I do not know if it has something with not having a job outside of my home. Hmm, I do not have a job inside of my home, for that matter. All in due time.
I am not a morning person. I tend to stay up late because I like the quiet of the nighttime. Did you know Fox has Star Trek: The Next Generation on at 11:00 pm every week night? I love this Star Trek! And on the weekends it is Legend of the Seeker. This reminds me of Hercules and Xena: Warrior Princess. I miss those shows. I love Greek mythology.
You may be asking yourself: what does any of this have to do with leaving the house and expiring RR’s? Nothing, really. I just thought I would share.
all I bought was junk
I made my second trip to Kroger. This time I drove to Roanoke, where Walgreens lives, and stopped at one of their Krogers. I was so very excited to find the Edward’s pie singles were part of the ‘buy 10 participating items save $5 instantly at checkout’ deal. Almost made it worth having to get dressed and go out amongst the peoples. Oh, and before you think all I bought was junk, well, I did. My purpose for going was for the Cherry Coke, Cheez-its, and Milk; everything else was just fortuitous.
Eat your heart out Walmart
Kroger had ALL the different Edward’s pie singles. So, not only did I pay LESS at Kroger, I was able to get VARIETY! Woo Hoo! DH loves variety. I bought 7 DIFFERENT kinds of pie! It is a good thing I do not eat pie or else I would have issues.
KROGER:
not pictured: 3 Cherry Coke 12-pks
2 Healthy Choice frozen entrees $2.47
2 $2/1 IP
Final cost- 54¢ for 2 (27¢ each)
1 Green Giant Steamers frozen veggies $1.99
1 50¢/1 IP doubled (coupon.com sidebar widget)
Final cost- 99¢
7 Edward’s pie singles $1.99 each
3 $1/1 MQ (8/30 SS)
2 $1/2 MQ
Final cost- $8.93 for 7 ($1.28 each)
** Buy 10 participating items Save $5 instantly at checkout **
54¢ + 99¢ + $8.93 = $10.46 – $5.00 = $5.46
2 Cheez-it crackers $2.68 each
2 75¢/1 IP (no longer available)
2 FREE Cheez-it crackers wyb 3 12-pk Coke Kroger Deal
Final cost- $1.50 PROFIT
3 Cherry Coke 12-packs 3/$10 (not pictured)
1 Milk gallon $2.78
$38.60 Before Deals & Coupons
$10.36 Kroger Deals
$11.50 Coupons Used
$16.74 OOP (w/ tax $17.43) $6 pd. w/ gift card
** 57% Savings **
Head on over to The New Frugal Mom and check out Marianne’s weekly deals and link up your great finds on Tuesday for Let’s Go Krogering!
I am traveling backwards
I shopped Walgreens first. Thanks so much to Andrea @ Mommy Snacks. I printed her Walgreens Snack and used that as my guide. And I highly recommend having a calculator with you.
WALGREENS:
2 BenGay pain patch 2/$10 ($5 RR wyb 2)
2 $2/1 MQ (8/2 SS)
Final cost- $6.00 for 2 ($3.00 each)
4 Campbell’s tomato soup 3/$4
1 2/$1 IVC (limit 4)
2 $1/2 IP (get yours here)
Final cost- FREE
1 Purell hand sanitizer $2.99 ($2 RR)
1 50¢/1 MQ (8/2 SS)
Final cost- $2.49
3 Visine Extra Strength $4.49 each (s/b $3.99, sigh)
1 $2/1 IVC (limit 3)
3 $2/1 MQ (printable available here)
Final cost- $1.47 for 3 (49¢ each)
2 Trident Layers gum $1.00 each ($1 RR wyb 2)
1 75¢/1 IP (get yours here)
Final cost- $1.25 for 2 ($1.13 each)
1 Sally Hansen nail color $4.49
1 $3 RR for any Sally product
Final cost- $1.49
1 Jane eye shadow 25¢ clearance
1 Jane eye liner 25¢ clearance
$38.79 Before Deals & Coupons
$9.34 IVC Used
$12.50 Coupons Used
$12.00 RR Used
$4.95 OOP (w/ tax $5.30)
** 87% Savings **
A couple of things to note:
- Trident Layers coupon states 1 coupon per customer. The site will allow you to print this multiple times, but the coupon states it is fraud to use more than one coupon. Your name prints on the coupon, too.
- I try my best to list where I find my coupons, but do not always remember where I found something. I highly recommend joining A Full Cup. They have a searchable coupon database.
I am tired.
I have about 2 months worth of coupons (maybe 3) that I have yet to organize in some manner in which I can easily find what I need. It is a wonder I save any money and I have even stopped buying multiple papers. At least until I either see some great coupons demanding multiple purchases or I actually get organized. Sigh. There, I have confessed my sins. I will say my 3 Hail Mary’s and an Act of Contrition. Nanny would be so proud!
Star Trek: The Next Generation image courtesy of starpulse.com.
