Stay at Home Moms Money Savers

We Are Moving and Changing

2009-12-09T06:43:00.002-06:00

When I first started this blog nearly a year and a half ago I was not at all blog savvy. I came up with what I thought was a cute name and it wasn't until I ordered business cards for the first time that I realized I had like the longest url in history!! LOL

At that time I talked to my hubby about changing my name and moving to Wordpress and he was all for it but I kind of chickened out.

So a few days ago we were having a discussion about my blog and ultimately decided to just go ahead and do it. I have really wanted a shorter url for a long time and there are many things that can be done on wordpress that can't be done on blogger.

So with out further adieu, you can now find us at Southern Illinois Money Savers.

I personally think that simoneysavers.com is just a little shorter than stayathomemomsmoneysavers.blogspot.com! :)

Hope to see you there!

Kerosotes Theaters Five Buck Club

2009-12-08T06:59:00.003-06:00

My best girlfriend messaged me on Facebook the other day and asked me if I was part of the Kerasotes Five Buck Club. Knowing that I love movies and love to save money she was sure I would be interested and she was right.

These days we don't go to the movies often. It is just too darn expensive! Yet every once in a while we go on a date night or a movie comes out that the girls are just dying to see and we go.

If you have Kerasotes Theaters in your area you may want to check this out. You can search locations here. If you have a participating theater you can fill out a simple registration here. Then in a few days (I got mine in 5) you will recieve your Five Buck Club Card in the mail.

Every thursday you will receive an email from Kerasotes alerting you of the movies in your area that are available for the $5 discout! It's that simple.

Tackle it Tuesday: Shopping for New Clothes

2009-12-07T23:11:00.004-06:00

Here is what I tackled this week!

I have been needing to get a few new outfits for a while now especially since since we changed our eating habits and I have lost 10lbs. The jeans that I was wearing that fit me comfortably are now fitting me quite loosely.

So this morning I headed out on a mission. With a $150 budget I headed to the VF Factory outlet mall to find me some new clothes.

I went alone which enabled me to take my time. I went in and walked the entire women's section, putting anything I thought was cute in my cart. Afterwards I did the unthinkable, something I hate to do, I headed for the dressing room. I tried on everything and weeded out the items I didn't like.

I was pleasantly surprised when I tried on jeans one size smaller than I currently own and they fit perfectly! Yay

I ended up with 2 pairs of jeans, a cranberry and green sweater, pink casual long sleeved shirt, black ruffled dressy top, black tank top and 2 bras. As for cost--- I came in under budget at only $115 including tax.

Now I am set until I drop another size or two!

Clinque: Free Shipping Plus 3 Gifts w/$40 Purchase Today Only

2009-12-07T10:56:00.002-06:00

Today at Clinique online spend $40 or more and get free shipping. Plus recieve 3 All time favorite gifts.

Long last Glosswear SPF 15 in Air Kiss .07 fl. oz.

Quick Eyes Cream Shadow in Rock Violet .07 fl. oz.

All About Eyes .21 oz.

Just enter the code ALLTIME at checkout!

This is for today, 12/7, only.

Today Only! Free Tote w/$25 Purchase (Bath and Body Works)

2009-12-07T10:45:00.003-06:00

Today only! You can get a free tote with and $25 purchase at Bath and Body Works.

Just enter FREETOTE at checkout and the tote will be added to your order.

Homemade Cinnamon Syrup

2009-12-06T23:32:00.003-06:00

Two of our nieces stayed the weekend with us and with 4 growing girls in the house I felt like I did nothing but cook.

Saturday morning I got up and made pancakes and we just had to try out this Cinnamon Syrup I had seen on Grocery Cart Challenge.

The ingredients were simple, things that I always have on hand.

* 1 cup sugar
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons flour
* 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
* 2/3 cup water
* 2 tablespoons butter

Mix sugar, salt, flour, and cinnamon.

Add water and bring to a boil.

Boil until thickened.

Stir in butter.

Serve over pancakes, waffles, or french toast.

It was very simple to make and it came out delicious!! Everyone loved it. It gave our pancakes a "cinnamon roll" flavor. Yummo

Menu Plan Monday 12/7

2009-12-06T22:54:00.002-06:00

Monday: Rice and Lentil Casserole, Broccoli and Cheese, Corn

Tuesday: Cheeseburger Soup

Wednesday: Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, Salad, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Thursday: Lentil Tacos, Refried Beans, Corn

Friday: Tuna Broccoli Casserole (adapted from here)

Saturday: Birthday Slumber Party for Emeri- Frozen Pizza, Chips, Cake

Sunday: Church Christmas Banquet

Most of these recipes will be modified. I will be changing out some of the ingredients to make them healthier and less calories. I will post as many picture and modified recipes as I can.

Breakfasts: Eggs, Oatmeal, Pancakes, Fruit

Lunches/Snacks: Fruits, Veggie, Peanut Butter or Tuna Sandwiches, Nuts, Cheese, Home Made muffins

Walgreens Best Deals of the Week 12/6

2009-12-06T22:20:00.003-06:00

Check out Mom's by Heart for the complete low down on Walgreens Deals this week!

All Laundry Detergent 26-40 loads 2/$7
-$2 from 12/6 RP (use 2)

Snuggle Liquid Fabric Softener 32 loads 2/$7
-$2 from 12/6 RP (use 2)

Skippy Peanut Butter 2/$3 (with insert coupon)
-$.75 from 11/15 RP - coupon amt is regional

Ragu Pasta Sauce 2/$3 (with insert coupon)
-$1/2 from 11/15 RP

Pert Plus $1.99
-$1 from 10/18 SS

Schick Quattro Razors, $6.99 and earn$3 RRs
$2/1 Schick Quattro for Women, exp. 1-31-10 (SS 11/22/09)
$2/1 Schick Quattro for Women, exp. 1-17-10 (SS 12/6/09)
$2/1 Schick Quattro Titanium Razor, exp. 1-31-10 (SS 11/22/09)
$2/1 Schick Quattro Titanium Razor, exp. 1-17-10 (SS 12/6/09)

$5 Challenge Scenario:
Transaction #1
Dulcolax $7 (monthly deal)
-$3 Coupon off package
Pay $4 plus tax and earn $4 Register Rewards

Transaction #2
Shick Razor $6.99
-$2 Coupon
Use $4 Register Reward
Pay 99cent plus tax and earn $3 Register Reward

CVS Best Deals of the Week 12/6

2009-12-06T21:46:00.003-06:00

Mommy Snacks has the scoop on all the hot deals at CVS these week. Here are a few of my favorites.

Sunday – Monday – Tuesday ONLY

$4.99 Essence of Beauty Bath & Body Products and earn $4 ECB (Limit 2)

$3.99 Merry Brite Plush Santa Hat and earn $3.99 ECB (Limit 2)

$1.99 Merry Brite Mini Ornaments (12 ct) and earn$1.99 ECB. (Limit 2)

Weekly Deals

Buy $20 in Nexxus Products and earn $10 ECB (Limit 1)

$3.99 Emergen-C and earn $3.99 ECB (Limit 1)

$8.99 Zantac 150 (24 ct) or 75 (ct 30 ct) and earn $8.99 ECB. (Limit 1)
$1 in the 10/18 SS Insert
$1 in the 11/15 SS Insert

$14.99 Bayer Countour Breezer Meter and earn $5 ECB. (Limit 1)
$30 in the 10/25 RP Insert (coupon will be adjusted to $14.99)

$1.99 Gillette Fusion, Mach3, Series or Satin Shave Gel
$1 in the 11/29 P&G Insert

My $5 Challenge Scenario:

Transaction #1

2 Merry Brite Mini Ornaments @ $1.99 each

Total = $3.98 plus tax and earn $3.98 Extra Care Bucks

Transaction #2

Merry Brite Santa Hat $3.99

Use $3.98 ECB's from T#1

Pay tax and earn $3.99 Extra Care Bucks

Transaction #3

Emergen-C $3.99

Use $3.99 ECB's from T#2

Pay tax and earn $3.99 Extra Care Bucks

Coupon Preview 12/6

2009-12-06T08:10:00.003-06:00

Todays papers will have 2 coupons inserts. A thick Smart Source and a red plum.

For my local readers: The St. Louis Post has the best choice of coupons compared to the Southern Illinoisian. However the Southern has all the store circulars. I normally buy 2 St. Louis and 1 Southern.

You can check out the coupon preview here but please keep in mind that not all areas get the exact same coupons or coupon values.

Hallmark: $5 off Any Purchase

2009-12-05T22:05:00.003-06:00

Wow! Here is a really sweet coupon.

Get $5 off any purchase at Hallmark Gold Crown Store and the best part is that there is no minimum purchase!

The coupon is valid through 12/24/09. You may only print once.

Thanks A Thrifty Mom!

Bath and Body Works: 20% off Your Entire Purchase through 12/6

2009-12-05T11:02:00.003-06:00

Go here to print a coupon for 20% off you entire purchase at Bath and Body Works. Limit one per customer. The coupon is valid through tomorrow December 6th.

Sweet Potato Oven Fries

2009-12-05T10:47:00.002-06:00

Wednesday night our menu consisted of Boneless Thin Pork Chops, Corn and Sweet Potato Oven Fries.

I followed Erin's recipe exactly however mine just didn't get very crispy. I did cook them for about 10 minutes longer than suggested and only some were crispy. The girls were complaining they were starving so I just went ahead and plated them up.

