Sunday Shopping

Price Chopper

• 2 Reynold's Baking Cups $1 each, used two $0.35 coupons = $0.30 each
• 2 PC Sliced cheeses $3 each
• 4 Banquet Sausages $1 each
• 4 Hillshire Farms Kielbasa $2.50 each, used two $1 off 2 coupons (10/14 RP) = $8 or $2 each
• 2 PC frozen veggies $1 each
• President Brie $4.49 - probably coupons out there for this but I got it on impulse 
• 5+ lb. package chicken breasts $10.18 ($1.99/lb)
• Used $1 catalina and $3.10 in bottle slips, total was $31.33

I'll use the kielbasa and sausages towards a $10 Pyramid Ale NBPR rebate.  I got all of my rebate checks back for the spring/summer and now I'm working on my fall/winter ones.  I don't have the full list of qualifying items, but just like before, you can buy any kind of meat (no store brands in NY).

ShopRite

• Mrs. Smith's Pie $1.99, used $1.50 coupon (9/30 SS) = $0.49
• 3 Mission Tortillas $1.49 each
• 2 Wheat Thins $2 each, used $1 off 2 coupon (11/11 SS) = $3 or $1.50 each
• 2 Breakstone Sour Creams $0.99 each, used $1 off 2 coupon (11/11 SS) = $0.98 or $0.49 each
• 5 SR shredded cheeses $1.99 each
• 4 Oscar Mayer Cold Cuts $2.99 each, will send away for $10 Pyramid Ale NBPR rebate = $1.96 or $0.49 each
• Borden American Cheese Singles $2.50
• Moov Frozen Strawberries $2.50 
• Used $5 catalina, total was $30.85

For whatever reason, the lights flickered a couple of times while I was in the store.  You should have heard the groans from my fellow customers at the thought of the power going out again.  Thankfully it stayed on and I high-tailed it out of there quickly.  It was so nice to buy some food and stock up the fridge a bit.

CVS - bought my papers, plus:

• 4 Skippy Peanut Butters $2.50 each, got back $3 EB (WYB $10, Limit 1) = $7 or $1.75 each

There was a Skippy coupon in today's RP.  I'll use that to get some more PB tomorrow.

Rite Aid

• 8 Lindt Chocolates $1 each, got back four $1 UP's ($1 WYB 2, Limit 4) = $4 or $0.50 each
• Betty Crocker Brownies $2.15 (should have been $2) and two RA Applesauces $1.50 each, got back $3 UP (WYB $5, Limit 3) = $2.15 or $0.71 each
• Used $2 UP and two $5 UP's, total was $1.80 

Its nice to be back to normal again.  After being without power for a week and no generator, we obviously had to throw out all of the food in our fridge and full-size freezer.  That hurt a bit, but it gave me an opportunity to give both appliances a good scrubbing.  We had a snowstorm earlier last week and I was so afraid we might lose power again but luckily, we were fine.

I forgot I took some pictures during and after the storm.  The top shot is Gigi in her favorite spot in the house, gazing outside as the rain began.

Forgot about this!  A squirrel was taunting Gigi, sitting on our steps and staring at her from behind the glass door. 

Shadow supervised the situation.

Brave little guy, isn't he?

Other than some missing shingles, this fallen tree was the only damage we sustained.  Thank goodness the tree fell to the right instead of the left where it would have definitely hit the house and taken out some wires.

Another pine tree was tipping over as a result of Sandy, so DBF chopped that one down, plus several others.  Eventually, we'll probably take them all down and plant some hedges or something between us and the neighbors.  It seems so strange without the trees there.  Now I can hear the neighbor kids screaming even more clearly.  Oh joy.  :)

Working on a Free Ham

We're doing Thanksgiving at the house this year so I'm trying to spend enough to earn a free ham.  Since its my first time cooking a big meal in the house (for more than just DBF and myself) I'm playing it a little safe and going with a ham.  My family doesn't care if we have turkey or ham, the important thing is that we're all having fun together.  I'll work my way up to a turkey, maybe next year.

I can't remember how holiday points are earned at ShopRite, anyone know?  Before or after ShopRite coupons, before manu coupons?  Who can remember.  I have $25.72 so far towards the promo.  Here's what I got today:

• 9 Lipton Tea + Honey Mixes $1.99 each (shelf $2.49 each) used four $0.60 coupons (9/9 RP) and four $0.75 coupons, got back $7 catalina and will get back $5 Savingstar credit (does this work based on shelf prices?  Not sure) = $4.89 profit if the Savingstar clears, if not $0.11 for all 9
• 4 Ricola Sugar Free Cough Drops $1.33 each, used four $0.75 coupons (10/14 RP) = FREE
• Fleischman's No Knead Bread Mix $2.79 (reg price), used $0.75 coupon (10/14 RP) and $0.75 ecoupon = $0.54
• 8 Italian Village Raviolis $0.88 each
• SR Eggs $1.88
• Used $5 catalina, total was $11.57

This was my first time using an ecoupon at ShopRite and I was very happy that I didn't have any issues.  I looked all around the store for ShopRite flatbread ($0.99, $1 ecoupon) but couldn't find them.  I checked the bakery section, the bread aisle, anyone know where these are located?

