I was very disappointed to find out today that Walgreen's has discontinued their rebate catalog in favor of their Register Rewards. However, I still got some good deals. At first the cashier tried to tell me I could not combine Register Rewards with a manufacturer's coupon if I was only buying one item, but the manager came over and told her how to override it.
Transaction #1
Bayer Quick Release 4 ct - sale for $2.49, used $1 manufacturer coupon and received $2.50 in Register Rewards (RR) for next purchase.
Total OOP (out of pocket): $1.49
Transaction #2
Nivea Body Wash - sale for $4.99. Used $2.50 RR from Transaction #1 and $1 manufacturer coupon. Received $5 RR for next purchase
Total OOP: $1.49
Transaction #3
4 Pepsi 8pk - sale 4 for $10. Used $5 RR from Transaction #2 and $1 manufacturer coupon. Received $3 RR for next purchase.
Total OOP: $4.65
Transaction #4
3 Pepsi 2 ltr - on sale 3 for $4. Used $3 RR from Transaction #3.
Total OOP: $1.26
Grand total OOP was $9.22
Retail price was $28.55
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
meal planning site based on store sales
I recently found out about this site called E-Mealz, http://www.e-mealz.com/amember/go.php?r=44682&i=l0. I actually signed up for a trial basis last night. Basically, for $1.25 per week (but you have to pay in 12 week increments) you get a meal plan and shopping list for a week based upon the sales of the store of your choice. Publix was one of the choices and I usually shop Publix. And, they had a regular version, a low-fat version and a points version for those on weight watchers. I picked the Points version because we keep TRYING to get on WW! LOL
Anyway, a friend of mine used it and said she had lowered her grocery bill to about $125 or less per week for her family of 6. I figured with adding coupons in, I could get it even lower. The recipes seem good & easy too - not these ones that take hours of prep! here's my menu for this week (this is just for dinners)
Lemon-Basil Pork chops, roasted red potatoes
Baked French Toast, bacon, eggs
Tomato & Broccoli Penne Pasta, salad
Corn tortilla Soup, cauliflower, parmesan crips
Broiled Tilapia, sweet peas, fresh melons
Chicken Burritos, BBQ Chips, apple sauce
Honey Pecan Chicken, carrot puree
Now, some of this I know my family won't eat (like carrot puree, sweet peas or applesauce), but with a few substitutions, it seems pretty reasonable.
Just thought I'd share in case anyone else is interested in giving it a try. Per their rules, I cannot share their recipes but if you go to their site, they'll show you a 2-3 day sample.
Anyway, a friend of mine used it and said she had lowered her grocery bill to about $125 or less per week for her family of 6. I figured with adding coupons in, I could get it even lower. The recipes seem good & easy too - not these ones that take hours of prep! here's my menu for this week (this is just for dinners)
Lemon-Basil Pork chops, roasted red potatoes
Baked French Toast, bacon, eggs
Tomato & Broccoli Penne Pasta, salad
Corn tortilla Soup, cauliflower, parmesan crips
Broiled Tilapia, sweet peas, fresh melons
Chicken Burritos, BBQ Chips, apple sauce
Honey Pecan Chicken, carrot puree
Now, some of this I know my family won't eat (like carrot puree, sweet peas or applesauce), but with a few substitutions, it seems pretty reasonable.
Just thought I'd share in case anyone else is interested in giving it a try. Per their rules, I cannot share their recipes but if you go to their site, they'll show you a 2-3 day sample.
CVS Deals 4/23/09
ECB - Extra Care Bucks - store coupons issued by CVS for specific items
OOP- Out of Pocket, total actually paid out
MC - manufacturer coupons
Ok, so I'm really liking the www.iheartcvs.com site and the www.kingdomfirstmom.com site!
Total retail value of all: 50.89
Total spent: $24.17 plus I still have $2 in ECB's for next trip. Not the GREATEST trip, but still good
Transaction #1
3 John Frieda shampoos - on sale for $5 each, get $5 ECB's back, used 3 MC for $2 off 1 and a ECB for $0.50
Spent $9.45 OOP
Transaction #2
3 Tresemme hair spray =- on sale 3 for $10, get $5 ECB's back, used 3 MC for $1 off 1 and the $5 ECB from transaction #1
Spent $2.33 OOP
Transaction #3
2 Crest Pro Health Rinse - on sale for $2.88 each, get $4 ECT ($2 each), used 2 MC for $1 off 1
1 Breathe Right Strips - $13.99, used $3 ECB that was product specific (ONLY for these), and $1 MC (not the greatest price, but with store & mc it matched the price I'd probably pay at Walmart or Target), also used $5 ECB from Transaction #2
Spent $9.52 OOP
Transaction #4
1 Act Restore Mouthwash, on sale $3.79, get $2 ECB back, used $1 MC
2 cokes
used $4 ECB from transaction #3
Spent $1.96 OOP
Transaction #5
1 Act Restore Mouthwash, on sale $3.79, get $2 ECB back, used $1 MC and $2 ECB from Transaction #4
Spent $0.91 OOP
If I had been thinking better, I would have saved the 2 cokes for the final transaction and used my final $2 ECB and saved a bit more. Oh well, I'll use it later.
