Albertson's Doubler Run 11/6

So, although I have continued to coupon a bit, I have not been blogging it on here as promised (so sorry!) because I swear days have somehow gotten shorter!  I don't know what happened, but seriously, I feel like I am busy all the time since the move!  I am going to try to take an hour or two a couple times a week, however, to try to keep you all somewhat in the loop as to what is going on with sales.  Albertson's has doublers again this week (until Tuesday), so if you happen to have gotten the paper, there are some great deals to be had (and if you didn't, no worries, they will be in the paper again soon enough)!  This is what I got today:

Paid $10.65, Saved $32.62

Transaction #1 and #2

2 Emerald Breakfast on the Go, on sale for $3
-$1/1 printable (scroll down to the box marked "Savings" and it will bring you to the coupon page) x 2
-Doubler x 2

Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss Coffee Creamer, on sale for $2.99
-$1/1 printable
-Doubler

Total OOP  $2.99
Saved $4.38

Transaction #3

4 Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce/Jelly, on sale for $1.50
-$1/2 printable x 2
-Doubler x 2

Heinz Ketchup, on sale for $2.39
-$1/1 printable
-Doubler

Total OOP  $2.39
Saved $5.56

Transaction #4 (New Store)

3 Rhodes Warm and Serve Rolls, on sale for $2.79
-$1/1 printable x 3
-Doubler

Total OOP  $2.37
Saved $3.60

Transaction #5

2 Febreeze Set and Refresh Air Fresheners, on sale for $2.99
-$1/1 from 10/30 P&G x 2
-Doubler x 2

3 Crest Toothpastes, on sale for $2.49
-$1/1 from 10/30 P&G x 3
-Doubler

-$5 Instant P&G Promotion

This should have been $1.38 after tax, but the cashier gave me another double (why, I don't know...), so I ended up getting it all for FREE!  :)

TOTAL OOP  $0.00
Saved  $14.70

I have taken a little break in teaching how to do this, but I feel like I am settled enough in the new place to start teaching again.  If you would be interested in hosting a class, PLEASE let me know.  Right now is a great time to start!  Save some money on things you need like food/toiletries so that you have money to spend on things you want to buy for Christmas!  :)  Click on this link to see the details on hosting a class. 

Albertson's Doubler Run 7/19

LAST DAY for Twice the Value coupons this time around.  I waited until this afternoon to go, which probably wasn't the best since most of the items on sale were out already.  Luckily, I have a pretty decent relationship with my Albertson's so I am able to pre-pay for things now if they are out of stock.  This is really useful when items I want have catalinas attached to them that will only print until a specific date.  I could get a raincheck, but some of these deals are only good BECAUSE of the catalinas.  Take the "breakfast" promotion right now at Albertsons.  If you buy any 4 participating items, you get one $2 from the manufacture, one $2 catalina from the store AND a free milk catalina.  These cereals/bars aren't that great of a price even on sale, but when you factor in catalinas, you can get stuff for VERY cheap!  Here is what I did today (note there is no picture because I don't have the items yet):

Transaction #1

4 Fiber One Brownies, on sale for $2.50--These are what I pre-payed for
-$0.75/1 from 7/17 SS x 4
-Doublers x 3

-$4 in catalinas from yesterday

TOTAL OOP  $0.75
Got 2-$2 catalinas and a FREE milk catalina

Transaction #2

4 Fiber One Brownies, on sale for $2.50
-$0.75/1 from 7/17 SS x 4
-Doublers x 3

-$4 in catalinas from yesterday

TOTAL OOP  $0.75
Got 2-$2 catalinas and a FREE milk catalina

Transaction #3

2 Chips Ahoy Chewy Gooey Cookies, on sale for $2
-$1/1 Printable NLA x 2
-Doublers x 2

3 S&W Beans, on sale for $1.19
-$0.75/1 printable 
-Doubler

-$2 catalina

TOTAL OOP  $0.07

So, I spent a total of $1.57 and saved $42! 

Albertson's Doubler Run 7/18: FREE MILK!

