May 22nd to 28th Spent $76.05 , Saved $124.02 (79%)

So far I have had a great week. Stopped by Walgreens on Sunday and Publix on Tuesday. I did check my Walgreens again yesterday to see if they have restocked products but it didnt look like it.  I still havent been able to go to CVS or RA. And now there are rumours of changes in Rite Aid policy, awaiting to hear the official verdict.

So far my totals are as follows :

Walgreens You can read it here
Spent  $5.99 OOP and Saved $24.1= 80%

Publix  You can read it here
Spent $4.37 OOP and Saved $34.23 =89%

Update:
Managed to do my shopping on Saturday. R.A have changed their policy - cant use a B1G1 free coupon on a BOGO sale. My trip went smoothly.. just one mishap one of my coupons wasn't deducted. Will head tomorrow to Walmart!

Visited : CVS,Kroger,Walmart, Whole foods  You can read it here
Spent: $33.57 OOP and Saved 65.69 = 68%

Publix Trip 5/24 - 15 items paid less than $5

Had to go to Publix to get some freebies and pick a few necessities in the house. My Publix store ads run Thursday to Wednesday where I live.And my publix accepts Target and Kroger coupons. Luckily, we have free access to Target coupons online!! The only item we needed was salt  but I wanted to buy some sugar to stockpile as it was a great price - 5lb bag for $2.99 and with a 50c coupon which doubles  I got it for $1.99.

There are a couple of great discounts going on at Publix which I wanted to take and advantage of too:
Covergirl blushers, bronzers, pressed powder have a $2 off discount of their retail price and Right Guard products have a  30% discount.


This is what I bought
(3) Breakstone cottage cheese doubles @$0.5 = $1.5
(4)Covergirl blush @3.59 with the$2off  @$1.59   Total = $6.36
(2)Wishbone dressing  -BOGO $2.65
(2)Rightguard deos @$1.95 = $3.9
(1)Domino 5lb pure cane sugar  @$2.99
(1)Thai Kitchen Noddles @ $1.09
(1)Peterpan Peanut butter 28oz @$2.69
(1)Morton Iodinized salt @$0.57

Used
2- $1 Publix- Wishbone coupon
1-$1.25/2 Wishbone coupon -printable
2-$1 Target- Any covergirl cosmetic coupon - from Target beauty bag promotion
2-$2.5/2 - Any covergirl cosmetic coupon -P&G 5/2
1-$0.75/3- Breakstone cottage cheese doubles coupon
1-$0.50- Domino sugar coupon  which doubled to $1 - 5/22
1-$0.50- Any Thai kitchen product coupon which doubled to $1- printable
1-BIGI free Right guard product
2-$1- Target - any Rightguard product - printable
1-$1- Peterpan  Peanut butter coupon from April All you mag(Not very sure )

Paid $4.37($3.80 plus 0.59 in tax) OOP and saved $34.23.  89% savings!!

Product Review : Covergirl Natureluxe Collection

I got an opportunity to try  the Covergirl New Natureluxe collection products. I received 2 full sizes products Oak shade Liquid Silk Foundation and cinnamon gloss balm to try and coupons to share for free courtesy of BzzAgent. This is my first package from them and I was very excited to receive them.

I personally like using different make up products. I frequently use MAC Studio fix powder plus  foundation  occassionally use Queen Collection compact base foundation and less frequently use Fashion Fair stick foundation. I cant go out without foundation I have acne scars and have alot of blemishes on my  face. Sometimes I have to use up to 2 products to cover the blemishes. And unfortunately after a while I can have a heavy or caked on feel if it's been a long or humid day!

I tried on the Natureluxe liquid silk foundation. It was smooth and silky to touch and very sheer as promised.  I loved the feel to my face it was very light as if I had not put anything on. The only thing I didnt like was the sample product was 1-2 shades lighter than my skin tone and it did not completely cover my blemishes. I would recommend it to a person who has flawless skin.. it is the product to die for!!. Something I forgot to mention but worth mentioning is in it's listed ingredients  it has Jojoba and rosehip extracts as well as a touch of cucumber water. Ingredients which work well for people who have sensitive skin or who are prone to break outs!! Another plus is it's an Oil free product and provides a SPF-10 protection.

The Naturelux Gloss Balm combines the sheer color and shine of a gloss with the soft moisturization of the Balm. It has a SPF 15 coverage which is high compared to the foundation. Unfortunately again the shade was to light but I liked the feel of the gloss and the moisture it provided. I usually wear lip gloss I am planning to getting one in my shade,  very soon.

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Sunday shopping 5/22

Just came back from Walgreens. They had a good number of food products on sale as well as great deals. I was looking for the Tone body wash on the shelves couldnt find it. So I went up to the my favorite associate who happened to be the cashier and asked where I can find it. She looked behind her counter and gave me the last bottle!! I was so happy I havent been lucky at Wags recently getting the RR deals as nearly everything is out of stock!! I didnt find any Reach toothbrushes in stock and forgot to ask when they get their next supplies.  I took 2 Russel Easter eggs for fillers ended up buying one and I didnt need it but will satisfy my sweet tooth!!

First transaction:
1. Tone Body Wash - $3.99 Receive $3RR
2. Scunci no hair damage hair elastics -$2.00. Receive $2RR
3. Easter egg 0.14 (75% off) ( 0.44 savings)
Total:  $6.13

Used
$2 RR
$2 Tone Body wash coupon - IP no longer available.

