Wednesday Weekend Catch-up Post

Okay, so my husband and I bought some items that are not shown in the photos below, namely four (4) RedBulls we got at a rock bottom price! Last weekend was Halloween weekend, so we splurged on an unhealthy, carbonated beverage with way to much caffeine in it--but we're just so young and naive and wanting to have a good time!!

Anyway, I made a few trips to Walgreens this week, here's the breakdown:

:: Trip #1 (fourteen separate transactions) ::

~Sorry, not pictured~

10 Poligrip $2 used free item coupon, got four $2 RR back on each

4 RedBull energy drinks $2.19 used $2 RR from Polydent deal

OOP $1.05

:: Trip #2 (thirteen separate transactions) ::
6 Poligrip $2 used free item coupon, got 6 $2 RR back on each

4 Excel 50 load laundry detergent $1.99

2 Gordon frozen shrimp pasta meals $2 ea (not pictured)

4 Scouring pads clearance $.50 ea

6 Simply Asia pasta bowls clearance $0.25 ea

1 lollipop for my sister who loves any and all candy $0.59

used 7 $2 RR from Polydent deal

OOP $2.73

Just an FYI: My husband and I plan on donating these Poligrips to a local nursing home or other organization in need of denture adhesives. If you know of any such organization, please leave the name in the comment bar below or email me at couponlife@gmail.com Thanks!

:: Trip #3 (seven separate transactions) ::


5 2pk. Robitussin To-Go $2.49 used $1 off coupons

1 filler pencil $0.39

17 autumn votives sale $0.10 ea

4 Simply Asia noodle bowls sale $0.65 ea

1 box dried cranberries $1

1 bag baker's coconut sale $1.99

1 dozen eggs (what I was going for LOL) $0.99

used 5 $2 RR from Poligrip deal to buy Robitussin and $0.50 filler items, then used the $2.50 RR that printed from the Robitussin multiple transactions of just over $2.50

OOP $1.29

Total OOP for the 3 trips:$5.07

Total saved for the 3 trips: $59.60

Balance of budget $114.00

Spent up to date:$86.00

Savings up to date:$651.58

Detergent, School Supplies & Potatoes!

I went to a few different stores to stock up on some things this week. We really needed detergent so I took advantage of the great RR deals going on at Walgreens right now. There's also a really great rebate out for potatoes: $5 back wyb 3 5lb bags. The potatoes at Publix this week are ridiculously priced. I also had some leftover rainchecks for school supplies at CVS, so I used them since my husband was already going to spend the initial amount on a card for his dad's birthday.

Here's what I got:

:: Walgreens ::

8 Poligrip (sm) $2 used free item coupons, produced $16 RRs

6 Excel Detergents $1.99

8 Royal Gelatin mix $.33 used 5/$1 in-store coupon

2 containers wipes sale $1.99

1 dawn soap sale $.99 used $1/1 home mailer coupon

used $16 RRs

OOP $2.70

:: Publix ::

3 5lb bags potatoes sale $1.99 each sent in rebate for $5 back

1 fresh bagguette (Yummy!) $1.79

OOP $7.76

:: CVS ::

2 5-subject notebooks $6.99 used $.99 ea raincheck

2 1-subject notebooks $2.79 used $.99 ea raincheck

3 packs grip pens $1.99 used $.99 ea raincheck

2 wooden rulers $1.19 used $.99 ea raincheck

2 5oz. glue $1.99 used $.99 ea raincheck

1 8oz prunes $2.50 clearance $.63

2 packs smart food fiber popcorn $.89 clearance $.23 ea

1 American Greetin card $3.99!

OOP $5.38


total OOP $15.84

amount saved $88.67


Balance of budget $119.07

Spent up to date:$80.93

Savings up to date:$591.98

Welcome!! - Publix & Walgreens Run

Welcome to my new blog. I've been a rooky couponer for about a year now, and I finally feel confident enough to share neat savings tips with whoever wants to stop by my page. This blog is a fun way to keep up with my family budget and really keep track of what all my family purchases. This blog will be based on my goal of spending $200 or less between September 30 and December 31, 2009. I started this goal on a Facebook note, but have now transferred to blogspot for formatting purposes. Boy am I glad I did... Let's get a running start shall we?

:: A not-so-quick Publix & Walgreens Run ::


So, I had a few hours to kill before I had to pick up the hubby from class and I'd had my eye on the tuna sale at Walgreens this week, so I thought I'd swing by and get the tuna... then I decided to "swing by" Publix without a shopping list to see what staple items I could get at a decent price.

I sure found a few items LOL... an hour later...

(Walgreens)
11 cans Bumble Bee chunk light tuna sale 55¢ ea used 55¢ off coupons

(Publix)
4 boxes Kellogg's cereal sale $3.99 B1G1 used $1/1 blinkies

Peaches 96¢, grapes 69¢, tomato 71¢ used$1off wyb fresh fruit and Kellogg's cereal peelies

2 half gallons simply smart milk sale $2.50 used $1/1 blinkie & $2 off milk wyb Kellogg's cereal peelies

8 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest pastas sale $1.79 B1G1 used $1/2 peelies

1 16oz Sorrento Mozzarela cheese sale $2.50 used $2/1 peelie & $1/1 Publix coupon, overage applied to my total bill

1 Lrg Sorrento Ricotto cheese sale $2.50 used $2/1 peelie & $1/1 Publix coupon, overage applied to my total bill

5 Snuggle Fabric Softeners sale $3.00 used $3/1 coupons

6 Yoplait Yoplus yogurts, raincheck $2.50 B1G1 used $1/1 coupons

1 Mission corn tortilla $1.25 used $1/1 hangtag

used $5/$20 Save-A-Lot competitor coupon

Total before sales & coupons $84.10

OOP $3.30 --Savings of $80.80 or 96%

Balance of budget $134.91

Spent up to date:$65.09

Savings up to date:$503.31