Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Quarterly Review Jan, Feb, March- CVS & Walgreens

I'm off to a great start! The total spent is how much cash I spent out of pocket (OOP) and the savings is what I would have spent if I had paid full retail price for the items. The total saved is a bit less than last quarter, but there were lots of Thanksgiving deals last quarter. I have also gotten pickier with my deals and purchased some items just for rebates. Here's how I did:

Total spent in 1st quarter = $57.59!!!
Total saved in 1st quarter = $985.76

PLUS, I had several mail-in rebates this quarter. I've received some of them, but not all. If you figure in the rebates, I did even better:
Total spent in 1st quarter = $57.59!!!
Total rebates in 1st quarter = $58.47!!!
Total: -$.88 OOP!!! I MADE $.88 this quarter!!!

Quarterly Review Jan, Feb, March 2010 - Walgreens

 Wow! A great quarter at Walgreens too! Here's how I did:

Walgreens Jan 2010:
Total: $15.08!!!
Total savings: $253.43!!!
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Walgreens Feb 2010:
Total: $4.82!!!
Total savings: $100.85!!!
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Walgreens March 2010:
Total: $12.04!!!
Total savings: $158.33!!!
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Total OOP for Jan, Feb, March @ Walgreens: $31.94!!!
Total savings: $512.61!!!

Quarterly Review Jan, Feb, March 2010 - CVS

Wow! Another great quarter at CVS! Check this out:

CVS Jan 2010:
 Total: $10.64!!!
Total savings:  $184.88!!!
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CVS Feb 2010:
Total: $6.34!!!
Total savings: $76.42!!!
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CVS March 2010:
Total: $8.67!!!
(After $4 from my mom for the makeup)
Total savings: $211.85!!!

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Total OOP for Jan, Feb, March @ CVS: $25.65!!!
Total savings: $473.15!!!

Monday, March 29, 2010

Walgreens 3/29/10

The deals at Walgreens are so good, that I had to go back! Here's how I did:

Walgreens:
Total: $.74!!!
Total savings: $11.51!!!
I started with a $7RR, 2 $4RR, a $3RR and a $2RR.
I now have a $7RR, 3 $4RR and a $2RR.

1 Dove shampoo = $4.00
1 Colgate Pro Clinical toothpaste = $3.99
1 Halls cough drop = $.99 with in-ad coupon
Filler items: 2 Easter tumblers = $.25/2 with in-ad coupon
Used $1/1 Colgate Pro toothpaste
Used $1.50/1 Dove shampoo RP 3/28 (Or $2/1 here)
Used $1/1 Halls SS 3/28
Used $3RR & $2RR from yesterday
Total: $.74!!!
Total savings: $11.51!!!
PLUS I got back $4RR from the Dove & $2RR from the Colgate!!!

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Walgreens 3/28/10!!!

WOW!!!! WHAT A GREAT WEEK AT WALGREENS!!! Today is the beginning of a new month at Walgreens, so there are lots of Register Reward deals! Check this out:

Walgreens:

Total: $1.45!!!!
Total savings: $68.39
I started with $5RR. I now have a $7RR, 2 $4RR, a $3RR and a $2RR.

Man, I love getting paid to shop! It took me 4 transactions to get this, so I won't bore you with the details. Check out the deals at Hip2Save or The Krazy Coupon Lady!!!

CVS 3/28/10!!!

A slow week at CVS this week, but there's a pretty good deal on CoverGirl make-up if you need some. I didn't but I picked some up for my mom. Here's how I did:

CVS:


Total: $2.44!!! (Was $6.44, but my mom paid me $4 for the makeup)
Total savings: $44.88!!!
I started with $8ECB. I now have $10ECB.

1 CVS shampoo = $.99
1 Accu-Chek Aviva = $9.99
1 Crest Vivid white toothpaste = $2.99
1 Covergirl Simply Ageless corrector = $12.99
1 Covergirl Simply Ageless concealer = $12.99
Used $1/1 CVS shampoo coupon from price scanner
Used $9.99/1 Accu-Check Aviva SS 11/08/09
Used $1/1 Crest toothpaste PG 2/21
Used B1G1 Covergirl PG 2/7
Used $1/1 Covergirl PG 2/7
Used $8ECB from previous transactions
Total: $2.44!!! (After my mom gave me $4 for the Covergirl)
Total savings: $44.88!!!
Plus I got back $8ECB from purchasing $20 worth of Covergirl, and $2ECB from the Crest!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

CVS 3/23/10

When I went to CVS Sat night, I forgot to pick up 2 more Carefree products, so I stopped in today to do that. The price scanners are also printing off some good coupons, including $1 off CVS shampoo. CVS sells their own shampoo for $.99, so FREE shampoo! Here's how I did:

CVS:

Total: $.28!!!
Total savings: $10.99!!!
I started with $11.99ECB. I now have $8ECB.

