Brooke Geery

Author: Brooke

Worst Shopping Trip Ever

On an especially rainy Sunday, I couldn't think of much better to do than hit a couple stores to go couponing, plus after my super successful Albertson's trip, I was feeling confident. But I made a few fatal mistakes. First of all, Sunday afternoon is probably the worst time ever to go the store. Not only is everyone else in Portland out shopping, but the deals at Target/Walgreens etc just started, so the shelves have already been cleared (and not yet restocked) by crazy couponers. Then, to make matters worse, I made the mistake of bringing Jared. He not only hates couponing cause I make him print me coupons all…
Read More

Albertsons for 88 Cents!

Last night Timbro threw down the gauntlet and challenged me to do a totally free shopping trip. While I've gotten plenty of items for free so far, I'm yet to walk out without paying anything because I have this pesky habit of buying things I actually need when I go shopping. Today though, I came pretty damn close at Albertsons spending $.88 out of pocket and saving $12.96 or 94%. I could have gotten out totally free, but we actually needed tortillas and they were on sale (with in ad coupon) for $.99, so I had to do it. I got: 2 loaves of Franz crushed wheat bread (regular $3.39,…
Read More

I Scream, You Scream, Ice Cream is Cheap at Safeway!

Of all the deals at Safeway this week, I must say I got the most excited about cheap ice cream, so I decided I would stock up. With the doubler (which incidentally I had no problem using a second in one week) the Breyers 1/2 gallons were $1.24, but an even better deal were the Magnum 3-packs, coming in at 99 cents each. I used all the coupons I had already printed (two magnum, 1 breyers) and now I have a freezer full of fattening deliciousness. I didn't wanna waste a slot on my doubler, so I also picked up some more chili peppers (I had two more coupons) and…
Read More

Double Coupons at Safeway

So big drama in the Safeway couponing world this week! The wording on the doubler has changed, stating that only one doubler can be used per week (instead of per trip as before.) Honestly, I'm not sure how they're enforcing this one, but I figured I'd better make that doubler count! I bought: 4 cans of Mandarin Oranges $5.01 ($6.76 - .50/2 coupon - .50 doubler - .$75 catalina that printed out. Now these we're supposed to be on sale and I didn't get charged a sale price, but I am still too cool to argue, so I basically wasted some money here.) 2 cans of diced green chilis $.98…
Read More

Target Trip- July 12, 2012

This week Target is offering a $5 gift card when you buy two bags of Purina catfood, which happened to have a $2 off coupon on Facebook (explaining my new facebook fandom) and I thought, hey, that seems like a pretty good deal. So I printed off my coupons and headed to Target today to get some. When I got there though, I realized the bags in question were 3lbs (tiny) making $5.59 each seem like not such a good deal. But I drove all the way there... and I figure Willis and Tyra are worth it, so I went for it. One of the keys to couponing is multiple…
Read More

Cheap Chapstick

Remember that Walgreens Register Reward I didn't know what to do with? Well, I actually put it to good use. I went snowboarding on Sunday and with summer snowboarding comes very chapped lips. I am really good at losing/washing Chapstick so I stopped at Walgreens in Sandy on the way up and picked up four sticks of Blistex (normally $1.69 each, on sale for $.99) and cashed in that $3.50. My total out of pocket (well actually out of the bottom of my purse) was $.46 and that's just smart shopping. Note: There are only 3 pictured. That's because I already managed to lose one. Duh.
Read More

Who Doesn’t Need More TP?

Walgreens is a harsh mistress when it comes to couponing, mainly cause they have some of the best deals, and get cleaned out quickly by other deal hungry shoppers, so I was half expecting to walk out empty handed on my mission for cheap toilet paper. But amazingly enough, the shelves were stocked with the 12 packs of Cottonelle I had coupons for and I grabbed the two I was after. Why two, you ask? Well the rumor was it would print a register reward if you bought two and hallelujah, it did, so I got $3.50 to use on a future purchase. All told I spent $9 out of…
Read More

Sweet Ass Coupons I Printed Today

Every day the Internet is filled with more coupons and if you have a lot of time to waste, you can find and print them all! Here's a couple I debatably wasted ink on today. $1/2 Krusteaz This one required filling out a form and then got fucked up cause I tried to use Firefox and it wanted me to use Safari, but I figured it out and got two! $1 off Oregon Chai No sign up required! Of course, it's totally something I wouldn't buy normally, but damn it's good. $.50 off Cottonelle Rumor has it there's a good deal at Walgreens on this stuff so I figured I…
Read More

Cheap Meat (That’s not actually meat)

Since I got a good deal on Taco Shells at Target, a taco night was inevitable and last night was the night! I stopped by Safeway to get some Morning Star Farms crumbles and take advantage of the sale (3.49 each) plus my $1 off coupons, plus the extra $.50 savings I had loaded on to my card. Then I ended up with an extra bonus: the cashier I went to double doubled my coupons, giving me the full $2 off with with the doubler, even though I was only eligible for $1. Win. So for a total of $2.97 (69% savings) I got: Two packages of Morning Star Farms…
Read More

Crab-tastic!

Realistically, coupons are nothing more than a clever marketing tactic to get you to buy things you otherwise wouldn't. And lately, it's been working on me. It's really hard to turn down something that is free to a few cents, even if I normally wouldn't buy it, which was the case with the packages of imitation crab meat I picked up this weekend for $.50 (regular price 9.98, on sale 2/$3 and I had a $1 off coupon.) For $.50, I wasn't going to not buy it, and in fact, I got two packages because I was able to print two coupons. I like to cook (and eat) so I…
Read More

Worst Shopping Trip Ever

On an especially rainy Sunday, I couldn't think of much better to do than hit a couple stores to go couponing, plus after my super successful Albertson's trip, I was feeling confident. But I made a few fatal mistakes. First of all, Sunday afternoon is probably the worst time ever to go the store. Not only is everyone else in Portland out shopping, but the deals at Target/Walgreens etc just started, so the shelves have already been cleared (and not yet restocked) by crazy couponers. Then, to make matters worse, I made the mistake of bringing Jared. He not only hates couponing cause I make him print me coupons all…
Read More

Albertsons for 88 Cents!

Last night Timbro threw down the gauntlet and challenged me to do a totally free shopping trip. While I've gotten plenty of items for free so far, I'm yet to walk out without paying anything because I have this pesky habit of buying things I actually need when I go shopping. Today though, I came pretty damn close at Albertsons spending $.88 out of pocket and saving $12.96 or 94%. I could have gotten out totally free, but we actually needed tortillas and they were on sale (with in ad coupon) for $.99, so I had to do it. I got: 2 loaves of Franz crushed wheat bread (regular $3.39,…
Read More

I Scream, You Scream, Ice Cream is Cheap at Safeway!

