I'm glad tomorrow starts a new month for the budget. lol
Kroger
Donuts (for the kids!)
8 Packages of Healthy Ones Lunch Meat
The donuts were $1, and the lunch meat was on sale for $1 each. I had eight 75¢ coupons, so it was only a quarter per package -- a great deal for lunches! My total out of pocket was $3.09.
Jewel
3 Pairs gloves for next winter
1 package Mac & Cheese
2 Sobe Waters
6 Crest Pro Health toothpastes
8 Del Monte fruit cups
The gloves are for the kids. They were on sale 3/$1, and considering how quickly we lose them, I thought that was a great deal! I had $1 off the toothpaste on Avenue, and $1.50 coupons. I used a winetag for the mac & cheese, and had $1/2 coupons for the fruit cups. My total was $6.87, but it was paid using a gift card, so no oop.
Jewel, again
8 packages of Ice Mountain bottled water
6 packages of Crest Pro Health Toothpaste
I had $1 off each toothpaste from Avenue, as well as $1.50 coupons. I used a winetag for the water, as well! My total was just $1.38, and I earned $8 for buying the water! This came off of my gift card, as well, so no oop. I also received another survey good for free french bread!
Jewel, yet again
1 Culinary Circle pizza
1 package Jewel brand shredded cheese
1 package tortillas
1 box Mac & Cheese
1 container Blueberries
1 container Raspberries
1 bag of Oranges
2.43# of bananas
2 bags of Fresh Express Salad
I used a $3 coupon for the pizza, five $2 coupons off produce (wine tearpads.... similar to a winetag), $1.50 on bananas when you buy two salads, and coupon for the mac & cheese. My total was $2.92, but again, I used my gift card, so no actual oop.
Final Jewel Transaction for February
4 Mug Root Beer twelve packs
4 Mt. Dew twelve packs
2 Sobe waters
I used winetags for the soda, and after the store promotion on soda, my cost was just $1.52 from my gift card, and I received a $10 catalina for buying the soda!
Where do I get the gift cards? I have friends and family members who will take things from my stockpiles. I normally insist no payment is necessary, especially from family, but often they'll leave me with something stating it's still a great deal for them, and helps with my coupon costs and my gas. So, I save up that money and when I have the minimum needed, I purchase a gift card to use during the month. Also, when I return glass bottles, the deposit money returned goes on a gift card, too. I already calculated that cost when I posted my out of pocket, so it made more sense to add it to a gift card than try to re-include it in my budget! Oh, and believe me when I tell you that for every holiday and birthday I always ask for gift cards! (My birthday is almost here, too!)
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
February 26 Budget Update
Yes, Jewel, again! This was a big trip for me, too.
6 Marie Callendar Frozen Meals
1 loaf French Bread
4 packages On-Cor Salisbury Steak
2 loaves Sara Lee Bread
1 Culinary Circle Pizza
8 boxes Mac & Cheese
1 package Cheetos (I LOVE Cheetos!)
2 Gallons Milk
2 two liters Soda
4 twelve packs of 8oz Ice Mountain water (also to donate to Damon's class)
I used a survey to get the french bread free, had free coupons for the Sara Lee bread, and a $3 coupon for the pizza (it was on sale for $3.99!), used a pasta wine tag for the mac & cheese, as well as a $10 winetag on the beverages, and $9 winetag good on any groceries! My total out of pocket was $5.69, and I earned $4 in catalinas for buying the water!
6 Marie Callendar Frozen Meals
1 loaf French Bread
4 packages On-Cor Salisbury Steak
2 loaves Sara Lee Bread
1 Culinary Circle Pizza
8 boxes Mac & Cheese
1 package Cheetos (I LOVE Cheetos!)
2 Gallons Milk
2 two liters Soda
4 twelve packs of 8oz Ice Mountain water (also to donate to Damon's class)
I used a survey to get the french bread free, had free coupons for the Sara Lee bread, and a $3 coupon for the pizza (it was on sale for $3.99!), used a pasta wine tag for the mac & cheese, as well as a $10 winetag on the beverages, and $9 winetag good on any groceries! My total out of pocket was $5.69, and I earned $4 in catalinas for buying the water!
