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Posted by Darlene on May 1, 2012 at 6:49 pm I use affiliate links in some of my posts. I may earn a commission if you use my links. Full disclosure.
I found what I thought was an excellent deal at Shaw’s in Sanford tonight. They had cases of 5 boxes of Matzos, regularly priced at $15.99, on clearance for $1.25… for the entire case!
I’ve never had Matzos in my life, but I dished out $2.50 for two cases. I figured it was a cracker and I love any kind of cracker so I didn’t want to buy one case only to have to go back to get more, so I bought two at once.
This is indeed a cracker. A huge cracker. Each cracker is the size of the box, about 8 inches square. I would love, love, love these (super crisp)… but they look and taste like a burnt toast! I mean really burnt. Not just a little burnt, but burnt like I can’t get the taste out of my mouth burnt. Burnt like if you scrape a burnt toast and eat just the black stuff that you scrapped off kind of burnt. I’m talking burnt.
Is this normal for Matzos? I would not even want my mother to feed this to the birds and squirrels! I even ate mints after and still can’t get the taste out of my mouth and my tongue feels kind of numb…much like I do.
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Posted by Darlene on April 21, 2012 at 4:40 pm I use affiliate links in some of my posts. I may earn a commission if you use my links. Full disclosure.Before I brag about my shopping trip, I must confess that I screwed up!!! I bought the wrong carrots. I didn’t even realize it until I put them in my refrigerator after taking the picture and noticed they did not match the bag of Earthbound Farm carrots that I already had in the fridge. I know for a fact that they had the Earthbound Farm carrots and these Bunny Luv carrots mixed together the other day when I priced them. Today I just went to that same section and grabbed 4 bags without even noticing. They rang up at the same price and the coupons worked. I’m certainly NOT promoting that you grab the wrong brand. I just need to explain that I goofed and I feel quite stupid now.
I paid 42¢ for everything you see. I got everything at Shaw’s for FREE and I only paid 42¢ at Walmart. Here’s how I did it:
at Shaw’s
Did you hear??? Shaw’s allow overages now!!!
I bought this stuff:
(4) lbs carrots (with my head hanging low), $1.29 each
(4) boxes Mueller’s elbows, $1.00 each
(3) boxes Wholly Guacamole in reduced produce, $1.00 each (WOOHOO!!!)
(4) vine ripe tomatoes in reduced produce, $1.38
(3) onions in reduced produce, $.75
I used these coupons:
(4) $.75/1 Earthbound Farms product (also here)
(4) $.55/1 Mueller’s pasta
(3) $1.50/1 Wholly product (NLA, but you can get $1/1 Wholly now)
Final price was FREE
I’m looking at my receipt and I see that one of my Mueller’s coupons did not double but the carrot coupons doubled to $1.50 so my subtotal was -.06 and -.15 tax so -.21. I could have grabbed a candy bar of something but I was determined to not spend any money so I just left with my free food.
at Walmart:
I bought this stuff:
(4) Schar Hazelnut Wafers, $1.67 each
(2) spices at $.50 each
(1) spice at $.74
I used these coupons:
(4) $2/1 Schar product
Final price was $.42
Walmart has always allowed for overages and will even give you cash back in your hand but once again, I had a cashier who insisted they do NOT allow it and she wanted to adjust my coupons to $1.67 off. I had her call the manager over. Thank goodness the manager knew their policy!
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Posted by Darlene on April 13, 2012 at 6:13 pm I use affiliate links in some of my posts. I may earn a commission if you use my links. Full disclosure.
After I got my four 25¢ bags of Lifesaver Mints today at Walgreens (still on a Walgreens high!), I swung by Ocean State Job Lot to pick up my FREE Chinet Napkins!
Since they do not pay overage at OSJL, I didn’t bother to use the store coupon. I only used the manufacturer’s coupons… made them FREE!
Here’s the deal at Ocean State Job Lot:
Buy (2) Chinet Napkin, reg price $1.00
Use (2) $1/1 Chinet Coupon (join Club Chinet)
Final price is FREE for 2 packs of napkins!
