
*I'm not proud of this transaction, I made some mistakes. If I would have used the $1/1 store cpn then my total would have been $2.76, paying only less than the amount for the papertowels. Plus, I didn't make sure the transaction added up to $25, so I didn't get another $5 RR. Bad Ashley! I may do some returning here...*
Walgreens 12/10
I did pretty good overall at Walgreens. Earn $5 in Register Rewards when you spend $20. Also, I had a $5 check voucher on any $20 purchase that came in the mail.
I got 17 items for $20.93 plus $12 in Register Rewards for future purchases.
20 Digital Prints $5.80 - $5.80 Coupon = FREE
Chex Mix $0.99 - $0.50 Coupon = $0.49
Pet Milk $2.59
Lypsol Lip Treatment $2.50 - $1.00 Coupon - $2 MIR = FREE + Overage $0.50
Mitchum Deoderant $4.99 - $3.00 W Coupon = $1.99 (there's a coupon out there for $1.00/1 that I have but can't find!!! grrrrr)
Walgreens Chapstick $1.98/3
Revlon Eyeshadow Quad $2.19 - $2.00 Coupon = $0.19
2 Revlon Eye Pencils $4.38 - $4.00 Coupon = $0.19 each
Chinet Plates $2.99 BOGO - $1.00 = $1.00 each
Neutrogena Mens Scrub $4.99 - $4.99 RR = FREE
2 Stayfree Pads $3.98 - $1.99 RR - $2 = FREE + Overage $0.01 :)
Giant Remote Control (Katelyn Christmas haha) $5.99
My first time...
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