Happy Thanksgiving! CVS Trip Today!

I paid $27.75 for this and got a $10 gift card!

Ok, so while I did have a moment of trepidation over whether I should have gone to CVS this morning for their black Friday preview, I got the "OK" from Andy and decided to go!  I'm glad I did!  By the time I got there, there were only 2 of the Bayer Advanced left (I had enough coupons to get 14 for free).  Somehow, by the time I got to checkout there was only one in my cart..... Looks like someone went shopping through my cart, hmmmm?

Anyway, the total retail value for this was $197.43, so I was very happy with my purchase!!!  I originally wanted to use the $10 Am Ex gift card to get the Kids play castle, but was told that it would take an hour to activate and I had to get home to make green bean casserole!!  Anyway, I was very happy with my trip today.  Below is a summary of my purchases.  Keep in mind that I had to divide these into 11 different transactions to maximize my savings and that I started with $10.99 in Extra Bucks and a $7 gift card!  Even so, these deals are almost all free after extra bucks so an awesome "in" to the CVS game!

L.A. Looks styling gel 20 oz. $2.49 - $1 = $1.49 get $2.49 EB
Balance Bar single $1.69 get $1.69 EB
Listerine Pocket Packs $2.99 - $1 catalina ($.50 coupon also available) = $1.99, get $2.99
Finish Quantum 20 ct. $2.99 - $1 = $1.99, get $2.99 EB (Don't forget your try me free rebate!)

I haven't been able to finish this list because life just took over, but these deals were only available Thanksgiving and Black Friday anyway.  I will try to keep an updated list of the deals.  Until then, why don't you join a discussion board site such as afullcup.com or weusecoupons.com to stay up-to-date on the latest deals?
More of my favorite sources are thekrazycouponlady.com and couponkeri.com!

What can you get with $20?

My little helper:

Walmart Free & Cheap for the month of November!

Crest Complete Toothpaste, $0.97
$2/1 Crest Complete Toothpaste, Scope Dual Blast Rinse, Oral-B Complete Floss, or Oral-B Complete Toothbrush, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 09/11/11 R)
FREE + $1.03 in Overage

Breathe Rite strips trial size - $0.97 - $1.50/1 = $0.53 MM

Tide Travel Size, $0.97
$2/1 Tide Detergent, exp. 11/30/11 (P&G 10/30/11)
As low as FREE + Overage after Coupon!

Finesse Shampoo, $2.57
$1/1 Finesse Hair Care , exp. 11/30/11 (ALL YOU Sept ’11)
$2 MIR Finesse Product Printable
$1/1 Finesse Product, exp. 1/30/12 (SS 10/16/11)
As low as FREE after Coupon and MIR!

Earthbound Farms carrots - $0.88 - $2/2 IP (recyclebank) = $0.24 MM WYB 2

icy hot naturals trial size - $0.97 - $1/1 (10/30 ss) = $0.03 overage

Johnson Red Cross First Aid Kits, $0.97
$1/1 Neosporin or Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Product, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 11/06/11)
FREE after Coupon! $.03 MM

Rayovac batteries - $0.98 - $1/1 (FB IP) = $0.02 MM

Pepcid AC (8 Ct.), $4.38
$4/1 Pepcid AC Coupon from the 11/6 Inserts
Pay just $0.38 after the coupon!

Carmex Lip Balm, $0.98
$.30 Carmex Lip Balm, exp. 1/31/12 (RP 10/30/11)
$0.68 ea. wyb 2 after Coupon! 

Colgate Kids Toothpaste, $0.97
$1/2 Colgate Kids Toothpaste, exp. 11/19/11 (SS 10/30/11)
$0.47 after Coupon wyb 2! 

Old Spice Body Wash (1.7 oz.), $0.97
$1/2 Old Spice Product, exp. 11/30/11 (P&G 10/30/11)
$0.47 after Coupon!

Mom’s Best Oatmeal, $1
$1/2 Mom’s Best Naturals Product printable
$0.50 ea. after coupon!


