tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63986455018604749382024-02-19T22:49:39.458-08:00Deal Shopping DadFrazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-8694398346091246852016-04-05T20:57:00.001-07:002016-04-05T21:12:02.265-07:00BEST WESTERN PLUS Arbour Inn & Suites in East Ridge, TN<div style="text-align: left;">
I booked this hotel for our stay from March 31st to April 3rd based on the great reviews posted on Trip Adviser. There were so many positive reviews, I was sure we would have a great stay.</div>
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Upon our arrival, we realized right away that the hotel was situated in an area that has began the descent into decline. When we arrived at the front desk, there was nobody on duty. Just a sign that stated that someone would be back soon. The parking lot was empty although the manager had called me earlier that day to tell me that we may not be able to get the room we reserved because the hotel was booked solid. He was able to switch out my room with another party since we needed room for 2 teenagers.</div>
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Things started to go downhill when we entered the premises to our section of the hotel. The card reader on the back door wasn't in the best condition, the hallways to the elevators were dingy looking. There was nothing inviting about the property. When we got to the elevator, its safety was questionable at best. The doors will close on you, if you are in the way. There was no sensors to keep the door open. I realized this when I placed our suitcase in elevator doorway to allow my wife to get on the elevator. The door only reopened after slamming our suitcase against the wall of the elevator! Very scary! That could have been her!</div>
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Our room was on the second floor. The first thing we noticed when we arrived in the room was the bathroom floor was dirty and needed to be moped. We called the front desk and went out for dinner. When we returned, we realized how dark the parking lot was. There was only one lamp post that had operating lights. Considering the hotel parking is secluded in the back of the hotel and it is dark back there, lighting is essential. I also noticed that there were NO cameras mounted anywhere. If the property can't afford cameras, they could at least put up some fake cameras to give the consumer some sense of security. At bedtime, we noticed that the sheets on one of the beds was stained and had to be changed. We called the front desk. The manager responded and changed out the sheets for us and informed us he moped the bathroom floor himself! I don't know what happened to housekeeping. Usually, housekeeping does those jobs.</div>
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The bathroom in the lobby needed some attention.</div>
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This was the men's bathroom in the lobby. The bathroom in our room wasn't much better. </div>
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This was the condition of the bathroom. It was less than clean. Notice the stains on the floor and as well as the ceiling. Notice the grit around the pipes. These were the exposed pipes running under the countertop. These weren't pipes hidden inside cabinets under the sink. You are looking at these pipes when you sit on the commode. Notice the water line running from the outlet to the commode (bottom left). The bathroom needs a good scrubbing as well as some repair work.</div>
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The towels we were provided were dingy. We had to request more towels from the front desk. Once again, the manager provided the towels. </div>
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Notice the white sweater sitting on top of the towels. That color is white. As you can see, the towels were more of a light beige. Some Clorox might do the trick, nevertheless, the towels were not white. I didn't get a photo of one of our towels that appeared to have lipstick stains on it, but one of the towels left in our room had a visitor on it.</div>
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Due to the condition of the towels, we opted to use paper towels to dry off and makeup remover wipes to clean our faces.<br />
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The next day, when we returned to our room, we noticed that the room was never refreshed. Nothing was done. I didn't bother to mention that housekeeping never came by that day. However, we noticed that the 'new' sheets that were put on the bed the previous day were so worn there were spots you could see through the sheets. These sheets have exceeded their lifetime.</div>
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The following morning my wife requested housekeeping come by to freshen up our room. When we returned that afternoon, we were greeted with this sight.</div>
