Menu Plan Monday

Monday-Chicken Quesadillas
Tuesday-Ribs with rice
Wednesday-Dinner with Friends
Thursday-Hot dogs and mac and cheese
Friday-Traveling, probably Wendy's...lol
Saturday-Family Reunion, grilling out and smores!

Can you tell I am trying to get every last bit out of summer before it's gone!?!?

Reader Question

Shelly,
I need help. I can't figure out a good way to organize my coupons and such so that I actually find the best deals at the right places. I often just get frustrated and give up. How do you organize yourself for shopping?

Ms. G


Well, I wish I had a great solution for you, but I will tell you what works for me. First of all and most important, you need to find a site that lists the weekly deals for the stores you shop at. I list Harris Teeter, Lowes foods, and the drug stores. Let me know if you have trouble finding a list, and I will help look for you. I actually print out or write down a list of items to purchase at each store.  I use that paper folded up to hold the coupons I will need for that store.  Next is getting your coupons organized to use. I have tried 3 ways of coupon organization. I actually like all three but they each require different legwork.

1. Clip and file in an accordion file or recipe box. (This one works best for people who only keep the coupons they know they want to use.) It requires clipping, sorting, and weeding out expired coupons. I quit this type of filing, because my accordion file became two. Then they became so big that they broke! I also found that often, I hadn't kept a coupon that I wanted for a great deal or moneymaker at the drug stores. Amount of work required (medium)

2. Clip and file in a coupon binder. The link is to the one I recently lost. This method works best if you want to keep all coupons in multiples. When you carry your binder to the store, you can get an occasional great deal that you didn't know about. This requires clipping, organized sorting, and looking for expired coupons. For some reason, this method took me a long time to use, but I loved it. Of course, it is not great if you are forgetful like me, because your binder is an expensive thing to lose. Most serious couponers use this method, because it works well. Amount of work required (a lot)

3. Insert filing. Since I lost my binder, I have been filing by insert in a large crate (I will post pictures after school). I have a small accordion file to keep my clipped coupons in, that I am keeping in my purse. This one works best for time crunched individuals. My only time spent is reading my list, finding the correct inserts, and clipping the coupons I need according to the list. I have to admit, that I have only been doing this one for about 3 weeks, but so far, it is working for me. This works best if you have a great list to use, and if your stores rarely have unadvertised specials (or if you're willing to go back for them). Amount of work required (small)

I want to encourage you to do what works best for you. If you can find the time, the binder method is my personal favorite. I am sure my other readers will chime in, and give you some advice as well! Let me know if you have further questions!

Today's Deals

So I spent a little more money today (don't worry, I am still under budget for the month), but I think it was well spent! If you want to know how I did this, check out my drug store picks and my Harris Teeter Super Doubles matchups!

Walgreens

I spent about $5.50 (I messed up a filler item, and couldn't use one of my RR), and I bought one more paper than I meant to buy too. I also got back $16 RR.

CVS

I spent .87! I got back $3 more ECB than I paid with! Money maker!!!

Harris Teeter

I spent $3.47 and saved $35.xx!!

So, for less than $10 I got a ton of stuff! The newpapers would have cost $8 by themselves!

My Drug Store Picks (Hopefully very cheap or free!)

Walgreens

I have $19 in RR right now, so I am looking forward to Walgreens tomorrow.  I have been using my newspapers as a filler item on Sundays to make purchasing them less expensive!

Free Coke Zero 20oz wyb 2 Hershey’s Candy   $0.55/1 (Reese's) 8/23 SS

Colgate 360 actiflex Toothbrush $2.99,  $2.99 RR $0.40/1  8/30 SS

Breath Right Nasal Strips 10ct $4.99, $4 RR

Rembrandt Toothpaste $5, $5 RR   $1/1 8/2 SS

Carefree ultra pantiliners $1.99, $1.99 RR

Reach Total Care Toothbrush or Floss $2.99,  $2 RR $1/1  6/14 SS

Men’s Zone Razor Blade System $3.99,  $3.99 RR

Theraflu Cold, Cough or Sinus Relief $4.99, $3 RR (There is a printable on their website!)

CVS

Clairol Loving Care Hair Color $4.99  , get $2 ECBs   $4/1  8/2 PG

Glade Scented Reed Diffuser or Soy Candle $6.99, get $6.99 ECBs
$2/1 Printable or I got a homemailer coupon

Riteaid

Soft White Light Bulbs 2/$2.00    $2.00/2 in ad coupon

Listerine Total Care or Reach Total Care Toothbrush or Reach Total Care Floss $2.99
Rebate $1.00     $2.00/1  03/15 SS   04/26 RP   06/14 SS

Johnson & Johnson Stim-U-Dent $1.49
Rebate $1.49

Mail Call!

I haven't done this kind of post for a while, but I am today!  I received 3 rebate checks in the mail today!!!!!  One was $5 and the other two were $10.  I can't wait to put my $25 in savings.  (We kind of depleted our savings this summer with vacation and eating out for lunch, so the last two weeks I have been saving, saving, saving!)  I have gotten some other great stuff this week too like coupons and my little girl's purse I won on a blog giveaway! Did you get anything exciting this week?

Mega Spending=Mega Saving!

So, I went out to spend $100 on groceries today (it had to be food/drink items for the $25 rebate). Let me just say when you shop like I do, it is HARD to spend $100 on food in one day!

First Load: HT, Food Lion, and Walgreens



















2nd Trip (The A&W stayed put.)



















This is what $100 in groceries looks like for me. There were so many cold things, I couldn't get a picture of the individual trips.

Food Lion Spent $15.10 Saved $24.17

Grapes
4 lb. ground chuck
3 2 liters
1 pork lion
1 perdue perfect portions

Harris Teeter Spent $53.51 Saved $99.20

2 racks of ribs
6 fruit 2 0
2 easy mac
1 root beer
1 ziploc bags
1 nesquick
1 pancake mix
1 syrup
1 lipton tea bags
1 lipton tea to go
5 kens dressing
5 breyers ice cream
3 tortilla chips
1 bread
1 bagels
2 minute maid drinks
1 welch's juice drink
2 cream cheese
1 velvetta
1 danactive
1 fiber one yogurt

Walgreens Spent $32.48 Saved $51.58 Received $17 in RR!
Only the food will count toward rebate

4 scotch mailers
2 planters trail mix
1 mascara
4 crest toothpaste
1 goody hair thingys
4 club crackers
2 fruit loops
2 listerine
2 glade candles
1 sierra mist

Lowes Foods Spent $14.61 Saved $40.16

1 aquarius water
2 marshmallows
2 honey nut cheerios
2 hot dogs
1 grape tomatoes
2 bags fresh express
4 helluva good dips
2 kraft cheese
1 lipton tea (100 bags, free coupon)
1 chocolate milk half gallon

Wrap Up:

Total Spent OOP $115.70
Total Saved $215.11 which is about a 65% savings


Earned $17 in RR and $25 in rebate

So if you calculate all savings...... I spent $73.70 for $33o.81 in groceries!!!!!!! I saved almost 82% after rebates and RR!

