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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Fareway $24.03

I stopped at Fareway on the way home today to pick up a few items and a ham for our holiday gathering on Saturday. Sorry I didn't take a picture I was too busy getting it all put away so I could get things ready for tonight. So I will list what I got:

Farmland Ham 5.2lbs 9.47
3 Farmland sausage links 1.29
Milk gallon 2.85
Shredded hashbrowns 2.19
eggs .99
cheese soup 1.49
wonderbread 1.69
cottage cheese 1.48

Total $24.03

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Walgreens $12.88

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My Walgreens trip today:

2 12oz Nyquil 4.99 sale used 2 1.50 qs
2 Baby Vapor rub 4.49 sale used 1 .55 q
1 Vapor Rub 4.49 sale
1 Now & Later candy canes 1.25 sale

$24.70 + 1.73 tax = $26.43

- 2 1.50 qs
- .55 q
-4.00 RR
-4.00 RR
-2.00 RR

$12.88 PAID = 49%
and rec'd a new RR of $10

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

New Years Eve

I am having a few friends and their kids over for New Years Eve. I am not serving a meal because people won't be coming tell around 8:00 so that I can have the baby sleeping first. So I have snack food planned, which is great since everything is easy to put together and put on platters since I have to work that day.

Chips
2 different homemade dips
Celery w/peanut butter
4 kinds of cheese
2 kinds of summer sausage
lots of crackers
tortilla chips
homemade cheesy bean dip
little smokies in bbq sauce
pretzels (for the one kid who doesn't like chips)

Alcoholic punch
and told people to bring other drinks if they want it

and for the kids
Sparkling grape juice
Sprite
Root Beer


What is everyone else snacking on for New Years Eve?

Monday, December 28, 2009

Hy-Vee $37.37

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I stopped at Hy-Vee today and spent $37.37. I needed a few things for the kids for the rest of the time off of school and several things for our small New Years Eve get together. I will be making another stop at the store later this week for some items for the Christmas celebration with my family this weekend.

Friday, December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas

I hope everyone is having a Merry Christmas.

We celebrated Christmas morning here opening presents and playing with all the new stuff and then headed to the kids' Grandparents house. The roads are terrible out and it took longer than usual but we got there. We had a very nice meal and opened presents again. We were there almost six hours and then we slowly made our way home.

Now we are home and the little one is in bed and I have hooked up our new Wii and the older two kids are loving it. And I must admit it is a lot of fun! I think this is a great winter time game. We only have the game that came with the Wii which includes bowling, tennis, baseball, boxing and golf, but that is keeping us plenty entertained right now.

We will have another Christmas gathering on January 2nd when my family will be coming here. I hope the weather is a lot better then.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Norad Santa Tracker

Don't forget you can track Santa as he delivers gifts to all the girls and boys thanks to the nice people at Norad.

Norad Santa Tracker

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Weather

I had a heck of a lot of scraping to do on my windows today before I left work. We had freezing rain for quite a while, then sleet, and then it turned to snow.

On the 6:00 news they said we had 4" of snow so far and it was still snowing then. It has stopped for now but this wintry mix of precipitation is forecasted to continue for the next 3 days.

Thank goodness I don't have far to travel on Christmas Day, but boy do I feel for all those people that will be traveling in this stuff, Yuck!!!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Fareway $18.02

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I needed milk for the little one and some easy stuff for the other two kids while they are out of school.

2 Gal Milk 3.03 ea
Bread 1.48 sale
Buns 1.99
2 hot dogs .88 sale
7 lunchmeat .50 sale
2 peas .50 sale
green beans .50 sale
corn .50 sale
carrots .75
bananas .48

Monday, December 21, 2009

More Snow is on the Way

After watching the local news tonight and checking out the Weather Channel afterwards we are obviously in for some really crappy weather the rest of the week. We already have a lot of snow on the ground so we really don't need more but we are getting it regardless. They are talking snow everyday through Friday! And on Wednesday and Thursday there might be sleet at times. Luckily we only have about 30 miles to travel each way on Christmas Day so hopefully the roads will be ok. I really hope everyone can make it to their destination safely.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Christmas Baking is Done!

I baked another five applesauce cakes today. And I put together two jars of smores.

That concludes my baking for Christmas. Now all that is left is to label everything and make it pretty and put it all in baskets. I am almost ready for Christmas and I am so glad for that.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

More Christmas Gifts Made

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Today I Made:

6 Brownie Cakes in a Jar
3 Hot Cocoa Mix Jars
1 Cappuccino Mix Jar

forgot to take picture of:
8 Chocolate Body Scrubs
8 Strawberry Body Scrubs

My Christmas to do list is dwindling rapidly, thank goodness!

Friday, December 18, 2009

Fareway $36.90

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I needed a few groceries and some stuff for Christmas baking this weekend. And I had all three kids with me so I let them pick out what they wanted for supper tonight. Spagettios, oh yuck, but I got them and they wanted Jiffy Pop to eat while watching the movie we rented.

