My Albie's Run Today!

Man oh man how I wish Albertsons in Southern California printed Doubler Coupons!

-post about that coming!-

Anyhow, I still managed to have a pretty Frugal trip today!

Here's my loot!

minus a few items...

(I took 3 frozen pizzas, and 1 Al Dente to my hubby at work to keep there)

 

Here's what my transactions looked like:

#1

5- Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks -$1.64ea

(the ones I bought were marked down to $1.64, all the other's were on sale for $1.88-still a good deal...)

1- Nestle Water 24pk -$3.99 (woops, not pictured, left it in the truck)

4- CPK Pizza's -$2.50ea

5- Marie Callender's Al Dente Meals -$1.99ea

I used 2- $.50/2Q for BC Fruit Snacks

I used 1- $1.00/1Q for 24pk Nestle Bottled Waters

I used 4- $1.00/1Q for CPK frozen pizzas

I used 5- $1.00/1Q for Al Dente Meals

I paid $22.34 OOP and saved $34.91 OOP

(except I used a GC so I spent ZERO OOP!!)

BUT I got back $3.50 Catalina for buying 5 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks and I got a FREE Redbox rental coupon!!

Trans. #2

5- Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks -$1.64ea

2- Wrigley's Gum -$1.00ea

I used 2- $.50/2Q for BC Fruit Snacks

I used 1- B1/G1 FREE for the Wrigley's Gum

AND I used the $3.50 CAT from Trans. #1

I paid $4.70 OOP. I saved $14.33. 

(again I paid with a Gift Card so I paid ZERO OOP!)

BUT I got another $3.50 CAT for buying 5 BC Fruit Snacks AND another FREE Redbox Rental Coupon!!

Trans. #3

2- Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks -$1.64ea

3- Multi Grain Cheerios -$1.88ea

I used 1- $.50/2Q for the BC Fruit Snacks.

I used 1- $.75 IP for Multi Cheerios.

I used 1- $1.00/2Q for Multi Cheerios.

AND I used the $3.50 CAT from Trans. #2.

Total was $7.10. I used a $5.00 GC bringing my OOP cost to $2.10.

I saved $11.45

BUT I got another FREE Redbox Rental Coupon and... drats!

 I blew the BC Fruit Snacks Catalina Deal! I accidentally bought 2, and I should've bought THREE!!

O'well... STILL it's a pretty Frugal Deal!

I was a little irked with myself walking out to my truck when I realized that the reason I didn't get the $1.50 CAT I was expecting is because I didn't by THREE Fruit Snacks needed for the deal. So I decided to drown my woes in some tasty fruit snacks! Then I noticed the wording on the packaging of the "Stickerz"

See it? "YOU COULD WIN CASH!"

So I opened all three boxes just for kicks to see if I'd won any money. 

Hoping that if I did it would make up for my blown transaction.

And wouldn't you know it...

    I WON!!

Yup! A $5.00 Gift Card!

WOOHOO

I was so excited, people probably thought I'd lost my mind as I did a little "happy dance" behind my Suburban in the parking lot!

That MORE than makes up for my blown transaction!

=)

So all in all I spent: $2.10 OOP (thanks to Gift Cards)

I saved $60.69 

($87.73 if you include the amount I spent on Gift Cards which were FREE to me...)

AND I GOT THESE BACK!

You see my prize Gift Card!? :D

(Nevermind the fuzziness, I blocked out the numbers...)

I'm a happy camper!!

I'm starting to love Albertsons- now if only they'd start putting out Doublers!! 

(so long Vons! We had a good thing going on, until you blew it!)

Albertsons Deals July 8-14

FREE REDBOX RENTAL WYB 4 PARTICIPATING GM PRODUCTS-in a single transaction. Following are the products that are part of this deal: 

ALL ARE $1.88!!!!

