My CVS Trip 1/29

I made 2 trips to CVS to my deals and the first one didnt turn out as well as I would have like.  First, CVS has changed the cash card deals. It used to be that you had to spend $30 BEFORE coupons and now it is AFTER coupons. I had no clue that this changed because it didnt say it in the ad so I was surprised to find out then I went to do my first transaction and it didnt print my receipt for the cash card. Then because I was so flustered from trying to figure out what else to buy to get to my $30 total I forgot to use one of my coupons on the next deal. Then when I went back later in the morning to get my papers and coupons I forgot to grab all of my extra bucks and only grabbed $1 in extra bucks!  UGHH!  But I got it all figured out and was able to finish my next transactions.  I had a gift card and extra bucks to start my so that helped keep my totals down.

Transaction #1

Cash card deal - Spend $30 get $10 cash card):

6- XTRA detergent @ $1.49 ea = $8.94

1- 12 pk &-UP @ $3.67

2- Chips Ahoy cookies @ $2.50 ea = $5.00

2- Almay cosmetics B1G1 1/2 off $3.99 & $8.49 - 2 MQ $2 = $8.48

2- Revlon cosmetics B1G1 1/2 off $8.99 & $4.39 - 2 MQ $1 = $11.38

used $16 EB's

used $15.09 from G.C

paid $8.08 

earned $10 cash card for next purchase

Transaction #2

2- Pantene shampoo/condtioner @ 2/$6.97 - $3 MQ = $3.97 (earned $1EB)

2- M&M's @ 2/$5 (forgot to use $1.50 Q) = $5.00 (earned $1 EB)

1- Cadbury egg @ $0.87  (earned $0.87 EB)

1- Toms of Maine mouthwash $2.74 on clearance (earned $3 EB)

1- Arizona green tea @ $0.99

used $10cash card

used $6.00 EB's

paid $3.08

    earned $5.87 in EB's

Transaction #3

1- TGLee milk @ 3.79 - $1MQ = $2.79

used $2 EB's

paid $0.79

earned $1 EB's

Transaction #4

3- Hallmark cards @ $0.99 ea = $2.97 (earned $3 EB's)

used $1 EB

paid $1.97

earned $3 EB's

Transaction #5

Spend $12 get $6 EB's:

6- Speed Stick deodorant @ $1.99 ea - 3MQ B1G1 = $5.97 

(2 of my B1G1 coupons rang up for $3.99 and I didnt catch it until I was typing this up) so I saved $4 more than I should have)

1- Colgate total toothpaste $2.79 - $0.50 MQ = $2.29

used $3 EB's

paid $2.24 after tax

earned $6 EB's

Transaction #6

1- 3pk paper towels @ $3.29

4- Newspapers @ $0.75 ea = $3.00

used $6 EB's

paid $0.74

Publix Trip 1/26 saved 65%

$43.55

4- Publix Cream Cheese @ $0.89 ea = $3.56

1- Pkg Grape Tomatoes @ $2 - PQ $2 = FREE

2- Coloring books @ $1 ea = $2.00

1- Strawberries @ $2.50 -PQ $2= $0.50

1- Publix 12 ct eggs @ $1.79

2- Dean french onion dip @ $1.91 ea - $1 MQ & 2 PQ $1 =$0.82

2- Gwaltney bologna @ $1 ea = $2.00

4- Pillsbury Grands biscuits @ $1 ea - 2 MQ $1/2 = $2.00

2- Hillshire Farm grilled chicken essentials @ $3.50 ea - 2 PQ $1 & 2 MQ $1 = $3.00

2- Jolly Time popcorn @ $1 - 2MQ $0.50 = $1.00

1- Publix giant sandwich bread $1.89

1- Totinos pizza @ $1.25

4- Diet Dr Pepper 2L @ $1.33 - 2 TQ $0.75 = $2.50

2- Glass Plus BOGO @ $2.49 - 2MQ $0.50 = $1.49

8- Hamburger Helpers @  BOGO $1.65 - 2MQ $0.80/4 = $5.00

2- Peppridge Farms Goldfish crackers BOGO @ $2.39 - $1/2 MQ = $1.39

6- Fig Newtons /Nilla Wafers BOGO @ $3.99 - 2 MQ $3/3 = $5.97

1- Qtips 375ct $1.99 - $0.60 MQ = $1.39

4- Cinnamon Toast Crunch @ $3.79 - 4PQ $2 & 2MQ $1.75 = $3.66

2- Starkist tuna salad pouch @ $1 ea - 1PQ $1 & 2MQ $.50 = FREE

2- French's mustard BOGO @ $1.77 - 2MQ $0.30 = $1.17

Looking for ways to earn FREE gift cards??

