Paid out of pocket: .87¢

Subtotal before coupons: $15.49

Saved w/coupons: $15.04

5 Honest Tea $1 each

     - 2 Buy 1 get one free printable

     - .50¢ peelie

= .50¢ for all 5 after coupons and ECB

2 Lady Speed Stick $2.75 each

2 Twix .50¢ each

= FREE after ECB

Preparation H wipes $3.99

     - $2/1 Preparation H printable

= FREE + $2.00 money maker after coupon and ECB

Used: $10.54 ECB

Received: $9.99 ECB

Walgreens Trip

Paid out of pocket: .10¢

Subtotal before coupons: $4.00

Saved w/coupons: $4.00

Ritz crackers (was a subsitute for the Ritz Crackerfuls) $2.00

Illy cappucino $2.00

Used: $4 RR

Received: $4 RR

Rite Aid Trip

Paid out of pocket: .07¢

Subtotal before coupons: $11.97

Saved w/coupons: $12.00

2 Renpure Organics shampoo/conditioner $4.99 each

= FREE after +UP reward

Kids Aquafresh toothpaste $1.99

     - $1/1 Aquafresh Kids Product RA video printable

     - $1/1 Aquafresh Kids Toothpaste, exp. 5-31-11 (RP 04/17/11)

= FREE

Used: $10 +UP

Received: $9.98 +UP

Baby Rock Apparel

Heavenly Savings is currently doing a giveaway for a t-shirt from Baby Rock Apparel.  Baby Rock Apparel has so many cute things! Read the rest of her review and enter to win a t-shirt on her blog HERE.

Thanks for reading.

Sunday hops

      



What a week!

I've been so busy this week! I didn't have time to shop at all this week. Luckily, I have the whole weekend to organize my coupon binder and back to shopping again!

My hubby and I finally found a nice place in California and we are pretty excited. It's a nice 1 bedroom apartment, but the only thing that sucks is that it doesn't have washer and dryer in the unit.

The weather has been hot all week. I'm so glad it is raining right now...so calm and relaxing.

That's all for now. Time to go clean and organize!

What's YOUR song?

Rancid! I chose this song just because of the title haha.  The weather has been crazy hot! AND I do love this band.

What's your song?



What is one of the things you always do special when your husband returns from a deployment? 
I cook him his favorite Colombian dishes.

What do you do to help your spouse and/or yourself re-adjust after a deployment or long separation?  
We just spend lots of time together and make sure we are communicating about everything.  He's really helpful around the house and I just make sure that he is comfortable.

Are you a crazy coupon clipper (I’m becoming one, so share your secrets with me)?  
Yes, but not that crazy.  I'm so happy to know that I am saving hundreds on items we need and groceries. 

What’s your most treasured memory of you and your spouse (not counting your wedding – that’s a given)? 
First homecoming! Even though I was probably one of the last person to see their sailor come off the ship, I was just soo happy and since the pier was practically empty, I was able to easily run up to him.

If you could live anywhere overseas, what would you pick and why?
Italy! There's just so many places I want to visit there.

Five Question Friday

Do you and your spouse go to bed at the same time?

Yes, 99% of the time.  The 1% is usually when he is working out in the evening and has too much energy to sleep so he stays up late.

A question for the ladies...What kind of facial hair do you like on your man?

Well, when I first met my husband he had a mustache and a goatee.  I liked it. Now I can't imagine him with it  anymore. 

 

What's the worst vacation you've ever taken?

Visiting relatives in Modesto, CA.  Never really got along with them.

 

What's the first-ever blog you followed?

The Thrifty Military Wife

 

Do you enjoy amusement parks?

Yes! I love the food, roller coasters...and did I mention the food? :)



Paid out of pocket: .83¢

Subtotal before coupons: $20.00

Saved w/coupons: $20.00

Propel water $3.00

     - $1/1 Propel or Propel Zero, exp. 5-21-11 (Pepsico Moments)

= $1.00

2 Ronzoni garden $1.00 each

     - (2) $1/1 Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta, exp. 9-10-11 (SS 05/15/11)

= FREE, overage

Banana $1.07

2 Stayfree $1.99 each

     -  (2) $1/1 Stayfree Product, exp. 6-30-11 (SS 05/08/11)

= FREE

2 Gillette Fusion ProSeries $1.99 each

     - (2) $1/1 Gillette ProSeries Skin Care Product, exp. 5-31 (P&G 05/01/11)

= FREE

Gillette bodywash $1.99

     - $2/1 Gillette Bodywash Product ( RP 05/15/11)

= FREE

2 Covergirl lipstick $1.99 each

     - (2) $1/1 CoverGirl Product, exp. 5-31-11 (P&G 05/01/11)

= FREE

Harris Teeter

This week they will TRIPLE your coupon value up to and including .99¢. It was pretty crazy, I went early because I knew the good stuff would be gone fast. There were so many people! Anyways... heres what I got:

