Price Chopper - May 4th

Second stop on shopping today was Price Chopper....to get more of the Pepsi products at the great price.  Again, did two transactions so could use the PC coupons.  I had my daughter do one and I did the other.

First transaction:

• 2 Lipton tea 12-pks ($6.99 ea) $13.98 - $4 (Advtg sale) - $1.98 (PC cpn) - $2 manf cp = $6 for 2
• 2 Pepsi 20-pks ($7.99 ea) $15.98 - $4 (Advtg sale) - $3.98 (PC cpn) - $2 manf cp = $6 for 2

Total OOP incl tax and deposits = $14.64
Total retail price:  $32.60
Total savings:  $17.96   ---   55%

Second transaction:

• 2 pkgs hotdogs ($4.99 ea) $9.98 - $4.99 (B1G1 Advtg sale) - $1 manf cp = $3.99 for 2
• 1 pkg Goldfish bread  $3.49 - $0.55 manf cp = $2.94
• 1 cat litter $6.49 - $1.49 (Advtg sale) - $1.10 manf cp = $3.90
• 3 Old El Paso products (reg $2.49, $3.19, $2.19) $7.87 - $1.98 (Advtg sale) - $0.60 manf cp = $5.29 for 3
• 2 brownie mix ($2.99 ea) $5.98 - $1.98 (Advtg sale) - $1 manf cp = $3 for 2
• 2 Lipton tea 12-pks ($6.99 ea) $13.98 - $4 (Advtg sale) - $1.98 PC cpn - $2 manf cp = $6 for 2
• 1 Tropicana punch $1.99 - $0.99 Advtg sale = $1
• 2 Sara Lee lunch meat ($4.99 ea) $9.98 - $2 (2 x $1 on pkg cpn) - $2 (2 x $1 manf cpn) = $5.98 for both
• 1 Wholly guacamole $2.99 - $0.49 (Advtg sale) - $1 manf cp = $1.50
• 1 lb turkey bacon $2.79 - $0.29 (Advtg sale) - $0.50 manf cp = $2
• 2 Pepsi 20-pks ($7.99 ea) $15.98 - $4 (Advtg sale) - $3.98 (PC cpn) - $2 manf cp = $6 for 2

Total OOP including tax and deposits - $44.72
Total retail before sales and coupons:  $84.64
Total savings:  $39.92   ---   47%

Total OOP both transactions:  $59.36
Total retail both before sales and cps:  $117.24
Total for both:  $57.88   ---   49%

Next stop was Target.....but my arm is sore from typing, so I'll outline that trip tomorrow.

Walgreen's - May 4th

Another coupon shopping trip today after my PT visit....first stop Walgreen's:

• 1 Lysol spray $3.49 on sale - $1 manf cp = $2.49 plus got $1 in RR for next wk
• 1 Tylenol Precise $7.99 - $5 manf cp - $3 Wal cp = FREE plus $0.01
• 1 Tampax - $6.99 on sale - $3 manf cp = $3.99 plus got $2 RR for next wk
• 8 Hershey bars ($0.49 ea on sale) $3.92 - $1.96 (4 x B1G1 manf cp) = $1.96 for 8
• 2 deoderant ($2.99 ea on sale) $5.98 - $2.99 B1G1 manf cp = $2.99 for 2 plus got $2 in RR for next wk
• 1 Bic razors $5.99 - $3 manf cp = $2.99 plus got $2 in RR for next wk
• 2 U pads ($3.50 ea on sale) $7 - $2 (2 x $1/1 cps) = $5 plus got $2 in RR for next week
• 1 shampoo $2.99 (on sale) - $1 manf cp = $1.99 plus got $1 RR for next week

Total OOP including tax, and including using $2 RR from Sunday = $22.31
Total retail price before sales and coupons:  $58.28
Total savings:  $35.97   ---   62%   plus got $10 in RR for next week

Price Chopper - May 1

Because of the fantastic Pepsi coupons this week, that were PC ones and could only be used one per order, I split today into two parts.....I used a set of the coupons and had my husband also do so.....here are the highlights:

Husband's transaction:

• 2 Pepsi 20pks ($7.99 ea) $15.98 - $4 (Advtg savings) - $3.98 (PC cpn) - $2 manf cp = $6 for both

Total OOP including tax and bottle deposits = $8.64
Total savings = $9.98   ---   54% savings

