Wednesday, June 22, 2011

I'm back!!

I still have my tumblr account: , but I will be returning to this blog as well. I love them both, but they both have their differences which are appreciated!

Harris Teeter Super Doubles deal 6/22

I spent $21 and saved a total of $78.50. The following are the items, original/sale price, and price after coupon.

2 - 1 pt blueberries 1.67 ea
1 strawberries 1.99 ea
3 - Philadelphia cooking cream 2.00 ea / after coupon FREE
1 Almond Breeze milk 2.50 ea / had a 0.55 coupon and didnt realize that he didnt scan my coupon until I left
2 - Breakstones jalapeno sour cream 1.99 / ac FREE
6 Wheat thins 3.89 BOGO / ac 1.89 for 2
Sorrento string cheddar cheese 3.50 ea / ac 1.50
2 - Biltmore salad dressings 3.99 BOGO / 1.00 for 2
6 Frosted Mini Wheats 3.99 BOGO / 1.99 for 2 / 5.97 for all 6!!!!
3 Grande tortilla chips 2.00 / ac FREE
Boiled peanuts 1.39 ea
HT eggs 0.77 EVIC price!!

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Trying out a new blog site

As of right now I am trying out Tumblr for my blog site...so if you are following this blog, here's the new site: http://couponingcarol.tumblr.com/

Monday, May 16, 2011

CVS 101

Here are the basics of learning how to save at CVS.

Step 1: Go to your local CVS or go to www.cvs.com and order a Extracare card. If you get your card from the store you can use it automatically.

Step 2: Go to www.cvs.com to register your Extracare card for even more savings! They will usually email you a $4 off $20 purchase coupon for signing up online. Also they send those type of emails periodically, so make sure CVS emails are not going to your junk mail!

Step 3: Plan out your first trip to CVS. Start small so that you will not overwhelm yourself. Be sure to check out my scenarios for tips. Also, send me an email and I will be glad to help you plan. couponingcarol@gmail.com

What are Extrabucks (also known as ECB or Extracare bucks)?
Extrabucks print at the bottom of your receipt, and you can use them like cash only in CVS. Some exclusions apply: you can’t use them to buy stamps, alcohol, and prescriptions. See the fine print on the ECBs for full details.

There are certain items that earn you Extra Bucks. There are monthly Extra Bucks based on the amount you spend every 3 months, and there are weekly ones. Be sure to pick up the monthly ad at your store, and you can get the weekly one in the store, mail, the newspaper, or you can always see it each week on the CVS website.

Note: Be sure to scan your Extracare card at the coupon center each time you go to CVS. I have actually scanned it twice and got different coupons.

Please refer to cvs.com for more information on their Extracare policy!

CVS also has a Green Bag tag that you can purchase for $1, and place on your reusable bag. Be sure to have the cashier scan it each day you shop at CVS. For every 4th visit to CVS, you will receive on your receipt a $1 ECB. The green bag tag can only be scanned once daily.

Happy shopping and saving at CVS or cvs.com!!

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Just a note...

Please feel free to replicate my deals, who doesn't like a good deal?! If there is something you do not understand, please feel free to leave a comment and I will answer your question(s) as best I can. If you find a better deal, leave a comment...I'm about finding the best deals to save all of us money! God bless all of you!

Walgreens 5-15-2011



Okay so I got an awesome deal today at Walgreen's!! Though it seems I have more to learn about their policy on how Register Rewards really work, I did a great job today!! Check out my detailed transactions below. (Unfortunately, they were out of the Colgate Proclincal toothpaste today, so I will have to check back on Tuesday for that deal.)


Transaction #1:
3 Gillette Bodywash --> sale price 3 for $10 (earn $3 RR)
3 Gillette deodorants --> price 4.99 ea
6 Dove chocolate bars --> sale price 0.39

Coupons used:
3 - $2 coupons on 1 Gillette Bodywash
3 - Buy one Gillette bodywash get a Gillette deodorant free
$2 RR (earned from buying GUM floss a few weeks ago)

Total OOP (Out of Pocket) = $1.85
Earned total of $3.00 RR


Transaction #2
6 Chex mix --> sale price 3 for $4
1 Chips ahoy with Reese's single pk --> sale price 0.25

Coupons used:
3 - $1.00 off 2 Chex Mix
$2 RR (earned from buying GUM floss a few weeks ago)

Total OOP = 3.30



Total CVS OOP today: $5.15
$3 RR remaining