As you can see, there haven't been any new posts from me in a very long time. Earlier this year, our family decided to take a huge leap of faith. After much thought, my husband and I decided to pack up the family and move to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Between job searches, road trips to scout the area, getting our local home ready to sell, buying a new home, packing up, and moving cross-country, my time was at a premium and something had to give. So, this blog was put on hold. Today I started a new blog featuring mostly Wyoming deals, Thrifty Wyoming Mom. At this point, I'm planning on leaving Reality Couponing in Rochester up, since there are still some helpful links available to any readers who stumble upon it.
I hope you have found this blog useful and wish you many happy (and inexpensive) shopping trips in the future!
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
It's Mega Swag Bucks Day -- Have you done your search yet?
I've
done one search already on Swagbucks today. Have you? Every Friday is Mega Swag
Bucks Day, where the chances of being rewarded large denominations of Swag Bucks
is increased. What are you waiting for? Go do your searches
now!
Not familiar with Swagbucks? Here's the deal:
Swagbucks is a search engine (like Google or Yahoo). You are awarded points randomly (called Swag Bucks) when you search the Internet, answer surveys, watch videos, play games, etc. Once you sign up (it's free!), you can also refer friends and family and earn points from their referrals.
I normally earn my points through doing the web searches only (and really, who doesn't already do that? Why not get rewarded for what you're already doing?). I seem to get points after my third or fourth search and I try to do it once in the morning and again in the evening. When I earn points for a search, they are generally in the 7 - 10 point range. I've also done some surveys and earned a bunch of points very quickly. And every Friday is Mega Swag Bucks Day, where the odds of winning high-value Swag Bucks are increased.
Swag Bucks are redeemed in the Swagstore. While there are a lot of things to choose from, my favorite item hands down is the $5 Amazon gift card for 450 points. I know, that sounds like a lot of points, right? Trust me, if you commit to doing 2 searches per day, the points can add up quickly. I started using Swagbucks in June 2011 and and have happily cashed in for Amazon gift cards which really help with my Christmas shopping. Who doesn't like saving money on gifts?!
Interested? Sign up at Swagbucks (remember, it's free) and start earning free stuff!
Amazon gift cards earned in 2011: $45
Amazon gift cards earned in 2012: $65
Not familiar with Swagbucks? Here's the deal:
Swagbucks is a search engine (like Google or Yahoo). You are awarded points randomly (called Swag Bucks) when you search the Internet, answer surveys, watch videos, play games, etc. Once you sign up (it's free!), you can also refer friends and family and earn points from their referrals.
I normally earn my points through doing the web searches only (and really, who doesn't already do that? Why not get rewarded for what you're already doing?). I seem to get points after my third or fourth search and I try to do it once in the morning and again in the evening. When I earn points for a search, they are generally in the 7 - 10 point range. I've also done some surveys and earned a bunch of points very quickly. And every Friday is Mega Swag Bucks Day, where the odds of winning high-value Swag Bucks are increased.
Swag Bucks are redeemed in the Swagstore. While there are a lot of things to choose from, my favorite item hands down is the $5 Amazon gift card for 450 points. I know, that sounds like a lot of points, right? Trust me, if you commit to doing 2 searches per day, the points can add up quickly. I started using Swagbucks in June 2011 and and have happily cashed in for Amazon gift cards which really help with my Christmas shopping. Who doesn't like saving money on gifts?!
Interested? Sign up at Swagbucks (remember, it's free) and start earning free stuff!
Amazon gift cards earned in 2011: $45
Amazon gift cards earned in 2012: $65
Amazon gift cards earned in 2013:
$5
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
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Monday, February 4, 2013
More 2/3 - 2/9 Tops shopping: tuna + more cereal = free gas
I stopped into Tops again today for (surprise surprise) more cheap cereal! Here is a look at today's purchases:
2 boxes Corn Chex - $1.50 each, see notes
On sale 4/$10, used 2 $0.50 coupons (double to $1) printed from here
Notes: These are part of a current gas promo, where you earn 200 bonus gas points for every 4 select boxes you buy (that's $0.20 off per gallon!). Also, activate the $0.50 eCoupon at SavingStar before shopping so you can get some money back.
2 boxes Rice Chex - $1.50 each, see notes
On sale 4/$10, used 2 $0.50 coupons (double to $1) printed from here
Notes: These are part of the above gas promo. Alternatively, the above $0.50 eCoupon at SavingStar can be used on these instead.
2 boxes Cheerios - $1.50 each, see notes
On sale 4/$10, used 4 $0.50 coupons (double to $1) printed from here
Notes: These are part of the above gas promo. Activate the $0.50 eCoupon at SavingStar before shopping so you can get some money back.
