Walgreens Trip {1.22.10}

 

 Cost: $8.23

I made two different transactions are two different Walgreens today - which is why the prices on the toothpaste varies.  These were the first transactions I haven't done in a long time without using register rewards!   I've combined the 2 transactions for the sake of time.  =)

2 - Aquafresh Advance Toothpaste @ 3.29 ea = 6.58

used 2 - $1/1 Aquafresh Printable {Thanks, Mercedes!}

used 2 - $2/1 Aquafresh walgreens in ad coupon

= 0.58 for two

1 - Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber = 1.39 {sale}

2 - Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber refills @ 0.87 ea = 1.74 {sale}

2 - Soft Scrub Cleansers = 5.00

used BOGO Soft Scrub Printable {you have to sign up and then print the coupon}

= 2.50 for 2

2 - Aquafresh Advance Toothpaste @ 2.99 ea = 5.98

used 2 - $1/1 Aquafresh Printable {Thanks, Mercedes!}

used 2 - $2/1 Aquafresh walgreens in ad coupon

= FREE plus 0.02 overage!

2 - Candy bars {for fillers} @ 0.39 ea = 0.78

Total Value = $35.66

Total Spent = $8.23

Total Saved = 27.48

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Walgreens Trip {1.18.10}

Cost: $12.51

Transaction One

5 - Pepsi 12 pack @ 3.00 ea = 15.00
1 - Lipton tea 100 ct = 2.99
1 - Theraflu Sugar free 6 pack = 3.99
1 - Tostitos Chips = 2.50
1 - Tostitos Cheese dip = 2.50

Subtotal = 26.98

Used
1 - $2/1 Theraflu Printable
-2.00/1 Wags Diabetes and You Booklet

= 22.98

Paid with
3 RR Pregresso
3 RR Neosporin
3 RR Glade
1 RR Rembrant
2 RR Colgate
2 RR Kellogg’s

= 8.98  + 2.15 tax

Received
10 RR Pepsi Products
4 RR Lipton/Theraflu

Summary
Spent 14 RR + 11.13 OOP
Received 14 RR
Cost 11.13

Transaction Two

1 - Lipton Tea 100 ct = 2.99
1 - Theraflu 6 pk sugar free = 3.99
2 - Wet One Antibacterial wipes 40 ct @ 2.00 ea = 4.00
1 - Snickers bar = 0.39

Subtotal = 11.37

Used
1 - $2/1 Theraflu Printable
2 - $1.50/1 Wet Ones Printable
1 - $2/1 Walgreesn Theraflu Q in Diabetes and You Booklet

= 4.37

Paid with
1 RR Electrasol
3 RR Neosporin

= 0.37 + 0.87 tax

Received
1 RR Wet Ones
4 RR Lipton/Theraflu

Summary
Spent 4 RR + 1.24 OOP
Received 5 RR
Cost: 0.24

Transaction Three

1 - Theraflu 6 pk sugar free = 3.99
1 - Lipton Tea 100 ct = 2.99
4 - Snicker Bars @ 0.39 ea = 1.56

Subtotal = 8.54

Used
1 - $2/1 Theraflu Printable
1 - $2/1 Wags Theraflu Q from Diabetes and you Booklet

= 4.54

Paid with
2.50 RR ThermaCare
2 RR Kellogg’s Cereal
= 0.04 + 0.60 tax

Received
4 RR Lipton/Theraflu

Summary
Spent 4.50 RR + 0.64 OOP
Received 4 RR
Cost: 1.14

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Just so you all know...we are not coke junkies!  We very rarely - if ever - purchase cokes.

However, we are preparing for a visit from my sister and four of my younger brothers

I thought this would be a special treat for them.  I'm excited about their trip!

