Our Shopping Trip~ 08/28/2016

We decided to go grocery shopping on Sunday since we had a whole day of fun with little Michael celebrating his birthday :)  I think this was the fastest shopping trip ever :)  We only needed a few things and only needed to go to 2 stores.

Here are our shopping trip details:

Sam's Club
$2.34- Milk
$5.98- Strawabaerry
$8.32- Total

Walmart
$2.94- Spinach Power Greens Mix
$1.73- Bananas
$3.42- Dates
$2.38- Dark Chocolate Chips
$3.48- Olive Oil Mayo
$0.98- Vanilla
$14.93- Total

This shopping trip has been added to our August Monthly Spending post, where I keep track of what we spend for the month of August.  How did we do?  Did we stay with in our grocery budget or did we go over?  Hop on over and see :)

Our Menu Plan for the week of 08/29/2016

How was your weekend?  We had a nice weekend celebrating Little Michael's 7th birthday :)  Now he is not feeling well and passing around his sickness :(  So far daddy and Michael are the only sick ones in the house.  Keep your fingers crossed, we can keep it that way :)

Here is our menu plan for this week:

Breakfast
Overnight Oats with fruit X2
Waffles with fruit X2
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins with fruit X2
Bagels with fruit

Lunch
Tuna Salad with fruit and a hard boiled egg
Sandwich with carrots, apple slices, blueberries and grapes for everyone else or leftovers

Dinner
Chicken, mashed potato and broccoli
Cheesy Beef Taco with peas
Pancakes with fruit
Italian Chicken with green beans
Pizza with veggies
Spaghetti, garlic bread and broccoli
Leftovers

Snacks and Desserts
Apples
Grapes
Bananas
Blueberries
Strawberries
Carrots
Roasted Carrots
Popcorn
Pretzels
Banana Ice Cream
Green Smoothie
PB Banana Smoothie

Walgreens deals for the week of 08/28/2016

Things to keep in mind when shopping at Walgreens:
1) You must have as many items as manufacture's coupons
2) Register Rewards (RR) are considered manufacture's coupons
3) You are allowed 1 manufacture's coupon and 1 store coupon per item
4) When redeeming a Register Rewards against the same offer may not receive another RR
5) 2 coupons can be used with Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Sales :)

Check out Walgreens Coupon Policy here:)

Walgreens has a program called Balance Rewards. You earn points you can later redeem. Click here to read more about this program.

Nestle- $0.39

Sun or Snuggle laundry- Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

Windex, Shout, Scrubbing Bubbles or Fantastik- $6/2 and get $1.50 RR
$0.50 Windex cpn- 07/24 SS
$1.25/2 Shout cpn- 08/14 SS
$0.50 Shout cpn- 07/24 SS
$1 Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning cpn- 07/24 SS
$0.50 Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cpn- 07/24 SS
$0.50 Scrubbing Bubbles all purpose cleaner with Fantastik cpn- 07/24 SS 

Ziploc- $5.50/2 and get $1.50 RR
$1/2 Ziploc containers cpn- 08/07 SS
$1/2 Ziploc bags cpn- 08/07 SS 

Oxi Clean- $3.99
$3 Oxi Clean laundry cpn- 08/28 SS

Speed Stick- $1.99
$0.50 Speed Stick cpn- 08/28 SS

Gillette disposable or shave gel- $7.99
$3 Gillette Venus razor or disposable cpn- 08/14 P&G
$3 Gillette razor or disposable cpn- 08/14 P&G 

Loreal Advanced hair- $3.99
$2 Loreal Advanced cpn- 08/28 RP

Spend $10 on Johnson & Johnson or Destin baby care and get 5000 points
$1.50/2 Johnson or Desitin cpn- 08/28 SS
$2 Johnson Head to Toe wash or cream cpn- 08/28 SS 

Pampers- $8.99
$3 Pampers cpn- 08/28 P&G

Colgate toothbrush, toothpaste or mouthwash- $3.49 and get $1.50 RR
$1 Colgate Total, Optic White, Enamel Health, Max Fresh or Sensitive toothpaste cpn- 08/28 SS
$1 Colgate mouthwash cpn- 08/28 SS
$1 Colgate 360 or floss tip toothbrush cpn- 08/28 SS 