Jonah set the table, hence the lovely colored plastic section plates! :)

No one was a real fan of the Fries, please keep in mind though that until this I have never fixed sweet potatoes before. However Emeri and hubby ate all of theirs. Next week we plan on trying Mashed Sweet Potatoes.

We are starting to try out vegetables that we never eat. I have been searching recipes that sound good. Hopefully when we are done we will have a bigger list of veggies to put in meals and side dishes.

Free Estee Lauder Lip Gloss 12/5

2009-12-04T22:39:00.002-06:00

Tomorrow, 12/5, Estee Lauder is giving away 130,000 free lip glosses nationwide! Plus you will also receive a 2 minute hand massage. This will be going on from 10am - 8pm tomorrow, while supplies last.

For my local readers: you can go to Dillard's in Marion, Peebles in Mt. Vernon or Macy's in Carbondale. Just head to the Estee Lauder counter for your free lip gloss and hand massage.

Thanks Fistful of Coupons!

Walgreens Shopping 12/1

2009-12-04T22:15:00.004-06:00

Transaction #1

4 Gift Sacks @ 4/$1
Stress Shower Gel $3.99
Gillette Fusion $8.99
Olay Body Wash $2.99
Olay Lotion $5.99
2 Oral B Floss Picks @ $2.50 each

Coupons
$1 off Stress Shower Gel
$4 off Gillette Fusion
2 $1 off Oral B Floss Picks
-$5.99 Free Olay Lotion when you buy body wash
-$12 Register Rewards

Total Spent $5.35 and earned $8 in Register Rewards

Transaction #2
Complete Solution $7.99
Olay Body Wash $2.99
Olay Lotion $5.99
3 Chocolate Santa @ 29cent each

Coupons
$1 off Complete
-$5.99 free olay lotion when you buy body wash
-$9 Register Rewards

Total Spent $3.37 and earned $8 Register Rewards

Transaction #3

Sleep Shower Gel $3.99
Gillette Fusion $8.99
2 Chocolate Santas @ 29cents

Coupons
$1 off Complete
$4 off Gillette
-$8 Register Rewards

Total Spent $1.71 and earned $6 Register Rewards

My shopping total for this week is $86.56. After I add it to last weeks total I end up with $182.56 and I am $17.44 under my $200 a payday budget.

Walgreens Shopping 11/27

2009-12-04T22:01:00.003-06:00

Transaction #1

Infusium $4.99
Aquafresh $1.99
Rightguard $2.49
Container 71cents

Coupons
$2 off Infusium
-$8 Register Rewards

Total Spent $1.05 and earned $9.50 Register Rewards

Transaction #2

Johnson and Johnson body Wash $5.99
Dove Deodorant $3.99
M&M's 89cents

Used $9.50 in Register Rewards

Total Spent $2.29 and earned $10 in Register Rewards

Transaction #3

Infusium $4.99
Nivea Shaving Cream $2.49
Right Guard $2.49
Aquafresh $1.99
Snickers Nutcracker 59cents

Coupons
$2 off Infusium
-$10 in Register Rewards

Total Spent $1.62 and earned $12 in Register Rewards

Transaction #4

Dove Deodorant $3.99
Johnsons and Johnsons Body Wash $5.99
3 Snicker Nutcracker @ 2/$1

Coupons
$1 off Dove that printed from Catalina Machine
Used $10 in Register Rewards

Total Spent $1.46 and earned $10 in Register Rewards

CVS Shopping 11/27

2009-12-04T21:20:00.003-06:00

I went to CVS Thanks giving morning, I didn't take a picture, I can't find my receipt and for the life of me I have no idea what I bought!! LOL

I can tell you that according to my bank register I spent a total of $10 cash and left with $8 in Register Rewards

The next day I went back to do this Herbal Essences deal.

Herbal Essence Shampoo $2.99
Herbal Conditioner $2.99
2 Herbal Essences Hair Spray @ $2.99 each
Candybar 89cents (for my niece)
$1 to St Jude

-$2.99 Buy Free HE Styler when you buy shampoo or conditioner
-$2.99 Same as above
-$8 Register Reward

Total Spent 93cents and earned $6 Register Reward

Kroger Shopping 11/27

2009-12-04T21:10:00.002-06:00

2 Italian Loaf @ 79cents each
Sweet Potatoes $1.91
Bread $2
Gala Apples $2.49
2 Organic Tortilla Chips @ $1.99 each
Bananas 72cents
Organic Pears $1.64
Nutmeg $2.67
Baby Carrots $1
Peanuts $2.39
Lettuce 88cents
Kroger Skim Milk $2.99
Kroger Sugar $2.14
Stew Beef $3.95
Cube Steak 93cents
Pork Chops $3.27
Tomatoes $1.99
Kroger Sandwich Bags $1.25
2 Kroger Cheese $1.25 each
Kroger Eggs 98cents
Jif Natural Peanut Butter $2.98
2 Mom's Cereal @ $1.99 each
2 Kraft Block Cheese @ $1.67 each
Kroger Toilet Paper 88cents
2 Perdue Ground Turkey @ $1.49 each
Kroger Turkey Bacon $2.50
Dole Canned Pineapple $1

I used a sad total of $3 in coupons.

My total spent was $58.78

$10 off a $50 Purchase at Aeropostale

2009-12-03T08:55:00.002-06:00

Head over here to print a coupon for $10 of your purchase of $50 at Aeropostale. The coupon can be used over and over again and is valid until 12/24/09.

$25 off a $75 Purchase at Fashion Bug

2009-12-03T08:24:00.003-06:00

Here is a great coupon! Go here and print this coupon for $25 off your purchase of $75 or more at Fashion Bug.

The coupon does exclude: clearance, Priced Just Right items and designer fragrances. The coupon is valid until 12/31/09

Thanks Mummy Deals!

Crockpot Beef Stew

2009-12-02T23:25:00.004-06:00

my camera batteries were dead so i took a lousy pic on my phone

This beef stew was adapted from this recipe.

I used:
1lb Stew Meat
1 Onion diced
2 Cans Beef Broth
1 can fire roasted tomatoes
5 small potatoes (peeled and cut up)
2 Celery stalks chopped up
1 cup baby carrots cut in half
1 can water
pepper
garlic

I just took everything and dumped it in the crockpot. Sadly I think my crockpot is not working well on low anymore. I had it on low for 10 hrs and it wasn't done!! I was not happy. So I kicked it up to high for a couple hours and it was fabulous. I guess it was a good thing I got it started at 6:30a.m.

Now I think it is time for a new crockpot!

Earn Points Toward a $50 CVS Pharmacy or Walgreen's Gift Card with MyPoints

2009-12-02T20:44:00.003-06:00

Thanks to my Hubby for this Guest Post!

If you've not yet checked out MyPoints, you're missing out on yet another way to make those Extra Care Bucks or Register Rewards go even farther.

MyPoints.com is a website that my family and I have used for years to get gift cards to places such as CVS Pharmacy and Walgreen's.

Earn Points for Printing Online Coupons
That's right, you can earn points toward a $50 CVS Gift Card or $50 Walgreen's Gift Card by logging into your MyPoints account and printing online coupons from Coupons.com. .

Earn Points For Your Web Searches
Why not accumulate points toward a $50 CVS Gift Card or $50 Walgreen's Gift Card every time you do a web search. This is an activity you are doing anyway, so why not benefit even more from it?

Earn Points for Online Shopping
If you shop at any of the following places online, you could be earning points toward a $50 CVS Gift Card or $50 Walgreen's Gift Card each time you shop!

1-800-Pet-Meds

1-800-Contacts

Adidas

Aeropostale

Alice.com

Amazon.com

American Eagle Outfitters

Ann Taylor

Anne Klein

Apothica

Apple iTunes

Apple Online Store

Armani Exchange

AT & T

Avon

Babies 'R' Us

Baby Earth

Banana Republic

Bare Necessities

Barnes & Noble

Bath & Body Works

Best Buy

Best Western

Blackberry

Blockbuster

Bloomingdale's

Brooks Brothers

Buy.com

Cafe Press

Calendars.com

Candlewood Suites

Chadwick's

Clinique

Comfort Inn

Comfort Suites

Converse

Cooking.com

Crate and Barrel

Crocs

Crowne Plaza

Dell

Delta Air Lines

Dillards

DirecTV

Discovery Store

DisneyStore.com

DoubleDay Book Club

EA Games

eBay

Eddie Bauer

Elf Cosmetics

Elizabeth Arden

Fairmont Hotels

Fannie Mae Candies

Fashion Bug

Fingerhut

Foot Locker

Fossil

Frederick's of Hollywood

Gamefly

Gamestop

Ghirardelli

Gift Baskets Remembered

Godiva Chocolatier

Gourmet Gift Baskets

GUESS

Half.com

Hickory Farms

Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn Express

Home Depot

Hot Topic

Hotels.com

Hotwire

J C Penny

JustMySize.com

Kmart

Kodak

Kohl's

Lands End

Leap Frog

LL Bean

Microsoft Store

Montgomery Ward

Office Depot

Office Max

Overstock.com

Petco

Priceline

QuickBooks

Quicken

Sears

Sony

Sprint

StarbucksStore

Target

Toys 'R' Us

TurboTax

United Airlines

Verizon

Victoria's Secret

Walgreen's

Walmart

and more!