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It appears they took the sheets off the bed and left them under the ironing board and never bothered to finish making up the second bed. Didn't even tuck the sheets on the far side bed. Once again, we called the front desk. This time, the manager had housekeeping to come by and finish their work.</div>
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We did take this picture of the ottoman because we didn't want to get charged for the artistic work someone else had already done. (see bottom center, not quite sure what was drawn)</div>
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As for the breakfast, the food was not that great. We attempted to eat breakfast there our first morning, but ended up eating breakfast away from the hotel the 3 mornings we were there. One of the main draws to the hotel was the free breakfast, but it just wasn't desirable.</div>
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I have stayed at Best Western's before, but I've never experienced a Best Western like this one. I also cannot understand how this hotel ranks so high on Trip Adviser. I talked to another guest who was staying there. She also had to get replacement sheets for her bed and was shocked by the condition of the hotel. I don't know what review site she used, but she said the hotel had good reviews, but our experience wasn't indicative of that.</div>
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This hotel is damaging the Best Western brand. I cannot recommend this hotel to anyone.</div>
Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-1116205180929231282012-03-12T21:41:00.002-07:002012-03-12T21:47:05.462-07:00Right Guard -- Better than free<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJyELpvI6_7v4MsbIzEp_JzbZEFIQ5Fd80VFwrVTRBk9oO2tylc9msjyu77i67wIrEt7HZ1Jy9OdJ9W8tRaRzwP-ZLNXq91j5hnqlJGgJcnV3xlSzeVz6FuwboGRBeu8lWqW8UsG2kA0/s1600/6978311713_dc22766fff.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJyELpvI6_7v4MsbIzEp_JzbZEFIQ5Fd80VFwrVTRBk9oO2tylc9msjyu77i67wIrEt7HZ1Jy9OdJ9W8tRaRzwP-ZLNXq91j5hnqlJGgJcnV3xlSzeVz6FuwboGRBeu8lWqW8UsG2kA0/s320/6978311713_dc22766fff.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719238637361004418" /></a><br /><span ><span style="font-size: 100%;">Picked these up at Walgreens today. I got paid to take them home with me! They were on sale for $2.29 each, but buy one get one free. I then used 2 ($1 off 2) coupons from coupons.com and then received $4 in Walgreen Reward dollars.</span></span>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-43875527778686730552011-10-09T13:39:00.000-07:002011-10-09T14:13:13.863-07:00Walgreens 10/09/2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9R9oSIp3UxMx5jAbzb3Ogzyuf3W_zIwCxsrXa2ljsH329ar8jtZNRRhZ84dVnfx3KZqrap1ivPltSOSl4bYMWRseqUdxyrH0CTPBl6ZQJQMf-jsIA-JZ1C3NSYnh3KL_12cOBTZhd0tY/s1600/IMAG0245.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9R9oSIp3UxMx5jAbzb3Ogzyuf3W_zIwCxsrXa2ljsH329ar8jtZNRRhZ84dVnfx3KZqrap1ivPltSOSl4bYMWRseqUdxyrH0CTPBl6ZQJQMf-jsIA-JZ1C3NSYnh3KL_12cOBTZhd0tY/s320/IMAG0245.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661600620285479842" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" >Picked up these today </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" >2 Arrid for .99 (use Walgreens newspaper coupon). Also use $1 off coupon from coupons.com</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" >2 Biore Deep cleaning strips. $5.99 each. Used <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; "><span> (2) $2/1 </span>Biore Product coupon from SS 08/14/11. Receive $5 RR wyb 2</span></span></li><li><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" > 1 Halls Warmups $1. Received $1 in RR</span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Final cost: $1.96 (after $6 in register rewards)</span></div></div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-32124530207476491622011-10-02T08:05:00.000-07:002011-10-02T08:13:32.603-07:00CVS Trip 10/02 (they paid me to take this home!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn_0Lca6989YnMy-PeEAVA0M077wdmjeZVLJktoziMGZhAjhXVcJsqp0QamEdjlsY-l3BzkHf5nE50g_uAyCrx-fY7_OdXjyw9i0_55nT2lF5_ua2TIb3DlyXQ_uqhUYD44DBcN0HXDMQ/s1600/6204058272_9a8af7e030.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn_0Lca6989YnMy-PeEAVA0M077wdmjeZVLJktoziMGZhAjhXVcJsqp0QamEdjlsY-l3BzkHf5nE50g_uAyCrx-fY7_OdXjyw9i0_55nT2lF5_ua2TIb3DlyXQ_uqhUYD44DBcN0HXDMQ/s320/6204058272_9a8af7e030.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658913137235378354" /></a><br />Today was definitely a CVS day! Walked out the store with all of these items for only $12.68, and received $13 ECB which means they paid me 32 cents to take all this home.