Today's CVS Trip

And, lastly, Joe and I stopped into CVS to roll my ECB's and to pick up some of Joe's prescriptions.  This is what I ended up with...

5 Honest Teas $1.79 ea - $0.79 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 (Recycle Bank) - $2 ECB wyb 5 items = 5/$1

1 pkg RePHresh Tampons $6.99 - $0.20 Sale - $1/1 MC - $6.79 ECB = FREE + $1 Money-maker!

1-3 ct box Schick Intuition Refill Cartridges $11.79 - $5.90 Sale - $2/1 MC (newspaper) = $3.89 (no ECB's printed for this, instead it just rang up cheaper, not sure why?)

2-24 pk Just the Basics H2O $3.99 ea - $1.11 ea Sale = $2.88 ea or 2/$5.76

+ $0.56 Tax

- $10.99 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $9.01, Earned $8.79 ECB's for next week!

Today's Walgreen's Trip

I also was able to run into Walgreen's just long enough this morning to roll my RR's.  This is what I ended up with...

1 Reach Toothbrush $2.99 on Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $2 RR = FREE!

3 boxes Baking Soda $0.50 ea with in-ad Coupon = 3/$1.50

1-30 ct Probiotics $20 on Sale - $2/1 MC - $20 MIR (printed at Register) = FREE + $2 Money-maker!

+ $0.18 Tax

- $9 RR's used to Pay

Total OOP: $12.67, Earned $20 MIR and $2 RR for next week!

Today's Rite-Aid Trip

This morning Joe and I made a quick stop into Rite-Aid before I had to go to work, and I was able to pick up some AWESOME Deals!  I might go back later in the week for more OB and Ben-gay, but we'll see how this week goes :-)  Here's what I go today...

Transaction #1: (This SCR goes to my mom's house)

1 Got2Be Dry Shampoo $6.49 - $1.50 Sale - $2/1 MC (All You Magazine) - $4 SCR = FREE + $1.01 MM!

+ $0.30 Tax

- $2 UP+Rewards used to Pay

Total OOP: $1.29, Earned $4 SCR!

Transaction #2: 

1 Got2Be Dry Shampoo $6.49 - $1.50 Sale - $2/1 MC (All You Magazine) - $4 SCR = FREE + $1.01 Money-maker!

2 Ben-gay Cream $5.49 ea - $1.10 ea card discount - $2/1 in-ad coupon x 2 - $1/1 Rite-Aid Video Coupon (June) - $3/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 - $1 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE + $4.22 Money-maker!

4 pkgs OB Tampons $4.99 ea - $2.49 ea Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) x 4 - $2 UP+Rewards wyb 2 x 2 = 4/$2

2-24 ct boxes Excedrin Extra-Strength $4.99 ea - $3 ea Sale - $0.75/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 - $1/1 Rite-Aid Video Coupon (June) - $1 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.52 Money-maker!

1-24 ct box Zantac Cool Mint $10.49 - $2.10 card discount - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $2/1 Rite-Aid Video Coupon (June) - $2 UP+Rewards = $3.39

2 Baltimore Sun Newspapers (COUPONS!) $2 ea - $0.40 ea card discount = 2/$3.20

+ $0.26 Tax

- $3/15 Rite-Aid Survey Coupon 

- $12.99 UP+Rewards used to Pay

Total OOP: $1.11, Earned $4 SCR and $10 UP+Rewards for next time!

Friday's Shopping Adventures!

Joe and I went shopping on Friday and ran some errands when we got back into town, here's what we picked up...

Our last stop was Big Lots:
Total for all pictured above: $20.79, including tax
Some of the good deals we got and you can too if you go quickly, because they don't last long...