I had some other items on my list but they were out of them and then I forgot to get a raincheck!
Also, I looked at the Aveeno deal - spend $25 get $10 ECB's but I wouldn't use the facial skin care so I was only looking at the sunscreens. Seemed like a good deal - just over $4 each with coupons & ecb's, but the bottles were only 3 oz. So, ounce per ounce, there are other brands that would be less and still quality brands. For example, Banana Boat was on sale for $6.99 and it was an 8 oz bottle. I'm sure Walmart or Target would be even cheaper.
OOP- Out of Pocket, total actually paid out
MC - manufacturer coupons
Ok, so I'm really liking the www.iheartcvs.com site and the www.kingdomfirstmom.com site!
Total retail value of all: 50.89
Total spent: $24.17 plus I still have $2 in ECB's for next trip. Not the GREATEST trip, but still good
Transaction #1
3 John Frieda shampoos - on sale for $5 each, get $5 ECB's back, used 3 MC for $2 off 1 and a ECB for $0.50
Spent $9.45 OOP
Transaction #2
3 Tresemme hair spray =- on sale 3 for $10, get $5 ECB's back, used 3 MC for $1 off 1 and the $5 ECB from transaction #1
Spent $2.33 OOP
Transaction #3
2 Crest Pro Health Rinse - on sale for $2.88 each, get $4 ECT ($2 each), used 2 MC for $1 off 1
1 Breathe Right Strips - $13.99, used $3 ECB that was product specific (ONLY for these), and $1 MC (not the greatest price, but with store & mc it matched the price I'd probably pay at Walmart or Target), also used $5 ECB from Transaction #2
Spent $9.52 OOP
Transaction #4
1 Act Restore Mouthwash, on sale $3.79, get $2 ECB back, used $1 MC
2 cokes
used $4 ECB from transaction #3
Spent $1.96 OOP
Transaction #5
1 Act Restore Mouthwash, on sale $3.79, get $2 ECB back, used $1 MC and $2 ECB from Transaction #4
Spent $0.91 OOP
If I had been thinking better, I would have saved the 2 cokes for the final transaction and used my final $2 ECB and saved a bit more. Oh well, I'll use it later.
I had some other items on my list but they were out of them and then I forgot to get a raincheck!
Also, I looked at the Aveeno deal - spend $25 get $10 ECB's but I wouldn't use the facial skin care so I was only looking at the sunscreens. Seemed like a good deal - just over $4 each with coupons & ecb's, but the bottles were only 3 oz. So, ounce per ounce, there are other brands that would be less and still quality brands. For example, Banana Boat was on sale for $6.99 and it was an 8 oz bottle. I'm sure Walmart or Target would be even cheaper.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Today's savings - 3/21/2009
Well, today was a very good day for shopping! I went to my favorite local store to get some lunch supplies and purchase some good deals. I spent $58.87 but I SAVED $73.81 and still have $2.49 coming back to me on a rebate! YIPPEE!
Here’s what I purchased and how I did it:
2 Lender’s Bagels – BOGO (Buy one, get one free) - $1.99
4 No Yolks Noodles – sale for $1.59, less manufacturer coupons: 1-$1.00, 3-$0.50 for a total of $3.86 ($0.96 per bag)
2 Light & Fluffy Egg Noodles – sale for $1.50 less manufacturer coupons: 2-$0.50 for a total of $2.00 ($1.00 per bag)
8 Knorr Pasta sides – BOGO for $1.59, less manufacturer coupons: 4-$0.75 off 2 for a total of $3.36 (0.42 per package)
1 Strawberries – on sale for $1.67, less store coupon for $1 - $0.67
1 Store brand cream cheese – $2.29 – no sale but cheaper than name brand even with coupons
8 Smart Balance Buttery Spread – BOGO for $3.09, less manufacturer coupons: 4-$1.00 off 2 for a total of $8.36 ($1.045 each)
4 Smart Balance ½ gallon milk – FREE!!! Used for manufacturer coupons that gave the milk free when you purchase Smart Balance Buttery Spread.