Buy 3 Crest or Oral B toothbrush, toothpaste, floss or mouthwash- $2.99 and get $4 RR
$0.50 Crest toothpaste cpn- 08/28 P&G
$1.50 Crest mouthwash cpn- 08/28 P&G
$0.50 Oral B toothbrush cpn- 08/28 P&G
$1.50 Oral B twin floss cpn- 08/28 P&G 

Spend $15 on Band Aid, Neosporin, Polysporin or Benadryl and get 5000 points
$2/3 Neosporin or Band Aid cpn- 07/24 RP
$1 Benadryl cpn- 07/24 RP 

Puffs or Dawn- $0.99

General Mills cereal- $1.99
$1/3 General Mills Big G cereal cpn- 08/28 SS
$1/2 General Mills cereal cpn- 08/21 SS
$0.50 General Mills Chex cpn- 08/14 SS 
$1 General Mills Tiny Toast cpn- 08/07 SS
$1/3 General Mills Big G cereal cpn- 08/07 SS
$1/3 General Mills Big G cereal cpn- 07/24 SS 

CVS deals for the week of 08/28/2016

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

To view CVS Coupon Policy- click here:) 

Colgate Max, Total or 2in1 toothpaste- $3
Use $2 CVS Coupon Center cpn
$1 Colgate Total, Optic White, Enamel Health, Max Fresh or Sensitive toothpaste cpn- 08/28 SS

Spend $15 on Maybelline and get $5 ECB- Limit 3
$1 Maybelline New York lip cpn- 08/14 RP

Pantene- $12/3
Use $2/3 CVS Coupon Center cpn
$5/3 Pantene cpn- 08/28 P&G
$2/2  Pantene cpn- 08/28 P&G 

Kellogg cereal- $5/2 and get $1 ECB
$1/3 Kellogg cereal cpn- 08/07 RP
$1/3 Kellogg cereal cpn- 07/24 RP 

Trolli- $1.88 and get $1.88 ECB

Buy 2 Gain, Bounce, Downy or Unstopables- $5.94 and get $3 ECB

Wet N Wild 1 step wonder gel color or Max Volume mascara- $4.79 and get $3 ECB- Limit 3
$0.50 Wet N Wild cpn- 08/21 SS
$1 Wet N Wild face cpn- 08/21 SS
$2 Wet N Wild 1 Step Wonder color cpn- 08/21 SS 

Spend $15 on Loreal and get $5 ECB- Limit 3
$3 Loreal eye liner cpn- 08/21 RP
$1 Loreal eye brow cpn- 08/21 RP
$1 Loreal Voluminous primer cpn- 08/07 RP
$2 Loreal Voluminous mascara cpn- 08/07 RP
$1 Loreal eye shadow, liner or brow cpn- 08/07 RP
$1 Loreal cosmetic cpn- 08/07 RP
$1 Loreal Colour Riche lip cpn- 08/07 RP
$3 Loreal Colour Riche Palette cpn- 08/07 RP 

Spend $15 on Loreal Advanced hair and get $5 ECB
$2 Loreal Advanced hair cpn- 08/28 RP

Speed Stick Gear deodorant- $8/2 and get $2 ECB
$0.50 Speed Stick cpn- 08/28 SS

Spend $10 on Crest ProHealth toothpaste, toothbrush or 2 step system and get $5 ECB- Limit 2
$0.50 Crest toothpaste cpn- 08/28 P&G

Crest ProHealth or 3D White mouthwash- $4.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 2
$1.50 Crest mouthwash cpn- 08/28 P&G

Spend $10 on Listerine, Rembrandt, Reach or Listerine floss and get $5 ECB- Limit 2
$1 Listerine Smart rinse cpn- 07/24 RP
$1 Listerine cpn- 07/24 RP
$1 Listerine floss cpn- 07/24 RP 

Colgate manual toothbrush- $3.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 2
$1 Colgate 360 or floss tip toothbrush cpn- 08/28 SS

Colgate Total mouthwash- $3.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 2
$1 Colgate mouthwash cpn- 08/28 SS

