Spring Cleaning Stock-Up

I am pretty sure that Meijer is my favorite place to shop lately.  They have been rocking some awesome sale prices and I really like their meat selection and quality for the price.  I dragged the hubs back to Meijer with me last Friday to do some cleaning supplies stock-up...here is what we picked up...and of course I had to do multiple transactions (three again).

Transaction #1:

• 5 bottles Clorox bleach $9.90.  Used mPerks q $2/4 and 4 printables .25/1 = $$6.90
• 2 bottles Tide detergent $11.98.  Used 2 $1/1 q's = $9.98

I also used $10 worth of Cats I had from Monday's trip (you can read about that here) plus a store q for $1.50/$15 order.  My total was $6.83 and I got back a $3.00 OYNO Cat for the Tide and a $2.50 OYNO Cat for the bleach.

Transaction #2:

• 4 containers Clorox Wipes $10.67.  Used 2 printables $1/2 = $8.67
• 2 bottles Tide detergent $11.98.  Used 2 $1/1 q's = $9.98 

I also used a store q for a $1/$7 laundry detergent purchase that they lady in front of me was nice enough to leave behind.  My total was $19.38 and I got back a $3.00 OYNO Cat for the Tide and a $2.50 OYNO Cat for the Clorox wipes.

Transaction #3:

• 1 head lettuce $0.99
• 2 packages chicken tenders $6.80.  Used mPerks q $2 off meat when you buy charcoal and $2 off printable = $2.80
• 1 package pork steaks $4.62.  
• 1 bag charcoal $8.48.  
• 2 loaves Beefsteak Rye B1G1 $3.49.  Used Meijer q $1/$2 bread = $2.49
• 1 lb Strawberries $1.00
• 2 lbs Krakus Polish Deli Ham $8.10

I also used $11.00 in Cats from the two previous transactions and a Miejer q for $1/$7 off fresh meat for an end total of $17.07.

My total for all three transactions was $42.83.  I saved a total of $43.99 in Cats, q's and in store promotions...I was a very happy camper and I was able to take home some more cheap Tide to add to my stockpile:)

Frozen Potato Stock-Up

So last Monday I dragged the hubs shopping with me to the Meijer and Target....here is what I picked up.  Nothing too exciting or stellar except for my super cheap frozen potatoes:)

Our first stop was Meijer and of course I had to do multiple transactions...three actually:

Transaction #1:

• 2.5 lbs bananas $1.43
• 4 boxes Kraft Milk Bites Granola Bars $11.96.  Used 1 printable $1.50/2 and 2 .75/1 q's = $8.96
• 1 International Delight Iced Coffee $3.49.  Used mPerks q $1/1 and a $1/1 printable = $1.49
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus $1.09
• 1 package Kraft String Cheese $3.49.  Used Meijer Cat I got on a previous transcation $1/1 = $2.49
• 1 cucumber $1.00

I spent a total of $16.84 and got back a $4.00 OYNO Cat for the Milk Bites and string cheese.

Transaction #2

• 4 Philadelphia Cream Cheese Indulgences $7.96./  Used 2 printables $1/1 and another printable $1.50/2 = $4.46
• 1 International Delight Iced Coffee $3.49.  Used mPerks q $1/1 and a $1/1 printable = $1.49 
• 1 package Kraft String Cheese $3.49.  Used Meijer Cat I got on a previous transaction $1/1 = $2.49 
• 3 packages Ore-Ida frozen potatoes B2G1 $5.00
• 2 bags Meijer Pretzels $2.00
• 3 Hillshire Farm Chicken Sausage $7.50.  Used 3 .55/1 q's = $5.85

I spent a total of $21.79 and got back another $4.00 OYNO Cat for the string cheese and cream cheese and a $1.00 OYNO Cat for the Ore-Ida potatoes.  

Transaction #3:

• 3 packages Ore-Ida frozen potatoes B2G1 $5.00 

I spent $5.09 with tax and got back another $1.00 OYNO Cat.  

My total for all three transactions was $43.72 and I got back a total of $10.00 in Cats for an end cost of $33.72 (I saved the $10 for me next trip to the Meijer...stay tuned, I got that post swirling in my noggin).  I saved a total of  $19.15 in q's, store promos and mPerks.

Next stop, Target.  Here is what we picked up:

• 4-3 pack packages of Dentyne Ice $8.00.  Used 4 Target printables $1/1 and 4 $1/1 q's = FREE
• 1 bottle Purell $2.99.  Used mobile Target q $1/1 and a manufacturer q $1/1 = $0.99
• 1 Aveeno Face Wash $6.49.  Used $1/1 = $5.49
• 1-2 pack Target Up & Up Contact Solution $4.94.  Used Target printable $1/$3 Up & Up purchase = $3.94
• 1 package Pampers Newborn Diapers $9.49.  Used Target mailer q $1/1 and a manufacturer q $2/1 from a Proctor and Gamble mailer = $6.49

I also another $0.05 for using a reusable bag for an end total of $18.85.

Overall, a pretty good day of shopping  Gum is one of those things I really don't like to pay for some I am always happy when I can stock up for free:)

Why Do I Torture Myself?

I was able to venture out sans kiddos the other day, it is amazing how quickly I can hit three stores and make it home in two hours when I am alone....I forgot what that was like!

Here is what I picked up:

First stop, Meijer:

• 1-2 pack Gerber pacifiers $3.99.  Used q $1/1 =$2.99
• 2.5 lbs bananas $1.41
• 10-2 packs Gerber Baby Food $9.60.  Used 2 $1/4 and 1 .75/2 q's I got from the Catalina machine when I bought the Beech-Nut food a couple of weeks ago = $6.85.  Got back $1 OYNO Cat for an cost of $5.85 or .59 each.
• 1 lb. Land O Lakes American Deli Cheese $5.24.  USed $1/1 printable = $4.24
• 2 Family Packs Chicken Breasts $17.52
• 1 Head Iceberg Lettuce $0.69
• 2 Gallons Milk $5.00
• 1 Package Kaiser Rolls $2.50

My total was $41.25....onto the next stop

Dominicks:

• 4-12 packs Coca Cola B2G2 $12.58.  Used 2 free 12 pack q's I got from redeeming my coke rewards points = $2.60.  (Dom's cranks up the price of the 12 packs to $6.29 a piece and the q's have a max value of $4.99 each)
• 1 bag Snack Artist Cheese Puffs = FREE with the purchase of the 4-12 packs (in store promo)
• 5 boxes Kellogg's Eggos $10.00 with Dom's Deal Match.  Used $1/3 printable q = $9.00.  Got back a q for a free gallon of milk plus (after much debate at the service desk ) a in-store q for $5 of your next "New" frozen foods purchase.

Grand total was $12.71 with a total savings of 13.48.  I really, really despise going to the Dominick's any more.  Their prices are high, the stock is turned over slowly and it is ALWAYS hit or miss as to whether your Cat will actually print or not (for me it is more often NOT).  I swear they change the rules there daily and it is frustrating as all heck.  

Of course, my $5.00 Cat didn't print out as I thought it should or would for purchasing the Eggos (after all the ad does say get the coupon after purchasing $10 worth selected varieties of of frozen food items...but would they actually have the selected varieties marked or listed??  Nope.  So you have to guess and the best guess is to buy varieties that have been on the shelves for awhile...which I thought I had).  Do you see all the assumptions you have to make just to save money at Dom's?  And we all know what they say about assuming!!  And of course, guess who was the ass?

