tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13279044621254562132024-03-05T10:48:01.105-08:00envirosavingslive green. save green.Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.comBlogger242125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-23136772169317474552009-10-20T06:53:00.000-07:002009-10-20T07:07:18.333-07:00Deals too good to pass up!In between checking temperatures and swapping out cold washclothes to my oldest son (who can't seem to kick this cold) I decided it was time to get my coupons back in order and open up the paper. My coupon binder was totally laughing at me.....mocking my inability to stay organized the last month.....or two. I showed him! And with great timing. There are some excellent deals to be had this week. For lack of time I'm going to leave out the graphics and just highlights the deals.<br /><br />At Meijer: <br />Sara Lee pre-sliced deli meat is $3 -$3 printable coupon available a few weeks ago = FREE<br />Boxed Jell-o is 0.45 -0.50MFC available in the Kraft Food and Family magazine, doubled = FREE<br />10 pounds of potatoes are on sale for $1.69 making them less than 17cents a pound!<br />Aunt Millies ButterTop bread is on sale for 0.99 -0.50MFC from a summer insert, doubled =FREE<br />Hunts and Rotel Tomatoes are on sale for .79 a can. Not a great price, but I needed to stock up.<br />Purex Free and Clear detergent is on sale 2.99 -0.35MFC doubled =2.29<br /><br />At CVS: Finally a monemaker!!!<br />Glade Candles and Reed Diffusers are on sale 6.99 + 6.99 ECB's = FREE. Plus use a $3MFC in last Sunday's paper to make $3. <br /><br />Don't forget to go <a href="http://minuteclinic.com/flu/SmartSavingsFluMC.swf">here</a> to get your $5/$25 coupon! Let's see your scenarios using this coupon to make even more money!<br /><br />These are just the best deals I found. Please let me know if I missed anything.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791378167171448714noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-22842758591373756922009-09-01T05:36:00.000-07:002009-09-04T11:38:45.917-07:00I see free veggies in your future...<div><br /></div><div><img src="http://www.bettycrocker.com/products/green-giant/images/product-group-valley-fresh-steamers.gif" width="325" height="137" alt="Valley Fresh Steamers™" /></div><a href="http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20">Coupons.com</a> has just reloaded their coupons and there is a .50/1 Green Giant Steamers coupon which will mean FREE veggies next week since they will be on sale 10/$10, 11th free at Meijer. You can print twice from each computer.<div><br /></div><div>Also go <a href="http://www.smartsource.com">here</a>, <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com">here</a> and <a href="http://www.eatbetteramerica.com">here</a> to print more.<br /><div><br /></div><div>There are also 1.00/1 Cascadian Farms and 1.00/2 Muir Glen available.</div><div><br /></div><div>15 oz. Muir Glen canned tomatoes are on clearance at Meijer for 1.81 which would make them 1.31 each after coupon, and they are 1.99 every day at Whole Foods so you may be able to get them even cheaper with a sale there.</div></div>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-57961206540591041202009-08-30T11:33:00.000-07:002009-08-30T11:46:06.229-07:00Moneymaker at CVS<img src="http://a1468.g.akamai.net/f/1468/580/1d/pics.Drugstore.com/prodimg/212600/300.JPG" width="300" height="300" alt="The Fragrance Collection by Glade - Soy Based Candle, Currants & Acai - 10 oz" /><br /><br />This week at CVS, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">The Fragrance Collection by Glade</span> 3-wick candles and reed diffusers (great stocking stuffers!) are 6.99 and earn back the full 6.99 in ECBs. <a href="http://www.rightathome.com/offers/0908-fragrance-collection/Default.aspx?email=">Go here</a> to sign up and print a coupon for 2.00 off. You'll pay 4.99 + tax and earn back 6.99 in ECBs, which you can use on just about anything in the store. Or, if you have 6.99 in ECBs, purchase another $2 item and pay with the 6.99 ECB. You'll end up just paying tax for two items. <div><br /></div><div>I bought a pack of Pampers (on sale for 9.99, used a 1.00/1) and a candle. I used a 3.00/1 from All You magazine, paid with a random assortment of ECBs and ended up paying around 1.04 I think out of pocket. Plus I got that 6.99 back.<br /><div><div><br /></div><div>Also, don't forget to scan your CVS card at the little coupon machines if your store has them. I got some really great coupons today, and remember that CVS permits you to use one CVS coupon AND one manufacturer's coupon per item for even greater savings.</div></div></div>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-50759779703078032522009-08-17T18:36:00.000-07:002009-08-17T19:23:43.571-07:00The Grocery Game. And Whole Foods, friends.Laziness has gotten the best of me and I've been<a href="http://www.TheGroceryGame.com/"> Grocery Gaming</a> for a little while now. I'm finding that it's well worth the money for me (Under $1.90 a week total for Kroger and Whole Foods lists). Right now you can do a four-week Grocery Game trial for FREE. If you decide to give it a try and want to put a referral I'd be cool with you using me. You know. If you must. (cassiebrabbs at hotmail dot com)<br /><br />Now on to what will probably be my only shopping trip for the week, minus tomorrow's produce delivery which I'll get to momentarily.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllgB4aHtDc7Wsfjs5YobCfxDHgQ0H9mwmP2pI92X7WRBGYlQtw0w-XQJQLvrFuD_Pf_Pnb5MQruwF6dq2TAx_Z1ZctEiTj5ibq08uCcuYdmGAt2v0ef0jiZWTMDKtNvSpECT7q8SJJJ8/s1600-h/DSCN2667.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllgB4aHtDc7Wsfjs5YobCfxDHgQ0H9mwmP2pI92X7WRBGYlQtw0w-XQJQLvrFuD_Pf_Pnb5MQruwF6dq2TAx_Z1ZctEiTj5ibq08uCcuYdmGAt2v0ef0jiZWTMDKtNvSpECT7q8SJJJ8/s320/DSCN2667.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371121764771976194" /></a><br /><br />(2) Wolfgang Puck pizzas @ 4.00 each<div>(2) Envirokids bars @ 3.00, used 1.50/2 Whole Deal</div><div>(1) 365 tortilla chips @ 2.69</div><div>(2) Annie's cheddar bunnies 12 oz @ 3.00 each</div><div>(3) Annie's graham bunnies 7.5 oz @ 2.00 each</div><div>1.47 lb. organic grapes @ 1.99/lb = 2.93</div><div>1.73 lb. organic local zucchini @ 1.49/lb. = 2.58</div><div>(1) organic grapefruit @ 1.71</div><div>(1) organic tomato @ .66</div><div>3 lbs. organic yellow onions @ 2.49</div><div>(1) Mother's rice cakes @ 1.99</div><div>(1) Stonyfield Farm organic smoothie 4 ct. @ 3.00</div><div>(4) Annie's mac and cheese @ 1.25, used .75/2 from Whole Deal</div><div>16 oz. organic lentils @ 2.39</div><div>(1) organic lasagna noodles @ 3.00</div><div>(1) Organic Valley milk @ 3.79, used 1.00/1 printable</div><div>(1) Wholesome Valley organic cheese slices @ 3.69</div><div>(1) Mrs. Meyer's dryer sheets (Geranium... I want to live in them.) @ 7.39, used 2.00/1 Whole Deal</div><div>(1) Maranatha creamy almond butter @ 5.99, used 1.00/1 Whole Deal</div><div>(1) Seventh Generation dishwasher soap @ 3.99, used 1.00/1 printable</div><div><br /></div><div>Also got a .30 bag refund.