Friday Finals

There will not be any inserts in this Sundays papers. So take it easy and enjoy your holiday weekend. Maybe I can catch up on the ones I need to cut and file. I need a weekend off. That leaves more time to shop.

CVS Shopping

(2) gallons milk - $2.99

(2) Crest Toothpaste - $2.99

(1) Always Pantyliners - $1.49

Used:

2 $1/1 Crest Toothpaste P&G 08/28/11

1 Always Pantyliners CVS coupon FREE printed at the Kiosk

$5.00 Extra carebucks

I paid $4.68 and saved $8.49 on $13.45 retail. This was still under my milk budget for the week and my health and beauty needs. So more money goes toward food!

Tom Thumb

(1) Cheetos $1.49

(3) Chef Boyardi Beefaroni $1.25 – Store Coupon $0.89 each, $0.35 tripled SS 08/07/11

            -Final $0.54 each

(1) Clorox Bleach 92oz $2.59 – Store Coupon $2.29, $0.25/1 tripled SS 08/21/11

            -Final $1.54

(2) Whole Wheat Grands Biscuits $1.99 – Store coupon $0.99, $0.30 tripled Printable NLA

            -Final $0.54 each

(2) International Delight Creamer 30oz $3.39 – Store Coupon $2.49

            -Final $2.49 each

(1) 409 Cleaner $4.19 – Store Coupon $1.99, $0.50 Doubled SS 08/21/11

            -Final $0.99

I spent $11.91 and saved $13.13 on $25.04 retail. I knew how much it was going to be before I checked out. I forgot the $0.30 Grands coupon was going to be tripled so my total was less.This was a nice surprise at check out.

Kroger - Mega Event

1 lb. Chilis $1.59

2 .15lbs Grapes @0.99 lbs. - $2.13

(2) Raspberries $1.25 each

(1) 6 count Whole Wheat Sub Sandwich Bread $1.00

(4) Kettle Chips $2.49 – 4 $1/1 Kettle Chips RP 08/07/11

            -Final $1.49 each

(1) Nutella Spread $3.49 - $1/1 Nutella Printable

            -Final $2.49

(1) Hormel Ham lunchmeat $2.99 – MEI

            -Final $2.49

(3) Old El Paso Taco Shells $1.48 – MEI, $0.60/3 Kroger eQ

            -Final $0.78 each

(1) Old El Paso Taco Seasoning $0.82 – B2 OEP Taco Shells, G1 OEP Seasoning FREE Peelie

            -Final FREE

(1) Bounty Napkins $2.69 – MEI, $0.25/1 Tripled P&G 08/28/11

            -Final $1.44

(4) Ocean Spray Juice $2.49 – MEI, $0.55/1 $0.55 SS 05/15/11

            -Final $1.44 each

(1) Enviro Kids Cereal $2.49 – MEI, $.50/1 doubled ALL YOU Aug 11

            -Final $0.99

(1) Vans Waffles $2.49 – MEI, $.50/1 doubled Facebook Printable

            -Final $0.99

(4) Herdez Salsa $1.99 – MEI

            -Final $1.49 each

(5) Del Monte Tomatoes $1.00 – MEI

            -Final $0.50 each

 I won $1.00 off the spin and win wheel and had that taken off my final order. I spent $37.56 and saved $42.91 on $80.47 retail. The raspberries were not a planned item. I got them, since they were on sale for $1.25 each. I try to buy fresh produce when I can. I wash then freeze these to use in smoothies and muffins later in the year.

I went back to Tom Thumb to get a couple of items. They will only double or triple one coupon so since this is on my way back from taking my son to preschool I will stop by to pick up a few things to get the most savings.

I got:

(2) Whole Wheat Grands Biscuits $1.99 – Store coupon $0.99, $0.30 tripled Printable NLA

            -Final $0.54 each

(1) 409 Cleaner $4.19 – Store Coupon $1.99, $0.50 Doubled SS 08/21/11

            -Final $0.99

I spent $2.15 saved $6.12 on $8.27 retail. Saving 75% this time.

