3x's A Winner at Kmart Doubles! (10/3)

I did it. I actually went to Kmart 3 times this week. I haven't been to Kmart that many times in the last 3 years!  I got some great items to add to my donation box for our local women's shelter and animal shelter.  I didn't have any issues at the register and all the associates I encountered were very friendly and helpful.  That was an unexpected surprise considering the horrible experiences I have had in the past at this particular store.  The overall appearance and cleaniness of the store still isn't up to Target's standard, but this Kmart, in my opinion, seems to be making strides with improving their customer service.  I hope they keep up the good work in that area!

More great deals from tonight using my coupon match ups.  Check out my first two trips here and here.

(4) Purina ONE Dog Snacks $3.79ea
(6) Purina ONE Canned Dog Food $1.29ea
(2) Fancy Feast Cat Food Appetizers $1.29ea
(6) Friskies Indoor Selects Canned Cat Food $.79ea
(2) Secret Flawless Deoderant $3.89
(1) Whiskas Temptations Cat Treats $1.99
(3) Cans Rotel $1.49ea
(1) Bag American Fare Tortilla Chips $1.99
(1) lb Velveeta $3.00
(2) Welch's Refridgerated Grape Juice $2.50ea
(2) 4ct Croissants from the bakery $1.00ea
(1) 6ct Tilapia Fillets $5.30

Additional qs used not listed in my coupon match up: $2/$5 Fresh Bakery or Seafood, B2G1 Rotel from Sept AY, $1.50 off any Tortilla chips wyb 2 cans Rotel and 1lb of Velveeta (both the Rotel and the Tortilla chip qs doubled!), and of course, $5/$50 Kmart register q.

My OOP was $7.28 and all these items originally would have cost me over $60.00!!!!

Special thanks to my friend at PalmettoStateSaver for the q trades!  My furry kids thank you from the bottom of their bellies!

Hope you enjoyed doubles week as much as I did!

Happy Saving!

Planning My Attack on Publix 10/4

I found lots of FREEBIES at Publix this week so I am strategically planning my assault for Sunday.  I will do at least three or four transactions to get more than one of whatever the Penny item happens to be - cross your fingers it's a good one! If it's not then I'll combine some of my transactions and take advantage of my $5/$25 CVS and Rite-aid qs to get even lower OOP.

I know you're probably wondering what on earth I could possibly need after you checked out my stockpile post, but veteran couponers know couponing is an addiction.  If you're still a newbie, don't worry!  It doesn't take long to become one with the coupon.


I will be so sad when the GM cereal deals end...

Transaction #1
Buy 2 Cookie Crips cereal $1.99ea
-Use (2) $1/1 Cookie Crisp from Better at Home booklet
-Stack with $1/2 GM cereal Target q = $.98 for both
-Then use (2) $1 off OJ to buy 2 quarts of Px OJ ($1.29ea) = $.58 for both
-And use Better at Home booklet q for FREE reusable bag ($2.49 cooler bag) wyb 2 GM products

Buy 1 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls $1ea
Buy 1 Progresso Soups $1.25ea

-Use $1/1 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
-Use $.25/1 Progresso Soup RP 9/13 or 10/4
-Use $1 off Pillsbury bread wyb Progresso Soup Better at home booklet
-Use FREE bag wyb 2 GM products (score another cooler bag for me!) = All FREE & $.25 Money Maker!


Total due for transaction #1 = $1.31, save $12.23

Transaction #2
Buy 5 Nestle Toll house cookie dough $1.59ea
-Use (5) $1/1 PR 9/13 or register here (be careful! ad prints after q) = $2.95 for all 5
These will be great to use as Halloween treats for my kids classes instead of candy - costs less too!

Buy 1 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls $1ea

Buy 1 Progresso Soups $1.25ea
-Use $1/1 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
-Use $.25/1 Progresso Soup RP 9/13 or 10/4
-Use $1 off Pillsbury bread wyb Progresso Soup Better at home booklet
-Use FREE bag wyb 2 GM products (that's bag #3!) = All FREE & $.25 Money Maker!

Total due for transaction #2 = $2.70, save $12.69

Transaction #3
Buy 4 Scrubbing Bubbles Cleaners (about the only thing I use for the bathroom!) $1.54ea
-Use (4) $1/1 One Stop Publix booklet = $2.16 for all 4

Buy 1 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and 2 Cinnamon Rolls $1ea
Buy 1 Progresso Soups $1.25ea
-Use (1) $1/1 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and (2) $1/1 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls
-Use (1) $1 off Pillsbury bread wyb Progresso Soup
-Use (1) $.25/1 Progresso Soup SS 9/13 and 10/4
-Use (2) FREE bag wyb 2 GM products = FREE for all and $.25 Money Maker! (that's bag #4 if you lost count already. wink!)

