6/22 Safeway Trip: The Best I Ever Got at Safeway!!

Transaction #1: (my card)

Sargento Cheese $1.99 each (with in-add coupon)
- $0.55 Printable
- $0.55 e-coupon
Total = $0.89

2 Hillshire Farm Sausage $1.99 each 
- $1/2 coupon (5/16 RP )
There was a $1 Catalina promotion when purchase 2 Hillshire Farm Sausages
Total = $1.98 for 2 after the $1 Catalina
Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt $2.00 each

- $1 Printable (only $0.55 came off on the receipt??)

- $1 e-coupon (4 $1.00 e-coupon came off; I thought I only had one)

Total = $ - 2.55

Total Cost = $0.32 (used a $1 Catalina and received another $1 Catalina for the sausage)
Saved $17.34; 98 % Saving

Transaction #2: (BF's card)

2 Hillshire Farm Sausage $1.99 each
- $1/2 coupon (5/16 RP )
There was a $1 Catalina promotion when purchase 2 Hillshire Farm Sausages
Total = $1.98 for 2 after the $1 Catalina
Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt $2.00 each

- $1 Printable

- $1 e-coupon (4 $1.00 e-coupon came off; I thought I only had one)

Total = $ - 3.00
4 Corns $.25 each
Total = $1.00

Total Cost = $- 0.02 (used a $1 Catalina and received another $1 Catalina for the sausage)
Saved $16.85; 100% Saving

More Freebie arrivals

More freebie arrivals for this week. 

3 Nature Bounty pedometer (my address, my parents' address, my bf's address)

Aveeno Sample Shampoo and Conditioner

Dove Sample Deodorant

3 Free Silver Hills Bread Coupons

2 Lanacane Sample pack

Better Homes and Gardens Magazine

6/20 CVS Trip

Transaction #1:

4 Olay Total Effect Body Wash $7 each (get $7 EB wyb $27, limit 1)

- 4 $4 coupon (6/6 P&G)
- 4 Free Ivory products when you buy Olay  (6/6 P&G)

Total = $0.02 + $3.32 tax (used $6.98 EB and a $5 off $25 coupon received via email)
Received = $7 EB for the Olay Body Wash

Final Cost = $3.34


Transaction #2: my card


4 Olay Total Effect Body Wash $7 each (get $7 EB wyb $27, limit 1)
- 4 $4 coupon (6/6 P&G)  - After paying for the $3.32 tax for the first transaction, I decided not to buy any more free Ivory soaps because they are not really free.

Total = $1 + $2.13 tax (used $6 EB and a $5 off $25 coupon received via email)
Received = $7 EB for the Olay Body Wash


Final Cost = $2.13


Also, I will submit for the $12 Olay rebate along with the Olay body wash from transaction #1.

Summary of the 2 transactions: Everything FREE + $6.53 profit ($3.34+$2.13-$12 Rebate)

More Scrubbing Bubbles from Target...

I went to Target today to use the remaining Scrubbing Bubbles power spray coupons that are expiring today. 

Transaction #1:

2 Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-A-Clean Starter Kit - $7.34 each (price cut)
- 2 $5 off Scrubbing Bubbles Starter Kit Printable 

- 2 $5 Target gift card wyb Starter Kit (5/23 SS-regional)

2 Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-A-Clean Refill - $4.14 each
- 2 Free refill wyb starter kit printable (no longer available)

Total = $5.91 and got back $10 Target gift card
Plus, will submit for the $5 SC Johnson rebate (my BF's address)

Final Cost = FREE + $9.09 Profit

Transaction #2:

1 Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-A-Clean Starter Kit - $7.34 each (price cut)
- $5 off Scrubbing Bubbles Starter Kit Printable 

- $5 Target gift card wyb Starter Kit (5/23 SS-regional)

1 Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-A-Clean Refill - $4.14 each
- Free refill wyb starter kit printable (no longer available)

Total = $2.96 and got back $5 Target gift card

Final Cost = FREE + $2.04 Profit

Transaction #3:

2 Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-A-Clean Starter Kit - $7.34 each (price cut)
- 2 $5 off Scrubbing Bubbles Starter Kit Printable 
- 2 $5 Target gift card wyb Starter Kit (5/23 SS-regional)

1 Clean and Clear Face Wash - $2.00 each (price cut) - there was only one cleanser left at my Target.

- $2 Printable HERE or HERE

Total = $5.31 and got back $10 Target gift card

Plus, will submit for the $5 SC Johnson rebate with the Starter kit from transaction #2 (my BF's address)

Final Cost = FREE + $9.69 Profit

6/13 CVS Trip

 

I got all the CVS shopping done on Sunday and found out there is a rebate for the Schick Hydro Razor. :( The rebate is only good for purchases made from 6/14 to 8/18. 