Total was $36.90

The powdered milk was 7.69, that stuff is expensive!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Walgreens $19.84

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My Wags shopping trip today:

Huggies $8.99 sale
Dulcolax 6.99 used $3q on package
Rubbing Alcohol $1
Aquaphor 3.79 sale used $1 q on package
Fusion Razor 8.99 sale used $4 coupon

$29.76 + 2.08 tax = $31.84 Total
-4.00 q
-3.00 q
-1.00 q
-2.00 RR
-2.00 RR

$19.84 PAID = 62%
and rec'd new RR's of $2, 4, 4, 5 = $15

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

More Online Earnings Info Coming Soon

I receive a lot of emails about online earnings. People want to know which sites I belong to, which sites I have tried, how much I make from them, how their earnings compare to mine, etc, etc.

So, for all inquiring minds out there, starting the first of the year I will post my online earnings! I will also do my best to keep a running total for the year. I think this will be really exciting to see how big the numbers grow. Don't get too excited, I don't make much money but I do get the occasional paypal deposit and gift cards. So let's all see how these dribbles and drabs add up!

While I am at it I would like to keep a running total of my rebates and coupon savings also. I think that number could be impressive.

I hope you all continue to follow my blog in the coming year.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Christmas Baking

I just sat down, I have been in the kitchen for the last four hours!
I baked eleven Applesauce Cakes to give away for Christmas. They are now cooling and will need to be wrapped and placed in the freezer yet tonight.

Also on my baking list for Christmas is a dozen brownie cakes, one more big batch of cookies, and then make hot cocoa mix and cappuccino mix. I really enjoy giving people homemade gifts and it really seems that they enjoy getting them also.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Alice.com Deal Update



I was just at Alice.com and saw these new deals:
Jergens extra dry skin moisturizer 3oz $0.49
Radius kids toothbrush 1.49
Curel moisture lotion 6oz 1.79
Colgate toothpaste 0.70
Snuggle 32oz 2.66


And here are some of the other deals I previously posted about that are still available:
Scotch mini lint roller 0.97
Gillette shave gel 1.60
Bengay 2oz 2.27
Glade carpet & room 1.15
Brut deoderant 1.27
Sauve deoderant 0.98
Alka Seltzer 12ct 1.46


Check these out, they won't last forever. And don't forget you get free shipping on every order, and a $10 credit after spending $50.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

My Kids

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I thought you all might want to see an updated picture of my three kids.
Aren't they just adorable.

Friday, December 11, 2009

My Daughter's Christmas Concert

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My daughter had a Christmas performance at the local shopping mall.
She is the blonde up front singing a duet with her BFF.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Walgreens $6.42

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Stopped at Walgreens to get a few deals, including the purchase $25, get $5 RR.

3 Arm & Hammer detergent $2.49 sale
Stayfree 1.99 sale
Neutrogena Mens 4.99 sale
Conair Brush 2.00 sale
Barbie mp3 player 9.99
Kids laptop toy 9.99

$36.43 + 1.99 tax = $38.42 Total

-8.00 Wags toy coupon
-1.00 A&H coupon
-6.00 RR
-5.00 RR
-4.00 RR
-2.50 RR
-2.50 RR
-2.00 RR
-1.00 RR

$6.42 PAID = 17%
and rec'd new RR's of $2, 2, 5, 5

Wednesday, December 09, 2009

OMG It's a Blizzard!

We are having a blizzard here. Everything is shut down: schools, factories, stores, clinics and banks. We have a foot of snow out there already and its still snowing. And the winds are blowing so strongly it is very hard to see. But I can see some drifts on our patio that are at least 6' high!

Monday, December 07, 2009

Alice.com Deals Update



I was just at Alice.com and saw these new deals:
Scotch mini lint roller 0.97
Gillette shave gel 1.60

And here are some of the other deals I previously posted about that are still available:
Dove deoderant 0.97
Bengay 2oz 2.27
Glade carpet & room 1.15
Brut deoderant 1.27
Sauve deoderant 0.98
Alka Seltzer 12ct 1.46
CoverGirl Brow Shaper and Eyeliner $1.69


Check these out, they won't last forever. And don't forget you get free shipping on every order, and a $10 credit after spending $50.

Sunday, December 06, 2009

Productive Sunday

It was a very productive day here. I should have made a to do list for today but now I guess I can make a completed list.

1. Cleaned both bathrooms.
2. Did laundry & all put away.
3. Got Christmas tree put up and decorated.
4. Went to Menards and got sandbags put in truck.
5. Checked son's homework and listened to him read a book.
6. Made Christmas whisk gifts.
7. Made chocolate face scrub and packaged for Christmas gifts.
8. Ordered stocking stuffers for kids.
9. Made breakfast, lunch and supper and did all dishes.
10. Straightened and cleaned back entryway.
11. Cleaned baby's bedroom.
12. Got kids boots, hats, gloves, and snowpants all ready for this week.

