My trip today

Well, my trip wasnt all that great.  BUT, was good enough for me.  Saving 40 some odd percent on my bill compaired to paying full price or even just discounts for that weeks sales.  I think i rocked. 

Items
      2   gallons milk (used $1.00 off any dairy)
     72   koolaid packets (used 3 buy 10 get 5 free and 4 buy 2 get 1 free, however when she scanned them the buy 10 get 5 free rang up $1.00 each and the buy 2 get 1 free rang up .20 cents each)
      2    stove top stuffing (used mperk $1.00 off 2 and used .55 cents off two)
      3    mt dew ( on sale for 4/$5.00 also have to pay .10 cents deposit)
     10   pks of taco bell seasoning (on sale for .39 cents a peice)
     12   cans  taco bell refried beans (on sale .54 cents a can)
      8     frozen corn ( 0.82, not on sale but i only buy frozen veggies)
      1     small tortilla (1.19 not on sale)
      2     large tortilla (1.59 not on sale)
      4     liquid dial (.99 cents on sale plus used .35 cents coupon)
     18    yoplait yogurt ( 10 for $5.00 used 3 coupons for .40 cents off 6)
       4    danimals collisons (on sale for 1.89 used 1 coupon for save 1.oo off 2 (was a cat coupon), and used 2 coupons for .55 cents off one)
       3     meijjer brand cheese singles (on sale for 3 for $5.00)

total    $113.84
oop     $  68.96
savings$  44.88

Meijer Shopping Trip

My shopping trip to meijer today.


4 grands buscuits (used mperk $1.00 off 4 plus 2 q's .30 cents each)
4 cambells soup at hand (used mperk $1.00 off 4)
3 mt dew


Each was on sale for $1.00.  The deal was 10 for 10 get the 11th free.

Total before coupons and discounts  $19.19
Total oop after discounts and coupons $6.30
saved $12.89
also got 3 coupons from the cat machine. save $1.00 off next dairy purchase of $5.00 or more, $1.00 off next purchase of produce $5.00 or more, and $1.50 off  next cookies and crackers purchase of $5.00 or more.

Slow go

Well its been a slow go for a few weeks.  Is ok, im totally ok with it.  Just hope there is some better ad's out there soon.  I can not wait to be able to go to the store...with my 200 bucks and walk out with 500-600 bucks worth of food.  I know that seems alot to spend on food for those that are extreme couponers.  But, i want to start out extremly slow.  Its not the easiest where i live to get awesome deals.  Most of the time the stores have the deal the week after the coupon expires.. TOTALLY frustrating then.  But, i will keep it up.  I will get to a point where my cuboards are allways full...



Have a great day all.

Rite aid coupon policy

I took just a little bit of time today to read up on rite aid's coupon policy.  I have posted the pdf file link to those that are interested in printing it.  Its always a great idea to keep a copy of every stores coupon policy you shop at.  Reasons being is some cashiers are not trained in their stores coupon policy.  I have read over and over stories of how people are not allowed to use their coupons just because the cashier or managers didnt know their own coupon policy.  I have not yet encountered this issue.  Probably because i havent started couponing to the extreme.  WHICH someday i hope to get to. 

http://images.iheartriteaid.com/RACouponPolicy.pdf

SLOW week

This week is gonna be a slow one for me.  I really wish i could get more grocerys to stock up on. I'll keep my chin up and hopefully next week will be better.  I hope that in 6 months from now ill have a room filled with my stockpile and pics to show. And pics of the stuff im able to start donating bk. Our pantries are so low that your only allowed to get from them once every 6 months.

Comments

Ok, i know i havent posted. But havent had any deals to discuss.  But, I wanted to let you know your comments are wanted. Please be nice and considerate.  Being mean and name calling isnt allowed.  I personally wont tollerate it.  But if there is something you want me to look into and discuss my views id be more then pleased to do so..


Laters,

Choices

I know we all face this as couponers.....Do i HOLD these 4 up rewards hoping next week ill get stuff for free with more up rewards.  OR, do i buy the cleaning supplies for 15 bucks and use some coupons to make it slightly cheaper and get the 5 up rewards.  I am hoping to figure this out soon.  I am totally excited that im learning.  I want this to be something that by this time in 6 months i can say i have saved HUNDREDS of dollars not only on cleaning supplies. But also on food. Seems to be my issue right now. I can find all the great deals for non food items but NOT food.