My "Cabin Fever" Trip!

Do you ever have one of those days where you MUST get out of the house? I had one yesterday. After the kids left for school (2 hour delay) I was really at loose ends. I thought about a quick trip to the craft store for yarn, but there wasn't much in my wallet!  So, I decided to turn to one of my favorite, low budget treat days - I call it Free Shopping!

I set a budget (yesterday was $25.00) then set out to see what I can score for that amount. I usually pick up lunch while I'm out, and that has to be included in the budget too.  Here's what I did yesterday.

Stop 1:  Rite Aid

Purchased:
1 Reach Total Care Dental Floss                         $1,79
1 Reach Ultra Care Floss                                    $2.99
2 Rice Krispies Cereal                                        $1.97 each
1 Clear Total Care Shampoo                              $4.99
1 Clear Total Care Conditioner                           $4.99
2 Stayfree                                                           $3.00 each
3 Yardley Body Wash                                        $1.67 each

Used:
$10.00 Rite Aid UP rewards
BOGO coupon for Stay Free
BOGO coupon for Clear Shampoo
3 coupons $1.00 off Yardley Body Wash
1 coupon $1.00/2 Reach floss

Total out of pocket:  $8.90
UP Rewards Received:  $12.00
Coupon Received:  $1.00 off your next shopping order

NET:  $4.10 Money Maker

NOTE:  I tried to get the free Keri Lotion, but the store was out of them. I asked for a rain check at checkout and the wonderful cashier gave me two - one for each scent!  Now, I can pick them up at my leisure and I'll get two free instead of one. Don't forget those rainchecks!

Stop #2:  CVS:

Purchased:
1 Speed Stick Deodorant            $1.99
2 Filippo Berio Olive Oil              $3.99 each  (Non-sale price $9.00!)
1 Luster 7 Whitening Toothpaste  $1.82 (75% clearance)

Used:
Speed Stick CVS coupon (Dela of the Day .99)
Coupon for $1.00/1 Speed Stick
2 coupons for $1.00/1 Filippo Berio Olive Oil

Total Out of Pocket:  $4.02

NOTE:  I also received a raincheck at CVS for the Edge Shave Gel. When I redeem it, the raincheck also guarantees that I will receive my Extra Care Bucks on the deal.

Stop #3: Martin's

Purchased:
1 Canister of Powedered Gatorade    $4.29
8 Zatarain's Rice Mixes                      $1.00 each

Used:
$3.00 off your next shopping order coupon
1 coupon .50/1 Zatarain's
2 coupons 1.00/3 Zatarain's

Total Out of Pocket:  $6.55

NOTE:  I was a very bad girl and bought Gatorade without a coupon - for full price!!!  But Brady needed it for wrestling.  For the record, it pained me.


TOTAL OUT OF POCKET:  $19.21
EARNED DOLLARS:  $13.00

NET COST OF MY SHOPPING SPREE:  $6.21