Early Publix Trip

Wow, it's been so long since I posted anything! Well, my Internet was out for a while and I've been studying for my comprehensive exams so I've had to slow down Internet activity, couponing, and shopping. Last night was the first time I've printed any coupons in almost a month!

I'm so happy I was able to catch a few good coupons before they were gone, they really helped my early morning trip to Publix.
I won't be posting much until after March 17 when I take my exams, but I couldn't help but post this last minute trip I put together.

Before Coupons - $134.19
After Coupons - $31.11 (that's just $.55 per item) YAY!
Savings: 77%

Here's what I was able to get:
8 (50oz) Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent
3 (64oz) Tropicana Juice Drinks
2 Nabisco Club Crackers
3 Gold Peak Teas
6 Kraft Fresh Take
2 Butterball Turkey Bacon
2 (2pk) Yoplait Yogurt with Granola
4 Uncle Bens Rice Packs
2 Planters Peanuts
2 Nabisco Town House Crackers
7 Sundown Naturals Folic Acid
3 Sundown Naturals Melatonin
2 Kellogg's Pop Tarts
2 Publix Pop Tarts (buy there's get our deal)
2 Quaker Instant Grits Variety Boxes
5 Fruit to Go packs
2 Philadelphia Indulgence

Coupons Used:
1- $5/$55 Winn-Dixie Catalina
1- $5/50 Publix Coupon
4- $1/2 Arm & Hammer (2/12 SS)
3- $2/2 Kraft Fresh Take Publix Coupon (yellow flyer)
6- $1/1 Kraft Fresh Take Printable Coupon
1- $2/2 Philadelphia Indulgence Publix Coupon (yellow flyer)
1- $1.50/1 Philadelphia Indulgence Printable Coupon
1- $1/1 Philadelphia Indulgence Printable Coupon
10- $3/1 Sundown Naturals Publix Coupon (green flyer)
10- $2/1 Sundown Naturals Coupon (12/4/11 SS)
2- $.75/1 Yoplait Coupon (2/5 GM)
2- $.75/1 Yoplait Target Coupon
1- $1.50/2 Planters Peanuts Coupon (sorry I can't remember which paper)
2- $.55/1 Butterball Turkey Bacon or Sausage (1/15 SS)
2- $1/1 Nabisco Crackers Coupon (Winning Game Plan with Guy Booklet)
1- $1/2 Nabisco Crackers Target Coupon
1- $1/4 Uncle Bens Rice ( sorry I can't remember which paper)

More Target Clearance!

Awesome Clearance Items at Target!

During my trip at Target I found so many items on clearance. Look in your local Target to see if you can score some of these deals. Match them up with coupons and make them even better deals (I am really swamped so I'm sorry I can't match them up).

If you find any of the batteries pictured, there are great Itunes and other offer advertised on them.

More coming!

Great CVS Scenarios 2/5-2/11

 Spend $30 Get $10 CVSCash Card 



Both scenarios are very good especially for paper towels!

Scenario 1

Buy 4 boxes of Honey Bunches of Oats Fruit variety (if this is included in the sale) 2/$5.00
Buy 2 Scott Paper Towels 8 pk $7.50
Buy 4 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers 3.8-8 oz 4/$5.00
Use [4] $1/1 Honey Bunches printable coupons
Use [2] $1.00/1 Scott coupons found in the 1/15 SS
Use [2] $1.00/2 Nabisco printable coupons (Nabisco booklet found in Winn-Dixie or printable if you snagged it when it was available)
Pay: $22
Get: $10 CVS Cash Card
Total after CC: $12 for all 10 items or $1.20 each

Scenario 1 credit to: The Coupon Hubby

However, if you’re like me and you or your children do not eat Honey Bunches of Oats then try this with Cocoa or Fruity Pebbles instead.

