Thursday, April 30, 2009
Welcome to my MOPS friends!
Thanks for humoring me by letting me speak tonight. I had fun. One thing I forgot to mention is that Kmart in Portage will be having double coupons starting Sunday. They will double coupons up to 0.75. Just wanted you to know and have the information. If you ask me, it isn't such a great deal as their prices are often a little higher. You make the call.
Love you all!
Kendra
Groceries....mmm lots of fruit and veggies
Pierce's has the following sales I picked up:
cucumbers 4/$2
lettuce bag 0.99
Strawberries 2/$3
Roma tomato's 1.29/lb (ok not sooo cheap but a better price and better looking than the others)
French fries $1
Chuck steaks 2.18/lb
Pork chops boneless 2.18/lb
Roma pizza's 5/$9
Other than that, I just picked up my normal milk, bread, bagels and very little else. I have found that I am staying more on the periphery of the store vs going down all the isles!
My total was $51.53, and my coupon/ad savings was $38.26! A savings of nearly half by buying only what is on sale! And I am so excited that I came in under my budget of $70/wk for the family! Hard to believe that only a month or so ago I was planning to up the budget, but now I can easily stay under budget and we all eat well and have a fully stocked pantry and freezer. In fact, I can't fit anything else into the freezer at this point!
I am thinking of starting to post our meal plan each week to give you an idea of what we eat and how easy it can be to plan and keep it simple. What do you think? Is it something that would be helpful? Let me know by leaving me a comment.
Have a great week!
Walmart 4-30-09
- CapriSun $1 MQ
- Ortega 0.75/2 MQ
- Right Guard Try free IP
Total was $11 something.....I paid $4.40 oop. And the soy milk was almost all of that!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Not Walgreen's....Target
- Easy Mac cups 0.77 each, $1/2 target, B2G1 MQ (0.40 total after coupons)
- Kraft dressing 1.59, $1.50 MQ (0.09 after)
- Kraft Mayo 1.99 each, $1/2 target, $1 ea MQ (were 0.49 each after)
- Olay 2.49, $2 MQ
- Muir Glen tomato paste $1.22 each, $1 each MQ
- Pace salsa $2.50 each, had up to $4 off each (they gave me entire $4 off, so made $)
- 3 boxes Spaghetti marked down to 0.36 each
- 2 bags rice marked down to 0.72 each.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
A couple good deals
- Caprisun Sunrise $1.97, use $1 MQ
- Knorr rice sides 0.98, use $1/2 MQ
- Ortega taco seasoning 0.52, 0.75/2 MQ
- Chef Boyardee 0.88, $1/4 MQ
- Scotch Bright single sponge 0.84, 0.75/2 MQ
Those were the main deals I found that match to recent coupons from the paper.
Will be back on Tuesday with my Walgreen's deals!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Pierce's 4-24-09
Good deals include: Johnsonville brats 0.55 MQ, Old Orchard Juice $1/2 MQ, apples 0.25 store coupon, Taquitos $1 MQ, hot dogs. pork chops and chicken nuggets were on special as well.
Spent a total of $60.60, going over my budget by $6 for the month which is not too bad. (I took the money from my Walgreen's stash since I just earned a gift card there!). I saved a total of $32.73 with sales and coupons. What makes this trip even more exciting is that it including ingredients for appetizers for a get together I'm hosting this weekend as well, on top of my normal shopping list!
I am proud that I have been consistently saving about 30% by shopping sales and using coupons at the grocery store. We definitely have been getting a lot more for our money! If only we could have a grocery store that doubled coupons.....a girl can dream right?
How did your shopping trip go this week? How much did you save. Let me know!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Completing the circle!
So to recap, I made $20 at Kmart and $25 at Walgreen's playing this game. FYI at Walgreen's, you are limited to one per person per 6 months.
Gee, what will I ever do with an extra $25 to spend at Walgreen's?????
Look at this!