Total due for transaction #3 = $1.91, $13.48

I have more to add but I keep losing my train of thought.  Can't...stop...watching...Coming ...to...America... with Eddie Murphy...must resist...oh crap!  I'm hooked.

Happy Saving and I hope you're being more productive than me!

Round Two At Kmart 10/1

I mainly went back to Kmart to check out the prices on a few items to see if they would end up being a good deal and to use my $2 off produce q.  I did find a couple of things that might interest you so I updated my Kmart Super Doubles Coupon Match Up again!  If you didn't see my first score at Kmart, check it out here!

2nd Trip Buys:

(3) Bags Hersey Kisses w/ Almonds sale price $2.50ea
(4) Colgate Whitening toothpaste 8.2oz sale price $2.50ea
(6) American Greetings Birthday cards $.99ea
(2) 22ct Kotex liners $1.29 - goes straight to the donation drawer
(2) 10ct w/ 4 bonus Bic Twin Select for sensitive skin razors $3.49ea - most likely will find their to the donation drawer too! (my store was out, but found lots of these by the registers!)
(3) Tic Tac Chill mints $1.49ea
(4) Cream of Mushroom Soup $1.29ea
(2) Kiss nail art stickers $1.29ea
1.41 lbs Bananas $.97
Sleeve celery $1.99
Romaine lettuce $2.06

I used my $5/$50 q and $2 off produce q to lower my OOP which was $8.06 after tax!   These items cost $51.63 before qs and tax!

Just a quick point to stress: Remember to hand over your $5/$50 q before your other qs otherwise the register won't accept it.  I learned this the hard way at the last doubles event!

What's In Your Closet?

I was reviewing my monthly totals and grocery store receipts last night and it got me to thinking...um, no comments from the peanut gallery about smelling smoke, thank you.  What do we NOT need to buy for the next 3, 6, 9, or even 12 months?  I have been couponing for about a year, and only seriously for the last 6 months.  In that time, I have been able to take advantage of some great triples and doubles events and I noticed that I had accumulated quite a stockpile, growing to the point that I am running out of space to store stuff!  I was wondering what you had stockpiled but, I also want to know what do you HAVE to buy each week, no matter what?

For at least the next 3, 6, or even 9 months we are stockpiled on these items:

FOOD
Eggo Waffles

Assorted types of breakfast bars

Cereal (more like 2 months!)

Coffee-mate creamer

Chicken Leg quarters

Assorted snacks (cookies & cheeze-its)

Capri-suns

Rice

Flour

McCormick Salt and Pepper

DiGiorno Frozen Pizzas

Cole's Garlic Bread

Bagels

Popscicles

Premade Hamburger patties

Planters Trail Mix

Assorted Varities Pasta Noodles

Pop-tarts

G2 Powdered Drink Mix

Mac & Cheese

Salad Dressing

Mustard

Ketchup

Butter

Fruit Snacks
Pickles
Frozen Breaded Chicken Patties
Cake Mix and Frosting
Jelly and Peanut Butter
BBQ Sauce
Syrup
Salsa
Aluminum Foil
Ziploc Bags
Napkins

CLEANING SUPPLIES
Swiffer mop and duster refills
Wood/Furniture Polish
Febreeze
Windex & various other cleaners and air fresheners
Laundry Detergent
Softener
Baking Soda
Bleach
Dryer Sheets
Magic Eraser


PETS
Canned Dog Food
Canned Cat Food
Dry Dog Food
Dry Cat Food
Cat Litter
We have plenty of grass for the dog to do his business!
Dog Treats

HEALTH & BEAUTY
Lotion
Soap & Body Wash for all 4 in our household
Shampoo and Conditioner
Mens and Womens Razors
Hand Soap
Mouthwash for adults and kids
Floss
Extra toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Nail Polish
Mascara
Eye Shadow
Blush
Make up remover and sponges (for foundation)
Nail Files
Nail Clippers
Shaving Gel
Mens and Womens Deoderant
Toilet Paper


Weekly we have to buy the following:
Milk
Lettuce or salad mix
OJ
Half & Half
Fresh Fruit
Sliced or Shredded Cheese
Fresh Veggies (if we are out of frozen)
Meat (if we don't have anything stockpiled or want a treat!)

