2011 School Year Begins!

So this summer has flown by and of douse before we knew it, the school year has begun!
I was so glad that I planned early this year and got all of the much needed supplies.
So, Monday morning, Ashley & Emma began the 2nd grade! We started a new curriculum which is pace form and they have been doing really well so far this week. Mainly this week we were trying to get them back into the swing of sitting down and being able to concentrate and focus on their work. It hasn't been to bad, but they are definitely fidgety.
Mikey's has not started his schooling yet, he will begin Monday. He is excited about starting and well, in his words 'get it over with'. He will be using the same curriculum as last year, Switched on Schoolhouse, which if you aren't farmilar with a computer based curriculum. He will be enrolled in the 4th grade!
I can really not believe how time has just flown by. One minute they are crawling on the ground and now they are making decisions, friends, and working on being little adults.
I look forward to this school year and cannot wait for the fun things they will learn!

Walgreens 1/9/11

So, I must say that Rite Aid is really growing on me. They are trying to compete with CVS's ECB's and Walgreens' RR. However, right now, Rite Aid is awesome! They offer +Up Rewards which are the same as the other stores do, however, Rite Aid doesn't have limits. So if they give you $1 +Up Reward off of 1 item and you purchase 3 of those items, they give you 3 $1 +Up Rewards! Brillant. But Rite Aid doesn't stop there. They also offer SCR's which are single check rebates. You go online and register your reward card and every month the will send out a check for whatever you have purchased in the program. Rite Aid also has a program called Video Values, where you can get store coupons off of products or off of entire purchase for simply watching short videos online.

So this is what I did this week:
1st Trip
Get $2 +Up Reward WYB 2

Secret Flawless Deoderant $4.00 x 6 = $24.00
used 2: B2G1 Free from RP
used 1: $4/$20 from Video Values
Paid OOP $13.44 (including tax) + got $6 +Up Rewards

2nd Trip
B1G1 for a $1 (this is not the advertised deal, but it rang up this way)
Tylenol Precise Pain Cream 2.5 oz $5.00 x 1 = $5.00
Tylenol Precise Pain Cream 2.5 oz $1.00 x 1 = $1.00
used 1: $6/2 Tylenol Precise from SS
FREE!! + got $6 +Up Rewards!

3rd Trip
B1G1 Free + Get $1+Up Reward for each product Bought

Kellogg Special K $4.79 x 6 = $28.74
used 1: B1G1 Free from online
used 2: $1/2 Special K
used 2: $3 +Up Rewards

OOP: $1.58 + received 6 $1 +Up Rewards!

That is an overall savings of 77.2% on all three trips, averaging $1.25 for each item!

CVS 1/9/11

So my 1st Deal of the new year!

1st Trip:

Spend $20 on selected products, get $10 ECB's

Starbucks Frappucino 4pk $4.99 x 4 = $19.96
used 2: $1/1 coupons from Dec SS
used 2: $1/1 coupons from online

Sobe/Vitamin Water $1 x 1 = $1.00

Used $10 of remaining ECB's from previous week

So that calculates to $2.26 for each 4pk or $.57 for each Frap!!!!! You spend $1.50 and up.

2nd Trip

Spend $25 on Selected Products, get $10 ECB's

Airwick Freshmatic Kit $6.00 x 1 = $6.00
used 1: $4/1 coupon from Dec SS

Airwick Freshmatic Refill $5.00 x 2 = $10.00
used 1: B1G1 free coupon from Dec SS

Finish Tab 20ct $3.00 x 3 = $9.00
used 1: $2.25/1 coupon from RP
used 2: $1/1 coupon from RP

Post-It 50ct $.99 x 2 = $1.98

M&M Dark $.66 x 1 = $.66 (get $.89 ECB's)

Trident 18ct $1.29 x 1 = $1.29

**used $15.50 worth of ECB's from previous trips

So this calculates out to
$.04 for the freshmatic kit
$.03 for each refill
$.02 for each finish tab
$.01 for each Post-It
$free M&M's
$.01 for Trident Gum

Newest Grocery Adventure!

Okay, so if you have a Food Lion in you area, you can still take advantage of this deal!

First, go to http://brands.kraftfoods.com/kraftcheese/index.html and follow instructions to print!

