Rough Day for Savings

Well something I am learning in my couponing is you just have those days that are just not all that successful. (It's actually just been that kind of week for me). A lot of the deals I was looking for didn't exist and then I made a huge mistake I will NEVER attempt again.

First we'll start with Rite Aid.. which as usual went well.


These are the only two items I got. I paid $9.49 before tax for both and now am eligible for the $25 gift card from Rite Aid since I bought all my zyrtec. See here for the details on that.
So I got
Zyrtec 18.99
Kotex 3.50
Total: $22.49
Used: $5 off $20 Video Value Rite Aid coupon
$2 Zyrtec Rite Aid coupon
$1 Kotex Rite Aid coupon
$1 Kotex coupon from internet
$4 Zyrtec coupon from 3.21.2010 SS
Total OOP: 9.49
Will be receiving my $25 gift card as well as $1 SCR for the kotex. WOOHOO

Next we'll talk Target:

1 pack pullups $8.99
2 Nivea Body Washes (I am addicted to this stuff) $3.49 each
2 Kandoo flushable wipes $1.65 each
1 Thomas Train Easter Pack $7.49 (50% off) don't tell Daniel, I thought it was $5!! whoops!
Used:
$1.50 Target Pullups coupon
$2 Pullups coupon from Pullups.com
$1 Kandoo coupon 4.4.2010 PG (X2)
$2 Nivea Bodywash coupon (coupons.com) (X2)
Total paid: $17.26 before tax
Total before discounts and coupons: $35.26

Now on to my Kmart CATASTROPHE. If you coupon at all you know about Kmart and how they are doubling ALL coupons up to $2 this week. I wasn't going to do it.. but got convinced by a friend who did really well... I was not so lucky.

I bought other things other than this.. but I will break this down for you first. Now keep in mind you are allowed to use 5 coupons per day.. I used 5, but due to another issue was flustered and didn't notice when she scanned my coupons that she skipped one!! UGH That cost me $4!!
Pullups 9.99
Clean and Clear 4.49
Tampax 4.59
Pantene Conditioner 4.49
Stayfree 3.59
Total before coupons:$27.15
TOTAL OOP: $11.56 (should have been $7.56)

The main issue was with a pair of shoes I got on sale that had a sign below them that said $6.99 and they were ringing up $12.99. So after 20 minutes of THEM figuring out their messed up signage (and my children screaming the entire time) she finally got to my coupons and apparently either dropped one or just skipped it altogether. The store was confusing, the cashier was rude NOT friendly, and their stuff is ALL overpriced. (Did I mention that I started out waiting at the only cash register open and then this other lady opens hers... doesn't say a word.. just stands there. Doesn't say.. I can take the next customer or ANYTHING!! UGH I vow to never go back.

So overall I spent total today: $28.82 (thanks to rite aid for making my zytrec free after gift card) for $84.90 in stuff. Not too bad considering I got diapers. Still not happy but I will live.