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Rite Aid Pre Easter Trip

Had to get a few last minute basket stuffers to help out the Easter Bunny. 
Checked the Rite Aid Circular and the latest inserts and headed out the door.  I really should start walking over as I can see the darn store from my bathroom window.  I just never know how big my trip will be until I get there.
I had some $1/2 Mars Coupons on hand and saw the Kotex U BOGO half off sale in the ad.
I had $5 ups from my last purchase and am really p/o'ed that I forgot to print the $3 off $15 from my last visit.  No worry's as I'll be back there tomorrow to get zyrtec w/ups and sobe lifewater.


MM Milk Filled tin  2 @ 1.49 ea
Easter Pez  2@ .99 ea
Dove Milk Bunnies 3 pk  2@ 1.99 ea
Filled Eggs (Starburst jelly beans, skittles & pop up egg)  3 @ .80 ea
Kotex U Thin 18ct   1@ 4.79  1@ 2.39
Kotex U Tamp 18ct  1 @ 5.49
Kotex U Liner 18 ct 1 @ .74

Original Retail of $31.50 before 20% Wellness Rewards of $6.75
Coupons Used
$5 up
$1 Kotex U Tamp
$1 Kotex U Liner
$1 Kotex U Pad (2)
$1/2 Mars Easter Product (2)
$11 total in coupons

OOP with tax  $14.30 giving me a 55% savings ($17.20)

Even on Spring Break there's couponing

Jake & I are on Long Island visiting my parents on Long Island for part of spring break.  True to form I have my coupon organizers with me.  Plus my Mom saves me all the full inserts from her papers. 

I realized I needed more Zyrtec. I knew I had some coupons in my binder but went through the circulars my Mom and Sis in Law saved for me.   Lo and behold there were $7 off Zyrtec coupons expiring on 4/24/2011 (usually I find these high dollar ones the day after they expire). 

So off I went to the local Rite Aid.  Of course I can't just walk in get my items and leave; I have to check out what's on sale.

Zyrtec gel caps were on sale from $29.99 down to $26.99 (with wellness card) for a 40 ct bottle.  I had them in my hand when I noticed the the bottle of caplets was a 30 with bonus makining it a 40 ct and only $22.99.  Since it wasn't on sale I get and additional 20% off with my wellness card ($4.60).  I got two of them. 
Then I found nose pads for my glasses, I've been looking for these at my hometown Rite Aid for weeks and they never have them.   My new glasses keep sliding down the non existant bridge of my nose.

I marched up and down the aisles and happened up the Planters Flavor Grove Almonds with olive oil and sea salt.  I tried these a while back with a coupon and really liked them, but there's no way I am paying $3.49 for them.  This RA had them on BOGO and I had $1/2.

So here's the breakdown

2 Zyrtec 30 plus 10ct (40)  $45.98 ea  RA price $36.98
Nose Pads $.99   RA price $.79
2 Flavor Grove Almonds  $6.98   RA price $3.49

2 Zyrtec Coupons  $14
1 Flavor Grove Coupon $1

Retail Price before Tax  $53.95
Actual cost after Wellness rewards and coupons
$26.13  Plus $5 up  for $25 Allergy purchase
Savings of $27.82

Discount Easter Baskets with Ebates $ & Shipping Rebate

A friend of mine let me know that Personalcreations.com had custom embroidered easter baskets on sale for $19.99.  Also if you do a search for Personal creations coupon codes you can get an additional 25% off on the basket.

Personal Creation is a division of ProFlowers which means there are many different discount options out there. 

First I went to Ebates.com to see if they were a partner and they are; offering 8% back on purchases when you go through their link.  After searching for  the discount code and trying a bunch of options I wasn't able to use the 25% off in conjunction with the cash back. 

