Super Savings Saturday 7/16

We had a very exciting week including a visit from my parents.  They are traveling for the next 2 months and so we are dogsitting their dog Jazz (pictured above) until they return! 

Here are my deals for the week:

I went to City Market this week to pick-up some bulk spices at my favorite store, Planter's Seed & Spice Company. 

• Onion Powder 1/4lb. $1.85
• Spaghetti Seasoning 1/2lb. $4.35
• French Onion Soup Base 1/4lb. $1.75
• Ground Tumeric 2oz. $1.75 (This is for a canning recipe I will be trying next week.)
• Raw Almonds 1/2lb. $3.15
• Blackberry Tea 2oz. $1.65

Total Out of Pocket = $14.50

Staples:

• 2 bottles School Glue $.01 each
• 2 packs Eraser Caps $.01 each
• 2 packs Bic Pens $.01 each
• 2 Scissors $1.00 each
• 2 Pencil Cases $.025 each
• 1 Hole Punch $1.00
• 1 Sharpie 4 pack $1.00
• 2 packs Stickie Tabs $.025 each
• 1 Mini Stapler $1.00
• 2 Math Kits 10 pieces $2.00 each

Total Out of Pocket = $10.06

Target:

• 10 Rose Art Glue Stick 2 packs $.20 each
• 1 Crayola Markers $.99
• 2 Crayola Crayons 24ct. $.40 each
• 1 Rose Art White & Colored Chalk $.99
• Secret Deodorant 2 pack with Body Spray on clearance for $4.24 (used $1 coupon)
• 2 Cars Travel Size Kleenex $.39 each
• Men's Wrangler Shorts $10.00

I used a $5.00 Target Gift Card.

Total Out of Pocket = $13.80

 

Walgreens:

• 2 Filler Paper 2/$1.00
• 2 Compostion Notebooks $.69 each
• 3 packs Index Cards $.39 each
• 3 Yellow Note Pads $.39 each
• 5 boxes Colored Pencils $.79 each (not the best price but I was out)
• Sharpie 12ct. Colored Markers $3.99
• 2 Welch's Jelly 2/$5.00

Total Out of Pocket = $17.66

I stopped at Aldi for produce, milk & cottage cheese.

Total Out of Pocket = $11.44

 

I also stopped at Price Chopper for the 3 Day Sale & to get the FREE July Kid's Club item.

Total Out of Pocket = $14.75

 

This is not the best deal ever but I found this Martha Stewart Batter Bottle at Macy's for $9.99.  I always use a ladel when I make pancakes or waffles and end up with batter everywhere.  This bottle seemed like a simple solution.  Leave it to Martha to come up with a solution (She probably doesn't get batter everywhere when she makes pancakes!)  I can't wait to try it out!

Total Out of Pocket = $9.99

Total Money Spent this Week = $92.20

Super Savings Saturday 4/30

Here are my deals for the week:

CVS:

• 5 Dove Men + Care Deodorant $.99 each (used $1 coupon from the 3/27 Red Plum insert, $.75 any Dove product coupon from the 3/27 Red Plum insert & 2 $1 coupons that came in the mail with FREE samples)
• 2 CVS Earth Essentials Bath Tissue $4.99 each

Total Out of Pocket = $11.18

 Walgreens:

• 9 Boxes of Freezer Bars $.59 each

Total Out of Pocket = $5.31

 I found Easter sprinkles on clearance at Aldi for $1.49 each!

Total Out of Pocket = $2.98

 This picture is from my H-Vee trip.

Total Out of Pocket = $19.85

As we were leaving Hy-Vee we found a cart full of Easter candy & guess what??  It was FREE!!!  Connor was just a little excited about this ; )


Total Money Spent this Week = $39.32

Super Savings Saturday 3/19

We had a great time celebrating St. Patrick's Day this week and doing our Expedition Ireland Unit Study.  I did find a little time for shopping and I am glad that I did because I found some great bargains!

