I thought I was going on a relatively simple shopping trip to our local chain,
Karns, but when I discovered a catalina deal being advertised in the aisle, I stood around figuring out the best way to do it with my coupons. And I ended up getting $4 extra dollars back and some free Pillsbury products!
(just ignore the wine bottle in the background, it's more of a center piece)
Fortunately the store was not very busy, so doing 3 transactions didn't take up anyone else's time.
Transaction #1:
4 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls @ $1.67 each (4 $1 off coupons)
Subtotal: $6.68
Total after coupons: $2.68
Savings: $4
Result: $2 catalina coupon
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Transaction #2:
2 Grands Biscuits @ $1 each ($1/2 coupon)
2 Grands Cinnamon Biscuits @ $1 each ($1/2 coupon)
Used $2 catalina coupon from Transaction #1
Subtotal: $4
Total after coupons: $0.00 (!!!!)
Savings: $4
Result: $2 catalina coupon
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Transaction #3 (my actual groceries):
4 Quaker Oats @ 1.17 each (2 $1.25/2 coupons)
2 Hormel Pepperoni @ $3.09 each (2 $0.55 coupons, doubled to $1)
1 Sara Lee Ham @ $4.69 ($3 coupon)
2 Breyers Yogurts @ $0.50 each ($1/2 coupon)
2 Malt-o-meal "Frosted Flakes" @ $2.59 each (2 $0.50 coupons, doubled to $1)
1 Turkey Hill Ice Cream @ $2 ($1 coupon)
1 packaged dried apples @ $3.40
1 coffee mate @ $1.89
1 Onion @ $0.96
4 Peppers @ $1.92
Used $2 catalina coupon from Transaction #2
Subtotal: $31.90
Total after coupons: $18.40
Savings: $13.50
Total Out Of Pocket (OOP): $21.08Total Savings: $21.50
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