Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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Sunday's Walgreen's Trip

I stopped into Walgreen's on Sunday to do my first round of freebie shopping, here's what I picked up...
1 Illy Coffee Drink $2 on Sale - $2 RR = FREE!
1-6 ct Goody's Headache Powders $1.50 - $1.50 RR = FREE!
1 Icy Hot Naturals $0.99 on Sale - $0.99 RR - $1/1 MC (newspaper) = FREE + $0.99 money maker!
1 bag M&M's $0.69 on Sale 
+ $0.05 Tax
- $3.50 RR's used to Pay
Total OOP: $0.73, earned $4.49 in RR's for later this week!

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Sunday's Rite-Aid Deals

Sunday I stopped into Rite-Aid to pick up the deals for this week, not too much going on, so I just picked up a couple freebies and a treat for Joe...
2 Renpure Shampoos $6.99 ea - $2 ea Sale - $4.99 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE!
1-10 ct box Breathe Right Strips $5.99 - $1.20 card discount - $1.50/1 MC (newspaper) - FREE item Rite-Aid Coupon (from email) $4.79 = FREE + $1.50 overage!
2 bags Haribo Gummy Bears $1.69 ea - $0.69 ea Sale - $0.30/1 MC (no longer available) x 2 = 2/$1.40
+ $0.72 Tax
- $3/15 Rite-Aid Survey Coupon 
- $6 UP+Rewards used to Pay
Total OOP: $1.60, earned $9.98 UP+Rewards for next week!

Monday, May 30, 2011

Menu Plan monday: May 30, 2011

Happy Memorial Day!  Joe and I are going to two picnics today - YAY!  Lots of yummy food and friends and family to spend time with.  I have a busy working week this week and have more studying to do for my transcription classes.  Here's the simple menu for this week...

Breakfasts: Cold Cereal, Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies, or Homemade Blueberry Pancakes!

Lunches: Leftover Picnic Food, Fresh (from Baugher's!) Tomato Sandwiches with Chips, or Grilled Chicken Salads

Dinners: 
Sunday - Leftovers turned Taco Salad
Monday - Picnic @ my Mommy's!
Tuesday - Hamburger Helper with Salad
Wednesday - Crock-Pot Pork Ribs with Baked Potatoes, a Vegetable and Salad
Thursday - Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts, Rice Pilaf, a Vegetable and Salad
Friday - Ravioli (Spinach and Cheese) with Alfredo Sauce and Garlic Bread and Salad on the Side
Saturday - Homemade Pizza with Veggies and Dip

Extras: Homemade Frozen Pudding Pops, Fruit and Gelatin Cups, Blueberry Flax Muffins

For more AWESOME Menu Plans, visit Org Junkie!

Happy Memorial Day!


I hope that everyone is having a wonderful Memorial Day filled with Picnics and Parades as we remember those who have fought for our freedom to do so!

Saturday, May 28, 2011

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New Coupons available this week...
Food & Beverage:
$1.00 OFF any 1 IHOP at Home frozen breakfast product
$1.00 OFF any 1 Hellmann's Mayonnaise (Redeem only at Shop-Rite)
$1.00 OFF one (1) 1.75 Qt of Blue Bunny Premium Ice Cream
$1.00 OFF 1 Lightlife Product
$1.00 OFF 1 one (1) 46 oz. variety of V8 V-Fusion + Tea beverage
$1.00 OFF TWO 8 oz. 6-packs or 46 oz. bottle varieties of V8 V-Fusion Juice
$1.00 OFF TWO V8® 100% vegetable juice 46 oz or larger varieties
$1.00 OFF 1 package of MorningStar Farms Breakfast Biscuits
$1.00 OFF 1 RED BARON Pizza Singles
$1.00 OFF 1 Reser's Sensational Sides item
$1.00 OFF 1 Magnum Ice Cream
$1.00 OFF 1 McCann's Irish Oatmeal product
$1.00 OFF 1 CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS product
$0.55 OFF 1 Bagel-fuls (4ct)
$0.50 OFF 1 Hanover Frozen Soft Pretzels
$0.50 OFF 1 One (1) 59oz. Trop50 Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade or any other flavor (excluding Orange)
$0.50 OFF 1 RelaxZen Product
$0.35 OFF 1 BOB EVANS REFRIGERATED SIDE DISH