How to Spend $100 on Groceries

Well, I have set myself a little different challenge tomorrow, and it seems the opposite of my usual challenges.  I am going to try to spend $100 on food!?!?!  I haven't been able to get to the store as much since school has started back.  I have a $25 mail in rebate off of a $100 grocery purchase (all on the same date), and I have the money available because I got paid today.  We have really been wanting some ribs, and they are on sale this week at Harris Teeter.  I have a list of 20 coupons for Super Doubles too.  I will go to Walgreens and use the $5 off $25, hopefully getting some food there.  I guess my challenge is to see just how many groceries I can get for $100.  (I want everything to be a great deal, or else I am just wasting my money.)  Any suggestions for super deals at Harris Teeter, Lowes foods or Food Lion that I haven't already posted this week?  I will keep you posted on my adventures tomorrow.  I am hoping I can get at least $300 in food for $100!  Plus I will get some RR and the $25 mail in rebate back!  This way, I should have groceries for several weeks, and I shouldn't have to buy anything for Labor Day weekend either!

Opinion Outpost Surveys

This summer, I joined a new survey site called Opinion Outpost.  I have already earned over $11 in doing just a few surveys.  I can't wait to get my check in the mail (I am going to save up until close to Christmas)!  I enjoy doing an occasional survey, and this company has been more active than any other company that I have dealt with.  If you are looking for an easy way to make a little extra money, I would definitely recommend them!

Swiffer Wet Jet Review

I love being a member of My Blog Spark! They have offered me some great giveaways recently ($30 gift card and Fiber One packs)! So, I was only too happy when they offered to send me a product to review (sorry no giveaway with this one). I recently came home to a large package at my doorstep. It was one of the most fun packages I have ever opened. The box contained this large case!



















Much to my surprise, it talked to me when I opened it! It set me on a Swiffer Wet Jet mission. I wish I could play the sound for you, but I am not technically savvy enough. Well, I decided to put this kit to the test.



















First I put the Swiffer together which was fairly simple. (It would have been even easier with the box and directions!) I did a quick 5 minute run over the floors with my vacuum, just to pick up anything big. (This was recommended.)



















Then, I started "mopping". I have to be honest, I hate to mop! A lot! So my floors weren't sparkling when I started, as a matter of fact, I am embarrassed to show you this next picture. But I cleaned the whole floor in less than 5 minutes!



















I know, I need to do that more often! So, here I am thinking, this thing works great, is quick, and is the easiest mopping I have ever done. In less than 10 minutes, my floor looked fabulous. Then, I got brave (actually the teacher in me wanted to follow the directions I was given).



















My mission told me to use this jelly, spill it on my floor, let it dry, and clean it up. Well, let me say if you think something sounds like a bad idea, it probably is! (Yes, you know where this is going.)



















Let me repeat again. The Swiffer worked great! My common sense was failing however. I will tell you that the Wet Jet pad soaked up the jelly like a diaper soaks up you know what! The only problem was where all that sticky was supposed to go. (It only took 3 swifferings with new pads and 1 mopping to fix it....) I mean, what were they thinking?!?! The best mop in the world wouldn't have cleaned this mess up!

To recap:

Positives:
1. Fast
2. Really Easy
3. Cleans really dirty floors exceptionally well
4. Coupons available
5. Doesn't feel like mopping

Negatives:
1. None, except use a little common sense. (If you wouldn't clean it up with a real mop, don't try to with the Swiffer.)

Although the Swiffer Wet Jet is a little expensive, in my opinion, the time saved was worth it. I am so glad, I got one for free! Now I will be looking for the refills on sale (with a coupon, of course)!

I hope you got a good laugh out of my mishap. Maybe someday I will laugh about it too!

Coupon Preview 8/30

There is a new great site that posts the Sunday Coupon Preview. Be sure to check it out, and I will try to link to it each week!

Harris Teeter Fun

I made a very quick run to Harris Teeter tonight between school, dinner, and church.



I got all this for only $8.98, and I saved over $63!!! What do your totals look like?

First Day of School

I just wanted to send you a little note saying, "I survived the first day of school!" I have 27 bright, cute students to work with this year. I hope each day gets easier, and we have a great year!

Walgreens Coupon

I just received a great Walgreens coupon! Click here for a $5 off a $25 purchase that is good until Saturday!

Happy Shopping!

Lowes Foods Coupon Match-ups 8/25

Special Offer:
Buy $25 iTunes Gift Card and get $5 off your next grocery purchase.

Meat:
Boneless Strip Steak Family Pack - $5.99lb
Boneless Chicken Breast - $1.89lb
Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs - B1G1 - $1/2 8/23 SS
Beacon Light Tilapia Filets - B1G1 - $2.99

Produce:
Grape Tomatoes - B1G1 - $1.24
Fresh Express - B1G1 - $1.79


Dairy/Frozen:
Ben & Jerry's ice Cream - B1G1 - $2.22
LF Frozen Potatoes - B1G1 - $1.50
Kraft Shredded/Sliced/Chunk Cheese - B1G1 $1/2 8/9 RP
Breyers Ice Cream - B1G1 - $2.61 $1/1 Tearpad
Cabot Butter - B1G1 - $1.99 $1/3 8/2 SS

Other:
Honey Nut Cheerios - $.99 LIMIT 2 INSTASAVE members only!!$.55/1 IP or $1/2 8/16 SS
Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice - B1G1 - $1.96
General Mills Cereals - B1G1 - $1.85 $1/2 8/16 SS
Keebler Club Crackers - B1G1 - $1.90
Betty Crocker Warm Delights - $1.66 .50/1 8/9 SS2


Non-Food/Cleaners:

Ziploc Bags - B1G1 - $1.76 (if evolve included $.55/1 8/23 SS)
Fresh Step Cat Litter - B1G1 - $5.05 (This is my stock up price!)

Harris Teeter 8/26 Matchups (SUPER DOUBLES!)

I have worked some this evening on coupon matchups, but I know this isn't it. I will update this list again tomorrow, as I find more deals! I have been very busy with Open House and the beginning of school, so please feel free to let me know if I made any errors, or if you have any deals to add!

My Harris Teeter will not double or triple coupons that say DO NOT DOUBLE. If I have included any matchups with these kind of coupons, keep in mind that they may not triple. I usually just put that item back.

HT policy is to double 20 coupons PER DAY PER HOUSEHOLD. The registers are now programmed to do only 20 coupons per day. Let's all stick to the rules, so HT will continue to offer triples.

If the list looks confusing to you, go here to find common abbreviations for coupons. You may only use 1 coupon on items that are buy one get one free, but just buy one, because they ring up half price.

The e-vic item is 1 box of Poptarts for .77!