2 boxes Cinnamon Jacks - $1.50 each, see notes
On sale 4/$10, used 2 $0.50 coupons (double to $1) found on the back of boxes previously purchased
Notes: These are part of the above gas promo. Also, check the backs of any boxes you buy. The ones I purchased today had $0.50 coupons on the back (exp. 11/30/13) just like the ones I bought a few weeks ago.
4 pouches StarKist tuna - $0.70 each
On sale 4/$5, used 2 $0.55 off 2 coupons (double to $1.10) printed from their Facebook page
Note: I can get cans of tuna cheaper at Aldi (which I'd prefer) but my husband really likes the convenience of these pouches. If you're looking for the cheapest way to get tuna, you might want to skip this purchase. :-)
Today's shopping trip had a retail cost of $40.68 and I paid $14.80 after coupons and discounts, for a savings of about 64%. My gas discount is now $4.10 per gallon -- which means FREE gas for me. I love free gas!!!
I'll be stopping in for probably one more round of cereal (if the kind I want is in stock), more tuna, and a few other items. Until tomorrow, happy shopping!
On sale 4/$10, used 2 $0.50 coupons (double to $1) printed from here
Notes: These are part of a current gas promo, where you earn 200 bonus gas points for every 4 select boxes you buy (that's $0.20 off per gallon!). Also, activate the $0.50 eCoupon at SavingStar before shopping so you can get some money back.
2 boxes Rice Chex - $1.50 each, see notes
On sale 4/$10, used 2 $0.50 coupons (double to $1) printed from here
Notes: These are part of the above gas promo. Alternatively, the above $0.50 eCoupon at SavingStar can be used on these instead.
2 boxes Cheerios - $1.50 each, see notes
On sale 4/$10, used 4 $0.50 coupons (double to $1) printed from here
Notes: These are part of the above gas promo. Activate the $0.50 eCoupon at SavingStar before shopping so you can get some money back.
2 boxes Cinnamon Jacks - $1.50 each, see notes
On sale 4/$10, used 2 $0.50 coupons (double to $1) found on the back of boxes previously purchased
Notes: These are part of the above gas promo. Also, check the backs of any boxes you buy. The ones I purchased today had $0.50 coupons on the back (exp. 11/30/13) just like the ones I bought a few weeks ago.
4 pouches StarKist tuna - $0.70 each
On sale 4/$5, used 2 $0.55 off 2 coupons (double to $1.10) printed from their Facebook page
Note: I can get cans of tuna cheaper at Aldi (which I'd prefer) but my husband really likes the convenience of these pouches. If you're looking for the cheapest way to get tuna, you might want to skip this purchase. :-)
Today's shopping trip had a retail cost of $40.68 and I paid $14.80 after coupons and discounts, for a savings of about 64%. My gas discount is now $4.10 per gallon -- which means FREE gas for me. I love free gas!!!
I'll be stopping in for probably one more round of cereal (if the kind I want is in stock), more tuna, and a few other items. Until tomorrow, happy shopping!
Sunday, February 3, 2013
2/3 - 2/9 Tops shopping: cereal stock-up galore & more!
If you've read my blog for a while, you've probably seen me mention that I try to stick to a grocery budget of $75 or less per week. I'm pretty sure I'll be within my budget this week, and the biggest portion of it will be dedicated to stocking up on cereal. We always need cereal (how do kids manage to eat so much of it???) and there is a *great* gas points deal at Tops this week in conjunction with great coupon match-ups to go with the sales prices. I made 3 transactions today:
Transaction 1
4 boxes Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch - $1.00 each, see note
On sale 4/$10, used 4 $0.75 coupons (double to $1.50) printed from here
Note: These are part of a gas promo -- earn 200 extra gas points for every 4 select boxes of cereal you buy.
4 boxes Peanut Butter Toast Crunch - $1.00 each, see note
On sale 4/$10, used 4 $0.75 coupons (double to $1.50) printed from here
Note: These are part of the above gas promo.
2 Freschetta pizzas - $3.00 each
On sale 2/$8 (must buy multiples of 2 for the sale price), used 2 $1.00 coupons printed from their Facebook page
The retail cost the this transaction was $44.10 and I paid $14.00 after discounts and coupons, for a savings of 68%.
Transaction 2
4 boxes Cheerios - $1.50 each, see notes
On sale 4/$10, used 4 $0.50 coupons (double to $1.00) printed from here
Note: These are part of the above gas promo. Activate the $0.50 eCoupon at SavingStar before shopping so you can get some money back.
4 boxes Fiber One 80 Calories Chocolate cereal - $1.00 each, see note
On sale 4/$10, used 4 $0.75 coupons (double to $1.50) printed from here
Note: These are part of the above gas promo.
2 packages Jello Mix-ins - $0.34 each
On sale 3/$4, used 2 $1.00 coupons from the 1/13 SmartSource coupon insert
The retail cost of this transaction was $39.10 and I paid $10.67 after coupons and discounts, for a savings of about 73%.
