Sunday's Big Lots Trip!

After Rite-Aid, Joe and I noticed that Big Lots was having a 20% off with coupon sale.  So we stopped in to see if we could get a coupon, and we did!  We picked up a few stock-up deals, and a couple of things for Joe's grandfather, which he paid us back for.  Here's what we ended up with...

2-4 lb cartons of Epsom Salt $2.70 ea - $0.54 ea coupon = $2.16 ea or 2/$4.32 ($0.54/lb!)
2 bottles Hydrogen Peroxide $0.50 ea - $0.10 ea coupon = 2/$0.80
2 Newman's Own Organic Oreo Cookies $1.30 ea - $0.26 ea coupon = $1.04 ea or 2/$2.08
1 bag Waffle Pretzels $1.30 - $0.26 coupon = $1.04
1 pkg Pro Weld (for Joe's grandfather) $3 - $0.60 coupon = $2.40 (got paid back for so zero for us)
1 bottle Fuel Injector Cleaner (for Joe's grandfather) $2 - $0.40 coupon = $1.60 (got paid back for so zero for us)
+ $0.55 Tax
Total OOP: $12.79 - $4 Cash Earned = Net OOP: $8.79!

Sunday's Rite-Aid Trip

 Joe and I stopped into Rite-Aid on the way home from Pap's house yesterday.  I'm going to have to go to the Rite-Aid on the other side of town later this week, because the Rite-Aid I went to last night, had nothing in stock.  I did pick up a few things though...

1-2 pk Soft Lips $3.99 - $0.80 card discount - $3/1 in-ad Coupon = $0.19

1-10 oz Revitalens Solution $9.99 - $2 Sale - $2/1 MC (newspaper) - $4/1 UP+Rewards = $1.99

1-16 oz TN Dickinson Witch Hazel $6.49 - $1.30 card discount - $2/1 MC (peelie on bottle) - $2/1 in-ad Coupon - $1 UP+Reward = $0.19

- $2 UP+Rewards used to Pay

Total OOP, no tax: $5.37, Earned $5 UP+Rewards!

Menu Plan Monday: March 5th, 2012!

This week Joe and I are working on our bookcase in the office.  We found a free HUGE bookcase along the side of the road that someone was getting rid of because it had no shelves.  I going to post the final product later this week - YEAH!!!  Here's what's on the menu this week...

Breakfasts: Cereal, Cream of Wheat, or Fruit/yogurt/flax Smoothies

Lunches: Leftovers, Sandwiches or Salads

Dinner Choices:

Out!

Fried Potatoes and Onions with Eggs, Bacon, and Toast

Chili and Salad

Baked Penne Pasta with Sauteed Green Beans, Salad, and Garlic Bread

Leftover Buffet

Crock-pot Pulled Pork and Salad and Baked French Fries

Homemade Pizza with Salad

For more AWESOME Menu Plans, visit Org Junkie!

Weekly Spending Report: 02/26-03/03/2012

Here's this week's Spending Report...

• Monday's Shopper's Trip (no post, just milk and chips): $5.59 oop
• Wednesday's Shopper's Trip (no post, just bacon, potatoes, and donuts - shh... don't tell anyone): $9.48 oop
• Saturday's Rite-Aid Trip (no post, just 2 Newspapers and 1 Snickers bar, used $4 UP+Rewards to pay): $0.76 oop with Tax

Total OOP: $15.83!  Much better than last week, but that tends to happen when you are sick and don't go shopping ;-)

Weekly Spending Report: 02/19-25/2012!

 
Here are this week's spending totals...

• Tuesday's Micheal's Trip: $13.57 oop
• Thursday's ALDI Trip (no post, just stocked back up on snacks and produce): $23.66 oop
• Thursday's Big Lots Trip (no post, just organic Oreos and organizing baskets): $5.44 oop
• Saturday's Target Trip: $13.49 oop
• Saturday's Shopper's Trip (no post, just bread, Alfredo Sauce, and Shrimp): $13.56 oop
• Saturday's Rite-Aid Trip (no post, just 2 newspapers, used a UP+ to help pay): $0.40 oop

Total OOP: $70.12 oop, no rewards or anything, tough week :-(

Last Week's Micheal's Trip

 I did get the chance last week to stop into Micheal's with my mom and do a little shopping.  I hadn't been there in so long, it was hard to contain myself, but I did.  I managed to stock back up on ribbon for crafts and present wrapping as well as get a couple Christmas presents...

3 Tin Calenders $3 ea - $1.20 Coupon (40% off 1) = 3/$7.80 (only $2.60 ea!)

4 Rolls of Ribbon on Clearance for $1 ea = 4/$4

1 Roll of Wrapping Paper $1

+ $0.77 Tax

Total OOP: $13.57!

Last Week's Target Trip

 Saturday Joe and I stumbled into Target to use some coupons up before they expired.  I was able to get quite a few good deals.  And I am REALLY hoping that they do the gift card deal with Purina Cat Chow soon, because we are almost out!  Here's what we ended up with...

