So I had this thought in my head all week. How much stuff am I buying simply because I have a coupon, which in turn makes it a good deal? and would I normally buy it if it didn't have a coupon?
Looking through my lists over the last 3 months I think there are a lot of things I wouldn't normally buy if I didn't have a coupon; mainly snacks. I wonder if I would spend less by simply only buying staple foods (meat, veggies, milk, cheese, yogurt, bread etc.) when it is on sale, without coupons. Just "food" for thought I suppose! (no pun intended).
Not many groceries needed this week. Here's the few good deals I did get:
Canadian Tire:
White Swan Klennex: on sale. $0.50X2 = $1.00 - 2X$0.50 = FREE!
Total: $0.00
Coupons: $1.00
Savings: 100%
Superstore:
Green Giant Veggies: on sale $1.99X2 = $3.98 (no coupon but a great deal!)
Lipton Superfruit Tea: on sale $2.98 - $1.00 = $1.98
OR Popcorn (6 pack): on sale $3.98 - $1.50 = $2.48 (great deal!)
Laughing Cow cream cheese: $3.77X2 = $7.54 - 2X$1.00 = $5.54 = $2.77 each
Total: $57.60
Coupons: $5.50
Savings: 7%
(Had to buy lots of veggies and decided to make Homemade Trail mix for my husband, yumm! but expensive, which is why my total is so high)
Save-On Foods:
Free Milk (Redeemed 3100 Pts)
Total: $6.18
Coupons: $4.69
Savings: 43%
Walmart:
Kashi Cereal: on sale $3.97 - $2.00 = $1.97
Maple Leaf Prime Whole Chicken (2 Pak): on sale. $15.00 (This is an amazing deal!)
Lindt Chocolate Bar: $2.37 - FPC (My mom won on their spin game!) = FREE!
Crest Pro Health Rinse (Travel Size): $1.00X6 = $6.00 - 6X$1.00 = FREE!
Glide Floss: $3.98X6 = $23.88-FREE WUB Crest Pro Health Rinse = FREE!
Natrel Baboo Toddler Supplement = $3.26 - FPC = FREE!
Total: $22.48
Coupons: $37.51
Savings: 63% (First time I have used more coupons than I spent at Walmart before)
Total Spent Week 13: $86.26
Total Coupons Week 13: $48.70
% Savings: 36%
Total Spent to Date: $1,349.75
Total Coupons to Date: $663.48
% savings to Date: 33%
Saturday 31 March 2012
Friday 23 March 2012
Week 12: Mar 18- Mar 24 (Costco Run)
This week was all about the Costco Run. We only go every 8 weeks, so when we do I get excited. 1- Because I love all natural and organic products which you can only get at Costco in the States (not in Canada!) and 2- I love getting stuff in bulk for cheap!
But, before we get to the details of our special trip here are the other great deal we scored this week:
Walmart:
Campbell's Broth: on sale. $2.00X2 = $4.00 - $100 WUB 2 = $3.00 = $1.50 per carton
Paper Towel (8 pk): on sale. $2.97 - $2.00 = $0.97 cents!
Minigo Yogurt (6pk): $2.87X2 = $5.74 - 2X$0.50 = $4.74 = $2.37 per pack
Black Diamond Cheese Bar: $5.97 (no coupons but a really good deal)
Eyeliner: $1.00 (no coupons but a really good deal)
Avacado: 67 cents X 4 = $2.68 (no coupons but a really good deal)
**Deal of the Week:
Rice Krispie Granola Bars - FREE!
So the story with this is that these were posted in the store for $1.67. I have a $1.50 off coupon, which would have made them $0.17 cents. However, when I got to the till they rang in as $2.67. So I asked the cashier to apply the sores Scanning Code of Practice (SCOP).
SCOP - If the scanned price of an item is higher than the shelf price or any other displayed price, the customer is entitled to receive the item free, up to a $10 maximum. When identical items are incorrectly priced, the second one will be sold at the correct price.
Total: $39.37
Coupons: $8.48
Savings: 18%
Save-On Foods:
All Bran Bars: reg. $3.99. on sale. $2.50X2 = $5.00 - $3.75 in stacks = $1.25 = $0.63 cents each
Crisco Oil: reg. $7.49. on sale. $3.99 (no coupons but a really good deal)
Kashi Crackers: reg. $4.29. on sale. $2.50X3 = $7.50 - $7.00 in stacks = $0.50 for all 3 boxes!
