CVS (91.18%), Marc's (saved 28.08%) and Giant Eagle (saved average of 50.11%) Trips

I forgot to post about my trip to CVS midweek. I ended up with a screaming toddler who completed a time out in a chair in the pharmacy section. I also went to Walmart and Target, but there isn't anything worth mentioning from there.

CVS Trip:
Dulcolax Balance: $9.99-$4 IP= $5.99 (plus I earned $9.99 ECB)
Schick Hydro 5 Razor: $8.97-$5 MFQ= $3.97 (plus I earned $4 ECB)
-$9 ECB (from previous transactions)

Shelf Cost: $24.15
My OOP: $2.13 (plus I earned $13.99 ECB)
Total Savings: $22.02 (91.18%)

My percent savings is always low at Marc's because their stuff is so cheap as it is!

Marc's Trip:
Tomatoes @ $.89/lb: $1.22
2 Gal Milk: $1.98 each
1 pkg Mushrooms: $.99
Thomas English Muffins: $1.34
2 Bags Dole Salad: $.34 each using $1/1 IP (use zip code 02760 and print coupon as soon as you see link!)
2 doz Eggs: $.85 each
Huge Loaf Bakery Bread: $1.49
Bananas @ $.45/lb: $.99
4 ears Corn: $.20 each
2 pkgs Lender's Bagels: $1.34 each

Total Shelf: $22.01
My OOP: $15.83
Total Savings: $6.18 (28.08%)

I had 2 transactions at Giant Eagle, because as I was driving away I called home and Shaun asked me to pick up some pop, so I had to turn around and go back.

Giant Eagle Trips:
Transaction #1:
12 LaraBars: $.75 each using $.75/3 IP
3 boxes Cascadian Farms Granola Bars: $.83 each using $.75/1 IP
1 Met Rx BIG Bar: $.50
4 Cans Tomato Soup: FREE using $.50/2 IP (Great For Cooking Soups Q)
2 boxes Orville Reddenbacher Popcorn: $1.59 each (part of a cat deal that earned me $3 OYNO)
4 Snack Pack Puddings: $.70 each (the other part of the cat deal)
2 Philly Cream Cheese Minis: $.50 each
1 jar Salsa: $1.65
5 Heinz Ketchups: $.39 each
-$3 OYNO (from previous transactions)

Total Shelf: $57.02
My OOP: $16.58 (plus I earned $3 OYNO)
Total Savings: $40.44 (70.92%)

Transaction #2:
3- 12 pks pop: $9
1 bag Doritos: FREE (wyb 3 pops)

Total Shelf: $13.65
My OOP: $9.65
Total Savings: $4.00 (29.3%)

Giant Eagle Trip (saved average of 72.23%) and Marc's Trip (saved 17.38%)

I just can't get over how much cheaper produce is at Marc's. I have started shopping there weekly for most of my essentials and produce and then hopping across the street to Giant Eagle for the rest.

This week at Marc's I got:
Pears @ $1/lb: $1.48
Bananas @ $.49/lb: $.99
Peaches @ $1/lb: $1.86
3 Pints of Blueberries: $1 each
2- 2lb pkgs of Mini Carrots: $1 each
1 pkg Celery: $1
2 gal Milk: $2.18 each
Garlic: $.35
2 lb bag of Onions: $1
Big jug o' White Vinegar (awesome for cleaning!): $2.78
Seasoned Salt: $.67

Total Shelf: $23.59
My OOP: $19.49
Total Savings: $4.10 (17.38%)

Then at Giant Eagle:
Transaction #1:
2 Pledge Multi Surface: 1 free with BOGO and the other was $3.99 (and I earned $3 OYNO)
2 YoCrunch multi packs: $.50 each
2 Beef Roasts (BOGO): $16.33 for both
2 Pork Roats (BOGO): $9.18 for both
4 Coffeemate: FREE with $.75/1 IP
2 Keebler Vanilla Wafers: $2 each
2 Breyers Kid Yogurt multi packs: $1 each
2 bags Salad: 1 was $.69 and the other was $1.14
4 bags LifeSavers: FREE with $.50/1 IP
2 Muir Glen Tomato Pastes: FREE with $.75/1 IP
2 Muir Glen Diced Tomatoes: $.19 each with $.75/1 IP
2 pkgs Kraft Singles: $2 each
Edge Shave Gel: $.50
Cheese Ball (my splurge!): $5.49
Vlasic Pickles: $.90
-$8.13 in foodperks