February 24 Budget Update
Jewel, again. I don't think I've been anywhere else this entire week! lol
10 Betty Crocker Warm Delights
10 Pillsbury Rolls
2 two liters Soda
2 Gallons Milk
3 Boxes Fruit Punch (donated to Damon's class to help replenish snacks!)
I used two $10 cats, earned previously, three 75¢/3 coupons on the rolls, and a $10 winetag. My total out of pocket was $4.41... one I'm pretty proud of because the three boxes of juice for on sale for 3/$7, and I paid less than that, plus got the other items!
10 Betty Crocker Warm Delights
10 Pillsbury Rolls
2 two liters Soda
2 Gallons Milk
3 Boxes Fruit Punch (donated to Damon's class to help replenish snacks!)
I used two $10 cats, earned previously, three 75¢/3 coupons on the rolls, and a $10 winetag. My total out of pocket was $4.41... one I'm pretty proud of because the three boxes of juice for on sale for 3/$7, and I paid less than that, plus got the other items!
February 23 Budget Update
I'm a few days behind... I've been much busier than usual trying to help with the school situation (as posted below), as well as working on Retire With Coupons!
10 Pillsbury Biscuits
10 Betty Crocker Warm Delights
After sale prices, coupons, and two $10 catalinas I had earned previously, I paid $2.22. I also earned a survey good for free bread, worth $2.49!
10 Pillsbury Biscuits
10 Betty Crocker Warm Delights
After sale prices, coupons, and two $10 catalinas I had earned previously, I paid $2.22. I also earned a survey good for free bread, worth $2.49!
Let's help Mrs. Koch's Class!
On, Saturday, February 21st, a random act of violence affected Bent School in Bloomington, Illinois. A senseless act... a 15 year old broke into our school, vandalized a classroom, and started a fire. I thank God this occurred on a weekend, when no students were there, and although the only items lost were material items, I find it hard to grasp that someone could do this. And, I take it very personally, not only because it's where my children to go school, but because it was my son's classroom that was destroyed!
Mrs. Koch, their amazing 1st grade teacher, has lost all of her materials from 25 years of teaching, and our students lost all of their personal belongings, portfolios which were ready to come home to share with their families, text books, literary books, all of their supplies, including snacks and drinks.
A blog has been created to keep up to date on the restoration process, as well as donations needed. If you're in our local area, I ask you to please reach out and help with this project!
http://www.restoretheroomforkoch.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Koch, their amazing 1st grade teacher, has lost all of her materials from 25 years of teaching, and our students lost all of their personal belongings, portfolios which were ready to come home to share with their families, text books, literary books, all of their supplies, including snacks and drinks.
A blog has been created to keep up to date on the restoration process, as well as donations needed. If you're in our local area, I ask you to please reach out and help with this project!
http://www.restoretheroomforkoch.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Free Pancakes at IHOP!
Join IHOP to celebrate National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.! Although free, IHOP does ask that you consider making a donation to support local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network, or other local charities!
What a great way to give back, and enjoy some delicious food!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Quiznos Free Sub Offer
The website says "Simply Register" and you'll receive an email with a link to a free coupon!
http://www.millionsubs.com/Reg.php
http://www.millionsubs.com/Reg.php
Sunday, February 22, 2009
FREE Kashi Entree Coupon (while supplies last)
Get a coupon for a FREE Kashi Entree in the mail when you sign up for it here. Offer good while supplies last. Coupon will be mailed within 2-4 weeks.
http://www.kashi.com/picturehunt
http://www.kashi.com/picturehunt
Friday, February 20, 2009
Reduced Prices at Mcdonalds - TODAY ONLY
In Normal, Illinois:
McDonald's on Vernon (Hovey) & Main is celebrating their 20th anniversary!
Prices valid from 10:30am - 7:00 pm!
Reduced prices:
$0.50 hamburgers
$0.50 small fries
$1.50 small shake.
McDonald's on Vernon (Hovey) & Main is celebrating their 20th anniversary!
Prices valid from 10:30am - 7:00 pm!
