Sunday's Quick Rite-Aid Stop

The Rite-Aid deals this week were a little lacking, but that's okay, we all need a break every once in a while.  I stopped in for the free light bulbs and some cranberry juice.  Here's what I ended up with...

2-4 pks Light Bulbs $3.99 ea - $2 ea Sale - $1.99 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE!

1 Cranberry Juice $3.49 - $1.50 Sale = $1.99

1 Oral Antiseptic (for Joe's tooth) $4.99 - $1 card discount = $3.99 (this was $8 at CVS!)

2 Spray and Wash Stain removers $3.79 ea - $1.79 ea Sale - $0.75/1 MC x 2 - $1 UP+Rewards wyb 2 = 2/$1.50

+ $0.48 Tax

- $11 UP+Rewards used to Pay

Total OOP: $1.94, Earned $4.98 UP+Rewards for next time!

Sunday's Food Lion and B&B Works Stop

I stopped out to the mall Sunday afternoon to grab the free lotion and stopped out at Food Lion while I was out and got the two lotions for $0.79 ea after sale and coupons.

Total Spent: $1.58!  Saved: $4.42!

Sunday's (01/23/2011) CVS Stop

The deals are seriously lacking at CVS lately.  I was able to get the last free mouthwash and some detergent and calcium for my mom...

2 Xtra Detergents (for my mom) $2.99 ea - $1.50 ea Sale = $1.49 ea or 2/$2.98

1-300 ct Calcium + Vitamin D (for my mom) $11.49 - $5 Sale = $6.49

1 Crest Pro-Health Rinse $5.49 - $1.50 Sale - $2/1 MC (newspaper) - $3.99 ECB's = FREE + $2 MM!

+ $0.18 Tax

- $10 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $1.64, paid with FREE gift card.  Earned $3.99 ECB's back and $10 from my Mom.

Saturday's (01/22/2011) Rite-Aid Stop - More FREE Food!

Joe and I stopped into Rite-Aid again on Saturday to get some more of the FREE TGI Friday's snacks.  Here's what we ended up with...

6 bags TGI Friday's Potato Skins Snacks (4 not pictured) $2.19 ea - $1.22 ea Sale - $1 UP+Rewards x 6 = 6 FREE + $0.18 MM!

2 bags Ricola Cough Drops $2.49 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1/2 MC (newspaper) - $1 UP+Rewards wyb 2 = $2/1

2 bags Halls Cough Drops $2.49 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1/1 MC (no longer available to print) x 2 - $1 UP+Rewards wyb 2 = 2 FREE!

1 Clearasil Face Soap $5.49 - $1.10 card discount - $2/1 in-ad Coupon - $2/1 MC - $1 UP+Rewards = FREE + $0.61 MM!

1 box Rite-Aid Tissues + Aloe $1.99 - $0.99 Sale - $1 UP+Rewards = FREE

2 Zantac 150 Cool Mint 24 ct $10.49 ea - $2.50 ea Sale - $5/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 - $2 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2/$1.98

+ $0.33 Tax

- $12 UP+Rewards used to Pay

Total OOP: $4.52, Earned $14 UP+Rewards + my $20 Resolution Reward as well!!!!

Works for Me Wednesday: 01/26/2011!

I know that this post is a little past due, with Christmas being over, however, I personally like to prepare for Christmas all year long.  Christmas is by far my favorite holiday as it gets celebrated for the entire month, and there is so much to do and see and plenty of opportunities to see and visit with family.  Through out the year Joe and I occasional purchase candies after holidays on sale.  Joe has a serious sweet tooth, so that is how I keep his cravings at bay, and our budget in-tacked.  :-)  Below is an empty carton from Gertrude Hawk.  I purchased the Paula Dean gift tags at Micheal's last year on clearance, for about $0.75 ea.  Tacky glue is something that all crafters should have on hand at all times.  I try not to be a waster, and when I come across things that I think new life can be given to, I do.  Here is what I came up with...

