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!

Results Week: Week of 6/16-6/22

It was a good week for couponing this week!  I hit my usual spots Rite Aid & CVS.  I spent a little more at CVS than usual, but I really wanted to get the Coke Deal, so I did.  Rite Aid wasn't too bad.  My printer ran out of ink, so I couldn't print off my vital coupons to make a greater shopping trip happen.  Either way, I did get some goodies to add to my ever-growing stockpile!  I am hoping to shake things up a little and hit a Target in the near future!! Here's to hoping for great clearance deals!

Results Week: Week of 6/16-6/22
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Results Week: 6/9-6/14

This week my journey was in Myrtle Beach.  There was a CVS around the corner, so I only went there this week.  I felt I did fairly good for a quick couponing trip.  I will apologize for the lack of quality picture, it was taken with my cell phone.  Hopefully this weekend and next week I will be able to catch up on the blog!! I feel like I am weeks behind and not giving you all the best chances of finding deals!


Couponing Tip: One great tip I want to share with you was based on myself traveling.  I downloaded a few apps I really love.  One is called Gas Buddy, it helps you find the cheapest place to find gas near you!! Those few cents can add up fast!!  Another is Hotel Tonight, it will help you find an affordable hotel near you.  My favorite is Yelp!  This helps you find many different things near you, plus it shows other app users reviews on those places!!  I found a great Italian Restaurant, great on price and has to have my now favorite tasting pizza I've ever had!

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Results Week: 6/9-6/14

CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 3 Trident Gum, $1.00, Sale Price
**Buy 3, Get $1.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $1.00/3 (Expires 6/30)
Paid: $2.00, Received $1.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.33 each

Coke 2 Liter, $0.99
Used $0.25/1 (CVS Coupon Machine)
Final Price: $0.74

Bought 2 Rimmel Nail Polish, $4.59, Regular Price
Bought 1 Rimmel Mascara, $4.19, Regular Price
Buy 1, Get 1 50% off
**Spend $10.00, Receive $3.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used three $1.00/1 (Expires 6/30)
and used $4.00 off when you spend $12.00 (CVS Coupon Machine)
and used 25% off Regular Price
Paid: $1.87, Received $3.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $1.13 Moneymaker

Bought 1 John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Shampoo, $6.99, Regular Price
Bought 1 Jergens Lotion, $2.67, Regular Price
**Buy 2, Receive $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2.**
Used FREE John Frieda Product (Facebook Mailer Coupon)
and used 25% off regular priced
Paid: $2.00, Received $5.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $3.00 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Gillette ProGlide Fusion Power, $9.79, Regular Price
**Buy 1, Get $4.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $3.00/1 (Expires 6/30)
Paid: $4.34, Received $4.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.34

Bought 1 Cow Tail, $0.57, Regular Price
Used 35% off Regular Price
Final Price: $0.42

Bought 1 Gold Emblem Gummy Bears, $0.99
Used 25% off Regular Price
Final Price: $0.74

TOTAL FROM #1:  $18.68. I used $17.00 Extrabucks from last week, which made my total $1.68. I got a total of $18.00 Extrabucks.


Transaction #2

Bought 1 Contour Next EX Glucose Meter, $10.00, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $10.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Paid: $10.00, Received $10.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: Free

TOTAL FROM #2:  $10.00. I used $10.00 Extrabucks which made my total FREE. I gained a total, from both transactions, $18.00 Extrabucks to use for next week.

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CVS Summary: Spent: $1.68   Saved: $59.04
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2013 Coupon Journey Summary

                            Spent        Saved       Spending Goal

This Week:           $1.68       $59.04        $20.00

Month of June:     $10.65      $131.12       $40.00

Year To Date:       $276.44    $3084.00     $460.00

Results Week: Week of 6/2-6/8

This has been a crazy week for me.  I am getting ready to leave for vacation, so my couponing this week was a bit rushed!  Also, I apologize in advanced for the limited blog spots.  I will be enjoying the beach this week and will work on the blog in the evenings/early mornings.  This week I went to CVS & Weis.  Just a small bit of items.

Results Week 6/2-6/8
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Couponing Tip: Towards the end of the month, my second favorite shopping season is happening, Back to School Shopping.  My first is Black Friday!   Anyhow, we will be doing a Back To School Series each week on where the deals are!!  Plus if everything works out, we will be on Central PA Live to give shopping tips!!





CVS
Bought 1 Dr. Pepper 2 Liter, $0.99, Sale Price
Used $0.25/1 (CVS Coupon Machine)
Final Price: $0.74

Bought 2 Oral B Battery Powered Toothbrushes, $5.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2.**
Used two $3.00/1 (PG 6/2)
Paid:$5.98, Received $4.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.99 each

Soft Soap Hand Soap, $2.99, Sale Price
Used $0.35/1 (SS 6/2)
Paid: $2.64, Received $2.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.64

Bought 2 Secret Clinical Deodorant, $4.00, Sale Price
Used $3.00/1 (PG 6/2)
Final Price: $1.00 each

Bought 1 Physicians Formula Felt Eyeliner, $7.79, Regular Price
**Buy 1, Get $7.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $1.00/1 (Expires 7/31)
Paid: $6.79, Received $7.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.21 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Tena Pads, $3.79, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $3.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Paid: $3.79, Received $3.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.79

TOTAL FROM #1:  $22.22. I used my $17.75 Extrabucks from last week, making my total $4.47. I also gained $16.00 Extrabucks to use for next week!

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CVS Summary: Spent: $4.47          Saved: $52.58
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Weis

Bought 4 Crest Toothpaste, $2.00, Sale Price
**Buy 4, Get $5.00 Catalina on your next purchase.**
Used $2.00/3 (PG 6/2)
and used $0.50/1 (PG 6/2)
Final Price: $3.00,  Received $5.00 Catalina

Bought 3 Colgate Total Mouthwash, $2.50, Sale Price
Used three $2.00/1 (SS 6/2)
Final Price: $0.50 each

TOTAL FROM #1 $4.50             Saved: $19.50
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                                                                    2013 Coupon Journey



                                   Spent    Saved     Spending Goal
THIS WEEK:           $8.97      $72.08      $20.00
MONTH OF JUNE: $8.97    $72.08       $20.00
YEAR TO DATE:   $274.76  $3024.96    $440.00