-Multigrain Cheerios

-Honey Nut Cheerios

-Golden Grahams

-Cookie Crisp

-Cinnamon Toast Crunch

-Cocoa Puffs

-Cookie Crisp

-Scooby Doo Fruit Snacks

-Fruit Gushers

-Fruit Rollups

-Fruit by the Foot

What makes this an even sweeter deal is THIS Betty Crocker Fruit Snack Catalina going on now thru 7/12!! (Thanks A Thrifty Mom)-I haven't tried this personally yet, so not sure if this works in the So Cal area. I will try it tomorrow though!-

BUY 3 GET $1.50 Catalina 

BUY 4 GET $2.50 Catalina

BUY 5 or more GET $3.50 Catalina

Here are the scenarios I'm going to try:

Trans #1 & 2

5- Fruit Snacks $1.88=$9.40

-2 $.50/2 IP & 6/14SS

FP: $8.40-Use $5.00 GC

OOP COST: $3.40 +$3.50 CAT & FREE REDBOX RENTAL! (which means FREE Fruit Snacks and 4 free redbox rentals this week!)

Trans #3

4 Multi Grain Cheerios: $1.88=$7.52

-4 $.75/1 IP

FP:$4.52-$3.50 CAT

OOP COST: $1.02 + Another FREE Redbox rental! (which will make it 5 free rentals this week!)

I'm most excited about this deal at Albertsons this week!! My kids LOVE fruit snacks [frankly so do I] and this is Stock Up City right here folks! =) I need to go see how many coupons I have for Fruit Snacks and maybe do more than just the 2 transactions... =) [I won't have to buy Fruit Snacks for almost a year after this deal!!]

Lean Pockets/Hot Pockets: $1.99

-$.50/1Q in 5/17SS 

FP: $1.49 ea

Marie Callender's Al Dente: $1.99

-$1.00/1Q in 5/17SS

FP: $.99 ea

Slim Fast Shakes/Bars: $4.99 -LIMIT 2

-$1.40/1Q (shake) in 5/17 & 6/28RP

-$1.00/1Q (bars) in 5/17 & 6/28RP

FP: $3.59-$3.99ea

Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs: $2.49ea

-$1.00/2Q in 6/21 SS

FP: 2/$3.98

Farmer John Link Sausages: $1.00

Breakfast Sausages: $2.00

Bacon: $3.00

Shopper's Value Milk Gal.:$1.99 WYB 2

Albertsons Margarine Quarters: 10/$10

Kraft Mayo: $2.99

-$1.00/1Q in 6/14SS (miracle whip)

-$.75/1Q in 6/21SS (Mayo 24oz >)

FP: $1.99-$2.24

Crystal Geyser 24pk: $3.99

*In Ad Coupon*

Get 1 FREE 16.9oz 12 pk of Lipton Sparking Green Tea WYB 2 16.9oz 12 pks Lipton Iced Tea

which are on sale 2/$12

FP: 3/$12

Kashi: 20% OFF!!

-pizza--entree--pocket  bread--waffles-

CPK/Digiorno Pizza for One: 4/$10

-$1.00/2Q in 6/14SS (digiorno)

-????? CPK pizza??

FP: 4/$8

StarKist Chunk Light Tuna: $.89

Knorr Sides Plus Veggie Sides: 10/$10

-$1.00/3Q in 5/17RP (if it will work with these)

FP: 3/$2.00

Rubbermaid Food Storage: 50% OFF!

-$1.00/1Q in 6/7 SS & /28 RP

FP: ???

Coppertone Sun Screen: 25% OFF!

Wrigley's Gum: 10/$10

I only post what I feel are the best deals, so you may feel like I missed something! If you do feel free to leave a comment and I'll do my best to include your deal into this post for everyone to share! Also, I now have a Printable Coupon List in the left hand column of my blog. You'll be able to print MANY of the same coupons using the various links! 

Albertsons Deals July 1-7

SAVE 10% CATALINA 7/1 - 7/4!!

KRAFT MAC & CHEESE CATALINA!!