Gillette disposable razors- $7.99
$3 Gillette Venus razor or disposable cpn- 08/14 P&G
$3 Gillette razor or disposable cpn- 08/14 P&G 

Pampers Jumbo or Easy Up- $8.99
$3 Pampers cpn- 08/28 P&G

Spend $12 on Band Aid, Neosporin, Benadryl or Aveeno and get $4 ECB
$2/3 Band Aid or Neosporin cpn- 07/24 RP
$1 Benadryl cpn- 07/24 RP
$2/2 Aveeno cpn- 08/28 SS 

Bengay- $5.49 and get $2 ECB
$3/2 Motrin or Bengay cpn- 07/24 RP


Spend $12 on Almay and get $4 ECB- Limit 6

All detergent- Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

Toys R Us Lego Marvel Super Hero Building Event

I accidentally stumbled on a Toys R Us Building Event while looking for something on their website- Sweet :)

It looks like Toys R Us is having a Toys R Us Lego Marvel Super Hero Building Event on Saturday August 27, 2016 from 12-2 pm at all Toys R Us stores.

We went to a Star Wars Lego Building Event some time ago and had such a great time.  You not only get to build a Lego figure but you get to take it home with you for FREE :)

Since Saturday is little Michael's birthday, I think we are going to be making a surprise Toys R Us pit stop :)

Lowes Build & Grow Clinic~ 08/27/2016

Lowe's will be hosting a Build & Grow Clinic on August 27th at 10 am.

If you are looking for a great free activity that you can do with your kids- you should check out the Lowe's Build & Grow Clinics.  Little Michael and Nathan love them. They love being able to do hands on projects with our help.

To sign up for this Build & Grow Clinic, simply go to the Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic website and register all your information. Then when you visit the website to sign up for an upcoming clinic, all you have to do is sign in and check which kids you are signing up. Don't forget to print and sign the waiver. And you and your child(ren) are ready for a really cool FREE hands on project.

Once you and your child(ren) complete the project they will receive a neat patch to put on their Lowe's Build & Grow apron. If this is your first clinic, your child(ren) will receive a free Lowe's Build & Grow apron and goggles:) The more clinics you do, the more patches you get to put on your kids apron and they can show them off with pride:)

Our Shopping Day~ 08/20/2016

Chris had to be at work bright and early at 5am.  We decided to make the most of our shopping day before we had to go and pick him up.  We headed out to Aldi's for our 2 week grocery shopping :)  I must say I love shopping at Aldi's and cannot wait for them to come to our area :)

Here are our shopping details:

Walmart
$3.85- 2 pounds of strawberries

Sam's Club
$2.34- Milk

Aldi
$6.87- Almond Milk X3
$3.98- Romaine Hearts X2
$2.19- Creamer
$1.78- Eggs X2
$1.99- Hummus
$5.26- Whole Chicken
$5.29- Whole Chicken
$3.48- Yogurt X12
$3.98- Blueberries X2
$5.98- Lunchmeat X2
$2.19- Pepperoni
$5.40- Bananas- 18.6 lbs
$1.98- Marinades
$2.39- Oats
$1.98- Carrots
$2.79- Lemons
$1.78- Red Grapes
$1.69- Pickles
$2.69- Potatoes
$1.78- Green Grapes
$3.99- Green Apples
$3.18- Bagels X2
$4.25- Bread X5
$3.58- Jalapeno Chips for hubby lunch
$0.99- Bath Tissue
$0.59- Bath Tissue
$82.16- Total

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

Our Menu Plan for the week of 08/22/2016

How was your weekend?  We had a pretty low key weekend.  Saturday we made the long drive to Aldi's and had our homeschool evaluations done, nothing like waiting until the last minute to get those scheduled- oops :(  Sunday we went to church, did some things around the house and I took a must needed nap :)

Here is our menu plan for this week:

Breakfast
Overnight Oats with fruit X2
Waffles with fruit X2
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins with fruit X2
Bagels with fruit

Lunch
Tuna Salad with fruit and a hard boiled egg
Sandwich with carrots, apple slices, blueberries and grapes for everyone else or leftovers

Dinner
Chicken, mashed potato and broccoli
Cheesy Italian Pasta with peas
Sausage Gravy with eggs and biscuits with fruit
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo with peas
Pizza with veggies
Soup and Grilled Cheese
Leftovers

