Mandy's Frugal Journey- Saving Money One Deal At A Time!!!

Giveaway Winner!!!! Kroger $25 Gift Card

2011-08-11T19:16:00.001-07:00

The Winner of the $25 Kroger Gift Card is: Dolphin Girl---- Congrats!!!

Dolphin Girl said...: I am excited for cereal. My family loves all kids of cereal.

You have 48 hours to respond to my email or I will pick another winner!!!

Giveaway: MyBlogSpark Kroger Cart Buster $25 Kroger Gift Card

2011-08-03T15:46:00.000-07:00

What is better than Kroger’s already low everyday prices? The Kroger Cart Buster Savings Event! Starting today (August 3rd) there will be storewide savings in almost every department!

The event runs from July 31st through August 17th. During this time you can save on tons of brands from more than 100 categories. Brands include General Mills, PepsiCo, Unilever, Heinz, Mars, Wrigley and Kimberly Clark!

Some of your favorite products are included such as…

Honey Nut Cheerios
Yoplait
Pillsbury
Pepsi
Doritos
Gatorade
Smart Ones
Ore-Ida
Cottonelle
Viva
Breyer’s Ice Cream
Axe
Snickers
Pedigree
Orbit

The savings don’t stop with just Krogers! Look for savings at the Kroger Family of Stores as well! There will be tons of great deals to be had at the following stores…Kroger, Ralphs, King Scoopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Baker’s, Owen’s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Fred Meyer, Pay Less Supermarkets and Scott’s food & Pharmacy.

Be sure to follow the Cartbuster “Deal of the Day” as well! The “Deal of the Day” begins on August 3rd and will tun until August 16th. You can download special offers on even more brands directly to your shopper card! Just visit www.cartbuster.com.

The Giveaway!

One Mandy's Frugal Journey reader will win one $25 Kroger gift card (Good at any of the Kroger. Co Family of Stores).

Main Entry: Tell me in a comment below which of your favorite products are you most excited to find savings on during the Cart Buster event at Kroger? Mine is hamburger helper :)

Bonus Entries: You must complete the main entry before any of the bonus entries. Leave a separate comment for each entry.

Like Kroger on Facebook! You will get one entry for this.
Follow Kroger on Twitter! One entry.
Blog about this giveaway and link to it so your friends can enter as well. You can get 5 bonus entries for this! Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry! If you do not have a blog, then post it on Facebook! You may share on facebook once a day everyday. Each day you post leave a seperate comment saying you did so. Leave me a link to the url of your post. You can do this by clicking the time under your post and it opens up a page with your posts. Send me that URL.
Follow my blog. One entry.

This Giveaway will end on August 10th, 2010 at midnight. I will announce the winner the next day. This is limited to US entries only.

Disclosure: The Kroger gift card, information, and giveaway have been provided by Kroger and General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

5/1 Wags Trip--- Saved 70%!!!

2011-05-01T20:32:00.000-07:00

This was the results of 3 diff trans at 2 diff stores. I found all of my deals from southern savers!! Go HERE to see the matchups for this week!!! I spent $25.93 on everything and have $10 in RR to spend later!! So it was like paying $15.93 for everything!! :) The toilet paper alone would have been $20... so pretty good if you ask me!!

Trans #1: Metropolis Store
(2) Cottonelle $5 each = $10
used (2) $.50 printable
$1 wags in store coupon--may coupon booklet took off $2

Got back $3 RR for buying 2!!

Noxema Razors $3.99
used $2 Q from todays inserts

Got back $3 RR

Bic Soliel Razor $5.99 (BEST RAZORS EVER!!!)
used $3 from todays inserts

Got back $2 RR!!

2 Tylenol Precise $8.49 each
used $5 printable & $3 may coupon booklet coupon

= $.49 each---- love these!!!

(2) Right Guard Deo $2.99 each
used B1G1 Q from todays insert

Got back $2 RR

Spent: $17.74
Saved: $32.89
RR: $10

Trans #2 Paducah Southside store

(2) Cottonelle $5 each = $10
used (2) $.50 printable
$1 wags in store coupon--may coupon booklet took off $2

Got back $3 RR for buying 2!!

(2) Right Guard Deo $2.99 each
used B1G1 Q from todays insert

Got back $2 RR

(2) Scotch Magic Tape $.39 each (fillers)

Used $3 noxema RR & $2 Bic RR

Total: $6.78
Saved: $14.79
RR:$5

Trans #3: Paducah Southside Store

Noxema Razors $3.99
used $2 Q from todays inserts

Got back $3 RR

Bic Soliel Razor $5.99 (BEST RAZORS EVER!!!)
used $3 from todays inserts

Got back $2 RR!!

Used $3 Cottonelle RR & $2 Right Guard RR

Spent: $1.41
Saved: $13.20
RR:$5

4/10 Wags Trip

2011-04-11T14:27:00.000-07:00

(2) Lysol Bathroom cleaner $2.99 B1G1 free
used $1/2 printable = $1.99 for 2!!

(2) Lysol 35 ct wipes $3.89 B1G1 free
used $1/2 printable = $2.89 for 2!!!

(14) Snickers Eggs $4.06
used (4) $1/2 coupons= $.06 for 14!!! <----- YUMMY!!! :)

(4) Hot Wheels Cars $5.16
Used in ad B1G1 coupon took off $2.58= $2.58 for 4
2 were to pacify my son and 2 are for his Easter basket--- 2 of them not pictured!!

Subtotal before tax was $7.52--- I have other items on this receipt as well. But they aren't calculated with my coupon savings.

Kroger saved 87%-- Free Cat Food

2011-04-11T14:20:00.000-07:00

Can't find my reciept on this but i'm pretty sure I saved around 87%!!! I know that my total was $9.11.

Highlights:
Cat Food was free--- if you still have the purina beyond one cat food coupons you can get these free.

Lays chips were on sale $2.48 and I used a $.55 coupon that doubled to $1.10 off. So these were $1.38 each... not bad!!!

The Windex cleaner is part of the household mega event-- they were $1.49 each after mega sale and I had $.55 off that doubled to $1.10--- so $.39 each--- love this cleaner!!

Snickers eggs are $.50 and I had the $1/2 coupons making them FREE!!!! (Better deal this week at Wags-- they are $.29 each there so buy 7 and use the (2) $1/2 and you will get 7 for $.03!!)

3/28 Big John's Grocery Trip (local store)

2011-03-28T20:28:00.000-07:00

I needed to stock up on some meat... so I ran to my local grocery store. Ground beef and chicken are on sale for $1.79lb!!!! When I was looking at the chicken I noticed it was all natural hormone free. I didn't know that they carried that... so I grabbed 3 packages of chicken breast and 2 packages of chicken breast tenders. The pork steak I grabbed was also natural/hormone free. I grabbed 2 packages of that at $2.18lb (not a great price-- but it's natural) I also grabbed 5lbs of ground beef. My meat totals were $33.23....

My total spent was $48.82--- the rest of it was a splurge... i'm making red velvet cake balls!! :o)

3/28---Kroger Mega Event saved 67%

2011-03-28T19:47:00.000-07:00

We are trying to eat more natural & organic foods. So I was able to score a few Organic items this run.

Organic:

Spinach $1.99--- managers spec.
Light Brown Sugar $3.15
Romaine Lett. $1.49 ---- managers spec.
Organic Potatoes $2.99

Mega Event:

6 Temptations Cat Treats $.99 each
used $1/2 Q

2 Fruity Peeble Treats $1.99
used $.75 Q

2 Sunny D $.99
used $.25 Q

4 Philly Cooking Cremes $1.99
used $1.50 Q

2 Dannon Yogurt $1.49
used $1 Q

2 Kraft Cheese $1.99
used $.55 Q

2 Axe Body Spray $3.39
used $1 Q

Axe Detailer & Axe Body Wash $3.39
used B1G1 Free Q

2 Classico Sauce $1.49
no coupon

4 Ronzoni Pasta $.49
used $1/2

2 Ritz Crackerfuls $1.99
used $1/2

Non Mega Event:

4 Purina Beyond Cat Food $2.99 each
used FREE coupon---all free

4 Huggies Baby Wipes $1.99
used $.50 Q= $.99 each

4 Yakisoba Meals $.99
used $.50 Q= FREE

Total Spent: $39.99
Saved: $79.67 or 67%

3/22 Kroger Mega Event --- (really late post)

2011-03-28T19:43:00.001-07:00

I was able to grab all of this for $6.57!!!!!! That's a whopping savings of $107.08 or 95%!!!

I did this deal last week... and forgot to post it. These deals end tomorrow in my area.

The dog food is for donation!! The cans were free, and the bagged food was $.99 each!!!

Giveaway Winner!!!! Kroger $25 Gift Card

2011-03-12T23:04:00.000-08:00

Congrats to Lesley!!! I will be contacting her by e-mail. If I don't hear back in 48 hours I will pick a new winner!!!

Lesley Mitchell said...: GFC follower

Kroger: Cereal & Cat Supply Stock up!!!

2011-03-11T20:15:00.000-08:00

This was 2 different shopping trips between 2 diff days. I had 9 of the Daytona Mega Event catalina's so I was doing small transactions using my $3 catalinas. The cereal was purchased Sunday at 3 diff stores. And the cat stuff was bought today between 2 diff stores. I'm just going to combine each day and not go into huge detail.

Sunday Trip:
9 boxes of cereal $2.18 each
used $.75 coupons for cheerios
and $.55 for the cinn toast crunch. The $.55 doubled to $1.10
I used 3 catalina's. All sep trans.
Total for 9 boxes: $4.09 or $.45 each!!!!
Saved: $26.42 or 87%

Friday Trip:
2 Cat Litter $5.49 each
used $1 coupons

2 Kroger Cat food (for my stray cats) $1.79 for 3lbs

used (3) $3 catalinas.

