Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Freebies Received

2 playtex tampon packages each containing 2 regular and 1 super tampon and a $1/1 coupon (not sure which these were... I requested a bunch)
PowerSox (I think I forgot to report that I ordered this)

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Monday, October 11, 2010

CVS: Spent $40.45/Saved: $24.20

So this wasn't such a great week at CVS except that I will get reimbursed for the full $40.45 from my flexible health spending.  I needed a week to regroup and get more EB to work with for future purchases.  I also used SavingsAngel for the first time (will have a review on the other blog soon). Here's what I got:

2 Prilosec 42 Count $24.99each (saved $3.50 each)
(Plus $7/2 coupon ~ received $7EB for each)
2 Colgate Total Advanced $2.99each (saved $.70 each)
(Plus 2 $1/1 coupons ~ received $2.99EB for each)

PLUS: $1, $1.80, $4EB


Total OOP: $40.45
Total Savings: $24.20 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $14, $5.98 and $1 (for green bag tag)

Total CVS spending YTD: $203.06
Total CVS savings YTD: $880.35
Fall 2010 Spending (from receipt): $.35
YTD Saving (from receipt): $933.48

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Freebie Received

I've requested so many Kotex products that I don't know which one this is!

I got a liner, pad, tampon and $1/1 U by Kotex product.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

CVS: Saved: $34.01/Spent: .35

2 Peanut M&Ms (yes, I know there is only one pictured... I got hungry!) $.50each (saved $.39each)
2 Rightguard Deodorants $2.29 each (saved $1.40 each)
(used $3/2 coupon ~ received $4EB)
1 Schick Hydro Shave Cream $2.27 (saved $1.50)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $1.80EB)
1 Cetaphil Lotion $9.89
(used $1/1 coupon)
1 Cetaphil Lotion $4.94 (BOGO 50%)
(used $1/1 coupon)
PLUS: $4.99, $9.99, $3EB

Total OOP: $.35
Total Savings: $34.01 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $4, $1.80
Bolded: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $162.61
Total CVS savings YTD: $856.15
Summer 2010 Spending (from receipt): $58.43
YTD Saving (from receipt): $899.47


I thought I had calculated it right, but I had to throw in those M&Ms as filler purchases. I should've just had her take off that last $3EB and give it back to me and pay a little more OOP rather than spend $1 on something I don't need and really shouldn't be buying. Lesson learned.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Freebie Requested

Chocolate! ~ 4-6 weeks
How can you say no to free chocolate? :)

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Saved 63% at Safeway

I got all of this stuff for $20.47! A new Safeway just opened up near me and they sent me some GREAT coupons in the mail. Plus there were some pretty good sales going on as well.

FREE:
Safeway Peanut Butter
Safeway Apple Juice

CHEAP:
.77 each: 2 liter bottles of soda (I have a party coming up)
.75 Welch's grape juice
.99 Hefty plates
.99 Cantaloupe
.99/lb Gala Apples, Nectarines
.99 Safeway Raisins
3.99 12 pack of Cottonelle toilet paper


I'm pretty proud :) and I got some stuff for CHEAP that I needed anyway. Go me!

CVS: Saved $24.03 / Spent $.67


Today I got:
Stacy's Pita Chips $3 (saved $.29)
Nivea for Men $4.99
($1/1 coupon ~ received $4.99EB)
Alive Vitamin $9.99 (saved $1)
($1/1 coupon ~ received $9.99EB)
Skintimate $3.99
($.75/1 coupon ~ received $3EB)

PLUS: $4/$20 coupon from Twitter, $7, $7.99EB


Total OOP: $.67
Total Savings: $24.03 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $3, $4.99, $9.99
Bolded: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $162.26
Total CVS savings YTD: $822.14
Summer 2010 Spending (from receipt): $57.76
YTD Saving (from receipt): $875.44

After going to 2 CVS stores, I finally went to one downtown that had (almost) everything I wanted. They didn't have the freebie candy corn, but I probably shouldn't have so much concentrated sugar anyways...

The woman at the register was kind of lame. She wasn't going to let me use an internet printable and then she wasn't going to let me use 2 EB in one transaction. I've never heard of that one before. Luckily she was easily persuaded and I remained calm the entire time.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

CVS: OOP $.96/Saved $11.93

Didn't get anything particularly exciting this week and got no EB, but I did get 3 necessary items (and one little snack).

M&M Peanut Butter $.50 (saved $.39)
2 CVS Plastic cups $1.99 each (saved $.50 each)
Drano $6.49
($.55 coupon)

PLUS $9.99EB

Total OOP: $.96
Total Savings: $11.93 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $0 :(

Total CVS spending YTD: $161.59
Total CVS savings YTD: $798.11
Summer 2010 Spending (from receipt): $56.80
YTD Saving (from receipt): $863.51

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Freebie Received

I got Snikiddy Baked Fries in the mail today. I don't remember requesting these, but maybe it was from this? All I know is that I'm excited to pack the 2 snack sized bags in my lunch!

Monday, August 30, 2010

Freebies Requested

Playtex Sport ~ will arrive in 4-6 weeks
Kashi ~ "on its way soon"
U by Kotex ~ will arrive in up to 4 weeks

Friday, August 20, 2010

Freebies Requested

Kotex ~ will arrive in 6-8 weeks
Gas X Prevention ~ will arrive in 6-8 weeks
Playtex Sport ~ will arrive in 4-6 weeks

Thursday, August 19, 2010

CVS: $4.03OOP/$23.29 Saved

After visiting 3 CVS locations to find one that actually had those darn blink tears, I found them! They just didn't have the Crest Clinical Gum Protection. Boo :(
Stacy's Pita Chips $3 (saved $.29)
(used $1/1 coupon from CVS machine)
Zegerid OTC $9.99 (saved $4)
(used $3/1 coupon ~ received $7EB)
Blink Tears $7.99 (saved $2)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ recieved $7.99EB)

PLUS: $5/$15 coupon, $1, $2, $4EB

Total OOP: $4.03
Total Savings: $23.29 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $7, $7.99 (above)
Bolded: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $160.63
Total CVS savings YTD: $786.18
Summer 2010 Spending (from receipt): $52.77
YTD Saving (from receipt): $840.22

Also, sidenote: my new ExtraCare card arrived with no coupons :( but it's so pretty and new and shiny!

