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    Default Bears April Spending

    Another month, another thread. Here are the rules:

    Kroger - Doubles to $0.99. Limit 5 like coupons per transaction
    Giant Eagle - Doubles to $0.99. Limit 12 like coupons per day. Limit 2 like IPs per day.
    Meijer - Doubles to $0.99. Limit 2 like coupons doubled per transaction the rest are accepted at face value.

    At all stores coupons only double up to the price of the product in most circumstances. No overage allowed.

    4-2-12

    Kroger
    2 Spin Bubbles $3.99
    2 Easter Big League Chew $1.00
    4 Gummy Eggs $0.50
    2 Baby Bottle Pops $1.00
    2 Egg Carton Gum $1.00
    2 Cotton Candy $1.00
    1 Cascade Rinse Agent $1.79 MS - $0.25 MQ Db = $1.29
    1 All Pods 10 Ct $0.49 MS
    1 Captain Crunch $1.49 MS
    Tax $0.70
    Total OOP $22.34

    Walgreens
    4 Olay Body Lotion $2.29
    Tax $0.78
    Total OOP $11.94
    I really liked this lotion so splurged on a few more. No longer ringing BOG50%.

    4-3-12

    Kroger
    10 123 Vegetable Oil $1.39 MS
    4 Banana Boat Spray Sunscreen $2.00 MS - $2 HT = Free!
    Tax $0.56
    Total OOP $14.46
    I heard they are having to re-label sunscreens; I have been finding a lot of markdowns. I may have gone a little overboard on the oil, but it was a canola-sunflower blend.

    Giant Eagle
    2 Cheese Nips 8 oz $1.00
    6 Stove Top $1.25 - $0.50 MQ Db = $0.25
    Tax $0.00
    Total OOP $3.50

    Total for the Days $52.24
    Total for the Month $52.24
    Last edited by Bear; 04-05-2012 at 06:53 PM. Reason: spelling
    “Life is nothing without a little chaos to make it interesting.”
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    You are off to a great start! I agree on the oil.. but it isnt like its going to go bad anytime soon as long as you store it right =D

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    4-4-12

    Kroger
    2 Stouffer Family Entrees $5.00 - $2 MQ = $3.00 Thanks Phil!
    1 Kroger Half and Half $2.39
    3 Banana Boat 50 Sunscreen $3.79 MS - $2 HT = $1.79
    Tax $0.80
    Total OOP $14.56

    CVS
    3 Kelloggs Special K Cereal $2.50 - $1/3 IP = $2.16
    1 Gallon Milk $2.49 - Free WYB 3 Breakfast Items IP = Free Thanks Travelgal!
    1 Depends $3.99 - $2 IP - $2 CVS SQ = $0.01 MM
    Tax $0.18
    Used $5 ECB
    Total OOP $1.67
    Received $2 ECB for Depends and $4 ECB for Special K

    CVS
    2 Kelloggs Special K Cereal Bars $2.50 - $1/2 IP = $2.00
    1 Kelloggs Special K Cereal Bar $2.50
    2 Jelly Belly Jelly Beans $1.19 - $2 CVS Candy Q = $0.19
    Tax $0.00
    Used $6.50 ECB
    Total OOP $0.38
    Received $4 ECB for Special K

    CVS
    2 Kelloggs Special K Cereal Bars $2.50 - $1/2 IP = $2.00
    1 Kelloggs Special K Cereal Bars $2.50
    Tax $0.00
    Used $6.00 ECB
    Total OOP $0.50
    Received $4 ECB for Special K
    If all goes well should receive $5 from Savings Star for Kelloggs

    Total for the Day $17.11
    Total for the Month $69.35
    Last edited by Bear; 04-05-2012 at 07:24 PM.
    “Life is nothing without a little chaos to make it interesting.”
    ― Amelia Atwater-Rhodes, Demon in My View

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    Glad they made it!!!
    any FREE's / trial size items

    **Thanks to everyone who's been excellent with trading **


    Quote of the month

    "The safest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it in your pocket."
    Kin Hubbard

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    Quote Originally Posted by phil2853 View Post
    Glad they made it!!!
    They did come the very next day. Then I found out the sale at Kroger was better than the sale at Target because I am an idiot. I guess I forgot to thank you properly. You are the best!
    “Life is nothing without a little chaos to make it interesting.”
    ― Amelia Atwater-Rhodes, Demon in My View

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    Behind in posting, but hey it was Easter.

    4-6-12

    CVS
    2 Special K Fruit Crisps $2.50 - $1/2 IP = $2.00
    1 Special K Fruit Crisps $2.50
    2 Gallons Milk $2.49
    1 Complete Solution $8.99
    Tax $0.47
    Used $5.50 ECB
    Total OOP $15.44
    Received $4 ECB for Special K and $8.99 ECB for Complete
    I had no idea contact lens solution was still FSA eligible. I should have used my Flexible Benefits card to pay.

    Walmart
    1 Chipmunks the Squeakquel DVD $6.99 PM to Target - $3 IP = $3.99
    1 Imperial Margarine $0.09 PM to Carnival Foods
    1 Dozen Medium Eggs $0.09 PM to Carnival Foods
    1 Cool Whip $0.29 PM to Carnival Foods
    Tax $0.48
    Total OOP $4.94
    Walmart was a madhouse. I would have bought the DVD at Target next door, but they were OOS.

