Results Week: Week of 3/17-3/23

I went on a coupon frenzy this week!!  I went and grabbed some great toy deals for my kids for Easter plus a little more.  I went into this knowing I was going over my $20 limit this week, but sometimes, you gotta do what you gotta do!  My haul was so big, I had to change the location of my usual picture spot!! This week I hit up Rite Aid, Target, Walmart, and CVS.  Funny story though, I went to a bigger city area to do my shopping this week.  For the first time ever, I decided to use my phone navigation to find a Rite Aid.  That will my first and last time I go into there.  I walked into a 1980's version of Rite Aid.  Then I found out quick they didn't carry my items I needed or they were very out of them (as in they need to get a truck, or two, or three in bad).  So I paid everything out of pocket, which made my total for this week a bit more, then I went to my usually home-base Rite Aid.  I was so happy to walk into my normal setting.  I have a small Rite Aid near my home and I won't complain about it like I use to!  I appreciate it a little more now!!  I also went to their Walmart, where I had a male foreigner as a cashier who was absolutely clueless about coupons.  So instead of paying $1.10 for more products, he refused my printable coupons because they wouldn't scan and I ended up paying a bit more.  I was a bit frustrated because they were huge overage moneymakers!  I won't even tell you the beginning of the horror story!  Next time I go to that Walmart, I am avoiding his register! I loved their CVS down there!  It's a bit on the bigger side and I walked in when they were putting their truck away, which meant I got everything and then some on my list!  Of course, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Target!!!  I always pay more out of pocket there it seems because I get those gift cards back, which ends up making it totally worth it!  I also got more items this week that were free or moneymakers that I will be donating soon!!

Results Week 3/17-3/23
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Couponing Tip: Don't be throwing away those tons of coupons you don't use when they expire!! Instead donate them!! Did you know that our military and their families can use coupons up to 6 months past their expiration date?  This program is called Coups for Troops.  It's a great program and it helps out families for those who protect us with their lives!!  Nothing than that is a greater feeling.  For more information on how you can do this, the information is one of Coupon Preview page on the left side.




CVS

The Coupon Machine gave me Save $5.00 when you spend $30.00 & My $5.00 Beauty Extrabucks.

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Pledge Multi-Surface, $3.50, Sale Price
Bought 2 Pledge Lemon Spray, $3.50, Sale Price
**Spend $14.00, Get $4.00 Extrabucks.  Limit 1.**
Used 1 Buy One Pledge Multi-Surface, Get One Free (Expires 3/23)
and used 2 $1.00/1 Pledge Lemon Spray (RP 3/17)
Paid: $8.50, Received $4.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $1.13 each

Bought 1 Coke 2 Liter, $0.99, Sale Price
Used $0.25/1 Coke 2 Liter (CVS Coupon Machine 3/17)
Final Price: $0.74

Carmex Healing Cream $4.99
**Buy 1, Receive $3.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $1.00/1 (Printable)
Paid: $3.99, Received $3.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.99

Bought 2 PAAS Egg Coloring Kits, $1.99, Regular Price
**Buy 1, Recieve $1.99 Extrabucks.  Limit 1.**
Used $1.00/2 (Printable)
Paid: $2.98, Received $1.99 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.49 each

Bought 2 Dentyne Ice Gum $1.57, Regular Price
Buy One Get One Free
Used $1.00/1 (SS 3/17)
Final Price: $0.29 each

Bought 1 Orbit To Go Cup, $4.49, Regular Price
Used $1.00/1 (Expires 3/31)
Final Price: $3.49

--Used Spend $30.00, Get $5.00 off coupon--

TOTAL FROM #1: $16.48. I used my total of $14.98 Extabucks, making my total $1.50. I received a total of $8.99 Extrabucks for next week.

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CVS Summary: Spent: $1.50    Saved: $46.06
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Walmart

Transaction #1

Bought 4 Poise Cooling Towelettes, $2.97, Regular Price
Used 4 $3.00/1 (Expires 3/23)
Final Price: $0.12 Moneymaker

Bought 2 Bic Sensitive Men Razors, 12 count, $2.68, Regular Price
Used 2 $3.00/1 (SS 3/17)
Final Price: $0.64 Moneymaker

Bought 2 Jumbo Coloring Books, $1.00, Regular Price
Final Price: $2.00

Mrs. Potato Head, $5.00, Sale Price
Used $2.00/1 Classic Potato Head (SS 3/17)
Final Price: $3.00

Bought 4 Duncan Hines Flavor Frosting Packets, $0.84, Regular Price
Used 4 FREE Duncan Hines Flavor Frosting Packets (SS 3/17)
Final Price: Free

TOTAL FROM #1: $4.99             Saved: $23.62



Target

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Schick Hydro Silk Razors, $7.99, Regular Price
**Buy 2, Receive $5.00 Target Gift Card.**
Used 2 $4.00/1 Schick Hydro Silk Razor (Expires 3/23)
Paid: $7.98, Received $5.00 Gift Card
Final Price: $1.49 each

Bought 3 Bounce Dryer Sheets, $1.97, Regular Price
Used 1 $3.00/3 (Expires 3/31)
and used $3.00/3 Target Coupon (Expries 4/6)
Final Price: Free

TOTAL FROM #1: $8.90 (tax!) & Received a $5.00 Gift Card         Saved: $22.00


Transaction #2

Bought 3 Bounce Dryer Sheets, $1.97, Regular Price
Used 1 $3.00/3 (Expires 3/31)
and used $3.00/3 Target Coupon (Expries 4/6)
Final Price: Free

Bought 1 Nerf Vortex Blaster Gun, $17.99
Used $30% off In-Ad Coupon
and Used $5.00/1 Nerf Gun Blaster (SS 3/17)
Final Price: $7.60

TOTAL FROM #2: $8.45. I used the $5.00 Gift Card making my total $3.45,  Saved: $23.39.