Reduced prices:
$0.50 hamburgers
$0.50 small fries
$1.50 small shake.
20 FREE Prints at Walgreens - TODAY ONLY
Walgreens.com
20 free 4 X 6 prints with code: ONEDAY
Good only today, 2/20!
Coupon code ONEDAY
The fine print: Valid once per account on February 20, 2009. Online orders must include 20 or more 4x6 or 4x5.3 prints at time of checkout to qualify. Limit 20 free prints per customer. Code must be entered at time of checkout to apply discount. Does not apply toward collage prints, taxes or shipping charges. Orders must be placed by logged-in customer by February 20, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time to qualify. Timing will be determined by Walgreens server clock. Only one coupon code per order. Offer valid online only.
20 free 4 X 6 prints with code: ONEDAY
Good only today, 2/20!
Coupon code ONEDAY
The fine print: Valid once per account on February 20, 2009. Online orders must include 20 or more 4x6 or 4x5.3 prints at time of checkout to qualify. Limit 20 free prints per customer. Code must be entered at time of checkout to apply discount. Does not apply toward collage prints, taxes or shipping charges. Orders must be placed by logged-in customer by February 20, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time to qualify. Timing will be determined by Walgreens server clock. Only one coupon code per order. Offer valid online only.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
February 19 Budget Update
I only made one stop at Jewel today!
My second order included:
My first order consisted of ten refrigerated Pillsbury Grands. They are on sale for $1.25 each, and when you buy 10, you get a $10 catalina. Right in front of the rolls were coupons good for 75¢ off 3!
My total before coupons was $12.25. After my three coupons, my total was $10.25. Tax was just 13¢. I used my $10 catalina I earned from buying the soup earlier in the week, paid 38¢ out of pocket, and earned another $10 cat for buying the biscuits! Now that is a deal!
My total before coupons was $12.25. After my three coupons, my total was $10.25. Tax was just 13¢. I used my $10 catalina I earned from buying the soup earlier in the week, paid 38¢ out of pocket, and earned another $10 cat for buying the biscuits! Now that is a deal!
My second order included:
2 Gallons Milk
2 Orange Soda 2 liters
2 boxes Spaghetti
4 packages of chicken breasts (approx. 6 pounds of chicken!)
I used coupons on the beverages and pasta, and took advantage of the "fave 4" deal on the chicken. After all of the sale prices and my coupons, my total out of pocket was just $3.20.
2 Orange Soda 2 liters
2 boxes Spaghetti
4 packages of chicken breasts (approx. 6 pounds of chicken!)
I used coupons on the beverages and pasta, and took advantage of the "fave 4" deal on the chicken. After all of the sale prices and my coupons, my total out of pocket was just $3.20.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Naturally Yours Grocery E-Coupons
Click on their logo to the left to check out their great e-coupons! You can sign up to receive them in your email, as well. If you haven't been to this store, you should! I was honestly surprised at the variety of items they sold, and will certainly be going back!Free $5 Certificate to JC Penney
http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/default.aspx
The link is on the bottom left! You'll need to enter code 3008
It is my understanding you'll need to sign up, but you do not need a JC Penney's card to participate, although you will need a valid credit card.
You may print the coupon at the end, or write down the information to use online!
The link is on the bottom left! You'll need to enter code 3008
It is my understanding you'll need to sign up, but you do not need a JC Penney's card to participate, although you will need a valid credit card.
You may print the coupon at the end, or write down the information to use online!
February 16 Budget Update
I did a quick run to Jewel today!
5 bottles of Apple Juice
1 loaf of Garlic Bread
1 package of Cheese
1 Vegetable Tray
1 container of Cookies
After the store sales, and all of my coupons, I paid a grand total of 65¢!
5 bottles of Apple Juice
1 loaf of Garlic Bread
1 package of Cheese
1 Vegetable Tray
1 container of Cookies
After the store sales, and all of my coupons, I paid a grand total of 65¢!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
February 15 Budget Update
Jewel
I did four separate transactions at Jewel today, and did lovely!