2 Carefree pantiliners = $7.98/2
1 CVS Earth Essentials papertowels = $1.29
1 CVS brand Kiwi shampoo = $.99
1 trial-size Clean & Clear = $.99
Used $1/1 CVS papertowels coupon from price scanner
Used $1/1 CVS shampoo coupon from price scanner
Used $1/1 Clean & Clear coupon from price scanner
Used $7.99ECB from previous transactions
Total: $.28!!!
Total savings: $10.99!!!
PLUS I got back $4ECB from the Carefree!

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Walgreens & Olay Rebate 3/21/10

There's a new Olay rebate. Just buy any size Olay Quench lotion (excluding travel size) from 3/19 to 4/16 and you’ll get the full purchase price back! Walgreens has a great deal this week to go with the rebate. Here's how I did:

Walgreens:

Total: $3.64!!!
Total savings: $19.88!!!
I started with $9RR. I now have $5RR.
PLUS this qualifies for an Olay rebate worth $7.99!!!

1 Vanity Fair napkin = $1.99
1 Vanity Fair plates =ZERO (B1G1)
1 Olay Quench lotion, 20oz = $7.99
1 Olay In-Shower lotion = ZERO (with lotion purchase)
2 packs of Skittles = $.98/2
Used $1/1 Vanity Fair napkins (n/a) (could use $.50/1 RP 3/14)
Used $1/1 Olay Quench lotion PG 3/7
Used $1/1 Olay In-Shower lotion PG 3/7
Used B1G1 Skittles coupon from Facebook
Used $4RR from last week
Total: $3.64
Total savings: $19.88
PLUS I will receive a $7.99 rebate check from Olay!!!

CVS 3/21/10!!!

A slow week at CVS, but still some good deals. Here's how I did:

CVS:


 Total: $.46!!!
Total savings: $13.33!!!
I started with $10ECB. I now have $11.99ECB.

1 3pack Ivory soap = $.99
1 Crest Pro-Health rinse = $3.99
1 Dawn Hand Renewal dishsoap = $.96
1 Colgate Total toothpaste = $3.99
Used $1/1 Ivory soap from ??? (Mom gave it to me)
Used $2/1 Crest Rinse from PG 2/7
Used $1/1 Dawn Hand Renewal from Home Made Simple mailer
Used $1/1 Colgate from SS 3/7
Used $.50/1 coupon accidently (was stuck to other coupons and didn't notice it until I just looked at my receipt. Oops!)
Used $4ECB from last week
Total: $.46!!!
Total savings: $13.33!!!
Plus I got back $3.99ECB from the Colgate and $2ECB from the Crest Rinse!!!

Saturday, March 20, 2010

3/20/10: Dillons, Target & Walgreens

Wow! I hit the stores early (well, early for me) and scored some great deals! Dillons has a special where you get $4 off if you purchase 8 participating items. Here's how I did:


Dillons (Kroger):
Total: $4.27!!!
Total savings: $15.47!!!

4 Powerade Zeroes = $3.96/4
2 Ronzoni Smart Taste pastas = $3/2
1 Ken's salad dressing = $1.99/1
1 Annie's Macaroni and Cheese = $1.00
2 Reynold's Wrap aluminum foil (not part of $4 off) = $2.98/2
Minus $4 for purchasing 8 participating items
Used 2 $.75/1 Ronzoni Smart Taste (doubled to $1)
Used 1 $1/1 Ken's Salad Dressing SS 3/7
Used 2 $.50/1 Reynold's Wrap (doubled to $1)
Total: $4.27!!!

Total savings: $15.47!!!

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Target:
Total: $31.30!!! ($21.30 after giftcards)
Total savings: $65.03!!!
PLUS I got back a $5 giftcard for purchasing two qualifying Gillette products and another $5 giftcard for purchasing New Moon and Twilight in Forks!!!