Total Spent: $4.02
Total Saved: $14.72 or 79%

Walmart New OFFICIAL Coupon Policy!!!!

2011-03-04T19:33:00.000-08:00

I'm so absolutely THRILLED about Walmart's new coupon policy. I have so many problems with coupons at walmart that I pretty much just gave up. But with this new FABULOUS policy I feel confident about shopping there again. I STRONGLY advise that you PRINT this out and keep it in your binder, coupon box, or purse!!! GO HERE TO PRINT THIS OUT!! Gosh can you tell i'm excited!?!?!?

Here's the new Policy!!! You can print the PDF file out from the above wesbite. I personally think that it would be better to have this copy rather than just printing out the wording.

Walmart Coupon Policy

Walmart accepts the following types of coupons (see guidelines below):

Manufacturers' coupons
Print-at-home internet coupons
- Must be legible, have "Manufacturer Coupon" printed on them, have a valid remit address for the manufacturer, valid expiration date, and have a scannable bar code.
Competitors' coupons that feature a specific item for a specified price
- for example, $2.99
Soft drink container caps
Checkout coupons
- (also called "Catalinas") that are printed at our competitors' registers, have "Manufacturer Coupon" with specific requirements printed on them, a valid remit address for the manufacturer, valid expiration date, and a scannable bar code.

Walmart does not accept the following coupons:

Print-at-home Internet coupons that require no purchase
Competitors' coupons for dollars/cents or percentage off, buy one get one free, and double- or triple-value coupons

The following are guidelines and limitations:

Only one coupon per item is permitted.
Coupons must have an expiration date and be redeemed prior to expiration.
Coupons may exceed the price of the item. Change may be given or applied toward the cost of the basket purchase.
Walmart only accepts coupons for merchandise that we sell.
Coupons must be presented at the time of purchase.
We accept the following with Customer Service Supervisor/Management approval:
- 40 or more coupons
- Any coupon over $20
- $50 or more in coupons in one transaction

Giveaway: MyBlogSpark Kroger Cart Buster $25 Kroger Gift Card

2011-02-28T10:41:00.000-08:00

Instead of breaking your piggy bank, shop and save with the Cart Buster Savings Event exclusively at Kroger and the Kroger Family of Stores. You’ll see Big Savings Storewide!

From February 27th through March 12th, shop Kroger’s biggest-ever promotion and find the hottest prices around on more than 35 brands, across more than 60 categories from General Mills, P & G, Nestle, Pepsi and Kroger Banner Brands. During the Cart Buster Savings Event, you’ll find great savings in almost every department at the Kroger Family of Stores, which includes Kroger, Ralph’s, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Baker’s, Owen’s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Pay Less Super Markets and Scott’s Food & Pharmacy.

Here are just a handful of the great brands participating in the event: Multigrain Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Hamburger Helper, Yoplait, Progresso, Totino’s, Green Giant, Cascadian Farm, Tide, Charmin, Bounty, Pampers, Pantene, Crest, Iams, Febreze, Old Spice, Bounce, DiGiorno’s, Nestle Toll House, Juicy Juice, Coffee-Mate, Edy’s, Stouffer’s, Lean Cuisine, Hot Pockets, Nestle Candy, Purina and many more!

Looking for even more ways to add money to your pocket? Visit Kroger.com/CartBuster to participate in their “Deal of the Day” promotion! During each day of Kroger’s Cart Buster Savings Event, be one of the first 1000 people to click on the deal link and receive a free load-to-card coupon for the featured daily item.

I hope to stock up on Purina, Juicy Juice, and maybe some diapers!!!

Thanks sooooo much to Kroger Family of Stores, General Mills, Nestle, Proctor & Gamble & MyBlogSpark for providing me with a $25 Gift Card. They are also giving one lucky Mandy's Frugal Journey reader a chance to win a $25 gift card too!!

Want a chance to win a $25 Kroger Gift card!?!!? Here's how to win!!!:

Mandatory: Tell me what you plan to stock up on at the Cart Buster event!! If you don't answer this question all other entries will be void. So you MUST answer this easy question!! :o)

Bonus Entries:
Leave a seperate comment for each.

1.) Follow me Via Google Friend Connect: 1 entry

2.) Subscribe to daily e-mails via feedburner: 1 entry (can be found on the right hand side of my blog)

3.) Blog about this giveaway: 5 entries (leave 5 sep comments & link to post)

4.) Share this on facebook: 1 entry per day you share (leave sep comment for each day)

This giveaway will end March 12th, 2011 @ midnight cst. I will draw a winner and contact them via e-mail. You will have 48 hours to respond or I will choose a new winner. This is open to US Residents only. Good Luck!!!

This prize was provided by Kroger family stores, and General Mills/Nestle/Proctor & Gamble through myblogspark.

Kroger Mega Event Trips #7&8 saved 78%

2011-02-25T18:52:00.001-08:00

Trip #7:

10 Hefty Storage Bags $1.19 each = $11.90
used (5) $1/2 -$5
used $3 catalina

total:$4.43 gift card
saved: $24.60 or 86%

earned $3 catalina

Trip #8

(4) Biscuits
used (2) $.30/2 doubled to $.60

(4) Hefty Bags
used (2) $1/2

(6) Totino's Pizza
used (2) $.50/3 doubled to $1

(6) Chef Boyardee
used(2) $.35/3 doubled to $.70

Total: 8.96 ($2.04 on GC and $6.92 on debit card)
Saved: $24.00 or 72%

CVS-- Purex stock up!! Saved 96%

2011-02-25T18:45:00.001-08:00

(4) Purex 3-in-1 Sheets: $3.99 each
(2) Purex $1.99 each

used (4) $3 for the 3-in-1
used (2) $1 for the reg.
also used $5 ecb

Total: $2.14 for 6!!!!
Saved: $48.20 or 96%

Kroger Daytona Mega Trip #4,5,&6 saved 82%

2011-02-23T19:31:00.000-08:00

Trip #4
8 Hefty Bags $1.19 each = $9.52
used (4) $1/2 = -$4
total= $5.52 for 8
12 Chef Boyardee $.69 each = $8.28
used (4) $.35/3 doubled to $.70each = -$2.80
total: $5.48 for 12
3 Snack Pack Pudding $3.00
used buy 4 chef boyardee get free pudding
total: 3 for FREE!!!
Used $3 catalina
Total: $7.94 used gift card
Saved: $29.95 or 79%

Trip #5:
6 Chef Boyardee $.69 each = $4.14
used (2) $.35/3 doubled to $.70each = -$1.40
total: $2.74 for 6
4 Gatorade $.69 each= $2.76
$5 ecoupon from pillsbury
Total: $.50!!!!!!!!!!!! used gift card
Saved: $9.98 or 95%
Got back $3 catalina

Trip #6
6 Totino's Pizza $.95 each = $5.70
used (2) $.50/3 doubled to $1= -$2
total: $3.70 for 6
10 Hefty Bags $1.19 = $11.90
used (5) $1/2 =-$5
total: $6.90 for 10
4 pillsbury biscuits $.99 each= $3.96
used (2) $.30/2 doubled to $.60
2 $.30 ecoupons = $1.80
total: $2.16
2 Malt O Meal Cereal $.99 each
used $2/2 coupon = FREE cereal!!! These bags are HUGE!!!
Used $3 Catalina
Total: $10.09 (used gift card)
Saved: $43.90 or 81%

Total Spent: $18.53 all on gift card!!!
Total Saved: $83.71 or 82%

I have (6) $3 catalina's left to spend!!! I have many more trips planned to use up my coupons!!

Kroger Daytona Mega Trip #2&3 saved 65%

2011-02-23T18:54:00.000-08:00

Trip #2:

5 Poptarts- Mega Sale for $2.39 each = $11.95
used (2) $1/2 & (1) $.50 doubled to $1 = -$3
Total: $8.95 for 5 boxes

6 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks/Fruit Roll Ups $1.69 each= $8.45
used (3) $1/2= -$3
Total: $5.45 for 6 boxes

6 Pizza Rolls $.95 each= $5.70
used (3) $.40/2 doubled to $.80 & (2) $.40 ecoupons = -$3.20
Total: $2.50 for 6 boxes

1 Coke Zero= $3.69
used free coupon from my coke rewards
FREE

2 hot/lean pockets $1.69 = $3.98
used $.75/2
Total: $3.23

4 Yakisoba Meals $.99 each = $3.96
used (4) $.50 = doubled to .99 each
4 for FREE

Also had a $2 ecoupon from Cellfire & used $3 catalina

Total: 16.22
Saved: 46.94 or 74%
Got Back (2) $3 catalinas & $3 catalina for buying 6 fruit snacks

Trip #3:

6 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks/Fruit Roll Ups $1.69 each= $8.45
used (3) $1/2= -$3
Total: $5.45 for 6 boxes

14 Gatorade $.69 each= $9.66

Ground Beef: $13.61 Manager's Special saved $8.39

Used $3 daytona catalina & $3 betty crocker catalina

Total: $24.74
Saved: $30.19 or 55%

Got back (2) $3 catalinas

Total Spent on Both: $40.96
Total Saved: $77.13 or 65%

Wags: $.99 Purex Saved 87%

2011-02-23T18:43:00.000-08:00

Yay for the wonderful $3 coupon that came out this past week. I decided to grab mine from Wags. These were on sale for $7.99 B1G1...