I upload these for my personal use (so I can upload them in the store via smartphone).  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!   Thanks to Passion for Savings and A Full Cup message boards.

Harris Teeter triples 9/14-9/20 Results: Day 2

Just got back from my second day of SDs!! Aside from saving a bunch of money, today was a success because I successfully shopped with my 2 year old and 3 month old with NO meltdowns!!! My secret? M&Ms, portable DVD player with Strawberry Shortcake, a balloon from the store, and prepared bottle.

I got:
3 Kettle Chips - These rang up much higher than the BOGO price of $1.84... Will have to go to CS tomorrrow... *sigh*
Huggies wipes $2.99 - $.50 - $1 Saving Star = $.99
3 Tide trial size = Free
Kashi Pita Crisps $3.29 - $1.50 (DND 5 ) - $1 Saving Star = $.79
Duracell AAA batteries 4 pack $2.99 - $.75 - $.75 ZVR = $.74
4 Lipton tea = Free
3 Rhodes rolls = Free
Truvia $4.29 - $1 - $.75 Saving Star = $1.54
3 Carpet Fresh = Free
2 Carnation Evaporated Milk = $.45/2
Wholly Guacamole $2.79 - $1 IP = $.79
Green & Black dark chocolate $4.29 - $1.50 IP = $1.29

Total before q's: $70.87
Total after q's: $23.56

After checkout I realized that I had grabbed the 36 count Rhodes rolls instead of the 12 count, so they were $3.99 instead of free. Will probably return them. Also, the Kettle Chips rang up at full price instead of BOGO. Also, my last 2 q's did not double... All told they owe me about $9 without the Rhodes return... After the Rhodes return it should have been under $3! Ahhh well. I'm happy with my trip.

Harris Teeter triples 9/14-9/20 Results: Day 1

So, the first day of my SDs this week happened on Thursday... Starting a new job and having two kids just doesn't leave a lot of time for couponing, so this is all I have managed to do so far.  The total was about $50 before coupons, and after coupons I only spent $5!  Looking at the stuff I got, though, I was amazed that this stuff was worth $50... I mean, I am happy to not be spending retail any more, aren't you?!

Harris Teeter Super Doubles 11/2-11/8

Ht Super Doubles!

Ambazon Juice 10.5 oz. $2.99 - $1 IP = $.99

Garnier Fructis 5-13 oz. $2.99 - $1 IP = $.99

Larabar $1.50 - $1/4 IP = $1 each

Filippo Berio Olive Oil spray bottle 6.7 oz. $3.49 - $1 IP = $1.49

Domino Sugar 16 oz. $.99 - $.30 10/16 RP = $.39

Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz.  $2.29 - $.55 = $1.19

Pillsbury Brownie Mix $.99 - $.35 11/6 RP = $.29

Scotch Brite sponges 3 pk. $2.99 - $.75 = $.99

Spot Shot Carpet Cleaners – pet 22 oz.  $2.99 - $1 = $.99

Diamond Crystal Salt Sense $1.19 - $.40 - $.40 SS = $.01 MM

Tampax Pearl 18-20 ct. $3.99 - $1 P&G - $1 ZVR = $.99

Bounce 2 month dryer bar $3.99 - $1.50 vocalpoint mailer - $1 ZVR = FREE

Visine 0.5 fl. Oz. $4.89-$4.99 - $2 eVIC - $3 IP http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/index.jsp?Link=ILNVNWKHN63XG

=FREE

8^th Continent Soymilk $2.87 - $1 = $.87

Febreze Set & Refresh $2.99 - $1 - $1 P&G = $.01 MM

Febreze Noticeables warmers $3.49 - $2 P&G - $2 ZVR = $.51 MM

Old Spice Bodywash $3.49 – BOGO - $1/2 - $1/2 ZVR = $.51 MM on 2!

