Free Stuff

I sign up for free samples often. I usually just watch the blogs on my side list because they will announce when there is a new sample out. I also use a junk email address and I never use my real phone number, if one is required, which isn't very often.

Anyway, in the last 6 weeks I've received:
Proctor and Gamble sample pack with 4 OTC samples
Bare Naked Granola sample
2 Huggies Diaper
Parents Choice Formula sample
$5 off Luvs Coupon
Sample of Honey Nut Cheerios
Sample of Total
Sample of Kashi Cereal
Awesome Full size Lip Balm
Fancy Feast Cat food sample
3 DVDs from Fisher-Price
Stickers from Pullups
Secret Deoderant sample
Full size Oil of Olay sample
6 Tampons
8 Pads

Basically something every couple of days. It sure makes the mail a lot more fun.

Meal Plan

Nothing too exciting:
Chicken Noodle Soup
Meatloaf and baked potatoes
Acapulco Casserole
Homemade pizza

2 Recipes I Love

This is the recipe I use for homemade pizza crust:

Ingredients
1 pkg active dry or fresh yeast
1 tsp honey
1 cup warm water, 105-115 degrees
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing

Directions
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4- cup warm water

In a mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine flour and salt. Add the oil, the yeast mixture, and the remaining 3/4c of water and mix on low speed until the dough comes cleanly away from the sides of the bowl and clusters around the dough hook, about 5 minutes.

Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand 2 or 3 minutes longer. The dough should be smooth and firm. Cover the dough with a clean damp towel and let it rise in a warm spot for about 30 minutes (when ready, the dough will stretch as it is lightly pulled).

Divide the dough into 4 balls, about 6 ounces each. Work each ball by pulling down the sides and tucking under the bottom of the ball. Repeat 4 or 5 times. Then on a smooth, unfloured surface, roll the ball under the palm of your hand until the top of the dough is smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let rest 15 to 20 minutes. At this point, the balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Place a pizza stone on the middle rack of the oven and preheat oven to 500 degrees.

To prepare each pizza, dip the ball of dough into flour, shake off excess, and stretch. Press into an 8" circle, lightly brush with oil, add toppings. Slide onto stone (I use parchment paper on the stone) and bake until pizza crust is nicely browned (10-12 minutes).

(from Wolfgang Puck)

Best Ever Chicken Fajitas
4 Tbs vegetable oil
2 Tbs lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2 md sweet red pepper, in strips
1/2 md green pepper, in strips
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onions

In zip-lock bag combine 2 Tbs oil, lemon juice, and seasonings. Add chicken, seal and coat, refrigerate 1-4 hrs.

In large skillet saute pepper and onion in remaining oil. Remove and keep warm. In same skillet cook chicken and marinade over med-high heat for 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to chicken and heat through.

Enjoy!

Meal Plan

Here is my Meal Plan for the last 3 weeks. If anything looks exciting let me know and I'll pass on a recipe.

Week 1:
Tostados
Steak and Everything Sandwiches
Chicken Parmesan
Mexican Chicken Soup

Week 2:
Chicken Enchiladas
Lasagna
Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese
Shoyu Chicken
Meatloaf and Au Gratin Potatoes
Lima Bean and Ham Soup

Week 3:
Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice
Spaghetti
Chicken Fajitas
BBQ Pork Sandwiches
Homemade Pizza
Chili

Win a Trip to Disneyland

One day I will take my kids to Disneyland. I may leave my husband at home, since he is a hater. However, if I were to win a trip I would consent to take him. He could watch the newborn while I had fun with the boys.

Sweet Life in the Valley is having a contest for a lucky family of four (hmm, which of my kids would I leave at home?) to visit Disneyland. Here are the links with the information and entry forms: sweetlifeinthevalley andoutandaboutwiththefamily.

CityDeals.com

I like to go out to eat. The problem is that I can't afford to go out to eat. The only way I can justify it is if I have a coupon, discount, or certificate of some sort.

One place I've found some great discounts is at CityDeals.com.

They sell discounted certificates to a bunch of places nearby. As you browse, you'll notice that some of the discounts aren't that great **$25 California Pizza card for $24.49** What's that about? I usually only pick up the deals that are 50% off or greater, and I only do it if they are offering free shipping, which they are right now.

A current promotion is for a $20 gift certificate to Quizno's in Provo for $10. My husband works near there, so I got one for him.

Anyway, check it out, and see if there is anything that interests you.

Menu Planning

I have a confession to make. I have not been a good menu planner over the last few years. A few weeks ago some friends of mine got together to learn about menu planning. Two friends presented different ways they plan their menus. For the last three weeks I have tried out one of the plans, somewhat successfully.

6 Week Menu Plan

First: Brainstorm all the meals you make. We used the categories: beef, chicken, pork, miscellaneous, and side dishes. Ideally you are looking for 42 different meals, 6-7 of which should be super easy ones (think grilled cheese and canned tomato soup).

Second: Plug the 42 meals into a 6 week menu chart. (I only did 2 weeks worth on mine so I could try it out). Obviously you vary the types a meals per week, adding in the easy meals on your busy nights. Also, if you have a Sunday dinner tradition of mashed potatoes and roast, or Friday pizza night you wouldn't need to think of as many meals.

Third: Make a grocery list of every item you need for that weeks worth of meals. I admit I planned most of my meals by things I had on hand, so I didn't need to buy too many items.

PROS: Wide variety of meals (no more spaghetti and tacos every 3 days), know exactly what's for dinner and you have the ingredients on hand, and if there is something someone doesn't like it won't appear in the rotation for another 6 weeks.
CONS: Some meals I can't economically make on the week planned. One of the reasons I didn't plan farther than 2 weeks ahead is because I needed to reserve the right to see what items I could buy for cheap that week. (It didn't make sense to need mushrooms for a meal that would cost $2.99/8 oz when I knew I could get them for $1.00 if I could wait for a sale).

I admit I loved having a plan. I have been in a dinner rut for a long time, so it was nice to know I had 14 meals planned. I'm not sure I'm ready for a full 6 weeks though, it seems too daunting for me. I will try to plan a months worth and then switch meals around if I can't get the ingredients I need cheaply enough.

September Spending Report

I spent more than I had this month: $377.45. Not what you want to hear from someone who thinks they are great at saving money. Oh well, I hope to do better in October.


Here is the spreadsheet

Blush: Your Topless Undershirt

Intriguing subject, huh?

Has anyone seen my belly lately? Well, it is huge, and hard to keep covered. I'm dying to try this product by Blush.




Slave to Save is having a giveaway that I want to win. I don't believe in contests (see my regular blog about Roger Bespectacled), but for this product I think it's worth another go.

Papa Murphy's Customer Appreciation Days

September 14-16 is Customer Appreciation Days at Papa Murphy's Pizza. Large pepperoni pizza's are $4.99. I've had great success freezing these then cooking 'em later, usually on Sunday when I'm craving pizza and don't want the neighbors to see a delivery car pull up to my door.

There is a limit of 3.

P.S. to date I've never ordered a pizza on Sunday.

Free Shipping at the Fisher-Price Store

Does anyone else LOVE the super overpriced Fisher Price Nativity? Once upon a time you could only buy it online. I've heard people have found it in stores, but I've never seen it. Of course it is expensive, but if you've got the cash, shipping is currently free at the online store.

Through October 2 use code F27946 to get free shipping on anything from the Fisher-Price Online Store.

August Price Sheet

August Spending Report

Crocs.com Buy 1 Get 1 Free

The other day my husband went to Walmart to find some suitable sandals. He has been wearing fake croc sandals for the last 3 years and was ready for something new. He didn't find anything, thankfully, because the next day I saw this promotion advertised on Pinching Your Pennies.


Select crocs were Buy 1 Get 1 Free, with free shipping. I also used a 25% off code (slx8797). We ended up with 6 pairs of shoes (4 adult pairs and 2 children sizes) for about $10 a piece. Sure, not free, but WAY better than anything you'll find at Walmart. Anyway, the shoes came today and boy are they comfy. One pair doesn't fit right so I'm exchanging it at no cost (great customer service) for a larger pair.

The promotion is still going on, so if you need some crocs check it out: crocs.com

My Shameless Beg for VOTES!!

Hey you guys this is my plea. Everyday from now until Sept 9th Roger Bespectacled needs your vote. He entered the Hoopes Free vision contest last month and just found out he is a finalist. Here is the link: Hoopes Vision Contest

As my dad likes to say, "Vote early and vote often." I'll add, "Vote from every computer you have, everyday, and thanks!"

Remember folks, "Roger Bespectacled Rules." (That's because he is my husband, and in the 14 years I have known him I have NEVER seen anything like this from him. He wants this bad- me too!)

GAP B1G1 free

I keep reading about this great sale at the GAP. Most shirts are Buy 1 Get 1 Free, making t-shirts $5. GAP clothing have always held up well in my experience (unlike Old Navy that seem to wear a bit faster). Anyway, if I had a car and some money, I would definitely check it out, as it includes men's, women's, baby, and kids mix and match.

Here is some more information from the Krazy Coupon Lady

A Great Way to Save Money

Our second car died. Most days my husband takes our van to work. As a result of being without wheels, I have saved a bunch of money.

So, if you're looking to save a buck a two consider not going to the store. I'm finding that I'm using up more of what I have on hand. (though I do miss my mobility)

:)

Couponing Can Be Fun

When you live in a highly saturated coupon/deal-seeking/frugal-minded/large-family/food-storage conscious community sometimes finding the deals can be a little frustrating. I can't tell you the many times I've missed out on some rocking deals because the shelves were empty by the time I made it to the store.

