Sunday's CVS Stop!

I also stopped into CVS Sunday before work to grab a few deals, but there really wasn't much to get this week, but that's okay every once in awhile!

2 CVS Panty Shields $0.89 ea - $0.39 ea Sale - $1 ECB wyb 2 = 2 FREE

1 box Kotex $4.99 - $1/1 MC - $4.99 ECB - $4 MIR = FREE + $5 MM!

1 Tylenol Precise Cream $7.99 - $2 Sale - $2/1 CVS C (expired) - $1/1 MC - $2 ECB = $0.99

1-2 pk Dove Bar Soap $3.29 - $0.29 Sale - $2 ECB = $1

+ $0.16 Tax

- $6 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $5.14, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $10.99 ECB's for next time (including $1 for using my Green Bag Tag)

Sunday's Rite-Aid Trip -- Lots of UP+ Rewards!

I stopped into Rite-Aid before work on Sunday and was able to grab some great deals, and now I have a TON of UP+ Rewards to roll into more deals!  Here's what I ended up with...

2-4 Double Roll pkgs Charmin TP $3.99 ea - $2 ea Clearance - $1/2 MC = 2/$2.98

1 Nivea Men's Body Wash $5.49 - $3.50 Sale - $1UP+ Reward = $0.99

1 Listerine Pocket Packs $4.49 - $0.90 Card Discount - $1/1 Rite-Aid Values C - $1/1 MC - $2.99 SCR = FREE + $1.40 MM!

4 boxes OB Tampons $4.99 ea - $1.99 ea Sale - $1.50/1 MC x 4 - $2 UP+Rewards wyb 2  x 2 = 4/$2

2-12 ct boxes Breathe Right Strips $5.99 ea - $2 ea Sale - $1.50/1 MC x 2 - $1 UP+Rewards x 2 = $1.49 ea or 2/$2.98

1-3 ct Box Act II Popcorn $2.49 - $1.49 Sale - $0.40/1 MC = $0.60

1 Colgate Toothpaste $3.69 - $0.74 Card Discount - $1/1 MC - $3 UP+Rewards = FREE + $1.05 MM!

+ $0.93 Tax

- $2 UP+Rewards from Previous Purchase

- $5/25 Rite-Aid Coupon

- $9 SCR Checks used to Pay

Total OOP: $5.02, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $11 UP+Rewards & $2.99 SCR!

Big Lots Stop

Because I was right next door at Rite-Aid and I had time before I had to get to work, I decided that I would stop into Big Lots, and I am glad I did because I was able to get several things that I have been looking for...

1 Year Student Planner $3

2 bags Tortellinis $1.60 ea = 2/$3.20

1 Seafood Seasoning Grinder $1.20

1 Coupon Organizer (mine has finally died!) $2.50

1 Toothbrush Cover $0.70

+ $0.38 Tax

Total OOP: $10.98

Safeway Coupon Trip!

Saturday evening I ventured out to Safeway and grabbed quite a few AWESOME coupon deals!  Here's what I ended up with...

4 Pepsi 2 lt $1.99 ea - $1 ea Sale = 4/$3.96

5 Motts Medley's Juices $3.99 ea - $2.01 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 4 = 5/$3.45

3-4 pks Yoplait Delights Yogurts $2.99 ea - $0.70 ea Sale - $0.50/1 MC doubled to $1 x 3 - $1.50 in-ad C =3/$2.37

1 Little Debbie's Oatmeal Cream Pies $1.59 - $0.59 Sale = $1

2 boxes Quaker Chewy Granola Bars $3.29 ea - $0.80 ea - $2 in-ad C - $1/2 MC = 2/$1.98

- $2 OYNO Coupon

Total OOP: $45.05 - Savings & Coupons $34.05 = OOP: $11 -- Savings of 76%!!

Friday's Rite-Aid Trip - Small but Productive!

I stopped into Rite-Aid after I got home from the beach on Friday to pick up a few good deals...

1 Motrin PM $5.99 - $0.20 Sale - $3/1 in-ad C - $1/1 MC - $2 Up+ Rewards = FREE + $1.21 MM!

1-2 lt Pepsi $1.49 - $0.30 Card Discount = $1.19

1 tube Udderly Smooth Lotion $2.99 - $0.60 Card Discount - $1 SCR = $1.39

1 Cryostat $12.99 - $4 Sale - $8.99 SCR = FREE

 + $0.22 Tax

- $10 SCR Check used to Pay

Total OOP: $2.58, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $2 UP+ Rewards & $9.99 SCR!

Friday's CVS Trip - Also Short & Sweet!

I also stopped into CVS on Friday and walked out with more rain checks than deals, but that was to be expected for shopping on a Friday!

1 Schick Intuition Razor $9.99 - $1 Sale - $4 ECB - $2/1 MC = $2.99

1 Veet Cream $6.49 - $3/1 MC - $2 ECB = $1.49

1 Post-it Cube $0.85 on Clearance 

3-3 Musketeer Truffle Crisp Bars $0.89 ea - B2G1 Free Sale - $0.50/1 CVS C x 2 = 3/$0.78

+ $1.03 Tax 

- $8.99 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $4.15, paid with FREE gift card, Earned $6 ECB's for next time!

