Grocery Store highlights

Stay tuned for the Pierce's and a quick review of Piggly Wiggly as well. Another sick child so I ran to work this evening to get things done so I can stay home Thursday. I will get the post up on Thursday morning!

Tuesday Traders

I haven't done this for a couple weeks, but I feel it is time to offer up coupon trading again.

To partake in this trading, just leave a comment attached to this post and I will update it throughout the week. Be sure to check back often!

Do you have a bunch of extra coupons?
Is there a specific product you are looking for?

What do you need?
What do you want?

Let us all know so we can help each other!!!

By the way, if you are in the Portage area, I have 4 boxes of Rice Krispies cereal that I got for %0.25 each that I won't use in a timely fashion. Any takers? Trade?

A great post to share

Moneysavingmom has a great post today that everyone should read here.
I'm often asked how to save money when you only eat organic, or don't purchase any processed food. Here's your answer!

I agree that even if you only used coupons on non-food items, you would still free up quite a bit of your budget money to buy more organic food items. Anyway, be sure to check out the post.

My Walgreen's run

Too bad I made this run on Sunday before I knew about the extra savings coupon offered by Walgreen's this week. Oh well, I still made out like a bandit!
1. 2 Metamucil 2/$20, used $3 MQ on each, earned $6 RR, net $4 each
2. 2 Kids Ibuprofen BOGO $4.99, 2 Walgreen Q for $0.50 each
3. 2 Chapstik 3-packs on clearance $1.19
4. 1 Oral B toothbrush $3, used $0.75 and earned $3 RR, net -$0.75
5. 1 Gillette razor $8.99, used $4 MQ and earned $6 RR, net -$2.00
6. 1 Chapstick refresh $2.99, earned $3 RR, net -$0.01
7. 1 6-pack kids toothbrushes on clearance $1
8. 1 Herbal Essence conditioner $2.99, used $1 MQ, earned $2 RR, net FREE

My total out of pocket was $28.14, but my ad/coupon savings was $38.41! And don't forget that I left with $20 in Register Rewards! That is free money to use on my next visit!

Questions? Wondering how it works? Leave me a comment on this blog or email me at kendralacrosse@verizon.net.

Walgreen's coupon special

Walgreen's has put out a coupon here that is good for $5/$25. This is good for Tuesday and Wednesday only and can only be used AFTER coupons.

In order to make the best use of this coupon, look for items that are free after register rewards. That is very easy to do this week!

Let me know if you have any questions!

Menu Plan Monday

It's Monday already so here is the plan for the week. Keep in mind this is a PLAN, not an end all. I occasionally switch days around or even change it completely. The main purpose is so I have an idea of what I can make based on what is available in the house. Most days I don't want to think about meal planning and I use what is in the plan. But we keep it open for changes as needed based on how our week is going.

Monday: Chicken, rice and cucumbers

Tuesday: soup and salads, or hot dogs and salad

Wednesday: Pork roast and brocolli, bread

Thursday: Pizza

Friday: Taco salads

Saturday: Spaghetti and garlic bread

Sunday: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and veggie

Have a great week everyone!

Kmart confusion

I am so sorry about all the confusion regarding whether of not Kmart is doubling coupons this week.

Thank you to Kristine for contacting me last night. She let me know that she found a site listing Wisconsin Kmart as participating in the event.

I called Kmart in Portage this morning and they informed me that they ARE doubling coupons this week until the end of the ad on Saturday.

Be sure to take advantage of this event and head out to Kmart! I know I will be there this week, maybe even more than once!