Quick CVS Stop

Joe and I stopped into Super Fresh today to grab some bread flour and yeast so that I can play with my NEW bread maker this weekend while we are snowed in :-) We went next door to CVS to get the Power Bar Bites that were FREE after ECB's, and lo and behold they had the Oust back in stock -- YAY!!
2 cans Oust Surface and Air Spray $3.99 ea - BOGO Free MC $3.99 - $3 ECB x 2 (I should have only gotten 1, so I guess the limit is higher than 3!) = 2 FREE + $2.01 MM!
1 pkg Power Bar Gel Blasts $1.50 - $1.50 ECB = FREE (Joe is now addicted to these...)
+ Tax 0.48
- $3 ECB used to Pay
Total OOP: $2.97, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $7.50 in ECB's for next time!!!!

Rite-Aid Trip this Week

Stopped into Rite-Aid to transfer a prescription and get a FREE $25 gift card, but while I was there, you know I had to shop for some deals... Here's what I ended up with... (this was done in 2 transactions)
2 Colgate Advanced Whitening Toothpastes $3.99 ea - $1 ea Sale - $2 SCR x 2 - $1/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE + $0.02 MM*
2 Advil 40 ct Liquid-gels $6.99 ea - $2.50 ea Sale - $2/1 MC x 1 (had 2 but forgot to use 1 - ugh!) - $1 SCR x 2 - $4.49 Mail-in Rebate (MIR) x 2 = 2 FREE + $4 MM!
2 Blink Gel Tears $11.99 - $4 ea Sale - $7.99 SCR x 2 - $2/1 MC x 2 = 2 FREE + $4 MM
4 Kleenex Tissues 75 ct $2.49 ea - BOGO Free Sale x 2 - $1/2 Rite-Aid Values C (RAVC) x 2 = 4/$2.98 + I earned 4 Bonus Tickets for their Game of Life!
4 Chex Mixes $0.99 ea - $1/2 RAVC x 2 - $0.50/2 MC x 2 = 4/$0.96
1 Right Guard Sport Gel Deodorant $3.29 but clearanced to $1.64 - Free item coupon for RA's Game of Life Tickets = FREE
+ Tax $0.16
- $5/$20 Purchase RA coupon
Total OOP: $17.04 - Expected SCR $21.98 - Expected MIR $4.49 x 2 = Net OOP: ALL FREE + $13.92 MONEY MAKER!!!!
*These items were donated

CVS Trip #2

I know, I'm addicted to cheap fish oil, but it is something that I need to take, so when I can get a good deal on it, I DEFINITELY take advantage of it... :-)
4 Nature's Bounty Fish Oil 120 ct Bonus bottles $10.49 ea - BOGO Free Sale x 2 - $1/1 MC x 4 - $3 ECB wyb 2 x 2 = 4/$10.98
1 - 84 ct Combo pk Cottonelle Wipes $5.98 - $0.50/1 MC - $3 ECB = $2.48
1 Schick Quattro Men's Trimmer $11.99 - Free item CVS coupon received in the mail = FREE
Tax $0.92
- $5/30 Purchase coupon
- $4 ECB's used to pay (left most of mine at home, I HATE it when I do that!)
Total OOP: $14.38, paid on FREE gift card + Earned $10 RR's for next time (includes $1 for Green Bag Tag)!!!

Walgreen's -- Rolling those RR's!!

I did three transactions and Walgreen's this week, to try and keep my OOP as low as possible...
Transaction #1:
1 Royal Gelatin $0.69 - $0.49 in-ad coupon = $0.20
1 Lypsyl Lip Balm $2.99 - $2 RR = $0.99
1 Puffs Tissues $1.39 - $0.50 in-ad coupon - $1/1 MC = FREE + $0.11 MM!
+ Tax $0.24
- $3 RR's used to Pay
Total OOP: $0.32 + Received $2 RR to use next time

Transaction #2:
1 Blink Gel Tears $7.99 - $2/1 MC - $8 RR = FREE + $2.01 MM
2 - 3M Transparent Tape $1.29 ea - $1.80 in-ad coupon = 2/$0.78
+ Tax $0.05
- $4 RR's used to Pay
Total OOP: $2.82 + Received $8 RR to use next time

Transaction #3:
1 Joint Juice 30 ct (this is a monthly deal!) $10 - $10 RR = FREE
1 - 3M Transparent Tape $1.29 - $0.90 in-ad coupon = $0.39
+ Tax $0.03
- $10 RR's used to Pay
Total OOP: $0.42 + Received $10 RR to use next time

Grand Total OOP: $3.56 + Earned $20 RR's to use next time! Total Savings -- $38.18 or 91% -- WOW!!!

