Gave Target another try. 2/28

I decided to give Target another try today.  I havent been into a Target for several months because of the way I was treated when I tried to use coupons when I first started doing couponing.  It was a very bad experience and I swore I would never go to that store again.  well, i am a sucker for good deals so I decided to give it another shot and just told myself to avoid the same cashier and manager.  I have to say the cashier I got today was wonderful and the manager saw me when i entered and made sure she stayed close to the register I went to, i guess to make sure i wasnt trying to do any scamming??  I dont like to bad mouth people but this manager is NOT coupon friendly, she will try to deny every coupon if she can.    I had to do 2 transactions, because Target only allows 1 of each Target coupon per transaction. I am going to put it all together in my list though. so here is how it went:

(3) Airhead 6pks @ $0.94 ea - (3) $0.50 MQ = $1.32
(2) Archer Farms yougurt @ $0.49 ea = $0.98
(2) Up & Up mouthwash @ $1.39 ea - (2) $1 off TQ = $0.78
(2) Up & Up Ibuprofin @ $1.09 - (2) $1off TQ = $0.18
(2) Excedrin xtra strng @ $3.39 - (2) $3 off TQ & (2) $0.75 = FREE + $0.72 overage
(1) Up & UP 20ct panty liner @ $0.89 - (had $0.50 coupon but i guess it didnt get scanned)
(1) Dannon Coolision @ $2.34 - $0.55 peelie = $1.79

- $0.05 for reusable bag
- $0.76 gift card

Pre TTL = $18.77
coupons = -$13.60
tax = $0.32
TTL = $4.73 for 13 items ($0.36 an item) saved 75%


I might have to start watching the deals at Target again. Maybe.  I will have to see what kind of grocery deals i can get before i become a regularTarget shopper.

CVS Trip 2/27 FREE and some Freebies!!

I forgot to take a picture before i put everything away, but here is my list with coupons and extra bucks used.

Transaction #1

(6) newspapers (st pete times) @ $0.50 ea = $3
(3) VO5 shampoo @ $0.77 ea = $2.31
(2) Crest Vivid 3D white @ $3.29 ea - (2) $1 off = $4.58 earned $6.58 extra bucks


Pre TTL = $ 11.89
coupons = -$2.00
extra bucks used = $7.73 (from last weeks trip)
tax = $0.77
TTL $2.93
Gift card used = -$2.93 =  FREE


Transaction #2


(2) Hershey's mini's @ 2/$5 - (2) cvs q's $2 off & (1) $2/2 off 1 =  FREE
(2) Oral B cross action power toothbrush @ $6 - (1) B1G1 & (1) $3 off 1 = $3 (earned $6 Extra Bucks)

Pre TTL = $17.00
coupons = -$15.00
tax = $1.19
TTL = $3.19
used Gift card = FREE


Transaction #3


P&G sale: Earn $10 extra bucks when you buy $30 in specified P&G products.

(2) Dawn dish soap @ $0.94 ea - (2) $0.50 off  = $0.88
(2) Bounty basic 8 rl @ $5.99 ea - (2) $1.00 = $9.98
(2) Clairol Nice & Easy @ $5.99 ea - (2) $2 off = $7.98
(1) Charmin Basic 12 pk @ $4.99 - (1) $0.25 off = $4.74
earned $10 extra bucks


Pre TTL = $30.83
coupons = -$7.25
extra bucks used -$12.58 (from previous 2 transactions)
tax $2.16
TTL = $13.16
gift card used = FREE


TOTAL OUT OF POCKET TODAY $0.00
Extra Bucks earned to use next week = $10.00


Freebies:  on each of the Clairol nice n easy boxes there was a free bottle of Pantene shampoo and also $27 worth of coupons.


for those wondering where i get my gift cards...


i have a credit card that i earn points on and i use those points to "purchase" gift cards to CVS, Walmart, and gas cards.  

Publix 2/24 Spent $16.91 (thats $0.46 an item!!!)

Here is how i did it:

(2) Trix & Cookie crisp cereal @ 2/$4 = $4

(3) Pillsbury Grands @ $1 ea  - $0.75/3 = $2.25

(1) Publix Sandwich cheese @ $2.79

(6) Muellers Pasta BOGO @ $1.17 - (6) $1 off  = FREE + $2.49 overage

(2) Juicy Juice BOGO @ $2.99 - $1/2 = $1.99

(8) Green Giant veggies BOGO @ $1.25 - (2) $1/4 = $3

(3) Hunts Manwich  @ $1 ea - $1/3 = $2

(2) Skintimate Shave Gel BOGO @ $2.47 - $1/2 = $1.47

(2) Glass Plus BOGO @ $2.49 - (2) $0.50 = $1.49

(4) Totinos Pizza @ $1.25 ea - (2) $0.75/2 = $3.50

(1) Publix white bread @ $1.09

(1) Publix old fashion bread @$1.69

(1) Natures own bread @ $2.59

(1) Publix hamburger buns @ $1.19

- $10 Competitor coupon (sweet bay $10 off $40 purchase)

Pre ttl = $40.81 (add in bogo's = $57.27)

coupons -$24.25

tax = $0.35

TOTAL = $16.91 saved 59%

that is $0.46 an item!!!

