My name is Ted, Elizabeth's husband. I am sorry to tell you that Elizabeth passed away unexpectedly today. I'm not sure but it appears it may have been a sudden heartattack. Harriet and I will go on, but without Elizabeth there will be no one to keep up this website. I know several of you were friends of hers if you want you can find me on Facebook, I'm not sure but I think you can just search for me by name Ted Bowles. Send me a friend request and I'll inform you of the arrangements when I know what they are.
As it appears at this time the memorial service will be in Washington, NC probably on Monday, I don't know the time or the name of the funeral home.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Just a few things...
Harris Teeter is running a Super Doubles Coupon event this week. This means they will double any coupon that has a face value of 1.98 or less! Could make for some great deals. I am running on empty and am still finding better deals (for our family/needs) at Food Lion but be sure to check it out if you are so inclined!
Food Lion is running a 3 day sale , Friday-Sunday. I believe the sale items are listed in the regular ad. Again, some not too bad deals there. I, for one, will be grabbing some toilet paper!
I had to do some training yesterday for my new job and after a summer of getting up REALLY late in the morning and staying up at night REALLY late it was rough going yesterday. It will take me a week or so to get used to getting up early again. On top of that we had our first day of 2nd Grade yesterday, so even though I did visit Food Lion to use up the rest of my FLIPS that were expiring yesterday I was just too pooped to type it up last night.
Food Lion- Multiple stores and transactions to use FLIPS.
Using $1 Home360 FLIP-
5 Facial Tissue sale price .95
3 15ct Kitchen Trash Bags sale price 1.49
Using $1 Healthy Accent FLIP-
8 Liquid Hand Soap sale price .99
Using $1 Guiding Stars FLIP-
1 3lb tube Ground Beef marked down to 3.22
1 FL All Purpose Flour 1.29
2 FL Instant Mashed Potatoes 1.72
1 Hunt's Diced Tomatoes sale price 1.00
1 FL Frozen Diced Onions .99
1 FL Frozen Broccoli Spears .99
1 Mandarin Oranges 1.06
Total- 39.92
Saved- 34.31
Spent- 5.61
Kroger- Hubbie was out of drinks and I wanted to stock up some more while they are .50 each!! Mega Sale- Buy 10 participating products get $5 off. Can be done up to 3 times per transaction. ie- 30 products gets $15 total off the order. Pepsi 2 Liter products are included and are sale for .99 so after the discount it makes them .49 each.
30 Pepsi 2 Liters sale price .99
3 1/2 gallons Milk Manager Markdown to .75 (they freeze!!!)
1 Pencil Box (daughter needed for school) 1.00
1 Edy's Single Serve Ice Cream (treat for daughter) 1.00
1 Kroger Loaf Bread .78
2 8oz fresh Sliced Mushrooms Manager Markdown .79
- $15 Mega Event Discount
Total- 66.31
Saved- 43.79
Spent- 22.52
Food Lion is running a 3 day sale , Friday-Sunday. I believe the sale items are listed in the regular ad. Again, some not too bad deals there. I, for one, will be grabbing some toilet paper!
I had to do some training yesterday for my new job and after a summer of getting up REALLY late in the morning and staying up at night REALLY late it was rough going yesterday. It will take me a week or so to get used to getting up early again. On top of that we had our first day of 2nd Grade yesterday, so even though I did visit Food Lion to use up the rest of my FLIPS that were expiring yesterday I was just too pooped to type it up last night.
Food Lion- Multiple stores and transactions to use FLIPS.
Using $1 Home360 FLIP-
5 Facial Tissue sale price .95
3 15ct Kitchen Trash Bags sale price 1.49
Using $1 Healthy Accent FLIP-
8 Liquid Hand Soap sale price .99
Using $1 Guiding Stars FLIP-
1 3lb tube Ground Beef marked down to 3.22
1 FL All Purpose Flour 1.29
2 FL Instant Mashed Potatoes 1.72
1 Hunt's Diced Tomatoes sale price 1.00
1 FL Frozen Diced Onions .99
1 FL Frozen Broccoli Spears .99
1 Mandarin Oranges 1.06
Total- 39.92
Saved- 34.31
Spent- 5.61
Kroger- Hubbie was out of drinks and I wanted to stock up some more while they are .50 each!! Mega Sale- Buy 10 participating products get $5 off. Can be done up to 3 times per transaction. ie- 30 products gets $15 total off the order. Pepsi 2 Liter products are included and are sale for .99 so after the discount it makes them .49 each.
30 Pepsi 2 Liters sale price .99
3 1/2 gallons Milk Manager Markdown to .75 (they freeze!!!)
1 Pencil Box (daughter needed for school) 1.00
1 Edy's Single Serve Ice Cream (treat for daughter) 1.00
1 Kroger Loaf Bread .78
2 8oz fresh Sliced Mushrooms Manager Markdown .79
- $15 Mega Event Discount
Total- 66.31
Saved- 43.79
Spent- 22.52
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
I GOT A JOB!!!
Just when things were looking really bad and some hard decisions were coming up... I got a job!!! Not just any job... But a job with my old company!! I loved working for them and was sorry to let it go in April but had no choice. Out of the blue today, my very first boss there (he is now on a different project in the same company) calls me and asks if I can come back on his program! YAY!!!!
Now people who know me know that I am not a church go-er, but I do believe there is someone out there watching over us. I believe in a higher power, karma, call it what you will. My belief has grown over the last year because things keep happeneing just when we need them too, random things, things you could not plan for and are just out of the blue. It happens too often for it not be something more than just chance. Now I am not saying that the bad doesn't happen too but I definitely see the good and maybe should take more notice of it!
This was one of those things.
*breathes sigh of relief*
Now people who know me know that I am not a church go-er, but I do believe there is someone out there watching over us. I believe in a higher power, karma, call it what you will. My belief has grown over the last year because things keep happeneing just when we need them too, random things, things you could not plan for and are just out of the blue. It happens too often for it not be something more than just chance. Now I am not saying that the bad doesn't happen too but I definitely see the good and maybe should take more notice of it!
This was one of those things.
*breathes sigh of relief*
Monday, August 24, 2009
Bad things happen in threes right?
First my car acts up but then it starts working ok again, then hubbie's car acts up and has to have a part replaced,
THEN his computer chair breaks, then a dining room chair breaks,
THEN I get a really bad toothache/infection, then hubbie gets an earache/infection,
THEN the dryer just stops working....
Oh Lord what is coming next, cus for us lately it is coming in pairs!!!!
*constant chant of *What does not kill us makes us stronger.. What does not kill us makes us stronger...*
Did a bit of Food Lion FLIP shopping to use up some of the ones that will be expiring on Tuesday!!
Food Lion- Several stores and transactions.
Using $1 Healthy Accents FLIP-
1 Hand Sanitizer sale price 1.29
4 Liquid Hand Soap sale price .99
1 Toothbrush sale price 1.00
1 mutlipack Emery Boards .99
1 100ct Cotton Balls 1.28
Using $1 Home 360 FLIP-
2 Mutlipack Penciltop Erasers .59
6 Facial Tissues sale price .95
1 Aluminum Foil .99
Using $1 Guiding Stars FLIP-
2 FL canned Mushrooms 1.09
1 Ore-Ida ABC shapes Tater Tots Clearanced to 1.89
1 Whole Fryer Chicken 2.11
1 Campbells Cream of Mushroom Soup 1.59
2 Campbells Tomato Soup 1.19
1 FL Refried Beans .97
Total- 39.00
Saved- 35.03
Spent- 3.97
THEN his computer chair breaks, then a dining room chair breaks,
THEN I get a really bad toothache/infection, then hubbie gets an earache/infection,
THEN the dryer just stops working....
Oh Lord what is coming next, cus for us lately it is coming in pairs!!!!
*constant chant of *What does not kill us makes us stronger.. What does not kill us makes us stronger...*
Did a bit of Food Lion FLIP shopping to use up some of the ones that will be expiring on Tuesday!!
Food Lion- Several stores and transactions.
Using $1 Healthy Accents FLIP-
1 Hand Sanitizer sale price 1.29
4 Liquid Hand Soap sale price .99
1 Toothbrush sale price 1.00
1 mutlipack Emery Boards .99
1 100ct Cotton Balls 1.28
Using $1 Home 360 FLIP-
2 Mutlipack Penciltop Erasers .59
6 Facial Tissues sale price .95
1 Aluminum Foil .99
Using $1 Guiding Stars FLIP-
2 FL canned Mushrooms 1.09
1 Ore-Ida ABC shapes Tater Tots Clearanced to 1.89
1 Whole Fryer Chicken 2.11
1 Campbells Cream of Mushroom Soup 1.59
2 Campbells Tomato Soup 1.19
1 FL Refried Beans .97
Total- 39.00
Saved- 35.03
Spent- 3.97
Saturday, August 22, 2009
FREE BACON and CAT FOOD!
Go to Smithfield.com and sign up at the link at the top of the page, once you sign up you will be sent to a link to print a coupon for $3/1 Smithfield Bacon. Quickly hit the back button a few times til you see the little printer button sending again and it will let you print another one. Then take those coupons to Harris Teeter where the Smithfield bacon is on sale for $3 each. This means FREE BACON.
Then go HERE and sign up and answer the questions (if you want cat food be sure to answer about cats not dogs!!) and at the end it will let you print a coupon for $3.50 off one bag. Take this to HT and get FREE CAT FOOD since theirs is on sale for 3.50 a bag this week. If you have a dog I think it will give you a Q for the same amount off dog food so still a good deal.
Then of course I went to a few Food Lions to use more of the FLIPS!!!
Harris Teeter- 2 stores since they have a 2 IP's per transaction rule and our stores will say it is per day.
4 Smithfield Bacon sale price 3.00 - $3/1 IP x 4
2 Purina Cat Foods sale price 3.50 - $3.50/1 x 2
Total- 32.48
Saved- 31.74
Spent- .74
Food Lion- Multiple Stores and multiple transactions to use FLIPS.
Using $1/1 Home 360 FLIP-
8 Facial Tissue Cube .95
2 Aluminum Foil .99
Using $1/1 Guiding Stars FLIP-
2 Bruce Whole Yams can 1.10
2 Mandarin Oranges 1.00
1 Whole Cut Up Chicken MVP price 2.48
2 FL Mushroom Pieces 1.09
2 FL Refried Beans
1 4 pack baby carrots 1.00
Using $1/1 Healthy Accents FLIP-
1 HA Liquid Hand Soap sale price .99
1 HA Hand Sanitizer sale price 1.29
1 HA Toothbrush sale price 1.00
Total- 33.95
Saved- 31.90
Spent- 2.05
Totals for the Day- 66.43
Saved- 63.64
Spent- 2.79
Then go HERE and sign up and answer the questions (if you want cat food be sure to answer about cats not dogs!!) and at the end it will let you print a coupon for $3.50 off one bag. Take this to HT and get FREE CAT FOOD since theirs is on sale for 3.50 a bag this week. If you have a dog I think it will give you a Q for the same amount off dog food so still a good deal.
Then of course I went to a few Food Lions to use more of the FLIPS!!!
Harris Teeter- 2 stores since they have a 2 IP's per transaction rule and our stores will say it is per day.
4 Smithfield Bacon sale price 3.00 - $3/1 IP x 4
2 Purina Cat Foods sale price 3.50 - $3.50/1 x 2
Total- 32.48
Saved- 31.74
Spent- .74
Food Lion- Multiple Stores and multiple transactions to use FLIPS.
Using $1/1 Home 360 FLIP-
8 Facial Tissue Cube .95
2 Aluminum Foil .99
Using $1/1 Guiding Stars FLIP-
2 Bruce Whole Yams can 1.10
2 Mandarin Oranges 1.00
1 Whole Cut Up Chicken MVP price 2.48
2 FL Mushroom Pieces 1.09
2 FL Refried Beans
1 4 pack baby carrots 1.00
Using $1/1 Healthy Accents FLIP-
1 HA Liquid Hand Soap sale price .99
1 HA Hand Sanitizer sale price 1.29
1 HA Toothbrush sale price 1.00
Total- 33.95
Saved- 31.90
Spent- 2.05
Totals for the Day- 66.43
Saved- 63.64
Spent- 2.79
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Been dealing with a bad tooth so I am gonna keep this one short.
Food Lion-
7 OM Lunchables $1 each - $1.50/7 CAT Q = 5.50
Using $1 Guiding Stars FLIP-
3 FL Mandarin Oranges 1.00
1 FL Apple Juice 1.50
1 18ct Large White Eggs 1.25
Using $1 Home 360 FLIP-
2 H360 Amluminum Foil
1 80ct Coffee Filters 1.89
2 15ct Kitchen Trash Bags 1.49
-$5 OYNO CAT
Total- 28.95
Saved- 25.42
Spent- 3.53
Lowes Foods-
8 4ct Uncrustables 2.50 each - .50/1 3 Week Instore Q x 8 - .75/1 Insert Q x 8
Total- 23.24
Saved- 19.04
Spent- 4.20
Harris Teeter- Only my 2 trip during triples this time, I don't think I even used 20 coupons total!
2 I Can't Beleive It's Not Butter Spray 1.49 sale price - .75/1 IP
2 Mission Tortillas 2.49 - .75/1 Blinkie
1 Angus Sirloin Tip marked down to 1.54
Total- 12.59
Saved- 11.23
Spent- 1.36
Kroger- MEGA EVENT the next 2 weeks folks!! Check the ad online or grab a flyer. Some REALLY nice deals to be found. But remember the Greenville store only accepts 4 like coupons per transaction and will only double the 1 of them. So to do the best deals you have to get creative and pick 10 different things sometimes or combine the under .50 Q's with the over .50 ones etc.
30 2 liter Pepsi's sale price .99 - .50 MEGA EVENT discount= .49
2 Gallons Kroger Milk Manager Markdown to 1.50 each (freezing one, hope it works!)
1 16ct Heat and Serve Rolls Manager Markdown to .59
1 Loaf bread .78
1 Foot Long Roast Beef Sub manager markdown to 2.50
- $6 Rewards certificate
-$1 off anything next shopping certificate from Kroger rewards coupons.
Total- 66.82
Saved- 51.57
Spent- 15.25
Totals for the Day- 131.60
Saved- 107.26
Spent- 24.34
Food Lion-
7 OM Lunchables $1 each - $1.50/7 CAT Q = 5.50
Using $1 Guiding Stars FLIP-
3 FL Mandarin Oranges 1.00
1 FL Apple Juice 1.50
1 18ct Large White Eggs 1.25
Using $1 Home 360 FLIP-
2 H360 Amluminum Foil
1 80ct Coffee Filters 1.89
2 15ct Kitchen Trash Bags 1.49
-$5 OYNO CAT
Total- 28.95
Saved- 25.42
Spent- 3.53
Lowes Foods-
8 4ct Uncrustables 2.50 each - .50/1 3 Week Instore Q x 8 - .75/1 Insert Q x 8
Total- 23.24
Saved- 19.04
Spent- 4.20
Harris Teeter- Only my 2 trip during triples this time, I don't think I even used 20 coupons total!
2 I Can't Beleive It's Not Butter Spray 1.49 sale price - .75/1 IP
2 Mission Tortillas 2.49 - .75/1 Blinkie
1 Angus Sirloin Tip marked down to 1.54
Total- 12.59
Saved- 11.23
Spent- 1.36
Kroger- MEGA EVENT the next 2 weeks folks!! Check the ad online or grab a flyer. Some REALLY nice deals to be found. But remember the Greenville store only accepts 4 like coupons per transaction and will only double the 1 of them. So to do the best deals you have to get creative and pick 10 different things sometimes or combine the under .50 Q's with the over .50 ones etc.
30 2 liter Pepsi's sale price .99 - .50 MEGA EVENT discount= .49
2 Gallons Kroger Milk Manager Markdown to 1.50 each (freezing one, hope it works!)
1 16ct Heat and Serve Rolls Manager Markdown to .59
1 Loaf bread .78
1 Foot Long Roast Beef Sub manager markdown to 2.50
- $6 Rewards certificate
-$1 off anything next shopping certificate from Kroger rewards coupons.
Total- 66.82
Saved- 51.57
Spent- 15.25
Totals for the Day- 131.60
Saved- 107.26
Spent- 24.34
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Back to Lowes and Food Lion!
The Little One loves the Uncrustables in her lunchbox at school and since that time is quickly approaching my plan is to buy enough to get us through the year! And of course more FLIPS at Food Lion plus a few other deals.
Lowes Foods- 2 transactions since they only double 4 like Q's per transaction.
6 Uncrustables 2.50 - .50/1 Lowes 3 Week Q x 6 - .75/1 Insert Q x 6
Total- 17.43
Saved- 14.28
Spent- 3.15
Food Lion- Multiple stores and transactions to use FLIPS.
2 lbs Deli Pastrami/Corned Beef BOGO 11.98 - $3/$10 Deli Bakery FLIP= 2.98
5 OM Lunchables sale price 1.00 - $1/5 CAT coupon
1 Spaghettios sale price .50
Using $1 Guiding Stars FLIP-
1 3lb Bag White Potatoes sale price 2.99
1 FL Frozen onions .99
1 FL Frozen Broccoli .99
2 FL 64oz Apple Juice
1 FL Chicken Breast Tenders sale price 1.96
1 FL Chicken Breast Tenders sale price 2.11
Using $1 Home 360 FLIP-
2 15ct Kitchen Trash Bags sale price 1.49
5 Aluminum Foil
-$4 ONYO CAT
Total- 50.87
Saved- 40.85
Spent- 10.02
Totals for the Day- 68.30
Saved- 55.13
Spent- 13.17
Lowes Foods- 2 transactions since they only double 4 like Q's per transaction.
6 Uncrustables 2.50 - .50/1 Lowes 3 Week Q x 6 - .75/1 Insert Q x 6
Total- 17.43
Saved- 14.28
Spent- 3.15
Food Lion- Multiple stores and transactions to use FLIPS.
2 lbs Deli Pastrami/Corned Beef BOGO 11.98 - $3/$10 Deli Bakery FLIP= 2.98
5 OM Lunchables sale price 1.00 - $1/5 CAT coupon
1 Spaghettios sale price .50
Using $1 Guiding Stars FLIP-
1 3lb Bag White Potatoes sale price 2.99
1 FL Frozen onions .99
1 FL Frozen Broccoli .99
2 FL 64oz Apple Juice
1 FL Chicken Breast Tenders sale price 1.96
1 FL Chicken Breast Tenders sale price 2.11
Using $1 Home 360 FLIP-
2 15ct Kitchen Trash Bags sale price 1.49
5 Aluminum Foil
-$4 ONYO CAT
Total- 50.87
Saved- 40.85
Spent- 10.02
Totals for the Day- 68.30
Saved- 55.13
Spent- 13.17
Wednesday HT Triples and FL FLIPS!