Scenario 2

Buy 4 boxes of Cocoa or Fruity Pebbles  2/$5.00

Buy 2 Scott Paper Towels 8 pk $7.50
Buy 4 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers 3.8-8 oz 4/$5.00
Use [4] $.55/1 any cereal or treats (1/15 SS)
Use [2] $1.00/1 Scott coupons found in the 1/15 SS
Use [2] $1.00/2 Nabisco printable coupons (Nabisco booklet found in Winn-Dixie or printable if you snagged it when it was available)
Pay: $23.80
Get: $10 CVS Cash Card
Total after CC: $13.80 for all 10 items or $1.38 each

$1/2 King's Hawaiian Original Sweet Round Bread

Are you a member of King's Hawaiian Club? If not head over to their site and become one to get a great coupon $1/2 King's Hawaiian Original Sweet Round Bread. Super bowl is coming up and Hawaiian King bread would be a sweet addition to the snack menu!

Sign up now and join our ohana.
http://www.kingshawaiian.com/offers/

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Family Time in Miami this week

CELEBRATE
Dr. Seuss’s 75th Anniversary
What: Drop by for free story time and make crowns and bookmarks.
Why: An appearance by the Cat in the Hat? Sounds good. Goodie bags to take home? Even better.
When: Fri., 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Dadeland Mall, Saks Fifth Avenue corridor, 7535 Dadeland Mall (305-665-6226).

SLITHER Repticon
What: Marvel at creatures both scaly and slimy and pet a crocodile if you dare.
Why: The only downside? He’ll want a python instead of a puppy.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Fort Lauderdale War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE 8th St., Fort Lauderdale (954-828-5380). Tickets online at repticon.com. Adults and teens, $10; children, $5; under 5, free.

WATCH
Hansel and Gretel
What: Momentum Dance Company stages a free performance of the fairy tale.
Why: You’ve got a hunch that even this won’t deter your sugar booger from eating sweets.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.
Where: Coral Gables Branch Library, 3443 Segovia St., Coral Gables (305-442-8706).

Don't let your Pantene Coupon Expire today, head to CVS For a great deal!

Hurry over to CVS to find some great savings on Pantene products $3/2 (1/1/12 PG) coupon expires today!

There's an unadvertised deal running on Pantene which makes for deals concurrent deals and cheap hair products!


Try this: 
Buy 6 Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner @ 2/$6.97
Before Tax $20.91 (will trigger $5 ECB)
Use (3) $3/2 Pantene (1/1/12 PG) Exp. 1/31/12
Pay $11.91 (Before tax)
Get Back (3) $1 ECB for buying ($1 ECB wyb 2)
And get back $5 ECB for spending $15
Final Cost after coupons and ECB = $3.91 or $.65 each wyb 6

Happy Couponing!

Colgate - Palmolive $5 Rebate = Free stuff!

While your out shopping this week don't forget about the awesome Colgate-Palmolive Rebate found in 1/29 SmartSource. Pair this with a great deal for free deodorant. 

At CVS:
Buy 6 Lady Speed Stick or Speed Stick for men @ $1.99 each
Use 3 B1G1 Speed Stick coupons found in 1/29 SS
Pay $5.97 
Get back $6 ECB
Send in rebate & get $5 check.
Makes this a $5 money maker!

The rebate runs 1/30/12-3/15/12 and includes Lady Speed Stick, Speed Stick, Irish Spring, Suavitel, Caprice, Ajax, and Softsoap.
There are so many deals going on at CVS for Irish Spring, and Softsoap that would make them free or money makers!

We have made it 150 Facebook "Likes" Another contest!

Congratulations to our 2nd contest winners Laura & Katrenia!

In the likes of my couponing/blogging friend DarlinDeals we are on the search!

Here's how it works. I'm going to list some items that you must search for around your house (or where ever you are). Gather them all together, take a pic and post them on my Facebook wall. The first person to post a pic with all the items win and another randomly chosen person I will choose!  

So here are items to get:

1. bar of soap

2. store receipt with at least one coupon used

3. something blue

4. a produce item

5. a rubber band

Get going!

Winners will be announced at midnight!

We are celebrating 100 Facebook "LIKES" with a contest!

