Menu Plan Monday

Since we stuffed ourselves last week with lots of fattening but delicious foods, I thought that I would plan some lighter meals for the week...
Breakfasts: Cereal, Bagels & Cream Cheese, yogurt, muffins

Lunches: Leftovers, Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, Soup

Dinner:
Sunday - Dinner at Bullock's with our Re-enacting group
Monday - Biscuit Pizzas (at Joe's request) with Alfredo sauce and Italian Herb chicken
Tuesday - Chicken Fajitas with Mexican Rice & Corn
Wednesday - Eggs, Bacon, Toast & Canned Fruit
Thursday - Ham with Scalloped Potatoes & Broccoli
Friday - Pizza with Pepperoni, Bell Peppers & Onion (for Joe, Cheese for me)
Saturday -Spaghetti, Salad or Green Beans & Garlic Bread

Rite-Aid Trip #2 for Last Week

Stopped into Rite-Aid one more time on Saturday to see if they had gotten any more of the Schick Intuition Razors in (they are my absolute FAVORITE, and FREE makes them even better). But, they did not, so I used another coupon on the disposables to get them for FREE and donated them. Sorry no picture, again... :-(

1 pkg Schick Disposable Razors Men's 12 ct $7.79 - $6.80 Sale - $1/1 MC = FREE + $0.01
1 pkg Balmer Cookies and Cream Candies $1
+ Tax 0.12
Total OOP: $1.11, paid with gift card, so FREE! Plus, I earned another $1.99 towards my Gift of Savings Certificate!

CVS Trip, post-black-Friday

Stopped into CVS again on Saturday to get another money-making (MM) Degree Deodorant, since the limit was raised to 2 instead of 1, but they were all out, so I just got a rain check. While I was there I picked up another rain check item before the coupon expired on 11/30! Sorry no picture :-(
1 Scope Outlast Mouth wash $3.49 - $2 ECB - $1/1 MC = $0.49
Total OOP: 2.49 - $1.89 in ECB's + put $0.60 on CVS gift card, Earned $2 ECB for next time!

CVS Black Friday Shopping

CVS was the only store Joe and I went to on Black Friday. We were waiting for them to open their doors at 8am, after going home and coming back because we were told that they were going to open at 7 am, but that's okay. Got some really great freebies before I went to Frederick with my mom, sister and niece to do some REAL Black Friday shopping.

CVS Trip:

1 Hershey's Cookies & Cream Candy Bar $0.89 - ECB = FREE

1 Schick Quattro Men's Trimmer $9.99 - $8 ECB - $2/1 MC = FREE + $0.01 MM

1 King Size M&M's $1.59 - ECB = FREE

2 Colgate Toothpastes $2.88 ea - $2 ECB ea - $1/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.24 MM

1 Just for Men Gray Color kit $8.29 - $8.29 ECB - $2/1 MC - MIR $8.29 = FREE + $10.29 Profit

1 St. Ives Body wash 18 oz $3.99 - $3 ECB - $1/1 MC = FREE + $0.01 MM

2 BIC Soleil Razors $6.99 - $5 ECB ea - $2/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM

1 Phillips Universal Remote $6.99 - ECB = Free

1 Phillips Ear Buds $6.99 - ECB = FREE

1 Degree Ultra Clear Deodorant $4 - $4 ECB - $1.25/1 MC = FREE = $1.25 MM

2 Dyna Pep Energy 2 pks $4.99 ea - ECB = 2 FREE

- Used Green Bag Tag & Earned $1 ECB

- $5/30 Purchase CVS Coupon

+ Tax $3.97

Total OOP: $48.18 (used ECB's & gift cards to pay, so NO OOP!) + Earned $64.73 in ECB's!!!!

Year to Date (YTD) Savings: $2,420.53

While us girls were in Frederick, we stopped at JcPenney's for the Door Buster Sales, and I am so glad that we did!! I wanted a new Liz Claiborne pocketbook for Christmas and some new jeans, and I found both on sale at Penney's, that's why I love that store! The pocket book was 50% off, which made it $26. The jeans were originally about $40, and they were on sale for $16.88. Plus I found a nice long sleeve black cardigan, originally about $40 on sale for $15.88. I was happy to get things that I really needed, and my mom was happy because now she's just about done me for Christmas. A win, win situation! :-)

And I would like to give 'props' to Penney's because they had every register up and running and were nicely pushing customers through like cattle! Works for me, the less amount of time you are in the line, the more time you have to shop!!!