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Target Summary:   Spent: $12.35        Saved: $45.39
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Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Bought 1 7 Up Ten, 2 Liter, $1.11, Sale Price
Bought 2 Diet 7 Up, 2 Liter, $1.11, Sale Price
**Buy 3, Receive $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used $1.00/1 7 Up Ten 2 Liter (Rite Aid Facebook Easter Egg Hunt)
and Used $0.75/1 7 Up Ten (Expires 3/31)
and used $0.55/2 Diet 7 Up (Expries 3/31)
Paid: $1.69, Received $2.00 +Up Reward.
Final Price: $0.31 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Mitchum Deodorant, $3.99, Regular Price
Used $2.00/1 Ad-In Coupon
Used $1.00/1 (SS 3/17)
and got 20% off because of Gold Wellness Status
Final Price: $0.19

Bought 1 L'Oreal Advanced Therapy Shampoo, $3.99, Sale Price
Used $2.00/1 (Expires 3/23)
and used $1.00/1 (Rite Aid Ad Perk)
Final Price: $0.99

TOTAL FROM #1: $2.85.    Received $2.00 +Up Reward


Transaction #2

Bought 6 St. Joseph Aspirin, $6.49, Regular Price
**Spend $30, Get $20.00 +Up Reward.  Limit 2.**
Used 6 $2.25/1 (Expires 3/31)
Received 20% off for Gold Wellness Status
Paid: $17.64, Received $20.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $2.36 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Jesse's Girl Eyeliner, $1.99, Regular Price
Used $1.00/1 (Rite Aid Facebook Easter Egg Hunt)
Received 20%  off for Gold Wellness Status
Paid: $0.59

Bought 1 Oxy Daily Facial Cleanser, $4.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 1.**
Used $1.00/1 (RP 3/17)
and used $1.00/1 (Rite Aid Ad Perk)
Paid: $2.99, Received $2.00+Up Reward
Final Price: $0.99

Bought 7 Simplify Bath Toilet Paper, 4 pack, $0.99, Regular Price
**Spend $5.00, Receive $2.00 +Up Reward.**
Got 20% off Due to Gold Wellness Status.
Paid: $5.60, Received $2.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.52 each or $0.13 per roll!!


TOTAL FROM #2: $26.67. I used my $20.00 +Up Reward from last week making my total $6.67. From transaction #1, plus this transaction, I have a total of $26.00 +Up Rewards to use for next week.

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Rite Aid Summary: Spent: $9.52      Saved: $58.24
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2013 Coupon Journey Summary

                                       SPENT       SAVED       SPENDING GOAL

THIS WEEK                  $28.36       $173.01            $20.00

MONTH OF MARCH  $62.78       $372.72            $60.00

YEAR TO DATE           $165.17      $1240.09          $220.00

Results Week: Week of 3/10-3/16

There was many great deals this week!! I hit up Rite Aid twice, CVS, and Weis this week.  Rite Aid, I was a bit frustrated my first visit, the Poise raincheck didn't go as excepted. Though I had coupons making it free and getting $5.98 +Up Rewards back, they just deducted the rewards from the sale price and gave it to me free anyways. I shouldn't complain because I will be donating all the Poise I end up buying.  Then I found out the UTZ monthly deal isn't in my region!! Darn!!  I however, was excited to buy some of the Snapware.  Though I love couponing, it is refreshing to coupon for something different once in a while.  I also bought two more Mr. Potatohead Notebooks.  These are perfect for my kids when we make our 8 hour vacation drive in June!  This should entertain them for a little bit! I also think I got way too much junk food this week too!  I guess the kids will have much of it in their Easter Basket and as always, Mommy & Daddy can help limit the sugar intake ;).  CVS was fun too!  The magic machine made my day when the Almay coupon printed, since Almay was on my list and of course the 20% off!! Happy girl here!  Weis had many great deals food and non-food this week.  I just got two different products because I liked where their prices were at!!  I also hit Rite Aid a second time to take advantage of the St Joseph Monthly Deal.  That is a pure moneymaker and a bigger one if you are Gold Status!!  Since there is more than one limit, I am tempted to do it again, but would anyone need any aspirin? I think a box of donations might be in store in the near future

Results Week: 3/10-3/16
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Couponing Tips: Donate!! As a couponer, I love getting freebies and moneymakers, but sometimes they are products I don't use!!  I usually strongly urge for you to buy within your family means and uses, I also want to stress the importance of giving!!  I feel that couponing is a gift.  Not everyone has the time, patience, or even the understanding of coupons.  I feel because I can do this and it has helped my family out tremendously  you should do it also. Ask local churches and food banks what you can and can't donate.  Even some nursing homes take in donations!  I like to do it when I think I have too much of a product that I might not use in time.  Though I try not to do it, sometimes I overstock!  Last year, I ended up either getting free or making money of diabetic meters.  I was able to donate to family members that are diabetic in need of a new meter and also to a local church! There are so many way to contribute and I feel this is one way!  There isn't a better feeling than helping someone out!

CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Starburst Jelly Beans, $2.49, Sale Price

**Buy 2, Get $2.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**

Paid: $4.98, Received $2.00 Extrabucks

Final Price: $1.49 each

Bought 1 Gold Emblem Jelly Beans, $0.99, Sale Price

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

Final Price: FREE

Di-Gel, $5.00, Sale Price

**Buy 1, Get $2.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**

Use $2.50/1 (Printable)
Paid: $2.50, Received $2.00 Extrabucks

Final Price: $0.50

Bought 1 Almay iColor Shadow, $7.79, Regular Price

Bought 1 Almay iColor Liquid Eyeliner, $8.29, Regular Price

**Spend $10.00 Receive $4.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $5.00/2 (Printable)

and used $3.00/2 (CVS Coupon Machine)
and used 20% off Regular Priced Items (CVS Coupon)
Paid: $4.86, Recieved $4.00 Extrabucks

Final Price: $0.43 each

TOTAL FOR #1: $13.41.  I used my $12.99 Extrabucks from last week, making my total $0.42. I received a total of $8.99 Extrabucks, plus I should have $5.00 Beauty Bucks for next week giving me a total of $13.99 Extrabucks for next week.

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CVS SUMMARY: Spent: $0.42                    Saved:$30.71

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Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Poise Panty Freshners, $2.99--RAINCHECK
**Buy 1, Get $2.99 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**

--Gave it to me for free, instead of giving me +Up Rewards.--

Final Price: FREE

Bought 2 Playskool Mr. Potato Head Notebook, $1.99, Regular Price

**Buy 1, Get $1.00 +Up Reward. Limit 4.**
--20% off for Wellness Gold Status--

Paid: $1.39 each, Received $2.00 +Up Reward

Final Price: $0.39 each

Bought 2 Snapware 2 Cup, 4 pc Containers, $4.49, Sale Price

Bought 2 Snapware Rectangler Container, $3.51, Sale Price

**Spend $15.00, Get $5.00 +Up Reward.  Limit 2. Monthly Reward.**
Used four $2.00/1 (Expires 3/31)

Paid: $8.00, Received $5.00 +Up Reward

Final Price: $0.75 each

Bought 1 Utz Regular Chips, $0.99, Regular Price

Bought 1 Utz BBQ Chips, $0.99, Regular Price

(Epic Fail, my Rite Aid isn't included in the monthly promo)
--20% off for Wellness Gold Status

Final Price: $0.79 each

Bought 2 Chex Mix, $1.50, Sale Price

**Buy 2, Get $1.00 +Up Reward. Limit 1.**
Used one $0.60/1 (Printable)

and Used one $0.50/1 (Printable)

Paid: $1.90, Received $1.00 +Up Reward

Final Price: $0.45 each

Bought 1 3 Musketeers, King Size, $1.00, Sale Price

Bought 1 Twix, King Size, $1.00, Sale Price

**Buy 2, Get $1.00 +Up Reward. Limit 1**
Paid: $2.00, Received $1.00 +Up Reward

Final Price: $0.50 each

TOTAL FROM #1: $16.66. I used $16.00 +Up Rewards making my total $0.66. I received a total of $9.00 +Up Reward plus a $1.00 +Up Reward remaining from last week, making my total $10.00 +Up Reward that I will be using later this week.

Transaction #1

Bought 3 St. Joseph Aspirin, 200 ct, $9.99, Regular Price
Bought 1 St. Joseph Aspirin, 120 ct, $6.49, Regular Price
Bought 1 St. Joseph Aspirin, 36 ct, $2.49, Regular Price
**Spend $30 on Selected Emerson Products, Get $20 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used 3 $4.50 off any St. Joseph $9.99 or more (3/31)
Used 1 $2.50 off any St. Joseph $4.99 or more (3/31)
--Got 20% off because of Gold Wellness Status--
Paid: $15.40, Received $20.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $4.60 Moneymaker

TOTAL FROM #2: $15.40.  I used my $10.00 +Up Reward from my last transaction, making my total, $5.40.  I now have a total of $20.00 +Up Reward for next week.

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Rite Aid Summary: SPENT: $6.06        SAVED: $70.37
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Weis

Transaction #1

Bought 2 All Detergent, $2.99, Sale Price
Used $2.00/2 (RP 3/10)
Final Price: $3.98

Bought 1 Marcel Toilet Paper, $5.00, Sale Price
Used $1.00/1 (RP 3/10)
Final Price:$4.00


TOTAL FROM #1: $7.98.                   Saved:$9.52



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2013 Coupon Journey Summary

                                            Spent       Saved       Spending Goal

THIS WEEK:                     $14.52     $110.60        $20.00
MONTH OF MARCH:     $34.42      $199.71        $40.00
YEAR TO DATE              $137.81    $1067.08      $200.00

Results Week: Week of 3/3-3/9

This was a simple week of couponing for me.  The deals felt iffy for me, but I got the ones I wanted!  Plus while I was at each one, I bought the gift cards from the gift card giveaway!  I used the coupons that was about to expire at Walmart.  I did have two bags of Haribo Gummy Bears for my picture, but they are my husband's favorite and found them.  So I was down by one bag when I took the picture!  Men!!!  I went to three stores this week: Walmart, CVS, and Rite Aid.

Results Week 3/3
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Couponing Tip: Ibotta App.  Have you heard of it?  It is a new program you download on your smartphone.  It is really easy to use.  They give you a list of products that you can purchase.  When you purchase that item, you do three things (like something on facebook, watch a video, etc), then take a picture of the barcode on the product and the entire receipt.  Usually you will earn $0.75 or something along those lines with a product.  You can get paid through PayPal or donate it to a school!!  The only way I will use this app is when I buy something that is on my regular list.  I don't go out of my way to get that certain product.  To be honest, if you did that, you aren't truly saving!!





