Back in the saddle with couponing.

So I've taken some time off from couponing, because I had enough stuff. We were pleased to have a stockpile large enough to share with all of our out of town guests for our wedding last year. And I LOVE being able to give things away to someone who needs it. Or just blessing someone by offering to let them take a few things while they are over visiting. Currently, I am wanting to start doing college care packages. So, needless to say, all of that dips into our stockpile. I noticed the other day that hubby is down to about 3 deodorants in the deodorant container. Uh oh. So I've been back in the swing of it, and probably spending too much out of excitement as I build up my stores again. :) Below I've shared a few transactions that I did last week. I'm pretty proud of them! *Note- I didn't list out which deals gave me back Balance Reward points or Extra Bucks, just listed the amount I received after the total.


Walgreens:

(2) Softsoap body wash- $3 each (reg. $4.79)
used (2) .50/1
and (2) $1/1 Wags coupon booklet
FP= $1.50 each

(2) Oreo small packs- .99 each (reg. $2.49)
used $1/2
FP= .49 each

(3) Optic White toothpaste- $2.99 each (reg. $4.89)
used (3) .75/1
and $3/3 Wags coupon booklet
FP= $1.24 each

(3) Optic White mouthwash- $2.99 each (reg. $4.99)
used (3) $1/1
and $3/3 Wags coupon booklet
FP= $.99 each

(2) Hefty zipper storage bags- $2.00 each (reg. $3.49)
used $1/2
FP= $1.50 each

(2) Scott Naturals paper towels 6 pks.- $5.00 each
used (2) .50/1
and (2) $1/1Wags coupon booklet
FP= $3.50 each

Total before sales and coupons- $61.18 + tax

After sales, coupons, and $4 of Register Rewards- $16.67 + tax

That's a savings of 73%! Plus, I earned 250 Balance Rewards Points through Walgreens new program.

CVS:

(1) Softsoap body wash- $3.50 (reg. $3.89)
used .50/1
FP= $3 each

(1) Softsoap hand soap- $3.50 (reg. 4.99)
used .35/1
FP= $3.15 each

(2) 2L Pepsi- $1.00 each (reg.$1.99)

(2) Dawn dish soap- .96 each (reg. $1.87)
used (1) .75/1
and (1) .50/1
FP= .21 and .46

(1) Swiffer refill- $7.49 (reg. $11.49)

(1) Olay bodywash- $5.50 (reg. $7.99)

(1) Covergirl concealer- $12.99
(1) Covergirl eyeshadow- $2.99 (reg. $5.99- B1G1 50% off deal)
used (1) $3/1
and (1) $1/1
and $4/ $12 cosmetics purchase CVS coupon
FP= $7.98 for both items

(2) Old Spice deodorants- $5.49 and $2.74 (B1G1 50% off deal)
used $1/2
FP= $7.23 for both items

(2) Newspapers- $2.00 each

(2) Travel sized Tresseme shampoos- .99 each
used $2/2 CVS coupon
FP= free

Total before sales and coupons- $72.02 + tax

After sales, coupons, $10/$50 purchase CVS coupon, and $7 EB's- $24.02 + tax

That's a savings of 67%! Plus, I earned $16 back in EB's!


Giant Eagle:

(4) Northland Juice- $4.24 each
Buy one get one free sale
FP= 4 @ $2.12 each

(1) Scope mouthwash- $2.50
used .75/1
FP= $1.00

(2) DeLallo Pasta- $2.48 each
Buy one get one free sale
FP= $1.24 each

(1) Fresh Express salad- $1.00

1/2 lb. Deli Turkey- $5.99/lb.
FP= $3.17

1 lb. Deli Ham- $4.99/lb.
FP= $5.04

Beef Stew Meat- $6.13

(2) Reynold's foil- $3.00 each (reg. $4.39 each)
used (2) .55/1
FP= $1.90 each

(6) Tampax Pearl/Radiant tampons- $3.00 each (reg. $4.99)
used (3) $2.50/2
and (3) $1/2 GE coupons
FP= $1.50 each

(1) Icy Hot- $2.99 (reg. $3.99)
used $1/1
and $2/1 GE coupon
FP= free

(1) 3 pk. disposable foil pans- $1.00 (reg. $2.39 each)

(3) Bounty napkins- $1.00 each (reg. $1.29 each)
used  (3) .25/1
FP= .50 each

(4) Bounty single roll paper towels- $1.00 each (reg. $1.69 each)
used (4) .25/1
FP= .50 each

Total before sales and coupons (according to my receipt- not all the regular prices are listed on there!)- $95.49 + tax

Total after sales and coupons- $44.60 + tax

That's a savings of 53%!

