Remember the post I did about Mom Saves Money giving away clipped coupons? Well, I won!!! I love getting coupons from others since we have such lousy coupons in the Quad Cities.
I better find some time to pull all the expired coupons out of my binder to make room for the new ones.
Isn't it nice when little things in life make you so happy? =)
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Black Friday Shopping
Last Friday, Hubs and I did the 4am shopping thing. Neither of us had ever done this, and did we have fun!
First of all, let me say that I don't think I'll ever be one of those that camps out for hours waiting to get in. There were people literally camping in front of Best Buy starting Wednesday. The line had started in front of Target by 5pm on Thursday. No way. While my patience is usually pretty good, I don't think I could handle hours waiting in line.
We arrived at Kohl's at 3:50am. There were probably 150-200 people in line ahead of us, but everyone was very nice. When the doors opened at 4am, there wasn't any pushing - most people followed along in line. We were able to score everything on our list in about 25 minutes. However, by then, the checkout line was all the way down the depth of the store, and about a quarter way the length. From the time we got in line to the time we walked out to the car was 45 minutes.
After Kohl's, we grabbed some breakfast through a drive-thru, and headed to Staples. There was waited in line about 20 minutes, and there were maybe 75 people ahead of us. Doors opened at 6am, and once inside, we hit the jackpot. We were able to get everything that was on our list. Having learned a lesson at Kohl's, we got in the checkout line within 15 minutes, and then took turns waiting while the other continued to shop. That system worked really well and will be used again! The one bad thing about Staples was that there were line jumpers. People who weren't in line just walked in. I wish the store would have done a better job letting the line in first.
After Staples, our final stop was going to be Menards. They also opened at 6am, so we knew our chances were slim to find the things on our list. We drove by at 6:45am, and there wasn't a single parking spot available. Cars were waiting in line to park! We decided to call it a day there and just skip Menards all together, as we were very happy with all our purchases.
After being home for a few hours, I headed back out - this time to Walgreens and CVS. I had Lubriderm coupons and wanted to use them up before the monthly Register Reward ended on Saturday. I think I shopped at five different Walgreens, doing fairly well. Still had a little of the cashier attitude (had my most unfavorite cashier at one location - you know the type, the one to avoid like the plague, but NO one else was around so I had to go to her lane) but overall it was good. I was able to score lots of things for the mom & dad stash box. In fact, box number 2 was started! I can't wait to deliver the goodies to them.
First of all, let me say that I don't think I'll ever be one of those that camps out for hours waiting to get in. There were people literally camping in front of Best Buy starting Wednesday. The line had started in front of Target by 5pm on Thursday. No way. While my patience is usually pretty good, I don't think I could handle hours waiting in line.
We arrived at Kohl's at 3:50am. There were probably 150-200 people in line ahead of us, but everyone was very nice. When the doors opened at 4am, there wasn't any pushing - most people followed along in line. We were able to score everything on our list in about 25 minutes. However, by then, the checkout line was all the way down the depth of the store, and about a quarter way the length. From the time we got in line to the time we walked out to the car was 45 minutes.
After Kohl's, we grabbed some breakfast through a drive-thru, and headed to Staples. There was waited in line about 20 minutes, and there were maybe 75 people ahead of us. Doors opened at 6am, and once inside, we hit the jackpot. We were able to get everything that was on our list. Having learned a lesson at Kohl's, we got in the checkout line within 15 minutes, and then took turns waiting while the other continued to shop. That system worked really well and will be used again! The one bad thing about Staples was that there were line jumpers. People who weren't in line just walked in. I wish the store would have done a better job letting the line in first.
After Staples, our final stop was going to be Menards. They also opened at 6am, so we knew our chances were slim to find the things on our list. We drove by at 6:45am, and there wasn't a single parking spot available. Cars were waiting in line to park! We decided to call it a day there and just skip Menards all together, as we were very happy with all our purchases.
After being home for a few hours, I headed back out - this time to Walgreens and CVS. I had Lubriderm coupons and wanted to use them up before the monthly Register Reward ended on Saturday. I think I shopped at five different Walgreens, doing fairly well. Still had a little of the cashier attitude (had my most unfavorite cashier at one location - you know the type, the one to avoid like the plague, but NO one else was around so I had to go to her lane) but overall it was good. I was able to score lots of things for the mom & dad stash box. In fact, box number 2 was started! I can't wait to deliver the goodies to them.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Win Coupons!
Mom Saves Money is giving away 200 clipped coupons. Stop by her site and enter!
http://www.momsavesmoney.net/2009/11/giveaway-600-clipped-coupons-3-winners.html
http://www.momsavesmoney.net/2009/11/giveaway-600-clipped-coupons-3-winners.html
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Pantry Organization
Since I started couponing earlier this year, our pantry has slowly but surely developed. I think I can declare it "official" as hubs and I spent this morning organizing it. The best part was not only did we do the pantry, we also did the kitchen cupboards.
Hubs was amazed with everything we have in stock. Hopefully now that we both have had a visual reminder of what we own, we will be able to better meal plan.
Hubs was amazed with everything we have in stock. Hopefully now that we both have had a visual reminder of what we own, we will be able to better meal plan.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
What a Nice Surprise
So, I vent about Walgreens. And what happens? I have a great trip tonight. No beeps. No cashier attitude. No coupon problems. It was wonderful!!
