Go Big or Stay Home Kinda Day

Man, I'm beat! I wanted to hit the stores nice and early today so I'd be home with plenty of time to blog, take a shower and relax a bit before heading over to my parents for a BBQ. I left around 8 this morning and got back around 12:30. Not bad considering I hit up ShopRite, 2 Targets, 4 RA's, CVS and a bunch of Walgreens and got stuck in traffic watching a parade go by. Let's get started, shall we?

Ugh, just read on iheartwags that the Cortaid is limit one per household, except in RI where the limit is two. I'll have to return three of the bottles I bought.

Rite Aid - be sure to pick up the glasses with the polarvision tags on them. I got one that just said "Polarized" and it rang up $19.99. Not really sure what the difference is, but its not worth the hassle of holding up the line to get another pair or having the cashiers adjust the price (what they did for me).

SCR's for my account:

• Style Science Polarvision Sunglasses $12.99, used $10 coupon and will count towards SCR #84, $10 WYB 2 = $2.99
• 6 Ziploc Slider Bags $2.99 each, BOGO sale and used three BOGO coupons (4/11 SS) = FREE
• Nova Max Blood Glucose Monitor $9.99, will get back $9.99 (SCR #50) = FREE
• Used $5 off $20 coupon, total was $9.17 - paid with gift cards from previous rebates, overall profit for transaction = $5.82

Then to finish out my rebates, I bought:

• Style Science Polarvision Sunglasses $12.99, used $10 coupon and now will get back $10 (SCR #84, $10 WYB 2) = $4.02 profit
• 4 Ziploc Slider Bags $2.99 each, BOGO sale and used three BOGO coupons (4/11 SS) = $1.60 or $0.80 each - cashier entered these in as $2.19 each
• Huggies Snug & Fit Diapers Jumbo Pack $8.99, used $3 coupon (or here) and $1 RA coupon and will get back $2 (SCR) = $2.99
• Used $5 off $20 coupon, total was $5.56 - paid with gift cards, overall profit for transaction = $1.44

Then for DBF's rebates, I basically did the same thing again:

• Style Science Polarvision Sunglasses $12.99, used $10 coupon and will count towards SCR #84, $10 WYB 2 = $2.99
• Nova Max Blood Glucose Monitor $9.99, will get back $9.99 (SCR #50) = FREE
• Used $5 off $20 coupon, total was $8.54, paid with gift card, overall profit for transaction = $6.45

Finally...

• Style Science Polarvision Sunglasses $12.99, used $10 coupon and now will get back $10 (SCR #84, $10 WYB 2) = $4.02 profit
• Huggies Little Movers Diapers Jumbo Pack $8.99, used $3 coupon (or here) and $1 RA coupon and will get back $2 (SCR) = $2.99
• 2 Ziploc Slider Bags $2.99 each, BOGO sale and used BOGO coupon (4/11 SS) = FREE
• Used $5 off $20 coupon, total was $3.75, paid with gift card, overall profit for transaction = $3.25

Walgreens

• Ecotrin Low Strength Tablets (45 ct) $2, used $2 coupon (5/16 RP) and got back $2 RR = $2 profit
• Cortaid Max Strength Anti-Itch Cream (0.5 oz) $3, used $1 coupon (3/14 RP *Exp 5/31 or 4/25 SS) and get $3 rebate form at register (Limit 1) = $1 profit
• U by Kotex $3.49, used $1 coupon (I bought a bunch of Kotex coupons on ebay that don't expire until 2011) and got back $2.50 RR = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Royal Gelatin $0.69
• Used $5 RR, total was $0.18 - didn't use the in-circular coupon for the jello b/c that would make me negative. Must have done my math wrong

Repeated this transaction without the jello, paid total of $4.49 with gift card

Another WAG:

• Ecotrin Low Strength Tablets (45 ct) $2, used $2 coupon (5/16 RP) and got back $2 RR = $2 profit
• Cortaid Max Strength Anti-Itch Cream (0.5 oz) $3, used $1 coupon (3/14 RP *Exp 5/31 or 4/25 SS) and get $3 rebate form at register (Limit 1) = $1 profit
• $20 Walgreens gift card
• 3 Royal Gelatins $2 for all three
• Used three $8 RR's, total was zero

This transaction was a bit wonky. I also had a Kotex that I was buying, but apparently, the cashier didn't ring it up. He rang all my coupons (including the Kotex!) and then handed me back my Cortaid coupon saying it was expired. I was about to argue but then saw that my total was zero. Since there was a huge line forming behind me, I figured I must have done my math wrong and left. I realized later what happened. Isn't it weird that the Kotex coupon scanned? The only thing I can think of is that he scanned the Cortaid coupon and then handed that back to me. He was going at super-sonic-speed so it was hard to keep up.

Another WAG - repeated this transaction three times

• U by Kotex $3.49, used $1 coupon (I bought a bunch of Kotex coupons on ebay that don't expire until 2011) and got back $2.50 RR = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Royal Gelatin $0.20 with in-circular coupon (love this super cheap filler!)
• Used $2 RR, total was $0.69

Final trip:

• U by Kotex $3.49, used $1 coupon (I bought a bunch of Kotex coupons on ebay that don't expire until 2011) and got back $2.50 RR = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Ecotrin Low Strength Tablets (45 ct) $2, used $2 coupon (5/16 RP) and got back $2 RR = $2 profit
• Total was $2.49, paid with gift card

Target - both these deals are from my new fav website - Totally Target

• 2 Olay Toners $2.99 each, used two $2 coupons (5/2 P&G - these expire today!) and got back $5 Target gift card = $3.02 profit
• 2 Olay Facial Cloths $4.49 each, used two $2 coupons (5/2 P&G) and got back $5 Target gift card = $0.02 profit
• Armor All Tire Shine $4.99 and Tire Protectant (7 oz) $6, used $3 off 2 Target coupon and two $2 coupons and will submit for TMF rebate on the tire protectant = $2.01 profit
• Total was $10.27, paid with gift cards

The second store I checked had TONS of toner. I didn't even come close to cleaning them out by buying eight:

• 8 Olay Toners $2.99 each, used eight $2 coupons (5/2 P&G - these expire today!) and got back $5 Target gift card for every two = $12.08 profit
• 3 Bounty Basic Paper Towels $0.99 each, used three $1 coupons (from P&G coupon booklet home mailer) = $0.03 profit
• Total was $8.16, paid with gift cards

Will save this receipt to submit for $12 rebate (WYB $30) using the Olays that I bought. Hopefully there will be another deal on the qualifying items soon enough.

ShopRite

• Two $50 JCPenney gift cards, got back $10 catalina (WYB certain gift cards) = $10 profit
• 16 Breyers Yogurts $0.50 each, used four $0.50 off 4 coupons (5/23 SS) = $4 or $0.25 each
• Total was $103.95

CVS - my card. Had some EB's to use up, otherwise I probably would have passed on this week's deals

• Ban Invisible Solid (2.6 oz) $2.99, used $1 coupon (4/18 SS) and got back $2 EB (Limit 1) = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Finesse Hair Spray $3.99, used $1 coupon and will submit for $3 rebate (5/16 SS) = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Wesson Oil $2.49
• Used $6.99 EB, total was $0.97, got back $1 EB for using green bag tag

Ain't Nothing Out Here But Me...