Let's try this again. Earlier this stupid thing ate my post!!
Ok looks ok for now... *crosses fingers*
Decided to go and grab the few things I was interested in for Triples. But more importantly I have FLIPS that need to be used!! Also a fabulous deal at Lowes Foods. Then stopped at Briley's for some fresh produce, our little splurge in the summer time is buying local on some stuff. Just can't beat it!
First, if you haven't done so, GET THE SHOPPERS CARDS AT ALL STORES. You MUST have these to get the full deals!!! Next, go to Lowes Foods site and sign up for E-Offers. Then go in and select all of the Academix Stationary coupons. These coupons are loaded directly to your Lowes Rewards card and are automatically redeemed when you purchase the item. There are about 10-15 things that are BOGO this week in the stationary stuff, there are coupons for these. Combined you actually get some overage on some of the items!!! You will see what I got and the e-offers coupons used in the store list below.
You also need to sign up for the Food Lion Shoppers Companion that will send a weekly email with coupons. Also, the HT E-VIC which is a weekly email that offers at least one E-VIC only offer per week. Sometimes for free stuff!!!
Finally, just a piece of advice. If you see a deal that is AWESOME and you want to do it, go ahead and do it ASAP if you can. Here is the reason why, this week Staples had an awesome .01 deal. You could get 6 1 subject notebooks for just ONE CENT EACH. But the deal was only good thru today and only while supplies lasted. I messed around and didn't go until tonight and of course they were sold out. So I missed a great deal that I wanted to do because I was being LAZY!!! LOL
I went out shopping earlier in the day with the Little One in tow, then back out again tonight so I could shop and think at the same time!! LOL Everything is combined together.
Briley's-
6 ears shucked Silver Queen corn
2 apples
2 tomatoes
Total- 7.00
Harris Teeter-
1 100ct Ziploc Sandwich bags BOGO 2.14 - .40/1 Insert Q
2 Ziploc Reusable containers stacks BOGO 1.79 - .55/1 Insert Q x 2
1 Wishbone Salad Dressing 2.00 - .75/1 Insert Q
2 Swanson Chunk Chicken cans 1.79 - .75/2 Insert Q
1 2lb HT Rancher Ground Chuck 1.99 EVIC SPECIAL OFFER
3 Bagelfuls 2.00 - .55/1 Blinkie x 3
3 Mission Tortillas 2.49 - .75/1 Blinkie x 3
Total- 40.11
Saved- 33.39
Spent- 6.72
Lowes Foods-
4 Smuckers Uncrustables 2.50 -.50/1 with 3 week store Q x 4- .75/1 x 4 Insert Q = .50 each
E-OFFERS Academix School Supplies deals-
1 Pencil Sharpner .38 - .50/1 Instasave Q = .12 overage
1 Rubberbands pack .42 - .50/1 Instasave Q = .08 overage
1 Binder Clips pack .92 - 1.00/1 Instasave Q = .08 overage
1 Invisible Tape .69 - 1.00/1 Instasave Q = .31 overage
1 2 pack ball point pens 1.19 - 2.00/1 Instasave Q = .81 overage
1 Protractor .50 - .50/1 Instasave Q = free
1 Multipack Erasers Combo .32 - .50/1 Instasave Q = .18 overage
1 3 pack Carabiners 1.03 - 1.00/1 Instasave Q = .03
1 box of staples .99 - .50/1 Instasave Q = .49
Total- 24.14
Saved- 22.66
Spent- 1.48 (.55 was taxes!!!) Basically the overage from the school supplies helped pay the balance on the Uncrustables!
Food Lion- Multiples stores, multiple transactions over 2 trips around today!
2 Spaghettios sale price .50
3 Oscar Mayer Lunchables sale price $1 (received a coupon CAT for $1/5 Lunchables Q)
Using $1/$3 Smart Options FLIP-
3 16ct Smart Options Cheese Slices .99
Using $1 Guiding Stars FLIP-
2 FL Frozen Diced onion .99
5 FL Frozen Broccoli .99
3 Juicy Juice 8 pack sale price 1.50
1 FL 64oz Apple Juice 1.50
1 Pict Sweet Edamame 1.99
Using $1 Home 360 FLIP-
6 15ct Kitchen Trash Bags sale price 1.49
5 Aluminum Foil sale price .99
- $2 OYNO CAT
Total- 48.95
Saved- 37.89
Spent- 11.06
Totals for the Day- 120.20
Saved- 93.94
Spent- 26.26
Ok looks ok for now... *crosses fingers*
Decided to go and grab the few things I was interested in for Triples. But more importantly I have FLIPS that need to be used!! Also a fabulous deal at Lowes Foods. Then stopped at Briley's for some fresh produce, our little splurge in the summer time is buying local on some stuff. Just can't beat it!
First, if you haven't done so, GET THE SHOPPERS CARDS AT ALL STORES. You MUST have these to get the full deals!!! Next, go to Lowes Foods site and sign up for E-Offers. Then go in and select all of the Academix Stationary coupons. These coupons are loaded directly to your Lowes Rewards card and are automatically redeemed when you purchase the item. There are about 10-15 things that are BOGO this week in the stationary stuff, there are coupons for these. Combined you actually get some overage on some of the items!!! You will see what I got and the e-offers coupons used in the store list below.
You also need to sign up for the Food Lion Shoppers Companion that will send a weekly email with coupons. Also, the HT E-VIC which is a weekly email that offers at least one E-VIC only offer per week. Sometimes for free stuff!!!
Finally, just a piece of advice. If you see a deal that is AWESOME and you want to do it, go ahead and do it ASAP if you can. Here is the reason why, this week Staples had an awesome .01 deal. You could get 6 1 subject notebooks for just ONE CENT EACH. But the deal was only good thru today and only while supplies lasted. I messed around and didn't go until tonight and of course they were sold out. So I missed a great deal that I wanted to do because I was being LAZY!!! LOL
I went out shopping earlier in the day with the Little One in tow, then back out again tonight so I could shop and think at the same time!! LOL Everything is combined together.
Briley's-
6 ears shucked Silver Queen corn
2 apples
2 tomatoes
Total- 7.00
Harris Teeter-
1 100ct Ziploc Sandwich bags BOGO 2.14 - .40/1 Insert Q
2 Ziploc Reusable containers stacks BOGO 1.79 - .55/1 Insert Q x 2
1 Wishbone Salad Dressing 2.00 - .75/1 Insert Q
2 Swanson Chunk Chicken cans 1.79 - .75/2 Insert Q
1 2lb HT Rancher Ground Chuck 1.99 EVIC SPECIAL OFFER
3 Bagelfuls 2.00 - .55/1 Blinkie x 3
3 Mission Tortillas 2.49 - .75/1 Blinkie x 3
Total- 40.11
Saved- 33.39
Spent- 6.72
Lowes Foods-
4 Smuckers Uncrustables 2.50 -.50/1 with 3 week store Q x 4- .75/1 x 4 Insert Q = .50 each
E-OFFERS Academix School Supplies deals-
1 Pencil Sharpner .38 - .50/1 Instasave Q = .12 overage
1 Rubberbands pack .42 - .50/1 Instasave Q = .08 overage
1 Binder Clips pack .92 - 1.00/1 Instasave Q = .08 overage
1 Invisible Tape .69 - 1.00/1 Instasave Q = .31 overage
1 2 pack ball point pens 1.19 - 2.00/1 Instasave Q = .81 overage
1 Protractor .50 - .50/1 Instasave Q = free
1 Multipack Erasers Combo .32 - .50/1 Instasave Q = .18 overage
1 3 pack Carabiners 1.03 - 1.00/1 Instasave Q = .03
1 box of staples .99 - .50/1 Instasave Q = .49
Total- 24.14
Saved- 22.66
Spent- 1.48 (.55 was taxes!!!) Basically the overage from the school supplies helped pay the balance on the Uncrustables!
Food Lion- Multiples stores, multiple transactions over 2 trips around today!
2 Spaghettios sale price .50
3 Oscar Mayer Lunchables sale price $1 (received a coupon CAT for $1/5 Lunchables Q)
Using $1/$3 Smart Options FLIP-
3 16ct Smart Options Cheese Slices .99
Using $1 Guiding Stars FLIP-
2 FL Frozen Diced onion .99
5 FL Frozen Broccoli .99
3 Juicy Juice 8 pack sale price 1.50
1 FL 64oz Apple Juice 1.50
1 Pict Sweet Edamame 1.99
Using $1 Home 360 FLIP-
6 15ct Kitchen Trash Bags sale price 1.49
5 Aluminum Foil sale price .99
- $2 OYNO CAT
Total- 48.95
Saved- 37.89
Spent- 11.06
Totals for the Day- 120.20
Saved- 93.94
Spent- 26.26
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tuesday Shopping
I ended up going late today to grab a few things.
Don't forget TRIPLES at HT start tomorrow. This means that any coupon with a face value of .99 or lower will be tripled in value! ie. .50 = 1.50, .75 = 2.25 etc.
Reminder, HT will now ONLY triple 20 coupons per day. PERIOD. The registers are now coded to the VIC cards. There is no way around it. Also remember that you can only use 3 like coupons per transaction. Say you had 10 of the same coupon. You could do 4 transactions (if your store would let you, altho I think most are sticking to the rules pretty closely now) or go on 4 different days or visit multiple stores. But again, they will only TRIPLE 20 coupons PER DAY but you can visit different stores to use those 20 coupons too.
Last week I actually had a Food Lion store give me back money. Now this is NOT the norm and I even questioned the cashier (I had combined the wrong products to use the FLIPS bringing my total too low!) but she assured me that this was ok. Never, ever count on this happening just be happy if it ever does! It was kinda fun even if it was only .03! LOL
Ok, on to todays shopping.
Food Lion- 3 stores, 3 transactions.
Healthy Accents 500 count cotton swabs 2.37 - $1 Healthy Accents FLIP
Using $1 Guiding Stars FLIP-
1 FL Frozen Diced Onions .99
1 FL French Fries 2.00
2 Cucumbers .50
Using $1/$3 Smart Options FLIP-
6 Smart Options 16ct Cheese Slices .99
3 Smart Options personal pizzas .67 sale price
Using $1 Home 360 FLIP-
2 15ct Tall Kitchen Trash Bags 1.50
1 Home 360 Aluminum Foil .99 sale price
Total- 21.47
Saved- 12.61
Spent- 8.86
Harris Teeter-
1 18 pack Beer (hubbie again!)
Total- 13.92
Saved- 4.30
Spent- 9.62
Lowes Foods-
4 Cabot Salted Butter 4 sticks each sale price 2.99 - 2.01 Instasave E-Offer loaded to Lowes shopper card x 4
Total- 16.04
Saved- 12.04
Spent- 4.00
Totals for the Day- 51.43
Saved- 28.95
Spent- 22.48
Don't forget TRIPLES at HT start tomorrow. This means that any coupon with a face value of .99 or lower will be tripled in value! ie. .50 = 1.50, .75 = 2.25 etc.
Reminder, HT will now ONLY triple 20 coupons per day. PERIOD. The registers are now coded to the VIC cards. There is no way around it. Also remember that you can only use 3 like coupons per transaction. Say you had 10 of the same coupon. You could do 4 transactions (if your store would let you, altho I think most are sticking to the rules pretty closely now) or go on 4 different days or visit multiple stores. But again, they will only TRIPLE 20 coupons PER DAY but you can visit different stores to use those 20 coupons too.
Last week I actually had a Food Lion store give me back money. Now this is NOT the norm and I even questioned the cashier (I had combined the wrong products to use the FLIPS bringing my total too low!) but she assured me that this was ok. Never, ever count on this happening just be happy if it ever does! It was kinda fun even if it was only .03! LOL
Ok, on to todays shopping.
Food Lion- 3 stores, 3 transactions.
Healthy Accents 500 count cotton swabs 2.37 - $1 Healthy Accents FLIP
Using $1 Guiding Stars FLIP-
1 FL Frozen Diced Onions .99
1 FL French Fries 2.00
2 Cucumbers .50
Using $1/$3 Smart Options FLIP-
6 Smart Options 16ct Cheese Slices .99
3 Smart Options personal pizzas .67 sale price
Using $1 Home 360 FLIP-
2 15ct Tall Kitchen Trash Bags 1.50
1 Home 360 Aluminum Foil .99 sale price
Total- 21.47
Saved- 12.61
Spent- 8.86
Harris Teeter-
1 18 pack Beer (hubbie again!)
Total- 13.92
Saved- 4.30
Spent- 9.62
Lowes Foods-
4 Cabot Salted Butter 4 sticks each sale price 2.99 - 2.01 Instasave E-Offer loaded to Lowes shopper card x 4
Total- 16.04
Saved- 12.04
Spent- 4.00
Totals for the Day- 51.43
Saved- 28.95
Spent- 22.48
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Car Issues
Had an issue with my car Saturday, may soon be down to a one car family. As I am not working right now, that is not a huge issue. Actually, when you think about it, that used to be the norm!
Anyway, because of that I was only able to visit 2 stores. I plan on going later today to do some major Food Lion shopping. Also stopped and grabbed some fresh fruit at Briley's!
Brileys-
1 Cantulope 2.00
2 larges peaches 1.50
Total-3.50
CVS- Currently CVS has a coupon booklet in the pharmacy that you receive when you just ask about their automatic refill program! It will actually be advertised in the ad coming out today. There are several nice CVS coupons that can be used with regular coupons to get some nice deals in the coming weeks.
1 Puzzle for kiddo as filler
3 Visine Eyedrops 4.49 - $2/1 Insert Q x 3 - $3/$12 Eyecare purchase CVS Q from booklet
-$5 ECB
PLUS earn $5 ECB
Total-15.27
Saved- 14.00
Spent- 1.27
*Earned $5 ECB
Food Lion-*looking at my receipt I see that I was actually overcharged from the shelf price on 2 things and will take my receipt back to get a refund for the difference.
1 Gallon Smart Options Milk 3.28
1 Smart Options Pizza sale price .69 -$1/$3 Smart Options FLIP
1 1/2 Gallon FL Chocolate Milk 3.29 - FREE Q (actually credits 3.75 off)
1 15ct Home 360 Trash Bags 1.49 - $1 Home 360 FLIP
1.16 lbs Green Grapes 1.15 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
Total- 11.86
Saved- 8.71
Spent- 3.15
Totals for the Day- 30.63
Saved- 22.71
Spent- 7.92
Anyway, because of that I was only able to visit 2 stores. I plan on going later today to do some major Food Lion shopping. Also stopped and grabbed some fresh fruit at Briley's!
Brileys-
1 Cantulope 2.00
2 larges peaches 1.50
Total-3.50
CVS- Currently CVS has a coupon booklet in the pharmacy that you receive when you just ask about their automatic refill program! It will actually be advertised in the ad coming out today. There are several nice CVS coupons that can be used with regular coupons to get some nice deals in the coming weeks.
1 Puzzle for kiddo as filler
3 Visine Eyedrops 4.49 - $2/1 Insert Q x 3 - $3/$12 Eyecare purchase CVS Q from booklet
-$5 ECB
PLUS earn $5 ECB
Total-15.27
Saved- 14.00
Spent- 1.27
*Earned $5 ECB
Food Lion-*looking at my receipt I see that I was actually overcharged from the shelf price on 2 things and will take my receipt back to get a refund for the difference.
1 Gallon Smart Options Milk 3.28
1 Smart Options Pizza sale price .69 -$1/$3 Smart Options FLIP
1 1/2 Gallon FL Chocolate Milk 3.29 - FREE Q (actually credits 3.75 off)
1 15ct Home 360 Trash Bags 1.49 - $1 Home 360 FLIP
1.16 lbs Green Grapes 1.15 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
Total- 11.86
Saved- 8.71
Spent- 3.15
Totals for the Day- 30.63
Saved- 22.71
Spent- 7.92
Friday, August 7, 2009
They really are trying to kill me!
So Food Lion comes out with a new Guiding Stars FLIP today that is good until 9/1!!!! AND they came out with at $1/$3 Smart Options purchase FLIP. So combine those with the ongoing (until 8/25) Home 360 FLIP and well you see where the plot is!!! You can send cards and flowers to me when I end up at the hospital!!
Today I just needed to grab a few items and HAD to get my ink cartridge refilled at Walgreens. (yes, so I can print out all those FLIPS!).
WALGREENS-
I ended up doing the Kellogg's Fuel for School deal at Walgreens today because I needed to get my ink cartridge refilled. That is 12.50. So with the $5/$25 Q and the insert Q's I could do pretty good. Well turned out they didn't charge for the ink refill because it didn't pass their *print test*. She said it will probably still work though! (It is working but not very well, I may have to cough up the money to get a new cartridge soon.) So I had to do a quick adjustment to the original plan. Here is what I did.
1 Ink Cartridge Refill FREE
2 Kellogg's cereals 2.50 each - $1/2 Insert Q + Earn $2 RR
2 Pop-Tarts 2.00 each - $1/2 Insert Q
2 Rice Krispie Treats 2.00 each - $1/2 Insert Q
2 Cheeze Its 2.00 each - $1/2 Insert Q
2 Keebler Fudge Cookies 2.00 each - $1/2 Insert Q + Earn $5 RR
1 Vitamin Shampoo 3.99 + Earn $4 RR
1 M&M candy .69 (filler)
- $5/$25 Q (expired today)
Total- 51.56
Saved- 36.28
Spent- 15.28
*Received $11 RR
Will receive $10 Fuel For School Rebate
Final MM of 5.72!!!
Food Lion-
1 Food Lion Peanut Butter 1.67 - $1 off Food Lion Peanut Butter FLIP
1 Home 360 Trash Bags 1.50 - $1 Home 360 FLIP
1 2.61lb Cabbage 1.80 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
Total- 6.26
Saved- 4.18
Spent- 2.08
Harris Teeter-
1 A&H Scrub Free 1.99 -.75/1 IP doubled= .49
1 A&H Clean Shower 1.50 - .75/1 IP doubled = FREE
1 HT Baby Wipe 2.79 - 2.79 Special E-VIC offer = FREE
1 HT Loaf of Bread .97 - .50 Weekly E-VIC offer = .47
1 18 pack Coors Light 8.99
Total- 17.51
Saved- 6.78
Spent- 10.73
Totals for the Day- 75.33
Saved- 47.24
Spent- 28.09
*Earned $11 RR and will receive $10 Rebate
Today I just needed to grab a few items and HAD to get my ink cartridge refilled at Walgreens. (yes, so I can print out all those FLIPS!).