7/3-7/26

Buy (4) & Get $1.00 or

Buy (5) & Get $1.50 or

Buy (6) or More & Get $2.00

Coupon off your next shopping order

combine with the  Buy 3 get 1 Free coupons in 6/28 SS 

also print coupons HERE

I don't know about you, but my kids LOVE Mac & Cheese [as do I!]

We will definitely be stocking up with this deal!

Have you entered my Albertson's $100 Gift Card giveaway? 

Enter HERE

FREE MOVIE TICKETS!!

BUY $15 GET 1 MOVIE TICKET::: BUY $30 GET 2 MOVIE TICKETS

VALID 7/1-7/7

PRODUCTS: KLONDIKE $2.99 :: GOOD HUMOR BARS $2/5 :: BREYERS $4.49

4 DAY COUPON SAVINGS

[these are nice... but what would be really nice? Albertsons in So Cal doing Coupon DOUBLERS! hint.... hint....]

Coke/Pepsi/7-UP/Super Chill 12 pk: 4/$9 -LIMIT 4

G2 FREE Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage/Polska Kielbasa WYB 4 Coca Cola 12pks

Popsicle Novelties: $1.99 -LIMIT 2

Moran's Ground Beef Patties: $4.99 -LIMIT 2

Albies Shredded Cheese: 2/$5

Kingsford Match Light Charcoal: $5.99 -LIMIT 2

8 piece Fried Chicken: $5.99 -LIMIT 2

4th of JULY SAVINGS

Lays/Tostitos: B1/G1 FREE

Knudsen Sour Cream: 2/$3

Milk: $1.99 (wyb2)

Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce: $.99

Coco Cola 2 liters: 3/$4.98

**Get 8 pack Sara Lee Hot Dog/Hamburger Buns FREE wyb 3 Coca Cola 2 liters**

Aquarius Spring Water 6 pk: 10/$10

Goldfish Crackers: B1/G1 FREE

Jet Puffed Marshmallows: 10/$10

Dannon Activa: 2/$4

-$1.00/1Q in 5/10SS

FP: 2/$2.00

LAWRY'S 50% OFF!!

-$.50/1Q in 4/5RP--> Season Blend

-$.50/2Q in 4/19RP --> Season Mix

-$.50/1 in 5/17 RP --> Spice Blend

-$1.00/2Q in 6/28 RP --> Marinade

McCormick Grill Mates Marinade: 3/$2

-$.50/1Q in 4/19 & 5/3 RP

FP:  3/$.50

Wish Bone Dressing: 10/$10

-$1.25/2Q in 5/17RP 

FP: 2/$.75

Banana Boat Sun Care: B1/G1 FREE

-$1.00/1Q in 5/3SS

FP?

Pert Plus: $1.99

-$1.00/1Q in 6/28SS

-$1.50/1Q in 6/28SS (mens)

FP: $.49-$.99

Arm & Hammer Toothpaste: B1/G1 FREE

-$1.00/1Q in 5/17SS

FP: ?

Kotex Lightdays Panitliners

-$.75/1Q in 6/14SS

FP: $.25 (use the $1.00/1Q to possibly get these FREE!)

PRODUCE/MEAT

White Corn: 2/$1 -(better deal at Vons this wk)

Mini Seedless Watermelons: $3.99 ea -(better than at Vons)

Limes: 4/$1

Albies Split Chix Breast/Thighs/Drumsticks/Whole Legs: $.99/lb

Bar S Hot Dogs: 10/$10

-$1.00/2Q in 5/10RP

FP: 2/$1.00

Jenni-O Ground Turkey: B1/G1 FREE

 

Albertsons Deals June 24-30

Have you heard about my $100 Albertsons Gift Card Giveaway? 

If not click HERE to read about it!

Here are the best deals this week at Albertsons.

(I only chose what I felt to be the best deals, as always, if you feel I missed something leave me a comment and let me know, or email me. Thanks!)

