Who said I'm a one drug store kind of girl?

So I really never thought this day would come for me. In fact, I was nervous to branch out of my Rite Aid bubble. However, I tackled CVS for the first time this evening!!!! I have been "studying up" on all of the coupon blogs and had a really successful trip!

Here is what I did...

Huggies Mega Pack Size 6- (on clearance for $4.49...I know this is a huge size but it was the only one left)

-$1.50 coupon from this Sunday's paper

Four packs of Stayfree- BOGO sale in store ($3.69 each)

-2 BOGO coupons from this Sunday's paper

Bengay Massage....thingy?- $5.99 (huge sale as these are usually $9.99)

-$5.00 coupon printable from bengay's website I believe

Rimmel Mascara- (clearanced for $1.87)

-$2.00 coupon printable from http://coupons.allyou.com/Couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=14803&nid=10&zid=rd17&bid=ccr018uzg4taoq7392667494

Rimmel lipstick- (clearanced for $1.32)

-$1.00 coupon (stockpile)

I also recently signed up for CVS emails and for their advisor club. They emailed me a $4 off of $20 coupon to use.

My total before savings was $55.35

My total after savings and coupons was $0.18!!!

The better news is I earned $2 in Extra Care Bucks for purchasing the Bengay!!! Imagine the damage I could have done if I still had one of those $3.00 Huggies coupons...

:)

Stay tuned for more CVS scenarios since Rite Aid is really chapping my britches.

My Rite Aid Trip 6/27/10

Above is what I purchased today. Total out of pocket was around 30 cents for a combination of two transactions. Please see previous posts for deal matchups. I did earn ten dollars in UP rewards that did not print. The very kind store manager gave me ten dollars from the register. Thus, I got all of these items, $10 in cash, and $2.49 SCR for the purchase of the Crest toothpaste. Don't forget to use your BOGO coupon from this week's Red Plum insert at Rite Aid this week because they are running the BOGO sale. Therefore, two free with only one coupon! :)

Why I do this...

So many people are critical of coupon shoppers claiming how "they must have so much time on their hands" or "coupons can't save you that much money." In light of today's video value Rite Aid change (see previous post) I decided to reflect on my May and June Rite Aid shopping. I have kept all of my receipts from May and June and I decided to do my 2 month totals.

My total paid at the register for the Month of May and June= $30.26

My total Single Check Rebates received for May and June= $59.98

Thus a profit of $29.72 for shopping at Rite Aid these two months. Better yet, I am expecting a $30 Rite Aid gift card in the mail any day now for "purchasing" certain items.


More impressively, my total savings including Wellness and coupon for the months of May and June was... $1, 389!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Therefore, I got paid $29.72 and a $30 gift card for buying $1,389 worth of products in only 2 months time.


I really wish I would have kept track since January so I could do an end of the year figure!


So, yes it does take some time to coupon shop (just ask my husband..haha) but I certainly think it's worth it. What do you think?

MAYDAY, Rite Aid Shoppers!

It is a sad, sad day in the world of Rite Aid. Turns out that the new July video values are only good for a ONE TIME use. Before, you could print multiple copies and they would work just fine, now each coupon has an individual barcode :( so only one can be used per month! I knew this day was coming and that is sort of why I have stockpiled so much of everything. I understand why they have to do this but it still makes me sad :(

Good news is that you can still use your June ones (if you printed them already) as many times as you'd like (just as before).

Rite Aid Deals Beginning 6/27

Here are the best deals I spy for Rite Aid this week. Check back tomorrow to see my purchase!

