Menu plan for the week of 01/30/2012

Breakfast
Yogurt sprinkled with oatmeal and raisins with PB toast X2
Baked Oatmeal with apples X2
Breakfast cake X2
Egg sandwiches with fruit

Lunch
Sandwich- turkey, ham, chicken, grilled cheese, tuna, egg salad or PB&J
Popcorn
Banana or apple

Dinner
BBQ chicken with potato wedges and corn
Taco beans and rice with green beans
Lemon Tilipia with rice and green beans
Pancakes
Sausage and red bean stew with corn bread
Homemade pizza

Walgreens deals for the week of 01/29/2012

Pringles- $6/4 and get $2 RR
$1/4 Pringles super stack cpn- 01/29 RP
$1/4 Pringles super stack cpn- 01/01 RP

Lysol Neutra Air Freshmatic or Air wick i-motion or freshmatic- $7.99 and get $4 RR

Get $4 RR when you buy 4 for $12 of the following:
Soft soap body wash or bar soap
$0.75 Soft soap body wash cpn- 01/29 SS
$0.50 Soft soap bar cpn- 01/29 SS
Colgate Optic White or Total toothpaste
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 01/29 SS
$1 Colgate Total or Optic white cpn- 01/15 SS
360 or Optic White toothbrush
$0.40 Colgate manual toothbrush cpn- 01/29 SS
Irish Spring deodorant, body wash or bar soap
$1 Irish Spring body wash cpn- 01/29 SS
$0.50 Irish Spring bar cpn- 01/29 SS

Get $6 RR when you buy 3 for $18 of the following:
Caress or Lever 200 bar soap
$0.75 Caress bar cpn- 01/29 RP
Degree deodorant or bar soap
$1 Degree deodorant cpn- 01/29 RP
Dove lotion or body wash
$1 Dove body wash cpn- 01/29 RP
Ponds towelettes or cream

Head & Shoulders- $9/2 and get $2 RR
$1 Head & Shoulders cpn- 01/29 P&G
$2/2 Head & Shoulders cpn- 01/01 P&G
$1/2 Head & Shoulders cpn- 12/11 RP

Select Dove Personal Care- $15/4 and get $5 RR
$2 Dove Clinical cpn- 01/29 RP
$1 Dove Men body wash cpn- 01/29 RP
$1 Dove bar cpn- 01/29 RP
$1 Dove body wash cpn- 01/29 RP
$0.75 Dove go sleeveless or Go fresh cpn- 01/29 RP

Gillette Venus or Fusion ProGlide- $9.99 and get $4 RR
Get an additional $3 RR when you buy the matching refill
$5 Gillette Venus razor and refill cpn- 01/01 P&G
$3/2 Gillettte Fusion ProGlide razor and refill cpn- 01/29 P&G
$5 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor cpn- 01/01 P&G

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler- $19.99 and get $5 RR

Schick Hydro- $9.99 and get $4 RR

Crest 3D Whitestrips- $49.99 and get $5 RR
$10 Crest 3D whitestrips cpn- 01/29 P&G
$7 Crest 3D whitestrips cpn- 01/01 P&G

$7 RR when you buy Enfamil tub and refill

Clairol Nice & Easy foam- $7.99 and get $1 RR
$2 Clairol hair color cpn- 01/29 P&G
$3 Clairol Nice & Easy foam 01/01 P&G
$1 Clairol color cpn- 01/01 P&G

Allegra- $23.99 and get $3 RR

Citracel, Ecotrin or Os-Cal Calcium- $9.99 and get $3 RR
$1.50 Citracel cpn- 01/29 RP
$1.50 Ecotrin cpn- 01/29 RP
$1.50 Os-Cal cpn- 01/29 RP

Prilosec- $24.99 and get $5 RR
$2 Prilosec cpn- 01/29 P&G
$2 Prilosec cpn- 01/01 P&G

Miralax- $19.99 and get $3 RR
$3 Miralax 30 dose cpn- 01/29 SS
$1 Miralax 10-14 dose cpn- 01/29 SS

Metamucil- $24.99/2 and get $5 RR
$1 Metamucil cpn- 01/29 P&G
$1 Metamucil cpn- 01/01 P&G

St. Joseph Enteric asprin- $2 and get $2 RR

Pur-absorb iron supplements- $10 and get $10 RR

Blink tears- $8 and get $8 RR

Spend $20 and get $5 RR Vicks Dayquil, Nyquil or Sinex- $6.49
$3 Vicks Nature Fusion cpn- 01/29 P&G
$1 Vicks cpn- 01/29 P&G
$1 Vicks cpn- 01/01 P&G
$1 Nyquil cpn- 01/01 P&G

CVS deals for the week of 01/29/2012

Spend $30 and get $10 CVS Cash card on the following:
Revlon cosmetics- B1G 50% off
$1 Revlon beauty tool cpn- 01/29 SS
Almay- B1G 50% off
$2 Almay cpn- 01/01 SS
Nexxus hair
Xtra laundry- $1.49
Nabisco Chips Ahoy or Nilla Wafers- $5/2
7Up, Canada Dry, A&W or Sunkist- $11/3

Pepsi 12pk- $10/3 and get $4 ECB

Hershey assorted or Reese's- $5.98/2 and get $2 ECB

Crest Pro Health, 3D white, Outlast, Clinical, Pro Health rinse or Scope Outlast- $7.98/2 and get $2 ECB- Limit 2
$1/2 Crest toothpaste cpn- 01/19 P&G
$0.75 Crest rinse cpn- 01/01 P&G
$0.50 Crest toothpaste cpn- 01/01 P&G

Olay Pro X or Pro X clear acne kit- $47 and get $7 ECB
$5 Olay Pro X facial moisturizer cpn- 01/29 P&G
$5 Pro X clear acne kit cpn- 01/01 RP
$3 Olay Pro X cpn- 12/11 RP

Pantene- $6.97/2 and get $1 ECB- Limit 5
$1/2 Pantene cpn- 01/29 P&G
$3/2 Pantene cpn- 01/01 P&G

Olay Regenerist kit or treatment- $24.99 and get $3 ECB
$3 Olay Regenerist moisturizer or cleaner cpn- 01/01 P&G

Olay body wash, bar soap or Total Effects body wash- $6.99 and get $2 ECB
$1 Olay bar, body wash or in shower lotion cpn- 01/29 P&G
$1 Olay bar, body wash or in shower lotion when you buy Secret cpn- 01/01 P&G
$2 Total Effects cpn- 01/01 &G

Olay Total Effects facial care- $18.99 and get $2 ECB
Buy Olay Total Effects moisturizer and get free Olay bar soap cpn- 01/29 P&G
$2 Total Effects cpn- 01/01 P&G

Spend $20 and get $10 ECB Salma Hayek products

Spend $10 and get $7 ECB Physicians Formula

Spend $15 and get $5 ECB Loreal foundation, powder, blush, concealer or eye
$4/2 Loreal face cosmetic cpn- 01/29 RP
$2 True Match or Paris face cosmetic cpn- 01/29 RP
$1 Loreal eye liner or eye shadow cpn- 01/22 RP
$1 Loreal eye cpn- 01/22 RP
$3 Loreal face cpn- 01/01 RP
$2 Loreal powder, concealer, brush or primer cpn- 01/01 RP
$1 Loreal eye liner cpn- 12/11 RP
$1 Loreal eye cpn- 12/11 RP

