Walmart Trip Breakdown

Here's a breakdown of what my shopping trip was today:

6 - Eckrich smoked sausage- Wiseway had these on sale for $1.79, so I price matched at Walmart and used a $1.00 off 1 coupon for each. Total for all 6 was $7.74.

4- Johnsonville Italian Sausage - Wiseway had these on sale for $2.99, so I price matched at Walmart and used a $1.00 off coupon for each. Total for all 4 was $7.96.

2 - Sweet Baby Rays - Wiseway had these on sale for $0.69 (limit 2 @ Wiseway, so that's what I got), so I price matched at Walmart. Total for both was $1.38.

2- Dean's Dips - Wiseway had these on sale for $1.39, used 1 -$1.00 off 2 coupon. Total for both was $1.78.

2- Bar-S Hotdogs - Wiseway had these on sale for $0.99, but I actually found them cheaper at Walmart, so no price match, just a better deal. Used 1 - $1.00 off 2 coupon. Total for both $0.50.

6 - Pert Shampoo - Walmart has these in their trial section. I used 6 - $1.00 off coupons, and the actual price of the shampoo is $0.97, I got paid $0.03 for each one theoretically, but since I have to pay taxes, I paid $0.22 for all 6.

1 - Zyrtec 5ct. - Regular price was $5.27.  I got a coupon in the mail the other day for a FREE Zyrtec 5ct or $7.00 off another count, but I don't remember what it was. I opted for the FREE! Katie is on this stuff almost all year round it seems, so I'll take whatever I can get because even the generic is expensive.

1 - Great Value Cream Cheese - No coupon, so I just got the GV brand @ $1.72

1 - GV Bluberry Pancakes - No coupon, but Alyssa LOVES these and we were out, they were $3.00

1 - Cool Wip - This was on rollback for $1.00, regular price was $1.53. Not too bad, since I didn't have a coupon.

1 - Chips Ahoy cookies - $1.98, no coupon

3 - Carefree panty liners - $0.94 each, and I used 3 - $0.50 off coupons. Total for all 3 was $1.32.

1 - June "All You" magazine - $1.88

Total: $62.97
OOP: $33.23
Savings: 47%

I also stopped in at Walgreens to pick up two more packs of Huggies Little Swimmers since today was the last day they were on sale. They were on sale for $6.99, plus I used 2 - $2.00 off coupons, and 2 - $2.00 off Walgreens coupons, so the price for each pack was $2.99.

Total: $17.98
OOP: $5.98
Savings: 67%

Walmart Trip

Shopped today, but didn't take a pic since most of it was cold items that needed to go into the freezer, but I wanted to write an FYI post:


Walmart price matches other stores' sales/ads and you don't have to have the ad with you per Walmart's policy. They also take competitors coupons!! 

Also, if you live in NWI, Strack&VanTil takes expired coupons up to 30 days past their expiration, and finally, also if you live in NWI, Wiseway has a coupon doubler EVERY WEEK! They will double coupons up to .90 cents meaning a .90 cent coupon is worth $1.80, they will only double up to $5 though and you have to spend at least $10 to use the doubler.

Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart Trip

First stop: Walgreens

Huggies Swimmers were on sale for $6.99 this week, plus there was a coupon from the paper a few weeks back for $2.00 off a pack, PLUS, the Walgreens booklet had a coupon in it for $2.00 off, making each pack $2.99! I picked up 4 packs. 

Retail (before sales and coupons): $35.96
OOP:   $13.92
Savings: 61%.  

With a pool going in tomorrow, I'm sure Kevin will appreciate no poopy in the pool :)

Next: Walmart

I price matched at Walmart for the first time and I have to say, with a VERY patient cashier, it went very smoothly!

I got 6 - First aid kits (travel section), they go for $0.97 a piece, and used 3 - $1.00 off 2 coupon, making them $0.47 each, for a total of $3.22 after taxes.

I price matched 4 - Duncan Hines brownie mixes, (Jewel-Osco flyer 10/$10), with the price match this made them $1.00,(they're usually $1.64) and used 2 -$0.50 off 1 coupons for each, for a total of $2.00.

I got 6 - KC Masterpiece BBQ sauces, they go for $1.67 at my store, (others have reported them at $1.39), I used 6- $1.00 off 1 coupons, making them $0.67 each, for a total of $4.02.

