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I think this is a fabulous resource. Julie from Hot Coupon World shows four different people how to save according to their needs and wants.
A Single Dad on SNAP (Foodstamps)
A Couple without children that uses convenience foods
A Couple with Children shopping with little to no coupons
A Gluten-Free Lady (The tips here would work well also for Organic and Vegan Shoppers)
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
The Misconceptions of Buy One Get One Deals and Using Two Coupons
Let's start with the BOGOF coupons combined with a BOGOF sale.
First, yes there are stores that allow a BOGOF coupon combines with BOGOF store sale; Rite Aid and CVS has this in their policy. Walgreens it sadly depends on the manager so Your Mileage May Vary.
Second, Rite Aid and Walgreens allow you to use another coupon against the product that rings up $0.00. This is totally legit and I take advantage of it. CVS does not allow overage so you will only use the BOGOF coupon with the BOGOF sale.
Misconception: The store always benefits from the coupon being used on the $0.00 item.
Truth: I benefit from the coupon being used on the $0.00. e.g. $3/1
Why: I benefit because the coupon is overage that applies to another product which means less out of pocket for me, $3 in this example. Woohoo got to love that!
The store is not gaining additional monies because I used that $3/1 coupon. Instead the store is receiving the $3 from the manufacturer instead of receiving the cash it would originally from me had I not used that $3q on the $0.00. The stores do not take the $3/1 coupon, then say your total is negative $3; "Your change is $0.00; "Have a nice day!" and turn the coupon into the clearinghouse. If so, then yes the store would benefit for that $3/1.
The other scenario is using two coupons with a BOGOF sale, neither one nor the other being a BOGOF coupon.
This still benefits you even at CVS, not the store as long as there is no overage. If there is overage at Rite Aid and Walgreens it is the same as above.
e.g.
Shampoo $5.00
Shampoo $0.00
Coupon $3.00 applied to the $5
Coupon $2.00 applied to the $0
Cost for you $0
Store Receives $5 worth of coupons=$5 Receive Total
e.g. If store didn't accept two coupons on BOGOF deals:
Shampoo $5.00
Shampoo $0.00
Coupon $3.00 applied to the $5
Cost for you $2
Store Receives $3 worth of coupons and $2 worth of cash
Still $5 Received Total
I know some of you will say they also receive the extra $.08 handling fee. That is a whole other debate that I'm inclined to think is still not a money maker for them because they have to wait for their money instead of investing it. The cost for them to send it in, I read, is $.04 so that leaves $.04 or basically 4% interest. IMO, it's more of an incentive to lure customers into the store, purchase the merchandise and be repeat customers which is where the store benefits most.
So, yes allowing usuage of a coupon on the $0.00 item is to their benefit, but not in the way we often argue our point.
Now stores that will only allow you to redeem the lesser purchase price amount, yet themselves redeem the full face value at a clearinghouse is another can of worms.
Kmart Doubles!
According to Cherry Picker, Kmart is bringing back the doubles next month, April. I don't have the exact dates yet, but will let you know. Also in the past Kmart has double coupons up to and including $2, but has added limits along the way; I do not know what those are at this time around either. My experience is if you live close then take advantage of this event; if you live a good drive away, get there on the first day or two or you may be disappointed at the lack of stock.
Here is the list of cities participating.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Giant Eagle Scenarios 3/11-3/17
Updated 3/11: Eight O'Clock Coffee, Jimmy Dean and Hot Pockets
Money Makers:
10 Sobe $2 MM
Shelf: $1.25 (Ignore Going by Sale price)
Sale:$1
Mq: $.50/1 Hangtag
Cat:$2 wyb $10
Math: $8-$8=Free Receive $2 oyno
10 Gatorade G2 (not sure if included yet) $2 MM
Shelf: $1.25 (no longer applicable)
Sale:$1
Mq: $.50/1 G2 01-03-10 RP ; 01-10-10 RP
Cat:$2 wyb $10
Math: $8-$8=Free Receive $2 oyno
FREEs:
2 Right Guard Deodorant Free
Shelf:N/A
Sale: $1
Mq: $2/2 IP
Cat: N/A
Math: $2-$2=FREE
Betty Crocker Frosting FREE
Shelf: N/A
Sale: $1
Mq:$0.50/1 2/7/10 SS
Cat: N/A
Math: $1-$1=FREE
Fabulous Deals:
4 Post Cereal $.42/1
Shelf: N/A
Sale: $1.67
Mq:$1/2 coupons 2/28 SS
Cat: 3 oyno wyb 4 or $4 oyno wyb 5+
Math: $6.68-2=$4.68 receive $3 oyno=$1.68/4
Math:8.35 - $2=$6.35 oop receive $4 cat = $2.35/5
12 Hot Pockets $.17/1 (CherryPicker)
Shelf: $2.50
Sale:$2
Mq: $.75/1 1/3 RP
Cat: $4 oyno wyb $30; $2 oyno wyb $20; $1 oyno wyb $15
Math: $24-$18mq=$6/12 oop Receive $4 oyno=$2/12
Good Deal Alerts:
9 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls $.86/1
Shelf:$3.69
Sale: $2.75
Mq: $.75/1
Cat: $4 oyno wyb $30 (should go by shelf)
Math:$24.75 ($33.21shelf)-$13.50mq=$11.25 oop Receive $4 oyno=$7.75/9
Best Value: Buy 25 = $.77/1 (You will reach $90 shelf receiving 3 $4 oyno)
