4 Weeks to a More Organized Home: Day 14

Today's challenge involved cleaning the mirrors in the house (and glass doors, which we don't have any of), and organizing the utensil drawers.  Both easy enough and quick. Since clean mirrors are a little boring to photograph, I just took pictures of the afters of my utensil drawers, one for baking items

and one for cooking/prep items.

I also managed to get rid of 7 misc. junk items from around the house.

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CVS Trip #2

It's rare for me to make two trips out in a week, but I have some serious late-pregnancy energy going on, so I decided to stop out to CVS and visit my favorite CVS ladies, and get some good deals while I was there.  Here's what I picked up...

4 boxes Kleenex Tissues $1.77 ea - $0.78 ea Sale - $1/2 CVS Coupon x 2 - $1/4 MC = 4/$0.96!

2 pkgs Stride Gum $1.57 ea - $0.57 ea Sale - $1 ECB wyb 2 = 2/$1

2 Travel Sized Eucerin Lotions $1.27 ea - $5 ECB wyb 2 (does not exclude travel sized) = 2 FREE + $2.46 Money-maker!

+ $0.45 Tax

- $4 ECB used to Pay

Total OOP: $1.95, Earned $6 ECB's!

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4 Weeks to a More Organized Home: Day 13

Today's challenge was a quick clean of the bathroom, and cleaning off the tops of the kitchen cupboards and fridge.  The bathroom was easy, so I got that out of the way first, then it was onto the top of the fridge.  I skipped the cupboards since ours go all the way to the ceiling.  

Bathroom after...

Top of the fridge after...

I also managed to get rid of quite a few things from our office desk, like 23 pieces of misc paper clutter - wahoo!

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Tuesday's Giant Trip

We also stopped into Giant on Tuesday to pick up some great deals, and I received some surprise catalinas that I can use towards next week's groceries - score!  I did 2 transaction to make use of the 1 catalina that I knew I was getting from the Kellogg's, and because Giant will only double 4 like coupons in a transaction.  So, here's how it went down...

Transaction #1:
4 boxes Kellogg's Mini Wheats Cereal $3.69 ea - $6 off instantly wyb 4 - $1/2 MC x 2 - $3 OYNO Catalina Coupon = 4/$3.76
4 Pampers Wipes $2.55 ea - $1.21 x 2 and $1.22 x 2 Sale - $0.50/1 MC x 4 doubled to $1 ea = 4/$1.34
 + $0.21 Tax
- $0.10 Reusable Bag Credit
Total OOP: $25.17 - $16.96 Savings/Coupons = $8.21 oop, Savings of 68%!!!  Plus Earned $3 Catalina!

Transaction #2:
2 Digorno Frozen Pizzas $7.69 ea - $2.69 ea Sale - $2/2 MC - $1 OYNO Catalina Coupon = 2/$7
2 pkgs Kraft Singles $3.99 - $1 ea Sale - $0.75/1 MC doubled to $1.50 x 2 - $2 OYNO Catalina Coupon = 2/$0.98
7 pkgs Pampers Wipes $2.55 ea - $1.21 x 3 and $1.22 x 4 Sale - $0.20/1 MC doubled to $0.40 x 4 - $0.50/1 MC doubled to $1 x 3 = 7/$4.74
4 boxes Kellogg's Pop-Tarts $2.49 ea -$0.99 ea Sale - $1/2 MC x 2 = 4/$4
2 cans Muir Glen Organic Diced Tomatoes $1.99 ea - $0.75/1 MC doubled to $1.50 x 2 = 2/$0.98
2 Purex Laundry Detergents $4.55 ea - $2.56 ea Sale - $1.50/2 MC = 2/$2.48 ($1.24 ea!)
+ $0.67 Tax
- $0.10 Reusable Bag Credit
- $3 OYNO Catalina from Transaction #1
Total OOP: $64.92 - $44.17 Savings/Coupons = $20.75, Savings of 68%!!!  Plus Earned $3 in Catalinas!

Tuesday's CVS Trip

This week at CVS Joe and I were able to pick up some AWESOME deals.  I rolled my ECB's and was able to stock up on some necessities, like diapers and bottled water (not pictured).  I split my order into 2 transactions to make the most of my ECB's.  Here's how it went down...

Transaction #1

3-24 pks Basics bottled H2O $3.99 ea - $1.55 ea Sale = $2.44 ea or 3/$7.32

3 Jumbo Pks Pampers Diapers $11.99 ea - $3 ea Sale - $2/1 MC x 2 - $1.50/1 MC

+ 2 bottles Johnson's Baby Wash $4.49 ea - $1.49 ea Sale - $0.75/1 MC x 2 - $10 ECB wyb $30 = all for $15.97

+ $2.18 Tax

- $4/$20 CVS Coupon 

- $5 ECB's

Total OOP: Zero, used baby shower $, Earned $10 ECB's

Transaction #2:

2 Crest Sensi-Relief Toothpastes $5.99 ea - $1 ea Sale - $1/1 MC x 2 - $4 ECB x 2 = 2 FREE!

2 Crest Pro-Health Toothpastes $3.79 ea - $0.80 ea Sale - $1/2 MC - $2 ECB x 2 = 2/$0.98

3 boxes Kleenex Tissues with Lotion $1.77 ea - $0.78 ea Sale - $0.40/3 MC = 3/$2.57 (about $0.86 ea)

1 Glad Wax Melt $4.39 - Free item MC up to $3.49 = $0.90

+ $1.40 Tax

- $10 ECB's from Trans. #1

Total OOP: $5.83, Earned $12 ECB's for next week!