Then head over to your local Food Lion and stop by the cheese section. There should be a free standing display for a Philadelphia Cookbook. It advertises if you purchase 4 philadelphia cream cheeses, you will get the cookbook, valued at $19.99, for free.

Okay, so with your coupon, you will need to buy at least 5, since they are B1G1, get 6. So, with the sale, it will be, for the 6 cream cheeses : $6.00 less the coupon ($5.00)

Drum Roll.....

$1.00 for 6 tubs of cream cheese and a cookbook!!!

Acme Savings!

So, I wasn't really planning to head to the store since we are heading for the beach for the week. Well, when I opened my Acme flyier, low and behold, absolutely amazing General Mills and Kellogg's Deals.

So with my new coupon organizer (thanks Carol!), I searched and came up with some really great deals. Here is the thing, it last till, thursday, so check your coupons and local store. I also want to thank, my mother, for the loads of coupons she sends my way. So, here it goes:


1st Trip (Kellogg's Deal 'buy 10 participating products and get $10 off next trip)



Kellogg's Cinnamon Cornflakes $2.50 (Sale Price) x 10 = $25.00

I had 10 coupons for $.75 off 1 (which Acme doubles) = -$15.00

$10.00 Out of my Pocket

+ $10 coupon off next purchase



2nd Trip (General Mills/Betty Crocker buy 10 products save $5 instantly)



GM Cereal (Trix & Lucky Charms) $2.00 x 3 = $ 6.00

$1/3 coupon

$1.50 (Store Discount)

= $ 1.16 each!



Hamburger Helper $1.50 x 6 = $ 9.00

$0.75/3 coupon (Store Doubles)

$3.00 (Store Discount)

= $0.50 each!



BC Warm Delights $1.50 x 8 = $12.00

$0.50/1 coupon (Store Doubles)

$4.00 (Store Discount)

= $0.00 each (yup, FREE!)



Progresso Soup $1.50 x 6 = $9.00

$0.50/2 coupon (Store Doubles)

$3.00 (Store Discount)

= $0.50 each!



BC Cake Mix $1.50 x 4 = $6.00

$0.75/2 coupon (Store Doubles)

$2.00 (Store Discount)

= $0.25 each!



BC Frosting $1.50 x 5 = $7.50 (had to buy an extra one fore the store deal)

$0.75/2 coupon (Store Doubles)

$2.50 (Store Discount)

= $0.40 each!



GM Cereal Treat Bars $2.50 x 6 = $15.00

$0.75/1 coupon (Store Doubles)

$3.00 (Store Discount)

= $0.50 each!



Chex Mix $ 1.69 x 6 = $10.14
$0.50/2 coupon (Store Doubles)
$3.00 (Store Discount)
= $0.69 each!

BC Fruit Snacks $2.00 x 4 = $8.00
$0.50/2 coupon (Store Doubles)
$2.00 (Store Discount)
= $1.00 each

GM Granola Thin Crisps $2.50 x 8 = $20.00
$0.75/1 coupon (Store Doubles)
$4.00 (Store Discount)
= $0.50 each!

Yoplait Gogurt $2.00 x 4 = $8.00
$0.75/2 coupon (Store Doubles)
$2.00 (Store Discount)
= $0.75 each!

Totino Pizza Rolls $1.50 x 10 = $15.00
$0.35/1 coupon (Store Doubles)
$5.00 (Store Discount)
= $0.30

So, I should have spent = $238.03

I only spent = $41.83

A savings of = $196.20!!!!!!!

Easter 2010 Kid Pics

The Lord definitley blessed us on the Resurrection Sunday! He is risen indeed! Mom, got the kids their Easter outfits, mine too! Thanks so much Mom, we all looked great!

Some Easter 2010 Prep Work

The preperation for this feast involves 7+ people, 1 person's recipes (Mommom's)

and a Month of preperation.

So Here is the famous secret filling! Kidding its no secret, just really really good! I was the filling mixer here. 6lbs of Ricotta, 6 eggs, salt pepper and parsley! It's that easy.

So while I was mixing the filling, Mom was busy preparing the dough. We do it old-school without a bowl. It definitley takes longer, but its the way Mommom did it, and that's how we like it. Below you see her kneading the dough. There was actually so much that we had to divide it into two mounds so I could help to get it all done!