I drove all the way across town today to go to the Albertson's over there because I thought it would have more stuff in stock since it was bigger.  I was SEVERELY disappointed!  Almost everything I wanted was gone and I wasn't able to do the deals I wanted with what they did happen to have in stock.  So, I decided to go to the Albertson's closer to me to see if MAYBE they had some stuff and if not, at least I could grab the milk I needed.  They actually had some of what I was hoping for in stock!  I was shocked!!  AND I found some great "Manager's Markdown" specials.  There was Jennie-O Lean ground turkey on sale for $1.99!  AND I found some organic milk on sale for $2.99!!!  That is cheaper than regular milk costs!  I was super excited. 

This is what I ended up getting today:

Spent $10.18, SAVED $74.32!!

Transaction #1

2 Nature Valley Granola Thins, on sale for $2.50
-$0.60/1 printable x 2
-Doubler x 2

2 Lucky Charms Cereal, on sale for $2.50
-$1/2 from 7/10 SS
-Doubler

-$4 in catalinas (2-$2 catalinas from yesterday)

TOTAL OOP  $1.60
Saved  $16.96
Got 2-$2 catalinas and a FREE milk Catalina

Transaction #2

2 Fiber One Bars, on sale for $2.50
-$0.50/1 printable x 2
-Doubler x 2

2 Lucky Charms Cereal, on sale for $2.50
-$1/2 from 7/10 SS
-Doubler

4 Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta, on sale for $1
-$1/1 from 5/15 SS x 4

Gallon Whole Milk, $4.19
-FREE Milk Catalina

Gallon Non Fat Milk, $3.99
-FREE Milk Catalina

-$4 in catalinas from before

TOTAL OOP  $2
Saved  $34.90
Got 2-$2 catalinas and another FREE milk catalina

Transaction #3

2 Nature Valley Granola Thins, on sale for $2.50
-$0.60/1 printable x 2
-Doublers x 2

2 Multi-Grain Cheerios, on sale for $2.50
-$1/2 from 7/10 SS
-Doubler

Gallon ORGANIC 1% Milk, marked down to $2.99 (from $5.79!)
Jennie-O Ground Turkey, marked down to $1.99 (from $5.49!)

-$4 in catalinas from before

TOTAL OOP  $6.58
Saved  $22.46
Got 2-$2 catalinas and another FREE milk catalina

So, total spent was $10.18 and I saved a whopping $74.32!!  AND I still have $4 in catalinas to use and 2 more FREE milk catalinas!!

Update on Nature Valley Thins

If you read the post yesterday, I was pretty bummed that both Albertson's Stores near me were out of the Nature Valley Thins that were triggering some great catalinas.  Today I went in and asked the manager if I could pre-pay for some and then just pick them up when they came in.  He let me do that since they were still going to be able to order them at the price point for the week through today.  I just had to fill out a special request form and then take it up to the cashier.  Of course, if you are thinking of doing this as well, you should definitely ask the store manager before doing so.  I went in this morning when there weren't many people, so it wasn't a huge ordeal.  However, if you go during rush hour, the manager may not let you do this.  Here is what I was able to get today (no picture because most of it is still coming in the mail):

Transaction #1

5 Nature Valley Granola Bars, on sale for $2.50
-$0.75/1 from 6/26 SS x 5
-3 Doublers
TOTAL OOP  $6.50
Got a FREE Milk Catalina for buying 4 participating products, a $3 OYNO for purchasing 5 Nature Valley, and a $5 OYNO (BONUS catalina)

Transaction #2

5 Nature Valley Granola Bars, on sale for $2.50
-$0.75/1 from 6/26 SS x 5
-3 Doublers
-$5 OYNO from above
TOTAL OOP  $1.50
Got a FREE Milk Catalina for buying 4 participating products, a $3 OYNO for purchasing 5 Nature Valley, and a $5 OYNO (BONUS catalina)

Transaction #3

2 Gerber Graduates Puffs, on sale for $2.09
-$1/2 printable
-Doubler

2 Jamba Juice Smoothie Mixes, on sale for $2.50
-$1/1 printable x 2
-2 Doublers

-$3 OYNO from before

TOTAL OOP  $0.18

So, today I spent $8.18.  I saved $45.28.  AND I got 2 FREE milk catalinas, 2 $5 OYNO catalinas and 2 $3 OYNO catalinas.  I used two of those catalinas already, so I MADE $8 in catalinas and 2 gallons of milk from these transactions (so I basically am only spending $0.18 for all of that!). 

