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Sunday, February 20, 2011

2/19/11 - CVS

I was tired of shopping yesterday so I didn't stop at CVS.  I needed to get some more pop for the refrigerator at work.  We had plenty of diet, but only a few cans of regular Sprite left, no Coke.  It seems that most people at work like Coke better.  CVS had Buy 3 12 packs for $10 get $3 ECB.  I got 2 Coke's and 1 Cherry Coke.

ItemRegular PriceSale Price
Coke 12 pack5.493.34
Coke 12 pack5.493.33
Cherry Coke 12 pack5.493.33
Tax0.990.60
Total17.4610.60
Savings =39.29%
Sale Savings6.86


Plus I got $3 in ECB back for a future purchase and 30 more points that I can enter at http://www.mycokerewards.com/.

2/18/11 - Shopping at the Mall

I decided that I wanted to go to the mall today.  I took Chris with me because he needed a new pair of tennis shoes.  Have I ever mentioned on my blog that he hates to shop?  Well, he does, he only goes when I make him take me or he needs something.

Bath & Body Works



ItemRegular PriceSale Price
Twilight Woods Hand Sanitizer (Travel Size)1.501.50
Twilight Woods Lotion (Travel Size)5.005.00
Coupon-5.00
Tax0.09
Total6.501.59
Savings =75.54%
Coupon5.00

JC Penney

I did 2 transactions here.  I had a $10 off $50 Presidents day coupon and a $10 off $10 or more coupon that I had gotten in the mail.  I couldn't use both of them on the same transaction so I did 2 separate transactions.

ItemRegular PriceSale Price
Men's Polo Shirt30.0014.99
Men's Polo Shirt30.0014.99
Women's Crew Neck Shirt16.008.99
Keurig My K-Cup24.9917.99
President's Day Coupon-10.00
Tax6.061.93
Total107.0548.89
Savings =54.33%
Coupon10.00
Sale Savings48.16
Total Coupon and Sale Savings58.16


ItemRegular PriceSale Price
Women's Fleece Pants30.0011.99
Coupon - $10 off $10 or more-10.00
Tax1.800.12
Total31.802.11
Savings =93.36%
Coupon10.00
Sale Savings19.69
Total Coupon and Sale Savings29.69


I also took the survey that was advertised at the end of my receipt and got a 15% off your next purchase coupon.

Finish Line

Chris needed a new pair of tennis shoes.  I think the he got the pair he has been wearing about 3 years ago.  They were starting to fall apart.  He found a pair that he liked but they didn't have his size in stock.  The sales associate was very helpful and looked them up for us and ordered them.  They are to be shipped to our house in 5-7 business days.  The shoes were $50 and shipping was $4.99.  I had a $20 reward coupon that I received because of my purchases that I made for Christmas so we got a pretty good deal on the shoes.  (This was the main reason he went shopping with me today)

ItemRegular PriceSale Price
Nike Air Monarch IV50.0050.00
Shipping4.99
Coupon - $10 off $10 or more-20.00
Tax3.001.80
Total53.0036.79
Savings =30.58%
Coupon20.00

Panera Bread

Chris and I decided to treat ourselves to a drink at Panera Bread.  When we ordered I found out that I had 2 free Pastries or Sweets available on the MyPanera Card.  Chris got a Hot Chai Tea Latte and I got a Frozen Carmel.  We also got a Fudge Brownie and a Cinnamon Roll to go with our drinks.

Rite Aid

Well, Chris wanted some Pepsi.  I have been buying Coke because it has been on sale and I have been able to get either +up Rewards of ECB with my purchase.  I went in Rite Aid to see what I could do.  Remember I only need $6.55 to get my Winter Rewards $20 +up Reward.  Of course I didn't believe I would get it because of what happened last month with the Resolution Rewards (which I really did end up getting, I just had to call Customer Service).

ItemRegular PriceSale Price
Pepsi 12 oz 12 pack4.894.29
Pepsi 12 oz 12 pack4.894.29
+up Rewards-8.00
Tax0.590.52
Total10.371.10
Savings =89.39%
+up Rewards8.00
Sale Savings1.27
Total Coupon and Sale Savings9.27


And believe it or not I got my $20 +up Reward at the end of my receipt.  It said "You have purchased $102.02 of the $100 toward your $20 Reward"  YEAH!!! I actually got it this time!!!

2/17/11 - Happy Birthday to Me, Happy Birthday to Me

Today is my Birthday in case you couldn't figure that out.  I took the night off so no work.  No shopping either.  We did go to Red Lobster for dinner.  Kristen went with us.  I had a $5 off 2 entree coupon, and I had $9.24 left on the gift card Matthew gave us for Christmas, and I had the $10 Darden Restaurants gift card that I got from one of my survey sites that I'm a member.  Even with all that it still cost $74.04 with tip.  That was for 3 of us, Chris, Kristen, and Me.  I also got a Birthday Cake at Cold Stone Creamery.  It was more expensive than I thought it was going to be, even with a $3 off coupon I still paid $25.43.  Wow, Birthdays are expensive!!!!  Well, it wouldn't have been if we had just gone to McDonald's and then gotten a cake at the Kroger Bakery, or even less than that if I had cooked dinner and baked a cake myself.

2/16/11 - No shopping again

I didn't get any shopping in today.  I slept all day and then had to go in to work my regular shift for 12 hours.  It seems like all I ever do is sleep, work, and shop.  Not really, I also play Frontierville on Facebook when I'm not sleeping, working, or shopping. (HaHa)

2/15/11 - Freebie in the mail and ebates Check

I worked 18 hours again today, now I have 24 hours (of my 48) in 3 days.  Obviously no shopping today.  I did get a free sample of Stride Spark in the mail today and I also got my rebate check from ebates for my Sept - Dec 2010 shopping that I did through the ebates website.  There's a link at the bottom of my blog for ebates if anyone wants to sign up.  I will get credit for anyone I refer.