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Posted by Darlene on April 13, 2012 at 5:16 pm I use affiliate links in some of my posts. I may earn a commission if you use my links. Full disclosure.
I stopped by our new Walgreens in Sanford and fell in love. The store is huge and the employees are awesome. And the managers were very happy to chat about couponing with me. They are very coupon friendly and I can’t wait to start bringing you more Walgreens deals!
Today I got my Lifesavers Mints. I posted about this Lifesaver deal only yesterday, so the coupons might still be available!
Here’s the deal at Walgreens through 4/14… hurry!
Buy (2) bags Lifesavers B1G1 FREE, $2.49
Use (2) $1/1 Lifesavers Printable Coupon
Final price is $.49 so only $.25 per bag… sweet!
I had 4 coupons so I was able to pick up 4 bags for just a buck plus tax! Not too shabby for my first trip :O) I also picked up their April Savings Book and can’t wait to look through the coupons. Walgreens, here I come!
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Posted by Darlene on March 17, 2012 at 11:04 pm I use affiliate links in some of my posts. I may earn a commission if you use my links. Full disclosure. 
These shopping trips are part of my $12 Challenge. Click here to see entire list of everything I purchased!
It’s over! I decided I’d end the challenge when I reached $1,000 and I went well past that mark since my last update… and still have money left to spend! I think with careful planning I could have kept this going on for a long, long time. This challenge was super fun but also lots of work. The shopping was tough and typing in all the transactions was even tougher! I’m glad it’s over :O)
at CVS on 3/7
1 bag Gold Emblem jelly beans, $1.19, sale $.99
Used $1.00 ExtraBucks
Final price FREE
Got $.99 ExtraBucks in return
Found a penny on the floor in the store
at Hannaford on 3/7, 7 transactions
14 6-packs applesauce, $1.50 each
Used (7) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Used (7) $1 off Hannaford coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Total before coupons was $21.00
After coupons I paid ZERO
at Shaw’s on 3/7
2 Kozy Shack puddings, $1.00 each
Used (2) $.55/1 Kozy Shack peelies (doubled to $1 with no overage)
Value before coupons was $2.00
After coupons I paid ZERO
at Hannaford on 3/8, 4 transactions
4 jars peanut butter, $2.29 each
4 Ramen noodles, $.22 each
4 cans peaches, $1.49 each
Used (4) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Used (4) $1 off Hannaford coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Used (4) $1 off My Essential coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Total before coupons was $16.00
After coupons I paid ZERO
at Hannaford on 3/9, 4 transactions
4 Ramen soup, $.22 each
2 jars strawberry preserves, $2.29 each
2 jars orange marmalade, $2.29 each
2 6-packs applesauce, $1.50 each
2 giant white bread, $1.50 each
Used (4) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Used (4) $1 off Hannaford coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Used (4) $1 off My Essential coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Total before coupons was $16.04
After coupons I paid $.04
Found a penny on the ground
at CVS on 3/10
8 packs UP2U Gum, $1.25 each, rain check $.99 each
Used (8) $1/1 UP2U coupons from insert
Value before discounts and coupons was $10.00
Final price was FREE
Tax was $.40 but I got $.08 overage from coupons
Paid $.32 OOP for tax
at Hannaford on 3/10, 2 transactions
8 Sanford News, $.50 each
Used (2) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Total before coupons was $4.00
After coupons I paid ZERO
at Hannaford on 3/10, 4 transactions
4 peanut butter, $2.29 each
4 small chocolate bunnies, $.50 each
4 Ramen soup, $.22 each
4 cans cranberry sauce, $.99 each
Used (4) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Used (4) $1 off Hannaford coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Used (4) $1 off My Essential coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Total before coupons was $16.00
After coupons I paid ZERO
at Shaw’s on 3/10
2 Kozy Shack puddings, $1.00 each
4 Marzetti Dip, $3.99, reduced to $1.50 each
Used (2) $.55/1 Kozy Shack peelies (doubled to $1 with no overage)
Used (4) $.75/1 Marzetti from insert (doubled to $1.50 off)
Value before discounts and coupons was $17.96
tax did its funny thing and subtracted $.15
After coupons I paid ZERO plus got $.15 overage!