The best part? My pre-tax subtotal was 3 cents.
2 Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice @ 2/$5 minus $4 (2 x $2/1 coupons) = $1.00
2 Skippy Peanut Butters @ 2/$3 minus $1 coupon = $2.00
1 Ricola Mixed Berry Drops @ $1 = $1.00
1 Snuggle Liquid Softener @$3.50 minus $3 coupon = $.50
1 Aussie Hair Conditioner @ $2.99 minus $1 coupon = $1.99
2 Theraflu Liquids @ 2/$10 minus $4 (2x$2/1 coupons) minus $4 (Walgreens coupon) = $2.00
1 Votive Candle @17 cents (filler item) = $.17
2 cans tuna (needed dog food) @ $1.19 = $2.38
1 Tums Dual Action @ $7.99 minus $3 coupon = $4.99
I paid with $16 register rewards, and had a remaining balance of $.03 (plus tax = $.77). I received $9 register rewards back. Overall - I'm a happy Walgreens customer tonight.
The best part? My pre-tax subtotal was 3 cents.
2 Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice @ 2/$5 minus $4 (2 x $2/1 coupons) = $1.00
2 Skippy Peanut Butters @ 2/$3 minus $1 coupon = $2.00
1 Ricola Mixed Berry Drops @ $1 = $1.00
1 Snuggle Liquid Softener @$3.50 minus $3 coupon = $.50
1 Aussie Hair Conditioner @ $2.99 minus $1 coupon = $1.99
2 Theraflu Liquids @ 2/$10 minus $4 (2x$2/1 coupons) minus $4 (Walgreens coupon) = $2.00
1 Votive Candle @17 cents (filler item) = $.17
2 cans tuna (needed dog food) @ $1.19 = $2.38
1 Tums Dual Action @ $7.99 minus $3 coupon = $4.99
I paid with $16 register rewards, and had a remaining balance of $.03 (plus tax = $.77). I received $9 register rewards back. Overall - I'm a happy Walgreens customer tonight.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Walgreens...UGH!
I wish I could walk away. I wish I could let the deals go right on by. But I can't.
So I continue to shop at Walgreens, hating every moment of it. I always walk into the store hoping that my favorite cosmetics cashiers are working, but they rarely are. A majority of the cashiers are just rude and don't like couponers (or, at least, me). They make mistakes, but blame me. I try to be nice, but yet stand my ground. Last night however, I lost it.
After filling my cart, I found an empty aisle, broke out my calculator, and made sure that my order would not produce a pre-tax total of zero or less. I triple checked my items to coupons ratio and everything was in line. During checkout, the register wouldn't take my $4 register reward coupon. Standing my ground, the manager finally just "cashed out" my receipt, and my subtotal was $3.97 which is why the register reward wouldn't go through.
Rolling my eyes, I went and grabbed one more 12-cent item to bring my total up. During the re-check out process, now my subtotal was more than this one additional item. I asked the clerk if I could compare to the first receipt to see the difference. She told me she didn't know where it was. The manager stopped back and told her where it was and to let me see if. The cashier still wouldn't give it to me. I was in a time crunch, so I left.
After I got home, I refigured everything and discovered what happened. The cashier failed to charge me for one of my items the first time around. I was right and she was wrong. But yet, I'm the one standing there trying to hold my ground, as other customers are getting mad at me. In the end, I'm the bad customer and I have to fix the problem - even though the problem was never mine to begin with.
Man, I hate Walgreens.
So I continue to shop at Walgreens, hating every moment of it. I always walk into the store hoping that my favorite cosmetics cashiers are working, but they rarely are. A majority of the cashiers are just rude and don't like couponers (or, at least, me). They make mistakes, but blame me. I try to be nice, but yet stand my ground. Last night however, I lost it.
After filling my cart, I found an empty aisle, broke out my calculator, and made sure that my order would not produce a pre-tax total of zero or less. I triple checked my items to coupons ratio and everything was in line. During checkout, the register wouldn't take my $4 register reward coupon. Standing my ground, the manager finally just "cashed out" my receipt, and my subtotal was $3.97 which is why the register reward wouldn't go through.
Rolling my eyes, I went and grabbed one more 12-cent item to bring my total up. During the re-check out process, now my subtotal was more than this one additional item. I asked the clerk if I could compare to the first receipt to see the difference. She told me she didn't know where it was. The manager stopped back and told her where it was and to let me see if. The cashier still wouldn't give it to me. I was in a time crunch, so I left.
After I got home, I refigured everything and discovered what happened. The cashier failed to charge me for one of my items the first time around. I was right and she was wrong. But yet, I'm the one standing there trying to hold my ground, as other customers are getting mad at me. In the end, I'm the bad customer and I have to fix the problem - even though the problem was never mine to begin with.
Man, I hate Walgreens.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Leslie has a Another Great Giveaway
Leslie Loves Veggies has another great give away - Cupcakes in a Jar. Check it out!
http://leslielovesveggies.blogspot.com/2009/11/cupcakes-in-jars-2-pack-yummy-giveaway.html
http://leslielovesveggies.blogspot.com/2009/11/cupcakes-in-jars-2-pack-yummy-giveaway.html
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