Albertsons had an awesome deal going on last week and by some amazing miracle I was able to get in on the action somewhat.


Transaction #1:
7- 500 ct Q-tips $21.00- $2.10 in coupons
2- Vaseline Lotions $10- $2.50 in coupons
-$2.00 Customer Service Coupon

Total w/ tax- $26.49 and received $27 in catalina coupons!!!

Transaction #2:
7 Cake mixes- $7.00
3 Muffin Mixes- $6.00
6 Skippy PB- $12 - $2.25 in coupons
3 Ragu- $5.00 -$.90 in coupons
-$25.00 in Catalina coupons
-$2.00 Customer Service coupon
Total with Tax- $.69 and received $15 in Catalina coupons!!

Transaction #3:
6 Cake Mixes- $6.00
2 NV Nut Clusters -$5.00 - $1.50 in coupons
1 milk $1.44
2 Butter- 2.94
4 Yoplait 4 pks- $10- $4.00 in coupons
4 Vaseline Lotions- $10 - $5 in coupons
1 misc cake mix $.50
-$2.00 Customer Service coupon
-$2.00 Double Coupons
-$17.00 Catalina coupons

Total with tax $5.72 and received $18 in catalina coupons!!

So, my out of pocket cost was: $32.90. The good news is that I have $18.00 of Catalina coupons to use next time I shop. That is like paying $14.90 for all this good stuff (48 items)!!!

PS: I didn't set out to buy so many cake mixes...but they were out of the cereal and health and beauty items I really wanted.

July Spending Total

$286.72

Here is a link to my spreadsheet.

Smith's Double Coupons

Ever since TAMN made fun of couponers on her blog Seriously, so blessed I've hesitated to take pictures of my couponing loot. Her post just hit too close to home (for those who don't know this is a blog that makes fun of Utah Mormon mommies and their blogs).

Anyway, I don't have a picture of my loot just 2 of my rugrats holding my ginormous receipt.


Through tomorrow Smiths is doubling any coupon up to $1.00 with no limits. There were a ton of items you could get for free, but judging from the amount of women at the store this morning I seriously doubt there is much left, though I will probably make one more run tomorrow after I've gathered up Sunday's coupons.

Anyway, my total was $223.37 but went down to $51.78 after all my coupons. I scored on cheap baby food, wipes, lunch meat, cereal, hand soap, pickles, batteries, gum and pasta. I got free tuna, deodorant, yogurt, eggo waffles, and pens.

I missed out on the cheap Tide and free salad dressing, more deodorant, toothpaste, and floss.

School Supplies

Does anyone else LOVE school supplies? Call me crazy but new crayons and markers with all their lids make me so happy. 'Tis the season to stock up. Here are some deals compliments of PYP.

As of 7/21

Smiths Marketplace
spiral notebooks college or wide ruled 10 for $1.00

Target 7/19 - 7/25
HP printer ink 2 pack (choose 21 & 22 or 74 & 75) $31.49
Crayola colored pencils 12 pack .88
Construction paper – 8” x 12” .88
Composition books .50
Elmer’s school glue 2-pack glue sticks .20
2 pack pink erasers .20
12” plastic rulers .20
Plastic pencil sharpener .20
Selected 1-subject spiral notebooks $1.50
Selected pencil pouches $1.50
8 ct pencils $1.50
Papermate 5 count pens $1.50
Master 2 pack locker locks $4.99
4-packs of college or wide ruled 70-sheet spiral bound notebooks for .60

Kmart OFFER VALID 7/12/09 THRU 8/1/09.
get a coupon for 15% off school supplies when you spend $50 on apparel*
KMART coupon link including FREE Scissors wyb $15 worth of school supplies

Through the 25th
BIC 10 ct. stick pens .99 use: $1/1 IP coupon = FREE!
BIC Wite-Out .99 use: .50/1 IP LINK = .49
RoseArt 12 ct. colored pencils .25
School Select brand supplies .50 (erases, pencil sharpener, etc)
School Select brand multipurpose paper 500 ct. $3.49
Marble composition books 100 sheets .50
Fashion Portfolios $1.50
Sharpie Markers 12 ct. $5
Crayola 8 ct. washable markers $2
Expo Markers 4 pk chisel tip or fine point $2.50
Avery 2" ringed binder w/view cover $1 off any
Mead Five Star notebooks
* 1 subject $1.99
* 3 subjects $3.99
* 5 subjects $4.99

Get $1 off Hanes wyb 3 BIC school supplies view Offer details
Offer valid on purchases made 7/5/09–9/12/09. Limit five (5) $1 savings per transaction. See
In-Ad coupon for FREE school scissors when you buy school supplies totaling $15 or more. View Details

Walmart 7/19 - 7/25
No rainchecks, while supplies last
prices may vary depending on location

Trapper Keeper Notebook - college or wide ruled .50
Georgia Pacific copy paper 500 sheet ream $2.50
Crayola 10 ct. Classic Markers $1.00
Crayola 12 ct. Colored Pencils $1.00
Spiral Notebook 70 pages .25 each
Elmer's Glue 4 oz. .25 -.30
Crayola 24 count .25 -.30
2 pack of Elmers Glue Sticks for .25
Theme Ruled Spiral Notebooks .15


ToysRUs 7/2 - 7/26
all Carolina Pads & Paper $1.29 - $3.99
Elmer's Glue .99 - $1.49
all Mead Back-to-School items .79 - $12.99
Fiskars School Supplies $1.99 - $2.99
40% off Imaginarium Arts and Crafts sets
50% off 12" Desk Top Globe now $9.99
all Dr. Seuss books Buy 1 Get 1 half off sale $3.99 - $24.95

Shopko

Back-to-School deals - check the Ad for prices
backpacks, school supplies, paper products

.50 sale reg prices 1.19 - 2.39
10ct BIC classic pens - limit 2
single eraser - no limit
150 ct. filler paper - limit 6
80 ct. wireless notebook - limit 6
composition notebook - limit 6
see-thru pencil box - limit 4

.99 sale reg 1.49 2.49
Scotch brand kids scissors - no limit
Academic brand kids scissors - no limit
8 ct Crayola watercolors - limit 2
10 ct Crayola markers - limit 2
12 ct Crayola colored pencils - limit 2

.20 each reg .99 - 1.49
Elmer's glue 4 oz. - limit 4
Crayola 24 ct. crayons - limit 4


Walgreens 7/19 - 7/25
.09 each (limit 12)
2 Pocket Folder
White Posterboard 22x28
#2 Pencil
Highlighter

.19 (limit 6)
Paper Mate 1.2 Prism Pens 10 pack
Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils 5 pk

Other school supplies
Pilot G2 Gel Pens 2 pk $1.00 - $1.00 Register Reward = FREE
Paper Clips 100 pack .19
Flexable or Wooden Ruler 12 in .19
10 pk Yellow Pencils .29
2 pk Pink or 15 pk cap erasers .29
Poly Binder .39
Glue 4oz .39
24 pack crayons .49
8 pk jumbo crayons .49
Scotch 4x7 to 10.5x15in Mailer .59
7 to 10 pk Clasp Envelopes .59
Crayola Colored Pencils 12 pk .99
Filler Paper 260 - 280 sheets 1.50
3 Subject Notebook 120 sheets .99


Staples in-store deal
HammerMill® Copy Plus Copy Paper, 8 1/2" x 11", Case
10 ream CASE / 5,000 sheets total

Up-Front cost $38.99
$19.99 after easy rebate of $19 ($1.99 per ream!!)

20 lb.
92 US / 104+ Euro Bright
Moisture and curl resistant
Excellent for long-term filing and important papers
Acid free will not yellow or crumble over time
99.99% Jam-Free guarantee

Normal cost by ream is $7.99 online!

Staples 7/19-7/25

Promotions
~ Buy any backpack, get 100% back in Staples Rewards. It's like getting a FREE backpack!
Limit 1 backpack per mailing address.
Purchase price paid for backpack will be credited to customer’s Staples Rewards® account. Must be a member of Staples Rewards®. Valid for purchases 7/19/09–7/25/09.

FREE After Easy Rebate - Limit 1 per household. While Supplies Last.

Zebra® Cadoozles® 0.7 mm mechanical pencils, 10/pack $2.99-$2.99 easy rebate = FREE after rebate
Zebra® Sarasa® retractable gel pens, medium, black, 5/pack $4.99-$4.99 easy rebate = FREE after rebate
Pentel® Handy Lines™ retractable assorted highlighters, 4/pack $4.99-$4.99 easy rebate = FREE after rebate
Staples® Slim-Line pencil sharpener $15.99 - $5.99 instant savings - $10 easy rebate = FREE after rebate

$1.00 items - Limit 2 per customer
Pentel Pens 5 pack
Expo dry erase markers 4 pack
Pentel Hi-Polymer Erasers 3 pack
3-Hole Punch
Staples® Perforated Mini Legal Pads
Staples® 5½" x 4" Notebook
Staples® photo supreme 8½" x 11" paper, 50/pack $12.98-$11.98 easy rebate = $1.00 after rebate

$2.00 items - Limit 2 per customer
Dry-Erase Board
Pilot Erasable Gel Pens 3-pack
12 Staples mechanical pencils
Staples Stickies adhesive notes
Staples eraser/grip combo pack

Other
Staples better binders - Buy 3, get 1 Free
Staples Graph Ruled notebooks, composition books, filler paper and pads - Buy 1, get 1 Free
Book Sox - Buy any 2 and get a 3-D Box Sox FREE instantly
Lunch Bag - Buy any $9.99 lunch bag and get a food/beverage container 50% off.

