![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Monday, March 30, 2009
Wags SoftSoap Deal
Well, it looks like this deal is DEAD! Which means when you redeem your coupon it will not print another one. Hope you got it on while it was working.
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Menu Plan 3/30-4/5
Well last week was my first time planning my weekly menu. I think it went well. There were two days that I did not cook. Fri. I ran errands and Sat. everybody was all over the place. Since those two meals didn't get made I will carry them over to this week. Again I am trying two new recipes this week. Now onto the menu:
Monday-Gravy Baked Pork Chops, rice, & corn
Tues.- Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese, salad & fruit
Wens.-Tacos, Spanish rice & beans
Thurs.-King Ranch Chicken, Rice-a-Roni, & Texas Toast
Fri.- Meatball Subs
Sat.-Church Outing
Sun.- Eat Out
Budget Round Up
Ok so it's been 5 weeks since I challenged myself to lower the grocery budget by $50 dollars. The plan is for that $50 to be used towards things we may need. So, how did I do? Well I did it and I am sooo proud of myself. That's $250 saved!!
Let me say that I think the biggest help was having my freezer stocked with meat. Especially since I don't expect the lowest price to come around for a few more weeks. Have I still bought some meat? Yes, when's it's a good sale. However, we mainly eat ground beef and chicken which are the meats I'm stocked up on.
Let me say that I think the biggest help was having my freezer stocked with meat. Especially since I don't expect the lowest price to come around for a few more weeks. Have I still bought some meat? Yes, when's it's a good sale. However, we mainly eat ground beef and chicken which are the meats I'm stocked up on.
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Wags Trip
I did several transactions since I was rolling my RRs back and forth. So, I won't be listing each transaction but will tell you what my total OOP and savings was for everything. I'll also list the deals I did at the end in case you want to do them.
Heres a pic, it's missing a number of items that were given away.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5byLR0GA9WoT3v54HAGV2xQc20z5UI5nTgQhfigxrDwSNSZGWSdpN9EHdz6KhV2ucl58P3GUT6zmePM1AIG2mrm1m9-Ju25fibJtfRM50_yCIdYuYpTklGLTqy5eBu8WCNK1N5YyvHfu/s320/100_0568.jpg)
Merchandise Total: $139.45
Wags Free Item: $6.97
Coupon Savings: $59.12
RRs Used: $32.50
GC: $27.35
Total OOP: $14.49
I have $10 in RR and a FREE softsoap Q left. Will get back $8.48 plus 10%, for putting it on a GC, in ESR ($9.33).
Also will get back about $3 for Wags Qs I forgot to give.
Okay here's the deals:
Chapstick $1.99 FARR
Skintimate $2.49-$2.99 FARR
Softsoap $3.99 Get a coupon for next one FREE (did over and over but be warned they may fix this at anytime!) There is also a $1 Q for this in the March ALL YOU
Coke $1.39 plus Reeses $.89 (is free w/purchase) use $1 q for candy w/coke purchase= $.50
Listerine 2/$11- $1 q x2=$9
Get back $5.50 RR
Kotex 2/$6-$.75q x2=$4.50
Get $1 RR
Dawn .99 w/ad Q-.50q=.49
Mentos 2/$2-$1q x2=FREE
Walitin $6.99 FAR
One A Day $1.49 FAR
Just so you know if you plan to do the Softsoap, the Rosenberg store is only allowing you to do it once. My store only has two kinds left and I don't know about the Richmond one.
No mentos at Rosenberg either (unless they restocked). No, it wasn't me, it was the lady in front of me!
Heres a pic, it's missing a number of items that were given away.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5byLR0GA9WoT3v54HAGV2xQc20z5UI5nTgQhfigxrDwSNSZGWSdpN9EHdz6KhV2ucl58P3GUT6zmePM1AIG2mrm1m9-Ju25fibJtfRM50_yCIdYuYpTklGLTqy5eBu8WCNK1N5YyvHfu/s320/100_0568.jpg)
Merchandise Total: $139.45
Wags Free Item: $6.97
Coupon Savings: $59.12
RRs Used: $32.50
GC: $27.35
Total OOP: $14.49
I have $10 in RR and a FREE softsoap Q left. Will get back $8.48 plus 10%, for putting it on a GC, in ESR ($9.33).
Also will get back about $3 for Wags Qs I forgot to give.
Okay here's the deals:
Chapstick $1.99 FARR
Skintimate $2.49-$2.99 FARR
Softsoap $3.99 Get a coupon for next one FREE (did over and over but be warned they may fix this at anytime!) There is also a $1 Q for this in the March ALL YOU
Coke $1.39 plus Reeses $.89 (is free w/purchase) use $1 q for candy w/coke purchase= $.50
Listerine 2/$11- $1 q x2=$9
Get back $5.50 RR
Kotex 2/$6-$.75q x2=$4.50
Get $1 RR
Dawn .99 w/ad Q-.50q=.49
Mentos 2/$2-$1q x2=FREE
Walitin $6.99 FAR
One A Day $1.49 FAR
Just so you know if you plan to do the Softsoap, the Rosenberg store is only allowing you to do it once. My store only has two kinds left and I don't know about the Richmond one.
No mentos at Rosenberg either (unless they restocked). No, it wasn't me, it was the lady in front of me!
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Palmolive Pure & Clear Review
I was so excited to get to try this product. Unfortunatley there was a mailing problem and one of the samples got ruined. I thought well atleast there is one left. Little did I know I'd be wishing I had the other one. Yes there's a story here.
