Deals on the Side

K-mart Doubles

2009-04-24T21:14:00.003-04:00

A short story to go with these great finds: I will never be doing k-mart doubles or any other k-mart shopping again. I may list some good finds, but only for my readers to brave the ridiculousness themselves. I have never had a GOOD k-mart trip, but this, by far, beat any bad trip I have had. I ended up with 16 items and I was there for over 2 hours and had to go through two different checkout lanes! And they limit you to 25 coupons per person per day so I only went to get baby stuff and a couple other things. If this would have went better I would have went back another day for other things. But some things are just not worth it in the end. That's right....I said it! Good deals...but not worth it.

Anyway, for those who didn't know, k-mart is doubling coupons up to and including $2 this week. Here's what I got:

1 Johnson & Johnson Lotion @ 5.49
2 Pedialyte singles @ 5.49 each
1 Halls 30 ct. @ 1.34
2 Ziploc freezer bags @ 2.50 each
2 Johnson & Johnson Baby Swabs @ 1.49 each
3 64 ct. Huggies Wipes @ 2.50 each
1 Glade Carpet Powder @ 1.50
1 Pull-ups @ 9.99
1 Soleil Disp. Razors @ 5.29
1 Johnson & Johnson Shampoo @ 3.79
1 Colgate Total 4oz. @ 3.29

Total before coupons - $63.52

Total out of pocket - $20.11

Summer wordrobe shopping

2009-04-18T20:07:00.009-04:00

Had a pretty productive day today. Between Goodwill, Salvation Army, and a couple of garage sales I have gotten the girls quite a few basics for summer. And I spent under $50.00....here's how:

For Jaylee

Gymboree One piece outfit - $1.99
Gymboree Tank - $0.99
Gymboree Capris - $2.99

Gap Tank - $1.99
Old Navy Jean Shorts - $1.99
Oshkosh Shirt - $1.99
Circo Jean Shorts - $1.99

Circo Fish Scort - $2.49
Circo Pink Scort - $1.99
Circo Heart Shorts - $2.49
Circo Striped Shorts - $0.99

For Jillian

Gap Sundress - $1.99
Gap Sundress - $1.99

Children's Place Green Shirt - $0.50
Cherokee Purple Shirt - $1.99
George Khaki shorts - $2.99
Old Navy Jean Shorts - $1.99

Children's Place Blue Tank - $1.00
Gymboree Orange Tank - $1.99
Mossimo Plaid Shorts - $1.99

Circo Pink Shorts - $2.49

2 Pairs of Jeans for Jillian because she is getting too tall too quick! - $2.99 each

Using my stockpile - Breakfast Muffins

2009-02-05T10:22:00.003-05:00

Ok...holidays, birthday parties, and sicknesses(hopefully) are over. Time to get back to things. Although, no promises, I am entering week 7 of my pregnancy and that usually doesn't bring good things. But I'm going to try and plow through it! So today's list of to-do's looks like this:

Thank you's for Jaylee's 1st birthday
Bake breakfast food to freeze
Organize coupons
Make shopping list

I'm going to be optimistic and say I can do it all....but we'll have to see how the kids behave ; )

Here's my first task :

Breakfast Muffins - Cranberry Applesauce

1 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
2 cups flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
not in the recipe, but I added 1 mashed banana

Mix wet ingredients first, then blend dry in. Fold in fruit and nuts. Bake in oven 350 for 25-30 minutes. Makes 12.

Just tried them....YUMMY!!!!

I just wanted to add, this is called using my stockpile because I didn't have to go shopping for any of this stuff. I, of coarse, keep baking ingredients, but the cranberries were .99 from Aldi's during Christmas time. I froze a few bags of those. The banana was one that got a little past "good enough to eat" so I froze that. And the applesauce was one of many jars I got for nearly free from Meijer one week. I love that I don't have to shop every time I want to make something!

FREE Ocean Spray Juice

2009-01-28T10:44:00.003-05:00

I've known about this deal for a while but I just got around to trying it out. So here it is:

Take this target coupon for $1 off Ocean Spray 46 oz. or larger

And this manufacturers coupon for $1 off Ocean Spray Diet Juice, Light Juice or Sugar-Free drink mixes
There was also a $1/1 in a sunday insert

These juices are on price cut at Target for $1.99. So when you combine the two above coupons your juice will be FREE!!! I got 4 today, no problems!

FREE DR. PEPPER

2009-01-27T14:40:00.002-05:00

Go here to get your FREE Dr. Pepper. You get to choose between a coupon for a FREE 20 oz. or 2-liter bottle!!! Coupon will be sent to you within 4-6 weeks.

God has blessed us!

2009-01-24T21:56:00.004-05:00

With our recent pregnancy news we have received quite a bit of negativity. Everyone seems worried about us....except us! We are very excited!!! I happened to stumble upon this video which will describe some of the comments we have gotten without me even having to go into detail. In no way are we close to having seven children like this family, but you sure would thing so! This made me laugh so hard because even with my two kids and the 8 month old I babysit I get the best looks and comments in the store. I honestly can't wait until I start showing and take all three kids to the store. People really can't keep their mouths shut. Instead of saying, "you really have your hands full" why can't they say, "Wow! You sure have been blessed!" I would cry at this point if someone actually said that to me. I truly am blessed!

Meijer Super Saturday - January 24, 2008

2009-01-24T13:25:00.006-05:00

2 Healthy Choice Steamers 2.99 each
$1/2 meijer mealbox
$1/1 x2 printable here
= $1.49 each

1 Whole Pork Loin 1.79/lb.
= $8.25

1 Loaf Meijer bread .97

1 Bag Tyson Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breast 3.99

15 Starkist Tuna Packets $1.29 + 20% off = $1.03 each
3 B2G1 FREE (sunday inserts and All You Mag.)
2 B1G1 FREE (Vocal Point)
5 $1/1 (vocal point)
= .35 each

2 Colgate Total Advanced Whitening 4 oz. tube 3.49 B1G1 FREE
2 - $1.50/1 (sunday inserts)
= $.25 each

2 Soft Soap Body Wash 4.49 B1G1 FREE
2 - $1/1 printables here
= $1.25 each

Baby Deals

10 Beachnut Lets Grow toddler meal cups .99 each
3 $1/1 (sunday inserts)
7 $.75/1 (from my friend over at Just Living Life)
= .17 each

4 Beachnut Lets Grow Tummy Trays .40 each
4 .75/1 (from my friend over at Just Living Life)
Meijer adjusted the coupon value to .40
= FREE!!!

1 Gerber Toddler Yogurt Bites 2.62
$3.00/1 printable coupon here
= FREE!!!

1 Playtex Bottle Liners 50 ct. 4.19

Total oop - $31.06
Total saved - $44.66

Walgreen Deals 1/18-1/24

2009-01-21T21:26:00.002-05:00

Not too much to report this week ;(

Huggies Diapers or Pull Ups Jumbo packs at $9.99
$2/1 coupon from Sunday inserts or Huggies mailer
= $7.99 oop + Recieve $1 RR

Mauna Loa Chocolate-Covered Macadamias 2/$4
Buy 2 and use $3/2 ESC
= $0.50 each

Dawn Dish Soap $0.99
Use $0.50/1 coupon from Sunday inserts
= $0.49 each

Band Aid 10 0r 20 pack on sale $2.99
Buy 2, Get $3 in Register Rewards
= $5.98 oop + $3 RR, so like B1G1F with RR

**There is a huge money maker this week. I usually don't do rebates but this one I may have to do!

Orajel Cold Sore Brush or the 8-Pack of Patches 8.49
$1/1 from Sunday inserts
There are two Mail in Rebates for this item and if you do your Walgreen's rebate online then you can do the rebate from the sunday inserts with your receipt.
= $9.00 Money Maker after coupon and rebates!!!

My Meijer Trip 1/18-1/24

2009-01-21T15:50:00.003-05:00

One thing I did not get while I was there was the boneless pork loin that was on sale for 1.79/lb. They did not have a good selection out, but I may go back and check another day.

1 bunch of bananas .59/lb.
= 1.12

1 lb. carrots
= .80

1 honey
= 1.79

1 celery
= 2.49

1 Meijer bread
= 1.29

1 Beachnut Lets Grow toddler meal .40
$1/1 Beachnut product
= .60 overage!!!

1 Oscar Meyer Turkey deli meat
= 2.98

2 Quaker Oats 1.50 each
$1/2 meijer mealbox
$1/2 (sunday inserts)
= .50 each

1 Farm Rich Mozzerella Sticks 1/2 price @ $3.49
$1/1 printable here
= 2.49

1 Freschetta Pizza
= 4.77

2 Can't believe it's not butter 1.33 each
$1/2 meijer mealbox
$.60/2 (sunday inserts)
= .53 each

2 Meijer milk 2.50 each
= 5.00

1 Meijer American cheese slices
= 2.50

2 Pace Salsas 1.67 each
.50/2 (sunday inserts)
= 1.42 each

1 Oscar Meyer Bologna 2.50
.55/1 (mailer)
= 1.95

1 Russet potatoes
= 2.50

2 Kraft Shredded Cheese 2.00 each
= 4.00

8 South Beach Diet Bars 2.00 each
$2/1 printable here
= FREE!!!

2 Bags Tyson Chicken Patties 4.50 each
$1/1 x2 (sunday inserts)
= 3.50 each

1 Johnson & Johnson Travel Kit clearanced to 2.09
$1/1 (sunday inserts)
= 1.09

Used the $5 off $50 purchase of groceries from back of Meijer weekly flyer.

Total oop - $44.28
Total saved - $62.32

On a personal note

2009-01-19T15:07:00.002-05:00

As my readers may have noticed.....I've been a little slow posting lately. Turns out I have good reason. I am about 5 weeks pregnant with baby #3!!! We are so excited and don't worry, I will be back to regularly posting very soon. Because lets face it, with a family of 5 who doesn't need to find great deals?!

Meijer 3 Day Sale January 17-19, 2009

2009-01-15T13:28:00.002-05:00

Here are some of the deals at Meijer starting January 17 and good until the 19th.

Aunt Millie's Homestyle Cracked Wheat or Buttermilk Bread

Buy One, Get Two FREE!
24 oz.

6 Pack Bottles 7-Up, Diet Rite, A&W or Sunkist

Buy Two, Get Three of equal or lesser value FREE!

16.9 oz. bottles.

Crest, Colgate or Aquafresh Toothpaste or Oral-B Indicator, Colgate Total or Colgate Wave Toothbrush

4 FOR $5

SAVE at least on 2.75 on 4

6.4 oz. or Oral-B Indicator, Colgate Total or Colgate Wave Toothbrush 1 ct.

$1/1 printable coupon here for Aquafresh
= $.25 each

Boneless Pork Tenderloin

2.49 lb.

SAVE 2.50 LB.

Meijer Fresh Tender and Juicy Pork Loin.

Check out your 3 day Meijer sale here.

My Meijer Trip 1/11-1/17

2009-01-15T09:19:00.003-05:00

I wasn't really "grocery" shopping this week because hubby and I started a new diet and we already had most of what we needed, but I just wanted to pick up a few good deals this week.

2 bags Tyson frozen boneless/skinless chicken breast 4.99
.55/1 x 1 (from All You Magazine. Purchase it monthly at Walmart)
= $4.44 for 1
= $4.99 for the other

3 Bags of Chex Mix $1.00
$1/1 x 3 printables here (only 2/computer)
= FREE!!!

1 Meijer Wheat Bread $1.00

4 Totino's Pizza Roll 15ct. $1.00
$1.00/1 x2 printables here (only 2/computer)
$1.00/2 printable here
= .25 each

1 bag Lays potato chips 1.99

1 Huggies Wipes 80 ct. $2.00
.05/1 - doubled to $1.00 (sunday inserts)
= $1.00
(really just needed the box, Jillian sat on ours!)

Total oop $15.01
Total saved $26.68

Diaper Deal

2009-01-11T08:46:00.002-05:00

Spend at least $49 at Diapers.com and save $10 off your bill and free shipping by using the code SNOWSTORM. They have more than just diapers though...check them out!

Scenario:

1 Box Luvs Ultra Clean Wipes - 462 Count Refill
Color:

Size:

$15.49
1 Luvs Extra Large Case Diapers
Color:

Size: Size 4 - 180 ct.

$35.99
= $51.48
-$10 promotion code
+ Free shipping
= $41.48
We normally get our Luvs at Walmart and with the $10 off this is pretty comparable considering it is coming straight to your door for free.

Free Soy Candle

2009-01-10T12:07:00.002-05:00

Del Monte Coupon

2009-01-09T20:28:00.004-05:00

Be one of the first 50,000 to log into your Del Monte account and receive a coupon for a FREE can of Del Monte 100 calorie fruit! If you don't already have an account be sure to sign yourself up so you don't miss out on any more of these valuable coupon deals.