Spend $20 and get $10 Eucerin or Aquaphor

Spend $12 and get $6 ECB on the following: (Limit 2) :
Speed Stick or Lady- $1.99
B1G1Free Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick cpn- 01/29 SS
Colgate Total or Sensitive- $2.74
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 01/29 SS
$1 Colgate sensitive pro relief cpn- 01/15 SS
Colgate 360 toothbrush- $2.89
$0.40 Colgate toothbrush cpn- 01/29 SS
Irish Spring or Soft Soap- $3
$1 Irish spring body wash cpn- 01/29 SS
$0.50 Irish Spring bar cpn- 01/29 SS

Spend $15 and get $5 ECB on the following:
Dove shampoo or conditioner- $7/2
$1 Dove hair care cpn- 01/29 RP
Caress, Dove or Lever bar, body wash or cream oil lotion- $6
$1 Dove bar cpn- 01/29 RP
$1 Dove body wash cpn- 01/29 RP
$0.75 Caress bar or body wash cpn- 01/29 RP
Dove Men Care body wash- $5
$1 Dove Men body wash cpn- 01/29 RP

Spend $10 and get $3 ECB Nivea

Spend $15 and get $5 ECB on the following:
John Frieda Precision color- $12
$3 John Frieda Precision cpn- 12/04 SS
Shampoo or Conditioner- $5
Select collection hair treatments- $8

$5 ECB when you buy Fekkai hair care

Schick Hydro Power or Silk- $9.99 and get $4 ECB

Toms of Maine- $3.99 and get $3 ECB- Limit 2

Oral B Power toothbrush refills- $19.99 and get $5 ECB- Limit 2
$5 Oral B replacement head cpn- 01/29 P&G
$5 Oral B replacement head cpn- 12/11 RP

EOS lip balm- $6/2 and get $1 ECB- Limit 2

$5 ECB when you buy Clear blue pregnancy test 2pk
$1 Clear blue easy pregnancy test cpn- 01/01 P&G

$5 ECB when you buy Gillette Fusion Pro Glide razor AND refill
$3/2 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor and refill cpn- 01/29 P&G
$5 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor cpn- 01/01 P&G

$5 ECB when you buy Neosporin Essentials trial pack
$3 Neosporin Essentials cpn- 01/22 SS

Spend $30 and get $10 on the following:
Pampers wipes- $6/2
$0.60 Pampers wipes cpn- 01/29 P&G
Pampers Jumbo- $19/2
$1.50 Pampers cpn- 01/29 P&G
$3/2 Pampers cpn- 01/01 P&G
Luvs- $6.99
Pepto Bismal- $5.99
Metamucil- $12.49
$1 Metamucil cpn- 01/29 P&G
$1 Metamucil cpn- 01/01 P&G
Align starter- $15.99
$3 Align cpn- 0101 P&G
Vicks- $9.99
$3 Vicks Nature Fusion cpn- 01/29 P&G
$1 Vicks cpn- 01/29 P&G
$1 Vicks cpn- 01/01 P&G
Prilosec- $19.99
$2 Prilosec cpn- 01/29 P&G
$2 Prilosec cpn- 01/01 P&G
Always Infinity- $6.99
$1 Always cpn- 01/01 P&G

$4 ECB when you buy 2 of the following:
Advil- $4.49
$1 Advil or Thermacare cpn- 01/29 RP
$1 Advil, Dimetapp or Robitusin cpn- 01/29 RP
$1 Advil PM cpn- 12/11 RP
$1 Advil childrens cpn- 12/11 RP
Thermacare- $5.99
$1 Advil or Thermacare cpn- 01/29 RP
Centrum or Caltrate- $6.99
$3 Centrum cpn- 01/01 RP
$1 Centrum cpn- 12/11 SS
$1 Caltrate cpn- 01/29 RP
$2 Caltrate cpn- 01/01 RP
Robitussin or Childrens Dimetapp- $6.99
$1 Advil, Robitussin or Dimetapp cpn- 01/29 RP
$1 Robitussin cpn- 01/01 RP
$1 Robitussin cpn- 12/11 RP
$1 Dimetapp cpn- 01/01 RP

Hershey milk chocolate bunny, Cadbury egg or Reese's egg- $0.87 and get $0.87 ECB - **SUNDAY, MONDAY & TUESDAY ONLY**

M&M's- $5/2 and get $1 ECB

Spend $10 and get $3 ECB on the following:
Helmans Mayo- $6/2
Lipton tea- $6/2
$0.50 Lipton tea bags cpn- 01/29 RP
Ragu or Bertolli- $5/3
$0.50 Ragu cpn- 01/29 RP
$1 Bertolli cpn- 01/29 RP

Pringles- $5.96/4 and get $1 ECB
$1/4 Pringles super stack cpn- 01/29 RP
$1/4 Pringles super stack cpn- 01/01 RP

Kudos or Nabsico Snackwells cereal bars- $5/2 and get $1 ECB

Spend $15 and get $5 ECB on the following:
Aquafina- $6/2
Amp or Frappucino- $5
Gatorade or Sobe- $3/2
Pepsi 2L- $4/3
Lipton tea- $6/2
Frito Lay- $6/2
Izze- $6/2

Kevin's Birthday Party

Kevin had his birthday last month, he turned the big 1-5- oh my:)  Can you believe it?  Where is the time going?  My boys seem to be growing up and becoming young men before my eyes.  I remember when I brought Kevin home from the hospital.  My, how he has changed but changed in a good way.  I am so blessed to have such a smart and talented son.

Kevin decided that for his 15th birthday he would like to go roller skating.  Even though he doesn't know how to skate, he decided that he would give it a go.  He invited a couple of friends and off to the skating rink we went.

The skating rink gave us a "Party Room" for 45 minutes.  Kevin didn't want traditional cake and ice cream for his birthday.  He wanted me to make my yummy delicious giant cookie.  I wish I had gotten a picture of it.  It was a big hit and so yummy. 

Kevin had a blast trying to figure out to skate:

Sorry for the quality of the picture. Abesent minded me forgot to bring my camera, so these was taken with my husband's phone. 

Nathan & Daddy skating

Chris coming around the corner

Everyone had a great time.  Even though we are not a skating able family, with the exception of Michael- he knows how to roller skate.  I hadn't been roller skating in many moons.  Luckily, I had my brother there to help me take a few laps around the rink while my dad watched little Michael.

Still cannot believe that he is 15.  He is counting down to learner's permit and driver's license- now that make me nervous:)

My 2012 Monthly projects

Oh wow- where has January gone to??  I wanted to post this earlier in the month but things kept coming up.  And now February is almost here- yikes!!  So far this year seems to be zooming by.  It needs to slow down a little.

I thought it would be neat to complete a new project each month.  Crystal from Money Saving Mom did this last year and is doing it again this year.  I thought it would great for me to tackle some projects of my own:)

Here are my upcoming projects:

January- Make and can pear butter- did great with this.  Pear butter is so yummy:)

February- Make apple, banana and pear chips using my handy dandy dehydrator I got for Christmas- did great with this- so delicious:)

March- Make foaming handsoap- this one turned out great:)

April- Make and hide a letterboxing box- didn't get to do this one :(

May- Replace our kitchen counter and sink and to do some much needed painting- we didn't get our kitchen counter replaced as we had hoped to.  My dad was supposed to help us replace our kitchen sink and counter but got hurt at work.  So, we had to put this one off.  But we did get most of our front porch painted:)

June- Make Homemade ice cream with the Ice Cream maker I got for Christmas- did this and it was so yummy:)

July- Make frozen yogurt using the Ice Cream maker I got for Christmas- got this one done in August instead of July.

August- Make face wash- didn't get this one done :(

September- Make dry laundry detergent- we have tons of laundry detergent already and didn't have a chance to make homemade laundry detergent :(

October- Make glass cleaner- Got this one done and it worked great.

November- Make Lysol wipes- didn't get to do this one. 

