So today we just mainly for a few items we actually needed but I thought I would share. Sorry no pics.
1 2lt. foodlion soda
bread
Chicken legs (remember the sale I mentioned)
cheap bologna
kraft mayo
idahoan mashed potatoes packet
2 bags of purina beneful
and a pack of the kool aid jammers
Used: b1g1 free dog food coupon
kool-aid store coupon
kool-aid manufacture coupon
OOP: $19.09
Saved: $11.76
Not a bad haul for what we got.
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Friday, August 15, 2014
Its never too early to start preparing for a baby
With a lot of my friends becoming mothers or already are mother's I feel this blog post is very important. It is never too early to start preparing. Babies are great and as much as anyone says I want to be financial stable before I have a child, lets face it, that is not always the case and even if you are...prices are crazy for baby stuff and your baby is going to need a lot. So here is a few good things to keep in mind.
Diapers are expensive!!!!! And if you want to stick to a certain brand you want to stock up at a good price. The bigger size you need, the less that come in the packages/boxes so many women go by the price of each individual diaper.
Amazon has a special account just for parents. You will get discounts on items and you can request that item to be automatically delivered every so often.
Here is some prices I compared:
Amazon:
Pamper's swaddlers size 1- 216 diapers/box
$43.00/ $.20 each
Walmart:
Pamper's swaddlers size 1- 168 diapers/box
$37.94/$.23 each
Walgreens:
Pamper's swaddlers size 1- 216 diapers/box
$47.99/$.22 each
Just in those few comparisons you can see the better deal is amazon. But is it that way as you get bigger sizes?
Amazon:
Pamper's swaddlers size 4- 144 diapers/box
$45.99/ $.32 each
Walmart:
Pamper's swaddlers size 4-116 diapers/box
$37.94/ $.33 each
Walgreens:
Pamper's swaddlers size 4-144 diapers/box
$47.99/ $.33 each
So there is kinda an idea. You want to know your everyday prices and know when it is a good deal. So for the size 1 if you can get it cheaper than $.20 each jump on it. If you can get it cheaper at size 4 for $.32 jump on it. Now this is just one brand and 2 sizes. But you see the point.
Remember babies do grow so don't stock up on a bunch of the same size but do a variety. Babies are going to need diapers for a while
I hope this helps and as always Happy Couponing :)
Diapers are expensive!!!!! And if you want to stick to a certain brand you want to stock up at a good price. The bigger size you need, the less that come in the packages/boxes so many women go by the price of each individual diaper.
Amazon has a special account just for parents. You will get discounts on items and you can request that item to be automatically delivered every so often.
Here is some prices I compared:
Amazon:
Pamper's swaddlers size 1- 216 diapers/box
$43.00/ $.20 each
Walmart:
Pamper's swaddlers size 1- 168 diapers/box
$37.94/$.23 each
Walgreens:
Pamper's swaddlers size 1- 216 diapers/box
$47.99/$.22 each
Just in those few comparisons you can see the better deal is amazon. But is it that way as you get bigger sizes?
Amazon:
Pamper's swaddlers size 4- 144 diapers/box
$45.99/ $.32 each
Walmart:
Pamper's swaddlers size 4-116 diapers/box
$37.94/ $.33 each
Walgreens:
Pamper's swaddlers size 4-144 diapers/box
$47.99/ $.33 each
So there is kinda an idea. You want to know your everyday prices and know when it is a good deal. So for the size 1 if you can get it cheaper than $.20 each jump on it. If you can get it cheaper at size 4 for $.32 jump on it. Now this is just one brand and 2 sizes. But you see the point.
Remember babies do grow so don't stock up on a bunch of the same size but do a variety. Babies are going to need diapers for a while
I hope this helps and as always Happy Couponing :)
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Tip of the week
When couponing we tend to get really into it and forget what matters and that is saving money. Couponing is not meant to be stressful and take away from other things, it is meant to help provide the extra support when your family needs it. Don't go crazy and clear shelves because it is a good deal. That deal is bound to come around again. This is my rule of thumb since I shop for 2 of us constantly but several people use my stockpile and I never want to turn them down I keep a certain amount of items at all times so I don't have to take all the freebies out there and clear shelves. When it comes to haircare which is a popular freebie I only have a total of 12 in the stockpile. That is one for each month. Once we run down to about 7 I start adding it back to my list. For things used more frequently then of course I don't let them run low. I have found a very good printable list off of pinterest that I have saved on my page there and here is the direct link. Print it, go through and see what you use the most often in your stockpile and make a list and keep it in the front of your binder. I wrote mine in pencil so I can change it when I take something away from the stockpile so I know when I am out what I need to try and get and what I don't. This will help save freebies for other couponers as well.
stockroom list
Hopefully that helps you guys out some.
