Martin's Deals for this Week!

I can only find about 4 or 5 deals that I will be taking advantage of this week, as Joe and I start another month long Pantry challenge, however, there are a lot of nice sales this week...

Pantry:
- Ritz Crackers 13.66-16 oz 3/$6 (Must buy 3) - Various $1/1 or $1/2 MC (past newspapers) = as low as 3/$3
- Nabisco Snack Crackers 5.5-10 oz $2 ea - Various $1/1 & $1/2 MC (past newspapers) = as low as $1 ea
- Martin's Kettle Cooked Chips 9-9.5 oz $3.59 ea - BOGO Free Sale - $1/2 MC (this week's newspaper) = $2.59/2
- Snyder's Pretzels or Tortilla Chips 13.5-19.2 oz $1.89 ea
- Heinz Ketchup 40 oz $1.79
- 4-12 pk Coke products + 2 bags 10-10.5 oz with in-ad C (pg 2) = $12 Total
- Rotel Diced or Chunky 10 oz $1 ea - $0.55/1 MC (last week's newspaper) Doubled = $0.90/2
- McCormick Taco Seasoning 4/$2 - $1/4 MC (last week's newspaper) = 4/$1
- Lipton Recipe Secrets 1.8-2.4 oz Box $1.25 ea - $1/2 MC (this week's newspaper) = 2/$1.50
- Ken's Steak House Marinades 16 oz All 2/$4 - $1/2 MC (past newspaper) = 2/$3
- Old El Paso Heat & Serve Sides $1 ea - $0.50/1 MC (past newspaper) Doubled = FREE!!
- Old El Paso Dinner Kits 2/$4 - $0.55/2 MC (past newspaper) Doubled = $2.90/2
- Old El Paso Shells$1.25 ea - $0.55/2 MC (past newspaper) Doubled = $1.40/2
- Old El Paso Refried Beans 16 oz Can $1 ea - $0.55/2 MC (past newspaper) Doubled = $0.90/2
- Ragu Pasta Sauce asst. varieties 16-26 oz $1.69 ea - $1.25/3 MC (this week's newspaper) = $3.82/3 (about $1.27 ea)
- San Giorgio Pastas $1 ea
- Campbell's Chunky Soups 2/$3 - $1.50/3 or $1/3 MC from Here = 3/$3 or 3/$3.50
- Campbell's Condensed Soups (All) $1 ea - $0.25/3 Cooking Soups MC (past newspaper) Doubled or $1/4 MC from Here = 3/$2.50 or 4/$3
- Select Post Cereals 2/$4 - $2/1 MC from Here = FREE Cereal!!!
- Special K Bars 3/$6 (Must buy 3) - $1/2 MC (past newspaper) = 3/$5
- Select Kellogg's Cereals BOGO Free - $1/3 MC Kids (past newspaper) or $1/2 Rice Krispies (past newspaper) = ?
- Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 2/$4 - $1/2 MC from Here = 2/$3

Breads:
- Martin's Sandwich Rolls 8 ct $2 ea
- Giant Italian Bread, Hot dog & Hamburger Bun 12pks $1 ea
- Arnold Country Breads 2/$5
- Thomas' English Muffins 6 ct BOGO Free = $3.39/2
- Stroehmann Breads (All Varieties) BOGO Free

Beverages:
- G2 (Gatorade) 7/$6 (Must buy 7) - $1/2 MC (past newspaper) x 3 = 7/$3

Produce:
- Red & Green Seedless Grapes $1.49/lb
- Giant Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz whole or sliced 2/$3
- Bosc or Anjou Pears $1.49/lb
- Nature's Promise Organic peeled Baby Carrots 16 oz bag 2/$3
- Wholly Guacamole 8-12 oz/Salsa 12 oz - BOGO Free Sale - $1/1 MC (past newspaper) x 2 = ?

Meat/Dairy:
- Kraft Shredded Cheese 3/$5 (Must buy 3) - $1/2 MC (last week's newspaper) = 3/$4
- Cracker Barrel Cheese 3/$6 (Must buy 3) - $1/2 MC (last week's newspaper) = 3/$5
- Breakstone Sour Cream 16 oz $1.09 ea - $1/2 MC (last week's newspaper) = $1.18/2
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese 8 oz Bricks $1.25 ea - $1/2 MC (coupon booklet on a Nabisco Cracker display in the front of the store) = 2/$1.50
- Heluva Good Dip 2/$3 - $1/2 MC (past newspaper) = 2/$2
- Land O Lakes Spreadable butter Light or Canola Oil Varieties $0.99 ea
- Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt Cups 6 oz $0.50 ea - $1/6 MC (no longer available to print) or $1/10 (past newspaper) = 6/$2 or 10/$4
- Classic/Thin Pillsbury Pizza Crust 3/$5 - $0.35/1 MC (past newspaper) Doubled x 3 = 3/$2.90 or $0.97 ea
- Pillsbury Dinner Rolls & Bread Sticks 3/$5 - $0.40/2 MC (past newspaper) Doubled = 2/$2.54
- Giant Beef Top Round London Broil & Top Round Roasts BOGO Free @ $5.99/lb
- Giant Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks Bonus pks $0.99/lb
- Giant Fresh Pork Spareribs $1.99/lb
- Giant Whole Turkey Breast $1.99/lb
- Giant Home style Roaster $0.99/lb
- Giant Fresh Whole boneless Pork loin $1.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Bacon BOGO Free = $5.99/2 lbs
- Oscar Mayer Bologna 12 oz BOGO Free = $2.89/2
- Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs BOGO Free = $3.19/2
- Hillshire Farms Smoked Sausage Rings BOGO Free = $3.99/2
- Hormel Pepperoni 8 oz or Turkey 6 oz 2/$5 - $1/2 MC (last week's newspaper) = 2/$4

Frozen Items:
- Digiorno Pizzas 2/$10 - $1/1 MC (last week's newspaper) x 2 = 2/$8
- Steak-Umms 10.05 pkg BOGO Free = $4.99/2
- Giant Pizza Snackers Pepperoni or Combo 7.5 oz Pkg $1 ea
- All Ore-Ida French Fries & Tots 3/$6 (Must buy 3) - $1/2 MC (All You Magazine) = 3/$5
- Select Mama Rosie's Stuffed Pastas $1 ea
- Super Pretzels $2 ea - $0.50/1 MC (past newspaper) Doubled = $1 ea
- Banquet Frozen Value Meals $0.88 ea - $0.60/6 MC (from old Banquet Dinner Box) Doubled = 6/$4.08

