This Is How I Took Advantage of the P&G Catalina at Hannaford!

My mission today was to confirm that the Proctor and Gamble Catalina reported yesterday was working.  It sure is!  I can't confirm for you if the $15 purchase requirement is before or after coupons since my totals were over, but history would suggest it may work with a below $15 after-coupon total.  


Here's what we did today!  Yes, I said we...my lovely husband helped out!


Transactions 1 and 2:


Pampers Diapers $10.97
Used $1.50/1 Pampers Coupon


Pampers Wipes Re-fills $7.99
Used $.75/1 Pampers Wipes Coupon


Total Paid $33.42


Received $5 Catalina
Since most will only print one offer per transaction, we each did one just to make sure we would get them both.


Transaction #3:


24 Jars of BeechNut Stage 2 Foods at $.55 each, $13.20
Used 3 $1/8 BeechNut Jars Coupons


BeechNut Rice Cereal $2.19
Used $1/1 BeechNut Cereal Coupon


Total After Manufacturer's Coupons $11.39
Used 2 $5 Catalinas from previous transactions


Total Paid $1.39


So...the diapers bought the food!!!

Cottonelle Catalina at Shaw's Starting Sunday 4/29

Check out this great unadvertised Catalina promotion starting at Shaw's (and possibly other stores) on Sunday!  


Cottonelle Bath Tissue, 12-pack:


Buy 2 Get $2 OYNO
Buy 3 Get $3 OYNO


Cottonelle Flushable Moist Wipes 42ct+


Buy 2 Get $2 OYNO
Buy 3 Get $3 OYNO


You can use this $1.50 off One Bath Tissue and One Wipes coupon to score a sweet deal.  Also keep your eye out for peelies for $1.50/1 Bath Tissue...I snagged one at Walmart this week!  The printed notice indicates the deal will run through May 22nd, so plenty of time for more coupons to come out.


Happy Saving!

WOO HOO!!! Another Pepsi Moments to Save Insert This Sunday!!!

As a self-proclaimed, not even trying to recover, wouldn't think of quitting Diet Pepsi addict, I am very happy to share that we will be getting another Moments to Save insert in our April 29th newspapers!!!  No word on what coupons will be included, but I will be sure to keep you all updated when more information is available!

Since CVS Was So Much Fun, My Wonderful Husband Took Me To Shaw's Too!!!

After getting the last three boxes of Milk Bites last night I was pretty sure the Windham store hadn't re-stocked yet, but I still gave it a shot.  No surprise...they were still all out, but we made the most of it!


Save $5 Instantly WYB 5 Participating Kraft Items:


3 Kraft Fresh Takes $2.99 each
Used $1/1 Kraft Fresh Takes received in the mail with my free Fresh Takes coupon received for being a member of Kraft First Taste
Also used 1 $1.50/2 Kraft Products Printable (NLA)
Price after coupons $6.47 for all 3


Kraft Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese $2.99
No coupon on this one, just a very cute husband who asked if he could get it!


Philadelphia Cooking Cream $2.99
Used $1.50/1 Philadelphia Cooking Cream Coupon (Savings Club Members Only)
Price after coupon $1.49


Total $10.95
After $5 Instant Savings Paid $5.95


4 Mueller's Pastas, $1 each
Used 4 $.55/1 Mueller's Pasta Coupons, doubled (sign up to get email link to coupon)
FREE plus $.40 overage


4 Kozy Shack Puddings $1 each
Used 4 $.75/1 Kozy Shack Pudding Coupons from 3/11 SS, doubled
All 4 FREE...no overage since the coupons only doubled to the full, regular price.


4 HyDrive Energy Drinks, sale price 4/$5
Used 4 $.55/1 HyDrive Energy Drink coupons from the gas station, doubled
Paid $.15 each!


Reusable Bag $.99
Used store coupon for a Free Reusable bag in celebration of Earth Day
FREE!!!


Total Retail Value $32.00
Store Preferred Savings $8.71
Coupon savings including doubling $16.80
Total OOP $6.49 including tax and bottle deposits
A savings of 80%!!!!!!

