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

Bought 1 Physician's Formula Sexy Booster Lip, $10.49, Regular Price

**Spend $10, Get $6.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $1.00/1 (SS 8/18)
and used $4.00 off when you spend $10 (CVS Coupon Machine)
Paid:$5.49, Received $6.00 Extrabucks

Final Price: $0.51 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Coke Classic 2 Liter, $0.99

Used $0.74 for a Coke 2 Liter (CVS Coupon Machine, last week)

Final Price: $0.74

Bought 1 CVS Training Pants, 2 count, $0.99

**Buy 1, Get $0.99 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Paid: $0.99, Received $0.99 Extrabucks

Free

TOTAL FROM #1:  $13.33. I used $13.00 Extrabucks making my total $0.33. I received a total of $13.99 Extrabucks to use for next week.

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CVS Summary: Spent: $0.33      Saved:56.18
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Rite Aid

Bought 2 Snapware Mini 4 piece Set, $2.89, 50% off Sale

Used $2.00/1 (Expires 8/31)

Final Price: $0.89 each

Bought 1 Snapware Rectangular Set, $2.34, 50% off Sale

Used $2.00/ 1 (Expires 8/31)
Final Price: $0.34

Bought 2 CoverGirl Eye Enhancers, $3.39, Regular Price

Buy One, Get One 50% off

**Buy 2, Get $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 1.** Used $3.00/2 (Expires 8/31)
Paid: $2.18, Received $2.00 +Up Rewards

Final Price: $1.09 each

Bought 1 Simply Purified Water, 24 pack, $2.99, Sale Price

**Buy 1, Get $1.00 +Up Reward. Limit 1.**
--Received a 20% Gold Wellness Status Discount--

Paid: $2.99, Received $1.00 +Up Reward

Final Price: $1.99

TOTAL FROM #1: $6.99. I used $6.00 +Up Reward making my total $0.99.  I received $3.00 +Up Reward and had $1.00 +Up Reward leftover making it a total of $4.00 +Up Reward.

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Rite Aid Summary: Spent $0.99   Saved: $15.55

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2013 Coupon Journey Summary

                                          Spent     Saved      Spending Goal

THIS WEEK:                  $1.32       $81.73       $20.00

MONTH OF AUGUST:  $35.76   $315.02      $80.00

YEAR TO DATE:          $404.87   $3829.80    $700.00