Soda & Coupon Trip to Target on Saturday

Joe and I stopped into Target on Saturday evening to take advantage of the Pepsi gift card deal and picked up a few other things that were free after coupon, or that we thought would be yummy to take on vacation next month :-)

Transaction #1: (Not Pictured)
3 - 12 pks Pepsi Cans @ $3 ea = $9
2 - 12 pks Mt Dew @ $3 ea - $1/2 Target C = $5
+ $0.54 Tax
Total OOP: $14.54 - $5 gift card earned = Net OOP: $9.54

Transaction #2:
4 Tide Travel Size $0.97 ea - $1/1 MC x 4 = 4 FREE + $0.04 MM!
3 Satin Care Shave Gel Travel Size $0.99 ea - $1/1 MC = 3 FREE + $0.03 MM!
1 pk Rechargeable Energizer Batteries (Needed these bad!) $10.99 - $1/1 TC - $1/1 MC = $8.99
1 Archer Farms Dip $2.50 (Vacation Treat!)
1 - 6 pk Coke Zero $3 (another vacation treat!)
3 pkgs Crystal Light Sticks $1.97 ea - $3/3 MC - $1/3 TC = 3/$1.91!
+ $1.20 Tax
- $5 Target Gift card
Total OOP: $12.45

Quick Weekend Safeway Trip

I also made a quick stop into Safeway this past weekend to pick up some $0.49 Oscar Mayer Hot dogs. Here's what I ended up with...

4 pkgs Hot dogs $3.69 ea - $6.80 Sale - in-ad C $4 - $1/2 MC x 2 = 4/$1.96
4 Powerade 0.99 ea Sale - $1.20 Sale - $0.75/2 MC doubled by $0.63 x 2 = 4 FREE
1 Star Olive Oil $7.59 - $2.60 Sale - $4/1 MC = $0.99
Total OOP: $3.04! -- Saved $23.36 or 89%!!!!!

Rite-Aid Stop for the Week

Rite Aid really didn't have much to offer this week, but there were a few good coupon deals and a MIR that I wanted to take advantage of, so I worked up this transaction, and I'm pretty pleased :-)

3 Starbucks Drinks (for Joe while were in OC) $2.49 ea - $1.66 ea Sale = 3/$4.98
2 Peanut Butter M&M Candies $0.88 ea - $0.38 ea Sale = 2/$1
5 boxes OB Tampons $4.99 ea - $3 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 5 = 5/$4.95
2 pks Stay free Pads $3.99 ea - $2 ea Sale - $2/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM!
2 - 4 roll pks Rite Aid TP $1.29 ea - $0.30 ea Sale = 2/$1.98
4 Sure Deodorants $2.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale x 2 - $1/1 MC x 4 - MIR $2.99 x 2 = 4 FREE + $4 MM!
+ Tax $0.54
- $5/25 Rite Aid Coupon
Total OOP: $10.41, paid with FREE gift card - $5.98 expected MIR = $4.43

CVS Trip this Week

I stopped into CVS twice on Sunday to use 2 $5/30 CVS coupons before they expired and I was able to grab some good deals for us, as well as a few for my mommy! (P.S. Most items aren't pictured)

Transaction #1:
3 Suave Shampoo $2.69 ea - $0.69 ea Sale - $2 ECB wyb 3 = 3/$4
1 Benedryl Tablet $4.99 - $1/1 MC - $1 ECB = $2.99
2 - 16 roll pks Charmin (this isn't a fabulous price, but we were down to our last 4 pk, not good!) $12.99 ea - $3 ea Sale - $1/2 MC = 2/$18.98 (this counts towards a $10 ECB)
- $5/30 CVS C
+ $1.26 Tax
- $9 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $16.23, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $2 ECB & $1 ECB x 2 (1 for using my green bag tag)

Transaction #2:
1 Ban Unscented Deodorant $3.49 - $0.50 Sale - $0.75/1 MC - $2 ECB = $0.24
1 pkg Duracell Batteries $8.59 - $2.60 Sale - $10 ECB (finished the P&G Deal with the Charmin) = FREE + $4.01 MM!
3 Gold Emblem 24 pk H2O $3.99 ea - $1.22 ea Sale = 3/$8.31
1 Poise Pads $14.49 - $2.50 Sale - $1.50/1 CVS C - $1/1 MC - $2 ECB = $7.49
- $5/30 CVS C
+ Tax $0.87
- $3 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $18.90, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $2 ECB x 2 & $10 ECB + My Mommy gave me $10 for doing her shopping for her :-)

Menu Plan Monday 05/31/2010

This week is going to be a busy one! There are doctor appointments, picnics, gardening and of course work that need to be accomplished. This week officially starts our eat from the pantry challenge, as Joe and I are going away for a few days the end of the month, and we need to save all we can so that we can splurge a little while we are away! Here's what's cooking this week:

Breakfasts: Today Melinda and Joel are coming up to eat with us and watch the parade here in town, and we are eating french toast casserole* The rest of the week is cold cereal and bagels with yogurt

Lunches: Leftovers or PB&J Sandwiches, there are also some frozen dinners that I am going to try and clean out of the freezer as well

Dinners:
Sunday - Sloppy Joe's with Cheese, French Fries and Salad
Monday - PICNIC at my Mommy's house, I'm bringing the Taco dip and a Strawberry Jello Poke Cake*
Tuesday - Chicken Fajitas with Tortilla chips with some melted cheese on top and Salad
Wednesday - Sirloin Pork chops* with Rice and a veggie
Thursday - Squash and Chicken Parmesan* over noodles with Salad and Garlic Bread
Friday - Homemade Pizza with Salad
Saturday - Parmesan Broiled Tilapia with Baked Potatoes and Salad

Dessert for the week: Leftover Poke Cake (if there is such a thing) and Chocolate chip Banana Muffins*
* Recipe/Pictures to come

View more great Menu Plans @ Org Junkie!

Happy Memorial Day Everyone!

I just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Memorial Day!
Enjoy the picnics, I know I will!