When my sample arrived I put it right by the sink so I'd remember to use it when I washed dished. See I don't normally wash dishes except the ones I use while cooking. It just so happened that that night I didn't cook. Which means the kids washed dishes and saw the cute little package there and thought "Look! It's something new and different. We must try this" (because they hadn't just opened a brand new bottle of dish soap!). I was sooo upset the next morning when I realized it was GONE! Did I mention my kids are soap hogs?
So, what did I do? I told the kid who used it that he gets to write the review. The only thing I can say is that it smells soooo good, it's a very clean scent.
I must apologize ahead of time as my son is taking a college english course and his writing is so clinical (blah!). Forgive me! However he has lots of experience in dish washing. Now, on to his review.
The sample of Palmolive Pure + Clear was very affective against tough stains and stuck on foods. As dishes with stuck on foods went through the water, I found it easier to scrub off the food than with previous dishwashing liquids. In addition, the Palmolive Pure + Clear left my hands feeling rejuvenated. Over all I would recommend this product to others as a beneficiary to any domestic kitchen.
When my sample arrived I put it right by the sink so I'd remember to use it when I washed dished. See I don't normally wash dishes except the ones I use while cooking. It just so happened that that night I didn't cook. Which means the kids washed dishes and saw the cute little package there and thought "Look! It's something new and different. We must try this" (because they hadn't just opened a brand new bottle of dish soap!). I was sooo upset the next morning when I realized it was GONE! Did I mention my kids are soap hogs?
So, what did I do? I told the kid who used it that he gets to write the review. The only thing I can say is that it smells soooo good, it's a very clean scent.
I must apologize ahead of time as my son is taking a college english course and his writing is so clinical (blah!). Forgive me! However he has lots of experience in dish washing. Now, on to his review.
The sample of Palmolive Pure + Clear was very affective against tough stains and stuck on foods. As dishes with stuck on foods went through the water, I found it easier to scrub off the food than with previous dishwashing liquids. In addition, the Palmolive Pure + Clear left my hands feeling rejuvenated. Over all I would recommend this product to others as a beneficiary to any domestic kitchen.
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Ranch Parmesan Chicken
If you've been following along you know that this week I am trying new recipes. I love trying new recipes but will be more inclined to try it based on reviews. Which is why I thought I would let you know how it turned out and how it tasted.
So, how did this recipe fare? 5 stars!! We all loved this dish, it was sooo good. I did make one change to the recipe in that I used Ritz crackers instead of bread crumbs since it was what I had on hand. Next time I will shorten the bake time as it was starting to burn around the edges, thankfully you couldn't taste it.
I will be adding this to my Freezer Menu! For those of you who want to give this recipe a try here it is:
Ranch Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients:
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup dry breadcrumbs (you can also use gluten-free)
1/4-1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2-1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup prepared ranch salad dressing (use bottled salad dressing, you might need a bit more dressing)
Directions:
1. In a zip-loc plastic bag, marinade chicken breasts in ranch dressing for at least half an hour
2. Preheat oven to 400° degrees (set oven rack to lowest position)
3. Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish
4. In a shallow bowl mix together the dry breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, black pepper and garlic powder
5. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing any excess to drip off
6. Coat in the breadcrumb mixture
7. Place in a single layer onto a greased baking sheet or line with non-stick foil (do NOT bake in a smaller baking dish or the bottom of the chicken will be soggy)
8. If desired you can sprinkle black pepper over the chicken pieces
9. Bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked)
So, how did this recipe fare? 5 stars!! We all loved this dish, it was sooo good. I did make one change to the recipe in that I used Ritz crackers instead of bread crumbs since it was what I had on hand. Next time I will shorten the bake time as it was starting to burn around the edges, thankfully you couldn't taste it.
I will be adding this to my Freezer Menu! For those of you who want to give this recipe a try here it is:
Ranch Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients:
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup dry breadcrumbs (you can also use gluten-free)
1/4-1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2-1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup prepared ranch salad dressing (use bottled salad dressing, you might need a bit more dressing)
Directions:
1. In a zip-loc plastic bag, marinade chicken breasts in ranch dressing for at least half an hour
2. Preheat oven to 400° degrees (set oven rack to lowest position)
3. Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish
4. In a shallow bowl mix together the dry breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, black pepper and garlic powder
5. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing any excess to drip off
6. Coat in the breadcrumb mixture
7. Place in a single layer onto a greased baking sheet or line with non-stick foil (do NOT bake in a smaller baking dish or the bottom of the chicken will be soggy)
8. If desired you can sprinkle black pepper over the chicken pieces
9. Bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked)
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Monday, March 23, 2009
Menu Plan Monday
It seems I've been in a dinner slump of sorts. My hubby even teased me today by asking if I remembered how to cook since it had been a while. I was like that's not true I cooked on....yeah, I couldn't remember. However it did come to me and Thursday was the last day I had cooked.
I began to think that what I needed was to try some new recipes. Ya know liven things up a bit. Which means I needed to plan my menus and write out my grocery list for the week. So, here's what I've come up with (the Gravy Baked Pork Chops I have made before, yummy!):
Mon.- Ranch Parmesan Chicken, Rice-a-Roni, salad & apple slices
Tues.- Doritos Casserole, corn, salad & orange slices
Wens.- Round Steak Casserole, mashed potatoes, green beans & apple slices
Thurs.- King Ranch Chicken, Rice-a-Roni, & Texas Toast
Fri.- Bacon Cheeseburger Rice, Garlic Roasted Vegetables & cantaloupe slices
Sat.- Gravy Baked Pork Chops, rice, & corn
Sun.- Eat out!!