There seems to be no rhyme or reason as to why or why not as others did the deal the same way with Eggos and it worked...except for the one factor of whether or not the chocolate chip or blueberry varieties were exclude and of course even though the promo says "selected varieties" in small print, do you think they would have a list or indicator of what varieties are part of the deal?!?!?!  No.  Why?  Because they are Dominick's.  

When I went to the service desk with my receipt and frustrations, they tried to tell me it was because I really only spent $9.00 because I used a coupon...which is a load of poo as others did the deal the same way and behold, the coupon printed for them.  And last I checked, Dom's factors the deal on the pre-coupon total unless otherwise stated...but that could change in the next 30 seconds.  The manager finally got tired of this preggers polite rant about Eggos and gave me the $5.00 coupon that of course expired in only 4 days.  And while he was nice enough, if the coupon had actually printed like we all think it should have, the expiration date would have been a bit further out.  And Dom's wonders why no one is shopping there anymore?!?!?!  Thanks a million...next time I will go to the Target and do the deal sans the free milk just to avoid your load of crap and frustration...ahhhh, I am done with my Dom's rant...until the next post where it continues just a smidge more.

Last stop was Walgreens:

• 2 Johnson & Johnson Baby Wash $6.00.  Used 2 .75/1 printables = $4.50.  Got back $2.00 in RR for an end cost of $2.50.
• 2-12 packs Arizona Tea Arnold Palmer's $9.98.  Used Wags in-ad q = $6.67.

Total was $12.12 with tax.  My total for the day was $66.08 and I saved a total of $24.04 and I got back a total of $8.00 in Cats plus a free gallon of milk.  If I hadn't had a giant headache from the Dom's, it would have been a totally successful day:)

A Leap Day Pit-Stop

Life has been pretty crazy lately.  Lots of good things happening at our house and the burst of nice weather is giving us a bit of the Spring Fever.  I am a few posts behind, so I will make them short and sweet.  I feel like it is getting harder and harder to snatch up good deals...either the stock is gone, there just isn't enough hours in my day, they are getting harder to come by or a culmination of all three factors.

Here is what I picked up at the Meijer on 2.29.12...I had to do three transactions to maximize my savings.

Transactions #1 and #2 (I did the deal twice because I have two different mPerks accounts):

• 2-2 packs Brawny Paper Towels $8.98.  Used mPerks q for B1G1 in honor of Leap day = $4.85 w/ tax.

The paper towels also double dipped with a Meijer Custom Coupon for $2 OYNO bringing the cost down to $2.85 for the two pack.  I paid a total of $5.70 for the 8 jumbo rolls.

Transaction #3:

• 1 Kraft Fresh Take $2.00.  Used $1/1 printable q and an mPerks q .50/1 = $0.50
• 1 Meijer Pepperoni $0.98
• 1 Danimals Crunchers $2.89.  Used .75/1 printable q and an mPerks q $1/1 = $1.14
• 2 Prego Tomato Sauce $5.00.  Used q $1/2 and an mPerks q $1/2 = $3.00
• 1 bagged Dole Salad $1.00
• 1-3 lb bag Red Potatoes $1.00
• 3 lbs ground beef $7.52

I used also used the 2 $2.00 q's I got from the paper towel deals for a grand total of $12.13.  I saved $8.25 in coupons.  My total for all three transactions was $17.83. 

Cereal, Cereal and More Cereal

I think I am almost fully stocked up on cereal.  I have about 24 boxes in my stockpile right now...almost enough for a three month supply in our house....I like to keep between 2 and 3 dozen when I can.  Not only do my kiddos love cereal, but it is a must for me in the mornings as I am always running late to get the kiddos to school and this is a quick, easy breakfast that usually no one complains about....usually:)

Here is what I picked up on Friday at the Jewel:

• 8 lbs Naval Oranges $3.98
• 5 lbs Idaho Potatoes $1.29 with in-ad coupon
• 1 Gallon Skim Milk $3.50.  Used Cat for free milk that I got the week before = $1 MONEYMAKER...the coupon scanned at the max value of $4.50 and the cashier gave me the overage
• 2.25 lbs Red Grapes $2.92
• 1-24ct Eggo Waffles $4.29.  Used a Jewel q I received in the mail for $3/$3 of frozen food items = $1.29
• 2 bags Jay's Chips $5.00

My OOP was only $11.78..not too bad for fresh fruit, milk and some other randoms.

On Saturday, the hubs and I hit up the Meijer for their one day sale to pick up some cheap cereal and other misc items.  Here is what we took home:

• 10 boxes Kellogg's cereal $19.90 after Meijer instant savings of $5.00 for buying 10 Kellogg's items. Used 2 printables for $5/5 = $9.90.  
• 2.25 lbs Bananas $1.28
• 1 bunch parsley $0.89
• 1 head lettuce $0.99
• 2 limes $0.34
• 2 large avocados $3.78
• 1 bag salad $1.99
• 1 container cherry tomatoes $2.99.  Used printable for .55/1 = $2.44
• 1 jar Pepperoncini peppers $2.29
• 2 lbs Krakus Deli Ham $7.22
• 1 package flour tortillas $0.99
• 1 jar Meijer salsa $0.99
• 2 International Delight Creamers $5.58.  Used 2 printables $1/1 and an mPerks q $1/2 = $2.58

In case you were wondering....tonight is taco night at our house and I needed some odds and ends along with my deals to make a yummy dinner.  My total OOP was $36.52 and I saved a total of $18.55 in q's and promos.  My kiddos were stoked when we got home and they saw that I had picked up some Cocoa Krispies...all is well in the world:)

Finally...Coca-Cola

I am still trying to rebuild my stockpile and bring my grocery bills back down...my trips have been half and half right now.  Trying to keep the family fed and rebuild my stockpile has my grocery bills higher than I would like them to be...but I know it's not forever and it just makes me more determined to stock up on deals when I see them...even if I am so exhausted I cannot fathom getting off the couch.  Not only can my boys run me ragged...we have a third little one on the way and being preggers and chasing around two energizer bunnies is enough to make you want to take one long, giant nap.

Here is what I picked up at the Meijer today for a total OOP of $51.88.  I did get a $4 CAT back bringing my cost down to 47.88.