Martin's Stop this week

This was probably one of the biggest hauls I've had from Martin's, but what can I say, they had some really good deals this week...
6 bags Kraft Shredded Cheeses (bought in 2 transactions, 3 ea) $3.25 ea - $1.25 ea Sale - $1/2 MC x 2 - Bonus Savings $1/3 or $2 total = 6/$8
2 Old El Paso Ready-Sides $1.69 ea - $0.69 ea Sale - $0.50/1 MC doubled x 2 = 2 FREE + Received a $1 Catalina for my next shopping trip = MM!!*
1 Old El Paso Fajita Seasoning $0.79 - MC Free Seasoning wyb any 2 Old El Paso items = FREE
4 McCormick Fajita Seasonings $0.83 ea - $0.33 ea Sale - $1/4 MC = 4/$1
2 cans Rotel Tomatoes $1.29 ea - $0.29 ea Sale - $0.55/2 MC doubled = 2/$0.90
1 box Post Shredded Wheat Cereal $3.25 - $1.25 Sale - $2/1 MC = FREE
1 Hallmark Card $0.99 - $0.50/1 Martin's Coupon = $0.49
2 - 5 ct cans Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $1.35 ea - $0.50/1 MC doubled x 2 = $0.35 ea or 2/$0.70
2 Wisk Detergents $6.45 ea - BOGO Free Sale - $2/1 MC x 2 = $2.45/2 (WOW!)
+ Tax $0.45
Total OOP: $49.41 - 36.97 Coupons & Sales = OOP $12.89 + Earned $1 OYNO Catalina = Net OOP: $11.89 -- Savings of 77% -- YAY!!!!!
* These Items were donated

Wal-Mart Stocking up Trip

Joe and I also went to the Super Wal-mart in Hanover to do a little stocking up...

2 - 4 pks Yoplait Delight Yogurt (my sinful indulgence) $2 ea - $1/1 MC x 2 = $1 ea or $2/2

1 GV gallon Milk 2% $2.88

1 - 10 lb bag GV Granulated Sugar $5.48

1 big container Kraft Real Mayo $4.44

4 String Cheese Sticks $0.25 ea = $1/4 (this is actually cheaper than buying them in a bag)

1 - 6 lb bag Jasmine Rice $4.48

2 Jiffy Pizza Crust Mixes $0.48 ea = $0.98/2

1 GV Pizza Crust Mix (to try) $0.44

1 container Crystal Light (makes 16 qts) $2.98 (on Sale!)

3 Bananas $0.82

2 Spray Paints (not pictured) $0.96 ea = $1.92/2

3 Drill Bits (not pictured) $1.64, $2.14 & $3.34 = $7.12

2 Glass Jars for my Pantry!!! (YAY!) $3.97 ea = 2/$7.94

0.45 lb Bulk Coffee $4.04 - $4/1 MC (from this past week's Sunday paper) $0.04!

0.48 lb Bulk Coffee $4.31 - $4/1 MC (same as above) = $0.31!

+ Tax $1.21

Total OOP: $44.04 - Joe's Stuff & Jars, with Tax (different budget) $18.19 = $25.85

ALDI Stocking up Trip!!!