Shout Free Laundry Stain Removal (if available) $3.65 - $1 IP (facebook) - $.55 ZVR = $1.10

Windex Multi-Surface $3.59 - $1 Oct. Shape mag. - $.55 ZVR = $1.04

Folgers Coffee Singles – Classic Roast 3 oz. $4.99 - $1 11/6 RP = $2.99

Pantene Styling products 5.7-11.5 oz. $3.99 - $1 P&G - $1 ZVR = $.99

Dr. oetker risorante pizza ~ $4.99/1 BOGO Price $2.49/1 *corrected
-$2.00/1 (regional) or $1.00/1 SS 10/23
=$ .49 each

Post MARSHMALLOW Pebbles cereal ~ $2.99/1
- $1.50/1 ALL You Magazine November
= FREE

Carpet Fresh Air & Room Deodorizer, Carpet Freshener ~ $1.99/1
- $1.00/1 SS 9/11 & 10/9
= FREE

·  Neutrogena Hand Cream 0.5 oz $1.50
$1/1 Neutorgena Hand or Body Lotion, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 10/23/11)
$1/1 Neutrogena Hand or Body Lotion, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 10/23/11 R)
(Final Cost = FREE)

Kettle Brand Potato Chips 9oz. ~ $1.84/1 *updated
- $1.00/1 RP 9/25
= FREE

Polaner All Fruit ~ Sale priced $2.00/1
- $1.00/1 IP (for sugar free & fiber only)
= FREE

Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread 20 oz ~ $1.39/1
-$ .55/1 (regional) RP 10/23
=$ .29/1

Campbell's Slow Kettle Soup ~ $3.39/1
-(2) $1.25/1, $1.00/1 (regional amount) SS10/9
- $1.00/2 ZVR
=$ .39 each & up

Muir Glen Tomato Paste 6.00 oz ~ $1.39/1
- $1.00/2 IP
=$ .39 each

Fleischmann's Yeast ~ 1.49/1
- $1.00/2 IP
= $ .49 each

Nestle cookie dough ~ $2.50/1
- $1.00/1, $ .75/1 (good only on PB & choc. flavor) RP 9/11 ~OR~ $1.25/2 IP (must register or sig-in)
=$ .50/1 & up

Stouffer's Entrees 6-20oz. ~ $2.50/1
- $1.00/1 tearpad
= $.50/1

Kashi TLC Snack Crackers 9oz. ~ $2.50/1
- $1.00/1 Kashi 6 ct. misc. coupon sheet x12/31 ~OR~ IP (no more prints)
=$ .50/1

Dole Real Fruit Bites ~ $2.50/1
- $1.00/1 SS 8/21 ~OR~ ALL YOU Magazine January & September
=$ .50/1

Carnation evaporated milk can - $1.00/1
$ .50/2 RP 10/25 & 9/30

-$.55 ZVR
=$ .45/2

Sunsweet Dried Plums ~ $2.69/1
$1/1 SS 09/25
=$ .69/1

Tums 3 roll pack, 36 count ~ $2.69/1
- $1.00/1 (must register)
=$ .69/1

Blue Diamond Almonds 6oz. ~ $1.74/1 *sale continuing from last week
$1.00/2 SS 10/16
=$ .74 each

Wholly Guacamole Classic 7oz. ~ $2.79/1
- $1.00/1 IP FB or tearpad

=$ .79/1

Zest Bar Soap 3 ct. ~ $2.75/1
- $1.00/1 SS 9/11
=$ .79/1

Wasa Crackerbread - Crisp 'n Light 7 Grain 4.9 Oz 10 ct ~ $2.79/1
- $1.00/1 IP FB
= $ .79/1

Gillette Fusion skin care products (shave gel) Sale Price $4.89/1 *Don't need to wait for SD's for this one
- $2.00/1 10/30 PG 10/30
- $2.00/1 ZVR
=$ .89/1

