Saturday, January 29, 2011

Sunday's Quick Rite-Aid Stop

The Rite-Aid deals this week were a little lacking, but that's okay, we all need a break every once in a while.  I stopped in for the free light bulbs and some cranberry juice.  Here's what I ended up with...
2-4 pks Light Bulbs $3.99 ea - $2 ea Sale - $1.99 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE!
1 Cranberry Juice $3.49 - $1.50 Sale = $1.99
1 Oral Antiseptic (for Joe's tooth) $4.99 - $1 card discount = $3.99 (this was $8 at CVS!)
2 Spray and Wash Stain removers $3.79 ea - $1.79 ea Sale - $0.75/1 MC x 2 - $1 UP+Rewards wyb 2 = 2/$1.50
+ $0.48 Tax
- $11 UP+Rewards used to Pay
Total OOP: $1.94, Earned $4.98 UP+Rewards for next time!

Sunday's Food Lion and B&B Works Stop

I stopped out to the mall Sunday afternoon to grab the free lotion and stopped out at Food Lion while I was out and got the two lotions for $0.79 ea after sale and coupons.
Total Spent: $1.58!  Saved: $4.42!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Sunday's (01/23/2011) CVS Stop

The deals are seriously lacking at CVS lately.  I was able to get the last free mouthwash and some detergent and calcium for my mom...
2 Xtra Detergents (for my mom) $2.99 ea - $1.50 ea Sale = $1.49 ea or 2/$2.98
1-300 ct Calcium + Vitamin D (for my mom) $11.49 - $5 Sale = $6.49
1 Crest Pro-Health Rinse $5.49 - $1.50 Sale - $2/1 MC (newspaper) - $3.99 ECB's = FREE + $2 MM!
+ $0.18 Tax
- $10 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $1.64, paid with FREE gift card.  Earned $3.99 ECB's back and $10 from my Mom.

Saturday's (01/22/2011) Rite-Aid Stop - More FREE Food!

Joe and I stopped into Rite-Aid again on Saturday to get some more of the FREE TGI Friday's snacks.  Here's what we ended up with...
6 bags TGI Friday's Potato Skins Snacks (4 not pictured) $2.19 ea - $1.22 ea Sale - $1 UP+Rewards x 6 = 6 FREE + $0.18 MM!
2 bags Ricola Cough Drops $2.49 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1/2 MC (newspaper) - $1 UP+Rewards wyb 2 = $2/1
2 bags Halls Cough Drops $2.49 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1/1 MC (no longer available to print) x 2 - $1 UP+Rewards wyb 2 = 2 FREE!
1 Clearasil Face Soap $5.49 - $1.10 card discount - $2/1 in-ad Coupon - $2/1 MC - $1 UP+Rewards = FREE + $0.61 MM!
1 box Rite-Aid Tissues + Aloe $1.99 - $0.99 Sale - $1 UP+Rewards = FREE
2 Zantac 150 Cool Mint 24 ct $10.49 ea - $2.50 ea Sale - $5/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 - $2 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2/$1.98
+ $0.33 Tax
- $12 UP+Rewards used to Pay
Total OOP: $4.52, Earned $14 UP+Rewards + my $20 Resolution Reward as well!!!!

Works for Me Wednesday: 01/26/2011!

I know that this post is a little past due, with Christmas being over, however, I personally like to prepare for Christmas all year long.  Christmas is by far my favorite holiday as it gets celebrated for the entire month, and there is so much to do and see and plenty of opportunities to see and visit with family.  Through out the year Joe and I occasional purchase candies after holidays on sale.  Joe has a serious sweet tooth, so that is how I keep his cravings at bay, and our budget in-tacked.  :-)  Below is an empty carton from Gertrude Hawk.  I purchased the Paula Dean gift tags at Micheal's last year on clearance, for about $0.75 ea.  Tacky glue is something that all crafters should have on hand at all times.  I try not to be a waster, and when I come across things that I think new life can be given to, I do.  Here is what I came up with...
I glued a holiday gift tag over the front candy label of the box, and made a really adorable cookie holder.  I gave away several of these this past Christmas, and everyone really thought they were adorable!
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Last Sunday's (01/16/2011) CVS Trip

