My Favorite Thing

My favorite thing this week...

is my sewing machine!

This was a gift from my Aunt a few years ago and though I've only used it a handful of times, I am excited to start using it on some new projects I want to make. It's just a basic machine, but that's all I need. My mom has sewn since I was a little girl and recently my daughter asked me to teach her how to sew. I thought what better way for me to teach her but through example? I like to make EASY clothing, and have made Easter dresses and pajama bottoms for the kids. Until I get better, I'm sticking to the easy patterns. I want to try some quilted bags and other accessory items like the ones I found HERE at Pink Penguin.

For more "Favorite Things," check out Sarah's blog at Fiddledeedee!

Walmart Free Sample

Click on the picture below to get your free sample!

Free Sample of Pamprin

New Walgreens Magazine

Walgreens has a new Diabetes & You magazine. If you have diabetes and you want some great new recipes and coupons for diabetes testing materials, pick yours up for FREE at any Walgreens in the pharmacy area.

For coupon gamers, you can also find the following grocery coupons enclosed:

• $2/1 Walgreens ACE product (bandage/wrap)
• $1/1 Fiber One Original, Fiber One Honey Clusters, Fiber One Raisin Bran Clusters, or Fiber One Caramel Delight cereal (MFR Q)
• $1/1 Splenda Packets (100 ct), Splenda Granulated (3.8 oz), or Splenda w/ Fiber (80 ct)
  

Homeschool Mondays

Looking for arts and crafts ideas that don't cost a lot of $$??

I have discovered a wonderful magazine called Family Fun. I got the idea for my 2 daughters' birthday cake while through flipping the pages of this fabulous magazine while I waited for a doctor's appointment one day. Though it may not be exactly like the picture in the magazine, I thought it turned out pretty great (considering I've made only sheet cakes up until now).

Check out their website HERE to find great arts and crafts ideas that you can do with your kids. I thought about subscribing to their magazine (and I might still), but when you can find all these great ideas on their website, why would you pay money for it?!

My CVS Deals!! Profitable!!

Today turned out pretty good at CVS! They were only out of stock on one item I needed, but my deals worked great without it, so I'm not complaining.

Here's what I got:

I purchased all of this in 1 transaction and I started out with $10 ECB's from last week.

• Gillette Fusion Razor: $9.99 - 9/28 P&G Q $4/1 = $5.99 OOP
• CoverGirl Clean Makeup & Concealer: $5.49 - 9/28 P&G BOGO Q = $5.49/2 OOP
  
• Colgate Total Toothpaste: 2/$5 - 2 9/28 SS Q $1/1 - 1 CRT $1/1 = $2/2 OOP
• Dawn Liquid Soap: $.99/1 - 2 8/31 P&G Q $.50/1 = $.98/2 OOP
• Used $10 ECB's
• Used $4/$20 emailed Q
• Paid $1.39 OOP
• Received $2 ECB from Colgate, $5.79 ECB from CoverGirl (Yes, I made a profit just by purchasing it!), & $5 ECB from Gillette Razor = $12.79 ECB's!!!
• Total Profit of $1.40!!

Remember to scan your CVS card at the price scanner in your store and you'll receive printed coupons from it! I just learned about this HERE and today received a $10/$50 purchase coupon from it. I don't know when I'll spend $50 to make this usable, but maybe Publix will honor it?!

Check out Keeping the Kingdom First for more $5 CVS Challenge!!

Great Walgreens Deals This Week!!

You may have heard of the CVS deal with the Gillette Fusion Razor, but did you know that Walgreens also offers an equal deal this week?! Better yet, Walgreens will allow you to do it more than once.

Here's the Deal:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion Razor (Manual or Power) for $8.99 - 9/28 P&G Q $4/1 = $4.99 OOP
(Receive $4.00 RR's) = $.99 total cost
You can use the RR's from this deal to purchase the Oral-B toothbrush.

Here's Another Deal:
Buy 1 Oral-B CrossAction Toothbrush for $4.49 - 9/28 P&G Q $.75/1 = $3.74 OOP
(Receive $4.49 RR's) = $.75 profit
You can use the RR's from this deal to purchase the Gillette Razor.

Remember to use RR's from 1 item to purchase another item. If you purchase these 2 items back and forth in separate transactions, it's limitless to how many you can use. So grab all those coupons and have fun!

YET Another Deal: (Thanks Brea!)
Buy 1 Pert Plus 2 in 1 (24 oz) for $6.00 - $2.50 ESQ - 8/3 SS $3/1 = $.50 OOP
Buy 1 Pert Plus 2 in 1 (24 oz) for $6.00 - 9/7 SS $2/1 = $1.50 OOP

OR

Buy 1 Pert Plus 2 in 1 (13.5 oz) for $3.49 (sale*) - $2.50 ESQ - 8/3 SS $2/1 = -$1.01 Overage!!
Buy 1 Pert Plus 2 in 1 (13.5 oz) for $3.49 (sale*) - $2.50 ESQ - 9/7 SS $1.50/1 = -$.51 Overage!!

*Even if your Walgreens does not have these on sale, they are regularly priced at $3.79 - Still a great deal with profit!

The Deals Keep Rolling In!! (Thanks, Beth!)
Buy 3 Tylenol Products (Cold & Cough, etc) for $4.99/1 - $1.50 ESQ - Walgreens $.99 Coloring Book Q $1/1 - 9/14 SS Q $2/2 - 7/27 SS $1/1 or $1/1 IPQ = $4.47 OOP
(Receive $5 RR's) = $.53 Profit!!

Remember that all Walgreens coupons automatically ring up for each item. You only need 1 coupon for the entire transaction.

Coupon Preview

There, I've revealed it. Yes, I'm a Gator fan!
I usually post this on Saturday, but since I was driving home from the Gators vs Ole' Miss game... bummed... I was a bit preoccupied.

So, in case you're headed out to grab a paper, but you don't know how many to get based on the coupons you'll receive, check out these websites first!

Keeping the Kingdom First

Taylortown Coupon Preview

Today's newspaper should have 3 inserts. The normal 2 - SmartSource & RedPlum - but also the P&G, which is usually packed full of great coupons you're sure to use.

I normally get up to 6 papers when there's a P&G.

Then Sings My Soul...

My pick this week for this post is an amazing song from Chris Tomlin called God of This City. I like so much of his music, but this one is special to me with a mission emphasis. I love praise songs that truly praise our God and allow us to look forward to how we can be instruments in His perfect plan.

If you've never heard this song, I encourage you to click on the YouTube below and just allow God to work in your heart.

