Welcome to another edition of Super Savings Saturday!

The past week was a really difficult one for me. Here in New England, we had torrential rain 3 days in a row. Combine that with a leaking roof and I was in misery! On Wednesday night, I was awake until 4:00 AM, cleaning up a dripping hallway ceiling. Needless to say, this has caused tons of grief and my sleep is completely messed up. I’m trying my best to get back on track, but it’s a challenge for sure.

In addition to that, I had 2 cooking failures: a new recipe for bean soup and a very bad roasted chicken. I was trying to multi-task, which never goes well. I was much too distracted and over tired. (Does anything ever go right with a lack of sleep?!) Hungry Bear took pity on me and we went out for dinner both nights—something we rarely do.

The only thing that went well was couponing. (Seriously, going to Rite Aid was a high point.) Also, I was able to use Checkout 51 for the very first time! Because my phone isn’t great, I could never get the App to load properly. I reset the phone and now it’s working. If you too have been on the fence, definitely try it. I love Checkout 51 and plan to use it regularly.

Shaws:

2 Dannon creamery yogurts, on sale $1.00. I used 2 $0.50 Manufacturer’s coupons (doubled). Total: Free, plus a $0.50 rebate from Checkout 51.

Bag of Earthbound Farm carrots, markdown to $0.89.

1 banana, regular price $0.49/Lb. Total: $0.26, plus a $0.25 rebate from Checkout 51.

2 Perdue chickens, on sale $0.88/Lb. Total: $13.03 for both.  (One of these was part of my cooking disaster and tasted horrible.)

Market Basket:

1 Macintosh apple, regular price $0.99/Lb. Total: $0.66, plus a $0.25 rebate from Checkout 51.

Pearl onions, marked down to $0.48.

Barilla sauce, on sale $1.50. I used a $1.00 Manufacturer’s coupon. Total: $0.50!

Noxema razors, regular price $2.88. I used a $2.00 Manufacturer’s coupon. Total: $0.88!

2 Orville Redenbacher popcorn, on sale $2.50 each. I used 2 $2.00 Manufacturer’s coupons. Total: $1.00 for both!

Rite Aid:

2 Puracyn foot wash, rain check items, $10.00 with a $10.00 Up reward. Total: Free!   (Medicines are expensive, so it’s great to find first aid freebies.)

Did you use any coupons or rebates this week?

It’s Super, it’s Saturday, and it’s time for savings! This week, I found tons of good stuff. I shopped at 3 stores and most of the deals were at Shaw’s. (I love their double coupon policy and 3-day sales the most.) I skipped the drugstores, except for a Rite Aid rain check. Not a single store in my area had the free Puracyn foot wash and I checked 4!

Target:

GE light bulbs, on sale $3.11 and similar to a coupon stack I did previously. Total: $0.11!   (I use these in my bathroom vanity.)

Black flip flops, clearance price $1.75.   (I thought I would use these next summer but it’s been over 70 degrees here in New England most of the week! These are cute and comfy for the price.)

2 Pull Ups, details here. Total: $4.74!

Shaw’s:

Carolina rice pilaf, on sale $1.00. I used a $0.50 Manufacturer’s coupon (doubled). Total: Free!

2 Everyday Essential chips, on sale 3/$5.00. I used a $2.00/2 store coupon. Total: $0.67 each!   (Hungry Bear begs for chips, so I was happy to surprise him with a little treat.)

2 Everyday Essential pretzels, on sale 3/$5.00. I used a $2.50/2 store coupon. Total: $0.67 each!   (My fav snack!)

2 Everyday Essential Free & Clear detergent, on sale $1.99. I used 2 $1.00 store coupons. Total: $0.99 each!   (Don’t overlook deals on good generics. This stuff cleans as well as Purex or All and it’s much more affordable.)

2 Classico pasta sauce, on sale 2/$3.00. I used a $0.75/2 Manufacturer’s coupon (doubled). Total: $1.50 for 2!

2 Everyday Essential turkey deli meat, regular price $2.99. These had $1.50 mark down stickers. Total: $3.00 for 2!   (Great to have on hand for quick lunches. I only buy when it’s reduced.)

Market Basket:

I found a great deal on cold rotisserie chicken that costs less than half the price of the hot chickens. There were 4 packs of split breasts for $1.29/Lb and I grabbed all of them. If you’d like to buy some, I found them in the cold case across from the milk.

I shredded all of the meat and it filled a gallon-sized Ziploc. It was so convenient to have to hand for dinners and lunches throughout the week!

Pack # 1:  $2.65

Pack # 2:  $2.33

Pack # 3:  $1.79

Pack # 4:  $1.63

I don’t regularly find this chicken deal, but it’s great when I do. (Not only the price, but getting to take a cooking break, too).

Did you find any “Super Savings” this week? Feel free to comment!