CVS, Walgreens & Target Purchases Week of 7/10/11

So, I did a little bit better on my second week of Walgreens shopping !! :D

Transaction #1

* 58-count box of Pampers Diapers for $21.99 - $1.50 coupon = $20.49 & I got a $5 Register Rewards (RR), making it like I paid $15.49.  

* 2-pack of G-U-M Micro Tip Soft Toothbrushes on sale for $2.  I got a $2 RR, making them FREE.  I paid $24.17, saved $4.49 in Walgreens Advertised Savings & Manufacturers coupons PLUS got $7 in RR.  

Total Paid : $24.17 but it was like I paid $17.17 after RR towards my next purchases.

Transaction #2

Airwick Freshmatic Ultra $7.99 - $4.00 Coupon = $3.99, plus received a $3 RR, making it like I paid .99.

Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste $1.00 - .75 coupon = .25.

FINISH Electrasol 20-pack $3.49 - $1.00 coupon = $2.49, plus received $1 RR, making it like I paid $1.49.

Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons 18 ct $3.99 - $1.00 coupon = $2.99, plus received a $1 RR, making it like I paid $1.99.

Infusium 8 oz. Leave-In Spray $5.99 - $1.00 coupon = $4.99, plus received a $4 RR, making it like I paid .99.

Charleston Chews $1.00

Twizzlers $1.00

Purchase Total : $11.37

Saved $27.05 in Walgreens Advertised Savings & Manufacturers Coupons & got $9 in RR plus a $2/2 Playtex Gentle Glide Tampon Walgreens Coupon.

So, I paid $11.37 but it was like I paid $2.37 after RR towards my next purchases.

Transaction #3

* Finesse Pure & Simple Conditioner $3.99 - $1.00 coupon = $2.99

* Finesse Pure & Simple Shampoo $3.99 - $1.00 coupon = $2.99

(FINESSE PURE & SIMPLE SHAMPOO ALSO RANG UP WITH A FREE CREDIT ON MY RECEIPT OF $3.99)

(I also have a Try Me Free MAIL-IN REBATE up to $3.99 that was on the outside of the bottle, and you have to put the price you paid after discounts/coupons which was $2.99 for me for the conditioner, making BOTH THE SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER FREE)

* Dove Hairspray $4.49 - .75 coupon = $3.74

* Dove Deodorant for Men $4.49 - $2.00 coupon = $2.49

* Dove Body Wash for Men $4.49 - B1G1F coupon = $4.49/2 or $2.25 each

Plus got a $5 RR, making it like I spent  $5.72 for all 4 products.

* * 2-pack of G-U-M Micro Tip Soft Toothbrushes on sale for $2.  I got a $2 RR, making them FREE.

* 2 X M&M's @ $1.00 each = $2.00

* 1 AirHead (NOT PICTURED CAUSE NICKI ATE IT LOL) $1.00

TOTAL PAID : $11.39

SAVED : $33.79 in Walgreens Advertised Savings & Manufacturers Coupons

So, I paid $11.39 but it was like I paid $1.40 after RR towards my next purchases and the TRY ME FREE REBATE.

Transaction #4

* 3 X 50 LOAD XCEL 2XL Laundry Detergent $1.99 with in-store coupon

* FINISH Jet Dry $3.49 - .55 coupon = $2.94, plus $1 RR, making it like I paid $1.94

* Playtex Sport 18 CT $3.99 - $1.00 coupon = $2.99, plus $1 RR, making it like I paid $1.99

* Airwick Freshmatic Kit $7.99 - $4.00 coupon = $3.99, plus $3 RR, making it like I paid .99

TOTAL PAID : $10.39

SAVED : $12.55 Walgreens Advertised Savings & Manufacturer's Coupons

So, I paid $10.39 but it was like I paid $5.39 after RR towards my next purchases.

Transaction #5

*1* TUF Paper Towel Roll .99
*1* EOS Shave Cream $3.49 - $1.00 coupon = $2.49
*1* EOS Shave Cream $2.51 - $1.00 coupon = $1.51, plus $4 RR, making it like these were FREE
* W Bar Soap .58

TOTAL PAID : $2.10
SAVINGS : $7.31

I paid $2.10 but it was like I made $1.90 after RR towards my next purchase.

Transaction #6

* FINISH 20-pack $3.49 - $1.00 coupon = $2.49 plus $1 RR, making it like I paid $1.49
* EOS Shave Cream $3.49 - $1 coupon = $2.49
*EOS Shave Cream $2.51 - $1 coupon = $1.51, plus $4 RR making it like these were FREE
* TUF Paper Towel Roll .99

Total Paid : $7.21
Savings : $7.30

I paid $7.21 but it was like I paid $2.21 after RR towards my next purchases.