4 Purex: $15.98
used (4) $3 coupons: -$12
Total: $4.98 (after tax)
Saved: $31.98 or 87%

Daytona 500 Mega Event trip #1 saved 68%

2011-02-18T19:05:00.001-08:00

Trans #1:

2 Poptarts $5.38
used $1/2 coupon

6 Chef Boyardee Ravioli $5.94
used (2) $.35/3 doubled to $.70/3

2 Campbell's Soup $3.18
used $.50/2 doubled to $1/2

-$3 for Daytona Mega Event

Total: $8.10
Saved $10.78 or 57%

Got Back $3 catalina

Trans #2:

2 Fruit Roll Ups $3.98
used $.50/2 doubled to $1/2
$.50/2 e-coupon

2 Fruit Snacks $3.98
used $.50/2 doubled to $1/2
$.50/2 e-coupon

6 Chef Boyardee $5.94
used (2) $.35/3 doubled to $.70/3

Used $3 catalina from prev purchase

-$3 for Mega Event Sale

Total: $3.50
Saved: $14.06 or 80%

Total Spent on Both: $11.60
Saved: $24.84 or 68%

Kroger Mega Event 2/16-2/22

2011-02-16T16:00:00.000-08:00

It's time for another Kroger Mega Event!! Yay!!! When you buy 10 particpating items you will get $3 off your order... will you also get back a $3 catalina to use on your next purchase!!!

You can go HERE to view the weekly ad.

There is also an instant win game to win free products from Kroger... go here to play that!!!

Bethany does all the match ups for the Delta area. So be sure to check her out to see what's on sale!!! :o)

Last Kroger Mega Event Trip saved 70%

2011-02-09T14:39:00.000-08:00

This was 2 transactions at 2 diff stores on the last day of the sale.

I ordered 20 coupons for the dixie plates... and the expired yesterday. So I was hoping that they had 20 packages left between the 2 stores I shop at. I bought 10 from each store and there were more left on the shelf.

Highlights:
20 The plates were $.49 each after my $1 coupon.
4 Carmex was $.40 each after coupon.
6 The Knorr's Sides were $.50 each.
2 Dove Deodorant was free after $2 coupon.
6 Balance bars for $.17 each.
2 Gardetto's-- used 2 $.50 printable & $.50 ecoupon. $1.08 for 2 bags.
22- Monster drinks $.99-- my hubs loves these... we stocked up. They are like almost $3 at the gas station!!!

Total Spent: $41.09
Total Saved: $95.08 or 70%

Welcome Wednesday Blog Hop

2011-02-08T16:45:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Mandy's Frugal Journey!!! If you choose to follow please leave a comment so I can visit your blog and follow you back!!!

Yoplait Orginal Yogurt Prize Pack Winner!!!

2011-02-07T19:19:00.001-08:00

Congrats to Louis!!! I will be contacting you by e-mail. You have 48 to respond or I will pick a new winner.

Raven In A Blue Room said...: Google Friends Connect - following your blog publicly as Louis
schnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com

2/3 Kroger Mega Event Trip #3

2011-02-04T17:53:00.000-08:00

19 Monster Drinks
12 Mac N Cheese Cups
4 Reach Toothbrushes
4 Reach Access Flossers
1 Dixie Paper Plates

Total Spent: $27.51
Total Saved: $51.42 or 65%

2/3 Wags--- Stock up on almonds!!!

2011-02-04T17:42:00.001-08:00

4 Emerald Almonds B1G1 $5.99 = $11.98
used 4 $1 coupons from 1/30 RP

4 Laffy Taffy (clearance-filler) $.05 each = $.20

Used $5 RR

Total: $3.18
Saved: $20.98

(My husband just updated and told me he didn't think these almonds tasted good... so I guess I won't be purchasing these anymore... anyone else had them before???)

Welcome Wednesday Blog Hop

2011-02-02T09:18:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Mandy's Frugal Journey!!! If you choose to follow please leave a comment so I can visit your blog and follow you back!!!

Also make sure and check out my giveaway and enter!!! :o)

Have a Happy Wednesday!!!

Organize in Style coupon booklet

2011-02-01T18:20:00.000-08:00

Just go on over here to snag a FREE Organize in Style coupon booklet. This new coupon booklet is filled with over $35 in high value P&G coupons! You’ll get coupons for Cascade, Dawn, Febreze and more. One coupon to note is valid for $1/1 Dawn Hand Renewal with Olay. This product often goes on sale for $1 at CVS and Rite Aid, so FREE after the coupon!

*Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Thanks Hip2Save!!!!

New Printables from Nestle

2011-01-31T22:00:00.001-08:00

Go HERE to print off the above coupons!! The Juicy Juice will double at Kroger to take $1 off, and the $2 Stouffer's coupon is great!! I love the lasagna!!! :o) You may have to register. Remember to hit your back button to print twice.

1/30 Kroger Mega Event Trip #2 Saved 66%

2011-01-31T17:20:00.001-08:00

I did my 2nd round of Kroger shopping!!! I won't get into details... there are a lot of coupons used. You can go here & here to see matchups.

I got:
Food:
10 cans of hunt's tomatoes
7 Kraft Cheese 16ct. Singles
2 Gardetto's
2 Sobe
4 Uncle Ben's Rice
4 Chicken N a Biscuit Crackers
3 Goldfish Crackers
1 Pepperidge Farm Cheese Crackers
4 Keebler Grasshopper Cookies
6 Balance Bar
6 I can't believe it's not butter
3 rotel
20 Monster Drinks (for hubby.. he paid me back for them)
15 Kraft easy mac
2 Garden of Eatin Chips

Household:
4 All Detergent
9 Soft Soap (non mega event)
3 Dixie Paper Plates
4 J&J baby care (baby shower)
1 Toilet Cleaner (non mega event)

Total Spent: $84.58
Saved: $167.06 or 66%

1/30 CVS---- Super Cheap Ragu!!!

2011-01-31T17:10:00.001-08:00

I stopped by CVS last night to stock up on Ragu!!! We use 2 jars of sauce everytime we have spaghetti. It's on sale this week 3/$5. When you buy $15 worth of select products you get back $5ECB.

9 jars of Ragu $15
used 3/$1.25 from 1/30 RP -$3.75

also used $10ecb

Total: $1.25
Saved: $18.46

Got back $5ecb

1/30 Wags----- $.50 Dove Deodorant

2011-01-31T17:05:00.000-08:00

Dove is on sale this week for $3.75 each or 4/$15!!!! Also you get back a $5 RR!!! There are $2 coupons in the 1/30 RP.

Here's the deal:

4 Dove Deodorant $15
used 4 $2 coupons= -$8

Total: $7.90
Saved: $10.96

Got back $5 RR!!! They were $.50 each after RR!!! Yay!!! I plan to use my $5RR to spend less out of pocket on other things this week.

Giveaway- Yoplait Orginal Yogurt Prize Pack

2011-01-31T09:11:00.000-08:00

Now with two times the amount of calcium of the leading yogurt, that´s 50 percent of the Daily Value in one convenient 6-ounce cup, Yoplait Original yogurt provides women with an easy and delicious way to get the calcium they need. Yoplait Original also contains 50 percent of the Daily Value of vitamin D, which helps with the absorption of calcium. Yoplait is committed to women´s health and is proud to offer a product that has even more of the calcium and vitamin D they need for strong, healthy bodies.

Yoplait Original Style yogurt is available in 4-cup packs and easy-to-store 8-cup fridge packs in 23 delicious flavors including Strawberry, French Vanilla, Harvest Peach, and Blackberry Pomegranate.

I will say that i'm a VERY VERY picky eater. I've tried yogurt in the past and haven't really care for the taste too much. But I will say that I really do like the yoplait yogurt. Our fridge is always stocked with yoplait yogurt for myself, my son, and my hubby. My flavor of choice is strawberry!!! :o)

TRY IT!!!

Go to Yoplait's facebook page to get a coupon for a free cup of yogurt!!! :o)

WIN IT!!!

Giveaway: (1) Reader will win a Yoplait gift pack that includes a *VIP Coupon for a free sample of Yoplait Original yogurt, as well as a duffel bag, speed rope, water bottle and sport towel.

Mandatory Entry:

Tell me your favorite flavor of yoplait!!! (1 entry)

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2. Blog about this giveaway. (5 entries-- leave a seperate comment for each, leave link in comments)

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This giveaway will end Monday, Feb 7th, 2011 @ 8pm CST. I will choose a winner via random.org. This giveaway is open to US residents. The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize. I will annouce the winner on here and contact by e-mail.

Disclosure:
I was provided with a prize pack from Yoplait through MyBlogSpark. All opinions are mine!!

Kroger Mega Event Trip #1 76% Savings

2011-01-26T10:46:00.000-08:00

Wooohoooo it's a start of a new Mega Event!!!! I only bought a few things this trip because I was walking the store comparing prices and seeing if I could find anything else. I got all of my match ups from HERE. Also Bethany does the match ups for the Delta Region.

Trans #1

(2) Garden of Eatin' chips $1.49 x2 = $2.98
There were $1 peelies on the bag
$.49 each!!!!

(4) Kettle Brand Chips $.99 x 4 = $3.96
(2) $1/2 Printable
$.49 each!!!

(4) Horizon Milk 3 packs $1.99 x 4= $7.96
(2) $1 from HERE
(2) $.55 from HERE
$3.76 for 4

Total: $6.70
Saved: $26.00 or 79%

Trans #2

6 Honest Tea = $6.54
used (3) $.50 from HERE
$1/2 Tearpad above product
$2.54 for 6

(4) Finish Dish Det $13.96
used (4) $2.25
$4.96 for 4

Total: $8.16
Saved: $22.00 or 74%

Total Spent: $14.86
Total Saved: $48.00 or 76%

Walmart Christmas Clearance 75% off

2011-01-14T19:01:00.003-08:00

I was able to grab all of these Christmas goodies for around $25!!! Woohoo!!! Can't find the receipt on this... but most of the items bought were $.25!!! I got stuff for baking, goody bags, 2 tins, takeout boxes, cupcake holders, cookie cutters, gift bags, tissue paper, tons of stocking stuffers, ribbon, gift sets, and curling ribbon!!!