Menu Plan Monday July 26, 2010

This week is going to be interesting in-regards to dinners.  Joe's grandmother is in the hospital and the end is soon, I just got back from the beach, and this weekend we're scheduled to go away!  Here is what I'm thinking about for the week:

Breakfasts: Cold Cereal, Bagels with Cream cheese and Fresh Fruit

Lunches: Leftovers or BLT Sandwiches with Chips and Fresh Fruit

Dinners:

Sunday - Grazed the fridge :-)

Monday - Crock-pot Salsa Chicken with Rice and Salad

Tuesday - Homemade Pizza and Salad

Wednesday - Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Fresh Tomatoes and Salad

Thursday - CLEAN OUT THE FRIDGE!

Friday - Mountain Gate Restaurant in Rouzerville, MD!

Saturday - Away!

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ALDi Deals Starting July 21st

 ALDI is definitely by far my favorite store!  Where else can you buy a HUGE cart of groceries and spend very little, AND use NO coupons - Gasp!  Here are the special deals for this week:

• Nature's Nectar Juice Cocktails $1.79 ea 
• Reggano Tri-Color Rotini or Farfalle 12 oz Box $0.79 ea 
• Fit & Active Brown and Serve Turkey Sausage Links 7 oz $0.89 ea
• Sundae Shoppe Ice Cream Soda Floats Pops Variety Pk (Orange, Root beer & Cola 2 ea) 18 oz $1.99 ea 
• Carlini Grilling Cooking Spray (i.e. Pam) 6 oz can $1.29 ea

For more information about ALDI & to sign up for their weekly specials e-mail visit their home page here

Martin's Deals for this Week

Here are some of the AWESOME deals that Martin's is offering this week:

• Giant Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks $0.88/lb
• Giant Fresh Pork Shoulder Roast $0.99/lb
• Thomas' English Muffins 6 ct 3/$3 (Must buy 3)
• Giant Fresh Baked Italian Bread $1.59 -- This is VERY Yummy!
• Giant Italian Sliced Bread & 12 ct Rolls $1 ea
• Washington State Sweet Cherries $2.99/lb
• Fresh Green Beans $0.99/lb
• Mangos & Hass Avocados $1 ea 
• Giant Cream Cheese 8 oz Brick $1 ea
• Soft Soap Hand Soap $1 ea - $0.50/1 MC doubled = FREE
• Giant 3 lt Soda $1 ea
• Mama Rose's Single Pizzas $1 ea
• Budweiser BBQ Sauce 16 oz $1 ea
• Filippo Berio Olive Oils 17 oz $2.99 - $1/1 MC (blinkie) = $1.99 ea
• Powerade Drinks $0.89 ea - $0.75/2 (blinkie) doubled = 2/$0.28
• Giant Trail Mix 6 oz $1.39 ea
• Suave Shampoo & Conditioner 15 oz $0.99 ea

If there are other GREAT deals at Martin's this week, please leave a comment!

We have a Winner!

The Winner of the Giveaway is #21 as chosen through Random.org!

Congratulations Sponge423!!!

Safeway Deals Ends July 22nd

 Safeway always offers a few awesome deals each week to draw in the customers.  Just be sure to only by the deals while you are there or you may be forking over more $ than you want.  Here's what's going on this week:

• Coke & 7 up Product 2 lt $0.99 ea 
• Pepsi 12 pk Cans $3.33 ea wyb 3 = 3/$9.99
• Ragu Pasta Sauces 16-26 oz 4/$5
• Hershey's Single Candies Buy 2 get 2 FREE
• Breyer's 1.5 qt/Popsicle 6-24 ct/Klondike 6 ct $1.99 ea (Must buy 3) - Various MC from newspapers and in-store coupon booklets including $1/2 Popsicle = as much as 3/$5.97 -- less than $2 ea!
• Gorton's Large & Value Pk Selections 14-24.5 oz $4.99 ea - $0.50/1 MC (from Gorton's e-newsletter ea month) doubled to $1 = $3.99 ea
• Zucchini & Yellow Squash $0.99/lb
• Rainier Cherries $2.99/lb
• Safeway Hot dog & Hamburger Rolls 8 ct $0.89 ea
• Pork Shoulder Country Style Pork Ribs $1.49/lb
• *Saturday & Sunday ONLY: Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken 25.5-30 oz $3.99 ea - $1/1 MC (newspaper) = $2.99 ea!! Lmt 4

If there is an awesome deal going on this week that I missed, please leave a comment so that we can all take advantage of what Safeway has to offer!

