Albertson's Doubles

I broke two shopping rules today and still did o.k.

1st Rule taking Sam shopping with me!

2nd taking a hungry Sam shopping with me!

The best part of this shopping trip is he paid for it!

Price before Sales and Coupons (both pictures)

$227.42

Paid OOP....$50.60

This is still around a 78% savings

16 Pkg. Hot Dogs

2 Loafs of Bread

1 Gallon Milk

2 Hefty Storage Bags

3 Snyder Pretzels

5 Kellogg's Cereal

9 Kraft Mac -n-Cheese singles

2 Frozen Pizza's

1 Marshmallows

1 Hershey Chocolates

1 Graham Crackers

3 South Beach bars

10 Hamburger Helper (chicken)

1 Crystal Light

1/2 lb. Salami

1 lb. Provolone

2 lbs Ham

NOT PICTURED...

2 Chicken meals

1 lb. Potato Wedges

Remember to feed your Husbands if you are taking them Shopping or your cart could also fill up.

Cheap Milk

Albertson's has Milk 3/$5 click here (If you can't find the coupon try 83202 zip code) for a $0.75 coupon use a double coupon from their ad or the Sunday's paper and get your milk for $0.17 a gallon!!!

You only have until Tuesday to get in on this deal!

I have not done this yet. And they were having problems with the coupon. I will update tomorrow if I have any problems.

Stocking up on Tuna!

Today's Early Morning Purchases...

Total before Sales and Coupons....$46.77

First Transaction

15 Tuna $1.25 each = $18.75 I used 4 $1.50 coupons + 2 $1 cats.= $10.75

4 Kraft Salad $1 each= $4 used 2 $1 peelies + used a double= $1

Frosted Flakes $1.99 I used $1 coupon + used a double= Free + $0.01 Money maker

2 $5 came off for the Epic Sale =$10 off

Total OOP= $1.74 + I received 3 $1 cats

Second Transaction

2 Kens Salad Dressing $2 each I used 2 $1 coupons which I doubled = FREE

Albertson's Doubles

I have no Picture Today as my sweet Children had everything in the house and put away before I knew what was going on.

Total before Sales and Coupons = $48.40

Albertson's this week has a Mix and Match Epic Event going on, You buy 10 items and get $5 off.
(equals $0.50per item)
They also have 2 double coupons in their add as well.

What I purchased Today....
2 Taco Bell Shells $1 each = $2
2 Taco Bell Hot Sauce $1 each = $2
4 Kraft Pasta Salads $1 each =$4
10 Starkist Tuna Pouches $1.25 each = $12.50
2 California Frozen Pizza's $5.49 each = $10.98
Total...$31.48

Coupons I Used....
2 peelies off the Kraft pasta Salad $1/2 which I doubled = $4
3 Starkist Tuna coupons $1.50 off 3 = $4.50
2 California Pizza Coupons $2 off = $4
Plus 2 $5 Epic Savings (watch your receipts to make sure the $5 comes off)
I also used a $4 cat.


Bringing my total down to...$5.98 OOP
I then received 2 $1 cats. from buying the Tuna. (Buy 5 Starkist Tunas and receive a $1 cat.)

**The Kraft Pasta Salad is $1 when you buy 10/ $5's comes off equaling $0.50 each some of the boxes have $1/2 peelies on them which makes the pasta salads Free.
10 boxes = $10 - $5epic sale = $5 - (5) $1 peelies= Free

Fun Summer Activities

Bowling centers throughout Pierce County are offering "kids bowl FREE"! Register your kid(s) and they can each bowl up to 2 free games every day during the summer. If you register at least one child, you will also qualify to purchase a family pass for $23.95, good for up to four adult family members to qualify for 2 games each per day all summer also!
Kids bowl Free!

