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|

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!

an eye for bargain (12)

another fun two weeks of bargain hunting & coupon shopping.  looking back, i wish i could have done this sooner.  i thought i was a cheap shopper before.  i think i am definitely much cheaper & smarter now.  i try my very best to use a coupon in almost all my purchases & always find items in the clearance department.

so here are all the stuff from my trips....

@ TARGET

20 4x6 photos = free [after $2 tpc]

2 gerber box meals = $0.83 each [after $1/1 mic]

1 gerber graduate meal = $0.34 [after $0.55/1 mic]

2 up & up facial tissue 100 ct = $0.49 each [after $0.50/1 tpc]

1 up & up dryer sheets 40 ct = $0.62 [after $0.75/1 tpc]

1 up & up all purpose cleaner = $1.14 [after $0.75/1 tpc]

1 up & up mouth wash = $2.29 [after $1/1 tpc]

2 up & up antacid = $1.04 each [after $1/1 tpc]

2 merona women's tops = $0.74 each [after $3/1 tpc]

20 4x6 photos = free [after $2 tpc]

2 up & up facial tissue 100 ct = $0.49 each [after $0.50/1 tpc]

2 aquafresh fluoride free toothpaste for kids = $1.94 each [after $0.75 $0.75/1 mic]

1 bar keeper = $1.20 [after $0.55/1 mic]

1 lysol XL disinfectant wipes = $1.49 [after $1/1 mic]

1 up & up bathroom cleaner spray = $0.97 [after $1/1 tpc]

1 johnson's baby head to toe wash = $0.69 [after $1/1 mic & $0.75 tc]

3 pack up & up baby wipes = $3.99 [after $1/1 tpc]

1 liz lange women's tank top = free [after $3/1 tpc]

2 merona women's tops = free [after $3/1 tpc]

2 up & up cotton rounds = $0.24 each [after $0.75/1 tpc]

1 scrubbing bubbles one step toilet bowl cleaner = free [after $4/1 mic & price matched from walmart ad for the week]

@WALMART

1 8 pack AA energizer max batteries = $0.97 [after $3/1 mic]
1 8 pack AAA energizer max batteries = $0.97 [after $3/1 mic]
2 aquafresh travel size toothpaste = free with $0.03 overage [after $1/1 mic]
2 12 packs schick disposable razors = free with $2.06 overage [after $6/2 mic]
3 packs of baby wipes 80 ct  = $0.82 [used $2.12 overage]

4 12 packs schick disposable razors = free with $2.06 overage [after $6/2 mic]
2 aquafresh travel size toothpaste = free with $0.03 overage [after $1/1 mic]
3 aquafresh training toothbrush = $0.26 [used $4.18 overage]
2 12 packs schick disposable razors = free with $2.06 overage [after $6/2 mic]
2 listerine total care mouthwash travel size = free with $0.28 overage [after $2/1 mic]
2 parents choice baby wipes 40 & 80 ct = $0.14 [used $2.62 overage]

@ MACY'S

junior knit dress = $4.24

@ JC PENNY

2 junior tunic tops = $3.97 each

and my lucky find...girl birthday tutu for $3.97!  yes, yes...just in time for her 2nd birthday.

mic > manufacturer's internet coupon

tpc > target printable coupon

mc > manufacturer's coupon

tc > target coupon

an eye for bargain (10)

another week of bargain hunting for this mama. {i just can't let a good deal pass.}

J C P E N N Y

*liz claiborne pearl earrings - free [after $10/1 jcp printable coupon]

T A R G E T

*6 400 ml simply lemonade juice - free [after $1/1 mic]

*kids flipflops - $1.74

*aquafresh fluoride free toothpaste for kids - $1.19 [after $1.50 mic]

*4 aquafresh kids toothbrush - $0.49 each [after $1.50 mic]

*a+d ointment - free [after $3 mc]

*mossimo denim shorts - free [after $5/1 tpc]

*mossimo tank top - free [after $5/1 tpc]

*2 xhilliration tank top - $0.74 each [after $3/1 tpc]

*2 xhilliration flip flops - $0.24 each [after $3/1 tpc]

*mossimo romper - $0.48 [after $5/1 tpc]

M A C Y ' S

in my last post, i got 2 $10 vouchers from macy's. i used it to buy more denim jeans. this is what i got...

*jr denim jeans - $2.74 [after $10 voucher #1]

*jr denim shorts with belt - $0.98 [after $6 voucher #2-split transaction]

*jr denim shorts - $0.53 [after $2 voucher #2-split transaction]

*girl's denim jeans - $0.98 [after $2 voucher #2-split transaction]

and i ended up getting 4 more $10 vouchers! yippey to cheap shopping!!!

i didn't waste my time & combed the clearance racks again...

*born concept wedge sandals - $10 [after $10 voucher #3]

*style & co wedge sandals - $0.49 [after $10 voucher #4]

*girl's summer dress - $0.98 [after $6 voucher #5-split transaction]

*2 girl's bermudas - $1.48 each [after $4 voucher #5-split transaction]

*junior denim capris - $2.99 [after $7 voucher #6-split transaction]

*junior rompers - $1.99 [after $3 voucher #6-split transaction]

whew! ridiculously cheap right? and yes, these are all from macy's. but im not done yet....

*2 junior tank tops - $ 2.98 each

*2 men's cotton tshirts - $8.49 each

*2 men's collared shirts - $4.33 & $5.99

done! clearance shopping + great coupons = free/cheap finds! one valuable thing i learned - it pays to scan the bar code. sometimes the sticker tags in the clearance racks are not updated. it means that the item could be priced lower than it should be.

until next time...have a great week!

tpc - [target printable coupon]

mic - [manufacturer's internet coupon]

mc - [manufacturer's coupon]