Tuesday's Rite-Aid Trip

Tuesday while I was out grocery shopping with my mom, I stopped into Rite-Aid for a few deals this week, and was able to stock back up on my vitamins while I was there!  Here's what I ended up with...

1-4 pk Bodi Heat Patches $3.99 - $1 Sale - $2.99 SCR = FREE!
2 bottles Shout $4.19 and $3.99 - $1.69 and $1.49 Sale - $0.55/1 MC x 2 (magazines) - $2 UP+Reward wyb 2 = 2/$1.90
2-80 ct Sundown Naturals B-100 Vitamins $10.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale ($10.99) - $1/1 MC x 2 = 2/$8.99
2 small Jar Candles (these smell so yummy!) $1.29 ea - $0.29 ea Sale = 2/$2
+ $0.42 Tax
- $5 UP+Rewards used to Pay
Total OOP: $13.30, Earned $2.99 SCR and $2 UP+Reward!

ALDI Deals, Starting 04/18/2012!

Here are some of this week's ALDI Deals...

• Vine Ripe Tomatoes 24 oz $1.39 ea
• Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz $0.69 ea
• Multicolored Peppers 14 oz $1.59 ea
• Little Salad Bar Spring Mix $0.99 ea
• Red Onions 2 lbs $0.99 ea
• Cucumbers $0.29 ea
• Benton's Waffle Bowls 7 oz $1.69 ea
• Benton's Fudge Striped Shortbread Cookies 13 oz $1.19 ea
• Berryhill Ice Cream Toppings Hot Fudge or Caramel 16-17 oz $1.99 ea
• Fit and Active or Millville Cereal Bars, Assorted Varieties 4.86-10.4 oz $1.49 ea
• Fit and Active Super Fruit Bars 6 pk $1.99 ea
• Freshline Glass Cleaner 32 oz $0.89 ea
• Friendly Farms Aerosol Whipped Light Cream 7 oz $1.49 ea
• Mama Cozzi's Ciabatta Rolls with Cheese 10 oz $2.29 ea
• Nature's Nectar Fruit Juices, Assorted Varieties 64 oz $1.49 ea 
• Puraqua  Purified Water 6 pk $0.99 ea
• Range Master Grill Toppers, Flat or Wok Style $5.99 ea
• Savoritz Oyster Crackers 10 oz $0.89 ea
• Savoritz for Kids Cheese Dip and Cracker Sticks 5 oz $0.95 ea
• Season's Choice Whole Onion Rings 16 oz $1.99 ea
• Spectracide Ready-to-use Weed Stop, Bug Stop, or Weed and Grass Killer 1 gallon $4.99 ea

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

Menu Plan Monday: April 16th 2012!

This week is going to be slightly hectic.  There are errands to be run, a volunteer dinner to attend, and a flea market to get ready for.  Needless to say, the meals will be simple, with nothing new going on.  Here's what on the menu this week...

Breakfasts: Cereal, Toast, Yogurt and Granola, and/or Fruit

Lunches: Leftovers, Salad, Soup, Sandwiches, or a combination of any of the 4, or anything that doesn't get cooked for dinner and we have the ingredients for.

Dinner Choices:

Leftover Buffet

Popcorn Shrimp with Jasmine Rice and Steamed Asparagus 

Spaghetti with Garlic Bread, Salad, and a Vegetable

Fried Ham Slices with Hominy and a Vegetable

Cobb Salads (made with Leftover Ham and Turkey from the Freezer)

Volunteer Dinner

Out :-)

French Toast with Strawberries

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Saturday's CVS Trip

On Thursday I finally made it into CVS to get a few good deals.  This is what I ended up with...

1 Venus Breeze Razor $11.99 - $2.50 Sale - $2/1 MC (newspaper) - $4 ECB = $3.49

1 Lady Speed Stick Deodorant $3.69 - $0.70 Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $1.50 ECB = $0.49

1 box Always Pads $5.49 - $1.50 Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $2 ECB = $0.99

+ $0.59 Tax

- $5.50 ECB's used to Pay

- $3.09 Gift Card used to Pay

Total OOP: $4.47, Earned $7.50 ECB's!

Weekly Spending Report: 04/08-14/2012!

Here's this week's spending report...

• Monday's Rite-Aid Trip: $5.39 oop, Earned $14 UP+Rewards
• Tuesday's Rite-Aid Trip: $4.34 oop, Earned $5 UP+Rewards
• Thursday's ALDI Trip: $15.49 oop
• Thursday's CVS Trip: $4.47 oop, Earned $7.50 ECB's
• Saturday's Shopper's Trip (no post, just 2 newspapers and Organic Milk): $7.79 oop
• Saturday's Rite-Aid Liquors Trip (no post, just wine coolers): $8.70 oop

Total OOP: $46.18 - $26.50 Earned Rewards = Net OOP: $19.68!!!  Savings of 57%!

Thursday's ALDI Trip

Last Thursday I had the chance to stop into ALDI while my mom and I were up in Hanover.  Here's what I picked up...

