I impressed the cashier!

Once again, I planned my attack well at Safeway, taking advantage of their "Mix & Match" sale. I only purchased items that were included in the sale, AND that I had coupons for. If you purchased 10 of the included items, you received an instant $5 off of your order. I purchased 30, and received $15 off! Add to that $21.77 in coupons (some doubled), and you have a total savings of 70%!
Grocery total: $85.18
Total OOP: $25.59

In looking over my receipt, I noticed an extra $.75 eCoupon that I totally forgot about. If you go to the Safeway website, you can add coupon savings directly to your card!

I was actually giddy....

It's amazing how much this new "outlook" on spending has changed me. I have always liked to spend money, sometimes recklessly. But now that my focus is on saving, I'm actually leaving the store(s) feeling so good about myself!

I made 2 stops tonight, CVS and Safeway.

CVS
I spent a bit more than usual, but wanted to take advantage of the Aveeno promo they have going on, so I was stocking up on sunscreen. (This is the 2nd time I've used this promo).

*Spend $25 on Aveeno products and receive $10 in ECBs.
I purchased 3 sunscreens totaling $31.47 -$6 in coupons.

Also purchased:
Crest toothpaste on sale for $1.99 -$1 Q ($1 ECB)
2 ALL Small & Mighty - BOGO free $7.49 -$2 Q
2 Purell Antibac $2.98 -$2 Q

Used $4 off of $20 Coupon
Spent $14 in ECBs

Total OOP = $16.49
Received $11.00 in ECBs


Safeway
Promo - Purchase $30 of included items and receive $10 OYNO.

First transaction:

4 Cottonelle 12-rolls @ $6.49 -$1.00 Q ($25.96)
*receive $1 OYNO when you purchase 2 Cottonelle items
Reynolds Recycled Foil $2.29 -$.55 q (doubled)
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter sticks $1.99 -$.75Q (doubled)
=$30.24

Also purchased:
6 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (4 rolls) @ $1.50 -various Qs ($9.00)
*receive $3.00 OYNO when you purchase 3 Pillsbury items

Spent $32.89 OOP
Received $18 OYNO

Second transaction:

Kraft Dressing $2.89 -$1.50Q
3 Bertolli Pasta Sauce @ $2ea -$2.50Q ($6.00)
2 Capri Sun Sunrise @ $1.99ea -$2.00Q ($.3.98)
Horizon Organic Milk $6.49
Reynolds Recycled Foil $2.29 -$.55Q (doubled)
Bright Green Detergent $8.49 -$2.00Q
Bright Green Tissues $1.49 -$1.00Q
= $31.63

Used $18 of the OYNO coupons
Spent $6.51 OOP
!!! Should have rec'd another $10 OYNO coupon, but it didn't print! When I questioned it at the service desk, they just gave me a $10.00 BILL!

So, I spent $29.40 OOP (after receiving the $10) for what would have been $95.69 regular price!
That is approx 70% off. :)

I think I'm getting good at this! (Safeway 83% off)

Safeway had a promotion running until 3/31 where you rec'd $5.00 off your total when you purchased 10 of the specially marked items. I purchased 20 of the special items, and one that I needed immdiately ;)

3 Kraft Dressings $2.00 ea (sale price)
3 Coupons for $1.50 off each

3 Crystal Light drink mixes $2.00 (sale price)
Coupon - Buy 2, Get 1 free (-$3.49, regular price!)
3 Crystal Light drink mixes $2.00 (sale price)
Coupon - Buy 2, Get 1 free (-$3.49, regular price!)
3 Crystal Light drink mixes $2.00 (sale price)
Coupon - Buy 2, Get 1 free (-$3.49, regular price!)

3 Duncan Hines cake mixes $1.25 (sale price)
Coupon - Save $1 on 3 boxes

4 DelMonte Natural Fruit Cups $2.50 (sale price)
2 Coupons - $1.00 off of 2 (-$2.00)

12 pack of Diet Sunkist Orange $3.00 (sale price)

Syrup $4.65 (regular price)
Shelf coupon found!! -$1.00

So.... I rec'd $10.00 off for buying 20 of the special items.

Total retail price = $67.73

I SPENT.... $12.33

That is an 83% savings!!