Need a Backpack? I recommend...

Walgreens is selling backpacks right now. They are Buy 1 get 1 Free, so you get 2 for $9.99. They are pretty nice backpacks. They are big and durable and there are quite a few styles to choose from. If you need a couple of backpacks I recommend these. This particular sale ends Saturday, if you can't make it this week I'm sure they will feature this item again before school starts.



If you do go this week there is a $5 off $25 purchase coupon that is good today and tomorrow. Here is the link from the PYP blog about it: Walgreens Deals

PYP Contest

I've written before that I'm a Pinching Your Pennies Fan. Seriously, PYP is how I hear about just about everything...coupons, deals, trends, news, you name it. What can I say? I love the community of money saving mommies. They are having a contest right now to win an ipod touch, wish me luck.



Also right now the homepage takes you to their blog. If you prefer blog outlines rather than forums now is the time to check it out.
www.pinchingyourpennies.com

June Totals

I did better this month than last. My total came to $341.94. Plus, today I sent in $100 worth of rebates. Can you say AWESOME?

I got the following FREE or for SMOKING deals in June:
1 box Quaker Granola Bars- FREE
4 bottles V8 Juice- FREE
10 boxes Kashi Frozen Waffles- $.27 each
1 Kraft Mayonnaise- FREE
5 Trial size Banana Boat Sunscreen-FREE
5 Trial size Johnson & Johnson Lotion- FREE
5 Trial size St Ives Lotion-FREE
2 pkgs Kraft shredded cheese-FREE
2 3pks Treetop Apple Juice-FREE
1 Quaker Pancake Mix- FREE
2 Skippy PB- $.30 each
6 Wishbone dressing- FREE
2 All detergent- $.70 each
3 Bertolli Pasta sauce- FREE
1 Breyers ice cream- FREE
1 GM cereal- FREE
1 BC cake mix- FREE
6 pkgs Wacky Mac noodles- $.25 each
4 Kelloggs cereal FREE
1 4 pack DanActiva Yogurt- FREE
1 Digiorno Flatbread Melts- FREE
1 box Expecta Lipil Vitamins- FREE
1 Kraft BBQ Sauce- FREE
5 pkgs Chinet paper plates- $.36 each
10 cups Kraft Easy Mac- FREE (I wouldn't pay for this!)
2 boxes Planters Peanut Bars- FREE
4 bottles Propel drink- FREE
5 12 pks Diet Dr Pepper- $.60 each
3 Snyders Pretzels- FREE
1 pkg Mission Tortilla chips FREE
15 packets of Starkist Tuna fish- $.05 each


Here is my spreadsheet for the month

Mmm...Raspberry Jam

The only thing better than homemade strawberry jam is raspberry jam, of course.


Last week I bought a flat of raspberries from Reams. I love raspberries. Why oh why do they have to be so expensive? Anyway, a flat of twelve 6 oz containers was $9.99. I made two batches of freezer jam and the kids and I ate the rest.

10- 6 oz cartons of raspberries= $8.30
2 pkgs of pectin= $2.90
3 cups of Sugar= $.48
30 minutes of my time that would have been wasted otherwise= $0
Total $11.68 for 9 cups of Jam ($1.30 a cup)

Free Movies at the Spanish Fork Theater

The following shows are FREE:

June 16 - 18 Ice Age
June 23 - 25 Ice Age 2
June 30 - July 2 Bugs Life
July 7 - 9 Ratatouille
July 14 - 16 Lion King
July 21 - 23 Incredibles
July 28 - 30 Toy Story
August 4 - 6 Toy Story 2
August 11 - 13 Monsters Inc.
August 18 - 20 Over the Hedge

The showtimes are 10:30 and 1:30

Buy Low Market

I have been under utilizing this grocery store. It is a little out of the way for me, but I was in Provo for a Dr. appointment and we were in serious need of produce so I carted the kids there. I got a great deal on peaches, red potatoes, carrots, celery, bulk pinto beans, ground beef ($.78 a pound!!) and chicken thighs.

Anyway, if you are in the Provo area go there. Wednesdays they have additional produce sales, and on Friday they have additional meat sales. On-line AD

May Spending Report

I'm sad to say that I spent a lot of money on groceries in May. My excuses are: Memorial Day, Cabin trip, and soda pop. It also could have been Albertsons double coupon promotions that got me into their stores more often. You can see my price list for this month HERE.

My Grand Total was $423.53, but does not take into account the $28 of additional savings I got at the register (3 coupons for $5 off a $30 purchase, 1 coupon for $8 off a $70 purchase, and 1 coupon for $5 off a $60 purchase).

Anyway, the good news is that I got the following for screaming deals:
5 pkgs Scotts scratchy T.P.= $.15 each
2 Tostitos Salsas= FREE
5 boxes Cereal= FREE
1 Right Guard deodorant= FREE
1 Toothpaste= FREE
2 Soft scrub cleaner= FREE
6 Kraft BBQ sauce= FREE
4 Cream Cheese= FREE
1 Bayer pkg= FREE
3 Breyers ice cream= $1.00 each
7 candy bars= FREE
4 Big bags of charcoal= $2.49 each
10 lbs boneless pork chops= $3.00 total
5 12pks of diet dr pepper= $.60 each
2 12 pks 7 up= $.60 each
4 pkg Huggies diapers = $3.75 each

Albertsons Double Coupons

If you get the Sunday Deseret News or Salt Lake Tribune there were 3 double coupons. In the Deseret News they were on A8 and in the Tribune they were on A10.

You Win Some You Lose Some

I try pretty hard to get the best deal whenever I can. Sometimes this is not easy. However, I find that the time I put into it is often well worth it in savings.

One of my favorite deals is to use a prescription transfer coupon like this:


You can find these in the ads usually in the Sunday papers. Rite Aid often puts them out or has them at the store. The deal is, "Transfer your RX to our store and we will give you a $25 gift card." It gets tricky at times using these. You have to keep track of where your RX is and where you last transfered it. Also, the coupons are often not good on new RX, though I found a couple stores that will honor a coupon anyway, despite the wording. Back in the good ole days I use to transfer RX's between Shopko (who would accept a competitors coupon and add $2) and Albertsons (who also would accept competitors coupons plus add $5). Those days are gone as Shopko started limiting coupon usage to every 6 months and Albertsons did away with accepting competitors coupons all together. Well, despite the "inconvenience" of keeping track of transfers, policies, and available coupons I still found it worth it to play the game. After all, my RX were only $4 and I was receiving a $25 giftcard.

Today, I was not successful though. I transfered my prenatal RX from Rite Aid to ShopKo with my RX transfer coupon in hand. My total came to $10. I said, "You guys are more expensive than Walmart and RiteAid. This RX is only $4 there." The cashier re-rang my ticket and I paid and handed her my RX transfer coupon. She then informed me that they couldn't price match and take a competitors coupon as well. I totally lost today, and I'm having a hard time getting over it. Had I paid $10 for my RX I would have come up $15 ahead with the gift card. As it turned out I paid $4 and got nothing.

I'm still going to continue playing the transfer game, but I will probably be avoiding ShopKo.

One Lovely Blog Award

I recently received a Lovely Blog Award from Ashley at getgroceriesforfree.com. I follow her blog by way of the reader on the right hand side of my blog. She gets some great deals.

Cream Soup Replacement

I've been dying to try this recipe. I'm adding it here so that I can find it when I get around to trying it.

Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup Recipe:

• Grind: 4 T of any white bean (lima, navy, etc.) to make 5 T bean flour
• Combine: 5 T bean flour, 1 ¾ c. water , 4 t chicken bouillon into a saucepan
• Cook: On stovetop at medium temperature until thick and delicious (whisk frequently).The soup should cook in 3 minutes! (this may be longer if your grinder makes a very coarse flour).

Use this with cooked veggies and or meat for a complete meal. You can also add this to recipes calling for cream of chicken soup cans (I have found this replaces a can plus the water or milk in recipes). Food Storage Made Easy

Albertsons

The ad for this week has 3 "doubler" coupons on it. There are a ton of items you can get for cheap or free when you combine your manufacturers coupons with the doubler coupons. Last week I stocked up on Breyers ice cream (my favorite) for $1.00 a carton. ($3.00 minus $1.00 manufactures coupon minus $1.00 doubler coupon = cheap bliss to my hips).

Check out this link to the tread discussing doubles on Pinching Your Pennies.

Albertsons Double Coupons

Check your newspapers this morning for more Albertsons "double coupons."

Freecycle

Ever heard of Freecycle? Here is there mission statement: "Our mission is to build a worldwide gifting movement that reduces waste, saves precious resources & eases the burden on our landfills while enabling our members to benefit from the strength of a larger community."

What you do is you sign up for a group in your area. FREECYCLE.ORG After you sign up (by way of Yahoo account) you can receive emails of things people are offering or looking for. If you want the item or can fulfill a request you respond to them via email. Recently I got 5 great pairs of gently used boys pants for my oldest son. I also was recently looking for a baseball mitt for my left hander and two people people offered one to me.