So, once the kneading was done, the rolling began!

We go from #1 all the way to #6.

This gets the pasta to the perfect thickness to hold the filling w/out breaking.

Yup, that's me again.

Once the pasta was rolled, we had to fill them.

Mom did a great job!
You fill then cut using the Italian crinkle cutter knife, which makes the edges look so very pretty.

Here we have Mommom!

Now this is important because this is her recipe!

She has to count them all and lets us know when we have enough.

The total count..........

167!

So that was the process for the Ravioli. That doesn't include the Meatballs, Sausage, Sauce, Ricotta Pie, Rice Pie (3 each), salad, Homemade spaghettis, and Cakes.

K-Mart Doubles 4/4-4/10

Okay so its back, but not without a few restrictions. So, first you have to see if your KMart is participating. and then you have to sign up for Shop Your Way Card from Kmart, which is nothing more than there store club card. Now once that is done, you need to know that you can only double up to $2 on 5 coupons each day! I went to the Elkton Kmart and found many things that I can double my coupons with! If you would like me to email you an Excel Spreadsheet of the products combined with the coupons, post a comment with your email.

Also, visit this blog (which happens to be one of my favorites) to get the links for the master list and to sign up:
http://madamedeals.com/2010/04/03/kmart-double-coupons-from-44-to-410/

Happy Shopping!

Okay so this year has definitely been a wonderful start for my couponing heart's desire. Unfortunately I haven't been saving my left over money, just been investing it in more food options. However this week, I did invest some, but I do have some that I can put aside!
So Yesterday I went to ShopRite and got some really great deals on lot's of products. I don't have pictures but I will give a list of the really good deals from ShopRite:
Org.Price - Sale Disc - Coupons - Doubling =
Hunts Pudding 4pk - $1.50-$0.50x8-$1.20-$1.20= $5.60 ($.70 each)
Dole Fruit Bowls 4pk - $2.24-$0.57x6-$2.00-$0.00= $8.02 ($1.34 each)
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes - $2.34-$1.05x1-$1.00-$0.00= $0.49
Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner- $3.76-$1.88x2-$1.50-$0.50= $1.76 ($.88 each)
Windex Multi Surface - $3.98-$1.99x2-$2.00-$o.oo= $1.98 ($.98 each)
Shout Foaming Advanced - $2.99-$1.00x1-$1.oo-$0.00= $0.99

Today, I decided to go to Pathmark, even though I wasn't initaly planning to. So, I get to the store, put some things in my cart them Emma is like 'Mommy I gotta go potty'. So I go to the customer service desk and ask for a bathroom and they say that they don't have public bathrooms. So I ditch the cart put the girls in the van, drive over the the Burger King (in the same plaza) and take them potty, load back up into the van head back to the store. Now, you see I am thinking, Lord should I really be here? I mean, come on. But sure enough I head back into that store to get some good deals! So as you can see i did extremely well. So I will break it down for you.


Sale Price x Quantity - Coupon(#) - Store Disc =
Nabisco Wheat Thins - $1.98 x 2 - $1.00(2) - $0.00 = $1.96 ($0.98 each)
Nabisco Triscuts - $1.98 x 2 - $1.00(1) - $0.00 = $2.96 ($1.48 each)
Kraft Cheeses - $1.99 x 4 - $1.00(2) - $0.00 = $5.92 ($1.48 each)
Chef Boyardee (can) - $1.00 x 9 - $0.35(3) - $1.05 = $6.90 ($0.77 each)
Chef Boyardee (bowl)- $1.00 x 3 - $0.40(3) - $1.20 = $0.60 ($0.20 each)
BreakStone SourCream- $1.00 x 2 - $1.00(1) - $0.00 = $1.00 ($0.50 each)
Slim Fast MultiPack - $4.29 x 2 - $1.20(2) - $4.29 = $1.89 ($0.95 each)
Minut Rice Bowls(2) - $1.99 x 2 - $0.55(2) - $1.10 = $1.78 ($0.89 each)
Success Minute Rice - $1.99 x 1 - $1.00(1) - $0.00 = $0.99
Old El Paso Tacos - $1.99 x 2 - $0.55(1) - $0.55 = $2.98 ($1.49 each)
Old El Paso Rice - $1.49 x 2 - $0.55(2) - $1.10 = $1.98 ($0.99 each)
Kellogg Poptarts - $2.49 x 2 - $0.00 - $2.49 = $2.49 ($1.25 each)
Hunts Ketchup - $1.89 x 3 - $1.89(1) - $0.00 = $3.78 ($1.26 each)
French's Mustard - $1.40 x 2 - $0.30(2) - $0.60 = $1.60 ($0.80 each)