Walmart

Transaction #1

Bought 1 Comet 2x Plus, $1.24, Regular Price
Had a Try Me Free Rebate Sticker On It.
Paid: $1.24, Submitted the rebate, making this FREE
Final Price: Free

Bought 1 Venus Embrace Cartridge Refills, 4 count, $7.00, Clearance Price
Used $4.00/1 (Expires 3/31)
Final Price: $3.00

Bought 2 Scrabble Slam, $5.54, Regular Price
Used two $4.00/1 (Expired 3/3)
Final Price: $1.54 each

Bought 2 Harbio Gummy Bears, $1.08, Regular Price
Used two $0.30/1 (Expired 3/4)
Final Price:$0.78 each

TOTAL FROM #1: $8.80.      Saved: $8.64

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CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Kellogg's Corn Flakes, $2.00, Sale Price
Used 1 $1.00/2 (Expires 3/31)
and used $1.00/2 (CVS Coupon Machine)
Final Price: $1.00 each, when you buy 2

Bought 2 Right Guard Deodorant, $3.00, Sale Price
**Buy 2, Get $1.00 Extrabucks.  Limit 5.**Used $2.00/1 (RP 3/3)
Paid: $4.00, Recieved $1.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $1.50 each

Bought 1 Gold Emblem Spiced Jelly Beans, $0.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $0.99, Extrabucks.**
Paid: $0.99, Received $0.99 Extrabucks
Final Price: FREE

TOTAL FROM #1: $7.15. I only used $2.00 Extrabucks making my total $5.15.  I received $1.99 Extrabucks back.  Add that to what I had from last week, and I have a total of $13.99 Extrabucks to use for next week.


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CVS SUMMARY:  Spent: $5.15            Saved: $14.96
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Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Playskool Mr. Potato Head Notebook, $1.99, Regular Price
**Buy 1, Get $1.00 +Up Reward.  Limit 4.  Monthly Sale**
20% off price from Gold Status
Paid: $1.59 each, Received $2.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.59 each

Poland Springs 24 Pack Water, $3.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $1.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Paid: $3.99, Received $1.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $2.99

Bought 3 7 UP Ten 2 Liters, $1.33, Sale Price
**Buy 3, Get $1.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used three $0.75/1 (Spring Flavor Saver 3/3)
Paid: $1.74, Received $1.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.25

Bought 2 Bengay Ultra Strength Patches, $8.99. Regular Price
Buy 1, Get One 50%
**Spend $10, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward. Limit 4.**
Used two $4.00/1 (RP 3/3)
Paid: $5.48, Received $3.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $1.24 each

Bought 2 Schick Hydro Silk Razor, $12.49, Regular Price
Bought 4 Edge Shaving Gel, $3.49, Regular Price
**Spend $25, Receive $10.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used two $4.00/1 Schick Hydro Silk Razor (Expires 3/24)
and used two Buy One Get One Free Edge (Printable)
20% off Regular Price by Gold Status
Paid: $17.56, Received $10.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $2.93 each


TOTAL FROM #1: $29.95. I used $26.00 +Up Reward making my total $5.95.  I received a total of $17.00 +Up Reward to use for next week!

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RITE AID SUMMARY: Spent: $5.95    Saved: $65.51
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                              2013 Coupon Journey Summary



                                         Spent                   Saved          Spending Goal
THIS WEEK                   $19.90                 $89.11            $20.00
MONTH OF MARCH   $19.90                $89.11             $20.00
YEAR TO DATE            $123.39               $956.48          $180.00

Results Week: Week of 2/27-3/2

This has became an excited, event-filled week!  I can't believe this site and the work I have been putting into it was shown on television!! Even better, they want me to keep coming back!!  This was such a blessing and I need to take a moment and that Jesus for the great door he has opened.  This is becoming something bigger than what I had planned!! I am also thankful for such a great supportive husband!!  During the week, I did couponing a few times this week.  I messed up really bad on my first trip to Rite Aid, which turned into a second trip!  I couldn't get any of the Poise deals at Rite Aid or CVS, so rainchecks was my next option!!  CVS trip went smoothly.  I screwed up my preplanning math and paid a $1.00 more than planned. Oh well! Then I hit Walgreens for the first time this year!  If you are near a Walgreens, GO!!  They are having major clearance.  Of course, I don't go there often, so I always start out there without any Register Rewards, which makes my total a bit higher than my usual.  I also picked up some dryer sheets at Weis. Though I screwed up a bit these past two weeks on my planning, I think nothing can get me off this Cloud 9 feeling!!

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Results Week 2/27-3/2

Couponing Tip: I want to touch base a little on ecoupons!! Depending on the stores Coupon Policy, depends on how you can use ecoupons!! I suggest, as always, to review your coupon policy that should always be in your binder to understand it more!! Anyhow, did you know that multiple stores offer ecoupons to "clip" at a click?  All you do is go to that store's website, view the coupons, and sometimes you get lucky enough to find a great ecoupon to match up with the deal.  Depending on where you live, some store allow stacking with that coupon.  However places like, Weis, Giant Eagle, and Rite Aid do not offer this.  These are the only local areas where I live that offer the ecoupon program! So always check out the ecoupons while preplanning those trips to the store!


CVS

Sale prices valid between 2/24-3/2


Transaction #1

Bought 1 Thermacare, 1 count, $3.49, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $3.49 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Paid: $3.49, Received $3.49 Extrabucks
Final Price: Free

Bought 2 Colgate Sensitive Toothbrushes, $4.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $4.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2**
Used $1.00/2 (SS 2/24)
Paid: $8.98, Received $8.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.49 each

Bought 1 Hydro Schick 5 Razor, $9.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $4.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2.**
Use TRY ME FREE Coupon (Mailer)
Paid: Nothing.  Received $4.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $4.00 Moneymaker

TOTAL FROM #1: $12.47. I used $11.67 Extrabucks that I received last week, making my total $0.80. I received a total of $15.49 Extrabucks for my next transaction.


