Rite Aid is on it this week with tons of great finds! There are many items on sale for 0.99 and tons of SCR items that end up costing 0.99 or less. Even a few money makers! I’m going tomorrow, on 2.28.10, as many of the coupons I want to use will expire tomorrow. I’m normally a Saturday shopper, which usually doesn’t work to my advantage.
If you aren’t into taking the time to watch the Rite Aid Video Values ads, there are two new coupons available. A 3.00/15.00 purchase coupon is available here, and it expires on 3.31.10. A 5.00/25.00 purchase is available here. When using these coupons, keep your purchase total as close to 15.00 or 25.00 as possible, depending on the coupon you choose to use. Do a couple transactions if necessary!
Also, tomorrow begins a new rebate period, and I am very excited about the rebates that March has to offer. If you are owed a rebate check for February, go ahead and request it now, if you have entered in all of your receipt information for the month. On to the deals…
Gillette Series or Satin Care Shave Gel 7 oz 1.99
1.00 SCR
1.00 Gillette Fusion Pre/Post Shave Product
Free Gillette Body Wash WYB one Fusion Shave Product
Final Cost: FREE Shave Gel and Body Wash! There is also a 0.55 Satin Care coupon available. Final cost for Satin Care is 0.44.
Always, Carefree, Carefree Ultra, Kotex Light Days Pantiliners 0.99
2.00 off Carefree Ultra Rite Aid Video Values coupon (no longer available)
Final cost: 2 for free plus 2 cent overage!
Listerine Pocket Paks 72 ct 3.99
3.00 SCR
1.00 Listerine Pocket Paks coupon
Final Cost: FREE
Efferdent Denture Cleanser Tablets 108-120 ct 5.99
5.00 SCR
0.55 Coupon
Final Cost: 0.44 (Hmmm, not sure what to do with these…might skip the deal)
Nivea Lip Care 0.99
B1G1 Nivea Lip Care
Final Cost: 0.49 each (good filler item)
Blistex Lip Balm 0.99
0.35 Coupon
Final Cost: 0.64
Suave Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers 1.99
1.00 SCR
1.00 off of 2 Suave Professionals
Final Cost: 0.99 each
This deal could be done without a coupon too. Just purchase one for 0.99 after SCR. Coupon expires 2.28.10.
Adult Acnomel 1 oz 6.99
SCR 6.00
Final Cost: 0.99
Anti Monkey Butt Powder 6 oz 3.99
SCR 3.00
Final Cost: 0.99
Proantinox Liquid Urinary Tract Cleansing Complex 6.99
SCR 6.00
Final Cost: 0.99
Always Maxi Pads or Tampax Tampons 20 ct 2.99
SCR 1.00
Coupons 1.00 Tampax, 0.75 Always Ultra Thin (from Sav a lot booklet)
Final Cost: 0.99 to 1.99
Ban or Sure Deodorant B1G1 (price unknown)
1.50 Sure for Men or 1.00 Sure deodorant
Final Cost: ???
The scenarios are really limitless this week. Be sure to take advantage of the $$ off coupons to take care of the small OOP costs. Here’s a couple of examples. If anyone wants me to figure out something more specific, just email me!
Using a 3/15 without manufacturers coupons
Anti Monkey Butt 3.99
Adult Acnomel 6.99
Suave Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler 1.99
Always or Tampax 2.99
Total: 15.96
Use 3/15.00 printable
Total OOP: 12.96 plus tax
Receive 11.00 SCR!
