Kroger and WalGreens

New qs that will match up with the current Kroger sale. Better hurry a new sale will start on Wednesday.

*Pam 1.99 - .35q = .94
*Wesson oil 1.99 - .25q = 1.24
*Speed Stick deodorant .99 - .50q = -.01 MM
*these are part of the mega sale be sure to get these items in lots of 8; you can mix and match*
6 Pillsbury grands .98 = 5.88 - 3 .30qs = 2.70 earn $4 CAT OYNO = -.82 MM


WalGreens: (sale runs Sunday thru Saturday)
Reeses .89 - .55q 3-14-10 stack them with .39 Walgreens q = -.13 MM
Dove conditioner 4 - 1.50q =2.50 earn $4 RR = MM
Simply Saline 7 - 1q (various inserts) = 6 earn $7 RR = MM
Halls cough drops 1.99 -1q 3-28-10 stack with Walgreens .99q = -.01 MM
Air Wick Minis 3.99 - 4q 3-7-10 SS = -.01 MM

Target

Transaction at Target #1
12 Gillette Body washes 1.79 - 4/2q 2-21-10 P&G = -2.52
4 Gillette Body washes 3.59 - 2q 3-7-10 P&G = 6.36
15 St Ives body washes .99 - 1q 3-21-10 SS = -.15
14 Bandaids .99 - 1q 1-2-10 RP = -.14
17 Tide Ultra .99 - 1q 3-7-10 P&G = -.17
My total was 7.38 
(Should have been 3.38 but when I got home I realized one of my $4q had been skipped or I didn't give her enough. ugh!)

Transaction at Target #2
16 Bath Buddie Bars .99 - 1q 3-7-10 RP = -.16
2 Nesquik chocolate milks (not pictured my kids drank them) = 2.98 
4 St Ives Face Scrubs .97 - 1.50q 3-21-10 SS = -2.12
20 Gillette Body washes 1.79 -4/2q (they over rode the q and took off 3.58/2) = 0.00
6 binders .48 = 2.88
1 Gillette body wash 3.99 (don't know how this got in my buggy and b/c it must have been in by mistake I didn't use a q ugh! again!)
Tax = .38
Total = 7.95
Grand Total $15.23 
Not bad but my mistakes doubled my total OOP; I wanted to post this to show you we are human, busy moms, get distracted and not every transaction is going to work like you may think. Even those of us who have been doing this awhile make mistakes. Don't beat yourself up, learn from them and go on. I like to think that it all "comes out in the wash" so to speak. There have been times when deals went way better than I had expected.  

Sugar

Found some Imperial powdered sugar on closeout for $1 used .35q 3-14-10 SS = FREE

Also noticed some other sugar products on closeout but they were out of stock so I didn't check to see if I had qs to match, but you may want to check it out!
Every thing tastes better when it is free!

Sunday coupon preview

The following qs are just a few highlights I see in this coming weekends RP insert:

Dove Hair Care Products Save $2.50/1 ETS
Hellman’s Save $0.50/1 (these are part of the March Madness Sale for 2.49 q - .50q = 1.49)
Snuggle Fabric Softener Liquid 32 load or larger or Dryer Sheets 70 ct or larger Save $3.00/1 (This q will make these free or MM somewhere!)

Click this link to see the complete list
sunday coupon preview

A few things you may want to add to your March Madness list.

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter .98 - .50q (I am not sure where I got this q, but I think it was a Kroger q insert in the Chronicle) if you don't have it there is an IP here (type in zip code 77304)= FREE
**Huggies 72ct wipes closeout 1.61 - .50q 3-21-10 SS = .61
**Pampers wipes 1.99 - .50q 3-21-10 SS = .99
Tasters Choice instant single serve packs 1.09 - .50q (not sure which insert this q came out of) = .09
2pk Dial bar soap 1 - .35q 3-7-10 RP = FREE
Wet Ones wipes 40ct 1 - .75q peelie = .25
3 Betty Crocker pouch potatoes 1ea = 3 receive $3 ONYO Cat = Free or MM if you load qs from here Cellfire and here Shortcuts
***These are not the best prices I have ever seen on wipes but if you are in need of wipes and haven't stockpiled yet this is certainly better than full price***


March Madness ***these are items that must best purchased mix matched in lots of 8; prices listed are after discount***
Smart Balance sour cream 1.49 - 1q 3-21-10 RP = .49
Oscar Mayer Lunchables .99 - 1q 3-21-10 SS = -.01 MM
2 Green Giant Steamers .78 - .50/2 3-7-10 SS = .28ea (Not all stores have these as part of their sale)

Cellfire has re-loaded

If you load digital coupons to your shopping cards (if you don't you should) head on over to to Cellfire they have posted new coupons.

Paper Towels

I have failed to mention that on a regular basis the P&G (Proctor and Gamble) put out a .25 q on any Bounty paper towel or napkins. Kroger always has their Bounty basic paper towels for $1.09 and periodically runs them  for $1. So...when those qs come out I cut them and always pick up three rolls when I go to Kroger. Remember that Kroger will double or triple 3 of any like qs per transaction. 1.09 - .75 = .34 per roll and .25 per roll if you catch them on sale.