Personal Care:
$5.00 OFF 1 Sally Hansen Simple Spa Wax Warmer Kit. Redeemable ONLY at Walmart
$4.00 OFF any 1 Alaway - Get up to 12 hours of allergy eye-itch relief!
$3.00 OFF 1 Sally Hansen Simple Spa Wax Warmer Kit
$3.00 OFF 1 Elizabeth Arden Select young women's fragrances at Walmart! Curve Crush For Women, fantasy BRITNEY SPEARS
$3.00 OFF 1 Elizabeth ArdenSelect women's fragrances at Walmart! White Diamonds Elizabeth Taylor, Elizabeth Arden Red Door
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$3.00 OFF 1 Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation Product Redeemable ONLY at CVS/Pharmacy
$2.00 OFF 1 Rimmel Product. Redeemable ONLY at Rite Aid
$2.00 OFF 1 L'Oreal Healthy Look Crème Gloss Hair Color
$2.00 OFF 1 Sally Hansen Hair Remover, Wax or Bleach Product. Redeemable ONLY at Walmart
$2.00 OFF 1 Sally Hansen Beauty Tool ($4.00 or more)
$2.00 OFF any 1 Sally Hansen Brush On In-Shower Product.
$2.00 OFF any 1 OFF! clip-on MOSQUITO REPELLENT starter
$1.00 OFF any 1 OFF! Botanicals product
$0.75 OFF any 1OFF! Personal Insect Repellent
$1.00 OFF any 1 Coppertone Suncare Product (excluding lip balm or trial size)
$2.00 OFF 1 ICAPS Product
$2.00 OFF 1 Renu fresh or Renu sensitive multi-purpose solution (8 oz or larger)
$1.00 OFF any 1 Listerine Mouthwash
$1.00 OFF any 1 LISTERINE WHITENING Rinse
$1.00 OFF 1 WILKINSON SWORD TWIN OR TRIPLE BLADE RAZOR AT WALMART
$1.00 OFF 1 Dr. Scholl's Corn, Callus, Bunion, Padding, Fungal Nail or Ingrown Toe Nail Product
$1.00 OFF 1 Sally Hansen Nail Treatment Product
$1.00 OFF 1 Mitchum or Mitchum for Women product (Available at Walmart)
$1.00 OFF 1 Triple Paste
$1.00 OFF 1 New York Color Lip OR Nail Product ($1.72 or more)
$0.55 OFF 1 one 50ct Canister of Sani-Hands Sanitizing Wipes (Available at Walmart)

Pet Care:
$3.00 OFF any 1 Bio Spot® product for Dogs or Cats

Health Care:
$4.00 OFF 1 Non-Drowsy Claritin Allergy Product (24 count or larger)
$3.00 OFF 1 Flex-a-min product
$3.00 OFF 1 Miconazole 1 (Redeem at Walgreens)
$3.00 OFF 1 Osteo Bi-Flex Caplet, Softgel or Powder (Excluded Liquid)
$3.00 OFF 1 Senokot Tablets or Senokot-S Tablets
$3.00 OFF 1 Non-Drowsy Claritin-D Allergy Product
$3.00 OFF 1 Prevacid 24hr Product
$2.00 OFF 1 Slo-Niacin
$2.00 OFF any 1 NASALCROM allergy product
$1.50 OFF any 1 Bayer Advanced Aspirin product
$1.00 OFF 1 Ester-C The Better Vitamin C Product
$1.00 OFF 1 StaphAseptic tube, 1oz. or 2oz.
$1.00 OFF any 1 Little Tummys Yummy Fiber Gummies product
$1.00 OFF 1 Campho-Phenique Product
$1.00 OFF 1 NEO-SYNEPHRINE PRODUCT

Household:
$3.00 OFF 1 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Lasting Impressions holder
$3.00 OFF 1 Windex Outdoor All-In-One Glass Cleaning Tool Starter Kit
$1.00 OFF FOUR (4) rolls or more of SCOTT Naturals Bath Tissue
$1.00 OFF SIX (6) or more rolls of SCOTT Naturals Paper Towels
$1.00 OFF 1 Spic and Span Product (Good only on Liquids, Sprays and Powders)
$0.50 OFF 1 or more tub or refill of SCOTT Naturals Flushable Moist Wipes

