Back on track

Every Sunday morning I wake up early and race to the driveway to grab the Sunday paper. Then I spend about an hour or so planning my shopping trips for the day. The goal? Spend less than $50 OOP (out of pocket) for the weeks groceries, toiletries, etc. Here's how it went down today: </p>
(i spent a little bit more than $50 this week but my total includes a $50 BP gas card)

First stop: CVS
(1) Huggies Diapers $9.50 On Sale - Reg $11.99
(2) Hersheys Bliss Chocolate Bars @ $0.89
(1) Colgate Advanced Toothpaste @ $2.88 On Sale - Reg $3.89
(1) Colgate Toothbrush @ $2.99 On Sale - Reg $4.49
(1) Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion @ $7.99
(1) Bic Soleil Razor @ $6.99 On Sale - Reg $7.99
(1) Degree Ultra Clear Deodorant @ $4.00 On Sale - Reg $4.79
Tax $2.36
Coupons Used ($8.89)
CVS ECB's Earned ($26.88)
Total Cost $2.72

Next stop: RITEAID
(1) Ziploc Freezer Bags @ $3.99
(1) Ziploc Freezer Bags @ $2.99
(1) Gilette Fusion Power Razor @ $9.00 On Sale - Reg $11.99
(1) Complete Contact Solution @ $7.99 On Sale - Reg $9.99
Tax $1.52
Coupons Used ($10.00)
RiteAid SCR's Earned ($17.99)
Total Cost $-4.02...they pay ME $4.02!

And finally: PUBLIX
(1) $50 BP Gas Gift Card @ $50.00
(6) Alexia Chips @ $1.45 On Sale - Reg $2.89
(1) Green Bell Pepper @ $1.09
(1) White Onion @ $0.99
(1) Jimmy Dean Sausage @ $2.99
(1) Scotch Gift Wrap Tape @ $1.25 On Sale - Reg $2.49
4.3 lbs chicken breasts @ $1.79/lb On Sale - Reg $3.99/lb
(1) Publix Frozen Pizza @ $4.69
(2) Yoplait 4 pack yogurt @ $1.25 On Sale - Reg $2.50
(2) Idaho Potatoes @ $0.24 On Sale - Reg $0.99
(1) Smuckers Strawberry Preserves $2.00 On Sale - Reg $3.19
(2) Viva Papertowels 8 pack @ $5.99 On Sale - Reg $9.99
(1) Publix Milk @ $2.59
Tax $2.74
Total Coupons Used ($36.17)
Total Due $63.50

 

TOTAL COST THIS WEEK

$62.20 for $202.38 worth of stuff plus I'm sending in two rebates worth $10.00