If by Sale Math: Buy 11 for $13.75 -$4 oyno=$.89/1
2 Eight O'clock Coffee 36 oz Bag $5.50/1Shelf: $13 (Estimate due to different store pricing)
Sale: $6.50
Mq: $2/2 IP or $2/2 Cat prints SCO
Cat: N/A
Math:$13-$2=$11/2 (72 oz or 4.5lbs) $2.44/lb
Fiber Plus Bars $.50
Shelf:N/A
Sale: $2.50
Mq: $.75/1 01-31-10 RP
Cat: $2 instantly off wyb 4
Math: $10-$2-$6=$2/4
4 Special K Bars $1/1
Shelf: N/A
Sale: $2.50
Mq: $1/1 GE Cat Coupon
Cat: $2 off instantly wyb 4
Math:$10-$6=$4/4
Kelloggs Fruit Shapes $.50
Shelf: N/A
Sale: $2
Mq:$1.50/1 Vocal Point Homemailer
Cat: N/A
Math:$2-$1.50=$.50
Tetley Tea $1.50/1
Shelf: N/A
Sale:$2.50
Mq: $.50 IP or $.60/1 Feb All You
Cat: N/A
Math: $2.50-$1=$1.50
Betty Crocker Cake Mix & Frosting $1
Shelf: N/A
Sale: $1 and $1
Mq:$.50 wyb both Cake and Frosting IP
Cat: N/A
Math: $2-$1=$1
7 Rold Gold Pretzels $.83/1 Shelf:$2.99 (?)
Sale: $2.50
Mq:$.55/1 02-28-10 SS
Cat:$2 oyno wyb $10
Math: $17.50 ($20.93 shelf)-$7.70=$9.80/7 Receive 2 $2 oyno=$5.80/7
Olivio Spreadable Butter Tub $.40/1Shelf:N/A
Sale:$1.50
Mq: $.55/1 DND 5 01-03-10 SS
Cat:N/A
Math:$1.50-$1.10=$.40
6 Tombstone $1.83/1 (No Double Dip Cats)Shelf: $5.50
Sale:$1.67
Mq:N/A
Cat: $4 oyno wyb $30
Math:$15.00($33.00 shelf) Receive $4.00 cat =$11.00/6 or $1.83
Ban Solid Deodorant $.49
Sale: $1.99
Mq:$0.75/1 3/07 SS
Cat: N/A
Math: $1.99-$1.50=$.49/1
Money Makers:
10 Sobe $2 MM
Shelf: $1.25 (Ignore Going by Sale price)
Sale:$1
Mq: $.50/1 Hangtag
Cat:$2 wyb $10
Math: $8-$8=Free Receive $2 oyno
10 Gatorade G2 (not sure if included yet) $2 MM
Shelf: $1.25 (no longer applicable)
Sale:$1
Mq: $.50/1 G2 01-03-10 RP ; 01-10-10 RP
Cat:$2 wyb $10
Math: $8-$8=Free Receive $2 oyno
FREEs:
2 Right Guard Deodorant Free
Shelf:N/A
Sale: $1
Mq: $2/2 IP
Cat: N/A
Math: $2-$2=FREE
Betty Crocker Frosting FREE
Shelf: N/A
Sale: $1
Mq:$0.50/1 2/7/10 SS
Cat: N/A
Math: $1-$1=FREE
Fabulous Deals:
4 Post Cereal $.42/1
Shelf: N/A
Sale: $1.67
Mq:$1/2 coupons 2/28 SS
Cat: 3 oyno wyb 4 or $4 oyno wyb 5+
Math: $6.68-2=$4.68 receive $3 oyno=$1.68/4
Math:8.35 - $2=$6.35 oop receive $4 cat = $2.35/5
12 Hot Pockets $.17/1 (CherryPicker)
Shelf: $2.50
Sale:$2
Mq: $.75/1 1/3 RP
Cat: $4 oyno wyb $30; $2 oyno wyb $20; $1 oyno wyb $15
Math: $24-$18mq=$6/12 oop Receive $4 oyno=$2/12
Good Deal Alerts:
9 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls $.86/1
Shelf:$3.69
Sale: $2.75
Mq: $.75/1
Cat: $4 oyno wyb $30 (should go by shelf)
Math:$24.75 ($33.21shelf)-$13.50mq=$11.25 oop Receive $4 oyno=$7.75/9
Best Value: Buy 25 = $.77/1 (You will reach $90 shelf receiving 3 $4 oyno)