Home Entertainment:
$20.00 OFF HOME IMPROVEMENT: THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY COMPLETE COLLECTION on DVD

Toys and Games:
$5.00 OFF Tag Junior book pal

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Weekly Spending Report: 05/22-05/28/2011

This week I tried to once again keep spending to a minimal.  I think I did pretty good if I do say so myself.  Here are my shopping trips from this past week...
Sunday 05/22 CVS Trip: $14.87 earned $9.99 back in ECB's rewards
Sunday 05/22 Rite-Aid Trip: $2.15 earned $3 back in UP+Rewards
Sunday 05/22 Walgreen's Trip: $7.21 earned $8.50 back in Register Rewards (RR) 
Total Out of Pocket (oop) for the week: $24.23, Earned $21.49 back in Rewards = Net Cost: $2.74!

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

New Deals at ALDI Starting 05/28/2011!

Here are a few of the new deals ALDI has starting this week...
  • Ombra Sun care Sport Lotion SPF 30 8 oz $3.99 ea
  • Range Master Charcoal Briquettes 16.6 lb $4.69 ea
  • Sea Queen Whole Salmon Fillets 24 oz $6.49 ea
  • Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Pizza 29.75 oz $3.99 ea
  • L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sandwich Rolls 10.8 oz $1.49 ea
  • Cantaloupe $1.49 ea
  • Seedless Watermelon $3.49 ea
  • Strawberries $1.69/lb
  • Blueberries $1.79/pint
  • Sweet Corn $1.49/4 pk
  • Clancey's Potato Chips 11 oz $1.39 ea
  • Infuse Thirst Quencher 32 oz $0.69 ea
  • Benton's Ice Cream Cups 4.27 oz $0.99 ea
  • Various Great Gherkins Pickles and Relish 16-32 oz $1.29 or $1.49
For more information about ALDI, visit their homepage!

    Food Lion Deals this Week 05/25-05/31!

    Here are a few of the deals for this week at Food Lion...
    • Holly Farms Boneless Chicken Breasts and Tenders 50% off 
    • Holly Farms Whole Fryers $0.99/lb
    • Heinz Ketchup 40 oz BOGO Free Lmt 2 Free = 2/$3.29 -$0.25/1 MC (newspaper) = 2/$3.04
    • Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip 30 oz 2/$5 - $1/2 MC (newspaper) = 2/$4
    • Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce 18 oz BOGO Free Lmt 2 Free - $1/2 MC (newspaper) = prices vary
    • Ken's Salad Dressings 16 oz BOGO Free Lmt 2 Free - $1/2 MC (newspaper) = proces vary
    • Food Lion Shredded or Chunk Cheese 8 oz 3/$5
    • Ronzoni Pastas 12-16 oz BOGO Free Lmt 2 Free - $1/2 MC = prices vary
    • Kraft Pasta Salads 6.4-7.10 oz $1 ea
    • White house Apple Sauce Cups 6 pk BOGO Free Lmt 2 Free = 2/$2.39
    • Meal Deal: Buy 1 Kraft Singles 16 oz @ $3.79 + 1 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 8 oz @ $2 and Get 1 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meats 9 oz FREE and 1 gallon FL Ice Tea FREE!
    • Vanity Fair Napkins 40 or 100 ct BOGO Free Lmt 2 Free = 2/$2.39 - $0.55/1 MC (magazine) = 2/$1.84
    • Food Lion Canned Vegetables 14.5-15.25 oz 2/$1
    • Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides 4.2-6.4 oz $1 ea - $1/3 MC (newspaper) = 3/$2
    • Breakstone Sour Cream Original or Zesty 16 oz $1.50 ea - $1/1 MC (Zesty) = $0.50 ea
    • Cool Whip 8 oz $1 ea - $1/2 MC (display in store) = 2/$1 (if flavors are included)
    • Country Crock 15 oz BOGO Free Lmt 2 Free = 2/$2.99 - $1.25/2 MC (newspaper) = 2/$1.74
    • Yellow or White Sweet Corn 10 ears/$2
    • Hass Avocados $0.88 ea
    For more information about Food Lion, visit their Homepage!

    Wednesday, May 25, 2011

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    Tuesday, May 24, 2011

    Tackle it Tuesday: Cupboard Spring Cleaning

    Well, it's that time again, Spring is here, and Spring cleaning has begun all over the Rogers' house!  Here are the before and after pictures of our kitchen food cupboards.  It looks like there is a lot missing in the after photos, but that's what happens when you get organized and can use the full depth of your cupboards...

