Today’s Shopping Trip – August 4th

OK, so maybe I just set a shopping record. I went to CVS earlier today to purchase some items. I left my wallet at home (ugh!), but the kind CVS cashier offered to put my items aside until my return. After picking up the kids, watching my son ride his bike, cooking dinner, feeding and bathing the kids and cleaning the dishes, I had to get back to work, so my better half kindly offered to run back to CVS (with lots of coupons in hand). Here’s what happened…

I had a $25 ECB and he surrendered it, along with $1.81 for a grand total of $26.81. Below is a picture of what he purchased with it (believe it or not, the retail price on all this would have been $92.53 primarily due to the makeup). He actually paid full price for the two packs of gum and the gummies because the total amount was a deficit amount and he was stumped on what to do, so he bought the candy so that he would actually pay some sort of cash at the register (me: “I could have given you coupons for that!”). After he paid, we got $15.79 worth of ECBs back, in addition to a coupon for FREE CVS Brand Aspirin, a $3 coupon off Excedrin, $1 off CVS Pantyliners and $1 off Reach Floss. At this point the cashier said to my husband, “Wow! I’ve never seen anyone use coupons so well! We just paid you like $17 to take our stuff! Give my regards to your wife!”

That’s not all. I plan to send in the “buy $5 of Pert and Sure products and get a $5 rebate” coupon from the S 6/29 flyer.

Have I mentioned recently how much I truly LOVE CVS?

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Grocery Stockpiling Deals – Week of August 3rd

There are deals to be had all over the place. Here are some deals at your local stores that are approx. 70% off. It pays to buy two copies of the AJC each week so you can utilize the coupons in the Smartsource and Redplum Inserts. If you want more coupons, trade with your friends to maximize your stockpiling opportunities! If you’re not in Atlanta, the coupon schedule may be slightly different.

Keep an eye out for the Kellogg’s “$10 rebate by mail” coupon in the R 8/3. If you send in 10 proofs of purchase and an original store receipt (must be all on the same receipt) of the Kellogg’s items specified on the rebate (Keebler cookies, poptarts, Eggo Waffles and more), you’ll get $10 back. This is potentially a moneymaker. You’ll notice that many of the Kellogg’s coupons in the R 8/3 are on sale this week at your local stores.

Also, don't forget about the Barnes and Noble and JCPenney Gift Card offers that I previously mentioned here.

SS= Smartsource
RP= Redplum
PG= Proctor and Gamble Insert that is in paper the first Sunday of each month
BOGO= Buy one get one free sale

Walgreens (Sun-Sat)
Dawn Dish Detergent 49c (reg $2.19) Use 99c Walgreens coupon with PG 8/13 50c coupon (limit 2)
Glade Candle FREE (reg $1.99). Use $1 S 7/20 coupon. Use $1 EasySaver rebate (limit 4)
Glade Scented Oil Candle Refills 33c (reg $2.99). On sale for $1.99. Use S 7/20 “buy 2 get one free” coupon. Use $1 EasySaver rebate (limit 4)
Icy Hot Mediated Back Patch 34c (reg $1.99). On sale for $1.34. Use S 8/3 $1 coupon.
Keebler Cookies $1.50 (reg $3.50). On sale 5/$10. Use R 8/3 $1/2 coupon . If you buy $10 worth of select Kellogg’s items (check you flyer), you’ll get $5 back in register rewards. If you bought more than 10 items, it will qualify for the rebate mentioned above.
Life Savers Hard Candy FREE (reg $1.99). On sale BOGO. Use S 6/8 BOGO coupon if your store allows this.
Oust Surface and Air Sanitizer $1 (reg. $4.49). On sale 2/$6. Use $1 S 7/27 coupon. Use $1 EasySaver rebate (limit 4)
Pledge Orange Oil, Furniture Spray/Wipes $1 (reg $4.79). On sale 2/$6. Use $1 S 7/20 coupon and send in $1 EasySaver rebate (limit 4)
Pure Protein High Protein Bar 25c (reg $1.79). On sale $1 each. Use S 7/20 $1.50/2 coupon.
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner Refill FREE (reg $4.79). On sale 2/$6. Use S 7/20 $1.50 coupon and send in EasySaver $1.50 rebate (limit 2)
Shout Stain Remover Spray/Wipes 75c (reg $3.79). On sale 2/$5. Use S 7/13 75c coupon. Send in $1 EasySaver rebate (limit 4)
Windex Glass Cleaner or Wipes 75c (reg $2.99). On sale 2/$5. Use S 7/20 75c coupon. Use $1 EasySaver rebate (limit 4)

Publix (Sun-Wed)
Barilla Pasta 25c (reg $1.49). BOGO. Use S 6/15 50c/2 coupon.
Eggo Waffles 60c. (reg. $2.20) BOGO. Use R 8/3 $1/2 coupon.
Kellogg’s Pop Tarts 60c (reg $2.19). BOGO. Use R 8/3 $1/2 coupon
Knorr-Lipton Side Dishes 37c (reg $1.49). BOGO. Use R 5/18 75c/2 coupon.
Purina Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats FREE (reg $1.69). Use R 8/3 $1.69 coupon.
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars 90c (reg $2.79). BOGO. Use S 7/20 $1/2 coupon.
Scotch-Brite Scrub 3ct Sponges. 45c (reg. $2.89). BOGO. Use R 6/8 50c/1 coupon.

