Schnucks trip 5/21/09 saved 75%

I went for toilet paper, which was on sale for $2 a double roll 4-pk. I bought what you see. Total before coupons $14.21. Total after coupons $3.56.

Mayo was free. (1-1 coupon)
Bugles were free. (2.90 - free coupon)
Chex Mix was $0.29 (1.29 - 1 coupon)
Sour Cream was $0.24 (.99 - .75 cat)
Milk was $0.25 ( 2.75 - 2.50 cat)
Toilet paper 1.25 (2-.75 cat)

78% savings on my Schnucks Trip 5/17/09

I went on Friday but didn't post the deals knowing I would go back with more coupons.

Today I bought $61.48 worth of groceries (after sale prices) and paid $18.38 and got back $4.75 to use on my next trip. Grand total $13.63 for 29 items.

Kashi Pizzas (normally 6.49) were on sale for $5.00. I had $3.00 coupons so paid $2 each. They actually are pretty good too.

Kashi frozen entrees, normally $4.00+ on sale for $3, I used $2 coupon for total of $1.00 each. I had bought the pesto flavor before and didn't realize there was no meat in it. It wasn't great however it was free - free almost always tastes good enough to eat. I was sure to buy the ones with chicken this time.

Kraft BBQ sauce - on sale for $1.00. There are $1.00 coupons on line that you can print at least 2 times from different sites. When you buy 4 or more, you earn catalina back. Final price for 5 bottles was $FREE plus I got back $2.50 - in other words, they paid me!!

Kraft Mayo and Miracle Whip on sale for $1.00. Again there are multiple coupons online for $1.00. All free. We like tuna salad and I have tons of cheap and free tuna stockpiled.

Post Trail Mix Crunch on sale for $2.50. Online coupon for $2.00 off. Paid $0.50 each, but then got back $0.75 catalina to use on next purchase. Doing the math, they paid me $0.75 to take their cereal home. We like cereal!! Maybe we have to like cereal because I get so much of it free or really cheap.

Fruit Chillers were on sale for $2 - used $1 coupon. Cost $1.00
Hormel Chili on sale for $1 - used $0.55 off 2. Cost $0.73 can.
Pillsbury Cookie dough on sale for $2.49 - used $1.00 off. Cost 1.49 each.

Cashier made a mistake in my favor with an extra $2.00 off somewhere. I had 29 products and 27 coupons. I'm sure it gets confusing for them. Usually, they mess up in their favor.

Schnucks saved 67% on bill!

Schnucks 4/25/09

I took a picture but realized it didn't take until after some of the things were put away. I'm not dragging them back out so a modified picture will have to do.

I had several coupons for free items. My grand total before coupons was $82.85 but I only had to pay $27.59!! I think that is my best yet for groceries.

Free items:
Ritz Reduced Fat Crackers
Mentos gum
Planters Cashews
Ceasar dog food
Kraft Cheese
Deli Creations Flatbread Sandwich
Kashi Pesto Primavera Frozen Dinner
Advil Tablets 50 count

Other good deals:
Barilla pasta .50 box
Powerade Zero .66 for 32 oz bottle
Bagelfuls 1.25 box of 4
Ziplock freezer bags .37 each 10 ct.
Crystal Light 1.11 box of 8
Fresh Express Salad 1.00 each 32 oz.
Starkist Tuna pouch .38 each

Schnucks again

Went again this morning to repeat the Kraft/Velveeta deal. Ended up picking up some additional items as I was scanning for coupons in the aisles.
The best deal other than mac and cheese is the Fresh Express Salad kits. They are on sale until tomorrow 4/19 B1G1 free @ 3.99. There are $1.00 peelie coupons on salad toppings that are good for any bagged salad. So I bought 2 golden raisins @ 1.00 each, got 2 $1.00 coupons and paid $4 for 2 salad kits. After all said and done, 2 raisins and 2 kits cost $4.00.
$38.48 Total before coupons
-$8.25 in coupons
=$31.03 OOP
Earned $4 catalina for Kraft.
Net cost $27.03 - saved 30% not counting the free salad!

Schnucks

Good deal alert for those in Evansville area.
It's been awhile since I have done any coupon deals but came across this one and thought I'd share here instead of my blog.
Schnucks
Buy 5 Velveeta or Kraft Mac & Cheese for 1.67 each.
Use 5 coupons that are stuck on the box $0.55 each.... Read More... Read More... Read More
Get back catalina coupon for $4 off next order.
Total $8.83 - $2.75 coupons = $5.58 out of pocket
Get $4 back.
Grand total = $1.58 for 5 boxes or ~0.32 each.
If you repeat, the catalina can not be used to buy more.

Walgreens and Schnucks

I haven't been couponing as much lately, due to a variety of reasons. I decided tonight that I would pull some deals together and although I am still working without a camera, I wanted to share what I was able to get for free or next to nothing.

My first stop was at Walgreens.
8 bottles of Garnier hair products. I made $0.08 cents on them. I don't need any more shampoo and hair products, but I'll take them if they are giving them away.
3 bags of Russell Stover sugar free candy. $1.10 for all 3.
1 Orajel cold sore product. I don't have them but it is a money maker after rebate. Free+ $1.85
4 rolls of Reynolds foil that I paid $0.96 cents for. They were on sale for .99 and I had 1.00 coupons so I bought the extra one to avoid the dreaded beep.
1 Revlon lipgloss clearanced at 2.59 from 11.00. I used 2.00 coupon and paid .59.
1 Revlon lipstik money maker after rebate. Free + $2.80
2 cans Progresso soup .15 each.
Total cost before coupons
$61.50
Total cost out of pocket + tax
$19.87 used my $25 free gift card from transferring prescription
Will get back
$18.13 on rebate
Net cost
$1.74

Next I went to Schnucks. I was in a hurry as my daughter had a sleepover date to get to. I was going for cheap pizza rolls as she likes them and can fix them when I don't want to cook... which is more than ever anymore! They were out, sale is over tomorrow. Might have to drive to another store or price match at Wal-Mart - ugh.

I ended up buying 12 Dole Fresh Fruit cups @ 1.00 each. After coupons they were $0.50. Normally they are 1.89.
1 Steamfresh meal for 2 that I had a free coupon for from sweepstake win @ $6.49.

Total before
$18.49
Total after
$6.00

No pizza rolls. Which is probably good.