Household:
- Hefty Easy Grip 16 oz 20 ct Cups $1.50 ea - $0.75/1 MC (past newspaper) Doubled = FREE CUPS!!!
- Wisk 2X 50 oz Detergent BOGO Free = $6.59/2 - $2/1 MC (this week's newspaper) x 2 = $2.59/2

**There is a large variety of items on pgs 18 & 19 of the ad Here, that will earn you additional cents off per gallon of gas you buy them, with a coupon of course :-)

The Final week in the Official Eat From the Pantry Challenge

Well, the ballots are in and tallied, and it seems that we went over budget for the month, but only by $0.09, so I am SO OKAY with that :-) Even though this is the final week in the 'Official' Eat from the Pantry Challenge, our challenge will continue through February. Joe and I are going on a stock-up mission on Monday for some basics that we are out of (cat food, litter, flour, sugar, etc), and then we will have a set budget again for February to see if we can completely clean out our 2 freezers!!!! I will be super excited if we can accomplish this!!!
Totals for Week #4:
Food - $3.29
Health & Beauty - $5.34
Household - $2.12
Total: $10.75 - $10.66 remaining budget = $0.09 Over! (But I still think that we did a wonderful job!)
Eating Out: (different budget, but I'll share anyway) $6.78 for 1 lunch out at BK for Joe and I.

A Delicious One-pot Meal using a.... Rice Cooker?!

This was dinner today, and it was all made in one pot, the rice cooker to be exact. Jasmine rice was cooking in the bottom of the rice cooker, while the foil wrapped Salmon and broccoli florets steamed in the steamer tray. I think it all turned out beautifully! My rice cooker is quickly making it's way up to the top spot in most used appliances :-) We also had fresh spinach with some red onion dressed with the same homemade dill sauce that is on the Salmon. The cookies are fresh today too; a delicious dessert that should last until the end of next week, maybe, Joe is in the house you know..... ;-)

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You can view the weekly ad Here, there are a LOT of Dollar Deals going on + 15% off on top of that!!!! Sounds like a SWEET Deal to me :-)

Reynold's Coupons -- possible FREE Foil & Parchment at Shopper's this week!!!

Go Here to grab some awesome Reynold's coupons, including:

$1/1 Aluminum Foil (excludes 20, 25 & 30 ft) -- but use it this week at Shopper's and it will double up to $2/1!!!

$0.50/1 Recycled Foil

$1/1 Parchment Paper -- Also will double up to $2 at Shopper's this week!!!!

I would advise you print these now, as I'm sure they won't last long....

Martin's Rain Check Trip?!

Well, just about everything that I wanted to get today at Martin's was out of stock, hence the rain checks. But I did manage to get a few good deals while I was there...
2 boxes Shake & Bake $1.95 ea - $0.28 ea Sale = $3.34/2
1 Hidden Valley Dill Sauce (for our salmon) $1.19 - $0.19 Sale = $1
1 Coffee Pot Carafe (ours broke a month ago, so I was thrilled to see this one on clearance!) $7.11
+ Tax $0.43
NO COUPONS -- Gasp! :-)
Total OOP: $ 11.88 - $7.54 (Coffee Carafe, different Budget) = $4.34 + rain checks for the $1.25 New York Croutons & the $2.99 Cream of Wheat -- Hot sellers I guess... I also stopped into Walgreen's to get a rain check for 2 of the $2.99 Kraft Mayo that they were sold out of and that I forgot to get yesterday (D'oh)...

Walgreen's RR Run!

Stopped in Walgreen's after work today to roll my RR's and I think I got some pretty good deals...
1 Dr Pepper + 2 - 7UP 3/$4 - $2 RR = 3/$2
1 Olay Quench Body Lotion $7.99 - $2/1 MC - MIR = FREE + $2 MM
1 Olay Quench In-Shower Lotion $4.49 - Promo (Free wyb Body Lotion) - $2/1 MC - MIR $4.49 = FREE + $6.49 MM
2 tubes Neosporin Lip Care 2/$8 - $3/1 MC x 2 - $3 RR wyb 2 = FREE + $1 MM
5 Reach Flosses $1.79 ea - in-ad C $4 - $1/1 MC x 5 = FREE + $0.05 MM
2 Pert Plus for Men Shampoos 2/$5 - $1/1 MC x 2 - $2 RR wyb 2 = 2/$1
2 Ghiradelli Pecan Pie Chocolate Bars (Christmas clearance) $1.49 ea = $2.98
+ Tax $1.61
- $9 RR's used to Pay
Total OOP: $8.32 - $7 received RR's - $12.48 expected MIR = Net OOP: ALL FREE + $11.16MM!!!!!!!!!!

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CVS Trip this Week -- Cheap H2O & (more) Sodas!!

Joe and I stopped into CVS yesterday to take advantage of the SUPER cheap bottled water ($2.88/24 pk), not frugal in itself, but when your water is full of rust because the pipes are from the 1930's, it's necessary :-) We got a few other deals there as well...
4 - 24 pk Gold Emblem bottled H2O (not shown) $3.99 ea - $1.11 ea Sale = $2.88 ea or 4/$11.52
3 - 12 pks Pepsi products (not shown) $4.99 ea - $1.65 x 2 & $1.66 x 1 Sale = 3/$10
1 - 4 pk Amp $5.99 - $0.99 Sale = $5
1 - 4 pk Starbuck's Coffee Drinks $5.99 - $0.99 Sale = $5 + Earned $10 ECB for purchasing $20 in Pepsi Products = $10 total for Amp, Starbucks & Pepsi cans
1 Crest Toothpaste $2.49 - $0.50 Sale - $1/1 MC (last P&G newspaper insert) - $1 ECB = FREE
1 CVS Cetirizin (Zyrtec) 30 ct $14.99 - $5 Sale - $4 ECB = $5.99
1 CVS Naproxen Twin pk (100 ct total) $4.99 - $0.50 Sale - $1/1 CVS pain relief CVS C - $1 ECB = $2.49
1 Almay Eyeshadow $7.99 - $2 Sale - $1/1 MC from here - $4 ECB = $0.99
1 Dulcolax 14 dose $12.99 - $2 Sale - $3/1 MC (hang tag on bottle) - $5 ECB = $2.99
2 Gold Emblem Cashews $0.99 ea - $1/2 CVS C = $0.49 ea OR $0.98/2
2 pks Extra Gum 15 stick $1.29 ea - BOGO Free CVS C = $1.29/2
+ Tax $2.13
- $29 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $34.38, paid on FREE gift cards + Earned $25 ECB's for next time :-)

