Grocery Store Savings

Albertsons

**Round up to $1 this week (10/6-10/12)

★Fleischmann’s Yeast 3 pk $1.69
Round Up: $.40/1 from 10/3 SS or
$.50/1 Fleischmann’s Yeast printable coupon
Final Price: $.69 ONLY .19 AFTER CATALINA!
CATALINA ALERTFleischmann’s YeastBuy 1, get .50 CatalinaIs printing for each one you buy all in one transaction(unknown end date)

★Clorox Bleach $1.69
Round Up: $.25/1 from 8/22 SS OR 10/3 SS
Final Price: $.69

ConAgra Promo
Buy $25.00 of participating products, and receive $10.00 back to use on your next order.
★Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce $.88/$.53
$1.00/2 – find Manwich Coupons on Ebay
Final Price: $.03

Pam Cooking Spray $2.99/$1.79
$.35/1 from 8/29 SS
Final Price: $1.44 {after Round Up $.79★}

★Egg Beaters $2.79/$1.67
$.35/1 from 8/15 SS
$.50/1 from coupons.com
Final Price $1.17 {after Round Up $.67 ★}

Kellogg’s Promo
Must purchase in increments of 5 to get the items priced at $1.75 each

THANKS FabulesslyFrugal

Smiths

Hot Wheels or Matchbox Car $.88 each

The "Kick off to Savings Event" has started. Purchase 10 Participating items and save $5.00 automatically at checkout. The prices listed below are already including the $5.00 discount, when you purchase 10 mix and match items.

Miracle Whip $2.49
Use the $1.00 off 2 Miracle Whip coupon or from the
09-26-10 SS
Total cost $1.99

Butterfinger, Baby Ruth or Nestle Crunch Fun Size Candy $1.99
Use the $1.00 off 2 Candy Coupon from the 10-03-10 RP
Total cost $1.49!

Velveeta Shells & Cheese $.49 each
Use the $1.00 off 2 Velveeta Coupon from the 09-26-10 SS
Total cost 2 FREE!
**If this coupon is on the Dinner kit, then it wont work on this deal. Check your coupon to see.

Philadelphia Cream Cheese $.99
Purchase 5, then use of the $5.00 off any 5 Kraft Cheese Coupon
Total cost 5 for FREE!

Capri Sun or Kool-Aid Jammers $1.49 each (10 count case)
ALL YOU October Q $1 off (I think)
TOTAL cost = $.49

Thanks Freebies 2 Deals

MACEYS

Western Family Dozen Eggs $.89!

Western Family Mega Hair Gel $.88 (20 oz)

Soff's Baby Wipes Refills $.83 each!

Spaghettios $.50 each
Use the $.50 off 2 Spaghettios Coupon
Or, use the $.40 off 2 Spaghettios coupon from the 08-29-10 SSTotal cost as low as $.25 each!**Use this to go towards the Beauty and the Beast $5.00 Rebate!

Western Family Brown or Powdered Sugar 32 oz $.98

Western Family 15 Ct. Paper Towels $5.98! (That's $.40 per roll!)

Campbell's Cream of Chicken and Mushroom Soups $.68
Use the $1.50 off 3 Campbell's Coupon
Total cost $.18 a can!

Fresh Market
Western Family 64oz Apple Juice $.99!

Spaghettios $.50 each
Use the $.50 off 2 Spaghettios Coupon
Or, use the $.40 off 2 Spaghettios coupon from the 08-29-10 SS
Total cost as low as $.25 each!
**Use this to go towards the Beauty and the Beast $5.00 Rebate!

Western Family Mandarin Oranges $.33 Each

Western Family 8oz Tomato Sauce $.20 each

Don Julio Flour Tortillas $.99!

Western Family Dozen Eggs $.89!


Western Family Mac and Cheese $.33 each

Soff's Refillable Baby Wipes $.83 each!
*These go great inside an old Huggies or Pampers Tub.

Weekly Meal Plan

I'm still behind, but my house is cleaner, I've canned over 40 jars of tomatoes & pears, made wheat bread, and the kids have turned in their homework on time. So, here's the plan:

Monday, October 4th
Breakfast: Cereal ($1.50)
Lunch: PB&J ($.50)
Snack: Popcorn ($.10)
Dinner: White Chicken Chili, Bread, Salad ($2)
Dessert: Brownies (from scratch) ($.50)

Tuesday, October 5th
Breakfast: Oatmeal ($.25)
Snack: Banana Chips ($.25)
Lunch: Ham Sandwich, Carrots, Pear ($.35)
Snack: Pudding ($1)
Dinner: Spaghetti, Beans, & Corn ($2)

Wednesday, October 6th
Breakfast: Breakfast Burritos ($1)
Snack: Apples ($.35)
Lunch: PB&J on Cinnamon Bread, Carrots, Pears ($.45)
Snack: Popcorn ($.10)
Dinner: Cafe Rio ($4)

Thursday, October 7th
Breakfast: Eggs in a Frame ($1)
Snack: Pretzels ($.25)
Lunch: Tuna Fish, Beans, Pears ($.50)
Snack: Jello
Dinner: Broccoli Soup, Muffins, Salad ($3)

Friday, October 8th
Breakfast: French Toast with Cinnamon Bread ($.50)
Snack: Waffles ($.25)
Lunch: Turkey Sandwich, Carrots, Applesauce ($.25)
Snack: Cookies!
Dinner: Burger King free Burger Q's from party a few weeks ago + potatoes, carrots & cookies from home ($1)

Saturday, October 9th
Granola & Yogurt ($2)
Sandwiches ($1)
STRAWBERRIES for dinner ($8)

Sunday, October 10th
Cereal ($1.50)
Sandwiches ($1)
Ribs, Potatoes & Zucchini, Carrots ($3)
Apple Dessert ($1)


TOTAL COST: <$40

Caselot Happiness

I ran to Macey's last night to snag a few lunchmeat specials since I landed 7 coupons (Q's) for $1 off Buddig lunchmeat and it was on sale for $1.47 until 10/5 - so I had to go and buy 7 packages (or 3.5 lbs) and spend less than $3.50 total :) That was the first happy!

