FREE Exercise shorts

At the Target by Lakeline Mall (not sure about any other locations) there are some C9 by Champion women's work out shorts on clearance 75% off. They just went from 50% to 75 % today because I was there yesterday along with today and noticed the price drop! They are marked either at $2.98 or $4.98. They are located in the athletic section by the dressing rooms.

A $5/1 coupon is available on Target.com which will make them FREE!

If you are in need of socks instead C9 by Champion has some for $5.99, after coupon $.99!

Any amount saved, pays!

The last month or so I have not done a lot of coupon or deal shopping. I haven't gone through my binder or bought a newspaper much in the last few weeks. I didn't even go to the store last week except to get bread, milk, and eggs. Which sounds good for the budget but we ended up eating out more often...so it technically wasn't!

I headed to Target yesterday morning to get a deal I saw on Deal Seeking Mom and needed to shop. I usually would just head to HEB for food shopping without a coupon plan in hand. I went a head and tried to pair some coupons with items I needed at Target. I ended up saving $40.90 and spending $66.78 (after a $10 GC from a pharmacy visit).

Not bad?

It's no awe inspiring.

But it made me think...saving any amount is better than nothing. Yeah I spent more than I saved. No I didn't find any excitable deals.

My point...we all like to pat ourselves on the back, brag a little, when we do a phenomenal job at saving with coupons and deals. But that shouldn't discourage us or others.

Because weather it's $5, $40, or $100 saved through coupons and sales. It adds up. Anyone should be proud and happy to have paid less.

And realistically the majority of couponers probably don't save like what we see on all those news segments and 'brag' posts every single time they go to the store.

I don't. I know it's hard to believe, but it's true!

So, Keep clipping and remember any amount saved, pays.

Skintimate and Edge shaving gel is on sale at Target for $1.99 regularly $2.24.

Use the $1.50/1 Target coupon (as always I have an abundance and can get more!)

Final cost $.49!

TARGET 50% off VALUE PACK CLEARANCE!

Target has there value pack merchandise on clearance for 50%! I'd hurry over there! Here's just a few deals I was able to snag!

Edge and Skintimate value pack of 4 $4.24

use $1.50/1 coupon (I have extras!)

final $.68 each!

Scott 24 pack toilet paper $7.48

use $1/1 from All You

final $6.48 or $.27 a roll!!

Crest tooth paste value pack of 4 $2.98

use $1/1 or $.75/1 from Sunday paper

final as low as $1.98 or $.49 each!

Up paper towel value pack of 12 rolls $6.74 or $.56 a roll!!

Market Pantry apple juice 2 pack $1.48!

Thanks, Laura!

Target 2/10

Transaction #1

4 Quaker chewy cereal bars $2.04

1 box instant oat meal $2.64

Use the $1/2 Quaker bar coupon

Use the $1/1 Instant oatmeal coupon

OOP $7.80

Receive $5 Gift Card promotion

Transaction #2

Up diapers $6.34

no coupon! :(

Dawn Foam Soap $2.25

use the $1.50/1 from booklet

Final cost $.75!

2 Orbit Multi pack gums 2 for $4

use the $1/1 coupon

Final cost $1 each!

Oreo's double stuffed $2.54

Use the Free coupon form FB promotion

Final cost FREE!

Nature Own bread $2.39

no coupon! :(

Bananas $1.17 ($.44 /lb)

no coupon! :(

2 Large Grapfruit $.50 each

no coupon! :(

2 Dozen Eggs $1.17 each

use BOGO coupon from FB promotion

Final cost $.58 each!

1 Dannoninos Yogurt 6 packs $1.97
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/10SS
Final cost $0.97!

4 Hefty one Zip bags $1

Use the $1/2 coupon

Final cost $.50 each!

