I'm sorry Ukrop's, but it was a Mega Sale and I saved 94%!

Would you believe all of this for $9.02 (including tax)!!!!

I was debating about going to "the K grocery store" this week for the Mega sale.  I read on-line at Hot Coupon World about some of the deals people were getting in my area of items that weren't advertised in the weekly sales flyer.  I also saw the awesome deal my friend Miriam posted on her blog (http://www.mycountrycupboard.blogspot.com/) and realized I had to hit the sale.  It is sales like these I feel like I am hurting "the K grocery store" and actually helping Ukrop's.  I had lots of items that were "money makers" after combining sales & coupons.

Here is the breakdown of my transaction:

(4) Playtex Disposable Gloves - (-0.05) each

(2) YoPlait Go-Gurt - 0.34 each

(4) Betty Crocker Potatoes - 0.29 each

(3) Snuggle Fabric Softner -(-0.01) each

(1) Chex Mix - (-0.01)

(2) Oreida Frozen French Fries - 1.24 each

(4) Playtex Handsaver Gloves - FREE

(2) Pillsbury Simply Cookie - 0.49 each

(8) Birdseye Frozen Vegetables - 0.49 each

(5) Halls Cough Drops - (-0.20) each

(5) DelMonte Diced Tomatoes - 0.29 each

(10)Carnation Evaporated Milk - (-0.01) each

Total Before Sales, Coupons, & Tax: $117.50

Total After Sales, Coupons, & Before Tax: $7.53

Total Savings: $109.97 (94%)

A funny thing happened while I was checking out.  The cashier didn't like me handing her my coupons in sets.  I explained to her that I like to do it that way to double check myself and to make sure that they all ring up because I have so many to use.  When my final total came up to $9.02 she and the person bagging my groceries did a double take and said she got all of that for $9!  That is how you use coupons!

Ukrop's Saturday Only Specials - 10/31/09

There are a few specials tomorrow (Saturday) at Ukrop's for that day only.  It wasn't posted on the website, but one of the managers told me about them and then gave me a copy of his homemade flyer to take home.  I told him that I knew all 8 of my blog followers were eagerly anticipating this late breaking Ukrop's news.   :)

Dickies Fully Cooked Deviled Crabs 2pk - 2 for $5 (regular retail $3.99 each)

3lb bags of Virginia Red Delicious or Golden Delicious Apples - $1.88 a bag (regular retail $2.99)

 Pepsi 6 pks of the 16.9 oz bottles - $1.88 a 6-pk (regular retail $3.49)

(I think all Pepsi products are included in this deal, they were bringing out a pallet of Dr. Pepper when I got off work.)

These deals are in addition to the already advertised Saturday-only specials:

Ukrop's Skim, 1%, 2% Milk Gallons - $2.49

Ukrop's Whole Milk Gallon or Full Circle Organic Milk Half Gallon - $2.59

Happy Shopping!

Ukrop's Double Coupon Wednesday Shopping

I didn't have a big list for today's double coupon run.  I did finally get the Tide Stain Release that I didn't get charged for last week taken care of.  I was able to grab few deals.  Here is a picture of what I picked up:

(Sorry about the glare on the picture)

(4) Campbell's Tomato Soup - $0.49 each

(2) Capri Sun - $1.66 each

(2) Dole Fruit Bowls* - $1.04 each

(3) Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn - $0.29 each

(3) Kellogg's Pop Tarts - $0.55 each

(2) Pillsbury Cake Mix - $0.49 each

(1) Over The Moon Chocolate Milk (1/2 gallon) - $1.40

(1) Ukrop's Milk (gallon) - FREE (WYB 3 Pop Tarts)

(1) Tide Stain Release - $5.99

Shelf Price (Before Sales & Coupons): $43.21

Final Price (After Sales & Coupons): $18.08

Total Savings: $25.13 (58%)

*There is a new thing I noticed at Ukrop's called EZ-Pic.  It was with the Dole Fruit Bowls, buy purchasing 2 of the Dole Fruit Bowls it automatically took $1 off of my order.  I had a 0.75/2 coupon that I was able to combine with this deal making for a quick healthy snack for the girls.

CVS & Walgreens Week of 10/25/09

CVS:

I had to go to CVS this week.  I had $10 ECB that expired on the 30th.  I decided I would get the rest of my Halloween candy because they had a 3-day deal and pick up some eyeliner (I was out) and some lip gloss.  I didn't get one of my best deals, but I did ok.  I had a Buy 3 Get 1 Free for the candy in addition to a $1 off 3 bags of candy.  I ended up paying $1.25 for each bag of candy.  I was able to earn an additional $8 in ECB by purchasing the Cover Girl make-up.  I ended up paying $5.49 for each eyeliner and $4.99 for each lip gloss.

