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My Price Cutter Shopping Trip This Week (LFTB Free)

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So, I ran by Price Cutter in Joplin today to take advantage of their One-Day Sale and picked up few things. While I was there, I spoke to the Fresh Meat Department and they assured me that their Ground Beef was indeed LFTB Free (also known as “Pink Slime”). They said they ground their own beef in the store and it does not contain the product. Anyway, that was good to know. Oh, and random act of kindness alert! A lady who was in line in front of me tried to give me her $1.00 catalina she had just gotten for her purchase, but the cashier was too quick and had already rung up my transaction, so I told her to keep it for herself for her next shopping trip. Wasn’t that awesome though?! That was such a sweet thing to do, so thanks! 🙂  Onto my deals:

  • Ground Beef (2 family packs) – $1.99 lb., $8.74 & $8.48 lb., The ad said $2.19 lb., but they were running a manager’s special for $1.99 lb, even better!
  • 2 Williams Taco Seasonings – $0.59 ea., FREE with purchase of Ground Beef family packs
  • Hiland Cottage Cheese (24 oz.) – $2.29, Used $0.50/1 Hiland Cottage Cheese, any 24 oz 3/18 SS insert (doubled)
  • 2 Ortega Guacamole Seasonings – $0.69 ea. Use $0.50/2 Ortega Products, any 4/15 SS insert (doubled)
  • 2 Heads Lettuce – $0.69 ea.
  • 5 Roma Tomatoes – $0.59 lb., $0.61
  • 4 Ranch Beans – $0.59 ea.
  • Final Cost $24.36

My Target Shopping Trip This Week

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I was running some errands earlier this week and was close to Target, so I dashed in for a quick stop. Since we just have the one Target in our area, our store seems to run out of stock on items in general pretty quickly, so I didn’t find everything I was looking for but I was still able to pick up a few nice deals. 🙂

  • 3 G.E. Reveal CFL Bulbs – On Sale $6.00 ea., Used 3 $1.00/1 coupons . and 3 $2.00/1 Target store coupons (I’ve been eye these bulbs for a long time, but just wasn’t willing to spend the money for them, so I was really happy to snag this deal)
  • 4 Glade Air Freshener Sprays – $0.99 ea., Used 4 $1.00/1 Target store coupons
  • Quilted Northern Bath Tissue (12 double rolls) – $6.49, Used $1.00/1 ip (no longer available) & $1.00/1 Target store coupons
  • 2 Method Dish Soap – $2.69 ea., Used 2 $1.00/1 & 2 $1.00/1 Target store coupons, both no longer available
  • Dozen Egg – $1.99, Used FREE coupon from Fresh Made home mailer
  • 2 Revlon Nail Clippers, $1.97 & 1 Revlon Emory Boards – $1.27, Used 3 $2.00/1 Revlon Tools Target store coupon (no longer available), the coupons each auto-adjusted down
  • Final Cost $16.03

Harps Grand Opening in Joplin, My Deals and Experience

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So, as some of you may know, a  new grocery store Harps opened up this week in the Joplin area (25685 Fir Road, Joplin, MO, The Village at Airport Drive). We’ve always needed more grocery stores in this area, but since the tornado with the loss of so many businesses, we’ve needed more options now more than ever.  Needless to say, Harp’s Grand Opening created a lot of excitement in the area. I drove up to the store about an hour and a half after they had opened and the parking lot was completely full. And not just full, but cars were parked in the grass and anywhere else they could possibly park!

When I walked in the store, I immediately noticed how bright and open it appeared. I really liked the lay out of the store, everything was pretty easy to find and the store had a very welcoming feel to it. And when I couldn’t find something, there was plenty of staff around to help me find it. There’s nothing more frustrating than wandering around aimlessly looking for one item and then not being able to track down someone to ask for help finding it.

I also liked that they had sale items clearly tagged with a bright pink color, so it made the sales items easier to spot.