**there were peelie coupons for $.20 off and I told cashier I was using my own coupons but she scanned them anyways! so I got them for $.30!**

3 Pixar bags from dollar section $1 each

no coupon! :(
2 Sobe Lifewater $1
Plus, use two $0.50/1 Target coupons
Final Cost $.50 each!
1 Clorox Green Works Cleaning Product $2.54
Use the $2/1 peelie coupons found on the cleaning products
Final cost as low as $0.54!
(Thanks, Tara!)
1 Cottonelle Aloe & E 12 Pack $6.49
Use the $.50/1 coupon
Plus, use the $1/1 Target coupon
Final cost $4.99!
2 Cottonelle Clean Wipes $3.64
Use the $0.50/1 coupon
Plus, use the $1/1 Target coupon
Final cost $2.14!
1 Skintimate and 1 Edge shaving gel $2.24 each
Use the Target $1.50/1
Final cost $.75!

I received credit for 4 reusable bags $.20

Total $36.96

used $5 gift crd form Transaction #1

OOP $31.96

Saved $37.04

TARGET 2/04

8 Cheese Nips are on a price-cut for $1.50 (until 2/13)
Use the $2/2 coupon
Final cost just $0.50 per box!
2 Wonka Gummies $1.59
Use the $1/1 printable coupon
Final Cost $.59!
4 Almond or York Pieces $2.24
Use the $1/1 Target coupon
And Use $1/1 York or Almond coupons from paper
Final cost $.24!
4 Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters $2.25
Use the $1/1 coupon
Final cost $1.25!
2 Dannon Yogurt 4 packs $1.89
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/10SS
Final cost $0.89!
4 Sobe Lifewater $1
Use the buy one get one free coupon
Final Cost $.50 each!
** just saw this for even better deal, hate when that happens!
Plus, use two $0.50/1 Target coupons
1 Clorox Green Works Cleaning Product $2.54
Use the $2/1 peelie coupons found on the cleaning products
Final cost as low as $0.54!
(Thanks, Tara!)
2 Cottonelle Aloe & E 12 Pack $6.49
Use the $.50/1 coupon
Plus, use the $1/1 Target coupon
Final cost $4.99!
3 Cottonelle Clean Wipes $3.64
Use the $0.50/1 coupon
Plus, use the $1/1 Target coupon
Final cost $2.14!
1 Skintimate shaving gel $2.24
Use the Target $1.50/1
Final cost $.75!
2 gallons and 1 half gallon (choc) milk $3.09
Use the coupon for buy 2 gallons white milk get 1/2 chocolate free!

OOP $40.86
SAVED $63.34!!

Is it bad???

I just shopped at Target today and felt like I was getting a bunch of great deals on things that I really need. Which doesn't happen a lot because most of the time I am sometimes 'stocking up' instead of buying for the week.

Well, I checked out and tried to pay close attention to the check out process. What things were ringing up for and then my coupons scanning correctly. But my girls were not being angels so I could not pay 100% attention. (Let me just say my oldest bit my young child. ugh.)

My total was $60 and I saved $44. Pretty good, I guess...I did feel a bit of coupon shopping deflation. I just had to get out of there and home so I waited to be home and relaxed before looking at me receipt.

I just looked over my receipt and noticed a few mistakes. **sigh** About $2.55 in coupons, I was charged regular price for 4 items that were on sale, and was charged for a yogurt that I didn't get. Now to put it into perspective that's about $5.35 OOP. Doesn't seem like much but at the same it kind of does.

I am debating going and talking to some one in customer service tonight. I usually don't. I never have before.

But the first thought I have is this is the exact reason I don't feel too bad when mistakes are made in my favor. It has happen to me. Does it even out? For whom? I don't know. Me or the store?

Honestly though I do feel bad and dishonest if I don't point our mistakes cashiers make when it's in my favor. I point out mistakes that the store makes, if I catch them during cash out.

But here's the big dilemma...is it bad? Bad to tell myself not to feel bad when mistakes are made in my favor? Especially if I see it while cashing out and don't say anything? Does it even out?

New Catalina Machines at Target.

Divas, have any of you been noticing the new Catalina coupon machines at Target??? Over the past few weeks I have been getting coupons print out at every check out. Some of them include $5 off $50 Toy purchase, $3 off softsoap emblems, $.75 off Wonka gummies, $5 off any $75 purchase, and a $5 off $25 Transformer, Star wars, Gi Joe toy purchase.

And these are Target coupons! On them it states that Target accepts one manufacture and one Target coupon per item. These new coupons are much easier to read and spot then the ones printing at the end of your receipt. I think it's pretty Swa-eet!

