my shopping brag bag [4]

here's a look at my april bargain shopping....

~~~TARGET~~~

*4 pamper's soft care wipes 72 ct = $1.22 each [after $0.75/1 mic]

*2 reynolds wrap 50 sq ft (100 recycled aluminum foil) = $1.49 each [after $1.50/1 mic]

*2 reynolds wrap 85 sq ft (heavy duty aluminum foil) = $1.99 [after $1.50/1 mic]

*4 glade air freshener = free [after $2/2 mic]

*5 glade air freshener = free [after $1/1 tpc]

*2 greenworks non-chlorine bleach = $0.79 each [after $1/1 mic & $2/1 tpc]

*4 greenworks all-purpose cleaner = $0.99 each [after $2/2 tpc & $1/1 mic]

*1 greenworks dish soap = free [with purchase of 3 greenworks product]

> mic - manufacturer's internet coupon (coupons.com/facebook)

> tpc - target printable coupon 

*merona women's tunic - $0.74 [after $3/1 tpc/orig $24.99]

*toothbrush stand - $2.98 [orig $5.99]

*2 window panels - $2.54 each [orig $9.99]

~~~KOHL'S~~~

another gift card in the mail. yahoo!

i bought this 6 pack kitchen towel set for only $0.99 after using the $10 kohl's gift card.

~~~MACY'S~~~

*nine west handbag - $14.15 [orig $69]

*2 pairs girl's tights - $1.97 [orig $9.98]

*girl's sweater vest - $2.48 [orig $24.99]

finally, my best buy is my kitchenaid artisan 5-qt mixer. i actually bought this last march but i wanted to wait until i get all my rebate checks in the mail.

so here is the rundown:

original price                   $349.99

sale price                          $199.99

less amazon gc                $10          [my bing rewards]

less rebate check 1          $30          [from kitchenaid]

less rebate check 2         $10           [from travel magazine]

final price                        $149

not to shabby...right?

 

checkout my brags from previous months

|january| |february| |march|

my shopping brag bag [3]

days go by so fast when the weather gets warm. march felt like spring & summer this year. and as a result, winter clearance items came early as well.

these were my clearance finds:

@ Target

*girl's ankle boots - $6.88 [70% off]

*women's sweater tights - $0.60 each [after $3/1 tpc] (orig price $12)

@ Kohl's

got this gift card in the mail

*girl's sundress - $2.99 [after $10 gift card] (orig price $26)

i also received a $10 *printable coupon in my email

*girl's leggings, denim pants & cargo pants - $1.00 [after $10 pc*] (orig price $55)

@ Macy's

*junior girl's faux fur sleeveless vest - $2.98 (orig price $34.99)

*junior girl's knit sweater - $7.99 [orig price $29.99]

*junior girl's knit tights - $3.99 [orig price $19.50]

*2 women's tights - $4.99 each [orig price $20]

*women's ankle boots - $12.15 [orig price $49]

*girl's sweater - $2.98 [orig price $19.99]

*girl's ear muffs - $2.99 [orig price $14.98]

*girl's winter hat - $3.48 [orig price $16.98]

and my grocery savings:

@ Walmart

*3 huggies slip on diapers - $7.97 each [after $1.50/1 mic]

*4 glade air freshener - free [after $2/2 mic]

*1 pampers soft care wipes 72 ct - $1.22 [after $0.75/1 mic]

*1 reynolds wrap 85 sq ft (heavy duty aluminum foil) = $1.98 [after $1.50/1 mic]

@ Target

*3 huggies pull-ups = $7.49 [after $2/1 tpc]

*1 huggies pull-ups (night time) = $7.49 [after $2/1 target catalina]

*3 pamper's soft care wipes 72 ct = $1.22 each [after $0.75/1 mic]

*4 up & up facial tissue 100 ct = $0.49 each [after $.50/1 tpc]

*2 reynolds wrap 50 sq ft (100 recycled aluminum foil) = $1.49 each [after $1.50/1 mic]

> mic - manufacturer's internet coupon (coupons.com)

> tpc - target printable coupon

checkout my brags from previous months

|january| |february|

my shopping brag bag [2]

february was slow. i didn't find a lot of bargains this month. it's either i have the coupons but the item was out of stock or the coupons expired when a deal comes up. oh well, i just move on & keep "hunting" for sales.

from target:

huggies pull-ups - $5.49 {after $2/1 mc* & $2/1 tpc**}

2 up & up single roll paper towel - free {after $1/1 tpc}

*mc - manufacturer's coupon

**tpc - target printable coupon

girl's winter boots - paid $2.74 {orig $17.99}

from macy's:

girl's hello kitty dress - paid $6.98 {orig $62}

junior's knitted top - paid $4.78 {orig $29.99}

junior's knitted top - paid $2.38 {orig $27.99}

junior's cardigan - paid $4.78 {orig $29.99}

checkout my brags from previous months

|january|

my shopping brag bag [1]

each month, i will share a post to highlight some of my shopping trips. this is essentially to show everybody how i help our family save money.

an easy money-saving tip is clipping coupons. i started doing this last year. i print them from target.com, coupons.com, smartsource.com or redplum.com. also, most companies offer coupons in their websites or facebook pages. these coupons can either be printed or requested by mail. the sunday paper has a lot of coupon inserts as well. however, our region has very limited coupons so i don't bother buying it anymore.

