Walgreens catch up

I just realized that I forgot to post my Walgreens trip from last week, so here is last week and this current week trips that I made.

Above is the purchases I made yesterday:

• 2 Walgreens brand cold medicine (hubby needed) on sale buy one get 2nd for $1- total $5.99
• 3 Dial body wash $0.99, used $1 IP on each
• Splenda $2.99, used $1 IP on each

I used a $3 register reward from last week making my final total $7.43. My ad/coupon savings was $17.99.

Last week's trip:

• 2 Reach toothbrushes $0.99 with ad coupon, used $1 IP on each
• 2 Aveeno baby shampoo $4.63 (was 20% off), used $3/2 IP and received a $3 register reward
• 2 J&J cotton swabs $1.99 each with ad coupon

My total out of pocket was $11.06 with a coupon/ad savings of $9.52. I also received a $3 register reward.

What Walgreens deals did you snag?

Frugal Friday- Dishwasher soap

This is a tip that I have borrowed from elsewhere on the web. It works good and is very inexpensive!

Combine 1 Tablespoon baking soda with 1 Tablespoon of Borax powder.  That's it!

If you like to use a rinse agent- use plain vinegar.

One thing I have learned in my endless hours of web searching is that most of us use too much dishwasher soap and laundry soap.

Keep it simple and easy, works for me. I have used this and had no problems.

Pierce's Highlights of the Week

Don't forget that the new card reward system begins Thursday the 4th. Be sure to sign up for the new card.

There is a one-day fish sale on Friday- FYI.

Also, remember that these are the deals as I see them, not a comprehensive list of all of their sales.  Be sure to check the ad out for yourself or check the website.

Page one
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TJ Farms Hash Browns $1.25
Dole lettuce $0.88
Red or Green  Grapes $1.28/lb
Old Orchard Healthy Balance Juice $1.98, use $1/2 MQ

Page two
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Fresh Perch Fillets $3.98/lb

Page three
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contains review of new rewards program

Page four
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Surefine OJ concentrate $1.50
TJ Farms frozen berries $1

Page five
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Jif pb and Smuckers jelly $1.78 each, use $1 MQ when you buy one of each
Hidden Valley Dressing $2.50, use $1 IP from the Hidden Valley website
Uncle Ben's rice $1.50, $1 MQ brown rice, $1/2 rice
Nestle Coffee-mate $2.98, use $0.75 IP or $1/2 MQ
No Yolks noodles $1.50, use BOGO MQ

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Cucumbers 2/$0.88
Avocados $0.98 each
Red Delicious apples 5lb $3.98- very cheap!

That is all I see for now. Happy shopping.

Kmart news

Have you heard the rumors today? I read on http://www.hip2save.com/ that Kmart will be resuming a double coupon event starting April 4th.

Oh how I hope the Portage store will be participating!!!! Of course I will let you know when I have more news.

Kwik Trip Deals

I noticed a couple deals the other day at Kwik Trip. I hope they are still effective this week, let me know if you see the sales are still on.

• $0.99 for a dozen eggs
• $1.49 for 1lb of butter sticks

Both are good prices!

Monthly Menu Plan

Yippee, I got the menu plan done for the month and it is still technically the 1st! I'm not sure why I worry about it because it seems to be fairly consistent each time.

Here it is:

1. Chicken legs, baked beans, green beans
2. chicken fried rice with peas
3. Pork ribs, veggies
4. pizza
5. cheeseburgers, corn
6. Quesidillas, fruit smoothies, chili
7. steaks, baked potato, hot dog/mac 'n cheese
8. out for dinner
9. pork steaks, rice, veggies
10. breakfast for dinner
11. pizza
12. fish, rice, peas
13. tacos and ?
14. lasagna leftovers, beans and rice
15. chicken, rice, peas
16. brats and corn
17. spaghetti, cheese bread
18. pizza
19. pork, baked potatos, salad
20. turkey soup, sandwiches
21. steaks, potatos, veggie
22. chicken, rice, veggie
23. out to dinner
24. breakfast for dinner
25. pizza
26. fish sticks, shrimp, veggie
27. quesidillas, fruit smoothies, and ?
28. cheeseburgers, baked beans, salad
29. chicken, rice, peas
30. pork steaks, mac and cheese, veggie
31. alfredo noodles, salads.

I'm trying a couple "meatless" days this month. I haven't been wanting to eat as much meat and I have some dried beans that I need to use. I'm going to give it a try and see how it goes.

Tuesday Traders

It's been a few weeks so lets do the Tuesday Traders again.

Let me know via comment on the post or by email of extra coupons you may have, or items you are specifically looking for. Be sure to leave your email too.

I have the following available:
 $1.25 MQ for chocolate Cheerios (10 coupons I think?)

Contact me if you want them!