Shopping Trip 1-15-12 at Wal-Mart

Ad matches i used:

• Planters Peanut Butter 15-16.3oz $2 (homeland)
• New York Texas 5 Cheese, Garlic Cheese, Presliced Garlic Bread 10-16oz $3.99 B1G1 or $2ea  (homeland)
• Totinos Pizza Rolls 6.9-7.5oz, 15ct $2.25 B1G1 or $1.13ea (homeland)
• Best Choice Mac & Cheese 7.25oz $.69 B1G1 or $.35ea  (homeland)
• V8 Splash 64oz $1.67 (big lots)
• Pineapple $.99ea (aldi's)

Savings Break Down:

(4) Planters Peanut Butter 16.3oz

Regular Price $2.98

Ad Match Price $2

Used (2) $1.50 Q OFF any two Planters Peanut Butter IP (coupons.com)

Final Price Each: $1.25

Savings Each: $1.73

Total Savings: $6.92

(4) New York Presliced Garlic Bread 14oz

Regular Price $2.88

Ad Match Price $2

Used (4) $.50 Q OFF any New York bread product

Final Price Each: $1.50

Savings Each: $1.38

Total Savings: $5.52

(6) Totinos Pizza Rolls 15ct

Regular Price $1.98

Ad Match Price $1.13

Used (3) $.40 Q OFF any two Totinos Pizza Rolls

Final Price Each: $.93

Savings Each: $1.05

Total Savings: $6.30

(10) Best Choice (Great Value) Mac & Cheese 7.25oz

Regular Price $.64

Ad Match Price $.35

Final Price Each: $.35

Savings Each: $.29

Total Savings: $2.90

(6) V8 Splash 64oz

Regular Price $1.98

Ad Match Price $1.67

Final Price Each: $1.67

Savings Each: $.31

Total Savings: $1.86

(4) Pineapple

Regular Price $2.98

Ad Match Price $.99

Final Price Each: $.99

Savings Each: $1.99

Total Savings: $7.96

So on ad matching combined with coupons i saved a total of $31.46

I also found some toys on clearance i picked up for next Christmas

Spent $26.74

Saved $26.87

Shopping Trip 1-14-12

Most of the things i bought didn't have coupons but i thought the prices where good enough. Like i bought baby products at Dillon's on their 50% off sale, which the final price i thought was better then most after coupon sales and it was things i needed. So i am still very happy with this even though in total i only got about 50% off retail on everything.

Shopping Trip 1-14-12

2 Transactions

Transaction #1


DHA Kids Vitamins
Regular Price $14.99
Sale Price $10.00
Get $10 RR


S-6 Meal Replacement Bar
Sale Price $1.89
Get $2 RR


Total: $12.79
Get $12 RR


Total Saved $4.99


Transaction #2


2 Covergirl Lip gloss (Buy One Get One 50% OFF even on clearance)
Regular Price $4.99
Clearance Price $1.59
Used $2.50 Q OFF two Covergirl products
$.14ea


2 Colgate Toothpaste
Regular Price $3.49
Sale Price 2/$6
Get $4 RR
Used (2) $1 OFF any Colgate toothpastes
$2ea - $4RR = FREE


2 Joint Juice
Regular Price $6.49
Sale Price B1G1 FREE ($3.25ea)
$3.25ea


2 Sunflower Seeds
Regular Price $2.49
Sale Price 2/$3.73
$1.87ea


Total: $15.50
Used $12 RR from transaction #1
Paid: $3.50
Get $4 RR


Total Saved $36.82

Total spent $16.29, left with $4 RR so like paying

$12.29 for $58.10 worth of products!

Shopping Trip 1-14-12

3 Hunts Pasta Sauce
Regular Price $1.07
Sale Price $1.00
- $.50 OFF eQ wyb 3
$.83ea


4 Chef Boyardee
Sale Price $1
- $.50 OFF Q wyb 4 (doubles)
$.75ea


2 Snuggles Fabric Softener
Close Out Price $2.81
- (2) $.50 OFF Q (doubles)
$1.81ea


3 Comforts Baby Wash
Regular Price $1.69
Sale Price $.84 (50% OFF)


1 Comforts Baby Shampoo
Regular Price $2.17
Sale Price $1.08 (50% OFF)


4 Bowel Fresh

Regular Price $1.19
Sale Price $.59 (50% OFF)


2 Suave Deodorant
Regular Price $1.06 
- (4) $.50 OFF Q (doubles)
$.06ea


Total $18.74
Total Saved $15.59


Total Spent for all shopping trips:

Spent $31.03 for $92.43 worth of products.

