Coupon Insert Scoop 6/3/2012

Depending on which newspaper you received, you may have found 2 or 3 coupon inserts in today's Sunday paper (P&G, Smart Source, Red Plum).  In this area, the Kansas City Star and Wichita Eagle are your best opportunities to find a paper with all three inserts.  If you are a Salina Journal recipient, you will only find two inserts (P&G, Smart Source).

What many people don't realize is that even though you may find the same two inserts in two different papers, the coupons will still vary slightly at times.  For instance, I purchased a KC Star and picked up coupons from my parents' Salina Journal.  Both contained the new P&G coupons, but one featured a dry cleaning coupon that the other did not.  It doesn't happen to be a coupon that will be useful, since we don't have a Tide Dry Cleaning facility anywhere nearby that I am aware of, but this is just one example of a variation.  Sometimes the same coupon will be worth $1/1 item in one paper's insert, but only $1/2 in another paper for the same insert.

If I'm going to dish out the same amount of money for a Sunday paper, I always strive to buy the paper with the most inserts for sure!

Save 30% Online: GAP, Old Navy, Banana Republic

Today only, you can save 30% at GAP, Old Navy, and Banana Republic online when you enter the code 24HOURS at checkout. It's rare that this family of stores offers a code good for all three, which makes this a super opportunity to find some great deals that can easily add up for free shipping.

If you're new to shopping online at these stores, you can jump from store to store quickly by using the buttons located at the top left-hand side of any page.  Simply add items to your shopping bag, and everything will be included together when you're ready to check out.

You can get this adorable little girl's dress for as low as $12.60 at GAP, plus so much more!

Dillons Deals 6/2/2012

Oh Dillons, how I love your sales and double coupons! It is always a delight to save more than you spend  : )

I am trying to get back in the swing of things with couponing and blogging, so I apologize that some of my coupons or sales for this post may have expired today, before you might have had a chance to get out there and use yours.

Note, Dillons doubles coupons up to a total value of $1.  Coupons for less than one dollar will either double their face value or increase up to a maximum value of $1, which is reflected in my discounted prices.

Coupon Matchups

* (2) Sundrop Pop 2-Liter @ $.88: used $1/1 Sun Drop, exp. 6/3/12 (SS 05/06/12) x 2= FREE
* (4) So Delicious Coconut, Dairy Free Yogurt Cup @ $1.29: used $1/1 So Delicious Dairy Free Product, exp. 6/24/12 (Kroger My Magazine: Living All Natural & Organic) x 2 AND $0.55/1 So Delicious Almond Plus Almond Milk or Dairy Free Product printable x 2 = $.29 each
*(2) Pepperidge Farm Cookies @ $2: used $0.75/1 Pepperidge Farm Cookies, exp. 7/15/12 (SS 05/06/12 R) x 2= $1 each

 
*All Free and Clear Detergent @ $2.99: not sure where my $1/1 came from but another is coming tomorrow with $1/1 All Mighty Pacs or Liquid Laundry Detergent, exp. 7/15/12 (RP 06/03/12) = $1.99
*(4) Turkey Hill flavored tea, 1/2 gallon @ $1.25: used $.35/1 coupon from last year's KS State Fair exhibit x 4= $.55 each

*Huggies Little Swimmers Diapers on clearance @ $3.99: used $1.50/1 Huggies Little Swimmers Disposable Swimpants, exp. 6/16/12 (SS 05/20/12)= $2.49
*Bar Keepers Friend Kitchen Cleaner @ $1.79: used $0.55/1 Bar Keepers Friend  Cleanser printable = $.79

Total Spent (includes tax)= $12.15
Total Savings= $24.18

Target: Clearance Diapers, and More

I must be nesting, because it seems like I bought a lot of baby and cleaning supplies this afternoon!

Target had a plethora of Huggies and Pampers diapering products on clearance.  I actually made two trips to Target today, in order to take full advantage of some great baby deals.  However, for simplicity, I am combining all of my purchases into one breakdown.

Now, let me make one disclaimer.  I am a great supporter of store-brand diapers, and you will likely still find a better price per diaper by purchasing them, even after this sale and coupons.  On the other hand, I absolutely love Pampers for newborns, especially Swaddlers.  So, I couldn't help but stock up in preparation for our much anticipated August stork visit.

One more disclaimer before the deals.   I am also going to give cloth diapering a try this go-around, but I don't plan to use them until baby's first poo has all passed & we'll need disposables from time to time for outings and visits to Grandma and Grandpa's- not to mention possibly for daycare.  So even though I will be sharing great cloth deals down the road, you'll still see some disposable posts from time to time as well.

Baby/Pregnancy Deals
3 Pampers Swaddlers @ $16.82: used $1.50/1 printable (x 3)= $15.32 each
3 Pampers Baby Dry @ $16.82: used $1.50/1 printable (x 3)= $15.32 each
1 Swaddlers Box & 1 Baby Dry Box @ $25.48: used $1.50/1 printable (x 2)= $23.98 each
4 Huggies Pull-Ups Jumbo Packs @ $8.06: used $2/1 Huggies Pull-Ups Training Pants (SS 05/20/12)= $6.06 each
Up and Up Baby Wash/Shampoo @ $1.49: used $1/1 Target printable= $.49
Up and Up Baby Lotion @ $1.49: used $1/1 Target printable= $.49
Up and Up Prenatal Vitamins (100 ct) @ $4.04: used $1/1 Target printable= $3.04

Other Deals
2 Finish Dishwasher Gel Pacs (40 ct) on Clearance @ $3.24 each (regularly $6.49)
4 Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Toilet Cleaner Refills @ $3.99 each: used BOGO coupon from starter kit (x 2)+ $1/2 Target printable (x 2)= approx. $1.50 each

Total Spent (including tax)= $197.70
Total Savings= $39.46

Back and Bigger Than Ever

Hello, Summertime!