And now that I have the baby sleeping and the other two playing quietly in their rooms I think I will sit here and read the Sunday paper, double check my grocery list for tomorrow and think of anything else I need to do for the week.

Saturday, December 05, 2009

Fareway $56.52

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Here is what I got at Fareway last night. It had been 9 days since I had bought groceries! And it was the last day of their sale on ground beef so I wanted to get in on that (93% for 1.99/lb).


Update: I don't know why this says Dec 5th, it was posted on Dec 8th. Weird.

No Grocery Shopping Today

Well, I tried to go to the grocery store today but when I pulled into the parking lot it was packed! And I just hate to shop in a store when it is packed, so I pulled right back out. I will just go on Monday, I am sure we can make it till then.

I did however make it to Dollar General to pick up a few cute Christmas containers, baskets, and whisks to use in making some Christmas presents.

And then I stopped at a Redbox to rent Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs for our family movie night. And that will be starting in a few minutes, so I better get ready!

Friday, December 04, 2009

Walgreens - paid 12%

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I had to stop and get the baby's reflux prescription today, so I thought I would get a few FARR items while there.

Acai Berry pills - 2 packaged together $4 sale used $3q
Dentek 90ct floss picks $1.99 sale
Goody 27 ct elastics $2 sale

$7.99 + .56 tax = $8.55 Total
-3.oo coupon
-2.00 RR
-2.50 RR

$1.05 PAID = 12%
and rec'd new RR's of $4, $2, $2

Thursday, December 03, 2009

Snow

We woke up to snow flakes falling from the sky this morning.

It's not suppose to pile up at all, but boy were my two oldest kids excited to see it this morning.

Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Bloggers - Make some easy Money!

Adgitize your web site.

If you're a serious Blogger who writes often, then you might as well sign up for Adgitize and make a little money while you are at it.


The how is very simple if you follow these easy steps:

Join Adgitize by clicking the link above.
Register you blog.
Place their ads on your blog.
Write and publish a new article every day (or as much as possible).
Also if you have time to get more points you can log in and Click on 100 other member banners every day.
Watch your earnings grow.
And how much can you earn as a Publisher Only? Based on my earnings so far I am averaging: $0.15 per day, which would equal $4.50 per month, or $54.00 per year!
But if you have more visitors and page views than I do, your earnings will be more than mine.

You can also refer others to Adgitize and earn for each one who signs their blog up and places ads on it.

I know it's not a lot of money, but if you are already blogging anyway, I think it's great that we can earn a little money along the way.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Alice.com $0.90 Clairol Haircolor is Back!



I was just at Alice.com and saw these new deals:
Clairol haircolor $0.90 this is back!
Good Start 13oz liquid formula 2.02
Theraflu 12 strips 2.69
Glade carpet & room 1.15


And here are some of the other deals I previously posted about that are still available:
Lipton 16ct tea bags $0.59
Brut deoderant 1.27
Sauve deoderant 0.98
Alka Seltzer 12ct 1.46
CoverGirl Brow Shaper and Eyeliner $1.69
Tag body spray 2.29
Bengay 2oz 2.27

You can also purchase Alice.com gift cards for 15% or 30% off through today!


Check these out, they won't last forever. And don't forget you get free shipping on every order, and a $10 credit after spending $50.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Tomorrow is Cyber Monday!

Don't forget that tomorrow is Cyber Monday, the online version of Black Friday. I do not shop on Black Friday because I can't stand to fight the crowds. I hate the crowds so much I don't even like going to the stores during the weekend. So, I am really looking forward to looking for deals tomorrow. I am very hopeful that I can find some things on my list.


Saturday, November 28, 2009

Hy-Vee $13.68

In yesterday's paper were some Hy-Vee coupons. They were only good through 11/30 and they were for some items I needed, so I went to the store today to use them.

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2 gal Milk 2.99 used 1.99 in ad q
2 lb 85% ground beef 2.88 used 1.99 in ad q
4 OJ frozen conc 1.69 used .99 in ad q
1 Tator tots 1.76

$20.26 Total
-6.58 in ad coupons
$13.68 PAID = 67%

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Walgreens Awesome 3 day Sale

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Walgreens has an awesome three day sale that started today.
My daughter has a Snuggie on her Christmas List so I was very excited to get the last children's size pink one! And we always need batteries on Christmas Day so I decided to get some of those too.