Thank you to all my fans for getting us to 100! This is the first in a series of contests. Remember every time we get another 50 likes, we will have a contest, next one at 150 likes. 

This is a simple contest. Make sure you follow all the rules to qualify, the contest will be open until 4:45pm today 1/29/12. Two winners will be selected as follows:

     

1st Place: First person to complete all requirements first (Prize: 4 full inserts from today's Miami paper)

2nd Place: Randomly selected contestant who completed all requirements  (Prize: surprise gift, I promise it'll be great)

Winners will be announced on MiamiCouponDr.blogspot.com and Facebook.com/MiamiCouponDr at 5:15pm

So here are the rules: 

1. Join/Follow MiamiCouponDr blog

2. Like and share this post

3. Make as many (real) words as you can from "coupons" post your answers along with the name you used to follow my blog.  The first and second person with the most real words and all other requirements will win. 

Good luck to everyone!

Saturday CVS & Walgreen's Trips

Walgreens

I did two transactions the exact same way (#1 & 2)

2 Triaminic Infant Fever and Pain Reliever @ 2/$10

2 Snickers Bars @ .69/1 (the other 3 didn't last long enough to make it to the pic, lol kids)

Total before coupons = $12.18

Coupons Used:

(1) $3/1 Triaminic 12/4 SS

(1) $2/1 Triaminic (tare pad found in Walgreens)

$6 Register Reward (last weeks rewards)

Total after coupons = $.48

Received $5 Register Rewards

Transaction #3

10 Sunday Newspapers (early edition) @ $.75/1

Total before coupons = $8.03

Coupons Used:

$5 Register Reward (from transaction #1)

$2.50 Register Reward (from last week purchase)

Total after coupons = $.53

Walgreens Total

B/C = $20.21

A/C = $1.01

$5 RR left over

Total trip FREE & $3.99 Money Maker!!! :)

CVS/Pharmacy

Transaction #1

2 Revlon Nail Shapers @ $1.85/1

1 Blistex Revive @ $2.87/1

Total before coupons = $7.03

Coupons Used:

(2) $1/1 Revlon lip or nail

(1) $.55/1 Blistex

(1) $2 ECB

(2) $1 ECB

Total after coupons = $.24

Received $7 ECB (wyb 2 Revlon tools) & $2 ECB (wyb Blistex)

Transaction #2

2 Revlon Valu-pak Nail Shapers @ $3.49/1

3 Revlon Eye Shadows @ $1.22/1

Total before coupons = $11.38

Coupons Used:

(2) $1/1 Revlon lip or nail

(2) $1/1 Revlon eye product

(1) $5 ECB (beauty club reward)

Total after coupons = $2.04

Received $7 ECB (wyb 2 Revlon tools)

Transaction #3

2 Wisk Ultra 32oz detergent (B1G1) @ $8.39/1

1 Tide w/Downy detergent 40oz @ $5.99/1

2 Blistex Revive @ $2.87/1

Total before coupons = $20.12

Coupons Used:

(2) $1/1 Wisk detergent

(2) $.55/1 Blistex

(1) $2/1 Tide detergent

(3) $2 ECB (last week deals)

(1) $7 ECB (from transaction #2)

Total after coupons = $2.02

Received (2) $2 ECB (wyb Blistex)

Transaction #4

4 Tide w/Downy detergent 40oz @ $5.99/1

2 Lipsmack Skittles lip gloss @ $1.59

2 Lipsmack Liquid lip gloss @ $.79

Total before coupons = $30.73

Coupons Used:

(4) $2/1 Tide detergent

(3) $2 ECB (last week deals)

(1) $7 ECB (from transaction #1)

Total after coupons = $9.73

CVS/Pharmacy Total

B/C = $69.26

A/C = $14.03

ECB = $20.00

Total trip FREE & $5.97 Money Maker! :)

January 29 Coupons (4 inserts)

I picked up my coupons today (18 newspapers to be exact) and I'm ready to get sorting. I'm using a new strategy to sort and keep up with what coupons I have. If I really like I'll share it.