in addition to coupons, i find good deals by reading blogs like thrifty & thriving, money saving mom, a thrifty mom, & couponing to disney. these are just some of my favorite blogs that have helped me immensely in my quest to be a frugal shopper.

so here's my brag bag at walmart:

3 packs huggies pull-ups - $7.47 each {after $2/1 mic*}

4 packs wet ones wipes - $0.23 each {after $0.75/1 mic}

2 bath sponges - $0.99 each {after $1/1 mic}

2 10-boxes minute maid juice - $1.98 each {after $1/1 mic}

1 huggies pull-ups wipes - $0.64 {after $1/1 mc**}

*mic - manufacturer's internet coupon

**mc - manufacturer's coupon

and for target:

2 3-pack up & up wipes - $3.99 each {after $1/1 tpc***}

2 6-roll up & up bath tissue - $2.79 each {after $1/1 tpc}

1 up & up disinfectant spray - $1.49 {after $1/1 tpc}

1 up & up bathroom cleaner - $0.97 {after $1/1 tpc}

2 kashi cereal - $1.75 each {after $1/1 mic}

4 reach floss - free {after $1/1 mic}

***tpc - target printable coupon

another way i save money is shopping for items on clearance. my rule of thumb has been - if it's 70% or more, then its definitely worth checking out.

these were my finds at target:

kid's snow bib - paid $4.48 {orig $14.99}

girl's slippers - paid $2.98 {orig $9.99}

girl's suede boots - paid $5.98 {orig $19.99}

and these were from macys:

junior's cardigan - paid $7.48 {orig $29.99}

2 girl's hoodie - paid $2.48 each {orig $17.99}

an eye for bargain (15)

i did not shop much during the holidays. the large store crowds & cold temperatures gave me a reason to take a break from bargain hunting. so this is an accumulation of my shopping trips for the whole month of december.

Macy's

~ 3 girl's long sleeve tees $2.48 each

~ 3 piece girl outfit $7.49

 ~ 2 piece girl outfit $9.99

 ~ 2 piece girl outfit $2.48

 ~ 2 piece girl outfit $4.71

Sears

~ stability ball free [got an email coupon after registration at fitstudio.com]

Target

~ nyc lipstick $0.72 [after $1/1 tpc]
~ maybelline lip balm $0.99 [after $2/1 tpc]
~ 2 reynolds aluminum foil 80 sq ft $1.74 each [after $1.25/1 mic]
~ 1 reynolds aluminum foil 50 sq ft $1.50 [clearance]
~ 2 5-pack ziploc containers $1.50 each [clearance]

Victoria's Secret

~ mascara & eyeshadow $2 [after $10 vs printable coupon-thanks to my friend yum]

and my best deal for the month...

scotch thermal laminator - $1.99 [after $15 amazon gift card] i got the gc from my bing rewards.

well, it has been a fun year finding cheap & free deals. i definitely learned a lot in the process. coupons & i are bffs. until my next shopping adventure....

note:

tpc - target printable coupon

mic - manufacturer's internet coupon

an eye for bargain (14) black friday edition

yes, it is black friday! everybody was out & about looking for the doorbuster deals. personally, i don't have to wait for this day every year to score great sales. shopping smartly all through out the year is a much better strategy for me.

so even before this day started, i did my bargain hunting last week.

MACY'S

*girl's dress - $4.48

*girl's top - $1.48

*girl's rompers - $1.48

*girl's top & shorts set - $2.48

*junior knit top - $2.99

*junior cover all - $4.48

[i used my macy's coupon $10 off $25 purchase. so the prices listed above is my final out of pocket before taxes.]

and i found more cheap clearance items...

*2 junior long sleeves top - $2.39 each

*1 junior short sleeves top - $2.39

*tyler rodan handbag - $6.70

TARGET

*girl's twill pants - $1.50

*boy's pants $1.25

*2 women's xhilliration sleepwear - free with $0.52 overage [after $3 tpc]

*2 up & up facial tissue 100 ct - free [paid with overage & $0.50 tpc]

KOHL'S

it has been awhile since i got a coupon from kohl's. but i always make sure it's not wasted. and what do you think i got? something for the little girl, of course! {such a cute outfit...i knew i had to get it for her.}

*girl's tutu dress - $4.40 [after $10 kohl's coupon]

this is my third year shopping during black friday. and my first to shop alone. {hubby & little girl were both sound asleep.}

it has been our practice to go after all the stores open. we never wait in line like a lot of people do. once i'm inside, i find the item right away. i scope out the check out lanes for the shortest line. i've been lucky enough to get out of the stores in half an hour or less.

these were the only things i got today:

bestbuy - toshiba 19" flat screen tv $129.99

target - disney princess sit n play table $9.99

walmart - brother sewing machine $49.97/sandisk 4gb flashdrive $5/sandisk 4gb micro sd card $5

some of the stuff that i had in my shopping list were already sold out. but that is fine with me. i've always had this belief if i'm not able to buy it...then it's not meant for me {save it for later}.

i hope you all had a good thanksgiving! and looking forward to the holidays!