Even though the people annoyed me, the concept was great! By combining manufacturers coupons with store coupons and discounts you can get some really good deals! So, I decided that I would give it a try.
Our apartment building has a recycling bin in the mail room where everybody throws their newspapers and fliers. So, I was very easily and cheaply able to get a whole lot of coupons. I was able to look on blogs to find what coupons to use at what stores...so I didn't even have to do very much work at all.
Here is what I ended up with:
All of this would normally have cost me: $68.10
I paid only: $15.98
That is a savings of over 77%
Here is the breakdown:
- Heinz Ketchup (36 oz)=$1.00
- Originally 2.99
- On sale for 1.99 with store savings card
- I had a $.50 coupon which my store doubled
- I bought 1 for a total of $1.00
- Playtex Tampons (18 count)=$2.00 each
- Originally $5.97 each
- On sale for $3.49 with store savings card
- I had 4-$1.50 coupons
- I bought 4 boxes at $2.00 each for a total or $8.00
- Luna Bars = $.15 each
- Originally $1.15 each
- I had a $.50 cent off coupon which the store doubled
- I bought three at $.15 for a total of $.45
- Rimmel Nail Polish=FREE
- Originally $3.99 each
- On sale at Walgreens for $2.00
- I liked them on facebook to get 2 $2.00 off coupons
- I got 2 things of nailpolish absolutely FREE!
- Pistachios (7oz bags)=$2.00 each
- Originally $4.99 each
- On sale for Buy 1 get 1 Free
- I had a $1.00 off coupon
- This made both bags $4.00 total or $2.00 each
- Wish Bone Salad Dressing (16oz)= $.19 each
- Originally $3.29 each
- On sale at the local Safeway for $2.19 each
- I had an in-store coupon to get 3 bottles for $1.19 each
- I used 3- $.50 off coupons that the store doubled
- This made all 3 salad dressings $.57 or $.19 each!
- Icy Hot Naturals=FREE
- Originally $1.99
- On sale at Walgreens for $.99
- Recieved $.99 Register Reward making it FREE!
- Ragu Spaghetti Sauce (22 oz)=$.49 each
- Originally $1.99 each
- On sale for $1.49
- I used 4- $.50 off coupons that the store doubled
- This made them $1.96 total or $.49 each!
- Somebody had already been through the local Walgreens with their coupons, so they were out of a lot of the items that I wanted. I have combinations of coupons to MAKE $.75 on each box of Ritz Crackerfuls that I buy from Walgreens and I can buy 5 boxes. I can use the coupons through the end of the week so I will definitely be going back there. Because Walgreens will not give to cash back I was going to buy a new 2GB memory card that is on sale right now for $5.99 with the overage from the coupons. I would end up with 5 boxes of Ritz Crackerfuls and a 2GB memory card for $2.24. I am really excited about this deal and hope that they stock up soon!
- I also HATE going to Walmart on busy shopping days, so I did not go today. However, when I do I have coupons that should get me some FREE toothpaste (possibly depending on the sizes that the local Walmart carries) and also Rozoni Pasta for only $.08 per box (and I have 8 coupons). I know that I should suck it up and go...but even the savings isn't worth it. I will stop in tomorrow morning after work when all of the other night shift nurses are shopping (it's my favorite time)!
Overall, it was a good experience! It was very easy and actually kind of fun! I am looking forward to getting some good deals in the future! However, I PLEDGE NEVER TO STOCKPILE STUFF THAT MY FAMILY REALISTICALLY CANNOT USE IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME!
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