Tell me how do you sort and keep up with your coupons?

Oh, did I mention that I only spent $1.50 for all my newspapers? Yep!  
So I got $13,230 in coupons for $1.50!!!!!!

Air Wick Coupons!

Dont miss out on these other great coupons today!

$2/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Order Detector Starter Kit

$1/1 Air Wick Double Fresh Warmer wyb Air Wick Scentend oil Refills

Save $1 on Any Mucinex Product!

Wanna get this little bugger out of your chest?

Then Mucinex is what you need!(I'm not a paid spokes person just a real customer)

Head over to their Facebook page to get your coupon $1on any 1 Mucinex product!

I try to keep Mucinex handy because it's the one thing that knocks my cold out and gets me back on my feet in just a day or so!


 Let me know if you like Mucinex or another product that really works when your sick.

Chinet Classic White Plates Coupon Save Fuel Perks promotion at Winn-Dixie

Don't miss this Chinet Classic White Plates coupon for $1/2.
Then head over to their Facebook page and like them, then join their club for more special offers and recipes.

Remember you can print this coupon twice.

Save for an upcoming Fuel Perks deal at Winn-Dixie.

CVS & Walgreens weekend Trips!

It seems like I did a lot of shopping this weekend but I really didn't! I did however score some great deals on my small trips.

All these receipts for this small amount of items.

I spent OOP 6.41 for everything
Got back $22 ECB and $ 28.50 RR

I'll breakdown any trips if you want!

If you need a Wine fix, CVS is the place to go!

After a stressful week sometimes a glass of wine is good for the soul! CVS always has great deals and if you pick up the Wine bag in the store you get an additional 10% off every time you purchase 6 bottles.

You can't beat 6 bottles of Oak Creek 750ml for only $19.31 no coupons necessary.
Remember you can't use ECB on alcohol products.

Walmart & Target Trip

I had some pretty good trip this weekend. I didn't get everything I was looking for but I did score some good deals.

Target Trip (Above)
10 Fusion Proglide Shaving Cream $.97 each
2 Travel Band Aid packs $.97 each
21 Nabisco To-go-packs $1.00 each (some didn't make it to picture thanks to my grand kids)
1 Sunkist 20oz  $1.49 ( no coupons I was just thirsty)

Coupons used
(10) $1/1 Fusion Proglide (1/1/12 PG)
(2) 1/1 Band Aid
(7) $2/3 Nabisco (1/8/12 SS) some regions got $3/3

Before Coupons = $ 32.32
After Coupons = $7.75

Walmart (Above)
20 Bic Crystal Pens 10ct
5 Oral B Floss Essentials

Coupons Used
(20) $1/1 Bic Product (1/8/12 SS)
(5) $1/1 Oral B Floss (1/1/12 PG)

Before Coupons = $25.95
After Coupons = $.95

Dr's 1st Contest!

I am so proud to host MiamiCouponDr's 1st contest! We have reached 50 Facebook "Likes" in only 1 day and I want to celebrate by giving away something!

So here are the rules:
1.Follow the Facebook guidelines (like and share the FB status).
2. Follow this blog (right side of page)
3. Like us on Facebook (if you don't already)!
4. Take a very close look at the picture below and guess what amount I spent out of pocket for everything. (this was a weekend shopping trip to Walmart)
5. Add the following sentence as a comment under this post, "I have liked and shared the post, liked and followed MiamiCouponDr and my guess is ____." (Be sure to include your guess and not just a blank line) lol
6. Go to MiamiCouponDr Facebook page and write this sentence, "I have liked and shared the post, liked and followed MiamiCouponDr and my guess is ____." (Be sure to include your guess and not just a blank line) lol.

Two winners will be chosen to receive over $50 in valuable coupons and prizes. The winners will be chosen as follows:
1. The first person to complete all requirements and come close to but not over the amount (amount needs to include tax, FL tax rate is 7%)
2. A randomly chosen contestant who comes close to but not over the amount (amount needs to include tax, FL tax rate is 7%).