    Total for the Day $20.38
    Total for the Month $89.73
    “Life is nothing without a little chaos to make it interesting.”
    ― Amelia Atwater-Rhodes, Demon in My View

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    After trying in vain at 3 stores to find the Physicians Formula skin care, the last store told me to use it on the makeup.

    4-10-12

    CVS
    1 PF Blush $12.99 - $3 Peelie - $13.61 CSO Q Adjusted Down = $3.62 MM
    2 Bunny Suckers $0.49 clearance
    3 Salmon Packets $0.88
    Tax $0.88
    Total OOP $0.88
    Register prompted cashier to adjust PF coupon down. I forgot about the $3 Peelie. I should have grabbed some more stuff.

    Giant Eagle
    36 Powerade $1.00 - Buy 10 Get 5 Free MQ - Buy 10 Get 2 Free Store Promo = $0.55 Thanks granviewgran!
    Tax $2.10
    Total OOP $17.10

    Giant Eagle
    2 Cheerios $3.00 - $0.75 IP Db - $2 Store Promo WYB 3 = $0.50
    1 Multi Grain Cheerios $3.00 - $0.85 IP Db = $1.30
    36 Powerade $1.00 - Buy 10 Get 5 Free MQ - Buy 10 Get 2 Free Store Promo = $0.55
    1 Balsamic Vinegar $2.00 clearance
    1 Value Sour Cream $1.39
    Tax $1.95
    Total OOP $27.64
    Giant Eagles policy is only 2 like IPs a day or I would have bought all regular Cheerios.

    Kroger
    2 Gallons Milk $2.50
    2 Half Gallons Kroger Apple Juice $0.99
    1 Land O Lakes Half and Half $3.19 - $0.55 MQ Db = $2.09
    5 Johnsonville Sausage Links $3.49 - $0.85 MQ Db = $1.79
    4 Honeysuckle White Ground Turkey 3 lb Chubs $3.99 MS
    2 Idaho Potato Bits $2.79 - $2.79 Free IP = Free
    10 Jello Cheesecake Pudding $0.59 clearance - $0.50/2 MQ Db = $0.09
    4 Easter Gummi Eggs $0.25 clearance
    2 Bagged Salad $1.39 MS
    1 Cantalope $1.67
    1 Bunch Bananas $1.73
    2 Meyer Dish Soap $2.99 - $1 HT = $1.99
    2 Bunny Bread $1.50
    1 Schwebel Buns $2.49
    Tax $0.39
    Total OOP $51.92
    Krogers official policy is not to accept free IPs. It helps to go to a store where they know you.

    4-11-12

    Kroger
    6 Swiss Miss Dark Chocolate $0.49 MS
    2 Jello Cheesecake Pudding $0.59 clearance - $0.50/2 MQ Db = $0.09
    1 Protein Powder French Vanilla $8.49 MS
    Tax $0.59
    Total OOP 12.70

    Giant Eagle
    2 Cheerios $3.00 - $0.75 IP Db - $2 WYB 3 Store Promo = $0.50
    1 MultiGrain Cheerios $3.00 - $0.85 IP Db = $1.30
    2 Heluva Good Cheese $2.00 - $0.50 IP Db = $1.00
    Tax $0.00
    Total OOP $4.30

    Total for the Days $114.54
    Total for the Month $204.27

    The Powerade kills me.
    “Life is nothing without a little chaos to make it interesting.”
    ― Amelia Atwater-Rhodes, Demon in My View

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    I am so far behind. Spring is the worst season for me because baseball plays so many games. I am going to type really fast and I may not remember every coupon I used.

    4-12-12

    Kroger
    1 Bakery Bread $1.99 MS
    1 Kroger Rye Bread $1.19 MS
    1 Kroger HotDog Buns $0.69 MS
    1 Kroger Bakery Buns $1.49 MS
    2 Pita Bread $3.59
    1 Kroger English Muffins $0.59 MS
    1 Minute Maid Pure OJ $3.19 - $0.75 IP Db = $1.69
    1 Hummus $2.99
    2 Sara Lee Ham $2.59 MS - $1 MQ = $1.59
    1 Feta Cheese $2.59
    1 English Cucumber $1.25
    2 Raisinette $0.99 - $0.75 TP Db = Free Thanks Phil!
    1 Celery $1.49 MS
    1 Dole Salad $1.49 - $1 MQ = $0.49 Thanks Indianamom!
    1 Peeps $0.59 clearance
    1 Bakery Bagels $1.49 MS
    1 Sushi $4.99
    Total OOP $35.78
    Making Gyros with the leftover lamd from Easter that day.

    4-13-12

    Kroger
    5 Vlassic Relish $1.25 - $0.75 MQ Db = Free
    5 McCormick GrillMates $2.00 - $0.75 MQ Db = $0.50
    2 Heinz Ketchup $2.00
    3 Manwich $1.05
    5 Colgate Toothpaste $1.00 - $0.75 MQ Db = Free
    Total OOP $10.61
    Received $5 OYNO for buying $20 Vlassic,McCormick,and Heinz
    I swear the Manwich was marked $1.00 not $1.05. I could have received one free with the Scan Rite Guarantee. I was in a hurry.