Then, I counted up my soup coupons because it seems like we've been getting a lot. I am never too crazy about the $.40 off 4 cans of soup, but it adds up. I bought 19 cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup (because that is the number that came up when I added all the coupons together AND Macey's doesn't make you buy the whole case and you can still get the same good deal) and 45 cans of Cream of Chicken Soup and walla! I saved $14.60 just in coupons for these items. So, where you can spend over $1 per Cream Soup (Campbell's, especially), I got a total of 64 cans of soup for $.45 a piece - which is $.03 less than the Western Family brand. So, if I had just bought the Western Family brand, I would have spent $2 more than what I spent on the top brand :) Yes, I am still happy and my DH is happier because he's not a Western Family fan when it comes to his soups! :)

The Buddig Lunch Meat deal is over, but Macey's still has soups on sale for another few weeks. You can find the soup printables at Coupons.com (I think), I also think I got onto Campbell's website - I didn't track these as well. These are Great coupons - you can get $1.50 off 3 with them, but can only print 2 times a piece. But with these combined with 8+ $.40/2 or $.40/4, it adds up. These can be found in the last month of the Smart Source coupons. I have started going through my coupon books and cutting out the Q's that I think I will use or are GREAT deals and keeping them in my binder with my printables and leftovers that I didn't use in the store. That way, if I am at a store and see a deal, I don't have to wish I had my whole Q File Cabinet with me. Try it, maybe you'll like it too :)

Walgreens 101

I have learned one thing about couponing - START SMALL because your first purchase at a new store will inevitably cost more than you planned and will not work out perfectly as planned. My usual phrase continues to apply: Expect the Best, Prepare for the Worst, and Take What Comes (but not without checking carefully and defending what you know is right!)

I went to Walgreens today and did my first really "big" buy. I have been hesitant to try out Walgreens because I have heard their rules are a bit strict and by the time I get up to go, I have spent my money for the week. So, this week, I allotted $10 to Walgreens to try it out. Here's some lessons I learned:

1- Check your RR. If there's more than 1 product listed in the same RR grouping, you can only get 1 at a time and that RR cannot be applied to a purchase of that product again.
For Example: I wanted to buy 2 Tilex and 2 Clorox Wipes, but they were in the same "RR Grouping" that said if you bought 2 of these items, you'd get $2 RR. So, since they were in the same transaction I only got $2 back and not $4 because they were in the same transaction. Resolution: Only buy 1 set of each RR grouping in a transaction.
Second Example: I tried to then by some Clorox Toilet Cleaner (also in the same group) and couldn't get another RR because I used the RR to pay for it - luckily the manager was very nice and reversed that order for me. Resolution: Watch your RR rewards and use a different grouping of RR to pay for this (I used the RR from Cloros to pay for Vicks, then used Vicks' RR to pay for Clorox) More transactions, but you save more.

2- Each coupon must attach to its own item (and RR's count as a coupon).
For example: I tried to buy Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray that was priced at $6 and wanted to use both a $4 coupon and $2 in RR, but I could not do this because there was only 1 item and 2 coupons. Resolution: Buy an extra 50 cent item, or an item that you had to buy anyway (as long as the cost would be the same or nearly the same in a different store - like milk, eggs, etc.) or another item that would be free with the RR you receive back.
Second Example: I tried to buy 2 Clorox Toilet Cleaners with a $1/2 coupon (so it attaches to 2 items) and use a $2 RR, but could not because that would be 3 coupons for 2 items. Resolution: Buy an extra 50 cent item, or an item that you had to buy anyway (as long as the cost would be the same or nearly the same in a different store - like milk, eggs, etc.) or another item that would be free with the RR you receive back.

3. Your purchase has to exceed the coupon price and cannot cover taxes.
For example: If I had an item that I wanted to buy that cost $1.99, but had a coupon for $2 off that item, I could not buy it until I found something else that cost at least $.01 PLUS TAX (so another $.14 in Utah) in order to use the coupon. Resolution: I found some lipstick or treats to buy for about 50 cents to be able to use the coupons and get the savings (I figure I'll use them as stocking stuffers in a few months)

So, here's my final take-home purchase report from Walgreens. Hopefully it helps someone else learn and save.

Transaction #1 (They wouldn't let me take this one back so I lost $2 of my dollars I planned on using)

2 Clorox Wipes ($5/2 Sale)
2 Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner ($5/2 Sale)
2 Clorox Wipes Coupons ($1 off each Printable)
1 Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner Coupon ($1 off Printable)

OOP = 7.68, PLUS $2 in RR (should be $4, but in the same grouping as explained above)

Transaction #2 (Really it was my 3rd or 4th Transaction but the others were voided after me asking why it didn't work the way I planned)

1 Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray ($6 sale)
1 Lipstick (50% off $1 = $.49)
-$4/1 Sinex from newspaper Q's
-$2 RR from above transaction

OOP = $.93 Plus $2 in RR

Transaction #3
2 Tilex Mold & Mildew Cleaner ($5/2)
1 Lip Balm (50% off $1 = $.49)
-($1/2 Q from newspaper)
-$2 RR from above transaction

OOP = $2.87 Plus $2 in RR

TOTAL OOP = $11.48
Before Coupons, RRs & Sales = $35.78
Savings = $24.30 or 66% If I had been able to do it my way, I would have spent the same, but saved $30.97 & 73% and received 2 more Toilet Bowl Cleaners! but oh well, still a great deal!)
9 items averaging $1.28 each (would have been $1.04 if I had been able to follow the rules a bit better).