Thank You! Kara

***$2.75 Shoe Rental***





Lakewood Stadium

152410 South 84th Street Lakewood ,WA 98499253-983-5019

10 A.M. (In the past you should try getting there by 9:30)

06/23/2009-06/25/2009
Wallace And Gromit (G)
City Of Ember (PG)

06/30/2009-07/02/2009
Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G)
Evan Almighty (PG)

07/07/2009-07/09/2009
Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
Nim's Island (PG)

07/14/2009-07/16/2009
Horton Hears A Who (G)
Inkheart (PG)

07/21/2009-07/23/2009
The Tale Of Despereaux (G)
Kung Fu Panda (PG)

07/28/2009-07/30/2009
Everyone's Hero (G)
Surf's Up (PG)

08/04/2009-08/06/2009
Igor (PG)
Journey To The Center Of The Earth (PG)

08/11/2009-08/13/2009
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G)
Bee Movie (PG)

08/18/2009-08/20/2009
Mr. Bean's Holiday (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)

08/25/2009-08/27/2009
Space Chimps (G)
Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa (PG)

Name that Price...

And the Winner is... Helen

I Paid $25.30 I also got RR's and cats. making these transactions worth while!

I did 9 Transactions @ Albertsons and 1 @ Walgreen's today.

Side note... You must be thinking... Is she saving money by driving back and forth to Albertsons? I drive my Husband to the Train Station every morning and Albertsons is along our route. Depending on the Sale or if they have doubler's I will stop there after dropping him off, I will also stop before or after picking him up. 38th Albertsons also lets me do multiple transactions.(I try to keep this to three max).

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I think it time again to Name that Price...

How much did I spend Out Of Pocket for everything pictured in both pictures?

The closest one wins 2 Salad Dressings and 1 Body Wash

(anyone can guess, however to win you need to be from the Wapato Park Ward)

Winner will be announced @ Church on Sunday.

3 carmels
2 Milks
1 St. Ives Body Wash
1 Purex
2 Nilla Cakesters
12 Bars S Hotdogs
3 Mcormick seasonings
3 Kens Salad Dressings
1 wholly Salsa
1 Wholly Guacamole
2 Loafs of Bread
1 Peperidge Farm Cookie
2 Powerade's
6 Fruit snacks
7 Granola Bars
2 Waters
10 Cereals
4 Ragus
2 Pasta Salads
Bananas
2 Skippy Peanut Butter
1 Frosting
1 Yougurt

When you leave your comment put down your favorite Salad Dressings.
Good Luck!

Rootbeer Floats

Friday the 19th Head on Over to A&W for a Free Root beer Float.

From 2-8p.m.

A&W 2006 Sixth Avenue Tacoma, WA 98403

Call your local A&W to see if they are participating.

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You can also head on Over to Orange Julius for a Free Smoothie with this coupon.

Michaels 50% off Coupon

If you go to Michael's Web site here you can print off a 50% off coupon. You can also use these at Jo Ann's Fabric.(They take competitor coupons) These are just in time for Summer projects or get a head start on Christmas.
Thank You Kara!

My Shopping Trip

Today's Shopping Trip Started @ Albertson's

where I did 2 Transactions
1st Transaction
8pack Gatorade $4.99
used $2 coupon

4 Bar S hot dogs $0.88 each = $3.52
used 2 $1/2 coupon + 2 doubler's

French Bread $1.99
Used free French Bread Coupon
Total before coupons= $10.50
Total After = $2.75
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2Transaction
2 Skippy Peanut Butter $2 each
used 2 $0.40 coupons

Wishbone spritzer $1.50
used $1 coupon Used Double

Wishbone Dressing $1.50
used $0.75

4 Waters $1.25 each
used 4 $0.50 coupons

2 General Mills Cereal $2 each
used $1/2 coupon
recieved a $5 gift card in cereal box.

4 Ragu pasta sauce $1.50 each
used 2 $0.30 and 2 $0.60 coupons

Breyers Ice Cream $3
used $1 coupon + doubler

Romaine Lettuce $.99
Red Leaf Lettuce $.99
used 2 $1 off produce coupons when you buy 2 waters

I also used a $10 Catalina from a previous purchase.

