Black Friday Deals at CVS

 I went to CVS tonight at midnight to get all of the Black Friday FREEBIES!  They had everything on my list except for the Excedrin & Advil PM.  I spent $19.50 total tonight and I even made 2 impulse buys!

Every year Connor begs me to let him come with me to CVS at midnight.  This year I gave in and let him come.  He was a great helper! 

 Transaction #1:

• Chocolate Fountain $18.88
• Gillette Odor Shield Deodorant $4.00 (used $2 coupon)
• 2 Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste $3.99 each (used 2 $1 coupons)

I used $20.50 in Extra Bucks.

Total Out of Pocket Transaction #1 = $6.36 & I earned $21.98 in Extra Bucks!

 Transaction #2:

• LA Looks Hair Gel $2.99
• Carmex Lip Balm $.99 (used $.30 coupon)
• 2 Herbal Essence Hydralicous $3.99 each (used $1/2 coupon)
• Phillips Ear Buds $6.99
• Eucerin Daily Skin Care Lotion $6.99 (used $1 coupon)

I used $21.98 in Extra Bucks.

Total Out of Pocket Transaction #2 = $1.66 & I earned $25.94 in Extra Bucks!

 Transaction #3:

• Fountain $5.99 (impulse buy- Connor said he could concentrate on his school work better if he had a fountain to relax him : )
• 2 Listerine Pocket Packs $2.99 each (used 2 $.50 coupons)
• Xtra Laundry Detergent $1.99
• 2 Renpure Shampoo & Conditioner $4.99 each

I used $18.95 in Extra Bucks.

Total Out of Pocket Transaction #3 = $3.99 & I earned $16.96 in Extra Bucks!

Transaction #4:

• Craig MP3 Speakers on clearance $7.49 (second impulse buy- original price $29.99)

Total Out of Pocket Transaction #4 = $7.49


Total Out of Pocket  = $19.50

Super Savings Thanksgiving Week!!

This is my favorite time of year for grocery shopping.  I stocked-up this week!!

I purchased 2 turkeys at Price Chopper for $.68/lb.

• 1st Turkey = 19.68lbs. $13.39 (regular price $27.36)
• 2nd Turkey =  12.97lbs. $8.82 (regular price $18.03)

I also purchased these groceries at Price Chopper.

Total Out of Pocket (including turkeys) = $53.20

Total Out of Pocket at Hen House = $28.05

(savings of $44.02 which is 61%)

This picture is a combination of the groceries I purchased at Sunfresh, Hy-Vee & another trip to Price Chopper.  I purchased a 3rd turkey at Sunfresh for $.69/lb.  I am going to roast this one and portion out the meat and freeze it for quick dinners this winter.

Total Out of Pocket at all 3 stores = $41.85

I purchased 2 cans of mixed nuts on sale for 2/$5.00 at Walgreens.  This is to make Homemade Chex Mix.

Total Out of Pocket = $5.00

We purchased new LED Christmas lights at Lowes.  I used a $5/$25 e-mail coupon.

Total Out of Pocket = $36.90

Total Money Spent this Week = $165.00

My pantry & freezer are full!!