Results Week: Week of 5/12-5/18

I enjoyed couponing this week!  I screwed up at CVS, but my total still came out good.  Ended up with much less Extrabucks than planned!  Here my two-year-old decided to hold my eyeshadow that should've been on my first transaction and so that was my messed up!  You win some & lose some!  Rite Aid, I am slowly crawling out of the low amount of +Up Rewards week-to-week.  And for the first time this year, I couponed at Family Dollar.  The local one was having a Grand Re-Opening with some awesome stellar deals!  I picked up a few items and am very pleased how everything turned out this week!  I am thinking about this week coming hitting up Walmart to get those few deals before the coupons expire at the end of the month.

Results Week of 5/12-5/18
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Couponing Tip: There is a must have deal to have this week!  You get your coupons, get your game plan on, get to the store, and empty shelves and no product in sight.  What do you do?  Rainchecks! Each store varies on their raincheck policy.  Majority of them expire within 30 days when issued.  CVS has one of the best one because theirs doesn't expire...ever!  

Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Bought 1 Revlon Luxurious Colorsilk Buttercream, $4.99, Sale Price

Use $2.00/1 (Expires 5/31)

and used $3.00/1 (Rite Aid Ad-Perk)

Final Price: Free

Bought 2 Visine Eye Drops, $5.00, Sale Price

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

Used two $2.00/1 (Expires 5/31)

Paid: $6.00, Received $4.00 +Up Reward

Final Price: $1.00 each

Bought 2 Garnier Nutrisse Hair Color, $7.00, Sale Price

**Buy 2, Get $5.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**

--Got 20% off regular price with Wellness Gold Status--

Used two $2.00/1 (Expires 6/1)

and used $3.00/1 (Rite Aid Adperk)

Paid: $6.58, Received $5.00 +Up Reward.

Final Price: $0.79 each

TOTAL FROM #1: $12.72.  I used $4.50 +Up Reward from last week making my total $8.22. I earned a total of $9.00 +Up Rewards to use for next week.

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Rite Aid Summary: Spent: $8.22      Saved: $31.38

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CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Crest Toothpaste, $3.99, Sale Price

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

Used two $1.00/1 (Expires 5/31)

Paid: $5.98, Received $4.00 Extrabucks

Final Price: $0.99 each

Bought 2 M&M's Bags, $2.50, Sale Price

Used $1.50/1 (Expires 5/25)

and used $2.00/2 (CVS Coupon Machine)

Final Price: $0.75 each

Bought 1 Hershey's Chocolate, $1,19

Bought 1 Hershey's Air Delight, $0.25

Used $1.00 off when you buy Hershey's Chocolate & Air Delight (Expires 5/31)

Final Price: $0.22 each

Bought 1 Revlon Nail Polish, $5.99, Regular Price

**Buy 1, Get $3.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**

Used $1.00/1 (SS 5/12)

and used 30% off Regular Price Coupon

Paid: $4.19, Received $3.00 Extrabucks

Final Price: $1.19

Garnier Facial Wipes, $6.79, Regular Price

**Spend $15.00, Get $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**

Used $2.00/1 (RP 5/12)

and used 30% off Regular Price Coupon

Paid: $5.50, Received $5.00 Extrabucks

Final Price: $0.25 each

Bought 1 Gillette Venus Razor, $7.29, Regular Price

**Buy 1, Get $3.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**

Used $3.00/1 (Expires 5/31)

Paid: $1.10, Received $3.00 Extrabucks

Final Price: $1.90 Moneymaker

L'Oreal Infalliable Never Fail 2-in-1 Lip Color, $12.79, Regular Price

**Spend $15.00, Get $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $4.00/1 (Expires 7/1)

and used spend $12.00, Get $4.00 off (CVS Coupon Machine)

and used 30% off coupon

(this is where the eye shadow should be, but it is on the next transaction--my mess up!)

Paid: $4.90  (Check for the rest of the completion in #2)

Colgate Sonic 360 Toothbrushes, Twin Pack, $12.99, Regular Price

**Spend $10.00, Receive $5.00 Extrabucks.  Limit 2.**
Used $2.00/1 (SS 5/12)

and used 30% off regular price coupon

Paid: $7.09, Received $5.00 Extrabucks

Final Price: $2.09

TOTAL FROM #1: $27.14. I used my $26.00 Extrabucks making my total $1.14.  I received a total of $20.00 Extrabucks.

Transaction #2

Bought 1 L'Oreal Eye Shadow, $4.99, Regular Price

**Spend $15.00, Get $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**

Used $1.00/1 (Expires 5/26)

Paid: $3.99, Received $5.00 Extrabucks

(Final Price of eye shadow and lip stick above combined)
Final Price: $1.95 each

Bought 1 Schick Hydro Silk Disposable Razors, $11.99, Sale Price

**Buy 1, Get $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**

Used $4.00/1 (Expires 5/31)
Paid: $7.99, Received $5.00 Extrabucks

Final Price: $2.99

TOTAL FROM #2: $12.04.  I used $11.00 Extrabucks making my total $1.04.  I received a grand total of $17.00 Extrabucks to use for next week!

