Harris Teeter Final Run?

Due to the lack of great deals in the new Sunday coupon department and using all my old coupons up, I made what is probably my last run to Harris Teeter before church this morning.

Used .55 coupons on the 100 calorie packs (.35 each after coupon)
Used a catalina coupon for $1.50 on the sauce (free after coupon)
Used a .50 coupon on the sour cream (free after coupon)

OOP .78 Saved $7.xx

I still have $63.99 to spend until June 20th.

Walgreens Moneymaker

My plan worked beautifully! I even found a third ecotrin coupon, so I ended up having $2 in RR.

1 Ecotrin $2.00
1 coupon $2.00

OOP $.14 tax get $2 RR

1 Newspaper $2
1 RR $2

OOP $0

Rinse and repeat. 3 free aspirin and 2 newspapers. (I am trying to come up with creative ways to get my two weekly papers now that the Charlotte Observer costs $2!)

OOP $.42 I still have $64.77 left to spend.

P.S. I also tried to do the Cutter deal, but the coupon beeped, so I just put it back!

Friday and Saturday Shopping

Must stop! I will blow my $100 challenge if I keep this up!

CVS



All this for .77! Used $7.99 in ECB, but got $5.99 back!

Walgreens

I got some thank you cards I needed, the fish oil caplets, some clearanced school supplies, and a toothbrush and spent all my RR. But I did receive $10.49 in RR in return.

OOP $2.50

Harris Teeter Trips 4 and 5
12 items

Spent $5.90 and Saved $23.xx

Total left until June 20th-$65.19
I think I can .... I think I can!

Next week shouldn't be so expensive because we have a gospel meeting going on at church; not much time to shop!

June Giveaway!

I have decided that my June giveaway is for my followers only, but it is my biggest yet! If you are a follower, please leave me a comment on what you like best about my blog. The winner will receive a $10 gift card to either Walgreens or CVS: your choice! New followers can qualify to if you follow by June 30th. A winner will be chosen on that date! Good luck to all!

May Giveaway Winner

My May Giveaway winner is #10 an anonymous poster chosen on random.org. I sent you an email. Please respond by Monday morning or I will choose another winner! Check back soon for my June giveaway.

Sunday's coupon inserts

There should be two coupon inserts this week. Nothing too exciting as far as I can see. Here is a link to a preview that I like to check out. Have a great weekend, and check back tomorrow for my giveaway winner!

Harris Teeter Triples Trip 2

I got all this for $16.06 last night. The cat litter was a need, but also Buy one get one free. It usually costs $11.69 each, so I am pretty pleased. I saved $40.xx!

I still have $74.36 to spend until June 20th vacation!

Lowes Foods Cereal Deal

Lowes has a weekly coupon out for Kelloggs cereal for $1.79. They are also doing a promo, buy 4 save $4. If you have the Kelloggs printables from last month and the instasave coupon like I did, we have a money maker on our hands. The coupons and instasave aren't supposed to work together, but mine did automatically. The $4 came off too, although I couldn't find it anywhere on the receipt. This cereal will probably go fast in this economy. Hurry to your store.

I got all this stuff for .19 and .15 of that was tax!!!!

I hope everyone has the printables!

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Also, if you have a Lowes foods nearby and are interested in me doing coupon match-ups, leave me a comment. I am trying to see how many of my readers are local to NC or SC!

I have $90.42 left for shopping until June $20.

1st Harris Teeter Trip

I spent $4.28 and saved $47.xx.

I got
2 deli creations sandwiches
3 mccormick spices
4 knorr sides plus veggies
2 french's mustard
1 lawry's marinade
1 hushpuppies
1 capri sun
2 hefty cups
1 glass plus cleaner
1 spray and wash
1 kraft dressing
1 velveeta cup
1 ziploc zip and steam
1 dental floss

Pretty great trip! I still have $90.61 to spend until June 20th!

Tuesday Savings and $100 goal

Today I ran out and got some great deals! I have $100 for shopping between now and June 20th. Let's see what I got and how much I have left!

I spent .60 at Walgreens and saved $13.94! I used $6 in RR and got $3 back.



I spent $0 at CVS, because I paid with a $3.99 ECB and got one back.



I spent $2.47 at Lowes on all this! I saved $19.75.




I spent $2.04 at Harris Teeter for all this. I saved $17.17!



I have $94.89 left!

Triple coupons at Harris Teeter! Starts 5/27

This is a long list compiled from Hot coupon world and Southern Savers. Thanks ladies!

Eggo Waffles – $1.66
.75/1 4/05 RP – exp 5/31= free

Glass Plus 32oz, at $2.79 ($1.39 ea)
-.50/1 off any Glass Plus SS 3/22, 6/14 (makes it FREE)

12 ct Rhodes Dinner Roll s= $2.19
.75/1 Rhodes Traditional Rolls 03-22-09 SS =free

8 oz French's Classic Yellow Mustard - $1.50
05-10-09 SS .50/1 = free

Caprisun Drinks 10pk 1.99
.75/1 Summer 09' Kraft Food and Family
final Price - FREE

All Mitchum Deodorant BOGO 1.5-3.4 oz
.75/1 from 5/10 SS=FREE

New York Texas Toast - Cheese $1.69 BOGO,
New York Brand Frozen, Any - 05-17-09 SS 0.75/1
FREE