Transaction #1: BF's card

1 Schick Hydro Razor $8.97 each (get $4 EB, limit 1)
- $5 coupon (6/13 SS)

1 Gillette Fusion Power $9.97 each (get $5EB, limit 2) this is the same deal as last week; I already bought 2 so no EB for me but I didn't find out until I got home.  But I did bought one with the $5 survey inside. :)
- 4 coupon (6/6 P&G)

1 Bag of Rubber Hose $0.74 each (selective garden products are 25% off)

Total = $-0.32 + $1.58 tax (used $8 EB and a $3 off $15 coupon) - cashier accidentally applied the EB toward the tax
Received = $4 EB for the Schick Hydro Razor
Also, will receive $5 prepaid visa cash card back on filling out the Gillette razor survey online.

Final Cost = $0.26

Transaction #2: my card

2 John Frieda Shampoo/Conditioner (spend $10, get $3 EB)
- 2 $2.50 Printable (my 6/6 SS did not have the $3 John Frieda coupon)

1 Schick Hydro Razor $8.97 each (get $5 EB, limit 1)
- $5 coupon (6/13 SS)

1 Gillette Fusion Power $9.97 each (get $5EB, limit 2)
- 4 coupon (6/6 P&G)

3 Power Bars 0.99 each (get 0.99 EB-monthly deal, limit 3)

Total = $3.92 + $2.31 tax (used $8 EB and a $5 off $30 coupon)
Received = $4 EB for the Schick Hydro Razor, $5 for the Gillette razor, $3 for the John Frieda hair products, and $1.98 for the power bars.

Final Cost = $0.25 

Transaction #3: my mom's card

2 John Frieda Shampoo/Conditioner (spend $10, get $3 EB)
- 2 $2.50 Printable (my 6/6 SS did not have the $3 John Frieda coupon)

1 Schick Hydro Razor $8.97 each (get $5 EB, limit 1)
- $5 coupon (6/13 SS)

1 Gillette Fusion Power $9.97 each (get $5EB, limit 2) - found another $5 survey inside. :)
- 4 coupon (6/6 P&G)

Total = $0.94 + $2.31 tax (used $10 EB and a $4 off $20 coupon)

Received = $4 EB for the Schick Hydro Razor, $5 for the Gillette razor, and $3 for the John Frieda hair care.
Also, will receive $5 prepaid visa cash card back on filling out the Gillette razor survey online.

Final Cost = $3.75 Profit

Transaction #4: BF's parent's card

1 Schick Hydro Razor $8.97 each (get $5 EB, limit 1)
- $5 coupon (6/13 SS)

1 Gillette Fusion Power $9.97 each (get $5EB, limit 2) - found another $5 survey inside. :)
- 4 coupon (6/6 P&G)

Total = $0.94 + $1.66 tax (used $9 EB)
Received = $4 EB for the Schick Hydro Razor and $5 for the Gillette razor.
Also, will receive $5 prepaid visa cash card back on filling out the Gillette razor survey online.

Final Cost = $2.40 Profit

Summary of all 4 transactions: Everything FREE + $5.64 profit ($0.26+$0.25-$3.75-$2.40)

6/12 CVS Trip

I went to CVS to use the free $2 EB that I got from the coupon scanner(expiring in 3 days).  I got one $2 EB for my BF's account and one $2 EB for my mom's account.

