My Easter Candy Shopping Trip – Saved 54%

Hey guys. I just headed out this morning to run and grab our Easter basket stash.
Our baskets aren’t as extravagant as they used to be with the boys getting older, but I still enjoy making them – and let’s face it, they enjoy the candy…lol.
I had been saving $9 in Register Rewards for this trip as I knew it would help a lot.
Here we go:
4 Chocolate Bunnies – $1.29 ea
4 Chocolate Covered Peeps – Free after using the $1/2 coupon that was from Facebook and the 2 for a $1 Walgreens coupon
4 Cadbury Eggs – 2 for $1.50
4 Snickers Eggs – $0.99 ea – had 2 coupons for $1 off 2 making them only $0.50 ea
6 Peanut Butter Snickers Bars – $0.89 ea – had 2 of the Buy 2 Get One Free coupons  from an unknown insert
1 Butterfinger Eggs – $2.99 – had a $0.55 off coupon
1 Lifesaver Jelly Bean and 1 Starburst Jelly Bean Bag – 2 for $4 – used a $1/2 coupon from RP 4/10
4 Bags of M&Ms – had a buy 2 get 1 Free coupon
2 Palmer packs of mini bunnies – $0.99 ea
8pk of Fanta Orange Mini Cans – $3.99 – used the $2 off Walgreens coupon
Glade Candle (for me) – $3.99 – Free with coupon
1 dozen Eggs – $1.29
1 Paas Egg coloring kit – $0.99
My total before coupons and RR was $43.21 – I ended up paying $20.36. So I saved 54%.
Now, some of you may not think this is a great deal since I didn’t end up only paying a dollar or less. I was happy because I still saved over 50% – which is my benchmark.
Like we always say, the best deal is your deal!

Thanks to MojoSavings for sharing!

My Whole Foods Trip 03/04/11

I shop at the Whole Foods here in St Louis. If you want click able links for these coupons check out my Whole Foods Coupon Match-up and click on the "Midwest" region. If you don't see your region listed- Don't Worry! Use my Whole Foods Coupon Stacking Cheat sheet to help you save a ton of money!

I also do a coupon match-up for Trader Joe's and a price list for Trader Joe's

2- Seventh Generation Paper towels $2.00
$1.00 Printable
$1.00 Whole Foods Printable
Total= FREE

12- Tom's of Maine Bar Soap $2.99
10% Case Discount
$2.00 Tear pad
Total Price= $0.69 each

3- Stonyfield Yogurt $0.50
$0.50/3 Printable Coupon
Total = $0.33 each

2- Earthbound Farms Romaine Hearts $2.99
$1.00 Printable
Total= $1.99 each

2- Annie's Bunny Pretzels $3.39
$1.00 Health-E Saver Printable
$1.00 whole Foods Printable
Total= $1.39

3- Pretzel Crisps $2.48
$1.00 Printable Coupon
Total= $1.48 each

2- Seeds of Change Microwave grains $3.69
$1.00 Whole Foods Printable
$1.00 Printable Coupon
Total= $1.69 each

3- Muir Glen Tomatoes $2.19
$1.00 Printable
$1.00 Whole Foods
Total= $0.19

1- Vitamin Code Multivitamins $29.99
$5.00 Printable Coupon
$5.00 Whole Foods Printable
Total= $19.99

2- Jovial Pasta $2.50
$1.00 Facebook Printable
$0.50 Whole Foods in-ad coupon (only Midwest stores)
Total= $1.00 each

Shelf Price= $103.37
Paid=$46.41
SAVED= $56.96 (55%)

Thanks to HealthyLifeDeals!

My Whole Foods Trip

Check out my Whole Foods Coupon Match-Up to understand how I was able to save so much! Also check out my Trader Joes Price List and Trader Joes Coupon Match-Up

Also enter Healthy Life Deals Giveaway- St Louis Valentines Day Whole Foods Giveaway ($25 Gift Card) - *LOW ENTRIES* Ends 2/10 /11 (Thursday)

1- Gallon 365 Organic Whole Milk

3- Organic Avocados

4- Organic Mangoes

2- Annie Chuns Snacks

1- SO Delicious Coconut Milk

8- Seeds of Change Microwave Bag1- Barbaras Cheese Puffs

Shelf Price=$55.77
Paid=$17.27
Saved= $38.50 (69%)

Thanks to HealthyLifeDeals for sharing!