Paid out of pocket: $9.30

Subtotal before coupons: $45.02

Saved w/coupons: $36.40

3 Glad trash bags $2.99 each

     - (3) $0.75/1 Glad Trash Bag Product, exp. 6-12 (P&G 05/01/11)

= .74¢ each

Puffs tissue $1.89

     - $0.50/1 Puffs Product, exp. 5-31-11 (P&G BrandSampler)

= .39¢

Fruit2o $2.09

     - $0.55/1 Fruit2o Product printable

= .44¢

3 Kruncher chip $2.50 each

     - (3) $0.75/1 Krunchers Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, exp. 5-27 (SS 02/27/11)
= .25¢ each

3 Dole fruit crisp $2.75 each

    - (3) $0.75/1 Dole Fruit Crisp, exp. 6-30-11 (SS 04/03/11)

= .50¢ each

3 YoCrunch parfait $2.99 each

     - (3) $0.75/1 YoCrunch Fruit Parfait Multipack, exp. 6-26-11 (SS 04/03/11)

= .74¢ each

Mahatma spicy rice $1.00

     - $0.50/1 Mahatma or Water Maid Rice, exp. 8-31-11 (RP 05/01/11)

= FREE

Colgate Wisp $2.39

     - $0.75/1 Colgate Wisp, exp. 5-31-11 All You Apr '11)

= .14¢

2 Band-Aid $2.00 each

     - (2) $0.50/1 Neosporin or Band-Aid Product, exp. 6-30-11 (SS 04/17/11)

= .50¢ each

Kroger

Paid out of pocket: $3.05

Subtotal before coupons: $13.89

Saved w/coupons: $11.29

2 Carefree $1.00 each

     - (2) .50¢ Carefree Product, exp. 6-30-11 (RP 03/27/11)

= FREE

6 Crunch bars .50¢ each --- I've been craving these for weeks!

     - (3) $0.50/2 Nestle Single Bar, exp. 7-14-11 (SS 05/01/11 #2)

= FREE

5 Kandoo Flushable wipes $1.00 each

     - (5) $1.00/1 Pampers Kandoo Wipes from PG 4/3
= FREE

2 PowerBars $1.00 each

     - B1G1 PowerBar Triple Threat Energy Bar, exp. 7-31-11 (SS 05/01/11 #2)

= .50¢ each

Milk $1.89

Mid Week Mingle



Free Frozen Strawberry Lemonade at McDonald's

There was a coupon in the Sunday newspaper for a free free 12 oz. frozen strawberry lemonade! It can be found in the Parade magazine.  There is also a $1 off any medium or large Frappe or Real Fruit Smoothie coupon!



Blog hops I've joined.

Safeway - $1 off produce coupon

Get $1 off a produce purchase of $5 or more. Go HERE to print out your coupon. Hurry because they are running out fast!



Total paid out of pocket: .59¢

Subtotal before coupons: $41.97

Saved w/coupons: $41.38

I did two transaction because I left some of my coupons in the car.

Transaction #1

EOS lip balm SPF 25 ☺ $2.99

($2.00 single check rebate)

(2) Tylenol Precise heat patch $5 each

     - $5 internet printable

= FREE

Tylenol Precise pain cream $5

     - $5 internet printable

= FREE

(2) Butterfingers Buy 1 get 1 free (.99¢)

     - $0.50/2 Nestle Single Bar, exp. 7-14-11 (SS 05/01/11 #2)

= .24¢ each

Used: $3 off $15 purchase or more survey coupon

Subtotal = .48¢

Total coupons = $18.50

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Transaction #2

(3) Carefree pantyliner $1 each

     - (3) $1/1 Carefree Product, exp. 6-30-11 (SS 05/08/11)

= FREE

(2) Tylenol Precise heat patch $5 each

     - (2) $5/1 Precise Product, exp. 5-15-11 (SS 05/08/11)

= FREE

Tylenol Precise pain cream $5

     - $5/1 Precise Product, exp. 5-15-11 (SS 05/08/11)

= FREE

Gas X thin strips $4.99 -- the hubby seriously need this hahaha!

     - $1/1 Gas-X Product, exp. 7-16-11 (SS 04/17/11 #2)

= $3.99

Used:

$3/$15 survey coupon

.88¢ +UP

Received:

$10 +UP

Subtotal = .11¢

Total coupons = $22.88

GNC Ironman Perform sports drink

Paid out of pocket: $1.52 for all 5

Today I went and got a free PowerBar Ironman Perform sports drink for my hubby using the printable coupon HERE at GNC.  I was planning on just getting one which would be free, regular price $1.49... but while looking at their clearance shelf, I found more for just .37¢ each!...Ok they're not free, but it's still good! Especially when you have a hubby that works out alot.

Farm Fresh Trip

Paid out of pocket: $10.65

Subtotal before coupons: $32.85

Saved w/coupons: $22.09

* Buy 10 participating items, save $5 - I actually bought 11.. oops?

