Happy 3 year Anniversary!

 I know that I am a little late posting this, or more like we were a little late celebrating!  Joe and I celebrated our 3-year wedding anniversary on June 16th.  Joe and I always go to Dobbin House in Gettysburg, PA for dinner that night, however, things were very crazy this year for some reason.  So, this past Wednesday Joe and I decided that we had waited long enough and drove up to PA for our anniversary dinner!  It was super yummy!  He thought that I looked beautiful in my new dress as well.  Yeah for another wonderful year of happiness together and to many more!

This Week's CVS Trip!

 Joe and I were able to stop into CVS on the 5th to grab the weekly deals as the Museum was closed and I had the day off!  Here's what we ended up with:

2 CVS Panty-Liners $0.89 ea - $0.39 ea Sale - $1 ECB wyb 2 = 2 FREE

1 Got 2 B Hair Spray $6.29 - Free item MC = FREE

2-250 ct CVS B-6 Vitamins $8.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale = 2/$8.99

1 pkg Duracell AAA Batteries $4.99 - $2 Sale - $1/1 MC - $1 ECB = $0.99

2 Bio-True Contact Solutions $2.99 ea - $2.99 ECB x 2 = 2 FREE

1 pkg Schick Razors $1.29 - $2/1 MC adjusted to $1.29 = FRE

1 pkg Charmin TP $7.49 - $2 Sale - $1/1 MC - $1 ECB = $3.49

3 Oxy Face Cleansers $1.75 ea on Clearance (Joe kinda fell in LOVE with these, so since there was more on the shelf, I got what was left even though I didn't have a coupon for them - Gasp!) = 3/$5.25

+ Tax $0.84

- $5/25 CVS Coupon

- $19 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $4.54, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $9.98 ECB's (including $1 from my Green Bag Tag) to use next time!

This Week's Rite-Aid Trip -- Money Making Renu!

 I LOVE it when I am able to get the things my family needs with little to no expense to me.  I love it even more when they pay me to take it home with me!

2 Renu Sensitive Solutions (bought in 2 separate Transactions for 2 SCR) $8.99 ea - $1.80 ea Sale - $2/1 Rite-Aid Values Coupon x 2 - $1/1 MC x 2 - $7.19 SCR x 2 = 2 FREE + $6 MM!!!

1 Gillette Fusion Shave Gel $4.49 - $2.25 Sale - $1/1 MC - $1 SCR = $0.24

2 Ocean Nasal Sprays $5.99 ea - $5 Sale ea = $0.99 ea = 2/$1.98

1 Rite-Aid Chives $0.99 - $0.20 Sale = $0.79

1 Oral-B Toothbrush $3.79 - $1.30 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 UP+ Reward = FREE + $0.51 MM!

+ Tax $0.29

- $5/25 Rite-Aid Coupon

- $10 Up+ Reward Coupons

Total OOP: $4.17, paid with FREE gift card - $15.38 SCR Earned - $2 UP+ Rewards Earned = ALL FREE + $13.21 MONEY MAKER!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!