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Save-a-lot Trip {1.15.10}

2 - Portmann's Salad Dressing @ 1.29 ea = 2.58

used BOGO Save-a-lot IP

1 - Wescott Vegetable Oil = 1.99

used $1/1 Wescott Oil IP

2 - Coburn Cream Cheese @ 0.99 ea = 1.98

used 0.60/2 Coburn CC IP

= 1.38

Total = 3.67 + 0.51 tax

Saved = 2.89

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Walmart Trip {1.15.10}

I've had a few bad experiences with WalMart on my last several shopping trips.  The more I shop there, the more I realize how much I dislike shopping there!   So we generally try to stay away from WM, but when things without coupons are cheaper there...well, the frugalista in me has to hit them up!   ;)

2 - 5 shelves bookshelf @ 25.00 = 50.00

4 - Spaghetti Mixes @ 0.68 ea = 2.72

3 - Taco seasoning mixes @ 0.42 ea = 1.26

1 - GV Ranch Dressing = 2.98

6 - Rotel @ 0.88 ea = 5.28

6 - GV Tomato Sauce @ 0.52 ea = 3.12

1 - NY Croutons = 1.34

1 - Heinz Ketchup = 1.98

used 1 - 0.75/1 Heinz Ketchup MQ

= 1.23

Subtotal = 67.93 + 6.08 tax

Paid with $60 Giftcard + $14.01 OOP

The bookshelves are a Christmas gift from my sister-in-law and I'm such a procrastinator for just now going and buying them!  lol   :D

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Kroger Trip {1.15.10}

We haven't been on too many shopping trips here lately.  We've been living off of our stockpile off and on for the past couple of months.  We have taken a few trips to the store for some ground beef, produce and milk occasionally but for the most part we've enjoyed some time off from shopping...especially with all of the holiday hustle and bustle!     So yesterday was my first actual shopping trip this year...and I thought it went pretty good!

2 - Amour Vienna Sausages @ 2/0.89  = 0.89

used 1- 0.50/1 {doubled to 1.00} MQ from Betty Crocker mailer 

= FREE + 0.11 overage!

2 - Dawn Hand Renewal Dish Soap @ 2.00 ea = 4.00

used 2 - $1/1 MQ from Homemade Simple Coupon Mailer

= 2.00 for 2

1 - Dawn Pure Essentials = 2.00

used 1 - 0.50/1 MQ from Homemade Simple Coupon Mailer

= 1.00

2 - Dawn Direct Foam Pump @ 2.00 ea = 4.00

used 2 - 1.50/1 MQ from Homemade Simple Coupon Mailer

= 1.00 for 2

2 - Cottenelle 12 Double Roll Bath Tissue @ 5.99 ea = 11.98

used 2 - 0.50/1 any Cottenelle Bath Tissue IP {doubled to 1.00}

= 9.98 {0.41 per roll}

2 - Old El Paso Heat & Serve Rice @ 1.25 {sale} = 1.50

used 2 - 0.50/1 any OEP Heat & Serve IP {doubled to 1.00}

= 0.50 for 2

1 - Kroger Distilled White Vinegar = 0.79

1 - Welch's Grape Jelly = 2.00 {sale}

used 1 - 0.75/1 MQ

= 1.25

1 - Betty Crocker Potatoes Pouch = 1.15

used 1 - 0.50/1 BC Mailer Coupon

= 0.15

2 - Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls 5 ct @ 1.00 ea = 2.00

used 2 - 0.50/1 Pillsbury IP {doubled to 1.00}

-1.00 Cellfire.com eCoupon

= FREE + 1.00 overage!

2 - Kroger Tortillas @ 1.29 ea = 2.58

1 - Gallon Milk = 2.48

2 - Pillsbury Ready Pie Crusts @ 1.50 ea {sale} = 3.00

used 1 - 0.50/2 MQ {doubled to 1.00}

-0.50 Shortcuts.com eCoupon

= 1.50 for 2

1 - Kashi Go Lean Cereal = 2.99 {sale}

used 1 - $2/1 any Kashi Cereal home mailer

= 0.99

1 - Country Crock Butter = 2.43

used 1 - 0.50/1 Country Crock IP {don't remember where I got this one}

= 1.43

Total = 24.54 + 3.31 Tax

Total Value = 63.19

Total Spent = 27.85

Total Saved = 38.65 or 61%!!