Lady Speed Stick: reg. $3.99. on sale $2.29 - $2.00 stack = $0.29 cents!
Orville Redenbacher Smart Pop (3 pk): reg. $3.79. on sale. $3.00X2 = $6.00 - $3.00 stack = $3.00 = $1.50 per box (3 pk)
Total: $12.92
Coupons: $15.75
Savings: 55% (saved a total of $30.88 with coupons and instore sales = 71% savings)
London Drugs:
Huggies Diapers: reg. $13.99 (Pricematched Zellers = 10.99) X 4 = $43.96 - 1X$16 stack and 1X$17 stack = $10.96 = $2.74 per pack
Total: $10.96
Coupons: $33.00
Savings: 75%
and Finally...COSTCO (Bellingham):
Boulder Canyon Hummus and Sesame Chickpea Chips: $5.25 for a MASSIVE BAG
4 lbs of Butter: $6.99
4 lbs of Organic Whole Wheat Animal Crackers: $8.99
5 dozen egg flat: $7.39 = $1.48 per dozen!
42 all Beef Frank Hotdogs: No artifical flavors, or nitrites: $13.99
24 pk Hot Dog Buns: $2.99
Foster Farms Chicken Breasts:Organic all Natural, NO hormones (10 lb bag): $21.99
Wild Salmon Cream Cheese Dip: $9.75
2 lbs Cheese (no hormones): $7.99
1 litre Maple Syrup: $11.99
Beer (24 pack): $24.99 = $1.04 a bottle!
Total: $120.74 (Bought a few other goodies) Plus we saved on the tax and paid NO duty at the border.
Coupons: $0.00 :(
Savings: 0%
Total Spent Week 12: $183.99
Total Coupons Week 12: $57.23
% Savings: 24%
Total Spent to Date: $1,263.49
Total Coupons to Date: $614.78
% savings to Date: 33%
Deal of the Week: Oral B Manual Toothbrushes (Shopper's Drug Mart) on sale for $0.99 - $1.00 off P&G = FREE!
For those of you that wonder if I keep track of every single grocery item I purchase; yes I do. However, there are a few things my totals do not include, such as: liquor (wine and beer), chocolate (I buy way too much of this to keep track) and pharmaceuticals (except Tylenol/Advil adult and childrens).
But, before we get to the details of our special trip here are the other great deal we scored this week:
Walmart:
Campbell's Broth: on sale. $2.00X2 = $4.00 - $100 WUB 2 = $3.00 = $1.50 per carton
Paper Towel (8 pk): on sale. $2.97 - $2.00 = $0.97 cents!
Minigo Yogurt (6pk): $2.87X2 = $5.74 - 2X$0.50 = $4.74 = $2.37 per pack
Black Diamond Cheese Bar: $5.97 (no coupons but a really good deal)
Eyeliner: $1.00 (no coupons but a really good deal)
Avacado: 67 cents X 4 = $2.68 (no coupons but a really good deal)
**Deal of the Week:
Rice Krispie Granola Bars - FREE!
So the story with this is that these were posted in the store for $1.67. I have a $1.50 off coupon, which would have made them $0.17 cents. However, when I got to the till they rang in as $2.67. So I asked the cashier to apply the sores Scanning Code of Practice (SCOP).
SCOP - If the scanned price of an item is higher than the shelf price or any other displayed price, the customer is entitled to receive the item free, up to a $10 maximum. When identical items are incorrectly priced, the second one will be sold at the correct price.
Total: $39.37
Coupons: $8.48
Savings: 18%
Save-On Foods:
All Bran Bars: reg. $3.99. on sale. $2.50X2 = $5.00 - $3.75 in stacks = $1.25 = $0.63 cents each
Crisco Oil: reg. $7.49. on sale. $3.99 (no coupons but a really good deal)
Kashi Crackers: reg. $4.29. on sale. $2.50X3 = $7.50 - $7.00 in stacks = $0.50 for all 3 boxes!