As always Happy Couponing.
And like, share, and comment to let me know if you have any questions or want me to write about something in particular.
stockroom list
Hopefully that helps you guys out some.
As always Happy Couponing.
And like, share, and comment to let me know if you have any questions or want me to write about something in particular.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Hot deals of the week
I am just going to post a few of the hot deals I personally plan on getting this week from some of the local stores.
Foodlion:
- $.99 lb chicken drumsticks or thighs
- 2/$6 Kraft miracle whip or mayonnaise (currently there is a printable coupon that can be matched up with this deal)
- $.99 mueller's pasta
- $4.99 Angel Soft T.P. or Sparkle Paper towels (we have coupons from the papers and there is some on coupons.com)
Now here is my best 2 from the Foodlion...are you ready???
KoolAid Jammers are on sale for $1.79 with an in store coupon from the mvp machine you save an extra $.50 PLUS There is a printable for $.50/1 Final cost is only $.79 a box!!!
The other great deal is for chef boyardee. It is on sale for 5/$5 this week, with another in store coupon you take a $1 off make it 5/$4 and we have a coupon out for another $1/4 so that breaks down to only $.60 a can.
****NOTE: I am assuming that the in store coupons are just that and not manufacture. I am going off of the weekly ad being shown online****
****NOTE: I am assuming that the in store coupons are just that and not manufacture. I am going off of the weekly ad being shown online****
Piggly Wiggly:
- Chinet bakeware is 2/$4 currently there is printables out for $1/1 products which means you can pay a $1 each
- Kellogg's frosted flakes are 2/$4 and there is printables for them for $1/2 which is only $1.50 a box which isn't bad.
- Hunt's BBQ sauce is $1
- Hunt's Ketchup is $1
- Dole Classic Salad mix $.99
- Fresh Cabbage is $.39 lb
Those are just a few of the highlights I saw while looking through the ad.
Walgreens:
- Domino 4 lb Sugar $1.99 with in ad coupon
- Glade plugin warmers on sale for $1 there is printables making these free
- Dawn $.99 each and there is coupons from the newspaper as well as some printables available
- 3$9 Dental care including scope and there is coupons out for that (get back $5 in rewards)
- Lindsay olives are $.99 with in ad coupon, add an additional printable for $1/2 making each one only $.49 each
- Colgate dental care is on sale for $3.49 and you get back $2 in rewards and there is currently coupons out for this as well.
- Various cereal and pop tarts is also $1.99 this week and we have coupons for several out.
Here is the list I compiled yesterday for SD at Harris Teeter This week.
| Item | Price | Coupon double price | Evic price | Quantity | Total |
| domino quick dissolve sugar | $1.99 | $1.99 | 1 | $0.00 | |
| hawaiian punch 6 pack (printable) | $2.50 | $2.00 | 1 | $0.50 | |
| welch's farmers pick | $3.29 | $2.00 | 2 | $4.58 | |
| eggos (printable) | $2.85 | $1.50 | 1 | $1.35 | |
| dole fruit bowls | $2.00 | $2.00 | 2 | $2.00 | |
| dole fruit shakers (printable) | $1.25 | $1.25 | 1 | $0.00 | |
| starbucks via instant coffee | $8.99 | $4.00 | $5.00 | 1 | -$0.01 |
| dawn | $1.33 | $0.50 | $0.25 | 1 | $0.58 |
| 2 in 1 old spice shampoo (printable) | $3.99 | $2.00 | $1.50 | 1 | $0.49 |
| lipton tea bags | $3.29 | $1.20 | 1 | $2.09 | |
| Dole pineapple juice 64 oz. (printable) | $2.99 | $2.00 | 1 | $0.99 | |
| birds eye recipe (printable) | $1.67 | $1.67 | 1 | $0.00 | |
| bear creek pasta | $2.99 | $1.10 | 1 | $1.89 | |