Food Shopping

Stop & Shop

• S&S Paper Towel Roll $1, used $1 S&S paper product coupon (with additional $15 purchase) = FREE 
• 3 Cracker Barrel cheeses $2.50 each and 3 Philadelphia cream cheeses $1.99 each, got back $0.20 gas discount (max 35 gallons = $7) = $6.47 or $1.07 each
• Dole Salad Mix, Celery Sticks (16 oz) and 3 Mariani Dried Fruits $2.50 each, got back $0.20 gas discount (max 35 gallons = $7) = $5.50 or $1.10 each
• Red Seedless Grapes $0.88/lb with circular coupon and additional $25 purchase = $2.15
• 6 Ore Ida Fries $3 each, used two $1.50 off 3 coupons and got $5 instant savings (WYB 6 qualifying items) = $10 or $0.60 each
• Florida's Natural OJ $3, used $1.50 off refrigerated juice purchase catalina = $1.50
• 2 S&S sliced cheeses $2.69 each - their mild cheddar slices are amazing!
• Total was $45.61

ShopRite

• 8 Campbell's Chunky Soups $1.50 each, used two $1 off 4 coupons (10/7 SS) and 4 Pop Secret Popcorns $2 each, used two $0.50 off 2 coupons (9/9 RP), got back $5 catalina for spending $20 on qualifying items = $11 or $0.91 per item
• 2 Chock Full o Nuts Coffee $1.99 each, used two $0.75 coupons (8/26 SS) = $0.49 each
• 4 Uncle Ben's Ready Rice $1.50 each (must buy two for this price), used two $1 off 2 coupons (10/7 SS) = $4 or $1 each
• Entenmann's Donuts $2.49 and Cake $3.25 (50% off sale)
• Total was $25.50

Today's Shopping

CVS - went in search of more Gillette razors but this store was out.  The coupon machine gave me a $4 off $20 skincare purchase CRT so I decided to use it on some Dermasilk.

• Dermasilk Skin Perfect $29.99, used $10 coupon (found in Reinventing Beauty mag) and got back $10 EB (Limit 1) = $9.99
• 2 Reinventing Beauty magazines $0.99 each
• Salma Hayek Nuance Shampoo (trial size) $3.19, used FREE CRT (this was actually for one of her skincare items.  The store didn't have any and allowed me to substitute the shampoo) = FREE
• Used 25% off coupon (took off $8) and $10 EB adjusted down to $9.97, total was $1.68

The cost of this transaction was just tax - $1.68.  Not bad for Dermasilk and two magazines!  I used a coupon from one of the magazines I purchased today on the Dermasilk.  I asked the cashier before ripping it out and she said it was fine.

ShopRite

• 4 Crystal Lites $1.99 each, used four $0.50 tearpad coupons (found at Walgreens) and got back $3 catalina (WYB 4) = $0.96 or $0.24 each
• 4 Sorrento Mozz Cheese $1.98 each (on sale at this price next week too), used four $1 coupons (6/24 SS) = $0.98 each
• Used $3 catalina, total was $5.32

Sunday Shopping

The beasts just love looking out the window!  Its such a beautiful day today.  The breeze is blowing and its starting to get that fall crispness in the air that I just love.

Just a little bit of shopping this morning -

CVS

• Gillette Venus Razor $7.49, used $3 coupon (8/26 P&G) and got back $5 EB (Limit at least 2) = $0.51 profit
• Alteril Sleep Aid Shot (2 pk) $5.79, get back $5.79 EB (Limit 1) = FREE 
• Paper $2 - there's only one SS insert this week so I bought the rest of my inserts from ebay
• Used $1 EB and $10 EB, total was $0.56

The Alteril rang up as $3.79 instead of $5.79 and no EB's printed.  Anyone else had this issue?  It did beep like crazy when she scanned it, so I don't know if it was something specific to this store.  When she manually printed the EB's, she printed one for $5.79 and since they round up, got one for $6 - making this deal a $2.21 profit for me.  I showed her that the Alteril rang up as $3.79, so I wasn't trying to pull a fast one.

Rite Aid

• 2 eclose Face Masks $12.99 reg price, $10.39 with 20% sale price this week, used two $5 coupons (9/9 SS) and got back $10 UP (WYB $20, Limit 2) = $0.78 or $0.39 each
• Total with tax was $12.47, paid using $10 in UP's

ShopRite

• 4 Yo Crunch Yogurts $0.49 each, used four $0.25 coupons = FREE
• 6 Stouffers Mac & Cheese $1.88 each, used three $1.50 off 2 coupons (9/9 RP) = $6.78 or $1.13 each
• 4 Crystal Lites $1.99 each, used four $0.50 tearpad coupons (found at Walgreens) and got back $3 catalina (WYB 4) = $0.96 or $0.24 each
• Total was $10.74

We are swimming in Crystal Lite right now, but for $0.24 a canister, I have no problem getting some more.  They're usually good for a couple years and we go through them pretty quickly.

Liquid Gold...

First of all, how cool is it that I hit 700K visitors today?!?  Thank you ALL for stopping by!  It really means a lot to me.  :)

Second, how funny are the Velveeta commercials lately?  Those cheesy skillets commercials were great, and now the new one with the helicopter guy at the mall?  I love it!