My transaction:

• 2 loaves bread ($3.89 ea) $7.78 - $3.89 (B1G1 Advtg sale) = $3.89 for 2
• 2 Lawry marinades ($3.59 ea) $7.18 - $3.59 (B1G1 Advtg sale) - $1.50 manuf cp = $2.09 for 2
• 1 Wholly Guacamole $2.99 - $0.49 (Advtg sale) - $1 manuf cp = $1.50
• 1 BarBQ sauce $2.49 - $0.99 (Advtg sale) = $1.50
• 1 pkg fresh pork ribs $12.29 - $2 manuf cp = $10.29
• 2 Pepsi 20 pks ($7.99 ea) $15.98 - $4 (Advtg sale) - $3.98 PC cpn - $2 manf cp = $6.00 for 2
• 2 Dole fruit crisps ($2.59 ea) $5.18 - $1.18 (Advtg sale) - $1.50 (2 x manf cp) = $2.50 for 2
• 1 bag pretzels and 1 bag chips (reg $2.99 and $3.49 ea) $6.48 - $0.98 (Advtg sale) - $2 manf cp = $3.50 for both
• 3 Lays chips ($3.99 ea) $11.97 - $2.97 (Advtg sale) - $3 PC cpn = $6 for 3
• 2 Gatorade Prime ($1.59 ea) $3.18 - $1.18 (Advtg sale) = $2 for 2
• 2 Gatorade Recover ($2.29 ea) $4.58 - $2.58 (Advtg sale) = $2 for 2
• 2 Gatorade ($1.50 ea) $3 - $1 (Advtg sale) - $2 (2 manuf cp for free when buy other gatorades) = FREE for both
• 1 Sierra Mist 2L $1.67 - $1.67 manuf cpn (free w/chips) = FREE
• 2 Lipton Tea 12-pks ($6.99 ea) $13.98 - $4 (Advtg sale) - $1.98 PC cpn - $2 manf cp = $6 for 2

Total OOP including tax and deposits - $51.57
Total savings - $50.48   ----   49% savings  plus earned $0.40 gallon gas discount

Total PC OOP (both transactions) - $60.21
Total retail for both transactions - $120.67
Total savings (both transactions) - $60.46   ---   50% savings

Walgreen's - May 1

Did really well on this trip....I only got things that were on sale and that I also had coupons for...didn't note full/regular price but register tape indicates the advertised savings.....which is part of the overall $127.12 SAVINGS this trip.....below are the highlights:

• 6 sm boxes Capt Crunch cereal ($1 ea) $6 - $3 (3 x $1/2 cps) = $3 for 6 ($0.50 ea)
• 2 bags Dunkin Donuts coffee ($6.99 ea on sale) $13.98 - $3 (2 x $1.50/1 cps) = $10.98 for 2 ($5.49 ea)
• 4 boxes Osteo BiFlex (for my neighbor) ($19.99 ea) $79.96 - $39.98 (B1G1 sale) - $18 (3 x $6/1 cps) = $21.98 for 4 ($5.50 ea) plus got $3 cp for next purchase
• 2 cans mushrooms ($1 ea) $2 - $1 (Wal cp) = $1 for 2 ($0.50 ea)
• 2 U tampons ($3.50 ea on sale) $7 - $2 (2 x $1 cps) = $5 for 2 - plus got $2 in RR for next wk
• 1 bag chips $2.99 - $1 manf cp = $1.99
• 1 2L PepsiMax $1.89 - $1.89 (manf cp) = FREE
• 2 Colgate toothpaste ($2.79 ea) $5.58 - $2.79 (B1G1 sale) - $1.50 (2 x $0.75 manf cp) = $1.29 for 2
• 2 toothbrushes ($2.49 ea) $4.98 - $2.49 (B1G1 sale) - $1.50 (2 x $0.75 manf cp) = $0.99 for 2
• 1 Noxema razors $3.99 - $2 manf cp = $1.99 plus got $2 in RR for next wk
• 1 Bic razors $5.99 - $3 manf cp = $2.99 plus got $2 in RR for next wk
• 1 10 pk mailing envelopes $1.99 - $1 (Wal cp) = $0.99
• 3 6x9 bubble mailers ($1.19 ea) $3.57 - $2.40 (Wal cp) = $1.17 ($0.39 ea)
• 1 Benadryl cream $5.99 - $1 manf cp = $4.99
• 1 box bandages - $3.79 - $1.90 (B1G1 50% sale) - $0.50 cp = $1.39
• 1 First Aid pack $4.99 - $4.99 (free w/bandaide purchase) = FREE plus had $15 in cps
• 1 Tylenol Precise $7 99 - $3 (Wal cp) - $5 manf cp = FREE plus made $0.01
• 2 packs batteries ($2.99 ea on sale) $5.98 - $2 (2 x $1 cps) = $3.98 for 2 ($1.99 ea)
• 4 candy bars ($0.49 ea on sale) $1.96 - $0.98 (2 x B1G1 manf cps) = $0.98 for 4 ($0.25 ea)