1 Gillette Fusion Power razor = $7.00
1 Gillette Fusion cartridge, 4ct = $13.99
1 Twilight New Moon Blu-Ray = $24.99
1 Twilight in Forks DVD = $9.99
Used B1 Fusion cartridge, G1 Fusion razor free PG 3/7
Used FREE Fusion cartidge, 4ct from 7 A Week emails
Used $5/2 New Moon & Twilight in Forks
Total: $31.30!!!
Total savings: $65.03!!!
PLUS I got back a $5 giftcard for purchasing two qualifying Gillette products and another $5 giftcard for purchasing New Moon and Twilight in Forks!!!

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Walgreens:
Total: $2.12!!!
Total savings: $13.00!!!
I started with $4RR. I now have $9RR.

(This deal is good until 3/27)
2 Sudafed-OM nasal spray = $9.98/2
Used 2 $4/1 Sudafed-OM nasal spray RP 3/14
Total: $2.12!!!

Total savings: $13.00!!!

PLUS I got back a $5RR for purchasing two qualifing Sudafed products!!!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

CVS 3/16/10

Since I went to CVS Saturday night, I didn't have the $1/1 Herbal Essence coupon from Sunday's Red Plum, so I stopped by tonight. Here's how I did:

CVS:
Total: $.30!!!
Total savings: $27.15!!!
I started with $11ECB. I now have $10ECB.

1 Herbal Essence shampoo = $2.99
1 Herbal Essence gel = $2.99
1 CVS Earth Essentials paper towels = $1.29
1 Glade glass candle holder = $2.50
3 Glade scented oil refills = $7.50/3
Used Herbal Essence B1 shampoo G1 styler PG 2/7
Used $1/1 Herbal Essence shampoo RP 3/14
Used $1/1 CVS paper towel from scanner
Used 2 $1.50/1 Glade scented oil product from inside previous purchases
Used 1 $2/2 Glade scented oil product from inside previous purchase
Used $7ECB from Sunday
Total: $.30!!!
Total savings: $27.15!!!
Plus I got back $4ECB from the Glade, $1ECB from the Herbal Essence, and $1ECB from my Green Tag

Rebates


When I first started couponing, I quickly got overwhelmed by all the different ways to save money, so I started just at Walgreens, then started including CVS. I focused on just the coupons and ignored the rebates. I had done rebates before, back when Walgreens did the Easy Saver deals, so I knew how to do it. I started out slowly, only doing rebates on items I was going to buy anyway, and after receiving checks in the mail, my confidence increased. I still think it's kinda silly to buy $10 shampoo just because there's a $10 rebate on it, unless you have a coupon to turn it into a money-maker or you actually use the shampoo!

So why do I think rebates are important to mention now? Because I've started getting my totals together for my Quarterly Review and realized when figuring in the rebates, I have actually MADE MONEY this quarter. This could change depending on the next couple weeks, but dude, that's awesome! Most of my money-making comes from the Olay rebates which aren't available now, but if you ever see one in the future, make sure you do it! I received my checks back in less than 5 weeks!

If you're interested in current mail-in rebates (MIR), Greta at Friend Family Fun has a weekly post called Rebate Roundup. She matches a bunch of rebates with coupons for money-making! Check it out!

Remember - make sure to get a copy of the form, UPCs, receipt, etc before you mail the forms in. This way, you have proof in case your rebate gets denied. I also write the date on the copy so I know when I mailed it, so I can keep track of when I should receive it.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Walgreens 3/14/10

A slow week at Walgreens, but I had a $5RR that expired today. Here's how I did:
Walgreens:
 Total: $2.68!!!
Total savings: $35.09!!!
I started with a $5RR. I know have a $4RR.

 Transaction 1:
1 Colgate Sensitive = $3.99
1 Dry Idea Clinical = $2.19 on clearance
Used $1/1 Colgate Sensitive
Used $5RR from previous Kotex deal
Total: $.19!!!
Total savings: $12.30!!!
Plus I received a $4RR from the Colgate!

Transaction 2:
3 Kotex Tampons = $8.97/3
Filler item: 1 Royal gelatin = $.20 with in-ad coupon
Used 3 $1/1 Kotex coupons
Used $4RR from Colgate transaction
Total: $2.30!!!
Total savings: $10.49!!!
Plus I received a $5RR from the Kotex!

Transaction 3:
1 Colgate Sensitive = $3.99
1 Dry Idea Clinical = $2.19 on clearance
Used $1/1 Colgate Sensitive
Used $5RR from previous Kotex deal
Total: $.19!!!
Total savings: $12.30!!!
Plus I received a $4RR from the Colgate!

