Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Our Shopping Day~ 02/25/2017

By Saturday, I was feeling much better and had been fever free for over 24 hours.  Chris & I decided to run to the stores and get our shopping done.  By the end of our shopping adventure, I was totally feeling it :(  So tired and worn out.  Guess I needed some more rest after all. 

Here are our shopping trip details:

CVS
$4.79- Scope
-3.00 ECB
$2.08- Total and got $3 ECB

Sam's Club
$3.28- Crushed Tomatoes

Dollar Tree
$1.00- Dish Soap
$1.00- 6 blade razors twin pack
$1.00- Tissues
$3.18- Total

Publix
$3.99- Dates

Walmart
$2.78- Kale
$0.60- Avocado
$1.28- Coffee Filters
$2.98- Raisins
$1.88- Sub Rolls
$9.52- Total

Aldi
$3.98- Almond Milk X2
$3.49- Honey Ham lunchmeat
$2.98- Milk
$2.19- Creamer
$0.89- Taco Shells
$11.34- Block Cheddar Cheese X6
$1.85- Canola Oil
$2.39- Oats
$10.63- Chips X7
$1.99- Quart zip bags
$1.38- Cream of Chicken X2
$2.89- Dishwasher liquid
$1.19- Chili Powder
$2.58- Brown Sugar X2
$2.99- PB
$4.17- Flour X3
$3.58- Sugar X2
$3.96- Grapes X2
$7.16- Chocolate Chips X4
$3.98- Strawberries X4
$4.65- Bananas X10.5 pounds
$3.29- Potatoes 10 pound bag
$2.99- Granny Smith Apples
$2.69- McIntosh Apples
$2.79- Lemons
$3.40- Bread X4
$3.18- Bagels X2
$5.99- Paper Towels
$105.36- Total

We are testing out a new grocery budget approach.  This trip will be included in our March Monthly Spending Post shortly.  Our March Monthly Spending Post will be where we document all we spend over the course of the month.  As soon as it is up, I will link that post here :)

Monday, February 27, 2017

Our Menu Plan for the week of 02/27/2017

How was your weekend?  Many of you know that Nathan was sick last week.  He is much better but not before sharing his not so nice icky sick germs with none other than me~ lucky me :)  Each day is better than the last.  And since we are spreading the love, I lovingly shared my icky sick germs with my hubby.  Can't you feel the love?  Got to love how viruses love to involve the whole family.  So, we did nothing over the weekend but rest and get caught up on Master Chef Jr.  My boys love that show :) 

Here is our menu plan for this week:

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

Lunch
Egg Avocado sandwich and fruit for me
Sandwich with carrots, apple slices, blueberries and grapes for everyone else or leftovers

Dinner
Cheesy Italian Shells with green beans
Chicken with potatoes and zucchini
Chicken & Rice Soup
Chocolate Chip pancakes with fruit
Spaghetti with broccoli and garlic bread
Turkey Tacos with mixed veggies
Meatball subs with carrots

Snacks and Desserts
Apples
Grapes
Bananas
Strawberries
Blueberries
Popcorn
Pretzels
Tortilla Chips
Frozen Chocolate Bananas
Oat Date bars
Brownies
Cupcakes


Friday, February 24, 2017

Walgreens deals for the week of 02/26/2017

Things to keep in mind when shopping at Walgreens:
1) You must have as many items as manufacture's coupon
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.

Dawn or Puffs- $0.99
$0.25 Dawn cpn- 02/26 P&G
$0.25 Puffs cpn- 02/26 P&G

Tide- $4.99
$2 Tide cpn- 02/26 P&G

Head & Shoulders- $12/2 and get 3000 points

Ziploc- $4/2 and get 1000 points

M&M- $6/2
Buy M&M 9.4oz+ and get small M&M bag cpn- 02/26 RP

Hershey pouch or canister- $6/2 and get 2000 points

Windex, Shout, Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom or Fantastik- $6/2 and get 1000 points

Glade candle, wax melts, Sense & Spray refill or Plug In refill- $6/2 and get $1 RR
$1/2 Glade cpn- 02/12 SS
$2/3 Glade cpn- 02/12 SS