I picked up 3 - 10LB bags of Tidy Cats litter, they have been going for $1.87 per bag, but they have raised the price on them and they are now $1.97 a bag. I used 3 - $2.00 off coupons, and with taxes taken out from the overage, I got all three for $0.32.

I price matched 6 - Oscar Meyer Lunchables, (Jewel-Osco flyer 10/$10), with the price match this made them $1.00, (they're usually $1.58) and I used 6, $1.00 off 1 coupons, making these free, since there's no tax on food in Indiana. 

I also picked up 1 - Nexcare box of bandaids that are on Rollback at Walmart right now for $1.00, and I used $1.00 off 1 coupon, making them only $0.28 after taxes.

Finally, I picked up a FREE bag (regular price $2.76) of Oreida Sweet Potato Fries with a coupon that I received in the mail, and I can't wait to eat them!!

Retail: $41.55

OOP: $12.28
Savings: 70%

I was going to price match Ronzoni Garden Delight pasta as well, since I found those other 6 coupons, but my Walmart does not sell that kind, they sell the Healthy Harvest and the Smart Taste, so I will have to wait for another time to use those.

Final Trip: CVS

CVS had a GREAT deal on Purex laundry detergent this week, and as soon as I found out how good a deal it was, I ordered some extra coupons, since I only had 1 - $1.00 off 50oz+ Purex coupon. The Purex at my CVS is usually priced at $6.29 for a 32 load/50 oz bottle. This week's sale, had them for $1.98 a bottle (limit 4). I picked up 11 bottles, and did three transactions, and used 11 - $1.00 off coupons, making them $.98 each, a total steal! (I was really surprised there were even any bottles at my CVS)

Retail: $69.19
OOP: $12.30
Savings: 82%

Softsoap Body Wash at CVS

If you've ever shopped at Walgreens or CVS, than you know that when you check out, you're sometimes handed a receipt AND a coupon for something. Most times, you probably don't even look to see what the coupon is for, and you just toss it in the trash along with your receipt. 


Well, you might want to start keeping those if you're going to be couponing! CVS gives you back what are called "Extra Care Bucks", and they can add up to some seriously cheap items :)

Right now, when you buy 2 Softsoap body washes, which are on sale 2/$7, you get a $5 ECB back. Yes, you have to pay $7 out of pocket, BUT if you use this coupon as well, then you will be paying $5.50 out of your pocket, and get $5 back in the form of an ECB, which you can use on your next purchase. The final price for both body washes will be $0.25 each after your ECB.  I am not an expert on this keep in mind, and I have honestly not used ECB before, since I have yet to really make a trip to CVS that involved one. I am though, going to try this one I think, since it seems pretty cut and dry. Hopefully my ECB doesn't expire before I find a great deal to use it on!


Thank you Coupon Mamacita for this deal!

Tidy Cats

If you aren't subscribed to Tidy Cats you should be! (at least if you have cats, and even if you don't, consider printing this one out, picking up the litter and taking it to your local shelter, since it's FREE!)

An email was sent out this morning with a $2.00 off ANY one package, ANY size, ANY variety! FREE litter plus overage if you go to Walmart and buy the 10lb bag!

If you "like" them on their Facebook pace, you can still get this coupon, but consider signing up for their newsletter, since you'll be directly notified when new coupons come out :)

Jewel-Osco Shopping Trip

After church yesterday, we stopped at Jewel-Osco so we could pick up some pasta. Ronzoni put out a coupon (still available) last week for $1.00 off 2 Smart Taste, $1.00 off  2 Garden Delight and $1.00 of 2 Healthy Harvest pastas. Jewel-Osco has them on sale right now (5/19-5/25) 10/$10, so $0.50 a box! The retail price is $2.39 per box here.

I picked up 24 boxes and paid $12.00! Kevin and I figured up the math, and retail would have been almost $60! My savings ended up being almost 80%, plus when I came home, I was going through coupons, and found 6 - $1.00 off 1 Ronzoni pasta! So I'm going to run out and get some more, which will be absolutely free, and those will be going to our city food bank :)

Eckrich Smoked Sausage

There's a good deal on Eckrick Smoked Sausage this week at Meijer (May 22-28th)

They are 3 for $5.00 and with the$1.00 off 2 coupons that I have, I will be getting 6 for $10 and using 3 coupons making all of them just over $7.00, just over $1.00 each!!