Always Infinity 14ct ~ $3.99/1
- $1.00/1 P&G 10/30
- $1.00/1 ZVR
=$ .99/1

T.G.I. Friday's Entrees for Two ~ $3.99/1
- $1.50/1 SS10/23
= .99/1

Wacky Mac ~ $1.99/1
- $1.00/2 (regional) SS 5/8

-$.40 SS
= $.79 each wyb 2

Smucker snack and waffles ~ $3.00/1
$1.00/1 (regional) RP 9/18
=$1.00/1

Dole Fruit Jars 24.50oz ~ $2.50/1 ~ $3.19/1
- $1.00/1 PDF
=$1.19/1

Green & Black's Organic Chocolate Bar ~ $4.29/1
-$1.50/1 IP FB https://www.facebook.com/GreenandBla...26675477406702
=$1.29/1

Filippo Berio Olive Oil Extra Virgin Spray Bottle 6.70 fl oz ~ Sale $3.49/1
- $1.00/1 winetag (any) DND (may or may not double)
=$1.49/1

Dannon Oikos 5.3 oz.

$1.19 - $1/2 10/16 SS = $.19

Rhodes White Dinner Rolls $1.67 - $.65 10/23 RP = $.37

Rhodes Frozen Dinner Rolls, 12 ct. Sale 1.67 - 1/1q RP 9/18 = Free

·  Energizer Watch Battery 1ct $1.99
$1/1 Energizer Batteries or Flashlight, exp. 11/15/11 (SS 10/02/11)
(Final Cost = FREE)

Fleichmanns Yeast $1.49 (on sale, reg $1.99)
$1/1 Fleischmann's Jar or Strip Yeast, exp. 1/6/12 (SS 10/02/11)
(Final Cost = FREE)

·  Duracell AA, AAA 4pk $2.99 (on sale)
$1/1 Duracell Coppertop, Ultra Power, Ultra Photo Lithium or Specialty Batteries, exp. 11/30/11 (P&G 10/16/11)
$1 e-Vic Coupon
(Final Cost = FREE)

Revlon Nail Clipper $1.99
$1/1 Revlon Beauty Tool, exp. 11/30/11 (SS 09/25/11 R)
$1/1 Revlon Beauty Tool, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 10/30/11)
(Final Cost = FREE)

Febreze Air Effects $2.99 (on sale)
$1/1 Febreze Air Effects, exp. 11/30/11 (P&G 10/30/11)
$1 e-Vic Coupon
(Final Cost = FREE)

Boxtopsforeducation.com coupons:

·  Pillsbury Egg Scrambles $3.69
$1.10 Printable
$1 e-Vic Coupon
(Final Cost = $0.49)

Chex Mix cereal $2.50

-$1.10/2

-$1/2 ZVR

=$1.20/2, or $.60 each

Betty Crocker brownie mix 10.25 oz.

$1.29

-$.85/2

=$.44 each wyb 2

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Stouffers Corner Bistro $2.50 (on sale)
$1 Printable
(Final Cost = $0.50)

General Mills Total Cereal $2.50 (on sale)
$1 Printable
(Final Cost = $0.50)

Lightlife Tempeh $2.49
$1/1 Lightlife Product printable
(Final Cost = $0.49)

Dole Real Fruit Bites $2.50 (on sale)
$1/1 Dole Real Fruit Bites, exp. 12/31/11 (ALL YOU Jan '11)
$1/1 Dole Real Fruit Bites, exp. 11/20/11 (SS 08/21/11 R)
$1/1 Dole Real Fruit Bites, exp. 12/31/11 (ALL YOU Sept '11)
(Final Cost = $0.50)

·  Sunsweet Mediterranean Apricots $2.79 (0n sale)
$1/1 Sunsweet Dried Plum or Other Dried Fruit, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 09/25/11 R)
(Final Cost = $0.79)

·  Ricola Throat Drops 50ct $3.79
$1.50/1 Ricola Cough or Throat Drops, exp. 11/30/11 (SS 09/11/11 #2)
(Final Cost = $0.79)

·  Glade Sense & Spray Automatic Spray Refill - Clean Linen $3.79
$1.50/1 Glade Spray Refill, exp. 12/31/11 (Good Housekeeping, Oct)
$1.50/1 Glade Automatic Spray Refill, exp. 12/31 (ALL YOU Sept '10)
(Final Cost = $0.79)