2/14/11 - Rite Aid and CVS

Goodness, ever since I learned how to use +up rewards and Extra Care Bucks it seems like I spend half of my time in Rite Aid and CVS.  Chris had a dentist appointment today and I decided to tag along (I knew there was a Rite Aid and a CVS really close to his dentist office and I hadn't been to those particular stores yet)  I was glad I went.  These 2 stores are only about 5 miles from the ones I go to regularly, but they were both much better stocked than my regular stores.  I got some really good deals!!



ItemRegular PriceSale Price
Mennen Speed Stick3.492.00
Manufacturer Coupon -0.50
Mennen Speed Stick3.492.00
Healthy Choice Chicken Noodle Soup3.291.50
Healthy Choice Chicken Noodle Soup3.291.50
Manufacturer Coupon ($1 off 2)-1.00
Healthy Choice Chicken Noodle Soup3.291.50
Healthy Choice Chicken Noodle Soup3.291.50
Manufacturer Coupon ($1 off 2)-1.00
Healthy Choice Chicken Rice Soup3.291.50
Healthy Choice Chicken Rice Soup3.291.50
Manufacturer Coupon ($1 off 2)-1.00
Airheads 6 count1.391.39
Manufacturer Coupon -0.50
Airheads 6 count1.391.39
Manufacturer Coupon -0.50
Cheetos Crunchy2.992.50
Cheetos Jumbo Puffs2.992.50
Milky Way0.880.88
Milky Way0.880.88
Milky Way0.880.88
Manufacturer Coupon (Buy 2 Get 1 Free)-0.88
3 Musketeers0.880.88
3 Musketeers0.880.88
3 Musketeers0.880.88
Manufacturer Coupon (Buy 2 Get 1 Free)-0.88
GE 60W LongLife Light Bulbs3.992.99
GE 60W LongLife Light Bulbs3.992.99
GE 60W LongLife Light Bulbs3.992.99
GE 60W LongLife Light Bulbs3.992.99
Snickers Marathon Honey Almond Bar1.491.49
Snickers Marathon Honey Almond Bar1.490.74
Snickers Marathon Honey Almond Bar1.491.49
Snickers Marathon Honey Almond Bar1.490.74
Video Values Coupon ($1 off 4)-1.00
Snickers Marathon Chocolate Chip1.491.49
Snickers Marathon Chocolate Chip1.490.74
Snickers Marathon Chocolate Chip1.491.49
Snickers Marathon Chocolate Chip1.490.74
Video Values Coupon ($1 off 4)-1.00
+up Rewards-25.00
Tax0.74
Total68.6414.42
Savings =78.99%
Manufacturer Coupon6.26
Video Values Coupon2.00
+up Rewards25.00
Sale Savings20.96
Total Coupon and Sale Savings54.22

For my Winter Rewards total I reached $93.45 with this trip.  Will I EVER get to $100 and get my $20 +up Reward?  Maybe next time.  I also got $14 in +up Rewards that printed out on the bottom of my receipt so you could say that my trip really was only $0.42 since I get to go back sometime and get $14 in product free.

Here's what I got in +up Rewards on this trip
$2.00 GE Light Bulbs
$2.00 GE Light Bulbs
$2.00 GE Light Bulbs
$2.00 GE Light Bulbs
$2.00 Mennen Speed Stick when you buy 2/$4
$1.00 Cheetos when you buy 2/$5
$1.00 Healthy Choice Soups when you buy 2/$3
$1.00 Healthy Choice Soups when you buy 2/$3
$1.00 Healthy Choice Soups when you buy 2/$2

After going to Rite Aid I stopped by the dentist office to see how Chris was doing.  The receptionist said he was still going to be a while before he was ready to go home so I went ahead and went to CVS to see what they had.  I did pretty good there too.


ItemRegular PriceSale Price
Aussie Shampoo3.992.99
Manufacturer Coupon -1.00
Aussie Conditioner3.992.98
Manufacturer Coupon -1.00
Gain Dish Soap 1.390.88
Manufacturer Coupon -0.25
Gain Dish Soap 1.390.88
Manufacturer Coupon -0.25
Head & Shoulders5.894.99
Manufacturer Coupon -1.00
Head & Shoulders5.894.99
Manufacutrer Coupon -1.00
Orbit Tropical Refresh Gum 14 count1.291.29
Orbit Tropical Refresh Gum 14 count1.291.29
Manufacturer Coupon (B1G1F) -1.29
Orbit Tropical Refresh Gum 14 count1.291.29
Orbit Tropical Refresh Gum 14 count1.291.29
Manufacturer Coupon (B1G1F) -1.29
Colgate Total Advanced 5.8 oz4.493.79
Manufacturer Coupon -0.50
Colgate Total Advanced 5.8 oz4.493.79
Manufacturer Coupon -0.50
ECB -11.00
Tax 1.58
Total36.6812.95
Savings =64.69%
Manufacturer Coupon8.08
ECB11.00
Sale Savings4.65
Total Coupon and Sale Savings23.73


I got $12.58 back in ECB at the bottom of my receipt so I guess you could say this was only $0.37.

Here's my ECB that I got
$2.00 Buy 2 Aussie Get $2 ECB
$3.00 Spend $10 on Head & Shoulders get $3 ECB
$7.58 Buy select Colgate toothpaste get $3.79 back (I bought 2)