Here’s one using the Video Values 5/20.00
Listerine Pocket Paks 3.99
Gillette Shave Gel 1.99
Gillette Body Wash 4.99 (? price)
2 Suave Professionals 3.98
4 Carefree Ultra Pantiliners 3.96
2 Blistex Lip Balm 1.98
Total 20.89
Coupons
5/20.00 purchase
0.50 Listerine Pocket Paks
1.00 Gillette Shave Gel
4.99 Gillette Body Wash (free with shave prep purchase)
1.00/2 Suave Professionals
2 2.00 Carefree Ultra Pantiliners
2 0.35 Blistex
Total OOP: 5.70 plus tax
SCR
3.00 Listerine
1.00 Gillette
1.00 Suave
Total: 0.70 plus tax!!!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
$1.50 EPIPHANY
Well, tonight I learned something new. Just when I thought that I had this couponing thing down, I was reminded that, well, I don’t. I went to the convenience store tonight to get my papers with a dear friend who has a great blog at www.megasimple.blogspot.com.
I always pick up two copies of the Toledo Blade at 2.00 apiece, and ALWAYS recoup my money from that purchase. Tonight there were only two copies of the Toledo Blade, and Megan graciously allowed me to purchase both copies. She turned to grab an alternate paper, and picked up the Saturday edition of the Bryan Times. Well guess what? The Saturday edition of the Bryan Times has the EXACT same coupons as the Sunday Toledo Blade! And the cost? 50 cents.
It doesn’t take a genius to figure out what comes next. I don’t even read the paper. Thanks Meg, and I hope you enjoy your Bryan Times. :)
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Rite Aid Deals Week of 2/14/10
Happy Valentine's Day!!!
Rite Aid has some good deals this week that aren’t so overwhelming! I recently had a suggestion to tell readers how to shop at Rite Aid in a simpler fashion, so I am going to try my best. The Olay deal involves a mail in rebate…although I don’t usually participate in these, I may here because I have plenty of “Rite Aid money”, and there are some great coupons out for Olay products, resulting in a profitable trip!
The ad shows Olay Skin and Bath Care Products at a price of 3 for 18.00. There is a manufacturer’s Mail in Rebate form here, and the final cost is 3 products for 3.00. There are also Olay coupons, and if you have access to a few of them, the products will be at least free, and possibly a 7.00 profit. I have an Olay Regenerist coupon for 3.00 off in the P & G ad from 1.17.10. There are also two other 1.00 coupons in that insert as well. Utilize three coupons for at least an even break!
Another simple sale is the GE Extra Soft White Light Bulbs in a 4 pack. On sale for 2/4.00, there is a 3.00/2 in ad coupon, making the final price 2 for 1.00.
Motrin PM 20 count is on sale for 2.99. There is a 1.00 Motrin coupon available to make this item free.
If you choose to put them together, here is a scenario suggestion.
Buy:
3 Olay Regenerist Cleansers 18.00
Motrin PM 2.99
Total Due: 20.99
Coupons:
5/20 from Rite Aid Video Values (worth your time to watch the ads!)
3 3.00 Regenerist Coupons (or 3 1.00 coupons if that is what is available to you)
1.00 Motrin
Total OOP: 5.99
Rebates:
SCR 2.00 for Motrin
15.00 MIR for Olay products
Final cost: 11.00 profit!
Rite Aid has some good deals this week that aren’t so overwhelming! I recently had a suggestion to tell readers how to shop at Rite Aid in a simpler fashion, so I am going to try my best. The Olay deal involves a mail in rebate…although I don’t usually participate in these, I may here because I have plenty of “Rite Aid money”, and there are some great coupons out for Olay products, resulting in a profitable trip!
The ad shows Olay Skin and Bath Care Products at a price of 3 for 18.00. There is a manufacturer’s Mail in Rebate form here, and the final cost is 3 products for 3.00. There are also Olay coupons, and if you have access to a few of them, the products will be at least free, and possibly a 7.00 profit. I have an Olay Regenerist coupon for 3.00 off in the P & G ad from 1.17.10. There are also two other 1.00 coupons in that insert as well. Utilize three coupons for at least an even break!
Another simple sale is the GE Extra Soft White Light Bulbs in a 4 pack. On sale for 2/4.00, there is a 3.00/2 in ad coupon, making the final price 2 for 1.00.