·  Satin Care Shave Gel $2.79 (on sale)
$1/1 Satin Care Shave Gel or In Shower Moisturizer, exp. 11/30/11 (P&G 10/16/11)
(Final Cost = $0.79)

·  Maple Grove Farms Vinaigrette $2.85
$1 Printable
(Final Cost = $0.85)

·  Traditional Medicinals Organic Herbal Mother's Milk Tea $3.99 (on sale)
$1.50/1 Traditional Medicinals Organic Mother's Milk printable
(Final Cost = $0.99)

Celestial Seasonings Green Tea 20 ct. $2.50 - $2 = $.50!!!!

Welch’s Essential Cocktails $3.29 - $1 - $1 ZVR = $.29

Coffee Mate Naturals $2.29 - $1 = $.29

·  Joint Juice Blueberry Acaijuice Bottles $3.99 (on sale)
$1.50/1 Joint Juice Product printable
(Final Cost = $0.99)

·  Coppertone $3 (clearance)
$1 Printable
(Final Cost = $1)

·  Paseo Toilet Paper 12 Rolls $3.74 (on sale)
$1/1 Paseo Bath Tissue or Paper Towel, exp. 11/30/11 (SS 08/07/11)
$1/1 Paseo Bath Tissue or Paper Towel, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 09/18/11)
$1/1 Paseo Bath Tissue or Paper Towel, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 09/11/11 R)
$1/1 Paseo Bath Tissue or Paper Towel, exp. 1/31/12 (RP 10/23/11 R)
$1 Printable
(Final Cost = $1.74 = $0.15 a roll!)

·  Era 50oz Detergent $3.99 (on sale)
$1/1 Era Product, exp. 11/30/11 (RP 08/14/11)
$1/1 Era Product, exp. 11/30/11 (P&G 10/16/11)
(Final Cost = $1.99)

$1 on two single tic tacs or 1 multipack insert coupon - redplum
1.29 ea single = .58

Silk Soy milk ½ gal.  $3.29 - $1 = $1.29

·  Ore Ida Frozen potatoes 16-32 oz $1.74
$1/1 Ore-Ida Sweet Potato Fries printable
(Final Cost = FREE)

·  Driscolls Red Raspberries or Driscoll Blackberries $1.74 - $1.99
$0.50/1 Driscoll's Berries printable
(Final Cost = $0.74 - $0.99)

·  Campbells Harvest Select Soup 18.6oz $1.19
$1/4 Cambell's Healthy Request Chuncky or Select Harvest Soup, exp. 11/20/11 (SS 10/09/11 R)
$0.50/4 Campbell's Healthy Request Chunky or Select Harvest Soups, exp. 11/20/11 (SS 10/09/11 R)
$0.50/2 Campbell's Healthy Request Chunky or Select Harvest Soups, exp. 11/20/11 (SS 10/09/11 R)
$1/2 Campbell's Select Harvest, exp. 11/20/11 (SS 10/09/11 R)
$0.50/2 Campbell's Select Harvest, exp. 11/13/11 (SS 10/02/11 R)
$1/3 e-Vic Coupon
(Final Cost = as low as $0.02 ea wyb 6 and use 3 $1/2 plus e-Vic)

·  Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent 50 oz $2.99
$1/2 Arm & Hammer Laundry Product, exp. 12/11/11 (SS 10/16/11 R)
$1/3 Arm & Hammer Laundry Products printable
$1/2 Arm & Hammer Laundry Product, exp. 11/1/11 (SS 09/18/11)
(Final Cost = as low as $1.99)

·  Blue Diamond Almonds 6 oz $1.74
$1/2 Blue Diamond Almonds, exp. 1/31/12 (SS 10/16/11 R)
(Final Cost = $0.74)

·  PictSweet Deluxe Broccoli Florets 24-28 oz $1.49
$0.75/2 from insert?
(Final Cost = $0.44)

·  Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread 20 oz $1.39
$0.55/1 Sara Lee Wheat Bread, exp. 11/30/11 (RP 10/23/11 R)
(Final Cost = $0.29)

