Not So Great Tom Thumb Trip

This was my first attempt at doing the Tom Thumb Living Well promo. I didn't plan things out very well at all and got up to the register with my transactions not grouped together and my coupons not sorted properly. I know, major violation of the Couponer Code of Ethics! But it was just a bad morning for me. To top it off, I had a very UN-friendly cashier! I spent way more out of pocket than I should have, but I still got to stock up on a lot of stuff we needed. So here goes...

I did three separate transactions to maximize my savings and roll my $10 catalinas. You can read more about the Living Well promo and other coupon matchups here.

Transaction #1:

4 Fiber One Toaster Pastries - $2 each (used $.50/1 from 4/19 ss)

2 Kashi Go Lean Crunch - $3 each (used $1.50/2 printable)

2 Sun Chips - $3 each (used $1/2 printable)

1 Triscuit Crackers - $3.49

2 Capri Sun Sunrise - $1.99 each (used $1/1 from 4/19 SS)

2 Smart Balance Spreads - $2.50 each (used $1/2 from 4/5 SS)

1 Smart Balance Butter Blends Sticks - $2.50 (used free item coupon from 4/5 SS)

Used $10 OYNO from my mom's purchase! (Thank You Mommy!!!)

Total OOP: $14.57

Received $10 OYNO from Living Well promo

Transaction #2:

2 Kashi Go Lean Crunch - $3 each (used $1.50/2 printable)

2 Kraft Salad Dressing - $2.49 each (used $1.50/1 from 3/29 SS)

5 Bertolli Premium Pasta Sauces - $2 each (used $1/1 from 4/5 SS)

2 Kellogg Special K Cereal Bars - $2.59 each

1 Special K Crackers - $3.19 (used $1/1 printable)

2 Skippy Peanut Butter - $2.50 each (used $.40/1 from 3/29 or 4/5 SS)

1 Pam Cooking Spray - $3.49 (used $.55/1 from 3/29 SS)

2 Dreamfield Pasta - $2 each (used $1/1 printable)

Used $10 OYNO from Transaction #1

Total OOP: $17.59

Received: $10 OYNO from Living Well promo

Transaction #3: (This is where it gets ugly! I got frustrated with the cashier and just threw everything else up on the register in one final transaction!)

5 Velveeta Shells & Cheese - $2 each

1 Safeway Refreshe Water (was supposed to be on Trans #2 to be free w/purchase of 3 Special K products, but cashier was nice enough to apply that discount on this transaction)

2 Smart Balance Oil - $3 each (used $1/1 from 4/5 RP)

2 Ozarka Sprt Top 6pk - $1.99 each

6 Hershey's Special Dark Bars - $1.79 each, plus $5 WYB $10 (used $1/1 from 4/19 SS)

4 Classico Pasta Sauce - $2 each (used $1/2 printable)

4 Safeway Pasta - 2 FREE with purchase 2 Classico Pasta Sauces

2 French's Honey Dijon Mustard - $2.64 each (used $1/1 from 3/29 SS)

3 Coca-Cola 2-liters - $1.33 each WYB 3

2 McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning (used $1/1 printable)

4 Chef Boyardee Ravioli - $1 each

2 Mission Tortillas - $2.50 each (used $1/1 printable)

3 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 4ct - $1.29 each (used $.25/1 from 2/8 GM and $.40/2 from 4/5 SS)

2 Trop50 Orange Juice - $2.50 each (used $1/1 printable)

5 Healthy Choice Natural Frozen Dinners - $1.99 each WYB 5 (used $1/2 printable)

2 Jenny O Ground Turkey - $3.50 each

2 Pillsbury Chicken Thighs - $3.13-3.17 each

2 Fresh Express Salads - $1 each

1 Buitoni Pasta - $2.50 (used $1/1 Wine Tag)

1 Buitoni Pasta Sauce (used $1/1 Wine Tag)

Used $10 OYNO from Transaction #2

Used $5 off $50 purchase from Entertainment Passbook

Total OOP: $60.12

Received: $10 OYNO from Living Well Promo, $1 OYNO from McCormick, $2 OYNO from Ozarka, $3 OYNO from Pillsbury, $4 OYNO from Kraft, $1/2 Ozarka Coupon

Grand Total for the day: $92.28 OOP OUCH!!!

Retail Value: $253.38

Savings: 64%

The good news is, I still have $19 to use on my next purchase!