Second Harris Teeter trip

Spent $9.03
Saved $49.85

3 Eggos
1 Dial Soap
1 Seasoning Salt
2 Spam Singles
2 Hormel compleat
4 Cans Pineapple
2 Mac and Cheese Crackers
1 Mexican Rice
2 Spice Grinders
1 French's Onions
1 Multigrain Chips
1 Multigrain Pretzels
1 Speed Stick
1 Dental Floss
1 Marie Calendar frozen meal
1 Eggs

Found a form for a mail in rebate on the rice, so will get $1.99 back!

1st Triples Shop (before school)

I bought

1 reynolds foil
1 glass plus
3 ortega seasonings
3 ortega salsas
1 wishbone ranch
1 red pepper flakes
1 black pepper
1 garlic salt
3 uncle bens rice
1 no yolk noodles
1 Mento gum
1 tortilla chips
2 24/7 deodorants
1 rolls
2 deli creations

Total $4.XX!!!!!

And I will get a $2.99 rebate from the recycled foil!

Well, my May budget just shrank!

All NC state employees (yes I am NC teacher) are being given ten hours of flexible time and losing .5% of our yearly salary. It is all being taken out in May! There goes a big part of my extras for the month! At least I try to be frugal and have a great stockpile! This will really hurt some families that are already in trouble. Click here to see an article about it. The thing that really stinks is that teachers won't even be able to use their hours on a day when the students are there, because I know they won't be paying for subs!

CVS Idea

I got all of this stuff and 3 cases of water for around $15 on my Flexible Spending Account card and .91 cash. I also still need to return the Visine, because it didn't work for the deal. What I did was buy all the FSA items in one transaction using a 3 off 15, I also used $1 coupons on the the Bandaids and a $2 CRT and $1 coupon on the Neosporin. I earned $10 ECB which I used to buy the water, candy, and tea. I only spent .91 cash OOP, and I still have the exact ECBs that I started with. Anytime I use my FSA card at the drugstore, I try to roll it into rebates or ECB. That way I save money twice. (The average FSA card saves people about 30% of the amount used in taxes.) If you don't have a FSA or HSA, check into it! I use my for doctor visits, chiropractor visits, prescriptions, and OTC meds. I deduct $1000 yearly from my pay before taxes, and I am in the 10% bracket, which means I save at least $100 per year using my FSA. In this case, I spent $15 on it, and earned $10 ECB which then bought me even more stuff!

I hope this isn't as clear as mud! If you have any questions, please ask!

Thursday's Cajun Chicken

This is yet another secret family recipe from my mother-in-law (who by the way is an amazing cook!).

Cajun Chicken

1/3 cup of honey
3 T of water
3 T of Dijon mustard
2 T canola oil
1 t lemon juice
1 t garlic salt
3 t cajun spice
boneless skinless chicken breasts (I usually use 3 with this amount of sauce.)

Cut chicken into bite size squares, saute in oil, combine all other ingredients in a bowl, add mixture to the chicken, bring to a boil in pan, reduce heat and simmer for 20 min.

I usually serve this over brown rice. It is delicious!

Harris Teeter Triples List

I have to give thanks to all the ladies at hotcouponworld for most of these match-ups. I have changed and deleted some due to the fact that I cannot use do not double coupons at my Harris Teeter.

Rhodes Roll s- $2.19
.75/1 Rhodes Traditional Rolls, Any - 03-22-09 SS = free

Speed Stick 24/7 and Lady Speed Stick 24/7 - $2
.75/1 4/26 SS = free

Mahatma rice 1.49
50¢ /1=free (4/26 RP)

8 oz French's Yello Mustard - $1.50
.50/1 = free or .30/1 = .60

Dawn – small size - $1
.50/1 = free
(free now)

Daisy Sour Cream - $1.00
.50/1 or .60/1 4/5 SS= Free
(free now)

New York Texas Toast Croutons = 1.89
.55/1 4/5 Insert= .24

Uncle Ben's Long Grain & Wild Rice = 2.25
.75/1 4/5 RP = Free

French's Spicy Mustard = 2.19
.75/1 3/29 SS = Free

Grande tortilla chips - 2/$4
75¢/1 4/19 SS = FREE
(TMF peelies on some bags and $2 off beef wyb 2 peelies)