Rite-Aid Thanksgiving Trip

Before Joe and I went to my Mom's house for Thanksgiving dinner, we stopped into Rite-Aid to get the FREE razors before they were all gone...

Transaction #1:

1 - 8 pk AA Duracell Powerpix Batteries $9.99 - $3/1 in-ad C - $1/1 MC = $5.99

+ Tax $0.60

Total OOP: $6.59 + Counts towards $5 SCR!

Transaction #2:

Phillips Head Phones $4.99 - SCR = FREE

1 Schick Intuition Razor $9.99 - $8 Sale - $2/1 MC = FREE + $0.01 MM

3 pks Schick Disposable Razors (to Donate) $7.79 ea - $6.80 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 3 = 3 FREE + $0.03 MM

1 - 3 pk Ivory Soap $3.19 - $1.20 Sale - $1 SCR = $0.99

1 Scope Outlast Mouth Wash $3.99 on Sale - $3 SCR - $1/1 MC = FREE + $0.01 MM

1 - 20 ct Tampax Tampons (to Donate) $3.99 - $3 SCR - $2/1 MC = FREE + $1.01 MM

1 St Ives Body Wash $3.29 on sale - $1.50 RA C (from watching a video online) - $1/1 MC = $0.79

1 - 4 pk Duracell Powerpix AAA Batteries $5.99 - $3/1 in-ad C - $1/1 MC = $1.99 + Counts towards $5 SCR

+ Tax 1.22

- $5/25 purchase RA C

Total OOP: $10.92 (paid with Gift Card, so no OOP) + $16.99 expected SCR's = ALL FREE + $6.07 Profit!!!!! I love it when I get paid to shop!!!!!!! Plus I earned $39.19 towards my Gift of Savings certificate!

Walgreen's Thanksgiving Shopping

Joe and I stopped into Walgreen's on the way to his families house, mainly for a Snuggie, but we got a LOT of other great deals while we were there...

1 Snuggie $9.99 on Sale - $2 RR = $7.99

1 Dulcolax $7 - $3/1 MC - $4 RR - $5 MIR = FREE + $5 Profit

4 Wal-zyr Allergy Medicine 5 ct $5.99 - in-ad C $5 = $0.99 ea = $

2 Vaseline Lotion $1.99 on Sale - $1/1 MC = $0.99 ea = $

1 Johnson & Johnson Body wash $5.99 - $6 RR = FREE

3 Dove Deodorant $3.99 - $1/1 MC x 2 - $4 RR x 3 = FREE + $2.02 Profit

1 Butterfinger (Filler) $0.89

+ Tax $1.98

- $24 RR's used to Pay

Total OOP: $14.76 - $28 Earned RR's - $5 Expected Mail-in Rebate = ALL FREE + $18.24 Profit!!!!!!

Last Week's CVS Trip

Stopped into CVS pre-Thanksgiving because I wanted to be sure they still had the Complete Contact Solution in stock, and they did...

2 Complete Contact Solutions $8.99 ea - $1/1 MC x 2 - $8.99 ECB ea = 2 FREE + $2 Profit!

1 Zantac 150 24 ct + Free Zantac Cool Mint 8 ct $9.99 - $2/1 CVS C - $2/1 MC = $5.99/32 Zantac, not bad!

Paid with Gift Cards, so no OOP! Received $17.98 in ECB's back for next time!