CVS Shopping!!!! Saved 75%

2011-01-14T18:43:00.001-08:00

I haven't been shopping at CVS in a while... I even let $10 in ECB's expire... shame on me.. I know!!! Luckily one of the CVS's I shop at takes expired ECB's. So I used those up in trans #1... which I can't find my reciept....

Trans#1
Maybelline Powder 50% off
Physicians Formula Eye Shadow 75% off
Stride Gum
Eclipse Gum

I threw the gum in because my total wasn't to my ECB total. I think I spent like.. $.95 on all of that. I would guess that my savings was around $15. So not too shabby!!!

Trans #2 This was done at a diff CVS...

6 Diet Dr. Pepper... I pulled up just as the pepsi truck was unloading!!! Score for me! :o) $20

4 Rimmel EyeShadow Quad's $1.85 each = $7.40
used 10% CVS beauty coupon -$.74
used (2) $2 Rimmel Q's & (2) $1 Rimmel q's= $.66 for 4 eyeshadows!!!!!!!!

Dove Choc Bar $.89 used $.50 Q from CVS machine.

Total: $22.70
Saved: $42.74
Earned $10.89 ECB

Trans #3 (Same CVS as previous just 6 hours later, went after work)

6 Diet Dr. Pepper $20

Used $10.89 ECB

Total: $10.31
Saved: $23.83
Earned $10 ECB

Trans #4: Same CVS back to back

4 Airwick Refills $20
used (2) B1G1 q's = -$10

also used $10 ECB

Total: $1.20 (all tax)
Saved: $25.16
Earned $10 ECB

So Let's Recap....

Total Spent: $35.16
Total Saved: $ 106.73 or 75%
ECB Left: $10

12 hour giveaway @ MyLitter!!!

2010-12-16T18:47:00.000-08:00

Tiffany over @ Mylitter is hosting a giveaway!!

Go HERE to enter a giveaway!!!

Giveaway includes:

The winner will receive a Lawry’s “Get Grilling Kit” that includes Both of the new Lawry’s marinades – Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato and Szechuan Sweet & Sour BBQ – a set of skewers and a marinating dish.

Cellfire Cyber Monday - Possibly Win $5

2010-11-29T11:45:00.000-08:00

Login to your Cellfire Account between 2pm and 5pm Central Time today to see if you've won a free $5 Credit courtesy of Cellfire! This is only available to Kroger Store Card holders. If you don't have a Cellfire Account, sign up now - All you need is a Kroger Card and a Cell Phone number.

Let me know if you win anything!! :o)

Thanks Bethany!!

Yves Rocher: Free Shipping + 10$ off + 4 FREE Items + 40% Cash Back!

2010-11-29T11:16:00.000-08:00

I ordered $43 worth of products. You get FREE shipping if you order over $35 in products. I also used this code: FWT1030 to get an extra $10 off. Also you will receive 40% back from EBATES!!!

My total came to $33 after all the discounts, I purchased 4 gifts and got 4 free things added to my bag automatically. I got a watch and ring set, free samples, shawl (must add at least $40 to get the shawl, and 5 gift bags. And I will get back $13.2o from EBATES!!

Here's what you do!!

1. Go HERE to sign up for Ebates. If you are a new member you will get a $5 bonus added to your account.

Search for Yves Rocher.

2. Now go shopping and put more then $40 in your cart.

3. Use coupon code FWT1030 for $10 off.

4. Wait for your Ebates check!

Thanks, My Litter!!!

Old Navy 30% off any item

2010-11-28T10:51:00.000-08:00

Old Navy has just released a coupon good for 30% off any item. Excludes performance fleece tops. This coupon is valid 11/28- 12/4!!!

Click on the coupon to go to a printable link!!!

This could score you some fabulous priced Christmas gifts!!!

Eating Choc Chip Cookies!!! :o)

2010-11-26T19:58:00.000-08:00

Yes I have been VERY lazy this week. I will wrap my week up for you!!! :o)

I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

I did very minimal shopping this week... only purchased a 16lb of cat food from Petsmart for $6.65... refer to this post HERE to get the deal.

Grabbed some Diet Dr. Pepper from Kroger and some Pillsbury cookies. I spent $7.92 there. I went to another Kroger in town to grab some more Diet Dr. P but they were out so I grabbed a raincheck. Always... Always get a raincheck if something you really want is out of stock. Rainchecks at Kroger expire 30 days from the day issued.

I've worked my booty off this week. Had tons of clients needing Manicures & Pedicures this week.

Went to my hubby's family for Thanksgiving... ate A LOT of food!!! :o) Will be having another Thanksgiving at my cousin's house tomorrow.

Did some Black Friday shopping ONLINE last night. I wasn't even about to get out in the cold rain!!! I grabbed a digital photo frame for my hubby from Sears.com, and this morning ordered my hubby 2 computer monitors. Yes... he has to have 2... they are side by side... he's a huge techy!!! lol Also ordered some Lego Duplo's from Walmart for $15 each. I'm officially done with my son's stuff... I bought him WAYYYY too much stuff!!!

Worked all day today... got home... attempted to put our BRAND NEW Christmas tree up... Yeah the top lights didn't work. So I have to return that to Bed Bath & Beyond tomorrow. I'm going to go to Walmart and get a replacement tree.

So that brings us to this moment!!! I think I will look at some Walgreens scenarios for tomorrow!!! I'm not sure anything will be left but I'm always last minute about most of the things I do!!! lol

Elder-Beerman Coupons: 20% off & $10 off $25 Purchase

2010-11-19T20:26:00.000-08:00

Go HERE to get a coupon for 20% off sale price apparel or fine jewelry item

or extra 15%off a sale price accessory, footwear, intimate apparel, maternity, ladies’ or men’s outerwear or suit, men’s tailored clothing, home store or luggage item

or extra 10%off a sale price toy, small electrics or health & wellness item

Also there is a coupon for $10 off a purchase of $25 or more. This could make for some inexpensive Christmas gifts!!!

Coupons expire TOMORROW!!!

Petsmart: $5 off ANY Purina Brand Pet Items

2010-11-19T18:54:00.000-08:00

Look for Specially marked packages of Purina cat food for a $5 Gift Coupon.

I bought the Purina Friskie's Brand and spent $10.99 and recieved a $5 coupon on any Purina Brand Pet Items. This coupon is found inside the bag of cat food.

I plan to buy another big bag of cat food and use my $5 Coupon making each bag only $5.99!!! What a steal!!! This coupon expires 2/28/11!!!

You can only find this deal and redeem the coupon at Petsmart!!!

Super Savings Saturday saved 77%

2010-11-19T18:39:00.001-08:00

I didn't do too much shopping this week. I've been super tired from the time change. I hate that it's dark when I get off work at 5. I grabbed my FREE newspapers from Wags this week. I used $8 in RR to pay for them.

Wags:
Spent: $0
Saved: $8 or 100%

Also... for some reason I like to wait until the very last day of sales to grab my items. I had 2 LONG weeks to go shopping at the last Kroger Mega Event... but of course... I wait til the last day to go shopping. I won't go into details since these deals are no longer valid.

Kroger:
Spent: $36.62
Saved: $90.49 or 71%
Also earned $5 in Catalina's!!! Woohoo!!! :o)

Total Saved for the week 77%

How did you do for the week?? Link up below!!!

Super Savings Saturday saved 81%

2010-11-05T19:17:00.000-07:00

Kroger: Here, Here, & Here
Spent: $33.71
Saved: $119.56 or 78%

Walgreens: Here, Here, & Here
Spent: $12.81
Saved: $47.12 or 79%
RR Left: $16----- $3.19 MM!!! Woohoo!!!

CVS: HERE
Spent: $0.90
Saved:$34.25 or 97%
ECB Left: $13.50

Total Spent: $47.42
Total Saved: $200.93 or 81%

How did you do this week??!!?!? Link up below!!! :o) Thanks!!!

11/2 & 11/3 Wags $6 moneymaker

2010-11-03T19:52:00.001-07:00

I went to wags 2 diff days and did the same exact transaction both times.

Trans #1:
(2) Sinex $10
used (2) $4 Sinex from the PG insert
total: $2.10
saved: $13.98
Earned: $5 RR----- $3MM!!! :o) WooHoo!!!

Trans #2:
Same

Spent: $4.20
Saved: $27.96
RR Earned: $10

11/2 Kroger Shopping saved 78%

2010-11-03T19:46:00.000-07:00

I'm not going to go into details with this one. It's all stuff I've pretty much bought throughout the past week. Also these sale prices are no longer valid.

I did 2 trips to two different Krogers.

Total Spent: $15.98
Saved: $57.93 or 78%

11/1 Kroger saved 85%

2010-11-01T20:37:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is the last day for the Mega Frozen Event. I ordered 20 coupons for the steamers and 20 coupons for the Kid Cuisine. I still have 10 of each left!!!! My Kroger only doubles up to 8 like coupons per trip. I will make my last 2 trips tomorrow and stock up on some more of each. My freezer is pretty full so I will have to figure out where to stash 20 more of these!!

