Fry's Trip October 27th

I know it has been a long time since I posted. We are being relocated to another state for my husbands job so we have been doing a lot of eating from our stockpile and not much shopping the last month and a half. My plan was to hold off on posting until after the move so I can post my finds as I rebuild our stockpile. After a quick run to Fry's this morning for milk and stamps I just couldn't old in my excitement. Fry's is running a sale where you buy 4 granola bar type items and you save $4 which leaves them $1.57 a box. I had some coupons for the granola bars and nut clusters so I decided to grab a few while I was there.

Guess how much I paid for the items below?

Well we know it is at least $8.80 since I bought stamps...$9.03. So basically I paid .23 for everything else. I was so excited. I already have it all in boxes ready for our move (except the milk).

I may not post again for 2-3 weeks unless I find some smokin deals. Until then...have a great Halloween!!

Missing in Action

I am still here!! The last several weeks have been a little crazy and stressful around here. While I am still doing my best to find good deals, I am having a hard time finding time to post them. My husband has been offered a new position within his company which is requiring us to relocate. The next couple of months will be a little rough around here with us showing our house and preparing for our move. I will post when I can but if not I will for sure get back into it after our big move.

CVS Trip August 11th

There is a pretty good deal this week on diapers so I paired up the diaper deal with the Revlon make up deal to try to get cheap diapers. I also received a $5 off $25 coupon for taking a pharmacy quiz. While I was at CVS I found some free/cheap things on clearance. Transaction 2 Snickers Candy Bars (Reg. $.89, Sale $.50 - $1/2Q = FREE) Huggies Supreme diapers (Reg. $11.99, Sale $9 - $2Q = $7, Earn $4 ECB when you buy 2) Huggies Pull-ups (Reg. $11.99, Sale $9 - $2Q = $7, Earn $4 ECB when you buy 2) 3 Arm & Hammer Baking Soda (Reg. $.99, Clearance $.09) 3 Betty Crocker Warm Delights (Reg. $2.19, Clearance $.21 - .50Q = 3/$.13) 2 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Gold (Reg. $5.29, Clearance $.52 - $1/2Q = $.02 each) 1 Pez Dispenser (Reg. $1.50, Sale $.25) 1 Revlon Foundation (Reg. $13.99, Sale $9.99 - $1Q = $8.99, Earn $9.99 ECB) 1 Torpedo Ball (Reg. $6.99, Clearance $.41) 2 Post Shredded Wheat (Reg. $4.79, Clearance $.48 - $1/2Q = .02 MM each) I used $6.84 ECB and paid $14.07 OOP. I earned back $9.99 ECB for the make-up and $4 for the diaper deal. So basically I got all this for $6.92 plus I will submit for the Caregivers Marketplace rebate which will make this trip cost $5.42.

Jamba Juice Buy One Get One Free

Go Here to print out a coupon for a free Jamba Juice smoothie when you buy a smoothie. Offer valid until 8/9/09. These are my favorite smoothies. Yummy!!

Fry's Trip July 26th

There is nothing worse than coming home from vacation totally exhausted to find nothing to eat in your house. I got up early this morning and got my coupons together to make a quick run to the store for some milk, veggies and a few sale items. The mega sale is still running so I grabbed a few stock up items while I was there. Transaction 2 Gallons Milk (Reg. $3.49, Sale $1.37 - $1Q for buy Welch’s Jelly = 1 @ $1.37 & 1 @ .37) Daisy Sour Cream (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.99 - .50 mega sale = $1.49) Yoplait Gogurt (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.49 - .50 mega sale - .35Q quadrupled to $1 - .80 Cellfire Q = .19) Starbucks Ice Cream (Reg. $4.49, Sale $3.34 – Free Q = FREE) 2 dozen eggs (Reg. $1.69, Sale $.77) Yoplait Gogurt (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.49 - .50 mega sale - .35q quadrupled to 41 = .99) 7 Sobe Drinks (Reg. $1.59, Sale .99 - .50 mega sale – 1 buy 5 get 1 free = 1 free & 6 @.49) 2 Welch’s Jam (Reg. $2.79, Sale $1.99 - .50 mega sale – 1 .55Q doubled to $1 = 1 @ .49 & 1 @ $1.49) Sunny Delight Smoothie (Reg. $2.39, Sale 1.39 - .50 mega sale - .25Q quadrupled to $1 = .11 money maker) Kellogg’s Rice Krispies ($5.59, $2.49 - .50 mega sale – free Q = .50 money maker) Kellogg’s All Bran (Reg. $4.49, Sale $2.49 - .50 mega sale - $2Q = .01 money maker) Broccoli (Reg. $1.56) 2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese (Reg. $1.79, Sale $1.39 - .50 mega sale = .89) Roma Tomatoes (Reg. $1.16) Lettuce (Reg. $1) Corn on the Cob (Reg. $.50, Sale $.33) Bananas (Reg. $.93) Sargento Cheese (Reg. $3.69, Sale $1.89 - .50 mega sale - $1Q = .39) Carrots (Reg. $.69) 2 Bumble Bee Tuna (Reg. $1.69, Sale $1.19) Onions (Reg. $1.77) Potatoes (Reg. $2.97) 2 Vitamin Waters (Reg. $1.59, Sale $.99 - .50 mega sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50 money maker ) Might Dog Food (Reg. $.99 – free Q = FREE) I paid $24.15 and saved $55.63 which is 69%.