That's $57.40 saved.

P&G Coupons and Samples to Request

If you haven't yet requested your P&G coupons and samples for this quarter, head on over to P&G Sampler webpage and login or register.  These offers are only available once per quarter, so request everything at once.  You will not be able to go back in and request offers if you don't request them the first time. 

There are several samples, including Crest, Scope, Pampers, Dawn, Downy Unstopables, and Always Pads.  Also request all of the coupon offers, including Cascade, Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor and Shave Gel, Duracell, Olay, Gain, Vicks and Swiffer. 

Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.


I'm so excited! I just requested mine!
Thanks Deal Detecting Diva

25¢/1 Chapstick Coupon - Rare

New 25¢/1 ANY Chapstick coupon is out.  This one is valid on ANY Chapstick purchase, and this coupon will double if you use it at a store that doubles.  Most times, these go on sale for around $1.00, so you could score some for cheap!

Overage on Sun-Bird seasonings at Wal-Mart

There is a $1/1 Sun-Bird product under zip code 92106.  I hear the Sun-Bird seasonings are around 76¢ at Walmart.  Use your $1/1 coupon to get them for FREE + overage!

Buy (1) Sun-Bird Seasonings - 76¢

Use (1) $1/1 printable coupon HERE (zip 92106)

Final Price: FREE Seasoning and 24¢ overage!

Note: You will not be able to use the

BOGO in conjunction with the $1/1 coupon above.

 The BOGO is coded to attach to both products.

Alka-Seltzer Plus 20ct $.49 Starting 1/15

Looks like another promising medicine deal out at Walgreen's Starting 1-15


They are on sale $2 off the regular price, which would make them about $3.49. Plus there is a $5 Register Reward WYB $15. Lets break it down:

Buy (5) Alka-Seltzer Plus 20 ct $3.49ea
Total = $17.45
(5) -$2/1 Alka-Seltzer Regular or Plus Product 10 ct+, exp. 3/31/12 (SS 01/01/12 #2)
Total = $7.45, Get Back $5
Final Price: $.49 EACH

I can't stand the stuff but my Hubby will use it. It's an awesome price so i might have to pick some up for the 'just in case' section of my stockpile :)


There is a Walgreens coupon in the January Book for Alka-Seltzer, and although the sizes are a match it isn’t working on the PLUS products.

Advil Congestion Relief $1.50 starting 1/15

Walgreen has a Register Reward deal on Advil Congestion Relief starting 1/15 (Sunday).  Buy $10+ and get a $3 Register Reward.  These will be $5.00 each and we have a brand new $2/1 coupon!

Buy (2) Advil Congestion Relief - $10.00
Use (2) $2/1 printable coupons HERE
Pay: $6.00 and get a $3 Register Reward
Final Price: $1.50 each when you buy 2!

Sunday Coupon Previews Are Up For 1-15

Looks like we will only be getting 1 insert in next Sunday's paper. You can check out the coupons that will most likely be in there at: http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/1-15-2012-smartsource-coupon-previews/ I say 'most likely' just because that most inserts vary by region.  We may or may not get all of these coupons, or we could get different values. BUT remember you can always purchase coupons online. So if there is a coupon on the preview you really could use, and it doesn't show up in your paper... well you can always go online and pick some up.


Generally on weeks that our paper only gets 1 insert i don't go and spend $2 a paper, instead i go online. If it is an insert that has many good coupons i will look on ebay.com for people who are selling like a stack of 5 whole inserts. Usually i find it is cheaper to purchase them online then spend the $2 a paper which for 5 would be something like $10.85. I like to save money where ever i can.


Now i weight my options, if the insert only has a couple coupons i would want... i would look on ebay.com for stacks of that particular coupon and sometimes that is even cheaper yet.

Helpful Hint: When looking for coupons or inserts on ebay.com

i find it best to look for 'Buy It Now' auctions and 'Shipping Included'.