Earn Points for Clicking
MyPoints will send you special offers to your email inbox. By simply clicking on the offer (no purchase necessary), you get 5 points per click. All those clicks add up!

So check it out today, and start adding up those points towards a $50 CVS Gift Card or $50 Walgreen's Gift Card!

Get 30% off Your Entire Purchase at Yankee Candle 12/3 - 12/6

2009-12-02T16:56:00.004-06:00

With this great coupon you can get 30% off your entire purchase at Yankee Candle from 12/3 through 12/6.

Limit one coupon per customer.

Thanks Wicked Cool Deals!

FREE Sample of Extra Strength Excedrin

2009-12-02T16:31:00.003-06:00

Sam's Club is offering a Free Sample of Extra Strength Excedrin.

You do not have to be a club member, just leave that part blank.

Thanks Common Sense With Money!

Free Aveeno Tote Bag

2009-12-02T15:32:00.001-06:00

You can go here to sign up for a Free Aveeno Tote Bag from Body and Soul Magazine.

Thanks Hey It's Free!

Walgreens 3 Day Sale 12/2 - 12/5

2009-12-02T13:11:00.006-06:00

On top of the already pretty decent deals at Walgreens this week they are having a 3 day sale starting today.

Natrol Acai $4 and earn $4 Register Reward

Goody Hair Accessories, Including: 27-50pk Elastics and Flexible tips Headbands $2 and earn $2 Register Rewards

Dentek Floss or Floss Picks $1.99 and earn $1.99 Register Rewards

Soft and Beautiful Botanicals $5 and earn $5 Register Rewards

Today Only! 25% off at Crocs Plus Free Shipping

2009-11-30T12:23:00.002-06:00

Today Only! Everything at Crocs.com is 20% off. Use these additional promo code on your order to get an extra 5% off and free shipping.

N9DWZLKY3ISA — additional 5% off
secondchange — FREE shipping

Thanks Deal Seeking Mom!

Bath and Body Works Cyber Monday: 25% off Your Order 11/30 & 12/1

2009-11-30T10:58:00.003-06:00

Today and Tomorrow you can get 25% your entire purchase using the promo code CYBERMONDAY at checkout.

Shipping is only $5.95! Bath and Bodyworks is one of my favorite gifts to receive!! I love nearly everything they sell.

Aeropostale Cyber Monday Deals

2009-11-30T10:49:00.002-06:00

These deals are good online, today only until 11:59pm EST.

Hoodies $9.99

Outerwear $13.99

Sweaters $12.99

Sleepwear $9

Gifts and Accessories $4.99

Kohl's Cyber Monday: Take and Extra 15% off Your Purchase

2009-11-30T10:34:00.003-06:00

At Kohl's Cyber Monday if you spend more you save more!

Take an extra 15% off you purchase by using the promo code CYBER15 at checkout.

Or

Spend $75 or more and take and extra 15% off with promo code CYBER15 plus get free standard shipping.

Or

Spend $100 or more and take and extra $20% off with promo code CYBER20 plus get free standard shipping.

Walgreens Best Deals of the Week 11/29

2009-11-29T22:40:00.003-06:00

Thanks to Fistful of Coupons for the coupon match ups!

Arm and Hammer Laundry Detergent 26 or 32 Loads $6.99 B1G1 Free
Use (2) $1/1 printable coupons

Nivea Lip Balm or Gloss $0.99
Use B1G1 Free coupon from (Red Plum 11/1)

Ecotrin 45ct $1.99 after in-ad coupon
-Use $2/1 coupon from (Red Plum 10/11)

Complete Multipurpose Solution $7.99, get a $7.99 Register Rewards
-Use $1/1 from (Red Plum 10/25)

Nyquil 10oz size 2/$10 and earn a $5 Register Rewards wyb 2
-Use two, $1.50/1 from (P&G 11/1)

Village Naturals Sleep or Stress Therapy(12.6 oz-20 oz. Shower Gel, Body Lotion, Bath oil or Soaks $3.99 and earn a $2 Register Reward
-Use $1/1 printable coupon

Gillette Fusion Razor $8.99 and earn a $4 Register Reward
Use $4/1 coupon from (P&G 11/29)

Oral B floss (55 yd.), 75 or 90 ct. floss picks, 50 ct. pre-cut floss 2/$5 and earn $3 Register Reward wyb 2
-Use (2) $1/1 coupon from (P&G 11/29)

Menu Plan Monday 11/30

2009-11-29T22:21:00.004-06:00

Monday: Big Salad w/all the fixings

Tuesday: Homemade Beef Stew (crock pot)

Wednesday: Boneless Thin Cut Pork Chops, Sweet Potato Oven Fries, Corn or Green Beans

Thursday: Turkey Meatloaf (my recipe, I will post it later this week), home made mashed potatoes, broccoli and cheese

Friday: Order Pizza

Saturday: Chili

Sunday: leftovers or "free for all"

Breakfasts: Oatmeal, Fruit and Yogurt or Eggs

Lunches and Snacks: Tuna or Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Boiled Eggs, Fruits and Veggies, Yogurt or Wasa Crackers and Cheese

Kroger Best Deals of the Week 11/29

2009-11-29T21:54:00.002-06:00

These prices came from a Southern Illinois ad. Prices are guaranteed for Murphysboro, DuQuoin, Anna, West Frankfort, Harrisburg and Herrin, Il.

4 days of Deals 11/29 - 12/2

Kroger 5lb Sugar $1.99

Kroger Condensed Milk $1

Crest Toothpaste (select varieties) B1G1 Free
75cents off Crest (P&G 11/29)

Week Long Deals

California Navel Oranges $3.99 for 8lb bag

Iceberg Head Lettuce 88cents

Red or Golden Delicious Apples 99cents/lb

Avocados or Mangoes $1 each

Organic Bananas 59cents/lb

Organic Bartlett Pears 77cents/lb

Kroger Gallon O.J. $1.99

Kroger Cheese (bar, shreds or sliced) $1.25

Kroger Peanut Butter $1

Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Cake Mixes $1

Fresh Ground Chuck $1.99/lb

Whole Boneless Pork Loin $1.97/lb

Kroger Potato Chips $1

Quaker Quakes $1

Tony's Crispy Crust Pizza $1

Rice-a-Roni or Pasta-Roni $1

Aldi Best Deals of the Week 11/29

2009-11-29T21:43:00.003-06:00

Navel Oranges $1.49 per 4lb Bag

Grapefruit 39cents each

Apples 25cents each

Tangerines 99cent for 3lb bag

Smithfield Smoked Ham (shank portion) 79cents/lb

Appleton Farms Half Spiral Sliced Ham $1.29/lb

Little Salad Bar, Garden Salad 99cents

Sweet Harvest Powdered Sugar 95cents

Sweet Harvest Brown Sugar 95cents

Baker's Corner Cake Mixes 69cents

Happy Farms Cream Cheese 79cents

Free Family Canvas Picture from Canvas People

2009-11-28T11:09:00.004-06:00

Thanks to A Thrifty Mom for this adorable idea for a Christmas Gift!

Head on over here and you can upload a picture of your choice, select your size (8X10 is the free one), and choose special effects. If you just get the 8 x 10 with no effects or frame the canvas will be free and you should pay $14.95 for S&H.

This would be a fabulous gift for Grandparents!! An adorable picture of your kiddos on canvas to hang on their wall.

You can check out Thrifty Mom above and see the actual canvas she just received. It looks great!!

Target Shopping 11/20

2009-11-28T10:32:00.004-06:00

Well I have the picture for this one but I can't find the receipt.

6 up and up wipes @ $1.29 each
2 Cat Treats $2 something (for my grandma)
2 Santa Potato Heads @ $6.99 (for Toys for Tots)
2 Wasa Crackers @ $1.98 each
Skippy Natural Peanut Butter $2.04

Coupons used
6 $1 off Up and UP Wipes
2 Free Cat Treats
2 $5 off Potato Heads
60cents off Skippy

Total Spent $11.74

My total spent for the week was $96

Walmart Shopping 11/20

2009-11-28T10:24:00.002-06:00

Well I managed to delete this picture.

4 Chicken of the Sea Salmon Pouches @ $1.07
2 Stony Field Organic Vanilla Yougurt Tubs @ $3.32 each
3lb bag of Onions $1.50
4lb Red Apples $2.01
Bunch Celery 88cents
1.77lb Bananas 69cents
2 Blocks Kraft Natural Cheese @ $1.98 each
2 Kashi Meals @ $2.88 each
Turkey $4.42
Turkey $4.77

No coupons used!

Total Spent $35.26

I have never made a Turkey but at 40cents/lb I thought it was best to get 2 for the freezer. After all the Holidays I will cook one and I imagine we will get 3-4 meals out of 1. Then we will hold onto the other until maybe a couple months down the road.