I bought:
8 Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers $14.24
2 Kid Cuisine Meals $2.78

Used:
8 $.50/1 Steamer Q's -$8
2 $.50/1 Kid Cuisine Q's -$2
$3 catalina from McCormick Grinders

Total: $4.02
Saved: $23.88 or 85%

11/1 Wags: Zarbee's Cough Syrup $3MM

2010-11-01T20:30:00.000-07:00

I went in to look for some of the Sinex but the store was out so I grabbed some Zarbee's cough syrup. Is this not the most adorable bee ever???

Zarbee's Cough Syrup $5.99
used $3 coupon

Spent: $3.35
Saved: $5.00
Earned $6RR

On Sunday I will be buying 4 newspapers which cost $6. So I was able to buy cough syrup for $3 and earned a $6RR that I can turn around and use for my newspapers!!! I just love money makers at wags!!! :o)

11/1 CVS paid $.90!!!! Saved 97%

2010-11-01T20:20:00.000-07:00

I had $13 in ECB's that were going to expire the 4th of this month. There was nothing I really needed/wanted so I worked out a plan to roll as many of my $13 ecb's as possible.

I got my CVS match-ups from Southern Savers.

Here is what I bought:

Schick Hydro Razor $8.99
used $4 Q
Earned $4 ecb
total: $.99

Secret Trial Size Deo $1.49
Olay Body Wash $7
used $5 off Olay wyb Secret Deo
Earned $3 ECB
Total: $.49 for body wash and deo

(2) Oral B Power Toothbrushes $9.98
used (2) $3 off from 10/31 PG -$6
Earned $4 ECB
Total: Free

Used $13 ECB adjusted down to $12.46

Total: $.90
Saved: $34.25 or 97%
Earned $11 in ECB's

10/31 Wags saved 73% - Free Newspapers!!!

2010-11-01T09:33:00.000-07:00

Trans #1:

Zarbee's Cough Syrup $5.99
used $3 printable
$2.99 and earned $6 RR = $3 MM

8 Snickers $7.12
used in ad coupon making them 49 each took off $3.20
used 4 B1G1 Q's took off $1.96
$1.96 for 8 or $.24 each

Total: $5.26
Saved: $8.16 or 61%
earned $6 RR

Trans #2

(4) Newspapers $6.00

used $6 RR

Total: $0
Saved: $6 or 100%

Total on both: $5.26
Saved: $14.16 or 73%

10/30 Kroger Shopping Saved 73%

2010-11-01T09:19:00.001-07:00

8 Diet Dr. Pepper 2liters $7.04
$.88 each

3 McCormick Grinders $4.00
Used $3 catalina & earned $3 catalina
$.75 for 3

2 Dawn Dish Soap $2.00
used (2) $.50 Q doubled to $1 each
FREE for 2

8 Kid Cuisine Meals $11.12
Used 8 $.50 Q's doubled to $1 each
$3.12 or $.39 each

2 Cafe Steamers $3.56
used (2) $.50 Q's doubled to $1
$1.56 for 2 or $.78 each

Spent: $13.71
Saved: $37.70 or 73%

I also have a $3 catalina left!!! :o)

Super Savings Saturday saved 82%

2010-10-29T17:39:00.001-07:00

I did 3 shops this week. I have plans to do more shops at Kroger but I will add those to nexts weeks totals.

Kroger: Here & Here
Spent: $18.11
Saved: $90.16
$3 in catalina's left

Wags: Here
Spent: $10.86
Saved: $39.67

Total Spent: $28.97
Total Saved: $129.83 or 82%

Thanks to Bethany, Frugal Invitation, and Southern Savers for the matchups for these shops.

How did you do this week??? Please link up below! Also I love comments!!! :o)

Halloween Treat Bags for toddlers & Daycare Teachers

2010-10-28T21:42:00.000-07:00

My son is having a fall party tomorrow at his daycare so I decided to make some treat bags for his friends and all of the teachers. I decided to just run to walmart and grab all my supplies. I stopped by CVS first but they didn't have much halloween stuff left.

For his teachers I grabbed 4 bags of candy. I got the teachers Hershey's, Starburst, Lifesaver gummy's, and Reeses. Had to have a balance of chocolate and fruity candy!! :o) I also added in a Chex mix Golden Graham bar. I bought like 10 boxes of those a few mega events ago.

For the children I decided to go with a juice box, fruit snack, and lil can of playdough. I wanted to give them a healthier option!!! :o)

I also wanted to add a little personal touch by tying the bags with orange & black metallic ribbon. I printed off these adorable gift tag labels and wrote the teachers name along with Keaton's name. For the toddler bags I just wrote "Happy Halloween". You can print the tags off here.

Supplies Purchased:
(2) Gift Bags $3.00 ($.10 per bag)
Curling Ribbon $3.00
Candy $7.00 (9 bags worth $.78 each)
Playdough $4 (20 cans total $.20 each)

Supplies on Hand:
Gift Tags (free)
Juice Boxes (from stockpile $.13 per juice box )
Fruit Snacks (from stockpile maybe $.05 per pack)
Golden Graham Bars (from stockpile $.08 per bar)

Cost of Teacher Bags:
$.96 each x 9= $8.64

Cost of Toddler Bags:
$.48 each x 10 = $4.80

10/27 Kroger saved 91%

2010-10-27T18:04:00.000-07:00

(2) Quilted Northern $3.98
used (2) $.50 coupons doubled to $1 each = $2
$1.98 for 2 or $.99 each

(3) McCormick Sea Salt Grinders $3.75
received $3 catalina for buying 3
used previous catalina to pay for these also
$.75 for 3 or $.25 each

Buy 4 save $6:

3 Cinnamon Toast Crunch $4.47
used (3) $.55 from here & here doubled to $1.10 each
(2) $.55 ecoupons $1.10
$0.07 for 3 boxes of cereal!!!!!!

1 Apple Cinnamon Cheerios $2.09
used $.75 coupon from here
she must have scanned it 2 times bc there is another $.75 coupon showing
also used $.75 ecoupon
Free + $.16 overage
(It should have cost me $.59)

Total: $2.64
Saved: $26.79 or 91%

Almost Wordless Wednesday

2010-10-27T18:01:00.001-07:00

Sorry the pic is kind of blurry! It was taken through my back patio door. I was so excited when I saw Mr. Skunk on my back porch!!!

This is the closest I have ever been to a skunk so I just had to take a pic!!!

Free Sample of Dove Deodorant.

2010-10-26T21:36:00.001-07:00

Go HERE to grab a free sample of Dove. You do not need to be a costco member to receive this.

Yankee Candle $1 Tarts & Votives

2010-10-26T21:13:00.001-07:00

I just got an e-mail from Yankee Candle stating that the tarts & votives are on sale for $1 each!!!

Go Here to see all the candles!! Offer ends Nov. 9th. Can be used in store or online with code WTS010H1. Go HERE to print a coupon for in store.

10/26 Kroger Shopping saved 80%

2010-10-26T18:12:00.001-07:00

This was a great week for a few freebies and super cheap frozen items!!!

Kroger #1:

4 Totino's Pizza Rolls $4
used (2) .40/2 doubled to .80= $1.60
.40 ecoupon from shortcuts= $.40
$2 for 4 or .50 each

6 Totino's Pizzas = $6
used (2) .50/3 doubles to $1 = $2
$1 ecoupon from shortcuts 4 $1
$3 for 6 or .50 each

3 Dawn Dish Soap $3
used (3) .50/1 from 9/26PG doubled = $3
FREE

Bananas $1.29

Cottonelle Moist Wipes $2.49
$2 Catalina from last week
$.49

3 McCormick Grinders $3.75
Recieved $3 catalina for buying 3
$.75 for 3 after catalina

Mega Event Items

4 Hungry Man $7.12
used (4) $2 printables = $8
FREE + .88 in overage

4 Healthy Choice Steamer Entree $5.56
used (4) $1 printables = $4
$1.56 for 4 or .39 each

2 TGIF quesidillas $4.98
used 1 $1.50/2 from 9/26SS = $1.50
$3.48 for 2 or $1.74 each

Total Spent: $14.72
Total Saved: $49.59 or 77%

Kroger #2:

(4) Bumble Bee Tuna $3.96
used (4) .55/1 doubled up to .99
FREE

3 McCormick Grinders $3.75
earned $3 catalina
$.75 for 3 after catalina

Used $3 Catalina from previous store

Total Spent: $.75
Total Saved: $13.78 or 94%

Still have a $3 Catalina left from McCormick Grinders

Also got a big wow from the cashier on the second transaction!!! :o)

Total Spent on Both: $15.47
Saved: 63.37 or 80%

Re-selling Toys, clothes, and more!!!

2010-10-24T18:29:00.000-07:00

Every Spring/Summer & Fall/Winter my area has a sale called Kidsignment, and Clothes of Many Closets. These are consignment type sales where you tag all of your stuff yourself and set your own prices. You then take your items to the sale that typically lasts for 2 weeks. At the end of the 2 week sale you go back and pick up your stuff. They keep 30% of the sales and you get 70%!!! This is one of the easiest ways to re-sell kid items.

The photo above is just a few of my sons toys that I took to the sale. Some of them even sold before I made it there. I also posted all of the items I had for sale on my facebook page, and on craigslist. Just alone by advertising items on my facebook I made $87. Other item's I took to the sale include: all of my fall/winter clothes, my son's clothes, highchairs, baby gates, and more.

I will update everyone when I pick my items up to see how much I made. It's a great way for me to re-sell items and take the money and purchase new things for my son!!! :o) I also like to go to the sales myself and look at toys to buy.

Do you have any of these types of sales in your area, or do you have any advice on how you re-sell stuff? I would love to hear in the comments!!!

10/23 Wags Trip Candles for $0.31 each!!!

2010-10-23T19:24:00.000-07:00

After running across this post from Frugal Invitation... I just had to take advantage of the candle deal. And since my favorite cashier was working this morning, and my 10am client canceled on me this morn I just had to run out and get this deal!!!