2 Method Cleaning Sprays $2.69 ea on Sale - $1/1 Target Coupon (TC) x 2 = $1.69 ea or 2/$3.38

2 Up & Up Dryer Sheets $1.37 ea - $0.75/1 TC x 2 = $0.62 ea or 2/$1.24

2 pks Mentos UP2U Gum $1.29 ea - $0.55/1 TC x 2 - $1/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.52 Money-maker!

2 boxes Annie's Mac and Cheese $1.77 ea = 2/$3.54

2 boxes Market Pantry Mac and Cheese $0.72 ea - $0.72/1 TC ($1 ea, both adjusted down to the price of the item) = 2 FREE!

2 Yes to Carrots Body Butter (Travel Sized) $1.99 ea - $2/1 MC (no longer available) x 2 = 2 FREE!

1 Up & Up Chewable Vitamins $4.59 - $1/1 TC = $3.59

2 Anti-Itch Creams $1.92 ea - $1/1 TC x 2 = $0.92 ea or 2/$1.84

+ $0.49 Tax

Total OOP: $29.18 - $15.69 Savings/Coupons = Net OOP: $13.49, Savings of 54%!!!

Aldi Deals, Starting 02/29/2012!

Here are a few of the deals for this week...

• Benita 6 inch Fajita Flour Tortillas 20 ct/26 oz $1.49 ea
• Benita 10 inch Burrito Flour Tortillas 8 ct/20 oz $1.29 ea
• Benita Mexican Style Corn 11 oz $0.79 ea
• Benita Mexican Fiesta Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz $0.59 ea
• Benita Diced Green Chiles 4 oz $0.59 ea
• Benita Tortilla Triangles 13 oz $1.49 ea
• Benita Pasta or Rice Mix, Jalapeno Jack or Nacho Cheese Pasta and Sauce, or Fiesta Taco Rice 4.4-5.4 oz $0.89 ea
• Casa Mamita Taco Seasoning 1 oz $0.35 ea
• Casa Mamita Taco Shells 4.6 oz $0.99 ea
• Chef's Cupboard Tortilla Soup Mix 4.5 oz $1.99 ea
• Happy Harvest Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz $0.59 ea
• Savoritz Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Snack Crackers 7 oz $1.49 ea
• Season's Choice Shredded Hash-browns 26 oz $1.49 ea
• Fit and Active Banana Cream Pie, or Lemon Cream Pie Non-fat Yogurt 6 oz $0.39 ea
• Happy Farms Shredded or Block Cheese 8 oz $1.79 ea
• Sea Queen Bay Scallops 120-150 ct 16 oz $5.99 ea
• Sea Queen Battered Fish Tenders 18 oz $2.99 ea
• Sea Queen Tilapia Fillets 32 oz $5.99 ea
• Sea Queen Wild Caught Salmon Fillets 16 oz $3.99 ea
• Breakfast Best Heat and Serve Patties 6.4 oz $0.99 ea
• Avocados $0.59 ea
• California Mandarins (Cuties) $1.69/2 lbs
• Roma Tomatoes 16 oz pkg $0.89 ea
• Mangoes $0.89 ea
• Red Onions 2 lb bag $0.69 ea
• Red Delicious Apples 3 lb bag $1.89 ea
• Gardenline Seed Packets, Assorted Varieties $0.49 ea

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

Cleaning and Organizing Progress!

I have been slowly chipping away at organizing the whole house.  I have been trying to do one 

shelf/cupboard/drawer a day, and so far that has been working well.  One of the first projects I did was the pantry cupboard.  I forgot to take a before picture of the top section, but it was just as bad as the bottom.  Here's the bottom before...

The Top After.  I now have a place to store my aluminum trays for the baked goods I sell.

The bottom after.  I now have a 'shelf' for trash bags, one for light bulbs, and one for misc things like ant and mouse traps.  plus the vacuum and mop accessories have their own basket.

Menu Plan Monday: February 27, 2012!

I can't believe that February is already coming to an end, and Thursday will be the first of March!  The year is flying by before my eyes, and I can hardly believe it!  Joe and I got a lot accomplished last week in his Grandfather's basement.  We hope to go down again one day this week, and finish the room we are working on, one down, four to go, ugh!  Anyway, we ended up having more leftovers to eat this week than usual, so we have a couple meals to carry over into this week.  But, that's okay with me, as they are some family favorites!  Here's what's cooking this week...

Breakfasts: Cereal, Yogurt/Fruit/Flax Smoothies, Cream of Wheat, and/or Yogurt with Granola

Lunches: Leftovers, Chili's on Sunday with Joe's Family, Sandwiches, Salads, and/or Soup

Dinner Choices:

• Homemade Pizza with Salad
• Leftover Buffet
• Macaroni and Cheese with Hotdogs and a Steamed Vegetable
• Taco Salads with Homemade Guacamole!
• Fried Potatoes and Onions with Eggs and Toast, and maybe Bacon too (this was so yummy last week, so we are having it again!); Cooked Apples for Dessert
• Baked Penne Pasta with Salad and Garlic Bread
• Crock-Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Baked French Fries and Salad

For more AWESOME Menu Plans, visit Org Junkie!