Kroger (Sun-Sat)
Advil 24c Pain Reliever Caplets 50c (reg. $3.79). On sale for $2.50. Use R 7/13 $2 coupon
Clearasil Stay Clear Daily Facewash 50c (reg $4.99). On sale for $2.50. Use $2 S 7/27 coupon.
Electrasol Powerball Tabs 74c (reg $4.59). On sale $2.99. Use S 7/13 $2.25 coupon.
French’s Classic Yellow or Spicy Mustard FREE (reg $1.69). On sale 99c. Use S 6/22 50c coupon.
Kellogg’s Yogo’s Fruit Flavored Snacks 79c (reg. $2.89). On sale $1.79. Use R 7/13 $1 coupon.
Litehouse Dressing. 95c (reg $3.89). On sale $1.95. Use $1 printable coupon from Affluent Pauper Site.
Oscar Mayer Meat Franks 85c (reg $3.69). BOGO. Use S 6/15 50c coupon.
Pillsbury Refrigerated Pizza Crust Dough 30c (reg $2.39). Use S 7/13 35c coupon.
Powerade Sports Drink FREE (reg $1.69). On sale for $1. Use S 7/13 $1 coupon.
Pure Protein High Protein Bar 25c (reg $1.79). On sale $1 each. Use S 7/20 $1.50/2 coupon.
Purina Whisker Lickins Cat Treats 25c (reg $1). On sale $1. Use R 6/8 $1.50/2.
Revlon Items – Many items are 50% off. Use S 7/20 $2 coupon
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap 28c (reg $2.05). On sale for 98c. Use S 7/27 35c coupon.
Suave Body Wash 69c (reg $2.45). $1.69 sale. R 7/13 & R5/18 50c coupon, or if you use the R 6/22 BOGO coupon, it will cost 85c.

CVS – This is the place to be this week (Sun-Sat)
Note: There is a rebate in the S 6/29. If you purchase $5 worth of Pert Plus and/or Sure Products along with $5 worth of school supplies of any type, you can get a $5 rebate. So this is a moneymaker!
Pert Plus Shampoo Plus Conditioner FREE (reg. $3.69). BOGO. Use S 6/29 and S 8/3 $2 coupons.
Covergirl TruBlend Liquid Makeup FREE (reg. $8.99). BOGO. Use PG 8/3 BOGO coupon if your store allows this.
Infant or Childrens Advil is on sale for $5.79. You’ll get $5.79 ECB after you pay, so it’s like getting it for FREE.
Dawn Dishwashing Liquid 38c (reg $1.69). Use PG 8/3 50c coupon.
Sure Original Antiperspirant FREE (reg. $2.79). BOGO. Use S 6/29 BOGO coupon.
Revlon Items – Many items are 50% off. Use S 7/20 $2 coupon. They also have a “buy 1 get 1 50% off, so ask the cashier to scan your items first to be sure they qualify for the BOGO sale.
Bayer Genuine Aspirin 24ct 99c (reg $3.49). Use R 6/29 or R 7/27 $1 coupon.

Back to School Deals - Week of August 3rd

Remember – Tax Free sales in Georgia ends today! Also, if you’re buying pens, look out for the “$1/2 BIC Stationery Products” and “$1/any BIC Mark-It Permanent Markers” coupons that were in the paper today.

Walgreens
9c deals (use Walgreens coupon from flyer):
2 Pocket Penway Folder (limit 5)
10/pk Penway No. 2 Pencils (limit 4)
6/pk Paper Mate Highlighters (limit 2)
10/pk Paper Mate 1.2 Pens (limit 2)
Deals with “save up to $10” coupon from flyer:
9c Posterboard or Erasers
49c 10pk Penway Mechanical Pencils, 8/pk Washable Markers, Dual Hole Sharpener, Penway or Splash 1” Poly Binder, Soho Clear School Box, Corner Office 4/pk Ball Point Pens, 20/pk Stick Pens (limit 10)
19c Corner Office Index Cards (limit 2)
29c Corner Office Legal Pad (limit 2)
39c Penway Filler Paper (limit 2)
Other items (use coupons in flyer):
19c Acco Paper Clips (limit 2)
19c 12” Wooden or Flexible Ruler (limit 4)
99c Mead Star Portfolio (limit 3)
2/$1 Jumbo Glue Stick (limit 4)
19c Mini Highlighter Pen (limit 5)
8/$1 Fashion Pencils (limit 16)

