I woke up this morning full of shopping ambition. The girls were invited over for a play date, which meant a rare morning of child-free shopping for me. I prepped lists for Target, Walmart, Publix, CVS, & Walgreens, certain that alone I’d have no trouble tackling all 5 stores in just a few hours.
Unfortunately I was so enthralled by the luxury of actually being able to smell the roses (literally), I got quite distracted by the incredible selection of herbs in the garden department at Walmart and completely lost track of time.
I decided to scrap the rest of my plans, made a quick stop at CVS for eggs and milk–the only 2 things I actually needed this week–and made it home with barely enough time to hide all the Easter goodies.
Here is what I got:
At Walmart I spent $24.59 for $44.59 worth of Easter basket fillings. ($12.29 per daughter).
The baskets, plastic eggs, play-dough filled eggs, and small stuffed animals were left over from last year. Had I started a little earlier and planned a little more, I probably could’ve done their baskets for a lot less, but considering I left it to almost the very last minute this year, I’m pretty happy with that total.
Breakdown 8 Chocolate Covered Peeps @ .98 each (4) $1/2 Chocolate Peeps (got from table next to the Easter Bunny at mall) Final price: $0.48 each 1 Strawberry Shortcake Toy @ $6.44 (1) $3 off Strawberry Shortcake Mini Doll in Purse (Time to Play insert 4/10/11) Final price: $3.44 1 Travel Size Connect 4 Game @ $5.24 (1) $3 off Connect 4 Game (Time to Play insert 4/10/11) Final price: $2.24 1 FurReal Snuggimals Toy @ $8.47 (1) $2 off Snuggimals or Furry Frenzies WYB any PEEPS Chocolate product (Time to Play insert 4/10/11) Final price: $6.47 3 Cadbury/Hersheys Candy @ $2.68 each (1) $1/3 Cadbury or Hershey’s Easter Candy Final price: $2.35 each 2 Starburst Jelly Beans @ $1.78 (1) $1/2 Starburst or Lifesavers Jelly Beans Final price: $1.28 each
At CVS I spent $0.38 for $11.36 worth of groceries, a savings of 97%.
Transaction 1 (2) Get $1 Extra Care Buck WYB Gallon Milk @ $3.19 1 Dozen Eggs regularly priced @ $1.99 Used $5, 1, 1.99 ECBs (from last week), paid $0.38 OOP, Got back $2 ECBs Transaction 2 1 Dozen Eggs regularly priced @ $1.99 Used $2 ECBs, paid $0 OOP
Altogether, today I spent $24.97 for $55.95 worth of groceries and Easter basket fillings, an average savings of 55% for the day (and the week.)
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Debi April 21, 2011 at 9:46 pm
I’m sure Princess and Trouble will enjoy all the goodies you got! great job!
Ruth April 22, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Yes, they’ll be eating all that candy until at least Halloween!
Melissa April 22, 2011 at 8:54 am
Their own little stockpile. Only the essentials!!!
Happy Easter.
jennifer April 22, 2011 at 4:43 pm
Hi Ruth!
I had a great shopping trip at Walgreens yesterday. I bought two 3pk rolls of Scott paper towels, 12 pk roll Angel Soft tp. Two Airwick compact starter units, three rolls of scotch tape, two sticks of Gillete mens deodarent, and two .78 cent packs of nuts, (donated to the troops at the check out counter). Grand total, $2.98!
Another great find, Meijer BOGO Ban deodarent. $1.00 off instantly peely, (I was going to use my .40 cent off coupons but got lucky with the peely)! Bought 6 for .38 each!
I’ve only been couponing for about 6 weeks, and thanks to your tips it’s really starting to pay off! Thank you so much for all you do!
Ruth April 22, 2011 at 6:01 pm
Great job Jennifer! Thanks so much for sharing!
Running Mama April 22, 2011 at 6:32 pm
Hey Friend,
Check out my new blog, I’m kinda on the down low with it (for now) or at least not using my name. All that Easter candy is making me hungry!
Have a great weekend. xoxo
Ruth April 23, 2011 at 12:18 am
Love it!
JRFrugalMom April 22, 2011 at 11:10 pm
You sure got some fabulous goodies for the girls.
I do the same thing at Target – Get lost….in time:)