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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Rite-Aid Trip for this Week

I stopped into Rite-Aid too this Sunday, however, they were out of the Renu travel pks and they only had 1 of the Ricolas that Joe likes, and won't get more of either until Thursday. So needless to say, I'll be going back Thursday for my FREE Renu and $0.49 Ricolas, and will probably pick up some more FREE Cover Girl Make-up while I'm there :-)!
4 CG Face Powders $6.99 ea - BOGO Sale x 2 - BOGO MC x 2 = 4 FREE
4 Starburst King Size pks (1 missing from photo) $1.49 ea - BOGO Free Sale x 2 - BOGO Free MC from Here = 4 FREE
1 Pssssst Dry Spray Shampoo (Camping? Interesting...) $6.49 - TMF tag found on can = FREE
2 Metamucil 160 ct $13.99 ea - $4 ea Sale - $5 SCR x 2 - $3/1 MC x 2 = $1.99 ea or 2/$3.98
1 Ricola Mixed Berry $2.49 - $1.50 Sale = $0.99
1 Gillette Clinical Deodorant $9.99 - $2 Sale - $2 SCR - $3/1 MC = $2.99
+ Tax $1.29
- $5/25 Purchase Rite-Aid C x 2 ($10)
Total OOP: $17.74 - Expected SCR $12 - Expected MIR $6.49 = Net OOP: All FREE + $0.75 MM!!!

CVS Trip for this Week

I stopped into CVS yesterday to pick up a prescription for Joe and get a FREE $25 gift card and while I was there I went ahead and grabbed the deals for this week. I will however be going back sometime soon to get some FREE Dawn hand renewal dish soap :-)
1 - 9 roll pk Charmin TP $7.49 - $1.52 Sale - $1/1 MC - $1 ECB = $3.97
1 Gillette Fusion Power Razor $11.49 - $3.20 Sale - $4/1 MC - $4 ECB = $0.29
1 bottle Head & Shoulders Shampoo $5.49 - $0.50 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 ECB = $1.99
2 Nivea Chap-sticks* $3.99 ea - $1 ea Sale - BOGO Free MC $2.99 - $2.99 ECB = 2 FREE
2 Oral B Toothbrushes $4.99 & $5.49 - $2.48 Sales - $1/1 MC - $4 ECB x 2 = 2 FREE + $1 MM
2 boxes Wheat Thins $1.99 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE
3 - 24 pks CVS Bottled H2O (not pictured) $3.99 ea - $1 ea Sale = 3/$8.97
+ Tax $2.54
- ECB's used to Pay $15.50
Total OOP: $19.25, paid with FREE Gift card + Earned $17.99 ECB's for next time!!
*These items were donated

Chance for FREE UTZ chips -- YUMMY!!!

Go Here & leave a comment for the Utz Girl, and you will be entered to win a bag of Utz Chips (this month is Sour Cream and Onion - YUM!) and an Utz T-shirt!!

GOOD LUCK!!!

Shopper's Food Warehouse Deals for this Week

Shopper's has some awesome deals this week including some cheap Kraft cheese!! These deals will run through Wednesday March 10th, so without further ado...

Produce:
Strawberries 1 lb containers $1.99 ea
Fresh Express Salad Blends $1.75 ea
California Navel Oranges $0.79 ea
3 lb bag Red Delicious Apples $1.99 ea
Celery Bunch $1.49 ea

Breads:
Shopper's 20 oz Slice White Bread Load $1
Arnold Whole Grain Breads 2/$4
Maier's Italian Style Bread 20 oz loaf $1.99 ea

Pantry Items:
Lays Potato Chips 2/$4
Utz Tortilla Chips 2/$4
Pringles Super Stack $1.50 ea - $1/2 MC (this week's newspaper) = 2/$2
Nabisco Premium Saltines 16 oz box $2.50 ea - $1/1 MC (past newspaper) = $1.50 ea
Richfood 32 oz Jar Grape Jam or Jelly $2 ea
Betty Crocker Potato Pouches $1 ea - $0.40/1 MC from Here doubled to $0.80 = $0.20 ea
Knorr/Lipton Pasta & Rice Sides $1 ea - $1/3 MC from Here = 3/$2
Mueller's Pasta 16 oz pkg $1 ea
Hunts Canned Pasta Sauce 26 oz $1 ea - $0.50/2 MC from Here doubled to $1 = 2/$1
Hunts Snack Pack Puddings $1 ea - $1/3 (Fat or sugar free) MC from Here = 3/$2
Pepsi 24 pk Cubes $5.99 ea wyb 2 (Must buy 2)
7 UP, Canada Dry, etc 2 lts $1 ea