Here's how the candle deal worked:
I bought 8 Glade candles= $24
used 4 B1G1 coupons took off $12
Used $1.50/2 coupon from here (it only let me print one)
Used $2/2 coupon from wags oct booklet took off $8

Total spent on 8 candles = $2.50 or $0.31 each!!!!

I will use a few as gifts for my son's daycare teachers!!!

I also bought 2 tylenol cold products... you will notice that the daytime one is open... :o) I have the sniffles and sinus stuff so we needed this.

(2) Tylenol Cold Products $13.24
They were on sale B1G1 50% off.
Used (2) $2 off coupons
Used $1/1 coupon from wags oct booklet took off $2

Total Spent: $7.23 or $3.61 each

Still kinda high in price... but I got both bottles cheaper than the price of 1!!! And it will get lots of use!!! :o)

Total Spent at Wags $10.86
Saved: $39.67 or 79%

Super Savings Saturday saved 71%

2010-10-22T19:51:00.000-07:00

(Click on the photo to enlarge)

I did 4 different shopping trips this week!!!

Kroger: Details HERE & HERE
Spent: $51.26
Saved: $97.13 or 66%

Walgreens: HERE
Spent: $1.02
Saved: $56.94 or 98%

Save-A-Lot: HERE
Spent: $11.82

Total Spent: $64.10
Total Saved: $154.07 or 71%

How did you do this week??? Please link up below!!!

10/20 Save A Lot Shopping $11.82

2010-10-21T19:33:00.000-07:00

I was driving home from work and really wanted a baked potato!!! But I didn't have potatoes, bacon bits, or sour cream. So I decided to head to Save A Lot.

If you want a quick and easy place to go and not have to full with coupons this is a great place to go. I don't shop there very often but I knew I could prob get most items I needed for cheap.

5lb Potatoes $2.49
Ripe Bananas $0.51 x 2 = $1.02 ( I will use these for ban bread)
Yogurt $0.55 x 2= $1.10 (my toddler wanted it)
Chicken Broth $0.59 x 2= $1.18 (for chicken pot pie)
Pie Crust $1.99 (for chicken pot pie)
Onion Soup Mix $0.79 (got it to try in a recipe)
Onion $0.86
Sour Cream $0.99 (could of prob gotten a better deal with a coupon... but it's ok!!)
McCormick Bacon Bits $1.29

Total Spent: 11.71

All in all very happy with my total. With all the things I bought I will be able to make a few loaves of banana bread, chicken pot pie, and several baked potatoes!!! :o)

10/19 Kroger Shopping Trip #2 saved 57%

2010-10-21T19:28:00.000-07:00

Yes I made a 2nd trip to Kroger. I wanted to grab a few things I saw earlier at the previous Kroger trip before the new ad came out.

(4) V8 Fusion Green Tea $9.96
used (4) $1 off Q's = $5.96 for 4

(4) Dial Hand Soap $4
used (4) $0.35 Q's doubled to $0.70 = $1.20 for 4

Kroger Brand HOT taco Sauce $1.45

Kroger Freezer Bags $1.09
(these bags are really really crappy!!! I just needed them to get stuff ready for a consignment sale i'm doing)

Total: $11.24
Saved: $14.30 or 57%

10/19 Wags Shopping 100% FREE

2010-10-21T19:24:00.000-07:00

I was able to get all of these items on sale this week 100% free... well I had to pay tax of course!!! :o)

I bought:
4 Nivea men body wash $10
2 Nivea womens body was $5
8 Ricola Cough Drops (yay for these) $8

Used:
4 Coupons for Men's Wash $12
1 $3/2 for the womens wash $3 (It didn't beep since all of my items totaled $15)
4 $1/2 Ricola Drops
Oct Booklet Q that took off $0.50 for the drops

Total: $1.02 (tax)
Saved: $56.94 (can you believe that???!!!?!!?)

10/19 Kroger Shopping Trip #1 saved 67%

2010-10-21T19:15:00.000-07:00

I waited until the VERY LAST day of the two week long mega event. :o) What can I say I procrastinate!!! I got all of my coupon match ups from The Big Red Pot!!!

Anyway I won't get into great detail since these deals are already over.

But a few things that I got for FREE were:
8 Yakisoba Meals
10 Cream Cheese
2 Coffee Mates

Cheap Items:
Mac N Cheese $0.25 each
Side Shots $0.49 each
Juicy Juice $0.99 each!!!

I bought a total of 59 items averaging to $0.68 each!!!! :o)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE mega events!!!!!!!!!

My total spent was $40.20
And I saved: $82.83 or 67%

I think that it is time to come back!!!

2010-10-18T21:04:00.000-07:00

After pretty much taking a break from couponing for the summer and adjusting to working full time, I feel that it is time I come back to my blog.

I started my blog to help myself with spending and showing others how to shop smart. Without my blog and readers I have been spending wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too much money on groceries. We have almost doubled our income now that I have started working. I'm no longer as frugal as I used to be, and I'm working on getting back to that.

So in the next few days I will be getting back into blogging. Hopefully doing a few matchup's for Walgreens, CVS, and Kroger. I will also show everyone my coupon binder and post photos of my stockpile. I look forward to coming back!! I have missed you guys!!! :o)

Kroger $25 Giftcard Winner!!!

2010-08-04T21:59:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who entered!!! The winner is Stephanie!!!

"Stephanie said... I blogged #5
http://thegrantsgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/07/mandys-frugal-journey-25-kroger-gift.html
thecartoonlovinmama(at)gmail(dot)com "

Congrats Stephanie!!! :o)

Giveaway: $25 Kroger Giftcard ends 8/4 @ 9pm CST

2010-07-29T20:39:00.000-07:00

Giveaway ClosedWhile you’re out and about, be sure to stop at your local Kroger Family of Stores (which includes Kroger, Ralph’s, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Baker’s, Owen’s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Pay Less Super Markets and Scott’s Food & Pharmacy) to take advantage of their “Add Up the Savings” Event and stock up on your favorite General Mills & Kimberly Clark brands From August 8 through August 21, when you buy 8 participating items from any Kroger store, you’ll receive $4 off of your purchase. Some of the great participating brands include: Cheerios, Yoplait Yogurt, Pillsbury Cookies & Biscuits, Kleenex, Huggies, Betty Crocker Brownies, Cottonelle, and Lucky Charms.

In addition to these great savings, be sure to take advantage of the special Bonus Box Tops Offers and get a jumpstart on helping the participating school of your choice this year.

All you have to do, if you haven’t already, is register at www.RewardYourSchool.com. Once you register, you will automatically receive 5 Bonus Box Tops just for signing up! You will also receive custom offers for Bonus Box Tops for purchasing participating products.

These great offers are:

Buy any 4 Box Tops products and get 10 Bonus Box Tops

Buy any 8 Box Tops products and get 25 Bonus Box Tops

The offers you select will then load onto your Kroger Shopper Card to be redeemed once you purchase the items. It’s extra easy because there’s no clipping! Just remember to scan your Kroger Shopper Card and the Bonus Box Tops will automatically go straight the participating school of your choice.

Win It!
Ready to start adding up the savings? Thanks to MyBlog Spark one lucky reader will win a $25 Kroger Family of Stores gift card that you can use to purchase your favorite “Add Up the Savings” participating items!

Mandatory Entry:

Share which eight participating items {Cheerios, Yoplait Yogurt, Pillsbury Cookies & Biscuits, Kleenex, Huggies, Betty Crocker Brownies, Cottonelle, and Lucky Charms} you plan to purchase to receive $4 off during the `Add up the Savings Event´ at the Kroger Family of Stores.

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More Details:
1.)This giveaway is open to US ONLY.
2.)Sorry, No PO Boxes.
3.) This giveaway will close Wed August 4, 2010 at 9pm CST.
4.)The winner will be selected via random.org and the winner will be contacted by email. The winner will have 24 hours to claim their prize.

Disclosure: The Kroger Family of Stores gift card, information, and giveaway were all provided by The Kroger Family of Stores, General Mills, and Kimberly Clark through MyBlogSpark.

Super Savings Saturday saved 80% @ Kroger!!!

2010-07-29T20:30:00.001-07:00

Yay... I finally did some coupon shopping again!!! :o) There were so many things at Kroger this past week that I just couldn't pass up. So I made my list and went shopping the first night at 9:30. It was nice to shop that late... the store was super empty. I like shopping when it's not as busy, I feel that it's easier for me to take my time and not get rushed. This was all done in 4 transactions over the course of 2 days.

Total Spent: $35.43
Total Saved: $148.14 or 80%

Wooohooo!!!! It feels good to be back into couponing!!! :o) Also since i'm going to Alabama this weekend for my hubby's family reunion I will make this my Super Savings Saturday post since I haven't done one in quite a while!!! So how did you do this week? Feel free to link up below!!!

Where have I been???

2010-07-21T21:03:00.001-07:00

So.... I hate that I haven't blogged in FOREVER. I haven't been doing much couponing here lately. I haven't even bought a paper in probably 3 weeks. BUT I am trying to slowly get back into couponing. I am now working 5 days a week- just shy of 40 hours a week. I have been staying super busy with anywhere from 5-7 clients a day. So this has been a huge adjustment for me. My daily routine is: get up, get ready, take Keaton to daycare, work from 9-5, pick Keaton up, figure out something for my family to eat, spend a few hours with Keaton & the hubby, put Keaton to bed, do some cleaning, go to bed. I usually hop into bed around midnight. I've been running to walmart when I get free time and spending WAY more than I want to. So after balancing the checkbook and seeing how much money I'm wasting i'm trying to get back into my old routine. So please bear with me while I get back on track. I will be doing a giveaway for a $25 gift card to Kroger soon!!! So stay tuned!!! :o) Hopefully once I figure out better time management I can get back to blogging!!!

