Shopping this week

I know it's been awhile, I was sick last week and then my daughter got sick, couponing was not a priority.  I'm back this week in full force and had a big haul I wanted to share with you.

Here's what I got:

Ok here's the scoop, 3 stores and a bunch of savings.

First stop Stop 'n Shop.

They didn't have everything I wanted it, but since I wasn't looking to make money (store dollars) it didn't hurt the trip.

1 - Old El Paso Vegetarian Refried Beans $1.00 on sale

2 - 8 oz Daisy Sour Cream $1.00 each  on sale

Green Grapes on sale for $1.99/lb = $ 4.12

Total before in store savings $12.81

Total savings                        $ 5.69

Total OOP                          $ 7.12

Savings                                   44%

Next stop Acme.

2 - Mrs. T's Pierogies on sale 2/ $5 - used 1 - $1 off 2

2 - Perfect Portion Perdue Chicken Breasts on sale BOGO - used 2 - $1 off 1

Total before savings           $  29.76

Total Savings                     $  16.77

Total OOP                        $  12.99

Savings                                    56%

Final stop Shop Rite.  This was the big stop.  Shop Rite is having their Dollar Days promotion going on for the next couple weeks.  This is a good time to stock up on snacks and paper products.  Not only do you save with their on sale items and using coupons, but you also get money back to use on future orders.  I love this time of year!  I didn't break up my shopping trip to use the bucks I earned, but I saved them all for my next trip to use on meat, fruits and veggies. 

On to the loot!

First Deal (Buy any 12 General Mills items listed in circular and get $10 for your next trip)

2 - Nature Valley Granola Bars 2/$5 - used 1 - $.50 off 2 coupon (doubled)
4 - Betty Crocker Fruit Grushers 2/$4 - used 2 - $.50 off 2 coupons (doubled)
2 - Chex Mix 2/$4 - used 1 - $.50 off 2 coupon (doubled)
2 - Betty Crocker Fun da-Middles cupcake mixes - used 2 $.50 off 1 coupons (doubled) 
2 - Simply Go-Gurt - used 1 $.75 off 2 (doubled)

Second Deal (Buy any 5 Kimberly Clark items listed in circular and get $5 for your next trip)

1 - 3 pack Kleenex Tissues $5.49 - used 1 - $.50 off 3 pack (doubled)
1 - Kleenex Hand Towels $ 2.79 - used 1 - $.75 off 1 (doubled)
3 - U by Kotex $3.49 each - used 3 - $1.00 off 1

Third Deal (buy any 6 Unilever items listed in circular and get $3 for your next trip)

3 - Ragu Lite No Sugar pasta sauce 3/$4 - used 1 - $1 off 2
2 - Wish Bone Salad Dressings 2/$4 - used 1 - $.65 off 2 (doubled)
2 - Knorr Pasta Sides (10 for $10) - used 1 - $.50 off 2 (doubled)

Other items not included in a Shop Rite Dollar Day deal:

2 - Scott Moist Wipes $1.99 each - used 2 - $.50 off 1 (doubled)
2 - Chi-Chi's tortillas $1.99 each - used 2 - $.50 off 1 (doubled)
3 - Chicken of the Sea tuna $1.00 each
1 lb Black Bear White American Cheese $4.99/lb ($5.03)
1 Cucumber  $.66
5 lb Potatoes $1.99
Bananas $ .49/lb ($.98)
Red Peppers $1,99/lb ($1.39)
Broccolli Crown $.99/lb ($1.56)
1 - VO5 Shampoo $.77
1 - VO5 Conditioner $.77
2 - Hotel Bar Butter $2.99 each
Baby Carrots $1.69
Lettuce $1.69
Sweet Onions $1.29/lb ($.94)
1- 22 count Hefty Trash Bags $3.00 - used 1 - $1 off 1

Trip Total    $130.32
Amount Saved $ 56.28
Total OOP   $  74.04
Total Saved 43%
Total Future Bucks $18!

Well after this trip we are fulled stocked on snacks for a few months and the cupboards are full!  Dare I say it?  Bring on the snow!  LOL

OH I almost forgot!  For each of those deals I completed above you also get a coupon for a free reusuable shopping bag!  So there's 3 more of those. (regular price $.99 each)

There are a lot of different ways to get the Shop Rite deals, check your circulars and coupons and see what works best for you and if you need any help, please let me know.  I'd be glad to help you save money!  Figuring out Dollar Day deals is one of my favorite things.  What 12 items can I get for the least money OOP and still get the bucks back?! 

Anyway, it was a decent day all in all, with an average savings of 48% for the day.  Any savings are good savings.

Also, I have a lot of coupons expiring, so when you are looking at the circular, making your lists and don't have a coupon for a certain item, let me know, I may have what you are looking for and am more than happy to share!  (Just ask the women I gave 2 Chi Chi tortilla coupons to today :) )

Happy Shopping!

Acme Trip Tomorrow 2/12/12

Tomorrow my daughter will be selling Girl Scout Cookies at our local Acme, this is the perfect time for a shopping trip for me! 

Last time I went to Acme, I shopped the wrong circular, I forgot they changed over for Fridays and not Sundays like other stores I shop.  A quick adjustment to my list and I got a couple things I needed.

Anyway,  I going to give me my list, with coupons and transactions, and then I'll let you know about a few other good deals out there in Acme world.