Of course I plan to stick with what's on the menu, but I may change what I make on what day. You just never know what you may "feel" like. Also sides are so hard to pin down!
Grocery List:
Doritos
Sour Cream
Green, red & yellow bell peppers
Flour Tortillas
Carrots
Onion
Celery
Olive Oil
Cantaloupe
For more menu ideas go here!
Green, red & yellow bell peppers
Flour Tortillas
Carrots
Onion
Celery
Olive Oil
Cantaloupe
For more menu ideas go here!
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wags Trips This Week
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8naRYdWIsKb8KkH1MWAXSzNbbcgJOVmNYysBckrfomn7hNdQ6noTOGE-cMY7Xk-KW2LdjxUWo3KF9WvlhfX04bJ151e-VA_RYGLH8SGLbK_toTobwycvBJzP12Y9sWrbok2byq0vu6OJB/s320/100_0517.jpg)
4 Garnier $11.96
2 Glade Lasting Impressions $15.98
2 Glade Sense & Spray $15.98
2 Lysol $4
Blink $7.99
2 Colgate $6.98
5 Trident 3.25
=$66.14
Qs
$4 Garnier
$8 Garnier IVC
$8 Glade L.I.
$8 Glade L.I. IVC
$8 Glade S&S
$8 Glade S&S IVC
$1 Lysol
$2 Blink
$6 Colgate
$5 Colgate IVC
$3.75 Trident
=$4.39
Got back $8 RR
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmCIj9v5FpXmDMsSMfP5J2pgBwAukVAn4zmShX9Agag1P3l76-X4sUSrQQwQ_70gaD4TS71pfQp8sTRP5UGJ-ni-z7dnvsZivA66KVXoW4G2zm0grzbLBM3wr13b0JtJ7P035eeyG_uVH/s320/100_0523.jpg)
Sunday
4 Colgate $13.96
3 Huggies $30
Pencil $.39
=$44.35
Qs
$6 Colgate
$10 IVC
$15 Huggies
$10 RR
=$3.35
Got back $10 RR
This would have been better if they would of taken the Wags Q but my store is newer and these Qs aren't in their system. (tear)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYl3J8veWimr6Gzd5rvX3PNSv7QIBeeKf6O2jkV0a5NadXFsuzuYk-KkqTVg4iCKPVcRlOaTc-Xq8w4nc8FPwhESPraNjYfoKIECPmVz7gfxbdotmYbeq6gNH5PjVTJqWTGpR8IMQm2qn1/s320/100_0526.jpg)
Mon.
2 Glade Lasting Impressions $15.98
Right Guard $1.69
Kissables .45
4 Garnier $11.96
=$30.08
Qs
$8 Glade IVC
$8 Glade
$8 Garnier IVC
$3.96 Garnier
$1 RR
Total $1.12
Got back $2 RR making my cost $.12
Transaction 2
Right Guard $1.69
Got back $2 RR MM of $.31
Tues.
3 Orbit $1.97
4 Colgate $13.96
Skintimate $1.99
Gamer $8.99
Crest $2.49
Right Guard $2.19
Advil $4.49
=$36.08
Qs
.99 Orbit Wags
$10 Colgate IVC
$6 Colgate
$4 Gamer
$1 Crest
$2 Advil
$10 RR
=$2.09
Got back $10 RR
2nd Store
Scott $7.00
2 Huggies $20
4 Garnier $11.96
3 Orbit $1.98
4 Colgate $13.96
Pencil $.39
=$55.29
Qs
$1 Scott
$10 Huggies
$2 Huggies Wags Q
$4 Garnier
$8 Garnier IVC
$.99 Orbit Wags
$10 Colgate IVC
$6 Colgate
$10 RR
=$3.30 ($3.71 w/tax)
Got back $10 RR
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8jAUCQf4CRP4B-Y33Z1-HpyoDQvtGvcNk4rn86helzELWV1R_KBh_rMLLYs9cmNX42pDNW1LdTIFrZ_3RUvCGWu2Iee9v_a6FTLVj0URzFYIBCHRpFLYo4DEKWLBLif2jEXS0iFkQcfB/s320/100_0535.jpg)
3rd Store
4 Colgate $13.96
Gamer $8.99
2 Garnier $5.98
Skintimate $1.99
Right Guard $2.99
Advil $4.49
Crest $2.49
Skittles $.45
=$41.34
Qs
$10 Colgate IVC
$6 Colgate
$4 Gamer
$4 Garnier IVC
$2 Garnier
$2 Advil
$1 Crest
$10 RR
=$2.34
Got back $10 RR
As you can see I've basically been doing the same deals, rolling the RRs from one to another. I am hoping to rinse and repeat two more times. I just pray they have enough Huggies.
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Budget Round Up
I am so glad to report that I stayed in my budget. WooHoo!! Actually I was under, it seems I've been carrying over the past two weeks. Which is good for me, although this weeks wasn't alot.
I seem to be having a hard time keeping reciepts and totals together though, because of the extra. So, I'm going to start either pulling the extra $50 out or vice versa. We'll see.
I seem to be having a hard time keeping reciepts and totals together though, because of the extra. So, I'm going to start either pulling the extra $50 out or vice versa. We'll see.
