Welcome to another edition of Super Savings Saturday!

It was a week full of deals, except at the drug stores. Can you believe I stopped into CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens, and left each empty handed?! That only happens to me on rare occasions, and when it does, I have to fight my urge to buy something. I’m happy to report that I didn’t get any junk that wasn’t on my list and stayed on budget.

Hannaford:

9 Bayer aspirin, regular price $2.59 each. I used 3 $10.00/3 Manufacturer’s coupons (marked down to $7.77). Total: Free!    (I searched at Target, Wal-Mart, and 3 drugstores before I found any Bayer. Because the coupon was such a high value, stocks everywhere were totally depleted. I ended up finding some in Hannaford of all places. No overage, which I would’ve liked, but tons of free meds.)

2 Rib eye steaks, on sale $4.99/Lb. Total: $14.58. (Normally, the price is $12.49/Lb, so this was a huge reduction. I’m always on the lookout for unadvertised sales like this one.)

Shaw’s:

Everyday Essential bath tissue, on sale $2.99. Total: $2.99. (A fantastic price for the large pack. I try to stock up at $0.24 a roll or less. I would’ve bought more, but the limit was only 1.)

2 Everyday Essential crushed tomatoes, on sale $0.77. Total: $1.54.  (I like to keep these on hand for quick soups, stews, and chili.)

Edible Arrangements:

My favorite deal was a free pineapple pop. Due to being exceptionally overpriced and out-of-the-way, I’d never been into this store. I’m glad I did, because it was a fun time. The lady working there told me that walk-ins are rare and she was super friendly. The coupon was 1 pop per person and we got double (I took Hungry Bear along). The pops are a flower-shaped pineapple and cantaloupe combo. I have no idea what they normally cost, but it was a tasty treat for an exceptionally cold New England morning.

Did you score any freebies? Feel free to share in the comments.

Welcome to another edition of Super Savings Saturday! I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful new year. Mine is off to a great start; I shopped ’til I dropped and found tons of deals.

Rite Aid:

2 GE light bulbs, on sale $3.99. I used a $2.00 Video Values coupons, stacked with 2 $1.00 manufacturer’s coupons. Total: $3.98, plus $6.00 Up Rewards.

2 Herbal Essence body washes, rain check item. Total: Free!

Shaws:

4 Perdue chickens, unadvertised sale $0.69/Lb, plus $2.00 mark down coupons on each. Total: $18.86.   (There were a dozen chickens with huge savings because they were expiring. I froze half and bulk cooked the rest, which I’ll share in an upcoming post.)

Cuisinart 8-inch pan, part of a store promotion that lasted 3 months. I collected many store stamps and saved them up to get this beauty for free! The pan represents 70 which translates into $700! Obviously, you’d be insane to think that’s a good deal. Since most of the stamps were given to me, it’s fine.

2 butter packs, on sale $1.99. Total: $3.98. (I almost never buy regular butter, as I’m more of a Smart Balance kinda girl. I needed this for baking.)

2 &UP Ten sodas, on sale $1.00. I used 2 $1.00 manufacturer’s coupons. Total: Free!

Walmart:

3 Icy Hot pain patches, regular price $1.48. I used 3 $1.00 manufacturer’s coupons. Total: $0.48 each!  (Excellent for lower back pain.)

Yoplait yogurt, details here. Total: $0.25!

Target:

I went to Target twice this week, stalking the holiday mark downs. I was tempted to buy a cartful, but restrained myself to Hanukkah goodies and freebies.

2 Hanukkah craft kits, 70% off clearance price $1.50. Total: $3.00.

2 Ocello sponges, regular price $1.00. I used 2 $1.00 manufacturer’s coupons. Total: Free!

Bic Soleil razor, on sale $5.49. I used a $3.00 manufacturer’s coupon stacked with a $2.00 Target mailer coupon. Total: $0.49!  (I love to stock up on cheap razors! Their normal cost is outrageous and they will keep indefinitely in my stockpile.)

How many freebies did you find?

Welcome to another edition of Super Savings Saturday! (Can you believe it’s the last one for 2014?) It’s been an incredible year of savings, but the final edition isn’t the best. Not only is it a day late in posting, there are barely any deals to showcase! I wish it was more exciting, but I like to keep it real around here and post the highs and lows of extreme couponing. Some weeks are stellar, others, not so much…

Christmas week tends to have very few deals in general, and this year was no exception. It’s a lot of over-priced merchandise which I always skip. (The weeks after Christmas, especially mid-January, are amazing! If you want to stock up, hit the stores then.) I will be scouring the after-holiday sales like crazy, but until then, I just focused on a few freebies and cheap tea.

Walmart:

1 lemon, details here. Total: Free!

Silk almond milk, regular price $3.38. I used a free product coupon. Total: Free!

Vaseline aloe lotion, regular price $2.99.  I used a free product coupon. Total: Free!

Target:

2 Lipton green tea, details here.  Total: $0.07 each!  (No picture of these, because I put them in a holiday gift basket.)

Loreal mousse hair color,  sale price $9.99. I used a free product coupon. Total: Free!

Did you use any coupons or get any great deals?