My Favorite Drugstore Deals: 1/1-1/7

Here's what I like/hope to snag this week playing the Drugstore Game! I'm getting to the point where I need to stock up on a few things, so I need to get out there and hit the deals a little harder this coming month! I LOVE that I could take a coupon break all through my wedding crunch time and the holiday season, and still have plenty to get us through and enough to share! That is what it's all about!

Only a couple of items that I want here this week!

Tampax Pearl Tampons- $3.99 each
Use $2/1 (coming in Jan. 1 insert!)
FP: $1.99 each

Nivea Lip Care- $2.50
Use $3/2 (coming in Jan. 1 insert!)
FP: $4, get $5 EB 

Nabisco Crackers- $1.33
Use $1/2 
FP: .83 each WYB 2 

Mead Binders and Notebooks- Buy One Get One Free (Yay!)

MuscleTech Protein Bars- $1.99 each
FP: $1.99, get $1.99 RR

Playtex Tampons- $4
Use (2) $1/1
FP: $6, get $2 RR (must buy 2)

Eos Lip Balm- $2.99
FP: $2.99, Get $2 RR

Nivea Body Wash- $3.50
Use (2) $1/1 
FP: $5, get $2 RR (must buy 2)

Buy 1 $100 Visa Vanilla Prepaid Card, Get $20 UP
*You must pay the $6.95 activation fee, but that still makes this a money maker!

My Favorite Deals: CVS 11/27-12/3

Well, I was sorely disappointed at the lack of deals going on at CVS this week. Maybe it's because last week was so stinkin' good! I'm glad my Extra Bucks earned with the Black Friday deals don't expire until Christmas Eve. There were a few things that I wanted to snag, but of course, but noon on Sunday, they were completely wiped out. I got rain checks for my items, so maybe they will restock soon. I wanted:

Complete Multi-Purpose Solution- $8.99
FP: $8.99, get $8.99 EB back

Glade Room Spray- .99
Use $2/2 printable (This is no longer available at this value, but there are lots of .55/1 coupons out there to be printed on many sites!)
FP: Free! 

I am thinking about price matching these Glade room sprays at Walmart, since there are no reward deals attached with them. They are a part of the "Spend $30, get a $10 gift card promotion, but I am definitely not in need of 30, and I wasn't that interested in the other items offered.

Catching up from the holiday weekend...

How was everyone's Thanksgiving? Ours was very fun and relaxing, and we enjoyed it being our first married holiday! I started the day off right, with come highly competitive coupon shopping. How is couponing competitive, you ask? :) When all of the local couponers are ready for a really fantastic sale and you are all lined up outside of CVS at 7:45 am, and there is a limited supply when they open those doors. That's how! :)

Luckily, the other ladies there to shop those deals were very friendly, and we all helped each other find things. Then we all headed over to Walgreens when it opened. One of my fellow couponers even offered to stick a few items in her cart for me since I was stuck in line at CVS. Couponing can be so fun when people are polite, don't clear shelves, and share the coupon love!!!

Last year on Black Friday was actually when I was introduced to the world of Extreme Couponing, and what we like to call "The Drugstore Game." My life has not been the same since! Happy Anniversary, my darling coupon binder!

Here is what I snagged during this great Thanksgiving sale:

I paid $37 and some change.....

And I saved....wait for it......$248.00.

I am thankful for coupons. And Register Rewards. And Extra Bucks. And friendly cashiers (especially them!).

My Favorite Deals: CVS 11/13-11/19

This week, I still have my $10 voucher through the SaveMore deal I posted about last week. My sister also informed me after she used my CVS card when she went to the store, that if I update my email address, I can receive $4 in Extra Bucks. So I will definitely be going online to check that out. So those are the rewards I'll start with, if I go snag any of these deals! Here are the ones that appealed to me the most:

Purex Crystals- But One Get One Free
Use $1/1 Printable (my CVS only lets me use one coupon if one of the items is free)
FP: unknown 

Wet & Wild Nail Polish- .69
Use $1/1 (I will need to buy these online!)
FP:  .31 in overage, if your CVS allows it


Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce- .88
Use $1/2 Printable 
FP: .38 each WYB 2


Spend $30 on the following, receive a $10 Gift Card:

Skippy Peanut Butter- $1.66

Vitamin or Smart Water- $1

M&M's- $2.49
Use $1/2
FP: $1.99 each WYB 2

Fiber One or Nature Valley Granola Bars- $2.44
Use .75/2 (Nature Valley)
Or .40/1 (Fiber One)
FP: ala $2.04

Scooby Doo Fruit Snacks or Gushers- $2.44
Use .50/2
FP: $2.19 each WYB 2


Finish or Jet Dry- $2.99
Use .75/1
FP: $2.24

This deal doesn't have any super low prices, but there are a couple of things that I need, so I may go for it and get the $10 gift card!