MEAL DEAL

• Buy for $9.99 (1) Frozen Buitoni Pasta 22-26 oz
  $1.50/1 Buitoni Frozen Complete Meal For Two, exp. 12/09/11 (RP 10/09/11 R) $1/1 Buitoni Frozen Product printable
• Get free: (1) Haagen-Dazs Super Premium Ice Cream 14 oz
• free: (1) San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
• free: (1) Pepperidge Farm Garlic Toast 11.25 oz
  $0.50/1 Pepperidge Farm Frozen Texas Toast or Loaf, exp. 12/25/11 (SS 10/16/11 R)
  $1/2 Pepperidge Farm Frozen Texas Toast or Loaf, exp. 12/25/11 (SS 10/16/11)

·  12 oz Al Fresco Chicken Sausage $3.99
$1/1 Al Fresco All Natural Product printable
(Final Cost = $1.99)

·  14-16 oz Creta Farms Meat or Beef Hot Dogs 2/$7
$1 Printable
(Final Cost = $1.50)

·  10.75 oz Campbells Cream Soup 5/$4
$0.25/4 Campbell's Condensed "Great for Cooking" Soup, exp. 11/30/11 (SS 09/18/11 R)
$0.30/4 Campbell's Condensed "Great for Cooking" Soup, exp. 11/30/11 (SS 09/18/11 R)
$1/5 Campbell's Condensed "Great For Cooking" Soup printable
$0.40/4 Campbell's Condensed "Great for Cooking" Soups, exp. 12/15/11 (SS 10/09/11 R)
$0.30/4 Campbell's Condensed Great for Cooking Soup, exp. 12/15/11 (SS 10/09/11 R)
$0.40/3 e-Vic Coupon
(Final Cost = As low as $0.32 ea)

·  5.3 oz Activia Selects Greek Yogurt 10/$10
$1/3 Activia Selects or Multipack, exp. 11/27/11 (SS 10/02/11)
(Final Cost = $0.33 ea)

·  8 oz Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls 2/$5
$0.55/1 Jimmy Dean Sandwich or Bowl printable
$0.75/1 Jimmy D's Product, exp. 11/30/11 (RP 09/25/11)
$1/1 Jimmy D's Product, exp. 11/30/11 (RP 09/25/11)
(Final Cost = as low as $0.50)

Regina Vinegar $2.39 - $1/1 IP = .39 Regina Vinegar

Kikkoman Soy Sauce 10fl.oz. $2.19 sale price through 11/08 ... $0.19 each
Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce 10fl.oz. $2.19 sale price through 11/08 ... $0.19 each

Or, you could use those on the seasoning packets and get them free since they're only $1.18

Mueller’s $.15

Who Nu Cookies $2.50 - $1 = $.50

Nature’s Own Sliced Bagel $2.50 - $.75 IP = $1

Wolfgang Puck Spaghetti Sauce $1.99 - $1 10/9 SS = FREE

Grandma’s Molasses $2.50 - $1 = $.50

http://bgfoods.com/grandmas/default.asp

Herbal Essences $3.19 - $1 P&G - $1 ZVR = $.19

Coffee Mate Natural Bliss $2.29 - $1 IP - $.50 ZVR =$.21 MM

Tic-Tacs are on sale for $0.99
= FREE with $1/2 Q from RP 10/02

Lipton Tea Bottle 20 fl. Oz. $1.59 - $1/2 SS 9/11 = $.59 ea. Wyb 2

Kotex Pantiliners 18-22ct. ~ $1.39/1
- $1.00/2 IP @ RP
= $ .39 each

Tide Stain Release 18ct. ~ $5.99/1
- $1.50/1 or $1.00/1 P&G 10/30 ~OR~ $1/1 Ebony Magazine Nov.
- $1.00/1 ZVR
=$1.99/1 & up

Tasters Choice Instant Coffee on the go packets $1.45 - $.65 –BOGO = $.15 for 2!

It Was a Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood...