New York Rolls - Ciabatta with Cheese $1.69 BOGO
New York Brand Frozen, Any - 05-17-09 SS 0.75/1
FREE

McCormick grill mates packet seasoning
reg. price $1.29
MQ .50/1 (5/3/09 RP and 4/19/09 RP)
$1.29-$1.50=FREE

Marcuhan Yakisoba - $1
.35/1 5/10 SS = free

Daisy Sour Cream, 8 oz - $1.45
4/05 SS = free

McCormick black peppers – various flavors- $2
5/10 RP = Free

Lipton Tea Bags – 16 ct - $1.29
.50/1 5/17 RP = free

Edge Advanced shave gel
price: $2
Q: 75/1 (05-17-09 SS) = free

Pringles Potato Crisps Super Stack 6.38 oz 1.50
0,50/1 Pringles Snack Stacks, Stix, Minis, or Select Product 05-17-09 PG
FREE

Kikkoman Soy Sauce 2/$3
.55/1 = FREE

Tabasco Sauce 24oz 1.00
.75/1 (5/17 SS); .50/1 (4/26 SS, 5/17 SS)= FREE

Lawry's 30 Minute Marinade $1.49 BOGO
Lawry's Marinades, Any - 05-17-09 RP $0.50/1
FREE

French’s Spicy Brown Mustard 12oz $1.69
French's Mustard, Any - 05-10-09 SS 0.75/1=FREE

McCormick Spices:
.75/1 4/5 RP
= Free

Hefty Easy Grip Party Cups 20ct $2.29
Hefty Easy Grip Party Cups, any one (1) - 05-17-09 RP 0.75/1
Final Price $0.04

French's Original French Fried Onions 75/1 (05-10-09 SS)

Lipton Tea Bags
price: 1.19
Q: 75/2 (05-17-09 RP)
1.19 + 1.29 -2.25 = .13

12oz Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies BOGO (1.84 for one)
.55/1 4/05 RP (exp 5/31)=.19

Mt Olive - relish 1.89 - others on sale 2/$4 and 2/$5
tons of .55/1 hangtags on products
.24 to .85

Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer Fine Mist Spray $2.49
Renuzit Pearl Scents or Super Odor Neutralizer Air Freshener Spray - 05-17-09 SS 0.75/1
Final Price $0.24

McCormick Salad Supreme and Lemon Pepper Seasoning - $2.50
.75/1 4/05 RP = .25

Degree antiperspirant $2.50
.75/1 Degree Men or Women Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant, Any - 05-17-09
Final Price $0.25

Lysol Cling 2-in-1 Clip-On $2.50
Lysol Cling 2in1, any hangtag 0.75/1
Final Price $0.25

Betty Crocker Frosting - 1.99
.50 coupon =.49

Promised Land Milk - 1 qt - $2.59
.75/1 4/19 RP = .34

Jack Daniel's Barbecue Sauce $2.00
Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce, Any - 05-17-09 SS 0.55/1
Final Price $0.35

French's Honey Mustard - $2.69
.75/1 5/10 SS = .44

6oz Dannon Light and fit
(6)-.60/6=.45 for 6 cups

Chips Ahoy! Cookies - Snak-Saks Mini Chocolate Chip $2.19
Nabisco CHIPS AHOY! 8 oz + - 05-17-09 SS 0.55/1
Final Price $0.54

Flipz Chocolate Covered Pretzels $2.09
0.50 4/05 SS =$0.59 each

Hefty Plates 50ct or 30 ct bowls $2.09
Hefty Plates or Bowls, any one (1) - 05-17-09 RP 0.50/1
Final price $0.59

Kraft Bagel-fuls $2.89
.75/1 Kraft Bagel-Fuls, Any - 04-19-09 SS = .64

Hormel Compleats microwavable meal
reg. price $2.69
MQ .75/1 (found in 4/5/09 SS)
$2.69-2.25=0.44

New York Pizzeria Dip N Sticks Original $2.89
New York Brand Frozen Garlic Bread, Breadsticks, Dip'n Sticks, or Texas Toast, Any - 05-17-09 SS 0.75/1
Final Price $0.64

64 ct Huggies Wipes - $2.89
.75/1 4/19 SS = .74

Ziploc Steam Cooking Bags - Medium $2.99
Ziploc Brand Zip 'N Steam Bags, Any (Boxtops4education.com) printable 0.75/1
Final Price $0.74

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

Deli Creations Sandwiches or Flatbreads $2.99
0.75 IP www.smartsource.com = $0.74

Blue Bunny Ice Cream $2.99
Blue Bunny Ice Cream & Novelties - All You, June 2009 0.75/1
Final Price $0.74

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

Yo Crunch 100 calorie Yogurt Multi Pak $3.00
Breyers YoCrunch 100 Calorie Yogurt, Any Multi-Pack 05-17-09SS 0.75/1
Final Price: $0.75

Edwards frozen pie singles
reg. price $3.19
MQ .75/1 (5/10/09 SS)
3.19-2.25=.94

Band-Aids - 2/$5
.50/1 5/17 RP= $1

Mrs. Dash 2.59
.50/1 5/17 SS = $1.09

Chi-Chi Salsa Snackers 2.79
.55/1 (5/17 SS)
= 1.14

Splenda No Calorie Sweetener - Cafe Sticks 40ct $3.39
Splenda No Calorie Sweetener - All You, June 2009 0.75/1
Final Price $1.14