Target's Low Price Promise

Target wrote me back (that was fast!). It looks like I won't be getting my gift card. That is fine with me since it was in their policy, which they sent me. I suggest you print this out and bring it with you if you are trying to price match since my Target didn't have a copy at their customer service desk. Here it is:

Low Price Promise:

- Advertised prices from any qualifying competitor with a
store in your market/area will be matched
- Guest must bring in local competitor’s entire current
ad.
- The advertised price must be valid at the competitor
the
day the price match is requested.
- Single item price points.
- Match prices on identical items only.

Some price matching exclusions include:

Online retail promotions or products advertised on
 another company's
web or mobile sites, even those advertising
in-store prices.
Competitor's free product, bundled offers,
or special purchases
Gift cards and coupon offers
Sales tax promotions
Limited time or quantity items
Damaged product or opened packaging
Clearance or closeout items
Mail in offers
Product services (warranties, assembly, etc.)
Going-out-of-business liquidations
Special financing
Used or previously owned items
Display merchandise
Pricing or typographical errors
Club or loyalty programs
Mobile coupons
Target Portrait Studio, Optical, and Clinic offers

OOP $3.06 Saved $31.58

2 Boost kids $7.99 each

BOGO MQ printable

$5/1 MQ printable

2 Kashi Go Lean cereals $2.69 and $2.75

2 $3/1 MQ from mailer

2 Neosporin Lip $3.34 each

2 $3/1 MQ printable

Details for all coupons are on Hip2save.com

That's $24.99 in coupons. My receipt says saved $31.58...Target receipts confuse me because sometimes the saved amount on the bottom is more than the coupons used and other times it's less. Also, wanted to tell y'all who live in my same area, I like the Target by the mall better! they have way less beaping on coupons! A lot of the time the coupons will adjust price on their own. Good for the stress level but sad for overage.

Target clearance deals

I was at Target today and I tried to write down as many clearance items that had coupons as I could in the time I had. In case any of you are interested.

Betty Crocker Warm delites $1.16
Coupon: $.50/1

C and H sugar $1.57
Coupon: $.65/2

Specality Pace $2.41 (I saw some the next day for even cheaper...$1.4something)
Coupon: $1/1

Hamburger helper $1.06
Coupon:$.75/3

Zatarains $1.37
Coupon: $.75/2

Knorr Sides $.88
Coupon: $1/3

Febreze $1.77
Coupon: BOGO and $.50/1

The frangrance collect soy candles $2.88
Coupon: $3/2

Kotex in trail section $.97
Coupon $1/1
(does NOT exclude trail size)

Bagel-ful $1.32
No coupon I know about.

Paster Strudel $1.37
I know there is a coupon but can not find it...anybody know?

Laura told me about a bottle of Crisco oil on clearance as well. Coupon: $.55/1
Snag it for under a buck!!

Happy shopping!

**update: I just found a coupons to SAVE $.60 ON TWO when you buy any TWO Old El Paso® products on the Betty Crocker website. I remember seeing many of these products on clearance. The taco seasoning packets would probably be the cheapest deal.

Also a lot of the coupons mentioned can be printed from Smart Source online

deal shopping

Target::
Snickers bar $.62 used free Q (cashier messed up and put in $.60 for Q)
Bananas $.84
4 Eggo $1.50 each used 4 $1/1 Q
2 Dannon yogurt $2.39 each used 2 $1.1 Q
2 Kraft Cheese $3.64 used $1/2 Q (cashier messed up and charged me for one reg price instead of two sale priced cheeses)
2 market pantry butters $2.04 each
2 degree deoderant and 1 degree spray $3.64 each used BOGO Q, 2 $2 TQ, 2 $1.25/1 Q
bounty basic roll towels $.99 used $.25/1 Q and $.50/1 TQ
2 Solo Bare paper plate $1.50 used 2 $1/1 Q
2 Boex Kashi cereals $2.66 each used BOGO Q and 2 $1.50 TQ
Cascade Crystal Clear $3.14 used free Q
2 Eggs $1.96
OOP $13.25
YOU SAVED $52.19

