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

2013 Coupon Journey: Week of 9/1

This week I headed to CVS, Rite Aid, and swung into Walmart for some moneymaking shaving cream!  I went off the beaten path at CVS when I saw the diaper clearance!!  My daughter is soooo close to being potty trained and those Huggies Slip Ons can work perfect as Pull Ups also!!  Rite Aid was a nightmare!!  The register hated not only me, but the entire staff!  It didn't like my +Up Rewards.  Would not and refused to recognize them.  So three transaction redos and 45 minutes later, we got to fool the register and I got my sale!  I had my daughter (who just turned three) with me and I was very blessed that she was in a good mood and didn't flip out for being in that store for so long!  The plus side of Walmart was I walked out with the money, so I was pleased with this easy moneymaker and now have plenty shaving gels (like 30 +) in my stockpile.

Results Week: Week of  9/1-9/7
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Couponing Tip:  We all know about finding coupons in the Sunday Paper, but did you know that magazines are another great place for coupons?  There is a magazine that is called All You, found only on Walmart shelves that has lots of coupons in them!!  Also, other magazines will have them in too.  On YSHM, we tell you about free magazine subscriptions all the time!!  Some of these magazines I don't even read, I just know there are coupons that are sent in them.  I get it out of the box, search for the coupons and done with it.  Usually I have someone who wants to read the magazine or my trash can will get the events going on.


Walmart

Bought 6 Gillette Shaving Cream, $1.64, Regular Price
Used two $6.00/3 (Expires 9/30)
Final Price: $2.16 Moneymaker!!


TOTAL FROM WALMART:  $2.16 Moneymaker!!      Saved: $12.00

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Rite Aid

Bought 2 Scope Outlast Mouth Rinse, $4.00, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used $1.50/1 (PG 9/1)
--Got 20% off Wellness Status since it was a better deal than the sale price--
Paid: $4.66, Received $4.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.33 each

Bought 1 Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste, $4.99, Sale Price
Used $4.00/1 (Rite Aid Ad-In Coupon)
and used $0.75/1 (SS 8/25)
Final Price: $0.24

Back-To-School Series: Our Final Summary!

We had 8 Awesome Back-To-School Shopping Weeks!! Check out our 2013 Back-To School Summary Facts and tell us how you think we did!

We bought $485.86 worth of Back-To-School retail in 8 weeks!!

We visited the stores 22 times to get these deals!

We bought 201 items!!

             Out of the $485.86 worth of retail, we only spent $104.81 of it after rebates!

The single most item we bought was 2 Pocket Folders!  We bought 22 of them this year and every single on only cost $0.01!!

Our second most bought item was pens!!  We heart pens because they always seem to disappear!!

We saved a total of $381.05 this year!!

Our favorite sales was the almost $12 scissors that was on sale for $1 the first week of the year!

Our series was so popular that we was on Central PA Live talking about our deals!  Check out our Live TV talk here----> Click Here

Lastly, the most important part is to say that we have enough items in our stockpile that this pile will last all year plus!!  This is what extreme couponing & savings does!



Our percentage in savings was 78% with only a few coupons used the entire item!!   We deem this a successful year!

2013 Back-To-School Series Week 8: Week of 8/25

The Back-To-School have basically winded down this week!  There will be a few more weeks a few deals, but the majority of them have passed.  I took advantage of this week and deem it my last week of my personal Back-To-School Shopping Series.  One of the main reasons is because  have plenty of goodies and I think I am prepared for another Back-To-School Giveaway next year, but my have two winner next year.  We shall see what my mind comes up with until then!  This week I went to Toys r us and Staples.  Toys r us already started their clearance on bookbags and lunch boxes.  My daughter will be starting Pre-K next year and I took full advantage of buying her a bookbag.  Only one kid to buy for next year! Places like Target will be starting their clearance soon too, so keep an eye out on it.