Transaction #2

Bought 1 Schick Shaving Gel $3.99, Regular Price
**Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2**
Used $0.75/1 (Mailer Coupon)
Paid: $3.24, Received $2.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $1.24

Bought 2 Neutrogena Men Shaving Cream, $5.99, Regular Price
**Buy 2, Receive $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $5.00/2 (SS 2/24)
Paid: $6.98, Received $5.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.99 each

Bought 1 Physician's Formula Blush Peach Pallet, $11.49, Regular Price
**Spend $10, Get $7.00 Extrabucks.  Limit 1.**
Used $1.00/1 (RP 2/17)
Paid: $10.49, Received $7.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $3.49

TOTAL FROM #2: $21.03. I used my $15.49 Extrabucks from the last transaction, making my total $5.54. I gained a total of $14.00 Extrabucks to use for next week!!


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CVS SUMMARY: Spent: $6.34           Saved: $46.20
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Rite Aid

Transaction #1


Bought 2 Brach's Jelly Beans, $1.00, Sale Price
**Buy 2, Receive $1.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Paid: $2.00, Receive $1.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.50 each

Schick Hydro Shaving Gel, $3.99, Regular Price
--Received a 20% off discount with Gold Wellness Status--
Used $2.00/1 (Rite Aid Ad Coupon)
and used $0.75/1 (SS 4/7)
Paid: $0.34

Revlon Nail Clippers, $2.19, Regular Price
40% off regular price
Used $1.00/1 (Expires 3/4)
Paid: $0.31

Bought 2 Neosporian Cream, $4.99, Sale Price
Bought 2 Band Aids, $2.50, Sale Price
**Spend $10, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward.  Limit 2.**
Used two $2.00/1 Neosporian (Printable)
and used $1.00/2 Bandaids (SS 2/24)
Paid: $9.98, Received $3.00 +Up Reward
Final Price:  $1.74 each

Bought 2 Nivea Lip $1.50, Sale Price
Use $3.00/2 (Expires 3/2)
Final Price: FREE

Bought 4 Secret Deodorant, $2.50, Sale Price
**Buy 2, Receive $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used four $1.00/1 (Expires 2/28)
Paid: $6.00, Received $4.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.50 each

TOTAL FROM #1: $18.83.  I used a total of $10.00 +Up Reward making my total $8.83.  I received a total of  $8.00 +Up Rewards. Add that to my $20.00 +Up Reward I haven't used yet, making my total for next week $28.00 +Up Rewards.

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Rite Aid Summary: Spent: $8.83       Saved: $34.07
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Walgreens

Transaction #1

Bought 1 Natrol Meltonin, 100 Count, $4.00, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $4.00 Register Reward.**
Paid: $4.00, Recieved $4.00 Register Reward
Final Price: FREE


TOTAL FROM #1: $4.00.  I gained a total of $4.00 Register Rewards  to use on my next transaction.

Transaction #2

Bought 1 Curacaine Rapid Anti-Itch Cream, $7.00
**Buy 1, Get $7.00 Register Reward.**
Paid: $7.00, Received $7.00 Register Reward
Final Price: FREE

TOTAL FROM #2: $7.00.  I used my $4.00 Register Reward making my total $3.00.  I received a $7.00 Register Reward for my next transaction.


Transaction #3


Bought 1 Remington 5 Blade Razor, $4.99, Clearance Price
Final Price: $4.99

Bought 2 No Nonsense Nylon Socks, $0.99, Clearance Price
Final Price: $1.98

Bought 2 No Nonsense Knee High Tights, $0.29, Clearance Price
Final Price: $0.58


TOTAL FROM #3: $7.85.  I used the $7.00 Register Reward, which made my total $0.85. This was a great little trip to Walgreens!!  I also have 3520 in Balance Points!!  Not too shabby for rarely being able to hit that store!


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WALGREENS SUMMARY: Spent: $7.85     Saved: $36.40
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Weis


Transaction #1

Bought 2 Arm & Hammer Dryer Sheets, $1.00, Sale Price
Used $1.00/2 (Printable)
Final Price: $0.50 each, when I bought 2


TOTAL FROM #1: $1.00.    Saved: $2.98.


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2013 Coupon Journey

                                                Spent             Saved        Spending Goal

THIS WEEK:                $24.02        $119.65          $20.00
MONTH OF FEBRUARY: $67.34        $594.87          $80.00

YEAR TO DATE:         $103.39      $867.37           $160.00

Results Week: Week of 2/17

I had such an off week this week.  I forgot my CVS Extrabucks at home.  Luckily, I didn't buy much, but that was depressing!!  Rite Aid, my bill was fabulous, however, I realized after I left that I didn't get an +up reward due to my wellness gold status! I will probably go back again at the end of the week just to buy one thing to get my $3 +up reward.  I can't complain though because I did get my $20 +up reward for the Buy & Save Promotion.  Sadly though, I had my days wrong and $7.00 +up rewards had expired.  I felt like having a funeral.  To me, it's like I took $7.00 out of my wallet and threw it in the trash. I did have great finds though at Weis & Giant Eagle!!  Plus to make my horrible week turn into gold, we got a shout out on WTAJ Channel 10 by Carolyn Donaldson, who recently became a new couponer!

