12/15 & 12/16 Rite Aid ... Spent $7.26 ... Saved $158.56

12/15 Rite Aid ... Spent 11.04 ... Saved $125.12

 2 Frosted Mini-Wheats, 4 Advil Congestion, 2 Zicam Cold Remedy, 3 Fusion Power, 4 Hershey's Kisses, 2 Hershey's Bliss

12/16 Rite Aid ... Spent $-3.78 ... Saved $33.44

20 AA Duracell, 20 AAA Duracell, Skittles .... That's right after the $5 rebate we got paid $3.78 to take this home.

12/12 Big Day at the Pharmacies ... Spent $48.92 ... Saved $238.88

We hit all three pharmacies (Rite Aid, Walgreens and CVS) for some good deals.

Rite Aid ... Spent $18.32 ... Saved $106.43

4 boxes Rice Krispies, 3 boxes Fruit Loops, 8 bags Reese's Pieces, 2 bags Tostitos, 4 bags Hershey's Kisses, 2 Hormel Compleats Meals, 2 Colgate sensitive toothpaste, scrub brush, pair of socks, Hersheys bar, Crystal Growing kit.


Walgreens ... Spent $16.62 ... Saved $66.68

4 Dr. Pepper, 2 bags Butterfinger miniatures, 2 Listerine, 8 bags M&Ms, ActiveOn Arthritis, Olay lotion, Olay body wash


CVS ... Spent $13.98 ... Saved $65.77

4 boxes Raisin Bran, 2 Fixodent, 2 Herbal Essence shampoo, 2 Renpure Organics shampoo, 2 Glade scented reed diffuser, Azo itch relief

12/10 Walgreens ... Spent $5.63 ... Saved $14.54

16 Gift Bags, 4 rolls Hallmark wrapping paper, 3 Soda, 1 cup

12/9 Target ... Spent $33.89 .. Saved $69.80

Dirt Devil Vacuum, 10 packs Glade scented oil candle refills, 7 Glade winter collection candles, 3 Glade scented oil candles

12/4 Publix ... Spent $60.50 ... Saved $145.07

2 Green Giant canned Veggies ($0.14 each), 8 Idohoan Mashed Potatoes (FREE + $0.30 profit each), 6 Ronzoni Quick Cook Pasta (FREE + $0.31 profit each), 8 Coles Cheesesticks/Cnnamonsticks ($0.84 each),  5 FramRich Cheesesticks ($2.49 each), 4 Lysol Neutra air ($0.79 each), 8 Scotch tape ($0.09 each), 4 Stouffers Family Entrees ($2.99 each), 9 CapriSun ($0.79 each), 2 Silk Milk ($0.50 each), 2 Melatonin natural sleep aid (FREE), 5lb Red Potatoes ($1.99), Skippy natural p-nut butter ($0.99), Aleve-D 20ct ($4.99), CoffeeMate Creamer (FREE), Smart Balance Milk ($0.79)

11/29 CVS ... Spent $4.39 ... Saved $28.97

Emerson Telescope, Olay Body Wash, Secret Deodorant

11/28 Walgreens ... Spent $3.52 ... Saved $40.42

3 Domino's Powdered Sugar, 2 Quaker Instant Oatmeal, 7 Command Hanging System

11/27 Publix ... Spent $28.06 ... Saved $85.99

4 Tombstone Pizzas, 5 Pilsbury Savorings, 9 Eggo Fruit Pizza, 5 Pilsbury Cinnamon Rolls, 5 SoBe, 8 Chunky soup, 4 Simply Smart Milk, 2 Jiffy Muffin mix, Loaf Publix Bread

November Couponing Results

Here are our results for November.  These results are pulled from my Coupon Receipt Log, download a blank version and the tutorial by going to the Receipt Log tab so you can track your savings.