What's in your closet?

Success at Kmart Super Doubles Event Today!

I took a little time today to use all my BOGO qs to get FREE dog and cat food at Kmart.  Some stores impose a 10 q limit on doubled qs per transaction, but my store raised theirs to 25!  Yeah, baby!  Check out what I got!

(8) Purina ONE canned dog food $1.29ea
(8) Fancy Feast appetizer wet cat food $1.29ea
(8) Friskies Select Indoor canned cat food $.79ea
(4) Cans Pringles $1.50ea
(2) 50ct Ziploc sandwhich bags $2ea
(8) 2oz Glade Candles shelf price marked $2.99, but rang up $2.50ea
(3) Boxes Special K cereal $2.50ea
(2) Boxes Special K crackers $1.99ea
(2) 12ct American Fare water bottles for kids (lunch box size) $2.49ea

I used a $5/$50 Kmart coupon.  See all my coupon match ups here!

So what's my total you ask?  Drum roll please....... $4.24 OOP!!!!!  $2.74 was what I paid in wonderful SC state sales tax.  Just imagine, original retail price for all this was $55.42 before tax! That's some serious savings!  Good luck on your trip to Kmart!

I also got quite a few coupons to use on my next visit: $2 off fresh produce, $2 off deli or fresh meat, $2 off fresh bakery or seafood, save $5 onyo, and another $5/$50 coupon.

Kmart Super Doubles Coupon Match-ups *Updated 10/1*

If you haven't already taken advantage of the Kmart Super Doubles event...what's wrong with you?  If you're like me, the answer is DH wants to know where I would actually store all the FREEBIES I bring home.  We are pretty stockpiled in the house right now, but it sure is hard to pass up FREEEEEE!!!!!!

Some guidelines for Kmart doubles event:
**BOGO qs are doubling if the item price is $2 or under so you get both items FREE.
**If you use a $5/$50  Kmart q make sure to give it to your cashier before your other qs.
**If the item is on sale 2/$4 you do not have to buy both, each item rings up at the reduced price.
**You can only use 10 qs per transaction, but some stores let you use 20 - just ask!

Here are some coupon match-ups for FREE items and other great deals!

*Buy 5 Special K products and save $5 instantly when you check out! (limit one offer per transaction)
Special K cereal 4/$10 and Special K crackers $2.50ea (you can mix and match)
-Use (5) $1/1 Special K cereal, $1/1 Special K Blueberry cereal, or $1/1 Special K crackers (you should be able to print 2)
Your qs combined with the instant $5 off when you check out will make these all FREE or MM (if your store allows overages)
-If you still have a Kelloggs Fuel for School booklet, use the $2 q off any 12pk store brand water wyb Special K cereal and any Special K protein snack (exp 9/30) = FREE or cheap water!

*Buy $25 in participating products, get back $5 to use onyo or spend $50 and get $12 to use onyo.  The list of products participating is HUGE, but most stores have a tag on the shelf to identify it as a qualifying item.  Here are some of the products that are included: Unilever (Dove, Ragu, Hellmanns), Kimberly Clark (Huggies, Kleenex, Viva, Cottonelle), and SC Johnson (Pledge, Windex, Ziploc, Glade). 

FREE:
Rimmel Mascara $3.29
-Use $2/1  RP 8/23, Sept AY, Oct AY = FREE

Dove Visably Smooth Deo $3.99
-Use $2/1 from here = FREE (qualifies for $5 or $12 onyo)

Secret Deo $2.49
-Use $2/1 from Kmart booklet

TAG body spray $3.89
-Use $2/1 P&G (exp 9/30) = FREE

Bic Silky Touch or Select Twin razors $3.49
-Use $2/1 SS 9/20 = FREE

Reach Floss $1.49
-Use $1/50/2 from here to sign up and receive instant printable q = 2 FREE

Ponds 15ct Towelettes $3.29
-Use $1.50/1 from here = FREE

Aveeno Lotion 2.5oz $3.29
-Use $1.50/1 from June AY = FREE

Kotex Panty Liners $1.29
-Use $.75/1 SS 8/23 = FREE

Nivea Lip care (chapstick) $1.99 (N. Charleston store was sold out)
-Use $1/1 RP 8/30

Jergen's Lotion $2.19
-Use $1/1 Jergens from Kmart Booklet or here = $.19

Ladys or Mens Speedstick sale price $2
-Use $.75/1 SS 9/27 = $.50

Crest Toothpaste assorted varities 4.2oz $3.29
-Use $1/1 P&G 9/27 = $1.29

Colgate Whitening toothpaste 8.2oz sale price $2.50
-Use $1/1 SS 9/13, SS 9/27, Fall AY = $.50

Johnson & Johnson Travel First aid kits $1
-Use $1/1 SS 8/02 = FREE

Huggies Wipes
-Use $2/1 here = FREE (thanks Valerie!