Ball Plastic Freezer Jar 5ct $3.49
Ball Freezer Jars Or Ball Freezer Jam Pack, Any 8 Or 16 Oz. - 04-26-09 RP 0.75/1
Final Price $1.24

32 oz Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip 2/$7
.75/1 Miracle Whip Summer 09' Kraft Food and Family
Final Price = $1.25

Sargento Sliced cheese - $2.99
.50/1 4/19 ss = $1.40

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

Dawn Direct Foam $2.99
Dawn Direct Foam Or Simple Pleasures Dish Soap, Any - 50¢/1 PG
= $1.49

Ziploc bags - $2.69
.40/1 5/10 SS2 =$1.49

Sargento Cheese (sliced) - $2.99
.50/1 4/19 SS = $1.49

Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage - $3
$0.55/1 4/05 SS = $1.50

Crisco Puritan Oil $3.79
75¢q 5/17 RP = $1.54

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

Red Baron French Bread Pizzas
reg. price $4.19
MQ .75/1 (5/03/09 SS)
$4.19-2.25=1.94

Glass Plus 32oz, at $2.79 ($1.39 ea)
.50/1 off any Glass Plus SS 3/22, 6/14 (makes it FREE)

Spray n Wash 22oz at $3.29 ($1.65 ea)
.50/1 off Spray n’ Wash SS 5/03 (makes it .15¢ ea)

Kraft Salad Dressing 16oz at $2.99 ($1.49 ea)
$1.50 off any Kraft Dressing SS 5/10 (makes it FREE)

Thomas English Muffins 6ct at $2.99 ($1.49 ea)
.50/1 Thomas Muffins SS 5/03 (makes it FREE)

Hot Pockets Panini, $2 ea
.75/1 Hot Pockets Panini, SS 4/26

Ortega Refried Beans $1 ea
.75/2 Ortega Products, SS 4/19

New York Texas Toast Croutons $1.50 ea
.55/1 New York Croutons SS 4/05

Grande Tortilla Chips $2 ea
.75/1 Grande Chips SS 4/19

Trident Gum single packs, $1.50 or less
.75/1 off any Trident Single pack SS 5/17

Smucker’s Toppings $2.19 to $2.69
.75/1 off any Smucker’s Topping, RP 5/17

Kraft BBQ Sauce $1.79
.75/1 Kraft BBQ SS 5/03

Suave Antiperspirant / Deodorant $1.77 ea
-.75/1 Suave Deodorant, RP 5/17

Edge Advanced Shave Gel (trial size) $1.50 ea
.75/1 Edge Gel SS 5/17

Skintimate shaving gel - trial size - $1.50 ea
.75/1 Skintimate SS 4/26 (Free)


Snyder’s Of Hanover Pretzels $2.50 ea
.75/1 Snyder’s Flavored Pretzel Pieces, SS 5/17 (makes it .25¢ ea)

Lysol Cleaners $2.79 ea
.75/1 various Lysol Cleaners SS 4/26 (makes it .54¢ ea)


SuperPretzel Baked Soft Pretzels $2.88 ea
.75/1 any SuperPretzel RP 5/10 (makes it .63¢ ea)

Kraft Bagel-fuls $2.89 ea
.75/1 Kraft Bagel-Fuls SS 4/19 (makes it .64¢ ea)

Swanson Premium Chunk White Chicken, $1.79 ea
.75/2 Swanson Premium Chunk Chicken, SS 5/17 (buy 2, makes it .67¢ ea)

Renuzit Pearl Scents $3.19 or Odor Neutralizer $2.99
.75/1 Renuzit Pearl or Neutralizer SS 5/17 (makes it .74¢ - .94¢ ea)

Kraft Deli Deluxe Sharp Cheddar Cheese $3.29
.75/1 Kraft Deli Deluxe Cheese printable (makes it $1.04 ea)

Luigi’s Real Italian Ice $3.39 ea
.75/1 Luigi’s Real Italian Ice, RP 5/10 (makes it $1.14 ea)

Reynolds Foil 100% Recycled, 50 ft, $2.99 ea
.55/1 Reynolds Aluminum Foil SS 4/19 (makes it $1.34)

Crisco Puritan Oil $3.79
.75/1 Crisco Puritan Oil RP 5/17 (makes it $1.54 ea)

$100 dollar shopping challenge

*Losing $224 in pay for May

*Spending some extra money on dad's birthday present that didn't work out

*Teacher Assistant End of Year Gift

*other unexpected purchases

With the school year nearing its end and my budget in shambles (I'm hanging in there mom, don't worry), I am issuing a new challenge for myself and any of my followers who would like to join in.

Between now and June 20 when I am due at the beach (yea!), I am only going to spend $100 at the stores. I don't plan to include my assistant's gift in this one hundred dollars, but I will list everything else. This will be tough for me, because I am tempted to chase many deals. BUT this will help restore some sanity to my bank account. I have a well rounded stockpile, and no major pitfalls in sight. I also have $18 in ECB for CVS, and $14 in RR for Walgreens. So I think I can make $100 last for 26 days! Wish me luck! I will keep you posted along the way.