CVS Trip July 26th

CVS has been having select school supplies that are free after ECB’s. I make sure I grab those so I can donate them and also have stuff on hand for my own kids. I broke this weeks trip up into two transactions. I would have done better doing three transactions but I got lazy. Transaction 1 2 pkgs Pilot Pens (Reg. $2.19, Sale $.99, Earn $.99 ECB’s) 1 Caliber Sticky Notes (Reg. $1.99, Sale $.99, Earn $.99 ECB’s) 1 Stapler (Reg. $2.99, Sale $.99, Earn $.99 ECB’s) 1 Caliber Binder Clips (Reg. $1.99, Sale $.99, Earn $.99 ECB’s) I paid with $4.95 ECB so my total was zero. I earned $4.95 in ECB’s. Transaction 2 CVS Tampons (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.89, Earn $1.89 ECB’s) 2 Caliber Composition Books (Reg. $2.99, Sale $.99, Earn $.99 ECB’s) 1 Caliber Index Card Holder (Reg. $1.19, Sale $.99, Earn $.99 ECB’s) 1 Caliber Pencil Box (Reg. $1.19, Sale $.99, Earn $.99 ECB’s) 1 Caliber Binder Clips (Reg. $1.99, Sale $.99, Earn $.99 ECB’s) 7 Chapstick (Reg. $2.99, Clearance $.29) 1 Pumice Stone (Reg. $4.29, Clearance $.42) I paid $4.95 ECB’s from Transaction 1 and $5.11 OOP. I earned $6.84 ECB’s for next trip.

Fry's Trip July 15th

Fry’s is having a Mega Event where you buy 10 participating items and get $5 off. I didn’t need anything so I just went and got things I could get free or cheap. I also bought 10 Keebler Cookie products so I could submit the Kellogg’s Fuel for School rebate. I will be getting $10 back once I submit the rebate. Transaction 10 Keebler Cookies (Reg. $3.89, Sale $1.99 - .50 for mega sale - $1Q = .49 each, plus earn $10 for the rebate.) 3 Sargento cheese (Reg. $4.39, Sale $1.89 - .50 mega sale - .40Q doubled to .80 = .59) 2 Diet Cherry Dr. Pepper (Reg. $1.89, Sale $1.29 - .50 mega sale - $1/2 = .29) Simply OJ (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2.99 - .50 mega sale - .75Q doubled to $1 = $1.49) 2 Sunny Delight Smooties (Reg. $2.39, Sale $1.39 - .50 mega sale - .25Q doubled to .50 = .39) 6 La Victoria Salsas (Reg. $3.59, Sale $2 - $4/2Q = FREE) 2 Tyson Chickens (Reg. $3.94 & $4, Sale $3 & $3.050 2 Smart Water (Reg. $1.89, Sale $.99 - .50 mega sale - $1/2Q =FREE) I spent $15.30 and saved $81.53 which is 84%. After I receive the rebate I will have spent $5.30 on this trip.

CVS Trip July 12th

I love clearance! I walked into my CVS today and found the 4th of July items on 90% clearance. These will be fun to get out next year. I started out my trip with $4.96 in ECB's. I spent $3.51 OOP and ended up with $4.95 in ECB's.

Yard Sale July 11th

Growing up my mom and I would go to yard sales every weekend. It was always fun to see what kind of cool things we could find for super cheap. I have recently started taking an hour out of my Saturday to hit up a few yard sales. It is funny the things I find that I didn't even know I was looking for. I spent $5.10 on this stuff. My 3 year old loves it when I get home because I always bring him something fun to play with.

Fry's & Safeway Trip July 10th

I am trying to get rid of some of the things in our pantry so instead of a normal grocery trip, I just bought a few things that we were running low of in the stockpile. Some how I threw my receipts away before typing this up so I am just going to give the amounts.

At Safeway I just bought chicken and bacon. I spent $25.69 and saved $36.57 which is 59%. My son wanted to be in the picture with the groceries from Fry's. Not pictured is a case of Powerade and two bags of Iam's dog food. I spent $67.39 and saved $39.41 which is only 37%.

Long John Silver's: Free Baja Fish Taco Day

Go to Long John Silver's on Tuesday July 14th from open - 2:30 PM and get a free Baja Fish Taco. More details here.

Wienerschnitzel: Free chili dogs or cones

Get a free chili dog or small cone on Tuesday July 14th between 5-8PM. Go here to find the closest store to you.

Cheaper By Degrees at Macayo's

Cheaper by Degrees is back at Macayo's. The hotter it gets...the more they take off! Receive last weeks hottest temperature off your meal. So if the highest temperature was 104 degrees then you get $1.04 off your meal. You can also sign up for a loyalty card. This is in Arizona only. See more details here.

Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A

July 10, 2009 is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A. If you dress from head to toe you will receive a free combo meal. If you are partially dressed then you will receive a free entree. Go here for more information.

Free BBQ Bacon Cheddar RoastBurger at Arby's

Go here to print a coupon for a free Arby's BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roastburger when you purchase a soft drink. The coupon is good until July 12, 2009.

7/11 is free Slurpee day at 7-Eleven

This Saturday, 7/11, is free Slurpee day. 7-Eleven stores will be giving away 7.11 ounce Slurpees. You may want to call ahead to see if your store is participating.

