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.