I spent $56.30 and saved $70.65 on $126.95 retail. How did you do this week? Did you get any freebies or great deals? Link up to share your deals with everyone below!

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CVS 08/23/11

(1) Kraft Miracle Whip Salad Dressing $2.00

(1) Hydro 5 blade 4 pack $8.49 – Printed $5.00 ECB

(4) Skippy Peanut butter $1.66 Raincheck

Used:

$5.00 ECB

$1/1 Kraft Mayo RP or SS in August

$2/1 Hydro Blade multipack

2 $1/2 Skippy peanut butter RP 07/31/11

I paid $7.13 and saved $23.51 on $30.64 retail from CVS.

Wal-Mart 08/24/11

I wanted to stock up on a few items at Walmart that normally don’t have coupons for like beans. We make a lot of beans for the winter, and I am thinking of starting a fall garden. I would have purchased more wipes, but that is all they had.

(1) Strawberries - $1.68

(1) Navy beans 1lb. - $1.00

(1) Black beans 1lb. - $1.00

(1) Pinto beans 1 lb. - $0.78

(1) Red Kidney beans 1lbs - $1.36

(1) Lentils 1lb. - $0.92

(1) Pull ups $9.47 – I forgot my coupon for these

(4) Pull ups wipes $1.64 – 4 $1/1 Q SS 08/14/11

            -Final $0.64 each

(1) All You Magazine $2.49 – $0.25/1 10% off RP 06/19/11

            -Final $2.24

(2) Eight ‘O Clock Coffee - $4.88 – I didn’t give him my Q for $2/2 for the coffee

I paid $30.77 and saved $4.25 for $35.02 retail. Obviously I was not on my ‘A’ game when checking out at Wal-Mart this time. I could have used the extra $3.50 I would have saved had I use my coupons. Darn. Oh well I have them for next time.

Kroger Mega Event 08/25/11

Ok due to my coupon mess up at Wal-mart I curtailed my spending at Kroger. I did some research while I was at the store to plan for another shopping trip next Tuesday before the Mega event ends. MEI = Mega Event Item $0.50 off

(1) Gallon Milk $2.39

(2) Sunny D $0.99 – MEI, 2 $0.25 Tripled SS 08/07/11

            -Final $0.24 each

(8) Del Monte Tomatoes $0.50 – MEI

            -Final $0.50 each

(2) Nesquik Chocolate Drink Mix $1.09 – 2 $0.50/1 doubled RP 06/05/11

            -Final $0.09 each

(2) Aunt Annies Mac and Cheese $1.00 – 1 $1/2 Q Catalina Printed

            -Final $0.50 each

(4) Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade $1.00 – 4 $0.50/1 doubled RP 07/24/11

            -Final FREE

I spent $8.09 and saved $24.32 on $32.41 retail worth of groceries 75% savings. I even bought real food this time. I am stocking up on tomatoes for this winter. I make lots of soups, stews and chilis. We will need the tomatoes for those items.

All together this week I spent $45.99 on groceries and diapers and saved $52.08. How did you do this week? Any great savings? What Freebies did you find. Share your trips here so we can all learn together. LINK UP below

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To start things off this week had been pretty good until yesterday. I seem to have broken my pinky toe on my left foot. It hurts so badly. I am sitting typing to you with an ice pack on my blue and purple toe. Thank goodness it is summer and I can get away with wearing flip flops everywhere; however, it is a challenge with a very active two year old. With all of his toys lying around the floor has made for an exciting time trying to navigate through the house without hitting my toe on anything.

Kroger Shopping 08/10/11

(4) Domino Brown Sugar $0.62 on clearance

(2) Domino Confectioner Sugar $0.62 on clearance

(3) Loaves Bread Discount Bin

(1) Pine Sol $1.89

(1) Coke 20 oz. $1.59 – 1 Q for Free Coke for using Recycle machine outside Kroger

            -FREE

(5) Yoplait Yogurt 4 Pack $1.88 – 5 $0.50/1 Q doubled 4 Pack Yoplait Yogurt

            -$0.88 each or $0.22 each cup

(1) Kroger Multigrain Chips $2.50 - $0.40/1 Kroger eQ

            -Final $2.10

(4) Welch’s Jelly $1.99 – 4 $0.35 tripled Welch’s Jelly

            -Final $0.94 each

(2) David Sunflower seeds $1.00 - $1/2 All You Magazine

            -Final $0.50 each

(1) Energizer 4 pack AA batteries $9.03 - $1/1 Energizer batteries

            -Final $8.03

I spent $28.00 and saved $20.71 on $48.71 retail. We have been buying Rechargeable batteries to replace all of our batteries. These are just a few dollars more and you can get many more uses out of them instead of throwing them away after one use. We feel this is better for the environment.