I glued a holiday gift tag over the front candy label of the box, and made a really adorable cookie holder.  I gave away several of these this past Christmas, and everyone really thought they were adorable!

For more awesome tips and tricks, visit We are that Family!

Last Sunday's (01/16/2011) CVS Trip

We were in desperate need of TP, and since Joe really likes Charmin, I figured that since there was a deal at CVS, we would go ahead and get that.  I did have to do 2 transactions, as I only had $10 ECB's to start with.  Here's how it went down...

Transaction #1:

2 Tom's of Maine Deodorants $5.49 ea - $1.50 ea Sale - $3 ECB's x 2 = 2/$1.98

1 Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste $3.99 - $1 Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $2 ECB's = FREE!

1 Oral-B Satin Care Floss $4.19 - $1.20 Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $2 ECB's = FREE!

6 Puffs Plus Lotion Tissues (we have used up a LOT of tissues from my stash due to my constant head cold - BOO!) $1.99 ea - $1 ea Sale - $1/6 MC (newspaper) = 6/$4.94

4 pks Orbit Gum $1.29 ea - BOGO Free Sale x 2 - BOGO Free MC x 1 (each for a $1) = 4/$0.58

+ $1.35 Tax

- $10 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $8.83, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $10 ECB's back!

Transaction #2:

2 HUGE pkgs of Charmin TP $14.99 ea - $5 ea Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper and P&G mailer) x 2 - $10 ECB's wyb $25 P&G products = $2/$7.98

+ $1.20 Tax

- $10 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $9.18, paid with FREE gift card + Earned another $10 ECB's for next time!

Last Sunday's (01/16/2011) Rite-Aid Trip

Last week Rite-Aid had several great deals to take advantage of, like...

1 bag Utz Chips $1.59 - $0.60 Sale = $0.99

1 Mitchum Deodorant $4.99 - $2.50 Clearance - $2/1 in-ad Coupon - $0.75/1 MC (newspaper) = FREE + $0.26 MM!

1 Tom's Deodorant (did not print UP+Reward) $2.99 - $0.60 card discount = $2.39

1 Clearasil Face Wash $5.49 - $1.10 card discount - $2/1 in-ad Coupon - $2/1 MC - $1 UP+Rewards = FREE + $0.61 MM!
2 pkgs Dixie Ultra Paper Plates $3.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale - $3/2 Rite-Aid Video Values Coupon = 2/$0.99
2 boxes Rite-Aid Tissues + Aloe $1.99 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE
2 Zantac 150 Cool Mint 24 ct $10.49 ea - $2.50 ea Sale - $5/1 MC x 2 (newspaper) - $2 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2/$1.98
2 bags Ricola Cough Drops $2.49 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1/2 MC (newspaper) - $1 UP+Rewards wyb 2 = 2/$1
2 bags Halls Cough Drops $2.49 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1/2 MC (magazine) - $1 UP+Rewards wyb 2 = 2/$1
2 - 2 pks Olay Bar Soaps $3.49 ea - BOGO 50 % off Sale ($1.75) - $2/1 MC x 2 (newspaper) = 2/$1.23
+ $1.23 Tax
- $7 UP+Rewards used to Pay
Total OOP: $11.94 + Earned $9 UP+Rewards for next time = Net OOP: $2.94!

Menu Plan Monday: January 24th, 2011!

I am still recovering from my head cold, that I think is now slowly working it's way into my chest - UGH!  I'm ready for Spring, any one else?  Any way, Joe has a dr's appt on Thursday I need to take him to, I have working to do, and I have started my online medical transcription class, which is a LOT harder than I thought it would be.  Greek and Latin are definitely not anything that I studied as an English major in college, so it's all Greek to me, literally!  ;-)  I think the transcription part will be easier for me than the medical, but we'll see...  So, what are we going to eat this week, refrigerator leftovers, meals that were planned and not eaten last week, and other simple tid-bits, like...