ShopRite - finally got here for the week.  Better late than never!

• 4 Francesco Rinaldi Sauces $1.25 each, used four $0.50 coupons (say DND but doubled at self checkout, 8/5 RP) = $0.25 each *These are on sale next week too
• 4 Turkey Hill Ice Creams $1.87 each, used two $1 off 2 coupons (7/8 RP) = $1.37 each
• 2 Lays BBQ Chips $2.14 each, will use towards $4 Smirnoff NBPR rebate on hot dogs, salsa or chips (DGUSA0335) = $0.18
• Grands Biscuits $1.99

Now here are the catalina items:

• 2 Velveeta Shells & Cheese $2.50 each, used two $1 coupons = $3
• 4 Crystal Lites $1.99 each, used four $0.50 tearpad coupons (found at Walgreens) = $3.96
• 4 Oscar Mayer Cold Cuts $2.99 each
• Total was $31.91

Got back a $5 catalina good for school supplies for purchasing $20 of qualifying items and a $10 Kraft catalina for purchasing 10 qualifying items.  After the $4 rebate, that brings the cost of this transaction down to $12.91.  Also bought a package of ground beef for $7.54 - will send away for $5 Pabst NBPR rebate on beef.

Rite Aid - now this is embarassing.  I posted earlier in the week that I was missing a $5 UP for my Schick purchases.  (found it)  Note to self - if you're going to hurridly stuff receipts into your work bag, it helps to remember that you put receipts into said bag.  But here's what's worse - that meant that I'd earned two $5 UP's.  I bought a couple more razors today, got a third $5 UP and my receipt said limit reached.  So I have no idea if I didn't earn a fourth UP like I should have or if its on some forgotten receipt somewhere.  I've been such a hot mess this week.  Either way, it was still a profit so I'm going to just move on.  

• Over the course of the week, I bought (I think) 10 Schick razors - $7.67 each minus $3 circular coupon minus $4 coupon (8/19 SS) and got back $15 UP's (I think) = $8.30 profit
• 2 Doritos $4.29 and BOGO sale, will use towards $5 Bud Light NBPR rebate on 2 bags Doritos (#32915, valid until 9/30) = FREE
• 2 Bic Highlighters (5 pk) $0.99 each, used $1 off 2 coupon (7/29 SS) and will get back $3 (SCR #46, $3 WYB 3, Limit 1) *I bought four the other day
• 2 Reynold's Wraps $4.49 each, used two $0.30 peelie coupons *Needed these to finish out a $5 Reynolds/Hefty rebate (WYB $15)

CVS - got a 25% off coupon in my email for two of my cards

• 2 Body Sprays $2.99 and $1.49 (BOGO 50% off), used $5 fragrance CRT (got today) = $0.52 profit 
• Dermasilk Skin Perfect $29.99, used $5 coupon (8/26 RP) and got back $10 EB (Limit 1) = $14.99
• Used 25% coupon (took off $6.46) and $5 EB, total was $14.88.  Got back $1 green bag EB so total cost was $8.88

Then on another card - 

• 3 Advil Congestion Relief (10 ct) $4.99 each, used two $2 coupons and $1 coupon (8/26 RP), got back $4 EB (WYB 2, Limit 1) and will send away for $10 rebate (WYB 3 qualifying items, 8/26 RP) = $4.03 profit
• Dermasilk Skin Perfect $29.99, used $5 coupon (8/26 RP) and got back $10 EB (Limit 1) = $14.99
• Used 25% coupon (took off $7.50) and $5 EB, total was $24.21.  So after the EB's I received and the $10 rebate, this transaction cost only $0.21!  I'll sell the Dermasilk on ebay to make it a bigger profit. :)

Sunday Shopping

CVS

• 2 Cheez Its $1.99 each, will send away for $2.50 Coors NBPR rebate on 2 Cheez Its or $5 of salty snacks (#107177, valid until 10/3)
• 6 papers $2 each
• Used 25% off discount (took off $2.07) and $5 EB, total was $8.91

Had also planned on buying a Revlon lipstick and using a $3 Revlon CRT that I got today.  The CRT says "$3 off any Revlon Eye or Face cosmetics."  The cashier stopped me before even scanning the coupon saying that "face cosmetics" meant makeup such as foundation or powder, not lipstick.  Last time I checked, your lips were on your face...but whatever, details, details.  I had her take the lipstick off my order, which threw off my plans to use a $10 EB.  So frustrating when my scenarios get dashed at the register.