Sometimes a little hard luck helps us learn well!

Don't Buy Stuff You Can't Afford

My church showed this video at a weekly activity a month or so ago. It was hilarious, but I find myself having to remind myself about it all the time.

I hope you enjoy it!

$10 of Burgers for free

Here is a great link to join - it supports the Utah Food Bank and you can get $10 of free burgers if you join today.

Here's the deal:

If you join Deals That Matter, you get $5 just for joining.

Then, if you buy the $5 for $10 at Buster Burger, it automatically applies the $5 credit and charges you $0 for this. Join today and start spreading goodness!

https://www.dealsthatmatter.com/causes/1

Other Grocery Deals 9/26 - 10/5

Fresh Market

Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup or Tomato Soup $.50 each
Find $.40/4 Q

Western Family Mandarin Oranges $.33 Each

Western Family 8oz Tomato Sauce $.20 each


Pineapple, Dole Premium .69/lb


Carl Buddig Meats, 9-10 oz. Tub Ham or Turkey Asst. 1.47
-$1/1 (active) coupons.com
Total =.47


Campbell's SpaghettiOs, 15 oz. Original(Case of 24 - $12.00) 50
-.50/2 (active) This Link
=.25 ea when you buy 2

Harmons

Broccoli or Cauliflower .58/lb

Beef - 80% Lean Ground Chuck, value packSaturday Only!Limit 2 packages $1.79/lb Saturday only

2 liter bottle $0.79
B1G1 FREE up to $1.59 when you purchase (1) 2 liter of 7UP, A and W, Canada Dry or Sunkist Soda, any flavor regular or diet (11-15-10) SS-9/19
2 for .79 (or $.34 each)

Winco

Yoplait Frozen Smoothie Mix $1.98-use $1/1 printable coupon= .98

Challenge Butter $2.48-use .55/1 printable coupon (coupons.com)= $1.93

Buddig Lunch Meat $2.78-use $1/1 printable coupon (smartsource.com)= $1.78

Hormel Pepperoni $1.55-use .55/2 printable coupon (coupons.com)= $1.28 each wyb 2

Kraft 2lb Block of Cheddar Cheese $3.98!-use $5/5 any Kraft products printable= as low as $2.98 each wyb 5

Darigold Sour Cream $1.38Use $.40/1 printable coupon= .98

Activia Yogurt $1.48Use $.75/1 printable coupon or $1/1 from 8/29 SS or 9/12 SS= as low as .48

Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese $1.48-use $5/5 printable= .48 each wyb 5

Mentos Gum .98-use .55/1 printable coupon (coupons.com)= .43

Trident Gum $1.12-use $1/3 from 9/12 SS= .79 each wyb 3

Ziploc Bags$1.86-$2.11+-use $1/2 coupon from 8/8 SS (expires 10/2) and 9/12 SS(expires 11/06)= as low as $1.36

Murphy’s Oil Soap $2.18-use .50/1 printable coupon= $1.68

Barilla Whole Grain Pasta .98- use $1/2 from 8/29 SS {regional}= .48

Kraft Salad Dressings $1.98-use .55/1 from SS-8/29 (expires 10/24/10)= $1.43

THANKS Fistful of Coupons

Reams

Pears $.59/lb


Act II Popcorn 3-pk = .99
-.75/1 (11-30-10) SS-9/26
= .24

FREE Cold Stone

Tomorrow, Sept 30th is the 9th Annual World’s Largest Ice Cream Social at Cold Stone Creamery from 5-8PM!
Try Kate’s Creation, sponsored by Make-A-Wish: a 3 oz serving of Caramel Apple Ice Cream mixed with Chocolate Shavings, Graham Cracker Pie Crust and Apple Pie Filling.

While you’re there, you can make a donation to the Make-A-Wish foundation- such a worthy cause! Donations are optional.

Macey's Savings for 9/26 - 10/2

Campbells Spaghettios, 15 oz. Case of 24 – $11.28 $0.48
-.40/2 (10-31-10) SS-8/29
Final Price = .28 ea

Buddig 9-10z Tub of Deli Meat $1.47
Use the $1.00 off Buddig Coupon
Total cost $.47!!

Western Family Brown or Powdered Sugar 32 oz $.98

Western Family 15 Ct. Paper Towels $5.98! (That's $.40 per roll!)

Western Family Advantage 36 Roll Toilet Paper $5.98 ( That's $.16 a roll!)

Campbells Cream Soup, 10.75 oz. Chicken or Mushroom Case of 48 – $32.16 $0.68
Campbells Taste Sensations Soups any great for cooking soups $1.50/3
.40/4 (11-15-10) SS-9/12
Final Price = .18 ea or $.58 each


Augason Farms Wheat, 45 lb. Hard Red or White $12.98


Blue Chip Rolled Oats, 50 lb. bag regular or quick $15.98


Blue Ribbon White Rice, 20 lb. long grain $5.98


7UP or A and W Products, 2 liter bottle $0.99
B1G1 up to $1.59 when you purchase (1) 2 liter of 7UP, A and W, Canada Dry or Sunkist Soda, any flavor regular or diet (11-15-10) SS-9/19
= 2 for .99


Tomatoes, large .69/lb


Carl Buddig Meats, 9-10 oz. tub ham or turkey $1.47
Buddig Meats, any original tub $1/1 (active) coupons.com- Print Twice
$0.47


Western Family Premium Drinking Water, 24 pk. half liter bottles $2.28


EZ Wheat, 50 lb. bag Hard White or Red $14.49


Garden Club Corn Syrup, 32 oz.Case of 12 - $20.28
$0.48 each


Western Family Chunk Light Tuna, 5 oz.Case of 48 - $18.72
$0.39 each


Western Family Tomato Sauce, 8 oz.Case of 48 - $10.56
$0.22 each

THANKS Cuckoo For Coupon Deals & Grocery Smarts

Fun Free Fall Activities

This is an article from Savvy Spending about some fun ideas to do this fall. Try some of these and add some of your own favorites.

