Before sale price or coupons this would have cost $50.20

 I was able to get it all for $10.90

This was 2 transactions each part of the save $5 instantly promo when you buy 10 items.  Each transaction I  bought 3 bottle of mayo, used 3 $1.00 off coupons and 3 double coupons, and 7 bottles of Propel.

Best Foods Mayo $2.99 when you buy 10 $2.49

• Use the $1.00 off Best Foods Mayo in the 5/20 Smart Source Insert
• OR Use $1/2 Hellmans or Best Foods Products printable coupon
• also use a twice the value coupon
• Final Price low as $.49 each

Propel Fitness Water $1.00 when you buy 10 $.50

To view the full Albertsons Weekly Match Ups click here

Also check out the  twice the value coupon at Albertsons starting 5/20 

Before coupons or sale this would have cost $13.74

I was able to get it all for $3.30

Matt was at work and I had kids home so I made a SHORT trip to use a few twice the value coupons at Albertsons.

Albertsons has a Sizzlin Summer Giveaway coupon booklets at the front of the store.  Inside is a manufacture coupon for $1.00 off 2 Lindsay Olives matched with coupons you can get them for FREE if you buy 10 items on the Save $5 instantly promo.  BUT since I was shopping with kids and NOT thinking clearly I only bought 6 items…. making them $.50 a can (instead a free).  Oops.

Lindsay Olives $1.50

• use the $1.00 off 2 coupon in the Sizzlin Summer Giveaway
• also use a twice the value coupon (found in Sundays paper on the Albertsons ad)
• Final price $.50 each (or FREE if you bought 10 items on the Save $5 promo)

To view the full Albertsons Weekly Match Ups click here

Also check out the  twice the value coupon at Albertsons starting 5/20 

Before sale price this would have coat $24.95

I was able to get it all for $10.72

I love a crispy piece bacon… but I do not love the price.  Bacon as been around $4.99- $6.99 per lb the last year.  Every few months in will dip down to $2.99-$3.99 still a rather pricey cut of meat.  SO I was rather excited about this sale at Albertsons , you can get Applewood Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon $1.99 when you buy 4 lbs or more, limit 10 lbs.  My store was selling them in a 5lb bag for only $1.99 a lb.  This is a STOCK UPS PRICE for me.

 I find that I use bacon more as a flavoring, like in Yellow Squash with Bacon  or Green Beans.  Rather than a breakfast item.  Since I do not plan to eat 5 lbs of bacon in the next week  I wrapped it up in bundles, 4 slices in each package about 1/3 – 1/2 of a lb each.  Now I can keep it in my freezer and have it on hand.  I am thinking of getting another package before the sale ends… because this really is the lowest price I have seen in a LONG time.

To view the full Albertsons Weekly Match Ups click here

Also check out the  twice the value coupon at Albertsons starting 5/20 

Before sale price or coupons this would have cost $6.36

I was able to get for FREE just paid .24 tax (.6 for each purchase)

But I got back $4 in register reward, making this a $3.76 money maker

One thing I teach in my coupon classes is to NOT buy something just because it has a coupon or just because it is free.  When I talk to people that “use to” coupon they often tell me they quit because they found they were buying products just because they had a coupon and where a good deal.  Many of these foods they did not really want in there home so they quit couponing.

Well this week I broke one of my own rules…. Starbucks Refreshers are free with coupon, but also turn into a money maker after register reward.  I do not drink coffee or tea so there is no reason for me to buy them.  BUT I plan to donate them to the food bank.  I can then use the $1.00 RR towards other things my family needs.  Making this a worth while item to purchase even though I will not use them myself.

Before you shop make sure you check out the FULL list of Wagreens Coupons Deals

Starbucks Refreshers Beverage – get back a $.99 register reward

• $0.99 FREE Starbucks Refreshers Beverage, exp. 5/16/12 (Pepsi Moments 04/19/12)
• Final price: FREE = Money Maker after RR

Before sale price or coupons this would have cost $13.96

I was able to get it all for  $2.65 (plus got back a $1 and $3 RR)

Before you shop make sure you check out the FULL list of Wagreens Coupons Deals

Starbucks Refreshers Beverage – get back a $.99 register reward

• $0.99 FREE Starbucks Refreshers Beverage, exp. 5/16/12 (Pepsi Moments 04/19/12)
• Final price: FREE = Money Maker after RR  (Donation item for me since I do nor drink it)