Rite Aid

• Samy Fat Foam Hair Color $7.99 ($8.99 reg price, 20% discount), used $5 coupon and $6 in-circular coupon = $3.01 profit
• Max Freeze $7, used $2 coupon and got back $7 UP (Limit 1) = $2 profit
• Restless Legs Cream 4oz $11, used $2 RA coupon (Magni Life product) and got back $11 UP (Limit 1) = $2 profit
• 2 RA Hand Sanitizers (8oz) $1 each, got back two $1 UP's (Limit 4) = FREE
• Sleep Sheets Honey Dreams Sleep Aid (10 ct) $5, got back $5 UP (Limit 1) = FREE
• 3 RA Pantry Juices $0.80 each ($1 reg price, 20% discount), got back $1 UP (WYB 3, Limit 2 offers) = $1.40 or $0.46 each
• Used $20 UP, total was $1.20

ShopRite

• 4 Barber Chickens $2.99 each, used two $1 off 2 coupons = $9.96 or $2.49 each
• 2 Perdue Turkey Burgers $2.39 each, used two $1 coupons = $1.39 each
• 8 Barilla Pastas $0.88 each, used four $1 off 2 coupons (6/24 SS) = $3.04 or $0.38 each
• 2 Breakstone Sour Creams $1.49 each
• Milk $2.29
• Mission Tortillas $2.99 
• Total was $24.04

I'll use the meat towards a $10 Pyramid Ale NBPR rebate.

What a Day

Da boyfriend and I both had off from work today and were looking forward to a relaxing day together.  We were going to take a drive to check out Orange County Choppers, but alas, the house did not want us to leave.  We have a crack in the housing for our water filter thingie, which means its slowly dripping and leaking water in the basement.  DBF has been trying to fix it all day (he's still working now).  The joys of home ownership...

In between standing around and "helping," I snuck outside for a flower photo shoot.  I just cannot believe how well these flowers have grown!  All I did was sprinkle the seeds in the dirt and walk over them to smoosh them in the ground.  Guess I'm onto a new gardening method!

I thought this was such an interesting angle.  I sat down on the ground and pointed the camera up towards the sky.  I have about 40 out of focus pictures using this method, but got a couple good ones.

In between trips to Lowes, I got some grocery shopping done too -

Price Chopper - was going to do this Kimberly Clark scenario but the store was out of the Kleenex hand towels and only had two packs of toilet paper (one was ripped open).  I might try another store on Saturday.

• 2 Scott Paper Towels $6.99 each and Scott Extra Soft Toilet Paper $6.99, used two $0.75 paper towel coupons and one $1 toilet paper coupon (8/12 SS) plus doubler coupon and got back $10 catalina (for spending $30, based on shelf price) = $5.97 or $1.99 each
• Gillette Shaving Cream $2.22, used $1 coupon (7/22 RP) plus double coupon = $0.22
• Caraway Seeds $2.99
• Case of Yuengling Beer $17.99 + $1.20 deposit - DBF definitely deserves some beer today
• Total was $41.75

I'm hoping the caraway seeds will add some oomf to my homemade rye bread.  It needs a little sumthin.

ShopRite

• 8 Keebler Cookies $0.99 each, used four $0.55 off 2 coupons (7/29 RP) = $0.44 each
• 4 Ken's Salad Dressings three @ $1.67 and one at $1.66, used two $1 off 2 coupons (8/12 SS) = $1.16 each

ShopRite Trip

ShopRite - got four coupons in my circular and I used all but one - $0.38 for a cantaloupe.  Figured I should play that one safe with the recall going on.

• 4 Turkey Hill Ice Creams $2.50 each, used two $1 off 2 coupons (7/29 SS) = $8 or $2 each
• 2 Hebrew National Hot Dogs $1.77 each, used two $1 printable coupons (no longer available) = $0.77 each
• $12.64 of cold cuts, will use towards $10 Heineken NBPR rebate on fresh/prepared foods (HKNNA038) = $2.64
• 7 Crystal Lites $2.49 each, used $1 off 2 tearpad coupon and four $0.50 tearpad coupons (found these at Walgreens) and got back $3 catalina and catalina for FREE reusable bag = $9.43 or $1.34 each
• Pepsi 2 Liter $0.38 with super coupon
• SR Dozen Eggs $0.98 with super coupon
• SR Tuna $0.28 with super coupon
• Milk $2.29
• Shaving soap $1.09
• Used $10 catalina from chips purchase yesterday, total was $29.46

We were totally out of bread so da boyfriend and I drove to a nearby Entenmann's/Arnold outlet.  We got six loaves of bread and three Entenmann's desserts for $9 total!  I love this outlet.  They have a great selection every time I've gone.  Its hard to beat $1 for a loaf of Arnold bread.

Sunday Shopping

Rite Aid

• 4 Revlon Emery Boards $1.25 each, BOGO 50% sale so two were $0.62 each, got back two $4 UP's ($4 WYB 2 items, Limit 2) = $4.26 profit *Will also submit these for $4 (SCR #79, $4 WYB 2 items, Limit 2 offers, valid until 7/31)
• 2 Crest Toothpastes $3 each, used $1 off 2 coupon (7/1 P&G) and got back two $3 UP's (Limit 2) = $1 profit
• U by Kotex Liners (18 ct) $1.19 ($1.49 reg price, 20% discount), used $1 coupon (7/8 SS) and will get back $1 (SCR #30, valid until 7/31) = $0.81 profit
• 2 Duck Rugged Mailers $1.19 each ($1.49 reg price, 20% discount) and will get back $3 (SCR #93, $3 WYB 2, Limit 2 offers, valid until 7/31) = $0.62 profit
• 3 Office Expert Thumbtacks $0.29 each, will get back $1 (SCR #91, WYB 3, valid until 7/31) = $0.13 profit

Bought all this stuff again on a separate card.  The single Revlon nail files were $1.99 each, so $2.04 profit before coupons.