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CVS Summary: Spent: $2.18         Saved: $90.06

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Family Dollar

Transaction #1

Bought 4 Lady's Speed Stick, $1.50, Sale Price

Used two Buy One, Get One Free (Expires 5/19)

--Up to $2.99 (took off complete up to amount)

Final Price: $0.01 each!

Bought 2 Tampax Radiant, $3.50, Sale Price

Used $3.00/1 (From Previous Purchased Box)

and used $2.00/1 (from Previous Purchased Box)

Final Price: $2.00

TOTAL FROM #1:  $2.14.          Saved: $10.80

**These deals for Family Dollar Expired on 5/14**

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2013 Coupon Journey Summary

                                 Spent       Saved     Spending Goal

THIS WEEK              $12.54   $132.24       $20.00

MONTH OF MAY      $19.62   $228.82       $40.00
YEAR TO DATE        $249.79  $2090.73    $380.00

Results Week: Week of 5/5-5/11

Another week of couponing complete!  I went to my usual spots Rite Aid & CVS.  I wasn't thrilled with Rite Aid Deals this week and was even more disappointed in how many +up rewards I have for next week, but we shall move on!!! CVS was a really great week!! I got the 25% off Regular Price coupon again!!  I spent a little more than I was intended to, but no regrets!! I also couldn't help myself and my daughter and I shared a thing of M&M's before the picture happened.  She said they were yummy (she's two)!

Results Week 5/5-5/11
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Couponing Tip: I want to discuss another app out there called the Shopkick App.  It's an interesting app to use when you go shopping.  Different places you check in with this app and earn "kicks."  If you use certain coupons or scan certain items they offer, you will also earn additional "kicks."  With these "kicks" you can grab goodies like free gift cards or try to get lots of kicks for a Coach Purse or other items!!  This isn't a 'get rich overnight' thing, but it's a little goodie to use while shopping to earn more freebies!





CVS

Bought 1 L'Oreal Healthy Look Hair Color, $6.00, Sale Price
Used Get One Free (Mailed Coupon)
Final Price: Free

Bought 1 Kleenex Tissues, 60 count, $0.99, Sale Price
Used $0.25/1 (CVS Coupon Machine)
Final Price: $0.74

Bought 1 Physician's Formula Tinted Moisturizer, $12.29, Regular Price
Save $6.00
Used $1.00/1 (Expires 6/30)
Final Price: $5.29

Bought 2 M&M Plain Singles, $1.19, Regular Price
Buy 1, Get the second $0.25
Used $0.50/2 (Printable)
Final Price: $0.60 each

Bought 2 Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste, $4.99, Regular Price
**Spend $10.00, Get $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2.**
Used two $1.00/1 (Expires 5/31)
and used 25% off regular priced
Paid: $5.49, Received $5.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.25 each

Bought 2 Sally Hansen Diamond Nail Polish, $5.49, Regular Price
**Spend $10.00, Get $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used two $4.00/1 (RP 5/5)
and used 25% off regular price
Paid: $0.78, Received $5.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $4.22

Bought 4 Eucerin Lotion Creme, 2.7 oz, $5.99, Regular Price
**Spend $20.00, Get $10.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used two $3.00/2 (RP 5/5)
and used 25% off regular price
Paid: $13.16, Recieved $10.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.79

Bengay, $5.49, Regular Price
**Buy 1, Get $1.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $3.00/1 (Expires 5/31)
and used 25% off regular price
Paid: $1.12, Received $1.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.12

TOTAL FROM #1: $26.52.  I used my $21.00 Extrabucks making my total $5.52. I then received $21.00 Extrabucks for next week!

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CVS Summary: Spent: $5.52           Saved: $72.21
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Rite Aid

Bought 2 Bengay $3.99, Sale Price
Used two $3.00/1 (Expires 5/31)
Final Price: $0.99 each

Bought 2 Morton Salt, 26 oz, $0.99, Regular Price
**Buy 2, Get $1.00 +Up Reward.**
--Got 20% off for Wellness Status.--
Paid: $1.58, Received $1.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.29 each

Bought 1 Street King Energy Shot, $2.00, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $0.50 +Up Reward. Limit 1.**
Used $1.00/1 (Rite Aid Ad Perk)
Paid: $2.00, Received $1.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $1.00

Bought 2 Stayfree, $3.00, Sale Price
**Buy 2, Get $3.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used $1.00/1 (SS 5/5)
Paid: $4.00, Received $3.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.50 each

TOTAL FROM #1: $9.56.  I used my $8.00 +Up Rewards making my total $1.56. I received only  $4.50 +Up Rewards to use for next week.

