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    Saturday, July 30, 2011

    Kroger 7/30/11



    Total before Coupons - $70.54
    Total after Coupons - $44.99
    Total Savings - $25.55

    Got $3.75 worth in Catalina Coupons

    1 - Tyson Chicken Breast
    1 - Publix Brand Beef
    1 - Revlon Blow Dryer
    2 - Revlon Tools
    4 - General Mills Cereals
    2 - Milk (Free cause we bought the cereal)
    3 - pouches Idahoan Instant Potatoes
    1 - Veet
    2 - Glade Candle Refills

     

    K-Mart 7/30/11



    Total before Coupons - $215.34
    Total after Coupons - $71.73
    Total Savings - $143.61

    1 - Zest Soap 3pk
    2 - Ivory Soap 3pk.
    2 - Nivea Men's Body Wash
    4 - Expo Markers
    1 - Reynolds Wrap
    1 - 20lbs. Purina Dog Food
    4 - Cans Pedigree Dog Food
    8 - Wiskas Cat Food
    2 - Febreze Air Effects Spray
    2 - Nature's Own Bread
    4 - Colgate Toothbrushes
    2 - Kid's Colgate Toothpaste
    4 - Men's Edge Shave Gel
    12 - Skintimate Shave Gel
    3 - 4pks. BIC Soleil Razors
    2 - Bengay Pain Reliever Gel
    4 - Oral-B Toothbrushes
    2 - Tylenol Precise Creams
    2 - packs Bandaids
    2 - Loreil Kid's Shampoo
    4 - Loreil Shampoo & Conditioner
    4 - Loreil Styling Products

     

    Publix 7/30/11

    
    Total before Coupons - $284.44
    Total after Coupons - $115.73
    Total Savings - $168.71

     
    6 - Kellogg's Eggo Waffles
    6 - Tombstone Pizzas
    6 - boxes Wheatables NutCrisps
    3 - Kraft BBQ Sauces
    3 - Kraft Real Mayo
    9 - 4pk. Pop Tarts
    1 - French's Mustard
    4 - Oreos (variety)
    2 - Kellogg Cereals
    18 - cans Chef Boyardee (variety)
    4 - Colgate Pro Clinical Toothpastes
    2 - Colgate Max White Toothpastes
    1 - Exedrin 30 count
    2 - Shout Sprays
    2 - Listerine Mouthwashes
    1 - Reach Floss
    2 - Wisk Detergent
    4 - Air Wick Refills 2pk.
    3 - Air Wick Freshmatic Kits
    1 - Jane's Crazy Salt
    1 - Publix Brand Coffee Creamer

    1 - Post Banana Nut Cereal
     

    Publix 7/27/11


    
    Total before Coupons - $52.36
    Total after Coupons - $12.38
    Total Savings - $39.98

    6 - Kellogg's Pop Tarts
    4 - Oreo Cakester/Brownie Snacks (1 not pictured)
    3 - Mueller's Pasta
    1 - Publix 6pk. Water (Penny Item!!!)
    2 - Mt. Olive Pickles
    1 - Pantene Shampoo
    1 - Excedrin 24ct.
    2 - Shout Color Catcher Gel
    
  • Sunday, July 24, 2011

    Dollar General, Staples, Publix & Kroger 7/23/11


    Dollar General, Staples, Publix & Kroger shopping trip on 7/23/11

     
    **I forgot to put a measuring cup & another bag of Knorr Rice Sides in the picture and didn't realize it til after I took the picture**
     
    Total before Coupons - $465.63
    Total after Coupons - $214.25
    Total Saved - $251.38


    Dollar General
     

    Total before Coupons - $45.82
    Total after Coupons - $24.57
    Total Savings - $21.25

    1 - Ladies Shirt
    1 - Ladies Sandals
    8 - 2 Liter Diet Dr. Pepper
    2 - 6pk. 20oz. Diet Dr. Pepper
    2 - 6pk. 20oz. Dr. Pepper
     
    Staples
     

    Total before Coupons - $13.60 
    Total after Coupons - $6.10     
    Total Savings - $7.50

    2 - Brawny 8pk. Roll Paper Towels
     

    Publix Transaction 1:
     
     
    Total before Coupons - $53.41
    Total after Coupons - $34.71
    Total Savings - $18.70

    3 - Snapple (Diet Peach Tea & Kiwi Strawberry)
    1 - Mt. Olive Pickles
    4 - Knorr Pasta Sides (one is not pictured)
    1 - Smuckers Peach Jelly
    3 - Diet 7UP
    2 - A&W Diet Root Beer


    Publix Transaction 2:

     
     
    Total before Coupons - $137.19
    Total after Coupons - $47.62
    Total Savings - $89.57