SoftSoap Body Wash 15 -18 oz 2 for $6

• Get back a $3 register reward after you pay
• Final price $1.50 each

Walgreens Brand Children s Pain relief  $3.99

I used the Starbucks Refresher coupon get it free, then paid with an $8.00  register reward from last weeks deals.  Final price was $1.99 plus .66 tax = $2.65

 After I paid got back a $1.00 and $3.00 Register Reward

Before sale price or coupons would have cost $38.88

 I was able to get it all for $10.89

I was able to find some deals at Walgreens this week on their restock day… but being that the sale ends today I do not see much value in typing out every transaction.  Pretty much I just bought two of each item (one at a time so the RR would still print for both) starting with the lowest register reward, then went to the next “rolling” my register rewards to keep my out of pocket cost low.

WALGREENS TIPS

• Some store have placed limits on coupon deals to read more click here
• To view Walgreens official coupon policy click here
• Can I use a coupon and still have a Register Reward print, click here.
• I always check out at the cosmetics counter, and if anyone comes behind me I let them go first, so I do not hold up the line.
• One thing to remember about Walgreens RR (register reward) is you can not use a “chap stick RR” to pay for another chap stick and have another RR print. BUT you can use a “toothpaste” RR to pay for chap stick and have another RR print.
• Also remember that Walgreens has a coupon item ratio rule, you can only use as many coupons as you have items. They count RR as coupons. So if I was only buying 4 items ( all of which had manufacture coupons which meant my item coupon ratio was already 4 to 4) I wanted to pay with a RR I would need to ad a filler item something cheap like a pencil. This would then make my coupon ration 5 ( 4 manufacturer coupons and 1 register reward) and my item ratio 5. I then could pay with my coupons and RR with no problem. An instore coupon does NOT count as a coupon in this ratio….just as a sale price.
• Also remember that only one RR per product will print per transaction. For example If wanted to buy 3 bottles of Aussie shampoo. In order to have 2 RR print for each one I had to buy them in 3 transactions. My store is happy to let me go thru the line more than once ……but some store will limit you.
• You can not pay for sales tax with a RR

Before sale price or coupons this would have cost $29.67

I was able to get it all for $7.41

o.b. Tampons on clearance$1.25 (normally $4.49)

• $.75 off coupon in the 5/6 Smart Source coupon insert
• Final price$.50 a package

Welch’s Grape Jelly on sale for $1.50 (was $3.19)

Celery $.89

Onions $.59

Steak $2.55

Sales end today 5/8 at close, Before you shop check out the FULL list of Albertsons Coupon Deals

Before sale price or coupons this would have cost $57.28

I was able to get i tall for $23.13

 Today is the last day of the 3 day sale at Albertsons 5/4-5/6… this is a STOCK UP price on cheese.  Print your cheese coupon now and head to the store!  I was able to go yesterday, and they store still had tons of cheese!

Tillamook Brick Cheese 2 lb $4.99 (normally high as $9.69)

• w/in-ad coupon, limit 2 (3 Days Only, Fri-Sun!)
• and $1/1 Any Brand Cheese 2 lbs. or Larger (Valid only in ID & UT) printable coupon with zip  83605
• Final Price $3.99

Quaker Baked Breakfast or Chewy Granola Bars $2.25/$1.75 (part of the buy 10 save $5 instantly promo)

• Use the $1.00 off 2 peelie coupon found on box
• or use $.75 off 2 from the Pepsico Moments to Save insert
• Use $1/1 Quaker Yogurt Granola Bars or Soft Baked Bars printable coupon
• Final Price low as $.75

Before you shop check out the FULL list of Albertsons Coupon Deals

Before sale price or coupons this would have cost  $11.17

 I was able to get it all for $3.54

Twice the Value coupons end tonight 5/1

I paid with the 2 manufacture coupons, plus a catalina  coupon from past deals. I then used 3 twice the value coupons, total was $3.17 Plus $.37 = Final price $3.54

Alexia Sweet potato fries $3.19

Before sale price or coupons this would have cost $70.56

I was able to get it for $25.35

This was my shopping trip YESTERDAY 4/30… last day to use your twice the value coupons. 