We were in desperate need of TP, and since Joe really likes Charmin, I figured that since there was a deal at CVS, we would go ahead and get that.  I did have to do 2 transactions, as I only had $10 ECB's to start with.  Here's how it went down...
Transaction #1:
2 Tom's of Maine Deodorants $5.49 ea - $1.50 ea Sale - $3 ECB's x 2 = 2/$1.98
1 Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste $3.99 - $1 Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $2 ECB's = FREE!
1 Oral-B Satin Care Floss $4.19 - $1.20 Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper) - $2 ECB's = FREE!
6 Puffs Plus Lotion Tissues (we have used up a LOT of tissues from my stash due to my constant head cold - BOO!) $1.99 ea - $1 ea Sale - $1/6 MC (newspaper) = 6/$4.94
4 pks Orbit Gum $1.29 ea - BOGO Free Sale x 2 - BOGO Free MC x 1 (each for a $1) = 4/$0.58
+ $1.35 Tax
- $10 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $8.83, paid with FREE gift card + Earned $10 ECB's back!

Transaction #2:
2 HUGE pkgs of Charmin TP $14.99 ea - $5 ea Sale - $1/1 MC (newspaper and P&G mailer) x 2 - $10 ECB's wyb $25 P&G products = $2/$7.98
+ $1.20 Tax
- $10 ECB's used to Pay
Total OOP: $9.18, paid with FREE gift card + Earned another $10 ECB's for next time!

Last Sunday's (01/16/2011) Rite-Aid Trip

Last week Rite-Aid had several great deals to take advantage of, like...
1 bag Utz Chips $1.59 - $0.60 Sale = $0.99
1 Mitchum Deodorant $4.99 - $2.50 Clearance - $2/1 in-ad Coupon - $0.75/1 MC (newspaper) = FREE + $0.26 MM!
1 Tom's Deodorant (did not print UP+Reward) $2.99 - $0.60 card discount = $2.39
1 Clearasil Face Wash $5.49 - $1.10 card discount - $2/1 in-ad Coupon - $2/1 MC - $1 UP+Rewards = FREE + $0.61 MM!
2 pkgs Dixie Ultra Paper Plates $3.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale - $3/2 Rite-Aid Video Values Coupon = 2/$0.99
2 boxes Rite-Aid Tissues + Aloe $1.99 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE
2 Zantac 150 Cool Mint 24 ct $10.49 ea - $2.50 ea Sale - $5/1 MC x 2 (newspaper) - $2 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2/$1.98
2 bags Ricola Cough Drops $2.49 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1/2 MC (newspaper) - $1 UP+Rewards wyb 2 = 2/$1
2 bags Halls Cough Drops $2.49 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1/2 MC (magazine) - $1 UP+Rewards wyb 2 = 2/$1
2 - 2 pks Olay Bar Soaps $3.49 ea - BOGO 50 % off Sale ($1.75) - $2/1 MC x 2 (newspaper) = 2/$1.23
+ $1.23 Tax
- $7 UP+Rewards used to Pay
Total OOP: $11.94 + Earned $9 UP+Rewards for next time = Net OOP: $2.94!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Menu Plan Monday: January 24th, 2011!

I am still recovering from my head cold, that I think is now slowly working it's way into my chest - UGH!  I'm ready for Spring, any one else?  Any way, Joe has a dr's appt on Thursday I need to take him to, I have working to do, and I have started my online medical transcription class, which is a LOT harder than I thought it would be.  Greek and Latin are definitely not anything that I studied as an English major in college, so it's all Greek to me, literally!  ;-)  I think the transcription part will be easier for me than the medical, but we'll see...  So, what are we going to eat this week, refrigerator leftovers, meals that were planned and not eaten last week, and other simple tid-bits, like...