2 packages Oscar Meyer lunch meat
20 Healthy Choice Soups
8 ACTII Popcorn
1 package Swiss Cheese
2 Gallons Milk
2 Apple Juice
2 Orange Juice
2 Dozen Eggs
2 containers (16oz) Strawberries
1 Culinary Circle Pizza
After store sales, my coupons, as well as $10 catalinas earned previously, I paid a grand total of $2.07, and earned a survey which is worth a free loaf of french bread! And, I still have a $10 catalina I earned from this purchase!
I did four separate transactions at Jewel today, and did lovely!
2 packages Oscar Meyer lunch meat
20 Healthy Choice Soups
8 ACTII Popcorn
1 package Swiss Cheese
2 Gallons Milk
2 Apple Juice
2 Orange Juice
2 Dozen Eggs
2 containers (16oz) Strawberries
1 Culinary Circle Pizza
After store sales, my coupons, as well as $10 catalinas earned previously, I paid a grand total of $2.07, and earned a survey which is worth a free loaf of french bread! And, I still have a $10 catalina I earned from this purchase!
February 14 Budget Update
Meijers
1 bag of frozen meatballs
2 packages of ground beef
1 package of sausage links
2 packages of ground beef patties
1 package of sausage biscuits (20 in a bag)
1 package pre-cooked bacon
2 banquet frozen meals
3 kid cuisine frozen meals
I found meat that was marked down, some to 40% off, due to date it needed to be sold (tomorrow), and I used up $32 in catalinas that I earned previously. My total out of pocket was $1.11 for everything!
1 bag of frozen meatballs
2 packages of ground beef
1 package of sausage links
2 packages of ground beef patties
1 package of sausage biscuits (20 in a bag)
1 package pre-cooked bacon
2 banquet frozen meals
3 kid cuisine frozen meals
I found meat that was marked down, some to 40% off, due to date it needed to be sold (tomorrow), and I used up $32 in catalinas that I earned previously. My total out of pocket was $1.11 for everything!
Clarification about Eating Out
Hi, all. On occasion, we do go out to eat, but it's rarely on my dime, which is why you don't see many posts pertaining to restaurant costs! If someone gives me money to pay (my mom or even dh), or we receive money in the mail that wasn't expected, or birthday money, etc., we use that. So, I don't count it against my budget because I am not using my $150 budget. In retrospect, it might have been a good idea to keep track, but I'm just watching my own pennies, and if we're blessed with someone buying take out for us, or getting a bonus in the mail, that's how I treat it! Clarification clear as mud, right? lol
Friday, February 13, 2009
February 11 Budget Update
I picked up my special order today for Clare House! Because of the deals and coupons I had, I needed small items to use as "fillers" to roll my Catalinas! This was my haul:
48 Boxes of Popcorn
100 Cans of Soup
That's all for the pantry. But, in order to take advantage of the sales, and roll my Catalinas, I had to do 18 separate orders! So, I needed "fillers" on each order. This is what I purchased to ensure I had enough to use my Catalinas:
Steak Sauce
Bacon
3 Pork Chops
BBQ Sauce
2 packages of English Muffins (they were buy 1, get 1 free!)
BBQ Shake N Bake
3/4lb Ground Beef
2 Dozen Eggs
My total out pocket, FOR EVERYTHING, including the items for the food pantry, was only $6.53! And, I received three surveys which are worth free bread!! Although not all of this is from my items, I'm going to make it easy and just subtract the entire amount from my budget!
48 Boxes of Popcorn
100 Cans of Soup
That's all for the pantry. But, in order to take advantage of the sales, and roll my Catalinas, I had to do 18 separate orders! So, I needed "fillers" on each order. This is what I purchased to ensure I had enough to use my Catalinas:
Steak Sauce
Bacon
3 Pork Chops
BBQ Sauce
2 packages of English Muffins (they were buy 1, get 1 free!)
BBQ Shake N Bake
3/4lb Ground Beef
2 Dozen Eggs
My total out pocket, FOR EVERYTHING, including the items for the food pantry, was only $6.53! And, I received three surveys which are worth free bread!! Although not all of this is from my items, I'm going to make it easy and just subtract the entire amount from my budget!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
February 10 Budget Update
Wow! This trip had me walking out smiling!!
