CVS 9/30/12....WOW!

I bought some $4/$20 from Ebay again. I love that my CVS will allow me to use as many in my transaction as I want so I don't have to split it up. This time I was just over $80, so I got to use 4 :) Here is how I did:

Pampers (3) $28.50
-(3) $1.50/1 MQs (from Cheerios boxes)
-$10 ECB Earned (needed the Puffs for this too)
-$14 or $4.67 each

Puffs (2) $1.98
-$1/2 MQ (from inside of Pampers box)
-$.98 or $.49 each

Soft Soap Bodywash (2) $7
-(2) $1/1 MQs (from inside of Colgate toothpaste box)
-$4 ECB Earned
-$1 or $.50 each

Nexxus (2) $20.28
-(2) $3/1 MQs
-$10 ECB Earned
-$5 Savingstar Credit Earned
-$5.07 (25% CVS Q)
-$5.79 MM!

Schick Quattro $10.49
-$4 MQ
-$4 ECB Earned
-$2.62 (25% CVS Q)
-$.13 MM!

Physician's Formula Mascara $9.99
-$7 ECB Earned
-$2.50 (25% CVS Q)
-$.49

Subtotal: $78.24 (oops, I thought I was over $80 before tax, but I wasn't...all 4 came off though)
MQs: $17.50
Savingstar Credit: $5
CVS Qs/ECBs: $57.69
Tax: $3.79
OOP: $1.84

Also, I used $33.58 in ECBs and got back $35. The increase almost covers my OOP meaning that this was all free :)

Toys R' Us Gerber Baby Food Clearance!

So, when I saw this I grabbed my coupons and headed back. Unfortunately I didn't look for my yogurt coupons, but oh well. Here is how I did:

Gerber 2nds Foods (12) $13.33
-$7.33 (clearance discount)
-(6) $.75/2 MQs
-$1.50 or $.13 per pack or $.06 per container!

Gerber Puffs 3 pack (2) $11.98
-$6.18 (clearance discount)
-$1/2 MQ (I wonder if they would have let it fly if I tried to use 3?)
-$4.80 or $2.40 per 3 pack or $.80 per container!

Gerber Yogurt Blends (3) $8.97
-$6.27 (clearance discount)
-$.90 per 4-pack or $.23 per yogurt!

Overall, if I would have paid full price (which would never happen!) this would have cost $34.28. However, after clearance and coupons I paid $9 which is a savings of 73.7%! I didn't even have to work hard for this one either :)

Walgreens TOO :) 9/16

This was fun too! Although I don't get to see all of the rewards now, I know they are there! Here is how I did:

ID Gum (12) $12
-(6) BOGO MQ (took off $7.40)
-6000 BR Earned ($6)
-$1.40 MM!

Glade Oil Warmers (3) $4
-(3) $1/1 MQs
-$2 RR Earned
-1000 BR Earned ($1)
-$2 MM!

Blistex $2
-$2 RR Earned
-FREE!

Glade Expressions $2.99
-$2 MQ
-(2) $1 RR Earned
-$1.01 MM!

Mitchum Deoderant $1.99
-$.75/1 MQ
-2000 BR Earned ($2)
-$.24

Huggies Slip-Ons $8.99
-$2/1 MQ
-$2/1 Wags Q
-1000 BR Earned ($1)
-$3.99

So, although I spent quite a bit OOP, I have 10,000 BR which equates to $10 if I redeemed now. I am going to save them up though! Altogether:

Subtotal: $30.97
MQs: $14.15
WQs: $2
Tax: $1.40
OOP: $16.22

I earned $10 and got $6 back in RR, therefore, this all cost me $.22!!!!!!!