1) Go apple picking! Visit an apple orchard and pick some apples. Then you can use these to make a whole bunch of yummy treats:

Apple Crisps

Core apples (and peel if you desire) and cut into thin slices. Place them on a baking sheet and cook at 250 degrees for one hour. They'll be a little bit crunchy and a little bit chewy- a mix between dried fruit and a fruit snack!

Apple pie: You'll need:
2 9-inch pie crusts (one for the top crust, one for the bottom crust)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash of salt
2 tablespoons butter
6 cups thinly sliced and cored apple
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and salt. Stir in the apples.
3. Place into pie crust, dot with butter. Cover with top crust, and slit evenly to let steam escape. Seal the top crust to the bottom by pinching the edges together.
3. Cover edge of the crust with a three inch strip of aluminum foil.
4. Bake 40-50 minutes, until crust is brown and juice begins to bubble through top.

Caramel Apples: Place 6 apples in the fridge overnight. Push craft sticks into the tops. You'll need to melt 1 package (14 oz) of individually wrapped caramels with 2 Tablespoons Milk in the microwave. Heat in the microwave for 2 minutes, stirring once. Allow to cool a bit. Then, dip and twirl the apples in the caramel sauce until coated. You can also top with nuts, Oreos pieces, sprinkles, graham cracker pieces, etc. Place on wax paper or buttered baking sheet to set. You could also place them back in the fridge to set.

2) Go on a hike: Visit a local state park or your city's walking trail. Look for pinecones to use to make a craft- you can turn them into Christmas ornaments with a little glitter glue or place in a large bowl for a pretty display.

3) Rake the leaves and play: You can have a jumping contest (parents- you can play too!) and then use the leaves to make your own scarecrow! Use an old shirt, sweats, pantyhose for the face, and stick for arms, and a hat to create your own lawn decor!

4) Have a picnic and game night: Now that it isn't as hot, take dinner outside and enjoy the cooler weather. Pack a picnic dinner and bring a game with you- frisbee, a board game, charades, etc.

5) Make Leaf Art: Go for a walk and find some colorful leaves. Then turn them into artwork you can display in your house. Go here to read how to do this.

6) Go the the Cider Mill: We have a few in our area, but our favorite has free admission, a free small petting farm, and lots of photo ops. You can pay a small price for a wagon ride, but this is a great way to spend some time outside with your family.

7) Have a bonfire: This may be your last chance until next summer. Roast hot dogs and s'mores over the fire. If you don't have a fire pit, ask a friend who does if you can use theirs (and share the goodies with them.)

8) Visit your neighbors. I love to bake in the fall, and most of my favorite recipes make more than enough for us. Make a big batch of banana bread, pumpkin muffins, or lasagna, and take some to your neighbors. If you're like me, you won't see as much of them in the winter as you did in the summer!You could also visit the elderly at a nursing home or some shut in's from your church.

9) Go to a game: Now that school is back in session, go see a local high school football game, soccer match, or volleyball game. Root for your home team and then treat yourself to some yummy hot chocolate after the game!

10) Squeeze in some summer fun: Did you not get something checked off your summer "things to do" list? A trip to the zoo would be less crowded now. Some museums offer discounted rates on certain days. Your local Parks and Rec department probably offers some neat classes or fall events for free or cheap. If you never made it to the beach, you could still go in the fall. The weather may be too cool to swim, but you can collect shells and build castles. Ask your family what one thing they wished you had done over the summer and try to get it done this fall!

What are your ideas for frugal fun fall family activities?

Target's Best Deals (9/26-10/2)

Target has Access Flosser on Price Cut for $1.99.
-$.75 or $1.50/2 Target coupon
-$1 manufacturer coupons,
= $0.24 each

Purchase 1 Automatic Shower Cleaning Starter Kit and 1 Refill $12.99 and $3.99
Use the Buy 1 Get 1 Free Automatic Shower Coupon/Refill Coupon from the 09-26-10 SS
Use the $5.00 off Automatic Shower Coupon
PLUS, use the Free $5.00 Target Automatic Shower Coupon from the 09-26-10 SS
You pay $7.99, but you will get a $5.00 Target Gift Card at Checkout!
Total cost $2.99 for all of it!**You can use all 3 coupons.
The FREE Coupon is for the Refill, the $5.00 off is for the Automatic Shower Starter Kit and you can always stack with a Target Coupon!

M&M’s Halloween candy 12.6 oz 2/$5

Hello Kitty Band-Aid's (travel size) $0.97 Use the $3.00 off three Johnson & Johnson Products Coupon from the 8-1-10 SS (Expires 11-30) Total Cost FREE!

Clean & Clear Morning Burst (Travel Size) $.97Use the $1.00 off any Clean & Clear Coupon from the 8-1-10 SSTotal Cost FREE!

Play-Doh 4pk $1.00

Halloween Candy 2 for $5.00Use the $1.00 off two M&M's Bagged Candy Target Couponplus two $.50 off M&M Coupon from the 8-29-10 RPTotal Cost $1.50 each

Johnson and Johnson First Aid To Go $0.97Use the $3.00 off three Johnson & Johnson Products Coupon from the 8-1-10 SS (Expires 11-30)Total Cost FREE!

Tide Travel Size Detergent $.97Use the $1.00 off any Tide Detergent Coupon from the 8-29-10 PGTotal Cost FREE!