Walgreens Preview Sales (9/28-10/4)

Here are the deals for the week of 9/29 - 10/4:
(Let me know if I've missed any!)
FREE items are highlighted in Blue

To check October's EasySaver Catalog, click HERE.
You can always find these deals on my left side bar. I will be updating them as I find coupon match-ups, so check back often. If you've found a great deal, I would love to hear about it too!

Register Reward Deals:

Always Infinity Feminine Protection (14-18 pk):
Price $4.99 - $1 RR = $3.99

Pringles (5.125 - 6 oz):
Price 10/$1 - $3 RR's = 10/$7

Nutri-Grain Bars (6 or 8 pack), Rice Krispies Treats (8 pack), Special K Bars (6 pack), Sandies Pecan Shortbread or Keebler Club Crackers (16 oz)
Price 2/$5 - $2 RR's = 2/$3

Buy 2, Get $1 RR ~ Buy 3, Get $3 RR's ~ Buy 4, Get $5 RR's

• Febreeze Air Effects (.7 oz): $2.49
• Febreeze Fabric Refresher (27 oz): $4.99
• Febreeze Noticeables Refill: $3.49
• Febreeze Noticeables or Candle: $6.99
• Swiffer Dusters, WetJet refill: $3.49
• Swiffer Sweeper Starter Kit: $9.99
• Swiffer WetJet Starter Kit: $17.99
• Mr. Clean Magic Erasers (2 pack) or Liquid: $2.49
• Cascade Action Packs or Liquid: $3.49

Buy 2, Get $5 RR's ~ Buy 3 or more, Get $8 RR's

• Head & Shoulders, Shampoo or Conditioner 16-24.5 oz: $5.99
  
• Herbal Essences, Shampoo or Conditioner 16-24.5 oz: $5.99
  
• Pantene, Shampoo or Conditioner 16-24.5 oz: $5.99
• Infusium 23, Shampoo or Conditioner 16-24.5 oz: $5.99
  
• Clairol Natural Instincts: $5.99
  
• Nice 'n Easy Grey Solution, Root Touch Up or Hair Color: $5.99
  

Gillette Fusion Manual or Power Razor System:
Price $8.99 - $4 RR's = $4.99

Buy $10 or more, Get $5 RR's

• Motions at Home Hair Care (2-13 oz): 3/$10

Crest Whitestrips (56 pack):
Price $19.99 - $5.50 RR's = $14.49

Oral-B CrossAction Toothbrush:
Price $4.49 - $4.49 RR's = FREE
Use 9/28 P&G Q $.75/1 = $3.74 OOP (profit $.75)

Buy 3, Get $5 RR's ~ Buy 5 or more, Get $10 RR's

• Colgate Total Toothpaste, Toothbrushes: $4.99
• Tom's of Maine Toothpaste, Mouthwash, & Antiperspirant/Deodorant: $3.99 (Gluten-Free)
• Softsoap Body Wash: $3.49

Spend $14, Get $3 RR's ~ Spend $20, Get $5 RR's

• Huggies Baby Wipes: $5.99
• Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers or Training Pants: $9.99
• Kotex Products: $2/$10

Buy 3 or more of the following products, Receive $5 RR's

• Sudafed PE or Sudacare: $3.99
• Benadryl: $6.49
• Pepcid AC, Complete, or EZ: $14.99
• Tylenol Allergy, Cold, or Sinus Relief: $4.99
• Children's Tylenol or Motrin (liquid): $4.99
• Mylanta or Rolaids: $4.99
• Imodium A-D: $10.99

Vick's Early Defense Hand Sanitizer, 44 Liquid, Liquid, or Liquicaps:
Price 2/$12 - $4 RR's = 2/$8

Claritin Allergy Relief:
Price $19.99 - $4 RR's = $15.99

Vick's DayQuil or NyQuil plus Vitamin C (20 ct tablets):
Price 2/$14 - $4 RR's = 2/$10

Revlon Color Silk Hair Color or Root Perfect:
Price $1.99 - $1 RR = $.99

12-pack Dr. Pepper, 7-Up, Canada Dry, A&W, Hawaiian Punch, or Sunkist:
Price 3/$11 - $4 RR's = 3/$7

EasySaver Coupon Deals:

Autumn Candy (Brach's or Harvest Fare):
Price 2/$3 - $1/2 ESQ = $2/2

Premium Chocolate (Ghirardelli or Dove Minis):
Price 2/$5 - $1/2 ESQ = 2/$4

Wrigley's Value Pack Gum (50 piece Eclipse or Orbit):
Price 2/$4 - $1/2 ESQ = 2/$3

MiraLAX 30 Day:
Price $18.99 - $4/1 ESQ = $14.99

EasySaver Rebate Deals:

Hershey's Harvest Candy (Miniatures or Kisses):
Price 4/$10 - $5 ES Rebate = 4/$5

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes (60 pack):
Price $3.99 - $1 ES Rebate = $2.99

Polaroid 8 Megapixel Camera:
Price $99.99 - $30 ES Rebate = $69.99

Gillette Shampoo (12.2 oz):
Price 2/$10 - $5 ES Rebate = 2/$5

Coupons:

• Dawn Dish Liquid: Buy 1 @ $1.99, Get 1 Free
• Blue Diamond Almonds (6 oz): Buy 1 @ $3.49, Get 1 Free
• Domino Sugar (5 lbs): $1.99
• Trident White or Dentyne Ice Gum (12 pcieces): Buy 1 @ $1.19, Get 1 Free
• Dove Chocolate Bar: Buy 1 @ $2.39, Get 1 Free
• Energy Drink (16 oz) Monster or 24:7 Coffee: 3/$5
• Gatorade (32 oz): 3/$3
• Sweet 'n Low (120 pack): Buy 1 @ $2.49, Get 1 Free
• Geisha Canned Fruit: $.79
• Campbell's Chunky Soup: 2/$3
• Swanson Chicken Broth (14 oz): $.69
• Corner Office 100 sheet Tablet or 40-100 pack Mead Envelopes: Buy 1 @ $.99, Get 1 Free
• Coffee Filters (100 pack): Buy 1 @ $1.19, Get 1 Free
• Walgreens Air Freshener (aerosol can): Buy 1 @ $1.59, Get 1 Free
• Toilet Bowl Cleaner: Buy 1 @ $.99, Get 1 Free
• Iron Man DVD: $3/1 (available Sept. 30th)
  
• Kodak 35mm Powerflash Camera: $5.99
• Duracell Coppertop Batteries: $2.99
• Aquafresh Toothpaste: 2/$5
• Softsoap Liquid Handsoap: $.99
• Infant Formula (Similac or Enfamil): $2/1
• Certainty Disposable Underwear or Fitted Briefs: $16.99
• Clear Eyes Drops: $2.99
• Isopropyl Alcohol 70%: 2/$3
• Charmin Bathroom Tissue (6 double rolls): 3/$10
• Puffs Facial Tissue: $.89
• Xcel Detergent or Fabric Softener: $1.99
• Ice Mountain Water (24 pack): $3.99
  