<div><br /></div><div>3 Tide @ 5.97 (used $2 off coupons from 9/11 P&G insert)</div><div>2 Bounty @ 7.49 (used $.25 off coupons from 10/02 P&G insert)</div><div>1 Hydro razor for $8.29 (used $5 off coupon from coupons.com)</div><div><br /></div><div>I also had $4 ECB from an e-mail, another $2 ECB from promising CVS not to be a money trasher, and $9 ECB as rewards from my previous quarter shopping.</div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-90626433271817906142011-09-08T06:33:00.001-07:002011-09-08T06:36:36.004-07:00CVS trip 9/7 Awesome savings! 91%<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCqcB8kPGM4l7ven_bkc0aZqR3VaKQNye2u4pm6zuH-BwjToiAeNifD4OJaL7sw-xWRtIlzDFlHigMNbBKEhJ4kj-Bln1lXhMFSMPjIg5GNFyCd0d_SCEgMh9bv0I36lUBrovDCxCH8A/s1600/g1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCqcB8kPGM4l7ven_bkc0aZqR3VaKQNye2u4pm6zuH-BwjToiAeNifD4OJaL7sw-xWRtIlzDFlHigMNbBKEhJ4kj-Bln1lXhMFSMPjIg5GNFyCd0d_SCEgMh9bv0I36lUBrovDCxCH8A/s320/g1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649981820752078770" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Went to CVS today and walked out paying only $3.77 for all of this! Here's how. The cereal was 2/$4. The toothpaste was $3.49. The AA batteries were $4.99 and the Axe shower gel was $5.79 (Buy one, get one 50% off). All of these items were on sale. Then my coupons came into play:<br />I used $1 Colgate coupon from the 8/28 Smart Source Insert (I also received $1.50 in Extra Care bucks for this purchase)<br />I used (2) Buy one, Get one free coupons for the Axe shower gel from the 7/31 Red Plum Insert (This knocked off $11.58 so I ended up getting all 4 shower gels for the price of one). Since it was Buy one, get one 50% off in store, then my buy one, get one free knocks off the full price of one.<br />I used a coupon I got in the eMail today for the batteries. It was spend $15, get batteries free!<br />I also used a $4 off $20 purchase coupon I got in my eMail Sunday<br />I also used $3 ECB, CVS sent me for my birthday!</span>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-16435099134166255842011-09-05T10:04:00.001-07:002011-09-05T10:07:12.727-07:00Lloyds BBQ at Publix<div><p>Pick up these at Publix today. Buy one, get one free! Also used (2) .75 off coupons from the 8/28 Smart Source insert! <br>
Total savings: $6.98. My cost: $3.99 for both of them! </p>
<br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgondlE_ri_6lGbMhUjw3ZCWZDWiGiYBj4HcIVH3ME5IiCZxqQukZh9ZqR1Nw2GbSFqYFfeWD5ja2VA9i2zKQa_dDyjpwOB144dpCJRfAJsOPDiRGYTrqjczV8oJz2pnxYgdqXm2tGjqDc/' /></div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-57348876076127386302011-08-29T20:20:00.000-07:002011-08-29T20:51:16.072-07:00My CVS Trip<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIncnz6nJ0S16QkACUzTH0rc8fCjzXV7u9msM2ryWhWQC25gat5pqS3PyFxQMLxJOmas5OESY-KWEfJkAlMlqGelJvOkX1onmx5ApUv_dgZ8I_kqEojUe0pA_85xrbTK3N3S_X-YRxXUQ/s1600/6094950789_0c7ba71094.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIncnz6nJ0S16QkACUzTH0rc8fCjzXV7u9msM2ryWhWQC25gat5pqS3PyFxQMLxJOmas5OESY-KWEfJkAlMlqGelJvOkX1onmx5ApUv_dgZ8I_kqEojUe0pA_85xrbTK3N3S_X-YRxXUQ/s320/6094950789_0c7ba71094.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646491137074045714" /></a>
<br />I snapped a few good deals this week at CVS.<div>First transaction:</div><div><ul><li>1 Gallon milk $3.89 (got $1 ECB back)</li><li>2 Oral B Floss paks for $1.99, used (2) $.75 off coupons and received ($2 ECBs)</li></ul><div>Total: $6.37, and got back $3 ECBs</div></div><div>
<br /></div><div>Second transaction
<br /><div><ul><li>Pringles @ 4/$6 and used $1/4 coupon. Use 2 coupons. </li><li>2 Flipz at 2/$5</li><li>4 Wheat Thins at $1 each (used 4/$1 coupons which made them free!)</li><li>BOGO Plastic ware</li><li>BOGO Paper plates</li><li>BOGO 50% off Visine A (and used 2 $3 off coupons which made them $2.17 each)</li></ul><div>This order total came to: $11.32 after using $3 on ECB bucks from previous purchase, and using $10 ECBs from last weeks shopping trip there!)</div></div></div><div>
<br /></div><div>I am only $2.62 away from getting my $10 gas card. I'll swing by later this week to make that purchase and get $10 worth of gas.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>My CVS receipt states: "Today You Saved $42.14"</div><div>
<br /></div><div>I'm cool with that!</div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-27953677533017007262011-08-26T16:56:00.000-07:002011-08-26T17:08:40.004-07:00Kids Cuisine @ Publix BOGO free + coupon)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRjMZTEZeuH2JjeyQ3zi3tPZ3h2IRaZE2UE4M1dq1gOL24fJHvZO4ZiHFCT4AvL4WMQWXMj61VFQxq2EJ4k2jA5yfNG7Z6iY2P4Uy5D7kCmqclMUT-pT603EKWgw6clmJ_U8XSWdDdPs/s1600/6084234542_49da7a5ae0_z.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRjMZTEZeuH2JjeyQ3zi3tPZ3h2IRaZE2UE4M1dq1gOL24fJHvZO4ZiHFCT4AvL4WMQWXMj61VFQxq2EJ4k2jA5yfNG7Z6iY2P4Uy5D7kCmqclMUT-pT603EKWgw6clmJ_U8XSWdDdPs/s320/6084234542_49da7a5ae0_z.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645318293022408002" border="0" /></a>Picked up 14 of these meals for the kids at a total cost of $9.73 or 70 cents each! This is definitely a stock up price.