If by Sale Math: Buy 11 for $13.75 -$4 oyno=$.89/1
2 Eight O'clock Coffee 36 oz Bag $5.50/1Shelf: $13 (Estimate due to different store pricing)
Sale: $6.50
Mq: $2/2 IP or $2/2 Cat prints SCO
Cat: N/A
Math:$13-$2=$11/2 (72 oz or 4.5lbs) $2.44/lb
Fiber Plus Bars $.50
Shelf:N/A
Sale: $2.50
Mq: $.75/1 01-31-10 RP
Cat: $2 instantly off wyb 4
Math: $10-$2-$6=$2/4
4 Special K Bars $1/1
Shelf: N/A
Sale: $2.50
Mq: $1/1 GE Cat Coupon
Cat: $2 off instantly wyb 4
Math:$10-$6=$4/4
Kelloggs Fruit Shapes $.50
Shelf: N/A
Sale: $2
Mq:$1.50/1 Vocal Point Homemailer
Cat: N/A
Math:$2-$1.50=$.50
Tetley Tea $1.50/1
Shelf: N/A
Sale:$2.50
Mq: $.50 IP or $.60/1 Feb All You
Cat: N/A
Math: $2.50-$1=$1.50
Betty Crocker Cake Mix & Frosting $1
Shelf: N/A
Sale: $1 and $1
Mq:$.50 wyb both Cake and Frosting IP
Cat: N/A
Math: $2-$1=$1
7 Rold Gold Pretzels $.83/1 Shelf:$2.99 (?)
Sale: $2.50
Mq:$.55/1 02-28-10 SS
Cat:$2 oyno wyb $10
Math: $17.50 ($20.93 shelf)-$7.70=$9.80/7 Receive 2 $2 oyno=$5.80/7
Olivio Spreadable Butter Tub $.40/1Shelf:N/A
Sale:$1.50
Mq: $.55/1 DND 5 01-03-10 SS
Cat:N/A
Math:$1.50-$1.10=$.40
6 Tombstone $1.83/1 (No Double Dip Cats)Shelf: $5.50
Sale:$1.67
Mq:N/A
Cat: $4 oyno wyb $30
Math:$15.00($33.00 shelf) Receive $4.00 cat =$11.00/6 or $1.83
Ban Solid Deodorant $.49
Sale: $1.99
Mq:$0.75/1 3/07 SS
Cat: N/A
Math: $1.99-$1.50=$.49/1
Rite Aid Deal 3/14-3/20
I'm having server problems yet again this afternoon while trying to post this on Hot Coupon World so I thought I'd post this here since Google always seems to connect.
Below are two deals one for the sale week listed in the title and the other for a non-sale week:
The coupon doesn't state: Buy One Get One Free of Equal or Lesser Value, therefore you can buy the 50% off Stayfree and get the $6.99 Stayfree, free.
4 Stayfree Free
Sale: BOGO50% $6.99 +$3.50
Use: 2 BOGOF 1/3 RP(up to $ 7.50);
Use: 4 $1 VV coupon (YMMV);
Use: $5/$20
SCR: #24 J&J $25 wyb $50
SCR Limit: 1
Total/Math: $20.98-$22.98=$2 Overage or just use 2 $1 VV $20.98 towards Rebate
HCW name: FunnyFace
It's true on a non sale week you would get more towards the #24 rebate, but you will also be paying more oop in the end. My scenario will allow you to do three transactions to reach the $50 mark spending only tax oop.
Then again I'm sure there is a scenario where you could mix and match and still end up with low oop if you have coupons to make your other items free to reach the $20 mark for the $5/$20 coupon.
Off the top of my head one could do this if he has the monitor coupons on the off sale week:
2 Stayfree and Bayer Meter
Shelf: $6.99+$6.99+$19.99
Sale: n/a
Use: 1 BOGOF 1/3 RP(up to $ 7.50);
Use:2 $1 VV coupon (YMMV);
Use:1 Bayer Monitor $19.99
Use:$5/$20 or $5/$25
SCR: #24 J&J $25 wyb $50
SCR Limit: 1
Total/Math: $33.97-$33.98 = tax oop
$13.98 towards Rebate * 4 Transactions=$50+ for $25 Rebate
HCW name: FunnyFace
More Fabulous Finds at HCW!
Below are two deals one for the sale week listed in the title and the other for a non-sale week:
The coupon doesn't state: Buy One Get One Free of Equal or Lesser Value, therefore you can buy the 50% off Stayfree and get the $6.99 Stayfree, free.
4 Stayfree Free
Sale: BOGO50% $6.99 +$3.50
Use: 2 BOGOF 1/3 RP(up to $ 7.50);
Use: 4 $1 VV coupon (YMMV);
Use: $5/$20
SCR: #24 J&J $25 wyb $50
SCR Limit: 1
Total/Math: $20.98-$22.98=$2 Overage or just use 2 $1 VV $20.98 towards Rebate
HCW name: FunnyFace
It's true on a non sale week you would get more towards the #24 rebate, but you will also be paying more oop in the end. My scenario will allow you to do three transactions to reach the $50 mark spending only tax oop.
Then again I'm sure there is a scenario where you could mix and match and still end up with low oop if you have coupons to make your other items free to reach the $20 mark for the $5/$20 coupon.
Off the top of my head one could do this if he has the monitor coupons on the off sale week:
2 Stayfree and Bayer Meter
Shelf: $6.99+$6.99+$19.99
Sale: n/a
Use: 1 BOGOF 1/3 RP(up to $ 7.50);
Use:2 $1 VV coupon (YMMV);
Use:1 Bayer Monitor $19.99
Use:$5/$20 or $5/$25
SCR: #24 J&J $25 wyb $50
SCR Limit: 1
Total/Math: $33.97-$33.98 = tax oop
$13.98 towards Rebate * 4 Transactions=$50+ for $25 Rebate
HCW name: FunnyFace
More Fabulous Finds at HCW!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Giant Eagle 3/4-3/10
Update* The Birds Eye are ringing up $1.67 and $1.69 for many so you'll want to buy 18 to get the $4 catalina (Steeler). I'll adjust my math in the scenario below as well.
I also added Coffee Mate Creamer, Danimals and DanActive deals.
I will be working on the scenarios tonight and tomorrow morning. You can now see the ad at Giant Eagle and some of the deals shared by the Giant Eagle Forum.
Here are a few to get you started:
Grapes $.99/lb!
