Super Savings Saturday 10/8

Here are my deals for the week:

Connor & I did some thrift store shopping this week and we found the cabinet pictured above for $49.96!  We have been cleaning out & reorganizing our basement and I needed more storage but did not want to buy cheap plastic shelves.  This cabinet is perfect for my small appliances that I don't use on a regular basis.

Total Out of Pocket = $49.96

Last week Sunfresh & Hy-Vee had some great meat sale prices and so I did some stocking-up.  My freezer is once again well stocked with meat and this should make meal planning a lot easier!

Sunfresh:

I purchased a lot of meat at Sunfresh including top sirloin steak, pork chops, pork cube steak, split chicken breast, charcoal steak & bacon.

Total Out of Pocket = $43.78

I made 2 trips to Hy-Vee to stock-up on meat, soda, apples, cheese & soup.

1st Hy-Vee Trip:

Total Out of Pocket = $42.97

2nd Hy-Vee Trip:

Total Out of Pocket = $29.48


Total Money Spent this Week = $166.19

Last weekend we went to Homeschool Days at Silver Dollar City.  Connor wanted to ride Wildfire when we were at Silver Dollar City in August but he wasn't quite tall enough.  This time he made it and was finally able to ride.  He rode Wildfire 13 times in 3 days!

Super Savings Saturday 9/17

Here are my deals for the week:

CVS:

• 7 Finish Dishwasher Tabs $2.99 each
• 4 Coke 12 packs 4/$13.00 (used FREE coupon I earned from My Coke Rewards)
• 1 Clairol Nice'n Easy Color Blend Foam Hair Color $6.99 (used $3 coupon)
• 3 Herbal Essence Shampoo/Conditioner $2.99 each (used $1/2 & FREE coupon)
• 2 Xtra Laundry Detergent $1.49 each
• 1 Emerald Cocoa Almonds $3.49 (used $1 coupon)
• 1 Dawn Dish Soap $.99 (used $.50 coupon)

Total Before Coupons & Extra Bucks = $57.35

I used $17.00 in Extra Bucks & a $2.00 off any purchase CVS Birthday coupon from the Magic Coupon Machine.

Total Out of Pocket = $26.61 & I earned $18.00 in Extra Bucks!
($10 Finish, $3 Coke, $1 Nice'n Easy, $3 Herbal Essence, $1 Green Bag Tag)

Walgreens:

• Haviland Thin Mints $.79
• 3 Russell Stover Chocolate Pumpkins $.39 each
• 4 Progresso Soups 4/$5.00 (used $1/4 coupon from a booklet I found at Price Chopper)
• 2 boxes Nature Valley Granola Bars 2/$4.00 (used $1/2 coupon from a booklet I found at Price Chopper)

Total Out of Pocket = $8.96

 I recently purchased a Costco membership.  I do not really like stores that require you to pay a membership fee to shop at the store but I went ahead and joined since I found a deal where you get $50.00 in Costco coupons with the membership.  Some of the coupons are for FREE products and some are just dollar amounts off.  I will use $40.00 worth of the coupons (the $10 I am not using are for eye exams) so I decided to try a membership for a year. 

I have to say that I am not impressed after my shopping trip today and probably will not continue my membership after a year.  I spent a lot of money even after coupons and most of the items I can find at the grocery store for the same price or less with a sale & coupon.

• Kirklands Green Beans 12 cans $7.49
• Contadina Organic Tomato Sauce 12 cans $6.99
• Kirkland Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil $9.99
• Kirkland House Blend Coffee 2lb. $12.99 (used FREE coupon)
• Bananas 3lbs. $1.39
• Carnation Instant Breakfast 30ct. $9.89
• Grape Tomatoes 2lbs. $5.99
• Chicken Tenders 6lbs. $16.55 (used $5 coupon)

Total Out of Pocket = $53.39

 Wal-Mart:

• Genesis Acai Berry Juice $6.97
• Green Goodness Juice $3.28

Total Out of Pocket = $10.25

Finally, I purchased a package of Yogurt Starter for $4.29 (saved $.10 for bringing my own bag) at Whole Foods Market so I can make yogurt in my new yogurt maker this weekend.

Total Money Spent this Week = $103.50

Super Savings Saturday 9/3

We made a trip to Jamesport, MO this week and I did some stocking-up at the H&M Country Store.  I purchased 2 dozen eggs, lasagna noodles, taco seasoning, succanat, organic quick oats, strawberry gelatin, blueberry gelatin, gummy bears, dry buttermilk, 7 grain bread mix, cream of mushroom soup mix, wagon wheel pasta (for making Hot Dogs & Wagon Wheels), cheese, bread crumbs & yeast.

Total Out of Pocket = $21.21

I did some shopping at the thrift stores this week and found some treasures:  2 pairs Carters Boys Fleece Pajamas ($2.00 each), Old Navy Boys Fleece Pajama Pants ($.99), Pampered Chef Fluted Stoneware Pie Plate ($1.99), Blender $4.99, 3 Tupperware cups ($.50 each), Garfield ($.50), Focus on the Family VHS tape ($.25).