Breakfasts: Cold or Hot Cereal for me, Bagels and Fruit Smoothies for Joe

Lunches: Tuna or Ham and Cheese or PB&J Sandwiches with the occasional leftover mixed in

Dinners:

Sunday - French Toast

Monday -  Apple Bees take-out (with a gift card or course)

Tuesday - Broiled Parmesan Tilapia with Jasmine Rice and Steamed Broccoli

Wednesday -Tangy BBQ Chicken Thighs with Buttered Egg Noodles and Salad

Thursday - Shredded Beef Tacos from the Crock-pot (recipe later this week), Mexican Rice and Salad

Friday - Leftover Shredded Beef Nachos or Taco Salad

Saturday - Homemade Pizza with Salad

What's Baking: Cranberry Orange Scones (recipe later this week!)

Menu Plan Monday: January 17th, 2011

This week will hopefully just fall into place.  I am finally starting to feel better!  I do have a few errands that need to be run this week as well as meetings to attend, so hopefully I will continue feeling well through the week.  Joe and I have also gotten a jump start on some of our spring cleaning, and we are still filling flea market boxes with stuff to sell!  Here's what's cooking this week...

Breakfasts: Cold or Hot Cereals, French Toast :-)

Lunches: Steak Gyros with homemade Pita bread (so yummy!), Tuna salad in Pitas with Chips, leftovers

Dinners:

Sunday - 'Fend for yourself night'  (I had chips and salsa and Joe had a pop-tart)

Monday - Zuppa Tuscana with Garlic Bread

Tuesday - Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (sickness relapse unfortunately)

Wednesday - Leftover Zuppa Tuscana and more Garlic Bread :-)

Thursday - Crock-pot Shredded Beef Tacos with Mexican Rice and Corn

Friday - Baked Ham with Mac and Cheese and Green Beans

Saturday - Meeting at Golden Corral for lunch and Homemade Pizza for dinner (if we get hungry)

What's Baking - Strawberries and Cream Scones - So excited for these, eat your heart out Panera!  ;-)

 For more awesome Menu Plans, visit Org Junkie!

Sunday's Rite-Aid Deals

Yesterday Joe and I were able to get some major steals at Rite-Aid!  They have some awesome deals this week, and I will definitely be making another round later in the week to grab up some more bargains!  Here's what we got yesterday (and is anyone else missing those $5/$25 coupons -- come on Rite-Aid, we're waiting)...

1 bag Utz Chips $1.59 - $0.60 Sale = $0.99

2 boxes Rite-Aid Tissues $1.99 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE!

2 bags Ricola drops $2.49 ea - $0.50 Sale - $1/2 MC (newspaper) - $1 UP+Rewards = 2/$1

2 bags Halls Cough drops $2.49 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1/2 MC (All You Magazine) - $1 UP+Rewards = 2/$1

2 pkgs Dixie Ultra Paper Plates $3.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale ($3.99) - $3/2 Rite-Aid Video Values Coupon = 2/$0.99

1 tube Clearasil face wash $5.49 - $1.10 card discount - $2/1 MC - $2/1 in-ad Coupon - $1 UP+Rewards = FREE + $0.61 MM!

1 Mitchum Deodorant $4.99 - 50% clearance ($2.50) - $0.75/1 MC (newspaper) - $2/1 in-ad Coupon = FREE + $0.26 MM!

2-2 pk Olay bar soaps $3.49 ea - BOGO 50% off Sale ($1.75) - $2/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 = 2/$1.23

2-24 ct Cool Mint Zantac $10.49 ea - $2.50 ea Sale - $5/1 MC (newspaper) - $2 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2/$1.98

1 Tom's deodorant $2.99 - $0.60 card discount = $2.39 (should have received a $3 UP+Rewards, but did not.  I contacted Rite-Aid Corporate after not getting anywhere with the store manager, still waiting on a reply)

+ Tax $1.23

- $7 UP+Rewards used to Pay

Total OOP: $11.94 cash + Earned $9 UP+Rewards (should have been $12 - will keep you all up to date!)