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Walgreens Trip {1.14.10}

 Cost: $5.90

2 - Quaker Oats @ 3.00 ea = 6.00

2 - Neosporin @ 4.00 ea = 8.00

1 - ThermaCare = 2.49 {sale}

4 - Betty Crocker Chocolate Frosting @ 2.79 ea = 11.16

1 - Rembrant Toothpaste = 4.99 {sale}

1 - Colgate Maxwhite toothpaste = 2.59 {sale}

1 - Baking Powder = 0.49 {sale}

1 - Penway 2 pocket Folder = 0.59

Subtotal = $36.31

Used

-3.00 Quaker Walgreens in-ad coupon page 3

-7.20 Betty Crocker Frosting Walgreens in-ad coupon page 3

-4.00 Neosporin Walgreens ABC Coupon Booklet

2 - $1/1 Neosporin any

1 - 0.75/1 Colgate Maxwhite or Maxfresh Toothpaste

1 - $3/1 Rembrant Toothpaste

2 - $1/2 Betty Crocker Frosting

2 - $1/1 Quaker Oats {IE Link } or FF}

= $12.36

Paid with 10 RR = $2.36 + $2.04 tax

Received

1 RR Rembrant

2 RR Colgate

2.50 RR ThermaCare

3 RR Neosporin

Summary:

Spent 10 RR + $4.40 OOP

Received 8.50 RR

Cost: $5.90

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Walgreens Trip {1.5.10}

 Cost $8.78

Transaction One

1 - Electrasol 20 ct = 3.49 {sale}

2 - Glade 2 oz. Candles @ 2.50 ea = 5.00  {sale}

2 - Neosporin Lip Health @ 4.00 ea = 8.00 {great sale!}

2 - Raisin Brand Crunch Cereal @ 2.50 ea = 5.00

Subtotal = 21.49

used

1 - $3/2 Glade Products MQ from All You Magazine December '09 issue

1 - 2.50/1 Electrasol MQ

2 - $3/1 any Neosporin Lip Health Product Printable {Go HERE to get yours!}

1 - 1.50/2 Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereals Printable {Go HERE to get yours!} Cashier did not scan

= $8.49  $9.99

Paid with 2 RR General Mills, 3 RR Theraflu x 2

= $1.99 + 2.02 tax OOP

Received 1 RR Electrasol, 3 RR Neosporin, 2 RR Kellogg's Cereal, 3 RR Glade

Summary:

Spent 8 RR's + $4.01 OOP

Received 9 RR's

Cost: $3.01

Transaction Two

8 - Pregresso Soup @ 1.25 ea = 10.00

2 - Chips Ahoy! @ 0.99 ea = 1.98

Subtotal = 11.98

Used

2 - $1.10/3 Pregresso Soup Printable {Get yours HERE!}

= 9.78

Paid with 5 RR Oral B toothbrushes

= 4.78 + 0.99 OOP

Received 3 RR Progresso, 2 RR Chips Ahoy!

Summary:

Spent 5 RR + 5.77 OOP

Received 5 RR

Cost: 5.77

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I don't think our cashier intentionally left out the Kellogg's Cereal in the first transaction.  She had problems scanning the RR's and had to reenter all the coupons.  :\  ah well!

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End of the Year 2009 Shopping Totals...

There were a lot of changes for us this year...

Andrew and I married this past March

Moved into our rent home mid-May

and where shocked by our budget in mid-August.

Since we didn't sit down to write out a budget until Mid-August, it was into the better part of September before we really got into shopping the sales and using coupons.

Today, as I write this post, we have a wonderful stockpile going, the fridge is full, and our freezer is packed!

I won't say it has been an easy journey towards a more frugal lifestyle, but I will say that it is one decision I will never regret!   We became more frugal in our living mainly due to the fact that we had to, but also because we were shocked at what a buggy {don't laugh...that's what we call 'em here in the South!} full of grocery cost from Wal-Mart!  

