What We Do With Expired Coupons

Did you know that you can send expired coupons over seas to the U.S. Troops? Commissaries accept manufacturers coupons up to six months after the expiration date. Below are a couple of the programs that you can send the expired coupons to.

Coups For Troops

Coupon Cabin

Troopons

-Adia, fellow Couponing Cadette

Suave Gold Professionals Deal at Walmart

Suave Gold Professionals = $2.88 each

We bought 2 = $5.76

We used the $3.00 off of 2 bottles coupon from the 11-1 Smart Source flyer = $2.76 or $1.38 per bottle

-Adia, fellow Couponing Cadette

Mrs. Cubbison's Crouton Deal at Lowes Foods

Mrs. Cubbison's Croutons on sale = $1.00 each.  Buy 2 bags = $2.00

We used a printable coupon for .50 off 2 bags = $1.50

Lowes doubles manufacturers coupons up to 99 cents so that's an additional .50 off =  $1.00/2 bags or 50 cents a bag.

-Adia, fellow Couponing Cadette

Progresso Soup Deals at Lowes Foods

Progresso Canned Soup on sale = $1.00 each.  Buy 2 cans = $2.00

We used a .50 off 2 cans coupon from the 11-1 Smart Source flyer
= $1.50

Lowes doubles manufacturers coupons up to 99 cents so that's an additional .50 off =  $1.00/2 cans or 50 cents a can.

If you don't get the Sunday newspaper and get the coupons from that, here's a deal with just manufacturers coupons.

Progresso Canned Soup on sale = $1.00 each.  Buy 3 cans = $3.00

We used this printable coupon for $1.00 off of 3 cans = $2.00 (or .67 per can)

-Adia, fellow Couponing Cadettes

Tampons at CVS

1 box of Kotex Tampons on sale = $3.99

We got $2.00 in Extra Bucks back = $1.99

We used a $1.00 coupon from the 10-11 Smart Source = .99

-Adia, fellow Couponing Cadette

Free Propel Electrolye Water at CVS

1 Propel Electrolye Water = $1.25

Buy 1 Propel Electrolye Water, get $1.25 in Extra Bucks back = Free!

-Adia, fellow Couponing Cadette

Food Collection and Drop Off to CCUMC Feed My Sheep Food Pantry

Adia and I combined our items today and took them to CCUMC to drop off for the food pantry.  As you can see from the photo above, we had quite a few items to drop off.

I am so glad we grabbed so many deals this past month.  These items will help out the pantry a lot!

Here is a photo of us dropping off the items.  Lila, a Junior in our troop, helped us carry everything into CCUMC.

We had a lot of stuff to carry in so we appreciated her help.  Gideon and Mattie also carried items in but they are not in this photo.  Thanks to everyone who helped!

Reagan, Fellow Couponing Cadette

Progresso Soup BJ's

I went to BJs today and I bought an eight pack of Progresso Soup for a good price.  After Tax, the cost ended up being $.78 per can of soup!  

Here is how I did it.

The 8 pack of soup sells for $10.49. 

I used a $2.50 off coupon that was in the October mailer that arrived at our house.

Then I used 2 - $1 off the purchase of 4 cans coupons for another $2 off.

This made the total cost after tax ,$6.20 or $.78 each.  

I hope you save a lot too!

Reagan, Fellow Couponing Cadette

Hamburger Helper Deal at Lowes Food - $.60 each! OR at Food Lion for $.48 each!

Today, you can get Hamburger Helper for $.60 a box at Lowes Food!  How you ask?

They are on sale 10 for $10 but you do not need to purchase 10.  They ring up for $1 each.  If you purchase 4, you can use the printable coupon at coupons.com that saves you $.80.  Since coupons under $1 are doubled, you get $1.60 off of your purchase of 4 Hamburger Helpers!  So you spend $2.40 for 4 boxes!

I actually had 5 coupons and purchased 20 boxes for $13.14 after tax!  This will be a good addition for the CCUMC Food Pantry.

I hope you save a lot too!
Reagan, Fellow Couponing Cadette


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10/18/15 UPDATE.  Food Lion has Hamburger Helper on sale for $.88 each.  Since they double coupons under $1, the boxes work out to be $.48 a box.  I picked up 8 more boxes today!

Dollar Deals at the Dollar Tree

While I did not use coupons, the Dollar Tree can be a great place to grab deals.  I grabbed several items this week at the Dollar Tree! Check out the items I grabbed in the photo. They were  $1 each!  

I hope you save a lot too!

Reagan, Fellow Couponing Cadette

Scrubbing Bubbles Deal at Target

I went to Target today and I grabbed a Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner Deal!  After coupons and Gift Card Credit, I only paid $1.25 per bottle after tax!  

Here are the details:

I purchased 4 bottles of Scrubbing Bubbles for $2.89 each.  ($11.56)

I had 4 coupons at .$50 each ($2.00)

When you buy 4, you get a $5 gift card to Target.

Total costs after tax and after deducting gift card: $5.00 or $1.25 each.

I hope you save a lot too!

Reagan, Fellow Couponing Cadette

CCUMC Feed My Sheep Food Pantry Visit

The CCUMC Food Pantry was handing out food this morning so I thought I would go by and see how the food we donate is handed out.  I arrived just before it opened and the line for food was out the door, down the sidewalk and past the building.  The food pantry is serving a lot of people!

I am so glad that we decided to donate the food we get from couponing to this pantry.  They are helping a lot of local families every month.

I hope you save a lot!
Reagan, Fellow Couponing Cadette

September 22nd Collection Drive and Drop Off

Adia, Freya and I did a lot of couponing since the last drive.  It is hard to tell by the photo above but we donated a lot of cereal this time.  I had 22 boxes myself and both Adia and Freya brought more!  It was our largest food collection to date.  

Thanks to he girls in our troop who also donated items!

We dropped off the food items at the CCUMC's Feed My Sheep Food Pantry too.  Here is a photo of us dropping the food:

Hope you save a lot!

-Reagan, Fellow Couponing Cadette

Colgate Total Toothpaste Deal at CVS

I grabbed a pretty good deal at CVS today.  They had Total Colegate toothpaste on sale for $2.99 each.  I used a $1 off coupon that I printed at www.couponmom.com bringing the price to $1.99.  I received $2 in extrabucks rewards for my next purchase so really, the toothpaste was FREE!  I just had to pay tax.

I had 2 coupons so I grabbed 2 deals and received $4 is extrabucks.  I paid $4.38 at the register but if you take off the $4 I earned, I grabbed 2 tubes of toothpaste for $.38!

I hope you save a lot too!

-Reagan, Fellow Couponing Cadette

Trip to Harris Teeter - Spent $9.25

There are some pretty awesome deals at Harris Teeter this week.   All of my deals are printable coupon deals because we did not renew our newspaper subscription.  We grabbed quite a few of deals for our home but I also shopped as a Couponing Cadette. After tax, I spent $9.25 on all of the items in the photo below.

These items went on sale today so you can grab these deals all week.

The Old Orchard Juice is a really good deal! Select bottles are buy one get one free (BOGO).  The normal price is $2.99 so each bottle rings up for $1.49.  I used a $.50 coupon I printed at this link:  https://oldorchard.com/promotions/  You have to create a free account to access the coupons. Coupons under $1 are doubled at Harris Teeter so I paid $.49 for each bottle of juice.  Harris Teeter only allows 3 like coupons per visit so I grabbed 3 juices!

The Eight Oclock Coffee was also BOGO.  Regular price is $6.59 I was credited $3.30 so it was $3.29 for one bag before my coupon.  I had a $1.50 off coupon I printed at www.couponmom.com so I paid $1.79 for the bag of coffee.

The Campbell Select Harvest Soups regular price $2.50 are on sale for $1.50 each so $3 for 2 cans. I had a $.75 off 2 cans and Harris Teeter doubled the coupon so I paid $1.50 for 2 cans or $.75 each.  I bought 3 of these deals.

The French's Mustard was not on sale but my $.50 coupons expire in a couple of days so I used them.  The mustard was $1.59 each and the coupon was doubled so I paid $.59 each for mustard.  

So after tax, I paid $9.25 for all items!

I hope you save a lot too!

Reagan, Fellow Couponing Cadette 

Maruchan Bowls at Lowes Foods - Six Bowls for $1

I grabbed another great deal at Lowes Foods.  The Maruchan Bowls are currently buy one get one free in the store, so they are $.50 each.  I bought 6 of them making the total cost before coupons $3.  I had 2 - $1 off if you buy 3 coupons from the Smart Shopper so I paid $1 for six bowls! That means I just got six bowls for the price of one!  

I hope you save a lot too!
-Reagan, fellow Couponing Cadette

5 Boxes of Cereal for $1.61 at Lowes Food

I found a great deal at Lowes Foods today using coupons.  They have a special right now on some of the General Mills Cereals.  The cereals are on sale 2 for $5 but if you buy 5 boxes at one time, you get them 5 for $9.  In addition to this special, I had a coupon for each box of cereal.  The coupons were for $.75 off a box.  At Lowes Foods, coupons under $1 are doubled so I got $1.50 off each box.

Here is the sale price rundown:

5 -  boxes of cereal:  $9
5 - $.75 off coupons doubled: -$7.50
Total Costs: $1.50 + tax = $1.61

Here is a photo of the receipt: 

Thank you Adia for sharing your coupons so I could grab this deal again! We make a great team!

Hope you save a lot too!
-Reagan, Fellow Couponing Cadette

I spent $20.40 at Food Lion Today and they gave me a $4 off next purchase!

I spent $20.40 on these items:

I went to Food Lion today to pick up some Oatmeal.  They had their name brand Instant Oatmeal, normally priced $1.89 on sale for $1. They also have another promotion going this week if you purchase certain Store Brand Products, you get $.25 off next order.  You have to purchase at least 4 Food Lion Brand items to get deal.  So I purchased 16 boxes of Oatmeal at $1 each.

I also purchased 5 Overstuffed Beef Raviolis by Chef Boyardee.  Normal price is 5 for $6.25, on sale for 5 for $5.  I had a $1 off purchase of 5 so I got them for $4!

Total spent after tax $20.40 AND I have a $4 coupon to use on my next trip!

I hope you save a lot too!
Reagan, Fellow Couponing Cadette

Dropped off Donations at CCUMC

I almost forgot to post that I dropped off the grocery items earlier this week at the CCUMC Feed My Sheep Food Pantry.  Here is a photo of me with some of the items I dropped off:

Donating the food items we have bought using coupons to our local food pantry helps the people in our community!  

If any of you would like to donate items, the address to the CCUMC food pantry is 1082 Amelia Church Road Clayton, NC 27520.  

-Reagan, Fellow Couponing Cadette 

Deals at CVS today - All this for $12.98!

I grabbed some pretty good deals at CVS today.  I purchased all of the items in this photo for $12.98.

Here are the details:

2 - 18oz boxes of Cheerios normally $5.49 each ($10.98 total) 
      On sale price 2 for $7.  Used $1 printable coupon making these huge boxes of cereal 2 for $6.

Aussie 13.5 fl oz Shampoo and Conditioner normally 4.79 each ($9.58 total)
     On sale buy one get one half off. 
     Used $2 off printable coupon making this shampoo and conditioner $5.18 for both!

2 - Pantene Pro-V 12.6 fl oz  2 in 1 Shampoos normally $4.99 each ($9.98 total)
      On Sale $4 each.  Used $2 off printable coupon making 2 bottles of shampoo $6.00

CVS 32 fl oz Shampoo and Conditioner normally $3.59 each ($7.18 total)
      On sale buy one get one free!  No coupons, that is a good deal for that much product!

Dawn 9 fl oz Ultra Platinum Dish Detergent normally $1.77.
      On Sale for $.99  Used $.25 off printable coupon making it $.99.

I also used $10 in Extra Bucks I earned last month bringing total order to $12.98!
Including Sale Prices, Coupons and and Extra Bucks, I saved $27.98, a 71% savings value!

I hope you save a lot too!
Reagan, Fellow Couponing Cadette