Breakfasts: Cold or Hot Cereal for me, Bagels and Fruit Smoothies for Joe

Lunches: Tuna or Ham and Cheese or PB&J Sandwiches with the occasional leftover mixed in

Dinners:
Sunday - French Toast
Monday -  Apple Bees take-out (with a gift card or course)
Tuesday - Broiled Parmesan Tilapia with Jasmine Rice and Steamed Broccoli
Wednesday -Tangy BBQ Chicken Thighs with Buttered Egg Noodles and Salad
Thursday - Shredded Beef Tacos from the Crock-pot (recipe later this week), Mexican Rice and Salad
Friday - Leftover Shredded Beef Nachos or Taco Salad
Saturday - Homemade Pizza with Salad

What's Baking: Cranberry Orange Scones (recipe later this week!)

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Menu Plan Monday: January 17th, 2011

This week will hopefully just fall into place.  I am finally starting to feel better!  I do have a few errands that need to be run this week as well as meetings to attend, so hopefully I will continue feeling well through the week.  Joe and I have also gotten a jump start on some of our spring cleaning, and we are still filling flea market boxes with stuff to sell!  Here's what's cooking this week...

Breakfasts: Cold or Hot Cereals, French Toast :-)

Lunches: Steak Gyros with homemade Pita bread (so yummy!), Tuna salad in Pitas with Chips, leftovers

Dinners:
Sunday - 'Fend for yourself night'  (I had chips and salsa and Joe had a pop-tart)
Monday - Zuppa Tuscana with Garlic Bread
Tuesday - Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (sickness relapse unfortunately)
Wednesday - Leftover Zuppa Tuscana and more Garlic Bread :-)
Thursday - Crock-pot Shredded Beef Tacos with Mexican Rice and Corn
Friday - Baked Ham with Mac and Cheese and Green Beans
Saturday - Meeting at Golden Corral for lunch and Homemade Pizza for dinner (if we get hungry)

What's Baking - Strawberries and Cream Scones - So excited for these, eat your heart out Panera!  ;-)
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Monday, January 17, 2011

Sunday's Rite-Aid Deals

Yesterday Joe and I were able to get some major steals at Rite-Aid!  They have some awesome deals this week, and I will definitely be making another round later in the week to grab up some more bargains!  Here's what we got yesterday (and is anyone else missing those $5/$25 coupons -- come on Rite-Aid, we're waiting)...
1 bag Utz Chips $1.59 - $0.60 Sale = $0.99
2 boxes Rite-Aid Tissues $1.99 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2 FREE!
2 bags Ricola drops $2.49 ea - $0.50 Sale - $1/2 MC (newspaper) - $1 UP+Rewards = 2/$1
2 bags Halls Cough drops $2.49 ea - $0.99 ea Sale - $1/2 MC (All You Magazine) - $1 UP+Rewards = 2/$1
2 pkgs Dixie Ultra Paper Plates $3.99 ea - BOGO Free Sale ($3.99) - $3/2 Rite-Aid Video Values Coupon = 2/$0.99
1 tube Clearasil face wash $5.49 - $1.10 card discount - $2/1 MC - $2/1 in-ad Coupon - $1 UP+Rewards = FREE + $0.61 MM!
1 Mitchum Deodorant $4.99 - 50% clearance ($2.50) - $0.75/1 MC (newspaper) - $2/1 in-ad Coupon = FREE + $0.26 MM!
2-2 pk Olay bar soaps $3.49 ea - BOGO 50% off Sale ($1.75) - $2/1 MC (newspaper) x 2 = 2/$1.23
2-24 ct Cool Mint Zantac $10.49 ea - $2.50 ea Sale - $5/1 MC (newspaper) - $2 UP+Rewards x 2 = 2/$1.98
1 Tom's deodorant $2.99 - $0.60 card discount = $2.39 (should have received a $3 UP+Rewards, but did not.  I contacted Rite-Aid Corporate after not getting anywhere with the store manager, still waiting on a reply)
+ Tax $1.23
- $7 UP+Rewards used to Pay
Total OOP: $11.94 cash + Earned $9 UP+Rewards (should have been $12 - will keep you all up to date!)