Rite-Aid Trip This week

Stopped into Rite-Aid yesterday mainly to get the toilet paper deal they have running, as we were running fairly low (no picture, sorry), but we did get a few other good deals while we were there...
2 - 12 double roll pks Quilted Northern TP $10.99 ea - $4.50 ea Sale - $1/1 MC (this week's newspaper x 2 - $2/1 RA C from here x 2 = $3.49 ea or 2/$6.98 (Yeah for cheap TP!!!)
2 jars Jif PB $3.29 ea - $1.29 ea Sale = $2 ea or 2/$4
2 bottles Dulcolax Balance $7.99 ea - $2 Sale ea - $3/1 MC (hang tags found on bottles) = $2.99 ea or 2/$5.98
2 Lubriderm Lotions $4.29 ea - BOGO 50% off Sale ($2.15) - $2/1 x 2 MC from here = $2.48/2 + I now qualify for the $10 Johnson & Johnson MIR = MM!!!
1 Werther's + 1 Riesen Candies $2.19 ea - BOGO Free Sale = $2.19/2
+ Tax $1
- $5/25 Purchase Coupon
Total OOP: $17.58 (paid with Gift cards) - $10 expected MIR = Net: $7.58 (cheaper than 1 pk of TP, which was what we needed!) + I earned 5 Tickets to the Game of Life Sweepstakes!

Menu Plan Monday!

Monday is here again, and the best part of Monday's is writing up my menu plan for the week, and getting to read everyone else's too, of course!
Here it goes...

Breakfasts: Cold Cereal, Cream of Wheat, Muffins, and/or Fruit

Lunches: Leftovers, PBJ or grilled cheese sandwiches, and/or canned soup with saltines

Dinners:
Sunday - Leftover Buffet
Monday - Fajita Quesadillas with Mexican Rice (glorified leftovers)
Tuesday - Baked Ziti with Meatballs and Pepperoni & Salad and homemade Garlic bread
Wednesday - Steamed Salmon & Broccoli with Salad & Jasmine Rice (possibly leftover Garlic Bread)
Thursday - Homemade Pizza (sausage, pepperoni, bell pepper & onion for Joe, cheese for me)
Friday - Left over Buffet, take 2
Saturday - Taco Salad

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Martin's Deals 01/24-01/30

Here's a list of some of the SUPER Deals Martin's is offering this week...

***To get these prices, you must have a Martin's Bonus Card and have it scanned when you check out***

Pantry Items:
Giant Wheat Bread 16 oz Loaf $1 ea
Pepperidge Farm Bagels 2/$5 wyb 2 - $1/2 MC (newspaper) = 2/$4
Stroehmann Family White Bread 20 oz Loaf 3/$3 wyb 3
24 pk Aquarius Spring! Water $2.49 ea
Various Post kids Cereals (i.e. Fruity Pebbles) 3/$4 when you buy (wyb) 3 - $1/2 MC (newspaper) = 3/$3
Select Varieties of Barilla Pasta $1 ea
Giant Pasta Sauce 26 oz Jar $1 ea
Kraft Real Mayo or Miracle Whip 32 oz Jar/Squeeze 24 oz $2.49 ea
Ortega Salsa 16 oz jar 2/$3
Kraft Shake & Bake All Varieties 5.5-7 oz 3/$5 (This is a really good price for this, it averages $3.50 in the Westminster area)
Cream of Wheat 11.75-28 oz All Varieties (except instant cream of Rice) $2.99 ea - $0.75/1 MC (newspaper) doubled = $1.49 ea
Pepperidge Farms Baked Crisps $1.99 - $1/1 MC (last week's newspaper) = $0.99 ea
NY Texas Toast Croutons $1.25 ea - $0.50/1 MC (newspaper) doubled = $0.25 ea

Meat/Dairy Items:

Giant Chicken Breasts $1.99/lb
Giant Chicken Leg Quarters $0.79/lb
Giant Large Simple Peel Shrimp (2 lb Bags) $4.99/lb = $9.98/bag
Giant Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Roast or Tenderloin BOGO Free
Hillshire Farm Poiska Kielbasa or Smoked Sausage Loops BOGO Free = $3.99/2 - MC (not sure that there are any of these out right now, but make sure you clip them when they do because Martin's does BOGO on these often)
Esskay Bacon BOGO Free = $4.99/2
Giant Chunk or Shredded Cheeses BOGO Free
Giant 8 oz Cream Cheese Blocks $1 ea
Daisy Sour Cream 16 oz 3/$5 - $0.60/1 MC (newspaper) doubled = $0.47 for the 1st & 2nd and $0.46 for #3, or 3/$1.40
Wholly Guacamole or Salsa BOGO Free - $1/1 MC x 2 = total savings of $2 + 2 for the price of 1!


Produce Items:

Blue & Blackberries BOGO Free = $3.99/2
Clementines 3 lb Bag $3.99
Giant Market Fresh Bagged Spinach 10 oz 2/$3
Kiwis (large size) 3/$1
Giant Red or Golden Delicious Apples $0.98/lb
Giant 5 lb White Potatoes & 3 lb Yellow Onions BOGO Free (you can mix and match on this deal)


Frozen Items:

Giant Frozen Vegetables 16 oz $1 ea
Birdseye Steam Fresh Vegetables 3/$5 - $1/2 MC = 3/$4 or 2/$2.34
Palermo's Primo Thin Pizza 2/$8 - $1/1 MC Here = 2/$6


Household Items:
Scott 12 roll TP 2/$12 - $1/1 x 2 Here (if extra soft is included) = 2/$10
Quilted Northern TP 12 Double roll 2/$11 - $1/1 MC (this week's newspaper) x 2 = 2/$9
Clorox Green Works Glass Cleaner (& all purpose) 20 % off $0.50/1 MC (last week's newspaper) - MIR Here = Possible MM!!

**On page 19 of the ad Here there are various products that you can buy (with a coupon of course) to earn up to $0.80 off ea gallon of gas you buy (up to 30 gallons)!!!!

If you have any questions, don't forget to leave a comment and I'll get back to you pronto!

