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Friday, February 18, 2011
It Never Hurts to Ask - Store Manager Let me Use Expired Register Reward
Going through my coupon box Wednesday night I realized that I had a $6RR that had expired on Monday. UGH! I said something to my husband and he insisted on giving me a hard time about how all my hard work had now been wasted. Whatever. Yes, I was annoyed, but I was also glad I don't work RR into my savings until I actually use them.
I decided I'd go into Walgreens yesterday and just ask if I could use it. I also had a $3RR which expires next week and figured if nothing else I'd just use it. I'd been needing to get into the store that's closest to me (although the one I go to least often) because I knew they carry the Genesis Today juice and I still had a coupon for BOGO Acai Berry Boost (which I really like, BTW).
I got in there and realized that juice is $4.49/ bottle (and it's only a 32oz bottle!). With the BOGO Q it still wasn't bad, but I decided to check and see what else they might have, and I knew there was a RR on Schick razors. I walked over to the razor aisle and was looking at them and there were two employees stocking the shelves. They asked if they could help me and I said no, initially. Then I realized that one of them had "store manager" on her tag. She also shared my first name "Julie". So I knew it must be fate. I told her that I had a RR that I just realized had expired on Monday and would there be any way I could still use it. She said YES! They'd honor it. WOOT!
This changed my shopping plan, so I went back and grabbed the juice. Of course, that was only $4.49 and the RR was for $6. Then I saw that Clean & Clear was B1G1 50% and I still had a stack of $2/1 C&C coupons. Since I go through at least 1 bottle of this stuff a month I try to stay stocked up when I can find a deal. So, I grabbed two bottles.
2 Bottles Genesis Today Acai Berry Boost @$4.49
2 Clean & Clear cleanser @ $5.49 (B1G1 50%)
- used (1) BOGO Genesis Today Acai
- used (2) $2/1 C&C
All said and done, I spent $4.10 OOP (after tax).
This trip has also changed my tune about a) Walgreens and b) Frequenting this particular Walgreens. I've been going to a different one because it's just more convenient. Usually, when I'm out and about I'm going to my chiropractor and there is a Walgreens just around the corner. While the Walgreens I went to this week is actually much closer to me, it's much more "out of the way" of places I usually go. I guess sometimes it's worth it to go a little out of your way.
I decided I'd go into Walgreens yesterday and just ask if I could use it. I also had a $3RR which expires next week and figured if nothing else I'd just use it. I'd been needing to get into the store that's closest to me (although the one I go to least often) because I knew they carry the Genesis Today juice and I still had a coupon for BOGO Acai Berry Boost (which I really like, BTW).
I got in there and realized that juice is $4.49/ bottle (and it's only a 32oz bottle!). With the BOGO Q it still wasn't bad, but I decided to check and see what else they might have, and I knew there was a RR on Schick razors. I walked over to the razor aisle and was looking at them and there were two employees stocking the shelves. They asked if they could help me and I said no, initially. Then I realized that one of them had "store manager" on her tag. She also shared my first name "Julie". So I knew it must be fate. I told her that I had a RR that I just realized had expired on Monday and would there be any way I could still use it. She said YES! They'd honor it. WOOT!
This changed my shopping plan, so I went back and grabbed the juice. Of course, that was only $4.49 and the RR was for $6. Then I saw that Clean & Clear was B1G1 50% and I still had a stack of $2/1 C&C coupons. Since I go through at least 1 bottle of this stuff a month I try to stay stocked up when I can find a deal. So, I grabbed two bottles.
2 Bottles Genesis Today Acai Berry Boost @$4.49
2 Clean & Clear cleanser @ $5.49 (B1G1 50%)
- used (1) BOGO Genesis Today Acai
- used (2) $2/1 C&C
All said and done, I spent $4.10 OOP (after tax).
This trip has also changed my tune about a) Walgreens and b) Frequenting this particular Walgreens. I've been going to a different one because it's just more convenient. Usually, when I'm out and about I'm going to my chiropractor and there is a Walgreens just around the corner. While the Walgreens I went to this week is actually much closer to me, it's much more "out of the way" of places I usually go. I guess sometimes it's worth it to go a little out of your way.
My Publix Trip - I got 20 items for FREE!