Menu Monday

Monday-chopped pork bbq, slaw, and baked beans
Tuesday-Spaghetti with meat sauce (I didn't get this fixed last week.)
Wednesday-Dinner with friends
Thursday-Pork Jambalaya
Friday-Calzones
Saturday-School Carnival

No coupons tomorrow!

Because it is Memorial weekend, there will be no coupon inserts in the paper tomorrow. Enjoy a weekend off from coupon hunting, and remember those who died for our country!

4 Day Harris Teeter Sale

Got this email - says select stores (I am around Hickory, NC).

$1.97 gallon HT milk
$2.47lb Smithfield baby back ribs (limit 4 packs)
$7.99lb Whole beef tenderloin
.99 asparagus
.99lb split chicken breasts
$11.77 24 cans Bud, Coors or Miller Light
$1.97 HT butter - 1 lb
12 pack Coke products BOGO

Great deal on the ribs in my opinion. Happy Shopping!

My Walgreens Deal

With the $5 off $25 coupon today, I bought all this for $21.77 and got $8.50 in RR. I think this is great considering the retail price of the white trays is $38.99!

Mail Call

So far this week I have received:

$19.65 from ebates
$21.00 from ace hardware
a free coupon for ketchup

What else will come today?

Walgreens Coupon-I might use after all.

My hubby loves the aquafresh white trays, because he has sensitive teeth and some dental work. There is a $15 off coupon in the Walgreens ad, and if you search their site there is a $7 manufacturer coupon. If I pair these with the 5 off of $25, it should make them a pretty good deal this week! Hope this helps someone else too!

Walgreens Coupon

Here is a Walgreens coupon for Wednesday and Thursday. The $25 is after coupon, so it is too much out of pocket for me, but I hope you all can use it!

Harris Teeter 5-20 Matchups

Next Week--Triple coupons from the 27th through the 2nd!!!!!!!!

I have the best deals in my opinion in bold print.

Buy 1 Get 2
mccormick seasoning (.75 off 1) This should make for 3 spices for very cheap!

B1G1-Unless your coupon is for two, the best deal is to buy one at half price and use 1 coupon. Harris Teeter's coupon policy doesn't allow you to use 2 coupons on a buy 1 get 1.

12 pack coke products ($1 off any 1 printable)
24pk .5lt deer park water
Breyers ice cream ($1 off 2) 5/17RP
ball park beef franks ($1 off 2) 5/17 RP
hellmann's mayo 30oz (.60 off 1) 5/17 RP $1.29
7-10oz nabisco wheat thins& triscuits (BOGO coupon) 3/15 SS
Lawry's Marinades (.50 off 1) 5/17 RP .62
26oz Ragu pasta sauce (.60 off 1 or $1.25 off 3) 5/17 RP
lipton to go (.50 off 1) 5/17 RP
45oz shedd's spread country crock (.50 off 1) 5/17 RP
16oz wish bone dressing (.75 off 1) 5/17 RP This might be free!
litpon pasta sides (.75 off 2) 5/17 RP
16oz Chi-Chi's salsa (.55 off 1) 5/17 SS
smucker's sundae syrup ($1 off 2) 5/17
mccormick grill mates (.50 off 1) 5/3 RP
budweiser sauce ($1 off 1) 5/17
3.5lb 9-lives cat food (.75 off 1) 4/26 RP
Dr Pepper or orange crush dessert topper ($1 off 2)
2oz tabasco sauce 5/5 (.75 off 1) 5/17SS FREE
20oz frenchs mustard 3/5 (.50 off 1) 5/10 SS

Brunswick Stew Recipe

With the cold snap on the East Coast and the leftover ham from Saturday, I decided to make Brunswick stew. This recipe is great for leftover meat. I have used ham, turkey, smoked sausage, and chicken. Some recipes even call for rabbit or squirrel, but I leave those out! It tastes good any way.

1 pound of leftover (cooked) meat in chunks
1 can tomato sauce
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 can or frozen package of corn
1/2 package of frozen okra
1 medium onion diced
parsley
Worcestershire sauce (three generous shakes)
salt
pepper
dash of thyme
cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 bay leaf

optional: lima beans or other soup veggies (I have used carrots.)

Put all ingredients into a slow cooker and cook on low for 4-8 hours. Usually the longer you cook it, the better it tastes, but watch for burning. Enjoy!

Blogs I love....a sequel

Here is the list that I originally posted on Friday about the blogs I love...all these win my blog award. Sorry I had to repost. Enjoy these great blogs from some great ladies (and maybe gentlemen!)

www.moneysavingmom.com
www.dealseekingmom.com
www.thethriftymama.com
www.athriftymom.com
www.commonsensewithmoney.com
www.5dollardinners.com
http://inpassionatepursuit.blogspot.com/
http://becentsibleandsave.blogspot.com/
http://www.couponmakeover.com/
http://familycents.blogspot.com/
http://goodorfreedeals.blogspot.com/
http://happyhomemakercindy.blogspot.com/
http://learningthefrugallife.blogspot.com/
http://wvsrockwell.blogspot.com/
http://savingyourcents.blogspot.com/
http://jlevinfamily.blogspot.com/
http://www.stretchingabuckblog.com/

Weekly Menu

Monday-Fast Food (a rare treat)
Tuesday-Brunswick stew
Wednesday-dinner with friends
Thursday-Spaghetti with meatballs
Friday-Chicken Fried Rice and veggies
Saturday-Steak, potatoes, and salad

Sunday Shopping

Riteaid

I used this scenario from For the Mommas. I didn't have the bayer coupon, but I spent $14.25 and will get back $24.xx in rebates.