Publix 2/21 $17.40 (saved 66%)

Here is how i did it:

(6) Hartz Crunch n Clean $2.99 each Raincheck (BOGO from last week) - (5) $2 MQ & (1) $1 peelie = FREE + $2.03 overage
(4) Bertolli Alfredo Sauce BOGO @ $2.95 - (2) $1.50/2 = $2.90
(1) Purina Dog Chow 20 lb bag @ $12.29
(1) Natures Own butter loaf @ $2.59
(2) Buitoni Fettuccine BOGO @ $2.19 - (2) $1 MQ = $0.19
(2) Advil Gel caplets 50ct @ $4.49 ea - (1) PQ $5/2 & (2) MQ $2 = FREE + $0.02 overage
(2) Sargento pepperjack shredded cheese @ $2/4 - (2) PQ $1.50/1 & 1MQ $0.50/2 = $0.50
(1) Oscar mayer mesquite turkey breast @ $2.50
(1) cinnamon toast crunch @ $1.99
(2) Athenos Greek yougurt @ $1 each - (2) MQ $1 = FREE


I also had a $5 off $50 Publix coupon


PRE TTL = $51.41
Coupons = -$35.50
Tax = $1.49
TOTAL = $17.40

CVS 2/20 ONLY $1.83 !! 94% savings!!

Here is what i did:

(1) Snickers @ $0.50

(1) Snickers Peanut Butter @ $0.50 - $0.89 CVS coupon (from scanner) = FREE + $0.39 overage

(2) M&M's @ $0.50 each

(1) Cadbury Mini's @ $0.75 (received $0.75 extra buck)

(1) TGLee gallon milk @ $3.19 - $1.00 coupon = $2.19

(2) Purex @ $1.99 ea - $1 off coupon = $1.98

(2) Purex 3 in 1 @ $3.99 ea - $3.00 coupon = $1.98

(1) Nice n Easy Foam hair color @ $7.99 - $7.99 free product coupon = FREE 

(1) CVS 300 ct cotton balss @ $1.99

(2) Tampa Tribune newspapers @ $1 ea 

Pre TTL = $29.88

coupons= -$17.88

CVS email coupon = -$4 off $20

Extra bucks used = -$7.79

Tax= $1.62

Total = $1.83

Extra bucks earned =$3.75 ( $1 greenbag tag, $1 clairol, $1 mars, $0.75 Cadbury)

Publix trip 2/11 $40.64 for $137.97 worth of groceries!

This trip would have been better if i would have stayed away from the deli. $12 of my spending went to lunch meats.  I just love that Boars Head Blazin Buffalo chicken breast! (=

Here is what i got and the coupons i used:

(2) Hefty Trash Bags 25ct 45 gallon BOGO @ $6.89 - (2) $0.55 off = $5.79
(2) Natures Own Butter loaf @ $2.59 ea = $5.18
(10) Hartz Crunchn' clean dog biscuits BOGO @ $2.99 - (10) $2 off = FREE + $5.05 overage
(2) Stayfree pads @ $3.35 - $6.50  = $0.20
(2) Rachel Ray Just 6 dog treats BOGO@ $2.50 - (2) $1.50 off = FREE + $0.50 overage
(2) One a Day Scooby vitamins $4.26 ea - $5off PQ - (2) $2 off MQ = FREE + $0.48 overage
(2) Atheno's Greek yogurt @ $1.20 each - $2 off 2 = $0.40
(2) Capri sun's @ $2 each = $4
(2) Lysol Antibacterial kitchen cleaner  BOGO @ $2.69 - $1 off 2 = $1.69
(2) Lysol all purpose cleaner spray BOGO @ $2.69 - $1 off 2 = $1.69
(3) Dove deodorant @ $2.99 ea - (3) PQ $1 off & (3) MQ $2 off 1 = FREE + $0.03 overage
(1) Bounce Fabric sheets 120 ct @ $4.99 - $0.50 = $ 4.49
(1) Boars Head Blazin Buffalo chicken 1/2 lb @ $4.01
(1) Publix oven rst chicken brst 1 LB @ $7.61
(2) Post Fruity Pebbles BOGO @ $2.89 - $1= $1.89
(2) Post Cocoa Pebbles BOGO @ $2.89 - $1 = $1.89
(3) coke/diet coke Buy 2 get 1 free @ $1.89 = $3.78

Pre TTL = $91.66 ( $137.97 if you count the BOGO items)
Coupons = -$55.10
Tax = $4.08
Grand Total *** $40.64****

I was also given 5 sheets of Publix coupons from the guy who did my special order on the Hartz dog treats.  So even better!! (=

ALDI trip 2/8

This was my first experience at ALDI so I had no idea what i was walking into.  I dont have my reciept so i dont have exact prices for everything, but i spent about $35 including tax. (i will post approx $ for the ones i cant remember exact price for)