Frozen Food Cat Deals
18 Birds Eye Box, Bag or Steamfresh $4 MM (Jen)
Shelf: $1.69 or $1.67
Sale: $1
Mq: $.50/1 2/7/10 SS (Ex 3/7/10)
Cat: $1 oyno wyb $15; $2 oyno wyb $20; $4oyno wyb $30
Math:$17 sale ($30. 06 shelf)-$17 mq=$0 get $4 oyno
Buy 12 @ $12 sale ($20.04 shelf) = Free after Q, rcv $2 OYNO
Buy 6 @ $6 sale ( $10.02 shelf) = Free after Q, rcv $1 OYNO
14 SuperPretzel $.46/1(Merima)
Total: 24.50-14Q = $10.50 - $4 OYNO = 6.50 for 14 boxes or .47ea
Shelf: $2.25
Sale:$1.75
Mq:$.50/1
Cat: $1 oyno wyb $15; $2 oyno wyb $20; $4oyno wyb $30
Math:$24.50($31.50)-$14=$10.50/14 get $4 oyno =$6.50/14
9 Pretzels= $4.75/9 or $.53/1
7 Pretzels= $4.25/7 or $.67/1
5 Steamfresh Meals $2.69/1
Shelf: $6 (?)
Sale: $4.99
Mq: $1.50/1 IP (will need multiple computers)
Cat:$1 oyno wyb $15; $2 oyno wyb $20; $4oyno wyb $30
Math: $24.95-$7.50=$17.45/5 get $4 oyno $13.45/5
Grocery
Coffee Mate Liquid Creamer Free
Shelf: n/a
Sale: $1.50
Mq: $.75/1 2/7 SS
Math: $1.50-$1.50=Free
5 Nabisco 100 calorie packs $2.50 MM (Jen) (Sarah)
Shelf: $3.19
Sale:$2
Mq:$1.50/1 Peelie or $1/2 Back to School booklet
Cat: $2 oyno wyb $10 and $3 oyno wyb $15
Math:$10-$7.50=$2.50/5 receive $2.00 OYNO and $3.00 OYNO
4 Nabisco 100 calorie ($2MM)
Math: $10-$2=$8 receive $2 oyno and $3 oyno=$3/5 or $.60/1
5 Mini Wheats $1.40 (Sarah)
Shelf:n/a
Sale: $3
Mq:$1.50/2 IP
Cat: Instantly $5 off wyb 5
Math: $15-$5-$3-$7/5
3 Fiber One 90 Cereal Bars $.83
Shelf:$3.99
Sale: $2.50
Mq:$.50/1
Cat: $2 oyno wyb $10
Math: $7.50($11.97shelf)-$3mq=$4.50/3 get $2 oyno $2.50/3
3 Fiber One Cereal Bars $1.10/1
Shelf:$3.99
Sale: $2.50
Mq:$.40/1IP (several sites)
Cat: $2 oyno wyb $10
Math: $7.50($11.97shelf)-$2.40mq=$5.10/3 get $2 oyno $3.10/3
5 Fiber One 90 Cereal Bars + 1 Danactive $.08/1
Shelf:$3.99 and
Sale: $2.50 and $2
Mq:$.40/1IP (several sites) or $.50/1 90 Cal bar; $.75/1 Danactive
Cat: $2 oyno wyb $10 and $3.50 wyb 5
Math: $14.50($20+)- $6.50mq=$8 oop Receive 2 $2 oyno and $3.50 oyno=$.50
5 Fiber One Cereal Bars + 1 Danactive $.25/1
Shelf:$3.99 and
Sale: $2.50 and $2
Mq:$.40/1IP (several sites) ; $.75/1 Danactive
Cat: $2 oyno wyb $10 and $3.50 wyb 5
Math: $14.50($20+)- $5.50mq=$9 oop Receive 2 $2 oyno and $3.50 oyno=$1.50/6
4 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $.38/1 (Not Stickerz)
Shelf: $2.50
Sale: $2
Mq: $.50/2 IP
Cat: Buy 4 get $2.50 off and buy $10 get $2 off (Double Dip)
Math: $8-$2mq=$6/4 receive $2 and $2.50 cats=$1.50/4
No Yolk Noodles $.17/1
Shelf:n/a
Sale:$5/3
Mq:$.75/1 2/21 SS
Cat: n/a
Math: $1.67-$1.50mq=$.17/1
3 Tuna/Chicken Helpers $.50/1
Shelf: n/a
Sale:$1
Mq: $.75/3 2/7 SS
Cat: n/a
Math: $3-$1.50=$1.50/3
Dairy
5 DanActive 4pk $.10/1; 5 Danimals $.60/1
Shelf: n/a
Sale: $2
Mq: $.75/1 02-28-10 SS 02-07-10 SS
Cat: $2 oyno wyb $10
Math: $10-$7.50=$2.50 oop receive $2 oyno =$.50/5
or
with $1/1 mq 02-28-10 SS 02-07-10 SS
Math: $10-$5=$5 oop get $2oyno=$3/5 or $.60/1
20 Yoplait $.28
Shelf:n/a
Sale: $.50
Mq:$.40/6 2/7 SS
Cat: $2 oyno wyb 20
Math: $10-$2.40=$7.60/20 receive $2 oyno =$5.60/20
Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies $1/1, Pie Crust $1.50/1, Crescent Big $1.50 /1 or Grand Sweet Rolls $1.10/1
Shelf:n/a
Sale:$2.50
Mq:Cookies $1.00/2 02-07-10 SS;Grands Sweet $.40/2 02-07-10 SS
Math: $10-$1.60=$8.40 receive $2 off Milk ;$2 oyno=$4.40/4
I personally do not think this is a good deal, but wanted to do the math so you could see it.