Meijer Trip 1/4-1/10

2009-01-09T13:48:00.002-05:00

Just wanted to report back on some of the good Meijer deals this week.

I took advantage of this Diaper deal:
Buy two Huggies Big Pack Supremes or Snug & Dry Diapers AND one Huggies Box Wipes 320-384 ct.
Get a $10 Meijer Gift Card at checkout.
I used 2 $1.50/1 Huggies coupons (from snail mail)
and a .50/1 Huggies wipes (snail mail doubled to $1.00)

$47.38
- coupons
= $43.38
- Gift card
= $33.38

I also used the remainder of a gift card from Christmas and some bottle returns and only paid $24.90 oop!!!!

$14.90 for two boxes of Huggies Diapers and a box of Huggies wipes after $10 gift card! This is the first time I have ever bought Huggies for either of my kids. Can't beat this deal though.

Here's some other deals I got:

6 Reese's Whips .50 each
3 $1.00/2 (sunday inserts)
= FREE!!!

2 Smucker's Jelly/Jam 1.25 each
2 $0.35/1 (sunday inserts)
= .55 each

6 Campbell's Select Soups 1.25 each
3 $1/2 meijer mealbox
3 $.50/2 (sunday inserts)
= .25 each

2 Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers 1.83 each
$1/2 meijer mealbox
2 $1/1 printable here
= .33 each

Another Walgreen's Trip

2009-01-08T14:07:00.004-05:00

I made my first Walgreen's trip the other day. You can see it here. But when I went I realized that not only the Garnier Shampoo/Condition was on sale but the hair treatments as well. So I went back today and grabbed up some more stuff. They also had the Oatmeal in stock! Yeah, Jillian loves this stuff!

All of the Garnier stuff and the Ice Cream was Free and the Quaker Oatmeal was .99 each after coupons. Of coarse, after leaving the store I realized one coupon was not accounted for but oh well.

Total oop before taxes $4.88 (should have been 3.88)
after taxes $6.32

Walgreen's Deals 1/4-1/10

2009-01-06T12:02:00.002-05:00

This first transaction is questionable...not sure my store will have enough of this but I did see it clearanced last week. Most stores have a lot of clearance Health & Beauty right now:

Transaction #1

Buy 8 bottles of Sunsilk receive $10 RR
use 4 $2/2 (sunday inserts)
= 10.32 but only .32 when you factor in the RR!!!

Transaction #2

2 Electrasol Gelpacks 20 ct. 3.49
use 2 $2.50/1 (sunday inserts)
= .99 each
(there is also a mail in rebate for this item)

3 Garnier Fructis products 2.99
$1/1 (sunday insert) x3
$2/1 ESC
= FREE!!!

1 Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream $3 each
$3/1 Printable (no longer available)
= FREE!!!

3 Palmolive Dish soap .79 w/in ad coupon
.50/1 (sunday inserts) x3
= .29 each

4 Quaker instant oatmeals 1.99
$1/1 printable coupon here
= .99 each

1 Slimquick Energy Shots $4
Receive $4 RR

1 Progresso Soup 1.25 each
1.10/1 printable here
= .15

Total - $10.96
Use $10 RR
= $0.96
Receive $4 RR from Slimquick shots!!!

So $11.28 oop and walk out with a $4 RR for next week!!!!

If they don't have enough Sunsilk I will do the Slimquick Shots first then use that $4RR for the rest spending $6.96 oop.

***UPDATE--------HERE'S WHAT I ENDED UP GETTING-----***

2 Electrasol gelpacks
1 Progresso Soup
1 Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
4 Garnier Shampoo/Conditioners

6 Soy Joy bars B1G1
used 3 B1G1 coupons (sunday inserts)
= FREE!!!

3 Physician Formula clearanced concealer/eye liners 1.79 each
used 3 $1/1 (sunday inserts)
= .79 each

TOTAL OOP = $5.92 including tax

Free Sample Round-Up

2009-01-06T11:46:00.002-05:00

Free Sample of Simple harvest granola bar

Free Sample of Barbara's Organic Cereals

Free Sample of Quaker Rice Cake Snacks

Free Sample of Gold Bond Lotion

Printable Coupon Round-up

2009-01-06T11:13:00.003-05:00

Ok, I'm back!! We had a wonderful holiday season, but now back to real life. I've been gone a while so here are a bunch of printables that popped up while I was away.

$1/1 Quaker Oatmeal

Sony DVD or Blu-Ray Coupons

More Johnson & Johnson Coupons

$1/1 Velveeta Coupon

Super Pretzel Coupons by mail

$1/1 Totino's Pizza Rolls

Dawn Coupons

Nexcare Coupons

And as always, check out coupons.com on my side bar. They often change the coupons and sometimes renew the limits on the first of the month. If you see some you like print them right away because they may not be there next time you look.

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-29T13:41:00.004-05:00

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, I know we did. One more holiday to get through before things return to normal. I plan on having a few deals up this week. Probably some Walgreen's and Meijer. Have a great New Year!

Why "on the side"???

2008-12-24T21:22:00.007-05:00

First of all, Merry Christmas!!!!!! And being that it is the holidays and I have been busy spending time with my family instead of blogging much, I wanted to fill everyone in on why my blog is called "Deals on the side". I LOVE finding great deals, but first and foremost I am a wife and mother. I love my family and I am grateful enough to be able to be home to take care of them every day. So I thought I would share a couple of recent pictures that show how much fun we've been having lately, and also why my "on the side" has been a little slow lately. I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday. May God bless you and your families.

This is my little munchkin Jaylee. She is almost 11 months old. She's my cuddler and I just can't get enough of her.

And this is my 2 year old Jillian. She never fails to make mommy laugh or cry daily. Just the other day she told me that I am her best friend and she loves me soooooo much. Hahahaha. Of coarse she manages to say cute things like that in between terrible-two tantrums!!!

Yes, that is an extra kid in the high chair! I babysat for a friend for a couple of days this week. Her name is Amaya and she is 7 months old. Surprisingly, everyone gets along fairly well and there were no complete breakdowns.

And tonight, Jillian, with the cookies, milk, and a carrot that she picked out for Santa and the reindeer. That face just spells trouble!

My Meijer Deals December 20, 2008

2008-12-20T21:05:00.004-05:00

My Meijer only doubles two like coupons up to .50 so I had to do two separate transactions today...but I had the nicest cashier! I went over budget this week but I had some extras to get for the holidays and also I don't plan on shopping next week.
*If I don't specify, the coupons came from Sunday inserts*

4 Betty Crocker Cookie pouches 1.67 each
used 2 - .40/1
used 2 - .75/1 printable from my sidebar
= .90 each

1 Bisquick 3.28
.60/1
= 2.68

4 Franks Red Hot Sauce .99 each
used 4 - .50/1
= FREE!!!

4 Green Giant Steamer Veggies .79 each
used 4 - .50/1
= FREE!!!

4 Ocean Spray Juices 1.67
used 4 - 1.00/1 printable here
= .67 each

2 Dan Active Yogurts
used 1 - .50/1
used 1 - 1.00/1 meijer mealbox coupon
= FREE!!!

4 Heluva Good Dips 1.19
used 4 - .50/1
= .19 each

2 3-packs of Feishmans yeast 1.29
used 1 - .45/1
used 1 B1G1F
= .20 each

2 small cans mushrooms .73 each

1 package of stick butter .89

1 Red Onion 1.09

1 large eggs 1.48

1 large jar Jiffy Peanut butter 3.44
.45/1
= 2.54

5 6-pack bottles of squirt, A&W, 7-up, and sunkist B2G3F
= 1.59 each

4 Dole Mandarin oranges .99
used 2 - .55/2
= .72 each

4 Mrs. T's Pierogies 1/2 price
1.36 each

2 Betty Crocker Frostings 1.50
used 2 - .50/1
= .50 each

1 head of Broccoli 1.50

2 bags of Milky Way minis 2.00 each
1.00/2
= 1.50 each

1 Aunt Millies Cracked Wheat Bread .88

1 Precooked Tyson Bacon 2.00
.50/1
= 1.00

2 Mt. Olivia pickles 1.67 each
used 2 - .50/1
= .67 each

6 Yoplait yogurts .50 each
.40/6
= .37 each

2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1.25 each
used 2 - .55/1
= .70 each

2 Juicy Juice 2.25 each
used 2 - 1.00/1
= 1.25 each

2 Meijer Chunk Cheese 1.67 each

1 package cherry tomatoes 2.50

1 bag Tyson Chicken Patties 4.50
1.00/1
= 3.50

Received a $2.00 oyno from buying the 4 Betty Crocker Cookie mixes and the Bisquick (used it on the second transaction)
Received a $.50 oyno from buying the yeast (also used it on order #2)

Total oop - $58.17
Total Saved - $89.57

FREE 8x10's

2008-12-19T08:55:00.002-05:00

One from snapfish.com (choose the pick up at walgreen's option) use the code WALFREE

And one from Walgreen's. Also choose to pick this up in store and use the code FREEGIFT

Thats $5.98 worth of photos for FREE!!!! Your welcome!

Meijer Santa Bucks are back!

2008-12-19T05:51:00.002-05:00

Yep, and here's a link to your Meijer savings good from Dec. 21-23. Enjoy!

*You may also save ink by picking these coupons up at your local Meijer store*

Meijer Super Saturday Sale Dec. 20, 2008

2008-12-19T05:19:00.003-05:00

Some noteworthy items this saturday. First of all, you want to go here and check your local listings. I wouldn't want to lead anyone the wrong way.

There is a Santa Bucks at the top for $3 off Any One (1) General Merchandise or Apparel Item Priced 14.97 or more.
*Limit one coupon per item. Exclusions: grocery, alcohol, tobacco, prescriptions, gift cards, gas stations & C-stops, lottery, postage, park and entertainment tickets, baby diapers and wipes, instore businesses, online purchases, licenses, Meijer Prepaid MasterCard, Meijer Productivity BusinessCard, taxes and previous purchases. Valid in Store only. Good 6 a.m. to midnight 12/20/08.

And another coupon for $5 off Any Purchase of Meijer Gift Cards totaling $50 or more.
*Offer excludes non Meijer gift cards, entertainment, travel and dining gift cards. Limit one Meijer Gift Card Savings Coupon per transaction. Valid in Store only.
Good 6 a.m. to midnight 12/20/08.

6 Pack Bottles 7-Up, Diet Rite, A&W or Sunkist

	Buy Two, Get Three of equal or lesser value FREE! 16.9 oz. bottles. Plus deposit where applicable. Limit 1 offer per transaction.

Aunt Millie's Homestyle Cracked Wheat or Buttermilk Bread

88¢

24 oz. Limit 2. Additional items at regular retail.

Nabisco Mac & Cheese Crackers, Ritz Bits, Snak Saks, Dunk 'ems or Teddy Grahams

1/2 Price

5.5-8 oz. Select varieties.

Sunkist Pistachios

2.99 LB.

All natural, tree ripened from California
1 lb. bag.

$1/2 Sunday insert coupon
= $4.98/2 lbs.

Recent DVD Releases

13.99

Horton Hears a Who
The X-Files: I Want to Believe
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Kung Fu Panda

My Walgreens Trip 12/14-12/20

2008-12-18T20:22:00.003-05:00

I almost skipped this week, but at last minute my husband went to get a prescription filled and came home with a catalina for $5 off $20!!! So I had to....my only mistake was rushing around to make a list and taking my husband and kids with me....I have never spent so much at Walgreens in one trip...but it wasn't too bad.

2 3M packaging tape 2.99 B1G1F w/in-ad coupon
$1/1 (sunday inserts) x2
= .50 each

4 Progresso Soups .99 w/in-ad coupon
$2/4 printable here
= .49 each
there is also a $1.10/1 printable here

2 Sure Deoderants 2/$5
$1.50/1 ESC x2
$1/1 printable coupon here x2
= FREE!!!

1 Energizer Max 9Volt 2.99 w/in-ad coupon
$1/1 (sunday inserts)
= $1.99

1 Energizer Max D 2-pack 2.99 w/in-ad coupon
$1/1 (sunday inserts)
= $1.99

2 Almay Lip Gloss(shine) 2.19 clearanced B1G1F
$1/1 (sunday inserts) x2
= .19 for both!!!

2 Lipsmacker 3-packs 2.29 clearanced B1G1 50% off
$1/2 printable from my sidebar coupons
= $1.22 each

3 color/activity books 3/$1 w/in-ad coupon
= $1

2 Free color/activity books by asking for them at the pharmacy

2 Zooth stage 3 kids toothbrushes 2/$4
$1/2 (sunday inserts)
= $1.50 each
RECEIVED A $2 RR

1 Disney inflatable outdoor Christmas decor originally 19.99 marked 1/2 off. Then she couldn't get the $5/$20 to ring up properly so the manager told her to take another $5 off from that item, so it ended up being $4.99!!!