Kroger Shopping 11/20

2009-11-28T10:12:00.003-06:00

2 Lg Eggs @ $1.19 each
2 Lay's Chips @ $1.99 (to take to friend's)
Shick Disposables $2.95
2 Shick Disposables @ $2.71 each
2 Bread @ $2.50 each
Walnuts in Shell $3.69
Navel Oranges $2.99
Duracell Batteries $1.88
Private Selection O. J. $2.50
Organic Pears $1.84
2 Kroger Skim Milk @ $2.86 each
Marcal 12 double Rolls $7.99 (don't like this t.p. at all!!)
2 Starkist Tuna @ $1.27 each
2 Private Selection Organic Penne @ $1.50 each
Polaner Fruit Only Strawberry preserves $2.65
Bakery Cookies $3.50 (to take to friends)

used $10 in coupons

Total Spent $49

Join Vocal Point for Coupons and Free Samples

2009-11-27T13:33:00.003-06:00

I absolutely love Vocal Point!! I joined a quite a while back and I have received some of the best coupons and free samples in the mail.

Just click the logo above to register and start receiving goodies in your mail box.

CVS 3 day Sale: Black Friday

2009-11-25T11:42:00.002-06:00

CVS is having a 3 day sale starting tomorrow morning. You can check out the complete ad scan here.

Mars King Size Assortment $1.59 and earn $1.59 Extra Care Bucks (limit 1)

Hershey's Singles 89cents and earn 89cents Extra Care Bucks (limit 1)

Vaseline Sheer Infusion $7.99 and earn $7.99 Extra Care Bucks (limit 1)
$1.50 off Printable here

Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste $2.88 and earn $2 Extra Care Bucks (limit 2)
$1 off Printable here

Degree Ultra Clear for Women $4 and earn $4 Extra Care bucks (limit 1)
$1 off Printable here

Dyna Pop Energy Drinks $4.99 and earn $4.99 Extra Care Bucks(limit 1)

Just for Men Touch of Gray $8.99 and earn $8.99 Extra Care bucks (limit 1)
$2 off Printable here

Magnavox Universal Remote $6.99 and earn $6.99 Extra Care Bucks (limit 1)

Phillips Ear Buds $6.99 and earn $6.99 Extra Care bucks (limit 1)

St. Ives Body Wash $3.99 and earn $3 Extra Care Bucks (limit 1)
$1 off (Smart Source 11/15)

Schick Quattro Titanium 4 ct. Cartridges or Razor $9.99 and earn $8 Extra Care Bucks (limit 1)
$2 off (Smart Source 11/22)

Bic Soleil Razor Starter Kit $6.99 and earn $5 Extra Care Bucks (limit 2)
$2 off Printable here

Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler $2.99 and earn $2 Extra Care Bucks (limit 3)

Kmart Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday Deals

2009-11-25T11:09:00.003-06:00

Kmart has two seperate ads. One is for Thanksgiving day and the other is for the 5 hour sale on Black Friday.

On Thanksgiving they are open from 7am - 9pm and you can check out that ad here.

On Black Friday their 5 hour sale runs from 6am - 11am and you can check out that ad here.

Kohl's Black Friday Deals

2009-11-25T10:52:00.003-06:00

Kohl's Earlybird starts Friday 11/27 at 4am.

For every $50 spent everyone gets $10 Kohl's Cash from now through 11/29. Kohl's Cash redemption instore only from 11/30 through 12/7.

Kohl's has a lot of great deals on jewelry and more. You can check out their ad scan here.

Walgreens 3 Day Sale Free Items

2009-11-25T10:33:00.003-06:00

These are the FREE after Register Reward items from Walgreen's 3 day sale starting 11/26. Thanks to Common Sense with Money for the coupon match ups.

Johnson’s Melt Away Body Wash $5.99 and Earn a $5.99 Register Reward

Dove Smooth Deodorant $3.99 and Earn a $3.99 Register Reward
Use $1/1 coupon from 10-04-09 RP insert

Nivea Men’s Shave Gel 7 oz $2.49 and Earn a $2.49 Register Reward
Use $1/1 coupon from 10/11/09 RP insert

Right Guard Solid $2.49 and Earn a $2.49 Register Reward

Aquafresh 8.2 oz $1.99 and Earn a $1.99 Register Reward

Infusium 23, 8 oz or 16 oz $4.99 and Earn a $4.99 Register Reward

You can check out the full ad scan here!

$10 off Disney's Santa Buddies Blu-Ray Combo Pack

2009-11-24T07:54:00.005-06:00

Update for local readers! This is at Marion Target for $19.99 making it $9.99 after coupon. I will check Walmart later today.

Here is another great coupon from Disney!! Head over here to print out a $10 off coupon for Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws Blu Ray Combo Pack.

You can print 2 per computer and it expires on 11/29/09.

I haven't gotten a chance to check my local stores yet but I have read on Slickdeals.net that Santa Buddies will be $19.99 at Target making it only $9.99 after coupon. I would guess it will be $19.99 at Walmart too.

Even if you don't have a Blu Ray player these combo packs also include a regular DVD!

Bath and Body Works: Free Item with any $10 Purchase

2009-11-24T07:31:00.002-06:00

Head on over here to print this coupon for a free item (up to $13) with any $10 purchase at Bath and Body works.

This coupon is good for U.S. stores only! It is valid through December 24th, 2009. The offer excludes 3-Wick Candles, Scentbug and gift Sets.

Target Black Friday Sales

2009-11-24T07:09:00.002-06:00

Westinghouse 32" Class 720p LCD HDTV $246

Nikon Cool Pix S203 Digital Camera $88

Casio Keyboard $49.99

Sony Blu Ray Player $149.99 and receive a $20 Target Gift Card

First Act Electronic Drum Set $35

Polaroid V130 Camcorder $39

Select Preschool Games $5

All Leapster Software $15

6ft Norfolk Pre lit Tree $25

Rival Microwave 0.7 Cu Ft. $24

Plus so much more! Check out the full ad scan here.

Toys R Us After Thanksgiving 2 day Sale

2009-11-24T06:50:00.003-06:00

Midnight (11/26) - 1pm (11/27)

Furreal Friends Smores Pony $99.99

V-Tech Learning Laptop $14.99

Sleeping Beauty Styling Head Vanity $24.49

Little Einstein Transform n Go Rocket $9.99

Razor Kick Scooters $19.99

Power Wheels: Little Kawasaki or Barbie Lil Trail Rider $59.99

Fisher Price Jumbo Packs of Diapers 2/$10

Friday (5am - 1pm)

Coby 7" Portable DVD Player $49.99

Avigo Street Style or Spectrum 20" Bikes $49.99

Fuji Film Finepix Red 12MP Digital Camera $69.99

Haier 22" LCD Tv $199.99

For all the great deals, check out the full ad scan here.

Kroger Best Deals of the Week 11/22

2009-11-23T12:10:00.002-06:00

Private Selection Frozen Turkeys 67cents/lb (with $20 add'l purchase)

Amick Farms Boneless Chicken Breast $1.98/lb

Boneless Pork Sirloin Chops $1.69/lb

Semi Boneless Ham (CumberlandGap) $1.49/lb

Heinz Gravy $1
$1/2 from (Smart Source 11/1)

Kroger Brown n'Serve Rolls $1

King's Hawaiian Rolls $2.50

5lb box Clementines $5.99

15lb Bag Jumbo Russet Potatoes $3.99

Fresh Selections Premium Salads 3/$5

Kroger Orange Juice (64oz) 99cents

Cascadian Farm Frozen Vegetables $2.50

Cascadian Farms Organic Cereal $2.99

Kroger Cheese: Shred, Bars or Slices $1.25

Kroger Large Eggs 98cents

Duncan Hines Layer Cake Mix $1
55cent/2 (Smart Source 10/11)

Cool Whip $1

McCormick Grinders $1

Smart Ones Entrees $2

Nabisco Crackers $1.99
$1 off (Smart Source 11/8)

Dollar General Thanksgiving 3 Day Sale

2009-11-23T11:40:00.006-06:00

Thursday Only! 11am - 6pm

100Ct Indoor/Outdoor Lights $1

GE standard Light bulbs 50cents

Conair Gel Grips Hair Dryer $5

Assorted Coca Cola 2 liters 75cents (limit 4)

6ft Tree $20

7pc Christmas Kitchen Set (towels, dishcloths, pot holder, oven mitt) $5

Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Axe Gift Sets $8

Playstation 2 Guitar Hero III $25

SimpleFlix Digital Video Camera $25

Jeff Gordon Racing Trike or Pretty Princess Trike $10

Walgreens Best Deals of the Week 11/22

2009-11-23T11:10:00.003-06:00

To get the full list of weekly deals head over to Common Sense with Money. Below are a few of my favorites. As soon as I have the Thanksgiving day/Black Friday details I will be posting them.

Coffee-mate 16oz 2/$2.49
Use two $1/1 printable coupon

Campbells Tomato Soup $0.59 with in-ad coupon
Use $0.50/2 printable coupon

Nabisco Crackers 5/$10, Earn a $3 RR when you spend $10
Use $1/1 Nabisco Cracker coupon from 11/8 SS

Dulcolax Balance $7 (7 Day, 4.1oz), Earn a $4 RR
Use $3/1 coupon found on package

Buy one Almay Pure Blends Foundation $9.99 (at my store) and get a $10 RR back and

Buy one Almay Pure Eye Shadow $7.49 OR LipGloss $7.49 OR Mascara $6.99 and get a $5 RR back

CVS Best Deals of the Week 11/22

2009-11-23T10:59:00.002-06:00

I really don't see much that will draw me in to CVS until maybe Thanksgiving day. As soon as I know what those deals are I will post them. In the mean time Mommy Snacks has the complete list of weekly deals, these are just a few of my favorites.

