Jewel Clearance Shopping, $2.79

I found some great clearance at Jewel and combined coupons!

4 Betty Crocker Pumpkin Bar Mixes, Clearance $.50 each
Used 2 $.85/2 printables

4 Betty Crocker Snowflake Vanilla Frostings, Clearance $.50 each
Used 2 $.75/2 printables

2 Progresso Soups, Sale $1 each
Used 2 $1/1 printables (zip code 77477)

3 Bags Mars Minis Mix, Clearance $1 each
Used $2/1 printable

4 Pantene, Clearance $1.99 each
Used 4 $2/1 peelies

Subtotal: $1.80, Total: $2.79

FREE Pantene at Jewel-Osco

The above Pantene was on clearance for $1.99 at my Jewel-Osco.  There were $2/1 peelies on the products.  I paid just $.60 in tax!

(Thanks, Nancy of TheCouponCafe!)

Mini-Target Shopping, $0.29

I got everything pictured above using only my smartphone!  The up&up mobile coupons are available by texting UPUP to 827-438.  Use the Target Cartwheel App to save a little more.

Up&Up Amonia, $1.12
Used $1/1 up&up household cleaning item mobile coupon
Stacked 5% off on Cartwheel (took off another penny)
=$.11

Up&Up Hand Soap, $.67
Used $50/1 up&up personal care item mobile coupon
Stacked 5% off on Cartwheel (took off another penny)
=$.16

Up&Up Nail Polish Remover, $.97
Used $.50/1 up&up nail polish remover mobile coupon, but took off full $.97
=FREE

Subtotal: $.27, Total: $.29

Target 70% off Christmas Clearance Shopping, $37.61

Target his 70% off Christmas items!  I found lots of great things for my baby's first Christmas (next year).  Dollar Spot items with black triangles are also 70% off.  (Sales may vary by store.)

Here's what I got:

8 packages of Up&Up Elf Diapers (size 2, 42 ct), regular $6.99, clearance $2.09 each
Used 5% off Up&Up Diapers Cartwheel, which took off $0.11 on 4  of the packages
Fisher-Price Penguin Rattle, regular $5, clearance $1.50
Teethers, regular $5, clearance $1.50
Baby Elf Outfit, regular $15.00, clearance $4.50
Baby Elf Hat, regular $5, clearance $1.50
Onesie, regular $4.99, clearance $1.49
Bib, regular $3.99, clearance $1.19
Hair Bows, regular $4.99, clearance $1.49
Stocking, regular $10, clearance $3
Penguin Window Clings, regular $2, clearance $.60
Colander, regular $5, clearance $1.50
Taggies, regular $3, clearance $.90
3 Penguin Craft Foam (10 ct), regular $1 each, $.30 each
Bath Stackable Cups, regular $1, clearance $.30

Subtotal: $36.65,
-$1.83 for using REDcard debit
$2.79 tax
Total: $37.61

Walgreens Shopping, $126.89 Money Maker

Nature Made vitamins are a HUGE money maker today only, at Walgreens!  Deals from this week and next week (if your store activates early) are causing a double dip.

Nature Made $3/1 and $5/1 coupons are found in the winter/holiday edition of Diabetes and You magazine.  This is a FREE magazine that is found in some stores near the diabetes supplies or pharmacy.  If you don't see them, try asking at the pharmacy.

Here are the scenarios I did.

Transaction 1 (test)