Eating from the Pantry Challenge Week #3

So, week #3 went VERY well in regards to eating from the pantry and not out, as well as using up items in our stockpiled cub boards. :-) We're getting there, but I'm thinking after a much needed trip for the basics (sugar, flour, cat food) after week four, we should be able to continue the challenge through February! I'm excited to actually see the back walls of my freezers again...
Totals for the week:
Food - $4.27 (Martin's)
Health & Beauty - $2.11 (Wag's & $ store)
Household - $2.12 (2 newspapers)
Total for the week: $8.50 -- WOW!!!!
Amount left to spend in Week #4: $10.66

Two Quick Shopping stops...

Joe and I stopped at CVS today to do the Pepsi deal one last time, plus to use up a few coupons. Then we stopped at Rite-Aid to pick-up a prescription and to peruse the clearance rack :-)

Here's what we ended up with...

CVS:

6 - 12 pks Various Pepsi Products (not shown) @ 3/$10 = $20 - $10 ECB wyb $20 = $10/6

1 - 2 pk (100 ct total) CVS Naproxen Sodium $4.99 - $1/1 CVSC - $1 ECB = $2.99

2 Gold Emblem Cashews $0.99 ea - $1/2 CVSC = $0.49 ea = $0.98/2

1 Glade Soy Candle $3.29 - $3/1 CVSC = $0.29 (plus I now qualify for a $5 MIR from SC Johnson = MM!!!)

+ Tax $1.41

- $5/20 Purchase CVSC

Total put on FREE gift card: $27.37 ... I left my ECB's at home :-( + Received $10 & $1 ECB for next time & will received $5 MIR!!!!

Rite-Aid:

1 pkg Hannah Montana Stickers (for a Christmas present 2010!) $1.29 - Clearance = $0.32

1 tub Sun Sweet Pitted Prunes $4.99 - $2 Sale = $2.99

+ Tax $0.02

Total paid on FREE gift card: $3.33 + I earned 2 Game of Life tickets for my purchases & picking up the prescription!

CVS Soda Run #2

Joe and I went to CVS to use some coupons before they expired, and upon checking out we noticed that the limit of the soda deal had been changed, so we went back through the line and bought 6 more 12 packs, but guess what, according to my receipt we can do it again! I won't have to buy soda until, like, Christmas!!!
1 Glade Candle $6 - $3/1 CVS C= $3
1 box Soy Joy Bars $6 - $6 ECB = FREE*
4 - 3 pks Ivory Bar Soap - used a rain check to get them for $0.99 ea - $1/1 MC x 4 (1 adjusted to $0.96) = 4 FREE
2 bags Russell Stover candies clearanced to $1 ea - $2/1 CVS C = 2 FREE
1 twin pk (100 total) CVS Naproxen Sodium $4.99 - $1/1 pain reliever CVS C - $1 ECB = $2.99
2 Gold Emblem Cashews $0.99 ea - $1/2 CVS C = $0.49 ea = $0.98/2
6 - 12 pks Pepsi Throwback @ 3/$10 = $20 - $10 ECB wyb $20 = $10/6
+ Tax $1.87
- $24 ECB's used to Pay
Total put of FREE Gift card: $11.84 + Received $10, 6, 1, & 1 (green bag tag) ECB's to use next time!!!!!!
*Denotes Donated Items

Walgreen's Clearance Trip -- Lots to donate!!!

Stopped into Wag's today to take advantage of the clearance that I spotted yesterday, and today, I had the coupon binder.... :-)
5 bottles Gillette Shampoo $1.19 ea - $1/1 MC x 5 = $0.19 ea = $0.95/5
2 Herbal Essences Conditioners $0.69 ea - $1/1 MC x 2 (adjusted to $0.69 ea) = 2 FREE
1 Herbal Essence Styler $0.79 - $1/1 MC (adjusted to $0.79) = FREE*
1 Neutrogena Conditioner $1.39 - $1/1 MC = $0.39*
2 Bonnie Bell Lip Glosses $0.95 ea - $1/1 MC x 2 (adjusted to $0.95 ea) = 2 FREE
3 Maybelline Mascaras $1.39 ea - $1/1 MC x 3 = $0.39 ea = $1.17 + I received a $3 RR back -- not sure why, but it was a nice surprise!
1 Large Candy Cane $0.15
+ Tax $0.95
- $2.50 RR used to pay
Total OOP: $1.11 -- WOW!!!!!! + I received a $3 RR for next time, talk about money maker!!!
*these items are being donated

Walgreen's Peanuts Run,,,

Stopped into Walgreen's today to get 6 cans of peanuts to finish a rebate, and found the mother-load of clearance, and of course, coupon binder, at HOME, D'oh! But that's okay, I'll stop back tomorrow...
2 Christmas Critters with lotions 2/$10 - clearance = $1.19 ea = $2.38/2
6 cans Planters Cocktail Peanuts $1.99 ea on Sale - $1/1 WC x 6 - $1/2 MC x 3 = $0.49 ea = $2.94/6 - MIR $10 = FREE + $7.06 MM!!!!!!
+ Tax $0.15
- $4 RR used to pay
Total OOP: $1.47 - expected MIR $10 = ALL FREE + $8.53 MM!!!!!!!

Quick, Cheap Martin's Stop

I know, I only have like $20 left until the end of the month, but guess what, I couldn't pass up $0.90 a bag shredded cheese, especially when it's regularly a VERY expensive brand...
4 bags Sargento Shredded Cheeses $3.19 ea - $1.19 ea Sale - $0.55/1 MC x 4 - $0.55 double x 4 = $0.90 ea or $3.60/4
1 block Heluva Good Muenster Cheese $2.79 - $1.12 Sale - $0.50/1 MC - $0.50 Double = $0.67
1 box Ronzoni Pasta $1.45 - $0.20 Sale - $0.75/1 MC (I found 1 more!!) - $0.50 Double = FREE
2 pouches StarKist Tuna $1.29 ea - $0.29 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE*
Original Total: $19.58 - $15.31 Sales & Coupons = Total OOP: $4.27 -- Saved 78%
*Donated these to the church 'House of Bread' program

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Martin's Deals for this Week, lots of Great Deals!!!

The Martin's in Eldersburg is having some awesome deals this week...

Canned, Frozen, Dairy, etc:

- Smart Ones Frozen Entrees 6/$10 + Buy 6 Get 1 Free Promo - $1/5 MC @ http://offers.eatyourbest.com/Coupon/ = 7 Entrees for $9 (which is really good for a frozen meal, especially one that's diet!)