Spent $523.02 ... Saved $1,455.81 (think of it as free product) ... that is 74% savings.
Weekly Average Spent $122.04 ... Before couponing we spent $175.00 per week.
Budget savings for November $226.98 (that is cash in our pocket)

Top stores for November:
Publix - Spent $193.66 ... Saved $485.27 ... 71%
CVS - Spent $42.90 ... Saved $162.75 ... 79%
Rite Aid - Spent $53.93 ... Saved $236.64 ... 81%
Target - Spent $128.94 ... Saved $349.70 ... 73%

11/26 Rite Aid ... Spent $14.70 ... Saved $71.98

Revlon Ceramic Hair Straightener, 4 Fruit Loops, 4 AA Duracell, 6 pair Coziest Socks, Philips Universal Remote, Colgate Total, Colgate 360 Toothbrush, 2 Rubbing Alcohol, 4 Carmex, Cottonelle Flushable Wipes

11/26 CVS ... Spent $26.76 ... Saved $89.55

Belgian Waffle Maker,Oral B Vitality rechargeable toothbrush, Eucerin Body Lotion, Renpure Organics Conditioner, Carmex, Colgate Sensitive, Phillips earbuds, 2 Listerine 3 pocket packs, 5 M&Ms, 5 Reeses Pieces

Homeless Shelter Donation

We decided to donate to Jessie's Place for Women and Children this Thanksgiving.

2 - 11 pound turkeys, Oster 18 quart roaster oven, 7 boxes Stove Top, 9 bags instant potatoes, 4 jars Heinz gravy, 3 bags Lipton noodles, 4 cans Progresso breadcrumbs, 5 cans vegetables, 2 bags Rozoni pasta, 2 packs taco shells.

Most of this we got for free or under $1 each by couponing.

11/16 Target ... Spent $62.08 .. Saved $105.10

2 - 11 pound Turkeys, 2 Oster Roaster Ovens, 4 boxes Stove Top, 4 jars Heinz Gravy, 3 boxes Sleepytime Tea, and a 19 pocket expandable file.

11/14 Target ... Spent $29.93 .. Saved $39.90 + got $15 Target Gift Card

Oster Inspire 18 qt Roaster Oven with buffet server ($27), 10 pound Butterball Turkey ($4.80), 4 Stove Top stuffing ($0.04 each).  * Get a $15 Target Gift Card at register for buying Turkey and Roaster.*


Used a $5 gift card from earlier purchased Glade deal.

Would cost $38.96 +tax for roaster, 10lb turkey, stuffing, and $15 gift card without using any coupons.  The roaster is normally priced at $40.

11/6 Publix Spent $31.95 ... saved $61.58

2 bags Tangerines 3# each ($2 each), 5 Celestial Tea ($1.50 each), 12 Toaster Strudel ($0.54 each), 5 Idahoan Potatoes (free), 4 Welch's Essentials ($0.62 each), 5 Kozy Shack Pudding ($0.94 each), 2 Coffee Mate Creamer (Free)

October Couponing Results

Here are our results for October.  These results are pulled from my Coupon Receipt Log, download a blank version and the tutorial by going to the Receipt Log tab so you can track your savings.

Spent $418.18 ... Saved $1,083.62 (think of it as free product) ... that is 72% savings.
Weekly Average Spent $94.43 ... Before couponing we spent $175.00 per week.
Budget savings for October $356.82 (that is cash in our pocket)

Top stores for October:
Publix - Spent $141.20 ... Saved $451.30 ... 76%
CVS - Spent $94.47 ... Saved $264.42 ... 74%
Rite Aid - Spent $30.20 ... Saved $220.69 ... 88%

Grocery Store vs. Supercenter

Want to see how much you can save by shopping at a Grocery Store using the coupon method compared to a Supercenter?  You will be surprised how much you can save even without using coupons.

Go to my Grocery Store vs. Supercenter page.

$35 for $100 Groupon for Picaboo.com Photo Books

I have used Picaboo and other sites for several photobooks but Picaboo is my favorite.  It has lots of options and is very easy to setup the book the way you want it, and the quality is outstanding.  I have gotten and used a similar Groupon for Picaboo in August.  Important to note that this Groupon says it is NOT valid with other offers.