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<br />When was the the last time you bought soap and actually walked out with more money than you went in the store with! I purchased these 3 bars of soap from Walgreens. Used the .99 in store coupon and received back not only $6 in Register Rewards, but also got $1.50 off any one Glade Automatic Spray Refill and $4.00 of one Stopain Pain Relieving Product. Woot! Woot!<div>
<br /></div><div>Cost: $2.97</div><div>RR: 6.00</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Final cost: -$3.03 Money Maker!</div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-64126475510070225572011-07-28T16:42:00.000-07:002011-07-28T16:45:03.113-07:00Office Max - hurry deal ends 7/30<span class="Apple-style-span" ><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVeXTePMev5Xa7Uw0WEhl3ZT1MNjZv3zcGjCt0MzF8N_RF4f426u48cpz5N7Ma4X7rYyUdJUxc1v5GCXoL8ObW1BAJpkN2_tl1pBdcjpToyfUHRWqgAQ1kyaDpF2bIWT5JjgZccH73AM/s1600/5986167044_49d65a103b_z.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVeXTePMev5Xa7Uw0WEhl3ZT1MNjZv3zcGjCt0MzF8N_RF4f426u48cpz5N7Ma4X7rYyUdJUxc1v5GCXoL8ObW1BAJpkN2_tl1pBdcjpToyfUHRWqgAQ1kyaDpF2bIWT5JjgZccH73AM/s320/5986167044_49d65a103b_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634553096984983954" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; ">Got all of this for $1.40 at Office Max today! For the coupon visit: <a href="http://bit.ly/ooD7wH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; ">http://bit.ly/ooD7wH</a> 6 - 100 sheet loose leaf paper, and 5 - 10pk of pens</span></span>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-79412946973744095832011-07-03T20:16:00.000-07:002011-07-03T20:36:00.954-07:00CVS and Free Gas Too!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb60JiMZM_nwAaxJso1rHc9dFbLidK_ZS-dRtdZANMcm_xLb48BahjiGPV3qOpGHhCwEVZ6jF0x2r_ec4mzQsrIxtygXxfPb2f_CXHJK__Dm4PRMR5fz7awNBrY1trD4bPFXm7Efu4J3M/s1600/CVS7_3_2011.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb60JiMZM_nwAaxJso1rHc9dFbLidK_ZS-dRtdZANMcm_xLb48BahjiGPV3qOpGHhCwEVZ6jF0x2r_ec4mzQsrIxtygXxfPb2f_CXHJK__Dm4PRMR5fz7awNBrY1trD4bPFXm7Efu4J3M/s320/CVS7_3_2011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625335688276902658" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" >This was the first time I have been able to participate in the CVS summer gas promotion. This is because it was the first time they offered items I was interested enough in purchasing $30 worth to qualify.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Here's the breakdown:</span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" >(2) M&M Chocolate Pretzels 2/$6 (used $1 off coupon from <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; "><span> </span>6/19 RP)</span></span></li><li style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >(2) M&M Peanut 2/$3</span></li><li style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 Hershey Air Delight (free coupon printed at the CVS Redbox for this one)</span></li><li style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >3 Tide Original $5.99 (used 2 .50 coupons from today's P&G ad)</span></li><li style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >2 Head and Shoulder's Shampoo (used 1 B1G1 coupon from today's P&G ad, and a $1 off coupon from the 6/5 P&G ad)</span></li><li style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >2 Orbit gum 2/$4</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >I had $13.50 in ECB bucks to print at the Redbox since it was the end of a quarter and I also had $9.00 in ECB bucks from previous shops.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >This brought my total to $10.46. I got the $10 gas card and $2 in ECB so my net total was a negative $1.54 today. Now these are the kind of deals I love!