October Full Rebates:

• Extreme Energy 6-hour Shot 2 pack (2 oz each) - Purchase 1 - Rebate $3.99
• L'Oreal Cleansers Age Perfect or Revitalift Cream 5 oz, Skin Genesis Gel 8 oz, or Towelettes 25-30 pack - Purchase 1 - Rebate $7.99
• Rimmel Lasting Finish Mineral Enriched Foundation (1 oz) - Purchase 1 - Rebate $7.49
• Nivea for Men Body Wash - Purchase 1 - Rebate $4.99
• LypSyl - Purchase 1 or 2 - Rebate up to $3.99
  

Things to remember when shopping at Walgreens:

• They accept store coupons in conjuction with manufacturer coupons.
• Weekly flier coupons ring up multiple times for the amount of items you are purchasing that pertain to that coupon. In other words, there is no need for multiple flier coupons for several purchases of 1 item.
• Only 1 Register Reward per deal will ring up on each transaction. (i.e. If you plan to get the Dimetapp $10 RR's several times, you'll need to purchase them in different transactions. You will only receive 1 $10 RR per transaction.) However, if you are getting different RR deals in 1 transaction, this will not be a problem, and they will all print out.
• You may use RR's from one item to purchase the same item again, however you will not receive additional RR's for the 2nd purchase.
  

Quick Pumpkin Pudding

It never ceases to amaze me how many neat ideas Gayle from The Grocery Cart Challenge comes up with! This week, you can learn how to make your own yogurt. I never learned all these little secrets, so I'm constantly amazed. Thanks, Gayle!

Have I mentioned that I LOVE the Fall?! Well, I'm also a sucker for pumpkin desserts, so my contribution to the Recipe Swap this week is:

Quick Pumpkin Pudding

• 1 pkg (5.1 oz) vanilla instant pudding mix - Jell-O is often on sale at Walgreens
  
• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk - $1/3 IPQ HERE
  
• 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice
• whipped cream for topping

Beat pudding mix and evaporated milk according to package directions in a large bowl; refrigerate for 5 minutes. Add pumpkin and pumpkin spice; mix well.

Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until serving. Top with whipped cream.

Yield: 8 servings

Publix Coupon Policy

I had a nice chat with my local Publix Store Manager. And I thought I'd pass along the information she gave me on their coupon policy.

Remember that coupon policies can vary by store and each Store Manager has the right to refuse a coupon.

1. Publix accepts one Store coupon and one Manufacturer coupon per item. A store coupon is defined by one of the following: Publix store coupon OR Competitor store coupon.
2. For BOGO Sales, you may use coupons on both the Buy One AND the Get One Free Item. Use the coupon policy stated in #1.
   
3. $/$$ coupons are allowed one per transaction. These may come to you via mail or email from Publix or other competitors. $/$$ from competitors are also accepted.
   
4. If a coupon states that you receive an item for FREE, you may not use additional coupons to discount the FREE item further. Publix does not allow overage with coupon use. This means that you may not make money back when using coupons.
5. Lastly, each Publix store manager has the right to choose which stores are considered competitors, so be sure to check with your store manager to find out what coupons they will accept. It's worth a little time to find out so that you can save!
   

Scenarios for Walgreens $5/$20 Coupon (Friday & Saturday only)

I'm looking into ways to get the best deals for your money with this new $5/$20 coupon at Walgreens. Here's what I've come up with as my best scenario. The Rimmel Makeup could be substituted for anything $6 or more that you might need.

• 2 Reach Ultracare Products: 2/$5 = $5 OOP (Receive $5 RR's)
  
• 3 Dimetapp Syrup Medicine: 2/$10 - 3 $2/1 IPQ = $9 OOP (Receive $10 RR's)
• Rimmel Lasting Finish Mineral Enriched Foundation (1 oz): $7.49 - 9/14 RP $1/1 = $6.49 OOP (Rebate $7.49 - Limit 1)

Total = $20.49 after coupons + Tax - $5/$20 Q = $15.49 OOP + Tax
(Receive $15 RR's & $7.99 EasySaver Rebate)

Here are the 100% Rebates for October (Starts 9/26):

• Extreme Energy 6-hour Shot 2 pack (2 oz each): $3.99 (Rebate $3.99 - Limit 1)
  
• L'Oreal Cleansers Age Perfect or Revitalift Cream 5 oz, Skin Genesis Gel 8 oz, or Towelettes 25-30 pack: $7.99 - 8/10 RP $1/1, 8/3 RP $1/1, 9/21 RP $1/1, 7/20 SS $1/1 = $6.99 OOP (Rebate $7.99 - Limit 1)
  
• Rimmel Lasting Finish Mineral Enriched Foundation (1 oz): $7.49 - 9/14 RP $1/1 = $6.49 OOP (Rebate $7.49 - Limit 1)
  

To find more great deals that will earn you Register Rewards, check my Weekly Post HERE. Also, remember that today and tomorrow only, the EasySaver Catalog deals overlap allowing you to use coupons from both September and October EasySaver Catalogs plus a manufacturer coupon for a single item.

Thanks to Hot Coupon World, find ways to "double dip" HERE.

Did you find more scenarios?! Post yours on your blog and link here. Please remember to link back to my blog somewhere in your post. If you don't have a blog, please let me know what you found in a comment.

Walgreens $5/$20 Coupon

Walgreens has a new $5 off $20 purchase for September 26-27 only. Remember that Saturday is your last day to grab up the rebates this month. October's EasySaver Catalog is available HERE and most stores allow you to "double dip" with coupons from September and October EasySaver Catalogs on Friday and Saturday as their dates overlap.

Click on the picture above to print yours.

HONEST COUPON USE:
Remember to read the fine print on the bottom of this coupon. It states "Purchase amount of $20 or more must be before taxes and after coupons and discounts."

My Publix Deals!

All in all, today was a good day at Publix! I had a wonderful cashier and customer service staff. I stayed under $50, which was my goal for the week and spent $45.59 OOP. As always, my goal is to save more than I spend, and I did it this week with a savings of $71.70!! Yeah!!!

Be sure to check out Publix Super Savers at Fiddledeedee!!

Click on picture below for a larger image.