Now the Slim Fast and the Poptarts were on clearance for 1/2 off which was great!
Simply just taking great sales and adding coupons (knowing which stores double) you can get some really great deals.

On the Menu for the next two weeks will be:
Tacos x 2
Chili (I got canned tomatoes and beans the other day and turkey meat from before)
Spaghetti
Roast Chicken with the trimming
Soup and sandwhiches
Potato Soup

Couponing in 2010!

Okay, so this past few holidays, Thanksgiving thru this new year, I haven't been dedicating time to my couponing like I used to. So on of my resolutions for this year is to keep a record of my sales and to actually set aside all the money that I save. See, before I had been using the extras to get more groceries, but now, I want to set aside my savings to see what couponing really can save me. So here is a coupon of sites that I use, and for those who are interested in couponing, check out these sites:

For Sunday Paper Insert Previews -
http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/2010-sunday-coupon-insert-schedule/

For Good tips on saving money and freebies -
www.centsible-sawyer.com
http://madamedeals.com/

For Preview Ads to all Stores -
www.hotcouponworld.com

I also have a spreadsheet for your weekly deals and seeing the savings. If you have Excel, comment and I'll email you a copy so you can start seeing your savings.

My prayer for this year (for my couponing) is that the Lord will bless me with the knowledge of the best deals, and to use my money wisely with every purchase. To cut down on my extra trips for things I run out of or forgot.

May you have a great year of couponing and if you need any help, I am here.

Acme Kellogg's Keebler Sale 9/25-10/1

Okay so I don't know how this worked out, but this is better than the Dollar Tree shopping! So Acme has a great deal with Kellogg's and Keebler this week. Without coupons this is a good deal, however with coupons this is an incredible deal.

Kellogg's Jumbo Rice Krispies $ 4.29 x 4 = $17.16
2 Coupons for $2/2 = $ 4.00
Acme Sale = $11.16
Total: $ 2.00 = $ .50 each!

Kellogg's Rice Krispies $3.99 x 2 = $ 7.98
2 Coupons for $1/1 = $ 2.00
Acme Sale = $ 4.98
Total: $ 1.00 = $ .50 each!

Kellogg's Fruit Loops $3.99 x 2 = $ 7.98
1 Coupon for $2/2 = $ 2.00
Acme Sale = $ 4.98
Total: $ 1.00 = $ .50 each!

Kellogg's Pop - Tart $ 3.39 x 8 = $ 27.12
4 Coupons for $1/2 = $ 4.00
Acme Sale = $ 15.12
Total: $ 8.00 = $1.00 each!

Kellogg's Nutragrain $3.49 x 2 = $ 6.98
1 Coupon for $1/2 = $ 1.00
Acme Sale = $ 3.98
Total: $ 2.00 = $1.00 each!

Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats $2.79 x 2 = $ 5.58
1 Coupon for $1/2 = $ 1.00
Acme Sale = $ 2.58
Total: $ 2.00 = $1.00 each!

Keebler Fudge Cookies $ 3.29 x 4 = $13.16
2 Coupons for $1/2 = $ 2.00
Acme Sale = $ 7.16
Total: $ 4.00 = $1.00 each!

Keebler Crackers $2.99 x 6 = $17.94
3 Coupons for $1/2 = $ 3.00
Acme Sale = $ 8.94
Total: $ 6.00 = $1.00 each!


So in a nutshell, I bought $110.92 worth of products for only $26.00!
That is a savings of $84.92!

Girls Hair Cut!

Now can you guess who is who? Don' lie!



Can you still tell? Nothing drastic, just a trim.

Dinning on a Budget!