</span></div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-75245560909428404822011-06-30T19:32:00.000-07:002011-06-30T19:40:37.143-07:00Stock Up Price on Toilet Paper - Charmin (Staples)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxJVuV7heWY9_M9Wa7em7lZeeh6n4yf1hKuvZqBWB76sHj5ZMAqLGu7TBTM0xV6iRSbH1oYQI3rMp1fQr3RwQ9h2yPLf15r5qfVgv1sPSWAqw0UQrpBsdUjbjmN2cvoAmiswantOF9to/s1600/TPpix.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxJVuV7heWY9_M9Wa7em7lZeeh6n4yf1hKuvZqBWB76sHj5ZMAqLGu7TBTM0xV6iRSbH1oYQI3rMp1fQr3RwQ9h2yPLf15r5qfVgv1sPSWAqw0UQrpBsdUjbjmN2cvoAmiswantOF9to/s320/TPpix.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624207123709020722" /></a>Picked up this deal for only $4.24. That makes it only 26.5 cents per roll from Staples. Who would think to pick up toilet paper from Staples? It's on sale for $4.99 and then I used a coupon <a href="http://blog.al.com/bargain-mom/2011/06/staples_15_off_coupon_expires.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter">here </a>to get 15% off!Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-31542644961924784432011-06-26T21:25:00.000-07:002011-06-26T21:47:08.959-07:00CVS Dove's Deal (HOT!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrYeoVokiX4AKSMap12dcVcpjakj5bd9ygI6hCPZeopo6fFAdBD_f-UuedAYhvgg8cP7e3XCGndRIHE2_KwumJoQg99zCJEbP5-UCiRcWyfTllLhX7Af0xfmmA5GUfC4lKRcR0m2zVMbY/s1600/5875656042_43b3d4c0dd.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrYeoVokiX4AKSMap12dcVcpjakj5bd9ygI6hCPZeopo6fFAdBD_f-UuedAYhvgg8cP7e3XCGndRIHE2_KwumJoQg99zCJEbP5-UCiRcWyfTllLhX7Af0xfmmA5GUfC4lKRcR0m2zVMbY/s320/5875656042_43b3d4c0dd.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622754952386650834" /></a>This week CVS is advertising the Doves Men+Care bodywash for $5. The register rings these up at $3, but here's the kicker. The buy one, get one free coupon in the 6/26 Red Plum insert subtracts $5.99 off your total! I also picked up 2 Dove's Men's Care Antiperspirant. It was advertised at 2/$7, they also rang up as $3. I used 2 $2 off coupons for those. I also picked up 2 Xtra laundry detergents at $1.49 each and used a $1 coupon for them. And received $5 in ECB!<div><br /></div><div>I used $5.99 in ECBs from a previous purchase which brought my total down to $1.00!</div><div><br /></div><div>Trip Summary states: "Today You Saved 32.43"!</div><div><br /></div><div>Not bad... huh... Spent $1 to get $5 and took home all these wonderful things!</div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-28941013966389217492011-06-26T21:14:00.000-07:002011-06-26T21:23:35.559-07:00Walgreens Pringles Deal<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS560tnM59tSPz3FlJE4WNb-ieV0NZFuSAvINVCFjSE4RgkxXQOXAefCHuU96PiWTJzPfPJabdHrWb8Wks3nFGnGC3AdB_xLn4Nywh_NSLFOcX2RI_6su9stgE9tqqaHYe1nOqZe5HioE/s1600/5875359207_84f1137b14.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS560tnM59tSPz3FlJE4WNb-ieV0NZFuSAvINVCFjSE4RgkxXQOXAefCHuU96PiWTJzPfPJabdHrWb8Wks3nFGnGC3AdB_xLn4Nywh_NSLFOcX2RI_6su9stgE9tqqaHYe1nOqZe5HioE/s320/5875359207_84f1137b14.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622750432802423554" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK9SjbzaLV1VaWkokQNiQ8BVOYc_jcAkr5K2iW6XlGYaC7KbYVLOuRrK4zc5X9EX3VDMwKngQM-H1NErpAxbDMwuoKQInE1dyNV_NCSBedQi3y-SNNPVlK8r4jxaZYdzPV363hd8H2ZvM/s1600/5873075051_62c0f6d879_m.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>I picked up the Pringles at 4/$6 deal and used a $1 off 3 coupon. I also used $7 in Register Rewards from previous purchases. These RR expired today so I had to use them.<div><br /></div><div>My total out of pocket cost: $1.79 and receive $2 RR from the purchases.</div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-90625639389222955402011-06-26T20:18:00.000-07:002011-06-26T21:12:01.934-07:00Walgreens Dove Men's Care Deal<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuE41dj9d748zil9wexd1m4qOn5_WZ_zSwJbcxd8-pT0-bmdJCZvDa73nujCASP1SsSl5uK5clXtvtmNFP_2Jm_jQJYZEIhXu3jR8mJMHIAFlFH8HQUF8so2adjx3_VVv-M4ruFMY8eGo/s1600/5873075051_62c0f6d879_m.