Thus began would journey towards a more frugal lifestyle.  I created this blog mainly for myself at first, as a way to keep track of my purchases and any online deals that I found.  In August, when we became more serious in using coupons, we gained a few readers.  I'm so glad to have met all of you!  Being able to share deals with ya'll has been amazing.   I may not be the best at this shopping and saving deal, but I hope you've learned a thing or two from our site!   Thank you all so much for subscribing to Southern Savings!

And now our 2009 Grocery Shopping Totals!

All Totals are from September - December  2009 

and include all grocery and cleaning products only.

Total Value: $2,181.51

 Total Coupons: $974.55

Total Out of Pocket: $832.51   {$46.25 per week}

Total Saved: $1,493.62 

Once I added in my trips from Walgreens {where I mainly purchase  cleaning, household, and health products {and occasionally a few groceries} our 2009

Total Overall Savings = $2,670.55!

How did ya'll do this year?

I hope seeing just how much we've saved in the last half of 2009 will help spur you onto living a more frugal lifestyle yourselves!     I plan on writing upcoming posts on how to start couponing, finding the best deals, and a few other ideas that are floating around!

If you ever have any questions, feel free to email me at SouthSavings@gmail.com and I'll be happy to answer any question you might have.

Thank you all so much for following Southern Savings!  Here is to saving MORE in 2010!!

Blessings,

  ~Meg 

{monthly savings broken down by month...

Total August Savings = $177.67
Total September Savings = $544.82
Total October Savings = $92.63
Total November Savings = $571.02
Total December Savings = $949.88
Savings YTD = $2,670.55
Total Online earnings = $54.00 }

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Christmas Sales Shopping...

Andrew and I had a wonderful Christmas..

This year was especially wonderful because it was our first married Christmas!

We were so excited to be able to travel and spend Christmas with our families.

I even managed to grab a few after Christmas sales in preparation for next year.

Since it was our first Christmas, and we are on a tight budget, we knew we wouldn't be able to get into all of the Holiday shopping and decorations this year.  I had my eye on some things, but just never was able to get myself to purchase them at full price.

I waited, planned, and shopping when the savings

were pretty high {even without coupons! ;) }.

Here are a few of the goodies I brought home!

My Mom, Sister and I went to Wal-Mart the day after Christmas

1 - 6.5 Prelit Christmas Tree

4 - Silver Beaded Garlands

1 - Blue Velvet Christmas Tree Skirt

1 - 24 ct Red Ornaments

1 - 12 ct Blue Ornaments

1 - 12 ct Silver Ornametns

2 - Rolls of Wrapping Paper

1 - Set of 4 setting Plates

2 - 8 Pc {4 napkins, 4 mats} Place Settings

2 - Table Clothes

1 - 4 set Golden Plate Chargers

2 - Icicle Outside Lights

1 - 15 ft Prelit Garland

1 - 50 ct Ornament hoops

2 - boxes Queen Annes chocolate cover cherries {hubby loves these ;) }

1 - set of 4 rolling ribbon

1 - set  of 2 Candle Votive/Hurricanes

1 - set of 4 Holiday Sprinkles

1 - box of hoops for hanging Christmas lights

2 - things of ribbon

1 - box of Garland hanging loop thingies

Plus we dropped in at Hobby Lobby and my mother was so sweet

to purchase the above flowers and 2 candles to go with my votive!

Then the hubby and I dropped in at Target

when they were having their 75% clearance this past week

2 - Monogrammed Stockings {I love these!}

1 - bag of cinnamon scented Pine Cones

1 - Blanket of Snow

2 - Poinsettas

1 - 3 pk Dish Clothes

1 - Table Cloth + 12 Napkins

{and totally unrelated to holiday shopping}

2 - boxes Special K Cereal

All Purchased Combined Came to Approx: $130
We saved over $260!!

  For all of the above purchased items I used cash that my Grandma had given us

as a Christmas gift and a Target Gift Card I've received as well.

We are almost 100% prepared for next Christmas with No Out of Pocket from us!

I'm so glad I waited, planned, and shopped when the savings were high.

Now we'll be able to enjoy all of these things next Christmas knowing we didn't

go into debt paying for them and that they came from gifts from our families.