Total Out of Pocket =  $14.22

Last week my carpet steamer died and so I decided to start checking the thrift stores for a replacement.  I found the Dirt Devil carpet steamer pictured above on the first day I started looking!  I can't wait to try it out using my Homemade Carpet Steamer Shampoo.

Total Out of Pocket = $9.99

My Mom went to Office Max with me this week so I was able to get double of the items with limits.

• 6 Markers $.15 each
• 3 Compass $.01 each
• 5 Poly Ring Binders $.30 each
• 10 Pocket Folders $.01 each
• 3 Protractors $.01 each
• 2 Scissors 2 pack $.50 each
• 6 Rulers $.01 each

Total Out of Pocket = $3.62

Monday is my birthday (check out my list of birthday freebies here) & my parents are here visiting.  I am so excited because they got me 2 wonderful gifts that I really wanted & needed!

A new 6.5 Quart Programmable Crockpot!

and a new Yogurt Maker!

Total Money Spent this Week = $49.04

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Super Savings Saturday 8/20

I did not do a lot of shopping this week because we were on vacation in Branson, MO!  I did purchase a few things at Silver Dollar City & the Amish Country Store.  I also squeezed in a little bit of drugstore & school supply shopping when we got home.

Connor & Grandpa in jail at Silver Dollar City.

This year Connor thought for sure that he would be tall enough to ride Wildfire.  He was so close that they had to meaure him several times but they said he still wasn't quite tall enough.  We even tried trading shoes. Yes, my 7 year old & I wear the same size shoes.  If you are wondering how this is possible, check-out the picture of my 6'6" husband above!  

 Today, I was looking at our vacation pictures and I came across the picture above.  Doesn't it look like he is in the green "all ride" zone?   He is even wearing his own shoes in this picture.  Well, I think we will have to make another trip to Silver Dollar City this Fall.  Connor says he just has to ride Wildfire in 2011!

Here are my deals for the week:

Amish Country Store in Branson, MO: 

• Salsa Seasoning Mix (0.35lb.) $2.10
• Pot Roast Seasoning (0.50lb.) $6.00
• Dill Dip Mix (0.44lb.) $4.84
• Honey Mustard Dip/Dressing Mix (0.60lb.) $4.79

Total Out of Pocket = $17.73

 

Silver Dollar City:

• 2 bottles Honey Blackberry BBQ Sauce $2.49 each
• Apple Butter $5.99
• White Corn Meal (2 lbs.) $4.99 (used $1 coupon that I received because we have season passes)

Total Out of Pocket = $14.96

Office Depot:

• 5 Scholastic Crayons $.25 each
• 2 Scissors $.25 each
• 2 Compass $.25 each
• 1 box of Pencils $.25
• 5 Rulers $.01 each

Total Out of Pocket = $2.55

 

Walgreens:

• Highlighters $.79
• Liquid Paper $.99

I used a $1.00 Register Reward that was going to expire.

Total Out of Pocket = $.78

 

I purchased this large binder from a local thrift store for $.99.  It looks brand new!

Total Out of Pocket = $.99

 

CVS:

• CVS Body Wash $2.29 (used FREE coupon)
• CVS Bandages $4.49 (used FREE coupon from the Magic Coupon Machine- Since my store was out of the specific type listed on the coupon they were substituting any CVS bandages that were $4.29 or less.  The box I chose was $.20 more so I had to pay the $.20 difference but I got 100 bandages for $.20!)
• 3 Powerade, 1 Fuse & 1 Honest Tea 5/$5.00
• Kit Kat $1.19 (used FREE coupon from the Magic Coupon Machine- since my store was out of Caramello candy bars they were substituting any Hershey candy bar $1.19 or less)
• 2 Milky Way 2/$1.00

I used $4.99 in Extra Bucks.

Total Out of Pocket = $1.21 & I earned $2.00 in Extra Bucks!
($1.00 Green Bag Tag, $1.00 Beverages)

 

Hen House:

• Era Laundry Detergent $1.99 (used $.50 coupon that doubled)
• Planter's Peanut Butter $1.79 (used $2.00 coupon from Kraft First Taste)

Total Out of Pocket = $.78

Total Money Spent this Week = $39.00

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Super Savings Saturday 8/6

Here are my deals for the week:

 Office Max:

• 2 Wood Rulers $.01 each
• 2 Glue Stick 4 packs $.50 each
• 2 Schoolio Crayons $.01 each
• 2 Pencils 10 pack $.10 each

Total Out of Pocket = $1.24

 Office Depot:

• 3 Protractors $.05 each
• 5 Pencil Pouches $.05 each

Total Out of Pocket = $.40

 Go here to see the details of my Walgreens trip.