Lady Speed Stick: reg. $3.99. on sale $2.29 - $2.00 stack = $0.29 cents!
Orville Redenbacher Smart Pop (3 pk): reg. $3.79. on sale. $3.00X2 = $6.00 - $3.00 stack = $3.00 = $1.50 per box (3 pk)
Total: $12.92
Coupons: $15.75
Savings: 55% (saved a total of $30.88 with coupons and instore sales = 71% savings)
London Drugs:
Huggies Diapers: reg. $13.99 (Pricematched Zellers = 10.99) X 4 = $43.96 - 1X$16 stack and 1X$17 stack = $10.96 = $2.74 per pack
Total: $10.96
Coupons: $33.00
Savings: 75%
and Finally...COSTCO (Bellingham):
Boulder Canyon Hummus and Sesame Chickpea Chips: $5.25 for a MASSIVE BAG
4 lbs of Butter: $6.99
4 lbs of Organic Whole Wheat Animal Crackers: $8.99
5 dozen egg flat: $7.39 = $1.48 per dozen!
42 all Beef Frank Hotdogs: No artifical flavors, or nitrites: $13.99
24 pk Hot Dog Buns: $2.99
Foster Farms Chicken Breasts:Organic all Natural, NO hormones (10 lb bag): $21.99
Wild Salmon Cream Cheese Dip: $9.75
2 lbs Cheese (no hormones): $7.99
1 litre Maple Syrup: $11.99
Beer (24 pack): $24.99 = $1.04 a bottle!
Total: $120.74 (Bought a few other goodies) Plus we saved on the tax and paid NO duty at the border.
Coupons: $0.00 :(
Savings: 0%
Total Spent Week 12: $183.99
Total Coupons Week 12: $57.23
% Savings: 24%
Total Spent to Date: $1,263.49
Total Coupons to Date: $614.78
% savings to Date: 33%
Deal of the Week: Oral B Manual Toothbrushes (Shopper's Drug Mart) on sale for $0.99 - $1.00 off P&G = FREE!
For those of you that wonder if I keep track of every single grocery item I purchase; yes I do. However, there are a few things my totals do not include, such as: liquor (wine and beer), chocolate (I buy way too much of this to keep track) and pharmaceuticals (except Tylenol/Advil adult and childrens).
Monday 19 March 2012
How to Order Manufacturer Coupons
Every wonder how to get coupons directly from a manufacturer? You simply have to call or email them! Then again, how do you know which manufacturer's will mail coupons out to you? That's the easy part; i've done the work for you! Here is a list of manufacturers that will send you coupons:
1. Johnson & Johnson (J&J, Penaten, Reach, Listerine, Stayfree, Carefree, Tylenol, Aveeno...)
1-866-JNJ-BABY or fill in this email form: (https://secure.jnjcanada.com/contact_us/en/contactus_form.asp?cmpy=1&telep=1-877-223-9807&wsite=jnjcanada.com)
You can call and request 2 coupons on a monthly basis.
1-888-525-8388 or fill in this email form (http://www.kimberly-clark.com/contact-us.aspx)
Offers a one-time gift of a variety of coupons.
3. Colgate-Palmolive: (Speed Stick, Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Fleecy, IrishSpring)
1-800-268-6757 or fill in this email form
Will send you 5X$1 coupons
4. Chapman's Ice Cream:
1-800-265-9110
$5 coupon (once per year)-Frozen Yogurt tubs go on sale for $4.99 a lot, use this coupon to make it FREE!
5. Marc Angelo Meats:
Can request a $1 coupon by liking their Facebook Page
1. Johnson & Johnson (J&J, Penaten, Reach, Listerine, Stayfree, Carefree, Tylenol, Aveeno...)
1-866-JNJ-BABY or fill in this email form: (https://secure.jnjcanada.com/contact_us/en/contactus_form.asp?cmpy=1&telep=1-877-223-9807&wsite=jnjcanada.com)
You can call and request 2 coupons on a monthly basis.
- $1 J&J Baby, Penaten, etc.
- $2 Reach, Listerine, Band-Aid, etc.
- $2 Stayfree, Carefree, etc.
- $2 Tylenol, Motrin, Immodium, etc.