I'm Back!! CVS 9/16.....This was fun :)

I have still been shopping although I haven't been posting. This was a pretty big shop and I since I got my new camera, I thought I should share! Here is how I did:

John Frieda Frizz Ease (2) $12.98
-(2) $1/1 MQs
-$5 ECB Earned
-20 % CVS Q (took off $2.60)
-$3.38 or $1.69 each

Nexxus Shampoo (2) $20.28
-(2) $3/1 MQs
-$10 ECB Earned
-20% CVS Q (took off $4.06)
-$.22 or $.11 each

Herbal Essences Shampoo/Hairspray (2) $7
-BOGO MQ (took off $6.99)
-$.01

Pantene Shampoo/Hairspray (clearance) (2) $6.73
-BOGO MQ (took of $6.73)
-FREE!

Physician's Formula Eye Liner $10.49
-20% CVS Q (took off $2.10)
-$7 ECB Earned
-$1.39

Colgate Kids Toothpaste $2.99
-$1/1 MQ
-$1/1 CRT
-$2 ECB Earned
-$1.01 MM!

Colgate Total $2.99
-$1/1 MQ
-$2 ECB Earned
-$.01 MM!

Hershey's Simple Pleasures (2) $6
-(2) $2/1 MQs
-$2/2 CVS Q
-FREE!

Pampers Box Diapers $25
Gerber Yogurt Melts (3) $6
-$3/1 MQ (diapers)
-(3) $1/1 (melts)
-$10 ECB Earned
-$15 for 112 diapers and FREE melts! (just over $.13 per diaper)

So, I bought the $4/$20 from Ebay and was able to use 5 of those in this transaction. I also used the 20% off coupon that was e-mailed to me. I have put in the 20% above in the non-sale items which adds up to $8.76. However, that coupon only took off $6.23. Anyways, here is the total breakdown:

Subtotal: $100.46
MQs: $34.72
CVS Qs: $55.23 (includes 4/20 and ECBs)
Tax: $4.02
OOP: $14.53
Savings: 85.5%

I started with $28 ECBs and ended with $37. The increase of $9 means that this really cost $5.53 after tax! Oh yeah, I clearly earned $5 ECB for the beauty club today too! So, this cost $.53 after tax :)

CVS 8/5.....AMAZING!!!

So, I lost my camera about three weeks ago and haven't bought a replacement yet. (this is why I haven't posted--also because I have been crazy busy) Anyways, my trip to CVS this morning was so good that I took a picture with my phone and e-mailed it to myself. I wasn't sure if all the coupons I wanted to use would fly, but they did and I had a great trip :) Here are the details:

Pampers Diapers/Easy Ups (3) $26.97
-(2) $3/1 MQs
-$4/1 MQ
-$5/$25 CRT
-$10 ECB wyb $30 P&G products (more below)
-$1.97 or $.66 each

Pampers Wipes $3.49
-FREE MQ wyb diapers (took off $3.99)
-$.50 MM!

Puffs Tissues (4) $6
-(2) $1/2 MQs
-$1/$5 CRT
-$3 or $.75 each

Pantene Shampoo/Conditioner/Styler (4) $21.56
-(2) $3/2 MQs
-$2/3 CRT
-$3/$15 Beauty CRT
-Sale: Free Styler wyb shampoo or conditioner (took off $11.58)
-$1.02 MM!

General Mills Bars (5) $10
-(3) $.60/1 MQs
-$.60/2 MQ
-$2 SavingStar Credit Earned
-$3 ECB Earned
-$2.60 or $.52 each

Bumble Bee Tuna (2) $1.76
-$1/2 MQ
-$.76 or $.38 each

Sally Hansen Nail Polish (5) $14.95
-$5/$15 CRT
-(5) $1/1 MQs
-$3 ECB Earned
-$1.95 or $.39 each

Revlon Nail Clippers $2.87
-$2/1 CRT
-$1/1 MQ
-$.13 MM!

On top of these already great deals, I used (4) $4/$20 that I bought on Ebay and I used a 25% off that came in my e-mail. I am not sure how that was calculated, but this turned out to be a huge MONEYMAKING trip!

Subtotal: $87.60
MQs: $31.39
CRTs/Sales: $29.58
ECBs Used: $9
Ebay/Email CVS Qs: $19.51

Tax: $2.57
OOP: $.69

SavingStar Credit: $2

Savings: MONEYMAKER!

