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Went to Cub today to get more dressing and found a couple other deals as well.
I wasn't sure what type of produce to get and realized we were out of garlic so I just got $1 worth of garlic. I didn't really think about how much it was until I got home, but garlic doesn't weigh very much so that's a lot of garlic.
I also got two more boxes of dressing. They had hard salami for $2.99 per lb so I got a 1/4 lb of that.
In the clearance card I found a large coupon file that I can use to keep track of my OUAC recipes, a notebook for mileage again for OUAC and finally I got three refillable scotch tape guns. All were maked $.99. I had $2 off coupons for the tape. I didn't get an overage because the clearance items need to be manual entered so she couldn't just scan the coupons.
All told I spend $1.93 on groceries and a $2.xx on OUAC stuff.
Total today $1.93
Total spending for the month:$25.82
Total left to spend:$49.18+$10 OYNO @ Cub
Thursday, April 10, 2008
List for the week
Cub
Fresh green beans $.88 per lb
Hard Salami $2.99 per lb
Sue Bee honey $2.50, -$1/1 coupon on bottle=1/$1.50
Hormel 3 in 1 pork combo, $1.29 per lb
Kraft to Go salad packs $2.85, -BOGO Cub coupon in ad, -$1/1 tearpad found in store=2/$.85
There are also coupons for $1 off any produce WYB 2 Kraft dressing. There were from a tearpad this fall.
There was bacon on sale yesterday for 3/$4. I don't remember what brand it was.
Aldi
Carrots 2lb $.69
Red, Yukon, or Baking potatoes 5lbs $1.29
Rainbow
Sizzle & Serve sausage $1, -$.35/1=1/$.65
Roundys white bread 2/$.98
Sunney Valley orange juice $2.50
Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes or sauce $1.25, -$1/1 peelie found on cans=1/$.25
Target
Heinz Ketchup 32 oz $.99
Kraft Singles 12 oz $1.49
MP crackets $1.50, -$.50/1 TC=1/$1
Goldfish $1.33, -$1/1 TC =1/.83
There are also tearpad coupons out at Cub for Free Pepperidge Farms cookies WYB 3 Goldfish.
Another tearpad from earlier this year is for $1.50 off Goldfish pretzels WYB 3 crackers.
The best deal for goldfish would look like this
Goldfish $1.33x3=$3.99
Goldfish Pretzels $1.33=$1.33
Pepperidge Farm Cookies=?
Total=$5.32 +cookies
Coupons
Target goldfish coupons $1x2=$2
Goldfish MF $1.50
Cookies=Free
Total after coupons=$1.82
Walgreens
Planters Trail Mix $1 with in ad coupon
Crest Pro Health toothpaste 3/$9, -$1/1 MF x3, -$3 RR=3/$3
CVS
CVS pain reliever $3.99, -$3.99 ECB=Free
B3 Essence of Beauty products get $5 ECB. There are a lot of products under $1.50 so you can make $ on this deal. If interested take a look at this thread.
Excedrin $1.99, -$2/1 MF, -$1 ECB=1/$1 overage
There is also a covergirl deal. The best deal is if you can get 3 of the BOGO coupons from this week paper. If not you can still end up with a good deal. I have not tried it yet, but do know that people have done the same deal and it does work.
Buy three covergirl foundations equalling $20 or just over. Use $1/1 coupons on the three foundations. Use the three BOGO coupons to get Covergirl Advanced Radiance or Trublend whipped foundation free. You should get $10 for spending $20 on Covergirl and then another $18 for getting the monthly deal.
Alright, that's it for tonight. Shoot, just realized Becky already sent all the CVS stuff. Can you tell that my week has been super hectic and I'm not really thinking things through? Most of it is the same as what Becky found, but it looks like she found a couple more things then I did.
Fresh green beans $.88 per lb
Hard Salami $2.99 per lb
Sue Bee honey $2.50, -$1/1 coupon on bottle=1/$1.50
Hormel 3 in 1 pork combo, $1.29 per lb
Kraft to Go salad packs $2.85, -BOGO Cub coupon in ad, -$1/1 tearpad found in store=2/$.85
There are also coupons for $1 off any produce WYB 2 Kraft dressing. There were from a tearpad this fall.
There was bacon on sale yesterday for 3/$4. I don't remember what brand it was.
