Last Week's Rite Aid Trip #2

Stopped into Rite Aid on Saturday for the final trip of the week, and I got some awesome deals while I was there + I got a FREE $25 gift card for transferring a prescription there!
2 GE Energy Smart Light bulbs $0.99 ea - $2.00/2 SCR = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM
2 RA Brand Kitchen Trash Bags $5.49 ea - BOGO Free Sale = $5.49/2
2 Advil PM 20 ct $5.49 ea - $2.00/1 in-ad C x 2 - $2.00/1 MC x 2 = $1.49 ea = $2.98/2
1 Oral-B Cross Action Power Toothbrush $5.00 on sale - $3.00/1 MC - $2.00 SCR = FREE
2 Reese's Big Cups $0.88 ea - BOGO Free = $0.88/2 (got these so I could use the $5/25 purchase coupon & of course, Joe got to them before I could snap the picture...)
- $5/25 Purchase RA Coupon
+ Tax $0.68
Total OOP: $9.01 - Expected SCR $4.00 = $5.01 Net (less than the cost of the trash bags that we needed! I love it when that happens! :-)

Martin's Stop -- Lots of Great deals for $11.46!

Stopped into Martin's on Monday to take advantage of the great sales they were having, especially regarding the Ziploc freezer bags and the creamer...
2 -10 ct boxes Swiss Miss Cocoa $1.89 ea - $0.89 ea Sale - $1.14 Promo = $0.86/2
3 cans Hunts Diced Tomatoes $1.33 ea - $0.33 ea Sale - $1.72 Promo - $0.75/3 MC - $0.75 double = 3 FREE + $0.22 Overage
2 Peter Pan Creamy PB $2.05 ea - $0.55 ea Sale - $1.14 Promo - $0.50/1 MC x 2 - $0.50 Double x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.14 Overage
2 - 1lb boxes Domino Light Brown Sugar $1.09 ea - $0.20 Sale ea - $0.25/1 MC x 2 = $1.36/2
1 - 1lb box Domino 10x Sugar $1.09 - $0.20 Sale - $0.25/1 MC = $0.64
4 International Delights Creamers $1.95 ea - BOGO Free Sale $1.95 x 2 - $0.55/1 MC x 2 - $0.55 Double x 2 = $1.70/4
4 - 20 ct boxes Ziploc Qt Freezer Bags $2.25 ea - $0.25 Sale ea - $2.00 Promo - $1.00/2 MC = $4.00/4
2 pks Ziploc Twist & Loc Containers $2.97 ea - $0.47 Sale ea - $1.00 Promo - $0.55/1 MC x 2 - $0.55 Double x 2 = $0.80/2
1 Pk Halloween Treat Bags $1.34 - $0.55/1 MC - $0.55 Double = $0.24
2 Hallmark Cards $0.99 ea - BOGO Free in-ad C = $0.99/2
+ Tax $0.61
Total OOP: 11.46 - $10.00 in rebates from SC Johnson ($5 wyb 3 items x 2) = $1.46!!! + I earned 100 free gas points for spending $15 (pre-coupons)!!!