Back-To-School Series Week 8: Week of 8/25-8/31
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2013 Coupon Journey: Week of 8/25

After a few weeks of "Eh?" couponing for me, I went to Rite Aid and CVS and killed it!  I felt very victorious walking out of those stores!  I was bummed that Rite Aid was out of the Command Hooks, but was able to score a raincheck for the future.  I was shocked the cashier did a raincheck for me and I didn't even ask.  Fingers crossed that I can redeem this without issue.  Plus the CVS Coupon Machine loved me this week and gave me the coupons I exactly wanted.  Thank you Magic Machine.  YSHM hearts you!  Friday I will be doing my last shopping spree for Back-To-School.  Here and there you may find clearance items in this portion, after the sales dwindle.  Let's get started with my victorious week by bragging in detail :)

Results Week: Week of 8/25-8/31
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Couponing Tip: To many this will be a no-brainier, but there are some that don't get it.  DO NOT PHOTOCOPY COUPONS!  Did I make myself clear?  Good! You can't copy 50 of the same coupon (printable or not) and expect to clear Walmart or Target out of product.  No, no!  Each printed coupon allows 2 printable coupons per printer and they each have a different serial number.  By photocopying coupons, you are putting yourself at risk for federal charges, making other couponers look bad, and hurting the stores margin.  By also doing this you will find even more tougher coupon policies and price of products being risen to help make up the difference by the stores losing more.  Stores do love coupons, they make money off of the coupons, but do it the correct way.  As always, carry that coupon policy with you and always remember to have good couponing ethics.  

CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 4 Head & Shoulders Men's Shampoo, $5.00, Sale Price

**Spend $15, Get $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1**
Used two Buy One, Get One Free (Up to $6.99) (Expires 8/31)

--Took max amount off, yesssss--
Paid: $6.02, Received $5.00 Extrabucks

Final Price: $0.26 each

Bought 2 Charmin Basic Single Huge Roll, $0.99, Sale Price

Used $1.49/2 (CVS Coupon Machine)
and used one $0.20/1 (Expires 8/31)
and used one $0.25/1 (Expires 8/31)
Final Price: $0.05 for both

Bought 1 All Laundry Detergent, $3.99, Sale Price

**Buy 1, Get $1.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $1.00/1 (Expires 9/8)
Paid: $2.99, Received $1.00 Extrabucks

Final Price: $1.99

Bought 1 Stayfree Pads, $2.99, Sale Price

**Buy 1, Get $1.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $1.00/1 (All You Magazine)
Paid: $1.99, Received $1.00 Extrabucks

Final Price: $0.99

Back-To-School Series Week 7: Week of 8/18

Week 7 of the Back-To-School Series is here.  I am personally thinking of doing only one more week of this.  I have plenty of goodies to last all year and then some!  I did enjoy buying these goodies though!!  It's always refreshing to buy something outside of the usual spectrum!!   My new excited coming is Black Friday! I know we are only 96 days away, but I am still excited!  I went to Staples and OfficeMax this week! I was disappointed I didn't get the adult scissors for $0.50 at Staples and the penny items among other items weren't there at OfficeMax.  My punishment for going on Fridays!  I will be doing it again this week because of the availability in my schedule to travel that way.

Back-To-School Series Week 7: Week of 8/18-8/24
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Staples

Bought 2 Papermate Magic Erasers, $0.50, Sale Price
Limit 2.
Final Price: $1.00

2013 Coupon Journey: Week of 8/18

All I have to say this week is, "Holy Shaving Cream!"  To be honest though, with this being a moneymaker at Walmart, I think I will be using my couple coupons I have left and will be getting more!  I remember when I first started couponing Shaving Cream was so easy to come by.  It was always free or moneymaker.  Then that darn TLC Couponing Show (that will remain nameless) ruined a good thing!  Basically in 2 1/2 years, this is the most free shaving cream I have found, so I am going for it and stocking up like a crazy person.  This week I went to Rite Aid, CVS, and Target!  I was hoping to hit Weis this week before typing this up, but it did not happen.  I will be posting the Back-To-School Deals either late Friday night or Saturday morning again!  I have to head in that area on Friday to pick up a huge box of goodies, so I will do my shopping then instead of making a special trip!  Helps save on gas too!!

Results Week: Week of 8/18-8/24
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Back-To-School Deals: Week 6 -- Week of 8/11

We have ended Week 6 for the Back-To-School Deals!!  I didn't hit OfficeMax this week because of the lack of deals in my area.  I however hit Rite Aid & Staples!  Rite Aid had their great $0.29 items and Staples had some great deals.  I did hit Staples at the end of week, which means I didn't get everything on my list!  I did at least get those penny deals!!  The Playschool Crayons are missing from my picture that I bought from Rite Aid.  I think they are somewhere hiding in my car or my toddler grabbed them out of my bag.  Either scenario is very likely!