• Boylan's Root Beer (made with Cane Sugar and all natural) $0.75 ea
• Snack Well's Fudge Covered Caramel Popcorn Snacks $1.50 ea (also mostly all-natural)
• Royal Butterscotch Pudding Mixes $0.40 ea (not as cheap as the sales at Rite-Aid and Walgreen's, but they only have Chocolate and Vanilla)
• True Citrus Lemonade Mixes $1 ea (all natural, sweetened with Stevia)

We also stopped into CVS to pick up a prescription for Joe and I used a few coupons close to expiration while we were there...
4 Honest Teas (1 missing...) $1.79 ea - $0.79 ea Sale - BOGO Free MC x 2 = 4/$2
2 Powerade Zero $1.79 ea - $0.79 ea Sale - BOGO Free MC = 2/$1 - $2 ECB wyb 5 items = 6 Drinks/$1
2 Pantene Detanglers $5.49 ea - $2 and $2.01 Sale - $3/2 MC (newspaper) - $2 ECB wyb 2 = 2/$1.97
2 pkgs Chicken of the Sea Salmon $1 ea - $0.50/1 MC x 2 = 2/$1
+ $0.40 Tax
- $7.49 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $1.67, Earned $4 ECB's for next time!

 

The main reason for the shopping trip was to go to Lancaster, PA and stop at the outlets so that Joe could use his gift cards from Christmas towards a new pair of shoes.  He was able to get 2 pairs for about $50 after the gift cards and discounts.  We also stopped into a farmer's mkt while we were up there and I got two bags of cheese pretzel crackers for $2.95 ea and 5 lbs of Raw, unprocessed Sugar for $6.75.  We also got some nice warm soft pretzels for a snack while we were there.

All in all, it was a wonderful day!

Sunday's Shopping Trips!

Sunday I only stopped into CVS and Rite-Aid, and this is what I was able to get...

CVS:

1 pkg Power Bar Bites $3.19 - $0.70 Sale - $2.49 ECB = FREE!

2 Pantene Detanglers $5.49 ea - $2 and $2.01 Sale - $3/2 MC (newspaper) - $2 ECB's = 2/$1.97

2 Colgate Total Toothpaste $3.99 ea - $1.40 ea Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 - $2 ECB's x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.82 Money-maker!

1-4 pk Amp (for Joe) $5.99

1 pkg Hershey's Bliss White Chocolates $5.99 - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $5.99 ECB = FREE + $1 Money-maker!

1 Tom's Deodorant $5.49 - $2 Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $1 ECB = $1.49

1 Tom's Toothpaste $5.49 - $2 Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $1 ECB = $1.49

+ $1.87 Tax

- $18.99 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $8.48, Earned $16.48 in ECB's for next week!

* Joe and I stopped back later this week for prescriptions and got 5 Coke 2 lts @ $0.79 ea on sale, used $3.95 ECB to pay and Paid Tax of $0.24, and received $1 for my Green Bag Tag!

Rite-Aid: I did two transactions to maximize my $3/15 survey coupons, but I'll list them together here...
2 Tom's Deodorants $5.49 ea - $2 Sale x 1 and $3 sale x 1 (not sure why but the cashier entered it this way) - $1/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 - $1 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2/$1.98
1 Tom's Mouthwash $5.49 - $2 Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $1 UP+Rewards = $1.49
3 Cortaid Sprays $7.99 ea - $3 ea Sale - $3/1 MC (newspaper) x 3 - $1 UP+Rewards x 3 = 3/$2.97
4 pkgs Stride Gum $1.29 ea - $0.29 ea Sale - $1/3 MC (newspaper) - $0.50 Rite-Aid Video Coupon - $1 UP+Rewards x 2 = 4/$0.50
2 St Joseph Aspirin $2.29 ea - $0.79 ea Sale - $1.50 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE!
3 Colgate Max Fresh Toothpastes $3.79 ea - $0.80 ea Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) x 3 - $2.99 UP+Rewards x 3 = 3 FREE + $3 Money-maker!
2 Baltimore Sun Newspapers (not pictured) $2 ea - $0.40 ea card discount = 2/$3.20
+ $1.37 Tax
- $3/15 Rite-Aid Survey Coupon x 2
- $10.98 UP+Rewards used to Pay
Total OOP: $12.50, Earned $19.97 in UP+Rewards for next week!

ALDI Deals Starting 06/22/2011!

Here are a few of the deals starting this week at ALDI...

