2010-10-30 -- 95 Cents

I began with 18.00ECB.

Regular Prices:
6.99 AZO Itch Wipes
4.49 Revlon ColorSilk
4.29 Maxell 8-Hour VHS
2.99 Greenlight Bulbs (4ct)
2.99 Greenlight Bulbs (4ct)
2.79 Sara Lee Whole Wheat
2.49 CVS Tortilla Strips

27.03 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
6.99 AZO Itch Wipes
2.99 Revlon ColorSilk
0.42 Maxell 8-Hour VHS
0.30 Greenlight Bulbs (4ct)
0.30 Greenlight Bulbs (4ct)
2.00 Sara Lee Whole Wheat
0.25 CVS Tortilla Strips

13.25 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
3.00 STORE Coupon "Any Hair Color"
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any AZO"
5.00 ExtraBuck
2.00 ExtraBuck
1.00 ExtraBuck

13.00 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total came to 25 cents, plus an additional 70 cents in local tax, for a grand total of 95 cents.  I spent 8.00ECB and earned 5.00ECB (for AZO).  The balance for Card2 is now 15.00ECB.

The Wednesday Balance

Card1 = 11.00ECB
Card2 = 18.00ECB
Card3 = 18.00ECB

That makes a total of 47.00ECB for all three of my Households.

2010-10-27 -- $1.53

I began with 20.00ECB on Card2.

Regular Prices:
7.79 Nyquil Sinex (20ct)
6.99 AZO Itch Wipes
6.99 AZO Itch Wipes
2.99 Progresso Soup

24.76 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
7.79 Nyquil Sinex (20ct)
6.99 AZO Itch Wipes
6.99 AZO Itch Wipes
0.99 Progresso Soup

22.76 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
1.00 STORE Coupon "Any Nyquil"
4.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Nyquil Sinex"
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any AZO"
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any AZO"
13.00 ExtraBuck

22.00 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total came to $0.76, plus an additional $0.77 in local tax, for a grand total of $1.53. I spent 13.00ECB and earned 11.00ECB (10.00ECB for AZO and 1.00ECB for the fourth use of my cloth bag).  The balance for Card2 is now 18.00ECB.

2010-10-27 -- $3.15

I began with 15.00ECB on Card3.

Regular Prices:
7.79 Nyquil Sinex (20ct)
6.99 AZO Itch Wipes
6.99 AZO Itch Wipes

21.77 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
7.79 Nyquil Sinex (20ct)
6.99 AZO Itch Wipes
6.99 AZO Itch Wipes

21.77 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
4.00 STORE Coupon "$4 Off $20+ Purchase"
1.00 STORE Coupon "Any Nyquil"
4.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Nyquil Sinex"
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Azo"
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Azo"
6.00 ExtraBuck
1.00 ExtraBuck

20.00 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total came to $1.77, plus an additional $1.38 in local tax, for a grand total of $3.15.  I spent 7.00ECB and earned 10.00ECB (for AZO).  The current balance for Card3 is now 18.00ECB.

2010-10-25 -- $4.31

I began with 5.50ECB on Card1. However, I misplaced my quarterly 0.50ECB, so that meant I started shopping with only 5.00ECB. In addition, I had a $2.00 Courtesy Coupon from last week when I found four bags of expired CVS pretzels.

Regular Prices:
6.99 AZO Itch Wipes
6.99 AZO Itch Wipes
3.99 Reeses Snack Size
3.99 Reeses Snack Size
2.99 Progresso Soup
0.79 CVS Pretzels
0.79 CVS Pretzels

26.53 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
6.99 AZO Itch Wipes
6.99 AZO Itch Wipes
2.00 Reeses Snack Size
2.00 Reeses Snack Size
0.99 Progresso Soup
0.79 CVS Pretzels
0.79 CVS Pretzels

20.55 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
4.00 STORE Coupon "$4 Off $20+ Purchase"
1.00 STORE Coupon "$1 Off Two Reeses"
1.00 STORE Coupon "$1 Off Two CVS Pretzels"
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any AZO"
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any AZO"
2.00 Courtesy Coupon
5.00 Extrabuck

17.00 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total came to $3.55, plus an additional $0.76 in local tax, for a grand total of $4.31.  I spent all 5.00ECB and earned 11.00ECB (10.00ECB for AZO and 1.00ECB for the fourth use of my cloth bag).  That leaves Card1 with a balance of 11.00ECB.