Back To School Series Week 6: Week of 8/11
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Staples

Bought 6 Staples Subject Notebooks, 70 Sheet, $0.01

Spend $5.00 to get deal.  Limit 6.

Final Price: $0.06

Bought 1 Bic Brite Liner Highlighters, $1.00

Limit 2.

Final Price: $1.00

Bought 1 Pilot Bottle2Pen, 5 pack, $4.99

Get $4.99 Easy Rebate. Limit 1.

Paid: $4.99, Submitted $4.99 Easy Rebate

Final Price: Free

2013 Coupon Journey: Week of 8/11

This week I went to CVS, Rite Aid, and Weis!  CVS was out of the great Soothe deal!  I did however stumble across a cart with 75% off As Seen On TV items.  I splurged a little on a few items and one of them are for the 500 Likes Giveaway!  Love it!!  Because of the crazy week I am having, I will finish my Back-To-School Shopping on Friday and praying that all the items will be there!! I preach that you should go at the beginning of the week, but my excuse is that I live in the middle of no where to begin with, so I like to wait and do all my trips while I am out and my next outing towards an office supply store is Friday!  I will do my best to have it posted early Saturday morning or late Friday night!

Results Week: 8/11-8/17
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Couponing Tip:  People have suspected I buy tons of papers to get deals, but I don't!! Depending on the inserts, depends on my amount of papers I buy.  If there are only one or two, I will buy 2-3 papers.  I am lucky to have different regional papers in my area and each paper has different inserts in them because coupons are regional!  If there are 3 or more coupons, depending on how good they are, I will buy 4, sometimes 5 inserts.  However, I have been lucky and having a local newspaper delivery person handing me his leftover inserts.  I usually give the majority of them away, but I do keep some of them as back up, just in case that great deal comes and I already used my amount!


Weis

Bought 1 Better Than Ears Treats, $2.00 Sale Price
Use $1.00/1 (Expires 8/31)
Final Price: $1.00

TOTAL FROM #1:  $1.06.   Saved: $2.99

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CVS

Bought 1 As Seen on TV Farbriclear, $2.49, Clearance Price
Final Price: $2.49

Bought 2 As Seen on TV InstaHang, $1.82, Clearance Price
Final Price: $3.64

Bought 4 Sally Hansen Xtreme Nail Color, $3.29, Regular Price
**Spend $12.00, Get $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used 3 $1.00/1 (Expires 8/31)
and used Save $4.00, When You Spend $12.00 On Makeup (CVS Coupon Machine)
Paid: $6.16, Receive $5.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.29

Bought 1 M&M Peanut Butter, $0.99
Bought 1 M&M Chocolate Bar, $1.19
Used Buy One, Get M&M Chocolate Bar Free (Expires 9/30)
Final Price: $1.08

2013 Back-To-School Series: Week 5-- Week of 8/4-8/10

Back-To-School Week 5 Results are here!! I will be discussing these results on Central PA Live!!  I will also be talking about our series that I have been doing for these 5 weeks!! If you are Central PA local, check out Channel 10 at 4!!  Anyhow, I went to Rite Aid, Walgreens, Staples, OfficeMax!!  I didn't get everything I wanted on my lists, but I am pretty satisfied with what I got!

Back-To-School Results--Week 5--Week of 8/4
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Walgreens

Bought 1 Wexford Dry Erase Markers, 4 count, $0.99
With ad-in coupon
Final Price: $0.99

Bought 1 W AA Batteries, 4 pack, $0.99
With ad-in coupon
Final Price: $0.99

Bought 1 Sharpie Black Marker, 2 pack, $0.79
With ad-in coupon
Final Price: $0.79