Big Relief Price Cut Items:

Minute Maid OJ: $5.99 WAS $7.29

Farmer John Cooked Ham: #3.99 WAS $4.89

Albertsons Deli Lunchmeat: $2.99 WAS $3.99

Children's Motrin: $5.99 WAS $7.99

Albertsons Fruit Bowls: $2.00 WAS $2.99

Culinary Circle Pizza: $4.99 WAS $5.99

[get FREE Sunkist/7-UP WYB Culinary Circle Frozen Pizza!]

Albertsons Tomato Sauce: $.99 WAS $1.69

Star Kist Tuna: $.99 WAS $1.39

Moran's Ground Beef: $6.59 WAS $7.99

Albertsons Cranberry Juice Cocktail: $2.49 WAS $3.89

HomeLife Sandwich Bags: $2.49 WAS $3.59

HomeLife Toilet Paper: $5.99 WAS $6.99

Gilette Fusion Razor: $8.99 WAS $11.99

Claritin: $19.99 WAS $23.59

In AD COUPONS:

[all coupons read: "w/ $25 minimum preferred card purchase. limit 1 coupon per customer per transaction.]

Breyers Ice Cream: $1.99 -LIMIT 2

-$1.00/2Q in 5/17 RP

FP: 2/$2.98

Arrowhead Mtn Spring Water: $2.99 -LIMIT 2

-24pk .5 liter bottles -or- 12pk 700ml bottles

-$.75/1Q in 5/17 RP- 1 700ml 12pk

-$.75/2Q in 5/17 RP- or- 1 00ml 12 pk

FP: 2/$4.48

Kraft Miracle Whip/Mayo: $1.99 -LIMIT 1

-$1.00/1Q in 6/14 SS -miracle whip

-$.75/1Q in 6/21 SS- mayo

FP: $.99-$1.24

Doritos: 2/$4.00 -Limit 2

Albertsons Sliced Bacon: 2/$5.00 -Limit 2

HomeLife Orig. Charcoal: $3.99 -Limit 2

GET 2 FREE Doritos Flavor Shots WYB 3 Pepsi Products

Promotions:

Cereal Savings: $1.75

Froot Loops-Corn Flakes-Raisin Bran-Hannah Montanna-Corn Pops-Frosted Mini-Wheats-Keebler Cookie Crunch-High School Musical-Albertsons Cereals-Kellogg's Fruit Snacks-Kellogg's Pop Tarts

-$.55/1Q in 6/7 RP -Pop Tarts

FP: $1.20

-$1.00/1Q in 6/7 RP- Kellogg's Mini Wheats

FP: $.75

-$1.00/1Q in 6/7 RP- Kellogg's Froot Loops, Corn Pops

FP: $.75

SAVE $5.00 INSTANTLY WYB $20.00 IN PARTICIPATING PRODUCTS

in a single transaction using your preferred savings card.

$.75 EACH:

Kraft Macaroni and Cheese

$1.00 EACH:

Jet-Puffed Marshmallows

Cool Whip

Kraft Easy Mac

-B1/G1 FREE Q (???)

FP: 2/$1.00

Jello Gelatin/Instant Pudding

$1.25 EACH:

Kraft BBQ Sauce

-$.50/1Q in 6/14 SS

FP: $.75ea

Philadelphia Cream Cheese 8oz brick

$2.00 EACH:

Kool-Aid Jammers

$2.50 EACH: 