Meal Deal $3.99
Gwaltney Hot Dogs 16 oz
Harris Teeter Hot Dog Buns 8ct
Frito Lay Chips 10-11 oz
HT Mac & Cheese 7.25 oz
HT Soda 2 liter

Free

Budweiser sauces BOGO $1/1 8/9 SS
Clearasil Daily Face wash 2.79 $1.50/1 7/26 SS
Clearasil Adult treatment cream 2.99 $1.50 7/26 SS
Gum Toothbrushes 1.99 $1/ 1 6/21 RP
Playtex handsaver 2/$3 $1/1 6/28 SS
Rolaids 3 pack $1.99 $1/1 6/7 RP
Bumble Tuna Pouches $1.99 $1/1 6/14 SS
Reach Dental Floss $1.59 $1/1 8/2 SS
Fiber One Yogurt multipacks BOGO $1/1 7/12 SS or 8/9 GM
Friskies Indoor Cat Treats $2.00 $1/1 8/9 RP
Revlon Beauty Tools $1.99 and up $1/1 8/16 SS
Pringles (stack): $1.99 $1.00/1(P&G Coupon Book)
Skintimate Signature 2.75 oz= Free $1.50/2 7/12 SS
Whisker lickins $5/5 $1/2 8/9 RP
Wholly Guacamole $1.99 $1/1 06/28 SS
Weber Seasoning, 2/$3 $1/1 Booklet
La Cross Beauty Tools $1.99 and up $1/1 08/02 RP *make sure this doesn't say off a $2 purchase*
Edge Shave Gel 2.75 oz $1.50 $.75/1 8/02 SS
Hormel Compleats $2 $1/1 8/16 SS (I believe my value was .75/1.)
Danimals Multipacks $2.00 $1/1 8/9 SS

Less Than $1

Breyers Ice Cream, B2G3F $1/1 Tearpad Coupons, Use Two
Herbal Essences 2/$5 $1/1 8/23 RP
Lipton to go or tea bags BOGO $.60/1 6/28 RP
Philadelphia Cream Cheese 8 oz $1.50 ea $1/2 8/09 RP
Secret $2.49 $1/1 7/5 PG
Ken's Salad Dressing B2G3F $1/2 or $1/1 8/02 SS2
Dole Fruit Jar $2.50 $.75/1 8/9 SS
Truvia 2.99 $1/1 8/23 RP
Yoplait Yo-Plus Yogurt 4 pack BOGO .50/1 08-09 GM
Buitoni Refrigerated Pasta $2.29 $1/1 6/21 SS
Pert Plus for Men $3.17 $1.50/1 6/28 SS
Sure Deodorant for Men $2.99 $1.25 6/29 SS
Borden Cheese Singles Sensations $2.19 $1/1 6/28 SS
Dannon Activa Multipacks $2.50 $1/1 8/9 SS
Glade Carpet and Room Deodorizer $2.49 $1/1 8/9 SS
Alexia Crunchy Snacks $2.99 $1/1 8/9 SS
Velveeta Cheese 1 lb. $2.99 $1/1 8/9 RP
Garnier $2.50 $1/1 8/16 RP
Breyers YoCrunch multipack $2.50 $1/1 8/02 SS

Less Than $2

Poptarts 2/$4 $1/2 (Fuel for School Insert)
Hellmann's Mayonnaise $2.49 $1/1 tearpad or .60/1 08/02 RP

Menu Plan Monday

This is few simple this week, due to going back to school!

Monday-Hubby's choice! (I have open house.)
Tuesday-Grilled Pork Loin and steamed potatoes
Wednesday-Dinner with Friends
Thursday-Spaghetti with Easy Meatballs
Friday-Soup and Sandwiches (I will be tired!)
Saturday-Baked Steak and mashed potatoes

For more menu idea, check out Organizing Junkie.

I did all my shopping today!

Because I have open house tomorrow and the first day of school Tuesday, I did all my shopping until Wednesday morning Super Doubles today!

CVS (two trips)



















I had a $5 off $20 purchase. I spent $2.69 and $6 in ECB. But I received $12.50 back in ECB!!!!



















I spent $1.25 and $10.58 in ECB, and I got the same ECB back!

So, all this in two picture for less than $4, but I have $6.50 more in ECB than when I started!

Riteaid



















I paid $3.48 for all this and will receive $3 in rebates!

Walgreens



















I got all this for $4.35 (my papers usually cost that!), and I spent $9 in RR. I received $5 in RR back!

Foodlion



















All this was free after coupon! (I had to pay tax.) I used 3 $3 off 1 coupons for the Ken's Dressing! Thanks Ann at Coupon Deals and More for the great coupons! I also used a $1 FLIP for the tissues.

If you want to know more about how I got all this for so little, check out my drug store picks.

My Drug Store Picks, A Little Late!

CVS

I am still a little perturbed at CVS for not helping me out with my lost ECB, but if I visit them this week, I will try to get:

Caliber or CVS Brand Composition Book $.99, get $0.99 ECB (limit 2)

Carefree Ultra Protection $3.79, get $3.79 ECBs (limit 4)
There are tearpad coupons and printables out there!

Glade Sense & Spray $10/2, get $3 ECB $4/1 8/23 SS

Walgreens

Listerine Smart Rinse, 2/$8 Get $3 RRs wyb 2 BOGO 8/2 SS

Goody Ouchless Hair Accessory, $2.99 Get $2 RRs

Reach Toothbrush, $0.99 (in-ad coupon) $1/1 8/2 SS

Scotch Transparent Tape, 2/$1 (in-ad coupon) $1/3 7/12 RP

Scotch Mailing Envelope, $0.79 (w/ in-ad coupon) $0.50/1 7/26 RP

Kellogg’s Cereal, 2/$5 Get $2 RRs wyb 2 $1/2 8/2 (Kelloggs)

Riteaid

Tylenol Products (20-24 ct.), $2.99 Get $2 Rebate
$2/1 8/23 SS
$1/1 6/7 RP

Rubbermaid Take Along or Chug Bottle, 2/$4 Get $1 Rebate for 2
$1/1 6/28 RP

Kotex Products, 2/$5 Get $2 Rebate for 2
$1/1 or $0.75/1 8/23 SS

Pay It Forward Giveaway (All Gone!)

I have been posting all week about the great generosity of my readers. Well...I finally had time this afternoon to sort all my donated coupons! I have an abundance! What a blessing! Of course, as with any couponer, there are some I cannot or will not use (I would love to use them all, but my budget won't allow that!). One the senders asked me to pass on what I couldn't use, and I am going to do just that. I have 10 small envelopes of coupons. One per person. Please leave me a comment telling me which # you want. (Also please check the comments to see if that envelope is still available.) Make sure you have an email address where I can contact you. I am out of stamps, but will do my best to mail all these Monday! This giveaway will close as soon as all envelopes are accounted for!

1. Baby goes to Becky
2. Pet (Dog and cat, don't have enough to separate) goes to Mary Ann
3. food goes to E
4. food goes to Smart Cents Mom
5. Betty Crocker/General Mills momofgandj
6. Health Goes to rskmom (I need your email, or you can send me one!)
7. Beauty
8. Paper Products Goes to Established in 2008
9. Paper Products Goes to bryantkls
10. Cleaning Goes to mothersjourney

EDIT: Several people's comments were for envelopes that were already gone (I was out to dinner and was unable to keep the post updated, I am sorry! Please choose another envelope on a first come, first serve basis. (I do have to keep my stash...that is why everyone sent the coupons in the first place... :)

Two left as of 8:00 A.M. Sunday.....

Success at the Drug stores

Well, I can't say I have limited coupons anymore!  I might even have almost as many as I started with! So I planned a couple of drug store trips today.