Anyway, I didn’t really go to the Grand Opening to shop much, but I did pick up a few things while I was there (naturally!). And I didn’t even have to wait in line to checkout, it was fast and painless which is always a plus.  Here’s what I picked up:

  • Tyson Whole Chicken – $0.69 lb., They were already sold out of these, but they had a man standing in the meat section handing out Rain Checks to anyone that wanted one which made it easy.
  • 5 Dt Mtn Dew (2 liter) – $0.88 ea., I don’t indulge my diet mtn. dew habit very often, but boy, is it fun while it lasts. 😉
  • Vidalia Onions (approx. 5 1/b lbs.) – $0.59 lb., $3.37 total, Used $0.50/1 coupon (doubled), I’m making a French Onion Soup today in my crock pot, yum! 🙂
  • 6 Van Camp’s Pork n Beans – $0.39 ea.
  • Mezzetta Pepperoncini Peppers (16 oz.) – $1.00
  • Hiland Sour Cream & French Onion Dip (16 oz.) – $0.98 ea., Used $0.50/2 Hiland Sour Cream or Dip, any 16-oz 1/22 SS insert (doubled)
  • Pads – $2.75
  • Final Cost $14.30

Headed to Harps? Don’t forget to check out my Weekly Deals Post with coupon matchups, the latest ad is good through 4/24.

Note: This is NOT a sponsored post, I was not paid in any way to write this. I do not work for Harps, nor do I know anybody that works at Harps. I wrote this post simply because I was excited to have a new grocery store in the Joplin area and wanted to share my experience with others! 

My Aldi Shopping Trip this week (Stocked up on produce!)

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Wow, Aldi had some really fantastic deals on Aldi this week, so I took the opportunity to stock up!

  • 2 Cauliflower $0.79 ea.
  • 2 packs of Red/Yellow Bell Peppers (3 ct. ea.) – $0.99 per 3-pack
  • 3 Baby Bella Mushrooms (8 oz.) – $0.79 ea.
  • Vine Tomatoes – $0.99
  • Zucchini (3 ct.) – $0.99
  • Skim Milk (gallon) – $2.69
  • Large Eggs (dozen) – $1.32
  • Pork Rinds – $0.89 ea.
  • Chicken Thighs – $5.57 (about 5 lbs.)
  • Final Cost $21.07

My Walgreens Shopping Trip 4/18 (No Nasal Ease in sight, but Nice deal on Bath Tissue)

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So, I stopped in earlier in the week looking for one Nasal Ease (I had one $5.00 coupon that would have made it a $5.00 moneymaker after the Register Reward, but alas, I did not find a single one). I stopped in at two of my Walgreens stores again this week after their trucks came in, but still no luck. While it can be a bummer not to find what you’re looking for, just keep in mind with couponing and shopping in general, there will always be another deal. For me, it was no biggie to stop in at my stores,  I was already out doing errands both times anyway, so it’s not like I was out any extra time or money hunting for one deal. With gas prices being what they are nowadays, I generally plan my trips in advance and keep my outings to a minimum. I have a list in hand of the places I need to go and the order in which I’ll be going. It keeps me a little more sane that way. 😉 Anyway, I did 2 transactions on my latest trip to Walgreens:

Transaction #1:

  • Similasan Nasal Allergy Relief – $6.00, Used $1.50/1 Similasan Product, any 4/1 SS insert, Got back $6.00 RR (I can’t wait to try this one, my allergies have been driving me crazy lately!) 
  • Hunt’s Tomato Sauce (8 oz.), $0.33, Used Walgreens in-ad store coupon
  • Used $4.00 RR from previous trip
  • Final Cost $0.88 and got back $6.00 RR

Transaction #2:

  • 2 Nice! Ultra Premium Bath Tissue (12 Double Rolls ea.) – $5.00 ea., Got $2.00 RR (Note: I like this bath tissue a LOT better than the other brand they carry “Real Soft & Strong,” I didn’t care for that one at all, in fact, I hated it. And don’t even get me started on “Tuf” Paper Towels, blech!)
  • Natural Dentist Mouthwash (16.9 oz.) – $6.99, Used $2.00/1 HERE (zipcode 77477) and submitted rebate
  • Used $6.00 RR from transaction above
  • Final Cost $9.68, Got back $2.00 RR and I’ll get $6.99 back for the Rebate