Not only can you earn gift cards from your credit cards rewards programs, but you can also earn them from doing things like surveys.  I have a couple of sites I use to earn points which I then get gift cards with.  Below I have listed my favorite sites and also invite/referral links in case you want to check them out and/or join.  Most of them you get points in your account just by joining with the links.

Superpoints - This is my favorite. You can do surveys, watch videos and also the SUPERLUCKY Button.  You get so many clicks a day and you can earn different amounts of points for just clicking the button.  I got enough points to order gift cards to use as Christmas presents this year and now I am starting working on more.  You can get gift cards to places like, Walmart, Home Depot, Amazon, Paypal and Starbucks. Here are a couple of links if you try them and they say already used leave me a comment and I will post more links. they are only good one time each. Be sure when you sign up that you complete your profile to 100% in order to get the full benefits of the program.

 http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/iq9dkw

http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/ih4tkp

http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/ox8bsr

Swagbucks - This is my second favorite site.  You can do surveys, daily polls, watch videos and more and earn swagbucks (points) that you can redeem for gift cards or other stuff.  They also post "codes" in different areas that you can redeem for free points.

http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/3rottens

Zoombucks - This site you can do surveys, tasks etc.. to earn points and then use those points to redeem gift cards or prizes.  This one is a little harder to get points unless you do a lot of surveys but it is still a good one.

http://www.zoombucks.com/join.php?ref=savingscrazymom

For all of these sites be sure that after you sign up that you complete your profile 100% and if they say you have to verify your registration be sure to do it.  Once you get started you will start to see the points build up.  If you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment on here or send me an email at savingscrazymom@hotmail.com 

My FREE (with gift card) CVS trip

I got a $25 CVS  gift card from the points on my credit card so I decided to take advantage of it this week.  I also had 2 CVS coupons from the coupon machine in the store from the last 2 weeks  and they matched sales from this week so I also used them. I did 3 transactions in order to roll my Extra Bucks and spend less of the gift card, 1 was for $3 off  2 specific household cleaners and $3 of Listerine, Reach floss and Reach toothbrush.

Transaction #1

2- Scrubbing Bubbles toilet gel tabs $3 ea - CVSQ $3 & $1/2 MQ = $2
1- Kotex U Pantyliners $0.99 - $1 MQ (reduced to .99) = FREE
1- Blistex deep renewal $2.87 - $0.35 MQ = $2.52 Earned $2 EB's

subtotal $4.52
tax $0.49
Total $5.01 - G.C. = FREE
earned $2 EB for next transaction

Transaction #2

(listerine/reach deal = Spend $10 get $5 EB's)
1- Reach Toothbrush $2.29
1- Reach Floss $1.99
1- Listerine $5.29 - CVSQ $3 & $0.50 MQ = $1.79
used $2 EB from transaction #1

subtotal $4.07
tax $0.67
total $4.74 - G.C. = FREE
earned $5 EB's for next transaction
(when i picked out the toothbrush the sign said $3.99 so the total didnt reach $10 when it rang up at $2.29 but the cashier printed me the $5 EB's anyhow)

Transaction #3

1- CVS cold medicine $4.69
1- Tic Tac $1.57
used $5 Extra Bucks from transaction #2

subtotal $1.26
tax  $0.11
total $1.37 - G.C. = FREE

I still have a balance of $13.88 on my G.C. for next trip to CVS! Gotta love Gift Cards and rolling those Extra Bucks!!

Not only can you earn gift cards from your credit cards but you can also earn them from doing things like surveys.  I have a couple of sites I use to earn points which I then get gift cards with.  Below I have listed my favorite sites and also invite/referral links to in case you want to check them out and/or join.  Most of them you get points in your account just by joining with links.

Superpoints - This is my favorite. You can do surveys, watch videos and also the SUPERLUCKY Button.  You get so many clicks a day and you can earn different amounts of points for just clicking the button.  I got enough points to order gift cards to use as Christmas presents this year and now I am starting working on more.  You can get gift cards to places like, Walmart, Home Depot, Amazon, Paypal and Starbucks. Here are a couple of links if you try them and they say already used leave me a comment and I will post more links. they are only good one time each. Be sure when you sign up that you complete your profile to 100% in order to get the full benefits of the program.

 http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/iq9dkw
http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/ih4tkp
http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/ox8bsr


Swagbucks - This is my second favorite site.  You can do surveys, daily polls, watch videos and more and earn swagbucks (points) that you can redeem for gift cards or other stuff.  They also post "codes" in different areas that you can redeem for free points.