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Kroger 3/11-3/17
Kroger Mega Sale - Buy 10 save $5 instantly. Limit 3 per transaction. Prices listed are after discount.
Freschetta pizza $3.99
- $1/1 (03-01 S)
=$2.99
Dole fruit bowls $1.42
- $.75/2 (01-11 S)
=$2.09/2
Welch's Grape juice, $2.49
- $.75/1 (03-08 S)
=$1.74
Sargento Salad Finishers $1.99
- .75/1 (02-01 S)
=$1.24
Sargento Cheese - $1.49
-$1.00 / 2 MQ (SS 01/25/09, Exp 04/30/09)
=$0.99 WYB 2
Oreo cookies $2.49
- $1 WYB milk (tear pad)
=$1.49
Totino's pizza rolls 40 ct, $2.49
- $.35 (02-08 GM)
=$1.44
Advil $2.49
-$2 peelies
-$2 (Feb. All You)
=$.49
Tylenol $2.49
- $1 (various)
=$1.49
Whisker Licking’s $.49
- $1/2 (02-08 RP)
=FREE plus $.02 mm
Gorton's Seafood $2.49
- .55/1 (03-01 S)
=$1.94
Tidy cats $1.49
- $1 (02-08 RP)
=$.49
Welch's cocktail juice refrigerated varieties $1.59
- $1 /2 (01-11 S)
=$1.09 WYB 2
Q tips $1.49
-$.30 (01-18 RP)
=$.59
Dixie plastic dinnerware or napkins $1.49
-$1 (01-18 RP)
=$.49
Pepperidge Farm frozen toast $1.49
-$.40 (01-18 S)
=$.69
Ken's salad dressing 1.49
-$1 (03-08 S)
=$.49
Pepperidge farm cookies 1.99
-$1 baked naturals (01-18 S)
=$.99
Snyder's pretzels 1.99
-$1 (02-22 S)
=$.99
Amour meatballs 1.99
-$.55 (01-11 S)
-FREE pasta with purchase up to $1 (03-01 S)
=$.1.44
Chex mix 1.49
-$.50 (01-25 S)
=$.49
Pilsbury frozen toaster strudel 1.49
-.35 (01-04 GM)
=$.44
Dannon or Activia yogurt 1.99
-$1 (various)
=$.99
Stayfree Maxi pads 1.99
-$2/2 (02-22 RP)
=$.99 WYB 2
Carefree liners 1.99
-$1.00/2 (02-22 RP)
-$1.50 IP HERE
=$.49-$1.49 WYB 2
Kotex Maxi pads 2.49
-$1 (02-22 S)
=$1.49
Kotex Security 2.49
-$.75 (02-22 S)
=$1.74
Johnson&J baby care 2.49
-$1 (03-08 RP)
=$1.49
Kellogg's Corn Pops, Rice Krispies, or Froot Loops 1.99
-.70 (02-22 RP)
=$1.29
Purex laundry detergent 2.49
-.35 (03-08 S)
=$1.44
Betty Crocker fruit snacks 1.49
-.50 (02-01 S) or
-.50/2 (03-08 S)
=$.49 ea - $.99 WYB 2
Soft Soap .99
-$1.00 MQ (March All You magazine)
=FREE
Suave Deodorant .99
-$2/3 (01-11 RP)
=$.32 WYB 3
Colgate toothpaste or wave or total toothbrush .99
-.75 (02-22 S)
=$.24
Quaker rice cakes .49
-$1 (01-18 RP)
=FREE plus $.51 mm
Betty Crocker specialty potatoes .99
--$0.40 IP HERE and HERE
=$.19
Country crock tubs .99
-$.25 (1-18 RP)
-$.50 (w/ calcium 1-18 RP)
=$-.01-$.24
Freschetta pizza $3.99
- $1/1 (03-01 S)
=$2.99
Dole fruit bowls $1.42
- $.75/2 (01-11 S)
=$2.09/2
Welch's Grape juice, $2.49
- $.75/1 (03-08 S)
=$1.74
Sargento Salad Finishers $1.99
- .75/1 (02-01 S)
=$1.24
Sargento Cheese - $1.49
-$1.00 / 2 MQ (SS 01/25/09, Exp 04/30/09)
=$0.99 WYB 2
Oreo cookies $2.49
- $1 WYB milk (tear pad)
=$1.49
Totino's pizza rolls 40 ct, $2.49
- $.35 (02-08 GM)
=$1.44
Advil $2.49
-$2 peelies
-$2 (Feb. All You)
=$.49
Tylenol $2.49
- $1 (various)
=$1.49
Whisker Licking’s $.49
- $1/2 (02-08 RP)
=FREE plus $.02 mm
Gorton's Seafood $2.49
- .55/1 (03-01 S)
=$1.94
Tidy cats $1.49
- $1 (02-08 RP)
=$.49
Welch's cocktail juice refrigerated varieties $1.59
- $1 /2 (01-11 S)
=$1.09 WYB 2
Q tips $1.49
-$.30 (01-18 RP)
=$.59
Dixie plastic dinnerware or napkins $1.49
-$1 (01-18 RP)
=$.49
Pepperidge Farm frozen toast $1.49
-$.40 (01-18 S)
=$.69
Ken's salad dressing 1.49
-$1 (03-08 S)
=$.49
Pepperidge farm cookies 1.99
-$1 baked naturals (01-18 S)
=$.99