Target 3/14/10

A great deal on Kellogg's cereal at Target! Check it out:

Target:
Total: $7.16!!!
PLUS I got back a $5 Target giftcard for purchasing 4 Kellogg's products!!!
Use the $1.50/2 Frosted Mini Wheats coupon on coupons.com and RedPlum

CVS 3/14/10!!!

A kinda slow week at CVS, but a GREAT deodorant deal; go check it out! Here's how I did:

CVS:
Total: $2.88!!!
Total savings: $53.50!!!
I started with $10.99ECB. I now have $11ECB.

1 roll of CVS Earth Essentials paper towels = $1.29
2 Izze drinks = $2.67/2
6 Degree deodorants = $15/6
2 Right Guard deodorants = $5/2
1 Glade Sense & Spray = $6
1 Glade Fragrance Collection candle = $6
Used $4/20 CVS coupon from email
Used $1 off CVS paper towels from coupon scanner
Used 2 $.75/1 Izze drinks
Used 2 $3/2 Degree products (should have printed 3)
Used 2 $1/1 Degree product
Used $2/2 Right Guard products
Used $4/1 Glade Sense & Spray from magazine (could use $3/1 printable)
Used $2/1 Glade Fragrance Collection
Used $10.99ECB
Total: $2.88!!!
Total savings: $53.50!!!
Plus I got back $5ECB from the Degree, $4ECB from the Glade & $2ECB from the Right Guard!!!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Walgreens & Target 3/10/10 & Olay Rebate

I just got back from Walgreens; I had several RR that were going to expire Sunday, 3/14, and after looking at the preview on Slickdeals, I decided to go ahead and use some of my RR. There is an $15 Olay MIR when you purchase any 3 Olay Facial Moisturizers, Facial Treatments, Facial Cleansers, Hand & Body Lotions, Body Washes or 6+ Bar Soap Packs, through 3/12/10, so I used the RR to get the items I needed for that. I had already purchased one bodywash at Target, so I only needed 2 more. Here's how I did:

Walgreens:
Total: $1.41!!!
Total savings: $11.26!!!

2 Olay bodywashes = $7.98/2
Filler items: 4 activity pads = $1.34/4 with in-ad coupon
Used 2 $1/1 Olay products from PG 2/21
Used $1RR, $1RR, $2RR, & $2RR from 2/28 transaction
Total: $1.41!!!
Total savings: $11.26

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Target:
Total: $2.13!!!
Total savings: $8.49!!!

1 Venus Embrace razor = $4.99
1 Olay bodywash = $5.49
Used B1 Venus razor G1 Olay bodywash free PG 2/7
Used $3 off Venus Embrace razor from inside previous razor purchase (could use $2/1 Venus from PG 2/7)
Total: $2.13!!!
Total savings: $8.49!!!

Total of these two transactions: $3.54!!!
PLUS they qualify for the $15 Olay MIR!!!
That makes a $11.46 profit!!!
(Or $5.02 excluding RR and stamp. Still a great deal!!!)

Dillons 3/10/10!

Another good week at Dillons (Kroger)! Got the FiberOne yogurt and the Chex Mix for free! Here's how I did:

Dillons (Kroger):
Total: $3.04!!!
Total savings: $14.15!!!

2 Barilla pastas = $1.54/2
1 Chocolate Cheerios = $2.99
Used $.75/1 Chocolate Cheerios Cellfire eCoupon
1 Nature Valley Nut Clusters = $2.29
Used $1.00 off NV Nut Clusters Cellfire eCoupon
1 Fiber One yogurt = $2.00
Used $1.00 off Fiber One yogurt Cellfire eCoupon
1 Chex Mix = $1.50
Used $.50 off Chex Mix Cellfire eCoupon
Used $.55/1 Chocolate Cheerios coupon (doubled to $1)
Used $1/1 NV Nut Clusters
Used $1/1 Fiber One yogurt
Used $.50/1 Chex Mix (doubled to $1.00)
Minus $.05 reusable bag credit
Total: $3.04!!!
Total savings: $14.15

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

CVS 3/9/10

I found some more $1 off Dawn Hand Renewal coupons, so I stopped in at CVS this afternoon. My store was out of the Dawn, but I went ahead and picked up some items we needed. Not my favorite way to spend ECB, but we ran out of some things, and a good sale is better than paying full price! Here's how I did:

CVS:
Total: $.28!!!
Total savings: $15.00!!!
I start with $16.99ECB. I now have $10.99ECB.

