2013 Coupon Journey: Week of 10/20

This week I only went to CVS.  My coupons and deals wasn't working out at Rite Aid, so I skipped it and hoping there is a great deals next week.  I thought I would head over to Weis and pick up some great deals to find them out of stock and grabbing rainchecks (I knew I should've grabbed them on Sunday!).  So I walked into my one and only store, CVS with a plan. Walked in and found a cart of goodies that was 90% off...cha-ching!!  Scanned my card found my Beauty Bucks on there and took off to find...they don't carry everything that was on my list.  It was the most crucial item to make those transactions work beautifully. So I ended up having to go into panic mode and freestyle. May I add, it's hard sometimes to freestyle with a restless three-year-old.  I had rainchecks that from up to a year ago with me that I was cashing in and I had to do this right.  Sadly though, I don't have alot of extrabucks for next week and may have to pay more out of pocket, but I am pretty happy with how this week's turned out overall.

2013 Coupon Journey Results Week: Week of 10/20-10/26
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Couponing Tip: Be a generous couponer and share coupons!  Some great examples I have is if you see someone with something in their cart behind you in line and you know you'll be taking awhile to check out, give them a coupon or two out of your binder for some of their items.  If there is a stellar deal happening and the coupon is ready to expire or it's a product you don't use, put it on the shelves.  Sometimes I get formula coupons in the mail, without my name on it, and I will go and put them on the shelve.  Anyone who has paid for formula, knows how great that is to find that!  Just sharing the coupon deals will not only make them feel better, but it will help you feel better too!

2013 Coupon Journey: Week of 10/13

This week was a great week at Rite Aid!!  The deals were pouring and I found some more I want to get after I type this up (sorry!).  The Purina Dog Food Deal seems too good to pass up since we have a dog.  Check out our Rite Aid Page to read about that deal!  Plus I got to stock up on nail clippers.  I get a lot of them and then it seems we lose them and now that I stocked up on some, I will probably find all the other ones that have became lost.  I was also a bit disappointed at Weis when the Zest Body Wash was out of stock.  Thank God for Rainchecks!

Results Week: Week of 10/13-10-19
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Couponing Tip: Black Friday is right around the corner.  The first ad scan has been leaked and many more to come.  The key to a successful Black Friday shopping is understand the deals, how to get them, and how to achieve it.  In short-terms, I mean pre-planning.  Planning and having a strategy is the key to a successful shopping trip for the deal night of the year.  Please follow us when we get to our new site and work with us during our Black Friday section and learn some tips and see the deals as they get posted!


Weis

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Sparkle Paper Towels, $1.00, Sale Price
Use two $0.50/1 Sparkle Paper Towels 3 Roll or Smaller (Expires 10/31)
Final Price: FREE

TOTAL FROM #1:  FREE    Saved: $2.98

2013 Coupon Journey: Week of 10/6

This wasn't a great week of couponing.  I didn't really feel it.  I assume this is why I delayed this post.  For that apologize.  Rite Aid has only one great deal that I decided not to get and wait until the following week.  I went to CVS, Walmart & Weis this week. This just seemed to be an off week of me and my couponing.

Results Week: Week of 10/06-10-12
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CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 3 Softsoap Body Wash, $3.00, Sale Price
**Buy 3 Get $3.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2.**
Used two $0.75/1 Softsoap (Expires 10/20)
Paid: $7.50, Received $3.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $1.50 each

Bought 1 8x10 Collage, Free Online Deal
Final Price: FREE

TOTAL FROM #1: $7.65.  I used $5.00 Extrabucks making my total $2.75. I gained $3.00 Extrabucks for my next transaction.


Transaction #2

Bought 1 Crest Pro-Health Mouth Rinse, $4.99, Regular Price
Bought 1 Crest Pro-Health Mouth Rinse, $6.99, Regular Price
**Spend $10, Get $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used two $1.50/1 (Expires 10/31)
Paid: $9.34, Received $5.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $2.17 each

TOTAL FROM #2: $9.34.  I used $3.00 Extrabucks making my total $6.34. I received $5.00 Extrabucks for last week.

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CVS Summary: Spent: $10.09   Saved: $22.74 (MESSED UP!!)
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Walmart

Bought 2 Pumpkin Carving Kit, $0.98
Used $1.50/1(Printable)
Final Price: $0.39

Bought 10 Wrigley's Single Packs, $0.10, Clearance Price
Final Price: $1.00

TOTAL FROM #1:  $1.39     Saved: $6.00
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Weis

Bought 4 Beach Defense Sunscreen, $0.45Clearance Price
Final Price: $1.80

Bought 4 Scrubbing Bubbles All Purpose with Fanstic, $2.50
Used four $0.75/1 (Expires 10/27)
Final Price: $4.00

TOTAL FROM #1: $5.80 Saved:$19.92
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2013 Coupon Journey

                          Spent          Saved         Spending Goal

This Week:          $16.85        $48.76          $20.00

Month Of October: $16.85     $48.75           $20.00

Year To Date:     $476.02      $4362.07       $840.00

2013 Coupon Journey Results Week: Week of 9/29

This week I went all out by spending a little bit more money than usual!  I wanted to get more, but my printer ink I ordered didn't come in the mail until I came home from my couponing trip, opened the box, and there is was.  Of Course!!! Anyhow, I went to CVS & Rite Aid this week!