Jewel
2 gallons milk
2 cartons of OJ
8 boxes of Popcorn
2 boxes of Mac & Cheese
1 box of Spaghetti
1 package of Salisbury steak (frozen meal)
6 packages of Salsa
2 Tostitos
1 Queso Dip
1 bag of Jolly Ranchers
1 loaf French Bread
2 Reese's Whip candy bars
1 Veggie Tray
My receipt shows my total savings of $84.60! My total out of pocket was only $2.62!!!
I used a $10 wine tag good on the milk and juice, a $10 party tray wine tag good on the vegetable tray. I used $1 coupons on both boxes of Mac & Cheese, I had a free coupon for the salisbury steak, and I had a pasta wine tag for the spaghetti! The salsa was on sale for $1, and there was a $1 printable on their website, so those were free, too. I had $2 coupons for the chips, and there was a peelie coupon on the chips to get free queso when you buy two bags! I had complete a store survey, so received my french bread for free, as well, and I used a $1/2 coupon for the candy bars! WHEW! How exciting!!!
Jewel
2 gallons milk
2 cartons of OJ
8 boxes of Popcorn
2 boxes of Mac & Cheese
1 box of Spaghetti
1 package of Salisbury steak (frozen meal)
6 packages of Salsa
2 Tostitos
1 Queso Dip
1 bag of Jolly Ranchers
1 loaf French Bread
2 Reese's Whip candy bars
1 Veggie Tray
My receipt shows my total savings of $84.60! My total out of pocket was only $2.62!!!
I used a $10 wine tag good on the milk and juice, a $10 party tray wine tag good on the vegetable tray. I used $1 coupons on both boxes of Mac & Cheese, I had a free coupon for the salisbury steak, and I had a pasta wine tag for the spaghetti! The salsa was on sale for $1, and there was a $1 printable on their website, so those were free, too. I had $2 coupons for the chips, and there was a peelie coupon on the chips to get free queso when you buy two bags! I had complete a store survey, so received my french bread for free, as well, and I used a $1/2 coupon for the candy bars! WHEW! How exciting!!!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
January 8 Budget Update
I shopped at Jewel and Meijers today!
Jewel
1 Kit Kat
1 Reese's (for the kids)
1 Gallon of Milk
1 2 liter of Soda
1 Edge Shaving Cream
8 twelve packs of Coke products
After all of the store sales and my coupons, my total out of pocket was just $3.25.
Meijers
10 Hand Soaps
2 boxes of Frozen Waffles
5 small boxes of store brand Ibuprofen
1 container of Mixed Fresh Fruit
1 container of Fresh Strawberries
After all of the in-store sales and promotions, and by using three $8 cats I earned previously, I paid a grand total of just 60¢!!! And, I earned back another three $8 cats! AWESOME!
Jewel
1 Kit Kat
1 Reese's (for the kids)
1 Gallon of Milk
1 2 liter of Soda
1 Edge Shaving Cream
8 twelve packs of Coke products
After all of the store sales and my coupons, my total out of pocket was just $3.25.
Meijers
10 Hand Soaps
2 boxes of Frozen Waffles
5 small boxes of store brand Ibuprofen
1 container of Mixed Fresh Fruit
1 container of Fresh Strawberries
After all of the in-store sales and promotions, and by using three $8 cats I earned previously, I paid a grand total of just 60¢!!! And, I earned back another three $8 cats! AWESOME!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
February 7 Budget Update
I shopped at Meijer and Jewel today.
Meijer
5 Ibuprofen
1 Gallon Milk
5 double packs Toothbrushes
1 Coffeemate Creamer
2 small cans Coffee
My total out of pocket was $2.66. I used four $8 catalinas, and received two $8 catalinas back. Two of my orders didn't generate a catalina as I expected, so the amazingly nice customer service rep gave me back that money on a gift card to use next time.
Jewel
3 Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate
7 Healthy Choice Soup
I used my previous $10 catalina, and paid 10¢. I also received another $10 catalina.