- Select Progresso Soups $1 ea - $1/3 MC @ http://www.bettycrocker.com/coupons-promotions/coupons/default.aspx = 3/$2

- Eight O'clock Coffee 11.5-13 oz bags BOGO Free = $4.49/2 (you can sometimes get $1/2 coupons for this coffee in magazines, which would sweeten the deal!)

- Thomas' English Muffins $3 for 3 (FYI - you have to buy 3 to get this deal)

- San Giorgio Pastas $1 ea

- Banquet Brown-n-serve Sausages $1.25 ea - $0.35/1 MC (from the inside of a Banquet TV dinner box) which will double = $0.55 ea

- V8 Splash 64 oz bottles 2/$4 - $1/2 MC (newspaper) = 2/$3

- G2 8 pk bottles 2/$10 (must buy 2) - $1/2 any size/variety G2 MC (newspaper) = 2/$9

- Select Maier's, Holsum & Arnold Breads BOGO Free!!!

- Tealey Tea Bags 80 or 100 ct 2/$5 - $0.55/1 MC (newspaper) which will double = $1.40 ea

- Hunts Ketchup 24 oz bottle $1 ea - $0.20/1 MC (also from the inside of a Banquet TV dinner box) which will double = $0.60 ea

- Campbell's Soup-at-Hand $1.25 ea - $0.50/2 MC (newspaper) which will double = $1.50/2

- Del Monte Canned Fruits $1.25 ea - $1/4 MC (internet printed = IP) = 4/$4

- Del Monte Canned Vegetables $1 ea - $1/4 MC (IP) = 4/$3

- Kellogg's Cereals buy ANY 4 Save $4 instantly - there are various $1/1 & $1/2 IP & from magazines and the newspaper inserts, so use what's best suited to your situation and likes.

- Tornados 2/$4 - BOGO Free MC (From Promo on Facebook) = $2/2

- Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamables 3/$5 - $1/2 MC (from Betty Crocker site listed above) = 2/$2.34 or $1.17 ea

- Yoplait Yogurt Cups 10/$5 - $1/8 MC (Betty Crocker Site) = $3/8

- All Sargento Shredded Cheeses 5-8 oz 2/$4 - $0.55/1 MC (newspaper) which will double = $0.90 ea!!!!!!!

- Purina Cat Chow 3.5 lb Bag $3.94 ea - $1/1 MC (target.com -> Coupons) = $2.94 ea

- Chex Mixes 2/$3 - $1/2 MC (Betty Crocker Site -- Must be a Chocolate variety) or $0.50/1 MC @ Coupons.com (also for Chocolate varieties) which will double = $1 ea wyb 2 or $0.50 ea

- Starkist Tuna Pouch 2.6 oz $1 ea - $1/1 MC (from Vocalpoint -- did you sign up yet?!) = FREE!

- Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta $1.25 ea - $0.75/1 MC (newspaper) which will double up to the price of the item ($0.50) = FREE!

Produce Deals:

Cantaloupe 2/$4

Select Dole Salad Blends 2/$5 - $1/2 MC (past Internet deal, now expired) = 2/$4

Gas Bonus Points Deal: On pg 19 of the ad this week, Martin's is running a Promo. You can buy 7 of certain items & 6 from another list and earn $0.20 off per gallon ea = a total of $0.40 off per gallon (up to 30 gallons) for buying 13 items and using coupons. You can look at the ad here http://martinsfoods.gsnrecipes.com/Shop/WeeklyAd.aspx and decide whether this is a good deal for you or not. Make sure to check your coupon organizers for coupons that match up to those items, as well as typing in the product name online to find if there are any coupons available for said product.

Let me know if these deals are helpful to you or if there is another store that you would like to see deals from. I am trying to get listed here http://thefrugalmap.bargainbriana.com/

One of the requirements is weekly deals, so let me know what you want to see here, so that I can make my readers, no matter how few happy :-)

Any Happy Saving!!!

Menu Plan Monday!!

Joe and I are going on Week 3 of the Eating from the Pantry challenge, and still going strong!!! Here's the menu plans for this week...
Breakfasts: Cereal, muffins from the freezer, bagels/toast, yogurt

Lunches: Leftovers, grilled cheese or PBJ Sandwiches, canned soup

Dinners:
Sunday - Homemade Buffalo chicken Pizza with Salad and homemade Ranch dressing
Monday - Baked Pork ribs with Jasmine Rice with Salad with homemade Ranch dressing
Tuesday - Eggs with Ham, toast and canned fruit
Wednesday - Parmesan Crusted Tilapia, Parmesan Romano Rice and Salad with Ranch Dressing
Thursday - Left Over Buffet, maybe loaded Potatoes, depending on what's left in the Fridge
Friday - Homemade Pizza with Salad and homemade Ranch dressing
Saturday - Steak Fajitas with Mexican Rice and probably more Salad :-)

Desserts: PB Chip Cookies & a Chocolate PB Bar Dessert (both mostly for Joe and his sweet tooth)

Rite Aid Trip for this Week + More Cheap Soda!!!

Joe and I stopped into Rite-Aid yesterday after our soda run to CVS, and picked up a few deals, plus some more cheap soda...
1-12 pk Mt. Dew + 2-12 pk Pepsi = $9.99 + 1-12 pk Pepsi Throwback FREE = 4-12pks/$9.99
1 Queso Microwaveable Dip $1
4 boxes Kraft Mac & Cheese $1.79 ea - BOGO Free Sale x 2 - B3G1 Free MC = $1.79/4
2 - 3 roll pks Tums $0.99 ea - $1/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM*
2 Cadbury Eggs (Joe for Easter, shh...) 2/$1 - $0.50/2 Rite Aid Values (RAV) C = $0.50/2
2 Maybelline Mascaras $5.19 ea - BOGO 50% off Sale - $1/1 RAV C x 2 - $1/1 MC x 2 - $2 SC wyb 1 = $1.78/2
+ $0.43 Tax
- $5/25 Purchase RA C
- $10 Gift of Savings Certificate
Total OOP: $2.47, paid with FREE gift card, so no OOP for me! + will received $2 SCR & the Pepsi products count towards another $10 MIR!!!
*Items marked with a * will be donated