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Rite Aid Summary:  Spent: $1.56           Saved: $24.37
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2013 Coupon Journey

                                          Spent        Saved        Spending Goal

THIS WEEK:                  $7.08         $96.58          $20.00

MONTH OF MAY:       $7.08          $96.58          $20.00

YEAR TO DATE:          $237.95      $1958.49      $360.00

Results Week: Week of 4/28-5/4

This week was an interesting week for me, especially at Rite Aid.  I felt sooooo bad for the store manager.  I went when they first opened Monday morning, usually the only one in there.  Well she was the only one there and because of my gold status, I needed a ton of coupons marked down.  I felt bad about it because all at once everyone and their cousin decided to come into the store and ask her a ton of questions.  In her frustration, I guess she didn't notice that she missed some coupons that she needed to mark down.  I didn't question why this happened.  Instead, I got a pack of diapers with my +up rewards that was set to expire that day because my first transaction was way cheaper than expected.  Until that evening, I had no idea why it was that cheap until I was able to sit down and review my receipt. I went in and talked to her the next day and she said it was nice of me to notice it, but it was her mistake and congrats! CVS went smooth and I got everything I wanted and was thrilled to have had to 25% off e-mail :).

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Results Week 4/28-5/4

Couponing Tip: I think I am going to hit home on Ethic Couponing this week.  It bothers me when I go to the stores and here how people abuse the system by having multiple cards for one store for the them, their husband, their children, and others.  When I went shopping last month before going on TV, the lady at the Altoona CVS said it has gotten so bad they have to ask the person, if they use another card, that the cardholder has to be present. When I was in Rite Aid Monday, the store manager told me that people get around the limit of 4 by having those extra cards.  If you do it, I will say kudos because I am unsure if I could  keep multiple cards straight all the time.  Other than that, I think it's a bit shameful to do that.  It just gives couponers, who already have a bad stigma, and even worse one! As much as I love freebies and good deals, I feel it's a bit wrong to clear the shelves.  Apart of couponing is to not only get a good deal, but to also share the deals and help fellow couponers out! We all are out there for the same goal, which is to save money by having a stockpile that fits our family needs.  When I see how big the extreme couponers stockpiles are, unless you have a family that will eat/use all of it before the expiration date, then it's not saving, it's hoarding.  You aren't saving money if you aren't using it!  The only way that rule doesn't apply is if I am donating.  Usually then it is a freebie or moneymaking item!  I just wanted to stress the importance of not abusing the store policies or couponing rules!  Mix that in with a little common sense and you can't go wrong! Happy Deal Hunting!


Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Bought 4 Zyrtec, 5 count, $6.00, Sale Price
**20% off Gold Status was applied**
Used 4 $6.00/1 (SS 4/28)
Final Price: $1.64 Moneymaker (Manager forgot to price down coupons)

Bought 1 Schick Quattro Titanium Razor, $10.49, Regular Price
**20% off Gold Status was applied.**
Used $10.00/1 Men's Schick Razor (Coupon off of Previous Rite Aid Receipt)
Final Price: Free

Bought 1 Schick Hydro Silk Razor, $12.49, Regular Price
**20% off Gold Status was applied.**
Used $10.00/1 Women's Schick Hydro Silk Razor (Coupon off of Previous Rite Aid Receipt)
Final Price: Free

Bought 1 John Freida Luxurious Volume Shampoo, $6.99, Regular Price
Bought 1 John Freida Full Repair Volume Conditioner, $6.99, Regular Price
Buy One, Get One 50% off
**Buy 2, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used $2.00/1 Luxurious Volume Hair Care Product (Printable)
and used $5.00/1 Full Repair Conditioner (Coupon off of Previous Rite Aid Receipt)
Paid: $3.49, Received $3.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.25 each

Bought 2 Mike & Ike, $1.00, Sale Price
**Buy 2, Receive $1.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Paid: $2.00, Received $1.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.50 each

Bought 2 Haribo Gummy Bears, $1.00, Sale Price
**Buy 2, Receive $1.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Paid: $2.00, Received $1.00 +Up Reward.
Final Price: $0.50 each


TOTAL FROM #1: $0.95. I am unsure how I got that total, but that is what the register told me!  I also received $5.00 +Up Rewards from this transaction.


Transaction #2

Pampers Dry Diapers, $12.49, Regular Price
**20% Gold Status Discount Applied**
Used $1.50/1 (Printable)
Final Price: $8.49

TOTAL FROM #2: $8.49. I used my $6.00 +Up Rewards that was expiring that day, making my total $2.49. I still had $2.00 +Up Reward from last week &my $5.00 +Up Rewards from the last transaction for next week!

