So I don't usually blog about my savings though I love to read how others save. I have just recently become addicted to saving money through coupons and store sales by following a few blogs. Though I have always clipped coupons here and there, I didn't know that much about how to really use them to maximize my savings. Tonight I had the absolute best experience so I just had to share. Let me preface this by saying, if you are going to do this, please leave your children at home (preferably not alone). I usually have all three of them with me and it is utterly chaotic and I usually end up missing some things I shouldn't have. Tonight Case volunteered to keep the kids at home and let me go alone. It was pure heaven! It's amazing the deals you can find when you aren't pulling one buggy, pushing another, keeping Sawyer from pulling everything off the shelves, trying to jump from the buggy and making sure all three have a dum-dum sucker to keep them happy! Exhausting!!!!
Anyway, I went to Rite Aid which is my new favorite place to shop. I've been shopping there for about a month now and have scored some really great deals. Tonight was definitely the best I've ever done and probably won't ever do this good again but here is what I got:
- 1 Pack of Huggies Supreme Diapers
- Dove Ultimate Smooth Cashmere deodorant
-20 count box of Electrasol dishwashing tablets
-Herbal Essences Shampoo and Spray Gel
- 2 boxes of Nexcare Pooh band-aids
- box of Clairol Root touch up (yes, I do color my hair, believe it or not)
- Kotex (sorry guys, if any of you are reading this)
Here is the breakdown: Total before coupons and sales-$49.71
Saved: $12.48 -store sales
$14.49-coupons
$20.00-gift certificate from last month savings
Total spent-$2.74 Also, 3 items I purchased qualify for single check rebates which means I will get it back at the end of the month in check form that I can just simply cash at my bank. I get $7.00 in rebates back so they really paid me $4.26 to take this merchandise home. Sweet!!!! I just love days like this. Too bad it isn't always this good but I will definitely take it. This just inspires me to work harder at saving. It really is so much fun! Case totally cracks up at me and refuses to shop with me but deep down, he really loves it and he definitely appreciates it. Hope this inspires you too!
I saw your post on Facebook and just had to read your blog! I have the same obsession/hobby with coupons and savings. I usually always do well at CVS, but after reading your blog I will have to try Rite Aid. I started with http://www.thegrocerygame.com/
ReplyDeleteAnyway, just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed your post!