Total oop - $21.31

Total saved - $30.14

And walked out with a $2 RR

My original plan was to roll a $5 RR from the mucinex 4 day sale with the $5/1 in-ad coupon, but it turns out that the coupon and the RR did not corrospond. So no-go with that, bummer! But at least I got some good stocking stuffers.

Here are some other good deals this week that I didn't take advantage of:

DeMet Chocolate Turtles--$0.99
Use $1.50/1 coupon from 11/16 SmartSource inserts (coupon will likely need to be adjusted down)
Free!!!

Coffee Mate Creamer--on sale B1G1 (2 for $2.49)
Use 2 $1/1 internet printable coupons
$0.49 for both

Skippy Peanut Butter--on sale 2/$3
Use $1/2 coupon from 11/16 Red Plum insert
$1 each

Buy 2 Listerine Vibrant White Rinse (16 oz. with free 8 oz. attached) for $5.50 each, Get $5 in Register Rewards
Use 2 $1.50/1 internet printable
$8 oop for both

New Coupon Book offer from P&G

2008-12-12T15:43:00.002-05:00

Buy $50 worth of P&G products from 12/14-1/31 and receive a coupon book with $120 in savings on P&G products. Check it out here.

How I used my $10 Build-A-Bear Gift Card

2008-12-10T16:02:00.003-05:00

We had intentions of getting my 2 year old the Kitty with the $10 Gift Card I won, but once we got to Build-a-bear there was a great sale going on with Molly and Hal Moose! The kids loved them and to our suprise they were just marked down that day from $18 to $12/moose. Plus, when you buy 2 you get a storybook (15.99 value) and free calander with any purchase! So.....we got Molly and Hal, kissed our hearts, blew in their stuffing, gave them BIG hugs, and washed them up. Those of you who have been there know what I am talking about. We used the gift card plus a $5 off $10 purchase coupon making our total about $9!!!!

Elf Yourself!!!

2008-12-10T15:18:00.001-05:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

My Meijer Deals 12/7-12/13

2008-12-10T10:45:00.003-05:00

Today I took advantage of the Santa Bucks I mentioned earlier for my hubby's Christmas present....Can't list it just incase he decides to check in on my beloved DEALS ON THE SIDE!!!

I also went grocery shopping and I have stocked up well enough in the past that I stayed well under my $40 budget. I'm actually thinking of dropping it to $30 for the winter.

4 Kellogg's Cereal 1.88 each
$1/1 Printable here or (sunday inserts)
= .88 each

3 Chex Cereal 3/$8
$1/2 (sunday inserts) + $3 off instantly when you buy 3
= 1.33 each

2 Liquid Coffee Mate Creamers .99 each
$1/1 Printable here x2
= FREE!!!

1 Large Eggs 1.48

1 Can Bush's Homestyle Chili 1.50
Because hubby just HAD to try it!!!

2 Eckrich Franks 1.50 each
$1/2 (sunday inserts)
= $1.00 each

2 Eckrich Smoked Sausage 1.99 each
$1/2 (sunday inserts)
= 1.49 each

2 Keebler Cookies 2.00 each
$1/1 Printable here
= $1.00 each

1 Velveeta Cheese 4.49
.55/1 (sunday inserts)
= 3.94

1 Frozen Bag Tyson Chicken Breast 4.99

1 Ritz Chips 2.50
$1/1 Catalina from previous trip
= 1.50

4 Quaker Granola Bars 1.50 each
$1/2 (sunday inserts)
= 1.00 each

1 (6 ct.) clearanced muffins from bakery 1.79

Total oop (not including hubby's gift) = $33.68!!!

Ergo Baby Carrier Giveaway!

2008-12-09T20:43:00.001-05:00

Win this Free Organic Embroidered Ergo Baby Carrier Hands Free System from Along for the Ride. Click here for details.

Meijer Santa Bucks!

2008-12-09T19:20:00.002-05:00

Here's a link to Meijer Santa Bucks to use December 10-11 only. Could make for some good deals on Christmas gifts you have been procrastinating on ;)

Walgreens 12/7-12/13

2008-12-07T15:50:00.007-05:00

I have a leftover $6 RR from last week. Here's my plan:

Transaction #1

3 Robitussin 3.99
$3/1 printable here
= 2.97 + Receive a $5 RR
2.03 Money Maker!!!

2 Schick Razors 6.99
$3/1 ESC (will take off $6)
$2/1 x 2 in this weeks inserts (or $4/1 in December All You Magazine)
= 3.98 (or FREE for the people with the $4 coupon!!!!)

Total $6.95
- $6 RR
= .95 before taxes oop!!

Transaction #2

1 Nivea Lip Balms 2.99 each
.50 ESC
$1/1 (sunday inserts)
= 1.49

2 Reynolds Wrap .99 w/in-ad coupon
$1/1 (sunday inserts)
= FREE!!!

2 Schick Razor 6.99
$3/1 x2 ESC
$2/1 x2(sunday inserts)
= 3.98

Maybelline B1G1
Buy 2 under $8 each
$4/1 x 2(sunday inserts)
= FREE!!!!

Total $5.47
- $5 RR
$.47 Before taxes oop!!

TOTAL TRIP OOP (before taxes)= $1.42

Sometimes I cry because I have no CVS....but with weeks like this, I guess I'll be ok....hahahaha!!! You see, this will not be my last trip to walgreens this week. They have a spend $25 recieve a $5 RR from 12/10-12/13 that seems to be before coupons. So that could be a good deal with these other mid-week deals they have:

Arm & Hammer Liquid Detergent--$1.99 after in ad-coupon (Reg. Price $6.99-$7.49)
Use $1/1 internet printable here
$0.99 each after coupon

Buy $15 in Pepsi Products, Get $5 in Register Rewards back

Plus, I'm only getting a certain amount of the FREE items because there is a limit on them. I will go back later and get more!

Meijer Deals 11/30-12/6

2008-12-04T14:17:00.004-05:00

Well, not the best savings, but I did manage to stay under my $40 grocery budget. And with only 5 coupons this trip!!!

2 Juicy Juice 2.69 each
$1/1 printable x 2
= 1.69 each (thought these were supposed to be 2/$5???)

3 Kraft shredded cheese 2.00 each
= $6.00

1 box Ritz crackers 0.00
FREE when you buy 3 Kraft shredded cheese!!

1 bag frozen meijer chicken breasts 4.99

2 Zoo Pals (1 bowls, 1 plates) 2.00 each
$1/1 printable x2
= $1 each

1 Aunt Millies Butter top bread 3.19

1 Aunt Millies Honey hot dog buns
FREE when you buy 1 Aunt Millies Butter top Bread

1 Aunt Millies Honey hamburger buns
FREE when you buy 1 Aunt Millies Butter top Bread

1 package of chicken thighs @ .89/lb.
= 4.81

10 Yoplait Yogurt .50 each
.40/6 doubled to .80/6
= .42 each

1 pork loin 6.75

1 Arm & hammer detergent 2.64
printable coupon here but I already used mine ;(

Total oop $38.36
Total savings $26.21

I still have to get milk and eggs but the milk is 1.99 at Felpausche Thurs., Friday, and Saturday this week, and eggs are .99 at Aldi's.

Free Subscription to SELF magazine!

2008-12-04T13:11:00.003-05:00

The first 1,000 people to complete this quiz will recieve a FREE one year subscription to SELF magazine. Hurry, hurry!!

$25 Meijer Gift Card Givaway!!!

2008-12-04T11:47:00.002-05:00

There will be 3 winners of a $25 Meijer Gift Card hosted by streching a buck. Contest ends December 5th. Check it out!!!

K-mart Doubles!!!!

2008-12-03T12:00:00.002-05:00

Here's what I got at K-mart this week. They were doubling up to $2.00 again!!! So I got a bunch of freebies and some really cheap stuff. Just so you know, Kmart does not give overage....so if the coupon is over amount of product the computer adjusts your total to free without overage. And they don't accept internet coupons so these are all from Sunday inserts.

2 Vaseline lotion 3.29 each
1.50/1 x2
= .29 each

3 Kotex liners 1.29 each
.75/1 x3
= FREE!!

2 Dove (1 shampoo, 1 conditioner) 3.79 each
1.50/1 x2
= .79 each

2 St. Joseph Asprin 2.39 each
1/1 x 2
= .39 each

1 Tylenol cool caps 3.99
2/1
= FREE!!!

2 Tums Smoothies quick pack 1.89 each
1/1 x 2
= FREE!!!

1 KY Jelly 4.29
2/1
= .29

3 Hershey's Nuggets 2.33 each
1/1 x 3
= .33 each

2 Tic Tac Chills 1.49 each
1/1
= FREE!!!

2 Bags Lifesavers 1.79 each
1/1 x 2
= FREE!!!

3 boxes Kelloggs cereal 2.50 each
1/1 x 3
= .50 each

1 Crest Plus w/scope 3.79
2/1 (found in a package of luvs diapers)
= FREE!!!

Total oop 7.67

and then a $2/1 pedialyte product popped out of the catalina machine so I went back and got:

1 Pedialyte Drink 5.49
2/1
= 1.49

1 Revlon Emery boards 1.29
1/1
= FREE!!!

Total oop 1.77

So I spent $9.44 at K-mart this week!!!!!

Walgreen's Deals 11/30-12/6

2008-12-01T16:00:00.002-05:00

Here's what I plan on getting this week:

First Transaction

2 Reach Ultraclean Floss 2/$6
$1/1 (sunday inserts)
= $4 before taxes
Receive $6 RR

*There is also a B1G1 on the Reach Toothbrush. I already used mine ;(

Second Transaction

3 Excedrine 4.99 each
$2/1 (sunday inserts or here)
Use $6 RR
= $3 before taxes
Receive $8 RR

Third Transaction

3 Nivea Lip Balms 2.99 each
.50 ESC x3
$1/1 (sunday inserts)x3
= 4.47

1 Max Fresh Toothpaste 2.99
$1/1 printable at Colgate.com
= 1.99
Receive a $2 RR

2 All Small and Mighty 2x detergent 1.79 w/in ad coupon
$1/1 printable here x2
= 1.58

Use 8 RR
= .04 before taxes

TOTAL OOP (before taxes) $7.04
AND I WILL STILL HAVE A $2 RR TO USE!!!!

There are a lot of other deals this week, but nothing else I needed.

Free Batteries at Target

2008-12-01T10:31:00.001-05:00

Target has Rayovac batteries in the dollar spot. Here is a printable coupon for $1/1 Rayovac batteries making them FREE!!!!!!

Using my stockpile today part II

2008-11-25T15:56:00.005-05:00

I just had to add to this today because I couldn't get my mind off finding a good breakfast muffin. So here's what I found, and my daughter, Jillian, had a good time helping as usual.

2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking oat
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tart cooking apples, cored,peeled,and chopped

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Grease a 12 cup muffin tin.
In a mixing bowl, lightly beat eggs; add milk and oil, stirring until just blended.
Stir in flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon, mixing until only just moistened (do not overmix).
Gently fold in the apples.
Spoon batter into the muffin tin, dividing evenly among the cups.
Bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool in pan 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Serve warm or cool; store unused portions in an airtight container.

Mmmmm...YUMMY!!!

Using my stockpile today!

2008-11-25T11:10:00.004-05:00

Today I wanted to prepare and freeze the sweet potatoes I got for .33/lb at walmart last week.

I steamed all 8.78 lbs of them, mashed and added a little brown sugar and unsalted butter, and stored them in ziplock freezer bags lying flat for easy rewarming.

Next, I was actually looking for a good breakfast blueberry muffin that I could make a couple batches of and freeze, but instead I found this GREAT blueberry muffin strussel recepie that is probably more of a dessert muffin. I found it on a site called supercook.com. This site is pretty awesome. You can tell them every ingredient in your house and they will tell you what recipies you can make.

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 cup fresh blueberries (I used frozen)

FOR TOPPING
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, cubbed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with muffin liners.
Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt and baking powder. Place vegetable oil into a 1 cup measuring cup; add the egg and enough milk to fill the cup. Mix this with flour mixture. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups right to the top, and sprinkle with crumb topping mixture.
To Make Crumb Topping: Mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix with fork, and sprinkle over muffins before baking.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until done. Serves 8.