...the road and the radio...
Plus my darling boyfriend and Shadow of course! We went out for a leisurely Sunday drive this afternoon. We like to pick a direction we haven't been before and just drive until we come to a major intersection or decide to turn back. Today was absolutely gorgeous, a perfect day to have the windows down and enjoy the scenery.

Shadow loves Sunday drives! She sprawls out in the back seat, watches the cars that pass by and naps. Let me take you on a lazy girl's tour of western NJ. Please keep all hands, feet and cameras inside the vehicle at all times.
We saw tractors

and a Roadster

Other drivers
and empty roads.

Horses Bales of hay
Gorgeous views

and quaint towns

Apple orchards

and lots of farms


And diners of course. This is New Jersey afterall.
Fun was had all around. :) Happy Memorial Day everyone!

Profit All Around!

All weekend, I have been bidding on some kick-ass Smirnoff rebates ($20 off $20.01 of any groceries) on ebay. I lost three auctions (bummer) but just found two second chance offers in my inbox from the seller. Two rebates are now headed my way! I also found TMF rebates for Babybel cheese and $5 off $5.01 of groceries.

Walgreens - did this transaction twice

• Ecotrin Low Strength Tablets (45 ct) $2, used $2 coupon (5/16 RP) and got back $2 RR = $2 profit
• Cortaid Max Strength Anti-Itch Cream (0.5 oz) $3, used $1 coupon (3/14 RP *Exp 5/31 or 4/25 SS) and got $3 rebate (Limit 1, prints at register) = $1 profit
• Total was $2 - paid with gift card

Then at another store, I bought:

• Ecotrin Low Strength Tablets (45 ct) $2, used $2 coupon (5/16 RP) and got back $2 RR = $2 profit
• 4 Reese's Pieces candies $2.50 each, used two FREE coupons (from previous rebate) and two $1 coupons (4/18 SS) and got back $5 RR (WYB $10) = $2 profit
• Cortaid Max Strength Anti-Itch Cream (0.5 oz) $3, used $1 coupon (3/14 RP *Exp 5/31 or 4/25 SS) and got $3 rebate (Limit 1, prints at register) = $1 profit
• U by Kotex $3.49, used $1 coupon (or 4/18 SS *Expires 5/30) and got back $2.50 RR = FREE/$0.01 profit
• $15 Walgreens gift card
• Red Baron pizza $3
• 2 Royal Gelatins $0.20 each
• Used three $8 RR's, total was $2.59

Tried to buy three cases of Diet Coke and use three FREE coupons from My Coke Rewards. The coupons beeped and the cashier couldn't get them to go through. The manager came over and said they couldn't accept them because there have been too many fraudulent free Coke coupons floating around and Walgreens corporate has said no-way-Jose to them. I was really bummed because my coupons are legit. The last time I tried to use these same coupons at CVS, they beep and come up as not matching any items. I think they are coded incorrectly because I always have issues using them. I'm not sure who to complain to - Walgreens or Coke! I'm going to try again tomorrow at a super friendly store and we'll see what happens.

CVS

• Ban Invisible Solid (2.6 oz) $2.99, used $1 coupon (4/18 SS) and got back $2 EB (Limit 1) = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Milk $1.99
• Used $2 EB and $2 EB, total was $0.19

Finally, some razors for me!

Target

• 5 cases Diet Pepsi $15, used $2 off 4 coupon and got back $5 Target gift card (WYB 5, sale this week and next) = $8 or $1.60 each
• Total was $13.70

Then I used the gift card to help pay for:

• 12 Gillette Venus Razors - clearanced to $4.24 each (purple) and $3.48 each (pink), used twelve $2 coupons and got back six $5 Target gift cards (WYB 2, need the coupon from 5/2 RP to get the gift cards) = $7.40 profit (after tax)

*Cashier rang up six of each type of razor even though I bought five pink and seven purple. I didn't realize it until just now. Target receipts are so confusing! I'm going to send off for this $12 P&G rebate and see what happens. I never hold out much hope for rebates that say "While Supplies Last", but we'll see if I get the money back. If not, no biggie since the razors were a profit anyway.

Walgreens

• 10 Stride Gums $1 each, used five BOGO coupons (5/16 SS) and $1 off 2 WAG coupon (from monthly coupon booklet, scanned five times automatically) = FREE
• 2 Morton Salts $0.50 each with in-circular coupon
• $23 Walgreens gift card (cashier chuckled at the amount, but she's my fav and didn't have a problem with it)
• Used three $8 RR's, total was $0.70 (tax for gum)

I stopped posting about buying gift cards with RR's because I was sick of people posting nasty comments about it. But this is MY blog and I'm going to post about what I want. If they don't like it, well, tough. I'm not forcing anyone to do anything they are uncomfortable with and if my stores allow it, what's the big deal? How is that any different than stores that allow expired coupons or allow stacking of coupons (ie. using $3 off $15 and $4 off $20 on same order)? So there. :)

ShopRite

• 10 Crystal Lites $1.99 each, used three $3 off 3 coupon and $1 catalina (coupon fairy left this one in the aisle!) = $9.90 or $0.99 each - will use these towards a second $10 Kraft rebate (WYB $30, from Facebook)

CVS - Dozen Eggs $1.29, used $1 EB, total was $0.29. Was going to buy these the other day when I was at CVS, but I had to go to Acme afterwards and it was about 94 degrees outside, so I couldn't leave them in the car while I shopped.

Look at your man, now back to me, now back at your man...

Favorite line - "the tickets are now diamonds!" Love these commercials!
Acme - the OM deal is good through tomorrow

• 5 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs $1.99 each (shelf price $5.39 each), used five $1 peelie coupons and got back $5 catalina (WYB $25, based on shelf prices) = FREE/$0.05 profit
• Kraft Mac & Cheese Explosion $1.29, used FREE coupon (from Facebook sample pack) = FREE
• Total was $4.95 - these will all count towards my second $10 Kraft rebate (WYB $30)

CVS - new card

• 2 Old Spice body washes $4 each and Old Spice body spray $4.99, used BOGO body wash coupon and FREE body spray coupon (WYB 2 body washes, both from 5/2 P&G) and got back $8 EB ($4 EB each, Limit 2) = $4 profit
• Finesse Hair Spray $3.99, used $1 coupon (5/16 SS), $1 haircare CRT (for CVS haircare but went through with no beeps) and will submit for $3 rebate (5/16 SS) = $1 profit
• Gillette Gamer Razor - clearanced to $4.99 - needed a filler
• Used $4 off $20 coupon, $2 EB and $4 EB, total was $2.17

Bring on the Holiday Promos! 5/30 - 6/5

FYI - there are no coupons in Sunday's paper.

As always, my deals all come from the wonderful folks at HCW, Slick Deals and Erica at iheartcvs.com, iheartriteaid.com and iheartwags.com.

