CVS Shopping: 8/11/2018

Slowly getting back on track on our coupon shopping and today's CVS trip was phenomenal.  Used last week's ECBs which brought down my total dramatically along with a $8 off of $50 that was on my card resulting in my total out of pocket being $15.75.  Excited when I am able to get back on track and purchase things we need at lower prices.  It helps our budget dramatically!  Ashlyn has started to learn if it's not on the list, and not on sale, I'm not buying it.  :)

 $3 ECB wyb (1) Clear Care 12 oz or Opti Free Pure Moist 10 oz contact solution, $9.99, limit 1

$3 ECB wyb Allegra, Xyzal, Nasacort, , limit 1

-$6 CVS Coupon
-$4 off Allegra children’s product, SS 07/29

2 ECB wyb (1) Colgate Toothpaste or Toothbrush, multipacks, , limit 2

2 ECB wyb (1) Colgate Toothpaste or Toothbrush, multipacks, , limit 2

-$1.00 off Colgate Coupon
-$1.00 off Colgate Coupon

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Total Spent: $15.75
Received back $10 ECB; $10 off of $50
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Target Shopping: 8/3/2018

Jeff went to Target yesterday evening to pick up a few gift card deals after taking youth to an event. Hair care products this week have a $5 gift card deal when you purchase multiples of four.  It does not have to be four of each, it just happened to work well for us with the coupons.

$5 Target Gift Card wyb (4) Hair Care Items

Head & Shoulders Hair Care, 13.5 oz, $5.99

Head & Shoulders Hair Care, 13.5 oz, $5.99

Head & Shoulders Hair Care, 13.5 oz, $5.99

Head & Shoulders Hair Care, 13.5 oz, $5.99

-$4/2 Head & Shoulders products 380 mL/12.8 oz+, or Clinical Solutions, excl trial size, limit (2) coupons, PG 07/29 (exp 8/11)
-$4/2 Head & Shoulders products 380 mL/12.8 oz+, or Clinical Solutions, excl trial size, limit (2) coupons, PG 07/29 (exp 8/11)
Makes them $2.74 after gift card deal.

Pantene Pro-V Hair Care, 17-20 oz, $6.99

Pantene Pro-V Hair Care, 17-20 oz, $6.99

Pantene Pro-V Hair Care, 17-20 oz, $3.49

Pantene Pro-V Hair Care, 17-20 oz, $3.49

-$1 off Pantene product, excl trial size, limit (2) coupons, PG 07/29 (exp 8/11)
-$5/3 Pantene products, excl trial size, limit (2) coupons, PG 07/29 (exp 8/11)
Makes them $2.49 after gift card deal.

Garnier Fructis Hair Care, 10.2-13 oz, $2.99

Garnier Fructis Hair Care, 10.2-13 oz, $2.99

Garnier Fructis Hair Care, 10.2-13 oz, $2.99

Garnier Fructis Hair Care, 10.2-13 oz, $2.99

Makes them $1.74 after gift card deal.

Check out Southern Savers for the current Targets ad and coupon match ups!

CVS Shopping: 8/3/2018

After Ashlyn and I finished at the Just Between Friends Consignment Shop, we stopped by CVS to pick up a few deals this evening.  I am trying to get back on track with my coupon shopping!

 $6 ECB wyb (2) Venus or Gillette razor or refills, , limit 1

Gillette Venus Razor, 1 ct., $8.19
-$3 off Venus razor, excl disposables,, limit (2) like coupons, PG 07/29
-$3 off Venus razor, excl disposables,, limit (2) like coupons, PG 07/29
-$2 off 2 Venus razors (CVS Coupon)

$5 ECB wyb $15 Neutrogena Cosmetics, , limit 1

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Tint $17.29
-$5 off of $15 CVS Coupon
-40% off one item (CVS Coupon)

Crest Mouthwash $4.99
-$1 off Crest Manufacturer Coupon (CVS app)
-$1 off of $5 Mouthwash

Suave 2 for $6.00

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Total Spent: $28.27
Received back $13 ECB
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I completely forgot to hand the cashier my coupons for the Suave.  So I am going to check to see if Ashlyn "really" needed shampoo or not.  I may end up returning and re-purchasing on another transaction since I have a few other items I may pick up tomorrow afternoon.

Check out Southern Savers for the current CVS ads and coupon match ups!