What is not reflected above is that I used $9 ECBs but I got $16 back as well. So, with that and the SavingStar credit, I came out ahead $8.31!!!!! (and that includes tax)

CVS 7/3....Sunscreen and Formula!

So, I did two transactions so I could use two $5/$20. Here is the breakdown:

Hawaiian Tropic (2) $19.98
Nexxus Hairspray $3.19
-(2) $2/1 HT MQ
-$3/1 Nexxus CVSQ
-$5/$20
-$10 ECB Earned (HT)
-$1.17 or $.39 per item :)
**This is amazing for sunscreen!!

Gerber Formula $22.99
-$7.50/1 MQ (catalina from Walgreens)
-$5/$20
-$10.49 (paid with $10 ECB from previous to make it $.49 OOP!)

Subtotal: $46.16
MQs: $11.50
CVS Qs: $31
Tax: $1.27
OOP: $4.93 on gift card from transferred prescription
Savings: 100%

June Savings Totals!

So, this is probably a lot easier than me listing out my savings details for the month! However, it does not show the tax that I spent. Although it is included in the "My Price" column, I like to separate it out to see how much of it was tax :)

This month I spent $39.65 on tax! That is over 18% of what I spent this month!

I also like to point out that half way through the year, my budget allows me to spend $1800 and I have only spent $1518.39 ;)

Walgreens 6/30....MM Bayer!

So, this is four transactions from three different stores listed all in one. I didn't want to clear out all the Bayer at one location so went to different stores. The first two were priced at $3.19 so no problem with the coupons. However, the last store, (my regular) they were $2.99. I told them right from the beginning the coupons would need to be adjusted down. The cashier called the manager over who said they can't. I see it's in the corporate policy but didn't have my copy. He said he had his and I asked if he could get it. He came back five minutes later and said yep we can adjust it down. He wasn't happy because he also had to make a stab about it saying one offer printed per customer. I wanted to chime in and say that I always ask permission before I buy a lot of a deal, but let it go with thanks for looking for me :)

Here is the breakdown:

Bayer Low Dose (21) $65.59 + $7.98 for coupons from eBay
-(21) $3/1 MQs
-$30 RR Earned
-$19.43 MM!

Suave Shampoo/Conditioner (2) $2
-$2 RR Earned
-FREE!

Doritos (2) $8.58 (wanted water but were out)
-BOGO Sale
-$4.29 or $2.15 each

Pro Clearz $4.99
-$1/1 MQ
-$5.49 MIR
-$1.50 MM!

Subtotal: $89.14
MQ: $63.93
WQ/Sale/RR: $14.29
MIR: $5.49
Tax: $5.08
OOP: $10.51
Savings: 88.2%

This doesn't take into account that I started with $0 RR and ended with $22 :)

CVS 6/28......Sally Hansen Nail Polish!

Like I have previously said, I will be stopping by CVS each day this week to get my $2 hair care coupon to get a free item that will get me closer to my $10 gas card. Today I opted to spend a little for something that I wanted though. After this trip I have $11.20 towards the gas card! Here is how I did:

Tresemme Dry Shampoo $2.74 (clearance)
-$2/1 CRT
-$.74

Garnier Putty $2.39 (clearance)
-$1/1 CRT
-$1/1 MQ
-$.39

Hershey's Simple Pleasures Trial Size (3) $2.01
-(3) $1/1 CRTs
-$.99 MM!

Sally Hansen Nail Polish (8) $13.52 (clearance)
-(8) $1/1 MQs
-$5.52 or $.69 each

Subtotal: $20.66
MQ: $9
CRTs/CVSQ/GC: $11
Tax: $1.31
OOP: $0 (paid with gift card from transferred prescription)
Savings: 100%

CVS 6/27....Clearance Make-up and Hair Care!