Coupon for Free Starbucks Ice Cream

Go here to request a coupon for a free pint of ice cream for you or a friend. They are giving away 800 coupons for free ice cream every hour on the hour. You need to be a member of Facebook to have access to the coupon. This offer is good until July 19th.

Free Mocha Mondays at McDonalds

McDonald's McCafe is offering free samples of their hot and iced mochas every Monday until August 3rd. Stop by on Mondays between 7 AM and 7 PM. No coupons necessary. Go here for more details.

CVS Trip July 5th

It has been awhile since I updated my blog. I have felt super lazy and bored with it. I am hoping to get back on track and maybe even add some extra features. I will see how I feel over the next couple of weeks. Anyway, I went to CVS this morning to pick up some cereal that is on sale and they were out. Instead of the cereal, I came home with a bunch of 90% clearance items. Transaction 2 Dawn Dish Soap (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1 .25 Q = 2 $1.75, Earn $1 ECB) 2 Graduation stuffed Dogs (Reg. $2.99, Clearance $.30) 3 Moon Pie (Reg. $2.50, Clearance $.25) CVS Panty Shields (Reg. $.99, Sale .89, Earn .99 ECB) 2 Pencils (Reg. $.99, Earn .99 ECB) Pencil Sharpener (Reg. $.99, Earn .99 ECB) CVS cups (Reg. $2.79, Clearance $.28) Nail File (Reg. $1.99, Clearance $.20) Plates (Reg. $2.99, Clearance $.29) Hanes Socks (Reg. $5.99, Clearance $.60) 5 Hershey Bars (Reg. $.50, Clearance $.05) Jelly Belly Jelly Beans (Reg. $2.59, Clearance $.26) Lifesaver Jelly Beans (Reg. $2.79, Clearance $.28) I used $6.50 ECB and $2.77 OOP. I earned back $4.96 ECB.

Safeway Trip July 4th

There were a couple of items at Safeway that were a good deal this week. I made a quick trip and stuck to my list 100%. Woohoo! That is rare for me. Transaction Frosting (Reg. $2.19 - .50 ecoupon - .50Q doubled to $1 = .69) 4 Wheat Thins (Reg. $3.69, Sale $1.69 - $3/4Q = .94 each) Best Foods Mayo (Reg. $4.35, Sale $3.89 - $1.90 Safeway Q - .60Q doubled to $1 - .99) Mission Tortillas (Reg. $2.79, Sale $2.49 - .55Q doubled to $1 = $1.49) Ground Turkey (Reg. $5.49 - $5Q = .49) 4 Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs (Reg. $3.99, Sale $.99 - $1/2Q = .49 each) Pork Ribs (Reg. $17.73, Sale $5.34) Cherries (Reg. $15.17, Sale $2.15) Corn (Reg. $2.07, Sale $1.20) I spent $18.07 and saved $62.44 which is 78%.

Fry's Trip July 3rd

My spending this past month has been horrible. Probably part of the reason I haven’t been posting. I have felt pretty lazy and not that inspired to go after the good deals. This isn’t the best shopping trip but I will post it anyway. Maybe it will force me to work a little harder at staying within my budget. Transaction Huggies Pull Ups (Reg. $11.99, Sale $9.77 - $2Q - $2 short cuts Q = $5.77) Kroger OJ (Reg. $4.68, Sale $2.99 - .65Q = $2.34) Shepherds Bread (Reg. $2.99, Clearance $1.29) Ragu Sauce (Reg. $1.65, Sale $1.59 - .60Q doubled to $1 = .59) Goldfish Crackers (Reg. $2.00, Sale $.99) Fruit Cocktail (Reg. $1.49) 7 Donuts (Reg. $.59 each) Spaghetti (Reg. $1.29, Sale $1) Otter Pops (Reg. $6.49, Sale $3.99) Oscar Meyer Beef Franks (Reg. $4.99, Sale $2.49 – free Q = FREE) Campbells Cream Soup (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1.39) Orville Redenbacher Popcorn (Reg. $3.49, Sale $1.99 - $1Q = .99) Digiorno Flatbread (Reg. $3.79, Sale $2.99 – free Q = FREE) Kraft BBQ Sauce (Reg. $1.49, Sale $.99- .75Q doubled to .99 = FREE) 3 Fry’s Tomato Sauce (Reg. $49, Sale 3/$1) 2 cans Mushrooms (Reg. $.56) Mighty Dog Food (Reg. $.99 – free Q = Free) Purex (Reg. $4.19, Sale $2.29 - .35Q tripled to $1 = $1.29) Fry’s Cream Corn (Reg. $.99, Sale $.77) 4 cases Soda (Reg. $5.29, Sale $1.99 - $2/3 = $1.49 each) 6 Brownie Mixes (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.99 - $1/2Q - .75 cellfire Q - .75 shortcuts Q = 6/$7.44) 3 Bananas (Reg. $.81) 1 Orange (Reg. $.75) 10 pkgs sliced Kroger Cheese (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.29) Oscar Meyer Lite Beef Hot Dogs (Reg. $4.49, Sale $2.49 - $1Q = $1.49) 2 Gala Apples (Reg. $.90) Fry’s is currently running a mix and match promotion. Buy 10 participating items get $3 off your order. I did two promotions so got $6 off my order. I spend $53.42 and saved $85.26 which is 61%.