Results Week 2/17-2/23
You Saved How Much

Couponing Tip: Clearance is every couponers dream!! The best part is to know when the is at their lowest.  When things just  get marked down, don't hurry up and stockpile on that item!! Wait a week or two until the price drops!!  The only way I will buy something right away is if the last one on the shelve and it's a piece of clothing or something that along those lines.  Patience isn't a great quality, but it's a great one to have with clearance!

CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Duracell Batteries, $3.99, Sale Price

**Buy 1, Get $1.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2. Sale until 2/23.**

Used 2 $1.00/1 (Expires 2/28)

Paid: $5.98, Received $2.00 Extrabucks

Final Price: $1.99 each

Bought 1 Brookside Chocolate $0.67, Sale Price

**Buy 1, Get $0.67 Extrabucks. Limit 1. Sale until 2/23**

Paid: $0.67, Received $0.67 Extrabucks

Final Price: Free

Bought 2 Gain Dish Liquid, $1.00, Sale Price

Used Spend $5.00, Get 2 for $1.00 (CVS Deal of the Day Coupon)

Final Price: $0.50 each

TOTAL FROM #1: $8.07. I was an idiot and left my extrabucks at home!  I gained $2.67 Extrabucks this week and add it to my $9.00 Extrabucks I left at home, making it a total of $11.67 Extrabucks for next week.

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CVS Summary: Spent: $8.07     Saved: $8.54

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Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Arm & Hammer My Way Spinbrush, $7.49, Regular Price

**Buy One Get One Free. Buy 2, Get $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 1.**

Used $2.00/1 (Printable)

Paid: $5.59, Received $2.00 +Up Reward

Final Price: $1.80 each

Bought 1 Papermate Sharp Writer, $3.69, Regular Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 4.**
Got 20% off with my gold wellness status.
Paid: $2.95, Received $2.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.95

Bought 2 CoverGirl 4 Pan Eye Shadow Kit $5.59, Regular Price
Bought 4 CoverGirl Eye Shadow $3.39, Regular Price
**Buy One, Get One 50% off. Spend $10, Get $3.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used 3 $3.00/2 (Expires 2/28)
Paid: $9.74, Received $3.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $1.22 each
(This is the one I messed up.  Will probably buy one more $3.39 eye shadow, use $1.00/1, to get my other $3.00 +Up Reward)

Bought 1 Chloroseptic $3.99
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 3.**
Paid: $3.99, Received $2.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $1.99

TOTAL FROM #1: $21.76.  I used my $21.00 +Up Rewards, making my total $0.76.  I reached my Buy & Save Promotion goal and gained a total of $26.00 +Up Rewards from this week.  As I said previously, I will probably go back and get my other eye shadow I forgot to gain my $3.00 +Up Reward.  Plus the CoverGirl items can count toward that $50.00 Rebate!!

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Rite Aid Summary: Spent: $0.76    Saved: $48.09
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Weis

Transaction #1

Bought 4 Scrubbing Bubbles $2.00, Sale Price
Used four $0.75/1 (Expires 2/24)
Final Price: $0.50 each


TOTAL FROM #1:  $2.12              Saved: $6.25


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Giant Eagle


Bought 4 Dial Soap, $1.00, Sale Price
Used two $1.00/2 (Printable)
Final Price: $0.50 each

Bought 4 Suave Kids Shampoo, $1.50,  Price Freeze
Used two $0.50/2 (Expires 2/24)
Final Price: $1.00 each


TOTAL FROM #1: $6.12.      Saved: $9.04
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                     2013 Coupon Journey Summary

                                               Spent               Saved          Spending Goal
THIS WEEK                          $17.07             $71.92           $20.00
MONTH OF FEBRUARY:   $43.32            $355.57          $60.00
YEAR TO DATE                 $79.37           $749.72          $140.00

Results Week: Week of 2/10

I have to admit once again, I am love, love, LOVING the Buy & Save Promotion that is happening at Rite Aid.  Not only has it scored me many extra +Up Rewards, but it has been producing many great sale items.  I was a bit excited for the Sucrets deal because our family has been battling the sore throats.  Not only that, but there have been other great deals that have been going on!  As any couponers wish, I hope that these great deals trickle into the months to follow!  CVS had a few great deals, I am still kind of disappointed in their sales as of late.  It seems that the better deals doesn't involve Extrabucks.  Either way, no one can pass up freebies and I hope CVS can turn the deals around for us in the near future!! I also got some free Crest and a great deal on Duracell at Giant Eagle too this week!

You Saved How Much
Results Week 2/10

Couponing Tip:  The major key to success is planning your trips ahead before going to the store.  Even more important, STICKING to your list.  The only way I will waver, is if I found some random amazing clearance deal or another deal that is stockpile price worthy!  To pre-plan to trip is vital.  You need to go through the flier and check out the deals and match coupons with them.  Then double check your favorite couponing site, You Saved How Much (of course) to see what deals we have found for you.  Use an envelope or fold up a piece of  paper that will hold your coupons in and write down your final list.  Personally, I like doing my final list according to aisles in the grocery store (or in transaction order for a drugstore).  After you complete that, go through your binder and put your coupons in the order of your list.  This way if you are questioning a product, if you don't get the product, or something else arises, you can get to that coupon quickly.  When you get to the register, make sure you have the correct coupons for your order.  I like to go back through, get multiple ones unstuck and make sure I got everything on my list. The cashier always appreciates an organized couponer!  This will help you not only maximize your savings, but help your shopping trip become less of a hassle!  Planning is always an important essential to successful money saving!



