Thursday, June 18, 2009
Happy 2 Year Anniversay to Us!!!!
Lettuce from our Garden!!!
Walgreen's Stop 06/16/09
2 Oreo Cakesters 2/$5.00 - $1.00/1 MC x 2 - $3.00 RR = Free
Diet Dr Pepper $1.59 - Free item MC = Free
Cottonelle Travel Wipes $0.99 - $1.00 Walgreen's Catalina Coupon (Adjusted to $0.99) = Free
Ecotrin $2.00 - Raincheck = Free
2 Celestial Seasonings Teas Clearance $0.94 ea = $1.88/2 (Will make GREAT Christmas Presents)
3 Johnson & Johnson Baby Powders $1.00 ea wyb 2 or more - $3.00/3 MC - $1.00 RR = Free + $1.00 MM
Clearanced MP3 Player $24.99 Marked down to $6.29
- Used $5.00 RR
Total with Tax ($0.54): $6.72 - $4.00 RR received = $2.72
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Rite Aid SCR Stop 06/16/09
Transaction #1:
3 Aveeno Sunscreens $9.99 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 3 = 26.97
- $5.00/25.00 purchase
Total (No tax): $21.97 - SCR $10.00 wyb $25.00 - SCR $5.00 wyb 3 items + a Free Tote Bag FULL of goodies = $6.97/3 + Tote Bag
Transaction #2:
3 Reach Flosses $1.79 ea - $1.50/2 MC & $1.00/1 MC - SCR $5.00 wyb 3 = $2.13 MM
Colgate Total Toothpaste $1.88 on Sale - $1.00 Rite Aid ad Coupon - $1.00 MC = $0.12 MM
Total with Tax & SCR: $1.06
Martin's Run 06/16/09
2 Tostitos dips (Joe's Favorite - Vacation) $3.33 ea on Sale - $3.00/2 MC = $3.66/2
Triscuits Thin Crisps $1.99 on Sale - $2.00 MC = Free + $0.01 MM
2 Wheat Thins Artisan Crackers $1.99 ea on Sale - $1.00/2 MC = $2.98/2
Mama Rosie's Ravioli Sale $1.89
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter (ICBINB) Tub 2 pk on Sale $1.79 - $0.50 Buy 3 Deal - MC used with below purchase = $1.29
ICBINB Whipped Squeeze Container on Sale $1.79 - $0.50 Buy 3 Deal - $1.25/2 MC used with above purchase = $0.04
2 ICBINB Sticks on Sale $1.79 ea - $0.50 ea for Deal - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $0.58/2
2 ICBINB Sprays on Sale $1.79 ea - $0.50 ea for Deal - $1.25/2 MC = $1.33/2
Care One Cotton Face Pads 80 ct on Sale $1.00 - Martins Coupon $0.50/1 = $0.50
2 Bandaids burn cooling pads on Special $1.25 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $0.25 ea or $0.50/2
Johnson & Johnson Bandaids with Neosporin on Special $1.64 - $1.00/1 MC = $0.64
Total with Tax ($0.06): $12.46
Monday, June 15, 2009
Homemade Pizza for Dinner - YUMMY!
CVS ECB Run 06/15/09
2 Sierra Mists + 2 Ruby Sierra Mists @ 3/$4.00 - BOGO Free MC x 2 - $1.00 ECB wyb 3 = $1.66/4
Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste $2.99 - $1.00 MC - $2.00 ECB = Free + $0.01 MM
Clearasil Face Wash Raincheck $3.99 - $2.00 MC - $4.00 ECB = Free + $2.01 MM
- Used $5.00 expiring ECB
Total with Tax: $1.84 ($0.20 Tax) + Got back $17.00 ECB ($10.00 for doing a survey!)
Shopper's Coupon Stop 06/14/09
3 Deer Park Soarkling Waters $1.00 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 3 = 3 Free
4 Rozoni Bistro pkts Reduced $1.65 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 4 = $0.65 ea or $2.60/4
Success Rice $2.98 - $1.00/1 MC = $1.98
- Reusable Bag Credit $0.05
Total + Tax ($0.18): $4.71 (Saved 64%)
Menu Plan Monday 06/15/09
Breakfast:
Cereal or Bagels with Cream cheese
Lunch:
Leftovers or sandwiches
Dinners:
Homemade Pizza
BBQ'ed Chicken Leg Quarters with Scalloped potatoes & veggies
Dinner @ Dobbin House in Gettysburg on Tuesday for our 2 year wedding anniversary!
