12/17 Publix ... Spent $80.94 ... Saved $194.07

We used rainchecks, store, competitor, and manufacturer's coupons, and store sales to save 71% on this shopping trip.  We used 68 coupons total.  Manufacturer's coupons worth $37.25.  Store and competitor's coupons worth $46.25.  Sale prices saved us $110.57 off regular price. 

So at this time of year when everyone is trying to take advantage of deals and sales for presents just changing your shopping habits to include buying things when they are on sale and stockpiling you can save a substantial amount all year long.  Our savings from sale prices alone this year is $4,408.54.  Adding the coupons saved us another $3,704.10.  That does not include the $1,202.95 we saved at CVS because they do not break down your savings on their receipts.

18 Month Results ... Saved $24,225.64 ... Spent $7,649.14

After a year and a half of couponing the results have blown me away.  Using our budget from before we started couponing of $175/week we have cut that to almost half ($97.53/week average) and we have more food and household stuff then we ever did before.

In 18 months we have spent $7,649.14 which means we have saved $6,075.86 from our budget, that is money that we used to spend but now we save.  That doesn't include the $18,149.78 worth of stuff that we didn't pay for by using coupons and store savings.  So our total savings counting money not spent and products we got for free is $24,225.64

7/29 Publix ... Spent $67.48 ... Saved $109.79

10 Tidy Cats Litter- BOGO $7.49 used 10 $1 off 1 coupons made them $27.45
6 Eggo waffles- BOGO $2.69 used 2 $1 off 3 coupons made them $6.07
2 Banana Nut Crunch- BOGO $4.29 used 1 $1 off 2 made them $3.29
2 Oreo- 2 for $5 used 1 $1 off 2 coupon made them $4
Milk- $3.89
Whole Fruit- BOGO $3.59 used $0.50 off 1 coupon that doubles made it $0.80
12 double rolls Publix bath tissue- $5.49
6 Newmans Own cat food- 5 for $5 used 6 $0.50 off 1 coupons that doubled made them FREE
8 Kraft BBQ sauce- BOGO $2.79
8 Velveeta shells and cheese- BOGO $2.33 used 8 $1.50 off 1 peelie coupon from the BBQ sauce made all of the BBQ sauce and shells and cheese $8.48

Subtotal = $59.47 + $8.01tax made it $67.48

7/23 Rite Aid ... Spent $11.17 ... Saved $52.86

Took advantage of Rite Aid's 75% off garden supplies.  Spray bottles were $0.37 each, 8# potting soil was $0.49, organic potting soil was $0.74, ladies gloves were $0.49 each, leather gloves were $0.74 each, hoses were $2.49 each, hose nozzle was $1.12.

7/13 Target ... Spent $35.51 ... Saved $59.54

6 Sierra Mist Natural 12pk - $2.75 each used 6 $1 off 1 coupons made it $10.50 for 6
6 Room Essentials pillows - $2.50 each used 6 $2 off 1 coupons made it $3 for 6
7 packs of 10 PaperMate pens - $1.02 each used 7 $1 off 1 coupons made it $0.14 for 7
5 Sharpie 2 packs - $1 each used 5 $1 off 1 coupons made them FREE
4 17Gallon Tubs - $2.99 each made it $11.96 for 4
Hopper bounce toy - $2.99
Laser Cat toy - $3.99

Subtotal $32.58 + $2.93tax makes Total $35.51

6 Month Results ... Spent $2,306.50 ... Saved $9,074.80

We are halfway through 2011 and we have had a a lot of success so far.  So far this year we have cut our budget from $175 per week before we started couponing to $85.80 per week.  That's $2,218.50 cash in our pockets that we didn't spend.  Add to that the $6,856.30 worth of stuff that we got for free and that is how we got over $9,000 in savings in 6 months.

Go to the Receipt Logs tab to download tutorial and blank versions of my spreadsheet to start tracking your savings.