Total retail of all items (before any savings and discounts):  $194.60
Total OOP which included using $4 RR from last wk, and including tax and bottle deposit = $67.48 --- 65% savings, plus got $6 in RR and a $3 cpn

Target Shopping Trip - April 30th

Did pretty well - I was able to find some good deals on Clearance items, and was able to use quite a few coupons that were expiring 4/30.  I didn't keep track of all of the "regular" prices for the items on sale or temporary mark-down, so my savings calculations are only from the known price.  Here's what I got:

• 3 Finish Quantum 10 ct ($2.69 ea) $8.07 - $3 (3 x $1/1 manf cp) = $5.07 for 3 ($1.69 ea)
• 1 Tide Stain Release tabs  $6.99 - $3 manf cp = $3.99
• 1 Sunchips $3 - $1 tar cp = $2.00
• 1 Little Debbie cloud cakes - $2.78 - $0.55 manf cp = $2.23
• 4 Snack-Pak puddings ($0.95 ea) $3.80 - $0.95 (B3G1 manf cp) = $2.85 for 4
• 2 Lean Pocket ($2 ea) $4 - $1.25 manf cp = $2.75 for 2
• 2 bxs froz toquitos ($5.49 ea) $10.98 - $3 (sale prc) - $4 (2 x $2/1 manuf cps) = $3.98 for 2 ($1.99 ea)
• 1 Garlic Bread $2.09 - $0.55 manf cp = $1.54
• 2 Kraft 2% singles ($3.29 ea) $6.58 - $1.75 (2 manf cps) = $4.83 for 2
• 2 bags Hershey Bliss ($3.49 ea) $6.98 - $1.06 (clearance) - $1.50 tar cp = $4.42 for 2 ($2.21 ea)
• 1 bx poptarts $3.54 - $0.79 (sale) = $2.75
• 1 bag Gortons fish $5.19 - $1.56 (clearance) - $0.50 (manf cp) = $3.13
• 2 bags Nestle choc chips ($3.14 ea) $6.28 - $2.06 (clearance) - $1 manf cp = $3.22 for 2 ($1.61 ea)
• 1 12pk Pepsi $5.29 - $0.79 (sale) = $4.50
• 8 Pillsbury cookie dough ($2.54 ea) $20.32 - $6.16 (clearance) - $4 (4 x $1/2 manf cps) = $10.16 ($1.27 ea)
• 2 Jello pudding 6-pks ($2.79 ea) $5.58 - $1.68 (clearance) - $1.20 (2 x $0.60/1 manf cps) = $2.70 for 2 ($1.35 ea)
• 1 Pillsbury Moments $2.54 - $0.77 (clearance) - $1 manf cp = $0.77
• 1 Country Crock sticks $1.67 - $0.51 (clearance) - $1 manf cp = $0.16
• 1 Degree travel size $0.97 - $1 manf cp = FREE + $0.03
• 1 Secret travel size $0.97 - $0.75 manf cp = $0.22
• 1 Listerine oral mist $2.49 - $0.38 (clearance) - $1 manf cp = $1.11
• 1 Colgate Wisp 4-pk $2.29 - $1.15 (clearance) - $0.75 (manf cp) = $0.39
• 1 OsCal 160 ct  $10.99 - $5.51 (clearance) - $1.50 manf cp = $3.98
• 2 bags cat treats ($1.64 ea) $3.28 - $1.50 (2 x $0.75 cps) = $1.78 for 2 ($0.89 ea)
• 1 bag Purina Naturals cat food $4.79 - $2 manf cp = $2.79
• 1 bag Purina Cat food $4.12 - $1 manf cp = $3.12
• 4 Purina Apetizers food ($1.20 ea) $4.80 - $1 tar cp = $3.80 for 4 ($0.95 ea)
• 1 bag Beyond Cat food $7.49 - $2 tar cp - $2 manf cp = $3.49
• 1 cat litter $6.99 - $1.10 manf cp = $5.89
• 2 bottles Tums ($3.69 ea) $7.38 - $2 (2 x $1/1 tar cp) - $2 (2 x $1/1 manf cp) = $3.38 for 2 ($1.69 ea)
• 1 60 ct band-aides $1.87 - $0.50 manf cp = $1.37
• 1 10 ct band-aides + 1 Neosporin ($0.97 + $3.94) $4.91 - $1.50 manf cp = $3.41 for both
• 2 bxs Granola bars ($1 ea) $2 - $1 tar cp - $1 manf cp = FREE for both
• 4 pkgs shredded cheese ($2.89 ea) $11.56 - $2.96 (sale) - $2 (2 x $1/2 tar cps) = $6.60 for 4 ($1.65 ea)
• 4 Reese's PB cup ($0.69 ea) $2.76 - $1.38 (2 x B1G1 tar cps) = $1.38 for 4
• 2 Chex Mix ($2.34 ea) $4.68 - $1.10 (sale) - $0.50 tar cp - $0.50 manf cp = $2.58 for 2 ($1.29 ea)
• 2 pks gum ($1.29 ea) $2.58 - $1 tar cp - $1 manf cp = $0.58 for 2 ($0.29 ea)

