Oh my goodness! this week was fantastic as far as my shopping trip was concerned. I went to a few different stores, and came home with loads of goodies. However, I think I have completely run out of freezer space now, but that wasn't difficult to do, considering I'm living in an apartment, and only have the small one connected to our fridge. Most of these deals came from multiple copies of that budget buster booklet from Maceys (though I used them at Ridley's Family Market as well), but I did go to 5 different stores. I'm not above going to multiple stores, even if I'm only getting one thing there. (as long as the store isn't too far) So... are you ready for the numbers??? I paid $29.07 out of pocket (including tax). The original cost of everything (not including the sale prices) $136.29 That is a savings of 78.7%!!!!! Oh my goodness! That is definitely the best I've ever done. So, are you ready for the picture and the list? I'm so excited... It was fantastic. I love doing this.
no pictured: 5 gallon bucket and lid to hold the 25lbs of flour
Okay, so... Here is what I got...
-1 Satin Care Shave gel
-1 Edge Shave Gel
-5 Quaker Cereal 15 oz
-1 25 lb bag flour
-7 Land ‘O Frost lunchmeat 16oz
-8 Armour Lunchmakers
-1 WF med cheddar 2lb
-4 Babybels
-1 Aveeno lotion
-1 Shout wipes (travel)
-storage bucket w/lid
-Snuggle liquid softener
-16 buddig lunchmeat
-super saver pork 2.48lb
-super saver beef 1.63lb
-2 big buy bacon 16oz
I was reeling by the time I finished. And most of it was more "need" than just "I can get a good deal". So yeah, people ask if couponing is worth it, well, when I got 9.5 lbs of lunchmeat for virtually free... I have to say a clear and resounding YES!!!!
I love rebates! Even if I did already spend the money out of pocket, it is nice that companies will give you things for free. Especially on things that make your life easier. No one likes cleaning the toilet, but this does make it not quite so bad.
The Clorox Toilet Wand is priced at $9.63 at Target. You can use the $5.00 off coupon then send in for the $5 rebate. Total cost to you? Its a $0.37 money maker! (Okay, that's not counting tax, but still)
The wand probably costs about the same at Walmart, so whichever you choose. ;)
Yup, another freebie here. A free 10.5oz bag of Sunchips this time! This is one of those facebook freebies, so all you have to do is become a fan here and they'll send you a coupon for a free bag. Now, it is only for the first 100,000, so hurry. Free is always good, no matter how small the item.
Pureology is a fabulous brand of hair care, but they are normally way more expensive that I like to pay. They are doing a drawing for a free here of their Supersmooth serum or cream. Go enter, and help tame those flyaways quickly, and free! (if enough of us enter, someone has to win right?)
I told you a week ago that I had heard about a new coupon policy at Family Fresh Foods. Well, I called them yesterday so that I could make sure to get all of the details for you. So here are the details for the changes.
You must choose to either double coupons or price match, they no longer do both.
You need to choose on each item, so you can still do both on the same order.
If you choose to price match, you cannot use any coupons on that item.
Just thought I would let everyone know what's going on with this so that you don't get caught by surprise.
Guess what! Kmart is going to be having a double coupon event! I am so very excited. This promotional event will occur April 4th through April 10th! Not all stores will be participating, so you will want to call your Kmart. I tried to call mine (the Orem Kmart) and they did not know, and the employees will not know until the week it happens (but it sounded like they had done it before, so I'm betting they will again. The promotion should be going on at EVERY store in Utah, but some managers have been known to still refuse. So I would suggest to still call.
There are some rules that apply to the event, so read carefully.
You can only double 5 coupons per day. (I know I'll be shopping there every day that week, and possibly going to 2 different stores each day) ;)
Offer doesn't include Kmart Coupons or Pharmacy coupons
They will double up to a $2.00 coupon! That means you can get up to $4.00 off an item
My husband showed me a video of a woman who feeds her family on $4 a week for food. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Parenting/mom-feeds-family-week/story?id=8463295
It was crazy, and I thought I wanted to try that, so I am. This is where I will keep track of all that happens as I go through this. I will also post when I find good deals or websites.