Wal-mart Trip for Last Week

Stopped into Wal-mart mainly because we were in desperate NEED of milk and cat food, and grabbed a few other good deals while I was there... Sorry no picture :-(
1 Fitted Mattress Cover (because our lovely Miss Daisy cat likes to pee on our futon!) $5.97
1 Gallon 2% Milk $3.28
1 pk Friskies Cat Treats $1.86 - Free Item MC = FREE
3 Crisco Vegetable Oils on Roll Back for $2 ea - $1/1 MC x 3 = $1 ea = $3/3
2 Lysol Nuetra Air Refills $4.98 ea - $4/1 MC x 2 = $0.98 ea = $1.96/2
2 - 3.5 lb Cat Foods $3.75 ea = $7.50 (and each one came with a FREE wet food inside + a Coupon!!!
1 Dog Calender (Christmas Present) $5
+ Tax $1.82
Total OOP: $28.53

Martin's Trip for Last Week

Stopped into Martin's last week to pick up some awesome deals on baking supplies, as the holiday season is upon us...

6 Duncan Hines Cake Mixes $1.69 ea - $0.69 ea Sale - $1/3 MC x 2 = $4/6 + will earn $5 in coupons from the manufacturer

1 LARGE pkg of Walnuts $6.99 - $3 Sale - $1/1 MC = $2.99

1 - 2 pk Giant Refrigerated Pie Crusts $2.27 - $0.48 Sale = $1.79

Total OOP, no Tax: $8.78 + Earned 17 points towards my Gas Rewards!

Walgreen's Trip #1 for Last Week

Sorry so I'm so late in posting my shopping trips for last week, but with the holidays, and I was baking up some delicious goodies earlier in the week for some friends who are willing to pay me because they hate to bake. I can't imagine hating to bake, because I love it, and they are glad I do :-) Well, onto the deals...

4 - 2 lts Sunkist Soda $1 ea with In-ad C - $1/2 MC x 2 = $0.50 ea = $2/4

2 Nexxus Mousse (to Donate) 2/$5 - $4/1 (took off $5) Walgreen's IVC = 2 FREE

3 Hunts Tomato Sauces (to Donate) $0.99 ea - In-ad C $1.80 - $1/3 MC = $0.17/3

2 bottles Dulcolax $7 ea - $3/1 MC x 2 - $4 RR x 2 - MIR $5 x 2 = 2 FREE + Profit of $10

2 - 78 ct boxes Kleenex $1.39 ea - In-ad C $1 - $0.75/1 MC x 2 = $0.28/2

1 pk Leather Shoe Laces (Joe) $1.09 on Clearance

4 Act II Popcorn Singles $0.25 ea after online Bonus Coupon = $1/4

1 Starbuck's Coffee Ice Cream $2.50 - $1/1 MC = $1.50

3 Walgreen's Light Bulbs (Joe) $1.79 ea = $5.37/3

1 Liquid Nail Glue $1.09 on clearance (For Joe's Grandfather & he paid us back, so Free)

+ Tax $0.81

- $15 in RR's used to Pay

Total OOP: $7.31 - $8 in Earned RR's - $10 expected MIR's = All FREE + Profit of $10.69!!!

Menu Plan Monday!

Joe and I are so excited for Thanksgiving this week! I kept my menu simple because I have a LOT of baking to do this week, for obvious reasons...

Breakfasts: Cereal, french toast, eggs & toast

Lunches: Leftovers, grilled cheese, pizza

Dinners:
Sunday - Fried Parmesan crusted Tilapia with Parmesan Romano Rice & Broccoli with cheese sauce (it was just as cheesy and delicious as it sounds!)
Monday - Chili with Cornbread
Tuesday - Taco Salad using leftover Chili
Wednesday - Chicken Fajitas with Mexican Rice or leftover Salad
Thursday - THANKSGIVING! Joe and I are eating at his families for lunch; we have to bring the ham and an apple pie. And then for dinner we are eating with my family, where I got lucky and only have to bring the rolls! In other words, we will be very stuffed and very tired by the time we get home that night, but that's what holidays are for, right?! ;-)
Friday - Leftovers
Saturday - Out!
... So like I said, a very easy & simple week, but very yummy too!

Scott Common Sense Sweepstakes!