Find out how you can save money (or MAKE money) like this!  I will teach you how at my Strategic Shopping Class!  Schedule yours today!

Albertson's Doubler Run 6/27

Albertson's has some pretty great deals on dairy this week.  There are quite a few opportunities to get some FREE milk (and with little money out of pocket to get the free milk!).  I love getting things I have to get (and that rarely have coupons) for free! 

I was pretty bummed that all the Nature Valley Granola Thins were gone this morning when I went shopping.  I would have made some money doing that deal (see Coupon Connections post here).  I guess I should have gone in yesterday sometime to get them, I just really didn't think they would be all out already today!  Oh well.  Another classic example of being flexible.  :)

A note on these transactions:  There is something funky going on with Albertson's tax making it negative.  I don't know why, but when you redeem coupons, it is putting the tax in the negative, so I am actually paying LESS for stuff than I really should.  I have brought it to the attention of the cashiers, but they don't know how to fix it.  So, if things don't quite add up here, that is why. 

Here is what I was able to get today:

Spent $12.73, Saved $60.55

Transaction #1

3 Twizzlers, on sale for $1.88
-$0.75/1 x 3
-3 Doublers

TOTAL OOP  $0.94

Transaction #2

4 Dannon Yogurt, on sale for $2
-$1/1 from 6/5 SS x 4
-3 Doublers

Milk, $3.79
-INSTANT FREE MILK wyb 4 select yogurts

TOTAL OOP  $0.74

Transaction #3

3 Jamba Juice Smoothie Mixes, on sale for $2.50
-$1/1 from 5/22 SS x 3
-3 Doublers

TOTAL OOP  $1.24

Transaction #4 (new store)

4 Fiber One Brownies, on sale for $2.50
-$0.75/1 printable x 4 (need 2 computers)
-3 Doublers

TOTAL OOP  $4.55, Got $2 catalina for buying 4 and a bonus $5 catalina!

Transaction #5

6 Seneca Applesauce, on sale for 2/$4
-$1/2 from 6/26 SS x 3
-3 Doublers

-$5 catalina from Fiber One brownies

TOTAL OOP  $0.74

Transaction #6

4 Dannon Activia yogurt, on sale for 2/$4
-$1/2 from 6/5 RP x 2
-2 Doublers

2 Smuckers Simply Fruit Jam, on sale for $2.39
-$1/2 from 5/22 RP
-Doubler

Milk, $3.79
-INSTANT FREE MILK wyb 4 participating yogurts

-$2 catalina from Fiber One brownies

TOTAL OOP  $4.52

I spent a total of $12.73 and saved $60.55!  To learn how you can save money like this on your groceries, check out my Strategic Shopping classes.  I can teach you how to save at least 50% on your grocery, toiletry and household expenses!

Get 4 Yogurts and MILK for only $1 TOTAL!

Albertson's doublers are coming this weekend (YEAH!) and here is a great deal scenario on how you can use them (thanks Queen Bee Coupons!) to get Yogurt and MILK for only $1.

When you buy any four participating products, you will $4 off milk (ANY MILK, including Organic!!)

Here are some of the things included in this sale

-Dannon Activia or Light and Fit
-Danimals Crush 4 pack
-Danimals Drinkables
-Coolision or Dan-o-nino 6-pack

These are $2 each.  There are three different coupons you can use:

-$1/1 Dannon Danimals product, 6/5 SS
-$1/1 Dannon Dan-o-nino, 6/5 SS
-$1/1 Dannon Activia, 6/5 RP

Deal Scenario:

Buy 4 Dannon Yogurt at $2 each
-$1/1 coupon of your choice from above (must match product purchasing) x 4
-Doubler x 3
Total = $1
Get $4 to use on ANY milk!!

