Rimmel Mascara - Sexy curves
-free with coupon from this month's All You Magazine (available by check-out at Walmart)
3 2-pack bars of Oil of Olay Soap ($1.97 each)
-free with coupon from 4/5/09 PandG coupon insert
2 packs extra gum
- buy 1 get one free coupon from 4/5/09 coupon insert
Cheaper by the Dozen 1 and 2 (i have seen these in the $5.00 bin)
- $3.00 off DVD from Smartsource online
Aqua Juice
- Buy 1 get 1 free from Coupons.com
Showing posts with label shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shopping. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
Marsh sales 4/2/09
These are the best deals I saw at Marsh for the week of April 2 - 8
Red or Black Seedless grapes - .97/lb
Washington Red Delicious Organic Apples - .18/ea
Kraft Cheese Slices/Shredded/Bricks 1.66/ea
-Save $1.00, on one package 2% Shredded Cheese and Oscar Meyer Turkey Bacon
Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce - B1G1 free
Freshlike or Green Giant Vegetables 5/$5.00
-Coupon .60/2
Cottonelle Fresh Wipes 2/$5.00
-Coupons for .50/off (doubles)
Swanson Broth .80/ea
Suave Deoderant $1.79/ea
-3/29 Red Plum Insert (.50/one doubles)
Red or Black Seedless grapes - .97/lb
Washington Red Delicious Organic Apples - .18/ea
Kraft Cheese Slices/Shredded/Bricks 1.66/ea
-Save $1.00, on one package 2% Shredded Cheese and Oscar Meyer Turkey Bacon
Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce - B1G1 free
Freshlike or Green Giant Vegetables 5/$5.00
-Coupon .60/2
Cottonelle Fresh Wipes 2/$5.00
-Coupons for .50/off (doubles)
Swanson Broth .80/ea
Suave Deoderant $1.79/ea
-3/29 Red Plum Insert (.50/one doubles)
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Planning shopping trips
In the last several months, we have seen a significant decrease in the amount of money we spend on household items and groceries. This is due to my use of coupons and sale prices to find the best deals. Some weeks we may just buy fruits, vegetables, bread, milk and meat since our pantry is very stocked with the basics. I take out $100/week cash for all of our food, personal and household expenses, and most weeks I spend less than that!
The local groceries (Kroger and Marsh) send out their weekly ad on Wednesday. I scour it thoroughly and write down the best deals. Then I go through my coupon binder and pull out the coupons that match the sales. Recently I found Pilsbury Pizza dough (usually around $3.00/roll) for .75/roll, so I bought four!
On Thursday, I check out the emails sent to me by Coupons.com and Smartsource.com and print any coupons that will match the grocery or CVS sales. I also look at the upcoming CVS flyer to plan my Sunday CVS trip. At CVS I try to pick up at least two Sunday newspapers as well as the best weekly deals. I sometimes buy items that we need in order to get my subtotal up to be able to use the $5/$25 that I usually get from the coupon machine.
On Friday, I plan the dinner meals for the following week and check the pantry to see if we need anything for our daughter's lunch. Thankfully she does not like to buy lunch at school and we can certainly feed her for less than $2.75/meal (the current cost of school lunch!).
Thankfully, our Marsh, Kroger and CVS are at the same intersection so if we need to we can stop at all three stores while out.
The local groceries (Kroger and Marsh) send out their weekly ad on Wednesday. I scour it thoroughly and write down the best deals. Then I go through my coupon binder and pull out the coupons that match the sales. Recently I found Pilsbury Pizza dough (usually around $3.00/roll) for .75/roll, so I bought four!
On Thursday, I check out the emails sent to me by Coupons.com and Smartsource.com and print any coupons that will match the grocery or CVS sales. I also look at the upcoming CVS flyer to plan my Sunday CVS trip. At CVS I try to pick up at least two Sunday newspapers as well as the best weekly deals. I sometimes buy items that we need in order to get my subtotal up to be able to use the $5/$25 that I usually get from the coupon machine.
On Friday, I plan the dinner meals for the following week and check the pantry to see if we need anything for our daughter's lunch. Thankfully she does not like to buy lunch at school and we can certainly feed her for less than $2.75/meal (the current cost of school lunch!).
Thankfully, our Marsh, Kroger and CVS are at the same intersection so if we need to we can stop at all three stores while out.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
CVS 2/08/09
Succesful CVS shopping tips:
1. Have a plan. Look at the CVS ad ahead of time. The ads are available weeks ahead of time at http://www.iheartcvs.com
2. Shop early. I do my CVS shopping on Sunday morning, as the sale starts on Sunday and many times the really great deals are sold out.