Pasta with garlic bread
Sandwiches
Picnic on Saturday with our families to celebrate Joe's birthday (My honey turned a sweet 30 today!)
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Target Trip 06/13/09
2 -35 Lb Tidy Cat Litters $1.99 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 - $5.00 GC wyb 2 = $16.98/2 (We pay this much for the smaller containers of Tidy Cat...) - Not Pictured
3 Raisin Bran Extra (Usually $4.00 a box) Sale $2.50 - $1.00/1 MC x 3 = $1.50 ea or $4.50/3
Light Bulbs Clearance $3.48 - For my mom who will pay us back = Free
2 Cat Treats Clearance $0.90 ea - BOGO Free MC = $0.90/2
2 Kraft Mayo $1.99 ea - $1.00/1 TC x 2 - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = 2 Free + $0.02 MM
1 Soft Soap Pump & 1 Refill pk $6.00 ea - $2.00/1 TC x 2 - $2.00/1 MC x 2 - $5.00 GC wyb 2 = Free + $1.00 MM
6 leather shoe laces (Joe) Clearance $0.54 ea = $3.24/6
Total with Coupons & Tax ($1.83): $39.91 - $10.24 in Target GC's - $10.00 in New Target GC's - $3.48 from Mom = Net Total: $16.19 (Cheap considering the amount of cat litter we bought...)
Super Walmart Hanover Trip 06/13/09
2 Chinet Plates $2.84 - $2.00/1 MC x 2 = $0.84 ea or $1.68
2 Toll House Refridgerated Cookie Doughs $2.24 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $1.24 ea or $2.48
2 I Can't Believe it's Not Butter Sticks $2.18 - $1.00/1 MC x 2 - MIR $2.18 = $0.18/2
Strawberries Sale $1.50
Pepperidge Farm Bread $2.50 Rollback - $0.55 MC = $1.95
2 Peanut M&M's $0.50 ea - BOGO Free MC = $0.50/2
Rice Krispy Treats Cereal (No Coupon... whoops) $2.98
Total with Tax ($0.48) including MIR: $13.98 Saved 9.05 in Coupons, $2.18 MIR, & $0.38 Sale
Aldi Trip!!!! 06/13/09
Stopped into the Aldi in Hanover today with my mom, I LOVE ALDI!!!! I can't wait until we get one in Westminster, MD. I only picked up a few things that we can always use around the house...
2 Cans Diced Tomatoes $0.49 ea = $0.98 (these are almost a dollar per can in the grocery stores)
Lemon Juice $1.85 (this bottle would have cost me at least $3.50 elsewhere)
Total (No tax): $2.83 (Saved at least $2.67 or 49%)
Dollar Store 06/13/09
Friday, June 12, 2009
Shopper's Grocery Trip 06/12/09
Del Monte Spaghetti Sauce $1.00
Santa Cruz Lemonade $2.99 - $0.75/1 MC - $0.75 double = $1.49
Chi Chi's Totrtillas $1.79
Wheat Thins $2.50 (Splurge)
Fried Rice Seasoning $1.00
2 Deer Park Sparkling Waters $1.00 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE
2 Sobe Life Water $1.00 ea - Shopper's Catalina Coupon $1.00/2 = $1.00/2
3 Pears $2.03
Potato Finisher's $2.98 - $0.75 MC - $0.75 Double = $1.48
Nesquik Milk $2.69 (Splurge)
2 Jell-o Puddings 2/$6.00 - $1.00/2 MC = 2/$5.00 (Splurge)
String Cheese $3.00
3 Edge Shave Gels $1.50 ea - $0.75/1 MC x 3 - $0.75 Double x 3 = 3 FREE
- Reuseable bag credit 4 x $0.05 ea = $0.20
- $5.00 Shopper's Catalina Coupon from last week
Total with Tax: $18.16 -- Saved $16.70 in Coupons or 48%
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Rite Aid SCR Stop 06/10/09
2 Complete Contact Solutions $7.99 ea - $2.00/1 MC x 2 - $7.99 SCR ea = $4.00 MM
2 Stridex Face Wipes $4.49 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 - $3.50 SCR ea = $0.02 MM
Opti Free Solution $8.99 - $3.00 in-ad coupon - $1.25 MC = $4.74
Noxzema Razors $1.89 - $1.00 MC - $1.00 SCR = $0.11 MM
Hershey's Clearace Truffles $1.69 (Filler to get to $25.00)
- Used $5.00/25.00 Rite Aid Coupon
Total with Tax: $21.50 - SCR $23.98 = $2.48 MM - YAY!!!
