Rite Aid Challenge-Week 4

So, I guess this would officially be my last week in this challenge.  I am kind of bummed because I really enjoy sharing my savings with you!  In fact, I will probably continue to do so just because!  :) Actually, I have one more week!!  :)  I just looked and I started the challenge on the 22nd of January!  Yeah because next week will be a fun diaper week!  This week was okay at Rite Aid.  Definitely not as good as last week, but not too bad.  A couple of good learning lessons (i.e. make sure to read the small print on the ad, make sure to grab the coupon for the right item, etc.).  Every time I go out to do this, it seems like there is something I learn.  This is a good thing.  It will help me teach others and help me so that I can be better prepared when I go, making life easier for all involved.  :)

Anyway....Here is the "loot" I scored this week:

Transaction #1

2 Colgate Sensitive
    Reg. $4.49, On sale $3.50
    -$1/1 coupon from 2/6 SS x 2
    $3.50 UP+ REWARDS each
    TOTAL "PAID" TODAY  $5.00

4 Dove Deodorants
    Reg. $3.49, On sale $2
    -$2/1 coupon from 1/30 RP
    $2 UP+ REWARDS wyb 2
    4 FREE

2 Hormel Chili
    Reg. $1.99, On sale $1.50
    -$1/2 January Video Values NLA
    -$0.50/1 February Video Values here
    -$0.55/2 coupon from here
    $1 UP+ REWARD each
    TOTAL "PAID" TODAY  $0.95

2 Chex Mix
    Reg. $2.99, On sale $1.10
    -$1/1 coupon from Safeway Joy of Football Book x 2
    -$0.50/1 Video Values here
    $1 UP+ REWARD each
    TOTAL "PAID" TODAY  $0.50

GE CFL Light Bulb
    Reg. $5.49, On sale $2.99
    -$0.50/1 Video Values here
    $2 UP+ REWARD
    TOTAL "PAID" TODAY  $2.49

2 Ziplock Containers (kind of a little splurge-needed them for homemade baby food)
    Reg. $3.79, on sale $2.50
    $2 UP REWARD wyb 2
    TOTAL "PAID" TODAY  $5.00

Baby Aquaphor (something I just needed for my son-best to get it free right?!)
    Reg. $5.99, NOT ON SALE :(
    -$1/1 coupon from the doctor's office
    TOTAL "PAID" TODAY  $4.99

2 Candy Bars (had to bring my total up, the UP+ Reward I wanted to use was in the form of $20-not broken down)
    2/$1
    TOTAL "PAID" TODAY  $1

Easter Candy (see above explanation)
    TOTAL "PAID" TODAY  $0.33

TOTAL DUE  $20.26
-$20 UP+ REWARDS
Subtotal  $0.26
TAX  $1.13
TOTAL OOP  $1.39
SAVED  $53.03
GOT $19 UP + REWARDS

Transaction #2

3 Gain Dish Washing Soap
    Reg. $1.49, On sale $0.87
    -$1/1 coupon from P&G coupon book x 2 (I accidentally grabbed the wrong 3rd one:( )
    TOTAL "PAID" TODAY  $0.61

GE CFL Bulb
    This rang up as $0.99 (as the regular price)
    -$0.50/1 Video Values here
    TOTAL "PAID" TODAY  $0.49

TOTAL DUE  $1.10
-$1 UP+ REWARD
Subtotal  $0.10
TAX  $0.31
TOTAL OOP  $0.41
SAVED  $5.36 (the actual price of the bulb was not included in this total)

CHALLENGE TOTALS (this includes one other trip this last week-will post after this):

Shelf price of EVERYTHING:  $519.20

Amt. paid OOP on EVERYTHING (before tax):  $3.98

Amt. paid OOP on TAX:  $24.27

Total paid OOP on EVERTHING:  $28.25

Total amt SAVED:  $494.22!! 

TOTAL UP+ REWARDS left:  $24 UP+ REWARDS

TOTAL SINGLE CHECK REBATE AMT:  $70.96 (getting paid to me via CHECK!)

TOTAL OTHER REBATES:  $2.50

Not too bad for starting out with $20 credit!  :)