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Total Spent:</span> 72.60 </div><div><br /></div><div>My <a href="http://www.doortodoororganics.com">Door-to-Door Organics</a> delivery tomorrow should consist of:</div><div>Bananas</div><div>Red Grapes</div><div>Pink Lady Apples</div><div>Valencia Oranges</div><div>Broccoli</div><div>English Cucumbers</div><div>Grape Tomatoes</div><div>Romaine Lettuce</div><div>Yellow Squash</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Total:</span> 23.00</div>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-5535010110084573292009-08-15T03:44:00.000-07:002009-08-17T18:43:22.840-07:00Probably not worth $10, but FREE is FREE--Schwan's Deal<div>Schwan's is doing a promo for $10 off any order. If you pick an item under $10 there's no delivery fee. no tip. no taxes. totally free--and, i figured, no worse for the environment since the truck is always in my neighborhood anyway. I haven't tried this yet, but it was free since the cost of the item was under $10--new customers only and there's lots to choose from. If you don't want to subscribe to their service just ask them to add you to their "will call" list. My delivery man was totally nice--and I've always heard wonderful things about their treat/desserts (which is why i chose a frozen veggie dish--I have no willpower if goodies are in my house).</div><div><a href="http://www.schwans.com/promos/freefood/freeFoodBegin.aspx">Here's</a> the link. enjoy.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6svmNDm4b6oFU-taWymlVYM75Gwe3dLu8jk2iLsLp9xGdtmzu5vm2lyn_57PXxJjXGo0qqPHTb1D1H_p_4wR2s8wCO5xy0TeCdtBk7gq78CdEOPXhhSRbkfhC21OAMkVu_2CbknDWkuiJ/s1600-h/schwan's+freebie.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6svmNDm4b6oFU-taWymlVYM75Gwe3dLu8jk2iLsLp9xGdtmzu5vm2lyn_57PXxJjXGo0qqPHTb1D1H_p_4wR2s8wCO5xy0TeCdtBk7gq78CdEOPXhhSRbkfhC21OAMkVu_2CbknDWkuiJ/s320/schwan's+freebie.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370139919539748258" /></a>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767520247309364236noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-37766562157445091632009-08-12T13:56:00.000-07:002009-08-12T19:11:55.825-07:00Walgreens Wipes...Time to stock up on baby wipes. There are Walgreen's back to school books at their store with a store coupon for $2 off any Huggies Wipes (>64ct.)--use this with a manufacturer's coupon for a great deal.<div>Also, a few of their toothbrushes are clearanced out making them super cheap and if you do the Register Rewards program (which I do not...yet anyway) this could be a MM--you are supposed to get $6RR with 3 reach toothbrushes.</div><div><br /></div><div>My transaction today is a total mystery. I don't know what happened at all, but I think it all worked out in the end....here's what happened.</div><div>FIVE packs Huggies Wipes @ 2.79 each--gave FIVE $0.50 mfr Qs and used the $2 off Walgreens Q</div><div>TWO Medium Reach toothbrushes clearanced to $1.09 each--used TWO $0.50 any Reach mfr Q</div><div>ONE Reach twinpack clearanced to $1.59--used $1.00 any Reach toothbrush mfr Q</div><div><br /></div><div>I lost my receipt, so don't know the original total, but after the Reach Qs were deducted and the Walgreen's Huggies Q (you only need one Q for any number of packs)--the total was $1.52. wth? He gave me back all my Huggies mannies saying they wouldn't scan--probably b/c I was only paying the tax on these items at this point, but I don't know. I've never done Walgreen's bargain shopping before, and looking back I'm sure it was an error, but I can thank my 3 year old for making me very rushed and basically running out of the store as soon as possible--otherwise, I probably would've realized the error. the RRs never printed for the toothbrushes, but that's OK b/c I got<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> 4 toothbrushes and 5 packs of wipes for $1.52</span> and I have no idea why. I'll use Cassie's "good coupon karma" as an explanation.....but I'm going to do this again anyway b/c it's a good deal, even without the error--technically, the packs of wipes should be $0.29 each after store Q and manny, so I'll pay better attention next time ;) so, run out and stock up if you need some wipes--my store still had a bunch left....oh, and the coupons say $1 off on one side and $2 off on the other, but they do, indeed, take $2 off. happy wiping!</div><div>edited to add: the walgreen's Qs expire 8-31-09 according to various website. thanks to babycheapskate for the headsup on the deal.</div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767520247309364236noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-49031870008427282302009-08-09T17:08:00.000-07:002009-08-09T17:29:06.356-07:00Starting the week with a bang.I haven't been posting my shopping trips as much here lately and I'm sorry for sucking in that department. Honestly, I haven't found too many great deals worth sharing. So I've just been plugging away, grabbing the deals when I see 'em but mostly just buying fresh produce. I did a bit of Whole Foods shopping last week, and when I was checking out I ran into an Envirosavings reader. (Hi, Shannon!) Well, actually she's my husband's co-worker but she said she reads here so I pretended I was cool for a second.<br /><br />Moving on.<br /><br />Thanks to Jessica's earlier post, I was able to do very well at CVS this morning:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_crk_ygqH_4tH1sLXVANVYDAFs7um8yd6XcGMXJ9_ebQm2EyRb6XPfDtRAiux8bC-Jq2Y4mIdEh9MM2g7_cH6ry6cjgWmBe4s7JNke-nrnNrjlNvPpwxuSMiQR3TWKWzTcam6SRp35o/s1600-h/DSCN2521.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_crk_ygqH_4tH1sLXVANVYDAFs7um8yd6XcGMXJ9_ebQm2EyRb6XPfDtRAiux8bC-Jq2Y4mIdEh9MM2g7_cH6ry6cjgWmBe4s7JNke-nrnNrjlNvPpwxuSMiQR3TWKWzTcam6SRp35o/s320/DSCN2521.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368120768423458674" /></a><br /><br />(2) Huggies @ 9.00 each, used (2) 1.50/1, earned 4 ECBs<br />(1) Revlon makeup @ 9.99, used 1.00/1, earned 9.99 ECBs<br />(1) Bic Soleil cartridge @ 6.99, used 3.00/1, earned 3 ECBs (I still have a bazillion of these razors when they were giving them away last summer and fall.)<br />(1) CVS batteries- FREE with August coupon<br />(2) Snickers bars @ 1.00, used 1.00/2<br />(1) Contour meter @ 14.99, used 14.99 coupon, earned 5 ECBs (Thanks, Jill!)<br />(1) paper @ 1.75<br /><br />I used the $5/$25 that Jess mentioned, and paid with just under 17 ECBs. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Paid 10.50 oop</span> and got back 21.99 in ECBs. That's like paying 5.25 per pack of diapers and getting everything else for free. Total score.