Friday, October 8, 2010

Coupon Codes for Buycostumes.com!

Here are some approved Coupon Codes for buycostumes.com:
VAMP10 - 10% off Any Order
Skull20 - $20 off Halloween Costumes
MAD10 - 10% off $40 or more
bogo20 - Buy One Get One 20% off

Food Lion Trip

I stopped into Food Lion on Friday while I was out running errands in town, here's what I ended up with...
4 boxes Captain Crunch Cereal $3.29 ea - $1.29 ea Sale - $1/2 MC (newspaper) x 2 = 4/$6
2 Chips Ahoy Cookies with Heath Bits $3.69 ea - $3.70 BOGO Free Sale - $1/1 MC (All You Magazine) x 2 = 2/$1.70
2 pkgs Kraft Cheese Singles $2.59 ea - $1.30 ea Sale - $1/2 MC (newspaper) = 2/$1.58
1 pkg Beef Tips (not pictured) $3.12 (manager mark-down)
6 Meow Mix Wet Cat Foods $0.67 ea - $0.17 ea Sale - $1/2 MC (newspaper) x 3 = 6 FREE
+ $0.18 Tax
Total OOP: $12.56

This Week's Rite-Aid Trip #1

This week Rite-Aid is FULL of Freebies to be had!!!  Here's what I got on my first trip:
2 Suave Body Washes $2.79 ea - $0.79 ea Sale - $2/2 Rite-Aid Values Coupon (RAVC) - $0.50/1 MC x 2 (no longer available to print) - $1 UP+Rewards = 2 FREE!
1 Schick Hydro Razor $9.99 - $4 Sale - $4/1 MC (newspaper) - $2/1 RAVC = FREE
2 Nivea Chap-sticks $2.99 ea - $0.60 ea Card Discount - $1/1 MC x 2 (newspaper) - $1.99 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE + $1.20 MM!
1 Crest Toothpaste $3.79 - $1.10 Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $2.69 UP+Rewards = FREE + $1 MM!
2 - 4 oz Glade jar Candles $3.49 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - BOGO Free MC (magazine) - $1 UP+Rewards = 2/$1.50
1 - 12 ct box Imodium $6.99 - $1.40 Card Discount - $2/1 MC (newspaper) - $1/1 in-ad Coupon = $2.59
1-10 ct box orange Hawaiian Punch Drink-mix-sticks $1 - $0.20 card discount = $0.80
1 metal Keyring Medicine holder $3.99 - $2 clearance = $1.99
+ $0.93
- $5/25 Rite-Aid Coupon 
- $8 UP+Rewards used to pay
Total OOP: $1.27, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $8.67 UP+Rewards for next time!

CVS Trip for this Week #1

This week CVS is not only Rockie' the deals, but also the clearance, so when you stop in, make sure to ask about and check out the large amounts of clearance!!  Here's what I got on my 1st Trip...
1 Schick Hydro Razor $8.99 - $0.02 Sale - $4/1 MC (newspaper) - $5 ECB = FREE
1 Schick Hydro Shaving Gel $3.99 - Free wyb razor coupon (attached to razor) = FREE
1 Renu Sensitive Contact Solution $7.99 - $4/1 MC (freebie mailing) - $7.99 ECB = FREE + $4 MM!
2 Revlon Nail Polishes $4.99 ea - $1 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 - $3 ECB x 2 = 2 FREE
2 pkg Raw-Hide Chews (Doggie Christmas Presents) $0.50 ea on Clearance = 2/$1
1 Dry Erase Board $7.49 - $3.74 Clearance = $3.75 (new Menu Plan board for the fridge!!!)
1 Carroll County Times Newspaper $1
1 - 20 oz Coke Zero $1.79
+ $1.29 Tax
- $5/25 CVS Coupon 
- $14 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $4.77, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $18.99 in ECB's for next time!

Last Week's Target Trip -- Some deals still good!

I thought that I would post my trip to Target last week, because even though it was from last week, some of the Target coupon + Manufacturer coupon deals* you can still take advantage of ...
1 box Huggies Wipes $1.99 - $0.75/1 TC - $0.50/1 MC (from mailer) = $0.74*
1 Vaseline Lotion $1.94 - $1/1 TC = $0.94*
1 Lysol Refresher Spray $3.49 - $1/1 TC - $1.50 MC (newspaper) = $0.99*
2 Colgate Total Toothpastes (not pictured) $2.04 ea - $1/1 TC (newspaper) - $1/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 ea = $0.04 ea or 2/$0.08
2 bottles Shout $2.24 ea - $1/1 TC - $0.55/1 MC (from bottle) x 2 = $0.69 ea or 2/$1.38*
2 Glade Room Refresher/Odor Eliminator Sprays $2.34 ea - $1/1 TC x 2 - $2/2 MC (magazine) =  $0.34 ea or 2/$0.78*
2 Glade 4 oz jar Candles $2.99 ea - BOGO Free MC (magazine) - $1/1 TC x 2 = 2/$0.99*
- FREE $5 gift card wyb 5 SC Johnson Items coupon = All FREE + $1.85 Money-Maker!*
2 Large bags Purina Cat Food $11 ea - $1/1 MC x 2 (newspaper) - $5 Gift card wyb 2 = 2/$15
1 large Tostitos Spinach Dip (for the injured) $3.50
+ $1.74 Tax
-$0.05 for re-usable bag
Total OOP: $31.99 - $10 in Target gift cards received = $21.99!!!