Walgreens

I had ordered my 20 free prints, and 4 8x10 scrapbooking pages (I got one free and the others were 20%, think Christmas presents).  The pictures came to $12.58.  I  picked up 3 tubs of wipes (can be used at school for cleaning). The paper cutter was on clearance for $1.87, and I also picked up another softsoap.  My total was over $25 before coupons.  I paid $20.76.  I received $9 in RR and have a $10 mail in rebate for the pictures.  The rebate was sent to me by one of my readers/fellow blogger.  So I spent a  real OOP of around $1.76 for all this!

Riteaid

I didn't do as well here, but still good!  I had to get the medicine, so it worked out.  I spent $18.76, and I will get $12.00 in rebates from Riteaid.  So $6.76 OOP, and the medicine was $4.99 of that!

I usually shop at the drug stores at the beginning of the week, but I didn't have any coupons then, and I have been really busy this week with school!

Possible Super Double Coupons 8/26 at Harris Teeter

It seems that Harris Teeter wants our coupons this month.  I have seen several rumors that there will super doubles starting next week.  Check back Tuesday or Wednesday for some great matchups!

Happy Shopping!

More Generosity

 

THANKS!

Man! I have really enjoyed checking the mail this week! (I can't wait until school settles down, and I have time to use all these coupons. I can now add South Carolina and Tennessee to the states that I have received coupons from! I think that makes 7!

I won!!! Again!

I won another blog giveaway today! I guess my luck hasn't been all bad this week! Check out this cute little girl's purse, and I have a special little girl who starts kindergarten soon who will love this. Keep entering giveaways, and you too will win eventually!

Thanks The Suburban Jungle!

Bargain Meal(s)of the Week at Harris Teeter

Harris Teeter has been making the bargain meal a little easier with their meal deals! But I want to still try to bring you some interesting alternatives!

Meal of the Week for $5.99:
2 lb. Chuck ground beef
8 ct. HT buns
8 oz. HT cheese singles
16 oz. HT baked beans
24-32 oz. HT frozen potatoes

I did some searching and adapted another recipe that sounds delicious (except I don't eat shrimp, forgive me)!

Shrimp Quesadillas

Ingredients:

•   tablespoon butter
• 2-pound bag frozen raw shrimp , thawed and tails removed (Buy One get Two free!)
  
• 1 clove chopped garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
• 1 lemon cut in half
  
• 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (this could be substituted for less hot peppers and taco sauce, because adobo chiles can be spicy, and sometimes I even use rotel tomatoes instead of peppers)
•  6 Mission corn/flour tortillas  ($1.69-$.55/1 08/09 SS)
• Shredded Cheese to taste
  

Directions:

1. In a large, deep skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic,  salt and pepper. Increase the heat to high and cook, stirring often, until the shrimp are just turning color, about 4 minutes. Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp.
2. In a small bowl, chop the chipotles with the adobo sauce. Spread the peppers in a thin layer on each tortilla. Cover half of each tortilla with a single layer of shrimp. Sprinkle the cheese over the shrimp; fold the tortillas in half.
3.   In a large nonstick skillet, cook 2 quesadillas, cheese side down, over medium-high heat until golden, about 2 minutes on each side.
   
   I love chicken quesadillas, and I am sure (if you like shrimp) these are just as tasty! The original recipe that I adapted this from was by Lindsay Tkacsik. (I try my best to give credit to others genius!)
   
   For other meal ideas, check out Erin at $5 dinners!

Fraudulent Use

You all know I want to do my best to be honest and follow the rules, so I decided after much thought to write this post.

I think someone or something has been fraudulently clicking on my sidebar ads (many clicks like 10-15 in a very short period of time), and this has caused my advertising account to be disabled. I may or may not be reinstated. I am asking my readers very politely that if I am reinstated, please only click on an ad if it has particular interest to you. Do NOT just click ads for fun or if you think it helps me. Clearly, that is not what the ads are for. I do think that my clicks have increased somewhat, because my readership has increased too (yea!). I truly hope this isn't why my account was disabled.

Google Adsense is a great company, and they keep track of the ads that interest us. I do not earn enough money through advertising to make a real difference, just enough to help supplement my giveaways and blog design. As a matter of fact, I was scheduled to receive my first payment soon (so I will never receive any money if I am not reinstated). I decided to share this with my followers in case someone was fraudulently clicking unknowingly. It is perfectly OK to click on an ad that interests you, as a matter of fact, that is why they are there. It is not OK to click on an ad because someone tells you to, or to help increase someones profit. This is true of any website.

I do want to make something clear : I do not write this blog simply for the money or any kind of compensation (although I do have ads and work with My Blog Spark), I write it because I enjoy it. The ads were a great bonus, and I was looking forward to receiving my first check to pay for my blog design. Just so you don't worry too much, whether I get reinstated or not, I do plan continue to write this blog!

Kroger Giveaway Winner is...

Using random.org, I choose number 14, Steph. Check your email for details on how to receive your gift card!

Thanks to all who entered, and good luck for next time!

Generous Readers and Friends

 

I received four envelopes and 1 BOX of coupons today that cost over $7 to ship!

So far I have received envelopes from Utah, Florida, West Virginia, Massachusetts, and North Carolina! Thanks ladies for reading my blog, and caring enough to spend your valuable time and money for me!

All I can say is THANKS!

Walgreens 4 Day Sale

When you spend $25 in products, you will receive a bonus $5 RR. I think this is $25 before coupons, or at least it was last time. Teamed up with some of the sales this week, this might make for a great deal! I am planning to go tomorrow when hubby gets paid, and the store gets a delivery. If anyone finds out about before or after coupons, post a comment and let the rest of us know!

Happy Shopping!

Generous Readers and Friends

Just because so many of you expressed your shock at the loss of my binder.  I will be posting pictures of my generous friends' and readers' gifts to me.  Today, one envelope came from a fellow teacher in Florida.  Another came from a nice woman on Hot Coupon World.  A coworker also brought me a bag of a few inserts.  There are still tons of good-hearted people out there!

 

Harris Teeter 8/19 Matchups

This seems kind of slow after triple coupons, but we all need a break now and then!