TOTAL IN GROCERIES = $117.29
Total Savings in Coupons = $33.99
+
Total Savings in Advertised Sales = $37.71
TOTAL SAVINGS = $71.70
TOTAL OOP = $45.59

Here's the Breakdown:

• White House Apple Juice (2): BOGO $2.49 = Paid $2.49/2
• Hillshire Farm Lunchmeat (2): 2/$7 - $1/2 Summertime Publix Store Q = Paid $6/2
• Sara Lee Bread: $2.79 - FREE w/ purchase of 2 Hillshire Farm Lunchmeat tearpad Q = FREE
• Sara Lee Cheesecake Bites: Sale 50% off = $1.99 - 8/24 RP Q $1/1 = Paid $.99
• Publix American Cheese Slices: $1.79 = Paid $1.79
• Quaker Instant Oatmeal (2): BOGO $3.79 - 2 $1/1 IPQ = Paid $1.79/2
• Stouffer's French Bread Pizza (4): BOGO $2.99 = Paid $5.98/4
• Bertolli Alfredo Sauce (2): 2/$4 = Paid $4/2
• Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables (2): $1/1 - $.60/2 IPQ - $1/2 Target Q = Paid $.40/2
• Boston Market Mac & Cheese (4): $2.39/1 - $2/4 Toss for Cash Publix Store Q = Paid $7.56/4
• Bakery Bagels 4 ct. (2): BOGO $1.59 = Paid $1.59/2 pkgs
• Bird's Eye Voila! Meals (6)*: BOGO $4.69 - 6 Blinky Q $1.25/1 = Paid $6.57/6
• Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt (6) & Dannon Yogurt (2) : $.50/1 - 8/17 SS Q $.50/6 - $1/8 Target Q = Paid $2.50/8
• Horizon Organic Milk 1/2 gal (2): $4.09/1 - $1/2 Publix Store Q - 2 $1/1 Target Q - 2 $.55/1 Mailer MFR Q = Paid $4.08/2 (My manager allowed the use of 2 Store Q's w/ MFR Q this time, though I'm not sure that it will continue to be allowed.)
  
• Bananas (3.35 lbs): $.69/lb = Paid $2.31
• Bartlett Pears (1.76 lb): $.99/lb = Paid $1.74
• Green Onions: $.50/bunch = Paid $.50
• Zucchini Squash (3 pack): $2.91
• Publix Hot Dog Buns: $1/1 = Paid $1.00

I split all this into 2 transactions and used 2 $4/$20 CVS Q's. As always, my best deals are highlighted in purple.

*I also purchased enough Voila! Meals to receive 2 Charlie Brown DVD's. See my post HERE for more info on how you can get some too!!

Bird's Eye & Charlie Brown Promo

Bird's Eye Voila! Meals is giving away FREE Charlie Brown DVD's. All you need to do is purchase 3 Voila! Meals and send in your UPC's (no extra $$) and your choice of DVD, and they'll mail it to you.

Here's the info:

• Purchase 3 Bird's Eye Voila! Meals per Free DVD (up to 8 requests per household)
• Choose from these DVD's: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, A Charlie Brown Christmas, You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown, or It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
  
• Send in 3 UPC's from Voila! Meals & completed Mail-In Offer Form to:
  

Peanuts DVD Offer, Dept. 5879
PO Box 5008
Stacy, MN 55078-5008

• Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery
• Offer valid 8/15/08 - 12/31/08 or while supplies last
  

And for even more savings... Use this $1/1 printable coupon! Publix has Voila! Meals on sale BOGO $4.89 this week, so now is a good time to take advantage of this offer.

Walgreens October EasySaver Catalog

October is on it's way, and with it comes the new EasySaver Catalog from Walgreens. Pick yours up at the front of your local store, or download it HERE.

Every month you will find a complete listing of what you can find in your EasySaver catalog on the left side of my blog under WALGREENS.

This month's "double deal" days are September 26-27. This is when you are able to use the September and October coupons at the same time!

Coupons:

• $1/1 Lindt Chocolate Bars (3.5 oz)
• $.75/1 Lindt Jack O Lantern Truffles (8.5 oz)
• $1/1 Russell Stover Boxed Candy (11.5 or 12 oz)
• $1/2 Dove Susan G. Komen Chocolate Promises (8.5 or 9.5 oz)
• $1/2 M&M's Bags (11-14 oz)
• $1/2 Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares (5.25 or 5.32 oz)
• $1/2 Tootsie Candy (18.8 - 52 oz)
• $2/4 Hubba Bubba or Life Savers Variety Bag (20-22.8 oz)
• $2/1 Adora Calcium Dark Chocolate (30 pack)
• $1/2 Brach's Autumn Candy (11-17 oz)
• $1/1 Green & Black's Organic Chocolate Bars (3.5 oz)
• $1/2 Detour Deluxe Whey Protein Energy Bars (3 oz)
• $1/1 PediaSure NutriPals Fruit Bars 6 pack or 4 or 6 pack 8 oz Bottles
• $1/2 Aquafina Alive Water (20 oz) or SoBe Life Water (20 oz)
• $1/2 Harvest Faire Caramels (11 oz)
• $.50/1 Nivea Lip Care
• $1/1 Nivea For Men Skincare (.5-5 oz)
• $3/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner (25.4 oz) or Deep Conditioner (10.2 oz)

100% Rebates:

• Extreme Energy 6-hour Shot 2 pack (2 oz each) - Purchase 1 - Rebate $3.99
• L'Oreal Cleansers Age Perfect or Revitalift Cream 5 oz, Skin Genesis Gel 8 oz, or Towelettes 25-30 pack - Purchase 1 - Rebate $7.99
• Rimmel Lasting Finish Mineral Enriched Foundation (1 oz) - Purchase 1 - Rebate $7.49
  

Discount Stores

Let us not underestimate the savings of simply shopping at the lower cost stores. I get so wrapped up in shopping with coupons nowadays that I sometimes forget that there are equal and sometimes lower prices when I shop at stores like Dollar General, Dollar Tree, or Big Lots. So, this post is not so much about coupons as it is about savings.

I stopped by my local Dollar General last night while waiting for our Chinese food pick-up, and found many items marked down in their clearance section. All of their summer items are SUPER cheap at cents to dollars. To give you an idea of what you can expect, we found a butterfly net for $.30 (great for our Fall nature walks), shaded swimming pool for $1.25, and lots more beach toys, swimming vests, etc. for similar prices. If you like to shop at the end of the season for items to use next year, you'll want to check out Dollar General.

Dollar General will accept 1 coupon per item, whether it be a Manufacturer coupon or Store coupon issued in weekly fliers. They will not stack coupons.