Coupon Savings and Paying Off Debt

To encourage myself to cut and use my coupons, I have decided to transfer the money I save from coupons to our credit cards.  Jeff and I have been following Dave Ramsey's plan for two years now after taking Financial Peace University from our church, Cross Way UMC.  Since getting on a budget, we have paid about 73% of our debt, excluding our mortgage.  Today, I transfered another $27.75 to one of our credit cards!!

Proverbs 22:6-7Common English Bible (CEB)

6 Train children in the way they should go;
    when they grow old, they won’t depart from it.
7 The wealthy rule over the poor;
    a borrower is a slave to a lender.

Proverbs 22:15New Living Translation (NLT)

15 A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness,
    but physical discipline will drive it far away.

Love this study note from my bible, "Wisdom is learned, not inherited or innate.  It takes discipline, sometimes physical, to change foolishness into wisdom."  I am thankful we were able to take this class since it has allowed us to get on a budget which in turn will help teach our children the way to handle money.

We were out of stock of Windex and it was also on sale at CVS.  The furniture around the baseboards in the main area of the house is moved around since we are in the process of getting the house painted this week and possibly our tile and grout cleaned and sealed.  The goal is to go around the baseboards prior to moving furniture back into place and clean them this week.

CVS Shopping Trip
3/14/2017

$4 ECB wyb (4) participating Household Cleaners

2 - Windex or Scrubbing Bubbles, $2.99

• -.50/1 Windex product, excl trial size, SS 03/12
• -.50/1 Windex product, excl trial size, SS 03/12

2 - Ziploc storage bags, $2.99

-$1.00 CVS Coupon "Food Storage" via CVS App
-$4.00 ECB coupon from Monday
=$6.46 Total
GET back $4.00 ECB for next trip



I started following Southern Savers many years ago.  I find it nice to have the store advertisements matched to particular coupons.  Using Jenny's blog, I went to Target yesterday to pick up primarily household products such as toilet paper, paper towels, mouthwash, laundry detergent, contact solution, allergy medicine, and a few other odds and ends.  Many of these items were advertised on sale and a few included gift card deals.  Paired with coupons, I was able to save the discounted store price along with my coupons which totaled $26.75!

CVS Trip: 3/13/17 - FREE Colgate Toothpaste

Made a quick trip to CVS and Wal-Mart this evening to pick up a few items with coupons.  I used iBotta while at Wal-Mart to save on milk, produce, frozen items, and cleaning products.

Make sure to stop in this week to pick up FREE toothpaste from CVS!

$2 ECB wyb Colgate Max, Total or 2 in 1 toothpaste, $2.99, limit 2

-$2.00 CVS Coupon

=$3.98 Total

GET Back $4.00 ECB for next trip

CVS Trip with Ashlyn to Pick up Huggies Night Time Pull-Ups & Wipes

This morning, Ashlyn and I took Jakob up to church and dropped him off since Jeff was there helping set up and tear down.  Our church, Cross Way UMC is a newer church and we meet at an elementary school.  Since she has been sick and running a fever, I did not want for her to go today and spread any possible germs.  However, she is feeling much better and this morning only had a low grade fever since her antibiotics have kicked in.  I think it started as allergies with the weather going from 80 degrees this past Saturday and then 20 degrees with ice this past Sunday-Monday!  Her nose started running and she had more congestion which is what probably caused her ear infection.

Anyhow, we made the quick trip to CVS and purchased three Huggies Night-Time Pull-Ups and two Huggies wipes.  I did not have any coupons for the Night-Time Pull-Ups, but there are others out there for regular diapers if you need them.  Overall, we spent $33.77 and received $10 back for my next trip!

I had a CVS coupon from their coupon center for another $5 off of $35 on baby products which is the reason I purchased two of the wipes.  To get the $10 back, you only need to spend $30.

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Total Before Savings and Coupons: $58.75
Total Spent: $33.77
Total Saved: $24.95 or 44%
ECB Remaining: $10.00
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Make sure to check out Southern Savers this week to help you save on your shopping trips.

Grocery shopping trip to restock produce and bread

Went to Wal-Mart for a few items on the list and pretty happy with my purchases.  I did not have many coupons because most of it was produce.  Spent right at $60 on my gift card and still have right at $5 remaining on it.  This included Christmas 4x6 pictures and gluten-free items which cost a little more.  We have been working on a Pantry Challenge to eat up most of the random items to help make it easier to replace with better items.  I have been reading the blog 100 Days of Real Food and really like the information.  My goal this year is to replace the not so healthy items with foods without GMOs and the extra dyes.  The new Wal-Mart near our house is pretty nice.  I must say I have never really liked Wal-Mart because they seemed dirty inside, dark, and dingy.  This one is still really new and looks nice.  The employees have been pleasant and helpful when asking a question for a product.  I sure hope it stays like that because it really has been convenient to shop.  I am even starting to watch and debate on some of the price matching because I have heard it is not difficult to do.

