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extreme couponing for normal {and nice} people: thursday shopping 9-1-11 {& weekly shopping linky}

by Ruth on September 1, 2011

It was just announced that TLC’s Extreme Couponing Season 2 will begin September 28th.  I know a many of you probably found this site after watching the first season, and sometimes I feel a little torn about the show.

On the one hand, TLC’s Extreme Couponing has introduced a lot of people who were struggling to the possibility of saving money on their groceries.  That’s a good thing.  On the other hand, Extreme Couponing has also caused a lot of problems, everything from shelf-clearing to coupon fraud, from stealing newspapers to stores refusing to accept coupons at all.  That’s not such a good thing.

This morning I watched a preview clip of the second season, and I was a little disturbed to be quite honest.  As a couponer and just as a person, this is not what I want couponing to be about!  There are so many opportunities to be generous and giving; instead this clip focuses on excessive selfishness.  I couldn’t help myself, I was compelled to make a video.  (I know I just made one last week. Don’t get used to it! :-) )

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And here is what I got:

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 At Publix I spent $43.90 on $127.25 worth of groceries, a savings of 66%.

4 Lloyd’s Meats in Original BBQ Sauce, assorted varieties, 18 oz, BOGO @ – $5.49
(4) $1.00/1 Lloyds Meat BBQ Tubs Printable Coupon (90210)
Final Price: $1.74 each
4 Bugles, 8.6 oz & Chex Mix, 8.75 oz BOGO @ – $2.67
(2) $0.50/1 Chex Mix Printable
(2) $0.50/1 Bugles Printable
Final Price: $0.83 each
6 Knorr Sides, assorted varieties, 3.8- 6.4 oz @ – $1.00
(2) $0.75/3 Knorr Rice and Pasta Sides printable (NLA)
(3) $1/2 Knorr Rice and Pasta Sides, exp 9/04/11 (Publix Tearpad or Printable)
Final Price: $0.23 each
4 Kraft or Seven Seas Dressing, assorted varieties, 14 or 16 oz, BOGO @ – $3.39
(2) $1/2 Kraft Dressing, exp. 9/25/11 (SS 08/28/11)
(1) B2G1 Kraft Salad Dressing Target printable
Final price: $0.35 each
4 Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce, assorted varieties, 15- 24 oz, BOGO @ – $2.77
(4) $0.50/1 Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce, Salsa, etc., exp. 10/8/11 (RP 08/28/11)
Final Price: $0.88 each
2 Arnold Sandwich Thins, assorted varieties, 8- 16 oz, BOGO @ – $3.69
(2) $0.55/1 Arnold Sandwich Thins Mini’s Printable (NLA)
Final Price: $1.29 each
4 Kellogg’s Eggo Frozen Pancakes, assorted varieties, 12.7- 16.4 oz, BOGO @ – $2.79
(2) $1/2 Kellogg’s Eggos Frozen Product, exp. 10/2/11 (RP 08/07/11)
Final Price: $0.89 each
2 Publix Sour Cream, assorted varieties, 15 oz, BOGO @ – $2.19
Final Price: $1.09 each
2 Snyder’s of Hanover Snacks, BOGO @ – $2.99
Final Price: $1.49 each
2 Sabra Hummus, assorted varieties, 10 oz, BOGO @ – $3.99
Final Price: $1.99 each
2 Publix Deli Southern Style Potato Salad, 16 oz, BOGO @ – $2.69
Final Price: $1.34 each
1  Cauliflower @ – $2.00
1 Cantaloupes @ – $2.50
 
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Altogether, this week I spent $52.67 on $173.81 worth of groceries, an average savings of 70% for the week.

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And now it’s your turn! Seeing others’ examples is one of the best ways to learn new couponing strategies, hints, and hot deals.  If you have a blog, please link up your coupon savings here.  If you don’t have a blog, feel free to share your shopping experiences in a comment below.

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sunday shopping 7-24-11 {video}

by Ruth on July 25, 2011

Thank you all for your sweet comments on my last post.  I could definitely feel the love!  I promise to try not to get all whiney on you again anytime soon.

I had a lot of fun shopping yesterday.  Back-to-school deals rock!  I just love all the fun freebies & rock bottom prices that pop up this time of year & yesterday was definitely no exception–I scored some awesome deals on printer paper (yeah!), pens, glue sticks (double-yeah!), scotch tape, & more.