Transaction #1: mom's card

1 Gillette Fusion Razor Gift Pack $9.97 each (this rings up as $9.97 and get $5 EB back)
- $4 coupon (6/6 P&G)

3 Pampers Diaper Wipes $1.84 each (these were on clearance in my store)
- 3 $2 coupon (6/6 P&G)

2 Nature's Bounty Fish Oil $8.29 BOGO
- 2 $3 coupon

also, used $4 off $20 CVS coupon, $0.99EB, $1 EB, and the $2 free EB from the CVS coupon scanner.

Final Cost = $1.66 including tax and got back $5 EB for the Gillette Fusion Razor pack.

Transaction #2: BF's card

3 Skinny Cow Ice Cream 1.00 each (not in the picture, already gave them to my mom)
- 3 $1 Printable

1 Gillette Fusion Razor Gift Pack $9.97 each (this rings get $5 EB back)
- $4 coupon (6/6 P&G)

4 Nature's Bounty Fish Oil $8.29 BOGO
- 4 $3 coupon

1 bag of Bamboo Skewers $1.99 each

also, used $5 off $30 CVS coupon (got it via email), $4.97 EB and the $2 free EB from the CVS coupon scanner.

Final Cost = $1.39 including tax and got back $5EB for the Gillette Fusion Razor pack and $1 for the green bag tag.

Transaction #3: BF's card (scanned the coupon machine and received another $3 off $15 CVS coupon)

1 Gillette Fusion Razor Gift Pack $9.97 each (this rings get $5 EB back) 
- $4 coupon (6/6 P&G)

2 Nature's Bounty Fish Oil $8.29 BOGO
- 2 $3 coupon

also, used $3 off $15 CVS coupon and $6 EB from the previous transaction.

Final Cost = $0.29 including tax and got back $5EB for the Gillette Fusion Razor pack. 

Transaction #4: BF's card

5 Skinny Cow Ice Cream 1.00 each

- 5 $1 Printable

3 Power Bar 0.99 each (receive $0.99 EB back, unadvertised monthly deal, limit 3)

1 Method Detergent $8.99 each

- $2 off Printable

also, used $3 off $15 CVS coupon and $5 EB.

Final Cost = $3.09 including tax and got back $2.97 EB for the three power bars.

will also submit for the Method Detergent Rebate (my mom's address)

More Freebies shipment from last week :)

Another freebie shipment received from last week. 

- 3 Gillette  Fusion ProGlide (my address, BF address, BF Parents' address)

- P&G Sample Pack (Pantene Shampoo/Conditioner Sample, Metamucil Pink Lemonade, Cascade Sample)

- 2 Always Sample Pack (came with a free coupon for Always 18-count package :-) yay!!!

- Poise Pads Sample Pack

6/10 Rite Aid Trip

I went to Rite Aid with my BF today.  We went to 3 different Rite Aids and did 4 transactions.  Here is the breakdown:

Transaction #1:

1 Spinach Seed 0.79 each (50% off)

1 SGD Planter (come with a set of 3) $9.99 each (50% off)

2 Hanging Baskets $2.49 each (50% off) - this is very good price comparing to Home Depot but there were only 2 left. :(

4 Dawn Dish Liquid $0.99 each
- 4 $1 coupon fom Home Made Simple

2 Rite Aid Cotton Balls $1.79 BOGO

Also, used $5 off $20 RA coupon

Final Cost = $14 including tax

Transaction #2:

1 Pressure Spray $3.99 each

4 Pamper Diaper Wipes $2.49 each
- 4 $2 from 6/6 P&G

1 Blink Tears $7.99 each

- $2 from 5/16 RP

Also, used $5 off $20 RA coupon

Total = $8.51 including tax + will get back $7.99 rebate for the Blink Tears (my account)
Final Cost = $0.52
Transaction #3:

5 Pamper Diaper Wipes $2.49 each
- 5 $2 from 6/6 P&G

1 Blink Tears $7.99 each
- $2 from 5/16 RP

Also, used $5 off $20 RA coupon

Total = $4.87 including tax + will get back $7.99 rebate for the Blink Tears (my BF's account)
Final Cost = FREE + $3.12 Profit

Transaction #4: (my BF did the exact same transaction in the last Rite Aid we went)

5 Pamper Diaper Wipes $2.49 each
- 5 $2 from 6/6 P&G

1 Blink Tears $7.99 each
- $2 from 5/16 RP

Also, used $5 off $20 RA coupon

Total = $4.87 including tax + will get back $7.99 rebate for the Blink Tears (my parents' account)
Final Cost = FREE + $3.12 Profit

Summary: I paid only $8.28 ($14+$0.52-$3.12-$3.12) for everything above. :)

6/8 Target Trip

I went to Target again today to get more free Scrubbing Bubbles power sprays and refills.