WALGREENS-
I ended up doing the Kellogg's Fuel for School deal at Walgreens today because I needed to get my ink cartridge refilled. That is 12.50. So with the $5/$25 Q and the insert Q's I could do pretty good. Well turned out they didn't charge for the ink refill because it didn't pass their *print test*. She said it will probably still work though! (It is working but not very well, I may have to cough up the money to get a new cartridge soon.) So I had to do a quick adjustment to the original plan. Here is what I did.
1 Ink Cartridge Refill FREE
2 Kellogg's cereals 2.50 each - $1/2 Insert Q + Earn $2 RR
2 Pop-Tarts 2.00 each - $1/2 Insert Q
2 Rice Krispie Treats 2.00 each - $1/2 Insert Q
2 Cheeze Its 2.00 each - $1/2 Insert Q
2 Keebler Fudge Cookies 2.00 each - $1/2 Insert Q + Earn $5 RR
1 Vitamin Shampoo 3.99 + Earn $4 RR
1 M&M candy .69 (filler)
- $5/$25 Q (expired today)
Total- 51.56
Saved- 36.28
Spent- 15.28
*Received $11 RR
Will receive $10 Fuel For School Rebate
Final MM of 5.72!!!
Food Lion-
1 Food Lion Peanut Butter 1.67 - $1 off Food Lion Peanut Butter FLIP
1 Home 360 Trash Bags 1.50 - $1 Home 360 FLIP
1 2.61lb Cabbage 1.80 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
Total- 6.26
Saved- 4.18
Spent- 2.08
Harris Teeter-
1 A&H Scrub Free 1.99 -.75/1 IP doubled= .49
1 A&H Clean Shower 1.50 - .75/1 IP doubled = FREE
1 HT Baby Wipe 2.79 - 2.79 Special E-VIC offer = FREE
1 HT Loaf of Bread .97 - .50 Weekly E-VIC offer = .47
1 18 pack Coors Light 8.99
Total- 17.51
Saved- 6.78
Spent- 10.73
Totals for the Day- 75.33
Saved- 47.24
Spent- 28.09
*Earned $11 RR and will receive $10 Rebate
Monday, August 3, 2009
Ok so yeah I have a problem....
either I need a break from the super great coupons at Food Lion OR I need to develop some self control. Which do you think will happen first?!?!
Food Lion- Multiple stores and transactions to use the FLIPS.
1 Rubbermaid reusable juice box 2.29 (figure in the long run this is WAY cheaper than having to buy them all year for school lunches, plus I can put milk in and freeze it and it should be fine until they eat lunch!)
Use $1 Guiding Light Flip-
1 1.92lb Eye of Round Roast marked down to 1.77 !!!!
1 3.5lb package of Pork Chops marked down to 1.16!!!!
4 Hunt Tomatos 1.00
2 FL Mushrooms 1.09
1 Green Giant Mushrooms 1.49 (grabbed the wrong one and didn't realize until I got home!)
1 Del Monte Peach Chunks 1.28
1 Dole Pineapple Tidbits 1.39 - .50/1 IP
Use $1 Home 360 FLIP-
4 Home 360 Tall Kitchen Trash Bags 1.50
2 25ft Home 360 Aluminum Foil .99
1 Home 360 Paper Towels 1.50
2 Home 360 Facial Tissue .95
1 Home 360 Close Out priced Laundry Detergent 2.13
1 Home 360 5pack Entree size reusable containers (perfect sandwich size so no more baggies!!) 2.74
Total- 38.38
Saved- 28.21
Spent- 10.17
Food Lion- Multiple stores and transactions to use the FLIPS.
1 Rubbermaid reusable juice box 2.29 (figure in the long run this is WAY cheaper than having to buy them all year for school lunches, plus I can put milk in and freeze it and it should be fine until they eat lunch!)
Use $1 Guiding Light Flip-
1 1.92lb Eye of Round Roast marked down to 1.77 !!!!
1 3.5lb package of Pork Chops marked down to 1.16!!!!
4 Hunt Tomatos 1.00
2 FL Mushrooms 1.09
1 Green Giant Mushrooms 1.49 (grabbed the wrong one and didn't realize until I got home!)
1 Del Monte Peach Chunks 1.28
1 Dole Pineapple Tidbits 1.39 - .50/1 IP
Use $1 Home 360 FLIP-
4 Home 360 Tall Kitchen Trash Bags 1.50
2 25ft Home 360 Aluminum Foil .99
1 Home 360 Paper Towels 1.50
2 Home 360 Facial Tissue .95
1 Home 360 Close Out priced Laundry Detergent 2.13
1 Home 360 5pack Entree size reusable containers (perfect sandwich size so no more baggies!!) 2.74
Total- 38.38
Saved- 28.21
Spent- 10.17
Sunday, August 2, 2009
More free stuff from FLIPS!
*UPDATE- Went back out tonight and got some more free/cheap stuff and just added it to the existing lists.
This week at FL with the Home 360 FLIP you can get free Aluminum Foil and Facial Tissues!!!
I also went by Staples and grabbed the Wide Rule Filler Paper for a penny. And I hit CVS for the school supply freebies and a good deal on gum as Hubbie's workplace is tobacco free as of August 1st.
Staples-
5 Wide Rule Notebook Paper .01
11 copies .88
Total- 4.13
Saved- 3.20
Spent- .93
CVS- Multiple transactions allows me to roll the ECB's I earn from deal to deal lowering the out of pocket a bunch and getting more free stuff!
Transaction #1-
1Blink Tears 7.99- $3/1 Insert Q + 7.99 ECB earned
6 60ct Eclipse Gum 2/$5 - BOGO Insert Q x 3 +$5 ECB earned
-$4/$20 Q from Email
-$4 ECB from previous week
Total- 35.26
Saved- 29.44
Spent- 5.82
*Earned 12.99 ECB
MM of 7.17
Transaction #2-
2 10 ct Pencils .99 + .99 ECB earned
2 1 Subject Notebooks .99 + .99 ECB earned
1 3 pack glue stick .99 + .99 ECB earned
1 Ludens Cough Drops .49 (filler item)
1 CVS Aspirin 1.99 FREE item for August (free item coupon received when scan SCB card first time in August)
- $5 ECB earned previous transaction
Total- 11.71
Saved- 10.89
Spent- .82
*Earned 4.95 ECB's
Transaction #3-
1 Caliber Scissors 2.99 + earn 2.99 ECB
-.99 ECB
-1.98 ECB
Total-3.20
Saved- 2.97
Spent- .23
*Earned 2.99 ECB
Transaction #4-
1 Caliber Scissors 2.99 + earn 2.99 ECB
-.99 ECB
-1.98 ECB
Total-3.20
Saved- 2.99
Spent- .21
*Earned 2.99 ECB
Transaction #5-
6 60ct Dentyle and Eclipse Gum 2/$5 + earn $5 ECB
-2.99 ECB
-1.98 ECB
-7.99 ECB
Total- 24.99
Saved- 21.90
Spent- 3.09
*Earned $5 ECB
TOTAL CVS- 78.36
SAVED- 68.19
SPENT- 10.17
Food Lion- Multiple stores and multiple transactions to use the FLIPS.
1 Whole Cut Up Chicken reduced to 3.13
1 Rubbermaid Twist and Seal small round containers 3.29
$1 off Home 360 FLIP used for:
3 Close Out Laundry Detergent 2.13
1 Facial Tissues Cube sale price .95
9 Home 360 Paper Towels 1.50
1 25ft Aluminum Foil .95
$1 Guiding Stars FLIP used for:
1 San Marcos Refried Beans 1.29
1 DelMonte Mandarin Oranges 1.67
4 FL Mushroom Pieces 1.09
1 Del Monte Peach Chunks 1.28
2 FL Pineapple Chunks .64
1 Pompeian Marinated Artichoke hearts 1.56
2 Hunts Diced Tomato 1.00
1 FL Angel Hair Pasta 1.29
1 FL Pineapple Tidbit 1.25
$1 Healthy Accent FLIP used for:
1 12 pack disposable razors 2.59
-$2.50/$15 CAT
Total- 52.56
Saved- 33.47
Spent- 19.09
Totals for the Day- 135.05
Saved- 104.86
Spent- 30. 19
This week at FL with the Home 360 FLIP you can get free Aluminum Foil and Facial Tissues!!!
I also went by Staples and grabbed the Wide Rule Filler Paper for a penny. And I hit CVS for the school supply freebies and a good deal on gum as Hubbie's workplace is tobacco free as of August 1st.
Staples-
5 Wide Rule Notebook Paper .01
11 copies .88
Total- 4.13
Saved- 3.20
Spent- .93
CVS- Multiple transactions allows me to roll the ECB's I earn from deal to deal lowering the out of pocket a bunch and getting more free stuff!
Transaction #1-
1Blink Tears 7.99- $3/1 Insert Q + 7.99 ECB earned
6 60ct Eclipse Gum 2/$5 - BOGO Insert Q x 3 +$5 ECB earned
-$4/$20 Q from Email
-$4 ECB from previous week
Total- 35.26
Saved- 29.44
Spent- 5.82
*Earned 12.99 ECB
MM of 7.17
Transaction #2-
2 10 ct Pencils .99 + .99 ECB earned
2 1 Subject Notebooks .99 + .99 ECB earned
1 3 pack glue stick .99 + .99 ECB earned
1 Ludens Cough Drops .49 (filler item)
1 CVS Aspirin 1.99 FREE item for August (free item coupon received when scan SCB card first time in August)
- $5 ECB earned previous transaction
Total- 11.71
Saved- 10.89
Spent- .82
*Earned 4.95 ECB's
Transaction #3-
1 Caliber Scissors 2.99 + earn 2.99 ECB
-.99 ECB
-1.98 ECB
Total-3.20
Saved- 2.97
Spent- .23
*Earned 2.99 ECB
Transaction #4-
1 Caliber Scissors 2.99 + earn 2.99 ECB
-.99 ECB
-1.98 ECB
Total-3.20
Saved- 2.99
Spent- .21
*Earned 2.99 ECB
Transaction #5-
6 60ct Dentyle and Eclipse Gum 2/$5 + earn $5 ECB
-2.99 ECB
-1.98 ECB
-7.99 ECB
Total- 24.99
Saved- 21.90
Spent- 3.09
*Earned $5 ECB
TOTAL CVS- 78.36
SAVED- 68.19
SPENT- 10.17
Food Lion- Multiple stores and multiple transactions to use the FLIPS.
1 Whole Cut Up Chicken reduced to 3.13
1 Rubbermaid Twist and Seal small round containers 3.29
$1 off Home 360 FLIP used for:
3 Close Out Laundry Detergent 2.13
1 Facial Tissues Cube sale price .95
9 Home 360 Paper Towels 1.50
1 25ft Aluminum Foil .95
$1 Guiding Stars FLIP used for:
1 San Marcos Refried Beans 1.29
1 DelMonte Mandarin Oranges 1.67
4 FL Mushroom Pieces 1.09
1 Del Monte Peach Chunks 1.28
2 FL Pineapple Chunks .64
1 Pompeian Marinated Artichoke hearts 1.56
2 Hunts Diced Tomato 1.00
1 FL Angel Hair Pasta 1.29
1 FL Pineapple Tidbit 1.25
$1 Healthy Accent FLIP used for:
1 12 pack disposable razors 2.59
-$2.50/$15 CAT
Total- 52.56
Saved- 33.47
Spent- 19.09
Totals for the Day- 135.05
Saved- 104.86
Spent- 30. 19
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
All kinds of shopping!
Well as usual I was being a slacker and just now put in some receipts from Sunday and Monday.
I also went and did a little shopping today. I decided to try a little early Christmas shopping.
I was hoping for a big score at Target since there were rumors that the Target Toy Clearance might be hitting 75% this week. But at my store there was very little on clearance and for the most part it was still just 30% off. Nothing really for me to go back and get either when it does get to 75%. This is a disappointment because last year I got SO MUCH STUFF when they did the 75% off clearance. I am hoping this is just the first round as last year the sale was a bit later. Guess we will have to wait and see. I did find one thing at Toys R Us in their clearance area so that was nice!
Finally the Guiding Starts FLIP was reset and extended to 8/4 so that means more cheap stuff at FL!!!!
Briley's Produce- Hubbie asked from some good local cantaloupe and tomatoes, I also grabbed a few peaches.
2 Cantaloupes
2 Tomatoes
3 Peaches
Spent- 7.35
Target- Picked up all of these things from their $1 bins in the front of the store.
1 Foam Clock
1 childs putty toy
1 pack of pipe cleaners
4 packs of small sea animal toys
Total-7.49
Saved- 0.00
Used GC- 7.30
Spent- .19
Toys R Us-
1 Planet Earth Explorer Kit 1/2 price 4.98
Total- 10.34
Saved- 5.01
Spent- 5.33
KFC- Received the free Grilled meal coupon from the Oprah promo several months ago and decided to pick this up for the Little One's supper.
1 2 pc Grilled Chicken Meal w/ 2 sides, biscuit and drink.
Total-??
Saved-??
Spent- 0.00
Burger King- They also have the deal where you call in and answer questions (info is on the back of the receipts) and for doing this you get a free Whopper or Original Chicken sandwich with purchase of fries and drink.
1 Whopper
1 small fry
1 small Icee
Total- 5.29
Saved- 2.75
Spent- 2.54
Food Lion- Multiple stores and multiple transactions to use the FLIPS (either Home 360 or Guiding Stars).
Using $1 Home 360 FLIP:
4 Home 360 Paper Towels 1.50
1 Home 360 Aluminum Foil .99
1 Home 360 Tall Kitchen trash bags 15 ct 1.49
1 Home 360 Paper Bowls 1.95
Using $1 Guiding Stars FLIP:
1 Gallon Smart Option 2% Milk 3.28
1 DelMonte No Sugar Added Diced Peaches 1.28
2 FL Tater Tots 2.00
1 FL Peanut Butter 1.67
1 FL Mushrooms 1.09
1 FL Cut Yams 1.08
THEN:
4 Tombstone Pizzas = 2.50 each when you buy 4
1 1/2 gallon FL Chocolate Milk 3.29 - FREE Q when purchase 1 gallon regular milk (actually took off 3.75 automatically) * Q found on Coupons.com when using Missouri zip code
3 Ragu Pasta Sauce sale price 2/$4
1 Ragu Pizza Sauce 1.49 - $2/2 Ragu FLIP x 2 - $1/2 Manufacturer IP x 2
6 FL Colas .88 - $1/3 FLIP
-$2.50/$15 purchase CAT
Total- 68.48
Saved- 46.56
Spent- 21.92
TOTALS FOR THE DAY- 98.95
Saved- 61.62
Spent- 37.33
I also went and did a little shopping today. I decided to try a little early Christmas shopping.
I was hoping for a big score at Target since there were rumors that the Target Toy Clearance might be hitting 75% this week. But at my store there was very little on clearance and for the most part it was still just 30% off. Nothing really for me to go back and get either when it does get to 75%. This is a disappointment because last year I got SO MUCH STUFF when they did the 75% off clearance. I am hoping this is just the first round as last year the sale was a bit later. Guess we will have to wait and see. I did find one thing at Toys R Us in their clearance area so that was nice!
Finally the Guiding Starts FLIP was reset and extended to 8/4 so that means more cheap stuff at FL!!!!
Briley's Produce- Hubbie asked from some good local cantaloupe and tomatoes, I also grabbed a few peaches.
2 Cantaloupes
2 Tomatoes
3 Peaches
Spent- 7.35
Target- Picked up all of these things from their $1 bins in the front of the store.
1 Foam Clock
1 childs putty toy
1 pack of pipe cleaners
4 packs of small sea animal toys
Total-7.49
Saved- 0.00
Used GC- 7.30
Spent- .19
Toys R Us-
1 Planet Earth Explorer Kit 1/2 price 4.98
Total- 10.34
Saved- 5.01
Spent- 5.33
KFC- Received the free Grilled meal coupon from the Oprah promo several months ago and decided to pick this up for the Little One's supper.
1 2 pc Grilled Chicken Meal w/ 2 sides, biscuit and drink.
Total-??
Saved-??
Spent- 0.00
Burger King- They also have the deal where you call in and answer questions (info is on the back of the receipts) and for doing this you get a free Whopper or Original Chicken sandwich with purchase of fries and drink.
1 Whopper
1 small fry
1 small Icee
Total- 5.29
Saved- 2.75
Spent- 2.54
Food Lion- Multiple stores and multiple transactions to use the FLIPS (either Home 360 or Guiding Stars).
Using $1 Home 360 FLIP:
4 Home 360 Paper Towels 1.50
1 Home 360 Aluminum Foil .99
1 Home 360 Tall Kitchen trash bags 15 ct 1.49
1 Home 360 Paper Bowls 1.95
Using $1 Guiding Stars FLIP:
1 Gallon Smart Option 2% Milk 3.28
1 DelMonte No Sugar Added Diced Peaches 1.28
2 FL Tater Tots 2.00
1 FL Peanut Butter 1.67
1 FL Mushrooms 1.09
1 FL Cut Yams 1.08
THEN:
4 Tombstone Pizzas = 2.50 each when you buy 4
1 1/2 gallon FL Chocolate Milk 3.29 - FREE Q when purchase 1 gallon regular milk (actually took off 3.75 automatically) * Q found on Coupons.com when using Missouri zip code
3 Ragu Pasta Sauce sale price 2/$4
1 Ragu Pizza Sauce 1.49 - $2/2 Ragu FLIP x 2 - $1/2 Manufacturer IP x 2
6 FL Colas .88 - $1/3 FLIP
-$2.50/$15 purchase CAT
Total- 68.48
Saved- 46.56
Spent- 21.92
TOTALS FOR THE DAY- 98.95
Saved- 61.62
Spent- 37.33
MONDAY 7/27
Food Lion- Multiple stores and transactions to use the FLIPS.
