Christmas Shopping with Swag Bucks

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Taxes on Online Purchases

Well they said it was coming, but I was trying not to believe it. I just purchased my daughter's summer reading books online at Amazon.com and they charged me tax.  I can't believe they are actually enforcing the new rule.  Well I guess they have to follow the regulations as we all have to do in life, so get ready to pay taxes with your online purchases. 

Happy Mother's Day

This is a day to relax and reflect on the important people in our lives.  If you are near your children spend time with them and let them know just how much they mean to you in hopes they will do the same.  Live, Love, Laugh and enjoy this special day.

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Great Deal on Coffee

Loving the new Folgers Coupon and the sale at Publix. 

Purchased
2 Folgers Canisters of Coffee 2 for $6

Used
2 $1.50 off Coupons

Total w/tax $3.24

Not so Smart Publix Shopping Trip

Never try to make a meal without coupons and a last minute run.  I rushed into Publix to try to pull something together for dinner after I forgot to take the chicken breast out of the freezer.  Rushed into Publix and got the shock of my life.  I purchased 3 chicken breast for $10 plus.  I could have bought a whole chicken fried, roasted and a host of sides for less than that.  That was a very rookie mistake I should have just fed my family peanut butter and jelly.  I did have a competitor's coupon for $5 off $25 so of course I bought more than I needed.  Also last week I saw the Publix cookie display and didn't take the coupon that was attached to it because I thought I would never buy those cookies, but when I saw them BOGO I had to take them home.

 

Purchased

2 Gallons of Milk $4.39

1 Box of Publix Cookies BOGO $3.99

1 Bin of Lettuce $2

1 Box of Dried Cranberries $2.45

1 Pack of Expensive Chicken $10.01

 

Used

1 $5 off $25 Competitor's Coupon

 

 

Total w/tax $20.24



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Target

I am proud of this trip to Target.  I was able to finally purchase something for myself instead of my two daughters.  My total before coupons was $86.80.  After coupons $19.04 pretty good shopping.   

2 Champion TShirts $6
9 Bounce Fabric Sheets $1.97
1 Bar of Olay Soap $.97
1 Can Pringles $1.25
1 Bag of Pretzel Crisps $2.50
2 Cans Schick Shaving Gel $2.54
2 Schick Razors $7.21
2 Schick Hydro Razors $8.06
2 Pairs of Flip Flops $2.50
2 Pair of Earrings $2.38
1 Jewelry Box $3.76

Used
2 $3 off Target Champion Coupons
3 $3 off 3 Target Bounce Coupons
3 $3 off 3 Bounce P&G Coupons
1 $1 off Olay Coupon
1 $1 off Pretzel Crisp Coupon
2 $4.30 free Shaving Cream with Schick Shavers Purchase Coupon Scanned $4.30 $1.76 profit each
2 $3 off Target Schick Hydro Coupons
2 $3 off Schick Hydro Manu Coupons
2 $4 off Schick Manu Coupons
1 $5 off Target Schick Coupon
2 $2 off Target Flip Flop Coupons

Total w/tax $19.04
Total Savings $80.66

Kroger

 

 

I ran into Kroger to get 50% off bread and in the end came out with all of the items above.  I think there is a coupon available for the Ken's dressing, but I picked these items up without planning.  Shopping without planning cost you dollars and cents. 

 

Purchased

2 Natures Own Honey Wheat Bread 50% off  $1.64

2 Ken's Salad Dressing $1.79 (my son's favorite)

2 Colgate Toothpaste $1

2 Colgate Toothbrushes $1

1 Bag of Lay's Potato Chips $2.50

1 Pack of Kroger chicken legs $5.22

1 Pack of Orbit Gum $1 (for my daughter who kept asking for gum)

 

Used

2 $.50 off coupons for Colgate Toothbrushes Doubled

2 $.75 off coupons for Colgate Toothpaste

 

 

Total w/tax $16.76 

Publix

Wow! I haven't had this much fun shopping at Publix in a while.  I was able to get so many bargains for such a little price.  It would have been a lot easier if I didn't have my teenage daughter in my ear every 2 min wanting to add items to my buggy.  My famous saying to her is "did you bring a coupon for it?"  When the answer is no the answer from me is wait until you can find a coupon.  I was able to pick up some of the things she needed in a previous Aldi's fruit post.  I could have done so much better on the rice.  I could have even got enough to give away, but I left the remaining coupons in Publix (for someone else to use) went to Kroger where they were marked 1.09.  I could have gotten them 9 cents a bag :).

Purchased
2 Boxes of Quaker Cap'N Crunch 50% off $4.89
2 Mott Strawberry Applesauce $2.00ea
10 Motrin 4 ct. $1.09ea (Money Maker)
4 Dawn Dish Detergents $1.49ea
5 Right Guard Deodorants $3.15 BOGO
4 Ivory Bar Soap $1.39ea
2 Texas Toast Croutons $.99ea
4 Cartons of Smart Balance Milk $2.50ea
1 Carton Silk Soy Milk $3
2 Publix Chocolate Milk $1.59ea
5 Kraft Shredded Cheese $4.99ea
1 Bag Lay's Potato Chips $2.15
2 Publix Large Eggs $1.50
5 Bags of Mahatma Rice $1.29
2 Quaker Chocolate Covered Bars 50% off $2.99
2 Quaker Smores Bars 50% off $2.99
1 Folgers Coffee $3
1 Jar of Nutella $3.50

Used
3 $5 off Competitor Coupons
2 .75 off Target Coupons for Quaker Cereal
2 $1.10 off Motts Applesauce
10 $2 off Motrin Coupons .91 cents money maker each Woohoo
4 $.50 off Target Dawn Coupons
4 $.25 off Dawn Manu Coupons
3 $1.50 of Right Guard Coupons
1 $2 off Right Guard Coupon
4 $.50 off Ivory Coupons
2 $.40 Texas Toast Coupons
4 $1.50 off Smart Balance Coupons
1 $.60 off Silk coupon
1 $10 Publix Kraft Coupon
1 $1 off Target Coupon for 2 dz eggs
5 $.50 off Mahatma Rice coupons
2 $1 off 2 Target Quaker Coupons
1 $1 off Nutealla Coupon

All Manufacture Coupons $.50 and below Doubled

Total w/tax $29.34
Total Savings of $129.72