McCormick Spices:
Pepper = 1.65
Ground Cinnamon = 1.99
Parsley Flakes = 1.99
Oregano Leaves = 1.99
Chili Powder = 1.55
Garlic Salt = 1.89
Paprika = 2.19
.75/1 4/5 RP
= Free

Viva Paper Towels = 2.59
.85/1 4/5 SS = .04 each (I didn't get this coupon value)

Lawry's Garlic Salt w/Parsley $1.55
Lawry's Season Salt $1.99
.50/1 Lawry's Seasoning Blend, Any - 04-05-09 RP
= $0.05-0.49

Ortega Taco Seasoning = 1.19
.75/2 4/19 SS
= .07 each

Duke's Mayo = 1.89
.60/1 3/22 SS (Coupon exp 4/30) = .09 each

Reach Floss -55yd - $1.59
Reach Floss, Any - 03-15-09 SS - .09


Dole Mandarin Oranges-canned $1.59
.50/1 Better Homes and Gardens Mag. = .09

Dial Basics Hypoallergenic, 3 bar pack - $1.19
35¢/1 3/08 SS = 14¢

Keebler Ready Crust - $1.79
.55/1 Keebler Ready Crust Pie Crust, Any - 03-29-09 RP = .14

Suave AntiPerspirant & Deodorant Invisible Solid - $1.77
3-29 RP $0.50/1 = $0.17

French's Worcestershire 10oz $1.69
.50/1 French's Worcestershire Sauce, Any - 01-18-09 SS = .19c

French's Fried Onions 2.8 oz $2.49
.75/1 French's French Fried Onions, Any - 03-29-09 SS= .24

Lysol Cling 2 in 1 - $2.50
.75/1 4/26 SS = .25

Nabisco 100 Calorie Pack Chewy Granola Bars - 2/$5
75¢/1 4/19 SS = 25¢

Planters Big Nut Bars - $2.50
.75/1 4/19 SS = .25

Dole all natural fruit jars = 2.50
.75/1 (April ALL YOU) =.25

Betty Crocker Frosting - 1.99
.50/1 = $0.34

knorr rice and pasta side dishes listed as 1.39
.75/2 (4/5 Unilever) =53¢/2

Eggo frozen waffles 12.3oz $2.79
.75/1 Kellogg's Eggo Frozen Product, Any - 04-05-09 RP = .54

Pepto Bismol $2.79
.75/1 Pepto Bismol Product, Any - 04-05-09 PG = $0.54

Nestle Toll House Morsels $2.79
.75/1 3/29 RP = .54c

Kraft Bagel-fuls $2.89
.75/1 Kraft Bagel-Fuls, Any - 04-19-09 SS = .64 (I think these are terrible!)

Swanson chicken breast, can - 1.79
.75¢/2 2/08 SS [exp 4/30] = 1.33/2 ~ 66¢ each

Sweet Sue [pouch] - 2.99
.75/1 1/18 SS [exp 4/30] = 74¢

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Margarine Sticks - $2.99
3-29 RP $0.75/1 = $0.74 per box

Snyder's Multigrain 11.5 oz bag - $3
.75/1 4/05 S2 = 75¢

Marie Callendars Pasta Al Dente - $3
.75/1 3/29 SS = .75

Lance crackers multipack [8 ct] 2/$5
. 55/1 from 2/22 SS = .85

Sweet Sue [can] - 3.19
.75/1 1/18 SS [exp 4/30] = 94¢

Kotex tampons 18 ct. listed as 3.25
.75/1 (4/5 SS) =1.00

Huggies Wipes - $3.29
.75/1 4/19 SS = $1.04

Bertolli pasta sauce -2.89
60¢/1 (04-05-09 Unilever)
=1.09/1 or 64¢/1 depending on coupon

