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CVS 11/30 - I messed up again!

I can finally sit down and do a proper update :)  I ran to CVS this morning after dropping Logan off at Preschool this morning (his first day - yay!!).  I don't know what I was thinking but I didn't use any ECBs on the first transaction.  I could not understand why my OOP was so high - as I was talking to my Mom though it dawned on me.  I didn't use ECBs!!  Arghhh!  Here is what I got:

First Transaction:
2 Nyquil products $4.99 each, get $4 wyb 2
used (2) $1.50 Nyquil coupons
used $2 Nyquil CRT
=$5.58 OOP, received $4 ECBs

Second Transaction:
3 Gillette deodorants $5.49 each
3 Gillette body washes $4.99 each, get $10 wyb $25 of Gillette
used (3) $1 Gillette deodorant coupons
used (3) buy body wash get deodorant free coupons
used $5/$30 CVS medicare coupon
used $8 ECB
=$2.36 OOP, received $10 ECBs

At least I made up for the first transaction - that second one rocked!!  Hahaha

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Busy, Busy, Busy!!

I feel like lately I cannot catch up!  And I don't really know what I've been busy with, I've just been busy!!  Like most of you know the boys & I went to the eastern part of the state for four days - ever since then I've been playing catch-up.  Not that I'm complaining though since there were 11 women who showed up for my two couponing classes.  That was great!  Now I'm trying to get one lined up in Bismarck - there have been a number of people interested in the area who would like to attend, including some who could not make it to my last class.  Mike's Great Uncle also passed away earlier this week so in addition to traveling on Thanksgiving we'll be traveling to attend the funeral also.  I've also been working at my other job so to say it's been crazy is an understatement :)

I haven't posted any CVS deals lately since they haven't been that great.  I did buy (of course) the Complete contact solution this week and I did the Huggies deal (spend $20, get $5 ecbs) since I was running low on diapers and pull-ups.

I ran to Walmart this morning to do the last of my Thanksgiving meal shopping (I'm making pumpkin pie, jell-o w/Cool whip and some sort of potatoes to take to my Mom & Dad's).  I did some coupon match-ups before going since I had some coupons expiring at the end of this month that I knew I could use while there.  My matching up coupons with sale prices and their low-prices I was able to save $55 with coupons!!  My total was over $127 and after scanning my coupons my total was just a little over $72!!  It had been quite a long time since I had shopped like that - usually I only go in for a couple of things to keep my OOP low, but because I had quite a few high dollar coupons expiring soon I wanted to make sure and use them.  I was proud of myself too - I didn't even stray off of my list and I avoided the toy and clothing areas (which are my two biggest impulse weaknesses!).  I got some really great deals.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I'll be back to my regular posting soon.  I will be one of the crazies out on Black Friday so I'm sure I'll have pictures of my awesome CVS deals.

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MIA

I know I've been missing and not posting any deals that I've snagged, I apologize!  But I have a great reason!!  I was out of town this past weekend with my two boys.  I went to Hillsboro (Eastern ND) and taught two couponing classes.  They were a success!  I had 11 people come which was great.  I most likely will post some new stuff in the next day or two - thanks for understanding!

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I Got THE Deal!!

On Wednesday the whole family went to Target (hubby had the day off) - we wanted to try to do THE deal.  You know what I'm talking about right??  The best movie deal I think I have yet to see!  A HUGE thanks goes to hip2save for posting the initial deal.  Unfortunately our store was out of Monsters Inc.  But it turned out to be perfect since by Wednesday evening it was being posted all over the web and the forums that the Up! movie was ringing up (hehehe) at only $19.99!!  SCORE!  I didn't go to Target on Thursday but first thing Friday morning I ran there and guess what?  They had both movies!!  While I was there I did the Glade deal (again) and then headed to the registers.  One of my favorite cashiers was working (Yay!).  I double-checked to make sure I had to go to the customer service counter to price match (I did).  So after my Glade deal was done I headed over there.  Here is the deal I did:

Up! movie (marked $26.99 but ringing up $19.99)
Monsters Inc. $23.99
used $10 Up! internet coupon
used $8 Monsters Inc internet coupon
used $10 Target coupon
Best Buy ad (to price match Monsters Inc.)
=$10.98 + tax!! 