Motrin PM 20 count is on sale for 2.99. There is a 1.00 Motrin coupon available to make this item free.
If you choose to put them together, here is a scenario suggestion.
Buy:
3 Olay Regenerist Cleansers 18.00
Motrin PM 2.99
Total Due: 20.99
Coupons:
5/20 from Rite Aid Video Values (worth your time to watch the ads!)
3 3.00 Regenerist Coupons (or 3 1.00 coupons if that is what is available to you)
1.00 Motrin
Total OOP: 5.99
Rebates:
SCR 2.00 for Motrin
15.00 MIR for Olay products
Final cost: 11.00 profit!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
My Personal Fav Sale
Lately I haven't posted much about sales at Chief, but starting today through next Wednesday, the Super Double sale is here! Here are the rules for the week!
Super Double Coupons Policy
Manufacturer’s coupons up to $1.00 will be DOUBLED. Coupons over $1.00 but less than $2.00 will be at $2.00. Coupons over $2.00 will be face value only.
• Limit one manufacturer’s coupon for any particular item.
• Items must be purchased in the same brand and size specified on the coupon.
• No substitutions please.
• Amount refunded cannot exceed the retail price of the item.
• Tobacco product coupons will be redeemed at face value.
• This offer does not apply to free coupons or Chief and Rays coupons and other retail store coupons.
• No rain checks.
• Catalina coupons will be redeemed at face value, and will not be doubled.
• Coupons that state DO NOT DOUBLE will not be doubled.
I can usually find great items at a great price, and if I have time, I love walking throught the store looking for additional sale items. This is one of my favorite times to stock up on yogurt too! Here are a few items that have coupon match ups. I will update if I find more...feel free to help by commenting!
Kraft Cheese 2/4.00 with in ad coupon
According to the manager that I spoke with tonight, the in ad coupon can be used in addition to a manufacturer's coupon. He also said the in ad coupon will double as well, but I don't really believe that. Earlier there was a 1.00/2 Kraft Cheese printable that will double.
Final Cost: 0.50 per bag or 8 oz chunk if you have the 1.00/2 printable, possibly free?
Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix 4/3.00
Use 0.75 off of 2 Ortega products
Final Cost: 2 for FREE
Frank's Red Hot or Buffalo Wing Sauce 1.99
1.00 off Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce
Final Cost: FREE
Avocados 0.50 each -- this is a great price for all of you baby food making mamas!
Peter Pan 16.3 oz 1.79
1.00 Peter Pan (DO NOT DOUBLE)
Final Cost: 0.79
Kellogg's Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes 2/4.00
Use 1.00 off 2 boxes
Final Cost: 1.00 each
Super Pretzel Select Varieties 2/4.00
Use .50 off one
Final Cost: 1.00 per box
Orville Redenbacher 3 ct Microwave Popcorn
Use 1.00 off 2 pkg
Final Cost: 1.19 each
Edy's Ice Cream 48 oz 3/10.00
Use 1.00 Edy's
Final Cost: 1.33 each
Jello Refrigerated Pudding or Gelatin 2.77
Use .60 Jello
Final Cost: 1.57
Johnsonville Fresh Bratwurst 2.99
Use .55 off any package or variety
Final Cost: 1.89
Land o Frost Lunchmeat 10-16 oz 3.49
Use .55 off of 16 oz package
Final Cost: 2.39 for 16 oz
John Morrell off the Bone Lunchmeat 2/5.00
Use Buy 3 Get One Free
Final Cost: 4/7.50 or 3.75/lb (not a big fan of this price)
Let me know if there are more matchups and I will be happy to post them!
Super Double Coupons Policy
Manufacturer’s coupons up to $1.00 will be DOUBLED. Coupons over $1.00 but less than $2.00 will be at $2.00. Coupons over $2.00 will be face value only.
• Limit one manufacturer’s coupon for any particular item.