Cheap Uncle Ben's Wild Rice

2008-11-24T16:29:00.004-05:00

Meijer has Uncle Ben's Wild Rice on sale this week 2/$3

Buy 4 = $6
Use this B1G1F print twice
Use this $1/2

= $2.00 or .50 each!!

I'll be posting more meijer deals soon!

I'm a winner!!

2008-11-24T15:50:00.002-05:00

I just won a $10 gift card to build-a-bear by entering a giveaway over at Angela's Finds. Thanks Angela! I guess it does pay to enter giveaways! I'm so excited to use this.

The Walmart Game Part II

2008-11-22T22:41:00.006-05:00

If you missed The Walmart Game Part I Start here

I DID NOT DO WELL!!!

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, $0.54
$1/2 printable
$0.04 each after coupon
This coupon was for $1/2 - 2lb or 4lb boxes. The 2lb box was 1.12 so I only got 2.
= .62 each

6 Martha White Cornbread Mixes, $0.33
$0.55/2 Martha White Baking Mixes (11/9/08)
$0.06 each after coupon
Actual price at my Walmart .72 = .44 each

2 Glade Scented Oil Candel, $2
Glade Scented Oil Candles Holder B1G1 (11/2/08)
$2/1 (11/16/08)
Both FREE!!
Didn't have any!

3 Glade Scented Oil Candel Refills, $2
Glade Scented Oil Candles Refill Pack, B2G1 (11/2/08)
$1.50/2 (coupons.com..not available)
$0.83 each after coupons
.83 each

3 Reynold’s Wrap Pop-Ups, $1 (near checkout lanes)
$1/1 printable
or $1/1 (sunday inserts)
FREE after coupon
Didn't find these!

1 Wet Ones, $0.97
$0.75/1 printable
or .75/1 (sunday inserts)
$0.19 after coupon
.19 each

3 Blue Bunny Bomb-Pop Popsicles (12-ct.), $1.50
$1/1 printable
.50 each after coupon

Didn't get these

1 Seapak Shrimp Poppers, $1.25

$1/1 SeaPak printable

$0.25 after coupon

Didn't get these

4 Uncle Ben’s Rice, $1.50
B1G1 from Uncle Ben's if you already printed it (no longer available)
$1/2 printable
$0.50 each after coupons
Left my coupons at home..darn it!

4 Kotex pantiliners (14, 16 and 18-ct.), $1.00
$1/1 printable
$1/1 Kotex Pads (10/12/08)
FREE after coupon
FREE!!!

4 Preparation H Wipes (10-ct.), $2.96
$3/1 printable
FREE after coupon
The cheapest one they had was 3.46 and they were out!

2 Hefty One Zip Bags (7-pk.), $0.97
$0.55/1 Hefty Onezip Product (9/28/08)
$0.42 each after coupon
Didn't find anything under 1.50

5 Scotch Lint Roller, $1.37 (near the checkout lanes)
$1/1 Scotch Lint Product (10/5/08)
$0.37 each after coupon
These were 2.37!

2 White Cloud Toilet Paper (4-pk.), $1.69
$1/1 White Cloud (9/28/08)
$0.69 each after coupon
Cheapest White Cloud was 3.00

2 Ziploc Sandwich Bags (25-ct.), $0.75
$0.75/1 printable
FREE after coupon
Didn't find anything under 1.00

3 Durex Condoms, $1.83
$2/1 printable
FREE after coupon
They don't carry this!

1 Guerrero Corn Tortillas , $1.00
$1/1 printable
Free after coupon
Couldn't find these!

2 Boxes of Life Savers Candy, $0.97
$1/1 (sunday inserts)
Free after coupon
Didn't have these!

1 Sally Hansen Implement, there are quite a few things priced at or under $2.00
$2/1 (sunday insert)
Free after coupon
FREE!!!

Unfortunately, I didn't leave after that. Here's the extras:

8.78 lbs. sweet potatoes .33/lb.
= 2.90

1 package Easy Ups 8.97
$2/1 snail mail
= 6.97

3 Duck Window Kits - Marked 5.00 rang up 4.00
$1/1 (sunday inserts)
= 9.00

1 package of baking cups .76

4 Gerber 2nd foods Fruits 1.00
= 4.00

1 Blue Bonnet stick butter .73

Total oop $33.30

And just for fun, this is what it would have been if I would have stuck to my list - $7.28!!!! ( we did need the other things though. Especially the window kits..getting cold here!)

My Super Savings Saturday!

2008-11-22T21:21:00.013-05:00

I dropped the kids off at Grandma's house around naptime today and did some shopping I have been needing to do. On my list of things to do were conquer that Walmart shopping list, search for a winter coat for Jaylee, renew my membership while getting formula and doing a little taste testing at Sam's Club, and get gas in the van. I did it all. I'll cover the Walmart trip in my next post. Right now I want to show you what I got while I was thrift shopping today. You see, our first daughter was born in August and our second in January. That means when people told us, "you guys should be all set" they were wrong. Jaylee is starting to grow out of her 6-9 month clothes now and I went downstairs to grab the 12 month bin only to open it up and realize it was all summer clothes! Duh, Jillian was 12 months in the summer! So off to the thrift stores I go!

12-18 month Gymboree jumper/overalls 1.99
6-12 month Gymboree jumper/overalls 1.99

12-18 month Gymboree t-shirt .50

18-24 month Gymboree stripped onsie turtle neck 1.99
2T Gymboree Turtle neck 1.99

1 pair of baby Gap 0-3 month pants because I could not resist! 1.99
I have a friend having a girl soon ;)

18 month Circo short-sleeve onsie .50
12-18 months Old Navy Jeans 1.00
12 month Kid Connection stripped, long-sleeve 1.99
18 months Children's Place t-shirt 1.00

3T Old Navy button down sweater 1.99
12 month Kiks playdress 1.99

3T Carters Piggy pj pants (my daughter LOVES farm animals..I just wanted to see the look on her face and hear her say "oink!") 1.99

18 month Little Me winter coat 4.99
12 month Circo snow pants 2.99

So all in all, I spent $27.85 before taxes. I couldn't have even got a brand new winter coat for that!

New Printable Coupons

2008-11-21T14:27:00.004-05:00

Aveeno Soothing Relief Diaper Rash Cream $1/1

Aveeno Advanced Care Product $1/1

Aveeno Baby Product $1/1

$1/1 Charmin Ultra by mail

$3/3 Johnson's Products

$1/1 Hefty Zoopal cups/bowls/plates

Free bag of Natural Dog or Cat food enter code go4nc and choose the "your family" option.

$1/1 Flinstone Vitamins

$4/3 Carnation instant Breakfast

$1/1 Johnson's baby shampoo

Gerber Childrenswear sale

2008-11-21T12:57:00.004-05:00

If you're in the market for some baby clothes, pair this One day sale with these Gerber coupons and get a pretty decent deal!

My Meijer Trip 11/16-11/22

2008-11-21T09:58:00.003-05:00

Last night had to be one of the best Meijer trips I have made. And I went later in the evening which was nice because there was not a lot of people there. But I did meet one lady who was contemplating over toilet paper. I had an extra $1/1 quilted northern ultra plush and they were on sale for 3.14, which made a 6 mega roll only 2.14. So I gave it to her. She was very thankful.

1 Large Eggs 1.38

4 Green Giant Steamers .89 each
4 - $1/1 (sunday inserts)
= FREE + .44 overage!!!

2 Cool Whips .89 each

1 Meijer wheat bread .99

4 Endust Free 1.89
4 - $2/1 (sunday inserts)
= FREE + .44 overage!!!

2 Ragu Sauce 1.33 each
1 - $1/2 ragu + 1 dry pasta (sunday inserts)
= .83 each

1 Spagetti noodles .67

1 Gerber Baby Oatmeal 2.68

1 6 Mega roll Quilted Norther Ultra Plush 3.14
$1.50/1 (sunday inserts)
forgot to use the $1/1 from meijermealbox.com
= 1.64 would have been .64!!! Bummer!

1 Hefty waste bags 4.36
$1/1 (sunday inserts)
= 3.36

1 2-liter Pepsi 1.25

4 original Pillsbury crescent rolls 1.25 each
$1/2 meijermealbox.com (I had to do two transactions)
2 - $1/1 printable
2 - .35/1 printable doubled to .70 each
= .40 overage!!!

2 Pillsbury sweet rolls 1.25 each
2 - .40/1 (sunday inserts) doubled to .80 each
there's also .35/1 printable
= .45 each

3 Idahoan potato pouches 1.00 each
.75/3 printable
= .75 each

5 Knorr side dishes 1.00 each
$1/5 meijermealbox.com
2 - .60/2 (sunday inserts)
= .56 each

6 Progresso broth 1.66 each
2 - $1.25/1 printable...sorry can't find it anymore
4 - $1/1 (sunday inserts)
= .58 each

1 Meijer tortilla chips 1.66

1 Tide total care 5.99
$1/1 recieved in a sample via snail mail
= 4.99

1 premade Similac Advanced 4.50 (I thought sign said 2/$11, thats why I used the $5 check??)
1 - $5 check from similac
= .50 overage (I misused this...but I didnt realize it :( )

1 3lb hamburger 5.99

I used a $5 off $25 or more that I recieved in that mail last week.
Plus I used a $1 oyno that I found on the catalina machine when I walked up!

Total oop - 25.36!!!!!

How I used my stockpile today

2008-11-20T18:53:00.008-05:00

My two year old and I started out by making some Fruit and Jello cupcake Jigglers. I saw a recipe for these in the sunday inserts a couple weeks back and they made my mouth water. Plus I have all of that FREE Meijer Jello to use. I didn't have everything they called for so I deviated from the recipe a bit:

2 - 4 serving packages of Jell-O - I used 1 strawberry and 1 orange
1 can of crushed pineapple - I only had chunks..so I crushed them myself
frozen fruit

drain the can of pineapple into a measuring cup, then add enough water to make 2 cups. Heat water and juice until boiling. Add water and juice to bowl with Jell-O in it. Stir until disolved. Then add pineapple. I also took some mixed frozen fruit, minced it in my magic bullet, and added it to the Jell-O mixture. Pour into cupcake cups and refridgerate for 2 1/2 hours. Their recipe also called for a can of cranberry sauce and walnuts...that could be good.

Then, after naptime, we made daddy some no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies.

1/2 cup butter or 1 stick
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
4 Tbsp. cocoa
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 cups quick oats

Heat butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa until a rolling boil. Let boil for 1 1/2-2 minutes. You should have the other ingredients prepared in another bowl and wax paper or tin foil already spread out on the counter or flat surface. Pour the boiling mixture into a bowl with all other ingredients. Quickly mix and spoon cookies onto your flat surface. If done correctly, the mixture should harden quickly.

For dinner I mixed up a concotion. Don't know what to call it, but it was pretty good!

1 lb. venison from our freezer
1 package of green giant steamer (free at Meijer this week with $1/1 coupons)
1 can cheese soup
milk - I didn't measure
potatoes - enough to fill the bottom of a large baking pan
shredded cheese ($3/2 at walgreens this week)
1 jar salsa (I have a ton of these from the $1.50/1 at Meijer making them .39 each)

Grands Biscuits that I got for free at Meijer with $1/1 coupon last week.

I browned the venison while cubbing potates and putting them in the bottom of the baking pan. Layered veggies on top of potatoes and venison on top of veggies. Then I mixed the cheese with milk until it was pourable. Poured that on top and salsa on top of that. Stuck it in the oven, covered, at 400 for about an hour. When it was just about done I layered some shredded cheese on top. Biscuits on the side!

Target Toy Deal

2008-11-20T13:00:00.003-05:00

Here's a pretty good deal for the kiddos. Go to Leapfrog.com and register your children for their Learning Path. In a few days you will recieve an option for $ off Leapfrog products. Choose the $3 off Leap Frog Fridge Toys. Pair that with the Target $5 off Leap Frog Fridge Toys and get the Fridge Farm for only $6.99. My older daughter got this toy last Christmas and she still plays with it and now her little sister plays with it all the time too. The Fridge Phonics is also on price cut to 19.99. So this would be $11.99 after coupons. I plan on snagging me one of these for Christmas.

More Glade Coupons

2008-11-19T22:52:00.006-05:00

Yet another chance to take advantage of the Glade deals going on. Check out some of my recent posts on them here, here and here. Right@home just sent me a link to these coupons:

$1/1 Glade Candle
B1G1F Plugins Scented Oil Refills
B2G1F Scented Oil Candle Refills

Enjoy!