Snacks and Desserts
Apples
Grapes
Bananas
Blueberries
Strawberries
Carrots
Roasted Carrots
Popcorn
Pretzels
Banana Ice Cream

Walgreens deals for the week of 08/21/2016

Things to keep in mind when shopping at Walgreens:
1) You must have as many items as manufacture's coupons
2) Register Rewards (RR) are considered manufacture's coupons
3) You are allowed 1 manufacture's coupon and 1 store coupon per item
4) When redeeming a Register Rewards against the same offer may not receive another RR
5) 2 coupons can be used with Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Sales :)

Check out Walgreens Coupon Policy here:)

Walgreens has a program called Balance Rewards. You earn points you can later redeem. Click here to read more about this program.

Purex- $1.99

Bic Velocity pencils- $1.29
$1 Bic Velocity pencils cpn- 08/21 SS
$1 Bic stationary cpn- 08/21 SS
$1/2 Bic stationary cpn- 08/07 SS

Mars bites or M&M pouches- $8/3 and get 3000 points

Starbucks Double Shot, Frappuccino, Ice Coffee or Lipton Ice Tea- $4.99 and get 1000 points

Glade Plug In refill 2pk or Automatic spray refill- $10/2 and get $2 RR
$0.55 Glade cpn- 08/21 SS
$1/2 Glade cpn- 08/21 SS
$2/3 Glade cpn- 08/21 SS
$1/2 Glade Plug In refill or wax melts cpn- 07/31 SS 

Bic Atlantis pens- $2
$1 Bic stationary cpn- 08/21 SS
$1/2 Bic stationary cpn- 08/07 SS
$1.50 Bic Atlantis cpn- 07/24 SS

Bic pens or highlighters- $1.49
$1 Bic stationary cpn- 08/21 SS
$1/2 Bic stationary cpn- 08/07 SS

Wexford binders or sheet protectors- $1

Elmer glue- $0.49

Ticonderoga pencils- $1

Erasers, 1 subject notebooks or Index tab dividers- $0.49

Wexford highlighter, ruler or 2 pocket folder- $1/7

Play Right color pencils or markers- $0.79

Softsoap body wash or hand soap- $2.99 and get $1.50 RR

Dove hair care- $7/2
$3/2 Dove hair care cpn- 08/21 RP
$1 Dove Men Care hair cpn- 08/07 RP 

Colgate toothpaste, toothbrush or mouthwash- $3.99 and get $2.50 RR
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 08/14 SS

Buy 4 Crest, Oral B toothpaste or toothbrush at $2.99 each and get $6 RR

Sure or Brut- $1.99 and get 1000 points

Eggs- $0.89- Limit 4

All detergent- Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
$1 All detergent cpn- 07/17 RP

Hershey singles- $0.69

CVS deals for the week of 08/21/2016

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

To view CVS Coupon Policy- click here:) 

Spend $15 on Loreal and get $5 ECB- Limit 3
$3 Loreal eye liner cpn- 08/21 RP
$1 Loreal eye brow cpn- 08/21 RP
$1 Loreal shadow, liner or brow cpn- 08/07 RP
$1 Loreal cosmetics cpn- 08/07 RP
$1 Loreal Color Riche lip cpn- 08/07 RP
$3 Loreal Color Riche Palette cpn- 08/07 RP
$2 Loreal cosmetic cpn- 07/31 RP 

Spend $10 on Crest, Oral B or Glide oral care and get $5 ECB- Limit 2

Persil- $4.34
$1 Persil cpn- 08/21 RP

Haagen Dazs, Edys, Drumstick, Crunch or Fruit bars- $7/2 and get $2 ECB
$1 Haagen Dazs cpn- 06/26 SS

Caliber glue or Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils- $0.99 and get $0.50 ECB- Limit 2
$0.55 PaperMate pen or pencil cpn- 07/31 SS

Hefty CinchSak- $6.99
Use $1 CVS Coupon Center cpn
$1 Hefty tall kitchen bags cpn- 06/26 RP