Queen Bee makes it look like you can buy the milk IN THIS TRANSACTION, so make sure you buy it with the yogurt.  In other scenarios you might get a free milk catalina (like the cereal scenario), but I think this one you might be purchasing the milk at the same time. 

Make sure that you get your doublers this weekend by SUBSCRIBING to the Tacoma News Tribune.  I have a great special here on my blog where you can get the Sunday paper DELIVERED to your door for only $1 per copy!  That is HALF the newsstand price and you are GUARANTEED to get your papers!!  You can read about all the details here.

Drugstore and Albertson's Run 6/14

I know it may seem like I am shopping a lot this week.  I normally don't but I have just happened to have been out a lot this weekend which is why I have gone to Albertsons 3 times in 3 days.  I haven't made a special trip other than today (which is my normal shopping day anyway).  I did go to both Rite Aid and Walgreens today because I had rewards at both places that were going to expire this week.  This is what I got today:

Spent $11.13, Saved $67.28, Got $6 in Rewards and will submit for $3 Rebate

Walgreens

Schick Hydro Razor, on sale for $8.99
-$4/1 from 6/12 SS

D-Ring Set (for keys), on clearance for $0.75 (had to get a second item since I had two coupons)

-$3 Register Rewards

Tax  $0.85
Total OOP $3.59, Saved $10.24
Got $4 in Register Rewards

Rite Aid

Kingford Lighter Fluid, on sale for $4.99
-$0.50 Wellness Discount

Crest Kids Toothpaste, on sale for $2.99
-$1/1 from $110 Coupon Book (P&G)

Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste, on sale for $2.99
-$1/1 from $110 Coupon Book

Oral-B Kids Toothbrush, on sale for $2.99
-$1/1 from $110 Coupon Book

(I messed up here because I forgot there was a limit of 2 Rewards per household on this deal....boo!)

Milk, $2.49
-$0.25 Wellness Discount

-$10 UP+ Rewards

Tax  $1.17
Total OOP $3.87, Saved $19.25
Got $2 UP+ Rewards and am submitting for a $3 SCR for the lighter fluid

Albertsons

Transaction #1

3 Ken's Salad Dressing, on sale for $1.67
-$1/1 from 5/8 SS x 3
-Doubler x 3

Total OOP $0.00, saved $11.97

Transaction #2

2 Ken's Salad Dressing, on sale for $1.97
-$1/1 from 5/8 SS x 2
-Doubler x 2

Weber Grill Seasoning, Bonus Buy for $1.99 (they only had a couple varieties at this price)
-$1/1 from 5/22 SS
-Doubler

Total OOP $0.00, saved $11.27

Transaction #3

2 KC Barbecue Sauce, on sale for $2
-$1/1 from 5/15 SS x 2
-Doubler x 2

Emerald Breakfast on the Go, on sale for $2.50
-$1/1 printable
-Doubler

Pork Ribs, $3.68
-$2/1 wyb KC Barbecue Sauce printable
-$0.25 Albertsons Instant Win Coupon

Pork Ribs, $3.49
-$2/1 wyb KC Barbecue Sauce printable

Donut, $0.79
-FREE Donut Albertsons Instant Win Coupon

Total OOP, $3.67, Saved $14.55

So, I spent a total of $11.13 but that included meat and milk!  I saved $67.28!  :) 

If you would like to learn how to save money like this on a regular basis, check out my Strategic Shopping Classes. 

Albertson's Doubler Run 6/13: The Importance of Rainchecks

Today I was actually able to redeem some rainchecks I have been holding onto since May 24th.  I have been checking on this product every time I go into the Albertson's and they FINALLY had it today.  Yippee!!  You should ALWAYS get a raincheck on sales items that are out of stock, especially if you have a coupon that will make that item free and the coupon is good for a little while still.  Chances are it will be in stock again sometime and, if you wait for another doubler week, you can get it for the same price as you were before.  :)

Total Paid OOP $3.77, Saved $24.75

Transactions #1 and #2

3 Emerald Breakfast on the Go, Raincheck for $1.99 (they are on sale for $2.50 this week, so that isn't too bad either)
-$1/1 printable x 3
-Doubler x 3

TOTAL = FREE!

