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!!

You Saved How Much
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

Results Week: Week of 1/27

I started out this week thinking the deals weren't that great!! I was wrong!! Rite Aid was a little crazy this week.  Because the Everett one is so small, I couldn't get the Scrubbing Bubbles deal that I wanted!  Also, there is a double dipping deal going on with the Aveeno.  I didn't realize it until later that I didn't get the double dipping because of my wellness card being gold status.  I am very close to that deal and will probably get it next week.  Also I had to divide up my transactions there because the Aveeno coupons stated only a total of four coupons per transaction.  So I need to do that separate to keep my total low!  I went to CVS, Rite Aid, and Giant Eagle this week

Results Week 1/27
You Saved How Much

Couponing Tip: One key ingredient to making couponing successful is organizing.  First off, making your binder easy to access.  Everyone is different on their organizing.  What makes mine easier for me is to have it divided up.  I have four major sections, hygiene, household, food, misc.  My hygiene section is even more divided up by toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo/conditioner, makeup, etc.  My household section has laundry, all purpose cleaners, floor cleaners, toilet paper/paper towel products, etc.  My food section has drinks, fridge, freezer, canned, meats, etc.  My misc has baby items, dog items, medicines (which is divided up even more for quicker access), store/restaurant coupons, etc.  To start, get a binder!  I have a zip up one because of how clumsy I am and so coupons don't fall out!  Buy baseball card holders!  There are also different kinds if you don't like folding up your coupons.  This is what helps me.  It is a bit time consuming, but well worth it for maximum savings!



CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Tresemme Shampoo, $3.50, Sale Price
Bought 2 Tresemme Conditioners, $3.50, Sale Price
Used two Buy One Shampoo, Get Conditioner Free (RP 1/27)
and used one $2.00 off 2 Tresemme Products (CVS Coupon Machine)
and used one $2.00 off any hair product (CVS Mailer Expires 1/31)
Final Price: $0.75 each

Bought 2 Dawn Olay, $0.99, Sale Price
Used $1.00/2 (Expires 1/31)
Final Price: $0.49 each

Bought 2 Febreze Car Fresheners, $2.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $1.00 Extrabucks, Limit 10.**
Used $2.00/2 (Expires 1/31)
Paid: $1.99 each, Received $2.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.99 each

Bought 2 Thermacare Heat Wrap, $4.99, Sale Price
**Buy 2, Receive $4.00 Extabucks.  Limit 4.**
Used  two $3.00/1 (printable)
Paid: $1.99 each, Received $4.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: Free

Blade Mesh Shower Tool, $1.24, Clearance Price
Final Price: $1.24

Bought 2 Nabisco Double Stuff Oreos, $2.19, Regular Price
Buy One, Get One Free
Used $1.00/2 (Expires 1/31)
Final Price: $0.55 each

TOTAL FROM #1: $14.70.  I used my $11.00 Extrabucks, which makes my total $3.70. I used my $1.28 remaining on my giftcard and paid $2.42 out of pocket. I am now done with my gift card and recieved a total of $6.00 Extrabucks.

Transaction #2

Bought 2 Thermacare Heat Wrap, $4.99, Sale Price
**Buy 2, Get $4.00 Extrabucks. Limir 4.**
Used two $2.00/1 (expires 2/23)
Paid: $2.99, Received $4.00 Extrabucks.
Final Price: $1.99 each after Extrabucks.

TOTAL FROM #2: $5.98.  I used my $4.00 Extrabucks, making my total $1.98. I received another $4.00 Extrabucks, plus I printed off my $5.00 Beauty Bucks, and my $2.00 extrabucks from my first transaction, making it a total of $11.00 Extrabucks.

