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Friday, June 28, 2013

Results Week: Week of 6/23-6/29

I made the rookie couponing mistake of shopping later in the week. Thus, I ended up with a lot of rainchecks and not many products!!  Either way it wasn't too bad of a trip. I went to CVS & Rite Aid! 


Results Week 6/23-6/29
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Couponing Tip: Ironically, I planned out my weekly couponing tips beforehand and this week is to describe the best way of stockpile.  My saying goes, "Building up slow is the way to go!"  Get things here and there and build your pile according to your family needs.  There is no need to go all Extreme Couponing TV Style.    In the long run if you did it that way, would you really use 50 bottle of salad dressing before the expiration date?  Building up slow and according to your family needs ensures the best way to save the most money!

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

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

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


Results Week: Week of 6/16-6/22
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Friday, June 14, 2013

Results Week: 6/9-6/14

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


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


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Results Week: 6/9-6/14



CVS

Transaction #1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Transaction #2

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

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

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CVS Summary: Spent: $1.68   Saved: $59.04

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2013 Coupon Journey Summary



                            Spent        Saved       Spending Goal
This Week:           $1.68       $59.04        $20.00
Month of June:     $10.65      $131.12       $40.00
Year To Date:       $276.44    $3084.00     $460.00




Wednesday, June 5, 2013

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

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




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





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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CVS Summary: Spent: $4.47          Saved: $52.58

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Weis

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

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

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



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

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Results Week: Week of 5/26-6/1

This has been a crazy week in my life!! Where I work, we have to work every holiday, so I had a busy holiday weekend of work!  Tuesday I did a small couponing trip for the week!!  Decided that Wednesday I was going to work on the blog and get everything caught up and bring more deals.  I ended up not doing it because the internet server was down and a helper that I have, their computer died, as in dead-dead.  So here I am playing catch up and I prepare for our family vacation next week!  No need to worry, I will be couponing and posting deals at the beach!  My goal is to work on them each evening before bed and each morning before my kids wake up and try to run out the door for the ocean! Back to my couponing trip.  I went to CVS & Rite Aid and didn't use hardly any coupons.  It was mainly the rewards.  CVS became a good hotspot for the little travel size items!  I also decided to scoop up some clearance from Rite Aid too!  Also bought an Xtra Detergent because my price is at $1.99 tops and since I am couponing for my soon-to-be college cousin, I needed to help him get stocked up on some goodies!!

Results Week of 5/26-6/1
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Couponing Tip: As you know we post a lot of freebies! Not as many as some and the key to be getting great deals nonstop is signing up for e-mails and becoming members to your favorite brand's site!  If you are just into some or really into it, it will flood your inbox and/or junk mail full very quickly!  Our extreme savvy tip is to get an extra e-mail address for that purpose only!! That way you can use your personal one for personal things and your savvy freebie one for just that!



CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 1 Twix Peanut Butter Bar, $0.75, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $0.75 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Paid: $0.75, Received $0.75 Extrabucks
Final Price: Free

Bought 1 Xtra Detergent, $1.99, Sale Price
Final Price: $1.99

Bought 2 Super Blow Pops, $0.42, Clearance Price
Final Price: $0.84

Bought 4 Curel Lotion, Travel Size, $1.00, Regular Price
**Buy 2, Get $1.00 Extrabucks.  Limit 5.**
Paid: $4.00, Received $2.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.50 each

Bought 2 Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen, 1 oz, $2.49, Regular Price
**Buy 2, Get $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Paid: $4.98, Received $5.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.02 Moneymaker

Bought 2 Jergens Lotion, 3 oz, $2.67, Regular Price
**Buy 2, Get $2.00 Extrabucks. Limit 8**
Paid: $5.34, Received $5.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.17 each

TOTAL FROM #1: $17.91.  I used $17.00 Extrabucks making my total $0.91. I also received $5.00 Beauty Bucks, plus add that to what I got from this transaction and I received a total of $17.75 Extrabucks for next week!!

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CVS Summary:  Spent: $0.91    Saved: $18.74

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Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Bought 1 Orbit Spearmint, $0.99, Clearance Price
Final Price: $0.99

Bought 1 Fashion Leatherette Journal, $1.99, Clearance Price
Final Price: $1.99

Bought 1 Package Opener, $1.49, Clearance Price
Final Price: $1.49

Thermacare Back Wrap, 2 count, $5.59, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 +Up Rewards. Limit 1.**
Use $2.00/1 (Rite Aid Flier Coupon)
and used $1.00/1 (Expires 5/31)
Paid: $2.59, Received $2.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.59

Bought 2 Pinnacle 4x6 Frames, $4.00, Regular Price
**Buy One Get One 50% off.  Buy 2, Get $5.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Paid: $6.00, Received $5.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.50 each

TOTAL FROM #1:  $13.53. I used $8.00 +Up Reward making my total $5.35.  I received a total of $7.00 +Up Rewards.