Okay, so I had some friends over today to teach them about couponing and really saving some money with coupons. I was so very encouraged by their enthusiam today. So, when my husband got home, he asked me to run to the store and get this deal: 5 Dinners in 1 Bag. I didn't want to cause I didn't have coupons, but then I thought. Saving money shouldn't just be limited to coupons. I wondered how much would it actually cost to feed a family of five for six nights! So off to Wolly-World I went with the list and whatever it wold cost. The menu includes: Sloppy Tacos, Cheeseburger Mac, 1-Skillet Stuff Chicken, Pizza, Macaroni, Cheesey Chicken & Broccoli Rice (the last meal is the macaroni with left overs). Here is the list of ingredients along with their price. If you would like the recipes leave a comment with your email.

2 1/2 Chicken Breast (About 6) - $ 5.18
2 lbs. Ground Turkey - $ 3.96
Frozen Brocoli Florets - $ 1.18
Salsa (used Chi-Chi's) - $ 1.96
Chicken Broth (GV can) - $ .77
Cream of Chicken Soup (GV) - $ .92
Velveeta (1 lb) - $ 3.42
Minute White Rice (GV) - $ 1.62
Stuffing (GV) - $ 1.08
Macaroni (16 oz GV) - $ 1.00
Velveeta Shells Dinner - $ 1.50
Hamburger Buns (GV) - $ .79
Pizza(Fresh 16" Walmart) - $ 7.98
Sliced Cheese (Pkged 16ct GV) - $ 3.52


GRAND TOTAL: - $34.88

I dont' know about you but that is great for no coupons!
Especially if you think about going out to eat. So think next time when you are like, let's just go out and eat, well, put that money to use and get 6 meals instead of 1!!!!!

Tea Party for the Girls!

The saying, "Like mother, like daughter" has never been more true in my life. My passion for tea grows more and more everyday. Sure, coffee is nice, great for caffine boost, however, tea has so many more components that can cover so many more feelings. I don't think my girls have developed quite the passion I have, however they love and I mean love to drink tea. "Monkey see, monkey do" and that is it.
So as a special treat to them, I got them a porcaline miniture tea set. I sat down with them and explained it wasn't for play and that we would use it for special occasions. They were super excited.
Once we got home, I was busy cleaning today, and they just jumped right in and started helping without me even asking. So I thought, if this isn't a special occasion, first day of school and super helpers, I didn't know what would be, so I broke out the porcaline.

First Day of 'Real' School!

Who would have thought that kids who were so eager to go to school would be so grumpy getting up! Both Emma and Ashley just moaned and groaned as I tried to get them up and out of bed. Mikey wasn' to bad, but he is a morning person. I must say that it was kinda neat to step back and look at all five of us getting ready. We don't normally all get ready at the same time! There was much hustle and bustle, a few things missplaced, but that was quickly ironed out. Everyone was dressed, feed, hair & teeth brushed and ready to go 1/2 early! We took lots of pictures and the kids were just waiting and kept asking "Is it time to go yet?"


Off we went on our 10 minute trek to school. By this time, the kids would not stop chatting about school this and school that We walked the kids to their classrooms and dropped them off. I didn't want to leave the girls, Mikey I knew would be okay, but my babies! Mike walked me out of the school and I just slumped on his shoulder, "My babies aren't babies anymore! What am I supposed to do now?". Enthusiasticly (a little to much) he replied, "CLEAN!!!!!"

I was pleasantly suprised how quite the house could be and how much I was able to accomplish with them gone. I definitely missed them more than I thought I would. I went to pick the girls, only to find they were afraid I wasn't coming cause it had been a really long time. They didn't cry to much, but they did say they had a great time. They explored the school with two different tours, and enjoyed a mid morning snack. Mikey, who was nervous before school, said that school was awesome! He said that he had one class he didn't like, he couldn't remember which one it was, but he said it was to long! All in all they had fun, and they want to go back!

Pathmark 8/21 - 8/27

So I went last night to Pathmark to pick up some things and noticed they had some clearance carts filled with many things. Here is what I got and what I spent.

