[cajun-lorelei]

Originally Posted by Beaniejumper

Made my last trip this afternoon and got:

4 3 Musketeer Bars
4 Milkbone Dog Biscuits (Large)
2 Minute Rice
1 Bakers Joy
2 Progresso Broth
4 Martha White Mix
2 Green Giant Boxed Frozen Spinach
2 Nestle Chocolate Chips
1 Coke 2 liter
1 Smart Balance Popcorn
2 No Yolks Noodles

I spent $10.03 and used exactly 20 coupons! Great week, I think I spent about $25.00 total this week, but got over $200.00 worth of stuff! Great deals, I wish they had Triples every week! LOL

Me too, that way we wouldn't have to exhaust ourselves so much during these "events"...!

[cajun-lorelei]

Originally Posted by sar1

Thanks for the head's up about the cheeses. I saw someone re-doing the expensive cheese area today and didn't think to look for markdowns. I think DD may cry if I drag her into HT one more day in a row, but I might have to. Same reason - stocking up for holiday parties b/c it seems like you're always forced to spend big $ on the nice stuff b/c it rarely goes on a great sale.

Darn!!! I forgot to look @ the fancy cheeses myself, but I'm not sure I can drag myself back to HT today...! Please let us know if you find anything great!

[cajun-lorelei]

Originally Posted by CouponingInNorthCarolina

I hate to admit it, but I'm sort of glad that triples are over too. It really wore me out, but I'm very glad for the great savings in our budget.

I went late yesterday afternoon and was there until around 8:30 pm because I wanted to go by myself because it was (and still is) pouring rain and I didn't want to get the kids out in it so waited until my husband got home before I left.

My total was a little higher than usual because I bought some extra items (which will be listed) and also because even though I went on Tuesday afternoon/night, they still had not restocked everything that was out.

Martha White Muffin Mix (3) - They were completely out after I bought my 3 except for one honey bran package. I had to get what they had left, so hope they are good.

Cinnabon snack bars (2)
Lipton tea
Progresso broth
Post Shredded Wheat cereal (2 boxes)
French's Worcheshire Sauce (2)
Glade Spray (2)
Hungry Jack Pancake Mix (last one)
Starkist tuna salad pouch
Country Crock spreadable margarine (they were out of butter)
Helluva Good dip
Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
Crisco Oil (this was finally restocked after days of not having any)
Bradford frozen honey wheat bread loaves (last one)
Birds Eye Frozen Veggies (2)
Light n' Lively yogurt

Extras:
Cabot Reduced Fat Cheese (3)
Krispy Kreme dozen doughnuts (reduced to $1.99)

The Cabot cheese I had three $1 coupons that were Catalinas printed out so they ended up being $1.29 each which isn't too terribly bad for reduced fat cheese. The Krispy Kreme doughnuts were marked down to $1.99 in the bakery section (last box).

I paid a total of $15.12 after coupons and Vic Deals. I had 23 coupons (3 extra were for the cheese). It would have been around $9 if I hadn't bought the extras.

Great job! Wasn't the rain just horrible yesterday? I ,too, waited for my son-in-law to get home from work so I could leave the baby w/ him. I ran to Ingles 1st for a couple of things (does anyone here know they have the fancy Steamfresh veggies BOGO???), then to the bank, Dollar Tree, Walgreens (to get the coupon they wouldn't let me use), & finally to HT. It would have been awful to drag the baby in & out the van that many times. I got soaked as it was..., but it was all worth it in the end! I even had the nice CS guy writing my RC!

[cajun-lorelei]

I'm so jealous over your Viva! That's the one coupon I didn't have & my HT hardly had any on the shelf anyway. I wasn't going to use a .40/1 q for a $2.45 roll of paper towels, KWIM?

[cajun-lorelei]

Originally Posted by tinkadink

MY last trip was at 5pm last night... I am so sad it's over... I want more ground beef!
I thought I had a bunch of Q's with me, no! I only had 1 ground beef Q! Bullship!

1 Idaho potato
1 bc potato
1 pkg of ground beef 1.60 before Q
3 cake mate numberal candles
1 progresso chicken broth
2 mccormick spices

OOP .55 cents

I'm going to miss racing in & grabbing another BOGO box of Keebler, Progresso Broth & Scott wipes....!

[SCLolly]

I too ran out last night, in the pouring rain, to see what HT had re-stocked and get any of those missing items. I was shocked at the number of people in HT, nearly all of them with coupon binders. I was only able to get 4 boxes of spaghetti, one Wacky Mac, 2 Dawn Dish Detergents and 1 French's mustard. Total OOP was $2.04.

[CouponingInNorthCarolina]

Originally Posted by SCLolly

I too ran out last night, in the pouring rain, to see what HT had re-stocked and get any of those missing items. I was shocked at the number of people in HT, nearly all of them with coupon binders. I was only able to get 4 boxes of spaghetti, one Wacky Mac, 2 Dawn Dish Detergents and 1 French's mustard. Total OOP was $2.04.

