Weekly Spending Totals for 02/04-02/20

I am embarrassed to even post this past week's spending totals, but that is how we are held accountable, and I KNOW that I will do a LOT better this week. I am very determined!

Food: $23.62
Household: $56.50 (this includes quite a bit of Pine litter from Pet Smart and a LOT of Toilet paper, so we shouldn't need those things for quite a while)
Health & Beauty: $13.68
Total Spent: $93.80 -- OUCH!!! (Must do better this week, must do better this week, must....)

Easting out Total: $20.38 (1 Trip to The Pike Restaurant in Gettysburg, PA. If you've never been there, it is definitely worth stopping & you can get cheap gift certificates Here)

CVS Trip #3 Last Week

I stopped in one last time for a prescription pick up for Joe and received another FREE $25 gift card. While I was there, you know that I had to get a few more good deals, especially since I had received a $2/10 stomach relief CVS Coupon in my email :-)
2 Glade Soy Candles $9.99 ea - $3.99 ea Sale - $3/1 MC x 2 - $4 ECB wyb $12 = 2/$2
2 boxes CVS Tissues $1.99 ea - $1 ea Sale - $1/2 CVS C = 2/$0.98
4 boxes Rolaids (3 rolls ea)* $2.49 ea - $4/2 MC x 2 - $2/10 CVS C = 4 FREE + $0.04 MM
+ Tax $0.74
- $3.50 ECB used to pay
Total OOP: $4.18, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $4 ECB for next time!

Wal-mart Trip from Friday + Small Rant!!!

Why, oh, why do I even bother to shop at Wal-mart? They have a beautiful coupon policy on their website, but NO ONE knows how to follow it, not even the floor managers!!! Am I the ONLY one who finds this to be a HUGE issue?! This is exactly why I have a printed copy of the policy in my coupon holder (yeah, I did just go there), so that when told, "we don't take Internet print-ables more than $2," I can whip it out and say "oh, but actually, you do!" After a call and short chat with the store manager, I am hoping that the next time I visit the Hanover Super Wal-mart, they have it a little more together. Anyway, I still ended up with some great deals, even if drama was involved to obtain them ;-)
2 Fancy Feast Cat Foods $2.18 ea - $1/1 MC = $1.18 ea or 2/$2.36
1 Scrabble Card Game $5.24 - $4/1 MC = $1.24
1 Pictureka Card Game $5.24 - $5/1 MC = $0.24
1 Monopoly Card Game $5.24 - $4/1 MC = $1.24
2 Double Stuff Golden Oreos $2.98 ea - $0.60 ea Sale - Free item MC x 2 (Facebook offer) = 2 FREE
2 Lunchables Sub kits $1.57 ea - $0.75/1 MC x 2 = $0.82 ea or 2/$1.64
Total OOP: $29.18 - $22.46 Savings & Coupons = $6.72 + Tax -- Saved 77%!!!

I love my ALDI Trips, so much for so little!

Well, Joe and I were in need of a few things that I KNOW are a lot cheaper at ALDI, like hummus, broccoli, and snacks. Here's what we ended up with...
1 bag Pretzels $1.29
1 bag Nacho Cheese Chips (Doritos) $0.99
1 bag Tortilla Chips $0.99
2 pkts Guacamole Mixes @ $0.49 ea = 2/$0.98
2 tubs Hummus (for Joe of course) @ $1.69 ea = 2/$3.38
2 cans Chili-ready Diced Tomatoes (to try) @ $0.49 ea = 2/$0.98
2 cans Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate @ $0.82 ea = 2/$1.64
1 pkg Almond Bark (I'll share the recipe I am using this for later this week) $1.89
2 lbs Red Grapes (these are delicious!) $1.78!!!!
3 lb bag Yellow Onions $1.29
1 pkg of Beautiful! Broccoli Crowns $1.39
Total OOP, no tax: $16.60, saved at least $21 based on the prices of things @ Shopper's in Westminster, MD!!!

New Recipe for Tilapia -- So Yummy!!!

I used the recipe Here, except I swapped out the dried Basil for Italian seasoning & the onion powder for Garlic Powder & omitted the celery salt, as I did not have these items on hand. This was absolutely delicious! I served it with Parmesan Romano Rice, broccoli with cheese sauce, homemade focaccia bread & a salad. Joe wants this to become a weekly meal, we'll have to see what kind of sales I can find for tilapia locally... Leave a comment and tell me what you thought of it if you decide to try it at home :-D Bon Appetit!

CVS Trip #2 this Week :-D

Well, I had to pick up another prescription for Joe and get another FREE $25 gift card, so while I was there I grabbed a few deals...
2 - 80 ct boxes CVS Tissues with Lotion $1.99 ea - $1 ea Sale - $1/2 CVS C = 2/$0.98
1 pkg Venus Disposable Razors $9.49 - $3.70 Sale - $2/1 MC - $2 ECB = $1.79
1 Olay Body wash $7.49 - $1 Sale - Free wyb Razor MC (took off $7.49) = FREE + $1 MM!
+ Tax $0.80
- $4 ECB used to Pay
Total OOP: $0.57 (my pre-tax total was in the negative!) + Earned $2 ECB & I can now send in for the $15 Olay MIR Here for another $15 profit!!!

Martin's TP Run!!!

There is nothing like stumbling upon a great toilet paper sale!! It is by far one of the hardest things to stock pile, because even with a sale and coupon, it is usually not very cheap. So, when I read the Martin's ad this week and noticed that the Quilted Northern TP was a decent price and I had coupons, I figured I would stock up for a while, one can NEVER have too much TP ;-)
4 - 6 Mega Roll Pks Quilted Northern Toilet Paper $5.99 ea - $2 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 4 = $2.99 ea or 4/$11.96
2 Bertolli Alfredo Sauces $2.55 ea - $0.55 ea Sale - $1.50/2 MC = 2/$2.50
+ Tax $0.96
Total OOP: $15.42 -- Saved $14.60 or about 50%!!!