Price Before Sales & Coupons: $39.32

Price After Sales, Coupons, and Redeemed ECB's: $15.96

Total Savings: $23.36 (59%)

I also earned $8 ECB with the make-up

Walgreens:

I was able to go to my favorite Walgreens Sunday afternoon after church and grab my extra Sunday papers.  I like to redeem my RR at Walgreens for newspapers because they work great as a filler item - and it is like getting them for free!  I found out there was a month long RR promotion with Dove - if you buy 8 selected items you earn a $10 RR.  I had 3 shampoo and 3 conditioner coupons and they had a B1G1 Free sale for the shampoo and conditioner.  I thought this would be a good way to "roll" some of my rewards.

Sunday Afternoon Run:
(3) Dove Shampoo $1.495 each (4.99 each, B1G1 Free, $1 coupon)
(1) Dove Shampoo $2.495 (4.99 each B1G1 Free)
(3) Dove Conditioner $0.995 each (4.99 each, B1G1 Free, $1.50 coupon)
(1) Dove Conditioner $ 2.495 (4.99 each B1G1 Free)
(2) Sunday Richmond Times Dispatch $2 each

Shelf Price (Before Sales & Coupons): $39.92
Final Price (After Sales, Coupons, and Redeemed RR): $0.46
Total Savings: $39.46 (99%)
Earned $10 RR

I read about the Quaker deal on-line at Hot Coupon World and thought I could use it.  There is a month long RR deal that if you buy $10 worth of Quaker products you get a $5 RR.  There is a coupon in this week's Walgreens ad for B1G1 Free if you buy the Oatmeal at $3.19 each.  I also had a manufacturer coupon I was able to combine with it making it a really great deal!

Wednesday Morning Run:

(3) M&M Candy - $0.39 each (filler items - Megan was playing with one so it didn't make the picture.)

(1) Chapstick Fresh Effects - $2.99

(4) Quaker Oatmeal - $0.97 each (3.19 each, B1G1 Free, $1.25/2 coupon)

Shelf Price (Before Sales & Coupons): $20.52

Final Price (After Sales, Coupons, Redeemed RR): $3.04

Total Savings: $17.48 (85%)

Earned $8 RR

Ukrop's Double Coupon Wednesday 10/28/09

I honesty have to say that I wasn't really excited about this week's Ukrop's ad.  There are some really good deals, but not really items that I use or need.  I am contemplating taking a week off, but I everytime I say that I end up still hitting the sales.  :)  Feel free to check-out Ukrop's weekly ad on-line and also find some printable coupons at http://www.ukrops.com/.  **Ukrop's doubles manufacturer coupons up to 0.99 on Wednesdays only, they will not double more than 5 like coupons per transaction, they do accept internet printable coupons for values up to $2 and will not accept printable coupons for a free item (such as buy 1 get 1 free).**

Here is a list of what I thought were deals and coupon match-up if available:
Boneless Sirloin Steaks - $3.98/lb (Steak!!!!!)
Canada Dry & 7-Up 12 pk or 12 oz cans - 5/$10 (this includes A&W & Sunkist)
*Kellogg's Pop-Tarts - 3/$5 $1 off 8ct 9/13 RP (that would make them 0.67 a box!)  edited after original post $0.55 of an 8 count box 9/13 RP (doubled that will make them 0.57 a box!) *If you buy 3 boxes you get a free gallon of Ukrop's milk using a SPOT coupon
Pepsi 2-Liters - 0.99
Tombstone Frozen Pizzas - 2/$5
Doritos (11.5-14.5oz bags) - 2/$4
Sylvania Soft White Light Bulbs 4-ct - 2/$1
Starkist Chunk Light Tuna Pouches (2.6 oz) - $1.19 $1 off 2 pouches 10/11 RP
Hostess Cupcakes & Twinkies - 2/$5 0.50 off 1 box 10/11 RP
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish -4/$5
Energizer Batteries (AAA, AA 4-pk, C, D 2-pk, 9-volt each) - $2.95 0.50 off 1 pack 10/4 SS
Chex Mix & Bugles - 2/$4 0.50 off 1 bag 10/25 SS (Chex Mix, not Bugles)
Kellogg's Cereal Cups -10/$10 **Buy 10 get 5 more for FREE**
Over The Moon Chocolate Milk - 2/$5 (I have a 0.55 coupon I found on a tearpad over the summer)
Marie Callender's Entrees, Al Dente, or Pot Pies - $2.99 $1 off 2 Al Dente Entrees 9/27 SS
Turkey Hill Iced Tea or Lemonade Gallons - $2.49 $1 off 2 half-gallons or larger 9/20 RP
Caprisun - 3/$5 (I need 2 more to qualify for the Nabisco $20 rebate)
Sargento Shredded Cheese 3/$5 0.55 off 1 package All You Magazine 11/09
Nestle Hot Cocoa Mix (10 oz box) - 0.69 (limit 6) Internet printable $1 off 2 boxes
Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn - $1.29 0.50 off 1 box 9/27SS 0.29 a box on double coupon Wednesday!

