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 3/12

This week we had fun making 200 Crazy Leprechaun Hat Cookies for the kids at our church! We also have a lot of fun St. Patrick's Day activities and field trips planned for next week.

Here are my deals for the week:

I did a little thrift store shopping this week and found 7 floral cloth napkins ($1.25), a meatball shaper ($.99) and a package of china seperators ($1.00).

Total Out of Pocket = $3.24

I also went to Planters Seed & Spice (located in downtown Kansas City near River Market) to purchase coffee, almonds, spaghetti sauce seasoning, buttermilk ranch mix and 3 large spice jars.

Total Out of Pocket = $22.10

(the coffee was a splurge at $7.99/lb. so that is why my total is so high)

This week at CVS I purchased 6 packs of bottled water (not all are pictured) at $1.98 each, 2 boxes CVS tissues at $.99 each and I used a CVS FREE beverage coupon for the Coke.  I do not usually purchase bottled water but since it was such a great price I purchased them to take in our cooler on vacations and field trips.

Total Out of Pocket = $13.86

I went to Hy-Vee on Thursday for the 2 day sale and purchased 2 Skippy Natural Peanut Butters ($.99 each), Tostios Whole Grain Scoops ($1.99), Premium Multi-Grain Crackers ($.99), 2 Starkist Tuna ($.39), 4 Campbell's French Onion soup ($1.00 each & I used a $.40/4 coupon), 2 Hy-Vee butters ($1.99 each), Purex Laundry Detergent ($2.50 & I used a $1 coupon).

Total Out of Pocket = $14.82

I went to Target and found a boys green shirt on clearance for $1.98.  This will be perfect for Connor to wear on St. Patrick's Day!  I also purchased a box of Quaker Oatmeal Squares and used a $1.00 coupon that came with a FREE sample.  The Target ad had the cereal on sale for $2.99 but at my store it was $2.64.

Total Out of Pocket = $3.62

I went to Price Chopper and purchased 3 bags of Best Choice Shredded Cheese ($.99 each) and 4 bottles of Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent ($2.50 each & I used 2 $1.25 printable coupons & a $1/2 coupon).  I saved $.10 for bringing my own bags.

Total Out of Pocket = $9.37

Total Money Spent this Week = $67.01

Super Savings Saturday 5/8

Here are my deals for the week:

I skipped CVS & Walgreens this week.  I purchased a gallon of Robert's Milk (not pictured) at Price Chopper on sale for $3.02 and used a $.55 printable coupon here (registration required).

I am addicted to Planters Seed & Spice Company!  I went back this week to purchase more bulk tea.  Last time I tried the Wild Cherry Tea and it was delicious as iced tea.  This week I purchased 2 more Wild Cherry Tea and also Raspberry Tea, Apricot Tea & Blackberry Tea.  I also purchased 1/2lb. of English Walnuts and some Jalapeno Dip mix.  Planters has a big selection of seeds as well as plants.  I purchased 4 tomato plants and 1 strawberry plant.  I forgot to take a picture of them before I planted them.

If you go to Planters make sure and go around the corner (108 E. Missouri Ave.) to Baby Cakes.  They have the best cupcakes in Kansas City!!!  Connor highly recommends the Chocolate Cupcake with Peanut Butter frosting.

Total Out of Pocket = $27.60

Sunfresh has some great deals this week, especially the Cosentino's Sunfresh stores.  Here is what I purchased:

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  3 Crystal Farms Shredded Cheese $.99 each
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  1 package Eckrich Smoked Sausage $1.69
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  Best Choice 10lb. Bag of Potatoes $1.99
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  Cantaloupe $1.99
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  Frozen Ravioli $3.00
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  Westpac Frozen Crinkle Cut Carrots $.99
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  Pop Tarts $.99 each (used $1.25/3 coupon)
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  Angel Soft Bath Tissue $2.99 each (used 2 $.50 printable coupons here that doubled)

I saved $.15 for bringing my own reusable shopping bags.

Total Out of Pocket = $18.18

I made a trip to Hy-Vee Tuesday night to grab a few deals (go here for the current Hy-Vee deals) on the last day of the weekly ad.  The total before coupons was over $50.00.

Total Out of Pocket = $32.48

I received a flyer in the mail last week for an Advance Auto Parts Grand Opening Sale (N. Oak & Barry Rd).  The flyer also had a $10/$25 purchase coupon.  One of the deals in the flyer was 5 quarts of oil and an oil filter for $12.99 (it is $16.99 at other stores).  I purchased 2 and used the $10 coupon. 

Total Out of Pocket for supplies for 2 oil changes = $15.98

This is the Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker we ordered from Amazon.com.  Go here to see how we got this for FREE!!

Total Out of Pocket = $0.00



Total Money Spent this Week = $96.71

My total is a little high this week but remember that includes supplies for 2 oil changes and my tomato & strawberry plants!