A $10 money maker!!!!



Lowes Foods

Spent $4.72
Saved $27.29



Walgreens

I bought one Dri Idea and used a $2.00 printable. ($5RR)
Bayer 4 ct. ($2.50RR)
2 for $1 forks

Used $7 RR and got $7.50 back

OOP $1.14

Totally Free Groceries!!! I Can't Believe I Won!

Harris Teeter is running a promotion where every 400th customer wins their entire grocery order free, and today I won! I couldn't believe it, plus for being an e-vic customer, I got a $10 catalina off my next order.

2 Red Baron Singles
5 packages of Kraft shredded cheese
1 Automatic Scrubbing bubbles Shower cleaner
1 Kotex tampons
2 Tabasco sauces
1 tub of Country Crock
1 Ranch dressing
1 loaf of bread
1 baby carrots

Total for order $56.XX
Total after my coupons $13.95
Total spent $0000000!

Can you tell I am still excited!? I can't wait to spend my $10 catalina next week on some juicy steaks for Memorial Day weekend!

(This also makes me feel a little better about the $100 I spent on my computer this weekend.)

I hope some of you Harris Teeter readers out there have the same luck!

Homemade Pizza

Friday night I made my best homemade pizza ever!

I made my own sauce using tomato sauce (free), diced tomatoes (free), oregano, basil, garlic salt and crushed red pepper. I can't give you the exact recipe, because I don't know how much I put in! I used a pizza dough recipe from Money Saving Mom, which cost less than a $1 to make. The pepperoni was around .40 on sale a few months ago, and the cheese less than $1. Delicious homemade pizza for around $3.00.

I am sorry about my blog award!

I picked up a terrible virus somehow accepting my blog award (which I am still honored to be suggested for). I had to delete the entire post and many of the comments from the last few days. $100 later, and several hours labor on my hubby's part, our computer is ok. I hope the blog is too! Ladies, I sincerely hope that I did not pass anything along, and if I did, it was not my intention. I love all your blogs, keep up the great work!

To my followers:

Until I have this glitch figured out, I have had to moderate and possibly disable comments. (That seems to be where the problem is originating.) Sorry for the inconvenience! I will try my best to get things back up and running soon!

Mail Call

I am so excited! I got my $20 check for the Unilever Rebate today! Yea vacation fund!

Have you gotten anything great the past few days?

Lowes Overage

It is getting harder to get overage at any of my stores, but I managed to get some at Lowes Foods today.

They paid me .12 each to take 3 dressings. The pickles were half price, and the French's was free after coupon.

My total was $4.70, and I saved $10.xx!

Lots of Coupons

This Sunday is supposed to be a great Sunday for coupon inserts. There are supposed to be four inserts in the Charlotte Observer. Your paper not have many coupons? Click here to read some suggestions!

A few GREAT deals this week!

Lowes Foods

Free Kraft Ranch on sale for .88 use the printable $1.00 coupon
Carolina Pride hot dogs .88 each use $1.50 off two coupon

Food Lion

Minute Maid drinks for .79 (hubby drinks tons of these)
Lean Cuisine for $1.88 use $1 off 4 coupon
Kraft BBQ sauce use $1 coupon for free sauce

Harris Teeter

Kraft BBQ Sauce buy 2 get 3 free use .75 coupon for all five almost free
Kraft cheese buy 2 get 3 free use $1 off 2 printable for a great deal on cheese

Yesterday's Grocery Run

When I have extra money during a week, I try to stock up on things that are a little more expensive. I don't have a Kroger, where I can get free toilet paper, so I spent some money on TP yesterday.

Foodlion





2 A1 Sauces (my favorite)
$1.10 including tax!

Harris Teeter



2 Tabasco (free)
1 Dawn (free)
1 Cottonelle ($4.49)

Total $4.92

Another Reader Question

One of my followers posted this question as a comment, and I think it was a good one.

How can I go about getting inserts from other regions? I would love to make sure that I get all the coupons...not just the ones for my region!!

Answer:

I have a few recommendations for you. Some papers mail subscriptions to readers in other states, but this is pricey. Some people join coupon trains where they pass coupons from different areas in the country around a few times a month. (I don't have time to organize this, but if you wanted to get a chain together I'd be a part of it! Contact me if interested.) Some people order multiple coupons they want from ebay (I never have.) Others order coupons from clipper sites like Coupon Master or the Coupon Clippers.

Here is the web address from the only site I have personally used (the only one I feel I can recommend, because I know it works).

http://www.thecouponmaster.com/index.php?ref=7&affiliate_banner_id=7

Any other suggestions for this loyal reader?

My Garden Has Veggies!

Saturday I was so excited to find several decent size green tomatoes and a baby squash. By next week, I'll be having fried green tomatoes and fried squash!!!!

Kraft and Coupons.com coupons

If you are a member at www.kraftfoods.com, you can print out a ton of coupons today. Plus, the same ones are at coupons.com, so I was able to print them two times at each site! It should make for some great deals in the next few weeks!