Post Raisin Bran(20 oz)
$ 3.99 x 2 = $ 7.98
Sale Discount$-6.00
Coupons $-1.00

Kellogg's Rice Krispies (18 oz)
$ 4.99 x 2 = $ 9.98
Sale Discount$-7.50
Coupons $-2.00

Betty Crocker Mashed Potatoes
$ 1.99 x 2 = $ 3.98
Sale Discount$-2.00

AC Marshmallows (10 oz)
$ 1.49 x 2 = $ 2.98
Sale Discount$- .98
Coupons $-1.00

$4.44 Total for all those

My Crazy Week - End

Well, Mike told me on Wednesday night that we were going to be hosting three college guys (yes 3) and boy I almost had a holy hissy! Well, I knew I would be busy for the next two days trying to clean and cook, but I had no idea where to even begin. I knew if I cleaned to soon, the kids would trash it and that would make me even more flustered. So I cooked and baked on Thursday, then Cleaned Friday. Well my first thought was what in the world can I make enough of to feed three grown men and my family? Well, Italian first came to mind then I remembered my grocery buys of Ricotta and Mozerella Cheese.
So I thought, manicotti, which made me call my Aunt Angie to get the recipe for the crepes. See, in my family we tend to make most things from scratch because it's cheaper, not necessarily easier. So I got the recipe and got to work. I made the recipe for the crepes (which requires the batter to rest for at least 1 hour) then I made the filling which consisted of the Ricotta and Mozzarella cheese, among some other ingredients set that aside and thawed out my left over sauce from the other night. (Teaching my soon to be sister the family recipe...So much fun Jen!) Once the hour was done, I cooked the crepes and then the assembly. I must say, Mom, you would be so proud. My kitchen was neat and my assembly line for the manicotti was immaculate. Anyway, I assembled and had just enough crepes to fill my pan, perfect! I still had left over filling, so I will use that for some ravioli. So, I finished that thinking that will be enough, then I thought, well, I need some fillers so how about meatballs, so I started making meatballs. An hour later, and I was thinking, well, they will need something for breakfast on Sunday, right so I thought, I have all of those frozen blueberries, how about blueberry muffins, and I have zuccini that my mom had given me, so I made two things....Blueberry muffins and Zuccini Bread.
So Thursday about 4:30 I was finally done. The kids and I celebrated by going to the new Chick-fil-a in Elkton. Yes I know it was Opening Day, but I love that place. So we hoped in the van and went. Yes it was swamped, yes it was crowded, and no, I did not have to wait more than 60 seconds to order my food, and no, I didn't experience any rude behavior. I found a table the kids ate their food and we had more people help us while we were there then not. Chick-fil-a, I salute you!
After that, we headed to the park, which I don't really know why, because it was super hot and humid. The kids wanted to ride their bikes and scooters so I walked and I tell you what, I was exhausted. I have walked that track with no problems, but that heat, man! Well, the kids wanted to stop at the icecream truck and get something. Well, since momma was broke Ashley said, "Mommy, if I get icecream with my money, can I still get the flashlight?" (She really wants this flashlight she saw the other day. Don't know why? I said, and then she said, "Okay, I wanna use my money to get icecream."
Friday from around 9 am - 9 pm, I did nothing but clean every inch of my house! Wow. Those few inches I don't clean every week really get dirty. I guess I am gonna start cleaning them. Saturday, I didn't even wake up until 9! I was exhausted. Saturday was pretty much just keeping up with kids so all my hard work wouldn't go down the drain.
So now, we wait for our visiters. The kids are super excited for our new guests. I am anxious, and Mike, well,who knows. I am excited about them singing and can't wait for the blessing. I hope that their stay with us will be a blessing to them. They are gone all summer from their families, so I want to be some type of encouragement to them.

Dinner's for under $2

So as most of you know I have been dieting and doing on a budget! Well, I thought it was hard enough to eat normally on a budget, but now trying to buy healthy foods, wow. Now I know why America is such an 'unhealthy' nation. We can't afford to eat healthy. Well, that is a different subject, so I will just tell you about the good things of eating healthy.
I went to Aldi, this new store that opened up in our area and I found some really good deals! I made two dishes from the list of the ingredients. Three of the main products were from Aldi's however, I used some pantry staples. So, here it goes:



Pork Stir Fry w/ Brown Rice

Pork Tenderlion (1/4 used) = $1.16
Red/Green Peppers (1/2 ea) = $ .50
Brown Rice (Pantry) = $ .25
Soy Sauce Grand Total Per Person= $1.91
Black Pepper
Aujus(from Pork)


The Aujus:
After I cooked the Pork, I made an Aujus by adding 2 TBS wine, picking up the bits and flavors of the pork, then added 2 cloves of garlic minced, and added 1 cup chicken broth (homemade) and 1 cup of water.