Jewel, again
8 ACTII Popcorn
1 Grape Crush (yum!)
2 Culinary Circle Pizzas
The pizza was on sale for $3.99, and I had two $3 coupons. I also used my $10 cat from my previous order, and paid $1.20 out of pocket. I also earned another $10 catalina!
I also received a survey on my receipt! When I complete the survey, I'll be entitled to free french bread! Yea!
Meijer
5 Ibuprofen
1 Gallon Milk
5 double packs Toothbrushes
1 Coffeemate Creamer
2 small cans Coffee
My total out of pocket was $2.66. I used four $8 catalinas, and received two $8 catalinas back. Two of my orders didn't generate a catalina as I expected, so the amazingly nice customer service rep gave me back that money on a gift card to use next time.
Jewel
3 Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate
7 Healthy Choice Soup
I used my previous $10 catalina, and paid 10¢. I also received another $10 catalina.
Jewel, again
8 ACTII Popcorn
1 Grape Crush (yum!)
2 Culinary Circle Pizzas
The pizza was on sale for $3.99, and I had two $3 coupons. I also used my $10 cat from my previous order, and paid $1.20 out of pocket. I also earned another $10 catalina!
I also received a survey on my receipt! When I complete the survey, I'll be entitled to free french bread! Yea!
February 6 Budget Update
Well, as you can see from yesterday's update, I've already passed the $150 target. However, I have a lot of wine tags, and have $50 in gift cards and cats to use, and have free coupons, too. The current Con Agra deal will cost me some cash out of pocket, due to tax, but they are items that are shelf stable that will last a while!
I only did two transactions today that counted against me!
Jewel
1 Box Culinary Circle Cookies
10 Healthy Choice Soups
I used a $1 coupon on the cookies, and four 45¢/2 coupons on the soup. I also used my $10 catalina from my previous purchase, and paid 33¢ out of pocket! I also received another $10 cat for buying the soup.
Jewel, again
8 boxes ACTII popcorn
2 32oz jars of Grape Jelly
The popcorn was on sale for $1 and the jelly was on sale for $1.25 each. I used my $10 cat from my previous order, paid 61¢ out of pocket, and earned another $10 cat for buying the popcorn.
I also have been purchasing coke products for my children's school's PTO. They needed 38 twelve packs. By combining sale prices, in-store promotions and wine tags, I was able to purchase all 38 for under $20... a little bit more than 50¢ each. They were thrilled with the savings, and now have the opportunity to make more of a profit on the sales of the soda!!
I only did two transactions today that counted against me!
Jewel
1 Box Culinary Circle Cookies
10 Healthy Choice Soups
I used a $1 coupon on the cookies, and four 45¢/2 coupons on the soup. I also used my $10 catalina from my previous purchase, and paid 33¢ out of pocket! I also received another $10 cat for buying the soup.
Jewel, again
8 boxes ACTII popcorn
2 32oz jars of Grape Jelly
The popcorn was on sale for $1 and the jelly was on sale for $1.25 each. I used my $10 cat from my previous order, paid 61¢ out of pocket, and earned another $10 cat for buying the popcorn.
I also have been purchasing coke products for my children's school's PTO. They needed 38 twelve packs. By combining sale prices, in-store promotions and wine tags, I was able to purchase all 38 for under $20... a little bit more than 50¢ each. They were thrilled with the savings, and now have the opportunity to make more of a profit on the sales of the soda!!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
February 5 Budget Update
Jewel
4 Chocolate Milk
10 Cans of Soup
The milk was buy 1, get 1 free, but I had to pay a deposit of 85¢ on each one (they are glass), and I'll get that back when I return them. I used five 45¢/2 coupons for the soup, and a $10 wine tag good on the milk. I paid $9.11 out of pocket, but received a $10 Catalina for buying the soup!
4 Chocolate Milk
10 Cans of Soup
The milk was buy 1, get 1 free, but I had to pay a deposit of 85¢ on each one (they are glass), and I'll get that back when I return them. I used five 45¢/2 coupons for the soup, and a $10 wine tag good on the milk. I paid $9.11 out of pocket, but received a $10 Catalina for buying the soup!