<br /><br />Then, Kroger:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVxNJ-DmbFSIi_AmOvKexwzsche6iBxuDbgWvKWhW6WPAiyfgSfPo8jtj9lhFRJvgoC_pfMoenjq32t0u15l178G7MANaxZk7FFzRXOhx7Uec_bhMlzyCQS2L_YknbXLcaX75EYHF3sg/s1600-h/DSCN2523.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVxNJ-DmbFSIi_AmOvKexwzsche6iBxuDbgWvKWhW6WPAiyfgSfPo8jtj9lhFRJvgoC_pfMoenjq32t0u15l178G7MANaxZk7FFzRXOhx7Uec_bhMlzyCQS2L_YknbXLcaX75EYHF3sg/s320/DSCN2523.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368122496187267234" /></a><br /><br />(4) pints blueberries @ 1.00 each<br />(1) Horizon organic processed cheese product (nassssty, but for some reason processed cheese product is the only kind my kids will eat on grilled cheese.) @ 4.59 (!) <br />(6) Santa Cruz organic beverages @ 1.50, used .75/1 coupons<br />(3) Tide free @ 5.88, used 1.00/1 coupons<br />(1) Cascade @ 3.99, used 1.00/1<br /><br />$4 came off my total for the Buy 4, Get $4 off P&G promo, which made the Tide 3.88 each and the Cascade 1.99.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Total spent:</span> 27.17<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Total saved:</span> 35.98Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-26406798209613229962009-08-08T08:05:00.000-07:002009-08-10T07:50:15.452-07:00cvs scenarios...(starting tomorrow)<div>These ideas include the 5/25 you can find<a href="http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/images/promotions/landingpages/rx/rx09030_readyfill/index.html?WT.mc_id=FH_080809_CVSHome_Ready%20Fill" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none;"> </span></a><a href="http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/images/promotions/landingpages/rx/rx09030_readyfill/index.html?WT.mc_id=FH_080809_CVSHome_Ready%20Fill">here</a>. This coupon says "one per customer. one time use only" so make it count! I bought an awful lot of $1/2 snickers Qs when I heard about the candy deal this week (sale for $1 for 2, buy $15 worth and get $5 ECBs, so with my Qs it's a $5 MM--the Qs were awfully expensive, but we will get reimbursed for the snickers as they are a fundraiser item for my husband's school group, so don't think I'm going to eat so many <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">150</span> snickers)</div><div><br /></div><div>My scenario:</div><div>2 huggies @ $18 for 2 packs</div><div>30 snickers @ $1 for 2 = $15--total = $33 plus tax.</div><div>pay with 5/25, 15 x $1/2 snickers Q, 2 X $1.50/1 huggies Q = <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">$ 10 OOP</span> (will pay with ECBs, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">get back $9 in ECBs</span>---$5 from the candy and $4 from the huggies) --not too early to start getting ready for halloween either!</div><div><br /></div><div>Other options to combine with the huggies and the 5/25 include the contour meter if you have a Q to get another MM, Revlon Colorstay mineral Mousse makeup ($1MM after insert Q and ECBs)--thanks to iheartcvs for the headsup on the ad!</div><div><br /></div><div>Update: great CVS run for me today! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">I started out with only $21 in ECBs</span>. I bought:</div><div>2 packs huggies = $18</div><div>1 bic soliel refill packs = $6.99</div><div>1 Neutrogena makeup = $9.99</div><div>1 Revlon colorstay = $9.99</div><div>120 candy bars, variety = $60</div><div>broke into 4 transactions. paid with a 5/25, 4/20, 4/20 and $3 soliel Q from today's paper, $3 neutrogena Q, $3 worth of huggies mannys, $2 Huggies CVS Q, $1 Revlon Qs, $60 in candy Qs and tons of ECBs. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Paid $3.50 OOP total for all 4 transactions</span> (on a gift card actually) and have more ECBs than when I started ($28). The candy is in a box taped closed and hidden by my husband and the receipts are with them, so I can't get into the specifics, but the OOP was just over $3 for sure. They are designated for fundraising for his school. To be honest, I paid $20 for the candy coupons, so even adding that in, it's a great deal, but I would never have any need for 120 candy bars, but they sure made the $/$$ Qs useful today.</div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767520247309364236noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-66564519943819039192009-08-02T06:19:00.001-07:002009-08-02T06:39:52.282-07:00Cheap diapers at CVSI had big plans to begin potty-learning with my youngest. She's started telling me when she needs to go poopy so I figured I'd put the little potty in the living room and keep asking. So far she sits on the potty without incident. She makes a grunting noise, asks for her diaper back on and promptly poops in it.<br /><br />So we aren't quite there.<br /><br />Thankfully, CVS is running a great ECB deal on Pampers this week, especially if you have $/$$ coupons. (Check your email if you're signed up; if not, go <a href="https://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/user/signup.jsp">here</a> to sign up and start getting coupons emailed to you. Make sure you click the box that says "Yes, please flood my inbox." They really won't though.)<br /><br />Pampers are 2/$20 and when you buy 2 you'll earn back 5 ECBs. Use 1.00/1 coupons from today's P&G insert. Some areas had this same coupon insert in their weekly Red Plum mailer also.<br /><br />Additionally, Blink eye drops are 7.99 and earning back 7.99 in ECBs, making them free. There is a 3.00/1 coupon in today's paper which will give you $3 overage.<br /><br />According to various sources, if you stop in at the pharmacy and ask about their Ready Fill program you should receive a booklet with coupons, including a $4/$20. So do that and then do this transaction:<br /><br />(2) Pampers @ 10.00 each<br />(1) Blink tears @ 7.99<br /> Use: $4/$20, 1.00/1 Pampers, 3.00/1 Blink<br />Also use 13 ECBs if you've got 'em.<br /><br />You'll spend 5.99 + tax and earn back 12.99 ECBs. That's just $3 per jumbo pack of diapers!<br /><br />Also be on the lookout for CVS Baby Club coupons all over CVS. When you enroll in CVS's baby club you'll earn 10 ECBs for every $100 you spend on diapers and wipes. <br /><br />Here's what I did this morning:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9sNqUX_jq0tUHCwDQ4u7V0vadSFnwDEoZwED9eJohJoHOLgmtTzx4NYE8D5-8MQnAipLSY2Jgz_79nKtB4ZdBa_a7ltcphxUZrByV39c48pe1racZQ-hNlNyTOwQVIUoD-buOJaso3Xk/s1600-h/Photo+34.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9sNqUX_jq0tUHCwDQ4u7V0vadSFnwDEoZwED9eJohJoHOLgmtTzx4NYE8D5-8MQnAipLSY2Jgz_79nKtB4ZdBa_a7ltcphxUZrByV39c48pe1racZQ-hNlNyTOwQVIUoD-buOJaso3Xk/s320/Photo+34.