Back at it

So after a very long break from "super couponing" as I will call it, I am back looking for deals again. Thanks to my friend Kristie for re-inspiring me (and for DVRing "extreme couponing" to get me motivated again).
This time I have set some rules for myself:
-Look for products you love and find them cheaper than normal
-Don't go for every free deal just because you can
-Buy stuff that you can use, or if you know someone else who can use it
-Don't pay money for products you won't use
Within these rules in mind, I will probably spend more than before, but I will actually use most of the stuff I buy too:)
Here is my "deal" trip to Walgreen's from Sunday.

I found most of my deals at Hip2Save.
Individual candy: .80 each, used Buy 2 get 1 free coupons, and used .39 each in-add coupon afterwords. =.13 each
M&M's larger packs 2/$4, $1/2 store coupon, $1/2 MC = $1 each
Dove 4/$15, used 3- $1 MC and 1- .75 MC, received $5 RR = 1.57 each
Aveeno 25% off, Sunscreen 7.49, reg lotion 5.99, baby lotion 4.49x2=8.98, small lotions 2.24x2=4.48 Used 3- $3/2 MC, received $5 RR =$2.15 each (which is as cheap as I can find it anywhere)
toothpaste $3 each, used 2-$1 MC, received $4 RR = free
Tape B1G2free 1.99, used 2 $1 MC and in-add coupon= free
Dial soap .50 per 2 pk on clearance. Used for filler items.

He loves coupons too!

Baby Jay loves coupons too- he had a blast playing with all the ones I didn't want!
I had a trip all planned out with coupons and match ups, but it would require me to go to 3 different stores. When I found out I was taking Jay with me it turned in to a one-stop Walmart shopping trip. I did a bit of price matching and used some coupons (which did not get doubled because it is Walmart) and saved a bit of money...but at least I didn't have to transfer in and out of car seats 6 times:)
I cut out a bunch of coupons this week and hope to score some deals this weekend.

Not gone, but on permanant leave from couponing...

..because of this little bundle of joy that is in our lives. He has been very crabby and I haven't even been tempted to go "couponing" because of my lack of sleep:)

Keep getting all the deals! I hope to re-join the party sometime in the next couple months:)

Target and Walgreens

Since this is my last week of shopping, I decided to do a bunch of coupon match-ups.
Target:

Pampers wipes- 1.97 price cut, 4-$2 MC = free
Carefree liners- .97, 3- $1 MC =free
Johnson's Baby wash 1.97, $1MC, .75 Target Coupon =.22
Shout $2.24, $1 Target coupon, .55 MC, =.69
Cereal (I was afraid I needed fillers because I would have a bunch of overage) $2.28 each, used 2- $1.50/2 MC, $1.53 each
Kashi Cereal .89 clearance, $1 MC= .11 overage
Shave Gel .99, .55 MC =.44 each
Fusion Razors, $2.48 clearance, used 1 $4 MC, and 1 $5 MC= $4.04 overage
Benadryl sticks $2.29 each, used $5/2 MC
Bandiads 1.89 .50 MC, .75 target coupon =.22 for the Benadryl and bandaids
First Aid bag= free with above purchases
Nexcare (I'm not sure if these rang up right, because I thought they were 1.88, but they rang up at 2.24...I'll have to look into that again).
= Under $2.50 for all the above (except Nexcare bandaids) before tax.

Walgreens

Transaction 1:
3 Neutrogena bars 2.99 each
3 Bayer asprin, 3- $1 MC, then used in-add coupon for .99
Used RR's from other purchases to help pay for it,
Got $10 RR for neutrogena bars =free
Transaction 2:
Razor set 9.89, used $4 MC, got $5 RR =.89
Always pads $3.79, had a FREE coupon= free
Candy bars .49 each
Gatorade .99
Rock star $1.24 clearance
(fillers to use up my $10 RR)
= Tax only:)

Wags, KS, Target and free stuff

Walgreens:
Reeces and Almond Joy Candy bags $2/5, Used 4 $1MC, received $5 RR for buying $10 worth= .25 a bag
Kotex pads $3.49, used $1, received $2.49 RR =free (I also received 2 Catalina's for free Always pads)
Ecotrin $2, used $2, received $2 RR= $2overage
Filler items: .37 photo key chains
20 ft. extension cord $1.99
Comb .50
(I did 4 different transactions to try to roll as many RR as possible)