Kohl's Trip July 2nd

I found a $10 off $20 purchase coupon on the front of my newspaper so decided to go check out the store. I haven’t been there much but heard they had good clearance deals. Boy am I glad I went. I could have spent some serious money in there. They had so many cute boy items on clearance. I refrained and just got a few things. Transaction Women’s shirt (Reg. $16.00, Sale $6.99) Boy’s Nike Shorts (Reg. $30.00, Clearance $3.00) 2 Toddler Shorts (Reg. $12.00, Clearance $3.60) 2 Toddler Shirts (Reg. $12.00, Clearance $2.40) The total with tax came to $22.99. After my coupon I paid $12.99 and saved $82.01.

I went to a few yard sales today. I got all this at two yard sales and only spent $6.25. Two of the things (Match Box airplane and a Diego coloring book) are still in their original packaging and will be used as Christmas gifts. The wrapping paper is also brand new.

Fry's Trip June 5th

I didn’t do much shopping last week so this week I did a big shop. Not so much a lot of items but a lot more then I normally spend. I went to both Fry’s and Safeway. I found a bunch of new recipes I wanted to try and was missing items for all so had to buy several items that were not on sale. I seem to have a lot less time now that I have two kids so I am just going to jot down the best deals from now on. Transaction Seattle’s Best Coffee (Reg. $8.99, Sale $5.99 - $1.50Q = $4.49) Knorr Pasta (Reg. $1.79, Sale $.88 - .75 cell fire - .75/2 doubled to $1/2 = .01/2) Thomas English Muffins (Reg. $3.89, Sale $2 - $1Q = $1) I spent $85.32 and saved $77.87 which is only 48%. I had to buy dog food (not pictured) so that always throws my savings off.

Safeway Trip June 5th

Safeway is running another Mix & Match sale where you buy 10 participating items and they take $5 off your bill. There were a few things we eat included in the sale so I decided to check out the sale. Not only that, but raspberries are on sale for $.88 a carton. That is a great deal. I got there and they were completely out. When I went to check out I asked about them and they brought me up some that had just arrived on the truck. I am now in the process of freezing a bunch of raspberries. Yummy!! Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal (Reg. $3.49, Sale $2 - .50 M&M sale - .75Q doubled to $1 = .50) 2 Ken’s salad dressing (Reg. $3.69, Sale $2.19 - .50 M&M Sale - $1Q = .69) 3 Jello Pudding (Reg. $1.85, Sale $1 - .50 M&M sale - $1/3Q = .50/3) 2 Peter Pan Peanut Butter (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2.49 - .50 M&M sale - $1Q = .99) 2 Tropicana OJ (Reg. $4.59, Sale $1.99 - $1.25/2Q = $2.74) Lucerne Butter (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1.49) 2 pkgs Steak (Reg. $28.46 & $27.61, Sale $6.89 & $6.68) Yellow and Orange Pepper (Reg. $1.99, Sale .50) 2 Athenos Feta (Reg. $3.99, Sale 2/$4 - .50Q doubled to $1 = 2/$3) 10 Raspberries (Reg. $3.99, Sale $.88) I spent $44.81 and saved $116.44 which is 72%.

Safeway Trip May 15th

I had the $5 CRT from last trip I needed to use so I tried to keep my cost as close to $5 as I could. There wasn’t much on sale and we are really stocked up so I just picked up a couple of items. Transaction 2 Doritos chips (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1.77) Mentos candy (Reg. $.79, Sale $.50 –these were a filler so I could get to $10 and get the strawberries) Hefty Bags (Reg. $4.19, Sale $2.49 - .50 Safeway @ - .55Q doubled to $1 = .99) Blackberries (Reg. $3.99, Sale .99) Strawberries (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.50 – Free coupon = FREE) I used the $5 CRT. When she rang up my free strawberry coupon she gave me the regular price of $3.99. We didn’t realize it until the transaction was done so she said don’t worry about it. I paid 0 out of pocket and she actually paid me .32 to take my groceries home. The receipt says that is a savings of 102%. That is a first for me. Woohoo!!!

Fry's Trip May 15th

Looks like a slow shopping week at Fry’s. There isn’t much I needed and not much on sale so I just stopped by to get a few things. It was one of the quickest shopping trips I have had in a long time. Transaction 2 C&H Brown Sugar (Reg. $2.69 - .55/2Q doubled to $1/2 = $2.19 each) Fry’s Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $1.89) Electrasol Tabs (Reg. $5.69, Sale $2.99 - $2.50Q = $.49) 5 Kroger hash browns/fries (Reg. $2.69, Sale $.98) Fry’s Eggs (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.19 – Free coupon = FREE) 3 Hunt’s Ketchup (Reg. $2.19, Sale $.98 - $1/2Q & .20Q doubled to .40 = 2@ .48 & 1@ .58) Kraft Dressing (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.69 - $1.50Q = .19) 2 Bar-S Turkey dogs (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.19 - $1/2 = .69 each) I ended up spending $14.77 and saving $29.07 which was 66%.