Flying Lesson for Father's Day for $75

Groupon is offering an introductory flying lesson for Father's Day.  http://www.groupon.com/r/uu6211483

From the groupon:

Do what you were born to do with today's deal: for $75, you get an introductory discovery flight package from Pilot Journey, which includes one actual flying lesson, pre-flight ground-work, take-home instructional materials, and more (a $149.95 value). Click here for participating flight schools. Participating schools are marked with the Discovery Flight logo.
Pilot Journey connects FAA-certified flight instructors with hopeful pupils. The comprehensive introductory discovery flight package helps fledgling flyers get their footing in the great blue yonder, bypassing the perils of ignorance and the feral pigeons that populate the stratosphere. Included in the package is "Reach for the Sky," a CD written by Pilot Journey pilots that contains several computer-based seminars and two computer-based ground lessons, helping students get acquainted with aircraft procedures from the familiar comforts of earth. Two electronic flying handbooks reinforce this knowledge.
Once you've completed Pilot Journey's suggested preflying curriculum, you'll get to put your knowledge to the test during a 30–40 minute assisted-control flying lesson with an experienced instructor. After your exhilarating zigzag through the clouds, you'll return to the realities of earth, but quickly get lifted from the humdrums with a six-month subscription to a leading flight magazine and a certificate of accomplishment. See a full list of the discovery flight package's contents here.
Pilot Journey is a nucleus for top-notch aviation instruction nationwide that functions by connecting aspiring pilots to the best flight schools in their area. When you purchase a discovery flight package through Pilot Journey, you receive a certificate that can be cashed in at any of the Pilot Journey's affiliated (and participating) locations, making it a convenient gift for far-flung friends as well as beloved-but-meddling family members you'd like to fling a bit farther.

The Fine Print

• Expires Jun 13, 2012
• Limit 1 per person, may buy multiple as gifts. Limit 1 per visit. Must be 18 or older or have guardian consent. 265lb weight max. Valid ID required. Must sign waiver. Age subject to instructor approval. Extra fee for shipping

6/5 Publix ... Spent $57.62 ... Saved $78.24

Raincheck:
10 Sierra Mist Natural 2-Liters - BOGO $1.69.  Subtotal $8.45

Current Sale:
10 Jala Gluten Free Frozen yogurt Bars 4-packs - BOGO $3.99 makes it $19.95 for 10; used 10 coupons that were $0.50 off 1 which doubles to $1 off 1.  Subtotal $9.95
2 Mrs T's Pierogies - BOGO $2.59; used 2 $1 off 1 coupons.  Subtotal $0.59
4 Polly-O Ricotta Cheese - $2.79 each; used 4 $1 off 1 store and 2 $1 off 2 manuf coupons.  Subtotal $7.16
2 Off Clip-on Refills - $3.99 each; used 2 $2 off 1 store and 2 $1 off 1 manuf coupons.  Subtotal $1.98
2 Carnation Instant Breakfasts - $3.99 each; used 2 $1.50 off 1.  Subtotal $4.98
2 Voila Meals -BOGO $4.99; used 2 $0.50 off 1 coupons doubled to $1 off 1.  Subtotal $2.98
2 Sargento Sliced Provolone - $3 each; used 2 $0.50 off 1 doubled to $1 off 1.  Subtotal $4
4 Aleve - $2.99 each; used 4 $1 off 1. Subtotal $7.96
2 Ex-lax -$2.29 each; used $5 off 2 store coupon.  Subtotal -$0.42
1 Auro-Dri Swimmers Ear - Clearance $2.99 plus a $2 mail in rebate

Subtotal $50.62 +$7tax

5/18 Rite Aid ... Spent $18.66 ... Saved $36.85

1st Transaction
5 Dr. Pepper 12 packs - $3.25 each ($16.25 total) - First used $3 off a $15 purchase Rite Aid coupon from filling out survey on another receipt, then used store coupon buy 4 get 1 free for a subtotal of $10.  Then used a $4 +Up reward to make subtotal $6 +$1.33 tax
Total $7.33