Even if this is not one you want to get take the time to go sign up for Groupon and keep an eye out for deals in cities near you or that you travel to since they generally have long expiration time, and look around at other cities for great online deals.

From Groupon.com/Philadelphia: Picaboo.com Groupon

Armed with Picaboo’s free photo-book-making software (Mac- and PC-friendly), digital pack rats can easily create photo books that will grace coffee tables until the tables naturally dissolve into table paste. Picaboo’s highly customizable interface allows anyone with human hands to organize an artsy album and show it off with a broad range of high-quality books, such as a medium chocolate-colored Classic hardcover book (6"x8", $19.99) and a plushly padded, subtly stitched Regency album, available in black or British tan (8.5"x11", $69.99). If your photographic experiments produce large panoramic spreads, opt for the Madison (8.5"x11", $99.99), which includes a custom cover option and offers your collection of wide-angled shots an elegant final resting place. Albums come with 20 pages included, but extra pages can be added for an additional fee.

The intuitive Picaboo software lets users drag and drop photos, insert witty captions across 240 pre-designed page layouts, and personalize your own picture book using tens of thousands of available backgrounds. Once you've prepared your custom photo book, Picaboo gives you the option to share a copy via email or order a hard copy in a variety of book sizes and different levels of invisibility.

The Fine Print

• Expires in 1 year
• Limit 1 per person. Limit 1 per order. May not redeem until 10/23. No cash back. Not valid with other offers. May use toward tax and shipping. Redeemable across visits.

10/18 Publix ... Spent $3.10 ... Saved $34.50

8 Hungry-Man Dinners (FREE +$0.20 profit each), 2 Smart Balance Milk ($1.50 each), Tax ($1.74)

Publix Ad 10/20 to 10/26

Here are a few of the deals Publix is running this week.  Go to SouthernSavers Publix Ad to see the rest.

Buy One Get One Deals

General Mills Cereal, 11.25-17 oz., at $3.99 ($1.99)
Lucky Charms, Cookie Crisp, Kix, Reese’s Puffs, Golden Grahams or Cinnamon Toast Crunch
-$1 off General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, Better at Home Booklet (EXP10/25)
-$1/2 General Mills Select Cereal SS 9/19 or PRINTABLE
-$1/3 General Mills  cereal SS 9/12, SS 10/3, PRINTABLE , PRINTABLE , PRINTABLE , or PRINTABLE,
-.55/1 General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal PRINTABLE , PRINTABLE , or PRINTABLE
-.55/1 General Mills Reese’s Puffs cereal PRINTABLE or PRINTABLE
-.65/1 General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal PRINTABLE
(use $1 off, makes it 99¢)

Pepperidge Farm Cookies, 7.2-8.6 oz., at $3.39 ($1.69)
-.55/1 Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Chunk Crispy cookies or Soft Baked cookiesPRINTABLE
-.55/1 Pepperidge Farm Strawberry Milano Cookies, (facebook) PRINTABLE
-.60/1 Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Chunk Crispy or Soft Baked cookies, SS 10/10
-.60/1 Pepperidge Farm Distinctive Cookies, SS 8/01 (EXP 10/24)
-.75/1 Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Chunk Crispy or Soft Baked cookies, SS 10/10
-.75/1 Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Chunk or Soft Baked Cookies, SS 8/01 (EXP 10/24)
-.75/1 Pepperidge Farm Distinctive Cookies, SS 8/01 (EXP 10/24)
-$1 off Pepperidge Farm Cookies PRINTABLE
(use .75/1, makes it 84¢)
T.G.I. Friday’s Appetizers, 22.3-30 oz., at $8.99 ($4.49)
-$1.50/2 TGI Friday’s Anytime Quesadillas, SS 9/26
-$2 off TGI Friday’s Anytime Sliders, SS 9/26 (if included)
(use $2 off, makes it $2.49)
Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough, 16-16.5 oz., at $2.89 ($1.44)
-$1 off Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough, RP 10/3
-$1/2 Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie or Brownie Dough PRINTABLE or October Family Fun magazine
(use $1 off, makes it 44¢)

10/17 Rite Aid ... Spent $21.74 ... Rebate $29.63 ... Saved $72.93

That's right after Rite Aid's very easy to use Single Check Rebate system we got paid $7.89 to take all this home.

