Econo/ShopKo/Target Runs

Last night I made three stops around town.  $26.01 was spent for all the items above.  Here is the breakdown.

First up, Econo Foods:

Keebler Fudge Shoppee Cookies: 2/$3.69 (or BOGO)

$1/2 coupon here

2/$2.69, or $1.35 each

Pringles: 2/$3

$1/2 from 8/30 paper

2/$2, or $1 each

TOTAL SPENT: $4.69

Next was ShopKo:

Covergirl Make-up: BOGO

$2.50/2 coupon I clipped a long while back

I selected the cheapest mascara they had included with the deal, $4.99

2/$2.49, or $1.25 each

TOTAL SPENT: $2.49 (plus tax...I have seemed to misplace my receipt!)

And lastly, Target:

Pampers Jumbo Pack: $9.99

$1.00 coupon

$2.50 coupon here

$6.49

Huggies "Little Movers" Jumbo Pack: $8.99

$3.00 coupon I got in a mailer a long time ago (only good for "Little..." line or Pure & Natural)

$1.50 Target coupon here

$4.49

Johnson & Johnson Baby Wash: $2.24

$1.00 coupon from here

$1.00 Target coupon here

$0.24

Dawn Foam Pump Soap: $2.25

$1.50 coupon from this mailer

$0.75

Bounce Dryer Bar: $3.79

$1.50 Target coupon

$1.00 coupon from 8/30 newspaper

$1.29

Skittles Crazy Cores: $0.52 each

$1.00 Target coupon here

$0.04 for two

General Mills Cereal Cup: $1.00

$1.00 Target coupon here

FREE

Tresemme Hair Spray: $3.00

No coupon, but this was 10% off and I use this every day, so a deal is a deal!

Ziploc Bags: $1.99

BOGO coupon from 8/30 newspaper

2/$1.99, or $1 each

I did not take advantage of the Speical K deal because the selection at our Target was very lacking-and we truly have enough snacks!

TOTAL: $18.83, I saved $19.92!

Stash:

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  Different snacks - cookies & chips.  I need to resist the good deals - we are going to end up gaining so much weight!
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  3 Baby wash (one that I uncovered last night while sorting through a bin-o-stuff, one from previous run!)
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  2 packs of diapers (plus, we have a slight stockpile previously)
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  2 mascara
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  2 soap (one from previous Target run)
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  4 bags of Skittles.  We are going on vacation tomorrow, I'm bringing a pack on the plane for Henry.  An excellent distraction tool.

$75 a Week Grocery Challenge:

I'm only counting the actual food, so...

• $21.43 left.  I want to hit up Cash Wise tonight before we leave to take advantage of some of the shelf/freezer deals.

Econo Foods Deals

 

At Econo, there are a couple good buys:

• Keebler Fudge Shoppee Cookies: BOGO - $1/2 coupon here = cheap cookies!  Henry will be thrilled! :)
• Pringles (same deal at ShopKo): 2/$3 - $1/2 coupon (from 8/30 newspaper) = $2/2
  

ShopKo Deals

In the ShopKo ad I found at least one goody:

• Covergirl cosmetics: BOGO - $2.50 coupon, I got this coupon a while back and it expires today!
• Bounce Dryer Bar: $3.99 - $1.00 coupon from 8/30 paper = $2.99, this may be cheaper at Target because I also have a $1.50 Target coupon...not sure on the price at Target.
• Tide: $6.99 - $1.00 coupon from 8/30 paper = $5.99, again, there may be a better deal at Target on a larger size on sale for $10.99.  We aren't yet in desperate need of laundry soap, so I just might wait for a better bargain.

Target Deals

 

In the Target ad I found a bunch of goodies!

