Saturday, November 22, 2008
Garage Sale Find of the Day
I found a complete set of the Lord of the Rings books (including The Hobbit) for just $1!!! Not bad, huh?
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Printer
Well, I finally got a computer printer! Then I found out that I have to buy a USB cable...sigh. Well, I got one, and I had to get a new mouse. The old one was no longer hacking it. Which basically leaves me with only the monitor and the speakers from my old set-up.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
What $11.38 Bought Me
7 boxes Chex Cereal
5 bottles Garnier Fructis shampoo
1 bottle Garnier Fructis hairspray
1 bottle Palmolive Dishwashing Liquid
1 bottle Glaucau water (1 liter)
4 bottles St. Ives body wash
1 package Ronzoni Pasta
1 box Progresso Broth
3 QuickPacks Splenda
1 jar Bertolli Pasta Sauce
1 package Ronzoni Bistro
2 Revlon Nail Clippers
1 can Muir Glen Organic Tomato Sauce
1 bag Doritos
1 pouch Hungry Jack potatoes
2 boxes Nestle Hot Cocoa
Soooo....I have $8.62 left of last week's grocery allowance, plus $20 for this week! Not bad!
5 bottles Garnier Fructis shampoo
1 bottle Garnier Fructis hairspray
1 bottle Palmolive Dishwashing Liquid
1 bottle Glaucau water (1 liter)
4 bottles St. Ives body wash
1 package Ronzoni Pasta
1 box Progresso Broth
3 QuickPacks Splenda
1 jar Bertolli Pasta Sauce
1 package Ronzoni Bistro
2 Revlon Nail Clippers
1 can Muir Glen Organic Tomato Sauce
1 bag Doritos
1 pouch Hungry Jack potatoes
2 boxes Nestle Hot Cocoa
Soooo....I have $8.62 left of last week's grocery allowance, plus $20 for this week! Not bad!
Friday, November 7, 2008
More Homeland Stuff!
Tonight I got:
3 boxes of Chex Cereal (there was a peelie on the box for $3 off 3 boxes)
One more bottle Garnier Fructis shampoo
3 Quick Packs of Splenda
1 box Progresso broth
I spent a total of $2.36! Soooooo....that brings my grand total this week to $3.76 on groceries! I got pasta, hot chocolate, pasta sauce, TONS of shampoo, tortilla chips, chicken broth....I love being a bargain shopper!
3 boxes of Chex Cereal (there was a peelie on the box for $3 off 3 boxes)
One more bottle Garnier Fructis shampoo
3 Quick Packs of Splenda
1 box Progresso broth
I spent a total of $2.36! Soooooo....that brings my grand total this week to $3.76 on groceries! I got pasta, hot chocolate, pasta sauce, TONS of shampoo, tortilla chips, chicken broth....I love being a bargain shopper!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
What $1.40 Will Buy
Okay, so technically I spent $5.40, since I used my last $4 catalina...but still.
*2 boxes Nestle Hot Cocoa
*1 pouch Betty Crocker potatoes
*1 bag Doritos
*3 bottles Garnier Fructis shampoo (still have one more coupon!)
*1 jar Bertolli pasta sauce
*1 package Ronzoni Bistro dinner
*1 box Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta
PLUS...I still have coupons for more stuff. The aforementioned Garnier Fructis, a couple of coupons for Splenda (that I will buy sweetner packs with), and a coupon for a box of Progresso Chicken Broth (if I can find the silly things!)
All of these were purchased at Homeland, in the space of several transactions. I try to space out my visits over several days, so that I'm not buying all the remaining stock. I have coupons for almost all these items, making them pretty darn close to free.
*2 boxes Nestle Hot Cocoa
*1 pouch Betty Crocker potatoes
*1 bag Doritos
*3 bottles Garnier Fructis shampoo (still have one more coupon!)