3. Check your Sunday paper before you go. Today there were 2 coupons for Nivea lotion and lip balm, which were on sale at CVS.
4. Swipe your CVS card at the price check machine near the front of the store. It will print out coupons, usually the $4 off $20 or $5 off $25. Sometimes it prints coupons on items that you've purchased before. Today I received a coupon for a free small CVS antiseptic mouth rinse.
5. Stick to your budget. Try to spend at least but no more than the amount on your $5 off $25 coupon...or whichever one you have. Using this coupon, combined with your Extra Care Bucks from previous purchases and manufacturer's coupons, you should be able to spend under $10.00.
6. Don't buy what you can't use or pass on to others.
Today I bought:
M&Ms Bags $2/$6.00
Receive $2.00 Extra Care Bucks
Garnier Vibrant Colors Hair Color $5.99
- $3.00 coupon
Receive $2.00 Extra Care Bucks
Nivea Lotion on sale $7.99
- $1.00 coupon
Nivea Lip Balm on sale $2.99
- $1.00 coupon
Purchase $10.00 Nivea products receive $3.00 Extra Care Bucks
CVS 250 ml antiseptic mouthwas $2.59
- $2.59 coupon = Free
Total before coupons = $25.56
- $5.00 off $25 purchase
- $5.00 manufacturer's coupons
- $2.50 CVS coupon
- $10.00 Extra care bucks from last week
= $2.97 + .56 tax = $3.53
Received $7.00 extra care bucks
Total saved= $25.57 (from bottom of receipt)
1. Have a plan. Look at the CVS ad ahead of time. The ads are available weeks ahead of time at http://www.iheartcvs.com
2. Shop early. I do my CVS shopping on Sunday morning, as the sale starts on Sunday and many times the really great deals are sold out.
3. Check your Sunday paper before you go. Today there were 2 coupons for Nivea lotion and lip balm, which were on sale at CVS.
4. Swipe your CVS card at the price check machine near the front of the store. It will print out coupons, usually the $4 off $20 or $5 off $25. Sometimes it prints coupons on items that you've purchased before. Today I received a coupon for a free small CVS antiseptic mouth rinse.
5. Stick to your budget. Try to spend at least but no more than the amount on your $5 off $25 coupon...or whichever one you have. Using this coupon, combined with your Extra Care Bucks from previous purchases and manufacturer's coupons, you should be able to spend under $10.00.
6. Don't buy what you can't use or pass on to others.
Today I bought:
M&Ms Bags $2/$6.00
Receive $2.00 Extra Care Bucks
Garnier Vibrant Colors Hair Color $5.99
- $3.00 coupon
Receive $2.00 Extra Care Bucks
Nivea Lotion on sale $7.99
- $1.00 coupon
Nivea Lip Balm on sale $2.99
- $1.00 coupon
Purchase $10.00 Nivea products receive $3.00 Extra Care Bucks
CVS 250 ml antiseptic mouthwas $2.59
- $2.59 coupon = Free
Total before coupons = $25.56
- $5.00 off $25 purchase
- $5.00 manufacturer's coupons
- $2.50 CVS coupon
- $10.00 Extra care bucks from last week
= $2.97 + .56 tax = $3.53
Received $7.00 extra care bucks
Total saved= $25.57 (from bottom of receipt)
Saturday, January 17, 2009
shortcuts.com
Shortcuts.com is a website where you can add free coupons directly to your shopper's card so that you don't have to worry about clipping coupons or bringing them to the store.
Currently it appears that they work with Kroger stores including Payless, Frys and Dillons.
You log in and check the current coupons they are offering for the week. It's about 20/week. They are especially good for items such as diapers. In our shopping trip today, we bought a $10.00 pack of Huggies for a baby shower. We had a coupon for $1.50 off from the Sunday paper, a $1.50 off via shortcuts and we'll receive $1.50 in our u-promise account (college savings). Pretty sweet deal for a baby shower gift.
They only ask for zip code, gender, name and grocery card number. I haven't received any spam mailings, although they do email when new coupons are added.
Currently it appears that they work with Kroger stores including Payless, Frys and Dillons.
