Giant Gas Rewards Shopping Trip 7/8

I was so excited to open the paper this morning and see another save $0.30 off each gallon of gas when you spend $50! This was in the York Daily Record on a special separate sheet of the Giant ad to celebrate the re-opening of the store on East Market St in York. The coupon did not specify it was only for that store though. If you live in York, buy the paper today for this coupon! You will not find it in the store!

I had already made a plan on what to buy to earn FREE gas and had my coupons with me to go when I got off work at 6am. This is a great week to work those Gas Rewards! They are giving 300 points instead of 200 on each deal! When I saw this $0.30 off gas when you spend $50 coupon, I decided to run home and add up my items quickly and make adjustments to make sure I spent $50. Remember this must be after all coupons!


You can see all of this week's Bonus Gas Rewards HERE! 


Here is what I purchased:
8 GIANT Canned Tomatoes @$1.05each, Buy 8 category
20 Deer Park Sparkling Water Liters@$0.88each, Buy 8 category
4 Hefty Easy Grip Cups @$2.00each, Buy 8 category
12 M&M's Sharing Size @$1.25each, Buy 5 category
5 Celeste Flatbread @$1.50each, Buy 5 category
3 GIANT Waffles @$1.67each, Buy 5 category


My total before coupons was $61.50


I used:
5 $1.00/4 Deer Park 1liters 6/03 RP
2 $1.00/2 Hefty Cups 5/13 SS
6 $0.50/2 M&M's Candy tearpad coupons (I have 2 different coupons for the same things, so 2 doubled to $1.00)
I think the cashier took off an extra one here...these coupons beep and each one had to be put in manually. 


My total was $50.00 exactly! And $1.12 of tax.


I did 8 gas deals and earned another $0.30 off from the spending coupon for a total of $2.70 off gas which is $81 when I get 30 gallons. 


Then, I went to another store and did this transaction 3 times:
1 M&M/Mars Candy Mix @$2.50, buy 5 category
4 M&M's Sharing Size @$1.25, buy 5 category

I used:
2 $0.50/2 M&M Candy tearpad coupons (again, 2 different ones so both would double to $1.00)
1 $1.00/1 M&M/Mars Candy Mix tearpad coupon I found last month at Giant

Each transaction was $4.50 after coupons and earned me 300 points, or $9.00 worth of gas when I get my full 30 gallons. (My car only holds a little over 15gallons, but I fill up 3 5gallon gas cans each time to get the full 30)

Now I have 3709 gas points, or $3.70 off each gallon of gas. So I will get a FREE fill up and then work on earning one more before the redemption period ends on 8/18. 30 gallons of gas lasts me about 3 weeks, and I just filled up for FREE on Friday! Although there are some summer trips planned, so if the deals are right, I might try to earn 2 more! I only wish I had my freezer off layaway, because I would have bought more of the Waffles and Flatbread! I only did 7 deals of the buy 5 category. so I could do 3 more! When they are sold out later in the week, I am thinking of getting a raincheck and then I can go get them after I get my freezer at the end of the month! (My Giant will write the raincheck for both the price and the gas rewards, which they will add manually once I buy them! Ask at yours if they will too!)

Wags Shopping Trip 4/15

I felt like I was in an alternate universe this morning at Walgreens! Something came out a better deal that I thought! It was an amazing trip!