There are $1 Revlon beauty tools coupons in today's paper and the 6/24 SS.  There's also two $2 Video Value coupons as well (one for nails and one for eyes), but my printer is out of ink and I didn't want to wait to buy these until I get some.  The stores in my area sell out quickly on big moneymakers like this.


Walgreens

• Vitali-T-Aid Caps (60 ct) $20, will get back $22 WAG rebate ($20 + 10% bonus for getting the rebate money back on a WAG gift card) = $2 profit
• Cortaid Max Strength 1% Cream (0.5 oz) $2.99, used $1 coupon (or here or here or 6/10 RP *Expires 7/31) and will get back $3.28 WAG rebate ($2.99 + 10% bonus for getting the rebate money back on a WAG gift card) = $1.29 profit 
• Paid with $19.80 gift card from previous rebate and $2.19 cash

The offer code for these rebates is W0812.  The Vitali is #11 and the Cortaid is #10.

ShopRite

• 8 Bags Ruffles Chips and 2 Bags Rold Gold Pretzels $2.50 each, used four $1 off 2 Ruffles coupons (7/22 Moments to Save coupon insert) and got back $10 catalina (WYB 10 qualifying items) and catalina for FREE reusable bag = $11 or $1.10 each

I don't have the rebate form in hand yet, but I'm going to save this receipt for a $5 Pabst NBPR rebate on $5.01 of salty snacks.  That will bring the cost down to $0.60 a bag!  Pabst rebates require UPC's (one of the very few beer rebates that do) so I'll have to be sure to save them.

More Freebies at Rite Aid

Rite Aid - thanks to the folks on SD, found some great deals for the week

• Stim-U-Dent Plaque Removers (200 ct) $3.99 ($4.99 reg price, 20% discount), used $0.50 coupon, will get back  $1 (SCR #53) and will submit for TMF rebate= $1.50 profit 
• Revlon Splinter Tweezers $2.40 ($3 reg price, 20% discount), used $3 RA coupon (type in your email where it says "insert email here") = $0.60 profit *I'm going to buy a second and submit for the $4 rebate (SCR #79, $4 WYB 2 beauty items).  There's a $1 coupon in the 6/24 SS but I used mine up already
• Buddha Auto Light-up Thingie $2.64 (clearance from $5.29), got back $3 UP (Limit 2?, monthly deal) = $0.36 profit 
• Sky Energy Drink $2.39 ($2.99 reg price, 20% discount), used $1 RA coupon and $1.50 coupon = $0.11 profit 
• 2 Kendall Telfa or Curity Bandages $4.99 each, BOGO sale (on Telfa or Curity items) and will get back $5 (SCR #18, WYB 2) = FREE/$0.01 profit
• 2 Chex Mix $1.50 each, used two $0.50 coupons and $1 RA coupon = FREE
• Schick Hydro 3 Razor $7.67 ($9.59 reg price, 20% discount), used $4 coupon (6/10 SS *Expires TODAY!) and $3 RA coupon (type in your email where it says "insert email here") = $0.67

Bought another razor at a separate store.  None of these coupons beeped, so I should get lots of Wellness points for all these goodies!  


CVS 

• 2 Snickers Bars $0.50 each, used $1 off 2 Mars bars CRT (got today) = FREE
• 2 Starbucks Refreshers (12 oz) $1.50 each, got back $3 EB (WYB 2, Limit 1) = FREE 
• 6 papers $2 each
• Used $5 EB and $10 EB, total was $0.32

ShopRite

• 3 Arnold Sandwich Thins $2 each (must buy three), used three $0.55 coupons (say $1 off 2 but print as $0.55 off 1, I think they actually are $1 off 2 b/c the second one beeped but the cashier put them through manually) = $2.70

Have $7.47 counting towards the spend $75, get $20 promo this week.  Haven't decided yet whether I'm going to do it.

30 G's

 Gatorade that is!  Snagged a great deal on these at Rite Aid -

• 15 Gatorade Bottles (32 oz) $1 each, got back $5 UP (monthly UP, WYB $15, Limit ?) and two $1 UP's ($1 UP WYB 5 bottles, Limit 2, weekly deal) = $8 or $0.53 each
• Helping Hand Utility Box (below) $4.24 (clearanced from $8.49), got back $4 UP (Limit ?) = $0.24
• Used $18 in UP's, total was $1.33

I'll use the Gatorade for a $10 Heineken NBPR rebate on $10.01 of nonalcoholic beverages (HKNNA040) = $2 profit  Picked up another 15 bottles on DBF's card and I'll do a second rebate there as well.  

