Wednesday, July 22, 2009

My Loot

I made it to 3 stores today, Target, Walgreens and Staples. Here's what I got:
Staples:
1 Backpack $14.99
1 Staples Slim-line pencil sharpener $10.00
1 pack Zebra Sarasa Gel pens $4.99
1 pack Zebra cadoozles mechanical pencils $2.99
1 pack Handy Lines Highlighters $4.99

Total cost: $40.89

I will be getting back:
$14.99 in Staples rewards from the backpack
$10.00 Prepaid Visa for the pencil sharener
$4.99, $4.99, $2.99 checks for the pencils, pens and highlighters
Total cost after rebates and Staples rewards = $2.93 for tax






Target:
TQ=Target Coupon, MQ=Manufacturer Coupon
4 Kashi Cereal cups $1.oo each - (4) $1.00 TQ = FREE
2 Eggo Chocolate Chip Waffles $1.52 each- (2) $1.00 MQ = $1.04
2 Irish spring Body Wash $2.99 each - (2) $1.00 TQ - (2) $1.00 MQ = $2.00
4 Olay Body Wash 2 packs $4.00 each - (4) $2.00 MQ = $8.00
4 Degree Women Deoderant $3.64 each - (4) $2.00 TQ - (4) $1.25 MQ = $1.56
5 Listerine Smart Rinse w/bonus 65 ct. Dixie cups $1.98 each - (5) $1.00 MQ= $4.90
5 Pantene Shampoos $3.33 each - (5) $2.00 MQ = $6.65
5 Pantene Conditioners $3.33 each - (5) $2.00 MQ = $6.65
5 Pantene Mousse $3.33 each - (5) MQ Buy shampoo & Conditioner, get styler Free = FREE
1 Head & Shoulders Shampoo $4.74 - (1) MQ Buy 1, Get 1 Free = FREE
1 Head & Shoulders Conditioner $4.74 - (1) $2.00 MQ = $2.74
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3 MorningStar Farms Black Bean Burgers $3.34 each - (3) $2.00 MQ
2 MorningStar Farms Veggie Burgers $3.34 each - (2) $2.00 MQ
1 MorningStar Farms Bacon $3.39 each - (1) $2.00 MQ
1 MorningStar Farms Sausage $3.34 each - (1) $2.00 MQ
1 MorningStar Farms Chicken Nuggets $3.34 each - (1) $2.00 MQ
- (4) TQ $2.00/2
Package Total = $2.77
I will use these 8 MorningStar items and 2 Eggo items for a $10.00 Mail-in-rebate from Kellogs
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4 Schick Quattro Titanium refill, 4 ct $9.94 each - (3) MQ Buy 1, Get 1, (1) $4.00 MQ = $5.94
2 Schick Quattro Women's Razor $6.99 each - (2) $4.00 MQ = $5.98
I also received (3)$5 gift Cards for this purchase
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Total after coupons was $45.26 + $2.38 tax = $47.64
subtract $15 in gift cards = $32.64
subtract $10 Kellogs MIR = $22.64




Walgreens :
26 Pilot G2 Gel 2 packs $1.00 each = $26.00
2 Bic Comfort 3 Men, 4 pack razors = $2.99 each - (2)$2.00 MQ = $1.98
1 Bic Comfort 3 Women, 4 pack razors = $2.99 each - (1) $2.00 MQ = $0.99
2 Bic Soleil Razor pack, 1 handle & 8 cartridges $8.00 each - (2) $3.00 MQ = $10.00
3 Fiber Choice, 10 chewable tablets, sugar free $2.49 each - (3) $2.00 MQ = $1.47
6 Krazer Sport 3 - Men, 4 pack razors $2.00 each = $12.00
6 Krazer Sport 3 - Women, 4 pack razors $2.00 each = $12.00
7 Papermate refillable mechanical pencil, 0.7mm, 5 ct $0.19 each = $1.33
1 Reach Waxed Floss, 55 yd $1.39 - $0.75 MQ = $0.64
4 Rembrandt Plus toothpaste, 2.6 oz $5.00 each - (3) $2.00 MQ - (1) $4.00 MQ = $10.00
6 Tylenol Arthritis Pain, 50 ct $4.99 each - (6) $2.00 MQ = $17.94
3 Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid release, 50 ct $4.99 each -(2) $2.00 MQ - (1) $1.00 MQ = $9.97
3 Tylenol PM, 50 + 20 ct $4.99 each - (2) $2.00 MQ - (1) $1.00 = $9.97
1 Ruler $0.19 each = $0.19
2 L'Oreal Mascara $7.49 each - in ad special B1G1 - (2) $2.00 MQ = $3.49
1 Sally Hansen Lip Stain $1.59 each - $1.00 MQ = $0.59
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I had $20.00 in Register Rewards from last week that I applied to this order,
I Also earned Register Rewards for the following items:
$1.00 RR for each Pilot pen = $26.00 RR
$5.00 RR/2 Rembrandt = $10.00 RR
$3.00 RR for each Tylenol = $36.00 RR
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I completed 26 transactions (because you can only get 1 RR/offer/transaction).
I used the (2) $5.00 RR I earned and the (12)$3.00 RR on these transactions
My total for the 26 transactions was $57.78
Subtract $24.67 that I had on gift cards = $33.11 out of pocket
Plus I have $26.00 in RR to spend next week


Total spent today = $58.68 after Coupons and Rebates









Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Planning Day

Tuesday evenings are a time to get my game plan together for Wednesday shopping day. I gather the sale ads, check my favorite deal websites and clip my coupons. I've made a list of the best deals, but I always keep an eye open for unadvertised specials and clearance finds.

On my list for tomorrow's shopping adventure:

Staples: Free after rebate items
Backpack
Zebra Cadoozles 0.7 mm mechanical pencils, 10/pack
Zebra Sarasa retractable gel pens, medium, black, 5/pack
Pentel Handy Lines retractable assorted highlighters, 4/pack
Staples Slim-Line pencil sharpener

Target:
Pantene
MorningStar Farms Veggie foods
Schick Razors

Not sure what else I will find, but I'll post it all tomorrow!