Yesterday's CVS Trip - Yeah for TP!

We were running low on TP, and lotion tissues (stupid cold!), so Joe and I stopped into CVS yesterday to get those two necessities, and a few of the other deals.  Here's what we were able to get...

2 Huge pkgs of Charmin TP (not pictured) $14.99 ea - $5 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 (newspaper & PG coupon booklet) = 2/$17.98

6 boxes Puffs tissues $1.99 ea - $1 ea Sale - $1/6 MC (newspaper) - $10 ECB wyb $25 = TP + Tissues for $10.92!

4 pks Orbit Gum $1.29 ea - BOGO Free Sale x 2 - BOGO Free MC x 2 (up to $1 ea) = 4/$0.58

1 Oral-B Satin Floss 55 yd $4.19 - $1.20 Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $2 ECB = FREE!

1 Crest Toothpaste $3.99 - $1 Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $2 ECB = FREE!

2 Tom's Deodorants $5.49 ea - $1.50 ea Sale - $3 ECB x 2 = 2/$1.98

+ Tax $2.55

- $20 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $18.01, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $20 ECB's!

What are we Eating during the Pantry Challange?

Some people might be thinking that it is crazy to eat only what you have in your pantry, but not really.  We've been eating very well, despite the fact I made no menu plan this week - UGH!  Joe and I have been creative in cleaning the fridge out.  One night I made this delicious pasta salad using leftover mini bow-tie pasta from the fridge.  I scoured the cupboards and found a jar of marinated artichoke hearts, canned mushrooms, home-canned diced tomatoes, and some Italian dressing mix.  I also grabbed some diced bell pepper from the fridge and some sliced pepperoni.  Toss it all together (using the marinade from the artichokes as the dressing), and you have a wonderful, easy side dish that even Joe loved :-)

I had also baked a buffalo marinaded and a fajita marinaded chicken breasts at the beginning of the week.  Two chicken breasts made Joe and I each a large salad, 4 quesdillas (spelling?), and 8 pizza pockets (not all at one time of course)!  And we were not starving or anything, we had plenty to eat.  This week a menu plan is definitely in order, however, I'm not to worried if I stray from it as long as we eat from the freezer and pantry, that's what's really important.  How is everyone else doing in their freezer/pantry challenge?

AWESOME, FREE make-up at CVS!!

Friday I also stopped into CVS to do the Pepsi deal again, and found out that the deal could be done 3 times (so I came back again on Saturday and did it one last time).  I also got the magical $10 Physician's Formula Coupon when I scanned my card, so here is what I ended up with...

6-12 pk Pepsi Products $5.19 ea - $1.85 or $1.86 to make 6/$20 - $10 ECB = 6/$10

2 PF Shimmer Strips $12.99 ea - $9.74 clearance ea = $3.25 ea + 1 PF Concealer $8.99 - $7 Sale = $1.99 - $10 CVS Coupon = 3 FREE + $1.51 MM!

+ $1.71 Tax

- $16.48 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $3.72, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $10 ECB's for next time!

Quick Rite-Aid Stop from Friday

Joe and I stopped into Rite-Aid Friday on the way home from a Dr.'s appt, and grabbed a few deals!

1 Maalox Advanced $5.49 - $1.10 card discount - $5/1 MC (newspaper) - $2 SCR = FREE + $2.21 MM!

1-2 lb bag White Rice $1.49 - $0.30 card discount - $1 UP+Rewards = $0.19

2 bags Werther's Candies (for Joe) $2.19 ea - BOGO Free Sale = 2/$2.19

1 Aveeno hand lotion $3.49 - $0.70 card discount - $1/1 in-ad Coupon - $1/1 MC (newspaper) = $0.79

1 St Ives Whipped Silk Lotion (MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE, that no one sells anymore!) $4.99 - 50% off clearance = $2.49

+ $0.45 Tax

- $5 UP+Rewards used to Pay

Total OOP: $1.50, Earned $1 UP+Rewards and $2 SCR back!