Total Retail of all items on sale/clearance and/or had cps = $184.77
Total savings = $95.82 --- 52% savings

Today's Shopping - the stats

3 stores
2 hours time

Total retail value - $207.97
OOP spent - $88.53
Total savings - $119.44
Overall percentage saved - 57%

Plus have $4 for Walgreen's next week, and a new $0.50 cpn from PC, plus earned $0.10 in gas credit

Today's Shopping - cont'd yet again

Price Chopper:

• 1 Magnum ice cream bars  $3.99 - $1 (manuf cpn) = $2.99
• 3 Healthy Choice dinners (reg $2.99 ea) $8.97 - $2.97 (Adv crd savings) - $2 (2 manuf cpns) = $4 for 3
• 2 pkgs egg noodles (reg $2.19 ea) $4.38 - $2.20 (Adv crd) - $1 (manuf cpn) = $1.18 for 2
• 1 pkg chicken nuggets (reg $4.50) $4.50 - $0.50 (Adv crd) - $1 (manuf cpn) = $3
• 3 pkgs fresh brkfst sausage (reg $3.99 ea) $11.97 - $4.47 (Adv crd) - $3 (3 manuf cpns) = $4.50 for 3
• 2 cans coffee (reg $4.79 ea) $9.58 - $3.60 (Adv crd) - $0.98 (PC cpn) - $1 (manuf cpn) = $4 for 2
• 4 jars peanut butter (a three pack special pack and another single jar) (reg price $4 and $2.79) $6.79 - $1 (PC cpn) - $1 (manuf cpn) = $4.79 for 4
• 1 Mio water flavor $3.99 - $3.99 (PC cpn) = $0.00 - free
• 1 pkg hot dog rolls (reg $2.99) $2.99 - $0.99 (Adv crd) - $1.01 (PC cpn) = $0.99
• 2 boxes Trix cereal (reg $3.29 ea) $6.58 - $1.58 (Adv crd) - $2 (PC cpn) - $1.10 (2 manuf cpns) = $1.90 for 2
• 2 boxes Cheerios cereal (reg $3.19 ea) $6.38 - $1.38 (Adv crd) - $2 (PC cpn) - $1 (manuf cpn) = $2 for 2
• 2 bags petzels (reg $2.99 ea) $5.98 - $0.98 (Adv crd) - $1 (PC cpn) = $4 for 2
• 3 12-pks soda (reg $5.29 ea) $15.87 - $3.90 (Adv crd) - $0.97 (PC cpn) = $11 for 3
• 1 8-pk soda (reg $4.69) $4.69 - $0.70 (adv crd) - $3.99 (PC cpn) = $0.00 - free
• 1 16 oz soda - $1.79 (son needed a drink)
• Plus had $5 cpn off total order from last week's shopping - this more than covered the bottle deposits and tax

Total OOP including deposits and tax - $44.01    Total savings - $57.31    57% savings