Snuggie 9.99 sale (get $2RR)
Crayola 64ct crayons 1.99 sale (get $1RR)
Duracell 20ct AA 9.49 sale (get $2.50RR)
Johnsons Bodywash 5.99 (get $6RR)
Aquafresh 1.99 sale (get $2RR)
Infusion 23 4.99 sale (get $5RR)
Nivea for men shave gel 2.49 sale (get $2.50RR)
Right Guard deoderant 2.49 sale (get $2.50 RR)
Dove ultimate visibly smooth deoderant 3.99 sale (get $4RR)
3 Walgreens tape .39 w/in ad q

$44.58 + 2.77 tax = $47.35 Total
- 2.00 Infusion q
-5.00 RR
-5.00 RR
-3.00 RR
-1.00 RR
-1.00 RR

$30.35 PAID = 64%
and I got back $27.50 worth of new RR's

Shopko $49.99

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I finally got a printer that will work with my laptop.
This printer was on sale today at Shopko for $49.99!

Gobble Gobble

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I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
I need to start cooking.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Walgreens paid 29%

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Had to stop by Walgreens because I had two $10 RR's expiring, so here is what I purchased:

Angel Soft $4 used .50q
3 Kleenex .89 sale used .50/3q
2 Theraflu $5 sale used $2wags q & 1.50 man q
2 Mucinex 9.99 sale

$36.65 + 2.57 tax = $39.22 Total
-.50 angel soft q
-.50 kleenex q
-4.00 wags theraflu q
-2 1.50 theraflu qs
-10.00 RR
-10.00 RR

$11.22 PAID = 29%
and rec'd new RR's of $3, & $5

Groceries $17.74

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I stopped and got a few last minute groceries before preparing our Thanksgiving Feast tomorrow.

Milk 2.49 sale
2 Frozen OJ 1.69
3 Cool Whip .89 sale
3 Valley Fresh Steamers 1.00 sale used .50 qs
2 Sour Cream .88 sale
6 Cheese singles .99 sale

$19.24
-3 .50 coupons
$17.74 Paid

Alice.com update



I was just at Alice.com and saw these new deals:
Chinet beverage napkins $0.49
Chinet salad plates 1.48
Chinet lunch napkins 0.82
Brut shave gel 1.19
Brut deoderant 1.27


And here are some of the other deals I previously posted about that are still available:
Lipton 16ct tea bags $0.59
CoverGirl Brow Shaper and Eyeliner $1.69
Tag body spray 2.29
Dove deoderant 1.87


Check these out, they won't last forever. And don't forget you get free shipping on every order, and a $10 credit after spending $50.

BTW, I was thrilled with my two orders.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Fareway $22.05

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Gal Whole Milk $2.91
Chips 1.99
Wonderbread 1.49 sale
2 Animal Crackers 1.19
5 Farmland sausage links .99 sale
Velvetta 3.99 sale
2 Betty Crocker potatoes .78 sale
Lettuce 1.19
Sunny D 1.59

$22.05

Walgreens $16.43

I made two trips to Walgreens this week. I had several RR's that I needed to use before they expired and there really wasn't much to roll them into this week, so I decided to get some toys for Christmas and some groceries.

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1st Trip - 2 transactions

1 Toy 9.99
3 Toys 4.66 sale
1 Austin snack crackers .50 sale
2 Ricola cough drops 1.00 sale
2 Lindsay Olives .99 sale
1 Walgreens diapers 5.99 sale
3 Cheez its .50 sale

$35.94 + 2.24 tax = $ $38.18 Total
-2 .50 Ricola coupon
-1.00 Lindsay coupon
-3.00 RR
-5.00 RR
-5.00 RR
-5.00 RR
-5.00 RR
-1.00 RR
-1.00 RR
-1.50 RR
-2.50 RR

$7.18 PAID = 19%
and rec'd new RR's of $1, $1, $5 = $7


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2 trip
Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice 2.50 sale
2 Oreos 2.50 sale
2 Austin snack crackers .50 sale
2 Lindsay Olives .99 sale
3 Kraft mac n cheese .59 sale

$12.25
-2.00 welch coupon
-1.00 lindsay coupon

$9.25 Paid = 75%

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Fareway $27.37

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I stopped at Fareway today on my way home to get a few groceries and since I spent less than $12 on groceries last week I didn't feel bad about spending money on a nice roast for Thanksgiving. And there are some more deals I want to get this week, so you might see another grocery post, we will see if I get there.

Wonderbread 1.49 sale
Top Round Roast 12.65
Ground beef 2.59
Chicken patties 2.29
Boxed potatoes .78 sale
4 Gravy mix .55 sale
LD Big Fudge Rounds 2.88 sale (my son's favorite snack)
2 jars Gravy .75 sale
Chips .99

$27.37

Monday, November 16, 2009

Two new Hot deals on Alice.com



I was just at Alice.com and saw these two new deals:

Lipton 16ct tea bags $0.59
CoverGirl Brow Shaper and Eyeliner $1.69

And here are some of the other deals I previously posted about that are still available:
Bic Shavers 12pk 0.96
Schick Shavers 5pk 1.86
Kotex pantiliners 0.41
Dove deoderant 0.97
Sauve deoderant 0.98
Tag body spray 2.29
Bounty basic paper towels 0.59


Check these out, they won't last forever. And don't forget you get free shipping on every order, and a $10 credit after spending $50.