Target Trip May 9th

Target had a couple of great deals this week so I stopped by to see what I could find. We also needed coffee and a couple sodas to take with us to our picnic lunch. Transaction Dunkin Donuts Coffee (Reg. $7.49 - $1.50Q = $5.99) 2 Sodas (Reg. $1.39) Dog Treats ($.99) 2 Glade Candles (Sale $5.99- $4Q = $1.99, Earn $5 Target gift card when you buy 2) 4 Fiber One Toaster Pastries (Sale $1.79 - .50Q = $1.29, Earn $5 gift card when you buy 4) I spent $19.56 and earned $10 in Target gift cards to use later.

Yard Sale May 9th

I got up this morning and went to a couple of yard sales. I found a great one that had something the boys would love. Well actually that Trevor would love. I got this train for $10!! It was actually meant for Cole but I knew Trevor wouldn't stay off of it. He was so excited as soon as I walked in the door with one of the tracks.

I also got 2 baskets and a long sleeved shirt for .50 each. I had a great time and hope to get out to yard sales more often.

Safeway Trip May 8th

Safeway is having a couple sales going on right now. One is a juice promotion. Buy 5 participating juices get $5 off. With coupons that can make these .49 each. The other promotion is for ice cream. Buy 4 participating ice cream products and get a $5 CRT to use on your next trip. Transaction 2 Mott’s Apple Juice (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2.49, $1.49 after deal) Ocean Spray ruby Pomegranate (Reg. $4.29, Sale $2.99 - .55Q doubled to $1 – deal = .99) 2 Ocean Spray Cran Pomegranate (Reg. $4.29, Sale $2.99 - .55Q doubled to $1 – deal = .99) 4 V8 VFusion (Reg. $4.49, Sale $3.49 - $2Q – deal = .49) Capri Sun Sunrise (Reg. $3.29, Sale 2.49 - $1Q – deal = .49) 2 Betty Crocker Muffin Mix (Reg. $3.35, Sale $2 - .40Q doubled to .80 = $1.20) Bisquick (Reg. $4.19, Sale $3.49 - .60Q doubled to $1 = $2.49) Kraft Mayo (Reg. $4.29, Sale $2.50 - $1Q = $1.50) 5 Duncan Hines Brownie/Cake Mixes (Reg. $2.29, Sale B2G3F - .60/2Q doubled to $1/2 = $3.58/5) Safeway 18 ct Eggs (Reg. $2.39, Sale $2.29 - .80 Safeway Q = $1.49) 2 Drumstick/Eskimo Pie Ice Cream (Reg. $3.99, Sale $3 - $1/2Q = $2.50) 2 Haagan Daaz Ice Cream (Reg. $3.99, Sale $3.50 - $1/2Q = $3) 9 Corn On the Cob (Reg. $6.21, Sale $1.13) Grapes (Reg. $2.90, Sale $2.42) Strawberries (Reg. $3.99 – free coupon = FREE) I used my $10 CRT from the Living Well, Feeling Great promotion and paid $25.71 OOP and saved $72.28 which is 69%. I also earned a $5 CRT for my next shopping trip.

Fry's Trip May 8th

There wasn’t much on sale this week at Fry’s. I really need chicken which is on sale Buy One Get One Free but when I got to the store they were out. So I will be making a second trip to pick some up. Transaction 2 Fry’s Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $1.47) 2 Blue Bonnet Margarine (Reg. $1.49, Sale $.99) Daisy Cottage Cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.99 - .50Q doubled to $1 = .99) Yoplait Yogurt (Clearance $1.59 - .50Q doubled to $1 = .59) Danimal Yogurt Drink (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.99 - .55Q = $2.44) Vitamin water (Reg. $1.59, Sale $1 - $1Q = FREE) 2 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes (Reg. $5.19, Sale $1.97 - $1.50Q = .47) Bakery Coney Rolls (Managers Special $.99) Halls Cough Drops (Reg. $1.99 – free coupon = FREE) 3 Kroger Sugar Sprinkles (Clearance $.10) 2 Daisy Sour Cream (Reg. $1.89, Sale $1.25 - .50Q doubled to $1 = .25) I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Sticks (Reg. $2.89, Sale $2.50 - $1Q = $1.50) Daisy Sour Cream (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1.99 - .50Q doubled to $1 = .99) 4 Bumble Bee Tuna (Reg. $1.69, Sale $.89) French Baguette (Reg. $1.50, Sale $1 - .50Q doubled to $1 = FREE) Corn Skewers (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.59) Onions (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.77) Dole Salad (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1 - $1Q = FREE) Potatoes (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.67) Kroger Carrots (Reg. $1.69, Sale $1) Granny Smith Apples (Reg. $1.72, Sale $1.33) Lettuce (Reg. $1.29, Sale $1) Roma Tomatoes (Reg. $1.28, Sale $.86) Broccoli Crowns (Reg. $3.72, Sale $2.84) I got .25 off for bringing my own bags. I paid $30.72 and saved $41.38 which is 57%.

Safeway Trip May 1st

Safeway is still running the Living Well, Feeling Great promotion where you spend $30 on participating items and earn a $10 CRT to use on your next visit. After wandering around the store for awhile I found my $30 worth of items. I didn’t do as well as I hoped but bought stuff we need or use on a regular basis. Transaction 2 Doritos/Cheetos (Reg. $3.79, Sale $3) 2 Snuggle Fabric Softener (Reg. $5.29, Sale $3.99 - $1 = $2.99) Snuggle Dryer Sheets (Reg. $5.29, Sale $3.99 - $1 = $2.99) 3 Freezer Bags (Reg. $5.39, Sale $3.49 - $1/2 Q & .40 doubled to .80 = 2 @ $2.99 & 1 @ $2.69) Healthy Ones Lunch Meat (Reg. $3.99, Sale $3.50 - .75Q doubled to $1 = $2.50) Pork Chops (Reg. $18.08, Sale $4.85 – NOT part of deal) 3 ears of corn (Reg. $2.07, Sale $1.50 – NOT part of deal) I used the $10 CRT from my last deal and earned another one for this deal. I spent $24.30 and saved $41.27 which is 65%.