Stop & Shop

• Poland Spring Case of Water $3.99 + 6 pack $2.19, will use towards $5 Busch NBPR rebate on $5.01 of water (offer #32634) = $1.18 or $0.03 a bottle
• Barilla Tortellini $4.29 
• 2 Softsoap Hand Soaps $1 each, used $0.40 homemailer coupon (got when I had trouble with a Colgate rebate) = $1.20
• Used $10 catalina, total was $1.67

S&S

• 6 Perdue Chicken Cutlets $3.99 each, BOGO sale and used two $1 off 2 peelie coupons, will use towards a $10 Pyramid Ale NBPR rebate = FREE/$0.03 profit
• Milky Way $0.75
• Used $10 catalina, total was $0.78

ShopRite - you guessed it, more chicken!  DBF and I love these cutlets for quick dinners

• 3 Perdue Chicken Cutlets $2.99 each = $8.97 
• Daisy Sour Cream $1.50
• Total was $10.47

Will use towards $9 Magic Hat Summer Scene NBPR rebate on $9.01 of various stuff (no store brands in NY)

How's this for good coupon karma?  Last week, I was at ShopRite and the woman ahead of me at self checkout stopped to gab with a friend after checking out.  As I started ringing up my stuff, she says "oh my coupons," reaches over and grabs the six or seven catalinas that were on the machine.  Now, I'm almost positive I saw the coupons printing after I started ringing up my stuff but I wasn't sure, so I didn't say anything (but you better believe I was fuming).  Today at self checkout, the woman ahead of me left her long string of coupons behind and walked away.  I got those, plus the ones that printed on my order!  Here's what I got: $1 off 2 paper towels, $1 off fabric softener, $1 off 3 bottled juices, $1 off 2 household cleaning items, $1 off 6 yogurts, $1 off appy/deli purchase of $5+ and $1 off $5 of produce.  The woman's customers were a little different - $1 off 2 bath tissue, $1 off 2 facial tissue, $1 off 2 cereal, $1 off 1 bottled juice, $1 off frozen pizza and a couple repeats.

Now I remember why I don't take pictures of stuff on the floor!

Ah, there we go!

Saturday Shopping

I have done so much shopping this week!  I'm finally done and looking forward to a relaxing Sunday tomorrow.  I've got a huge stack of rebate forms to tackle.

Price Chopper 

• 4 Hillshire Farms Sausages $2.50 each, used two $1 off 2 tearpad coupons + doublers = $6 or $1.50 each
• 3 Prima Familia Meatballs $5.19 each, used raincheck from last week or the week before to get them BOG2 free = $5.19 for three or $1.73 each
• PC Frozen Bagels $1 with coupon 
• 2 PC Orange Juices $2.50 each, used $1 off 2 iSave coupon (got today) = $4 or $2 each
• Used $2 off $20 Hannaford coupon, total was $14.19

Will use the meat towards a $10 Pyramid Ale NBPR rebate (on $10.01 of qualifying items, Limit 3).  I had planned on getting the orange juice for $2 (same link as above bagels coupon) but this store didn't have any. The non-refrigerated juices were a little larger anyway and also $2 with the iSave coupon, so it worked out in the end.


I tried to use a $5/$25 Save A Lot competitor's coupon but they wouldn't accept it.  They weren't crazy about my Hannaford coupon either even though there's a Hannaford right across the street.  I think they thought I'd copied them from somewhere but after I assured them that the $2 Hannaford coupon was from online, they put it through.

Rite Aid - was hoping to pick up a second Tecnu First Aid Gel but couldn't find it in the two stores I went to.  The Bayer meter worked out to be a great moneymaker and since its based on regular prices, I'm hoping to do it again next week.  The Tecnu should be fine to buy next week too.

• Bayer Contour USB Meter $23.99 ($29.99 reg price, 20% discount), used $5 coupon and $20 RA coupon (type in your email where it says INSERT EMAIL HERE) and got back $10 UP = $11.01 profit *Receipt says $50 Diabetes $10 +UP Total $5.98 - so I'm guessing its more than limit one per card.  Anyone know for sure?
• Scunchi Hair Ties (they have little knots in them, thought they were cute) $2.39 ($2.99 reg price, 20% discount), will get back $2 (SCR #80) = $0.39
• 2 Powerade Drinks $0.97 each, used $1.50 off 2 coupon (July VV) = $0.44 or $0.22 each
• Total was $2.17

I think the Bayer must be part of the Diabetes promo.  Here's the info on that. Then on DBF's card, I bought:

• St. Joseph's Aspirin $1.99 ($2.49 reg price, 20% discount), used $3 coupon = $1.01 profit
• 2 Kendall Alcohol Swabs $2.99 + $1.49 (BOGO 50% off), will get back $4 (SCR #17, $1.50 WYB one or $4 WYB 2) = $0.48 or $0.24 each
• 3 Hartz Crunch & Clean Dog Treats $4.99 + $2.49 (BOGO 50% off) and $3.99 (20% discount price), used $0.50 peelie coupon (only found one) and got back $3 UP (WYB $10, Limit 3) = $7.97 or $2.65 each *$1 coupons in the 6/3 SS, bought this on impulse so I didn't have them with me
• 2 Powerade Drinks $0.97 each, used $1.50 off 2 coupon (July VV) = $0.44 or $0.22 each
• Used $4 UP and $10 UP, total was $1.97

Its never too early to start tracking - how many points do you have for next year?  I'm up to 541 on DBF's card and 751 on mine.  I've got about half the year left to get those both to 1,000 to keep my 20% discount for next year.

ShopRite 

• 4 Pepperidge Farm Hot Dog/Hamburger Rolls $3.49 each, used two $1 off 2 coupons (5/6 SS) = $11.96
• 3 Lays Chips $2 each (must buy three)
• Total after bag discount was $17.86

Will use the rolls towards a $10 Pyramid Ale NBPR rebate (on $10.01 of qualifying items, Limit 3). 