Ragu - 2.15
.30/1 4/5 Unilever = 1.25

Reynolds Wrap 100% recycled 2.99 (50 ft)
.55/1 4/19 SS = 1.34

Dole fruit parfaits 2.50
.75/2 4/26 SS = 2.75/2 ~ 1.37 ea

Egglands Eggs - $2.49
.35/1 1/11/09 SS = $1.44

Dawn Direct Foam $2.99 Any - 50¢/1 4/5 PG
= $1.49

White House applesauce 6ct. 4oz. cups -$1.77
$.60/2 coupon 4/19/09 SS = 2 for $1.72, ($.87 each)

Red Baron Mini Singles 3.99
.75/1 Red Baron Singles Product, Any - 04-19-09 SS = $1.74

Purevia Natural Sweetner 40 count - $3.99
Blinkie at FL for .75/1 $1.74

Pace Picante or salsa sale 2.00each - .
75/2 q Pace Picante Or Salsa, Any 15 Oz. + - 04-26-09 SS
= .87 each (2 for 1.75)

Ortega Taco sauce, salsa or taco shells sale $1.50 each
.75/2 q Ortega Products, Any - 04-19-09 SS = .37 each (2 for .75)

Ortega refried beans sale $1 each
.75/2 Ortega Products, Any - 04-19-09 SS = FREE

Eat Smart Veggie Crisps sale 3.00
.75/1 EatSmart All Natural Snacks, Any 3.5 Oz. + - 04-05-09 SS = .75 each

Palmolive 25 oz BOGO sale 1.89 each sale price
.25Palmolive Dish Liquid, any - 04-26-09 SS = 1.35

Spot Shot sale BOGO reg $5.49 sale 2.74
.55/1 Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain & Odor Eliminator Products, Any - 04-05-09 SS q = 1.09

All Small & Mighty
.45/1 All small & mighty 3x Concentrated Laundry Detergent - 03-25-09 RP = $2.64

18 roll charmin 8.88
.25/1 Charmin Toilet Paper, Any - 04-05-09 PG = $8.13

Dannon 6 oz 10/$4 - .40 each
.60/6 Dannon Yogurt, Any 6 Oz. + Single Serve Cups - 03-15-09 SS = .60 for 6 or .10 each

Weekly Menu

Monday-Hot dogs with mac and cheese (we didn't get this in last week)
Tuesday-Baked steak, mashed potatoes, green beans
Wednesday-Dinner with friends
Thursday-Cajun Chicken (check back for recipe this afternoon)
Friday-Soup and grilled cheese sandwiches
Saturday-Barbecue pork and slaw

2nd Harris Teeter Run

I have had a busy weekend, as you have read...but I ran to HT. Today. I spent $30.XX and saved over $56. I don't have time tonight to list all the coupons, but please post a comment if you have any questions about a particular deal!

I got two racks of baby back ribs, milk, onions, cucumber, water, dish soap, dishwasher gelpacs, three packages of sliced cheese, and lots more!

Vacationing At Home

My husband surprised me with a day trip to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock today. It gave me the idea for a new series: vacationing at home on a budget. We usually do something like this trip about once a month during the summer. Since I didn't know about this trip, and I didn't have time to think frugally, it cost approximately $91 including gas. I could have shaved a little off there, and I will show you how on the next trip!


View from our lunch table at Larkins. $24.75


View from our Lake Lure boat tour of the "Dirty Dancing" cove. $28


View of Lake from Chimney Rock $28


View of Hickory Nut Falls included in admission to Chimney Rock

$10 for gas and a few dollars for drinks (I could have packed a cooler had I known.)

Day with husband sightseeing: priceless!

1st Harris Teeter Run

I spent $5.11 for all of this!

I used two .75 coupons on the chips which made them .50 each. They also had a peelie for $2 off beef when you buy 2, so I used that to make the steak $1.16.

Cucumber .50
Electrasol .49 after $2.50 coupon
Glass cleaner .40 after coupon and BOGO
Ragu $1.19 after .30 coupon and BOGO
Sour Cream free after coupon

Mail Call

I got a $10 prepaid giftcard from the Kellogg's promotion at Harris Teeter today. I also received a check for a prescription transfer from Walgreens (I hope I can use it before it expires)!

I love getting money in the mail!