The Walmart Game Part I

2008-11-19T20:57:00.004-05:00

I'd like to play a little game. It's called the Walmart Game. Here's how it works...I'll tell you what and how I'm planning on getting at Walmart this week and once I've gotten a chance to go I'll report back on what I was actually able to walk out of the store with. I haven't had the best luck with Walmart and I get a little frustrated from my shopping trips there...but I'd like to give them another shot on this huge list of freebies or almost freebies. Sound fun? Ok, here we go:

4 Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, $0.54
$1/2 printable
$0.04 each after coupon

6 Martha White Cornbread Mixes, $0.33
$0.55/2 Martha White Baking Mixes (11/9/08)
$0.06 each after coupon

2 Glade Scented Oil Candel Refills, $2
Glade Scented Oil Candles Holder B1G1 (11/2/08)
$2/1 (11/16/08)
Both FREE!!

3 Glade Scented Oil Candel Refills, $2
Glade Scented Oil Candles Refill Pack, B2G1 (11/2/08)
$1.50/2 (coupons.com..not available)
$0.83 each after coupons

3 Reynold’s Wrap Pop-Ups, $1 (near checkout lanes)
$1/1 printable
or $1/1 (sunday inserts)
FREE after coupon

1 Wet Ones, $0.97
$0.75/1 printable
or .75/1 (sunday inserts)
$0.19 after coupon

3 Blue Bunny Bomb-Pop Popsicles (12-ct.), $1.50
$1/1 printable
$0.50 each after coupon

1 Seapak Shrimp Poppers, $1.25
$1/1 SeaPak printable
$0.25 after coupon

4 Uncle Ben’s Rice, $1.50
B1G1 from Uncle Ben's if you already printed it (no longer available)
$1/2 printable
$0.50 each after coupons

4 Kotex pantiliners (14, 16 and 18-ct.), $1.00
$1/1 printable
$1/1 Kotex Pads (10/12/08)
FREE after coupon

4 Preparation H Wipes (10-ct.), $2.96
$3/1 printable
FREE after coupon

2 Hefty One Zip Bags (7-pk.), $0.97
$0.55/1 Hefty Onezip Product (9/28/08)
$0.42 each after coupon

5 Scotch Lint Roller, $1.37 (near the checkout lanes)
$1/1 Scotch Lint Product (10/5/08)
$0.37 each after coupon

2 White Cloud Toilet Paper (4-pk.), $1.69
$1/1 White Cloud (9/28/08)
$0.69 each after coupon

2 Ziploc Sandwich Bags (25-ct.), $0.75
$0.75/1 printable
FREE after coupon

3 Durex Condoms, $1.83
$2/1 printable
FREE after coupon

1 Guerrero Corn Tortillas , $1.00
$1/1 printable
Free after coupon

2 Boxes of Life Savers Candy, $0.97
$1/1 (sunday inserts)
Free after coupon

1 Sally Hansen Implement, there are quite a few things priced at or under $2.00
$2/1 (sunday insert)
Free after coupon

So I figure if I can actually find all of these items and they are at the same prices as listed I will spend just under $12.00!!! Anyone want to place bets? Hahaha.

I was able to find most of these deals by searching on these sites: dealseekingmom.com, afullcup.com, and moneysavingmom.com

Papa John's Promotion

2008-11-19T20:26:00.002-05:00

Recieve a one-time-use promo code for a FREE medium cheese pizza with any online pizza purchase by signing up to become a Papa John's Facebook fan. You must have a Facebook account to do this....but who doesn't? Offer expires December 1, 2008.

The Holiday Taste of Sam's Club

2008-11-18T15:10:00.002-05:00

Sam's club is putting on an entire weekend of taste sampling! We are members and received a booklet about this in our mail but, in case you are not a member, members have a one day pass on the back of these booklets to invite a friend for free. Looks like a ton of goodies and I plan on going and getting some of them. Here's a website to check it out.

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=298&iid=11-18-08_HomePage|SMB|HTOS

Organizing my coupons

2008-11-18T14:07:00.006-05:00

I've been a little behind lately due to my children being sick. So for two weeks in a row I was unable to clip or organize my coupons. I also had extras from taking our recycleables in and checking out the newspaper dumpster...JACKPOT! Anyone who knows me knows that I can't stand to be unorganized. If I'm unorganized my day goes bad...organized my day can flow smoothly. So yesterday I worked long and hard to get reorganized. When I first started couponing I looked a lot for good organization methods. There are many ways people organize thier coupons, but this is how I've chosen to do mine.
I usually cut all coupons on sunday night, then organize on Monday during naptime, then plan my trips by Tuesday morning. After I cut all my coupons from the inserts I spread all of the catagorized envelopes out on my table and start sorting.

Each envelope has an index card inside it, standing on it's side with the name of the catagory on it sticking up above the envelope. This way the catagory can be easily found.

I am in need for revamping my catagories but here are the catagories I have now (in no particular order):

Air Fresheners
Cereal
Pasta/Rice
Facial Care/Razor/Ect...
Soaps/Body Washes
Paper/Plastic
Laundry
Meats
Dairy
Canned Goods
Cleaning Supplies
Baking
Frozen Foods
OTC Meds (Misc.)
OTC Heartburn
OTC Children's
OTC Headache
OTC Cold/Sinus
Deoderants
Misc.
Toothbrushes
Floss
Beverages
Baby
Produce
Vitamins
Feminine Hygiene
Eye Care
Condiments
Mouthwash
Salad Dressings
Pet Supplies
Makeup
Snacks
Dishes
Oral Care (Misc.)
Toothpaste
Restaurants
Refund Forms
Entertainment
Value Cards

When I'm finished sorting I put all the coupons in thier envelope and put the envelopes into a shoe box.
My shoebox is always equiped with, of coarse, coupons, scissors, a handheld calculator, and extra paperclips to help keep organized in the store.

As I make my shopping lists I take out coupons as needed and put them in a binder clip along with my shopping list for that store. When I'm finished adding items and coupons to that list I put a sticky with the name of the store on the front of it. Then I'm ready to head to the stores! If you are kidless while shopping, those binder clips work great for clipping your shopping list to the cart right in front of you where you can see it.

Walgreens Deals 11/16-11/22

2008-11-18T13:42:00.004-05:00

2 Gallons of Milk 2.49 each (only .01 cheaper than Meijer this week, but we needed milk and I didn't want to take the girls into Meijer if I didn't have to)

2 Deerfield shredded cheese Sale 2/$3

1 bag of Chex Mix Sale .99
$1/1 printable here
= FREE + .01 overage
*NOTE - I had two of these coupons and for some reason they said only one would scan and they would not let me use the other one. I will just go back again and use the second coupon*

3 toys originally priced at 9.99
used the $4 off toys marked 9.99 coupon on front page of Walgreen's circular
= 5.99 each
I am pretty impressed with this deal. They had some really good toys there. I may go back for another round. Limit per transaction is 3.

Total oop = 27.02 including tax
Total Saved = $18.08

Target Deals 11/16-11/22

2008-11-18T13:21:00.002-05:00

6 Betty Crocker Potatoes (3 flavors) SALE .79 each
- 6 x .35/1 (from inserts)
= 2.64 or .44 each

5 Stove Top Stuffing SALE .79 each
= 3.95

2 Trial size Dove face lotion
- 2 x $1/1 (from inserts)
= FREE + .02 overage

2 Dollar Spot Items (for stocking stuffers)
Baby bowl (2pack) 1.00
Kids cup 1.00

Total oop = 8.81 including tax
Total saved = 14.13

Deals in Detroit - Christmas Shopping

2008-11-18T13:02:00.004-05:00

We took the family to Detroit this weekend to do some Christmas shopping at our favorite outlet mall, Great Lakes Crossing. I love, love, love The Children's Place and Carter's in this mall. They always have 70% or more off racks. Here's what I got at The Children's Place for the girls: only one sleeper is pictured.

1 sleeper for Jaylee
2 sleepers for Jillian
= $25/3 or 8.33 each

1 pleated pink skirt 2.99

1 long sleeved babydoll shirt 2.99

2 short sleeved t-shirts 1.99 each

2 cotton skirts (one for each girl) 2.99 each

Total oop = 43.39 including tax

Then we went to the Disney store and everything in the store was 25% off. My 2 yr. old is in LOVE with Mickey Mouse Clubhouse characters. We found this blanket (which is another object she is very fond of) that has all of the characters on it priced at $14.50.

Total oop = 11.xx including tax

Why I'm behind

2008-11-14T14:03:00.002-05:00

So if anyone has wondered where I have been, there was a delay in my normal daily activities for the past few days. Both of my daughters were diagnosed with ear infections last week. They were both put on antibiotics. They got better within a couple of days and I thought we were in the clear and our sleep-full nights would resume. Wrong! My 2 year old, then, started getting welts all over her body. It was kind of mild at first but, long story shortened, we were in the ER twice and her pediatric office once to figure out that she is allergic to the antibiotic she was on. Poor girl was going around itching and crying "I've got owies!!" for days! She is better now, although my husband and I listened to her dreaming about "owies!" all night long. :(

Free Photobook from Snapfish

2008-11-14T13:58:00.003-05:00

I just ordered my FREE 20 page photobook from Snapfish! Simply sign up or sign in to your existing account before 11:59 pm tonight, create your photobook, and order it. You will need to pay shipping and handling but I have made photobooks from Snapfish before and they are wonderful keepsakes. Completely worth it! So hurry up, there are lots of themes and ways to personalize your photobook.

My Walgreens Trip 11/9-11/15

2008-11-10T13:18:00.005-05:00

Well, short in what I got, but long in amout of frustrating time I spent this morning. First of all...for those of you who don't know, I have a 2 yr. old and a 9 month old. The 9 month old is really no problem as long as she's not tired and I feed her before we go out. But the 2 year old....my dear daughter, Jillian. Oh....today is one of those days, as most have been for the past week or so between ear infections and being cooped up inside due to weather. She was relentless with the whining and fit throwing throughout what was supposed to be a short trip. This on top of the fact that I only got these few things because they were out of everything else I looked for. Toothbushes...out, baking powder...out, and I got the very last Dayquil and Nyquil on the shelves. Pretty shabby for a Monday morning! And of coarse it took the store manager FOREVER (while I'm trying to calm my crabby little munchkin who thought it would be a good idea to be biting the edge of the cart while I go over a bump!) to look for the things they were out of and come back empty handed. So, anyway, cashiers?!?! I can't believe it, and you might not either, that what I got, just in this picture, I had to go to two different Walgreen's to get. I got the Dayquil/Nyquil at one and the razors at another because the cashier was so ignorant at the first one she wouldnt let me use the RR on the second transaction!!! GRrrrr! I actually went up to the register happy, ready to start conversation and she comped an attitude at the fact that I had to do more than one transaction and told me to "just wait till it's YOU behind this counter someday" So I told her, politely, that I used to be a bank teller and that was a difficult job at times. She went all out with this story of how she has been to soooo many banks and every teller is rude. I told her I wouldnt say EVERY teller is rude just because a couple were and she told me this, "I have been to a lot of banks honey, I am 50 years old...they are ALL rude!" Are you kidding me?! And then she wouldn't take my RR so I had to have her back the whole transaction and I took my coupons and $4 RR and went to the Walgreen's across town, got the (now sleeping) kids back out into the freezing cold, and did the same exact transaction, the same exact way in there!!!! With a much nicer cashier by the way!

Transaction at 1st Walgreen's

1 10 oz. Dayquil 5.99
1 10 oz. Nyquil 5.99
$1.50/1 x2
1 FREE 8 x 10 I picked up from last weeks promo
= $8.98 + tax
Recived $4 RR

Transaction at 2nd Walgreen's

1 Schick Quattro Titanium Razor
2 Schick Quattro Titanium Trimmer/Razors 6.99 each
- $3/1 ESC (took off $9)
- $2/1 x 3 (these coupons expire today! 11/10/08)
= $5.97
- $4 RR = $1.97 +tax

Total oop w/tax = $12.93
Saved = $36.00

I am dissapointed, I really had a list full of stuff that I could have gotten and spent the same amout :(

My Meijer Glade Deal 11/8/08

2008-11-08T11:13:00.003-05:00

If you are not up to date on this Glade deal see my earlier blog about it here.

Here's what I got...I would have done better if I wouldn't have used all of my glade coupons earlier in the week without knowing about the catalina deal (plus, I got the last 4 candles..or I would have gotten more of those too!):

6 Scented Oil Candle refills
4 Scented Oil Candles
6 Plugin Scented Oil refills
*not pictured* 1 Anniversary card for my hubby for our 5 year Wedding Anniversary today! $3.29...can you believe the price of these things?!?!

After 4 transactions, coupons, and catalinas I spent $12.97 oop and saved $57.25. I was thinking about making some home care packages for Christmas for the ladies in our families.

