Kroger $129.53 for FREE + $.67 OVERAGE!

I do love Kroger…but most of all I LOVE their managers specials!  When they clearance out items that are damaged or no longer selling at ridiculously low prices!

Here is the breakdown:

All of the Clairol Perfect 10 Hair colors are regularly priced at $10.62
I grabbed 10 – Reg price $106.20!
Managers Special $2.09 each or $20.90 for 10
Used (10) $2 off any Clairol hair color making these
$.09 ea or $.90 for 10

The 2 Clairol Nice N Easy are regularly priced at $8.69
I grabbed 2 – Reg price $17.38
Managers Special $2.09 each or $4.18 for both
Used (2) $3 off Clairol Nice N Easy making these
FREE plus $1.82 overage!

Grabbed 5 of the Reach floss priced at $1.05 each
Used (5) $1.00 off coupons making these
$.05 each or $.25 for all 5.

So I was left with $.67 cents I needed to spend because Kroger will not pay out on coupons…so I grabbed a 5 liter box of Franzia Merlot wine that was on Managers Special because the box was torn a little.  It was marked at $3.49 (usually $12-$14 bucks), so I got it for $2.82!

Tom Thumb $6.47!!!

I have been finding some great deals at Tom Thumb the last 2 weeks!  I wish they would allow overage, but I’ll take the free items!

Always pantyliners are FREE with $.50 off coupons that double to $.99 (on sale now)

Glade plugins FREE, reg $1.19 used $1.50 off 1 coupons that were lowered to $1.19.

GOT2B Dry Shampoo overstock/discontinue clearance FREE – Regularly $2.47 used $3.00 off 1 coupons.

Blue Dial Hand Soap FREE, Regularly $1.69, on sale for $.99 each used $.35 off coupon that triples up to the sale price.

Red Dial Hand Soaps $.20 each, Regularly $1.69, on sale 4/$5 ($1.25 each) Used $.35 off coupons that triple to $1.05 each

Schick Hydro 5 Power Select New vibrating razor $1.99, regularly $11.29, on sale for $5.99 and used $4.00 off coupon
You can get these at CVS right now for $1.19 – They are on sale for $9.19, use your $4 off coupon and pay $5.19 out of pocket, get back $4 Extra Care Bucks.

Schick Hydro Silk $1.99, regularly $11.29, on sale for $5.99 and used $4.00 off coupons

Thanks for viewing my posts!  Look for great deals, they are everywhere!

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CVS 3-11-12 $70 worth for $7.35

CVS was great this morning.  I came across a deal on the Sense and Spray I couldn’t pass up!  Be sure when you visit CVS, scan your CVS card at the magic coupon machine!!  I got a $3/$10 Healthcare purchase that made this deal super sweet!  This is roughly $70 worth of regularly priced items for $7.35!! Breakdown below!

Transaction 1

(1) Pedia Care Childrens multi symptom cold $5.99
(1) Zyrtec Allergy 5ct. $5.99
Total $11.98
Used (1) $2 off Zyrtec Coupon printable
Used (1) $3/$10 CVS coupon printed at the Coupon Machine
Total Out of Pocket $6.98
Get back $10.99 in Extra Care Bucks
(made this transaction a $4.01 Money Maker!!)

Transaction 2

(1) Mr. Clean Magic Erasers 2ct. on sale 2/$5 – $2.50
(2) Purex 18ct. Laundry packs $2.49 ea – $4.98
(4) Glade Sense & Spray Regularly $11.29 ea, on sale $5 each – $20.00
(1) Gold Emblem Jelly beans – $.88 (this was a filler item, so I didn’t
come out negative)
Total $28.36
Used (1) $1 off Mr. Clean magic erasers from P&G mailer HERE
Used (2) $1 off Purex Laundry Packs in this weeks newspaper
Used (4) $3.50 off Glade Sense&Spray
Used $10.99 Extra Care Bucks from transaction 1
Total Out of Pocket $.37!!!

Remember when going through CVS and planning your trips that most all deals that give you Extra Care Bucks have limits!! It will say limit 1 or limit 2 on the tag…they are also in the advertisements.  Happy shopping everyone and look for next weeks deals!!  Be sure to share and invite your friends!

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CVS Scenario for Beginners 3/11/12

This post is designed specifically for people ready to find out what couponing is all about.  People who want to get started, but really don’t know where to begin.  All the coupons needed below can be found in THIS WEEKS Sunday paper….3/11/12!!  Grab a double Sunday paper this week, they are $5, and you can get one at CVS Sunday morning, and if you look at the end of this post, you can use your Extra Care Bucks earned to pay for your newspaper!

Below is a list of a couple transactions in order.  Be sure to separate the transactions for maximum savings.  At CVS this is called “Rolling” Extra Care Bucks.   Don’t feel awkward approaching the counter and separating your transactions.  The cashiers deal with it all the time…trust me.  There are extreme couponers everywhere….so much so that I suggest you get up early on Sunday, grab your paper and try to be at CVS by the time it opens!  Check with your CVS, some will start their sales Saturday night.  If you wait too long…some things may be gone!!  CVS deals run from Sunday through Saturday.

