So I set out with a $5 bill, a lengthy shopping list and my coupon binder.
First stop: Publix
I went to the Publix on Garden St, which was stupid because I have no idea where anything is! Once you get used to one store, let me just say it's pretty challenging trying to shop in another.
I'm not going to bother with the lengthy breakdown on what I bought and what coupons I used because, well, I'm too tired. I'm lazy, can't help it. :)
Here's the loot:
And the proof:
Spent $.59, saved $167.22.
So far I've spent $.59 of my $5, $4.41 left to go!
Second stop: Walgreens
The cashier totally gave me a hard time about using a BOGO coupon on a BOGO sale (both items end up being free). Little did she know I knew to expect her 'tude, and had Walgreen's Corporate on speed dial! It didn't even ring twice before she buckled under my coupon prowess!
The loot:
The proof:
Spent $1.95, saved $41.23, earned $7 in RRs.
This stop I spent $1.95, still $2.46 in my pocket! I earned $7 in RRs on this trip, so technically I've already made a profit. :)
Third & LAST stop: CVS
My cashier was one of my faves and he told me some weird/sweet story about how his grandma ate ice cream all the time...like I said it was weird.
The loot:
The proof:
Spent $2.19, saved $1.20, earned $1 ECB and register printed a $4/$20 purcahse Q.
I almost didn't make it under the $5 target, but walked away with $.27 in change!
If you take the RRs and ECB into consideration, I actually made A PROFIT of $3.27!
Hi Ashley!
ReplyDeleteInquiring minds want to know...
I always notice you buy a bunch of Knox Gelatine - is it because they have excellent coupons that you can use the credit balance to offset other purchases or do you actually use it? When I saw all the vitamins I thought the same thing...I was curious about whether you could actually use them all by their expiration date or if you just buy them to get the credit balance...
Thanks for your help. I love reading your blog and am hoping to become more coupon savvy!
Sara,
ReplyDeleteI totally buy it for the overage, plain and simple. The vitamins (and any other health-related item) that I buy in quantity all get donated to local charities.
The Knox gelatine is such a great overage opportunity ($2.61 credit for each box!) that I literally bought 100 of those coupons! I have Knox gelatine out the wazoo, still trying to figure out what to do with them all...
Coupons are easy once you understand the basics, might want to consider planning a paryt...
I also buy in large quantities because I stock-pile for my household. Items usually go on sale once, then again twelve weeks later. I buy whatever my family will need at the sale price to last us that 12 week period, hence the 20 packages of Knorr sides.
ReplyDeleteHere are some interesting things to do with the gelatine. Who knew is could be used as an air freshener?!?
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