December- Make homemade taco and chili seasoning

I am so excited to take the challenge of a monthly project.  I will let you all know how they turn out as I do them. 

Do you have any projects you would like to accomplish this year?

My Shopping Day- 01/23/2012

Nathan had a dentist appointment yesterday morning to find out that he had 2 cavities and needs to be referred to a pediatric dentist because we wouldn't sit still for the xrays.  Then back to school for him.

Michael, little Michael and I took a quick trip to the store so that we could get back before the bus dropped the boys off at home. 

Here is what we got:


Walgreens
$4.00- Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief toothpaste
$4.00- Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief toothpaste
$1.99- Flurry Protein bar
$0.50- Cars 2 pocket calender
$10.49
-1.50- Walgreens Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief toothpaste catalina
-1.50- Walgreens Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief toothpaste catalina
-3.00 RR
-1.00 RR
$4.01 Total with tax and got back $6 RR

CVS
$3.34- Special K Fruit & Yogurt cereal
$3.34- Special K Fruit & Yogurt cereal
$3.33- Special K Red Berries cereal
$2.87- Blistex
$2.99- Kleenex 3 pk
$15.87
-1.00/3 Special K cereal cpn
-0.35 Blistex cpn
-5.00 ECB for taking a survey
-4.00 ECB
-0.75 ECB
$5.04 Total after tax and got back $7 ECBs

Chesterfield Berry Farm
$2.98- almost 5 lbs apples
$0.40- Lime
$3.38 Total

Martins
$0.73 Reduced bread
$0.73 Reduced bread
$1.46 Total

Walmart
$8.37- 3 gallons skim milk
$3.19- gallon whole milk
$3.92- 4 bags frozen grren beans
$1.75- 1/4 lb Havarti cheese
$2.24- lunchmeat
$2.98- Kraft cheese singles
$1.58- 2lb carrots
$1.98- mild sausage
$2.84- 2 frozen OJ
$2.88- 2 coffee creamers
$1.77- Bananas
$1.98- cream cheese
$1.88- 2 cans spaghetti sauce
$1.84- butter
$2.48- Parsley
$3.08- Sugar
$1.24- tomato sauce
$2.28- Cocoa cool cereal
$2.00- Whole wheat rotini
$1.00- whole wheat spaghetti
$3.98- Celery flakes
$2.38- Thyme
$0.98- Vanilla
$1.18- ????
$1.98- Green tea bags
$2.50- mushrooms
$5.97- Diapers
$72.16 after tax

This shopping trip has been added to our January Monthly Spending post, where I keep track of what we spend for the month of January.

Menu plan for the week of 01/23/2012

Breakfast
Homemade applesauce and PB Toast
Giant Breakfast cookies X2
Banana Bread X2
Daphne Oz's Strawberry Smoothie
Yogurt, cinnamon toast and apple slices

Lunch
Leftover Potato soup X2
Taco beans and rice
Sandwich- turkey, ham, chicken, grilled cheese, tuna, egg salad or PB&J
Popcorn
Banana or apple

Dinner
Mac & cheese with green beans
Italian cream cheese chicken over pasta with green beans
Tuna mushroom casserole with green beans
Pancakes with fruit
Turkey sausage and red bean stew with cornbread
Spaghetti with green beans and homemade rolls

Papa John's pizza giveaway

We love Papa John's pizza here and were very excited to hear about the Papa John's 46 Second Pizza Giveaway.

There are 2 ways to enter:
By placing an online order during any of the entry periods of this promotion
OR
Visit here and follow the registration process and be entered without making a purchase

The entry periods are as follows:
Begins at 10am and ends at 10pm on the following dates:
January 20
January 21
January 22
January 27
January 28
January 29
February 3
February 4

You may recieve up to 1 entry into the sweepstakes per day per person regardless of method of entry.

Official rules into this giveaway

Walgreens deals for the week of 01/22/2012

Brut or Sure deodorant- $5/2 and get $2 RR

$2 cpn when you buy $10 of the following Nice products:
Nice household cleaners- $2
Nice tea and snacks- $2
Nice nuts- $4
Nice cookies- $1
Nice bleach- $3/2
Nice designer cups, bowl or plates- $3/2
Nice honey or butter- $3
Nice Fruit Punch- $3/2
Nice cutlery or cups- $1
Nice Foil- $1
Nice Laundry detergent- $4
Nice Ultra quilted paper towels 6 rolls- $5

Tilex, Formula 409, Clorox 30 or 32 oz, wipes or toilet cleaner- $6/2 and get $2 RR

Air Wick scented oil refills- $6/2 and get $1.50 RR

Colgate Total Advanced, Sensitive or 360 toothbrush- $8/2 and get $4 RR
$1 Colgate Advanced, Sensitive or Optic White cpn- 01/15 SS

Gillette Fusion ProGlide styler- $19.99 and get $5 RR

$5 RR when you purchase $25 of the following:
Huggies wipes- $5.99
$0.50 Huggies wipes cpn- 01/15 SS
Huggies Jumbo- $9.49
$2 Huggies slip on diapers cpn- 01/15 SS
$1 Huggies diapers cpn- 01/15 SS
Enfamil- $22.99

Bic Twist or Hybrid razor system- $5.99 and get $2 RR
B1G1Free Bic disposable razor cpn- 01/08 SS

$10 RR when you purchase $20 of the following:
Gas X, Ex-lax, Maalox- $5
$1 Gas-X cpn- 01/08 SS
$3/2 Benefiber, Gas X, Prevacid or Maalox cpn- 01/08 SS
$1.50 Gas X cpn- 12/04 SS
Benefiber- $10
$3/2 Benefiber, Gas X, Prevacid or Maalox cpn- 01/08 SS
$5/2 Benefiber cpn- 01/08 SS
$1 Benefiber cpn- 01/08 SS
Prevacid- $20
$3/2 Benefiber, Gas X, Prevacid or Maalox cpn- 01/08 SS
$7/2 Prevacid cpn- 01/08 SS

Prilosec- $18.99 and get $3 RR
$2 Prilosec cpn- 01/01 P&G

Ultimate flurry protein bar- $1.99 and get $1.99 RR

$5 RR when you purchase $20 Boost
$3 Boost cpn- 01/01 SS

Renew life flush & be fit 14 day kit- $20 and get $20 RR

$5 RR when you purchase 2 of the following:
Advil- $4.99
$1 Advil PM cpn- 12/11 RP
$1 Advil cpn- 12/11 RP
Thermacare- $5.99

Theraflu- $4.99 and get $1 RR
$3/2 Theraflu cpn- 01/22 SS
$2 Theraflu Multi Symptom Severe Cold cpn- 01/22 SS

Tylenol or Childrens Sudafed PE- $10/2 and get $5 RR
$2 Tylenol cold liquid cpn- 01/15 SS

Triaminic- $10/2 and get $5 RR
$1 Triaminic cpn- 01/22 SS
$3/2 Triaminic cpn- 01/22 SS
$3/2 Triaminic cpn- 12/04 SS
$3 Triaminic cpn- 12/04 SS

Zicam- $10.99 and get $2 RR
$2 Zicam cpn- 10/23 SS

CVS deals for the week of 01/22/2012

Don't forget to....
1) Go to cvs.com/email and sign up for the ExtraCare email and receive a $4/20 cpn
2) Stop by the Red ExtraCare coupon center and get CVS cpns
3) You can use a manufacturer's cpn along with a CVS cpn
4) You can use a B1G1Free cpn along with a B1G1Free sale to get both products for free:)