Don't Forget the Rest of the week's One-Day Deals:
Thursday - Large Ukrop's Grade AA Eggs 0.99/dozen
Friday - Purdue Boneless Chicken Breast 50% off (1.99/lb)
Saturday - Ukrop's Skim, 1%, 2% Milk Gallons - $2.49
                Whole Milk Gallons, Full Circle Organic Milk Half Gallons -$2.59

Happy Shopping!

Last week's Walgreens run

I am late in posting my picture and my deals from Walgreens last week. I ran there real quick Friday afternoon before I had to run home and get ready to celebrate with a friend who got married on Saturday. I started off with $32 in RR.

I got everything in 2 separate transactions -

Transaction #1:

Zantac - $8.99 (for my FIL) (sale price)

(3) Theraflu - $4.99 (each, sale price)

(8) Halloween Pencils - $0.25 each

Subtotal: $32.46 (before sales & coupons)

(-1.50) Zantac coupon

(-1.50) Theraflu coupon

(-3.00) off 2 Theraflu

(-1.00) Halloween Pencil Special

(-14) Redeemed RR

Final Price (before tax): $4.96

Total Savings: $27.50 (85%)

Earned $17 RR

Transaction #2:

Zantac - $8.99 (for my FIL, sale price)

Halls Refresh Drops - $1

Dentek Dental Floss - $2

(3) Triaminic Strips - $4.99 (each, sale price)

(8) Halloween Pencils - $0.25 each

Subtotal: $39.84 (before sales & coupons)

(-1.50) Zantac coupon on box

(-0.50) Hall's Refresh coupon

(-1) Dentek Floss Coupon

(-$1.50) Triaminic

(-$3) off 2 Triaminic

(-$1) Halloween Pencil Special

(-$18) Redeemed Register Rewards

Final Price (before tax): $2.46

Total Savings: $37.38 (94%)

Earned $20 RR

Great find at Target!

I paid more for the 3-pack of socks than I did for 5 of the Glade Scented Oil Candle holders and 5 of the 4-count refill packs!!!!

Here is how you can do it also - there are a few what-ifs out there.

I read about this deal on one of my favorite sites for coupon info Hot Coupon World (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/). There is a promo right now at Target with Glade. You have to buy 5 select Glade products (I think it is just the holiday scents) and you can earn a $5 Target giftcard I went to Target today (Libbie Place) and found the merchandise on an endcap but no signs. There was a price check machine nearby so I scanned one of the scented tins. It had the price ($2.50) and then said it was eligible for a $5 Target Giftcard. I also had with me coupons I had found yesterday from a blinkie machine at Ukrop's for Buy 1 Glade Scented Oil Candle Holder get a free refill pack. When I opened up the refill tin to smell the candle - a coupon fell out. It was for $1.50 off of one Glade Scented Oil Candle product.

This is how the math worked out:

5 Glade Scented Oil Candle Holders @ $2.50 each = $12.50
5 Glade Scented Oil Candle Refills @ $2.50 each = $12.50
Sub-total = $25.00
Minus 5 coupons for $1.50 off of one Glade Scented candle Product (-7.50)
Minus 5 coupons for a Free Refill pack WYB a Glade Scented Oil Candle Holder (-12.50)
Final Price = $5 (plus tax) & I got two $5 Target Giftcards.

I also read on-line that their is a rebate for SC Johnson (the company that makes Glade) for $5 when you purchase 3 items. I may be able to get the entire purchase for free after the rebate!

So, to sum it up I bought a 3-pack of socks for $6 and got a bunch of free candles. Not bad, especially when I had two tired and fussy kiddos in tow.