B1G2:
2 lb. bag ez peel white shrimp, limit 6
California sweet strawberries, 1 lb. package

E-Vic Item of the Week:
Minute Maid 10 pack juice 0.99, limit 1

Meal of the Week for $5.99: Not a bad deal....
2 lb. Chuck ground beef
8 ct. HT buns
8 oz. HT cheese singles
16 oz. HT baked beans
24-32 oz. HT frozen potatoes

BOGO:

12 pack Coke products- $2.99

64 oz. Ocean Spray Juice Cocktail -$1.89 .55/1 04/19 RP

Wisk Detergent- $3.74/1 $1.50/1 or $1.50/2 07/12 RP

BC fruit snacks- $1.44/1 $.50/2 08/09 SS

Budweiser wing or bbq sauce- $1.89/1 $1/1 08/09 SS

Hellmann's mayo- $2.49/1 $.60/1 08/02 RP

Hamburger Helper- $1.09/1 $.75/3 08/09 SS

Meats:

Smithfield bacon 2/$6= FREE $3/1 IP (Sign up at the Smithfield website)

Ben and Jerry's or Starbucks ice cream 2/$6 $1/1 08/09 RP or
$2/1 06/21 SS

Yoplait 10/$5 $.40/6 08/09 SS2

Sunny D 0.99 $.25/1 07/19 SS

Sargento string cheese 2/$7 $.40/1 08/09 SS

Breyers yo-crunch 2/$5 $.75/1 08/02 SS

Blue Bunny frozen yogurt bars 3/$10- $2/1 08/02 SS

Mission corn tortillas 1.69 $.55/1 08/09 SS

Cheez-its 2/$4 $.75/1 IP

Snyder's 100 calorie snacks 2/$6 $1/1 07/26 SS

Campbell's chunky soups 3/$5 $.75/4 08/16 SS

Hormel Compleats 2/$4 $.75/1 08/16 SS

Poptarts 2/$4 $1/2 Kellogg's Fuel For School

Clean and Clear $2 off $2/1 IP

Fructis 2/$5 $.75/1 08/16 RP

Purex 77 oz. powder 2.99 $.35/1 08/16 SS

Last Full Day to Win a $30 Gift Card to Kroger

This giveaway ends tomorrow at Noon.  I hope you all enter, so I can get more chances to giveaway great prizes!  My Blog Spark wants you to have your gift card in time to visit the Mega Sale!

Giveaway Winners

And the winner of the $5 swagbucks Amazon gift card is Skippee, # 39.

Three Fiber One winners are:

#1 Sara
#6 BentoForKidlet
#25 Astad

I have sent out messages to all winners. If I don't here from these winners within 24 hours, new winners will be drawn.

Don't forget to enter the drawing for the Kroger card giveaway!

Free Walgreens Poster

 

I just ordered this poster of our St. Thomas vacation from last year.  It only cost me $2.13 for shipping! Check out Walgreens Photo Deals for this week!

Lowes Foods Coupon Matchups 8/19

 I am starting to miss the great sales at Lowes foods!

5 for $5:
Blackberries 6oz (Great Price)
Raspberries 6oz
Michelina's Entress
Tony's Frozen Pizza  $.50/1 6/7 SS
Pillsbury Grands Jr  $.30/2 8/9 SS
Chef Boyardee  $1/1 IP

Meat:
Boneless Top Round London Broil - $1.99lb
Sandersons Farm Split Chicken Breast - $.99lb
Alaskan Crab Clusters - $3.99lb
 
Packaged Meat:
Oscar Mayer All Beef Bologna - B2G3 - $8.98 for 5 (must buy 5)

Produce:
Seedless Watermelon - $2.99
Cucumbers - $.50

Dairy/Frozen:
Edy's Ice Cream - B1G1 - $2.70 sale price
Pepperidge Farm Layer Cakes - B1G1 - $2.50 sale price

Other:
Doritos - B1G1 - $1.99 sale price
LF Water 24pk - $2.99
Kellogg's Cereal (Raisan Bran, Mini Wheats, Corn Flakes) - B1G1 - $1.73 sale price (Various Coupons)
LF Bread - $.89
White House Applesauce - $1.50   $.75/2 8/16 SS
Hormel Completes - $2.00  $.75/1 8/16 SS

Blog Hop Favorite Recipe

 This is one of my hubby's favorite from my mother-in-law.

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!

Success with Limited Coupons

 

I got all this at Food Lion for $2.43!  I saved almost $10 by using a $3 bacon printable coupon and 3 $1 Food Lion Printables.  This shows there still can be savings for newbies and people with limited coupon access!

 

I went through all the coupons I have been given (quite a few but not a great variety) and the new coupons that came out yesterday, so I went to Harris Teeter triple coupons again.  I also had a $2.50 catalina coupon off my entire order.  I spent $7.29 on all this, and saved over $34.  There are at least 5 school lunches there, as well as several other things!

P.S.  I keep looking around in people's carts for my binder....what would I do if I saw it?

Menu Plan Monday

Monday-Dinner out with hubby
Tuesday-Turkey Alfredo (I told you I would finally make the turkey breast!)
Wednesday-Dinner with friends
Thursday-Brunswick Stew
Friday-Homemade Pizza
Saturday-Cheeseburgers on the grill

For more Menu ideas, check out Organizing Junkie.

Walgreens Photo Deals for this Week

Check out Sara at Learning the Frugal Life for details on some great photo deals for this week.  I know I will be ordering some pictures!

Name my blog

Well, I really want to stick with couponteacher, but the domain name couponteacher.com and thecouponteacher.com are already taken.

I have thought about going with shellycouponteacher.com or nccouponteacher.com.

For some reason, I am hung up on the .com instead of another like .net.

Any additional ideas or input. I have been seriously considering getting my own domain this month. Of course, nothing else will change!

CVS and Walgreens Rebuilding

Well, I did great at Walgreens and OK at CVS today.

Walgreens

I had one $3 RR, and I used it to buy a Softsoap NutriSerum. 

OOP $1.27 received a $4 RR

I used that $4 RR to buy my two papers (not too many coupons this week).

OOP $.28

I saved a total of $7.80, but have no leftover RR. I think this was great, because I would have spent $4 at the paper machine to get my newspapers anyway!

CVS

CVS was a little more expensive.  I started with a $5 off $20 purchase and a $5 printable for the L'Oreal. I just bought the two L'Oreals in the first transaction. 

OOP $12.70 but I received a $10 ECB

Then I bought all the school supplies.

OOP $0.76 and I received almost $10 in ECB to use

I feel a little better having a few ECBs today!  I also wrote CVS customer service to see what might be done about my lost/stolen ECB.

Kroger Mega Savings Event and Giveaway CLOSED

MyBlogSpark has been up to it again ( I just love getting their emails!). This time they have teamed up with General Mills and PepsiCo to sponsor an amazing Mega Savings event and giveaway for my readers. They have given me and one of my lucky readers a $30 gift card to Kroger!!!!!

I am extremely jealous of my readers that have a Kroger nearby. The closest one to me is 67 miles! But, my mom has one very close by, so I have teamed up with her to bring you some brags. Last weekend, I gave my gift card and some great coupons to my mom. Together, we are going to get some great deals at Kroger using Coupon Mommies matchups. Your ad may vary from area to area, so be sure to check it out before shopping!

This event is so great, my mom got all this for just over $20! (Check out the Fiber One Yogurt, I told you she liked it!)

The Mega Savings Event is taking place at the Kroger Co., Family of
Stores Aug. 16th thru Sept. 2nd - Click here to see a list of participating stores.

If you are not familiar with this promotional offer, here is how it works: when you buy 10 participating brands and use your Shopper Card at check out you instantly save $5. And there is no limit on the number of rewards per transaction! Look for the double yellow tags in-store.

Participating brands include: AMP Energy, Aquafina, Betty Crocker Baking
Mixes,Betty Crocker Fruit Snac ks, Cascadian Farms Cereals and Bars,
Cap'n Crunch, Cheerios, Cheetos, Chex Mix, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa
Puffs, Dole Juices and Juice Drinks, Fiber One, Fritos, Gatorade, Golden
Grahams, Green Giant, Hamburger Helper, Life , Lipton Tea, Nature
Valley, Old El Paso, Pepsi family of 2 Liters, Pillsbury, Progresso,
Propel, Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Quaker Chewy Bars, Starbucks, Sobe Life
Water, Totino's, Trix, Tropicana, Yoplait and MORE!

