Coupon Deals: June 27, 2012

Today is one of those days that I will avoid going outside as much as possible. High today of 95 with 50% humidity… ah the joy of central air! I digress, today’s post will be n the topic of coupons. As you can probably tell from the majority of my posts to date, I really like couponing. Not for showing off or anything but I love saving money and that feeling of getting the total as close to zero. This past week/weekend (6/19-6/25) Dan and I were visiting his brother out in Minnesota. As mentioned yesterday, I had no issue buying my Sunday papers out there and organizing my coupons when I got home. It’s a good thing I did because I had an awesome week of savings!

I was also thinking of changing my format for figuring out how much I’ve saved. I don’t currently include any money rewards I get into the amount of savings, but I feel like I should because most times that is what makes the deal so amazing (e.g. I buy something priced for $4, use a $3 coupon but then get $4 rewards making it a profit on my end for $3) This happened a lot this week so lets see how it goes:

CVS

Nothing fabulous about CVS this week. I am trying not to stock up toooo much on all the summer items (razors, shaving cream) because I already have a pretty good stockpile and Dan is constantly reminding me that even though we have the space now, not to fill it. I agree, so this week I went with some more practical items, like we are definitely due for new toothbrushes.

 I spent $1.24 for $5.49 worth of merchandise for a savings of 77% and earned $4 toward a future purchase, making this deal a money maker of $2.76!

Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief Toothbrush: $5.49

$4.99 with CVS ExtraCare Card

-$3.00 off any Colgate toothbrush

-$0.75 off any Colgate toothbrush CVS printable coupon from register

Final price: $1.24

(Got $4 ECB for future transaction)

Walgreens

With all my register rewards from the awesome Suave deal last week, I continued with my toothbrush theme and also grabbed some crafting essentials that I’m running low on J Of course, I had to leave with some free stuff too.

 I spent $0.58 for $13.15 worth of merchandise for a savings of 96% (so cool!) and earned $2 toward a future purchase, making this deal a money maker of $1.42!

Elmers glue stick 2 pack: $1.59

Found in clearance section for $0.79

-$2 Register Rewards

Final price: Free! ($0.42 money maker, which was applied to the total)

Reach Total Care toothbrush: $3.99

On sale for $2.99

-$2 Register Reward

Final Price: $0.99

(Got $2 Register Rewards for future transaction)

Bayer Asprin 32 ct: $2.99 (x2)

-$3 off any Bayer Asprin 20ct or higher x 2

Final Price: Free!

Rite Aid

I couldn’t manage to earn any money at Rite aid this week but I did have a lot of Up Rewards to spend so I was able to bring my total spending way down.

 I spent $2.95 for $14.47 worth of merchandise for a savings of 80%!

Xtra Laundry detergent: $3.49

$1.97 with Up Rewards card

-$1 Up Reward

Final Price: $0.97

Garnier Fructis Dry Scalp Shampoo: $5.49

$2.99 with Up Rewards card

-$1 off any Garnier Shampoo/Conditioner (x2)

-$1 Up Reward

-$1 Up Reward

Final Price: $1.98 or $0.99 each

Great haul for the week… in total I made $1.23 off all these deals which is just so exciting! Happy Couponing!

Coupon Deals: June 18, 2012

CVS

Decent deals this week, I was more exciting to use my extra care bucks than anything, I love getting the total as close to $0 as possible, it’s such a thrill! J

I spent $3.74 for $15.96 worth of merchandise for a savings of 77% and $3 toward a future purchase!

Colgate Maxfresh Toothpaste: $3.99

$2.49 with CVS ExtraCare Card

-$1 off any 2 colgate toothpastes

Final price: $3.98 or $1.99 each

(Got $3 ECB for future transaction)

General Mills Honey Nut Cherrios: $3.99

$1.88 with CVS ExtraCare Card

No specific product coupon but used my $3 ECB from last week

Final price: $0.76 or $0.38 each

Walgreens

MUCH better week at Walgreens! I was so exciting, Dan and I are going away for a week and I hate bringing those mini shampoos and conditioners. How awesome that Walgreens essentially gave me my shampoo and conditioner for free! We also desperately needed sponges as we destroyed a fresh one the first week we moved in.. (apparently cutco knifes are really sharp haha)

Also funny side note about this trip: I went to the first Walgreens and they had no sponges so luckily we have to Walgreens within 1 mile so got 2 times the shampoo!

I spent $7.54 for $12.93 worth of merchandise for a savings of 42%..however factor $4 register rewards received and its like paying $3.54 (savings of 72%)

Suave Shampoo/Conditioner: $1.00 (x4, 2 for each transaction)

Final price: $4.00 or $1.00 each

Received $4 Register Rewards making them free!

O-cello Sponges: $4.29

Walgreens deal B1G1 free: 2 for $4.29

-$0.75 off 2 O-Cello Sponges coupon

Final price: $3.54 or $1.77 each

Rite Aid

Lots of cereal this week! I went to Rite Aid with a few ideas and had so many Up Rewards from last week that I felt like using them!

I spent $5.93 for $23.15 worth of merchandise for a savings of 74% and $4 toward a future purchase!

Kelloggs Raisin Bran 13.7oz: $4.79

$1.97 with Up Rewards card

-$1.00 off 2 Kelloggs cereal

Final price: $2.94 or $1.27 each              

Arrid XX Deodorant: $3.59

$2.99 with Up Rewards card

-$2 Up Rewards

Final price: $0.99

(Received $2 Up Reward)

Wonderful Pistachios: $4.99

$2.50 with Up Rewards card

-$1.00 off 2 Wonderful Pistachios

Final price: $2.00

(Received $2 Up Reward)

Happy Saving! :)