Banana Boat or Hawaiin Tropic- $14/2 and get 3000 points

Pantene- $12/3 and get 2000 points
$5/3 Pantene cpn- 02/26 P&G

Tresemme Premium- $10/2 or Tresemme- $8/2 and get $2 RR
$2 Tresemme Styling cpn- 02/26 RP
Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Tresemme Expert cpn- 02/26 RP

Suave- $6/2
$2/2 Suave Professionals cpn- 02/26 RP
$1 Suave Professionals Styling cpn- 02/26 RP
$1 Suave Professionals Avocado and Olive Oil cpn- 02/26 RP
$1 Suave Men hair cpn- 02/26 RP
$1 Suave Kids hair cpn- 02/26 RP

Pure Silk or Barbasol disposable razors- $4.99
$2 Pure Silk razor cpn- 02/26 RP
$2 Barbasol razor cpn- 02/26 RP

Pure Silk or Barbasol shave cream- $1.39
$0.50 Pure Silk shave cream cpn- 02/26 RP
$0.50 Barbasol shave cream cpn- 02/26 RP

Crest or Oral B- $3.99 and get $6 RR when you buy 3
$1 Crest toothpaste cpn- 02/26 P&G
$1 Crest mouthwash cpn- 02/26 P&G
$1 Oral B manual toothbrush cpn- 02/26 P&G

Colgate 360 toothbrush, Max or Total toothpaste- $5/2 and get $3 RR

CVS deals for the week of 02/26/2017

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:) 

Pantene- $12/3
Use $2/3 CVS Coupon Center cpn
$5/3 Pantene cpn- 02/26 P&G

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

Dawn- $0.99
$0.25 Dawn cpn- 02/26 P&G

Tide Pods or Gain Flings- $4.94
$2 Tide Pods or Gain Flings cpn- 02/26 P&G

Spend $10 on Cascade, Swiffer or Febreze and get $3 ECB
$2 Swiffer starter cpn- 02/26 P&G
$2 Swiffer refill cpn- 02/26 P&G

Duracell Coppertop- $11.99 and get $2 ECB

Spend $10 on Nabisco cookies or crackers and get $3 ECB
$0.75/2 Nabisco Teddy Grahams cpn- 02/26 SS
$0.75/2 Nabisco Oreo cpn- 02/12 SS
$0.75/2 Nabisco Honey Maid Graham cpn- 01/29 SS
$0.75/2 Nabisco Chip Ahoy Thins cpn- 01/29 SS

M&Ms- $12/4 and get $4 ECB
Buy 9.4oz+ M&M and get small bag M&M Free cpn- 02/26 RP

Got2b- $4.99 and get $ ECB
$2 Got2b cpn- 02/12 RP

Spend $15 on Beauty 360 and get $5 ECB- Limit 3

Speed Stick Premium- $8/2 and get $2 ECB
Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Speed Stick Overtime or Irish Spring cpn- 02/26 SS
$0.50 Speed Stick cpn- 02/26 SS

Softsoap, Irish Spring body wash or bar- $8/2 and get $3 ECB- Limit 4
$0.75 Softsoap body wash cpn- 02/12 SS
$0.50 Irish Spring bar cpn- 02/12 SS
$1 Irish Spring body wash cpn- 02/12 SS

Spend $15 on NYX and get $5 ECB- Limit 3

Spend $12 on Rimmel and get $4 ECB- Limit 3

Spend $15 on Dove, Degree, Axe deodorant, dry spray, Axe, Dove personal care or hair and get $5 ECB
$2 Dove Shower Foam cpn- 02/26 RP
$3/2 Dove hair cpn- 02/26 RP
$1.50 Dove body wash cpn- 02/26 RP
$1 Dove bar cpn- 02/26 RP

Spend $15 on Vaseline lotion, Cocoa Radiant $5 ECB
$1 Vaseline cpn- 02/26 RP

Spend $15 on Dove hair, Tresemme or Suave and get $5 ECB
$3/2 Dove hair cpn- 02/26 RP
$2 Tresemme styling cpn- 02/26 RP
Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Tresemme Expert cpn- 02/26 RP
$2/2 Suave Professionals cpn- 02/26 RP
$1 Suave Professionals Styling cpn- 02/26 RP
$1 Suave Professionals Avocado and Olive Oil cpn- 02/26 RP
$1 Suave Men hair cpn- 02/26 RP
$1 Suave Kids hair cpn- 02/26 RP