Review what you know was on sale and what coupons were available to help take your guess. Good luck to everybody!

Included in the picture:
6 KY Jelly
3 Johnson & Johnson Gauze Pads
1 Fantastik Spray
3 Kotex U Liners

Entries will be accepted until 10pm and the winner will be announced soon after! All prizes will be sent out immediately. I will post the receipt when I announce the winner.

RaceTrac 2012 Coupon Calendar only $5 worth over $42!

If you live near a RaceTrac gas station (serving Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas) don't miss out on this great 2012 Coupon Calendar! For only $5 you get a calendar with over $42 worth of coupons. Each month there is a different coupon that can be used at any RaceTrac location. Pick up yours at any Racetrac gas station, just ask the clerk for the 2012 calendar!

Bonus: The theme of the calendar is a comic book, your kids will love the bright pictures and funny characters while you enjoy the coupons!

Coupons Included:
January: $5 to spend on anything in the store (excludes Tobacco, Alcoholic Beverages, Lottery & Gasoline) valid 1/1-1/31
 I used my  on the 4 drinks and only spent $1.41 OOP (we were thirsty from all the Saturday shopping)
February: $5 to spend on anything in the store (excludes Tobacco, Alcoholic Beverages, Lottery & Gasoline) valid 2/1- 2/29

March: (2) 2 Free Roller Grill Items (there are two separate coupons that can be used on two different visits or all at once) no price cap is listed . valid 3/1-3/31

April: Get a FREE Breakfast on us! 1 Free 20oz Coffee and 1 free Sausage Biscuit valid 4/1-4/30

May: FREE 5-hour Energy Shot valid 5/1-5/31

June: $5 to spend on anything in the store (excludes Tobacco, Alcoholic Beverages, Lottery & Gasoline) valid 6/1-6/30

July: FREE Fresh sandwich (up to $3.49) valid 7/1-7/31

August: Get a FREE Lunch on us! 1 Free bag of chips (up to $1.09), a free 32oz. fountain drink, and a free Nathan's Hot Dog! (Total value up to $8) valid 8/1-8/31

September: (2) FREE 32oz Frozen Drink (there are two separate coupons that can be used on two different visits or all at once) valid 9/1-9/30

October: Dessert & a Drink-Free 32oz. fountain drink and one free warm cookie valid 10/1-10/31

November: FREE 16oz energy drink (Nos & Full Throttle pictured but not specified) valid 11/1-11/30

December: $5 to spend on anything in the store (excludes Tobacco, Alcoholic Beverages, Lottery & Gasoline) valid 12/1-12/31

The coupons do not require any additional purchases for any of the free items, which is great!

Coupons! Coupons! Coupons!

When you're out doing your shopping don't forget to look around the store for free coupons.
While in Walgreens check out the pharmacy and look for two great magazines
Diabetes & You and Heart Health & You. Both magazines has some great meal planning guides, recipes and great manufacture and store coupons, and yes they are FREE!

D&Y Holiday 2011/Winter 2012 Coupons:
$1/1 Colgate Total Toothpaste (4oz and up)    exp. 2/28/12 (M)
$5/1 NicoDerm CQ 14ct   exp. 3/31/12 (M)
$4/1 Konsyl 450g Original Formula    exp. 6/30/12 (M)
$2/1 any Walgreens by ACE Brand Product   exp. 3/31/12 (S)
$2/1 any OraMoist   exp. 3/31/12 (S)
$1/1 any Finest Naturl Chromium Picolinate   exp. 6/30/12 (S)
$2/1 any pack Energizer Hearing Aid batteries (sizes 10,13,312, or 675)   exp. 3/31/12 (M)

HH&Y Spring 2012 Coupons (This edition has a full issue of D&Y Spring included):
$.50/1 Simply Lemonade, Simply Orange, or Simply Apple, any size or variety   exp. 4/30/12 (M)
$2/1 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush   exp. 5/30/12 (M)
$4/1 Konsyl 450g Original Formula    exp. 9/30/12 (M)
$2/1 any OraMoist    exp. 6/30/12 (S)
$2/1 any pack Energizer EZ Turn & Lock Hearing Aid batteries   exp. 6/30/12 (M)

Money Maker Aleve @ Walgreens,, Hurry!