Results Week: Week of 9/29-10/4
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Couponing Tip: The time of year is coming...Black Friday!!  We will be doing a Black Friday Series to help you preplan your trip!  Nothing spells success like a well oiled plan.  Keep an eye out for this section coming up because we will be spilling tips, secret, and ad scans to prepare you for the best shopping night of the year!

2013 Coupon Journey: Week of 9/22

I waited until the end of the week for my score!! I got everything on my list except the Palmolive at Rite Aid, which was my fault.  I forgot to stop and print off the adperk coupon for it.  My mistake!  I also found a great deal on the Campfire Marshmallows.  I think I went a tad bit overboard, so I thinking about a nice fall night bonfire with many mouths that love them.  I also went to CVS & Weis too!

2013 Coupon Journey: Week of 9/22-9/28
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Couponing Tip: Every Sunday we go out and buy or receive multiple papers just for the coupon inserts.  The real question is what do you do with all the newspaper?  There are so many things you can do with them.  Donate them to your local classrooms, Animal Shelters, or even recycle!!  Those three things and more are simple ways to help out your community!



CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 3 Speed Stick for Men, $1.99, Sale Price
**Buy 3, Receive $3.00 Extrabuck. Limit 4.**
Used three $0.50/1 (SS 9/21)
Paid: $4.47, Received $3.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.49, when you buy 3

Palmolive Soft Touch, $0.88, Sale Price
Use $0.50/1 (SS 9/21)
Final Price: $0.38

2013 Coupon Jouney: Week of 9/15

This week I headed to my usual spots, CVS & Rite Aid.  I left Rite Aid confused and realized that the cashier scanned an extra item and had to go back for refund.  Then at CVS I found the 90% off clearance aisle and went a little cray-cray in it.  I spent $4.00 in extrabucks on that transaction because I knew I reached my $5.00 Beauty Bucks, so I wanted to snatch these deals for next year!

Results Week of 9/15-9/21
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Couponing Tip: One of the biggest ways I save so much money is shopping at multiple stores.  One day each week I dedicate it as my 'errand' day.  For example, when I decide to go to the grocery store, I may hit 3-4 spots for groceries because I only will buy the items that are on sale and go to a cheaper store, for around my area is Save-A-Lot or even Dollar Tree to get those items that aren't normally on sale.  I also found that some gas stations have the cheaper prices in milk too.  I sit down and sort out what I am buying where, get my list and coupons organized for the trip and go!!  Sure it takes a little extra time out of your day to stop at a few stores, but the savings is well worth it!!  So remember, Multiple Store = Maximal  Savings!







Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Bought 2 eos Shaving Cream, $2.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 +Up Rewards. Limit 2.**
Paid: $5.98, Received $4.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.99 each

2013 Coupon Journey: Week of 9/8

This week I made the mistake of waiting until the end of the week to do my couponing.  I ended up with more rainchecks than product again.  I can't complain about the amount I spent though!! I was very pleased with it!  I went to Rite Aid & CVS!!

Couponing Tip: Keep track of your couponing!!  For myself, I have my public coupon journey!  You don't need to be so extreme.  After you feel like you have mastered the beginning steps of couponing, keep track!  Personally, I have a notebook and each week I write how much I spent, saved, spent on newspapes, monthly total, and year to date total.  I made myself a goal of $20 a week for the drugstores/supercenter spending. It will amaze you how much $20 really is for a year and how much you actually spent/saved!!  It's a great personal lesson in life and I am hoping on day to expand to the grocery part also!





CVS

Bought 2 Colgate Total, $2.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2.**
Used two $1.00/1 (SS 9/8)
Paid: $3.98, Received $4.00 Extabucks
Final Price: $0.02 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Jolly Rancher Candy, $0.59, Clearance Price
Final Price: $0.59

TOTAL FROM CVS: $4.57.  I used  $4.00 Extrabucks making my total $0.57. I received a total of $4.00 Extrabucks + had $4.00 Extrabucks remaining for a total of $8.00 Extrabucks to use for next week.

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CVS Summary:  Spent $0.57      Saved: $7.20
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Rite Aid

Bought 1 Simplify Orange 2 Liter, $1.00, Regular Price
--Received 20% off with Gold Wellness Status--
Used $0.50/1 Rite Aid Peelie
Final Price: $0.30

Bought 2 Noxzema Shaving Cream, $1.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Paid: $3.98, $4.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.02 Moneymaker

Bought 2 Ghiradrdelli Bagged Chocolate, $3.00, Sale Price
**Buy 2, Get $2.00 +Up Rewards.  Limit 2.**
Used two $0.75/1 (SS 9/8)
Paid: $5.25, Received $2.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $1.63 each

Bought 1 The Biggest Loser Seamless High Waist Short, $1.75, Clearance Price
Final Price: $1.75

TOTAL FROM RITE AID: $8.57.I used $8.00 +Up Rewards making my total $0.57. I received a total of $6.00 +Up Rewards to use for next week.

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Rite Aid Summary:  Spent: $0.57         Saved: $29.42
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2013 Coupon Journey Summary

                                      Spent        Saved      Spending Goal

This Week:                   $1.14         $36.62        $20.00
Month of September:  $6.27          $92.95        $40.00

Year-To-Date:            $411.14      $3922.25     $740.00