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!

Kmart Shopping, $2.22

Kmart is running a deal where you get a $10 store Catalina coupon when you buy 3 select products.  It's advertised that you need to buy Tide, Hanes, and Bounce or Downy, but the Catalina is printing when you buy a Tide and 2 Bounce.  Plus, this deal is rolling!

Remember, since this is not how it is advertised, it may stop working at any time!

Here's what I did....

Transaction 1:
Tide Pods (16 ct), $5.99
2 Bounce (40 ct), $2.99 each
Used $1.50/2 from 3/31 P&G
Subtotal: $10.47, Total: $11.08 OOP
Got back $10 Catalina
Net Cost: $1.08

Transactions 2 and 3:
Tide Pods (16 ct), $5.99
2 Bounce (40 ct), $2.99 each
Used $1.50/2 from 3/31 P&G
Used $10 Catalina from previous transaction and paid $0.57 OOP after tax
Got back $10 Catalina

Kmart Clearance Shopping, $2.79

2 Olay Shine Control Lathering Cleanser, Clearance $2 each
Used $2/2 from 12/30 P&G

2 Garnier Fructis Style Wave-Enhancing Spray, Clearance $1 each
Used 2 $1/1 from 1/13 RP

2 Pantene Hairspray, Clearance $1.50 each
Used $3/2 from 12/30 P&G

Subtotal: $2, Total: $2.79

Kmart Shopping, $0.68 (tax only)

Kmart Clearance:
4 Pantene 2in1 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner, Regular $4.99, Clearance $1.50
2 Pantene Color Hair Solutions Color Nourishing Treatment, Regular $4.99, Clearance $1.50
Used 4 $3/2 from 12/30 P&G
Subtotal: $0, Total: $0.68

(Thanks, Cary of couPWNing!)

Kmart Shopping, $17 Money Maker!!!

Through today, Glade Expressions are part of a "Spend $15, Get $5 OYNO" Store Catalina promo at Kmart.  Glade Expressions are also on sale Buy 1, Get 1 FREE and the $15 total is calculated before the FREE discount is applied!  On top of that, Glade Expressions are part of a national Glade Catalina, producing a $1 Catalina on the Mists and $2 on the Oil Diffusers. (Only one will print per transaction.)  So here's how I was able to score big...

Transaction 1:
4 Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist Starter Kits, BOGO $4.49
Used FREE Coupon from BzzAgent (Took off $4.49)
Used 2 $2/1 Coupons from BzzAgent ($2/1 printable also available here)
Subtotal: $.49, Total: $1.16
Got back $1 and $5 Catalinas
Net Cost: $4.84 Money Maker!

Transactions 2 and 3:
2 Glade Expressions Oil Diffuser Starter Kits, BOGO $8.49
Used 2 $4/1 from BzzAgent ($4/1 printable also available here)
Subtotal: $.49, Total: $.92
Got back $2 and $5 Catalinas
Net Cost: $6.08 Money Maker each Transaction

$17 Money Maker after all 3 Transactions!

Kmart Shopping, $3.20

Transaction 1:
4 Boxes of Ziploc, $2.50 each
Used 2 $1/2 from 3/4 SS
Subtotal: $8, Total: $8.80 OOP
Got back: $5 Kmart Catalina and $2 Ziploc Manufacturer Catalina
Net cost: $1.80

Transaction 2:
4 Boxes of Ziploc, $2.50 each

Used 2 $1/2 from 3/4 SS

Used $5 and $2 Catalinas from Transaction 1

Subtotal: $1, Total: $1.40 OOP

Got back: $5 Kmart Catalina and $2 Ziploc Manufacturer Catalina

Net cost: $1.40

Total Net Cost: $3.20 ($.40 a Box!)

*Don't forget there is also a $.70/1 Ziploc printable available here!

Kmart: Ziploc Bags as low as $.05 a Box

Update:  According to Hip2Save, a $2 catalina is ALSO printing when you buy 4 boxes of Ziploc, making it a net cost of $.20 for 4 boxes, or $.05 each!

Head over to Coupon Network to print a $.60/1 Ziploc Bags coupon...or click to watch the video to add $.10 to the value and print a $.70/1 Ziploc Bags coupon!

If you have access to multiple computers, print 4 $.70/1 coupons.  Buy 4 boxes of Ziplocs for $10 at Kmart. Pay $7.20 after coupons and get back a $5 catalina for a net cost of $2.20 for 4 boxes.  That's $.55 each!

(Thanks, MashupMom!)

Spring Cleaning Coupons + Scenarios

Ready for spring cleaning?  Me neither, but here are some coupons to get you...motivated? (We should start seeing quite a few sales on cleaning supplies this time of year!)