Shopper's Deals Ends July 22nd 2010

 Shopper's is the store I go to weekly to grab my bananas and lettuce, as well as any markdown meat or breads that look good to me.  The deals are sometimes spectacular and other times are lacking.  Here's some good bargains that are being offered this week:

• Perdue Chicken Thighs and drumsticks $0.97/lb
• Oscar Mayer Bologna & Salami 12 oz $1.79 ea 
• Peaches $0.97/lb
• Sweet Athena Cantaloupe $1.89 ea 
• Bagged Spinach 10 oz 2/$3
• Fresh Express Salad Blends (Select Varieties) 4.5-12 oz BOGO Free
• Maier's Italian Bread 20 oz Loaf 2/$3
• Single White Baguette from the Bakery $1 ea 
• White House Apple Juice 64 oz $0.99 ea 
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch & Honey-Nut Cherrios Cereals 12.25-12.8 oz $1.78 ea - MC $0.60/1 (Cinnamon) doubled to $1.20 = $0.58 ea!!! OR - $1/2 MC (Cherrios) = 2/$2.56  (Coupons found Here)

Walgreen's Deals 07/18-07/24

Walgreen's is on of those stores that you either love or you hate.  In the blog world some have had great success, others, not so much.  But as with deal shopping everywhere, it takes practice and patience to be able to get the best deals time after time!  Here's the deals I like for next week:

• Pilot G2 Pens $1.19 ea - $1/1 instant value coupon (IVC) found in the coupon booklets beside the weekly ads - $1/1 MC from here = FREE + MM!
• 5 pk BIC Highlighters $0.49 ea
• Old El Paso Taco Shells 12 pk $0.99 ea 
• Act II 3 pk Mini Bags Popcorn $1 ea 
• Geisha canned Fruits $0.79 ea with in-ad C Lmt 3
• Gillette Fusion Razor $9.89 - $5 RR - $4/1 MC or $2/1 MC (newspaper) = $0.89-$2.89 ea
• Schick Intuition or Quattro Razor/trimmer/refills for Men & Women $8.99 ea - $3 RR - $2/1 MC (Women's) or $4/1 MC (Men's) (newspaper) = $3.99 for Women or $1.99 for Men
• Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste 5.8 oz $3.49 - $3.50 RR - $1/1 MC (Newspaper) = FREE + MM!

If I missed a deal that you thought was worth-while, go ahead and share it in the comments section!

Food Lion Deals 07/14-07/20

 Food Lion is a grocery store that offers some great printable coupons on their weekly specials e-mail!  They usually have very good deals on meat and a LOT of markdowns in that section of the store.  They do not double coupons though.  Here are the deals for this week...

• Holly Farms Split Chicken Breasts $0.97/lb
• Doritos $1.98 ea 11.75-13 oz Lmt 4
• Select Kids Kellogg's Cereals are 50% off and there are various coupons available from the newspaper $1/2 & $1.25/3
• Prego Spaghetti Sauces 23-26 oz 3/$5
• Betty Crocker Cake Mixes $1 ea (stock up so that you can make batches of Cake Mix Cookies)
• Kraft Extreme Cheese Explosion boxed Mac & Cheese 2/$1
• Dean's Dips 12-16 oz 2/$3 - $1/1 MC (newspaper) = $0.50 ea

ALDI Deals - Starting July 14th!

 ALDI is definitely one of my MOST favorite stores, because you can go to ALDI, buy a HUGE cart of groceries, and spend very little and all without coupons - GASP!  ALDI offers season merchandise, they do have a lot of staple items that they offer year-round, and then they also have weekly specials which start on Wednesday and run until they run out of inventory!  Here are some of the deals that started on the 14th:

• Kitchen Living 11" Grill Pan $14.99
• Kitchen Living Flexible Cutting Boards 4 piece set $2.99
• Fit & Active Salad Dressings $0.99 ea
• Fit & Active Turkey Franks $0.89 ea
• Fit & Active Instant Brown Rice $1.35/box
• Fit & Active 4 pk Pudding Cups $0.89 ea
• Season's Choice Frozen Steak Fries $1.69 ea
• Breakfasts Best Mini Frozen Pancakes $1.49/box
• Priano Wine Vinegar $1.99 ea

You will need a quarter if you want to use a shopping cart while you are at ALDI, and trust me when I say, you will want a shopping cart.  You also need to bring your own bags.  They do offer bags for a few cents each if you want to purchase some while you are there.  You also will need bagging skills, as you will need to pull your cart over to the bagging counter and bag your grocery after you have checked out.  For more information on ALDI, visit there homepage.

Food Lion Coupons Shopping - Round 2

 After doing so well the first time around at Food Lion using all of those awesome coupons, I found a couple more butter coupons and decided that it was worth my while to print off some more FL coupons and go back and do it all again!

2-10 ct boxes Capri Sun $2.07 ea - $2/1 FL C x 2 = $0.07 ea or 2/$0.14

2 bags FL Frozen Stir-Fry Vegetable Mix $1.69 ea - $1/1 FL C x 2 = $0.69 ea or 2/$1.38

2 tubs Best Life Spread $1.99 ea - $1 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM!

Total OOP $11.50 - $10 Coupons & Savings = $1.50!!  Savings of 87%!!!!!!!