:)

I hope and pray you and your family had a very Merry Christmas

and a blessed New Year!!

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Walgreens End of the Month Total...

Here are my December Total's for my Walgreens Shopping Trips.

Total Value Of Merchandise = $669.03

Total Coupons and Sale Discounts = $404.35

Total Register Rewards Used = 211.00

Total OOP = $96.61

Total Savings of $615.35 or 91.98%!! 

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Wags Trip {12.31.09}

Cost: $7.72

1 - Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Cleaning Kit = 13.99 {on sale}

2 - Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Refills @ 5.29 ea = 10.58

2 - Olay Regenerist Facial Cleanser @ 5.83 ea = 11.66

3 - Pepto Bismol InstaCool Chewables @ 4.99 ea = 14.97

1 - Honeynut Cheerios = 2.00

1 - Cinnamon Toast Crunch = 2.00

1 - Lacross Eyelash Curler = 6.79

1 - LaCross Eyebrow Tweezers = 5.79

1 - Dome Pencil Sharpener = 0.19

1 - Flexible Ruler = 0.19

1 - 10 pk Pencils = 0.19

= $68.35

used

-5.29 Wags Gifts for Purchasing Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Kit

-5.79 Wags gift for Buy One Get One LaCross Product Free

-7/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Cleaner

-5.00 Buy One Get One Free Scrubbing Bubbles Refill Printable {up to a $5.00 value}

2 - 0.50/1 Any Pepto Product

-5.79 BOGO Free LaCross Coupon from December All You Magazine {cashier should have deducted 6.79 but oh well.. I wasn't going to fight over $1}

-3.00 Wags Q $1/1 Pepto

-1.00/1 Honeynut Cheerios

-1.00/1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch

-1.00/1 any Olay Facial Cleanser

-3.00/1 Olay Regenerist Facial Cleanser

= $29.48

Paid with 8 RR x 2 {Complete Multi Sultion}, 5 RR {Triaminic} = 21 RR

= 8.48 + 5.24 tax OOP

Received 10 RR Pepto, 2 RR Cereal Deal

Summary:

Spent 21 RR + 13.72 OOP

Received 12 RR

Will Submit Olay Facial Cleanser for $15 Rebate

Cost: $7.72

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Walgreens Weekly Total {week of 12.06.09}

 Cost $4.51

What can you buy for $4.51?

10 - Hefty One Zip bags

2 - Kraft Mac N Cheese

2 - Stayfree

4 - 50 ft Curling Ribbon

4 - Snowmen Salt & Pepper Shakers

3- Renu Contact Solution

2 - 50 ft rolls of Hallmark Wrapping Paper

6 - Christmas mugs

3 - 12 pk can Cokes

2 - Just for men Touch of Gray

4 - Triaminic Childrens Cold & Allergy Medication

2 - Sudafed Trip Action

4 - Neutragena mens facial lotion

2 - Chinet Paper Plates

2 - 2 count Con Air Brushes {I had need of one before this picture was taken ;) }

13 - Christmas Gift Bags

Before coupons and RR's all of the above would have cost $209.70 {not including tax!}

After Coupons and using RR's I paid a total of $20.37 Out Of Pocket

I am sending in a rebate for the Just for Men for $6.99 which will bring my OOP total to $13.38

I made a Profit of $8.87 in RR's {Register Rewards}

After all Coupons, Rebate, and RR's it cost $4.51

Now, what do I do with all of this stuff?

The mugs are for Christmas gifts for each of our siblings

The Christmas bags will hold said mugs

The Curling Ribbon & Wrapping Paper will be used to decorate gifts

The Hefty bags, The Diet Coke, and the Chinet Paper Plates were donated to our church

2 of the Snowmen Salt & Pepper Shakers will be a gift for one of our mothers

The Renu Contact Solution were given to a friend at church

The Triaminic Children's medicine was donated through our church to a family in need

....and the rest will stay here to be used in our home or to be donated if/when we see a need.

I love being able to shop this way...because of our limited buget we would be unable to help friends, families in need and our church in a financial compasity.  Since learning to shop this way, we have been able to save more and share more than ever before! 