Spend $12 on Gold Bond or Cortizone 10 and get $3 ECB
$1 Gold Bond cpn- 01/29 RP
$1 Gold Bond cpn- 01/08 RP
$1 Cortizone 10 cpn- 01/29 RP
$1 Cortizone 10 cpn- 01/08 RP

Spend $12 on Colgate Optic White toothpaste, $4 ECB- Limit 2

Colgate Total mouthwash- $4.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 2

Crest 3D White mouthwash or ProHealth mouthwash- $4.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 2
$1 Crest mouthwash cpn- 02/26 P&G

Spend $12 on Band Aid, Neosporin, Benadryl, Aveeno, CVS bandages, ointment or cream and get $4 ECB
$1 Aveeno cpn- 02/26 SS

Arm & Hammer Spin Brush, Pro Clean or refills- $5.99 and get $3 ECB- Limit 2

Spend $10 on Colgate Total and get $5 ECB- Limit 2

Spend $12 on CVS kids pain relief and get $4 ECB

Spend $12 on Icy Hot, Aspercreme or Capzasin and get $4 ECB
$1 Icy Hot, Aspercreme, Capzasin, Arthritis Hot or Flexall cpn- 01/29 RP

Spend $12 on Maybelline foundation, powder, blush, concealer, lip or eye and get $4 ECB
$1 Maybelline lip cpn- 02/05 RP

Spend $15 on Loreal and get $5 ECB
$3 Loreal True Match Lumi cpn- 02/12 RP

Spend $12 on Physicians Formula and get $8 ECB

Fructis- $7/2 and get $2 ECB
$2 Fructis cpn- 02/12 RP

Hershey singles- $0.99
Use $0.74 CVS Coupon Center cpn

Hershey Easter kisses, eggs, minis or Cadbury mini eggs- $6/2 and get $1 ECB

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Home Depot Kids Workshop~ 03/04/2017

Home Depot is hosting a Kids Workshop on March 04, 2017 from 9 am- 12pm.

The kids will be building a rain gauge.  My boys are excited about this project as they are into anything that has to do with science :)

We have never been to a Home Depot Kids Workshop before, so we are eager to see how it goes.  If you have been to a Home Depot Kids Workshop before, please let me know your thoughts on it.

After looking at their website, it looks like registration is not required but recommended.  The kids also get a certificate, an apron, a pin and their project to take home :)

I will be sure to let you know how it goes and what the boys thought of the Kids Workshop.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Our Super Easy Shopping Day :)

Thankfully, our shopping day was super easy. 

After surveying the freezer, fridge and pantry, I discovered that we didn't need anything from the store- YAY :)  Which was a huge blessing.  We had a sick kid at home so we were able to stay at home with him and not have to run out :)  Which also saves gas.

I am going to have to see if I can do more 2 week shopping.  That would mean only going grocery shopping twice a month- hmmmmm.  I like that idea and I know my loving hubby would totally be on board for that.  He kind of doesn't like shopping but he comes out with me so I won't have to go alone- Awwww.  Isn't he just the sweetest?

I am going to have to try it out and see what it does to our grocery budget :)

If we had of gone to the store, this would have been our last shopping trip of the month.  So, how did we do?  Did we keep with in our grocery budget or did we go over?  Hop on over and see.


Monday, February 20, 2017

Our Menu Plan for the week of 02/20/2017

How was your weekend?  We had a great Saturday planned with a trip to the Children's Museum for their Family Science Lab but that didn't happen :(  Nathan, poor kid, had a nasty fever.  So, we stayed home and rested over the weekend.  He is feeling some what better.  No fever but has a cough and a sore throat.  Took him to the doctor today and the doctor said he had flu like symptoms and to not be surprised if it flowed through the rest of the family :(  Please say a little prayer and keep your fingers crossed that it does not flow through the rest of us.