Weekly Menu

Sunday- Barbeque chicken, stuffing, and corn
Monday- Date Night (Texas Roadhouse) Hubby and I need it after the past week!
Tuesday-Grilled cheese sandwiches and Soup
Wednesday-Dinner with Friends
Thursday-Burgers on the grill and salad
Friday-Homemade pizza
Saturday-Ham, mashed potatoes, broccoli and rolls

Reader Question

Hello,

Today I was browsing some deals and found out about your site.

I'm from Charlotte and I also do couponing. I started it an year ago and is going pretty good.

I have some products that I bought from good deals but don't use them (ex: shampoos, conditioners, tooth pastes etc). I want to make some money from these items but I have no idea on how to sell them. Can you suggest me any consignment store or some other store where I can sell these?

BTW, advanced happy birthday..!!!

Thanks,
A READER


Answer: The first thing that comes to mind is having a yard sale, because I don't know of many stores that will sell them for you. Next, if you don't need the money, I would think about donating it to someone in need at a church or school. Finally, I occasionally take things to work to sell. Shampoo and condition go pretty quick for $1 at a yard sale or around teachers. Do any of my other readers have a comment or solution?

Open for Questions

Seeing as my blog title is "Coupon Teacher", I wanted to make a post for questions. Is there anything about coupons or great deals that you have been dying to ask someone? I will do my best to answer or find the answer. Ask away!

Happy Mother's Day

I wanted to wish my mom, my mother-in law, and all my readers, Happy Mother's Day!!!!!

Harris Teeter Overage!

On Wednesday, I ran to Harris Teeter really quick. (Sorry no picture, I told you it was a busy week!)

3 Velveeta Cups $3.00 (-$3.00 for Kraft promotion and $1.50 for coupon)
Straws (.97)a need this week
Hefty Trash Bags 45 ct $3.74 (-$1.00)

Total $2.49 including tax!

Mail Call

Today I got:
$3.50 from Sargento
A free Kashi waffle coupon from Vocalpoint
An acceptance letter to a paid summer workshop (yea! extra money!)

Anyone do better than me today?

Harris Teeter Deals

Harris Teeter (Charlotte area) is running a 3 day special on breakfast foods. Great deal on milk. Click here to see the 5 .97 cent items.

Ebates

It is getting close to May 15th! I will be getting a Big Fat Check ($19.65) just for shopping online through EBATES. If you have never signed up and you shop online occasionally, it is well worth it! Since last December, I have received over $66 from clicking through ebates to shop online.

If you are interested in signing up, please put me as a referral. We will both get $5 (if you make a qualifying purchase).

shellygaston at juno dot com

Happy Shopping!

Coupon Preview

I am going to try to start posting a coupon preview on good weeks. Remember to buy the largest circulation newspaper around you for the most coupons. (And don't forget about my coupon giveaway.) These are just a preview of what might be available, not everyone will get every coupon. Also, sometimes coupons come in different values. I hope we get the good ones!

SmartSource

A1 Steak Sauce or Marinade - $2.00 off any 1 (x6/10)
Activia, Activia Light, Activia Fiber, or Activia Drinks, 4pk - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/31)
Betty Crocker Box Supreme Brownie Mixes – 50 cents off any 2 (x7/4)
Claussen Pickles jar – 75 cents off any 1 (x7/5)
Curad Hold Tite & Non-Stick Pads – 75 cents off 1 (x8/10)
Curad product – 50 cents off any 1 (x8/10)
DanActive 4-pk - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/31)
Depend Guards for Men - $2.00 off any 1 (x6/20)
Depend product - $2.00 off any 1 (x6/20)
(2)Fisher product, 4oz+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x11/30)French’s Classic Yellow Mustard – 30 cents off any 1 (x8/31)
French’s French Fried Onions – 50 cents off any 1 (x6/30)
French’s Mustard – 50 cents off any 1 (x8/31)
French’s Worcestershire Sauce – 50 cents off any 1 (x8/31)
Glade Fabric & Air Odor Elminator – BOGO up to $4.29 (x6/20)
Kraft Salad Dressing, 16oz+ - $1.50 off any 1 (x6/10)
Lindt Bars - $1.00 off any 2 (x8/31)
Litehouse product - $1.00 off any 1 (x12/31)
Mitchum or Mitchum for Women product – 75 cents off any 1 (x6/9) E-T-S
Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs - $1.00 off any 2 (x7/5)
Oust Air Sanitizer OR Surface Disinfectant & Air Sanitizer - $2.00 off any 1 (x7/4)
Pledge Furniture Care product – 55 cents off any 1 (x7/5)
Pledge Multi Surface product - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/5)
Poise Pads - $1.50 off any 2 (x6/20)
Poise Pantiliners - $1.50 off any 2 (x6/20)
Rachael Ray Isaboo Treats, bag - $1.00 off any 1 (x8/31)
Rachael Ray Nutrish, 6lb bag+ - $2.00 off any 1 (x8/31)
Real Simple Magazine - $1.00 off 1 (x6/14)
Remifemin 60ct or 120ct or Remifemin Good Night 21ct - $2.00 off 1 (x8/10)
Ronzoni Bistro item - $1.00 off 1 (x8/8)
St. Ives Body product - $1.50 off any 1 (x7/10)
St. Ives Facial product - $1.50 off any 1 (x7/10)
Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, any flavor (2)18oz or (1) 28oz+ - $1.00 off (x6/30)
Trident White Gum, single bottle - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/5) DND-5
Trident, Trident White, Trident Xtra Care, Trident Splash, or Trident Fusion gum single pack – 75 cents off any 1 (x7/5) DND-5
Tyson Any’tizers snacks, bag - $1.00 off any 1 (x8/10)
Tyson Any’tizers snacks, box – 55 cents off any 1 (x8/10)
Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken, bag - $1.00 off any 1 (x8/10)
Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken, box – 55 cents off any 1 (x8/10)
Wacky Mac - $1.00 off any 2 (x12/31)