Meat
TransOcean Crab/Lobster $.65/1 to $.98/1
Shelf: $3.29-$3.99
Sale: BOGOF (means half off at GE so you don't have to buy 2)
Mq: 1.00/1
Cat: n/a
Math: $1.65-$1mq=$.65/1 or $1.98-$1mq =$.98/1
Health and Beauty
1 Fusion Razor 2 Satin Care Shave Gel $.27/1
Shelf: $9.99 and $2.79
Sale:$6.99 and $2
Mq: $.55/1 Satin Shave Gel 2/7 P&G; $4 Razor
Cat:$4 oyno wyb $15
Math: $10.99-$6.20mqs=$4.79 oop receive $4 oyno=$.79/3
I'm thinking the razor may only be $8.99 shelf if so add in another Shave Gel which will add another $.90 to your total oop ($1.69/3)
2 Gillette Razors $.99/1
Shelf: $8.99 or 9.99 (?)
Sale:$6.99
Mq:$4 Razor 2/7 P&G
Cat:$4 oyno wyb $15
Math: $13.98 ($18-20shelf)-$8mq=$5.98 receive $4 oyno $1.98/2
* Confirmed that Razors are producing multiple cats and the best buy is 7 in one transaction. If you don't have 7 coupons you can still buy 2 at a time.
7 Razors $.70/1
Shelf: $8.99 (?)
Sale:$6.99
Mq:$4 Razor 2/7 P&G
Cat:$4 oyno wyb $15
Math: $48.93 ($62.93 shelf)-$28mq=$20.93 Receive 4 $4 oyno =$4.93/7
6 Satin Care Shave Gels $.23/1
Shelf: $2.79
Sale: $2
Mq: $.55/1 02/07 PG
Cat: $4 oyno wyb $15
Math:$12-$6.60=$5.40 get $4 oyno =$1.40/6
Cleaners
P&G Buy 4 get $5 OYNO
Dawn $2.50
Febreze $2.50
Mr Clean Spray $2.50
Mr Clean Pourable $2.50
Cascade $4
Swiffer Refills $4
The coupons I mention will come from the Home Made Simply Booklets.
Dawn Hand Renewel GDA $1/4
Total: $1
Sale:$2.50
Shelf: n/a
Mq: $.50/1 HMSB or (3/7 P&G)
Cat: $5 wyb 4
Math: $10-$4mq=$6-$5cat=$1/4
Febreze Aerosol GDA $1/4 (Jenna26)
Total: $1
Sale:$2.50
Shelf: n/a
Mq: $.50/1 HMSB
Cat: $5 wyb 4
Math: $10-$4mq=$6-$5cat=$1/4
Mr Clean Spray/Pourables $1 Profit
Total: $1 Profit
Sale:$2.50
Shelf: n/a
Mq: $.75/1 HMSB
Cat: $5 wyb 4
Math: $10-$6mq=$4-$5cat= Profit $1/4
Cascade GDA $1.75
Total: $7/4
Sale:$4
Shelf: n/a
Mq: $1 or $.50 HMSB; 12-27-09 PG
Cat: $5 wyb 4
Math: $16-$4mq=$12-$5cat=$7/4
Swiffer Refills $2.75
Total:$11/4
Sale: $4
Shelf: n/a
Mq:
Cat: $5 wyb 4
Math: $16-$5cat=$11/4
* Remember with P&G do only one deal/transaction. Those two companies do not produce multiple catalinas. Also P&G says not to use on P&G. :(
I also added Coffee Mate Creamer, Danimals and DanActive deals.
I will be working on the scenarios tonight and tomorrow morning. You can now see the ad at Giant Eagle and some of the deals shared by the Giant Eagle Forum.
Here are a few to get you started:
Grapes $.99/lb!
Frozen Food Cat Deals
18 Birds Eye Box, Bag or Steamfresh $4 MM (Jen)
Shelf: $1.69 or $1.67
Sale: $1
Mq: $.50/1 2/7/10 SS (Ex 3/7/10)
Cat: $1 oyno wyb $15; $2 oyno wyb $20; $4oyno wyb $30
Math:$17 sale ($30. 06 shelf)-$17 mq=$0 get $4 oyno
Buy 12 @ $12 sale ($20.04 shelf) = Free after Q, rcv $2 OYNO
Buy 6 @ $6 sale ( $10.02 shelf) = Free after Q, rcv $1 OYNO
14 SuperPretzel $.46/1(Merima)
Total: 24.50-14Q = $10.50 - $4 OYNO = 6.50 for 14 boxes or .47ea
Shelf: $2.25
Sale:$1.75
Mq:$.50/1
Cat: $1 oyno wyb $15; $2 oyno wyb $20; $4oyno wyb $30
Math:$24.50($31.50)-$14=$10.50/14 get $4 oyno =$6.50/14
9 Pretzels= $4.75/9 or $.53/1
7 Pretzels= $4.25/7 or $.67/1
5 Steamfresh Meals $2.69/1
Shelf: $6 (?)