My Price Cutter Shopping Trips ($14.21 for Everything, Markdown Meats and Kraft Deal)

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I took a couple of quick trips to Price Cutter this week and was pleasantly surprised by both trips. I found everything I was looking for each time, didn’t have any issues with coupons and the prices actually came up correctly both times at the register. 😉  (I don’t know about the Price Cutter in your area, but mine are both notorious for having the wrong prices ringing up at the register). Anyway, here’s what I snagged:

Trip #1:

  • 4 Diet 7Ups (2 liter) – $1.00 ea. Used 2 $1.00/2 coupons
  • 2 Hiland Cottage Cheese (24 oz.) – $1.69 ea., Used 2 $0.50/1 Hiland Cottage Cheese, any 24 oz 3/18 SS insert (doubled)
  • 2 Cranberry Naturals Juice (64 oz.) – $2.29 ea., Used BOGO coupon (no longer available)
  • Best Choice Worcestershire (15 oz.) – $1.00
  • Final Cost $6.98

Trip #2:

  • 2 Diet 7Up (2 liter) – $1.00 ea. Used $1.00/2 coupons
  • 2 Hiland Cottage Cheese (24 oz.) – $1.69 ea., Used 2 $0.50/1 Hiland Cottage Cheese, any 24 oz 3/18 SS insert (doubled)
  • 2 Mio Energy $3.49 ea., Got $1.00 off each one after the Kraft Deal, Used 2 $1.00/1 Mio Energy ip coupons (no longer available), Got back a $1.00 catalina for buying 2
  • 2 Kraft Fresh Take $2.99 ea., Got $1.00 off each one after the Kraft Deal, Used 2 FREE coupons, took off the full value $2.99
  • Philadelphia Cooking Creme $2.99, Got $1.00 off after the Kraft Deal, Used $1.50/1 coupon from Kraft First Taste
  • Turkey Thighs, a Manager Markdown Special of $0.49 a pound, wow! Markdowns like this one is one of my favorite things about Price Cutter. I bought 3 packages for a total of $4.00
  • Final Cost $8.23 and I got back $1.00 catalina to use on my next shopping trip!

My Walgreens Deals with Extra 15% Off (Cheap Soda, Bath Tissue and more)

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So, I got a chance to run to Walgreens & use the one-day Friends & Family 15-20% Off coupon and I was happy to find a lot of what I was looking for. I split my store trip into two transactions:

Transaction #1

  • 6 Diet Coca-Cola/Zero (12 oz. cans/12 pk.) – 3/$12.00 ($3.40 after FF discount), Got back $10 RR
  • 2 Diet Coke Mini 8 oz. cans 8 pk. – $3.99, FREE (free wyb 3 12 pks., so got 2!)
  • Used 15% FF coupon
  • Used $13.00 in previous RRs
  • Final Cost $7.76 and got back $10 RR

Transaction #2

  • Wonderful Pistachios (16 oz.) – $4.99 (4.24 after FF discount), Used $1.00/1 coupon HERE
  • Nice! Bath Tissue 12 Double Rolls – $5.99 ($4.79 after FF), Used $1.00/1 Walgreens store coupon from the March Monthly Coupon Booklet (adjusted to the discount & took off $0.80 instead)
  • Glade Expression – $3.49 ($2.97 after FF), Used $2.00 ip (no longer available), got back $1.50 RR
  • 3 W Paper Plates (72 ct.) – $0.99 ($0.79 after FF), Used Walgreens in-ad store coupon
  • Used 15-20% FF coupon
  • Used $10 in previous RR from above transaction
  • Final Cost $0.60 and got back $1.50 RR

My Shopping Trip Today with Coupons (Target, Walgreens, Save A Lot and Price Cutter)

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My Shopping Trip Today with Coupons

So I ventured out earlier today (2/25) to pick up a few items. I also went to Aldi earlier this week (and totally forgot to take a picture, but I did manage to save the receipt this time, 😉 so I noted below what I picked up there too). Anyway, onto my deals for the week:

Target

  • 4 Up&Up Paper Towels (single roll) – $0.99 ea., Used 4 $1.00/1 Target store coupon Finally in stock!
  • 2 Mentos Up2U Gum – $1.29 ea., Used 2 $0.55/1 Mentos Up2U Gum, any 1/1 SS insert & 2 $1.00/1 Target store coupon (got the full $1.00 off on each one of these)
  • 2 Market Pantry Mac & Cheese – $0.79 ea., Used 2 $1.00/1 Target store coupons (auto-adjusted down) (no longer available)
  • 2 Up&Up Heavy Duty Sponge 2-pack – $0.99 ea., Used New $1.00/1 Up&Up Cleaning Care item Target store coupons (auto-adjusted down) (Note: This one was a beeper)
  • Up&Up Facial Tissue 4 pk./184 Sheets ea. $4.54, Used $1.00 off any Up&Up item $3.00 or more Target store coupon> (no longer available)
  • Up&Up Floss – $0.87 ea., Used New $1.00/1 Up&Up Oral Care item Target store coupon (auto-adjusted down)
  • Final Cost $3.29

Walgreens

  • 4 Got2B Hair products – BOGO @ $5.99 ea., Used 4 $3.00/1 got2b Product, Full Size, Any 2/12 RP insert
  • 2 Planters Peanuts (16 oz.) – 2/$3.00, Used $1.50/2 Planters Peanuts, Any 4-21.25 oz 1/29 SS insert & $1.00/2
  • 4 Emerald Mixed Nuts (11 oz.) – On Clearance $3.39 ea. (reg. $7.49), Used 2 $1.50/2 Emerald Nuts Products 1/29 RP insert
  • 3 W Paper Plates (72 ct.) – $0.99 ea.
  • 2 Tylenol Precise – $5.00 ea., Used 2 $5.00/1 Tylenol Precise Product, any 2/19 RP insert (expires 2/26!)
  • Used $2.00 in previous RRs
  • Final Cost $14.98

Price Cutter

  • Hiland Sour Cream & Dip (16 oz.) – $1.19 ea., Used $0.50/2 Hiland Sour Cream or Dip, any 16 oz. 1/22 SS insert (doubled)
  • Hiland Orange Juice (half Gallon) – $1.79, Used $0.30/1 coupon HERE (doubled)
  • Hiland Cottage Cheese (24 oz.) – $1.99 (rang up $2.79, fixed at register), Used $0.40/1 HERE (doubled)
  • 2 packs of Country Style Pork Ribs, $1.69 lb. ($5.37 & $4.12)
  • Mrs. Paul Fish Fillets (22.6 oz.) – $2.99 ea., Used 2 $1.00/1 Mrs. Paul, any seafood coupons
  • 2 Best Choice Pasta Sauce (26.5 oz.) – $0.59 ea.
  • Diet 7Up 2 liter – $1.00
  • Final Cost $20.36

Save A Lot

  • 9 Butterball Bacon (6 oz.) – $1.00, Used 9 $0.55/1 Butterball Turkey Bacon, Turkey Breakfast Sausage, Turkey Dinner Sausage, Regular or Deep Fried Lunchmeat, Turkey Burgers, Turkey Franks or Chicken Strips 1/15 SS insert (expire tomorrow!)
  • Gallon 2% Milk – $3.49, Used Free Gallon Milk, any brand wyb three breakfast items on Facebook
  • Diet Soda (2 liter) – $0.85
  • 2 Bags Chips – $1.29 ea.
  • Final Cost $7.84

Aldi(not pictured)

  • 2 Fresh Mushrooms (8 oz.) – $0.79 ea.
  • 2 Shredded Cheese (16 oz.) – $2.99 ea.
  • 2 bags of 3 lb. Onions – $0.79 ea.
  • Roma Tomatoes (20 oz.) – $0.79
  • Multi-Colored Peppers (3 ct.) – $1.29
  • Saltines (16 oz.) – $0.89
  • 4 Beef & Bean Burritos – $0.29 ea.
  • Large Eggs (dozen) – $1.08
  • Dip (16 oz.) – $1.09
  • Hash Brown Frozen Patties (20 ct.) – $2.99
  • Bag Chips – $1.49
  • Final Cost $20.88