Sunday's Walgreen's Trip

Yesterday Joe and I stopped into Walgreen's and picked up a few things to roll our RR's on.  Here's what we ended up with...

2-16 ct Advil PM $4.99 ea on Sale - $2/1 MC (printed after RR's at Walgreen's awhile ago) x 2 - $5 RR wyb 2 = 2/$0.98

1-18 ct Scunci Hair Bands $2 on Sale - $2 RR = FREE!

1 Pure Silk Shaving Cream $1.99 on Sale - $1.50 RR = $0.49

+ $0.24 Tax

- $ 3 RR used to Pay

Total OOP: $7.21, Earned $8.50 in RR's for next time!

Menu Plan Monday: May 23, 2011!

I am still recovering from pneumonia, and found out Thursday that I now have bronchitis.  Well, at least it's a step up in the right direction!  Here's what's cooking this week...

Breakfasts: Oatmeal, Eggs and Toast, Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies, or Homemade Pancakes with Blueberries from the freezer

Lunches: Homemade French Bread Pizza with Veggies and Dip, Leftovers, Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Dinners:

Sunday - Leftover Buffet!

Monday - Homemade Chicken Tenders with Baked Potato Wedges and Veggies with Dip

Tuesday - Tacos, Mexican Rice and Salad

Wednesday - Ham in Scalloped Potatoes with Broccoli

Thursday - Roast Beef with Rice Pilaf and Mushroom Gravy and a Veggie

Friday - Hamburger Helper with Salad

Saturday - Homemade Pizza with Veggies and Dip or Salad

Extras: Fruit and Gelatin Cups, Blueberry Muffins

For more AWESOME menu plans, visit Org Junkie!

Second Quick Rite-Aid Trip

I stopped into Rite-Aid again later on this week as well, and used some Rite-Aid Video Values coupons (RAVC) and some Manufacturer coupons (MC) before they expired.  Here's what I ended up with...

1 pair No Nonsense Liner Socks $1 - $0.20 card discount - $1/1 RAVC = FREE + $0.20 overage!

2 tubes Colgate toothpaste (1 not pictured) $0.99 ea - $0.20 ea card discount - $1/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.42 overage!

1 bag Rold Gold Pretzels $0.99 - $0.20 card discount - $1/1 RAVC = FREE + $0.21 overage!

2 Snicker's Bars (fillers for the overage) $0.99 ea - $0.49 ea Sale = 2/$1

+ $0.21 Tax

Total OOP: $0.38!

Second Quick Walgreen's Trip

I stopped into Walgreen's again later this week to get some more free tape.  I had a transaction planned to get the Colgate toothpaste that's on sale this week and roll me RR, but they were all out, so I just got the tape!

3 rolls Scotch Magic Tape $1.99 ea - $1/1 MC x 3 - $3.98 in-ad Coupon = 3 FREE + $1.01 overage!
1 pkg Peanut Butter M&M's $0.39 on Sale
1pkg Smore's Pop-tarts $0.99
+ $0.15 Tax
Total OOP: $0.52

This week's Martin's Trip

Well, it's been months since I've been to Martin's, but I have missed it so!  I was able to use quite a few coupons on this trip and get some AWESOME deals.  Sale is still good through tomorrow if you want to go grab some of these deals for yourself...

3 rolls Recycled Reynold's Foil $2.69 ea - $0.75/1 MC (newspaper Exp 05/31) x 3 all doubled to $1.50 ea = $1.19 ea or 3/$3.57

1 small box Purina One Cat Food $2.49 - $2/1 MC (came with a sample) = $0.49

1 pkg Texas Toast Croutons $1.59 - $0.34 sale - $0.50/1 MC (magazine) doubled to $1 = $0.25

2 jars Kraft Mayo $2.99 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1 discount wyb 2 - $1/2 MC (newspaper) = 2/$2

2 bags Carolina Jasmine Rice $2.45 ea - $0.50/1 MC (no longer available to print) x 2 both doubled to $1 ea = $1.45 ea or 2/$2.90

2 pkgs I can't believe it's not butter (ICBINB) baking sticks $2.69 ea - $0.69 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 = 2/$2

1 bottle Spray ICBINB $2.79 - $0.79 Sale - $1/1 MC = $1

3 tubs Kraft Philadelphia Cooking Cream $2.99 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1 discount wyb 2 - $1.50/1 MC x 3 (1 newspaper, 2 Kraft First Taste program) = 2 FREE and 1/$0.50

Original Total: $44.17 + $0.50 Tax - $30.46 in Sales and Coupons/doubles = Total OOP: $14.21 -- Savings of 68%!!!