Kmart, Walgreens & Dillons Shopping Trip: 31 Items @ $0.64 ea!

Thanks to Eeendeavors for posting this shopping trip. Kmart (all coupons doubled, 5 coupon limit, must have at least $25 subtotal before coupons)

2 boxes Kotex liners – $1.49 ea
$2 off any 2 Kotex products, exp. 2-28-11 (SS 01/16/11) = $4 off
Final Cost = $1.02 OVERAGE!

Jergen’s Shea Butter lotion – $3 (tag said 2/$6)
$1.50 off Jergen’s Shea Butter lotion printable = $3 off
Final Cost = FREE!
Crest mouthwash – $4.99
$2/1 Crest Mouthwash, exp. 2-28-11 (P&G 01/30/11) = $4 off
Final Cost = $0.99
Rimmel mascara – $3.49
$2 off any Rimmel product printable = $4 off
Final Cost = $0.51 OVERAGE!
2 Johnson & Johnson First Aid Kits – $1.19 ea
$1.50 off any 2 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross items printable = $3 off
Final Cost = $0.63 OVERAGE!
2 Fun-Dip Valentines – 2/$5 (no coupon, used as filler to make $25 subtotal)

Kmart Total: $3.38
Walgreens (started with a $2 RR from last week’s Huggies deal)
I ran THIS set of transactions, minus the Snackerz (they were out ), and added this transaction:

Icy Hot No-Mess Vapor Gel (found in the Cough & Cold section) – $3.99
Neuragen pain relief topical gel – $14.99
$10 off Neuragen pain relief (Walgreens Diabetes & You magazine, found in Diabetes section)
Final Cost = used $8 RR, paid $0.98, received $13 in RR back!

Walgreens Total: #1 – $2.32, #2 – $1.99, #3 – $0.98, #4 – $0.98 = $6.27 & $13 RR for next time!
Dillons (items with “*” are Mega Event items and price reflects $0.50 discount)

Pampers wipes – $1.49
$0.50 off Pampers wipes Dillons catalina coupon, doubled to $1
Final Cost = $0.49
2 Sierra Mist – $0.89 ea
$1/2 Sierra Mist peelie
Final Cost = $0.39 ea
Diet Dr. Pepper – $0.89
$0.50 off Diet Dr. Pepper 2 liter Dillons catalina, doubled to $1
Final Cost = $0.11 OVERAGE!
Kozy Shak Rice Pudding Snacks – $2.69
$0.55 off any Kozy Shak product printable, doubled to $1
Final Cost = $1.69 (I know, that’s not a deal, but I LOVE Kozy Shak )
2 Kraft 2% Milk cheese slices – $1.99
$1 0ff Kraft 2% Milk cheese slices printable
Final Cost $0.99 ea!
Bar-S turkey franks – $0.99
$1 off any Bar-S product printable
Final Cost = FREE!
Mini Carrots – $1.33 (tag read 3/$4)
$0.40 off mini carrots Dillons mailer, doubled to $0.80
Final Cost = $0.53
2 Portabella mushrooms, marked down – $0.99
Gardetto’s, 8.6 oz – $1.49
$0.50 off Gardetto’s printable, doubled to $1
$0.50 off Gardetto’s Cellfire coupon
Final Cost = FREE!
Silk PureAlmond – $1.99
$0.75 off Silk Pure Almond printable, doubles to $1
Final Cost = $0.99

Dillon’s Total: $10.28
Total Spent: $19.93 or 31 items at an average of $0.64 each, with $13 in Register Rewards to use next time!

Smith's Shopping Trip: $26.30 For All of This. (Saturday,11/06/10)

I went shopping at Smiths Saturday early in the morning and thought I would post my deals. Below is a detailed list of what I got: (Everything in this picture above was purchased Saturday for $26.30 using coupons posted to this blog this week. All the coupons are still here, if you hurry you can get the same deals.)