Of all the deals at Safeway this week, I must say I got the most excited about cheap ice cream, so I decided I would stock up. With the doubler (which incidentally I had no problem using a second in one week) the Breyers 1/2 gallons were $1.24, but an even better deal were the Magnum 3-packs, coming in at 99 cents each. I used all the coupons I had already printed (two magnum, 1 breyers) and now I have a freezer full of fattening deliciousness. I didn't wanna waste a slot on my doubler, so I also picked up some more chili peppers (I had two more coupons) and…
Read More

Double Coupons at Safeway

So big drama in the Safeway couponing world this week! The wording on the doubler has changed, stating that only one doubler can be used per week (instead of per trip as before.) Honestly, I'm not sure how they're enforcing this one, but I figured I'd better make that doubler count! I bought: 4 cans of Mandarin Oranges $5.01 ($6.76 - .50/2 coupon - .50 doubler - .$75 catalina that printed out. Now these we're supposed to be on sale and I didn't get charged a sale price, but I am still too cool to argue, so I basically wasted some money here.) 2 cans of diced green chilis $.98…
Read More

Target Trip- July 12, 2012

This week Target is offering a $5 gift card when you buy two bags of Purina catfood, which happened to have a $2 off coupon on Facebook (explaining my new facebook fandom) and I thought, hey, that seems like a pretty good deal. So I printed off my coupons and headed to Target today to get some. When I got there though, I realized the bags in question were 3lbs (tiny) making $5.59 each seem like not such a good deal. But I drove all the way there... and I figure Willis and Tyra are worth it, so I went for it. One of the keys to couponing is multiple…
Read More

Cheap Chapstick

Remember that Walgreens Register Reward I didn't know what to do with? Well, I actually put it to good use. I went snowboarding on Sunday and with summer snowboarding comes very chapped lips. I am really good at losing/washing Chapstick so I stopped at Walgreens in Sandy on the way up and picked up four sticks of Blistex (normally $1.69 each, on sale for $.99) and cashed in that $3.50. My total out of pocket (well actually out of the bottom of my purse) was $.46 and that's just smart shopping. Note: There are only 3 pictured. That's because I already managed to lose one. Duh.
Read More

Who Doesn’t Need More TP?

Walgreens is a harsh mistress when it comes to couponing, mainly cause they have some of the best deals, and get cleaned out quickly by other deal hungry shoppers, so I was half expecting to walk out empty handed on my mission for cheap toilet paper. But amazingly enough, the shelves were stocked with the 12 packs of Cottonelle I had coupons for and I grabbed the two I was after. Why two, you ask? Well the rumor was it would print a register reward if you bought two and hallelujah, it did, so I got $3.50 to use on a future purchase. All told I spent $9 out of…
Read More

Sweet Ass Coupons I Printed Today

Every day the Internet is filled with more coupons and if you have a lot of time to waste, you can find and print them all! Here's a couple I debatably wasted ink on today. $1/2 Krusteaz This one required filling out a form and then got fucked up cause I tried to use Firefox and it wanted me to use Safari, but I figured it out and got two! $1 off Oregon Chai No sign up required! Of course, it's totally something I wouldn't buy normally, but damn it's good. $.50 off Cottonelle Rumor has it there's a good deal at Walgreens on this stuff so I figured I…
Read More

Cheap Meat (That’s not actually meat)

Since I got a good deal on Taco Shells at Target, a taco night was inevitable and last night was the night! I stopped by Safeway to get some Morning Star Farms crumbles and take advantage of the sale (3.49 each) plus my $1 off coupons, plus the extra $.50 savings I had loaded on to my card. Then I ended up with an extra bonus: the cashier I went to double doubled my coupons, giving me the full $2 off with with the doubler, even though I was only eligible for $1. Win. So for a total of $2.97 (69% savings) I got: Two packages of Morning Star Farms…
Read More

Crab-tastic!

Realistically, coupons are nothing more than a clever marketing tactic to get you to buy things you otherwise wouldn't. And lately, it's been working on me. It's really hard to turn down something that is free to a few cents, even if I normally wouldn't buy it, which was the case with the packages of imitation crab meat I picked up this weekend for $.50 (regular price 9.98, on sale 2/$3 and I had a $1 off coupon.) For $.50, I wasn't going to not buy it, and in fact, I got two packages because I was able to print two coupons. I like to cook (and eat) so I…
Read More

Worst Shopping Trip Ever

On an especially rainy Sunday, I couldn't think of much better to do than hit a couple stores to go couponing, plus after my super successful Albertson's trip, I was feeling confident. But I made a few fatal mistakes. First of all, Sunday afternoon is probably the worst time ever to go the store. Not only is everyone else in Portland out shopping, but the deals at Target/Walgreens etc just started, so the shelves have already been cleared (and not yet restocked) by crazy couponers. Then, to make matters worse, I made the mistake of bringing Jared. He not only hates couponing cause I make him print me coupons all…
Read More

Albertsons for 88 Cents!

Last night Timbro threw down the gauntlet and challenged me to do a totally free shopping trip. While I've gotten plenty of items for free so far, I'm yet to walk out without paying anything because I have this pesky habit of buying things I actually need when I go shopping. Today though, I came pretty damn close at Albertsons spending $.88 out of pocket and saving $12.96 or 94%. I could have gotten out totally free, but we actually needed tortillas and they were on sale (with in ad coupon) for $.99, so I had to do it. I got: 2 loaves of Franz crushed wheat bread (regular $3.39,…
Read More

I Scream, You Scream, Ice Cream is Cheap at Safeway!

Of all the deals at Safeway this week, I must say I got the most excited about cheap ice cream, so I decided I would stock up. With the doubler (which incidentally I had no problem using a second in one week) the Breyers 1/2 gallons were $1.24, but an even better deal were the Magnum 3-packs, coming in at 99 cents each. I used all the coupons I had already printed (two magnum, 1 breyers) and now I have a freezer full of fattening deliciousness. I didn't wanna waste a slot on my doubler, so I also picked up some more chili peppers (I had two more coupons) and…
Read More

Double Coupons at Safeway

So big drama in the Safeway couponing world this week! The wording on the doubler has changed, stating that only one doubler can be used per week (instead of per trip as before.) Honestly, I'm not sure how they're enforcing this one, but I figured I'd better make that doubler count! I bought: 4 cans of Mandarin Oranges $5.01 ($6.76 - .50/2 coupon - .50 doubler - .$75 catalina that printed out. Now these we're supposed to be on sale and I didn't get charged a sale price, but I am still too cool to argue, so I basically wasted some money here.) 2 cans of diced green chilis $.98…
Read More

Target Trip- July 12, 2012

This week Target is offering a $5 gift card when you buy two bags of Purina catfood, which happened to have a $2 off coupon on Facebook (explaining my new facebook fandom) and I thought, hey, that seems like a pretty good deal. So I printed off my coupons and headed to Target today to get some. When I got there though, I realized the bags in question were 3lbs (tiny) making $5.59 each seem like not such a good deal. But I drove all the way there... and I figure Willis and Tyra are worth it, so I went for it. One of the keys to couponing is multiple…
Read More

Cheap Chapstick

Remember that Walgreens Register Reward I didn't know what to do with? Well, I actually put it to good use. I went snowboarding on Sunday and with summer snowboarding comes very chapped lips. I am really good at losing/washing Chapstick so I stopped at Walgreens in Sandy on the way up and picked up four sticks of Blistex (normally $1.69 each, on sale for $.99) and cashed in that $3.50. My total out of pocket (well actually out of the bottom of my purse) was $.46 and that's just smart shopping. Note: There are only 3 pictured. That's because I already managed to lose one. Duh.
Read More

Who Doesn’t Need More TP?