Let me tell you my rolls story from yesterday.  I'd planned on buying Arnold rolls, they're on sale for $3 each.  I picked up four packages plus some other stuff and headed to self checkout.  As I'm scanning them, I realize I've picked up two Arnold and two Pepperidge Farm.  I ask the guy to void the transaction and went back to get four Arnold rolls.  Head back to self checkout again, scan them...and then realize my coupons are for Pepperidge Farm.  (insert forehead smack)  Some days...

What would you do?

Gigi hardly comes out of our dining room anymore.  She's claimed one of the chair cushions as her own and has done a wonderful job of thoroughly coating it in grey cat hair.  She loves looking out the sliders to see what's going on in the back yard.  The curtains are just high enough that she can lay under them, see what's going on outside and still see what's going on inside.  She seems so much happier than she used to be now that we're in the house.  I think she loves having Shadow around all day, they're the best of friends.

So I have a dilemma.  Remember the other day when I bought the True2go meter at CVS because it had a TMF rebate in it?  The rebate form was in the box and when I opened it up to get everything ready to go, I realized the rebate form says you'll get back what you spent out of pocket.  Come on CVS, you know you have Extra Bucks!  So the rebate cost me $7 and change but I spent less than $2 OOP after EB's.  What would you do?  Should I black out everything on the receipt but the meter and see what they'll give me as a check?  Or do you think I could return the meter and get my money back?  The only problem is I've already cut the UPC off the box (still have it though, its just not attached to the box anymore).

On the bright side, I realized that the Accu-Chek Nano rebates I bought that day have a TMF rebate in them as well.  They were free after EB's so anything I get back for those is a bonus!

ShopRite

• 5 Turkey Hill Ice Creams $1.99 each, used three $0.50 coupons and two $1 coupons (homemailer coupons, request one packet a month here = $0.99 each
• 4 Tyson Any'tizers $2.50 each, used four $1 coupons (6/17 SS) = $1.50 each
• 2 Pepperidge Farm Rolls $1.74 each (half price sale), used two $0.40 coupons (5/6 SS) = $0.94 each
• 2 Colonna Bread Crumbs $0.88 each
• SR Deli Items - $12.15 in total, will use towards $10 Heineken NBPR rebate on $10.01 of fresh/prepared foods (HKNNA038) = $2.15
• Total was $24.92 

Rite Aid

• 2 Gillette Venus & Olay Razors $7.99 each ($9.99 reg price, 20% discount), used two $4 coupons (6/17 SS) and got back two $4 UP's (Limit 2) = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Lysol Dual Action Wipes $3.11 ($3.89 reg price, 20% discount), will send away for TMF rebate (6/17 SS) = FREE
• 4 Soft Scrub Cleansers $2.50 each, got back two $2 UP's (weekly deal, Limit 2) and two $1 UP's (monthly deal, Limit ?, ends 7/3) = $2 or $0.50 each *There are $1 coupons to make this free in the 6/17 RP.  I didn't get them in my inserts though
• Used two $10 UP's and $4 UP, total was $3.45

Then on another card, I got -

• 2 Gillette Venus & Olay Razors $7.99 each ($9.99 reg price, 20% discount), used two $4 coupons (6/17 SS) and got back two $4 UP's (Limit 2) = FREE/$0.01 profit
• RA True Track Glucose Meter $11.99 ($14.99 reg price, 20% discount), will send away for TMF rebate (peelie on package) = FREE *I did this rebate previously at a different address and got back the pre-discount price so it was a moneymaker.  We'll see what happens with this one!
• RA Vanilla Extract $1.43 ($1.79 reg price, 20% discount)
• Used $10 UP, two $4 UP's, $2 UP and $1 UP, total was $1.70

"Why do I not see any cat food purchases human?  I am not pleased."

Take Two at SR

ShopRite - did this on a separate card than yesterday.  Here's what I got -

• 2 Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color $5.99 each ($6.99 shelf price), used $5 off 2 coupon (6/17 SS) and got back $6 catalina = $1.82
• 14 Crystal Lite $1.99 each ($2.49 shelf price), used four $1 off 2 coupons (5/6 SS), two $1 coupons (printables from Facebook, NLA) and four $0.50 tearpad coupons (found at Walgreens) = $17.86 or $1.27 each

Non-Promo Stuff

• 4 Propel 6 packs four for $9.99, will use towards $7 Newcastle NBPR rebate on $7.01 of bottled water (NBANA007) = $2.99 or $0.12/bottle
• Used $6 catalina, total was $30.62

Then later on in the store, I got - 

• 2 Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color $5.99 each ($6.99 shelf price), used $5 off 2 coupon (6/17 SS) and got back $6 catalina = $1.82
• 2 Pillsbury Breakfast Sandwiches $3.79 each
• 4 Crystal Lite $1.99 each ($2.49 shelf price), used $1 off 2 coupon (5/6 SS) and two $0.50 tearpad coupons (found at Walgreens) = $4.96 or $1.24 each

Non-Promo Stuff

• 2 Joy Sugar Cones $1.29 each, used two $0.55 coupons (zip 77477) = $0.19 each
• Turkey Hill Ice Cream $2.50, used $1 off ice cream WYB 2 Joy cones tearpad coupon = $1.50
• Used $6 catalina, total was $16.51

Qualified for another $25 ShopRite gift card.  In total, I spent $35.26 on the promo items and got back $25 - not too shabby!

