This & That-Kmart, Acme, Superfresh & I’m returning cheese!

I’m off to run a few errands. I have $19 to spend in catalinas at Kmart, so headed there first. I didn’t get an ad this week and the one online is so small I can barely read it. Will be back later with what I find.

Both Acme & Superfresh told me yesterday that they didn’t have next week’s ads yet, which is why I didn’t post them.

Last week, I did my weekly trip at the Pike Creek Acme. I bought this Swiss cheese, it was $10 a lb. And it’s awful. Not only does it have a funky taste, but there is no way, and I mean no way, to separate the slices. It’s like it’s a spreadable cheese rather than lunchmeat cheese. So since I have to go to Kmart anyway, I’m going to return it. I rarely return food, less than once a year. I feel weird doing it. But today is garbage day, and I just couldn’t bring myself to toss that $10 into the trash. Which reminds me, I haven’t done a garbage day post in a while, will do one later.

I’m growing mildly impatient that my new blog/site isn’t up & running yet, more on that later.

I also found $2 in RRs for Walgreen’s that expire tomorrow, so I’m stopping there too.

I realize that this post is basically filled with a whole lotta nothing, but I’ll post whatever I find after lunch while B naps.

Have a good morning everyone!

Groupon/Shutterfly deal

Today’s Groupon deal for Newark/Wilmington is a 20-page, 8×8 photo book for $10. I think that’s a pretty good deal–and Mothers and Fathers day aren’t that far off!

Win some, lose some! Just a so-so night at CVS; + tips & printables!

I’m not a couponer that whines about empty shelves, but it is disappointing. Especially when I was trying to walk a new couponer through the deals. Last evening I posted several transactions I had planned. We went to the Landenberg/Newark Road store. They are completely out of all things Crest/Glide. No toothpaste, no mouthwash or dental floss. We were able to get the Herbal Essences–picked over but still a decent selection. But my plan was to then roll those Extra Care Bucks (ECBs) into Crest, then Crest again, then Irish Spring. They’re out of the Irish Spring too!

The cashier deducted the full $3.50 max amt allowed from the ‘free’ Herbal Essences coupon, even though it was only priced at $2.99. Nice little bonus. So for $1.47, she got 2 HE products and 3 Gain detergents, plus has $2 ECBs to roll. I also gave her the Crest/Glide coupons in case she wishes to return. I know they get trucks on Tuesdays.

Next week’s ad has Allegra for $6.99 with $6.99 back in ECBs. Go to smartsource.com for a $2 printable coupon or check your 3/6 Smartsource inserts. Make sure you choose the $2 coupon, not the $4 one–wrong size package.

I did ok. Paid $0.42 for a big box of 84 Pampers plus two tubs of CVS brand wipes. Great deal, huh? Unfortunately it cost me $23 in ECBs and a $2 Pampers coupon, got $10 ECBs back. So I’ll be looking for ECB moneymakers like the Allegra to build back up. I’m down to $10! I’m seriously considering going back this week for the Tena, just to gain $2.50, ha ha.

(Tena incontinence products are 9.99 with 9.99 back in ECBs. $2.50 printable here )

Let’s see……Tena + Irish Spring, would cost me $13. Pay with $10 ECBs, $2.50 Tena coupon + $0.50 Irish Spring coupon from yesterday’s paper. Get $12 ECBs back.  Yep, I see another CVS trip in my week.

very cheap batteries at Superfresh

There’s a bin of clearanced batteries at Superfresh. They are Rayovac and they are the 8-packs. Marked down to $1.62. Get your $1 printables HERE.That’s a link to their facebook coupon page, so you have to be on facebook and you have to like them to access the coupons.

This was at the Kennett Square store. Your selection may vary!