2010-10-19 -- 64 Cents

I began with 18.48ECB for Card3.

Regular Prices:
11.79 Blink Gel Tears
5.49 CVS Unsalted Cashews
4.49 Dove Chocolate
3.99 Hersheys Dark Kisses
3.49 M+M Fun Size
0.79 CVS Pretzels

30.54 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
7.99 Blink Gel Tears (RAINCHECK)
3.34 CVS Unsalted Cashews
3.00 Dove Chocolate
2.50 Hersheys Dark Kisses
2.50 M+M Fun Size
0.79 CVS Pretzels

20.12 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
4.00 STORE Coupon "$4 Off $20+ Purchase"
1.00 STORE Coupon "Any Dove Chocolate"
1.00 STORE Coupon "$1 Off Two CVS Pretzel+Nuts"
1.00 STORE Coupon "$1 Off Hersheys Fun Size"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Hersheys Dark"
0.50 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Dove Candy"
0.50 MANUFACTURER Coupon "M+M Fun Size"
5.98 ExtraBuck
5.00 ExtraBuck

19.98 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total came to 14 cents, plus an additional 50 cents in local tax, for a grand total of 64 cents.  I spent 10.98ECB and earned 8.00ECB for Blink (via RAINCHECK).  The balance for Card3 is now 15.50ECB.

In addition, I found 4 bags of CVS Pretzels which had an expiration date of 09-08-2010.  That meant a nice $2 OFF coupon for future purchases, thanks to the CVS agreement with the CA Attorney General.

2010-10-19 -- $2.12 + $3.08 = $5.20

I began with 10.00ECB on card2 for Household2.

Regular Prices:
7.49 Neutrogena Moisture
6.99 Azo Itch Relief
3.99 Crest Vivid 3D (4oz)
0.79 CVS Pretzels
0.79 CVS Pretzels
0.79 CVS Pretzels
0.79 CVS Pretzels

21.63 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
7.49 Neutrogena Moisture
6.99 AZO Itch Relief
2.99 Crest Vivid 3D (4oz) (RAINCHECK)
0.79 CVS Pretzels
0.79 CVS Pretzels
0.40 CVS Pretzels
0.66 CVS Pretzels

20.11 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
4.00 STORE Coupon "$4 Off $20+ Purchase"
1.00 STORE Coupon "$1 Off Two CVS Pretzels"
1.00 STORE Coupon "$1 Off Two CVS Pretzels"
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Azo"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Crest"
10.00 ExtraBuck

19.00 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The balance came to $1.11, plus an additional $1.01 in local tax, for a grand total of $2.12.  I spent all 10.00ECB and earned back 14.49ECB (7.49ECB for Neutrogena, 5.00ECB for Azo, and 2.00 for Crest via RAINCHECK from March 2010).

I then made a second transaction for Card2.

Regular Prices:
32.99 Oral B Vitality Floss Action Toothbrush

32.99 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
23.00 Oral B Vitality Floss Action Toothbrush (RAINCHECK)

23.00 TOTAL Regular Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
4.00 STORE Coupon "$4 Off $20+ Purchase"
10.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Oral B Rechargeable"
7.49 ExtraBuck

21.49 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The second total came to $1.51, plus an additional $1.57 in local tax, for a grand total of $3.08.  I spent 7.49ECB and earned 13.00ECB for Oral B (RAINCHECK).  Card2 now has a total of 20.00ECB.

20-10-18 -- $4.89

Yet another lackluster week.  Even with a consistent string of "$4 Off $20+ Purchase" in-store coupons, it's been rather difficult to keep the out-of-pocket cost and the ECBs rolling. I began with 5.50ECB on Card1.