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Tuesday's ALDI Trip

Our last stop Tuesday was ALDI.  I had a little extra money in the grocery envelope, and they had some great mark downs, so we picked up a few snack deals to stash for later, and a few things that we needed for our meals this week.  Here's what we ended up with...

1 dozen Eggs $1.79
2 tubs Cream Cheese $1.49 ea = 2/$2.98
1 Ricotta Cheese $1.79
1 pkg Sliced Deli Cheese $1.99
4 bags Gardetto's Snack Mix $0.99 ea = 4/$3.96
3 boxes Organic Animal Crackers marked-down to $0.99 ea = 3/$2.97
1 box Thin Wheat Crackers $1.25
1 bag Kettle Chips $1.79
1 box Granola Bars $1.89

Total OOP: $20.41

Tuesday's Target Trip

Tuesday we also stopped into Target, mostly for milk, and to use up a few coupons.  I picked up a great deal on unbleahed flour!  I also got a HUGE, AWESOME, new dish rack.  I used gift cards to pay, so no oop for me.  Here's what we ended up with...

3-5 lb bags Gold Medal Unbleached Flour $1.22 ea = 3/$3.66!
2-1/2 gallons Organic 2 % Milk 3.59 ea - $1/1 Target Coupon x 2 = $2.59 ea or 2/$5.18
2-5 ct boxes Mucinex Allergy $7.49 ea - $2/1 Target Coupon x 2 - $5/1 MC x 2 - $2.49 MIR = 2 FREE + $1.51 Money-maker!
2 bags Market Pantry Bagels $1.34 ea - $1/2 Target Coupon = 2/$1.68
1 Large Metal Dish Rack $10.98 - $5.48 Clearance = $5.48
+ $0.33 Tax
Total OOP: $17.31 - Used gift card to Pay, so zero oop for me!

ALDI Deals, Starting 03/19/2014

Here are some of the AWESOME deals this week at ALDI...

• Weds. 03/19 ONLY: Roseland Fresh Pork Roast Kit 2.75 lb $6.99 ea
• Weds. 03/19 ONLY: Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Breast Roast Wrapped with Bacon 24 oz $5.99 ea 
• Gala Apples 3 lb bag $2.29 ea
• Grapefruits $0.39 ea
• Strawberries 1 lb $1.59 ea 
• Bananas $0.44/lb
• Pineapple $1.39 ea
• Cantaloupe $1.29 ea
• Fit and Active Healthy Meals 5-Cheese Lasagna or Chicken Alfredo Florentine 8 oz $0.99 ea
• Bremer Single Serve Entrees Macaroni and Cheese or Fettuccine Alfredo 8-8.5 oz $0.99 ea
• Clancy's Corn Chips Big Dippers, or Chili Cheese 9.25 oz $1.19 ea
• Clancy's Butter Twists Tub 22 oz $3.49 ea
• Happy Farms Preferred Feta Cheese Crumbles Mediterranean Herb or Reduced Fat 4 oz $1.99 ea
• Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Rings Cheese or Pepperoni 19 oz $3.99 ea
• Season's Choice Whole Onion Rings 16 oz $1.89 ea
• Season's Choice Frozen Strawberries or Blueberries 12-16 oz $2.29 ea
• Season's Choice Crinkle Cut or Seasoned French Fried Potatoes 32 oz $1.89 ea
• Crane Mini Stepper with Resistance Bands $39.99 ea
• Holmes Hepa-type Air Purifier $34.99 ea
• Dupont Allergen Air Filter $6.99 ea
• Huntington Home 2 pk Allergy Pillow Protectors $4.99 ea
• Huntington Home Twin or Queen Allergy Mattress Protector $14.99 ea
• Huntingotn Home Allergy Bed Pillow 20x26" $4.99 ea
• Welby Hot/Cold Therapy Pk Assortment $4.99 ea
• Gardenline Bird Feeding Station $9.99 ea
• Gardenline Bird Feeder Assortment Assorted Varieties $7.99 ea
• Gardetto's Original 8.6 oz $0.99 ea
• Steak-umms Sliced Steaks 21 oz $4.99 ea

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

4 Weeks to a More Organized Home: Day 12

Today's challenge involved cleaning the microwave and the stove.  Both took very little time.  I wiped down the stove and washed the spoon rest and burner covers while I was at it.  Everything is nice and shiny now!

 Then it was onto the microwave, which got a wipe down, and the cover and bacon maker inside got washed as well.  Our microwave is very old, so it's kind of stained on the inside, so this is as clean and sparkly as it gets, but I'm pleased, and that's really all that matters.  :)

I also pitched 10 dried up chap sticks that I found in my stock-pile - whoops!

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4 Weeks to a More Organized Home: Day 11

Today's challenge involved a quick pick-up of the house, which I do every Monday before I do my weekly cleaning, so that was simple enough.  Then it was onto the silverware drawer.  I still have not figured out how so many crumbs get in a drawer where you only put clean silverware?!  Does anyone else know?  Anyway, this is the after, no crumbs, and a nice sparkly clean utensil holder.  I also tossed some misc paper clutter and clipped coupon inserts, more than 7 for sure.

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