Walmart - Saturday, November 8, 2008

2008-11-07T16:27:00.002-05:00

Anybody looking to do some Christmas shopping this weekend? Here is a link to Walmarts Saturday, November 8 only sale starting at 8 am.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?adid=1500000000000006820330&cat=1026142

Free 8x10 Photo from Walgreen's

2008-11-07T13:06:00.003-05:00

Thanks to moneysavingmom.com I will be picking up my FREE 8x10 photo from Walgreen's anytime after 5pm tonight. Simple sign on, upload your picture, and use this coupon code: FREEPIC at checkout. If you have a Walgreen's close to you, choose to pic up in store and you pay nothing! But hurry, this offer only goes through Saturday, November 8, 2008. (Which is also mine and hubby's 5 yr. Wedding Anniversary...awwww)

Meijer - Glade Stock Up!

2008-11-06T20:16:00.005-05:00

Now is a great time to use those Glade coupons at Meijer. They have Glade products for 1/2 price and starting 11/7 there is a catalina deal that goes like this:

*EDIT - GLADE WAS ONLY 1/2 OFF FOR THIS WEEK BUT THE CATALINA DEAL GOES UNTIL 11/30*

Buy 3 Glade products get $2 oyno
Buy 4 Glade products get $3 oyno
Buy 5 Glade products get $4 oyno

There are so many of these coupons floating around. There are some on my side bar from coupons.com and quite a few came in last weeks paper inserts. Here are some scenarios:

*AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE 1/2 OFF PRICES*

Glade Aerosol Air fresheners .57
$1/2 sunday insert
= .07 each

Glade Glass Scents 1.59
B1g1 + $1/1
= .30 each

Glade Wisp Candle 4.99
$3/1 sunday insert (I hear there is a $5/1 around)
= 1.99

Glade Fabric and Air Refreshers 1.99
$1.50/1
= .49 each

Glade Oil Plug In refils - 1.59 each
$1/1 peelie
= .59

I would just encourage you to take all of the Glade coupons you can find and take them in the store and just see what you can get. There are a lot of ways to make money on this. I plan on splitting whatever I get into groups of 5 (if coupon allows) for separate transactions to profit from the catalina deal. Check out what I got here.

Walmart Trip Week of 11/2-11/8

2008-11-06T16:01:00.004-05:00

Finally! A succesful Walmart shopping trip. There were still a few things that I didn't find but maybe I have just learned that this is to be expected at Walmart. I'm never going to get everything I went there to get. But I did pretty good today.

1 Windex Spray Bottle 2.37

$2/1 Windex here

= .37

1 Nestle Cocoa 1.00

.75/1 here

= .25

1 Fantastic Spray Bottle 1.97

$1.50/1 here

= .47

1 Pledge Clean/Dust Wipes 2.92

$2/1 here

= .92

2 Cottonelle fushable wipes 1.66 each

.50/1 x 2 (sunday inserts)

= $1.16 each

2 Trial size Wet Ones .97 each

.75/1 here

= .22 each

7 Johnson's Buddie Bars .97 each

$1/1 here ore $2/2 here

= FREE + overage!

2 Goody Ouchless hairties 2.12 each

$2/1 here

= .12 each

1 8 ct. Box Zantac 3.98

IP here

= FREE!!

1 Can Mighty Dog .57

FREE coupon in last Sunday's paper

= FREE!!

2 Betty Crocker Cookie Pouches 1.50 each

.75/1 from coupons.com on my side bar

= .75 each

1 Taster's Choice Stick pack .98

IP here

= FREE!!

1 Well Patch individual .97

$1/1 in last Sunday's paper

= FREE + overage!!

Total oop = 7.10 w/tax

Full Mailbox!

2008-11-06T15:33:00.003-05:00

My mailbox was full of freebies today! It's pretty funny how I used to forget to get the mail and now I get excited about getting the mail....and I NEVER forget!

Always infinity sample w/$1 off coupon

Trial size of Folgers house blend coffee

Sample of Pond's clean sweep wet cleansing towelette

One sample of each new Jergens naturals Hydrate-Renew-Soothe w/$1 off coupon

Sample of Pledge Multi Surface Clean & Dust Wipe w/$1 off coupon This has ended.

$4.50 worth of coupons from Pampers in my 9-11 months newsletter. Sign up at Pampers.com

I can't believe they all came in the same day!

Baby Goodies

2008-11-05T22:54:00.003-05:00

For those of you who have little one's (probably sitting on your lap or hanging on your leg as you read this) here are some freebies and coupon savings for your kiddos!

Johnson & Johnson coupons $2/2

This coupon makes for two free Johnson Buddies Bars!!!! (print twice for 4 free bars)

Johnson & Johnson coupons $1/1

Print this coupon twice and get another 2 FREE Buddies!!

Gerber coupons

$1 off Juicy Juice

Free Juicy Juice sippy cup

Enter to win a baby care package from Johnson & Johnson

Check out my Walgreen's Diaper deal for the week of 11/2-11/8 here

$2 off w/purchase of 16 Beech Nut Lets Grow products

FREE baby bag from Heinz Baby

Johnson & Johnson Coupons (specific products)

Pull-Ups coupon

Free Playtex®Drop-Ins® Original Nurser System

Enfamil.com Great resources and certificates for formula samples

$10 off $50 at Carter's

Free potty training kit, chart, and certificates from Pampers

Gerber childrenswear coupons

$1.00 off any 2 GRADUATES® FOR PRESCHOOLERS Healthy Meals

$1.00 off any 2 GRADUATES® FOR PRESCHOOLERS Fruit Twists

$4 in coupons from Earths Best

$1 off Desitin

$1 off Hyland's Earache drops

$1 off Goodnights

There are so many great coupons for baby and toddler's out there. If you use a specific product a lot, check thier website for savings. And, if you didn't already know, I have two little ones myself. So if you find something great let me know. Thanks!

Coupons

2008-11-05T14:01:00.002-05:00

Here is a link to some coupons for Advil, Robitussin, Centrum, Dimetapp, and more. I just thought this was a pretty good link for some over-the-counter meds.

http://www.wyeth.com/specialoffers

Coupon Lingo

2008-11-04T22:07:00.002-05:00

Confused?? I'm here to help. Here's some of the "coupon lingo" used in my posts to help you figure out what I'm talking about.

MC = Manufacturer's coupon
AC = After Coupon
AR = After Rebate
BLINKIES = In-store smartsource coupons near product, usually from red blinking box
BOGO or B1G1F = Buy One Get One Free
B&M = Brick & Mortar, as opposed to an online store
CAT or CATALINA = coupon dispensed at register after purchase
ESR = EasySaver Rebate (Walgreens Monthy Rebate)
ESC = EasySaver Coupon (Found in the monthy EasySaver Catalog )
FAR = Free After Rebate
FREE ITEM COUPON = A coupon that allows you to get the product completely free
IVC = Walgreen's Instant Value Coupon ( usually same as ESC, or any other Walgreen's coupon)
IP = Internet Printable Coupon
MFG = Manufacturer's Coupon
MIR = Mail In Rebate
OOP = Out of Pocket
OOS = Out of Stock
OYNO = On your next order
Q = Coupon
RR = Register Rewards
RC = Raincheck
P&G = Proctor & Gamble Sunday supplement coupons
RP = Red Plum Sunday Supplement Coupons
SS = Smart Source or Sunday Supplement coupons
STACKING = Using a store specific coupon with a MFG coupon (most stores allow this)
TEARPAD = A pad of refund forms or coupons found hanging from a store shelf or display
PEELIE = coupon that you peel off the package
DOUBLE COUPON = coupon that a grocery store doubles in value
TRIPLE COUPON = a coupon that a grocery store triples in value
WYB = When You Buy

Hope this helps. If this doesn't answer your question feel free to email me. Thanks!

My Walgreens Trip 11/2-11/8

2008-11-04T09:31:00.003-05:00

The only thing I did different than the deals in my Walgreens Deals post was the diapers. I wasn't sure if I would be able to get the coupon for these or not. I walked up to the pharmacy and told them I heard about a coupon pamphlet. She said we are supposed to ask about the Walgreens perscription club card and when they get through with their "talk" they hand you the coupon book.

So the deal on the diapers is this:
2/$8.99
-$2 off each package w/coupon from pharmacy
= $4.99/2 packages!!!

I think I will try these diapers out for a couple of days and if I like them I will be going back for more. Remember, Walgreens does not require you to clip thier coupons out of pamphlets. So do not give them the diaper coupon. Simple have them scan it and give it back so you can use it again. They dont expire until December 31, 08.

Total before taxes: $4.51
after taxes: $8.36 (so what I learned tonight is that they must add tax on total before coupons?)

Coffee, Doughnuts, and Ice Cream...Oh my!!!

2008-11-03T16:17:00.002-05:00

Swing on over to freebies4mom.com to see how voters can get free coffee, doughnuts, and ice cream after you vote on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.
Happy Voting!!!

Walgreens Deals 11/2-11/8

2008-11-03T12:57:00.006-05:00

Bic Soleil Razor or 4 pack cartridges 6.99
$3/1 ESC (should take off as many as you buy)
$3/1 mc (in recent inserts)
= .99 each

Schick Quattro Disp. Razors 5.99 *EDIT- my Walgreen's had these at 8.29*
$2/1 mc
B1G1 mc
$3/1 ESC (should take of $6)
= FREE + 2.01 OVERAGE!!!!

Celestial Seasonings Tea 20ct Box 2/$3
$1/1 mc x 2
$1/2 ESC
= FREE!!!

Ricola Cough Drops .99 w/in ad coupon
$1/2 mc
= .49 each

Wrigley's Gum B1G1
B1G1 mc
= FREE!!!

Goody/Ouchless Brushes 4.99
This printable $2 off ouchless products mc
$2/1 ESC
= .99 each

Also, check out My Walgreens Trip to see what I got this week.

Target Deals 11/2-11/8

2008-11-02T14:56:00.006-05:00

Here's some of Targets good deals this week:

The buy 4 Glade holiday products get a $5 GC is still going on until 12/15. See my "Christmas Gift Idea" post below for details.

Select Kellogg cereals - Buy 5 at 2.75 and receive a $5 CG
Use this $1/1 coupon = .75 each after GC

17 pack Ouchless hairties - 2.19 each
Use this coupon for $2 off any ouchless product = .19

Here is a link to the Target Toy Coupons. They expire on 11/26/08.

New Coupons

2008-11-01T11:29:00.002-04:00

It's the first day of the month and that means new coupons from coupons.com. You can print them from the link on my side bar. There's some good ones and the limits have been reset on some of last months coupons so go ahead and print those again too! Yeah for coupons!!!

Artscow: 1200 Free Prints

2008-10-31T14:20:00.003-04:00

I just came across this deal from artscow.com. Sign up as a new artscow member and recieve 1200 free prints. Terms and conditions are as followed:

Offer applies to new registrants only
Please use the credits between the start time and expire time
50 free 4x6 and 50 free 5x7 print credits can be used per month
Promotion details may change at any time without notice
Valid on orders placed and shipped within the globe only
Shipping fees are not included
All credits issued will not be deleted except repeated registrants
ArtsCow.com reserves the right to terminate this offer at any time without notice

Who can't use some FREE prints???

Christmas Gift Idea

2008-10-31T13:20:00.003-04:00

Glade Scented Oil Candles are marked down at Target to $5.59. If you look inside there are $2/1 in most cases. Print a B1G1 from coupons.com on my side bar and use that $2/1 with it and get 2 of these candles for $3.59.

I guess at some Targets (not mine) they have some holiday scented oil varieties for $2.50. With this deal you receive a $5 gift card if you buy 4! If you can snag some of these it could be a GREAT deal. It would go like this:

Buy 4 Glade Scented Oil candle starter kits at $2.50 each (holiday)
Use 2 B1G1 coupons (you can print 2 from my side bar)
Use 2 $2/1 coupons from the boxes
Spend $1 plus tax
Get a $5 gift card back

Now that is a good deal! Wish my target would have had some. This deal is good though 12/15.

K-mart Double Coupons up to $2.00!!!

2008-10-30T12:50:00.002-04:00

K-mart (in my area anyway) had double coupons this week up to and including $2.00. This equals some amazing deals. I really cant list were each coupon came from...it would be just too much but I'm going to list what I got and my final out of pocket price. Check out afullcup.com on my side bar for more details.