Regular Prices:
6.99 Azo Itch Cream
3.99 Hersheys Dark Kisses
3.99 Essence Of Beauty Hand Sanitizer (8.7oz)
3.99 Essence Of Beauty Hand Sanitizer (8.7oz)
3.99 Essence Of Beauty Hand Sanitizer (8.7oz)
1.69 Essence Of Beauty Hand Sanitizer (2oz)
0.79 CVS Pretzels (5oz)
0.79 CVS Pretzels (5oz)
0.79 CVS Pretzels (5oz)
0.79 CVS Pretzels (5oz)

27.80 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
6.99 Azo Itch Cream
2.50 Hersheys Dark Kisses
3.99 Essence Of Beauty Hand Sanitizer (8.7oz)
3.99 Essence Of Beauty Hand Sanitizer (8.7oz)
0.00 Essense Of Beauty Hand Sanitizer (8.7oz)
1.69 Essence Of Beauty Hand Sanitizer (2oz)
0.79 CVS Pretzels (5oz)
0.79 CVS Pretzels (5oz)
0.40 CVS Pretzels (5oz)
0.66 CVS Pretzels (5oz)

21.80 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
4.00 STORE Coupon "$4 Off $20+ Purchase"
2.00 STORE Coupon "Any Essence Of Beauty"
1.67 STORE Coupon "Buy 1 Essence Of Beauty, Get 2oz Free"
1.00 STORE Coupon "Save $1 When Buying 2 CVS Pretzels"
1.00 STORE Coupon "Save $1 When Buying 2 CVS Pretzels"
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Azo"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Hershey Dark Chocolate"
5.00 ExtraBuck

17.67 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total came to $4.13, plus an additional $0.76 in local tax, for a grand total of $4.89.  I spent 5.00ECB and earned 5.00ECB (for Azo).  The balance for Household1 is 5.50ECB.

2010-10-16 -- $1.93 + $1.02 = $2.95

I began with 12.00ECB and made two back-to-back transactions late Saturday evening, taking advantage of sales for BOTH weeks.  Even then, it was a stretch to find good use for the persistent "$4 Off $20+ Purchase" in-store coupons.

Regular Prices:
6.99 Azo Itch Relief
3.99 Hersheys Dark Kisses
3.69 Colgate Total Enamel (4oz)
3.69 Colgate Total Enamel (4oz)
2.27 Fig Newtons (8oz)
2.27 Fig Newtons (8oz)
1.99 Golden Oreos (5.5oz)
1.69  Essence Of Beauty Hand Sanitizer (2oz)
1.00 CVS Soda
0.99 Brachs Candy Corn
1.00 Purex Sample (2ct)
1.00 Raisinettes (3ct)
0.10 CRV

30.67 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
6.99 Azo Itch Relief
2.50 Hersheys Dark Kisses
2.99 Colgate Total Enamel (4oz)
2.99 Colgate Total Enamel (4oz)
1.00 Fig Newtons (8oz)
1.00 Fig Newtons (8oz)
1.00 Golden Oreos (5.5oz)
1.69 Essence Of Beauty Hand Sanitizer (2oz)
1.00 CVS Soda
0.99 Brachs Candy Corn
0.25 Purex Sample (2ct)
0.25 Raisinettes (3ct)
0.10 CRV

22.75 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
4.00 STORE Coupon "$4 Off $20+ Purchase"
2.00 STORE Coupon "Any Essence Of Beauty"
0.99 STORE Coupon "Brachs Candy"
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Azo"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Hersheys Dark"
12.00 ExtraBuck

21.99 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total came to $0.76, plus an additional $1.17 in local tax. The grand total out-of-pocket came to $1.93.  I spent all 12.00ECB and earned back 11.98ECB (5.98ECB for Colgate, 5.00ECB for Azo, and 1.00ECB for CVS Soda).  I began the second transaction with 11.98ECB.

Regular Prices:
4.89 Kelloggs Raisin Bran (18.2oz)
4.89 Kelloggs Raisin Bran (18.2oz)
4.29 Kelloggs Frosted MiniWheats (18oz)
4.29 Kelloggs Frosted MiniWheats (18oz)
3.99 Kelloggs Special K (12oz)
3.99 Kelloggs Special K (12oz)

26.04 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
3.34 Kelloggs Raisin Bran (18.2oz)
3.33 Kelloggs Raisin Bran (18.2oz)
3.33 Kelloggs Frosted MiniWheats (18oz)
3.33 Kelloggs Frosted MiniWheats (18oz)
3.34 Kelloggs Special K (12oz)
3.33 Kelloggs Special K (12oz)

20.00 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
4.00 STORE Coupon "$4 Off $20+ Purchase"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off Two Kelloggs"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off Two Kelloggs"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off Two Kelloggs"
5.98 ExtraBuck
5.00 ExtraBuck
1.00 ExtraBuck

18.98 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total came to $1.02 with no additional local tax.  I spent all 11.98ECB and earned back 10.00ECB (for Kelloggs).  After both transactions, the total for Card2 is 10.00ECB.

