Our son had a band competition yesterday and the batteries in my camera were dead (forgot to recharge). We made a quick run to Target to get some replacement batteries. On the regular (not clearance) battery isle, I found Rayovac rechargeable batteries with a charger marked down to $4.98!!!! The pack came with the charger, two AA batteries, and two AAA batteries. A phenomenal deal!
Things got even better. We decided the check the end caps for clearance. They had the Targus bendable tripod for $9.98!!!!! I have been holding out for months for one of these to go on sale. Perfect timing too.
Be sure to check your Target electronic department for clearance!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Winn Dixie Fuel Perks ROCK!
If you do not have a Winn Dixie Fuel Perks Reward card....GET ONE NOW! Everytime you swipe your card each purchase goes toward a $50 threshold. You will receive $.05 cents off per gallon each time you reach $50 spent. Also, each week Winn Dixie advertises certain items that give you BONUS perks for purchasing them. You must go to a participating gas station (check the website) and there is a 20 gallon limit for the discount. Your discount will also expire and restart in 30 days.
So long story short....it is 10/08 and I have $1.10 off each gallon! My husband has an Expedition, so we need this deal.
So long story short....it is 10/08 and I have $1.10 off each gallon! My husband has an Expedition, so we need this deal.
I had already earned $.75 last week, then I received a coupon in the mail for $.25 reward per gallon, I hit another $50 threshold (and spent $20.80 towards the next $.05) and bought 2 bags of Chex Mix at 2 for $6 ( used 2 $.50 off coupons) to earn $.05 more cents. Also the Totino's Pizza deals came with 2 free Redbox rentals.
This was just a quick trip because my Hubby & kids were hungry for things that I did not have coupons for at that moment. However, I bought $57.91 worth of necessary items (24 total), paid $36.31, filled up my Husband's SUV for $22 less than the price at the pump, and made $20.80 toward my next Fuel Perk. So I only saved around 37% in ads & coupons but but I think the $22 off gas & the 2 free Redbox rentals make this a great deal.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Woo hoo Winn Dixie!!!
Have I mentioned how much I love Winn Dixie bakery clearance? Well, let me just say it one more time. I love, love, love it!
We made a quick run to WD for mayo tonight. Of course we had to check all clearance possibilities. Lucky us, the bakery was loaded. We got:
1 dozen sugar cookies
1/2 dozen oatmeal raisin cookies
1/2 dozen premium chocolate chunk cookies
1 box lemon cake slices
1 Boston cream pie
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Grand total - $5.95 That is $2.50 less than the original price of the Boston Cream Pie!!!!!
These items are great for special treats for a class, lunchboxes, teacher gifts, etc.
We made a quick run to WD for mayo tonight. Of course we had to check all clearance possibilities. Lucky us, the bakery was loaded. We got:
1 dozen sugar cookies
1/2 dozen oatmeal raisin cookies
1/2 dozen premium chocolate chunk cookies
1 box lemon cake slices
1 Boston cream pie
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Grand total - $5.95 That is $2.50 less than the original price of the Boston Cream Pie!!!!!
These items are great for special treats for a class, lunchboxes, teacher gifts, etc.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Realistic Couponing 101 (Part 3)
Now that you have your coupons in some type of order, it is time to learn how to put them to use. Let the fun begin!
Before we get into the technicalities of using your coupons, I would like to reiterate a few things. First of all, you should know that the couponing shows you see on television are not realistic. Although the bargains shown seem amazing, they are not the norm. Seriously, who has room in their house for stockpiles that large? Don't misunderstand, couponing will allow you to keep your kitchen fully stocked for a lot less money. However, acquiring a stockpile large enough that you must use your bathtub for storage may be out of the question. Again, at Simple Savvy Savers we are about realistic couponing, not extreme.
Alright, let's get started. Personally, I prefer to look at couponing as a game or challenge. I like to see just how much money I can save each shopping trip. It makes me so happy to see that I have saved more than I spent!
Your first step toward saving money is to shop the sales ads. Sales ads for retail stores (Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, etc.) are released on Sunday. These sales run Sunday through Saturday each week. Make sure to have your coupons nearby as you look through the ads to make your shopping list. This allows you to see if you have a coupon for the items on sale. Retail stores, especially CVS and Walgreens, will often put their own store coupons in their ads. You may combine one of their store coupons with a manufacturer's coupon for extra savings!
