Tuesday, March 9, 2010

CVS Take 2

I stopped into CVS this afternoon to pick up my prescription and get a FREE $25 gift card and check to see if they had any of the FREE Dawn in stock, only 2 :-( So, I grabbed a rain check & hopefully they will get more in before the end of the month when the coupons expire. Plus, if you are going to your locale CVS make sure to check your clearance section, ours in Westminster to OVERFLOWING!!!!
2 Dawn Hand Renewal Dish Soaps $1.99 ea - $1.02 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 (1 adjusted to $0.94) = 2 FREE
2 Arm & Hammer Essentials Sprays $0.75 ea on Clearance = 2/$1.50
1 Gold Emblem Ground Nutmeg $0.25 on Clearance
1 Suduko Book (Wonder who that was for...) $0.62 on Clearance
1 set of MP3 Player Speakers (also for me!!!) $3.75 on Clearance
1 roll CVS Paper Towels $1.29 - $1/1 CVS C (from the coupon machine in the front of the store, just scan you Extra Care card and out pops coupons!) = $0.29
+ Tax $0.51
Total OOP: $6.92, paid with FREE gift card!!!

Walgreen's Trip for this Week

I kept my Walgreen's trip super simple this week, as I thought the very few RR deals they had kinda stunk, and besides, who can pass up FREE floss, shampoo and toothbrushes???
Transaction #1:
2 RenPure Shampoos $6.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale - TMF Rebate (on Tag) = 2 FREE
3 Reach Toothbrushes $3 ea on Sale - $5.01 in-ad C - BOGO Free MC $3 - $1/1 MC = 3 FREE = $0.01 MM
1 Russell Stover Cream Egg $0.29 on Sale
- $6 RR used to Pay
+ Tax $0.98
Total OOP: $2.25 - $6.99 expected TMF Rebate = ALL FREE + $4.74 MM!!!

Transaction #2:
3 Reach Flosses 2 @ $3 ea 1 @ $1 (cashier had to price adjust because the in-ad C didn't ring up right this time?) - BOGO Free MC $3 - $1/1 MC - $3.34 in-ad C
+ $0.42 Tax
Total OOP: $0.08!!!!! Pretty sure I made out like a bandit on this one. Neither her nor I could figure out why the in-ad C worked fine on the first transaction and wouldn't take off the correct amount on the second. After 5 minutes of constant beeping, she just price adjusted one of the flosses for me. I guess this kind of floss might not have been put in the system correctly, so make sure you CHECK YOUR RECEIPT before you leave the store!!!

Grand Total OOP: $2.33 - $6.99 expected rebate = ALL FREE + $4.66 MM!!! I love it when I get paid to shop!! :-)

Martin's Trip for the Week

I stopped into Martin's yesterday after work to use some coupons and get some really awesome deals, like...
2 boxes Betty Crocker Brownie Mix $1.59 ea - $0.34 ea Sale - $0.50/1 MC doubled x 2 = 2/$0.50
3 bags Birdseye Steam Fresh Frozen Veggies $1.50 ea - $0.50 ea Sale - $1/3 MC = 3/$2
1 - 6 pk Jello Pudding cups $2.99 - $0.99 Sale - $0.50/1 MC doubled = $1
1 - 4 pk 100 calorie Yo Crunch Yogurt $2.59 - $0.30 Sale - Free item Catalina = FREE
1.76 lbs Asparagus @ $3.99/lb - $1.76 Sale - $2/$5 Produce Martin's Coupon from Here = $3.26!
Total OOP: $20.28 - $14.52 Savings & Coupons = $5.76!!! Savings of 72% - WAHOO!!!

Menu Plan Monday, late edition :-(

Better late than never I guess. Things have been a little hectic around here, and with open season at the museum right around the corner, I don't really expect things to slow down anytime soon... However, I did manage to fit a new recipe in this week (to follow) - YAY!

Breakfasts: Cold or Hot Cereal, Yogurt & Fruit Smoothies, or Bagels with Cream Cheese

Lunches: Leftovers, Grilled Cheese or PBJ Sandwiches

Dinners:
Sunday - Shake & Bake Chicken Breasts with Jasmine Rice, Steamed Asparagus & Salad
Monday - Italian Mini-Meatloaves with Buttered Red Potatoes, Broccoli with Cheese & Salad
Tuesday - Chicken Cordon Bleu Breasts with Mashed LO Red Potatoes, Salad & Green Beans
Wednesday - Omelets with Toast & Canned Fruit or Applesauce
Thursday - Left Over Buffet
Friday - Homemade Pizza with Salad
Saturday - Beef & Broccoli Frozen Bagged meal (Review to follow) with take-in Egg Rolls &/or Shrimp Toast

Dessert for the Week: Peanut Butter M&M Cookies -- YUMMY!!!

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