February 4 Budget Update
I visited Meijer and Jewel today!
Meijer
10 Hand Soap
2 Tear Free Shampoos
2 Packages of Q-tips
I used two $8 Catalinas, and paid $2.43 out of pocket. I also earned another 2 Catalinas!
Jewel
1 Culinary Circle Pizza
1 2-liter Dr. Pepper
3 BBQ Sauce
12 twelve packs of Coke Products
I used a $3 winetag on pizza, and got the 2-liter free for buying the soda. I also used three $10 winetags on the soda. I paid $8.56 out of pocket.
Meijer
10 Hand Soap
2 Tear Free Shampoos
2 Packages of Q-tips
I used two $8 Catalinas, and paid $2.43 out of pocket. I also earned another 2 Catalinas!
Jewel
1 Culinary Circle Pizza
1 2-liter Dr. Pepper
3 BBQ Sauce
12 twelve packs of Coke Products
I used a $3 winetag on pizza, and got the 2-liter free for buying the soda. I also used three $10 winetags on the soda. I paid $8.56 out of pocket.
February 3 Budget Update
Today was a busy shopping day! I visited both Meijers and Jewel!
Meijers
12 Protein Whey Packets
13 Hand Soaps
2 Shaving Cream
2 Candy Bars (needed fillers)
1 Package of gum (my 2 yr. old opened it before I could stop her, so we bought it!)
5 small containers of Epsom Salt
1.2# Roast Beef
2 small boxes Alcohol Swabs
2 two packs Toothbrushes
1 tube kid's Toothpaste
4 Dental Floss
1 Toenail Clipper
My total out of pocket was $21.86. I used four $8 Catalinas, but I earned eight more!
Jewel
I bought a deli platter on sale for $12.99. There was a coupon in the sales ad that stated I could get an 8 piece bucket of chicken for free if I bought the deli platter! Well, lucky for me, I had a $10 winetag good on any deli platter, so I paid $2.99 for the platter, got the chicken free, and then added on the two sides and rolls with the chicken for $3! My total cost for everything was only $6.37 and fed my family of five for two meals!
Meijers
12 Protein Whey Packets
13 Hand Soaps
2 Shaving Cream
2 Candy Bars (needed fillers)
1 Package of gum (my 2 yr. old opened it before I could stop her, so we bought it!)
5 small containers of Epsom Salt
1.2# Roast Beef
2 small boxes Alcohol Swabs
2 two packs Toothbrushes
1 tube kid's Toothpaste
4 Dental Floss
1 Toenail Clipper
My total out of pocket was $21.86. I used four $8 Catalinas, but I earned eight more!
Jewel
I bought a deli platter on sale for $12.99. There was a coupon in the sales ad that stated I could get an 8 piece bucket of chicken for free if I bought the deli platter! Well, lucky for me, I had a $10 winetag good on any deli platter, so I paid $2.99 for the platter, got the chicken free, and then added on the two sides and rolls with the chicken for $3! My total cost for everything was only $6.37 and fed my family of five for two meals!
February 2 Budget Update
Jewel
One loaf of Jewel brand French Bread
12 twelve packs of Coke Products
I used a free coupon for the bread (store survey), and three $10 winetags. Tax was $2.55 bringing my total out of pocket to $6.55. I also received another survey good for another loaf of free french bread!
Jewel
1 Sara Lee Bread
2 Fuze Banana Drinks
1 Gallon Milk
12 twelve packs of Coke Products
I had a coupon for $1 off my milk when I bought bread, and I used a coupon for free bread. The Fuze drinks were also buy 1, get 1 free, and I used three $10 wine tags! Tax was $2.38 bringing my total to $8.37 out of pocket!
Total out of pocket for February 2: $14.92
One loaf of Jewel brand French Bread
12 twelve packs of Coke Products
I used a free coupon for the bread (store survey), and three $10 winetags. Tax was $2.55 bringing my total out of pocket to $6.55. I also received another survey good for another loaf of free french bread!