How I Worked the SR Deal

ShopRite - there's a great promo this week.  Spend $75 in qualifying items, get back a $25 ShopRite gift card.  One of the qualifying items also has a catalina deal, which makes it a really cheap way to get to $75.  These deals almost always work on shelf prices, so often times, they work out really well.

• 2 Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color $5.99 each, used $5 off 2 coupon (6/17 SS) and got back $6 catalina = $1.82 with tax *bought another set in another trip = $3.64 OOP

Then today I bought -

• 2 Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color $5.99 each, used $5 off 2 coupon (6/17 SS) and got back $6 catalina = $1.82
• Gold Medal Bread Flour $3.99
• 4 Country Crock Spread $1.99 each, used four $1 coupons (printable, NLA) = $0.99 each 
• 2 Oscar Mayer Cold Cuts $2.99 each (shelf price $3.99)
• 2 Cracker Barrel Cheese Slices $2.99 each (shelf price $3.69), used $1 off 2 coupon (6/17 SS) = $4.98 or $2.49 each
• 8 Yoplait Yogurts $0.75 each, used $0.50 off 8 coupon, $1 off 8 SR catalina coupon (got this last week) and will get back $0.40 Savingstar credit (WYB 6) = $3.60 or $0.45 each

Non Promo Stuff - 

• 2 ShopRite hot dog/hamburger rolls $1 each (must buy 2)
• ShopRite Garlic Bread $1.99, used $1 catalina coupon = $0.99
• 3 Borden Single Sensations $2.19 each, used three $0.75 coupons (6/17 SS) = $0.69 each 
• Used $6 catalina and $10 catalina, total was $19.72

So all in all, I spent $33.36 on all these items and got back a $25 ShopRite gift card.  And that includes $5.06 spent on non-promo stuff, so when you take that out, it was just about even - $25 spent, $25 back on a SR gift card!  Nothing better than free food.  I have some more $5 off 2 Clairol coupons so I'm going to do the deal again on another SR card.

Rite Aid - last Saturday, I took advantage of the Home Improvement gift card glitch four times, so I've got $40 in free money to spend.  What better way than to turn it into cash?

• 3 Physician's Formula Youthful Wear Makeup Items - Foundation $14.95, Powder $6.97 (BOGO 50% off sale) and Concealer $10.36 ($12.95 reg price, 20% discount), used three $3 peelie coupons, got back two $5 UP's ($5 UP WYB $15 worth, Limit 2) and will send away for $25 rebate (WYB 3) = $11.72 profit
• Compound W Freeze Off $10.99, used $1 coupon (or here) and will get back $10 (SCR #9) = FREE/$0.01 profit
• Used three $10 UP's, total was $5.89

My store had a display of the Youthful Wear makeup items with these peelies attached so keep an eye out for them.  You have to include a rebate sticker for each item on the rebate.


You can also pick up Act II popcorn for $1 a box (just don't buy the mini-bags) and get back a $2 UP for every two you buy (Limit 2 offers).  I didn't get these because I wanted to spend up all my UP's.  I've got one more $10 UP to use.

Wait, Wait, Please Don't Make Me Wait

Can't stop singing Timebomb!  I wasn't crazy about the song the first time I heard it, but it has definitely grown on me.  I've taken to bopping around the house saying "woop!" whenever the mood strikes me.  Do you remember The Loco-motion?  I remember working out a routine to that song in dance class when I was younger.  Who would have thought Kylie would come so far from those days?

ShopRite has been listening to the song too and made me wait to use my catalinas.  I thought I'd be able to use the $10 catalina I earned right away, but it wouldn't go through and the manager that came over told me it was valid starting next week.  Bummer.  I bought the gift cards first and then everything else separately.  Here's what I got -

• 2 $25 Shell Gift Cards, got back $10 catalina (WYB $50 worth) = $10 profit
• Snapple 6 pack $5.99, used $1 coupon (6/10 SS) and will submit for TMF rebate (found on product) = $1 profit
• Kix $1.88, used $0.75 coupon and will get back $0.75 Savingstar credit = $0.37 profit
• 4 Lays Chips $3 each
• Doritos (hidden behind the Sun Chips - great picture taking I've got going tonight huh?) $2.14
• Milk $0.79
• Sloppy Joe Mix $0.99
• Total was $71.78

Stop & Shop

• 2 $25 Shell Gift Cards, got back $10 catalina (WYB $50 worth) = $10 profit 
• Snapple 6 pack $5.99, used $1 coupon (6/10 SS) and will submit for TMF rebate (found on product) = $1 profit
• 20 Friskies Indoor and Plus Wet Cat Food $0.50 each, used five $0.50 off 4 coupons (3/18 RP) = $5 or $0.25 each
• Used $7 catalina, total was $53.45

Got the cat food for a donation event going on at work so I didn't even bring them home.

Walgreens

• 2 Bisquicks $1.50 each
• Used $2 RR, total was $1