The following all used $1 Guiding Stars FLIPS x 7:
2 Refried Beans
2 FL Pineapple Chunk
1 Pompeian Marinated Artichoke Hearts
1 FL Whole Mushrooms
2 FL Broccoli Florets
1 FL Mushrooms
1 FL Frozen French Fries
I also had a $2/$5 Produce FLIP to use:
.95lb Bananas .66
1 Red Apple Bites sale price 3.99
Total- 16.96
Saved- 9.89
Spent- 7.07
The following all used $1 Guiding Stars FLIPS x 7:
2 Refried Beans
2 FL Pineapple Chunk
1 Pompeian Marinated Artichoke Hearts
1 FL Whole Mushrooms
2 FL Broccoli Florets
1 FL Mushrooms
1 FL Frozen French Fries
I also had a $2/$5 Produce FLIP to use:
.95lb Bananas .66
1 Red Apple Bites sale price 3.99
Total- 16.96
Saved- 9.89
Spent- 7.07
SUNDAY 7/26
Kroger-
1 Hormel Pepperoni 2 pack 2.79 - $1 off when you buy 2 Pillsbury Pizza crusts Peelie on product
2 Pillsbury Pizza Crust 2.75 - FREE Q received in mail x 1
2 Kroger Rich and Honey Hot Dog Buns Manager Markdown .79
Total- 11.67
Saved- 5.35
Spent- 6.32
Food Lion-
1 Home 360 Paper Towels - $1 Home 360 FLIP
1 FL Mushrooms - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
Total- 3.10
Saved- 2.43
Spent- .67
Harris Teeter-
3 Mayfield Ice Creams 1.99 - $1 Penquin tearpad Q doubled x 3
Total- 17.01
Saved- 16.95
Spent- .06
Totals for the Day- 31.78
Saved- 24.73
Spent- 7.05
1 Hormel Pepperoni 2 pack 2.79 - $1 off when you buy 2 Pillsbury Pizza crusts Peelie on product
2 Pillsbury Pizza Crust 2.75 - FREE Q received in mail x 1
2 Kroger Rich and Honey Hot Dog Buns Manager Markdown .79
Total- 11.67
Saved- 5.35
Spent- 6.32
Food Lion-
1 Home 360 Paper Towels - $1 Home 360 FLIP
1 FL Mushrooms - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
Total- 3.10
Saved- 2.43
Spent- .67
Harris Teeter-
3 Mayfield Ice Creams 1.99 - $1 Penquin tearpad Q doubled x 3
Total- 17.01
Saved- 16.95
Spent- .06
Totals for the Day- 31.78
Saved- 24.73
Spent- 7.05
Saturday, July 25, 2009
And more drinks and FLIPS!
Yeah I know but what are ya gonna do? At that price I had to keep getting them! Also went to HT and grabbed some cheap Ice Cream!
Kroger- 2 transactions to get the Mega 10 discount on everything.
32 2 Liter Cokes .99
1 5lb Kroger Ground beef 6.45
8 Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1.29 - $1/2 IP x 4
-$5 Mega discount x 4
Total- 77.46
Saved- 50.45
Spent- 27.01
Food Lion- Multiple transactions at 3 stores to use the FLIPS.
1 Home 360 Bleach 1.29 -$1 Home 360 FLIP
1 Mueller Elbow Macaroni 1.39 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
4 Home 360 Paper Towels Sale Price 1.50 - $1 Home 360 FLIP x 4
2 FL Frozen Dice Onions - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
1 FL Frozen French Fries sale price 2.00 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
2 FL Mushroom Stems and Pieces 1.09 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP x 2
Total- 17.28
Saved- 12.11
Spent- 5.17
Harris Teeter- These coupons did not double. The store refuses to double them even with the Super Doubles Promo. Still it makes for cheap ice cream.
3 Mayfield 1/2 Gallon Ice Cream sale price 1.99 - $1/1
Total- 17.07
Saved- 13.98
Spent- 3.09
Total for the Day- 111.81
Saved- 76.54
Spent- 35.27
Kroger- 2 transactions to get the Mega 10 discount on everything.
32 2 Liter Cokes .99
1 5lb Kroger Ground beef 6.45
8 Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1.29 - $1/2 IP x 4
-$5 Mega discount x 4
Total- 77.46
Saved- 50.45
Spent- 27.01
Food Lion- Multiple transactions at 3 stores to use the FLIPS.
1 Home 360 Bleach 1.29 -$1 Home 360 FLIP
1 Mueller Elbow Macaroni 1.39 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
4 Home 360 Paper Towels Sale Price 1.50 - $1 Home 360 FLIP x 4
2 FL Frozen Dice Onions - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
1 FL Frozen French Fries sale price 2.00 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
2 FL Mushroom Stems and Pieces 1.09 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP x 2
Total- 17.28
Saved- 12.11
Spent- 5.17
Harris Teeter- These coupons did not double. The store refuses to double them even with the Super Doubles Promo. Still it makes for cheap ice cream.
3 Mayfield 1/2 Gallon Ice Cream sale price 1.99 - $1/1
Total- 17.07
Saved- 13.98
Spent- 3.09
Total for the Day- 111.81
Saved- 76.54
Spent- 35.27
Friday, July 24, 2009
More drinks and FLIPS!
So they ended up extending the Guiding Stars FLIP promo for another week!!! Go to the FL website and play the Guiding Stars game, at the end you will get a chance to print a FLIP for $1 off ANY guiding stars item. Remember if you want to use this FLIP multiple times before 7/28 you need to change the print amount when it pops up!!! Also remember you can only use one of each FLIP per transaction (but you can use one of each different FLIP in the same transaction)so if you want to use more than one you gotta do more than one transaction.
I spent some time wondering the aisles looking for the items that have the Guiding Stars green tag and found tons of stuff that will be a fairly good deal so you will see a random selection of things from me over the next week.
Kroger- Stocking up hard on these drinks while they are this cheap! I have no clue where I am gonna put them all but it is worth it to find a place!
30 2 Liter Coke products .99
8 Oscar Meyer Lunchables sale price 1.00 - $1/2 IP x 4
1 Kroger Loaf Bread Manager Markdown .49
-$5 off Mega Event x 3
Total- 69.25
Saved- 47.82
Spent- 21.43
Food Lion- Multiple transactions at 2 stores to use the FLIPS.
4 Home 360 15ct Kitchen Trash Bags sale price 1.49 - $1 Home 360 FLIP x 4
1 FL Canned Pineapple 1.25 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
2 FL Frozen Diced Onions .99 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
1 Old Time Cornmeal 1.25 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
1 FL Frozen French Fries sale price $2 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
Total- 15.15
Saved- 10.39
Spent- 4.76
Totals for the Day- 84.40
Saved- 58.21
Spent- 26.19
I spent some time wondering the aisles looking for the items that have the Guiding Stars green tag and found tons of stuff that will be a fairly good deal so you will see a random selection of things from me over the next week.
Kroger- Stocking up hard on these drinks while they are this cheap! I have no clue where I am gonna put them all but it is worth it to find a place!
30 2 Liter Coke products .99
8 Oscar Meyer Lunchables sale price 1.00 - $1/2 IP x 4
1 Kroger Loaf Bread Manager Markdown .49
-$5 off Mega Event x 3
Total- 69.25
Saved- 47.82
Spent- 21.43
Food Lion- Multiple transactions at 2 stores to use the FLIPS.
4 Home 360 15ct Kitchen Trash Bags sale price 1.49 - $1 Home 360 FLIP x 4
1 FL Canned Pineapple 1.25 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
2 FL Frozen Diced Onions .99 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
1 Old Time Cornmeal 1.25 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
1 FL Frozen French Fries sale price $2 - $1 Guiding Stars FLIP
Total- 15.15
Saved- 10.39
Spent- 4.76
Totals for the Day- 84.40
Saved- 58.21
Spent- 26.19
As requested!
Hubbie said he had some folks where he works that had questions about my abbreviations I use in the posts. So to help out with that I have added a What it means? section to my ABOUT page. Go there and you will see it on the right hand side. Please let me know if you see any others that I left off the list and I will update it ASAP!
Also remember my LINKS page has links to the forums I use and some webpages and blogs that have great explanations on everything from basic couponing how-to's to how to play the drugstore games to weekly deals lists for the different stores!!!
Also remember my LINKS page has links to the forums I use and some webpages and blogs that have great explanations on everything from basic couponing how-to's to how to play the drugstore games to weekly deals lists for the different stores!!!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
More Pop Tarts!!!!!
This should hold us for awhile and I wanted to use up a few more of the Guiding Stars FLIPS since they expired today.
HT- 3 transactions to use all the coupons.
7 12ct Pop Tarts BOGO 1.62 - .55/1 Insert Q x 7
2 12ct Angel Soft Double Roll TP sale price 4.99 - .50/1 IP
Total- 41.49
Saved- 29.09
Spent- 12.40
Food Lion- Multiple Transactions to use all of the FLIPS.
2 FL Frozen Diced Onions - $1 FLIP x 2
1 FL 32oz Shredded Cheese 3.50 - $1/$4 Prepackaged Cheese FL CAT (found it in a grocery cart!!!)
1 small Home 360 Bleach 1.11 - $1 FLIP
2 FL Crinkle Cut French Fries sale price 2.00 - $1 FLIP x 2
1 Home 360 Tissues 1.49 - $1 FLIP
Total- 17.79
Saved- 12.28
Spent- 5.51
Totals for the Day- 59.28
Saved- 41.37
Spent- 17.91
HT- 3 transactions to use all the coupons.
7 12ct Pop Tarts BOGO 1.62 - .55/1 Insert Q x 7
2 12ct Angel Soft Double Roll TP sale price 4.99 - .50/1 IP
Total- 41.49
Saved- 29.09
Spent- 12.40
Food Lion- Multiple Transactions to use all of the FLIPS.
2 FL Frozen Diced Onions - $1 FLIP x 2
1 FL 32oz Shredded Cheese 3.50 - $1/$4 Prepackaged Cheese FL CAT (found it in a grocery cart!!!)
1 small Home 360 Bleach 1.11 - $1 FLIP
2 FL Crinkle Cut French Fries sale price 2.00 - $1 FLIP x 2
1 Home 360 Tissues 1.49 - $1 FLIP
Total- 17.79
Saved- 12.28
Spent- 5.51
Totals for the Day- 59.28
Saved- 41.37
Spent- 17.91
Monday, July 20, 2009
A few good deals!
Went out tonight to grab a few things that will be going off sale tomorrow and do take advantage of some deals.
HT-
8 12 ct PopTarts BOGO -.55/1 Insert Q x 8
2 Velveeta Shells Cups - FREE with promo Q
Total- 28.59
Saved- 24.19
Spent- 4.40
Kroger-
28 2 Liter Cokes .99
2 Chex Mix Snacks 1.99 -.50/1 Shortcuts Q - .50/1 IP x 2
8 OM Lunchables 1.00 - $1/2 IP x 4
1 Kroger Sour Cream 1.20
2 Kroger Loaf Bread Manager Markdown .39
Total- 73.30
Saved- 50.42
Spent- 22.88
Food Lion-
2 Home 360 Ultra Bleach 1.45 - $1 FLIP x 2
1 FL Penne Rigate 1.09 - $1 FLIP
1 FL Elbow Macaroni .99 - $1 FLIP
1 Home 360 Facial Tissue 1.49- $1 FLIP
1 Healthy Accent Bandaids 1.79 - $1 FLIP
1 FL Long Grain Rice 1.10 - $1 FLIP
Total- 11.13
Saved- 7.60
Spent- 3.53
CVS- ALWAYS out of the good deals but I did get a raincheck.
2 CVS Filler Paper 2.00 PLUS get $2 ECB = FREE (limit 2)
Total- 5.42
Saved- 4.85
Spent- .57
Totals for the Day- 118.44
Saved- 87.06
Spent- 31.38
HT-
8 12 ct PopTarts BOGO -.55/1 Insert Q x 8
2 Velveeta Shells Cups - FREE with promo Q
Total- 28.59
Saved- 24.19
Spent- 4.40
Kroger-
28 2 Liter Cokes .99
2 Chex Mix Snacks 1.99 -.50/1 Shortcuts Q - .50/1 IP x 2
8 OM Lunchables 1.00 - $1/2 IP x 4
1 Kroger Sour Cream 1.20
2 Kroger Loaf Bread Manager Markdown .39
Total- 73.30
Saved- 50.42
Spent- 22.88
Food Lion-
2 Home 360 Ultra Bleach 1.45 - $1 FLIP x 2
1 FL Penne Rigate 1.09 - $1 FLIP
1 FL Elbow Macaroni .99 - $1 FLIP
1 Home 360 Facial Tissue 1.49- $1 FLIP
1 Healthy Accent Bandaids 1.79 - $1 FLIP
1 FL Long Grain Rice 1.10 - $1 FLIP
Total- 11.13
Saved- 7.60
Spent- 3.53
CVS- ALWAYS out of the good deals but I did get a raincheck.
2 CVS Filler Paper 2.00 PLUS get $2 ECB = FREE (limit 2)
Total- 5.42
Saved- 4.85
Spent- .57
Totals for the Day- 118.44
Saved- 87.06
Spent- 31.38
I am just lazy!
Summer has really done a number on me! SOOOOO lazy. I have one receipt from 7/15 and then a few from 7/18 that I will update now.
Just a Note: HT is doing Super Double Coupons starting Wed the 22nd thru the 28th so get all those coupons up to 1.99 out and check the boards to see what deals are showing up!
Another Note: Kroger is doing the Mega 10 event again this week and 2 liter Coke products are included. You can end up with 10 2 liters for 4.90 after the discount!!! There are a ton of other items included in the sale so check out the ad for things that might work for you and go here to see a nice coupon matchup.
Ok on with the update:
Food Lion 7/15-
*Produce FLIP came out this week so I made a quick run to grab some cheap produce. ALSO, according to the boards alot of stores over ordered on the cherries that were 1.99 a pound sale price this week so they have reduced them to .99 a pound. Since they are normally 4.99 a pound you can end up with 2 pounds for free with the FLIP if you are so inclined. This sale ends Tuesday!
2.24 lbs Bananas
.45 Broccoli Crown
1 cucumber
1 bag mini carrots
Total- 5.18
Saved- 2.50
Spent- 2.68
7/18
Harris Teeter-
2 Kellogg Poptarts BOGO - .55/1 Insert Q x 2
1 Sliced Watermelon .80
Total- 8.18
Saved- 6.27
Spent- 1.91
Kroger-
19 2 Liter Cokes .99 each
1 Digiorno Flatbread Melt - FREE Q received in mail promo
1 Tombstone Pizza sale price 2.99
4 OM Lunchables sale price 1.00 each
1 Dozen Eggs .99
1 Kroger Loaf Bread .78
2 1/2 Gallons Milk Manager Markdown .75
1 12oz Mushroom Manager Markdown 1.39
5 Kroger Heat And Serve Rolls Manager Markdown .69
1 Kroger Angel Food Cake Manager Markdown .99
-5.00 Mega 10 Discount x 2 (2 transactions as this deal is limit one reward per transaction!)
Total- 64.62
Save- 38.02
Spent- 26.60
Totals for the Week- 77.98
Saved- 46.79
Spent- 31.19
Just a Note: HT is doing Super Double Coupons starting Wed the 22nd thru the 28th so get all those coupons up to 1.99 out and check the boards to see what deals are showing up!
Another Note: Kroger is doing the Mega 10 event again this week and 2 liter Coke products are included. You can end up with 10 2 liters for 4.90 after the discount!!! There are a ton of other items included in the sale so check out the ad for things that might work for you and go here to see a nice coupon matchup.
Ok on with the update:
Food Lion 7/15-
*Produce FLIP came out this week so I made a quick run to grab some cheap produce. ALSO, according to the boards alot of stores over ordered on the cherries that were 1.99 a pound sale price this week so they have reduced them to .99 a pound. Since they are normally 4.99 a pound you can end up with 2 pounds for free with the FLIP if you are so inclined. This sale ends Tuesday!
2.24 lbs Bananas
.45 Broccoli Crown
1 cucumber
1 bag mini carrots
Total- 5.18
Saved- 2.50
Spent- 2.68
7/18
Harris Teeter-
2 Kellogg Poptarts BOGO - .55/1 Insert Q x 2
1 Sliced Watermelon .80
Total- 8.18
Saved- 6.27
Spent- 1.91
Kroger-
19 2 Liter Cokes .99 each
1 Digiorno Flatbread Melt - FREE Q received in mail promo
1 Tombstone Pizza sale price 2.99
4 OM Lunchables sale price 1.00 each
1 Dozen Eggs .99
1 Kroger Loaf Bread .78
2 1/2 Gallons Milk Manager Markdown .75
1 12oz Mushroom Manager Markdown 1.39
5 Kroger Heat And Serve Rolls Manager Markdown .69
1 Kroger Angel Food Cake Manager Markdown .99
-5.00 Mega 10 Discount x 2 (2 transactions as this deal is limit one reward per transaction!)
Total- 64.62
Save- 38.02
Spent- 26.60
Totals for the Week- 77.98
Saved- 46.79
Spent- 31.19
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The last few days!
I totally forgot to enter some receipts from Sunday so I gotta put those in as well as the stuff today!
Sunday 12th-
Food Lion- Took advantage of the B1G1 Deli Ham deal this week and the B1G1 On The Go Bistro sale!! 3 transactions to use Q's.
10 Bistro Items (2 entrees and 8 sides) - $3 off $10 FLIP x 3
2 34 oz Maxwell House Coffee
1 5lb bag New Potatoes 3.49 - $1 off Guiding Star Item FLIP
Total- 53.98
Saved- 32.00
Spent- 21.98
Tuesday 14th- Today I went to FL to grab some more of the Bistro items and ham, then to HT to grab some cheap beer for hubbie and split chicken breasts. Finally I had some Chik-Fil-A Q's that were going to expire and wanted to use the Arby's Q's for the free sandwich that were sent out this week. Enough free sandwiches for dinner tonight and lunches for a few days! And since we NEVER go out anymore it is a nice treat to get to have a little fast food every now and then.
Food Lion- 4 transactions to use the FLIPS.
6 lbs of Smithfield Deli sliced ham 5.99 lb B1G1 - $3 off $10 FLIP x 3
4 Bistro sides B1G1 - $3 off $10 FLIP
Total- 49.41
Saved- 36.58
Spent- 12.83
Harris Teeter-
2 24 packs Natural Light beer 9.99
3 Split Chicken Breast packs .77/lb
Total- 42.27
Saved- 16.19
Spent- 26.08
Arby's- Hubbie tried on this one. I forgot it wasn't Wednesday and sent him by Arby's on his way home to grab the free regular roast beef that will be happening TOMORROW! He knew it was supposed to be free but he is never comfortable refusing to purchase something if the deal is not right so he bought it anyway even though it wasn't free. He tries!
