Happy Holidays!

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"???

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

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

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!

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*