Fry's Trip May 1st

There wasn’t much I needed this week so I stopped by Fry’s to stock up on some Ortega products. Transaction 2 Welch’s Aqua Juice (Reg. $3.99 – B1G1 Q - $1.50Q = $2.49/2) Las Palamas enchilada Sauce (Reg. $2.89 - .50Q doubled to $1 = $1.89) Ortega Sauce (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1.80 - .75/2Q doubled to $1 = $1.80-other .50 posted on other Ortega item) Ortega Seasoning (Reg. $2.39 - .75/2Q doubled to $1 = $1.89 – other .50 posted on other Ortega item) 2 Ortega Salsa (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2 - .75/2 Q doubled to $1/2 = $1.50 each) Fry’s Tortilla chips (Reg. $1.59, Sale $1) 2 Mission Tortillas (Reg. $2.59, Sale $.99) Fry’s Instant Rice (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.69) 2 Fry’s dozen Eggs (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.50) Mahatma Rice (Reg. 2.79 - .50Q doubled to $1 = $1.79) Kroger Syrup (Reg. $2.89, Sale $2.19) 4 Farmland Sausage (Reg. $3.49, Sale 4/$5) Kroger Parm cheese (Reg. $2.79) Kroger chocolate Syrup (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.49) Kroger Bread Crumbs (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.69) Kroger Strawberry Syrup (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.49) Ortega Jalapenos (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1 - .75/2Q doubled to $1/2 = .50- other .50 on other Ortega item) Ortega Salsa (Reg. $2.79, Sale $1.87 - .75/2Q doubled to $1/2 = $1.37 –other .50 posted on other Ortega item) Banana (Reg. $.32, Sale $.27) Fruit Roll Up (Reg. $.50) Yoplait Yogurt (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.39 - .35Q doubled to .70 = $1.69) Strawberries (Reg. $3.99, Sale $.97 - .35Q = $.62) I spent $40.92 and saved $36.22 which is 46%. Not nearly as good as I would have liked but I guess you can’t win them all.

Baking Day-Strawberries

Strawberries were on sale this week so I got a couple of containers and tried some new recipes. Both were pretty tasty although I didn't like the Strawberry Butter that was listed with the muffins. It never set up right so was a weird consistancy.

Strawberry Coffee Cake Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 1/2-2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Topping

1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Few grates of fresh nutmeg 1/4 + 1 Tablespoon cup cold butter 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir to mix. 2. In a second bowl, add the egg, milk and butter; stir to mix; add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. 3. Pour mixture into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. 4. Place strawberries evenly over the top of batter.

To make the topping:

1. Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon & nutmeg in a bowl. 2. With a pastry blender, cut in the butter until consistency of coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. 3. Sprinkle mixture evenly over the strawberries. 4. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean.

Strawberry Sweetheart Streusel Muffins Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped and tossed lightly in 2 tablespoons flour

Streusel

1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Strawberry Butter

1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries 1/4 cup finely chopped toasted pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Grease bottom and sides of 18 cup muffin tin/s 3. Mix together ingredients for streusel and set aside. 4. Mix together for the muffins the flour, sugar, and baking powder. 5. Separately, mix together the milk, melted butter, beaten eggs and vanilla. 6. Gently mix the wet ingredients into the flour mixture. 7. Fold in lightly floured chopped strawberries. 8. Pour mixture into prepared muffin tins and top with streusel mixture. 9. Bake at 375F for 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. 10. Allow muffins to cool for 10 minutes before trying to remove them from the pan (or they will stick). 11. Finish cooling muffins on a wire rack. 12. To make strawberry butter, mix together thoroughly the soft butter and powdered sugar. Fold in the strawberries and toasted pecans. Chill until needed and soften before serving on split muffins

Safeway Trip April 26th

Safeway is running a Living Well, Feeling Great promotion. You buy $30 in participating products in a single transaction and get a $10 off coupon good on your next purchase. The $30 is before coupons so you can turn this into a really good deal. Transaction 5 Bertolli Pasta Sauce (Reg. $2.89, Sale $2 - $1Q = $1) No Yolks Noodles (Reg $1.79, Sale $1.50 - .75Q doubled to $1 = .50) 2 Capri Sun Sunrise (Reg. $2.50, Sale $1.99 - $1Q = .99) 2 Dreamfield Pasta (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2.50 - $1Q = $1.50) 2 All Laundry Detergent (Reg. $7.29, Sale $4.49 - .45Q doubled to .90 = $3.59) 2 Lysol Cleaners (Reg. $3.79, Sale $2) Asparagus (Reg. $7.86, Sale $1.95 – not part of deal) I was able to use a $6/30 Q from Fresh and Easy which helped my total. I spent $18.55 and earned the $10 coupon for my next trip. $8.55 isn’t bad for all that stuff.