  

My best deal this week was this Intelliglobe that I found at Target on clearance for $22.48 (original price $125.00)!  I have been looking for a globe for my son and really liked the Intelliglobe but did not want to pay $125.00.  I just happen to find it on clearance in the office/school supply department (for those of you in KC it was at the Tiffany Springs store).

 I also purchased at Target:

• Finish Dishwasher Detergent $2.99 (used $1.50 Target coupon & $.75 manufacturer coupon)
• Up & Up Ibuprofen $1.77 (used $1 Target coupon)
• Alka Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine $5.99 (used $1 coupon)

Total Out of Pocket = $28.65

 Here is what I purchased at CVS this week:

• 2 Soft Soap Hand Soaps 2/$6.00 (used 2 $.35 coupons)
• 3 Honest Teas $1.00 each
• 3 Coke 12 packs 3/$13.00
• 1 Crest Mouth Wash $3.49
• 1 Dial Lotion $4.99 (used $1.00 coupon)
• Irish Spring Body Wash $2.99 (used $.50 coupon)
• 3 Gain Dish Soap $.97 each (used 3 $1.00 coupons- not sure where they came from)
• 1 Gillette Fusion Pro Glide Razor Raincheck $9.99 (used $4.00 coupon)

Total Before Coupons & Extra Bucks = $46.37

I used $18 in Extra Bucks.

Total Out of Pocket = $19.18 & I earned $19.50 in Extra Bucks!
($3.00 Soft Soap, $5.00 Coke/Honest Tea, $2.50 Crest, $3.00 Dial, $2.00 Irish Spring, $4.00 Gillette Raincheck)

Here is what I purchased at Walgreens this week:

• Walgreens Bleach $.99
• 6 Scotch Photo Mailers 3/$1.00
• 2 Kleenex $.89 each
• Starbucks Coffee $6.99 (splurge for my husband)
• 10 Gatorades $.69 each
• 1 Reynolds Foil $.89
• 2 Walgreens Wax Paper $.89 each
• 8 Arizonia Drinks 2/$1.00

Total Out of Pocket = $25.33

I picked-up a few basic groceries at Aldi this week.

Total Out of Pocket = $11.34

I went to one of my favorite thrift stores this week and found a Pampered Chef Pitcher (new) for $2.99, a tea pot for my Mrs. Tea $1.49 and a Timex weather clock radio for $3.99.

Total Out of Pocket = $8.47

Total Money Spent this Week = $93.29

Super Savings Saturday 1/8

This was the first week of my Eat from the Pantry Challenge.  For the month of January my weekly grocery budget is $20.  Most of this will go towards dairy & produce.  I will be using the food in my pantry & freezer stockpiles for our meals in January.  I will still be shopping at CVS & Walgreens and   I have a separate budget for these shopping trips.

Here are my deals for the week:

I did all of my grocery shopping at Aldi this week.

Total Out of Pocket = $19.72

Here is what I purchased at CVS this week:

• 3 Kleenes $.88 each (used $.50/3 coupon)
• Starbucks Coffee $6.99 (used $1 coupon)
• Granola Bars 4/$10.00 (used $.75 coupon)
• Excedrin $4.79** (used FREE coupon)

I used $6.99 in Extra Bucks.

Total Out of Pocket = $10.39 & I earned $8 in Extra Bucks

($3 Quarterly Extra Bucks, $1 Starbucks, $4 Granola Bars)


**I forgot to bring my other Excedrin coupons so I will go back tonight to purchase more and earn the $10 Extra Bucks.

I sent my husband to Walgreens this week and his transaction was a complete catastrophe but it worked out in our favor!  We have both tried to figure out what happened but neither one of us has been able to, especially the Register Rewards.

Total Out of Pocket = $9.89 & he brought home $6.00 in Register Rewards!