$9.99 Sarah Peyton Spa Set and earn $3 Extra Care Bucks (Limit 1)

$9.99 Sarah Peyton Memory Foam Pillow and earn $3 Extra Care Bucks (Limit 1)

$8.99 Complete Multi-Purpose Solution (12 oz) and earn $8.99 Extra Care Bucks (Limit 1)
$1 in the 10/25 RP Insert (exp 12/31)

Menu Plan Monday 11/23

2009-11-22T21:35:00.003-06:00

Last weeks menu went quite well with the exception of one night. I hadn't realized that Emeri had a Choral function at a College almost an hour away, so we were not home until late that night. Instead of making Kielbasa and Potatoes we ate off the $1 menu at Wendy's.

Now on to this weeks Menu.

Monday: Roasted Kielbasa and Potatoes

Tuesday: Nieces Birthday Party. Will eat over there.

Wednesday: Chili from freezer (Made with lean ground turkey)

Thursday: Thanksgiving at my Mom's house.

Friday: Baked Chicken Breast, Boiled Potatoes, Green Beans

Saturday: Baked Ziti and garlic bread (Family coming over)

Sunday: To Be Decided

Breakfast Options: Fruit and Yogurt, Scottish Oatmeal or Eggs

Lunch and Snack Options: Tuna Sandwiches, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Fruit and Yogurt, Wasa Crackers and Chunk Cheese, Boiled Eggs

Baked Pasta E. Fagioli

2009-11-22T20:20:00.002-06:00

One of our recipes this week was Baked Pasta E. Fagioli. This was a new recipe for me, as a matter of fact, this was a new dish for us.

Here are the ingredients you will need.

* 8 ounces penne (small) or elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)

* 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes in puree (whole or pre-chopped)
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 celery, chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, crushed

* 2 (15 ounce) cans navy beans or white beans
* 1 cup vegetable broth
* black pepper, ground

* 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
* 1/2 cup romano cheese, freshly grated

We used macaroni noodles and the only other change was using fresh grated Parmesan cheese instead of Romano. You can get the complete instructions here.

How did we like it? Emeri, hubby and I really enjoyed it and cleaned our plates. Jonah, the picky one, thought it was weird. She thought the spinach looked like seaweed and she didn't really like it at all. LOL She picked out the pasta and beans and ate those.

Will we make it again? Of course! Hubby said to add it to our rotation. As for Jonah, she will just have to eat the pasta and beans.

My First Experience With Alice!

2009-11-22T14:31:00.003-06:00

I had read on several blogs about ordering from Alice, although I hadn't signed up myself. When I discovered I could get a $5 Alice gift card through Swag Bucks I figured now was the time to try it out.

So I got my virtual gift card from Swag buck and I went to register at Alice. Once I was registered I searched through all the best deals to decide how to spend my $5.

Alice has a Best Deals section which shows their lowest priced items at that time. They even have virtual coupons! How cool is that? Now these are not the very best prices you can get if you hunt down all the deals with coupons in store, however, some of the prices are quite good considering you do not have to leave your home and shipping is always FREE!

For my $5 I purchased 4 Bounty paper towels, Kotex Lightdays and Dove Deodorant. I ordered on the 18th and it was delivered on the 19th. I have to say I was shocked it got here so quickly.

This can be a great alternative for those of you out there who are just too busy to hit all the stores. Like anywhere else, shop the best deals of the week and purchase only what is at a rock bottom price.

Walgreens Shopping 11/17

2009-11-22T14:01:00.002-06:00

Transaction #1
3 Walgreens Aluminum Foil @ $1.19 each
Ricola Cough Drops $1
Aussie Shampoo $2.99
Dulcolax $7
Gillette Shaving Cream $1.99

Coupons
$1 off Aussie
$3 off Dulcolax
$1.80 off Aluminum Foil (Walgreens q)
-$10 Register Reward

Total Spent =$1.40 and earned $7 Register Rewards and earned a Q for a free Gillette Shaving Cream

Transaction #2

Gillette Shaving Cream
Plastic Bowl 29cents
Aussie Conditioner $2.99

Coupons
$1 off Aussie
$1.99 (free shaving cream)
$1 Register Rewards

Total Spent = $1.73 and earned $2 Register Rewards

Transaction #3
Almay Pure Blends Foundation $9.99
4 Christmas Gift Sacks 4/$1

-$8 Register Rewards

Total Spent = $3.92 and earned $10 Register Rewards

Transaction #4
3 Walgreens Aluminum Foil @ $1.19 each
Dulcolax $7
Ricola Cough Drop $1
Gillette Shaving Cream $1.99
Aussie Shampoo

Coupons
$1.80 Aluminum Foil (walgreens q)
$1 off Aussie
$3 off Dulcolax
-$10 Register Rewards

Total Spent = $1.40 and earned $7 Register Rewards and Coupon for Free Gillette Shaving Cream

My shopping total for the week $93.92

My grand total for this payday including this week and last week is $182.56 putting me at $17.44 under budget.

Walmart Shopping 11/13

2009-11-22T13:51:00.002-06:00

3 Healthy Choice All Natural Bread @ $2.48 each
Clementines $4
4 Chicken of the Sea Salmon Pouch @ $1.07 each
Frozen Blueberries $2.64
Frozen Blackberries $2.92
Frozen Cherries $2.38
2 Organic Stonyfield Yogurts @ $3.48
Kashi Cheddar Crackers $2.98
Kraft Cheddar Block cheese $1.98
Kraft Colby Block Cheese $1.98
2 Breyers All Natural Vanilla Ice Cream @ $3 each

Total Spent $46.19

Kroger Shopping 11/13

2009-11-22T13:39:00.002-06:00

We have had such a crazy busy week. Something was scheduled for every single evening and Friday and Saturday we weren't home at all except for bed time. However a lot was accomplished and a lot of fun was to be had. Now I finally have the opportunity to get things caught up around here.

Here is my trip to Kroger, remember we have really changed the eating habits around here so you will not see a lot of extras.

I have lost this receipt but my total here was $38.68.

Walmart Black Friday Deals

2009-11-19T11:35:00.003-06:00

I have shopped Black Friday many times. Last year my BFF and I just headed to a local 24hr Walmart with other stores ads in hand. We got our price matched items before 5am came around. Then when the time came we got our Walmart items. It worked out pretty well I thought. No standing in line at multiple stores. While others were heading to Target or Sears we were heading to McDonalds for Breakfast.

So what about this years Black Friday ad? Well it has finally been leaked and there are a few items that look really good to me.

HP DeskJet Printer F2430 $25 (my hubby bought this exact printer for me in October at Walmart. He paid $70 something. Uggh. BTW I love it)

TomTom One 125-SE GPS $59

Phillips Portable DVD Player $49

Barbie Power Wheels Jeep $88

MotionTrendz 3 Wheel Scooter $49

Next 20" Bike $29

Boys and Girls Character Sleepwear $3

Men's, Women's and Children's Fleece Jackets $7

Boy's and Girl's Track Suits $3

Select DVD's $2

and so much more!

To see the full ad scan go here.

Today Only! $1 Shipping at Bath and Body Works

2009-11-19T08:10:00.003-06:00

Today only at BathandBodyWorks.com you can get $1 shipping with any order of $30 or more. This offer is valid only in the contigious United States.

Enter the code SHIP1 at checkout.

Right now the signature collection is also buy 3 get 3 free. The fragrance mist are $12. Spend $36 plus $1 shipping for 6 fragrance mists and never leave your home!

The least expensive item is the lotion at $10.50 each. Spend $31.50 plus $1 shipping for 6 lotions. These would make some great Christmas gifts.

Free Samples: Caress, Degree Fine Fragrance, Pond's rejuveness and Hellman's

2009-11-19T06:52:00.003-06:00

It has been a while since I have signed up for a free sample at Vive Mejor. The name of the site is Spanish however the samples are available to the U.S.

Right now you can get a free sample for:

Carress Skinwear Collection

Pond's rejuveness

Degree Fine Fragrance Collection

Hellman's Mayonaisse

(Thanks Common Sense with Money)

Hearty Chicken and Rice Stew

2009-11-18T16:52:00.004-06:00

Instead of just a chicken soup I ended up making a Hearty Chicken and Rice Stew last night and everyone loved it.

I didn't use a recipe, most or the time when making soups or stews I don't. Here is how I made it.

1lb Chicken Breast Tenderloin cubed
1 Onion
2 Cloves Garlic
1 Can Fire roasted Tomatoes
1 Can Sliced Carrots (drained)
2 Cans Chicken Broth
1/2 cup Rice
1 Can water

I took the diced chicken and browned it in a lg pot with about 1 tbs of Canola Oil. I added in the onion and garlic, stirring occasionally until the was cooked through. Next I added the broth, water, tomatoes and carrots. I brought it to a boil the turned the heat on low and covered the pot. I let is simmer for about 1- 1/2 hour. Then I added the rice and covered it back up and cooked until the rice was done.

It was delicious! It fed our family of 4 with a couple people having seconds.

Can We Completely Change our Eating Habits and Stay within Our Budget?

2009-11-18T13:44:00.004-06:00

Just before I got sick I was reading Master Your Metabolism by Jillian Michaels. About 2 weeks prior I gave up soda completely. My Dr. Pepper addiction had to be squashed. Hubby and the girls haven't given up the soda yet but they have drank very little over the past 4 weeks.