CVS - thanks to Desert Diva for this great tip! Here's how to get a $5 off $30 coupon for CVS mailed to you (offer expires 6/30): login or create an account with Recycle Bank and enter in UPC's for Nature Made bottles (I'm sure we all have tons of those! or use this code: 031604013028). You can enter in the same code up to 5 times and you get 10 points each time. Once you accumulate 50 points, you can redeem them for a $5 off $30 coupon (once per month). I've requested coupons with them before and they arrive in the mail pretty fast.

• Off Clip-On Refills $2.99, buy two and use BOGO coupon and $3 coupon = FREE/$0.01 profit If your store doesn't allow both, just use the $3 coupon
• Ban Invisible Solid (2.6 oz) $2.99, use $1 coupon (4/18 SS) and get back $2 EB (Limit 1) = FREE/$0.01 profit
• J&J Reach Floss (30 - 100 yards) BOGO sale, use BOGO coupon (1/3 RP) = two for FREE
• iTunes Gift Cards - spend $50, get back $10 EB (Limit 2) = $10 profit
• Bioluxe Sham/Cond BOGO sale, use $2 coupon (Reinventing Beauty magazine found in stores) and look for TMF tags on some bottles (Exp 5/31) = two for FREE or $2 profit
• Alice in Wonderland DVD $19.99, get back $3 EB (Limit 5) = $16.99
• CVS Jumbo Pack Diapers or Training Pants $5.99, get back $2 EB (Limit 1) = $3.99

CVS Monthly Deals - Valid until 7/3

• Powerbar (Pure & Simple, Cranberry Oatmeal and Peanut Butter Flavor) $1, get back $1 EB (Limit 3) = FREE

Rite Aid - this week starts the June SCR's. $5 off $20 here and $5 off $25 here. Here's a link to all the current Video Values coupons (no movie watching necessary!)

• $6 profit on Vaseline and sunscreen - all the details here (forgive me for not wanting to type that all up when its already so purty!)
• Nivea for Men Body Wash (16.9 oz) $5.99 each, buy six and use six $3 coupons (5/2 RP) and get $3 instant savings on each (basically sale price) and get back $5 SCR = $5 profit
• Style Science Sunglasses $12.99 each, buy two, use two $10 coupons and get back $10 (WYB 2, SCR #84) = $4.02 profit
• Ziploc Slider Bags BOGO sale, use BOGO coupon (4/11 SS) = two for FREE
• Nova Max Blood Glucose Monitor $9.99, get back $9.99 (SCR #50) = FREE
• Sure Deodorant $2.99 each, BOGO sale, use two $1.50 coupons (5/2 SS) = two for FREE
• Stayfree Pads $1.99, use $2 coupon (3/28 RP) = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Huggies Jumbo, Pullup or Goodnights Diapers $8.99, use $3 coupon or here and $1 RA coupon and get back $2 (SCR) = $3.99
• Physician's Formula Makeup - use this $5 RA coupon (thanks for the link Monica!) along with the $1 coupon (3/28 or 4/21 SS) - should get you some free makeup or at the least, a good filler to get to $20 or $25

Walgreens

• Ecotrin Low Strength Tablets (45 ct) $2, use $2 coupon (5/16 RP) and get back $2 RR = $2 profit
• Cortaid Max Strength Anti-Itch Cream (0.5 oz) $3, use $1 coupon (3/14 RP *Exp 5/31 or 4/25 SS) and get $3 rebate (Limit 1, except RI - Limit 2, will print at register) = $1 profit
• Nivea Men's Body Wash $4.99, BOGO sale, use two $3 coupons (5/2 RP) = $1.01 profit *Better deal during week of 6/13 if you can hold off - $3 profit on each bottle!
• U by Kotex $3.49, use $1 coupon (or 4/18 SS *Expires 5/30) and get back $2.50 RR = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Rejuvicare Ultimate Skin, Hair or Nail Supplements (30-60 ct) $9.99, get back $10 RR = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Luster White 7 Toothpaste Power White or Sensitive Teeth Toothpaste (2.6 oz) $5, get back $5 RR = FREE
• Walgreens A-Z Select Multivitamins (60 ct) $2, get back $2 RR = FREE
• Hershey's/Twizzlers - buy $10, get back $5 RR. Could be free or moneymaker if you have coupons for FREE Pieces candy (from previous rebate). $1 coupon also available from the 4/18 SS.
• Coke 12 packs three for $12, get back $5 RR = three for $7 or $2.33 each
• Red Baron pizza $3 - great price for my fav pizza! $1.50 coupon in 4/25 SS
• 2 Day Sale Items (Sunday & Monday only) Doritos or Lays Chips $1.99, Kraft BBQ Sauce $0.79, Arizona Tea (one gallon) $1.99, Ball Park Franks BOGO sale ($4.49 each, $0.75 off 2 coupon - 5/2 RP) and Walgreens Bottled Water (24 pack) $2.49

Walgreens Monthly Deals 5/30 - 6/26

• Neutrogena Skin or Sun Care - buy three, get back $10 RR. Facial Bars are included (original, acne or fragrance free) $2.69 - $2.99 each, buy three and get back $10 RR = $1.93 - $1.03 profit (25% off sale during the week of 6/13 so even greater profit then!)

Printable Rebate Offers

• All Oxi-Active Liquid Laundry Detergent (28+ loads) Satisfaction Guarantee Exp. 8/31/10
• Aveeno Ageless Vitality Elasticity Recharging System Product $10 rebate and $5 coupon Exp. 5/31/10
• Brawny Paper Towels Satisfaction Guarantee Exp. 60 days after purchase
• Caregiver's Marketplace - many rebates for a variety of items
• Clorox 2 Stain Fighter and Color Booster Laundry Detergent Satisfaction Guarantee (up to $7) Exp. 6/30/10
• Clorox Toiletwand System $5 rebate Exp. 2/1/11
• Dawn Plus Vinger Alternative Satisfaction Guarantee Exp. 3/14/11
• Feline Pine Scoop Kitty Litter (3.8 - 4.1 lb box) TMF Exp. 6/30/10
• Hershey's Kisses, Reese's PB Cup Miniatures, Hershey's Miniatures Chocolate Bars or York Peppermint Patties - buy four and recieve one Fandango Promo Code good for one movie ticket valid up to $12 Exp. 6/30/10
• Hill's Science Diet Pet Foods 3 Bag Challenge - get $5 and coupons
• Just for Men Touch of Gray Haircolor TMF up to $9.50 Exp. 12/31/2010 *This rebate appears to be once per lifetime (pooey on you Just for Men!)
• Kellogg's Bonus Bucks - buy three specially marked cereals, enter codes from box online and get $10 Bonus Buck certificate via mail. No limit on how many you can redeem. Exp. 9/30/10
• Land o Lakes Butter with Olive Oil - buy ICBINB or Smart Balance, send in UPC and receipt and get coupon for free LOL Exp. 5/31/10
• Method Laundry Detergent with Smart Clean Technology Satisfaction Guarantee Exp. 6/30/10 $2 coupon available here or $4 coupon here
• Olay Pro-X - spend $50 on facial moisturizers and/or cleansers, get back $20 Exp. 6/4/10
• Oxy-Strength Pet Odor & Stain Eliminator $1.50 rebate Exp. 12/31/10
• P&G - buy $30 of qualifying items, get $12 rebate (details in fine print) Valid while supplies last or until 6/30/10
• Pantene ProV Satisfaction Guarantee - 2x your purchase price (up to $12) Exp. 12/30/2010
• Physician's Formula Bamboo Wear Compact, Mirror & Brush Exp. 12/31/10 *Have to include Try Me Free sticker from the package to qualify
• Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Mascara Duo $10.95 rebate Exp. 12/31/10 *Have to include Try Me Free sticker from package to qualify
• Roc Brilliance Product $20 rebate Exp. 6/30/10 $3 coupon also available on same link
• NEW LINK! SC Johnson - Buy three, get back $5 (Limit 3 rebates per household) Exp. 6/30/10 ***Although you can do this rebate three times, each $5 rebate has to be mailed separately (yuck). Be careful how you purchase your items so you have enough receipts.
• Swiffer Refills - buy $20, get back $10 prepaid rewards card Exp. 6/30/10
• World's Best Cat Litter TMF up to $12.99 Exp. 12/31/10