In case you are not already aware, CVS has a savings card. Be sure to obtain one of these cards. They are a great way to save. When your card is entered at checkout many of you purchases earn "extra bucks". They are similar to an instant rebate. These bucks can be applied to your next purchase! If you frequently shop at CVS, rolling your "extra bucks" can add up to substantial savings.
Since I really do not want to completely bombard you, we will stop here. In our next lesson we will cover grocery stores!
Check out the CVS ad for the week (newspaper or online) and compare to your coupons. Let us know what kind of bargains you find!
Before we get into the technicalities of using your coupons, I would like to reiterate a few things. First of all, you should know that the couponing shows you see on television are not realistic. Although the bargains shown seem amazing, they are not the norm. Seriously, who has room in their house for stockpiles that large? Don't misunderstand, couponing will allow you to keep your kitchen fully stocked for a lot less money. However, acquiring a stockpile large enough that you must use your bathtub for storage may be out of the question. Again, at Simple Savvy Savers we are about realistic couponing, not extreme.
Alright, let's get started. Personally, I prefer to look at couponing as a game or challenge. I like to see just how much money I can save each shopping trip. It makes me so happy to see that I have saved more than I spent!
Your first step toward saving money is to shop the sales ads. Sales ads for retail stores (Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, etc.) are released on Sunday. These sales run Sunday through Saturday each week. Make sure to have your coupons nearby as you look through the ads to make your shopping list. This allows you to see if you have a coupon for the items on sale. Retail stores, especially CVS and Walgreens, will often put their own store coupons in their ads. You may combine one of their store coupons with a manufacturer's coupon for extra savings!
In case you are not already aware, CVS has a savings card. Be sure to obtain one of these cards. They are a great way to save. When your card is entered at checkout many of you purchases earn "extra bucks". They are similar to an instant rebate. These bucks can be applied to your next purchase! If you frequently shop at CVS, rolling your "extra bucks" can add up to substantial savings.
Since I really do not want to completely bombard you, we will stop here. In our next lesson we will cover grocery stores!
Check out the CVS ad for the week (newspaper or online) and compare to your coupons. Let us know what kind of bargains you find!
Target
Keep an eye on things in the party department of Target. During a quick trip to pick up something for my husband's class today, I noticed that there seemed to be quite a few items on clearance. Gift bags, napkins, etc. These items have many uses other than just for parties. Many of the products can be used in classrooms!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Great Winn Dixie Trip
We ran to Winn Dixie this afternoon to pick up some of the Pure Protein bars for my husband. While we were there we noticed that Propel Zero was marked down. We got a fantastic deal:
34 protein bars most were $1 each some $0.75 - we had BOGO coupons for these
10 Propel zero 24 oz were on sale 2/ $1 - we had two $1 off of five coupons
2 Tic Tacs - these were on sale 10 / $10 - we had $1 off of two coupons
2 4 packs of Myoplex protein shakes on sale for $6 (almost half off)
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Grand total $27.00 we saved $58.00!!!!!!!!
34 protein bars most were $1 each some $0.75 - we had BOGO coupons for these
10 Propel zero 24 oz were on sale 2/ $1 - we had two $1 off of five coupons
2 Tic Tacs - these were on sale 10 / $10 - we had $1 off of two coupons
2 4 packs of Myoplex protein shakes on sale for $6 (almost half off)
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Grand total $27.00 we saved $58.00!!!!!!!!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Walgreens / Contonelle
If you get a chance to stop by Walgreens, they have a great deal on a twelve pack of Cottonelle toilet tissue. Normally this item costs $5. There is a $1 off coupon in the little savings booklet (sorry don't remember the name) that is located on the sales ad rack at entrance. There was also a $0.50 off coupon in the Smart Source insert from Sunday's paper. This brings the total to $3.50. Not a bad deal.
Also, for those of you with younger daughters, Walgreens has the clip-in hair feathers on sale. The sale price is 2/$3. This is a good deal when you compare the price to other stores.
Also, for those of you with younger daughters, Walgreens has the clip-in hair feathers on sale. The sale price is 2/$3. This is a good deal when you compare the price to other stores.
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