Transaction #3

2 Gerber Puffs, on sale for $2.09
-$1/2 printable NLA
-Doubler

2 Gerber Wheels Snacks, on sale for $2.09
-$1/2 printable NLA
-Doubler

Ken's Salad Dressing, on sale for $1.67
-$1/1 from 5/8 SS
-Doubler

TOTAL OOP  $3.77

So--Make sure you get rainchecks!!  :)

Albertson's Doubler Run 6/12: P&G Promo and REAL food!

Many people say that you can only use coupons on things that they never use.  This is somewhat true.  However, you can use coupons to get things like catalinas to use towards food that you do use.  I had to buy some items this week for a meal I was bringing to a friend that DID NOT have coupons!  (Gasp!)  I looked everywhere for any kind of coupon, but no such luck.  I could have gone to Winco or Walmart and maybe have gotten those items cheaper.  However, time is money, so I decided to just get the things at Albertsons.  Luckily, I was able to use a coupon Albertson's sent to me in my email for $5/$25 for that purchase, bringing the expense of the items I had to get down. 

Albertson's is also having a pretty great promo (if you got multiple copies of the P&G insert, see why and how you can do this here).  I was able to get quite a few toiletries for $4.10 (after tax and catalina).  It could have been less, but I didn't know how much the body wash was going to be and I needed to bring the total before coupons to at least $20 so I could get the $5 catalina.  Here are the pictures and what I did:

TOTAL after tax $9.10, got a $5 OYNO catalina, Saved $23.30

Transaction #1

4 Old Spice Deodorant, on sale for $2.69
-$1/2 from 6/5 P&G x 2
-Douber x 2

4 Old Spice Body Wash, on sale for $4.39
-Buy 1 Old Spice Deodorant, Get 1 Old Spice Body Wash FREE from 6/5 P&G x 4

Crest Toothpaste, on sale for $2
-$0.75/1 from 6/5 P&G
-Doubler

Subtotal  7.29
Tax  $1.8
TOTAL OOP  $9.10, Saved $23.30
Got a $5 OYNO catalina

Spent $20.46, Saved $44.87

Transaction #2

6 Hamburger Helper, on sale for $0.99 wyb 10 participating products
-$0.75/3 from 5/22 SS or Printable x 2
-Doubler x 2

Cheerios, on sale for $1.88 wyb 10
-$0.75/1 from home mailer
-Doubler

3 Bisquick Shake and Pour (great for camping!), on sale for $0.75 wyb 10

-$5 catalina from P&G Promo

TOTAL OOP  $0.37, saved $22.38

Transaction #3

7 Chef Boyardee Pasta, on sale for $1
-$0.50/3 printable (use code 63829897)(Thanks Coupon Connections!) x 2
-B1G1 from home mailer
-Doubler x 2

Pepsi, $1.59
-FREE instant win coupon

Ken's Salad Dressing, on sale for $1.67
-$1/1 from 5/8 SS
-Doubler

2 Albertson's Lasagna Noodles, $2.49

Albertson's Cottage Cheese, $3.49
-$0.25/1 Instant Win Coupon

Milk (1 gallon), $3.69
-FREE milk catalina from a couple weeks ago

3 Gerber 3rd Foods (had to bring my total over $25), $0.79

Pesto, $3.99

Dole Salad Blend, $1.49

2 Athenos Feta Cheese, on sale 2/$5

-$5/$25 coupon

TOTAL OOP  $20.09, saved $22.49 (still over 50% even paying full price for many things!)

So, I spent a total of $29.56 and saved $68.17. 

To learn how to strategically shop and save 50% on all your grocery and drugstore purchases, check out my Strategic Shopping Classes.  :)

Albertsons and Walmart Shopping Trips 5/31

Today is day 3 of 3 to do this set of Albertson's doublers and since I procrastinated all weekend, I had to go today.  I hate going on day 3 because usually half of what I had planned on getting is out of stock already.  I was able to get some good deals anyway because I always have a back up plan for Albertson's doubler days. 