RedPlum

Bar-S 16oz Franks or Bologna - $1.00 off any 2 (x7/9)
Betty Crocker Cupcake Icing - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/31)
Dixie or Dixie Ultra Paper Plates or Bowls - $1.00 off any 2 (x8/10)
Eucerin Body Product, 2fl oz – 16.9fl oz - $1.00 off any 1 (x8/31)
Eucerin Face Product, 1.7fl oz – 8fl oz - $1.00 off any 1 (x8/31)
Harvest Selections Microwavable Meals - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/5)
Harvest Selections Microwavable Meals - $3.00 off any 5 (x8/2)
Hillshire Farm Select Lunchmeats, 8oz+ - 35 cents off any 1 (x6/15)
KY brand Intense, Yours+Mine, or Intrigue product - $5.00 off any 1 (x12/31)
KY brand product - $2.00 off any 1 (x12/31)
L’oreal EverPure Shampoo, Conditioner, or Treatment - $2.00 off any 1 (x8/2)
Luigi’s Real Italian Ice – 75 cents off any 1 (x7/31)
Max Factor product - $2.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
McCormick Onion, Black Pepper or Garlic seasoning - $1.00 off any 1 (x8/31)
Nivea Body Wash for Women 16.9fl oz 500mL FREE, wyb New Nivea My Silhouette 7fl oz 198g – up to $6.99 value (x5/31)
Nivea Body Wash for Women, 16.9fl oz 500mL FREE wyb New Nivea Sun-Kissed Beautiful Legs 6.7fl oz 200mL – up to $6.99 value (x5/31)
Osteo Bi-Flex product - $6.00 off any 1 (x7/1)
Pedigree Good Bites treats for dogs - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/4)
Pedigree Jumbone treats for dogs $1.00 off any 1 (x7/4)
Quaker True Delights Granola Bars, box - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/27)
Scotties Facial Tissues, 5 boxes or 2 multipacks - $1.00 off (x8/31)
SuperPretzel product – 75 cents off any 1 (x7/31)
Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice - $1.00 of any 3 pouches (x7/5)
Uncle Ben’s Rice products - $1.00 off any 3 (x7/5)
Viactiv Soft Chews Dietary Supplement - $1.00 off any 1 (x8/31)

Harris Teeter Deals

Velveeta cups - one sale for $1
(2% milk cheese, original, broccoli)

Buy any 3 New Kraft products (includes Velveeta cups) in a single transaction get $3 off automatically.

So buy 3 - get $3 off = free
You can do this an unlimited amount of time if you want and can find the stock. No restrictions.

If you can get the printable Kraft coupon, it becomes a money maker!

Also Hefty trash bags are Buy One Get One Free. Use a $1 coupon to get them for around $2.70 for a 45 pack.

These are the two best deals in my opinion. The rest are just so-so. Go over to Southern Savers for a complete coupon match-up!

Update on My "Furlough"

It is just as I suspected. The state (NC) is giving all employees ten flexible hours in exchange for .5% of the years pay. This is not optional, and teachers are getting the worse of the deal.

(1) Employees using flexible furlough leave shall coordinate the leave times with their immediate supervisor or principal. Additional levels of approval are not required.

(2) Flexible furlough leave can be taken in any increment.

(3) Classroom teachers, media specialists, and teacher assistants who require substitutes and bus drives may not use flexible furlough leave at any time that students are scheduled to be in attendance (an instructional day).

(4) Employees may use flexible furlough leave beginning May 1, 2009. Flexible furlough leave must be taken by December 31, 2009.

(5) Flexible furlough leave cannot be paid out when separating from service for any reason.

Teachers won't even have much opportunity to take this unpaid time off, but we will probably be forced to take it on a teacher workday (when we need to plan, work on the classroom, or average grades.)

I try not to be too negative on this blog or in real life, so just let me say, "Thank God that my husband and I have jobs and are blessed with health and happiness!"

Free 8 x 10 at Walgreens

I already ordered my free 8 x 10 photo online! Don't forget to get yours too!

Coupon Binder

After a few evenings of work, I am almost finished with my coupon binder. I have a place in the front for coupons I plan to use this week.
I have a place for store specific coupons.

I have sections for house supplies, health/beauty supplies, pet, and food.

I think I am really going to like this method, if I can get past the embarrassment of carrying it around with me. I am not quite sure why I feel this way, but I do. For some reason, my huge bulging caddy seemed more discrete (although I know it wasn't). For about 8 months, I have been using a large envelope caddy for house supplies and food, and a small purse sized caddy for health/beauty supplies. It was working ok, but it definitely was not ideal for a serious couponer like myself. I found a few neat articles about binders here and here, if you, like me, are new to the whole binder idea.