2 BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roast Burger - free with soft drink purchase
3 soft drinks
1 regular Roast Beef (a whopping 2.79 is the regular price for this tiny thing!!!! WOW!!)
Total- 17.77
Saved- 10.00
Spent- 7.77
Chik-Fil-A- 2 Q's, one for free sandwich with meal purchase and one for free sandwich with fries and soft drink purchase.
1 8 piece nugget meal (includes drink and fries)
2 Chik-Fil-A sandwiches
1 Medium Waffle fry
1 Medium soft drink
Total- 14.56
Saved- 5.58
Spent- 8.98
Totals for the Week- 177.99
Saved- 100.35
Spent- 77.64
Sunday 12th-
Food Lion- Took advantage of the B1G1 Deli Ham deal this week and the B1G1 On The Go Bistro sale!! 3 transactions to use Q's.
10 Bistro Items (2 entrees and 8 sides) - $3 off $10 FLIP x 3
2 34 oz Maxwell House Coffee
1 5lb bag New Potatoes 3.49 - $1 off Guiding Star Item FLIP
Total- 53.98
Saved- 32.00
Spent- 21.98
Tuesday 14th- Today I went to FL to grab some more of the Bistro items and ham, then to HT to grab some cheap beer for hubbie and split chicken breasts. Finally I had some Chik-Fil-A Q's that were going to expire and wanted to use the Arby's Q's for the free sandwich that were sent out this week. Enough free sandwiches for dinner tonight and lunches for a few days! And since we NEVER go out anymore it is a nice treat to get to have a little fast food every now and then.
Food Lion- 4 transactions to use the FLIPS.
6 lbs of Smithfield Deli sliced ham 5.99 lb B1G1 - $3 off $10 FLIP x 3
4 Bistro sides B1G1 - $3 off $10 FLIP
Total- 49.41
Saved- 36.58
Spent- 12.83
Harris Teeter-
2 24 packs Natural Light beer 9.99
3 Split Chicken Breast packs .77/lb
Total- 42.27
Saved- 16.19
Spent- 26.08
Arby's- Hubbie tried on this one. I forgot it wasn't Wednesday and sent him by Arby's on his way home to grab the free regular roast beef that will be happening TOMORROW! He knew it was supposed to be free but he is never comfortable refusing to purchase something if the deal is not right so he bought it anyway even though it wasn't free. He tries!
2 BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roast Burger - free with soft drink purchase
3 soft drinks
1 regular Roast Beef (a whopping 2.79 is the regular price for this tiny thing!!!! WOW!!)
Total- 17.77
Saved- 10.00
Spent- 7.77
Chik-Fil-A- 2 Q's, one for free sandwich with meal purchase and one for free sandwich with fries and soft drink purchase.
1 8 piece nugget meal (includes drink and fries)
2 Chik-Fil-A sandwiches
1 Medium Waffle fry
1 Medium soft drink
Total- 14.56
Saved- 5.58
Spent- 8.98
Totals for the Week- 177.99
Saved- 100.35
Spent- 77.64
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Several little shops today
Not too much we needed but here is the breakdown.
1st I was able to get my hands on one of the Kroger RX coupons from the June 28th paper. Use it and get $20 off your groceries!! I LOVE these and wish they were around more often for the grocery stores!
Kroger-
1 RX $10
21 Big K Colas
4 Kroger Tortilla 10 cts Manager Markdown to .59
4 Fuji Apples $1 per lb
1.90 lb bananas at .49 a lb
1 Kroger Sour Cream 1.20
-$20 off groceries credit from RX deal
Total- 33.52
Saved- 21.57
Spent- 11.95
Harris Teeter-
1 gallon milk sale price 1.97
Total- 3.03
Saved- 1.02
Spent- 2.01
Food Lion- (tons of rebate offers and coupon booklets sponsored by beer companies!! Don't forget to check around at your stores!!!)
2 pds Deli Ham BOGO - $3/$10 deli bakery purchase FLIP
2 bags FL frozen chopped onion .99
Total- 14.12
Saved- 9.00
Spent- 5.12
Totals for the Day- 50.67
Saved- 31.59
Spent- 19.08
1st I was able to get my hands on one of the Kroger RX coupons from the June 28th paper. Use it and get $20 off your groceries!! I LOVE these and wish they were around more often for the grocery stores!
Kroger-
1 RX $10
21 Big K Colas
4 Kroger Tortilla 10 cts Manager Markdown to .59
4 Fuji Apples $1 per lb
1.90 lb bananas at .49 a lb
1 Kroger Sour Cream 1.20
-$20 off groceries credit from RX deal
Total- 33.52
Saved- 21.57
Spent- 11.95
Harris Teeter-
1 gallon milk sale price 1.97
Total- 3.03
Saved- 1.02
Spent- 2.01
Food Lion- (tons of rebate offers and coupon booklets sponsored by beer companies!! Don't forget to check around at your stores!!!)
2 pds Deli Ham BOGO - $3/$10 deli bakery purchase FLIP
2 bags FL frozen chopped onion .99
Total- 14.12
Saved- 9.00
Spent- 5.12
Totals for the Day- 50.67
Saved- 31.59
Spent- 19.08
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Beer and Drink Run
Hubbie needed beer or he would whine. lol
Plus I wanted to grab some drinks and check the manager markdowns at Kroger.
Kroger- I love that bread freezes so well!! I hit the jackpot at Kroger today and am now well stocked for the month on bread.
16 2ltr Big K Colas
2 Chi-Chi Salsas sale price 1.00 - .55/1 Insert Q x 2
1 Kroger Plain mini bagels Manager Markdown .89
1 Kroger Raisin mini bagels Manager Markdown 1.19
3 Kroger Loaf Breads Manager Markdown .39
1 Kroger Hoagie Rolls Manager Markdown .79
2 8 oz Slice Mushrooms Manager Markdown .99
Total- 31.00
Saved- 11.08
Spent- 19.92
Harris Teeter-
2 24pks Bud Light 11.77
2 Hefty Easy Grip Cups 3.59 BOGO - $1.50 EVIC - .75/1 Insert Q x 2= .01 for both
Total- 32.47
Saved- 7.17
Spent- 25.30
Totals for the Day- 63.47
Saved- 18.25
Spent- 45.22
Plus I wanted to grab some drinks and check the manager markdowns at Kroger.
Kroger- I love that bread freezes so well!! I hit the jackpot at Kroger today and am now well stocked for the month on bread.
16 2ltr Big K Colas
2 Chi-Chi Salsas sale price 1.00 - .55/1 Insert Q x 2
1 Kroger Plain mini bagels Manager Markdown .89
1 Kroger Raisin mini bagels Manager Markdown 1.19
3 Kroger Loaf Breads Manager Markdown .39
1 Kroger Hoagie Rolls Manager Markdown .79
2 8 oz Slice Mushrooms Manager Markdown .99
Total- 31.00
Saved- 11.08
Spent- 19.92
Harris Teeter-
2 24pks Bud Light 11.77
2 Hefty Easy Grip Cups 3.59 BOGO - $1.50 EVIC - .75/1 Insert Q x 2= .01 for both
Total- 32.47
Saved- 7.17
Spent- 25.30
Totals for the Day- 63.47
Saved- 18.25
Spent- 45.22
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Lots of shopping
Lots of little shops today.
HT to finish up using my Kraft coupons.
Kroger to score a great deal on hot dogs and cheese.
Lowes for some super cheap ketchup.
FL for some super cheap produce.
CVS for some nearly free/MM canned drinks.
And I am too lazy to list each in a seperate post so here goes. LOL
HT- Last day of doubles up to 1.98. 2 stores, 3 transactions, 15 coupons.
9 8oz Kraft Dressings 1.99 - $1/1 Insert Q x 9 = FREE
4 Velveeta cups 1.19 - $1/2 IP x 2 = .76/4
1 Palmolive Dish soap sale price 2.00 - $1/1 Mailer Q = FREE
2 Pringles 1.99 - $1/1 P&G Coupon Booklet x 2= FREE
1 True Lemon 2.99 - $1/1 Mailer Q = .99
.27 lb Broccoli Crown (kiddo loves raw broccoli) = .54
Total- 34.40
Saved- 31.71
Spent- 2.69
Food Lion- Last day to use the $2/$5 Produce FLIP. 2 transactions.
6 Fresh Express Bagged Lettuce 1.29 - $2/2 Tearpad Q x 3
2 Sicilia Lemon Juice
1 Cabbage
-$2/$5 Produce FLIP x 2
Total- 13.05
Saved- 10.00
Spent- 3.05
Kroger- GREAT deal on hotdogs and cheese if you still have some of the Kraft IP's or blinkies.
Daytona Deal- Buy 10 products listed and get $3 off your total.
8 OM Bun Length Hot Dogs 1.29 - $1/2 IP x2 and $1/2 Blinkie x 2
2 Banquet Heat-n-Serve Sausages .88
Kraft Slices deal- Buy 4 get 1 free
5 Kraft Cheese Slices 1.24 - $1/2 IP and .75/1 IP x 3
1 Kroger Toaster Pastries - .45/1 Store Q
-$3 off order
Total- 52.61
Saved- 44.92
Spent- 7.69
CVS-
4 12 packs Diet Coke 13.00 - $1/2 Tearpad Q x 2
-$10 ECB
Total- 22.17
Saved- 20.96
Spent- 1.21
*Received $3 ECB.
Lowes Foods-
3 24 oz Hunts Ketchup special price .79 with 3 week coupon - .20/1 Insert Q x 3
Total-4.68
Saved- 3.60
Spent- 1.08
Totals for the Day- 126.91
Saved- 111.19
Spent- 15.72
HT to finish up using my Kraft coupons.
Kroger to score a great deal on hot dogs and cheese.
Lowes for some super cheap ketchup.
FL for some super cheap produce.
CVS for some nearly free/MM canned drinks.
And I am too lazy to list each in a seperate post so here goes. LOL
HT- Last day of doubles up to 1.98. 2 stores, 3 transactions, 15 coupons.
9 8oz Kraft Dressings 1.99 - $1/1 Insert Q x 9 = FREE
4 Velveeta cups 1.19 - $1/2 IP x 2 = .76/4
1 Palmolive Dish soap sale price 2.00 - $1/1 Mailer Q = FREE
2 Pringles 1.99 - $1/1 P&G Coupon Booklet x 2= FREE
1 True Lemon 2.99 - $1/1 Mailer Q = .99
.27 lb Broccoli Crown (kiddo loves raw broccoli) = .54
Total- 34.40
Saved- 31.71
Spent- 2.69
Food Lion- Last day to use the $2/$5 Produce FLIP. 2 transactions.
6 Fresh Express Bagged Lettuce 1.29 - $2/2 Tearpad Q x 3
2 Sicilia Lemon Juice
1 Cabbage
-$2/$5 Produce FLIP x 2
Total- 13.05
Saved- 10.00
Spent- 3.05
Kroger- GREAT deal on hotdogs and cheese if you still have some of the Kraft IP's or blinkies.
Daytona Deal- Buy 10 products listed and get $3 off your total.
8 OM Bun Length Hot Dogs 1.29 - $1/2 IP x2 and $1/2 Blinkie x 2
2 Banquet Heat-n-Serve Sausages .88
Kraft Slices deal- Buy 4 get 1 free
5 Kraft Cheese Slices 1.24 - $1/2 IP and .75/1 IP x 3
1 Kroger Toaster Pastries - .45/1 Store Q
-$3 off order
Total- 52.61
Saved- 44.92
Spent- 7.69
CVS-
4 12 packs Diet Coke 13.00 - $1/2 Tearpad Q x 2
-$10 ECB
Total- 22.17
Saved- 20.96
Spent- 1.21
*Received $3 ECB.
Lowes Foods-
3 24 oz Hunts Ketchup special price .79 with 3 week coupon - .20/1 Insert Q x 3
Total-4.68
Saved- 3.60
Spent- 1.08
Totals for the Day- 126.91
Saved- 111.19
Spent- 15.72
Monday, June 29, 2009
A little HT doubles today
I know I haven't really posted about the HT Doubles Event that ends tomorrow. I really was just not that excited. With our limited budget there just wasn't alot of *great* deals for me this time. But that is because I do have a huge stockpile to pull from and am concentrating on just getting the items I need to fill in.
I actually have stopped buying the Sunday papers for the most part and started just buying the coupons I need/want from the coupon clipping sites or Ebay. At $2 a pop I can't justify buying the paper for just a few coupons I want right now and then if I want to get multiples it gets insane. I do check the preview each week and if I see a great week of coupons coming out I will buy it then.
Anyway, I did do a quick trip today so I could get lots of free Kraft salad dressing! Since HT has decided to enforce the 20 Q's per day limit by actually blocking the VIC cards after 20, I had to go today since I have so dang many of them to use up. I will go again tomorrow as well.
Also made a quick trip to Kroger and grabbed some drinks and manager markdowns.
All of these totals are going on July's totals as I would normally have just waited until PayDay tomorrow.
HT-2 stores today, 3 transactions and total of 19 doubling coupons plus 3 free item coupons.
As I said before the deals seem to be thin for me right now based on our needs and budget.
TIP: The registers are apparently coded now to no longer allow more than 2 coupons on the B2G3 deals, the cashier was going to use them but the register kicked it out, she also asked if they were BOGO so that leads me to believe that the registers are coded for that as well now.
9 8oz Kraft Dressing 1.99 - $1/1 Insert Q = FREE
5 Pop Secret B2G3 2.99 each - .50/1 Insert Q x 2= 3.98 for 5 or .80 each
3 Tidy Cat 20lb Litter BOGO = 2.95 each - $1/1 Insert Q = .95 each
2 Jimmy Dean Sausage BOGO 1.49 - $1/1 Insert Q x 2= FREE
2 Wholly Guacamole 1.99 - $1/1 Insert Q x 2= FREE
2 Wholly Salsa 3.69 - Buy Guac Get Salsa Free Insert Q x 2= FREE
2 OM Beef And Cheddar Hot Dogs BOGO 3.99 - $1/2 Blinkie = 1.99/2
2 HT Deli Chili w Beans Soup Permanently marked down to .99
Total- 82.80
Saved- 69.78
Spent- 13.02
Saved 84%
KROGER-
12 Big K Colas .75
1 Gallon Milk Manager Markdown 1.75
4 presliced Corn Beef packs from Deli Manager Markdown to 1.79
1 Kroger Sliced Bread Manager Markdown to .49
Total- 28.97
Saved- 9.75
Spent- 19.22
Totals for the Day- 111.77
Saved- 79.53
Spent- 32.24
I actually have stopped buying the Sunday papers for the most part and started just buying the coupons I need/want from the coupon clipping sites or Ebay. At $2 a pop I can't justify buying the paper for just a few coupons I want right now and then if I want to get multiples it gets insane. I do check the preview each week and if I see a great week of coupons coming out I will buy it then.
Anyway, I did do a quick trip today so I could get lots of free Kraft salad dressing! Since HT has decided to enforce the 20 Q's per day limit by actually blocking the VIC cards after 20, I had to go today since I have so dang many of them to use up. I will go again tomorrow as well.
Also made a quick trip to Kroger and grabbed some drinks and manager markdowns.
All of these totals are going on July's totals as I would normally have just waited until PayDay tomorrow.
HT-2 stores today, 3 transactions and total of 19 doubling coupons plus 3 free item coupons.
As I said before the deals seem to be thin for me right now based on our needs and budget.
TIP: The registers are apparently coded now to no longer allow more than 2 coupons on the B2G3 deals, the cashier was going to use them but the register kicked it out, she also asked if they were BOGO so that leads me to believe that the registers are coded for that as well now.
9 8oz Kraft Dressing 1.99 - $1/1 Insert Q = FREE
5 Pop Secret B2G3 2.99 each - .50/1 Insert Q x 2= 3.98 for 5 or .80 each
3 Tidy Cat 20lb Litter BOGO = 2.95 each - $1/1 Insert Q = .95 each
2 Jimmy Dean Sausage BOGO 1.49 - $1/1 Insert Q x 2= FREE
2 Wholly Guacamole 1.99 - $1/1 Insert Q x 2= FREE
2 Wholly Salsa 3.69 - Buy Guac Get Salsa Free Insert Q x 2= FREE
2 OM Beef And Cheddar Hot Dogs BOGO 3.99 - $1/2 Blinkie = 1.99/2
2 HT Deli Chili w Beans Soup Permanently marked down to .99
Total- 82.80
Saved- 69.78
Spent- 13.02
Saved 84%
KROGER-
12 Big K Colas .75
1 Gallon Milk Manager Markdown 1.75
4 presliced Corn Beef packs from Deli Manager Markdown to 1.79
1 Kroger Sliced Bread Manager Markdown to .49
Total- 28.97
Saved- 9.75
Spent- 19.22
Totals for the Day- 111.77
Saved- 79.53
Spent- 32.24
Thursday, June 25, 2009
June 23rd Shopping
Ok this will get me caught up. For now. ;)
Kroger-
12 Big K Colas
2 Kroger Toaster Pastries sale price 1.00
1 Kroger Sour Cream 1.20
1 Gallon Milk Manager Markdown 1.75 (regular 3.00)
2 Kroger Brown and Serve Rolls Manager Markdown .69 (regular 1.40)
1 Kroger Loaf Bread Manager Markdown .39 (regular .79)
Total- 20.15
Saved- 3.67
Spent- 16.48
Food Lion- (2 transactions to use FLIPS)
2 Bags Sliced Apples BOGO 3.99
4 Bags Fresh Express Salad 1.29 each
2 Chicken Breasts sale price 1.79lb
-$2/$5 Produce FLIP x 2
-$3 CAT
Total- 23.39
Saved- 21.39
Spent- 2.00
Totals for The Day- 43.54
Saved- 25.06
Spent- 18.48
Kroger-
12 Big K Colas
2 Kroger Toaster Pastries sale price 1.00
1 Kroger Sour Cream 1.20
1 Gallon Milk Manager Markdown 1.75 (regular 3.00)
2 Kroger Brown and Serve Rolls Manager Markdown .69 (regular 1.40)
1 Kroger Loaf Bread Manager Markdown .39 (regular .79)
Total- 20.15
Saved- 3.67
Spent- 16.48
Food Lion- (2 transactions to use FLIPS)
2 Bags Sliced Apples BOGO 3.99
4 Bags Fresh Express Salad 1.29 each
2 Chicken Breasts sale price 1.79lb
-$2/$5 Produce FLIP x 2
-$3 CAT
Total- 23.39
Saved- 21.39
Spent- 2.00
Totals for The Day- 43.54
Saved- 25.06
Spent- 18.48
*Turns on the light and blows away the cobwebs*
Anyone still here??? I am sooo sorry guys! I am still around but not alot of shopping. And just the fact that I am sooooo lazy right now!!!