(1) 3 lb bag frozen chicken breast $4.89 (approx)
(2) loaves white bread $0.89 each
(1) gallon milk $2.49
(1) 18 oz jar strawberry preserves $1.39
(1) head of lettuce $1.19
(2) pkg shredded cheese $1.79 each (approx)
(2) pkg 16 slice sandwich cheese $1.59 each (approx)
(2) pkg 10 ct medium size tortillas $0.99 each
(4) plantains  $0.25 each
(1) cantaloupe $1.79
(2) 18oz pnt butter $1.39 each
(1) bx cereal cinnamon crunch $1.79
(2) bx 8 slice garlic bread $1.59 each (approx)
(1) 2 pk kitchen sponges $0.99

And a big thank you to my mother-in-law who went with me and bought the following for my family:
1 bx poptarts (generic)
1 bg baking potatoes
1 can cinnamon rolls
1 pkg grape tomatoes
4 slim jims (generic)

CVS 2/6 saved 77%

I wasnt really impressed with CVS sales this week but here is what I did:

4 Newspapers @ $1 each = $4.00
1 Gallon milk @ $3.19
3 Garnier Herbashine hair color @ $7 ea = $21.00  (earned $10 ECB)
1 Stride Spark @ $0.99 (earned $0.99 ECB)
Used following coupons & ECB:

$4 off $20 CVS emailed coupon
$1 off TGLee gallon milk MQ
(3) $3 off Garnier herbashine MQ
$10 ECB from last week

Pre TTL: $29.18
Q's & ECB: -$24.00
Tax: $1.58
TTL: $6.76
(77% savings!!)

ECB earned: $10.99 to use next week

My 2/3 Publix trip

All this for $15.02

Here is how I did it:

3 Gatorade 64 oz  @ 3/$5.00
2 Nabisco Wheat thins BOGO @ $2.79 - 1 MQ $1 off 2 = $1.79
1 Armour lunch meal @ $1
1 Publix white bread @ $1.09
2 9 Lives cat food BOGO @ $3.89 - 2 MQ $1 off = $1.89
2 Lysol cleaner BOGO @ $3.19 - 1 MQ $1 off 2 = $2.19
1 Covergirl File w/case @ $1.29 - PQ $1 off & 1 MQ $1 off = $FREE + $0.71 overage
2 Kotex U @ $3.50 each - 2 PQ $2 off 1 & 1 MQ $2.50 off 2 = $0.50  for 2 bx of pads!!!
1 Yoplait yogurt @ $0.75 - 1 free product coupon = FREE
1 Natures own butter bread @ $2.59
1 Publix hotdog buns @ $1.19
1 Publix Sandwich buns @ $1.99
 I also had a Winn Dixie competitor coupon for $5 off $30 purchase.

Grand Total:  $15.02 

coupons up for grabs!

These coupons are all up for grabs. just leave me a comment about which ones you want, on my post about this on my Facebook page (not on here).  I have 3 of every coupon.  this is not a contest!  i am just giving away some good coupons that i know i will not use and hate to see go to waste. In your comment make sure to tell me which coupons you want.

$5 off any one Swiffer Sweepervac starter kit

$1 off any one Swiffer Dust $ Shine furniture spray

$0.50 off any one Swiffer refill

Buy a Sweeper starter kit, get a refill FREE

$1 off any one Swiffer Dusters starter kit

$1 off any one duster /sweeper

$3 off any one Swiffer Wetjet

Buy a Swiffer Wetjet starter kit, get a refill FREE

**the experations on these range from 2/28/11 - 6/30/11**

Remember, dont leave your request/comments on this blog. Go to my  Savings Crazy Mom Facebook page and leave a comment on my post about this coupon giveaway.  I will give the coupons out to the requests in order until i run out. I have 3 of every coupon.

WHILE YOU ARE ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE REMEMBER TO "LIKE" ME.

$0.50 Scrubbing Bubbles at CVS

Print this coupon for $2 off Scrubbing Bubbles Aerosol and then head to CVS, they are $2.50 on sale right now, so with coupon they are only $0.50 each. I just went and grabbed 2 this morning. (use zipcode 07039)

Free Atheno's greek yogurt at Walmart

There is a $1 off any 1 pkg of ATHENO'S feta, hummus, baked pita chips or greek yogurt coupon at coupons.com. Walmart has the greek yogurt for $1 at most stores so that means a FREE yogurt!! you print the coupon twice and if you have more than 1 computer you can print it 2 more times from another computer.

Bar S coupons

 Redplum has a coupon for $1 off 2 Bar S franks or bologna.  My local Walmart has the franks for $0.88 each so that would mean $0.76 for 2pks of hotdogs.  I have never tried this brand but my kiddos will eat anything.

$2 off Prunia dog/puppy chow

Go here for a $2 off coupon for Purina dog or puppy chow. (no size restrictions)

New Month means New Printable Q's

Check out Smartsource and Coupons.com and Redplum for new printable coupons.  Some of the old ones might have reset for you too.