If you have a binder and love it, please give me some encouragement. Also, if you have any suggestions on how to improve my binder organization, please let me know!!!

CVS deal

I picked all this up at CVS today for $2.07 and rolled my $15 in ECB into $16 in ECB!

I used a Buy One Get One Free coupon and a $1 off from a Vocalpoint mailer on the Frosted Mini Wheats. It made each box .30 after ECB! I haven't seen this deal blogged anywhere else, but if you got the home mailer, it is worth looking into!

Cinco de Mayo Meal

I made a fast and frugal version of enchiladas verdes tonight, and I really like them. Hubby still said he prefers red sauce, but for a family who likes Mexican type dishes this will be great. I had 5 tortillas left over from another meal, and this made the perfect amount to fit in them. (So if you have a big family you will want to double.)This recipe is adapted from an All You recipe from January. They called for rotisserie chicken, but I opted for faster and cheaper canned chicken.

16 oz. canned chicken
1/2 vidalia onion
1 can diced chiles
tortillas (I used flour, but corn would work too)
salsa verde (I got some at Lowes Foods this week for .50!)
cheddar or mexican cheese
cilantro

Preheat oven to 375
I sauteed the onions, and then added the chicken, chiles, and about 1/4 cup of salsa into the pan. I mixed and continued cooking until everything was warm. I took the mixture and spooned it into the center of the tortillas. I rolled the tortillas tightly, poured an ample amount of salsa verde over the top, and sprinkled the cheese. It needs to bake for about 20 minutes. Serve with the cilantro on top! I hope you like them as well as me!

Walgreens and Lowes Foods Deals

Walgreens

I paid with my gift card (7.20) and RR (7.50)

I received $9.00 in RR. It helped that I had $1 off right guard, .75 cents off colgate, and $1.50 off oreos and milk! Oreos are hubby's favorite!



This came to $9.93, which I thought was pretty good considering the potatoes, salad and bread were bought without coupons! Plus I will get $2.99 back for the Men's Sure marked Try ME FREE!

Weekly Menu

My week is VERY busy at work!

Monday-Subway (I won a gift card.)
Tuesday-Enchiladas Verdes (trying a new recipe, if it is good, I'll post)
Wednesday-Dinner with Friends
Thursday-Volunteer dinner at my school
Friday-taking MIL out for dinner for Mother's day!
Saturday-Hubby's delicious BBQ ribs and baked potatoes

It is a good thing that I didn't spend too much of my budget the last few weeks, because this week will be an expensive one!

It's Not Too Late

It is not too late to plant a garden! I know because we started late in May last year. Let me encourage you with some of my pictures from Saturday.
Cantaloupe


Squash


Corn


Pepper


Tomatos


Flowers

Super Saturday Savings

I went a long shopping trip yesterday, and here are the results.

First I went to a few garage sales and bought 3 like new books for my classroom. $1.25 Saved $22.00

Then I ran to Target a bought a clearance Neosporin $1.12 Saved $3.00

Next I ran to New York and Company with a $15 when you use your credit card. I pay store cards off every month. Spent $4.45 Saved $21




Then I went to Office Max and got binder supplies (my coupon caddy finally exploded). I had a $10 off 30 and a $20 reward card. Spent $1.24 Saved $33



Then I traveled to the CVS that starts Sunday sales early. Spent less than $1 Saved $11 Earned $7 ECB



Finally I picked up a few items at Harris Teeter Spend $2.74, saved $14.01, earned a $3 off my next order.

Walgreens Deals 5-3

I got my last Easy Saver gift card recharge, and I have $7.50 in RR. It looks like a great week at Walgreens. Here are the deals I plan to take advantage of!

Free photo enlargement on Weds. May 6th.

Deals good all week....

Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste 4.6 oz or 6oz, $4.49, get $4.49 RR
-$.75 SS 4/26
=$.75 profit

Right Guard $2.99, get $2 RR
-$1 SS 4/19
=Free

Buy 2 Nabisco products ... Nilla Wafers, Oreos, Lorna Doone, or Fig Newtons $3 each, get $2 RR
-$1.50 when you buy milk too (found at Foodlion)
=$2.50 or $1.25 each plus the milk (a need for me anyway)

Pert Plus 2/$5
Buy 2 get $2 RR
-$1.50 coupon from Sunday's paper
-TMF rebate on Pert Plus or Men
= $2.50 profit with 2 coupons and rebate

Sunkist, 7Up, Canada Dry, A&W, Hawaiian Punch 12pks, buy 3/$11, get $5 RR
=$2 each I will look for peelies too!

I used some deals from Family "Cents". Thanks!

Thanks for the coupons!

This is a quick thank you to the family who brought me the bag FULL of coupons to church last week. They are clipped, some have been used (including a few freebies), and many have been donated at school!

THANKS!!!!!!

3rd Harris Teeter Trip (Running out of good coupons)

2 spam singles
1 hormel compleats
1 french's onions
2 uncle ben's rice
3 texas toast croutons
1 tortilla chip
1 sunflower chip
3 flipz pretzels
1 LOL half and half
1 cough drops
1 rhodes rolls

OOP $7.11

Saved $32.55