2010-10-16 -- 49 Cents

I began with 26.50ECB.

Regular Prices:
6.99 Azo Itch Relief
3.99 Essence Of Beauty Hand Sanitizer (8.7oz)
3.69 Colgate Total Advance (4oz)
3.69 Colgate Total Advance (4oz)
3.39 Campbells Chunky Soup
3.39 Campbells Chunky Soup
1.69 Essence Of Beauty Hand Sanitizer (2oz)
1.69 Essence Of Beauty Hand Sanitizer (2oz)

28.52 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
6.99 Azo Itch Relief
3.99 Essence of Beauty Hand Sanitizer (8.7oz)
2.99 Colgate Total Advance (4oz)
2.99 Colgate Total Advance (4oz)
1.25 Campbells Chunky Soup
1.25 Campbells Chunky Soup
1.69 Essence Of Beauty Hand Sanitizer (2oz)
1.69 Essence Of Beauty Hand Sanitizer (2oz)

22.84 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
4.00 STORE Coupon "$4 Off $20+ Purchase"
1.69 STORE Coupon "Free Sanitizer"
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Azo"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off Two Chunky Soup"
5.00 ExtraBuck
5.00 ExtraBuck
5.00 ExtraBuck

23.69 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

2010-10-11 -- $4.77

This week's ECB deals are a tad lackluster, even with a sudden glut of "Save $4 Off $20+ Purchase" coupons.  I began with 26.50ECB on Card3 from Household3.

Regular Prices:
4.19 VHS Blank 8-Hour Tape
3.99 Wavy Lays
3.99 Wavy Lays
3.69 Campbells Chunky Soup
3.69 Campbells Chunky Soup
3.69 Campbells Select Soup
3.69 Campbells Select Soup
2.99 Cheetos
2.99 Cheetos
2.99 Cheetos
2.99 Frito Scoops
1.00 Dollar Item
1.00 Dollar Item
1.00 Dollar Item
0.99 Brachs Candy Corn

42.88 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
0.42 VHS Blank 8-Hour Tape
2.50 Wavy Lays
2.50 Wavy Lays
1.25 Campbells Chunky Soup
1.25 Campbells Chunky Soup
1.25 Campbells Select Soup
1.25 Campbells Select Soup
2.50.Cheetos
2.50 Cheetos
2.50 Cheetos
2.50 Frito Scoops
0.10 Dollar Item
0.10 Dollar Item
0.10 Dollar Item
0.99 Brachs Candy Corn

21.71 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
4.00 STORE Coupon "$4 Off $20+ Purchase"
0.99 STORE Coupon "99-Cents Off Brach Candy Corn"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off Two Chunky Soup"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off Two Select Soup"
5.00 ExtraBuck
5.00 ExtraBuck

16.99 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total came to $4.77 ($4.72 + $0.05 in local tax) and since all my remaining ECB were in excess of 5.00ECB, I was forced to pay actual cash (boo-hoo).  I spent 10.00ECB and earned 6.00ECB (5.00 for Lays Products and 1.00ECB for the fourth use of cloth bags), leaving Card3 with a balance of 22.50ECB.

2010-10-09 -- $4.42 + $2.53 = $6.95

I began with 8.49ECB on Card1.

Regular Prices:
4.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
4.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
4.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
4.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
2.49 CVS Charm
1.99 Ceramic Mini Pumpkin
1.99 Ceramic Mini Pumpkin
1.99 Ceramic Mini Pumpkin

28.42 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
3.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
3.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
3.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
3.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
2.49 CVS Charm
1.50 Ceramic Mini Pumpkin
1.50 Ceramic Mini Pumpkin
1.50 Ceramic Mini Pumpkin

22.95 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
5.00 STORE Coupon "Any Halloween Items
4.00 STORE Coupon "$4 Off $20+ Purchase"
2.49 STORE Coupon "Free CVS Charm"
7.99 ExtraBuck

19.48 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total came to $3.47, plus an additional $0.96 in local tax, resulting in a grand total of $4.42. I spent 7.99ECB and earned 12.00ECB (for Revlon).  After the first transaction, Card1 had a total of 12.50ECB.