2 Vitamelts, BOGO $4.99

Get 6000 points for every 2 purchased

Used $3/1

Subtotal: $1.99, Total: $2.08

"Paid" with $1 Register Reward and $1.08 OOP

Got back 6,000 points

$3.92 Money Maker

Transaction 2

20 Vitamelts, BOGO $4.99

Get 6000 points for every 2 purchased

Used 5 $5/1 and 8 $3/1

Used Spend $10, get 2000 points Catalina that printed for me yesterday

Subtotal: $.90, Total: $1.77 OOP

Got back $62,000 points

$60.23 Money Maker

Transaction 3

8 Vitamelts, BOGO $4.99

Get 6000 points for every 2 purchased

Used Spend $10, get 2000 points Catalina that printed for me yesterday

Subtotal: $19.96, Total: $20.31

"Paid" with $19 in Register Rewards and $1.31 OOP

Got back $26,000 points

$5.69 Money Maker

Transaction 4

14 Vitamelts, BOGO $4.99

Get 6000 points for every 2 purchased

Used 3 $5/1 and 6 $3/1

Subtotal: $1.93, Total: $2.54 OOP

Got back $42,000 points

$39.46 Money Maker

Transaction 5

2 Vitamelts, BOGO $4.99

Get 6000 points for every 2 purchased

4 Adult Gummies, BOGO $6.99

Get 6000 points for every 2 purchased

2 L-Lysine, BOGO $6

Get 3000 points for every 2 purchased

Used 4 $5/1 and 1 $3/1

Subtotal: $1.97, Total: $2.41 OOP

Got back $21,000 points

$18.59 Money Maker

For everything pictured, a net gain of $126.89.

(I "spent" $20 in Register Rewards and $10.11 OOP, but earned 157,000 points.)

(Thank you, Derick at couPWNing!)

Walgreens Shopping, $14.45 Money Maker

Almost everything pictured above was FREE after Register Reward and I had coupons for several items.  Here are my match ups:

Tums Freshers, $4.50

Buy 1, Get back $4.50 Register Reward

$1/1 from 10/13 RP and 11/10 RP

Cepacol Sensations Lozengers (4 pk), $1

Buy 1, Get back $1 Register Reward

Ultra Thin Maxi Pads with Flexi-Wings, $1.99

Buy 1, Get back $1 Register Reward

Pssssst! Instant Dry Shampoo, $4.99

Buy 1, Get back $5 Register Reward

$2/1 hanging on product

Reach Toothbrushes, $3

Buy 1, Get back $3 Register Reward

$1.50/1 multipack and $.75/1 single from 11/3 SS

Blistex Nurture & Nourish Lip Protectand (15 oz), $2

Buy 1, Get back $2 Register Reward

$.25/1 from 11/10 SS

Herbal Essences Shampoo or Conditioner, $2.99

Buy 1, Get back $3 Register Reward

Scunci No Damage Elastics (18 ct), 2/$3

Buy 2, Get back $3 Register Reward

Crest 3D White Arctic Fresh or Vivid Toothpaste (4 oz), $2

Buy 1, Get back $3 Register Reward

$.50/1 from 10/27 P&G

Opti-Free Pure Moist Multipurpose Solution (2 oz), $2

Buy 1, Get back $2 Register Reward

Nelimed Sinufrin Nasal Decongestant Spray or Gel (.5 oz), $5

Buy 1, Get back $5 Register Reward

$2 peelie found on product

Pert Plus 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner (13.5 oz), $.99

$1/1 in 11/17 SS

GUM Micro Tip or Deep Clean Toothbrushes (2 pk), $.49

After 11 transactions rolling RRs, using points, and spending little OOP, my net GAIN for everything pictured above (and 7 FREE Redbox rentals) was $14.45.

CVS Shopping, $5.73 Money Maker

Transaction 1:
2 GUM Toothbrush (2 pk), $2 each
Buy 1, Get back $2 ECB (states limit 2, but appears to be limit 3)
Used 2 $.75/1 I got in the mail after e-mailing the company
Children's Advil, $2.37
Buy 1, Get back $2.37 ECB (limit 1)
Used $1.50/1 printable
Total Home Laundry Detergent (20 oz), $1.79
Buy 1, Get back $1.79 ECB (limit 1)
Hershey's Single, $.79
Buy 1, Get back $.79 ECB (limit 1)
Hershey's Theater Box, $.99
Buy 1, Get back $.99 ECB (limit 1)
5 Gum (15 ct), $1
Buy 1, Get back $1 ECB (limit 1)
Orbit Gum (14 ct), $1
Buy 1, Get back $1 ECB (limit 1)
2 Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, $.99
Buy 1, Get back $1 ECB (limit 1)
Used $1/2 from 11/8 SS (Spanish Edition)
CVS Ultra-Soft Cleansing Wipes (12 ct), $.99
Buy 1, Get back $.99 ECB (limit 1)
CVS Pantiliners (20 ct), $.99
Buy 1, Get back $.99 ECB
Glade Plugins Scented Oil Warmer, $1.25
Buy 1, Get back $1.25 ECB
Used $1/1 printable

