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!

Happy 4th of July!

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I just wanted to wish everyone a WONDERFUL Fourth of July & I hope everyone is enjoying their picnics and fireworks!

If you are in the Westminster area on the 4th feel free to come on out to the Farm Museum to see our fireworks display and visit me at the farm house, I'll be giving tours from 3-6 pm.

Also, I'd like to thank all those serving in the military, as we would not be the land of the brave or the free if you weren't!