Safeway Trip February 24th

I had one more shopping trip to make in order to stock up on meat that was on sale. I was going to go yesterday but I am glad I held off. In the mail today, I got a coupon from Suave for a free bottle of lotion. It expires in 4 days so I needed to use it right away. Transaction 4 Safeway Apple Juice (Reg. $1.99, Sale $.99) 4 boxes of Pop Tarts (Reg. $2.49, Rain check for $1 - .50/2 Q doubled to $1/2 = .50 each) Eggs (Reg. $2.49) Milk (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1.57) Suave Lotion (Reg. $3.49, Sale $2.99 – coupon = FREE) 93% hamburger (Reg. $20.63, Sale $6.94) Grapes (Reg. $4.43, Sale $1.01) I spent $18.21 and saved $33.69 which is 65%.

Fry's Trip February 23rd

I went to Fry’s to get a couple things of meat before they go off sale. I lucked out and found a couple cube steaks on managers special. My awesome husband got a promotion today so I am going to make him a special dinner. Plus the boy and I are making him a cake. Should be a great evening. Transaction 2 Fry’s half gallon milk (Reg. $2.59, Sale $.88) 3 pkgs Chicken (Reg $8.69, $8.98, & $7.78, Sale $2.89, $3.01 & $2.61) Cube Steak (Sale $2.31 & $1.82) Pork Chops (Reg. $12.68, Sale $5.19) Clementines (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.77 - .55Q doubled to $1 = $1.77) Strawberries (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.50) I spent $23.75 and saved $31.50 which is 57%.

Fry's Trip February 18th

After planning my meals for the week I realized there isn’t much I needed. I went to the store with a list of less than 10 items. I was super excited when the bakery employee walked by with the discounted bakery goods. Since I wasn’t buying much I decided to stock up. I love having lots of bread products in the freezer. Transaction 2 loaves grain bread (Sale $1) Coney Buns (Sale $.99) Cinnamon Rolls (Sale $1.49) Fry’s Eggs (Reg $1.79 – Fry’s coupon= FREE) 1 loaf Marble Bread (Sale $1.29) 4 half gallons milk (Reg. $2.59, Sale $.88) Bagels (Sale $1.29) Kroger Freezer Bags (Reg. $2.49, Sale $1.89) Blue Bonnet Margarine (Reg. $1.49, Sale $.99) Kroger Biscuits (Reg. $1.79, Sale $1.34 - $1Q = .34) Shephards Bread (Sale $1.29) Lettuce (Reg. $1.29) Buitoni Marinara Sauce (Reg. $4.29, Sale $3 - $1Q = $2) Buitoni Pasta (Reg. $4.29, Sale $3 - $1Q = $2) Green Onions (Reg. $.69) Roma Tomatoes (Reg. $.94) The discounted bread items didn’t ring up with their regular price and then sale price so my savings % is off but they were all at least 50% off. I had a $3.50 CRT from the fruit snack deal a few weeks ago that I used. I ended up paying $18.67 and saving $19.66 (not including the bakery savings) which was 51%. I may go later in the week and pick up some meat that is on sale. Otherwise this is all we need. I love cheap and easy shopping weeks.

Baking Day

I was able to get Blueberries and Blackberries on sale this morning so I baked up some bread, muffins, pancakes and bars to put in the freezer. I didn't get a picture of the pancakes but they were yummy. I will post the recipe below. I had planned on freezing everything but a couple of muffins and bars have disappeared. So far everything has tasted really good. I look forward to being able to pull them out and eat them without going through the work of making them. Blueberry Pancakes Ingredients: · 2 eggs, separated · 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour · 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder · 3 tablespoons sugar · 3/4 teaspoon salt · 1 cup milk · 3 tablespoons butter, melted · 1 cup fresh or frozen thawed blueberries, rinsed Preparation: In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; set aside.In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Beat egg yolks in a medium mixing bowl; add milk and melted butter. Stir egg mixture into dry ingredients; mix until batter is smooth and stir in blueberries. Fold in beaten egg whites. Bake on hot greased griddle.

Blackberry Bread · 2 c. flour · 1 tsp. baking soda · 1 tsp. salt · 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon · 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg · 2 c. sugar · 4 eggs, well beaten · 1 1/4 c. vegetable oil · 2 c. fresh or frozen blackberries, drained · 1 c. black walnuts, chopped · 1/4 tsp. ground allspice Mix dry ingredients together. Add eggs, oil, blackberries and nuts. Stir just until mixed. Bake in 2 well greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch pans at 350 degrees for 60- 70 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes.