Paid: $2.49 plus $0.36 tax
Savings according to Receipt: $6.44
Received : $3RR and $2 RR

2nd Transaction
1. Sunmaid raisins 18 oz - $3.29 ( in ad price = $1.99 )
2. (3) Hunt's Sauce 8oz  @$0.99 = $2.97  (in ad price 3/$1)
3. (2)Honey Nut Cheerios 12.25 oz @ $1.99 = $3.98
4.Yardley soap 1 bar - $1.49 (in ad price  $0.69)
5. Sunday Paper $1.89
6. Carefree body shape $0.99
Total: $10.54

Used:
(2) 0.55 Honey nut cheerio coupons- internet coupon
0.30 Yardley soap coupon - May All you
0.99 off Carefree coupon
$2RR and $3 RR from 1st transaction.

Paid:  3.15 plus  0.35 tax OOP
Savings according to receipt: $17.66


OVERALL:
Total OOP : $5.28  and  $0.71 in tax
Savings:  $24.1 - 80% savings!!

Yesterday we passed by Target to pick up some light bulbs before the Temporary price cuts ended. As I was with hubby and toddler in tow I had to limit what I was going to buy so it could be a quick in and out trip!! Last week I received a $2 Catalina for select GE bulbs after buying 75 W GE reveal  4-pk light bulbs and I also had a $1 off GE light bulb coupons. I also had a couple of the $5/2 Revlon beauty tools so I picked up 2 products. As usual I received 2 other catalina for the products - one $5/2 and $2 off 1 revlon beauty product. More products to give away!!

Transaction:
1. 100 W GE reveal light bulb 4 pk -$3.29
2. Nail trimmer - $2.99
3. Nail clipper - $2.24
Total: $8.52

Used:
$2 off select GE  bulbs - Target catalina coupon
$1 off GE bulbs - newspaper insert
$5/2 Revlon beauty Products- Target catalina coupon



Paid: $0.47 plus 0.51 tax = $0.98 OOP
Savings according to the receipt : $8.05 (89% SAVINGS)
Received more Target catalina coupons!!

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Sunday shopping- 4/17

Total before sales & coupons: $69.47
Savings: $48.76 or 70%
OOP (out of pocket): $23.21

Received : $2 ECB

This Sunday I wanted to get the RA bogo airwick deal especially as the coupon expires today and buy similac powder & Physician formula as there is a significant reduction in prices at CVS. Visited RiteAid first to check if I could get free Airwick air freshener unfortunately they were out. I decided to look at the what was still in stock. Took  2 ajax cleanser and 2 Arm & Hammer baking powder when I went to the cashier and the  Fab, Ajax, coupon didnt want to scan through so I decided to leave them and only bought the baking soda.As the manager was behind the cashier today asked her if I could pay for the Airwick today and pick it up later. She said that it's not possible. I do remember reading that some people preorder and purchase items thats why I was asking.  I later went to my local CVS and took my time  I received a $1.50 Bayer aspirin coupon from the red box and I  noticed there was a  50 ct. reduced to  $2.34.making it free with my MFR coupon.  Because I am buying baby formula I usually pay OOP as I dont want to use much of my ECB'S. So after a successful CVS trip I popped in a different RA to check their inventory most of the good stuff had been cleared, too and also to check if they had rimmel mascara as I had an RA coupon and hadnt been able to get it. Ended up getting a raincheck as they have been out for a while. So I went to Walmart to get some more Similac (liquid) and Nestle cereal and added a few things.

R.A 
(2)  Arms & Hammer baking soda  @$0.59 (reg. retail 0.99) **
used $1 off any Arms and hammer laundry products.
Total: $1.18
 Paid:$ 0.18
Saved: $1.80
*** eligible for  $10 UP's  when you buy $30 worth of cleaning product
Total: $1.17  so have $28.83 to reach that goal. And I also received another $3 of $15 survey invite.



CVS

Total Merchandise value before sale price: $55.03

Paid OOP: $18.

Saved: $38.46  or 70%

ECB: $2.3

1st transaction:

Similac simplepak $21.99 (reg. retail 25.49)
Bayers aspirin 50 ct. $2.34 (reg retail $4.69)
Heads and shoulders $4.99 ( reg.retail  5.89)
Edge infused shaving cream $ 3.29  (reg retail $ 3.49)
Physician Formula 2 in 1 concealer $ 4.79 (reg. retail 7.99)** 40% off promotion
4 snickers single eggs @$0.5 (reg.retail 0.87)
= $39.4 ( Reg. retail =51.03)

Used
$5 off $30 CVS email coupon
$1.50 off Bayers aspirin  CVS  coupon
$5 off similac  simplepak coupon from march inserts
$5 off any Physician formula coupon  which got decreased to $4.79
$1 off Bayer aspirin
$2 Head and shoulders from P&G Home mailer
(2)$1/2 Mars easter candy
$0.55 off Edge infused shaving  gel/cream
 $1.99 and $1 ECB's from last week.
=$24.83

Total: $14.57 plus $1.19 in tax
OOP: $15.76
Saved:$36.46
Earned : $2 ECB(H&S)  and $2.3 ECB( Edge)

2nd Transaction
2 Sunday Newspaper @$2
Total: $4.00 plus 0.24 tax

Paid with $2 ECB  from transaction 1 and $2.24OOP
Saved: $2

Walmart
Bought
1. Minute Maid orange juice $2.62
1. Smart balance milk  $3.14
1. Similac  1 quart  $3.84
1. Nestle baby cereal  $ 2.66
1. Mt. Olive sweet relish  $1
=$13.26


Used
$1 off Minute maid from FB
$5 any similac product  - 4/3 insert
$2 off smart balance milk
$0.5 off any mt. Olive relish
=$8.5

Totaling : $4.76 plus 0.27 tax
Paid using GC $5.03  Still have a $4.3 Balance.
Saved: $8.5