Date Night at CVS...So Romantic!

Once I completed my stockpile overhaul, I got some more work done around the house to maximize my child-free time, then I rewarded myself with a shopping trip!  

6 A&W Root Beers $1.87 each, BOGO
Used 2 $1/2 7-Up, Sunkist, Sun Drop, Canada Dry or A&W Soda Coupons
I only had 2 left after yesterday's CVS deals, and I will explain below why I got 6
Paid $3.61


2 Right Guard Body Washes 2/$6
Used $2/2 Right Guard Body Wash Coupon from 4/15 RP
Paid $4
Earned $2 ECB


NatuRelief Natural Pain Reliever $8.49
Used $1/1 NatuRelief from 3/11 SS
Paid $7.49
Earned $8.49 ECB


Total Before Coupons $20.10, this is why I got 6 sodas despite only having 2 coupons.  I received a $4 off $20 coupon from the magic coupon machine yesterday and was determined to use it!


Total after all manufacturer and store coupons $11.40, including bottle deposits
Used ECB of $8 and $4, creating a credit of $.60
The total tax was $.81, so I paid the difference of $.21
Don't ask me know that happened...it just did, so I paid with pennies!!!!


I used $12 in ECB and earned $10.49 back, a total ECB loss of only $1.51!

Need a Date Night Idea??? Groupon Has a Movie Deal for Maine, Finally!

Here's a great reason to register for Groupon and pay attention to the deal alerts emailed to you!  Today only, you can purchase $39 worth of movie tickets and concession food for only $19!!!  


Here are the details:

$19 for Movie for Two (Up to $39 Value)

• Two movie tickets (up to a $9 value each)
• Two medium popcorns (a $6.50 value each)
• Two medium sodas (a $4 value each)

Choose from the following locations:

• Sharon Cinemas 8
• Entertainment Cinemas Edgartown 2
• East Bridgewater Cinema 5
• Mountain Valley Mall Cinema 7
• Bangor Mall Cinemas 10
• Claremont Cinema 6
• Island Cinemas 10
• Wells Five Star Cinema 7
• Windham Five Star Cinema 7
• Nordica Theatre
• Groton Cinema 6
• Entertainment Cinemas Seymour 12
• Entertainment Cinemas South Kingstown 8
• Derry Five Star Cinemas 12
• Gilford Cinema 8

Stockpile Overhaul!!!

Welcome to my home...and my stockpile!  

I am lucky to have an awkward quazi-room in my basement which is perfect for my stockpile!  I have a half-wall on one side which is great for heavier items such as sodas and canned goods.  My shelving is limited to two small plastic units in one corner.  This is a limitation imposed by my husband to keep me in check, and I don't blame him!  

Here we go!!!!!!

Before...

The last time I did a full re-org was before Christmas, so this was long overdue!  

Not everything you see here is actually part of my stockpile.  

This room is used for other storage needs as well.

My shelves after!!!

Here's the half wall...complete with curtains under the products to protect the paint!

Okay, maybe you're right Hun, we might not need any more toothpaste...

Does anyone know what this space is waiting for???  Now, you may be thinking, "I see 20 or so bottles of dressing there, why does she need more?"  Well, we are entering pasta salad and grilled chicken season.  The bottles of Ken's are quite small, so I will use two for marinades every time I make chicken, and three or four for every batch of pasta salad!

One of the tips I give in my classes is making sure you purge regularly to avoid 

letting food go beyond the expiration date.

A super easy way to make sure you do this is by clearly labeling the expiration date 

on dry goods which tend to expire within a few months of purchase.  

I also label my cereal boxes since they may take longer to go through, at least in my house.

Maybe the best part of the process is my donation boxes!!!  All ready to go!!!

You may have noticed a few notable deals don't seem to be in my stockpile.  I also have several other storage areas elsewhere in my house.  Diapers are in the baby's room, pasta is in the kitchen, and spices are in the pantry, just to name a few.  Anyone else rushing off right now to organize???