Soda RUN CVS Sunday Trip

Joe and I were at CVS very early on Sunday, so that we could take advantage of the SUPER CHEAP Pepsi Deal that they are running!!! (All sodas are not pictured)
3 -12 pk Mt Dew Cans 3/$10
1 - 12 pk Mt Dew Throwback $3.33
3 - 12 pk Sierra Mist 3/$10
2 - 12 pk Pepsi $3.33 & $3.34
3 - 12 pk Pepsi Throwback $3.34 x 2 & $3.33
Soda Deal: Spend $20 get $10 ECB's back Lmt 2 + $10 MIR from Pepsi
2 Olay Regenerist Face Scrubs $6.99 ea - $3/1 MC x 2 - $15 MIR wyb 2 = 2 FREE + $7.02 MM
1 Crave-NX Diet Spray $7.99 - $8 ECB = FREE*
1 box Soy Joy Bars $6 - $6 ECB = FREE*
1 pk Dryer Balls $3
+ Tax $2.96
- $5/30 Purchase CVS C x 2 = $10
- $22 ECB's used to Pay + $35.94 OOP paid on FREE gift card = $57.94 - $34 ECB's Received - $15 MIR (Olay) - $10 MIR (Pepsi) = All Free + $1.06 Profit, even with the loss in ECB's!!!!
*Items marked with a * will be donated

Eating for the Pantry Week #2 Wrap-up

Joe and I did a wonderful job eating from the pantry this week, even though he was in the hospital for two days, and came home with a very particular stomach, we still prevailed!!!
Spending Summary for the Week:
Food: $15.45
Health & Beauty: $2.53
Household: $12.73 (this includes a $10 filter for our humidifier, so not too bad)
Total Spent for the Week: $30.71
Amount left in the budget for the month: $19.16, with 2 more weeks to go!
Total eating out this week: $10.77 (separate Budget, but I thought that I would let you know anyway...)

End of the Week CVS Trip

Joe and I stopped into CVS yet again last week to get another prescription filled, and get another FREE $25 gift card. While we were waiting for the prescription to be filled, we shopped the deals...
2 Oust Air Sprays $3.99 ea - BOGO Free MC $3.99 - $3 ECB wyb 1 x 2 = 2 FREE + $2.01 MM
4 - 2 pks Schick Razors $0.99 ea - $2/1 + $0.67/1 (Coupon adjusted down, not sure why?) = $1.29/4*
2 Purpose Face Soaps $3.99 ea - $2/1 MC x 2 = $1.99 ea + they count towards the J&J MIR!
1 box Soy Joy Bars $6 - $6 ECB = FREE*
1 Travel Visine $1.99 - $2/1 MC = FREE + $0.01 MM
4 pks Rolaids $0.99 ea - $4/2 MC = 4 FREE + $0.04 MM*
1 pkg Tiny Bows $1.99 - $1.80 Clearance (90% off) $0.19
+ Tax $1.57
- $17 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $5.97, paid on FREE gift card, so NO OOP!! + Received $12 ECB's for next time!!!
*Items marked with a * will be donated

Quick Walgreen's Stop for Last Week

Stopped into Walgreen's late last week as well, mostly for the SUPER CHEAP eggs, but I did roll some RR's while I was there...
1 Colgate Tooth Paste $2.99 - $1/1 MC - $2 RR = FREE
1 Thermacare Heat Wrap $2.49 - $2.50 RR = FREE
1 Nivea Body Wash $4.99 - $2 RR (Couldn't use my coupon because it's the wrong size!) = $2.99
2 Extension Cords $0.75 ea on Christmas clearance = $1.50/2
1 dozen Eggs $0.99 on Sale
+ Tax $0.57
- $10 RR used to Pay
Total OOP: $2.53 + I earned $6.50 in RR's for next time!

Last Week's Martin's Run!

Stopped into Martin's late last week to get a few of the deals and to get the last of my Gas Points, which earned me 30 gallons of gas at $0.20 off per gallon!!! But, onto the deals...
1 bag Jasmine Rice (to try out my new rice cooker!!!) $3.79
2 Betty Crocker Potato Pouches $0.93 ea - $0.10 ea Sale - $0.40/1 MC x 2 - $0.40 Double x 2 = $0.03 ea = $0.06/2 (Donated these)
2 jars Bertolli Alfredo Sauce $2.55 ea - $0.40 ea Sale - $0.60/1 MC x 2 - $0.60 Double x 2 = $0.95 ea = $1.90/2
4 boxes Rozoni Smart Taste Pasta $1.45 ea - $0.20 ea Sale - $0.75/1 MC x 4- $0.50 Double x 4 = 4 FREE
3 cartons Welch's Juice Cocktails (which are VERY Delicious by the way!) $2.63 ea - $0.34 ea Sale - $0.75/1 MC x 3 - $0.75 Double x 3 = $0.79 ea = $2.37/3
Original Total: $24.44 - Savings/Coupons $17.32 = Total OOP: $7.12 -- Saved 71%!!!

AC Moore's -- It pays to sign up for Rewards cards!!

I was sent a $10 rewards certificate last month for my spending at AC Moore's using my rewards card (completely free to sign up, they just scan it when you pay each time you shop), and it was expiring the end of this month. Since I didn't know when I would be back to Hanover, I figured I better spend it today, and I did!
1 Shamrock Serving Tray $6.99
1 Shamrock Plate $3.99
+ Tax $0.06
- $10 Rewards Certificate
Total OOP: $1.04!!!!!!!

CVS Prescription Run

Joe went to a Dr's appointment today and was given yet another prescription to be filled, so off we went to CVS, Free $25 gift card coupon in hand. While we waited for the prescription to be filled, we did some shopping...
5 - 6 ct pkgs Rolaids* $0.99 ea - $4/2 MC - $1/1 MC = 6 FREE + $0.06 MM
6 - 2 ct Schick Razors* $1.29 ea - $2/1 MC x 3 = $0.29 ea = $1.74
1 Essence of Beauty Body Spray $5.99 - $2.49 Sale - $3 CVS C = $0.50
1 Revlon Matte Eye Shadow $4.99 - $3.74 Clearance - $2/1 MC (adjusted to $1.25) = FREE
1 box Soy Joy Bars* $6 - $6 ECB = FREE
+ Tax $0.66
- $6 ECB's used to pay
Total OOP: $2.85, paid with FREE gift card, so NO OOP! + Received $6 ECB's for next time!!!