2nd Transaction
5 Dr. Pepper 12 packs - $3.25 each ($16.25 total) - First used $3 off a $15 purchase Rite Aid coupon from filling out survey on another receipt, then used store coupon buy 4 get 1 free for a subtotal of $10 +$1.33 tax.
Total $11.33


So I got 10 Dr.Pepper 12 packs for $18.66 ($1.87 each) and both receipts have surveys on them that I can fill out to get 2 more coupons for $3 off a $15 purchase

5/15 Rite Aid ... Spent $13.03 ... Saved $129.50

Yes that's A LOT of Peeps, but it is a gluten free candy and with an Autistic child it is good to stock up.  All of the Easter candy was 90% off.  The pruning sheers were full price at $7 but we needed them.  So everything else was $6.

Tornado Relief Donation

We donated to help those affected by the recent tornadoes here in Alabama.  Along with clothes and toys, we also donated from our couponing stockpile.  Most of this stuff we got for free and everything else was under $1 each.

2 blood glucose monitors, 8 packages pantyliners, 9 tubes toothpaste, 11 body wash, 14 full size deodorant, 6 travel size deodorant, 2 maalox, 2 azo itch relief, 2 dulcolax, 3 nyquil, 2 zantac, 1 gas-x, 1 excedrin, 2 packs band aids, 2 finish dishwasher systems, 4 juicy juice, 5 instant coffee, 4 baby food, 5 green beans, 5 shampoo

The year so far

After the first 4 months of this year we have continued to improve on last year's 10 months of results.  We have spent $1,819.95 so far this year and received $5,666.35 worth of free stuff (coupons and sales savings).  Our saving percentage is up from 69% last year to 76% so far this year, so we are getting more for less money.   Our average weekly spending is $106.16 down from $108.86 last year and $175 before coupons.  Which means we have saved $1,180.05 cash from our precouponing budget in just 4 months.

Since we started couponing in March of last year (14 months)  we have spent $6,578.56 and received $16,192.53 worth of free stuff.  Our saving percentage is 71%, and our budget savings is $4071.44 that is cash in our pocket.  Our total savings, both money we didn't spend and stuff we got free, is over $20,000.

4/17 Rite Aid ... Spent $29.80 ... Saved $134.16

We did this in 4 transactions.
Transaction 1
2 Combat Ant Killer $4.99 each used 2 $2 off coupons.  Paid $5.98 for both
2 Woolite cleaners $3.99 each used 2 $1 off coupons.  Paid $5.98 for both
1 Gain dish soap $0.89
2 Mr. Clean $1.99 each used 2 $0.75 off coupons.  Paid $2.48 for both
2 Loreal Pref $8.50 each used 2 $4 off store coupons, 2 $2 off Manuf coupon, a $2 off $10 haircare coupon.  Paid $3 for both got $5 +Up
2 Aviva Meter $9.99 each used 2 $10 off coupons.  Made $0.02 to take both
2 Purex Crystals $5.99 B1G1 used 2 $1 off.  Paid $3.99 for both
Used $5 in +Up Rewards made subtotal $17.30 + $6.58tax
Transaction 1 Total $23.88 got $5+Up back

Transaction 2 - we were just short of the $30 in household goods promotion before coupon to get the $10 +Up rewards so we bought 2 more gain at $0.89 each $1.78 +$0.18tax for a total of $1.96 got $10 +Up back


Transaction 3
4 Pediacare $ 4.99 each used 4 $1 off coupons. Paid $15.96 for all
Used the $5 and $10 +Up rewards from first 2 transactions made it $0.96 + $2tax
Total $2.96


Transaction 4 - went to another store to get a 3rd Aviva Meter $9.99 used $10 coupon.  Paid $1 tax


NOTE:  The Aviva Meters were bought to be given to friends that have need or to be donated to shelter.

