[asovich]

Here's how I did at Bloom today:

Transaction #1
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> 2 boxes Quaker Chewy Granola $5.98 - $2.25 = $3.73 (or $1.86 each)
> Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce $1.59 - $1.50 = $0.09
> Sure Solid Deodorant $2.89 - $2.25 = $0.64
> French's Worcestershire Sauce $1.69 - $1.50 = $0.19
> Dial Handsoap $1.82 - $1.05 = $0.78
> Mahatma Rice $2.00 - $1.50 = $0.50
> Betty Crocker Frosting $1.62 - $1.20 = $0.42
> French's Fried Onions $3.82 - $2.25 = $1.57
> 2 Knorr Rice $2.00 - $2.25 = FREE ($0.25)
> Q-Tips $1.89 - $0.90 = $0.99
> McCormicks Zesty Herb Marinade $0.79 - $1.50 = FREE ($0.71)
> McCormicks Mojito Lime Marinade $0.79 - $0.71 = $0.08
> French's Yellow Mustard $1.48 - $1.50 = FREE ($0.02)
> Pepperidge Farm Baked Naturals Crackers $3.49 - $2.25 = $1.24
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> Transaction #2
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> Betty Crocker Choc Chip Cookie Mix $2.43 - $1.20 = $1.23
> Nestle Choc Chips $2.76 - $2.25 = $0.51
> Mentos Gum $0.89 - $1.65 = FREE ($0.76)
> Mentos Gum $0.89 - $1.65 = FREE ($0.76)
> Tyson Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings $3.00 - $1.65 = $1.35
> Tyson Buffalo Chicken $3.00 - $1.65 = $1.35
> Yoplait Yogurt (6 cups) $4.20 - $1.20 = $3.00 (or $0.50 each)
> McCormick Crushed Pepper Flakes $1.97 - $2.25 = FREE (0.28)
> Pepperidge Farm Baked Naturals Pretzels $3.49 - $2.25 = $1.24
> McCain Frozen Potato Smilies $2.99 - $2.25 = $0.74
> Sargento Deli Sliced Swiss $3.19 - $1.50 = $1.69
> Red Baron Pepperoni French Bread Pizza $3.33 - $2.25 = $1.08
> Red Baron Pepperoni French Bread Pizza $3.33 - $2.25 = $1.08
> Red Baron Pepperoni French Bread Pizza $3.33 - $2.25 = $1.08
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> Transaction #3
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> 3 boxes Scotties tissues $2.97 - $1.50 = $1.47/3 (or 0.49 each)
> 3 boxes Scotties tissues $2.97 - $1.50 = $1.47/3 (or 0.49 each)
> 3 boxes Scotties tissues $2.97 - $1.50 = $1.47/3 (or 0.49 each)
> 4-roll Cottonelle toilet paper $4.05 - $2.25 = $1.80
> 4-roll Cottonelle toilet paper $4.05 - $2.25 = $1.80
> 4-roll Cottonelle toilet paper $4.05 - $1.50 = $2.55
> 4-roll Cottonelle toilet paper $4.05 - $1.50 = $2.55
> Mahatma Rice $2.00 - $2.25 = FREE ($0.25)
> Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner $3.00 - $2.25 = $0.75
> Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner $2.00 - $1.50 = $0.50
> Lysol Mildew Cleaner $1.99 - $1.50 = $0.49
> Lysol Kitchen Cleaner $1.54 - $1.50 = $0.04
> Tabasco Hot Sauce $1.59 - $1.50 = $0.09
> Shedd Country Crock Butter $2.39 - 1.35 = $1.04
> Red Baron Deep Dish Cheese Pizza $3.33 - $2.25 = $1.08
> Ziploc Freezer Bags $3.00 - 1.20 = $0.80
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> Overall -- the total amount for all three transactions totaled
> $159.57. I saved $103.76. Out of pocket was $55.81.
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