Aldi
Carrots 2lb $.69
Red, Yukon, or Baking potatoes 5lbs $1.29
Rainbow
Sizzle & Serve sausage $1, -$.35/1=1/$.65
Roundys white bread 2/$.98
Sunney Valley orange juice $2.50
Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes or sauce $1.25, -$1/1 peelie found on cans=1/$.25
Target
Heinz Ketchup 32 oz $.99
Kraft Singles 12 oz $1.49
MP crackets $1.50, -$.50/1 TC=1/$1
Goldfish $1.33, -$1/1 TC =1/.83
There are also tearpad coupons out at Cub for Free Pepperidge Farms cookies WYB 3 Goldfish.
Another tearpad from earlier this year is for $1.50 off Goldfish pretzels WYB 3 crackers.
The best deal for goldfish would look like this
Goldfish $1.33x3=$3.99
Goldfish Pretzels $1.33=$1.33
Pepperidge Farm Cookies=?
Total=$5.32 +cookies
Coupons
Target goldfish coupons $1x2=$2
Goldfish MF $1.50
Cookies=Free
Total after coupons=$1.82
Walgreens
Planters Trail Mix $1 with in ad coupon
Crest Pro Health toothpaste 3/$9, -$1/1 MF x3, -$3 RR=3/$3
CVS
CVS pain reliever $3.99, -$3.99 ECB=Free
B3 Essence of Beauty products get $5 ECB. There are a lot of products under $1.50 so you can make $ on this deal. If interested take a look at this thread.
Excedrin $1.99, -$2/1 MF, -$1 ECB=1/$1 overage
There is also a covergirl deal. The best deal is if you can get 3 of the BOGO coupons from this week paper. If not you can still end up with a good deal. I have not tried it yet, but do know that people have done the same deal and it does work.
Buy three covergirl foundations equalling $20 or just over. Use $1/1 coupons on the three foundations. Use the three BOGO coupons to get Covergirl Advanced Radiance or Trublend whipped foundation free. You should get $10 for spending $20 on Covergirl and then another $18 for getting the monthly deal.
Alright, that's it for tonight. Shoot, just realized Becky already sent all the CVS stuff. Can you tell that my week has been super hectic and I'm not really thinking things through? Most of it is the same as what Becky found, but it looks like she found a couple more things then I did.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Loaves and Fish Challenge
I know some of you are really getting into this coupon thing. One thing that I love about it is, that even on a limited budget I am able to donate to the food shelf here in town.
To be honest, I didn't really think about the food shelf much before coupons. I would usually bring things to church during the Pioneer Club food drive or if there was something mentioned about it in the bulletin. It just didn't seem cross my mind too much without prompting.
Since coupons I end up getting so much stuff so for little that I can't seem to help but share. Sometimes things go to friends and family. Other times to those around me that could really use it, but might not be able to afford it and don't really know how to coupon for it. A lot of times though things go to the food shelf.
At times I see a parallel to the story of the loaves and fish. I start out with so little, ask God to bless it and He multiplies it so abundantly there is no way I could use it all or even find space for it in my house. He provides for me and enables me to help others.
It's amazing how much joy it brings to give things away. Even Noah loves it. He loves to carry his own bag in and put it on the scale to weigh. It makes me think about Pastor Jim's message on Sunday. I didn't catch all of it because I was in the nursery, but he talked about the joy that you receive when you decide in your heart to give and then follow though. I know he was talking about tithing, but it seems to follow through with this too. It just seems that God has blessed us so much with all of this stuff that I can't help but give it in His name to those who need it.
Anyway, long intro and by no means am I trying to draw attention to myself or looking for a pat on the back, not at all. I just wanted to bring up an idea that Becca had and needed a lead in.
Like I said, I was in the nursery on Sunday, but Becca told me that the food shelf is really needing donations. Her idea is a challenge for all of us to donate any of the extra free or cheap things we are getting, but don't "need."
Anyone wanting to participate could send pictures and/or a list of that it is that they are donating. You won't have to bring it to the food shelf in Shakopee you could donate it anywhere you like. I know lots of churches have a place for it at church and then they bring it all in once a month.
There will be some type of prize for the winner. I haven't quite figured all the details out yet. I was thinking that coupons would be appropriate, yet kind of lame. I will put together an envelope of non-insert coupons for the winner, but there will be other prizes as well. Possibly a basket of spa items, and Becca has offered to make some cards for a prize as well.
I'm not really sure on how to judge who wins. We could do it either by number of items, or by total dollar value, that one might be hard to figure out though. If anyone has a better idea let me know.
Here are a couple of things to keep in mind if you want to participate:
Let me know if you are going to participate. No real reason for the one, I just like to know things.
You can donate as many different times are you want, just keep track of what you are bringing.
You can donate anywhere you would like.