Bought 1 Uni-Ball Gel Pen, 2 pack, $0.99
With ad-in coupon
Final Price: $0.99

Bought 1 Papermate Pens, 10 count, $0.29
Final Price: $0.29

Bought 2 Wexford Wooden Rulers, $0.19
With ad-in coupon
Final Price: $0.38

Bought 4 Pink Erasers, 2 pack, $0.25
With ad-in coupon
Final Price: $1.00

Bought 1 Wexford Color Binder, $1.00
With ad-in coupon
Final Price: $1.00

TOTAL FROM #2:  $6.81.  I used the $4.50 Register Rewards making my total $2.31.
                                         
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Walgreens Summary:  Spent: $2.31    Saved:  $22.06
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Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Bought 1 Crayola Chalk, $0.49
Final Price: $0.49


TOTAL FROM #1:  $0.49             Saved: $0.80


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OfficeMax

Bought 2 OfficeMax Metal Compass, $0.05, Sale Price
Limit 2.
Final Price: $0.10

Bought 2 Papermate InkJoy Pens, 10 count, $1.00, Sale Price
Limit 5.  
Final Price: $2.00

Bought 2 OfficeMax Paper Projector, $0.05, Sale Price
Limit 2.
Final Price: $0.10

Bought 2 Composition Books, $0.50, Sale Price
Limit 4.
Final Price: $1.00

Bought 1 Dry Erase Board, $2.00, Sale Price
Final Price: $2.00

Bought 5 OfficeMax Filler Paper, $0.01, Sale Price
Must Spend $5.00. Limit 5.
Final Price: $0.05

TOTAL FROM #1:  $5.37              Saved:  $14.74

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Staples

Bought 2 Bic Mechanical Pencils, 5 count, $0.25
Limit 2.
Final Price: $0.50

Bought 1 Pentel RSVP Pens, 5 count, $3.29
Buy 1, Get $3.29 Easy Rebate.  Limit 1.
Paid: $3.29, Submitted $3.29 Easy Rebate
Final Price: Free

Bought 1 Purell Hand Sanitizer, $2.00
Used $1.00/1 (SS 7//28)
Final Price: $1.00

Bought 1 Wescott 5" Kids Scissors, 2 count, $1.00
Limit 2.
Final Price: $1.00

Bought 2 Bic Dry Erase Markers, 4 count, $1.00
Limit 2.
Used two $1.00/1 (SS 8/4)
Final Price:  Free

TOTAL:  $3.03 after Easy Rebate                 Saved: $15.30


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2013 Back-To-School Journey

                                 Spent             Saved      Spending Goal

WEEK 5:                 $11.40           $52.92        $20.00

YEAR TO DATE:   $82.17          $285.57      $120.00

Results Week: Week of 8/4

This week was a great couponing week!  I headed to CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid!  I think I was excited to coupon this week due to the fact that I will be on Central PA Live tomorrow!!  Very excited!  I had a little issue with CVS not working out as planned, but other than that, great week in couponing!

Results Week: Week of 8/4-8/10
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Back-To-School Results: Week 4 -- 7/31-8/3

Back-To-School Week 4 has wind down! I am really enjoying these deals!!  I also am proud to announce that I will be on Central PA Live this Thursday, August 8 to talk about the deals to find!!  I will also be announcing our giveaway, which will now officially start on August 9!  This week I went to Toys r us, Staples, and OfficeMax.  I didn't get everything on my lists because of going at the end of the week!  That is the bad thing about living in the middle of no where, having to schedule a time to go shopping there!

Back-To-School Results Week 4-- 7/31-8/3
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Toys r us

Bought 1 Angry Birds Bookbag, $14.99, Regular Price

Bought 1 Angry Birds Lunch Box, $7.99, Regular Price

**Buy a $12.99 or more bookbag, get lunch box free**

Final Price: $14.99

Bought 8 Crayola Crayons, $0.25, Sale Price

Must buy 4 for price. Limit 2.

Final Price: $2.00

TOTAL FROM TRANSACTION:  $18.02             Saved: $16.31

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OfficeMax

Bought 5 Subject Notebooks, 70 Sheet Count, $0.01

**Must Spend $5.00**

Final Price: $0.05

Bought 3 OfficeMax Glue Sticks, 4 pack, $0.25, Sale Price

Final Price:$0.75

Bought 3 Bic Matic Grip Pencil, 6 pack, $0.50, Sale Price

Final Price: $1.50

Bought 1 Duracell Coppertop Batteries, $10.99

Buy 1, Get $10.98 MaxPerks. Limit 2.