• Items must be purchased in the same brand and size specified on the coupon.
• No substitutions please.
• Amount refunded cannot exceed the retail price of the item.
• Tobacco product coupons will be redeemed at face value.
• This offer does not apply to free coupons or Chief and Rays coupons and other retail store coupons.
• No rain checks.
• Catalina coupons will be redeemed at face value, and will not be doubled.
• Coupons that state DO NOT DOUBLE will not be doubled.
I can usually find great items at a great price, and if I have time, I love walking throught the store looking for additional sale items. This is one of my favorite times to stock up on yogurt too! Here are a few items that have coupon match ups. I will update if I find more...feel free to help by commenting!
Kraft Cheese 2/4.00 with in ad coupon
According to the manager that I spoke with tonight, the in ad coupon can be used in addition to a manufacturer's coupon. He also said the in ad coupon will double as well, but I don't really believe that. Earlier there was a 1.00/2 Kraft Cheese printable that will double.
Final Cost: 0.50 per bag or 8 oz chunk if you have the 1.00/2 printable, possibly free?
Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix 4/3.00
Use 0.75 off of 2 Ortega products
Final Cost: 2 for FREE
Frank's Red Hot or Buffalo Wing Sauce 1.99
1.00 off Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce
Final Cost: FREE
Avocados 0.50 each -- this is a great price for all of you baby food making mamas!
Peter Pan 16.3 oz 1.79
1.00 Peter Pan (DO NOT DOUBLE)
Final Cost: 0.79
Kellogg's Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes 2/4.00
Use 1.00 off 2 boxes
Final Cost: 1.00 each
Super Pretzel Select Varieties 2/4.00
Use .50 off one
Final Cost: 1.00 per box
Orville Redenbacher 3 ct Microwave Popcorn
Use 1.00 off 2 pkg
Final Cost: 1.19 each
Edy's Ice Cream 48 oz 3/10.00
Use 1.00 Edy's
Final Cost: 1.33 each
Jello Refrigerated Pudding or Gelatin 2.77
Use .60 Jello
Final Cost: 1.57
Johnsonville Fresh Bratwurst 2.99
Use .55 off any package or variety
Final Cost: 1.89
Land o Frost Lunchmeat 10-16 oz 3.49
Use .55 off of 16 oz package
Final Cost: 2.39 for 16 oz
John Morrell off the Bone Lunchmeat 2/5.00
Use Buy 3 Get One Free
Final Cost: 4/7.50 or 3.75/lb (not a big fan of this price)
Let me know if there are more matchups and I will be happy to post them!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
I Ended January with a Bang for my Buck!
I had such a fun weekend! Saturday night, my son and I went on a date. The main reason for the trip was to get him some new pants that can actually be worn below his ankles. I think we must be growing, because it took us three tries one morning this week to find a pair of pants that fit. We had a lot of fun, and he even let me go Krogering! It’s amazing what a boy will do if he has a video game system to play (and a couple of treats in the cart).
Kroger has a Mega Event going on now, where if you purchase 10 participating items, 5.00 will be deducted instantly at checkout, dropping the price by 0.50 per item. I love Mega Events, and was really excited to get to actually take my time shopping!
I am not into listing all of the items on sale, but Southern Savers has a great list of the participating items compiled if you so desire to check them out. I went to the Kroger on Airport Highway in Swanton, but Defiance also has the same event going on, but with some different items. Be sure to check the online ad first if you are heading to Defiance.
My best deals included stockpile items such as Rotel Diced Tomatoes, Quaker Rice Cakes, Hunts Tomatoes, Hormel Chili, and Electrasol Dishwasher Detergent.
Here’s an example of a transaction that I did.
8 Electrasol 3.49 each 27.92
2 Rotel 0.92 each 1.84
Subtotal: 29.76
Coupons used:
(8) 2.50 Electrasol 20.00
(2) 0.30 Rotel doubled 1.20
Subtotal after coupons: 7.96
Mega Event: 5.00
Total OOP: 2.96
The Electrasol coupons were great ones, and I am set on detergent for at least a year!