Use the $1/2 M&M’s Bagged Candy target store coupon

Plus, use the $1/2 coupon RP 8/29

Final price $1.50 each

3 2-pk Olay Body Wash $4.99 -$1.50/1 Olay Body Wash coupon from October's P&G -$5 Target GC =$.91 each

Buy 3 select Venus, Gillette SatinCare, Olay or Secret items, Receive $5 Target Gift Card
valid through October 16th

Venus Embrace Razor, 1 ct $4.99

-$2.00/1 Venus Embrace or Breeze Refillable Razor or Venus Bikini Kit from PG 9/26

-$2.00/1 Venus Embrace or Breeze Family systems Razor of Venus Bikini Kit from PG 8/29

Gillette Satin Care Value Pack $4.99 (Two full size & One Travel size)

Olay Body Wash Bonus Packs $4.99

One Olay Body Wash, 12 oz & One Olay Quench & Age Defying, 8.4 oz

-$1.50/1 Olay Bar, Body Wash, In-Shower Body Lotion or Hand & Body Lotion from PG 9/26

-$1.00/1 Olay Body Wash or Hand and Body Lotion, any from PG 8/29

Kraft Ranch Salad Dressing, 16-oz. $1.53 (price cut through 10/9)
Use $0.55/1 Kraft Dressing 8/29/2010 SS Insert (did not come to all areas)
Stack with $0.50/1 Target coupon
Final price $0.48 after coupon

Kraft cheese 7- or 8-oz. blocks or shredded in assorted varieties. $2

Use $1/2 Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese 9/26/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/7/2010)

orUse $5/5 Kraft Cheese or Dairy Products

= as low as $1 each after coupon

Bounce 120-ct. sheets 2/$9

-$0.20/1 Bounce 8/29/2010 P&G Insert (exp 9/30/2010)

-$0.75/1 Bounce or Downy Fabric Softener TARGET coupon Target Fall Savings Mailer

= as low as $3.55 after stacked coupons

Reach Dental Floss $0.97

Use the $1/1 coupon

Final price FREE

Huggies Baby Wipes Tubs 64-72 ct $1.99

Use 3 $0.75/1 Target store coupons

Plus, use the $2.50/3 Huggies Wipes 64 ct or Larger couponF

inal price $0.41 per pack!

Pledge Multi-Surface 360 DusterStarter Kit $2.84

Use 2 $1/1 Pledge Multi Surface Cleaning Item Target store coupon

Plus, use the $2/2 coupon SS 9/26

Final price $0.84 each

Glade Tough Odor Solutions Carpet & Room $1.99
Use the $1/1 Glade Tough Odor Solutions item Target Coupons
Plus, use the new $1/1 coupon
Final price FREE

Shout Trigger 22 oz $2.24
Use the $1/1 Shout Laundry Stain Remover Target store coupon
Plus, use the $0.55/1 coupon from the SS 9/26
Final price only $0.69

Hershey’s Kisses Special Dark 12 oz Bag $2.50
Use the $1/1 Hershey’s Kisses Target store coupon
Plus, stack with the $1/1 Hershey’s Special Dark Kisses coupon SS 9/19
Final price only $0.50

GE Reveal Light Bulbs 4 pk $2
Use the $1.50/1 GE Light Bulb Reveal or CFL Target Store coupon
Final price $0.50

Thanks A Thrifty Mom & Cuckoo for Coupon Deals & Dixie Coupon Chicks & Freebies2Deals

Smith's Savings Plan - 9/29 - 10/5

Apples, Gala, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious $0.69/lb
Dannon Activia $1.88
-$1/1 SS 9/12
- OR $0.75/1 printable
= $0.88-$1.13

Dannon Danimals Smoothie, 6 ct $1.88
-$1/1 SS 9/12
=$0.88

Kraft Cheese, shredded or bars, 7-8 oz $1.99
- $5/5 printable
-$1/2 SS 9/26
= $0.99-$1.49 each

Kroger Cottage Cheese, 16 oz $1.00

Kroger Sour Cream, 16 oz $1.00

7up Soft Drinks, 2 liter $1.00
Use B1G1 FREE SS 9/19
= $0.50 each

Campbell's Cream of Mushroom and Cream of Chicken Soup $1.00
Double Rewards Points
Use $1.50/3 printable
Final price $0.50 each

Kroger Tortilla Chips, 10 oz $1.0
Use $0.25/1 STORE COUPON, Kroger Stores Card Load
Final price $0.75

Nabisco Snack Saks, 5.5-8 oz $1.00
Use $1/2 SS 9/26
Final price $0.50 each

Smiths Buns, Sandwich or Hot Dog, 8 ct $1.00
Use $0.20/1 STORE COUPON, Kroger Stores Card Load
Final price $0.80

Pillsbury Refrigerated Products:Buy 6 or more participating Pillsbury products, get a $3.00 Catalina valid toward your NEXT shopping order. Expires 10/3/10

Limit one $3 voucher per transaction.

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, 8 ct $1.67/$1.17
Use $0.50/2 printable
orUse $0.50/2 STORE COUPON, Kroger Stores Card Loado
rUse $0.40/2
Final price $0.92-$0.97 each

Thanks Dixie Coupon Chicks

Rite Aid Savings 9/26 - 10/2

Buy (2) Mom’s Best Quick Oats Canister 16 oz. 49¢ on clearance(1)
– 75¢/1 printable
- $1/2 +UP REWARD
= FREE Plus 77¢ overage

Buy (2) Mom’s Best Quick Oats Packets 15 ct 74¢ on clearance(1)
– 75¢/1 printable- $1/2 +UP REWARD
= FREE Plus 77¢ overage

Remember: Clearance Prices may vary

Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste $3.49
use the $1.00 coupon from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
Get $2.50 Up Reward
Total: FREE after Up Reward!!