Used $3/$15 e-mailed to me
Subtotal: $9.15, Total: $10.05 OOP
Got back $17.15 in ECBs
$7.10 Money Maker

Transaction 2:
GUM Toothbrush (2 pk), $2 each
Buy 1, Get back $2 ECB (states limit 2, but appears to be limit 3)
Advil Film-Coated (4 ct), $.99
Buy 1, Get back $.99 ECB (limit 1)
Sparkle Single Big Roll Paper Towel, $1
Buy 1, Get back $1 ECB (states limit 1, but appears to be more)
2 Colgate Total Advance White Toothpaste (4 pk travel size), $3.29 each
Buy Colgate Multi-pack toothpaste, Get $3 ECB (limit 2)
Subtotal: $10.57, Total: $11.36
"Paid" with $10.35 in ECBs and $1.01 OOP
Got back $9.99 in ECBs
Net Cost: $1.37

Overall, a $5.73 Money Maker

Walgreens Shopping, $1.01

Walgreens 1; Transactions 1-4:
Swisse Multi-Vitamins, $10
Buy 1, Get $10 Register Reward
Used $5/1 from 10/6 SS or 11/24 SS
Russel Stover Chocolate, $.29 (filler)
Subtotal: $5.29, Total: $5.49
"Paid" with $5 Register Reward and $.49 OOP
Got back $10 Register Reward
$4.51 Money Maker x 4 Transactions = $18.04 Money Maker

Walgreens 2; Transaction 5:
Gelusil Antacid/Anti-Gas (20 ct), $3
Buy 1, Get $3 Register Reward
Used $2/1 printable
Tums Freshers, $4.50
Buy 1, Get $4.50 Register Reward
Used $1/1 from 11/10 RP or 10/13 RP
Living Solutions Toaster, $12.99
Buy 1, Get 3000 pts
Royal Dansk Butter Cookies Tin (12 oz), $1.99
2 Russel Stover Chocolates, $.29 each
Subtotal: $20.06, Total: $21.32
"Paid" with $20 in Register Rewards and $1.32 OOP
Got back $7.50 in Register Rewards and 3000 points
Net Cost: $13.82

Walgreens 2; Transactions 6 and 7
Gelusil Antacid/Anti-Gas (20 ct), $3
Buy 1, Get $3 Register Reward
Used $2/1 printable
Tums Freshers, $4.50
Buy 1, Get $4.50 Register Reward
Used $1/1 from 11/10 RP or 10/13 RP
Nice! Kitchen Trash Bags (80 ct), $4.99
Bumble Bee Chunk White Albacore (5 oz), $.99 with in-ad coupon
Subtotal: $10.48, Total: $11.03
"Paid" with $10 Register Reward and $1.03 OOP
Got back $7.50 in Register Rewards
Net Cost: $3.53 X 2 Transactions = $7.06

Walgreens 3; Transactions 8-10
Tums Freshers, $4.50
Buy 1, Get $4.50 Register Reward
Used $1/1 from 11/10 RP or 10/13 RP
Russel Stover Chocolate, $.29 (filler)
Subtotal: $3.79, Total: $3.89
"Paid" with $3 Register Reward and $.89 OOP
Got back $4.50 Register Reward
$.61 Money Maker x 3 Transactions = $1.83 Money Maker

Overall Net Cost for Everything...$1.01

FREE Brats at Menard's

I picked up FREE brats at Menards today!  I used rebates to roll into a new rebate.

8 Packages of Klements Precooked Brats, $2.00 each with $2.00 MIR (NO LIMIT, valid through 11/30/13)

You can read more about How to Submit and Use Menards Rebates here. 