I also made us (Mike and I) a Pork Tenderlion Salad. I added some Aujus to mine, but Mike didn't want any. Here is the breakdown:

Pork Tenderlion (1/4 used) = $1.16
Salad Mix (1/4 used) = $ .13
Tomato = $ .25 Grand Total Per Person = $1.54
Aujus (from Pork)


So for two meals it costs less than $4 for the both of us! I was so thrilled with how cheap, yet how good the food was!

Grocery Shopping for 5/18

Okay so this week was a great week. It started out good, but then I ended up getting some extra money from the stores.

My First stop was to Shop Rite:


Individual Sub Sale
Price # Total Disc Coupon Total
Limes $ .66 x 6 = $ 3.96 - $ 1.97 - $0.00 =$ 1.99
Lemons $ .69 x 6 = $ 4.14 - $ 2.15 - $0.00 =$ 1.99
Dark Choco PNutButter $ 3.49 x 1 = $ 3.49 - $ .50 - $0.00 =$ 2.99
Vive Pro Nutri Sham/Cond $ 4.49 x 2 = $ 8.98 - $ 4.49 - $2.00 =$ 2.49
Capri Sun Drink Boxes $ 2.50 x 2 = $ 5.00 - $ 1.02 - $2.00 =$ 1.98
Tyson Family Chicken $ 3.98 x 7 = $27.86 - $14.33 - $0.00 =$13.53
ShopRite White Bread $ 1.19 x 2 = $ 2.38 - $ .40 - $0.00 =$ 1.98
______ ______
$55.81 $26.95


***Vive Pro Shampoo & Conditioner only $1.25 a bottle! It was B1G1 plus
I used 2 coupons becuase there were two products!
***Capri Sun Drink Boxes were only $.99 each because they were on sale for
$1.99 and I had two coupons, one for $1.00 and one for $.75 but the store
added $.25! YEAH!


WALGREENS
First off I made two trips so that I could utilize the Register Rewards (RR) which will be listed under the 'coupons' in the second 'senario' at the end.


Individual Sub Sale
Price # Total Disc Coupon Total

Right Guard Pro Fresh $ 7.99 x 1 = $ 7.99 - $2.99 - $1.00 = $4.99
Colgate Sparkle White $ 4.49 x 1 = $ 4.49 - $0.00 - $0.00 = $4.49
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$12.48 $9.48

****With this checkout, I received $4.50 RR's for the Colgate
$5.00 RR's for the Right Guard


Individual Sub Sale
Price # Total Disc Coupon Total

HighPoint Skim Milk $ 3.19 x 2 = $ 6.38 - $0.40 - $0.00 = $ 5.98
Suavtial Softener $ 2.79 x 2 = $ 5.58 - $2.79 - $0.00 = $ 2.79
Skintimate Shave Gel $ 1.99 x 1 = $ 1.99 - $0.00 - $0.75 = $ 1.24
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$13.95 $9.50 $ .51

***Now, there was taxe, so my final price was $.80! Great deal!
***Plus I have $1.00 in RR's


KMART

Okay so here I actually got an extra $.99 off because the cashier didn't feel like adding it back then taking the correct discount off. There Bad, my Good!

Individual Sub Sale
Price # Total Disc Coupon Total
Scrubbing Bubbles Shower $ 4.49 x 2 = $ 8.98 - $1.40 - $1.50 = $ 6.08
Glade Refill 2 pack $ 5.49 x 1 = $ 5.49 - $0.00 - $2.00 = $ 3.49
Glade Carpet Freshener $ 2.79 x 2 = $ 5.58 - $2.90 - $1.50 = $ 1.18
Glade Plugins $ 1.99 x 2 = $ 3.98 - $1.32 - $1.34 = $ 1.32
Glade Wamers $ 0.99 x 2 = $ 1.98 - $0.00 - $0.99 = $ 0.99
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$26.01 $0.99 $12.07