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuE41dj9d748zil9wexd1m4qOn5_WZ_zSwJbcxd8-pT0-bmdJCZvDa73nujCASP1SsSl5uK5clXtvtmNFP_2Jm_jQJYZEIhXu3jR8mJMHIAFlFH8HQUF8so2adjx3_VVv-M4ruFMY8eGo/s320/5873075051_62c0f6d879_m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622735399555205698" /></a>Pick up these 18 bars of soap for FREE! And no out of pocket expense thanks to Walgreen's faulty computer systems. These were suppose to be on sale for 3 $18, but they rang up at full price. The cashier told me if he did a price adjustment, I would not receive my register rewards. After consulting with his manager, he informed the cashier to sell me the items for $4 each which would have been my final price after register rewards. I applied my $4 off coupons from Today's Red Plum insert and walked out paying only $1.08 and that was sales tax. My subtotal was $0.00. These bars retail for $8.49 at Walgreens.Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-28587982765949101422011-06-25T20:05:00.000-07:002011-06-25T20:11:30.580-07:00Zyrtec almost free (5.4 cents per pill)I took advantage of the $5 off Zyrtec coupon from WalMart's web site. Their price guarantee is real! I went to the WalMart near my job and noticed the 5 cnt, Zyrtec was $5.27, but the store shelves were empty, so I went to the WalMart near my house. The same Zyrtec was $5.97! At first, I though, heck, I'll still get the Zyrtec for .97 after my coupon. But then, "The Millionaire Next Door" book thoughts popped in my head and I decided to get my discount. <div><br /></div><div>When I got to the register, I told the cashier that the WalMart down the street had the Zyrtec for $5.27. She simply scanned the item, overrode the price and let me have them for $5.27 with "NO QUESTIONS ASKED!" Just like the commercials say.</div><div><br /></div><div>I purchased 2 Zyrtecs at $5.27 each, used 2 $5 off coupons. Total cost: .54 and then ended up paying $.95 in taxes! That's effectively over 100% in sales taxes! I'll be willing to bet you a dime to a donut that at 5.4 cents a pill, the company is still making a hefty profit.</div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-53159444791926735622011-06-12T14:27:00.000-07:002011-06-12T14:31:12.258-07:00Awesome CVS Deal moneymaker!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KS9hH3G9m8BzgHFj709vn65MFKlDDqfePXX-aSvyy0kIMaExf5L5HK5qcWq688i9eQ3Pswpx8DMLTPkM4b2xXrnjqgw3lVVqiGC2wJC3LWHu5ewLFsglKUqnHUJEPic7SxeR41fl1Pc/s1600/0612011557.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KS9hH3G9m8BzgHFj709vn65MFKlDDqfePXX-aSvyy0kIMaExf5L5HK5qcWq688i9eQ3Pswpx8DMLTPkM4b2xXrnjqgw3lVVqiGC2wJC3LWHu5ewLFsglKUqnHUJEPic7SxeR41fl1Pc/s320/0612011557.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617448896210328722" /></a>All free and walked away with $9.99 in Extra Care Bucks.<div><br /></div><div>The Zyrtec was on sale for 5.99 and you receive $5.99 in ECB. On top of that, I used a $4.00 off coupon from the 4/10 Redplum insert. CVS paid me $4.00 to take the Zyrtec home with me!</div><div><br /></div><div>The Shick Hydro 3 was on sale for $8.00. I used the $4 coupon from today's Smart Source insert and CVS gave me $4 in Extra Care Bucks so this item was free also.</div><div><br /></div><div>My subtotal was $5.99 and I used $6 ECB from a previous shop to pay for this. I wasn't aware CVS would allow this until the cashier told me that he owed me $.01. However, I still had to pay $1.26 in sales taxes.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-51815663525229336692011-06-12T12:42:00.000-07:002011-06-12T13:20:00.446-07:00Walgreens 6/12 ($3.36)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOeMVFtmBXnrAAFkGj49WMXztoRUHM-q7jUBLx0NvRxcI6D4Kveh1uIPk9uBliCF9WvD2mn3zbe3aoE5cE8zAPv5Tsth7LjnUW4ScvJBRIZfHLF-RqduubmO3FWkxCHFVuOym5KGene5M/s1600/0612011439.