Here is our menu plan for this week:

Breakfast
Overnight Oats with fruit X2
Waffles with fruit X2
Banana muffins with fruit X2
Bagels with fruit

Lunch
Egg Avocado sandwich and fruit for me
Sandwich with carrots, apple slices, blueberries and grapes for everyone else or leftovers

Dinner
Cheesy Beef Taco with green beans
Chicken with potatoes and zucchini
Chili
Homemade Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuits with fruit
Spaghetti with broccoli and garlic bread
Turkey Tacos with mixed veggies
Meatball subs with carrots

Snacks and Desserts
Apples
Grapes
Bananas
Strawberries
Blueberries
Popcorn
Pretzels
Tortilla Chips
Frozen Chocolate Bananas
Oat Date bars
Brownies
Cupcakes

Friday, February 17, 2017

Walgreens deals for the week of 02/19/2017

Things to keep in mind when shopping at Walgreens:
1) You must have as many items as manufacture's coupon
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.

Glade candle, wax melts or Sense & Spray refills- $6/2 and get $1 RR
$1/2 Glade cpn- 02/12 SS
$2/3 Glade cpn- 02/12 SS

Colgate toothpaste, toothbrush or mouthwash- $3.49~ Buy 2 and get  RR
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 02/12 SS
$0.50 Colgate 360 or floss tip toothbrush cpn- 02/12 SS

Crest or Oral B toothpaste, toothbrush, floss or mouthwash- $2.99~ Buy 4 and get $6 RR

Crest or Oral B toothpaste or toothbrush 2pk or mouthwash- $6.99~ Buy 2 and get 7000 points

Spend $15 on Dove, Degree or Axe deodorant or body spray and get 5000 points
$1.25 Degree Dry Spray Clinical, Motion Sense or Extra Fresh deodorant cpn- 01/29 RP
$0.50 Degree Men Dry or Fresh deodorant cpn- 01/29 RP
$2 Axe Dry Spray or Stick deodorant cpn- 01/29 RP

Crayola art supplies- Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

Walgreens batteries- Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

Dial hand soap, refill or bar- Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
$1/2 Dial foaming hand wash, refill or bar cpn- 02/12 RP

Kleenex- Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
$0.75/3 Kleenex cpn- 02/12 SS

CVS deals for the week of 02/19/2017

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
$3 Loreal True Match Lumi face cpn- 02/12 RP

CVS Batteries- $4.99 and get $1 ECB

Vita Coco Coconut Water or Bai- $4/2 and get $1 ECB

Oreo, Nutter Butter, Chips Ahoy or Lorna Doone- $7/2 and get $2 ECB
$0.75/2 Oreo cpn- 02/12 SS

Spend $12 on NYX foundation, blush, concealer, powder or eye and get $6 ECB- Limit 3

Spend $10 on Almay and get $4 ECB- Limit 6

Maui hair care- $16/2 and get $2 ECB

Spend $10 on Nivea lotion or crème and get $5 ECB
$2 Nivea lotion, crème or oil cpn- 02/05 SS

Spend $15 on Enlite hand, body lotion or face care and get $10 ECB

Spend $20 on Eucerin or Aquaphor and get $10 ECB
$2 Eucerin cpn- 02/05 SS
$2 Aquaphor cpn- 02/05 SS

Spend $10 on CVS Health, Beauty 360, Blade skin care or lotion and get $4 ECB

Spend $10 on CVS Health, Beauty 360 facial wipes, towelettes or cleansers and get $4 ECB

Spend $10 on CVS Health, Beauty 360 or Blade shaving or Men hair color and get $4 ECB

Colgate 360 toothbrush- $3.49 and get $2 ECB- Limit 2
$0.50 Colgate 360 or floss tip toothbrush cpn- 02/12 SS

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

Spend $12 on CVS Oral Care and get $5 ECB- Limit 2

Spend $12 on Gold Bond or Cortizone 10 and get $3 ECB
$1 Gold Bond cpn- 01/29 RP
$1 Gold Bond cpn- 01/058 RP

All or Snuggle- Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
$1 All cpn- 02/05 RP
$0.50 Snuggle cpn- 02/05 RP