*1 jar Bertolli pasta sauce
*1 package Ronzoni Bistro dinner
*1 box Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta
PLUS...I still have coupons for more stuff. The aforementioned Garnier Fructis, a couple of coupons for Splenda (that I will buy sweetner packs with), and a coupon for a box of Progresso Chicken Broth (if I can find the silly things!)
All of these were purchased at Homeland, in the space of several transactions. I try to space out my visits over several days, so that I'm not buying all the remaining stock. I have coupons for almost all these items, making them pretty darn close to free.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Homeland Deals!
So, Homeland is having a BOGO sale this week. I was able to get some things free!
Ronzoni Bistro were BOGO, for $1.89 each. I had a $1 coupon, so that made it free!
Bertolli sauce was $1.89 each. I had a $.60 coupon, so I paid 69 cents for some awesome pasta sauce!
Best of all is Garnier Fructis. It is also BOGO, at $1.89. I have several $1 off coupons, so that makes it free!
Something I should explain: Homeland will double coupons up to a dollar. Also, you don't have to buy two items to take advantage of a BOGO. Each item will ring up at half off.
Ronzoni Bistro were BOGO, for $1.89 each. I had a $1 coupon, so that made it free!
Bertolli sauce was $1.89 each. I had a $.60 coupon, so I paid 69 cents for some awesome pasta sauce!
Best of all is Garnier Fructis. It is also BOGO, at $1.89. I have several $1 off coupons, so that makes it free!
Something I should explain: Homeland will double coupons up to a dollar. Also, you don't have to buy two items to take advantage of a BOGO. Each item will ring up at half off.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Frugal Idea
Don't toss all those glass jars (you know, the kind that jelly and stuff like that come in). Instead, recycle them into food containers. I use mine to store things like salt, pasta, oatmeal, etc.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Goodwill
Our local Goodwill store has Dollar Tag Day on Sundays. On Sundays, clothes with a certain colored tag (eg. yellow, green) are just $.99! Last week I found a cute pair of capris and a dressy jacket. You never know! This is also a great way to find kids clothes (if you have kids!)
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Good Finds!
1.) For one thing, I found my coupon binder. :-) Whew!
2.) Payless Shoes is having their BOGO sale. I found two pairs of black skid-proof work shoes in my size. Regular price was $24.95 EACH, on sale for $10! So I got two pairs for $15! I should be good for work shoes for awhile.
3.) I have a recliner! My neighbor left it outside with a "FREE" sign on it. I got rid of my couch (it was too big for my tiny apartment anyway), and left it out on my front lawn. (Pay it forward, I say.) So if anyone wants it, TAKE IT!
2.) Payless Shoes is having their BOGO sale. I found two pairs of black skid-proof work shoes in my size. Regular price was $24.95 EACH, on sale for $10! So I got two pairs for $15! I should be good for work shoes for awhile.
3.) I have a recliner! My neighbor left it outside with a "FREE" sign on it. I got rid of my couch (it was too big for my tiny apartment anyway), and left it out on my front lawn. (Pay it forward, I say.) So if anyone wants it, TAKE IT!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Yuck...
Well, I lost my coupon organizer. :-( I had a bunch of coupons in it, too! I still have the inserts from last week's paper, and also my ECBs and RRs, so it's not a total loss. But still.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Today's Savings!!!!!
Today I made trips to CVS, Walgreens, Homeland and Target! I actually spent quite a bit OOP, but I got a LOT back in various Catalinas and RR's! Here's what I got:
CVS:
Bought a 24-pack of Tylenol Rapid Release and a 20-pack of Excedrin Express Gels. I had a CRT coupon for $3 off the Excedrin and $2 off the Tylenol. I also had a $2.50/$10 coupon for pain reliever and a manufacturer's coupon for $2 off Tylenol. My original price was $10.78 for both....FINAL PRICE (including tax) was $1.56!