Paid: $10.99, Received $10.98 MaxPerks

Final Price: $0.01

TOTAL FROM TRANSACTION:  $14.09. After Maxperks, my total is now, $3.11.  Saved: $28.11 (after maxperks)

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Staples

Bought 1 Bounty Basic Paper Towels, 12 pack, $6.99, Sale Price

Used $0.25/1 (PG 7/28)
and used 15% off Office Cleaning Supplies (Staples Ad Coupon)

Final Price: $4.99

Bought 2 Purell Hand Santizer, $2.00, Sale Price

Used two $1.00/1 (RP 7/28)
Final Price: $2.00

Bought 4 Slider Pencil Cases, $0.01, Sale Price

Must Spend $5.00.  Limit 4.

Final Price: $0.04

Bought 2 Bic Wite Out, 2 pack, $0.50 Sale Price

Limit 2.

Final Price: $1.00

Bought 2 Zebra Red Pens, $1.00, Sale Price

Limit 2.

Used one $1.00/2 (SS 7/28)

Final Price: $1.00

Bought 2 Papermate Mechanical Pencils, $0.50, Sale Price

Limit 2.

Final Price: $1.00

Bought 2 Translucent Pencil Boxes, $0.50, Sale Price

Limit 2.

Final Price: $1.00

Bought 10 2 Pocket Paper Folders, $0.01, Sale Price

Limit 10.

Final Price: $0.10

TOTAL FROM TRANSACTION:  $12.12       Saved: $27.22

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2013 Back-To-School Journey

                                  Spent        Saved        Spending Goal

THIS WEEK:           $33.25      $27.22         $20.00

YEAR TO DATE:    $70.77      $232.59       $80.00

2013 Coupon Journey: Week of 7/28-8/3

Great week for couponing this week for sure!! I have been noticing that I have been scaling back some.  Unsure if it's because I have a good stockpile and just grabbing things here are there or if it's because I have my mind divided on Back-To-School and this.  I only was able to head to CVS and Rite Aid.  After taking the picture and putting my pile away, I realized I forgot to add the Starbucks drink (that was in the fridge) in the picture!  I also had a great unexpected double dip on extrabucks.  I turned in a raincheck and received not only my raincheck extrabucks, but also for this week's special!!  Woot!  Rite Aid has many moneymakers happening also!  I know Weis had some good deals and Walgreens, but I haven't made it there yet this week before posting this.  Also, Friday I will be heading to the office stores **fingers crossed I get everything** Friday.   Also, by Monday or Tuesday I will have the Back-To-School Giveaway ready to go!  Watch for details!

Results Week: Week of 7/28-8/3
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Couponing Tip: While doing my shopping there are two things I have learned about store set up.  Avoid the eye leveling shelves and end caps.  I will admit at Target the end caps are the first place to find clearance though!!  Other than that, unless there is a killer deal in those areas that are on your list avoid!! They like to put the "I think I am getting a great deal items in that area.  Not only that, next time you are in the store, check out the prices on the top and bottom shelves compared to eye level.  You will see the difference!!  You can also avoid this trap by sticking to your list!!




CVS

2013 Back-To-School Series Week 3: Week of 7/21-7/27

This week, Week 3,  I went to Staples & OfficeMax.  I had to redo my $5.00 Minimum because only one item that was on my list was in stock.  At least I did get all my penny items!! The weeks are winding down and I am very excited to start figuring out the goodies for the Back-To-School Giveaway!!  Really Excited!! I am enjoying buying Office/School Supplies for my stockpile.  I believe it's because it's something different and once a year to enjoy buying.  However, the weekly drugstore sales have went south until this "Back-To-School" frenzy calms down!