Doller Store Trip - In search of Chips... 06/10/09
CVS ECB Stop 06/10/09
4 - 12 pk Coke zero & Coke classic 4/$13.00 - $3.00 ECB - $1.00/1 MC x 4 = 4/$6.00
2 Dawn Dish Soaps Sale $1.00 ea - $1.00/2 ECB - $0.50/1 MC x 2 = 2 Free
Gamer Fusion Razor $7.99 - $4.00 ECB - $4.00 MC = $0.01 MM
Chocolate Creme Filled Wafer Cookies (Put away for Christmas gift) Sale $2.00 - $1.00 CVS Coupon = $1.00
- Used $10.00 Expiring ECB's
Total with Tax: $5.71 - $5.21 on GC = $0.50 OOP + Received $8.00 ECB back for next time :-)
Walmart Coupon Run 06/10/09
4 Kotex Pads $1.00 ea - $1.50/2 MC x 2 = $1.00/4
A1 Sauce $2.98 - $2.00 MC = $0.98
Kraft Dressing $1.58 - $1.50 MC = $0.08
Vanilla Extract $4.64 (Good Price!) - $0.75 MC = $3.89
Triscuits $2.00 - $1.00 MC = $1.00
4 Crystal Light Ice Teas $1.97 ea - $2.00/2 MC x 2 = $0.97 ea or $3.88
2 Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups $0.98 ea - $1.00/2 MC = $0.96/2
Snuggle Fabric Softner Sheets $1.87 - $1.00 MC = $0.87
Gallon Swiss Tea (Not pictured) $2.68 - $1.00 MC - $1.68 MIR = Free
Total: $12.66 + Tax
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Shopper's Coupon Stop 06/09/09
2 Kraft Cole Slaw Dressings (this type is SO HARD TO FIND!!!) $1.89 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $0.89 ea or $1.78
Clabber Girl Baking Powder $1.69 - $0.55 MC - $0.55 Double = $0.59
McCormick Garlic Powder $2.50 - $0.75 MC - $0.75 Double = $1.00
McCormick Italian Spice Grinder $2.00 - $0.75 MC - $0.75 Double = $0.50
Total (No Tax): $3.87
Martin's Pasta Stop 06/09/09
3 Velveeta Shells & Cheese $2.15 ea - $0.36 Bonus Savings ea - $1.00/1 MC x 3 = $0.79 ea or 3/$2.37
2 Knorr Rice Sides $1.25 ea - $0.25 Bonus Savings ea - $0.75/2 MC - $0.75 Double = $0.25 ea or 2/$0.50
Total (No Tax): $2.87 + I got a $1.00 on my next order (OYNO) catalina for buying the Velveeta shells & cheese - SURPRISE!!!