Fry's Trip April 26th

Fry’s has milk and strawberries on sale really cheap today so I went to stock up for the week. I also picked up a couple other sale items. Transaction 2 Bunny Vehicle (Reg. $2.00, Clearance $.20) 2 Jelly Beans (Reg. $2.30, Sale $.23) 2 Strawberries (Reg. $3.99, Sale $.77) 2 Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $.99) 2 Vitamins (Reg. $7.49, Sale $4.49 - $1Q = $3.49) 6 Cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.00) I spent $18.04 and saved $33.38 which was 65%.

Walgreens Trip April 26th

The items I bought at Walgreens earned Register Rewards. I broke it up into three transactions so I could use the RR on the next transaction. On my third transaction she wouldn’t let me use the previous one because it was over the total spent so I had to pay more OOP. I spent more then I wanted to but have several RR for future use. Transaction 1 Nivea Body Wash (Sale $4.99 - $1Q = $3.99, Earn $5 RR) Ecotrin (Sale $2 - $2Q = Free, Earn $2 RR) I spent $4.57 OOP and earned $7 RR. Transaction 2 Rembrant Toothpaste (Sale $5.99, Earn $6 RR) I used the $5 RR from previous purchase and paid $1.49 OOP. I earned $6 ECB. Transaction 3 Nivea Body Wash (Sale $4.99 - $1Q = $3.99, Earn $5 RR) Ecotrin (Sale $2 - $2Q = Free, Earn $2 RR) I again spent $4.57 OOP and earned $7 in RR.

CVS Trip April 26th

2 Easter Coloring Books (Reg. $.99, Sale $.25) Bendy Bunny (Reg. $1.99, Sale $.49) Bunny Shooter (Reg. $2.50, Sale $.63) Dizzy Bunny (Reg. $1.99, Sale $.49) Coloring Bunny (Reg. $3.99, Sale $.99) Pop & Catch (Reg. $2.50, Sale $.63) Wind up Construction (Reg. $2.50, Sale $.63) Lifesaver Jelly Beans (Reg. $2.79, Sale $.69) 2 Palm Bunnies (Reg. $2.99, Sale $.75) Vinyl Table Cloth (Reg. $4.99, Sale $1.25) Garnier Fructis Conditioner (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.99 - $1Q = $1.99, Earn $2 ECB) I paid with $6.88 ECB’s and $3.18 OOP. I earned $2 ECB. This is a lot more then I would normally spend but I got the rest of the stuff I wanted for the boy’s Easter Baskets next year.

Fry's & Walmart Trips April 22nd

I realized I took pictures of my shopping trip the other day but didn't put it on the blog. Here is the pictures and the totals without all the details. Walmart trip I spent $15.99 and saved $34.56 with coupons which was 68%. Fry's Trip I spent $64.39 and saved $100.94 which was 61%.

CVS Trip April 19th

CVS has Edge shaving gel on sale this week so I went to see if I could find any other deals. I was excited to see so much great clearance. Transaction 2 wind up construction toys (Reg. $2/5, clearance .25 each) Lifesavers jelly beans (Reg. $2.79, clearance .13) Edge shave gel (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.89, Earn $2.89 ECB) 2 Crayola tub crayons (Reg. $4.99, clearance .12) Powerbar (Reg. $2.59, Clearance .25) Revlon headband (Reg. $5.99, Clearance .59) Cold pops (Reg. $4.99, Clearance .49) Snickers Marathon bar (Reg. $1.99, Clearance .19) Trim cuticle scissors (Reg. $9.99, Clearance .99) I used $5.99 ECB and paid .29 OOP. I earned back $2.89 ECB from the shave gel.

Walgreens Trip April 19th

Walgreens has shaving lotion on sale for $2.99 and get $2.99 back in Register Rewards so I went to pick one up. While I was there I picked up a couple Easter clearance items. Transaction 1 Skintimate Shave Lotion (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.99) Orajel Toothpaste (Clearance $1.09 - $1Q = .09) I paid $3.42 OOP and earned $3 RR. Transaction 2 Lighted Bunny (Reg. $6.99, Clearance $1.50) Capri Sun pencil bag (Reg. $3.99, Clearance $.50) Jumbo Clothespin (Clearance $.50) 2 Egg Dipping Tongs (Reg. $1.99, Clearance $.49) I paid with my $3 RR from transaction 1 and .77 OOP.

Baking Day- Lemons

My husband brought home a bunch of lemons that a Co-worker brought into to work. They were the best tasting lemons I have had in awhile so I decided to have a baking day. I found some recipes on Recipezaar that sounded really good. They all turned out really good. My favorites were the lemonade and the lemon bars. I could eat the whole pan.

Lemonade

1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice

7 cups cold water

1 cup sugar

Mix all the ingredients together. Chill and enjoy!!

Lemon-Pumpkin Mini Muffins

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 lemon, juice and zest of

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350. 2. In a large bowl combine sugars eggs and oil. 3. Add pumpkin, lemon juice, zest and spices. Stir until well blended. 4. Add dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. 5. Spray mini muffin tins with cooking spray. 6. Fill 2/3 full. (about 1 T each). 7. Bake 15 minutes. 8. Turn out on cooling rack and allow to cool.

Lemon Bread

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

3 cups flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk

1 cup chopped nuts

1 tablespoon grated lemon, rind of

TOPPING

2/3 cup sugar

4 tablespoons lemon juice (not concentrate) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350- grease two 9x5 loaf pans.