Spend $15 on Burt Bees lip color and get $5 ECB

Spend $12 on Revlon and get $4 ECB- Limit 6

Spend $10 on False lashes or Ardell brow pencils and get $3 ECB- Limit 3

Spend $15 on CVS, Beauty 360 cotton, beauty tools, make up or nail polish remover and get $5 ECB

Spend $12 on CVS facial care and get $3 ECB

Suave hair care or lotion- $6/2 and get $2 ECB
$1 Suave men hair cpn- 08/07 RP
$1 Suave kids hair cpn- 08/07 RP
$0.75 Suave lotion cpn- 08/07 RP 

CVS floss picks- $1.99 and get $1 ECB- Limit 2

Scope- $4.79 and get $3 ECB- Limit 2

Spend $20 on Colgate Optic White and get $10 ECB
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 08/14 SS

Colgate Total or 360 floss tip toothbrush- $6.98/2 and get $2 ECB- Limit 4
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 08/14 SS

Spend $12 on Band Aid, Neosporin, Benadryl, Aveeno, CVS bandages, antibiotic cream or ointment and get $4 ECB
$2/3 Band Aid or Neosporin cpn- 07/24 RP
$1 Benadryl cpn- 07/24RP 

Arm & Hammer detergent- $1.99

Spend $12 on Softsoap, Irish Spring body wash, Irish Spring bar or Softsoap hand soap and get $6 ECB- Limit 2

Hershey or Brookside snacks or bags- $1.88 and get $1 ECB

General Mills cereal- $1.97
$1/2 General Mills cereal cpn- 08/21 SS
$0.50 General Mills Chex cpn- 08/14 SS
$1/2 General Mills Cheerios cpn- 08/14 SS
$1 General Mills Tiny Toast cereal cpn- 08/07 SS
$1/3 General Mills Big G cereal cpn- 08/07 SS
$1/3 General Mills Big G cereal cpn- 07/24 SS

Coke or Dr Pepper 2L- $3/2
Use $1 CVS Coupon Center cpn

Hershey kisses or minis- $6/2
Use $3 CVS Coupon Center cpn
$1/2 Hershey snack size bag cpn- 08/07 SS

Lowes Build & Grow Clinic Heads Up :)

The Lowe's Build & Grow Avengers Clinics seem to be very popular.  So I wanted to give you all a heads up on the upcoming one so you can sign up before it fills up.  The kids will be building the Hulk, which is neat~ all the Avenger Build & Grow Clinic figures will combine and fit together :) This is the last in the Avengers Series :(

Lowe's will be hosting a Build & Grow Clinic on Saturday August 27, 2016 at 10am.

Sign Ups are now open for this Build & Grow Clinic

Our Shopping Day~ 08/13/2016

I only had a few things to pick up for this week's grocery shop.  Michael and I popped on over and did our grocery shopping super fast :)

Here are our shopping details for this week:

Dollar Tree
$1.00- Bagels
$1.00- Zip bags
$1.00- Men Shampoo
$3.12- Total

Save A Lot
$2.00- Bread
$1.35- Peaches
$0.95- Zuchinni
$4.30- Total

Sam's Club
$9.97- Cat Litter
$2.76- Bananas
$2.34- Milk
$16.03- Total

Walmart
$3.85- Strawberries
$1.14- Bananas
$1.72- Flour
$2.98- Almond Milk
$4.36- Chocolate Chips
$3.24- Blueberries
$0.98- Bologna
$5.54- Roast Beef lunchmeat
$23.81- Total

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

Our Menu Plan for the week of 08/15/2016

How was your weekend?  We officially started homeschool here on August 8th.  The boys had a really good first week :)  Our weekend was full of Lowes Build & Grow, lesson plans, making sure we had the books and supplies we needed for this week and lets throw in some grocery shopping :)  Also rest.  After spending almost 2 weeks on the road, we really needed to just rest :)

Here are our menu plans for this week:

Breakfast
Overnight Oats with fruit X2
Waffles with fruit X2
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins with fruit X2
Bagels with fruit

Lunch
Tuna Salad with fruit and a hard boiled egg
Sandwich with carrots, apple slices, blueberries and grapes for everyone else or leftovers