1 Head & Shoulders = $4.99
2 Carefree liners = $7.98/2
1 CVS Earth Essentials paper towels = $1.29
Used $1/1 Head & Shoulders PG 3/7
Used $1/1 CVS paper towels from scanner
Used $12ECB from Saturday's transaction
Total: $.28!!!
Total savings: $15.00!!!
Plus I got back $4ECB from the Carefree and $2ECB from the Head & Shoulders!

Monday, March 8, 2010

3/8/10 - 7 A Week emails

I sent out another 7 emails, like I described in this post! To view my progress, click here.

I emailed compliments to the following companies on 3/8/10:
Dole
Gillette
Goldfish
IZZE
Nivea
Ocean Spray
Reynolds

Today I received 2 $.55/1 Hungry Jack products coupons!

Saturday, March 6, 2010

CVS 3/7/10!!!

It's a great week at CVS - check out these P&G deals! Don't forget to save your receipts for the P&G $100 Coupon Book! All you have to do is purchase $50 worth of any P&G products between February 1 and April 15, 2010, BEFORE coupons or tax!!! This transaction is $36.89 worth of P&G products (everything but the Nivea!) Here's how I did:

CVS:
Total: $2.03!!!
Total savings: $47.00!!!
I started with $16.50ECB. I now have $16.99ECB.

2 Oral B Cross Action Toothbrushes = $8/2
2 Dawn Hand Renewal = $1.94/2
1 Gillette Fusion Gamer razor = $8.99
2 Gillette deodorants = $7.98/2
2 Gillette bodywashes = $9.98/2
1 Nivea lipbalm = $2.99
Used 2 $.75/1 Oral B Crossaction PG 2/7 or PG 2/21
Used 2 $1/1 Dawn Hand Renewal from Home Made Simple mailer
Used $4/1 Gillette Fusion razor PG 2/7
Used $4/2 Gillette deodorants PG 2/21
Used 2 B1 deodorant G1 bodywash free coupon from the PG 2/7 (or PG 3/7)
Used $16.50ECB from last week
Total: $2.03!!!
Total savings: $47.00!!!
Plus I got back $8ECB from the Oral B, $4ECB from the Fusion razor, $2.99ECB from the Nivea and $2ECB from the Gillette deodorant!!!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Dillons 3/3/10 Trips 1 & 2!!!

Dillons (Kroger) is having a Cart Buster sale this week, so go check it out! Here's how I did:

Dillons (Kroger):
Total: $2.89!!!
Total savings: $15.27!!!

1 Fiber One yogurt = $2
Used $1 off Fiber One Yogurt Cellfire eCoupon
2 Pillsbury Cinnamon rolls = $2.50/2
1 BC Mini Delights = $1.79
Used $.50/1 off Warm Delights Cellfire eCoupon
1 BC Cake mix = $1.00
1 BC frosting = $1.79
Used $.50/1 BC Frosting Cellfire eCoupon
1 BC cookie mix = $1.99
Used $.40/1 off BC Cookie Mix Cellfire eCoupon
1 Chex Mix = $1.50
Used $.50/1 off any Chex Mix Cellfire eCoupon
Used $1 off Fiber One SS 1/24 or printable
Used 2 $.95/1 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls (or $.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls SS 1/03 or printable)
Used $.50/1 Warm Delights SS 2/07 or printable (doubled to $1.00)
Used $.50/1 BC Cake Mix AND BC Frosting printable (doubled to $1.00)
Used $.40/1 off BC Cookie Mix SS 2/07, printable or printable (doubled to $.80)
Used $.50/1 off any Chocolate Chex Mix printable, or printable or here (doubled to $1.00)
Total: $2.89!!!
Total savings: $15.27!!!

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The deals were so good, I had to go back and grab a couple more things!

Dillons (Kroger):
Total: $.21!!!
Total savings: $11.26!!!

2 BC potato pouches = $1.58/2
1 Nature Valley Nut Clusters = $2.29
Used $1.00 off NV Nut Clusters Cellfire eCoupon
1 Fiber One yogurt = $2.00
Used $1.00 off Fiber One yogurt Cellfire eCoupon
1 Chex Mix = $1.50
Used $.50 off Chex Mix Cellfire eCoupon
Used 2 $.40/1 BC potato (doubled to $.80 each)
Used 1 $1/1 NV Nut Clusters
Used $1/1 Fiber One yogurt
Used $.50/1 Chex Mix (doubled to $1.00)
Minus $.06 tax (not sure why)
Total: $.21!!!
Total savings: $11.26!!!