**** Okay so the $.99 was for the extra that the cashier took off, but if you look at the individual prices for the last three items, these are some great deals


ACME


Individual Sub Sale
Price # Total Disc Coupon Total
Frito Lay 22pk Snacks $ 8.39 x 1 = $ 8.39 - $ 2.39 - $0.00 = $ 6.00
Jet Puff Marshmallows $ 1.99 x 1 = $ 1.99 - $ .99 - $1.00 = $ 0.00
Glade Air Fresheners $ 1.25 x 6 = $ 7.50 - $ 1.50 - $3.00 = $ 3.00
Marcal Bath Tissue $ 8.99 x 1 = $ 8.99 - $ 3.00 - $1.00 = $ 4.99
Marcal Paper Towel $ 9.49 x 1 = $ 9.49 - $ 3.50 - $1.00 = $ 4.99
Hershey Chocolate Bars $ 4.39 x 1 = $ 4.39 - $ 1.39 - $2.00 = $ 1.00
Honey Maid Grahms $ 3.79 x 1 = $ 3.79 - $ 1.29 - $1.00 = $ 1.50
Pepsi 12 pack $ 5.99 x 5 = $29.95 - $16.20 - $8.75 = $ 5.00
Breyers Yogurt 6pack $ 3.49 x 4 = $13.96 - $ 3.96 - $6.00 = $ 4.00
Totino Pizza Rolls $ 2.69 x 4 = $10.76 - $ 6.76 - $2.00 = $ 2.00
BlackBerry 5.6 oz $ 3.99 x 2 = $ 7.98 - $ 3.99 - $0.00 = $ 3.99
BlueBerry 4.4 oz $ 3.99 x 2 = $ 7.98 - $ 3.99 - $0.00 = $ 3.99
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$115.17 $40.46


****Please make sure you check out the products with the multiple products and divide the product total so you can see the amazing individual price.
**** I also received three $1 off coupons for my next purchase thanks to Glade. I am figuring that every two Glade products you purchase, you get $1 off next purchase.
**** Also, the Elkton Acme had a ton of Glade products on sale plus some Lysol and Air Wick which were not advertised so use those coupons.

Shopping Deals 4/18/09 ShopRite & Acme...Go Figure!

Okay so this week, there was no CVS for me this week. I had much to do and not enough time to do it.
Well, my first trip was to Shop Rite, which is a store that I visit regularly. They are found all over North DE, PA, & NJ to my knowledge and there sales are always great!


Herbal Essence Hydrating Shampoo (23.7 oz) $ 5.99 (1) = $ 5.99
Herbal Essence Hydrating Conditioner (23.7 oz) $ 5.99 (1) = $ 5.99
Kellogs Poptart (4pk) $ 2.39 (2) = $ 4.78
Secret Flawless Solid Deoderant (2.7 oz) $ 4.29 (1) = $ 4.29
SubTotal: $21.05
Sale Disc: $ 3.36
Coupons: $ 5.00
*Catalina: $-5.00
Total: $ 7.69
* I refer to the print outs from the register for $$$$$ off your next trip, whether for a certain item or just the next trip.



So Acme, I rarely go to unless they have good deals, well, this week they did have a few good deals.



Nature's Source Clorox Bowl Cleaner $ 3.29 (1) = $ 3.29
Nature's Source Clorox Green Wips $ 3.49 (2) = $ 6.98
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats (8pk) $ 2.79 (4) = $11.16
Sprite $ 1.89 (2) = $ 3.78
Fanta Orange $ 1.89 (2) = $ 3.78
Ginger Ale $ 1.89 (1) = $ 1.89
Ragu Traditional Pasta Sauce $ 2.59 (4) = $10.36
Hormel Complete Meals Steak Tip $ 2.99 (2) = $ 5.98
General Mills Cocoa Puffs $ 3.79 (2) = $ 7.58
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch $ 2.99 (2) = $ 5.98
SubTotal: $60.78
Sale Disc: $25.91
Coupons: $11.80
Catalina: $-4.50
Total: $18.57


Some break downs per item:
Ragu - $ .43 ($2.16 Savings Each)
Cleaners - $1.00 ($2.49 Savings Each)
Krispies - $1.00 ($1.79 Savings Each)



Pictures to come soon!