Getting Ready for Gaga

In 55 minutes, I will be enjoying a delicious hour of my two favorite things: Lady Gaga and Glee. 54 minutes...
CVS

• 2 Gillette Body Washes $4 each, used BOGO coupon (5/2 P&G) and got back $8 EB ($4 each, Limit 2) = $4 profit *Tried to also use $4 off 2 coupon but cashier vetoed it, no biggie
• Finesse Hair Spray $3.99, used $1 coupon and will submit for $3 rebate (5/16 SS) = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Conair Infiniti Hair Straightener $14.99 - clearanced down from $75.99
• Used $5 EB (from Bayer deal a couple weeks ago where you got $5 instead of the $15 you were supposed to, scanned as $15) and $6.99 EB, total was $1.88

ShopRite

• Oscar Mayer hot dogs $3.49, used FREE coupon (from Kraft sample pack, cashier entered as $3.99) = $0.50 profit
• Oscar Mayer cold cuts $3.99, used FREE coupon (from Kraft sample pack, cashier entered as $4.49) = $0.50 profit
• Bulls-Eye BBQ sauce $1.69, used FREE coupon (from Kraft sample pack) = FREE
• 8 Crystal Lite to-go packs $1.99 each, used eight $1 coupons = $0.99 each
• 3 Crystal Lite bigger packs $1.99 each, used $3 off 3 coupon = $0.99 each

*Will use all these items towards the $10 Kraft rebate (WYB $30 worth) - I only spent $10.89 on the Crystal Lite, so all these will have only cost me $1.89 after the rebate

• Hellmanns Mayo $2.99 each, used two $0.75 coupons = $1.49 each
• 4 Borden Single Sensations Cheese $0.88 each, used three $1 coupons = $0.52 for all four *Could have only bought three packages but then the cashier would have had to adjust the last coupon down and I didn't feel like dealing with the hassle
• Total was $7.29

My Life is Complete

Walgreens

• Complete Multipurpose Solution (12 oz) $7.99, use $2 coupon (5/16 RP) and get back $8 RR = $2 profit
• Hunts tomato sauce $0.25
• Used $4.50 RR, total was $2.30

Out of other RR's to use as payment, I just bought each Complete on its own and paid with gift cards. After $0.56 tax on each bottle, I made $1.45 profit on each, so $11.60 profit today.

Sunday Shopping

Walgreens

• Complete Multipurpose Solution (12 oz) $7.99, use $2 coupon (5/16 RP) and get back $8 RR = $2 profit
• 2 Hunts tomato sauces $0.25 each - had planned on using two RR's to pay, so I picked up two of these. I did my math wrong and wasn't able to use both though.
• Used $3 RR, total was $4.05 - paid with gift card

Then I repeated with just one Hunts:

• Complete Multipurpose Solution (12 oz) $7.99, use $2 coupon (5/16 RP) and get back $8 RR = $2 profit
• Hunts tomato sauce $0.25
• Used $4.50 RR, total was $2.30

CVS - DBF's card

• Dinner and a Movie Gift card $50 (Applebees and AMC Theater - your store's selection may vary), got back $10 EB (Limit 2) = $10 profit
• 2 Old Spice Body Washes $4 each, used BOGO coupon (5/2 P&G - cashier entered in as regular price - $5.29) and got back $8 EB ($4 each, Limit 2) = $5.29 profit
• CVS Shampoo $0.99, used $1 CRT (no beeps) = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Used $1 EB, total was $52.31 - can't use EB's towards gift cards so I paid balance with my credit card. Got back $1 EB for using reusable bags

Chameleon Cat

On a random note, Mousse is turning brown! See the lighter patch on his side? That started to appear a month or so ago. Weird huh?

Target - here's a link to a Slick Deals thread that catalogs all the available Target coupons. I love it!

• 5 Motrin PM's $3.99 each (regular price), used five $3 coupons (4/18 RP) and five $1 Target coupons = FREE

ShopRite

• 4 Solo Cups $1.99 each, used four $0.75 coupons (printables, no longer available) and got back $4 catalina (WYB 4) = $2.04 profit
• 4 Honest Tea's $1.49 each, used four $0.50 coupons and got back $3 catalina (WYB 4) = $1.04 profit
• 2 Sorrento string cheeses $3.99 each, used $3 off 2 coupon (5/2 SS) and will submit for $5 peelie rebate (Limit 5 per household!) = FREE/$0.02 profit
• 2 Jack Daniel's Barbecue Sauce $1.50 each, used two $0.75 coupons (5/16 SS) = FREE
• 2 Wise chips $1.89 each, used two $0.50 coupons = $0.89 each
• Milk $1.99
• Total was $13.30

Got my CVS Shopping Done

Did you LOVE the Safety Dance on Glee as much as I did? Is that the guy from ABDC's Heavy Impact in the video?

CVS - my new card. This store was out of the Blade razors, so I got a raincheck for them.

• Aussie Sham/Cond and Styler $2.99 each, used $2 coupon (5/16 RP) and got back $4 EB ($2 each, Limit 2) = $0.02 profit
• CVS Coastal Rain shampoo $0.99, used $1 CRT = $0.01 profit (no beeps!)
• Drano Max $6.49 - there's a satisfaction guarantee on this if it doesn't work well
• Dial soap $1.88, got back $1 EB (Limit 1) = $0.88
• Pet bed $5.99 - my cats love these and they're cheap enough that when they get really dirty, I just toss 'em.
• Used $4 off $20 coupon, $2 EB, $2 EB and $10 EB, total was $1.47

DBF's card

• J&J Reach Floss (55 yard) $1.99, used $1 coupon (3/7 RP) and got back $2 EB (monthly deal, Limit 2) = $1 profit
• Aussie Sham/Cond and Styler $2.99 each, used $2 coupon (5/16 RP) and got back $4 EB ($2 each, Limit 2) = $0.02 profit
• Blade 5 Razor System $6.99, got back $6.99 EB (Limit 1) = FREE
• Used $2 EB, $4 EB and $4.99 EB, total was $2.02 - paid using my e-gift card. I told the cashier it was a gift card and she proceeded to just scan it like a coupon (smacking hand on forehead). She couldn't figure it out, so started to hand it back to me and said "your total is only $2.02...". Sigh. Again, I nicely told her it was a gift card and that the instructions for use are included right on it. She finally figured it out and I went on my merry way.