What a great deal!  But it gets even better - I plan on doing a couple of the MIR offers so that in the end I'll get both of the movies for under a buck :)

Did you do this great deal this week?  Let me know how your experience was!  This was the first time I had price matched at Target and let me just say it went smoothly :)

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My Only Trip to CVS This Week

I had some ECBs to roll this week.  The sales were pretty disappointing but I wanted to use the $5/$30 and the EaRinse that was free.  Here is my one and only transaction:

2 Crest Toothpastes $6.98, get $4
used (2) $.75 Crest coupons
2 Garnier cleansing towelettes $5.99 each, get $7 wyb 2 Garnier
used (2) $1 Garnier coupons
2 Gold Emblem nuts $.99 each
used $2 GE nuts CRT (adjusted to $1.98)
EaRinse $7.99, get $7.99
Huggies wipes $3.49
used $.50 Huggies coupon
used $2 Huggies CRT
used $15 ECBs
=$5.99 OOP, received $18.99 ECBs

I cannot wait until Black Friday :)  There will FINALLY be some really great deals at CVS that day!!  At least I was able to build my ECBs by almost $4!!

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UGH - Target - UGH

I swear I have the absolute worst luck at Target (well, except my poor hubby).  I ran there last night just to get out of the house for a bit.  I wasn't quite sure what I was going to pick up (I ended up going back today - more on that in a bit) so I kind of just wandered around and scoped out some deals. 

All of the above only cost me $6.99.  Here is the breakdown:

2 lbs. sliced American cheese $2.29 each

used $1.50 Target coupon

used $1.50 IP coupon from coupons.com (visit the link at the bottom of this post)

3 Up & Up wipes $1.47 each

used (3) $1 Target coupons

2 Yoplus Yoplait yogurts $2.09 each

used (2) $1 Yoplait coupons

5 Glade products $2.50 each, $5 Target G.C. wyb 5 products

used $1.50 Glade coupon

used (2) BOGO Glade coupons (available at Right@Home.com)

Get Well card for my Mom $.50

used $5 Target Gift card

=$6.99 OOP, received $5 Target G.C.

So where were the problems??  Well the first one was that they had a sign by the Yoplus that the product was being substituted for the Activia that they were out of so the price should have been $1.91.  Of course I didn't realize this until later.  The second thing was the BOGO coupons.  When the cashier scanned them I noticed it didn't take a $ amount off (or ask her to type the $ amount in).  At the end of the transaction I asked her if those coupons had been subtracted.  She said yes they were.  Hmmm, big surprise but when the receipt printed out the additional $5 had not been taken off.  She could not figure out how to fix the problem so I ended up going over to Customer Service where they gave me $5 cash.  I guess that works too.  This is the 3rd time that those coupons did not scan properly - of course the first two times I didn't notice until I got home. 

The other problem I constantly have at Target is the fact that they always forget to credit me for the reusable shopping bags.  Last night I remembered to ask her and she did give me the nickel credit.  I know this is common sense for most of you (but sometimes we can get distracted) but remember to watch and make sure the items are ringing up correctly and the correct amounts are being taken off for the coupons.  I'm so glad I realized the $5 had not been deducted right away.  How has your experience been at Target lately?

Today we ran there to do the Up!/Monsters Inc. deal.  And (big surprise) that didn't go smoothly either!  They were out of Monsters Inc. and because of that they will not price match (Best Buy has it for $18.99) on the raincheck.  So we didn't get it.  I did manage to find the Santa Spud (Mr. Potato Head) for $5.99 and used the $5 coupon from coupons.com so at the least the trip wasn't a total bust.

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November Charity Challenge

Welcome to the November Charity Challenge!  I'm excited to see what everyone was able to donate this month. 