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Rite Aid Trip

This is last week's Rite-Aid trip, but I didn't go until last night, so...
3 - 2 lts 7 UP $1.33 ea on Sale - $2/3 in-ad C = $1.99/3
1 pkg Kotex Tampons $2.99 - SCR $2 - MC $1 = FREE
1 pkg Kotex Maxi's $2.99 - SCR $2 - MC $1 = FREE
2 pkgs Life Savers mints $1 ea on Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE
3 Renuzit Air Fresheners $0.99 ea on Sale - $1/2 SCR - Buy 2 Get 1 Free MC = $0.98/3
1 Crest Outlast with Scope Toothpaste $2.69 - $2.69 SCR - $1/1 MC = FREE + $1 MM
2 boxes Robitussin To-Go 10 ct $6.99 ea on Sale - $4 SCR x 2 - $2/1 MC x 2 = $0.99 ea = $1.98/2
+ Tax $0.53
- $3/15 Purchase Rite-aid Coupon
- $11.70 paid with gift card
Total OOP: $5.45 - expected SCR $15.69 -- All Free + a Profit of $10.24! I love it when they pay me to shop!

Glade Sweepstakes 40 Days Left!

Go to http://www.rightathome.com/fragrancecollection/ to enter to win a free glade 2 oz soy candle or a $100 American Express gift card. You can play daily for the next 40 days! Good Luck!

Another Kohl's Shopping Trip

Stopped into Kohl's again on Saturday night because I found another $10 of any purchase coupon, so I couldn't let that go to waste!
2 Brown Snowman Hand Towels $6.99 ea - $3.50 ea Sale = $3.49 ea = $6.98
2 Green & Beige Place Mats $5.99 ea - $3.60 ea Sale = $2.39 ea = $4.78
Total: $11.76 - $10 Coupon = $1.76 + $0.11 Tax = $1.87!!!! I saved $24.20 or 93%

CVS Trips Last Week

Sorry for the late post on these deals, but Joe and I didn't get to CVS until yesterday (Saturday), and we earned 2 $25 gift cards for filling prescriptions there (1 not shown), and then used the gift cards and my ECB's to make our purchases, including some Christmas presents...

1 Cover Girl Simply Ageless Powder/Foundation $13.99 + 1 Cover Girl Simply Ageless Blush $10 - BOGO Free MC $10 - ECB $10 = $3.99 for both

4 Dry Idea Clinical Deodorants $9.99 ea - $7.49 ea (Clearance) - $2/1 MC x 4 = $0.50 ea = $2/4

2 bags Gold Emblem Candies $0.88 ea - $1/2 CVS C = $0.76/2 + 3 boxes Russell Stover Truffles $4.88 ea - $5 ECB wyb $15 = $10.40 for all Candy!

1 Dry Idea Roll on Deodorant $2.29 - $2/1 MC - $1/1 CVS C (from Flu Coupon Booklet*) - $1 ECB = FREE + $1.71 MM

1 - 4 pk Duracell Batteries $2.99 - $1/1 MC - $1 ECB = $0.99

1 box Kleenex Tissues $0.99 - $1/1 CVS C (from the Flu Coupon Booklet*) = FREE + $0.01 MM

2 Gold Emblem Pecans (for Pecan Pies!) $3.49 ea - $2/2 CVS C = $2.49 ea = $4.98/2

2 Gold Emblem Chocolate Covered Almonds $0.99 ea - $1.98 CVS C ($2/2 C adjusted down) = 2 FREE

+ Tax $1.25

- $5/30 CVS C

- $9 ECB to Pay

Total OOP: $9.90 -- Paid on Gift card so NO OOP! + Received $17 in ECB's for next time!

* ask for one at the Pharmacy even if your CVS did not do the Flu shot clinic

FYI - Rebates actually do come + Rite-Aid Rocks!