Don't have that coupon? Head on over to Coupons & Things by Dede to buy the Eckrich clipped coupon for $0.10 each or you can but whole inserts! Shipping is fast, I usually get mine in a few days, and if you order today, you should be able to get it right in time for the sale. :)

Pillsbury Sweet Moments Coupon

Head on over to the I Heart the Mart website for a $1.10 off coupon for Pillsbury Sweet Moments Refrigerated Desserts!

**UPDATE** My Walmart (Portage) no longer carries the item pictured, only the little brownie bite ones, and those were $2.50.

Apparently these are at Walmart for about $1.50, with a $1.10 off coupon, this makes for some VERY cheap munchies! :)

Kool-Aid Coupon

Go to Kool-Aid's Facebook page, like them, and then enter your information for a chance to win a number of different items (stated below). After you enter, you can print out a $0.50 off 5 coupon!

Walmart has Kool-Aid for $0.20 a packet, so if you buy 5, that would be $1.00, use your coupon, and it's only $0.50!

We'll probably go through a lot of Kool-Aid this summer, so that's a pretty good deal for me to stock up on personally :)

Thanks to I Heart the Mart for this deal!

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Lever 2000 Coupon

$1.00 off 1 Lever 2000

Family Dollar apparently has these for $2.00

which would make them $1.00 each. Not too shabby!

Thanks to Coupon Mamacita for this deal!

Pine-Sol

Head on over to Pine-Sol's page for a $1.00 off any scent of 28 or 48 oz coupon. Walmart apparently has this for $1.97, so $0.97 after the coupon! 

 

Thanks to A Full Cup for this deal!

Vlasic Pickles

Katie LOVES pickles, and we typically buy Vlasic when we do, so this will be a coupon that we'll definitely be using, and quickly!

**UPDATE**  We used these coupon, and were able to get 2 of the 46oz jars of the "Ovals" for $1.38! These jars are HUGE and they were on the bottom shelf for the same price the 24oz jars were! We also got 2 24oz jars of the "Spears".

The coupon is for $0.55 off ANY Vlasic Pickles. Apparently they're at Walmart for $1.88, which after the coupon would make them $1.38. Keep in mind, store prices vary by area! If you're lucky enough to have a store that doubles, we'll it will make for some cheaper pickles!

Thanks to Maven of Saven' for this deal!

Reach Toothbrushes

There's a deal going around for FREE Reach brand toothbrushes at Walgreens. My store didn't have the double packs that everyone is talking about on sale, but they did have single brushes on sale for $0.99 each. I used 2 - $2.00 off 2 reach toothbrushes coupons that I got from the paper 5/8. I paid $0.98 (the cashier told me I needed a filler because of taxes) for 4 toothbrushes. Still not a bad deal! I don't know that the other deal is completely free anyway, considering I got back a $2.00 register reward towards MORE Reach toothbrushes and you had to pay $2.00 out of pocket lol.

Mueller's Pasta

Mueller's has a $1.00 off ANY pasta right now! I've only been able to find it online at Meijer, and it's for 2 - 1lb boxes for $2.90, but if you divide that price by 2, and then subtract your $1.00 coupon, it makes for some VERY cheap pasta! It might even be cheaper at Walmart or Target!

Cheap Cap'n Crunch

While I was at Walmart the other day, I remembered that I had Cap'n Crunch coupons.....at home. So I took a look around at prices to see what I could see, and I found some $1.00 boxes! I knew that my Dollar General had them, so that was my secondary store. The boxes are smaller, but if you use the $0.50 off ANY box of Cap'n Crunch, you're going to save yourself 50% just like that!

A few coupons

I found a few coupons today that I wanted to share with everyone. I don't know yet if there are any good deals or not, but either way, if you're going to buy the product anyway, then you're going to save some money by printing these out!


$2.00 off any 1 Neutrogena Suncare or Sunless Product - You have to register with the website, but it's quick and easy, and may give you coupons from them in the future!

** UPDATE - Starting the week of 5/15, there is a good deal at CVS for Neutrogena sunscreen. If you haven't printed these coupons out yet, get them now!

Buy 2 Neutrogena Sunscreen $7.99 
Use 2 - $2.00 off coupons (use the above link)
Pay $11.98, Receive $10.00 Extra Bucks
Final price $0.99 each when you buy 2


 

$1.00 off any 1 Coppertone Suncare Product (excludes trail size and lip balms) - Go to the website, click on the coupon button on the bottom right. You can print this twice. I don't know if it will for you, but it wanted me to share on FB after I printed.