Believe it or not, my first job was at Dollar Tree! The pay was higher than minimum wage, so what 16-year-old wouldn't want to work there?! You'll notice when you walk into Dollar Tree stores, there are signs EVERYWHERE telling you that everything is $1.00. Despite massive signage, I still had multiple people ask me daily if everything is $1.00. So, for all of you doubters out there, yes, everything is still $1.00. :) In fact, some items like candy bars and gum are 2/$1.00. Oh, the beauty of cheap! You may not all know that this is a great store to purchase generic plastic bags, gift bags, partyware, holiday decor, and general cheap kids toys. I don't know that I would recommend purchasing the food though... not sure how long it took since packaging to make it to the store.

Dollar Tree does NOT accept coupons of any kind.


Big Lots is another one of my favorite discount stores. You never know what you might find when you go! We've purchased bunkbeds, school items, cookware, toys, sheets, and more. We used to live very close to a Big Lots and I would frequent it on weekly basis, but now it's a bit of a drive. I like to get holiday decor and gift packaging here as they always have unique items.

I am unsure of Big Lots coupon policy. Does anyone know?
**UPDATE: Thanks to Shynea at Penny Pinching Diva - Big Lots does accept 1 manufacturer coupon (non-printable) per item. Check with your local Big Lots store for any exceptions.**

October All You Magazine

There is a new All You magazine that has hit the stands... at a new price, I might add.
$2.24/issue

Check out the Penny Pinching Diva's post HERE for details of the coupons you can find inside!

My CVS Deals

I had a pretty good day at CVS today. Here's what I got:

I split all this up into 4 transactions, started with $3.99 in ECB's, and ended with $10.00 in ECB's.
See the breakdown below:

Transaction #1

• Adidas Antiperspirant: $4.99 - 9/7 RP $1/1 = $3.99 OOP
• Used $3.99 ECB's
• Paid $.08 OOP
• Received $4.00 ECB's
  

Transaction #2

• Arnicare (2.6 oz): $9.49 - $2/1 IPQ = $7.49 OOP
• Used $4.00 ECB's
• Paid $3.49 OOP
• Received $8.00 ECB's

Transaction #3

• Nivea for Men Body Wash: $4.99 - 7/20 SS $1/1 = $3.99 OOP
• Arnicare (2.6 oz): $9.49 - $2/1 IPQ = $7.49 OOP
• Used $8.00 ECB's
• Paid $3.48 OOP
• Received $4.99 ECB's + 8.00 ECB's

Transaction #4

• 3 Cottonelle 12 Double Rolls: $19.47/3 - Mailer Q $1/purchase of TP & Wipes = Paid $18.47
• 3 Cottonelle 42 ct Wipes: $6/3 - $1/2 = Paid $5/3
• Used $4.99 ECB + $8.00 ECB
• Paid $11.42 OOP
• Received $10.00 ECB's

Check out Money Saving Mom & The Centsible Sawyer for more great CVS deals and scenarios!

Walmart Free Samples

Click on the picture below to get these new FREE Samples from Walmart. For more Free Samples, click HERE.

Trying to quit? Try Nicorette White Ice Mint

Homeschool Monday - Enjoying the Outdoors!!

So, my tip for today as it gets cooler outside is to simply spend some time outdoors with your kids. God's creation is one of our best tools for learning and teaching!

We have a kiddie table in our back yard, which the kids sat at and we did school. Even if you don't have a table, porch, etc, throw a blanket on the grass and have a fruitful school time outside today!

Here is a picture of our craft for the day.
We made little brooms out of the pine needles that continue to fall in our back yard. It was a great opportunity to teach the kids how God has given us so much in nature to enjoy. We're also collecting the pine cones that fall for a Christmas arrangement in the winter!

I just LOVE the outdoors this time of year!!!

Please share your tips or link to this one on how you enjoy the Fall and homeschooling! I love to hear from you!!

Then Sings My Soul...

Music has been a passion of mine since I was a child. In fact, while I was praying for a husband many years ago, one of my "selfish" desires was to find a man who loved music and could play guitar. He answered my prayer and then some! I, myself love to sing, but my amazing husband plays drums, guitar, bass, and most recently has impressed me with his skills on our new piano. Perhaps I'm a bit jealous of his creative talent...

Anyways, I wanted to share with you a band I found through Mommy Snacks, named Addison Road. Being an at-home mom and wife, I don't get as many opportunities as I used to to find new amazing bands, so I was excited to hear of this one. Their lyrics are wonderful and the style is right up mine.

Coupon Preview for 9/21

As always, check out the 2 websites listed below for their list of coupons coming out in tomorrow's Sunday paper. It looks to be a good one (for me), so I'll be stocking up on a few.

Taylortown Coupon Preview

Keeping the Kingdom First

Remember that coupons vary by region, so you may have slightly different coupons, but this is a general list of what you will receive tomorrow.

Walgreens Preview Sales (9/21 - 9/27)

Here are the deals for the week of 9/21 - 9/27:
(Let me know if I've missed any!)
FREE items are highlighted in Blue

For a Full List of what is inside this month's EasySaver Catalog, click HERE.

RR's Deals:

Buy 2 Packs Nabisco Cookies AND 1 Gallon Milk, Receive $3 RR's:

• Nabisco Cookies (10-18 oz) Oreo's & Chips Ahoy pictured in flier: 2/$5
• Milk: $3.39
  

12 Pack Pepsi Products:
Price 3/$11 - $2 RR's = 2/$9

Buy $25 in L'Oreal Products Listed Below, Receive $10 RR's:

• Bare Naturals Make-Up, Powder, or Blush: $12.00
• Skin Genesis (Eye Cream .5 oz, Cream, Lotion or Serum 1-7 oz): $16.00
• Natural Match Hair Color: $9.00
• Vive Pro Shampoo or Conditioner (13 oz): $4.00
  

Dark & Lovely Hair Care (Relaxer Kit, Hair Color, Dark & Natural Hair Color):
Price 2/$10 - $5 RR's = 2/$5

Buy 2 Reach Products, Receive $5 RR's: (Makes these items FREE!)