Walgreens

• 6 Stride Gums $1 each, used three BOGO coupons (5/16 SS) and $1 off 2 WAG coupon (from monthly coupon book, scans three times automatically) = FREE
• Total was $0.42 (tax)

Second store

• 2 Gillette Body Washes $4.49 each, cashier was super nice and let me use $4 off 2 coupon and BOGO coupon (entered in as $4.99, both from 5/2 P&G) and got back $4.50 RR = $4.51 profit
• 4 Stride Gums $1 each, used two BOGO coupons (5/16 SS) and $1 off 2 WAG coupon (from monthly coupon book, scans twice automatically) = FREE
• Total was $1.40

A&P

• 5 Francesco Rinaldi sauces $1 each - ok price, I was almost out
• 4 Country Crock spreads four for $5 - out of this as well
• Dawn Plus Vinegar Alternative $2.59, used $0.50 coupon (5/2 P&G) and will send away for satisfaction guarantee if I don't like it
• Total was $11.42

5/23 - 5/29

As always, my deals all come from the wonderful folks at HCW, Slick Deals and Erica at iheartcvs.com, iheartriteaid.com and iheartwags.com.

CVS - thanks to Desert Diva for this great tip! Here's how to get a $5 off $30 coupon for CVS mailed to you: login or create an account with Recycle Bank and enter in UPC's for Nature Made bottles (I'm sure we all have tons of those! or use this code: 031604013028). You can enter in the same code up to 5 times and you get 10 points each time. Once you accumulate 50 points, you can redeem them for a $5 off $30 coupon (once per month). I've requested coupons with them before and they arrive in the mail pretty fast.

• Dinner and a Movie Gift card $50, get back $10 EB (Limit 2) = $10 profit *Last time I got this, it was for Applebees and AMC theaters - your store's selection may vary. I consider this a profit b/c you're getting back the full $50 you spend on the gift cards, just as gift card money.
• Gillette or Old Spice Body Wash $4, buy two of either and use BOGO coupon or $4 off 2 Gillette coupon (5/2 P&G) and get back $8 EB ($4 each, Limit 2) = $4 profit *If you buy two Old Spices, use the buy two body washes & get free body spray coupon from the 5/2 P&G for three items for FREE. Thanks for the tip Michelle!
• Sobe Lifewater BOGO, use BOGO coupon = two for FREE
• Unilever Products - buy $10, get $3 EB (Limit 1). Includes Ragu (three for $5), Lipton ($2.49) and Hellmanns $2.99
• Nature's Bounty Vitamins - still BOGO sale, so free or profit if you have any $5 coupons left

CVS Monthly Deals

• J&J Reach Floss (55 yard) $1.99, use $1 coupon (3/7 RP) and get back $2 EB (Limit 2) = $1 profit

Rite Aid - $5 off $20 available here or $5 off $25 here. I love Slick Deals!! Here's a link to all the current Video Values coupons (no movie watching necessary!)

• Cascade Automatic Dish Detergent Gel or Powder (45 oz) or Action Pacs (15 ct) $2.99, use $0.50 coupon (5/2 P&G) and get back $2 (SCR #83) = $0.49

Walgreens

• Complete Multipurpose Solution (12 oz) $7.99, use $2 coupon (5/16 RP) and get back $8 RR = $2 profit
• Noxema Bikini Shave & Trim Disposable Razors $2.99 - $3.29 (price may vary), BOGO sale and use two $2 coupons (5/23 RP) = $1.01 - $0.71 profit
• Carefree Pantiliners (22 pk) $0.99 with in-circular coupon (give second), use $1 coupon (4/25 SS) = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Goody Ouchless Headband Med Flex Tip, Ouchless TN Adult Flex Tip Headband 2 count, Ouchless Clasp Barrette 2 count or Ouchless Updo Barrette Small $2.99, get back $3 RR = FREE/$0.01 profit *Be on the lookout for a single barrette that says "Comfort Flex UPDO Barrette" (UPC 04145709291) - reported to be $0.99 and still produce the $3 RR $3 RR.
• Colgate Total Advanced or Enamel Strength Toothpaste (4 oz) $2.99, use $1 coupon (Diabetes and You magazine - found at WAG) and get back $2 RR = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Kellogg's Items - spend $10, get back $5 RR. Includes Cheez-Its (7.5 or 9 oz), Keebler Cookies or Crackers (11.5 - 16 oz) or Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats (8 count) - all four for $10.

Printable Rebate Offers

• All Oxi-Active Liquid Laundry Detergent (28+ loads) Satisfaction Guarantee Exp. 8/31/10
• Aveeno Ageless Vitality Elasticity Recharging System Product $10 rebate and $5 coupon Exp. 5/31/10
• Brawny Paper Towels Satisfaction Guarantee Exp. 60 days after purchase
• Caregiver's Marketplace - many rebates for a variety of items
• Clorox 2 Stain Fighter and Color Booster Laundry Detergent Satisfaction Guarantee (up to $7) Exp. 6/30/10
• Clorox Toiletwand System $5 rebate Exp. 2/1/11
• Dawn Plus Vinger Alternative Satisfaction Guarantee Exp. 3/14/11
• Feline Pine Scoop Kitty Litter (3.8 - 4.1 lb box) TMF Exp. 6/30/10
• Hershey's Kisses, Reese's PB Cup Miniatures, Hershey's Miniatures Chocolate Bars or York Peppermint Patties - buy four and recieve one Fandango Promo Code good for one movie ticket valid up to $12 Exp. 6/30/10
• Hill's Science Diet Pet Foods 3 Bag Challenge - get $5 and coupons
• Just for Men Touch of Gray Haircolor TMF up to $9.50 Exp. 12/31/2010 *This rebate appears to be once per lifetime (pooey on you Just for Men!)
• Kellogg's Bonus Bucks - buy three specially marked cereals, enter codes from box online and get $10 Bonus Buck certificate via mail. No limit on how many you can redeem. Exp. 9/30/10
• Land o Lakes Butter with Olive Oil - buy ICBINB or Smart Balance, send in UPC and receipt and get coupon for free LOL Exp. 5/31/10
• Method Laundry Detergent with Smart Clean Technology Satisfaction Guarantee Exp. 6/30/10 $2 coupon available here or $4 coupon here
• Olay Pro-X - spend $50 on facial moisturizers and/or cleansers, get back $20 Exp. 6/4/10
• Oxy-Strength Pet Odor & Stain Eliminator $1.50 rebate Exp. 12/31/10
• P&G - buy $30 of qualifying items, get $12 rebate (details in fine print) Valid while supplies last or until 6/30/10
• Pantene ProV Satisfaction Guarantee - 2x your purchase price (up to $12) Exp. 12/30/2010
• Physician's Formula Bamboo Wear Compact, Mirror & Brush Exp. 12/31/10 *Have to include Try Me Free sticker from the package to qualify
• Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Mascara Duo $10.95 rebate Exp. 12/31/10 *Have to include Try Me Free sticker from package to qualify
• Roc Brilliance Product $20 rebate Exp. 6/30/10 $3 coupon also available on same link
• NEW LINK! SC Johnson - Buy three, get back $5 (Limit 3 rebates per household) Exp. 6/30/10 ***Although you can do this rebate three times, each $5 rebate has to be mailed separately (yuck). Be careful how you purchase your items so you have enough receipts.
• Swiffer Refills - buy $20, get back $10 prepaid rewards card Exp. 6/30/10
• World's Best Cat Litter TMF up to $12.99 Exp. 12/31/10

Fast WAG Run

Walgreens

• 2 Gillette Body Washes $4.49 each, used BOGO coupon (5/2 P&G) and got back $4.50 RR = two for FREE/$0.01 profit
• 2 Forever stamps $8.80 each
• Total was $22.72 - paid with $20 in gift cards and $2.72 in cash. Tried to use RR's, but the cashier wouldn't allow it since they aren't supposed to be used on stamps.