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Rite Aid Summary: Spent: $5.35         Saved: $27.90
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2013 Coupon Journey Summary

                                  Spent     Saved    Spending Goal
THIS WEEK:          $6.26       $46.64    $20.00
MONTH OF MAY: $35.62    $265.79   $80.00
YEAR TO DATE:   $265.79  $2252.88  $420.00

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Results Week: Week of 5/19

I have a bit of laughter while taking a picture of this week's items.  Little did I realize I couponed basically for one major subject area.  I will let you fill in the blanks!  I went to Walmart this week to get the goodies with coupons that is to expire at the end of the month.  For those who live in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, you will understand my frustrations with the Walmart!  Half of what I wanted to get, they did not carry!  Grrr...! I also went to Rite Aid & CVS this week!  I enjoyed getting some of the goodies I did get.  Including more free hair dye!!  This is starting to become on of my favorite stockpile items to get!

Results Week 5/19-5/25
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Couponing Tip:  Catalina!  A Catalina got it's name because of the machine it came from is called a Catalina machine!  Catalinas are coupon that print out at the register when you buy mainly at Grocery Stores and Walgreens has one too!  Now here is my little advice about them.  Usually there are advisement on these in the sales fliers.  When you buy so much, you get a catalina off your next purchase!  What do you do when one doesn't print?  The solution is to not say anything to the cashier or Customer Service.  Great chances are they have no idea why!  What to do is go home, get the ad out, your receipt and the products.  Most of the time, it was shopper error, but if it wasn't and everything was correct and your catalina didn't print, call 888-8-Coupon.  Press #3 for Customer Service.  They will ask you for your name, address, phone number, store, receipt number, time, date, and all those goodies.  They will be able to look up your receipt to determine if you should have received one.  If you should have it will take a few weeks, but they will mail you one out!




CVS

Transaction #1

Bought 2 Clear Scalp Therapy Shampoo, $5.00, Sale Price
Bought 1 Clear Scalp Therapy Men's Shampoo, $5.00, Sale Price
Bought 1 Clear Scalp Therapy Conditioner, $5.00, Sale Price
**Spend $15.00, Get $5.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2.**
Used one Buy One Men's, Get One Beauty Therapy Free (RP 5/19)
and used Buy One Shampoo, Get Conditioner Free (RP 5/19)
Paid: $10.00, Recieved $5.00 Extrabucks & Submitted $1.25 Ibotta Credit & 10% off with Endorse (Total of $1.45 back)
Final Price: $0.89 each after extrabucks, Ibotta, & Endorse

Bought 1 Revlon Superlast Lipstick, $2.17, Clearance Price
Used $2.00/1 Revlon Product (CVS Coupon Machine)
Final Price: $0.17

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

Bought 1 Revlon Luxurious Buttercream Hair Color, $4.49, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $3.00/1 (From US Weekly Magazine)
Paid: $1.49, Received $2.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.51 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Colgate Total Mouthwash, 8.4 oz, $2.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $1.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2.**
Used $1.00/1 (SS 5/19)
Paid: $1.99, Received $1.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.99

Bought 1 Edge Shaving Gel, $3.49, Regular Price
**Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $1.00/1 (SS 5/19)
Paid: $2.49, Received $2.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $0.49

Bought 1 Physicians Formula Organic Mascara, $10.49, Regular Price
**Spend $10.00, Receive $7.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $1.00/1 (Expires 6/30)
Paid: $9.49, Received $7.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $2.49

**Also sent a Spend $30, Get $5.00 off to my card!!  This was used before submitting my coupons.**

TOTAL FROM #1: $21.58.  I used my $17.00 Extrabucks making my total $4.58. I will get a total of $1.45 back using Ibotta & Endorse making my total $3.17.  I received $17.00 Extrabucks and hit my Beauty Bucks, which gives me a total of $22.00 Extrabucks to use for next week!


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CVS SUMMARY: Spent: $3.17          Saved: $58.52
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Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Bought 1  John Freida Precision Hair Colour, $12.99, Regular Price
Bought 1 John Freida Luxurious Volume Shampoo, $6.99 Regular Price
**Spend $15.00, Receive $3.00 +Up Rewards.  Limit 2.**
Used One Free John Freida Precision Hair Colour (Rite Aid Mailer)
and 20% Wellness Gold Card Status on Regular Priced items!
Paid: $5.59, Received $3.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $1.30 each

Bought 4 Playtex Fresh+Sexy Wipes, $7.49, Regular Price
**Spend $20.00, Receive $5.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Buy One, Get One 50% off

Used four $4.00/1 (SS 5/19)
Paid: $6.46, Received $5.00 +Up Rewards
Final Price: $0.37 each

TOTAL FROM #1: $12.27.  I used $9.00 +Up Rewards from last week making my total $3.12. I received a total of $8.00 +Up Rewards to use for next week.


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Rite Aid Summary: Spent: $3.12      Saved: $46.89
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Walmart

Transaction #1

Bought 3 KY Jelly, $2.84
Used three $2.00/1 (Expires 5/31)
Final Price: $0.84 each

Bought 1 Wet N Wild Nail Polish, $0.93
Used one $1.00/1 (SS 5/19)
Final Price: $0.07 Moneymaker

Folgers Instant Coffee, $1.00
Use $1.00/2 (Expires 5/26)
Final Price: $0.50 each

TOTAL FROM #1:  $3.45        Saved: $8.10



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2013 Coupon Journey Summary


                              Spent     Saved     Spending Goal
THIS WEEK:          $9.74     $115.51    $20.00
MONTH OF MAY: $29.36    $314.33    $60.00
YEAR TO DATE:  $259.53   $2206.24  $400.00

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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