Regular Prices:
22.49 Lumene TimeFreeze Lift (.47oz)
3.99 Lumene TimeFreeze Day Cream (.5oz)
3.99 Lumene TimeFreeze Day Cream (.5oz)
2.99 Lumene Cleansing Wipes
2.99 Lumene Cleansing Wipes
2.99 Lumene Cleansing Wipes
1.99 Hunts SnakPak Pudding

41.43 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
22.49 Lumene TimeFreeze Lift (.47oz)
3.99 Lumene TimeFreeze Day Cream (.5oz)
3.99 Lumene TimeFreeze Day Cream (.5oz)
2.99 Lumene Cleansing Wipes
2.99 Lumene Cleansing Wipes
2.99 Lumene Cleansing Wipes
1.00 Hunts SnakPak Pudding

40.44 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
21.99 STORE Coupon "Buy $15 Lumene, Get TF Free"
5.00 STORE Coupon "$5 Off $30+ Purchase"
12.00 ExtraBuck

38.99 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

This total came to $1.45, plus an additional $1.08 in local tax, for a grand total of $2.53.  I spent 12.00ECB and earned 5.00ECB.  Card1 now has a balance of 5.50ECB.

2010-10-09 -- $0.96 + $3.56 = $4.52

Coupon-palooza led to two transactions for Card3. I began with 29.49ECB.

Regular Prices:
4.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
4.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
4.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
4.79 Revlon Nail Enamel
1.00 Halloween Stickers
1.00 Halloween Stickers
1.00 Halloween Stickers
1.00 Halloween Stickers

24.76 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
3.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
3.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
3.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
3.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
1.00 Halloween Stickers
1.00 Halloween Stickers
1.00 Halloween Stickers
1.00 Halloween Stickers

20.96 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
5.00 STORE Coupon "Any Halloween Items"
4.00 STORE Coupon "$4 Off $20+ Purchase"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Revlon Item"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Revlon Item"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Revlon Item"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Revlon Item"
7.99 ExtraBuck

20.99 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

Yup, the total went negative (- $0.03), but local of $0.99 made the out-of-pocket cost $0.96.  I spent 7.99ECB and earned back 12.00ECB (for Revlon). Card3 now has a total of 33.50ECB, it was time for a second transaction.

Regular Prices:
22.49 Lumene TimeFreeze Day Cream (1.7oz)
2.99 Lumene Cleansing Wipes
2.99 Lumene Cleansing Wipes
2.99 Lumene Cleansing Wipes
2.99 Lumene Cleansing Wipes
2.99 Lumene Cleansing Wipes
2.49 CVS Charm
1.99 Fig Newtons (8oz)
1.99 Fig Newtons (8oz)
1.99 Oreos (5.5oz)

45.90 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
22.49 Lumene TimeFreeze Day Cream (1.7oz)
2.99 Lumene Cleansing Wipes
2.99 Lumene Cleansing Wipes
2.99 Lumene Cleansing Wipes
2.99 Lumene Cleansing Wipes
2.49 CVS Charm
1.00 Fig Newtons (8oz)
1.00 Fig Newtons (8oz)
1.00 Oreos (5.5oz)

42.93 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
21.99 STORE Coupon "Buy $15 Lumene, Get TF Free"
4.00 STORE Coupon "$4 Off $20+ Purchase"
2.49 STORE Coupon "Free CVS Charm"
12.00 ExtraBuck

40.48 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total for the second transaction was $2.45, plus $1.11 in local tax, for a grand total of $3.56.  I spent 12.00ECB, earned 5.00ECB (for Lumene), leaving Card3 with a remaining balance of 26.50ECB.

2010-10-09 -- $0.53 + $3.36 = $3.89

An explosion of great new coupons led to two separate transactions. I began with 6.50ECB on Card2 for Household2.

Regular Prices:
4.99 Pumpkin Decoration Kit
1.50 Pumpkin Candle

6.49 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
3.99 Pumpkin Decoration Kit
1.50 Pumpkin Candle

5.49 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
5.00 STORE Coupon "Any Halloween Decor"

5.00 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The initial transaction came to 49 cents, plus an additional 4 cents in local tax, for a grand total of 53 cents. Then it was time for a second transaction to take advantage of some coupons and ECB deals.