- $3 Aveeno, Clean & Clear, Neutrogena, etc.
1-888-525-8388 or fill in this email form (http://www.kimberly-clark.com/contact-us.aspx)
Offers a one-time gift of a variety of coupons.
3. Colgate-Palmolive: (Speed Stick, Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Fleecy, IrishSpring)
1-800-268-6757 or fill in this email form
Will send you 5X$1 coupons
4. Chapman's Ice Cream:
1-800-265-9110
$5 coupon (once per year)-Frozen Yogurt tubs go on sale for $4.99 a lot, use this coupon to make it FREE!
5. Marc Angelo Meats:
Can request a $1 coupon by liking their Facebook Page
Friday 16 March 2012
Week 11: Mar 11-17th
What a slow week! The lack of mail and sales was definitely cramping my couponing, however by the time TGIF rolled around I had hit the jackpot for both.
Mail this week: FREE Schik Razor with $4.00 off coupon for refills, 3X$2.00 Kashi coupons (these will come in handy with the Deal of the Week), 2 packages of Celestial Tea each with $1.00 off coupon and 4 coupon trains.
I needed a bit of everything for shopping this week, so I got great deals, but the end total of some of my bills kind of overshadowed that. Here's some of my great finds:
Superstore:
Oasis 960mL Juice: on sale. $1.25 X 4 = $5.00 - 2X0.50 = $4.00 = $1.00 per jug
Oasis Smoothies (Yum!): on sale. $4.27 - $1.00 = $3.27
Oasis Health Break Juice: on sale. $2.97 - $1.00 = $1.97
Black Diamond Cheese block: 7.47 - $0.75 = $6.72
Lactania Chocolate Milk: $4.09 - 50% ($2.05 due to early expiry date) = $2.05
Maple Leaf Bacon: on sale. $3.50 each WUB 2 = $7.00 (no coupon, great deal on bacon)
*Find of the Week: Alymer Accents Diced Tomatoes: on sale. $1.49X8 = $11.92 - 4X$1.00 WUB 2 = $7.92 = $0.99 cents per can. (These almost never go on sale so I was very excited)
Total: $72.30
Coupons: $9.80
Savings: 12%
Save-On Foods:
Triscuits: reg. $3.29 - FPC = FREE!
Gillette Clinical Deodorant: reg. 9.49. on sale. $7.99X2 = $15.98 - 2X$2 = $11.98 = $5.99 each
Liberte Yogurt: reg. $5.49 - FPC = FREE!
Ritz Pretzel Muchables: reg. $3.49 - FPC = FREE!
Van Houte Coffee: $12.19 - $12 stack = $0.19 cents!
Total: $31.81 (Bought some other snacks and bread)
Coupons: $29.27
Savings: 48%
London Drugs:
Dove GO Fresh Body Wash: on sale: $2.99X5 = $14.95 - 5X$2 = $4.95 = $0.99 cents 400mL bottle
Total: $4.95
Coupons: $10.00
Savings: 67%
Local Honey from Honeyview Farms in Rosedale (1kg Jar): $20.00 - $1.00 = $19.00
Total Spent Week 11: $128.06
Total Coupons Week 11: $50.07
% Savings: 28%
Total Spent to Date: $1,104.49
Total Coupons to Date: $557.55
% savings to Date: 34%
Deal of the Week: Kashi Crackers (Save-On Foods). on sale 2 for $5.00. Coupons are being mailed this week (I received mine today). Using this $2 mail out coupon makes them $0.50 cents a box! If you haven't yet ordered your coupon you can do so here: (http://kashi.ca/en/Crackers/Register.aspx)
Mail this week: FREE Schik Razor with $4.00 off coupon for refills, 3X$2.00 Kashi coupons (these will come in handy with the Deal of the Week), 2 packages of Celestial Tea each with $1.00 off coupon and 4 coupon trains.