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365359508965500786" /></a><br /><br />(2) Pampers @ 10.00 each<br />(1) Blink @ 7.99<br />(2) CVS glue sticks @ .99 each<br />(2) Caliber notebooks @ .99 each<br /><br />Used $5/$30 <br />(2) 1.00/1 Pampers<br />3.00/1 Blink<br />18.79 in ECBs<br /><br />Paid 4.66 oop, earned back 16.95 ECBsCassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-70406037862796442502009-07-29T13:15:00.000-07:002009-07-29T13:20:19.328-07:00Fruits and veggiesOur weekly <a href="http://www.doortodoororganics.com">Door To Door Organics</a> delivery consisted of the following organic produce:<br /><br />(3) bananas<br />(2) avocados<br />(1) lb. strawberries<br />(2) valencia oranges<br />(1) mango<br />1.5 lbs. yellow squash<br />(1) green pepper<br /><br />Total: 23.00<br /><br />We also stopped at a produce stand yesterday and purchased: <br /><br />(6) ears of locally grown corn<br />(2) peaches, which were not local but were promptly consumed by my children.<br /><br />Total: 3.50<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Total-total: </span>26.50Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-4747900839489768832009-07-29T12:54:00.000-07:002009-07-29T13:15:28.294-07:00This week's Kroger trip.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB4jA6F7Qd2xh8nOhq0isediMfEhfQk40joCt3UHcgDh7iyhId2aVffVtd58r8vkEYEgqYulMBahcpysFDN0bj8au8u-6zP0vk_zAboJkOnxe_Czm7PC8iu1QvdxMnw4RGBNOyByY-1Kk/s1600-h/Photo+24.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB4jA6F7Qd2xh8nOhq0isediMfEhfQk40joCt3UHcgDh7iyhId2aVffVtd58r8vkEYEgqYulMBahcpysFDN0bj8au8u-6zP0vk_zAboJkOnxe_Czm7PC8iu1QvdxMnw4RGBNOyByY-1Kk/s320/Photo+24.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363973229675439250" /></a><br /><br />(1) organic milk @ 2.99<br />(6) Horizon organic milk singles @ 1.00 each, used 1.00/3 coupons<br />(2) Cascadian Farms organic steamer veggies @ 2.50 each, used 1.00/1 coupons<br />(2) Van's organic waffles @ 2.50 each, used 1.00/2<br />(1) red pepper @ 1.67<br />(1) pint Michigan blueberries @ 1.48<br />(1) lemon juice @ .99<br />(1) Danactiv yogurt @ 1.88, used 1.00/1<br />(3) Clif ZBars @ 3/$2, used 1.00/3<br />(1) Oral-B toothbrush @ 1.00, FREE after 1.00/1<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Total spent:</span> 19.92<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Total saved:</span> 20.17Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-74199048856386633672009-07-29T12:41:00.000-07:002009-07-29T12:53:55.895-07:00Yet another Meijer post.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfT3VL70RRUo9PEKZPYomLRpuBtUm7A8EUPD0d60A4byfbxWJDCWaqKDTgC-GzKndbywan4yxTo0MGXZ18JrWOPTHukFQZu7wjPKMz-NmUuczzREnxWVO0u9_WqLiP1wU7cdYyBTx9qf0/s1600-h/Photo+23.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfT3VL70RRUo9PEKZPYomLRpuBtUm7A8EUPD0d60A4byfbxWJDCWaqKDTgC-GzKndbywan4yxTo0MGXZ18JrWOPTHukFQZu7wjPKMz-NmUuczzREnxWVO0u9_WqLiP1wU7cdYyBTx9qf0/s320/Photo+23.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363969681027336274" /></a><br /><br />1 lb. organic carrots @ 1.99<br />(2) organic mushrooms @ 1.00<br />(2) organic nectarines @1.58<br />1 lb. organic cherries @ 2.99<br />(3) 28 oz. cans organic tomatoes @ 1.50 each<br />(1) celery @ 1.00<br />(2) Dole salad blends @ 1.00 each, FREE plus overage after 1.50/2 manu q and 1.00/2 <a href="http://www.meijermealbox.com">Mealbox</a> q<br />(2) Silk soy milk @ 2.99 each, used 1.25/2 and 1.00/2 Mealbox q <br />(1) cage free eggs @ 3.19, used .50/1<br />(1) Pillsbury grands @ 1.00, used .35/1<br />(8) Land O'Lakes spreadable butter @ 1.00, got all for FREE after .50/1 (separate transactions)<br />(1) Aunt Millie's bread @ 1.00, used .35/1<br />(2) Meijer Naturals salsa @ 1.00 each<br />(1) Ben and Jerry's flipped ice cream @ 2.49, used .75/1<br />(3) Ben and Jerry's pints @ 2.49 each, used 1.00/2, got back a 2.00 oyno cat<br />(2) Aunt Millie's bagels @ 2.00 each<br />(2) Kashi frozen pizzas @ 4.99 each, used 1.00/1 coupons<br /><br />I had 4.20 in bottle refunds from recent get togethers/parties/beer drinking at our house.<br />I used a 4.00 oyno I had from the cheese deal I guess.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Total spent:</span> 34.57<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Total saved:</span>37.22Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-31349924584057851412009-07-28T09:00:00.000-07:002009-07-28T09:15:07.667-07:00More Meijer Deals<span id="ctl00_cphRightPane_journalaction_ctl00_incDisplayTextEntry_ctl00_formviewDisplay_Label1"><p>This week seems to be a great week to hit Meijer! Between the 10/10=11 deals and the Huggies deal I was able to stock our pantry, donate a big bag to the food pantry and grab two packages of diapers for under $27!! Our grocery bill (without diapers) for the week was $8.86!! Yipee! Maybe I'll post our menu so you can see that we aren't living on ramen noodles :)<br /></p><p>Here is the deal for huggies: If you buy $10 worth of Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle or Scott paper products (any combination), you instantly get $10 off 3 pkgs of Fruit of the Loom Basics Tees, underwear or socks. Fruit of the Loom Basics are on sale for $3.99/6pk little boys socks. Adult socks are on sale too. I bought 1 pkg Huggies at 9.99+ 1 pkg Pull-Ups 10.99 (wish me luck~ we're potty training this week :)) + 3pkgs of socks =32.95 -$10instant rebate -$3MFC for huggies -$2MFC for pull ups =$17.95 for all that! Considering the socks alone were $11.97, I basically got 2 pkgs of diapers for $5.98. Plus with school starting in a month ~gasp!~ I got a head start on much needed new socks.....and maybe even a stocking stuffer :)</p><p>You could easily make this deal sweeter buy just purchasing the $9.99 diapers and a $1.29 mini package of huggies wipes + 3 packages of socks for a total of $10.25 after instant $10 rebate and $3MFC for diapers. That's what I call a good deal!!<br /></p><p><br /></p> <p> </p> <p><br /></p></span>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791378167171448714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-15345581160315766262009-07-27T05:26:00.000-07:002009-07-27T05:48:50.254-07:00Some Meijer info.I recently ran across this great Detroit-area blog, called <a href="http://macombmoneysavers.blogspot.com/2009/07/meijer-july-19-25-2009.html">Macomb Money Savers</a>. Since I don't ever do sales/match-ups here, I thought those of you Meijer shoppers who may be interested could bookmark that site.<br /><br />Also, I don't think I've posted it here before, but <a href="http://www.mypricesavings.com">My Price Savings</a> is a great site you can use to preview the Meijer ads for the coming week. The ads are typically posted on Friday afternoons, but sometimes as early as Thursdays. Keep in mind if you are in Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti the prices tend to run slightly higher.