http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/3rottens




Zoombucks - This site you can do surveys, tasks etc.. to earn points and then use those points to redeem gift cards or prizes.  This one is a little harder to get points unless you do a lot of surveys but it is still a good one.


http://www.zoombucks.com/join.php?ref=savingscrazymom


For all of these sites be sure that after you sign up that you complete your profile 100% and if they say you have to verify your registration be sure to do it.  Once you get started you will start to see the points build up.  If you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment on here or send me an email at savingscrazymom@hotmail.com 

My Publix Trip 1/19

$26.16

2- Van's Waffles BOGO @ $3.15 - 2 MQ $1 = $1.15 
4- I Cant Bel. Its Not Butter BOGO @ $2.95 - 4 MQ $1 = $1.90
1- Publix deli coleslaw @ $2 - 1 PQ $2 = FREE
1- Publix cheese slices @ $1.99
1- .63 lb buffalo chicken deli @ 5.29 - 1 PQ $2 = $3.29
1- .66 lb turkey  breast @ $4.61 - 1 PQ $2 = $2.61
1- Sambazon acai juice @ $2.99 - 1 MQ $2 = $0.99
2- Keebler townhouse crackers BOGO @ $3.75 - 1 TQ $1 & 1 MQ $1 = $1.75
2- Crunchmaster crackers BOGO @ $3.19 - 1 PQ $1 & 2 MQ $1 = $0.19
2- Pepp. Farm Baked Naturals crackers BOGO @ $3.49 - 2 MQ $1 = $1.49
2- Nissin Cow mein noodles BOGO @ $0.89
4- Friskies cat treats BOGO @ $1.75 - 2 MQ $1.50/2 = $0.50
2- Bakery donuts @ .79 ea = $1.58
1- KY jelly @ $4.09 - 1 PQ $2 & 1 MQ $3 = FREE + $0.91 overage
2- Edge Shave gel BOGO @ $2.27 - 2 MQ $0.55 = $1.17
2- Skintimate shave gel BOGO @ $2.27 - 2 MQ $0.55 = $1.17
6- Beneful dog food BOGO @ $5.39 - 6 PQ $2 = $4.17


Total = $63.93 saved 77%

my small but cheap walmart trip saved 75%

 

I decided to make a quick trip to Walmart to look for some items to help keep my coupon desk more organized and walked out with the above items for only $2.79.  That is a savings of 75%!!  i have to say it was a good trip until i went to the check out and was informed that two of the coupon i was going to use were expired and the cashier was snotty about it. I apologized and she looked at me like i was trying to scam them.  (this was for 2 more packages of razors.)  she then told me my total and i asked if she would please remove the 2 razors that i wasnt able to use the coupons for because i new that i had non expired coupons for them at home.  Get this,  she then rolled her eyes and said " i figured you were going to do that".  she then scans them to remove them and slams them on the counter!!  I know Walmart has a bad wrap for their coupon unkindness but I have learned which cashiers to avoid and never thought that she would be one of them.  Hopefully she was just having a bad day and wont be like this to others.  )=  Some things are just so much cheaper there and/or not offered at regular grocery stores.  But I guess not all cashiers can be as great as the cashiers at my local Publix!! (=

Here is what I got and how I did it:

4- Bic white out @ $1 ea - 4 MQ $1 = FREE

1- Schick 12ct razor @ $1.97 - 1 MQ $2 = FREE

2- U by Kotex liners @ $1.24 ea - 2 MQ $1 = $0.48

1- Cinnamon Toast crunch @ $2.84 - 1 MQ $0.40 = $2.34

Total - $2.79

free coupons!

So I was going through my coupon inserts this morning and have a few I know I will never use so I thought I would see if anybody else wants them before I toss them.  If you are interested in them please send me an email to savingscrazymom@hotmail.com and let me know which ones and how many of each.  I have 4 of each of the following:

$1 off any one Ground Starbucks coffee (11oz or larger) exp 2/18/12
$2 off any one HUGGIES Little Movers Slip-On diapers exp 2/11/12
$1.50 off any one pkg of HUGGIES Diapers exp 2/11/12
$2 off any one PediaSure product exp 3/25/12
$3 off any 1 HUGGIES diapers, box or HUGGIES Little Movers Slip-on Diapers 50-66 ct  (Publix coupon.) exp 2/9/12
$2 off any 1 pkg of Pull-ups training pants (jumbo pack or larger) exp 2/11/12
$2 off any 1 pkg of Goodnites Underwear (jumbo pack or larger) exp 2/11/12
$1 off any 1 pkg of Depend products exp 2/25/12
$1.50 off any 1 pkg of Depend underwear in variety colors exp 2/25/12
$1 off any 1 pkg of Depend guards for men exp 2/25/12

This is not a contest just giving out coupons i dont need. So it is first come, first get.  Please dont request the coupons in comments section. Please send me an email at savingscrazymom@hotmail.com and I will respond with address request if your are the first one to respond for those coupons.

