Bloom: Super Doubles

P1060843This will be a good example of Super Doubles (which they also offer at other national stores, like Kmart), “overage” and how to use a $$/$$ store coupon. Bloom is doubling coupons worth $1.99 and under, 20 coupons a day, one trip per day. There was also a $10/35 coupon in our local paper, which can be (usually) used before the rest of your coupons. So here goes!

Here is what I bought:

(4) AirWick Freshmatic Ultra I-motion: on sale $6.24- $6 coupon= .24c ea

(4) Ziplock EZ Zip freezer bags: on sale $2-$1 coupon x2- FREE

(2) Glad Force Flex trash bags: on clearance for $2.99- $1 coupon x2= .99c

(4) Smart Balance Butter Blend w/ Olive Oil: on sale $1.64- $1.50 coupon x2=  -$1.36 overage on each one (extra money toward other product! Not all stores do this)

(2) Smart Balance Butter Blend w/ Omega 3s: on sale $1.64- $1.50 coupon x2= -$1.36 overage ea

(3) Wholly Salsa: $2.99- $1.50 coupon x2= FREE (not pictured)

(4) Muir Glen tomato paste: $1.17 ea- $1/2 coupon x2= .17c ea

(1) Bottle Matthew Fox Merlot: $4

(1) 6 Pack “pick your own beer” (we decided on some hard ciders and “Shock Top” for the season): $8.49

Original Total: $121.20. Bloom in store savings: $52.74 = $63.46 as the “at register” total.

I gave them the $10/35 first= $53.46

I gave them all my coupons that would double: $25.49

Then I handed them all the coupons that would not double

Final price paid: $1.49. :-)

If you store will allow it, always use your $$/$$ store coupon first, Then hand over your regular coupons. I also save any coupons that won’t double until the end, so I can watch the ones that should double and not get confused.

Most of the items I purchased were free or close to it. So in the end, the overage from the butters covered the cost of tax and anything I used coupons for that wasn’t free. Then the extra $10/35 covered the beer and most of the wine. It was a fun trip!

Here’s to living: Happier, Healthier, more FRUGAL lives!

~FrugalMegan~

ps- Have a great money saving tip to share? send it in to frugalmegan @gmail.com. Every Friday is “Frugal Friends’ Friday” where I highlight what others are doing to save their family money. This week, I didn’t get any tips :-( So be sure to send them in!

6 Responses to “Bloom: Super Doubles”

  1. Whitney 25 September 2009 at 2:29 pm #

    I thought I was set for 3 weeks since I sent you 3 tips last week. Sorry!
    My tip for the week: Freezer Meal Swap
    It adds variety to your meals as well as having a meal in the freezer with quick prep time so you’re less likely to order take out or eat out :) .

  2. laura 25 September 2009 at 5:50 pm #

    Great site! Here is a money saving tip…LESS MEAT! Try going off slow -One or 2 meals during the day. It is easy to substitute meat for beans or some other type of protein.

    Laura

  3. Katie Wean 28 September 2009 at 4:32 pm #

    I think my husband lost all respect for my couponing skills after reading this, haha!

  4. Lenka 4 October 2009 at 5:28 am #

    I put you in my best blogs on my blogs site bar. Love the way you do your website. Good luck and thanks for your savings tips.
    Lenka
    http://www.savingsblogs.blogspot.com

  5. Megan 5 October 2009 at 12:27 pm #

    Thanks Lenka! I love that you enjoy the site! I think your site is just fantastic

  6. Proimeth 5 October 2009 at 12:30 pm #

    Very cute :-) ))),


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