My Very First Brag...and extreme couponing trip!

[jemwars]

*****I added the locations on sales for those who were asking...Thanks for all the great post everyone!*******

So I have been reading these post for the last month or so and I finally have the opportunity (or I guess reason) to Post my first brag.So first let me apoligize if this brag is long...but it is my first brag and there is just so much that happened in this short day...or at least I think!

So over the last three weeks I have had much extra time on my hands and I decided to through my self into this couponing thing...I had been meaning to do it for many months now.

I have been working away doing lots of research and reading post out here...may I just say this community is so awesome and so welcoming.
I have been using coupons here and there over the last couple weeks and collecting many over the last couple weeks.

I woke up this morning and felt the urge and excitement. I insisted DH jump out of bed with me first thing this morning (even though he insisted he much rather stay in bed and do something else lol) and head out with all my flyers and all the coupons I have collected over the past few weeks, determined to do my first big couponing trip.
Well I can say a got a few stares and more then a couple snarls...but in the end it was AWESOME. Here is a list below of my shopping trip today...many stores...much searching...and 8 hours later here is what we came home with...make sure you stay tuned to the end to see my final total. (my pic is end the end of this post)

**No Frills**
Dove Shampoo x4
Reg. = $6.99 each x 4 =$27.99
Sale Price = $ 3.00
Coupon = $3.00(x4)
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Total paid = $5.00
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Total Savings= $22.99



**Gillette Deodorant**
Reg. =$3.69 each x2 = $7.38
Sale = $2.49
Coupon WUB2 = $2.00
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Total Paid = $2.98
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Total Savings= $4.40

**SDM**
Delight Cafe Inspirations
Reg.= $4.29 each x 6 = $25.74
Sale = $1.99
Coupon = .75
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Total Paid = $7.50
Total Savings= $18.24

**Food Basics**
Dunkaroos
Reg.=$2.59 each x 8 = $20.72
Sale =$1.99(each)
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Total Paid = $15.92
Total Savings= $4.80
Bonus: 8 FPC`s(on box) Oasis Juice $3.89 x 8 = $31.12

**Metro**
Oasis Junior Juices
Reg. = $1.69each x3= $5.07
Sale = $0.99(each)
Coupon = $1.00(x3)
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Total Paid = $0
Total Savings= $5.07

**Dollerama...but I checked out another one and they didn`t have so might just be random**
Carnation Hot Chocolate

Paid $2 x 7= $14.00

Bonus: 7 FPC`s(on box) Bistro Sliders $3.89 x 7= $27.23

**Walmart**
NeoCitran Warming Syrup:
Reg. = $8.99 x2= $17.98
Sale = $5.99 each
Coupon = $3.00 (x2)
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Total Paid = $3.89
Total Savings= $14.09

**No Frills**
Dove Deodorant:
Reg. = $2.29 x7= $16.03
Sale = $1.00 (each)
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Total Paid = $7.00
Total Savings= $9.03

**Food Basics...but PM " Walmart**
Quantam Finish Powerballs:
Reg. = $9.99 x8= $79.92
Sale = $4.99 (each)
Coupon = $3.00 (x8)
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Total Paid = $15.92
Total Savings= $64.00

**Food Basics**
Quantam Turo Dry:
Reg. = $9.99
Sale = $4.99 (each)
Coupon = $3.00
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Total Paid = $1.99
Total Savings= $8.00

**Walmart**
Stride Gum:
Reg. = $1.59
Coupon = $1.49
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Total Paid = $0.10
Total Savings= $1.49

Crest Prohealth Toothpaste:

Reg. = $2.96 x10 = $29.60
FPC = $2.96 (x10)
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Total Paid = $0

****************************************Total Savings= $29.60


******************************************Walmart & No frills**
*******************************************Knorr Sidekick`s:

Reg. = $1.69 x12= $ 20.28
Sale = $1.00 (each)
Coupon B3G1 = $1.00 (x3)
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Total Paid = $9.00
Total Savings= $11.28

**Walmart (was not advertised and not at second Walmart I went to)**
Nesquick/Cinnamon Toast Cereal:


Reg. = $4.49 x 4 = $ 17.96
Sale = $2.98 (each)
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Total Paid = $11.92
Total Savings= $6.04
Bonus FPC Yogurts (on box) $4.77 x 4= $19.08

**Walmart**
Corn Pops:

Reg. = $4.97
Sale = $3.99
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Total Paid = $3.99
Total Savings= $0.98
Bonus Prepaid Gas Card= $5.00


**No Frills**
Smores Kits:

Reg. = $8.99 x6= $53.94
Sale = $2.00 (each)
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Total Paid = $12.00
Total Savings= $41.94


**Walmart**
Colgate Total Advanced:

Reg. = $1.00 x27=$27.00
Coupon = $1.50 (27)
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Total Paid = $0
Received $13.50 Overage!

with my Overage I bought:

**Walmart**
Nature Valley Bars:

Reg. = $3.29 x4= $13.16
Sale = $2.50 (each)
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Total Paid = $10.00
Total Savings= $5.60
Bonus: Oasis Juice FPC(on box)$3.89 x 4= $15.56


Wow that's alot of number's I know.
So heres the break down.

Total Cost Before Savings =$349.72


*******Total Money out of my pocket = $97.21***************

BUT WAIT IT GETS BETTER!!!

Even though I spent $97.21

*******I GOT 97.99 IN FREE COUPON PRODUCTS*******



THAT MEANS I CAME OUT $0.78 CENTS AHEAD TODAY
AND GOT ALL THIS TOO!



WELL I THINK IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING...I AM NOW HOOKED!!

SO WHO WANTS TO TRADE LOL

[knitting nurse]

Kudo's nice haul!!!

[KathyN]

wow, that's a lot of FPCs! wtg

[pennypintcherone]

WOWZERS, so jealous, awesome job!!!

[sassypants]

Very organized brag - looks like you are hooked! Fabulous brag and savings!

[jamcoupies]

you did a very very good job..im pretty sure dh has a good grin on that

[kim76]

Wow- that is so inspiring!!

[kerrylj]

What store/stores was this at?

I'd love to find smores kits fro $2. Nice job.

[jemwars]

Smores kits were at No Frills ( great deal..enough to make about 30 smores) and they still had lots left the last time I was there...I`ve added all the stores I found the items at above for anyone who was wondering
Happy Hunting

What store/stores was this at?

I'd love to find smores kits fro $2. Nice job.

[collegekid]

Congrats jemwars! An impressive first brag!

[LMuggs]

Great shopping!

[ccandth]

wow great brag. loved the breakdown and makes it easy for others to follow love the smores kit brag. was there today and never seen them, probably because I didn't know. lol but gonna have to check back because these are great in front of a fireplace

[Lavender Lady]

Very impressive first couponing experience! You catch on quick!
May you have many more like shopping trips!!