Dole Shredded Lettuce, Angel Hair Coleslaw, Classsic Iceberg Salad, or Classic Cole Slaw $.88 each

Hamburger Buns $1.29

Pasta Prima BOGO FREE $4.49 = $2.25 each

 Hamburger $1.00 off managers special $1.29-1.39 each

Shoppers Value Milk $2.79

• and  $.75/1 any brand milk printable coupon
• also use twice the value coupon
• Final Price $1.25 ( cookies were $.49 with $1 coupon and double for purchasing milk)

Hillshire Farm Gourmet Creations  $3.99 (was $5.99)

• use the $1.00 off peelie coupon
• also use a twice the value coupon
• final price $1.99 each

SaraLee Breads $2.50 (was $4.89)

• use the $.75 off peelie coupon
• also use a twice the value coupon
• final price $1.00 each

 Crystal Light $2.00 (was $2.59)

• use the $1.00 off 2  coupon  it expired 4/30!!!
• also use a twice the value coupon
• final price $1.00 each (when you buy 2)

Cover Girl Cosmetics 30 % off low as $2.99 each

• use the $1.00 off coupon from the 4/1 P&G coupon insert (expired4/30)
• also use a twice the value coupon
• Final price low as $1.00 then 30% off + $.70 each!
• Mascara was $5.59 after coupons and 30% off only $1.91

Rhodes Freezer Rolls BOGO Free $2.99 each

• buy 2 and then use 2 coupon for .55 off from the 3/25 red plum
• Also use 2 twice the value coupons
• Final price .79 for both or $.40 a bag!!!
• per Albertsons Coupon Policy  you can use 2 coupon on a BOGO free sale.

Make sure you check out the FULL list of Albertson Double Coupon Ideas Here.

Before coupon or sales this would have cost $93.53

I was able to get it all for $11.52

I had FREE product coupon from the Steam Fresh and used them with the BOGO sale to get 2 free.  Texas Toast, Healthy Choice, Natural Bliss, and Franz Bread were all with FREE product coupons as well.  From the Products of the Year giveaway. 

Dove Chocolate Bars $.79 each

• use the $0.50 off Two DOVE Chocolate Singles Bars
• Also use a twice the value coupon
• Final price $.29 each

Cheetos $2.00

• use the $1.00 off 2 coupon from the 4/29 P&G coupon insert
• Also use a twice the value coupon
• Final price $1.00 each (when you buy 2)

Febreze Car $3.00

• use the $1.00 off coupon from the 4/29 P& G Coupon insert
• also use a twice the value coupon
• Final price $1.00

Rhodes Freezer Rolls BOGO Free $2.99 each

• buy 2 and then use 2 coupon for .55 off from the 3/25 red plum
• Also use 2 twice the value coupons
• Final price .79 for both or $.40 a bag!!!
• per Albertsons Coupon Policy  you can use 2 coupon on a BOGO free sale.

Make sure you check out the FULL list of Albertson Double Coupon Ideas Here.

Before coupons this would have cost $4.99

I was able to get it for $3.29

Raid Ant Spray $4.99

• Use $1.00 off any Raid product
• You can  also use the $1 off coupon Off or Raid products from the Walgreens Coupon booklet page 12 (found near ads in store)
• Final price $2.99 each (plus tax)

Check out the FULL list of Walgreens Coupon Deals.

This week at Walgreens when you buy $10 in “Nice” products you get back a $2.00  Register Reward .  Nice is Walgreens new store brand name… they have a lot of really good products so to get $2 back on a $10 purchase makes them a even better deal.  BUT this week they happen to have many of their nuts and candy on sale Buy One Get One 50% off… plus get $2 back on a $10 purchase!  WOOT

My kids like to take raisins to school as a snack so I love these 6 packs sold for only $1.00 (after RR makes them only $.80 each).  I got the Sunflower seeds on the BOGO 50% off sale and sour worms for a fun  treat for the kids $.79… and the Jello at $.29 each to bring my total up to $10 before tax.

 Check out this week Walgreens Coupon Deals

Before sale price or coupon s this would have cost $12.33

 I was able to get it all for $.14!!!

 LAST day to shop the round up event at Albertosns 4/24

Have you ever asked your friends to print you a coupon so you can get a thrifty deal… being that you are limited to 2 prints per computer IP address?  Well yesterday I was so excited about getting FREE Franks Red Hot at Albertsons, Ingard just laughed at me and asked if I wanted her coupons too.  Being that her family does not eat it she was happy to pass along a little coupon sunshine….   in the form of a few spicy coupons.