Thanks,

Saundra (Savings Crazy Mom)

My small CVS trip 1/15 saved 83%

I started my trip off with $2 in Extra Bucks.

Transaction #1

1- Almay i-color eye shadow $5.99 - $2 MQ & $2 EB's = $1.99

paid $2.34 after tax

earned $3 EB's for next transaction

Transaction #2

3- Newspapers @ $0.75 ea = $2.25

1- 2pk Irish Spring = $0.99

1- John Freida  hair color foam $11.99 - MQ free product = FREE

used $3 EB's from transaction #1

paid $1.31 after tax

Total for both transactions = $3.65 saved 83%

My Publix trip 1/13 saved 65%

$28.26

Just a small trip to Publix this week.  There wasnt a whole lot in the ad that I needed.  But I still did pretty good.  I spent $28.26 but saved $79.36 in coupons and sale prices.

2- Smart BalanceMilk @ $2.50 ea - 2 MQ $1 = $3.00 or 1.50 ea

2- Lenders Bagels BOGO @ $1.85 = $1.85 or $0.93 ea

4- Nancy's Crab cakes appetizers @ $3.50 ea - 4 TQ $2 & 4 MQ $1 = $2.00 or $0.50 ea

4- Smithfield bacon @ $3.33 ea - 2 PQ $1/2 & 4 MQ $1 = $7.34 or $1.84 ea

2- Johnson's Baby Powder @ $3.45 ea - 1 PQ $3/2 & 2 MQ $1 = $1.90 or $0.95 ea

2- Sundown B6 vitamins @ $3.59 ea - 1 PQ $5/2 & 2 MQ $1 = $0.18 or $0.09 ea

2- Stayfree pads @ $2.35 ea - 1 PQ $1 & 2 MQ $1 = $1.70 or $0.85 ea

1- Maybelline Falsies mascara @ $5.69 - 1 TQ $2 & 1 MQ $1 = $2.69

2- Kikkoman fried rice seasoning @ $o.89 ea - 2 MQ $1 = FREE + $0.22 overage

2- Fruitables 64oz juice BOGO @ $3.49 - 2 MQ $1 = $1.49 or $0.75 ea

6- Nabisco snack paks @ $2.00 ea - 2 MQ $3/3 = $6.00 or $1 ea

1- Smuckers Jam $2.69 - 50% sale = $1.35

2- Zephyrhills sparkling water 1L @ $0.99 - 1 MQ B1G1 = $0.99 or $0.50 ea

Grand Total $28.26 I saved 65% after coupons and sales.

My Publix Trip 1/8 saved 92%

$4.68

I just made a quick run to Publix to try and get some of the deals posted in the new Green Advantage Buy Flyer and wasnt expecting to find most of them considering the deals started yesterday, but i was able to grab a few and will try for the rest when i make my trip again on Friday.  Here is what I got and how I did it:

3- Bakery donuts @ .79 ea - $2 PQ = $0.37 

4- Bakery bagels @ .65 ea - $2 PQ = $0.60

1- 4pk Bakery Hoagie rolls $2.49 - $2 PQ = $0.49

1- 4pk Bakery Hoagie rolls $2.49 - $2 PQ = $0.49

1- Bakery Wht Mountain bread $2.59 - $2 PQ = $0.59

1- Bakery Chic. hard rolls $2.29 - $2 PQ = $.29

1- Lenders bagels $1.85

4- Kool aid packets @ .20 ea = $0.80

1- Publix Cream cheese $1.49

4- Gas X @ $2.49 ea - $5 PQ & 4 $1.50 MQ = FREE + $6.04 overage

1- Tucks 40ct $3.99 - $3 MQ = $0.99

1- Carefree liners 60ct $2.35 - $1 PQ & $1 MQ = $0.35

1- Carefree liners 42ct $2.35 - $1 PQ & $.50 MQ = $.85

2- Sundown vitamins 100ct @ $3.89 es - $5/2 PQ & 2 $1 MQ = $0.78

1- Natures Bounty suppliment 100ct $6.99 - $5 PQ & $1.60 MQ = $0.39

Grand Total = $4.68 (after tax) i saved 92%