March Madness

This sale should run from 3/17 -3/30
(*The prices posted reflect the discount taken at the register for the mega event WYB 8 participating items*)
The following are the things I have been getting:
Mega event items:
2 Lays Potato chip made with all natural ingredients *2.29ea - 1q 3-14-10 SS = 1.29 x 2 = 2.58
1 Frito Lay cheese dip *2.29- $3q tearpad on dip WYB 2 bags chips =  -.71 (my cashier entered the full $3)
2 International Delight coffee creamer *1.99ea- 1/2q  3-7-10 SS = 1.49 x 2 = 2.99
Birds Eye Fozen veggies *1.68-.35q 2-28-10 SS = .63
2 Scotch brite scrubbers *.50ea - .75/2 q 3-7-10 SS = .25    or IP 1/2 = FREE
4 Coke 2 liters *.75ea - 1/4peelie = .50 ea x 4 = 2.00
2 12pk Coke *2.79ea - 1/2 q booklet found in Kroger = 2.29 x 2 = 4.58
Lysol Toilet bowl cleaner *1.79 - .50 q 3-14-10 SS = .79
Ritz Munchables  pretzel chips *1.99 - 1 q 3-14-10 SS = .99
2 Kraft cheese *1.67ea - 1/2q blinkie = 1.17ea x 2 = 2.34
1 Purina One cat food (3.5#) *4.49 - 3q 2-28-10 SS = 1.49
2 Whiskas cat treat *.49ea - 1/2q  2-14-10 RP = -.01ea x 2 = -.02
Ronzoni *.75    IP IP IP  = Free
2 classico sauces *1.49ea - 1/2 IP = .98ea x 2 = 1.98 THEN use1.50 beef  WYB 2 classico pasta sauces q  3-14-10 SS towards any purchase of fresh ground beef

Remember to get the full discount on the above listed items you MUST purchase in lots of 8. You can mix and match but think in lots of 8. If you mess up and finish checking out double check your receipt before you leave and if you miss counted you can go to customer service and add enough items to fix it. I have done it before.

Other items:
***Reach toothbrushes = Free
***Listerine Pocket paks = Free
***Reach Flossers = Free
***Snickers = Free
2 Nestle Crunch candy bars .50 - BOGO q 3-7-10 SS = .11/2 (my cashier took the free one off at .89)
Various Hefty cups and plates on closeout - .50 q 1-31-10
Dixies bathroom cups on closeout Sponge Bob 5 oz and reg 3 oz - .35q 3-14-10 RP Also in the same RP there is a rebate form for these cups spend $20 get $5 rebate
Centrum Silver multivitamin 100ct  closeout 4.89 - 3q 1-3-10 RP = 1.89
One A Day Multivitamin 100 ct closeout 4.29 - 2q (not sure which insert) = 2.29 Also found a tearpad for a rebate for 4.50 WYB 3
Os Cal extra D Caplet 60ct  on closeout 4.49 - 3q 1-10-10 RP = 1.49
***denotes items I have already posted so see previous posts for the specifics on these scenarios***

I know this is a long list and I will go over my weekly budget of $150, however; I have money carried over from previous weeks when I did little to no shopping. Remember that when you have a good stockpile you can "skip" weeks of shopping if the sales aren't good or if you are unable to get out. I still set aside that weeks grocery budget and carry it forward for weeks such as these.

You may also wonder about buying so many junk items such as chips, candy and cokes. Don't think we live on junk food, however; one of my current goals is to stockpile these types of items for upcoming summer camps, family reunions, vacations, etc. You will save a small fortune on these items if you bring them along on your trips rather than purchasing them at a convience store, snack stand, or even full price later at a grocery store. We travel monthly throughout the year in our RV and I like to keep heat-and-eat, snacks, etc on hand.

HEB Freebies

$.99 Vicks cough drops $1.50/1 Any one Vicks Product 02-21-10 & 03-07-10 P&G  = $.51 OVERAGE
Pair the above with Free Puffs WYB 2 Vicks products = FREE

You will need to pick up some items to cover your overage. I picked up some meat and produce since we rarely get qs for these items.  Checked out at Self check-out qs didn't beep it was a very simple transaction!

A Few Kroger Freebies

2/$1 Snickers candy bars 2-21-10 RP $.50/2 = FREE 
$1 Reach toothbrushes 1-03-10, 3-07-10 RP $1/1 = FREE 
$1 Reach Flossers or dental floss 1-03-10, 3-07-10 RP $1/1 = FREE
$1 Listerine pocket packs 03-07-10 RP (I also have some qs that predate this insert but are not sure which insert they came in but am guessing 1-03-10 RP) .$50/1 = FREE

Sorry for the Silent Treatment

I am very sorry for not posting a grocery list in the past few weeks. Number one there has been very little to buy as the sales have been poor. Number two my family was very sick for a few weeks and we are just getting back into normal life. However, stay tuned because there is supposed to be a good sale coming to Kroger next week. I will use this dry spell as a perfect example for creating a stockpile. You might be thinking your cupboards would be bear if you didn't go to the store for a few weeks...well when you  have an abundance of things around you are very thankful when you kids are sick and you just can't get away. There were a few dashes into the store for milk, bread and eggs, but little else. We even had most of the over the counter medications we needed on hand; of course they were things I had stockpiled at little or no cost. Needless to say all the stresses of having a large sick family was enough, I am thankful I wasn't stressed about groceries, there were plenty on hand. It might interest you to know during our sickness we used 13 boxes of tissues...free Puffs plus tissues! Only the best for my crew!