Monday, August 9, 2010

CVS: $.03 OOP/ $31.01 Saved

How is this even possible??? Mostly because I'm getting freaking awesome at the CVS game.
Dulcolax $9.99 (saved $3)
(used $4/1 coupon ~ received $9.99EB)
Schick Hydro $8.97 (saved $1.02)
used $5/1 coupon ~ received $4EB)
Vitamins $7.49

PLUS: $5/$25 coupon, $3, $4, $5EB

Total OOP: $.03
Total Savings: $31.01 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $4, $9.99 (above) $1 green bag tag

Total CVS spending YTD: $156.60
Total CVS savings YTD: $762.89
Summer 2010 Spending (from receipt): $52.74
YTD Saving (from receipt): $809.21

Also, sidenote: my ExtraCare card just offed itself due to (what I can only asuume is) excessive overuse. It fell from my keychain and the layer of plastic is peeling off. I called CVS to request a new one which should arrive in a few weeks (hopefully with coupons! *crosses fingers*)

Monday, August 2, 2010

Friday, July 30, 2010

CVS: $1.23 OOP/ $10.19 Saved

Another small trip this week. I got:

Palmolive dish liquid $.98 (saved $1.41)
($.20 coupon)
Dove soap 2 pack $3 (saved $.29)
(received $2EB)
U by Kotex $4.99 (saved $.30)
(used $1/1 manu coupon, $1/1 CVS coupon ~ received $4.99EB)

PLUS: $.99, $5EB

Total OOP: $1.23
Total Savings: $10.19 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $2, $4.99

Total CVS spending YTD: $156.57
Total CVS savings YTD: $731.88
Summer 2010 Spending (from receipt): $51.51
YTD Saving (from receipt): $799.02

A coupon for Kotex popped out of the machine when I scanned my card. Major win! I might wind up donating the dish soap, but I'm def keeping the other two items. The cashier commented on me being a smart shopper which made me so happy, especially since this wasn't even that great of a trip!

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Safeway: OOP $13.18/Saved $12.74

Cheese $1.99 (saved $1)
5 B&J Ice Creams $1.99 each WYB 3 or more
($1/2 coupon and $1.50/3 coupon)
Green Grapes $3.36 (saved $1.69)
($1.99/lb)

Total OOP: $13.18
Total Savings: $12.74//50% (sale and coupons)

Got my best price EVER on Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream (my fave!). They were on sale for $1.99 WYB 3 or more and I had coupons that printed off at Giant supermarket. Even though they had the Giant logo on them, they said Manufacturer's Coupon on top, so they took them. That means that I paid $1.50 each for 5 pints of B&J, my absolute best ever! Plus I got a $2 Catalina, something that I didn't realize was going to happen. Fun surprise!

CVS:OOP $1.77/Saved $20.97

Small trip this week. I just got a 3 pack of Brita filters (no picture!) for SO CHEAP. I was waiting to see if I could get a coupon via email which generally come later in the week. No luck :(

Brita Filters $14.99 (saved $7)
(used $2 coupons ~ recieved $5EB)

PLUS: $7.99, $2.99, $.99 EB

Total OOP: $1.77
Total Savings: $20.97 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $5

Total CVS spending YTD: $155.34
Total CVS savings YTD: $721.69
Summer 2010 Spending (from receipt): $49.74
YTD Saving (from receipt): $778.05

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Organic Free Samples Requested

Organic Samples ~ I filled out a survey about what types of natural and organic samples I'd like to receive. I'm curious to see what comes from this, if anything. I really try to eat organic and healthy stuff, so hopefully this will introduce me to some new stuff!

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

2 Freebies Received Today!

Kotex ~ 2 tampons, 1 liner, 1 pad and $1/1 U by Kotex item

GM products ~ cinnamon toast crunch, nature valley, bisquick and $.25/1 yoplait yogurt (in spanish!)

Sunday, July 11, 2010

CVS: OOP $2.55/Saved $32.57

Back in the game. It has been awhile for a combination of reasons: feeling a little lazy, no real need for items, no deals that spoke to me... But my EB were about to run out and there were a few good deals this week. Here it is...
York Peppermint Patties $1 (saved .59)
2 John Frieda Hair Products 2/$10
(used $2, $3 coupons ~ received $5EB)
Complete $7.99 (saved $2)
(received $7.99EB)
Papermate Pens $.99 (saved $1)
(received $.99EB)
Scissors $.99 (saved $2)
(received $.99EB)
Biotrue $2.99
(received $2.99EB)
Milkyway $.89
($.50 cvs coupon)

PLUS: $8, $5, $4, $1 EB

Total OOP: $2.55
Total Savings: $32.57 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $7.99, $5, $2.99, $.99, $.99 (see above) also got $3 for 2nd quarter spending
Bolded Items: to be donated
Bolded/Italicized items: maybe donated. I'm unsure

Total CVS spending YTD: $153.57
Total CVS savings YTD: $700.72
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $47.19
YTD Saving (from receipt): $745.48

The strategy this week was just to keep the number of EB consistent since my old ones were about to expire. I'm at pretty much the same number as where I started. And I got chocolate. Win.

Freebie Received

EOS shave sample arrived with no coupons :(

Friday, July 2, 2010

Freebie Received

Kotex Products ~ 3 tampons, 2 liners and $1/1 coupon

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

CVS: OOP $7.82/ Saved $39.17

Lady Speed Stick $1 (saved $.15)
(Used $1/1 coupon = FREE)
2 Gilette Body Washes $4 each (saved $1.49 each)
(Used BOGO coupon ~ received $8EB)
Schick Hydro Razor $8.97 (saved $.02)
(Used $4 coupon ~ received $5EB)
Gilette Fusion Razor $9.97 (saved $3.02)
(Used $5 coupon ~ received $4EB)
Cetaphil Cleanser $8.99 (saved $1)
(Used $2 coupon)
CVS Reinventing Beauty Mag .99

PLUS: $4, $3, $2, $2, $5 EB

Total OOP: $7.82
Total Savings: $39.17 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $8, $5, $4 (see above) $1 (greenbag tag)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $151.02
Total CVS savings YTD: $668.15
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $97.77
YTD Saving (from receipt): $684.36

Not a bad trip. I only wish that there had been some $5/$30 coupons (or similar) out there or I would've done even better!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Freebie Requested/Freebie Received

Freebie Requested
EOS Shave Gel ~ will arrive in 6-8 weeks

Freebie Received
Kelloggs Special K bar with 2 coupons!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

CVS: OOP $14.34/Saved $27.99

I realized something the other day that is tough for my flex spending account. I can't get reimbursed for items if I pay for them using EB. Lame. But fair, I suppose. So this week's OOP cost is higher than it probably should've been, but I will get reimbursed. Here's what I got.

Prilosec $24.99 (saved $2)
(used $5 coupon ~ received $5EB)
2 CVS Maxi Pads $4.99each
(BOGO ~ used $2 coupon)
1 personal product $4.99

PLUS:
$5/$15
$2, $3 $4EB


Total OOP: $14.34
Total Savings: $27.99(Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $5(see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $143.20
Total CVS savings YTD: $628.98
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $83.49
YTD Saving (from receipt): $656.37


Bonus: when I went to the EB machine thingie, $2 in EB popped out. AWESOME!