Walgreens:
Bought 3 Robutussin....spent $12.99 and got $10 in RRs back
Homeland:
Got 2 Glade Oil Warmers....had a BOGO coupon so got both for $5.86 and got $8 back in Catalinas
Target:
Got 3 Crystal Farms cheese sticks for $.45 each....had a $1 coupon...final price on three was $.46!! The lady did say that they "meant" the bigger size, but I stated that the coupon said ANY! (Hmmmm....maybe they should get more specific when they make these coupons! Nah...I like my near-free cheese!)
Soooo.....I spent $20.86 and got $18 back in Catalinas!! Not bad!!!!!
CVS:
Bought a 24-pack of Tylenol Rapid Release and a 20-pack of Excedrin Express Gels. I had a CRT coupon for $3 off the Excedrin and $2 off the Tylenol. I also had a $2.50/$10 coupon for pain reliever and a manufacturer's coupon for $2 off Tylenol. My original price was $10.78 for both....FINAL PRICE (including tax) was $1.56!
Walgreens:
Bought 3 Robutussin....spent $12.99 and got $10 in RRs back
Homeland:
Got 2 Glade Oil Warmers....had a BOGO coupon so got both for $5.86 and got $8 back in Catalinas
Target:
Got 3 Crystal Farms cheese sticks for $.45 each....had a $1 coupon...final price on three was $.46!! The lady did say that they "meant" the bigger size, but I stated that the coupon said ANY! (Hmmmm....maybe they should get more specific when they make these coupons! Nah...I like my near-free cheese!)
Soooo.....I spent $20.86 and got $18 back in Catalinas!! Not bad!!!!!
About Me
This is not my first effort at a blog, but I thought I would post some of the good deals I find, my shopping trips and what have you.
Let me start by saying this: I am poor. Not extremely so, by most standards (I don't qualify for any state or federal aid), but I am feeling the pinch right now. I work at a fast-food restaurant and am fortunate that the owner gives me plenty of hours so I can make my bills. I make less than $20,000 a year and have a $430/month car payment. I drove the same car for 4 years, but it finally gave up the ghost a couple of months ago, thus forcing me to buy a new car. I also have some credit card bills from my "spendy" days, that I am paying $100/month on. I am fortunate in that I live in an inexpensive place.
All of which goes to say, I have to be extremely savvy on how I spend my money. I started clipping and using coupons a couple of years ago, when I first lost my nice sit-down job with benefits. I faced going from a comfortable $1500/month income to making around $800/month. (Fortunately, it didn't turn out being QUITE that bad!) But I REALLY started tracking my spending at that point. I'm looking forward to my next tax refund so that I can buy a new printer for my computer! (Read: INTERNET COUPONS) I shop at CVS and Walgreens quite a bit. I also love Homeland and their double coupons! There are lots of freebies and cheapies to be had, if you just take the time to look!
Let me start by saying this: I am poor. Not extremely so, by most standards (I don't qualify for any state or federal aid), but I am feeling the pinch right now. I work at a fast-food restaurant and am fortunate that the owner gives me plenty of hours so I can make my bills. I make less than $20,000 a year and have a $430/month car payment. I drove the same car for 4 years, but it finally gave up the ghost a couple of months ago, thus forcing me to buy a new car. I also have some credit card bills from my "spendy" days, that I am paying $100/month on. I am fortunate in that I live in an inexpensive place.
All of which goes to say, I have to be extremely savvy on how I spend my money. I started clipping and using coupons a couple of years ago, when I first lost my nice sit-down job with benefits. I faced going from a comfortable $1500/month income to making around $800/month. (Fortunately, it didn't turn out being QUITE that bad!) But I REALLY started tracking my spending at that point. I'm looking forward to my next tax refund so that I can buy a new printer for my computer! (Read: INTERNET COUPONS) I shop at CVS and Walgreens quite a bit. I also love Homeland and their double coupons! There are lots of freebies and cheapies to be had, if you just take the time to look!
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