Walmart

Quick little trip today, was out and about anyway. I started seeing a chiropractor last week so I'll be out and about when I go see him YAY!


Tylenol Precise - $5.97, bought 3 and used 3 - $5.00 off coupons, making these $0.97 each. 
Carefree panty liners - $0.94, bought 3 and used 3 - $1.00 off coupons, making these FREE!
Sensodyne toothpaste - $0.97 (trial size), bought 2 and used 2- $1.00 off coupons, making these FREE!
Box of 100 ct paperclips - $1.37 - which I will NEVER buy again. I counted them, and almost half were missing, so they're going back to the store!


Retail - $24.04
OOP- $5.90
Savings - 75%

Free Dial Lotion

If you're on Facebook, head on over to the Dial page, like them, fill out the information and print out your $1.00 off 1 dial lotion product coupon. Go to Walmart or Target, find your trial sized items (usually in the health and beauty section) and get this for FREE!


** 5/9/11 - I could not find the trial size in my Walmart. I did find the 3oz size for $1.97 (if I'm remembering correctly). So if you use your coupon, it would still be half off. I have not checked the Merrillville store, but will if I'm out that way.

Meijer

I have been wanting to price match (PM) at Walmart for a little while now, but anyone who knows me, and REALLY knows me, knows that I'm timid and I don't like any kind of confrontation. Price matching, at least the first trip, will have to be one when Kevin can go with me, just in case there are any problems. Kevin is the bargainer in the family and I literally have to leave the stores sometimes when he gets to doing his thing. 

I went to Meijer tonight for baby food. Beech-Nut is on sale, 10 for $4.00. I had 3 - $2.00 off 20 jars coupons that I used and bought 60 jars of food, 2 boxes of baby cereal, which I had 2 - $1.00 off coupons for and 6 extra jars of baby food, which I had 2 - $1.00 off coupons for. The last time I went for baby food, I ended up getting a jar free because the lady at the register rung something funky up, and I told her, but she said not to worry about it. Well, they got that money back tonight! 4 of the 7 coupons that I had, didn't scan into their system right, and because there was someone in line behind me, I walked out of the store without even looking twice at the receipt to make sure that it was right. Lesson learned! Two of the $1.00 off coupons scanned in at $0.40, and two others scanned in at $1.20 instead of $2.00. All together, it cost me an extra $3.60, which like I've said before, I'm not out to save millions, but as much as I can. So, I'm chalking it up to a lesson learned and will be more vigilant the next time I'm at the register and I hand over my coupons, even if someone IS behind me.

Walmart Coupon Swap!

Thanks to the I Heart the Mart blog (click the image) for this information. Keep on the lookout for this at your local Walmart!

I have not seen this in MY Walmart (Portage, IN), but I will keep my eyes peeled! What a great idea :)

 

Walmart and Walgreens

Walmart

Transaction 1

4- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser twin packs - Reg. $1.97 per pack. Used 4 - $1.50 coupons.  Final cost - $1.88

2 -K-Y - Reg. $2.62 per pack - Used 2 - $2.00 off coupons. Final cost - $ 1.24

8- Old Spice Body Wash twin packs - Used 4 BOGO Free coupons . Reg. $6.47. Final cost - $25.88

4- Ivory soap 3 bar packs - Used 4 - $1.00 off coupons. Reg. $0.97. Final Cost - made $0.18!

 Final cost for everything - $34.72
Savings = 50%

Transaction 2

3 - Mr. Clean Magic Eraser twin packs - Reg. $1.97 per pack. Used 3 - $1.50 coupons.  Final cost - $1.41

4- Old Spice Body Wash twin packs - Used 4 BOGO Free coupons . Reg. $6.47. Final cost - $12.94

2- Old Spice Body wash (singles) - Used 1 BOGO Free Coupon. Reg. $3.47. Final Cost - $3.47

2- Ivory soap 3 bar packs - Used 4 - $1.00 off coupons. Reg. $0.97. Final Cost - made $0.06!

Final cost for everything - $17.61
Savings = 57%

Walgreens

1 - Gillette Fusion Razor - On sale for $9.89. Used $4.00 off coupon. Final cost - $5.89 + $5.00 back in Register Rewards.

10 - Speed Stick (mens) - On sale $2.99 BOGO Free. Used 5- $0.50 off coupons.
3 - May 2011 Walgreen's coupon booklets (free at the front)
Final cost - $11.95

Final cost for everything - $20.08
Savings = 56%

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