M&M Pretzel single serve packs- BOGO sale this week
-BOGO coupon in this Sunday's paper
=2 free :)

Crest Pro-Shield toothpaste- $2.99
-$2.99 Single check rebate
=Free :)

Dixie Paper Plates- 2 for $5
-$2 off of 2 Video value (June)
=2 for $3.00

Veet Hair Removal- (around $6.90 in stores)
-$3.00 Video value coupon (June)
-$3.00 in ad coupon
-$3.00 coupon printable from www.veet.com
=roughly a $5 overage (I have tons of this stuff and I don't even use it :) )

Tresemme shampoo, conditioners, and stylers- $3.99
-$2.00 video value coupon (May)
-$1.00 coupon printable when you become their fan on facebook (haha...I'll be friends with anyone for a coupon)
=$0.99 plus a $1.00 +UP reward :)

Coppertone sun screen sticks (the kind for little kids and babies)- roughly $5.99
-$3.00 video value coupon (June)
-$2.oo in ad coupon
-$1.00 coupon printable from their website www.coppertone.com
=at least a penny overage

Stayfree Maxi Pads- BOGO sale
-supposed to be a BOGO coupon in this Sunday's paper
=2 for free :)



I'm still working out my deal for tomorrow! I'm excited about all of the overage, however. I will be able to get lots of things we "need." Haha.

Giant Deals Beginning 6/27/10

Here is what I see for Giant this week...

Coffeemate Flavored Creamers-$1.66
-$0.75 coupon from http://www.coffee-mate.com/coupons.aspx
=$0.66 after coupon is doubled

Lawry's Marinades- $2.00
-$0.50 coupon from www.redplum.com
=$1.00 after coupon is doubled

Almond Breeze Milk- $2.50
-$0.55 coupon from www.smartsource.com
=$1.50 after coupon in doubled

Aquafina Flavorsplash-$2.59
-$1.00 coupon from http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?bt=vi&tqnm=zedjagi3618958&o=62676&c=AF&p=bIDTjXgY
= $1.59

Oscar Mayer Beef Franks- Buy one get one free ($4.49 for one)
-$1.00 coupon from www.coupons.com
=$3.49 for two

Arm and Hammer Detergent BOGO ($6.79 for one)
-$1.00 coupon from www.armandhammer.com
=$5.79 for two (if the BOGO sale includes the PowerGel variety then use 2 $1.00 coupons making the deal 2 for $4.79)

My Rite Aid Trip 6/20/10

I did two transactions at Rite Aid today. I paid around $1.00 total for everything but will get $3.00 back in SCR for the Kotex. I also successfully rolled $11 worth of my $11.99 +UP reward. In other words, I "purchased" things that enabled an +UP reward to print. I also used my free diaper voucher in the second transaction. Check out my post from yesterday to see the coupon matchups.

Rite Aid Deals 6/20-6/26

Here are the best deals I see for this week.

Pro-Clinical Toothpaste- $2.99
-$1.00 coupon (www.colgateproclinical.com)
-$2.00 UP reward
= Free after UP reward

Pantene Shampoo- 2 for $7
-$3.00 UP reward
- $2.00 coupon (stockpile, I know there were some recently in the newspaper!)
=$2 for 2

Motrin PM- $3.00
-$3.00 UP reward
-$1.00 coupon (stockpile, you may have the $3 coupon as well)
=Free and moneymaker

Finish Quantumatic Kit- $5.50ish (they are on sale for 50%)
-$4.00 Video value (June)
-$3.00 coupon from http://www.finishdishwashing.com/news-and-offers.php
=Moneymaker :)

Purex 3 in 1 kits- 2 for $6
-2 $2 video value (May)
-2 $1.oo coupons from www.purex.com
=Free :)





Below is my plan. I have an $11.99 +UP reward to use this week before it expires. Therefore, I have adjusted my plan to be roughly $11.99. I also tried to "purchase" items in order to keep my +UP rewards "rolling." In other words, I tried to purchase items that would print +UP rewards so that I would have them to use in the future.

