Here is my scenario for someone with NO Register Rewards.
In this scenario you’d spend $6.97 out of pocket (OOP), get $35.44 in merchandise, and end up with $2 in Register Rewards. You can send in for the Try Me FREE Schick rebate if you haven’t already and get back an additional $7.99 to make it a small Money Maker! *The Schick Rebate expires 8/18 and must be post marked by that date!
-I didn’t include the Stride until we know if the Stride Shift is included.
-If you have more deodorant coupons by all means buy more deodorant!
– I left the Schick for last in case you didn’t get the coupon in your paper.
– I’ve highlighted the copuons that count in your total in BLUE and those that don’t in RED.
Happy Shoppping! 🙂
Transaction #1 Buy
2- Head & Shoulders 13.5 or 14.2 2/$8
2 -Right Guard $3.99 B1G1 FREE
2 – Dry Idea $3.99 B1G1 FREE
1 – Pilot Frixion Erasable Gel Pens 2 pack $1.99
Total = $17.97
USE
1-B1G1 Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner, Any – 07-11-10 SS – valid up to $4.74
1-$1/1 Head & Shoulders shampoo or conditioner (ETS) – 08-15-10 RP
2 -B1G1 FREE Right Guard or Dry Idea product, Any – 07-25-10 RP up to $4.49
1-$1/1 Pilot Pen PRINT (under office supplies – click & save coupon)
1-$1/1 Pilot Frixion Gel Pens, 2pk, Wags Aug. Coupon Book
Total = $2.99
(Get Back $2 RR P&G)
Transaction #2 Buy
1 – Listerine Zero Mouthwash 16.9 oz. $2.99
1 – Pocket Folder $.17
Total = $3.16
USE
1-$.50/1 Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash (500 mL+), Reach Toothbrush, Floss, or Access Flosser, any – 08-01-10 SS or 04-11-10 RP
1 – In ad Q for Pocket Folder
1 – $2 RR P&G
Total = $.66
(Get Back $1 RR Listerine)
Transaction #3 Buy
2 – Aussie or Herbal Essences Hair Care 6 to 14 oz. $2.99
1 -Pocket Folder $.17
Total =$6.15
USE
1-B1 Herbal essences or Aussie product, G1 FREE Herbal essences or Aussie styler 08-01-10 PG – to $3.23
1 – In ad Q for Pocket Folder
1 – $1 RR Listerine
Total = $2.16
(Get Back $2 RR P&G)
Transaction #4 Buy
1 – Schick Hydro 3 or 5 Blade Razor System $7.99
2- Pocket Folder $.17
Total =$8.16
USE
1- $5/1 Schick Hydro Razor 08-08-10 SS
1 – In ad Q for Pocket Folder
1 – $2 RR P&G
Total = $1.16
(Get Back $2 RR Schick)
*Send in -Try Me FREE Schick MIR HERE, Get Back $7.99! (1 per household!) *Expires 8/18!
**(You may have taxes on some or all of these products depending on your area)
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We mainly get items at Costco that you have trouble getting coupons or great discounts for otherwise. Some fruits and veggies (mainly during winter months when reg. grocery stores don’t have great prices on them. Meats when I need to (I do stock up while gr. stores have them on special but we are fresh seafood lovers and Costco’s crab legs are half the price and we live in Ohio so seafood can get pretty expensive) Other than that we might get things we don’t usually find in the other stores that we like example being they have Mickey Mouse shaped organic chicken nuggets that have a whole grain breading that my daughter loves and a bag lasts us about 4-5 months (it’s a big bag) and is only around $8.
I would agree with Wendy. I can get chicken breasts and ground beef at Costco at a good price. Those are things I don’t want to have to think about since they are staples I use weekly. We also get our toilet paper and paper towels there because it is very hard to find decent coupons/sales on these items. The Costco brand toilet paper and paper towels are also very good quality. I do occasionally bring my calculator and make some calculations to make sure I’m getting the best deal in case things change.
I will say there are some things I have switched over to buying at Publix like Snyder’s pretzels because I can usually find a good coupon/sale situation with those.
We were big warehouse store shoppers. We have BJ’s in our area. We have pretty much eliminated using them all together since I started couponing. We did by a 64oz bottle of olive oil with a BJ’s coupon that made it 13.99, we thought that was a pretty good deal. In Addition…Rumor has it that this particular ware house store may start accepting competitor coupons if there are no size restrictions, if that happens then there may be good deals to be had then. I recently went into Sam’s and they do not accept coupons, why would anyone shop there, I couldn’t believe it.
thamnks for the deals…I can’t ever put these together! thanks
We do not shop at warehouse stores. I have never found them to be worth it. My Dad is a big fan of BJ’s, but I do not agree with him. Plus, I think it encourages us to over eat. I spend about 80 dollars a week on 2 adults and a baby, but I buy a lot of organic.
The only thing that I will buy there is the large container of Feta!! otherwise I totally agree that if you are willing to use coupons, shopping our way makes way more sense!
We have a Sam’s membership and still use it frequently. I, like Traci, think it is worth it to buy toliet paper and paper towels there. I also buy chicken breasts and olive oil on a regular basis and when we were using it, formula was a steal. We bought the Sam’s brand in a extra large can for $20. We spent a max of $40 a month on formula before our baby started eating solids. I don’t think you can beat that, on a regular basis. I also get some good kids clothes there at great prices.
With the first scenario couldn’t you also use the $1.50/2 coupon (off any two Right Guard or Dry Idea products) for the 2 you are buying?