Here’s another one.
3 Quaker rice cakes 1.39 each 4.17
4 Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes .99 ea 3.96
2 Hormel Chili 1.34 each 2.68
1 Rotel .92
Subtotal: 11.73
Coupons used:
(3) Quaker .75 each 2.25
(1) Hunt’s 1.00/4 cans 1.00
(1) Hormel .55/2 .55
(1) Rotel .30 doubled .60
Subtotal after coupons: 7.33
Mega Event: 5.00
Total OOP: 2.33
What, do you ask, will one do with all of these canned tomatoes? One will put them in her pantry and will use them before 2012 when they expire. Or one will donate them to a local pantry or Boy Scout Drive. One may make a crapload of chili, too. One of the main ideas in the moneysaving business is stockpiling, and this is a great example.
So at the end of the shopping trip, I had a full cart, including fruits, veggies, a packet of gravy mix, 40 individual cartons of yogurt, Little Debbie’s (a main food group in case you didn’t know), Electrasol, and more! With 3 Mega Event transactions (15.00 total), 43.00 in coupons, and 41.69 in savings with my Kroger card, my subtotal went from 118.00 to 31.84. 73% savings, and I still had a content little boy!
If I were a good girl, I would have went home to put my groceries away, and then gotten out my needlepoint work. Instead, I took B to dinner uptown, and I enjoyed a fabulous (and expensive) Cosmopolitan without feeling one bit guilty!
Kroger has a Mega Event going on now, where if you purchase 10 participating items, 5.00 will be deducted instantly at checkout, dropping the price by 0.50 per item. I love Mega Events, and was really excited to get to actually take my time shopping!
I am not into listing all of the items on sale, but Southern Savers has a great list of the participating items compiled if you so desire to check them out. I went to the Kroger on Airport Highway in Swanton, but Defiance also has the same event going on, but with some different items. Be sure to check the online ad first if you are heading to Defiance.
My best deals included stockpile items such as Rotel Diced Tomatoes, Quaker Rice Cakes, Hunts Tomatoes, Hormel Chili, and Electrasol Dishwasher Detergent.
Here’s an example of a transaction that I did.
8 Electrasol 3.49 each 27.92
2 Rotel 0.92 each 1.84
Subtotal: 29.76
Coupons used:
(8) 2.50 Electrasol 20.00
(2) 0.30 Rotel doubled 1.20
Subtotal after coupons: 7.96
Mega Event: 5.00
Total OOP: 2.96
The Electrasol coupons were great ones, and I am set on detergent for at least a year!
Here’s another one.
3 Quaker rice cakes 1.39 each 4.17
4 Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes .99 ea 3.96
2 Hormel Chili 1.34 each 2.68
1 Rotel .92
Subtotal: 11.73
Coupons used:
(3) Quaker .75 each 2.25
(1) Hunt’s 1.00/4 cans 1.00
(1) Hormel .55/2 .55
(1) Rotel .30 doubled .60
Subtotal after coupons: 7.33
Mega Event: 5.00
Total OOP: 2.33
What, do you ask, will one do with all of these canned tomatoes? One will put them in her pantry and will use them before 2012 when they expire. Or one will donate them to a local pantry or Boy Scout Drive. One may make a crapload of chili, too. One of the main ideas in the moneysaving business is stockpiling, and this is a great example.
So at the end of the shopping trip, I had a full cart, including fruits, veggies, a packet of gravy mix, 40 individual cartons of yogurt, Little Debbie’s (a main food group in case you didn’t know), Electrasol, and more! With 3 Mega Event transactions (15.00 total), 43.00 in coupons, and 41.69 in savings with my Kroger card, my subtotal went from 118.00 to 31.84. 73% savings, and I still had a content little boy!