     Fruits, Sauces, Baking Items and Soups
     Dressings, Canned Goods, Mac and Cheese, Flavored Rices, etc
     This is the Pantry that I use the most, Salad Toppings, Popcorn, PB, Drink Mixes, Seasoning Mixes, etc, etc, etc...
     Pasta and Rices
    AFTER:
     Canned Goods and Misc Baking Items (Baking Soda, Salt, Lemon Juice, and the like)
     Canned Tomatoes, Soups, Salad Fixing Extras, Croutons, Pre-Seasoned Pastas and Rices, Mac and Cheese and Misc. Sauces
     Baking Staples (Flour, Oatmeal, Sugar and Sweeteners, Cornmeal), Pasta Sauces and Shaker Cheese, Canned Fruit Items
     The Main Pantry, Drink Mixes are now in the tins at the top left, Popcorn items, all of my starches are in glass jars (Bisquick, Jasmine Rice, White Rice, Barley, Pasta, etc), Misc Canned Goods, Dessert Topping and Syrups, Salad Toppings that are being used, Canned Meats, PB, Misc Seasoning and Marinade Pkts
    Pasta, Rices and Taco Shells, as well as Shake and Bake and Onion Soup Mix

    Well I think you will definitely agree that the after is SO much better and SO much easier to use and keep organized!
    So, what did you tackle this Tuesday?

    Monday, May 23, 2011

    Sunday's CVS Trip

     
    Joe and I also stopped into CVS to take advantage of the Lipton tea deal, and pick up a few other freebies as well.  Here's what we got...
    3-100 ct boxes Lipton Tea Bags $4.19 ea - $1.69 ea Sale + 1-48 ct Decaf Lipton Tea Bags $4.39 - $1.89 Sale - $1/2 MC (newspaper) x 2 - $3 ECB wyb $10 = 4/$5
    1 pkg Travel CVS Facial Wipes $1.49 ea - $1.50/1 CVS Coupon = FREE!
    2 Crystal Light To Go Sticks $0.50 ea - $1/1 CVS Coupon = 2 FREE!
    2 pks Stride Spark Gum $1.49 ea - $0.50 ea Sale - $1/2 MC (newspaper) - $0.99 ECB = 2 FREE!
    1 box Band-aids $4.49 - $1.50 Sale - $0.50/1 MC (newspaper) - $1 ECB = $1.49
    3 bags Lay's Single Serve Chips $0.99 ea - $1 ECB wyb 3 = 3/$1.97
    1 Revlon Nail Polish $5.49 - $0.50 Sale - 1/1 MC (newspaper) - $4 ECB = FREE!
    + $0.45 Tax
    - $4 ECB's used to Pay
    Total OOP: $14.87, Earned $9.99 in ECB's for next week!

    Sunday's Rite-Aid Trip

    Joe and I also stopped into Rite-Aid yesterday to get 2 newspaper and few other coupon deals.  Here's what we ended up with...
    2 Baltimore Sun Newspapers $2 ea - $0.40 ea card discount = $1.60 ea or 2/$3.20
    1 pk Orbit Gum $1.29 - $0.26 card discount - Free item MC (Facebook offer) $1 - $0.25/1 RAVC = FREE + $0.22 overage!
    2 Glade Candles $3.49 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1/2 MC (newspaper) - $1 UP+Rewards wyb 2 = 2/$3
    1 GE CF Light Bulb $0.99 - $0.50 clearance - $0.50/1 RAVC = FREE + $0.01 overage!
    3-12 pks Coke Products $5.79 ea - $2.46 ea Sale - $2 UP+Rewards wyb 3 = 3/$7.99
    + $1.19 Tax
    - $3/$15 Rite-Aid Survey Coupon 
    - $13 UP+Rewards used to Pay
    Total OOP: $2.15, Earned $3 UP+Rewards for next week!

