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%!