Total Out of Pocket = $10.33

Toys R Us:

• Crayola Paint Pots $2.00

Total Out of Pocket = $2.00

 I went to Trader Joes again this week to purchase Maple Syrup & I picked-up a few other items while I was there.

Total Out of Pocket = $29.00

Hy-Vee:

• 2 Hy-Vee Butter Quarters $1.99 each with in-ad coupon (2 separate transactions because of limit)
• Hodgson Mills Baking Mix $3.69 (for a recipe I will post next week)
• Hy-Vee Pan Spray $1.50
• MCF Powdered Sugar $1.77

Total Out of Pocket = $10.94

Price Chopper:

• 10 Kraft Shredded Cheese $1.99 each & save $5.00 wyb10

Total Out of Pocket = $14.90

I purchased 3 bars of Oatmeal Milk & Honey Soap from Sage and Daisy.  This store is located in Crown Center and sells handmade soaps, lotions & much more.  I tried a sample of their soap several weeks ago & absolutely fell in love with it!

Total Out of Pocket = $12.00


Total Money Spent this Week = $80.81

Today (8/6/11) is your last chance to enter to win Blue Bunny Ice Cream Bucks!  There are 4 very easy ways to enter to win.  All entries must be received by Saturday 8/6/11 midnight CST.

Super Savings Saturday 7/30

 This was definitely the best deal of the week!  My husband got this laser jet printer for FREE from a friend.  We went dumpster diving & we didn't even have to get in the dumpster or dig through trash.

Total Out of Pocket = $0 

 

Staples:

• 2 Sharpie 2 packs $.25 each
• 2 White-Out 2 packs $.50 each
• 2 Eraser Cap packs $.10 each
• 2 Pencil Cases $.50 each
• 2 packs Colored Jumbo Paper Clips $.50 each

Total Out of Pocket = $3.70

Office Depot:

• 8 Plastic Portfolio Folders $.25 each 
• 3 Pencil Sharpeners $.01 each
• 4 Scholastic Glue Sticks 4 packs $.50 each
• Prang Watercolor Paints on clearance $2.41 (Connor recently went to a watercolor painting class & the teacher recommended this brand.)
• 1 Dry Erase Markers 4 pack $.50 (This was a substitution since they were out of the 2 packs that were advertised for $.25)

Total Out of Pocket = $6.94

I am so excited that we finally have Trader Joes in Kansas City!  The grand opening was 7/15/11 & we went last Saturday.  It was sooooooo crowded!  There were no carts available and we had to stand in line for over an hour.  Next time I will definitely go during the week instead of on the weekend.

 

Total Out of Pocket = $34.57

 

I purchased a bag of Stevia sweetener at Wal-Mart.

Total Out of Pocket = $5.87

CVS:

• 2 Raisin Bran Cereal 2/$4.00 (used $1/2 coupon)
• 3 Post Cereals 3/$6.00 (used $1.25/1 Honey Bunches of Oats coupon that came in a box of cereal several months ago & $1/2 Post Cereal coupon)
• 1 U by Kotex $3.49 (used $1 coupon)
• 2 Irish Spring Deodorant 2/$7.00 (used 2 $1 coupons)
• 1 Lady Speedstick $3.00 (used $.50 coupon)
• 1 Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste $2.99 (used $1 coupon)
• 1 Paper Mate Pens $1.99
• 2 Schick Quatro Disposable Razors $9.29 each (used B1G1 FREE coupon)
• 2 Skintimate Shave Cream $2.19 each (used 2 $1 printable coupons)
• 1 Edge Shave Gel $2.19 (used $1 printable coupon)

 

Total Before Coupons & Extra Bucks = $53.62

 I used $19.00 in Extra Bucks.

 

 Total Out of Pocket = $14.58 & I earned $19.00 in Extra Bucks!

($2.00 Kotex, $3.00 Irish Spring & Speedstick, $2.00 Crest, $1.99 Paper Mate, $10 Schick/Skintimate/Edge)

 

Walgreens:

• 2 Yakisoba Japanese Noodles on clearance for $.49 each
• 2 Trail Mix $.79 each
• 2 Arizona Teas 2/$1.00
• 3 Hunts Tomato Sauce 3/$1.00
• 3 Pencil Sharpeners $.39 each

Total Out of Pocket = $5.73

 

I went to Dillions (Leavenworth, KS) this week because they were offering $25 in FREE groceries with the transfer of a prescription & I just couldn't resist the FREE milk.  I did the deal twice and got 4 FREE gallons of milk!  When I got home, I found that only 3 gallons of milk would fit in my refrigerator so I gave one gallon to our neighbors.  I also found a sirloin pork roast on mark down, Scotch Brite Sponges on clearance & I had coupons making them $.74 each, FREE Ivory soap after coupons & FREE Hair Color with coupon (came in the mail- no longer available).

Total Out of Pocket  = $16.34

Total Money Spent this Week = $87.73

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