Harris Teeter-Best Deals this Week!

Buy 1 Get 2 Free

HT boneless chicken breast 2.5 lb bag
EZ Peel White Shrimp 2 lb. bag, 51-60 ct.

Buy 2 Get 3 Free

Old Orchard 64 oz. 100% Apple Juice
-$1/2 Old Orchard 64oz juice printable

Deer Park Water 3 liter

Buy One Get One Deals

Kraft Dressing 16 oz.
-$1.50 off any Kraft Dressing SS 3/29

Finish/Electrasol 75 oz, or gelpacs 20-26 ct
-$2.50 off Electrasol Powerball or gelpacs SS 4/19 (buy 1, should make it FREE)

Sparkle paper towels 8 rolls
-$1 off Sparkle Paper Towels on (1) 2-Giant Roll Pack or larger RP 3/01, 4/19

Ragu, 45 oz.
-.30/1 off any Ragu RP 4/05
-$1/3 Ragu Sauces RP 4/05

Colgate Toothpaste
-$1 off Max White SS 4/19 or May All You
-.75/1 off any Adult Toothpaste SS 4/26

Excedrin 50 ct.
-$1 off Excedrin printable or SS 3/01

Arnold Whole Grain breads
-$1 off Arnold Bread March All You Mag.

Skippy Peanut Butter
-.40/1 Skippy Peanut Butter RP 4/05

Hormel Compleats
-.75/1 Hormel Compleats Microwave Meal, SS 4/05

Glass Plus
-.50/1 off any Glass Plus SS 2/08 or printable

Ocean Spray 46 oz. Cranberry or 64 oz. Grapefruit juice

Lay’s Chips
Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce

Smithfield Baby Back Ribs

Valley Fresh Chicken

2 lb. Strawberries

Buy 3, Save $3 automatically (must purchase in a single transaction)

Kraft cheese, Cracker Barrel Cheese, Polly-O string cheese

Oscar Mayer bacon, Oscar Mayer deli shaved, carved, and fresh lunch meat, Oscar Mayer hot dogs, Oscar Mayer bologna

Kashi Waffles
$1.50 Vocalpoint printable

Angel Soft 9 mega, 12 double, or 24 reg. rolls $6.99 ea
-.50/1 Angel Soft RP 4/19

Kraft mayo or Miracle Whip $3.50 ea
-$1/2 Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip SS 3/29

Fiber One or Chex Mix bars $2.50 ea
-.50/1 Fiber One Chewy Bars SS 3/08

Sweet GA vidalia onions .49¢ lb
Cucumbers .50¢ ea
Russet potatoes, 5 lb. bag $3 ea

Buy $10 of Burt’s Bees in one transaction and get a free HT reusable shopping bag

Buy 2 Tropicana Pure Premium Trop50 59-64 oz. cartons in one transaction and get a free HT reusable shopping bag.

Thanks to Southern Savers for most of these match-ups.

Harris Teeter Triples-April 29

This is a quick memo to let you know that I have heard that Harris Teeter will triple coupons for a week starting April 29. Check back at the beginning of next week for coupon match-ups!

Walgreens Earth Day

Don't forget to stop into Walgreens tomorrow. Click here for a 15% off coupon and a free tote! I know I want some A&W Root Beer and some Organic Wear make-up. Do you have any special deals that you plan to do?

Walgreens Brag

I wasn't going to post this, because this deal is no longer available, but the temptation is too great.

On Saturday, Walgreens paid me two dollars it RR to take 12 bottles of shampoo. I spent $6 in RR and $4 in cash. I received $12 in RR!

I sometimes donate to the needy, but since it was my first day back to school and I don't care for this shampoo, I took it in for free. It was gone before lunch time! Happy Back to School Ladies!

Harris Teeter Deals-Today and Tomorrow!

I got 3 capri suns drinks 2 for .88 each after $1 coupon and 1 for $1.88. Two daisy sour creams were free after coupon. One greek yogurt for .50 that I wanted to try (I had two more coupons, but didn't want it to go to waste if I didn't like it). Two Grillmates packets for free after coupon that hubby will use. One bag of Grande Torilla Chips for .50 after coupon. The chips also had a try me free sticker. The Windex was only .40 after the BOGO sale and coupon.