Fallout from TLC's "Extreme Couponing" series

If you have seen nearly any coupon blogs recently they are all buzzing about the first episode of TLC's new series "Extreme Couponing", and it hasn't been with praise.  Couponers use sale prices and combine them with coupons to get the best price possible and save money.  The show displays shopping trips with fantastic savings, but it appears one of those trips may have been done using barcode technology loophole to intentionally commit fraud.  How much of her $1800 'savings' was actually theft by fraud?  This is bad for the people that use coupons correctly on many levels, and the fact that TLC put it on the air either purposefully or they didn't know better is very disappointing.  There are enough experts around that TLC could have contacted as an advisor to make sure things like this do not happen on their show. If you want to read the details of what she is accused of doing here are two very good links about it.

http://jillcataldo.com/node/16170

http://crazicoupons.blogspot.com/2011/04/was-coupon-fraud-shown-on-tlcs-extreme.html

4 Paws for Damien

My son Damien will be nine on May 9, 2011. He is a compassionate, loving, and smart boy who also loves animals. He just so happens to have PDD-NOS (pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified, form of autism), Tourette Syndrome (motor and vocal tic disorder), dysgraphia (neurological disorder dealing with the function of writing), generalized anxiety, obsessive compulsive symptoms, ADHD, and weaknesses in executive functioning along with sensory processing at times. All of this put together leaves Damien feeling scared, stressed, over-sensitive, angry, and alone.

Even though Damien is high functioning autistic, he still has issues going though every day life. He still has episodes of meltdowns where he can not verbalize or be calmed. During these meltdowns, he tends to want to run away and isolate himself. This causes concern for his safety for so many different reasons. To have a service dog trained in search and rescue would be very reassuring to us as we know he can always be found and even tethered to the dog to hinder him from darting off in the first place. He looks like a “normal” kid but does not perform at the same socially acceptable ways that come naturally to most. He has a difficult time making or keeping friends. He still likes to do all the things that other kids like such as swimming, painting, watching movies, and going on family vacations.

By getting a service dog for Damien, we hope that it will alleviate his stress and frustration with everyday tasks such as getting dressed, brushing his teeth, and even playing. We hope that the service dog will be able to prevent any future meltdowns before they occur with the behavior disruption training. This service dog will make Damien’s confidence go up, help socialize and make friends easier, as well as getting the attention of the public to see there can be a disability there even when someone looks “normal”. Right now his interactions with the public are generally negative as he appears to be a healthy child with behavior issues, the service dog will also act as an ambassador prompting questions and conversations instead of stares and snide comments. Which will be of great benefit to the low self-esteem that accompanies most of these disorders.
http://www.causes.com/causes/596547-4-paws-4-damien

3/6 Rite Aid .. Spent $24.95 ... Saved $100.92

1st Transaction

Raincheck Items:

3 Rite Aid Tissue: FREE

+Up Items:

10 Dove: $2.99 each used 10 $1 off 1 manuf coupons and 5 $1 off 2 store coupons got 10 $1 +Up

1 Snickers: $0.79 got $0.88 +Up

Sub-Total: $15.69 also used $5 off $20 Rite Aid coupon and $1 +Up making the sub-total $9.69.  There is a $0.90 charge that we missed so final subtotal was $10.59 with $3.06tax for a total of $13.65.  We got back $10.88 in +Up Rewards.

2nd Transaction

Raincheck Items:
8 Dixie Paper Plates:  BOGO @ $3.59 used 2 $5 off 3 store coupons and 1 $5 off 3 video value coupon

Sale Items:
3 Boxes Valentines: $0.74 each
1 Ladybug Bear: $0.59
2 Dentek Filling/Cap Repair: $1.24 each

Single Check Rebate Items:
Tavist Allergy: $6.99 will get $6 rebate
Keri Lotion: $6.99 used $2 coupon will get $6 rebate

Sub-Total: $16.63 also used the $10.88 +Up Rewards from first transaction making sub-total $5.75 with $3.36tax for a total of $9.11.