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Wags Trip {12.12.09}

Since Christmas is quickly approaching the sales haven't been all that great.  I looked ahead in a few of the Walgreens ads and didn't see much in way of RR's so I planned out a trip where I did 6 different transaction this past Saturday.  My Hubby went along to help me and I was thankful for his help.

Here's what we bought:

Cost $2.32

Transaction One

1 - Renu 9.99
2 - Triaminic = 10.00
1 - Stayfree 1.99
1 - Con Air brush = 2.00
6 - Holiday Mugs 3/$2 = 4.00

= 27.98


Use
1 - $1/1 Stayfree
1 - $2/1 Triaminic MQ
1 - 1.50/1 Triaminic MQ
2 - $2/1 Wags Q Triaminic
1 - $2/1 Renu MQ

=  17.48

Used 17 RR’s {5 RR Neutrogena, 7 RR Just for Men}

 = 0.48 + 2.73 tax OOP

Received 10 RR Renu, 5 RR Triaminic, 2 RR Stayfree, 2 RR Con Air, 5 RR $25 = 24 RR

Summary:
Spent 17 RR’s + $3.21 OOP
Received 24 RR’s
Cost: $3.79 Profit

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Transaction Two

3 - 12 pk Coke & Dr. Pepper Products 3/$10 = 10.00

1 - Renu = 9.99

1 - Neutrogena mens facial lotion = 4.99

1 - Christmas bag = 0.29

= 25.27

Use 23 RR {5 Triaminic x 2, 7 Just for Men, 2 McNiel x 2, 2 RR Con Air}

= 2.11 + 2.30 tax

Received 5 for $25, 10 Renu, 5 Neutrogena, 2 RR Cokes

Summary:

Spent 24 RR + $4.41 OOP

Received 23 RR

Cost: $5.41

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Transaction Three

1 - Just for Men Touch of Gray = 6.99

1 - Christmas gift bag = 0.29

= 7.28

Used

1 - $2/1 Just for Men Printable Q

1 -0.16 Wags Gift bag Q

= 5.12

Paid with $5 RR from spending $25 in previous Transaction

= 0.12 + 0.21 tax

Summary:
Spend: 5 RR + 0.33 OOP
Received: 7 RR
Cost: $1.67 Profit!
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Transaction Four

1 - Nivea Men's Facial Lotion {sale} = 4.99
1 - Christmas gift bag = 0.29

= 5.28

use
1 - 0.16 wags  Christmas bag Q  Forgot to use!

= 5.28


Paid with $5 RR from spending $25 in previous Transaction

= 0.28 + 0.03 tax

Summary:
Spend: 5 RR + 0.31 OOP
Received: 5 RR
Cost: $0.31

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Transaction Five & Six
{I did one of these and my sweet hubby did the second since it's a state law you can only purchase one in a certain amount of time}

1 - Sudafed Triple Action = 8.49

Used
1 - $5/1 Sudafed Triple Action from coupons.com
1 - $3/1 Wags in-ad Q

= 0.49 + 0.54 tax

Paid $1.03 OOP

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Walgreens Trip {12.11.09}

Profit: $1.20!!

Transaction One

1 - Just for Men Touch of Gray = 6.99 {sale}

1 - Christmas Bag = 0.29

Subtotal = 7.28

Used

$2/1 Just for Men Printable

= 5.28

Paid with 5 Wags Holiday Dollars = 0.28 + 0.21 tax

Received 7 RR Just for Men

Cost: 1.51 Profit!

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Then I bought

1 - Neutrogena Men's Facial Lotion {on sale} = 4.99

1 - Christmas Gift Bag = 0.29

Subtotal = 5.28

Paid with 5 Wags Holiday Dollars = 0.28 + 0.03 tax

Received 5 RR from Neutrogena Men's Facial Lotion

Cost: $0.31

Subtracting 0.31 away from the $1.51 I got from the first transaction I still made a profit of $1.20.  Not much, but a profit nonetheless!