Spend $30 and get $10 CVS Cash card from the following:
Loreal cosmetics- B1G 50% off
$1 Loreal Paris eye liner or shadow cpn- 01/22 RP
$1 Loreal eye product cpn- 01/22 RP
$3 Loreal face product cpn- 01/01 RP
$2 Loreal powder, concealer, primer or blush cpn- 01/01 RP
$1 Loreal eye liner cpn- 12/11 RP
Bounty Basic paper towels 8pk- $5.99
$0.25 Bounty Basic paper towels cpn- 01/01 P&G
Charmin big rolls 16pk- $9.99
$0.25 Charmin cpn- 01/01 P&G
Milani cosmetics- B1G 50% off
Charmin Freshmates wipes- $5/2
Wrigleys gum 3pk- $3/2
Starburst or Skittles- $5/2
Hershey pieces, drops or minis- $6/2
$1/2 Hershey stand up bags cpn- 01/22 SS
Nabisco Wheat thins, Triscuit or Ritz- $5/2
$3/3 Nabisco cpn- 01/08 SS
Snickers fun size- $6/2
Planters- $5/2
Coke 12pk- $5/2- Limit 4
Planters mixed nuts or cashews- $6/2
Coke 2L- $5/4- Limit 8
Mars chocolate singles- $2/3
M&M's- $6/2
Dove or Mars chocolate minis- $6/2
$ Dove promises bag cpn- 01/08 RP

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler- $19.99 and get $5 ECB

Cover Girl Flipstick Blendable lip duo or Lashblast mascara- $7.49 and get $2 ECB
$2.50/2 Cover Girl cpn- 01/01 P&G
$1 Cover Girl cpn- 01/01 P&G
$1 Cover Girl cpn- 12/11 SS

Spend $25 and get $10 from the following:
Loreal Everpure, strong, sleek, creme or style- $12/2
$1 Loreal Ever series cpn- 01/22 RP
$1 Loreal Ever series cpn- 01/01 RP
$1 Loreal Ever series cpn- 12/04 RP
Loreal Sublime Mouse or Healthy Look- $12/2
$2 Loreal Healthy Look cpn- 01/22 RP
$5/2 Loreal hair color cpn- 01/01 RP

Spend $15 and get $5 Maybelline eye or lip
$2 Maybelline face cpn- 01/08 RP
$1 Maybelline mascara cpn- 01/08 RP
$1 Maybelline lip cpn- 12/04 RP

$7 ECB from the following:
Revlon Photoready cosmetics- $10
Revlon face, eye, lip or beauty tools

$2 ECB from the following:
Olay Regenerist micro sculpting cream- $29.99
$3 Olay Regenerist cpn- 12/11 RP
Palmers daily face lotion or night cream- $9.49
ActiFade face- $29.99
Seba Med- $11.49
Neutrogena rapid wrinkle serum- $20.99
Derma Silk skin perfect or flawless- $28.79
$5 Derma Silk cpn- 01/22 RP
Porcelana- $7.99
Sudden Change- $12.49
Puristics- $20.99
Simple scrub, make up remover or face wash- $6.99

Spend $10 and get $3 ECB on the following:
Dial or Tone bar soap 2 or 3pk- $1.88
Right Guard Total Defense or Tone body wash or 8pk bar soap- $3.88
$1/2 Right Guard Total Defense deodorant or body wash cpn- 01/22 RP
Dial Nutriskin- $4.88
Right Guard or Total Defense or Dry Idea deodorant- $2.99
$1/2 Right Guard Total Defense deodorant or body wash cpn- 01/22 RP
$1/2 Dry Idea cpn- 01/22 RP

Derma Silk- $39.99 and get $10 ECB
$5 Derma Silk cpn- 01/22 RP

Spend $10 and get $5 ECB St Ives or Noxema- $3.39

Spend $15 and get $5 ECB  Garnier hair and skin products
$3 Garnier Herbashine cpn- 01/08 RP
$2 Garnier moisturizer cpn- 01/08 RP
$1 Garnier Fructis Style cpn- 10/30 RP

Spend $10 and get $5 ECB Colgate Multipack toothbrushes, regular, Total or Advanced Whitening paste twin pack
$1 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 01/01 SS
$0.75 Colgate manual toothbrush cpn- 01/01 SS
$0.40 Colgate manual toothbrush cpn- 12/04 SS

Spend $10 and get $5 Listerine or Reach
$1 Listerine whitening cpn- 01/08 SS
$1 Listerine Total care, restoring anticavity or advanced cpn 1L+- 01/08 SS
$0.50 Listerine or Zero cpn 1L- 01/08 SS
$1 Listerine smart rinse, Agent cool blue or Reach toothbrush cpn- 01/08 SS

$5 ECB when you buy Conair hair appliance

Blistex deep renewal, Fruit Smoothies, Silk & Shine, medicated oitment or Revive & Restore- $2.87 and get $2 ECB
$0.35 Blistex cpn- 01/22 SS
$1/2 Blistex cpn- 11/13 SS

Schick Intuition, Quattro, Hydro or refills- $8.49 and get $3 ECB
$2 Schick Intuition razor or refill cpn- 01/15 SS
$2 Schick Quattro Women razor or refill cpn- 01/15 SS

Spend $20 and get $10 Schick disposable razors
$3/2 Schick Quattro for Women disposable cpn- 01/22 SS
$1 Schick Quattro for Women disposable cpn- 01/22 SS
$3/2 Schick Titaninum disposable cpn- 01/15 SS
$1 Schick Titaninum disposable cpn- 01/15 SS
$2 Schick disposable cpn- 01/08 SS

Spend $10 and get $3 ECB Select Organic Root Stimulator, Optimum, Dark & Lovely, Let's Jam or Smooth N" Shine

Estroven- $9.99 and get $9.99 ECB

Free CVS glass scale when you buy $30 Weight Loss products

Theraflu or Childrens Triaminic- $11/2 and get $3 ECB
$3/2 Theraflu cpn- 01/22 SS
$2 Theraflu multi symptom cpn- 01/22 SS
$4/2 Theraflu cpn- 12/04 SS
$3 Theraflu warming relief cpn- 12/04 SS
$2 Theraflu cpn- 12/04 SS
$1 Triaminic cpn- 01/22 SS
$3/2 Triaminic cpn- 01/22 SS
$3/2 Triaminic cpn- 12/04 SS

Boost- $6.99 and get $1 ECB
$3 Boost cpn- 01/01 SS

Kleenex 3pk- $2.99 and get $1 ECB
$0.50/3 Kleenex or bundle cpn- 01/01 SS

Spend $15 and get $5 ECB Valentine hersheys or Hallmark cards

Spend $20 and get $5 ECB on the following:
Nestle Pure Life 24pk- $3.49
Nestle Singles- $2/3
Nescafe Tasters Choice- $6.99
DiGiornio, Lean Cuisine, Stouffers, Panini or Hot Pockets- $6/2
$1/5 Lean Cuisine cpn- 01/01 SS
Nips- $0.99
Nestle or Wonka Theater box candy- $5/4
Fruit bars or Skinny Cow- $4
Coffee Mate creamer- $6/2
$0.50 Nestle Coffee Mate powder cpn- 10/30 RP
$0.50 Nestle Coffee Mate liquid cpn- 10/30 RP
Powerbar- $1
Boost 6pk- $13.99
$3 Boost cpn- 01/01 SS
Gerber Good Start- $21.99
Poland Spring 3L- $3/3

Hormel or Dak- $5/2 and get $1 ECB

Frito Lay Munchies or Doritos- $6/2 and get $2 ECB

Powerade, Fuze, Honest Tea, Vitamin Water or SmartWater- $5/5 and get $1 ECB

Special K cereal- $10/3 and get $4 ECB- Limit 5
$1/3 Special K cereal cpn- 01/01 RP

Lays Chips- $6/2 and get $1 ECB

Babies R Us deal on baby wipes

If you are looking for a great deal on baby wipes, check out this deal from Babies R Us:

Babies R Us is having a Buy 1 Get 1 Free sale on its BabyGanics items.