--I also will be submitting the $6.00 rebate from the Red Plum 1/27.  After deducting the money I will receive from the rebate, this trip ends up being a $1.60 Moneymaker

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CVS Summary:  Spent: $1.60 Moneymaker            Saved: $74.60
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Giant Eagle

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Chex Mix, $1.00, Sale Price
Used one $0.60/1 (printable)
and used one $0.50/1 (printable)
Final Price: FREE

Bought 8 Reach Kids Toothbrushes, $1.00, Sale Price
Used one $2.00/2 (printable)
and used three $1.00/2 (Expires 2/6)
Final Price: $0.38 each


TOTAL FROM #1: $3.00.                 Saved: $14.98


Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Bought 1 Aveeno Skin Brilliant Daily Scrub, $7.99, regular price
Bought 1 Aveeno Positively Radiant Facial Cleanser, $7.99, regular price
Bought 2 Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleansing Pads, $7.99, regular price
**Spend $20, Get $8.00 +up reward. Limit 2. Sale until 2-2****Spend $25, Get $10.00 +up reward. Limit 1. Sale until 3-2**
Used two $3.00/2 on any Aveeno.  Only use 4 of any coupons in a single transaction. (Expires 2/6)
--Since I have Gold Wellness Status, I had 20% off my regular priced items.  Also because of this, I missed the $10.00 monthly +up reward.  Will get that at a later time.--
Paid:  $19.56, Received $8.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $2.89 each

Bought 2 Art Skills Permanent Black Marker, $1.79, Regular Price
Buy One Get One Free
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 +Up Reward.  Limit 4.  Sale until 3-2**
Paid: $0.90 each, Received $4.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $3.10 Moneymaker


TOTAL FROM #1: $21.44. I used my $20.00 +up reward I received from the Buy & Save Promo, making my total $1.44.  I received a total of $12.00 +up reward from this transaction.


Transaction #2

Bought 2 Munchkin Bottle Brush, $3.99, Regular Price
**Buy 2, Get $5.00 +Up Reward.  Limit 4. Sale until 3-2.**
--I received my 20% discount on this.--
Paid: $3.19 each,  Received $5.00 +up reward
Final Price: $0.70 each

Bought 2 Munchkin Hot Bath Ducky, $2.99, Regular Price
**Buy 2, Get $5.00 +Up Reward. Limit 4. Sale until 3-2**
--I received my 20% discount on this--
Paid: $2.39 each, Received $5.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.22 Moneymaker

Bought 2 Dove Bodywash, $6.00, Sale Price
**Spend $12.00, Receive $4.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used two $1.00/1  (RP 1/27)
and used $3.00/1 (Rite Aid Adperk)
Paid: $3.50 each, Received $4.00 +up reward
Final Price: $1.50 each

TOTAL FROM #2:  $18.23.  I used $17.00 +up reward from last week, making my total $1.23.  I still had $3.00 +up reward remaining from last week, $12.00 +up reward from my last transaction, and a total of $14.00 +up reward from this transaction, making it a total of $29.00 +up reward to use for next week.


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Rite Aid Summary:  Spent: $2.67               Saved:$65.97
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2013 Coupon Journey Summary

                                           Spent                    Saved        Spending Goal

THIS WEEK                      $4.07                    $155.55             $20.00

MONTH OF JANUARY   $36.05                  $394.15             $80.00
YEAR TO DO                    $36.05                  $394.15             $80.00

Results Week of 1/20-1/26

This week, the deals were amazing!!  After seeing what all I got, I feel I went a bit crazy with the deals!  At CVS, I used my gift card again, so the total won't count to that amount.  The good news is I only have $1.28  left on that card, so then you will see my total of "actually" paying out of my pocket!  Rite Aid had so many deals that I wanted to do it all in one trip and paid a whole lot outta pocket!  I did reach my Buy & Save $100 goal and a $20 +up reward printed out!  So after all of that out of pocket cost, I have plenty of +up rewards to use on how I see fit!  Hopefully the next two weeks there has tons of deals!  This was the last week in January to finish the Buy & Save program.  In two weeks, Feburary's will start and that is the last month that they will have this promotion.  I also took a small trip to Walmart.  I decided to use up those coupons on really great items for under $1.00!  

