I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Cheap Ice Cream!

I was SHOCKED to find that Windham was all stocked up on Breyer's this afternoon!  I guess I didn't need to hide those two behind the pancakes last night...but it helped me sleep better and get to the store on my own schedule.  Here we go...

2 Breyer's Blasts Ice Creams
Regularly $5.49
On sale this week for $2.49
Daily Deal today only for $1.88
Used 2 $.75/1 Breyer's Blasts, doubled
Final Price $.76, only $.38 each!!!

4 Green Giant Seasoned Steamers
Regularly $2.99 
Sale Price $2.00 
Used 4 $.75/1 Green Giant Seasoned Steamers, doubled
I also activated the $.75/1 Green Giant Seasoned Steamers coupon on SavingStar (NLA)
Final Price $1.25 for all four, only $.31 each!

4 Gerber Graduates Pouches
Priced at $1.59 each
Used 4 $.75/1 Gerber Graduates Pouches, doubled
Final Price $.36 for all four

4 Cabot Cheese Products (one shredded, one block and two cream cheeses)
Shredded and Block Regularly $3.49 
Sale Price $2.50 each
Cream Cheese Regularly $2.49
Sale Price $2.00 each
Used 4 $1/1 Cabot Creamery Product (sign up, coupon will be sent by email)
Final Price $5.00 for all four

1 Shopper's Choice Chicken Nuggets (not in picture)
Priced at $3.29
Used my $3 off any frozen food purchase coupon received in the mail 
Final Price $.29

Total Retail Value $44.55
Total after store discounts and coupons $7.66
I used my $5 off any purchase of $5 coupon I found on my way out the door last night
Final Cost $2.66
That's a savings of 94%!!!!!!

It Was a Freebie-Fest Tonight at Shaw's!!!

There weren't too many deals at Shaw's this week that really got me excited, then again we've been quite spoiled the last couple of weeks!  I used the last of my Kraft Catalinas to get some pretty awesome deals though!

8 Jose Ole Chimichangas, Regularly $1.39
Sale Price $1.00
Used 8 $1/1 Jose Ole Product Coupons (thank you Darlene, you rock!)
FREE!!!!

2 Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles, $.99 each
Used 2 $.50/1 Yakisoba Noodles from the 8/26 SS, doubled
FREE!!!!

4 Green Giant Frozen Vegetables, Regularly $1.99
Sale Price $1.00
Used 4 $.50/1 Green Giant Frozen Vegetable Coupons, doubled
FREE!!!!

4 YoCrunch Yogurts, Regularly $.79
Sale Price $.60
Used 4 $.25/1 YoCrunch Coupons, doubled
Final Price $.40, only $.10 each!

2 Cabot Cream Cheeses, Regularly $2.39
Sale Price 2/$4
Used $1/2 Cabot Creamery Products Coupon
Final Price $3 for both

Frigo String Cheese, BOGO at $4.99 each
I had a $1/1 from when I ordered a free lunch bag a few months ago
As well as a $.40/1 Frigo String Cheese Printable Coupon, doubled (NLA)
Final Price $3.19 for both

Shopper's Value Milk $3.95
If you're in a participating state, the Shaw's Milk Loyalty Program is great...so bummed Maine won't allow it :-(  In fact, I see no reason why they can't, it's not brand specific, and we all earned a while back that the Maine milk law allows for generic milk coupons valid for any brand!

Baby Basics Diapers, Regularly $22.99
Reduced to $12.50 because the box is busted...SCORE!

Full Retail Value $65.92
Total After Coupons $23.04
I also used $12 in Catalinas from last week bringing my total to $11.04!!!
That's a savings of 83%, including diapers, WOO HOO!!!

Keeping the Kraft Catalina Rolling!!!

I have to admit, I walked into Shaw's today with no exact plan as to what my second go 'round with the Kraft Catalina deal would consist of.  Well, sometimes the best laid plans are the ones that aren't planned at all!  