Monday, May 31, 2010

CVS: OOP $2.32/Saved $34.66

3 Suave Body Washes at $2 each (saved $.79 each)
(used $1/3 coupon ~ received $2EB))
Ban deodorant $2.99 (saved $.50)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $2EB)
Fixodent $3.99 (saved $.80)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $2EB)
Scope $3.99
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $2EB)
2 Hallmark cards at $.99
2 Hallmark cards at $2.99
1 Hallmark card at $3.39
1 Hallmark card at $3.69
(received $3EB for purchasing $15 worth of cards)

PLUS $5/$30
$15, $4.99, $2EB

Total OOP: $2.32
Total Savings: $34.66(Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $4, $3, $2, $2(see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $128.86
Total CVS savings YTD: $600.99
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $74.02
YTD Saving (from receipt): $616.33


Even though it wasn't the best deal ever to get the $15 of cards for just $3EB, I have 2 weddings, father's day and my sister's birthday coming up. It was timely... Overall, not too shabby. I used the last $1.94 of my gift card. So really, it was just $.62 OOP... I'm ruling at the CVS game!

Freebie Requested

Feed Granola ~ unclear when it will arrive

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Friday, May 21, 2010

Target: OOP $14.04/Saved $11.26


7th Gen cleaning product $2.99
($1 manufacturer coupon, $1 target coupon)
4 Kashi granola bars $2.79each
($1 manufacturer coupon)
1 Kashi cereal $2.88
($1 manufacturer coupon)
Band Aids $1.87
($.50 manufacturer coupon, $.75 target coupon)
PLUS received $5 Target giftcard for buying 5 Kashi products.
Total OOP: $14.04
Saved: $11.26

CVS: OOP $1.39/Saved $35.10

Dove Peanut Butter $.49 (saved $.40)
Herbal Essences $2.99 (saved $1.30)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $2EB)
Brita Filter $17.59 (saved $4.40)
(used $1 coupon)
Band-aid $2.49
(used $1/1 coupon)
Neosporin $4.99
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $3EB)
Toblerone $1.29

PLUS: $5/$30
$10EB, $2EB, $7EB, $1EB

Total OOP: $1.39
Total Savings: $35.10(Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $2, $3(see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $126.54
Total CVS savings YTD: $566.33
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $69.87
YTD Saving (from receipt): $581.23

I didn't realize that the Brita filters were on sale, so I had to throw in a few filler items (mmm... chocolate!) at the last minute. Otherwise, pretty good trip. Glad I waited until later in the week to go shopping because CVS emailed me a coupon on Tuesday or Wednesday. Monday is when I usually do my shopping.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Freebie Requested

I'm not sure exactly what I requested from General Mills, but when I saw this on Money Saving Mom saying it was in Spanish, I thought I would practice my high school Spanish and request it. And I remembered enough Spanish to make it work. Win!

General Mills Products ~ unclear when it will arrive... I'm not sure that it said...

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Freebie Requested

Playtex Gentle Glide Tampon ~ will arrive in 4-6 weeks

Freebie Received/Free Plans this Weekend!

Freebie Received
U by Kotex ~ came with 1 pad, 1 liner, and 1 tampon and $1/1 coupon

Free Plans this Weekend (here's hoping it doesn't rain!):
Friday: I Love the 90's Outdoor Film Festival ~ this week is My Best Friend's Wedding
Saturday: Yoga on the Mall with DC Yoga Week

Monday, May 10, 2010

CVS: OOP $2.11/ Saved $54.96

Carefree liners $1 (saved $.39)
(used $1/1 coupon = FREE)
2 Rightguard deodorants $2.49 each (saved $2 each)
(used $3/2 coupon ~ received $4EB on 2)
Cottonelle $4.99 (saved $7.50)
(used $1/1 coupon)
2 Crest ProHealth Toothpaste $3.50 each (saved $.39 each)
(used $1/2 coupon ~ received $7EB on 2)
U by Kotex $4.99 (saved $.30)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $4.99EB)
Bayer Breeze 2 $19.99
(used $10/1 coupon ~ received $15EB)

Plus: $4, $5, $6, $6, $6.99EB from last time

Total OOP: $2.11
Total Savings: $54.96(Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $4, $4.99, $7, $15 (see above), $1 for Green Bag Tag
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $125.15
Total CVS savings YTD: $531.23
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $67.76


Roar! I just realized that they didn't scan my $3/2 Rightguard deodorant coupon. Also, I am so glad I read the comments on the blogs I use to do my deal matching. Like some of the readers reported, only $5EB printed on the Bayer instead of $15EB. I knew to check that particular deal extra which could've cost me $10! I also got my $1 for the Green Bag Tag. Good shopping day at CVS!

Monday, May 3, 2010

CVS: OOP $32.94/ Saved $46.82

Prilosec OTC $24.99 (saved $2)
(used $3/1 coupon ~ received $6EB)
Colgate Total Advantage $2.99 (saved $.90)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $2EB)
Nivea Women's Bodywash $4.88 (saved $1.11)
(used $4/1 coupon)
Nivea Men's Bodywash $4.88 (saved $.11)
(used $3/1 coupon)
2 Nivea Men's Shave Gel $2.99 each
(used $2/2 coupon ~ received $5EB for buying $15 of Nivea products)
Venus Razor $8.49 (saved $3.50)
(used $2/1 coupon ~ received $6EB)
Depends $6.99
(used $2/1 coupon ~ recieved $6.99EB)
Listerine $3.99 (saved $1.20)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $2EB)
Reach Toothbrushes $3.99 (saved $2)
(used $2/1 coupon ~ received $2EB)

Plus: $5/$40 coupon
$2/2 body wash (CVS coupon)
$4, $5EB


Total OOP: $32.94
Total Savings: $46.82 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $2, $4, $5, $6, $6, $6.99 (see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated


Total CVS spending YTD: $123.04
Total CVS savings YTD: $476.27
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $22.75

Lots to donate this week. Spent a whole lot more than usual, but I have $29.99EB to show for it. And I'm going to get reimbursed $32.33 from my flex spending at work (for the Prilosec and Depends... here's hoping they don't think the Depends are for me...). Not too shabby...

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

I thought you said no more Rite Aid...

... And I thought I did, but I got this email from someone from Rite Aid. After picking my jaw up from the floor (I'm important enough to get an email from Rite Aid???), I thought I'd share it with my readers. I'm not sure if this changes my mind about some of the reasons for axing Rite Aid, but there's nothing like personal service, right?


Hi,

I’m just now reading you April 5 post on Rite Aid (I follow Tara’s blog at Deal Seeking Mom on the weekends).

I’m sorry if you’ve experienced trouble with any of our saving programs, but specifically the Single Check Rebate. While many of our loyal shoppers appreciate the upsides of getting money that you can spend wherever, I can see your points about it taking longer.

Perhaps you’d like to try our new wellness+ program before swearing us off altogether? It’s a point-of-sale-based system that gives you rewards right on your receipts (usually generally themed coupons, such as a couple of bucks off of sun/skin care products in summer or cold/flu in winter. Your circular will also begin changing to offer more deals for members.