Total Money Spent on Groceries this Week = $19.72

($.28 under budget)

Total Money Spent this Week = $40.00

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Super Savings Saturday 8/28

I did not do a lot of shopping this week.  Just a quick trip to Sunfresh for some peaches (on sale earlier this week for $.69/lb.),Price Chopper for black plums (on sale earlier this week $1.29/lb.),Aldi for milk & salad.  I could not find my receipts but I spent about around $8.50 at all 3 grocery stores. I also went to CVS & Walgreens this week (pictures & details below).  I still have lots of tomatos and cucumbers in my garden and my freezer is still stocked with meat and freezer meals.

This week we have been reading Little House in the Big Woods.  Go here to see the fun recipes and activities we have done from this wonderful book!

Here is what I purchased at CVS this week:

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  10 Powerades $1.00 each (used 2 FREE coupons from mycokerewards.com)
• 
  
  2 boxes South Beach Bars 2/$6.00 (used 2 $1 coupons from a tear pad at the grocery store)
• 
  
  2 Glade Sense & Spray $5.00 each (used 2 $3 printable coupons here)
• 
  
  2 Nature's Bounty Your Life Multi-Vitamins B1G1 FREE $12.69 (used 2 $2 printable coupons here)

Total Before Coupons & Extra Bucks = $51.38

I used $9.50 in Extra Bucks.

Total Out of Pocket = $15.19 & I earned $10.00 in Extra Bucks ($5.00 for the Powerade, $3.00 for the Glade & $2.00 for the South Beach Bars)

This was my second trip to Walgreens this week.

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  3 Kraft Macaroni & Cheese $.69 each
• 
  
  3 boxes Colored Pencils $.39 each (for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes)
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  3 Pencil Sharpeners $.39 each (for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes)

Total Out of Pocket = $4.41

This was my first trip to Walgreens this week.

• 3 Car Erasers $.39 each
• 3 boxes Sandwich Bags $.99
• 1 pack Filler Paper $.39

Total Out of Pocket = $4.53



Total Money Spent this Week = $32.63

Super Savings Saturday 8/21

Here are my deals for the week:

 

I purchased this Bamboo set from Outlet Specials at Pampered Chef.com for $13.50 + $5.00 S&H.  I really needed wooden spoons and I was very excited to find this entire set for $13.50!

Total Out of Pocket = $18.50

My Aunt brought us some peppers from her garden.  Thanks Aunt Jan!

Total Out of Pocket = $0

I went to Target this week to fill a new prescription and I used the coupon from this week's ad ($10 Target gift card with any new or transferred prescription).  While I was there I found the Green Works Concentrated Cleaner on clearance for $1.25 each and the glue sticks were on sale $.20 each.

I paid with the gift card I received for filling a prescription.

Total Out of Pocket = $0

I stopped at Aldi on Friday to pick-up some Tilapia, Salmon Burgers, carrots, sour cream & buns.  I also purchased 4 burritos & Patriotic Sprinkles (clearance).

Total Out of Pocket = $16.61

 Here is what I purchased at CVS this week:

• Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield Mouthwash on clearance $1.29
• Crest Pro-Health Complete Mouthwash $3.49
• Zegerid OTC $9.99 (used $3.00 coupon-expires today)
• Purex Complete 3-In-1 Laundry Sheets $5.99 (used $3 coupon)
• Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor $9.99 (used $4 coupon)

Total Before Coupons & Extra Bucks = $30.75

I used $17.99 in Extra Bucks.

Total Out of Pocket = $2.76

Extra Bucks Earned = $2.50 (Crest Pro-Health Mouthwash), $2.00 (Purex), $5.00 (Razor), $7.00 (Zegerid OTC), $1.00 (Green Bag Tag)

Here is what I purchased at Walgreens this week:

• 1 Pencil Case $.29
• 2 packs Construction Paper $.99 each
• 2 packs Dividers $.79 each
• 2 packs CrazErasers $.69 each

I used a $3.00 Register Reward from a deal last week.

Total Out of Pocket = $2.23

Total Money Spent this Week = $40.10