Trans #1
1 Nasal Ease @$9.00
Used $5.00/1 3/11 RP
Paid $4.00
Got Back $9.00RR

Trans #2
5 Pepsi Next 12pk @$2.99each (I thought these were going to be $4.00, but they were still on sale! The cashier didn't think I would get the RR for them, but  it printed!)
Used $1.00/1 Pepsi Next Walgreens IVC (April Booklet) -took off $5.00
Used $9.00RR from Trans #1
Paid $1.01
Got Back $3.00RR

Trans #3
1 Nasal Ease @$9.00
2 Aquafresh Kids' Toothpaste @$2.00
1 $0.29 filler item
Used $5.00/1 Nasal Ease 3/11 RP
Used 2 $1.00/1 Aquafresh Kids 4/15 RP
Used $1.00/1 Aquafresh Walgreens IVC (April Booklet) -Took off $2.00
Used $3.00RR from Trans #2
Paid $3.64
Got Back $9.00RR

Trans 4:
5 Pepsi Next 12pk @$2.99each
Used $1.00/1 Pepsi Next Walgreen IVC (April Booklet) -Took off $5.00
Use $9.00RR from Trans #3
Paid $1.01
Got Back $3.00RR
Total Paid: $9.66 for 10! 12pk of soda, 2 Nasal Ease and 2 Aquafresh Toothpastes. Still have a $3.00RR!

If I had known the Pepsi Next was on sale ahead of time, I would have bought 3 at a time and something else to fill up the difference between the price and the $9.00RR. Like the Similasan at $6.00-$1.50/1 q. Get Back a $6.00RR. My store was out of the Pepsi Next 20oz that is FREE after RR.

Weis Shopping Trip 3/18! 78% Savings!

Here is what I got today at Weis! I was so thrilled with my savings on things we use all the time here!


*Note: The Kraft $4.00 coupon I was getting back on the transactions ended Sunday. If you replicate these shopping trips, you will not get this coupon. 

Trans #1:
8 Capri Sun @$2.00
5 Milkbites @$2.50
1 Basic Lunchable @$1.25
2 Prego Italian Smart Sauce @$2.00
3 Thomas' English Muffins B1G2F $3.99/3
2 Jolly Time Popcorn BOGO @$2.59/2
3 Dole Fruit Crisp @$1.67
Apples @$0.99lb $1.49
8 Wonka Candy @$1.00

Total Before Card and Coupons: $82.04
Total Before Coupons: $45.46

Got $10.00 Kraft Discount
Used:
2 B3G1F Capri Sun
5 $1.00/1 Milkbites
1 $0.75/2 Prego Italian Smart sauce *doubled to $1.50
1 $1.00/2 Jolly Time IP
1 $1.00/2 Jolly Time Store Coupon
3 $0.50/1 Dole Crisp *doubled to $1.00
4 $0.75/2 Wonka Candy *doubled to $1.50

OOP: $22.81
Got Back $4.00 Kraft CAT and $0.50 Dole CAT

Trans #2:
5 Kraft Fresh Takes @$2.50
8 Capri Sun @$2.00
2 Basic Lunchables @$1.25
4 Birds Eye Voila @$3.99
2 Swanson Pot Pies @$1.19
2 Jolly Time popcorn BOGO @$2.59/2

Total Before Card and Coupons: $68.80
Total Before Coupons:$37.18

Got $10.00 Kraft Discount
Got $5.00 Pinnacle (Frozen Food) Discount
Used:
1 $0.75/1 Fresh Take *Doubled to $1.50
4 $1.00/1 Fresh Take
2 B3G1F Capri Sun
4 $1.85/1 Voila! IP
1 $1.00/2 Jolly Time IP
1 $1.00/2 Jolly Time Store coupon
$0.50 CAT from #1
$4.00 CAT from #1

OOP: $12.58
Got Back $4.00 Kraft CAT

Trans #3
5 Philadelphia Indulgence @$2.50
8 Capri Sun @$2.00
2 Basic Lunchables @$1.25
2 Jolly Time Popcorn BOGO @$2.59/2

Total Before Card and Coupons: $48.23
Total Before Coupons: $24.39

Got $10.00 Kraft Discount
Used:
5 $1.00/1 Indulgence
2 B3G1F Capri Sun
1 $1.00/2 Jolly Time IP
1 $1.00/2 Jolly Time Store Coupon
$4.00 CAT from Trans #3

OOP: $8.00
Got Back $4.00 CAT

Total Retail: $198.87
OOP: $43.39

Savings 78% 


Here is a picture of all the Capri Sun...which is still in the back of my SUV until I find a place to put them all! Ok...well I took 1 in for the boys to have a drink today!  240 drink pouches, which should hopefully last about 3 months! 