CVS Shopping Trip - Nature Made Vitamins B12 = $1.79

Well, fun morning at CVS.  There was not too much in the ad we needed this week, however we were low on my B-12 vitamin.  So I spent $1.79 for TWO bottles of Nature Made Vitamins with 150 count.  I am really watching our spending to get back on track on our overall budget.  Plus I earned my quarterly ECBs from this trip, so I have $3.00 to spend on my next trip!

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Total Before Savings and Coupons: $35.58
Total Spent: $1.79
Total Saved: $33.79 or 95%
ECB Remaining: $3.00
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Make sure to check out Southern Savers this week to help you save on your shopping trips.

CVS Shopping Trip - Milk, Pantene, and Duracell Batteries = $12.29

I sure enjoy my shopping trips to CVS.  I do not go every week, but most weeks there is something at a good price to help stock our household needs.  Today I spent $12.29 out of pocket and purchased two Pantene shampoos, two Pantene conditioners, two Pantene mouses, one Duracell AA 8-pack (with extra coupons inside), one Duracell AAA 8-pack (with extra coupons inside), and a gallon of skim milk for Jeff.  I received $11.00 back in ECB to use on my next shopping trip.

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Total Before Savings and Coupons: $56.53
Total Spent: $12.29
Total Saved: $44.24 or 78%
ECB Remaining: $11.00
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According to my receipt, this year I have saved $886.55.  This counts all their sale prices, my coupons, and their ECB coupons.  I'm hoping to do better on blogging my savings in 2014.

Make sure to check out Southern Savers this week to help you save on your shopping trips.

Progresso Soups at Target and Costco

Today, I took the Honda Pilot to Costco to get the tires rotated and balanced.  While I waited I walked around the store.  We needed a few items that we tend to purchase from Costco rather than Target.  I attempt to be careful at Costco because the unit rate on the prices can be higher than the unit rate of the same item at Target or other stores.  For instance, I do not purchase shampoo and conditioner from Costco because I can get it much less at CVS by rolling ECB.

Today I noticed they had Progresso Soups in an 8 pack.  I had just purchased those at Target on sale with coupons.  Costco's price was around $13.  I purchased 8 cans of my choice at $1.49 each which is $11.92.  Then used two coupons for $1.00/4 which brought the cost down to $9.92 before tax and my 5% savings from using a Target debit card.

Good price for Diaper Wipes!

I went to Walgreens yesterday afternoon to pick up milk.  Well, the price was higher than I wanted to pay so I went over to 7-11.  However, they had the Huggies Wipes in stock and I had a $3.00 RR that needed to be used.  Later in the evening, I decided to go back and pick it up along with the EXPO markers for Jakob's supply list.

Huggies $5.99
-$2 off Huggies wipes, 184 or 216 pk., August Walgreens coupon book
-.50/1 Huggies baby wipes, 56 ct.+, SS 8/12
Expo Markers $1.99
-$3.00 RR
Total Due: $2.68

Diaper Deals at CVS!

I love CVS days like these and I absolutely love getting diapers at this price!  I spent a total of $28.32 for everything above with $2.00 ECB for my next trip.

Transaction 1:
2 - Pampers Diapers $8.99
-$1.50 Pampers Diapers (from cereal boxes)
-$1.50 Pampers Diapers (from cereal boxes)
-$4.00 off $20.00 Baby Items CVS Coupon ECB
Pampers Wipes $3.59
-$1.00 off Pampers Wipes (from mail)
2 - Pantene Shampoo/Conditioner $5.99
-$3/2 Pantene product, excl trial size, PG 7/29
Gilette Shaving Cream $3.99
-.55/1 Gillette Satin Care shave prep, excl trial sizes, RP 7/22
-$3.00 off $15.00 Pantene, Gillette CVS Coupon ECB
Total Due: $24.89
Get Back: $10.00

Transaction 2:
4 - Degree Deodorants $2.50
-$0.75/2 Degree Deodorants RP 7/29
-$0.75/2 Degree Deodorants RP 7/29
2 - Degree Deodorants $2.50
-$0.75/2 Degree Deodorants RP 7/29
-$10.00 ECB
Total Due: $2.89
Get Back: $5.00

