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My Shopping Trip

My Farm Fresh Shopping Trip (07/20)

by Dana Zeliff on July 20, 20112011-07-20
in Farm Fresh Weekly Ads, My Shopping Trip

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It was a great day to shop at Farm Fresh!  I love those Catalina offers.

I decided not to waste my $1/1 Bounty Basic Paper Towel coupon, so I picked up 1 package for $2.99 after coupon.  That’s about $0.37 per roll which is above my goal price but high value bounty coupons are rare.  I also bought the new Minute Maid juice for more than I would normally pay just because I wanted to try it.

Peaches $2.07
Zucchini $1.98
1 Bounty Paper Towel $2.99
1 Purex $3.99 – $1/1 mailer = $1.99 (plus earned $1 CAT)
2 Quaker Cereal $3 – $1/1 mailer = $2 (plus earned $2 CAT)
2 Emerald Trail Mix $1 (plus earned $1 CAT)
2 M&M’s $2 (plus earned $1 CAT)
2 Welch’s Essentials $1 (plus earned $1 CAT)
2 Minute Maid Enhanced $4 (plus earned $1 CAT)
2 Daminals $0.90 – had a $1/1 and a $0.55/1 peelie (plus earned $1 CAT)
2 Bailey’s Creamer FREE (plus earned $1 CAT)
2 Crest Toothpaste FREE (plus earned $1 CAT)
Used $2 CAT

Total Paid $19
Total Saved $34.10
Earned $10 CAT

Since I didn’t shop last week, I picked up milk, creamer, fruit and a few other odds and ends on Monday.  I spent around $17.  Other than eggs (which I forgot again today) I’m done shopping for the week.

How did you do?

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My Walgreens and Quick Target Trip (07/11)

by Dana Zeliff on July 11, 20112011-07-11
in My Shopping Trip, Target

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I ran into Walgreens on the way to Target to get a birthday present on Sunday.  I was all out of gifts in the gift closet for 4-year old boys.  Sad.  I would have liked 2 toothbrush packs and razors, but I was in a rush.

See the Walgreens coupon matchups here

In 2 transactions I purchased the Gum Toothbrushes, Teething Gel and Razor.  I only had $1 RR to roll, so my OOP for both transactios was $6.29 which included a $1 donation.  I now have $6 RR for next week.  All 3 of these items were purchased without coupons.

I also picked up 2 FREE packs of Sharpies at Target.   You can see the Target coupon matchups here.

Not the greatest trips ever, but I’m happy to actually make it drugstore shopping this week.

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My Harris Teeter & Farm Fresh Shopping Trips (07/06)

by Dana Zeliff on July 6, 20112011-07-06
in Farm Fresh Weekly Ads, Harris Teeter Weekly Ad, My Shopping Trip

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My went to Harris Teeter this morning then right off to Farm Fresh to grab a few of the deals.  I didn’t take a picture, but here is what I picked up:

Harris Teeter

2 bags 17.6oz dog  food $11.49 (used old $3/1 printable)
2 Raisin Bran crunch cereal $1.35
3 pop tarts $1.73
3 Garnier shampoo markdown $1.29 – $1/1 peelie $0.29 each
1 Repure conditioner markdown $2.39 – MIR

Total Paid $19.17
Total Saved $38.76
Will submit for $2.39 MIR

I shouldn’t have to buy puppy food for about 6 months, so I’m happy with my total considering $12 was dog food.

I didn’t really need anything from Farm Fresh coupon wise. My main reason for hitting the store today was chicken and strawberries.

Super Chill Water $2.99
Strawberries $1.99
Perdue over stuffer $5.03
Gerber Little Entree $0.09
2 Ronzoni Garden Delights $1.69 – $1/1 Q = FREE
– $7 CAT from last week

Total Paid $3.89
Total Saved $13.78

How did you do this week?

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My Fresh Fresh Trip (06/29)

by Dana Zeliff on June 29, 20112011-06-29
in Farm Fresh Weekly Ads, Harris Teeter Weekly Ad, My Shopping Trip

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I had an expensive trip to Farm Fresh today even though I had a lot of freebies.  I bought some extras like cheese, lunch meat and Gatorade plus I didn’t plan on doing the GM promo.  BTW:  Mt. Pleasant is fully stocked if you still need to shop.  There was also a lot of reduced milk & yogurt.  If you’re family goes through milk like mine, you may want to save an extra $1 per gallon.

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My Harris Teeter, Farm Fresh & Target Trips (06/22)

by Dana Zeliff on June 22, 20112011-06-22
in Farm Fresh Weekly Ads, Harris Teeter Weekly Ad, My Shopping Trip, Target

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My first stop was to Harris Teeter this morning.  I arrived at 7:15 to beat the rush.  The only 2 items that I was not able to pick-up were the Bounty Napkins and Tom’s of Maine bar soap. 

See all the coupon matchups here and here

2 Hefty One-zip bags $0.89 (needed)
1 Hungry Jack pancake $0.07
2 Reynolds foil FREE
1 Mueller’s 100% whole grain FREE
3 Hormel Completes Kids FREE
3 Kellogg’s with a touch of fruit FREE (score!)
2 Wheat Thins stix FREE
3 HV Salad kids FREE
2 Smore’s Dessert FREE
2 Oreo Dessert FREE

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My Farm Fresh, Walgreens and Target Shopping Trips (06/15)

by Dana Zeliff on June 15, 20112011-06-15
in Farm Fresh Weekly Ads, My Shopping Trip, Target

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Walgreens

I didn’t post my Walgreens and Target trips on Sunday like I intended.  I’m always 2 steps behind.

Get your Walgreens matchups here

Transaction 1
Fusion Razor
Blistex
-$4 fusion Q
-$1.50 RR
Paid: $6.88
Saved: $9.99

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My Farm Fresh Trip 06/01

by Dana Zeliff on June 1, 20112011-06-01
in Farm Fresh Weekly Ads, My Shopping Trip

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I’m almost embarrassed to post this trip.  I’ll still be under budget for the week even with buying puppy chow & organic milk, but my savings rate is only 45%! 

LuLu HAD to have the apples.  The price is about twice what I like to pay, but who am I to deny her fruit?

Get your matchups here 

Apples $3.99
Onions $1.99
Strawberries $1.88
1/2 Gal Milk $2.49 – $1/1 reduced peelie = $1.49
17 Powerades (in the bags) $10
4 Captain Crunch Cereal $3.52
4 Smuckers Toppings $1
1 Ore-Ida Sweet Potato Fries $1 (still on sale)
2 McCain fries (used printable) $2
1 Sargento Cheese $0.90

Total Paid $29.55
Total saved $23.10

Now tell me how much better your savings rate is 😉

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