If I were a good girl, I would have went home to put my groceries away, and then gotten out my needlepoint work. Instead, I took B to dinner uptown, and I enjoyed a fabulous (and expensive) Cosmopolitan without feeling one bit guilty!
Perfect Timing for 2010
It's official, I have yet another addiction...Oh wait, that's old news. I am in love with couponing. I know a lot of people think it's a waste of time, not worth it, or just a pain in the butt, but I completely and totally, yet respectfully disagree. As an RN, I make a great paycheck for the two years of schooling that is required for an associate degree, but this couponing business totally supplements my income, leaving me to spend or save my money as I please.
Since I started this adventure in August of 2008, I have always wanted to keep track of my savings so I could see the concrete evidence. Now that, my friends, is WAY too much work for just a little satisfaction. However, at the end of 2009, I came across a new blog that might just be my fav. The Coupon Project is a great blog showcasing deals, sales, reader success stories, and much more. She is also a self proclaimed "Excel Nerd". I have no idea how to work a spreadsheet--at all. When I read the posting on the savings tracker method she uses, I was impressed. When I read on and saw she was willing to share with every reader, I was ecstatic! In this post, the savings tracker is explained in detail, and all of the necessary formulas are in place to make this work magic right away! Plug in your numbers and immediately you can see the savings reflected in the spreadsheet.
Here is a copy of my January 2010 spreadsheet summary. I am not done, and am planning on eeking out more deals on the 31st. This will give you a great idea on how I am utilizing this wonderful creation!
January-at-a-Glance
Total Shelf Cost: $543.25 Monthly Budget: $400.00
Total Coupon Savings: $216.65 Variance: $205.51
Total Savings: $349.13
Amount Paid (after rebates): $194.49 Rebates Owed: $50.99
Savings Rate: 64.27% Amount Paid (exc. Rebates) $245.48
I know, I know, this is really bad. Check out the real deal on http://www.thecouponproject.com/, and maybe you will be able to figure out my mess of numbers. If anyone has any idea how to edit html so I can insert it into the blog, I would take any advice! It's way too late to keep trying!
Since I started this adventure in August of 2008, I have always wanted to keep track of my savings so I could see the concrete evidence. Now that, my friends, is WAY too much work for just a little satisfaction. However, at the end of 2009, I came across a new blog that might just be my fav. The Coupon Project is a great blog showcasing deals, sales, reader success stories, and much more. She is also a self proclaimed "Excel Nerd". I have no idea how to work a spreadsheet--at all. When I read the posting on the savings tracker method she uses, I was impressed. When I read on and saw she was willing to share with every reader, I was ecstatic! In this post, the savings tracker is explained in detail, and all of the necessary formulas are in place to make this work magic right away! Plug in your numbers and immediately you can see the savings reflected in the spreadsheet.
Here is a copy of my January 2010 spreadsheet summary. I am not done, and am planning on eeking out more deals on the 31st. This will give you a great idea on how I am utilizing this wonderful creation!
January-at-a-Glance
Total Shelf Cost: $543.25 Monthly Budget: $400.00
Total Coupon Savings: $216.65 Variance: $205.51
Total Savings: $349.13
Amount Paid (after rebates): $194.49 Rebates Owed: $50.99
Savings Rate: 64.27% Amount Paid (exc. Rebates) $245.48
I know, I know, this is really bad. Check out the real deal on http://www.thecouponproject.com/, and maybe you will be able to figure out my mess of numbers. If anyone has any idea how to edit html so I can insert it into the blog, I would take any advice! It's way too late to keep trying!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Babies R Us Gift Certificate
I know it's getting late in the day, but I just saw this offer for you Facebook moms! Become a fan of Babies R Us today on Facebook, and they will send you a 5.00 eGift Card. This is valid today only, and while supplies last. The eGift Card will expire 2.20.10. Here's a link for ya. http://www.facebook.com/#/babiesrus?ref=search&sid=1185856159.401429250..1
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