5 apples
2 Jimmy Dean Sausages
2 Jello Pudding 5oz
2 Quaker Cereal Bars
2 Stove Tops
5 Swanson Chicken Broth
12 Campbell Cream of soups
3 Hormel Chili Master
14 Kroger can fruits
2 Pringles Multi-grain chips
2 Sara Lee Fresh Baked Pumpkin Pie (No baking pumpkin pie for me this year!)
1 Cool Whip
2 2-liter 7Up
1 Colgate Toothpaste
4 Colgate Toothbrushes
2 Ricola Cough Drops
2 Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent


The total before tax: $120.95
I paid: $26.30 (after tax) - A Total Savings of 79%!

Freebies For This Week! (11/03/10)

The picture is showing all the freebies that I got this week. Some of them are free samples, others are items purchased with the printable coupons listed on this web site. My rule of thumb for freebies is, if you don't need them don't get them.

Smith's Shopping Trip. $11.57 For All of This. (Tuesday,10/26/10)

I went shopping at Smiths Tuesday and thought I would post my deals. Below is a detailed list of what I got: (Everything in this picture above was purchased Tuesday for $11.57 using coupons posted to this blog this week. All the coupons are still here, if you hurry you can get the same deals.)

The Crescent Rolls, Chicken Breast Strips, and the ice-cream were not on my list but little junior came shopping with me and insisted that he wanted them. You know how it goes. I think I still did very good with that surprise though. Feel Free to share your shopping trips success with me. I can't wait to hear from you.


2 Kroger Crescent Rolls
1 DZ Smith's Eggs
2 1 quart VIVA Milk
1 1/2 lb Pears
2 Hungryman Entrees
1 chicken Breast Strips
1 Kroger Ice Cream
2 Crest Tootpaste

The total before tax: $24.15

I paid: $11.57 (after tax)

Walmart Shopping Trip. $13.48 For All of This. (Tuesday,10/26/10)

I went shopping at Walmart Tuesday and thought I would post my deals. Below is a detailed list of what I got: (Everything in this picture above was purchased Tuesday for $13.48 using coupons posted to this blog this week. All the coupons are still here, if you hurry you can get the same deals.)


1 Bell Pepper
1 lb Fresh Tomaotes
1 1/2 lbs Carrots
1/2 lb Fresh Mushrooms
1 Lettuce
2 Jeanie O Turkey Franks
1 Italian Seasoning
2 Onion Powder
2 Healthy Harvest Ranzoni Spahgetti
4 Trident Layers Gum
1 Gain Dish Detergent
1 Pert 2in1 (Travel Size)
2 Rayovac Rechargeable Batteries

The total before tax: $29.51

I paid: $13.48 (after tax)

Smith's Shopping Trip. $16.02 For All of This. (Tuesday,10/19/10)

I went shopping at Smiths today. Below is a detailed list of what I got: (Everything in this picture above was purchased today for $16.02 using coupons posted to this blog this week. All coupons are still here, if you hurry you can get the same deals.)

10 Philadelphia Cream Cheese
2 Quaker Rice Snacks
4 Wheat Thins
3 Packs of 1dz eggs
4 Kraft BBQ Sauce
1 pack Chicken Thighs

The total before tax: $54.27
I paid: $16.02 (71% of Savings!)

Walmart Shopping Trip. $6.79 For All of This. (Tuesday,10/19/10)

I went shopping at Walmart today and thought I would post my deals. Below is a detailed list of what I got: (Everything in this picture above was purchased today for $6.79 using coupons posted to this blog this week. All the coupons are still here, if you hurry you can get the same deals.)

3 1/2 lbs of red apples
1 Harsh Brown Patties
1 Cottonelle Tub      
2 Reach Dental Floss
1 Tabasco
2 Idahoan Instant Potatoes
1 Degree Travel size deorderant
2 Rayovac batteries
1 Yakisoba noodle
2 Quaker Instant Oatmeal
3 mentos
1 Dannon Yogurt

The total before tax: $25.71
I paid: $6.79 (after tax)