6 Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-A-Clean Starter Kit - $9.14 each
- 6 $5 off Scrubbing Bubbles Starter Kit Printable 

- 6 $5 Target gift card wyb Starter Kit (5/23 SS-regional)

6 Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-A-Clean Refill - $4.14 each
- 6 Free refill wyb starter kit printable

1 Spray Bottle - $1.29

Total = $26.13 and get back $30 Target gift card

Final Cost = FREE + $3.87 Profit

Plus, will submit for the $5 SC Johnson rebate

6/7 CVS Trip

 

Transaction #1: (my BF's card)

2 Dove Conditioner $3.50 each and get $5 EB wyb $15 worth
- $2/2 Dove Hair Coupon (home mailer from CVS)

4 Dove Deodorant $2.50 each and get $5 EB wyb $15 worth
- 4 $2 Dove deodorant

Also, used $3 off $15 CVS coupon and $4 EB.

Final Cost = $1.30 including tax and got back $5 EB for purchasing $15 of Dove products (received a $5 off $15 coupon on the receipt).

Transaction #2:

6 Dove Deodorant $2.50 each and get $5 EB wyb $15 worth
- 6 $2 Dove deodorant

2 Power Bars $0.99 each ($0.99 EB each, unadvertised monthly deal, limit 3)

Method Detergent $8.99 each
- $2 Method Detergent

Also, used $4 off $15 CVS coupon and $7.97 EB.

Final Cost = $1.93 including tax and got back $1.98EB for the 2 power bars and $5 EB for purchasing $15 of Dove products.

will also submit for the Method Detergent rebate.

Transaction #3:

2 Natures Bounty Fish Oil $7.79 BOGO
- 2 $5 Natures Bounty

Method Detergent $8.99 each

- $2 Method Detergent

 
1 Power Bar $0.99 each ($0.99 EB each, unadvertised monthly deal, limit 3)

Also, used $5 off $15 CVS coupon received from the previous transaction.

Final Cost = $1.92 including tax and got back $0.99 EB from the power bar.
will also submit for the Method Detergent rebate (my BF's address).

6/6 Safeway Trip: Spent $16.08, Saved $32.30 (67%)

I went to Safeway again today to take advantage of the “Buy 8 Save $4” promotion using my BF’s Safeway card.

6 GM Cheerios $1.49 each (buy 8 save $4)
-(6) $1 Cheerios (must register); I found $1 peelies at Target
-$0.55 Cheerios shortcuts e-coupon
Total = $2.39

GM Honey Nut Cheerios $1.99 each (buy 8 save $4)
-$0.55 Honey Nut Cheerios (manufacture coupon from Target.com)
-$0.55 Cheerios cellfire e-coupon
Total = $0.89

Nature Valley Nut Clusters $1.99 each (buy 8 save $4)
-$1 NV Nut Cluster printable
-$1 NV Nut Clusters cellfire e-coupon ($0.40 shortcuts e-coupon also came off)
Total = $-0.40

Coffeemate Creamer $1.99 (with Safeway in-ad coupon)
-0.75 Coffeemate Creamer
Total = $1.24

2 Lucern Cheese $2.99 each
Total = $5.98

Activa Yogurt $2.00 each
-$1 from 6/6 SS (the $0.50 e-coupon did not come off)
Total = $1.00

Watermelon $4.99 each
Total = $4.99

Final Cost = 16.08

Another Freebie & Samples Shipments received...

Yay!!! Another freebie and sample shipments received... 

