Adventures in Couponing
Some of you might not know my dirty, little secret: I seriously LOVE couponing! I was hooked after two of my sisters kept telling me all about their amazing deals and finally showed me how to create them myself. My first couponing trip took over 6 hours of prep work + driving around; I bought over $300 in products and paid less than $30 after coupons!! I was blown away!
Yesterday's trip wasn't as flashy. It took about 4 hours and I spent $60, but I saved over 70% off store prices. Whoo-hoo! A lot of this is going to be donated to some needy families in the area (and who isn't needy these days?) which makes me feel like I'm getting my shopping fix AND doing charity work at the same time! And I owe it all to Steph, Heidi and Hip2Save. :)
Here's my haul from yesterday:
Here's the price breakdown of each item (so you'll believe me!):
| Product | Orig Price | Coupons | Paid | Saved | Store |
| John Frieda Full Repair Mousse | $ 5.00 | $ 5.00 | $ - | 100% | Rite Aid |
| John Frieda Full Repair Mousse | $ 5.00 | $ 5.00 | $ - | 100% | Rite Aid |
| John Frieda Full Repair Mousse | $ 5.00 | $ 5.00 | $ - | 100% | Rite Aid |
| John Frieda Full Repair Shampoo | $ 5.00 | $ 4.00 | $ 1.00 | 80% | Rite Aid |
| L'Oreal Vive Pro Shampoo | $ 2.50 | $ 2.00 | $ 0.50 | 80% | Rite Aid |
| L'Oreal Vive Pro Shampoo | $ 2.50 | $ 2.00 | $ 0.50 | 80% | Rite Aid |
| L'Oreal Vive Pro Conditioner | $ 2.50 | $ 2.00 | $ 0.50 | 80% | Rite Aid |
| L'Oreal Vive Pro Conditioner | $ 2.50 | $ 2.00 | $ 0.50 | 80% | Rite Aid |
| Duracell AA Batteries 8 pack | $ 5.77 | $ 1.50 | $ 4.27 | 26% | Rite Aid |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Betty Crocker Cornbread Mix | $ 0.69 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.29 | 58% | Walgreens |
| Cinnamon Vitamins | $ 8.99 | $ 6.49 | $ 2.50 | 72% | Walgreens |
| Cinnamon Vitamins | $ 8.99 | $ 6.49 | $ 2.50 | 72% | Walgreens |
| Cinnamon Vitamins | $ 8.99 | $ 6.49 | $ 2.50 | 72% | Walgreens |
| Cinnamon Vitamins | $ 8.99 | $ 6.49 | $ 2.50 | 72% | Walgreens |
| Cinnamon Vitamins | $ 8.99 | $ 6.49 | $ 2.50 | 72% | Walgreens |
| Cinnamon Vitamins | $ 8.99 | $ 6.49 | $ 2.50 | 72% | Walgreens |
| Bilberry Vitamins | $ 9.79 | $ 6.90 | $ 2.90 | 70% | Walgreens |
| Bilberry Vitamins | $ 8.99 | $ 6.50 | $ 2.50 | 72% | Walgreens |
| Biotin Vitamins | $ 12.99 | $ 8.50 | $ 4.50 | 65% | Walgreens |
| Biotin Vitamins | $ 12.99 | $ 8.50 | $ 4.50 | 65% | Walgreens |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid Vitamins | $ 10.99 | $ 7.50 | $ 3.50 | 68% | Walgreens |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid Vitamins | $ 10.99 | $ 7.50 | $ 3.50 | 68% | Walgreens |
| Similac Infant Formula 1 qt. | $ 5.47 | $ 5.00 | $ 0.47 | 91% | Walmart |
| Similac Infant Formula 1 qt. | $ 5.47 | $ 5.00 | $ 0.47 | 91% | Walmart |
| Silk Almond Milk | $ 2.99 | $ 2.00 | $ 0.99 | 67% | Target |
| Silk Almond Milk | $ 2.99 | $ 2.00 | $ 0.99 | 67% | Target |
| Silk Almond Milk | $ 2.99 | $ 2.00 | $ 0.99 | 67% | Target |
| Silk Almond Milk | $ 2.99 | $ 2.00 | $ 0.99 | 67% | Target |
| Silk Almond Milk | $ 2.99 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.99 | 33% | Target |
| Silk Almond Milk | $ 2.99 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.99 | 33% | Target |
| Aveeno Lotion 2.5 oz | $ 2.99 | $ 3.00 | $ (0.01) | 100% | Target |
| Wishbone Salad Spritzer 7 oz | $ 1.43 | $ 0.95 | $ 0.48 | 66% | Target |
| Wishbone Salad Spritzer 7 oz | $ 1.43 | $ 0.95 | $ 0.48 | 66% | Target |
| Wishbone Salad Spritzer 7 oz | $ 1.43 | $ 0.95 | $ 0.48 | 66% | Target |
| Wishbone Salad Spritzer 7 oz | $ 1.43 | $ 0.95 | $ 0.48 | 66% | Target |
| $ 209.91 | $ 148.81 | $ 61.10 | 71% |
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ReplyDeleteI'm glad this works for you. A woman in my office is obsessed with it and does very well. I could never do it because once I start looking at ads, I want to buy things I don't need.
ReplyDeleteYeah, that can be dangerous! :) I really have to step back and ask myself if it's something I will actually use and/or something to donate to the Church vs. something I'm buying just because it's a good deal.
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