Results Week 1/20-1/26
You Saved How Much

Couponing Tip: Do the terms "stacking coupons" confuse you?  Don't worry, I was first confused too. This is where you stack a manufacturer  coupon with a store coupon for one item.  You can't do this with two manufacturer coupons. The main stores that allow "stacking" are Target, Rite Aid, & CVS. I am going to break down each store for you to better understand. Target: Target has their own store coupons.  Sometimes you find them in the Sunday inserts; print them off of the target.com site; and on your smartphone, download the Target app to receive a text for mobile coupons.  The mobile coupons can only be used once for an item.  The barcode that attaches with it will know which ones you used and didn't use. The target.com coupons are only allowed to be printed twice.  Some Targets will only allow one "stacking" of the same item once. This means, if you have two printable target coupons and two manufacturer coupons for Downy, you can only buy one Downy per transaction.  Rite Aid: This store has a great stacking policy!  You can use up to three types of coupons per item!  They have the ad perks feature online.  You watch a video and print them.  One coupon only prints.  There is also flyer ad coupons and facebook coupons.  The only way you can triple stack an item is if one is a manufacturer  one has the beginning code RC48, and the other has RC49.  Those RC codes are store coupons!  You can't use two of the same beginning number for one item.  CVS: They have their "magic machine" that you scan your card one.  You also rarely get store coupons too!  You can get these in your mail or online.  If that rare moment happens, you can stack all three of them together!!  I hope this helps clarify what the couponing term "stacking" means!



CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 3 Coke, 12 pack, $2.50, Sale Price
Bought 1 Sprite, 12 pack, $2.50, Sale Price
Bought 5 Reese Peanut Butter Cups, 8 oz, $2.50, Sale Price
Bought 2 L' Oreal Single Eye Shadow, B1G1 50%, $4.99, Regular Price
**Spend $30 on selected items, get $10 CVS Cash Bucks.  Limit 5.**
Used two $1.35/2 on Hershey's Reeses, Kisses, or Hershey's Bliss (printable)
and Used two $1.00/1 on any L'Oreal Eye Product (Expires 3/2)
Paid: $25.58, Received $10.00 ExtraCash
Final Price: $1.30 each 

TOTAL FOR #1: $25.58. I used my $18.00 extrabucks, which made my total $7.58 , which I used my gift card for. I received $10.00 Extracash that I used on my transaction.


Transaction #2

Bought 1 Speed Stick Aquafresh Deodorant, $0.94, Clearance Price
Use one $1.00/1 on any Speed Stick or Lady's Speed Stick (SS 1/20)
Final Price: FREE

Bought 3 Lady's Speed Stick, $2.99, Sale Price
Bought 1 Softsoap Bodywash, $3.00, Sale Price
**Spend $12.00, Receive $6.00 extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Use three $1.00/1 on any Speed Stick or Lady's Speed Stick (SS 1/20)
and one $1.00/1 Softsoap Bodywash (SS 1/20)
Paid: $7.97, Received $6.00 extrabucks
Final Price: $0.49 each

Bought 2 Crest Toothpaste, $2.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 Extrabucks.  Limit 2.**
Used one $1.00/2 Crest Toothpaste (Expires 1/31)
Paid: $4.98, Received $4.00 extrabucks
Final Price: $0.49 each

TOTAL #2: $13.43. I used the $10.00 extracash, which made my total $3.53. I used my gift card for this and received a total of $10.00 extrabucks.


Transaction #3

Bought 1 Revlon Diamond Eye Shadow, $5.79, Regular Price
Bought 1 Revlon Nail Polish, $5.99, Regular Price
**Buy 2, Receive $7.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used one $1.00/1 Revlon Eye Makeup (RP 1/13)
and used one $1.00/1 Revlon Nail Item (RP 1/13)
Paid: $10.01, Received $7.00 extrabucks
Final Price: $2.50 each


TOTAL #3: $10.01. I used only $6.00 extrabucks, which made my total $4.01. I have the total of $11.00 ECB and should have a $5.00 Beauty Buck waiting for me!  I also used my gift card on this!