Total before Coupons $26.98
Total after Coupons $3.82 + I received a $10 Cat.

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Walgreens
2 Transactions

1st Transaction
2 milk $1.99 each

2 Oreo Cakesters 2/$5
used 2 $1 coupons on cakesters + used 2 $1.50 coupons on milk when you purchase oreo cakesters.

Purex complete 3-1 $6.99
used a $2 coupon

St Ives Body Wash $2.99
used $1.50 coupon

3 John Frieda Root Awakening $5
(Shampoo, Conditioner)
used 3 $3 coupons

2 carmels $.39 each
Used these for my fillers so I could use my $10 RR

Total before Coupons $37.06
Total after Coupons $9.56 + I recieved a total of $13 in RR's
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2 Transaction
St. Ives Body Wash $2.99
used $1.50 coupon
total... $1.77
Recieved $3 RR


Total Before Sales and Coupons...$125.25 worth of Product
Total OOP...$18.02

I have a $10 Cat. to use @ Albertsons
$5 Gift card from General Mills
+
$16 worth in RR's @ Walgreens

Coupon Binders

Here is my Binder of Choice!

It is a Case-it Dual 500 2 in 1 Adjustable Zipper Binder.

Case-It has it for $26.99 however I heard that these have been seen @ Target and Staples for cheaper.

Disney's A Christmas Carol Train Tour

Disney's Christmas Carol Train Tour click here.

This is a free Event!!

Get a behind-the-scene look at the magic, the spectacle, and the cutting edge technology of Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” starring Jim Carrey.

Click here for more information on what to expect

July 3-5th

Friday - Saturday: 9am - 7pm

Sunday: 9am - 4pm

King Street Station303

South Jackson Street

Seattle, WA 98104

Summer is coming!

Summer is coming along with Sunburns... There is a new product out there called Sundiwear they are giving out samples of their stickers. These stickers let you know when you or your child has had to much sun. Click here to get your sample.

Geo Trax DVD Free From Toys R Us

Free Geo Trax DVD here. These are great for Christmas, Birthdays or just a sweet surprise.

Click the country in the top right corner and then proceed with checkout. (this is totally free)

Husband vs. Wife

I thought I would share a funny Story with you today.

My Husband never cared about coupons or sales. If he wanted something he bought it. I on the other hand have always been addicted to Sales and coupons.

My favorite words (that seemed to always score me an eye roll) do you have a coupon for that.

The last 4 months I have been scoring big time @ the stores and our stockpile is growing with little out of pocket. Sam has seen this and is starting to realize the value of a coupon or free items.

A couple days ago Sam was reading that when you bought 2 bags of candy you got a free red box code. (a free movie rental) He kept reminding me of this offer and because I hadn't figured out a fantastic deal I wasn't really interested. We found ourselves @ Albertson's together and the last two things he put in the cart were 2 big bags of Mars candy $7.99 each. ($15.98 for candy! I didn't really care because he was paying) after we payed we waited for the code to print but nothing. With a disappointed husband we headed home and realized we had purchased the wrong brand. I had assured him I would return the chocolate and purchase the Hershey's brand.

I made my way back to the Store today with candy in hand the sweet Lady at customer service was in shock when she handed me $15.98 . She was thinking who in their right mind would buy 2 bags of candy for $15.98? But she doesn't know my Husband . I love that he is trying and that he sees the potential in a good deal he just needs more practice.

I decided to put his money to good use! He wanted a free DVD rental so I got him 2!

I spent $14.68 for everything pictured.

When you buy 2 Hershey bags get a free Red Box DVD Rental

Dryers Dibs 2/$5 buy $15 worth get a free Ice Cream + a DVD rental

I also had a coupon (code) for a Free loaf of French Bread

I used only 3 /$1coupons that I doubled total $6 off.