Crest Toothpaste, 3D Rinse, or Oral B Cross Action Manual Toothbrush or Floss Picks $2.99
use $1/1 Crest Toothpaste from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
BOGO Oral B Cross Action from 9/26 P&G
$1/1 Oral B Cross Action from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
$1/1 Oral B Floss Picks from 9/26 P&G
Get $2 Up
Total: (2) Oral B Cross Action for FREE or FREE Toothpaste or FREE Floss Picks

Oral B Cross-action toothbrush $2.99, get $2 +UP reward
- use .75/1 from 8/29 PG (hurry, expires 9/30)
+ use BOGO from 9/26 PG
= as low as .12 each!

Dawn Hand Renewal: $.99
use the $1/1 from Home Made Simple coupon booklet
Total: FREE!!

Dawn Dish Liquid: $.88
use the $.25/1 from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
Total: $.74

Crest Twin Pack Toothpaste, Pro Health Rinse, 3D White Rinse, Oral B Pulsar Toothbrush $4.99
$2/1 Crest Rinse from 9/26 P&G
$1/1 Crest Toothpaste from 9/26 P&G
$1/1 Oral B from 9/26 P&G
Get $3 Up
Total: as low as FREE after Up Reward

Hershey’s or M&M Mars Fun or Snack Size Candy 3/$7.50
$1/3 from 9/26 Red Plum
Get $1.50 Up wyb 3
Total: $1.67 each after Up Reward

Gillette: All Venus or Satin Care Shaving ProductsSale: BOGO 50% off
$2/1 Venus Disposable 2 or 3 ct + others from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
$3/1 Venus Disposable 6 ct. + others from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
$2/1 Venus Embrace or Breeze Refillable Razor or Venus Bikini Kit from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
**Qualifies for $10 Up Reward wyb $30 of participating P&G products.

Tide Laundry Detergent 5.99
$1/1 from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
Total: $4.99
**Qualifies for $10 Up Reward wyb $30 of participating P&G products.

Broccoli-Veggie Soup

4-5 cups peeled, cubed potatoes $.25
2 cups peeled, cubed carrots free from garden
1-2 cups chopped celery $.10 (from dry storage - dried celery)
1 cup finely chopped onion $.33
2 tsp salt $.01
3 cups water
1/4 - 1/2 cup olive oil $1
1 1/2 - 2 cups flour $.25
3-4 cups milk $.40
6 tsp chicken bouillon $.25
1 Tbsp dry mustard $.10
1/2 tsp pepper $.01
1 lb Velveeta Lite Cheese (add in chunks to melt better) - STRETCHER SUBSTITUTE - I only use 1/2 pkg of Mac & Cheese when I make the Kraft kind for my kids and save the rest - I put in the other 1/2 pkg here and saved $5-8 on cheese!!! (and got the Mac & cheese for 33 cents- so tops - this cost about $.10)
10 oz pkg Broccoli or 2 1/2 cups from GARDEN!

Simmer ingredients from vegetables to water together until veggies are tender.

In a smaller pan, make a white sauce by blending oil & flour together, add milk and heat to boiling, then add bouillion, mustard, pepper & cheese. Once smooth, add to veggies. Add broccoli and cook 5 more minutes. Serve with bread & salad.

TOTAL COST: $2.80 (and makes 2 meals) = so for 1 meal = $1.40

Menu Plan

It's been a while since I've had a menu plan - sorry - life is C-C-Crazy!

Monday, September 27th
Breakfast: Yogurt & Granola ($1)
Snack: Leftover muffins ($.25)
Lunch: Applebees to celebrate ($25 gift card) = $7 for 4 after tip, etc.
Dinner: Hawaiian Haystacks with seaweed - DELICIOUS! $2

Tuesday, September 28th
Breakfast: Waffles, Bananas & Strawberries ($1) I love my garden for strawberries!
Snacks: Bananas/Pretzels ($.25)
Lunch: PB&J, Garden Beans, Bottled Pears ($1)
Dinner: Broccoli-Veggie Soup (again much from the garden) & Zucchini Pizza ($2)

Wednesday, September 29th
Breakfast: Cereal $1.50
Snack: Pears/Muffins (leftovers) ($.15)
Lunch: Cheese Sandwiches (school=PB&J), Beans, & Applesauce = $.50
Snack: Popcorn ($.10)
Dinner: Cafe Rio ($2)

Thursday, September 30th
Breakfast: Oatmeal & Raisins ($.35) (oatmeal is 2 cents per serving for my 50 lb bag at Macey's that I bought last week - that's quite the deal, I'd say!)
Snack: Pretzels ($.25)
Lunch: Tuna Fish, Garden Carrots, Peaches ($.50)
Snack: Jello Jigglers ($1)
Dinner: White Chicken Chili leftovers ($2)

Friday, OCTOBER 1st
Breakfast: Smoothies & Muffins ($1.50)
Snack: Jello leftovers
Lunch: PB&J, Carrots, Applesauce ($.50)
Snack: Pudding or Muffins ($.50)
Dinner: Pizza & Salad ($2.50)

Saturday, October 2nd - LDS General Conference at MTN Standard Time 10am-Noon, 2pm-4pm - can be viewed online at http://lds.org/broadcast/gc/1,5161,9199,00.html
Breakfast: Pancakes & Eggs ($1.50)
Snack: Popcorn, 7-layer dip, & cookies
Lunch: Tomato Sandwiches, Peaches ($1)
Dinner: Hamburgers, etc. ($5)

Sunday, October 3rd - LDS General Conference at MTN Standard Time 10am-Noon, 2pm-4pm - can be viewed online at http://lds.org/broadcast/gc/1,5161,9199,00.html
Breakfast: Ebleskievers ($1)
Snacks: Leftovers from yesterday
Lunch: Quesadillas & Fruit ($2)
Dinner: BBQ Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, Beans, Jello Salad ($5)
Dessert: Apple Something ($1)

TOTAL COST = $45 (with a meal out and 2 get-togethers!)