Free Pasta

Robin Hood was great!! I loved it from start to finish, except for the guy behind us explaining every minute of the movie to his kid (who was sitting on his lap). Why can't people just shut their traps? On Sunday, DBF and I went to the Crossings in PA and poked around the outlets, then had lunch at Five Guys. Yum! I did some more cooking - whipping up a batch of Rachael Ray's turkey meatballs. Off to fill out the millions of rebates I have piled up...
ShopRite

• 3 San Giorgio Pastas $1 each (must buy three for this price), used three $0.50 coupons = FREE
• 2 Heluva Good Dips $1.29, used two $0.50 coupons = $0.58 or $0.29 each
• Total was $0.58

Walmart - used up the last of my Tampax coupons after I checked out the details on the movie tickets. The offer expires 10/31 and the movie tickets are good for one month after you enter your codes and print the ticket. So I'm going to print out the tickets as we want to use them.

• 8 Tampax Tampons $6.97 each, used eight $2 coupons (5/2 P&G) = $4.97 each *Each box has a code to get a FREE movie ticket (check for participating theaters here)

Also picked up two FREE Purina Pro Plan pouches at Petsmart using the free coupon from the 3/28 SS. We love going on Saturdays since they usually have pets there for adoption. DBF warmed up to a beautiful Australian cattle dog that was cowering in the back of her cage and I fell in love with a pudgy puppy with the biggest paws. Its hard to not take them all home with us.

What do you do when you have tons of fruit?

You make muffins of course! Apple cinnamon...

and blueberry. Yum!

Fruit salad doesn't hurt either. We are headed out to see Robin Hood using two free movie passes from the Tampax I bought. Then we're gonna go to TGIF for dinner - I've got $24 in rewards money to use there. Happy Saturday everyone!

Four Store Friday

Walmart - saw this great deal on The Coupon Goddess. Wallyworld is definitely one of my least favorite stores, but I couldn't find these specially marked packages at Target. I just bought two so I can see how long the movie tickets are good for. If its a while, I'm going to go back for more.

• 2 Tampax Tampons $6.64 each, used two $2 coupons (5/2 P&G) = $4.64 each *Each box has a code to get a FREE movie ticket (check for participating theaters here). Paying about $5 for a movie ticket sounds good to me!

CVS - DBF's card

• 2 Nature's Bounty Vitamins - one was $4.99 and one was $6.29, used two $5 coupons = $3.71 profit
• Bayer Contour or Contour USB Meters (PSA $19.99), used $10 coupon (4/25 RP) and got back $15 EB (Limit 1) = $5.01 profit
• U by Kotex Pantiliners (50-60 ct), Pads (14-18 ct) or Tampons (18 ct) $4.99, used $1 coupon (or April All You magazine) and got back $4.99 EB (Limit 1) = $1 profit
• 2 Crest Prohealth Toothpastes (4.2 oz) $3.50 each, used two $0.75 coupons (5/2 P&G) and got back $7 EB ($3.50 each, Limit 2) = $1.50 profit
• 2 Carefree Body Shape Pantiliners $1, used two $1 coupons (4/25 SS) = FREE
• 2 Right Guard Total Defense Deodorants $2.69 each, used $3 off 2 coupon and got back $4 EB ($2 each, Limit 2) = $1.62 profit
• Welch's Juice $1.79 - I was SO thirsty!
• Used $2 EB, $6.99 EB and $10 EB, total was $1.82

Walgreens - I went to Target to use up the last of my Schick coupons but they were totally out. I did find a really cute belt for $6.99 - paid with my gift cards and then I headed to WAG:

• Schick Hydro Razor $7.99, used $5 coupon (5/9 SS) and got back $5 RR = $2.01 profit
• Total was $3.55 - paid with gift card

ShopRite

• Red Baron by the Slice Pizza $3.33, used $2 coupon (facebook printable, $1.50 coupon available in 4/25 SS) and will submit for Try Me Free rebate (4/25 SS) = $2 profit
• 6 Carolina Rice Mixes four for $3 or $0.75 each, used three $0.75 off 2 coupons (2/7 or 4/25 RP) = FREE
• Hunts BBQ sauce $0.88
• Total was $2.11

Then I bought $21.13 worth of produce for a second Dos Equis $10 NBPR rebate WYB $20 of produce. I'm bringing a bunch of the fruit over to my parents, that's way too much fruit for just me.

Berry Bonanza

The crafty bug bit me today and I spent the last couple hours working on some pages in a scrapbook I keep of DBF's and my vacations. Its been ages since I've done any scrapbooking and it felt really nice to unwind and reminisce about our some of our day trips and vacations. With all the tons (and tons!) of supplies that I have, its still a challenge to find that "perfect" paper, sticker, embellishment or whatever. I love getting absorbed in it all, but hate cleaning everything up again. With my curious kitties, I can't leave anything out, unless I'd like to add some nice teeth or claw marks to it.
Stop & Shop

• 2 Hillshire Farm kielbasas $4.39 each, BOGO sale, will use these to finish out a $10 Dos Equis NBPR rebate (WYB $20 of meat, Exp. 5/15)
• 3 Purina Kitten Chow $1.50 each, used three FREE coupons (5/2 SS) = FREE
• Milk $2.19
• Total was $6.84

Then separately, I bought:

• 2 Sorrento string cheeses $3.79 each, used $3 off 2 coupon (5/2 SS) and will submit for $5 peelie rebate (Limit 5 per household!) = $0.42 profit

Finally, I bought:

• 2 packages strawberries and one package blackberries - all three for $5
• 2 packages blueberries $2.50 each
• Total was $10 - will use these to finish out a $10 Dos Equis NBPR rebate (WYB $20 of produce, Exp. 5/15)

I purposely waited until today to buy all this fruit. I bought the first half of the items for this rebate last weekend and now I can munch on these goodies all next week. I've definitely had my full servings of fruits and veggies lately!

5/16 - 5/22

As always, my deals all come from the wonderful folks at HCW, Slick Deals and Erica at iheartcvs.com, iheartriteaid.com and iheartwags.com.

CVS - thanks to Desert Diva for this great tip! Here's how to get a $5 off $30 coupon for CVS mailed to you: login or create an account with Recycle Bank and enter in UPC's for Nature Made bottles (I'm sure we all have tons of those! or use this code: 031604013028). You can enter in the same code up to 5 times and you get 10 points each time. Once you accumulate 50 points, you can redeem them for a $5 off $30 coupon (once per month). I've requested coupons with them before and they arrive in the mail pretty fast.