Quick Aldi Trip

I stopped into Aldi for a few needs and a couple of things for the cupboards...
1 bag Pretzels $1.29
1 bag Tortilla Chips $0.99
1 pkg Flour Tortillas $0.99
1 pkg Taco Shells $0.99
1 - 6 ct bag Cinnamon Raisin Bagels $1.39
1 - bag Red Onions $0.99
Total OOP: $6.64

Quick CVS Presscription Run 01/13/2010

I stopped into CVS as well today to get two prescriptions for Joe filled as well and used a coupon to get a FREE $25 gift card. While I was waiting for his antibiotics to be filled, I shopped the deals at CVS...
1 box Soy joy Bars $6 - $6 ECB = FREE
1 Crave NX Diet Spray $7.99 - $8 ECB = FREE + $0.01 MM
2 bottles Axe Shampoo (Joe has been requesting these for quite a while and this is the best deal I've been able to find) 2/$10 - $3 ECB wyb 2 = 2/$7
1 tubes Lubriderm Repair Ointment $5.99 ea - $2 Sale ea - $2/1 MC x 2 = $3.98/2 + Counts towards the Johnson & Johnson MIR!
1 set Dryer Balls (I LOVE these things!) $3
1 bottle Canada Dry (for Joe) $1.89
+ Tax $1.06
- $18.50 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $15.42 -- Paid with gift card, so NO OOP!!! + I received $17 in ECB's for next time!!!
P.S. CVS Brand Advil Cold & Sinus $4.49 was picked up at the Pharmacy with the prescriptions, and was also paid for with a gift card.

Rite-Aid Trip 01/13/2010

Joe is home from the hospital as of 9 pm last night and is doing wonderful! He is feeling much better and everything seems to be fixed, so we shall see. I had to run out to pick up a prescription for myself, so I shopped the deals at Rite-Aid while I was there...
2 rolls Viva Paper Towels $2.99 ea - $1 ea Sale - $0.50/1 in-ad C x 2 - $1/1 MC x 2 = $0.98/2
2 - 6 pks Coke Zero $3.59 ea - $0.50 ea Sale - $1/2 in-ad C = 2/$4.98
1 - 2 pk GE Soft Light Bulbs $4.99 - $2.99 Sale - SCR $2 = FREE
1 Theraflu $4.99 - $1.50 Sale - SCR $3 - $1.50/1 MC = $0.49
1 Contac $8.49 - $3.50 Sale - SCR $4.99 = FREE
1 box RA Trash Bags $5.49 - $2.49 Sale = $3
2 pks RA Cotton Rounds $2.15 ea - $1.15 ea Sale = $2/2
+ Tax $0.12
- $5/25 Purchase RA C
- $10 Gift of Savings Certificate
Total OOP: $5.95 on Free gift card from prescription + $0.61 Cash = $6.56 - Expected SCR $9.99 = 3.43 Profit!!!!!!!

Menu Plan Monday!!!

This week we are still eating from our pantry as the 'Eat from the Pantry challenge' is still on!!! This is how this week goes...
Breakfasts: Cereal, bagels with Cream cheese, Yogurt, &/or Fruit

Lunch: Leftovers, PB&J, or Chicken Salad (that my mommy made for us) Sandwiches

Dinner:
Sunday - Chicken, broccoli, tomato Alfredo with salad and garlic bread
Monday - We were suppose to have pancakes and chipped-beef gravy with homemade applesauce for dinner, but Joe got sick and has been admitted to the hospital, because there seems to be a larger problem then we thought :-( So we'll just add this in for breakfast or lunch later in the week when he feels better.
Tuesday - Tacos (Maybe...) with Mexican Rice
Wednesday - Left over Buffet
Thursday - Pork & Sauerkraut with Dumplings and homemade mashed potatoes
Friday - Homemade Pizza (sausage, pepperoni, bell pepper and onion for Joe and Cheese for me)
Saturday - BK -- $0.99 Double Cheeseburgers & FF's

Now, this is what I call left-overs!!!

I know what you are thinking, 'eewww, leftovers.' My husband was the same way when I first met him. However, it isn't leftovers that are gross, it is usually how they are prepared, and I prepare GREAT leftovers, or at least that's what I'm told! :-) Using up leftovers is one of the key principles of being frugal; wasted food you got really cheap or free is still wasted food. I always try to plan my meals around what's in the pantry, freezer, etc, but I also try to keep the fridge cleaned out as well. Tonight I took leftover pasta (Joe and I never eat a whole box, so I just keep it in a jar until we need it), leftover steamed broccoli, and then I added some Alfredo sauce, cooked chicken from the freezer, and a can of diced tomatoes, and I got this pasta creation -- very DELICIOUS!!! Add some leftover salad and garlic bread from the other night, and you have dinner.

Sign-up to Become a Buzz Agent

There is this wonderful organization that allows you to try full size products and sometimes provides you with high-value coupons, all in exchange for promoting the way you feel about the product, good or bad. You earn points to add to your MyPoints account* when you complete the end of the campaign survey.
This campaign I received two full size mascaras to try out. They are suppose to lengthen and boost your lashes. I have to take pictures of the before, through the process, and after, for 4 weeks. I will be posted the progress on here as well, so you all can give me your input too!
To sign up, go to:
http://www.bzzagent.com/signup/Sign.do?pid=signup_frontpage_greenwell_20090401
* I'll explain MyPoints in a whole separate post!

Always sign up for FREEBIES!!!!

This is just a reminder that you should ALWAYS sign up for Freebies if it is something that you can use, or you know someone who can, because they DO come...
Friday I got these FULL size FREE bottle of Suave shampoo. I have no idea where I signed up for it, or when, but it has arrived.

Rite-Aid Trip For Last Week

Stopped into Rite-Aid to drop off a prescription with a FREE $25 gift card coupon & picked up some deals while I was there...
4 pks Stay-Free 3.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale x 2 - BOGO Free MC x 2 = 4 FREE
6 Nivea Lip Balms $2.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale x 3 - BOGO Free MC x 3 = 6 FREE
1 Listerine $3.50 - $1/1 MC - $3 SCR = FREE + $0.50 MM
1 Wet & Wild Face Powder $2.99 - 40% off Sale - $1.79
1 pair Sunglasses for Joe on Clearance for $9.99 (Originally $39.99 -- I mean come on!)
+ Tax $0.77
- $5/25 Purchase RA Coupon
Total OOP: $10.05 (Paid with Gift card so no OOP to me) - Expected SCR $3 = $7.05!!!!
Plus I earned 8 'The Game of Life' tickets, a sweepstakes that Rite-Aid is running now. One for making a purchase, 1 for the Listerine (Bonus ticket), & 6 for the Nivea Lip balms. Each ticket has 4 game pieces, a sweepstakes piece to win a cruise, and a coupon to be used at Rite-Aid -- Pretty SWEET deal, don't ya think?!