• Reach Ultracare Dental Products (Toothbrush, Floss 30 yds): 2/$5
• EasySaver Catalog has 2 Q's for Reach Products, however, the only one I can see that can possibly work with this deal is $1/1 Reach Advanced Design Toothbrush - Still I'm not sure the Advanced Design is part of the 2/$5 - Anyone know?
• The Reach Floss Q is for 50 yards (not included in the 2/$5 sale)
  

Receive up to $25 RR's w/ purchase of the following products:

Buy 1, Get $2 RR
Theraflu or Triaminic Theraflu: $4.99

Buy 2, Get $5 OR Buy 3, Get $10 RR's
Robitussin (liquid 4 oz): 2/$10 - 3 $1/1 IPQ = 3/$12 (Receive $10 RR's) Price: 3/$2
Dimetapp (liquid 4 oz): 2/$10 - 3 $2/1 IPQ = 3/$9 (Receive $10 RR's) $1 overage

Buy 1, Get $2 OR Buy 2, Get $5 RR's
Claritin: $14.99 - $2/1 8/24 SS or $2/1 9/7 SS = 2/$25.98 (Receive $5 RR's) Price: 2/$20.98
Children's Syrups (4 oz): $9.99 - $2/1 8/24 SS or $2/1 9/7 SS = 2/$15.98 (Receive $5 RR's) Price: 2/$10.98

Buy 2, Get $2 OR Buy 3, Get $5 RR's
Afrin No Drip Nasal Spray: $4.99

Buy 2, Get $3 RR's
Alka Seltzer Plus (20 ct liquid gels or effervescent tablets): $4.99

Dietary Supplements (60 ct Xanadrine, Beat The Bloat, 90 ct Flush The Fat):
Price $24.99 - $10 RR's = $14.99

Buy 2 of the Following Products, Receive $1 RR's:

• Lipton 40 pack Green Tea, 24 pack Iced Tea, 48 pack Decaf, 100 pack Original: 2/$5

Crest Whitestrips (56 pack):
Price $19.99 - $8 RR's = $11.99 - $7/1 8/31 P&G = $4.99 (after Q & RR's)

Omeprazole Acid Reducer (42 ct tablets):
Price $19.99 - $6 RR's = $13.99

Buy 2 of the Following Products, Receive $5 RR's:

• Motrin IB (65 ct): $9.99
• Tylenol (50 ct): $9.99
• Zyrtec 24 hr Allergy Relief (45 ct tablets): $26.99
  

EasySaver Coupons:

Glade Plugins Scented Oil Refills (2 pack):
Price $4.49 - $1 ESQ = $3.49

Glade Plugins Refills (1 pack):
Price $1.99 - $1 ESQ = $.99

Tootsie Roll Candy:
Price 2/$7 - $1/2 ESQ = 2/$6

Suave Pro Hair Care (Men's 2 in 1 Shampoo 14.6 oz, Styling Product 8.5-11 oz):
Price 3/$5.99 - $.99 ESQ = 3/$5

Playtex Tampons (Gentle Glide or Sport 36 pack):
Price $7.99 - $2 ESQ = $5.99

Disposable Gloves (120 pack):
Price $7.99 - $3 ESQ = $4.99

EasySaver Rebates:

Halloween M&M's (11-14 oz):
Price 4/$10 - $5 ES Rebate = 4/$5

Lighted Accents (10-14 in. Pumpkin):
Price $7.99 - $3 ES Rebate = $4.99

Mail-In Rebates in Packaging:

Nextar X3-03 GPS Navigation System:
Price $129.99 - MIR in Box $20 = $109.99

Freestyle Freedom Lite Blood Glucose Meter:
Price $9.99 - $9.99 MIR in Box = FREE

Coupons:

• Charmin Bathroom Tissue (12 big rolls): $6.49
• Dasani Water: $4.49 (limit 2)
• Hershey's or Nestle Candybar: 2/$2
• Altoids Mints: 2/$2
  
• 2-pack Trident White, Stride, or Dentyne Ice: 2/$3
• Arizona Tea (can or bottle): 3/$2
• Equal Sweetener (100 packets): 2/$5
• Campbell's Select Harvest Soup: 4/$5
• Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna: 4/$3
• Chicken of the Sea Pink Salmon: $1.59
• Glade Spray Air Freshener: $.99
• Car Air Freshener: $.99
• Comet Cleanser (14 oz): $.59
• Snuggle Fabric Softener Sheets (40 pack): 2/$4
• Walgreens Wipes or Bathroom Tissue: 2/$5
• Walgreens Facial Tissue: 2/$3
• Tuf Paper Towels (3 pack): $1.99
• Bic Lighters (6 pack or single pack multipurpose): 2/$5 - 8/24 SS $1/1 = $1.50/1
• Sony VHS T-120 Videocassette: $.99
• Scotch Paper Bubble Mailer: 3/$1
• Adidas Antiperspirant/Deodorant: $1.99 - 9/7 RP $1/1 = $.99/1
• Bubble Knee Hi's: 3/$1
  
• Salonpas Hot Patch: 2/$2
• Halls Cough Drops (20-30 pack): $.99
• Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (16 oz): 2/$1
• Wrigley's Gum: 3/$2
• Royal Gelatin: 5/$1
• Joy Dish Liquid (12.6 oz): $.99
• All (40 loads) or Snuggle (32 loads) Laundry Detergent: 2/$8
  

Other Deals & Coupon Match-Ups:

• Weight Watchers Bag Candy (3-3.25 oz): 2/$3 - 9/7 SS B2G1 = 3/$3

• Skippy Peanut Butter (16.3 oz), Smuckers Grape Jelly (20 oz): 3/$5 - 8/17 RP $.60/1 Skippy PB = 3/$3.20 after 3 Q's (Get 3 Skippy BP) OR 3/$5 - 7/27 RP $.55/2 Smuckers Squeezeable - 8/17 RP $.60/1 Skippy PB = 3/$3.85 (Get 2 Smuckers, 1 Skippy PB)
  

• Walgreens Pain Reliever Liquid Soft Gels (40 ct): $1.99 (compare to Tylenol)
• Walgreens Ibuprofen (40 or 50 ct): $1.99 (compare to Advil)

• Airborne (5 pack On The Go, 10 pack Soft Chews, or 9-10 pack Tablets): $5.49 - $2/1 IPQ or $2/1 9/7 SS = $3.49
  

• Benefiber (20 dose powder): $4.99 - $2/1 8/17 SS = $2.99
• Maalox (liquid 12 oz): $4.99 - $2/1 8/17 SS = $2.99
• Gax-X: $4.99 - $1/1 7/13 SS = $3.99

September Full Rebates:

1. Excedrin Express Gels (20 pk) - Purchase 1 - Rebate $3.99 (available Sept. 7th)
2. Nivea for Men Body Wash (16.9 oz) - Purchase 1 - Rebate $4.99
3. L'Oreal Advanced RevitaLift Anti-Wrinkle Concentrate (1 oz) - Purchase 1 - Rebate $16.49
4. Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste (4.2 oz) - Purchase 1 - Rebate $3.79
5. Chemistry Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment (1.35 - 12 oz) - Purchase 1 - Rebate $7.99
6. LypSyl Honey Berry w/ SPF or Original LypMoisturizer (.1 oz stick) - Purchase 1 - Rebate $1.99
7. Revlon Nail Color or Nail Care - Purchase 1 - Rebate $4.79
8. Walgreens Acid Controller Complete (25 chewable tablets) - Purchase 1 - Rebate $7.99
9. Walgreens Pitcher Filter Replacement Cartridge - Purchase 1 - Rebate $6.99
10. Pert Plus 2 in 1 - Purchase 1 - Rebate $4.29
11. Living Solutions Bags - Purchase 1 - Rebate $5.99
12. Living Solutions Bags - Purchase 1 - Rebate $9.99
    