OOP: a little over $5 with $3.49 back in rebates!

Two Shopping Rules I (almost always) Follow:

1. As you can see from the capri sun, I follow the rule of getting one paper/coupon inserts per family member. Sometimes this limits the amount of things I can get for a great deal, but mostly it helps me keep up with clipping and filing.

2. Don't buy things you don't like or that you can't donate. I mostly donate things that are free or money makers. See my Walgreens post tomorrow for an example!

Weekly Menu

Monday- Spicy Chicken, Rice, Peppers
Tuesday-Date Night!
Wednesday-Mexican
Thursday-Chicken Alfredo and Broccoli
Friday-Hot Dogs, MacnCheese, and Corn
Saturday-Baked Spaghetti (Leftovers)

Frugal and Fast Dinners

Last summer, I bought these six chicken leg quarters for $1.50. I thawed them out last night, and marinated them in pairs of two (dry rub from sticky fingers, italian dressing, and Louisiana red pepper). My hubby grilled all six pieces on our grill, and he added BBQ sauce to the dry rub pieces. We ate the BBQ chicken with stuffing and fresh veggies last night. Delicious! As I am making up my menu for the week today, I plan to include the Italian chicken in some alfredo and the spicy chicken in fajitas or stir fry. One mess and three meals of meat for only $1.50 (the marinades were free or very close)!

Sunday Deals

Here are a few deals that I hope to take advantage of this week!

Walgreens

I have a coveted 15% coupon from a worker at Walgreens. It is good only on Earth Day, so I will probably go try to shop on Wed.

Buy $10 in Physicians Formula Organics Wear Make up, Get $10 via ESR rebate #6
Physicians Formula Organic products on sale 40% off
Get $10 back via ESR rebate when you spend $10 or more
***some of these products were clearanced at my store today for an even better deal***

A&W Rootbeer and 7 up 3 for $11 get $5 RR (I have a $1 7up coupon from their website.)

CVS

Bayer Aspirin Quick Release Crystals 4 ct $2 get $2 ECBs (limit 1)
FREE after ECBs

Edge Infused Comfort or Hydrate Shave Gel $2.89 Earn 2.89 ECBs (limit 1)
FREE after ECBs

Aveeno Skin Care, Hair Care or Sun Care Products (Priced as low as $6 and $7) Earn 10 ECBs wyb $25 of products

Riteaid

Dove Deoderant or Body Mist on sale 2/$6
-$3 Using 2 $1.50/1 RP 1/18
=$3.00 Out of Pocket
But Submit SCR and get $2 back when you buy 2
=$1/2 that's $.50 each

Stockpile Pictures

I have been cleaning most of the day yesterday and today. I was able to take some pics of my stockpile shelf in the spare bedroom. Keep in mind that I have been stockpiling over a year now, and that I regularly donate to church and others in need!

CVS Deals

If you have the right coupons, you can still do Purex deal tomorrow and the Aveeno deal next week! (I might do the Aveeno again.)

2 Purex Free after BOGO coupon
3 assorted Aveeno Positively Ageless (9.99, 8.99, and 8.99)used a $10 on 3 coupon

Used my $4 off $20 beauty purchase

I also had around $12.50 in ECB that I used.

Paid $2.26 OOP and received $10 ECB!

My Green Thumb

I was so excited to get my "garden" started. We are in the foothills of NC, so everyone said wait until after Easter to plant. I waited patiently, and today hubby and I worked hard to start some small plants and seeds.

We planted tomatoes, carrots, lettuce, corn (probably won't work but it's worth a try), squash, okra, and cantaloupe. We hope to add a zucchini plant and a watermelon. Hubby doesn't like many veggies, so other than the corn and lettuce, we just planted two of each veggie.

Last year our garden was way too small for what we planted, so this year we expanded. The only problem is that we planted a little more too!

I recommend a garden to anyone who has enough room. Free produce right in your backyard. Anyone else itching to plant or already have a garden going?

