Target 7/31

A quick Target Trip today to use a few coupons that expired at the end of July. Lots of school supplies cheap/free right now!

Pampers Baby Wipes: $2.39 Used $1/1 MQ and $1/1 TQ - Total .39

Wet Ones 24 Ct Wipes: $1.99 Used .50/1 TQ and $.75/1 MQ - Total: .74

Stayfree 18 ct Pads: $2.74 Used $2/1 MQ and $1/1 TQ - Total: FREE (or +.24)

Papermate Pens: $.94: Used $1/1 TQ - Total: Free

3x RoseArt Glue Stick 2 packs: .25 each: Used $1/3 MQ - Total: Free (or +.25)

Post It Tabs & Post It Sticky Notes: Total $3 for Both: Used $1/1 TQ and $1/1 MQ: Total: $1 

2 x Bic Pens: $.99/ea Used $1/2 TQ and $1/2 MQ - Total: Free

Pre-Coupon Total: $13.79

Total After Coupons: $1.54

90% Savings 

*Note at Target, the cashier has the right to adjust the value of a coupon down to the value of a product. I got lucky and managed to have 2 decent moneymaking coupons (Stayfree and Roseart, each .25) and a few extra pennies. Your total for the same transaction may be different. Also, a few of the coupons I had came inside other purchases (I got a target coupon book inside my last box of diapers, for example) so you may not have access to all the coupons I used. 

Exploring Minnesota: Northfield

Today we headed down to Northfield to check out the Riverwalk and Farmer's Market. The Market was disappointing, with very little produce, mostly art and prepared foods (we did get some honey sticks and refrigerator pickles though). The River walk was pretty, but short, only about 2 blocks total. Beautiful views but not really what we were expecting. We wandered the entire downtown, stopped in a half dozen stores, did the river walk, farmer's market and stopped for lunch at the Quarterback Club (decent burgers, excellent shakes) all in about 2 1/2 hours....a fun little half day adventure (about all the boys can handle) and another activity checked off our Explore Minnesota list.

Exploring Minnesota: Minnehaha Falls

We have decided to take mini adventures as a family, and explore this wonderful state we call home. There are many hidden treasures right here in the Twin Cities, as well as further away from home - and we plan to explore many as a family!

Our first adventure was to Minnehaha Falls, hidden away in Minneapolis, this huge park features walking trails, historic buildings and a beautiful water fall. We made our way down to the base of the falls, where Mike and Adam were rebels and climbed up as close as they could for some photos! We let Adam hop in and dip his toes in the river, went for a walk along the river and took a dip in the Minnehaha Wading Pool where we all climbed in to cool off! We ended our day with a stop at Jamba Juice for smoothies before heading home exhausted!

Target Trip - 7/16/12

Another successful trip at Target today! Pleased to have gotten some office supplies, cleaning products, first aid and soap for super cheap! Here's the breakdown:

Soft Scrub Cleaner: Sale $2.50 - used $1/1 MQ - Total: $1.50

Comet Spray Bathroom Cleaner: $1.87 - used .75/1 MQ - Total: $1.12

Comet Stainless Steel Powder Cleaner: $1.99 - used $1/1 MQ & $1/1 TQ - Total: Free

Bounce Dryer Sheets: $1.99 - used .50/1 MQ & .50/1 TQ - Total: .99

Up & Up Peroxide (large): .89 - used .75/1 TQ - Total: .12

Up & Up Soap x2: .89 each - used 2x .50/1 TQ (one from target.com and one register coupon) - total .39 each (.78) 

Up&Up Cotton Balls: .99 - used .50/1 TQ - Total: .49

Up&Up Paper Clips: $1.24 - used .75/1 TQ - Total: .49

Up&Up Sticky Notes 4 pack: $1.94 - used .50/1 TQ - Total: 1.44

Up&Up 20 ct pens: Sale $1 - used .50/1 TQ - Total: .50

Total Pre-Coupons: $16.19 

Total After Coupons: $7.44 

Total of 69% Savings 

My coupons come from 1 Sunday Paper, register coupons, Facebook offers and online coupons sources like target.com and coupons.com. 

Target: July 2

 As always, the majority of my coupons come from online sources (like target.com, walmart.com, coupons.com etc.) and from my 1 Sunday paper. Today I also had a bunch of coupons that printed out at the register at Target in previous trips. I was excited to get a few things we need (bandaids, dryer sheets and lactaid) today for really good prices and to add to my stock pile! 

Here's how I achieved 72% savings today - a final total of $9.98 out of pocket

Lysol Dual Action Wipes: $2.29 (Qualifies for Try Me Free Rebate) Total: Free

Up&Up Dryer Sheets (105): $3.99
Up&Up Bleach: $1.39
I used $1.50/2 TQ: Package Total: $3.88

Starbucks Refresher: $1.79 used .75/1 MQ and .75/1 TQ Total: .49

Revlon Nail Polish: $4.54 used $3/1 TQ and $1/1 MQ Total: .54

Sonia Kashuk Mascara Brush: $1.99 used $2/1 TQ Total: Free

Revlon Nail File: $2.89
Revlon Cuticle Trimmer: $2.99
Used $3/2 TQ and 2x $1/1 MQ
Package Total: .88 

Comet Stainless Steel Cleaner: $1.99 used $1/1 TQ and $1/1 MQ Total: Free

Up&Up Dairy Digestive Aid: $2.44 Used $1/1 TQ total $1.44 (I've been stocking up on this, since I use it all the time, that's why you see it so often in my pictures. Not everyone will benefit from this item)

BandAids: $1.99
2x Johnson&Johnson Gauze: $1.49 ea
First aid bag: $4.69
Used .50/1 Bandaid MQ and $1.50/2 J&J products and got the first aid bag free by buying 3 select products
Package total: $2.97

Total Pre-Coupons: 35.69
Total Paid: $12.27
(Submit for Rebate)
Actual Total: 9.98
A total of 72% Savings

**A few notes: Target's coupon policy states that they can adjust the price of a coupon down so that it does not exceed the value of the item. They do this mostly with Target coupons, but sometimes with manufacturer coupons. Always give them the Target coupons first, for the best chance at overage (even a penny here and there makes a difference). Deals like the free first aid pouch require a certain $ amount to be spent on the qualifying products - this is before coupons, so make sure you get the deal before handing over your coupons! There is a limit of 4 identical products per household per day, so stock up slowly. They also do not accept internet coupons for free items that have no purchase requirements.

Feel free to ask questions!

I didn't get a picture of this one, but I also tried Walgreens this week (and got really frustrated with their policies).

2x Olay Body Wash: $4.99 each (on sale 2/$7) used $3/2 MQ total: $4 ($2/each)
2x Gillette Body Wash: $4.99 each (on sale, BOGO50%) Total: $7.49 Used $3/2 MQ Total: $4.49 ($2.24/each)
Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent: $8.99 (on sale $5.99) used $2/1 MQ Total: $3.99
Crest Toothpaste: $1.99 (on sale .99) used .50/1 MQ total: .49

Total Pre-Coupons: $30.94
Total Paid: $12.97
A total of 58% savings (not great, but decent considering the brand names purchased)