    4-15-12

    Kroger

    I had the kids with me and forgot to give cashier my Kroger card. I didn't catch it until after I paid. My receipt is very funky. I am not even going to try and remember sale prices. Sales are over anyway. No good deals just milk, some marked down bacon, and another Vlassic, Mccormick deal. Orginal receipt $72.69. Received $31.00 refund from CS for sale prices and double coupon amounts. Total OOP $41.69.

    Total for the Days $88.08
    Total for the Month $292.35
    “Life is nothing without a little chaos to make it interesting.”
    ― Amelia Atwater-Rhodes, Demon in My View

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    Starting a new post for my Walgreens deals this week. 3 stores, 3 days, 13 transactions. It is a really good week at Wags for me. Started with $0 RR.

    Walgreens trans #1
    1 NasalEase $9 - $5 MQ = $4
    Tax $0.63
    Total OOP $4.63
    Received $9 RR for NasalEase

    Walgreens trans #2
    1 Similasan $6 - $1.50 MQ = $4.50
    1 Salon Grafix Cream Conditioner (Compare to Wen) $5.99
    Used $9 RR
    Tax $0.84
    Total OOP $2.33
    Received $6 RR for Similasan

    Walgreens trans #3
    1 NasalEase $9 - $5 MQ = $4
    1 Goody Elastic $1.99
    1 Pepsi Next $0.99
    Used $6 RR
    Tax $0.84
    Total OOP $1.82
    Received $9 RR for NasalEase, $1 RR for Goody, and $0.99 for Pepsi

    Walgreens trans #4
    1 Sililasan $6.00 - $1.50 = $4.50
    1 Nice Cinnamon Almonds $4.99
    1 Peeps $0.18
    Used $9 RR
    Tax $0.39
    Total OOP $1.06
    Received $6 RR for Similasan

    Walgreens trans #5
    1 NasalEase $9 - $5 MQ = $4
    1 Delish Maple Cookies $2.99 OMG so good
    1 Gum Eggs $0.12
    Used $6 RR and $0.99 RR
    Tax $0.58
    Total OOP $0.70
    Received $9 RR for NasalEase

    Walgreens trans #6
    1 Similasan $6 - $1.50 MQ = $4.50
    1 Nice Cinnamon Almonds $4.99
    1 Peeps $0.18
    Used $9 RR
    Tax $0.39
    Total OOP $1.06
    Received $6 RR for Similasan

    Walgreens trans #7
    1 NasalEase $9 - $5 MQ = $4
    1 Delish Maple Cookies $2.99
    1 Gum Eggs $0.12
    Used $6 RR and $1 RR
    Tax $0.58
    Total OOP $0.69
    Received $9 RR for NasalEase

    Walgreens trans #8
    3 Aleve 50 count $6.99 - $2 MQ = $4.99
    1 Gum Eggs $0.12
    Used $9 RR and AARP card
    Tax $1.47
    Total OOP $7.56
    Received $10 RR for Aleve, $5 RR for Aleve, and $5 RR for AARP

    Walgreens trans #9
    1 NasalEase $9 - $5 MQ = $4
    1 Pepsi Next $0.99
    1 Gum Eggs $0.12
    Used $5 RR
    Tax $0.70
    Total OOP $0.81
    Received $9 RR for NasalEase

    Walgreens trans #10
    3 Aleve 50 count $6.99 - $2 MQ = $4.99
    1 Gum Eggs $0.12
    Used $9 RR and $5 RR
    Tax $1.12
    Total OOP $2.21
    Received $10 RR and $5 RR for Aleve

    Walgreens trans #11
    1 NasalEase $9 - $5 MQ = $4
    1 Pepsi Next $0.99
    1 Jelly Beans $0.12
    Used $5 RR
    Tax $0.70
    Total OOP $0.81
    Received $9 RR for NasalEase and $0.99 RR for Pepsi

    Walgreens trans #12
    1 NasalEase $9 - $5 MQ = $4
    1 Salon Graffix Conditioner $5.99
    1 Jelly Beans $0.12
    1 Olay Bath Soap $2.49 - $1 MQ = $1.49
    Used $10 RR and $0.99 RR
    Tax $1.22
    Total OOP $1.83
    Received $9 RR for NasalEase

    Walgreens trans #13
    1 NasalEase $9 - $5 MQ = $4
    1 Salon Graffix Conditioner $5.99
    1 Jelly Beans $0.12
    Used $10 RR
    Tax $1.05
    Total OOP $1.16
    Received $9 RR for NasalEase

    Total for the Days $26.67 (Have $27.99 RR remaining!)
    Total for the Month $319.02
    Last edited by Bear; 04-19-2012 at 08:15 AM.
    “Life is nothing without a little chaos to make it interesting.”
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    My goodness you have been busy this month racking up deals! Awesome job with the powerades at CVS, and the walgreens 13!

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