Anyway, please forgive the intrusion via e-mail, but I wanted to make you aware of the new program, since I think it has many of the aspects you found lacking in Single Check Rebate (which is continuing, too).

The release contains more information in case you or your readers would be interested.

Sincerely,

Eric *************
Public Relations
Rite Aid Corporation


Rite Aid Launches Free wellness+ Customer Rewards Program Nationwide, Offering Health and Wellness Benefits and Member-Only Discounts

Drugstore Industry’s Only Customer Rewards Program Focused Around Pharmacy and Wellness Offers Immediate Everyday Benefits Including 24/7 Toll-Free Access to a Pharmacist

Customers Accrue Points with Eligible Rite Aid Pharmacy and Store Purchases to Get Free Health Screenings and Additional Merchandise Discounts

Top Tier Members Earn 20 Percent Off Non-Prescription Regularly Priced Merchandise Every Day

CAMP HILL, PA (April 19, 2010) – Rite Aid customers and patients nationwide now can sign up for Rite Aid’s new wellness+ customer rewards program that provides members with free health and wellness benefits, as well as shopping discounts and special prices. The program will be supported by a national television, radio, circular and digital advertising campaign.

The free Rite Aid wellness+ rewards card offers immediate everyday benefits including 24/7 toll-free access to a pharmacist and 10 percent off Rite Aid brand products. Member-only discounts are listed each week in Rite Aid's weekly newspaper circulars, and there are special member-only temporary price reductions and offers on register receipts, via e-mail and online.

Members accrue points with eligible pharmacy and store purchases to get free health screenings and additional merchandise discounts including 20 percent off non-prescription regularly priced items every day. Members' wellness+ points are tracked automatically, and a tiered benefits structure combines health and wellness rewards with savings rewards.

Customers can sign up for the new Rite Aid wellness+ rewards card, which requires no membership fee, at any of Rite Aid's nearly 4,800 stores and get a card to use immediately. They also can sign up online at www.riteaid.com and print a temporary card for immediate use. A coupon for $5 off the member's next $25 purchase is available when members set up their wellness+ account online at www.riteaid.com, which allows them to manage their benefits including how many points they have accrued.

Customers also can call 1-800-RITEAID to apply for the wellness+ program, and the account will be activated in 24 hours. Once the card is activated, members can use their phone number at the store to obtain the immediate 10 percent discount on Rite Aid brand products and other special price reductions until they receive their wellness+ card in the mail.

Members receive both a wallet-sized wellness+ membership card and smaller version for their key chains. They can always use their phone number at any Rite Aid store if they forget their card.

Family members 13 years of age and older can sign up for separate wellness+ accounts if they want to accrue individual points toward the free health screenings.

One of the program’s key benefits is 24/7 toll-free access to a pharmacist, simply by calling 1-800-RITEAID. This toll-free number can be called at any time to ask simple questions about anything – medication interactions, diabetes care or even allergies, which are particularly bad right now for many people and are the focus of Rite Aid's health and wellness program in April and May.

"Our customers told us they wanted a program that offered more than just discounts. The wellness+ program marries our customers' fiscal and physical well-being, and we reward them with both member-only shopping discounts and health and wellness benefits that increase the more they shop and the more prescriptions they fill at Rite Aid," said John Learish, Rite Aid Senior Vice President, Marketing. "We've tested this program in four markets over the last six months, and results exceeded our expectations. This is the drugstore industry’s only customer rewards program focused around pharmacy and wellness."

Members earn one point for every dollar spent on non-prescription store purchases and 25 points for every eligible prescription they fill at Rite Aid. (Prescriptions paid for in whole or in part by state or federal healthcare programs such as Medicare or Medicaid and prescriptions filled in New York and New Jersey are not eligible by law for accrual of points.

At 125, 250 and 375 points, members will receive a one-time-use shopping pass via e-mail or mail good for 10 percent off any non-prescription regularly priced purchases.

When customers earn 500 points, they’ll receive 10 percent off all non-prescription regularly priced items every day at Rite Aid. They’ll also get a certificate for free health screenings – blood glucose and total cholesterol screenings at a local lab – and they can pick up their test results at their local Rite Aid.

When members earn 1,000 points, they’ll receive 20 percent off all non-prescription regularly priced Rite Aid purchases every day.

Program rules can be found in-store and at www.riteaid.com, including purchases that are excluded from point accrual and discounts such as cigarettes, alcohol, gift cards, online purchases, lottery tickets, licenses, money orders and transfers, prepaid cards, stamps, other mail services and items prohibited by law.

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

CVS: OOP: $2.22/Saved: $13

I kept it very simple this week, but did fairly well I think.
Schick Quatro for Women $8.99 (saved $1)
(used $4/1 coupon ~ received $4EB)
2 CVS Brand Sunscreen $2.39 each
(received $5 EB for buying 2 CVS Sunscreens)

Plus: $1, $2, $5EB

Total OOP: $2.22
Total Savings: $13 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $4, $5 (see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated


Total CVS spending YTD: $90.10
Total CVS savings YTD: $429.45
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $20.53

I wasn't sure if the Sunscreen deal was going to work, but it did! On the advertisement it said something about a price range that would work and the 2 oz sunscreens weren't in that range. But I listened to Deal Seeking Mom and Money Saving Mom and it worked out in the end!

Stuff I've Won Recently!

Seventh Generation Disinfecting Cleaning Kit from It's Frugal Being Green
$5 Amazon Giftcard from Saving Cents in the City
$5 Amazon Giftcard from Redemption Unlimited
I'm also up to $30 in Amazon Giftcards on Swagbucks and about to request $5 more... I guess it's time to start thinking about what I want to buy on Amazon...

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Free Sample Requested

Green Genius Trash Bags (they biodegrade!)

Rite Aid

I am brilliant! After I wrote about cutting Rite Aid from the shopping list, I saw this article on Deal Seeking Mom about it possibly going bankrupt. It might have just cut itself from my list without me even doing it. Win?