Freecycle is a great place to donate big items that you don't want to lug to the dump or can't give to DI. We got rid of a car, a couch, and a broken drier all on freecycle. I have also donated smaller things that I was sick of having around my house including a couple of well used baby strollers and car seats, out dated canned and boxed foods, and other miscellaneous odds and ends.

Anyway, check it out.

Pancake and Waffle Mix

I was born and raised on this pancake recipe. I found it again while going through a recipe box at my mom's.

10 c all-purpose flour (I have been using 8 cups white flour and 2 cups wheat flour)
2 1/2 c instant nonfat dry milk
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c baking powder
2 T salt

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir together. Put in a large airtight container. Store in a cool dry place. Use within 6-8 months. Makes about 13 cups.

To make Pancakes with it:
Combine 1 1/2 c Pancake mix
1 egg
1 c water
3 T vegetable oil
let sit 5 min.

BUT...for my family, I combine 3 c Pancake mix, 1 egg, 2 c water, and 1/4 c vegetable oil. I'm going to experiment with less oil one of these days.

Enjoy!

April Totals are in....

In April I spent $306.96 on all my grocery purchases.

I got the following for free or dirt cheap this month:
12 Post Shredded Wheat cereal: $.24 each
Carolina Smoked deli turkey: $.44 for 5 lbs
5 Kraft Salad Dressings: $.08 each
12 Mentos Gum: Free
5 Glaceau Vitamin Water: Free
5 Dentyne Gum: Free
5 McCormick Grill Mates: Free
2 Huggies Hand Soap: Free
3 Quaker Corn Crisps: Free
6 Post Trail Mix Crunch: Free
1 Nivea Body Wash: Free
1 Rembrandt Mouth Wash: Free
9 Bags of Halls Cough Drops: Free

Google Spread Sheet Here

mmm....Strawberry Jam

My oldest son often asks me how come we never buy grape jelly. I have 2 answers for that. The first is why buy grape jelly from the store when you can easily make delicious homemade jam?



Here's the breakdown on my costs:
8lbs strawberries= $5.99
4 pkgs of pectin= $7.12
6 cups of Sugar= $.96
1 hour of my time that would have been wasted otherwise= $0
Total $14.07 for 16 cups of Jam ($.88 a cup)

My second reason for not buying grape jelly is that it gives me the willies.

Springville Reams through the 25th

(801) 489-0088

While supplies last, Strawberry Flats $5.99 (8 1 lb containers)

Romaine Hearts- $.99/ 6pack
Cauliflower- $.39/lb
Tomatoes- $.39/lb
Broccoli- $.69/lb
Fresh Express Cole Slaw- $.79/16 oz bag
Fresh Express Tossed Salad- $.79/12 oz bag
Mushrooms- $.99/8 oz. pkg
Potatoes - Large Russet Baking $.39/lb
Zucchini & Yellow Squash- $.69/lb
Apples - Small Jonagold, Cameo, Granny, Braeburn or Fuji $.59/lb
Pineapple- $.69/lb
Cucumbers- $.39/ea
Watermelon - Seedless $.29/lb
Mini Peeled Carrots- $.99/lb
Green Cabbage- $.39/lb
Avocados- Small Hass $.59/ea

Produce Deals this week (through the 18th)

Springville Reams:
Artichokes $0.79/each
Celery $0.39/lb
Russet Potatoes $1.39/10lbs
Fresh Express Spinach $.99/9oz
Red, Green & Black Grapes Seedless $.89/ lb
Mango $0.50/each
Oranges - Large Choice $.29/lb
Pineapple $0.59lb
Pears $0.79/each
Kiwi 6/$1.00
Leaf Lettuce - Red, Green & Romaine $.79/each
Cantaloupe & Honeydew $.59/lb

Provo Buy Low:
See the Ad Here

Orem Sunflower Market:
If you go on Wednesdays they have a double ad going (two week long ads overlap for just a day). I've never been there, but my SIL likes to visit on Wednesdays and then heads over to Buy Low to get the Wednesday produce deals there.

This week deals, if you need 'em

Albertsons:
Cook's shank portion ham, bone-in First 2 $.99 lb
Beef round rump roast, boneless $1.88 lb
Albertsons chunk or shredded cheese 8 oz. Limit 4 $1.25 (w/ in ad coupon)
Albertsons grade AA butter, 1 lb. First 3 $1.67
Laughing Cow cheese wedges or Kaukuana spreadable cheese - service deli B1G1FREE
Laughing Cow Mini Babybel cheese B1G1FREE use 2 of these coupons:Laughing Cow Mini Babybel Cheese, any variety .55/1 (5-31-09) SS-3/29 for a better deal. THIS STUFF IS ALL THE RAGE IN DIETING CIRCLES!!
More cheap cereal, in case you missed it the last 3 weeks- Kellogg's cereal 15.5-25.5 oz. (Pictured: Miniwheats, Special K, Rice Krispies) $3.34 Extra promo 1: Save $3 instantly when you buy 3, making the cereal 2.34 each. Extra promo 2 : Buy 7, get 3 gallons of milk FREE. Buy 5, get 2 gallons FREE. Buy 3, get 1 gallon FREE. Voucher will print at checkout, valid on your NEXT shopping trip. USE this coupon: Kellogg’s Cereal, any flavor 10 oz. or larger $1.50/1 (5-17-09) RP-4/5 to get 'em for $.84 + free milk

And the crazy promotion for the week: **Kraft/Unilever promo: Spend $25 on participating products, and get FREE meat or seafood instantly, up to $10.** and *Purchase $40 worth of participating Unilever products and one ham or turkey and receive a ham or turkey rebate up to $20.
I don't have energy to figure out the best deals for me, but here is the list from Pinching Your Pennies

Smiths:
Still have caselot items on sale this week here's last weeks list with the caselot prices. Smith's caselot prices
Cooks Butt or Shank Ham, bone-in, limit 1 $.79 lb
Kroger Butter 1 lb $1.49
Smiths Dozen Large Eggs $.99
Kroger Cottage Cheese, 16 oz $1.00
Kroger Sour Cream, 16 oz $1.00

Produce/Meat deals through the 11th:
*Buy Low online ad: HERE
*Springville Reams:
Asparagus- $.99/lb
Zucchini- $.59/lb
Apples- $0.49/lb
Carrots- 5lb bag $1.89
Cauliflower- $0.69/lb
Grapes- $0.99/lb
Lemons- $0.19/each
Pineapple- $0.69/lb
Red Onions- $0.59/lb
Tomatoes- $.89/lb
Mini peeled Carrots- $1.89/2lbs
Cantaloupe & Honeydew- $0.59/lbs
Avocados- $0.69/each
When I was there on Monday they had flats of strawberries for $8.99, and 38lbs boxes of oranges for $11.99. While you're there check out the meat area. They often have marked down ground beef and other goodies.

A Couple More Recipes

We have also been making our own pizza's. They aren't Two Jacks, but they're pretty good.

Pizza Dough Recipe

Delicious Syrup Recipe:
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup water
1 cup corn syrup
3 drops maple flavoring
3 drops vanilla flavoring

Directions:
1) Boil sugars and water together.
2) Add corn syrup and flavorings, to taste

Making things at home

Over the last few weeks I have tried the following recipes:

Creamy Bean Soup
This is EXCELLENT! I highly recommend it to bean lovers great and small.

Graham Crackers
My children LOVED these. I didn't care for the molasses flavor and I also didn't roll them thin enough (because I don't own a rolling pin). I will make this (or a similar recipe) again.

Hamburger Buns
These were good in a pinch, but I'm not ready to replace store bought ones, yet.

French Bread
This has serious possibilities. I think my pan of water was too large, so my oven rack was up too high. My bread overcooked on the top. They looked pretty and tasted good though. Maybe I should watch the second tutorial.

I also made another french bread recipe, I'm not sure where I got the recipe. It wasn't too noteworthy though.

March Total's Are In

I spent $348.27 this month on all things grocery store related.

Google Spreadsheet: Click to View

Albertsons Post Sale

Post cereal $1.57 each when you buy 2
Honey Bunches of Oats 13-18 oz.
Raisin Bran 20 oz.
Shredded Wheat 13-20 oz.
Post Selects 13-16 oz.
Grape Nuts 24 oz.

Additional Catalina - Voucher will print after you pay
Buy any Post cereal (10 oz or larger) during purchase dates and save up to $5 off your next order
buy 3 get $2 off
buy 4 Get $3 off
buy 5 or more and get $5 off
Between 3/27/09 and 4/19/09

So you'll need to buy 6 in a transaction. You'll pay $9.42, and get a $5 Catalina voucher off your next shopping order. That's $.74 a box WITHOUT coupons.

Use one of these coupons from your Sunday inserts:
Post Selects Cereals, any $1/2 (4-12-09) SS-3/1
Post Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran, Grape-Nuts Nuggets or Flakes, any 10 oz. or larger boxes $1/2 (5-10-09) SS-3/29
Final price on these varieties...... .24 a box!

Or...print this coupon:

Post Trail Mix Crunch: $2 off 1
This variety will be free after coupon/instant discount/Catalina.