2 Oscar Mayer Selects Cold Cuts, Regularly $4.79
Sale Price 2/$7
Each one had a Manager's Special sticker for $2 off
Final Price $5 for both

4 Kraft Homestyle Mayos, Regularly $4.55
Sale Price $2.99
PLUS, each one had a $.55/1 coupon attached to encourage you to try the new product, and they doubled!!!
Final Price $7.56, only $1.89 each

2 Kraft Shredded Cheeses, Regularly $3.59 each
Sale Price $2.79

2 Kraft American Singles, Regularly $3.69 
Sale Price $1.79

8 Chi-Chi's Tortillas, Regularly $2.39
On Sale BOGO
I used 4 $1/2 Chi-Chi's Products Coupons (Facebook Offer)
Final Price $5.56 for all 8...and I just finished off the last of what I had from the last BOGO sale!

Full Retail Value $61.46
After Coupons and store savings, including the $5 Instant Savings WYB 10 participating Kraft Products, my total was $22.28
I used $15 in Catalinas from yesterday's trip for a total OOP of $7.28, a savings of 88%

Plus, I earned another $12 in Catalinas.  I expected the $10 Kraft, but as a bonus I got an additional $2 specific to the Mayo!!!

Catalinas and Crackers and Coke, Oh My!

I was determined to take advantage of the Kraft/Crystal Light double dip Catalina deal one more time, and I made it happen!  Since I knew Windham was all out of Crystal Light, it was off to Westbrook for this Coupons Maineiac and her family!  It was SOOOOOOO worth it!

Kraft Instant Savings/Catalina Deals:

4 Crystal Light Regularly $2.79
Sale Price $1.99 each
Final Price $7.96 for four

Kraft Mayo Regularly $4.79 (insane!)
Sale Price $2.99
I had a $1/1 Kraft Mayo coupon from the Sizzlin' Summer Giveaway
Final Price $1.99

2 Kraft American Singles Regularly $3.79
Sale Price $1.79
I had one $.50/1 Kraft Singles coupon from the Sizzlin' Summer Giveaway
Final Price $3.08 for two

Oscar Mayer Jumbo Wieners Regularly $3.79
Sale Price $2
I had a $.50/1 OM Hot Dogs coupon from the Sizzlin' Summer Giveaway
Final Price $1.50

2 Oscar Mayer Selects Cold Cuts Regularly $4.79
Sale Price 2/$7
Each had a Manager's Special coupon attached for $1 off
Plus I had 2 $1/1 OM Cold Cuts Coupons (NLA, check your binders!)
Final Price $3 for two

Retail value of all 10 items $36.90
Total after coupons $17.53
After $5 instant savings WYB 10 participating items $12.53
Plus, I earned a $10 Catalina from Kraft and a $3 Catalina from Crystal Light!!!

Now for the rest!

2 Old El Paso Refried Beans Regularly $1.59
Sale Price $1.29
1 Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce Regularly $1.69
Sale Price $1.29
Used 3 $.50/1 Old El Paso Product Coupons, doubled (use zip code 77477)
Final Price $.87 for all 3 
Plus, by purchasing three participating items, I earned $1 off any meat purchase

Boneless Chicken Breast 1.97 lb @4.29/lb, $8.45
Manager's Special Coupon on the package for $3 off
Plus $1 savings from Old El Paso items
Final Price $4.45

4 Fiber One Chewy Bars Regularly $3.79
Sale Price $2.50 each
Used 4 $.50/1 Fiber One Chewy Bars Coupons, doubled
Plus, $1 instant savings WYB 2, earned twice for $2 off
Final Price $4, only $1 each, plus I earned a $2 Catalina!!!

9 2 Liter Coke Products, Regularly $1.69 each
B2G1 Sale
Used 3 $1/3 Coke Product 2 Liters hanging from bottles
Final Price $7.14, only $.79 each!

4 Pepsi/Mountain Dew 24oz 6-packs Regularly $5.49 each
Sale Price 4/$9
I had a coupon for a free Mountain Dew 6-pack WYB 2 Pepsi 6-packs
Final Price $6.75, only $.28 per bottle...why I ever pay $1.50 for a bottle of soda, I don't know!