Rite-Aid Trip #2 for the Week

 I stopped in to Rite-Aid again on Wednesday to get some of the clearanced Charmin I had seen the day before, but did not have my coupons with me - UGH!  While I was there I did the Johnson's & Johnson's first aid deals again.

2 - 4 double roll pks Charmin TP $3.99 ea - $2 ea - $1/2 MC = 2/$2.98

2 rolls Johnson's & Johnson's First Aid Tape $4.49 ea - $0.90 ea Card Discount - $3/2 MC - $2/1 in-ad C x 2 - $1 UP+ Reward wyb 1 = 2 FREE + $0.82 MM!

1 pkg Always Pads $3.99 - $1 Sale - $1 SCR - $1/1 MC = $0.99

+ $0.24 Tax

Total OOP: $3.39, paid with FREE gift card - $1 SCR earned - $1 UP+ earned = $1.39, less than the TP that we needed!

Martin's Shopping Trip - Oh how I've missed you!

 Well, after a several week vacation from Martin's I was able to stop in this Tuesday to see what they had to offer, and I think I was able to grab quite a few good deals!  Here's what I ended up with...

2 boxes Captain Crunch Cereal $3.27 ea - $1.27 ea Sale - $0.50/1 MC doubled to $1 x 2 = 2/$2

1 box Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta $1.45 - $0.75/1 MC doubled to $1.45 = FREE

2 Peaches $1.57

Green Beans $1.53 - $0.77 Sale = $0.76

2 bags Fancy Feast Cat Food $2.06 ea - $0.75/1 MC (on package) doubled to $1.50 x 2 = 2/$1.12

2 boxes Arm & Hammer Dryer Sheets $1.52 ea - $0.52 ea Sale - $1/2 MC = 2/$1

+ Tax $0.28

Total OOP: $18.53 - $11.80 Savings and Coupons = Net OOP: $6.73 -- Savings of 64%!!

Freezer Cooking Day Results!

Well, I was planning on doing a freezer-cooking day, but then I cleaned out my freezers, and they still looked like this...

 

So I decided against it and just made a few things that we needed and made up some dinner 'kits.'

Homemade Ranch Dressing for salads!

 

Steak strips + Frozen Bell Pepper Strips + Sliced yellow Onion + EVOO + Seasonings = Steak Fajita Kits 

Frozen Shrimp + 1/2 bag FL Frozen Stir-fry Vegetable Mix + Soy Sauce = Shrimp Stir-fry Dinner Kits

 And last but certainly not least would be these delicious no-bake cookies -- Yummy PB & Chocolate goodness!

How did everyone else's freezer-cooking day go?

Sunday's Food Lion Trip -- AWESOME FL Coupon Deals!

 Joe and I were able to stop into Food Lion as well Sunday evening, and we definitely were able to take advantage of some awesome coupon deals...

2 - 10 ct boxes Capri Sun $2.07 ea - $2/1 Food Lion C (FLC) = $0.07 ea or 2/$0.14

2 Best Life Butter Tubs $1.99 ea - $1 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM!

2 bags FL Frozen Vegetables $1.69 ea - $1/1 FLC x 2 = $0.69 ea or 2/$1.38

Total OOP: $1.50!!  That's a Savings of 87%!!

Rite-Aid Trip from Sunday!

 This Sunday's Rite-Aid Trip was a very productive one!  I was able to stock up on a few needed items, as well as some money makers!

4 pkgs Bounty Paper Towels $2.29 ea - $0.79 Sale - $1/2 MC x 2 = 4/$4

1 pkg Always Pads $3.99 - $1 Sale - $1/1 MC - $1 SCR = $0.99

1 Crest 3D Toothpaste $4.49 - $1.50 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 SCR = FREE

1 Crest with Scope Toothpaste $3.79 - $1.10 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2.69 SCR = FREE + $1 MM!

1 Nivea Chap-stick $2.99 - $0.60 Sale - $1 UP+Rewards = $1.49

1 Lypsyl Chap-stick $2.99 - $0.60 Card Discount - $1 SCR - $2.39 MIR = FREE + $1 MM!

1 pkg J&J First Aid Tape $4.49 - $0.90 Sale - $0.75/1 MC - $2/1 in-ad C - $1 UP+Rewards = $0.16 MM!

+ Tax $0.60

- $5/25 Rite-Aid Coupon

Total OOP: $14.08 + Earned 11.08 in SCR/UP+Rewards/MIR = Net OOP: $3 -- Less than the napkins that I needed anyway!

CVS Trip from Sunday!

 Sunday I had to go to CVS to pick up a prescription and get a FREE $25 gift card of course, and while I was there I picked up the weekly deals...