BTW, I was thrilled with my two orders.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Walgreens $25.65

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I had to go get the baby's prescriptions today so I thought I would get some diapers and use Walgreens $5 off $25 coupon.

4 Huggies 8.99 sale used $2 coupons
Walgreens anti-itch cream 3.99
Almay lipgloss 7.99
Caramel .33 (I had to wait a long time for RX's, lol)

$48.27 + 3.38 tax = $51.65 Total
-5.00 discount
-4 $2 huggies coupons
-2.50 RR
-3.50 RR
-7.00 RR

$25.65 PAID = 50%
and rec'd a new RR of $5

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Hy-Vee $11.52

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I stopped at Hy-Vee today to use my $6 milk coupon that I acquired two weeks ago when buying cereal.

2 gal Milk 2.89 ea
1/2 gal choc milk 1.82 used $1 off wub 2 gals
1 lb Farmland bacon 3.98 used 1.88 in ad q
1 gal Vinegar 2.16
Animal crackers 1.49
4 canned fruits .88
4 lb sugar 1.96 used .99 in ad q
2 pizza crust mix .44 sale

$21.59 total
-6.00 milk q
-1.00 choc milk q
-2.10 bacon in ad q
-0.97 sugar in ad q

$11.52 PAID = 53%

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Alice.com deals



I was just at Alice.com and saw these great deals, some still the same as last time and a few new ones:

Clairol haircolor 0.90
Bic Shavers 12pk 0.96
Schick Shavers 5pk 1.86
Kotex pantiliners 0.41
Dove deoderant 0.97
Sauve deoderant 0.98
Tag body spray 2.29
Bengay pain relieving cream 2.27
Glad straws 0.42
Dawn ultra dish liquid 0.84
Bounty basic paper towels 0.59



Check these out, they won't last forever. And don't forget you get free shipping on every order, and a $10 credit after spending $50.

BTW, I was thrilled with my two orders.

Monday, November 09, 2009

Walgreens paid 22%

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Two transactions today to get deals and much needed Tylenol for the baby:

2 Bayer Contour Meters w/A1C attached $14.99 sale used 14.99 coupon
Huggies 8.99 sale used 1.50q
2 Tylenol infant drops 8.99
2 Almay pure blend foundation 9.99
4 Air freshners .39 in ad q (for John's bathroom, LOL)
3 Encore spices .50 in ad q

$79.99 + 3.40 tax = $83.39 Total
- 2 14.99qs
-1.50q
-2.50 RR
-2.50 RR
-3.50 RR
-3.50 RR
-4.00 RR
-4.00 RR
-2.00 RR
-2.50 RR
-2.50 RR
-3.00 RR
-3.50 RR

$18.41 PAID = 22%
and rec'd RR's of $5, 10, 5, 10 = $30

Friday, November 06, 2009

Hy-Vee $28.17

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2 1/2 gal Milk 1.59 used .88 flyer q
5 1/2 gal OJ .99 sale
Eggs .99 sale
Cheesy toast 2.18
Tator Tots 2.25
Cookies 1.88
8 85% ground beef 1.77 sale

$29.59
-1.42 flyer q
$28.17 PAID

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Fareway $17.22

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I stopped at Fareway on my way home to grab some sale items. Everything except the Jiffy mix was on sale.

Hashbrowns 1.99
2 Imperial margarine .59
Philly cream cheese 1.50
Flour 5lb. .88!!!
6 Farmland sausage links .99 used .25qs
Jiffy Baking mix 2.19
3 Shredded cheese .99
Spaghetti 1.77
2 Bananas .30

$18.72
- 6 .25 farmland qs
$17.22 Paid

Walgreens $4.70

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2 transactions at Walgreens:

3 Tide Stain Release 3.99 sale used $1qs
2 Dial Hand soap 1.99 sale
2 Vicks Nyquil/Dayquil 4.50 sale used 1.50 & 1.00q
1 Blistex 2.49 sale
4 Hunts sauce 3/1.00 sale

$28.78 + 1.92 tax = $30.70 Total
-3 1.00 tide qs
-1.50 nyquil q
-1.00 dayquil q
-9.00 RR
-7.00 RR
-3.50 RR
-1.00 RR

$4.70 PAID = 15%
and rec'd new RR's of 2.50, 1, 1, 3, 1.50 = $9

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

My Baby is One!

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My baby turned one yesterday. And we went to Grandpa's house to celebrate since she shares her birthday with him.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

New Alice.com deals



I was just at Alice.com and saw these great deals, some still the same as last time and a few new ones:

Bic Shavers 12pk 0.96
Schick Shavers 5pk 1.86
Kotex pantiliners 0.41
Dove deoderant 0.97

Nabisco 100 calorie 6pk 1.41
Wheat Thins 1.62
Planters 16oz peanuts 1.74
Crystal Light 10pk 1.60


Check these out, they won't last forever. And don't forget you get free shipping on every order, and a $10 credit after spending $50.