CVS Shopping

CVS did not go as planned at all. I didn’t have enough items to qualify for my $5/$25 so I went back to get a couple of things and I still didn’t have enough after check out. Since I was in pain from my toe, I just checked out and left. This has left me a little over budget this week.

(2) Herbal Essence Shampoo and conditioner $2.49

(1) Maybelline Mascara $4.99

(2) Edge Shave Gel $1.99

(1) Pampers EZ ups $8.99

(1) Candy $0.33

Coupons used:

2 $1/1 Herbal Essence Shampoo or conditioner

2 $.55/1 Edge Shave cream

1 $1/1 Maybelline mascara

$1/1 CVS Maybelline

ECBs Used:

$5.00 ECBs

ECB received:

$5.00

I spent $14.25 and saved $8.68 on $22.93 retail. I thought I had a $2.00 off pampers diapers however it was for 60 count or larger that didn’t work. I didn’t get to my $25.00 mark and I received rain checks on several items they were out of. I am not very happy about this trip today.

Tom Thumb Shopping

(10) Pepperidge Farm Goldfish 2 for $4 – $1.00 each Tom Thumb Coupon

            -Final $1.00 each – for birthday

(1) Odwalla drink $1.99 - $0.35/1 tripled  All You

            -Final $0.94

(2) International Delight Creamer $3.29 - $2.48 Tom Thumb Q

            -Final $2.48 each

(4) Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.99 - $1.78 Tom Thumb Q, $0.75/2 Q

            -Final $1.41 each

I paid $23.76 and saved $27.13 on $50.89 retail. The Goldfish is not counting against my weekly totals. These are for my sons Elmo Birthday party with a crayon and goldfish theme. These will be favors and snacks at the party. I am so excited. I can’t wait.

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I had a fantastic shopping week. I found many deals I am going to share with you today. I hope you will LINK up any shopping trips you had this week. I look forward to hearing from all of you.

It is still hot here. Although I love shopping, I am not enjoying getting out in this heat. Here are the stores I went to this week and here is how I did.

Walmart would not let me combine 2 V8 Fruit juice coupons and the V8 tea FREE twice. I had enough coupons to have 4 juices and 2 teas for free, but they would not honor it. So that is why it came out the way it did below.

Walmart 07/29/11

(1) Diapers $13.47

(3) V8 Fruit Fusion Juices $2.98 - 3 $1.50/1 V8 Juice Not sure when this came out

            -Final $1.48 each

(1) V8 Fruit Tea $2.98 – B2 V8 Juice G1 Tea Free

            -Final FREE

(4) Speed Stick Deodorant $0.98 – 4 $0.50/1 Speed Stick SS 07/24/11

            -Final $0.48 each

I spent $19.83 and saved $9.48 at Walmart on $29.31 retail. The diapers will last me for two weeks or longer.

Instead of going to CVS on Sunday like everyone else, I am waiting to go on Thursday or Friday. I normally get a coupon emailed to me for $4 off $20.00 or more or $5 off $25.00. Also my CVS doesn’t stock all the items on Sunday they hold back. If I go after Wed. that is when the truck comes they will usually replenish their stock. This is also easier to shop with not as many people in there.

CVS Saturday 07/30/11

(1) Kotex 18 ct Pads $3.49 - $2.00 ECBs printed

(4) Playtex Sport 18ct $5.29 - $10.00 ECBs printed, Spend $20.00 get $10.00 ECB

(1) Carmel $0.33 – to get me $25.00. It was close and they took the $5.00 off

Used:

1 $1/1 Kotex SS 07/24/11

2 $2.50/2 SS 06/19/11

1 $5/$25 CVS emailed coupon

2 $4.00 ECBs

Total spent in one transaction $5.98 received $12.00 in ECBs for next time. Total saved $20.40.