<br /><br />And finally, there are some fabulous deals at Meijer this week. They're running their 10/$10, 11th item free sale which means when you purchase 11 eligible items you will get each for 90 cents. Plus there are coupons available for many of the items which means you can fill your pantry, fridge and freezer for pennies. Be cautious with this sale though... there are items included that are typically less than a buck but the prices get raised for this "sale". The Gerber baby food is an example.<br /><br />The moneymakers this week are:<br />Coffeemate creamers @ 1.00 each. Buy 3 and use .50/1 coupons (the first two will double). You'll pay .50 and get a catalina for 1.00 off your next order. (Thanks, Jessica!)<br /><br />Dole bagged salads @ 1.00 each. Buy 2 and use the 1.00/2 <a href="http://meijermealbox.com">Mealbox</a> coupon. Then go to the meat/seafood department of your Meijer store and look for the Meijer Living Naturally booklet, which has a 1.50/2 manufacturer's coupon. You can stack this with the Mealbox q to get overage.<br /><br />The only really good organic item included in this sale is organic mushrooms. I'll be getting a few, especially with the overage I'll have from the salad and coffeemate.<br /><br />Also free or close to it with coupons... Betty Crocker Warm Delights and Land O'Lakes spreadable butter. Anyone see anything else?<br /><br />Also tropical fish are included in the 10/$10 sale. Which creeps me out for some reason.Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-74675724765004490992009-07-26T11:45:00.000-07:002009-07-26T11:59:41.208-07:00All things considered, a successful CVS trip.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxRo3qVHyYy8E4kqKkuzYk4UmnpfWXLG-b6NpHzXdl5QfjYUbOGhW82n48x3cu7qQaHK45OCI7XtJQ1fzZKEgoE_hzVFB98VcL2Snxjiud8Nhx3f4RlAotIF9-LR_PqVg4YFYCnRlPUiM/s1600-h/Photo+17.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxRo3qVHyYy8E4kqKkuzYk4UmnpfWXLG-b6NpHzXdl5QfjYUbOGhW82n48x3cu7qQaHK45OCI7XtJQ1fzZKEgoE_hzVFB98VcL2Snxjiud8Nhx3f4RlAotIF9-LR_PqVg4YFYCnRlPUiM/s320/Photo+17.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362842267332088002" /></a><br /><br />Lesson 1- Neutrogena makeup, though advertised as BOGO, did not ring up that way. I noticed after I was back in my car.<br /><br />Lesson 2- Huggies megas do not follow you out of the store when you leave them sitting on the ATM. I did not notice until I was home. I had to go back.<br /><br />(1) Smart Start cereal @ 3.34, will submit for full-price rebate (I've had the form forever.)<br />(2) Kashi cereal @ 3.33 each, used 1.50/1 printables<br />(6) Kashi GoLean bars @ 1.25 each, used 1.00/2 coupons<br />(1) Huggies mega @ 13.99, used 1.50/1<br />(1) CVS tampons @ 1.89<br />(2) Pilot pens @ .99 each<br />(2) composition books @ .99 each<br />(1) sticky notes @ .99 <br />(1) mini stapler @ .99<br />(2) pencil cases @ .99 each<br />(2) binder clips @ .99 each<br />(1) Colgate @ 2.88, used 1.00/1<br />(1) Neutrogena eyeshadow @ 8.99, used 3.00/1<br />(1) Neutrogena lipstick- FREE after BOGO sale, used 3.00/1<br /><br />I used a $10/$50 and 16.96 ECBs.<br /><br />Will receive 3.34 back as a rebate for the Smart Start, which makes my <span style="font-weight:bold;">oop 11.87</span> (less than the sale price of the diapers!), and I earned back 18.79 in ECBs.Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-71336091885334765652009-07-25T18:34:00.000-07:002009-07-25T18:43:52.985-07:00CVS this week<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; text-transform: lowercase; "><ul style="list-style-image: url(http://iheartcvs.com/uploaded_images/heartbullet.png); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">apologies in advance for the funky formatting--it won't let me change it?</span></ul><ul style="list-style-image: url(http://iheartcvs.com/uploaded_images/heartbullet.png); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">There's a nice KAshi deal at CVS starting tomorrow, so you can get them nearly free along with more free office/school supplies:</span></ul><ul style="list-style-image: url(http://iheartcvs.com/uploaded_images/heartbullet.png); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">****kashi 3/$10 get $5 ecb when you buy $10 worth of products (limit 1)<br /></span></ul><ul style="list-style-image: url(http://iheartcvs.com/uploaded_images/heartbullet.png); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">go to iheartcvs.com for links to the printable coupons underneath this weeks ad scan link</span></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Use 3 printable coupons for $1.50 off each and get <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">3 boxes of Kashi cereal/bars for $0.50 after coupons and ecbs!!!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> *****also the Schick titanium razor will be free if you have the CVS coupon from the home mailer that came out a few months ago ($3 value) along with the $4 off insert coupon = $1.99 and get $2 back in ECBS.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>****also, don't forget about going to the pharmacy to ask about their new refill program--just by asking you should be gettting a coupon book that contains lots of $/$$ coupons including two 4/20s according to iheartcvs.com<br /></span></div></span>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767520247309364236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-43664642296054803572009-07-19T11:42:00.000-07:002009-07-19T12:09:11.124-07:00mail-in-rebates....<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I've started doing some MIRs to get some freebies. This is something I've avoided in the past because they are a bit of a PITA and you often have to mail in your original store receipt which makes me nervous for some reason, but I'm getting over it.</div><div>Anyway, Friday, I got a free Seattle's Best coffee...we needed decaf on hand and I found <a href="http://a2.slickdeals.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=201479&d=1240888804">this rebate form</a>, so I thought it's worth a stamp, right? </div> <div><br /></div><div>Then today, I was looking for a cheap filler to get to $20 at CVS so I could use my 4/20 coupon and still make it a moneymaker and roll all my expiring ECBs....and instead I found these:</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-zG228lbv6HXBRoM6tVcM-9HEQbs_TST8FRieGnS0xuHRVN4yKDjavvLoB5GquLSPfqJCaxvAnOcVjCM_4VDYB-yTPzchxT5yCsJo4LoQ6isYL5cO8nR03sDREuTFnHVXaGwiXMdAK58/s1600-h/free+after+MIR.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-zG228lbv6HXBRoM6tVcM-9HEQbs_TST8FRieGnS0xuHRVN4yKDjavvLoB5GquLSPfqJCaxvAnOcVjCM_4VDYB-yTPzchxT5yCsJo4LoQ6isYL5cO8nR03sDREuTFnHVXaGwiXMdAK58/s320/free+after+MIR.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360248256142394562" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(don't those items looks so all-natural with my lovely plant background? unintentional, i promise!)