Walgreens is a harsh mistress when it comes to couponing, mainly cause they have some of the best deals, and get cleaned out quickly by other deal hungry shoppers, so I was half expecting to walk out empty handed on my mission for cheap toilet paper. But amazingly enough, the shelves were stocked with the 12 packs of Cottonelle I had coupons for and I grabbed the two I was after. Why two, you ask? Well the rumor was it would print a register reward if you bought two and hallelujah, it did, so I got $3.50 to use on a future purchase. All told I spent $9 out of…
Read More

Sweet Ass Coupons I Printed Today

Every day the Internet is filled with more coupons and if you have a lot of time to waste, you can find and print them all! Here's a couple I debatably wasted ink on today. $1/2 Krusteaz This one required filling out a form and then got fucked up cause I tried to use Firefox and it wanted me to use Safari, but I figured it out and got two! $1 off Oregon Chai No sign up required! Of course, it's totally something I wouldn't buy normally, but damn it's good. $.50 off Cottonelle Rumor has it there's a good deal at Walgreens on this stuff so I figured I…
Read More

Cheap Meat (That’s not actually meat)

Since I got a good deal on Taco Shells at Target, a taco night was inevitable and last night was the night! I stopped by Safeway to get some Morning Star Farms crumbles and take advantage of the sale (3.49 each) plus my $1 off coupons, plus the extra $.50 savings I had loaded on to my card. Then I ended up with an extra bonus: the cashier I went to double doubled my coupons, giving me the full $2 off with with the doubler, even though I was only eligible for $1. Win. So for a total of $2.97 (69% savings) I got: Two packages of Morning Star Farms…
Read More

Crab-tastic!

Realistically, coupons are nothing more than a clever marketing tactic to get you to buy things you otherwise wouldn't. And lately, it's been working on me. It's really hard to turn down something that is free to a few cents, even if I normally wouldn't buy it, which was the case with the packages of imitation crab meat I picked up this weekend for $.50 (regular price 9.98, on sale 2/$3 and I had a $1 off coupon.) For $.50, I wasn't going to not buy it, and in fact, I got two packages because I was able to print two coupons. I like to cook (and eat) so I…
Read More

Worst Shopping Trip Ever

On an especially rainy Sunday, I couldn't think of much better to do than hit a couple stores to go couponing, plus after my super successful Albertson's trip, I was feeling confident. But I made a few fatal mistakes. First of all, Sunday afternoon is probably the worst time ever to go the store. Not only is everyone else in Portland out shopping, but the deals at Target/Walgreens etc just started, so the shelves have already been cleared (and not yet restocked) by crazy couponers. Then, to make matters worse, I made the mistake of bringing Jared. He not only hates couponing cause I make him print me coupons all…
Read More

Albertsons for 88 Cents!

Last night Timbro threw down the gauntlet and challenged me to do a totally free shopping trip. While I've gotten plenty of items for free so far, I'm yet to walk out without paying anything because I have this pesky habit of buying things I actually need when I go shopping. Today though, I came pretty damn close at Albertsons spending $.88 out of pocket and saving $12.96 or 94%. I could have gotten out totally free, but we actually needed tortillas and they were on sale (with in ad coupon) for $.99, so I had to do it. I got: 2 loaves of Franz crushed wheat bread (regular $3.39,…
Read More

I Scream, You Scream, Ice Cream is Cheap at Safeway!

Of all the deals at Safeway this week, I must say I got the most excited about cheap ice cream, so I decided I would stock up. With the doubler (which incidentally I had no problem using a second in one week) the Breyers 1/2 gallons were $1.24, but an even better deal were the Magnum 3-packs, coming in at 99 cents each. I used all the coupons I had already printed (two magnum, 1 breyers) and now I have a freezer full of fattening deliciousness. I didn't wanna waste a slot on my doubler, so I also picked up some more chili peppers (I had two more coupons) and…
Read More

Double Coupons at Safeway

So big drama in the Safeway couponing world this week! The wording on the doubler has changed, stating that only one doubler can be used per week (instead of per trip as before.) Honestly, I'm not sure how they're enforcing this one, but I figured I'd better make that doubler count! I bought: 4 cans of Mandarin Oranges $5.01 ($6.76 - .50/2 coupon - .50 doubler - .$75 catalina that printed out. Now these we're supposed to be on sale and I didn't get charged a sale price, but I am still too cool to argue, so I basically wasted some money here.) 2 cans of diced green chilis $.98…
Read More

Target Trip- July 12, 2012

This week Target is offering a $5 gift card when you buy two bags of Purina catfood, which happened to have a $2 off coupon on Facebook (explaining my new facebook fandom) and I thought, hey, that seems like a pretty good deal. So I printed off my coupons and headed to Target today to get some. When I got there though, I realized the bags in question were 3lbs (tiny) making $5.59 each seem like not such a good deal. But I drove all the way there... and I figure Willis and Tyra are worth it, so I went for it. One of the keys to couponing is multiple…
Read More

Cheap Chapstick

Remember that Walgreens Register Reward I didn't know what to do with? Well, I actually put it to good use. I went snowboarding on Sunday and with summer snowboarding comes very chapped lips. I am really good at losing/washing Chapstick so I stopped at Walgreens in Sandy on the way up and picked up four sticks of Blistex (normally $1.69 each, on sale for $.99) and cashed in that $3.50. My total out of pocket (well actually out of the bottom of my purse) was $.46 and that's just smart shopping. Note: There are only 3 pictured. That's because I already managed to lose one. Duh.
Read More

Who Doesn’t Need More TP?