Pro-Clinical-$2.99
-$1.00 coupon
($2.00 +UP reward)

Pantene- 2 for $7
-$2.00 coupon
($3.00 +UP reward)

Cottonelle Toilet Paper- $6.99
-$1.00 coupon (stockpile)
($1.00 +UP reward)

Motrin PM- $3.00
-$1.00 coupon
($3.00 +UP reward)

Purex 3 in 1 laundry sheets- 2 for $6
-2 $2 video value
-2 $1 coupons
($1.00 +UP reward)

Nivea Body wash- $3.99
-BOGO coupon (I will buy two)
-$4.00 coupon (stockpile)

Garnier Fructis- 2 for $7
-2 $1.00 Video value coupons (June)
2 $1.00 coupons (last week's paper)

Downy- $3.99
-$0.20 coupon

Quantumatic Kit- $5.50
-$4 video value (June)
-$3 coupon

- $1.00 off $10 hair care coupon (emailed to Wellness+ online members)
- $5.00 off of $25 and $5 off of $20

I should be under $11.99 by roughly $3.00 so I will need a filler.

Giant Deals Beginning 6/20/10

Here are the deals I consider "steals" :)

Rozini Smart Taste Pasta- $1.00
-$0.75 coupon from http://ronzonismarttaste.newworldpasta.com/pasta_coupon.cfm
= Free when doubled :)

Johnsonville Bratwurst- BOGO ($3.99)
-2 $0.55 coupons from http://www.johnsonville.com/home/coupon
=$2.44 for two (because only one of the coupons would be doubled)

Dean's Dips- $1.49
-$1.00 off of 2 coupon from http://www.deansdip.com/deans-dippers.aspx?nav=top
= $1.98 for two

Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing- $2.99
-$1.00 coupon from http://www.hiddenvalley.com/user/register/
=$1.99

Fiber One Bars- $2.50
-$1.00 coupon from www.smartsource.com
=$1.50

My best Giant finds for this week... (6/13- 6/19)

So many of you have been asking me to post some of my Giant finds so here is my first attempt... Keep in mind that Giant doubles any coupons less than a dollar. For instance, a 75 cent coupon would double to $1.00. They will only double one like coupon each transaction.

Pompeian Red Wine Vinegar (excellent for salad dressings!)- $1.00
-$0.50 coupon (www.smartsource.com)
=Free when doubled!!!

BOGO Giant Grape Tomatoes
=$3.99 for two

Eight O'Clock Coffee- BOGO ($4.19 for two)
-$2.00 coupon off 2 (printable from www.eightoclockcoffee.com)
=$2.19 for two bags (I'm not a coffee drinker but this seems like a pretty good deal!)

BullsEye BBQ Sauce- 3 for $3.00
-Use 3 $1.00 coupons from http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?bt=vg&tqnm=zerjefe14831113&o=63847&c=KR&p=XMvs67Qk
=FREE :)

Naturally Delicious Salad Dressing- $1.50
-$1.00 coupon (this Sunday's paper)
=$0.50

Naturally Delicious BBQ Sauce- $1.66
-$1.00 coupon (this Sunday's paper)
=$0.60

Best Life Buttery Spread- $1.50
-$1.00 coupon (I had this one in my stockpile)
=$0.50



I saw more deals but these are what I considered the "steals" for this week!! Let me know what you think or if you got anything free :)

My Rite Aid Trip 6-13-10 Transaction #2

Here is what I purchased...

Nexxus shampoo (My mother-in-law was very excited about this as it is typically VERY expensive)- $11.99

-$5.00 in ad coupon

-$3.00 video value coupon

Veet- $6.49

-$3.00 coupon printable from www.veet.com

-$3.00 video value coupon (can be viewed this month)

-$1.00 in ad coupon

Nature's bounty fish oil (Brad needed this as well)- BOGO (10.99 for one)

-2 $2.00 printables from their website

Emergency Trident gum purchase because I can't add properly :)

-$5 off of $20

-$4.00 +UP reward (I earned this last week)

Total without coupons and savings- $40.97

Total with coupons and savings =$0.78!!!! Wahooo!