Sally Hansen nail color & SH LaCross beauty tools, price range from $.99 to $1.99
-Use multiple $1/1 qs avail in Kmart Booklet, Sept AY, Oct AY, RP 8/02, RP 8/23, and RP 9/13 = FREE

Ziploc Bags prices range (look for any under $2)
-Use BOGO q SS 8/30 = 2 FREE (qualifies for $5 or $12 onyo)
-Use $1.50/2 from here = $.50 for both

Chinet Plates $3.29
-Use $2/1 SS 8/30 = FREE

Kleenex single boxes $1.99
-Use B3G1 tearpad and blinkie for $.55/3 = $1.22 ea for 4 (not great, but if you need it now)

Clorox Wipes $2.50
-Use $.75/1 peelie = $1

Glade candle refill 2/$5 (N. Charleston store is out of the tins w/ the $1.50 q inside)
-Use $1.50/1 q from inside the tins = FREE (qualifies for $5 or $12 onyo)

Glade Gel Warmer $1.99
-Use SS 9/20 = 2 FREE (qualifies for $5 or $12 onyo)

Glade 2oz Soy candles $2.99
-Use $3/1 from One Stop. One Store px booklet - its a mfr q! = FREE (qualifies for $5 or $12 onyo)

Tic-tacs sugar free $1.49
-Use $.75/1 = FREE

Lifesavers Bagged Candy price range $1.29 to $1.59
-Specially marked bags have $1 q inside - turn it around and buy another bag = FREE

Coffeemate Sticks $1.29
-Use BOGO RP 8/9 or here to sign up for instant q = 2 FREE

Kashi Cereal (if Honey Sunshine is included) $3
-Use $1.50/1 from here = FREE

Venom Energy Drink not sure of price
-Use BOGO q from here = 2 FREE

Campbells Soups $.99
-Use $1/2 from here = 2 FREE

Hershey Bliss Candy bars (not sure of price)
-Use BOGO from SS 9/20 - 2 FREE

Sunny D Smoothie $1.49
-Use $.55/1 SS 5/31, this was also found in Sept Better Homes and Gardens = $.39

Pringles $1.50ea
-Use $1/2 P&G 8/30 (exp 9/30) or $1/4 P&G 8/27 = $.50ea or $1ea

Campbell's Soup at Hand $1.50
-Use $.50/1 SS 8/30 = $.50

Welch's Refridgerated GRAPE Juice $2.50
-Use $.75/1 SS 8/16 = $1

Texas Toast Croutons $1.99
-Use $.55/1  RP 9/13 = $.89

Domino Light, Dark, or Confectioners Sugar $1.19
-Use $.40/1 RP 9/13 = $.39

Begging Strips $2.50
-Use $1.50/1 from here

Hartz Crunch n Clean $3.79
-Use $2/1 from SS 8/30 = FREE

Purina ONE Dog biscuits $3.79
-Use $2/1 One Stop. One Store Px booklet - its a mfr q = FREE

Purina Carvers Snacks $3.49
-Use $1/1 RP 9/13 = $1.49

Purina Beneful Dog Snacks $3.99
-Use $2/1 One Stop. One Store booklet Px (mfr q) = FREE

Purina ONE canned dog food $1.29
-Use BOGO RP 9/13 = 2 FREE

All Natural Temptations Cat Treats 2/$4
-Use $1/1 SS 9/13 = FREE

Goodlife Cat Treats $2
-Use $1/1 RP 8/16 = FREE

Fancy Feast $1.29
-Use BOGO from RP 9/13 = 2 FREE

Friskies Indoor Cat food $.79
-Use BOGO from RP 9/13 = 2 FREE

American Greetings Cards $.99
-Use $1/3 cards Kmart booklet = $.99 for all 3

I keep finding more great deals!  Let me know of any I missed!

Saving High at Bi-Lo!