at Shaw’s on 3/11, 2 transactions
8 Egg Lands eggs 6-packs, reg $2.29, reduced to $1.00 each
Used (8) $.50/1 Egg Lands coupons from insert
coupons doubled to $1.00 off
Value before discounts and coupons was $18.32
tax did its funny thing and subtracted $.10 on each transaction
After coupons I paid ZERO plus got $.20 overage!
at Hannaford on 3/11, 6 transactions
6 jars peanut butter, $2.29 each
6 Ramen soup, $.22 each
6 6-packs applesauce, $1.50 each
Used (6) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Used (6) $1 off Hannaford coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Used (6) $1 off My Essential coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Total before coupons was $24.06
After coupons I paid $.06
at Shaw’s on 3/12
10 boxes General Mills cereal, used rain check for $1.49 each
3 HeluvaGood dips, 24 oz, reg $3.99, reduced to $1 each
2 Kozy Shack puddings, $1.00 each
5 lb bag potatoes, $3.99, reduced to $1.25
Used (2) $.55/1 Kozy Shack peelies (doubled to $1 with no overage)
Used (3) $.50/1 HeluvaGood dip coupons – all doubled (NLA)
Used various $.75/1, $.80/1 and $.85/1 cereal coupons
all cereal coupons doubled and gave overage
Activated (1) $1/2 Cheerios ecoupons on SavingStar
Activated (1) $.50/1 Cheerios ecoupons on SavingStar
Value before discounts and coupons was $54.36
tax did its funny thing and subtracted $.33
After discounts and coupons I paid ZERO plus got $.14 overage plus I already got my $1.50 refund from SavingStar, so $1.64 total overage!
at Hannaford on 3/12, 4 transactions
6 boxes Baking Mix, $2.69 each
6 Ramen soup, $.22 each
6 cans tomato sauce, 29 oz, $1.09 each
Used (6) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Used (6) $1 off Hannaford coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Used (6) $1 off My Essential coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Total before coupons was $24.00
After coupons I paid ZERO
Found a penny on the ground
at Hannaford on 3/13, 6 transactions
6 canisters old fashioned oats, $2.19 each
12 cans tomato sauce, $.49 each
6 cans spaghetti & meatballs, $.85 each
Used (6) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Used (6) $1 off Hannaford coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Used (6) $1 off My Essential coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Total before coupons was $24.12
After coupons I paid $.12
at Hannaford on 3/14, 2 transactions
8 Sanford News, $.50 each
Used (2) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Total before coupons was $4.00
After coupons I paid ZERO
at Hannaford on 3/14, 4 transactions
4 jars pickles, $2.00 each
8 cans tuna, $.79 each
4 cans biscuits, $.45 each
Used (4) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Used (4) $1 off Hannaford coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Used (4) $1 off My Essential coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Total before coupons was $16.12
After coupons I paid $.12
Found 3 pennies on the electric scooter
at Hannaford on 3/15, 4 transactions
4 big cans tomato puree, $1.09 each
4 4-pks tuna, $2.99 each
Used (4) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Used (4) $1 off Hannaford coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Used (4) $1 off My Essential coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Total before coupons was $16.32
After coupons I paid $.32
at Shaw’s on 3/15, 2 transactions
8 Maruchan noodles, reg $.99, sale $.50 each
3 lb bag of apples, reg $3.99, reduced $1.25
3 Yoplait Greek yogurts, reg $.99, reduced $.50 each
3 bananas, reg $.36, reduced to $.27
5 bananas, reg $1.14, reduced to $.85
1 Yoplait yogurt, reg $.79, reduced to $.30
1 package cole slaw mix, reg $2.29, reduced $.99
Used (8) $.50/1 Maruchan noodles from insert (all doubled to $.99)
Used (1) $1/3 Yoplait Greek yogurts (NLA)
Value before discounts and coupons was $19.46
After discounts and coupons I paid $.24
at Hannaford on 3/16, 5 transactions
2 cans non-stick spray, $2.99 each
2 big cans tomato sauce, $1.09 each
3 big cans diced tomatoes, $.95 each
3 big cans whole tomatoes, $.95 each
3 bags popcorn kernels, $1.99 each
3 Ramen noodles, $.22 each
Used (5) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Used (5) $1 off Hannaford coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Used (5) $1 off My Essential coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Total before coupons was $20.49
After coupons I paid $.49
at CVS on 3/17, 2 transactions
Bought (1) PediaCare, reg $7.49, on sale for $5.99
Used (1) $1/1 PediaCare coupon from 10/9 SS Insert
Used $4 EB
Used $.99 EB
Value before discounts and coupons was $7.49
Total was ZERO
I paid $.30 tax
I got back $5 ExtraBucks!