Rockin' Rite-Aid and CVS This Week!

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I was very pleased with the money-making deals at Rite-Aid last week, CVS, not so much.  Joe and I did rock the Pepsi deal out 3 times though ;-)  Here's what we were able to grab up last Sunday...

CVS:

6 pkgs 12 ct Pepsi products $5.19 ea - $1.85 or 1.86, making it 6/$20 - $10 ECB = 6/$10

8 pkgs disposable Razors (to donate) $1.29 ea - $0.30 ea price adjustment - $2/1 MC (newspaper) x 4 (last one adjusted to $1.92) = 8 FREE!

1 pkg Reese's Minis $1.69 - $0.10 Sale - $1.59 ECB = FREE!

1 Snicker's Bar $0.89 - $0.89 ECB = FREE

+ $1.50 Tax

- $15.50 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $3.48, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $12.48 ECB's for next time!

Rite-Aid:

1 Clean and Clear Astringent $5.49 - $1.10 card discount - $1/1 in-ad Coupon - $2/1 MC (newspaper) = $1.39

1-10 ct pkg Breathe Rights $5.99 - $2 Sale - $2/1 Rite-Aid Video Values Coupon - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $1 UP+Rewards = FREE!

2 Tylenol Precise Heat Patches $7.99 ea - $2.99 ea Sale - $5/2 MC (newspaper) - $3 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE + $1 MM!

2 Motrin PM 20 ct $5.99 ea - $2.99 ea Sale - $2/1 MC x 2 (newspaper) - $2 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE + $2 MM!

+ $0.06 Tax

- $3 Rite-Aid Video Values Coupons

- $3 UP+Rewards

Total OOP: $3.44 - $2 gift card (for UP+Rewards that did not print before) = $1.44 Cash oop + Earned $11 in UP+Rewards for next time!

Martin's Trip from this week!

Martin's had some great bargains last week.  I spent more than I thought I would, but we're pretty stocked up, so I'm okay with it.  Here's what I ended up with...

2 loaves Giant Italian Bread $1.79 ea - $0.79 ea Sale = $1 ea or 2/$2

2 pkgs Giant Bagels $1.99 ea - $0.20 ea Sale = $1.79 ea or 2/$3.58

2 boxes Pop-Tarts (for Joe) $2.99 ea - $0.49 ea Sale = $2.50 ea or 2/$5

6 Whisker Lickin's Cat Treats $1.25 ea - $0.25 ea Sale - $2/2 MC (newspaper) x 2 = 6 FREE!

2 Mama Celeste Pizzas $1.49 ea - $0.49 ea Sale = 2/$2

1 Flat Iron Steak (for Gyros!) $5.09 - $1.08 Sale = $4.01

1 Chive Cream Cheese (for Joe) $2.29

+ Tax $0.36

Total OOP: $31.40 - $12.52 Card Savings and Coupons = $19.24 OOP - Savings of  40%

Big Rite-Aid Clearance Haul!

This is my January clearance trip to Rite-Aid.  For some reason they are cleaning out their AWESOME dollar section, so those items are only $0.50!

4 boxes granola bars (for my Dad) $1 ea - 50% clearance = $0.50 ea or 4/$2

5 Hawaiian Punch drink mix sticks $1 ea - 50% clearance = $0.50 ea or 5/$2.50

3 Spic and Span re-usable wipes 6 ct ea $1 ea - 50% clearance = $0.50 ea 

+ 1 Spic and Span glass cloth $1 - 50% clearance = $0.50 - $1/2 MC x 2 = 4 FREE!

