Always carry your coupons!

So I was in Dillons really quick last night for a gallon of milk.  I am like a magnet to the clearance section and of course had to stop off in there quick and found $1.28 toothpaste.  And then for some reason I went down the frozen aisle and found $.99 Toaster Strudels.  And of course I had left my coupons out in my car.  I didn't really feel like running back out there and then sorting through coupons at 9:00 at night, so I decided to return today, with my BOX of coupons.  Here is what I got for $2.17!

And here is how I got the savings.

• 4 Toaster Strudels for $.99 each - I used 2 $.50/2 coupons (doubles to $1 each) and 2 loadable coupons that I found HERE, making these just $.25 each
• 2 Pillsbury Savorings for $1.99 each -  I used 2 $1/1 coupons and 1 $1/1 loadable coupon that I found HERE, making these just $.50 each
• Colgate toothpaste $1.28 - I used 1 $.75/1 (doubles to $1), normally I would not pay for toothpaste, but my coupon was going to expire, so I did pay $.28 and I had a $1 coupon from Dillons to use from last week and I didn't know if I'd hit $1 at checkout, so I wanted a filler item.  If you follow here long enough, you'll realize you never need to pay for toothpaste.  :)
• 2 Horizon Organic Milks $1 each - I had 2 $1/1 coupons that I printed off a few weeks ago.  Makes them free.

So, there you have it.  I paid $2.17 for everything above after tax and I saved $10.78!  I know this isn't really a deal you can replicate this week (well there are still a few of each of these items at the 10th & Gage Dillons today), but I was just wanting to show you why it's a good idea to always carry your coupons with you.  I'll have your Dillons matchups later today....it's a GREAT ad this week!

Michelle