Final Tom Thumb Living Well Trip

Tonight was a bit of a mess but we made it through. I wanted to take advantage of the last day of the Tom Thumb Living Well trip so I did 3 quick transactions. (Sorry, no time for pics when I got home.)

Transaction #1:
4 Ozarka Sprt Top 6pk - $1.99 ea (used $1/2 Catalina)
2 Bright Green Facial Tissue - $1.49 ea (used $1/1 from Bright Green Flyer)
4 Newman's Own Frozen Pizza - $4.99 ea (used $1/1 printable)
Used $15 in Catalinas from previous transactions

Total OOP: $8.74
Received: $10 OYNO from Living Well and $4 OYNO from Ozarka

Transaction #2:
3 Special K Blueberry - $2.79 ea (used $1/1 printable)
1 Smart Balance 50/50 Butter Blend (coupon expired - bummer)
2 Trop50 Orange Juice - $2.50 (no coupon - new family fave!)
4 Precious String Cheese - $3.49 ea (used $1/1 peelies)
Used $14 in Catalinas from Transaction #1

Total before coupons was only $29.83 but somehow the $10 OYNO still printed!!!
Total OOP: $8.67
Received: $10 OYNO from Living Well

Transaction #3 (just to use up $10 catalina):
1 18ct Lucerne Eggs - $1.99 (used 2-$0.50 peelies on pkg)
3 Ground Turkey Rolls - $2.49 ea
4 Candy Bars - Buy 2 @ $0.99 ea, Get 2 Free (as filler)

This is where it gets funny! Somehow transaction #3 came out to less than $10 so I grabbed a magazine as a filler. Turns out I grabbed the only magazine on the rack that cost $10.99 so my OOP came to $9.44! The line behind me was getting long and impatient so I just paid and went to the customer service desk to exchange for a $2.99 Woman's Day magazine and got back $8.66.

So... Total OOP: $0.78
Only after I got home did I realize that the reason my total on Transaction #3 was off was because cashier somehow only charged me for 2 Ground Turkey Rolls. Normally that would be a good thing but it messed things up for me tonight. LOL

Grand Total OOP: $18.19
Retail Value: $107.32
Savings: 83%

Got some great deals with the Living Well promo but I'm kinda glad it's over now! My brain is fried from calculating all the scenarios!

Doing the Tom Thumb Happy Dance!

I'm so happy! I planned it all out, everything was in stock and my transactions went very smoothly! I was in and out in under 30 minutes even after a trip to customer service! I think I'm still on the money-saving high!!! I got everything in the above picture, plus 9 more Ozarkas that I was too lazy to unload from my trunk for $14.69. Check it out:

Transaction #1:

10 Ozarka Sprt-Top 6pks - $1.99 each (only 1 is pictured)

2 Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers - $2.50 each (used $1/1 printable)

2 Colgate Total - $2.99 each (used $1.50/1 printable from Aetna)

3 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 4ct - $1.50 each (used $1/3 from 4/26 SS)

Used $15 in Catalinas from previous transactions

Total OOP: $14.52

Received: $10 OYNO from Living Well promo, $3 OYNO from Pillsbury and 5-$2 OYNO from the Ozarkas - That's a total of $23 back!

Transaction #2:

4 Electrasol Powerball Tabs - $3.99 (used $2.50/1 from 4/19 SS)

1 Bright Green Bleach - $1.49 (used $1/1 printable from Tom Thumb website)

1 Bright Green Tissue - $1.49 (used $1/1 from Bright Green Flyer in-store)

20 Yoplait Light Yogurt - $0.50 each (used 3 $0.40/6 from 4/19 SS)

1 pkg Pork Chops - $6.19 (used 30% off peelie on pkg)

3 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 4ct - $1.50 each (used $1/3 from 4/26 SS)

Used $23 in Catalinas from 1st transaction above

Total OOP: $0.17 Woohoo!!!

Received: $10 OYNO from Living Well promo, $3 OYNO from Pillsbury and $2 OYNO from Yoplait Yogurts

Grand Total OOP: $14.69

Retail Value: $106.48

Savings: 86%

Plus, I still have $15 to spend on my next order! What shall I buy next? :)

(The trip to customer service was because a couple of my coupons stuck together on the first transaction so they weren't deducted. They actually charged me $20.02 and I had to go to customer service to get the other $4.50 back. Easy as pie!)

ETA: I know the pork chops weren't exactly the best deal, but I didn't have anything thawed out for dinner and $4.33 for some pork chops is still cheaper than a restaurant! ;)

Mastering The Tom Thumb Living Well Promo

I was feeling brave this morning, so I tried to give the Tom Thumb promo another try after some very careful planning. However, my planning wasn't too careful because I realized only too late that a couple of the Catalina deals I was counting on had already ended. Don't forget, you can get all the details of the Living Well Promo by clicking here.