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Rite Aid Summary: Spent: $3.44                 Saved: $74.04
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CVS

Bought 1 Hershey Chocolate Single, $0.99, Sale Price
Bought 1 Hershey Air Delights Single, $0.99, Sale Price
Used $1.00/2 (Expires 6/1)
and used $0.99/1 (CVS Coupon Machine)
Final Price: Free

Bought 2 Oral B Battery Toothbrushes, $5.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $3.00 Extrabucks.  Limit 2.**
Used two $3.00/1 (Expired 4/30)
Paid: $5.98, Received $6.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: Free

Bought 2 CVS Travel Toothbrush Holders, $0.37, Clearance Price
Final Price: $0.74

Bought 2 Gillette Venus Razors $7.29, Regular Price
**Buy 2, Receive $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used two $3.00/1 (PG 4/28)
and 25% off Regular Price Coupon
Paid: $4.94, Received $5.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.06 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Febreeze Candle, $4.29, Regular Price
Bought 4 Febreeze Car Clips, $4.19, Regular Price
**Spend $20.00, Get $10.00 Extrabucks, Limit 1.**
Used one $0.50/1 Candle (PG 4/28)
and used four $1.00/1 Car (PG 4/28)
and used 25% off Regular Priced Coupon
Paid: $11.23, Received $10.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.25 each


TOTAL FROM #1: $23.53.  I used a total of $20.00 Extrabucks from last week, making my total $3.53. I then received a total of $21.00 Extrabucks to use for next week!

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CVS Summary:  Spent: $3.53            Saved: $56.33
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2013 Coupon Journey Summary

                                           Spent           Saved          Spending Goal

THIS WEEK:                    $6.97           $130.37        $20.00                 

MONTH OF  APRIL:      $37.84         $426.30        $80.00

YEAR TO DATE:            $230.17       $1861.91      $340.00

Results Week: Week of 4/21-4/27

This felt like a great week of couponing!! Sunday I was able to get my Target bag and did an excellent couponing trip!!  I headed over to Walgreens that day and did a great job there.  Luckily, I noticed the mistake on the last transaction.  Somehow it didn't give me the sale price or the Balance Points.  So I readjusted the last transaction.  It won't make much sense, but that is the math I figured out.  Then  a day or two later to CVS, Target, and Rite Aid.  CVS trip went amazingly well!  Rite Aid sales were a huge disappointment.   Then my second trip to Target was okay, but I wasn't thrilled my phone internet decided not to work and I couldn't get the deals that I would have with the mobile coupons.  Hopefully I can go back and get them some other time before they expire!

Results Week 4/21-4/47
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Couponing Tip:  One of the biggest mistakes beginning coupons do is not pacing themselves.  They get the thrill of the deals and then before they know it they are chasing every deal out there.  Not that it's a bad thing, but it's not great!  In the long run you are going to end up burning out.  After you burn out, you can lose interest in couponing and end up not saving anything whatsoever!  So it commit yourself to complete savings in your life, pace yourself and you deals.  To begin, choose one grocery store, drugstore, and supercenter and only go ONCE!  Unless you feel like you want to only do one, then commit yourself to that store until you master their couponing policies and go forward!  So my tip for this week is pace yourself and avoid the burnout!




Walgreens

Transaction #1

Bought 1 U by Kotex Click Tampons, $3.99, Sale Price
**Buy One, Receive $2.00 Register Reward**
Used $2.00/1 (Printable Not Available)
Paid: $1.99, Received $2.00 Register Reward
Final Price: Free

Bought 1 Planters Nutrition Peanut Butter, $2.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $2.99 Register Reward.**
Use $1.00/1 (Expires 5/15)
Paid: $1.99, Received $2.99 Register Reward
Final Price: $1.00 Moneymaker

TOTAL FROM #1: $3.98.  I recevied a total of $4.99 Register Rewards for my next transaction.


Transaction #2

**Somehow this transaction ended up happening wrong.  I was charged without sales price and my Balance Points didn't work.  After the fix, I ended up with some money back and my balance points.  I am going to do it the way it was suppose to be.*

Bought 1 Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste, $3.00, Sale Price
Bought 1 Crest Pro-Health Mouthwash, $3.00, Sale Price
**Buy 2, Receive 4,000 Balance Points.**
Used $1.00/1 Crest Toothpaste
and used $1.50/1 Crest Mouthwash (both Expires 4/30)
Paid: $6.00, Received 4,000 Balance Points

Bought 2 7up Ten, $0.50
Paid: $1.00

TOTAL FROM #1: $7.00. I used to $4.99 Register Rewards, which made my total $1.72.  I also gained 4,000 Balance Points, which I am saving for Black Friday!
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Walgreens Summary:  Spent: $5.70           Saved: $12.86
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CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 1 Natural Instincts Hair Color, $5.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $2.00/1 (Expires 5/31)
Paid: $3.99, Received $2.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $1.99

Bought 1 Physician Formula Concealer Rx, $9.29, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $7.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $1.00/1 (SS 4/21)
Paid: $8.29, Received $7.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $1.29

Bought 2 Oral-B Pulsar, $2.87, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $1.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2.**
Used $5.00/2 (From a previous package)
Paid: $0.74, Received $2.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $2.26 Moneymaker