Tackle it Tuesday: Organizing the Linen Closet

 This week I joined Org Junkie in organizing my linen closet.  I forgot to take before pictures, but I have the after pictures, and trust me, they are MUCH better!

View more organized Linen closets at Org Junkie, and more jobs that are tackled at Tackle me Tuesday!

Food Lion Deals this Week 05/18-05/24!

Here are a few of the great deals that Food Lion is offering this week...

• Red Grapes $0.99/lb
• Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs BOGO Free 16 oz Lmt 2 Free - MC $1/1 (newspaper) x 2 = Price varies
• Hamburger/Chicken/Tuna Helpers 4.1-7.5 oz $1 ea - $0.75/3 MC (newspaper) = 3/$2.25
• Coke products 2 lts $0.99 ea
• Food Lion Hot dog Bun 8 ct $0.99 ea
• Hunt's Ketchup 24 oz $1 ea - $0.25/1 MC (no longer available) or $0.50/2 MC (magazine) = $0.75 ea
• Kraft Salad Dressings 14-16 oz $1.67 ea (3/$5) - $1/2 MC (newspaper) = 2/$2.34
• Peter Pan Peanut Butter 16.3 oz $1.50 ea 
• Dannon Light and Fit 4 pk Yogurt $1.67 ea (3/$5)

For more information about the deals this week, visit the weekly circular page!

FREE Sample and Coupon from Playtex Sport Body Wipes!

Go HERE to sign up, I did!

Sunday's Rite-Aid Trip

Sunday I also stopped into Rite-Aid to pick up the UP+Rewards deals, and my newspapers of course.  Here's what I ended up with...

2 Baltimore Sun Newspapers $2 ea - $0.40 ea card discount = $1.60 ea or 2/$3.20

2 Cadbury Eggs $0.88 ea - 90% off Clearance = $0.08 ea - $0.50/2 RAVC = 2 FREE + $0.34 overage!
2-40 ct boxes Salonpas Pain Patches $5.49 ea - $1.50 ea Sale - $3 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2/$1.98
1 GE CF Light bulb $0.99 - $0.50 clearance - $0.50/1 RAVC = FREE + $0.01 overage!
2 Oral-B Toothbrushes 1 @ $5.49 - $2.50 Sale, 1 @ $4.99 - $2 Sale - $1.50/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 - $2 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE + $1.02 Money-Maker!
2 Colgate Toothbrushes $4.99 ea - $2 ea Sale - $1/1 MC (magazines) x 2 - $2 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE!
4 boxes Ziploc Bags 2 @ $3.99 ea and 2 @ $3.99 ea - $5.96 Sale - $1/2 MC x 2 (newspaper) - $1/2 RAVC - $1 UP+Rewards x 2 = 4/$3
+ $1.43 Tax
- $3/15 Rite-Aid Survey Coupon
- $17 UP+Rewards used to Pay
Total OOP: $4.22, Earned $16 Up+Rewards for next week, and another $3/15 Survey Coupon Code!

ALDI Deals, starting 05/18/2011!

Here are some of the deals starting this week @ ALDI!

• Park view Super Dogs 20-1/4lb hot dogs 80 oz $4.99 ea
• Dakota's Pride Onion, Country-style, Home-style or Maple Baked Beans 28 oz $1.19 ea
• Season's Choice Waffle Fries 22 oz $1.79 ea
• Clancy's Bacon and Cheddar Potato Skins 5.5 oz $0.99 ea
• ALDI small Eco-friendly Bag $0.99 ea
• Pineapple $1.79 ea
• Sweet Corn $1.49/4 pk
• 3 lb bag Apples $1.79 ea
• Lettuce $0.79 ea
• L'oven Fresh Hot dog/Hamburger Buns12 oz $0.79 ea
• Reggano Pasta Salad Kits (Ranch and Bacon, Creamy Parmesan, or Tri-Color Italian) 6.2-7.5 oz $0.99 ea
• Burman's Yellow Mustard 14 oz $0.69 ea
• Burman's Ketchup 32 oz $1.19 ea
• Nature's Nectar Frozen Lemonade 12 oz $0.69 ea
• Savoritz Cheese Crackers 9 oz $1.19 ea

For more information about shopping at ALDI, visit their Homepage!