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOeMVFtmBXnrAAFkGj49WMXztoRUHM-q7jUBLx0NvRxcI6D4Kveh1uIPk9uBliCF9WvD2mn3zbe3aoE5cE8zAPv5Tsth7LjnUW4ScvJBRIZfHLF-RqduubmO3FWkxCHFVuOym5KGene5M/s320/0612011439.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617430601046980034" /></a>I broke my transaction up into 3 separate transactions is an attempt to minimize my out of pocket expenses.<div><br /></div><div>Transaction #1:</div><div>Wal-Fex 24 hr tablets: $3.99</div><div>Blistex RPM for men: $2.00</div><div>Used $3.00 RR from previous shop: -$3.00</div><div>Total: $2.99 (receive $6 in RR)</div><div><br /></div><div>Transaction #2:</div><div>Air Wick Fresh Matic Ultra: $7.99 (used $4.00 coupon from today's Smart Source Insert & received $3.00 in RR)</div><div>Bayer Advanced Aspirin 20 cnt (used $2.00 coupon from todays Smart Source Insert & received $1.00 in RR)</div><div>1 Nestle Crunch Bar (.39). I had to purchase this item so that I could use more coupons. Walgreens coupon policy states that you cannot use more coupons than items purchased. By making this purchase, I was able to use $4 in register rewards coupon from my Wal-Fex purchase above! So I paid .39 to used a $4 off coupon!</div><div>Total: $1.38 (received $4 in RR)</div><div><br /></div><div>Transaction #3:</div><div>(2) Lysol Bowl cleaner $2.99 (By one get one free coupon from today's insert or pick one up from the store)</div><div>Used $1 in Register Rewards. I could only use one because the store coupon for the BOGO counts as a coupon</div><div>Total: $1.99</div><div><br /></div><div>My total purchase was $6.36 and I walked out with $3 in RR so my final cost was $3.36!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-87255021134387619252011-06-10T18:01:00.001-07:002011-06-10T18:15:30.936-07:00Walgreens & CVS shops! (all this for .27)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVIvWS8z6LjnDaA56Xi3qF3bNyZeqOr7RxRJm1WvbU_RUg07UmhGqxCpHaNZklM8gAslpIz6n2osWsp88Gy2o6HlvvYMNpXdyrI6LFG8FWQgIUAltI-4ybZjlKCMMWWe8VsCfY6IRmgY/s1600/0610011843.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVIvWS8z6LjnDaA56Xi3qF3bNyZeqOr7RxRJm1WvbU_RUg07UmhGqxCpHaNZklM8gAslpIz6n2osWsp88Gy2o6HlvvYMNpXdyrI6LFG8FWQgIUAltI-4ybZjlKCMMWWe8VsCfY6IRmgY/s320/0610011843.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616761582047769794" /></a><ul><li>3 Tide Stain Release (Reg $4.49, on sale for $3.99 and used 3 $3.00 off coupons), then received $3 register reward which brought my final cost down to -.03! </li><li>3 Nestle Crunch Bars. On sale $2/1, regular $.99. Used (2) $.30 cents off coupons and a B2G1 coupon which brown the total down to .11 for all .44 for all 3! When was the last time you got a candy bar for .11?</li><li>The 2 toothbrushes came from CVS. They were on sale for $6.00, regular $7.49. I used (2) $3.00 off coupons and received $6 in Extra Care Bucks</li></ul>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-5604234207812761252011-06-09T00:18:00.000-07:002011-06-09T00:31:17.685-07:00CVS 6/8 ($2 money maker) (111% savings!)<ul><li>2 Crest Complete Clean $4.50 saved $2.89ea (used 2 - $2.00 coupons and received $5 ECB)</li><li>1 Glade Carpet Cleaner $2.99</li></ul><div>Used $3.99 in ECB received from 6/7 purchases.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>BONUS: Received an extra $1 ECB via use of the Green bag tag.</div><div><br /></div><div>Total cost: $4</div><div><br /></div><div>Received $6 in ECB</div><div><br /></div><div>I made $2 on this trip!</div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-37339461767137959952011-06-08T23:47:00.000-07:002011-06-08T23:51:23.889-07:00CVS 6/7 70% savings!