Today is the last day of the sale so hurry if you want this deal!

Buy
4 Aleve Pain Relief 40-50ct-psa.. $3.79 (get $5 RR wyb $15)
Total: $15.16
Use (2) $5/2 Aleve, excludes Aleve-D, 40ct plus (RP 12/4/11)
and Use (4) $1/1 any Aleve Product 24ct or more (Walgreens coupon found in Pain & Sleep booklet)
Pay $1.16 & Get $5 RR
Final Price: FREE plus $3.84 moneymaker

Walgreens Pain & Sleep booklet found in the front of the store or check your cosmetics counter or pharmacy.

Awesome L'Oreal Coupons!

Head over to L'Oreal and complete the "Can I help You Profile" and score a great coupon for
$1 off ANY L'Oreal product. This would be great to pair with all the clearance items at CVS that are 50%-75% off now!

There's also some other great coupons to score

$1/1 any L'Oreal Colour Rich Balm or any Paris Lip Product
$2/1 any L'Oreal Revitalift Product
$2/1 any L'Oreal Visible Lift Foundation or any Face Product
$2/1 any L'Oreal Magic Smooth Souffle or any Studio Secrets Face Product

Time to Tell Tuesday! Awesome deals at CVS!!!

I'm extremely pleased with my last minute trip to CVS tonight. I usually do my CVS shopping on Saturday, but I realized I had two great coupons that were going to expire today and I couldn't let that happen. So here is how I did.

Transaction #1

1 L'Oreal 360 cleanser $4.99

3 L'Oreal  Revitalizing cleansing cloths $4.99 each
2 L'Oreal Revitalizing cleansers $4.99 each

Total Before Coupons $32.04 including tax

Coupons used

(6) $2/1 L'Oreal Skin Care product (1/1/12 RP)

Total paid $2.39

Received $10 ECB (L'oreal deal) & $1 ECB (greentag reward) 

This transaction was a $7.61 money maker! 

Transaction #2

4 Charmin Basic Toilet Tissue 12ct $5.49 each

2 Always Pads 2/$6.00

3 Hershey Candy $2.19 each on sale Buy2get1free

Total Before Coupons $41.01

Coupons used

$5/$25 CVS coupon emailed to me from CVS (yay!)

(2) $1/1 Always Pads (1/1/12 PG)

(4) $.25/1 Charmin (1/1/12 PG)

$4.38 CVS gift card from last week

$10 ECB from Transaction #1

$1 ECB from Transaction #1

Total Paid $14.56

Received $10 CVS Cash Card

Total After Rewards = $4.56  $.77

That's just $.51 each $.09!!!! :) Sorry I cut the recipt before the credit card payment.

I just realized I was overcharged for one of the Always. I paid $3.79 more that I should have. This is what happens when you talk at the register, lol. This is great for me, CVS owes me $3.79 which means my total for this transaction will be $.77!

Transaction #3 (don't know what happened to the pic)

2 Dawn Hand Renewal Dish Liquid $.99 each

1 box Pampers Cruisers 80ct $18.99

3 Hershey Candy $2.19 each on sale Buy2get1free

2 CVS brand Chocolate Chip Cookies $3.39 each

Total Before Coupons $28.42

Coupons used

(2) $.50/1 Dawn (1/1/12 PG)

$1/1 Pampers Cruisers (1/1/12 PG)

$3/10 any diapers purchase (CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine)

$11.16 CVS gift card from last week

$10 CVS Cash Card from Transaction #2

Total Paid $7.26

Received $10 CVS cash card

This transaction was a $2.74 money maker!!!

Final Results

Total Retail $101.47

Total Paid after rewards $.77 (remember #1 & #3 were money makers!)

Total Left over $10 CVS Cash Card

This was an awesome last minute trip!!!!!