Monday, April 19, 2010

CVS: OOP $7.26/Saved $36.48// OOP $1.04/Saved .50

Once again, I did 2 transactions this week. This was because of the EB that didn't print last week. I wanted to use the EB for my larger purchase to save more money. Luckily $4.50 of EB from the first quarter printed out this time!Transaction 1:
Dove Soap $.99 (saved .50)

Total OOP: $1.04 (safter taxes)
Total Savings: $.50 (Sale)
EB Earned: $4.50 (see above)

Transaction 2:
York Peppermint Patties $3 (saved $.99)
Hershey's Miniatures $3 (saved $.99)
Hershey's Kisses $4 (saved $2.49)
(used $1/3 Hershey's candies ~ received $5 EB for buying $10 of Hershey's candy)
Method Detergent $5.99 (saved $3)
(plus $2/1 coupon)
2 Dove Soap $.99ea (saved .50ea)
Crest Pro $1.88 (saved $2.01)
(used $1.50/1 coupon)
Colgate Pro $3.99 (save $1)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ recieved $2EB)
Advil $3.99 (saved $1.50)
(used $2/1 coupon ~ received $1EB)
CVS Heatwrap $2.29 (*see below)

Plus: $5/$30 coupon, $2, $4.50, $4.50EB

Total OOP: $7.26
Total Savings: $36.48 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $1, $2, $5 (see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated


Total CVS spending YTD: $87.88
Total CVS savings YTD: $416.45
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $12.23

*I was really stupid and meant to buy the Thermacare heatwrap for $2.49 with $2.49EB instead of the CVS brand one. I didn't look carefully at the display and grabbed the wrong one. Totally my fault and I feel stupid for doing this! Word to the wise... be more careful in checking products vs. circulars and coupons.

Freebies Arrived

U by Kotex ~ included a pad, tampon, liner and $1/1 U by Kotex coupon
And they were all such bright, pretty colors!

Monday, April 12, 2010

CVS: OOP: $2.42/Saved: $12.19 // OOP: $2.41/Saved $8.49

I went to 2 CVS loctions today because the first didn't have two of the items I wanted to purchase... hence the 2 transactions, something I've never done before. I rolled the EB from the first transaction into the second transaction. The items on the left are from the 1st transaction and the items on the left are from the second:Transaction 1:
Toilet Paper .50 (Saved .65)
(used $1/1 coupon from scanner)
Dove Shampoo $4.49
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $4.49 EB)
Absolutely Divine Chocolate $1.99
(got a coupon for a free one from the scanner)
Draino $6.49
(used .55 coupon)

Plus: $2, $5 EB

Total OOP: $2.49
Total Savings: $12.49 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $4.49 (see above), $1 for green bag tag
Bolded Items: to be donated


Transaction 2:
Dial Boady Wash $5.49
(used $1/1 coupon, received $4.50EB)
Colgate Pro Clincal $3.99 (saved $1)
(used $1/1 coupon, received $2 EB)

Plus $1, $4.49EB

Total OOP: $2.41
Total Savings: $8.49 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $2, $4.50 (see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated



Total CVS spending YTD: $79.58
Total CVS savings YTD: $379.47
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $7.40

I was a little pissed because this was the first stop at CVS in April and I didn't get my first quarter EB which were supposed to print starting April 1. The helpful people at the store told me to call the CVS hotline and they apparently "reset" my quarterly EB. I should be getting them the next time I stop at CVS *crosses fingers*.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Donating!

I think quarterly or so I'm going to donate the free and super cheap stuff I've gotten that I don't plan on using. I am running out of storage space in my apartment and my synagogue is collecting items right now, so it's perfect timing! Here it is:

The count:
10 soaps/body washes/shampoo
6 sticks of deodorant
6 tubes of toothpaste
5 boxes of rice products
5 lip moisturizers
4 packages of maxi pads
2 boxes of cereal
2 containers of dental floss

and 10 items that don't fit neatly in any category.

What a mitzvah (a good deed) to donate all of this stuff and it was so easy! I hope all of these items are useful for someone in need.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Freebie Requested

Chavrie Goat Cheese (coupon for free cheese) ~ will arrive in 6-8 weeks

No More Rite Aid

I've decided to cut Rite Aid off the list. Here are the reasons why:

(1) I hate Single Check Rebates
-There are too many steps involved
-They send you a check for all of the SCR that you've submitted for the entire month which I'm pretty sure you have to use in one transaction (very clunky)
-It takes too long to receive the rebates
-They are just counting on you forgetting to do one of the steps so they don't have to give you the SCR

(2) CVS is better
-EB are instant
-There are more locations near me
-I get way more stuff for free there

(3) It's easier to just go to one drug store/look at one ad or blog
-cuts down on time, clutter

Friday, April 2, 2010

Freebie Requested

More U by Kotex (will arrive in up to 4 weeks)

Will never pay for period supplies again! Win.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

CVS: OOP $5.92/Saved $32.78

Not a bad trip, but there weren't many great EB scenarios this week. Regardless, I got some things I needed...
Thermacare 2/$12.98 (will donate one)
(used 2 $3/1 coupon and $1/1 CVS coupon-printed on an old receipt~received 5EB)
Oral B Toothbrush $2.99 (saved .80)
(used $1/1 coupon~received $2EB
Cetaphill was BOGO 50%
Cetaphil Daily Moisturizer with SPF $10.99
(used $2/1 coupon)
Cetaphil Lotion 4.99 (saved $5)
(used $2/1 coupon)
PLUS
$1, $2, $2, $2.99, $3, $3.99EB

Total OOP: $5.92 (paid with Gift Card from before, so it was free money...)
Total Savings: $32.78 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $2, $5 (see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $74.75
Total CVS savings YTD: $358.79
Spring 2010 Spending (from receipt): $1.48

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Freebies Received/Requested

Received:
South Beach Living S'mores bar and $1/1 coupon

Requested:
Special K Trial Pack ~ will arrive in 6-8 weeks

Free things I did this weekend:
Smithsonian Kite Festival
Yoga at Unity Woods Studio
Got two books from the library

Monday, March 22, 2010

CVS: OOP $1.48 /Saved $22.83

A good week at CVS (meaning very little OOP and I got chocolate!):
2 Toblerone $1 each (saved $1.29 each)
1 Ban Deodorant $3.49
(.75/1 coupon ~ received $2EB)
Ivory Soap 3 Pack .99 (saved .70)
($1 coupon = FREE)
1 Crest Pro-Health $3.99 (saved .90)
($1 coupon ~ received $2EB)
1 Colgate Advanced $3.99 (saved .90)
($1 coupon ~ reived $3.99EB)
Bobby Pins $2.79
Dove Soap $1.29 (I just realized it should've rung up at .99... damn it! Didn't check closely enough before I left)

PLUS
$2, $4, $4 $4EB

Total OOP: $1.48 (paid with Gift Card from before, so it was free money...)
Total Savings: $22.83(Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $2, $2, $3.99(see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $68.83
Total CVS savings YTD: $326.01

Shopper's Double/Triple Coupons: Saved 61%

It was major couponing weekend at Shopper's Food Warehouse this weekend. They were doubling coupons between $.51 and $1 and tripling coupons $.50 and under. After a hectic day of yoga teacher training, I made my list and went over there on Saturday night. A few things I wanted were off the shelves already, but I did pretty well.

I wound up with 21 items for $20.74. Saving $31 with coupons.

Stuff I got for FREE:
Reese's Dark
Solo Party Plates
Oikos Yogurt
Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Rice

Stuff I got for CHEAP (price after coupons):
.25 Yoplait Greek Yogurt
.39 Polaner Jam
.39 Blue Diamond Almond Milk
.49 Barilla Piccolini Pasta
.49 Wholly Guac (my fave!)
.50 Grande Chips
.69 Success Brown Rice
.79 Mission Tortilla
.89 Dannon Activa Yogurt
.89 Minute Rice

There were a few other items as well, but most of those cost over $1 even after coupons.