Total Shelf: $122.30
My OOP: $43.31 (plus I earned $3 OYNO)
Total Savings: $78.99 (64.59%)

Transaction #2:
2 Pledge Multi Surface: 1 was FREE with BOGO Q and the other was $3.99 (plus I earned another $3 OYNO)
-$3 OYNO from previous transaction

Total Shelf: $7.50
My OOP: $1.51 (plus I earned $3 OYNO)
Total Savings: $5.99 (79.87%)

Giant Eagle Trip (Saved 70.51%) and Marc's Trip (Saved 24.55%)

Yesterday was our weekly grocery trip and we were able to get this week's groceries for only a little over $40!

We first went to Giant Eagle and got:
4 Yoplait Gogurts: $2-$.85 IP= $.30 each
4 International Delight Coffee Creamers: $1.50-$.55 IP= $.40 each
3 Viva Paper Towel Rolls: $1.99-$.60 MFQ= $.79 each
1 Viva Paper Towel Roll: $1.99-$.75 MFQ= $.49
1 Dole Plastic Jar Fruits: $2-$1.50 MFQ= $.50
Grapes: $2.19
1 Maxwell Coffee House: $5.99-$.75 MFQ= $4.49
2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs: $2.49-$.75 IP= $.99 each
1 Colgate Toothbrush: $1.50-$.75 MFQ= FREE
Bananas: $.96

Shelf Cost: $54.86
My OOP: $16.18
Total Savings: $38.68 (70.51%)


Next, we went to Marc's where so many things are so much cheaper than at the grocery store and got:

2 Doz Eggs: $.50 each
4 Cans Hunt Tomato Sauce: $.72 each
1 Container Onion Powder: $.67
1 Green Pepper: $.36
4 Apples: $1.53
1 Cantaloupe: $.99
2 Loaves Home Pride Wheat Bread: $.87 each
2 Gal Milk: $2.18 each
2 Boxes Cheese Nips: $.67 each
2 Aunt Jemima Syrup: $2.88-$1/2 IP= $2.38 each
1 Pint Blueberries: $1
1 Crisco Butter Spray: $1.98
1 Pint 1/2-and-1/2: $1.38
1 Lb Strawberries: $1.67

Total Shelf: $34.01
My OOP: $25.66
Total Savings: $8.35 (24.55%)

Giant Eagle Trip (Saved 76.94%) & Marc's Trip

I was out by a Marc's so I decided to go there for all of the items I needed but didn't have coupns for. Their prices are so much lower than Giant Eagle, it's not even funny. Case-in-point: Bananas at Giant Eagle cost $.79/lb and they only cost $.45/lb at Marc's! I am starting to rethink where I need to shop for produce and other certain items.

My Marc's Trip:
2 Goya Palmerita Cookies (Shaun LOVES these and we haven't found them anywhere since we lived in FL): $.79 each
8 cans Gia Russa Beef Broth: $.49 each!!
2 Nickels Wheat Bread: $.99 each!
1 lb Strawberries: $1.67
Tomatoes-on-the-vine @ $1.29/lb: $2.06
2 bags of 1 lb Baby Carrots (I usually never buy baby carrots because they are so much more expensive!): $.89 each!!
2 Bags Lettuce: $1.50 each!
4 pkgs 8 oz Mushrooms: $.89 each!!
1 Green Pepper @ $1.29/lb: $.45
Garlic: $.32
Bananas @ $.45/lb: $1.58!!!
Yellow Onions (2 lb bag): $1.50
2 Marcal Small Steps TP: FREE + $.02 MM (using 2 $1/1 MFQs)
Balsamic Vinegar: $1.50
1 Gia Russa Unseasoned Bread Crumbs (big container): $1.28
1 Gia Russa Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs (big container): $1.28

My OOP: $27.57 for all that!

Giant Eagle:
1 tub Oscar Mayer Deli Meat: FREE
10 Michelina Breakfast Snackers: FREE
2 Philly Cream Cheese: $.09 each
1 Half-&-Half: $1.50
2 Cheerios: $1.13 each
4 Cinn Toast Crunch: $1.30 each
2 Honey Nut Cheerios: $.73 each
3 Hamburger Helpers: $.50 each

Shelf Cost: $52.38
My OOP: $12.08 (plus I earned a bonus $.30 off/gal for buying the cereal)
Total Savings: $40.30 (76.94%)