Tom Thumb shopping 08/01/11

I mainly went to Tom Thumb to get French bread for us to have Red Beans and Rice, my husband’s favorite dish from New Orleans. Since I was there, I decided to take advantage of a few deals.

(1) Loaf of Fresh Baked French Bread $1.59

(2) Nature Valley Granola Bars 12 ct $1.88 - $0.75/2 SS 07/17/11

            -Final $1.50 each

(4) Classico Pasta Sauce $1.49 – 2 $1/2 Classico Sauce SS 05/15/11

            -Final $0.99 each

(2) Honey Graham Crackers $1.99 - $1/2 Nabisco Honeymaid Crackers

            -Final $1.49 each

I spent $11.54 and saved $16.00 on $27.54 retail worth of groceries. I love Classico Pasta sauce. I have a lot of pasta right now and need some sauce to go with it.

Sprouts is where I get my produce and buy things found in bulk bins that do not have any packaging. This is a great way to save not only money, but also on packaging. I shop what is one sale in the bulk bins. I am still waiting for the multigrain pancake mix to go on sale. Yum.

Sprouts Shopping 08/03/11

(0.94) lbs Whole Wheat Flour @ $0.89 lb

            -Final $0.84

(0.89) lbs Quinoa @ $2.49 lb

            -Final $2.22

(3.82) lbs Grapes @ $0.99 lb

            -Final $3.78

(6) Pints of Blueberries @ $1.88

            -Final $11.28

(1) Stalk Celery $0.88

            -Final $0.88

I spent $19.00 for produce this week.  I use the Quinoa for a vegetarian dish during the week. I can get two meals out of one pound. I will take and wash the blueberries and dry them real well and freeze them. I will use them in muffins, pancakes and smoothies throughout the year.

Kroger 08/04/11

(2) Yoplait Yogurt 4 packs $1.88 each

(4) Dawn Dishwashing Liquid $1.39 – 4 $0.50/1 Doubled Any Dawn P&G 07/31/11

            -Final $0.39 each

(2) Disney Vitamins $6.99 – B1G1 in store, $1/1 Printable

            -Final $2.50 each

(3) Softsoap $1.00 - $0.35/1 tripled Softsoap SS 07/24/11

            -Final FREE

(4) Crest Toothpaste $1.00 - $0.50/1 doubled P&G 07/31/11

            -Final FREE

(2) Bounce Dryer Bar $4.99 - $2.00 off for buying two, 2 $0.50/1 doubled P&G 07/31/11

            -Final $2.99 each

(4) Dole Tropical Fruit $1.00 – 2 $0.50/2 doubled SS 07/24/11

            -Final $0.50 each – Plus $0.50 off next order for purchasing 3 cans

I used $2.00 OYNO coupon from purchasing 4 Crest.

And 2 $0.50 OYNO for purchasing 6 Dole Tropical Fruit.

I spent $14.01 and saved $48.47 on $62.48 retail. I saved 78%. This is one of my best shopping trips at Kroger so far. Should have received $2.00 off next check out for purchasing 4 Crest toothpastes, but two rang as toothbrushes. I didn’t realize this until I got home. Little face was not being the best baby at the store. I was pretty bummed.

CVS 08/04/11

Here is my awesome CVS trip!

(2) Gallons Milk $2.99 - $2.00 ECB printed
(1) Gillette Fusion Pro Razor $9.99 - Used at $4.00 coupon, $5.00 ECB printed
(2) Revlon Lip Sticks $5.79 each- Used 2 $1.00/1 Revlon Coupon, $3/$10 cosmetic purchase, $6.00 ECB printed
(1) Tums 72 count $4.99 - Used CVS coupon for FREE stomach aid

I used $13.00 in ECBs in one transaction and I had $4/$20 or more I loaded to my card.