I also got back $1 EB for scanning my Green Bag Tag
Then I turned around and did this…
Bought (2) 6-packs of Irish Spring bar soap, reg $5.79 each, sale $3.50 each
Used (1) $1/2 Irish Spring from 3/11 SS insert
Used $5 EB from previous purchase
Used $1 EB from previous purchase
Value before discounts and coupons was $11.58
Total was ZERO
I paid $.30 tax
I got back $4 ExtraBucks!
at Hannaford on 3/17, 3 transactions
Asked for $3 worth of ground beef, total $3.05
Asked for $3 worth of ground beef, total $3.02
Asked for $3 worth of ground beef, total $3.04
Used (3) $1 OFF Hannaford Angus beef coupon
Used (3) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Total before coupons was $9.11
After coupons I paid $.11
Here’s how my $12 Challenge ends after these transactions:
Total value of purchases before tax is $1170.82
Total OOP including tax is $11.83 (this was mostly tax)
I started with $12.00
I still have $.17 cash plus $4.00 ExtraBucks for CVS, so I have $4.17 total left to spend… someday.
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Posted by Darlene on March 6, 2012 at 11:24 pm I use affiliate links in some of my posts. I may earn a commission if you use my links. Full disclosure.
I had so much fun handing out coupons at Hannaford tonight. The coupons from the Hannaford booklet that came out last fall are expiring next week, so I want to make sure every single one that I have left gets put to good use. Tonight, I hung out at the registers at Hannaford (yes, coupon geek) and passed coupons out to everyone who had Hannaford and/or My Essential items. I also brought lots of $2 off coupons with me too and handed those to everyone I could find.
During one of my trips through the register, I had a woman directly in front of me and a young couple directly behind me. Their purchases were small, which was perfect because it made the coupons look more impressive. The woman in front of me had a total of $4.15 and had one My Essential item so I gave her $2 off and $1 off and she ended up at $1.15 and you would have thought she won the lottery! The couple behind me had a higher total, $7.53, but I was able to get it down to $4.53 with a $1 off and the $2 off. They were equally happy.
I also passed out coupons to shoppers in the store and even ran into another couponer who follows my blog! And I also saw my couponing cousin! On my way out, I spotted the woman who was so happy to get her total down to $1.15 and I gave her more coupons to help her out over her next few transactions. That got me a bear hug and a big old kiss on the cheek! LOL She really was sweet.
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Posted by Darlene on March 6, 2012 at 10:43 pm I use affiliate links in some of my posts. I may earn a commission if you use my links. Full disclosure.
These shopping trips are part of my $12 Challenge. Click here to see entire list of everything I purchased so far!