• Blade 5 Razor System $6.99, get back $6.99 EB (Limit 1) = FREE
• Aussie or Herbal Essences Sham/Cond/Stylers $2.99 each, use BOGO Aussie coupon or $1 HE coupon (5/16 RP) and get back $2 EB (Limit 2) = $1.01 profit on two Aussie's or $0.02 profit on two HE's
• Spend $10, get back $3 EB (Limit 1) - Includes Act II, David Sunflower, Chef Boyardee ($1.50 off 4 coupon) or Hunt's $1.25 each or Poppycock or Orville Redenbacher's $2.50 each.
• Pepsi four for $12, get back $3 EB (Limit 1) = four for $9

CVS Monthly Deals

• J&J Reach Floss (55 yard) $1.99, use $1 coupon (3/7 RP) and get back $2 EB (Limit 2) = $1 profit

Rite Aid - $5 off $20 available here or $5 off $25 here. I love Slick Deals!! Here's a link to all the current Video Values coupons (no movie watching necessary!) No good deals yet...

Walgreens

• Old Spice or Gillette Body Wash $4.49, get back $4.50 RR = FREE/$0.01 profit. Variety of coupons out there: Old Spice BOGO coupon (4/18 RP), Gillette body wash FREE WYB antiper/deo and $2 deo coupon (5/16 RP), Old Spice Fresh Collection deo FREE WYB body wash (5/2 P&G) or BOGO coupon (5/2 P&G) One of the best scenarios for these coupons: buy Gillette body wash and odor sheild deodorant ($5.49), use the FREE body wash coupon (5/16 RP) and the $2 deo coupon (5/16 RP) and get back your RR = $1.01 profit
• Dulcolax Balance 7 Day (4.1 oz) $6.99, use $5 coupon (May All You magazine) and get back $2 RR = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Stride Gum $1 each, buy two and use BOGO coupon (5/16 SS) and $1 off 2 Walgreens coupon (from monthly coupon booklet) = two for FREE

Printable Rebate Offers

• Aveeno Ageless Vitality Elasticity Recharging System Product $10 rebate and $5 coupon Exp. 5/31/10
• Brawny Paper Towels Satisfaction Guarantee Exp. 60 days after purchase
• Caregiver's Marketplace - many rebates for a variety of items
• Clorox Toiletwand System $5 rebate Exp. 2/1/11
• Dawn Plus Vinger Alternative Satisfaction Guarantee Exp. 3/14/11
• Feline Pine Scoop Kitty Litter (3.8 - 4.1 lb box) TMF Exp. 6/30/10
• Hershey's Kisses, Reese's PB Cup Miniatures, Hershey's Miniatures Chocolate Bars or York Peppermint Patties - buy four and recieve one Fandango Promo Code good for one movie ticket valid up to $12 Exp. 6/30/10
• Hill's Science Diet Pet Foods 3 Bag Challenge - get $5 and coupons
• Just for Men Touch of Gray Haircolor TMF up to $9.50 Exp. 12/31/2010 *This rebate appears to be once per lifetime (pooey on you Just for Men!)
• Kellogg's Bonus Bucks - buy three specially marked cereals, enter codes from box online and get $10 Bonus Buck certificate via mail. No limit on how many you can redeem. Exp. 9/30/10
• Land o Lakes Butter with Olive Oil - buy ICBINB or Smart Balance, send in UPC and receipt and get coupon for free LOL Exp. 5/31/10
• Method Laundry Detergent with Smart Clean Technology Satisfaction Guarantee Exp. 6/30/10 $2 coupon available here or $4 coupon here
• Olay Pro-X - spend $50 on facial moisturizers and/or cleansers, get back $20 Exp. 6/4/10
• Oxy-Strength Pet Odor & Stain Eliminator $1.50 rebate Exp. 12/31/10
• P&G - buy $30 of qualifying items, get $12 rebate (details in fine print) Valid while supplies last or until 6/30/10
• Pantene ProV Satisfaction Guarantee - 2x your purchase price (up to $12) Exp. 12/30/2010
• Physician's Formula Bamboo Wear Compact, Mirror & Brush Exp. 12/31/10 *Have to include Try Me Free sticker from the package to qualify
• Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Mascara Duo $10.95 rebate Exp. 12/31/10 *Have to include Try Me Free sticker from package to qualify
• Roc Brilliance Product $20 rebate Exp. 6/30/10 $3 coupon also available on same link
• NEW LINK! SC Johnson - Buy three, get back $5 (Limit 3 rebates per household) Exp. 6/30/10 ***Although you can do this rebate three times, each $5 rebate has to be mailed separately (yuck). Be careful how you purchase your items so you have enough receipts.
• Swiffer Refills - buy $20, get back $10 prepaid rewards card Exp. 6/30/10
• World's Best Cat Litter TMF up to $12.99 Exp. 12/31/10

Hydro Profit

I would have made a higher profit buying these razors at Walgreens, but I didn't feel like doing all those transactions. Instead, I headed off to Target:

• 6 Schick Hydro Razors $6.99 each (Hydro 3 is $6.99 and Hydro 5 is $7.99), used six $5 coupons (5/9 SS) and six $1 Target coupons (direct link here) and get back $5 Target gift card for every 2 that I bought ($15 total) = $9.06 profit
• Got $0.05 reusable bag discount, total was $8.33, overall profit = $6.67 after tax

Marathon Monday

Today was my first day at a new campus at work. This is now the fourth campus I've worked at during my 2 1/2 year tenure at this school! Its a drastic change of pace for me, now I'm back to having free time during the day to peruse message boards and HCW. Since last August, I've barely had time during the day to make a personal phone call, let alone scope out a great deal, so I'd been doing all my research at home. I know that's how it should be, but its tough to sit there on the computer at night after having been on it all day as well. Plus my home computer is old and veeeeerrrrrryyyyyy slllloooowww.ShopRite - sign up for a $2 catalina here. Says it takes 2 days to process and will print at checkout.

• 4 Carolina Rice Mixes four for $3 or $0.75 each, used two $0.75 off 2 coupons (2/7 or 4/25 RP) = FREE
• 2 Butterball Ground Turkey $1.99, used $0.75 coupon (use zip 30013) = $0.49 each - will use this plus the kielbasa I bought yesterday for a $10 Dos Equis rebate on meat
• Total was $0.98

Working on a $10 Dos Equis NBPR rebate for $20 of produce. The rebate requires that you include UPC's, which I think is an odd requirement for a produce rebate. Anyhoo, I was trying to buy produce items that have UPC's so I won't hit any problems (fingers crossed).

