Merry CHRISTmas!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas! And remember, when you are out grabbing last-minute gifts, or whatnots, relax! That's not really what Christmas is about! Hope all my readers have a great time, and I'll be back soon!! (Right after I stuff my face for the next few days!!)

Kroger

Here's what I got at Kroger today...

• 2 Beech-Nut Table time meals $1.19 each (used 2-$1 coupons)

• 2 Green Giant frozen veggies $1.67 each (used 2-.50 cent coupons, doubled to $1 each, plus 2 .50 cent coupons from shortcuts.)

• 2 Cottonelle toilet paper $1.19 each (used 2-.50 cent coupons, doubled to $1 each plus 2 .50 cent shortcuts coupons.)

• 20 Altoids $1 each (used 20- $1 coupons found on altoids.)

• Betty crocker frosting $1.50 (used .50 cent coupon, doubled to $1 plus .55 cent shortcuts coupon)

• Pillsbury Crescent rolls $1.50 (used .35 cent coupon from sidebar to your right, tripled to $1.05 plus .50 cent shortcuts coupon.)

• Fleshman's yeast $1 (used .45 cent coupon, doubled to .90 cents)

total before coupons= $32.10

total after coupons= .10 cents, plus got a .50 cent catalina for my next purchase!

Walgreen's 3-day sale

Walgreen's has a 3-day sale going on, they even have a 3-day flyer. Apparently, no one at my local Walgreen's knew that, so thankfully by the time I explained, they found them in the back, and I got my goodies! Here's what I got....

4 Arm & Hammer Liquid Detergent = $27.96

I used 4- $1 coupons here

Then I used the in-ad coupon for $1.99 each, took off $20

I paid $3.96, and got $5 in register rewards.

Then I got this stuff.....

2 Russel Stover candies $5.99 each (used buy one get one free coupon)

Sure deodorant $2.50 (used $1.50 easy saver coupon, plus $1 coupon here)

total = $ 5.99, paid $5 in register rewards from above, paid .99 out of pocket, and I will send in for a rebate of $10! Whoo-hoo!

Kroger

Here's what I got at Kroger today....

Altoids $1 (used $1 peelie coupon)

Duncan Hines cake mix $1 (used $1 coupon from newspaper)

Minute Maid juice $1

Pineapple $1.97

2 Jimmy Dean Sausage $4.49 each ( these are buy one, get one free, used 2- $1 coupons)

Lifesavers candy $1 (used $1 coupon from newspaper)

3 Fleshman's yeast $1 (used 3- .45 cent coupon, tripled to $1.35 each)

Dole salad $1.49 (used $1 coupon from newspaper)

I also had a $2 catalina from last time. (glade offer)

total before coupons=$19.44

total after coupons=$2.90, and got back $1.50 in catalina's from fleshman's yeast.

CVS

Okay, so I know I just said that I was taking a break and all.. but I had to run into CVS to grab some blush...I look pasty... typically, I ended up getting more than I thought. Here's what I got....

10 Altoids $1.19 (clearanced to $1, but rang up .50 cents, had $1 off 1 peelie coupons on them.)

4 Sally Hansen nail polish $ 2.79 ( 50% off, used 2- $3 off any Sally nail product coupons)

L'oreal eye shadow $6.79 (75% off, used $1 coupon)

Revlon concealer $8.99 (50% off, plus buy one get one free, used $1 coupon)

L'oreal eyeliner $8.19 (75% off, used $1 coupon)

L'oreal mascara $ 9.49 (75% off, used $1 coupon)

Revlon blush $9.99 (50% off, used $1 coupon)

total before coupons= $26.15, this is still a great price, regular price for all this would have cost $66.47!

total after coupons=$.66 cents!! whoo-hoo!

Blogging Break...

I am taking a blogging break for now.... not really sure when I will return. I am hosting Christmas at my house, and a birthday party for my daughter in the next few weeks.... also trying to deal with our insurance company to fix our freakin' house already (we are still sleeping in the guest bedroom, and watching our house flood every time it rains, for the love of God! ) Needless to say, I am overly stressed out..... so if I find any really sweet deals that I just have to share, I will, other than that, most of the good deals I get are gonna be presents, so I really wouldn't want to ruin the surprises.... I am sure I won't be able to last long without bragging about my deals though! See ya' soon!

Walmart

Here is what I got at Walmart today...

4 Arm & Hammer baking soda .52 cents each (used 2- $1 off 2 coupons here)

3 Ray-o-Vac batteries .94 cents each (used 3- $1 off 1 coupons here)

2 Del Monte fruit cups $1.43 each (used buy one get one free coupon, and $1 off 2- both from vocalpoint home mailer)

3 Johnson's buddies soap .97 cents each (used $3 off 3 Johnson's coupon here)

Muir glen tomatoes $1.14 (used $1 coupon here)

Mission tortillas $2.88 (used $1 coupon here)

total before coupons= $14.69

total after coupons= $2.26

CVS

Here is what I got at CVS today... stocking stuffers!

6 pack Gold Emblem water $2.69 (used $2 coupon from machine in store)

Divine cookies $2.69 (used $1 coupon from machine in store)

8 Sally Hansen nail polish $1.25 each (used 4- $3 off 2 coupons found at front of store)

Loofah-thingy $1.25-clearance (used $1 coupon found at front of store)

total before coupons=$16.63

total after coupons=$.63 cents!

Kroger

Here is what I got at Kroger today....


Town House crackers $2.18 (used .50 cent coupon, doubled to $1)

Duncan Hines cake mix $1.00 (used $1 coupon from newspaper)

2 Purina cat food $3.99 each (used 2- $4 coupons here)

2 Cottonelle toilet paper $1.19 each (used 2- $1 coupons from newspaper, 2-.50 cents coupons from shortcuts & .50 cents coupon from cellfire)

2 Jimmy Dean sausage $4.39 each (these are buy one get one free, used 2-$1 coupons found next to them.)

Pillsbury Crescent rolls $1.50 (used .35 cents coupon from coupon bar to your right, tripled to $1.05 & .50 cent coupon from shortcuts.)

Reynolds oven bags $1.79 (used $1 coupon from newspaper)

Hormel chili $1 (used $1 coupon from all you magazine)

Bounty basic paper towels $1 (used .25 cents coupon from newspaper, tripled to .75 cents)

total before coupons=$27.61
total after coupons=$4.17

....about 85% off.... whoo-hoo!

CVS

Here is what I got at CVS today.... and we are completely out of diapers again.....

CVS brand diapers $16.99

4 Reese's candy .79 cents each

1 nestle Crunch candy .50 cents

2 Reese's Christmas candy .50 cents each

2 Johnson's & Johnson's safety kit- trial size .99 cents each (used $3 off 2 coupon here)

10 Sally Hansen's nail polish $1.25 each (used 5- $3 off 2 Sally products, found at front of store, these are marked $2.49, but rang up $1.25)

total before coupons= $36.13

total after coupons=$18.13, (would have been $13.47 without the candy... but I am a sucker for chocolate stocking stuffers! ) paid with ecbs from black Friday.... who-hoo!

Walgreen's

Here is what I got at Walgreen's today....


Glade flameless candle $3.99 (used $3 coupon from newspaper)
2 lighters (used 4 for $1 coupon from walgreen's ad)
Rimmel mascara $6.79 (used $1 coupon)
Rimmel eye shadow $5.99 (used coupon for free eyeshadow when you buy mascara from all you magazine)

This week rimmel is buy one get one free....

total before coupons= $24.77
total after coupons= .30 cents!