I do have some totals to put in for the last week or so. LOL
June 18th Shopping-
Michaels-
4 Clearance items all for $1
Total spent-4.28
Target-
8 $1 Craft items for the kiddo
1 3 pack Hanes Tshirts for hubbie for Father's Day 8.54
Total- 17.70
Used GC- 17.70
Spent- 0.00
CVS-
3 Aveeno products - $10/3 IP
-$4/20 CVS Q
-$5 ECB
Total- 22.94
Saved- 21.17
Used GC- .17
Spent- 1.60
*Received $10 ECB
Food Lion-
3 Chicken Breast sale price 1.79/lb
1 Sweet Onion
3 Bananas .67/lb
2 Fresh Express Garden Salad - $2/2 Tearpad Q
1 Presliced Apples Bag sale price BOGO
-$2/$5 Produce FLIP
-$1/$4 Produce Tearpad Q
Total- 22.37
Saved- 16.15
Spent- 6.22
Totals for That Day- 67.29
Saved- 55.19
Spent- 12.10
*Received $10 ECB
I do have some totals to put in for the last week or so. LOL
June 18th Shopping-
Michaels-
4 Clearance items all for $1
Total spent-4.28
Target-
8 $1 Craft items for the kiddo
1 3 pack Hanes Tshirts for hubbie for Father's Day 8.54
Total- 17.70
Used GC- 17.70
Spent- 0.00
CVS-
3 Aveeno products - $10/3 IP
-$4/20 CVS Q
-$5 ECB
Total- 22.94
Saved- 21.17
Used GC- .17
Spent- 1.60
*Received $10 ECB
Food Lion-
3 Chicken Breast sale price 1.79/lb
1 Sweet Onion
3 Bananas .67/lb
2 Fresh Express Garden Salad - $2/2 Tearpad Q
1 Presliced Apples Bag sale price BOGO
-$2/$5 Produce FLIP
-$1/$4 Produce Tearpad Q
Total- 22.37
Saved- 16.15
Spent- 6.22
Totals for That Day- 67.29
Saved- 55.19
Spent- 12.10
*Received $10 ECB
Thursday, June 18, 2009
So lazy!!!!
OMG we are being so lazy and it makes me forget to post about what little shopping I am doing!!! I had a quick trip last Sunday to Walgreens to use up my last $10 RR but that has been it!
I am only able to do this because of our huge stockpile. I am really going to be in maintenance only mode. And now it seems the stores are changing their policies/enforcing the current ones to the point that the deals are kinda slim right now. I am not complaining as I have said all along that it seemed really silly for the stores to literally pay me to shop. And there are still good deals to be found it is just that we are so stocked up on most stuff that I can be a little more choosy on the deals I am going to do.
Also received my $25 Target GC from this deal and my $8 Orajel Rebate.
Anyway, here is the Walgreens trip so I can add it to my totals.
1 Gallon Milk 3.19
6 Hefty 1 Zip storage bags (3 quart and 3 gallon) BOGO with in store ad - $1/1 Insert Q and Blinkies x 6
1 St Ives Body Wash 2.99 receive 3.00 RR
-$10 RR
Total- 27.28
Saved- 26.27
Spent- 1.01
*Received $3 RR
I am only able to do this because of our huge stockpile. I am really going to be in maintenance only mode. And now it seems the stores are changing their policies/enforcing the current ones to the point that the deals are kinda slim right now. I am not complaining as I have said all along that it seemed really silly for the stores to literally pay me to shop. And there are still good deals to be found it is just that we are so stocked up on most stuff that I can be a little more choosy on the deals I am going to do.
Also received my $25 Target GC from this deal and my $8 Orajel Rebate.
Anyway, here is the Walgreens trip so I can add it to my totals.
1 Gallon Milk 3.19
6 Hefty 1 Zip storage bags (3 quart and 3 gallon) BOGO with in store ad - $1/1 Insert Q and Blinkies x 6
1 St Ives Body Wash 2.99 receive 3.00 RR
-$10 RR
Total- 27.28
Saved- 26.27
Spent- 1.01
*Received $3 RR
Thursday, June 11, 2009
In Summer Mode
Since the shopping will be slim I might share some of my summertime activities with the Little One while she is home this summer.
Today we made Bubble Stuff. She loves to make bubbles but I am not gonna pay all summer long for that stuff!
There are tons of recipes online, some use glycerin, some use Karo syrup. Just do a google search and you will be amazed.
The recipe I used is:
1 cup Water
2 Tbs Dawn Dishwashing Liquid
1 Tbs Karo Syrup
Mixed it in a 2ltr bottle that we decorated and am letting it sit overnight. I hope it works cus it is sure cheaper to do it that way!
Today we made Bubble Stuff. She loves to make bubbles but I am not gonna pay all summer long for that stuff!
There are tons of recipes online, some use glycerin, some use Karo syrup. Just do a google search and you will be amazed.
The recipe I used is:
1 cup Water
2 Tbs Dawn Dishwashing Liquid
1 Tbs Karo Syrup
Mixed it in a 2ltr bottle that we decorated and am letting it sit overnight. I hope it works cus it is sure cheaper to do it that way!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
HT and Free ARBY'S Today!
I am LOVING the Wednesday Free Arby's promo!!! This week it was a free Chicken Club Sandwich (normally 4.27) with a drink purchase (regular drink 1.59).
I took my daughter with me and was able to get 2 free sandwiches PLUS a free Beef and Cheddar for turning in the receipt from my previous trip.
PLUS got another survey recipt which will get me another free Beef and Cheddar. PLUS Hubbie stopped on his way home and got one more free Chicken Club and ANOTHER receipt with the survey option!
In the end for 3 drinks, 4 free sandwiches and receipts that will get me another 2 free sandwiches:
Total-19.81
Saved- 14.81
Spent- 5.00
It doesn't get much cheaper than that! And the Chicken Club's were GOOD!
I also stopped by my favorite local produce stand (Briley's on 14th St, Open 9-6 W-F and 9-2 on Saturday's) that is now open for the season and grabbed a few tomatoes at 1.50/lb. That total was 2.25.
Finally I went to HT to use up 2 more of my $10 RR and grab some staples.
I have one more trip planned for Lowe's on Sunday and then pretty much no more shopping for June. At least not on a big scale. Some produce here and there but that will pretty much be it. Being broke has definitely put some limits on shopping!
The good thing is that I will be able to let go of some of that *need to find the good deals feeling* and begin to slow down and relax and enjoy the summer with my daughter!
HT-
1 HT White Corn Syrup 1.87
8 Lunchables 1.00 - $1/2 IP x 4
3 Bags Fresh Express Bagged Lettuce B1G2 3.29 -$2/2 Tearpad Q found at Food Lion a few months ago.
.80 lb Green Seedless Grapes 2.39
2 Vidalia Onions 1.29
1 Red Bell Pepper .99
1 5 lb Russet Potatoes 3.50
3 HT Loaf Bread .97
30ct HT Eggs 2.97
-$10RR x 2
Total- 45.53
Saved- 43.80
Spent- 1.73
Totals for the Day- 67.59
Saved- 58.61
Spent- 8.98
Totals for the Week- 67.59
Saved- 58.61
Spent- 8.98
I took my daughter with me and was able to get 2 free sandwiches PLUS a free Beef and Cheddar for turning in the receipt from my previous trip.
PLUS got another survey recipt which will get me another free Beef and Cheddar. PLUS Hubbie stopped on his way home and got one more free Chicken Club and ANOTHER receipt with the survey option!
In the end for 3 drinks, 4 free sandwiches and receipts that will get me another 2 free sandwiches:
Total-19.81
Saved- 14.81
Spent- 5.00
It doesn't get much cheaper than that! And the Chicken Club's were GOOD!
I also stopped by my favorite local produce stand (Briley's on 14th St, Open 9-6 W-F and 9-2 on Saturday's) that is now open for the season and grabbed a few tomatoes at 1.50/lb. That total was 2.25.
Finally I went to HT to use up 2 more of my $10 RR and grab some staples.
I have one more trip planned for Lowe's on Sunday and then pretty much no more shopping for June. At least not on a big scale. Some produce here and there but that will pretty much be it. Being broke has definitely put some limits on shopping!
The good thing is that I will be able to let go of some of that *need to find the good deals feeling* and begin to slow down and relax and enjoy the summer with my daughter!
HT-
1 HT White Corn Syrup 1.87
8 Lunchables 1.00 - $1/2 IP x 4
3 Bags Fresh Express Bagged Lettuce B1G2 3.29 -$2/2 Tearpad Q found at Food Lion a few months ago.
.80 lb Green Seedless Grapes 2.39
2 Vidalia Onions 1.29
1 Red Bell Pepper .99
1 5 lb Russet Potatoes 3.50
3 HT Loaf Bread .97
30ct HT Eggs 2.97
-$10RR x 2
Total- 45.53
Saved- 43.80
Spent- 1.73
Totals for the Day- 67.59
Saved- 58.61
Spent- 8.98
Totals for the Week- 67.59
Saved- 58.61
Spent- 8.98
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
I am still here!
Just headed into summer/broke mode! LOL Our budget is now much smaller and the little one has her last day of school today. So shopping and posting will probably be a bit light. I did a bit of shopping last Friday .
CVS-
2 8 ct Bounty Basic Paper Towels 5.88 - $1/1 x 2 $120 Savings Booklet
2 12 ct Charmin Basic Toilet Paper 5.88
*Spend $20 on the above products and get $5 ECB.
- $10 ECB
Total- 31.91
Saved- 19.44
Spent- 12.47
*Earned $5 ECB.
Walgreens-
2 Maxwell House 34.5 oz sale price 6.49 - $1/2
1 Tinkerbell Poster (had the kiddo with me!) 1.99
1 Inkjet Ink Refill 10.00
1 RX 10.00
*2 Teachers presents for the End Of the Year. These were picked out by my daughter! She put alot of thought into them and tried hard to pick things her teachers would like!
1 Ceramic Turtle (class has a turtle named Smurtle for a pet!) for the main teacher. 1.49
1 Mushroom Seedling (little ceramic mushroom that has flower seeds inside of it) for the assistant who loves flowers. 2.69
-$2 RR
-$2 RR
-$ 25 RX transfer check for bringing the RX back to Walgreens.
Total- 53.94
Saved- 43.40
Spent- 10.54
HT-
My HT trip was buying things that hardly ever go on sale that we needed. I was able to use my RR from last weeks Walgreens trip to pay for most of it!
1 HT Dijon Mustard 2.39
1 HT Red Wine Vinegar 1.77
1 HT White Wine Vinegar 2.47
2 Digiorno Parmesean Cheese 3.85
1 HT Grated Parmsean Cheese 7.19
1 HT Whole Cut Up Chicken sale price .99lb
3 Pictsweet Broccoli Steamers sale price 3/$4
6 Pictsweet Edamame Steamers sale price 6/$8
2 Land O Lake Margarine Quarters sale price 1.99 - FREE Q's won in contest
2 Land O Lake Butter Quarters 3.69 - FREE Q's won in contest
1 Coors 18 pack 8.88
2 Busch Ice 12 packs 5.99
-$10 RR x 6
Total- 86.93
Saved- 85.68
Spent- 1.25
Totals for the Day- 172.78
Saved- 148.52
Spent- 24.26
CVS-
2 8 ct Bounty Basic Paper Towels 5.88 - $1/1 x 2 $120 Savings Booklet
2 12 ct Charmin Basic Toilet Paper 5.88
*Spend $20 on the above products and get $5 ECB.
- $10 ECB
Total- 31.91
Saved- 19.44
Spent- 12.47
*Earned $5 ECB.
Walgreens-
2 Maxwell House 34.5 oz sale price 6.49 - $1/2
1 Tinkerbell Poster (had the kiddo with me!) 1.99
1 Inkjet Ink Refill 10.00
1 RX 10.00
*2 Teachers presents for the End Of the Year. These were picked out by my daughter! She put alot of thought into them and tried hard to pick things her teachers would like!
1 Ceramic Turtle (class has a turtle named Smurtle for a pet!) for the main teacher. 1.49
1 Mushroom Seedling (little ceramic mushroom that has flower seeds inside of it) for the assistant who loves flowers. 2.69
-$2 RR
-$2 RR
-$ 25 RX transfer check for bringing the RX back to Walgreens.
Total- 53.94
Saved- 43.40
Spent- 10.54
HT-
My HT trip was buying things that hardly ever go on sale that we needed. I was able to use my RR from last weeks Walgreens trip to pay for most of it!
1 HT Dijon Mustard 2.39
1 HT Red Wine Vinegar 1.77
1 HT White Wine Vinegar 2.47
2 Digiorno Parmesean Cheese 3.85
1 HT Grated Parmsean Cheese 7.19
1 HT Whole Cut Up Chicken sale price .99lb
3 Pictsweet Broccoli Steamers sale price 3/$4
6 Pictsweet Edamame Steamers sale price 6/$8
2 Land O Lake Margarine Quarters sale price 1.99 - FREE Q's won in contest
2 Land O Lake Butter Quarters 3.69 - FREE Q's won in contest
1 Coors 18 pack 8.88
2 Busch Ice 12 packs 5.99
-$10 RR x 6
Total- 86.93
Saved- 85.68
Spent- 1.25
Totals for the Day- 172.78
Saved- 148.52
Spent- 24.26
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Some nice deals this week!
All of the shopping listed below was done over the course of the weekend. I was just too lazy to put it in until now! LOL
There are some NICE deals at alot of stores this week.
As always each store is listed below in a seperate post.
Totals for the Day- 247.82
Saved- 146.50
Spent- 101.32
*Earned $94 in RR
Totals for the Week- 282.05
Saved- 175.14
Spent- 106.01
*Earned $94 in RR
There are some NICE deals at alot of stores this week.
As always each store is listed below in a seperate post.
Totals for the Day- 247.82
Saved- 146.50
Spent- 101.32
*Earned $94 in RR
Totals for the Week- 282.05
Saved- 175.14
Spent- 106.01
*Earned $94 in RR
Walgreens
AMAZING MM deal this week at Walgreens.
Use the Up To $30 off a Bayer Contour or Breeze 2 monitor (3 current Q's from different Insert weeks). The monitors are on sale for $10. So that is free. THEN it prints out a $10 RR !!! A $10 MM for each monitor!! **REMEMBER, you have to buy each one seperately to get the $10 RR for each one! It will only print one per deal per transaction!!!
I bought 10 coupons on Ebay for 19.95(free shipping). In my area you do have to pay sales tax. So for an investment of less than $30 I made $90!!!!
(I gave one of my Q's to the very nice manager who made sure the store had plenty in stock and who set the mean cashier straight when she decided I could not do this deal! LOL I think I made couponing at that Walgreens a WHOLE lot easier for the future! He was very excited! So definitely worth the investment.)
Also the 45 ct Ecotrin is on sale for $2 and there was a $2 Insert Q in the 5/17 inserts which will make it free but BONUS it also prints out a $2 RR!! So it is another great MM this week!
2 stores, 9 transactions
9 Bayer Glucose Monitors sale price $10 - Up to $30 off 1 Insert Q x 9 PLUS $10 RR for each
2 Ecotrin sale price $2 - $2/1 Insert Q x 2 PLUS $2 RR for each
Total- 100.58
Saved- 94.00
Spent- 6.58
*Received 94.00 in RR= MM of 87.42!!!
Use the Up To $30 off a Bayer Contour or Breeze 2 monitor (3 current Q's from different Insert weeks). The monitors are on sale for $10. So that is free. THEN it prints out a $10 RR !!! A $10 MM for each monitor!! **REMEMBER, you have to buy each one seperately to get the $10 RR for each one! It will only print one per deal per transaction!!!
I bought 10 coupons on Ebay for 19.95(free shipping). In my area you do have to pay sales tax. So for an investment of less than $30 I made $90!!!!
(I gave one of my Q's to the very nice manager who made sure the store had plenty in stock and who set the mean cashier straight when she decided I could not do this deal! LOL I think I made couponing at that Walgreens a WHOLE lot easier for the future! He was very excited! So definitely worth the investment.)
Also the 45 ct Ecotrin is on sale for $2 and there was a $2 Insert Q in the 5/17 inserts which will make it free but BONUS it also prints out a $2 RR!! So it is another great MM this week!
2 stores, 9 transactions
9 Bayer Glucose Monitors sale price $10 - Up to $30 off 1 Insert Q x 9 PLUS $10 RR for each
2 Ecotrin sale price $2 - $2/1 Insert Q x 2 PLUS $2 RR for each
Total- 100.58
Saved- 94.00
Spent- 6.58
*Received 94.00 in RR= MM of 87.42!!!
Food Lion
Great FLIPS deals for me this week!
3 Stores, 3 transactions
4 FL brand Hot Dog Buns sale price 1.00 - $1/2 FLIP x 2
10 Smart Option American Sandwich Slices .99 - $1/$3 FLIP x 3
2 Tyson Family Pack Chicken Tenders sale price 4.50 -$2/2 CAT Q
2 Fresh Express Garden Salad 1.29 each - $2/2 Tearpad Q
6 Mars Candies BOGO - BOGO Blinkie Q's found at Kroger x 3
Total- 37.56
Saved- 20.55
Spent- 17.01
3 Stores, 3 transactions
4 FL brand Hot Dog Buns sale price 1.00 - $1/2 FLIP x 2
10 Smart Option American Sandwich Slices .99 - $1/$3 FLIP x 3
2 Tyson Family Pack Chicken Tenders sale price 4.50 -$2/2 CAT Q
2 Fresh Express Garden Salad 1.29 each - $2/2 Tearpad Q
6 Mars Candies BOGO - BOGO Blinkie Q's found at Kroger x 3
Total- 37.56
Saved- 20.55
Spent- 17.01
Lowes Foods
Some great deals in their Clip And Save coupons this week!!
2 2.5lb bags frozen House of Raeford Chicken Breasts sale price with clip and save Q- 3.72 each
1 4lb bag Russet Potatoes with clip and save Q 1.29
Total- 21.14
Saved- 12.24
Spent- 8.90
2 2.5lb bags frozen House of Raeford Chicken Breasts sale price with clip and save Q- 3.72 each
1 4lb bag Russet Potatoes with clip and save Q 1.29
Total- 21.14
Saved- 12.24
Spent- 8.90
HT
BEER SALE!!