Things to remember when shopping at Walgreens:

• They accept store coupons in conjuction with manufacturer coupons.
• Weekly flier coupons ring up multiple times for the amount of items you are purchasing that pertain to that coupon. In other words, there is no need for multiple flier coupons for several purchases of 1 item.
• Only 1 Register Reward per deal will ring up on each transaction. (i.e. If you plan to get the Dimetapp $10 RR's several times, you'll need to purchase them in different transactions. You will only receive 1 $10 RR per transaction.) However, if you are getting different RR deals in 1 transaction, this will not be a problem, and they will all print out.
• You are not allowed to use RR's from one item to purchase the same item again. The register will refuse it. In other words, you must use RR's toward the purchase of different item than what gave you the RR's originally. Does that make sense??
  

CVS Deals (9/19-9/25 or 9/21-9/27)

2-Day Sale Only (9/19-9/20 or 9/21-9/22)

• L'Oreal Advanced Revitalift*: $11.99 - $1/1 8/3 RP Q = $10.99 OOP (Receive $11.99 ECB's) FREE + $1 overage
  
• VO5 Shampoo or Conditioner (15 oz): Sale $.65

Weekly Deals (9/19-9/25 or 9/21-9/27)

• Nivea for Men Body Wash (16.9 oz)*: $4.99 - $1/1 7/27 SS = $3.99 OOP (Receive $3.99 ECB's) FREE + $1 overage
  
• Adidas Deodorant*: $4.99 - $1/1 7/27 RP or 9/7 RP = $3.99 OOP (Receive $4.00 ECB's) FREE
  
• Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste (4.2 oz)**: $2.99 - $.75/1 8/31 P&G = $2.24 OOP (Receive $2.00 ECB's) Final Price: $.24/1
  
• Crest Pro-Health Rinse (250 ml)**: $2.99 = $2.99 OOP (Receive $2.00 ECB's) Final Price $.99
  
• Ivory Bar Soap (3 pack): $.99
• Duracell Coppertop Batteries (4 pack): $2.99 - $.75/1 8/31 P&G = $2.24 OOP (A decent price - Stock up for Christmas toys early!)
• SoyJoy Bars: 10/$5 - 2 $3/5 IPQ = FREE (Thanks to Financial Diva for this deal!)
• SouthBeach Bars: 2/$5 - 2 $2/1 IPQ = Final Price $1/2 (Thanks to Financial Diva for this deal!)
• Nestle Chocolate: BOGO $2.99 - 2 $1/2 IPQ = Final Price $1.99/2
  

Monthly Deal

• Arnicare Pain Relief Gel (2.6 oz)***: $8.99 - $2/1 IPQ = $6.99 OOP (Receive $8.00 ECB's) FREE + $1 overage
  

*Limit 1 per household
**Limit 2 per household on Crest Pro-Health items
***Limit 5 per household

Target Savings!

Word has it that Target has marked down all of their school supplies! They're probably getting ready for the Fall and Christmas season. Check out Julie's blog at Coupon Saving Family for more on what you can find!

HERE'S THE SCOOP!

I've found out some new coupon policies that I was not previously aware of, so I thought I'd pass them along to you. They may vary by store or region, but just something to keep in mind!

Publix
Will not be accepting fixed price coupons (i.e. Walgreens puts out $.99 for Joy Dish Detergent Q's), as this is too much work for the cashier to go back and fix/adjust the price. They will, however, continue to accept $$ off Q's from Walgreens and the like.

CVS

Will not accept any coupon that does not ring up in their system. I came across this when I tried to use the $2/$10 Q and apparently it no longer scans.

Lovin' the Fall!!

We are only a weekend away from the official start to the Fall season!

Growing up in the North gives me very fond memories of hayrides, pumpkin patches, horeseback riding, cider mills, and more. Fall has always been my favorite time of the year, and even living in Florida now, I can feel the weather getting slightly cooler in the mornings. We play outside more, go on longer walks, and enjoy the crisp cool air.

What is your favorite part of the Fall?! Please share in a comment or link.

Passover Cookies

One of the blogs I enjoy reading is Gayle's at The Grocery Cart Challenge. She is super frugal with her family of 6 living out in the Pacific Northwest. Gayle always has great tips on how to save money, and how to use all of your resources. Every week she has a Recipe Swap, which I have enjoyed, so here's my contribution this week.

This is a recipe from my Sister-In-Law. She is an amazing cook and has the best Italian meatballs and sauce I've ever tasted!! She made these for us on one of our visits, and I found they are quite addictive. They're not too sweet, and once you eat one, you'll love 'em!

Passover Cookies

• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup oil (I always use canola with this recipe)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup port wine or grape juice (have always used the grape juice)
• 2 cups of matzo meal (approximate)
  

Whisk together eggs and oil. Beat in sugar and salt, blending thoroughly. Blend in grape juice and 2 cups of matzo meal adding a little more matzo meal if necessary to make a soft dough.

Shape mixture into balls, in portions of about 2 tablespoons each. Place on lightly greased baking sheets and flatten somewhat to form patties.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned and done.

Yield: About 2 dozen cookies

Check out More Recipes at the Grocery Cart Challenge Recipe Swap!

New Publix Coupon Books

While I was at Publix, I was excited to see that they have come out with a couple more coupon books. You'll want to get your hands on these before they run out!

Besides looking incredibly yummy, this booklet includes the following:

• Recipes (including one for the pictured poached pears)
• $.35/1 on any one jar of Publix Creamy Peanut Butter (40 oz)
• $1/1 on any one box of Publix PB & Cocoa Cereal
• $1/1 on any one box of Publix Koo-Kies Cereal
• $.50/1 on any one box of Publix Instant Oatmeal
• $1/1 on any one box of Publix Crunchy Rice Toasted Cereal
• $1/1 on any one box of Publix Crunchy Rice & Wheat Toasted Cereal w/ Strawberries
• $.35/1 on any one bottle of Publix Pancake Syrup (36 oz)
• $.25/1 on any one bottle of Publix Chocolate Flavored Syrup (24 oz)
• $.50/1 on any one box of Publix Rich & Crisp Snack Crackers (16 oz)
• $.50/1 on any one box of Publix Woven Wheats Baked Whole Wheat Crackers (9.5 oz)
• $.50/1 on any two boxes of Publix Frozen Waffles (10 ct/12.3 oz)

This coupon book includes many current printable Q's available on the sites shown on my sidebar. However, you can save on ink and pick up a few of these instead!