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CVS SUMMARY: Spent: $15.02               Saved: $65.99
     ---I used my gift card, which was a gift, so this will be $0.00 out of pocket cost.--
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Rite Aid


Transaction #1

Bought 2 GE Energy Light Bulbs, 1 pack, $3.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $3.00 +up reward. Limit 2.**
Used two $1.00/1 on any GE Energy Light Bulbs
Paid: $5.98, Received $6.00 +up reward
Final Price: $0.02 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Garnier Root Booster, $3.33, Sale Price
Bought 1 Garnier Shampoo, $3.33, Sale Price
Bought 1 Garnier Conditioner, $3.33, Sale Price
Bought 1 Garnier XXL Body Mousse, $3.33, Sale Price
Bought 1 Garnier Hairspray, $3.33, Sale Price
**Spend $15.00, Get $5.00 +up rewards. Limit 1.**
Used three $1.00/1 off any Garnier Stylers (printable)
Used one $1.00/2 on any Garnier Stylers (Ad Perk)
Used one $1.00/1 on Garnier Shampoo (RP 1/13)
Used one $1.00/1 on Garnier Condtioner (RP 1/13)
Paid: $11.65, Received $5.00 +up reward
Final Price:$1.33 each

Clear Scalp Shampoo, trial size, $2.49, Regular Price
--Since I have Gold Status, this price became $1.83.--
Used FREE on any trial size Clear Scalp products (Ad Perk)
Final Price: $0.66 Moneymaker

Bought 1 L'Oreal Advanced Therapy Shampoo, $3.99, Sale Price
Bought 1 L'Oreal Advance Therapy Conditioner $3.99, Sale Price
Used two $2.00/1 L'Oreal Advanced Therapy Shampoo or Conditioner (RP 1/13)
and Used $2.00/1 L'Oreal Advanced Product (Rite Aid Facebook Coupon)
Final Price: $0.99 each 

Bought 1 Brut Spray Deodorant, $4.99, Regular Price
Bought 1 Brut Deodorant, $3.49
Buy One Get One Free
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 +Up reward.**
Paid: $4.99, Received $4.00 +up reward
Final Price: $0.50 each

Bought 2 Purex $2.50, Sale Price
**Buy 2, Receive $1.00 +up reward. Limit 4.**
Used two $1.00/1 Purex (SS 1/13)
Paid: $3.00, Received $1.00 +up reward
Final Price: $1.00 each

New Skin Spray, $4.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $3.00 +up reward.  Limit 2.**
Paid: $4.99, Received $3.00 +up reward
Final Price: $1.99

TOTAL FOR #1: $35.31.  I used $19.00 +up rewards (I dropped a $1.00 upr, so I have that for next week), which made my total $14.31.  I received my Buy & Save stuff, that one I drop, and what I earned, for a grand total of $40.00 +up rewards to use!

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RITE AID SUMMARY: Spent: $14.31             Saved: $62.50
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Walmart

Transaction #1

Bought 1 Purina One Cat Food, $2.98, regular price
Used FREE Purina One Cat Food 3.5lbs or larger (up to $3.29 off) (SS 1/6)
Final Price: FREE

Bought 2 BIC Write Out, $1.00, regular price
Used one $1.00/2 on any BIC stationary products (Expires 1/31)
Final Price: $0.50 each

Bought 4 Brillo Estracell Sponges, 2 pack, $0.97, Regular Price
Used two $1.00/2 on any Brillo Estracell Sponges (Expires 1/31)
Final Price: $0.94 each

Bought 2 KY Jelly, $2.84, Regular Price
Used two $2.00/1 KY Jelly Products (Expires 1/31)
Final Price: $0.84 each

Bought 3 Reach Dental Floss, $0.97, Regular Price
Used three $1.00/1 Reach Dental Floss (printable)
Final Price: $0.09 Moneymaker!