Drug Store Trips 3/11

You should know where you can find me on Sunday morning...CVS! And sometimes Rite Aid and/or Wags! 


Just CVS and Rite Aid today because I didn't need anything from Wags, and I am before payday and wanted to only spend the "money" aka ECB/Cash Card and UPs I already had. This is called "rolling." I use store rewards to pay for what gives me more store rewards with later expiration dates! 


CVS:


I went in with $12.00 in ECB and $7.50 on a Cash Card.


Transaction #1:
1 5ct Zrytec @$5.99
1 PediaCare @$5.99
Total: $11.98


Used q's:
1 $3.00/1 any Zrytec found on a Zrytec display at Rite Aid earlier this week.
1 $1.00/1 any PediaCare 10/09 SS (I had to dig around for this one bc that was back when I used to clip all the inserts, but I still had it!)
-$8.00ECB (adjusted down to $7.98)
Paid: FREE
Got Back $5.99ECB for Zrytec and $5.00 for PediaCare


Transaction #2:
4 Diet Coke 12pk @$3.00
1 Cherry Coke 12pk @$3.00
Total: $15.00


Used q's:
2 $1.00/2 Diet Coke CVS IP
$10.99ECB from Transaction #1
$2.13 paid with CVS Cash Card
Paid: FREE
Got Back $5.00ECB


I now have $9.00ECB and $5.37 on my Cash Card for next week! 


Rite Aid:


There wasn't much I wanted from Rite Aid this week and I had some UPs that expired on the 17th. Decided it was a good week to pick up something for Easter baskets for FREE! 


I went in with $10.00 in UP.


8 Hot Wheels Cars @0.75ea wyb 2 =$6.00
Used $6.00UP
Paid: FREE
Got Back $2.00UP ($0.50 on each 2 cars)


I now have $6.00UP for next week. Not a lot, but next week looks really good from the previews. So I will most likely do a few transactions to roll the UPs and not have to pay much out of pocket. 


Summary: I spent $0.00 of my own money for 5 Coke 12pk, 1 Zrytec (I actually use this for my allergies and love it), 1 PediaCare (deal came just in time because little ds started coughing yesterday, and I don't stockpile most medications) and 8 Hot Wheels cars. Did you know they have a Hot Wheels car that is the Delorean from Back to the Future? The kids are going to flip about that one! I got them each one so no fighting! 

CVS Shopping Trip 3/04

Sometimes, the best mathematically laid plans go haywire. But I still am happy with what I did!


I went in with $13.79ECB


Trans#1:
4 Revlon Eye Shadow Singles @$5.49 =21.96
Used 4 $1.00/1 1/29 SS *expires Today!
Used $13.79ECB
Paid: $4.17+tax=$4.42
Got Back $16.00ECB


*I really thought I still had a 20% off coupon on my account, but apparently it expired yesterday! I hate when that happens! 
I decided to buy it anyway, because that was credit toward the Beauty Club buy $50, get a $5.00ECB. I should now be at $47 toward that reward! 


Trans#2:
7 All Detergent @$4.00ea
1 Lysol Neutra Air @$2.50
2 Diet Coke 12pk @$5.99ea
1 Colgate Max Foam @$2.50
1 Dawn Dish Detergent @$0.99
1 Gold Emblem Jelly Beans @$0.99
1 Oreo Convenience Pack @$1.50
3 Gold Emblem Tomato Paste @$0.57ea
Total: $50.17 


I was planning to get the SoftSoap Bar Soap instead of the 1 Diet Coke and the Tomato Paste. I threw these in when I realized I was missing @$7.00 in credit toward the $50 because my store does not carry this soap.