Dinner
Chicken, mashed potato and broccoli
Cheeseburger Macaroni with peas
Waffles with fruit
Crockpot Meatloaf with edamame
Pizza with veggies
Spaghetti with garlic bread and peas
Leftovers

Snacks and Desserts
Apples
Grapes
Bananas
Blueberries
Strawberries
Carrots
Roasted Carrots
Popcorn
Pretzels
Banana Ice Cream

Walgreens deals for the week of 08/14/2016

Things to keep in mind when shopping at Walgreens:
1) You must have as many items as manufacture's coupons
2) Register Rewards (RR) are considered manufacture's coupons
3) You are allowed 1 manufacture's coupon and 1 store coupon per item
4) When redeeming a Register Rewards against the same offer may not receive another RR
5) 2 coupons can be used with Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Sales :)

Check out Walgreens Coupon Policy here:)

Walgreens has a program called Balance Rewards. You earn points you can later redeem. Click here to read more about this program.

Colgate toothpaste- $3 and get $2.50 RR
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 08/14 SS

Vitamin Water, Smart Water, Powerade or Dasani- $3/3 and get 1000 points

Spend $8 on Gatorade and get 2000 points

Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy- $5.99 and get $2 RR

Nivea body wash- $8/2
$3/2 Nivea body wash cpn- 08/14 SS

Mitchum- $2.99
$2 Mitchum cpn- 08/14 SS

Garnier Fructis- $9/3 and get 3000 points
$1 Fructis cpn- 08/07 RP

Colgate toothbrush, Total or Optic White mouthwash- $6/2 and get $4 RR
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 08/14 SS
$2 Colgate mouthwash cpn- 07/24 SS 

Blink, Blink n Clean, Complete or Revitalens- $5.99
$3 Blink, Gel Tears or Blink N Clean cpn- 08/14 RP
$3 Complete cpn- 08/14 RP
$3 Revitalens cpn- 08/14 RP 

Arnicare- $6.99
$3 Arnicare cpn- 08/07 RP

Kellogg cereal or Pop Tarts- $1.88
$1/3 Kellogg cereal cpn- 08/07 RP
$1/3 Kellogg cereal cpn- 07/24 RP
$0.50 Kellogg Smorz cereal cpn- 07/10 RP
$0.50 Kellogg Raisin Bran Granola cpn- 07/10 RP
$0.50 Kellogg Mini Wheats Harvest Delight cpn- 07/10 RP
$0.50 Kellogg Frosted Flakes with marshmallows cpn- 07/10 RP
$1/3 Pop Tarts cpn- 07/24 RP 

Milk- $2.69- Limit 2

Tide Simply Clean & Fresh- $2.99
$0.50 Tide Simply cpn- 08/14 RP

CVS deals for the week of 08/14/2016

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

To view CVS Coupon Policy- click here:) 

Fructis- $2.99 and get $2 ECB
$1 Fructis cpn- 08/07 RP

Colgate Optic White, Sensitive or Enamel Health toothpaste- $3.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 3
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 08/16 SS

Persil- $4.99 and get $1 ECB
$1 Persil cpn- 07/24 RP

Purex- Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
$1 Purex cpn- 08/07 RP

Nesquick or Tropicana- $3/2 and get $1 ECB

Spend $15 on Elf cosmetics and get $5 ECB- Limit 3

Spend $10 on Sally Hansen and get $5 ECB- Limit 3
$1 Sally Hansen Nail Treatment or Beauty Tools cpn- 07/24 RP
$1 Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat or Value Pack cpn- 07/24 RP
$1 Sally Hansen Miracle Gel cpn- 07/24 RP 

Nivea body wash- $9/2
$3/2 Nivea body wash cpn- 08/14 SS

Mitchum- $2.99
$2 Mitchum cpn- 08/14 SS

Crest ProHealth or 3D White mouthwash- $4.99 and get $1.50 ECB- Limit 2

Colgate manual toothbrush- $3.49 and get $2 ECB- Limit 4

Spend $10 on Colgate Total toothpaste or mouthwash and get $5 ECB
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 08/16 SS
$2 Colgate mouthwash cpn- 07/24 SS 

CVS Jumbo diapers or training pants- $7.99 and get $4 ECB

Gillette disposable razors- $7.99
$3 Gillette razor or disposable cpn- 08/14 P&G
$3 Gillette razor or disposable cpn- 07/31 P&G  