Frank’s Original Hot Sauce $1.49/$.99 buy 2 get 1 FREE

• Round up $0.35 off any Frank’s RedHot Sauce (use 3 coupons, requires 2 computers)
• Final price FREE for all 3!!! (just pay tax)

Yoplait Lactose Free $.99 each

• round up the $.20 off coupon from the 3/11 red plum insert
• final price FREE

For round up ideas HERE, this weeks coupon match ups HERE

This was done all in one transaction

Before sale price, price match or coupons this would have cost $104.90

I was able to get it all for $38.58

If you follow my blog, you know I like to try and keep it simple.  Sure I could run to very store in the valley and snatch up every good deal each week… but I also have a life.  A very busy life and that, and I have found that keeping it simple and shopping at one or two stores give me lots of deals… but less time shopping.

My local Walmart store price matches other local stores ads, and coupons.  I know many of my friends and readers shop there weekly… and have asked me why I do not.  I have talked about it before, but really it just comes done to keeping things simple and in the past I have been treated so much better at Albertsons and Walgreens… so that is where I tend to shop.  That being said this week I wanted to get use the $.20 off Yoplait Lactose Free Yogurt coupon with the Albertsons Round Up to get it FREE… but I have not been able to find it in stock.  SO I decided to price match my Albertsons Ad (round up ideas HERE, coupon match ups HERE)  at Walmart and see what deals I could find.

It was a rushed trip, in and out in about 35 minutes but I was happy with the deals I found… and more important happy that the cashier price matched my coupons with the add, no questions asked.  Maybe I will have to give Walmart a chance more often

They ring things up a little different than normal for the round up match, to be honest I am still a little confused… they took the match up amount off the item BEFORE they ring it up, then scan the coupon… so I do not have all the before prices. Sorry

Duncan Heinz Cake Mix $1.25

• used the $.35 coupon from the 2/5 red plum
• after round up only $.25 each

Yoplait Lactose Free Yogurt

• used the $.20 off coupon from the 3/11 red plum
• final price FREE

Pillsbury Grands $1.77

• use the $.30 off 3 coupon from the 2/5 General Mills coupon insert
• final price $1.17 each

Mrs Dash $2.88

• use the $.55 off coupon from the 2/12 red plum coupon insert
• final price $1.88

Jet Puffed Kraft Marshmallows $.98 each

• used the $.40 off 2 coupon from the 3/25 smart source insert
• final price $.48 each

Cool Whip $1.22

• used the $.40 off 2 coupon from the 3/25 smart source insert
• final price $.77 each

Fleischmann’s Yeast Strip $1.18

• used the .40 coupon from past coupon insert
• Final price $.18 each

Jello $.78 ( I think?)

• used the $.50 off 2 coupon from the 3/25 smart source insert
• Final price $.28

Stove Top Stuffing $1.68

• used the $.50 off coupon from the 3/25 smart source
• Final price $.68 each

Rosarita Beans $1.08

• used the $.50 off 3 cans coupon from the 4/22 smart soure
• final price $.75 a can

The Yo Crunch yogurt I got with coupon from a bloggers conference, some of them were free others were just $1.00 off but no round up used.

Hope this helps some of you find thrifty deals at your local store….. Remember the Round Up event ends tonight 4/24… so you will have to go today.

Before sale price or coupons this would have cost $5.67

 I was able to get it all for $.07

I was excited to see my local Albertsons got a shipment of  Frank’s Red Hot in over the weekend and I was able to get mine for FREE… I have a small obsession with this stuff lately.  Yip I eat it on some rather crazy things, like potato chips, pickles, even on some ice- cream … ya I know it sounds gross.  But I can’t get enough of this stuff!

Frank’s Original Hot Sauce $1.49/$.99

• Round up $0.35 off any Frank’s RedHot Sauce (use 3 coupons, requires 2 computers)
• Final price FREE for all 3!!!

 Check out this weeks deals at  Albertsons they are rounding up all coupon to $1.

Before sale price or coupons this would have cost $55.43

I was able to get it all for $14.73

I was finally able to get some shopping done at the round up at Albertsons last night.