Jewel
1 Sara Lee Bread
2 Fuze Banana Drinks
1 Gallon Milk
12 twelve packs of Coke Products
I had a coupon for $1 off my milk when I bought bread, and I used a coupon for free bread. The Fuze drinks were also buy 1, get 1 free, and I used three $10 wine tags! Tax was $2.38 bringing my total to $8.37 out of pocket!
Total out of pocket for February 2: $14.92
February 1 Budget Update
I decided to run by Meijers today, also! They were offering a promotion on health and beauty items, and I wanted to take advantage of the sales!
20 Hand Soaps
1 Gallon Milk
My total out of pocket was $23.81. But, I earned four $8 catalinas, actually making a profit of $8.19.
20 Hand Soaps
1 Gallon Milk
My total out of pocket was $23.81. But, I earned four $8 catalinas, actually making a profit of $8.19.
February 1 Budget Update
It's a new month! We're starting with $150 cash, again, but looking at this week's ads, we may hit that almost right away! As I mentioned a couple of days ago, I've been shopping crazily, and am now going to play catch up with receipts, so we'll all see how I'm doing at the same time! lol
I started by spending $66.50 on winetags. I know, it's a huge chunk of my budget, but it'll net me over $400 (yes, $400) on beverages, so it was an investment that I was willing to make... the winetags will work on soda, milk, and some juices, so with a family of five, it was a good opportunity to be able to stock pile a lot of items that we'll use over the next several months.
I did only one transaction today at Jewel:
Twelve 12 packs of Coke Products
The soda was on sale 3/$11, and for ever $20 you spent, you'd get an instant $5 off. By purchasing twelve, I earned the instant savings twice! Original price was $44 plus tax minus the instant $10 taking me to $34. I used a $3 catalina that I earned previously, and three $10 winetags (the above mentioned tags). My total was $1 plus tax of $2.39, for a grand total of $3.39 out of pocket! This is for twelve 12 packs of soda! Even with the cost of the tags, the cost is approx. 65¢ for each twelve pack! That's a great deal!!
Total out of pocket is $69.89!
I started by spending $66.50 on winetags. I know, it's a huge chunk of my budget, but it'll net me over $400 (yes, $400) on beverages, so it was an investment that I was willing to make... the winetags will work on soda, milk, and some juices, so with a family of five, it was a good opportunity to be able to stock pile a lot of items that we'll use over the next several months.
I did only one transaction today at Jewel:
Twelve 12 packs of Coke Products
The soda was on sale 3/$11, and for ever $20 you spent, you'd get an instant $5 off. By purchasing twelve, I earned the instant savings twice! Original price was $44 plus tax minus the instant $10 taking me to $34. I used a $3 catalina that I earned previously, and three $10 winetags (the above mentioned tags). My total was $1 plus tax of $2.39, for a grand total of $3.39 out of pocket! This is for twelve 12 packs of soda! Even with the cost of the tags, the cost is approx. 65¢ for each twelve pack! That's a great deal!!
Total out of pocket is $69.89!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Hello!
Hi, everyone!!
It's already February 5th, and I know it's been several days since my last post. It's certainly not because I haven't been shopping, though. The deals have been in abundance, and I've spent an incredible about of time (and money!) shopping this week!
I have yet to sit down and figure out my receipts, so it'll be a surprise to all of us to see what I've purchased, what I've gotten, and if I have any money left for February (yikes!).
How are all of you doing? Several people emailed me at the beginning of January and said you wanted to take on this challenge, too! How's it working for you??
Kimberly
It's already February 5th, and I know it's been several days since my last post. It's certainly not because I haven't been shopping, though. The deals have been in abundance, and I've spent an incredible about of time (and money!) shopping this week!
I have yet to sit down and figure out my receipts, so it'll be a surprise to all of us to see what I've purchased, what I've gotten, and if I have any money left for February (yikes!).
How are all of you doing? Several people emailed me at the beginning of January and said you wanted to take on this challenge, too! How's it working for you??
Kimberly
Monday, February 2, 2009
Free Shipping at Current!
Here's a great deal from Current! Free shipping with a $40 order.
I LOVE their products!!!
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