Ritz Crackers

DiGiorno Pizza For One

-$1.00/2Q in 6/14 SS

FP: 2/$4.00

Kraft Bagelfuls

Plantars Peanuts

Kraft Salad Dressing

-$1.00/1Q in 6/21 SS

FP: $1.50

Kraft Mayo/Miracle Whip

-$1.00/1Q in 6/14 SS- miracle whip

-$.75/1Q in 6/21 SS- mayo

FP: $1.50-$1.75

Kraft Cheese Singles

Kraft Shredded/Chunk/Cracker Cut/Crumbles Cheese

Louis Rich Turkey Bologna

Oscar Mayer/Louis Rich Meat/Turkey Franks

-$1.00/2Q in 5/10 SS-Oscar Mayer

FP: 2/$4.00

Oscar Mayer Bologna/Cotto Salami

-$1.00/2Q in 5/31 SS -bologna

FP: 2/$4.00

Oscar Mayer Beef/Cheese Franks

-$1.00/2Q in 5/10 SS

FP: 2/$4.00

Knudsen Sour Cream

-$.50/2Q in 6/14 SS

FP: 2/$4.50

Cool Whip Aerosol Topping

Jello Pudding/Gelatin 6pk

-$.60/1Q in 6/7 SS

FP: $1.90

Kool-Aid Sugar Free Drink Mix

Kool-Aid/Country Time Sugar Sweetened Drink Mix

$3.33 EACH

Yuban/Maxwell House Coffee

-$1.00/1Q in 6/14 SS

FP: $2.33

A-1 Steak Sauce

-$2.00/1Q in 6/14 SS

FP: $1.33

Crystal Light Drink Mix

Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon

Oscar Mayer/Louis Rich Lunchmeat

Kraft Deli Fresh Natural Sliced Cheese

Claussen Pickles/Sauerkraut

Regular Weekly Deals:

Albertsons Whole Chicken: $.69/lb

Strawberries 1lb: $.99

Lean Cuisine: $1.99

-$1.00/4Q in 5/3SS

FP: 4/$6.96

Pepsi/Diet Pepsi: 5/$12 ($2.40ea)

[12pk;6pk]

Bar S Bologna/Franks: 10/$10

-$1.00/2Q in 5/10 RP

FP: 2/$1.00 

Ball Park Franks: 2/$5.00

-$1.00/2Q in 5/7 RP

FP: 2/$4.00

Daisy Sour Cream: 2/$4.00

-$.50/1Q in 5/31 RP

FP: $1.50 ea

Nestle Nesquick: 10/$10

[refrigerated singles]

-$.50/1Q in 6/21 RP -if for this type

-$1.00/2Q in 6/21 RP -if for this type

FP: $.50 ea

Swiss Tea 64oz: 10/$10

-$1.00/1Q in 5/17 SS (2 1/2gal.)

FP: 2/$1.00

Gatorade 64oz: B1/G1 FREE

Crystal Geyser 128oz: 10/$10

Fuze Beverages: B1/G1 FREE

Quaker Quakes/Mini Delights: 2/$5.00

B4/G1 FREE!!

50% OFF Mt. Olive Relish/Pickles

-$.50/1Q blinky (a while ago)

25% OFF Hawaiian Tropic Sun Protection

-$1.00/1Q in 5/3 SS

FP: ?

25% OFF ABREVA Cold Sore Treatment

(normally around $19)

50% OFF Hefty Plates

-$1.00/1 IP

Schick Slim Twin Disposable Razors: $4.99

-B1/G1 FREE Q in 6/21 SS

FP: 2/$4.99

Pampers/Huggies Jumbo Diapers: $9.99

-$3.00 IP -Huggies Naturals

-$1.50/1Q in 6/21 SS -Huggies

-$1.00/1Q in 6/7 PG -Pampers

FP: $6.99-$8.49

Pampers/Huggies Wipes: $2.99

-$1.00/1Q in 4/19 SS-huggies bath/body

-$.75/1Q in 4/19 and 6/21 SS-huggies wipes 64ct >

FP: $1.99-$2.24

Nursery Purified Water w/ Flouride: 10/$10

Albertsons Deals June 17-23

More and more it seems Alberstons is becoming THE best place to find the bargains!

[hint hint Vons! Bring back the 5 coupon double limit!]

Here are the Frugal Finds this week!