Snyder's pretzels 1.99
-$1 (02-22 S)
=$.99
Amour meatballs 1.99
-$.55 (01-11 S)
-FREE pasta with purchase up to $1 (03-01 S)
=$.1.44
Chex mix 1.49
-$.50 (01-25 S)
=$.49
Pilsbury frozen toaster strudel 1.49
-.35 (01-04 GM)
=$.44
Dannon or Activia yogurt 1.99
-$1 (various)
=$.99
Stayfree Maxi pads 1.99
-$2/2 (02-22 RP)
=$.99 WYB 2
Carefree liners 1.99
-$1.00/2 (02-22 RP)
-$1.50 IP HERE
=$.49-$1.49 WYB 2
Kotex Maxi pads 2.49
-$1 (02-22 S)
=$1.49
Kotex Security 2.49
-$.75 (02-22 S)
=$1.74
Johnson&J baby care 2.49
-$1 (03-08 RP)
=$1.49
Kellogg's Corn Pops, Rice Krispies, or Froot Loops 1.99
-.70 (02-22 RP)
=$1.29
Purex laundry detergent 2.49
-.35 (03-08 S)
=$1.44
Betty Crocker fruit snacks 1.49
-.50 (02-01 S) or
-.50/2 (03-08 S)
=$.49 ea - $.99 WYB 2
Soft Soap .99
-$1.00 MQ (March All You magazine)
=FREE
Suave Deodorant .99
-$2/3 (01-11 RP)
=$.32 WYB 3
Colgate toothpaste or wave or total toothbrush .99
-.75 (02-22 S)
=$.24
Quaker rice cakes .49
-$1 (01-18 RP)
=FREE plus $.51 mm
Betty Crocker specialty potatoes .99
--$0.40 IP HERE and HERE
=$.19
Country crock tubs .99
-$.25 (1-18 RP)
-$.50 (w/ calcium 1-18 RP)
=$-.01-$.24
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Walgreens Clearance Find
Friday, March 6, 2009
Notebook Experiment-Triple Chocolate Brownies
While doing some blog reading I came across Amy's Notebook Experiments and decided I wanted to do one. I chose to make the Triple Chocolate Brownies in her 2/25/09 entry. This should come as no surprise since I enjoy baking and do it quite often.
The reasons I chose to make the brownies was due to their simplicity and chocolatness (uhm, is that a word?). After making them I can tell you that yes they were easy to make except for that mixing part, OMG! It was sooo thick next time I'll make hubby do it. Now for the chocolaty part, ooh baby talk about chocolate bliss!
Oh and another thing I used different ingredients. I know I just can't help myself sometimes. Since I'm confessing I didn't dust them with sugar either I forgot. Alright, alright and so maybe I couldn't wait to taste them. Geesh!
Here's a pic which doesn't do'em justice.
Forgot to tell you the ingredients I did use were: Triple Chocolate cake mix, Chocolate Turtle pudding, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
CVS 3/08-3/14
ECB Deals
Crest Pro Health Toothpaste 4.2 oz, $2.99 - Limit 1
-$1.00 (2/8/09 P&G)
-$2 ECB
=FREE plus $.01 MM after Qs and ECBs
Palmolive, $1.49 - Limit 2
-$.50 home mailer-$1 ECB
=FREE plus $.01 mm after Qs and ECBs
Garnier Nutritioniste, Spend $10 get $5 ECBs - Limit 2
Cleanser or Moisturizer, $5.00 Buy 2
-$1 x2 (2/8 RP)-$5 ECB wyb 2
=$3.00/2 ($1.50 each)
Herbal Essences Hydralicious Shampoo/Conditioner, $2.88Buy 2
-$3/2 (2/8 PG)
-$1.00 ECB x2
=$.76/2
Secret Flawless Deodorant, $3.99 - Limit 1
-$2 (2/22 RP)
-$1.00 ECB
=$.99
Mars Candy - spend $15 get $3 ECBs - Limit 1
Mars M&Ms Specktacular eggs, Snickers, Milky Way, Twix or Spring Mix minis 9.9 - 11.5 oz 2/$5-$1.00/2 x3 (3/01 RP)
-$3 ECBs
=$9 WYB 6 or $1.50 ea.
Vaseline, $3.69 - Limit 5
-$1.50 (3/01 RP)
-$2 ECBs
=$.19 after Qs and ECBs
Coke products 12 pk, 4/$13.00 - Limit 1
-$3.00 ECB
=$10 WYB 3 or $2.50 ea
General Mills Cereal 10.6 - 16.2 oz, 3/$10 - Limit 1
-$1/3 (2/08 GM)
-$5 ECBs
=$4/3 or $1.33 ea.