    20 - Banquet Frozen Dinners
    1 - Hot Pocket Snackers
    1 - Smucker's Peach Jelly
    2 - Yoplait Yogurt 6pk.
    2 - Morning Star Buffalo Wings
    2 - Emerald Honey Roasted Peanuts
    5 - Glade Candles
    4 - Kool-Aid/Country Time Drink Mixes
    2 - Men's Speed Stick Deoderant
    1 - Frank's Hot Sauce
    1 - Ivory Bar Soap 3pk.
    1 - Always Infinity Pads
    4 - Capri Sun Drinks 10pk.
    4 - Quaker Chewy Bars
    2 - Sargento Cheese
    3 - Kellogg's Cereals


    Kroger
     

    Total before Coupons - $216.73
    Total after Coupons - $101.25
    Total Savings - $115.48

    5 - Scotch Brite Sponges
    6 - Herbal Essence/Aussie Products (variety)
    1 - Colgate Toothpaste
    4 - Danimals Yogurt
    1 - Carolina Pride Bacon
    4 - Lysol Wipes
    10 - Pringles
    6 - Goldfish Sandwhich Bread
    2 - loafs of bread
    1 - pack Hotdog Buns
    1 - pack Hamburger Buns
    2 -  Lipton Soup Mixes
    2 - Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
    1 - Pyrex Measuring Cup
    3 - Rubbermaid Pitchers
    1 - pack of Bologna
    2 - Johnson & Johnson Baby Powders
    2 - Johnson & Johnson Baby Oil
    2 - Arm & Hammer Washing Detergent
    2 - Oxy Clean Carpet Cleaner
    1 -  Purex Washing Detergent
    2 - Dove Men Soap 6 pk.
    1 - 20 lbs. Purina Dog Chow
    2 - Sargento Cheese
    4 - Lipton Ice Tea


    

    Let's Get Social Sunday (weekly blog hop) 7/24/11



    What is a blog hop?

    A blog hop is a linky list that is SHARED ON MULTIPLE BLOGS.
    When several blogs put the same linky list code on their blog, the
    exact same list appears on each blog.

    Blog visitors can submit their entries on any blog that contains the list.
    The entries will appear on each blog where the list resides.
    Blog readers see the same list on each blog, and can "HOP" from blog
    to blog seeing the same list of links to follow: BLOG HOP!

    
    What is Let’s Get Social?

    Let’s Get Social is a weekly link-up hosted by a fabulous group of four bloggers which includes: Jennifer of Sweep Tight,Bridget of Guide to Smart Shopping,Tree of Mother of Pearl It Is,and Brandi of Life with Five Monkies. They created Let’s Get Social as a means to socialize with other bloggers as well as help you gain more followers!

    You can follow via any social method you like. You can also follow with more than one method and we encourage you to do so! Please be sure to leave a comment letting the person know how you followed so they can follow you back.

    To Participate:
    -Follow all hosts in the first four spots. Please leave a comment on our Let’s Get Social post letting us know how you follow and we will follow you back. Please be patient with us as it might take us a couple days to get through everybody.
    -Add your link to the linky and visit as many sites as you want. Please follow back those that follow you. The more connections you make the more followers and back links you will have! 

    -Spread the Word! Help us get the word out about the hop by posting our button on your site,posting about the hop, adding the hop to directories,and posting on forums. The more people that know about the hop the more connections we can make.


    -The hop opens at 9 PM ET on Saturday night and runs through Sunday. Direct links to your site only please;links to your blog hop or giveaways will be deleted. (You only have to link up on one of the host sites to have your link appear on all.) 

    Thursday, July 21, 2011

    Mailbox Freebies

    I'm a little behind on posting my mailbox freebies, but here's what I got in the mail the last three days!

    Tuesday July 19, 2011


    Finally got my Pandora Bracelet that i've been waiting on! I got this for filling out a survey a while back.

    Wednesday July 20, 2011



    I got free Alpo dog food and a coupon & I also got 2 Publix coupon books!

    Thursday July 21, 2011



    Free pack of UP2U gum and a sample of Meguiar's Tire Gel!
     

    Wednesday, July 20, 2011

    Coupon Policies

    One of the most important thing's when it comes to couponing is knowing your store's coupon policy! It would be a great idea to print out the policy and have it with you when you go to a store. Policies are always changing so I recommend checking quite often to see if anything has changed.


    I've put together a list of store's for you...if you would like to know the policy just click on the store name!


    ***Please note: These coupon policies are for stores in the Cullman/Decatur, Alabama area and every store is different so just do a quick search for your store policy. The policies are not too hard to find usually!***


     


     If there are anymore you would like me to add to the list just let me know!
     

    Sunday, July 17, 2011

    My first Blog Hop!



    Yayy! I'm sooo excited! This is my very first BLOG HOP!!