1 box South Beach Bars $3.99 - $1.49 Sale = $2.50 (My mom paid me for these)

1 pkg Papermate Pens $1.99 - $1 Sale - $0.99 ECB = FREE

1 Complete Contact Solution $9.99 - $2 Sale - $2/1 MC - $7.99 ECB = FREE + $2 MM!

3 bags Chex Mix $2.99 ea - $1.99 ea Sale - $0.55/1 MC x 2 - $0.50/1 MC = 3/$1.40

1 3 Musketeer Bar $0.89 - $0.50/1 CVS C = $0.39

2 boxes Pop-tarts $2.79 ea - $0.79 ea Sale - $1/2 MC = 2/$3

1 200 ct Sun Down Fish Oil $14.99 - $9 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 ECB = $2.99

+ $0.41 Tax

- $11 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $8.67, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $10.98 ECB's for next time!

Saturday's Safeway Trip!!

 Also Saturday we stopped into Safeway!  

2 boxes Kix Cereal $3.79 ea - $1.80 ea Sale - $0.75/1 MC doubled x 2 = 2/$0.98

2 Welch's Juice Cocktails $2.50 ea - $0.75/1 MC (Newspaper) doubled x 2 = 2/$2

2 Edy's Ice Creams (another splurge!) $4.49 ea - $1.50 ea Sale = $2.99 ea or 2/$5.98

4 Pepsi 2 lts (Not pictured) $1.99 ea - $1.22 ea Sale = $0.77 ea or 4/$3.08

4 Powerades (Not pictured) $0.99 ea - $0.11 ea Sale - $0.75/1 MC (store display) doubled x 2 = $0.08 ea or 4/$0.32

Total OOP: $33.83 - $9 Coupons - $11.92 Sales = $12.91 -- Savings of 62%!!

Quick Coupon Walmart Trip from this Weekend!

 Saturday Joe and I made a quick trip to Wal-mart to use up some coupons and pick up some much needed milk!  Here's what we ended up with...

1 gallon 2% Milk $2.88

2 Rubbermaid Pitchers $3.16 ea - $1/1 MC x 2 = $2.16 ea or 2/$4.32 (we used these year round, so it's nice to have some on hand in-case the ones we have kick the bucket)

4 pkgs Schick Disposable Razors $1.97 ea - $2/1 MC x 4 = 4 FREE + $0.12 MM!

2 Benedryl Itch Sticks $2.28 ea - $5/2 MC = FREE + $0.44 MM!

1 pkg Chips Ahoy Cookies -- TOTAL SPLURGE, I'm not gonna lie! $1.98 <-- but definitely a good priced splurge!

3 pkg Dentyne Pure Gum $0.96 ea - $1/1 MC x 3 = 3 FREE + $0.12 MM!

+ $1.03 Tax

Total OOP: $9.53 -- Savings of 65%

Saturday's CVS Trip

I was able to stop into CVS on Saturday and get the free Sobe as I finally found my coupons!  Yay!  I used up a couple rain checks while I was there as well!

6 Sobe Life waters (1 not pictured) $1.59 ea - BOGO Free Sale x 3 - BOGO Free MC x 3 (1 was put in as $1.50) = 6/$0.09

1 Schick Hydro Razor $9.99 - $1.02 Rain check Sale - $5/1 MC - $6 ECB (rain check) - $8.97 MIR = FREE + $11 MM!

1 3 Muskateers Truffle Bar $0.89 - $0.39 Sale - $0.50/1 CVS C = FREE

1-80 ct Hefty Trash Bags $7.99 - $1 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 ECB = $3.99

2 Hallmark Cards $0.89 ea - $1/2 CVS C - 2/$0.78

1 Colgate Pro-Clinical Toothpaste $4.99 - $1 Rain check Sale - $1/1 MC - $1/1 CVS C - $2 ECB (rain check) = FREE

1 St Ives Face Wash $1.49 - $2/1 CVS C = FREE + $0.51 MM!

2 CVS Panty Liners $$0.89 ea - $0.39 ea Sale - $1 ECB wyb 2 = 2 FREE

+ Tax $1.60

- $7.98 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $6.93, paid with Free Gift card + Earned $11 ECB's for next time and $8.97 MIR!

Menu Plan Monday July 12, 2010

 Well this week is the week before I go to the Ocean with my Mom, Sister and niece, so it will be a week full of working, packing and cooking/cleaning!  Hopefully the weather will be a little cooler so that I can get out in my garden and do some straightening and maybe even some harvesting!  Here's what cookin' this week:

Breakfasts: Cold Cereal, Bagels, Yogurt and Fresh Fruit

Lunches: Leftovers or Sandwiches with Chips and Fruit

Dinners: 

Sunday - Freezer Cooking Day! Ribs and Baked Potatoes in the Crock-pot with Salad

Monday - Taco Salads

Tuesday - Omelets with Fruit and Toast

Wednesday - Grocery Shopping Day!  Spaghetti with Green beans, Salad and Garlic Bread

Thursday - Left Over Buffet!

Friday - Fried Squash, Bacon and Tomato Sandwiches with Salad

Saturday - Homemade Pizza or Calzones with Salad

Dessert for the Week: No Bake Cookies!