BabyGanics Newborn 400 ct baby wipes are priced at $12.99.  Since they are on the B1G1Free sale, you can get 2 boxes of baby wipes for $12.99.  800 baby wipes for $12.99 is a great deal.  We go through a lot of baby wipes are here.

This item is not available for shipping, it is available to store pick up only.  So, please make sure there is a Babies R Us or Toys R Us in your area before purchasing them.

To get this deal, simply put 2 boxes of BabyGanics Newborn 400ct wipes in your cart.  Select which store you would like to pick them up at and finish the check out process.  800 natural baby wipes for $0.016 per wipes- good deal:)

No need for shipping fees since you pick them up at the store.  Plus you won't have to waste gas rushing to the store to see if they have any left.

This sale is good until January 22, 2011

To make this deal even sweeter- go through ebates and get 5% cash back on this purchase:)

Happy Birthday:)

Yesterday was my birthday.  The morning started kind of BLAH!!!!  While I was happy that the Lord had waken me to share this day with my kids, I still felt so alone.  Michael is away on business all week and this is the first birthday I get to celebrate without my mom.  I miss her terribly.

I logged onto Facebook and was blown away by the amount of awesome birthday wishes.  It was almost like a big virtual hug and I needed that.  Thanks.  I am so blessed to have amazing family and friends, even though we are all scattered all over the United States.

I was surprised to get a phone call from my dad wishing me a happy birthday.  He usually is no good with dates and I checked, my birthday was not written on his calender.  I do believe that my mom gave him a little nudge from heaven and reminded dad to give me a call~ Thanks mom:)  That phone call made my day:)

My day went on as normal.  I guess someone forgot to tell the dust bunnies and dinner that it was my birthday.  But that is OK- I needed the distraction. 

I did get a nice birthday gift from Chris and Kevin.  They both ranked up with Air Force JRTOC.  Kevin went from Airman Basic (no rank) to Airman.

Kevin with his very first ranks:)

Christopher ranked up from Tech Sergeant to Master Sergeant.

Chris so proud of his new ranks

I wanted to get a picture of Chris with his new ranks in his uniform but as you can see that didn't happen.  He is actual in shorts.  Usually as soon as he hits the door, the uniform is coming off.  Have you ever seen the show- The Middle?  Well, Christopher is our Axl.  Except that thankfully Chris doesn't wander around the house in his boxers.  It is usually what ever he has slept in from the night before.

Nathan was happy that the tooth he has been wiggling for a while now finally fell out at school.

Nathan with his crazy look I lost my tooth face

 
Unfortunately, he lost his tooth at school and was kind of bummed out about it.  Until he learned that we were having homemade pizza for dinner on Friday- he forgot all about his lost tooth.  Got to love him:)

Even though my birthday started on a sad note it ended great.  Little Michael and I ended up spending the day playing and having a great time.  I am one happy mama and so proud of all my boys.

My Shopping Day- 01/16/2012

After a very busy morning at the doctors, we decided to run to Starbucks to get my free birthday drink.  It was so yummy.  What I got to drink anyways.  Little Michael got a taste of my Iced decaf Caramel White mocha and his eyes lit up.  He didn't want to give me my drink back.

We ran to the store and here is what we got: (pictures coming soon)

Target
$1.22- Foil
$1.29- Wax paper
$2.64 with tax

Martins
$2.49- Coffee Mate Natural Bliss creamer
$0.54- reduced bread
$0.57- reduced hot dog buns
$3.60
-2.00 Natural Bliss creamer catalina
$1.66 Total with tax

Walgreens- 1st trip
$2.99- Glade scent
$2.49- Thermacare wrap
$3.00- Colgate Total
$3.00- Colgate Total
$3.99- Eye glass repair kit
$15.47
-1.00- Glade scent cpn
-1.00- Colgate Total cpn
-0.75- Colgate Total cpn
$13.37- Total after tax -$0.00 out of pocket-paid with Walgreens gift card and got $5.74 RR's

Walgreens- 2nd trip- we are lucky to have 2 Walgreens 10 minutes from each other
$3.00- Kotex
$3.00- Kotex
$3.00- Kotex
$2.50- Walgreens feminine product
$2.50- Walgreens feminine product
$14.00
-1.50/2- Kotex cpn
-2.50 Thermacare RR
-1.25 Glade RR
-2.00 Colgate RR
$6.23 Total after tax- $0.00 out of pocket- paid with Walgreens gift card and got back $4 RR's

Walmart
$11.16- 4 gallons skim milk
$2.00- shredded Cheddar cheese
$1.98- Mild sausage
$1.38- Bologna
$2.25- Pepperonis
$2.24- lunchmeat
$0.98- frozen brocolli
$0.98- frozen grren beans
$0.98- frozen corn
$4.18- Half & Half
$0.88- Evaporated milk
$1.86- Chicken broth
$1.00- Rotini
$1.76- crackers
$3.18- Decaf coffee
$1.00- Juice boxes
$3.28- Lucky Charms
$2.68- Apple Juice
$1.98- Lysol cleaner
$5.97- Diapers
$1.24- Bananas
$1.57- Foam soap
$6.67- Nose Strips
$63.69- Total with tax

This shopping trip has been added to our January Monthly Spending post, where I keep track of what we spend for the month of January.

Menu plan for the week of 01/16/2012

Here is a look into this week's menu plan for us:

Breakfast
Baked Oatmeal with apples- if you can't tell it is one of the boys favorite breakfast- LOL:)
Oatmeal with brown sugar
Banana bread
Glazed Cinnanon Scones- we never had them last week
Egg Sandwiches

Lunch
Sandwich- turkey, ham, chicken, grilled cheese, tuna, egg salad or PB&J
Popcorn
Banana
Dinner
Ham, onion potatoes & green beans
Cheesy taco rice & beans with corn
Homemade version of tuna helper with brocolli
Homemade hashbrowns with sausage and eggs served with fruit
Homemade calzone with mixed fruit
Ham & Potato soup with homemade rolls

Walgreens deals for the week of 01/15/2012

Abrexin weight loss supplement- $10 and get $10 RR

Estroven PM- $10 and get $10 RR

Glade Lasting Impressions or Sense & Spray- $7.99 and get $2 RR
$3 Glade Lasting Impressions holder cpn- 01/15 SS
$3 Sense & Spray cpn- 01/15 SS

Glade decor scents- $2.99 and get $1.25 RR
$0.75 Decor Scents cpn- 01/15 SS

Schick Intuition or Quattro- $8.99 and get $3 RR
$2 Intuituion cpn- 01/15 SS
$2 Quattro for Woman or Intuition plus cpn- 12/04 SS
$2 Quattro for Women cpn- 01/15 SS
$2 Hydro or Quattro for Men cpn- 12/04 SS

$10 RR when you buy $30+ on the following:
Gillette or Old Spice fresh collection deodorant
$1 Gillette deodorant cpn- 01/01 P&G
$1/2 Old spice cpn- 01/01 P&G
Select Gillette Mach 3 cartridges
Venus or Fusion ProGlide systems or cartridges
$5/2 Venus razor AND refill cpn- 01/01 P&G
$5 ProGlide cpn- 01/01 P&G

Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick- $5/2 and get $2 RR
$1 Speed Stick cpn- 01/01 SS

Colgate Total or Optic White- $6/2 and get $2 RR
$1 Colgate Total or Optic White cpn -01/15 SS
$1 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 01/01 SS