Albertsons 3/25-3/31

Just a couple things stick out to me:

Kellogg's cereal - MiniWheats, Crispix, Corn Pops, or Rice Krispies 12-18 oz. are a $1.67. They were cheaper this last week, but you had to buy 10, and I only had 5 coupons so I didn't end up getting any. If I buy them this week I'll get some FREE milk with 'em with this Extra promo: Buy 7, get 3 gallons of milk FREE. Buy 5, get 2 gallons FREE. Buy 3, get 1 gallon FREE. Voucher will print at checkout, valid on your NEXT shopping trip. Use this coupon: Kellogg’s Cereal, any flavor 10 oz. or larger .70/1 (4-5-09) RP-2/22 to get them for $.97

Kraft macaroni & cheese 7.25 oz. Limit 6 $.49 with the in-ad store coupon. My kids prefer home-made, but it would be nice to have a couple in the pantry.

Carolina smoked white turkey or Hormel cooked ham - Service deli $2.88/lb. For my SF friends at the deli they have coupons for $.55 off each lb of Carolina smoked turkey, plus a mail in rebate form where you save $5 on 3 lbs of turkey or $10 on 5 lbs of turkey. I'm planning on buying 5 lbs (separated into 1 lb increments) then using 5 coupons and mailing the receipt in for a rebate (2.88 x 5 - (.55x5) )= $11.65 minus $10 rebate TOTAL $1.65...hopefully it is decent turkey, I'll sample it before buying because there is nothing worse than rubbery turkey even if it is cheap.
EDITED TO ADD: Some people have said that the rebate isn't good on the sale turkey...read the terms of the rebate first

There are a bunch of Kraft products on sale...buy $10 worth and save $3.

Jell-O pudding .9-3.9 oz. $1.00, $.70 after promo, plus use this printable: $1.00/3 and one half gallon of milk or largerfrom Group B to get 'em for cheaper (though you have to buy milk)

Kraft chunk or shredded cheese 6-8 oz. $2.50 after promo $1.75 if you buy the 2% variety you can save more:
Buy 2 & get $1 OYNSO (that means On Your Next Shopping Order)
Buy 3 & get $2 OYNSO
Buy 4 or more & get $3 OYNSO
Ends 3/29

So if you bought 4 it takes the price down to $1.00 a piece

Nabisco 100 calorie packs 4.4-8.8 oz. $2.50 after promo $1.75. Use coupon: Planters Big Nut Bars, 100 Calorie Pack Honey Maid Delight Bars, or 100 Calorie Pack Chewy Granola Bars, box .75/1 (4-30-09) SS-2/22 to get them for $1.00

Nabisco crackers 6.5-16 oz. (Ritz, Wheat Thins, or Triscuit) $2.50. After promo $1.75. Use coupon: Nabisco Ritz, Wheat Thins or Triscuit, any varieties $2/2 (3-31-09) SS-1/25 to get them for $.75.

Taco Bell salsa 16 oz. $1.00 after promo $.70 (I paid $.90 for this the other day).

Rumor is that the "Sunday Double coupons" are going to be a regular thing so I may wait until Monday to shop, just in case those come out again.

Produce Deals this week (through the 28th)

Here is the Buy Low Ad for the week

Springville Reams:
Asparagus $.99/lb
Potatoes - Russet $.99/5lbs
Fresh Express Spinach $.99/9 oz
Apples - Large Braeburns, Jonagold, Cameos, Granny, Red or Golden $.69/lb
Artichokes $.99/ea
Navel Oranges $.29/lb
Roma Tomatoes $.69/lb
Fresh Express Cole Slaw $.99/16oz
Fresh Express Tossed Salad $.99/12 oz
Peppers - Green Bell $.39/ea
Zucchini $.69/lb
Carrots $.99/2lbs
Grapefruit - Small Texas Pink $.29/ea
Onions - Medium Yellow $.29/lb
Kiwi $.19/ea

Albertsons Double Coupons

In today's paper in the Albertsons ad there were 4 coupons that will double any manufacturer's coupon (up to $1). Last week my Albertsons let me do different transactions so that I could use the 9 "double" coupons I had, ask Customer Service what their policy is.

Some things to use your "double" coupons on:

Tree Top Trim juice blends 46 oz. 2.50
Tree Top trim, 46 oz. $1/1 (3-31-09) SS-1/4
Final price after doubled coupon: .50

Lysol sanitizing wipes 80 ct. B1G1FREE
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, any $1/1 (5-11-09) SS-3/15
Final price after 2 doubled coupons: 2/3.29

Quaker Quakes $1/1-reg price $1.99=free
Pringles $1 off 2-sale price $1 each=2 free
Dentyne gum .75/1-reg price $1.39=free
Activia 4 pack yogurt $1/1 $2=free
McCormick grinders 2/$4. Double the $1/1 cpn (McCormick) and it will be FREE. They have black pepper, sea salt, cinnamon and sugar, and many others.

Or if you're going to buy Kelloggs cereal use the three "double" coupons to save even more.

Some other goodies:
Boneless beef round rump roast $1.99 lb.
Albertsons cheese 2 lb. $3.99
Kellogg's cereal 9-21.5 oz. $2.50, buy 10 and save $10
Use coupon: Kellogg’s Cereal, any flavor 10 oz. or larger .70/1 (4-5-09) RP-2/22
Kellogg’s Jumbo Multi-Grain Krispies, Raisin Bran Extra!, Mini-Wheats Little Bites, Special K Blueberry, or Disney Hannah Montana Cereal, any flavor 11.2 oz. or larger $1/1 (4-5-09) RP-2/22
to get 'em for $.80 and $.50

Savvy Shopper Videos

I'm a Pinching Your Pennies girl through and through, but occasionally I see what the savvy shopper from the Daily Herald is up to. On her site savvy shopper deals she has 3 videos that I thought were great.

The first is 19 minutes long and is an overview of how you save money by combining coupons with sales. The 2nd video is 7 minutes long and talks about her method of organizing coupons (binder method). The 3rd video talks about her website, savvyshopperdeals.com . I highly recommend the first video to anyone interested in learning couponing practices, vocabulary, and a few tricks of the trade.

I'm feeling GREAT now!

My fruit basket is full, I had two delicious meals this weekend, and I'm ready to face the scary grocery store world once again.

Have you checked out Buy Low in Provo? I wish I lived closer. They have some fantastic deals. Has anyone tried price matching them at Walmart?Ad


Springville Reams through 3/21
Asparagus $.99/lb
Grape Tomatoes $.79/cup
Broccoli $.69/lb
Cantaloupe $.39/lb
Cucumbers $.33/ea
Grapes - Red and Green Seedless $.99/lb
Green Onions $.33/bunch
Honeydew $.39/lb
Iceberg Lettuce $.79/ea
Mushrooms - Cello Sliced or Whole $.99/8 oz
Leaf Lettuce - Reg & Green $.69/ea
Apples - Small Pinklady, Fuji or Gala $.69/lb
Avocados - Small Hass $.50/ea
Celery $.69/lb

Albertsons through 3/17
Yesterday there were 3 "double" coupons in the paper. In the Daily Herald they were on A6, DesNews A9, and SLtrib A7. You can use 3 (maybe 4 depending on the store) per visit. With them you get a manufacturers coupon doubled (a $1.00 coupon will be doubled to $2.00, $.50 coupon to a $1.00).
I haven't hit the sale this week, but I'm planning on buying:
Green seedless grapes .99 lb.
Milk, gallon 2%, 1%, or skim (First 3) $1.67
Hershey's or Cadbury candy 3.5-20 oz. Extra Dark or Cacao Reserve $1.25 use coupon:Hershey’s Extra Dark Bar or Bag, or any Cacao Reserve by Hershey’s item, 3.5 oz. or larger $1/1 (3-31-09) SS-1/25 to get them for $.25
Whopper's and Robin Eggs Easter candy 10 oz. $1.00 use coupon: $1.50/3 printable to get them for $.50
Shoppers Value bath tissue 12 double rolls Limit 4 $3.99 (Requires in-ad store coupon)
3 Purex laundry detergent 24-32 load or fabric softener 44 oz. 3/10.00 Use $3.00/3 in-ad store coupon and 3 manufacturers coupon: Purex Ultra Concentrate or Natural Elements liquid laundry detergent, any bottle .35/1 (5-1-09) SS-3/8 to get them 3/$5.95.
2 Lysol spray 12.5 oz. 2/$7.98 Use $3.00/2 in-ad store coupon and 2 manufacturers coupon: Lysol Disinfectant Spray, any 12 oz. or larger $2/1 (3-30-09) SS-2/1 to get them 2/$.98.

There is also a Kraft deal-Save $10 wyb $25 of stuff
There is a catalina offer on Kraft 2% cheese, so I'm going to buy 4 blocks/bags of cheese (to get $3 off). They are $2 each, minus Kraft promo, minus catalina = $.45 a piece
some Taco Bell Salsas $1.50 after Kraft promo $.90
A couple boxes of Nabisco Wheat Thins or Triscuit $2.50 after promo and this coupon: Nabisco Ritz, Wheat Thins or Triscuit, any varieties $2/2 (3-31-09) SS-1/25 they will be $.50

I might get these and use them with my double coupons:
Planters Mr. Peanut Big Bars multipack or HoneyMaid Delight bars 2.50/1.50
Planters Big Nut Bars, 100 Calorie Pack Honey Maid Delight Bars, or 100 Calorie Pack Chewy Granola Bars, box .75/1 (4-30-09) SS-2/22
Final price after doubled coupon: FREE

South Beach Fiber Fit bars or Diet 100 calorie snack bars 6.15-8.4 oz. or South Beach cereal or Live Active bars 6.15 oz. 2.50/1.50
South Beach Living Fiber Fit Granola Bars, High Protein Cereal Bars, Sweet Nut Creations Bars or 100 Calorie Snack Bars, any box $1/1 (3-31-09) SS-2/8
Final price after doubled coupon: FREE

I've Been Suffering from Grocery Depression

It been a tough couple weeks. I'm going through a cycle of: there is nothing to eat, I hate everything I'm serving, I don't want to cook, I don't want to go shopping, there is nothing to eat. Of course we haven't starved. We've got a wide range of frozen meat, breads, soups, and beans on hand. Our produce supply though, is suffering.