Super Savings Saturday saved 91%

2010-07-02T18:05:00.000-07:00

I didn't do too much shopping this week. I've been pretty busy this week. I'm starting a new job on Monday and my last day at my current job is tomorrow. I found a job at a different Spa!!! So i'm pretty excited!! I love being a nail tech!! :o)

Grand Total Spent this week: $8.36
Grand Total Saved this week: $85.00
Total Savings of 91%

CVS

Total Spent: $2.03
Total Saved: $39.69
Left with $5 in ecb

I bought 4 ziploc bags for $2.50 each and used (2) $1/2 coupons & earned $5 ecb
6 xtra laundry detergent for $1.50 each and used (6) $1 coupons
2 Betty Crocker Delights fr $0.88 each and used (2) $0.75 coupons
2 M&M's on sale for B1g1 used (1) b1g1 coupons= both free
2 packs of stride gum. 1 pack was $1.49 the other was $0.88. Got that cheaper pack free with a B1G1 coupon
Paid with $12 in ECB's

Walgreens

Total Spent: $5.90
Total Saved: $37.08

(8) Deli Creations for $2 each used (8) $1 off coupons. Earned $3 RR.
(6) Dentyne gum used (2) $1 off and coupon in wags booklet
(2) newspapers $3.00
Chips for my hubby $2.49
Used $5 RR & $3 RR

Walgreens

Total Spent: $0.43
Total Saved: $8.25

(6) Dentyne Gum used (2) $1 off coupons and coupon in walgreens july booklet
Royal Jello $0.25 (filler so my total wouldnt be negative)

How did you do this week????? Please link up below!!

Super Savings Saturday saved 52%

2010-06-25T19:51:00.000-07:00

Walmart: Details HERE & HERE
Spent: $19.18
Saved: $29.10

Kroger: Details HERE
Spent: $9.24
Saved: $15.87

Wags: Details HERE
Spent: $0
Saved: $6.00

Big John's: Details HERE
Spent: $18.40

Total Spent: $46.82
Total Saved: $50.97 or 52%

How did you do this week??? Please link up below!!!

Walmart $5.60

2010-06-25T19:46:00.000-07:00

Bagels $1.88

Kool-Aid Fun Fizz $1.97
used FREE coupon from Kraftfirsttaste

Kraft 100cal cheese $2.28
used FREE coupon from Kraftfirsttaste

Mac N Cheese Deluxe Dinner $2.00
used FREE coupon from Kraftfirsttaste

Roast Beef $3.00
used FREE coupon from Kraftfirsttaste

Ritz Crackerfuls $2.78
used FREE coupon from Kraftfirsttaste

Dixie Plates $3.72

Spent: $5.60
Saved: $12.03

6/23 Big John's $18.40

2010-06-25T19:37:00.001-07:00

Um... so yeah... I don't really feel like I got a lot. But oh well... I work 5 days a week now... so by the time I get off work I really don't care... Not very frugal of me!!! :P BUT... It's not like I bought random junk. Everything I bought was with a meal in mind. So let's see what I can do with this!!!

Pork Roast $5.55
Potatoes $2.89
McCormick Slow Cookers Seasoning $1.79

Ok... This is all for one meal. I will also add baby carrots which I had on hand. This will feed my family Dinner, and leftovers for the next day or two. So that's $8.33 (I didn't include the entire price of that potatoes). So that's not really that bad when you break it down like that.

Garlic Bread $1.88
Ragu Alfredo $2.45 (YIKES) you can get this for like $1.39 at Kroger. But I wasn't at Kroger sooo... I paid that amount. lol :o)

That will be for a meal. I already have PLENTY of pasta on hand. Also the garlic bread will be split between a few different meals.

Tater Tot's $2.68

These will be for hamburgers and things like that.

Bread $0.98

So all in all I spent $18.40 on all of this. Now that I have broken everything down I feel like I did good for my money except the ragu!!! lol They are $1.39 at Kroger this week and there are $1.25/3 coupons in on of the inserts. So I plan to stock up on some alfredo!! :o)

FREE DiGiorno Deep Dish Pizza- Facebook offer!!!

2010-06-22T14:28:00.000-07:00

Haha... Yes that would be my face... ;)!!! But that photo right there earned me a FREE coupon for a DiGiorno Deep Dish Pizza!!! Head on over HERE and score your free pizza coupon too!!! You will recieve it by snail mail in 6-8 weeks!!!

Thanks Ann!!! :o)

Follow me back Tuesday & Tag A Long Tuesday

2010-06-21T20:48:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Mandy's Frugal Journey!!!!

If you are here from Follow Me Back Tuesday or Tag A Long Tuesday... please follow my blog and leave a comment so I can follow you back!!! :o)

So what is my blog about??? I like to post my weekly shopping trips. You can see my recent Walmart & Kroger trips HERE & HERE.

There are a few Instant win games going on right now too. Go HERE to try and win some sobe lifewater, or HERE to win free items from Kroger.

So a little about me....

I'm 24---married for over 3 years.
I'm a mommy!!! My lil boy will be 2 next month.
I just graduated college with my Nail technician license.
I just started working at a Spa after taking off work for 9 months. It's an adjustment.
I LOVE to save money.
I like to watch lifetime, cw, and nickelodeon!!! :o) Nickelodeon is for my son!! hehe
I love to read when I can find the time!!!
I love meeting new people and making new friends!!!
I'm a coupon-a-holic!!!
I LOVE animals!!!!

6/20 Wags: Free Newspapers

2010-06-21T18:52:00.000-07:00

I ran into Wags Sunday morning... with NO makeup on... I NEVER do that... lol. I wanted to get it over with and figured if I went early enough I wouldn't see anyone I knew. lol

(4) Newspapers $6.00

used $6RR!!!

= FREE COUPONS!!!!!

6/19 Walmart saved 56%

2010-06-21T18:42:00.000-07:00

I had a rather pleasant trip at walmart!!!

Sargento Cheese $4.42 (It was cheaper than the walmart brand)

Deli Fresh Turkey Pastrami $3.00
used FREE coupon from Kraft -$3.00
Total: Free

(4) Dan-o-nino $8.24 (yes these are tiny... but they are perfect for my almost 2 year old)
used (4) $1.50 coupons
Total for 4: $2.24

Simply Go-Gurt $2.25
used free coupon from giveaway
Total: FREE

Philadelphia cream cheese $1.82
used FREE coupon from Kraftfirsttaste
Total: FREE

(2) Deli Creation subs $4.96 (for hubbys lunch)
used (2) $1 off coupons
Total: $2.96 for 2

(2) V8 Fusion $5.96
used (2) $1 off printables
Total: $3.96 for 2

Total: $13.58
Saved: $17.07 or 56%

6/19 Kroger saved 63%

2010-06-21T18:33:00.000-07:00

Kroger Waffles $1.75 (I think I spend a bit more and get Eggo's next time)

Kroger mini pancakes $2.00

(2) Kraft Mac & Cheese $2.38--FREE
used (2) Free coupons from Kraft -$2.38

(4) Sobe Lifewater $3.52
used (2) B1G1 free coupons -$1.76

Bananas $1.12

Grapes $2.69

Kraft Mac & Cheese 5pack $2.99 (There was a peelie on the box that says you get a free capri sun when you buy the mac n cheese)

Capri Sun $2.15
used free coupon from Kraft Mac & Cheese box. -$2.15

I also used a $3 catalina

Total: $9.24
Saved: $15.87 or 63%

Victoria's Secret: Clearance Swimwear extra 20% ENDS TODAY!!

2010-06-21T10:44:00.000-07:00

Check out this cute bathing suit I just ordered!!! I got mine in pink dots!!! If your in a need of a bathing suit for the summer go HERE to check out the clearance bathing suits and use code SHOPSWIM to score an extra 20% off clearance bathing suits. Hurry this offer ends today!!! My total was around $23.34!!! Now let's just hope it fits!!! :o)

Good Earth Gift Pack Winner

2010-06-20T21:50:00.001-07:00

Thanks soooo much for all that participated. I wish I had one to give to everyone!!

I used random.org and it generated #31!!!

~*Nomie*~ said... I subscribed via email

nomieecoware@gmail.com

Congrats Nomie!!!!

Super Savings Saturday saved 78%

2010-06-18T19:17:00.000-07:00

Total Spent: $26.26
Total Saved: $94.79 or 78%
ECB Left: $12
RR Left: $11

How did you do this week?? Please link up below!!!

6/17 CVS Spent $1.99 saved $19.00

2010-06-18T19:11:00.000-07:00

(2) Gillette Body Wash $8
Schick Razor $8.97

Used:

$4/2 Gillette from May P&G
$5 Schick
$7 ecb

Total: $1.99 ($0.97 was tax)
Saved: $19.00
ECB earned: $12

6/16 Walmart: $15.90

2010-06-18T19:08:00.000-07:00

I grabbed (3) 24 packs of diet dr. pepper. :o) I'm a total Diet Dr. Pepper aholic!!! lol :o)

Walmart: $5 24 packs!!!!

2010-06-16T18:33:00.000-07:00

I was at my local Walmart and noticed they had the $5 24packs of drinks on sale again!!! I think this is a fabulous time to STOCK up!!!!! :o) I bought 3 of them tonight and will prob grab more by the end of the week. Not sure if this is a regional thing... but it's def worth checking out!!! They have Coke & Pepsi products.

Pinecone Research: Accepting Applications!!!