Awhile back, I decided to join house party online after reading about it on a blog. Little did I know that companies like to have people all over the country throw parties to introduce new products, for advertising and to create a buzz. I had to fill out a lengthy application, and then I was notified when I fit the profile for the company involved.
This is my first time throwing a house party, and it is scheduled for tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes. There is no selling and no representative from the company is here. It is just me and some friends enjoying some comfort foods (including chocolate of course) and time to relax!
I can't wait for the fun in a quiet house! Everyone is invited, stop by around 1:00 on Saturday if you're in the neighborhood!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Walgreen's and a return to Kmart
6 bx Kraft shells & cheese 2/$5 with ad coupon. I had a bunch of RR's to use, I pd 50 cents out of pocket total.
I would have done the degree trial size deal, but of course our Walgreen's only had 3 on hand. Another time I guess.
Then I ran Kmart. Some shampoo I bought on Sunday rang up about 80 cents too high. I got my difference refunded and they also gave me a $3 gift card for my time! Apparently their policy is if it rings up wrong you get $3 or the item for free if it is less than $3! Sweet! So I went ahead and bought the toilet paper I forgot on Sunday. I paid less than $1 out of pocket!
A good day overall! Very little actual money spent thanks to the return and RR's. How did your Walgreen's run go this week?
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Kmart savings
Wowzer. I had such a blast at Kmart today! I think I saw at least 6 people I know shopping. Kristi and Meredith were cashing in on the double coupons. Luckily, they didn't take all the stuff I was looking for!
Take a look at all the loot! Back by popular demand, I will list the coupons I had as well. All coupons were doubled unless the item was less than that, then the item was free.
- Olay bars 4.99, $2 coupon
- Vaseline lotion 2.50, $1.50 Q
- Kotex 1.29, 0.75 Q
- Selsun Blue 6.99, $1 Q
- Gillette shave cream 1.99, $1 Q
- Bic Soleil razor 2.50, $2 Q
- Visine drops 2.50, $2 Q
- Suave kids shampoo 3/$5, $1 Q, 1.75 Q
- Benefiber 8.49, $2 Q
- Halls 1.66, $1 Q
- Benadryl kids 5.99, $1 Q
- Buddies soap 0.97, $2.50 Q
- Ziploc baggies 2.49, 0.55 Q
- paper towel 1.39, $1 Q
- Oust 3.79, $2 Q
- Pledge 4.19, $2 Q
- Popcorn 2.79, 0.40 Q
- Rice cakes 1.99, $1 Q
- Kellogg's cereal 2.50, $1 Q
- Post trail mix crunch 2.79, $2 Q
- sour cream 1.39, 0.50 Q
- Pop tarts 2.50, $1/2 Q
My total before coupons was over $141. but after coupons it was $39.09. Here's where it gets even better....I used my two $10 gift cards that I got from transferring my prescriptions, and I only had to pay $19.72 out of pocket! Pretty sweet deal!
How did you do?
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Groceries for the week
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Pay It Forward Video
Now if only I could figure out how to load my video onto this blog or facebook, then I'd really be in business! Anyone know how to do that?
Ad review
First up is Pierce's.
- Ground Chuck $1.88/lb
- Boneless/skinless chicken breast $4.88/3lb
- Dole lettuce 0.48
- Hunts Ketchup 0.98
- Patrick Cudahy bacon $1.98
- Bush's baked beans 2/$3
- Kraft pasta salad 0.88- I think there are MQ's out there
- Farmland Pork Sausage 4/$5
- Jiffy corn muffin mix 2/$1
- Surefine pasta 0.99
- Watermelon 0.48/lb
Piggly Wiggly (yes, I think I will run there this week) They are having a buy 11/$10 sale, you must buy 10 to get the 11th free. Otherwise you will pay $1 each.
- There are tons of things for $1 including half gallon milk, BBQ sauce, baked beans, pasta, pudding, bread, manwich~ you choose your favorites!