Can I just say, I love Walgreens!!  ;)

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Wags Trip {12.10.09}

Total Cost: $3.25

Transaction One

4 - Christmas Gift Bags 4/$1 = 1.00

2 - Chinet Lunch Plates BOGO = 2.99

4 - Snowmen Salt and Pepper Shakers @ 0.69 ea = 2.76

2 - Kraft Mac & Cheese @ 1.49 ea = 2.98

1 - Renu Twin pack Contact Solution {on sale} = 9.99

2 - Triaminic Thin Strips {on sale} @ 5.00 ea = 10.00

4 - 50 ft Curling Ribbon @ 0.39 ea = 1.56

Subtotal =31.28

Coupons Used

1 - $2/1 Renu Printable

1 - $3/1 Triaminic Thin Strips MQ

1 - $2/1 Triaminic any MQ

1 - $2/1 Walgreens Triaminic Coupons {deducted $4 since I bought 2}

-1.60 Walgreens in ad coupon for Kraft Mac & Cheese

-1.20 Walgreens in ad coupon for Holiday Salt & Pepper Shakers

2 - $1/1 Chinet Plates Printable Coupon

= 15.48 + 2.61 tax

Paid with 15 RR + $3.10 OOP

Received 5 Holiday Dollars for Spending $25, 5 RR Triaminic, 10 RR Renu Solution

Cost = $1.90 Profit!

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Second Transaction

10 - Hefty One Zip Bags {on sale} BOGO free @ 3.29 ea = 16.45

2 -  Hallmark 50 ft. Wrapping Paper {sale} @ 1.50 ea = 3.00

1 - Con Air Brush {sale} = 2.00

1 - Neutrogena Men Facial Lotion {sale} = 4.99

4 - Christmas Gift Bags 4/$1 = 1.00

1 - Stayfree Maxi Pads {sale} = 1.99

Subtotal = 29.43

Coupons Used

10 - $1/1 Hefty One Zip Bags

1 - $2/1 Neutrogena any MQ from All You December Issue {on page 35, I think}

1 - $1/1 Stayfree Printable

= 16.43 + 2.72 tax

Paid with 13 RR + 6.15 OOP

Received 5 Holiday Dollars for Spending $25, 2 RR Con Air Brush. 2 RR Stayfree, 5 RR Neutrogena

Cost: $5.15

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Wags Trip {11.30.09}

Cost $12.74

I realized yesterday that I had 10 RR expiring today so I made a last minute trip over to Walgreens yesterday afternoon. It wasn't my best trip since I didn't have time to plan it very well, but I thought it turned out okay!  ;)

1 - Olay Body Lotion 7.99
1 - Olay In-shower body Lotion 3.99
2 - 20 count Character Band aids @ 1.50 = 3.00
1 - Complete Multi-solution = 7.99
1 - Gillette Fusion Power Pack = 8.99
10 - 10.5 oz Dawn Liquid Soap - 0.99

Subtotal = $32.95

used
-3.99 Walgreens Ad free Olay In-Shower body Lotion
1 - 3.99/Free Body lotion wyb in-shower body lotion (I didn't realize the cashier only deducted for the in-shower body lotion when it should have been the regular body lotion but oh well, that's still a good deal!)
2 - $2/1 Wags Character Band Aid Coupons (register adjusted amount to $3 making them FREE!!)
1 - $4/1 Gillette Fusion Razor
1 - 0.25/1 Dawn Liquid Soap

= 17.72 + 2.59 tax

Paid with
10 RR {Almay Pure Blends} + 2 RR {Aussie Shampoo} + 4.97 OOP

Received 8 RR {Complete Multi-Solution}, 1 RR {Band Aids}, 4 RR {Gillette}

Summary:
Spent 12 RR + 4.97 OOP
Received 13 RR
Cost = $3.97

Transaction Two
I forget to get this with the rest of my stuff and then had to get back in line! :P 

1 - Charlie Brown Reversible Christmas Tie = 7.99

= 7.99 + 0.78 tax

Paid $8.77 OOP

This month alone I've purchased $443.89 worth of items at Walgreens and between shopping the sales, using coupon and Register Rewards I've only paid $90.62 for all of it!  That's a savings of 86% {$353.27}!!!!!