You can take things out of your stockpile to donate.
You don't have to spend anything on the challenge, but it is alright if you do. Remember the thought here is to help the food shelf. If you can find a bunch of things for $2 that's great. If you feel let to spend a little bit more that's great.
All donations must be made on or before May 17. That give us a little over five full weeks. I know people don't always check the blog, so this way there will be enough time even if some people don't start for a week.
I think that's it. This got a little long. Can you tell I didn't think it through too much before I started typing? It would be great if you could send in your pictures and totals throughout the challenge. I think it would inspire us to look for more deals and items to donate.
Alright Ladies, search those closets/cupboards, pull out your ads/coupons and lets see what God does with our "loaves and fish."
To be honest, I didn't really think about the food shelf much before coupons. I would usually bring things to church during the Pioneer Club food drive or if there was something mentioned about it in the bulletin. It just didn't seem cross my mind too much without prompting.
Since coupons I end up getting so much stuff so for little that I can't seem to help but share. Sometimes things go to friends and family. Other times to those around me that could really use it, but might not be able to afford it and don't really know how to coupon for it. A lot of times though things go to the food shelf.
At times I see a parallel to the story of the loaves and fish. I start out with so little, ask God to bless it and He multiplies it so abundantly there is no way I could use it all or even find space for it in my house. He provides for me and enables me to help others.
It's amazing how much joy it brings to give things away. Even Noah loves it. He loves to carry his own bag in and put it on the scale to weigh. It makes me think about Pastor Jim's message on Sunday. I didn't catch all of it because I was in the nursery, but he talked about the joy that you receive when you decide in your heart to give and then follow though. I know he was talking about tithing, but it seems to follow through with this too. It just seems that God has blessed us so much with all of this stuff that I can't help but give it in His name to those who need it.
Anyway, long intro and by no means am I trying to draw attention to myself or looking for a pat on the back, not at all. I just wanted to bring up an idea that Becca had and needed a lead in.
Like I said, I was in the nursery on Sunday, but Becca told me that the food shelf is really needing donations. Her idea is a challenge for all of us to donate any of the extra free or cheap things we are getting, but don't "need."
Anyone wanting to participate could send pictures and/or a list of that it is that they are donating. You won't have to bring it to the food shelf in Shakopee you could donate it anywhere you like. I know lots of churches have a place for it at church and then they bring it all in once a month.
There will be some type of prize for the winner. I haven't quite figured all the details out yet. I was thinking that coupons would be appropriate, yet kind of lame. I will put together an envelope of non-insert coupons for the winner, but there will be other prizes as well. Possibly a basket of spa items, and Becca has offered to make some cards for a prize as well.
I'm not really sure on how to judge who wins. We could do it either by number of items, or by total dollar value, that one might be hard to figure out though. If anyone has a better idea let me know.
Here are a couple of things to keep in mind if you want to participate:
Let me know if you are going to participate. No real reason for the one, I just like to know things.
You can donate as many different times are you want, just keep track of what you are bringing.
You can donate anywhere you would like.
You can take things out of your stockpile to donate.
You don't have to spend anything on the challenge, but it is alright if you do. Remember the thought here is to help the food shelf. If you can find a bunch of things for $2 that's great. If you feel let to spend a little bit more that's great.
All donations must be made on or before May 17. That give us a little over five full weeks. I know people don't always check the blog, so this way there will be enough time even if some people don't start for a week.
I think that's it. This got a little long. Can you tell I didn't think it through too much before I started typing? It would be great if you could send in your pictures and totals throughout the challenge. I think it would inspire us to look for more deals and items to donate.
Alright Ladies, search those closets/cupboards, pull out your ads/coupons and lets see what God does with our "loaves and fish."
Looks like Salad for the Gudims
Well, back to Cub today for more Kraft dressing.
I was planning on getting 1 1/4 lb fresh green beans because they are sale super cheap this week. They are only $.88 per lb. The problem was they only had two small boxes of them. They were pretty beat up looking also. After looking through them for five minutes and only finding a quarter pound of beans worth taking home I gave up.
I ended up getting bib lettuce for lettuce wraps. I think it was $1.49 which is a good price for it. You can tell that spring is here because produce is starting to come down in price.
Anyway, I got two packs of dressing and one bib lettuce. $1.34.
Total spent today $1.34
Total spending for the month:$23.89
Total left to spend:$51.11+$10 OYNO @ Cub
I was planning on getting 1 1/4 lb fresh green beans because they are sale super cheap this week. They are only $.88 per lb. The problem was they only had two small boxes of them. They were pretty beat up looking also. After looking through them for five minutes and only finding a quarter pound of beans worth taking home I gave up.