Mail Call

For those of you that are skeptical about rebates and rewards programs, you should have checked my mail this morning. I sent in three separate rebates to a company (for different items) at the end of January, and today in the mail, three checks totaling $20! I also received a $21.00 reward card to Office Max (rewards for teachers) for ink and router purchases made in January.

Other Savings Today (Trying to Shop Healthier)

Aldi
$4.75



Food Lion
I used a free deli creations coupon, $1.50 off deli creations, and $1.00 off 2 brown sugars.

Spent $11.21



Walgreens
I used $4 in RR, but got $6 back in RR.
Spent $2.70




Bottom Dollar Foods (My first trip there.)
$3.02 for 4 bags of salad that expire in over a week.




Two fresh loaves of wheat bread $3.04 at the bread store (I couldn't find any other bread deals this week.

Amazing Lowes Food Deals

I got all of this for $2.11! Here is how:

6 crest toothpastes (99 cents each) I used 4 .75 cent off coupons (doubled).
3 Chef Boyardee ($1 each)
1 Special K ($1.00 after $1 instasave coupon)

*5.00 off of order when you buy 10 of the above items.*

1 free milk after a catalina
Hungry Jack Potatoes (1.50) used a $1.00 blinkie coupon
Sub Buns $2.19

The overage from the toothpaste (etc.) covered my tax and a little more! The cashier and I were both amazed, because I saved over $31!

May Giveaway!

My birthday is May 30th, so in honor of my day, I will send a full set of Charlotte Observer inserts to one lucky reader! Just leave a comment on this post telling me about your best birthday ever. The contest starts today. Don't forget to leave your email! The winner will be randomly selected on my birthday. One entry per person.

Vera Bradley Earth Day Tote

If you are a Vera Bradley fan, you might want to look into this tote. At $12.00 it is still pricey, but I think it would make a cute gift!

Kmart Final Clearance

While in WV, I scored a couple of great deals at Kmart. They had all their winter clothes for $1.99 on clearance. I got a great black Jacklyn Smith cashmere sweater regularly $69.99 for $1.99 on Tuesday! I hope some of you find some great deals too!

Coupon Giveaway Winner!

The April Coupon Giveaway winner is Mikelle! I asked my mom to pick a number, and you are it! I sent you an email, so please respond and send me your address.

I am doing a quick giveaway today and will post my May giveaway tomorrow. The first person to comment on this post that they didn't get a Unilever rebate form and leave an email will get one in the mail very soon! Good Luck!

Using Free Cake Mixes

Here is a great recipe from my mama. She is the cook in the family

Snickerdoodle Cake

1 cup whole milk
1 stick butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 white cake mix


Preheat oven to 350. Generously grease and flour 2 round cake pans or one 13\9 inch pan. Place the cake mix, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Blend with and electric mixer on low for 1 min. scrape down sides of bowl and increase speed to medium for 2 more min. pour batter into pans. Bake until golden brown and springs back when lightly pressed with finger. Remove from oven and cool for 10 to 15 min. Then remove from pans. Let cool completely before icing with cinnamon butter cream icing.

Icing recipe

One stick butter at room temp. 3 3\4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 3 or 4 tablespoons of milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

Warning this cake disappears quickly after baking (it's that good).

Profit At Walgreens

I made a profit today at the Marietta, OH, Walgreens, and here is how!

I started with a $3 RR.

I bought

1 scrunchi hair bands (Free after RR)$2
4 Vitamin water Used 4 $1.00 coupons and the Easy Saver coupon (-$1)
1 chapstick (free after RR) $1.99
3 multivitamin drinks used a $4 off 2 coupon (.49 after coupon)

Used $3 RR

Paid $1.40 OOP
Got $4 in RR and will get $1.49 in rebates


TIP: I bought three of the multivitamin drinks so that the $4 coupon wouldn't beep. They still all ended up free after coupon and rebate, even though the rebate limit is only one.

I was really glad to find the drink mixes, because they don't have them yet at either of my Walgreens in NC.

CVS and Riteaid Deals

I plan to take advantage of a few deals this week while in WV.