I really just want to keep scanning my card each day to get the $2/1 hair product coupon. Each day I have used it to get free shampoo or conditioner and closer to a $10 gas card. So far I have "spent" $8.46 towards the card with $0 OOP :) Also, I tried to used a $5/$20 and a $3/$20 cosmetic but that didn't work. Oh well, without the $3/$10 my subtotal after coupons was $.14! Anyways, here is the breakdown:

Garnier Shampoo (3) $5.97 (clearance)
-(3) $1/1 CVS Qs
-(3) $1/1 MQs
-$.03 MM!

Garnier Style $2.19 (clearance)
-$1/1 CVS Q
-$1/1 MQ
-$.19

Herbal Essences Conditioner $1.99 (clearance-counted towards gas card)
-$2/1 CVS Q
-$.01 MM!

Sally Hansen Nail Polish (4) $7 (clearance)
-(4) $1/1 MQs
-$3 or $.75 each

Almay Concealer $2.62 (clearance)
-$1/1 MQ
-$1.62

Revlon Liner $2.37 (clearance)
-$2/1 MQ
-$.37

Subtotal: $22.14
MQs: $11
CVS Qs: $11
Tax: $1.20
OOP: $1.34
Savings: 93.9%

So, I like to figure my savings after clearance prices and including tax because it is money out of my pocket. However, just for fun, I calculated it on the retail price and without including tax (like on TLCs Extreme Couponing) and my savings was like 99.79% savings!

CVS 6/25....Diapers!

I get a little panicky at the thought of paying full price for diapers. Haylee is down to two packs left and daycare will need some soon because I only took her one pack the last time she requested some. The CVS baby deal couldn't have come at a better time. The clearance Jeans diapers counted too :) Here is how I did in two transactions:

Huggies Jeans Diapers (6) $35.94 (clearance)
Huggies Wipes (2) $4.38
-(2) $2/2 MQs
-$10 ECB Earned
-$26.32 or $4.38 each and free wipes! (this doesn't include the two $5/$20 I used)

Colgate Sensitive Relief Toothpaste (2) $9.70
-(2) $1/1 MQs
-(2) $1/1 CVS Qs
-$8 ECB Earned
-$2.30 MM!

Aussie Conditioner (2) $3.98 (clearance and counts towards gas card!)
-$1/2 MQ
-(2) $2/1 CVS Qs
-$1.02 MM!

Hershey's Simple Pleasure (2) $1.34
-(2) $1/1 CVS Qs
-$.66 MM!

Subtotal: $55.34
MQs: $7
CVS Qs/ECB/GC:  $51.46
OOP: $0 (used gift card from prescription)
Savings: 100%

CVS 6/18....Diapers :)

This is four transactions at CVS so I could use four $5/$20. I thought it was fun and the cashier was great too!

Pampers (2) $25.98 (clearance)
-(2) $1.50/1 MQs
-$22.98 or $11.49 each or $.17/diaper

Huggies $5.99 (clearance)
-$2/1 MQ
-$3.99

HP Printer Ink (2) $6.74 (clearance)
-$3.37 each

Dove Dry Shampoo (2) $7
-(2) $.75/1 MQs
-$4 until get $5 ECB back
-$5.50 or $2.75 each

Trix (2) $3.76
-(2) $.50/1 MQs
-$.50 Savingstar Credit
-$2.26 or $1.13 each (over my target price, but was able to use $4/$20)

Crystal Light Mix (48) $24
-(22) $1/2 MQs
-(4) $.50/1 MQs
-FREE!

Electro Dehydration Shot $4.79
-$4.79 ECB Earned
-FREE!

Colgate Toothbrushes $2.99 (clearance)
-$.75/1 MQ
-$3 ECB Earned
-$.76 MM!

Almay Liner $1.95 (clearance)
-$1/1 MQ
-$.95

Subtotal: $83.20
MQ: $33.25
CVSQ/ECB: $44
SavingStar Credit: $.50
Tax: $3.28
OOP: $8.73
Savings: 89.5%

Walgreens 6/18.....Suave :)

This is two different Walgreens and five different transactions. I really didn't need anything, but the file folder labels will be nice to have when I set up folders for all of my students next year! Here is how I did combined:

Suave (6) $6
-$6 RR Earned
-FREE!

