My Target Shopping Trip ~

First of all, last week I had a doctor's appointment and was issued two new prescriptions so I used the in-ad coupon for $10 Target Gift Card with any new or transferred prescription. So I started this trip with $20 in gift cards.

Secondly, this was NOT a planned trip. I went into town today to get my Sunday early editions of the Oklahoman and to return a redbox rental when I remembered Target had the $1.00/1 General Mills coupons which translates into FREE when you buy the individual cups. So I stopped in and here's what I came home with:
Here are the individual deals:

Dawn Direct Foam $2.29 - $1.50/1 from Home Made Simple = $0.79

Skittles Cores $0.52 x 2* = $1.04 - $1.00/1 Target printable = $0.04 for two
*if you don't buy (2) for every coupon, your coupons will very likely beep. I bought 18 skittle total and used 9 coupons.

General Mills Cereal Cups $1.00 - $1.00/1 Target printable = FREE

Jello Sugar-Free Cherry Gelatin $0.26 x2 = $0.52 - $0.50/2 manf. coupon (I have no idea where this came from) = $0.02 for two

You can see from the photo how much stuff I got. Let me tell you I spent roughly $6 for all of it, tax included and of course it went on my gift card so I really didn't SPEND anything at all! WOOHOO!

I will also tell you that my cashier SEEMED to be scanning all the coupons (I watched him like a hawk and did not see any stick together) but when I checked my receipt at the end (I always do this, plus I knew I was charged more than I should have been, there were $6.00 in Target printables that did not come off. I had to go to customer service and have them fix it.

So a word to the wise, ALWAYS check your receipt if it seems things didn't pan out right.

P.S. I just feel compelled to add that NO, I do not let my children eat all this candy! I keep a stock of freebie candies for special treats - it's great for rewards for hard work or valiant effort or even to take to the movies! AND they make a great edition to birthday presents for my kids or others. I also donate some...what a treat for families who may not be able to afford this kind of stuff.