Meat & Dairy Items:
Smithfield Premium Pork Spare Ribs $1.99/lb
Smithfield Premium Pork Shoulder Roast $1.49/lb
Smithfield Country-style Pork Ribs $1.89/lb
Top Round London Broil $2.99/lb
12 oz pkg Tilapia Fillets $4.99 ea
Various Fast Fixin' Items $5.99/bag - $1/1 MC (March All You Magazine) = $4.99 ea
Shopper's Chicken Leg Quarters $0.99/lb
Shopper's Split Chicken Breasts $1.69/lb
Kraft Shredded, Cubes, Chunks, Crumbles & Melts Cheeses 5-8 oz $1.69 ea - $1/2 MC (past newspapers & Blinkies) = 2/$2.38 or $1.19 ea!!!

Frozen Items:
Hanover 16 oz bags Vegetables 2/$3
Birdseye Steamfresh 12 oz bags Vegetables $1.99 ea - $1/3 MC (last week's newspaper) = 3/$4.97 ($1.66 ea, so Hanover's are cheaper, but these you can steam in your microwave)
Healthy Choice Complete Meals 2/$5 - $1.25/2 MC from Here = 2/$3.75 or $1.87 ea
Healthy Choice Steamers $2.89 ea - $1.25/2 MC from Here = 2/$4.53 or $2.26 ea
Ellios 9 Slice Box Pizza $3.19 ea - $1/2 MC (past newspaper) = 2/$5.38
Various McCain French Fries $2.99 ea - $1/2 MC (last week's newspaper) = 2/$4.98

Health & Beauty Items:
Gillette Foamy Shaving Cream 7 oz $1 ea - $1/1 MC (past newspapers) = FREE!
Scotties Facial Tissues 60-132 ct $1 ea - $0.50/1 MC from Here doubled to $1 = FREE!

Weekly Spending Totals

This week was a very good week for us; we were able to keep our spending totals low!!!!

Food: $22.51
Household Items: $0.72
Health & Beauty Items: $4.30
Total for the Week: $23.95!!!

Eating Out: $32.78 (a little higher than I like, but we had one of our ex-youth-group kids come home from college for a visit, and so we went to Panera. Totally worth spending a little extra money in my opinion!)

Martin's Trip for this Week

Martin's was having their 'Coupon Days' this week, and their ad was filled with very useful coupons, many of which I used... :-)
2 large pks Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $31.92 - $1.99/lb SALE!! ($16) - $0.30 off/lb Coupon in-ad on 1 pkg ($1.24) = $14.68
1 - 5 lb bag Russet Potatoes $3.49 - $1.50 Sale - $0.50 in-ad C = $1.49
1 Care One Hand Soap $1.66 - $0.66 Sale - $0.50/1 Martin's C = $0.50
2 Coffee Mate Creamers $2.15 ea - $0.48 ea Sale - $0.75/1 MC doubled to $1.50 x 2 = 2/$0.34
2 General Foods International Coffee Mixes $3.19 ea - $0.69 ea Sale - $0.55/1 MC doubled to $1.10 x 2 = 2/$2.80
1 Dozen Eggs - in-ad C Free wyb 2 General Foods International Coffees = FREE
1 pkg Blue Bonnet Margarine Sticks (not pictured) $1.09 - $0.10 Sale = $0.99
+ Tax $0.06
Total OOP: $50.46 - Sales & Coupons $29.79 = $20.70 -- Saved 59%!!!

Walgreen's Trip this Week

Stopped into Walgreen's earlier this week to get some FREE Purex detergent and roll my register rewards...
10 Purex Detergents (4 not pictured) $5.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale - BOGO Free MC x 5 = 10 FREE!!!!
2 Lady Speed Stick Deodorants* $1.99 ea - $1/1 MC x 2 - $1 RR x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM
2 Colgate Total Toothpastes* $2.99 ea - $1/1 MC x 2 - $2 RR x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM
3 Royal Puddings $1.17
1 Oreo Double Stuffed Cookies $0.99
2 Starbucks Frappacino's $2.09 ea - in-ad C $0.84 x 2 - $1/1 MC x 2 = $0.25 ea or 2/$0.50
1 Schick Intuition Razor $8.99 - $4/1 MC - $3 RR = $1.99
2 Tylenol PM $2.99 ea - $1.50/1 IVC (booklet in the front of the store) x 2 - $1/1 MC x 2 = $0.49 ea or 2/$0.98
1 Motrin PM $2.99 - $1.50/1 IVC - $1/1 MC = $0.49
+ Tax $2.94
- RR's used to Pay $11
Total OOP: $5.02 + Earned $9 RR's for next week!!!
* These items were donated