I’ve decided I will retire this challenge when I reach $1,000 in merchandise… if I make it that far. I’m getting dangerously close to running out of cash to shop with at Shaw’s and Hannaford. I better find something with an overage at Walmart soon so I can make some money!
at Walmart on 3/2
1 gallon milk, $3.94
3 separate bananas, total $.44
Used (1) FREE milk wyb 3 breakfast items coupon (NLA)
Total before coupons was $4.38
After coupon I paid $.44
at Shaw’s on 3/3, 2 separate transactions
8 Yoplait Lactose free yogurts, reg $.99, used raincheck for $.60 each
Used (8) $.30/1 Yoplait Lactose free yogurt
coupons doubled to $.60 off
Value before discounts and coupons was $7.92
Total after discounts and coupons was FREE!
tax did it’s funny little thing subtracted $.06 each transaction, so I got a $.12 overage… and yes, the cashier gave it to me… and yes, I took it because I’m running out of cash for this challenge… lol
at Hannaford on 3/5, 3 separate transactions (see photo here)
1st transaction:
1 gallon milk, $3.95
1 6-pk Hannaford applesauce, $1.50
1 jar grape jelly, $1.39
1 loaf bread, $1.19
2nd transaction:
1 big can peaches, $1.99
1 big can soup, $1.19
1 box pudding, $.85
3rd transaction:
1 big can peaches, $1.99
1 big can soup, $1.19
1 box pudding, $.85
Used (1) FREE milk wyb 3 breakfast items coupon (NLA)
Used (3) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Used (3) $1 off Hannaford coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Used (3) $1 off My Essential coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Total before coupons was $16.09
After coupons I paid $.14
I found 3 pennies on the ground :O)
at Shaw’s on 3/6
2 Kozy Shack puddings, $1.00 each
1 bag McCain Purely Potatoes, reg $3.19, sale $2.50
Used (2) $.55/1 Kozy Shack peelies (doubled to $1 with no overage)
Used (1) $1/1 McCain Purely Potatoes printable coupon
Used $1/1 McCain Purely Potatoes eCoupon on SavingStar
Value before discounts and coupons was $5.19
After coupons I paid $1.50 at the register
I will get $1.00 cash back from SavingStar
Total cost is just $.50
at Hannaford on 3/6, 5 separate transactions
1st transaction:
1 package chicken gizzards, $2.06
1 package sandwich meat, $.99
2nd transaction:
1 can pinto beans, $.89
1 box pudding, $.85
1 2lb box sugar, $2.29
3rd transaction:
1 can pinto beans, $.89
1 box pudding, $.85
1 2lb box sugar, $2.29
4th transaction:
1 32oz bottle Hunts catsup, $2.19
1 big can soup, $1.19
1 can dog food, $.65
5th transaction:
1 32oz bottle Hunts catsup, $2.19
1 big can soup, $1.19
1 can dog food, $.65
Used (5) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Used (5) $1 off Hannaford coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Used (4) $1 off My Essential coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Total before coupons was $19.17 not including tax
After coupons I paid $.25 including tax
Here’s where I stand with my $12 Challenge after these transactions:
Total value of purchases so far before tax is $817.20
Total OOP so far including tax is $11.46
I started with $12.00
I still have $.54 cash plus $5.00 ExtraBucks for CVS, so I have $5.54 total left to spend!
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Posted by Darlene on March 6, 2012 at 3:17 pm I use affiliate links in some of my posts. I may earn a commission if you use my links. Full disclosure.
I was super anxious to use the new $2 OYNO Hannaford Coupon that came out with their Hoop Fever Recipe Contest so I headed out last night with coupons in hand, and this is what I got!
Note: the $2 OYNO coupon does not have to be Hannaford brand. It just happens that I picked up only their brand out of habit!
Transaction 1:
1 gallon milk, $3.95
1 6-pk Hannaford applesauce, $1.50
1 jar grape jelly, $1.39
1 loaf bread, $1.19
Used (1) FREE milk wyb 3 breakfast items coupon (NLA)
Used (1) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Used (1) $1 off Hannaford coupon from coupon book (NLA)
Used (1) $1 off My Essential coupon from coupon book (NLA)
Total before coupons was $8.03
After coupons I paid only $.08
Transactions 2:
1 big can peaches, $1.99
1 big can soup, $1.19
1 box pudding, $.85
Used (1) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Used (1) $1 off Hannaford coupon from coupon book (NLA)
Used (1) $1 off My Essential coupon from coupon book (NLA)
Total before coupons was $4.03
After coupons I paid only $.03
Transactions 3:
1 big can peaches, $1.99
1 big can soup, $1.19
1 box pudding, $.85
Used (1) $2 OYNO Hannaford pdf coupon
Used (1) $1 off Hannaford coupon from coupon book (NLA)
Used (1) $1 off My Essential coupon from coupon book (NLA)
Total before coupons was $4.03
After coupons I paid only $.03
Total OOP for everything in the photo was just 14¢
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Posted by Darlene on February 25, 2012 at 9:56 pm I use affiliate links in some of my posts. I may earn a commission if you use my links. Full disclosure.