Walgreens is a harsh mistress when it comes to couponing, mainly cause they have some of the best deals, and get cleaned out quickly by other deal hungry shoppers, so I was half expecting to walk out empty handed on my mission for cheap toilet paper. But amazingly enough, the shelves were stocked with the 12 packs of Cottonelle I had coupons for and I grabbed the two I was after. Why two, you ask? Well the rumor was it would print a register reward if you bought two and hallelujah, it did, so I got $3.50 to use on a future purchase. All told I spent $9 out of…
Read More

Sweet Ass Coupons I Printed Today

Every day the Internet is filled with more coupons and if you have a lot of time to waste, you can find and print them all! Here's a couple I debatably wasted ink on today. $1/2 Krusteaz This one required filling out a form and then got fucked up cause I tried to use Firefox and it wanted me to use Safari, but I figured it out and got two! $1 off Oregon Chai No sign up required! Of course, it's totally something I wouldn't buy normally, but damn it's good. $.50 off Cottonelle Rumor has it there's a good deal at Walgreens on this stuff so I figured I…
Read More

Cheap Meat (That’s not actually meat)

Since I got a good deal on Taco Shells at Target, a taco night was inevitable and last night was the night! I stopped by Safeway to get some Morning Star Farms crumbles and take advantage of the sale (3.49 each) plus my $1 off coupons, plus the extra $.50 savings I had loaded on to my card. Then I ended up with an extra bonus: the cashier I went to double doubled my coupons, giving me the full $2 off with with the doubler, even though I was only eligible for $1. Win. So for a total of $2.97 (69% savings) I got: Two packages of Morning Star Farms…
Read More

Crab-tastic!

Realistically, coupons are nothing more than a clever marketing tactic to get you to buy things you otherwise wouldn't. And lately, it's been working on me. It's really hard to turn down something that is free to a few cents, even if I normally wouldn't buy it, which was the case with the packages of imitation crab meat I picked up this weekend for $.50 (regular price 9.98, on sale 2/$3 and I had a $1 off coupon.) For $.50, I wasn't going to not buy it, and in fact, I got two packages because I was able to print two coupons. I like to cook (and eat) so I…
Read More

Worst Shopping Trip Ever

On an especially rainy Sunday, I couldn't think of much better to do than hit a couple stores to go couponing, plus after my super successful Albertson's trip, I was feeling confident. But I made a few fatal mistakes. First of all, Sunday afternoon is probably the worst time ever to go the store. Not only is everyone else in Portland out shopping, but the deals at Target/Walgreens etc just started, so the shelves have already been cleared (and not yet restocked) by crazy couponers. Then, to make matters worse, I made the mistake of bringing Jared. He not only hates couponing cause I make him print me coupons all…
Read More

Albertsons for 88 Cents!

Last night Timbro threw down the gauntlet and challenged me to do a totally free shopping trip. While I've gotten plenty of items for free so far, I'm yet to walk out without paying anything because I have this pesky habit of buying things I actually need when I go shopping. Today though, I came pretty damn close at Albertsons spending $.88 out of pocket and saving $12.96 or 94%. I could have gotten out totally free, but we actually needed tortillas and they were on sale (with in ad coupon) for $.99, so I had to do it. I got: 2 loaves of Franz crushed wheat bread (regular $3.39,…
Read More

I Scream, You Scream, Ice Cream is Cheap at Safeway!

Of all the deals at Safeway this week, I must say I got the most excited about cheap ice cream, so I decided I would stock up. With the doubler (which incidentally I had no problem using a second in one week) the Breyers 1/2 gallons were $1.24, but an even better deal were the Magnum 3-packs, coming in at 99 cents each. I used all the coupons I had already printed (two magnum, 1 breyers) and now I have a freezer full of fattening deliciousness. I didn't wanna waste a slot on my doubler, so I also picked up some more chili peppers (I had two more coupons) and…
Read More

Double Coupons at Safeway

So big drama in the Safeway couponing world this week! The wording on the doubler has changed, stating that only one doubler can be used per week (instead of per trip as before.) Honestly, I'm not sure how they're enforcing this one, but I figured I'd better make that doubler count! I bought: 4 cans of Mandarin Oranges $5.01 ($6.76 - .50/2 coupon - .50 doubler - .$75 catalina that printed out. Now these we're supposed to be on sale and I didn't get charged a sale price, but I am still too cool to argue, so I basically wasted some money here.) 2 cans of diced green chilis $.98…
Read More

Target Trip- July 12, 2012

This week Target is offering a $5 gift card when you buy two bags of Purina catfood, which happened to have a $2 off coupon on Facebook (explaining my new facebook fandom) and I thought, hey, that seems like a pretty good deal. So I printed off my coupons and headed to Target today to get some. When I got there though, I realized the bags in question were 3lbs (tiny) making $5.59 each seem like not such a good deal. But I drove all the way there... and I figure Willis and Tyra are worth it, so I went for it. One of the keys to couponing is multiple…
Read More

Cheap Chapstick

Remember that Walgreens Register Reward I didn't know what to do with? Well, I actually put it to good use. I went snowboarding on Sunday and with summer snowboarding comes very chapped lips. I am really good at losing/washing Chapstick so I stopped at Walgreens in Sandy on the way up and picked up four sticks of Blistex (normally $1.69 each, on sale for $.99) and cashed in that $3.50. My total out of pocket (well actually out of the bottom of my purse) was $.46 and that's just smart shopping. Note: There are only 3 pictured. That's because I already managed to lose one. Duh.
Read More

Who Doesn’t Need More TP?

Walgreens is a harsh mistress when it comes to couponing, mainly cause they have some of the best deals, and get cleaned out quickly by other deal hungry shoppers, so I was half expecting to walk out empty handed on my mission for cheap toilet paper. But amazingly enough, the shelves were stocked with the 12 packs of Cottonelle I had coupons for and I grabbed the two I was after. Why two, you ask? Well the rumor was it would print a register reward if you bought two and hallelujah, it did, so I got $3.50 to use on a future purchase. All told I spent $9 out of…
Read More

Sweet Ass Coupons I Printed Today

Every day the Internet is filled with more coupons and if you have a lot of time to waste, you can find and print them all! Here's a couple I debatably wasted ink on today. $1/2 Krusteaz This one required filling out a form and then got fucked up cause I tried to use Firefox and it wanted me to use Safari, but I figured it out and got two! $1 off Oregon Chai No sign up required! Of course, it's totally something I wouldn't buy normally, but damn it's good. $.50 off Cottonelle Rumor has it there's a good deal at Walgreens on this stuff so I figured I…
Read More

Cheap Meat (That’s not actually meat)

Since I got a good deal on Taco Shells at Target, a taco night was inevitable and last night was the night! I stopped by Safeway to get some Morning Star Farms crumbles and take advantage of the sale (3.49 each) plus my $1 off coupons, plus the extra $.50 savings I had loaded on to my card. Then I ended up with an extra bonus: the cashier I went to double doubled my coupons, giving me the full $2 off with with the doubler, even though I was only eligible for $1. Win. So for a total of $2.97 (69% savings) I got: Two packages of Morning Star Farms…
Read More

Crab-tastic!