Spend $20 on Excedrin and get $10 ECB
$2.50 Excedrin 200ct+ cpn- 02/05 SS

Kellogg cereal or Quaker cereal- $1.99
$0.50 Kellogg Special K Granola cpn- 02/12 RP
$0.50 Kellogg Raisin Bran Crunch Apple Strawberry cpn- 02/12 RP
$0.50 Kellogg Disney Moana cereal cpn- 02/12 RP
$0.50 Kellogg Cinnamon Frosted Flakes cpn- 02/12 RP

Spend $15 on Physicians Formula and get $10 ECB

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Toys R Us In Store Event

Toys R Us is hosting the Ultimate Shopkins Swap-Kins Party on February 18, 2017 from 12pm-2pm.
You can trade Shopkins with others that attend, get a Free surprise and a FREE poster. 

My boys are going to sit this one out as they are not Shopkins Collectors :)

Lowes Build & Grow Clinic :(

We had been in contact with the Lowe's Employee who over saw the Build & Grow Clinics at our location.  She told us in December that the next Clinic would be in February.  We patiently waited and checked the Build & Grow Website multiple times to see when the next clinic would be.

We are now hearing that whoever is in charge of the Build & Grow Clinics has changed their minds.  Lowes has decided to cancel their Build & Grow Clinics :(

We are so sad to hear this news.  My boys really enjoyed all the clinics they attended.

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Our Shopping Day~ 02/11/2017

We got up early and went grocery shopping.  We knew we had to do our shopping, get home to eat lunch and head back out to the Toys R Us Batman Make & Take Event.  Since dinner was already cooked and just needed to be reheated, we played outside for several hours, wearing everyone out :)

Here are our shopping trip details:

Dollar Tree
$1.00- Pie Crust

Walmart
$1.50- Lemons X3

Winn Dixie
$5.00- General Mills cereal X2
$2.00- Hummus mix
$4.99- Pink Lady Apples X2
$5.00- Gain detergent
$16.99
-1/2 General Mills Winn Dixie cpn
-1 Bush's Hummus Mix Winn Dixie cpn
-2 Gain detergent Winn Dixie cpn
$13.34- Total

Aldi
$4.76- Grapes X2
$5.07- Frozen Veggies
$2.98- Milk
$3.98- Almond Milk
$2.19- Creamer
$1.98- Zucchini
$2.49- Ham lunchmeat
$2.97- Eggs X3
$1.29- Pickles
$5.36- Chips X4
$3.58- Chocolate Chips X2
$1.48- Paper Towels
$2.69- Potatoes
$2.59- Blueberries
$1.98- Strawberries X2
$5.34- Bananas
$1.29- Frosting
$2.99- Granny Smith Apples
$1.89- Sugar
$1.00- Bread X4
$3.18- Bagels X2
$3.00- Crackers X4
$64.19- Total

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

Monday, February 13, 2017

Our Menu Plan for the week of 02/13/2017

How was your weekend?  We had a nice weekend.  We did our grocery shopping, went to Toys R Us for their Make & Take and had a lot of outside time playing freeze tag, red light green light and other fun fresh air games :)

Here is our menu plan for this week:

Breakfast
Overnight Oats with fruit X2
Waffles with fruit X2
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip muffins with fruit X2
Bagels with fruit

Lunch
Egg Avocado sandwich and fruit for me
Sandwich with carrots, apple slices, blueberries and grapes for everyone else or leftovers

Dinner
Lasagna Noodles with green beans
Chicken with potatoes and zucchini
Homemade Turkey Noodle Soup
Waffles and fruit
Spaghetti with broccoli and garlic bread
Turkey Tacos with mixed veggies
Meatball subs with carrots

Snacks and Desserts
Apples
Grapes
Bananas
Strawberries
Blueberries
Popcorn
Pretzels
Tortilla Chips
Brownies
Cupcakes

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Walgreens deals for the week of 02/12/2017

Things to keep in mind when shopping at Walgreens:
1) You must have as many items as manufacture's coupon
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
$1/2 Purex cpn- 02/12 RP

Ziploc- $6/2 and get $1 RR
$1/2 Ziploc cpn- 01/15 SS

Glade automatic spray refill unit or refill, Plug In 2pk refill or Warmer with refill- $4.99 and get $2 RR
$1/2 Glade cpn- 02/12 SS
$2/3 Glade cpn- 02/12 SS

