{Walgreens}

I'm still learning the couponing way of life and today was my first successful Walgreens trip...while I didn't buy a cart full of merchandise (I prefer to start slow and small), I did manage to rack up some pretty good savings;

Transaction #1
(1) Gilette Fusion Power ProGlide Razor sale price $9.89
mfg coupon - $4.00

Out Of Pocket Expense for Transaction #1 = $5.89
Register Rebate - $5.00

Transaction #2
(1) Gilette Fusion Power ProGlide Razor sale price $9.89
mfg coupon - $4.00

Out Of Pocket Expense for Transaction #2 = $5.89
Register Rebate - $5.00

Transaction #3
(1) Gilette Fusion Power ProGlide Razor sale price $9.89
mfg coupon - $4.00

Out Of Pocket Expense for Transaction #3 = $5.89
Register Rebate - $5.00

Transaction #4
(1) Huggies Diaper $8.99
mfg coupon -$2.00

(2) Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste $4.99 each x 2 = $9.98
Walgreens BOGO deal -$4.99
(2) mfg coupon $1.00 each x 2 = -$2.00

(2) Gilette Antiperspirant & Deodorant $4.99 each x 2 = $9.98
Walgreens BOGO 50% off -$2.50
(2) mfg coupon $1.00 each x 2 = -$2.00

(3) Yellow Highlighters on clearance $0.50 each = $1.50 (for filler)

REGISTER REBATES FROM PREVIOUS TRANSACTIONS -$15.00

Out of Pocket Expense for Transaction #4 = $1.96

Total spent out of pocket for all transactions = $19.63
Total savings = $52.79 (by stacking sales, mfg coupons, and RR)

I'm pleased with that :) I know it's not the best, but that's a pretty good deal if ya ask me!

{Coupon Virgin}

After attending a Basic Couponing class a few months ago, reading multiple couponing blogs, and watching Extreme Couponing on TLC...today I bit the bullet and went on my first coupon excursion. Mallorye went with me and I think we did ok.

I spent the week clipping coupons and scouring the ads to see what the best deals were...

....then in true OCD fashion...I organized my coupon binder :)

I was nervous....I thought I had my ducks in a row...but I didn't count on stores being sold out. Walgreens was out of pretty much everything on my transactions list...so this was all I got and it wasn't just a tremendous savings.

...but I persevered. Fred's was a success!

Overall, I spent roughly $40 today for $80 worth of product. Not quite as good as the people on TV with their 98% savings...but I'm thinking 50% savings on my first trip is pretty good and I'm sure I'll just get better as I learn the ropes.

I'm excited to see what new sales the week brings :)