Realistically, coupons are nothing more than a clever marketing tactic to get you to buy things you otherwise wouldn't. And lately, it's been working on me. It's really hard to turn down something that is free to a few cents, even if I normally wouldn't buy it, which was the case with the packages of imitation crab meat I picked up this weekend for $.50 (regular price 9.98, on sale 2/$3 and I had a $1 off coupon.) For $.50, I wasn't going to not buy it, and in fact, I got two packages because I was able to print two coupons. I like to cook (and eat) so I…
Read More

Worst Shopping Trip Ever

On an especially rainy Sunday, I couldn't think of much better to do than hit a couple stores to go couponing, plus after my super successful Albertson's trip, I was feeling confident. But I made a few fatal mistakes. First of all, Sunday afternoon is probably the worst time ever to go the store. Not only is everyone else in Portland out shopping, but the deals at Target/Walgreens etc just started, so the shelves have already been cleared (and not yet restocked) by crazy couponers. Then, to make matters worse, I made the mistake of bringing Jared. He not only hates couponing cause I make him print me coupons all…
Read More

Albertsons for 88 Cents!

Last night Timbro threw down the gauntlet and challenged me to do a totally free shopping trip. While I've gotten plenty of items for free so far, I'm yet to walk out without paying anything because I have this pesky habit of buying things I actually need when I go shopping. Today though, I came pretty damn close at Albertsons spending $.88 out of pocket and saving $12.96 or 94%. I could have gotten out totally free, but we actually needed tortillas and they were on sale (with in ad coupon) for $.99, so I had to do it. I got: 2 loaves of Franz crushed wheat bread (regular $3.39,…
Read More

I Scream, You Scream, Ice Cream is Cheap at Safeway!

Of all the deals at Safeway this week, I must say I got the most excited about cheap ice cream, so I decided I would stock up. With the doubler (which incidentally I had no problem using a second in one week) the Breyers 1/2 gallons were $1.24, but an even better deal were the Magnum 3-packs, coming in at 99 cents each. I used all the coupons I had already printed (two magnum, 1 breyers) and now I have a freezer full of fattening deliciousness. I didn't wanna waste a slot on my doubler, so I also picked up some more chili peppers (I had two more coupons) and…
Read More

Double Coupons at Safeway

So big drama in the Safeway couponing world this week! The wording on the doubler has changed, stating that only one doubler can be used per week (instead of per trip as before.) Honestly, I'm not sure how they're enforcing this one, but I figured I'd better make that doubler count! I bought: 4 cans of Mandarin Oranges $5.01 ($6.76 - .50/2 coupon - .50 doubler - .$75 catalina that printed out. Now these we're supposed to be on sale and I didn't get charged a sale price, but I am still too cool to argue, so I basically wasted some money here.) 2 cans of diced green chilis $.98…
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Target Trip- July 12, 2012

This week Target is offering a $5 gift card when you buy two bags of Purina catfood, which happened to have a $2 off coupon on Facebook (explaining my new facebook fandom) and I thought, hey, that seems like a pretty good deal. So I printed off my coupons and headed to Target today to get some. When I got there though, I realized the bags in question were 3lbs (tiny) making $5.59 each seem like not such a good deal. But I drove all the way there... and I figure Willis and Tyra are worth it, so I went for it. One of the keys to couponing is multiple…
Read More

Cheap Chapstick

Remember that Walgreens Register Reward I didn't know what to do with? Well, I actually put it to good use. I went snowboarding on Sunday and with summer snowboarding comes very chapped lips. I am really good at losing/washing Chapstick so I stopped at Walgreens in Sandy on the way up and picked up four sticks of Blistex (normally $1.69 each, on sale for $.99) and cashed in that $3.50. My total out of pocket (well actually out of the bottom of my purse) was $.46 and that's just smart shopping. Note: There are only 3 pictured. That's because I already managed to lose one. Duh.
Read More

Who Doesn’t Need More TP?

Walgreens is a harsh mistress when it comes to couponing, mainly cause they have some of the best deals, and get cleaned out quickly by other deal hungry shoppers, so I was half expecting to walk out empty handed on my mission for cheap toilet paper. But amazingly enough, the shelves were stocked with the 12 packs of Cottonelle I had coupons for and I grabbed the two I was after. Why two, you ask? Well the rumor was it would print a register reward if you bought two and hallelujah, it did, so I got $3.50 to use on a future purchase. All told I spent $9 out of…
Read More

Sweet Ass Coupons I Printed Today

Every day the Internet is filled with more coupons and if you have a lot of time to waste, you can find and print them all! Here's a couple I debatably wasted ink on today. $1/2 Krusteaz This one required filling out a form and then got fucked up cause I tried to use Firefox and it wanted me to use Safari, but I figured it out and got two! $1 off Oregon Chai No sign up required! Of course, it's totally something I wouldn't buy normally, but damn it's good. $.50 off Cottonelle Rumor has it there's a good deal at Walgreens on this stuff so I figured I…
Read More

Cheap Meat (That’s not actually meat)

Since I got a good deal on Taco Shells at Target, a taco night was inevitable and last night was the night! I stopped by Safeway to get some Morning Star Farms crumbles and take advantage of the sale (3.49 each) plus my $1 off coupons, plus the extra $.50 savings I had loaded on to my card. Then I ended up with an extra bonus: the cashier I went to double doubled my coupons, giving me the full $2 off with with the doubler, even though I was only eligible for $1. Win. So for a total of $2.97 (69% savings) I got: Two packages of Morning Star Farms…
Read More

Crab-tastic!

Realistically, coupons are nothing more than a clever marketing tactic to get you to buy things you otherwise wouldn't. And lately, it's been working on me. It's really hard to turn down something that is free to a few cents, even if I normally wouldn't buy it, which was the case with the packages of imitation crab meat I picked up this weekend for $.50 (regular price 9.98, on sale 2/$3 and I had a $1 off coupon.) For $.50, I wasn't going to not buy it, and in fact, I got two packages because I was able to print two coupons. I like to cook (and eat) so I…
Read More

Worst Shopping Trip Ever

On an especially rainy Sunday, I couldn't think of much better to do than hit a couple stores to go couponing, plus after my super successful Albertson's trip, I was feeling confident. But I made a few fatal mistakes. First of all, Sunday afternoon is probably the worst time ever to go the store. Not only is everyone else in Portland out shopping, but the deals at Target/Walgreens etc just started, so the shelves have already been cleared (and not yet restocked) by crazy couponers. Then, to make matters worse, I made the mistake of bringing Jared. He not only hates couponing cause I make him print me coupons all…
Read More

Albertsons for 88 Cents!

Last night Timbro threw down the gauntlet and challenged me to do a totally free shopping trip. While I've gotten plenty of items for free so far, I'm yet to walk out without paying anything because I have this pesky habit of buying things I actually need when I go shopping. Today though, I came pretty damn close at Albertsons spending $.88 out of pocket and saving $12.96 or 94%. I could have gotten out totally free, but we actually needed tortillas and they were on sale (with in ad coupon) for $.99, so I had to do it. I got: 2 loaves of Franz crushed wheat bread (regular $3.39,…
Read More

I Scream, You Scream, Ice Cream is Cheap at Safeway!