2 All purpose Labels (for flea mkts) $2.49 ea - $0.50 ea Card discount - $2 UP+Rewards ea (did not print, received gift card instead) = 2 FREE!

1 box Wet Ones wipes $3.29 - $1.30 Sale - $1/1 MC - $1 UP+Rewards = FREE!

1-40 ct Aleve liquid gels $8.99 - $1.80 Card Discount - $2/1 MC - $2/1 in-ad Coupon - $1 UP+Rewards = $2.19

+ $0.51 Tax

- $11 UP+Rewards used to Pay

Total OOP: $2.17, Earned $6 UP+Rewards for next time!

HUGE Rite-Aid Trip!

This week, yet again, Rite-Aid is rocking-out the deals!  Sunday Joe and I stopped into the newer Rite-Aid in town to see what kind of clearance they had, and I'm so glad with do because I was able to pick up a few Christmas presents for this year!  Here's how it went down...

1 set Photo Coasters (Christmas Present) $5.99 - $4.50 Clearance = $1.49
3 Gingerbread Vanilla Jar Candles (Christmas Presents) $5.99 ea - $4.50 Clearance = $1.49 ea or 3/$4.47
4 Post-It Labels $5.99 ea - $5.39 ea Clearance = $0.60 ea or 4/$2.40
4 boxes Kleenex Tissues with Lotion 78 ct $1.59 ea - $0.60 ea Sale - $1/3 Rite-Aid Video Values Coupon (RAVVC) - $1/4 MC (newspaper) = 4/$1.96
1-1/2 gallon 2% Milk $2.19 - 20% Discount ($0.44) = $1.75
3-80 pkgs Rite-Aid Cotton Rounds $2.29 ea - $1 ea Sale - $0.50 UP+Rewards x 3 = $0.79 ea or 3/$2.37
1-2 lb bag Long Grain White Rice $1.49 - 20% Discount ($0.30) - $1 UP+Rewards = $0.19
1 Baltimore Sun Newspaper $2 - 20% Discount ($0.40) = $1.60
1 Aleve Liquid Gels 40 ct $8.99 - 20% Discount ($1.80) - $2/1 in-ad Coupon - $1/1 MC - $1 UP+Rewards = $3.19
2 Gas-x Prevention (separate transactions) $5.99 - 20% Discount ($1.20 ea) - $4/1 MC x 2 - $2 SCR x 2 = 2 FREE + $2.42 Money Maker!
1 Mead Recycled Paper Spiral notepad $5.79 - $5.21 Clearance = $0.58
1 pkg Duck Mailing Labels $2.79 - $2.51 Clearance = $0.28
1 pkg Kiwi Shoe Laces $2.19 - $1.97 Clearance = $0.22
+ $1.14 Tax
- $20 Gift of Savings Certificate (Yeah!  And I still have another one to use!)
Total OOP: $6.72 and I earned $4 SCR + $3.50 UP+Rewards and I got a little Christmas shopping done!

CVS Trip for this week!

Small, but effective in rolling my ECB's.  CVS is seriously lacking in the deals department, while Rite-Aid is kicking major tushy!  Anyway, here is what I ended up with...

3 boxes Special K Cereal $3.59 ea - $0.26 x 2 and $0.25 x 1 Sale - BOGO Free MC $3.34 - $4 ECB wyb 3 = 3/$2.66
3 pkgs Extra Dessert Delights Gum $1.29 ea - $0.62 x 2 and $0.63 x 1 Sale - $1 ECB wyb 3 = 3/$1
3 pkgs Excedrin PM Express Gels $5.59 ea - $3.50/1 MC x 2 - $2.50/1 MC x 1 +
1 pkg Excedrin Migraine $4.79 - FREE item MC = FREE - $10 ECB wyb $20 of Excedrin = 4 boxes/FREE + $4.53 Money Maker!
1 Mug filled with Doggie Treats for a Christmas Present $4.99 - $2.50 Clearance = $2.49
+ $0.24 Tax
- $4/20 CVS Coupon from my Email
- $9 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $3.86, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $15 in ECB's for next week!