Pampers Jumbo- $20/2 and get $2 RR
$3/2 Pampers cpn- 01/01 P&G
$1/2 Pampers bags or $1 box cpn- 01/01 P&G

Kotex- $9/3 and get $3 RR
$1 U by Kotex cpn- 01/15 SS
$1/2 Kotex Natural Balance tampons cpn- 01/15 SS
$1.50/2 Kotex Natural Balance pads cpn- 01/15 SS

Walgreens feminine care- $5/2 and get $1 RR

South Beach Diet snack or meal bars- $5.99 and get $5.99 RR

Prilosec- $24.99 and get $5 RR
$2 Prilosec cpn- 0101 P&G

Thermacare single pack- $2.49 and get $2.49 RR

Spend $15 and get $5 RR on the following:
Neo-Synephrine, Alka Seltzer, Campo-Phenique- $2 off
$1 Neo-Synephrine cpn- 01/01 SS
$1 Neo-Synephrine cpn- 12/04 SS
$1 Neo-Synephrine cpn- 10/23 RP
$2 Alka Seltzer cpn- 01/01 SS
$2 Alka Seltzer plus cpn- 12/04 RP
$1 Alka Seltzer cpn- 12/04 RP
$2 Alka Seltzer plus cpn- 10/23 RP
$1 Alka Seltzer cpn- 10/23 RP
$1 Campho-Phenique cpn- 01/01 SS
Aleve or Bayer aspirin- $3 off
$2 Aleve cpn- 01/01 SS
$5/2 Aleve cpn- 12/04 RP
$2 Aleve cpn- 12/04 RP
$1 Aleve cpn -10/23 RP
$1 Bayer cpn- 01/01 SS
$1.50 Bayer Advanced cpn- 01/01 SS
$1 Bayer cpn- 10/23 RP
$1.50 Bayer Advanced cpn- 10/23 RP
One a day, Flintstones, Citracal, Philips Colon Health- $4 off
$2 One a day cpn- 01/01 SS
$2 Flintstones cpn- 01/01 SS
$2 Citracal cpn- 01/01 SS

Spend $10 and get $3 RR on the following:
Robitussin, Dimetapp, Advil congestion- $5
$1 Robitussin cpn- 01/01 RP
$1 Robitussin cpn- 12/11 RP
$1 Robitussin cpn- 11/13 RP
$1 Dimetapp children cpn- 01/01 RP
$1 Dimetapp children cpn- 12/11 RP
$2 Advil congestion cpn- 12/11 RP
$1 Advil congestion cpn- 11/13 RP
Advil childrens- $5
$1 Advil childrens cpn- 12/11 RP
Chapstick- $3/3
Advil- $3
$1 Advil PM cpn- 12/11 RP
$1 Advil cpn- 12/11 RP
Colgate Total Whitening toothpaste or 2pk toothbrush- $5
$1 Colgate Total cpn- 01/15 SS
$1 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 01/01 SS
$0.75 Colgate toothbrush cpn- 01/01 SS
$0.40 Colgate toothbrush cpn- 12/04 SS
$10 RR when you spend $49.99 or more on HP ink cartridges

$5 RR when you buy Vicks Dayquil, Nyquil, Sinex or Nature Fusion
$1 Vicks cpn- 01/01 P&G
$1 Nyquil cpn- 01/01 P&G

$6 RR when you spend $20 on the following:
Mucinex or Delsym- $10
$1 Mucinex cpn- 01/01 SS
$1 Delsym cpn- 01/08 SS
14 or 20ct Mucinex- $11
$1 Mucinex cpn- 01/01 SS
Lysol spray with bonus wipes- $4
$1 Lysol spray cpn- 01/01 SS
Lysol wipes with bonus wipes- $3
$1/2 Lysol wipes cpn- 01/01 SS
Lysol no touch system- $8
$3 Lysol no touch system cpn- 01/01 SS
Cottonelle fresh wipes 2pk- $6
$0.50/2 Cottonelle wipes cpn- 01/15 SS
Viva paper towels- $6
$1/6 Viva cpn- 01/15 SS
Kleenex tissue 4pk- $4
$0.50/3 Kleenex cpn- 01/01 SS
$0.50 Kleenex cool touch cpn- 01/01 SS

CVS deals for the week of 01/15/2012

Don't forget to....
1) Go to cvs.com/email and sign up for the ExtraCare email and receive a $4/20 cpn
2) Stop by the Red ExtraCare coupon center and get CVS cpns
3) You can use a manufacturer's cpn along with a CVS cpn
4) You can use a B1G1Free cpn along with a B1G1Free sale to get both products for free:)

Spend $30 and get $10 CVSCASH card on the following:
12 pk coke- $10/4 - Limit 4
Planters peanuts- $5/2
Mars chocolate minis assorted or snickers fun size- $6/2
Revlon cosmetics or beauty tools- B1G 50% off
Kleenex- $3/2
$0.50/3 Kleenex cpn- 01/01 SS
$0.50 Kleenex Cool Touch cpn- 01/01 SS
Cottonelle 18pk- $10
$0.50 Cottonelle cpn- 01/15 SS
Scott bathroom tissue 12pk- $7.49
$1/2 Scott tissue cpn- 01/15 SS
Scott choose a size paper towels 6pk- $5
$1/4 Scott towels cpn- 01/15 SS
Coke 2L- $4/3- Limit 3
Nabisco wheat thins, Triscuit or Rtiz- $5/2
$3/3 Honey Maid, Newtons, Ritz Crackerfuls, Teddy Grahams, Wheat thins and Triscuit cpn- 01/08 SS
Mars chocolate king size- $3/2
Hershey bliss- $6/2
Hershey big bag or Valentine- $4.99
Popcorn Indiana, Kettle Chips or Tias- $5/2
$1 Kettle Reduced fat chips cpn- 01/08 RP
$1 Kettle Baked Potato chip cpn- 01/08 RP
Hershey Valentine- $6/2
Cottenelle wipes- $2
$0.50/2 Cottonelle wipes cpn- 01/15 SS
Rimmel cosmetics- B1G 50% off

Pringles extra value pk- $9.99 and get $1 ECB- Limit 2

Tostidos- $5/2 and get $1 ECB

Dove Valentine chocolate hearts- $6/2 and get $1 ECB- Limit 2

3 Musketeers or Snickers minis- $6/2 and get $1 ECB- Limit 2

$3 ECB when you buy 3 American Greetings cards

Valentines M&M's- $5/2 and get $1 ECB- Limit 2

Spend $12 and get $4 ECB on the following:
Glade plug in refill 2pk, Sense & Spray or Lasting Impressions- $5
$3 Sense & Spray starter cpn- 01/15 SS
$3 Lasting Impressions holder cpn-01/15 SS
$1.50/2 Glade plug in refill twin pack cpn- 12/04 SS
Oust or Glade spray, Sense & Spray refill, oil candle refill 4pk, decor holder, plug in refill or candle- $3
$1 Glade jar or scented oil candle cpn- 01/15 SS
$0.75 Decor scents holder or refill cpn- 01/15 SS
$0.75 Glade oil candle holder or refill cpn- 12/04 SS
$1/2 Glade jar or scented oil cpn- 12/04 SS

Brita pitcher or refill- $14.99 and get $5 ECB
$4 Brita pitcher or faucet mount cpn- 01/15 SS
$4 Brita pitcher or faucet mount cpn- 12/04 SS
$1 Brita products cpn- 12/04 SS

Durcell- $5.99 and get $1 ECB
$0.75 Duracell cpn- 01/01 P&G
$0.50 Duracell cpn- 12/11 RP

$5 ECB when you buy La Roche Posay Anthelios

Curel or Jergens- $6.99 and get $2 ECB
$2 Curel cpn- 12/04 SS
$1 Jergens cpn- 01/15 SS
$3/2 Jergens cpn- 12/04 SS