Transaction #1:

2 Emerald Nuts 16 oz jars 2/$4
use 2 $1/1 coupon = $2  (get back $1 coupon to be used later, I'm going to call these Acme Bucks from here on out.)

3 Yoplait with Granola 3/$6
use 3 $.75/1 (doubled) = 1.50 (get back $1 Acme Buck)

2 Oral B toothbrushes 2/$4
Use 1 $.75/2 (doubled) = $2.50 (get back $1 Acme Buck)

Total OOP = $6.00

Transaction # 2:

2 Blue Diamond Almonds 2/$5
Use 2 $1/1 = $3.00
1  Betty Crocker cake mix
use 1 in circular coupon $.88
use 1 $.35/1 = $.18

Total OOP $ 3.18

Transaction # 3

1 Scott Toilet Paper $ 7.99
Use 1 $1/1 8 rolls or more Scott Extra Soft
Use 3 $1 Acme bucks = $3.99 (get back $1 Acme Buck)

Total OOP = $3.99

Transaction # 4
2 Skippy Peanut Butter $1.99 each
Use $1 Acme Buck = $2.98

Total OOP $ 2.98

Total spent on the day (before tax)  = $ 16.15

Hopefully this trip goes as planned.  I'll let you know tomorrow.
Once again I know it doesn't seem like I buy a lot of food stuffs, but this house is stocked and Shop Rite has better prices on produce this week -  $.99/lb for Grapes and $.49/lb for Bananas Whoo Hoo!

Other good buys at Acme this week - based on coupons I have...

Ken's Salad Dressing $1
Buy 3 and use 1 Buy 2 Get one free coupon = $2 for 3
Tysen Chicken Strips  or Seasoned Steak Strips 6 oz package $2.99 each get back $1 Acme Buck
Use 2 $1/1 = $3.98
Tidy Cat Litter  14 lbs $5.99 Get Back $1 Acme Buck
Use 1 $1/1 7lbs or larger = $4.99

This is what I found based on my coupons, hopefully you'll find more using your own coupons!

Happy Shopping!

A Mini Vacation Tip

A friend of mine informed me about a good deal off a mid-week stat at Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos. 

20% off of you stay Sunday - Thursday use coupon code Kids181A when making your reservation! 

Have fun, I have never been, but I co- worker was there last week and said the kids had a blast.  The water park is awesome! 

Happy Shopping and Vacationing!

50 % Savings at Stop 'n Shop

I wasn't planning on going to Stop 'n Shop this week, until I looked at the circular.  I forgot that Stop 'n Shop and Giant have the same parent company.  Stop 'n Shop has a better coupon policy than Giant though, so I may leave Giant behind and stick with Stop 'n Shop. (Can I say Stop 'n Shop more?  :) ) The coupon policy for Giant is; you can use 4 like coupons, but only the first one is doubled up to $ .99.  Stop 'n Shop will let you use (from my purchase today) at least 4 like coupons and they double each one up to $ .99.  I asked at the customer service desk and she thought, but wasn't sure, that they will double up to 6 like coupons.  I'll have to check the website for the official policy, but this is what I know for fact right now.  The most important thing is to ask if you don't know, that's why they are there.

On to my purchase:  (I had to separate lists, one for Shop Rite and one for Giant, I was able to knock both out at this one store for almost the same price.  I paid a bit more on a couple things, but not enough to make much of a difference.) 


4 - Purina One Beyond Dog Food  2/ $12
 used 4 - $5 off 1 bag
4 - Viva Paper Towels $ 2.45
 used 4 - $.75 off 1 (doubled)
 3 Hamburger Helper 2/$3
  used 1 - $.75 off 3 (doubled)
1 Hefty gallon storage bags 2/$4
1 Hefty quart freezer bags
 used 1 - $.75 off 3 (doubled)
2 Laughing Cow wedges 2/$6
 used 1 - $1 off 2
2 Gushers $2.89 each (hate this wasn't on sale)
 used 1 - $.50 off 3 (doubled)
Pack of Beef stew meat (managers special)  - $2.37
2 Steaks (managers special) - $4.02
2 Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Gel 2/7
 used 1 - $1 off 2
2 Sugar Free Jello Puddings 2/$6
 used 2 - $.60 off 1 (doubled)
1 Pillsbury Cake mix $1 - Homemade Valentine's Day gift for Hubby and only $1!
1 Friendship sour cream $1.16
used 1 $.55 off 1 {did not double :( }
Store brand sharp cheddar cheese block $ 3.29 ( hated this price too, but I didn't have to go to Shop Rite)
2 Kraft Shredded cheeses 2/$6
 used 1 - $.55 off 2 (doubled)
3 Scott Tissues 10/$10
 used 1 - $.30 off 3 (doubled)
Flour - $2.29
5 lbs Potato's $ 2.99 ( if you are going to Shop Rite this is one sale for $1.49)
1 case Poland Spring water bottles $3.99

Total before coupons $ 128.97 (includes tax)
Total OOP                $   65.68 that's 51% savings

Before you all think I am like one of those nuts on TLC's Extreme Couponing - I have a lot of fruits and veg already at home.  I didn't need any this trip, I like my produce to be nice and fresh, I'll go when we are running low. 

There you have it!  I pretty decent shopping trip. I think any savings are good savings, would like to break the 60% mark someday.  That's my goal. 

Happy Shopping!