Back-To-School Results--Week 3-- Week of 7/21-7/27
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Staples

Bought 3 Staples Filler Paper, 120 count, $0.50, Sale Price
Limit 5.
Final Price: $1.50

Bought 2 Sharpie Permanent Marker, 2 count, $0.25, Sale Price
Limit 2.
Final Price: $0.50

Bought 1 Wescott 7" Scissors, $1.00, Sale Price
Limit 2.
Final Price: $1.00

Bought 2 Bic Dry Erase Markers, $1.00, Sale Price
Limit 2.
Final Price: $2.00

2013 Coupon Journey: Week of 7/21

This week I had a hard time finding Drugstore Deals that I liked.  I have slacked or more like haven't been wanting to pay full price for ink, which has made my couponing options limited. I have been hoping for many items to come up with my rainchecks, but it looks more like my coupons will expire before the product is back in stock again.  Fortunately, the CVS Rainchecks doesn't expire!  I will say before someone makes the comment, the Tena Pads were free & they are being donated to a family friend's mother!! We young one don't need them if you are wondering! For three weeks straight, I will repeat myself by saying, "Here's to hoping for better deals next week."


(Please forgive the horrible picture, my camera died and I took it off my cell phone)

Results Week: Week 7/21-7/27
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Couponing Tip:  Organization is key when couponing.  Whether is planning your trips, your binder, or your stockpile.  I wanted to focus this week on organizing on your coupons. People believe it takes hours on end to organize coupons.  Honestly, it can. That is if you want to do everything in one day.  I divide up my organization throughout the week. I cleaned out the binder midweek after I complete all my couponing.  I take out the old and organize it to get ready for the new.  Then Sunday's I begin cutting and organizing them into section.  For example, this following Sunday is a big one with FIVE confirmed inserts!  I will divide it up like I have my binder.  My four major sections are: Hygiene, Household, Food, and Other.  In them I have small sections.  For instance my hygiene is: toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash/floss, other dental, razors, shaving gel, female products, makeup, lotions, yadda...yadda...yadda.  You get the drift!  After I have clipped the coupons I pick up one of my four sections and start dividing it out into the mini-sections I listed above.  The great thing about this is if I have to stop for the day, I can keep my other sections in pile and move them easily until I go into it.  The worse thing you can do is leave it go for weeks without organizing!  Instead of saving, you will only gain headaches!  Another system is the folder file system.  I have people that give me extra inserts after I buy my Sunday ones, with them, I have a little filing system for each week and when I see a deal and used up my coupons that I had in the binder, I will go to that system and retrieve my coupons!  If you ever have any questions, get ahold of us on facebook (the faster way) and we will be happy to answer and help you even organize!  We help loving people save!









CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 4 Gillette Series Shaving Gel, $3.99, Regular Price
Bought 2 Venus & Olay Razors, $11.79, Regular Price
**Spend $30, Get $10.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used two Buy One, Get One Free Gillette Shaving Gel, Up to $4.99 (Expires 7/31)
  --The coupon took off $4.99 each!!--
Used two $5.00/1  Venus Razor (Expires 7/31)
Paid: $19.54, Received $10.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $1.59 each

Bought 5 Tena Pads, $4.19 each
Used five FREE up to $5.00 (Expires 8/31)
Final Price: FREE

TOTAL FROM #1: $19.25.  I used my $12.00 Extrabucks, which made my total $7.25. I then received $10.00 Extrabucks to use for next week

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CVS Summary:  Spent: $7.25          Saved: $53.74
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Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Bought 1 L'Oreal Excellence Hair Dye, $8.99 Regular Price
**Buy 1, Get $3.00 +Up Reward. Limit 3.**
Used $2.00/1 (Expires 8/12)
and used $2.00/1 (Rite Aid Ad-In Coupon)
and had 20% off due to Gold Wellness Status
Paid: $3.99, Received $3.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.99

Bought 2 Stayfree Pads, $2.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used two $1.00/1 (Expires 7/31)
Paid: $3.98, Received $4.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.02 Moneymaker

TOTAL FROM #1:  $7.17.  I used my $7.00 +Up Rewards making my total $0.17. I received $7.00 + Up Rewards this week and have $6.00+Up Rewards from last week = $13.00 +Up Rewards to spend next week!


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Rite Aid Summary: Spent: $0.17             Saved: $16.80
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2013 Coupon Journey

                             Spent       Saved      Spending Goal

THIS WEEK:         $7.42        $70.54     $20.00
MONTH OF JULY: $26.72     $166.00    $60.00
YEAR TO DATE:  $331.46     $3437.47  $600.00

Back-To-School Series: Week 2 --Week of 7/14-7/20

I have completed Week 2 of the Back-To-School Series!!  Bought many more items this week!!  As each week processes, the deals should get better and better!! I have to admit that this excites me and I am getting even more excited to have a Back-To-School Giveaway!!  I am aiming to have it begin August 1st!! I might even get even more generous and have multiple ones!! We will see where the deals lead me and then I will decide.  This week I went to Walgreens, Staples, and Office Max.