I have been waiting all month for this trip to ALDI; I love that store!!!
2 boxes Taco Shells $0.99 ea = $1.98/2
2 pkgs Flour Tortillas $0.99 ea = $1.98/2
1 - 2 pk French Bread Pizzas $1.99 (I'm excited to try these!)
2 Avocados $0.49 ea = $0.98/2
1 pkg Broccoli Crowns $0.89
1 jar Mild Salsa $1.49
1 - 8 oz Brick of Mild Cheddar $1.79
1 tub Hummus (for Joe of course...) $1.69
1 - pk Romaine Hearts $1.99
1 cont. Parmesan and Romano Shaker Cheese $2.49
2 cans Stewed Tomatoes $0.55 ea = $1.10/2
1 Guacamole Mix $0.49
1 - 6 ct Large Cinnamon Raisin Bagels $0.69 (not sure why, but if I would have known sooner, I would have went back in and bought several for the freezer)
1 - 6 ct Large Plain Bagels $1.39
2 bags Mini Pretzels $1.29 ea = $2.58/2
1 bag Doritos (also for Joe...) $0.99
Total OOP: $24.51 -- WOW!! That's a LOT of stuff for less than $25!!!

Quick Shopper's Doubles Trip

As you know Shopper's has been doubling coupons this week (today's the last day), and I thought that I would take full advantage of the deals...
2 - 2 pks Country Crock Margarine $2.29 ea - $0.50/1 MC Tripled x 2 = $0.79 ea or $1.58/2
- $0.05 Reusable Bag Credit
Total OOP: $1.53 -- Saved 66% or $3.05 -- SWEET!

CVS Trip #1 for this Week

Joe and I went to CVS on Sunday to grab all of the AWESOME deals that they have this week, including cheap fish oil and money-making Dove body wash...

Transaction #1:
4 - 100 ct boxes Lipton Tea bags $4.79 ea - $2.49 ea Sale - $1/2 MC x 2 - $3 ECB wyb $10 = $5/4
1 Theraflu $6.49 - $0.50 Sale - $2/1 MC - $2 ECB = $1.99
1 CVS Ibuprofen 100 ct Twin pk $3.99 - $0.10 Sale - $1 ECB = $2.89
2 Cottonelle Wipes Combo pks $5.98 ea - $0.50/1 MC x 2 - $3 ECB ea = $2.48 ea or $4.96/2
+ $0.61 Tax
- $5/30 Purchase CVS Coupon
- $17.98 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $4.47 paid with FREE gift card + Earned $12 ECB's for next time!

Transaction #2:
1 Colgate Toothpaste $3.29 - $0.30 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 ECB = FREE + $0.01 MM
2 bottles CVS Calcium 75 ct ea $4.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale $4.99 = $4.99/2
2 bottles Nature's Bounty Fish Oil 120 ct Bonus pks $10.49 ea - BOGO Free Sale $10.49 - $1/1 MC x 2 - $3 ECB wyb 2 = $5.49/2
2 bottles Dove Body wash $5.49 ea - $1.25/1 MC x 2 - $5.49 ECB ea = 2 FREE + $2.50 MM
3 Power Bar Gel-Bites $1.69 ea - $1/1 MC (from a recent sample) x 3 = $0.69 ea or $2.07/3
+ $0.45 Tax
- $5/30 Purchase CVS Coupon
- $20 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $1.47 paid on FREE gift card + Earned $15.98 ECB's for next time!

Manu Plan Monday!!

This week marks the end of the 'official' Eat from the Pantry Challenge, but for Joe and I, we are going to try it for another month, or at least 2 more weeks, we'll see. As for the menu this week...
Breakfasts: Cereal, Cream of Wheat, Sweet breads/muffins (from the freezer...), fruit &/or yogurt

Lunches: Leftovers, Grilled Cheese sandwiches, canned Soups or PBJ

Dinners:
Sunday - Hot dogs and Velveeta Shells & Cheese
Monday - Homemade Scalloped potatoes with Ham, recipe Here, served with Salad and Homemade Dill Dressing & Steamed Broccoli
Tuesday - Fish Sticks, Baked Potatoes, Broccoli with Cheese & Salad with Homemade Dressing
Wednesday - Tacos with Mexican Rice & Corn
Thursday - Eggs with Fried Potatoes & Toast, with Homemade Applesauce or canned Fruit
Friday - Homemade Pizza (Cheese for me & Sausage, pepperoni, peppers & onions for Joe), probably served with Salad
Saturday - Italian Meatloaf with Green beans & Buttered Potatoes, probably served with more Salad
**In case you didn't notice I have some potatoes in the pantry that need to be used up V-E-R-Y soon, so, lots of potatoes in the menu this week....
How's everyone else's menu looking?