TOTAL FROM #1:  $5.07              Saved: $12.98

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2013 Coupon Journey

                                                     Spent              Saved             Spending Goal

THIS WEEK:                             $19.38             $158.49               $20.00

MONTH OF JANUARY:         $31.98             $238.60                $60.00
YEAR TO DATE:                       SAME AS MONTH OF JANUARY

2013 Results Week: 1/13-1/19

This week, I only stuck with one store.  I had to visit it multiple times because of the transaction rules, but Rite Aid was the only place that peeked my interest.  I am also enjoying Rite Aid's Buy & Save promotions that they have every January & February.  If you are unsure what this is , you have to buy at least $100 of selected products, total counts before coupons, and you will get a $20.00 +up reward.  If you go further, of course, you will get more.  To know what the items are, you will see a red Buy & Sale tag on the product shelves. If my local CVS didn't have the kiosk broke for the majority of the week, I might of shopped there this week with those great coupons some customers got!  To me since I had a total of $18.00 ECB, I decided that it would be easier to wait until next week, so I can buy things I am interested in.  CVS did have some good deals, but not enough for me to shop there.

Results Week 1/13-1/19
You Saved How Much

Couponing Tip: Do you know what to do if your reward doesn't print?  This happened to me last week at CVS.  The Aveeno deals should have printed out a $17.00 ECB.  I bought the requirement, which was 2 and I knew I didn't buy the excluded items.  What to do is before the next transaction or before you leave the store, double check your list and your extrabucks.  Make sure all of them printed.  If one didn't, go to the flier rack and find the item in the ad.  Take it to the spot where that item is kept and double check.  Is there a sales tag there?  Is this an excluded item?  Is this the correct size requirement?  Did I hit the required amount? If all of those questions end in a yes, then go straight back up front.  When you get to the cashier, explain what item didn't print.  Show them your receipt, the items, and the sales ad.  When they also verify you met the requirement of the purchase, they will print it out for you.  Always be nice and calm when explaining.  Being rude and ignorant will only upset the employees and not want to ever work with you.  If you shop there often, reputation is everything then.  I know personally by my visits, how some coupons can be.  I have heard their stories and sadly, couponers don't usually have a good reputation.

Rite Aid

**All items are during the sale week of 1/13-1/19 unless otherwise mentioned.**

Transaction #1

Bought 1 Pentel Energel Gel Pen, 2 pack $3.99, Regular Price

**Buy 1, Get $3.00 +up reward.  Limit ?.  Sale until 1/26.**

--Having a Wellness Gold Membership, my 20% off applies.--

Paid: $3.19, Received $3.00 +up reward

Final Price: $0.19

Bought 1 Cultrelle, $16.00

**Buy 1, Get $16.00 +up reward.  Limit 1.**
Paid: $16.00, Received $16.00 +up reward

Final Price: FREE

Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub, $5.99, Sale Price

Use $4.00/1 Biore Pore Strip or Cleanser product (Rite Aid Facebook Coupon)

Final Price: $1.99

TOTAL FROM #1: $21.25.  I used my total of $19.00 +up reward making my total $3.25. I gained a grand total of $19.00 +up rewards to use another day of this week.


Transaction #2


Bought 2 GE Smart Energy Bulbs, 2 pack, $5.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $4.00 +up reward.  Limit 2.**
Used two $1.00/1 on any GE Smart Energy Bulb Multipack (SS 1/6)
Paid: $9.98, Received a total of $8.00 +up reward
Final price: $0.99 each

Bought 4 Edge Shave Gel $3.49, Regular Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 +up reward.  Limit 4.**
--My Gold Status Wellness Card took 20% off this regular price.**
Used 2 $2.00/2 Edge Shave Gel, excludes trial size (SS1/6)
Paid: $7.16, Received a total of $8.00 +up reward
Final Price: $0.84 Moneymaker


TOTAL FROM #2: $17.21.  I used only $16.00 +up reward making my total $1.21.  I then received a total of $16.00 +up reward.  I somehow also got an extra $1.00+up reward somehow and add all of that to my $3.00 +up reward from my last transaction and I have a grand total of $20.00 +up reward for next week.  Also, on the Buy & Save promotion, I am to the total off $99.61, so I will be getting a $20 +up reward next week when I do my couponing.

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Rite Aid Summary:        Spent: $4.46                  Saved: 72.59
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                                                           2013  Couponing Summary


                                                      Spent                      Saved            Spending Goal

THIS WEEK:                          $4.46                     $72.59             $20.00
MONTH OF JANUARY:      $12.60                   $180.11           $40.00
YEAR TO DATE:                  $12.60                   $180.11          $40.00