Eating from the Pantry Update #1

Joe and I have done a VERY good job of eating at home this week, eating our planned menu, and cleaning out our pantry & freezer!
Spending Update:
Food: $23.57
Health & Beauty: $2.05
Household: $24.51
Total Spent for Week #1 of the Challenge: $50.13
I know that is pretty much 1/2 of our budget for this month and it's only the first week, however, we shouldn't have to buy litter any more this month, and maybe only 1 more $7 bag of cat food. Plus, I CAN'T find FL Navel oranges any where, so I can't spend $ on those if I can't find them. Looks like it's going to be lots of apples and bananas this month :-s
How is everyone else doing on their challenge?

Short CVS Prescription Pick-up Shopping Trip

Stopped into CVS to pick-up a prescription and used a coupon for a FREE $25 gift card. While I was there, I decided to grab a few other deals, and Joe insisted I buy him the Butterfinger Bells, but at $0.87, that's okay with me :-)
1 pkg Butterfinger Bells $3.49 - $2.62 Clearance Sale = $0.87
1 - 6 ct pkg Soy Joy Bars (to Donate!) $6 - $6 ECB = FREE
1 Glade Soy Candle $3.29 - $2/1 MC = $1.29
+ Tax $0.25
Total OOP: $8.41 on Gift card + Received $6 ECB for next time!

Small Food Lion Run 01/05/2010

Joe and I stopped into Food Lion yesterday evening after a Dr's appointment for some FREE Hot Cocoa!!!!
4 boxes FL Hot Chocolate 10 ct $1.39 ea - $0.50 ea Sale - $2/2 FL C x 2 = 4 FREE + $0.44 MM
1 box Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate 10 ct $1.87 - $0.87 Sale - $1/1 FL C = FREE
2 boxes Quaker Instant Oatmeal $3.44 ea - $0.45 ea Sale - $1/1 FL C x 2 = $1.99 ea = $3.98/2
Total OOP, no Tax: $3.54 -- Saved $10.77 or 75%

Walgreen's RR's Trip for the Week!

This weeks Walgreen's trip went very well, except for a very selfish gentleman who clear the shelves of the $0.99 Nabisco treats* story to follow...
4 boxes Chips Ahoy Cookies $0.99 ea on Sale - $1/2 MC x 2 - $2 RR wyb 2 x 2 = 4 FREE + $2.04 MM
2 boxes Quaker Chewy Granola Bars $2 ea on Sale - $1/2 MC = $3/2
4 Cans Geisha Peaches/Pears $1.99 ea - $4.40 in-ad C ($1.10 x 4) = $0.89 ea or $3.56/4
2 pkgs Neosporin Lip Care 2/$8 on Sale - $3/1 MC x 2 - $3 RR wyb 2 = 2 FREE + $1 MM
2 Reach Toothbrushes $3.99 ea - $4 in-ad C ($2 x 2) - $2/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM
2 Revlon Eye shadows $4.99 ea - $6 in-ad C ($3 x 2) - $2/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM
2 pkgs Vanity Fair paper Bowls $1.50 ea on Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 = $1/2
2 Jiffy Muffin Mixes $0.89 ea = $1.78/2
+ Tax $0.66
- $10 RR's used to Pay
Total OOP: $3.92 + Received $7 RR for Next Time = Net OOP: All FREE + $3.08 MM!!!!!

Martin's Dollar Doubling Trip this Week -- FREE Tomatoes!!!

I stopped into Martin's on Monday to grab a few good deals, including FREE canned diced tomatoes, as well as some bread to make Garlic bread to have with dinner one night...
2 Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes $1.85 ea - $0.35 ea Sale - $0.40/1 MC x 2 - $0.40 Double x 2 = $0.70 ea or $1.40/2
8 cans Hunts Diced Tomatoes $1.34 ea - $0.34 ea Sale - $4 Promo wyb 8 - $1/4 MC x 2 - $1 Double x 2 = 8 FREE + I can mail in the receipt for more Conagra Coupons!
2 boxes Post Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal $3.25 - $1.26 ea Sale - $0.98 Promo wyb 2 - $1/2 MC - $1 Double = $1/2
1 loaf (Delicious!) Bakery Italian Bread $1.89
Total OOP: $22.81 - $18.52 Savings/Coupons = $4.29 -- Savings of 81% + I received a $1 Catalina to use on my next purchase for buying the 2 Post Cereals = Net OOP: $3.29

Rite Aid Trip from Last Week

I stopped into Rite-Aid on Saturday, since I was right next door, and got the SCR deals for the week...
2 Metamucil 160 ct $9.49 ea - $3/1 MC x 2 - $5 SCR x 2 = $2.98/2
1 pkg Kotex $2.99 - $1/1 MC - $2 SCR = FREE + $0.01 MM
1 pkg DayQuil 20 ct $4.99 - $1.50/1 MC - $2 SCR = $1.49
Total OOP: $18.46 (paid with FREE Gift Card) - Expected SCR's $14 = Net OOP: $4.46
(1 bottle of fiber pills at Wal-mart is $4, so I think I did pretty good!)

Butterscotch...

Butterscotch is loving the fact that we are home from vacation, but also loving my new seat cushions Joe and his grandparents gave me for Christmas. There is a beautiful rooster in the middle, under Butterscotch...

Wal-mart Trip -- Milk & FREE Ziplocs!!!!

Stopped into Wal-mart on Sunday, mainly to get much needed milk, however, some coupon and after Christmas deals caught my eye...

1 Gallon 2% Milk $2.28 (this price has gone down a $1 since before the holidays!)

8 boxes Ziploc Freezer Qt Bags $0.50 ea on Clearance - $1/2 MC x 4 = 8 FREE

4 boxes Ziploc Freezer Gallon Bags $0.50 on Clearance - $1/2 MC x 2 = 4 FREE

1 roll Gift Wrap (for Christmas 2010) $0.75 on Clearance

5 boxes Snuggle Dryer Sheets $1.87 ea - $2/1 MC x 5 = 5 FREE + $0.65 MM

1 pair of Boots for the snow :-) $25 on sale

- $15 Gift card -- Thanks Amy!!! :-)

+ Tax $2.47

Total OOP: $14.85 + $5 MIR for purchasing the Ziplocs = Net OOP: $9.85!!!!!!