3rd Transaction:
We saw it on 75% clearance so went home to check for coupons.
Orabase Tooth Painrelief Gel: $1.99

Sub-Total:$1.99 with $.20tax for a total of $2.19.

What's it mean?
We spent $18.33 with $6.62tax and will be getting a $12 Rebate check for future purchases, and saved $100.92 off of the items at full price.

First Year Results ... Spent $5,916.10 ... Saved $17,612.93

One year ago we started using the super couponing method hoping to save a little bit of money but skeptical that it would be really worth it.  One year later we are believers.  As I look over the results page from my spreadsheet I am torn between amazement at how much we saved, and wondering how much better the next year will be.  Blank version of my Receipt Log can be downloaded here to track couponing for yourself.

Using our budget from before coupons one year should cost $9,125 last year we spent $5,916.10.  That means we saved over $3,200 last year that was cash in our pocket, which averages to saving $266 per month.  Now consider we also had savings from the coupons that basically count as free product, which for the year added up to $14,404.03.  So our total combined savings for one year is $17,612.93.  


Savings Percentage shows well you are doing, the higher the percentage the less you spent and the more free stuff you got.  Looking at the chart we increased our percentage every month except for 2.  It improved by almost 20 points from our first month (March 59%) to the last (February 78%).  For the year our average was 71%.

As far as stores go, Publix was the store we spent the most at $2,194.25 and saved the most $4,624.84.  CVS was our most consistent pharmacy spending $855.03 and saving $2,955.40 for 78%.  However Rite Aid made some changes to their policies and how they operate so we barely used them until September.  So Rite Aid's totals (spent $593.32 saved $2,769.58 for 82%) is basically from just the last 6 months.  We used Walmart, Winn Dixie, and Walgreens less and less as time went by.

Our results could be even better but we are limited by the amount of space we have to store our stockpile.  We can't stock up on items with a great sale and coupons as much as we would like.  Overall though our first year has far exceeded what we thought was possible and with as much as we improved as we went on we look forward to an even better year to come.

2/4 Publix ... Spent $48.59 ... Saved $150.72

15 boxes Honest Kids Organic juice pouches, 10 boxes Uncle Ben's Whole Grain rice, 8 Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 8 Knorr Italian Sides, 10 Purina One cat food, 4 Sominex, 4 Vivarin, 4 Pompeian Olive Oil, 3 Friendship Sour Cream, 1 Mt Olive Jalepeno, bag of Lays Chips

2/2 Rite Aid ... Spent $0.80 ... Saved $26.62

Spend $15 on these and other products get $5 +Up reward.  After coupons total was $10.80 used a $10 +Up reward to make it $0.80 and got back $7+Up rewards, $5 from deal $1 each from the Oberto

1/29 Publix ... Spent $41.07 ... Saved $189.01

We had 3 rainchecks to use this week.
4 Welch's Essentials Juice BOGO @ $3.25 w/ 4 $1 off 1 made them $2.50 ($0.625 each)
10 Peter Pan P-nut Butter BOGO @ $2.49 w/ 10 $0.50 off 1 (Doubles) made them $2.45 ($0.245 each)
4 Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese BOGO @ $2.59 w/ 4 $1 off 1 made them $1.18 ($0.295 each)