Spend $10 on Band Aid, Neosporin, Benadryl, Aveeno or Bengay and get $4 ECB- Limit 2
$2/3 Band Aid, First Aid or Neosporin cpn- 07/24 RP
$1 Benadryl cpn- 07/24 RP
$3/2 Motrin or Bengay cpn- 07/24 RP
$1 Motrin or Bengay cpn- 07/24 RP 

Rhinocort- $18.99
$10 Rhinocort cpn- 08/14 RP

Brookside pouches- $3.79
Use $2 CVS Coupon Center cpn

Softsoap hand soap- $1.88
Use $1 CVS Coupon Center cpn

Spend $12 on Physicians Formula cosmetics and get $8 ECB

Spend $10 on Loreal eye or lip and get $5 ECB- Limit 3
$2 Loreal Voluminous mascara cpn- 08/07 RP
$1 Loreal shadow, liner or brow cpn- 08/07 RP
$1 Loreal cosmetic cpn- 08/07 RP
$3 Loreal Color Riche lip cpn- 08/07 RP 

Scott tube free or Cottonelle Clean Care- $4.88
Use $1 CVS App cpn
$1 Scott tube free cpn- 07/31 SS
$0.75 Scott cpn- 07/31 SS
$0.50 Cottonelle cpn- 07/31 SS 

Viva Vantage- $4.88
Use $1 CVS App cpn
$0.75 Viva Vantage cpn- 07/31 SS

Edy's or Haagen Dazs- $7/2 and get $3 ECB- Limit 3
$1 Haagen Dazs cpn - 06/26 SS

Family Fun Adventures

Our family was able to take 1 last adventure before Kevin started his Air Force Adventure.  We decided camping would be a wonderful family fun adventure :)  None of the boys had ever been camping before.

We almost didn't go.  The campground we wanted to go to was closed due to renovations :(  Several of the campgrounds near us were closed for renovations.  We finally located a campground but it was a couple of hours north of us.  We decided what the heck.  This was our last family fun adventure as a whole family~ why not.  We went to book our adventure and all of the family camping was booked :(  The only camp spots they had left were primitive camping. Huh??  No bathroom, no electricity and no running water near by.  Oh boy.  It's only for the weekend, right?  Let's see how this turns out :)

Our camping spot

Our tents that are connected by a tunnel- isn't it cute :)

When we arrived at the camp spot, we were told that the bathhouse was a several mile walk and that primitive camping did have a solar outhouse.  I have never heard of a solar outhouse.  It turned out to the one of the nicest outhouses I have ever been in.  It was so clean and smelled nice :)  We were totally shocked :)

We settled in and cooked our dinner.  It was tasty.  Something about the taste of cooking on an open fire- Mmmmm.  And of course, after dinner~ Smore Time :)

The next morning we went hiking.  We only thought we would do a couple of trails.  We were so impressed and wowed by the trails, we did them all.  So beautiful and so serene.  And came across this little fellow above who just wanted to sun bathe.  Luckily, he was very far away :)

We went to the museum at the state park and learned about the history of this state park as well as other parks around.  The curator told us of a gentleman who whittles out in the open field in front of the museum.  I am not sure if these are his work, but they are amazing.

Deep in thought :)

The boys had fun being boys and climbing trees :)  The above picture was the sunset on our last night.

I am so glad we took the chance to make such wonderful memories as a family.  And to think, we almost passed up on such an amazing opportunity.  We are so thankful, we took a chance.  Primitive camping ended up being a wonderful thing for our family.  We went over to the family camping area and they are so close together with no privacy.  Our campsite was surrounded by trees, they call it a vegetation buffer and we were quite a ways from our neighbor- loved it :)  We look forward to camping again as soon as the weather cools down :)

I can't wait to see where our next family adventure takes us :)

Lowes Build & Grow Clinic~ 08/13/2016

Lowe's will be hosting a Build & Grow Clinic on August 13th at 10 am.


If you are looking for a great free activity that you can do with your kids- you should check out the Lowe's Build & Grow Clinics.  Little Michael and Nathan love them. They love being able to do hands on projects with our help.

