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ALDI Shopping Trip

I was very happy that I got to stop into ALDI Tuesday with my Mom and do some shopping!  I was EXTRA EXCITED when I saw a HUGE crate of blueberry pints marked to just $0.59 ea!!!  I wish I would have cleaned my freezer out before I went instead of when I came home, because at that price I would have bought a case!  Sorry no picture of my deals, but I will list them out so that you can see the prices and compare them to other stores so that you can get the best deal!

4 pints Blueberries @ $0.59 ea = 4/$2.36

1-2 lb container Red Grapes (these are super sweet & HUGE!) $2.78

1 box Buffalo Popcorn Shrimp(I thought these looked interesting and worth a try) $1.99

1 big jar Dill Hamburger Pickle Chips $1.49

1 loaf 12 Grain Bread (this turned out to be VERY good!)  $1.89

1-6 ct bag Large Cinnamon Raisin Bagels $0.79 (if I would have known they were on sale I would have grabbed another one!)

1 bag Mini Pretzels $1.29

3 cans Blueberry Pie Filling @ $1.99 ea = 3/$5.97

1 jar 16 oz Medium Salsa $1.69

3 boxes Peanut Butter Chocolate Wafer @ $0.99 ea = $2.97

Total OOP, no Tax!: $23.22

Febreeze Give Away & Review!

I was very lucky to be able to review some of Febreze's NEW products thanks to MyBlogSpark!  I received a box full of goodies to try out!  The flame-less luminary was very cool!  It takes batteries and you can change the shades which are different colors, designs and SCENTS!  I was able to try several different scents, including the cherry blossom, cranberry pear, and willow blossom.  The cranberry pear was delicious smelling!  The willow blossom was a very clean scent, kinda like a fresh load of laundry that's right out of the dryer!  Cherry blossom was definitely my favorite though; it was very 'springy,' and smelt like fresh flowers!

 Also I was able to try the No-Spill Wood Diffuser, in the Honey-suckle Orchid Scent.  At first I wasn't sure whether or not the diffuser would actually smell because of the way it is set up to be spill-proof.  But sure enough the scented liquid travels through the rod and up into the top block of wood.  It makes the wood slightly moist and wonderfully scented!  This particular scent has a very crisp and fresh aroma!  The only draw-back for me was the fact that the lid that you have to remove from the jar in order to insert the wooden rod was EXTREMELY difficult to remove.  My husband had to use pliers to remove it for me.  But other than that a wonderful and truly spill-proof product!

Last but certainly not least I am doing my VERY FIRST giveaway, and let me tell you, I am SUPER EXCITED about it!  This giveaway is very simple, it includes a $10 Wal-mart gift card (provided by MyBlogSpark) that the receiver can use to purchase a new Febreze Home Collection item.  Also included in the giveaway will be a Flame-less Luminary Shade and a coupon for each of the items in the Home Collection!  If you would like to be entered in this giveaway all you need to do is leave a comment stating which Home Collection item you are looking forward to trying.  If you would like an additional entry, follow my blog, or post this to your Twitter or Facebook feed to help spread the word about the awesomeness of the Febreze Home Collection.  If you choose to do any or all of the items required for an additional entry just leave a comment stating what you did for your extra entry and leave the link if applicable.
Thanks for your interest and GOOD LUCK to everyone!  This giveaway ends 9 pm EST Saturday July 17th, 2010.
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**"This product review was based on using complimentary Febreze products provided by P&G.  Bloggers also received a Walmart gift card to share with their readers.  P&G does not represent or warrant the accuracy of an statement or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blog-site."**

July 2010 Freezer Cooking Plan

This is really my first attempt at freezer cooking meals, so I thought I might as well go for it and make a good sized list, and then I'll know for next time how much I can actually get accomplished in a weekend!

1. Lasagna Roll-ups
2. Taco Meat
3. Marinara Meat Sauce
4. Scalloped Potatoes with Ham
5. Fajita Kits
6. Cookie Batters
7. Zucchini Nut Bread/Muffins
8. Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins/Loaves
9. No Bake Cookies

I'll be posting pictures and documenting my progress throughout the weekend, as I do have to work on Saturday - BOO!  But I think that if I put my mind to it, I can still get most if not all of my list accomplished!

See more Freezer Cooking Plans @ Life as Mom

CVS Trip #2

 Joe and I stopped into CVS again yesterday to pick up one of his prescription and a FREE $25 gift card!  I had also found my BOGO Free Sobe Coupons.  Here's what we came home with!

