I admit it – I spend a significant amount of money on socks, panties & bras. Under garments are so important for looking and feeling your best that I believe in spending a little extra.

Okay, a lot extra.

But that doesn’t mean I’m not looking for a good deal when I purchase high quality under garments. My favorite bras are pricey and custom fit from a boutique in downtown Chicago (if you watch Oprah, you know which boutique I’m talking about). I only buy them once or twice a year because they are so pricey.

Thankfully, Bare Necessities carries the same brand I buy at the boutique, and once I know my size and style, I can buy them online! Bare Necessities coupons make my favorite bras significantly more affordable.

Almost 40% more affordable!

Is there anything you’re willing to splurge on? Do you go on the hunt for online coupons before making your purchase?

I was going to stay away from CVS this week, but I had several coupons that were too good to let expire.

Purchased:

• 4 Pringles regularly $2.59 on sale 2/$3 – $0.50 Sunday Coupon = $5.50
• 3 Campbell’s Chunky Soups regularly $3.19 on sale 2/$3 – $1.50 printable coupon = $3
• 1 Venus Embrace regularly $8.99 – $2 Sunday Coupon = $6.99
• 1 Olay Body Wash regularly $7.40 – FREE with Venus razor purchase Sunday Coupon = FREE
• 4 Skittles regularly $0.99 on sale $0.89 – 2 BOGO printable coupons = $1.78
• 4 Starburst regularly $0.99 on sale $0.89 – 2 BOGO printable coupons = $1.78
• 1 Johnson & Johnson baby lotion (trial size) regularly $0.99 – $1 printable coupon = FREE
• 2 NYC Nail Polish regularly $1.79 – BOGO Sunday Coupon = $1.79

Earned:

• $4 ECB from Venus Embrace
• $1 from Green Bag tag

Total = $16.72

Saved = $34.24

The opposite of MTV Cribs? The Anti Crib?

Either way, that house is adorable and we would buy it.

Is MTV Cribs still on television? Given the current state of the economy, do people still like to see celebrity indulgence? I don’t see it as fun and lighthearted when that lifestyle is so unattainable.

Are there any stats on how many celebrity cribs have been foreclosed on? Especially those featured on MTV Cribs?

Not that I would laugh at celebrity misfortune. Oh no.

Hahahaha.

I know I don’t play by the $5 challenge rules (I’m still too intimidated to try multiple transactions), but here are my CVS bargains this week…

Purchased:

• 2 Soft Scrub regularly $3.99 on sale 2/$4 – BOGO printable coupon = $2
• 2 Lysol toilet bowl cleaners regularly $3.49 on sale 2/$5 – 2 $0.50 Sunday coupons = $4
• 4 Izze regularly $1.59 on sale 3/$4 – 4 $0.75 printable coupons = $2.32
• 3 Campbell’s Chunky Soups regularly $3.19 on sale 2/$3 – $1.50 printable coupon = $3
• 2 Purex 3-in-1 regularly $8.99 on sale BOGO – 2 $1 printable coupons = $6.99
• 1 Pantene Restorative Conditioner regularly $6.29 on sale $4.99 – $2 manufacturers coupon = $2.99
• 1 zit medicine (I’m having a skin crisis) $5.99 – $1 Sunday Coupon = $4.99
• $12 ECB I found in my purse

Earned:

• $2 ECB from Pantene

Total = $16.05

Saved = $46.83

I lost my receipt, so I’m winging this one!

I know my total was $23, I used lots of coupons, and I earned $17 ECB.

Purchased:

• 2 Crest ProHealth Toothpastes at $3.49/ea – 2 $0.75 Sunday coupons = $5.48
• 2 Litres Coke regularly $2.19 on sale 2/$3 = $3
• 2 Scrubbing Bubbles on sale 2/$6 – $2 coupon = $4
• 2 Pledge on sale 2/$7 – $1.50 Sunday coupon = $5.50
• 1 KY (shhh don’t tell my mom) at $19.99 = $19.99
• 2 Axe deoderant at ??? – $1.50 CVS coupon – $1 Sunday coupon = ???
• $7 ECB
• $5 off $30 coupon
  

Earned:

• $4 ECB from Crest
• $1 ECB from Coke
• $10 EDB from KY
• $2 from Axe deoderant

Also, I received a coupon for 20% off my entire purchase the wekeend of the 14th, so watch your mailbox!

Scanning the Sunday inserts is quickly becoming my favorite part of the week.

Purchased:

• 2 Pert Plus Shampoos regularly $3.49 on sale 2/$5 – 2 $1 printable coupons = $3
• 1 Herbal Essence Shampoo regular price $4.29 – manufacturers coupon = FREE
• 2 Liters Coke regularly $2.19 on sale 2/$3 with $1 ECB = $3
• 2 Kleenex reguarly $2.39 on sale BOGO – $1 CVS coupon = $1.39
• 1 Dawn reguarly $1.99 on sale $0.97 – $0.25 Sunday coupon = $0.72
• 4 CVS Sparkling Water reguarly $0.99 on sale BOGO = $1.98
• 1 TUMS regular price $5.29 – $2 CVS coupon = $3.29
• 1 Tide 2x Detergant regularly $8.99 on sale $5.96 – $1 Sunday coupon = $4.96
• 1 Febreeze Effects regularly $3.29 on sale for $2.99 – $1 CVS coupon – $0.55 Sunday coupon = $1.49
• 1 Softsoap Dispenser regular price $7.99 with $4 ECB – $1 Sunday copuon = $6.99
• 1 Gillet Shaving Gel regularly $3.29 on sale $2.83 – $1 CVS coupon = $1.83
• 1 Softsoap Refill regularly $3.99 – manufacturers coupon* = FREE
• $3 ECB

Earned:

• $4 ECB from Softsoap
• $1 ECB from Coke

Total = $28.80

Saved = $34.62

*The softsoap refill coupon is attached to the refill, so look towards the back of the shelf.

I learned my lesson last week when my local CVS was out of several items on my list and remembered to shop early this week!

Purchased:

• 2 two liters of Pepsi on sale 2/$3 and earn 1 ECB – $0.55 in store coupon = $2.45
• Durracel batteries regularly $8.99 on sale for $5.99 – $0.75 Sunday coupon = $5.24
• 1 Mentos Gum regularly $1.69 on sale for $0.99 – $0.55 Sunday coupon = $0.49
• 1 Glade Refill twin pack regularly $5.99 on sale for $3.99 – $2 manufacturer coupon = $1.99
• 1 Glade Warmer regularly $1.49 – free printable coupon = FREE
• 1 Venus Razor regularly $11.99 on sale for $9.99 and earn $5 ECB – $3 Sunday coupon = $6.99
• 2 Neosporin Lip Health regularly $5.29 on sale for $2.89 – $3 printable coupons = FREE
• 2 Almay Makeup regularly $9.99 on sale BOGO – $4 magazine coupon = $4.99
• 1 CVS Disposable Toothbrushes regularly $1.99 – free CVS coupon = FREE
• 2 Trident Layers Gum regularly $1.49 – BOGO CVS receipt coupon – $1 manufacturer coupon = $0.49
• $19.99 ECB

Earned:

• $1 ECB from Pepsi
• $5 ECB from Venus Razors

Need:

• $9.00 in Durracel products to earn $5 ECB
• 2 liters Pepsi to earn $1 ECB

TOTAL = $9.48

I’ll never get my CVS shopping down to only once a week – I didn’t complete my Durracel purchases because the package I purchased today had more coupons inside, and I didn’t know there wasn’t a limit on the Pepsi ECB so I’ll be buying 2 more bottles with 2 $0.55 coupons.