Three successful shopping trips!!

So tonight I went to CVS, RiteAid, and Shaw's and got some pretty good deals!  I figured I would show some real life examples of how I saved money while shopping! Hope this helps to give you a better idea of money saving tips. Just for reference MC= manufacturer's coupon, SC = Store coupon, OOP= out of pocket


My first stop was Rite Aid where I was really rushed as it was nearing closing time and I had a hard time locating a product. I know I could have done much better here if I split into two transactions however it was late and the cashier was less than friendly!  But alas I still saved a bunch so I can't complain.  I did this all in one transaction which really just shows you can save even if you don't do multiple purchases in one shopping trip.


1 Cerave Lotion Original Price $13.99
                                   Sale Price= $10.99
                                   - MC $1/1=  $9.99 OOP
         Earned $2 UpReward Final Price $7.99 for lotion that usually costs me $12.99-13.99 depending upon where I purchased it!


2 Oral B Toothbrushes $2.69 each= $5.38/2
                            B1G1 Free coupon =$2.69/2 OOP
           Earned $5.38 in UpRewards each toothbrush got the reward even though I only paid for one OOP meaning I made $2.69 buying two toothbrushes!


 2 Veet 20ct wax strips $4.49 each= $8.98/2
                              - (2) $2 In Ad SC= $4.98/2
                       -(2) $2 MC printable = $.98/2 OOP
           Earned $1 UpReward for each of the Veet wax strips equaling making $1.02 for buying two!


2 Banana Boat Sprayable sunscreens= $9.99/2 (They were B1G1Free on sale)
                       - $2 Rite Aid Video Values SC= $7.99/2
                             - (2) $1 MC from 6/26/11= $5.99/2 OOP


2 Excedrin Migraine 24 ct $1.99 each = $3.98/2
                      - $1 Rite Aid Video Values SC= $2.98/2
                                   - (2) $1 MC printable = $.98/2
           Earned $1 UpReward for each which is a profit of $1.02 for buying the two boxes of Excedrin! 

I had a coupon for $3/15 or more from completing a survey (This offer prints at the bottom of your receipt IF you get one!)         


TOTAL OOP $17.63 with $11.38 in UpRewards for next week.  If you subtract the amount I got back from what I spent its only $6.25 for everything that I got!


Next I was off to Shaw's to get a few things for my mom as she is amazed by all of the stuff I can get money off on, but she doesn't know how to do it herself so I offered to help! She said she was in need of paper towels and I was going to purchase them elsewhere BUT once Shaw's released their dollar doubler coupons today I knew I would get her a better deal at Shaw's! And I even made out since she's paying me back for what she needed AND I got something extra as you will see!


4 8count packs of Bounty paper towels  $6.99 each= $27.96
                                                                       - (4) $1 MC = $23.96
                                                                      -(4) Store Doubler coupons= $19.96 OOP


3 Boxes of Puffs tissues  $.99 each= $2.97 OOP


2 Vlassic Sweet  Relish  $1 each= $2
            -(2) MC $.55(which double)= $-.20 (takes 20cents off the other stuff your buying)


Total OOP $22.73 AND I got a $15 ITunes gift card for free by spending $30 on select products (the Puffs and Bounty) AND im getting back almost $20 from my mom (She doesn't want the gift card at all!). So I spent around $3 and earned a $15 gift card for free!! 
           


Finally I was off to CVS with my list and coupons in hand! Very busy in there tonight but I split my transactions into two like I needed to and the people behind me just had to deal with waiting! I used to feel bad making other people wait but we are all paying customers so I got over feeling guilty really quickly. So here is what I purchased at CVS:


Transaction #1
5 Dove Color Care Shampoo $3 each= $15/5
                      -(5) $1/1 MC from 6/26/11 = $10/5 OOP
         Earned $5 in Extrabucks by spending $15 on Dove products. You are limited to doing this deal once and you need to either spend $15 on men's OR $15 on women's it does not seem to let you mix and match!


Transaction #2
2 Huggies Pullups for Boys $9 each= $18/2
                          -(2) $2/1 MC printables =$14/2 OOP
         Earned $4 in Extrabucks for buying two pullups


2 Lay's Lightly salted potato chips $1.88 each= $3.76 OOP
Used the $5 extrabucks from the first transaction on this second transaction.


Total OOP $22.76 for both transactions and I have $4 to spend at CVS next week!  Not bad considering as all of us with kids in diapers or pull-ups that those are VERY pricey! 


No I did not walk away with a truck load of free stuff but I did get some really great deals on things that I use!  I was very happy with my shopping trip I spent around $38 OOP (on my items) and have a total of $14.38 to spend between two stores AND a $15 ITunes gift card!  Not bad for only being out about 40minutes to shop!