$0.50 off Pledge Multi Surface product
$1.50 off 2 Pledge Furniture Care products
$1.00 off any Pledge or Armstrong cleaner
$0.50 off Scrubbing Bubbles fantastik
$0.55 off Scrubbing Bubbles Vanish Drop-ins™
$0.75 off Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush
$0.75 off Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel
$0.75 off Scrubbing Bubbles Active Scrub Cleanser
$0.50 off Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Foamer
$1.00 off 2 Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaners
$0.75 off 2 Shout Color Catcher
$0.75 off 2 Shout Laundry products
$0.75 off 2 Windex Glass cleaning products
$1.00 off 2 Windex Multi-Surface products

Kmart Scenarios, Valid through April 7: 
Buy 3 Scrubbing Bubble Toilet Bowl Cleaners on sale 2/$7 for a total of $10.50.  Use 3 $.75/1 printables.  Pay $8.25 and get back a $5 catalina valid on your next purchase.  That's a net cost of $1.08 each!
OR
Buy 2 Scrubbing Bubbles Double Packs on sale for $5 each.  Use the $1/2 printable.  Pay $9 and get back a $5 catalina valid on your next purchase.  That's a net cost of $2 per double pack or $1 per can! 

Dollar General Scenario:
Buy 2 Scrubbing Bubbles Antibacterial Bathroom Cleaners at $2.50 each.  Use the $1/2 printable and 2 $1/1 store printables.  Your final cost will be $2, or $1 each!

(Thanks, TheCouponHigh and Hip2Save!)

My Kmart Clearance Toy Finds

As I mentioned earlier, Kmart has is selling their clearance toys at an additional 50% off.  You may want to call your local store to make sure they're participating.  Here's what I got:
Hot Wheels Tire Shop Crash Pack, $6
Hot Wheels car Lot Crash Pack, $6
Polly Pocket B-Ball Blast, $2.50
Polly Pocket rollin' Bowlin', $2.50
Playskool Pound 'n Pop Carnival, $7.50
Fisher-Price Bright Beginnings Stacking Action Blocks, $4.50
Fisher-Price Tug & Rumble Airplane, $4.50
Mega blocks Dora's School Adventure, $4.50
Kung Zhu Ninja Dojo Base, $2.50
Kung Zhu Special Forces HQ, $2.50

Total: $43.00 + tax for 10 toys!

Kmart: Additional 50% Off Clearance Toys

I'm not sure if it's all Kmarts, but I stopped in a couple and clearance toys were an additional 50% off!  Signs said 12/26-1/7.  I'll post my finds later today! :)

Stores Open Thanksgiving Day 2011

If you need your shopping fix BEFORE Black Friday (or something to do while "the guys" watch football), check out the following stores on Thanksgiving Day:

CVS
List of FREEBIES and MoneyMakers are posted here.
Call your store for hours. Some store open 24 Hours. 

Kmart
Open 6AM-9PM.  Please call your local store to confirm. 

Meijer
Doorbusters start at 6AM Thanksgiving Day. 

Michael's
Print coupons here, including 30% off your entire purchase including sale items, Thanksgiving night, 4-10PM.

Old Navy
See sale items and print a $10 off any $50 In-Store Purchase coupon here. Valid Thursday until 8PM only!
It looks like most stores are open 9AM-8PM Thanksgiving day, but please check store hours here.

Toys R Us
Opens for "Black Friday" on Thursday at 10PM.

Walgreens
List of FREEBIES and MoneyMakers are posted here.
Call your store for hours.  Some store open 24 Hours.

Walmart
Opens at 10PM for "Black Friday." Some store open 24 Hours.

Kmart Double Coupon Shopping Disaster Update

Well, it's been a week since my Kmart Double Coupon Shopping Disaster.  After not getting a response from my original message, I turned to Kmart's Facebook page.  Someone there, in turn, referred me to Kirk L., "Senior Corporate Case Manager for Sears & Kmart Executive Team."

Basically, he tried to distract from my real questions and concerns with a $10 gift card.  (He offered $5, but emailed me a card for $10.  I'm not arguing.)  He didn't seem to understand that my question was about their coupon policy, so I kept pressing the issue.  They have no answer for me as to whether or not Kmart accepts manufacturer coupons with other store logos.

Here are some excerpts from Kirk's emails:

Regarding your coupon question, I will do my best to locate a source. It might take me a while. I would just ask for your patience.
...
I also forwarded your coupon question to the store manager although I will look for other resources as well.
...
You're not bothering me, Ms. Barton, but if I was aware of whom to talk with I would have already done it. It's just going to take some research. Please accept my apologies that I don't have an ready answer or source. I don't know who else you might talk with.