SC Lolly,

I lived in Florence, SC for quite a few years (originally from SC). I was shocked at the number of people at my HT last night too because of the rain. I saw a few people with their coupon binders there and one woman stopped and chatted with me a little while about coupons. :-)

[CouponingInNorthCarolina]

Originally Posted by cajun-lorelei

Great job! Wasn't the rain just horrible yesterday? I ,too, waited for my son-in-law to get home from work so I could leave the baby w/ him. I ran to Ingles 1st for a couple of things (does anyone here know they have the fancy Steamfresh veggies BOGO???), then to the bank, Dollar Tree, Walgreens (to get the coupon they wouldn't let me use), & finally to HT. It would have been awful to drag the baby in & out the van that many times. I got soaked as it was..., but it was all worth it in the end! I even had the nice CS guy writing my RC!

Yes, the rain was something and actually is even worse today (along with the wind) so I'm glad I don't have to get back out in it today. :-)

I have an Ingle's really close to me but never go because they are so restrictive on their double coupons. I prefer Bi-Lo's instead. I'm a big fan of Dollar Tree as well (well some of their stuff is junk, but you can find some great treasures there at times).

[Onemom2fourkids]

one last trip for me also in the rain last night (had to take ds to a friend's house so stopped along the way)...really didn't have many q's left to use and they were still out of the pepperoni so I got a rain check for that.
Picked up 3 propel, 1 Idaho potato pouch, 1 cool whip...spent w/ tax .35 oop.
Overall seemed better stocked this round, except for the pepperoni and mop & glo...they were out of those from Tuesday on....

[Moggy]

Originally Posted by mshens

I just came home from my final triples shopping trip - I must say I am almost glad it is over - it has worn me out this week - thanks to whoever posted the international delight coupon got 5 for free - mom is coming for the holidays and she loves it -

got two more tuna pouches and 2 more (must I say it) chicken broth (grand total 18)- also found some expensive cheeses that were no where near expiration on clearance??? so i got them for my holiday party - wheel of brie for 1.99 (reg 8.99) and goat cheese with herbs 1.99 (reg 14.99) better than a triple coupon -

I must say that I have been couponing for many many years and all of my friends joke me (and are secretly jealous of my savy I know!!!) but I am new to AFC and it is the best site for couponing -

OMG those are awesome deals on cheese! And brie and goat cheese are 2 of my all time favorites. Well, I can honestly say I've only ever met one cheese that I don't care for and that's only because I can't get past the smell!

[SCLolly]

Originally Posted by CouponingInNorthCarolina

SC Lolly,

I lived in Florence, SC for quite a few years (originally from SC). I was shocked at the number of people at my HT last night too because of the rain. I saw a few people with their coupon binders there and one woman stopped and chatted with me a little while about coupons. :-)

Yes, it's sad that we only have 1 HT. I wish there were others close by. They are in the process of adding on and doing a 6 million dollar renovation to this HT.

I was also told when I went on Monday that when triples started this time, people were lined up outside waiting to go in. I don't know if any of the other ladies here in Florence were a part of that group. Not me. I keep my 2 grandchildren everyday (3 yrs. old and 18 months) and I detest taking them with me. I need time to think.

I love AFC. It has helped me out tremendously. I am not as good as most people but, since my husband has been out of work for 18 months, any savings is a blessing.

[bellsandbabies]

Originally Posted by SCLolly

Yes, it's sad that we only have 1 HT. I wish there were others close by. They are in the process of adding on and doing a 6 million dollar renovation to this HT.

I was also told when I went on Monday that when triples started this time, people were lined up outside waiting to go in. I don't know if any of the other ladies here in Florence were a part of that group. Not me. I keep my 2 grandchildren everyday (3 yrs. old and 18 months) and I detest taking them with me. I need time to think.

I love AFC. It has helped me out tremendously. I am not as good as most people but, since my husband has been out of work for 18 months, any savings is a blessing.

I was not one of the ones lined up when they opened, but I sure would have liked to have seen that!!!! LOL!!!! When I did get there after I dropped my son off at school, it was not crowded and just about everything I wanted was in stock! We need to have a Florence HT couponers meeting at Starbucks just before triples next time! LOL!

[SCLolly]

Sounds great to me. I have read your blog and posted a comment the other day. I would love to learn some tricks from you about Walgreens and CVS. I'm trying to get to both this week, if it ever stops raining, to get a few items that have RR's and ECB's. I have never done them and I know that you are the expert.

Thanks.

[CouponingInNorthCarolina]

Originally Posted by SCLolly

Yes, it's sad that we only have 1 HT. I wish there were others close by. They are in the process of adding on and doing a 6 million dollar renovation to this HT.

I was also told when I went on Monday that when triples started this time, people were lined up outside waiting to go in. I don't know if any of the other ladies here in Florence were a part of that group. Not me. I keep my 2 grandchildren everyday (3 yrs. old and 18 months) and I detest taking them with me. I need time to think.

I love AFC. It has helped me out tremendously. I am not as good as most people but, since my husband has been out of work for 18 months, any savings is a blessing.

You would think that Florence would have at least 2 HT's due to it's size. We have two in Gastonia, NC so Florence should have two as well.

