{Adventures In} Couponing

So I just got a fantastic deal on these razors (below) and couldn't keep it in - I had to share. Here is how you get two packages of razors for only $5.15.

• Clip BOGO Gillette Coupon in 2/3 Red Plum Insert - this promises a $11.99 savings no matter how much the cost of the item is. 
• Clip $2/1 Venus Disposable Razor coupon in 3/3 P&G Insert
• Wait for Target to discount the razors.

If I had purchased two packages of disposable razors at full price without coupons, this is how much I would have spent:

$11.50 X 2 = $23.00

Here it is with coupons and the sale price at Target:

$11.50 - $1.93 (Target sale price) = $9.57 X 2 = $19.14 - $11.99 (BOGO coupon) = $7.15 - $2.00 (P&G coupon) = $5.15 or nearly 80% savings.

Pretty crazy, right? Razors are unbelievably expensive and this makes them reasonable. I made sure to rummage through my mom's inserts so I was able to get 6 of these guys for about $15.00. Hopefully it will last me until the next BOGO coupon. With couponing like this, why would I ever pay full price?

{Baby Swag} For Easter

What will I be wearing for Easter? I have no freaking clue. What will Baby K be wearing for Easter? I've had it picked out for weeks! (Isn't that how it always works?) Easter is super early this year, so hopefully the weather cooperates because baby needs to wear this outfit because I have no plan B it's adorable. 

One - Two - Three - Four

And while we're on the topic of Easter, here's a look at Baby K's Easter Basket. I obsessed over the Pottery Barn ruffle Easter basket forever and when I decided to pull the trigger, it was sold out. UGH. Learn from my mistake and act fast, my friends. So just when I was about to give up, who came through for me? Target. That's right, Target. Is it just me or has Target really stepped up their Easter game this year? Anyway, I just love how her basket turned out. 

All items from Target

We went with a more minimal approach for her first Easter because, well, she not even a year old yet and we buy her tons of crap gifts through out the year. This year will be pretty anti-climactic so I cannot wait until next year when she'll be running around searching for her Easter eggs. 

Where are your Easter finds from?

{Adventures In} Couponing

Are you as obsessed with TLC's "Extreme Couponing" show as I am?! If you are into couponing and live in Southern California, you know that extreme couponing does not exist here. (I'm sure you can get close, but it will likely drive you crazy.) Local grocery stores no longer double coupons and now that shows like "Extreme Couponing" have become popular, retailers actually try to limit the amount of couponing one can do in a typical visit. So here's how to save a TON of money at Target - Extreme Modest Couponing Style.

General Guidelines:

• Use both manufacture coupons and Target coupons. They can be combined for even more savings!
• Wait until Target offers gift cards for specific items purchased. You can make money from purchasing items that you would ordinarily purchase anyway. 

Here is just a sample from a recent trip I made to Target:

Swaddlers Size 4 & 5 diapers - $37.99 each. I had 3 coupons, 2 that were from the manufacture ($3.00 off total) and 1 from Target ($1.50 off). Target had a promotion that if you bought 2 boxes, you'd receive a $20.00 gift card. Yes, you are buying $70.00 worth of diapers in one sitting, but you get a $20 gift card making your purchase $50.00.

Enfamil 23 oz. Formula - $22.99 each. I had 1 Target coupon ($5.00) off. Target had a promotion that if you bought 2 packages, you'd receive a $10.00 gift card. This makes your total $30.00!

Charmin Toilet Paper and Bounty Paper Towels - $15.99 each. I had 3 coupons, 2 that were from the manufacturer ($1.00 off total) and 1 from Target ($0.50 off). Target had a promotion that if you bought both items, you'd receive a $5.00 gift card. This makes your total $25.00!

Venus Razors - $15.59 for a 4 pk. of refill cartridges & $8.59 for a starter set. I had 2 coupons, 1 that was from the manufacturer ($5.00 off if you purchase both) and 1 from Target ($5.00 off if you purchase both). Less both coupons, that's $14.00 for 6 razors total! This is a perfect example of how using manufacturer and Target coupons can get you ridiculous savings!

So how did I do? When all was said and done, between sale prices, manufacturer coupons, Target coupons and gift cards, I saved $117.83. Holy hell, that's a lot of money!

Even though Extreme Couponing may be dead in Southern California, who says that you can't save a BOATLOAD of money anyway!