CVS

Buy 1 Colgate Enamel Protect, Sensitive Whitening Toothpaste (6 oz.) or 360 Sensitive Toothbrush at $3.99, Get $3.99 ECBs (Limit 2) $1/1
Free plus overage after coupons and ECBs

Buy 1 Softsoap Scrub Body Wash (18 oz.) at $4.99, Get $4.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
$1/1 from the 3/29 SmartSource insert
Free plus overage after coupons and ECBs

Vitamin Water10 (20 oz.)--on sale for $1
Use $1/1 coupon from the 4/5 RedPlum insert
Free after coupon

Riteaid

Swiffers $1.99 after rebate (I think I have a 50 cent coupon)
I plan to use the swiffer receipt for this rebate.

Huggies Wipes .49 after rebate (I think I have a 50 cent coupon)

I will shop in a little while or tomorrow morning, and I will let you know if I find any more great deals!

Lowes Hardware Coupon

After trying to start my garden, I have been searching everywhere for a coupon. The Parkersburg News (in WV) has a Lowes ad with coupons in it today. I hope you can find one in your paper too!

New Heading

I am somewhat computer challenged, so I have to say a big thank you to my baby brother for working on a new heading for me! It isn't perfect, but isn't he great?

New York and Company $15 off

I am tall, so I love New York and Company for pants! I just found this deal on the Common Sense with Money blog. So if you are tall like me, or just love New York and Company, have fun this weekend!

Don't Forget!

No coupons this weekend! Although I am heading to WV to visit family, I plan to post a few times about good deals that I find there! Have a great weekend!

Lowes Foods

I found a few great deals at Lowes Foods this week.

Ham $1.49 per pound (I bought one for the Unilever rebate)
Breyers Ice Cream BOGO use 75 cent off coupons (I bought four at $1.25 each)
Florida's Natural OJ $1.99
Green Giant Veggies (I got one for free using an older 50 Cent off 1 coupon)

My OOP was $21.xx

My receipt says I spent $10 toward the Unilever rebate, and $14 for my ham.

Mail Call!

Today I received my March Riteaid Rebates $32.XX and a check from the pizza rebate for $7.50. I cannot believe how fast the pizza rebate came, it seems like I just sent it out a week or two ago! If you received a rebate today or want to know more about mine, please leave a comment below. $40 more dollars toward our vacation fund! I have enough extra now to cover getting our passports this week! Yippeeeee!

Take the Quiz- Win $25!

http://www.countrycrock.com/Calcium/Quiz.aspx

Deals for my "Kids"

I have no children of my own, but every week day, I have 23 kids! Here are some deals they get to enjoy today.

Walgreens
The eggs were 50%!
The candy was 4 for 10 and I used a 1.50 coupon. ($5) rebate
The Oust was free after $2 coupon and rebate.

I used $9 in RR, so my oop was .86! We are going to have some fun with eggs today!

Budget Back on Track?

With our three day weekend going over budget, I have been working hard to get back on track. Using my $20 challenge last week, I was able to make it through without charging anything (yea!)until payday. Also, my power and insurance bills were a little lower this month due to other circumstances. I think we are back on track! Although these next two weeks, I do have some challenges. I am traveling to WV to see my family on the school break, so I have to budget more for gas. I am also planning to plant my garden when I return, so there will be some money used for plants and seeds. I have $300 to last me until the 22nd. I will stay on track for purchases and get my garden planted!

Daily Tip: Harris Teeter E-Vic

If you are a Harris Teeter shopper and haven't signed up for their e-vic newsletter, you are missing out. Each Wednesday morning, they email me the sales for the week. On top of that, there are sometimes extra discounts offered only to e-vic members. As an added bonus, I never miss a triple coupon day!

Last Day for a Great Deal At Lowes Foods!

When you buy any 3 Kellogg's cereal 14 oz. or larger, a free milk catalina prints. They have a 3 week coupon for Frosted Flakes for $1.25 per box. Use 3 $1.00 off coupons from the 4/5 paper and get three boxes of cereal for .75 with a free gallon of milk on your next order! I hope you have time to do this great deal!