• READ German Potato Salad 15 oz $0.99 ea
• Great Gherkins Dill Relish 10 oz $0.89 ea
• Season's Choice Sliced Strawberries in a Tub 16 oz $1.99 ea
• Sundae Shoppe Red, White and Blue Pops 28 oz $1.49 ea
• L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls 14 oz $1.79 ea
• L'oven Hamburger and Hot-dog Buns 12 oz $0.79 ea
• Range Master Charcoal Briquettes 16.6 oz $4.69 ea
• Plums, Nectarines and Peaches $0.35 ea
• Strawberries $1.49/lb
• Cantaloupe $1.69 ea
• Milk $1.99/gallon
• Benton's Cookies $0.99 ea (asst)
• Little Salad Bar Macaroni or Mustard Potato Salads 32 oz $2.49 ea

For more information about ALDI, visit their Homepage! 

Menu Plan Monday: June 20th, 2011!

Joe and I just go home from a long two day trip this evening, and I have two shopping trips planned with my mom this week, plus I have school work to work on, and it's suppose to be very H-O-T!  So, needless to say, dinners are going to be easy and light.  Here's what's cooking this week...

Breakfasts: Cold Cereal, Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies, or Slice Cantaloupe with Cherries and Red Grapes (my favorite!)

Lunches: Grilled Chicken Salad, Sliced Tomato Sandwiches, or Leftovers

Dinners:

Sunday - Hot dogs while camping :-)

Monday - Leftovers

Tuesday - Out with Pap and Elaine for our Anniversary!

Wednesday - Grilled Marinated Chicken Breasts with Rice Pilaf and Grilled Artichokes with dipping sauce

Thursday - Grilled Bacon Cheese Burgers with Garlic Potato Wedges (from the $ Store) and Salad

Friday - 

Saturday - Homemade Pizza with White Sauce and Veggies and Dip on the Side

Extras: Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies and Cupcakes with Homemade Butter-cream Icing for Joe's b-day, that unfortunately didn't get made last week, so this week it is :-)

For more Awesome Menu Plans, visit Org Junkie!

Weekly Spending Report: 06/12-06/18/2011!

Spending got a little out of hand this week with buying organizing supplies, but next week will be better, and I have pictures of my newly organized stockpile to post as well.  Here's where our money was spent this week...

2 Trips to the Dollar Tree: $8.24 + $7.36 + $8.18 = $23.78

Trip to Rite-Aid: $0.49, Earned $7.99 UP+Rewards

Trip to CVS: $1.36, Earned $16.99 ECB's

Trip to Walgreen's: $8.19, Earned $9 RR's

Trip to Giant and CVS Trip #2: $2.99 + $2.06 = $5.05, Earned $3 ECB's

Trip to Dollar General: $2.77

Trip to the Thrift Store: $8.97

Total OOP: $50.61 (OUCH!) - $36.98 Rewards Earned = Net OOP: $13.63, not too bad!

Community Aid Thrift Store Trip!

A new thrift store just opened in Hanover, PA, and I LOVE it!  They have the nicest, cleanest thrift store I've ever seen.  Goodwill, eat your heart out!  Anyway, Joe and I stopped there yesterday on our way to our anniversary dinner, and I was able to find a few nice new items for my wardrobe, unfortunately Joe wasn't as lucky, nothing in his size this trip, but maybe next time :-)  Here's what I ended up with...

 I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this cute little cotton jacket.  This will be wonderful this Fall and next Spring, so many colors to work with, and it fits perfectly!  Cost: $4.99

 1 pair of Comfy pink sweat pants to wear around the house Cost: $1.99 - 50% off Tan Tags Sale = $0.99!

And lastly, I picked up this sweater shirt for Spring/Fall.  I just love the nice rosy pink.  Cost $2.99

Total for 3 pieces of clothing: $8.97!!!!

Dollar General Trip!

I have been holding on to these Hungry Jack Pancake mix coupons for quite some time waiting for a chance to go to the Dollar General in Hanover, PA and get some FREE pancake mix, well, yesterday was the day.  Here's what I picked up...

5 hungry Jack Blueberry Wheat Pancake mixes $1 ea - $1/1 MC (newspaper) x 5 = 5 FREE!

1-3 pk JIF PB Singles $1

1 Coke 20 oz (not pictured) $1.35

1 Single Serve Cool Ranch Doritos $0.34

+ $0.08 Tax

Total OOP: $2.77!!!!!  Savings of 64%!