Of all the deals at Safeway this week, I must say I got the most excited about cheap ice cream, so I decided I would stock up. With the doubler (which incidentally I had no problem using a second in one week) the Breyers 1/2 gallons were $1.24, but an even better deal were the Magnum 3-packs, coming in at 99 cents each. I used all the coupons I had already printed (two magnum, 1 breyers) and now I have a freezer full of fattening deliciousness. I didn't wanna waste a slot on my doubler, so I also picked up some more chili peppers (I had two more coupons) and…
Read More

Double Coupons at Safeway

So big drama in the Safeway couponing world this week! The wording on the doubler has changed, stating that only one doubler can be used per week (instead of per trip as before.) Honestly, I'm not sure how they're enforcing this one, but I figured I'd better make that doubler count! I bought: 4 cans of Mandarin Oranges $5.01 ($6.76 - .50/2 coupon - .50 doubler - .$75 catalina that printed out. Now these we're supposed to be on sale and I didn't get charged a sale price, but I am still too cool to argue, so I basically wasted some money here.) 2 cans of diced green chilis $.98…
Read More

Target Trip- July 12, 2012

This week Target is offering a $5 gift card when you buy two bags of Purina catfood, which happened to have a $2 off coupon on Facebook (explaining my new facebook fandom) and I thought, hey, that seems like a pretty good deal. So I printed off my coupons and headed to Target today to get some. When I got there though, I realized the bags in question were 3lbs (tiny) making $5.59 each seem like not such a good deal. But I drove all the way there... and I figure Willis and Tyra are worth it, so I went for it. One of the keys to couponing is multiple…
Read More

Cheap Chapstick

Remember that Walgreens Register Reward I didn't know what to do with? Well, I actually put it to good use. I went snowboarding on Sunday and with summer snowboarding comes very chapped lips. I am really good at losing/washing Chapstick so I stopped at Walgreens in Sandy on the way up and picked up four sticks of Blistex (normally $1.69 each, on sale for $.99) and cashed in that $3.50. My total out of pocket (well actually out of the bottom of my purse) was $.46 and that's just smart shopping. Note: There are only 3 pictured. That's because I already managed to lose one. Duh.
Read More

Who Doesn’t Need More TP?

Walgreens is a harsh mistress when it comes to couponing, mainly cause they have some of the best deals, and get cleaned out quickly by other deal hungry shoppers, so I was half expecting to walk out empty handed on my mission for cheap toilet paper. But amazingly enough, the shelves were stocked with the 12 packs of Cottonelle I had coupons for and I grabbed the two I was after. Why two, you ask? Well the rumor was it would print a register reward if you bought two and hallelujah, it did, so I got $3.50 to use on a future purchase. All told I spent $9 out of…
Read More

Sweet Ass Coupons I Printed Today

Every day the Internet is filled with more coupons and if you have a lot of time to waste, you can find and print them all! Here's a couple I debatably wasted ink on today. $1/2 Krusteaz This one required filling out a form and then got fucked up cause I tried to use Firefox and it wanted me to use Safari, but I figured it out and got two! $1 off Oregon Chai No sign up required! Of course, it's totally something I wouldn't buy normally, but damn it's good. $.50 off Cottonelle Rumor has it there's a good deal at Walgreens on this stuff so I figured I…
Read More

Cheap Meat (That’s not actually meat)

Since I got a good deal on Taco Shells at Target, a taco night was inevitable and last night was the night! I stopped by Safeway to get some Morning Star Farms crumbles and take advantage of the sale (3.49 each) plus my $1 off coupons, plus the extra $.50 savings I had loaded on to my card. Then I ended up with an extra bonus: the cashier I went to double doubled my coupons, giving me the full $2 off with with the doubler, even though I was only eligible for $1. Win. So for a total of $2.97 (69% savings) I got: Two packages of Morning Star Farms…
Read More

Crab-tastic!

Realistically, coupons are nothing more than a clever marketing tactic to get you to buy things you otherwise wouldn't. And lately, it's been working on me. It's really hard to turn down something that is free to a few cents, even if I normally wouldn't buy it, which was the case with the packages of imitation crab meat I picked up this weekend for $.50 (regular price 9.98, on sale 2/$3 and I had a $1 off coupon.) For $.50, I wasn't going to not buy it, and in fact, I got two packages because I was able to print two coupons. I like to cook (and eat) so I…
Read More

Worst Shopping Trip Ever

On an especially rainy Sunday, I couldn't think of much better to do than hit a couple stores to go couponing, plus after my super successful Albertson's trip, I was feeling confident. But I made a few fatal mistakes. First of all, Sunday afternoon is probably the worst time ever to go the store. Not only is everyone else in Portland out shopping, but the deals at Target/Walgreens etc just started, so the shelves have already been cleared (and not yet restocked) by crazy couponers. Then, to make matters worse, I made the mistake of bringing Jared. He not only hates couponing cause I make him print me coupons all…
Read More

Albertsons for 88 Cents!

Last night Timbro threw down the gauntlet and challenged me to do a totally free shopping trip. While I've gotten plenty of items for free so far, I'm yet to walk out without paying anything because I have this pesky habit of buying things I actually need when I go shopping. Today though, I came pretty damn close at Albertsons spending $.88 out of pocket and saving $12.96 or 94%. I could have gotten out totally free, but we actually needed tortillas and they were on sale (with in ad coupon) for $.99, so I had to do it. I got: 2 loaves of Franz crushed wheat bread (regular $3.39,…
Read More

I Scream, You Scream, Ice Cream is Cheap at Safeway!

Of all the deals at Safeway this week, I must say I got the most excited about cheap ice cream, so I decided I would stock up. With the doubler (which incidentally I had no problem using a second in one week) the Breyers 1/2 gallons were $1.24, but an even better deal were the Magnum 3-packs, coming in at 99 cents each. I used all the coupons I had already printed (two magnum, 1 breyers) and now I have a freezer full of fattening deliciousness. I didn't wanna waste a slot on my doubler, so I also picked up some more chili peppers (I had two more coupons) and…
Read More

Double Coupons at Safeway

So big drama in the Safeway couponing world this week! The wording on the doubler has changed, stating that only one doubler can be used per week (instead of per trip as before.) Honestly, I'm not sure how they're enforcing this one, but I figured I'd better make that doubler count! I bought: 4 cans of Mandarin Oranges $5.01 ($6.76 - .50/2 coupon - .50 doubler - .$75 catalina that printed out. Now these we're supposed to be on sale and I didn't get charged a sale price, but I am still too cool to argue, so I basically wasted some money here.) 2 cans of diced green chilis $.98…
Read More

Target Trip- July 12, 2012

This week Target is offering a $5 gift card when you buy two bags of Purina catfood, which happened to have a $2 off coupon on Facebook (explaining my new facebook fandom) and I thought, hey, that seems like a pretty good deal. So I printed off my coupons and headed to Target today to get some. When I got there though, I realized the bags in question were 3lbs (tiny) making $5.59 each seem like not such a good deal. But I drove all the way there... and I figure Willis and Tyra are worth it, so I went for it. One of the keys to couponing is multiple…
Read More

Cheap Chapstick

Remember that Walgreens Register Reward I didn't know what to do with? Well, I actually put it to good use. I went snowboarding on Sunday and with summer snowboarding comes very chapped lips. I am really good at losing/washing Chapstick so I stopped at Walgreens in Sandy on the way up and picked up four sticks of Blistex (normally $1.69 each, on sale for $.99) and cashed in that $3.50. My total out of pocket (well actually out of the bottom of my purse) was $.46 and that's just smart shopping. Note: There are only 3 pictured. That's because I already managed to lose one. Duh.
Read More

Who Doesn’t Need More TP?