Shower Gift deals

Getting the Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Cleaner for $2.99 at Harris Teeter yesterday reminded me of something I haven't written about much...gifts. When you are into couponing, coming up with gifts is a little easier! The best bridal shower and housewarming gift that I have created with is a large laundry basket of cleaning supplies. Practical and everyone needs them! I usually try to put an automatic shower cleaner in the center, and fill the basket with other supplies I get for cheap or free. I have given baskets with around $70 values for at most $20! The next time I make one up, I will post a picture, but this is something anyone can do and that everyone seems to really like!

Day 7 $20 Challenge (Out of Money!)

Harris Teeter

4 for $5 Strawberries
.14 no nonsense hose after $1 coupon
2.99 Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Cleaner after $7 printable
Free toothbrush after .75 coupon doubled.

OOP $9.06



CVS

2 Excedrin Migraine Free after $2 printable coupons
1 Skintimate Gel Free after ECB

Paid tax 2.41 Got a 3.49 ECB



Riteaid

4 of my fav. shampoo by John Frieda $12.00 after 4 $2 coupons
Free Paper Towels after $1 coupon
1 Blink Free after Rebate and used $1.50 printable

I also used a $5 off 25 purchase...
OOP $15.48 on yesterday's gift card plus $17.99 in rebates for a profit of around 2.50



Walgreens

Spent $6.85 on gift card and 1 $3 RR

Got $9 in RR back!

Total OOP today $9.48

Total OOP for 7 days $20.65

Total items 57!!!!!!!!

This has been hard, but a fun challenge. Now I can't wait until payday on Tuesday!

$20 Challenge Day 6

Today I got several things for free!

1 blockbuster rental (redeemed from doing surveys on e-rewards)

1 $25 gift card for filling a prescription at Riteaid (only put $10 on my HSA card)

1 edge shave gel, paid $1.20 on my Walgreens gift card and got $3.00 RR

1 chapstick and 4 sticker books, paid .56 on my gift card and got $2.00 RR

So no cash out of my pocket and the same amount of RR I started with!

Cash left for 2 days $10.82
Total items bought 33!

What to Do with Free Biscuits

I got 13 cans of various kinds of free biscuits at Harris Teeter last week. So this morning, I fixed monkey bread. It is one of my hubby's favorite recipes that his mom made for him.

Here is the fattening recipe:

1/2 cup of sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 big cans or 3 small cans of Pillsbury Grands Homestyle Biscuits
1 cup of firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup of butter, melted

(you can add 1/2 cup of walnuts and/or raisins)

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees and grease a tube pan
2. Mix sugar and cinnamon in large ziploc bag. Separate dough and cut into fourths. Shake dough in bag to coat, and arrange in pan.
3. Mix brown sugar and butter, pour over biscuits.
4. Bake 28 to 32 minutes, until golden brown, and not doughy
5. Cool for 10 min, turn upside on serving plate, and serve warm.

This is a great recipe for brunches as well!

Mail Call!

Today I received a gift card from Subway ($5) for playing their 3 Point Play game. I got an $8.00 from an orajel rebate with less than a $1 paid out of pocket for the item. I also received my money back guarantee for buying the Venus Embrace ($8.99, and I truly don't care for it that much-my shower gel makes it all sticky). I deposited $37 worth of rebate checks into my vacation fund! Yippeee!

$20 Challenge Day 5

CVS



2 Natural Dentist Mouthwashes

Used $8.50 in ECB
Used 2 $2.00 coupons

Got back $8.00 in ECB

OOP .82 and there is a $10 mail-in rebate!

Walgreens



$6.99 Walitin (Free after rebate)
$2.99 (got a $3.00 RR for buying)

Paid with a $2 RR and $8.68 on my Gift Card

Total Cash spent .82!
Total Cash left for 4 days $10.82
Total items bought 25

$20 Challenge Days 3 and 4

I stopped by Food Lion yesterday to pick up two quick items. Didn't do any shopping today!

1 Nilla Wafers $1.00 after $1 FLIP coupon
1 Kraft Dressing .16 after $1.50 coupon from Sunday's paper

Total $1.27

Total Spent So Far $8.36
Total Items 21
Money Left to Spend $11.64