I donated 47 items this month (over $165 retail value).  Pictured above are:

-14 Kotex products
-1 Poise product
-2 St. Ives face wash
-6 shampoos/conditioners
-3 deodorants
-1 toothpaste
-2 ready to use formula
-1 formula sample
-3 aspirin
-1 nasal spray
-1 ear rinse
-2 V-8 juice
-2 Glade sense & spray
-2 Glucose monitors
-2 razors
-3 toothbrushes
-1 wet ones wipes
-1 bag of cough drops

Now it's your turn!  Did you donate this month?  Show off what you were able to give away by linking to your post below.  Don't have a blog?  That's OK too - just leave a comment.




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Look! I'm on TV!!

So here is the news story that was done on me last Thursday.  Enjoy!  BTW - my name is not pronounced that way (even though it's spelled t-a-n-y-a it is pronounced like t-o-n-y-a).

http://www.kfyrtv.com/News_video.asp?news=35344

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Thanksgiving Recipes

Can you believe it, Thanksgiving is only THREE weeks away!  Click on the link below to get some great recipes.  All you need is a valid email address.  A short questionaire will follow and once you're done answering the questions your e-recipes will open!

Shopping Trips for Nov. 4

Welcome to my local visitors!  Feel free to take a look around.  I hope some of you might consider coming to one of my upcoming classes.  If the one on Saturday goes well I would like to have one again in December.  Please email me (mtcw78@hotmail.com) if you would like to be notified when the next class will be!

We spent some time this afternoon raking up the mound of leaves that have accumulated in our yard.  Noah (on the right) and I did make a CVS run this morning.  The trip didn't go as well as I had hoped but I guess that's what happens when I fail to read the ad correctly. 

I got everything pictured for $2.23 OOP - not too shabby but I did "lose" over $10 in ECBs.

Later in the evening I managed to make a run to Target.  This trip went much, much better!

 

Here is a breakdown of my transaction:

6 boxes Franken Berry cereal $.98 each

used (3) $1/2 General Mills IP coupon

4 boxes Kellogg's cereal (buy 3, get 1 free) $2.84 (3) $3.29 (1)

used (3) $1 Kellogg's coupons (click coupons.com link below)

used (3) $1 Target coupons

5 Glade products $2.50 each (get $5 Target G.C. wyb 5)

used (5) $1.50 Glade coupons

used $5 Target Gift Card

=$8.24 OOP, received $5 Target gift card

The Glade deal is valid until 12/27 so you have plenty of time to get a great deal on some candles. 

Please consider participating in the November Charity Challenge.  You can read more about the challenge HERE.  Want to see what I've donated in the past?  You can check some out HERE, HERE and HERE.

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Perfect Timing

I just used up my last $5/$25 flu quiz coupon so this could not have come at a better time.  Go HERE to take a quiz about Medicare Part D, once finished you will be able to print out a $5/$30 coupon!

(Thanks Bargain Briana!)

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October Month in Review

Here are the totals for the month of October:

Value of Merchandise:  $373.29
Coupon Total:  $199.36
Tax:  $18.52
Total Cost:  $192.45
ECB Used:  $123.49
OOP:  $68.96
ECB Earned:  $137.97

I had both a good and a bad month this time around.  The good:  I now have $92.98 in ECBs!!  That is the most I've ever had - yay!  The bad:  my savings were only at 84%.  Which still is not horrible considering that during the month I purchased diapers and two movies which did produce any ECBs.  I cannot wait to see what the Black Friday sales will be like at CVS!

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Upcoming Classes!

I will be teaching a couple of upcoming classes in my area.  If you are interested or would like more information please send me an email at mtcw78@hotmail.com - the class dates that are set up so far are:

Nov. 7th   2 pm   Peacock Alley (Bismarck)
Nov. 20th 6:30 pm St. Rose (Hillsboro)
Nov. 21st 1:30 pm St. Rose (Hillsboro)

If you would like a class to be taught in your area please email me for information.