You log in and check the current coupons they are offering for the week. It's about 20/week. They are especially good for items such as diapers. In our shopping trip today, we bought a $10.00 pack of Huggies for a baby shower. We had a coupon for $1.50 off from the Sunday paper, a $1.50 off via shortcuts and we'll receive $1.50 in our u-promise account (college savings). Pretty sweet deal for a baby shower gift.
They only ask for zip code, gender, name and grocery card number. I haven't received any spam mailings, although they do email when new coupons are added.
weekly menu and shopping
Sat- Meatloaf and sweet potatoes
Sun - Fried chicken, salad, brocolli
Mon - Manicotti or Lasagna
Tues - Chili
Wed- Tacos
Thurs - Calzone
Friday - Out!
Lunches for Kiddo
Mon - turkey bagel
Tue - pizza rolls
Weds - tuna
Thurs - chicken nuggets
Fri - PB and J
Shopping List
Ground Beef
Sweet Potatoes
Tuna
Chicken Broth
Bagels
Redi-whip
Chocolate Syrup
Frozen Turkey Sausage
Fruit rollups
Granola Bars
Apple juice
pizza crust
Recipe starters - onions, green peppers,etc.
Red Gold Tomatoes
Huggies (for our cousin)
Sun - Fried chicken, salad, brocolli
Mon - Manicotti or Lasagna
Tues - Chili
Wed- Tacos
Thurs - Calzone
Friday - Out!
Lunches for Kiddo
Mon - turkey bagel
Tue - pizza rolls
Weds - tuna
Thurs - chicken nuggets
Fri - PB and J
Shopping List
Ground Beef
Sweet Potatoes
Tuna
Chicken Broth
Bagels
Redi-whip
Chocolate Syrup
Frozen Turkey Sausage
Fruit rollups
Granola Bars
Apple juice
pizza crust
Recipe starters - onions, green peppers,etc.
Red Gold Tomatoes
Huggies (for our cousin)
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Meal Planning and Shopping List
For the past couple of months I have been making weekly meal plans to guide us during the week. There's nothing worse than getting home from work with no or uninspired dinner plans.
Usually on Friday I plan for the following week. This is after I have looked at the weekly grocery store fliers and check out the best deals. I also look in our pantry and fridge to see what we have.
Next Week:
Dinners
Saturday- Pancit (Philippino noodle dish)
Sunday - Beef Stew
Monday - Beef and Broccoli
Tuesday - Cheesy Mac (with turkey sausage and green peas)
Wednesday - Chicken Calzones
Thursday - Vegetarian Burrito Bowls (black beans, rice, cheese, lettuce, sour cream)
Friday - Salmon Patties
Lunches (for Kiddo)
M - Bagel with turkey and cream cheese
T - PB and J
W - Tuna Sandwich
Th - Popcorn Chicken
F - Crackers and Turkey
Sides - fruit cup, apple sauce, granola bar, chips, juice box
*C and I meet up for lunch at home and usually have soup and sandwich.
Breakfast Ideas
Bagels, Bacon and eggs, yogurt, biscuit and sausage, creamed eggs on toast.
Shopping List
Rice Noodles
Beef for Stew
Beef for stir fry
Chicken Breast
Eggs
Tuna
Chips
Spinach Salad
*We have been trying to buy meat on the day we will eat it- so we may be going to the grocery several times this week. Everything else for the menu we have in the pantry.
Usually on Friday I plan for the following week. This is after I have looked at the weekly grocery store fliers and check out the best deals. I also look in our pantry and fridge to see what we have.
Next Week:
Dinners
Saturday- Pancit (Philippino noodle dish)
Sunday - Beef Stew
Monday - Beef and Broccoli
Tuesday - Cheesy Mac (with turkey sausage and green peas)
Wednesday - Chicken Calzones
Thursday - Vegetarian Burrito Bowls (black beans, rice, cheese, lettuce, sour cream)
Friday - Salmon Patties
Lunches (for Kiddo)
M - Bagel with turkey and cream cheese
T - PB and J
W - Tuna Sandwich
Th - Popcorn Chicken
F - Crackers and Turkey
Sides - fruit cup, apple sauce, granola bar, chips, juice box
*C and I meet up for lunch at home and usually have soup and sandwich.
Breakfast Ideas
Bagels, Bacon and eggs, yogurt, biscuit and sausage, creamed eggs on toast.
Shopping List
Rice Noodles
Beef for Stew
Beef for stir fry
Chicken Breast
Eggs
Tuna
Chips
Spinach Salad
*We have been trying to buy meat on the day we will eat it- so we may be going to the grocery several times this week. Everything else for the menu we have in the pantry.
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