• 2 24-packs Coke $10.00.  (This is the lowest I have seen Coke in a long time...and I am craving Coke right now.  I am a happy camper)
• 4 lbs Navel Seedless oranges $2.00
• 4 Colgate Kids' Toothbrushes $7.16. Used 4 manufacturer q's .40/1 = $5.56.  I got back a $4 OYNO Cat for a total cost of $1.56 for all four...that's only about $0.40 per toothbrush)
• 1 bunch Cilantro $0.89
• 1.75 lbs bananas $0.99
• 3 lbs apples $3.49
• 2 lbs Krakus deli ham $7.18
• 1 lb Land O Lakes deli American Cheese $5.04.  Used manufacturer q $1/1 = $4.04
• 4 cans Ortega Black Beans $2.64.  Used 2 manufacturer q's .50/2 and a Meijer Mealbox q $1/4 = $0.64
• 1 lime $0.13
• 4 packages Kraft Shredded Cheese $6.67.  Used 2 manufacturer q's .55/2 = $5.57
• 4 boxes Lipton Noodle Soup $4.00.  Used 4 manufacturer q's .40/1 and a Meijer Mealbox q $1/4 = $1.40
• 3 lbs. Yellow Onions $1.99
• 1 2-pack 9 Volt batteries $6.29.  Used manufacturer q .75/1 = $5.54.  (not a good deal...but the smoke detector is beeping and I am completely out of 9 Volts)

Not a bad trip overall.  The Krakus was only $3.49 per pound.  A really good price and my favorite deli meat.  Deli meat freezes really well, so I break it down into smaller portions, put it in freezer bags and add it to my stockpile.  I don't like to pay for toothbrushes, but kids toothbrushes are harder to get for free than adult one...so $0.40 per toothbrush is a pretty good price.  I still gotta take a look at the Jewel deals for the week and see if there is anything good to pick up over there.  Off to make some dinner for my little guys...later:)

Another Bullseye Pit Stop

I am having to put in some major couponing time to restock my stockpile....that means 3-4 trips a week until I have replenished my second pantry.  Meijer had some pretty decent deals coupled with a few $5/$5 purchase q's on my mPerks accounts (I have two...double the Q's).

Here is what I picked up last Wednesday for a grand total of $27.81 OOP.

Transaction #1:

• 15 jars Beech-Nut Baby Food $6.90.  Used 4 $1/1 printables = $2.90
• 2 Degree Deodorant $5.28.  Used mPerks q $2/2 = $3.28 (not a stellar price by any means...but the hubs was almost out and this is one of those things you cannot go without...lol)
• 2 frozen bags corn $2.00
• 5 6-cup packages Mott's Applesauce $3.34 after instant savings of $5.00

I also used one of my $5/$5 mPerks q's for a grand total of $6.84.

Transaction #2:

• 2 Degree Deodorant $5.18.  Used mPerks q $2/2 = $3.18 (not a stellar price by any means...but, again, you don't want to stink)
• 3 2 liters of Coca-Cola $4.00 (I am craving Coke...and that stuff is never cheap...I have accepted I am just going to have to pay for it and deal with it)
• 5 6-cup packages Mott's Applesauce $3.34 after instant savings of $5.00
• 1 Water Bottle for the hubs for work $8.39 on clearance:)

I used my other $5/$5 mPerks q for a end total of $14.88.  

I made a quick stop at the Target again to pick up some cheap vitamins for the kiddos that I didn't snatch up the day before.

• 4 60ct. Flintstone's Vitamins $17.97.  Used 3 Target printables $2/1 and 3 manufacturer q's $2/1 = $6.09 with tax

Target was running a deal, if you buy three participating products you get back a $5.00 gift card and these vitamins qualified...after my gift card I only paid $1.09 for 180 vitamins.  Almost as good as free:)

Stay tuned for Jewel Double Coupon Extravaganza....I picked up some super cheap cereal tonight and am hoping to snatch up some more goodies for next to nothing over the next three days...have a good Monday.

I'm Back....

So it has been FOREVER since I have had time to sit down and blog my little couponing adventures.  Life has been crazy busy around here with the hustle and bustle of the holidays, arrivals of little ones and some big changes to come and plan for around our house.

The holidays are always a hard time for me to keep up on my couponing.  As much as it pains me, something always has to give around the holidays and it is usually my couponing.  November and December usually gives way to diminished stockpiles and increased grocery bills.  Trying to keep up with all of the baking, gift giving and holiday events just takes its toll and lesser things get pushed aside....that is were my deals suffer:(  But don't worry, my bestie and I did venture out on Black Friday and grabbed up some good deals and even made a little article in the local paper about all of us Black Friday crazies...lol.

Now that January is here and things have settled down slightly, I am back to work at replenishing my pantries and looking for some good deals...if I don't find a good cereal deal pronto my kiddos may have a mini-meltdown:)

Early this week, I ventured out to Meijer and Jewel for some deals to start packing the pantry again.  Meijer is on my poo-poo list lately as they keep altering my coupons to lesser values despite there being no overage....a flaw in their system that is about to make steam blow out of my ears!

Here is what I picked up this week for a total OOP of $55.29 and a total savings of $48.06...not too bad:)

First stop was Meijer, and I had to do two transactions...

Transaction #1:

• 3 bottles of Kikkoman Soy Sauce $5.00.  Used 3 $1/1 q's = $2.00
• 16 jars Beech-Nut Stage 2 Baby Food $$6.40.  Used mPerks q $2/16 and printable $2/16 = $2.40

My total for the transaction was $4.64and I saved $7 in q's.  I got back a $2.00 CAT for the Kikkoman sauce and a $3.00 CAT for the baby food making this a $0.60 MONEYMAKER before tax....FREE FOOD.  I like to use the soy sauce in different marinades...especially on flank steaks on the grill.

Transaction #2:

• 16 jars Beech-Nut Stage 2 Baby Food $$6.40.  Used mPerks q $2/16 and printable $2/16 = $2.40
• 2 lbs bananas $1.19
• 1 bunch cilantro $.89
• 1 lime $0.34
• 3 lbs apples $3.49
• 2 cans kidney beans $1.58
• 6 cans Spaghetti-O's $3.60.  Used mPerks q $1/6 and 2 .40/3 = $1.80
• 2 Kraft Cheese Slices $4.00.  Used .55/2 = $3.45
• 6 Kleenex Cold Touch Cubes $7.50.  Used 6 .50/1 = $4.50
• 3 boxes Kool-Aid Jammers $5.00.  Used mPerks q $1/3 = $4.00
• 3 Kraft Handi-Snaks $5.00.  Used $3/3 (the computer adjusted it down to $2.67) and mPerks $1/3 = $1.33
• 2 Kraft Shredded Cheese $4.00.  Used .55/2 = $3.45

The total was $25.15, I saved $18.97 in q's and I got back another $3 CAT for the Beech-Nut baby food....another $0.60 MONEYMAKER and more free baby food.

Last stop was at the Jewel.  Here is what I picked up:

• 4 Pasta Prima Ravioli B1G1 $8.58.  Used 4 $1.50/1 printables = $2.58
• 8 Old Orchard Frozen Juice Concentrates $10.  USed 4 B1G1 printables = $5.00
• 4 Jewel Ready-To-Eat Soup $7.56
• 1 Jar Jewel pickles $3.49
• 2 Ken's Dressing $3.34.  Used 2 $1/1 = $1.34
• 3 Canned Jewel French Cut Green Beans B2G1 = $1.58
• 3lbs Yellow Onions $1.00
• 6 Campbell's Tomato Soup B2G1 = $3.16
• 8 piece Jewel Fried Chicken $6.99
• 1 Jewel Donut $.69.  Used q for free donut = FREE

My end total was $25.50 after using the $8.00 worth of CATS I had just gotten back at the Meijer.  I saved a total of $22.09 in q's at the Jewel.