Also got a .20 discount for using my own bags (love that!).

Total spent: $20.74
Total saved: $31.00

Manufacturer's Coupons: $14.85
Double/Triple Coupons: $16.15

Bolded items: To be donated

Monday, March 15, 2010

Freebies Requested

(1) U by Kotex ~ Will arrive in 10 weeks

I think that I am never going to have to buy period-related items again. There are so many freebies out there that I am swimming in pads, tampons and liners... crazy!

I think I'm going to be skipping CVS and Rite Aid this week. There is really nothing that is all that exciting to me in the ads. I really do need to go grocery shopping though...

Monday, March 8, 2010

CVS: OOP $13.99/Saved $50.94

2 Nabisco Saltines $1 each (saved .99 each)
($1/2 coupon)
2 Stacy's Pita Chips $2.50 each (saved .79 each)
(used 2 $1/1 coupons ~ received $1EB)
20 boxes of Peeps $.50 each (saved .25 each)~they are all stacked on top of each other in the picture!
(recieved $3 EB)
1 Oral B Cross Action Toothbrush $4 (saved 1.49)
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $4 EB)
1 Dawn Ultra $.97 (saved $1.02)
(used .20/1 coupon)
2 Gilette Deodorants $3.99 each (saved $1.50 each)
(used BOGO coupon ~ received $2 EB)
1 Nivea Lip Product $2.99
(used $1/1 coupon ~ received $2.99 EB)
2 Carefree Liners $3.49 each
($1/2 coupon ~ received $4 EB)
Reinventing Beauty Magazine .99
Travel First Aid Kit .99
($1 coupon)
2 Stayfree MaxiPads $3.69 each
(BOGO coupon and $1/1 coupon ~ received 4 EB)

PLUS
$1, $2, $4, $4EB

$10/$50 coupon

Total OOP: $13.99 (paid with Gift Card from last time, so it was free money...)
Total Savings: $50.94 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $1, $2, $2.99, $3, $4, $4, $4 (see above) $1 Green bag tag
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $67.35
Total CVS savings YTD: $303.18

I wish that there would be more of the $4/$20 or $5/$25 coupons out there. I probably spent more than I needed to because I wanted to use the $10/$50 that popped out of the coupon machine. Sigh.

Target: Saved $5.02

J&J Bath Buddies $1.02
(used $1/1 baby product)
Crest Children's Toothbrush $1.69
used $1/1 Mnf coupon and $1/1 Target coupon)
Bandaid $1.97
(used $1/1 Mnf coupon and $1/1 Target coupon)
Skirt $14.99
(sooo cute!)

.05 for my own bag

Total OOP: $15.50
Total Savings: $5.20
Bolded Items: to be donated

Everything but the skirt were free. I also saved a few cents on the skirt because of the overage with the coupons. Note that none of the items above were on sale... just excellent coupon match ups!

Freebies Received

(1) Kleenex (came with a few tissues, but no coupons :( )
(2) Playtex (3 regular tampons + $1/1 coupon)

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

CVS: OOP $13.68/Saved $22.52

This week in CVS:
2 Colgate Advanced $2.50 each (saved $1.39 each)
(Plus $1/1 coupon and $.75/1 coupon ~ Received $2 EB)
Softsoap Nutri Serums $4.49 (Saved $1.39)
(Plus $1.50/1 coupon ~ Received $4 EB)
CVS Omerprazole $18.99
(Plus $2 CVS coupon ~ Received $4 EB)

PLUS
$2, $7.99 EB

Total OOP: $13.68 (paid with Gift Card from last time, so it was free money...)
Total Savings: $22.52 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $2, $4, $4 (see above) $1 Green bag tag
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $53.36
Total CVS savings YTD: $252.24
Can't wait until April 1 when all of my Quarterly EB print!

Rite Aid: OOP $11.98/ Saved $12.49

I've decided that I'm going to keep my drug store shopping to mostly CVS. EB are so much easier than SCR. However, there were two deals this week at Rite Aid that I couldn't resist.

Kotex liners .99 (Reg Price: $1.49)
(Plus $1/1 coupon) = FREE!
Omerprazole $19.99 (Reg Price: $22.99)
(Plus $5 coupon)

Plus $3/$15 coupon

Total OOP: $11.98
Total Savings: $9.00 (Coupon) and $3.49 (sale)


Total Rite Aid spending YTD: $18.44
Total Rite Aid savings YTD: $37.98

Friday, February 26, 2010

Freebie Requested

(1) Bora Bora Bar ~ it's organic! and being shipped "immediately"

Thursday, February 25, 2010

CVS: OOP $3.94/ Saved $39.99 Plus Earned $50

Here's what I got this week:
1 EARinse $7.99 (saved $2)
(Received $7.99 EB)
1 Speed Stick $2.99 (saved $1)
(Plus $1 coupon ~ Received $2 EB)
2 Smooth Away $9.99 (saved $9.99~ BOGO) will donate 1
(Plus 2 $1.50 coupons)
Expandable Folder $8.99

PLUS
$1, $2, $2, $2, $2, $2, $5, $7 EB

Total OOP: $3.94
Total Savings: $39.99(Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $2, $7.99 (see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Sadly, the expandable folder wasn't on sale, but I really, really needed to get this since I haven't started filing anything for 2010 yet. I had a lot of EB from last week, so I thought I should at least get it for free. That kind of threw off my EB hoarding for next time. Oh well.

Total CVS spending YTD: $39.68
Total CVS savings YTD: $229.72

Now for the second part: Earned $50!
I found a mailing from CVS on the mail room floor. I guess someone who moved out had received a mailing with coupon from CVS and the new person didn't want them. Oh well... my gain! I fill 2 Rx every month and there were 2 coupons for a $25 gift card with a new or transferred Rx. SCORE! Now I have $40 worth of CVS money (I used $10 of the gift card to pay for the second Rx) to play the CVS game with. Let's see how long I can make that last!

My only concern about the $50 is how to account for it in my budget and YTD CVS spending. Right now, I'm treating it like cash in my budget (I've added it to my income). However, on here, for my total CVS spending, it's almost as if it were EB. I basically got $50 for free, just like I get all of those EB for free and then roll them over. Is it really any different? I don't know. And I don't know if this makes any sense! Do you have any thoughts on this?