Jillian's book was a real eye opener!! I have been needing to seriously lose weight for a few years now but not really having the motivation to do so. More than losing weight though hubby and I decided it was time to change they way we eat on a daily basis. Master Your Metabolism confirmed our thoughts.

So here is our plan: To cut out the majority of processed foods, to eat way more fruits and vegetables, to cut out purchasing items that have high fructose corn syrup or hydrogenated oils. We are going to be focusing on fresh items, leans meats, fruits, veggies, nuts, etc.

According to Jillian, "If you can't grow it and it dosen't have a mom you shouldn't eat it". That will be our philosophy in this house for at least 6 out of 7 days a week. I will buy organic when it is on sale or I have coupons otherwise I will be looking at a lot of labels to find items that are natural and have the least amount of ingredients.

Thankfully there are a few companies that make "healthy" processed foods that Jillian allows. Kashi, Newman's Own and Amy's, so we will be buying some of those also.

We will be taking one day a week to eat out or have some kind of a treat that dosen't fall into our daily plan. We are actually on our second week of this and things are going pretty well. I have already lost 7lbs!

My goal is to still stay within my budget of $200 a payday (2 weeks) for all groceries, household, pet, beauty, etc. I will also be posting my weekly menu plan as well as pictures and recipes of some of the items we cooked that week.

30% off Printable Coupon for Aeropostale 11/19 - 11/22

2009-11-18T12:18:00.003-06:00

Go here to print a coupon for 30% off at Aeropostale. The coupon is good from 11/19/09 through 11/22/09. It does exclude clearance.

(Thanks to Deal Finding Chik)

Veggie Tales Nativity Set for only $9.99

2009-11-18T11:37:00.003-06:00

It looks like this coupon code has reached it's limit.

Thanks to Alyssa at Keeping the Kingdom First for this adorable deal!

This playset is so cute!! Jonah would have loved this when she was littler.

Head over to Family Christian Stores and add the VeggieTales Nativity Playset to your cart for $19.99.

Then use the coupon code: 1256899 at checkout for $10 off your order.

And pay only 99 cents for shipping! Great deal for a Christmas gift.

20% of Your Purchase at Gap (printable coupon)

2009-11-18T11:21:00.004-06:00

A big thanks to Deal Seeking Mom for this great coupon!

Head over here and print out this coupon for 20% off your entire purchase.

This coupon is good until January 30th, 2010

Yummy Taco Salad

2009-11-16T22:05:00.003-06:00

Tonight we had Taco Salad and it was delish.

1 Bag Salad
1lb Ground Turkey
Taco Seasoning Packet
1 Green Pepper
4 Green Onions
Shredded Mexican Cheese
Sour Cream

I just browned the ground turkey and added the taco seasoning as directed. Layer lettuce or salad on the bottom of the plate and top with all your favorite taco fixings. Normally we would have had tomatoes but I forgot to buy them.

Everyone in the house loves this easy meal!

Free White Cloud Green Earth 4pk Toilet Paper When You Purchase White Cloud 12 or 24 pack (coupon)

2009-11-16T13:57:00.003-06:00

Go here and sign up to print a coupon for a Free 4pk of White Cloud Green Earth Toilet Paper when you purchase a regular White Cloud 12 or 24 pk. The Free coupon offer is good only for the first 50,000 customers.

You can also print a coupon for $1 off Green Earth and a coupon for $2 off regular 24 Pack of White Cloud

The coupons expire 11/30/09. You can find White cloud at Walmart.

Sav a Lot $5/$20 Printable Coupon

2009-11-16T12:14:00.002-06:00

Sav-a-Lot is not normally one of the places I shop although I do occasionally pop in to grab an item or two.

Here is a great printable coupon for $5/$20 purchase. The coupon expires 11/30/09

Thanks to Fistful of Coupons for the heads up on this coupon!

Target Toy Deals 11/15

2009-11-16T11:29:00.007-06:00

C oupon Gal has the scoop on the the coupon match ups for toys at Target right now. Here are a few of my favorites, for the full list head here.

Clue Secrets & Spies Game: $20.00
Use $5.00 Printable HERE
Use $5.00 Target Printable HERE

Pictureka! Flipper Game: $20.00
Use $5.00 Printable HERE
Use $5.00 Target Printable HERE

Guesstures Game: $20.00
Use $5.00 Printable HERE
Use $5.00 Target Printable HERE

Spong Bob Operation: $15.00
Use $5.00 Target Printable HERE

Sponge Bob Connect 4: $15.00
Use $5.00 Target Printable HERE

Sponge Bob Sorry: $15.00
Use $5.00 Target Printable HERE

Please note that sometimes Target Prices vary. According to the Target Coupon Policy they accept 1 Target Coupon and 1 Manufacturer's for the same item. I use Target Q's combined with Maunufacturers Q's at my local store all the time and have never had a problem with them.

Menu Plan Monday 11/16

2009-11-15T22:29:00.004-06:00

This is my first time participating in Menu Plan Monday. For more delicious menu plans check out I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Monday: Taco Salad, we put all our Taco fixings on a bed of lettuce.

Tuesday: Homeade Chicken Soup

Wednesday: Roasted Kielbasa and Potatoes, Corn, Fruit

Thursday: Baked Pasta E. Fagioli

Friday: Going to Friends

Saturday: Balsamic Chicken, Potatoes and Broccoli with Cheese

Sunday: This is a busy day for us, I never really plan a meal. We sometimes eat out or just have what we call in our home "Free For All"

e.l.f. Cosmetics: Free Mini Kit with ANY Purchase

2009-11-15T16:31:00.002-06:00

A big huge thanks to Fistful of Coupons for this hot deal!

Right now you can head over to the e.l.f. Cosmetics website and gets this 27 piece mini makeup case FREE with ANY purchase.

Here is what I did:

I purchased a $1 Lip Gloss (stocking stuffer) and paid $6.95 for shipping. So I paid a total of $7.95.

The 27-piece Free kit includes:
-9 eyeshadows
-1 cream eyeshadow shade
-1 blush
-1 bronzer
-10 lip glosses
-1 brow powder
-1 eye liner pencil
-1 dual ended eyeshadow applicator and brush
-1 face brush
-1 lip brush

Use the promo code FREEMM at checkout.

Aldi Best Deals of the Week 11/15

2009-11-15T16:05:00.003-06:00

Cranberries (12oz bag) 99cents

Pineapple $1.19

Celery 69cents

Sweet Potatoes (3lb Bag) 99cents

L'oven Fresh Brown n Serve Rolls 99cents

Friendly Farms Whipped Topping 85cents

Smithfield Smoked Ham 99cents/lb

Little Salad Bar, Green Salad 99cents

CVS Best Deals of the Week 11/15

2009-11-15T15:51:00.002-06:00

Couponing 101 has put together all the best deals at CVS this week along with coupon match up. These are just a few of my favorites. To see the entire list just head over here.

Scope Outlast Mouthwash or Crest with Scope Outlast Toothpaste $3.49, Earn $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
- 75¢/1 Scope Q (10/11 or 11/1 P&G)

Suave Body Wash, Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler $2; Buy 3 and Earn $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
- 75¢/2 Body Wash Q (9/13 or 10/25 RP)
- 50¢/2 Shampoo or Conditioner Q (10/25 RP)

Covergirl Simply Ageless Foundation $13 and Blush $10, Buy Both and Earn $10 ECBs (Limit 1)
- B1G1 Free Q (11/1 P&G) AND
- $1/1 Q (11/1 P&G)

Duracell Batteries $2.99, Earn $1 ECB (Limit 1)
- 75¢/1 Q (11/1 P&G)

Walgreens Best Deals of the Week 11/15

2009-11-15T15:22:00.002-06:00

Mommy Snacks has the low down on all the best deals at Walgreens this week. Here are a few of my favorites, you can check out this rest along with coupon matchups here.

$13.99 Almay Pure Blends Foundation (1 oz) and earn $10 RR

$4.50 Vick’s and earn $3 RR (purchase 2)
Includes: DayQuil/NyQuil Liquicaps (10-12 ct), DayQuil/NyQuil Liquid (6 oz), VapoRub (1.75 oz)
$1 in the 10/11 P&G Insert (exp 11/30)
$1.50 in the 11/1 P&G Insert (exp 11/30)

$5.99 Bic Soleil Razor or Cartridges and earn $3 RR
$2 in the 11/15 SS Insert (exp 12/27)

$2.99 Aussie Hair Care and earn $2 RR
$1 in the 10/11 P&G Insert (exp 11/30)

$1 Ricola Mixed Berry Cough Drops and earn $1 RR

Price Matching Policy Changed at Target

2009-11-14T12:38:00.002-06:00

To my readers who were refused at Target I apologize. After the blogosphere was flooded with word on the Leap Frog Alphabet Pal deal many consumers went shopping. Some were able to score on the deal and other were refused.

Corporate was flooded with calls because their original policy did not exclude "door busters" or "timed events" After all the calls and emails Target updated their policy to exclude "door Busters" and "early bird specials"

Thanks to Surviving the Stores for this information!

