my first real attempt at weekly shopping with coupon match ups

So, this is my first blog entry after having my first real attempt at some coupon matchups with weekly deals.
Really didn't do a ton, but I think pretty good for my first attempt.
First, I stopped at Dollar General quickly just to get some razors that I desperately needed and to use a coupon that I found laying on the shelf at martins the other day for $3 off.
Schick Xtreme razors 4 pack $4.50
-$3 coupon= $1..50 for a 4 pack ( I know could have done better but remember it was my first try.


Next I was on to Staples for their sale this week.
Hammermill 500 pages printer paper on sale for $4.99
-$4.49 ebate
-$1/1 Hammermill paper coupon (ss 8/29 coupon)
=$.50 moneymaker
Also got their:
Bic 8 pk pens for $.01 with a $5 purchase
staples brand school glue for $.01 with a $5 purchase
Wescott all purpose 7" scissors for $.50
-so after the ebate I basically spend $.02 (so excited about this one!)
Ive never gone out and gotten such a great deal in my life and was so excited.


Next, I was on to Walmart to get a couple things.
Sunbelt 8 pk granola bars ( boxes at $2 a box)
Had 3 $1/1 coupons from sunbelts facebook page
got 3 boxes for $3 or $1 a box

Also cashed in my nabisco oreo or cracker coupon $1/2
got two 6 pk snack packs of oreos found at the registers for $.50 a piece
after coupon=FREE

I also needed bananas for little mans breakfast so all in all I walked out with 3 boxes of granola bars, 2 packs of oreos (snack size) and bananas for $4.23
I know not great, but for my first attempt I was pretty excited.
Yesterday was my big grocery trip and I managed to get a few good deals at Martins and Walmart then too, but not quite like today!