| kikkoman sauce (printable) | $1.99 | $1.10 | 1 | $0.89 | |
| worcestershire sauce | $1.79 | $0.80 | 1 | $0.99 | |
| texas pete DND | $0.99 | $0.40 | 1 | $0.59 | |
| hungry jack syrup (printable) | $2.87 | $1.10 | $0.55 | 1 | $1.22 |
| muller yogurts | $1.00 | $2.00 | $1.00 | 4 | $1.00 |
| go gurt | $1.64 | $1.50 | 2 | $1.78 | |
| caress body wash | $4.39 | $2.00 | 1 | $2.39 | |
| soft soap body wash | $4.89 | $1.50 | 1 | $3.39 | |
| trix cereal (printable) | $2.50 | $1.70 | $0.75 | 1 | $0.05 |
| cinnamon toast crunch (printable) | $2.50 | $1.00 | $0.50 | 1 | $1.00 |
| toaster strudel (printable) | $1.67 | $1.00 | $0.50 | 2 | $1.84 |
| downy fabric enhancer ball (printable) | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.00 | 1 | -$1.00 |
| suave professionals product | $3.99 | $2.00 | $1.00 | 1 | $0.99 |
| suave kids body wash | $2.49 | $2.00 | 1 | $0.49 | |
| soft soap handwash 7.5 oz | $1.39 | $0.70 | 1 | $0.69 | |
| suave men product | $1.99 | $1.00 | 1 | $0.99 | |
| dove hair care | $3.50 | $3.00 | 1 | $0.50 | |
| pantene (got in p&G via mail) | $1.50 | $4.00 | $3.00 | 2 | -$4.00 |
| Nabisco premiums crackers | $2.00 | $1.50 | 2 | $2.50 | |
| teddy grahams mini honey | $2.00 | $1.50 | 2 | $2.50 | |
| welch's jams | $2.00 | $2.00 | 2 | $2.00 | |
| tostinos frozen pizza's (printable) | $1.55 | $2.00 | $1.00 | 4 | $3.20 |
| tostinos pizza rolls | $2.50 | $1.50 | 2 | $3.50 | |
| alexia smart classics fries | $3.99 | $4.00 | 2 | $3.98 | |
| del monte fruit bowls | $2.89 | $2.00 | 2 | $3.78 | |
| dole dippers | $3.39 | $2.00 | 1 | $1.39 | |
| starkist pouches | $1.25 | $2.00 | 2 | $0.50 | |
| cooked perfect meatballs | $3.89 | $2.00 | 1 | $1.89 | |
| hillshire farm american craft sausage links | $2.99 | $1.10 | $1.00 | 1 | $0.89 |
| land of frost Canadian bacon | $2.99 | $1.50 | 1 | $1.49 | |
| ragu pasta sauce | $2.19 | $1.20 | 2 | $3.18 | |
| old el paso seasonings | $0.99 | $2.00 | 3 | $0.97 | |
| House-autry cheese biscuit mix | $0.99 | $0.99 | 1 | $0.00 | |
| met rx bars | $2.00 | $4.00 | 3 | $2.00 | |
| balance bars | $0.88 | $1.76 | 2 | $0.00 | |
| zone perfect bars | $1.39 | $1.10 | 1 | $0.29 | |
| pure protein bars | $1.69 | $2.00 | 2 | $1.38 | |
| betty crocker fruit by the foot | $1.50 | $1.00 | $0.50 | 2 | $1.50 |
| fiber one chewy bars | $2.33 | $1.00 | $0.50 | 1 | $0.83 |
| fiber one soft baked cookies | $2.33 | $1.00 | $0.50 | 1 | $0.83 |
| nature valley bars | $2.33 | $1.00 | $0.50 | 1 | $0.83 |
| nonni's biscotti | $3.00 | $2.00 | 2 | $4.00 | |
| rice krispies treats | $2.29 | $1.50 | 2 | $3.08 | |
| keebler cookies | $2.50 | $2.00 | 3 | $5.50 | |
| chef boyardee cans | $1.00 | $1.00 | 4 | $3.00 | |
| renuzit adjustables | $0.97 | $1.10 | 3 | $1.81 | |
| lubriderm lotion | $3.99 | $3.00 | 1 | $0.99 | |
| oral b complete toothbrushes (printable) | $2.99 | $3.00 | 2 | $2.98 | |
| G-U-M 2ct toothbrushes | $2.49 | $1.10 | 1 | $1.39 | |
| G-U-M wax | $0.99 | $0.99 | 1 | $0.00 | |
| nutri grain cereal bars | $2.99 | $1.50 | 2 | $4.48 | |
| suddenly pasta salad | $1.00 | $1.50 | $0.50 | 3 | $1.00 |
| I can't believe it's not butter | $2.00 | $1.20 | 1 | $0.80 | |
| country crock spread | $2.79 | $1.20 | 1 | $1.59 | |
| chex mix | $1.42 | $1.00 | $0.50 | 2 | $1.34 |
| hamburger helper | $1.00 | $1.50 | 3 | $1.50 | |
| dreamfields pasta (printable) | $2.69 | $2.00 | 1 | $0.69 |
*****NOTES: Red means you pay out of pocket, black is what you may have in overage. The Evics were based off of my own that were showing up and I had several for the starbucks one and just added them all together. ******
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