These shopping trips are part of my $12 Challenge. Click here to see entire list of everything I purchased so far!
I’ve decided I will retire this challenge when I reach $1,000 in merchandise… if I make it that far. When I started this challenge, I really had no clue I could go this far on $12 plus the tiny bit of spare change that I find on the ground! I just hope I can make it to $1,000… I think I can!!!
at Shaw’s on 2/20 & 2/23
4 Kozy Shack puddings, $1.00 each
Used (4) $.55/1 Kozy Shack peelies
coupons doubled up to $1.00, no overage
Value before discounts and coupons was $4.00
After discounts and doubled coupons I paid ZERO
at Hannaford on 2/20, 2/21, 2/22, 2/23, 2/25
1 loaf bread, $1.50
5 cans dog food, $.50 each
3 cans kidney beans, $.89
2 cans soup, $.79 each
1 package ground beef, $1.23
1 package ground beef, $1.13
1 package shaved steak, $1.26
3 cans chunk light tuna, $.79 each
1 quart milk, $1.60
1 loaf bread, $1.19
4 ICBINB 2-packs (see here), reg $2.69, sale $1.35
Used (4) $1.25/1 ICBINB coupons (not sure if still available)
Used (7) $1 off Hannaford coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Used (7) $1 off My Essential coupons from coupon book (NLA)
Used (3) $1 off Angus coupons from back of meat pamphlet on butcher bar
Value before discounts and coupons was $27.79
After discounts and doubled coupons I paid $.56 including tax
at Walmart on 2/22
Nestle ice cream cone, $2.50
Used (1) FREE Nestle ice cream cone coupon (snail mail)
I paid ZERO
at CVS on 2/25
3 Snickers Eggs, reg $.87, sale $.50 each
3 Milky Way Bunnies, reg $.87, sale $.50 each
Used (2) $1.50/2 Mars Seasonal (NLA)
Value before discounts and coupons was $5.22
After discounts and coupons total was ZERO
I paid $.15 tax
Here’s where I stand with my $12 Challenge after these transactions:
Total value of purchases so far before tax is $764.45
Total OOP so far including tax is $10.28
I started with $12.00
I still have $1.72 cash plus $5.00 ExtraBucks for CVS, so I have $6.72 total left to spend!
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Posted by Darlene on February 19, 2012 at 5:48 pm I use affiliate links in some of my posts. I may earn a commission if you use my links. Full disclosure.
These shopping trips are part of my $12 Challenge. Cick here to see entire list of everything I purchased so far!
at Shaw’s on 2/11, 2 transactions (see photo here)
8 boxes Mueller’s pasta reg $1.29, sale $1.00 each
1 bag chips, $1.69
1 dish soap, $1.15
1 can pasta, $.99
1 can veggies, $1.69
4 yogurts, $.60 each
1 stalk celery, reg $1.99, reduced $.75
3 yellow squash, reg $2.68, reduced $1.34
Used (8) $.55/1 Mueller’s – separate transactions
Used (8) coupons from Wish Big Win Big game for FREE chips, dish soap, can pasta, can veggies, yogurts… all free!