Sale: $4.99
Mq: $1.50/1 IP (will need multiple computers)
Cat:$1 oyno wyb $15; $2 oyno wyb $20; $4oyno wyb $30
Math: $24.95-$7.50=$17.45/5 get $4 oyno $13.45/5
Grocery
Coffee Mate Liquid Creamer Free
Shelf: n/a
Sale: $1.50
Mq: $.75/1 2/7 SS
Math: $1.50-$1.50=Free
5 Nabisco 100 calorie packs $2.50 MM (Jen) (Sarah)
Shelf: $3.19
Sale:$2
Mq:$1.50/1 Peelie or $1/2 Back to School booklet
Cat: $2 oyno wyb $10 and $3 oyno wyb $15
Math:$10-$7.50=$2.50/5 receive $2.00 OYNO and $3.00 OYNO
4 Nabisco 100 calorie ($2MM)
Math: $10-$2=$8 receive $2 oyno and $3 oyno=$3/5 or $.60/1
5 Mini Wheats $1.40 (Sarah)
Shelf:n/a
Sale: $3
Mq:$1.50/2 IP
Cat: Instantly $5 off wyb 5
Math: $15-$5-$3-$7/5
3 Fiber One 90 Cereal Bars $.83
Shelf:$3.99
Sale: $2.50
Mq:$.50/1
Cat: $2 oyno wyb $10
Math: $7.50($11.97shelf)-$3mq=$4.50/3 get $2 oyno $2.50/3
3 Fiber One Cereal Bars $1.10/1
Shelf:$3.99
Sale: $2.50
Mq:$.40/1IP (several sites)
Cat: $2 oyno wyb $10
Math: $7.50($11.97shelf)-$2.40mq=$5.10/3 get $2 oyno $3.10/3
5 Fiber One 90 Cereal Bars + 1 Danactive $.08/1
Shelf:$3.99 and
Sale: $2.50 and $2
Mq:$.40/1IP (several sites) or $.50/1 90 Cal bar; $.75/1 Danactive
Cat: $2 oyno wyb $10 and $3.50 wyb 5
Math: $14.50($20+)- $6.50mq=$8 oop Receive 2 $2 oyno and $3.50 oyno=$.50
5 Fiber One Cereal Bars + 1 Danactive $.25/1
Shelf:$3.99 and
Sale: $2.50 and $2
Mq:$.40/1IP (several sites) ; $.75/1 Danactive
Cat: $2 oyno wyb $10 and $3.50 wyb 5
Math: $14.50($20+)- $5.50mq=$9 oop Receive 2 $2 oyno and $3.50 oyno=$1.50/6
4 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $.38/1 (Not Stickerz)
Shelf: $2.50
Sale: $2
Mq: $.50/2 IP
Cat: Buy 4 get $2.50 off and buy $10 get $2 off (Double Dip)
Math: $8-$2mq=$6/4 receive $2 and $2.50 cats=$1.50/4
No Yolk Noodles $.17/1
Shelf:n/a
Sale:$5/3
Mq:$.75/1 2/21 SS
Cat: n/a
Math: $1.67-$1.50mq=$.17/1
3 Tuna/Chicken Helpers $.50/1
Shelf: n/a
Sale:$1
Mq: $.75/3 2/7 SS
Cat: n/a
Math: $3-$1.50=$1.50/3
Dairy
5 DanActive 4pk $.10/1; 5 Danimals $.60/1
Shelf: n/a
Sale: $2
Mq: $.75/1 02-28-10 SS 02-07-10 SS
Cat: $2 oyno wyb $10
Math: $10-$7.50=$2.50 oop receive $2 oyno =$.50/5
or
with $1/1 mq 02-28-10 SS 02-07-10 SS
Math: $10-$5=$5 oop get $2oyno=$3/5 or $.60/1
20 Yoplait $.28
Shelf:n/a
Sale: $.50
Mq:$.40/6 2/7 SS
Cat: $2 oyno wyb 20
Math: $10-$2.40=$7.60/20 receive $2 oyno =$5.60/20
Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies $1/1, Pie Crust $1.50/1, Crescent Big $1.50 /1 or Grand Sweet Rolls $1.10/1
Shelf:n/a
Sale:$2.50
Mq:Cookies $1.00/2 02-07-10 SS;Grands Sweet $.40/2 02-07-10 SS
Cat: $2 off instantly on 1 gallon Milk wyb 4 and National Deal
$2 oyno wyb 4 runs 3/22 – 4/18/10
Math: $10-2=$8 receive $2 off milk; $2 oyno =$4/4 Cookies Math: $10-$1.60=$8.40 receive $2 off Milk ;$2 oyno=$4.40/4
I personally do not think this is a good deal, but wanted to do the math so you could see it.
Meat
TransOcean Crab/Lobster $.65/1 to $.98/1
Shelf: $3.29-$3.99
Sale: BOGOF (means half off at GE so you don't have to buy 2)
Mq: 1.00/1
Cat: n/a
Math: $1.65-$1mq=$.65/1 or $1.98-$1mq =$.98/1
Health and Beauty
1 Fusion Razor 2 Satin Care Shave Gel $.27/1
Shelf: $9.99 and $2.79
Sale:$6.99 and $2
Mq: $.55/1 Satin Shave Gel 2/7 P&G; $4 Razor
Cat:$4 oyno wyb $15
Math: $10.99-$6.20mqs=$4.79 oop receive $4 oyno=$.79/3
I'm thinking the razor may only be $8.99 shelf if so add in another Shave Gel which will add another $.90 to your total oop ($1.69/3)
2 Gillette Razors $.99/1
Shelf: $8.99 or 9.99 (?)