Walgreens is a harsh mistress when it comes to couponing, mainly cause they have some of the best deals, and get cleaned out quickly by other deal hungry shoppers, so I was half expecting to walk out empty handed on my mission for cheap toilet paper. But amazingly enough, the shelves were stocked with the 12 packs of Cottonelle I had coupons for and I grabbed the two I was after. Why two, you ask? Well the rumor was it would print a register reward if you bought two and hallelujah, it did, so I got $3.50 to use on a future purchase. All told I spent $9 out of…
Read More

Sweet Ass Coupons I Printed Today

Every day the Internet is filled with more coupons and if you have a lot of time to waste, you can find and print them all! Here's a couple I debatably wasted ink on today. $1/2 Krusteaz This one required filling out a form and then got fucked up cause I tried to use Firefox and it wanted me to use Safari, but I figured it out and got two! $1 off Oregon Chai No sign up required! Of course, it's totally something I wouldn't buy normally, but damn it's good. $.50 off Cottonelle Rumor has it there's a good deal at Walgreens on this stuff so I figured I…
Read More

Cheap Meat (That’s not actually meat)

Since I got a good deal on Taco Shells at Target, a taco night was inevitable and last night was the night! I stopped by Safeway to get some Morning Star Farms crumbles and take advantage of the sale (3.49 each) plus my $1 off coupons, plus the extra $.50 savings I had loaded on to my card. Then I ended up with an extra bonus: the cashier I went to double doubled my coupons, giving me the full $2 off with with the doubler, even though I was only eligible for $1. Win. So for a total of $2.97 (69% savings) I got: Two packages of Morning Star Farms…
Read More

Crab-tastic!

Realistically, coupons are nothing more than a clever marketing tactic to get you to buy things you otherwise wouldn't. And lately, it's been working on me. It's really hard to turn down something that is free to a few cents, even if I normally wouldn't buy it, which was the case with the packages of imitation crab meat I picked up this weekend for $.50 (regular price 9.98, on sale 2/$3 and I had a $1 off coupon.) For $.50, I wasn't going to not buy it, and in fact, I got two packages because I was able to print two coupons. I like to cook (and eat) so I…
Read More

Worst Shopping Trip Ever

On an especially rainy Sunday, I couldn't think of much better to do than hit a couple stores to go couponing, plus after my super successful Albertson's trip, I was feeling confident. But I made a few fatal mistakes. First of all, Sunday afternoon is probably the worst time ever to go the store. Not only is everyone else in Portland out shopping, but the deals at Target/Walgreens etc just started, so the shelves have already been cleared (and not yet restocked) by crazy couponers. Then, to make matters worse, I made the mistake of bringing Jared. He not only hates couponing cause I make him print me coupons all…
Read More

Albertsons for 88 Cents!

Last night Timbro threw down the gauntlet and challenged me to do a totally free shopping trip. While I've gotten plenty of items for free so far, I'm yet to walk out without paying anything because I have this pesky habit of buying things I actually need when I go shopping. Today though, I came pretty damn close at Albertsons spending $.88 out of pocket and saving $12.96 or 94%. I could have gotten out totally free, but we actually needed tortillas and they were on sale (with in ad coupon) for $.99, so I had to do it. I got: 2 loaves of Franz crushed wheat bread (regular $3.39,…
Read More

I Scream, You Scream, Ice Cream is Cheap at Safeway!

Of all the deals at Safeway this week, I must say I got the most excited about cheap ice cream, so I decided I would stock up. With the doubler (which incidentally I had no problem using a second in one week) the Breyers 1/2 gallons were $1.24, but an even better deal were the Magnum 3-packs, coming in at 99 cents each. I used all the coupons I had already printed (two magnum, 1 breyers) and now I have a freezer full of fattening deliciousness. I didn't wanna waste a slot on my doubler, so I also picked up some more chili peppers (I had two more coupons) and…
Read More

Double Coupons at Safeway

So big drama in the Safeway couponing world this week! The wording on the doubler has changed, stating that only one doubler can be used per week (instead of per trip as before.) Honestly, I'm not sure how they're enforcing this one, but I figured I'd better make that doubler count! I bought: 4 cans of Mandarin Oranges $5.01 ($6.76 - .50/2 coupon - .50 doubler - .$75 catalina that printed out. Now these we're supposed to be on sale and I didn't get charged a sale price, but I am still too cool to argue, so I basically wasted some money here.) 2 cans of diced green chilis $.98…
Read More

Target Trip- July 12, 2012

This week Target is offering a $5 gift card when you buy two bags of Purina catfood, which happened to have a $2 off coupon on Facebook (explaining my new facebook fandom) and I thought, hey, that seems like a pretty good deal. So I printed off my coupons and headed to Target today to get some. When I got there though, I realized the bags in question were 3lbs (tiny) making $5.59 each seem like not such a good deal. But I drove all the way there... and I figure Willis and Tyra are worth it, so I went for it. One of the keys to couponing is multiple…
Read More

Cheap Chapstick

Remember that Walgreens Register Reward I didn't know what to do with? Well, I actually put it to good use. I went snowboarding on Sunday and with summer snowboarding comes very chapped lips. I am really good at losing/washing Chapstick so I stopped at Walgreens in Sandy on the way up and picked up four sticks of Blistex (normally $1.69 each, on sale for $.99) and cashed in that $3.50. My total out of pocket (well actually out of the bottom of my purse) was $.46 and that's just smart shopping. Note: There are only 3 pictured. That's because I already managed to lose one. Duh.
Read More

Who Doesn’t Need More TP?