Here are some great examples of different product combinations for
breakfast, lunch, dinner or anytime that are at a great price point:

Breakfast: Cheerios, Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Pillsbury Toaster Strudel,
Tropicana Orange Juice and Yoplait

Lunch: Nature Valley Granola Bars, Cheetos, Fritos, Progresso Soup, and
Gatorade

Anytime: Betty Crocker Baking Mixes, Tostito's Chips & Salsa, Totino's
Hot Snacks, Pepsi 2 Liters

Dinner: Hamburger Helper, Green Giant, Pillsbury, and Lipton
Ready-To-Drink Tea

The best part of this whole event is that one of my lucky readers will get a $30 gift card too!

To enter:

1. You must follow or subscribe to my blog.
2. You must leave a comment telling me why you read my blog. Make sure I have access to your email address.

One entry per person. I will randomly select a winner for this Giveaway on August 20th at noon. I wish I had one card to give out to each of my wonderful followers, but good luck to all!

My Drug Store Picks/Scenarios

As you have probably read a million times by now, I have very few coupons this week, but I am going to make the best of it! This will be good for beginners to see that this can be done!

CVS

I have one ECB that my hubby had in his wallet, so I will start with that, and do separate transactions to get the school supplies for free.

99 ecb wyb caliber or cvs/pharmacy filler paper 150 sheets (.99) LIMIT 2

.99 ecb wyb paper mate write bros. pens 10pk (.99) LIMIT 2

1.99 ecb wyb caliber recycled school box (1.99) LIMIT 2

1.99 ecb wyb caliber or cvs/pharmacy mini composition book 80 sheets (1.99) LIMIT 2

Sobe Life Water $1.99, Buy One Get One Free
BOGO IP which makes both free, if your store allows!

A few great deals that I may sit out on this week:

6.99 ecb wyb philips earhook headphones (6.99) LIMIT 1

Band-Aid, J&J Red Cross and Neosporin Products, Buy 2 get $2 ECB LIMIT 5
$1/1 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Product 5/17 RP
$1/1 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Product 8/2 SS

Walgreens

I have a $3 RR to start, and I am going to use that to buy a Soft Soap Nutri Serum $3.99 FREE after RR. Then I think I will use that $4 RR to buy my two newspapers.

Riteaid

Nothing too exciting this week!

It is a slow week, either that, or I need to build up some coupons so these deals look better!

Coupon Preview 8/16

Go to the Taylortown Preview to check out what coupons will be in this week's paper.  I, for one, cannot wait for this paper (you might get tired of my complaining about losing my binder, so I won't do that here :) .  It looks to have some great coupons.  Remember to get the biggest circulation paper you can for the best coupons!

Happy Shopping!

Insert Method of Couponing?

I am thinking of using a combination/insert method of coupon organization. Going through the inserts and choosing the coupons I will definitely use, and file them in a small organizer (that can be kept in my purse). Then file I would the inserts into a binder or box to be kept at home. Before shopping, I would the sales online to match up additional savings from the inserts. I am thinking this might save me some time, and maybe some future heartache. I rarely find unadvertised and clearance deals at the store anyway, because I usually see them posted somewhere else first!  But I have always clipped all my coupons, so I am not sure I will really stick to this method. What do you do? What do you think will work best for me, especially during the school year?

I would love to hear all your opinions on this matter!

Super Saturday Savings: Almost No Coupon Edition!

I guess I needed a little retail therapy after my binder loss yesterday, so here is what I did:



















I went to Old Navy and got 5 tank tops for $9.63!


















I went to Walgreens with one coupon. Spent $2.20 and got back $3 in RR.


















I spent a whopping 3 cents on these three notebooks at Office Max.


















I spent .82 after Food Lion Printable Coupons.


















I also grabbed a few things at Harris Teeter courtesy of Everprincess at HCW. This cost me a whopping .20!


















I hit the jackpot at Office Depot. It was teacher appreciation day, and I didn't even know it! I got all this for $1.07 (lots of freebies), including a free breakfast (not pictured because it is in my belly.)

Whew....I am feeling better already!

A Post of Thanks for Kindness Shown

First of all, I would like to thank all of my readers who mourned a little for me when I lost my binder yesterday. Still no sign of it.

Second, I would like to thank a few fellow bloggers who are planning to help me out with some coupons in the mail.

Ann
Sara
Samantha
Kristi

A Big Thanks!

Third, I wanted to say thanks to Emileigh at church for combing through her coupons to bring me Sunday.

Last but definitely not least, I want to say a special thank you to a local Harris Teeter friend. She saw my post on Hot Coupon World and met me this morning at the store to give me some inserts. All I can say is WOW! Thanks to everprincess. I hope we run into each other again soon!

I was very upset yesterday, but I am beginning to see today what giving really means! I have a great network of people who care, and I wanted to say, I love you all!

I found this site---anyone used it?

This site claims to have complete inserts that can be ordered.  I am considering picking a few up, due to the loss of my binder.  Has anyone heard of it or used it?

Ebates

I am getting my Big Fat Check from Ebates sometime soon! It is for $10.21. If you haven't joined yet, you are missing out on a great way to get cash back from your online purchases!

Harris Teeter Bitter Sweet Success

So, here is what I got at Harris Teeter, when I left my coupon binder there.  It was pretty great, but definitely not worth losing my binder!

OOP $3.32, because I bought one big Wishbone on accident (otherwise it would have been $2 less).  Saved $28.xx

 

I guess this is my reminder that many things in life are more important than coupons! I may try to exchange the wishbone, but I might not be shopping too much in the next few weeks until I get some coupons built back up!

A Sad Thing...

A sad thing happened to me today, and I needed to blog about it, because I knew you all would understand.

I left my coupon binder in a cart, I left the store for 10 minutes, and when I came back, it was GONE!

I searched all the carts and left my phone number with customer service, but I know in my heart that it is gone for good.

All those coupons, hours of cutting, and the worst is the $20 in Extra Care Bucks....

I just feel sick to my stomach.  I know it is probably silly and in the grand scheme of life that, it will be fine, but that doesn't stop the tear that is rolling down my cheek right now.

Thanks for listening like always! Shelly

*Edit- Just called in again, and still no sign of it. Going tomorrow to check again with customer service. I am beginning to realize what a loss this is.  I had 4 free blockbuster movie coupons, $10 off a $10 purchase at JCPenney, and all my unused rebate forms in that binder as well as many many other things.  I have been printing coupons like a madwoman today, I guess you could say I am addicted...*

Reminder: Giveaways

Don't forget, I have two giveaways going on right now.  Both end on Tuesday, August 18th. 

$5 Amazon Gift Card
Fiber One Yogurt Pack

Bragging Post

Ok, so I am stuck at a rainy beach today, a long way from the nearest Harris Teeter.  I know that some of you have been there already.  Leave a comment bragging on your great deals or if you found any new matchups!  Thanks for helping me get my fix!

