My Mom read the contest entry and some of the guesses. She said, "These people aren't taking you very seriously, are they? One person said only $2.00!" Well, those people know me pretty well, because $2.00 is exactly what all those items cost me. I don't figure tax into my bargains, because you gotta pay the tax if it cost $10.00 or $1.00.
So, JEN, please email me or leave a commennt here with you email and I will get these goodies right out to you! I was surprised that the second guess was to the penny!
A brief rundown of the goods:
The cereal was $1.00 a box in local grocery store ad. I have $1.00/2 boxes so all four boxes cost $2.00. (We've bought four more since that post!)
The Jane Lip Balm is on sale Buy One Get One Free at Walgreen's. They are usually $4.99, so they ring up $2.50 each. I had coupons for $2.00 off one Jane item, so that dropped the price to 50¢ each. Grand total for the Lip Balm was $2.00.
Total so far...$4.00.
The Granola Bars are on sale at Walgreen's 4/$10.00. I had $1.00/2 boxes, so that brought the total down to $8.00. Plus when I paid, a Register Reward off my next shopping trip printed out for $4.00. So, in my way of thinking - $10.00-$2.00=$8.00-$4.00 Register Reward=$4.00
Total so far.....$8.00.
When I paid for everything, I used a $6.00 off Register Reward that I had earned last week for a grand total of....$2.00!
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Today the family headed out for another round of "Find That Bargain!" (It's America's fastest growing quiz sensation!)
I had gotten a $15.00 Budweiser Rebate in the mail yesterday. What's that? You didn't know I liked to kick back a few Buds at the end of the day? Well, I don't. Law here in the good old state of Arkansas (and a few other states) says that you don't have to buy any beer to reap the rewards of the beer company rebates. Cha-ching. This particular form was for $15.00 back from the purchase of frozen pizza and deli items. We decided to see how far that $15.00 would s-t-r-e-t-c-h.
I checked all my boards Fishing for Deals being my favorite as of late, printed out a few coupons and off we went.
First stop Office Depot. I used my last $3.00 coupon for turning in an old printer cartridge and got a pack of Printer Paper - Grand total $1.29.
Total so far....$1.29.
Second stop - Office Max. In their in-store ad, they have a coupon for Sharpie's Retractable Markers - 12 ct. package in a rainbow of colors. These babies were priced $22.97 (can you imagine??), but with the coupon, you can get a package for $2.00. Yes, my friends, Two Dollars. Oh, and you can get two!
I want to lay on the floor with my tongue hanging out and draw with my new colors all night!
Total so far.......$5.29.
Third stop: Barnes & Noble which happens to be right next door to Office Max in the same shopping center. Rumor had it that they had a table of various games with a monstorous green dot on them for $1.00. We looked high and low, but didn't find them. As we were leaving, I looked towards Starbucks inside and spotted the big bee-u-tiful green dot table. I got two Cocktail Shaker Drinkin' Games (gifts?) that were $19.95 each for $1.00 and a nice $9.95 card game in a tin for The Bean for $1.00. $50.00 worth of games for $3.00.
Total......$8.29.
Fourth stop: Target.
Managed to find a few deals there that I didn't count as part of my $15.00 spending - the Market Place items seem to be discontinued, so the prices on the shelf are very low. We found 4 pk. microwave popcorn that compares to Orville Whatshisname (you think I am going to try to spell that?) for 88¢, large bags of tortilla chips for $1.02 and boxes of juice boxes for $1.50. I didn't count those because they didn't have a retail value to compare them and besides, we need groceries, right?
I did get the cats some fancy catnip ladden toys that were $1.98 for 48¢ each.
Grand total for today.........$9.25. And I brought home $104.50 worth of merchandise.
And, I still have $5.75 to "invest"!
******Don't forget to email me JEN, as I don't know who you are.......;o)******
Your thriftiness amazes me! Ever think about writing a book?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Sharpie coupon link. :)
LOL! You kill me! Way to go! I so need you as my shopping guru. And can I come over and play "Shaken Up?" LOL
ReplyDeleteMy husband would probably pay you to come teach me all your tricks! I tip my hat to you (or would, if I wore one).
ReplyDeleteI love deals. I've been remiss in keeping up with my couponing and now you've inspired me! Take care!
ReplyDeleteJan
I wanted to THANK YOU so much for sharing your finds. Fishing for deals is a favorite! I got my sharpies today!! And I really enjoy your blog. Many blessings to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteOh those Sharpies! I printed off two coupons. Sent one with hubby to work with specific instructions on buying two. And I'm off myself this morning. What a great deal!
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely a woman after my own heart. Gotta love bargain shopping! Target clearance is one of my favorites. I got a few awesome deals at Dillards Wednesday with their extra 40% off clearance. My favorites being a really nice jacket (reg price $179) for $26 and a huge rolling suitcase (reg price $180) for $27. Dh didn't *think* I needed another jacket (what does he know) but I'd been looking for a suitcase. I also found some fantastic buys on clothes for my dd.
ReplyDeleteWow! I thought I was doing well when I got some 5 packs of Temptations cat treats at Target for 90% off last week. 49 cents for each! I bought 3 boxes, so my already pudgy kitties got 15 bogs of treats for $1.47. If I had thought about it, I would have got some for the local shelter too...
ReplyDeleteBut I am an amature compared to you!
You did great! I love doing deals too. It makes my whole day. Most of my friends/family just smile and nod at me like I am so ecentric when I tell them about my deals, but I don't care.
ReplyDeleteLibby