Tomorrow, I have nothing going on so I'm determined to get to the store.

Macey's Case Lot Sale 3/4-3/10

Buy what you can of stuff you need:
Some good prices-
Dole 100% Juice, 12 oz. frozen pineapple or orange blend (Case of 24 = $24.00) $1.00 each
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner, 15 oz. assorted (Case of 6 = $4.62)$.77, use coupon:Suave Hair Care, any .50/2 (4-5-09) RP-1/11 to get them for $.52 ea
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner, 15 oz. assorted (Case of 6 = $4.62)$.77, use coupon:Suave Shampoo, Conditioner or Hairspray, any $1/2 (5-24-09) RP-3/1 to get them for $.27 ea
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner, 15 oz. assorted (Case of 6 = $4.62) $.77, use coupon:Suave Shampoo, Conditioner or Hairspray, any $1.75/3 (5-24-09) RP-3/1 to get them for $.19 ea
Western Family Apple Sauce, 15 oz. (Case of 24 = $14.16) $.59 each
Western Family Gelatin, .44-3 oz. (Case of 24 = $9.48)$.40 each
Western Family Instant Pudding, 1.24-4 oz. (Case of 24 = $10.56)$.44 each
Western Family Orange Juice, 12 oz. frozen (Case of 24 = $30.00)$1.25 each
Western Family Pancake Syrup, 128 oz. imitation maple (Case of 4 = $22.68) $5.67
Western Family Paper Towels, 15 roll $7.99
Western Family Premium Drinking Water, 24 pk half liter bottles $2.99
Western Family Refried Beans, 16 oz. (Case of 24 = $16.56) $.69
Western Family Table Salt, 26 oz. plain or iodized (Case of 24 = $10.08)$.42
Western Family Tomato Juice, Vegetable Cocktail or Apricot Nectar, 46 oz. (Case of 12 = $11.88) $.99
Western Family Tomato Sauce, 8 oz. regular (Case of 48 = $12.00)$.25
Western Family Tomatoes, 14.5-15 oz. can (Case of 24 = $14.16) $.59
Food Storage Bucket, 5 gallon with lid $3.99
Harvest King All Purpose or Unbleached Flour, 50 lb. bag $12.99

According to this blog iprepare the following are good deals too:

*The Country Cream milk is a great price ($9.99) for this brand! I haven't seen it this low for several years. It is usually $13.99 to $16.99.

*I think the SAF yeast is actually $2.50 not $5.00.

*The 50 gallon Water Barrels are a good price at $39.99. I've purchased some with a group order at $34.99. Maceys had them several years ago for $36.99. So I think the water barrels are a four *star* rating.

*The 45 lb. *buckets* of hard red/white wheat are also at least a four *star* rating. You can buy bags for less, but if you want buckets this is a pretty good deal. $16.99 would be a five *star* deal.

February Totals are In

This is how my price sheet looked this month:

Google Document

I read a blog where a lady only spends $60 a week. I spent $69 a week this month, better than last month, but there is room for improvement still :)

Completely Free Stuff

Here are some goodies that I got completely free in February.

From Walmart-


How did I do this? The following coupons come out fairly regularly and with them I know I can get the items free at Walmart. When I see them in the inserts I set them aside so that I can redeem them whenever I make it to that store (which isn't very often).
*The 3 oz Suave lotion is $.97, so use these coupons:
Suave Lotion, any $1/1 (4-5-09) RP-1/11
Suave Moisturizer, any $1/1 (3-8-09) RP-12/14
* The Johnson Buddie bars are $.97, so use this coupon:
Johnson’s Baby product or Johnson’s Buddies product, any excluding trial sizes $1/1 (3-31-09) RP-1/4
* The 10 pack of Schick razors are $1.97, so use this coupon:
Schick Disposable Razor, any $2/1 (3-22-09) SS-2/8
* The Shout wipes are $.97 in the travel/trial size section, so I used a printable coupon for $1 off 1

From Walgreens-

How did I do this? Each month Walgreens offers a few items that are "free after rebate." You buy the items, fill out a form online, and then they will send you a rebate check or a Walgreens giftcard (which is the way to go, since you get a 10% bonus for doing this). This month I got: Revlon foundation and lip gloss, cough medicine, and contact solution. There were more items available for rebate, but they were out of stock. The beauty is that you can use coupons on these items, and still get the full amount back on the rebate. I used 2- $1 coupons on the make-up so I essentially got paid to get these items. The Excedrin was $1.99, and if you bought 1 you got a coupon for $1 off your next order (register rewards or "catalina"). I used a $1 off manufacturer's coupon to make this item free. The candy bars were b1g1 free, and with my b1g1 free manufacturers' coupons they rang up free. The Reynolds foil was on special for $.89, and I had $1 off manufacturers coupons.

You can find a weekly list for Walgreens on Pinching Your Pennies, in the "screaming deals around town" forum.

This weeks shopping list

Albertsons:
Decent meat deals-
Boneless beef chuck roast $1.99 lb
Boneless pork ribs or roasts, Max Pak (3 days only! 2/27-3/1) $1.99 lb
Boneless pork sirloin chops or roasts, Max Pak (3 days only! 2/27-3/1) $1.99 lb.
Boneless, skinless chicken breast $1.88 lb
Carolina oven roasted or oil browned turkey breast - service deli - Limit 4 lbs. 3.99 lb (Requires in-ad store coupon)
Extra lean ground beef 85% lean -Butcher block 1.99 lb
Other item-
Albertsons large eggs, dozen Limit 2 .99
Albertsons tomato or chicken noodle soup 10.5-10.75 oz. 3/$1.00
Nabisco Premium saltine crackers 16-16.5 oz. Limit 2 $.97 (Requires in-ad store coupon)
Purex laundry detergent 80 oz. Limit 2 $3.99 (Requires in-ad store coupon)
Shoppers value freezer or sandwich bags 15-150 ct. $1.00
This weeks promotion-
**Mix or Match promo: Save $3 instantly when you spend $10 on participating items.**
Lots of item, non that I need...here is the PYP list

Smiths:
Red Seedless Grapes .99/lb ($.79 in Provo and Orem!!)
Boneless Beef Rump Roast $1.79/lb
Kroger Cottage Cheese, 16 oz. $1.00
Kroger Sour Cream, 16 oz. $1.00
Mountain Dairy Gallon Milk, Whole, 2%, 1% or Skim $1.69 ($1.49 in Provo and Orem!!)

Maceys:
Boneless Skinless Fryer Breasts, Super Saver Pack $1.49/lb
Breaded Chicken Breasts, 10 lb. box frozen $9.99
ShurSaving Gallon Milk, 1%, 2% or Skim $1.67
Western Family Cottage Cheese, 16 oz. assorted $.99
Western Family Enchilada Sauce, 10 oz. mild or medium .67
Western Family Mandarin Oranges (Case of 24 = $10.56) .44
Western Family Grape Juice Cocktail, 12 oz. frozen .59

Buy Low: (in Provo Plumtree Plaza)
Has Awesome meat deals on Fridays, and Produce deals on Wednesdays Check out the ad here

Springville Reams: (through the 28th)
Asparagus $0.99/lb
Artichokes $0.69/each
Onions - White or Red $0.49/lb
Potatoes - Russet $1.99/10lbs
Avocados - Large Hass $.89/each
Pineapple $0.69/lb
Fresh Express Tossed Salad $0.99/12oz bag
Kiwi 6/$1.00
Lemons $0.20/each
Tangerines - Minneola $0.49/lb
Carrots - Mini $1.89/2lb bag
Grapefruit - Small Texas Pink $0.29/each

Free Stuff

I like to check my mail. I'm always eagerly awaiting rebate checks. It is nice to get free things in the mail, too.

Here are some freebies (they require registration. I suggest using-or setting up- a junk email account):

Free Kashi Frozen Entree

Samples from Walmart, they change frequently

Free sample of Tide

And these you can just print from your computer:

Free Arby's sandwich (with drink purchase)

Free sub from Quiznos

Victoria's Secret body spray

Last Chance for Cheap Granola Bars and Fruit Snacks

The extra catalina at Albertsons ends tomorrow. So if you're not a Sunday shopper, today is the last day to take advantage of the extra savings on Natures Valley Granola Bars and Betty Crocker fruit snacks.

Here is how my transaction the other day played out:
5 boxes of Betty Crocker "Fruit Stickerz" snacks for $2 a piece
5 boxes of Natures Valley Granola Bars for $2.50 a piece
Used 5 of these coupons: Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups Fruit Stickerz Fruit Flavored Snacks, any flavor box .50/1 (3-28-09) SS-2/1
and 5 of these coupons: Nature Valley Granola Bars, any flavor/variety box .50/1 (2-28-09) GeneralMillsSS-1/4

for a total of: $22.50 minus -$5.00 coupons

I then received a $10 "catalina" for buying 10 General Mills items, a $3.50 "catalina" for buying 5 fruit snacks, and a $3.50 "catalina" for buying 5 Granola bars.
That comes out to a grand total of $.50 for the 10 items!!!