Just wanted to encourage everyone to take advantage of manufacturer rebates when you see them, because they really do come. Some think that they are some kind of rip off, but in truth, they are not. I have saved about $950.00 since last November just in rebates, so it can be very beneficial! Pictured above are 5 rebate checks I got this week -- 1 for Suave body lotion, 1 for Suave body wash, 1 for Kellogg's raisin bran extra (this rebate is on the Kellogg's website as well as in specially marked boxes, and this cereal is excellent by the way), and the bottom two are my monthly rebate checks from Rite-Aid (one I have sent to my address, and the other to my mom's). The Single Check Rebate Program (SCR) that Rite-Aid offers is fantastic! Every month a new rebate booklet comes out full of awesome deals, some rebates are offed all month and others are only offered for a certain week or two during the month. You also have to be careful in making sure you buy the correct size for the rebate, this is especially tricky regarding the toothpaste rebates, as some stores do not carry all sizes even if they are in the book. But the best part is that you can combine manufacturer coupons with the SCR's and actually make money in the end! Sometimes you get really lucky and they will stick an in-ad coupon in for a product that you also have a manufacturer coupon for, and that is also part of a themed rebate (skin care, diabetes, etc). Starting today Rite-aid is starting their Gift of Savings program. It will run through December 25th. You enter all of your receipts online and you receive a gift check in the mail based on how much you have spent. The best part is that the amount spent is before rebates, and coupons!!!! For more info check it out at https://riteaid.rebateplus.com/holiday/default.asp?jse=yes

I Love Kohls Coupons!

I got a $10/$10 purchase coupon in the mail for Kohl's, which I never shop at, However, since the coupon was off of any amount as long as it was at least $10, that meant that I could maybe get some things for FREE! So I decided to stop in and see what I could find...
2 Beige Kitchen Towels (but I'm gonna use them in the bathroom, because, well, I can) originally $6.99 ea - $3.50 sale = $3.49 ea = $6.98/2
1 Snowman Hand Towel (I would have gotten another one, but this woman behind me took the entire rack of them.... I HATE it when people do that, it's just not very polite!) originally $5.99 - $3.00 sale = $2.99
Total $9.97 - $10 Coupon = ALL FREE!!!! I didn't even have to pay tax! I love it when that happens! My Total Savings was $19.97, who would pay almost $20 for 3 hand towels?! Not me....

Food Lion Trip

I haven't been to Food Lion in weeks, but since they had a good sale on Popcorn, I decided it was time to stop in. And, while I was there I always stop to check out their reduced meats, because they always have a LOT marked down...
2 - 10 pk Pop Secret Popcorn $5.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale $6 - $1/2 MC = $4.98/2
1 pk Smithfield Pork Ribs (this will make 2 meals for us) reduced to $1.85
Total OOP, no Tax: $6.83

Walgreen's RR Rolling Trip

Stopped into Walgreen's on my way home from work this week to roll my RR's, I think I did pretty well...
3 Lubriderm Lotions $3.79 ea - $2/1 MC x 3 - $1/1 Wags C (took off $3) - $8 RR wyb 3 = 3 FREE + 5.63 MM!
2 Nexxus Mousses 2/$5 - $4/1 IVC (took off $5) = 2 FREE
2 Ricola Cough Drops $1 ea - $1 RR x 2 = 2 FREE
3 Aussie Shampoos $2.99 ea - $1/1 MC x 3 - $2 RR x 3 = 3 Free + $0.03 MM!
2 cans Black Lindsay Olives $0.99 ea with in-ad C - $1/2 MC = $0.98/2
2 jars Green Lindsay Olives (not pictured, gave them to my mom) $0.99 ea with in-ad C - $1/2 MC = $0.98/2 + she paid me for them, so FREE to me...
1 Light bulb, the price for taking my husband with me $1.79
2 Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice $2.50 ea with in-ad C - $2/1 MC x 2 = $0.50 ea = $1/2
1 Ghiridelli Chocolate Bar $1.99
+ Tax $1.75
- $5 RR's Used to Pay
Total OOP: $13.83 - RR's Earned $15 = Net Profit of $1.17! YAY!

Martin's Stop for the Week!