- Ground Chuck $1.69/lb
- Lay's potato chips BOGO
- Quaker granola bars 2/$4, MQ for $1/2
- apples 0.99/lb
That is all I see folks, but I may have missed some things. My trip will probably be pretty small, although I plan to stock up on hamburger! The freezer is getting low.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Target goodies
Here is the run down: MQ-manufacture coupon. target-target printable coupon
- 2 storage bins 0.99
- 2 All detergent 3.99: $2 MQ, $1 target
- 1 Johnson's buddies shampoo $3.34: $1 MQ, 0.75 target
- 7 Johnson's buddies soap $1.12: $1 MQ, 0.75 target
- 1 Dry Idea deodorant $2: $2 MQ
- 4 Colgate toothpaste trial size 0.50: 0.75 MQ
- 6 Teddy Grahams $2: $1/2 MQ, $1 target
- 6 Target fruit snacks 0.89: $1 target
- 2 V8 Fusion juice $2.99: $2 MQ
- 1 True Delight bars 2.89: $1 MQ
- 2 Kraft Shells & Cheese $1.50: no coupon
- 8 Kraft Easy Mac 0.77: 1 $1/2 MQ, $1/2 target
- 2 Lipton rice mix 0.99: $1/2 MQ
- 1 Quaker oatmeal bar 2.69: no coupon
- 2 Starkist pouches $1: no coupon
- 3 Sand buckets for the kids $1 each with no coupons!
My total before coupons was $87.51, with the final out of pocket total of $22.99! Doing the math, that means I saved $60.97 in coupons!
A thank you to Rachael for the heads up on the Colgate toothpaste moneymaker! As you can see, I got a lot of this for free and/or very cheap by spending a little time checking out the coupons. I did miss out on having 'mommy' time during this trip as my youngest has decided to get pink eye again (despite not ever being around anyone with it), so I had the pleasure of his company on this trip as we then made a detour to the doctor's office. Now we get to experience the drama again of 4 times a day screaming...I mean drops.
On another note, I spend some of my 'pay it forward' money at Target. I again got about $20 worth of stuff and paid around $7 for it all. When it's all done, I will post a picture with the link to the bank. More on that later.
Don't forget that Kmart will be doubling coupons again here in Portage starting this Sunday, and the grocery store ads come out tomorrow. I will try to get the reviews up by bedtime Wednesday. Until then, happy shopping!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Walgreen's on Easter
Saturday, April 11, 2009
First trip to pay forward
Kmart!!!!!
My grocery trip 4-10-09
Items I had coupons on were: Pringles $1/2, Cinnamon rolls .40, Wheat Thins $1/2, Old Orchard juice $1/2.
My total out of pocket amount was $45.31, with a coupon and savings amount of $38.77. A total savings of 46% for this week!
How did you do this week? I am looking forward to my Walgreen's trip this week, I have a few days to wait though!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Pierce's review for 4-9-09
Front page
Shank Ham $0.88 per pound
Strawberries $1.88 per pound
Betty Crocker Potatoes 0.98 each: MQ for 25-40 cents off each
Kraft Cream Cheese 0.98
Pringles 0.98 each: MQ for $1/2
Pepsi products 4/$10 with attached coupon
Page two
Hormel Tenderloin 3.98: MQ for $1 off ? I think
Golden Plump chicken thigh or drumstick 2/$5
Cod fillets: 5.99/lb
Page three
Old Orchard juice 2/$4: $1/2 from hang tag?
Triscuit or Wheat Thins 2/$4: $1/2 MQ
Last page
Broccoli 0.88/lb
Del Monte pineapple 2.98: IP coupon 0.75
Green Giant Steemers 10/$10: MQ 0.60
Surefine Butter $1.29
Eggs 0.99
Those are the deals as I see them, you may agree or not. Good luck shopping!
Pay It Forward Challenge
Each person answers the question "If Summit CU gave you $10 what would you do with it?" My answer along with everyone else's will be posted on their website. People can then vote on the best idea and the winner gets $500 for themselves and $500 to donate to a charity or organization.