For round up ideas HERE, this weeks coupon match ups HERE

This was done all in one transaction

Heinz Dip & Squeeze Ketchup $2.30/$1.53

• I found a $1.00 off peelie coupon on them (used 3)
• 3 rang up $4.58 (3 one was free)
• then used 3 coupons for $1.00 off
• Final price $1.58 or $.53 each!!!!!!

Hostess Bagged Donuts $1.99

• Round up $0.50/1 Hostess Breakfast Product printable coupon 
• Final Price $.99

Dawn Dishwashing Soap $1.89

• Round up $0.25/1 Dawn 04/01 P&G
• or $0.25/1 Dawn Product (Home Made Simple)
• Final Price $.89

Ken’s Steak House Salad Dressing $.99

• w/in-ad coupon, limit 2 (3 Days Only, Fri-Sun)
• and use $1/2 Ken’s Dressing, 9 oz 03/11 SS
• Final Price $.49 each when you buy 2

Darigold Sour Cream $1.99

• Round up $.40/1 Darigold Sour Cream 1/29 SS
• Final Price $.99

Before sale price or coupons this would have cost $45.87

I was able to get it all for $8.73

I did 5 transactions, each transaction I used 3 twice the value (aka Double coupons)

Check out the FULL list of Albertsons Twice the Value Coupon Deals.

Milk was FREE because I paid for it will Catalina coupons I got 2 weeks ago from the General Mills Free Milk Promo

I got half a pound of pepper bacon from the butcher block, and 2 packs of Pork Buy One Get One FREE $2.50 ‘ish  each… I had a catalina coupon for $1.00 off anything.  I used it with a twice the value coupon taking $2 off the meat.. and getting the other pack FREE.  Now that is a Thrifty Deal!

Mt. Olive Baby Dills on clearance for $3.29 (was $6.15)

• use $1/1 Mt. Olive Pickles, Peppers, or Relish Product 01/22 SS (Not in Idaho)
• or $.75/1 Hangtag (this is what I used)
• AND a Twice the Value coupon
• Final Price $1.79

McCormick Recipe Inspirations $1.00

• Use $0.75/1 McCormick Spice, Herb, Extract or Food Color 03/25 RP
• AND a Twice the Value coupon
• Final Price FREE

French’s  Spicy BrownMustard $2.29

• use $0.75 French’s Classic Yellow or Spicy Brown Mustard 03/25 SS
• AND a Twice the Value coupon
• Final Price $.79

Last day to get these deals, sale ends tonight at store close.

Before sale price or coupons this would have cost $143.70

I was able to get it all for $14.55

I did 4 transactions, each using 3 twice the value coupons.

My local Caldwell Albeterons (stadium store) marked all their Easter items to 75% off this morning.  They had the Betty Crocker Decorating Icing  in Easter colors.  It was priced at $3.99… but after 75%  off only $.99 each. WELL there just happens to be a $1.00 off coupon from the 3/25 smart source.  SO after coupon it is FREE just pay tax!

Betty Crocker Decorating Icing $.99 (was $3.99) on Eater Clearance

• use the $1.00 off coupon found in the 3/25 smart source  coupon insert
• Final price FREE

 Mix and match any 4 participating products and pay $1.99 each. First price indicates shelf price, second price reflects savings after qualifying purchase of 4 items.

Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats Bite Size, Crunchy Nut, Raisin Bran, or Frosted Flakes Cereal $2.99/$1.99 (was $4.99-$5.49)

• Use $0.50/1 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Cereal printalbe coupon 
• or $1/2 Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Cereals printable coupon
• or or $.70/1 Kellogg’s Krave, Raisin Bran Cinnamon Almond, Crunchy Nut Caramel Nut, or Frosted Mini-Wheats Little Bites Cinnamon Roll 4/1 RP (if variety is included)
• or $1/2 Kellogg’s Krave, Raisin Bran Cinnamon Almond, Crunchy Nut Caramel Nut, or Frosted Mini-Wheats Little Bites Cinnamon Roll 4/1 RP (if variety is included)
• AND a Twice the Value coupon
• Final Price as low as $.59

Before Sale Price or coupons this would have cost $28.08

I was able to get it all for $6.20

Check out the FULL list of Albertsons Twice the Value Coupon Deals.

I did 4 transactions, each using 3 twice the value coupons.

Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals $3.59 on sale for $2.49