To sign up for this Build & Grow Clinic, simply go to the Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic website and register all your information. Then when you visit the website to sign up for an upcoming clinic, all you have to do is sign in and check which kids you are signing up. Don't forget to print and sign the waiver. And you and your child(ren) are ready for a really cool FREE hands on project.

Once you and your child(ren) complete the project they will receive a neat patch to put on their Lowe's Build & Grow apron. If this is your first clinic, your child(ren) will receive a free Lowe's Build & Grow apron and goggles:) The more clinics you do, the more patches you get to put on your kids apron and they can show them off with pride:)

Our Shopping Trip~ 08/06/2016

After being gone for almost 2 weeks, our poor fridge was so sad and empty.  Off to the store to stock up :)

Here are our shopping trip details:

Sam's Club
$10.57- Cat Litter

Winn Dixie
$11.99- Ziti & Meatballs, Garlic Knots, Veggies and Ice Cream meal deal :)

Walmart
$1.58- Coconut Milk Yogurt
$1.00- Whole Wheat Rotini
$1.48- Coconut Milk
$1.72- Flour
$2.93- Mouthwash
$3.42- Dates
$12.30- Total

Aldi
$3.16- 4 dz eggs
$13.314- Frozen Veggies
$1.59- Garlic Bread
$4.58- Almond Milk x2
$2.59- Milk
$2.19- Creamer
$2.49- Lunchmeat
$1.70- Bread
$1.79- Jalapeno Chips
$1.19- Tortilla Chips
$1.99- Romaine
$10.37- Ground Beef
$2.89- Peppers
$3.99- Potatoes
$1.59- Bagels
$1.18- Toilet Paper
$1.90- Bananas
$0.89- Kiwi
$1.79- Chocolate Chips
$6.80- Tuna Fish x10
$6.94- Soup
$1.29- Can Papaya
$1.29- Can Mango
$1.29- Can Lychees
$1.29- Italian Dressing
$2.69- Peanut Butter
$1.98- Marinades for Chicken
$3.99- Apples
$.39- Tomato Paste
$0.59- Butter sticks
$3.78- Strawberries
$1.89- Blueberries
$1.19- Sour Cream
$3.16- Grapes
$0.79- Mango
$0.99- Carrots
$2.79- Lemons
$1.99- Salsa
$106.39- Total

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

August 2016 Monthly Grocery Budget

Here is where I will keep a list of our spending for the month of August .  I'm not even sure how much to budget for this month.  I am going to take out $400, see how it goes and see how much I have at the end of the month :)

08/07/2016
$10.57- Sam's Club
$11.99- Winn Dixie
$12.30- Walmart
$106.39- Aldi

08/13/2016
$3.12- Dollar Tree
$4.30- Save A Lot
$16.03- Sam's Club
$23.81- Walmart

08/20/2016
$2.34- Sams Club
$3.85- Walmart
$82.16- Aldi

08/28/2016
$8.32- Sams
$14.93- Walmart

$300.11- Running Total

$99.89- Left to spend for the month :)

This gives us a good idea of how much our grocery budget should be since our family size has changed :(

Our Menu Plan for the week of 08/08/2016

How was your weekend?  We had the most amazing and emotional past 2 weeks as we watched our son graduate from Air Force Basic Training.  We are so very proud of him and can't wait to see where his new life leads him.  It was so awesome to see Kevin but I am glad to be home.  The 40 hour round trip was soooo long.

Here are our menu plans for this week:

Breakfast
Overnight Oats with fruit X2
Waffles with fruit X2
Granola with fruit X2
Bagels with fruit

Lunch
Tuna Salad with fruit and a hard boiled egg
Sandwich with carrots, apple slices, blueberries and grapes for everyone else or leftovers

Dinner
Chicken, mashed potato and broccoli
Cheesy Jambalaya with peas
Chocolate Chip Pancakes with fruit
Chicken Fajitas with carrots
Pizza with veggies
Grilled Cheese and soup
Leftovers

Snacks and Desserts
Apples
Grapes
Bananas
Blueberries
Strawberries
Carrots
Roasted Carrots
Popcorn
Pretzels
Banana Ice Cream