</span></div><div>So, my transaction looks like this:<br /></div><div>-2 filler paper packs @ 2.00 (get 2.00 each in ECBs)</div><div>-1 CVS pantiliner @ 0.89 (get 0.89 back in ECBs)</div><div>-2 packs papermate pens @ 0.99 (get 0.99 each in ECBs)</div><div>-2 memo books @ 0.99 (get 0.99 each in ECBs)</div><div>-2 one inch binders @ 2.49 (get 5.00 ECBs due to manual entry--these were 3.00 each in the ad, my store had a substitution item)</div><div>-1 organix pomegranite and something else shampoo @ 6.99</div><div>-1 True North nut medley snack bag @3.49</div><div><br /></div><div>Total $24.xx + tax</div><div>paid with $4/20, $1 off True north mfr Q and 15.36 in ECBs.---$4.10 onto CVS gift card.</div><div>got back $13.85 in ECBs and will get $6.99 back in a check from Organix and $3.49 from True North. Also, there were a few other items in the shampoo aisle that had "Try Me Free" tags on them... </div><div>Anyway, altogether <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">paid $19.46 after coupons </span>(includes ECB value and amt that went onto gift card) and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">got back $24.31</span> (ECBs and money I'll receive from rebates for free items)--well $23.43 if you factor in the cost of a stamp (are stamps $0.44 I have no idea anymore).</div><div><br /></div><div>A note of caution--on some items, you need the original receipt....some will take a copy (like the True North rebate), so be careful about getting more than one item per receipt, read your rebate form first. It's nice if they can print you a copy, but see post below for problems associated with that, depending on the cashier. Also, do the rebates right away when you get home so you don't forget and loose out!</div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767520247309364236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-28748335445994627302009-07-19T08:02:00.000-07:002009-07-19T08:37:54.851-07:00In which everything that could possibly go wrong, does.I made what was supposed to be a quick run to Meijer last night to catch a few of the good deals before the sales changed out this morning. I also had a Morningstar Farms coupon that was expiring so I wanted to get in on the Kellogg's <a href="http://www2.kelloggs.com/FamilyFocus/contentcta.aspx?id=1320">Fuel For School Rebate</a> since MS Farms is included, and is about the only Kellogg's product that we eat. <div><br /></div><div>What a disaster.</div><div><br /></div><div>I had two separate transactions. The first consisted of 10 boxes of MS Farms products @ 3/$10, and I had 7.75 in MS Farms catalinas and coupons, plus that 4.00 oyno cat from the Kraft dressing deal. So I paid 21.59, plus will submit for the $10 rebate which makes these 1.16/box after rebate. Simple, right?</div><div><br /></div><div>My damn receipt got mangled in the cash register. The surly teenage cashier handed me the top of this receipt, with smeared ink and nary a purchased item listed anywhere and started to ring up my next order. Ummm.... hold up please. Where the H is my<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> receipt</span>? After convincing her that I was not joking and actually needed a valid record of this transaction she called a manager who sort of retrieved part of my shredded receipt from the register and handed it to me victoriously, like we were done with this interaction. Not being satisfied, I sent her off to print me a copy of the transaction from her computer so I can staple it to my shreds, in the hopes that I'll still get my rebate. Looking back I should have had her return it all and re-ring it but I was in a big fat hurry because I had started my period in the frozen foods section. And I was wearing my white capris. No joke.</div><div><br /></div><div>Okay, so the first transaction was done and the second one began. All was well for the ringing up of items. My cashier was still annoyed but whatevs. I had ordered some .50/1 Kraft cheese coupons on Ebay and was planning to score a couple bags of shreds for a buck a pop. She started to scan my coupons and when the second cheese coupon beeped she handed it back to me and said, "You've exceeded the limit on this coupon." Huh? I bought two bags of cheese and I'm using two coupons. "Yeah," she snipped, "but the coupon says <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">one</span> per item so you can only use <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">one</span>." This is where I got really annoyed, because as we all know <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">this is the most unambiguous language</span> ever used on a coupon. And she clearly wasn't getting it. We went 'round and 'round and finally I said, "Did you inadvertently scan the first coupon twice?" She insisted that she hadn't. So I handed her one bag of cheese and told her to take it off my order. No way am I paying two bucks for 7 oz. of shredded cheese. When she took it off the order, it removed a coupon. "Oh, I guess I <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">did</span> scan it twice." My head almost exploded.</div><div><br /></div><div>That's when she hit the total button and I paid because I just wanted to get out of there. I paid 31.34 which, in my soul of souls felt a bit high but it was now past my bedtime and I just wanted out. I got to my car, looked at my receipt and realized that she shorted me FOUR DOLLARS in coupons. </div><div><br /></div><div>I did get back another 4.00 oyno for the Kraft dressing and some random catalinas (like for this Meijer Money... have you guys been getting these?) but that was little consolation for the fact that I may be out fourteen bucks betwixt the forgotten Qs and the potentially failed rebate.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Total spent:</span> 52.93, but I'm going to be hopeful and say 42.93 after rebate.</div>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-90909845395320465692009-07-15T09:15:00.000-07:002009-07-16T07:41:09.000-07:00free fresh fruit snack packs at Kroger..and other random deals<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrnRsqL8Af6Qx02cVJXA7S4NfmlhOxOh_fV9A_3gwfD4M0J0RlshVG2RlpkmEj9ylfKr7xJUULFijh8-lsje00ExdWbZSuTTsoMIyYeTaDTuttYbHWKew38XgimsfAyTuB6C1seCyF_Pt/s1600-h/IMG_0542.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrnRsqL8Af6Qx02cVJXA7S4NfmlhOxOh_fV9A_3gwfD4M0J0RlshVG2RlpkmEj9ylfKr7xJUULFijh8-lsje00ExdWbZSuTTsoMIyYeTaDTuttYbHWKew38XgimsfAyTuB6C1seCyF_Pt/s320/IMG_0542.