1 Over the Moon ½ gallon chocolate milk - $3.49, less manufacturer coupon of $1.00. Also have a rebate for the remaining $2.49, so this was also FREE
6 South Beach Living Granola Bars/100 Cal bars – on sale for $3.00 each, less manufacturer coupons: 6-$1.50 off ($1.50 each)
1 Mini seedless watermelon – on sale for $2.99 less $1 store coupon
1 French’s Worcestershire sauce – on sale for $1.50, less manufacturer coupon: $0.50 - $1 total
2 Sweet Onions – no sale but $1 store coupon - $0.69 total
1 Folger’s Decaf singles - $4.49 – no coupon or sale but hubby was desperate! J
1 Canteloupe – sale for $1.50
4 Campbells soup – sale for 4 for $5, less manufacturer coupon: 2-$0.40/2 – total of $4.20 ($1.05 per can)
1 lb lunch meat - $6.05
1 package fresh green beans
Total before sales & coupons: $132.18
After: $58.87
56% savings
Not bad for an area with no double coupons!
Here’s what I purchased and how I did it:
2 Lender’s Bagels – BOGO (Buy one, get one free) - $1.99
4 No Yolks Noodles – sale for $1.59, less manufacturer coupons: 1-$1.00, 3-$0.50 for a total of $3.86 ($0.96 per bag)
2 Light & Fluffy Egg Noodles – sale for $1.50 less manufacturer coupons: 2-$0.50 for a total of $2.00 ($1.00 per bag)
8 Knorr Pasta sides – BOGO for $1.59, less manufacturer coupons: 4-$0.75 off 2 for a total of $3.36 (0.42 per package)
1 Strawberries – on sale for $1.67, less store coupon for $1 - $0.67
1 Store brand cream cheese – $2.29 – no sale but cheaper than name brand even with coupons
8 Smart Balance Buttery Spread – BOGO for $3.09, less manufacturer coupons: 4-$1.00 off 2 for a total of $8.36 ($1.045 each)
4 Smart Balance ½ gallon milk – FREE!!! Used for manufacturer coupons that gave the milk free when you purchase Smart Balance Buttery Spread.
1 Over the Moon ½ gallon chocolate milk - $3.49, less manufacturer coupon of $1.00. Also have a rebate for the remaining $2.49, so this was also FREE
6 South Beach Living Granola Bars/100 Cal bars – on sale for $3.00 each, less manufacturer coupons: 6-$1.50 off ($1.50 each)
1 Mini seedless watermelon – on sale for $2.99 less $1 store coupon
1 French’s Worcestershire sauce – on sale for $1.50, less manufacturer coupon: $0.50 - $1 total
2 Sweet Onions – no sale but $1 store coupon - $0.69 total
1 Folger’s Decaf singles - $4.49 – no coupon or sale but hubby was desperate! J
1 Canteloupe – sale for $1.50
4 Campbells soup – sale for 4 for $5, less manufacturer coupon: 2-$0.40/2 – total of $4.20 ($1.05 per can)
1 lb lunch meat - $6.05
1 package fresh green beans
Total before sales & coupons: $132.18
After: $58.87
56% savings
Not bad for an area with no double coupons!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Saving on Phone bills
When was the last time you checked with your phone company to be sure you were getting the best deals? We have our service combined with cell phone and internet service for one of the bundling discounts. However, it just seemed like we were paying so much! I called to find out what they could do to help reduce the costs. With their new "packages" I was able to lower my phone bill by $8 a month and get faster internet service and completely free long distance. They won't contact you to let you know about new plans though. You have to call them every few months and see what they are offering.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Free to join, Free to advertise, and GET PAID!!
Have you heard about Zenzuu? Zenzuu is an amazing new site that is a social networking site similar to MySpace or Facebook. BUT, instead of the site owners keeping all the advertising revenues for themselves, they are going to pay 80% of it to their ACTIVE members! What does Active mean? It's simple...just sign up and then login to your account at least 30 times per calendar month. That's it. Want to make more? GREAT! Tell others about it and once you have at least 2 active people you've referred to the site, they'll pay you for their activity also - down to 9 levels deep (with a potential for a bonus match on the 10th level! It's a phenomenal compensation structure and I'm very excited about the potential for this company.
And, it's 100% FREE to join - will never cost you anything. Have a home based business? Terrific! As a member you can advertise it for free on the local, national or global directory. Take advantage of their VIP Travel Club for free as well! Tons of benefits with nothing to lose. It only takes a few minutes to set up, and a minute per login.
Go to www.zenzuu.com/renitaperrone and click on "sign up under me" and get started today!
And, it's 100% FREE to join - will never cost you anything. Have a home based business? Terrific! As a member you can advertise it for free on the local, national or global directory. Take advantage of their VIP Travel Club for free as well! Tons of benefits with nothing to lose. It only takes a few minutes to set up, and a minute per login.
Go to www.zenzuu.com/renitaperrone and click on "sign up under me" and get started today!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Energy Saving Tips
What energy saving tips can you share with our group?
What ever you have please share even if it seems obvious, sometimes we need to be reminded of the basics.
What ever you have please share even if it seems obvious, sometimes we need to be reminded of the basics.
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