Have I mentioned that I L-O-V-E Martin's, they are the absolute best store to shop at, mainly because you can get so much, for so little...
2 Betty Crocker Frostings $1.49 ea - $0.10 ea Sale - $0.57 ea Promo - 0.50/1 MC x 2 - $0.50 Double x 2 = 2 FREE + 0.18 MM!
4 Nestle Toll House Morsels $2.49 ea - $0.60 ea Sale - $0.57 ea Promo - $1/2 MC x 2 = $3.28/4
2 cans Dole Pineapple Chunks $1.39 ea - $0.39 ea Sale - $0.50/1 MC x 2 - $0.50 Double x 2 = 2 FREE
2 Wishbone Salad Dressings $2.39 ea - $0.39 ea Sale - $0.63 ea Promo - $0.75/1 MC x 2 - $0.75 Double x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.26 MM!
1 Domino Sugar $3.59 - $0.60 Sale - $0.57 Promo = $2.42
6 Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables $1.69 ea - $0.69 ea Sale - $3.74/6 Promo - $0.60/3 MC x 2 - $0.60 Double x 2 = 6 FREE + $0.14 MM!
1 Giant Brand Steam Ready Frozen Corn on the Cob $1.69 - $1/1 Martin's Coupon = $0.69
Veggies from the salad bar $1.52
- $0.50/$6 worth of Frozen Food
+ Tax $0.10
Original Total: $37.44 - Total Savings $30.80 = $6.74 with Tax OOP!!! WAHOO -- That's a savings of 82%!!!!!

Walmart Shopping Trip -- Gotta use up those coupons!

Stopped into Wal-mart to use up the coupons that were going to expire soon :-( I hate it when they do that...
2 - 3 lb bags Purina Healthful Life cat foods $4.98 ea - $1.50/1 MC x 2 = $3.48 ea = $6.96/2
1 - 20 oz Coke Zero (not pictured ) $1.38 - Free item Coupon from mycokerewards.com = FREE
4 boxes Snuggle 80 ct Dryer Sheets $3.48 ea - $3/1 MC x 4 = $0.48 ea = $1.92/4 + I cut the sheets in half and only use 1 half at a time, so I really got 640 sheets -- WOW, that's a LOT of laundry!
1 Equate Fiber Pills $4.00
1 McCormick S&P Set $1.12 - $1/1 MC = $0.12
1 McCormick Parsley $1.64 - $1/1 MC = $0.64
2 - 8 ct boxes Pepcid $4.47 - $3/1 MC x 2 = $1.47 ea = $2.94/2
2 boxes Wheat Thins Artisan Cheese Crackers (these are AMAZING!) $2 ea - $2/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE
Original Total: $44.96 - Coupons + Tax $1.52 = $18.10 -- Savings of $26.86 or 60%

Last Week's End of the Week Rite Aid Trip

Stopped into Rite-Aid one last time on Wednesday last week to get my money-making SCR's and freebies!
4 Herbal Essences Shampoos + 4 Herbal Essences Stylers $4.49 ea - BOGO Free Sale $17.96 - BOGO Free MC $17.96 = ALL 8 FREE!
2 GE light Bulbs $0.99 ea - $2/2 SCR = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM
2 Chap sticks $1.99 ea - $1.00 SCR x 2 = $0.99 ea = $1.98/2
1 Rite Aid Brand Nail Clipper $2.99 + 1 Rite Aid Brand Pumice Stone $3.49 - BOGO Free Sale $2.99 = $3.49 for Both
Oral-B Manual Cross Action Toothbrush $2.99 - $2.99 SCR - $1/1 MC = FREE + $1.00 MM
3 pks Duracell Batteries $6.99 ea - $1/1 in-ad C x 3 - $1/1 MC x 3 - $5 SCR wyb $15 = $9.97
- $5/20 Purchase Coupon x 2 = $10
- $5 Gift of Savings Certificate
+ Tax $1.86
Total OOP: $13.30 (paid with Gift Card!) - Expected SCR = $11.99 Net OOP: $1.31!!!!!!!

Shopper's Triple Coupon Trip 11/11/09

Wednesday was the last day that Shopper's was tripling up to $0.99, and I am glad I went, because this sale week they are just doubling as usual. I did get some good deals and a few things to donate to our Church's 'House of Bread' (*)...
2 Sargento Potato Finishers $1.99 ea - $0.50/1 MC x 2 - $1.00 Triple x 2 = $0.49 ea = $0.98/2
2 Pepperidge Farms Cookies $3.00 ea - $0.75/1 MC x 2 - $1.50 Triple x 2 = $0.75 ea = $1.50/2
1 La Choy Soy Sauce $2.19 - $0.50/1 MC - $1.00 Triple = $0.69
3 Starkist Tuna Pouches $1.50 ea - $0.50/1 MC x 3 - $1.00 Triple x 3 = 3 FREE*
2 Starkist Tuna Salad Pouches $1.69 ea - $0.75/1 MC x 2 - $0.94 Triple x 2 = 2 FREE*
1 - 2 pk Hormel Pepperoni Sticks $2.39 - $0.55/1 MC - $1.10 Triple = $0.74
1 pkg sliced Pepperoni $2.29 - $0.55/1 MC - $1.10 Triple = $0.64
Total OOP, no Tax: $4.55 -- Saved $20.18 (just in coupons, not including sale prices) or 82%!!!!!
* House of Bread is a program that our church has which provides food to needy families within the church and the community!