    Sunday's Walgreen's Trip

    Yesterday Joe and I stopped into Walgreen's and picked up a few things to roll our RR's on.  Here's what we ended up with...
    2-16 ct Advil PM $4.99 ea on Sale - $2/1 MC (printed after RR's at Walgreen's awhile ago) x 2 - $5 RR wyb 2 = 2/$0.98
    1-18 ct Scunci Hair Bands $2 on Sale - $2 RR = FREE!
    1 Pure Silk Shaving Cream $1.99 on Sale - $1.50 RR = $0.49
    + $0.24 Tax
    - $ 3 RR used to Pay
    Total OOP: $7.21, Earned $8.50 in RR's for next time!

    Menu Plan Monday: May 23, 2011!

    I am still recovering from pneumonia, and found out Thursday that I now have bronchitis.  Well, at least it's a step up in the right direction!  Here's what's cooking this week...

    Breakfasts: Oatmeal, Eggs and Toast, Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies, or Homemade Pancakes with Blueberries from the freezer

    Lunches: Homemade French Bread Pizza with Veggies and Dip, Leftovers, Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

    Dinners:
    Sunday - Leftover Buffet!
    Monday - Homemade Chicken Tenders with Baked Potato Wedges and Veggies with Dip
    Tuesday - Tacos, Mexican Rice and Salad
    Wednesday - Ham in Scalloped Potatoes with Broccoli
    Thursday - Roast Beef with Rice Pilaf and Mushroom Gravy and a Veggie
    Friday - Hamburger Helper with Salad
    Saturday - Homemade Pizza with Veggies and Dip or Salad

    Extras: Fruit and Gelatin Cups, Blueberry Muffins

    For more AWESOME menu plans, visit Org Junkie!

    Friday, May 20, 2011

    Second Quick Rite-Aid Trip

    I stopped into Rite-Aid again later on this week as well, and used some Rite-Aid Video Values coupons (RAVC) and some Manufacturer coupons (MC) before they expired.  Here's what I ended up with...
    1 pair No Nonsense Liner Socks $1 - $0.20 card discount - $1/1 RAVC = FREE + $0.20 overage!
    2 tubes Colgate toothpaste (1 not pictured) $0.99 ea - $0.20 ea card discount - $1/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.42 overage!
    1 bag Rold Gold Pretzels $0.99 - $0.20 card discount - $1/1 RAVC = FREE + $0.21 overage!
    2 Snicker's Bars (fillers for the overage) $0.99 ea - $0.49 ea Sale = 2/$1
    + $0.21 Tax
    Total OOP: $0.38!

    Second Quick Walgreen's Trip

    I stopped into Walgreen's again later this week to get some more free tape.  I had a transaction planned to get the Colgate toothpaste that's on sale this week and roll me RR, but they were all out, so I just got the tape!
    3 rolls Scotch Magic Tape $1.99 ea - $1/1 MC x 3 - $3.98 in-ad Coupon = 3 FREE + $1.01 overage!
    1 pkg Peanut Butter M&M's $0.39 on Sale
    1pkg Smore's Pop-tarts $0.99
    + $0.15 Tax
    Total OOP: $0.52

    This week's Martin's Trip

    Well, it's been months since I've been to Martin's, but I have missed it so!  I was able to use quite a few coupons on this trip and get some AWESOME deals.  Sale is still good through tomorrow if you want to go grab some of these deals for yourself...
    3 rolls Recycled Reynold's Foil $2.69 ea - $0.75/1 MC (newspaper Exp 05/31) x 3 all doubled to $1.50 ea = $1.19 ea or 3/$3.57
    1 small box Purina One Cat Food $2.49 - $2/1 MC (came with a sample) = $0.49
    1 pkg Texas Toast Croutons $1.59 - $0.34 sale - $0.50/1 MC (magazine) doubled to $1 = $0.25
    2 jars Kraft Mayo $2.99 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1 discount wyb 2 - $1/2 MC (newspaper) = 2/$2
    2 bags Carolina Jasmine Rice $2.45 ea - $0.50/1 MC (no longer available to print) x 2 both doubled to $1 ea = $1.45 ea or 2/$2.90
    2 pkgs I can't believe it's not butter (ICBINB) baking sticks $2.69 ea - $0.69 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 = 2/$2
    1 bottle Spray ICBINB $2.79 - $0.79 Sale - $1/1 MC = $1
    3 tubs Kraft Philadelphia Cooking Cream $2.99 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1 discount wyb 2 - $1.50/1 MC x 3 (1 newspaper, 2 Kraft First Taste program) = 2 FREE and 1/$0.50
    Original Total: $44.17 + $0.50 Tax - $30.46 in Sales and Coupons/doubles = Total OOP: $14.21 -- Savings of 68%!!!