My Publix Deals

Last night I had my list all typed up with Q's, pricing, etc. and in wrangling the kiddos, I completely forgot to SAVE my document... All day long, I was so relieved to have it all done and expected be able to wake up this morning and go shopping! Well, far from it... Our computer froze up last night and we were forced to shut it off. I couldn't find my document anywhere! So, guess how I spent my morning?... I'm exhausted! Today was a crazy day and I will tell you upfront that my deals are indeed deals, but I overspent by quite a bit. Thankfully, we've been underspending these past couple of weeks, so hopefully it won't affect the budget.

I got so much that it took 2 pictures to get all the detail!

TOTAL IN GROCERIES = $166.98
Total Savings in Coupons = $26.69
+
Total Savings in Advertised Sales = $48.26
TOTAL SAVINGS = $74.95
TOTAL OOP = $92.03

Here's the Breakdown:

• Publix Tortilla Chips (2): $1.67/1 = Paid $3.34
• Kashi Pocket Bread (4): $2.50/1 - 4 Store Q $1/1 = Paid $6/4
• Contessa Cooked Shrimp (2): $5.49/1 (50% off) - $2/2 Summertime Publix Q = Paid $8.98/2
• Banquet Mac & Cheese (4): $1.25/1 = Paid $5/4
• Eggo Waffles: $2/1 = Paid $2.00
• Digiorno Ultimate Pizza: $5.99 - Target Q $2/1 = Paid $3.99
• Publix Salad (2): BOGO $2.99 = Paid $2.99/2
• Cheerios: $1.99 - $1/1 IPQ = Paid $.99
• Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers (2): BOGO $2.73 - $.75/2 IPQ = $1.98/2
• Chock Full O Nuts Coffee (2): $3.49/1 - $1/2 All You Q = Paid $5.98/2
• Stella Dora Cookies: $2.79 - FREE w/ purchase of 2 Chock Full O Nuts tearpad Q = FREE
• Publix Cottage Cheese (2): $2.50/1 = Paid $5/2
• McIntosh Apples (bag): $3.99 = Paid $3.99
  
• Ronzoni Ziti (2): BOGO $1.39 = Paid $1.39/2
  
• Publix Shredded Mozzarella (8 cups): $7.89 = Paid $7.89
• Campbell's Tomato Soup (4 pack): $3/1 = Paid $3/1
• Glade Fabric & Air Eliminator (2): $2.99 - 2 $1.50/1 IPQ - 2 $1/1 Walgreens ESQ = Paid $.98/2
• Huggies Baby Lotion (2): BOGO $3.29 - $1/1 Mailer Q - $.50/1 Food Lion Q = Paid $1.79/2 (Gift for Baby Shower)
• Land O Lakes Butter (2 pack): BOGO $2.09 - 2 9/7 SS $.55/1 = Paid $1.04/2
• Yoplait Light Yogurt: $.50/1 - $1/4 IPQ = Paid $1/4
• Yoplait Yogurt: $.50/1 - $1/8 MFR Q = Paid $3/8
• Publix Grape Juice: $3.19 = Paid $3.19 (Needed for yummy Passover cookies my SIL made!)
• Streit's Matzo Ball Mix (2): BOGO $2.59 = Paid $2.59/2 (Also for cookies - I'm not Jewish, but these cookies are great! I'll post the recipe soon.)
  
• Pillsbury Pizza Crust: $1.67 - $.35/1 Q = Paid $1.32
• Hass Avocado: $1.25 = Paid $1.25
• 4 Grain All Natural Eggs (2): $2/1 - 2 $.55/1 Pyramid Q = Paid $2.90/2
• Publix Hamburger Buns: $1.19 = Paid $1.19 (marked $1.15 - debating on taking back my receipt to get them free due to the Publix Checkout Promise)
  
• Arnold Soft Wheat Bread (2): BOGO $2.79 - 2 $.50/1 IPQ = Paid $1.79/2

I haven't been saying it lately, but just so you know, although I do a little searching on the web for these deals, Sarah at Fiddledeedee is usually the source for my savings. Thanks, Sarah!! As always, my best deals are highlighted in purple.

Menu Plan

In an attempt to get back to Menu Planning, here's the plan for this week (give or take a meal). Our Menu Plan always starts on a Thursday in our house, but check out Organizing Junkie's blog HERE for more menu ideas.

• Grilled Chicken, Avocado, & Pico de Gallo Salad w/ Tortilla Chips

• Pancakes & Cheesy Eggs

• Spinach & Cheese Pizza

• Lasagna w/ Salad

• Baked Chicken Tenders, Fries, & Broccoli

• Tomato Soup w/ Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

• Pasta w/ Meat Sauce & Veggie
  

Walgreens EasySaver Deals Update

I've been looking further into the deals you can get at Walgreens this month, and here are a few that I've found:

• AMBI Skin Care: $4.99 - $11.49 / Use $3/1 IPQ & ESQ $1/1 = Pay $.99 - $7.49
• Garnier Products: Buy $20 worth, Receive $10 Rebate
• Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Moisturizer: $10.00 / Use $2/1 IPQ = Pay $8.00
• Garnier Fructis Style Product: $3.33 / Use $1/1 Q from 9/14 RP = Pay $2.33
• 2 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, or Treatment: $3.33 / Use 2 $1/1 Q from 9/14 RP = Pay $4.66/2
• OOP = $15.00 - Receive $10 ES Rebate = Total Price $5.00

The Treasure Principle

Our church is studying this book, The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn, in our small groups and I am loving it. If for no other reason, God has used it in my life to draw me nearer to Him. However, it is more than that as He is also using this book to teach me a better perspective on money and where we are to fix our eyes. Life gets busy and hectic with 3 kids, homeschooling, and trying to fit everything in. And unfortunately, my walk with the Lord was suffering terribly.

(I've added a link to my sidebar of this blog if you're interested in learning more about this book.)

I was excited to find out that we were studying this book, and have used it along with the study guide as my morning devotional time. I've always wanted to take the Crown Ministries class or Dave Ramsey course, but have never found one available that didn't fill up before I got the chance to sign up.

I'm finishing up studying chapter 1, as we started a bit late. It is based around a wonderful parable that Jesus uses in Matthew of what the kingdom of Heaven is like:

Matthew 13:44
"The kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field."