(I realize that catalinas are not instant savings, but you use them to pay for your next transaction).

Hot items at Albertsons 2/18-2/24

Another General Mills Sale...are you noticing how frequently they come around? After you coupon for awhile and build your stockpile you can really pick which items are worth getting and which you can hold off on. Anyway...

This weeks deal goes like this: You buy 10 items and you get a $10 "catalina" to use on your next shopping order. You only buy 10 items at a time (to maximize your savings), then according to your store's policy you can get 10 more items and use the catalina that printed up previously to pay for this transaction.

Now, don't get scared but if you buy 5 or more fruit snacks in 1 transaction you will get ANOTHER catalina for $3.50.

and if you buy 5 or more Nature's Valley Granola bars you will get ANOTHER $3.50 catalina

So, I would suggest buying:
5- BC fruit snacks, and use 2 of these coupons: Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups or Fruit Roll-Ups Fruit Stickerz Fruit Flavored Snacks, any boxes .50/2 (4-4-09) GeneralMillsSS-2/8
and
5- Natures Valley granola bars, and use 5 of these coupons: Nature Valley Granola Bars, any flavor/variety box .50/1 (2-28-09) GeneralMillsSS-1/4

For an out of pocket cost of: $19 You will then get a $10 catalina and 2 $3.50 catalinas. When you take the catalinas into affect your cost for the 10 items is $2- or $.20 a piece.

There are a ton of hot offers. Check out PYP shopping link for hot deals and links to printable coupons.

Springville Reams 2/16-2/21

Artichokes $.69
Fresh Express Cello Spinach 9 oz $.99
Grapes -Red & Green Seedless $.99/lb
Broccoli $0.59/lb
Cauliflower $.59/lb
Cucumbers $.39 each
Green Onions $.33 bunch
Radishes $0.33 bunch
Apples $0.79/lb
Cabbage $0.39/lb
Oranges $0.39/lb
Sweet onions $.59/lb
Fresh Express Cole Slaw16 oz $.99
Fresh Express Tossed Salad 12 oz $0.99
Roma Tomatoes $0.59/lb
Celery $0.79/lb
Limes $.09 each

If you go it pays to look at their meat section. Often they have items marked down.

Shopping List 2/11-2/17

Springville Reams (through the 14th):
5lb carrots: $1.99
Green Bell: $.39
Red Bell Peppers: $.69
Romaine, red leaf/green leaf: $.49
Small Avocado: $.49
Green onions: $.33
Tomatoes: $.49/lb
Mushrooms: 8oz for $.99
Apples: $.69/lb

***Albertsons***
Crisco Olive Oil 16.9 oz. $4.99 use coupon:Crisco Olive Oil, any $1/1 DND (4-30-09) RP-2/8 to get it for $3.99
**ConAgra promo: Save $10 on your NEXT shopping trip when you spend $25 on participating items.**
Hunt's ketchup 24 oz. $1.00 (after promo $.60)
Hunt's spaghetti sauce 26-26.5 oz. $1.00 (after promo $.60)
Hunt's Manwich sloppy joe sauce 15.5-16 oz. $1.00 Use coupon: Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce, any 15.5 oz. cans or larger .50/2 (2-28-09) SS-1/18 to get them for $.35 (after promo)
Hunt's tomatoes 14.5 oz. $1.00 Use coupon: Hunt’s Canned Tomato Products, any 11 oz. or larger .40/2 (2-28-09) SS-1/18 to get them for $.40 (after promo) or printable to get them for $.27
Pam cooking spray 5-6 oz. $2.50 Use coupon:Pam Cooking Spray, any variety .35/1 (2-28-09) SS-1/18 to get them for $1.15 (after promo) or use printable to get 'em for $.50
Ro-TEL tomatoes 10 oz. $1.00 ($.60 after promo)
Swiss Miss cocoa 8-10 oz. $1.00 ($.60 after promo)
Wesson cooking oil 48 oz. $2.99 ($1.79 after promo)

***Macey's***
Hydroponic Tomatoes .69/lb
Leaf Lettuce, red, green or romaine .79
Boneless Pork Loin Chops, Super Saver Pack $1.79/lb
Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast or Chops $1.79/lb
ShurSaving Gallon Milk, 1%, 2% or Skim $1.67

***Smith's***
Blueberries 6 oz (8 hours only! 2/13 from 3-11 PM) $1.00
Red seedless grapes (8 hours only! 2/13 from 3-11 PM) $.99 lb.
Kroger orange juice, half gallon (8 hours only! 2/13 from 3-11 PM) $.99
Mott's apple juice 64 oz. (8 hours only! 2/13 from 3-11 PM) $.99
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 lb. bag $6.96
Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, 3 lb. bag $5.49
Kroger smoked sausage or Kielbasa 16 oz. $2.00
Gallon milk, whole, 2%, 1%, skim $1.67
Kroger cheese 32 oz. block or shredded $4.99
Kroger tomato sauce 8 oz. $.20

Also here is a catalina offer going on:
General Mills (Betty Crocker) Fruit Shapes, Fruit By The Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups, or Fruit Roll-Ups Fruit Stickerz
Buy (3) & get $1.50 OYNSO
Buy (4) & get $2.50 OYNSO
Buy (5) or more & get $3.50 OYNSO
Purchase between 1/30/09 – 2/22/09

They have a bunch of items that are "buy 10 save $3"...so you could buy 10 Fruit snacks
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, 4.5- 9 oz at $1.79 =$17.90 - $3 promotion $14.90 - $5 in coupons -if you have that many: Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups Fruit Stickerz Fruit Flavored Snacks, any flavor box .50/1 (3-28-09) SS-2/1 = $9.90 -$3.50 catalina = $6.40 or .64 a piece.

The deal is a lot better if you break it up into 2 sets of 5, but then you would have to buy other items to get the "buy 10 save $3 promotion." It's too much work for me, but if you like fruit snacks this can be a screaming deal.

Price Sheet

At the end of January I was anxious to see how much I had spent on groceries. I mentioned before that I keep a price sheet with all my purchases detailed. Here is part of my January Price Sheet

You see that I I am fairly detailed on my list (date, store, description, etc). I added the category recently because it allowed me to sort my items better. (I could see how much I'd spent on meat, milk, etc.)

On my spreadsheet, when I click on the top of the "spent" column, it totals it for me, allowing me to see what I have spent overall. The sad truth, is that I spent WAY too much in January. I noticed I bought some good stuff, but seeing the totals has sobered me up a bit. (I'm too embarrassed to show you, I'd lose all credibility). Anyway, hopefully that gives you an example of what your spreadsheet can look like.

Good Deals this week 2/4-2/10

I meant to write more good deals last week, but never got around to it. Sorry about that.

Albertsons:
I don't see any good stock up prices this week. I'm not sure I'll even hit the store this week. Especially since I'm feeling guilty about how much I spent last month there.

I think you'll get your best deals combining the "double coupons" found on the front of the ad with your manufacturer's coupons.

They say: "Maximum value $1.00. Coupons valued at $1.01 or higher are not eligible for doubling. Offer does not apply to in-store, competitor, alcohol, tobacco, or FREE coupons. Total coupon redemption cannot exceed price of item. No cash refund. One double coupon per manufacturer's coupon. Four double coupons per family per shopping trip. Photocopies of this coupon are not accepted. Misredemption constitutes fraud."

So, to use these hand your cashier your manufacturer's coupon, let's say a $1.00 one, then give them the "double coupon" from the ad. You will save $2.00 on the item. There is a limit of 4 "double coupons" per shopping trip, but you could gather up a bunch of ads from your friends and neighbors and potentially save big. That is if you break up your double coupon usage into different shopping trips, which would take a bit of time.

Here are some Double coupon ideas:

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers $1.50
Use coupon: $1.00/2 in-store/on package manufacturers coupon DOUBLED
Final price: .50 each

Dannon Frusion Smoothies 7 oz. 1.00
Use coupon: Dannon Frusion, any 7 oz. bottles $1/4 (2-28-09) NestleSS-1/4 DOUBLED
PLUS: Buy 5, get FREE Dannon La Creme yogurt 4 ct. (up to $2.49) with in-ad store coupon.
Final price: 5/3.00 + free Dannon 4 pack

Kellogg's Pop Tarts 21-22 oz. 2.50
Use coupon: Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts toaster pastries, any flavor 8 ct. or larger $1/2 (3-15-09) RP-1/18 DOUBLED
Final price: 1.50

Lipton Sides w/veggies 4-6.4 oz. 1.00
Use Coupon: Knorr Rice and Pasta Side Dishes, any .75/2 (4-12-09) RP-1/18 DOUBLED
Final price: 2/.50

M&M's premium 3.50
Use Coupon: M&M’s Premiums Chocolate Candies, any $1/1 (3-31-09) RP-2/1 DOUBLED
Final price: 1.50

Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurant favorites 8-18.2 oz. 2/7.00
Use (2) coupons: Romano’s Macaroni Grill Restaurant Favorites Dinner Kit, any flavor $1/1 (3-28-09) SS-2/1 DOUBLED
PLUS: Buy 2, get 2.00 off chicken instantly with in-ad store coupon.
Final price: 2/3.00 + 2.00 in free chicken.