    Tackle it Tuesday: Organizing the Linen Closet

     This week I joined Org Junkie in organizing my linen closet.  I forgot to take before pictures, but I have the after pictures, and trust me, they are MUCH better!




    View more organized Linen closets at Org Junkie, and more jobs that are tackled at Tackle me Tuesday!

    Food Lion Deals this Week 05/18-05/24!

    Here are a few of the great deals that Food Lion is offering this week...
    • Red Grapes $0.99/lb
    • Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs BOGO Free 16 oz Lmt 2 Free - MC $1/1 (newspaper) x 2 = Price varies
    • Hamburger/Chicken/Tuna Helpers 4.1-7.5 oz $1 ea - $0.75/3 MC (newspaper) = 3/$2.25
    • Coke products 2 lts $0.99 ea
    • Food Lion Hot dog Bun 8 ct $0.99 ea
    • Hunt's Ketchup 24 oz $1 ea - $0.25/1 MC (no longer available) or $0.50/2 MC (magazine) = $0.75 ea
    • Kraft Salad Dressings 14-16 oz $1.67 ea (3/$5) - $1/2 MC (newspaper) = 2/$2.34
    • Peter Pan Peanut Butter 16.3 oz $1.50 ea 
    • Dannon Light and Fit 4 pk Yogurt $1.67 ea (3/$5)
    For more information about the deals this week, visit the weekly circular page!

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    Thursday, May 19, 2011

    Sunday's Rite-Aid Trip

    Sunday I also stopped into Rite-Aid to pick up the UP+Rewards deals, and my newspapers of course.  Here's what I ended up with...
    2 Baltimore Sun Newspapers $2 ea - $0.40 ea card discount = $1.60 ea or 2/$3.20
    2 Cadbury Eggs $0.88 ea - 90% off Clearance = $0.08 ea - $0.50/2 RAVC = 2 FREE + $0.34 overage!
    2-40 ct boxes Salonpas Pain Patches $5.49 ea - $1.50 ea Sale - $3 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2/$1.98
    1 GE CF Light bulb $0.99 - $0.50 clearance - $0.50/1 RAVC = FREE + $0.01 overage!
    2 Oral-B Toothbrushes 1 @ $5.49 - $2.50 Sale, 1 @ $4.99 - $2 Sale - $1.50/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 - $2 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE + $1.02 Money-Maker!
    2 Colgate Toothbrushes $4.99 ea - $2 ea Sale - $1/1 MC (magazines) x 2 - $2 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE!
    4 boxes Ziploc Bags 2 @ $3.99 ea and 2 @ $3.99 ea - $5.96 Sale - $1/2 MC x 2 (newspaper) - $1/2 RAVC - $1 UP+Rewards x 2 = 4/$3
    + $1.43 Tax
    - $3/15 Rite-Aid Survey Coupon
    - $17 UP+Rewards used to Pay
    Total OOP: $4.22, Earned $16 Up+Rewards for next week, and another $3/15 Survey Coupon Code!

    ALDI Deals, starting 05/18/2011!

    Here are some of the deals starting this week @ ALDI!
    • Park view Super Dogs 20-1/4lb hot dogs 80 oz $4.99 ea
    • Dakota's Pride Onion, Country-style, Home-style or Maple Baked Beans 28 oz $1.19 ea
    • Season's Choice Waffle Fries 22 oz $1.79 ea
    • Clancy's Bacon and Cheddar Potato Skins 5.5 oz $0.99 ea
    • ALDI small Eco-friendly Bag $0.99 ea
    • Pineapple $1.79 ea
    • Sweet Corn $1.49/4 pk
    • 3 lb bag Apples $1.79 ea
    • Lettuce $0.79 ea
    • L'oven Fresh Hot dog/Hamburger Buns12 oz $0.79 ea
    • Reggano Pasta Salad Kits (Ranch and Bacon, Creamy Parmesan, or Tri-Color Italian) 6.2-7.5 oz $0.99 ea
    • Burman's Yellow Mustard 14 oz $0.69 ea
    • Burman's Ketchup 32 oz $1.19 ea
    • Nature's Nectar Frozen Lemonade 12 oz $0.69 ea
    • Savoritz Cheese Crackers 9 oz $1.19 ea
    For more information about shopping at ALDI, visit their Homepage!