2013 Back-To-School Series: Week 2--7/14-7/20
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Staples

Bought 1 Staples Multi-Purpose, $6.99, Sale Price

**Buy 1, Get $5.99 Easy Rebate. Limit 2**

Paid: $6.99, Submitted $5.99 Rebate

Final Price: $1.00

Bought 1 Z-Grips Mechanical Pencils, $1.00, Sale Price

Final Price: $1.00

Bought 2 Bic Wite-Out Correctional Tape, $1.00, Sale Price

Final Price: $2.00

Bought 1 Staples School Glue, $0.25, Sale Price

Final Price: $0.25

Bought 2 Rose Art Crayons, $0.25, Sale Price

Final Price: $0.50

Total From Transaction: $11.39.  I submitted my rebate, which makes my total $5.40.  I saved $16.79.

Office Max

Bought 20 #2 Wooden Pencils, $0.01

With a Minimum of a $5.00 Purchase. Limit 20.

Final Price: $0.20

Bought 3 OfficeMax Glue Sticks, $0.25

Limit 4.

Final Price: $0.75

Bought 1 Pencil Sharpener, $1.00

Final Price: $1.00

Bought 1 Sharpie Highlighters, $1.00

Final Price: $1.00

Bought 5 Just Basic Ball Points Pens, 10 count, $0.25

Limit 5.

Final Price: $1.25

Bought 5 Schoolio Notebooks, $0.15

Limit 5.

Final Price: $1.25

Total From Transaction: $6.31              Saved: $14.35

Walgreens

Bought 1 Pacon Multi-Pack Poster Board, $1.99, Clearance Price

Final Price: $1.99

Bought 4 Mini Highlighters, $0.13

Final Price: $0.52

Total From Transaction: $2.51          Saved: $4.12

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2013 Coupon Journey

                                 Spent         Saved      Spending Goal

THIS WEEK:         $14.22         $35.26       $20.00
YEAR TO DATE:  $25.48         $95.08       $40.00

2013 Coupon Journey: Results Week 7/14-7/20

This week I was able to head to Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid.  I have been annoyed with CVS lately because they haven't had my raincheck items in stock.  However, I received a $5.00 Beauty Bucks, so I used it and kept my $10.00 Extrabucks I earned 2 weeks ago.  I have been hoping for a great week there!  I also bought a few items at Walgreens, I mainly went in for my Balance Points.  I am saving them for my major Black Friday Shopping!  Very excited for it this year!  I also went to Rite Aid and had stocked up on more toilet paper and other items! This Friday, I will be finishing my Back-To-School Shopping and will post them early Saturday Morning!

Results Week: Week of 7/14-7/20
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Couponing Tip: Apps are the way to go anymore when you have a smartphone.  This week I want to talk about the app Shopular.  This app is great when you are around the Outlets or Malls.  It will tell you what deals that stores are running and exclusive coupons off of the app.  Download it today, save your favorite stores and use it when you hit those locations!




Walgreens

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Mitchum Deodorant, $1.99
**Buy 2, Get 2,000 Balance Points.**
Used two $1.00/1 (SS 7/14)
Paid: $1.98, Received 2,000 Balance Points
Final Price: Free

Bought 1 Pacon Poster Kit, $1.99, Clearance Price
Final Price: $1.99

Back-To-School Edition: Results of Week 1

Time to start blogging about Back-To-School.  This is week 1 of my series.  I am allowing myself $20.00 each week to do this and buy the end of July, I will be starting a back-to-school giveaway!!  This week I went to Staples twice.  I visited two different locations because I was in the area.  The second trip was to mainly get my scissors that I they were out of at the first location.  I mean, $11.99 scissors for $1.00.  Yes Please!  So check out my results for week 1!!  Next week, I will be heading to Hagerstown where there is an Office Max and more!