6 Sobe Life Waters (1 not pictured, Joe was thirsty) $1.59 ea - BOGO Free Sale x 3 - BOGO Free MC x 3 (1 was put in as $1.60?) = 6/$0.09

1 Schick Hydro Razor $9.99 - $1.02 Rain Check Sale Price - $5/1 MC - $6 ECB (rain check) = FREE + $2.03 MM!

1 3Muskateers Bar $0.89 - $0.39 Sale - $0.50/1 CVS C = FREE

1 St Ives Travel Face Scrub $1.49 - $2/1 CVS C = FREE + $0.51 MM!

2 CVS Panty-Liners $0.89 ea - $0.39 ea Sale - $1 ECB wyb 2 = 2 FREE

1-80 ct box Hefty Trash Bags $7.99 - $1 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 ECB = $3.99

1 Colgate Pro-Clinical Toothpaste $4.99 - $1 Rain Check Sale Price - $1/1 MC - $1/1 CVS C - $2 ECB (rain check) = FREE

2 Hallmark Birthday Cards $0.89 ea - $1/2 CVS C = 2/$0.78

+ $1.60 Tax

- $7.98 in ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $6.93, paid with FREE gift card, Earned $10 ECB's for next time!

Happy 3 year Anniversary!

 I know that I am a little late posting this, or more like we were a little late celebrating!  Joe and I celebrated our 3-year wedding anniversary on June 16th.  Joe and I always go to Dobbin House in Gettysburg, PA for dinner that night, however, things were very crazy this year for some reason.  So, this past Wednesday Joe and I decided that we had waited long enough and drove up to PA for our anniversary dinner!  It was super yummy!  He thought that I looked beautiful in my new dress as well.  Yeah for another wonderful year of happiness together and to many more!

This Week's CVS Trip!

 Joe and I were able to stop into CVS on the 5th to grab the weekly deals as the Museum was closed and I had the day off!  Here's what we ended up with:

2 CVS Panty-Liners $0.89 ea - $0.39 ea Sale - $1 ECB wyb 2 = 2 FREE

1 Got 2 B Hair Spray $6.29 - Free item MC = FREE

2-250 ct CVS B-6 Vitamins $8.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale = 2/$8.99

1 pkg Duracell AAA Batteries $4.99 - $2 Sale - $1/1 MC - $1 ECB = $0.99

2 Bio-True Contact Solutions $2.99 ea - $2.99 ECB x 2 = 2 FREE

1 pkg Schick Razors $1.29 - $2/1 MC adjusted to $1.29 = FRE

1 pkg Charmin TP $7.49 - $2 Sale - $1/1 MC - $1 ECB = $3.49

3 Oxy Face Cleansers $1.75 ea on Clearance (Joe kinda fell in LOVE with these, so since there was more on the shelf, I got what was left even though I didn't have a coupon for them - Gasp!) = 3/$5.25

+ Tax $0.84

- $5/25 CVS Coupon

- $19 ECB's used to Pay

Total OOP: $4.54, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $9.98 ECB's (including $1 from my Green Bag Tag) to use next time!

This Week's Rite-Aid Trip -- Money Making Renu!

 I LOVE it when I am able to get the things my family needs with little to no expense to me.  I love it even more when they pay me to take it home with me!

2 Renu Sensitive Solutions (bought in 2 separate Transactions for 2 SCR) $8.99 ea - $1.80 ea Sale - $2/1 Rite-Aid Values Coupon x 2 - $1/1 MC x 2 - $7.19 SCR x 2 = 2 FREE + $6 MM!!!

1 Gillette Fusion Shave Gel $4.49 - $2.25 Sale - $1/1 MC - $1 SCR = $0.24

2 Ocean Nasal Sprays $5.99 ea - $5 Sale ea = $0.99 ea = 2/$1.98

1 Rite-Aid Chives $0.99 - $0.20 Sale = $0.79

1 Oral-B Toothbrush $3.79 - $1.30 Sale - $1/1 MC - $2 UP+ Reward = FREE + $0.51 MM!

+ Tax $0.29

- $5/25 Rite-Aid Coupon

- $10 Up+ Reward Coupons

Total OOP: $4.17, paid with FREE gift card - $15.38 SCR Earned - $2 UP+ Rewards Earned = ALL FREE + $13.21 MONEY MAKER!!!!!!!!!!!!

Big Lots Trip -- Super Cheap Swiffer Cleaner!

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I was so happy that Joe and I had a chance to stop into Big Lots earlier this week!  I was able to get some AWESOME deals!

4 Swiffer Wet Jet Cleaning Fluids $1 ea!!!!!!!!!!  That is a SUPER AWESOME Price! = 4/$4

6 Meow Mix Cat Foods (Wet) $0.33 ea (Cooter was very happy to see these) = 6/$1.98

1 bottle Pure Vanilla Extract $3

1-6 pk Gatorade $1.50

1 bag Potato Chips $1

1 Drill Bit Set (Joe) $3

+ Tax $0.75

Total OOP: $15.23

Dollar Store Trip!

 I stopped into the Dollar store earlier this week and was very happy to find some new Rooster items for my kitchen!

3 Oxy Cleans $1 ea = $3

1-2 pk Pot Holders $1

1 Kitchen Towel $1

1 Oven Cleaner $1

1 pkg wooden spoons $1

1 Whisk $1

3 Storage Baskets $1 ea = $3

Not Pictured:

2 Hairsprays & 2 Plastic Cutlery $1 ea = $4 - $5 from Mom = + $1

+ Tax $0.90

Total: $10.90