6 boxes Ziploc bags ($0.38 each), 2 KitKat ($0.38 each), Simply Saline Children's Homeopathic Nasal Mist ($2.99 w/$3.99 SCR), Children's Chestal Honey Homeopathic Cough Syrup ($3.99 w/$4.99 SCR), Children's Oscillococcinum Natural Flu Medicine ($2.99 w/$4.99 SCR), Cold Buster Homeopathic Warming Syrup ($6.69 w/$6.69 SCR), BodiHeat Wraps ($2.99 w/$2.99SCR), ThermaCare ($1.99 w/$2.99 SCR), Also used $4 off $20 Rite Aid coupon and $2 +Up coupon, Tax $3.10.

Rite Aid 10/17 to 10/23

Here are a few of the deals Rite Aid is running this week.  Stock up on cold and flu supplies.  Go to SouthernSavers.com to see more.

Single Check Rebate Deals

Children’s Oscillococcinum Natural Flu Medicine 3 ct., $4.99 
-$4.99 SCR #25 WYB (1)
-$2 off Boiron Oscillococcinum product PRINTABLE
-$2 off Oscillococcinum product, The Flu is Ready booklet
-$1 off Oscillococcinum PRINTABLE
(makes it FREE plus profit!)


Simply Saline Adult Nasal Mist 1.5 oz., $3.99 
-$3.99 SCR #30 WYB (1)
-$1 off Simply Saline product PRINTABLE
(makes it FREE plus profit!)


Cold Buster Warming Syrup 4 oz. $6.69 
-$6.69 SCR #24 WYB (1)
(makes it FREE)

+Up Rewards Deals

$1 +UP WYB Listerine Mouthwash 500 ml at $3.99
-$1 off Listerine Zero (Rite Aid coupon) PRINTABLE
-$1 off Listerine Antiseptic 500ml+, RP 12/06/09 or PRINTABLE
-$1 off Listerine Zero mouthwash, 500 mL + PRINTABLE
-$1 off Listerine Zero, Total care Anticavity 500 mL + , RP 10/10
-$2 off Listerine Zero mouthwash, 500 mL +, RP 9/19
-.50/1 Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash 500 mL +, SS 1/03, 3/07, 9/19, 10/10
(use store and $2 off mfr coupon, makes it FREE)

• $5 +UP WYB $15 worth of Nivea Skin Care
  $1 +UP WYB Nivea Body Lotion 8.4-13.5 oz or Creme 6.8 oz at $5.99
  -$1 off Nivea Body Lotion, 8.4-16.9 oz, RP 8/29
  -$1 off Nivea Body lotion: EE, SS, HS, Org, NT, Firming, Pure, or Creme, 8-16.9 fl oz 500 mL PRINTABLE
  Nivea Body Wash $3.99
  -$1 off Nivea Body Wash or Shower Gel, September All You Magazine, RP 10/17 or RP8/29
  -$3/2 Nivea Body Wash PRINTABLE or RP 10/17
  -$2 off Nivea Body Wash, October All You magazine
  Nivea Men’s Body Wash $3.99
  -$3 off Nivea Men’s body wash, 16.9 fl oz, RP 10/17
  -$2 off Nivea Body Wash, October All You magazine
  -$1 off Nivea Men’s Body Wash, 16.9 oz-500 mL, RP 8/29
  -$3/2 Nivea Body Wash PRINTABLE
• **Deal Idea**
  Buy:
  (4) Nivea Men’s body Wash $3.99 ea
  Use:
  (4) -$3 off Nivea Men’s Wash RP 10/17
  Total Due: $3.96
  Get Back: $5 +UP, you make $1.04!!
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