So a week of trying to figure out their coupon policy and they don't even know who to talk to!  Wow.  Thoughts? 

Kmart: Double Coupon Event (10/30-11/5)

Looks like participating Kmarts are doubling coupons under $1 again this week.  I'm still waiting on a response from corporate concerning my last trip, but for those of you who want to check it out, Cuckoo For Coupon Deals has details and matchups!  Good luck! ;)

Kmart Double Coupon Shopping, $8.86

3 Xtra Detergents, $1.88 with in-ad Super Coupon (also found in store by the product)
Used 3 $.50/1 from 8/28 SS
Doubled to $1.00/1
Net cost: $.88 each

2 French's Dijon Mustard, $1.69 each
Used 2 $.75/1 from 9/11 SS (Thanks, Kalley of The Coupon Commandos!)
Doubled to $1.50/1
Net cost: $.19 each

4 Kraft Mac. and Cheese, $1.00 each
Used 2 $.55/2 from Hispanic Heritage Coupon Book found at Jewel
Doubled to $1.10/2
Net cost: $.45 each

1 Loaf Country Hearth Wheat Bread, $2.29
Used $.55/1 from 8/21 SS
Doubled to $1.10/1
Net cost: $1.19


4 Packages Bar-S Hot Dogs, $.99 each
(I had an in-ad/in-store coupon to make them $.88 each, but it didn't come off.) :(
Used 2 $.75/2 printables (also in 10/23 RP)
Doubled to $1.50/2
Net cost: $.24 each (Should have been $.13 each.)

1 Package Alexia Sweet Potato Fries, $2.49
Used $.55/1 from 10/02 SS
Doubled to $1.10/1
Net cost: $1.39

Subtotal: $8.36, Total: $8.86
*Subtotal should have been $7.92, but Bar-S Store Coupon did not register.

Kmart Double Coupon Shopping DISASTER (A Rant By Yours Truly)

I'm sure you've all missed my rants of couponing disasters.  Fear not!  Kmart has pulled through.  As I mentioned earlier this week, Kmart is having a double coupon event this week.  My friends over at The Coupon Commandos and I were excited to go take advantage since no other stores double around here.  We spent a lot of time preparing.  Of course, it takes one crabby, stubborn person to ruin all that hard work.  That person's name? Robin Turley, HR Associate at the Round Lake Beach, IL store.

Here's what I started with in my cart (intending to buy):

...and here's what I ended up buying:

You see, my friends and I were going to buy Fuze and use a $.75 manufacturer coupon.  Apparently because it had a CVS logo on it, Kmart would not take it OR EVEN TRY TO SCAN IT! I called corporate, as did Robin the HR Associate, while my friend looked up Kmart's coupon policy.  The gentleman I spoke to at corporate told us he would call the store and resolve it with Robin.  Meanwhile, she was on the phone with someone else from corporate, who took her side.  My friend filed a complaint and is expecting a call from the store manager.  After all, he did read from their own coupon policy the following...

We accept any manufacturer’s coupons that have a scannable bar code and that are not copied from an original coupon. Upon using the coupon, it must be surrendered to the cashier. We accept $5 off coupons, BOGO offer coupons, and free product coupons, but they are not doubled during our double coupon events.

At this point, I decided I was only going to buy the very best deals.  Kmart did not deserve my patronage.  I dropped all the items I did not buy at customer service for Robin to put away (though at this point she wouldn't come out of her office.)  Not only did the store lose out on the sales of the items they would not honor coupons for, they missed out on a majority of what I was going to purchase.

My "favorite" part was that Robin (the HR lady) was shaking her head towards the cashier with that "can you believe these people?" look.  I asked her why she was shaking her head about us.  She said she wasn't, but when I asked what she was shaking it for, she had no response.

Oh, but I'm not done, the icing on the cake is that one of their own STORE coupons didn't come off my total!  I was supposed to get Bar-S hot dogs for $.88 with super coupon, but ended up being charged the regular price.  (This was of no fault to our cashier, who was wonderful and just doing her job.  She scanned the coupon and the computer did say it had gone through.)

Needless to say, I was not impressed with this trip to Kmart.  We'll see if corporate cares to do anything about the rude behavior, lack of honoring valid manufacturer coupons, overcharging due to a store coupon not scanning properly, and the fact that I'm sharing this with my 1700 facebook fans, 600+ Coupon Commando members, 65 followers, and other people who read my blog.  Unfortunately I won't be blogging as many deals as I would have, due to this experience.

I'm sure this seems like a lot to go through for a 75 cent coupon, but it's not about the money.  It's the principle.  What ever happened to "the customer is always right?"  Why is the person who works in the HR office and has nowhere near the knowledge of coupons that I have trying to tell me how coupons work?  Why do stores refuse to follow their own coupon policy that you show them in black and white?  Why are couponers made to feel like they're doing something wrong when they're not?  So frustrating...