9 Nabisco Crackers Regularly $3.29 each
Sale Price $2.50, or $1.99 WYB in increments of 4
Used 3 B2G1 Nabisco Cracker Coupons
Plus, 4 $1/2 Nabisco Cracker Coupons
Since I didn't buy in increments of 4, one box was $2.50
The Freebie coupons took $2.50 off for each 
Final Price $6.92, only $.77 each!!!

Shopper's Value Milk $3.95
I used my last (tear) free milk coupon from the GM promotion a couple of weeks ago
FREE!!!!

2 Cabot Cream Cheese Regularly $2.39
Sale Price 2/$4
Used $1/2 Cabot Products Coupon
Final Price $3 for both

Shaw's Butter Quarters $2.79
I had a $.50/1 Shaw's Butter coupon from the Sizzlin' Summer Giveaway
Final Price $2.29

Shaw's Hot Dog Buns, Regularly $1.99 each

Sale B2G1

Final Price $3.98 for three

A couple of items needed for a 7 Layer Mexican Dip for a party tonight:

Head of Iceberg Lettuce $1.49, way cheaper than the $2.29 for a bag of pre-shredded lettuce.  It's totally worth it to chop it myself!

Roma Tomatoes, Regularly $2.49/lb
Sale Price $.99/lb
I paid $.50 for two


Full Retail Value $152.39
My total was $53.92, minus a $5/$50 Recyclebank Coupon
Final Cost $48.92, a savings of 68%, plus I earned $15 in Catalinas!!!
I am going to keep this one rolling all week long!!!

Shaw's Email Savings $2 off $25 Coupon!

Do you belong to the Shaw's email club?  Even if you do, you can enter your email address again HERE to get a $2 off $25 coupon!  Plus, refer friends by email for additional coupons! I like to use general coupons like this as if they are $2 off milk, cheese, or produce...basically items that are less likely to have coupons of their own!

Kraft and Crystal Light Catalina Breakdown

Ask and ye shall receive...thanks to follower Heather for asking about details on the Crystal Light and Kraft Catalinas I took advantage of during yesterday's shopping trip.

Crystal Light Catalina (8/6 – 9/2/12)

• buy 2, get $1
• buy 3, get $2
• buy 4+, get $3

Kraft Catalina (8/19-9/15)

• Buy 3-5 products, get $2
• Buy 6-9 products, get $5
• Buy 10+ products, get $10

The full list of included products are:

• Crystal Light Canister 8qt+
• Crystal Light On The Go 7ct+
• Gevalia 12oz+
• Kraft Deluxe Mac and Cheese 14oz+
• Kraft Dressings 16oz+
• Kraft Shreds 8oz+
• Kraft Singles 12oz+
• Maxwell House 1-3 lb, 10.5oz+
• Mayo/Miracle Whip 12oz+
• MiO 1.08oz+
• Oscam Mayer Deli Fresh 7oz+
• Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs 16oz+
• Oscar Mayer Lunchables Fun Pack 4.8oz+
• Oscar Mayer Bologna 12oz+
• Oscar Mayer Completes 11.4oz+
• Oscar Mayer Lunchables with fruit 6.7oz+
• Planters Peanuts 16oz+
• Planters NUT-rition 8.75oz+
• Velveeta Loaf 2lb
• Velveeta Shells and Cheese 12oz+

This One Definitely Had Me Doing My Happy Dance!!!

Yes, that's right, I dance in public.  But you would too if you scored these sweet deals at Shaw's!  You still have plenty of time to do just that, and the best part is ALL of the coupons I used were internet printables, so you can do this even if you aren't a newspaper insert collector!

First, make sure you have plenty of ink in your printer, then head here and start printing!!!  What you'll need for these particular deals is the $.85/3 Betty Crocker baking items, $.60/1 Honey Nut Cheerios, $.85/1 Cascadian Farm Product, $.60/1 Chex Mix and $.85/3 Totino's Pizza Rolls.  There are MANY others including the Yoplait Kids Yogurt, Yoplait Smoothies and Cinnamon Toast Crunch which are amazing deals this week.  I just happened to have saved those for another trip ;-)

I will give you the rest of the links as we go!