Walgreens Shopping, $0.98 Money Maker

2 Suave Lotions (18 oz), $3 BOGO 50% off ($3.00, $1.50)
Buy 2, Get 2000 points
Used 2 $1.50/1 from 11/17 RP

4 Wet N Wild Nail Color, $.99 BOGO 50% off ($.99, $.49)
Used 4 $1/1 from 11/17 RP (These should have been adjusted down, but cashier pushed through.)

Subtotal: $0.46, Total: $1.02
Got back 2,000 points (equivalent to $2)
$0.98 Money Maker

Walgreens and CVS Shopping, $2.91

Walgreens
2 Glad Cling Wrap (200 sq ft), 2/$4 with in ad-coupon
Used 2 $1/1 printables
Subtotal: $2, Total: $2.22 (Paid with 2000 points and $.22 OOP)

CVS
CVS Pain Relief, $4.99
Used $4.99 coupon printing for everyone from red coupon machine
Dawn with Hand Renewal, $.88
Used $.50/1 printable (no longer available?)
Marvel Heroes Taffy, Halloween Clearance $.25
Subtotal: $.63, Total: $.69

Kmart Shopping, $2.27

A huge thank you to Aubrey over at couPWNing for sharing her Kmart 10 cent finds!  I was able to score the following:

9 Joe Boxer Earrings, $.10 each
1 Joe Boxer Hair Clip, $.10
10 Bongo Earrings, $.10 each
1 Jacklyn Smith Earrings, $.10
1 Halloween Barette, Regular $.99, 70% off, $.29
Used 10% off Friends and Family coupon found in store.
Subtotal: $2.15, Total: $2.27

Kmart has several things on unmarked clearance for $0.10.  Scan clearance items at a scanner to see if it will ring up for 10 cents!

Walgreens: 6 Double Rolls of TP for just $1.25 per package

There's a nice "double dip" at Walgreens today!  Most stores activate their Sunday sales on Saturday.  When it overlaps with a sale going for the current week, it's a "double dip."  Through today, Nice! Toilet paper (6 double rolls) are 2/$5.  Starting tomorrow, they're buy 1, get 1 free.  Since these deals are overlapping at most stores today, it works out to Buy 1 at $2.50, get 1 FREE...or $1.25 per 6 double rolls!  That works out to just over 10 cents per single roll!

I ended up buying 20 packages.  I used 4 $4.50 Register Rewards, 10000 points, and just paid just $3.28 out of pocket.

(Thanks, Nancy of TheCouponCafe!)

Babies R Us Shopping, $4.82

A couple great deals to watch out for at Babies R Us!

1. Right now there is a promo on select BabyGantics items.  Save $3 when you buy 2.  Some stores have some trial sizes marked under a $1, so FREE when you buy 2.  (No overage, but no tax either!)  You can check the prices and make sure they're included in the promo by scanning them at a price scanner in the store.  I had to go to 3 stores to find them this cheap.  At some stores, they are more expensive.  Good luck!

2. My Babies R Us also had Halloween clothes, accessories, and costumes for 75% off.

Here's what I bought?

"My First Boo!" Onesie, Regular $12.99, 75% off clearance, $3.25
Halloween Bib, Regular Price $4.99, 75% off clearance, $1.25
6 BabyGantics Bed Bug Repellent (3.38 fl oz), $0.98 each
-$3/2 promo making them all FREE
4 BabyGantics Stain Stain Go Away Stain Remover (2 fl oz), $0.48 each
-$3/2 promo making them all FREE
26 BabyGantics The Grime Fighter All-Purpse Household Cleaner (2 fl oz), $0.48 each
-$3/2 promo making them all FREE
Subtotal: $4.50, Total: $4.82

Even better, I paid using part of a $10 gift card I got for free when I created a baby registry at Babies R Us...so really I got everything for FREE!

(Thanks, Lori of couPWNing!)

Walmart Shopping, $0.49

Per Walmart's Coupon Policy:
If coupon value exceeds the price of the item, the excess may be given to the customer as cash or applied toward the basket purchase.