OR
General Mills Cereal 10.6 - 16.2 oz, 3/$10 - Limit 1
-$.55 IP or
-$.75 IP
-$5 ECBs
=$2.95 - $3.15 WYB 3
BOGO Deals
Colgate, $1.99 - Limit 4
Use 2 Qs
-$0.75 MQ (02/22 SS)
-$1.50 (March All You)
=FREE plus $1.01 MM - $0.49/2
Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent, $6.99 - Limit 4
Use 2 Qs
-$1.00 IP
=$4.99/2 or $2.50 ea
Other Deals
Renuzit Tri Scents Starter Kit, $4.99
-$4.00 (2/22/09 SS)
=$.99
----------------------------------------------------
Well it seems that this ad is right on time, as me and a friend were talking about how we hadn't seen any good cereal deals. We were saying how our kids would have to go without because we aren't willing to pay more than $1 a box (prefer less than $1)! So, when I saw this deal I wasn't too excited until I saw the Colgate deal and the overage it would give, thus making the cereal an awesome deal. Here's how it would work:
*Deal Idea
$10/3 GM Cereals
$3.98/4 Colgate
=$13.98
Qs
-$1.50 Colgate x4
-.55 IP x2
-.75 IP
-$5 ECB WYB 3
=$1.13/3 or $.38 ea
If you only have 2 Colgate Qs your cost would be $2.14 or .71 each which is still a great deal! ($10+$1.99=$11.99-$3-$1.10-.75-$5=$2.14)
Crest Pro Health Toothpaste 4.2 oz, $2.99 - Limit 1
-$1.00 (2/8/09 P&G)
-$2 ECB
=FREE plus $.01 MM after Qs and ECBs
Palmolive, $1.49 - Limit 2
-$.50 home mailer-$1 ECB
=FREE plus $.01 mm after Qs and ECBs
Garnier Nutritioniste, Spend $10 get $5 ECBs - Limit 2
Cleanser or Moisturizer, $5.00 Buy 2
-$1 x2 (2/8 RP)-$5 ECB wyb 2
=$3.00/2 ($1.50 each)
Herbal Essences Hydralicious Shampoo/Conditioner, $2.88Buy 2
-$3/2 (2/8 PG)
-$1.00 ECB x2
=$.76/2
Secret Flawless Deodorant, $3.99 - Limit 1
-$2 (2/22 RP)
-$1.00 ECB
=$.99
Mars Candy - spend $15 get $3 ECBs - Limit 1
Mars M&Ms Specktacular eggs, Snickers, Milky Way, Twix or Spring Mix minis 9.9 - 11.5 oz 2/$5-$1.00/2 x3 (3/01 RP)
-$3 ECBs
=$9 WYB 6 or $1.50 ea.
Vaseline, $3.69 - Limit 5
-$1.50 (3/01 RP)
-$2 ECBs
=$.19 after Qs and ECBs
Coke products 12 pk, 4/$13.00 - Limit 1
-$3.00 ECB
=$10 WYB 3 or $2.50 ea
General Mills Cereal 10.6 - 16.2 oz, 3/$10 - Limit 1
-$1/3 (2/08 GM)
-$5 ECBs
=$4/3 or $1.33 ea.
OR
General Mills Cereal 10.6 - 16.2 oz, 3/$10 - Limit 1
-$.55 IP or
-$.75 IP
-$5 ECBs
=$2.95 - $3.15 WYB 3
BOGO Deals
Colgate, $1.99 - Limit 4
Use 2 Qs
-$0.75 MQ (02/22 SS)
-$1.50 (March All You)
=FREE plus $1.01 MM - $0.49/2
Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent, $6.99 - Limit 4
Use 2 Qs
-$1.00 IP
=$4.99/2 or $2.50 ea
Other Deals
Renuzit Tri Scents Starter Kit, $4.99
-$4.00 (2/22/09 SS)
=$.99
----------------------------------------------------
Well it seems that this ad is right on time, as me and a friend were talking about how we hadn't seen any good cereal deals. We were saying how our kids would have to go without because we aren't willing to pay more than $1 a box (prefer less than $1)! So, when I saw this deal I wasn't too excited until I saw the Colgate deal and the overage it would give, thus making the cereal an awesome deal. Here's how it would work:
*Deal Idea
$10/3 GM Cereals
$3.98/4 Colgate
=$13.98
Qs
-$1.50 Colgate x4
-.55 IP x2
-.75 IP
-$5 ECB WYB 3
=$1.13/3 or $.38 ea
If you only have 2 Colgate Qs your cost would be $2.14 or .71 each which is still a great deal! ($10+$1.99=$11.99-$3-$1.10-.75-$5=$2.14)
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Walgreens 3/8-3/14
Register Reward Deals
Advil PM, 16ct, $4.49, Get $2 RR
-$2 IP HERE
= $.49 after coupons and RRs
Gillette Gamer razors, $8.99, get $4 RR
-$4 (2/08 P&G)
=$.99 after coupons
Right Guard or Dry Idea Deodorant $2.99, get $2 RR
=$0.99 after RRs
$10 RR wyb $25 or more of participating products.
Huggies jumbo pks diapers or training pants $10 (go to coupons.com to get your Huggies Qs)
Kotex 2/$6
Scott or Cottonelle $7
Poise or Depends $12
Klennex facial care 3/$4
Weekly ESQ Deals
Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste, $3.49
-$1.50 (March All You)
-$2.50 ESQ
=FREE plus $.51 mm after coupons
Garnier, $2.99
-$1.00 ()
-$2.00 ESQ
=FREE plus $.01 mm after coupons
Glade Sense & Spray, $7.99
Buy 2
-BOGO
-$4 (2/08 SS )
-$8 ESQ
=FREE plus $4.01 mm after coupons
OR
Glade Sense & Spray, $7.99
-$4 (2/08 SS )
-$4 ESQ =FREE plus $.01 mm after coupons
Glade Lasting Impressions , $7.99Buy 2
-BOGO
-$4 (SS 02/08/09)
-$8 ESQ
=FREE plus $4.01 mm after coupons
OR
Glade Lasting Impressions , $7.99
-$4 (SS 02/08/09)
-$4 ESQ
=FREE plus $.01 mm after coupons
BOGO Deals
Smart Balance Butter Spread, $2.99 BOGO
-$1/2 coupon (2/1 RP)
=$1.99/2 after coupon
Coffee-Mate liquid creamer, 16 oz. $2.49 BOGO
-$1.50 IP x2
=FREE plus $.51 mm after coupons
Other Deals
Lysol Wipes, 2/$4
-$1/2 (02-01-09 SS)
=$3/2 or $1.50 each after coupons
Advil PM, 16ct, $4.49, Get $2 RR
-$2 IP HERE
= $.49 after coupons and RRs
Gillette Gamer razors, $8.99, get $4 RR
-$4 (2/08 P&G)
=$.99 after coupons
Right Guard or Dry Idea Deodorant $2.99, get $2 RR
=$0.99 after RRs
$10 RR wyb $25 or more of participating products.