Last Week's Food Lion Stop!

This is from last week's Food Lion ad, but I thought I 'd share it anyway...
1 Pop-Tarts (the price of going shopping with your husband) $2.39
4-3 ct Boxes Pop-Secret Popcorn $2.99 ea - $2 ea Sale - $1/2 MC x 2 = $0.49 ea or 4/$1.96
6-8 ct pks Juicy Juice juice boxes $2.19 ea - $1.20 ea Sale - $1/2 MC x 3 = $0.49 ea or 6/$2.94
Total OOP: $7.29 - Stupid Pop-Tarts $2.39 = $4.90!!

Rite-Aid Trip for Last Week

Last week I was able to score some great deals at Rite-Aid as well.  Here's what I ended up with:
2 Febreze Set & Refresh $3.29 ea - $0.79 ea Sale - $1/1 & $1.50/1 MC - $1 UP+Rewards = 2/$1.50
1 EOS Lip Balm $3.29 - $0.66 Card Discount - $2 SCR = $0.63
1 Crest Toothpaste $4.49 - $1.50 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 UP+Rewards = FREE 
1 Oral-B Toothbrush $4.99 - $2 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 UP+Rewards = FREE
2 small Jar Candles $1 ea - $0.20 ea Card Discount = $0.80 ea or 2/$1.60
1 pkg Oxi-Clean Power Paks 10 ct $4.29 - $0.86 Card Discount - $1/1 MC - $1 UP+Rewards = $1.43
1 Aquaphor Lotion for Baby $7.99 - $2 Sale - $2/1 Rite-Aid Values Coupon - $1/1 MC = $2.99
+ Tax $0.55
-5/$25 Rite-Aid Coupon
Total OOP: $11.68 + earned $6 UP+Rewards & $2 SCR = Net OOP: $3.68, less than the lotion that I needed!

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

CVS Shopping Trip for last Week!

Last week's CVS Trip was pretty simple, as there wasn't really much going on...
Here's what I ended up with:
3-12 pks Coke Products $5.59 ea - $1.92 x 2 + $1.93 x 1 Sale - $3.67 Free item Coupon - $2 ECB wyb 3 = 3/$5.33
3 pks Trident Gum $1.29 ea - $1/3 CVS C = 3/$2.87
4 Acne-Free Sports Wipes $0.59 ea - $1/1 MC x 2 = $0.09 ea or 4/$0.36
3 Dawn Hand Renewal Dish Soaps $1.69 ea - $0.73 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 3 (last one adjusted to $0.88) = 3 FREE
1 Zantac Cool Mint $8.99 - $1 Rain check Sale - $3 ECB (rain check) - $3/1 MC = $2.99
1 Microfiber Mop Pad $7.69 - $6.16 Clearance = $1.53
+ $0.86 Tax
- $5/25 CVS Coupon
- $12.99 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $0.95 + Earned $5 ECB's for next week!

Monday, October 4, 2010

Fall Decorating!

I thought that you all might like to see some of my fall decorations!  This is one of my favorite seasons to decorate for, as you will see...
 This is right outside of our door
 The Mantel
 I finally was able to find inexpensive platter holders and I hung my Currier and Ives serving platters above the microwave table
 The kitchen table
This is the desk that sits in our hallway.  I am definitely the most proud of the desk.  Who would think that tea towels could make such a cute table cover?

How is everyone's Fall decorating going?

Menu Plan Monday Oct 4th

Last week was a total disaster in regards to the menu plan.  Between gearing up for an event here at the museum and Joe having his knee surgery, let's just say that there were quite a few fast-food restaurants that were frequented last week.  But I am determined to do better this week!  Here's what's cooking at the Rogers' household:
Breakfasts: Cold Cereal, Pop-Tarts or Bagels with Fruit

Lunches: Leftovers, Deli-meat Sandwiches or Canned Soup and Crackers

Dinners:
Sunday - Macaroni with Hot dogs
Monday - Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole with Homemade French Fries and Salad
Tuesday - Stroganoff with Salad and Green Beans
Wednesday - Fish Tacos with Salad
Thursday - Chicken Tenders with Homemade French Fries and Salad
Friday - Homemade Pizza
Saturday - Pork with Sauerkraut, dumplings and homemade Mashed Potatoes

What's Baking: Squash Muffins and Brownies

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