BTW, I was thrilled with my two orders.

Sunday, November 01, 2009

My Trick or Treaters

The kids had fun trick or treating last night. I was disappointed that I didn't get a picture of all three kids because my oldest daughter wanted to go with friends and even wanted to get ready there. But she said she would get dressed up(tinkerbell) tonight so I could at least get a picture tonight.

Here is my almost one year old cow:
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And here is my seven year old pirate:
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Friday, October 30, 2009

FREE Cereal & Milk!!!

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I was so excited about this purchase today at Hy-Vee. They are running a promotion on General Mills cereals: buy 6 and use an in-ad q to take $10 off your total plus you get a coupon printed after you check out for $6 off milk. Hy-vee's milk is more expensive then all the other stores around here but $6 will still cover two gallons!

2 Cheerios 2.50 sale, used 1.88 flyer q & 2 $1 qs
2 Trix 2.50 sale, used $1.00/2 q
2 Cocoa Puffs 2.50 sale, used $1.00/2 q
5lbs potatoes .99 sale
2 2ltr 7up 1.25 sale, used .38 flyer q
Cookies 1.88 (splurge)
Wonderbread 1.58 sale
3 Canned peas .98, used 3 for $1 in ad q

$24.99
-2.98 flyer qs
-11.94 in ad qs
-4.00 manufacturer qs
$6.07 PAID = 24%
plus I got $6 coupon for milk

Walgreens

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I did three transactions at Walgreens this week:
4 Quaker oats 3.19 B1G1 in ad q & 1.25/2 qs
2 Kleenex .89 in ad q
1 Vaseline lotion 6.99
2 Emergen C 3.49 sale
1 Chapstick 2.99
1 Dentek floss 2.00 sale
3 Fiber Choice 2.49

$34.59 + 1.97 tax = $36.56
- 2 1.25 quaker qs
-8.00 RR
-3.50 RR
-4.00 RR
-2.00 RR
-2.00 RR
-1.00 RR
-1.00 RR

$12.56 PAID = 34%
and got new RR's of 5, 7, 3.50, 3.50, 3, 2, 2.50, 2.50, 2.50 = 31.50

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Aldi $26.73

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We were in need of some groceries and I was so excited to see milk down to $1.89 per gallon! So today I spent $26.73 at Aldi.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Alice - $16.56

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My second Alice order just came.

Luvs diapers $6.78 - 1.00
Tide in-wash booster 3.36 - 1.00
Bounty pt .84 - .25
Cascade rinse aid 3.35 - 1.00
Kotex pantiliners 1.16 - .75
Scooby Doo gummi vitamins 5.99 - 2.00

$21.48
-6.00 coupons
$15.48 Paid - 72%


If you are new to Alice, just click below and check it out. And follow along here, I try and list the best deals here when I find them.

They have coupons that are automatically applied, nothing for you to do!
And all shipments get FREE shipping. And you can get a $10 credit after spending $50. I think all of those things combined are great, but just remember to get the best deals and pass on anything you can get cheaper other places.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Today's Alice deals!



I was just at Alice.com and saw these great deals, some still the same as last time and a few new ones:

Schick twin for women 5pk razors 0.29 after coupon
Kotex pantiliners 0.41
Dove deoderant 0.97
Meow Mix 2.75oz 0.38
Suave 15oz shampoo & conditioner 0.60
Degree deoderant 1.22


Check these out, they won't last forever. And don't forget you get free shipping on every order, and a $10 credit after spending $50.

BTW, I was thrilled with my first order and should be receiving my second order very soon!

.88 Cheerios!!!

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Stopped at Hy-Vee today on the way home from church to get some .88 Cheerios. And it was the 14oz size!!! (By way of an advertising insert sent to our home, limit 2)

2 Cheerios 2.50 sale used 1.88 flyer q & 1.00 qs
Eggs 1.09
4 Cottage cheese 1.38 sale
2 Shredded cheese 1.33 sale
2 7up 2liter 1.00 sale used .38 flyer q
4 80% ground beef 1.58 sale
3 Laffy Taffy 3/$1 treat for kids
Wonderbread 1.68 sale

$25.38 Total
-2.48 flyer qs
-2 1.00 cheerios qs
$20.89 Paid = 82%

Friday, October 23, 2009

Walgreens $6.26

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Two transactions at Walgreens today:
Dishwasher detergent 3.00
2 Pert Plus 2.50 sale used $1qs
Zantac 150 8.99
2 Trident gum 1.49
Dentek floss 2.00 sale
Vaseline lotion 6.99
EmergenC 3.49 sale
Candybar .50sale

$32.95 + 2.31 tax = $35.26 Total

-2 $1.00 coupons
-2.00 RR
-3.00 RR
-3.50 RR
-3.50 RR
-4.00 RR
-4.00 RR
-7.00 RR

$6.26 PAID = 18%
and rec'd new RR's of 2,9,1,2,7,3.50 = $24.50

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Alice deals today!