Bought 2 Crest Pro Health Toothpaste, $2.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Extabucks. Limit 2.**
Used $1.00/1 (Expires 4/30)
Paid: $3.98, Received $4.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.02 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Brookside Chocolate, $0.67
**Buy 1, Get $0.67 Extrabucks.  Unadvertised Deal.**
Paid: $0.67, Received $0.67 Extrabucks
Final Price: Free

Bought 2 Softsoap Hand Soap, $1.67, 
Buy One, Get One Free
Used $1.00/2 (Expires 4/27)
Paid: $0.67

TOTAL FROM #1:  $18.36.  I used my $18.00 Extrabucks, which made my total $0.36. I then received $15.67 Extrabucks to use for next week!  I should also have some beauty bucks waiting on me too!

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CVS Summary:  Spent: $0.36   Saved: $44.21
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Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Colgate Advanced Total Zx, $2.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 +Up Rewards. Limit 4.**
Use $1.00/1 (SS 4/14)
Paid: $1.99, Received $2.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: Free

Purex Detergent, $5.99
Buy One, Get Two Free
Use $0.50/1 (Printable)
Paid: $5.99 or $1.83 each

TOTAL FROM #1: $7.78.  I used $6.00 +Up Rewards that was expiring, which made my total $1.78. I then got $2.00 +Up Rewards. Add that to my remaining rewards, making my total $8.00 +Up Rewards.


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Rite Aid Summary:  Spent: $1.78        Saved: $20.28
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Target

Transaction #1 (1st Trip)

Bought 4 GE Reveal Light Bulbs, 4 pack, $3.79, Regular Price
Used four $1.00/1 (SS 4/14)
AND Used two $5.00/2 (From Target Earth Day Booklet)
Final Price: $1.16

Bought 1 Schick Hydro Silk Disposable Razors, 3 count, $8.06, Sale Price
Used $4.00/1 (Expires 5/15)
AND used $3.00/1 (Target Printable)
Final Price: $1.06

Bought 1 Tom's Of Maine Children's Toothpaste, $2.50, Sale Price
Use $1.00/1 (Mailer Coupon)
AND used $1.00/1 (From Target Earth Day Booklet)
Final Price: $0.50


Bought 3 Oral B Dental Floss, $0.97
Used $1.00/1 (Expires 4/30)
Final Price: FREE

Bought 1 Almay I-Intense Liquid Eye Liner, $4.99, Regular Price
Used $4.00/1 Almay (SS 4/30)
AND Used $1.00/1 (Target Printable)
Final Price: Free

Bought 1 Almay Liquid Simply Foundation, $6.98, Clearance Price
Used $4.00/1 (SS 4/30)
AND Used $2.00/1 (Target Printable)
Final Price: $0.98

Bought 1 Stove Top Stuffing, $0.98, Clearance Price
Final Price: $0.98

Excedrin Extra Strength $2.89, Regular Price
Used $1.00/1 (Expires 6/30)
AND used $1.00/1 (Target Printable)
Final Price: $0.89

**Got $0.05 off for using a reusable bag.**

TOTAL FROM #1: $6.38.  



Transaction #2

Bought 4 Poise Cooling Towelettes, $2.99, Regular Price
Used four $3.00/1 (Expires 4/27)
Final Price: Free

Bought 1 Schick Hydro Shaving Gel, $2.54
Used $1.00/1 (SS 4/21)
AND Used $0.75/1 (Target Printable)
Final Price: $0.75

TOTAL FROM #1:  $0.80.


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Target Summary:  Spent $7.18                     Saved: $54.82
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2013 Coupon Journey Summary

                                    Spent         Saved          Spending Goal

THIS WEEK              $15.41        $132.17        $20.00

MONTH OF APRIL  $30.87       $295.93        $60.00

YEAR TO DATE      $223.20       $1731.54     $330.00

Results Week: Week of 4/14-4/20

  Monday morning, I hit CVS & Rite Aid on my way to join up my son's class, which was on a field trip.  Rite Aid didn't have the Diabetic Meter I was after and I almost had a heart attack at CVS.  My list became screwed up because other couponers raided the shelves on Sunday!  That messed me up because I had to grab some items, as in razors, at a higher price ranger than I was planning.  Before coupons, the cashier rung up my order and I saw the total at $50.  I was panicking thinking I majorly screwed up my transaction.  Thanks for a 20% off coupon, beauty bucks, and the B1G1 Venus Coupons taking the complete $11.99 off (score!), my total was lower than I originally figured!  Whew!  I wanted to go back this week, but I never found myself walking into any store!! Dang!!  I just tell myself next week, I am heading to Target to make up for it!