I filmed my idea and was promptly give $10 in order to complete the challenge. My idea was to use my couponing skills to see how much food and other non-perishables I can get with the money to donate to the Portage food pantry!
I am so excited to do this and look forward to maximizing the money! I already have a list together of freebies to pick up this weekend.
As soon as they email me the link I will share it with you. Maybe you will be inspired to "Pay it forward" as well!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
ConAgra coupon book
Sign up for this deal here to get a $10 coupon book. Rumor has it you will get a coupon for free Katsup!
Keep in mind you may want to set up a different email (like yahoo or gmail) because many times they will email you weekly or monthly with offers. I set up a gmail account just for this and it keeps my main email free of all the clutter.
Signing up with these companies will usually give you access to coupons online and many times they are a higher value than the ones from the newspaper!
Walgreen's~ what could have been
However, I still wanted to share what I would have bought and what the deal prices are.
BOGO Hellmann's mayo for $5.99. I couldn't find any coupons for this.
Betty Crocker frosting: 2/$3, use 2 $0.50 MQ and get $1 RR. Final cost $1 for 2.
Oust Sanitizer spray $2.99 each, use $2 MQ and mail in rebate $1 each. Final cost FREE
Cottonelle Wipes $1.99 each, MQ for $1/2. Final cost $3 for 2 boxes.
Duracell batteries $2.99 each, MQ $1 off (from P&G coupon book), Final cost $1.99 each.
Schick Xtreme3 disposable razors $6.99 ea. Combine the $3 MQ with a $2 Easy Saver coupon and use the BOGO MQ. Final cost $1.99 for 2 packs or free if the $2 coupon scans twice!
Playtex tampons $3,99. Use $1 MQ and $1 Easy Saver coupon. Final cost $1.99.
Colgate Total 4 oz $3.49 each. Use $0.75 MQ and get $3.49 RR, final cost: better than FREE.
Those are the only deals that interested me, but I have too much toothpaste, razor and other stuff on hand so I don't need any right now. Be sure to leave a comment and let me know how you did at WAGS this week!
Have a great day! I hope to post the grocery deals tomorrow when I get the flyer!
Monday, April 6, 2009
Olay coupons
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Walmart update for Portage folks!
It seems that the Portage Walmart is taking internet coupons, and have apologized for the confusion this past week. It seems they are taking them on a case by case basis, and reserve the right to refuse an internet coupon if fraud is suspected.
In the meantime, if the cashier refuses your internet coupon you should request they call their manager on duty to clarify.
Please keep me updated if anyone out there has any problems using these coupons, but for now I guess I don't have to open a can of whop-ass.......yet!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Make money with prescriptions
Hubby just got Rx's renewed by the doctor so I had them phoned in to Kmart pharmacy. These are prescriptions we must buy every month. When I picked them up I used 2 Kmart coupons for a $10 gift card with a new prescription. So I now have $20 in Kmart gift cards in my wallet for use anytime (other than paying for that prescription).
When it is time to refill again later this month, I will use my Walgreen's coupon as it will now be considered a 'transferred' prescription. The Walgreen's coupon is for a $25 gift card to be used in the store. So by the end of April I will have earned $35 for prescriptions I have to buy anyways!! Isn't that cool?
The stores don't run this special all the time, and I notice that the Walgreen's coupon does limit redeeming this type of reward to once every 6 months. Just thought I'd let you all know, this is the first time I've done this, although I've read about other moms doing it.
Do you know any other "different" ways to earn money or rewards? Let me know so I can share with others!
Grocery deals 4-4-09
Walmart run
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Joining this century
I intend to start linking some of these sites where you can print coupons and match them to some current deal prices at the local grocery stores. That way we can all start saving some cash! An FYI, you will need to install the 'coupon printer' software when prompted prior to printing online coupons.
Welcome to a couple of new readers that I have, please feel free to leave me comments and/or join to follow this site! Glad to have you aboard!