Walgreen's Savings Plan

ThermaCare Heat Wrap Single Neck, Shoulder or Wrist $2.49
-$1.50 RR
-$1/1 printable
=FREE

Tilex (32 oz) $3.00 (2/$5)
-$2.00 RR wyb 2
-$1/1 printable
=$1.00 each or $.50 each if it is 2/$5

Buy two Clorox Wipes $2.50
Use two $1.00/1 – Clorox Disinfecting Wipes – (facebook.com)
Pay: $3.00, Receive $4.00 Register RewardsFinal Price: $1.00 Money-Maker!

Quaker Quick Oats (18 oz) $1.50
-$1/1 RP 8/29 or RP 9/12
=$.50 each

Campbell's Cream of Chicken or Mushroom Soup (10.75 oz) $.79 w/ in-ad coupon (Limit 3) $1.50/3 printable
=$.29 each (This is a better deal at Smiths - 2 for $1 PLUS Q = 17 cents each)

Reach Floss (55 yds) or Toothbrush (1 ct) $.99 w/ in-ad coupon (Limit 3)
-$1/1 RP 3/7 or RP 5/16 or printable
=FREE

Ajax Cleanser (14 oz) $.50 w/ in-ad coupon (Limit 4)
-$.50/1 or $1/2 SS 5/23 or SS 8/15
=FREE

Gain Dish Liquid (11 oz) $.89 w/ in-ad coupon (Limit 3)
-$1/1 PG 8/29 (adjusted down)
=FREE

$10 off $40 orders (Includes Contacts), max 3 uses per account, valid 9/26 – 10/240% off calendars, use code: YOURYEAR, valid 9/26 – 10/2
12¢ prints (orders of 25+) use code: SOME, valid 9/26 – 10/2
11¢ prints (orders of 50+) use code: MORE, valid 9/26 – 10/2
10¢ prints (orders of 75+) use code LOTS, valid 9/26 – 10/2

Emergen-C Vitamin C supplement 10-pk $3.49
get back a $3.49 Register Reward
Final Price: FREE

Hyland’s Cough & Cold 4 Kids $4.99
get back a $4.99 Register Reward
use the $1.50 printable HERE – comes via email final price
Free With $1.50 profit

Vicks Sinex nasal spray $6
get back a $2 Register Reward after you pay
use the $4 coupon from 9/26 PG
Final Price FREE

Oral B Vitality power toothbrush $23.99
get back a $5 Register Reward after you pay
use the $10 from 9/26 PG
Final Price: $8.99!

Mr Clean Magic Eraser 2-pk $2.24
use the B1G1 free from 8/29 PG – exp 9/30
Final Price: $1.12 each wyb two (then if you buy $10 worth - get $2 back - so $.79 each)

Swiffer Sweeper Starter Kit $10.49
use the $1 from 8/29 PG – exp 9/30
FREE refill wyb starter coupon from 9/26 PG
Final Price: $9.49 for starter and refill! (then if you buy $10 worth - get $2 back - so $7.49)

Febreze Home Collections candle 6-oz $7.49
use the $2 from 8/29 PG – exp 9/30
FREE Febreze Set & Refresh wyb candle
Final Price: both for $5.49 (then if you buy $10 worth - get $2 back - so $3.49 for both)

Stride Shift gum $.99 (with insert coupon)
use the instore ad coupon
also use the B1G1 free from 5/16 Smart Source
Final Price: $.50 each

Blue Diamond Almonds 6-oz $1.99 (with insert coupon)
use the instore ad coupon
also use the $1 from 8/22 Smart Source – Oven Roasted
Final Price: $.99

Dawn dish liquid 10.3 oz $.99 (with insert coupon)
use the instore ad coupon
also use the $.25 from 9/26 PG
Final Price: $.74

Puffs facial tissue $.99 (with insert coupon)
use the instore ad coupon
also use the $.25/3 from 9/26 PG insert
Final Price: $.91 each wyb three

Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap refill 56-oz $7.99, B1G1 free
use the $.35 from 9/19 Red Plum, use two
Final Price: 2/$7.29 or $3.65 each

Halls or Halls Refresh cough drops $1
use the $.75 from September ALL YOU magazine – Refresh
or the $2/3 from 8/8 Smart Source – any
Final Price: $.25-$.33 each

Buy 2 Clorox Toilet Bowl cleaners or Pine-Sol products 2/$5
-$1/2 coupon from the 8/22 SS
- $2 RR
=FREE!

Buy 2 Pantene Restore Beautiful Lengths $4
One Sale Buy One, Get One Free
Buy 2, Receive a $2.00 Register Reward
$2.00/1 Pantene Restore Beautiful Lengths product, any excluding trial size from PG 8/29
Pay $1.00 each, Receive a $2 Register Reward
Final price: FREE

Great Filler Items:
Halloween Plastic Tumblers or Gift Sacks 8/$1 (with insert coupon)
Halloween Activity Pads 3/$1 (with insert coupon)

Buy $20 worth of Wet ‘n Wild Cosmetics
On sale for 50% off this week = $10
Use the $5 off $10 coupon found in the September All You mag.
Final cost only $5 for $20 worth of cosmetics!

