Marathon Shopping!

 I hit Rite Aid, Macey's, Walgreen's, and Buy Low today... with both kids in tow!! It would probably have gone a lot faster alone, but for some reason I want them to appreciate what it takes to feed our family and how it is possible for us to do other fun things, like dance lessons. Someday they will appreciate this!!!  :)

First Rite Aid

I did four transactions. 

#1: (2) Halls Plus Cough Drops @ 2/$3

Earned $1 +UP

-(2) .75/1 Halls Cough Drop

Paid: $1.70 (w/tax)

#2: (2) M&M's Easter candy @ 2/$4.88

Earned $1+UP

-$2/2 Mars Easter Candy (April All You mag)

-$1 +UP

Paid: $2.03

#3: (1) Gillette Pro Glide Razor @ $9.99

Earned $5 +UP

-$5/1 Gillette Pro Glide Razor (P&G Coupon Mailer)

-$1 +UP

Paid: $4.66

#4: (1) Rite Aid Lemon Extract @ .79

(1) 5 Prism 15pc Gum @ .99

(1) NYC White Eyeliner @ 40% off of .99

(2) 100 ct Nature Made Magnesium supplements @ B1G1 @ $5.49 ea.

-.50/1 any NYC cosmetic product

-(2)$1 off any Nature Made product (1 from April All You mag)

-$5 +UP

Paid: $.62

 Total Retail Value: $42.48 (w/tax)

Total Spent: $9.01  (w/tax)

less than 25% of retail

Now Macey's:

This was a quick stop. 

(1) Bucket (I'm going to store sugar in here) @ $4.49

(1) Lid Lifter @ $1.49

(1) Green Leaf Lettuce @ .89 ea

(1) Head Broccoli @ .68/lb

No Coupons

Paid: $8.20 (w/tax)

Walgreen's

      I did two transactions here.

#1:  (1) Travel size Men's Degree Deoderant

(1) Colgate Max 6oz @ $2.99

Earned $2.99 RR

-.75/1 any Colgate toothpaste 4+oz

-$1/1 any Men's Degree Deoderant

Paid: $2.50

#2: (2) cans Lindsay Olives @.99 ea

(2) Aleve Arthritis Easy Cap @ $6.79 ea

(1) Revlon Tweezer @ $2.49

(1) Revlon Emery Board 10 ct @ $1.49

(1) Puffs 56 ct Tissues @ .99

(1) Hershey's Almond Bar @ .39

-$3 off Aleve (in-ad coupon)

-(2) $2 off Aleve

-(2) $2 off any 1 Revlon Beauty Tool (online print coupon)

-$1/2 Lindsay Olives (April All You mag)

-$1/1 any 1 Revlon Eye Tool (Walgreen's April coupon booklet)

-.50/1 Puffs Tissue (P&G coupon mailer)

-$2.99 Register Rewards  

Paid: $ $2.34

Total Retail Value: $30.11 (w/tax)

Total Spent: $4.84 (w/tax)

Just over 10% of retail!

Finally.....

Buy Low

I have not heretofore been a Buy Low shopper. I am converted!

Today was the second and final day of their amazing weekly produce special. They were incredibly well stocked and the service was great! I thoroughly enjoyed my shopping experience and how quickly we were able to get in and out!

Here's what I got:

(1) Bunch Cilantro @ 3/$1

1.29 lb Red Onions @ 3lb/$1

4.10 lb Yellow Onions @ 4lb/$1

2.36 lb Cameo Apples @ 2lb/$1

9.73 lb Oranges @ 8lb/$1

(2) 1 lb bag Baby Carrots @ .79 ea

(4) Mangoes @ .69 ea

(3) Western Family Frozen Grape Juice Cocktail @ .88 ea

I was sad that they were out of the .88 apple juice, but considering how well stocked the produce was, I'll let it go. :)

I can only guess at the retail value in this transaction. Look at these crazy prices and know that the savings were huge.

Paid: $11.51

Look forward to future Buy Low savings! They have special days where the deals are hot. This Friday is Meat day. Check it out!!!

This was a long day! The savings were well worth it. Will sleep well tonight.

***How far can you stretch $33.56?***

:)