Actually I looked today and I think it *might* be their new reduced price for this brand and size.
That will make my husband happy!!
3 12 pack cans Busch Light 4.99 (tag said used to be 6.99)
Total- 22.02
Saved- 6.00
Spent- 16.02
Actually I looked today and I think it *might* be their new reduced price for this brand and size.
That will make my husband happy!!
3 12 pack cans Busch Light 4.99 (tag said used to be 6.99)
Total- 22.02
Saved- 6.00
Spent- 16.02
Kroger
OOO stock up deal on 2 liter colas!!! (Deal ended Saturday.)
64 2 Liter Colas sale price 3/1.88
3 Kroger Loaf Breads manager markdown to .79
5 12ct Kroger Heat and Serve Rolls manager markdown .69
1 Watermelon 3.88
Total- 66.52
Saved- 13.71
Spent- 52.81
64 2 Liter Colas sale price 3/1.88
3 Kroger Loaf Breads manager markdown to .79
5 12ct Kroger Heat and Serve Rolls manager markdown .69
1 Watermelon 3.88
Total- 66.52
Saved- 13.71
Spent- 52.81
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
HT Triples and a few more stops
At first I was sad this triples, not too much I wanted or needed. No really good sales to match up. *sigh*
THEN I thought about what a GOOD thing that is! It means my stockpile is fully stocked (very very true on most of the *freebies* listed) and I have recently scored some great deals on meat etc so I am actually pleased. I have to change the mindset to maintain mode now, and keep an eye out for those few things I do need.
I didn't go to the store until this afternoon, and the HT on Charles was out of the Hefty cups and Pringles.
I did get:
2 Lawry's Marinades BOGO 1.62 - .50/1 Insert Q x 2
1 Dawn Detergent sale price 1.00 - .50/1 $120 P&G Coupon Booklet
2 Skintimate Shave Gels sale price 2.00 -.75/1 Insert Q x 2
2 Eggos 1.12 - .50/1 Insert Q x 2
2 Buttermilk Biscuit flours marked down to 1.24 (1/2 price) Hope these are good! Each one makes up to 35 biscuits.
Total- 22.30
Saved- 19.20
Spent- 3.10
Plus a quick trip to Rite Aid to grab some more Pop Tarts with my Raincheck.
2 Pop Tarts sale price 1.50 - $1/2 Insert Q
Total- 5.44
Saved- 3.38
Used GC- 2.06
Spent- 0.00
Ended at ARBY'S for their Free Wednesday promo. Had the free coupon PLUS I got the Free Regular Roast Beef for the Free Wednesday promo I posted about here.
1 Beef and Cheddar=free
1 Regular Roast Beef=free
1 soft drink= 1.59
That is a DEAL!!!
Totals for the Day- 34.23
Saved- 28.64
Spent- 4.69
Totals for the Week- 34.23
Saved- 28.64
Spent- 4.69
THEN I thought about what a GOOD thing that is! It means my stockpile is fully stocked (very very true on most of the *freebies* listed) and I have recently scored some great deals on meat etc so I am actually pleased. I have to change the mindset to maintain mode now, and keep an eye out for those few things I do need.
I didn't go to the store until this afternoon, and the HT on Charles was out of the Hefty cups and Pringles.
I did get:
2 Lawry's Marinades BOGO 1.62 - .50/1 Insert Q x 2
1 Dawn Detergent sale price 1.00 - .50/1 $120 P&G Coupon Booklet
2 Skintimate Shave Gels sale price 2.00 -.75/1 Insert Q x 2
2 Eggos 1.12 - .50/1 Insert Q x 2
2 Buttermilk Biscuit flours marked down to 1.24 (1/2 price) Hope these are good! Each one makes up to 35 biscuits.
Total- 22.30
Saved- 19.20
Spent- 3.10
Plus a quick trip to Rite Aid to grab some more Pop Tarts with my Raincheck.
2 Pop Tarts sale price 1.50 - $1/2 Insert Q
Total- 5.44
Saved- 3.38
Used GC- 2.06
Spent- 0.00
Ended at ARBY'S for their Free Wednesday promo. Had the free coupon PLUS I got the Free Regular Roast Beef for the Free Wednesday promo I posted about here.
1 Beef and Cheddar=free
1 Regular Roast Beef=free
1 soft drink= 1.59
That is a DEAL!!!
Totals for the Day- 34.23
Saved- 28.64
Spent- 4.69
Totals for the Week- 34.23
Saved- 28.64
Spent- 4.69
Monday, May 25, 2009
A little CVSing and HT today
So I wanted to grab a few of the good deals at CVS today to roll a $3 ECB I had. I also wanted to grab 2 more gallons of milk at HT while they were 1.97!!
CVS- 2 stores, 3 transactions
GDA*** All this week, Buy 2 Neutrogena Suncare products get $10 ECB. Well some stores have these tiny trial size Dry Feel Sunblock SPF 55 (near registers or in makeup area) for 1.99. Buy 2 of those for 3.98 and get a $10 ECB!!!
Transaction 1-
1 Clearasil Face Wash sale price 3.99 -$2/1 Insert Q PLUS earn $3.99 ECB (MONDAY ONLY DEAL)
1 Bandaids sale price 2.99 -$1/1 Insert Q PLUS earn $2 ECB (MONDAY ONLY DEAL)
-$3 ECB
Total- 9.36
Saved- 8.10
Spent- 1.26
Transaction 2-
1 12ct Cottonelle TP sale price 5.49-$2/1 CVS Q received from Q machine - .75/1 Insert Q (MONDAY ONLY DEAL)
-$2 ECB earned in transaction 1
Total- 12.09
Saved- 11.25
Used GC- .84
Spent- 0.00
Transaction 3-
2 Trial Size Neutrogena Suncare 1.99 each PLUS earn $10 ECB (WEEKLONG DEAL)
-3.99 ECB earned in transaction 1
Total- 3.98
Saved- 3.98
Spent- 0.00
HT-
2 gallons HT milk 1.97 each
-$2.50 OYNO CAT (This was my LAST one.. *sniff*)
Total- 6.06
Saved- 4.54
Spent- 1.52
Totals for the Day- 31.49
Saved- 28.71
Spent- 2.78
Totals for the Week- 201.25
Saved- 164.58
Spent- 36.67
*Earned $10 ECB
CVS- 2 stores, 3 transactions
GDA*** All this week, Buy 2 Neutrogena Suncare products get $10 ECB. Well some stores have these tiny trial size Dry Feel Sunblock SPF 55 (near registers or in makeup area) for 1.99. Buy 2 of those for 3.98 and get a $10 ECB!!!
Transaction 1-
1 Clearasil Face Wash sale price 3.99 -$2/1 Insert Q PLUS earn $3.99 ECB (MONDAY ONLY DEAL)
1 Bandaids sale price 2.99 -$1/1 Insert Q PLUS earn $2 ECB (MONDAY ONLY DEAL)
-$3 ECB
Total- 9.36
Saved- 8.10
Spent- 1.26
Transaction 2-
1 12ct Cottonelle TP sale price 5.49-$2/1 CVS Q received from Q machine - .75/1 Insert Q (MONDAY ONLY DEAL)
-$2 ECB earned in transaction 1
Total- 12.09
Saved- 11.25
Used GC- .84
Spent- 0.00
Transaction 3-
2 Trial Size Neutrogena Suncare 1.99 each PLUS earn $10 ECB (WEEKLONG DEAL)
-3.99 ECB earned in transaction 1
Total- 3.98
Saved- 3.98
Spent- 0.00
HT-
2 gallons HT milk 1.97 each
-$2.50 OYNO CAT (This was my LAST one.. *sniff*)
Total- 6.06
Saved- 4.54
Spent- 1.52
Totals for the Day- 31.49
Saved- 28.71
Spent- 2.78
Totals for the Week- 201.25
Saved- 164.58
Spent- 36.67
*Earned $10 ECB
Freezer cooking DONE!
Well it took me a few days but I finally got all that Ground Beef put up. Final tally?
40 Mini Meatloaves
38 Salisbury Steaks
26 Hamburger Patties
This will equal out to 33 meals that are in the freezer that can be quickly pulled out, thawed and thrown in the oven!
I am gonna hit a few stores later today and will update tonight!
40 Mini Meatloaves
38 Salisbury Steaks
26 Hamburger Patties
This will equal out to 33 meals that are in the freezer that can be quickly pulled out, thawed and thrown in the oven!
I am gonna hit a few stores later today and will update tonight!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Using up those OYNO CATS!!
This week is a GREAT example of how to roll those OYNO CATS you receive for buying BBQ sauce, Ortega products, etc etc. All of those CAT deals that you can pair with coupons and sales to get tons of cheap stuff and get OYNO CATS that end up making you money!!!
As always, each store is listed below.
Totals for the Day- 38.59
Saved- 36.47
Spent- 2.12
Total for the Week- 169.76
Saved- 135.87
Spent- 33.89
As always, each store is listed below.
Totals for the Day- 38.59
Saved- 36.47
Spent- 2.12
Total for the Week- 169.76
Saved- 135.87
Spent- 33.89
Harris Teeter
Needed some basics and a few good deals!
1 gallon HT Milk 1.97 *Special Price thru 5/25!!
1 24 oz Hunt Ketchup sale price 1.50 - FREE Q from mailed Q booklet
1 200ft Glad Plastic Wrap sale price 2.50
1 30ct HT Eggs 2.97
1 cucumber .50
.51 lb Tomatoes 1.29
2.11 lb Cabbage .99
1 lb Carrots .99
.30 lb Broccoli Crown .75
-$1/$4 Produce Q from Miller Tearpad Display found in Food Lion several weeks ago
-$10 OYNO CAT from winning the Great Grocery Giveaway contest!
Total- 16.31
Saved- 15.15
Spent- 1.16
1 gallon HT Milk 1.97 *Special Price thru 5/25!!
1 24 oz Hunt Ketchup sale price 1.50 - FREE Q from mailed Q booklet
1 200ft Glad Plastic Wrap sale price 2.50
1 30ct HT Eggs 2.97
1 cucumber .50
.51 lb Tomatoes 1.29
2.11 lb Cabbage .99
1 lb Carrots .99
.30 lb Broccoli Crown .75
-$1/$4 Produce Q from Miller Tearpad Display found in Food Lion several weeks ago
-$10 OYNO CAT from winning the Great Grocery Giveaway contest!
Total- 16.31
Saved- 15.15
Spent- 1.16
Food Lion
Using some more of my OYNO CATs to stock up on deli meat!
2.64 lbs Deli Roast Beef BOGO
1 lb Deli Ham BOGO (somehow this only rang up for .09????)
.60 lb Deli Provolone
4 David's Sunflower seeds .89 - $1/2 Q received in mail -$1/1 IP x 2
-2.50 OYNO
-2.50 OYNO
-5.00 OYNO received from winning the blog contest last week.
Total- 22.28
Saved- 21.32
Spent- .96
2.64 lbs Deli Roast Beef BOGO
1 lb Deli Ham BOGO (somehow this only rang up for .09????)
.60 lb Deli Provolone
4 David's Sunflower seeds .89 - $1/2 Q received in mail -$1/1 IP x 2
-2.50 OYNO
-2.50 OYNO
-5.00 OYNO received from winning the blog contest last week.
Total- 22.28
Saved- 21.32
Spent- .96
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Where's the Beef????
At my house!!!
LOL Sorry for the bad 80's reference. I guess it shows my age huh?
Food Lion is running a deal in our area (each area is different, check your local flyer or FoodLion.com to see what deals your area has each week!) for Ground Beef. It is the 73/27 blend but at 1.29 per lb I will take it!!!!!
Also grabbed some deals from HT.
As always each store is below.
*OOOOPS- Forgot to do my shopping trips from yesterday!!! I will just add them here.
Kroger-
4 Oscar Meyer Wieners sale price .99 - $1/2 IP x 2
1 Buttermilk Manager Markdown to .50
Total- 7.26
Saved- 4.71
Spent- 2.55
Walgreens-
2 20 ft Reynolds Wrap - .55/1 Insert Q x 2
2 Walgreens brand 50 ct Sandwich Bags 1.50
1 Free Walgreens 100 ct Aspirin
-2.50 RR
Total- 6.71
Saved- 5.20
Used GC- 1.51
Spent- 0.00
Totals for the Day- 117.20
Saved- 87.98
Spent- 29.22
Totals for the Week- 131.17
Saved- 99.40
Spent- 31.77
LOL Sorry for the bad 80's reference. I guess it shows my age huh?
Food Lion is running a deal in our area (each area is different, check your local flyer or FoodLion.com to see what deals your area has each week!) for Ground Beef. It is the 73/27 blend but at 1.29 per lb I will take it!!!!!
Also grabbed some deals from HT.
As always each store is below.
*OOOOPS- Forgot to do my shopping trips from yesterday!!! I will just add them here.
Kroger-
4 Oscar Meyer Wieners sale price .99 - $1/2 IP x 2
1 Buttermilk Manager Markdown to .50
Total- 7.26
Saved- 4.71
Spent- 2.55
Walgreens-
2 20 ft Reynolds Wrap - .55/1 Insert Q x 2
2 Walgreens brand 50 ct Sandwich Bags 1.50
1 Free Walgreens 100 ct Aspirin
-2.50 RR
Total- 6.71
Saved- 5.20
Used GC- 1.51
Spent- 0.00
Totals for the Day- 117.20
Saved- 87.98
Spent- 29.22
Totals for the Week- 131.17
Saved- 99.40
Spent- 31.77
Food Lion
LOTS of ground beef!!! I will be busy turning this into Mini Meatloaves, Salisbury Steak patties and Hamburger patties the next few days!! They all freeze great and make SUPER quick and easy meals!!
Combine the 1.29 per lb sale price with the $1/$5 Butcher Brand Beef FLIP to get an even better deal. Most of the Value packs go from 3.5 to 6 pds per pack. Get the cheapest one to get the best deal with the FLIP.
5 transactions (Most stores will only allow 1 FLIP per transaction.)
21.71 lbs Ground Beef @ 1.29/lb - $1/$5 FLIP x 5
1Tyson Breaded Chicken Tenderloins Family Pack 4.50 - $1/1 Insert Q
2.13 pds Deli Ham sale price BOGO 4.99 per lb
4 Misc Mars Candy BOGO - BOGO Insert Q x 2
2 Wrigleys Gum .69 - FREE Insert Q x 2
1 Fresh Express Salad
1 Smart Options Sliced American Cheese
-2.00 OYNO CAT
-2.50 OYNO CAT
-2.50 OYNO CAT
Total- 76.31
Saved- 48.29
Spent- 28.02
Combine the 1.29 per lb sale price with the $1/$5 Butcher Brand Beef FLIP to get an even better deal. Most of the Value packs go from 3.5 to 6 pds per pack. Get the cheapest one to get the best deal with the FLIP.
5 transactions (Most stores will only allow 1 FLIP per transaction.)
21.71 lbs Ground Beef @ 1.29/lb - $1/$5 FLIP x 5
1Tyson Breaded Chicken Tenderloins Family Pack 4.50 - $1/1 Insert Q
2.13 pds Deli Ham sale price BOGO 4.99 per lb
4 Misc Mars Candy BOGO - BOGO Insert Q x 2
2 Wrigleys Gum .69 - FREE Insert Q x 2
1 Fresh Express Salad
1 Smart Options Sliced American Cheese
-2.00 OYNO CAT
-2.50 OYNO CAT
-2.50 OYNO CAT
Total- 76.31
Saved- 48.29
Spent- 28.02
Harris Teeter
More free/cheap stuff this week too!!! I had sworn no more until next week when they are doing Triples AGAIN!! Then they lure me back in. Someone take my keys away!!!!
2 transactions (only cus of the rebates, needed two receipts)
1 Ragu Margherita Pasta Sauce BOGO 1.34 - .60/1 Insert Q
1 Ragu Sweet Tomato and Basil BOGO 1.35 - .60/1 Insert Q
3 Lipton To Go 1.65 - .75/1 x 2 Insert Q and .50/1 x 1 Insert Q
**PLUS MIR offer found at Food Lion on a cardboard display in the middle of the aisle to receive $5 back by check when purchase 3 10 packs. The REALLY cool part, if you have the Q's, is that you can do this deal 3 TIMES per the rebate!!! After Q's combined with the sale I paid .95 for 3 and will get $5 back!!
4 Wish-Bone Salad Dressings BOGO 1.50 - .75/1 x 4
** PLUS MIR offer received from the blog contest I won!! Offer is to receive a $2 Q off Chicken, Beef or Produce when purchase 2. Not sure where she found this but you want to check around to see if there are any out and about for trade/sale cus combined with this sale, I paid 0.00 and will get $2 off Q!!!
1 2.5lb Angus Cubed Steak marked down to 7.00
4 Knorr/Lipton Pasta Sides BOGO .80 - .75/2 x 2
-2.50 OYNO CAT
-2.50 OYNO CAT
-2.50 OYNO CAT
Total- 40.89
Saved- 39.69
Spent- 1.20
2 transactions (only cus of the rebates, needed two receipts)
1 Ragu Margherita Pasta Sauce BOGO 1.34 - .60/1 Insert Q
1 Ragu Sweet Tomato and Basil BOGO 1.35 - .60/1 Insert Q
3 Lipton To Go 1.65 - .75/1 x 2 Insert Q and .50/1 x 1 Insert Q
**PLUS MIR offer found at Food Lion on a cardboard display in the middle of the aisle to receive $5 back by check when purchase 3 10 packs. The REALLY cool part, if you have the Q's, is that you can do this deal 3 TIMES per the rebate!!! After Q's combined with the sale I paid .95 for 3 and will get $5 back!!
4 Wish-Bone Salad Dressings BOGO 1.50 - .75/1 x 4
** PLUS MIR offer received from the blog contest I won!! Offer is to receive a $2 Q off Chicken, Beef or Produce when purchase 2. Not sure where she found this but you want to check around to see if there are any out and about for trade/sale cus combined with this sale, I paid 0.00 and will get $2 off Q!!!
1 2.5lb Angus Cubed Steak marked down to 7.00
4 Knorr/Lipton Pasta Sides BOGO .80 - .75/2 x 2
-2.50 OYNO CAT
-2.50 OYNO CAT
-2.50 OYNO CAT
Total- 40.89
Saved- 39.69
Spent- 1.20
Another Summer Cheapo for the KIddo!