Here is a little Coupon lingo you may need for this.
OOP – Out of Pocket (What you will pay at the register)
WYB – When you buy
ECB – Extra Care Bucks (Bucks that you will get back at the end of a transaction that can be used at CVS)
RP – That is the Red Plum insert in the newspaper
PG – Proctor and Gamble insert in the newspaper
SS – Smart Source insert in the newspaper

Transaction 1
Buy 1 Zyrtec 5 ct. $5.99
Use: $2/1 Zyrtec Product Printable Coupon HERE
Buy 1 Pedia Care Liquid 4oz or Infant Drops 2oz $5.99
Out Of Pocket (OOP) $9.98
Get back $10.99 in ECB
Final Price: FREE + $1.01 money maker

(You can skip the Pedia Care if you don’t want it…just know that your OOP on this transaction will change to $3.99…You will only get a $5.99 ECB, and it will change your OOP on transaction 3 to $5)

Transaction 2
Buy: 2 Colgate Optic White Toothpaste $7.98 ($3.99ea)
Use: (2) $1/1 Colgate coupon 03/11Smart Source (SS)
Buy: 2 Irish Spring deodorant  $3.50/ea (2/$7)
Use: (2) $1/1 Irish Spring deodorant coupon 03/11 SS
Total $10.98
Use $10.99 ECB
OOP $0.00
Get back $8.00 ECB

That’s a total of $9.98 OOP for all the items above, PLUS you end up with $8 ECB to spend as you please!  Go through the rest of your coupons when you get home and save a little on your groceries too!!

That means all the items above cost you $1.98 and a little bit of your time!

One nice deal you can use your ECB on:

Buy: 2 Purex Ultra pks 18ct $2.49 ea
Use: (1) $1/2 03/11 Red Plum (RP)
Buy: Double Sunday Newspaper…or anything else you would like for $4-5
Total: $8.00 – $8.98
OOP: $0.00 – $0.98

Be sure to have filler items in mind in case your total goes below $0 in any 1 transaction, something like candy, or anything under $1.

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CVS Scenario for beginners 3/4/12

This post is designed specifically for people ready to find out what couponing is all about.  People who want to get started, but really don’t know where to begin.  Usually in order to get the best deals each week, you must have your coupons from the weeks prior.  This week at CVS there are a few great deals where you only need coupons from the 3/4/12 Sunday paper.

Below is a list of 3 transaction in order.  Don’t feel awkward approaching the counter and separating your transactions.  The cashiers deal with it all the time…trust me.  There are extreme couponers everywhere….so much so that I suggest you get up early on Sunday, grab your paper and try to be at CVS by the time it opens at 8.  If you wait too long…some things may be gone!!  CVS deals run from Sunday through Saturday.

Here is a little Coupon lingo you will need for this.
OOP – Out of Pocket (What you will pay at the register)
WYB – When you buy
ECB – Extra Care Bucks (Bucks that you will get back at the end of a transaction that can be used at CVS)
RP – That is the Red Plum insert in the newspaper
PG – Proctor and Gamble insert in the newspaper
SS – Smart Source insert in the newspaper
(You will not always get all 3 every week…sometimes there may only be 1 insert…sometimes there are as many as 6)

Transaction 1
Buy 1 Olay Daily Facial Cloths 30-33ct. or Face Wash – $3.99
Buy 1 Olay Body Wash – $6.99
Coupon 1 – B1G1 Olay Body Wash, up to $8.99 WYB Olay Facial Cleanser (03/04/2012 PG)
Coupon 2 – $2/1 Olay Bar, Body Wash or In-Shower Body Lotion (03/04/2012 PG)
OOP $1.99
Get Back: $2 ECB for Olay Body Wash
Final Price: Both products FREE!!
(limit 1…you can only do this once per CVS card)

Transaction 2
Oak Farms Milk Gallon – $3.49
Gold Emblem Jelly Beans 7oz. $.99
(must be from the Easter section)
Use $2 ECB from transaction 1
OOP $2.48
Get Back: $1.99 ECB
Final Price: $.49
(limit 2 on milk…limit 1 on Jelly beans)

Transaction 3
Gillette Venus ProSkin, Embrace or Breeze Razor – $9.99
Less: $2/1 Venus Razor, Refill or Disposable or Daisy Disposable (03/04/2012 PG)
Use $1.99 ECB from transaction 2
OOP $6
Get Back: $5 ECB
Final Price: $1.00
(limit 1)

That’s a total of $10.47 OOP for all the items above, PLUS you end up with $5 ECB to spend as you please!

That means all the items above cost you $5.47 and a little bit of your time!

Then take your $5 ECB and get whatever you want, or save them for the deals next week!  Here are some ideas!  Make sure your total is $5 or more, you cannot cash out on ECB

Softsoap 4pk bars – $2/7 – Get back $5 ECB WYB 2
Final Price $2
(If you have coupons from previous weeks, there is a $1.50 off coupon, use 2 of those and you will have a $1 money maker!!)

All Liquid Laundry Detergent 28-32 loads – $4.00
Less: $1/1 All Mighty Pacs or Liquid Laundry Detergent, 24 Loads+ (03/04/2012 RP)
Final Price: $3

Garnier Nutrisse or Herbashine Hair Color – $5.99
$3/1 Garnier HerbaShine Color Creme (03/04/2012 RP)
Final Price: as low as $2.99

Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Color Foam Hair Color – $7.99
Less: $2/1 Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Color Foam (03/04/2012 RP)
Final Price: $5.99

As soon as I get a few more followers I will start posting different matchups for grocery and drugstore.  Any questions, please ask!