Transaction 3
2 boxes Rice Chex - $1.50 each, see notes
On sale 4/$10, used 2 $0.50 coupons (double to $1.00) printed from here
Note: These are part of the above gas promo. Activate the $0.50 eCoupon at SavingStar before shopping so you can get some money back.
2 boxes Peanut Butter Toast Crunch - $1.00 each, see note
On sale 4/$10, used 2 $0.75 coupons (double to $1.50) printed from here
Note: These are part of the above gas promo.
2 boxes Honey Nut Cheerions Crunch - $1.00 each, see note
On sale 4/$10, used 2 $0.75 coupons (double to $1.50) printed from here
Note: These are part of the above gas promo.
2 boxes Fiber One 80 Calories Chocolate cereal - $1.00 each
On sale 4/$10, used 2 $0.75 coupons (double to $1.50) printed from here
Note: These are part of the above gas promo.
2 bottles Simply Grapefruit juice - $0.50 each
On sale 2/$5, used 2 $2.00 coupons printed from here a couple of days ago but I don't see it now :-(
1 dozen Tops large eggs - FREE
Priced at $2.09, used a free product Catalina coupon I found in the parking lot. :-)
The retail cost of the third transaction was $44.59 and I paid $10.00 after discounts and coupons, for a savings of over 77%.
Overall, today I spent $34.67 on $127.79 worth of groceries. That's a savings of approximately 73%, plus I'm at a gas discount of $3.60 per gallon (that's almost free gas and this is only the start of the 2nd week of the current earning period!).
Believe it or not, I'm planning on buying some more boxes of cereal and a few other deals throughout the week. Stay tuned for more Tops deals. Until then, happy shopping!
4 boxes Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch - $1.00 each, see note
On sale 4/$10, used 4 $0.75 coupons (double to $1.50) printed from here
Note: These are part of a gas promo -- earn 200 extra gas points for every 4 select boxes of cereal you buy.
4 boxes Peanut Butter Toast Crunch - $1.00 each, see note
On sale 4/$10, used 4 $0.75 coupons (double to $1.50) printed from here
Note: These are part of the above gas promo.
2 Freschetta pizzas - $3.00 each
On sale 2/$8 (must buy multiples of 2 for the sale price), used 2 $1.00 coupons printed from their Facebook page
The retail cost the this transaction was $44.10 and I paid $14.00 after discounts and coupons, for a savings of 68%.
Transaction 2
4 boxes Cheerios - $1.50 each, see notes
On sale 4/$10, used 4 $0.50 coupons (double to $1.00) printed from here
Note: These are part of the above gas promo. Activate the $0.50 eCoupon at SavingStar before shopping so you can get some money back.
4 boxes Fiber One 80 Calories Chocolate cereal - $1.00 each, see note
On sale 4/$10, used 4 $0.75 coupons (double to $1.50) printed from here
Note: These are part of the above gas promo.
2 packages Jello Mix-ins - $0.34 each
On sale 3/$4, used 2 $1.00 coupons from the 1/13 SmartSource coupon insert
The retail cost of this transaction was $39.10 and I paid $10.67 after coupons and discounts, for a savings of about 73%.
2 boxes Rice Chex - $1.50 each, see notes
On sale 4/$10, used 2 $0.50 coupons (double to $1.00) printed from here
Note: These are part of the above gas promo. Activate the $0.50 eCoupon at SavingStar before shopping so you can get some money back.
2 boxes Peanut Butter Toast Crunch - $1.00 each, see note
On sale 4/$10, used 2 $0.75 coupons (double to $1.50) printed from here
Note: These are part of the above gas promo.
2 boxes Honey Nut Cheerions Crunch - $1.00 each, see note
On sale 4/$10, used 2 $0.75 coupons (double to $1.50) printed from here
Note: These are part of the above gas promo.
2 boxes Fiber One 80 Calories Chocolate cereal - $1.00 each
On sale 4/$10, used 2 $0.75 coupons (double to $1.50) printed from here
Note: These are part of the above gas promo.
2 bottles Simply Grapefruit juice - $0.50 each
On sale 2/$5, used 2 $2.00 coupons printed from here a couple of days ago but I don't see it now :-(
1 dozen Tops large eggs - FREE
Priced at $2.09, used a free product Catalina coupon I found in the parking lot. :-)
The retail cost of the third transaction was $44.59 and I paid $10.00 after discounts and coupons, for a savings of over 77%.
Overall, today I spent $34.67 on $127.79 worth of groceries. That's a savings of approximately 73%, plus I'm at a gas discount of $3.60 per gallon (that's almost free gas and this is only the start of the 2nd week of the current earning period!).
Believe it or not, I'm planning on buying some more boxes of cereal and a few other deals throughout the week. Stay tuned for more Tops deals. Until then, happy shopping!
Friday, February 1, 2013
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