I spent $3.55 and saved $28.99 on $32.54 worth of items retail. I had a lot of coupons print at the machine and they are sending me a coupon almost every week for some dollars off of $20.00 or more. This was the best trip for me combined with the Kroger trip above. I had a really good feeling about couponing after this week.


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It has been a while since I have posted. My computer would not let me log on yesterday. I called my awesome brother and he was able to log in remotely and fix my computer. Not only did he fix it, but it is running faster and better than before. Needless to say it took all day and I didn’t get a chance to post. If you need your computer fixed contact PC Doc. He is awesome.

Thanks to my new recent followers. I have tried to follow back, but the GFC is not working when I visit your page. I will keep trying to see if I can join. Thanks so much for joining my site.

Today is Friday Finals. I missed last week, since I was on vacation. I am back this week to share what I purchased. Kroger is where I did most of my shopping this week. If it has a + it was part of the Mega Event and I received $0.30 off. I have already reflected the $0.30 off in my price at the right.

(2) Ritz Crackers Whole Wheat $2.39 - $1/2 SS 05/15/11
            -Final $1.89 each

(6) Chef Boyardee Whole Wheat $0.69 – B1G1 – Q with Popcorn bowl, B3G1 All You June

            -Final $0.46

(1) Totinos Pizza Rolls $0.99 - $0.35 tripled received from manufacture just for calling

            -Final FREE

(4) Banquet Turkey Sausage $0.89

            -Final $0.89 each

(1.77)lbs Bananas $0.39 per pound

            -Final $0.69

(1) Kroger Natural Apple Juice $1.77

(3) Pillsbury Whole Wheat Biscuits $0.99 - $0.40/3 doubled SS 04/17/11

            -Final $0.72 each

(1) Banquet Frozen Chicken Nuggets $3.99 - $1/1 June All You Mag

            -Final $2.99

(1) Cheeto Puff $1.69

(2) Tositos $2.00 - $1/2 eQ from Kroger

            -Final $1.50 each

(1) Haribo Gummy Bears $1.00 - $0.30 printable No longer available

            -Final $0.10

(2) Betty Crocker Brownie Mix $1.69 –

(4) Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta $1.00 – 4 $1/1 Q’s SS 05/15/11

            -Final FREE unadvertised deal good until 7/25/11 at my store

(2) Oscar Mayer Turkey Sandwich Meat $3.29 - $1/2 SS 05/15/11

            -Final $2.79

I spent $31.02 and saved $45.60 on $76.62 worth of groceries retail. This is the best deal I have gotten for Chef. I didn’t see any matchups on any site for this deal. Normally the Whole Wheat is not included in the sale. I just purchased some at Tom Thumb not too long ago. This was a better deal and I had my coupon binder with me to know I had coupons for this product. I was able to get a much better deal. I am starting to buy healthier options buy purchasing whole wheat. The Banquet chicken nuggets were not listed on any sites either. I purchased the Cheetos for my daughter. She was not very cooperative while shopping so I used these to bribe her a little. I noticed the Cheetos rang first right before the Tostitos and the Kroger eQ printed on the receipt right after. I am wondering if I could have just purchased Cheetos and Tostitos.

CVS shopping – My Awesome diaper deal

I purchased Huggies diapers for $7.00 for 2 Jumbo packs of diapers this week. This makes them $3.50 each for diapers that will last me for two weeks.

Here is how I did it:

(2) Huggies diapers Receive $4.00 ECBs after purchase

            -Final $3.50 each

Last time I visited CVS I received a coupon for $3.00 off any $10.00 or more diaper purchase. I had two $2/1 Huggies diapers. I had $1.00 ECB and a $3.00 gift from CVS received on my birthday printed.

$18.00 – for 2 Diapers

-$3.00 – gift from CVS

-$3.00 - $3/$10 diaper purchase

-$1.00 -  ECB

-$4.00 – Q’s SS 06/12/11

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$7.00

$4.00 ECBs for next time.

In order to grow my ECB’s I am only using the ECBs I would get back from the transaction.

Be sure to link up any shopping trips you have this week. I like to see how everyone else did.