Walgreens is a harsh mistress when it comes to couponing, mainly cause they have some of the best deals, and get cleaned out quickly by other deal hungry shoppers, so I was half expecting to walk out empty handed on my mission for cheap toilet paper. But amazingly enough, the shelves were stocked with the 12 packs of Cottonelle I had coupons for and I grabbed the two I was after. Why two, you ask? Well the rumor was it would print a register reward if you bought two and hallelujah, it did, so I got $3.50 to use on a future purchase. All told I spent $9 out of…
Read More

Sweet Ass Coupons I Printed Today

Every day the Internet is filled with more coupons and if you have a lot of time to waste, you can find and print them all! Here's a couple I debatably wasted ink on today. $1/2 Krusteaz This one required filling out a form and then got fucked up cause I tried to use Firefox and it wanted me to use Safari, but I figured it out and got two! $1 off Oregon Chai No sign up required! Of course, it's totally something I wouldn't buy normally, but damn it's good. $.50 off Cottonelle Rumor has it there's a good deal at Walgreens on this stuff so I figured I…
Read More

Cheap Meat (That’s not actually meat)

Since I got a good deal on Taco Shells at Target, a taco night was inevitable and last night was the night! I stopped by Safeway to get some Morning Star Farms crumbles and take advantage of the sale (3.49 each) plus my $1 off coupons, plus the extra $.50 savings I had loaded on to my card. Then I ended up with an extra bonus: the cashier I went to double doubled my coupons, giving me the full $2 off with with the doubler, even though I was only eligible for $1. Win. So for a total of $2.97 (69% savings) I got: Two packages of Morning Star Farms…
Read More

Crab-tastic!

Realistically, coupons are nothing more than a clever marketing tactic to get you to buy things you otherwise wouldn't. And lately, it's been working on me. It's really hard to turn down something that is free to a few cents, even if I normally wouldn't buy it, which was the case with the packages of imitation crab meat I picked up this weekend for $.50 (regular price 9.98, on sale 2/$3 and I had a $1 off coupon.) For $.50, I wasn't going to not buy it, and in fact, I got two packages because I was able to print two coupons. I like to cook (and eat) so I…
Read More

Worst Shopping Trip Ever

On an especially rainy Sunday, I couldn't think of much better to do than hit a couple stores to go couponing, plus after my super successful Albertson's trip, I was feeling confident. But I made a few fatal mistakes. First of all, Sunday afternoon is probably the worst time ever to go the store. Not only is everyone else in Portland out shopping, but the deals at Target/Walgreens etc just started, so the shelves have already been cleared (and not yet restocked) by crazy couponers. Then, to make matters worse, I made the mistake of bringing Jared. He not only hates couponing cause I make him print me coupons all…
Read More

Albertsons for 88 Cents!

Last night Timbro threw down the gauntlet and challenged me to do a totally free shopping trip. While I've gotten plenty of items for free so far, I'm yet to walk out without paying anything because I have this pesky habit of buying things I actually need when I go shopping. Today though, I came pretty damn close at Albertsons spending $.88 out of pocket and saving $12.96 or 94%. I could have gotten out totally free, but we actually needed tortillas and they were on sale (with in ad coupon) for $.99, so I had to do it. I got: 2 loaves of Franz crushed wheat bread (regular $3.39,…
Read More

I Scream, You Scream, Ice Cream is Cheap at Safeway!

Of all the deals at Safeway this week, I must say I got the most excited about cheap ice cream, so I decided I would stock up. With the doubler (which incidentally I had no problem using a second in one week) the Breyers 1/2 gallons were $1.24, but an even better deal were the Magnum 3-packs, coming in at 99 cents each. I used all the coupons I had already printed (two magnum, 1 breyers) and now I have a freezer full of fattening deliciousness. I didn't wanna waste a slot on my doubler, so I also picked up some more chili peppers (I had two more coupons) and…
Read More

Double Coupons at Safeway

So big drama in the Safeway couponing world this week! The wording on the doubler has changed, stating that only one doubler can be used per week (instead of per trip as before.) Honestly, I'm not sure how they're enforcing this one, but I figured I'd better make that doubler count! I bought: 4 cans of Mandarin Oranges $5.01 ($6.76 - .50/2 coupon - .50 doubler - .$75 catalina that printed out. Now these we're supposed to be on sale and I didn't get charged a sale price, but I am still too cool to argue, so I basically wasted some money here.) 2 cans of diced green chilis $.98…
Read More

Target Trip- July 12, 2012

This week Target is offering a $5 gift card when you buy two bags of Purina catfood, which happened to have a $2 off coupon on Facebook (explaining my new facebook fandom) and I thought, hey, that seems like a pretty good deal. So I printed off my coupons and headed to Target today to get some. When I got there though, I realized the bags in question were 3lbs (tiny) making $5.59 each seem like not such a good deal. But I drove all the way there... and I figure Willis and Tyra are worth it, so I went for it. One of the keys to couponing is multiple…
Read More

Cheap Chapstick

Remember that Walgreens Register Reward I didn't know what to do with? Well, I actually put it to good use. I went snowboarding on Sunday and with summer snowboarding comes very chapped lips. I am really good at losing/washing Chapstick so I stopped at Walgreens in Sandy on the way up and picked up four sticks of Blistex (normally $1.69 each, on sale for $.99) and cashed in that $3.50. My total out of pocket (well actually out of the bottom of my purse) was $.46 and that's just smart shopping. Note: There are only 3 pictured. That's because I already managed to lose one. Duh.
Read More

Who Doesn’t Need More TP?

Walgreens is a harsh mistress when it comes to couponing, mainly cause they have some of the best deals, and get cleaned out quickly by other deal hungry shoppers, so I was half expecting to walk out empty handed on my mission for cheap toilet paper. But amazingly enough, the shelves were stocked with the 12 packs of Cottonelle I had coupons for and I grabbed the two I was after. Why two, you ask? Well the rumor was it would print a register reward if you bought two and hallelujah, it did, so I got $3.50 to use on a future purchase. All told I spent $9 out of…
Read More

Sweet Ass Coupons I Printed Today

Every day the Internet is filled with more coupons and if you have a lot of time to waste, you can find and print them all! Here's a couple I debatably wasted ink on today. $1/2 Krusteaz This one required filling out a form and then got fucked up cause I tried to use Firefox and it wanted me to use Safari, but I figured it out and got two! $1 off Oregon Chai No sign up required! Of course, it's totally something I wouldn't buy normally, but damn it's good. $.50 off Cottonelle Rumor has it there's a good deal at Walgreens on this stuff so I figured I…
Read More

Cheap Meat (That’s not actually meat)

Since I got a good deal on Taco Shells at Target, a taco night was inevitable and last night was the night! I stopped by Safeway to get some Morning Star Farms crumbles and take advantage of the sale (3.49 each) plus my $1 off coupons, plus the extra $.50 savings I had loaded on to my card. Then I ended up with an extra bonus: the cashier I went to double doubled my coupons, giving me the full $2 off with with the doubler, even though I was only eligible for $1. Win. So for a total of $2.97 (69% savings) I got: Two packages of Morning Star Farms…
Read More

Crab-tastic!

Realistically, coupons are nothing more than a clever marketing tactic to get you to buy things you otherwise wouldn't. And lately, it's been working on me. It's really hard to turn down something that is free to a few cents, even if I normally wouldn't buy it, which was the case with the packages of imitation crab meat I picked up this weekend for $.50 (regular price 9.98, on sale 2/$3 and I had a $1 off coupon.) For $.50, I wasn't going to not buy it, and in fact, I got two packages because I was able to print two coupons. I like to cook (and eat) so I…
Read More