Spending Report: July 10-16th 2011!

Here are my totals from last week...

Staples Trip: $13.30 oop, Earned $11.48 in Rebates = Net oop: $1.82!

Dollar Tree Trip: $20.60

Sunday's CVS, Walgreen's, and Rite-Aid Trips: $1.04, $4.36, and $1.29 = $6.69 oop, Earned $7.69 in Rewards/MIR = Net oop: All FREE + $1 Money-maker!

Total OOP: $40.59 - $19.17 Rewards and Rebates = Net OOP: $21.42, Savings of 50%!!!

Staples School Deals last week!

Here are the deals that I was able to score earlier last week at Staples...

2 reams Staples Multi-purpose Paper $5.99 ea - $5.74 ea Rebate = $0.25 ea or 2/$0.50!
2 bottles Staples School Glue $0.75 ea - $0.74 ea Sale = $0.01 ea or 2/$0.02
2 pkgs Staples Eraser Tops $1.29 ea - $1.28 ea Sale = $0.01 ea or 2/$0.02
2 pkgs BIC Round Stick Pens $1.99 ea - $1.98 ea Sale = $0.01 ea or 2/$0.02
2 pkgs BIC Mechanical Pencils $1.49 ea - $1.24 ea Sale = $0.25 ea or 2/$0.50
+ $0.76 Tax
Total OOP: $23.78 - Sales = $13.30 - Easy Saver Rebate $11.48 = Net OOP: $1.82 -- Savings of 92%!!!

Dollar Tree Trip from Last week!

Here are the awesome deals I picked up at that Dollar Tree the end of last week...

• Utz Potato Chips x 2
• Tony's Pizzas x 2
• Tony's French Bread Pizzas x 2
• 3-pk Pop-Tarts x 2
• Goo Gone x 2
• 2-pk Legal Pads x 1
• Men's Body/Foot Powder x 1
• 3-pk D Batteries x 3
• 2-pk Wonder Hangers x 2
• Microwave Bacon Tray x 1
• Wrist Bead Gel Pack x 1  (I cut the strap off and use it on my head for my migraines - works great!)
• 1 Round Brush x 1 (for my NEW hair cut!)

+ Tax $0.60
Total OOP: $20.60 for 20 items!

Menu Plan Monday: July 18th, 2011!

This week I am deep cleaning the house.  I have already cleaned out both freezers and have a freezer-cooking day already planned for later this week.  This will hopefully provide some easy and quick meals for weeks to come :-)  Here's what's cooking this week...

Breakfasts: Eggs with Toast and Bacon, Yogurt and Fruit Smoothies, or Granola and Yogurt parfaits

Lunches: Leftovers, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Fried Eggs on Waffles or PBJ Sandwiches

Dinners: 

Sunday - Ledo's Pizza Take-in!

Monday - Out with Pap (who is visiting with us today)

Tuesday - Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas with Celery Sticks and Blue Cheese Dip (Recipe to come)

Wednesday - Dinner with Melinda and Joel, our bestest friends!  (I'm in charge of salad and will probably make some homemade Greek dressing as well!)

Thursday - Steak Fajitas (kit from freezer), Mexican Rice

Friday - Sauteed Turkey Kielbasa with Annie's Mac and Cheese

Saturday - Broiled Parmesan Tilapia with Jasmine Rice and Parmesan Broiled Asparagus

Extras: Homemade Ice Cream (Recipe to come), and Chocolate Pudding cups with Crushed Oreos

For more AWESOME Menu Plans, visit Finding Joy in my Kitchen (who is hosting MPM for Org Junkie this week while she's on vacation)