Target Shopping 11/10

2009-11-13T17:42:00.003-06:00

6 Up and UP Wipes @ $1.29 each
3 Kashi Go Lean Crunch @ $2.75 each
Nivea Essence Lotion $4.94
Almay Mascara $1.48 (clearance)
4 NYC Nail Polishes @ 92cents each
3 Revlon Nail Files @ $1.27 each
5 Nivea Lip Balm @ $2.44 each

Coupons Used
6 $1 off Up and Up Wipes
3 $1.50 off Kashi
-$4.94 Free Nivea Lotion WYB 3 Nivea Lip Products
3 $1 off Revlon Beauty Tools
-$2.44 B1G1 Free Nivea Lip Balm
-$2.44 Free Nivea Lip Balm Peelie from Lotion
$1 off Nivea Target Q

Total Spent = $20.12

I wasn't sure how many Nivea Lip items I needed to fulfill the obligations of the coupons. However all the makeup/beauty items are for stocking and gift bag stuffers.

My shopping total for the week is $88.64

Walgreens Shopping 11/10

2009-11-13T17:35:00.003-06:00

This was my first day out after being sick and I had some expiring Register Rewards.

Transaction #1
2 Gold Medal Flour @ $3.29 each
4 Plastic Bowls @ 4/$1
Almay Pure Blends Foundation $9.99

Coupons
2 50cents off Gold Medal Flour
-$3.58 off Gold Medal Flour in ad Walgreens Coupon
-$9.50 Register Rewards

Total Spent =$4.45 and earned $10 Register Rewards

Transaction #2

3 Johnson and Johnson Pad w/Neosporin @ $3.99 each

Used -$10 Register Rewards

Total Spent = $2.09 and earned $8 Register Rewards

Transaction #3

Almay Pure Blends Foundation $9.99

used -$8 Register Rewards

Total Spent $2.84 and earned $10 Register Rewards

Walmart Shopping 11/7 "The I'm Sick Edition"

2009-11-13T17:22:00.003-06:00

So last week we had a lot of sickness going around in our house and I was sick in bed for 5 horrendous days. So Friday I didn't have my usually shopping day, instead Saturday night Hubby and Jonah went and did the shopping.

I felt too bad to mess with coupons so I told them just to go to Walmart, instead of leaving town to go to Kroger. I wrote about half a dozen things on a list and just told them to buy what they wanted but not to spend more than $70.

Here is what they purchased:

A Pineapple $2
Bread $2.68
Bread $1.96
Salad Mix $1.88
Mixed Fresh Veggies 25 cents
Carrots $1.72
Great Value Granola Bars 18pk $3
Pop Tarts $1.86
Whole Walnuts $2.78
Nutcracker $3.97
3lb Oranges $4
Bananas 96cents
2 Angel Soft @ $1.24 each
Turkey Lunchmeat $3.98
3 Albacore Tuna Packs @ $1.57 each
Kraft Cheese Slices $3.58
3 Roll Paper Towels $1.94
2 Great Value Cereal @ $1.82 each
Potatoes $2
Large Jar Pickles $3.12
2 Great Value Milk @ $2.76

Total Spent = $59.14

They bought hardly any junk food and I was surprised. Some of the things were higher than I would ever dream of paying for them but I can't complain. I was able to stay in bed and still get the groceries we needed and they stayed under my budget! :)

Leap Frog Alphabet Pal for 49cents at Target Fri. & Sat.

2009-11-13T10:50:00.002-06:00

Of course today of all days I didn't head into town for shopping!

Thanks to Surviving the Stores for an AMAZING toy deal.

Toys R Us is putting out an ad this afternoon, 11/13, that is good from today at 3pm until tomorrow at 1pm. In this ad the Leap Frog Alphabet Pal is on sale for $10.49. Head over and pick up the ad and take it to Target along with this coupon for $10 off the Leap Frog Alphabet Pal.

Target will ad match the Toys R Us price for $10.49, minus the $10 coupon and this will make it a total of 49 cents for an Awesome Christmas Gift!!

Please note: The coupon is on the 2nd page at the very bottom and is in the middle.

Yankee Candle Buy 2 Get 2 Free Coupon

2009-11-13T08:50:00.002-06:00

I just read this great deal at Wicked Cool Deals!

Head over here and print this awesome coupon then take it in to Yankee Candle. Buy 2 Large Housewarmer Jar Candles and get 2 free! The coupon is good until November 29,2009.

These are super nice candles and would make some great Christmas gifts.

Disney's Up Blu Ray/DVD Combo for $9.96 at Walmart

2009-11-12T16:15:00.003-06:00

Thanks to Deal Seeking Mom for leading me to this coupon!

Print off this coupon for $10 off Up Blu Ray/Dvd Combo and head to Walmart.

Up is currently $19.96 making it only $9.96 after coupon. This is going to make another very inexpensive addition to our Christmas shopping. The coupon expires 11/17.

Target: Up and Up Baby Wipes for 29 cents

2009-11-10T16:17:00.003-06:00

Here is a great deal on baby wipes!

Print out the coupon here for $1 off Up and Up baby wipes and head to Target.

At my store in Marion Illinois the regular wipes containers are $1.29, making them only 29 cents a piece after coupon.

I have read on some blogs that you can get the smaller wipes refills for free because they are 97cents, however at my store the were $1.30 something. Not sure why.

Target printables do not have a limit on the amount of coupons you can print. The coupons do state 1 per transaction but that is dependent upon the cashier. I have never had a cashier refuse me to use more than 1.

Free Sample of Huggies Little Movers Diapers

2009-11-09T22:37:00.003-06:00

I just went over to Walmart.com and signed up for a free sample of Huggies Little Movers and you can too. Just go here and click on get your sample then fill out the short form.

My sister loves it when I bring her diaper and pull-up samples, they are great for sticking in the diaper bag.

Free Sample of Dunkin Donuts Original Blend Coffee

2009-11-09T22:27:00.002-06:00

Head on over here to get your free sample of Dunkin Donuts Original Blend Coffee.

We don't drink coffee real often so free samples like this can really come in handy! :)

Kroger Best Deals of the Week 11/8

2009-11-08T18:50:00.003-06:00

Kroger Cheeses (shreds, bars and sliced deli thins) 4/$5

Kroger Milk 1/2 Gal. $1

Kroger O.J. Gallon $2.50

Kroger Lg Eggs Dozen 98cents

Boneless Pork Sirloin Chops $1.69/lb

Boneless Pork Loin $1.99/lb

Ky Legend Boneless Ham $1.99/lb

Organic Bartlett Pears 77cents/lb

Golden Ripe Bananas 39cents/lb

Cameo Apples 98cent/lb

Cucumbers 2/88cents

Organic Carrots 1lb Pkg. $1

Quaker or General Mills Cereal (Cap'n Crunchberries, Oat Squares, HoneyNut Cheerios) $2.50 each
buy 4 and get $4 off at checkout
$1/2 coupon (Smart Source 11/1)
$1/2 coupon (Smart Source 11/8)

Smart Ones Entrees $2

Duracell Batteries $1.88
75cents off (P&G 11/1)

Walgreens Best Deals of the Week 11/8

2009-11-08T17:08:00.005-06:00

Colgate Total or Enamel toothpaste, 360 Deep Clean or Actiflex toothbrush $3.49 and earn $1 Register Reward

use $1 off (Smart Source 10/25)

Bayer Glucose Meter–Contour or Breeze2 $14.99 and earn $5 Register Reward
use $30 off coupon from(Red Plum 10/25) coupon will be adjusted down to $14.99

Clearasil products – B1G1 Free (psa) $4.50

use (2) $2 off Clearasil coupons (Smart Source 9/27)

Huggies Diapers jumbo pack $8.99
use $1 off Huggies (Smart Source 10/25)

Gold Medal Flour 2/$3 w/in ad coupon
use 50cents/1 coupon from here

Eagle Brand Condensed Milk $1.79 w/in ad coupon
use $2/2 Eagle coupon (Red Plum 11/8)

Carnation Evaporated Milk 99cents w/in ad coupon
use 50cents/2 Carnation (Smart Source 9/27) or (Red Plum 11/1)

Johnson & Johnson Select Products, Buy 2 and earn a $2 RR, Buy 3 and earn an $8 RR!
Motrin 165 ct
Tylenol 150 – 225 ct
Tena Serenity
Bengay ( 4-5 Pk pouch or 4 oz cream)
J&J First Aid (4-12 pk pads, 25 pk Gauze, Tape or Guaze Roll)
Lubriderm 16 oz.
Neosporin
Johnson & Johnson

Aldi Best Deals of the Week 11/8

2009-11-08T16:41:00.002-06:00

Grapefruit 39cents each

Pears (28oz pkg) 89cents

Tangerines (3 lb bag) 99cents

Butterball Whole Turkey (12-20 lbs) 99cents/lb

Kirkwood Boneless Turkey Breast Roast (4 lbs) $9.99

Smithfield Smoked Ham, Shank portion 99cents/lb

Chef's Cupboard Stuffing Mix 89cents

Valley View Instant Potatoes 99cents

Chef's Cupboard Turkey Gravy (12 oz) $1.19

Countryside Creamery Butter Quarters $1.39

Happy Harvest Candied Sweet Potatoes 99cents

Kroger Shopping 10/30

2009-11-07T09:18:00.002-06:00

This my only shopping trip last week. I headed to Kroger hoping to get everything on my list. I cannot find my receipt, this week has left me a little lost, but I know that I had 20 items toward the mega event.
I used coupons on things such as the lean cuisines, the star vinegar, the yogurt, the land o lakes butter, the whole grain bread and more.