Walgreen's RR Rolling Trip

Stopped into Walgreen's on my way home from work earlier this week, mainly for more Joint Juice for Joe and to get the rest of the Olay Body washes for the $15 MIR, which will be pure profit because I haven't paid for any of the body washes yet! I did 4 transactions to get the most bang for my RR buck :-D
Transaction #1:
Joint Juice 30 ct $10 on Sale - $10 RR = FREE
3 - 3 Musketeer Truffle Bars 3/$2 - $1 RR wyb 3 = 3/$1
+ Tax $0.12
- $9 RR used to Pay
Total OOP: $3.12 + Earned $10 RR, $1 candy one did not print for some reason :-(

Transaction #2:
1 Gillette Venus Razor $8.99 on Sale - $4 RR - $2/1 MC = $2.99
1 Olay Ribbons Body wash $4.79 - Free wyb Razor MC = FREE
1 Lypsyl SPF 15 Chap-stick $2.99 - $2 RR = $0.99
1 - 3 Musketeers Truffle Bar $0.69
+ Tax $1.05
- $10 RR used to Pay
Total OOP: $1.72 + Earned $4 & $2 RRs

Transaction #3:
1 Joint Juice 30 ct $10 on Sale - $10 RR = FREE
3 - 3 Musketeers Truffle Bars 3/$2 - $1 RR wyb 3 = 3/$1
+ Tax $0.12
- $6 RR used to Pay
Total OOP: $6.12 + Earned $10 & $1 RRs!!! (It printed that time - YAY!)

Transaction #4:
1 Lypsyl SPF 15 Chap-stick $2.99 - $2 RR = $0.99 (not pictured)
1 - 3 Musketeers Truffle Bar $0.69
1 Gillette Venus Razor $8.99 - $4 RR - $2/1 MC = $2.99
1 Olay Ribbons Body wash $4.79 - Free wyb Razor MC = FREE
+ Tax $1.05
- $10 RR used to Pay
Total OOP: $1.72 + Earned $2 & $4 RRs!!!

**Plus the Razors & body washes also count towards the P&G Coupon booklet rebate :-)

CVS Trip #1 for the Week

Stopped into CVS on Monday to pick up the ECB deals for the week, and here is what I ended up with...
1 Renuzit Pearls $3.99 - $1.99 Sale - $1/1 MC = $1
2 Glade Soy Candles $9.99 ea - $3.99 Sale ea - $3/2 MC - $3/1 CVS C - $4 ECB wyb $12 = 2/$2
2 CG Press Powders $6.99 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - BOGO Free MC (took off $6.99) - $5 ECB wyb 2 = $0.01
1 Aussie Shampoo* $4.59 - $1.60 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 ECB = FREE + $0.01 MM
1 Colgate Total Toothpaste* $3.89 - $0.90 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 ECB = FREE + $0.01 MM
1 bag Stacy's Bagel Chips $3.29 - $1.64 Sale - Free item MC (took off $3.29) = FREE + $1.64 MM
1 Crest Mouth Rinse* $5.19 - $1.69 Sale - $2/1 MC - $3.50 ECB = FREE + $2 MM
1 Coke Zero 20 oz $1.69 - $0.50/1 CVS C = $1.19
+ Tax $1.97
- $14 ECB
Total OOP: $8.01, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $16.50 in ECB's for Next time!!!
*These items were donated

Rite Aid SCR Trip

I stopped into Rite-Aid earlier this week to get some cheap deodorant and get the SCR items for the week. Here's what I ended up with...
Transaction #1:
1 bag Ocean Spray Craisins 6 oz $2.79 on Sale for $1.99
2 - 4 pks GE Soft White 60 Watt Light bulbs $3.99 ea on Sale $2 ea - $3/2 in-ad C = 2/$1
2 Lady Speed Stick 24/7 Gel Deodorants $3.49 ea on Sale $1.50 ea - $1/2 MC = 2/$2
2 Dove Deodorants $3.49 ea on Sale $1.50 ea - $1.50/2 MC = 2/$1.50
1 Wet & Wild Powder 4.99 - 40% off Sale = $2.99 - $2 SCR = $0.99
1 Visine $4.99 - $1/1 MC - $2/1 in-ad C = $1.99
1 Motrin PM 20 ct $5.49 on Sale $2.99 - $2 SCR = $0.99
+ Tax $0.48
- $5/25 Purchase RA C
Total OOP: $9.94 - $4 expected SCR's = Net OOP: $5.94

Transaction #2:
1 Gillette Men's Body Wash $4.99 - Free wyb Deodorant MC = FREE
1 Gillette Clinical Deodorant $8.99 on Sale $7.99 - $1/1 MC - $2 SCR = $4.99
2 Lady Speed Stick 24/7 Gel Deodorants $3.49 ea on Sale $1.50 ea - $1/2 MC = 2/$2
1 Wet & Wild Powder $4.99 - 40% off Sale = $2.99 - $2 SCR = $0.99
1 Motrin PM 20 ct $5.49 on Sale $2.99 - $2 SCR = $0.99
+ Tax $0.84
- $5/25 Purchase RA C
Total OOP: $10.81 - $6 expected SCR = Net OOP: $4.81 + Earned $12.98 towards the P&G Coupon booklet MIR!
* Earned 17 Game of Life Pieces!!!