2013 Coupon Journey: Week of 7/28-8/3

Great week for couponing this week for sure!! I have been noticing that I have been scaling back some.  Unsure if it's because I have a good stockpile and just grabbing things here are there or if it's because I have my mind divided on Back-To-School and this.  I only was able to head to CVS and Rite Aid.  After taking the picture and putting my pile away, I realized I forgot to add the Starbucks drink (that was in the fridge) in the picture!  I also had a great unexpected double dip on extrabucks.  I turned in a raincheck and received not only my raincheck extrabucks, but also for this week's special!!  Woot!  Rite Aid has many moneymakers happening also!  I know Weis had some good deals and Walgreens, but I haven't made it there yet this week before posting this.  Also, Friday I will be heading to the office stores **fingers crossed I get everything** Friday.   Also, by Monday or Tuesday I will have the Back-To-School Giveaway ready to go!  Watch for details!

Results Week: Week of 7/28-8/3
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Couponing Tip: While doing my shopping there are two things I have learned about store set up.  Avoid the eye leveling shelves and end caps.  I will admit at Target the end caps are the first place to find clearance though!!  Other than that, unless there is a killer deal in those areas that are on your list avoid!! They like to put the "I think I am getting a great deal items in that area.  Not only that, next time you are in the store, check out the prices on the top and bottom shelves compared to eye level.  You will see the difference!!  You can also avoid this trap by sticking to your list!!




CVS



Transaction #1

Bought 1 A&W Soda, 2 Liter, $0.99, Sale Price
Used $0.30/1 (CVS Coupon Machine)
Final Price: $0.69 

Bought 1 Oral B Battery Toothbrush, $5.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Extrabucks. Limit 2.**
Used $3.00/1 (PG 7/28)
Paid: $3.99, Received $2.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $1.99

Bought 1 Schick Hydro Silk Refill Cartridges, 4 ct, $9.49, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Receive $4.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $4.00/1 (Received from freebie mailer)
Paid: $5.49, Received $4.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $1.49

Bought 1 Starbucks Iced Coffee, $1.50, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $1.50 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Paid: $1.50, Received $1.50 Extrabucks
Final Price: Free

TOTAL FROM #1:  $10.78.  I used my $10.00 Extrabucks, making my total $0.78. I received a total of $7.50 Extabucks. I then found my one raincheck and proceeded with the second transaction.



Transaction #2

Bought 1 Gillette Venus Razor, $7.29, Sale Price
**RAINCHECK: Buy 1, Get $4.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 Extrabucks. Limit 1.**
Used $5.00/1 (Expired 7/31)
Paid: $2.29, Received $2.00 & $4.00 Extrabucks
Final Price: $3.71 Moneymaker

TOTAL FROM #2:  $2.29.  I used $1.50 Extrabucks making my total $0.84. With both transactions, I now have a total of $12.00 Extrabucks.  Plus I received a raincheck for the Herbal Essences deal since there was none left.

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CVS Summary:  Spent: $1.82   Saved: $37.79
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Rite Aid

Transaction #1

Bought 1 Skittles, $0.59, Sale Price
Bought 1 Starburst, $0.59, Sale Price
Use $0.50/2 (Expires 9/2)
Final Price:$0.68

Bought 1 Irish Spring Body Wash, $3.49, Sale Price
Used $0.75/1 (SS 7/28)
and used one $2.00/1 (Rite Aid Ad-In Coupon)
Final Price: $0.49

Bought 2 Oral B Battery Toothbrushes, $5.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used two $3.00/1 (PG 7/28)
Paid: $5.98, Received $4.00 +Up Rewards
Final Price: $0.99 each

Bought 1 Oral B Kids Toothpaste, $2.99, Regular Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.99 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used $1.00/1 (PG 7/28)
and received 20% off with Wellness Gold Status
Paid:$1.39, Received $2.99 +Up Reward
Final Price: $1.60 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Oral B Toothbrushes, $2.99, Sale Price
**Buy 1, Get $2.99 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
Used $1.00/1 (PG 7/28)
and received 20% off with Wellness Gold Status
Paid: $1.79, Received $2.99 +Up Reward
Final Price: $1.20 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Gerber 2nd Food Baby Food, $1.49, Regular Price
Bought 1 Gerber 1st Food Baby Food, $1.49, Regular Price
**Buy 2, Get $3.00 +Up Reward. Limit 3.**
Received 20% off Wellness Gold Status
Paid: $2.38, Received $3.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.62 Moneymaker

Bought 1 Wooden Ruler, $0.33, Sale Price
Bought 1 Plastic Ruler, $0.33, Sale Price
Bought 1 Scotch Bubble Envelope, $0.33, Sale Price
**Buy 3, Get $0.99 +Up Reward. Limit 1.**
Paid: $0.99, Received $0.99 +Up Reward
Final Price: Free

Bought 3 Mead Composition Books, 3/$1.98
**Buy 3, Receive $1.00 +Up Reward. Limit 2.**
.Final Price: $1.98, Received $1.00 +Up Reward
Final Price: $0.33


TOTAL FROM #1:  $15.93.  I used my $10.00 +Up Rewards making my total $5.93.  I received a total of $16.97 +Up Rewards to use for next week!

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Rite Aid Summary:  Spent: $5.93          Saved: $38.52
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2013 Coupon Journey

                                  Spent      Saved     Spending Goal

THIS WEEK:           $7.65       $76.31      $20.00

MONTH OF JULY: $34.37    $142.31     $80.00

YEAR TO DATE:    $229.11  $3513.78    $620.00