2010-06-16T09:29:00.000-07:00

I am a member of Pinecone research. I love them. Each time I do a survey I get $3 deposited to my Paypal account. So HURRY over here and apply to do surveys with this company. I don't get a ton of surveys but you don't have to worry about not qualifying for their surveys. Not sure how long they will be accepting applications!!! Let me know if you get in!! :o)

Thanks, ThePrudentPatron!!!

6/14 Wags Schick & Listerine Rebate $12.78 Profit!

2010-06-16T07:35:00.001-07:00

Trans #1

Gillette Proglide Razor $9.89
Sweettarts $0.39

Used:

$4 Fusion Razor from June P&G
$6 RR from Nivea

Total: $0.92
Saved: $11.60
RR Earned: $5

Trans #2

Schick Razor $7.99
Peppermints $0.99
Butterfinger $0.39
100 Grand $0.39
100 Grand $0.39

Used:

$5 Schick from 6/13 insert
$5 RR from Proglide

Total: $0.75
Saved: $12.02
RR Earned: $4

Trans #3

Listerine Whitening $6.99
Gillette Razor $9.89
Crunch $0.39
Crunch $0.39

Used:

$4 Gillette from June P&G
$2 Printable for Listerine
$3 in ad coupon for Listerine
$2 RR from Ecotrin

Total: $3.54
Saved : $17.01
RR Earned: $5

Total Spent: $5.21
Total Saved: $40.63
RR Left: $11

Also there are 2 rebates I will be submitting for!!

I will be submitting for the Schick Try me Free Rebate. You can go HERE to get more info on the rebate.

Also there is a rebate for the Listerine Whitening. There isn't a form for this. You can go HERE to read about it.

So I spent $5.21 on everything but I will recieve a $10 prepaid gift card and $7.99 rebate!!!!! That's a $12.78 Money Maker!!

6/13 Wags Spent $1.56 saved $19

2010-06-16T07:30:00.000-07:00

I did 2 Exact transactions. I had $14 in RR expiring that Monday and I wanted to roll them if possible and also get my newspapers for free!!!

Trans #1

Nivea Body Wash $5.99
Butterfinger $0.39 (filler)
(2) Newspapers $3.00

Used:
$3 Nivea Coupon
(3) $2 RR from Ecotrin

Total Spent: $0.78
Total Saved: $9.50
RR Earned: $6

Trans #2

Repeated the above transaction

6/12 CVS Spent $1.60 saved $16.16

2010-06-16T07:16:00.000-07:00

This deal is no longer active. This was a deal from the CVS ad last week.

(4) Windex Multisurface $10.00

Used (4) $1 off coupons
Used $5 ECB from Proglide deal

Total Spent: $1.60
Total Saved: $16.16
ECB earned: $5

Follow me back Tuesday!!!

2010-06-15T07:55:00.000-07:00

Welcome!!! If your hear from Follow Me Back Tuesday make sure and leave a comment if your a new follower, and I will follow you back!!!

Mandy's Frugal Journey is a money saving blog. I will post free samples, coupons, weekly shopping trips, and instant win games!!!

I currently have a giveaway going on and you can enter it by going HERE!!!

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Thanks for visiting my blog!!! Have a great day!!!

SoBe Instant Win Game: I won a free SoBe!!!!

2010-06-15T06:48:00.000-07:00

SoBe if offering up an instant win game!!! Just go HERE and you can enter codes from under the caps of SoBe lifewater. You can also play without a code. Just click on a character on the couch to get started. I won free SoBe. :o)

Come on back and let me know if you win!!!

Thanks Hip2save!!!

Free Nivea Lotion Sample

2010-06-14T14:53:00.000-07:00

Walmart is offering a sample of Nivea Body Lotion!! Copy & Paste the link below!!

http://www.startsampling.com/sm/walmart/captureAddress.iphtml?item=101232&source=&url=http://www.startsampling.com/sm/wmnivea2010happysensation

Thanks, Hip2save!!!

Free Sample Pampers Extra Protection Diapers

2010-06-14T08:43:00.000-07:00

GO HERE to get a Free Sample of Pampers Extra Protection. Offer ends 6/30/10 or while supplies last. Sample is available in size 4 or 5.

Thanks Whosaidnothinginlifeisfree

Kraft First Taste: 6 Free Product Coupons

2010-06-13T17:23:00.000-07:00

I just logged into my Kraft First Taste account!!! Several blogs talked about getting 6 coupons for FREE Kraft Products. I didn't receive the coupons at the time but I logged in today and saw them!! So if they weren't offered to you before you might want to check your account now!!!

Here are the coupons I was offered:

ONE (1) FREE package each of KOOL-AID Fun Fizz Drink Drops (up to $2.49)
OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Meats (up to $4.50)
RITZ CRACKERFULS Filled Crackers (up to $3.49)
KRAFT 100 CALORIE PACKS CHEESE BITES (up to $3.29)
KRAFT HOMESTYLE DELUXE Macaroni & Cheese Dinner (up to $3.99)
DIGIORNO® Deep Dish Pizza (up to $3.30)

Go HERE to sign up for Kraft First Taste!!!

Giveaway: Good Earth Mediterranean Chicken Dry Dinner Kit

2010-06-13T14:28:00.000-07:00

This Giveaway is now CLOSEDWith appetizing entrées from Good Earth, dining in is sure to become the new dining out. Enjoy cooking a sophisticated, restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. Each variety includes vibrant and flavorful sauces along with specialty ingredients like sweet basil, white wine and dried tomatoes. Delicious dinners that allow you to keep a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing taste, Good Earth dry dinner kits are perfect for whipping up a no-fail, five-star cuisine in less than 30 minutes.

100% whole grain, no trans fat, no artificial flavors, no artificial preservatives, no MSG - just add meat and, voila! Dinner is served.

Coming to stores this June, Good Earth dry dinner kits offer a selection of four delectable meals: Mediterranean Chicken with angel hair pasta
Spicy Citrus Glazed Shrimp with angel hair pasta
Herb Crusted Chicken with mushroom risotto
Tuscan Chicken with penne pasta.

Review:
I was provided with the Mediterranean Chicken dinner kit. This was super easy to make. I loved the convenience of this meal. We are a family of 3 and this was plenty food to feed us!! We even have leftovers. I had all the ingredients on hand, and I was able to make this meal fairly fast. I look forward to trying other flavors.

Giveaway:

My Blog Spark & Good Earth have provided me with a second gift pack to giveaway to one of my readers. The gift pack includes: Good Earth Mediterranean Chicken dry dinner kit, two sets of bamboo flatware, two bamboo dishes, a bamboo utility board and a 100% recyclable grocery tote.

Here's how to enter:

Leave me a comment on this post stating which Good Earth kit you would like to try. (1 entry)

Follow my blog on google connect and leave a comment. If you already follow me leave a comment saying that you do. (1 entry)

Subscribe to my feedburner and leave a comment. If you already subscribe leave a comment saying that you do. (1 entry)

Blog about my giveaway with a link to this post. You will receive 5 separate entries for doing this. Please leave a separate comment for each entry. Also please leave the link of the post. (5 entries)

This giveaway will end Sunday June 20th at 11pm CST. I will draw the winner using random.org. I will announce the winner and contact you that night. Please leave your e-mail address when commenting. You will have 48 hours to reply or I will chose a new winner. Only open to US residents.

Disclosure: My Blog Spark & Good Earth provided me with this prize pack, product information, and additional prize pack. I was in no way compensated for my review. Opinions are 100% mine)

Super Savings Saturday saved 58%

2010-06-11T19:56:00.000-07:00

I shopped at Kroger, Wags, CVS, Walmart, and Medco this week.

Total Spent: $62.93
Total Saved: $86.61 or 58%

I never save a lot when I shop at walmart... I blame them!!! lol Also It's been a week now since i've started working since last August... I'm having problems adjusting to getting up super early, working, balancing time, cleaning house, cooking dinner, spending time with family, and couponing. Bear with me!!! :o)

How did you do this week??? Please share below!!

CVS spent $2.84 saved $24.04

2010-06-11T19:52:00.000-07:00

I did 2 transactions. I got a survey from CVS and got $5 ecb for completing it. So I decided to go ahead and grab a few razors. I spent $2.84 and saved $24.04!!!

Medco: Coopertone Sunscreen for $0.99!!!

2010-06-11T19:50:00.000-07:00

I purchased this from Medco for $0.99 after a $10/10 code!!!! I just had to pay for shipping!! I saved $9.99!!!

6/8 Walmart Spent $32.88 Saved $21.76

2010-06-10T20:03:00.000-07:00

Highlights:
8 Free Tubs of wipes!!! Woohoo... Used $2 coupon from 6/6 P&G
The Deli Creations Lunchables were $1 each after $1 coupon. These are SOOOO good and filling. I grabbed these for lunches for work.

Everything else was just stuff I wanted!! lol :o) I just started back to work and it's a hard adjustment. So I haven't been on top of my couponing game.

Total Spent: $32.88
Total Saved: $21.76

6/5 Kroger Spent $26.22 Saved $30.70

2010-06-10T19:50:00.000-07:00

Highlights:
The All detergent was $0.99 each after $2 coupons.
The Pizza was $3.79 after a $4 coupon I recieved in the mail... this pizza was YUMMY!!!
The Smart Ones were on clearance for $0.50 each... I bought 6 and got a $3 catalina. So those were free.

Total Spent: $26.22
Total Saved: $30.70
$3 Catalina Left

6/6 Wags Spent $0 and saved $12

2010-06-10T19:43:00.000-07:00

I bought 8 newspapers this week. Total was $12 and I used 6 of the $2RR.

Total Spent: $0
Total Saved: $12