L'Oreal Kids shampoo, conditioner, or 2 in 1 9 oz. 1.99
Use Coupon: L’Oréal Kids Product, any .75/1 (3-29-09) L’OrealRP-1/4 DOUBLED
Final price: .49

Revlon ColorSilk hair color 1.99
Use Coupon:Revlon ColorSilk Products, any $1/2 (2-15-09) SS-1/11 DOUBLED
Final price: .99

Quaker Simple Harvest bars 2.50
Use Coupon: Quaker Simple Harvest All Natural Multigrain Chewy Granola Bars, any box $1/1 (3-31-09) RP-2/1 DOUBLED
Final price: .50

Quaker True Delights 2.50
Use Coupon: Quaker True Delights Granola Bars $1/1 (2-28-09) L’OrealRP-1/4 DOUBLED
Final price: .50

Quaker Oatmeal Squares cereal 16 oz. 2.00
Use Coupon: Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal, any 16 oz. or larger .50/1 (3-31-09) L’OrealRP-1/4 DOUBLED
Final price: 1.00

PYP shopping List

At Smith's (or price match at Wal-mart)
Red Seedless Grapes .99 lb
Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops, super value pack 1.89 lb
Tyson Fresh Whole Chicken .59 lb
Mountain Dairy Gallon Milk 1.67

For my Local Friends:
Springville Reams through Saturday has:
Bananas $0.39/lb
Lemons & Limes 6/$1.00
Apples $0.69/lb
Green Onions $0.33 bunch
1 lb. Mini Carrots $0.89 bag
Hot House Tomatoes $0.39/lb
Mushrooms 8 oz. pkg. $0.99
Small Hass Avocados $0.59 ea
15 lb Bag Russet Potatoes $2.49
Red, Green, or Romaine Lettuce $0.69 ea
Red, Gold, Orange Bell Peppers 2/$0.89
Broccoli & Cauliflower $0.59/lb
Yellow Onions $0.25/lb
Fresh Express Salad 12 oz or Coleslaw 16oz $0.89 bag

Good Deals this week 1/28-2/3

There is a new store in Provo called Buy-Low (where Reams used to be near Olive Garden/Shopko/Movies8). Here are some of the deals:

bananas 4lbs / $1.00
oranges 3 lbs / $1.00
apples different varieties 3 lbs/ $1.00
tide 100 oz. 9.99
boneless skinless chicken breast 1.39 (On Friday they will be $.99 for the day)
mini carrots 2/$1.00
sugar $7.99/25lbs limit 2
palmolive dish soap .99
NY strip steak $2.99 lb

Albertsons:
(If you don't live near Provo) Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fresh - Butcher Block $1.77 lb.
Mountain High yogurt 32 oz. $1.99 use coupon:Mountain High Yoghurt, any 32 oz. .50/1 (2-28-09) SS-1/4 to get it for $1.49
Juicy Juice 100% juice 8 ct.$2.00 use coupon:Nestlé Juicy Juice product $1/1 (4-5-09) NestleSS-1/4 to get 'em for $1.00
Albertsons olives 5.75-6 oz. $.79
Nabisco crackers 6.5-10 oz. - Wheat Thins or Triscuit $1.99-Buy 3 and get one of these for free: Easy Cheese 8 oz., Velveeta 8 oz., or Kraft cheese slices 8 oz.Use coupon: Nabisco Ritz, Wheat Thins or Triscuit, any varieties $2/2 (3-31-09) SS-1/25 to get them for $.99
Nabisco Ritz crackers 14.5-16 oz. $2.50 Use coupon:Nabisco Ritz, Wheat Thins or Triscuit, any varieties $2/2 (3-31-09) SS-1/25 to get them for $1.50
Orville Redenbacher Natural popcorn 3-4 pack *B1G3FREE* Requires in-store manufacturers coupon. Then use: Orville Redenbacher’s Natural Gourmet Popping Corn, any variety 3 pack or larger .40/1 (2-28-09) SS-1/18 to get 4 packages for $2.59
Orville Redenbacher popcorn 3-4 pack *B1G3FREE* Requires in-store manufacturers coupon. Then use: Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn, any variety 3 pack or larger $1/2 (2-28-09) SS-1/18 to get 8 for $4.98
Orville Redenbacher popcorn 3-4 pack*B1G3FREE* Requires in-store manufacturers coupon. Then use printable $1.00/1 printable to get them for 4/$1.99.
Culinary Circle pizza 12.01-33.5 oz.*B1G1FREE, plus get 2 Dr. Pepper 2 liters FREE! Also use: 1.00/1 printable found on the PYP grocery list to get 4 items for $5.29

PYP link

Pinching Your Pennies Emails

Here is a link for my Utah friends. You can get all the HOT Utah Grocery Deals delivered to your in-box twice a week.


PYP newsletter link

Price Point Sheets

I wrote this for the PYP blog. We'll see if it gets "published" by them.


You know on TV where they show people on Wall Street doing their trading? There they are, pens and clip boards in hand, getting ready for the big trade. Suddenly the floor is hopping, the men in their suits, the women in their business gear, all jumping up and down yelling, "Buy, buy, buy."

Over the last couple of years as I've been couponing with the help of pinchingyourpennies.com I have often felt that same excitement to "Buy, buy, buy." Many volunteers peruse the ads, match up current coupons with the sale items, and add their expertise on good price points and sale cycles, then rate the grocery items for us. Items that are hot have 4 and 5 star ratings. Often these very 4 and 5 star deals are the ones that have me jumping in my computer room yelling, "Buy, buy, buy!" (Ok, not literally). Consequently, my pantry and storage room have been filled with these great deals.

I started to realize though that I was buying not because I needed the item, but because of the rush of the "good deal." Many items I was overbuying. A lot of these items cycled in sales throughout the year and we couldn't use them all by their "best used by dates." I also didn't know what I was actually paying for each of the items in my storage. I knew I was getting a good deal, but couldn't remember just how good. I knew I needed to keep a better record so I could use my budget wiser.

At the beginning of 2008 I made an openoffice spreadsheet (this is like excel, but free). I listed the date, store, quantity purchased, the item name and category, its size, the price, any coupon discount, additional promotions, and the final price paid. After each shopping trip, I dutifully plugged in each of my purchases into the spreadsheet. This may seem a little OCD, but it has proved so valuable to me. This became my official "Price Point Sheet."

I can see exactly what I spent on each item I bought. I can see how much I saved by using coupons. I can see how much I spent on each category of items (baby care, dairy, cleaning supplies, etc). I can also start to track on my own sale cycles and price points.

And, with the 2008 totals calculated, I learned that I used $2270.00 in manufacturer's coupons. That is a lot of savings. I also learned that I spent $4394.39 on all my grocery items for the year. That averages to $366.20 a month spent on all my grocery purchases (baby, cleaning supplies, health and beauty items, and food storage supplies). I would say that is pretty good for a family of 6 with a decent salary.

My 2008 goal of keeping track of my "buys" was a success. I am continuing with my price point spreadsheet for 2009. I figure as I keep a record like this I will have a better grasp on prices and sale cycles, I might even become my neighborhood price sage. I have another goal for this year, too. We are still a family of 6, but we no longer have a decent salary. Now that I have a record of price points and quantities, I can see what deals I can pass on (yes, you can miss a sale) and what I can cut out. I also feel more confident in my buying abilities.

I highly recommend keeping a price points sheet. And though you might have less, "Buy, buy, buy" rushes, I think you will be happy with your recorded results.

Kmart Double Coupons

SUPER COUPON DOUBLES -Limit 4 of the same product, Coupons up to $2.00 values doubled. Limit 25 per day

Juicy Juice Slim 8 ct 4.23 oz = $2.50-$1.00/1 (S1/4) $0.50
Ludens Cough drops 30 ct = $1.29-$1.00/1(RP1/4) *Free
Robitussin Cough Drops = $1.99-$1.00/1 (RP11/2, 12/14, 1/4) *Free
KY Jelly 4 oz = $3.99 - $2.00/1 (RP10/26,RP12/7) *Free
Revlon Beauty Tools = $1.29-$2.49 - $1.00/1 (SS9/14, SS10/12, SS10/19, SS11/16) *Free (and up)
Endust 10 oz = $3.29 - $2.00/1 (RP11/9) *Free
Oust 12 z = $3.50-$1.50/1 (SS10/26) $0.50
Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner = $2.29 - $0.75/1 (SS1/4) $0.79
Purina Tbonz 10 oz = $2.99 - $1.50/1 (SS10/19) *Free
Wetones wipes 40 ct = $2.29-$0.75/1 (SS11/2) $0.79
Kelloggs Cereals 9-20 oz = $2.25 - $1.00/1 (RP12/14) $0.25 ea
Kelloggs Cereal Straws 8.8 oz = $2.25 - $1.00/1 (RP12/14)$0.25
Trident Gum 3 packs = $2.00-$1.00/1 (SS12/7) *Free

I got this list from the SAVVY SHOPPER. She has a lot of items listed, I only took the ones that were free or I needed for my list.

On Monday, when I went, I was able to get some free nail files (I know, how exciting), the lysol cleaner, and one free Hersheys chocolate candy-it was on clearance, so free with this coupon: Hershey Special Dark Candy 11 oz = $2.33-$1.00/1 (SS11/9). They were out of gum and the gillette was more expensive then on my list, so I didn't get any. There was a ton of Special K boxes though, and I have a ton of coupons. If anyone wants them let me know.