THE FEBRUARY 2011 GROCERY CHALLENGE THREAD

[herekittykitty]

Ooookay...why didn't my post appear along with the quote? Oh, well.

Murpath: it is kitty discrimination...my Petsmart had the food for $10.99!

[mercee]

Feb 22, 2011 11:58:45 GMT -5 dancinmama said:

mercee: I usually don't do the monitor rebates. That said, the only time I have read that someone has had a problem with them is when they use a monitor manufacturer's coupon to buy them. For example, if there is a $10 manufacturer's coupon out for that monitor right now, you might have problems cuz the Neuragen RR will show as using a $10 manufacturer's coupon. HTH

Ok, maybe I won't do that deal then & I'll just get myself new sunglasses like I was originally going to do with the $10RR. hahaha Or I'll just pay for the monitor OOP, get the $5 RR & send away for my $15 back.

[mawmawandlovingit]

Anyone have any luck finding the Purex with Zout? Just wondering where this stuff is sold, and how much it is, I did not get this coupon so I was thinking about ordering a few if it would be a good deal.

[momof2]

I just have to say I am loving the Target frozen food deal! I'm just stocking up on veggies - we were down to our last three bags, and I'm lovin' it! Has anyone tried the Market Pantry frozen burritos? Are they any good? I'm trying not to get too many frozen meals but if anyone has any good scenarios on them, I guess I could get some for when I forget my lunch!! I think I'm going to get some of the ice cream that is $1.02 and just have that for the summer I wish I could just leave work now and print more q's for veggies and go back!

[misspt]

Momof2: I am so glad you were able to take advantage of that deal, it's so beautiful. We just got the bag offer around here. :-( The smart ones frozen meals are good for lunch and totallytarget.com has a scenario for those using a printable coupon.

[dancinmama]

Feb 22, 2011 11:37:56 GMT -5 frugalsuz said:

Unadvertised CVS freebie for this week - EOS Lip Balm (Summer Fruit or Lemon variety) $2.99, get back $2.99 EB (Limit 1) = FREE

Also, for some folks Powerade is ringing up as four for $1.25. There are $1 off 3 hangtag coupons in some stores as well. So if you bought 16 bottles and can find five coupons, you'd pay just the tax. With these kind of deals, always scan the item at the price scanner before buying, just in case the sale price isn't in your area.

frugalsuz: Mine were ringing up at $1.69/ea. and there were no hangtags, but it was DEFINITELY worth checking out.

[dancinmama]

Feb 22, 2011 12:46:23 GMT -5 mercee said:

Feb 22, 2011 11:58:45 GMT -5 dancinmama said:

mercee: I usually don't do the monitor rebates. That said, the only time I have read that someone has had a problem with them is when they use a monitor manufacturer's coupon to buy them. For example, if there is a $10 manufacturer's coupon out for that monitor right now, you might have problems cuz the Neuragen RR will show as using a $10 manufacturer's coupon. HTH

Ok, maybe I won't do that deal then & I'll just get myself new sunglasses like I was originally going to do with the $10RR. hahaha Or I'll just pay for the monitor OOP, get the $5 RR & send away for my $15 back.

mercee: I finally got around to checking the ad and the coupon database. Right now, the database is not showing any coupons available for the Accu-Chek, so I think you OUGHT to be okay.

[dancinmama]

Feb 22, 2011 12:13:42 GMT -5 dancinmama said:

Feb 22, 2011 11:43:40 GMT -5 hopetoberich said:

Thanks for Dancin for the tip about sugar prices heading up, and also to Suzi for always saying to buy food with ecb's when there is nothing to roll. I learn so much here.

And following suzi's advice, I have $26 in RRs (one $10 and eight $2s). Coffee Mate and Maxwell House coffee are on sale this week at WAGs so I decided to see if I could cobble together a scenario that would allow me to swoop on some coffee and creamer with little or no OOP. Here's what I came up with:

$16.74 (6) Maxwell House @ $2.79 ea.
11.96 (4) Coffee Mate Powder Creamer @ $2.99 ea.
3.00 (6) Arizona Ice Tea @ $.50 ea. (in-ad coupon)
.30 (6) CA CRV ($.05 on each Arizona Ice Tea can)
32.00 Subtotal
- 10.00 $10/1 RR (Neuragen)
- 16.00 (8) $2/1 (Reach Floss)
- 3.00 (3) $1/2 Maxwell House (2/13 SS)
- 3.00 (4) $.75/1 Coffee Mate (IP)
0 OOP

Okay, off to WAGs and hoping that the in-stock stars align so that I can do the deal.

They only had (2) cans of the Maxwell House Lite, so I bought (4) of the regular and will have to exchange them when they get more stock, but that was the only glitch that I had. The cashier was shocked when after scanning (16) coupons my total was ZERO!!

I also got to pick up (4) more Diabetes and You Mags. Now I have enough Qs to get enough Colgate so that I can get the Heart Healthy UPs on DH's card.

[dancinmama]

Feb 22, 2011 12:52:01 GMT -5 @mawmawandlovingit said:

Anyone have any luck finding the Purex with Zout? Just wondering where this stuff is sold, and how much it is, I did not get this coupon so I was thinking about ordering a few if it would be a good deal.

mawmaw: I looked for it at CVS and WAGs last week and neither one of them had it yet.

[mercee]

Feb 22, 2011 13:33:22 GMT -5 dancinmama said:

mercee: I finally got around to checking the ad and the coupon database. Right now, the database is not showing any coupons available for the Accu-Chek, so I think you OUGHT to be okay.

Thanks dancin...it's been crazy for me at work & such - ugh. I'll see what happens the next time I get to WAGS this week.