**For more awesome Menu Plans visit Org Junkie

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ALDI Shopping Trip

I was very happy that I got to stop into ALDI Tuesday with my Mom and do some shopping!  I was EXTRA EXCITED when I saw a HUGE crate of blueberry pints marked to just $0.59 ea!!!  I wish I would have cleaned my freezer out before I went instead of when I came home, because at that price I would have bought a case!  Sorry no picture of my deals, but I will list them out so that you can see the prices and compare them to other stores so that you can get the best deal!

4 pints Blueberries @ $0.59 ea = 4/$2.36

1-2 lb container Red Grapes (these are super sweet & HUGE!) $2.78

1 box Buffalo Popcorn Shrimp(I thought these looked interesting and worth a try) $1.99

1 big jar Dill Hamburger Pickle Chips $1.49

1 loaf 12 Grain Bread (this turned out to be VERY good!)  $1.89

1-6 ct bag Large Cinnamon Raisin Bagels $0.79 (if I would have known they were on sale I would have grabbed another one!)

1 bag Mini Pretzels $1.29

3 cans Blueberry Pie Filling @ $1.99 ea = 3/$5.97

1 jar 16 oz Medium Salsa $1.69

3 boxes Peanut Butter Chocolate Wafer @ $0.99 ea = $2.97

Total OOP, no Tax!: $23.22

Febreeze Give Away & Review!

I was very lucky to be able to review some of Febreze's NEW products thanks to MyBlogSpark!  I received a box full of goodies to try out!  The flame-less luminary was very cool!  It takes batteries and you can change the shades which are different colors, designs and SCENTS!  I was able to try several different scents, including the cherry blossom, cranberry pear, and willow blossom.  The cranberry pear was delicious smelling!  The willow blossom was a very clean scent, kinda like a fresh load of laundry that's right out of the dryer!  Cherry blossom was definitely my favorite though; it was very 'springy,' and smelt like fresh flowers!

 Also I was able to try the No-Spill Wood Diffuser, in the Honey-suckle Orchid Scent.  At first I wasn't sure whether or not the diffuser would actually smell because of the way it is set up to be spill-proof.  But sure enough the scented liquid travels through the rod and up into the top block of wood.  It makes the wood slightly moist and wonderfully scented!  This particular scent has a very crisp and fresh aroma!  The only draw-back for me was the fact that the lid that you have to remove from the jar in order to insert the wooden rod was EXTREMELY difficult to remove.  My husband had to use pliers to remove it for me.  But other than that a wonderful and truly spill-proof product!

Last but certainly not least I am doing my VERY FIRST giveaway, and let me tell you, I am SUPER EXCITED about it!  This giveaway is very simple, it includes a $10 Wal-mart gift card (provided by MyBlogSpark) that the receiver can use to purchase a new Febreze Home Collection item.  Also included in the giveaway will be a Flame-less Luminary Shade and a coupon for each of the items in the Home Collection!  If you would like to be entered in this giveaway all you need to do is leave a comment stating which Home Collection item you are looking forward to trying.  If you would like an additional entry, follow my blog, or post this to your Twitter or Facebook feed to help spread the word about the awesomeness of the Febreze Home Collection.  If you choose to do any or all of the items required for an additional entry just leave a comment stating what you did for your extra entry and leave the link if applicable.
Thanks for your interest and GOOD LUCK to everyone!  This giveaway ends 9 pm EST Saturday July 17th, 2010.
For more information on the Febreze Home Collection Visit Here or Here
**"This product review was based on using complimentary Febreze products provided by P&G.  Bloggers also received a Walmart gift card to share with their readers.  P&G does not represent or warrant the accuracy of an statement or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blog-site."**

July 2010 Freezer Cooking Plan

This is really my first attempt at freezer cooking meals, so I thought I might as well go for it and make a good sized list, and then I'll know for next time how much I can actually get accomplished in a weekend!

1. Lasagna Roll-ups
2. Taco Meat
3. Marinara Meat Sauce
4. Scalloped Potatoes with Ham
5. Fajita Kits
6. Cookie Batters
7. Zucchini Nut Bread/Muffins
8. Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins/Loaves
9. No Bake Cookies

I'll be posting pictures and documenting my progress throughout the weekend, as I do have to work on Saturday - BOO!  But I think that if I put my mind to it, I can still get most if not all of my list accomplished!

See more Freezer Cooking Plans @ Life as Mom

CVS Trip #2

 Joe and I stopped into CVS again yesterday to pick up one of his prescription and a FREE $25 gift card!  I had also found my BOGO Free Sobe Coupons.  Here's what we came home with!