Regular Prices:
4.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
4.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
4.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
4.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
2.49 CVS Charm
1.99 Oreos (6oz)

24.44 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
3.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
3.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
3.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
3.99 Revlon Nail Enamel
2.49 CVS Charm
1.00 Oreos (6oz)

19.45 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
4.00 STORE Coupon "$4 Off $20+ Purchase"
2.49 STORE Coupon "Free CVS Charm"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Revlon Item"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Revlon Item"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Revlon Item"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Revlon Item"
3.00 ExtraBuck
2.00 ExtraBuck
1.00 ExtraBuck
0.50 ExtraBuck

16.99 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total for the second transaction came to $2.46, plus an additional $0.90, for a grand total of $3.36.  I began with 6.50ECB, spent all of them, and earned back 12.00ECB (for Revlon).

Both transactions cost $3.89 in real actual cash.  The ECB total for Card2 rose from 6.50ECB to 12.00ECB.  A nice overall money-maker for Household2.

2010-10-05 --$1.06

I began with 9.49ECB.

Regular Prices:
13.79 Rubbermaid 41-Quart Carton
5.99 Rubbermaind 1.5-Gallon Box
2.50 Halloween Blinking Pumpkin
2.50 Halloween Blinking Pumpkin

24.78 TOTAL Regular Price

Sale Prices:
1.38 Rubbermaid 41-Quart Carton
0.60 Rubbermaid 1.5-Gallon Box
2.50 Halloween Blinking Pumpkin
2.50 Halloween Blinking Pumpkin

6.98 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
5.00 STORE Coupon "$5 Off Halloween Items"
1.00 ExtraBuck

6.00 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total came to 98 cents, plus 8 cents in local tax, for a grand total of $1.06.  I spent 1.00ECB and earned none, leaving Card1 with a balance of 8.49ECB.

Second Quarter ExtraBucks

With October comes the start of a new calendar quarter and the delivery of the quarterly extrabucks, based on 2% of your in-store purchases.  Since my out-of-pocket costs are extremely low, I generally receive the bare minimum.  And that was the case for 3Q 2010.

All three households, and all three cards, received a flat 0.50ECB for the quarterly bonus.

Here's the current summary:

Card1 = 9.49ECB
Card2 = 6.50ECB
Card3 - 29.49ECB

TOTAL = 45.48ECB

2010-10-04 -- $5.10

I began with 3.00ECB and my LAST "Save $4 Off $20+ Purchase" store coupon. Luckily, I found a nice clearance section and had some matching coupons.

Regular Prices:
19.99 CVS Congestion Relief DM (90ct)
8,99 ReNu Sensitive
7.99 GUM SuperTip Toothbrushes (4ct)
6.79 CVS Pain Relief Caplets (100ct)
5.99 BreatheRight
3.69 Oral B Advantage Toothbrush

53.44 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
2.00 CVS Congestion Relief DM (90ct)
7.99 ReNu Sensitive
2.00 GUM SuperTip Toothbrushes (4ct)
1.70 CVS Pain Relief Caplets (100ct)
5.99 BreatheRight
0.75 Oral B Advantage Toothbrush

20.63 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
5.99 STORE Coupon "Free BreatheRight"
4.00 STORE Coupon "$4 Off $20+ Purchase"
1.00 STORE Coupon "Any CVS Pain Relief"
1.00 STORE Coupon "Any CVS Pain Relief"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any GUM Toothbrush"
0.75 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Oral B Advantage"
3.00 ExtraBuck

16.74 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total came to $3.89, plus $1.21 in local tax for a whopping $5.10 total out-of-pocket cost. I spent all 3.00ECB and earned back 8.99ECB (7.99ECB for ReNu and 1.00ECB for the fourth use of the cloth bag). So, even with the high OOP actual cash, I did come out ahead, spending the equivalent of 8.10 ($5.10 + 3.00ECB) and ending with 8.99ECB, making the transaction an 89-cent money-maker

2010-10-04 -- $2.57

I began with 32.80ECB.

