Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Couponing 101 and Update: Long Post

I'll start with an update first. Sorry I have been away from my blog. I haven't really had anything new to talk about or post so I just kind of stepped aside from blogging for awhile. Now I'm back and ready to blog full force. [At least try to anyway]. Little update on my life right now. It's crazy. I'm planning a trip to Missouri in May to see my family [Grandparents, aunts, uncles, ya know...the whole shabang!]. Well the perk of going up there when I am is that my dad will be there too. Yay! It's like killing two birds with one stone [even though I'd NEVER kill a bird or even think of doing something that crazy]. So here's my list of stuff I've been focusing my time on.

  1. Getting the hatch subframe and steering rack replaced [my bolt is broken on my subframe and I don't want to risk it coming out when I make a 10 hr drive].
  2. Getting the inspection done on the hatch before the end of the month. [Going to cost me anywhere from $40-$100].
  3. Get an alignment [$40-$100]
  4. Pay bills -_-
  5. Find someone to watch Sissy or take her with us.
  6. Trying to sell my HTC HD2 Android phone [t-mobile]
  7. Trying to sell parts I have off the other hatch.
As you can see I've been really busy. Life however, has been going pretty good besides the money issues. My good friend Rikki started work at my job on Monday and I absolutely <3 having him work with us. Not only is he a good worker but I feel awesome having a friend work with me. Before it was just ugh, didn't really want to go in and now it's awesome. I look forward to work and love hearing jokes and being able to go to lunch with someone whenever I want. It's great. 

Another good thing is that Blake and I have grown closer in the past few months. From the time we were thinking about breaking up till now; we have definitely grown closer. He's more loving and I have changed a lot too. No more depressed or sad Katie!

That's all for my update on my life. Now on to couponing!! [Let me know if you all are sick of these posts yet]

Lately I have come across some great deals that I could not pass up. Here they are!


I believe April 1st (Sunday) the Allegra coupon came out. Correct me if I'm wrong. 

Walmart Trip:
3 Allegra $7/1 used in 3 transactions.

1st-3rd Transaction (since they are all the same)
Allegra 5ct Tablets reg. $5.94 - $7/1 Coupon = +$1.06 overage
Vitamin Water reg. $1.08 - $1.06 overage
Total Spent: $0.02!!

Total on all transactions = $0.06!


Kroger Trip

All Mighty Pacs sale 2/$3 - (3) $1/1 Coupons = $0.50ea
Allegra 5ct Tablets reg. $5.95 - $7/1 coupon = +$1.05
Total Spent: $0.45!!


Target Trip:

Green Works Cleaners reg. $2.49ea - (2) $1/1 Manufacturer Coupons - (1) $1/2 Target Printable = $1.98/2 = $0.99 ea!

Method hand soap reg. $2.69ea - (4) $2/1 Manufacturer Coupons = $0.69ea!

Carefree Panty liners reg. $0.99 - $1/1 Manufacturer Coupon = FREE!!

Reach Floss reg. $0.97ea - (2) $1/1 Manufacturer Coupons = FREE!!

Cascade Trial Pack reg. $0.97 - $0.50/1 Manufacturer Coupon = $0.47
Total Spent: $5.21


Target Trip #2

Green Works Cleaners reg. $2.49ea - (2) $1/1 Manufacturer Coupons - (1) $1/2 Target Printable = $1.98/2 = $0.99 ea!

Method dish soap reg. $2.69ea - (2) $2/1 Manufacturer Coupons = $0.69ea!

Glade Room Sprays reg. $0.99ea - (2) $1/1 Target Coupons = FREE!!
Reach Floss reg. $0.97ea - (2) $1/1 Manufacturer Coupons = FREE!!

Free Trash bag sample
Total Spent: $3.36


Kroger Trip #2

Angel Soft 4pk Toilet Paper sale $1 - $0.45/1 Manufacturer Coupon = $0.55

Ivory Body Wash sale $1ea - $1/2 Manufacturer Coupon = $0.50ea
Total Spent: $3.55



Hope my explaining made it easy for everyone to understand. Have you scored any good deals this week??

Here's an update picture of my stock pile. This is only the smaller section that I started on my closet shelf. As you can see, I need more closet shelf room lol.


This is what I have on this shelf:

  1. 8 Ivory Body washes = $4
  2. 4 Green Works Cleaners = $3.96
  3. 4 Method Hand soaps = $2.76
  4. 2 Method Dish Soaps = $1.38
  5. 7 Schick Hydro Silk Razor/Shave Gel Combos Packs = $13.79
  6. 16 Glade Room Sprays [I just gave 2 away to a friend this morning] = Freebies. Would have cost $16

Hope you all enjoyed this post!!!!

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