I did have two transactions, not to circumvent any coupon policies, and not because of any concern with multiple GM deals discounting correctly, it was all about the Catalinas!

Transaction #1:

4 Crystal Light On the Go
Regularly $2.99
On Sale for $1.99 each

4 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs
Regularly $3.79 each
On Sale for $1.99 each
I used 2 $1/2 OM Hot Dogs Coupons
Final Price $1.49 each

2 Kraft American Singles
Regularly $4.79 each (which is insane compared to the store brand)
On Sale for $3.69...a little bit better
I used 2 $1/1 Kraft Singles Coupons
Final Price $2.69 each

Total before sales and coupons $36.70
I Paid $19.30, plus I earned $13.00 in Catalinas; $10 for buying 10 items participating in the Kraft Catalina, plus Crystal Light is running it's own Catalina deal right now!  That's a savings of 47% just based on what I spent, since it's my philosophy that you don't count the Catalina until you use it, that's when it saves you money!

Now for the major deals!!!

Transaction #2:

GM Items:

8 Chex Mix
Regularly $2.99
On Sale for $1.99
Used 4 $.60/1 and 4 $.50/1 coupons, doubled
Plus $.50 SavingStar Credit
Final Price $6.62

4 Betty Crocker Cake Mix
Regularly $1.89
On Sale for $1.49
Used 2 $.85/2 BC Baking Items, doubled
Plus $.75 SavingStar Credit
Final Price $1.81

4 Betty Crocker Frostings 
Regularly $1.99

On Sale for $1.49

Used 2 $.85/2 BC Baking Items, doubled

Final Price $2.56

4 Honey Nut Cheerios
Regularly $3.49
On Sale for $2.49
Used 4 $.60/1 HN Cheerios, doubled
Final Price $5.16

4 Cascadian Farms Organic Cereals
Regularly $4.49
On Sale for $2.99
Used 4 $.85/1, doubled
Final Price $5.16

6 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
Regularly $2.99
On Sale for $1.99
Used 2 $.75/3 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, doubled
Plus $.75 SavingStar Credit
Final Price $8.19

6 Totino's Pizza Rolls
Regularly $2.19
On Sale for $1.49
Used 2 $.85/3, doubled
Plus $.75 SavingStar Credit
Final Price $4.79

4 Progresso Recipe Starters
Regularly $2.59
On Sale for $1.49
Used 4 $.50/1 found HERE or HERE, doubled
Final Price $1.96

Total Before Sales and Coupons $112.80
Sales and Coupons brought that down to $31.09
Minus the $20 instant savings for buying 40 participating items
I paid only $11.09 for everything!

Now for the rest of my deals...

4 Mueller's Pasta
Regularly $1.29
Sale Price $1
Used 4 $.55/1 Coupons, doubled (the software is now smart enough to double only to the sale price, not the full price so no overage)
FREE!!!

4 Donuts from the Bakery
$.79 each
I had 4 coupons from the Sizzlin' Summer game for a free donut or bagel
FREE!!!

Gallon of Milk $3.75
I used a Free Milk OYNO from last week (I earned four in all during the course of the week)
FREE!!!

2 Earthbound Farm Organic Carrots
$1.19 each
Used 2 $.75/1 EB Farm Organic Product, doubled to the price of the item
FREE!!!

4 Lay's Potato Chips, BOGO
Regularly $4.29 each
Used 1 $3/2 Lays and 2 $1/1 Lays Coupons (these were going fast so they may be gone)
Final Price $3.58

Drumroll Please...

Full Retail Value for Transaction #2 $144.41
After Sales, Coupons and GM Instant Savings $14.67
I used my $13 in Catalinas from the previous transaction and paid only $1.67!!!!

My total OOP for the day was $20.97, an overall savings of 90%!!!!