Results Week of 4/14-4/20
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Couponing Tip: Have you ever heard of the Endorse app?  This is my most favorite app.  It's better than Ibotta in my eyes!  Endorse doesn't matter where you bought the items as long as you have receipt!  Even better, they give you a percentage back on what you paid out of pocket.  They take the product's price and the coupons you used, then give you the money.  You can get it back by either check or PayPal. It updates every Thursday!  There are some things you even get 100% back on!!  So please check out this really awesome app!  You won't be disappointed.


CVS

Transaction #1

Used 20% off regular price items coupon.  The 20% is taken off in the paid portion.


Bought 1 Revlon Diamond Eye Shadow, $5.29, Regular Price
Used $1.00/1 (Expires 4/21)
and used $3.00/1 any Revlon Product (CVS Coupon Machine)
Final Price: $0.23

Bought 2 Crest Pro-Health Mouth Rinse, $5.49, Regular Price
**Spend $10.00, Receive $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2.**
Used two $1.50/1 (PG 4/30)
Paid: $5.78, Received $5.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.39 each

Bought 2 Venus Simplify Disposable Razors, $7.99, Regular Price
Bought 1 Venus Ocean Disposable Razors, $10.99, Regular Price
Bought 1 Venus Breeze Disposable Razors, $10.99, Regular Price

**Spend $30, Receive $10.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used two Buy One, Get One Venus Disposable Razors (Up To $11.99) (Expires 4/30)
--Luckily, I got $11.99 taken off of each coupon!!--
Paid: $6.38, Received $10.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $3.62 Moneymaker!!

Bought Crest +Scope Multipack, $6.29, Regular Price
**Buy 1, Receive $3.00 Extrabucks.  Limit 1.**
Used $1.00/1 (PG 4/30)
Paid: $4.03, Received $3.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.51 for each tube!


TOTAL FROM #1:  $19.57.  I used $16.00 Extrabucks making my total $3.57.  I then received a total of $18.00 Extrabucks to use for next week!

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CVS Summary: Spent: $3.57         Saved: $57.12
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Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent, $3.50
**Buy 2, Get $3.00 +Up Reward.  Limit 2.**
Used $1.00/1 (RP 4/14)
Paid: $5.00, Received $3.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $1.00 each

Bought 2 Almay I-Intense Eye Shadow, $7.79
**Buy One Get One 50% off**
**Spend $10.00, Receive $3.00 +Up Reward. Limit 1.**
Used two $4.00/1 (SS 4/14)
Paid: $3.69, Received $3.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.34 each

TRANSACTION #1: $8.74.  I used only $6.00 +Up Rewards and paid $2.74.  I received a total of $6.00 +Up Rewards, add that to my other $6.00 +Up Rewards from last week and I have a total of $12.00 +Up Rewards to use for this week.

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RITE AID SUMMARY: Spent: $2.74    Saved:$23.82
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2013 Coupon Journey

                                 Spent                   Saved                  Spending Goal

THIS WEEK:           $6.31                   $80.94                    $20.00

MONTH OF MAY:  $15.73                $163.76                  $40.00

YEAR TO DATE:      $208.06             $1599.37                $300.00

Results Week: 4/7-4/13

This week there was a lot of really great deals.  However, I didn't snag a whole lot of them this week.  They either were something I wasn't interested in or the store didn't have the product.  I did my weekly small grocery shopping at Weis to find some hair clips on clearance.  I snagged up two packs!  Then I went to CVS to find that my local store didn't get in the Brookside Chocolate that would've been free after reward.  I was also disappointed that I didn't get the 20% off e-mail.  If I did, I would have only spent $0.09 for everything!! Then I went to Rite Aid and they were out of stock on the Bic Razor moneymaker deal.  I was wanting to leave, but I had $10.00 +Up Rewards that expired that day, so I had to freestyle!! Didn't turn out bad at all!  If you are near the Everett, PA Rite Aid, they have a ton of Easter items at 75% off!  Thought I'd throw that out there!  Since my week seemed a bit daunting, I was happy to snag items that were on the higher end retail price wise for basically nothing!! I was glad to grab the Dr. Scholl's, DermaSilk, and Sally Hansen Deals!

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Results Week: 4/7-4/13

Couponing Tip:  Couponers and Couponing seems to have so many misconceptions!!  Beginners seem to have TLC's Extreme Couponers in their head.  First off, wipe out that image!  That is not what a true extreme couponer is!  Extreme Couponers buy within their household limits.  Yes, they have a stockpile, but not one that would qualify them for an episode of hoarders!  They slowly stockup by only buying items at extremely low prices!! This is what I do with My Coupon Journey and I hope this is what you are learning along the way.  You don't need dozens of hundreds of inserts!  You only need a couple to get the job done! I buy for a family of four and if I get items that I don't use because they are free or moneymakers, I donate them or give them to someone!  Another image you need to wipe out of your head is that you will not get everything for free or close to free!! Somethings just don't work that way!  I hope this helps wipe out those mental ideas of what extreme couponers are!