I hit up Publix yesterday and came home with one heck of a haul for $20. When I added everything up this morning I realized that my total for everything except the 20 Italian Days items was more than what I payed.
Oddly enough, I think this was my first Publix trip where I didn't use any Target Qs (I usually have almost as much in competitor Qs as I do in Manufacturer Qs, this time I just used a $5/50 and nothing else. Also, I think I got shorted about $1.20 in coupons. For some reason the girl was manually entering a lot of my coupons and I noticed when I looked today that there was a .15 coupon (and I know I didn't have any that low), so I'm thinking it should have been $1.50 (as I did have several of those). Short of going back and counting and matching up every coupon it's hard to know for sure. I'm not going back over $1.20. And in the end, I'm pretty happy with how this trip turned out (ok, I'm very happy with this trip).
I saved more than 75% AND got 20 items for FREE! How could you not be happy with that!?
Here's what I got:
(4) Macaroni Grill/Wanchai Ferry @$7.99 BOGO
- used (4) $1.50/1 Qs
(1) Marie Calendars Bakes @ $3
- used (1) $1/1 Q
(2) Publix Yogurt 32oz @ $1.89
(2) V-8 Fusion @ $3.99 BOGO
- used (2) $1/1 Q
(2) Arm & Hammer baking soda @ .75/each
- used (1) .50/2 Q (doubled)
(1) Smuckers All Natural peanut butter @ $4.09
Total for above, minus coupons = $22.34
Italian Days Items:
(4) Green Giant frozen boxed veggies @ 10/$10
- used (2) .50/2 Green Giant boxed veggies (doubled)
(4) Green Giant canned veggies @ $1.29 BOGO
- used $1/4 Green Giant canned veggies (Publix coupon)
(4) Progresso black beans @ 3/$2
- used $1/4 Progress (Publix coupon)
(2) Muir Glen tomatoes @ 3/$4
- used $1/2 Muir Glen products (Publix coupon)
(6) Hunts tomatoes @ 2/$1.89
- used (2) $1/3 Qs
- used $5/20 participating items Q (Publix)
- used $5/$50 competitor Q
Total Paid for all items (after tax) = $22.52 (.30 more than the pre-tax total for just the non-Italian Days items)
The Publix store coupons are still available, and you can grab them at clickcallmail.com. While you are there be sure to enter the Publix giveaway for $10,000 in groceries (you can enter daily).
Oddly enough, I think this was my first Publix trip where I didn't use any Target Qs (I usually have almost as much in competitor Qs as I do in Manufacturer Qs, this time I just used a $5/50 and nothing else. Also, I think I got shorted about $1.20 in coupons. For some reason the girl was manually entering a lot of my coupons and I noticed when I looked today that there was a .15 coupon (and I know I didn't have any that low), so I'm thinking it should have been $1.50 (as I did have several of those). Short of going back and counting and matching up every coupon it's hard to know for sure. I'm not going back over $1.20. And in the end, I'm pretty happy with how this trip turned out (ok, I'm very happy with this trip).
I saved more than 75% AND got 20 items for FREE! How could you not be happy with that!?
Here's what I got:
(4) Macaroni Grill/Wanchai Ferry @$7.99 BOGO
- used (4) $1.50/1 Qs
(1) Marie Calendars Bakes @ $3
- used (1) $1/1 Q
(2) Publix Yogurt 32oz @ $1.89
(2) V-8 Fusion @ $3.99 BOGO
- used (2) $1/1 Q
(2) Arm & Hammer baking soda @ .75/each
- used (1) .50/2 Q (doubled)
(1) Smuckers All Natural peanut butter @ $4.09
Total for above, minus coupons = $22.34
Italian Days Items:
(4) Green Giant frozen boxed veggies @ 10/$10
- used (2) .50/2 Green Giant boxed veggies (doubled)
(4) Green Giant canned veggies @ $1.29 BOGO
- used $1/4 Green Giant canned veggies (Publix coupon)
(4) Progresso black beans @ 3/$2
- used $1/4 Progress (Publix coupon)
(2) Muir Glen tomatoes @ 3/$4
- used $1/2 Muir Glen products (Publix coupon)
(6) Hunts tomatoes @ 2/$1.89
- used (2) $1/3 Qs
- used $5/20 participating items Q (Publix)
- used $5/$50 competitor Q
Total Paid for all items (after tax) = $22.52 (.30 more than the pre-tax total for just the non-Italian Days items)
The Publix store coupons are still available, and you can grab them at clickcallmail.com. While you are there be sure to enter the Publix giveaway for $10,000 in groceries (you can enter daily).
