I ran into CVS with my binder and the need for some diapers. The day before I had use their machine and gotten a $4 off Q for Huggies Jean diapers, and then the register spit out a $5 off $15 Q. So I had an idea of what I was going for.... Things just got really confusing when I couldn't find any jeans diapers, so I just grabbed a package of regular Huggies (tag said $11) and then went searching for something to make my $15. I didn't find my first choice, so I just kind of roamed the aisles for a minute. Then I came across the Dawn. On for $.97, I knew I had some Qs in my binder for them, so I grabbed 3 and headed to pay. I was sure that would add up.
The lady at the front was so nice to call the manager to see if they would honor my Q for the jeans diapers, and he actually found me a pack, so that ended up working for me... and actually the jeans diapers rang up $8.99. Well, that just meant I needed more items to make my $15. I remembered that I had gotten a pretzel m&m Q when I walked in, which were on sale buy 2 get 1 free. I grabbed 3 of those and one more Dawn... that did it with just $.12 over.
Then came all the Qs:
Huggies $8.99 (used $4 CVS and $2 Man)
4 Dawn $.97 each ($1 and 3 $.25 Qs)
M&Ms $.89 and B2GO ($.50 CVS Q)
Plus the $5 off CVS Q
Total OOP $1.44
I was very proud! I raised my arms in victory as I made my way back to the car, and my man just giggled at me (he secretly loves it).
Sorry this was so long, but I just wanted to show that having a plan and an idea really is best for an in and out trip. That way you don't spend so much time searching for the deals like I ended up doing.
2 comments:
I am SO IMPRESSED!!! You must teach me! I've started using a lot more coupons but I would like to be more organized about it. How do you organize things in your binder??
You are on the right track... got to have a desire because at times it can be tiring, especially when you haven't found good deal in a while. I will do a post in the next few days about organization... good idea!
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