I needed a bit of everything for shopping this week, so I got great deals, but the end total of some of my bills kind of overshadowed that. Here's some of my great finds:
Superstore:
Oasis 960mL Juice: on sale. $1.25 X 4 = $5.00 - 2X0.50 = $4.00 = $1.00 per jug
Oasis Smoothies (Yum!): on sale. $4.27 - $1.00 = $3.27
Oasis Health Break Juice: on sale. $2.97 - $1.00 = $1.97
Black Diamond Cheese block: 7.47 - $0.75 = $6.72
Lactania Chocolate Milk: $4.09 - 50% ($2.05 due to early expiry date) = $2.05
Maple Leaf Bacon: on sale. $3.50 each WUB 2 = $7.00 (no coupon, great deal on bacon)
*Find of the Week: Alymer Accents Diced Tomatoes: on sale. $1.49X8 = $11.92 - 4X$1.00 WUB 2 = $7.92 = $0.99 cents per can. (These almost never go on sale so I was very excited)
Total: $72.30
Coupons: $9.80
Savings: 12%
Save-On Foods:
Triscuits: reg. $3.29 - FPC = FREE!
Gillette Clinical Deodorant: reg. 9.49. on sale. $7.99X2 = $15.98 - 2X$2 = $11.98 = $5.99 each
Liberte Yogurt: reg. $5.49 - FPC = FREE!
Ritz Pretzel Muchables: reg. $3.49 - FPC = FREE!
Van Houte Coffee: $12.19 - $12 stack = $0.19 cents!
Total: $31.81 (Bought some other snacks and bread)
Coupons: $29.27
Savings: 48%
London Drugs:
Dove GO Fresh Body Wash: on sale: $2.99X5 = $14.95 - 5X$2 = $4.95 = $0.99 cents 400mL bottle
Total: $4.95
Coupons: $10.00
Savings: 67%
Local Honey from Honeyview Farms in Rosedale (1kg Jar): $20.00 - $1.00 = $19.00
Total Spent Week 11: $128.06
Total Coupons Week 11: $50.07
% Savings: 28%
Total Spent to Date: $1,104.49
Total Coupons to Date: $557.55
% savings to Date: 34%
Deal of the Week: Kashi Crackers (Save-On Foods). on sale 2 for $5.00. Coupons are being mailed this week (I received mine today). Using this $2 mail out coupon makes them $0.50 cents a box! If you haven't yet ordered your coupon you can do so here: (http://kashi.ca/en/Crackers/Register.aspx)
Saturday 10 March 2012
Week 10: Mar 4-Mar 10
Wow! It's been a week and a half since I posted. This has become such a part of my routine that I actually have been having withdrawls. My daughter is now 1, we survived the first year of craziness. She is walking everywhere and always getting into mischief and I am sure that will absolutely continue...
Mail was ok this week. Got a few envelopes from websaver.ca and 3 coupon trains with some new coupons that I had never seen. Got a copy of my Canadian Family magazine and RedPlum inserts were out in this weekend's paper with some AWESOME coupons. I hope all of you were able to snag a copy, or raid the paper box and take a few extras ;)
Not too much on sale this week. I had a lot of mini-shopping trips where I only bought 1 or 2 items:
Walmart:
Crest Pro Health Rinse (travel size): $1.00X2 = $2.00 - 2X$1.00 = FREE
Crest Pro Health Floss: $3.67X2 = $7.34 - 2X(Free Floss WUB any Crest Pro Health Rinse) = FREE
Sour Cream (500 mL): on sale. $1.00 (no coupon, but this was a screaming deal!)
French's Mustard: on sale. $1.79 - $1.00 = $0.79 cents!
Kraft Dinner SMART: on sale. $1.27X9 = $11.43 - 9X$0.75 = $4.68 = $0.52 cents a box
Oasis Nutrisource Juice: on sale. $3.96X2 = $7.92 - 2X$1.00 = $5.92 = $2.96 per jug (These eaach also came with a code for a FREE Oasis Juice...so I basically get 4 jugs for this price = appr. $1.25 per jug)
Rice Krispies Granola Bars: on sale. $2.00 - $1.50 = $0.50 cents!
Total: $71.55 (Bought some meat and veggies too!)