Transaction #7

* EOS Lip Balm $3.49
* EOS Lip Balm $2.51 - $1 RR, plus $4 RR making it like I paid $.50 EACH.

Total Paid : $5.42
Savings : $1.98

I paid $5.42 but it was like I paid .71 EACH with tax after RR towards next purchase

TARGET SHOPPING

Transaction #1

Sharpie Permanent Marker 2-pack $1.00 - $1.00 coupon = FREE

Papermate Pens 10-pack $1.00 - $1.00 coupon = FREE

*2* Bic Pen 10-packs $1.00 each X 2 = $2.00 - $1.00 coupon = $1.00 or .50 each

Scotch Tape $1.00 - .50 coupon = .50

*3* Kellogg's Poptarts @ $1.67 each X 3 = $5.01 - $1/3 Target Coupon - $2/3 Manufacturer Coupon = $2.01 or .67 each

TOTAL PAID : $2.69

TOTAL SAVINGS : $9.47

Transaction #2

Papermate Pens 10-pack $1.00 - $1.00 coupon = FREE

Sharpie Markers 2-pack $1.00 - $1.00 coupon = FREE

Scotch Tape $1.00 - .50 coupon = .50

TOTAL PAID : $.53

TOTAL SAVINGS : $3.34

CVS SHOPPING

Buy 3 COKE Product 12-packs for $10, Get 1 FREE

Bought 3 COKE ZERO 12-packs & 1 SPRITE ZERO 12-pack

TOTAL : $10.69

SAVINGS : $9.97

My Very First Walgreens Trip ...

Okay, so I am SO not an EXTREME COUPONER !! LOL  BUT I think I did pretty well for my first time ...

Here is what I got ...

Transaction #1 ----->

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Shave Set (1 Razor w/ 1 Blade, Cooling Gel, Body Wash & Face Scrub)

$5 RR WYB Gillette Fusion ProGlide or Venus Razor System at $9.99
$9.99 - $4.00 Coupon from PG 6/05
Paid $6.69 with tax and got a $5 RR, so it was like getting it for 1.69 with tax.

Transaction #2 ----->

* Joy, 12.6 oz, or Gain, 11 oz, Dish Liquid, 89¢ w/in-ad coupon (I got the max you could get, 3)
* Jif Peanut Butter 18 oz or Smucker’s Strawberry Jelly, 20 oz, $2 each w/in-ad coupon
-.55/1 Smucker’s jam, jelly, preserves or fruit spread, RP 5/22(I used *2* .55/1, making it $1.45 each, which is cheaper than the Wal-Mart brand at the same size that is about .40 more & yes, I checked LOL)
* NOW ... I screwed up & got the wrong size of the Crest Pro-Health Mouth Wash that was supposed to get me another $1 RR, but I did use a $2 off Crest Rinse, 946 mL+, PG 6/05 so I only paid $2.99 for that ... **SIGH** I really have GOT to pay more attention, but it was my first time & I was FLUSTERED ...
* Arm & Hammer 2X Laundry Detergent, 25-32 loads, $2.99 (-$1/2 Arm & Hammer Laundry detergent or 100 ct + Fabric Softener sheets PRINTABLE) ~ Makes them $2.49 each 
* 1 pack of hair clippies for $3.99


So, I used my $5 RR from the first transaction & paid a grand total of : $13.84 for all of the stuff pictured above including tax.  I saved $22.78.


AND on July 3rd, I scored *4* of the 88¢ each Pepsi Product 2 Liters (3 Mountain Dews & 1 Pepsi) AND got a raincheck for the maximum number of $1.99 24-packs of water (3).  My store is still out of the water & I went to two other Walgreens & they were also out of the water, but I was told that the raincheck doesn't expire.  The total for my *4* 2-Liters was $3.77 with tax & I saved $4.04 on that trip.

So, I spent a total of $24.30 for over $54 worth of stuff.  Not too shabby for my first try.


Anyway, I am going to be very strict about only buying stuff we use & need and not go crazy just because it's a "good deal."  I am also going to set a budget aside each week for this type of shopping & stick to it.  I was pretty bummed I didn't get any of the FREE Oral-B Indicator Toothbrushes ... All 3 stores I went to was out of them ... 


Also, I am not sure how much CVS shopping I will be doing ... I checked out their sales this week & just didn't see anything that caught my eye or that I thought was even a good deal on some of the things that we use ... We shall see about the coming week of 7/10 ... But so far, I like Walgreens MUCH better ...