The last time I was in Florence I noticed how much it had grown since I had last lived there. I have a lot of family that still lives there, but don't get to go as much as I used to.

[JessicaJ]

I am soo bummed I didn't get any Viva. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Viva. I had the Qs there was NO stock at two stores whenever I called or went in for a trip.

I'm sad.

[cajun-lorelei]

Originally Posted by CouponingInNorthCarolina

Yes, the rain was something and actually is even worse today (along with the wind) so I'm glad I don't have to get back out in it today. :-)

I have an Ingle's really close to me but never go because they are so restrictive on their double coupons. I prefer Bi-Lo's instead. I'm a big fan of Dollar Tree as well (well some of their stuff is junk, but you can find some great treasures there at times).

Oh, I LOVE BiLo, too, but we don't have one up here in Boone. I used to shop the one in Belmont by Wachovia on Hwy 74/7? In fact, I will probably stop by there next Thursday for old times' sake when I come down to pick up hubby, so please LMK if they're having any wonderful deals & I'll be ready...!

Funny you mentioned Ingles being so restrictive on coupons. The one up here is great...I just purchased 32 BC potato pouches a couple of weeks ago & they doubled 32 coupons for me w/ no problems! Went there today for BOGO Steamfresh & I bought 6. They let me use a q for each one, so the were only .25 ea!!! Needless to say, I was thrilled after triples!

[cajun-lorelei]

Originally Posted by CouponingInNorthCarolina

You would think that Florence would have at least 2 HT's due to it's size. We have two in Gastonia, NC so Florence should have two as well.

The last time I was in Florence I noticed how much it had grown since I had last lived there. I have a lot of family that still lives there, but don't get to go as much as I used to.

Where is the 2nd HT in Gastonia? I know the one around New Hope Rd, but where is the 2nd? I think I already asked you this somewhere, but I never saw the answer...! The only other HT I used to go to in Charlotte was in Mt. Island Lake.

[CouponingInNorthCarolina]

Originally Posted by cajun-lorelei

Where is the 2nd HT in Gastonia? I know the one around New Hope Rd, but where is the 2nd? I think I already asked you this somewhere, but I never saw the answer...! The only other HT I used to go to in Charlotte was in Mt. Island Lake.

I saw your question before and answered it but you probably didn't see it since I think the particular thread we were on had a lot of posts on it.

The second one is on Neal Hawkins Road which is off of Union Road. There is a Food Lion beside it.

[CouponingInNorthCarolina]

Originally Posted by cajun-lorelei

Oh, I LOVE BiLo, too, but we don't have one up here in Boone. I used to shop the one in Belmont by Wachovia on Hwy 74/7? In fact, I will probably stop by there next Thursday for old times' sake when I come down to pick up hubby, so please LMK if they're having any wonderful deals & I'll be ready...!

Funny you mentioned Ingles being so restrictive on coupons. The one up here is great...I just purchased 32 BC potato pouches a couple of weeks ago & they doubled 32 coupons for me w/ no problems! Went there today for BOGO Steamfresh & I bought 6. They let me use a q for each one, so the were only .25 ea!!! Needless to say, I was thrilled after triples!

Wow, you're lucky with your Ingles then. The last time I went to the one in my town they would only double like 3 coupons if you spent so much money and then they would double maybe 3 more coupons if you spent more than that. It was too much of a hassle and to hard to figure out so I never go there. It may have changed and I don't know about it, but it turned me off enough times to not go there anymore.

[CouponingInNorthCarolina]

Originally Posted by cajun-lorelei

Where is the 2nd HT in Gastonia? I know the one around New Hope Rd, but where is the 2nd? I think I already asked you this somewhere, but I never saw the answer...! The only other HT I used to go to in Charlotte was in Mt. Island Lake.

The one you are thinking of is off of the Cox Road Exit. The mall that it is in is being remodeled and redone. There is now a Q'doba's there and they are hoping to eventually put a Super Target there if they can get the state to pay for a second road to come in since that particular exit is horribly busy.

[cajun-lorelei]

Oh, I hardly ever got out to Union Rd, but I know about where you're talking about now. Thanks for clearing that up for me!

I'm glad to hear they're remodeling the old mall. It had lots of potential, but was just so outdated. That will be great to put a Super Target there, but they will definitely need a 2nd road. I've taken my life in my hand trying to get out of that place a few times...!

[CouponingInNorthCarolina]

Originally Posted by cajun-lorelei

Oh, I hardly ever got out to Union Rd, but I know about where you're talking about now. Thanks for clearing that up for me!

I'm glad to hear they're remodeling the old mall. It had lots of potential, but was just so outdated. That will be great to put a Super Target there, but they will definitely need a 2nd road. I've taken my life in my hand trying to get out of that place a few times...!

Yeah it is really outdated for sure, but it's starting to look nice the way they have laid it out. Mary Joe's (fabric store) is still there as is Harris Teeter and I'm not sure if they are going to remodel those particular stores on the outside or not, but they sure need updating as well.

There's a strip mall in front of the old mall now as well with a McAllister's and other stores.