I must say that I am particularly excited this week because I was able to get four very costly items (2 vitamins and 2 fish oils) for free. It always makes me feel good when I can get something that is pretty expensive for almost nothing!

Now only if Rite Aid carried Coach purses....hmmmm.

My Rite Aid Trip 6-13-10 Transaction #1

Here is what I "purchased." I had to change my plan slightly because my paper did not have the coupon book with the Scrubbing Bubbles coupon...grrr!

Bounty Paper towels- $5.49
-$1.00 coupon

Centrum One-a-Day Men's vitamins- BOGO Sale (one at $9.99 and other at $4.99)
-2 $1.00 coupons (stockpile)

Ivory 3-bar soap pack- $0.99
-$1.00 coupon

Gillette Body wash- $2.99 each
-BOGO coupon
-$4.00 off on any 2
-$2.99 Single Check Rebate (Sunday through Tuesday only!!!)

Bayer asprin- $1.99
-$1.00 in ad
-$1.00 coupon (printable from their website)

Scope 250 mL- $3.49
-$1.00 coupon
-$1.50 Single Check Rebate

2 kids sunglasses- $7.99 and $3.99
-2 $10 coupons

Rite Aid Water- $2.99


-$1.00 Wellness coupon for any household item

-$5 off of $25 and $5 off of $20


Total without wellness savings and coupons- $62.59

Total with savings- $1.60 (I will submit for the $1.50 rebate on the Scope and $2.99 rebate on the Gillette bodywash)

Profit- $2.89!!!

My Rite Aid Plan for 6-13

Here is what I plan to do...

Ivory Soap 3 bar pack- $0.99
-$1.00 coupon from stockpile

Scope mouthwash- $2.49
-$1.00 coupon (last week's paper)
-$1.50 Single Check Rebate

Gillette Body Wash- $2.99 (I will buy two)
-BOGO coupon (last week's paper)
-$4.00 coupon on 2 (stockpile)
-$2.99 Single Check Rebate

Bounty Paper Towels- $5.49 (we actually need this item..haha)
-$1.00

Bayer Asprin- $1.99
-$1.00 in ad coupon
-$1.00 coupon from bayer's website (just google it)

One a Day Men's vitamins (Brad needs these!) BOGO sale (I scoped out the price this week and saw that they are regularly $9.99)
-2 $1.00 coupons (I believe from their website or one of the coupon sites)

Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-a-clean- $6.99
-$5.00 coupon in this Sunday's paper
-$1.00 video value coupon (can be viewed this month)

Sunglasses- BOGO sale again
-2 $10 coupons

-5 off of 25 and 5 off of 20

Total should be around 90 cents.

My Rite Aid Trip 6-6-10

I decided to do three different transactions at Rite Aid today.

Pictured in transaction 1...

1. 3 packs of Duracell batteries $4.76 each (we needed batteries)
2. Pantene Conditioner- $2.99- $1.50 coupon (stockpile)
3. 2 Pairs of Kid's sunglasses- BOGO 50%- $7.99 and $3.99 - 2 $10 coupons (video value)
4. Emergency pack of mentos because apparently I can't add.

- $5 off of $20

-$4.00 +Up Reward from one of my other transactions

Total without savings- $37.43

Total with savings and coupons- $0.88 :)

Pictured in Transaction 2...

1. Gillette Fusion Proglide Razor- $8.88- $4.00 coupon (today's paper)
2. Nivea Kiss chapstick- $2.60-$1.00 coupon (http://www.coupons.com/)
3. Coppertone Kids stick- $5.39-$3.00 video value (can be viewed)-$2.0o coupon http://www.coupons.com/
4. Lubriderm lotion- $3.41- $2.oo coupon (stockpile)- $3.00 in ad coupon
5. Bic Soleil razors- $4.99- $3.00 coupon (stockpile)
6. Old Spice Fresh collection deodorants (Brad's request haha)- 2 for $8- BOGO coupon in this Sunday's paper and $1.00 off coupon in this Sunday's paper
7. Puffs tissues- $1.61 (we needed tissues...haha)
8. 2 Pairs of Sunglasses- $7.99 and $3.99 - 2 $10 coupons
9. Milk (not pictured because it was in the refrigerator)
10. 1 pack of mentos and 1 pack of gum (not pictured because it was in my purse)

-$1.00 off Wellness + coupon for shaving

-$5.00 off of $20 and $5 off of $25

Total without savings- $60.63

Total with savings- $0.64

Pictured in Transaction #3...