Used:
$10 off $50 that printed 2 weeks ago and expired today
7 $1.00/1 All 3/04 RP
1 $1.00/1 Neutra Air 2/05 SS *exp 3/06
2 FREE 12pk Coke from MyCokeRewards (max $4.99 off)
1 $1.00/1 Colgate 2/26 SS
1 $0.50/1 Dawn P&G Home Mailer
1 CVS Magic Red Coupon Machine Store Coupon for FREE Oreo Convenience Pack (this printed today!)
$16.00ECB from Trans#1


Paid $3.19+tax=$3.39
Got Back $0.99 ECB from Jelly Beans and $10.00CVS Cash Card! The MaxFoam monthly deal did NOT print. I am going to call customer service about it and see what's up. There were no shelf tags for this deal. 

Total OOP: $7.81
I have $0.99ECB and a $10.00 Cash Card for next time! My receipts say I saved $98.37. Not like I'd ever buy laundry detergent at $8.00 a bottle though 
Ignore my mess...this is my couponing table LOL 

Drug Store Trips 2/19

Decided to hit all 3 drug stores this week to get the deals! Sorry no pictures because I put everything away when I got home! 


Total Drug Store Trip: I brought home $73.99 worth of stuff (and those are the sale prices). I spent $16.06. I now have $26 in store rewards. 



CVS:


I went in with $4.00ECB from last week

Store #1

1 Coldcalm @$6.99
3 Eclipse Gum @$1.00each

Used: 
$4.00ECB from last week
1 BOGO Eclipse Gum from tearpad

Paid $4.99

Got Back $6.99ECB from Coldcalm, $2.00ECB from Eclipse and $1.00ECB from my Green Bag Tag 

Store #2
4 Nivea Lip Balms @$2.50each
6 Luden's Cough Drops @$1.67each

Used: 
2 $3.00/2 Nivea Lip
3 $1.00/2 Ludens
$4/$20 from email
$6.99ECB from store#1

Paid $0.07

Got Back $3.00ECB from Nivea, $6.00ECB from Luden's
Total: Paid $5.07, now have $12.00ECB

Rite Aid:

I went in with $0UP

Transaction #1

Brainstrong Toddler @$13.00

Used $2.00/1 IP

Paid $11.00

Got Back $13.00UP

Transaction #2

4 Colgate Toothpaste @$3.50each

2 Newspapers @$1.50each

Used 4 $1.00/1 Colgate

$13UP from Transaction #1

Total: $0.00!

Got Back 4 $3.50UP= $14.00UP

So I spent $11.00 and now have $14UP. There are some great deals for next week though, so I shouldn't have to put any money out! 


Walgreens:


2 Tylenol Precise @5.00each
4 Chapstick @0.99each


Used:
2 $5.00/1 Tylenol Precise 2/19 RP
1 $1.00/1 Chapstick Walgreens Store Coupon


Total: $0.00
Note: The Chapstick sale was last week's and the Precise is the current sale. I went at midnight, not knowing if the Chapstick would still work. 

ShopRite trip 2/16

I adore ShopRite. There needs to be one closer to me! But since I had something I had to take care of in the area, I decided to stop in for some of their hot deals this week. Take a guess at how much I spent and see below if you are right!

Here are the trip details! 


Transaction #1:
10 Sobe Life Waters @$1.00each
Total: $10.60
Got Back $10.00 coupon for next order!