Colgate Total (2) $6
-$1/1 MQ
-$.50/1 MQ
-$5 RR Earned
-$.50 MM!

Redbull (2-although just one pictured) $3
-Fillers!
-$3

Post-It File Folder Labels (2) $1.98 (clearance)
-$.99 each

Pencil $.20

Subtotal: $17.18
MQ: $1.50
WQ/RR: $12.50
Tax: $.99
OOP: $4.17
Savings: 75.7%

CVS 6/17, Last Minute Deals!

I went on Saturday night to get in on the John Frieda deal. I know it is a month long deal, but I didn't know if the prices were going to change. I did two transactions, but made two bad mistakes in the first one : ( I forgot my $3 CVS John Frieda coupon and I added the eye shadow thinking that I had it. Anyways here it all is together:

John Frieda Frizz-Ease $8
John Frieda Hair Color $12
-FREE Hair color MQ in mail
-$1/1 MQ
-$5 ECB Earned
-$2 or $1 each (I used a $5/$20 though, so it was actually a MM!)

Dove Bodywash (2) $12
Dove Dry Shampoo (2) $7
-(2) $2/2 MQs (beeped but pushed through)
-$5 ECB Earned
-$4/$20 Beauty Purchase
-$6 or $1.50 each (I have been trying to find a deal on dry shampoo)

Maybeline Eye Shadow (2) $4.30 (clearance)
-$4.30 or $2.15 each

York $1.87
-needed filler to use $10 ECB
-$1.87

Subtotal: $45.17
MQ: $17
CVSQ/ECB: $27
Tax: $2.03
OOP: $3.20
Savings: 92.9%

CVS 6/8- Quick Trip, but Great Trip!

I have been deprived of couponing this week due to starting my first two grad classes. They happen to be all day (8am-5pm) this week and next week. When I am not there I am doing homework or reading. Anyways, I finally had a chance to read the blogs I follow. I seen there was a $5/$20 CVS Q in the paper and that reminded me about the $1.99 Coke coupon that would be printing out today too. Anyways, here is how I did in two transactions so I could use two $5/$20:

Coke $4
-$1.99 CVS Q (took off $2.01)
-$1.99

Accu-Chek $9.99
-$9.99 MIR
-$9.99 ECB Earned
-$9.99 MM!

Covergirl Mascara (2) $19.98
-BOGO 1/2 sale (took off $5)
-BOGO MQ (took off $9.99)
-$1/1 MQ
-$4/$12 CRT
-$.01 MM!

Venus & Olay Razor (2) $20.98
-BOGO MQ (took off $10.49)
-$10 ECB Earned
-$.49 or $.25 each

Subtotal: $54.95
MQ: $21.48
SQ/CRT/ECB: $34.01
MIR: $9.99
Tax: $1.59
OOP: $8.94 MM!

Also, I spent $13 in RRs and earned $19.99 so it was a great shopping trip! The Venus & Olay Razor has a satisfaction guarantee right on the front too. If you don't love it, send it back with the receipt for 2x your money back! I will be holding on to my receipt just in case :)

Walgreens- Goody Headbands!

I wasn't planning on going to Walgreens. However, I wanted to run to CVS to get my $1.99 Coke so I decided to stop while I was out. I did five transactions to use my $2 Ecotrin RRs from last week. Here is how I did:

Goody Headbands (5) $10
-(5) $2 RR Earned
-FREE!

Omega Smart $10
-$10 RR Earned
-FREE!

Subtotal: $20
RR Used: $20
Tax: $1.40
OOP: $1.40
Savings: 93% (includes tax) 100% without ^_^

CVS 6/3......A little bit of ALOT!

I don't really know what to say besides I had three $4/$20 CVS Qs left from the five I bought on eBay. I have only bought these one other time and then I used them one at a time. However, I read that you could use as many as you want at a time that your transaction allows. It does look a little weird to the cashier when I hand him three of the same coupon (although they have different codes). Anyways, here is how I did:

Speed Stick $2.99
-$1/1 MQ
-$2 ECB Earned
-$.01 MM!