6 Sobe Life Waters (1 not pictured, Joe was thirsty) $1.59 ea - BOGO Free Sale x 3 - BOGO Free MC x 3 (1 was put in as $1.60?) = 6/$0.09

1 Schick Hydro Razor $9.99 - $1.02 Rain Check Sale Price - $5/1 MC - $6 ECB (rain check) = FREE + $2.03 MM!

1 3Muskateers Bar $0.89 - $0.39 Sale - $0.50/1 CVS C = FREE

1 St Ives Travel Face Scrub $1.49 - $2/1 CVS C = FREE + $0.51 MM!

2 CVS Panty-Liners $0.89 ea - $0.39 ea Sale - $1 ECB wyb 2 = 2 FREE

1-80 ct box Hefty Trash Bags $7.99 - $1 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 ECB = $3.99

1 Colgate Pro-Clinical Toothpaste $4.99 - $1 Rain Check Sale Price - $1/1 MC - $1/1 CVS C - $2 ECB (rain check) = FREE

2 Hallmark Birthday Cards $0.89 ea - $1/2 CVS C = 2/$0.78

+ $1.60 Tax

- $7.98 in ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $6.93, paid with FREE gift card, Earned $10 ECB's for next time!

Happy 3 year Anniversary!

 I know that I am a little late posting this, or more like we were a little late celebrating!  Joe and I celebrated our 3-year wedding anniversary on June 16th.  Joe and I always go to Dobbin House in Gettysburg, PA for dinner that night, however, things were very crazy this year for some reason.  So, this past Wednesday Joe and I decided that we had waited long enough and drove up to PA for our anniversary dinner!  It was super yummy!  He thought that I looked beautiful in my new dress as well.  Yeah for another wonderful year of happiness together and to many more!

This Week's CVS Trip!

 Joe and I were able to stop into CVS on the 5th to grab the weekly deals as the Museum was closed and I had the day off!  Here's what we ended up with:

2 CVS Panty-Liners $0.89 ea - $0.39 ea Sale - $1 ECB wyb 2 = 2 FREE

1 Got 2 B Hair Spray $6.29 - Free item MC = FREE

2-250 ct CVS B-6 Vitamins $8.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale = 2/$8.99

1 pkg Duracell AAA Batteries $4.99 - $2 Sale - $1/1 MC - $1 ECB = $0.99

2 Bio-True Contact Solutions $2.99 ea - $2.99 ECB x 2 = 2 FREE

1 pkg Schick Razors $1.29 - $2/1 MC adjusted to $1.29 = FRE

1 pkg Charmin TP $7.49 - $2 Sale - $1/1 MC - $1 ECB = $3.49

3 Oxy Face Cleansers $1.75 ea on Clearance (Joe kinda fell in LOVE with these, so since there was more on the shelf, I got what was left even though I didn't have a coupon for them - Gasp!) = 3/$5.25

+ Tax $0.84

- $5/25 CVS Coupon

- $19 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $4.54, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $9.98 ECB's (including $1 from my Green Bag Tag) to use next time!

This Week's Rite-Aid Trip -- Money Making Renu!

 I LOVE it when I am able to get the things my family needs with little to no expense to me.  I love it even more when they pay me to take it home with me!

2 Renu Sensitive Solutions (bought in 2 separate Transactions for 2 SCR) $8.99 ea - $1.80 ea Sale - $2/1 Rite-Aid Values Coupon x 2 - $1/1 MC x 2 - $7.19 SCR x 2 = 2 FREE + $6 MM!!!

1 Gillette Fusion Shave Gel $4.49 - $2.25 Sale - $1/1 MC - $1 SCR = $0.24

2 Ocean Nasal Sprays $5.99 ea - $5 Sale ea = $0.99 ea = 2/$1.98

1 Rite-Aid Chives $0.99 - $0.20 Sale = $0.79

1 Oral-B Toothbrush $3.79 - $1.30 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 UP+ Reward = FREE + $0.51 MM!

+ Tax $0.29

- $5/25 Rite-Aid Coupon

- $10 Up+ Reward Coupons

Total OOP: $4.17, paid with FREE gift card - $15.38 SCR Earned - $2 UP+ Rewards Earned = ALL FREE + $13.21 MONEY MAKER!!!!!!!!!!!!

Big Lots Trip -- Super Cheap Swiffer Cleaner!

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I was so happy that Joe and I had a chance to stop into Big Lots earlier this week!  I was able to get some AWESOME deals!

4 Swiffer Wet Jet Cleaning Fluids $1 ea!!!!!!!!!!  That is a SUPER AWESOME Price! = 4/$4

6 Meow Mix Cat Foods (Wet) $0.33 ea (Cooter was very happy to see these) = 6/$1.98

1 bottle Pure Vanilla Extract $3

1-6 pk Gatorade $1.50

1 bag Potato Chips $1

1 Drill Bit Set (Joe) $3

+ Tax $0.75

Total OOP: $15.23

Dollar Store Trip!

 I stopped into the Dollar store earlier this week and was very happy to find some new Rooster items for my kitchen!

3 Oxy Cleans $1 ea = $3

1-2 pk Pot Holders $1

1 Kitchen Towel $1

1 Oven Cleaner $1

1 pkg wooden spoons $1

1 Whisk $1

3 Storage Baskets $1 ea = $3

Not Pictured:

2 Hairsprays & 2 Plastic Cutlery $1 ea = $4 - $5 from Mom = + $1

+ Tax $0.90

Total: $10.90

Target Coupon Trip Friday 07/02/2010 -- Great Deals to be had!