Thanks to reader Sherry, who left a comment on my previous post, I found out about :
#3- 4H programs being offered this summer.
Check your local 4H to see what they have going on this summer, I just *Googled" Pitt County 4-H to find mine. My Little One is gonna be thrilled with the 3 I have picked out for her. Now I just hope they haven't filled up!
Thanks again Sherry!!
#3- 4H programs being offered this summer.
Check your local 4H to see what they have going on this summer, I just *Googled" Pitt County 4-H to find mine. My Little One is gonna be thrilled with the 3 I have picked out for her. Now I just hope they haven't filled up!
Thanks again Sherry!!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Summer Freebies for Kids!
Hey Guys!!! I am in search mode for free/super cheapo things to do this summer with the kiddo. At 7 she is gonna require alot more this summer. LOL Here is what I have found so far:
#1- FREE MOVIES!
Check the list to see if any theaters near you are participating!
Each week starting 6/16 thru 8/11 on Tues, Wed, Thursday at 10AM they will be showing 2 FREE MOVIES for kids and parents!! COMPLETELY FREE!!! No coupons needed!! No hidden fees!!! Check the link below for theaters and the full list of movies . http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=NC
#2- FREE BOWLING
AMF is offering 2 FREE Games EVERY DAY at participating lanes this summer. You do have to pay shoe rentals (or buy some shoes which I am looking into now) and the rental prices vary from location to location.
It does REQUIRE signup thru the link I am putting in. Once signed up and you confirm thru the email they send, they then send out coupons weekly (these coupons CANNOT be copied, they have special numbers on each one that are validated when turned in).
ALSO (lol) at my location they are offering a special pass you can purchase for the *family* that allows you to add 4 people for like 24.00. For that price, each of the 4 listed can also bowl 2 free games per day. Not a bad deal if you want family fun!
http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/amf.php
Leave a comment if you know of any other freebies in Greenville NC area or elsewhere in the state!
#1- FREE MOVIES!
Check the list to see if any theaters near you are participating!
Each week starting 6/16 thru 8/11 on Tues, Wed, Thursday at 10AM they will be showing 2 FREE MOVIES for kids and parents!! COMPLETELY FREE!!! No coupons needed!! No hidden fees!!! Check the link below for theaters and the full list of movies . http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=NC
#2- FREE BOWLING
AMF is offering 2 FREE Games EVERY DAY at participating lanes this summer. You do have to pay shoe rentals (or buy some shoes which I am looking into now) and the rental prices vary from location to location.
It does REQUIRE signup thru the link I am putting in. Once signed up and you confirm thru the email they send, they then send out coupons weekly (these coupons CANNOT be copied, they have special numbers on each one that are validated when turned in).
ALSO (lol) at my location they are offering a special pass you can purchase for the *family* that allows you to add 4 people for like 24.00. For that price, each of the 4 listed can also bowl 2 free games per day. Not a bad deal if you want family fun!
http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/amf.php
Leave a comment if you know of any other freebies in Greenville NC area or elsewhere in the state!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Good Sunday Morning!!
I woke up SOOO late today! I just knew I wouldn't be able to find a paper anywhere! But I did and they had plenty left?!?! Very unusual. Then I remembered the students from ECU have all gone home!! Maybe they bought alot of papers? LOL Anyway, grabbed my 2 copies and I am happy!
I was going to stop buying the Sunday paper. With the increase to $2 a paper it just seemed like ALOT to pay. I was going to start just buying what Q's I wanted from The Coupon Clippers. While I will still use them some to buy multiples of really good Q's, I realized that if I don't buy a copy or two of the paper I will miss out on ALOT of the MM deals!!! I would never buy some of the Q's ahead of time and then would miss out on the MM's. So for now I will buy 1 or 2 copies and then just use TCC to fill in on multiples.
So after grabbing my papers I went to Rite Aid to make some more MONEY!!! LOL
Rite Aid-
1 Dry Idea Clinical Solid Reg. 8.99 Sale 5.99 - $2/1 IP
*Earns 5.00 SCR
1 Suave Deodorant Reg. 2.99 Sale 2.00 - .50/1 Insert Q
*Earns 1.50 SCR
1 Wound Wash Reg. 7.99 Sale 5.49 - $1/1 Peelie found on product
*Earns 5.49 SCR
1 10 ct Bayer Quick Release Crustals Reg. 4.99 Sale 3.99 - 1.50/1 IP
*Earns 3.99 SCR
1 Alaway Eye Drops Reg. 10.99 Sale 7.99 - $4/1 IP
*Earns 7.99 SCR
-$5/$25 Rite Aide Purchase
Total for the Day- 37.73
Saved- 24.49
Used GC- 13.24
Spent- 0.00
*Will receive 23.97 SCR = MM of 10.73
Totals for the Week- 338.00
Saved- 324.20
Spent- 13.80
*Received $34.50 OYNO CATS, Earned 23.97 SCR
- Ahead by 20.70 for the week!
I was going to stop buying the Sunday paper. With the increase to $2 a paper it just seemed like ALOT to pay. I was going to start just buying what Q's I wanted from The Coupon Clippers. While I will still use them some to buy multiples of really good Q's, I realized that if I don't buy a copy or two of the paper I will miss out on ALOT of the MM deals!!! I would never buy some of the Q's ahead of time and then would miss out on the MM's. So for now I will buy 1 or 2 copies and then just use TCC to fill in on multiples.
So after grabbing my papers I went to Rite Aid to make some more MONEY!!! LOL
Rite Aid-
1 Dry Idea Clinical Solid Reg. 8.99 Sale 5.99 - $2/1 IP
*Earns 5.00 SCR
1 Suave Deodorant Reg. 2.99 Sale 2.00 - .50/1 Insert Q
*Earns 1.50 SCR
1 Wound Wash Reg. 7.99 Sale 5.49 - $1/1 Peelie found on product
*Earns 5.49 SCR
1 10 ct Bayer Quick Release Crustals Reg. 4.99 Sale 3.99 - 1.50/1 IP
*Earns 3.99 SCR
1 Alaway Eye Drops Reg. 10.99 Sale 7.99 - $4/1 IP
*Earns 7.99 SCR
-$5/$25 Rite Aide Purchase
Total for the Day- 37.73
Saved- 24.49
Used GC- 13.24
Spent- 0.00
*Will receive 23.97 SCR = MM of 10.73
Totals for the Week- 338.00
Saved- 324.20
Spent- 13.80
*Received $34.50 OYNO CATS, Earned 23.97 SCR
- Ahead by 20.70 for the week!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
O M G....
I won again!!! I am going out to buy a lottery ticket right now!!! LOL
I won the VIC Grocery Giveaway earlier this week... and yeap I won it again today!!!! LOL
My total this time, you ask????
.70
I was just grabbing some more of that MM Kraft BBQ sauce dangit!! LOL
Oh well, I got another $10 ONYO CAT so I am happy!!
So lets tally it up for the week. Two wins for Groceries and one Blog win. Maybe Publishers Clearing House will show up tomorrow?!?! ;)
Actually, it was a great MM day in general. Did the Kraft BBQ sauce deal 4 times. So I could get the 2.50 CAT each time! Also grabbed some cheap salad dressings!
5 transactions/2 stores
Transaction #1- (HT at Bells Fork is tightening up their policy on B2G3 and coupons. They are enforcing the only 2 Q's for the BBQ sauce. *sigh* I figured it was coming cus this was a GREAT moneymaker for everyone! So I decided to just get my salad dressing here and then went to the other store to get my BBQ sauce.)
2 Kraft Salad Dressing BOGO 2.90 - 1.50/1 Insert Q - $1/1 IP
Total- 5.86
Saved- 5.40
Spent- .46
Transaction #2- (Surprisingly this store, which is normally the *strict* store, had no problem with me using 4 Peelies. Go figure! LOL But the interesting thing is that the coupons only doubled to .68, the cost of each one when dividing the regular price of 2 by 5. Weird huh?)
5 Kraft BBQ Sauce 3.38 -.35/1 Peelies x 4
Total- 8.49
Saved- 7.79
Spent- .70
Earned 2.50 OYNO CAT= MM of 1.80
Transaction #3-
5 Kraft BBQ Sauce 3.38 -.35/1 Peelies x 4
Total- 8.49
Saved- 7.79
Spent- .70
Earned 2.50 OYNO CAT= MM of 1.80
Transaction #4-
5 Kraft BBQ Sauce 3.38 -.35/1 Peelies x 4
Total- 8.49
Saved- 7.79
Spent- .70
VIC Great Grocery Giveaway Winner= +.70 and received $10 OYNO CAT
Earned 2.50 OYNO CAT= MM of 12.50
Transaction #5-
5 Kraft BBQ Sauce 3.38 -.35/1 Peelies x 4
Total- 8.49
Saved- 7.79
Spent- .70
Earned 2.50 OYNO CAT= MM of 1.80
Totals for the Day- 39.82
Saved- 37.26
Spent- 2.56
*Received 20.00 OYNO CATS= MM of 17.44
Totals for the Week- 300.27
Saved- 286.47
Spent- 13.80
*Received $34.50 OYNO CATS- Ahead by 20.70 for the week!
I won the VIC Grocery Giveaway earlier this week... and yeap I won it again today!!!! LOL
My total this time, you ask????
.70
I was just grabbing some more of that MM Kraft BBQ sauce dangit!! LOL
Oh well, I got another $10 ONYO CAT so I am happy!!
So lets tally it up for the week. Two wins for Groceries and one Blog win. Maybe Publishers Clearing House will show up tomorrow?!?! ;)
Actually, it was a great MM day in general. Did the Kraft BBQ sauce deal 4 times. So I could get the 2.50 CAT each time! Also grabbed some cheap salad dressings!
5 transactions/2 stores
Transaction #1- (HT at Bells Fork is tightening up their policy on B2G3 and coupons. They are enforcing the only 2 Q's for the BBQ sauce. *sigh* I figured it was coming cus this was a GREAT moneymaker for everyone! So I decided to just get my salad dressing here and then went to the other store to get my BBQ sauce.)
2 Kraft Salad Dressing BOGO 2.90 - 1.50/1 Insert Q - $1/1 IP
Total- 5.86
Saved- 5.40
Spent- .46
Transaction #2- (Surprisingly this store, which is normally the *strict* store, had no problem with me using 4 Peelies. Go figure! LOL But the interesting thing is that the coupons only doubled to .68, the cost of each one when dividing the regular price of 2 by 5. Weird huh?)
5 Kraft BBQ Sauce 3.38 -.35/1 Peelies x 4
Total- 8.49
Saved- 7.79
Spent- .70
Earned 2.50 OYNO CAT= MM of 1.80
Transaction #3-
5 Kraft BBQ Sauce 3.38 -.35/1 Peelies x 4
Total- 8.49
Saved- 7.79
Spent- .70
Earned 2.50 OYNO CAT= MM of 1.80
Transaction #4-
5 Kraft BBQ Sauce 3.38 -.35/1 Peelies x 4
Total- 8.49
Saved- 7.79
Spent- .70
VIC Great Grocery Giveaway Winner= +.70 and received $10 OYNO CAT
Earned 2.50 OYNO CAT= MM of 12.50
Transaction #5-
5 Kraft BBQ Sauce 3.38 -.35/1 Peelies x 4
Total- 8.49
Saved- 7.79
Spent- .70
Earned 2.50 OYNO CAT= MM of 1.80
Totals for the Day- 39.82
Saved- 37.26
Spent- 2.56
*Received 20.00 OYNO CATS= MM of 17.44
Totals for the Week- 300.27
Saved- 286.47
Spent- 13.80
*Received $34.50 OYNO CATS- Ahead by 20.70 for the week!
I WON SOMETHING ELSE!!
I swear.. I NEVER win stuff.. EVER... yet here I am again. LOL
I won this from CouponsDealsAndMore.com . I was looking for something one day this week and stumbled onto her site. I really like it even though I don't think she is from NC. LOL
It must be my lucky week!!!
I won this from CouponsDealsAndMore.com . I was looking for something one day this week and stumbled onto her site. I really like it even though I don't think she is from NC. LOL
It must be my lucky week!!!
Friday, May 15, 2009
ACCCKKK!!! I FORGOT!!
DANGIT!!! I meant to post this on Wednesday and TOTALLY forgot guys. Sorry!!!
Go here to check out the details about the Arby's Free Wednesdays. She even has a copy of the flyer showing what is free each Wednesday all summer long!
I went Wednesday and got my FREE Blue Cheese Roastburger (it was a choice of any of the Roastburgers) with a soft drink purchase. So for 1.59 I got a drink and a sammy!!! Cheap lunch!
BUT here is the best part, my receipt had red words on the edge saying Free Roast Beef. I turned it over and WOOT a link for a survey at Arby's (has to be completed within 2 days of purchase time). If you complete the VERY SHORT survey you get a code that you fill in on the receipt and take it back in next time you go to get a FREE Regular Roast Beef or Beef and Cheddar!!! OMG I LOVE THOSE!
Soo in the end I will have paid 1.59 for a drink, Roastburger and Beef and Cheddar.
PLUS I am going to take it in next Wednesday and see if that *purchase* of the sandwich will qualify me for next Wednesday's Freebie, a MILKSHAKE.
I will let ya know how it goes!!
Go here to check out the details about the Arby's Free Wednesdays. She even has a copy of the flyer showing what is free each Wednesday all summer long!
I went Wednesday and got my FREE Blue Cheese Roastburger (it was a choice of any of the Roastburgers) with a soft drink purchase. So for 1.59 I got a drink and a sammy!!! Cheap lunch!
BUT here is the best part, my receipt had red words on the edge saying Free Roast Beef. I turned it over and WOOT a link for a survey at Arby's (has to be completed within 2 days of purchase time). If you complete the VERY SHORT survey you get a code that you fill in on the receipt and take it back in next time you go to get a FREE Regular Roast Beef or Beef and Cheddar!!! OMG I LOVE THOSE!
Soo in the end I will have paid 1.59 for a drink, Roastburger and Beef and Cheddar.
PLUS I am going to take it in next Wednesday and see if that *purchase* of the sandwich will qualify me for next Wednesday's Freebie, a MILKSHAKE.
I will let ya know how it goes!!
Well as long as they...
keep paying me to shop, I guess I have no choice right??? LOL
Did a little HT, Lowes Foods, Target and Rite Aid today.
Each store is listed below.
Totals for the Day- 123.74
Saved- 121.09
Spent- 2.65
*received 7.50 OYNO CATS=MM of 4.85
Totals for the Week- 260.45
Saved- 249.21
Spent- 11.24
*Received $14.50 OYNO CATS- Ahead by 3.26 for the week!
Did a little HT, Lowes Foods, Target and Rite Aid today.
Each store is listed below.
Totals for the Day- 123.74
Saved- 121.09
Spent- 2.65
*received 7.50 OYNO CATS=MM of 4.85
Totals for the Week- 260.45
Saved- 249.21
Spent- 11.24
*Received $14.50 OYNO CATS- Ahead by 3.26 for the week!
Harris Teeter
3 transactions at 2 stores , Saved so much on this first one I had to get a manager override for saving too much money! LOL
Transaction #1-
5 Kraft Shredded Cheese B2G3 6.58 - $1/2 IP x 2
5 Kraft BBQ sauce B2G3 3.38 - $1/1 IP x 2 and .35/1 Peelie found on bottle x 1
5 Luigi Frozen Italian Ice cups BOGO 1.74 - .75/1 Insert Q x 5
2 Philly Cream Cheese sale price 1.25 - $1/2 IP
2 Kraft Salad Dressing BOGO - BOGO CAT Q that printed last week.
3 8 O Clock coffee BOGO 3.09 - $1/1 Q found inside bags of specially marked coffee x 3
-10.00 OYNO CAT from VIC Grocery Giveaway win
- 2.50 OYNO CAT
Total- 70.87
Saved- 70.24
Spent- .63
*Received 2.50 OYNO CAT from BBQ = MM of 1.87
Transaction #2- *Note they would only allow me to use 2 of the Peelie Q's this time, they followed the rule allowing coupons only on items being purchased, not the free ones. So YMMV depending on cashier.
5 Kraft BBQ Sauce B2G3 3.38 - .35/1 Peelie x 2
-2.00 OYNO CAT
Total- 8.50
Saved- 8.43
Spent- .07
*Received 2.50 OYNO CAT = MM of 2.43
Transaction #3- *Note different store, allowed me to use 4 of the .35/1 Peelie Q's. So like I said very YMMV depending on cashier and store. LOL But this store didn't have the peelies on the sauce so no peelies to roll forward.
5 Kraft BBQ Sauce B2G3 3.38 - .35/1 Peelie x 4
Total- 8.49
Saved- 7.79
Spent- .70
*Received 2.50 OYNO CAT= MM of 1.80
Transaction #1-
5 Kraft Shredded Cheese B2G3 6.58 - $1/2 IP x 2
5 Kraft BBQ sauce B2G3 3.38 - $1/1 IP x 2 and .35/1 Peelie found on bottle x 1
5 Luigi Frozen Italian Ice cups BOGO 1.74 - .75/1 Insert Q x 5
2 Philly Cream Cheese sale price 1.25 - $1/2 IP
2 Kraft Salad Dressing BOGO - BOGO CAT Q that printed last week.
3 8 O Clock coffee BOGO 3.09 - $1/1 Q found inside bags of specially marked coffee x 3
-10.00 OYNO CAT from VIC Grocery Giveaway win
- 2.50 OYNO CAT
Total- 70.87
Saved- 70.24
Spent- .63
*Received 2.50 OYNO CAT from BBQ = MM of 1.87
Transaction #2- *Note they would only allow me to use 2 of the Peelie Q's this time, they followed the rule allowing coupons only on items being purchased, not the free ones. So YMMV depending on cashier.
5 Kraft BBQ Sauce B2G3 3.38 - .35/1 Peelie x 2
-2.00 OYNO CAT
Total- 8.50
Saved- 8.43
Spent- .07
*Received 2.50 OYNO CAT = MM of 2.43
Transaction #3- *Note different store, allowed me to use 4 of the .35/1 Peelie Q's. So like I said very YMMV depending on cashier and store. LOL But this store didn't have the peelies on the sauce so no peelies to roll forward.
5 Kraft BBQ Sauce B2G3 3.38 - .35/1 Peelie x 4
Total- 8.49
Saved- 7.79
Spent- .70
*Received 2.50 OYNO CAT= MM of 1.80
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