Year to Date savings

Like last year, I began keeping track of the # of coupons I used in each shopping trip, as well as the total amount spent and total amount saved using coupons. Check out last year's numbers here.


In 2009, I spent a total of $8525.96 and saved $7712.22 using coupons. I purchased 4475 items and redeemed 2573 coupons throughout the year.

In addition to my coupon savings, I also tracked rebates I earned $1809.75, and giftcards I redeemed $956.07.


For 2010, I plan on also tracking the amount saved when using re-useable bags, granted this amount won't be high, but every little bit helps, not to mention it's GREAT for the environment. I am also going to change the way I track my giftcards, because I know for a fact that I've redeemed more than what I posted, just didn't track where (fast food purchases mostly). So, instead of tracking how much I redeem, I will track them as I receive them.

Holiday recycling

Drop off the following items to be recycled:
Used Gift Boxes
Used Wrapping Paper
Broken Christmas Tree and Outdoor Lights
Cardboard Boxes (Any kind)
Packing Materials such as Styrofoam peanuts & Styrofoam blocks

Just leave the packing material in the boxes they came in and we’ll take of the rest!

Your local collection site is: Asbury UMC Saturday, January 2nd, 2009 10-2pm
Sponsored by the Sierra Club and The Wicomico Environmental Trust


Also, Christmas tree pickup for the city of Salisbury will be Jan 11-15. Put your used tree by your garbage at the curb. After that week, you can take it to the county landfill on Brick Kiln Rd to have it mulched.

Rite Aid deals 12/27/09-1/2/2010

I see lots of coupon/SCR match-ups, but not too much at a GREAT price.... Remember, this week starts the Jan SCR period.

Covergirl
BOGO (original price unknown)
Use (2) $2 manuf (12/27 PG)

DayQuil/NyQuil
$4.99 - $2 SCR - $1.50 manuf (12/27 PG) = $1.49

Gillette Fusion razor
$7.99 - $2 SCR -$2 manuf (12/27 PG) = $3.99

Oral B Cross Action power toothbrush
$5 - $2 SCR - $3 manuf (12/27 PG) = FREE

Metamucil
$9.49 - $5 SCR - $3 manuf (12/27 PG) = $1.49

Soy Joy bars
5/$3 - $3/5 SCR = 5 FREE

Kotex
$2.99 - $2 SCR = 99c - $1 manuf = FREE

Airborne
$5.99 - $2 SCR = $3.99 - $1 manuf (12/6 SS) = $2.99

Benevia
BOGO (original price unknown)
Use (2) $5 manuf (11/14 SS) to get them FREE or VERY cheap!

Clearasil
$3.99 - $2 manuf (9/27 SS) = $1.99

Merry Christmas!

$3 Rayovac battery coupon

Click here for a $3 printable coupon good on Rayovac batteries until 1/15/2010.

Lowes $10/$50 coupon

Click here for a coupon good for $10/$50 your next purchase. Valid through 1/14/2010, so use it to make that gift card you get for Christmas go a little bit farther.

January 2010 magazine coupons

Redbook
Page 54--$3 Olay hand & body lotion
Page 115--$1 MidNIte or MidNite PM

Family Fun (Dec/Jan issue)
Page 21--$5 Leapster game
Page 72 & 73--$10 Night Before Christmas recordable book @ Hallmark

Woman's Day
Page 95--$1 Diamond Nuts

Cosmopolitian
Page 18--$4 Olay hand & body lotion

Parents
Page 24--$1 Desitin

Rite Aid deals 12/20-12/26/09

Lots of Holiday items on sale again this week,...can't wait for the day after Christmas shopping! Don't forget to get those last minute purchases in for the Holiday Goft of Savings promo that ends this week!

Almay foundation/powder/concealer/blush
$8.99 - $2 SCR = $6.99
Use $1 IP (manuf coupon w/ Target logo) = $5.99

Oxy skin
$4.99 - $1 SCR = $3.99
Use $1 manuf = $2.99

Nivea creme/skin firming lotion/lotion
$5.99 - $1 SCR = $4.99
Use $1 manuf (11/1 RP) = $3.99

Tylenol 20-24ct
$2.99 - $1 manuf (12/6 RP) - $1.99

Ecotrin 125-150ct
$5.99 - $2 IP = $3.99

Airwick
50% off regular retail
Use $5 manuf

Glade Sense & Spray
$5.99 - $4 manuf = $1.99

Wet Ones
$1.99 - $1.50 IP = 49c

FREE Bath & Body Works lip item

Use this coupon to get a FREE Bath & BOdy works lip item when you make any puchase....that means you could buy a travel size item for as little as $1.50 and get this $8 item for FREE!!!!