 Last Saturday night Joe and I slipped into Target to use up some AWESOME coupons.  If you go to the Target Website, some of these coupons are still available for you to print and pair with manufacturer coupons and get some great deals too!

4 Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Bowls Tablets $2.14 ea - BOGO Free TC x 2 - BOGO Free MC x 2 = 4 FREE

2 boxes Ziploc Sandwich Bags 100 ct $2.69 ea - $1/1 TC x 2 - $0.55/1 MC x 2 = $1.14 ea = 2/$2.28

2 boxes Eggo Waffles $1.75 ea on Sale - $1/2 TC - $1/2 MC = $0.75 ea = 2/$1.50

2 Johnson's Cotton Swabs $1.44 ea - $0.75/2 TC - $1/1 MC x 2 = 2/$0.13

2 Sobe Life Waters $1 ea on Sale - $0.50/1 TC x 2 - BOGO Free MC ($1) = 2 FREE

1 Schick Hydro Razor $8.24 - $4/1 TC - $5/1 MC = FREE + $0.76 MM!

1 Nivea Shave Gel $3.59 - $2/1 TC - $1/1 MC = $0.59

1 Neutrogena Sun Block $6.65 on Sale - $1/1 TC - $2/1 MC = $3.65

+ $1.34 Tax

- $0.05 Bag Refund x 2

- $5 Target Gift card

Total OOP: $3.36!!!!

Big Lots Trip from Wednesday

 Last Wednesday Joe and I stopped into Big Lots with Melinda and I picked up the last of the dunkaroos!

2 boxes Dunk-a-Roo Cookies with Frosting $1.60 ea (I can't find these anywhere anymore!) = 2/$3.20

1 - 4 pk Glass Rose Bowls (to go with another set that I bought previously) $3

+ Tax: $0.18

Total OOP: $6.38

**I think that this bowls are going to be great for when Joe and I have guests for dinner.  They are the perfect size for a size salad, fruit salad, or an ice cream sundae!

Menu Plan Monday July 7, 2010

 This week is going to be a busy one here at the museum!  There are lots of events going on, and we have officially opened for the summer season, so Joe and I are pretty much stuck at home or work for about the next two months - UGH!  And it's beginning to get hot here in Maryland, so I am always on the look out for recipes that do require an oven, or a stove if possible :-)

Breakfasts: Cold Cereal or Eggo Waffles with Fruit or Bagels with Cream Cheese

Lunches: Leftovers or Sandwiches with Chips and Fruit

Dinners:

Sunday - Left Over Buffet!

Monday - Bullock's with Joe's Grandparents!

Tuesday - Sandwiches/Leftovers

Wednesday- Homemade Pizza with Salad

Thursday -Grilled Taco Burgers* with French Fries and Salad

Friday - Spaghetti with Grilled Garlic Bread* and Salad

Saturday -Leftover Spaghetti with more Salad & Garlic Bread

 * Recipe to Come

Visit Org Junkie for more AWESOME Menu Plans!

New Budget Info:

 Well, after 44 weeks of keeping track of our spending, Joe and I have made the decision that we are ready to set a budget for our monthly spending.  We have allotted $40/week or $160/month for Food and Heath & Beauty items, and $100/month for misc spending and household items, such as cat food and litter.  I think that it will be tight, and after this month the Misc budget may need to be increased, but I also think that we can make it happen! 

CVS Trip from Wednesday -- $0.50 Detergent!

 I love good deals on detergent!  I got the chance to take my very close friend Melinda coupon shopping on Wednesday!  We had a BLAST!  Here's what I scored at CVS:

2 Xtra Detergents $2.99 ea - $1.49 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 = 2/$1

1 Advil Liquid Gels 40 ct $5.99 - $1.50 Sale - $1/1 MC - $1 ECB = $2.49

1 Ben-gay Massager $9.99 - $4 Sale - $2/1 MC - $2 ECB = $1.99

4 pks M&M's $0.89 ea - BOGO Free Sale - BOGO MC x 2 = 4 FREE

10 Schick Razors $1.29 ea - $0.30 Sale - $2/1 MC x 5 (last one adjusted to $0.91?) = 10/$0.99  (Should have been FREE - UGH!)

+ Tax $0.85

- $6 ECB used to Pay

Total OOP: $4.32 + Earned $3 ECB's back for next time!

Quick Wal-Mart Stop:

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I made a quick trip to Wal-mart on Tuesday after we had arrived home from the beach, mainly for cat litter (not pictured), but I was also able to grab a few good coupon deals while I was there...

A&H Cat Litter $7.98

5 pkgs Pull Up Wipes $1.64 ea - $1/1 MC x 5 = $0.64 ea or 5/$3.20

4 Scotch Brite Sponges $0.84 ea - $1/2 MC x 2 = $0.34 ea or 4/$1.36

1 bottle Witch Hazel $1.48

+ $1.18 Tax

Total OOP: $15.20

Mail Call!

 I thought that you might like to see what was waiting for me when I arrived home from OC!  This is proof that free magazines and other freebies really do show up!