2. Beat shortening& sugar until light& fluffy.

3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with milk.

5. Add nuts& lemon peel.

6. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake 50-60 minutes or until tests done.

7. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing.

8. Put a sheet of foil under wire rack; place breads top-sides up on the wire rack.

9. Blend topping ingredients, and brush on tops of loaves while still warm.

Lemon Tea Muffins

Ingredients

2 cups unsifted flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup margarine or butter, softened 1 cup sugar 4 eggs, separated 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts-optional 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. 3. In a large bowl, beat the margarine and sugar until fluffy. 4. Add the egg yolks and beat until light. 5. Gradually stir in the lemon juice, alternately with the dry ingredients. 6. In a small bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. 7. Fold 1/3 of the the egg whites into the batter, then follow with the remaining egg whites. 8. Fill paper-lined or greased 2-1/2 inch muffin cups until they are three-quarters full. 9. In another small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and sprinkle evenly over the muffins. 10. Bake 15-20 minutes or until set. 11. Cool in the pan, set on a wire rack for five minutes. 12. Remove from the pan and serve warm.

Fresh Lemon Muffins

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating well. 2. Add eggs; stir in lemon rind and juice. 3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture. 4. Spoon batter into greased muffin pans (or an ungreased non-stick pan you trust), filling 2/3 full. 5. Combine 2 Tbsp sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over batter. 6. Bake at 375F for 15 minutes. 7. Remove from pans immediately to cool.

Lemon Bars

Ingredients

For Base

2 cups sifted flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 cup butter

For top

4 large beaten eggs 2 cups white sugar 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon rind (optional)

Directions

1. For the base mix the butter into the flour and sugar. 2. Mix with hands until it clings together. 3. Press into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. 4. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. 5. For the filling, beat together eggs, sugar and lemon juice. 6. Sift together flour and baking powder. 7. Stir into egg mixture. 8. Pour over baked, cooled crust. 9. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. 10. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar. 11. Cut into bars.

CVS Trip April 12th

One of my favorite body washes is free this week after ECB’s so I headed over to get it before it was gone. I picked up a few other items that I had coupons for as well as a treat for my husband. He loves gummi bears. Transaction 1 Colgate 360 toothbrush (Reg. $3.99 - .75Q = $3.24, Earn $3.99 ECB) Valentine’s Bear (Reg. $3.99, Clearance $.39) I paid with $3.49 ECB and .21 OOP. I earned $3.99 ECB. Transaction 2 Colgate Toothpaste (Reg. $4.89, Sale $3.99 - .75Q = $3.24, Earn $3.99 ECB) Softsoap Body Wash (Reg. $5.49, Sale $4.99 - .75Q = $4.24, Earn $4.49 ECB) Gummi Bears (Reg. $.79, Sale $.59) 3 Mentos Gum (Reg. $1.69 - $1Q = .69, Earn $1/3 ECB) I paid with $9.54 ECB and .59 OOP. I earned $9.48 ECB.

Fry's Trip March 30th

We are still stocked up on lots of groceries but running low on milk and produce so I got my coupons together and headed to Fry’s and Safeway. Fry’s has cereal on sale 4/$8 then get $4 off when you buy 4. So basically 4/$4. I had coupons for the cereal so I got several boxes free. It had a limit of one offer per transaction so I broke my trip up into 2 transactions. Transaction 1 3 Cottonelle TP (Reg. $1.39, Sale .99 - .50Q doubled to .99 = FREE) 5 2-liter soda (Reg. $1.99, Sale 5/$5) 2 Cap N Crunch (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2 - $1/2Q - $1 for cereal deal = .50 each) 2 Quaker Oat Squares (Reg. $4.69, Sale $2 - $1 for cereal deal - .50Q doubled to $1 = FREE) 2 Fry’s Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $1.47) Kroger Cottage Cheese (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1) Pillsbury Biscuits (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1 - .25 for biscuit deal = .75) 3 Pillsbury Pizza Crust (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1 - .25 for biscuit deal - .40Q doubled to .75 = FREE) Blue Bonnet Margarine (Reg. $1.49, Sale $.99) 2 Tyson Chickens (Reg. $4.83 & $3.78, Sale $2.78 & $2.18) Broccoli Crowns (Reg. $1.80, Sale $1.21) Tarter Sauce (Reg. $2.89, Sale $1) Dannon Yogurt (Reg. $2.49, Sale $2.29 - $1Q = $1.29) Roma Tomatoes (Reg. $.61, Sale .41) Grapefruit (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2.77) Asparagus (Reg. $3.67, Sale $1.83) Green Grapes (Reg. $4.16, Sale $1.29) Potatoes (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.67 - .55Q = $2.12) Kroger Carrots (Reg. $1.69, Sale $1) Granny Smith Apples (Reg. $1.84, Sale $1.26 I spent $31.66 and saved $59.49 which was 65%. Transaction 2 3 Cottonelle TP (Reg. $1.39, Sale $.99 - .50Q doubled to .99 = FREE) 4 Quaker Oat Squares (Reg. $4.69, Sale $2 - $1 for cereal deal - .50Q doubled to $1 = FREE) I just had to pay tax on this transaction which was 7 cents. I saved $22.93 which was 100% or darn near close to it.