    Not sure what a blog hop is?
     
    A blog hop is a linky list that is SHARED ON MULTIPLE BLOGS.
    When several blogs put the same linky list code on their blog, the
    exact same list appears on each blog.


    Blog visitors can submit their entries on any blog that contains the list.
    The entries will appear on each blog where the list resides.


    Blog readers see the same list on each blog, and can "HOP" from blog
    to blog seeing the same list of links to follow: BLOG HOP!



    Are you a blogger? Enter below where it says 'Click here to enter' and then click 'Get the code here' and copy and paste it in your blog post!
     

    Wednesday, July 13, 2011

    Coupon Abbreviations & Terms

    New to couponing? And not sure what all the letters and terms mean? Well, hopefully we can help!

    These are abbreviations for inserts that come in the Sunday paper:

    • P&G - Proctor & Gamble
    • RP - Red Plum
    • SS - Smartsource
    • GM - General Mills
    • V - Valassis (usually combined with Red Plum)

    If you follow us when putting together your deals we put what coupons you should have and which insert it came in. It will look something like this:        
     
    Chex Mix $1
    -$0.50/1 Chex Mix  (RP 6/12/11, expires 8/6/11 )
    As low as free, if your store doubles

    The RP 6/12/11, means it came from the Red Plum insert that came out on June 12, 2011.

    **Sometimes you may see an R, which means it was a regional coupon and only some areas recieved it! Will look like this: (RP 6/12/11 R)


    Here are a list of other abbreviations & terms:
    • Q - Coupon
    • Blinkie - in store coupon dispensers near certain products, usually have a blinking light
    • CAT or Catalinas - Coupons that print off at the register
    • Peelie - Coupons that are on the outside of products
    • RR - Register Rewards (Reward program at Walgreens)
    • R - Regional Coupon
    • BOGO, B1G1 - Buy One Get One free
    • MFC or MQ - Manufacturer Coupon
    • OOP - Out of Pocket...how much money you actually pay
    • UPC - Universal Product Code/bar code
    • ECBs - CVS Extra Care Bucks (Reward program at CVS)
    • Stacking - Using a Manufacturer Coupon & a Store Coupon together for bigger savings (not all stores allow this so check your stores coupon policy...some also allow stacking a Competitor Coupon and a Manufacturer Coupon) 
    • $1/1 - one dollar off one item
    • $1/2 - one dollar off two items
    • 2/$1 - two items for one dollar
    • IPs - Internet Printables (online printable coupons)
    • MIR - Mail-In Rebate
    • NED - No Expiration Date
    • PSA - Price Starts At
    • Tearpad - Pads of coupons found in store
    • WSL - While Supplies Last
    • WYB - When You Buy





    Stacking Example: Cottonelle Toilet Paper is $6.49, you have a MFC for $1/1 & you have a Store or Competitor Coupon for $0.75/1 that you stack on top of your MFC....it will end up costing you $4.74 because you stacked both coupons for that one item.


    Those are the basics! Hopefully not too confusing or overwhelming! Let me know if there are anymore you can't figure out!
     
    

    Penny Item 7/13/11

    Today's Penny Item is...


    Publix Brand Bran Flakes Cereal!




    **To get penny items for a penny you have to have the coupon that comes in the Wednesday paper and you have to spend $10 (that's before coupons)!**
     

    Publix 7/13/11 (2 Transactions)


    Transaction 1:

    Total- $183.12
    Total after Coupons - $33.57
    Total Savings - $149.55

    1 - Publix Brand Bran Flakes Cereal (Penny Item)
    3 - Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats
    1 - Publix Brand Eggs 6 count
    1 - Heinz White Vinegar 
     1 - Vlasic Pickles
    12 - Chef Boyardee canned meals
    4 - boxes Splenda Essentials
    2 - Pantene Shampoo
    1 - box Always Infinity Pads
    3 - Colgate Original Toothpastes
    3 - bags Chex Mix
    2 - Scotch's Kids 5" Scissors
    4 - Papermate 10 pack pens
    1 - Papermate 2 pack pens
    2 - Crayola Markers
    2 - All Small & Mighty Laundry Detergent
    4 - Yoplait Smoothie Mixes
    1 - Yoplait 4pk. Fiber One Yogurt
    2 - Cottonelle 12pk. Toilet Paper
    3 - Zantac 150 Maximum Stregth Tablets 24 count

    We also have rain checks for Noxzema Razors, BIC Mechanical Pencils, Milkbone Dog Snacks & Hot Pocket Snackers....they went fast! I even got there when they opened and still couldn't get everything fast enough :/



    Transaction 2:

    Total - $37.89
    Total after Coupons - $6.73
    Total Savings - $31.16

    1 - Publix Brand Bran Flakes Cereal (Penny Item)
    3 - boxes Always Infinity Pads
    3 - 2000 Flushes (Blue + Detergent)
    3 - 2000 Flushes (Blue + Bleach)


    **For Transactions 1 & 2 we got $221.01 worth of groceries for $40.30....Total Savings of $180.71!!!!**


    Here is what each item cost us.....