I ended up getting bib lettuce for lettuce wraps. I think it was $1.49 which is a good price for it. You can tell that spring is here because produce is starting to come down in price.
Anyway, I got two packs of dressing and one bib lettuce. $1.34.
Total spent today $1.34
Total spending for the month:$23.89
Total left to spend:$51.11+$10 OYNO @ Cub
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
CVS list for the week
Becky was gracious enough to make up the CVS list again for the week. I really appreciate it being this week has ended up being busier then I was planning. I won't even be able to start looking at sales and coupons until Thursday so this has been a huge help! Thank you again Becky.
This week at CVS
If you buy $10 worth of select Frebreze products you get $5 back. Today’s Sunday paper there were some different frebreze coupons. This ended up being a pretty good deal.
All Excedrin 24ct on sale for $1.99 get 1.00 back in ECB’s and there is a coupon on smartscource.com for $2 off so you would be plus $1 on this deal. Limit is 5. I went today and there were a few Excedrins that were packed as two with a buy one get on sticker on them so I ended up with 8 off of this deal.
The diaper deal of buy $25 get $10 back is a good deal too. I had some $1.50 off coupons and a $2 off CVS coupon on diapers that was emailed to me so I got like 3 packs for $8.50 after my $10 ECB.
As a April Monthly deal there is the Essence of Beauty deal. Where you buy 3 items and get $5 back in ECBs. This could be a money maker as there is a facial buff sponge that is $1.49. They had one left when I was there this past week and it did count toward the deal.
Another April deal is the CVS Rapid Release pain reliever. It is $3.99 and you get $3.99 back. Limit is 5
I am sure there is more deals but this are the ones that I thought were really good.
What did I buy today?
Well, time to update again about what I have been buying this month.
Yesterday at Target Jason bought 3 cans of Bushes bean for chili. They were $.89 each which makes a total of $2.67. (As a side note, these went up $.25 over the last coupon of months. What's up with that?)
Today at Cub I got;
2 Kraft single packs
2 Bunches of onions $.85
2 boxes of Kraft Mac-n-Cheese $.35 each (they were in the clearance bin)
=$1.55
Total spending past 2 days week $4.22
Total spending for the month:$22.55
Total left to spend:$52.45+$10 OYNO @ Cub
Yesterday at Target Jason bought 3 cans of Bushes bean for chili. They were $.89 each which makes a total of $2.67. (As a side note, these went up $.25 over the last coupon of months. What's up with that?)
Today at Cub I got;
2 Kraft single packs
2 Bunches of onions $.85
2 boxes of Kraft Mac-n-Cheese $.35 each (they were in the clearance bin)
=$1.55
Total spending past 2 days week $4.22
Total spending for the month:$22.55
Total left to spend:$52.45+$10 OYNO @ Cub
Kraft dressing single packs at Cub
I was just coming to post my great find for the day, but it looks like Becca already beat me to it. You can see her comment on my last post.
The deal so,
Kraft single serving packets of dressing. There are 8 1oz packs per package. This week Cub has them on sale for B1G1 with in ad coupon so you can get 2/$2.85. Not a good deal, but there are tear pad coupons right on the display, located on the back wall just down from the eggs. The coupons are for $1/1 so if you use two coupons you get 2/$.85. It's like getting a 16oz bottle for $.85 which would be a great deal. Plus, you get the benefit and ease individual packages for taking them to work.
There are also tear pad coupons from this fall for $1 off any produce WYB 2 kraft dressings. The picture is of bottles, but I didn't have any problem using them today.
In the end I got two 8 pks + 2 bunches of green onions for $.85.
Hopefully all of you will be able to find the coupons and get in on the deal.
The deal so,
Kraft single serving packets of dressing. There are 8 1oz packs per package. This week Cub has them on sale for B1G1 with in ad coupon so you can get 2/$2.85. Not a good deal, but there are tear pad coupons right on the display, located on the back wall just down from the eggs. The coupons are for $1/1 so if you use two coupons you get 2/$.85. It's like getting a 16oz bottle for $.85 which would be a great deal. Plus, you get the benefit and ease individual packages for taking them to work.
There are also tear pad coupons from this fall for $1 off any produce WYB 2 kraft dressings. The picture is of bottles, but I didn't have any problem using them today.
In the end I got two 8 pks + 2 bunches of green onions for $.85.
Hopefully all of you will be able to find the coupons and get in on the deal.
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