So, as many of you know, Tuesday is my awesome shopping day for Walgreen's since they give 15% off for military.  That means that everything in the circular that is free after RR's is actually a money maker!  Well, walking around in the store, I noticed that the Schick Titanium was on sale for $4.99 after RR.  Andy grabbed a BUNCH of $4 Q's at the barber about a month ago, so we jumped at the opportunity!  It looked like this:

$8.99 - 15% = $7.64 - $4 Q = $3.64 + tax = $4.02

Then we got $5 RR printed!  So we actually made $.98 with every AWESOME razor we bought!  We then took these RR's ($60 total!) and went to Walmart.  Wags RRs use a universal bar code, not like Rite Aid or CVS rewards, which are linked to your card.  This means that you can use Wags RRs at a number of different retailers, including Walmart.  We got $64.41 worth of stuff, used some more coupons, and had a subtotal of $1.41 + tax = $3.59 out of pocket at Walmart.

Here's the day in summary (including my original trip to Wags during which I found out about the Schick deal):

 Transaction 1:

Zantac 150 Cool Mint 24 tablets 

$7.99 - 15% = $6.79

-$2 in-store Q 

(This was in the Oct. coupon booklet at the front of the store)

-$5 Q

FREE

Remington King of Shaves 5 Blade Razor System

$4.99 - 15% = $4.24 OOP

Get $5 RR

$.76 MM

Bausch & Lomb Sensitive Contact Solution

$5.97 after 15% off

-$2 IP = $3.97 OOP

Get $5 RR

$1.03 MM

Total OOP (out of pocket, including tax) = $8.48

RRs Received = $10

So, we went home, got our stack of Schick Q's and did this 12 times:

(We would have done more, but you have to do each transaction separately since there is a limit of 1 RR coupon printed per transaction)

This deal worked for the Schick razor, the razor with the trimmer on the other end, and the refill cartridges.  These retail for over $10 each!

Schick assorted $8.99 - 15% = $7.64

-$4 Q 

$3.64 + tax = $4.02 

$5 RR printed

$.98 MM per razor!

As I said we did this 12 times, so the total OOP was $48.24 for merchandise that retails at roughly $120 (Walmart's price, which is cheaper than the drugstores).

We then got $60 back in RR's that we took to Walmart and got all this stuff:

For $3.59!

(Retail $64.41)

So, this is the day in total:

Approx. $213.89 worth of stuff for $60.31, a 72% savings!  Not what you'd see on TLC, but still a great buy.  We were planning on going to Walmart anyway, so instead we are now set on razors for Andy for a loooong time (one LESS thing to worry about!) and made money for the stuff we needed.  Hopefully this post will help you newbies understand the possibilities out there and to be a smart shopper simply by knowing the options available to you.  If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or contact me.  Blessings to you all in your endeavors!!!

PS - You should know that we had to get a manager override at Walmart to use the RRs.  There was a minute there where we thought they weren't going to take them, but after the override everything was fine.  I would recommend trying this out on a smaller level first to get comfortable.  KNOW YOUR CASHIERS!  A lazy one who just pushes them through is better than a fine-print scrutinizer any day!  Because you've already read the fine print and done your homework, right?  :)  You will hear all kinds of crazy things like, "This coupon is only for what's pictured."  No, the coupon is good for whatever the text says.  The manufacturer will usually provide a picture of whatever they're trying to market or whatever is their most expensive product, but if the text says 'any' that is a great coupon that can literally be used for any item of that brand.  Be sure to read your coupons to see if you have to buy more than one of an item, or any size requirements. 

I have learned that it's a lot easier to plan out my trips beforehand instead of taking my huge binder to the store and trying to matchup on the spot.  You can usually find prices of items on the store website.  If it's a grocery store, look for services like Express Lane at Harris Teeter that let you shop from home and pick up your order at a designated time.  We use this solely for pricing.  Also, be sure to visit afullcup.com which is full of all sorts of savvy couponers who post matchups every day for free.  I usually just copy and paste the deals I'm interested in to a Word document and plan my trips from there.