I also had some $5/1 Similac coupons from a few weeks ago that expire today, so I wanted to make sure I used them at Walmart to take advantage of the overage.  There are actually quite a few coupons expiring today, so if you had some stashed away that you really wanted to use, you should probably check them to see if they are expiring today.

Here is what I got today:




Spent $24.73, Saved $111.00!


Albertson's Transactions

Transaction #1

3 Fruitables Juice 8 packs, on sale for $2.79
-$1/1 from 3/6 SS (expires 5/31) x 3
-3 Doublers

TOTAL  $2.37, Saved $9

Transaction #2

4 Purina Beggin' Strips, on sale for $2
-B1G1 from 5/8 SS x 2
-$1/2 from 3/20 SS
-Doubler

2 Vlasic Relish, on sale $1.50
-$0.55/1 printable NLA x 2
-2 Doublers

Tax  $0.70

TOTAL $3.50, saved $18.94

Transaction #3

4 Kellogg's Rainsin Bran Crunch, on sale $2.50
-$0.70/1 printable x 4 (must register)
-3 Doublers

TOTAL $5.10, saved $14.06  GOT A FREE MILK CATALINA

Transaction #5 (New Store)

3 Fruitables Juice 8 packs, on sale for $2.79
-$1/1 from 3/6 SS (expires 5/31) x 3
-3 Doublers

TOTAL  $2.37, Saved $9

Transaction #6

2 Kellogg's Crunchy Nut cereal, on sale for $2.50
-$1/1 from side of previous box
-Doubler

3 Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats w/ Touch of Fruit, on sale for $2.50
-$1/1 from home mailer x 2
-B1G1 from home mailer
-2 doublers

TOTAL $4.50, saved $21.55  GOT FREE MILK CATALINA

I will also be submitting for a full rebate on one of the Crunchy Nut cereals (Has a TRY ME FREE on the box)

Transaction #6

Honey Maid Graham Crackers, on sale $2.99
Hersheys Milk Chocolate (6 pack), on sale for $3
Jet Puff Marshmallows, on sale for $1
-Buy Graham Crackers and Chocolate, get Marshmallows free printable
-$1 off wyb Graham Crackers, Chocolate and Marshmallows from 5/15 SS
-Doubler

International Delight coffee creamer, on sale for $2.19
-$0.55/1 from 4/10 SS
-Doubler

Nestle Drumsticks, on sale for $2.50
-$1/1 from April All You (expires 5/31)
-Doubler

Milk, $3.69
-FREE milk catalina from earlier

Donut, $0.79
-FREE coupon from Sizzlin' Summer game

TOTAL $3.58, saved $18.45

So, total at Albertsons today was $21.42 and I saved $91.00!

Walmart Transaction

4 Similac Sensitive, $3.84
-$5/1 coupon from 4/3 SS (expires 5/31) x 4

4 spools of ribbon/yarn (for a baby shower gift), $1.97 each

Tax  $0.69

TOTAL  $3.31, saved $20

Total between the two stores spent was $24.73, but I saved $111.00 AND I still have a free milk catalina AND I will get a rebate check back for one of the cereals.  :)

To learn how you can save a ton of money by shopping the way I shop, check out my Strategic Shopping Classes.  :)

Albertson's, Winco and Safeway 5/24

Tonight I went and did my last trip to Albertson's so that I could get my rainchecks, to Safeway for some Off! Clip On Fans, and to Winco to use my free coupons from the flier they sent out last week.  Here is what I got:

Spent $17.24, Saved $49.65

Albertson's Transactions:

Transaction #1

3 Zone Perfect Bars, on sale for $1
-$0.55/1 from 5/22 SS
-3 Doublers

= FREE, Saved $4.17

Transaction #2

Duncan Hines Brownie Mix, on sale for $1
-$0.50/1 printable NLA
-Doubler

2 International Delight Creamers, on sale for $1.99
-$0.55/1 printable x 2
-2 Doublers

=$1.78, Saved $6.39

Transaction #3

2 Hormel Completes for Kids, $2.49
-$1/1 from 5/8 SS x 2
-2 Doublers

Zone Perfect Bar, on sale for $1
-$0.55/1 from 5/22 SS
-Doubler

=$0.98, Saved $5.39

TOTAL SPENT AT ALBERTSONS:  $2.76     TOTAL SAVED:  $15.95

Safeway Transaction

2 Off! Clip On Starter Kits, on clearance for $4.99
-B1G1 printable coupon NLA

TAX $0.39

TOTAL SPENT:  $5.38      TOTAL SAVED:  $14.99

Winco Transaction

Hunts Ketchup, $1.48
-FREE Flier Coupon

Kraft BBQ Sauce, $0.98
-FREE Flier Coupon

1 lb Ground Beef, $2.78
-FREE Flier Coupon

Van Camps Pork and Beans, $0.50
-FREE Flier Coupon

Shasta 2 Liter Soda, $0.78
-FREE Flier Coupon

5 Lunchables with Fruit, $1.48
-$1/1 printable and from 5/15 SS x 5

2 lbs Strawberries, $0.98 each

5 Roma Tomatoes, $0.88/lb

2 Cucumbers, $0.48/each

4 Oscar Mayer Weiners, $0.88 each
-$1/2 printable x 2

4 Mahatma Brown Rice, $0.85
-$0.75/1 from 5/1 RP

2 Bar S Hot Dogs, $0.68
-$1/2 from 5/22 RP

Larabar Bar, $1.19
-FREE coupon from sample mailer

TOTAL SPENT AT WINCO  $9.10       TOTAL SAVED  $18.71

So, I spent a total of $17.24, I saved $49.65, and I ended up getting "real" food like veggies and fruit, rice, coffee creamer, and meat.  :)

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Albertson's Shopping Trips

Here are a couple of the shopping trips I did this week with my Albertson's double coupons.  I was totally bummed that most of the free things were out of stock even by the time I got there on Sunday afternoon.  I am going to head there tonight for a couple more things and am definitely going to get some rainchecks.  If everything goes well, these items will be re-stocked by this Sunday when we get doublers AGAIN! :)

Transaction #1

4 Kraft Salad Dressing, on sale for $1.50
-$0.55/1 printable NLA x 2
-$1/2 from 5/15 RP
-3 Doublers

=$1.80, saved $10.16

Transaction #2

2 Kraft Mayonnaise, on sale for $1.99
-$0.75/1 from 5/15 SS (regional) x 2
-2 Doublers

Chinet Comfort Cups, on sale for $2.50
-$1/1 printable (must register)
-Doubler

TAX  $0.13

=$1.61, Saved $11.69

Transaction #3

3 Lawry's Marinades, on sale for $1
-$0.50/1 from 5/15 RP x 3
-3 Doublers

=FREE, Saved $10.77

I went back again on Sunday evening...

Transaction #1

2 Kraft Salad Dressing, on sale $1.50
-$1/2 from 5/15 RP
-Doubler

2 Duncan Hines Brownie Mix, on sale $1
-$0.50/1 from 4/10 SS x 2
-2 Doublers

=$1.00, Saved $12.36

Transaction #2

2 Duncan Hines Brownie Mix, on sale $1

-$0.50/1 from 4/10 SS x 2
-2 Doublers

Chinet Comfort Cups, on sale for $2.50
-$1/1 printable (must register)
-Doubler

TAX  $0.13

=$0.63, Saved $9.27

Transaction #3

Albertsons Canned Peas, $0.89
-FREE coupon from Sizzlin' Summer Giveaway game ticket

Lawry's Marinades, on sale for $1

-$0.50/1 from 5/15 RP
-Doublers

3 International Delight Creamers, on sale for $1.99
-FREE coupon from Vocalpoint mailer
-$0.55/1 from Vocalpoint mailer x 2
-2 Doublers

=$1.78, Saved $10.17

So, I spent a total of $6.82 for all that is in the picture above and saved a total of $64.42!!