Items from this week's sale.
4 Chexmix BOGO @ $2.37 w/ 2 $0.50 off 2 (Doubles) made them $2.74 ($0.685 each)
4 Chicken Voila $2.99 w/ 2 @ $0.50 off 2 (Doubles) made them $9.96 ($2.49 each)
2 Doritos BOGO @ $3.99 ($1.995 each)
10 A-1 BOGO @ $3.99 w/ 10 $1 off 1 made them $9.95 ($0.995 each)
4 Hormel Chili $1.25 w/ 2 $0.55 off 2 made them $3.90 ($0.975 each)
2 French's Mustard BOGO @ $1.85 w/ 2 $0.50 off 1 (Doubles) we got paid $0.15 ($0.075 each) to take them
6 Vivarin $3.19 w/ 6 $2 off 1 and 3 $5 off 2 store coupons we got paid $7.86 ($1.31 each) to take them
6 Sominex $3.19 w/ 6 $2 off 1 and 3 $5 off 2 store coupons we got paid $7.86 ($1.31 each) to take them
2 Chobani Yogurt $1 w/ 2 $0.30 off 1 (Doubles) made them $0.80 ($0.40 each)
6 Flintstones Vitamins $5.24 w/ 6 $2 off 1 and 3 $5 off 2 store coupons made them $4.44 ($0.74 each)
5 bags Potatoes BOGO $3.99 w/ 4 $2 off 1 and 1 $0.50 (Doubles) off 1 made them $0.98 ($0.196 each)
2 Zatarain's $1 w/ $0.50 off 2 (Doubles) made them $1 ($0.50 each)
1 Red Baron Pizza $5 w/ $1 off 1 made it $4 with mail in rebate for purchase price $5

Our subtotal before coupons was $173.82 which already included the $61.26 savings from everything being on sale. We used 71 coupons $72.15 in manufacturer coupons and $55.60 in store coupons including the value of the doubles.  Sales tax was $13.48 of the $41.07 we spent.

Breakdown of last Rite Aid post

Since I have gotten a few questions about how we did our last Rite Aid trips here is a transaction by transaction breakdown including what coupons we used and +Up Rewards.


We stopped at Right Aid on our way out of town Thursday and bought 6 Tylenol Precise products @ $5.00 each, 4 boxes of Candy Canes on clearance for $0.25 each, box of Holiday cards for $2.49, and 3 Rudolph gift bags with stuffed toys and candy for $1.49 each.  That put our subtotal at $37.96.  We used 3 $6 off 2 Precise to make it $19.96 and we used $17 of +Up Rewards from previous transactions to make it $2.96 + $3.80tax for a total of $6.76.  We got 6 $3+Up Rewards from the Precise.


Then in PA on Friday we stopped and bought the 6 packs of Stayfree on sale for $2.50 each and 3 packs of Breathe Right strips on sale for $3.99 each and a 24" stuffed Woody doll on sale for $4.99.  That put our subtotal at $24.46.  We then used 3 Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupons and 3 $1 off 1 on the Stayfree, that made them $4.50 for 6.  Then we used 3 $2 off 1 Breathe Right which made them $5.97 for 3.  So now our subtotal is $15.46.  We then used 5 $3 +Up Rewards from previous transactions to make the subtotal $0.46 + $0.11 tax which made it $0.57 total.  We got 3 $2+Up Rewards from Stayfree and 3 $1+Up Rewards from Breathe Right, for $9+Up Rewards total.

Then we bought the Pillow Pet on sale for $17.99 and used $18+Up Rewards to make it free and got a $3+Up Reward back.

We went back on Sunday for the new sales week and here is what we did.

1st Transaction was Tide for $5.97, Viactiv for $6.00, 2 Nyquil Sinus $4.97 each, 2 NyQuil $4.97 each, 2 DayQuil $4.97 each and 2 Ducolax $4.99 each.  For a subtotal of $51.77.  We used $1 off Tide made it $4.97, 2 $4 off NyQuil Sinus made them $0.97 each, 2 $3 off if you buy both NyQuil and DayQuil made it $13.88 for all 4, 1 $3 off Viactiv made it $3.00, 2 $4 off Ducolax made them $0.99 each. So the subtotal became $25.77 we used $20 +Up Reward to make it $5.77 however looking at it now I see that they did not ring up one of the NyQuil so our subtotal was $0.80 + $0.15tax for a total of $0.95.  We got back $13+Up Rewards.

2nd Transaction was 2 Tiger Balm at $5.99 each used $10+Up Reward made it $1.98 (no tax I love shopping in PA) and got back $4+Up Rewards.