Transaction #2:
4 Hefty Trash Bags @$2.59
4 Mueller's Pasta @$0.89
3 Tyson Chicken Nuggets @$3.49
1 Carpet Fresh @$1.49
1 Fisher Boy Fish Sticks @$1.25
1 Ortega Tortillas @$2.19
1 Nathan's Hot Dogs @$2.99
3 Smithfield Bacon @$2.99
1 Milano Cookies @$1.74
2 Daisy Cottage Cheese @$1.99
2 Dole Grapefruit Surprise Fruit Bowls @$2.50
4 Kraft Parmesan Cheese @$1.00
2 Musselman's Applesauce @$2.00


Coupons:
-4 $1.00/1 Hefty Trash Bags 1/01 RP
-4 $0.55/1 Mueller's Pasta from their website *doubled to $0.89 = FREE
-3 $0.75/1 Tyson Chicken Nuggets 2/12 SS *doubled to $1.50
-1 $1.00/1 Carpet Fresh 1/29 SS
-1 $2.19 FREE Tortillas wyb ANY Fisher Boy product, from Fisher Boy website earlier this week
-1 $1.00/1 Nathan's Hot Dogs Facebook Coupon
-3 $1.00/1 Smithfield Bacon 1/29 SS
-1 $0.50/1 Milano Cookies ShopRite eCoupon
-2 $0.45/1 Daisy Cottage Cheese 2/12 SS *doubled to $0.90
-2 $0.75/1 Dole Grapefruit Fruit Bowls 1/29 SS *doubled to $1.50
-4 $1.00/1 Kraft Parmesan Cheese ANY 2/12 SS=FREE
-1 $0.75/2 Musselmann's Apple Sauce 1/08 SS *doubled to $1.50
-$10.00 Coupon from Transaction #1
-$5.00/$40 Coupon that was mailed out in the area. She asked me if I had one and I told her that I didn't live close, so I didn't get one. So, she scanned one she had laying there! 


Total: $15.28! (savings $84.07)


For a Grand Total or $25.88! The proof is on the receipts:

My $0.50 Trip to CVS!

I went to CVS very early this morning. 
I had $4.00ECB expiring this week to use! So here is what I got for just $0.50!


Transaction #1:
4 Nivea Lip Balms @$2.50each= $10.00
-2 $3.00/2 Nivea Lip Products 2/12 RP -$6.00
Total: $4.00
Used $4.00ECB
Paid: Free!
Got Back $3.00ECB


Transaction #2:
2 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste $2.75 =$5.50
-2 $1.00/1 Colgate Total Advanced 2/12 SS -$2.00
Total: $3.50
Used $3.00ECB from trans#1
Paid $0.50!
Got Back $4.00ECB


So I am right back to where I started with $4.00ECB, but it doesn't expire for a month! I love shopping with spare change and I just adore CVS! 

Shurfine Shopping Trip, saved 66% and stocked up on Soda!

I also scored some great stuff at Shurfine today! 



If you have the $2.00/2 Pepsi Multipack coupon from 1/1 SS, you may want to get to Shurfine this week. They have the 6pk of 16.9oz bottles on sale for $1.98. After the coupon, they are $0.98 each, or $0.16ea bottle of soda! Much cheaper than the gas station! 


8 Pepsi Products 6x16.9oz @$1.98ea
2 Martin's Chips@$2.50ea (didn't make the picture)
2 Fresh Express Salad @$1.50ea
2 Kraft Shredded Cheese @$1.88ea
2 Fruit Rolls Up@$2.00ea
3 Totino's Party Pizzas @$1.25ea
2 Trix Yogurt @$2.00ea
2 Totino's Pizza Rolls @$1.50ea
1 Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls @$2.00


Total before card: $70.27
-$5.00 wyb 10 General Mills products
Total before coupons: $40.98


Coupons Used:
4 $2.00/2 Pepsi Multipack Products 1/01 SS#1
1 $1.00/2 Martin's Chips 12/4 RP BSun
1 $0.50/2 Kraft Shredded Cheese IP *doubled to $1.00 (no longer available)
1 $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks *doubled to $1.00 1/08 GM BSun
1 $0.75/3 Totino's Party Pizzas *doubled to $1.50 1/08 GM BSun
1 $0.75/2 Yoplait Kids Yogurt *doubled to $1.50 1/08 GM BSun
2 $0.35/1 Totino's Rolls *doubled to $0.70 1/08 GM BSun
1 $0.30/1 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls *doubled to $0.60 1/08 GM BSun


Total after coupons: $24.30
Savings: 66%
And I have 48 bottles of soda! 