Back To School Series: Week 1 Results
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Staples

Trip #1

Bought 2 Avery Insertable Dividers, 5 Tab, $0.25, Sale Price
Limit 2
Final Price: $0.50

Bought 2 Wescott 5 inch Scissors, 2 pack, $1.00, Sale Price
Limit 2
Final Price: $2.00

Bought 2 Staples 3x5 Index Cards, $0.01, Sale Price
Must Spend $5.00 To Get Price
Final Price: $0.02

Bought 2 Bic Matic Grip Penicls, 5 pack, $1.00
Limit 2.
Final Price: $2.00

Labelshield Write Labels, $1.00, Clearance Price
Final Price: $1.00

Bought 2 Staples Cap Erasers, $0.01, Sale Price
Must Spend $5.00 To Get Price
Final Price: $0.02

Bought 2 Bic Roundstick Pens, $0.01, Sale Price
Must Spend $5.00 To Get Price
Final Price: $0.02


TOTAL FROM #1:  $5.90.               SAVED: $24.95


Trip #2

Bought 2 Staples Cap Erasers, $0.01, Sale Price
Must Spend $5.00 To Get Price
Final Price: $0.02

Bought 2 Bic Roundstick Pens, $0.01, Sale Price
Must Spend $5.00 To Get Price
Final Price: $0.02

Bought 2 Staples 3x5 Index Cards, $0.01, Sale Price
Must Spend $5.00 To Get Price
Final Price: $0.02

Bought 2 1.5 x 2 Notetabs, $1.00, Clearance Price
Final Price: $2.00

Bought 2 Wescott 9" Scissors, $1.00, Sale Price
Limit 2.
Final Price: $2.00

Bought 1 Crayola Crayons, $1.00
Final Price: $1.00

TOTAL FROM TRIP #2:  $5.36           SAVED: $34.87


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2013 Back To School Summary

                             SPENT         SAVED           SPENDING GOAL

THIS WEEK:   $11.26             $59.82                $20.00

TOTAL:            $11.26             $59.82                $20.00

Results Week: Week of 7/7

This week I decided to extend my usual couponing stops and added Target & Giant Eagle to the list!  I enjoyed getting different things again this week, mainly household items instead of hygiene.  Later this week, I will be added a second half onto the My Couponing Journey Page.  It will be my Back-To-School Results.  Sadly, I don't live near the main office supplies stores, so Friday when I need to go to the area of other reasons, I will stop in and get them.  Stay tuned for my results at the end of the week then!  Back to these results, Target was great with the text coupons offer FRESH to 82738.  They are great.  Rite Aid was a great week and sadly CVS was a bad week for me.  Everything I wanted was not on the shelves.  Maybe next week I will have a better week there!

Results Week: Week of 7/7-7/13
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Results Week: Week of 6/30-7/6

This week I heading to CVS & Rite Aid.  The week started Sunday at Rite Aid for me because the majority of the great deals were with coupons that expired that day.  I also had some high value John Frieda Rite Aid Coupons Print onto last week's receipt and the deal got better when I found then in a Buy One, Get One Free bundle!  I felt this week that the deals at CVS weren't that great.  I always enjoy buying my favorite cosmetic brand, like I did this week and I was happy to be couponing for combs/brushes.  I like it when the deals mix themselves up.  I also got $0.50 Extrabucks for my Spring Spending.  After I left the store, I saw the cashier never scanned my 20% off ad coupon.  I was a little upset about it, but it was too late!  With this being said, here's to better deals next week!

Results Week: Week of 6/30-7/6
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Results Week: Week of 6/23-6/29

I made the rookie couponing mistake of shopping later in the week. Thus, I ended up with a lot of rainchecks and not many products!!  Either way it wasn't too bad of a trip. I went to CVS & Rite Aid! 

Results Week 6/23-6/29
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Couponing Tip: Ironically, I planned out my weekly couponing tips beforehand and this week is to describe the best way of stockpile.  My saying goes, "Building up slow is the way to go!"  Get things here and there and build your pile according to your family needs.  There is no need to go all Extreme Couponing TV Style.    In the long run if you did it that way, would you really use 50 bottle of salad dressing before the expiration date?  Building up slow and according to your family needs ensures the best way to save the most money!