I was just at Alice.com and saw these great deals:
Kotex pantiliners 0.41
Bic Razors 5pk 1.86
Schick for women 5pk 1.77
Bic Razors 12pk .96
Snuggle 32oz 1.65
Dove deoderant .97
Suave 15oz .60

Check these out, they won't last forever.
BTW, I was thrilled with my first order and am placing another order right now!

Hy-Vee $ 6.93

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We were completely out of bread, so I stopped by Hy-Vee on the way home to get some and a couple treats for us too.

2 Wonderbread 1.68 sale
Cookies 1.88
Chocolate milk half gal 1.69

$6.93 Total

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Vision check-up

Today after school I took my two older children to the optometrist. I have been noticing that when my son is reading, he holds the book closer to his face then he should and squints a lot. So, I was worried about his vision. And my daughter hadn't been there since July 2008 so it was time for her to be checked also.

My daughter went in first and she came back out in about 15 minutes and the Dr said her eyes looked very healthy and she is seeing better than 20/20! Then it was time for my son to go in and I wanted to go with to tell the Dr. my concerns and see first hand how he did. The results were not horrible but, he definitely needs glasses. He was really excited to pick out glasses and the ones we decided on he said are really cool!

Then we left and on the way home he says to me, "Mom three kids in my class have glasses." I said yes. Then he says, "some people make fun of them." I asked, "do you do that?" "No," he replied. Then he said, "but they call the kids with glasses some mean names." I said, "are you worried that they will call you names?" He said, "Yes." At this point I wanted to cry for him but I knew that was not what he needed, so I continued the conversation. I said, "you know when people call you names you just need to ignore them." He said, "I know but they won't stop."

So, we really had a long talk about this subject. And I hope that when he gets his glasses next week no one ruins his excitement about them and about being able to read better.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Alice.com deals




I was looking around Alice.com this morning and wanted to list some good deals I saw:

Sauve 15oz shampoo or conditioner .60 after coupon
Kotex pantiliners 18-22ct .66 after coupon
Dove Deoderant .97 after coupon

There might be some other good ones there too, I only looked around for a few minutes.

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Apples, Apples and more Apples

What do you say when someone asks you if you want some apples?
Of course, you say yes! And then they ask how many you will take?
And if you are me you say, A whole bucket full! Here is the bucket of apples that I came home to yesterday.
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So, I spent most of my morning today canning apples. Thank goodness I have a Pampered Chef apple peeler, corer, and slicer. That helped alot. I canned sliced apples in very light syrup. Here are the instructions and recipe I followed. This way no matter what I want apples for: pie, crisp or sauce all I have to do is pull a jar off the shelf. And my end result was 10 jars of as many apple slices as I could squish in each one.

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Friday, October 16, 2009

Walgreens $7.98

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Last trip to Walgreens this week.

2 Huggies 9.00 sale used 2 $2qs
Renuzit air neutralizer 1.99 sale
Dentek floss 2.00 sale
EmergenC 3.49 sale
4 Candy (for kids&fillers) .40 clearance

$27.08 + 1.90 tax = $28.98 Total
- 2 $2 Huggies qs
-1.00 RR
-1.00 RR
-1.00 RR
-1.00 RR
-3.00 RR
-3.00 RR
-7.00 RR

$7.98 Paid = 28%
and got new RR's of 4,1,2,3.50 = $10.50
I will also be able to submit for another $1.50 in rebates for diapers!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Hy-Vee $15.82

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Hy-Vee had sent out a flyer with some store coupons and they expired today so I ran there after work to get in on the deals.

2 Jacks pizzas 3.00 sale used 2/$3 store q
2 Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats 18oz 2.50 used $1.99 store q & 1.50/2 man q
1 HV Noodles 3lb. 2.79
2 HV oyster crackers .88 sale
2 HV mushrooms .64
1 Ragu alfredo sauce .99 sale
1 A&W 6pk 2.50 sale used .99 store q
1 Dr Pepper 6pk 2.50 sale used .99 store q
1 HV potatoes 5lb. 2.50 sale used .99 store q
2 85% ground beef 1.88 sale used 1.47 store q

$29.68 Total
-12.36 store qs
-1.50 kellogg's q
$15.82 PAID = 53%

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Venom $1 printable

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As I have said before, John loves this new energy drink and I used all my BOGO printable coupons so I was excited to find this $1 off 1 printable. Now I can get some more for him when they go on sale again.

