My Kroger Mega Event – Saved $298!

Have you ever watched Extreme Couponing on TV? Well I have. You get these really high totals and then they take them down to almost nothing with coupons. Totally legit, and really cool to watch. But then do you see the rest of their shopping trips for that week or month? No, because they wouldn’t be that impressive, when they actually have to buy real food for their families.

My total before coupons was $584. After coupons was $309. I had $298 in coupons and saved 50% plus walked out with catalinas for next time.

I was totally happy and quite pleased with my trip today. I have to say I was a little surprised at the disappointment from people that I didn’t save more today….

What I could have done, was planned this trip to only buy all the cheapest stuff so that I had a really low total to show you guys. But then I would have to go back tomorrow and actually buy real food, and would you want to see that trip? Probably not because it wasn’t as impressive. I also think it is a little dishonest to just only show the lowest possible total hauls. Just not that realistic. I think saving 50% on real food and expensive items is much more realistic and what I personally am interested in!

• Check out all the Kroger Mega Event Matchups HERE
• You can watch the “How To Shop A Mega Event Video” HERE 
• See the unadvertised list of deals HERE
• Don’t forget to use the Coupon Database and print Coupons HERE
• List of ALL the printable coupons you will need for this Mega Event HERE
• Finally, check out ALL the posted Kroger deals HERE

:: BREAK DOWN :: 

Halloween Candy 75% off

Bananas

Apples Oranges

Salad Bag 2lb.

Chex Cereal $2.49
$1/1 Kroger Ecoupon
Total: $1.49

Trix Cereal $2.37
$1/1 Kroger ecoupon
Total: $1.37

Bertolli Pasta Sauce $2.49
Total: $2.49

Hefty Bags $.99
Use $1.50/2 Hefty Slider Bags, 12 ct or Larger – 8-10-14 RP (exp 11/30/14)
Total: $.24

Progresso Chili $3.49
$1/1 Kroger ecoupon
Total: $2.49

Philadelphia Cream Cheese $1.49
$.40/1 Kroger ecoupon
Total: $1.09

Reynolds Wrap Foil $2.49

Celestial Seasonings Tea, 18 – 20 ct – $2.49
* $1.00/2 Celestial Seasonings Tea Bags
– $1.00/1 Celestial Seasonings Tea – 10-5-14 SS – (exp. 01/05/15)
Final Price: $0.99

Juicy Juice, 8 ct boxes – $2.69
– $1.00/2 Nestle Juicy Juice product varieties – 10-12-14 SS – (exp. 12/31/14)
Final Price: $1.69

Buy 2 Mott’s Juice Drinks $2.19
Use $1.00/2 Mott’s Juice Drink coupon
Total: $1.69

Buy 1 Listerine Floss $1.49 
Use $1.00/1 Listerine Floss coupon
Total: $0.49

Buy Pillsbury Baking Mix $.88
Use $0.35 off any Pillsbury Baking Mix or Frosting
Total: $.53

Thomas Bagels & English Muffins, 12 – 20 oz – $2.99
– $1.00/2 Thomas’ Bagel Product (Zip Code 07039)
– $0.50/1 Thomas’ English Muffins – JingIt Rebate
– $0.55/1 Thomas English Muffins; DND – 10-19-14 SS – (exp. 12/31/14)
– $1.00/2 Thomas English Muffins; DND – 10-19-14 SS – (exp. 12/31/14)
Out-of-Pocket Price: $1.94

Campbell’s Soup, 10.75 oz – $0.69
– $1.00/6 Campbell’s Condensed Chicken Noodle & Tomato Soups; Excludes 4 pk
– $1.00/5 Campbell’s Condensed “Great for Cooking” soups; Limit 1 per household
– $1.00/5 Campbell’s Condensed soups; Excludes “Great for Cooking” soups, Limit 1 per household
– $0.40/2 Campbell’s Condensed Soups; Excludes Chicken Noodle, Tomato or Cream of Mushroom – 10-12-14 SS – (exp. 12/31/14)

Carnation Evaporated Milk, Can – $0.88 
– $0.55/2 Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk, 12 oz
– $0.35/1 Carnation Evaporated Milk – 9-14-14 RP – (exp. 11/30/14)
– $0.50/2 Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin AND Carnation Evaporated Milk Can, 12 oz or Larger – 9-14-14 RP – (exp. 11/30/14)
– $0.55/2 Carnation Evaporated Milk Cans, 12 oz or Larger – 11-2-14 SS – (exp. 12/31/14)