Walgreen's Trip 06/09/09
Done in two transactions:
2 Gillette Body Washes $4.00 ea on Sale - $1.00/1 MC x 2 - $3.00 RR = $1.50 ea or $3.00/2
Purex Complete 3-in-1 $5.99 Sale - $1.00/1 MC - $2.00 RR - $5.99 MIR = $3.00 MM
Sunmaid Raisins $2.99 - $1.00 Walgreen's Coupon (WC) = $1.99
2 Palmolive Dish Soap $1.39 ea on Sale - $0.80 WC - $1.00/1 & $0.25/1 MC = $0.73/2
Walgreen's Cotton Squares 200 pk with 25% Bonus (so 250 ct) $2.99 - $1.00 WC = $1.99
Swiss Miss Clearance $0.59
Hair clips Clearance $0.90 (Filler for RR)
-Used $6.00 RR
Total with MIR & RR: $7.42
Wal-mart Run 06/08/09
Ritz Bits $2.00 - $1.00 MC = $1.00
Triscuits $2.00 - $1.00 MC = $1.00
Wheat Thins (1 original & 1 Artisan) $2.00 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $1.00 ea or $2.00
Kraft Dressing $1.58 - $1.50/1 MC = $0.08
Ritz Toasted Chips $2.78 - $1.00 MC = $1.78
Total: $5.86 + Tax
Food Lion Stop 06/08/09
4 Pillsbury Brownines $1.00 ea Sale - $1.00/2 MC x 2 = $2.00/4 or $0.50 ea
3 Powerade Drinks $0.79 ea - $0.75/3 MC = $1.62/3
Food Lion Baby Wipes $1.62 - $1.50/1 FLC = $0.12
Kraft Dressing $1.67 - $1.50/1 MC = $0.17
Red Grapes (Not Pictured) $2.00 - $2.00 FLC wyb a Kraft Product = Free
Total with Tax: $4.21
Monday, June 8, 2009
Menu Plan Monday 06/08/09
Sunday: Swedish Meatballs with Egg Noodles & Broccoli
Monday: Grilled Italian Marinaded Chicken with Garlic Shells & Salad
Tuesday: Left over grilled Chicken in a creamy Alfredo Basil sauce on pasta with Cheddar Garlic Biscuits
Wednesday: Grilled Steak with Baked Potatoes & Salad/veggie
Thursday: Out to dinner @ Friendly's (with a Coupon of course)
Friday: Homemade Supreme Pizza
Saturday: Tacos with Mexican Rice
Cookies for the week: Chocolate and PB Chunk Cookies
Rite Aid SCR Stop 06/06/09
Crest Spin Brush Refill heads 2 pk Sale $6.99 - $1.00/1 MC - SCR $2.00 = $3.99
Aquafresh Toothpaste $2.49 - $1.00 MC - SCR $2.49 = $1.00 MM
Raid Ant & Roach Spray Sale $2.99 - $1.00 In ad Coupon = $1.99
Total with Tax: $10.22 - $4.49 SCR = $5.73
Target Trip -- No more Free Chocolate after tonight :-(
3 Hershey Bliss Bars $0.99 ea - $1.00/1 Target C x 3 (All adjusted to $0.99) = 3 Free
Crystal Light Canister $2.66 - $1.00/1 MC = $1.66
3 Dove Go Fresh Deodorants $0.97 ea - $1.25/1 MC x 3 = $0.84 MM
Glade Travel Tin Candle Reduced $1.67 - $1.50/1 MC = $0.17
Total with Tax: $9.76 (Used GC so No OOP) + Earned another $10.00 GC - YAY!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Shopper's Grocery Stop 06/06/09
Stopped into Shopper's for some basics this week and to take advantage of their coupon doubling up to and including $0.99 coupons...
Store Brand Steak Sale $5.02
2 Oscar Mayer Lunch Meats $3.99 ea - $0.75/1 MC x 2 - $1.50 Doubles = $4.98/2
Butterball Turkey strips $2.99 - Shopper's Coupon $1.00/1 = $1.99
Deli Creations Sandwich $3.39 - $1.50/1 MC = $1.89
2 Parkay Butter sticks $1.59 ea - $1.00/2 MC = $2.18/2
1 - 2 pk Country Crock Spread $2.19 - $0.45/1 MC - $0.45 Double = $1.29
2 Kraft Shredded Cheeses $2.00 ea - $1.00/2 MC = $3.00/2
No Yolk Noodles $2.09 - $0.75/1 MC - $0.75 Double = $0.59
Cupcakes Reduced in the Bakery Section $1.25
Also got apples, bananas, a Lipton rice side, and sour cream (not pictured)...
Total with Tax: $29.45 + the person before me left their $5.00 catalina there, so the cashier gave it to me -- YAY!