Walgreens $10.56

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I did two transactions.
8 Ragu 3/$5 sale used 2 .1.25/3qs
3 24:7 energy drink .99 clearance
1 Vaseline lotion 6.99
1 Renuzit odor neutralizer 1.99 sale
1 Halls 1.00 sale

$26.44 + 1.12 tax = $27.56 Total
-2 1.25 ragu qs
-1.00 RR
-1.00 RR
-2.00 RR
-2.00 RR
-2.50 RR
-2.50 RR
-3.50 RR

$10.56 Paid = 38%
and got new RR's of $8, 7, 1, 1 = $17

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Little Ducks Organic sample

Go here to sign up for a free sample of Little Ducks Organic infant and toddler snacks.

I am excited to sign up for this one.

Honey Nut Cheerios sample

Go here to sign up for a free sample of Honey Nut Cheerios and a $1 coupon.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Walgreens $19.35

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Stopped at Walgreens on our way home from church today to do the Huggies deal. (did two transactions)

4 Huggies diapers $9.00 sale used 2 $2qs & 2 $1.50qs
2 Peroxide .29 sale
1 Halls 1.00 sale
1 Dentek floss 2.00 sale

$39.58 + 2.77 tax = $42.35 Total
-2 2.00 qs
-2 1.50 qs
-2.50 RR
-7.00 RR
-3.50 RR
-3.00 RR

$19.35 PAID = 46%
and got new RR's of $4, 4, 2, 1 = $11

and will submit diapers for $3.00 rebate so will be net cost of $4.50 per package!

Samples

I know some people sign up for every sample they can get their hands on. However, I only sign up for a few samples. I want it to be something we will for sure use because their is just no reason to have something in your house that you have no use for, even if it is free.
Here is a sample I received in the mail this past week and I was really excited to get because we have never tried these products and its nice to know that we will like it before I spend money on it.

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Nature Valley sample contained:
1 Chewy Trail Mix Cranberry & Pomegranate bar & a .50 coupon for next purchase
1oz bag of Nut Lovers Granola Nut Clusters & a .75 coupon for next purchase

Go here to sign up for this.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Today's trip to Walgreens & Aldi

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Walgreens 2 Transactions:
Vaseline lotion 6.99
EmergenC 3.49
Chapstick 2.99
Halls 1.00

$14.47 + .97 tax = $15.44
-7.00 RR
-6.00 RR
$2.44 Paid = 16%
and rec'd new RR's of 7,3.50,3,1= 14.50


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I was very excited today to see Campbells Firehouse Chili at Aldi's when I walked in because John loves this and I won't buy it unless it's on sale and I have a coupon. So I bought a whole flat of it for him to take when he leaves again.

2 Milk
Spicy beef sticks - for John
12 Firehouse chili 1.49 ea - for John
Vinegar
2 Chicken broth
Black pepper
Animal crackers
4 Apple pies .39 ea - for John
2 Halloween gummi bears (to hand out)
Tator tots
Eggs

$36.22 - 22.13 for John = $14.09 for me & three kids

Friday, October 09, 2009

Venom Energy Drink BOGO printable

If you like the new Venom Energy Drink as much as John does you will want to print this coupon, it is for Buy one, Get one FREE! I have printed 8 (2 per computer) and used them all.

Thursday, October 08, 2009

Homemade Granola Bars

These are always a hit at my house and my sister just asked for the recipe, so I thought I would post it on here.

Ingredients:
2 cups oats
3/4 cup wheat germ
1 c peanuts, crushed
3/4 cup sunflower kernals
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
4 T butter
2 t vanilla extract
8 oz dried fruit (or choc chips or pb chips)

Put oats, germ, peanuts, kernals in baking pan and toast in oven at 400' for 10-12 minutes, stirring very frequently.

Put sugar, honey, butter, and vanilla in saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Then mix both mixtures and the fruit together well.

Line a 9X13 dish with waxed paper and pour mixture in evenly. Put another sheet of waxed paper across the top and take another 9X13 pan and push down evenly but hard on your granola mixture. Then let it sit for 30 minutes to set.

Then take it and carefully transfer to a cutting board and cut into the size of bars you want.

Make sure to keep these in an air-tight container. I usually leave half out and put half in the fridge until the first half is eaten. Since they do not contain preservatives they will stay good forever!

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Quick stops at Walgreens & Fareway

We all have colds here, Ugh! So today I had to go to Walgreens because I had a few RR's expiring today so I put them toward some soup and rolled onto other RR's.

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3 Campbells Chicken noodle soup .50 sale w/in ad q
2 Trident gum 1.00 sale
EmergenC 3.49 sale
Chapstick 2.99

$9.98 + .59 tax = $10.57 Total
-1.00 RR
-1.00 RR
-1.00 RR
-1.00 RR
-1.00 RR
-2.00 RR
-2.00 RR
$1.57 Paid = 15%
and got new RR's of $1, 3.50, 3 = $7.50


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Stopped at Fareway for some OJ and fresh fruit.
2 Orange Juice 2.17
chips .99
3 lb apples 1.99
Fruit Fresh 3.69

$11.01