I'll never go without coupons again!

I am so pumped about today's couponing trip that I just had to share it!!

On our way back in to town this afternoon, we stopped by my Kroger to get some Sunday papers. In the checkout line, I notice that the Mentos gum, UP2U is 10@$10 through 2/4/12. Although I had my coupons in the car (because I worked on them on the long ride to & from Augusta), I decided to head home to plan a shopping trip. Jerald & Micah were both thankful to not only get out of the car, but to duck out of a shopping trip as well!



Here's my list:
(8) UP2U Gum = 10@$10 (unadvertised thru 2/4/12)
     - $1/1 UP2U Gum Packs 1/1/12 SS (exp 3/1/12)
     = FREE!(7) Kleenex Cool Touch = 99¢ (Mega Sale)
     - 50¢*/1 Kleenex Cool Touch 1/1/12 SS (exp 1/29/12)
     = FREE!
(10) Birds Eye Chef's Favorites = $1.69 (Mega Sale)
     - 50¢*/1 Birds Eye Chef's Favorites 1/8/12 SS (exp 2/26/12)
     = 69¢ each
(6) Sunny D 64oz = 99¢ (Mega Sale)
     - 55¢/2 Sunny Delight Products 1/8/12 SS (exp 3/31/12)
     = 2@ $1.43 or 72¢ each
(2) Gerber Graduates Snacks = $1.79 (Weekly Sale)
     - $1.50/2 Gerber Snacks (Catalina) = 2@ $2.08 or $1.04 each
(12) Met RX Bars = 3@$5 (Weekly Sale)
     - $1/1 (One for Protein Plus and one for Big 100, both from the FREE MetRX magazine, SUBSCRIBE HERE)
     - $1/2 Met RX Bars 1/8/12 RP (exp 2/29/12)
     = 2@ 66¢ each and 10@ $1.17 each

Current Mega Sale = Buy any 10+ participating items, get 50¢ off each item
* = This coupon will double



Additionally, I found some notable prices for some other items (and I picked up a couple of these too!)

Quaker Chewy Dipps Granola Bars = $1.89 (Mega Sale)
     - $1/2 Quaker Chewy Granola or SmashBar Bars 01/08/2012 RP Insert (exp 02/18/2012)
     = $1.39 per box
     PLUS there is a cutout coupon on the BACK of the box for 50¢/1 Quaker Chewy with Cocoa bars
     THOSE are also $1.89 - 50¢*/1
     = 89¢ each
     That's like getting each box for $1.14, over 52% off the original price!


Starkist Chunk Light Tuna Packets = 4@$5
     - 50¢*/1 Starkist Tuna Pouch 1/1/12 RP (exp 2/12/12)
     = 25¢ each (I missed out on the FREE ones at Publix a week-ish ago)
Krusteaz One Step Muffin Mix = $1.79 (Mega Sale)
     - 50¢*/1 Krusteaz One Step Muffin Mix 12/4/11 SS (exp 2/29/12)
     = 79¢ each
Febreze Set & Refresh THAI DRAGON FRUIT SCENT = $2.69 (closeout, regular $2.99)
     - $1/1 Febreze Set & Refresh Kroger eCoupon (exp 1/28/12)
     = $1.69 each
Pledge Fabric Sweeper = $2.49 (closeout, regular $4.99)
     - $1/2 Pledge Furniture Care 1/15/12 SS (exp 2/25/12)
     = $1.99 each

Swiffer Sweeper Vac = $19.99 (closeout, regular $39.99)
     - $5/1 Swiffer Sweepervac Starter Kit
     = $14.99  a whopping 62% off the original price!






Johnson's Natural Kids Baby Shampoo or 2-in-1 Hand & Face Foaming Wash = $2.49 (closeout, regular $4.99)
     - $1/1 Johnson's Baby product excludes sizes 1-4 oz. 1/8/12 SS (exp 2/19/12)
     = $1.49 each








So... DRUMROLL PLEASE!!

Subtotal = $108.65
Manufacturer Coupon Savings = $31.48
Bonus Savings (what Kroger doubled) = $13.48
Store Coupon & Kroger Plus Savings = $30.18
Total Savings = $75.31
Subtotal After Savings = $33.34 (79%)
Tax = $2.19 (you have to pay tax on the free items)
Total Spent Out Of Pocket = $35.53


It goes without saying I am über excited about this savings, plus all the stuff I just got for FREE!

As God is my witness, I'll never go without coupons again!
And yes, I just did that. I told you I was a dork :P