Bath & Body Works coupon

Go here for a printable coupon good for a FREE signature collection travel size item (up to $5 value) with ANY purchase! Valid thru 12/30/09. This means that you could buy another travel size item & be eligible to use the coupon. They make GREAT stocking stuffers!

Rite Aid deals 12/13-12/19/09

Arm & Hammer Spinbrush or refill
$5.99 - $2 SCR = $3.99
Use $2 manuf (12/6 SS) = $1.99

GUM/Crayola toothbrushes or Eez-Thru flossers
2/$5 - $1/2 SCR = 2/$4

Dulcolax Balance
$10 - $2 in ad coupon = $8 - $3 IP = $5
Send in for $5 mail in rebate = FREE

Nicorette gum/Commit lozenges (original price $52.99-$71.99)
Use $10 in ad coupon
Use $10 manuf coupon
Use $5/$25 coupon

Chapstick fresh effects
$2.99 - $2..99 = FREE

Band aid kid bandages
$1.99 - $1 in ad coupon = 99c

Nivea lip care
$2.99 - $2 SCR = 99c
Use BOGO manuf (11/1 RP) = 2/$99c

Nivea body wash
$4.99 - $2 IP = $2.99

Gillette razors
$5.99 - $2 SCR = $3.99
Use $1 manuf (11/29 PG) = $2.99

Renuzit adjustable air freshners
99c
Use BOGO IP = 2/99c

Neutreogena Triple Moisture cream lather shampoo

I bought this product a while back, when it was FAR at Rite Aid, and it's just been sitting in my linen closet, waiting to be the "chosen one" and moved to the shower area. Well, let me tell you, I've found a new favorite shampoo! I love the way it smells, the way it lathers so nicely, and that it doesn't leave my hair feeling heavy like some other shampoos do.

According to the website, this shampoo is made of 3 natural ingredients: olive, which penetrates to the center, meadowfoam seed that moisturizes the middle, and sweet almond covers the surface. It's "salon approved" and available in shampoo, conditioner, leave in cream, shine serum & hair mask.

Olay Quench body lotion rebate

Click here to print a mail in rebate form good when you buy up to 2 bottles of Olay Quench body lotion before 1/29/2010.

Best Deal Magazines

If you are still wondering what to get that hard to buy for person on your Holiday shopping list, consider a magazine subscription....You can buy the latest issue & wrap it up nicely with a cute little card letting the recipient know to expect an issue each month in the mail.

I just purchased several subscriptions at Best Deal Magazines for under $5 each! At that price, you can even afford to buy one for yourself. If you decide to make a purchase, make sure you go through Ebates so you receive up to 10% cash back. Also, don't forget a promo code for additional savings:

• MAINT15 = 15% off most titles
• MNDSS1213 = $5/$30 (exp 12/13/09)
• MQQSS1213 = $7.50/$40 (exp 12/13/09)
• MQPSS1213 = $10/$50 (exp 12/13/09)

Thanks, Nicole's Nickels!

Rite Aid deals 12/6-12/12/09

Looks like another slow week to me. However, all of your purchases still count towards the Holiday Gift of Savings promotion

Duracell Hearing Aid batteries
$6.99 - $2 in ad coupon = $4.99
Counts towards SCR #

Old Spice holiday gift set
$9.99 - $2 SCR = $7.99 - $1 manuf = $6.99

Bayer Contour blood glucose monitor
$14.99 - $30 manuf = FREE
Counts towards Diabetes tote SCR

Benadryl
Original price unknown
Use $2 in ad coupon
Use $1 IP

Gas-x
$4.99 - $1 SCR = $3.99
Use $1 IP = $2.99

Tom's of Maine deoderant/toothpaste
2/$6 - $1/2 SCR = 2/$5
Go here for a satisfaction guarantee

Old Spice/Secret deoderant
2/$4 - $1/2 SCR = 2/$3
Use (2) $1 manuf = 2/$1

M5 razor kit
$5.99 - $2 in ad coupon = $3.99
Use $3 IP = 99c

Mitchum anti-perspirant/deoderant
$2.50 - $1 SCR = $1.50
Use $1 IP (w/ Target logo) = 50c

Preparation H
$4.99 - $1 SCR = $3.99
Use $3 IP = 99c

Scotch pop-up handheld tape dispenser
2/$4.28 - $3.29/2 SCR = 2/99c

Airwick mini Freshmatic OR I-motion kit
50% off
Use $5 manuf to make it FREE of very cheap!

Feed It Forward

Restaurant.com is holding their "Feed It Forward" giveaway for 30 days! It's a GREAT way to show someone you care by sending them a FREE $10 gift certificate good at any of the participating restaurants at Restaurant.com. You can send up to 30 each day, so it can really add up!