CVS Shopping

We have had a fun start to summer so far. We have gone  swimming in the pool in the afternoon. Since my husband’s laptop died on Friday, he decided to work from home on Monday. It was fun having him there another day. He was multitasking with work and things that needed to get done around the house.

I did a little shopping at CVS on Sunday. I decided to pick up the battery toothbrushes on sale. My daughter really wanted another one, since hers broke several months ago. When I got to the store they were all sold out. I was bummed. I saw the manager I think he recognized me, since I come in there a lot. He said they were cleaned out at midnight on Sunday. Then he said I could go to another CVS way across town to get one. I then asked when would they get another shipment in. He mentioned Wednesday. I said I would come back then. I told him how I wanted to get one for my daughter and he scanned the code on the rack and said he might have one in the back. He went to get one and then asked me if I wanted another. I said I could give one to my step son. I think he had a lot more in the back and they only put so much out for the Sunday rush. I will have to keep that in mind for next week.

My big goal with CVS is to get things we really need and grow my ECB’s. I could have had less OOP, but I really would like my ECB’s to grow for things I want, but may not need. I try to spend no more than $5.00 a week at CVS. This week I purchased milk at CVS cheaper than I can get it at the store. Milk is already in my budget.

So here is how I did this week:

 

Transaction #1: Sunday

(1) Milk $3.19

(1) Pulsar Tooth Brush $6.00

Coupon $3.00 – PG 06/05/11

Used $3.00 ECB – Previous week

Used $1.00 ECB –Previous week

OOP $2.19

Received $1.00 ECB - Milk

Received $3.00 ECB - Toothbrush

Transaction #2:

(1) Pulsar Tooth Brush $6.00

Coupon $3.00 – PG 06/05/11

Used $3.00 ECB – Previous week

OOP $0.00

Received $3.00 ECB

Transaction #3: Wednesday

(1) Milk $3.19

Used $1.00 ECB –Previous Sunday Transaction

OOP $2.19

Received $1.00 ECB - Milk

Transaction #4

(1) Lamisil Cream $9.99

Coupon $3/1

Used $3.00 ECB – Previous Transaction

Used $1.00 ECB –Previous Transaction

OOP $2.99

Received $5.00 ECB

In total I spent $7.37 and have $5.00 ECB’s for next week. With my next transaction I will get a $1.00 ECB for my bag tag. I have the Zyrtec Coupon for free Zyrtec next week. If they have it in stock to get $5.99 in ECB FREE. This will be a complete money maker. If all goes right I will have $11.99 in ECB next week stocked up. It has taken much restraint to get here. I hope to keep up the savings and keep it rolling. Let’s see how high I can make it go. I heard one person had $100.00 in ECBs. I would like to be able to go in and do all my shopping in one transaction and walk away with the same amount or more in ECBs.

Finals Friday will be tomorrow to share your deals for the week. Come back to link UP!

CVS Shopping

I did a lot of shopping today. Little face was ready to go this morning. I try to leave first thing in the morning when I drop my daughter off for school. Since we are out, we might as well do some shopping. I will post my other trips later this week.

It was a lot of fun. I went to CVS today. I haven’t been going there since I normally spend around $10.00 on items and I wasn’t really building my ECBs like I wanted. So I took a break for a couple of weeks and I am trying to buy things I really need or get things for free and build my ECB’s too. That means stopping when I have ECB’s in hand and not spending those on another transaction. CVS had Listerine and I have been waiting to buy some with an ECB incentive. I am glad they had one this week.

Here is how I did:

CVS Shopping and Kroger Shopping

I went to three stores yesterday early trying to beat the rain. I nearly made it, except I left the Pullups in the cart and didn't realize until I got home. I had to get back in my car and drive all the way back to the store. Thank goodness they were still in the cart where I left them. I was going to be a little ticked if I just paid $15.00 for Pullups and didn't have any to show for it.

I really only needed diapers yesterday but tried to squeeze in two other stores, since they were almost on the same block. First I headed to Kohl's and purchased some much needed shorts. I used a $10.00 off coupon my husband got when he bought a new swimsuit and sandals for a company "Team Building" event he was going to. I paid $6.48 with tax and saved $26.01.