I checked on Ebates Coupons list for Personal creations and found a link for 15% off which came to $3 off.  On the review your order page I noticed link under the Order Total section on the right side of the page that read Shipping Rebate Click Here.  For some reason it wouldn't click.  Then at the bottom of the screen is a bonus offer for a magazine if your order is $19.99 or more.  At the bottom of the box there's a link that reads; Get Details on rebate instructions.  When I clicked on it a new screen opened with details on the Free Magazine, but as I read down further I found that if I didn't want the magazine they would send me a rebate of $9.99 if I followed a few simple instructions.  Here is the paragraph:

As an added benefit to shopping at PersonalCreations.com, if you decide that you do not want a magazine subscription, please check the box on the "Review Order" page, or if you would like a rebate instead, simply send a copy of your order confirmation within 30 days of placing your order to: Flynn Marketing Services, Inc., PersonalCreations.com Program, PO Box 10469, Chicago, IL 60610 and you will receive a rebate of $9.99. Make sure to include: (1) a copy of your confirmation email; (2) a print out of the Reader's Digest Offer on the PersonalCreations.com Review Order page; and (3) this completed page in your correspondence.

My order total with the 15% discount, standard shipping and tax came to $24.98.  With the $9.99 rebate my final cost for the personalized easter basket will be $14.99.  I think that's a pretty nice deal for a personalized basket with some quality items in it.

Website that applies P&G coupons

I just came across this website that shows you the P&G coupon available for each item.  The have $5 shipping no matter what the order size.  I thought it was worth sharing for those of you that like to shop online but aren't able get the discounts from coupons.

Estore

Have a great day.
Lori

My Rite Aid coupons matchups for 4/3/2011

Getting ready to head over to Rite Aid this morning.

Yesterday I finally had a chance to sit down with the adverts and inserts and see what's what.  Rite Aid had the best deals on what I want/need.

Tide 40 oz powder is on sale for $5.99    

P & G Insert from yesterday has $3/1 Tide-the picture on the MQ shows the duo pacs but the description is  for one 26-50 oz powder, 15-34 ct Duo Pac or 36-68 oz liquid tide stain release.  Also I read in another post that there may be $3 peelies on these; combined with the coupon they will be free.

This is not an item that I use so when I was in RA yesterday I didn't look.  I intend to donate these to my son's school to be given to students families that are in need.

Gillette deodorant  2/$8  w $2 ups

P & G insert has $1/1 deodorant and a Buy one Deodorant get one Body wash Free.   With 2 coupons I'll get 2 deodorant and 2 body washes for $6 and get $2UPS

Glad Forceflex bags $6.99 (were $8.99 yesterday)

$1/2 coupon

Hersheys' Snap Chocolate Bunny  $1.99

coupon for $1/2 Hershey, Reeses, or Cadbury Centerpiece items (2oz +)

That's really all that's on my list for now.  I'll have to see the shelf prices when I get there.  I'd really like to stock up on some toothpaste and toothbrushes and I have some coupons in my file.

Will let you know how it went when I get back.

Giant Eagle shopping trip 3-27-11

Big shopping trip on Sunday at Giant Eagle
Here's what I bought:

   BNLS WHOLE PORK TENDER 
    BNLS WHOLE PORK TENDER 
    TYS T1 CHKN BREAST PATTIES 26OZ 
    CASCADE POWDER LEMON 120OZ 
    CASCADE POWDER LEMON 120OZ 
    VT PIZZA CHEESE 6.50OZ 
    VT PIZZA PEPPERONI 6.50OZ 
    GE UNSALTED BUTTER 1/4'S 16OZ 
    GE UNSALTED BUTTER 1/4'S 16OZ 
    LANCE NEKOT COOKIES 14OZ 
    LANCE NEKOT COOKIES 14OZ 
    LANCE NEKOT COOKIES 14OZ 
    LANCE NEKOT COOKIES 14OZ 
    LANCE NEKOT COOKIES 14OZ 
   ORE-IDA SWEET POTATO FRIES 19OZ 
    NAB WHOLE WHEAT RITZ 15OZ 
    NAB WHOLE WHEAT RITZ 15OZ 
    GORT LG CRUNCHY FILLET 19OZ 
    GORT LG CRUNCHY FILLET 19OZ 
    GORT LG CRUNCHY BREAD STICKS 19OZ 
    GORT LG CRUNCHY BREAD STICKS 19OZ 
    VT PIZZA SUPREME 6.50OZ 
    OREIDA EXTRA CRSP FAST FD FRIE26OZ 
    GROUND BEEF-VP 1 LB 
    GRND BEEF ROUND VP 85% LEAN 1 LB 
YOPL GOGURT SCOOBY DOO BERRY 18OZ 
    YOPL GOGURT SCOOBY DOO BERRY 18OZ 
    YOPL O-GURT GO-GURT 18OZ 
    YOPL O-GURT GO-GURT 18OZ 
    YOPL O-GURT GO-GURT 18OZ 
    YOPL O-GURT GO-GURT 18OZ 
    YOPL O-GURT GO-GURT 18OZ 
    YOPL O-GURT GO-GURT 18OZ 
    TYS GRLD & READY CH BRST STRIP22OZ 
    SIMPLY JIF CRMY PEANUT BUTTER 27.30OZ 
    SIMPLY JIF CRMY PEANUT BUTTER 27.30OZ 
    SIMPLY JIF CRMY PEANUT BUTTER 27.30OZ 
    SIMPLY JIF CRMY PEANUT BUTTER 27.30OZ 
    PILL SIMPLY RUSTIC FRNCH LOAF 13.2OZ 
    PILL SIMPLY RUSTIC FRNCH LOAF 13.2OZ 
    PILL SIMPLY RUSTIC FRNCH LOAF 13.2OZ 
    PILLS SIMPLY BUTTERMILK 10CT 12OZ 
    BE EDAMAME BAG 12OZ 
    A&H 2X FREE LQ LAUNDRY DETERGT32LD 
    A&H 2X FREE LQ LAUNDRY DETERGT32LD 
    A&H 2X FREE LQ LAUNDRY DETERGT32LD 
    A&H 2X FREE LQ LAUNDRY DETERGT32LD 
    COCA COLA 12 OZ 12 PK FRIDGE 144OZ 
    COCA COLA 12 OZ 12 PK FRIDGE 144OZ 
    COCA COLA 12 OZ 12 PK FRIDGE 144OZ 
    COCA COLA 12 OZ 12 PK FRIDGE 144OZ 
    COCA COLA 12 OZ 12 PK FRIDGE 144OZ 
    C.F. DIET COKE 12Z 12P FRIDGE 144OZ 
    C.F. DIET COKE 12Z 12P FRIDGE 144OZ 
    C.F. DIET COKE 12Z 12P FRIDGE 144OZ 
    GE SHRIMP LINGUINI 24OZ 
    GE SHRIMP & SGE JAMBALAYA 27OZ 
    GE SHRIMP ALFREDO 24OZ 
    GE SHRIMP STIR FRY 24.20OZ 
    RONZONI SMART TASTE THIN SPAGH14.50OZ 
    RONZONI SMART TASTE THIN SPAGH14.50OZ 
    RONZONI SMART TASTE PENNE RIG 14.50OZ 
    RONZONI SMART TASTE PENNE RIG 14.50OZ 
    CHICKEN GE ROASTERS 855 USA 48LB 
    CHICKEN GE ROASTERS 855 USA 48LB 
    TOSTITOS LIME 13OZ 
    TOSTITOS LIME 13OZ 
    TOSTITOS SCOOPS 10OZ 
    TOSTITOS SCOOPS 10OZ 
    LOL ALL NATURAL LARGE BROWN 1DZ 
    LOL ALL NATURAL LARGE BROWN 1DZ 
    CAPRI SUN GRAPE 10 PACK 10%60OZ 
    CPR SN RRN WTRS GRAPE 10PK 0%60OZ 
    CPR SN RRN WTR TRP FR 10PK 0%60OZ 
    CPR SN RRN WTR STR KW 10PK 0%60OZ 
    CAPRI SUN STRAW COOL 10 PK 10%60OZ 
    CPRI SN TRP PNCH CLR 10 PK 10%60OZ 
    CAPRI SUN FRT PUNCH 10 PK 10%6OZ 
    KR 1/3 LESS FAT PHILA BRK 8OZ 
    KR IWS AMER MASTER CS 16OZ 
    KR IWS AMER MASTER CS 16OZ 
    CAPRI SUN STRBRY/KWI 10 PK 10%60OZ 
    GRAPE GREEN SEEDLES USA 1LB 
    APL GALA 3 LB USA 3LB 
    SMKR GRAPE JELLY 32OZ 
    SMKR STRAWBERRY JELLY 18OZ 
    KLNX WHITE FACIAL BOX 200CT 
    KLNX WHITE FACIAL BOX 200CT 
    KLNX WHITE FACIAL BOX 200CT 
    KLNX WHITE FACIAL BOX 200CT 
    BE STM PREM GOLD & WHITE CORN 12OZ 
    BE *STMFRSH BROCCOLI CUTS 12OZ 
    BE *STMFRSH BROCCOLI CUTS 12OZ 
    BE *STMFRSH SUPER SWEET CORN 12OZ 
    SF KRAZI CURLS 7.5OZ 
    RONZONI SMART TASTE X-WIDE NDL12OZ 
    RONZONI SMART TASTE X-WIDE NDL12OZ 
    KASHI GO LEAN CRISP 15OZ 
    MIO SWEET TEA 1.62OZ 
    TYS BONUS FUN NUGGETS (DINO) 32OZ 
    TYS BONUS FUN NUGGETS (DINO) 32OZ 
    YOPL GOGURT BAN/STRAW MSHAKE 18OZ 
    YOPL GOGURT CANDY/BERRY 18OZ 
    TYS GRLD&READY CHK BRST FILLET22OZ 
    TYS GRLD&READY CHK BRST FILLET22OZ 
    APL FUJI USA 1LB 
    ONION SWEET 40 LB USA 1LB 
    BUSH BEANS VEGETARIAN 28OZ 
    BUSH BEANS VEGETARIAN 28OZ 
    BE *STMFRSH CUT GREEN BEANS 12OZ 
    BE STM SWEET MINI COB CORN 4CT 
    BE STM MIX BROC/CAUL/PEAS/CHST12OZ 
    BE STM MIX BROCC/CAULIFLOWER 12OZ 
    FOLGERS BREAKFAST BLEND 29.20OZ 
    FOLGERS BREAKFAST BLEND 29.20OZ 
    ZYRTEC LIQUID GELS 25CT 25CT 
    ZYRTEC LIQUID GELS 25CT 25CT