Sierra Mist 2 liter $1.25

     - FREE when you buy Lay's Kettle chips

= FREE

*(4) Chedder Goldfish $1.50 each

     - .50¢ promo

     - (2) .75¢ when you buy 2 internet printable

= 50¢ each

Hunt's Ketchup .88¢

     - .35¢/1 coupon found on back of ... not sure what.

= .18¢

(2) Lays kettle chips $1.99

     - $2.00/2 from Moments to save insert 5/1

= .99¢ each

*Peter Pan peanut butter $1.99

     - .50¢ promo

     - $1/1 coupon, not sure from where

= FREE, .50¢ overage

*(6) Powerade drink $1

     - (6) .50¢ promo

     - .50¢ (1 Free when you buy 5) in booklet near ads at Farm Fresh

= .42¢ each

Roman Meal bread $2.19

     - $1/1 internet printable

= .19¢

Banana $1.56

(I wish there were coupons for it! ☺)

Odwalla bar .99¢

     - .35¢  March All You magazine

= .29¢

(8) Power Bar .99¢ each

    - $1/2 internet printable from Target website (it was a manufactuer's coupon), no longer avaliable

    - (3) Buy one get one free coupon 5/01/11 SS

= .37¢ each

Five Question Friday

1. Have you ever had roommates?

Nope.

2. How many names do you/your children have? (i.e. Prince Charming William Phillip Arthur Louis John Jacob Jingleheimer-Schmidt)

I have one first name, one middle name, and my last name is hyphenated, so thats two.

3. Did you watch the Royal Wedding?

Yes. I woke up the same time my hubby got up to go to work.  The Prince and Princess makes a beautiful couple.

4. What is the messiest room in your house?

At the moment? ....Living room, but I'll get on to cleaning it before the hubby gets home.

5. What is your ideal mothers day?

I'm not a mom yet, but when I do become a mom, it would be to spend time all day with my children since they are all I want and dream of. (we're TTC)

Thursday Blog Hops

Couple of blog hops I've joined today.

(Coupon expires 6/1/11)



Go HERE to snag a FREE PowerBar Ironman Sports Drink, but you must log in or create an account first.  This coupon is redeemable at GNC and any specialty retailers.

Farm Fresh Trip

Paid out of pocket: $11.28

Subtotal before coupons: $25.25

Saved w/coupons: $14.50

(2) Nestle water 24 pack $4 each (not in picture)

     - $1/2 internet printable

= $3 each

Banana $1.75 (not in picture)

Magnum Ice Cream $3

     - $1 internet printable

= $1

(2) Sunchips $2.50 each

     - $1 in ad store coupon

     - $2/2 Moments to Save insert 5/1

= $1 each

(2) Tostitos Tortilla Chip $2.50 each

     - $1 in ad store coupon

     - (2) $1/1 Moments to Save insert 5/1

= FREE

(2) Sierra Mist 2-liter $1.25

     - (2) Free w/purchase of Sunchips Moments to Save 5/1

= FREE

Kroger Trip 95% saving.

Paid out of pocket: $3.45
Subtotal before coupons: $30.09
Saved w/coupons: $27.72

(4) Ivory soap $1 each

     - (4) $1 P&G 5/1

= FREE

(4) Safeguard soap $1 each

     - (4) $1 P&G 5/1

= FREE

(2) Reach Floss $1 each

     - (2) $2.50/2 Select Listerine or Reach Products (SS 04/17/11)

= FREE

(8) Reach Toothbrush $1 each

     - (2) $1/1 Select Listerine or Reach Products (SS 04/17/11)

     - (2) $2.50/2 Select Listerine or Reach Products (SS 04/17/11)

     - (2) $2/2 Any Reach Toothbrushes internet printable

     - $2 E-coupon (Didn't know it was on my card)

= Free + $3 overage

(2) Clif Builder Protein Bars $1.25 each

     - Kroger Buy one get one free coupon

(Cashier took off $1.47)

= $0.52 each

(4) Wave Energy Drink $0.50 each

Luna Protein Bar $0.99

     - $0.50 coupon from sample

= FREE

Ronzoni pasta $0.49

(4) San Giorgio pasta $0.49 each

     - (2) $1/2 from SS

= FREE

(3) Quaker Rice Cakes $0.79 each

     - (1) $1/3 Moments to Save insert 5/1

= $0.46 each

(2) Sunny D $0.89 each

     - (2) $0.55 internet printable

= $0.34 each

I also brought my own reusable bags (3)

     - $0.15

Walgreens Trip

Paid out of pocket: $1.33

Subtotal before coupons: $13.76

Saved w/coupons: $13.05

* Spend $10 or more participating items (Mr. Clean, Tide, Cascade or Febreze) get back $3 RR.

*(2) Tide Stain Release $3.99 each

     - (2) $3 5/1 P&G

= $0.99 each

Gum Eez Floss $2.00 - (Receive $2 RR)

*Mr. Clean Magic Eraser $2.09

     - $0.75 P&G mailer

= $1.34

Scotch transparent tape $1.69

     - In ad coupon $1.30

= $0.39

Used $5 RR

Received $5 RR