Our first stop was Walgreens - shelf price $72.81
6 Maalox - $5.24ea, $31.44 ($6.99, on sale for 25% off)
5 Chex Mix - $1.33ea, $6.65
8 Diet Pepsi - $1.25ea, $10
Subtotal $48.09, less six $5 off Maalox, two $.50 off 2 Chex Mix, five $.33 off Chex Mix store coupon, eight $.25 off Pepsi store coupon
Total $13.44, received back $13.50 RR ($10 for spending $30 on Maalox, $3.50 for 5 Chex Mix)
$.06 profit!!
Then, on to Rite Aid - shelf price $98.69
6 GE Soft White light bulbs, 4pk - $1.99ea, $11.94 (LIMIT SIX)
2 Special K cereal bars - $2.50ea, $5
1 Animal Planet toy - $1.99 (90% clearance)
4 mini Christmas lights - $.39ea, $1.56 (90% clearance)
3 rolls ribbon $.24ea, $.72 (90% clearance)
1 box Christmas cards - $.99 (90% clearance)
1 snowman tin - $.59 (90% clearance)
1 medium gift bag - $.29 (90% clearance)
2 small gift bags - $.19ea, $.38 (90% clearance)
1 box shortbread cookies - $.10 (90% clearance)
Subtotal $23.56, less $1 off two Special K
Total $22.56, received back $11.94 +UPs ($1.99 for each box of light bulbs, LIMIT SIX)
Out of pocket $10.62!!
The Special K bars were a test. Someone had heard that they might be producing a $1 +UP per box; they're not, and that's fine. They make a fairly healthy snack and Andy likes to take one to work with him sometimes.
With all the awesome monthly "hidden" +UPs for January ending yesterday, we're eagerly awaiting the discovery of the new ones. This is usually how Rite Aid addicts discover the monthly bonus +UPs - by buying one or two items to see if something works and sharing the results. The Special K bars don't work. =D
My store had a small little section of leftover Christmas clearance at 90% off so I took a good amount of it off their hands. The Animal Planet toy will be a great birthday gift for my baby nephew this summer, and the other seasonal items will get packed away for next year.
Today was a fairly small trip overall. There wasn't much I particularly wanted beyond the Maalox, Chex Mix, and light bulbs so I'm happy that I was able to find everything I was looking for.
Next week, however. Ohhhh next week is shaping up to be one hell of a trip!!
Aside: we also made a quick stop at Giant Eagle today for milk, produce, eggs, bagels, and some BOGO sirloin tip roasts to the tune of $23.53.
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