Thanks Hip2Save & $40 A Week 4 Food & A Thrifty Mom & Cuckoo For Coupon Deals & Krazy Coupon Lady

Rite Aid Happiness

I went to Rite Aid this week (9/26-10/2) and was in desparate need of diapers. This was one of the best deals I could muster (about 14 cents/diaper). Here's the scoop:

1 big pack #3 Huggies Diapers = $19.99 for 96 diapers
$1/1 RA Q for Huggies Diapers from AdPerk Video Values (VV)
$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers from a Huggies mailer
$4/$20 RA Q from VV
(I did buy 1 other 50 cent item to top over the $20 mark)

BUT to really maximize on the above deal, I completed this transaction first!!!

6 50 oz. bottles of Tide at $5.99 each (instead of $9.49)
6 $1.50 Tide Q's from 8/22 SS
$5/$25 RA Q from VV
After $10 Wellness Up Rewards = $1.99 each

Total above purchase = $23.72 PLUS a $10 Wellness+ Up Reward

So my total OOP for the 2 transactions (because I used my $10 right away and saved that as well) = $28.55
Before Q's etc. = $82.85
Total Savings = $54.30 or 66%


Ahh! Another breath of fresh air that I am doing my duty. I can't wait to smell my laundry when I can use TIDE instead of a generic brand that doesn't do much good. I love coupons!

Lunchtime Tip

Have I mentioned my lunchtime savings tip? My husband is great about eating leftovers, which is happy for me. I have learned to always cook extra. If there is WAY too much, we have another meal. If there is just 1-2 servings leftover, we put it in the tupperware and place it in our "leftover" drawer in our fridge and send it to work with the huz the next day. We figure that it saves us oodles of money. Think about it - I don't have to even buy the frozen meals to cook at work. I pay the $2-5 per meal for my family and feed my family the night before and my husband for 1-2 lunches. He saves the money he would have spent going out to lunch and we are all happy. Here's a calculation breakdown.

Cost of Lunches

Leftovers: ranges from $.25-$2 for a lunch (the $2 would be if we had STEAK, which is very rare) - and I can be sure to get some veggies and healthy foods instead of prepared, greasy foods - Average cost: $.68/day

Frozen Meals: Cost for 1 pot pie or burrito is about $.50 - my huz would eat at least 2, plus need some sort of treat, veggie, and possibly a fruit = >$2 - Average Cost = $1.50

Eating Out: Cheapest is about $5, usually closer to $7-8 - Average Cost = $5 (I make him be cheap)


FOR A WEEK:
Leftovers = $3.40; Frozen Meals = $7.50; Eating Out CHEAPLY = $25

FOR A MONTH:
Leftovers = $13.60; Frozen Meals = $30; Eating Out CHEAPLY = $100

FOR A YEAR:
Leftovers = $176.80; Frozen Meals = $390; Eating Out CHEAPLY = $1300 (a mortgage payment!)

SAVINGS:
Leftovers instead of Eating Out for 1 year for 1 person (double if you have 2 working full-time)= $1,123.20 (or nearly 1 month's mortgage)
Leftovers instead of Frozen Meals for 1 year (double if you have 2 working full-time)= $213.20 (or nearly 1 car payment or piano lessons for 1 child for a few months?)

Frozen Meals instead of Eating Out for 1 year (double if you have 2 working full-time)= $910 (still a hefty portion of a mortgage payment)

Anyway you look at it, taking a lunch vs. buying lunch is hugely economical. With using this money to make an extra payment on your home each year, you could pay off your home 8-10 years earlier than your predicted rate and save even more!

Burrito Filling

1 can enchilada sauce (or a pkg with the fixings) ($.75)
1-2 cans black beans ($.50)
1-2 cans pinto beans ($.50)
1 can corn ($.50)
1 bottle salsa (16 oz) ($1)
1 small can chopped green chilies (optional) ($.33)
1 1/2 cups minute rice (I use pre-cooked rice) ($.25)
3 Tbsp lime juice ($.30)
Fresh cilantro, chopped ($.50)

Can also add:
3 frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts - I can't tell much of a difference in taste, just cost

SERVES: about 18-20 (or 2-3 meals and lunch leftovers for my family)

INSTRUCTIONS: Put first 6 ingredients (and chicken, if desired) in crock pot. Cook on low 8-9 hours. Shred chicken with fork (if used). Add rice, lime juice and cilantro. Cook 10-15 minutes more. Place in flour tortillas and add cheese, sour cream, salsa, & guacamole, as desired.


TOTAL COST ~$6 or about $2-3 per meal (or up to $8-9 or about $3-5 per meal with chicken)

Sloppy Joes

Prep Time = 20 minutes
Serves = 5 LARGE servings or 8 smaller (but still full buns) servings

1 lb lean ground turkey ($1.75)
5-8 small hamburger buns ($.88)
1/2 cup chopped onion ($.25)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper ($.35)
1 cups tomato sauce ($1)
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar ($.01)
1 Tbsp Worchestershire sauce ($.10)
1 tsp steak seasoning blend, dry (I had to use pepper and it was fine) ($.05)
Dash of salt ($.01)

Brown beef. Add dry seasonings. Add onion, peppers, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar to the pan. Stire and cook another 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce and stir well. Reduce heat to low and cook the mixture for another 5 minutes.

Toast the buns, if desired. Fill buns with mixture and enjoy. I serve this with a salad and carrots.

TOTAL COST: $3.52

WW points - if serves 5 = 5 pts each; if serves 7-10 = 2-3 pts each


***Another stretcher pointer: I keep #10 cans of dried onion or dried peppers and when I don't have them on hand, I simply place a few Tbsp of this in a bowl with 3x the warm water and let it sit 15 minutes, then use as if it was chopped onions or peppers. It is easy, saves me money/time of going to the store, then saves me more time/money because I don't buy anything extra and I can cook during nap time! *** I love stretchers!

In reality, this cost me: <$3 because I used both vegetables dried this time.