$4 ECB when you buy 3 Axe:
Shampoo or conditioner- $9/2
Deodorant or spray- $13/3
$1 Axe body spray or deodorant cpn- 01/08 RP
Axe hair styler- $5.99

Spend $10 and get $3 on the following:
Dial bar soap, body wash, Nutriskin lotion, Dry Idea, Right Guard Sport or Total Defense deodorant or body wash
Tone Mango Splash 2pk- $2.48
Tone body wash- $4.48

Spend $20 and get $5 ECB Cover Girl
$2.50/2 Cover Girl cpn- 01/01 P&G
$1 Cover Girl cpn- 01/01 P&G
$1 Cover Girl cpn- 12/11 RP

Almay Intense i-Color- $5.99 and get $3 ECB
$2 Almay cpn- 01/01 SS

Spend $15 and get $5 ECB Maybelline eye or lip
$2 Maybelline face product cpn- 01/08 RP
$1 Maybelline mascara cpn- 01/08 RP
$1 Maybelline lip cpn- 12/04 RP

Spend $25 and get $10 ECB on the following:
Loreal Youth Code- $20
Loreal Youth Code starter- $30
$5 Loreal Youth Code kit cpn- 12/11 SS
Ever Pure, Sleek, Strong, Creme or Style hair care- $12/2
$1 Loreal Ever hair care cpn- 01/01 RP
$1 Loreal Ever hair care cpn- 12/04 RP

Spend $15 and get $5 ECB Loreal cosmetics
$3 Loreal face cpn- 01/01 RP
$2 Loreal Powder, Primer, Concealer or blush cpn- 01/01 RP
$1 Loreal eye liner cpn- 12/11 RP
$1 Loreal eye cpn- 12/11 RP

Olay Regenerist facial care- $20.99 and get $2 ECB
$3 Olay Regenerist cpn- 12/11 RP

Schick Quattro Men razor or refill- $8.99 and get $3 ECB
$2 Shick Quattro or Hydro cpn- 12/04 SS

Schick Hydro- $8.49 and get $3 ECB
$2 Shick Quattro or Hydro cpn- 12/04 SS

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler- $19.99 and get $5 ECB
$5 Gillette Fusion Proglide razor cpn- 01/01 P&G

Huggies Jumbo diapers- $19/2 and get $1 ECB
$2 Huggies slip on diapers cpn- 01/15 SS
$1 Huggies diaper cpn- 01/15 SS
$3 Huggies slip on diapers cpn- 01/08 Walmart insert
$$2 Huggies Snug & Dry diaper cpn- 01/08 Walmart insert

Huggies Natural Care wipes 3pk- $7.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 2
$0.50 Huggies baby wipes cpn- 01/15 SS

Arm & Hammer Spin brush- $5.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 2
$1 Arm & Hammer spin brush cpn- 12/11 SS

Pedialyte- $9/2 and get $2 ECB
$1.50 Pedialyte cpn- 10/02 SS

$2 ECB when you buy Multi pack Crest, Fixodent, Glide or Oral B- Limit 2
$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 01/01 P&G
$0.75 Oral B Complete manual toothbrush cpn- 01/01 P&G
$0.75/2 Oral B Cavity Defense Manual toothbrush cpn- 12/11 RP

Spend $10 and get $5 ECB Select Crest 3D White paste, rinse or brush- Limit 2
$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 01/01 P&G
$0.75 Crest rinse cpn- 01/01 P&G

FREE CVS glass scale when you buy $30 Weight loss products

RepHresh Brilliant Tampons- $6.49 and get $2 ECB

Complete multipurpose solution or Blink- $8.99 and get $3 ECB

Align- $39.99 and get $7 ECB
$3 Align cpn- 01/01 P&G

Prilosec- $24.99 and get $5 ECB
$2 Prilosec cpn- 01/01 P&G

Advil 125ct- $9.99 and get $1 ECB- Limit 3
$1 Advil cpn- 12/11 RP

CVS Ibuprofen twin pack- $4.29 and get $1 ECB- Limit 3

CVS Omeprazole- $16.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 3

Benefiber chewables- $11.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 3
$5/2 Benefiber cpn- 01/08 SS
$1 Benefiber cpn- 01/08 SS

CVS Low dose Enteric aspirin- $5.49 and get $1 ECB- Limit 3

Centrum bonus size- $8.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 3
$3 Centrum or Specialist cpn- 01/01 RP
$1 Centrum or Specialist cpn- 12/11 SS

Boost 6pk- $6.99 and get $1 ECB- Limit 3
$3 Boost cpn- 01/01 SS

CVS nail polish remover- $4.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 3

CVS cotton balls, rounds, squares or swabs- $4.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 3

Excedrin- $9 and get $2 ECB- Limit 3
$1 Excedrin 20ct+ cpn- 01/08 SS
$1.50 Excedrin 80ct cpn- 01/08 SS

Cheerios twin pack- $6.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 3

Nature Valley granola bars twin pack- $7.99 and get get $3 ECB- Limit 3
$0.75/2 Nature Valley granola bar cpn- 01/08 GM

CVS Spectravite Senior, Women or Mens daily vitamin- $2 ECB -Limit 3

CVS Pain relief- $1 ECB- Limit 3

Supreme protein 5ct- $9.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 3

New Whey protein shot- $11.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 3

Boost Plus or high protein- $24.99 and get $5 ECB- Limit 3
$3 Boost cpn- 01/01 SS

CVS Antacid tablets twin pack- $7 and get $2 ECB- Limit 3

Emergen C combo pack- $19.99 and get $5 ECB- Limit 3

Bio True- $9.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 3
$3 Bio True twin pack cpn- 01/08 SS
$1 Bio True cpn- 01/08 SS

Nicorette or Nicoderm CQ- $39.99 and get $10 ECB
$15 Nicorette CQ cpn- 01/01 RP

Colgate Total or Sensitive- $2.77 and get $1 ECB- Limit 2
$1 Colgate Total or Sensitive cpn- 01/15 SS
$1 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 01/01 SS

My Shopping Day- 01/09/2011

Today was a nice rainy day, they were calling for snow but that changed into rain.  The kids were really hoping for snow and no school.  I would have loved to see just a dusting but that didn't happen.  My dad says that the farmers almanac is saying that near the end of January, Virginia is going to see quite a bit of snow.

Michael, little Michael and I went to the store and you would have thought that they were calling for a blizzard.  The bread was gone and the milk was almost gone.  And all we got was rain:)  Luckily, I don't shop at just one store for my groceries so we made out well finding what we needed.

Here is a look at our grocery shopping trip:

CVS
$3.99- Listerine
$3.99- Listerine
$0.75- M&M's
$8.73- Subtotal
-7.00 ECB's
$1.93 Total with tax and got back $4.75 ECB's and $0.50 ECB from fall spending

Martins
$2.16- 4 loaves markdown bread
$0.84- loaf honey wheat bread
$3.00 Total

Food Lion
$3.98- 2 bags potatoes
$2.19- Pumpkin Egg Nog
$2.39- Shred Cheddar cheese
$2.29- Coffee Mate Peppermint Mocha creamer
$10.85
-2.29 Coffee Mate creamer cpn
$8.83- Total with tax

Dollar Tree
$1.00- Quick Eraser
$1.00- Kettle Corn
$1.00- Zip sandwich bags
$1.00- Trash bags
$4.18- Total with tax

Walmart
$11.16- 4 gallons skim milk
$1.00- Bologna
$2.28- Lunchmeat
$2.84- 2 cans frozen OJ
$3.46- Ricotta chese
$0.88- Chicken dogs
$0.98-  Frozen green beans
$1.98- Frozen corn
$2.88- Ground beef
$0.98- Frozen green beans
$3.24- Quick Oats
$1.48- Popping corn
$2.44- Ketchup
$1.88- 2 cans spaghetti sauce
$1.24- Crushed tomatoes
$2.56- 4 cans tuna fish
$3.28- Reeses Puff cereal
$2.56- Peanut butter
$0.98- Jr mints
$1.58- Egg Noodle
$1.68- Brown Sugar
$2.84- Bananas
$2.97- 24pk water
$1.00- Butterscotch
$1.25- Hot dog buns
$3.68- Cat food
$1.92- Nose strips
$0.98- Tortilla chips
$0.98- Cheese puffs
$2.48- Frosted Flakes
$2.97- Cat litter
$74.50 Total with tax

This shopping trip has been added to our January Monthly Spending post, where I keep track of what we spend for the month of January.