Value before sales discounts and coupons was $20.33
After discounts and doubled coupons I paid $1.29
I also found a penny on the ground so oop is $1.28
at Shaw’s on 2/13, 2 transactions
8 boxes Mueller’s pasta reg $1.29, sale $1.00 each
2 liters Super Chill sparkling water, reg $.85, sale $.69
1 fresh fruit, reg $1.99, reduced $.53
2 lbs red potatoes (almost), reg $3.78, reduced $.56
Used (8) $.55/1 Mueller’s – separate transactions
Used (1) $1/2 Super Chill from coupon book
Used (2) $.25/1 Super Chill from Wish Big, Win Big
Value before sales discounts and coupons was $17.79
Tax did a funny thing and subtracted $.14
After discounts and doubled coupons I paid $.03
I don’t count bottle deposit because I get that back
at Hannaford on 2/13, 3 transcactions
1 loaf bread, $1.50
3 cans dog food, $.50 each
2 quarts milk, $1.60 each
asked for $1 worth ground beef, total was $1.06
Used (3) $1 off Hannaford coupon from coupon book (NLA)
Used (3) $1 off My Essential coupon from coupon book (NLA)
Used (1) $1 off Angus coupon from back of meat pamphlet on butcher bar
Total before tax was $7.26
After coupons I paid $.35 including tax
at Shaw’s on 2/14
32 liters Super Chill sparkling water, reg $.85, sale $.69
Used (16) $1/2 Super Chill from coupon book
Used (32) $.25/1 Super Chill from Wish Big, Win Big
Value before sales discounts and coupons was $22.08
I got full value of coupons which resulted in $.32 overage
Tax did a funny thing and only charged $.63 (should have been $1.10)
After discounts, coupons and overages I paid $.31 including tax and bottle deposit! Since I will get $1.60 back when I return the bottles, I have a $1.29 overage (I never count depost because I get that back).
at Shaw’s on 2/15, 3 transactions
12 boxes Mueller’s pasta reg $1.29, sale $1.00 each
4 pouches Starkist tuna, $1.39 each
1 Simply Lemonade 89 oz, reg $3.99, reduced $1.50
Used (12) $.55/1 Mueller’s – separate transactions
Used (4) $.50/1 Starkist (not sure if available)
Used (1) $1/1 Simply Lemonade (in coupon box at Shaw’s)
Value before sales discounts and coupons was $25.03
tax deducted $.05 on two slips, so minus $.10 total (why does it do that???)
After discounts and doubled coupons I paid $.76
at CVS on 2/16
2 Colgate Total toothpaste, reg $3.19, sale $2.75 each
6 Snicker’s chocolate hearts, reg $.87, sale $.44 each
Used (2) $1/1 Colgate Total from 2/12 SS
Used (2) $1.50/2 Mars Seasonal (NLA)
Value before sales discounts and coupons was $11.60
After discounts and coupons total was $3.55 including tax
I used $3 Extra Bucks and paid $.55 out of pocket
I got $4 Extra Bucks for buying the toothpaste
at Hannaford on 2/16 & 2/17, 6 transcactions
1 can kidney beans, $.89
1 can baked beans, $.99
2 cans spaghetti & meatballs, $.85
asked for $1 worth shaved steak, total was $1.30
asked for $1 worth shaved steak, total was $1.17
4 cans dog food, $.50 each
4 quarts milk, $1.60 each
Used (6) $1 off Hannaford coupon from coupon book (NLA)
Used (6) $1 off My Essential coupon from coupon book (NLA)
Used (2) $1 off Angus coupons from back of meat pamphlet on butcher bar
Total before tax was $14.45
After coupons I paid $.57 including tax
at CVS on 2/17
1 bag M&M Pretzels, 9.6 oz, reg $4.39, sale $3.49
Used (1) Get 1 bag M&Ms for $1.49 CVS coupons (NLA)
Used (1) $1/1 M&Ms Pretzel printable coupons (?)
Value before sales discounts and coupons was $17.56
After discounts and coupons total was $.67 including tax
I actually paid zero oop because I found an old CVS gift card with $1.84 on it but since I didn’t start with that, I’m not counting it
I got $1 Extra Bucks for using my CVS green bag tag
Here’s where I stand with my $12 Challenge after these transactions:
Total value of purchases so far before tax is $724.94
Total OOP so far including tax is $9.57
I started with $12.00
I still have $2.43 cash plus $5.00 ExtraBucks for CVS, so I have $7.43 total left to spend!
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