I bought a lot of fresh fruits and veggies however I had to pick up some junk food for the girls halloween sleepover.

My total spent was $83.40! $20 of that total went to the slumber party food and some things we needed to take dinner to my sister in laws on friday night.

I didn't shop any where else since we were all sick. Add it to last weeks shopping and I spent a total of $152.20 for this payday.

Sickness hits our home

2009-11-06T20:07:00.002-06:00

This week has been an absolute blur. Monday started out just fine but by Tuesday things were going a little crazy. I had to take Emeri to the e.r. really early Tuesday morning. I was concerned she may have swine flu and because she has asthma I wasn't waiting to take her in later. She was tested and sure enough it was positive. The Dr checked out her lungs and said they were great and that we caught it real early.

She came home and started her Tamiflu and I began having a horrible cough. By Tuesday evening I was running a fever and Jonah came home from school sick and feverish. Wednesday morning Jonah and I headed to the local clinic since our family Dr is almost an hour away and I was running a 102 fever and didn't have the energy to make the trip.

We were tested for strep throat, swine flu and some bad viral infection that is going around. Jonah and I ended up having the viral infection and I was way worse than she was.

Emeri's Tamiflu worked wonders and she headed back to school on Thursday, Wow! I was impressed. Jonah was put on one medicine and she got to go back to school today. The girls are both doing great! I was put on 3 different medicines and although I am improving I am still feeling quite bad. Thankfully I have no more fever.

I only made one shopping trip this past week and it was to Kroger. Hopefully I will get it posted tomorrow and hopefully next week things will be back to normal around here.

Free Redbox Movie Code 11/2

2009-11-02T14:40:00.003-06:00

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Use this code between now and midnight tonight to get a free movie at your local Redbox.

Aldi Best Deals of the Week 11/1

2009-11-02T12:22:00.002-06:00

I do not get to Aldi often. Sadly my closest one is always insanely packed on my shopping day. I usually choose not to wait. However occassionally I go in and am pleased. Here are some great deals they have this week.

Grapefruit 39cents each

Tangerines 3lb bag 99cents

Goldhen Eggs Grade A Large 79cents a dozen

Smithfield Smoked Ham 99cents/lb

Maple Leaf Farms 5lb Duckling $11.99

Happy Farms or Fit and Active Cream Cheese 79cents

CVS Best Deals of the Week 11/1

2009-11-02T12:01:00.002-06:00

Plackers Dental Flossers, $2.99 and earn $2 Extra Care Bucks (limit 1)

Nova Max Glucose Monitor, $9.99 and earn $9.99 Extra Care Bucks (limit 1)

Oral B Indicator $2.69 spend $10 and earn $5 Extra Care Bucks (limit 1)
use 2 75cents/2 Oral-B Indicator Toothbrush (P&G 11/1/09) some places got $1/2

Colgate Total Advanced, $2.99 and earn $1 Extra Care buck (limit 2)
$1 off Colgate Total (Smart Source 10/25)

Dawn Dish Liquid, 97cents (limit 4)
25cents offDawn Dish Liquid (P&G 11/1)

CVS Brand Batteries, psa $2.49 (B1G1 free)

Gold Emblem 24-pk. Purified Water, $2.66 (limit 4)

Walgreens Best Deals of the Week 11/1

2009-11-02T10:08:00.002-06:00

Blistex Lip Balm $2.49 and Earn a $1.50 Register Reward

Vicks Dayquil or Nyquil Liquidcaps or Liquid 2/$9 buy 2 and earn $3 Register Rewards
Use two $1.50 off coupons ( P&G 11/1)

Buy two participating products at $4 each and earn $2 register rewards
Gillette Body Wash 12 or 18oz
Gillette Antiperspirant/Deodorant
Old Spice Body Wash 12 or 18 oz
Old Spice Body Spray 3.5 or 4 o)
Old Spice Antiperspirant/Deodorant 2.6-4oz
Secret Antiperspirant/Deodorant 2.6-4oz
Tag Body Spray 3.5 or 4oz

Buy one Gillete Deodorant and one Gillete Body wash
Use $1 off Gillette Body Wash (P&G 11/1)
and Buy Gillette deodorant and Get Gillette body wash free (P&G 11/1)

Herbal Essence shampoos, conditioners, or stylers 2/$7 buy 2 and earn $2 Register Reward
B1G1 free coupon (P&G 10/11)

Johnson’s and Johnson’s First Aid Products $3.99 buy 3 and earn $8 Register Rewards
Use 3 $1 off Johnsons First Aid coupon (Smart Source 8/2)

Monthly Register Rewards

Robitussin DM To Go 2pk; $2.49 and earn $2.49 Register Reward

Almay Pure Blends Foundation $9.99 and earn $10 Register Rewards

Dulcolax Balance 7day $7 and earn $4 Register Rewards

$3 off Dulcolax found on package

Almay Pure Blends Eye Shadow, Lip Gloss or Mascara $6.99 and earn $5 Register Rewards

Walgreens Shopping 10/27

2009-10-31T22:23:00.002-05:00

Transaction #1
Dulcolax $7
Super Poligrip $2 (not pictured)
Fiber Choice $2.49
Halls $1

Coupon
$3 off Dulcolax
-$9 Register Rewards

Total Spent 61cents and earned $9.50 Register Rewards

Transaction #2
4 Halloween Tumblers @ 3/$1
Emergen-C $3.49
Halls $1
Chapstick $2.99

Coupons
-$8.50 Register Rewards

Total Spent 73cents and earned $7.50 Register Rewards

My total spent for the week = $68.80

Kroger Shopping 10/23

2009-10-31T22:13:00.002-05:00

I got a few really good deals. Barbara's Cereal for 99cents a box with coupon and sale. YoBaby Yogurt for 99cent Mgr Special. Also a big bag of Chicken Breast for $5.99.

I only used $5 in coupons and my total spent was $40.91

Walmart Shopping 10/23

2009-10-31T21:57:00.002-05:00

3 Yoplait Delights @ $2 each
4 Hershey Bars @ 50cents each
Great Value Graham Crackers $2.50
Great Value Marshmallows 92cents

Coupons
3 $1 off Yoplait

Total Spent $8.76

Walgreens Shopping 10/23

2009-10-31T21:28:00.002-05:00

Transaction #1

2 Tuf Towel @ 79cents each
Halls $1
Emergen-C $3.49
Dentek $2
Chapstick Effects $2.99
2 Pert Plus @ $2.50

Coupons
2 $1 off Pert Plus
40cents off Tuf Towel (Walgreen's Q)
-$12.50 Register Rewards

Total Spent $2.15 and earned $10.50 in Register Rewards

Transaction #2

Emergen-C $3.49
Halls $1
Walgreens Bleach 99cents
Chapstick Effects $2.99
Robitussin $2.49
Northern Toilet Paper $3.99

Coupons
$1 off Northern
-$13 Register Rewards

Total Spent $1.70 and earned $10 in Register Rewards

Dollar Store Shopping 10/23

2009-10-31T21:18:00.001-05:00

2 Snuggle Fabric Softener @ $3.75 each

Coupons
2 $3 off Snuggle

Total Spent $2.14

Target Shopping 10/23

2009-10-31T21:01:00.002-05:00

3 Chef Michaels @ $4.21 each
4 Chex Mix @ $1.97 each
4 Rolaids 3pks @ $1.99 each
I also bought a Christmas gift at 75% off for $5.50 (not pictured)

Coupons
3 $3 off Chef Michaels
4 $1 off Chex Target Qs
4 50cent of Chex
2 $4/2 Rolaids

Total Spent $11.80

Target Shopping a How To

2009-10-29T16:09:00.005-05:00

I will tell you straight up that Target has been a little difficult for me. I have gotten some amazing deals but I have also dealt with a few cashiers and 1 Manager that weren't so coupon friendly.

What kind of coupons does Target Accept? Target issued coupons and Manufacturer coupons including internet Printables. (check out the Target coupon policy here)

What are Target issued coupons? Sometimes you will find "Target" coupons in news papers. They will have the Target symbol on them. Sometimes you will receive "Target" Coupons in the mail. You can also print "Target" coupons online here and here.

Is it true the Target coupons can only be used 1 per transaction? The coupons do state 1 per transaction, however, it really depends on the cashier or store Manager. So far I have never had a cashier refuse me to use more that 1 coupon at a time.

Can you really combine a Target Coupon and a Manufacturer's coupon? Yes you can! This is where the big savings can come in.

Recently I bought Skippy Peanut Butter for $2.04 a jar. I used $1 off Target coupons and 40cents off Manufacturer coupons to get the Peanut Butter for 64cents a jar.

You can check out a couple recent Target trips here and here.

Can I use my coupons on something that is on clearance or costs less than the amount of the coupon? Yes! As long as the item you are purchasing matches the wording on the coupon you can. According to the coupon policy above the cashier can adjust the coupon down to make the item free. I personally have had cashiers who adjusted the coupon and some who allow it to go through as is which gives you overage. I wouldn't expect the overage but be happy when you get it.

When I shop at Target or Walmart I choose my cashier carefully. If there happens to be a young guy cashier I will always go to him. Otherwise I look for a young girl. I have found many times the older cashiers think it is their duty to decide whether or not you should be able to use a coupon. I have experienced this and it wasn't so fun. Once you start couponing the stores often you will figure out which cashiers are the most coupon friendly.