I just picked up some cheap Tide (one of my brand loyalties) at the Jewel for $2.99 for a 50 ounce bottle.  The sale only runs for 3 days and there is a limit of 2 per day per customer...so I will have to stop 2 days in a row, but it is worth it to me for cheap Tide:)

Meijer Deals Galore

Meijer is rockin' my coupon world lately..not only have the grocery buys been really good, but they have clearance toys on clearance!!!  Just when you thought clearance couldn't get any better...they clearanced it out....I may be in heaven.  Here is a quick run down of my my last two trips to Meijer.  I am trying to get caught up on my blogging, so I cam combining things together.

Here is my trip on 9.19.11...I did three transactions for this one and you know I made some friends at the check-out...lol.

Transaction #1:

• 1 Campfire Giant Marshmallows $1.00.  USed mPerks q $1/1 = FREE
• 2 Starbucks Espresso Ground Coffee $14.98.  Used 2 $1.50/1 = $11.98.  Got back a code for a $5.00 Starbucks gift card.  End cost = $6.98
• 1 Pillsbury Breakfast Sandwich $2.00.  Used mPerks q $1/1 and manufacturer q $1/1 = FREE

I paid a total of $12.26 OOP and came home and entered my Starbucks card code on-line and added the $5.00 to my newly arrived Gold card:)  I saved a total of $6.00 in q's in this transaction.

Transaction #2:

• 1 Johnson & Johnson's Baby Naturals Lotion $4.79.  Used mPerks q $1.50/1 and a printable $1.50/1 = $1.79
• 1 bunch parsley $0.69
• 1 green pepper $1.25
• 2 boxes Trix cereal $5.98.  Used 2 printables $1/1 = $3.98
• 2 boxes Chocolate Chex cereal $5.00.  Used printable $1.10/2 = $3.90
• 1 box Honey Nut Cheerios $3.29.  Used coupon from mailer .75/1 and mPerks q $2/5 General Mills cereal = $0.54.  
• 1 Gallon Meijer Milk $2.99.  Part of the buy 4 participating cereal get a gallon of milk free = FREE
• 2 Zucchini $0.73
• 4 Kraft Mac N' Cheese $3.40
• 1 bunch celery $1.50
• 2 Chef Boyardee Cheese Ravioli $1.70.  Used .50/2 from All You Magazine = $1.20
• 1 Campfire Giant Marshmallows $1.00.  USed mPerks q $1/1 = FREE
• 2 Starbucks Espresso Ground Coffee $14.98.  Used 2 $1.50/1 = $11.98.  Got back a code for a $5.00 Starbucks gift card.  End cost = $6.98
• 1 Pillsbury Breakfast Sandwich $2.00.  Used mPerks q $1/1 and manufacturer q $1/1 = FREE
• 4 Danimals Yogurt $7.56.  Used 4 .50/1 = $5.56
• 2 Johnsonville Apple Chicken Sausage $5.98.  Used 2 $1/1 = $3.98
• 1 bag Macintosh apples $2.00
• 2 Planters Creamy Peanut Butter $3.34.  Used 2 printables $1/1 = $1.34
• 4 Kleenex Cool Touch tissues $5.00.  Used mPerks $1.25/4 and .50/3 and .75/1 = $2.50
• 2+ lbs red grapes $3.87

I paid a total of $46.97 OOP and got another code for a $5.00 Starbucks gift card that I added to my gold card:)  I saved a total of $34.79 in q's on this transactions.

Since the toy clearance is so stellar, I have started my Christmas shopping early....and I am saving a ton.  We have over 12 kiddos to buy for and toys are expensive.  Here is what I picked up with all of my groceries:

• 2 Lalaloopsy Pets $25.18.   (These were originally $17.99 marked down to $12.59).  Saved $6.30 with the additional 25% off = $18.88
• 6 Toy Story 3 Dual Action Figure Packs $32.94 (These were originally $21.99 marked down to $5.49).  Saved $8.22 with the additional 25% off = $24.72
• 2 Handy Manny construction sets $9.98.  (These were originally $9.99 marked down to $4.99).  Saved $2.50 with the additional 25% off = $7.48

I spent a total of $55.06 with tax on these ten toys...ONLY $5.50 per toy!  My total savings on the toys with all of the discounts was $136.83.  If I can keep this up, we may not be bankrupt after Christmas this year...fingers crossed.

I head back to Meijer the next day to get more coffee and some free sparkling water...and of course some more cheap toys:)  Here is what the 20th looked like:

Transaction #1:

• 2 Starbucks Espresso Ground Coffee $14.98.  Used 2 $1.50/1 = $11.98.  Got back a code for a $5.00 Starbucks gift card.  End cost = $6.98
• 6 Ice Mountain Sparkling Water W/ Lemon $4.74.  Used 4 printables $1/1 and 1 $1/2 = FREE and got back $2.00 OYNO cats = MONEYMAKER
• 4 Zucchinis $1.21

I saved a total of  $8.00 in q's and waalked away with a $2.00 OYNO cat and another $5.00 Starbucks gift card.

Here are the toys I took home with me as well:

Transaction #2:

• 1 Mille Borne card game $3.66.  (This was originally $5.24 marked down to $3.66).  Saved $0.91 with the additional 25% off = $2.75
• 1 Chuck Truck $4.99.   (This was originally $9.99 marked down to $4.99).   Saved $1.25 with the additional 25% off = $3.74
• 1 Sesame Street Elmo Kinex Blocks $5.49.    (This was originally $10.49 marked down to $5.49).   Saved $1.37 with the additional 25% off = $4.12
• 1 Zoobles Figurine $6.99.    (This was originally $9.99 marked down to $6.99).   Saved $1.75 with the additional 25% off = $5.24
• 1 Zoobles Toy Set $9.99.    (This was originally $19.99 marked down to $9.99).   Saved 2.50 with the additional 25% off = $7.49
• 1 Cars2 Ramp Racing Set $10.49.    (This was originally $14.99 marked down to $10.49).   Saved $2.62 with the additional 25% off = $7.87
• 1 Lalaloopsy Pets $12.59.   (These were originally $17.99 marked down to $12.59).  Saved $3.10 with the additional 25% off = $9.44

I also used the $2 OYNO from the sparkling water.  I spend $41.90 OOP including tax for 7 toys...ONLY $5.99 per toy!  My total savings on the toys with all of the discounts was $50.53...WOOHOO!  By buying clearance toys on clearance I saved almost $200...that is a HUGE savings...I didn't even realize how big it was until I added it all up now for this post...I am rockin' some coupon stoke right now...lol

Off to bed kiddos, it is late and I need some sleep.  Tomorrow is my 7 year wedding anniversary and the hubs and I are actually getting out on a date...YAY:)

Meijer Madness

Meijer is still throwing out some good deals, so I have been hitting them consistently each week for the past couple of months.  Since I am so far behind on my blogging, I am gonna combine all of my Meijer deals together in one long-winded post.  So here you go...

August 29th's pit stop was still part of the buy 10, get the 11th item free sale.  I, of course, had to do two transactions at the Meijer...shocker.  I saved a total of $7.35 in q's and spent an OOP of 12.29.

Transaction #1:

• 2.5 lbs black grapes = $2.35
• 4 Krusteaz baking mixes $4.00.  Used 2 printables $1/2 = $2.00
• 2 boxes Pizza Rolls $2.00.  Used manufacturer q .40/2 and mPerks q .40/2 = $1.20
• 4 Old Orchard Juice $4.00.  Used printable $1/4 and mPerks $1/4 = $2.00
• 1 Bad Meijer Pretzel Braids $1.00.  Rang up as my 11th item = FREE

Transaction #2:

•  2 boxes Pizza Rolls $2.00.  Used manufacturer q .40/2 and mPerks q .40/2 = $1.20
• 4 Old Orchard Juice $4.00.  Used printable $1/4 = $3.00

Next trip to the Meijer was on Spetember 4th.  I actually only did one transaction...a rarity.  I spent a total of $5.82 OOP and saved $13.17 in q's.  Here is what I brought home:

• 4 Simply Orange Juice $3.96.  Used 4 printables $1/1 = FREE
• 4 Simply Raspberry Lemonade $3.96.  Used 4 printables $1/1 = FREE
• 7 Land O' Lakes Spreadable Cinnamon & Sugar Butter $10.50.  Used 7 .75/1 q's = $5.25

My most recent Meijer stop was a major stock-up of items that cost me a total of $68.27 OOP with a savings of $42.05 in q's and mPerks.  Of course there was two transactions...people just hate being behind me in the self-checkout.  Here are my latest Meijer acquisitions:

Transaction #1:

• 10 boxes Kellogg's Fruit Snacks $19.90.  Saved $5.00 instantly with the purchase of 10 and used 5 $1/2 = $9.90.  Also had an mPerks q for $2/$2 purchase for an end total of $8.93 with tax.

Transaction #2:

• 1-625 ct. box Q-Tips $3.47.  No q for these:(  But I CANNOT live without Q-Tips and this is another one of my brand loyalties
• 1 bunch Cilantro $0.50
• 1 bunch bananas $1.45
• 2 Twix Bars $ 1.58.  Used 2 q's I got in the mail for free Twix bars = FREE
• Roma tomatoes $1.23
• 1 Plochman's Mustard $1.07.  Used mPerks q .50/1 = $0.57
• 1 Meijer Sour Cream $1.69
• 3 Avocados $2.00
• 3 Dannon Light N'Fit 4-packs $ 5.97.  Used 3 printables $1/1 = $2.97
• 18 ct. Large Eggs $2.59
• 2 Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss Creamer $5.98.  Used 2 $1/1 printables = $3.98 (this was by no means a good price...bit I have finally exhausted my major stock pile of International Delight Creamers we had and have not come upon a good sale for a restock...can't win 'em all...)
• 2.25 lbs Black Grapes $2.23
• 2 bags Meijer Pretzel Braids $3.18
• 1 bag Meijer Cheese Balls $1.59
• 10 packages Keebler Chips Deluxe Chocolate Chip Cookies $19.90.  Saved $5.00 instantly with the purchase of 10 and used 5 $1/2 = $9.90.  
• 4 packages Johnsonville Italian Sausage $11.16.  Used 4 printables $1/1 -= $7.16
• 2 Loaves Meijer Whole Wheat Bread $3.00
• 2 packages Earthbound Organics Romaine Lettuce Hearts $4.00.  Used 2 printables $1/1 = $2.00
• 1 package Meijer Cream Cheese $1.34
• 2 boxes Clorox 2 Color Safe Beach = $9.58.  Used 2 printables $1.50/1 = $6.58
• 2 packages Oscar Mayer Selects Hot Dogs $3.34.  USed 2 printables $1/1 = $1.34 

I also had another mPerks q for $2/$2 purchase...

***On a side note, I have finished clipping through the 55 inserts from the weekend.  George is about to burst and must be handled with care...I really need some uber-awesome sales right now to relieve some of the pressure.  Here is what George is looking like this morning....I REALLY, REALLY hope that button holds, fingers crossed:)

 

It happened....

It happened.  What I feared but always hoped would never occur...it happened.  Only a week after I talked about George's Wallet and a possible explosion, my fears came to fruition and I lost my q's right outside of the Meijer on the sidewalk.  The only saving grace that kept me from going over the edge was that there was virtually no wind that afternoon, so I was able to rescue all of my little friends and bring them back home.  On a side note, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people that stepped over me (as opposed to offering to help) as I picked up all of my q's, purse and shopping totes....I couldn't have done it without them.

George's Wallet after the fall...could have looked worse, right?

The coupon explosion was just the start of a stinky shopping day at the Meijer.  I had coupon issues galore and a whole host of bad looks from my fellow shoppers.  The only light at the end of the tunnel was my favorite 10/$10 get the 11th free sale that Meijer rocks every so often.   By the time I got home, I was so flustered that I immediately put all of my hard earned goodies away before I could photo them.  So you will just have to read the details this time:(

Transaction #1:

• 2 boxes Pizza Rolls $2.00.  Used mPerks .40/2 and printable .40/2 = $1.20
• 4 Old Orchard Frozen Juice Concentrate $4.00.  Used mPerks $1/4 and printable $1/4 = $2.00
• 5 bags Meijer Brand pretzels & cheese balls $5.00.  Used cat for $3/$3+ salty snack purchase that I got from a previous purchase and $1.00 off for the buuiyu 10 get the 11th free = $1.00

Transaction #2:

• 4 packages of ground beef $11.38.  (Fresh ground Angus was on sale for $1.87/lb....a really good price)
• 1 lb Krakus Deli Meat $4.19
• 2 lbs red grapes $2.18
• 1 tub sour cream $1.39
• 2 rolls Jimmy Dean Sausage $5.38.  Used $1.50/2 = $3.88
• 8 Land O' Lakes Cinnamon & Sugar Spreadable Butter $12.00.  Used 8 $0.75/1 = $6.00.  (Butter freezes really well, and for this price I stocked up because this is YUMMO on toast, pancakes and waffles)
• 1 Coffee Mate creamer $1.67
• 2 packages Earthbound Organic Baby Carrots $2.00.  Used 2 $1/1 = FREE
• 2 loaves Wheat Sandwich Bread $2.00.  Both were 11th items = FREE
• 8 boxes Krusteaz Crumb Cake Mix $8.00.  Used 4 printables $1/2 = $4.00
• 14 boxes Pizza Rolls $14.00.  Used mPerks .40/2 and 7 printables .40/2 = $11.50
• 2 red bell peppers $2.00.  One is an 11th item = $1.00
• 4 Old Orchard Frozen Juice Concentrate $4.00.  Used mPerks $1/4 and printable $1/4 = $2.00
• 1 Celery $1.00

A little FYI about Meijer's 10/$10 Get the 11th FREE sale...it does matter in what order you ring up the items, this is why I always do self-check on this sale.  I want to make sure that the 11th item I am scanning is one that I do not have a coupon for.  That is how I got the bread and the pepper for free.

I spent a grand total of $54.96 OOP.  I saved $86.88 in q's, store q's and store promos...I am pretty happy with that since I picked up a lot of meat.  Now I just need a good chicken breast sale so I can restock that.

I came home and set aside my q's for two days...I just wasn't prepared to tackle the giant mess that I had made of George's Wallet.  But yesterday I knew that I would have to tackle the task because there would be a ton of new friends waiting to join them this morning.  

I had to resort every q back into the right categories

...And decided to sew the button back on after learning a lesson a hard way

So I am now reorganized and ready to add in all my new little goodies...time to get clipping.

Waiting For The Next Show....

So Lifehouse was FAB-U-LOUS!  Every time I see them, they completely rock it and am I left wanting more. So the wait begins again....the wait until they come back through Chicago again (and I can get my hottie bass-playing fix from Bryce...LOL).  Perhaps one day we will meet...sigh.  Their opening act, Wayland, was pretty good.  They are on my list to download from iTunes.  You can check them out here.

My BFF and I had a great time...we sat next to the two sweetest 13 year old Lifehouse fans.  They were awesome and stood the whole concert and rocked out with this old lady (they kept asking why does everyone keep sitting down?  I say, I have no idea...why would you go to a concert and sit down when you can stand up and rock out?...and that is exactly what we did for the whole concert).  When I asked them how old they were and they replied 13, all I could think was they were only 2 when Lifehouse came out....GEESH, I am old.  They told me their dads introduced them to the band (geesh, I am REALLY old).  When I came home and told the hubs this story, he tried to help lift my spirits up by telling me, You are almost three times their age.  So much for being helpful...

On Sunday, reality set back in and I put my "mommy pants" back on and got to some couponing.  I made a pit stop at the Meijer....complete with two transactions.  I spent a total of $40.48 OOP.  Nothing phenomenal....but here you go:

Transaction #1:

• 2 Clorox Green Works Glass Cleaner $6.58.  Used mPerks $1/2 and printable $1/2 = $4.58 (Not a stellar deal for window cleaner by any means....but I have reached my last bottle so I had to give in and buy some...I am sure there will now be an awesome sale in about 2 weeks and I will be miffed...but such is life)
• 2 Dannon Light & Fit 4 packs $3.98.  Used mPerks$1/2 and 2 printables $1/1 = $0.98

Transaction #2

• 2 Dannon Light & Fit 4 packs $3.98.  Used mPerks$1/2 and 2 printables $1/1 = $0.98
• 2 lbs Karkus Deli Ham $7.98
• 2 dozen large eggs $1.94
• Nectarines $1.38
• Peaches $1.98
• 2 Clorox Green Works Glass Cleaner $6.58.  Used mPerks $1/2 and printable $1/2 = $4.58
• 12 boxes Kleenex Anti-Viral Tissue $12.00.  Used 6 .50/2 = $9.00
• 2 loaves Aunt Millie's Wheat Bread $3.34
• 1 Dole Salad $1.25

At least I was able to pick up Kleenex at a decent price.   It is another one of my brand favorites and I like to buy Kleenex whenever I can, although I will fluctuate on these if I find a steal on something else.

Until next time....

Cereal, Diapers...And More Cereal

So the sale at Dom's on cereal was just too good and I had to go back for more (remember they have the Buy 4 Save $4 sale running concurrent with the Deal Match pricing and J4U Personalized prices).  We eat a lot of cereal in our house and cereal usually has anywhere from 9 months to a year until it reaches its expiration date...so they are perfect for stockpiling.  Anytime I can stock up for around $0.50 or less per box, I will buy as many as I can.  Here is Monday's trip back to Dom's, complete with another freebie from my J4U q's I loaded onto my frequent shopper card.  I spent a total of $6.25 OOP:

• 8 boxes Cinnamon Toast Crunch $ 8.56.  Used 6 printables .50/1 and 1 printable $1/2 = $4.56
• 1 package 200 ct. Safeway Napkins $2.99.  Used J4U q = FREE
• 1-4 pack Dannon Light & Fit $1.49 (with in-ad coupon).  Used $1/1 printable = $0.49
• 1 Pillsbury Sweet Moments Brownies $1.99 (with in-ad q).  Used $1/1 q = $0.99

I saved a total of $31.57 in q's and in-store promos for a total savings of 84%.  Next stop was Meijer for a few odds and ends.  As per usual, I had to do more than one transaction at Meijer to use all of my q's and mPerks.  Here is what I picked up for a total of $27.95:

Transaction #1:

• 4 Degree Men's Deodorant $9.68.  Used 4 $1/1 q's = $5.68.  Got back a $4 OYNO cat for an end cost of only $1.68...or $0.42 per stick.
• 1 package Huggies Slip-On Diapers $8.97.  Used mPerks q $2/1 and manufacturer q $3/1 = $3.97

Transaction #2:

• 1 package Huggies Slip-On Diapers $8.97.  Used mPerks q $2/1 and manufacturer q $3/1 = $3.97
• 4-6 packs Mott's Applesauce $7.96.  Used 2 store printables $1/2 and 2 $2/2 q's from the MDA booklet at Dom's = $1.96
• 1 Dole Coleslaw $1.50
• 10 lb bag potatoes $3.99
• 3 Meijer Butter Braid Pretzels $2.97
• 2 Meijer Cheese Puffs $1.98
• 1 Meijer Hamburger Buns $1.00
• 1 Marzetti Slaw Dressing $3.67.  Used $1/1 q from All You Magazine = $2.67

I also used the $4 OYNO cat from the previous purchase.  I saved a total of $30.71 in store promos and q's for a little over a 50% savings...not as impressive as all of my previous trips over the past two days, but still noteworthy.  

I am trying to restrain myself from going back for one more round of cheap cereal...we'll see if I can hold out:)

A Typical Friday at the Meijer

My Friday mornings are starting to get very routine with a trip to Meijer complete with two consistently crabby kiddos.  I even stopped at Portillo's and filled them up with hot dogs prior to the shopping trip hoping to avoid a deja vu moment, but they quickly forgot all the yummy goodness and fun we had there and transformed into two bickering brothers the minute I pushed the land-yacht cart through Meijer's front doors.  Here is a quick pic of happier times...lol.

Nothing thrilling this Friday.  Here is what I took home for a total of $59.76 OOP:

I had to do two transactions (as seems to be the usual lately) to use all my mPerks q's.

Transaction #1:

• 1 Johnson & Johnson's Natural Baby Wash $4.79.  Used printable $1.50/1 and mPerks $1.50/1 = $1.79
• Bunch of bananas $1.18
• 2 lbs Krakus Ham Lunchmeat (on sale for only $2.99/lb) $6.40
• 1 lb Hard Salami $3.99.  Used tearpad q $1/1 = $2.99
• 2 Aunt Jemima Frozen French Toast $5.00.  USed 2 printables $1/1 = $3.00
• 3.5 lbs peaches $3.43
• 1 dozen eggs $0.99
• 2.5 lbs red grapes $3.00
• 2 pints blueberries $3.00
• 1 Danimals Yogurt $1.89.  Used $1/1 = $0.89
• 3-1 lb tubs Smart Balance spread $7.50.  Used 3 printables .75/1 = $5.25
• 3 Tombstone frozen pizzas $10.50.  Used printable $1.50/3 = $9.00
• 3 small Kraft Mozzarella Shredded Cheese and 3 small Kraft Natural Chunk Cheese $6.00.  Used 3 peelies $1/2 when you buy one of each = $3.00
• 1 Meijer split-top wheat sandwich bread $1.00.  Got the loaf free with the "buy 10 get the 11th free" promo = FREE
• 4 Old Orchard frozen apple juice concentrate $4.00.  Used mPerks q $1/4 and printable $1/4 = $2.00

Transaction #2

• 1 Johnson & Johnson's Natural Baby Wash $4.79.  Used printable $1.50/1 and mPerks $1.50/1 = $1.79
• 2 Breakstone's Ranch Dip $5.58.  Used 2 mailer q's for free dip = FREE
• 4 Kraft Veggie Pasta Mac N' Cheese $4.00.  Used 4 printables .75/1 = $1.00
• 1 Breakstone's Roasted Garlic Sour Cream $1.00.  Used mailer q for free sour cream = FREE
• 2 bags Earthbound Organic baby carrots = $2.00
• 2 Meijer split-top wheat sandwich bread $1.00.  Got one loaf free with the "buy 10 get the 11th free" promo = $1.00
• 2 bags Meijer Butter Braid Pretzels $2.00
• 1 bag Meijer Cheese Balls $1.00
• 4 Old Orchard frozen apple juice concentrate $4.00.  Used printable $1/4 = $3.00

I saved a total of $65.82 in clipped q's, mPerks and store promos...another day and another dollar gone...here's hoping for some better stock-up sales soon.

Back For More

On Saturday (GASP), I ventured back to the Jewel to get another round of Tide.  The price was just too good to pass up.   I had used all my cats from my previous trips, but my end cost was only $15.61 OOP for four boxes.  They were $5.49/box and I used 4 manufacturer q's for $2/1.

Next, I went down the way to Meijer.  I have to admit that shopping on a Saturday wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but I don't plan on making it a habit.  I much prefer shopping during the week when the crowds are slower and the shelves tend to be stocked.  Out of all the stores I regulary shop at, I feel that my Meijer does the best job of keeping the shelves stocked...especially on sale items.  Here is what I picked up for a total of $50.69.  Not my cheapest or best shopping on this day...I was a bit disappointed with my end OOP, but such is life (at least I got some beer to wash back the tears:).

I had to do two transactions to utilize all of my mPerks q's.

Transaction #1:

• 2 Chi-Chi's tortillas $3.78.  Used 2 .50/1 = $2.78
• 1 Hormel Natural Lunchmeat $2.50.  Used mPerks q B2 Chi-Chi's tortillas, G1 lunchmeat free = FREE
• 20 Yoplait Light Yogurt $10.00.  Used 2 printables .60/8 and 1 .40/4 = $8.40.  Got back a $2.00 OYNO cat.
• 2-2 ct. boxes Barber Chicken Cordon Bleu = $7.00.  Used 2 printablews $1/1 and mPerks q $1/2 = $4.00.

Transaction #2:

• 1 bunch parsley $.69
• 1 lemon $0.67
• 1 dozen x-large eggs $1.74
• 12 packages M&M's $8.88.  Used 6 .75/1 = $4.38.  (The peanut ones have a movie ticket promo on them and I have only entered one code and won $3.00 off my next movie ticket...I have almost made my money back and I have special treats for the boys for vacay)
• 1 package organic mushrooms $2.00
• 2 packages Red Star yeast $1.98
• 1-6 pack Leinenkugel's Berry Weiss $7.79
• 4 Eckrich Sausage $9.16.  Used 2 $1/2 = $7.16
• 1 pint blueberries $1.50
• 4 Old Orchard Natural Blends Cranberry Juice $6.67.  Used 4 printables $1/1 = $2.67
• 2-2 ct. boxes Barber Chicken Cordon Bleu = $7.00.  Used 2 printablews $1/1 and mPerks q $1/2 = $4.00.

I also used the $2.00 cat I got from the previous order.  I saved a total of $31.47 in clipped q's at Jewel and Meijer and over $53.00 if you include the preferred card savings and store promos.  There's always next week...

Toilet Paper Extravaganza

The pickings have been slow at Jewel and Dominick's lately, but Meijer has been satisfying my coupon cravings.  Here is what I picked up on Friday the 15th for a total of $56.13 OOP.

I had to do two transactions to utilize all of my q's and the people behind me in the self-checkout were none to pleased.  In all fairness, I did give fair warning....it's not my fault if they don't take them seriously.

Transaction #1

• 8-6 packs Angel Soft Double Rolls $18.96.  Used 8 .50/1 q's = $14.96...that's only $0.31/roll!!!
• 1-2 pack Viva Paper Towels $ 2.03. Used .50/1 = $1.53
• Bunch of bananas $1.30
• Dozen extra large eggs $1.74
• 1 quart whole milk $1.74
• 2 Chi-Chi's tortillas $3.78.  Used 2 .50/1 q's = $2.78
• 1 Hormel Naturals Lunchmeat $2.98.  Used mPerks q buy 2 Chi-Chi's tortillas, get 1 Hormel Lunchmeat free = FREE
• 3 boxes Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats w/ Fruit In The Middle $8.82.  Used 3 $1/1 vocalpoint q's = $5.32
• 1 box Keebler Granola Bars $2.99.  Used printable .75/1 = $2.24
• 3 packages Fruit of the Loom socks $11.97.  Instant $10 savings when you purchase any combination of Keebler or Kellogg's items over $10.00 = $1.97
• 1/2 Dozen peaches $1.90
• 3 lbs butter $7.50
• 3 Loaves Wheat Bread $3.00
• 1 International Delight Creamer $1.50.  Used Vocalpoint q for free creamer = FREE

I also had an mPerks q for $2/$2.00 purchase.  My total for this transaction was $46.88.  I saved a total of 56.19 in store q's, manufacturer q's and store promotions.  I picked up all the butter, eggs and milk to whip up some cupcakes for a family bridal shower.  They turned out superb:)

Transaction #2:

• 4 boxes Keebler Granola Bars $11.96.  Used 4 printables .75/1 = $ 8.96
• 3 packages Fruit of the Loom socks $11.97.  Instant $10 savings when you purchase any combination of Keebler or Kellogg's items over $10.00 = $1.97

I had another mPerks q for $2/$2.00 purchase that brought the total down to $9.25.  I saved a total of 18.60 in store q's, manufacturer q's and store promotions.

I had a total savings of $74.79...almost 60%...YAY...especially because I was able to stock up on socks and picked up a couple of boxes of my new favorite cereal (the mixed berry ones are AWESOME) and I stocked up on Angel Soft toilet paper...another one of my brand loyalties.  

Stay tuned for an office freebies extravaganza over at the Target...I just cannot seem to turn down free tape! 

A Trip Down Randall Road....

I had a bunch of errands to run in preparation for the upcoming Father's Day celebrations.  I had already accomplished most of my shopping at the Meijer on the Friday before...but there is always a coupon in my organizer dying to be used so I made a few ore stops in between my party preps.

I stopped back at the Meijer, Doms and Jewel.  Here is what I picked up for a total OOP of $25.88.

First stop, Meijer:

• 3 1lb packages of butter $7.50
• 3 Dannon Danimals yogurt $5.67.  Used 3 $1/1 q's and the $2 OYNO I picked up the other day from a previous Dannon purchase = $0.67

Total at Meijer with tax was $8.41.  I needed all the butter to whip up some Mint Julep cupcakes for my hubs, brother-in-law and father-in-law on Father's Day. They were a big hit and looked good too:)

Back to the shopping...next stop, Dom's:

• 2 boxes cat litter $13.98 with in store q.  Used 2 $3.50/1 e-q's I had loaded on my Fresh Values card = $6.98.
• 7 Lunchables Cracker Combos $8.75.  Used 7 $1/1 q's = $1.25
• 1 Febreze Flameless Luminary $0.99.  Used J4U promotion I had loaded on my card the week before for this awesome price.
• 1 Febreze Flameless Luminary refill $4.69.  Used B1 Febreze Flameless Luminary and G1 refill free = FREE
• 1 Frebreze Noticeables starter kit $0.99.  Used J4U promotion I had loaded on my card the week before for this awesome price.
• 1.88 lbs seedless red grapes $1.86

Total OOP at Dom's was $13.51.  

Last stop was the Jewel for some  more hummus....Jax was just craving it...LOL

• 2 Tribe Hummus $3.99.  Used 2 $1/1 q's = $1.99
• .94 lbs Tomatoes on the Vine = $2.81

Total OOP $3.56.  I saved a total of $41.98...finally a savings of over 50%....it has been rough for me lately....but I keep truckin' on...LOL

Meijer Dealios for the Weekend

Meijer has still been rocking the deals lately.  I love when I can just shop primarily at one store instead of traipsing down the main drag to three stores....but you gotta do what you gotta do to save the dollars (especially because I am spending them at a rapid rate as we redecorate our master bedroom where one new project seems to spawn three more...I will post some pics of all the awesome little goodies we have picked up soon)

So here is what I picked up on Friday, June 10th for a total OOP of $34.24:

• Softsoap Pampered Hands handsoap $2.59.  Used Cataline q for a a free bottle = FREE
• Bananas $1.06
• 2 1lb chubs Meijer Ground Turkey $2.00.  Got 1 free as part of the Buy 10 get the 11th free sale = $1.00
• 3 boxes Meijer large storaqge bags $3.00.  Got 1 free as part of the Buy 10 get the 11th free sale = $2.00
• Asparagus $2.31
• 6 Dannon Danimals Yogurt $11.34.  Used 6 $1/1 q's = $5.34 OOP.  Got back a $2 OYNO cat for any end cost of only $3.34.
• 2 packages Dixie Paper Plates $4.00.  Used a store q $1/2 and a manufacturer q $1/2 = $2.00
• 3 Meijer Chunk Cheese $6.00
• 1 seedless cucumber $1.00
• 2 bell peppers $2.00
• 6 boxes Green Giant Forzen Vegetables $6.00.  Used 6 .50/1 = $3.00
• 2 loaves Meijer Split Top Wheat Sandwich bread $2.00.  Used mPerks q .25/2
• 2 Old El Paso cans of Green Chiles and 1 box taco shells $3.00.  Used .60/3 = $2.40
• 4 Old Orchard Frozen Juice Concentrates $4.00.  Used mPerks q $1/4 and manufacturer q $1/4 = $2.00

I saved a total of $18.19 in q's and got back $2.00 OYNO for the yogurt.  I saved a little over 50%....I am always happy about that when I know I have thrown in a veggies and fruit I don't have q's for.

I also got to run into an old friend and her beautiful baby girl at Meijer.  It was great catching up with her and seeing her daughter again!

I Have Not Gone to Rehab....

In case you are thinking I may have entered coupon rehab, I just want to reassure you I am still clipping q's and feeding my addiction until I can get back out there and get my fixes.

This past week has been crazy-busy and I have had to let my addiction fall to the wayside to keep my head above water.  The last major couponing I accomplished was at Meijer on Friday, May 27th....

I had to break my purchases down to three different transactions to utilize all of my q's.

Transaction 1:

• 2 Dean's Light French Onion Dip $1.98.  Used mPerks q $1/2 and Manufacturer q $1/2.

Since the mPerks q rang in at .99/1 and .01/1 instead of .50/each item it only allowed the manufacturer q to ring in as .50/1.  The mPerks caused the computer to recognize one item as already being free and not allowing the q to be applied to it so I only got credit for half of my q amount...those are the risks you take in couponing...at least this little experiment only cost me $0.52.   I also got $1 OYNO cat back for the Dean's dips....making these dips free...but not as free as they could have been.

Transaction 2:

• 1lb Organic Strawberries $2.00.  Used $1 off any fruit purchase peelie when you buy two boxes of Kellogg's = $1.00
• 20 Yoplait yogurt $12.00.  Used mPerks q $2/20, 2 .40/6 q's and 1 .50/8 q = $8.70
• 2 boxes Kellogg's Mini-Wheat with Fruit $5.00.  Used B1G1 q from Vocal point mailer = $2.50
• 2-64oz bottles Juicy Juice $5.00.  Instant $3.00 savings when you buy in combo with two boxes of Kellogg's cereal = $2.00
• 2 Dean's Light French Onion Dip $1.98.  Used $1/2 = $0.98

Got back another $1 OYNO q for the Dean's dips.

Transaction 3:

• 2 OFF Bug Sprays $7.98.  Used store q $1/2 and 2 .75/1 q's = $5.48
• 3 packages Angus Ground beef @ $1.99/lb = $9.18 (about 4.6 lbs)
• 4 ears Sweet Corn $0.68
• 1lb Organic Strawberries $2.00
• 4 boxes Barilla pasta $3.96.  Used store q $1/4 = $2.96
•  12 Knorr Pasta Sides $12.00.  Used 3 store q's $1/4 and 6 .50/2 = $6.00
• 3 Kraft Homestyle Mac n' Cheese $5.00.  Used mPerks q .50/1 and 3 $1/1 q's = $1.50
• 4 Eckrich Sausage $6.67.  Used 2 $1/2 q's = $4.67
• 1 jar Hellman's Light Mayo $3.00.  Used $1/1 = $2.00
• 7 boxes Magnum Ice Cream bars $21.00.  Used 7 store q's $1/1 and 7 $1/1 manufacturer q's = $7.00
• 1 package Pork Steaks = $3.34
• 2 Kraft Mozzarella chunk cheese $4.00.  Used $1/2 peelie from previous purchase = $3.00

I used my 2 $1 OYNO q's I got from the Dean's dips and I also used my $10 OYNO q I picked up from my Wet Wipes and Skintimate trip a couple of days prior.

My total OOP for Meijer was $65.45.  I saved $56.30.  I didn't make my minimal 50% savings goal....but I also picked up a decent amount of meat and fruit...items that are harder to get q's for...but I bought them all at good prices.  

Overall, I was pretty happy with this trip...always wishing my savings were more...but was able to stock up on a lot for a fair price.

Smooth Legs and Clean Hands...A Little Deal

Did a quick run in at Meijer on Thursday to snatch up two always-needed items at our house....shaving cream and Wet-Ones wipes.  Here is what I took home for $14.85 OOP:

• 7 Skintimate Shave Creams $16.03.  Used 7 .55/1 = $12.18
• 6 canisters Wet-Ones wipes $12.00.  Used 3 $1/2 = $9.00

I also used the $8 OYNO q I received last week for stocking up on the kiddo vitamins to bring the total down even more.  I got back a $10 OYNO for buying $25 worth of select products for an net cost of $4.85...that is only $0.37 per item:)

(You only had to hit the $25 total pre-coupon to trigger that Cat....that is how I got it down to a net cost of $4.85)