    ~Publix Brand Bran Flakes Cereal = 2 for $0.02 ($0.01 each)

    ~Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats Cereal =  3 for $4.49 ($1.50 each)

    ~Publix Brand Eggs 6 count = -$0.25 (Overage of  $0.25)

    ~Heinz White Vinegar = 1 for $0.29

    ~Vlasic Pickles = 1 for $0.90

    ~Chef Boyardee Canned Meals = 12 for $5.00 ($0.42 each)

    ~Splenda Essentials = 4 for $1.18 ($0.30 each)

    ~Pantene Shampoo = 2 for $2.00 ($1.00 each)

    ~Always Infinity Pads = 4 for $5.96 (1.49 each)

    **we got $5.00 off our total for buying the pantene shampoo and always pads, so 2 bottles of pantene shampoo and 4 boxes of always pads really cost us $2.96 for all of it! **

    ~Colgate Toothpaste = 3 for $1.05 ($0.35 each)

    ~Chex Mix = 3 for $0.90 ($0.30 each)

    ~Scotch Scissors = 2 for -$2.00 (Overage of $2.00)

    ~Papermate pens 10pk & 2pk = 5 for -$2.50 (Overage of $2.50)

    ~Crayola Markers = 2 for $1.70 ($0.85 each)

    ~All Laundry Detergent - 2 for $3.99 ($2.00 each)

    ~Yoplait Smoothie Mixes = 4 for $2.90 ($0.73 each)

    ~Yoplait Yogurt 4pk = 1 for $0.40

    ~Cottonelle 12pk Toilet Paper = 2 for $9.48 ($4.74 each)

    ~Zantac 24 count = 3 for -$0.03 (Overage of $0.03)

    ~2000 Flushes = 6 for $2.50 ($0.42 each)


    Have I mentioned that I LOVEEEEE couponing!

    Share your deals with me! I would love to see them!!

     

    Sunday, July 10, 2011

    Publix 7/10/11


    Total - $113.31
    Total after Coupons - $52.34
    Total Savings - $60.97

    2 - Carolina Pride Smoke Sausage
    2 - Butterball Turkey Bacon
    4 - French's Worcestershire Sauce
    3 - French's Worcestershire Sauce
    6 - Texas Pete Hot Sauce
    1 - Wisk Laundry Detergent (not pictured)
    1 - Tide Laundry Detergent (not pictured)
    2 - Reese's Peanut Butter Puff's Cereal
    2 - Mt. Olive Pickles
    1 - Wishbone Salad Dressing
    2 - Weber Seasonings
    2 - boxes House Autry Chicken Breader
    1 - Burgers' Smokehouse Beans n' Ham
    3 - boxes Lance Cracker Creation's
    1 - Nabisco Oreo Fudge Creams
    1 - Nabisco Oreo Cakesters Double Stuffed
    2 - Ivory Bar Soap 3pk.
    3 - Tic Tac's Big Packs
    4 - 3 Musketeeres Candy Bars
    2 - Publix Brand Mac n' Cheese
    1 - Quilted Northern Toilet Paper 12pk. (not pictured)
    3 - Onions



    I can't believe I forgot to put the TP & Laundry Detergent in the picture! :(

    I hope everybody has had a GREAT weekend!(:

     

    Wednesday, July 6, 2011

    7/6 Publix Trip


    Total - $87.43
    Total after Coupons - $42.00
    Total Savings - $45.43

    1 - Publix Brand Milk
    4 - Totino's Party Pizzas
    2 - Publix Fries
    2 - Tyson Chicken Strips
    6 - boxes Welch's Fruit Snacks
    2 - Publix Mac n' Cheese
    2 - Kleenex Facial Tissue
    2 - Dove Deoderant
    1 - Duracell AAA 10pk. Batteries
    2 - Publix brown gravy
    1 - Publix Salad Dressing (Penny Item!!)
    2 - Hidden Valley Ranch Dressings
    2 - Pedigree Jumbone dog treats
    4 - Publix Tomato Sauce
    2 - Hunt's Diced Tomatoes
    1 - Bologna
    1 - Publix Hamburger Buns


    I hope everybody is having a GREAT week! I would love to hear the deals you've scored this week!
     


    Tuesday, July 5, 2011

    7/5 Mailbox Freebies

    I love free samples! Here's what I received in the mail today...




    A 'B. you' Onesie & a sample of Secret Deoderant

    What freebies did you get in your mailbox today???