Huggies jumbo pks diapers or training pants $10 (go to coupons.com to get your Huggies Qs)
Kotex 2/$6
Scott or Cottonelle $7
Poise or Depends $12
Klennex facial care 3/$4
Weekly ESQ Deals
Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste, $3.49
-$1.50 (March All You)
-$2.50 ESQ
=FREE plus $.51 mm after coupons
Garnier, $2.99
-$1.00 ()
-$2.00 ESQ
=FREE plus $.01 mm after coupons
Glade Sense & Spray, $7.99
Buy 2
-BOGO
-$4 (2/08 SS )
-$8 ESQ
=FREE plus $4.01 mm after coupons
OR
Glade Sense & Spray, $7.99
-$4 (2/08 SS )
-$4 ESQ =FREE plus $.01 mm after coupons
Glade Lasting Impressions , $7.99Buy 2
-BOGO
-$4 (SS 02/08/09)
-$8 ESQ
=FREE plus $4.01 mm after coupons
OR
Glade Lasting Impressions , $7.99
-$4 (SS 02/08/09)
-$4 ESQ
=FREE plus $.01 mm after coupons
BOGO Deals
Smart Balance Butter Spread, $2.99 BOGO
-$1/2 coupon (2/1 RP)
=$1.99/2 after coupon
Coffee-Mate liquid creamer, 16 oz. $2.49 BOGO
-$1.50 IP x2
=FREE plus $.51 mm after coupons
Other Deals
Lysol Wipes, 2/$4
-$1/2 (02-01-09 SS)
=$3/2 or $1.50 each after coupons
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Hungry Jack Casserole-4 for $5 Dinner Challenge
My family liked this dish so I will be making it again and next time I will leave out the brown sugar, since it tends to be on the sweet side. I seasoned my ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic & onion powder. I also halved my biscuits and put half on the bottom spreading them out and pushing them up the sides of the pan. Baked for 5 minutes. then added filling, cheese and remaining biscuits.
Cost breakdown:
$2.99 ground meat
$.59 Pork & Beans
$.05 Brown Sugar
$.10 BBQ Sauce
$.22 Biscuits
$.00 Corn
$.02 garlic powder
$.02 onion powder
$.25 cheese
salt & pepper
Total $4.24
Hungry Jack Casserole
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
16 ounces pork & beans
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
6-9 hungry jack flaky biscuits
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brown ground beef and strain. Add next 5 ingredients and heat til bubbly. Pour into 2 quart casserole dish. Peel biscuits in half and lay across top. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Cost breakdown:
$2.99 ground meat
$.59 Pork & Beans
$.05 Brown Sugar
$.10 BBQ Sauce
$.22 Biscuits
$.00 Corn
$.02 garlic powder
$.02 onion powder
$.25 cheese
salt & pepper
Total $4.24
Hungry Jack Casserole
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
16 ounces pork & beans
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
6-9 hungry jack flaky biscuits
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brown ground beef and strain. Add next 5 ingredients and heat til bubbly. Pour into 2 quart casserole dish. Peel biscuits in half and lay across top. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
4 for $5 Dinner Challenge
I don't know about anyone else but I feel like we can cut our grocery budget down some. I've already lowered by $50 a week, but feel like I can lower it another $50. I have come to realize that the biggest expense is meat.
Well I started reading to see how others are handling there meals on a budget. What I found was that we are eating way to much, portion wise. So, I've decided to cut it down, my family has begrudgingly decided to go along just "to see first".
To go along with cutting the grocery budget I want to see if I can make dinner for $5 or less. I am expecting to go over sometimes cause $5 seems like so little, however I just may surprise myself. I will be sharing my dinner challenge with you all. To start with I'll post at least one recipe a week and will share my results for that week.
Wish me luck!!
Well I started reading to see how others are handling there meals on a budget. What I found was that we are eating way to much, portion wise. So, I've decided to cut it down, my family has begrudgingly decided to go along just "to see first".
To go along with cutting the grocery budget I want to see if I can make dinner for $5 or less. I am expecting to go over sometimes cause $5 seems like so little, however I just may surprise myself. I will be sharing my dinner challenge with you all. To start with I'll post at least one recipe a week and will share my results for that week.
Wish me luck!!
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Another FREE Wags Deal
While making my shopping trip Mon. (I know I meant to post it but forgot). I decided to check the prices on a few of the things in the ES book. Well I found that the Excedrin Menstrual Express Gels (20 ct) is $5.99. Which means with the ESQ and a man. Q you can get it for free!! The deal will look like this:
Excedrin Menstrual Complete Express Gels (20-ct.), $5.99
-$4/1 ESR coupon (Pg 25)
-$2/1 Excedrin printable
=FREE or .01 mm after coupons!
If you've already printed and used your Qs there are $1 ones (1/04 or 3/01 SS) which will make these .99. Which is still a good deal for this type of product.