Lowes Foods 8/12 Matchups

 Thanks to Hot Coupon World for the Ad Preview


It seems like another slow week, but be sure to check out instasave coupons.  There are some great coupons on school supplies right now!

Buy 10 get $5 off:
LF Frozen Veggies - $1.25
LF Rice - $2.00
LF Peanut Butter - $3.99
LF Canned Tomatoes - $1.00
LF Dish Detergent - $3.29
LF Frozen Novelties - $2.00
LF Cereal - $1.75
LF Tub O' Fake Butter - $2.50
Paws Dog Food - $6.99
LF Canned White Chicken - $2.50
LF Frozen Potatoes - $1.50
Paws Cat Food - $7.99
Colgate Premium Toothpaste - $2.49 $1/1 8/9 SS
Head & Shoulders - $3.49 $1/1 8/2 PG
Bounty Paper Towels - $11.99
Cheemo Pierogies - $2.00
Nestle Pure Water - $3.33 $1.50 IP
Charmin Bath Tissue - $11.99
Jose Ole Taquitos - $3.99
Red Barron Pizza - $4.44 $1/1 8/2 SS
Sunny D 128oz - $2.50
Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers - $3.00 $2.50 IP (I didn't get this!)
Aquafina/Diet Pepsi 6pk - $3.00
Huggies Goodnights - $14.99

Buy 3 select Kraft get $3 off:
American Singles 12oz or 16oz - $1.50 w/ 3 week coupon

Buy 3 American Singles, use 3 week coupon + $1/2 8/9 RP = $.50 for 3 or $.18 each

Shredded Cheese 7-8oz - $2.99
Chunk Cheese 8oz - $2.99
Cracker Cuts 5oz - $2.99
Cheese Cubes 5.8oz - 6.4oz - $2.99

Meat:
T-Bone Steak - $4.88lb
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.89lb
Boneless Center Cut Pork Chop - $1.99lb

Packaged Meat:
Oscar Mayer Bologna - B1G1 - $1.30 sale price
Ball Park Franks - B1G1 - $1.65 sale price $1/2 7/26 RP
Carolina Pride Bacon - $2.00

Seafood:
Carolina Medium Shrimp - $3.99lb
Gorton's Crunchy Breaded Fish Filets - B1G1 - $2.49 sale price
Gorton's Fish Tenders - B1G1 - $2.49 sale price
Gorton's Crunchy Breaded Fish Sticks - B1G1 - $2.49 sale price
Gorton's Signature Grilled Filet Tilapia - B1G1 - $2.24 sale price

Produce:
Cantaloupe - B1G1 - $1.74 sale price

Dairy/Frozen:
Florida Natural OJ - $1.99
Breyers Ice Cream - B1G1 - $2.61 sale price $1/2 IP
Breyer's Yogurt - $.33
Aunt Jemima Pancakes - B1G1 - $1.25 sale price

Other:
LF Potato Chips - B2G3 - $4 for 5 (must buy 5)
LF Cooking Oil - B1G1 - $1.56 sale price
Mott's Apple Juice - B1G1 - $1.35 sale price
LF Soda 12pk - $1.99
LF Mushrooms - $1.29
Hunt's Tomatoes - $1.00
Hunt's Family Sauce - $1.00
Hunt's Tomato Sauce - $.50

Drug Store Success!

Walgreens

 

 

These pens were free after coupon.  I only paid .14 tax!

Riteaid

  

I got all this for around $8 and should get $7 back in rebates!

 

Priceless Pictures

  

This is me with my hubby at Lake Lure this spring.  He surprised me with a mini-trip to Chimney Rock and a boat ride on the lake. This is the lake where Dirty Dancing was filmed.  He is such a sweetie!

 

While you are here, I have two great giveaways going on, please enter if you like!

$5 Amazon Gift Card

Fiber One Yogurt Gift Pack

Another Great Giveaway!!!

Let me just tell you that August is going to be a month for giveaways around here, so keep your eyes peeled. My Blog Spark has teamed up with me, the Coupon Teacher, to offer some great giveaways!

This one is a prize pack from Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt.

I received my package in the mail yesterday, and promptly went to store use my free coupon to try this. Delicious! I have been eating yogurt everyday for a month for health reasons (mostly what I can find on sale), and this is a good one. I really like Yoplait yogurts the best, but I had never tried this one before today. (the fiber can't hurt either...) My mom tried it too, and she said it was one of the best she ever tasted. She loved the small size and great flavor! Yoplait and My Blog Spark are offering all my readers a $1.00 coupon. I am also excited to announce that My Blog Spark is offering three complimentary gift bags to my readers.

To enter, please tell me, what is your guilty snacking pleasure? Mine is ice cream, but yogurt is much better for me.

Make sure you leave me your email. Three winners will be randomly selected on August 18th, one week from today. Good Luck to all!

NC Giveaway Winner

Result: 7 

Elizabeth is the winner.  Congratulations!  Please email me with your address as soon as possible.


Thanks!

Harris Teeter 8/12 Matchups (TRIPLES!)

 After spending all afternoon on my research, I don't have the brain power left to find a good scenario for using triples and the GM offer at the bottom.  Feel free to leave me a comment with any good ideas.  I will be out of town for the first day of triples, so hopefully my HT will still have stock left on Thursday!

My Harris Teeter will not double or triple coupons that say DO NOT DOUBLE.  If I have included any matchups with these kind of coupons, keep in mind that they may not triple.  I usually just put that item back.

HT policy is to double 20 coupons PER DAY PER HOUSEHOLD. The registers are now programmed to do only 20 coupons per day. Let's all stick to the rules, so HT will continue to offer triples.

If the list looks confusing to you, go here to find common abbreviations for coupons.

eVic item 2 lb pkg HT Rancher Ground chuck $1.99 limit 1

Meal of the Week: Buy all 4 for $4.99
1 dz HT lg eggs
64 oz HT orange juice
12 oz pkg Gwaltney Sliced Bacon
6 ct HT english muffins

Free After Coupon:

McCormick Spices $1.55-$2.19  $.75/1  RP 5/10

Suave Deodorant- $1.47  $.50/1 8/2 RP

Wacky Mac - $1.59  $.75/1 IP

Lever 2000 - $1.99  $.75/1 8/02 RP

Mahatma Rice - $.89 - $1.50   $.75/1 IP 

French’s Yellow Mustard $1.50 $.50/1  5/10, 6/21SS

Uncle Bens Long Grain & Wild Rice  $2.25  $.75/1 7/26 RP

Wishbone Dressing - $1.99  $.75/1 8/02 RP

Wishbone Spritzer - $2.00  $.75/1 8/02 RP

Mt. Olive Pickles - $2.19   $.75/1 7/19 SS

Reach Floss, $1.39   $0.50 3/15 or 8/2 SS

GUM Toothbrush $1.99 $.75/1 8/9 RP

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner- $1.99  $.75/1 7/12 SS

ZonePerfect Bars $1.39  $.55/1 6/14 SS

Viva Big Roll Paper Towels 2.49  .85/1 6/28 SS

Solo Squared Cups - $2  $.75/1  06/21 SS

Curad kids bandaids - $1.49 $.50/1  07/26 SS

Dawn Dishwashing Liquid $1.39 $ .50/1 8/2 P&G

Lysol All Purpose Pourable- $2.50  $.75/1  07/12 SS

Pillsbury Grands Biscuits $1.00  $0.35/1 07/12 SS

Less Than $1

Hormel Pepperoni- $2.29  $.75/1 6/21 SS= $.04

Betty Crocker Warm Delights $1.66 $.50/1 6/28 SS =$.17

Suave Body Wash - $2.49  $.75/1 8/02 RP= $.24

French’s French Fried Onions, $2.49  $.75/1 3/29, 5/10 SS=$.24

Special K Pretzel Bars - $2.50  $.75/1 IP = $.24

Colgate toothpastes - various $2.50  $.75/1 07/26 SS= $.25

Degree antiperspirant $2.50  $.75/1 8/02 RP=$.25

Puffs Facial Tissue $1.00  $0.25/1 PG  8/02=$.25

Welch's Jelly - $2.59   $.75/1 IP =$.34

Vanity Fair Beverage Napkins $1.89  $.50/1 6/28 RP=$.34

Jack Daniel’s Barbecue Sauce $2  $.55/1  5/17 SS=$.35

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad - $1.50 $.40/1 IP=$.30

Knorr Rice Sides $1.55 ea $.75/2  8/02 RP=$.43 each

French’s Spicy/Honey Mustard $2.69 $.75/1 5/10 SS=$.44

Totino's Pizza Rolls 15 ct B2G3 $.35/1 7/12 SS, or 8/09 SS=$.46 ea WYB 5

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix - $1.66  $.40/1 IP = $.47

BC Frosting: $1.99  $.50/1 8/09 SS 2 = $.49

Pringles Super Stack $1.99 $.50/1 8/02 PG=$ .49

Hot Pockets/Lean Pockets- $1.99  $.50/1  05-17-09 SS =$.49 

Satin Care Shave Gel - $2.19 $.55/1  08-02-09 PG=$.54

Scrubbing Bubbles Cleaner $2.79  $.75/1  8/02 SS=$.54

Lysol Wipes - $3.49/2 BOGO $.75/2  08/09 SS= $1.24/2

Bounty paper towl $1.39 $.25/1 08/02 PG=$.64

Smucker Uncrustables  $2.95  $.75/1  8/09 RP =$.70

Jello 6  pudding and gelatin $2.50 $.60/1 08/09 SS=$.70

Sure Deodorant- $2.99  $.75/1 8/02 RP= $.74

Edge Shave Gel - $2.99  $.75/1 8/02 RP= $.74

Blue Bunny Ice Cream $2.99 (on sale, not sure of price)  $.75/1June All You=$.74

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Spray $2.99 $.75/1 IP=$.74

Yo Crunch Yogurt Multi Pak $3  $.75/1  8/02 SS=$.75

Hormel Pepperoni $ 2.99 $.75/1 6/21 SS= $.79

Earthgrains Bread - $2.50  .55/1 7/26 RP =$.85

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls 5ct - $1.50 $.40/2 8/9 SS = $.90

Chex Mix Bars $3.19 $.75/1 6/28 SS=$.94

Fantastik Cleaner 32 oz $3.19  $.75/1 8/02 SS=$.94

L’Oreal Kids Shampoo $3.19 $.75/1  6/28 RP=$.94

Betty Crocker Brownies $2 .00 $.75 7/19 SS = $1.75 /2

Cheez-It - $3.25  $.75/1 IP  = $1.00

Spray N Wash - $2.50 $.50/1  07/19 SS = $1

Less Than $2

Dole Fruit Jars - $2.79 $.55/1 8/09 SS = $1.14

Synder's Pretzel Sandwiches $3.49 $0.75 07/26 SS=$1.24

Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies - $2.89 $.55/1 7/12 SS=$1.24

Ball Plastic Freezer Jar, 5ct, $3.49  $.75/1 4/26 RP=$1.24

Swanson Chunk White Chicken $1.79  $.60/2  6/28 SS=$1.80/2

Total Cereal $3.65 $.75/1  8/09 SS=$1.40

To add to the triples excitement, GM is also running a promotion.

Save $5 wyb 15 select General Mills:
"Save $5 instantly when you buy ANY 15 participating* General Mills products using your VIC card. (Offer redeemed instantly at checkout. Products must be purchased in a singe shopping visit with your VIC cars. Limit (1) $5 Reward Per Transaction offer valid 8/12/09-8/18/09"

"*Participating Products: General Mills Cereal (Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Golden Grahams, Reese's Puffs, Trix, Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, Berry Burst Cheerio), Nature Valley Bars (assorted), Pillsbury (Grands biscuits, Crescent Rolls, Cinamon Rolls, Trad. Dinner Breads, Taster Scrambles and Streudels, Ready to Bake cookies, Savoring Bites, Golden Layers Biscuits) Chex Mix, Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers (w. sauce), Totino's roll and snacks (assorted), Old El Paso Dinner Kits, Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad, Spec. Potatoes, Supreme Brownie Mix, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Roll ups, Fruit shapes, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Stickerz, Cookie Mix, Warm Delights, Macaroni Grill Rest Favorities, Progresso Trad. Soup, Wanchai Ferry Dinner and meal Kits."

10 Hour Giveaway-NC followers only

I have a rebate form for $5 off a $10 produce purchase for NC residents only.  Leave me a comment telling me your favorite kind of fruit.  I will select a follower tonight at 9:00 P.M.   (Only NC residents and followers of my blog can participate.)  Happy Shopping!

Menu Plan Monday

Monday (company)-Grilled chicken, rice, fried squash, cottage cheese, and fresh sliced tomatoes.
Tuesday and Wednesday-Mom's choice at the beach!
Thursday-Spaghetti with meatballs
Friday-Chicken Bake
Saturday-I really am going to make the crockpot turkey breast....I really am! (This is the 3rd Saturday in a row I have said that!)

Herbed Turkey Breast (easy and delicious!)

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 T soy sauce
2 T finely chopped onions
1 T sage
1 t thyme
1 t marjoram
1/4 t pepper

In a saucepan, combine all ingredients listed above. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Pour over thawed turkey breast in crockpot. This will take several hours depending on size of breast and your crockpot settings. Make sure the turkey is cooked through before serving!

To see what other people are having this week, visit Menu Monday at Organizing Junkie.

For the price of 2 newspapers and 2 movie tickets....

Today, I bought two newspapers for $2 each.

And, I also received a voucher for 2 movies tickets (for the Axe purchases I made)...the tickets are valued at $8.50 each here...

Today I spent $21 and change which would pay for the papers and the movie tickets. But...you know this isn't the end to this story.....

I also got $30 worth of stuff at CVS (above)..... and....

I got this (a $7 value)......and.....

this would have cost me $10......and......

and I am still working within the same $21 total.....I got this

stuff at an $11 value........and.........

I got some treats for hubby at over a $20 value......

Boy do I love CVS and Walgreens! If you wonder how in the world I did this all, check out my post below on my drug store picks for this week. So, I got well over a $100 in stuff for $20! Oh and I still have $20 in ECB!!!