Kmart Deals 1/07/09

Kmart doubles is going on this week. I LOVE Kmart doubles. I have never really been a Kmart shopper, but when doubles is going on I am. And I am in heaven because my Kmart is doubling up to $2 next week!! I'm trying to get my mother-in-law to come shopping with me. Check your circular online to see if your Kmart is participating next week. If they aren't make sure you go in this week for doubles up to $1.

I did 2 transactions at Kmart.

Here is my first transaction.

Jergens Natural Glow Moisturizer $2.99 -$1.00x2= $0.99
Colgate kids Diego Toothbrush $1.99 -$0.75x2=$0.49
Colgate Kids Toothpaste $1.99 -$0.75=$0.49
Glide Floss $3.79 -$1x2= $1.79
Crest $3.79 -$0.50x2=$2.79
Crest $3.79 -$.75x2=$2.29 I was mad because I thought these were supposed to be on sale 2/$5. I'll have to return or get an adjustment next week
Carefree pantiliners $1.29 -$1x2= $0.01 for some reason it only went to $0.28 when doubled instead of $0.29
Pampers Clean N Go wipes $2.99-$1.00x2=$0.99
Pledge wipes $2.50 -$1x2=$0.50
Glade Candle $2.50 -$1x2=$0.50
Oust Air Sanitizer 2/$5 -BOGOFree coupon=$2.50 for both ($1.25each)
Slim Jim's 16 count canister $2.99 -$1.00=$0.99
Pringle's Stix $3.49-$1.00x2= $1.49
Hormel Compleats $2.00 -$1.00x2= FREE

Total OOP= $17.85


Transaction 2

Ziploc Zip n Steam Bags $2.99 -$1.00x2= $0.99
Carpet Fresh 10.5 oz $2.49 -$1.00x2= $0.49
Wet Ones $2.29 -$0.75x2= $0.79
Multi-Grain Cheerios $3.79
Kix 2.99  I had a Save $1 when you buy 2 (I messed up and didn't mean to use it but Oh Well)
6.78 -$1.00/2 x2= 4.78 (2.39 ea)
Cheerios $3.49 -$1x2= $1.49

Total OOP = $8.87


Total saved with both transactions (not factoring any sale prices)

$34.28

Kmart Deals 12/28

I didn't find too many fabulous deals for myself this week at Kmart. Their prices are a little high when items are not on sale, but I found a couple deals I couldn't live without.

Gillette Bodywash $3.49 on sale (Reg. price $4.49 and Walmarts reg. $3.97)
-$2 coupon
Total OOP = $1.49

Rimmel Mousse Foundation $4.14 on sale (Reg. price $8.28, was 50% off)
-$1 coupon in Beauty Book (I actually stumbled upon some while in the store)
Total OOP = $3.14 I'm excited to try this stuff at that price!

Downy 51oz $5.00 on sale
-$1 coupon
Total OOP = $4.00

Total before coupons $13.48
Total after coupons $9.48

Couponing

I have discovered a new obsession. Coupons! I am just starting out, so I still have a lot to learn. The stores that are close to me do not double coupons, so my goal is to make a trip once a month to a town where grocery stores do. I also hope to strategize those visits with Kmart doubles, if there is an even that month. I did my first Kmart doubles a couple weeks ago and I had a blast! I intend to me more organized for the next round, if there is a next round. I'm not normally a Kmart shopper, but they doubled coupons up to and including $2. I got Dove shampoo for $0.79 and the conditioner was free! I got free Diego band-aids for Ashton too. I'm going shopping tomorrow and already have some coupons ready. I hope to post my savings on here after each shopping trip. I'm a little bummed that the next couple batches of newspapers will not have coupons, but look forward to 2009's coupons.

One resource I want to mention is AFC. I have found this site to be extremely helpful in addition to many of the frugal blogs I visit.