Blackberry Bars Ingredients: · 1 cup all-purpose flour · 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed · 1/4 cup butter · 1/2 cup sour cream · 1 egg, beaten · 3/4 teaspoon baking soda · 1/4 teaspoon salt · 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon · 1/2 teaspoon vanilla · 1 cup fresh blackberries · powdered sugar, sifted Preparation: Combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press 1 1/3 cups of mixture in bottom of an ungreased 8-inch square pan. Combine remaining crumb mixture, sour cream, egg, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla; blend well. Stir in blackberries. Spoon over crust, spreading evenly. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool; cut into 2 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch bars. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Blueberry Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar Topping Ingredients: · 1/2 cup butter, softened · 1 cup sugar · 2 eggs, beaten · 1/2 cup milk · 2 cups flour · 2 teaspoons baking powder · 1/2 teaspoon salt · 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon · 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg · 2 cups fresh blueberries, (may use frozen) · 2 tablespoons sugar, for topping Preparation: In a medium mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix well; stir in milk. Combine dry ingredients and add to the mixture; stir to combine. Gently fold in blueberries. Fill greased muffin cups about 2/3 full. Sprinkle tops with a little sugar. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Fry's Trip February 6th

I have done my meal planning for the week and realized we only needed milk, diapers and dog food. That left me lots of room to buy stockpile items. I also bought blueberries and blackberries which I will make into pancakes, muffins and cobblers and freeze. There is a Mega Sale running, when you purchase 10 participating items you get $3 off. When I got to the store I remembered General Mills is offering a coupon for money off your next purchase if you buy fruit snacks so I broke my trip up into two transactions. Transaction 1 10 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.99 - .30 for Mega Sale - .50/2Q doubled to $1/2 = $1.19 a box) 2 Trix (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1.67 - .55Q = $1.12) 3 Honey Nut Cheerios (Reg. $4.39, Sale $1.67 - .55Q = $1.12) For some reason the Internet printable coupons did not double as I had planned. With that new change I ended up spending $17.38 and saving $33.45 which is 65%. I also got a CRT for $3.50 off my next purchase. Transaction 2 Huggies (Reg. $11.99, Sale $9.99 - $1Q = $8.99) 2 Fry’s Milk (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1.57) Cottonelle TP (Reg. $1.39, Sale $.99 - .50Q = .49) Country Crock Butter (Reg. $3.69, Sale $2.49 - .30 for Mega Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = $1.19) 2 Yoplait Yogurt drinks (Reg. $3.49, Sale $2 - .50Q doubled to $1 - $1 shortcuts Q = .50 each) Grands Biscuits (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.27 - .30 for Mega Sale - .35Q doubled to .70 = .27) 2 Fry’s chips (Reg. $1.59, Sale $1) Enchilada Sauce (Reg. $3.39, Sale $2.99 - .50Q - $2.49) Fry’s Black Beans (Reg. $.99, Sale $.88) Multi Grain Cheerios (Reg. $4.69, Sale $1.67 - .50Q doubled to $1 = .67) Kroger Butter (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1.88) 8 Fruit Snacks (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.99 - .30 for Mega Sale- .50/2 doubled to $1/2 = $1.19) Bag of Onions (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.50) 2 Trix (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1.67 - .55Q = $1.12) 3 Honey Nut Cheerios (Reg. 4.39, Sale $1.67 - .55Q = $1.12) Hot Dog Buns (Reg. $1.79, Sale $1.50) 3 Blackberries (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1) 3 Blueberries (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1) Pet Pride Dog Food (Reg. $15.99, Sale $13.99) Grapes (Reg. $4.51, Sale $1.39) I used the $3.50 CRT from the first transaction. I spent $61.85 and saved $83.57 which was 58%. I earned another $3.50 CRT to use on my next trip.

CVS Trip February 1st

I got up early to go to CVS and get a couple things that were on sale. My normal CVS was out of everything I wanted so I had to drive to another one. I hate going to stores I don’t know well because they are set up different. It was worth it though because they did have the things I wanted. I started out with only $5 ECB’s so I broke up my purchases into two transactions. Transaction 1 2 L’Oreal Advanced Revitalift (Reg. $6.99, Sale $5.99 - $2Q = $3.99 each, Earn $10 ECB when you buy 2) I paid with my $5 ECB’s and $3.56 OOP and earned $10 ECB. Transaction 2 2 L’Oreal Advanced Revitalift (Reg. $6.99, Sale $5.99 - $2Q = $3.99 each, Earn $10 ECB when you buy 2) 2 Electrosol Power Tabs (Reg. $5.89, S2.99 - $2.50Q = .49 each) Excedrine (Reg. $2.49, Earn $2.49 ECB) Straws (Reg. $1.00) 2 Workbooks (Reg. $.99) I paid using the $10 ECB from previous transaction and $5.54 OOP. I earned $10 ECB for the L’Oreal and $2.49 for the Excedrine. After all is said and done I spent $1.61 on these items. Does anyone need any Revitalift??