New ALDI Deals, starting January 5th!

Here are a few of the AWESOME deals that ALDI is offering this week...

• Beaumont Hot Cocoa Mix Regular or with Marshmallows 10 oz $0.89 ea
• Priano Alfredo Sauce 15 oz $1.69
• Tundra or Tandil Bleach 96 oz $0.99 ea
• Reggano Parmesan or Parmesan and Romano Shaker Cheese 8 oz $2.29 ea
• Bakers' Corner Powdered or Brown Sugar 32 oz $1.19 ea
• Bakers' Corner Baking Chips White, Milk, Semi-Sweet and Butterscotch 12 oz $1.29 ea
• Season's Choice Frozen Corn 16 oz $0.65 ea
• Carlini Vegetable Oil 48 oz $1.79 ea
• Imperial Spread Quarters 16 oz $0.59 ea
• Happy Farms or Fit and Active Cream Cheese Blocks 8 oz $0.89 ea
• Sweet Harvest Fruit or Tropical Fruit Bowls 4 pk, Tropical, Pineapple Cherry, Diced Peaches, Mixed Fruit or Mandarin Oranges 16 oz $1.49 ea
• Fit and Active 51% Whole Grain Penne or Rotini 13.25 oz $0.89 ea
• Fit and Active Fat Free Pudding Cups Vanilla or Chocolate 4 pk $0.89 ea

For more information about shopping at ALDI, visit their homepage!

Menu Plan Monday: Jan 3, 2011!

The first Menu Plan Monday post of the year!  This will hopefully be a year full of blessings and good food for all!  For the month of January we are also doing an 'Eat from the Pantry Challenge.'  This will help us to start the year off with saving money as well as a clean freezer and pantry!
Here's how we're kickin' off the new year...

Breakfasts: Cold or Hot Cereal or Homemade Banana Bread

Lunches: Leftovers or Tuna or Ham Sandwiches with Chips

Dinners:

Sunday - Leftovers

Monday - Grilled Cheese and Soup

Tuesday - Spaghetti with Salad and Homemade Garlic Bread

Wednesday - Crock-pot Ribs and Baked Potatoes with Salad and leftover Garlic Bread

Thursday - Out!

Friday - Homemade Pizza and Salad

Saturday - Chili and Homemade Bread

What's Baking: Banana Bread and Chocolate Chip Cookies!

For more AWESOME Menu Plans, visit Org Junkie!

We had a WHITE CHRISTMAS!!!

I know that this is a little late, but I just wanted to post this beautiful picture my husband took on Christmas.  This year's theme at the museum was 'Holiday Homecoming 1865', so the tent you see is a Civil War tent.

I'm so glad that we got a white Christmas, they are beautiful!

CVS Trip from last Week

The CVS deals have been lacking lately, but I was able to get my much needed calcium as I had just taken my last one - Yikes!  I also rolled my ECB's on a few other items (not pictured 4 Seagram's 2 lts).  Here's my totals for last week...
Original Total: $31.13

Sales: - $6.49
Coupons & ECB's used to Pay: - $21.90
Total OOP: $2.74, paid with FREE gift card
ECB's Earned: $6.79

Rite Aid Trips from last Week!

Rite-aid had some SMOKING good deals last week!
Since the deals are over, I'll just post my totals...
Original Total: $129.44
Coupons: - $77.00
Sales: - $45.47
Refund for Expired Vitamins: - $4.50
Total OOP: $6.97
UP+Rewards Earned: $24
=
Major Money-Maker!

P.S. - The 2 travel Tylenols are from CVS.  Priced at $0.99 ea - $2 off any Tylenol CVS Coupon = 2 FREE!