Another Kmart trip 10/31

I went to Kmart again today. I had a couple of coupons that expired today.
This time I did extensive planning.

This time I had over 78% savings!
I spent $5.78 on all of these things!
It would of been $1 less but I could not resist the $1 Arizona ice tea.

Now that I got all I need, I will be shopping again tomorrow to buy things for my sister-in-law and cousin with my left over coupons.

I am truly addicted to coupons now!

I went to the Kmart in N. Miami and it was much nicer than the one in Pembroke Pines.
They are also alot faster and friendlier. This Kmart was one I went to often when I was a kid. It has been remolded since I have been there last over 10 years ago. They use to have a deli where you got our Icee!!

Free Entry to Museums for Bank of America card holders

I found this on couponcravings.com

Bank of America this weekend is giving free admission to 70 museums nationwide if you are a card member.

http://promotions.bankofamerica.com/museums/

In Miami

Miami Art Museum
Miami Children's Museum
Miami Science Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art

More Kmart deals on Nov 1st

If you get the early edition of this Sunday's paper on Saturday, there are a couple of good deals to be used with Kmart's double coupon special.

I found this on the deal lady

Olay 4 Bar Pack $4.00
FREE after $2/1 (P&G)

Head & Shoulders Shampoo $3.50
$1.50 after $1/1 (P&G)

Cascade $3.79
$1.79/1 after $1/1 (P&G)

10/30 - Kmart double coupon sale, saved 67%

Here is what I was able to get at Kmart all with double coupons.
I did not many free items like other people reported but I still got some good deals.
This takes alot of planning before going and lots of saving of prior weeks coupons.

Free items:
Cologate Total $2.50, coupon face value $1.50 pay $0
Gillette Shampoo $3.50, coupon face value $2.00 pay $0

Free after catalina:
Renuzit Pearl Scents $2.50, coupon face value $0.75 *pay $1.00
*Get catalina for $1 for this item, Item becomes free after catalina, use on anything at Kmart.

Good deals for under $2
Revlon Pumice Stone- $3.76, coupon face value $1.00 pay $1.76
Crest Toothpaste $2.50, coupon face value $1.00 pay $0.50
Dove Deordant $2.49, coupon face value $1.00 pay $0.49
Thera Flu $5.49, coupon face value $2.00 pay $1.49
Pam Spray $3.49, coupon face value $1.00 pay $1.49
Fructis Shampoo $3.34, coupon face value $1.00 pay $1.34
Glade Fabric Spray $3.79, coupon face value $1.50 pay $0.79
Lysol Wipes $2.99, coupon face value $1.00 pay $0.99

Not sure if this is a good deal, my coupon expires tomorrow:
Dove Body Wash - $4.49, coupon face value $1.00, pay $2.49
Dove 4 bar soup- $4.29, coupon face value $1.00 , pay $2.29
Ziploc Vaccum Start Kit $3.99, coupon face value $1.00 pay $1.99

Kmart deals

I haven't shopped in Kmart in a very very long time.

Now that I have been couponing, there are some good deals when Kmart has their double coupon deal. They will double any coupon $2 or less. If the coupon is $2, that is $4 saving.
If the item is less or equal than the double amount, it becomes free.

There are couple of blogs that have a listing of coupon matchup.
Check out the deal lady of examples of cheap or free items.

I read that they do not accept internet coupons so start saving thoses Sunday paper coupons for when the next sale occurs.

I am going to try to go tomorrow and see what I can get for cheap or free.
I will post my finding tomorrow.

CVS deal on Eucerin lotion

This weeks sale on Eucerin, when you spend $20, you get back $12 when you use your CVS card.

Print the following coupons from the Eucerin website:
Redness Releif Lotion - $7.50 off and the Redness relief Cleanser = $4.00 off.

This works out to under $1 after the extra care bucks.
The extra care bucks is good on any purchase after this transaction.

I saw this deal on afullcup.com

This weeks deals

Publix deals starting 10/23
Go to fiddledeedeeblog for a large list of deals at Publix and the links to the online coupons mentioned below.

Kellogg's Cereal BOGO, print coupon online for $1 off 1. Works out to $1.50 for 1 box when you purchase 2 boxes.

Great deal on Muir Glen Tomatoes if you can find the October Greenwise magazine in Publix.
Print $1 coupon and use the $1 off 2 coupon in the Greenwise magazine. You can get cans for free or $0.50 for 2.

Link to listing of online coupons listed above: fiddledeedeeblog list of Printable coupons

Walgreens:
More deals found at CouponCravings.com

Free or with overage:
Pert Plus Shampoo on sale for $3.49,
Use $2.50 coupon in the October EasySaver Catalog found in Walgreens or can be printed on Walgreens.com.
Combine with one of these manufacturer coupons
$2 off in the 10/19 Smartsource coupons, this will give you an overage
or
$1 off at Pert Plus website.
Make sure the cashier scans the manufacturer coupon first then the Walgreens coupon.

Kellogg's Cereal on sale for 2/$5. print coupon online for $1 off 1. Works out to $1.50 for 1 box.

This weeks Publix deals; sale ends today 10/22

I haven't had time to do the research on the Publix deals that ends 10/22 today.
Below are the deals I got today with the help of fiddledeedeeblog

Uncle Ben's Wild Rice, it is on sale for $1.33. You can print a coupon on the Uncle Ben's website on the bottom, "Get a Free Box", the code is rice.
You can print more than one. This works out to $0.67 a box!!