3rd Transaction was Rite Aid Tissue $1, Clearasil $5.66, Clearasil $5.21, 2 Dove Shampoo $2.99 each, 4 Ricola $1.50 each.  Subtotal $23.85.  We used 2 $1 off Dove, 2 $2 off Clearasil, 2 $1 off and 2 $2 off Ricola.  Subtotal became $11.85 we used $10 +Up Rewards to make it $1.85 + $0.12tax for a total of $1.97, and got back $7+Up Rewards.

4th Transaction was Santa Basketball Hat $0.49, 2 Kit Kat and 2 Reese's fot $0.50 each.  Subtotal was $2.49 we used 2 BOGO on the candybars and a $1+Up reward to make it $0.49 + $0.02tax for a total of $0.51

So Sundays transactions were $0.95 (should have been higher because of the NyQuil) $1.98, $1.97, and $0.51 for grand total of $5.41

Hope this helps.

Rite Aid ... Spent $12.73 ... Saved $286.07

Had a great weekend at Rite Aid.

Spent $5.41 ... Saved $126.19

4 Ricola, 2 NyQuil, 2 DayQuil, 2 NyQuil Sinus, 2 Clearasil, 2 Dove shampoo, 2 Tiger Balm, 2 Ducolax, 1 Viactiv, 1 Tide, 1 box Rite Aid tissues, 2 Reese's, 2 Kit Kat, 1 Santa Hat

Spent $0.56 ... Saved $82.94

1 Pillow Pet, 6 packs Stayfree, 3 boxes Breathe Right, 1 24" stuffed Woody doll (not pictured)

Spent $6.76 ... Saved $76.94

6 packages Tylenol Precise, 4 packs flavored Candy Canes, 3 Rudolph gift bas, 1 pack Holiday cards

1/9 Rite Aid ... Spent $52.76 ... Saved $286.35

Rite Aid ... Spent $35.60 + $17.16tax with $17 +Up Rewards Left

1st Transaction: Store 1:  $26.49 ($6.45 was tax) with $40 +Up Rewards
12 Stayfree $3 PROFIT ($2.50 each 6-$1 off and 6-B1G1 coupons made them $9 with $12 +Up Rewards)
2 Oberto Beef Jerky $3 ($2.50 each 2-$0.50 off coupons made them $4 with $1 +Up)
3 Hormel Compleats $1.47 ($1.99 each 3-$0.50 off coupons made them $4.47 with $3 +Up)
3 Breathe Right $2.97 (3.99 each 3-$2 off coupons made them $5.97 with $3 +Up)
4 Precise Pain products $4 PROFIT ($5 each 2-$6 off 2 coupons made them $8 with $12 +Up)
4 Special K $4 PROFIT ($4.79 B1G1 2-B1G1(up to $4.49) coupons made them $0.60 with $4 +Up)
9-$1 off any purchase Rite Aid coupons
Sub-Total $23.04 used $3 +Up made it $20.04

2nd Transaction: Store 1:  $14.36 ($5.15 was tax) with $6 +Up Rewards
2 Yoshi Blade $26.98 ($17.99 each 1-1 off coupon made them $34.98 with $6 +Up)
2 Ziplock Freezer $2.75 ($2 each 1-$1.25 off 2 coupon made them $2.75)
Star Wars Ceramic Mug $3.74 clearance
Star Wars 4 mug set $6.24 clearance
KB Crafts $0.50
KB Disney notebook w/pen $1
Sub-Total $49.21 used $40 +Up made it $9.21

3rd Transaction: Store 2:  $2.93 ($0.99 was tax)
Raincheck 2 Gillete Fusion Proglide Gift Sets $1.94 ($4.97 each 2-$4 off coupons makes them $1.94)
Sub-Total $1.94

4th Transaction: Store 2:  $4.14 ($1.65 was tax) with $7 +Up Rewards
2 Pistachios $2 ($2.50 each 2-$1 off coupons made them $3 with $1 +Up)
2 Precise Pain Cream $2 PROFIT ($5 each 1-$6 off 2 coupon made $4 with $6 +Up)
Ghiradelli Holiday Asst $1.49 clearance
Sub-Total $8.49 used $6 +Up made it $2.49