Hershey deal I don't believe is worth it but I might do the Ice Cream one again. With doubles it makes the dibs $1.50 each. great price plus you get a container of Ice Cream free.

And this is why I try not to take my Husband shopping. Unless he's paying!! LOL

Free Candy Bars

M&M / MARS has a promotion going on right now...Where they are giving away 250,000 Free candy bar coupons every Friday. Click here to claim your candybar. (there is a limit of four per household during this promotion)
Thank You Heather

Albertson's Doubles!

This would normally cost me $76.89

(plus 4 California flat bread melts not pictured)

I payed $1.26 (three transactions)

Kraft Sale buy $10 get $3 off to make the best of this sale use your double coupons.

example...

buy 4 Digiorno Flat Breads 4/$10-$3= $1.75 each

=$7

use 4 $1 coupons double 3 of them=$7 worth of coupons

= Free (this is technically considered overage and Albertson's has the right to double your coupon up to the $1.75 instead of the $2 meaning you would spend $0.75 for all four but they rarely do this)

Albertson's has their Grapes for $0.99lb.

Bone-In, Split Chicken Breast $0.99lb.

Reading Programs

Half Priced Books...

Tacoma Library

Free Zoo Day on August 22nd for those that complete their
Library Packets.

Borders

Kids Reading Challenge! Save 50% or more on selected items.

here's how it works:
Kids 12 and under read any 8 books.
List the books you've read on the Reading Challenge Worksheet. Have a parent/guardian sign the completed worksheet.
Bring your completed worksheet to any Borders or Walden books store between May 26 and August 31 to save 50% or more on selected items.

Barnes & Noble

1. Kids read any eight (8) books of their own choosing.

2. Kids use the Summer Reading Journal to tell us their favorite part of each book. A parent/guardian signs the journal when it's complete. You can also get a Spanish-language Reading Journal.

3. Children bring their completed Reading Journal to a Barnes & Noble store between May 26th & September 7th, 2009.

4. We'll give them a coupon for a FREE book! They choose from a list of exceptional paperback titles.* * Eligible books will be listed on the coupon. Choices must be made from available stock. No special orders. Limit of one (1) form per school-age child (grades 1-6), please. Incomplete forms will be ineligible for free books.

Hair Dryers

Looking for a new Hair Dryer, but don't want to break the bank? Look no further...Walgreen's has Hair Dryers for $19.99 when you purchase one a $10 RR prints out making your hair dryer equivalent to $9.99. (that is an O.K. deal).

You don't want to spend $10 on a Hair Dryer?

You don't have to because Walgreen's has this Revlon Hair Dryer on Sale for $12.99 (the store had them marked @ $19.99.I had her check the price and they rang up $12.99) which means after the $10 RR you receive back you payed $2.99 + tax for this Hair Dryer.

This is how my Transaction went....

Hair Dryer $12.99

box of Walgreen's crackers clearanced for $0.59 (I used this as my filler so I could use 2RR's)

Subtotal $13.58

I used a $4.50 RR

Plus a $5RR

Subtotal $4.08 + $1.21 tax

OOP...$5.29 and I received a $10 RR I can use on my next purchase.

Walgreen's also has Ecotrin $2 receive $2RR = Free (If you have a $2 coupon this is a money maker deal).

Fred Meyers

Fred Meyers

Extra Large Eggs or English Muffins 10/$10 w/store coupon

Bar S Hot Dogs $0.88 each use $1/2 coupon = 2/ $0.76

Trident Gum $0.69 use $.75 coupon =$0.06 possible overage

Rice Dream / Soy Dream (dairy free beverages) 3/$5 use $0.75 coupon here = $0.92

Kens Salad Dressing $1.50 use $1 coupon = $0.50

Fred Meyer Sour Cream $1