Rite Aid

Transaction #1


Bought 2 M&M Peanut Valentine Day Candy $2.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $1.00 +Up Reward.  Limit 4.**
Used two $1.00/2 on any Mars Valentine Candy (Expires 2/14)
and used $1.00/2 M&M's Candy (Rite Aid Ad Perk)
Paid: $3.98, Received $2.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.99 each

Bought 1 GE Smart Energy Light Bulb $3.99, Sale Price
Used $3.00/1 (Rite Aid Flier Ad Coupon)
and use $1.00/1 (Expires 3/31)
Paid: Nothing.

Bought 2 Skintimate Shaving Gel, $3.49, Regular Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 4.**
Used Buy One Get One Free (Printable) --no longer available
20% off Rite Aid Wellness Gold Status
Paid: $2.79, Received $4.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $1.21 Moneymaker

Bought 2 Edge Shaving Gel, $3.49, Regular Price

**Buy 1, Get $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 4.**
Used Buy One Get One Free (Printable) --no longer available
20% off Rite Aid Wellness Gold Status
Paid: $2.79, Received $4.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $1.21 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Lady's Speed Stick Deodorant, $2.49, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $1.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used $0.50/1 (Expires 2/24)
Paid: $1.99, Received $1.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.99

Bought 1 John Freida Precision Foam Hair Colour, $11.99, Sale Price
**Spend $10 in John Freida Products, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward. Limit 3.**
Used FREE (Mailer Coupon)
20% off Rite Aid Wellness Gold Status
Paid: Nothing, Received $3.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $3.00 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Colgate MaxClean Toothpaste $3.50, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $3.00 +Up Reward. Limit 4.**
Used $0.50/1 (Expires 2/23)
20% off Rite Aid Wellness Gold Status
Paid: $3.00, Received $3.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: FREE

Bought 4 Sucrets, $1.50, Sale Price
**Buy 2, Get $1.00 +Up Reward. Limit 4.**
Used 4 $1.00/1 (Printable)
Paid: $2.00, Received $2.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: FREE

Bought 1 John Freida Full Repair Shampoo, $6.99, Regular Price
Bought 1 John Freida Full Repair Conditioner, $6.99, Regular Price
**Buy 1, Get 1 50% off.**
**Spend $10, Get $3.00 +Up Reward. Limit 3.**
Used $3.00/2 (RP 2/10)
Paid: $7.48, Received $3.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $2.24 each

TOTAL FROM #1: $23.51. I used only $22.00 +Up Rewards making my total $1.51. I received a total of $22.00 +Up Rewards.  Add that to my remaining from last week, I have a total of $29.00 +Up Rewards for next week.  I also have $75.70 towards the Buy & Save Promotion.

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Rite Aid Summary: Spent: $1.51         Saved: $81.73
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CVS

Transaction #1


Bought 4 Hershey Simple Pleasures, $3.00, Sale Price
**Spend $15, Get $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used two $1.75/1 (Printable)--no longer available
and used three $1.50/1 (Expires 2/24)
Paid: $7.00, Received $5.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.40 each

Bought 1 Cologate Maxfresh, $3.00, Sale Price
Used $0.50/1 (Expires 2/23)
and used $2.50/1 Colgate Max (CVS Coupon Machine)
Final Price: Nothing.

 Bought 1 Physician's Formula Sexy Booster Blush, $6.14, Sale Price
Used $3.00/1 (Peelie)
Final Price: $3.14

Bought 2 L'Oreal Colour Riche Nail $6.29, Regular Price
**Spend $12.00, Receive $4.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $1.00/1 (Expires 3/24)
and used $4.00 off $12.00 cosmetic purchase (CVS Coupon Machine)
Paid: $6.58, Received $4.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $1.29 each

TOTAL FROM #1: $17.07. I used $11.99 Extrabucks making my total $5.08. I received a total of $9.00 ECB to use for next week.

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CVS Summary: Spent: $5.08   Saved: $47.08
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Giant Eagle

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Crest Toothpaste, $1.50, Sale Price
Used two $0.75/1 (Expires 2/28)
Final Price: FREE

Bought 2 Duracell Coppertop Batteries, $3.00, Sale Price
Used two $0.75/1 (Expires 2/28)
Final Price: $1.50 each


TOTAL FROM #1: $3.16.            Saved: $12.16


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2013 Coupon Journey Summary

                                                        Spent                  Saved                 Spending Goal

THIS WEEK:                           $9.59                 $143.97                   $20.00

MONTH OF FEBRUARY:           $26.25               $283.65                   $40.00

YEAR TO DATE:                          $62.30               $677.80              $120.00

Results Week: Week of 2/3

I have completed another week of couponing!  I have been noticing that some of the CVS sales seem to be minimal compared to Rite Aid.  I am assuming this is because of the Buy & Save Promotion.  Either way I am enjoying it!  I went back to Rite Aid this week and got my last Aveeno item to receive the $10 +up reward promotion that I didn't get last week.  At CVS, they had a great deal on a 12 pack of Pepsi Products for their Deal of the Day.  I scooped that up and some other items.  I spent a little more than I wanted, but it was well worth it.  CVS is still having a clearance frenzy.  I keep strolling through each aisle to see if I become lucky enough to find some freebies with coupons.  This week, I found the Oral B Complete Toothbrushes on clearance, making them free after coupons!  I also hit up Weis this week.  I have to say, they had a great sale going on food & nonfood wise.  I scooped up the deal, when you spend $15.00, Get $5.00 off instantly.

Results Week: Week of 2/3
You Saved How Much

Couponing Tip: One great way of finding coupons is on facebook!  If you "like" your favorite brands, they usually have exclusive coupons from time to time.  These coupons are usually higher in value. Also, your favorite brands from time to time, also have a freebie giveaway. Not only that, but our favorite couponing stores also have coupons!  Weis is now offering their ecoupons & when you visit their site, they sometimes have coupons for you to print off for their store.  Rite Aid as of lately are having "deals of the week."  These deals are limited and they are store coupons, which means stacking!  From time to time, CVS will issue coupons on their facebook or announce their store coupons, on their page, that you can print from their site. 