Sale:$6.99
Mq:$4 Razor 2/7 P&G
Cat:$4 oyno wyb $15
Math: $13.98 ($18-20shelf)-$8mq=$5.98 receive $4 oyno $1.98/2
* Confirmed that Razors are producing multiple cats and the best buy is 7 in one transaction. If you don't have 7 coupons you can still buy 2 at a time.
7 Razors $.70/1
Shelf: $8.99 (?)
Sale:$6.99
Mq:$4 Razor 2/7 P&G
Cat:$4 oyno wyb $15
Math: $48.93 ($62.93 shelf)-$28mq=$20.93 Receive 4 $4 oyno =$4.93/7
6 Satin Care Shave Gels $.23/1
Shelf: $2.79
Sale: $2
Mq: $.55/1 02/07 PG
Cat: $4 oyno wyb $15
Math:$12-$6.60=$5.40 get $4 oyno =$1.40/6
Cleaners
P&G Buy 4 get $5 OYNO
Dawn $2.50
Febreze $2.50
Mr Clean Spray $2.50
Mr Clean Pourable $2.50
Cascade $4
Swiffer Refills $4
The coupons I mention will come from the Home Made Simply Booklets.
Dawn Hand Renewel GDA $1/4
Total: $1
Sale:$2.50
Shelf: n/a
Mq: $.50/1 HMSB or (3/7 P&G)
Cat: $5 wyb 4
Math: $10-$4mq=$6-$5cat=$1/4
Febreze Aerosol GDA $1/4 (Jenna26)
Total: $1
Sale:$2.50
Shelf: n/a
Mq: $.50/1 HMSB
Cat: $5 wyb 4
Math: $10-$4mq=$6-$5cat=$1/4
Mr Clean Spray/Pourables $1 Profit
Total: $1 Profit
Sale:$2.50
Shelf: n/a
Mq: $.75/1 HMSB
Cat: $5 wyb 4
Math: $10-$6mq=$4-$5cat= Profit $1/4
Cascade GDA $1.75
Total: $7/4
Sale:$4
Shelf: n/a
Mq: $1 or $.50 HMSB; 12-27-09 PG
Cat: $5 wyb 4
Math: $16-$4mq=$12-$5cat=$7/4
Swiffer Refills $2.75
Total:$11/4
Sale: $4
Shelf: n/a
Mq:
Cat: $5 wyb 4
Math: $16-$5cat=$11/4
* Remember with P&G do only one deal/transaction. Those two companies do not produce multiple catalinas. Also P&G says not to use on P&G. :(
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Rite Aid ~Prevacid MM
Update! VV is actually a Mq this time and can't be combined with the Mq! ACK! So I will have to update the math soon. So Sorry!
Prevacid 42 ct $8.39
plus $2 SCR &$25.99 Rebate=$19.16 MM
Shelf: $29.99
Sale: $25.99
Rewards Card: $2.60 10% off Tues with Rewards Card(20% 1st Tues each month)
Mq: $10 IP or
VV: $10
SCR: $2
TQ: $5/$20 or $5/$25
Math: $25.99-$17.60 = -$8.39 Oop-$2 SCR =$6.39 and Submit for $25.99 rebate (from Sunday’s paper)
Also there are coupons for the 14ct and 28ct which might be a good deal if this is something you use often.
2 14ct Prevacid $5.18-$12.99 Rebate $7+ MM
Shelf:$12.99
Sale: $11.59
Mq: $5 *2 or
VV: $6 *2
TQ: $5/$20
Math: $23.18-$17 = $5.18 - $12.99 rebate(?)
28ct Prevacid $13.79/1 w/Rebate $8.20 MM
Shelf:$ 21.99
Sale: $19.79
Mq: $5 IP or
VV:$6
TQ: $5/$20
Math: $13.79 oop receive $21.99 rebate(?)
My rebate was different, I think for half the cost so make sure to read the small print on yours.
National Catalina Event
Coupons Deals and More!
Catalina National Events Calendar
OYNO = Off Your Next Order
Purchase two (2) Jello Snacks, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) Jello Snacks, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) Jello Snacks, Receive $3 OYNO
ends 3/7/10
Purchase two (2) Old Bay Salmon, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three or more (3+) Old Bay Salmon, Receive $1.50 OYNO
ends 3/7/10
Purchase three (3) Stove Top Stuffing Mix, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Stove Top Stuffing Mix, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Stove Top Stuffing Mix, Receive $3 OYNO
ends 3/7/10
Purchase three (3) Kellogg’s Kids Cereals, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Kellogg’s Kids Cereals, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Kellogg’s Kids Cereals, Receive $4 OYNO
ends 3/10/10
Purchase four (4) Kleenex (60ct+), Receive $1 OYNO Catalina
Purchase five (5) Kleenex (60ct+), Receive $2 OYNO Catalina
Purchase six or more (6+) Kleenex (60ct+), Receive $3 OYNO Catalina
ends 3/21/10
Purchase three (3) Fiber One Bars Boxes, Receive $1.50 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Fiber One Bars Boxes, Receive $2.50 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Fiber One Bars Boxes, Receive $3.50 OYNO
ends 3/21/10
Purchase three (3) Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Receive $1.50 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Receive $2.50 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Receive $3.50 OYNO
ends 3/21/10
Purchase two (2) Oscar Mayer Bacon, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) Oscar Mayer Bacon, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) Oscar Mayer Bacon, Receive $3 OYNO
ends 3/21/10
Purchase four (4) Post Cereals, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Post Cereals, Receive $4 OYNO
ends 3/21/10
Purchase two (2) Depends, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase three (3) Depends, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+), Receive $4 OYNO
ends 3/21/10
Purchase three (3) Kraft-Nabisco 100 Calorie Pack Boxes, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Kraft-Nabisco 100 Calorie Pack Boxes, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Kraft-Nabisco 100 Calorie Pack Boxes, Receive $3 OYNO
runs 2/27 – 3/21/10
Purchase three (3) Crystal Light, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Crystal Light, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Crystal Light, Receive $4 OYNO
runs 3/1 – 3/21/10
Purchase two (2) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $3 OYNO
runs 3/5 – 3/28/10
Purchase two (2) Good Seasons Dry Dressings, Receive 75¢ OYNO
Purchase three (3) Good Seasons Dry Dressings, Receive $1.50 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) Good Seasons Dry Dressings, Receive 2.50 OYNO