Monday, February 22, 2010

Freebies Arrive! More Requested

Free samples that have arrived:
(1) Freezer Shopping Bag ~ will be handy for grocery shopping in the summer
(2) Kotex Period Kit (not sure which one) ~ 1 liner, 1 ultra thin pad, 1 overnight ultra thin wings, 2 Cottonelle flushable wipes, 1 regular tampon, zippered container, $1 coupon

Free samples requested:
(1) Carefree liners ~ will arrive in 6-8 weeks
(2) Southbeach Living S'more Bar ~ will arrive in 4-6 weeks

Sunday, February 14, 2010

CVS: OOP $17.37/Saved $51.26

Spent more OOP this week than I would've liked, but I got a ton of EB and saved a pretty nice chunk of change. Here's my stuff:2 Covergirl Powders $6.00 (saved $.99)
(Plus BOGO coupon ~ received $5 EB for buying 2)
1 Aussie Shampoo $2.99 (saved $1.60)
(Plus $1 coupon ~ received $2 EB)
1 Colgate Advanced Toothpaste $2.99 (saved $.90)
(Plus $1 coupon ~ received $2 EB)
1 Head and Shoulders $4.99 (saved $.50)
(received $2 EB)
1 Degree Deodorant $1
(Plus $1 coupon)
1 J&J Baby Oil $2.19
(Plus $1 coupon)
Crest 2 Pack $5.99
(Plus $1 coupon ~ received 2 EB)
1 Crest Pro Health Toothpaste $3.50 (saved .39)
(received $3.50 EB)
1 Crest Pro Health Mouthwash $3.50 (saved $1.69)
($2 coupon ~ received $3.50 EB)

Gilette 8 count disposable razors $5.79 (saved $9.20)
($3 coupon ~ received $2 EB)
CVS Magazine .99 (there are a ton of great coupons!)
2 Toblerone @ $1.29 each
1 Thermacare $2.49 (having some bad neck/shoulder pain)

PLUS:
$10/$50 coupon
$4 EB
$5 EB (all EB from last time)

Total OOP: $17.37
Total Savings: $51.26 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $2, $2, $2, $2, $2, $5, $7 (see above) $1 (Green Bag Tag)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $35.74
Total CVS savings YTD: $189.73

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Safeway: OOP $12.24/ Saved $12.55

FYI. I don't always include my grocery deals because I don't do as well as I do at drugstores. I'm pretty pleased about this deal, especially because Safeway was MOBBED! 4 Cheerios @ $1.50 each (Regular price $13.16, saved $7.16)
($1/3 coupon, $1/1 coupon)
York Peppermint Patty $.89
Wonderful Pistachios @ $3.99 (Regular price $4.99, saved $1)
($1/1 safeway coupon, $1/1 manufacturer's coupon)
Mushrooms @ $2.00 (Regular price $2.39, saved $.39)
Hummus @ $2.99

Total OOP: $12.24 (including tax)
Total Savings: $12.55 (Sale and Coupon) //51%

I'm most proud of the Cheerios deal. I got 4 boxes for $1 each which I think is fantastic! I also really was pleased with the Pistachios deal. I was able to combine a Safeway coupon with a manufacturer's coupon with a sale which is something I'm not usually able to do successfully.

CVS: OOP $1.05 / Saved $30.29

Braved the crowds due to snow to hit the CVS. Feeling lazy so no picture once again...

I got:

1 Duracel 9 volt battery $2.99 (saved $2.30)
(Plus $1/1 coupon)
1 Gilette Fusion Razor $8.99 (saved $1)
(Plus $4/1 coupon ~ received $4 EB)
1 Nivea Lotion $7.99
(Plus $2/1 coupon)
2 Nivea lip products $2.99 each
(BOGO coupon ~ received $5 EB for spending $10 in Nivea products)
1 Toblerone $1.29 (I needed some chocolate and a filler!)
PLUS:
$4/$20 coupon
$2 EB
$4 EB
$7 EB (all EB from last time)

Total OOP: $1.05
Total Savings: $30.29 (Sale and Coupon and EB)
EB Earned: $4, $5 (see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $18.37
Total CVS savings YTD: $138.47
Winter 2010 spending (according to CVS Receipt): not printed this time (?)

Once again my EB didn't print. This time it was for the Nivea deal. I double checked to make sure that all 3 of the items I purchased qualified for the deal and they did. However, on the botton of the receipt, only the price of the lotion was counted, not the lip product. What am I doing wrong? Once again, I made a stink about it and they printed the EB. I know I'm right! Why doesn't their computer know it too?

Only 1 purchase away from getting my first $1 EB from my green bag tag!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Rite Aid: OOP $.67/Savings: $3.99

It's a slow week for deals. I decided no CVS this week, but I did make a quick trip to Rite Aid. No picture because it was only 3 items

Cotton Balls $1 (Reg Price: $1.69)
Dawn $.88 (Reg Price: $1.99(
$.20 coupon
Milky Way Candy Bar $.88
Used $2 SCR

Total OOP: $.67
Total Savings: $3.99 (Sale,Coupon and SCR)
Earned 2 Tickets for Game of Life

Total Rite Aid spending YTD: $6.46
Total Rite Aid savings YTD: $25.49

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Freebies Requested

(1) Freezer Bag (arrives in 4 weeks)
I debated requesting this one, but I love grocery-type bags. It will be nice to have an insulated bag for summer grocery shopping.
(2) Playtex Tampons (arrives in 4-6 weeks)

For the record, I only request free items that I (1) want to try (2) know I will use. Everything else is clutter and I don't like clutter!

Monday, January 25, 2010

CVS: OOP $.37/Savings $39.75

I did better this time and remembered my bag tag and double extra bucks coupon that forgot last time. However, I'm having some issues with EB printing properly. Last week the $10 EB for the Pepsi deal didn't print even though I made sure it added up to more than $20 (before coupons). I talked to the manager and she printed it. This week the Revlon deal caused some issues (more on this below).

2 dove deodorants $3.50 each (saved $1.29 each)
(plus 2 $2 coupons ~ received $2 EB)
1 Gatorade $1.25 (saved .44)
1 Almay Eye Shadow $5.99 (saved $2.00)
(plus $1/1 coupon ~ received $4 EB)
1 Revlon nail polish $1.25 (saved $3.74)
(plus $1 coupon)
1 Revlon lipstick $5 (saved 2.99)
(plus $1 coupon)
1 Revlon eyeliner $7.49
(plus $1 coupon ~ received $7 EB for $15 in Revlon products)
PLUS
$5/$25 purchase coupon from last receipt
$10 EB from last time
$5 EB from survey I was emailed

Total OOP: $.37 (entire thing was tax)
Total Savings: $39.75 (Sale and Coupon and ECB)
ECB Earned: $2, $4, $7 (see above)
Bolded Items: to be donated (none this week)

Total CVS spending YTD: $17.32
Total CVS savings YTD: $108.18
Winter 2010 spending (according to CVS Receipt): $51.55 (where does this number come from?)
So the problem with the Revlon deal is that the nail polish rang up for $1.25 even though it was labeled $4.99 on the shelf. I have no idea why it rang up as that and I told the cashier this. It was clearly labeled at $4.99. They finally printed out the EB for me. I feel kind of bad about it now, but the whole thing took so long that I wound up late to meet a friend. I just wanted to get out of there. I need to avoid that CVS location for a little while... The cashier was not amused.