Office Depot
Purchase $5 ID photo, get free child ID kit (but if you're up to taking your own picture, you can get a free ID kit - refer to my June 15 post
1c Office Depot Slider Pencil Box and 12” Wood Ruler (limit 5)
1c TUG Pencil Sharpener (limit 5)
5c 16/pk Scholastic Crayons (limit 5)
5c Office Depot 2/pocket Paper Folder (limit 20)
25c 10/pk Paper Mate Ballpoint Stick Pens (limit 5)
79c 2/pk Office Depot 5” kids scissors

Staples
FREE 2/pocket paper folder after instant rebate (limit 10)
5c Staples 1-subjet wide-ruled notebook 70 sheets (limit 3)
25c Staples composition notebooks 100 sheets (limit 3)
50c Staples graphing notebook (limit 4)
$1 deals: 6/pk Sharpie highlighters, Staples pink 3/pk Wedge Erasers, Quick Dry Correction Fluid, Dixon Ticonderoga Yellow Pencils, Dome Pencil Shapener

Kroger (I don’t think these are truly hot deals, but if you’re running out of time and can’t get to another store…)
$1 each:
Elmers Glue
2/pk Super Glue
Eraser Combo Pack (2 large erasers, 5 pencil caps)
12/pk Ballpoint Pens
Composition Book
Fabric Book Cover
80 Sheet Subject Book
150 Wide Filler Paper
Also: 50c 10/pk no.2 Pencils

Kmart
3/$1 PaperMate 10pk Pens (limit 12)

Walmart
5c 70-Sheet Notebook
50c Composition Book
88c Crayola 10ct Thinline or Broad Markers
22c Elmers Glue
97c Pink Pearl 2/pk Erasers or 24-pack #2 Pencils

Free Diapers from Amazon

Having a Baby? Know someone who’s pregnant? If a friend, family member or co-worker is having a baby soon, encourage them to register for gifts at Amazon.

Amazon is giving away $250 worth of Seventh Generation Diapers if $750 worth of gifts are purchased from your registry.

Especially if you’re a new mom and registering for a crib, stroller, high chair, bouncy chair, car seat and such, it may not be difficult to reach the requirements. When your friend sends out your shower invites indicating where you’ve registered, put a note in there about Amazon's free shipping.

Read more about the program here.

Walmart Ultimate Lunchbox

At Walmart, they're having the Ultimate Lunchbox promotion with free samples of Smucker’s, Uncrustables, SunnyD and Del Monte Fruit Chillers on Saturday, August 23 from 1-4pm. Not sure how big the samples will be, but if you're planning on going to Walmart during that week, you may want to plan to go on Saturday.

Printable Coupons Available

Lots of popular coupons available today! The Pillsbury items will be almost free when you combine them with a sale and the brownie mix will probably be free when you combine it with a sale, so print them now and keep them in your coupon file.

The below is a list of coupons on the Affluent Pauper site at the moment. As always, the list is subject to change. Click on “view all coupons” on the blue coupon box on the left hand side of the screen under “about me” and you can scroll down and click on the coupons you want to print.

Pillsbury Crescents; Sweet Rolls; Cookie Dough, Betty Crocker Brownie Mix and Frosting, Total Cereal, Nature Valley Granola Bars, Chex Mix, Pillsbury Toaster Studels, Totinos Pizza Rolls, Gordons, Pop Secret Popcorn, YoPlus Yogurt, Hamburger Helper, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal, Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad, Yoplait Yogurt, Hersheys Bliss, Fruit of the Loom Underwear, Wanchai Ferry Dinner Kits, GE Lightbulbs, Pure and Natural Soaps, Bayer Heart Advantage, Balmex, Tidy Cats Litter System, Fruit by the Foot, SensiClear Acne Treatment, Crown Prince Seafood, Gourmet Dining Skillet Meals, Dove Clinical Protection Antiperspirant, Romanos Macaroni Grill Dinner Kits, $10 Dave and Busters Coupon, Lever 2000, Peets Coffee, Perdue Chicken, Tofutti Frozen Products, Tofutti Cheese and Sour Cream Products, Malt-O-Meal Cereal, OptiFree Solution, Cheerios Snack Mix, Tava Sparking Beverage, Little Swimmers, Eucerin Body and Face Lotion, Litehouse Dressing, PediaLax, Sears Wall Portrait, Schiff Vitamins, Energizer Hearing Aid Batteries.

Also, remember to access the Bricks list, where they have direct links to almost 100 coupons on various sites online.