Newspaper Stop @ the $ Tree 06/06/09
2 Newspapers $1.00 ea = $2.00
2 Pringles Selects (For Joe) $1.00 ea = $2.00 (These are $3.99 a bag at Shopper's. Based on that I saved 75% by getting them at the $ store)
1 Pouch Plumrose Bacon bits $1.00
Total with Tax: $5.12
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Walgreen's Stop 06/03/09
2 Domino 5 lb Sugar Sale $1.99 ea - $0.30/1 MC x 2 = $1.69 ea or $3.38/2 (Shopper's Brand is $2.49 for the 5 lb bag)
2 Walgreen's Cashews Sale $1.99 ea = $3.98
Tylenol Extra Strength Clearance $2.09 - $2.00 MC = $0.09
2 Tylenol Arthritis $0.99 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 (Adjusted to $0.99 ea) = 2 Free
2 Chinet Plates $1.50 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $0.50 ea or $1.00/2
10 One-a-day Drink Mixes Clearanced $0.19 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 (1 adjusted to $0.90) = 10 Free
- Used $1.00 RR
Total with Tax: $8.63
Friday, June 5, 2009
Martin's Trip 06/03/09
2 Mama Lucia Meatballs $3.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale - $0.50/Frozen Food Martin's C = $3.49/2
Nature's Promise Tomato Paste $0.79 - $0.50 Martin's C = $0.29
Birthday Card $1.99 - 10% Martin's Bonus card Discount - $0.50/1 Martin's C = $1.29
20 Kool-aids $0.25 ea - BOGO Free Sale - $0.50/10 MC x 2 = $1.50/20 pkts
3 Hefty Aluminum Pans (Great for keeping food warm on the grill) $0.33 ea = $0.99/3
Total: $7.56 + Tax
Target GC Stop 06/02/09
2 Gillette Razors 7.99 ea - $2.00/1 MC x 2 - $10.00 Free GC = $1.98/2
Gillette Hydra Gel Shaving Gel Clearance $1.78 - $1.00/1 MC = $0.78
2 Dove Deodorants $0.97 ea - $1.25/1 MC x 2 = $0.56 MM
2 Banana Boat Sunscreens $0.99 ea - $1.00/1 MC x 2 = $0.02 MM
1 Coppertone Sunscreen $0.99 - $1.00/1 MC = $0.01 MM
2 Hershey Bliss Bars $0.99 ea - $1.00/1 TC x 2 (Adjusted to $0.99 ea) = 2 Free
Slim Jims 14 pack Clearance $2.78 (This is cheaper than $1.00 for the 4 pk at the $ store, and with vacation coming up...)
2 Cheddar Ranch Pretzels Clearance $1.68 ea = $3.36/2 (Also for vacation)
Arm & Hammer Essentials 2 pk refills Clearance $1.88 - $1.00/1 MC = $0.88
Glade Tin Candle Clearance $1.67
Glade Candle Refill 3 pk $2.99 - Free wyb Tin Candle MC = Free
- Used a $5.00 Target GC
Total: $15.27 - New $10.00 Target GC = $5.27 + Tax
Walgreen's Expiring RR Trip!!!
4 Rice Krispy Treats $2.50 - $3.00 RR wyb $10.00 = 4/$7.00 (Not a great price, but...)
BIC Soleil Razor $4.99 - $3.00 MC - $1.00 RR = $0.99
4 Royal Cheesecake pudding filling mixes Clearance $0.50 ea = $2.00
2 Cupcake mixes Clearance $0.50 ea = $1.00
Nutmeg Clearance $0.24
Seeds Clearance $0.59
LARGE Crisco Clearance $1.44
2 Hand Sanitizers (Can we say Christmas baskets!?) $0.75 ea = $1.50
Total including Tax after RR's: $0.65 + Earned $4.00 RR to use another time :-)
Thursday, June 4, 2009
De-Coder
TC = Target Coupon
ECB = Extra Care Bucks (CVS Program)
CVS C = CVS Coupon
RR = Register Rewards (Walgreen's Program)
MC = Manufacturer Coupon
FLC = Food Lion Coupon
RAC = Rite Aid Coupon
SCR = Single Check Rebate (Rite Aid Rebate Program)
MIR = Mail in Rebate
TMF = Try me Free offer
GC = Gift card
OOP = Out of pocket
... If there is something else that needs clarifying, please let me know...