2 Jergen's Lotion
4 Zest 3-pack bar soaps
1 Kotex panty liner (only because it was the last one on the shelf...otherwise..hehehe)
4 Beggin Strips (for the doggy)
3 Purex fabric softeners (the big ones)
1 Glade carpet powder
1 Glade odor eliminator
2 Chill tick tacks (new)
1 Herbal Essence Shampoo
1 Herbal Essence Conditioner
1 Dove Go-Fresh Shampoo
1 Dove Go-Fresh Conditioner
3 Gillette men's shampoos
3 large bottles of Scope
2 Sure deoderants
4 Trial size Degree womens deoderant
2 Crest Total toothpaste
1 Colgate toothpaste
1 Vasaline lotion
2 Renuitz pearl air scents

After scanning and doubling all 40 of my coupons the total was : $38.34

And of coarse K-mart reciept wont show how much was saved but I added up to over $65 in savings!!!! I don't shop K-mart.....ever really, but when they double up to $2 I can't help myself. Also, they don't accept internet coupons...so that was just my insert stack. Wish they did accept them...my list would have been much, much longer.

Meijer Money Maker

2008-10-30T12:40:00.002-04:00

Have I mentioned...I love meijer! Here's the deal:

Walk up to a cashier, hand her 3 boxes of Jello and one taco bell salsa
Then hand her 1 coupon for 1.50/2 jello from meijermealbox.com and 1 coupon for 1.50/1 taco bell salsa (sorry...not available any more)

She will then hand you .02 cents and a $2 off your next order coupon!!!! Now I dont know if she was really supposed to hand me .02 cents, but hey...I wansn't going to argue. I have also read that you can just get 3 Jello with the Jello coupon and get the $2 oyno. If I would have known it was going to be that easy I would have done it a few more times before the rest of my order. Oh well, I can always go back and use my oyno's before 11/13/08.

FREE COVERGIRL MAKEUP

2008-10-30T12:37:00.001-04:00

Meijer has covergirl makeup B1G1. Use the B1G1 coupon from the inserts and get FREE makeup!!!

Walmart Week of 10/26-11/1

2008-10-29T11:58:00.002-04:00

As usual, I am completely disappointed with Walmart! I seem to have bad luck every time I try. I went there with a stack of coupons and left the store with most of them still in my diaper bag. I looked for a deal with small packages of Ziploc bags for free that my friend had mentioned....nope. I looked for peelies on the Glade Glass Scents..nope. No Schick razors that cheap, they dont carry Muir Glen Tomatoes or Cascadian Farm products, no GUM adult toothbrushes, no trial size windex wipes, and to top it off...after I get home I checked moneysavingmom.com and she had posted new walmart deals and coupons which I didnt know about yet and even a Hunts coupon and I had bought Hunt's tomato sauce at full price today! Ahhhhhh! I'll chalk this up to a bad day. Maybe I am out of practice from being on vacation for so long.

Here is what I did get:

4 Mini-pack sunmaid raisins 1.33
$1/2 sunday inserts x2
= .83 each

4 Kotex panty liners 1.00
$1/1 x 4 sunday inserts
=FREE!

1 Pilsbury Pizza Crust 2.18
$1.10/1 here

1 Family size Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes 2.28
Free coupon sent from Betty Crocker

1 Box of Chicken fried rice
$1/1 sent from Betty Crocker
= .50

1 Bottle of Fantastic Cleaner 1.97
$1.50/1 printable here
= .47

And a few other things at full price :(

My Meijer Trip Week of 10/19-10/25

2008-10-22T13:30:00.005-04:00

Not my best oop this week but there were some good deals. Here's what I got:

4 Jello-O .64 each
1.50 off 2 meijermealbox = .44 overage!

2 Taco Bell Salsa 1.85 each

1.50/1 meijermealbox = .70/2

2 Meijer Beef Jerky 4.39 each (Can't help it...my hubby and I LOVE the honey BBQ)

2.00/1 meijermealbox = 4.78/2

4 2liters of 7-UP and Dr. Pepper - sale 5/$5

$1/2 meijermealbox = .50 each

3 Kleenex 1.49 each

.40/1 x 3 (sunday paper)= 1.09 each (not too bad but I actually thought they were the ones on sale for 4/$5)

3 Manwich mix .99 each

buy 3 get free Aunt Millies honey hamburger Buns

6 nature's goodness baby food 3/$1

2 Mrs. T's Pierogies 1/2 price sale (1.36 each)

$1/1 x 2 (sunday paper) = .72/2

2 hefty one zip bags 1.43 each

.55/1 x 2 (sunday paper) = .88 each

1 crest toothpaste sale 1.47

1/1 crest toothpase (P&G insert) = .47

1 Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent 2.64

There is a coupon for it here but I didnt have it...still a decent price.

3 - 3packs Irish Spring bar soap 2/$3

.30/1 x 3 (sunday paper) = 1.20 each or .40/bar

actually, my meijer was doubling up to .50 so I got them for .90 or .30/bar

1 Nestle Refridgerated Cookie dough 2/$4

1 printable $1/1 here = $1 each although..I'm not sure that link is working anymore.

1 Hefty tall kitchen bags 4.36

$1/1 (sunday paper) = 3.36

2 Wishbone Salad Spritzers 1.67 each

1.25/2 (sunday paper) = 2.09 or 1.05 each (and these are GREAT!)

2 Carnation Evapurated Milk .99 each

.50/2 (sunday paper) = 1.48 or .74 each

Spent $30.78

Saved $44.93

FREE CHOCOLATE!!!!!

2008-10-22T12:59:00.003-04:00

Moneysavingmom.com posted a free sample from Haydee Chocolatier for a free sample of 8 truffles! Click here and sign up for some yummy FREE goodies!

Free Max Factor Makeup at Kmart

2008-10-21T12:10:00.002-04:00

KMart has Max Factor make up on sale B1G1 this week. Buy 2 lip products or face products and use one B1G1 coupon from the 09/07 or 10/19 RedPlum insert and get both free!!!

Thanks moneysavingmom.com!

Target Trip Week of 10/19-10/25

2008-10-21T11:40:00.004-04:00

Well, nothing too great this week to report. Just a few deals I wanted to take advantage of.

Here's my story:

11 SoyJoy Bars - Price Cut from .94 to .47 each
$2/10 and B1G1 from sunday inserts
= $2.70 or .25 each

2 4-packs of Rayovac Batteries (in the Dollar Spot)
$1/2 from sunday inserts
= $1.00 or .50 each

1 kids Smiley Gripper toothbrush w/kids crest toothpast .99
$1/1 kids crest toothpaste (P&G sunday insert)
= .01 overage

6 Trial Size Mr. Clean Magic Erasers .99 each
$1/2 Mr. clean (sunday inserts)
= $2.94 or .49 each

1 box of Gerber Mixed Grain Baby Cereal (clearanced)
= $1.18

5 Gerber 2-pack 2nd foods .92 each (clearanced)
$1/5 Gerber 2nd foods (found in another package of 2nd foods)
= $3.60 or .72 each

Spent $11.95 (including tax)
Saved $13.97

Walgreens "Double Dip" Days 10/24-10/25

2008-10-20T21:32:00.002-04:00

For those of you who don't know, Walgreens comes out with a coupon book every month. These coupons are to be used only at walgreens and they only last for the month listed. Every month there are two overlap days between the end of one "Easy Saver" and the beginning of the next. This month is October 24-25. You can check out these "overlap" items here: http://www.afullcup.com/forums/walgreens/126148-october-november-easysaver-overlap-double-dip-deals.html

What came in your mailbox today?

2008-10-20T17:06:00.004-04:00

Well, I don't know what came in your mailbox, but I'll tell you what came in mine:

Luxurious Volume Shampoo and Conditioner sample from John Frieda
plus a $2/1 full size styling product from John Frieda

1 load size Tide TotalCare
plus a $1 off any size Tide TotalCare

Sample of Splenda Flavor Blends (French Vanilla)
and 10% off if you shop on http://www.splendidlife.com/

My husband signed up for a snowplow givaway from Western Snowplows and recieved this hat

And last, but not least by any means....
I opened a box of Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes to find some other type of potatoes instead one night. So I wrote the company to inform them and they sent me this letter and 2 coupons. One for a free box or pouch of Betty Crocker Potatoes and one for $1/1 package of General Mills Food Product. Not a bad deal!

So what was in your mailbox today?

Walgreens Week of 10/19-10/25

2008-10-20T14:35:00.004-04:00

This is what I plan on getting at Walgreens this week and I'll tell you how I plan on getting it. They may hate me this week because I am planning on doing 6 different transactions but that is the best way I could find to do it.

*EDIT* THE ALKA SELTZER COUPON I LIST EXCLUDES ALKA SELTZER COLD* SORRY*

Shopping list:
2 Lysol Toilet Cleaners
2 Alka Seltzers
3 Sudafed
2 Triaminic
2 Theraflu Warming Liquids
2 Excedrin
2 Visine
6 Pert plus
3 Tylenol Cold & Sinus or Allergy Meds

Transaction #1

Alka Seltzer 4.99
$1/1 internet mq here
= $3.99

6 Pert Plus Shampoos $3.49 = $20.94
$1.50/1 x6 Easy saver coupons
$1/1 x6 (sunday inserts or here)
= $ .06 overage!!!

= $3.93
Recieve 4.99 RR (means you make $1.06 on this transaction!)

Transaction #2

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner $2.79 B1G1
2 x .50/1 mq here
= $1.79 or $ .90 each

3 Sudafed $3.99 each = $11.97
$1.50/1 x2 (sunday insert)
$1.00/1 (sunday insert)
=$7.97

Total $9.76
use the $4.99 RR from Transaction #1
=$4.77
Recieve $5 RR from Sudafed

Transaction #3

2 Triaminic $4.99 = $9.98
$2/1 x2 here
1 Theraflu Warming Liquid = $4.99
$2/1 (sunday insert that also comes with a rebate for the full amount)
= $8.97 use the $5 RR from transaction #2
= $3.97
Recieve $8 RR

Transaction #4

1 Theraflu Warming Liquid = $4.99
$2/1 (sunday insert which also can be submitted for the rebate in the paper as well)
2 Excedrin $5.99 = $11.98
$2/1 x2(sunday inserts)
= $10.97 use the $8 RR from transaction #3

= $2.97
Recieve $8 RR

Transaction #5

Visine $2/8
$2/1 x2 (sunday inserts)
= 2/$4 or $2 each (with RR makes them $1 each)

Alka Seltzer 4.99
$1/1 here
= $3.99 (with RR makes this a $1 moneymaker)

= $7.99....I may have to use a small filler for this to use the $8 RR
= FREE!!! and recieve a $4.99 RR for the Alka Seltzer and a $2 RR for the Visine!!!

Transaction #6

3 Tylenol Cold, Allergy, Sinus Products $4.99 each = $14.97
$1.50 x 3 Easy Saver Coupon
$2/1 x 3 (sunday inserts)
= $7.47 use the $4.99 RR from Transaction #5
= $2.48

Total oop (before taxes) $18.12
Still have $2 RR
My savings will be well over $100.00!!! I can't wait to go!

Freebies

2008-10-17T18:15:00.004-04:00

Free cappuccino at Barnes & Noble for all you coffee lovers:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/email/nav.asp?r=1&PID=24816&r=1

Free samples from Walmart:
http://walmart.triaddigital.com/In-Stores-Now-Free-Samples-And-Trials.aspx

Free printable Pumpkin stencils:
http://www.huggieshappybaby.com/tools/games/pumpkinstencils.aspx?d=1&_nc=633583849487393823&_nockcheck=true&_nc=633598612903724402&_nockcheck=true

Free Always and Tampax samples:
http://www.beinggirl.com/en_US/sampling_teen.jsp

Free sample of Tide Total Care:
http://www.univision.com/contentroot/uol/10portada/content/jhtml/tide/NOMETA_tide_sweeps.jhtml

Free Garnier Wrinkle Treatment...not that any of my readers need that....
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid56658.aspx

Free sample of Orville Redenbacher's popcorn cakes (I recieved these and they are mighty tasty):
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid52190.aspx

Plenty more where these came from so get started!!!!

Fun and inexpensive things to do this Fall

2008-10-17T14:15:00.004-04:00

Fall is my very favorite time of the year. The cooler weather is just what I need after our scorching summers. I love the colors and even the smell of the outdoors during the fall months. So I have found many things to entertain myself during this time of year but now I have a pretty active toddler and one starting on that same path so I have devoted some time to thinking of ways that they, as well, can be entertained in the season between wearing shorts to wearing snow boots. And in true deals on the side fashion....all of these things are either free or very inexpensive.

Take pictures. I, personally, love taking pictures. This is a great season to do that because it is so beautiful. Get your children involved. My kids are hams and want all the attention of having thier picture taken. And what better background than that of these wonderful warm colors. Plus, there are tons of projects they can help with after the pictures are printed, such as, making fall frames with paper, glue, leaves, acorns, glitter. Get creative! The best crafts you have in the fall are out lying on the ground.