Free Samples Requested

(1) Kashi (arrives in 4-6 weeks) and they always come with a great coupon.
(2) Popchips (not available anymore)
(3) Kotex (arrives in 4-6 weeks)

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

CVS: OOP $1.35/Savings $28.51

My best deal so far! Though I was dumb and forgot my bag tag AND to give the lady the coupon for double extra bucks.

3 Stacy's Pita Chips (love them!) $3 each (savings .29 each)
(used 2 $1/1 coupons and a get one free coupon from facebook)
1 True Noth $3 (savings .49)
($1/1 coupon)
2 Gatorade $1.25 each (savings .44 each)
($1/2 coupon)
1 Tostidos $3.50 (savings .49)
1 Tostidos salsa $2.99 ($1 1 chips and salsa coupon)
Always Infinity $5.49
(1 free coupon)
Plus $5/$25 coupon from last receipt
$7 ECB

Total OOP: $1.35 ($.70 + .22+.43 tax)
Total Savings: $28.51 (Sale and Coupon and ECB)
ECB Earned: $10 (for buying $20 worth of Pepsi products)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $16.95
Total CVS savings YTD: $68.43
Winter 2010 spending (according to CVS Receipt): $50.20 (where does this number come from?)

Rite Aid: OOP $5.79/Savings $21.50

A little late on posting this; it's my Rite Aid trip from last week.

4 Kleenex tissues: $1.33 each (Regular price: $2.49 each)
($1/4 manufacturer's coupon; $1/3 Rite Aid Coupon)
2 Cottonelle $1.99 each (Regular price: $3.99each)
(.50/2, $1 Rite Aid coupon)
1 Rite Aid Omerprazole: $17.99
($8 Rite Aid coupon)
Plus $5/$20 coupon
$5 coupon for the fall spending event

Total OOP: $5.79
Total Savings: $21.50 (Sale and Coupon)
Earned 7 Tickets for Game of Life

Total Rite Aid spending YTD: $5.79
Total Rite Aid savings YTD: $21.50

Monday, January 11, 2010

CVS: OOP $5.51/Saved $16.00

This week in CVS:




Cheez-it twin $5.99
($1/2 coupon)
Cheerios $7.99
($1 coupon)
One a day vitamin $6.99
$5/$20 coupon
$2, $2, $5 ECB

Total OOP: $5.51 ($4.97 + .27 tax)
Total Savings: $16 (Sale and Coupon)
ECB Earned: $7 ($4 for buying Cheerios, $3 for buying Cheez-its)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Total CVS spending YTD: $15.60
Total CVS savings YTD: $39.92
Winter 2010 spending (according to CVS Receipt): $44.47 (where does this number come from?)

Harris Teeter: 2 Trips/ OOP $5.19/Savings $10.37/ OOP $9.13/Savings $14.95

I made two trips to Harris Teeter for their Super Doubles (where they double coupons up to $1.98). That's not because I met the daily max of 20 coupons, but because I suck at planning. Oops.

Here's Trip 1:


3 Rice-a-Roni $1.79ea (Saved .79ea)
($1/3 coupon doubled)
Riceworks $3.39
($1 coupon doubled)
Wholly Guac $3.99
($1 coupon doubled)
Organic Valley Cream Cheese $2.59
($1 coupon doubled)

Total OOP: $5.19 (including tax)
Total Savings: $10.37 (Sale and Coupon)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Here's Trip 2:



Bear Naked Granola $5.19
($1 coupon doubled)
2 Kotex liners 22 count $1.59ea
(1.50/2 coupon doubled)
Kotex liners 64 count $3.45 (Saved .50)
($1 coupon doubled)
Danactive $2.50
($1 coupon doubled)
Activa $2.50
($1 coupon doubled)
Chobani Greek Yogurt $1.45
($1 coupon doubled to FREE)
Mission Tortilla $3.79
($1 coupon doubled)
Vaseline $1.49

Total OOP: $9.13 (including tax)
Total Savings: $14.95 (Sale and Coupon)

My thoughts on Super Doubles: It was okay. I went late so a few of the things I wanted to get were no longer in stock. I messed up a few of the deals I wanted, but it worked out okay in the end. I was hoping to get the guac for free, but they didn't have any of the kind I wanted left. I thought that the overage for the Greek yogurt wouldn't disappear. I am trying a few things I've wanted to buy but thought were a little too expensive. Overall, I saved more than I spent, so I think it's a win.

Total HT spending YTD: $14.32
Total HT savings YTD: $25.32

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Freebies Requested

(1) Kleenex (will recieve in 4-6 weeks)
(2) Kotex (will recieve in 10 weeks, but I might have been too late for this offer)
(3) Kotex (will recieve in 10 weeks, but I might have been too late for this offer)
(4) Kotex (will recieve in 10 weeks, but I might have been too late for this offer)

Friday, January 8, 2010

Harris Teeter Super Doubles

It's Harris Teeter Super doubles this week until Tuesday... I have to make it over there! I think the plan is to do that on Monday.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

CVS: OOP $10.09/Savings $23.92

Today was the starting point of my "me in deals" experience. I had to start playing the CVS game somewhere...

Here's my stuff:

Colgate Total Mint Stripe $2.50 (SAVED $.49)
($1 coupon)
Colgate Max Fresh $2.50 (SAVED $.79)
($.75 coupon)
3 Soft Soap at $.99 each (SAVED $2.30 each)
($1/3 coupon)
GE Energy Smart Bulb $2.99 (SAVED $2.00)
($1 coupon)
Nivea Body Wash $5.99
($2 coupon)
2 Nivea Lip Moisturisers $2.99
(BOGO coupon)
Plus $5/$20 CVS coupon

Total OOP: $10.09 ($9.19 + .90 tax)
Total Savings: $23.92 (Sale and Coupon)
ECB Earned: $9 ($5 for buying $10 worth of Nivea products, $2 for buying 2 colgate products, $2 for GE lightbulbs)
Bolded Items: to be donated

Monday, January 4, 2010

Welcome to Me in Deals!

I created this as an offshoot of my other blog, Me in Millions, because I didn't think my readers would care to see a record of the deals I've gotten this year. One of my goals way to play the CVS game and to see how much stuff I could get for free. This blog will be a record of that and other deals I find this year. It's mostly for me, but I hope you'll enjoy.

I plan to donate a large amount of what I get for free. I'm mostly going to be shopping (and keeping a record of my deals) at the following stores:

(1) CVS
(2) Giant
(3) Shopper's
(4) Harris Teeter
(5) Safeway
(6) Target
(7) Rite Aid

I also am going to use this blog to keep track of stuff I get for free this year in general. This will include things such as samples in the mail, events that I go to for free or reduced cost. Welcome!