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Sunday's Coupons Preview
It looks like we will have one insert in this Sunday's paper and it will be from Redplum
For McDonald's fans it looks like there will be some McD's Qs along the same lines as those I received in the mail earlier this week (a FREE fruit & maple oatmeal, among others). Overall, however I'm not seeing much that's making me want to run out grab the paper. However, if you have pets and are looking for pet food or treat coupons it looks like there will be a few.
For a full preview of what you can expect to find in the coupons section of your paper this week, check out Sunday Coupon Previews.
For McDonald's fans it looks like there will be some McD's Qs along the same lines as those I received in the mail earlier this week (a FREE fruit & maple oatmeal, among others). Overall, however I'm not seeing much that's making me want to run out grab the paper. However, if you have pets and are looking for pet food or treat coupons it looks like there will be a few.
For a full preview of what you can expect to find in the coupons section of your paper this week, check out Sunday Coupon Previews.
20% Off at Bed, Bath & Beyond!
Just sign up for Bed, Bath & Beyond's email list and they'll send you a 20% off coupon (I know you were wondering where that one that usually shows up in your regular mail was... or maybe it was just me).
Click here to sign up.
Click here to sign up.
More Publix Cooking With Kraft Coupons
There are a few more new Publix coupons available on Cooking With Kraft.
- $1 Off Publix produce WYB Kraft cheese
- $1 Off Publix produce WYB Oscar Mayer sandwich meat
- $1 Off Publix produce WYB Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh family size meat
Another Bad Couponer
What we need to take away from this story is that if you buy something with a coupon and take it back, don't be surprised if your refund is pro-rated based on the discount you received.
Read the story here.
The short version: A New Jersey woman attempted to sue a dept store for .80cents. She used a coupon for $5 off when purchasing $100 worth of items, then when she returned one of the items she got upset because they didn't refund her the full price. She ended up dropping the suit... I'm guessing she was worried about looking bad. It's too late.
Read the story here.
The short version: A New Jersey woman attempted to sue a dept store for .80cents. She used a coupon for $5 off when purchasing $100 worth of items, then when she returned one of the items she got upset because they didn't refund her the full price. She ended up dropping the suit... I'm guessing she was worried about looking bad. It's too late.
$1/2 Aunt Jemima Coupon
These are on sale BOGO right now at Publix and I was just looking for a coupon for them before heading there earlier today. Looks like I might be making a second trip before this sale is over.
Go to Aunt Jemima Frozen Breakfast facebook page and "like" them, then watch the video under "Our Kitchen" (I had to look for it, as the video kinda blends into the rest of the images (just click on the image directly to the right of the text about watching the video).
Go to Aunt Jemima Frozen Breakfast facebook page and "like" them, then watch the video under "Our Kitchen" (I had to look for it, as the video kinda blends into the rest of the images (just click on the image directly to the right of the text about watching the video).
CVS Customers Check Your Email
If you are a CVS Extra Care Card holder be sure to check your email. CVS sent out another round of great coupons today. I got $5/$30. Coupons are good through 2/20.
If you have an Extra Care Card and haven't ever gotten any emails from them, be sure to log in on CVS and register your card with your email address.
If you have an Extra Care Card and haven't ever gotten any emails from them, be sure to log in on CVS and register your card with your email address.
FREE Book From Read It Forward
Read It Forward is giving away another FREE book. This time it's The Informationist, by Taylor Stevens and it looks like it could be pretty interesting if you like your fiction with some intrigue.
Vanessa "Michael" Munroe deals in information — expensive information — working for corporations, heads of state, private clients, and anyone else who can pay for her unique brand of expertise. Born to missionary parents in lawless central Africa, Munroe took up with an infamous gunrunner and his mercenary crew when she was just fourteen. After almost a decade building a new life and lucrative career from her home base in Dallas, she's never looked back. Until now.Click here to enter for your chance at a FREE Book! (It's definitely worth entering, I think I've gotten a book about 1 out of every 3 times I've entered.
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