Wednesday, April 9, 2014

40 bags in 40 days Update #3

I decided to join along in the 40 bags in 40 days challenge to help decrapify the house before baby Rogers arrives in April.  Here's how week #3 went...

Day #11: Cleaned the house today, as well as cleaning out the silverware drawer.  Items removed: Misc papers and inserts from around the house - 7

 Day #12: Cleaned the microwave and stove today.  Also worked on the desk.  Items removed: Misc paper clutter - 10

Day #13:  Did a quick clean of the bathroom as well as the top of the fridge, as well as the office desk. - 23

Day #14:  Wiped down the mirrors today and cleaned out the utensil drawers - 7


Day #15:  I cleaned all of our computer screens today, as well as worked hard in the nursery and removed a huge box of trash - 100+

Day #16: Today I worked in the Nursery and managed to find another box of junk that can go - wahoo! - 25

 

Tuesday's Giant Trip


After CVS Tuesday, we also stopped into Giant to pick up some fresh fruit for me, and some other great deals.  I had to do 2 transactions to use all of my Dawn coupons, because Giant only will double up to 4 like coupons in a transaction, but since we self check-out anyway, it was no biggie.  Here's what we ended up with...

1 tub Turkey Hill Ice Cream (not pictured) $3.59 - $1.59 Sale = $2
4 boxes Eggo Waffles (not pictured) $2.79 ea - $0.29 ea Sale - $1/2 MC x 2 = 4/$8
2 boxes Land O Lakes Butter Half Sticks $4.89 ea - $1.89 ea Sale - $0.50/1 MC doubled to $1 x 2 = 2/$4 + Earned Free Land O Lakes Spread Coupon from MIR
1 Smart Balance Olive Oil Spread $2.89 - $0.89 Sale - $0.50/1 MC doubled to $1 = $1
Bananas $1.37
Watermelon from the Salad Bar $6.77
2 Honey Crisp Apples $1.32
Red Grapes $0.95
2-100 ct Boxes Giant Tagless Tea Bags $1.25 ea = 2/$2.50
2 jars Kraft Mayo $4.99 ea - $2 ea Sale - $0.50/1 MC doubled to $1 x 2 = $1.99 ea or 2/$3.98
1 jar Newman's Own Salsa $2.79 - $0.50/1 MC doubled to $1 = $1.79
1 Bull's Eye BBQ Sauce $2.39
8 bottles Dawn Hand Renewal Dish Soap $1.39 ea - $0.50/1 MC doubled to $1 x 8 = $0.39 ea or 8/$3.12
2 boxes Lucky Charms Cereal $1.89 on clearance - $0.60/1 MC doubled to $1.20 (should have been 2 of these - ugh!) = 2/$2.58 or $1.29 ea
+ $0.84 Tax
- $0.10 Reusable Bag Credit 
Total OOP: $71.94 - $30.27 Savings/Coupons = $42.51 -- Savings of 42%!!!

Tuesday's CVS Trip


Tuesday, after my Dr's appointment, Joe and I went to CVS to roll my ECB's and do the diaper deal!  We were able to get quite a few items for very little out of pocket, and I still $18.50 in ECB's for next week!  Here's what we ended up with...

2 Jumbo pks Huggies Newborn Diapers $11.99 ea - $2.99 ea Sale - $3/1 MC x 2 +
2 Refill pks Huggies Natural Care Wipes $8.29 ea - $2.29 ea Sale - $1/2 MC - $2/1 diaper + 1 wipe CVS coupon x 2 - $5/$20 Huggies CVS Coupon - $10 ECB's wyb $30 = 2 Diapers + 2 Wipes/$4 - $1 per pkg!!!!
2 Tom's Deodorants $5.99 ea - $1.99 ea Sale - $2/2 MC - $2 ECB wyb 2 = 2/$4
2 Crest Pro-Health Toothpastes $3.79 ea - $0.80 ea Sale - $1/2 MC - $2 ECB x 2 = 2/$0.98
1 CVS Hand Soap $2.37 - $2/1 CVS coupon = $0.37
1 A&W Root beer 2 lt $2.09 - $1.10 Sale - $0.30/1 CVS Coupon = $0.69 
2 boxes Pop Secret Popcorn $3.99 ea - $1.49 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 = 2/$3
3 canisters Sun-Maid Raisins $4.49 ea - $2.50 ea Sale - $2/1 MC x 3 = 3 FREE + $0.03 Money-maker!
+ $2.76 Tax
- $27.45 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $4.32, Earned $16 ECB's for next time!

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ALDI Deals, Starting 04/09/2014

Here are some of the AWESOME deals this week at ALDI...
  • Weds. 04/09 ONLY: Tyson Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs $1.49/lb
  • Multi-peppers 3 pk $1.99 ea
  • Sweet Potatoes 3 lbs $1.19 ea
  • Asparagus 16 oz $1.69 ea
  • Baby Carrots 16 oz $0.49 ea
  • Strawberries 1 lb $1.49 ea
  • Pineapple $1.39 ea
  • Season's Choice Chopped Spinach 10 oz $0.99 ea
  • Season's Choice Steamable Cheesy Broccoli Florets or California Medley with Cheese 12 oz $1.49 ea
  • Season's Choice Steamable Asparagus Spears 8 oz $2.29 ea
  • Season's Choice Steamable Broccoli Florets or California Medley 12 oz $1.09 ea
  • SimplyNature Organic Spring Mix or Baby Spinach 5 oz $2.49 ea
  • SimplyNature Organic Dressing Peppercorn Ranch or Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette 8 oz $1.99 ea
  • Tuscan Garden Croutons Caesar, Cheese Garlic, or Seasoned 5 oz $0.89 ea
  • Happy Harvest Cut Green Beans or Whole Kernel Corn 14.5-15.25 oz $0.49 ea
  • L'oven Fresh Brown and Serve Rolls 12 oz $0.99 ea
  • L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls 12 oz $1.99 ea
  • L'oven Fresh Cinnamon Crumb Cake 26 oz $3.99 ea
  • L'oven Fresh Cheesecake Sampler 40 oz $8.99 ea 
  • Baker's Corner Canned Pumpkin 15 oz $0.99 ea
  • Baker's Corner Granulated Sugar 4 lb bag $1.69 ea
  • Baker's Corner All Purpose Flour 5 lb bag $1.49 ea
  • Happy Farms or Fit and Active Cream Cheese 8 oz  $0.99 ea
  • Bake House Creations Crescent Rolls 8 oz $0.99 ea
  • Bake House Creations Pie Crusts 15 oz $1.49 ea
  • Countryside Creamery Butter Quarters Salted or Unsalted 16 oz $2.19 ea
  • Gardenline Gazebo with Netting 10x10' $119 ea
  • Gardenline 5 piece Patio Set $79.99 ea
  • Gardenline String Light Assortment 10 ct $7.99 ea
  • Gardenline 9' Wood Market or Aluminum Umbrella $29.99 ea
  • Gardenline Umbrella Stand 30 lb Assorted Styles $16.99 ea
  • Gardenline Umbrella Light $7.99 ea
  • Gardenline Clematis Flowering Vine Assorted Varieties $4.99 ea
  • Gardenline Spring Bulbs and Perennials Assorted Varieties $1.69 ea
For more information about shopping at ALDI, visit their Homepage!