Physician's Formula Cream $19.29
-$15 ECB Earned
-$4.29 (not free, but my mom was requesting!)

Crest Mouthwash $5.99
-$1/1 MQ
-$5 ECB Earned
-$.01 MM!

Starbucks Refreshers (2) $3
-(2) $1/1 MQs
-$1 ECB Earned
-FREE!

Gillette Sensor 3 (2) $18.98
-BOGO MQ (took off $9.49)
-$11.02 to spend to earn $10
-$9.49 or $4.75 each

Oral-B Floss $2.77
-$1/1 MQ
-$2 ECB Earned
-$.23 MM!

Oral-B Cross Action Toothbrush $5.99
-$1/1 MQ
-$1/1 CRT
-$5 ECB Earned
-$1.01 MM!

Oral-B Pro-Health Toothbrush $2.77
-$1/1 MQ
-$1/1 CRT
-$2 ECB Earned
-$1.23 MM!

Physician's Formula Concealer $12.49
-$4/$12 Make-up CRT
-$5 ECB Earned
-$12.49 MIR
-$9 MM!

Subtotal: $74.27
MQ: $16.49
SQ/CRT/ECB: $48
MIR: $12.49
Tax: $3.71
OOP: $1
Savings: 98.7%

Also, I started with $30 ECBs and ended with $38. I will also get $10 back when I spend another $11 on the "Olay" deal :)

May Savings Totals!

I did a lot of Walgreens shopping this month using ALOT of register rewards. Therefore, my store savings are high this month!

I was under budget again this month :) Here is how I did:

Subtotal (after sale/clearance prices): $1356.66
Manufacturer Coupons: $452.07
Store Coupons (includes ECBs/RRs/Gift Cards): $599.72
Mail-In-Rebates: $45.24
Tax: $34.26
Out-Of-Pocket: $293.89 ($6.11 to spare!)
Savings (including tax): 80.86%

NEW CVS = FREE coupons in the mail!

A new CVS opened on Sunday just five blocks from my house. I just got coupons in the mail yesterday and they were AMAZING. Here is how I did:

Crest 2.7 oz (2) $5.34
-$6 ECB Earned
-$.66 MM!

Bayer Advanced $4.29
-$1/1 MQ
-FREE CVS Q from mailer
-$1 MM!

CVS Dental Pick (2) $15.58
-$3 CVS Q from mailer
-$5 ECB Earned
-$7.58 or $3.79 each

Palmolive $1.77
-FREE CVS Q from mailer
-FREE!

Coke 2L $1.99
-FREE CVS Q from mailer
-FREE!

L'oreal Nail Polish $5.79
-$3/1 CVS Q
-$1/1 MQ
-$1.79 ($9.21 to earn $5 ECBs)

However, I had a $4/$20 I bought on eBay, $3/$15 that came in the mailer and a $5 gift card that I got from meeting the pharmacy!

So, overall, here is the breakdown:

Subtotal: $34.76
MQ: $2
SQ/GC: $32.05
Tax: $1.37
OOP: $2.08
Savings: 94%

Also, I used $4 ECBs and ended with $11. So, actually this was all a moneymaker when you take into account the $7 increase in ECBs!

CVS 5/29.....Physician's Formula

I bought 5 $4/$20 CVS Qs on Ebay to get extra savings on the Physician's Formula. I also got another $1 off toothbrush CRT so used that to get over $20 and get a free toothbrush. Here is how I did:

Physician's Formula $19.29
-$15 ECB Earned ($1.90 towards beauty club too!)
-$4.29

Colgate 360 Toothbrush $2.99
-$1/1 CRT
-$2 ECB Earned
-$.01 MM!

Subtotal: $22.28
CVS Qs: $13.75
Tax: $.86
OOP: $9.39
Savings: 58%

I started with $8.75 in ECBs and ended with $18. This is an increase of $9.25 which is almost what I spent OOP, therefore, almost free!