I make a quick stop at Bi-Lo today to check out the NY Strip steaks on sale for $2.99ea.  As long as they aren't too fatty, as I was forwarned they sometimes are, I wanted to pick some up as a treat for my fam.  I found 4 that weren't too bad looking, I guess. :-)  I'm not the best judge of steaks to begin with.  I have no idea how to cook them either.  I also picked up 3 pks of the Angel Soft toilet paper that was on sale and I had a rain check for Magic Erasers from when they were BOGO a few weeks ago.
Here's how it worked out:

$11.96 = (4) steaks at $2.99ea
FREE = (3) 4 roll pks Angel Soft toilet paper $.98ea (used $.50/1 RP 9/13 - q is for 4 roll double pk but everyone else seems to be doing the same deal, so...)
$.62 = (4) 2ct Magic Erasers (BOGO sale raincheck + $1.00 P&G 8/30 + $.75 home mailer q + (2) BOGO  P&G 9/27)
$.10 credit for bringing 2 Bi-Lo reusable bags

$13.23 OOP after tax and saved $18.62 and I only need $5.66 to reach my next fuel perk reward to get $.10 off each gallon of gas at Speedway.  Whoohoo!

Freebies on Monday? No Way!

I hope you got up early enough to get your FREE box of Smuckers Uncrustables.  I didn't!  I had a doctor's appointment - ugh.  Which I might add, I wasn't able to go to because of an 11 car pile up!  Crazy drivers made me miss my appointment (any excuse to avoid getting stitches works for me, wink, wink) and miss out on a freebie my DD loves!

Photobooks are great holiday presents for grandparents.  You can get a FREE 5x7 photobook by becoming a fan of Walgreen's facebook page before October 2nd (shipping and handling is not free).  Walgreen's facebook page will have more specific details on October 2nd, but make sure you become a fan before then!

What's better than going to see a great theater production?  Going to see it for FREE, of course!  Go to 5th Annual FREE Night at the Theaters to see if your area/state production houses are participating in the event on October 1st.  If your area is participating, make certain you get up extra early on October 1st to reserve your tickets - they go quick!

Update on Kmart Super Doubles Event

There were lots of rumors about the Kmart Super Doubles Event, but I read lots of blogs this morning reporting some great successes!  All qs have been doubling, not just P&G!  So if you haven't already, plan your attack and get some great deals!  To sweeten the deal, click here and print a $5/$50 coupon valid until 10/3/09.

Happy Saving!

Publix Penny Item 9/27 & 9/28

The Publix Penny item is Publix 6pk bottled water!

This is a great deal if you have kids playing fall sports. I know you go through bottled water like, well...water!

The Goose Creek Px doesn't have the new Green Advantage flyers in yet (last one exp on 9/25), but they do have the new "Fresh, Flavorful, Frozen" booklets at customer service.  They also have the Better at Home $20 savings booklets.  This one is different than the one they have had in the past.  The previous one only had a few qs in it, but this one has several pages of qs.  It's located near the front of the cereal aisle in it's own display stand that comes about waist high.  The display has both the smaller and bigger Better at Home booklets in it. 

These are the qs from the larger booklet:
All are manufacturer coupons and expire 11/2


$1/2 Nature Valley, Curves , Fiber One, Caribou Coffee Chewy Granola Bars, or Chex Mix Bars
$1 off Whole Grain Total Cereals, various types
$1 off Cookie Crisp Cereal
$1/2 General Mills Cereals Various types
$1/2 any Frozen Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls OR Mini Cinnamon Rolls
$1/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, Roll-Ups or Stickerz
$1/2 Cheerios Snack Mix or Chex Mix or Chex 100 Calorie Snack
$1/3 Old El Paso Products
$1/3 Hamburger Helper, Tuna or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals
$1/2 Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations Dough Sheets
$1/2 Betty Crocker Potatoes (except Potato Buds)
$1 off Muir Glen Product any (you can get tomato paste for $.09!!!)
$1/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Frozen Vegetables
$1/2 Pillsbury Honey Butter Grands Biscuits
$1/2 Totino’s Rolls Snacks
$1/2 General Mills Cheerios, various types
$1/8 Yoplait Yogurt cups or any flavor Yoplait Original or Light Smoothie
$1 off Cascadian Farm product any
$1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
$1/2 Toaster Strudel Pastries

And ladies...let's remember to practice ethical couponing.  My store had a new display stand set up for Nature's Own bread and on it was supposed to be a tearpad with qs, but the entire tearpad had already been taken.  I really don't believe that entire tearpad of qs was used since all the bread was still there.  I was just in there on Friday, two days ago...The same thing happened this week with the new display stand of Pillsbury Easy frosting.  Don't think I won't call you out, if I see you doing this. 'Nuf said.