Excedrin Menstrual Complete Express Gels (20-ct.), $5.99
-$4/1 ESR coupon (Pg 25)
-$2/1 Excedrin printable
=FREE or .01 mm after coupons!
If you've already printed and used your Qs there are $1 ones (1/04 or 3/01 SS) which will make these .99. Which is still a good deal for this type of product.
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Wags J&J Deal
Wags has a Johnson & Johnson's RR deal going right now, Spend $25 Get $10 RR! What makes this such a great deal is the Wags coloring book. If you were able to get one there is a Q in it for $1 off select J&J. So when you combine this with various $1 off J&J man. Q it's a awesome deal.
Your deal would look like this:
Buy 8 J&J 15 oz lotion or 14 oz oil (if I remember correctly they were $3.21 at our store)=$25.68
-$8 4x $2/2 Qs from here or $1/1 (1/04 RP)
-$8 $1 J&J from coloring book (one Q will take off for all)
=$9.25 ($10.01 w/tax)
Total Cost .48 after $10 RR! Of course I could be off on the price but even so it's a good deal.
Your deal would look like this:
Buy 8 J&J 15 oz lotion or 14 oz oil (if I remember correctly they were $3.21 at our store)=$25.68
-$8 4x $2/2 Qs from here or $1/1 (1/04 RP)
-$8 $1 J&J from coloring book (one Q will take off for all)
=$9.25 ($10.01 w/tax)
Total Cost .48 after $10 RR! Of course I could be off on the price but even so it's a good deal.
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Monday, March 2, 2009
Today's Wags Trip
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9VJRbXKCiupgmlyWztG8SElCemqE5ms5mBhH4ZuZLR_GBL7AmnHt35movD4IxWAkX_VjEfwL0LehqcVeSU8EeLpNw2wy4ArAYxPKYe3q85kcb1A6A1fwOIN275X7lUvB70kUMI9JHZVMV/s320/100_0488.jpg)
Transaction 1
2 Sambucol $23.98
8 Dove $11.12
Subtotal $35.10
Qs
$8 Sambucol
$20 Sambucol ESQ
$3.20 Dove 7 day Q
Total $3.90
Got back $10 RR for Dove for a profit of $6.10
Transaction 2
2 Pantene $5.98
Blink Tears $7.99
Colgate Max $3.29
Vaseline $2.61
2 Whatchamacolit $1
Subtotal $20.87
Qs
$2 Pantene
$2 Blink
$1 Colgate
$1.50 Vaseline
$10 RR
Total $4.37 ($5.02 w/tax)
Got back $8, $3.50 & $2 RR
Cost after RRs $.87
Will also get $3 for ESR #6 plus 10% for putting it on a gift card, making the Pantene $.68!
So after both transactions my cost or rather profit is $4.55!
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Wags FREE Dove plus MM!
There is a catalina deal running from 3/1-3/28 for Dove:
Choose from the following participating Dove personal care products: *Deodorant *Skin, Bath, or Hair Care products.
Buy 4, get $2
Buy 6, get $6
Buy 8, get $10
It's been reported that the single Dove bars are working there is an in ad Q for this week making them .99.
So buy 8 @ .99 =$7.92+tax
Get back $10 RR making them FREE plus a small MM!
Choose from the following participating Dove personal care products: *Deodorant *Skin, Bath, or Hair Care products.
Buy 4, get $2
Buy 6, get $6
Buy 8, get $10
It's been reported that the single Dove bars are working there is an in ad Q for this week making them .99.
So buy 8 @ .99 =$7.92+tax
Get back $10 RR making them FREE plus a small MM!
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Walgreens Trip
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjXgGuQs_e9mqbrK1mJD8dF4R99yBhHLQ_f3L9qYf6176ZhiTkmfG6EzMoSQxVY9_16OWf-QDDwyeQdPEDmC9keO3EoiANu_52jn9IPyAa1Dp6I1Wi7cMU4KL9z1Bb-X0O3a7e1T14Qzs/s320/100_0487.jpg)
Axe Shampoo $5.99
Vaseline $2.61
2 Mylanta $2.78
2 Sambucol $23.98
Wags Quick Gels @$2.99
Nivea $2.99
Wal-Zyr $3.99
Colgate Total $3.49
Subtotal $48.82
Qs
$1.50 Vaseline
$2 Mylanta
$2.78 Mylanta ESQ
$8 $4 x2 Sambucol
$20 Sambucol ESQ
$1 Nivea
$1 Nivea Wags 7 day Q
$1.50 Colgate
$2.50 Colagate ESQ
Total $9.21 w/tax
Got back $2RR for a total cost of $7.21.
But the best part is I will also get back $14.27 in ESRs for a profit of $7.06!
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Vaseline $2.61
2 Mylanta $2.78
2 Sambucol $23.98
Wags Quick Gels @$2.99
Nivea $2.99
Wal-Zyr $3.99
Colgate Total $3.49
Subtotal $48.82
Qs
$1.50 Vaseline
$2 Mylanta
$2.78 Mylanta ESQ
$8 $4 x2 Sambucol
$20 Sambucol ESQ
$1 Nivea
$1 Nivea Wags 7 day Q
$1.50 Colgate
$2.50 Colagate ESQ
Total $9.21 w/tax
Got back $2RR for a total cost of $7.21.
But the best part is I will also get back $14.27 in ESRs for a profit of $7.06!
![Post Signature](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/LynnBr/SigTag-1-1.jpg)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)