Weis

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Suave Deodorants, $1.67, Sale Price

**Spend $10.00, Get $5.00 off instantly.**

Used two $0.75/1. Limit 2 like coupons per transaction. (Expires 2/24)

Final Price: $0.17 each

Bought 2 Dove Bodywash, $6.19, Sale Price

**Spend $10.00, Get $5.00 off instantly.**

Used two $0.75/1 (printable)

(Will take the $5.00 off in this total to make it easier to understand)

Final Price: $2.19 each (after the $5 comes off instantly & coupons)

Bought 4 Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Toilet Brush Start Kit, $3.24, Clearance Price

Used four $3.00/1 (Expires 2/24)

Final Price: $0.24 each

TOTAL FROM #1:  $5.73.                     Saved: $39.17

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CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 4 Bagged M&M's, 12.6 oz, $3.00, Sale Price

**Spend $12.00, Receive $4.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2.**

Used $1.88/1 CVS Deal of the Day Coupon (Expires 2/4)

AND Used two $1.50/2 M&M Coupons (Expires 2/28)

AND Used $1.00/2 Mars Candy (CVS Coupon Machine)
Paid: $0.97 each, Received $4.00 Extrabucks

Final Price: $0.22 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Pepsi, 12 pack, $3.34, Sale Price

Used $1.50/1 on any Pepsi 12 pack, CVS Deal of the Day Coupon (Expired 2/4)

Final Price: $1.50

Bought 3 Oral B Complete Toothbrushes $0.99, Clearance Price

Used three $1.00/1 (Expires 2/28)
Final Price: FREE

Bought 1 Rapid Sleep PM, 4 count, $1.99, Regular Price

**Buy 1, Get $1.99 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**

Paid: $1.99, Received $1.99 Extrabucks

Final Price: FREE

Bought 1 Skintimte Shaving Gel, $4.19, Regular Price

**Buy 1, Get $2.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**

Used $1.00/1 (Expires 2/24)

Paid: $3.19, Received $2.00 Extrabucks

Final Price: $1.19

Bought 1 Gillette Venus Razor, $7.29, Regular Price

**Buy 1, Get $4.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1**

Used $2.00/1 (Expires 2/28)
Paid: $5.29, Received $4.00 Extrabucks 

Final Price: $1.29

**I also had a 20% of Regular Priced Items print out of the machine.  This took off $1.94 from this total.**

TOTAL FROM #1: $18.15. I used my $11.00 Extrabucks from last week, making my total $7.15. I received a total of $11.99 Extrabucks to use for next week.

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CVS SUMMARY: Spent: $7.15          Saved: $40.58

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Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Bought 1 Aveeno Brilliant Daily Facial Scrub, $7.99, Regular Price

**Spend $25.00, Receive $10.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2. Good until 3/2**

Used $1.00/1 (Expired 2/6)
--Took 20% off regular price since I have gold wellness status.--

Paid: $5.39, Received $10.00 +Up Reward

Final Price: $4.61 Moneymaker

Bought 3 7 UP, 2 Liters, $0.99, Sale Price

**Buy 3, Receive $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
--Took 20% off regular price since it was a better deal, since I have gold wellness status.--

Paid: $2.99, Received $2.00 +Up Reward

Final Price: $0.33 each

Bought 2 GE Energy Bulbs, 2 pack, $5.99, Sale Price

**Buy 1, Get $4.00 +Up Reward.  Limit 2.**
Used two $1.00/1 (Expires 3/31)
Paid: $9.98, Received $8.00 +Up Reward

Final Price: $0.99 each

Bought 1 Conair Bobby Pins, $2.39, Regular Price

Bought 1 Scunci Jaw Clips, $3.99, Regular Price

**Buy 2 Conair or Scunci Products, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward.**

Used one $1.00/1 Scunci or Conair Product $3.99 or more (Rite Aid Ad Perk)
--Took 20% off regular price since I have gold wellness status.--

Paid: $0.55 each, Received $3.00 +Up Reward

Final Price: $1.90 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Clear Scalp Shampoo, $4.99, Sale Price

Bought 1 Clear Scalp Conditioner, $4.99, Sale Price

**Buy 1, Get 2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used one Buy One Shampoo, Get Conditioner Free (Expires 2/10)

and used $1.00/1 Clear Scalp Product (Rite Aid Ad Perk)

--Also took 20% off regular price, because it was a better deal, since I have gold wellness status.--

Paid: $3.79, Received $4.00 +Up Reward

Final Price: $0.21 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Listerene Pocket Paks, $2.99

**Buy 1, Get $2.00 +Up Reward.  Limit 2.**
Paid: $2.99, Received $2.00 +Up Reward

Final Price: $0.99

TOTAL FROM #1: $32.78. I used my $29.00 +Up Rewards from last week, making my total $3.78. I received a total of $29.00 +Up Rewards to use for next week.  I also have a total of $31.19 towards the Buy & Save Promotion. For those who don't know, when you spend a $100, you get a $20 +Up Reward.

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RITE AID SUMMARY: Spent: $3.78    Saved: $59.93

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2013 Coupon Journey Summary

                                                Spent                 Saved              Spending Goal

THIS WEEK:                          $16.66              $139.68                $20.00

MONTH OF FEBRUARY:    $16.66              $139.68                $20.00

YEAR TO DATE:                   $52.71              $533.83                $100.00