1. 2 Old Spice bodywashes- 2 for $7- BOGO coupon in this Sunday's paper- $1.00 coupon in this Sunday's paper
2. Aveeno Lotion- $2.87- $3.00 in ad coupon
3. Listerine- $3.99 -$1.00 coupon (stockpile)
4. Aveeno Shampoo- $4.99-$2.0o video value (can be viewed)- $1.00 coupon (stockpile)
5. 2 Pairs of Sunglasses- $7.99 and $3.99- 2 $10 coupons
6. Sea Breeze astringent- $4.99
7. Blink Tears- $7.99- $2.00 http://www.redplum.com/
8. Mentos- Emergency buy again

Total without savings- $55.39

Total with savings- $0.20

The best part is that I will submit all my receipts and get the following rebates at the end of the month...www.riteaid.com/scr

1. Listerine -$3.99
2. Sea Breeze- $3.00
3. Blink Tears- $7.99
4. Gillette Fusion Proglide razor- $5.00
5. Old Spice fresh collection when you buy 2- $2.00

So according to my calculations I made a total profit of $20.24 for shopping today!!!!!!

So you may be saying "does she really use this stuff?" and the answer is yes, for the most part. However, I sometimes "buy" certain items to make a profit or make others free. For instance, I have no use for 6 pairs of kids sunglasses but if they are buy one get one for 50% off and are only $7.99 to begin with it makes it two pairs for $11.98. I then use two sunglass coupons for 10 dollars each and I make a profit of $8.02. I also made $2.00 on the Blink Tears (I don't really know what this is for) but I am willing to buy it to make other things free.

I actually messed up today and "purchased" the wrong batteries. I was supposed to get the 8 packs to get a $5.00 rebate. I will return later this week after I work another transaction so that I can make a total profit of around $25 for this week.

How did you do this week? I would love to know if you tried any transactions!

My Rite Aid Plan 6/6- 6/12

Here is my plan for Rite Aid. This week the +Up Rewards will be available on a few items. Just as I mentioned these can be earned by purchasing specific items and then the voucher can be used on basically anything in the store.

Aveeno Shampoo- $4.99
-$2 video value coupon (www.riteaid.com)
-$1 coupon (stockpile)
=$1.99

Listerine-$3.99
-$3.00 Single Check Rebate
-$1.00 coupon (stockpile or print one from www.coupons.com)
=$0.01 profit :)

Blink Tears- $7.99
-$7.99 Single Check Rebate
-$2.00 coupon (I believe either www.smartsource.com or www.redplum.com)
=$2.00 profit

Old Spice Body Wash- 2 for $7
-BOGO coupon (stockpile)
-$1.00 coupon (6/6/10 newspaper)
-$4.00 +Up Reward when you buy two
=$1.50 profit

Aveeno Lotion- $3.49 (smallest bottle!!!!)
-$3.00 in ad coupon
=$0.49

Sunglasses- Buy one get one 50% off- $7.99 and $3.99
-2 $10 coupons video value printed in May
=$8.02 profit!!!!

Sea Breeze Astringent-$4.99
-$3.00 SCR
=$1.99

Will use $5 off of $20 and $5 off of 25

Total in store will be around $0.93 plus I will get $4 worth of +UP rewards for the old spice purchase.

I will submit for all of the single check rebate and make a profit of around $13.06!!!!!