CVS ECB trip 11/11/09

Wednesday I stopped into get some much needed cold & sinus medicine, and thought I might as well do some ECB shopping while I was there...
2 boxes Bengay Patches $5.99 ea - $2.00/1 MC x 2 - $2.00 ECB ea = $3.98/2
1 Rimmel Mascara $6.99 - $2.00/1 MC - $4.00 ECB = $0.99
4 CVS Cashews $0.99 ea - $2.00/2 CVS C x 2 (adjusted to match the prices) = 4 FREE
1 box CVS Brand Advil Cold & Sinus 40 ct $8.99
+ Used my own bag and got my green bag tag scanned (two more trips & I get a FREE $1 ECB)
+ I had a rain check for a $25 gift card from a prescription I picked up earlier and they were out of them, so I got it today = FREE $25 Gift card
+ Tax $0.26
-$5/20 Purchase Coupon
- ECB's used to Pay $6.99
Total put of gift card: $1.24 + Earned $8.00 in ECB's for next time :-)

Walgreen's RR Run 11/10/09

Stopped into Walgreen's as well on Tuesday to try and roll my RR's, however they were out of just about everything I wanted, even the $1.50 5lb bags of Gold Medal Flour (but I did get rain checks!). On to the deals...
1 Dulcolax $7.00 - $4.00 RR - MIR $5.00 = FREE + $2.00 MM
1 Clearasil Face pads + 1 Clearasil Acne Cream $7.99 + $5.79 BOGO Free Sale $5.79 - $2.00/1 MC x 2 = $3.99 for both
1 Halls Refresh $0.99 - $0.50/1 MC = $0.49
3 Hallmark Tissues $0.99 ea - In-ad C $0.60 ea = $0.39 ea = $1.17/3*
2 Jiffy Muffin Mixes $0.79 ea - In-ad C $0.29 ea = $0.50 ea = $1.00/2
+ Tax $0.66
- $14.00 RR's used to pay
Total OOP: $2.11 + Earned a $4.00 RR for next time
* Some how Michelle missed my tissue paper coupon, so when I go in next week she'll fix it for me -- she ROCKS!

Martin's Stop 11/10/09

Stopped into Martin's earlier this week to grab some awesome deals...
2 boxes 10 ct Capri Sun Drinks $2.00 ea = $4.00/2 (plus count towards Nabisco Rebate)
4 Swiss 1/2 gallon Ice Tea/Lemonades $1.59 ea - $0.59 ea Sale - $0.75/2 MC x 2 - $0.25 x 2 wasn't doubled correctly :-( = $2.00/4
2 boxes Hot Pocket Stuffed Crust Pizzas $$2.25ea - $0.25 ea Sale - $1.00/2 MC = $3.00/2
1 box Lean Pocket $2.25 - $0.25 Sale - $0.50/1 MC - $0.50 Double = $1.00
4 boxes Pillsbury Brownie Mix $1.57 ea - $0.57 ea Sale - $1.00/2 MC x 2 = $2.00/4
3 pkg Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough $3.19 ea - $0.69 ea Sale - $0.50 ea Bonus Buy - $1.00/1 MC x 3 = $3.00/3
1 bag Giant Steam-in-bag Frozen Corn on the Cob $1.69 - Martin's Coupon $1.00/1 = $0.69
1 Hallmark Card $0.99 ea - $0.50/1 Martin's Coupon = $0.49
+ Tax $0.06
Total OOP: $16.14 + Earned 24 Gas Points towards $0.10 off per gallon!
Savings of $19.56 or 55%

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)