Take the family to your local pumpkin patch. This is a great outing even if your kids are small. I have pictures of Jillian last year, just over one year old, having a blast. She of coarse wanted to pick up the biggest pumpkin she could find. Take your time and let them play. The owners wont care one bit.

Build a HUGE pile of leaves and play in them! C'mon parents...you know you want to! You have to rake the leaves anyway, so you might as well make it fun, right?

Decorate your pumpkins and gords. What you can do really depends on the age of your child. We plan on carving one and letting Jilli decorate one herself with some crayons and markers. Just make sure babies dont get ahold of the pumpkin seeds...my kids are famous for it!

Make a scarecrow - I found this site that guides you through it and you can get away with it for free if you use stuff lying around the house. http://www.kidsturncentral.com/crafts/scarecrows.htm

On rainy or too cold days you could make fall treats. bettycrocker.com and kraftfoods.com have some good ideas out right now. Of coarse, let the kids help, or in my case, she thinks she's helping ;)

Packing away summer clothes, as sad as it is, doesn't have to be just a sad chore. My daughter likes to make every clothing experience a fashion show. And her sister is following in her footsteps. Something about underwear on your head seems to be particularly funny!

Take a nature walk. Most areas have at least one nature walks or paths close by. This is a great free way to spent outdoor time with the family. I usually combine this with taking pictures as well.

Ok, I may end up adding to this but that's all I have for now. I would love for anyone to add on in the comments. Tell me what your favorite fall activities are.

Sam's Club Membership Just $10 for 10 Weeks!

2008-10-17T09:29:00.003-04:00

Thanks to my friend at Just Living Life here is a great deal for anyone who wants to wander around Sam's Club, but has'nt gotten a membership yet.
*TIP* If you time your Sam's Club trip just right you could fill up on free vendor samples.

Starting tomorrow Oct 17th and through Oct 26, Sam's Club is offering a ten week membership for $10 to families and businesses who are not currently members.

For more info on this promo click here.

Meijer shopping trip 10/16/08

2008-10-17T08:46:00.003-04:00

I went to Meijer last night after the kids went to bed (Jerry was here of coarse!) and I did quite well. I listed most of the deals I was after already but there were a couple that I found once I got there as well.

mac & cheese on sale 2/$1

I mentioned FREE South Beach cereal bars with this coupon, but also you get a $2 off your next order hosted by Kraft. So that means $2.00 overage!!!!

I got my free jello, free Taco Bell taco shells, and 7 boxes of Kellogg cereal for $1/box as listed below along with everything else I listed (and a little more).

Oh, for anyone who has the $2/1 Endust Free coupons...they are still half price $1.74 which not only makes them free but gives you .26 to put towards other things! Hurry up though, last week they flew off the shelves so I was supprised to see them there and still on sale. Unfortunately I was unprepared so if I want free Endust I will have to venture back out today. And if I do, I'm picking up some more mac & cheese.

Sorry, no pictures, too much in this trip and I needed to get the cold stuff put away.

Grand total spent $38.39
Grand total saved $110.03

$24.00 of my saved was from my $4 oyno from the Glade deal I mentioned below. Oh, and what popped out of the catalina machine:

$2 off your next order coupon (from Kraft)
coupon for FREE Campbell's Select Harvest soup!!!
$1 off 6 cans of Campbell's Select Harvest soup
$1 off 3 V8 Splash or V8 Splash-Smoothies

Giveaways Galore!

2008-10-16T15:39:00.002-04:00

Stop by Freebies4mom.com this week for thier 1 year anniversary!!! Heather is hosting 14 days of 14+ giveaways starting today. She is starting out with a chance to win one of 2 $10 gift certificates to Baskin Robbins. Just a first and last name and an email address gets you a chance to win! I can't wait to see what else she has in store.

Dumpster Diving...LOL!

2008-10-16T10:33:00.004-04:00

Well, I've heard of this "dumpster diving" and have to admit that I never thought I would actually go THAT far. I have, although, told my husband a few times about my reading about it. So last night on our trip to the recycling place he walks up to the newpaper dumpster and starts going thru them!!! "What are you doing?" I asked him. He said, "Well, you want coupons...there's coupons in here....so I'll get them for you." What a sweetheart. I think deep down he is more excited than he would like to admit about this recent transformation of how we spend our money. So it wasnt that bad anyway. We have a fairly clean newspaper dumpster and it was full enough that we just had to stand over the edge and fish papers out. Great way to get free coupons!!!!

Meijer Deals - Week of 10/12-10/18

2008-10-15T14:30:00.003-04:00

There are some great deals at Meijer this week. I'm going to list some of the things I plan on getting with the coupon matches because I'm affraid, with my sick kids, if I wait until I am able to go then you will miss out on these deals.

Free Jell-O!!
.63/4 serving box
$1.50/2 in the meijer mealbox
= Free I dont know if they give you overage on Meijer coupons but if they do that would be a .24 overage!!

Taco Bell Meal Kits or Salsa
Salsa costs $1.85
$1.50/1 in the meijer mealbox
= .35
Taco shells cost $1.30
$1.50/1 in the meijer mealbox
= Free plus possible overage of .20

Miracle Whip 2/$5
$2/2 in the meijer mealbox
= 2/$3 or $1.50 each

Aveeno products - FREE!
read about it here
*EDITED* Word on this is that not all meijers are printing the $3 oyno's...check with your meijer.

South Beach Cereal Bars -FREE!
read about it here

Kellogg's Cereal 3/$6
$1/1 coupons here it will let you print up to 6!!
or here
= $1 each

V8 Spash 3/$5
$1/2 (sunday insert)
= $1.17 each if you buy 2

DanActive 4 pac 2/$4
$1/1 (sunday insert)
= $1 each

Campbell's V8 Soup 2/$4
$1/1 (sunday insert)
= $1 each

Nestle Juicy Juice 4/$9
$1/1 (found on the internet...havent found link yet)
=$1.25 each

Tyson Boneless/Skinless chicken breasts
= $4.99 (no coupon...just good sale)

Green Giant boxed or bagged Steamers 5/$5
There are a ton of $1/1 coupons out there try this one
I will also be using some .50/2 insert coupons because my meijer is doubling coupons up to .50 this week!
= .50-FREE!!!

There were coupons for all of the Campbell soups on sale in the last weeks paper. Here are the ones I will be using this week.

Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup 10/$6
$.40/4
= .50 each (or .40 each if your meijer is doubling this week)

Campbell's Canned Pasta without meat (SpagehettiO's) 6/$3
$.40/2
= .30 each (or .10 each if your meijer is doubling this week)

What's more is the 4 $4 off your next order coupons I will be using towards this order because of the Glade Scented Oil Warmers Deal:
For every Glade Plugin Scented Oil Warmer you buy (usually around $4.76) you get a $4 oyno that pops out at your sale. Use the B1G1 (sunday insert) and get both $4 oyno coupons!!! So that's a money maker!!! Read more about it here.

2008-10-15T00:37:00.011-04:00

WALGREENS

Week of 10/12 - 10/18

Transaction #1

3 Dimetapp - 3.99 each (sale)

$2/1 here x3

I used a $2 RR from last week

=4.69 oop (out of pocket)

Recieved $10 RR from Dimetapp

Transaction #2

3 Robitussin - 3.99 each (sale)

$2/1 here

2 Lindt chocolate bars - 2.29 each

B1G1 (sunday insert)

.75/1 (sunday insert)

$1/1 ESC (should take off $2)

= FREE + .46 overage!!!

4 Bounty Basics Paper towel - .89 w/walgreens coupon (in circular)

$1/2 x 2

= .39 each

2 Lysol Wipes - $3.79 each B1G1 sale

$1/2 (sunday insert)

= $1.40 each

I used my $10 RR from Transaction #1

= $1.02 oop

Recieved $10 RR from Robitussin

Transaction #3

2 Lysol Wipes - $3.79 each B1G1

$1/2 (sunday insert)

= $1.40 each

2 Bounty Basic paper towels - .89 w/walgreens coupon (in circular)

$1/2

= .39 each

2 Bic Comfort 3 disposable razors - 3.99

$2/1 x2 (sunday inserts)

$1/1 ESC (should take $2 off)

= .99 each

2 Benefiber Strawberry-kiwi individually wrapped - $7.99 each

$2/1 x2 (sunday inserts)

$5/1 ESC (should take off $10)

= .99 each

Used my $10 RR from Transaction #2

= $.34 oop

Total Spent - $6.05

Total Saved - $80.82

2008-10-14T23:34:00.005-04:00

TARGET

Week of 10/12-10/18

2 Kashi cereals - Sale 3/$8
$2/1 here
makes them .66 each

3 Smiley Grip children's toothbrush w/Crest toothpaste .99
$1/1 Crest kids toothpaste (sunday insert)
makes them FREE plus .01 overage!!!

16 Soyjoy bars (one is missing. Jilli got hungry in the store ;))
Price Cut from .94 to .47
B1G1 (sunday insert)
$2/10 bars (sunday insert)
$3/5 bars here
makes them FREE to .27

Spent $3.05
Saved $21.13

The Beginning

2008-10-14T22:49:00.002-04:00

Ok, my first blog! Please remember I am a beginner. I guess what I am going to state here is why I am blogging in the first place. I have just recently entered the wonderful world of coupons! I know, I know, coupons are something you remember your grandma clipping while she sat at her dinning room table and smoked a cigarette (ok, maybe that was just my grandma). But, really, most people compare coupons with grannies. WRONG!! I now compare couponing with extremely intelligent people. How many times have you walked out of your local grocery store with buyers remorse? As the price of products are going up more and more people are starting to wonder how they will survive on their set grocery budgets. How about this, how many times have you looked into your fridge to , instead, have your fridge looking back at you looking as empty as your stomach feels? My family will no longer have that problem. I have not only cut my grocery budget (as if we had one) in at least half, but I have been able to stockpile many items that my family uses on a regular basis. All of this spending less than we used to spend in one shopping trip at times. So from now on I will be posting my deals on here. Enjoy!

Deals on the Side

K-mart Doubles

Summer wordrobe shopping

Using my stockpile - Breakfast Muffins

FREE Ocean Spray Juice

FREE DR. PEPPER

God has blessed us!

Meijer Super Saturday - January 24, 2008

Walgreen Deals 1/18-1/24

My Meijer Trip 1/18-1/24

On a personal note

Meijer 3 Day Sale January 17-19, 2009

My Meijer Trip 1/11-1/17

Diaper Deal

Free Soy Candle

Del Monte Coupon

Meijer Trip 1/4-1/10

Another Walgreen's Trip

Walgreen's Deals 1/4-1/10

Free Sample Round-Up

Printable Coupon Round-up

Happy Holidays!

Why "on the side"???

My Meijer Deals December 20, 2008

FREE 8x10's

Meijer Santa Bucks are back!

Meijer Super Saturday Sale Dec. 20, 2008

My Walgreens Trip 12/14-12/20

New Coupon Book offer from P&G

How I used my $10 Build-A-Bear Gift Card

Elf Yourself!!!

My Meijer Deals 12/7-12/13

Ergo Baby Carrier Giveaway!

Meijer Santa Bucks!

Walgreens 12/7-12/13

Meijer Deals 11/30-12/6

Free Subscription to SELF magazine!

$25 Meijer Gift Card Givaway!!!

K-mart Doubles!!!!

Walgreen's Deals 11/30-12/6

Free Batteries at Target

Using my stockpile today part II

Write a Review! (optional)

Using my stockpile today!

DIRECTIONS

Cheap Uncle Ben's Wild Rice

I'm a winner!!

The Walmart Game Part II

My Super Savings Saturday!

New Printable Coupons

Gerber Childrenswear sale

My Meijer Trip 11/16-11/22

How I used my stockpile today

Target Toy Deal

More Glade Coupons

The Walmart Game Part I

Papa John's Promotion

The Holiday Taste of Sam's Club

Organizing my coupons

Walgreens Deals 11/16-11/22

Target Deals 11/16-11/22

Deals in Detroit - Christmas Shopping

Why I'm behind

Free Photobook from Snapfish

My Walgreens Trip 11/9-11/15

My Meijer Glade Deal 11/8/08

Walmart - Saturday, November 8, 2008

Free 8x10 Photo from Walgreen's

Meijer - Glade Stock Up!

Walmart Trip Week of 11/2-11/8

Full Mailbox!

Baby Goodies

Coupons

Coupon Lingo

My Walgreens Trip 11/2-11/8

Coffee, Doughnuts, and Ice Cream...Oh my!!!

Walgreens Deals 11/2-11/8

Target Deals 11/2-11/8

New Coupons

Artscow: 1200 Free Prints