Walgreen's RR Stop 11/02/09

Stopped into Walgreen's on Monday to roll those RR's I had, and I think I ended up with some pretty good deals...
4 Act II Popcorn Balls reduced to $0.25 ea - $1.00 MC = 4 FREE
2 - 3 ct boxes Act II Popcorn $0.99 ea with Walgreen's Bonus Coupon (Online) = $1.98/2
3 Johnson & Johnson 25 ct Gauze Pads $3.99 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 - $8.00 RR wyb 3 = $0.97/3
2 - 3 pk Dial Bar Soap (this kind smells wonderful, very fresh and well, clean) $1.99 ea - $1.00 RR wyb 1 x 2 - $0.35/1 MC x 2 = $1.28/2
2 cans Geisha Mushrooms $0.50 ea with in-ad C = $1.00/2
2 Glade Soy Candles $3.99 ea - $1.00 RR wyb 1 x 2 - $3.50/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE + $1.02 MM
1 Gillette Body Wash + 1 Gillette Deodorant $4.00 ea - BOGO Free MC - $1.00/1 MC - $2.00 RR wyb 2 = $1.00/2
+ Tax $1.26
- Used $7.00 RR to Pay
Total OOP: $13.47 - RR's Earned $14.00 = ALL FREE + $0.53 MM!!!!! + the two Glade candles also count towards the SC Johnson rebate, get a $5 rebate wyb (when you buy) 3 SC Johnson items, so the two candles + the holiday ziplocs I bought at Martin's will earn me a $5 MIR!
Total Profit: $5.53!! I love it when they 'pay' me to buy things!!!!

Menu Plan Monday 11/02/09

November is here -- YAY! I'm excited for the cool Fall weather and all the yummy comfort foods that come with it...

Breakfasts: Blueberry muffins, cereal, bagels with Cream cheese, yogurt and fruit

Lunches: Leftovers, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Homemade Mini Bagel Pizzas

Dinners:

Sunday - Dinner at Bob Evans with Nan & Pap (Joe's Grandparents)

Monday - Ranch Chicken Ring (made with crescents -- YUMMY!)

Tuesday - Fried Tilapia with Rice & Broccoli

Wednesday - Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup with Homemade Peasant Bread

Thursday - Out!

Friday - Spaghetti with Salad and Homemade Garlic Bread

Saturday - Homemade Pizza

Snacks: Yogurt, Apples, Bananas, Cashews & Popcorn

Rite Aid SCR Trip #1 11/01/09

I also stopped at Rite-Aid today to drop off another prescription and when I pick it up I'll get a FREE $25 Rite-Aid gift card! So I picked up some of the SCR items that they had in stock and I'll try to get the rest when I go back and pick up my prescription...
1 can Febreeze Air Spray $2.49 - $1.00/1 MC - $1.00 SCR = $0.49
1 Crest/Arm & Hammer Spin Brush $5.99 - $2.00/1 MC - $2.00 SCR = $1.99
+ Tax $0.51
- $2.65 Paid on Gift card
Total OOP: $3.34 - Expected SCR $3.00 = $0.34 Net Cost!

CVS ECB Trip 11/01/09

I have to say that I really enjoyed that extra hour of sleep last night and it was definitely necessary :-) So since I was all bright-eyed & bushy-tailed this morning I thought I would drop off a prescription (to earn another FREE $25 gift card) and grab up some ECB deals...
2 bags Mini-Oreos on clearance $1.49 ea = $2.98 (+ Count towards the Nabisco Rebate!)
1 - 90 ct Plackers $2.99 - $2.00 ECB = $0.99
1 Coke 20 oz - Used Free Item Coupon = FREE
2 pks Cold Emblem Cashews $0.99 ea - $2.00/2 CVS C = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM
2 Listerine Total Care mouthwashes $3.99 ea - $2.00/1 MC x 2 - $1.00 ECB x 2 = $0.99 ea = $1.98
+ Tax $0.18
- Used $8.99 in ECB's to pay
Total OOP: $1.01 paid with FREE CVS Gift Card + Received $4.00 ECB for next time!