Regular Prices:
8.99 ReNu Sensitive
4.99 Revlon Nail
4.99 Revlon Nail
3.29 Halloween SoftSoap
0.99 CVS Tootsie Rolls
0.99 CVS Tootsie Rolls
0.99 CVS Tootsie Rolls
0.99 CVS Tootsie Rolls
0.99 CVS Tootsie Rolls
0.99 CVS Tootsie Rolls
0.50 Halloween Stickers
0.50 Halloween Stickers
0.50 Halloween Stickers

29.70 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
7.99 ReNu Sensitive
3.99 Revlon Nail
3.99 Revlon Nail
3.29 Halloween SoftSoap
0.99 CVS Tootsie Rolls
0.49 CVS Tootsie Rolls
0.99 CVS Tootsie Rolls
0.49 CVS Tootsie Rolls
0.99 CVS Tootsie Rolls
0.49 CVS Tootsie Rolls
0.50 Halloween Stickers
0.50 Halloween Stickers
0.50 Halloween Stickers

25.20 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
5.00 STORE Coupon "Halloween Items"
1.00 STORE Coupon "Buy Three CVS Candy, Save $1"
1.00 STORE Coupon "Buy Three CVS Candy, Save $1"
5.00 ExtraBuck
5.00 ExtraBuck
4.00 ExtraBuck
1.80 ExtraBuck
1.00 ExtraBuck

23.80 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total came to $1.40, plus an additional $1.17 in local tax, for a grand total of $2.57.

I began with 32.80ECB, spent 16.80, and earned back 13.99ECB (7.99ECB for ReNu and 6.00ECB for Revlon).  It also seems that two 1.00ECB's were stuck together, since only one appeared on the receipt. The other likely was tossed or remained stuck in the register.  Oh well, at least it was a mere 1.00ECB on a card that is loaded with ECB.

As a result, Card3 now has 28.99ECB.

2010-10-04 -- $1.13

I began with 8.80ECB and received a nifty "$5 Off Halloween Items" coupon from the in-store scanner.

Regular Prices:
5.99 BreatheRight Advanced (10ct)
5.00 CVS Mega Calculator
5.00 CVS Soft Pillow
5.00 CVS Soft Pillow
4.99 Revlon Nail
2.50 Halloween Blinking Pumpkin
2.50 Halloween Blinking Pumpkin

30.98 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
5.99 BreatheRight Advanced (10ct)
1.25 CVS Mega Calculator
1.25 CVS Soft Pillow
1.25 CVS Soft Pillow
3.99 Revlon Nail
2.50 Halloween Blinking Pumpkin
2.50 Halloween Blinking Pumpkin

18.73 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
5.99 STORE Coupon "Free BreatheRight"
5.00 STORE Coupon "Any Halloween Items"
1.00 MANUFCTURER Coupon "Any Revlon"
5.00 ExtraBuck
1.74 ExtraBuck (Reduced from 1.80ECB)

18.73 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total came to ZERO, with $1.13 in local tax, for a grand total of $1.13.  I spent 6.80ECB and earned 4.00ECB (3.00ECB for Revlon and 1.00ECB for the fourth use of a cloth bag).  The balance for Card2 is now 6.00ECB.

2010-10-02 -- 74 Cents

I discovered that I had 5.00ECB expiring today, so I popped in and made a quick transaction. I began with 33.80ECB.

Regular Prices:
6.89 Olay Daily Facials (30ct)
6.89 Olay Daily Facials (30ct)

13.78 TOTAL Regular Prices

Sale Prices:
5.00 Olay Daily Facials (30ct)
5.00 Olay Daily Facials (30ct)

10.00 TOTAL Sale Prices

Coupons and Discounts Applied:
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Olay Cloths"
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Olay Cloths"
5.00 ExtraBuck
1.00 ExtraBuck

10.00 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts

The total came to exactly ZERO, plus 74 cents in local tax, for a grand total of 74 cents.  I spent 6.00ECB and earned 5.00ECB.  The new total for Card3 is 32.80ECB.

An Impressive September

Transactions: 28
Total Retail Prices: $866.27
Total Sale Prices:  $575.85
Total Out-Of-Pocket Paid: $48.80
Total Taxes Paid: $27.97

Percent Saved Off Regular Retail:  94.4%
Percent Saved Off Sale Prices:  91.5%

Actual Non-Tax Real Cash Spent:  $20.83