Weis

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Scunci Hair Clips, $0.55, Clearance Price
Final Price: $1.10


TOTAL FROM #1: $1.14.    Saved: $2.28

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Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Bought 1 Dr. Scholl's For Her High Heel Insoles, $12.49, Regular Price
25% off
Brought 1 Dr. Scholl's For Her 16 Hour Insoles, $12.49, Regular Price
25% off 
**Buy 1, Get $3.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2**
Used two $3.00/1 (RP 4/7
Paid: $6.36 each, Received $6.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $3.36 each

Bought 1 Pink Peeps Bunnies, $0.49, Clearance Price
Paid: $0.49, Submitted $0.50 Ibotta Credit
Final Price: $0.01 Moneymaker

TOTAL FOR #1: $13.21.  I used my $10.00 +Up Rewards that was expiring this week, making my total $3.21.  I then submitted my $0.50 Ibotta Credit, making my final total $2.71.  I received $6.00 +Up Rewards from this transaction and add it to my rewards from last week, making it a total of $12.00 +Up Rewards to use for next week!

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RITE AID SUMMARY:  Paid: $2.71              Saved: $ 24.26
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CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Stride Gum, $1.00, Sale Price
**Buy 2, Get $1.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $1.00/2 (SS 4/7)
Paid: $1.00, Received $1.00 Extrabucks.
Final Price: Free

Xtra Laundry Detergent, $1.99, Sale Price
Used $1.00/1 (CVS Coupon Machine)
Paid: $0.99, Submitted 10% Endorse Credit
Final Price: $0.90

DermaSilk 1 Minute Eye Wrinkle Eraser, $19.99, Regular Price
**Buy 1, Get $10.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $10.00/1 (Printable)
Paid: $9.99, Received $10.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.01 Moneymaker

TOTAL FROM #1: $11.98. I used $11.99 Extrabucks from last week making my total FREE!!  I received a total of $11.00 Extrabucks for my next transaction.


Transaction #2

Bought 4 SoftSoap Body Wash, $3.50, Sale Price
**Spend, $12.00, Get $6.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used four $1.00/1 (RP 4/7)
Paid: $10.00, Received $6.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $1.00 each

Sally Hansen Insta Gel Strips, $14.99, Regular Price
**Spend, $12.00, Received $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $5.00/1 (Printable)
and used Get $4.00 off when you Spend $12.00 on any Cosmetics (CVS Coupon Machine, Week of 3/31)
Paid: $5.99, Received $5.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.99

TOTAL FROM #2: $16.29. I used my $11.00 Extrabucks, making my total $5.29. I then received $11.00 Extrabucks for next week!


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CVS SUMMARY: Spent: $5.29    Saved: $56.28
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2012 Coupon Journey Summary

                                            SPENT       SAVED    SPENDING GOAL

THIS WEEK:                      $9.14           $82.82          $20.00
MONTH OF APRIL:         $9.14           $82.82          $20.00

YEAR TO DATE:               $201.75     $1518.63        $280.00

Results Week: Week of 3/31-4/6

What an exciting week!! I got invited back to Central PA Live and personally think I did such a better job compared to last time!  I learn so much about Live TV!!  This week there were so many great deals at all location this week!  This was the week to stockup on your mouthwash, battery powered toothbrushes, and Dawn Dish Liquid!  Plus there was many freebies happening too!!  I was excited to be able to go to Walgreens and Target this week!  Walgreens we had a tiny dispute over mislabeling, but they saw I was correct and got my money back for the difference!  I also was excited to be able to use my high value John Freida coupons (I got in the mail) there too!  Target was awesome because I found coupons laying by the Downy that were of high value that was expiring the day I couponed!! I helped myself to them, stacked a Target coupon with them, and got a great deal!  Then I went to Rite Aid and CVS!  I was happy with free Shampoo at CVS, plus I got $1.50 Extrabucks for my Winter Rewards.  So that made my total cheaper!! I also had a great time getting a few deals at Rite Aid!

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Results Week 3/31-4/6

Couponing Tip: On TV this week, I gave out couponing tips.  One that I didn't cover is how to be a Courteous Couponer!!  Couponers already come with this stigma about them.  They are poor, rude, and cheap.  While one outta two are true (the cheap one, duh!), there are a few pointers I would like to give out. If you are going to buy a large quantity, call the store and order ahead.  That way you are getting your items without ruining it for others.  Shop in the beginning of the week and during off-peak hours.  That way you aren't holding up others and doing it in the beginning of the week ensures getting items. Share your coupons with others!! If you have a coupon expiring and seeing another person buying that item, give it to them!  And as always, be show courtesy to other customers and to the employees.  If you shop there week, the employees will get a certain impression of you and this helps out whenever you run into a couponing issue.  If you give them a great impression, employees are more willing to help you and even share unadvertised deals!






CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Dawn Dish Liquid, $0.99, Sale Price
Use $0.50/1 (PG 3/31)
Final Price: $0.98

Bought 1 Crest Pro Health Mouthwash, $4.49, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2.**
Use $1.50/1 (PG 3/31)
Paid: $2.99, Received $2.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.99

Oral B Power Toothbrushes, $5.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2.**
Use $3.00/1 (PG 3/31)
Paid: $2.99, Received $2.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.99

Bought 1 Clear Scalp Shampoo, $4.99, Sale Price
Use $4.99/1 (CVS Coupon Machine)
Paid: Free, Submitted $1.25 Ibotta Credit
Final Price: $1.25 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Rescue Pearls Stress Free Relief, $8.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $8.99 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Paid: $8.99, Received $8.99 Extrabucks
Final Price: Free


TOTAL FROM #1: $16.03.  I used my $14.00 Extrabucks  and my $1.50 Winter Extrabucks and paid $0.53 out of pocket.  Then I submitted my $1.25 Ibotta Credit. This made my final total $0.72 Moneymaker! I received a total of $12.99 Extrabucks, which I used some on my next transaction.


Transaction #2

Bought 1 Oral B Battery Power Toothbrush, $5.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2.**
Use $3.00/1 (PG 3/31)
Paid: $2.99, Received $2.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.99

Bought 1 Oral B Manual Toothbrush, $2.77, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $1.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2.**
Used $1.00/1 (PG 3/31)
Paid: $1.77, Received $1.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.77


TOTAL FROM #2: $4.76. I used my $4.00 Extrabucks making my total $0.76. If you deduct my moneymaker from my last transaction, my total for both would be $0.04 for everything after Ibotta credit!!! I received $3.00 Extrabucks and add that to my remaining ones, making it a total of $11.99 Extrabucks to use for next week.

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CVS Summary: Spent: $0.04         Saved: $49.32
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Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Bought 3 Dawn Dish Liquid, $0.97, Sale Price
Used three $0.50/1 (PG 3/31)
Final Price: $1.41

Bought 1 Simple Exfoliating Wipes, $4.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used $2.00/1 (Printable)
Paid: $2.99, Received $2.00 +Up Reward.
Final Price: $0.99

Bought 1 Oral B Battery Power Toothbrush, $5.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**Used $3.00/1 (PG 3/31)
Also Received 20% the regular price from Gold Wellness Status
Paid:$2.43, Received $2.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.43

Bought 6 Cesar Dog Food, $1.00, Sale Price
**Buy 5, Receive $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 1.**Used three Buy One Get One Free (Expires 4/30)
Paid: $3.00, Received $2.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.17 each

TOTAL FROM #1: $12.95.  I used only $8.98 +Up Rewards, which made my total $3.93.  I received a total of $8.00 +Up Reward. I had $10 +Up Reward remaining last week, so add them together and I have a total of $18.00 +Up Rewards to use for next week.

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Rite Aid Summary: Spent: $3.93          Saved: $26.64
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Target

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Downy Liquid, $3.99, Sale Price
Used one $1.50/1 (found on shelve)
and used one ($2.00/1 (found on shelve)
and used one $1.50/2 (Target Coupon Expires 4/6)
Final Price: $2.98 or $1.49 each!

Bought 3 E.L.F. Makeup Brushes, $0.26, Clearance Price
Final Price: $0.78


TOTAL FOR #1: $4.11             Saved: $5.00
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Walgreens

Transaction #1

Bought 1 Crest Pro Health Mouthwash, $4.29, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Register Reward. **
Used $1.50/1 (PG 3/31)
Paid: $2.79, Received $2.00 Register Reward
Final Price: $0.79

Bought 1 7 Up Ten, 2 Liter, $0.99
**Buy 1, Receive $1.00 Register Reward.**Used $0.30/1 (Peelie)
Paid: $0.69, Received $1.00 Register Reward
Final Price: $0.31 Moneymaker

TOTAL FROM #1: 3.79.  I received a total of $3.00 Register Reward to use on my next transaction.



Transaction #2

Bought 1 John Freida Luxurious Volume Shampoo, $6.49, Sale Price
Bought 1 John Freida Luxurious Volume Conditioner, $6.49, Sale Price
**Buy 2, Receive 3,000 Balance Points.**
Used 1 $5.00/1 (Coupon Received By Mail)
and used 1 $2.05/1 (coupons.com Savings Club)
Paid: $5.93, Received 3,000 Balance Points
Final Price: $1.47 each

Bought 2 Walgreens Manual Toothbrushes, $0.69, Clearance Price
Final Price: $1.38

TOTAL FROM #1:  $4.37.  I received 3,000 Balance Points, which I am savings for Black Friday shopping :)

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Walgreens Summary:   Spent: $8.18             Saved:  $18.62
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2013 Coupon Journey Summary

                                Spent         Saved      Spending Goal

This Week:             $16.26       $99.58        $20.00

Month of March:    $90.22       $567.94     $100.00

Year To Date:         $192.61     $1435.81    $260.00