Getting off my soapbox, for now.

To be continued (if corporate responds)...

Kmart Double Coupon Event 10/23-10/29

Woohoo!  Kmart is doubling coupons again this week!  You'll need to use your Shop You Way Rewards Card. If you don't have one, just sign up in store. All coupons valued up to $.99 will double (so $.99 off would double to $1.98).  You can view a list of participating stores here.

FREEBIE Shopping, $0!!!

I love store coupons because they tend to work as a price adjustment, and generally don't get taxed.  I got all the items above for absolutely FREE!

Bath and Body Works, FREE be Enchanged 2 oz Lotion (valid through tomorrow!)
Kmart: Coke Zero 12 pack, $3, used $3 off any $3 Purchase that printed on my Kmart Doubles Trip.
Fashion Bug: Earrings, $10, Used $10 off $10 Purchase Coupon that I got for taking a survey.

Net cost: Zero Dollars!

Kmart Doubles Shopping, $14.64

Most Kmarts are doubling all manufacturer coupons (up to $.99 value) this week.  Check your ad to see if your local one is participating.  I headed out with my couponing buddy Theresa from The Coupon Commandos.  We weren't very prepared, but here's what I got, with Theresa's help:

2 Schick Hydro Shave Gels, BOGO $3.69
FREE Coupon that took off $3.69 (Peelie found on Schick Hydro Razor. Score!)
Both Free!

2 Edge Shave Gels, BOGO $2.89
Used $.75/1 printable (doubled to $1.50)
Used $.55/1 from 9/25 SS (doubled to $1.10)
Net cost of .29 for both!

2 Venus Bikini Razors, on clearance for $3.00 each
Used 2 $2/1 from 8/28 P&G
Net cost of $1 each!
(Thanks, Theresa for this amazing find!)

Schick Hydro Razor, $4.99
Used $5/1 printable (adjusted to $4.99)
FREE!

4 Ajax Dish, $1.25 each
Used 4 $.50/1 from Theresa (each doubled to $1.00)
Net cost $.25 each!

Scrubbing Bubbles Fantastik, $2.99
Used $.75/1 from 9/25 SS (doubled to $1.50)
Net cost: $1.49!

Welch's Grape Jelly, $1.79
Used $.55/1 from 9/25 SS (doubled to $1.10)
Net cost $.69!

4 Keebler Cookies, $1.69 each
Used 2 $.55/2 from 9/18 RP (each doubled to $1.10)
Net cost of $1.14 each!


2 Keebler Mint Cream Cookies, $1.69 each
Used 2 $.55/1 from 9/18 RP (each doubled to $1.10)
Net cost of $.59 each!

Welch's Juice, $2.99
Used $.75/1 from 9/25 SS (doubled to $1.50)
Net cost of $1.49!

Subtotal: $12.70, Total: $14.64

Plus I got back 2 coupons:
$3 Off Grocery Health Care and/or Beauty Care purchase of $3 or more
Free Bread (limit 1 of $1.99 in savings)

Kmart Shopping, $5.15

Couponing isn't always easy!  This trip certainly proves that!

I was able to get 5 u-build Sorry! games for FREE and 3 Toy Story 3 Operation games for $.80 each after coupons!  Tax was another $2.75.  So my final net cost was $5.15! :)

It took 4 Kmart employees, including the manager, but they were all wonderful!  U-build Sorry! was on clearance for $10.  Toy Story 3 Operation was on clearance for $11.  Kmart's toy clearance had signs saying it was all an additional 20% off.  Of course it didn't ring up that way, but after a call, the cashier manually took off 20%, bringing u-build Sorry! down to $8 each and Toy Story 3 Operation down to $8.80 each.

The coupons didn't naturally double, so I showed the cashier today's SmartSource that shows that Kmart is doubling Hasbro coupons this week.  She was able to manually double the $4 Sorry! coupons, but while the $4 Operation ones would scan, they wouldn't double.  A couple more cashiers tried getting it to work then called the manager.

The manager was very nice and asked if he could keep my ad.  He had no knowledge of doubling the Hasbro coupons.  He allowed the cashier to manually enter the price for the Operations at $4.80.
In the end, my subtotal was $2.40, plus $2.75 tax.  Total spent on EIGHT GAMES...$5.15!! :)  That's 64 cents a game!

Kmart: Doubling Hasbro game Coupons (9/11-9/17)

Kmart is doubling all Hasbro game coupons included in today's SmartSource.  This offer is available through September 17!

Money Saving Madness found several games on clearance and other coupons were doubling for her. This may vary by store, but could be worth a try!