Del Monte Tomatoes, 14.5 oz – $0.99
Final Price: $0.49

Krusteaz Baking Mixes, 15 – 21 oz – $1.49
– $0.75/1 Krusteaz Pancake, Waffle, Muffin or Crumb Cake Mix, 14 oz or Larger; May Vary By Account – Ibotta Rebate
– $0.55/1 Krusteaz Mix – 10-5-14 SS – (exp. 01/31/15)
Out-of-Pocket Price: $1.44
Final Price: $0.69

Dominos Granulated Sugar – $1.99
Includes: Select varieties
– $0.40/1 Domino Granulated Sugar, 4 or 5 lb; Limit 1 coupon per customer – 11-2-14 RP – (exp. 01/03/15)

Crisco Pure Canola or Vegetable Oil 
– $0.35/1 Crisco Shortening, Spray, or Olive Oil Product; Limit 1 coupon per purchase – 11-2-14 RP – (exp. 12/31/14)

Pillsbury Cake Mix, 15.25 oz – $0.88
– $0.35/1 Pillsbury Baking Mix or Frosting – 11-2-14 RP – (exp. 12/31/14)

Ghirardelli Brownie Mix, 18.5 – 20 oz $2.49
– $1.00/2 Ghirardelli Brownie Mix – 10-5-14 SS – (exp. 01/31/15)
Final Price: $1.49

Oreos, 11.3 – 16.3 oz – $2.48 
$.50/1 Printable
– $0.50/1 Nabisco Oreo Cookies – JingIt Rebate
Total:

Kraft Cheese, 8 oz – $2.49
Final Price: $2.49

Sargento Cheese, 3.95 oz – $2.49
Final Price: $1.99

Velveeta Cheese Loaf, 32 oz – $5.99
Buy Velveeta Get 2 cans Rotel free coupon in store
Final Price: $5.99

Bounce or Downy Dryer Sheets, 90 – 105 ct – $4.99
– $3.00/2 Tide, Downy, Bounce, Tide Detergent, Tide Boost, Tide to Go, Downy, or Bounce; Excludes Tide Detergent 10 oz, Downy Single Rinse, Tide Simply Clean & Fresh, Tide Pods, 10-26-14 PG – (exp. 11/30/14)
Final Price: $2.99

Downy Unstopables, 9.7 oz – $3.47
– $2.00/1 Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Downy Unstopables, Bounce Bursts, or Gain Fireworks;  10-12-14 RP – (exp. 11/30/14)
Final Price: $1.47

Finish Quantum or Powerball, 12 – 20 ct – $3.49
$.55/1 Printable
Final Price: $2.99

Tide PODS or Gain Flings Laundry Detergent – $3.99
– $2.00/1 Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Downy Unstopables, Bounce Bursts, or Gain Fireworks; Excludes Tide Pods 5 ct, Gain Flings 5 ct, – 10-12-14 RP – (exp. 11/30/14)
Total:

Gillette Venus Embrace Razor, 1 ct – $5.99
– $3.00/1 Venus Razor; Excludes Disposables, Trial and Travel Size, Limit of 4 Like Coupons Per Household Per Day – 10-26-14 PG – (exp. 11/30/14)
Final Price: $2.49

Olay Make-Up Removal Cloths, 20 ct – $3.49
– $2.00/1 Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser;  – 10-5-14 Single Page Flyer – (exp. 11/30/14)
Final Price: $0.99

Olay Cleanser 5 – 6.5 oz – $5.99
– $4.00/1 Olay Regenerist or Pro-X Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser;  – 10-5-14 Single Page Flyer – (exp. 11/30/14)
Final Price: $0.99

Olay Facial Care, 6.7 – 7 oz – $3.49
– $2.00/1 Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser; Excludes Trial and Travel Size, Pro-X, Regenerist, Total Effects, and Age Defying;  10-5-14 Single Page Flyer – (exp. 11/30/14)
Final Price: $0.99

Speed Stick Gear Deodorant, 2.7 – 4 oz – $2.99
* B1G1 Speed Stick Gear Deodorant, Antiperspirant, or Body Spray; Excludes 1.8 oz and 0.5 oz Trial Size; Maximum Value $4.29
– $2.00/1 Speed Stick Gear Deodorant, or Body Spray; Excludes 1.8 oz, and .5 oz – 10-26-14 SS – (exp. 11/15/14)
Final Price: $0.49