Great Weis Trip today, saved 74%!

I got this all for $13.97 today! I thought that was really good. Plus I will get back another $1.75 from SavingStar!



Details:
Here was my trip today:

5 Yoplait Light Granola @$2.00ea
2 Betty Crocker Gushers @$2.00ea
1 Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls @$2.00
2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls @$2.00ea
1 Jello No-Bake Pumpkin Pie marked down to $1.50
4 Musselman's Applesauce @$1.67ea
2 Keebler Cookies @$1.99ea
1 Wet Ones @$2.59
1 Hatfield Franks @$1.99
2 Weis canned Tuna @$0.89ea
1 Dollar Spot trash bags @$1.00
1 Weis brand cling wrap@$1.99

Total before card: $54.88

 -$5.00 wyb 10 General Mills products Savings. (This didn't come off automatically...they had to do it manually, so make sure to watch your totals!)

Total before coupons: $36.50

Used Coupons:
5 $0.75/1 Yoplait Light Granola *doubled to $1.50 1/08 GM BSun
1 $0.50/1 Betty Crocker Gushers *doubled to $1.00 1/08 GM BSun
1 $0.30/1 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls *doubled to $0.60 1/08 GM Bsun
1 $1.00/2 Crescent Rolls 1/08 GM YDR
1 $0.55/1 Jello No Bake *doubled to $1.10 Tearpad
 2 $0.75/2 Musselman's Applesauce *doubled to $1.50 1/08 SS#2 BSun
 1 $0.75/1 Wet Ones *doubled to $1.50 IP (no longer available)
 1 $1.00/1 Hatfield Product 10/16 RP
1 $1.00/2 Weis Tuna from Healthy Bites
1 $5.00 CAT from Nestle Deal

Grand Total: $13.97!
Savings of 74%

 Also, I should get back $1.00 from the Keebler Cookies on Savings Star and also $0.75 on the Wet Ones, so $11.22!

Weis Shopping Trip 7/31

I can't wait until I don't work on Sundays anymore...only 2 more left! It seriously cramps my shopping and blogging time! Although, unless I find something else soon, I won't be working anywhere! Sigh... I feel bad that there were 2 great deals that expired when the coupons did at midnight, and I didn't realize it until 11pm. I made it there, but I didn't get to share it. 


Anyway, I spent $16.55 plus $1.20 tax at Weis, did 4 transactions (and it wasn't even my favorite late night cashier working....I think this one is awesome too now! I love the Red Lion Weis!) I saved $62.99! 


I bought:


16 50sq ft Reynolds Wrap Recycled Aluminum Foil, on sale for $2.00ea, used $0.75/1 coupon that doubled to $1.50, so $.50ea (expired 7/31)


4 4pk of Marcal Toilet Paper, on sale for $1.00ea, used $1.00/1 ANY Marcal, so free (expired 7/31) I had more coupons, but these say "One per person" so I asked and she said I could use one per transaction


4 Splenda Essentials on sale for $3.49ea, used $3.00/1 from today's papers, so $0.49 for 80 packets of Splenda. The coupons did not scan and said item not found, but they were definitely right, and the cashier overrode them


2 Wishbone Salad Dressings on sale for $2.00ea, used $1.25/2 from today's paper, so $2.75/2


1 Fresh Express salad for FREE because I bought 2 Wishbone


2 Skippy Peanut Butter on sale for $2.00ea, use $1.00/2 from today's paper, so $3.00/2


1 loaf of Weis Bread for FREE because I bought 2 Skippy


1 McCormick seasoning packet on clearance for $0.84


I am excited I won't have to buy aluminum foil for months! Probably almost a year!