I was so excited about all the fabulous back-to-school savings I decided to make a little video.

I almost forgot to swing by Publix to take advantage of the 2-day sale on Kellogg’s cereal, but luckily a nice SWSL reader left a comment reminding me (thanks Tammy!) & I was able to make it with only a few minutes to spare.  Between the frosted mini wheats last week and this sale, I think we’re probably set on cereal for a looooong while!

Here is the breakdown of everything I got:

At Publix (not shown in video), I spent $7.77 for $69.02 worth of groceries, a savings of 89%.

In the interest of full disclosure, I have to tell you that on Saturday morning Husband, finding our milk-and-butter-less fridge situation unbearable, made a quick Publix run for those two items.  He spent right around $7.50, which added to my Publix trip would be $15.23 for $76.52, or a savings of 81%.

Grocery Breakdown
$5/$25 Save-a-Lot Competitor’s Coupon
2 Yoplait Trix Multipack Yogurt, assorted varieties, BOGO @ – $2.87
(1) $0.75/2 Yoplait Go-GURT, Kids Cup Yogurtor Trix printable
Final price: $1.06 each
4 Morningstar Farms Frozen Entrees, BOGO @ – $4.19
(2) $1/2 Morningstar Farms Frozen Products Target printable
(4) $1/1 Morningstar Farms Product printable
Stack MQ with Target Q; Final price: $0.52 each
50% OFF ALL Kellogg’s Cereals (Sat. & Sun. ONLY!), $3.49-$4.19 (bought 10)
(2) $5/5 Kelloggs Cereal printable (NLA)
Final price: $0.74-$1.09 each
2 Blueberries, 1 pt – $2.50
(4) $1.50 off Fresh Blueberries or Raspberries wyb (2) Kelloggs products (Tearpad, NLA)
Final Price: FREE 

 

At Staples I spent -$0.86 (after Easy Rebate) for $37.93 worth of office supplies, a savings of 100%.

Breakdown
$5 off $25 Purchase in-ad coupon
 2-Pocket Folder – $0.01 (bought 10)
Sunday through Wednesday ONLY
With an additional $5 purchase; Limit of 10
$4 Easy Rebate WYB Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens, 7ct @ – $4.00 (bought 1)
Final price: FREE after Easy Rebate; Limit 1
Sharpie Permanent Markers, 2pk – $0.25 (bought 2)
Limit of 2
BIC Wite-Out Correction Fluid, 2ct – $0.50 (bought 1)
Limit 2
$5.49 Easy Rebate WYB Staples MultiPurpose Paper, 500sheets @ – $5.99 (bought 2)
Final price: $0.50 after Easy Rebate; Limit 2
$9.49 EasyRebate WYB Staples 4×6 Photo Paper Gloss, 100ct @ – $9.99 (bought 1)
Final price: $0.50 after Easy Rebate; Limit 2 

 

At Walgreens I spent $4.41 for $30.34 worth of drugstore merchandise, a savings of 85%.

Transaction 1
Get $1.50 Register Rewards WYB W Perfection Tampons, 8ct @ – $1.50 (bought 1)
Final price: FREE
Paid $1.61 OOP; Got back $1.50 RRs
Transaction 2:
Scotch Magic Tape BOGO @ – $1.99 (bought 4)
Use in-ad coupon
(4) $1/1 Scotch Magic Tape Printable
Final price: FREE!
Get $3 Register Rewards WYB (2) Scunci No Damage Hair Elastics @ – $1.50 (bought 2)
Final price: 2 FREE
Used $1.50RRs; paid $1.97 OOP; Got back $3 RRs
Transaction 3
Scotch Wrinkle Free Glue Stick, BOGO @ – $1.99 (bought 4)
Use in-ad coupon
(4) $1/1 Scotch Wrinkle Free Glue Stick Printable
Final price: FREE!
3 Dozen Eggs @ $1.19 a dozen
Used $3 RRs, Paid $0.83 OOP, No RRs leftover

 

Altogether we spent $18.78 for $144.79 worth of groceries, office supplies, and drugstore merchandise, an average savings of 87% (even with the milk & butter.)

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