To see more of my shopping trips go here and here!

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Walmart Trip {11.30.09}

2 - 8x10 Photo Frames @ 4.00 ea = 8.00

1 - Crisco Oil - 2.00

1 - 3 Roll Paper towels = 1.97

2 - Vegetable Juice @ 1.37 ea = 2.74

1 - Sparkling Grape Juice - 2.97

2 - Nestle Chocolate Chips @ 1.78 ea = 3.56

used 2 - 1.00/1 Nestle Chocolate Chip printable coupons

= 1.56 (0.78 ea!)

Total = 19.24 + 1.95 tax

Not the best shopping trip ever, but we needed a few of these things, the picture frames are Christmas gifts and I was excited to get chocolate chips for only 0.78 each!  ;)

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Wags Trip {11.25.09}

 Total Cost = $4.97

5 - Ritz Crackers 5/$10

2 - Triaminic 2/$10

3 - Hunt's 8 oz Tomato Sauce @ 0.39 ea = 1.17


Subtotal = $21.17

used

1 - 1.00/3 Hunt's Tomato Sauce Printable Coupon
2 - 1.00/2 Ritz Crackers Printable Coupon

1 - $3/2 Triaminic MQ
2 - $2/1 Triaminic Wags Coupon

= 11.17 + 1.80 tax

Paid with
8 RR {Lubriderm} + 4.97 OOP

Received 5 RR {Triaminic} and 3 RR {Ritz Crackers}

All in all, I bought 9 boxes of Ritz Crackers {we gave away all but 2} and 1 box of Wheat Thins for $8.00 after coupons and RR's and I'm going to submit the reciepts for a $10.00 Rebate.  So all of those crackers were free plus a bit of overage which will cover the tax on them and the stamp to mail in the rebate form!  I love me some free stuff!!!  ;)

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Wags Trip 11.24.09

 Total Cost = $9.66

1 - Almay Pure Blends Foundation = 9.99

3 - Hunt's Tomato Sauce @ 0.39 ea = 1.17

2 - Chandelier Light Bulbs 2/$5 = 5.00

1 - Shoe Lace = 0.50 sale

4 - 16 oz. Coffee Mate Liquid Creamers on sale BOGO free for 2.49 = 4.98

Subtotal = $21.64

used

1 - $1/3 Hunt's Tomato Sauce printable coupon {you have to play a silly game and then the Q will come up to print}

2 - $1/1 Coffee Mate Creamers Printable Coupon

2 - 0.50/1 Coffee Mate Creamers MQ

= 17.64 + 2.02 tax

Paid with 8 RR {Lubriderm} + $11.66 OOP

Received 10 RR from Almay Pure Blend Foundation

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Wags Trip 11.23.09

Total Cost = $10.59

Transaction 1 - 

4 - Ritz Crackers @ 2.00 ea = 8.00

1 - Wheat Thins = 2.00

2 - 4 oz Triaminic Nighttime Cold and Cough Syrup @ 5.00 ea = 10.00

Subtotal = 20.00

used

2 - $1.00/2 Ritz Cracker Q's

1 - $3/2 Triaminic

2 - $2/1 Wags Q from Coupon booklet

= 11.00 + 1.71 tax

Paid with 8 RR {Lubriderm} + 4.71 OOP

Received 3 RR from purchasing 5/$10 Cracker Deal

5 RR from Triaminic

Transaction 2 -

3 - Lubriderm 6 oz. @ 3.79 ea = 11.37

4 - Starbucks Ice cream sale 2/$5 = 10.00  {not pictured}

4 - Christmas Tin's @ 0.50 ea = 2.00

Subtotal = 23.37

used

3 - $2/1 Lubriderm MQ

3 - $1/1/ Lubriderm from Wags Diabetes and You Booklet

4 - $1/1 Starbucks Icecream MQ

= 10.37 + 3.51 tax

Paid with 5 RR {Triaminic} & 3 RR {crackers} + 5.88 OOP

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