Transaction 3:
Crest Double Pack $6.29
-.75/1 Crest toothpaste, 4 oz+, or liquid gel, excl Cavity, Baking Soda, Tarter and trial size, PG 7/29
-$1.00 off $5.00 Crest Products CVS Coupon ECB
Hunt's Pack $1.00
-$5.00 ECB
Total Due: $0.54
Get Back $2.00

ALDI Trip on 8/9/12

I made a quick trip to ALDI yesterday to pick up the needed produce we were low on.  I think I have fallen in love with this store for picking up needed produce to supplement the produce we receive from Bountiful Baskets!

Bananas $1.23
Oranges $3.29
Potatoes (10lb) $2.99
Corn $1.49
Lettuce $0.99
2 - Strawberries $0.99 each!!
Pineapple $1.99

Grand Total: $13.96

Pampers Night Time Diapers at Target

Well, we were completely out of night time diapers for Ashlyn.  So I went to Target to pick some more up and went with the Pampers since they were slightly cheaper than the Huggies coupons.  I would have done better if I had paid attention and purchased them earlier in the week when there was a $3.00 coupon.  Oh well, no big deal.  =)

Pampers Night Time Diapers $24.99
-$1 off Pampers boxed diapers (Target coupon), RP 7/29
-$1.50 off Pampers box diapers or pants, excl trial size, PG 7/29
=$22.49+tax

CVS Shopping $13.93

I sure love great CVS days when I am able to get a little bit of everything!  After shopping at Walgreens today, I was happy to go to CVS.  Overall, between both transactions I was able to cross items off our shopping list and only spent $13.93!

Transaction 1:
4 - Ragu $1.66
-.50/2 Ragu pasta sauce jars, RP 7/29
-.50/2 Ragu pasta sauce jars, RP 7/29
2 - Skippy Peanut Butter $2.50
Hellmann's Light Mayonaise $3.50
-.70 off Hellmann's Mayonaise
Total Due: $13.47
Get Back: $4.00 ($3.00 for spending $10; $1.00 Green Bag Tag)

Transaction 2:
3 - Puff's Tissue $0.88
-.25/3 Puffs singles or (1) 3 pk., excl trial sizes, PG 7/29
2 - Dawn Dish Soap $0.99
-.50/1 Dawn product, excl trial size, PG 7/29
-.50/1 Dawn product, excl trial size, PG 7/29
2 - Carefree $0.99
-.50/1 Carefree product, SS 7/22
-.50/1 Carefree product, SS 7/22
-$4.00 ECB (from Transaction 1)
Total Due: $0.46

Snagged $3.49 Huggies Diapers!

I was excited to find these diapers at Walgreens today!  I honestly figured it was a long shot.  I stopped at our local store and they were sold out of the Huggies diapers.  I was able to pick up the Kotex U before leaving and getting the $3.00 RR.  However, I was reminded why I do not enjoy shopping at Walgreens though even though I did good today only spending $14.06 OOP with $3.00 back for the next trip.

Transaction 1:
2 - Kotex U $4.00each
-$1 off Kotex U pads, excl trial sizes, SS 7/08
-$1 off Kotex U pads, excl trial sizes, SS 7/08
Total Due: $6.50
Get Back: $3.00 RR

Transaction 2:
2 - Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers $9.49each
-$4 off Huggies Little Movers slip-on, August Walgreens coupon book
-$4 off Huggies Little Movers slip-on, August Walgreens coupon book
-$2 off Huggies Little Movers slip-on diapers, SS 7/08 (EXP 08/04)
-$2 off Huggies Little Movers slip-on diapers, SS 7/08 (EXP 08/04)
Total Due: $7.56

First Trip to ALDI = $9.06 for Produce

This was my first trip to ALDI.  I forgot about the quarters for the shopping carts.  Luckily, I was only going in for produce.  I was happy with the purchase overall for $9.06.  The best deals in my opinion was the cantaloupe at $0.79!

Red Apples: $2.49 (3lb)
Bananas: $0.44/lb = $1.32
Roma Tomatoes: $0.89
Sweet Corn: $1.49
Strawberries: $1.49
Cantaloupe: $0.79
Baby Carrots: $0.59

I normally get our produce through a local co-op called Bountiful Baskets, but I think this will supplement nicely on weeks we are unable to pick up or need additional items for the price!