Some stores they have Starbucks chocolate on clearance.
I found the tasting squares that were on clearance for 4 for $7. There is a $1 coupon by the candy aisle. This works out to $0.75 for this item!!

Fast Fixin Chicken breast nuggets are BOGO, $5.99 for 2 plus print the coupon from the fast fixin' website. Once you register it prints 5 $1 coupons.
Some Publix won't take 2 coupons on the BOGO deals but some do. It doesn't hurt to try.
I was able to get 2 bags for $3.99

I purchase a couple of other things, my savings this trip was 58%.

Free Arby's Beef 'N Cheddar!

If you sign up for Arby's extras, you will receive a coupon for a free beef 'n cheddar with the purchase of a medium fries and a medium drink.

You will also receive other coupons.

Possible good deal on Smart Ones at Publix

I saw a preview of tomorrow 10/16 sale at Publix.

They will have Weight Watchers Smart Ones on sale for 4 for $10, which works out to $2.50 each.

There is a couple of Publix coupons that can be used together with the sale.
1) Toss for Cash - $2 off of 5
2) Fresh, Flavorful, and Frozen - Free Smart Ones dessert when you purchase 5 Smart Ones.

Print coupon $1 off 5 from Smart Ones' website, registration needed.

Drinkup, Deals on "Enchanced" Water starting 10/12/08

Target has Vitamin Water on sale for 10 for $10, and you get a $5 Target gift card that can be used a day after purchase.

CVS has Sobe Life Water on sale for 5 for $5 and you get $3 extra bucks reward that can be used on your next purchase. It can be used the same day on another transaction. You need a CVS extra care card to get this reward. There are also some coupons at some CVS stores on the cooler for $0.50 off one or $1 off 2 in the CVS beauty book.

CVS also has Nestle Pure Life water (I think it is purified water) on sale for $4.49 and you get $1 extra bucks reward. There is an online coupon for $1 off at http://www.everydayeating.com/SpecialOffers/Default.aspx
Need to sign-up as a member to print coupon.

Drink up!

Update to Classico deal at Publix

There is an online coupon from Classico.com that you can print for $1.00 off 2.
http://www.classico.com/promotions/promointro.aspx

Combine this with the Publix coupon for $1.00 off 2 and it works out to about $0.47 for 2 jars!!!

I wasn't able to print the coupon at work so I hope I can print it at home.
If not I will email them like HomeschoolingFour to have them mail me the coupon.

The sale ends on Weds!

Using coupons, saving alot!

Lately I have been planning my purchasing and doing research on the best sales and coupon matchups. There are several site that are created by moms that help with this. Many items they mention I don't use but the ones I do, I have saved alot and sometime getting items for free.

I have been collection coupons for almost 4 weeks. I collect the coupons from the Sunday paper and also from instore coupons at Publix. I also look for coupons by the items and collect the ones I normally use.

I got a great tip from Iheartcvs.com, from the article "collecting & organizing coupons"
I don't go as far a purchasing several copies of the Sunday paper, instead I ask family members for their extra coupons. I also look for extra coupons when I place my newspaper in the recycle area in my condo. Sometime I score 2 more sets of coupons.

Below are sites that I check prior to my weekly shopping:

For general savings: Money saving Mom
For savings at Publix: Fiddledeedee
For Publix coupons listings: Publix Coupon booklets from hotcouponworld.com
For savings at CVS: Iheartcvs

If you live in S. Fla, a cheaper way to purchase the Sunday paper if you don't want to subscribe to it; is if you purchase the Sun-Sentinel in Dade County it is $1.00 instead of $1.50 or the Miami Hearld in Broward County. There are several newpaper boxes around but you will need to get there early.

Since I have doing this I have saved at least 50% off of my transactions.

The Publix savings is straight forward but the CVS one can be a bit tricky since they use Extra Bucks as part of some of their sales. The key is split your purchases and to roll over the Extra Bucks into the next purchase and combine them with coupons. I was surprised to see what I can purchase with only $5. Check out the CVS $5 Challenge from kingdomfirstmom. I go through the other bloggers comment to get ideas on what combinations are good for me.

I am not a stay at home mom but I am a person who likes to save money especially how the economy is going now a days. I don't need to stock up on items but by using the tips from these moms I do save more than I ever had in the past. The hardest part is to only purchase what you need or use.

Thanks to all these hard working moms for creating and maintaining these blogs!

Cheap meal idea from Publix.

This week Publix has spagetti sauce and pasta on sale.

Classico Pasta Sauce is BOGO, plus there is a coupon in Publix in the pamphlet named "Toss for Cash" for $1.00 off 2. This works out to $1.85 for 2 jars of sauce.

Ronzoni Pasta is also BOGO. For 2 it works out to be about $1.47

2 sauces and 2 pasta for under $4.00!!

My meal idea is to make stuffed shells.
Ronzoni large shells, 1 jar of Classicio Pasta Sauce, Soreento Ricotta Cheese (on sale 2 for $6), Sargento Cheese (on sale 2 for $6), and Publix frozen spinach.
For dessert Luigi's Real Italian Ice (BOGO), $3.19 for 2 boxes.