• Red Seedless Grapes $3.34 ($0.99/lb) - these are deeeelish!
• Pineapple Core $2.99
• Baby Carrots $1.50
• Celery $1.99
• Total was $8.70

A&P

• 2 Fresh Express lettuces $2 each, used two $1 tearpad coupons = $1 each

CVS - my card

• 4 Nature's Bounty Vitamins - three at $4.99 each and one at $6.29 each, used four $5 coupons = $8.72 profit
• Bayer Contour or Contour USB Meters $19.99, used $10 coupon (4/25 RP) and got back $15 EB (Limit 1) = $5.01 profit *Cashier had to manually print $10 EB, it only printed $5 for me
• U by Kotex Pantiliners (50-60 ct), Pads (14-18 ct) or Tampons (18 ct) $4.99, used $1 coupon (or April All You magazine) and $1 CVS coupon and got back $4.99 EB (Limit 1) = $2 profit
• J&J Reach Floss (55 yard) $1.99, used $1 coupon (3/7 RP) and got back $2 EB (monthly deal, Limit increased to 2!) = $1 profit
• Crest Prohealth Toothpaste (4.2 oz) $3.50, used $0.75 coupon (5/2 P&G) and got back $3.50 EB (Limit 2) = $0.75 profit
• 2 Carefree Body Shape Pantiliners $1, used two $1 coupons (4/25 SS) = FREE
• Tostitos $3 - this finishes out a second Dos Equis NBPR rebate for $5 WYB three bags of tortilla chips
• Used $10 EB, total was $1.38, got back $1 EB for green bag tag, overall profit = $15.11 (not counting the rebate)

New Card

• 6 Nature's Bounty Vitamins - five at $4.99 each and one at $5.79 each, used six $5 coupons = $14.23 profit
• Bayer Contour or Contour USB Meters $19.99, used $10 coupon (4/25 RP) and got back $15 EB (Limit 1) = $5.01 profit *Cashier had to manually print $10 EB, it only printed $5 for me.
• U by Kotex Pantiliners (50-60 ct), Pads (14-18 ct) or Tampons (18 ct) $4.99, used $1 coupon (or April All You magazine) and $1 CVS coupon and got back $4.99 EB (Limit 1) = $2 profit
• 2 Crest Prohealth Toothpastes (4.2 oz) $3.50 each, used two $0.75 coupons (5/2 P&G) and got back $7 EB ($3.50 each, Limit 2) = $1.50 profit
• 2 Right Guard Total Defense Deodorants $2.99 each, used two $1.50 coupon (now prints as $3 off 2) and got back $4 EB ($2 each, Limit 2) = $1.02 profit
• J&J Reach Floss (55 yard) $1.99, used $1 coupon (3/7 RP) and got back $2 EB (monthly deal, Limit increased to 2!) = $1 profit
• 2 Carefree Body Shape Pantiliners $1, used two $1 coupons (4/25 SS) = FREE
• Used $4 off $20 coupon, total was $5.06 and got back $1 EB for green bag tag and another $4 off $20 coupon - I'm loving having a new card! Overall profit = $28.93

Walgreens

• EOS Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream (7 oz) $2.99, got back $3 RR = FREE/$0.01 profit
• 2 Axe Detailers and one Axe Body Wash $3.99 each, got three codes for FREE Redbox codes - DBF loves the detailers and since I had RR's to burn, might as well get some free movies out of the deal.
• Walgreens Spearmint Leaves $0.39
• Used $5 RR and $10 RR, total was $1.43

Free Kitten Chow to Donate

Stop & Shop - register your S&S card here and get a coupon loaded to your card for a FREE dozen S&S eggs and a FREE pound of S&S butter.

• S&S Dozen Eggs $1.69 = FREE - left these at DBF's
• S&S Butter $2.99 = FREE
• Pace Picante Sauce $2.79
• Laughing Cow Cheese $3 - thought the satisfaction guarantee was still going on but its expired, oops!
• Total was $5.79

Then I bought:

• 4 Hillshire Farm kielbasas $4.39 each, BOGO sale, will use these towards $10 Dos Equis NBPR rebate (WYB $20 of meat, Exp. 5/15)
• 6 Purina Kitten Chow $1.50 each, used six FREE coupons (5/2 SS) = FREE
• 3 Mighty Dog cans $0.69 each, used three FREE coupons (3/28 SS) = FREE
• Milk $1.99
• Total was $11.54

Walgreens

• Schick Hydro Razor $7.99, used $5 coupon (5/9 SS) and got back $5 RR = $2.01 profit
• EOS Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream (7 oz) $2.99, got back $3 RR = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Walgreens Gum Drops $0.39
• 2 Sodas for DBF and I $1.59 each
• Used $2 RR, $3 RR and $3 RR, total was $2.41

BPR

Finally did a BPR rebate - beer purchase required! I wanted to take advantage of the $2 Smirnoff rebate in the 5/2 RP so my sister and I headed over to Bottle King to pick up these six packs for $7.99 each. I'll send away for one rebate at my address, one at DBF's address and one in my sister's name since she paid for one.

Target

• 6 Scrubbing Bubbles Extend a Clean or Daily Shower Sprayers $7.99 each, used six $5 coupons (4/11 SS) and six coupons for a $5 Target gift card WYB a sprayer (5/2 SS) = $12.06 profit ($2.01 profit for each one you buy)
• Greenworks Detergent $12.99, used $1.50 coupon (4/18 SS) and will submit for rebate = $1.50 profit
• Used $11.35 in gift cards I already had, paid $20.25 OOP

I'm going to hit another Target today to use up my three last SB coupons. Love deals like this!

Darn that Glare

Sorry (again) for the glare. I hate to put all the groceries away, then take them out again when the light is better. I need to find a better spot for afternoon photo shoots.

ShopRite

• 2 Mission Tortillas $1.49 each, used two $0.75 coupons (select Kroger, then don't enter in a zip code) = FREE
• $21.46 worth of Perdue chicken breasts, will submit for $10 Dos Equis rebate (WYB $20 of fresh meat or seafood) = $11.46 OOP
• Broccoli $1.19 ($0.99/lb)
• 10 bags SR shredded cheese $1.66 each
• Oscar Mayer hot dogs $2.50
• Used three $3 catalinas and two $1 catalinas, total was $31.31

Second transaction

• 4 cans Mighty Dog food $0.69 each, used four freebie coupons (3/28 SS) = FREE
• 2 Sorrento string cheeses $3.99 each, used $3 off 2 coupon (5/2 SS) and will submit for $5 peelie rebate (Limit 5 per household!) = FREE
• Got $0.10 bag discount, total was $5.07

Nuthin Fancy

Yikes, sorry about the glare.

CVS - did this on my new card

• Depends Variety Pack (6 ct) $6.99, used $2 coupon and got back $6.99 EB (Limit 1) = $2 profit
• J&J Reach Floss (55 yard) $1.99, used $1 coupon (3/7 RP) and got back $2 EB (monthly deal, limit 1) = $1 profit
• Colgate Total Advanced or Enamel Strength Toothpaste (4 oz) $2.99, used $1 coupon (April All You magazine) and got back $2 EB (Limit 2) = FREE/$0.01 profit
• 4 DiGiorno Pizzas $6.99 each, used raincheck for BOGO for $0.01 and then used two FREE coupons (from previous rebate) = $0.02 for all four
• Used $4 off $20 coupon and $2.49 EB, total was $1.80

Walgreens

• 5 bags Walgreens shredded cheese $2 each
• 2 Solo Cups $5 each
• Used two $10 RR's, total was $0.70