    Tuesday, May 17, 2011

    Big Lots Shopping Trip this Week

    I LOVE our Big Lots here in Westminster; they always have new items in stock!  Here's what I picked up this week...
    3 bags Toll House White Chocolate Morsels $1.29 ea = 3/$3.87
    2 boxes Pop-Tarts (for Joe) $1.50 ea = 2/$3
    2 pkgs Lo Mien Noodles $1.50 ea = 2/$3
    2 Coffee Drinks (also for Joe) $0.50 ea = 2/$1
    2 bags Kettle Chips (for me!) $1.50 ea = 2/$3
    Total OOP: $13.87, and LOTS of great deals!

    Sunday's CVS Trip

    I also stopped into CVS on Sunday to get some FREE make-up and do the Dial ECB deal.  Here's what I got...
    1-3 pk Dial Bar Soap $2.99 - $1.11 Sale - $1 ECB = $0.88
    1 Physician's Formula Concealer Stick $7.99 - $6 Sale - $5/1 MC (no longer available, adjusted to $1.98) = FREE!
    1 Physician's Formula Foundation Stick $10.99 - $6 Sale - $5/1 MC = FREE!
    + $0.54 Tax
    - $1.88 ECB used to Pay
    Total OOP: $0.54, earned $1 ECB for next time!

    Menu Plan Monday: May 16th 2011

    Sorry there was no menu plan last week, I am still recovering from pneumonia, and it's not going so well.  However, I am starting to feel better, so hopefully posting will be back to it's regular schedule.  Here's what's cooking this week...
    Breakfasts: Cold Cereal, Oatmeal, or Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies with Cinnamon Sugar Toast or Muffins

    Lunches: Leftovers, Ham or Tuna Sandwiches with Chips and Apples

    Dinners:
    Sunday - Grilled Hot-dogs with Pasta Salad and Veggies with Dip
    Monday - Leftover Buffet
    Tuesday - Grilled Japanese Marinated Steak with Homemade Fried Rice (filled with veggies)
    Wednesday - Crock-pot Ribs with Baked Potatoes and Salad
    Thursday - Hamburger Helper with Salad and Green Beans
    Friday - Homemade Chicken Tenders with Baked Potato Wedges and Veggies and Dip
    Saturday - Homemade Pizza with Veggie and Dip or Salad

    Extras: Fruit and Gelatin Cups, Blueberry Muffins

    For more AWESOME Menu plans, visit Org Junkie!

    Sunday's Walgreen's Trip

     
    I stopped into Walgreen's on Sunday to roll my RR's, and this is what I ended up with...
    2 Wisk 12 load detergents $0.99 ea = 2/$1.98
    3 rolls Scotch Tape $1.99 ea - $3.98 in-ad Coupon (B1G2 Free) - $1/1 MC x 3 = 3 FREE + $1.01 overage!
    1 Dove for Men Deodorant $3.99 on Sale - $1/1 MC (came with Free Sample) - $3 RR = FREE!
    1 small Icy Hot Naturals $1.99 - $1/1 MC (newspaper) = $0.99
    + $0.48 Tax
    - $4 RR from last week
    Total OOP: $1.43, Earned $3 RR for next time!

    Sunday, May 15, 2011

    Shopping Trips 05/08-05/14!

    This past week has been rough with giving tours here at the museum, working at Springfield, and trying to recover from pnuemonia.  I so have the paper to go get another chest x-ray, and I feel that more antibiotics are in my future :-(  Here's what I got while shopping last week...
     Dollar Store Trip: $6.12
     Walgreen's Trip: $23.08, Earned $15 MIR and $4 RR
     CVS Trip: $1.04, Earned $5 ECB's
    Rite-Aid Trip #1: $1.31, Earned $6 UP+Rewards, $3.99 MIR, and $2 SCR
    Rite-Aid Trip #2 (not pictured, 2 newspapers): $3.40
    Rite-Aid Trip #3 (not pictured, 4 pkts Quaker Quick Oats, and a Grabber for my mom, she paid): $19.43, Zero oop for me :-)

    Total for the Week: $34.95, and I have $15 in Rewards, and $20.99 in rebates coming my way!