• 3 Shirley J Sauces (used my address, my BF's address, my BF's parents address)
• 2 Seventh Generation 35 Wipes (used my address, my BF's address)
• 1 Aveeno Hair Shampoo and Conditioner Sample
• 2 John Frieda Collection Shampoo and Conditioner Sample 

6/5 Safeway Trip: Spent $6.60, Saved $33.70 (84%)

2 GM Cheerios $1.49 each (buy 8 save $4)

-(2) $1 Cheerios (must register) use with
-$0.55 Cheerios shortcuts e-coupon
Total = $0.43

GM Honey Nut Cheerios $1.99 each (buy 8 save $4)
-$0.55 Honey Nut Cheerios (manufacture coupon from Target.com)
-$0.55 Cheerios cellfire e-coupon
Total = $0.89

Nature Valley Nut Clusters $1.99 each (buy 8 save $4)

-$1 NV Nut Cluster printable

-$1 NV Nut Clusters cellfire e-coupon ($0.40 shortcuts e-coupon also came off)

Total = $ -0.41

Girards Salad Dressings $2.49 each (buy 8 save $4)
-(4) $2 Girards Salad dressing
Total = $1.96

Wesson Canola Oil $2.49 each (buy 8 save $4)
Total = $2.49

Coffeemate Creamer $1.99 (with Safeway in-ad coupon)
-0.75 Coffeemate Creamer
Total = $1.24

Final Cost = $6.60

Free Starbucks Via Coffee Sample.. Hurry...

Walmart is giving out free samples for Starbucks VIA, fill out the form HERE and will come in the mail in 4 weeks.  Enjoy!!

CVS: 50 FREE Prints

Sign up for a new CVS photo account HERE and get 50 FREE prints.  They are totally free when you select in store pick up.

FREE Samples: Moist Sure, Pureology Hair, Twinlab Whey Protein, Miracle Skin Transformer, Meguiar's Supreme Shine Microfiber

Request a free sample of Moist Sure Soothing Hand Hygiene HERE

Request a free sample of Pureology Hair Sample HERE

Request a free sample of Twinlab100% Whey Protein Fuel HERE

Request a free sample of Miracle Skin Transformer HERE

Request a free sample of Meguiar's Supreme Shine Microfiber Pack of 3 HERE

Free Gillette Fusion Pro Glide Razor.. Hurry...

Gillette is doing another Free Razor deal to the first 20,000.. hurry this deal will not last as they go pretty fast.  Click on the link and fill out the registration HERE.

Target Deal : Shout - Moneymaker

Another Target deal for Shout and potential money maker..

Deal Scenario:

• Buy 1 Shout Stain Treatment - $1.97
• Use the 0.75 coupon here
• Stack it with the $1 Target Store coupon here

Cost = $0.22 only 

Buy 3 and submit for the $5 SC Johnson rebate

Final Cost = $4.34 Profit

5/31 Target Trip: Olay Facial Care Moneymaker and FREE Scrubbing Bubbles

Thanks to HiptoSave and My Frugal Adventures, I was able to get this moneymaker deal from Target before the $2 Olay facial cleanser coupon expires. 

Deal Scenario:

• Bought 14 Olay Facial Wash - $4.09 each (Buy 2 Olay items and get a $5 Target gift card)
  Used (14) $2 off Olay facial cleanser coupons (5/2 P&G - expired 5/31)
  Paid $29.26 and got back $35 Taget gift card = FREE + $5.74 Profit

• Bought 1 Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-A-Clean Starter Kit - $9.14
  Used $5 off Scrubbing Bubbles Starter Kit Printable and the Free $5 Target gift card wyb Starter Kit (5/23 SS-regional)
  Bought 1 Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-A-Clean Refill - $4.14
  Used Free refill wyb starter kit printable coupon = Free + 0.86 Profit

Cost = FREE + $6.60 Profit 

Plus the $20 Olay rebate and the $12 Olay rebate  
Plus the $5 SC Johnson rebate for the Scrubbing Bubbles (with the Shout that I already bought from CVS a couple weeks ago).

Final Cost = FREE + $43.60 Profit

Welcome to my new blog

Welcome to my new blog and first post.  Very excited and hoping to share my Savings Adventures with everyone.  For the past few months, I have been reading many bloggers and websites that show money saving tips and their adventures. I have been following some and also have created some of my own scenarios. Now its my time to share and hope you all will join in with my adventures.

Let the adventure begin!
-Lily