Tuesday's Goodies

This week was top heavy with the coupons, but a little bit lighter on the deals.  I still managede to scrounge up some goodies.  The boys and I made three stops today: Dominick's, Target and Jewel.  Here is what I picked up for a grand total of $59.82.

I managed to pick up enough that it wouldn't all fit in the picture.

First stop, Dominick's.  J4U stands for Just 4 You and is Dominick's loadable coupon program that lets you add both Store and Manufacturer q's.  You just go on-line and add them straight to your frequent buyer card and it takes it right off at the register.  I had to do two transactions to utilize all my coupons.

Transaction 1, total $7.92:

• 1 Uncle Ben's Ready-To-Eat Rice $1.50.  FREE after mailer q.
• 2 boxes Kleenex tissue $3.00.  Used J4U coupon for 1.02/2 and manufacturer q for .50/2 = $1.48
• 1 20lb. box Arm & Hammer Cat litter $6.99.  Used 2 J4U coupons. One was a store q for $2/1 and the other was a manufacturer q for $2/1 = $2.99
• 1 dz. large eggs $1.89.  FREE after J4U coupon. 
• 1 8lb bag navel Oranges $3.99.  Used J4U $1/1 q = $2.99

Transaction 2, total $14.06:

• 2 boxes Kleenex tissue $3.00.  Used Doms store q for 1.02/2 and manufacturer q for .50/2 = $1.48
• 3 12ct packages string cheese = $6.00
• 1 1lb block Monterey Jack cheese = $3.00
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, 1 Zucchini and some fresh Broccoli. Used Dom's store q $1/$5 of fresh produce.

Next stop, Target.  I also had to do two transactions here as well to make the most of my q's.

Transaction 1, total $13.80:

•   2 Aveeno Naturals Sun Care lotions $17.98.  Used 2 Target q's $1/1 and a manufacturer q for $3/2 = $13.80.  

Got back $10 in gift cards for purchasing two Aveeno products (an in store promotion).

Transaction 2, total $10.66 OOP (used $10 in gift cards from the 1st transaction):

• Eyebrow brush $2.99.  Used mobile Target q $2/1 = $0.99
• 1 Tres Semme Hairspray $3.34.  Used Target q $1/1 = $2.34 (Yes T, I bought more)
• 1 Tres Semme Hairspray (smaller size for the car...yes, I keep one in the car) $2.49.  Used Target Q $1/1 = $1.49
• 2 8-packs Viva Paper Towels $19.98.  Used 2 Target q's $1/1 and 2 manufacturer q's $2/1 = $13.98

Last stop Jewel, total $13.38:

• Pepperoni $2.63
• 7lbs chicken drumsticks $6.80
• 4 bags sun Chips $10.  Used 2 store q's $1/2 and 2 manufacturer q's $2/2 = $4.00
• 4 2-liters Sierra Mist Natural $5.00.  Used 4 manufacturer q's for free Sierra Mist with Sun Chips purchase = FREE
• 1 can Black Olives $1.39

I also used a $2/$25 printable for Jewel.  

My total savings for the day was $59.46, putting me right at the 50% savings mark.  I am pretty happy with that considering I bought some items without coupons (GASP) and some high priced items.