[weaselfer]

Bluesclues, I sent you a PM.

[dancinmama]

Feb 22, 2011 13:53:36 GMT -5 mercee said:

Feb 22, 2011 13:33:22 GMT -5 dancinmama said:

mercee: I finally got around to checking the ad and the coupon database. Right now, the database is not showing any coupons available for the Accu-Chek, so I think you OUGHT to be okay.

Thanks dancin...it's been crazy for me at work & such - ugh. I'll see what happens the next time I get to WAGS this week.

mercee: Glad to help when I can.

[hopetoberich]

Rite Aid today.
Oreo cookies @ 3.00 each. Used a $1/2 V V,
Got back 3 UP's, one for the deal posted and 2 for the monthly deal. So they are $1 a pack for the 16oz size. Thats a great price for me.


There were no peelies on the Right Guard body wash, so i didn't bother with it. I have loads from last year in the cupboard and i don't wanna spend $1 if i can't eat it. I did get the JJ baby powder though, in the summer it gets kinda muggy around here and as a couponer standing in line... I like to be fresh! ( it gives us a good name) LOL

[ohiositter]

CDarrow........... Thank you so much got the envie today........

[saveinla]

As per hip2save, the J&J Qs have reset. She has links to the various Qs from her site

[luv2save]

Does anyone know if you can use more then one target web coupon per transaction or are you limited to just one and you have to separate the deals??? Thanks for you help.

[bluecluessubtlety]

[quote author=weaselfer board=wir thread=2643 post=145846 time=1298400995]Bluesclues, I sent you a PM.[/quote]

Back at ya.

[constanz22]

Feb 22, 2011 16:19:10 GMT -5 luv2save said:

Does anyone know if you can use more then one target web coupon per transaction or are you limited to just one and you have to separate the deals??? Thanks for you help.

It really depends on your store and/or cashier. I have never had a problem using multiple Target Q's per transaction, but, I've heard other people say their store's do put limits on them. You could just try it and see...

[luv2save]

Constanz Thank you so much for answering my question!!!

[bluecluessubtlety]

NAGMy co-workers hear me on the phone arguing with my 13 yr old DS that I am not bringing home fast food.

Me: There's plenty to eat in the houe.
Boy: I can't find anything.
(after a minute of this)
Me: There's plenty of Beneful and baby formula. I have to go.
(hang up)

They think it's hysterical. I have like 30 cans of baby formula bought for profit that I haven't gotten around to donating. And the dog usually eats dry but I have lots of free Beneful wet food kept for treats. I figure if there's ever a natural diaster, we can live for a while on dog food and baby formula. Should cover all the nutrients, right?

[4hatsandfrugal]

Feb 22, 2011 18:36:50 GMT -5 bluecluessubtlety said:

[I figure if there's ever a natural diaster, we can live for a while on dog food and baby formula. Should cover all the nutrients, right?

;D Hiliarious!

[4hatsandfrugal]

TARGET: Finish dishwasher detergent deal still going

Finish powerball tabs 20ct- 2.50(price cut from 3.79)
use 1.50/1 target printable
use .75/1 coupon from 1/23SS

Pay .25! If you see that the price is still 3.79 on the shelf, scan it. Some stores, like mine, didn't put out the price cut labels for these but they are 2.50 right now.

[murphath]

RiteAid today:
L'Oreal Youth Code kit: $29.99 (tag said $34.99 but it rang up at $29.99)
3 J&J cotton swabs: 8.97
-$10 L'Oreal Youth Code vv q
-$2 L'Oreal Skin Care q
-3/$1 J&J baby item q
-$23 Ups
OOP: $3.42 ($3.26 was tax)
Rec'd: Winter $20 UP; 3/$2 UPs for J&J; 2/$5 UPs for L'Oreal. I thought I would get one $5 UP so was suprised when 2 were on the receipt! Yea! I'll submit for the $5 SCR and the $10 L'Oreal rebate. A very profitable deal!

[misspt]

Murphpath: That's a great scenario thanks for sharing!!

[constanz22]

Who said they had a pdf for the Rephresh tampons? Can you email it to me, please? TIA!

[misspt]

constanz: I received the coupons today!!! Thanks a bunch!!!!!!!

[misspt]

constanz what is your email? Nevermind, I found it in my email account. You have hotmail.

[constanz22]

misspt I don't have hotmail. My old screen name at yahoo or gmail...thanks!

[misspt]

Well, Oops, you have yahoo mail!!! Not quite as catchy.....

[frugalsuz]

Feb 22, 2011 19:15:25 GMT -5 murphath said:

RiteAid today:
L'Oreal Youth Code kit: $29.99 (tag said $34.99 but it rang up at $29.99)
3 J&J cotton swabs: 8.97
-$10 L'Oreal Youth Code vv q
-$2 L'Oreal Skin Care q
-3/$1 J&J baby item q
-$23 Ups
OOP: $3.42 ($3.26 was tax)
Rec'd: Winter $20 UP; 3/$2 UPs for J&J; 2/$5 UPs for L'Oreal. I thought I would get one $5 UP so was suprised when 2 were on the receipt! Yea! I'll submit for the $5 SCR and the $10 L'Oreal rebate. A very profitable deal!

murpath - the $10 L'Oreal rebate is when you spend $30 on Youth Code Kits. Did you hear whether or not L'Oreal will honor it if you spent $29.99? The folks on Slick Deals have been chattering about this all weekend but I'm not sure if anyone has heard back from L'Oreal either way yet.

FYI - the $29.99 is the sale price this week. So if you don't get a Wellness discount or are at 10%, you'll get this price. The regular price is $34.99 and you get either the sale price or your discount, whichever is greater. 20% folks will get the kit for $27.99.