End of the Month Super Walmart Expiring Coupon Trip 10/30/09

Went to the Super Wal-mart in Hanover Friday night to use up a LOT of coupons that were expiring the end of October and I got some awesome deals too...
4 Febreeze Noticables $5.00 ea - $4.00/1 MC x 4 = $1.00 ea = $4.00
4 Pull-up Baby Wipes $1.64 ea - $3.00/2 MC x 2 = $0.14 ea = $0.56
2 Tide Single Loads $0.97 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.06 MM
2 Rimmel Mascara 2 pks (4 total) $4.54 ea - BOGO Free MC - $1.00/1 MC = $3.54 (4 total!)
1 McCormick Garlic Powder $1.78 - $1.00/1 MC = $0.78
1 McCormick Supreme Salad Seasoning $1.78 - $1.00/1 MC = $0.78
2 Meow Mix Wet Cat Foods $0.56 ea - $1.00/2 MC = $0.06 ea = $0.12
2 bottles Hunt's Ketchup $1.18 ea - $1.00/2 MC = $1.36
1 - 12 pk Pepsi Cans $1.98
4 boxes Arm & Hammer Baking Soda $0.54 ea - $1.00/2 MC x 2 = $0.04 ea = $0.16
1 bag Little Lender's Bagels $1.84 - $0.50/1 MC = $1.34
1 - 4 pk Yoplait Delights Yogurt $2.00 - $1.00/1 MC = $1.00
2 tubes Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $1.56 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $0.56 ea = $1.12
2 tubes Crescent Rolls $1.78 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $0.78 ea = $1.56
+ She missed a $1.00 Coupon Somewhere :-(
+ Tax $2.05
Total OOP: $21.29 -- WAHOO!!!!!!! (Saved $40.04 in Coupons alone)

Happy Halloween!

Just wanted to wish everyone a very HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Walgreen's Clearance Jackpot!! 10/26/09

Stopped into Walgreen's yesterday with Joe to roll my register rewards, and he found the clearance aisle, needless to say, he found enough things that I didn't need any other items for fillers ;-)
1 Tap Light (for our trailer) clearanced to $1.74
1 Ever Care Lint Roller Refill clearanced to $1.07 - $1.00/1 MC = $0.07
2 - 50 yd Singer Cotton Black Threads clearanced $0.57 ea = $1.14/2
1 BBQ Brush clearanced $0.50
1 Master Lock clearanced $1.49
1 Halls Refresh 20 ct $1.00 - $0.75/1 MC - $1.00 RR = FREE + $0.75 MM
2 One a Day Woman's Vitamins + 20% Bonus (120 ct ea) $6.99 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = 11.98/2
1 One a Day Woman's Vitamins 100 ct + 30 ct Calcium Supplement $6.99 - $1.00/1 MC = $5.99
- $5.00 RR wyb $20.00 = $12.97 for all of the vitamins
2 pks Tridents Layers Gum $1.00 ea - $1.00 RR wyb 2 - $1.00/2 MC = 2 FREE
1 Reese's Pumpkin (For Joe) $0.79 - $0.12 Wags C - $0.55/1 MC = $0.12
1 PUR Facet mount filter clearanced to $8.74 (originally $45!) - $5.00/1 MC = $3.74
+ Tax $1.05
- $15.00 in RR's to Pay
Total OOP: $14.07 - Received $7.00 in RR's for next time = Net OOP: $7.07 -- YAHOO!!!

Martin's Stop 10/26/09

Stopped into Martin's yesterday to grab up some great deals, they have a LOT of things on sale for $1.00, that's my favorite price, other than FREE that is :-)
2 Turkey Hill 1/2 gallon Lemonades $1.69 ea - $0.69 ea Sale = $1.00 ea or $2.00/2
2 Mama Celeste Pizzas $1.49 ea - $0.49 ea Sale = $1.00 ea or $2.00/2
2 bags Heluva Good Shredded Cheese $2.99 ea - $1.20 ea Sale - $1.00/2 MC = $2.58/2
2 SoBe Life Waters $1.39 ea - $0.39 ea Sale - $0.25/1 MC x 2 - $0.25 Double x 2 = 2/$1.00
3 bottles Fruit2O $1.09 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 3 = $0.09 ea or $0.27/3
1 bag Dole Salad $1.89 - $0.89 Sale = $1.00
1 pair Gloves (Joe picked these out) $1.68 - Manager's Discount 50% off = $0.84
+ Tax $0.35
- $1.00 OYNO Coupon
Total OOP: $9.04