Here is what I got on Monday:

Transaction #1

3 Pedigree Dentastix, on sale for $3
-$1/1 from 5/1 RP
-3 Doublers

4 Right Guard Deodorant, on sale for $1
-B1G1 from 5/1 RP x 2

TAX $0.87

=$5.87, Saved $22.13

Transaction #2

International Delight Creamer, on sale for $1.99
-$0.55/1 printable
-Doubler

20 Yoplaid Yogurts, on sale for 20/$10
-$1/10 from 5/8 SS x 2
-2 Doublers

=$6.39, Saved $10.35  (I was hoping a catalina for $2 for the Yoplait would print, but it didn't....:( )

Transaction #3

International Delight Creamer, on sale for $1.99
-$0.55/1 printable
-Doubler

4 Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta, on sale for $1
-$1/2 printable x 2
-2 Doublers

=$0.89, Saved $10.36

This trip I spent a total of $13.15 and saved $42.82.

So, total so far at Albertsons this week I have spent $19.97, but saved $107.24!

Like I said earlier, Albertson's is putting out Twice the Value coupons (doublers) AGAIN this Sunday!!  To make sure that you get your copies this week, subscribe to the News Tribune here for HALF OFF the newsstand price!!

If you would like to learn how to use Albertson's doublers to save hundreds of dollars (or even just learn how to cut your grocery bill in HALF), check out my Strategic Shopping Classes here.

Albertson's Doubles Are Coming....AGAIN!! :)

I am SO excited to have two weeks in a row of Albertson's doublers!  I love getting free or nearly free groceries.  These double weeks are GREAT opportunities to start your stockpile.  If you don't want to start big or don't have enough cash flow to really stockpile after your weekly groceries, Double weeks can help you with that.  There are plenty of items this week that are FREE (or even just pennies on the dollar) with doubles and coupons, so you don't even need extra cash!!  I challenge you take less than $10 and see what you can get at Albertson's this weekend for your stockpile.  :)

Be sure to subscribe to the News Tribune before Friday to make sure that you get your Twice the Value coupons.  The last couple of Sundays that Twice the Value coupons have come out, it has been difficult to find copies of the News Tribune in the stores (plus you have to pay full price if you buy it in the store).  You can usually find copies of The Olympian, but this paper DOES NOT have nearly as good of coupon inserts as the News Tribune.  I offer a special on the News Tribune where you get it DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR for HALF THE NEWSSTAND PRICE!!  PLUS if you coupons happen to be missing (like they can be if you buy your paper at the store a lot of the time) they will deliver your missing coupons to you!  How can you go wrong?!  Check it out here and make sure to let them know that FREEZING QUEEN sent you (I am still trying to put Coupon Savant on the account for this special).  

Here are some links to some fellow bloggers doubler match-ups.  Some of my favorites for the week are $0.50 Kraft Dressing (I am running kind of low), the FREE Lawry's marinade (great for grilling season!), the FREE Rhodes dinner rolls (these are YUMMY and EASY!), $0.89 Ball Park Franks (definitely cheaper than Costco!), and the $0.50 Chinet plates (gotta stock up for camping!).  What are some of your favorites this weekend?

Coupon Connections NW
Queen Bee Coupons
Frugal Living NW
The Coupon Project 

Hope you can find something to add to your stockpile this week.  :)  Feel free to ask me any questions you may have about Albertson's and their Twice the Value coupon policy.

Albertson's Doubles Are Coming!!

I am so excited that Albertson's "Twice the Value" or "doubler" coupons are coming in Sunday's paper! (Check out this post for a GREAT deal on the Sunday paper--DELIVERED!)  These usually mean that you can get a lot of stuff for really cheap or even free!! 

For those of you who are new to Twice the Value coupons, here is a short summary of how you use them:

• These coupons are store coupons that "double" any manufactures coupon up to $1.

• You are able to use 3 of these coupons per transaction (and they are numbered 1, 2, and 3 so try to keep them together and use those three in the transaction) and you are able to do 3 transactions per visit. 

• The coupons are usually only good for three days (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday)

• Use them on sale items to get these items for CHEAP or FREE!!

I have listed some of my favorite doubler match-ups for the week.  Thanks to these bloggers for taking the time to do this!!  :)

• Coupon Connections Match-Up
• Queen Bee Coupons and Savings
• Happy Money Saver

Hope these help you score some great deals!!