IN AD COUPONS:

(all Q's state, "w/ $25 min. preferred card purchase")

Coke/Pepsi/7-UP: 4/$10 -LIMIT 4-

Mission Tortilla Chips: $0.99 -LIMIT 2-

Farmer John Meat Wieners: $0.89 -LIMIT 2-

8 Pc Fried Chicken: $5.99 -LIMIT 3-

Save $1.00 on 2 TREE TOP Apple Juice/Cider/3 Apple Blend

PROMOS:

Sweet Summer Savings:

BUY ANY 4 PRODUCTS GET $4.00

(B4 participating products in single transaction using card a $4.00 ONYO will print out. Limit 1 offer per customer )

Dreyers- Dibs, Dibs Snack Bag, Fruit Bars $2.99 [Buy 4]

-$1.00/2Q in 4/26 & 6/14 SS [Use 2 Q's]

FP: 2/$4.98 -or- 4/$9.96 GET $4.00 CAT ONYO!

[It's like getting 4/#5.96!]

Nestle-Drumsticks: $2.99 [same deal as above]

-$1.00/2Q in 4/26 & 6/14 SS

FP: 2/$4.98

Hagen Daz- Sel. Var.: $2.99

Dreyer's Ice Cream: $2.69

Skinny Cow: $3.99 [Buy 4]

-$1.00/2Q in 4/26 SS [Use 2 Q's]

FP: 2/$7.98 [4/$15.96 GET $4.00 CAT OYNO]

[It's like getting 4/$11.96]

TO MAKE THIS DEAL EVEN SWEETER!?

SPEND $10 OR MORE W/ YOUR CARD IN A SINGLE TRANSACTION ON SELECT DASANI EVIAN OR DREYERS PRODUCTS THRU 6/30 GET A FREE JUNIOR ADMISSION TO RAGING WATERS IN SAN DIMAS, CA!!

SO!

 BUY $10.00 WORTH OF THE ABOVE ICE CREAMS AND GET A FREE JUNIOR ADMISSION TO RAGING WATERS!! 

BUY $25 IN PARTICPATING PRODUCTS GET A $10.00 CAT ONYO!!

$1.00 ea:

-Hunts BBQ Sauce

-Banquet Dinners

-Chef Boyardee Micro/Canned

-$0.35/3Q in 5/31SS

FP: 3/$2.65

-Hunts Canned Tomatoes

-Hunts Manwich

-$0.20/1Q in 5/31SS

FP: $0.80

-Hunts Ketchup

-$0.20/1Q in 5/10SS

FP: $0.80

-Ro-Tel Tomatoes

-Hunts Snack Pack Puddings 4ct

$2.00 ea:

-Kid Cuisine

-Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn

-Dannon Light&Fit/Activa 24-32oz

-Healthy Choice Entree/Naturals/Simple Sel./Sel. Var.

-$1.00/2Q in 5/17SS Naturals

FP: 2/$3.00

-Dannon Crush Cup/Dan-o-nino

$2.50 ea:

-Marie Callender's Meal/Al Dente/Pot Pie

-$1.00/1Q in 5/17SS Al Dente

FP: $1.50ea

-Pam Cooking Spray

-Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers

-Wesson Oil

KELLOGG'S: 3/$6.00

(WYB 3 in a single transaction w/ card)

- CEREAL - EGGO SYRUP -

-$1.00/1Q in 6/7RP Cereals [Use 3 Q's]

FP: 3/$3.00 ($1.00ea)

FREE FRITOS DIP WYB 2 FRITOS/ROLD GOLD PRETZELS/CHEETOS 2/$4.00

1 FREE BOX G2/PROPEL POWDER PACKETS WYB 2 24pk AQUAFINA $3.99

SAVE $3.00 INSTANTLY WYB 1 BERTOLLI COMPLETE MEALS FOR 2 $6.99 AND 1 STARBUCKS ICE CREAM $3.00 in a single trans.

-$1.00/1Q in 6/7RP (bertolli meals-if same as promo)

-$1.50/1 IP (starbucks)

-also a $1.00 IP (starbucks)

FP: $4.49 for both!

WOW, I haven't even gotten to the normal weekly deals yet!! 