Chobani Yogurts and a Few Other Things

Jeff went to Target yesterday and had a fabulous trip!  He stopped by on his way home from work with the coupons I gave him.  


Here's what he purchased:


3 - Chobani Champions Greek Yogurt, 4 pk, $2.50
-$1 off Chobani Champions Greek yogurt, 4 pk., (Target coupon) PRINTABLE
-$1 off Chobani Champions Greek yogurt, 4 pk., (Target coupon) PRINTABLE

-$1 off Chobani Champions, 4 pk. PRINTABLE

-$1 off Chobani Champions, 4 pk. PRINTABLE

-$1 off Chobani Champions, 4 pk. PRINTABLE=$7.50-$5.00=$2.50 or $0.83/4pk


3 - Chobani Yogurt Cups, 6 oz, $1
-.30/1 Chobani yogurt, 6 oz PRINTABLE
-.30/1 Chobani yogurt, 6 oz PRINTABLE
-.30/1 Chobani yogurt, 6 oz PRINTABLE
=$3.00-$0.90=$2.10 or $0.70 each


Market Pantry Fruit Snacks, $1.69
-$1 off Market Pantry fruit snacks, 6 or 10 ct., (Target coupon) printable
=$1.69-$1.00=$0.69 each


Up & Up Jumbo Cotton Balls, 200 ct., $1.97
2 - Market Pantry Pasta Sauce $1.32
Bananas $0.52/lb = $1.13

Ashlyn is Ready to Swim this Summer!

Ashlyn and I headed to CVS and Target after she finished eating Saturday afternoon.  Overall, we spent $0.79 since for everything in the picture and received $4.00 back for next week!  I went ahead and picked up those swim diapers since CVS gave me a store coupon and I had a manufacturer coupon to add to it!  I really prefer buying diapers in general at CVS where I can use my extra ECB that I earn throughout my transactions.  Oh, and I originally did not plan to purchase the candy bar.

Huggies Swim Diapers $9.99

-$2.00 CVS Coupon

-$1 off Huggies Little Swimmers disposable swim pants printable

2 - Colgate Total Toothpaste $2.99 (LIMIT 2)

-$1 off Colgate Total Advanced, Optic White or Sensitive Pro-Relief, 4 oz+, SS 4/15

-$1 off Colgate Total Advanced, Optic White or Sensitive Pro-Relief, 4 oz+, SS 4/15
Get Back $2.00 per toothpaste ($4.00 total)

Hershey's Chocolate Bar $1.19

-$0.50 CVS Coupon

-$7.00 ECB

-$2.00 ECB

-$2.00 ECB

Total: $0.79
Get Back: $4.00 from Colgate Toothpaste for next trip!

Saturday Shopping with Ashlyn

Ashlyn helped me with the shopping this weekend and she did not spend as much money as last time!  I purchased a armband for my phone but found something else while at the mall for less.  So I'm planning to return it on my next trip.  I spent right at $70 for everything in the picture, but since I am planning to return the armband, I took that out of my total below.

 
Total Spent: $54.15

Groceries:
Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs $2.49
MP Potatoes 5lb $2.49
MP Apple Sauce $1.52
MP Apple Sauce Jar $1.69
Bananas 3.73lb @ $0.49/lb $1.83
MP French Toast $1.72 - ON SALE
MP 2% Milk $2.59
2 - MP Apple Juice (1 Gallon) $4.04 - ON SALE

-$1.00/2 Target Coupon = $3.54 each

3 - MP Pasta Spaghetti $1.00 - ON SALE

-$1.00/3 Target Coupon = $0.67 each

8 - MP Frozen Vegetables $0.89 - ON SALE

-$1.00/4 Target Coupon

-$1.00/4 Target Coupon = $0.66 each

2 - MP Shredded Cheese $2.19 - ON SALE & 2 - MP Honey Ham $2.50 - ON SALE

-$1.00/2 Target Coupon

-$1.00/2 Target Coupon = $2.35 each
4 - Nabisco Snacks $4.54 - ON SALE (BUY 3 GET 1 FREE)

-$0.50 Target Coupon

-$0.50 Target Coupon = $3.16 each

Health-Beauty-Cosmetics:
Dentek Floss Sticks $2.69
Dentek Floss Sticks $3.79

Household:
Napkins $3.29 - ON SALE

Seasonal-Garden Center:
Garden Yard Bags $4.99