King Soopers
I am stocking up on essentials (nesting) and preparing to make some freezer meals tomorrow so I didn't get the best deals, but they are still good. All 2.99, used $1mc or $2mc =.99 or 1.99
Mission Tortillas $2.00, used one .55 KS coupon =$1.45 or $2.00
Frozen veggies $1.25 each, .60 ks coupon = 1.05 each
Kroger cheese $1.50 each, used 3 .75/2 ks coupons = 1.13 each
Zone Perfect and Luna (I usually get these for free, but I decided to pay .25 each for them so I can have some hospital snacks for John)
Quilted Northern 5.99, used $1.25 ks coupon =$4.74

Target
Bounty 9.99 Buy 2, get a $5 gift card, used 2 $1 MC, 1 .75 Target coupon = ^6.12 per pack
Armor All $6.99 wheel shine, $4.49 multi-purpose cleaner, used $3/2 Target coupon, $2 MC, and will submit for $6.99 rebate =free
Eggo Waffles $1.75, used $1 Target coupon =.75 per box
Strawberries $1, Blueberries $1.50 Juicy Juice $2.24 (so I can drink something before the c-section)

Free Stuff
The nice checkout lady at Walgreens gave me a sample of Kotex in a cute little bag with another coupon= more free products.
I happened to check out one of hip2save's too good to be true deals a few min. after she posted it...and it was worth it!! I got this knife FREE at Lowes ($8.99 value). The offer has since expired.
Similac- free in the mailbox today. It came with 4- $5 coupons.

Rite Aid and King Soopers

I got a few deals this week.
Rite Aid:

I had a $10 gift card from a previous promotion, and I got a $25 gift card for transferring a prescription, so I paid $0 OP, and still have some $ left on the gift card. I also did 2 transactions and used a $5/25 coupon for one and a $5/20 coupon for the other- which took another $10 off my total purchase.

Kleenex 2.49, BOGO, used 2- $1.00/2 MC
Cascade 2.99, $1.00MC, $2.00 SCR = free
Tugaboos diapers 6.99, $1.00 rite aid coupon, $2.00 SCR= $3.99
Thank you cards 4.99
Light bulbs 2/$6, $2 SCR = $2.00 each
Johnson's body wash $2.86, $1.00MC =$1.86
Airheads $1.99
Rubbing Alcohol $1.99, BOGO
Vaseline $1.99
Venus razors $5.49, $2.00MC =$3.49
Hair ties $1.99
Gatorade .99, .20 Rite Aid coupon =.79
Crackers .49
(not pictured- cookies and 2 candy bars that were in the cooler)
Total Spent after rebates (but on gift cards)= $13

King Soopers

I needed a few groceries, so I was on the lookout for deals. I got 4 Kraft dressings for .17 each after coupons and Catalina. I spent $1.99 or .99 on the All detergents, and the sparkling water was free with Catalina:)

Safeway

I got a few deals at Safeway this morning before my Dr. Apt.
Cin. Toast Crunch and Honey Nut Cheerios 1.49 each
used 1 .55 MC which doubled to 1.00
1.00/2 MC
.55 e-coupon for Cin Toast Crunch
.55 e-coupon for Honey Nut Cheerios
=.46 each
Ziploc bag 1.49 with Safeway coupon (the coupon didn't make it very obvious which size, so I think I got a bigger size than I was supposed to, but it said 30 coupon on the coupon and I paid the correct price)
.40 MC which doubled to .80
=.69
Cake mix, frosting, and cookie mix 1.89 each, Buy 2 get 3 free.
.40 MC for cookie which doubled to .80
.75 MC off cake AND frosting which doubled to 1.00
.75 MC off cake AND frosting which doubled to 1.00
1.00 cake and frosting e-coupon
.75 cookie mix e-coupon
=.71 profit
Pampers Diapers
7.99 with Safeway Coupon
2.00 e-coupon
1.50 MC
=4.49