Here they are:

3oz. Lobster Tails: #3.99 ea 

(vons had 4oz for $5.99ea! Definitely a better deal here!)

Fresh Copper Ricer Salmon Fillets $9.99/lb

(this is THE best salmon ever! You pay up to $30 in a restaurant for these fillets!)

Fresh Express Salad: $0.99

-$1.00/2 IP -no longer avail.

Mini Seedless Watermelon: $1.99ea

(better deal at Buy Low, read it here)

Frigo String Cheese: 2/$7.00

-$0.50/1Q in 5/31RP

FP: 2/$6.00

[these are always more $$$]

Kellogg's Fruit Snacks: $1.99

Catalina Deal Starting 6/19

Read about it HERE

-Thanks A Thrifty Mom!

Pillsbury Cake Mix: 10/$10 ($1.00ea)

-$0.35/1Q in 5/17RP

FP: $0.65ea

Zatarains Rice Mix: 4/$5.00 ($1.25ea)

-$0.75/2Q in 6/7RP

FP: 2/$1.75

David Sunflower Seeds: 10/$10 ($1.00ea)

Pop Secret:4/$5.00 ($1.25ea)

-$1.00/2Q in 6/14SS

FP: 2/$1.50 ($0.75ea!)

Duncan Hines Oven Ready! Brownies: $2.50ea

-$0.75/1Q in 4/5SS

FP: $1.75

Doritos: 10/$10

Hormel Pork Loin: $7.99 (in 4:15 box)

-$1.00/1Q in 5/17SS

FP: $6.99

Twizzlers 12-16oz: 3/$5.00

BUY 3 GET 1 FREE!

FP: 4/$5.00 ($1.25ea)

[any one get those FREE MOVIE TICKETS from Albertsons a while back? Stock up on these instead of buying Movie Candy to really stretch your $$!!]

Purex 3-in-1: $4.99

-$2.00Q in 6/14 SS

FP: $2.99

(better deal at Walgreens! Buy 1@$5.99-$2.00Q=$4.99+G$2.00RR-FP:$1.99 YMMV)

Deals Effective: 6/17-6/30:

Huggies/Pampers Jumbo Diapers: $9.99

(Huggies Pure&Natural are part of this!)

-$3.00 IP  

FP: $6.99ea!

Homeline Alkaline AA 20ct Batteries: $5.19

Pampers Diapers-Box: $19.99

$25.00 Savings in Specially Marked Boxes!

-Coupons perhaps??

BUY $15.00 IN ANY COMBO OF PANTENTE, SECRET, OLAY, COVER GIRL, NATURAL INSTINCTS, AND GET A FREE OLAY COMPLETE AGELESS SKIN RENEWING LOTION BY MAIL!!

My Frugal Finds!

Results from today's Frugal shopping trip! 

$202.19 worth of food!

$47.49 Out of Pocket!

BUT!

I received $26.00 in Catalina's + 2 FREE Movie Tickets ($24.00 value)!!

So my FP: FREE + $2.51 profit!!

(when you subtract Catalina amount and value of movie tickets!)

I did 7 transactions today, at 3 different stores. Here's what I did:

(everything I purchased was on sale today. i will be calculating the regular non sale price for total cost, because of how my receipt reads.)

ALBERTSONS

Trans. #1:

6- Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats $2.50 

4- Kellogg's Pop Tarts $2.50 

-6 $1/1Q (Cereal)

-2 $1/2Q (Pop Tarts)

Total Cost: $50.10

FP: $17 + 2 FREE MOVIE TICKETS! (a $24 value!)

Trans. #2:

3- Kellogg's Corn Pops $1.50

1- Kellogg's Fruit Loops $1.50

-3 $1/1Q (Corn Pops)

-1 $1/1Q (Fruit Loops)

Total Cost: $18.36

FP: $2.00

Trans. #3:

1- Corn Pops $1.50

-1 $1/1Q

Total Cost: $4.19

FP: $0.50

VONS

Trans. #4

16- Arrowhead Water 6 packs $1.99

CRV $4.80

-1 $1/2Q

-$16.00 in Catalina's from last week

Total Cost: $52.64

FP: $19.64 + $26.00 in Catalina's printed out AND another $1/2Q for Arrowhead water!