Knowing Your Stores

Check out my post on how to coupon at Dillon's HERE

Check out my post on how to coupon at Dillon's HERE

My Coupon Trip 1-9-12

(4) Schick Disposable Razor Women’s, 12 ct  $1.97
Used 4 $2.00 OFF Q
= FREE


(4) Reach Dental Floss $0.97
Used 4 $1.00 OFF Q
= +$.12


(3) K-Y Jelly, 2 oz $2.84
Used 3 $3.00 OFF Q
= +$.48


(1) K-Y Oil $6.22
Used 1 $3.00 OFF Q
= $3.22

Final Cost : $2.50 + Tax

Great Deals At Wal-Mart

$3.00/1 – K-Y product, any excluding trial sizes – (smartsource.com)

Right now you can print a $3.00 coupon for K-Y products.  Take it to Walmart where you can score FREE K-Y Jelly, plus make $0.38!

K-Y Jelly, 2 oz $2.84, Regular Price

Use $3.00/1 – K-Y product, any excluding trial sizes – (smartsource.com)

Final Price: Free, Plus $0.16 Moneymaker

$1.00/1 – Reach Dental Floss – (smartsource.com)

Right now you can print a new coupon that will save you $1.00 on any Reach floss.  Use it at Walmart to score FREE dental floss!

Reach Dental Floss $0.97, Regular Price

Use $1.00/1 – Reach Dental Floss – (smartsource.com)

Final Price: Free, Plus $.03 Moneymaker

$1.00/1 – Kikkoman Product, Any – (smartsource.com)

I here you can use this new IP coupon to score a free Kikkoman Sweet and Sour Mix at Wal-Mart. I looked for this at our loce El Dorado Wal-Mart but couldn't find the packets. If you find this in our local store could you share with us where?

Kikkoman Sweet and Sour Mix $0.88, Regular Price

Use $1.00/1 – Kikkoman Product, Any – (smartsource.com)

Final Price: Free, Plus $0.12 Moneymaker

Schick Disposable Razor Women’s, 12 ct  $1.97

Use $2.00/1 Schick Disposable Razor pack, excludes 2 count (no cash back if coupon value exceeds price of the item), from SS 1/8 (exp 2/19)

Final Price: Free!

Walgreen's Deals 1-4 thru 1-7

$2.00/1 – Ester-C Product, any – (coupons.com) 
Available under zip code 90210

Ester-C Gummies $6.99
Buy One, Get One FREE, On Sale thru 1/7
Use 2 $2.00/1 – Ester-C Product, any – (coupons.com)  Or $2.00/1 Q From 1-1-12 Insert
Final Price: $1.50 each when you buy 2

 So I am excited to see a possible freebie at Walgreens for Studio 35 Nail Polish Remover!  In some areas this is priced at two for $2.00, which would make it free after a new coupon from the Walgreens January Book!  Even if you can’t score them for free at your store, they should be priced around $1.79, making them only $0.79 after coupon.

Studio 35 Nail Polish Remover, 8 oz 2 for $2.00, Special Price
Use $1.00/1 Studio 35 Nail Polish Remover, 8 - 16 oz from Walgreens January Book (will deduct $2.00)
Final Price: Free

Check out this HOT deal on Clearasil Face Wash at Walgreens this week!  There is a $2.00 in-ad Walgreens coupon as well as a $1.00 off coupon you can combine together to purchase a bottle for only $0.49 each!

Clearasil Daily Clear Oil-Free Face Wash $3.49, On Sale thru 1/7
Use $2.00/1 Clearasil Face Wash from Walgreens in-ad coupon
And use $1.00/1 – Clearasil Product – (homesolution.news.us) (sign up and click on personal care)
Final Price: $0.49

Right now at Walgreens, you can score some for just $0.50!  It’s been reported that two different register rewards are printing when you buy Nature Valley Granola Thins – the $3.00 General Mills promotion, plus a bonus $2.00 Nature Valley register reward.  Check it out:

Nature Valley Granola Thins 4 for $10, On Sale Thru 1/7
Buy 4, Receive $3.00 Register Reward, Plus $2.00 Bonus Register Reward (Limit 1)
Use 4 $0.75/1 Nature Valley Granola Thins from GM 11/13
Pay $7.00, Receive $3.00 Register Reward plus $2.00 Bonus Register Reward
Final Price: $0.50 each when you buy 4

Other Deals:

Muscletech Smart Protein Bar $1.99Buy 1, Receive $1.99 Register RewardPay $1.99, Receive $1.99 Register Reward
Final Price:  Free  

Triaminic Fever Reducer $5.00Buy 2, Receive $5.00 Register Reward
Use 2  
$3.00/1 Triaminic Fever Reducer from SS 12/4
if you printed earlier!