I then headed to CVS to get the Kraft Mayo 2 for $4.00. I purchased

(1) 30oz regular Mayo $2.00

(1) 22oz Miracle whip $2.00

$1/2 Kraft Mayo
$1 ECB

Paid $2.00

This is a great deal, since this will last me probably all year. I like Mayo on my sandwiches and Miracle Whip with Tuna fish. It just tastes better that way. Before I would purchase Mayo at the dollar store for $1.00 for around 12-16oz. I just got four times as much for the same price.

Last I headed to Kroger. I wanted to purchase the Huggies deal where you purchase $15.00 and get $3.00 catalina ONYO. This will help stay within the $50.00 budget for next week. I am taking the $15.00 out of next weeks budget, since I purchased diapers twice this week and this would put me way over.

(2) Huggies Pullups $8.99 - $2/1 Printable Q, $1.50 Blinkie Q found at Tom Thumb
          - Final $7.24 each + $3.00 ONYO coupon

I also got a $2.00 off General Mills catalina for next time too. Also a $3.00 off Centrum Silver printed. I will probably not use that one. I now have $5.00 extra for next weeks shopping. It was worth me getting out on a rainy day. So if you count the free money I received the diapers were $4.74 each. I don't like to count my free money until I spend it.

Happy shopping. Link up on my Friday post below! I would love to see how you did this week.

CVS Shopping

Apparently little face did not want to go shopping today. So I had to try to make it fun. I brought new toys this time hoping this would help change up the shopping. Needless to say this was a short shopping trip at CVS. I just picked up a few items and we checked out. I could have come out cheaper out of pocket, but I really did not feel like breaking up the transactions. I have more to spend next time I visit.

Here is how I did:

CVS Shopping

Yesterday I needed coffee. The thunderstorms rolled in at 3:00 am in the morning. Which normally would just wake up the average person, but... we purchased a weather radio several years ago that makes a louder beeping noise than an alarm clock when it goes off. You can absolutely forget about going right back to sleep after that. It scares you have to death when you hear that sound and I sit up in bed to hear what it has to say. Fearing the worst, praying for the best. I kept getting up checking outside to see what size hail we were getting. Pea, marble, golf ball, quarter….. it depends on if you are using the money scale or the ball scale. It is not official which one to use.

We had a very busy Sunday needless to say. We went to church, then Brownies after that and a pizza birthday party after that. Even though I was super busy I managed to sneak in some CVS shopping between events. I took little miss with me to show her how I do this CVS shopping thing. She was very excited to see mommy in action. Also I saw two people there trying to decide what kind of toothpaste to by. I decided this is a learning opportunity and showed them if they bought the same brand, but the one over on the other shelf they could get money back through ECB’s and buy something else. And I showed them a few more items they may want to pick up that were on sale also.

Milk was on sale this week at CVS. I am so excited about this since I have a coupon for the brand of milk they sell at CVS. So this makes it as much as it is in the store. I didn’t have a plan, since I was just going in between events. My goal was try to get the milk for free or close to free.

Here is how I did:

CVS Shopping

CVS Shopping

I was excited to receive our Free Friday paper again this week. This week was lucky since it had 3 Smart Source inserts. However, the paper doesn’t always include all the ads. There was no CVS add in the paper for me to plan my Sunday shopping trip. So I went to Simply CVS for the weekly sales flyer. She always has it posted early.

There wasn’t a lot I wanted at CVS this week. I went there without a plan in mind and I brought extra coupons to see what I could work out. I was excited I had $6.99 in ECB’s to spend from last week. Shopping was more difficult, since they had not put up the sales tags yet. I had to take the sales flyer with me and go to the scanner to see if some of the items qualified.

Here are my results:

CVS Shopping

Big name change today! Thanks to my husband who pointed out the obvious to me. I always compare how many pounds of food I can get to the cost of the item. This week I bought almost a pound of pasta for $0.19. I think that is a pretty good deal to get a pound of food for $0.19.

I went to CVS on Sunday with only a $1.00 ECB. Here are my results: