Newbie brag! saved $215.14 at London Drugs *pics* + WM too

[crowsnest]

So I've only been actively couponing for about 2 months, but I live way out of town so I have to plan my LD trips carefully! I'm pretty proud of myself, though I could have pricematched better and had my list organized better. I had my stacks mostly organized in the CD case that I use for coupons, and then I had a bunch of paperclips in my pocket, and as I shopped I clipped each stack together and put it underneath the product.

I saved $215.14, and spent $79.65. I should have spent less, but grabbed the large size of swiffer cloths that was not on sale and didn't notice when it rang in $10 higher than I planned. oops! It took 45 minutes at the CS counter to ring it all through.



3 huggies mega packs: $47.98 - $44.51 coupons = $3.47 or $1.16 each
2 huggies pure & natural: $25.98 - $23.00 coupons = $2.98 or $1.49 each
4 pampers mega packs: $59.98 - $55.00 coupons = $4.98 or $1.25 each
2 huggies wipes tubs: $7.98pm - $7.98 coupons = FREE
1 huggies wipes refils: $5.77pm - $4.25 coupons = $1.52
3 pampers wipes tubs: $11.97pm - $7.50 coupons = $4.47 or $1.49 each
nestle good start formula: $22.99pm - $5.00 coupon = $17.99
playtex bottles: $19.99 - $7.00 coupons = $12.99
Dove bodywash and soap: $4.98 - $5.00 coupons = FREE
herbal essences shampoo: $1.99 - $1.00 coupon = $0.99
5 pantene: $15.44pm - $15.27(?) coupons = $0.17 or $0.04 each
2 cottonelle wipes: $8.58 - $8.58 coupons = FREE
oral b pulsar toothbrush: $5.99 - $4.50 coupons = $1.49
oral b crossaction 2 pack: $4.99 - $4.00 coupons = $0.99
advil: $7.99 - $4.00 coupon = $3.99
2 cascade: $7.98pm - $8.00 coupons = FREE
swiffer cloths: $11.99 (oops, meant to grab the $3.99 box) - $3.00 in coupons = $8.99

I also stopped in at walmart earlier in the day to grab some olay body washes - tried to do some pricematching too, which didn't work out so well. I was trying to pm formula and diaper genie refills. First the CS people told me I couldn't pm the stores I wanted to, so I had them call the manager who confirmed it was fine. THEN when I tried to use a coupon that Nestle sent for the formula, they said I couldn't use it because I had already pricematched, and the coupon says "not to be combined with any other offer." I emailed WM this morning for clarification on that policy. Anyway I did end up getting the formula, olay, and 2 diaper genie refills for $30.18, and I did use a $5 playtex coupon on the refills since it didn't have any exclusions after being very closely scrutinized!

[nosobbq]

you did well!! congrats!!

[sunflower3313]

Great job ......... it gets easier at LD with time. WTG

[crowsnest]

Thanks guys!! It was fun, I got lots of stuff that the family needs and will actually use. I cant believe I paid full price for diapers when my little guy was born!!

[ah2k]

Wow! You did amazing!!!!!

[$avvy$hopper]

great job...i dont' think you can call yourself a newbie anymore..that a "pro' shop!!!

[ClipClap]

Way to go!

[Chantel]

Great job! You're definitely not a newbie anymore.

[momof3heathens]

Great job.

[paicebailey]

Fantastic job!

[blessedmommy]

Awesome job!