My Vons and Ralphs Shopping Trips

Today at Vons, I spent $17.90 and saved $30.92, which is 64%. Here's what I bought:
2 Aquafresh $.99 each = $1.98
1 Suave shampoo $.99
Cabbage $.29/pound
4 Lean Pockets $1.89 each = $7.56
4 Doritos $1.69 each = $6.76 - $.75 coupon doubled = $5.76
2 Dryers $2.88 each = $5.76

I also had a $5.00 coupon on freezer items from last time to help pay for this trip.


At Ralphs, I spent $22.63 and saved $26.01, which is 54%. Here's what I bought:
Cauliflower $.88/pound
2 Deluxe ice cream $5.00
2 4 pack Dannon yogurt $1.49 each = $2.98 - 2 $.40 coupons doubled = $1.78
2 Wheat Thins $1.99 each = $3.98
2 Cheezits $1.99 each = $3.98
2 Pringles $.99 each = $1.98
2 Oreos $1.99 each = $3.98

My Walgreens and CVS Shopping Trip

Yesterday at Walgreens, I spent $5.54 and saved $9.94, which is 65%. Here's what I bought:
2 Big Roll toilet paper $1.00
2 Irish Spring Deodorant $6.00 - 2 $1.00 coupons = $4.00 + $3.00 register rewards
5 Snickers,Nestle,Milky Way eggs $2.00
3 Russel Stover eggs $1.00

I also had $3.00 in register rewards from last time to help pay for this trip.


At CVS, I spent $8.15 and saved $18.57, which is 70%. Here's what I bought:
5 count Zyrtec $5.99 + $5.99 extra bucks
2 Irish Spring Bodywash $7.00 + 2 $.50 coupons = $6.00 + $4.00 extra bucks
PediaCare cough relief $5.99 - $1.00 coupon = $4.99 + $5.00 extra bucks

I also had $9.99 in extra bucks from last time to help pay for this shopping trip.

Brother and Wife

Brother and Wife

Guest post from: Natalie Walter

My brother and his wife recently moved to California and I miss them so much. They went out there for him to take his dream job and they seem to be loving it so far but you know, at the end of the day I really wish they were still here even as miserable as he was being so stuck in his old position. I really miss my nephews and I know that by the next time I get to see them they’re practically going to be little adults – the thought of missing them growing up makes me really sad. I love my brother so I got them a ADT Security Anaheim package as their housewarming gift – I’ve read bad things about how dangerous areas of California are – but I know they’ll be fine. He tells me they may come back in a few years but from the way they talk they love it too much to ever really consider moving. I guess it’s time I figure out a way to be happy without my brother here!

My Vons Shopping Trip

On Saturday at Vons, I spent $19.59 and saved $29.74, which is 60%. Here's what I bought:
1 Lucerne ice cream $2.88
2 Kleenex $.79 each = $1.58
3 2 qt. Lucerne Creamery ice cream $2.99 each = $5.97
1 16 pack Gogurt $3.77
7 Safeway frozen vegetables $.73 each = $5.11
Broccoli crowns $.99/pound
Zucchini $.99/pound

I also had a $5.00 coupon from last time that's good on new frozen items. The 2 qt. ice cream said new on the lid, so I asked the cashier if I could use the coupon. She said she hasn't figured out what the coupon's for yet, so she's just been giving it to everyone if they ask. That was lucky, and I earned another one!

My Walgreens and CVS Shopping Trip

Thursday at Walgreens, I spent $5.97 and saved $25.77, which is 82%. Here's what I bought:
Transaction #1
Walgreens Saline Nasal Mist $5.00 + $5.00 register rewards
Ajax $.59

I had $5.00 register rewards from last week to help pay for this, so this transaction was $1.02

Transaction #2
2 Softsoap Body Wash $6.00 + $3.00 register rewards

I used $5.00 register rewards from trans. #1. Total = $1.47

Transaction #3
4 Lays Stax $1.00 each = $4.00
1 Colgate Total Toothpaste $3.00 - $.75 coupon = $2.25 + $3.00 register rewards

I had $3.00 register rewards from trans. #2. Total = $3.48


At CVS, I spent $6.11 and saved $10.88, which is 65%. Here's what I bought:
1 Gold Emblem jelly beans $.99 + $.99 extra bucks
2 Softsoap Bodywash $7.00 + $5.00 extra bucks
Dozen eggs $1.49
Thermacare wrap $3.79 + $3.79 extra bucks

I had $8.00 in extra bucks from last time to help pay for this trip.

My Stater Bros. and Albertsons Shopping Trips

At Stater Bros, I spent $35.67 and saved $46.54, which is 57%. Here's what I bought:
2 Betty Crocker cake/brownie mix $.88 each = $1.76
5 Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper/Potatoes $.88 each = $4.40 - $1.25 coupons = $3.15
1 Progresso soup $.88
4 Pasta/Rice a roni $.75 each = $3.00
4 Fritos/Cheetos $1.49 each = $5.96 - $1.50 coupon = $4.46
4 Dole Juice $1.99 each = $7.96
1 Betty Crocker Frosting $2.89 - $.75 coupon = $2.14
Green beans $1.50/pound
2 Yoplait 4 packs $3.00
2 Hunts Pasta Sauce $.69 each = $1.38
3 Hunts Manwich $.69 each = $2.07
2 Chef Boyardee $.69 each = $1.38
3 Hunts Pudding $.95 each = $2.85



At Albertsons, I spent $19.81 and saved $23.77, which is 55%. Here's what I bought:
4 Francesco pasta sauce $.99 each = $3.96
8 Michelinas $.88 each = 7.04
2 Marinated chicken breast packs buy one get one free = $8.81

My Vons and Ralphs Shopping Trips

Today at Vons, I spent $48.64 and saved $49.18, which is 50%. Here's what I bought:
3 Oscar Meyer Deli Lunchmeat $2.49 each = $7.47 - $1.00 coupon = $6.47
5 Breyers $2.99 each = $14.95
4 Lunchables $.99 each = $3.96
1 Miracle Whip $2.49
4 Safeway can fruit $.79 each = $3.16
2 Lucerne sliced cheese $1.79 each = $3.58
6 Quaker rice cakes $6.00
1 Country Crock $2.99
1 Celery $.99
Zucchini $.99/pound


At Ralphs, I spent $18.00 and saved $32.25, which is 65%. Here's what I bought:
5 Marie Callendar entrees $10.00
10 Quaker rice cakes $10.00

I also had a $2.00 coupon from last time to help pay for this trip.