It's been quite awhile since I've been able to blog.  Life is good, but I had to take a hiatus when work and family commitments needed my attention.

I had to chuckle when I looked at my last post for diapers.  Number 4 is now officially on the way and due at the end of August.  In celebration, my first deal post for you all will be for guess what... more diapers!!!

It's great to be back : )

Dillons Diaper Deals: Huggies!

No, I am not expecting child #4- yet : )  However, I do expect one at some point hopefully not terribly far down the road, so I have my eyes peeled for really awesome deals on diapers and wipes to save for later.  Dillons has a great deal on Huggies right now.

I saw in a recent coupon insert that Dillons would be offering a Catalina for $5 off of your next purchase when you spend at least $20 in a single transaction on Huggies diapers and wipes.  So, I thought I'd be getting a sweet deal buying two packs of the Little Movers Slip Ons for $9.39 a package, times two, and a big pack of wipes for $1.99.  After coupons, it would have come to $13.77 for all three, plus $5 back in Catalinas (like paying $8.77 before tax).

I got really excited when I saw that they had restocked the Pampers Kandoo flushable wipes and that they were still on sale for $1.  After coupons, that meant 5 more free packages of wipes!  If you're keeping track, that would be one huge pack of wipes, 5 small packs- you can only use 5 like coupons at Dillons now :( , and 2 jumbo packs of diapers for $8.77 before tax and taking off the Catalina savings!!!

You can only imagine my jubilation at checkout when I got back not only a $5 Catalina, but a surprise $3 Catalina as well.  Yes, that's $8 off of my next transaction- Woo to the Hoo!  That is like paying $5.77 for everything (not counting tax).  Be sure to check out how these deal can become absolutely, positively, ridiculously awesome if you are a Upromise or Savings Star member right now as well (hint, hint- more savings to be had).

Here are the coupon match-ups to help you save.

• Huggies Little Movers Slip on Diapers @ $9.39
• Use $3/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers, exp. 11/19/11 (SS 10/23/11)= $6.39
• Huggies Wipes @ $1.99
• Use $0.50/1 Huggies Baby Wipes, exp. 11/19/11 (SS 10/23/11)= $.99
• Pampers Kandoo Wipes 42 Ct. @ $1
• Use $0.50/1 Pampers Kandoo Flushable Wipes 8/21/2011 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2011)= FREE
• $8 in Catalina Savings when you buy 2 packs of diapers and 1 pack of the wipes
• Spend $20 in single transaction, get $5 off your next order
• Buy 2 packs of diapers, get $3 off your next order

Walmart Haul 10/28/11

Right now is a great time to coupon at Walmart.  There are all sorts of deals to be found!

Here is the break down of yesterday's shopping trip; hopefully it will give you some ideas for your list : )

• Nissin Bowl Noodles @ $.50 (no coupon needed!)
• Old Spice Travel Size Body Wash @ $.97
• Use $1/1 Old Spice Product, exp. 10/31/11 (P&G 10/02/11)= FREE
• (2) CoverGirl Cheekers Blush @ $4.24
• Use $8/2 CoverGirl Face Product, exp. 10/31/11 (P&G 10/02/11)= $.24 each
•  (4) Idahoan Potatoes @ $.47
• Used $1/4 Dillons Best Customer Coupon= $.22 each
•  Twix Fun Size Candy @ $2.48
• Used $1.50/1 Mars Candy Printable= $.98
• (2) Axe Shower Gel @ $3.47
• Use $1.50/1 Printable & B1G1 Axe Shower Gel or Detailer, exp. 11/13/11 (SS 10/23/11)= $.99 each
•  Schick 12 Ct. Disposable Razors @ $1.97
• Use $2/1 Schick Razor Disposable Razor Pack, exp. 11/20/11 (SS 10/09/11)= FREE
• ***NOTE, there is also a $3/1 coupon inside some of these razors that will score you a higher quality 12 pack of razors at Dillons this week for $.44 if you have two of these coupons!  The Schick razors are BOGO, or $3.44/pack & since they ring up that way, you can still use a coupon on both packages :)

•  Febreeze Flameless Luminary Starter Kit @ $4.97 & Refill Pack @ $4.97
• Use $1/1 Febreze Product, exp. 10/31/11 (Parade 08/28/11 R) & FREE Febreze Scented Shades Refill wyb Flameless Luminary Wooden Lamp Base, exp. 11/30/11 (P&G 10/30/11)= $1.99 each part
• OR I had a coupon for $4 off of the starter base (have no idea where I got it-I think from inside a product package), used with the BStarterGRefill, for a total of $.49 for each part!
• Crest Complete Travel Size Toothpaste @ $.97
• Use $2/1 Crest Complete Toothpaste, Scope Dual Blast Rinse, Oral-B Complete Floss, or Oral-B Complete Toothbrush, exp. 12/31/11 (SS 09/11/11 R)= FREE + $1 overage!

Total Spent: $28.31
Tax: $6.56
Total Savings: $56.35