<ul><li>Barbers Milk 3.69 (received $1 ECB)</li><li>Excedrin PM .99 (received $.99 ECB)</li><li>Colgate MaxFresh Toothpaste 2.79 (received $2 ECB and used $1 off coupon)</li></ul><div>Total cost: $6.47, received $3.99 in ECB: Final cost: $2.48</div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-43019460195432701682011-06-08T23:22:00.000-07:002011-06-08T23:39:31.796-07:00Winn Dixie 6/7 (46% savings)Picked up the following deals:<div><ul><li>Liptons Teriyaki Noodles ($1 ea.) savings .69 ea</li><li>Strawberries (BOGO)</li><li>2 Tyson's Chicken Nuggets (this was the make a deal special. By purchasing the nuggets, I got the following for free: 6 corn on the cobs, Bryers Ice Cream, BBQ Sauce, 2 liter Pepsi)</li></ul><div>Total cost: $22.47</div></div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-20870385262757913722011-06-08T22:56:00.000-07:002011-06-08T23:20:19.988-07:00Rite Aid Savings 32% savingsPurchased 12 roll package of Charmin Tissue at $6.97 (Reg: $9.99). Used .25 coupon.<div>$6.72 out of pocket cost</div><div>--------</div><div>Received $3.00 register reward survey coupon.<br /><div><br /></div></div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-43841211486872242352011-06-03T19:31:00.000-07:002011-06-03T19:41:45.918-07:00CVS Nestle Water 52% savings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8JfK6XZ0cS2tBzJ5kLZ0CRnM3qLaM-KIwLGf6Enn3BiBtYQ-FDSly8oRJHy0anYn20PbjYVjbasPA_I4r3OZ-uQH0AKb1Jzdx0hwRC-9IFcjUZDcqRtWbTHUIaGd3VkQVKu-pDVkOlg/s1600/IMG_3364.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8JfK6XZ0cS2tBzJ5kLZ0CRnM3qLaM-KIwLGf6Enn3BiBtYQ-FDSly8oRJHy0anYn20PbjYVjbasPA_I4r3OZ-uQH0AKb1Jzdx0hwRC-9IFcjUZDcqRtWbTHUIaGd3VkQVKu-pDVkOlg/s320/IMG_3364.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614189146779551394" /></a><br />CVS is running a special this week on their Nestle water. I had a devil of a time trying to find a CVS store in my area that had the water. Many of the stores told me they substituted the water for another brand because the delivery truck didn't bring the water.<div><br /></div><div>The water is on sale for $2.88 (reg$ 4.99)</div><div><br /></div><div>I used a Nestle coupon for $1 off 2 packages of water, which brought my cost down to $2.38 for each one. This brings the cost down to under .10/bottle.</div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398645501860474938.post-12891680478687951672011-05-31T21:00:00.000-07:002011-05-31T21:28:19.409-07:00Publix 5/31 - 47% savings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCrxoAX0d0k8nKwoKtQiy2LhyDurr2UAMxfYZ7DATvsD9qzWItK1WvXnQ8E8royhTMrBj3tcqMod4c_i81NNC-YJ3lt_OaB23_UBlqXmR08PD44NJq0ivmkvsSRXYvL2LYp29UvOnd6E/s1600/IMG_3363.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCrxoAX0d0k8nKwoKtQiy2LhyDurr2UAMxfYZ7DATvsD9qzWItK1WvXnQ8E8royhTMrBj3tcqMod4c_i81NNC-YJ3lt_OaB23_UBlqXmR08PD44NJq0ivmkvsSRXYvL2LYp29UvOnd6E/s320/IMG_3363.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613102864138017138" /></a>I had to take advantage of a few BOGO offers from Publix before they expired today.<div><ul><li>2 Pillsberry toaster strudels (these came with .60 peelies, but I chose not to use them because I had a .50 off coupon which Publix will double to $1. If I used the .60 peelie, Publix would not have doubled it). </li><li>2 Lawry Marinades BOGO and used .50 off coupons which doubled to a $1. Made them .37 each!</li><li>2 Luigi Italian Ice. BOGO. I also picked up a raincheck on this item since I got the last 2. My kids love this stuff, but it is expensive at full price.</li><li>Oscar Mayers Beef Franks BOGO</li><li>2 lunchables for the kids</li><li>Publix Pizza Rolls (I had planned on getting the name brand, but they were way too expensive even with my coupons. I'll have to pick them up from WalMart unless Publix puts them on sale too)</li><li>Lloyds BBQ Pork BOGO and used 2 .75 off coupons</li></ul><div>Total cost before savings and coupons: $46.07, I paid $24.39</div></div>Frazierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03676871439487091630noreply@blogger.com0