5th Transaction: Store 2:  $1 ($1 was tax) with $6 +Up Rewards
2 Precise Pain Cream $2 PROFIT ($5 each 1-$6 off 2 coupon made $4 with $6 +Up)
Sub-Total $4 used $4 +Up made it FREE


6th Transaction: Store 1:  $1.92 ($0.96 was tax) with $4 +Up Rewards
4 Special K $4 PROFIT ($4.79 B1G1 2-B1G1(up to $4.31) coupons made them $0.96 with $4 +Up)
Sub-Total $0.96

7th Transaction: Store 1:  $1.92 ($0.96 was tax) with $4 +Up Rewards

4 Special K $4 PROFIT ($4.79 B1G1 2-B1G1(up to $4.31) coupons made them $0.96 with $4 +Up)

Sub-Total $0.96

1/8 Target ... $45.70 ... Saved $80.29

Oster Microwave ($13.74), Underbed storage ($10.48), 4 Swiss Miss (got paid $0.40 each to take them), Long Sleeve top ($3.24), 2 Zip sweatshirt ($7.48 each), tax ($4.88)

1/8 CVS .. Spent $36.67 .. Saved $73.28

12 Dr. Pepper ($1.66 each),  2 Boost ($2.99), Color Wonder Magic ($4.99), Tax ($5.78)

1/7 Walgreens .. Spent $12.30 .. Saved $66.47

6 AcaiBerry supplement ($0.99 for 2), U-Paint it ornaments ($1.99), Lighted Mickey Mouse ($3.49), tax ($3.85)

1/2 Publix ... Spent $71.46 ... Saved $115.99

8 Vitamin Water, 2 Coffee Mate creamer, Orville Redenbacher Popcorn, 2 Old El Paso dinners, 6 Life bars, 6 Pop Tarts, 4 bags Farm Rich cheesesticks, 1 Easy Mac, 1 Febreeze dual scent plug in, 8 Healthy Choice dinners, 3 Pillsbury frosting, 1 Feta cheese, 1 bag Cascade, 2 bags red potatoes, 2 boxes Weight Watchers muffins, 8 bags Wonka gummies, 5 Motts Medley juice, 2 All Natural chicken sausage

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2010 Couponing Results

Here are our results for 2010 (we started in March).  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 $4,758.61 ... Saved $10,526.18 (think of it as free product) ... that is 69% savings.
Weekly Average Spent $108.86 ... Before couponing we spent $175.00 per week.
Monthly Average Spent $473.06 ... Saving $287.44 per month from what it used to be.
Budget savings for 10 months of 2010:  $2,891.39 (that is cash in our pocket)

Top stores for 2010:
Publix - Spent $1,772.52 ... Saved $3,675.44 ... 67%
CVS - Spent $642.46 ... Saved $2,225.72 ... 78%
Rite Aid - Spent $355.77 ... Saved $1,190.20 ... 77%
Target - Spent $582.70 ... Saved $1,173.04 ... 77%
Combined Savings from Budget and Free Product for 10 months:  $13,417.57

12/19 CVS and Rite Aid ... Spent $96.96 ... Saved $255.09

12/19 CVS ... Spent $20.63 ... Saved $93.18

 Phillips Sonicare Essence, 2 Pantene Shampoo, 5 pack Schick Hydro razors, ThermaCare heatwrap.

12/19 Rite Aid ... Spent $76.33 ... Saved $161.91

2 Pillow Pets, Yoshi Blade, Total Pillow, Benefiber, 2 Forceflex garbage bags, 4 John Freida shampoo, Clearasil overnight wash, Clearasil overnight lotion, 2 Clearasil overnight serum, Crest PorHealth, Zostrix arthritis cream, Almay Eye Shadow, Capsule farm animals, 2 Milky Way, 14 Skittles