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion, 8 oz – $5.49
* $3.00/2 Aveeno Products; Excludes Cleansing and Moisturizing Bars,
– $2.00/2 Aveeno Products; Excluding Cleansing Bars, Moisturizing Bars, 2.5 oz Body Lotion, 11-2-14 SS – (exp. 12/31/14)
Final Price: $3.49

Aveeno Shave Gel, 7 oz – $2.79
* $3.00/2 Aveeno Products; Excludes Cleansing and Moisturizing Bars,
– $2.00/2 Aveeno Products; Excluding Cleansing Bars, Moisturizing Bars, 2.5 oz Body Lotion, Trial and Travel Size – 11-2-14 SS – (exp. 12/31/14)
Final Price: $1.29

Crest Complete Toothpaste, 5.8 – 6.2 oz – $2.99
– $1.00/1 Crest Complete Whitening+Scope, Outlast, or Complete Whitening+Scope Dualblast Toothpaste, 4.1 oz or Larger;- 10-12-14 RP – (exp. 11/30/14)
Total:$1.99

Crest Glide Floss – $1.49
* $0.50/1 Oral-B Floss: Glide Floss, 35M or Longer Or Glide Floss Picks, 30 ct or Higher;
– $1.00/2 Oral-B Glide Floss, 35 M or Larger, or Glide Floss Picks 30 ct or Larger;  10-26-14 PG – (exp. 11/30/14)
Final Price: $.99

Crest Glide Floss Picks, 30 ct – $1.49
$1/1 Printable coupon
Total: $.49

Gillette Mach 3 Disposable Razors, 3 ct – $7.99
– $3.00/1 Gillette Male Disposable Razor;  – 11-2-14 RP – (exp. 11/30/14)
Final Price: $4.49

Gillette Venus Disposable Pink Razor, 4 ct – $6.49
– $3.00/1 Venus Daisy, Disposable Razor;  – 10-12-14 RP – (exp. 11/30/14)
Final Price: $2.99

Lady Speed Stick or Speed Stick Deodorant, 2.3 – 3 oz – $1.49
– $1.00/2 Speed Stick Lady Deoderant, 2.7 oz or larger – 10-26-14 SS – (exp. 11/15/14)
Final Price: $0.99

Listerine Natural Mouthwash, 1 L – $3.99
* $2.00/1 Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash, 1 L or Larger; Includes Naturals,
Final Price: $1.99

Soft Soap Body Wash, 15 – 20 oz – $2.49
– $1.00/1 Softsoap Body Wash, 12 oz or Larger – 10-26-14 SS – (exp. 11/15/14)
Final Price: $1.49

Lender’s Bagels, 17.1 oz – $1.99
Final Price: $1.49

Dole Garden Soup – $2.49
* $1.00/1 Dole Garden Soup Carton
– $1.00/1 Dole Garden Soup – 10-26-14 SS – (exp. 01/18/15)
Total:

Buy (2) Aveeno Shave Gel $2.79 (mega event item)
Buy (1) Aveeno Skin Relief Healing $5.49 (mega event item) 
Use $2.00 off ONE AVEENO Skin Relief or Eczema Therapy
Use $3.00 off any two AVEENO products
Pay: $6.07
Get Back: $5 catalina
Final Cost: $.36 each!!!!!

Buy 2 Old Spice Body Spray $2.99 (mega event) 
Use $1.00/2 Old Spice Product – 10-26-14 PG (exp 11/30/14)
Pay: $4.98
Get Back: $3 catalina (starting 11/05)

Buy (2) Secret Outlast, Scent Expressions, Destinations, or Clinical Strength, or Gillette Clinical or Clear Gel deodorant $7.99
Use $2.00/1 Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant; – 10-26-14 PG (exp 11/30/14)
$2.00/1 Secret Clinical Invisible Solid or Clear Gel Antiperspirant/Deodorant; 
$2.00/2 Secret Outlast, Destinations, or Scent Expression Sticks or Body Sprays;
$1.00/1 Gillette Deodorant Twin Pack, or Clinical;  10-26-14 PG (exp 11/30/14)
Get Back: $3 catalina!

• Dole Mandarin Oranges only $0.39 each at Kroger!
• Cheap Olay Products + Coupon Deals
• Listerine Floss only $0.49 with Kroger Mega Event
• Kroger Mega Event Ad Scan and Clipped Coupons
• High Value Schick Razor Coupons for Mega Event (Print NOW)
• Kroger Mega Event: Pillsbury Cake Mixes only $0.14!
• Kroger Mega Event Campbell’s Soup + Catalina Deal
• Kroger Mega Event 11/5-11/18 Deals