4 Chapstick, $0.98 each
Used 4 $1.50/1 peelies previously found on Children's Advil
Schick Disposable Razors (12 ct), $1.97
Used $3/1 from 10/06 SS
Fisher Price Ball, $5.97
Used $5/1 Fisher Price Product Coupon found in Baby Bag I got for registering at Target
Garanimal Socks, $.87
Bic Shimmers, Clearance $.75
Baby Wonders Washcloths (4 pk), Clearance $.25

Subtotal: -$0.27, Total: $0.49

Target Shopping, $0.51

This afternoon, Super Target was handing out samples and coupon books like crazy!  My boyfriend and I were able to the following for FREE:
6 Up&Up Diapers (2 pk)
2 Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes (5 pk)
3 Auto Dish Packs (2 pk)
2 Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel (2 oz)
2 Waxed Dental Floss


I also did a little shopping with some mobile coupons.  To get the mobile coupons mentioned below, text FRESH to 827-438

Broccoli (.71 lbs), $1.20
Used $1 off Fresh vegetable purchase of $1 or more mobile coupon
Market Pantry Bread, $1.27
Used $1 any brand sandwich bread mobile coupon
Bananas (1.72 lbs), $1.01
Used $1/1Fresh fruit purchase of $1 or more mobile coupon
Up&Up Paper Towel (single roll), $.99
Used $1 off 6-pk. or larger any brand paper towels mobile coupon (working on single rolls)

Subtotal: $0.48, Total: $0.51

Jewel Shopping, $3.25

Wow, do I miss couponing deals like this!  Jewel is currently running a "Buy 3, Save $5 instantly" off participating P&G products.  I bought the following at 3 Jewel stores.  (It's next to impossible to find the Puffs in stock, but try looking for special displays.)  I could have done better, but I only had one P&G insert.

3 Mr. Clean All Purpose Cleaner (40 oz), $2.79 each
Used B2G1 from 9/1 P&G
3 Mr. Clean Magic Erasers (2 ct), $2.79 each
Used B2G1 from 9/1 P&G
Febreeze Set & Refresh, $2.59
Used $1/1 from 9/1 P&G
11 Puffs with Lotion (124 ct), $1.79 each
Used $.25/3 from 9/1 P&G
3 Febreeze Air Effects, $2.59 each
Used B1G1 from 9/1 P&G

-$35 in Instant Savings

Subtotal: $2.37, Total: $3.25

Walgreens: $.50 Pampers Wipes

Check out what I spotted at Walgreens today!  The shelves had tags saying Pampers wipes were on sale for $2, with a $1.50 Register Reward back!  I didn't remember seeing that advertised.  (The ad shows diapers producing a $1.50 RR.)  I bought one and no Register Reward.  The manager came and said he'd just put it on a gift card for me.  So here's what my transactions looked like:

Transaction 1:
Pampers Wipes, $2
Subtotal: $2, Total $2.15
"Paid" with $2,000 points and $.15 OOP

Transaction 2:
5 Pampers Wipes, $2 each
Subtotal: $10, Total: $10.75
"Paid" with 10,000 points and $.75 OOP

Got back $9 Gift card (6x$1.50=$9)
Net cost for 6 packages of wipes: $3.90

This is a YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary) situation!  The RR did not print for me.  Make sure your store has the tag, as pictured above, and hopefully you get a friendly manager. :)

Old Navy Shopping, FREE

3 Pack Onsies, Regular $12.94, Clearance $3.99
Socks, Regular $1.45, Clearance $.99
Subtotal: $4.98
Used $5 "Snap Five" coupon from the "Snap Appy" Old Navy App (read more about it here)
FREE

Walgreens Shopping, $1.89

I did 9 transactions, split among 2 stores...

Reach Toothbrush(es), $2.99
Buy 1, Get $2 Register Reward
Used $1/1 from coupon book I found ages ago
*You can also print a $1/1 Reach Toothbrush or $2/1 2-Pack Reach Toothbrush
Subtotal: $1.99, Total: $2.21
"Paid" with 2000 points and $.21 OOP
Got back $2 Register Reward and a $5/$20 good for the next 2 days
Net Cost $.21

times 9 transactions....$1.89