Menu plan for the week of 01/09/2011

Laundry washed, dried, folded and put away.  Life is starting to feel more normal:)

Here is a look at our menu plan for this week:

Breakfast
Giant Breakfast cookies
Baked Oatmeal with apples X2
Banana bread X2
Egg sandwiches
Strawberry smoothies and PB toast

Lunch
Sandwich- turkey, ham, chicken, grilled cheese, tuna, egg salad or PB&J
Popcorn
Banana or orange

Dinner
Stuffed shells with corn and homemade buttery rolls
Rice with black beans and green beans
Tuna Slop with corn
Homemade waffles with warm homemade syrup
Chili
Chili potatoes with green beans

What good stuff do you have planned for your meals this week?

My shopping trip- 01/03/2012

The boys are back in school.  I was able to take lil Michael and Michael shopping with me.  We are making use of the items in our pantry and freezer for this weeks menu.

Here are the details to our shopping trip:

Walmart
$2.94- 3 bags frozen green beans
$2.00- Shredded Cheddar cheese
$2.98- Kraft cheese slices
$8.37- 3 gallons skim milk
$3.19- 1 gallon of whole milk
$1.98- Hi C juice boxes for Nathan's lunches
$1.08- Macaroni noodles
$1.88- 2 cans spaghetti sauce
$0.25- Yoda mashmellow for hubby
$3.38- Bananas
$2.48- Frosted flakes
$1.94- 3 clearance Christmas bags
$0.54- 3 pkgs Ramen noodles
$1.98- can't tell what the receipt says or remember what this item is
$2.00- 18ct eggs
$40.01 with tax

Walmart- 01/04/2012- oops forgot a couple of things
$2.47- 2 pk super glue to fix a couple of ornaments that didn't survive the little Michael tornado
$4.27- Baby wipes
$3.78- Heavy whipping cream
$10.95 with tax

Kroger
$2.00- 2 pkgs frozen spinach
$9.07- 9.15 lbs Tyson chicken breast
$2.79- Whole wheat white flour
$2.00- 2 loaves bread
$3.18- 2 cans Cannellini beans
$0.85- pears
$1.52- Apples
$21.95 with tax

Dollar Tree
$2.00- 2 bottles shampoo
$2.00- 2 pks toilet paper
$1.00- Paper Towels
$1.00- Cars 2 book
$6.30 with tax

This shopping trip has been added to our January Monthly Spending post, where I keep track of what we spend for the month of January.

Monthly Spending for January 2012

Here is where I will keep a list of our spending for the month of January.  Remember our monthly budget is $400 for everything for our family of 6 and 2 pets, not too mention our 2 bird feeders outside.  Lets see how much under budget I can get for this month.

01/03/12
$40.01- Walmart
$21.95- Kroger
$6.30- Dollar Tree

01/04/12
$10.95- Walmart

01/09/2011
$74.50- Walmart
$1.93- CVS
$3.00- Martins
$8.83- Food Lion
$4.18- Dollar Tree

01/16/2012
$2.64- Target
$1.66- Martins
$0.00 out of pocket- Walgreens
$0.00 out of pocket- Walgreens and got back $4 RR's
$63.69- Walmart

01/23/2012
$4.01- Walgreens
$5.04- CVS
$3.38- Chesterfield Berry Farm
$1.46- Martins
$72.16- Walmart


$325.69 Running Total for January 2012

Our 2012 Goals

I know I am behind on blogging.  I am trying to get caught up but between meals, kids, potty training, mountain of laundry ( I kid you not, the mountain of laundry is taller than my 2 yr old.  But that is what happens when you are gone for a couple of weeks), homework, vet appointments- I am exhausted by the end of the day.

Here are our 2012 Goals:  (in no particular order)

1) To not eat out or at least to not pay out of pocket, with the exception of tips.  If we want to treat the family to a meal out, we will make sure we have a gift card to cover all of us.

2) Pay off 2 credit cards

3) Not to use any of our credit cards for 2012.  To pay cash for everything.

4) To lower our grocery budget.  Our current grocery budget is $400 month for our family of 6.  Our goal is to lower that amount and to save the remainder. 

5) To create a monthly meal plan for our family, to use leftovers more efficiently and to make use of everything in our pantry and freezer.

6) Unclutter the house and become more organized:)

7) Lose weight- I need to get motivated to lose this baby weight- my goal is to lose 20 lbs this year.

8) Morning devotions, prayer time and more bible reading

9) Monthly date night with hubby- whether we go out or stay at home, pop popcorn and rent a movie 

10) To spend quality family time together.  With everyones schedule and us running all over creation, I would love to spend more quality time together- no tv- us playing games, talking, enjoying each others company

11) Not to use our dryer to save on electricity and lower our electricity bill

12) To make a better effort to blog more regularly and to make a blogging schedule

13) To make much needed house repairs

14) To fix the car that is sitting in our driveway so that whoever gets their drivers license first will have a car to drive or share if they both get their license at the same time

15) To do 1 project a month and blog about it- will post the list of projects soon

What goals do you have for 2012?  I would love to hear them:)

Menu plan for the week of 01/02/2012

It feels weird typing 2012.  2011 seemed to have flown by and here we are the start of another year.  Lets make this year a good one.

Here is our menu plan for this week:

Breakfast
Baked Oatmeal with apples X2
Glazed Cinnamon Scones
Pumpkin Bread X2
Oatmeal with brown sugar
Pancakes

Lunch
Sandwich- turkey, ham, chicken, grilled cheese, tuna, egg salad or PB&J
Popcorn
Banana

Dinner
Rice & bean tacos with green beans
Penne pasta with Cannellini beans and spinach
Easy Tuna Cassserole
Pancakes
Ramen and grilled cheese
Spaghetti with green beans and homemade rolls

We are home:)

We had so much fun in Florida.  The 13 hour drive seemed so long but when we were down there the days seemed to fly by so much faster.  I felt we needed a vacation from our vacation.  We tried to pack in so much for the days we were down there.  We did have fun and made some amazing memories.  Will be sharing lots of pictures of all our fun later this week.

We came home on Christmas Eve.  We spent Christmas Day with my dad.  This is the first Christmas with out my mother.  It was hard but I know that she is watching over us.  That helps alot.  We had Christmas dinner with my mother in law. 

We came home long enough to wash whatever we were taking to North Carolina with us and left to spend New Years with my inlaws.

We traveled so much this year and while we enjoyed our selves and spending time with our family, I am glad to be home.  Not so much for the taller than my 2 year old pile of clothes to wash but I am happy to be in the comforts of my own home with my husband, boys and pets.

I look forward to getting caught up with blogging and sharing with you own amazing experiences.

We hope that your Christmas and New Years were beautiful, safe and were able to share it with your loved ones.  Hope 2012 is an amazing year for you all:)