runs 3/19 – 4/11/10
Purchase two (2) McCormick Extracts or Coloring, Receive $1.50 OYNO
Purchase three or more (3+) McCormick Extracts or Coloring, Receive $2.50 OYNO
runs 3/19 – 4/11/10
Purchase 3-4 (three or four) Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Receive Catalina good for one (1) Free Gallon of Milk
Purchase 5-6 (five or six) Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Receive Catalina good for two (2) Free Gallons of Milk
Purchase 7+ (seven or more) Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Receive Catalina good for three (3) Free Gallons of Milk
runs 3/19 – 4/10/10
Purchase three (3) Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Receive 75¢ OYNO
Purchase four (4) Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Receive $1.25 OYNO
runs 3/22 – 4/18/10
Purchase three (3) Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups, Receive 50¢ OYNO
Purchase four (4) Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups, Receive $1.50 OYNO
runs 3/22 – 4/18/10
Purchase two (2) Del Monte Dog Snacks, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) Del Monte Dog Snacks, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Del Monte Dog Snacks, Receive $3 OYNO
runs 3/22- 4/18/10
Purchase four (4) Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods, Receive $2 OYNO Catalina
Purchase five (5) Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods, Receive $3 OYNO Catalina
Purchase six or more (6+) Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods, Receive $4 OYNO Catalina
runs 3/22 – 4/18/10
Purchase two (2) Post Select Cereal, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) Post Select Cereal, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) Post Select Cereal, Receive $3 OYNO
runs 3/26 – 4/12/10
Purchase three (3) Post Pebbles Cereals, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Post Pebbles Cereals, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Post Pebbles Cereals, Receive $4 OYNO
runs 3/26 – 4/18/10
Purchase 24-35 Friskies Cat Food Cans, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase 36-47 Friskies Cat Food Cans, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase 48+ Friskies Cat Food Cans, Receive $4 OYNO
rus 3/26 – 4/18/10
Purchase two (2) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $3 OYNO
runs 4/19 – 5/16/10
Monday, March 1, 2010
Mineral Monday
Herbs of Grace I have never used their lip balm, only foundation and like it very much. Their foundation is my sil's favorite.
"~ March - 50% off Lip Balms!
Almost every month, we have something on sale at HerbsofGrace.com. This month it's Vegan Lip Balms. Next month it will be Brushes. Usually we offer 20% off, although this month we are offering a whopping 50% off the balms. Look for the coupon code at the top of our homepage. (balm1 - for the March Vegan Lip Balm sale)"
Joppa
They are launching a new website soon. Sadly their 20% off sale ended last light, but I'm sure they will have another soon.
LaurEss
Blush and Shadow still being clearanced at 50% off.
Aubrey Nicole I have not used anything from them, so if you try it let me know how you like it.
"~ March - 50% off Lip Balms!
Almost every month, we have something on sale at HerbsofGrace.com. This month it's Vegan Lip Balms. Next month it will be Brushes. Usually we offer 20% off, although this month we are offering a whopping 50% off the balms. Look for the coupon code at the top of our homepage. (balm1 - for the March Vegan Lip Balm sale)"
Joppa
They are launching a new website soon. Sadly their 20% off sale ended last light, but I'm sure they will have another soon.
LaurEss
Blush and Shadow still being clearanced at 50% off.
Aubrey Nicole I have not used anything from them, so if you try it let me know how you like it.
Meijer Ad 2/28-3/6
Dollar General
The Dollar General is now offering Store Coupons. I have not used any yet, but I assume you can combined those with manufacturer coupons like you can at the drugstores. Thanks to Money Saving Madness you can see what the coupon sheet looks like before heading to your store to find it. The sheet is only a sample not to print as far as I know.
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Walgreens~Free Purex
Rite Aid March Value Videos
Looks like some excellent coupons for March. Purex 3 in 1 $2 off and combine it with BOGO MQ (expires soon) will most likely make a great deal. $2 off Huggies, BOGOF Coke, $2 off Right Guard and a few others caught my attention.
Giant Eagle Market District $25
Giant Eagle~ Monthly Rewards
gI must admit I'm not too thrilled with the monthly rewards once again. You buy name brand products and get $ off Top Care or Nature's Basket. I don't normally buy Top Care because I get better deals on name brands especially at the drugstores; Nature's Basket seems quite pricey in my area.
Earn extra rewards at checkout when you purchase from the limited-time offers available each month. Simply purchase qualifying products from the list below and your money-saving coupons will print at the register! It's another way Giant Eagle® is committed to saving you money.
Current offers expire March 17, 2010.
Monthly Rewards at Checkout
Current offers expire March 17, 2010.
 | Print the list of qualifying products to earn extra money-saving rewards at checkout. |
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