CVS::
2/$2 Dawn Dish Soap Used $.25/1 and $.50/1 Q
2 Bic Soleil Razor/refill combo $2.99 each used $3/1 Q
2 gallons Oak Farm Milk $2.69 each
1 Colgate Toothpaste $3.49 used $1/1 Q
1 Honey Wheat Bread $2.69
OOP $.32
ECB's Used $14.50 ($4.50 ECB's was quarterly valued customer ECB!)
ECB's Recieved $3

Walgreens::
3/$9 Listerines used 3 $2/1 Q
2 Brite 6 pk Sponges $1.25 each used $.75/2 Q
OOP $5.75
RR's Used $0
RR's Recieved $3

today's target trip

My Target plan

1 DanActive $2
Use the $1 coupon from the 3/1 or 5/10SS
Final cost $1!

3X's Skintimate Shave gel
Use the $1 Target coupon
Plus, use the .75 coupon from the 4/26SS
Note: original priced at 2.24 I think.

2X's Banana Boat Sunscreen in the Travel Section is only .99
Use the $1 coupon from the 5/3SS (does not exclude travel size)
Final cost FREE!

1 Select Quaker True Delights bars $2.50
Use the $1 coupon from here
Plus, use the $1 Target coupon
Final cost .50 per box!

1 Granny Smith or Sonya Apples .99 per lb.
Buy 1 lb and use the $1 Target coupon
Final cost FREE!
Note: On this one I bought pink lady apples for 1.29/lb and just weighted it to be sure I got just over half a pound.

1 Quaker Granola Bites (hanging by the register) $1
Use the $1 coupon from the the 3/29RP
Final cost FREE!

2X's Buy 1 Crystal Light Drink Mix $2.99
Buy 1 Crystal Light Skin Essentials $2.99
Use $1 coupon from here
Use 1 FREE Crystal Light Essential coupon from here (will take off $2.99)
Use 2 $1 Target coupons
Final cost both FREE!

1 Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs $1.93
Use $1 coupon from here
Plus, use the $1 Target coupon
Final cost FREE + .07 in overage!!

3X'sBuy 2 Easy Mac and Cheese Single Serve Cups .77 each
Use the $1 coupon from here
Final cost .27!

1 Buy 2 Kraft Mayo $1.99 each
Use 2 $1 coupons from here
Plus, use 1 $1/2 Target coupon
Final cost .49 each!

1 Buy 2 Kraft Salad Dressings $1.59 each
Use 2 $1 coupons from here
Plus, use 1 $1/2 Target coupon
Final cost .09 each

1 A1 Steak Sauce (small bottle) $2.09
Use the $2 coupon from the 5/10SS
Final cost .09!

20 Yoplait Yogurts $.52 each=$10.40
3 $.40/6 Manf.
2 $1/10 Target Q

OOP $7.20 that's $.36 a yogurt.

3 jellos on clearance $.44 each=$1.32
$1/1 manf Q (new kraft Q)

$.10 each!!

2 Oscar Myer sandwich meat $3.04=$6.08
1 $1/2 manf Q
1 $1/2 target Q

1 Bic Soleil Razor $6.99 and refil $6.49
BOGO manf Q
$2 Razor Manf Q
$2 Refill Manf Q
OOP $2.49

4 Clearanced kraft philly cream cheese $.64=$2.56
2 $1/2 Manf Q (new kraft Q)

OOP $.56 

1 Bagefuls $2.19 (i think)

$1/1 Manf Q

Clearanced mexican velveeta $2.58

$1/1 Manf Q (new kraft Q)

Items without Q:
clearanced Plugra butter rang as $1.74 but was suppose to be $.36 (have to go back to have fixed)
1 gallon milk 
2 popsickles
2lb bag russet poatoes

I spent $33.61 and my receipt says I saved $52.53 but I added all the coupons and came up with $60.42. Only one gave me trouble all others scanned and accepted no problems. :) And that is not including the savings from clearanced items! I used a wopping 48 coupons!!!

Michael was my cashier and I LOVE him! I thanked him for being so patient and nice about my coupons telling him some cashiers get angry. His reply was 'they must not be good employees if they get angry." I couldn't have agreed more!