So FP was more like FREE + $6.36 profit after you figure in catalina's! =)

RALPHS

Trans. #5:

3- Barilla Pasta $0.99

1- 1/2Gallon Ralph's Milk $1.25

2- Vitamin Water's $0.99

3- Mentos Gum $1.00

-3 $.50/1Q (Barilla Pasta) -these doubled to $1.00

-1 $.50/1Q (Real Ca. Milk)- this doubled to $1.00 -Manager informed me that ALL Ralph's brand Milk and Cheese are made from California cows, and that these coupons are accepted for Ralph's brand milk products!

-1 $.50/1Q (Vitamin water) -this doubled to $1.00

-1 $1/1Q (Vitamin water)

-1 $1/1Q (mentos)

-2 $.55/1Q (mentos) -these doubled to $1.00

-1 $.50/1Q (Real Ca. Milk) -this doubled to $1.00

Total Cost $16.63

FP: $1.25

Trans. #6:

1- Mission Tortilla's $1.99

1- 1/2Gall Ralphs Milk $1.25

4- Barilla Pasta $0.99

2- Earth Grain Bread $3.49 (B1/G1FREE)

2- Vitamin Water $0.99

-$1.00/1 in ad Q for Mission Tortilla's

-1 $.50/1Q (Real Ca. Milk) -this doubled to $1.00

-4 $.50/1Q (Pasta) -these doubled to $1.00

-2 $.55/1Q (Bread) -only 1 of these doubled to $1.00

-1 $.50/1Q (vitamin water) -this doubled to $1.00

-1 $1.00/1Q (vitamin water)

Total Cost: $25.52

FP: $4.24

Trans. #7:

5- Barilla Pasta $0.99

9- Mentos Gum $1.00

4- Vitamin Water $0.99

1- 1/2Gal Ralphs Milk $1.25

-5 $.50/1Q (pasta) -these doubled to $1.00

-9 $1/1Q (mentos)

-1 $.50/1Q (Real Ca. Milk) -this doubled to $1.00

-1 $1/1Q (vitamin water)

-3 $.50/1Q (vitamin water) -these doubled to $1.00

Total Cost: $34.25

FP: 2.86

I called ahead to my local Ralphs to find out what there coupon policy since I've heard different

things. There policy now is that only ONE of the same coupon will double in a single transaction.

It used to be that they would only double up to the first FIVE coupons in any transaction. That's

changed in the last month at my local Ralphs. However I noticed as I was checking out that

almost every single coupon was doubling. I asked the cashier why that was. He said that as far as

he knew Ralphs doubles coupons, and the register does it automatically. So if the register was

doubling every coupon, than there isn't anything he can do to override the register. Okay! I have

no idea if this was a glitch in the cash register, or if this is in fact the case at my local Ralphs!

Could it be I've found a gem of a Ralphs in my area? I still prefer Vons, but my Ralphs trip sure

put a smile on my face today, as well as the whole shopping trip today! It also put a big smile on

my husband's face when I walked in the door with TONS of food, and told him how much I spent

out of pocket, and how much I got back in Catalina's, PLUS FREE MOVIE TICKETS to boot!!

Have I ever mentioned that we are living on a $300 a month grocery budget for our family of 6?

That $300 a month used to barely get us through the month with enough food to eat, and the

only reason it did is because we relied heavily on W.I.C. (and trusting that the Lord would

provide for our every need!) Now that same $300 a month budget is providing such an

abundance of food that I am now able to "splurge" (within our budget) on our kids, but more

than that we are able to give more abundantly to those who are truly in need! $300 a month!

Now do you think coupons are worth the time and effort? =)