• Special K stuff: $2.39/each
  
• $1.00 coupons for various Special K items are here, making them $1.39 each
• Target $0.50 off Kellogg's Grain or Fruit Snacks are here, making them $0.89 each
• Buy 4 (OOP=$3.56), get a $5 gift card = you earn $1.44
• Pop Tarts: Box one: $2.39 - $1.00 coupon I have from inside of the previous box I purchased - $0.75 coupon here = $0.69 + Box two: $2.39 - $0.55 coupon here - $0.75 coupon here = $1.09 = TOTAL $1.78 + free OJ!
• Huggies Jumbo pack: $8.99 - $1.50 Target coupon - $1.50 coupon here = $5.99  OR I might be able to use a $3.00 coupon I have from a previous mailer (depending on what they have for the $8.99 sale) and get them for $4.50
• Schick Razor: $6.99 - $4.00 Target coupon found in the 8/30 paper = $2.99  OR I might be able to use another $3.00 coupon from an older paper, depending on what razors are included = FREE
• Ziploc Bags: $2.33/each - BOGO coupon (up to $2.19) from 8/30 paper = $1.23/each
• Dawn Foaming Soap: $2.25 - $1.50 coupon I received in the mail from here = $0.75
• Tresseme Hair Spray: $1.99.  I use only this brand - I need to find a coupon!
• On going: FREE General Mills cereal cup with this coupon & $0.04 for two packs of Skittles Crazy Cores with this coupon
  

Cash Wise Deals

 

Tonight I had some time to browse through the Cash Wise ad that arrived on our doorstep yesterday.  I found some really great deals this week!

• Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs: 2/$2.98 - $2.00 in store coupon - $1.00 coupon (MyPoints RedPlum, but I don't see it on the RedPlum website...) = FREE +overage
• Lean Cuisine's: $1.68/each - $1.00/3 coupon found here = $1.35/each (and I am SO glad I didn't buy them last week for $2.00 at Econo!)
• Gold N Plump Chicken: $3.00 off sale + $1.00 coupon found here = $4.00 off - more cheap chicken!
• Jennie-O Turkey Store: 2/$5 (a great deal alone) - $1.75 Catalina - $1.00 coupon from 8/30 newspaper = 2/$2.25
• Del Monte Fruit Cups: 10/$10 (or $1/each) - $1/3 coupon found here = $.066 each
• Lays Potato Chips: $1.88 w/ special mailer coupon - $1 coupon (I printed this one long ago) = $0.88
• FREE item of the week w/ $25 purchase is Cash Wise Hamburger or Hot Dog buns, I'll be getting Hot Dog buns to go with all my free hot dogs!
• If you got the in-home mailer with the bonus coupons, the $3.98 bag of frozen chicken is a great deal.
  

SUPER Target Run

 

Today we went to the Minnesota State Fair - and we had a great time, despite the thick crowds of people and the COLD weather.  It didn't even hit 70 degrees today!

However, being in the Cities also allowed me to stop at a Super Target.  And a Super Target means variety!  Exactly what our teeny tiny Target does not have!

My little haul-o-goods is above:

• Kellogg's Cinnabon bars: 2/$4 - 2/$1 Target coupon - 2/$.50 coupon = $0.50/box
• Lucky Charms: $1 - $1 Target coupon = FREE
• Kellogg's Pop Tarts: $1.52/box - $1 coupon - $0.75 Target coupon = FREE
• Skittles Crazy Cores: $0.52/each - $1 Target coupon = $0.02/each
• Covergirl Eyeliner: $2.89 - $1 Target coupon - $1 coupon = $0.89

My total OOP was:  $1.93

When the cashier rang up my items, she had a bit of trouble getting things to scan, and my total OOP was around $4.  This was still really great, but it was much higher than I expected.

As I re-ran the numbers in my head, I realized something was askew.  So, I went over the receipt, and sure enough.  For the coupons that would not scan, she actually charged me for the face value.  So, back inside I went and they quickly saw the error and refunded my money.

While I'm still very pleased with this run, the screw up kinda "stole my thunder" on my first "cheap sweep". 

All well!  With this couponing becoming a habit, I have many more cheap sweeps in front of me!

Stash:

• More snacks! :)
• The Skittles might be a give away to some kids at church...we'll see if I can think of something extra special and fun with them.
  

$75 a Week Grocery Challenge Update:

• $26.12 left
  

$0.15 coffee creamer bliss

Remember the coffee creamer from Target for $0.15? 

It's goooooooood!