2 boxes Spring Confetti Cake Mix $0.69 ea (marked-down) = 2/$1.38

2 boxes Honey and Oat Granola Bars (for mom, not pictured) $1.49 ea = 2/$2.98

4 boxes All-Natural Stevia Sweetener $1.99 ea = 4/$7.96

1 bag Pinto Beans $1.99

4 pouches Yogurt Raisins (for Joe) $1.79 ea = 4/$7.16

2 tubs Sour Cream (not pictured) $1.19 ea = 2/$2.38

3 blocks Colby Cheese (not pictured, 2 were for mom) $1.79 ea = 3/$5.37

1 lb Butter $2.29

2 tubs Shredded Parmesan Cheese $1.99 ea = 2/$3.98

- $20 from Mom for her items (and I was allowed to apply the rest to my purchases!)

Total OOP: $15.49!

Last Tuesday's Rite-Aid Trip!

I stopped into Rite-Aid again on Tuesday while I was out grocery shopping with my mom.  Here are the deals I managed to find...

2 pkgs Stay Free Pads $3.99 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $2/2 MC (newspaper) - $3 UP+Rewards wyb 2 = 2/$1

1 pkg Always Pads $5.49 - $1.50 Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $2 UP+Rewards = $0.99

1 Colgate Optic White Toothbrush $4.99 - $1 card discount - $3/1 Rite-Aid Coupon = $0.99

2 small Candles (these smell so yummy!) $1.29 ea - $0.29 ea Sale wyb 2 = 2/$2

+ $0.36 Tax

- $6 UP+Rewards used to Pay

Total OOP: $4.34, Earned $5 UP+Rewards!

Last Monday's Rite-Aid Trip

Monday Joe and I ran a few errands in town, and stopped into Rite-Aid to pick up the deals for this week.  Here's what we managed to find...

4 EOS Shave Creams $3.99 ea - $1 ea Sale - $2 UP+Rewards x 4 = $0.99 ea or 4/$3.96

2 pkgs Stay Free Pads $3.99 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 (newspaper) - $3 UP+Rewards wyb 2 = 2/$1

2 pkgs OB Tampons $4.99 ea - $1.99 ea Sale - $0.75/1 MC x 2 (newspaper) - $3 UP+Rewards wyb 2 = 2/$1.50

2 Cadbury Creme Eggs (for Joe) $0.99 ea - $0.50 ea clearance - $0.50/2 Rite-Aid Coupon = 2/$0.48

2 tubes Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste $6.29 ea - BOGO Free Sale $6.29 - $1/1 MC x 2 (newspaper) - $3/1 Rite-Aid Coupon = 2/$1.29

+ $1.16 Tax
- $10 SCR Check used to Pay
- $8 UP+Rewards used to Pay

Total OOP: $5.39, Earned $14 UP+Rewards!

ALDI Deals, Starting 04/11/2012!

Here are a few deals for this week...

• Weds. April 11th ONLY: Jumbo Pk Fresh Chicken Breasts $1.69/lb!
• Del Monte Pineapple $1.59 ea
• Strawberries $1.59/lb
• Pears $0.99/4 pk
• Navel Oranges $1.39/4 lb bag
• Mangoes $0.59 ea
• Cantaloupes $0.99 ea
• Deutsche Kuche German Breads, assorted varieties 17.6 oz $1.49 ea
• Deutsche Kuche Pound Cake 14 oz $1.99 ea
• Deutsche Kuche Pretzel Crackers 6 oz $1.69 ea
• Deutsche Kuche German Style Sauerkraut or Red Cabbage with Apples 24 oz $1.69 ea
• Fit and Active 14 Calorie Bars (frozen) 17.5 oz $1.99 ea
• Friendly Farms All Natural Chocolate Almond Milk 64 oz $2.49 ea
• Gardenline Fruit and Vegetable Bulbs, assorted varieties $2.49 ea
• Gardenline Spring Bulbs and Perennials $1.69 ea
• Gardenline Tool Utility Rack 23x30x14.25" $9.99 ea
• Vanderwall Heavy-duty Black Shelving 18"Dx36"Wx72"H $39.99 (Great for your stockpile!)

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

Assignment #2: Fridge Organized and Cleaned!

This was an assignment that I have been dreading for some time now.  I have been putting it off again and again, and finally decided that I would wait until I did my spring cleaning.  Well, since Crystal at Money Saving Mom has started the series, '4 Weeks to a More Organized Home,' I decided to jump on the band-wagon with her and tackle this chore.  Below you will see my before pictures, don't judge, even someone as OCD as I am has things that they hate to do, mine is deep cleaning the fridge, in case you hadn't guess.  Here we go...

This spot was my main concern, as I have NO idea what the heck it is!

The door was stuff full of misc. items

The fruit and vegetable drawers were far from tidy

And, the shelves were disgusting.  You don't really notice how dirty your fridge is until you take all the food out and put it in natural light, and then you are horrified with yourself.  But anyway, this is the after...

So much more organized, clean, and sanitary!  Everything has a place, and it is going to stay sparkly, if it kills me, which it might!

This is the door after.  I cleaned out a few things, and after scraping condiment drippings from the inside of the cubbies, I decided to line each with a dish cloth for easy upkeep and clean-up.

While I was in the kitchen waiting for dinner to cook, I went through my misc kitchen utensil drawer, and decided that these items could go to a better home, and so into the flea market box they went.  

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