There are reports of $2.00/1 tearpads in many stores!!
Pay $2.00, Receive $5.00 Register Reward
Final Price: $1.00 Moneymaker when you buy 2

Lichi Super Probiotic $9.99Buy 1, Receive $9.99 Register RewardPay $9.99, Receive $9.99 Register Reward
Final Price:  Free 

NutraLife, SAMe Mood, Joint and Liver Health $10.00Buy 1, Receive $10.00 Register RewardPay $10.00, Receive $10.00 Register Reward
Final Price:  Free 

Tylenol, 24 count, or Liquid, or Children’s Sudafed PE $5.00
Buy 2, Receive $5.00 Register Reward
Use 2 $2.00/1 – Sudafed Product,  Excludes Trial Size – (sudafed.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Tylenol Product, Any – (tylenol.com)
Pay $6.00, Receive $5.00 Register Reward
 Final Price:  $0.50 each when you buy 2

$4.99 3lb Bag Of Chicken ~AGAIN THIS WEEK~

You can Ad Match Homeland on their $4.99 sale for a 3lb bag of chicken, normally $6.98 at the El Dorado Ks Wal-Mart. That is a really good price!

Free Nesquik

So i finally decided to try and special order. I had never done this before and was nervous but it worked out great. It was easy enough as well. I was able to order my 65 nesquik packets retail for $.99 and it was shipped to the store for me to pick up before my coupon expired. So i had 65 coupons for $.60 off any nesquik product, which doubled to $1 making my nesquik FREE, except i had to pay the tax which came up to $3.28. Not to shabby if you ask me. My first 'extreme' couponing experience. I was on a high after that!

Wal-Mart Coupon Deals

Duck Packaging Tape $1.00, Regular Price
Use $1.00/1 – Duck Packaging Tape, any – (duckbrand.com)
Or $1.00/1 Duck Packing Tape from SS 11/20 (regional)
Final Price: Free

Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies $2.50, Regular Price
Use $1.00/2 – Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies - (coupons.com)Final Price: $2.00 each when you buy 2

K-Y Jelly, 2 oz $2.62, Regular Price
Use $3.00/1 – K-Y product, any excluding trial sizes – (coupons.com)
Final Price: Free, Plus $0.38 Moneymaker

PM Plans For Week Of 12/14

This is my PM plans. Rolls and napkins will be for the Holidays but the rest will be for next pay period groceries. I have to buy when there is sales to get the best price. All of this will be tucked away until the new pay period comes around so i keep everything in order.

I will most likely purchase other things that are not PM'ed, but since i don't have the prices i can not list them.

So my last trip was also for the next pay period.
That was: $23.20
This shopping spree predicted at: $24.71
Total: $47.91

What of that was Holiday expenses: $9.90

Bring next months groceries: $38.01

Goal is to keep next month groceries and Holiday groceries under $200
Crossing my fingers i can do it! :)

PM Trip 12/11

So my monthly shopping isn't until the 20th but i wanted to grab a few things that were on sale now. What i spent will go towards my next monthly shopping bill. I don't need these items now but i will come the 20th. My goal is to try and only spend $200 for grocery's come this next pay period, even with splurging on Christmas snacks.

So i ran and grabbed a few things:

• 6 Cream Cheese, PM Homeland, saved $.37ea
• $2.22 saved on 6
• 2 Azteca Shells 10ct., PM Homeland, saved $.78ea
• $1.56 saved on 2
• 4 Shredded Cheese 16oz bag, PM Dillons, saved $1.44ea
• $5.76 saved on 4
• 2 Dorito's 11.5oz bag, PM Dillons, saved $.55ea
• $1.10 saved on 2

Saved a total of $10.64

Spent $23.20 before tax

Because i have so much stockpiled and have the blessing of having a whole butchered cow in our in-laws freezer (and a lot in ours) this is a huge portion of what i will need to buy for the next month, beside Holiday extras.

PM and couponing going hand in hand in my world and PM alone can save you a bundle!