Weeks 51 & 52 - Goodbye 2012!

WOW! hard to believe i've been doing this for a full year. It makes me think where the heck did this year go!?!?!?

The holidays were a whirlwind and as we now settle back in to routine I am ready to post my final deals of 2012:

Superstore:

Dove Hair Serum: $3.97 - FPC = FREE!
Popeye baby Spinach: $2.98 - 50% off = $1.49 (saved $1.49)
Oasis Juice: $2.97X2 = $5.94 - 2X$0.75 = $4.44 = $2.22 each! (saved $1.50)
Almond Milk: $3.97 - FPC + $2 off = $1.97 (saved $5.97)
Barilla Whole Grain Pasta: $1.99 - $0.75 = $1.24 (saved $0.75)
Catelli Macaroni: $2.17 - $1.00 = $1.17 (saved $1.00)
Crisco Shortening: $2.77X2 = $5.54 - 2X$1.00 = $3.54 = $1.77 each! (saved $2.00)
Frosted Flakes: $3.33 - FPC = FREE! (saved $3.33)
Minigo Yogurt: $2.49 - $0.50 = $1.99 (saved $0.50)
Oasis Orange Juice Jug 2.3L = $5.54 - $1.50 = $4.04 (saved $1.50)
Pataks Pineapple/Coconut Sauce = $4.19 - $1.00 = $3.19 (saved $1.00)
Resolve Spray and Wash = $2.00X2 = $4.00 - 2X$2.00 = FREE! (saved $4.00)
Tenderflake Pie Shell: $2.49 - $1.00 = $1.49 (saved $1.00)
Bolthouse Smoothie: $2.48X2 = $4.96 - 2X$1.00 = $1.48 each! (saved $2.00)

Total Spent Week 51 & 52: $181.76
Total Coupons Week 51 & 52: $30.01
% Savings: 14%

Total Spent FOR THE YEAR: $5524.32 = $106.24 per week!
Total Coupons FOR THE YEAR: $2354.39 = $45.28 per week!
% savings FOR THE YEAR: 30%

Weeks 48, 49 and 50: Nov 25-Dec 15th

Rolling 3 weeks into 1...I didn't realize it had been so long until I looked at my stack of receipts. Yikes!

With only 2 more weeks left to go, this will be my last blog before Christmas. I scored some great deals this week and used a wack of coupons that are about to expire. This time of year is a rush for couponers as most coupons expire Dec 31st and everyone tries to use up as many as they can and find some crazy awesome deals before we garbage them. Here's what I have scored over the last 3 weeks:

Safeway:

Royale Toilet Paper (24 pack) : reg. $12.24, on sale. $3.99X2 = $7.98 - 2X$1.00 = $5.98 = $2.99 each!

Total: $10.17
Coupons: $2.00
Savings: 16%

Lepp's Farm Market:

Total: $103.89
Coupons: $4.40
Savings: 4%

Superstore:

Clorox Stain Remover: $3.97 - FPC = FREE!
Breton Crackers: $2.46X2 = $4.92 - 2X$1.00 = $1.46 each!
Honey Bunches of Oats: $3.99 - $1.00 = $2.99
Iogo Yogurt: $1.17 - $1.00 = $0.17 cents
Minigo Yogurt: $3.29 - $0.50 = $2.79
Mini Wheats Lil Bites: $3.99X2 = $7.98 - 2X$1.00 = $5.98 = $2.99 each
Great Grains Cereal: $3.98 - $1.00 = $2.98
Rice Krispies: $3.99 - $1.00 = $2.99
Oragel Kids Tooth paste: $3.49 -$1.00 = $2.49
Vileda Scrunge: $1.99X2 = $3.98 - 2X$2 = +0.02 cents!
BlackDiamond Cheese: $4.97 - $0.75 = $4.22
Peak Freens Cookies: $2.96X4 = $11.84 - 2XBOGO = $5.92 = $1.48 each!
Hellmann's Mayo: $3.96X2 = $7.92 - 2X$1.00 = $5.92 = $2.96 each
Kellogg's Vector Cereal: $3.33X2 = $6.66 - 2X$2 = $2.66 = $1.33 each!
Liberte Yogurt: $3.97 - FPC = FREE!
Oasis Juice Boxes: $1.47X3 = $4.41 - BOGO + .75 cents = $2.19 = $0.73 cents each!

Total: $82.11
Coupons: $36.33
Savings: 31%

Walmart:

Barilla Noodles: $1.27X3 = $3.81 - 3X0.75 = $1.56 = $0.52 cents each
Patak's Cooking Sauce: $4.97 - $1.00 = $3.97
Breton Crackers: $1.67 - $1.00 = $0.67 cents!
Toothpaste: $1.00X3 - $3.50 coupons = +$0.50 cents
Dove Mousse: $4.77 - FPC = FREE!
Activia Yogurt: $3.97X2 = $7.94 - 2X$1.00 = $5.94 = $2.97 each
Villagio Bread: $3.23 - $1.50 = $1.73
Corn Pops: $2.97 - $0.75 = $2.22
DaninoX3 = $8.91 - $3.00 = $5.91 = $1.97 each!
Black Diamond Cheese: $6.37 - $0.75 = $5.62
Pistashios: $2.77X2 = $5.54 - 2X$1.00 = $3.54 = $1.77 each
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Spray: $3.00X4 = $12.00 - 4X$1.50 = $6.00 = $1.50 each!

Total: $67.24
Coupons: $30.71
Savings: 32%

Farm Eggs: $3
Appetizer Order: $49
Epicure: $40.94
AgroPur: $11.92

Total Spent Week 48, 49, 50: $368.27
Total Coupons Week 48, 49, 50: $73.44
% Savings: 17%

Total Spent to Date: $5342.56 = $106.85 per week!
Total Coupons to Date: $2324.38 = $46.50 per week!
% savings to Date: 30%