Transaction #1:
5 Velveeta Shells & Cheese $2 ea
2 Classico Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce $2 ea (used $1/1 Wine Tag)
2 Safeway Pasta (Free with purchase of 2 Classico Sauces)
2 Ozarka Sprt Top 6pk $1.99 ea (used $1/2 Catalina)
1 Pringles Stix $1.79 ea (used $.50/1 from 3/15 or 4/5 PG)
1 Bright Green Bleach $1.49 (used $1/1 from Bright Green Flyer in store)
3 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 4ct $1.29 ea (used $1/3 from 4/26 SS)
1 Colgate Toothpaste $2.99 (used $1.50/1 printable from Aetna)
2 Oscar Mayer Deli Creations $3 ea (used Free item coupon & $1.50/1 from Kraft mailer)
Used $19 in Catalinas from last week's transactions

Total OOP: $2.97
Received: $10 OYNO from Living Well Promo, $3 OYNO from Pillsbury, $2 OYNO from Ozarka and $1/2 coupon for Ozarka

Transaction #2:
5 Velveeta Shells & Cheese $2 ea
2 Ozarka Sprt Top 6pk $1.99 ea (used $1/2 Catalina)
6 Hershey Special Dark $1.79 ea
1 Pringles Stix $1.79 ea (used $.50/1 from 3/15 or 4/5 PG)
1 McCormick Grillmates $0.99 (used $.25/1 from 1/18 RP)
2 Yoplait Yo Plus 4pk $2.50 ea (used $1.50/1 printable)
3 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 4ct $1.29 ea (used $1/3 from 4/26 SS)
1 pkg of Beef Kabobs w/Veggies $3.02 (used 50% off peelie on pkg making it $1.01 OOP!)
Used $15 in Catalinas from Transaction #1

Total OOP: $16.42
Received: $10 OYNO from Living Well Promo, $3 OYNO from Pillsbury, $2 OYNO from Ozarka and $1/2 coupon for Ozarka

Transaction #3:
3 Kraft Salad Dressing $2.49 (used $1.50/1 from 3/29 SS)
2 Ozarka Sprt Top 6pk $1.99 ea (used $1/2 Catalina)
1 Pringles Stix $1.79 ea (used $.50/1 from 3/15 or 4/5 PG)
2 Sun Chips $3 ea (used $1/2 printable)
2 Bertolli Pasta Pouch $2 ea (used $.60/1 from 4/5 UN)
1 Skippy Peanut Butter $2.50 (used $.40/1 from 4/5 UN)
1 McCormick Grillmates $0.99
1 Capri Sun Sunrise $1.99 (used $1/1 from 4/19 SS)
3 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 4ct $1.29 ea (used $1/1 from 4/26 SS)
1 18ct Lucerne Eggs $1.99 (used 2 $.75/1 peelies on carton making them $0.49 OOP!)
1 Colgate Toothpaste $2.99 (used $1.50/1 printable from Aetna)
1 pkg of Beef Kabobs w/Veggies $3.38 (used 50% off peelie on pkg making it $1.19 OOP!)
Used $15 in Catalinas from Transaction #2

Total OOP: $9.66
Received: $10 OYNO from Living Well Promo, $3 OYNO from Pillsbury, $2 OYNO from Ozarka and $1/2 coupon for Ozarka

Transaction #4:
1 Kraft Salad Dressing $2.49 (used $1.50/1 from 3/29 SS)
2 Ozarka Sprt Top 6pk $1.99 ea (used $1/2 Catalina)
1 Bertolli Pasta Pouch $2 ea (used $.60/1 from 4/5 UN)
1 Pringles Stix $1.79 ea (used $.50/1 from 3/15 or 4/5 PG)
1 Skippy Peanut Butter $2.50 (used $.40/1 from 4/5 UN)
1 Bright Green Bleach $1.49 (used $1/1 from Bright Green Flyer in store)
3 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 4ct $1.29 ea (used $1/1 from 4/26 SS)
5 Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers $1.99 ea WYB 5 (used $1/2 from 4/5 SS)
1 Colgate Toothpaste $2.99 (used $1.50/1 printable from Aetna)
Donated $1 to People with Disabilities
Used $15 in Catalinas from Transaction #3

Total OOP: $6.51
Received: $10 OYNO from Living Well Promo, $3 OYNO from Pillsbury, $2 OYNO from Ozarka and $1/2 coupon for Ozarka

Grand Total OOP: $35.08
Retail Value: $203.89
Savings: 83%

Plus, I still have $15 in Catalinas to spend on my next order!

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!