Sunday, November 4, 2012

My trip to Tom Thumb

Ok, so I realize I have not posted in a looooong while!  Couponing requires staying in one place long enough to get acclimated to the stores!  I did some couponing in California but simply didn't have the time to blog about it.  I am happy to say that I am back!


I was happy to see that my local Tom Thumb triples all coupons up to $.39 and doubles coupons up to $.50!  I love doubling, it really makes the game for me.  I will say that if you try to get more than one of the same item with a doubling/tripling deal, it won't work bc they will only multiply the first item.  For example, the Yoplait Simplait yogurts were on sale for $.89, which makes them free after the $.30 printable from coupons.com.  Only the first one, however, will be tripled (I got 5).  The remaining ones will be redeemed at face value.

Here is my recent trip to Tom Thumb, which is in the Vons and Pavilions family of stores:

Pepperidge Farms Jingos! Crackers $1.99 - $1 = $.99

(8) Lucky Charms $1.69 - $1/2 = $1.19 a box!

Progresso Recipe Starters basil $2 - $.50 store q (got in Red Plum mailer) - $.50 = $.50

Knorr Homestyle Stock $2.99 - $1 store q - $1.35 (couponnetwork.com) = $.64!

McCormick spices are having a Buy 2 get 1 Free sale, there are also $2/1 coupons for ANY McCormick spice limit 2 you can add to your card. I got:
Celery Salt $4.29 - $2 = $2.29
Rubbed Sage $5.99 - $2 = $3.99
Bay Leaves $3.79 - $3.79 = FREE
There are also $1.75/2 McCormick coupons from the circulars, but I had already used mine.

I found some good things on clearance 50% off:
Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt $1.78 - $1.19 (a bit more than 50%!) = $.59

Chobani Greek Yogurt $1.25 - $.63 = $.62

(2) Van's Organic Waffles $3.69 - $2.20 = $1.49 each

(2) Centrum Pronutrients Omega reg. $19.48 - $9.75 (clearance discount) - $5 coupon = $4.73 each!
End clearance deals

(5)Yoplait Simplait $.89 - $.30 (coupons.com) = 1st one Free!  Rest $.59 each

Ground Turkey Jennie-O $3.99

Johnsonville Chicken sausage BOGO $3.49 - (4) $1 coupons = $2.98 for 4, or $.75 each!!!

(2) Johnsonville Cheese Italian sausage Reg. Price  $3.99 - BOGO - (2) $1 coupons = $.99 each!

Gourmet Garden squeezables BOGO $4.99 (got garlic and ginger) = $2.49 each!

Pre-sales and coupons: $147.76
Spent: $51.91
Paper Coupons: -$48.66
Card Savings: -$41.85
Multiplied Coupons: - $1.09
Just for U Savings $4.25
Total Savings: $95.85, or 65%

I also received a $10 off my next order for spending $75 or more in one transaction (pre-coupons, naturally!)

If you're confused about the numbers, some of the prices I have in the list are the sales price.