Coupons: $21.34
Savings: 23%
London Drugs:
Huggies Diapers: on sale. $9.99X2 = 19.98 - 2X$4.00 stacks = $11.98 for 2 packs
Total: $11.98
Coupons: $8.00
Savings: 40%
Shoppers: Decided to stock up on eggs on the last day. Egg coupons expired March 3
Eggs: on sale. $2.49X2 = $4.98 - $1.00 WUB2 = $3.98 = $1.99 per dozen
Total: $3.98
Coupons: $1.00
Savings: 20%
IGA:
Baby yellow potatoes: reg. $3.99. on sale. $2.99 - $1.00 = $1.99
Milk: $2.09
Total: $4.08
Coupons: $1.00
Savings: 20%
Canadian Tire:
White Swan Paper Towel (6 pk): on sale. $2.27 - $0.50 and $0.05 CT Money = $1.72
Total: $1.72
Coupons: $0.55
Savings: 24%
Total Spent Week 10: $93.31
Total Coupons Week 10: $31.89 + Free Movie Snacks coupon ($4.50) = $36.39
% Savings: 28%
Total Spent to Date: $976.43
Total Coupons to Date: $505.66 (average coupon saving of $50 per week)
% savings to Date: 34%
Deal of the Week: (Canadian Tire) - Tide Liquid 20/25 Load Laundry Detergent = $4.97. In this weekend's RedPlum insert there is a P&G coupon for $3.00 off Tide WUB 2. Buy 2 = $9.94-$3.00 = $6.94 = $3.47 per jug. Great Deal!
Mail was ok this week. Got a few envelopes from websaver.ca and 3 coupon trains with some new coupons that I had never seen. Got a copy of my Canadian Family magazine and RedPlum inserts were out in this weekend's paper with some AWESOME coupons. I hope all of you were able to snag a copy, or raid the paper box and take a few extras ;)
Not too much on sale this week. I had a lot of mini-shopping trips where I only bought 1 or 2 items:
Walmart:
Crest Pro Health Rinse (travel size): $1.00X2 = $2.00 - 2X$1.00 = FREE
Crest Pro Health Floss: $3.67X2 = $7.34 - 2X(Free Floss WUB any Crest Pro Health Rinse) = FREE
Sour Cream (500 mL): on sale. $1.00 (no coupon, but this was a screaming deal!)
French's Mustard: on sale. $1.79 - $1.00 = $0.79 cents!
Kraft Dinner SMART: on sale. $1.27X9 = $11.43 - 9X$0.75 = $4.68 = $0.52 cents a box
Oasis Nutrisource Juice: on sale. $3.96X2 = $7.92 - 2X$1.00 = $5.92 = $2.96 per jug (These eaach also came with a code for a FREE Oasis Juice...so I basically get 4 jugs for this price = appr. $1.25 per jug)
Rice Krispies Granola Bars: on sale. $2.00 - $1.50 = $0.50 cents!
Total: $71.55 (Bought some meat and veggies too!)
Coupons: $21.34
Savings: 23%
London Drugs:
Huggies Diapers: on sale. $9.99X2 = 19.98 - 2X$4.00 stacks = $11.98 for 2 packs
Total: $11.98
Coupons: $8.00
Savings: 40%
Shoppers: Decided to stock up on eggs on the last day. Egg coupons expired March 3
Eggs: on sale. $2.49X2 = $4.98 - $1.00 WUB2 = $3.98 = $1.99 per dozen
Total: $3.98
Coupons: $1.00
Savings: 20%
IGA:
Baby yellow potatoes: reg. $3.99. on sale. $2.99 - $1.00 = $1.99
Milk: $2.09
Total: $4.08
Coupons: $1.00
Savings: 20%
Canadian Tire:
White Swan Paper Towel (6 pk): on sale. $2.27 - $0.50 and $0.05 CT Money = $1.72
Total: $1.72
Coupons: $0.55
Savings: 24%
Total Spent Week 10: $93.31
Total Coupons Week 10: $31.89 + Free Movie Snacks coupon ($4.50) = $36.39
% Savings: 28%
Total Spent to Date: $976.43
Total Coupons to Date: $505.66 (average coupon saving of $50 per week)
% savings to Date: 34%
Deal of the Week: (Canadian Tire) - Tide Liquid 20/25 Load Laundry Detergent = $4.97. In this weekend's RedPlum insert there is a P&G coupon for $3.00 off Tide WUB 2. Buy 2 = $9.94-$3.00 = $6.94 = $3.47 per jug. Great Deal!
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