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358722836097188898" /></a><br /><div>my 3 yo and my hubby are going on vacation (must be nice!!), so I went for some easy snack items for them to take:</div>1 one pound bag raw almonds (reg price $7.99)--sale for $2.99<div>2 bags apple +grape bites--Chiquita singles--FREE after<a href="http://www.dealseekingmom.com/free-chiquita-fruit-bites-printable-coupon/"> free item IP </a></div><div>2 bags pineapple--Chiquita singles--FREE after peelies on the package (BOGO)</div><div><br /></div><div>Spent $2.99. saved $10.60</div><div><br /></div><div>Also: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Meijer</span> has <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Horizon Organic 1/2 gallons </span>on sale this week for $3--pair it with a $1 off mealbox Q and the $0.55 off manufacturer's Q from the Cascadian Farms cereal peelie to get these for <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">$1.45!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Also, get the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Finish/Electrosol dishwasher tablets for $0.50 per box</span> after Mealbox Q and manufacturer's Q from this past Sunday's paper. I bought 20 Qs off ebay, so we should be set for 500 days of dishwashing! All for $16 total (including cost of coupons)</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, they have sales and mealbox Qs to match up with all kinds of IP Qs for Kellogg's products which would make for some great deals after <a href="http://www2.kelloggs.com/uploadedFiles/Kellogg/Family_Focus/09_Kelloggs_DellAd_FSI_Final.pdf">this rebate</a>. Morningstar Farms products also qualify for this rebate. <a href="http://www.morningstarfarms.com/coupon.aspx?utm_source=foodnetwork&utm_medium=olm&utm_content=FoodNetwork_Grilling_coupon_300x250&utm_campaign=q3">Here is an IP link</a> and you can print this twice if you use the back function after the first one prints.</div><div><br /></div><div>I also found pull ups for $2.50 per pack at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Rite Aid</span> today on the Clearance Rack.</div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767520247309364236noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-74722897798795285692009-07-12T10:52:00.001-07:002009-07-12T11:01:31.325-07:00CVS score.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXia6LJnzECqKmZWQuLMZH5uuu3sbhz52BjnhOnTQEHGney5jYpcNark2N6pEnhSwsP98EwtWWDGvQRiS5nQsbgXznTTQI4RAd8nWQpeFOdsaqW7djBHx-ymUdj2OFffgn_CDLVlvmF0A/s1600-h/Photo+20.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXia6LJnzECqKmZWQuLMZH5uuu3sbhz52BjnhOnTQEHGney5jYpcNark2N6pEnhSwsP98EwtWWDGvQRiS5nQsbgXznTTQI4RAd8nWQpeFOdsaqW7djBHx-ymUdj2OFffgn_CDLVlvmF0A/s320/Photo+20.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357633080886407298" /></a>You can see from this picture that we were in dire straits over here with respect to our diaper situation. I tried to cover the ripped-into packaging with the Fusion razor but I think you can tell that I didn't do that good of a job.<div><br /></div><div>(1) Huggies @ 8.99, used 1.50.1</div><div>(2) glue @ .99 each, earned 1.98 ECBs</div><div>(2) rulers @ .99 each, earned 1.98 ECBs</div><div>(2) notebooks @ .99 each, earned 1.98 ECBs</div><div>(2) Bic pens @ .99 each, earned 1.98 ECBs</div><div>(2) scissors @ 2.99 each, earned 5.98 ECBs</div><div>(1) Fusion razor @ 7.99, used 4.00/1, earned 4 ECBs</div><div>(1) tiny shaving cream @ .99, because you can't bring any human-sized toiletries on a plane anymore. They must be elfin-sized now.</div><div><br /></div><div>Paid with 24.50 ECBs, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">paid 2.43 oop</span>, got back 17.90 in ECBs</div>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-72769314217215338692009-07-12T10:35:00.000-07:002009-07-12T10:51:03.824-07:00Return of the Convenience Foods<div>My husband and I are going out of town tonight for the week. Because there will be various combinations of three different grandparents here with our children I wanted to make things as easy as possible on the caregivers. Sooooo... frozen/prepackaged/easy-to-assemble food is on the menu.<br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiugv1aGIbz6jAzmC4kX0U2bMQ_db32uJITzYnJj2ekJ9SA9y0Kv5eCwB1ngt-2B1diIcbaepVk8IUmajIP0HlE5wjPPUb4zjp-5fwM5PWomDKzXmwGR7XujyM3l6Rilw8Sm5rb3_e6a0/s1600-h/Photo+16.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiugv1aGIbz6jAzmC4kX0U2bMQ_db32uJITzYnJj2ekJ9SA9y0Kv5eCwB1ngt-2B1diIcbaepVk8IUmajIP0HlE5wjPPUb4zjp-5fwM5PWomDKzXmwGR7XujyM3l6Rilw8Sm5rb3_e6a0/s320/Photo+16.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357629334170846546" /></a>Meijer:<div><br /></div><div>3+ lb. bananas @ 1.64</div><div>1 lb. vidalia onions @ .98</div><div>organic carrots @ 1.99</div><div>2+ lbs. grapes @ 3.79</div><div>(2) avocados @ 1.67 each, used .55/2 winetag</div><div>(2) Rosarita refried beans @ .99 each, used .50/2 </div><div>(4) 28 oz. canned tomatoes @ 1.49 each</div><div>(3) A1 marinade @ 2.50 each, used 2.00/1 coupons and got an automatic $2 off produce</div><div>(1) cage free eggs @ 3.19, used .50/1</div><div>(1) Cascadian Farm organic grape jam @ 3.49, used 1.00/1<br />(2) Danactiv drinkable yogurt @ 2.50, used 1.00/1</div><div>(2) Bertoli alfredo sauce @ 2.00 each</div><div>(4) Steamfresh frozen veggies @ 1.50 each (it kills me to pay for these.)</div><div>(21) cans of beans @ .60 each</div><div>(2) lbs. strawberries @ 1.50 each</div><div>(1) Eight O'Clock coffee for my mother-in-law @ 4.19, used 1.00/1</div><div>(4) Kraft dressing @ 1.67 each, used 1.00/1 coupons and got a catalina for 4.00 oyno</div><div>(2) Aunt Millie's bread ("Not the kind with seeds! I don't LIKE that kind!") @ 1.25 each, used .35/1</div><div>(2) mini bagels @ 2.50 each</div><div>(1) Horizon milk @ 3.00, used 1.00/1 <a href="http://meijermealbox.com/">Mealbox</a> coupon<br /><div>(2) Starbucks chocolate truffles, clearanced to 2.93 each, used 1.00/1 coupons</div><div><br /></div><div>I was also able to use (2) coupons for $1.00 off produce when you buy two Kraft dressings, and I had a 4.00 oyno cat from the Kraft cheese promo a couple of weeks ago. So for the grand total...</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Total spent:</span> 64.33</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Total saved:</span> 57.86</div></div>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-67357683788435325302009-07-09T14:10:00.000-07:002009-07-09T14:41:41.428-07:00Whole Foods, and more Kashi at Target<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnN6H3fVOh0Op41Sqoq20onLIGqtLT6G5PRhSz_OcTPwobttAXoWL2-Pyk8OdZI8bwFl5eI8tb_qAtinTCsrsMyIn796aVpOXKphDuNQOEDwmzzlFmwaEbVbDK4VK1aX373etQTHiPDQ0/s1600-h/Photo+10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnN6H3fVOh0Op41Sqoq20onLIGqtLT6G5PRhSz_OcTPwobttAXoWL2-Pyk8OdZI8bwFl5eI8tb_qAtinTCsrsMyIn796aVpOXKphDuNQOEDwmzzlFmwaEbVbDK4VK1aX373etQTHiPDQ0/s320/Photo+10.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356574370523943426" /></a><br /><div>I combined my purchases for the photo even though the cereal and bars came from a second <a href="http://envirosavings.blogspot.com/2009/07/target-goodies.html">Target</a> run.</div><div><br /></div><div>Whole Foods round-up:</div><div><br /></div><div>Lifeway Lassi is still FREE after the 1.00/1 coupon found in the Whole Deal booklet.