Total before using my Giant Eagle loyalty card   $498.80

Total after rewards card  $419.91

I had 44.19 in coupons and earned 20% (60.00) off with Giant Eagle Food perks from buying gasoline at their gas station.  I also earned an extra $.45 off a gallon ($1.15 total for this purchase) on gas for purchasing $60 worth of frozen foods and 15 Box tops for purchasing 4 Gogurt.

My OOP (out of pocket) total was $312.08  a savings of $182.06.

This was my biggest shopping trip yet.  When we break down and get a second freezer I'll be able to buy more meats and store them in foodsaver bags.

Items I used coupons for were:

Land o Lakes eggs 

Miso Water

Tysons

Kleenex

Kraft Singles

Steamfresh Vegetables

Ronzoni pasta

Ritz

Gortons Fish

Folgers

Gogurt

Pillsbury Simply (bread & biscuits)

Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Zyrtec

Kashi Crisp Cereal

Ore Ida French Fries

Arm & Hammer Laundry detergent

Since I was getting the 20% off there were many items I didn't have coupons that may or may not have been on sale.  This was my stock up shopping trip and it should last me about a month and a half.

Now that I'm working 5 hours a day I don't have the time to go store to store or shop the sales everyday.  I wait until I have that 20% discount to buy the necessities.  For items I use up quicker like milk, bread, juice concentrate and fresh fruit and veggies I stop in at Aldi's every few days.  They have the best prices on those items and I can get in and out quickly.

I don't "stockpile" too many items and only buy things I use frequently when I get down to the last few I'll look out for sales to replenish. I do have  a lot of Scott toilet tissue and Bounty Paper towels also now  I have enough laundry detergent to last me at least the next 6 mos.  One of the keys is to know  about how much you use of certain items and try to take advantage of sales and coupons for those items.