</div><div><br /></div><div>Lightlife products aren't on sale, but they have .75/1 peelies on them which made the veggie dogs and sandwich slices 2.24 each.</div><div><br /></div><div>Raw organic OV cheese is on sale and there was a 1.00/1 tearpad on the display.</div><div><br /></div><div>Local organic zucchini is 1.99/lb. as are local vine tomatoes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Organic flame raisins are 2.99/lb and dried cranberries are still a decent deal at 4.99/lb.</div><div><br /></div><div>Back to Nature crackers are 2.50; use 1.00/1 Whole Deal coupon to get them for 1.50 each.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.goraw.com/">Go Raw</a> live food bars are 2.00 each. </div><div><br /></div><div>OV milk and soy milk weren't on sale but we needed both and I used a 1.00/2 from the Go Organic booklet found at Kroger.</div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Total spent:</span> 35.32Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-52277080275251297452009-07-08T09:09:00.000-07:002009-07-09T15:01:05.842-07:00Target goodies and produce<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdjLq0e0S004Nqc3cRnWATl_nCuY6FPcbe84QJQ0fmqFalCGGTxqF92l5tSTaD2yF8GDzSRHLzuE2reufNJNCUJmaSzACP6dFVZIwaZueB9KLDncmgoRTKP5Ax5MIkFe-jTYZ6Y6kk_4/s1600-h/Photo+9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdjLq0e0S004Nqc3cRnWATl_nCuY6FPcbe84QJQ0fmqFalCGGTxqF92l5tSTaD2yF8GDzSRHLzuE2reufNJNCUJmaSzACP6dFVZIwaZueB9KLDncmgoRTKP5Ax5MIkFe-jTYZ6Y6kk_4/s320/Photo+9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356122634396359474" /></a><a href="http://www.moneysavingmom.com/money_saving_mom/2009/07/target-deals-for-the-week-of-july-511-2009.html">Money Saving Mom has the scoop</a> on some great Kashi deals at Target this week. Here's the breakdown of my transaction:<div><br /></div><div>(2) Go Lean cereal @ 2.66 each, used BOGO Target coupon</div><div>(2) TLC cereal bars @ 2.50 each, used 1.50/1 printables and 1.00/2 Target coupon</div><div>(2) Envirokids bars @ 2.25 each, used 1.00/1 coupons from booklet found at Plum Market</div><div><br /></div><div>Total: 6.16</div><div><br /></div><div>Paid $5 on a Target gift card, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">paid 1.16 oop</span>.</div><div><br /></div><div>-----------</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.doortodoororganics.com">Door To Door Organics</a> delivery this week-</div><div>3 bananas</div><div>1 lb. cherries</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;">1 lb. red garnet yams</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;">2 valencia oranges</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;">1 bunch broccoli</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;">1/2 lb. tomatoes</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;">1 cucumber</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;">1/4 lb. spring mix<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Total: 23.00</span></span></div>Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-88426321567655723312009-07-03T05:41:00.000-07:002009-07-03T06:20:00.272-07:00A budget change.A couple of things are happening.<br /><br />First of all, we've been hit with lots of illness here. Much of this is due to my husband's <a href="http://www.mmfordummies.blogspot.com">compromised immunity</a>, and the rest is directly related to my kids licking everything they can get their tongues on. I'm fairly certain this is the case because I'm the only one who <span style="font-style:italic;">hasn't</span> been sick.<br /><br />The second thing going on is <a href="http://www.allyou.com/general/grocerychallenge/">this contest</a> which begins on July 13th, and which I have entered.<br /><br />Because the budget for this contest is $25/week/person, and also because I'm feeling the need to step up the organic produce a bit more as well as adding in some supplements for Phil, I'll be increasing my grocery budget to $99 a week. This will still include diapers, cleaning products and toiletries. I'll still aim to keep my total bill as low as possible, but I'm allowing myself to stay under a hundred dollars in order to ramp up the nutrient-dense foods that my family needs.<br /><br />This is the season we're in right now, and I'm rolling with it.Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327904462125456213.post-22483237453670790382009-06-30T09:37:00.000-07:002009-07-03T05:40:36.487-07:00Whole Foods<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdgZQY8QYL81wMVSPAxS8cNMTbPLWc_g7mGMQRRfu8oRnFBgdJO7OiJM7hU5fueTs_uQLPwP0abXjX5C7JgjchMwlfrpuqPQl_rGjZkE9svMuyrkgnfxAOOIUfWgwyL1JTio5Jw4kCLWc/s1600-h/Photo+8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdgZQY8QYL81wMVSPAxS8cNMTbPLWc_g7mGMQRRfu8oRnFBgdJO7OiJM7hU5fueTs_uQLPwP0abXjX5C7JgjchMwlfrpuqPQl_rGjZkE9svMuyrkgnfxAOOIUfWgwyL1JTio5Jw4kCLWc/s320/Photo+8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353160952625684066" /></a><br />We ran out of syrup last week, which is a travesty since we have a freezer full of waffles just begging to be consumed. I've been waiting for a sale at Meijer so that I can use a Meijer Organics cat I received recently but decided to just go ahead and bite the bullet for a big ol' bottle at Whole Foods. It was just under a third of my total bill which is crazy talk. However, I averaged about $2 per item, which is really good at Whole Foods. Another way to look at it... I basically paid full price for the syrup, the cheese and the salad dressing, and got the rest for free. <br />(1) baguette @ 1.39<br />16 oz. organic lentils @ 1.99<br />flour tortillas @ 2.59<br />organic chocolate milk @ 2.69, used 1.00/1<br />(2) Van's waffles @ 2.50, used 1.00/2<br />(4) Stonyfield Farm yogurt @ .67 each, used 1.00/4<br />(1) organic apricot fruit spread @ 2.00<br />.62 lb. dried cranberries @ 3.09<br />(1) Farmer's creamery organic milk @ 3.50<br />32 oz. organic maple syrup @ 19.99<br />(1) Earl's hummus @ 3.99<br />(6) Organic Valley cheese @ 3.50 each, used 2.00/2<br />(2) Lifeway Lassi drinkable yogurt @ 1.00 each, FREE after 1.00/1<br />(1) Blue Diamond Nut Thins crackers @ 2.00, used 1.00/1<br />(5) Annie's salad dressing @ 2.50 each, used 1.00/1<br />1.14 lb. local asparagus @ 2.27<br />.5 lb. organic raisins @ 1.50<br />(2) avocados @ 2.00 each<br />(1) Back to Nature mac and cheese @ 1.50, used 1.00/1<br /><br />Got a .30 bag refund and used a $10/$50 Plum Market coupon.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Total after sales/before coupons:</span> 96.17<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Total after coupons:</span> 67.87<br /><br /><a href="http://www.doortodoororganics.com">Organic Produce Delivery</a>: 23.00Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526228213366026025noreply@blogger.com3