Persil- $5.49
$1 Persil cpn- 02/12 RP
$1 Persil cpn- 01/22 RP

Revlon lip- $7.99
$3 Revlon lip cpn- 02/12 SS

Pantene- $8/2 and get $2 RR
$3/2 Pantene cpn- 02/12 RP

Loreal Advanced- $8/2
$2 Loreal Advanced cpn- 02/12 RP

Softsoap body wash- $3.99
$0.75 Softsoap body wash cpn- 02/12 SS

Fructis- $7/2
$2 Fructis cpn- 02/12 RP

Mitchum- $2.99
$2 Mitchum cpn- 02/12 SS

Schick razor- $8.99
$3 Schick Intuition or Quattro razor cpn- 02/12 SS
$2 Schick Quattro Titanium cpn- 02/05 SS
$2 Schick Hydro Silk cpn- 02/05 SS
$2 Schick Hydro cpn- 02/05 SS
$2 Schick Hydro 5 cpn- 02/05 SS

Schick disposable razors- $5.99
$4 Schick disposable cpn- 02/12 SS
$2 Schick Hydro Silk disposable cpn- 02/05 SS

Colgate 360 toothbrush- $2.99 and get $2 RR
$0.50 Colgate 360 or floss tip toothbrush cpn- 02/12 SS

Crest or Oral B toothbrush, toothpaste or mouthwash- $3.99~ Buy 3 and get $6 RR

Nature Made Adult Gummies- $6.99 and get 1000 points

Colgate toothpaste- $3
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 02/12 SS

CVS deals for the week of 02/12/2017

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 $12 on Revlon and get $3 ECB- Limit 6
$3 Revlon lip cpn- 02/12 SS

Spend $15 on Loreal foundation, powder, blush or concealer and get $5 ECB
$3 Loreal True Match Lumi face cpn- 02/12 RP
$3 Loreal cosmetic face cpn- 01/22 RP

Revlon Super Lustrous Lip- $6.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 6
$3 Revlon lip cpn- 02/12 SS

Loreal Advanced- $8/2 and get $2 ECB
$2 Loreal Advanced cpn- 02/12 RP

Purex- $1.99
$1/2 Purex cpn- 02/12 RP

Oreo- $6/2 and get $1.25 ECB
$0.75/2 Oreo cpn- 02/12 SS

Valentine M&M or Dove Valentine Promises- $6/2 and get $1 ECB
$1/2 M&M cpn- 01/08 RP

Hershey Valentine kisses or minis- $7/2 and get $2 ECB

Campbells Well Yes soups- $6/4
$1 Campbell Well Yes soup cpn- 02/12 SS

Spend $8 on Rimmel and get $3 ECB- Limit 3

MUA lip- $5.50 and get $3 ECB

Spend $10 on Nivea lotion or crème and get $5 ECB
$2 Nivea lotion cpn- 02/05 SS

Spend $20 on Eucerin or Aquaphor and get $10 ECB
$2 Eucerin cpn- 02/05 SS
$2 Aquaphor cpn- 02/05 SS

Spend $10 on Colgate Optic White and get $5 ECB
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 02/12 SS

Colgate 360 toothbrush- $3.49 and get $2 ECB- Limit 2
$0.50 Colgate 360 or floss tip toothbrush cpn- 02/12 SS

Spend $7 on Oral B manual toothbrush and get $3 ECB- Limit 2

Irish Spring body wash or bar- $3.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 4
$0.50 Irish Spring bar cpn- 02/12 SS
$1 Irish Spring body wash cpn- 02/12 SS

Mitchum- $2.99
$2 Mitchum cpn- 02/12 SS

Schick disposable- $5.99
$4 Schick disposable cpn- 02/12 RP
$2 Schick Hydro Silk disposable cpn- 02/05 SS

Spend $15 on Cover Girl and get $5 ECB- Limit 3

Softsoap body wash- $3.49 and get $1.50 ECB- Limit 4
$0.75 Softsoap body wash cpn- 02/12 SS

Pantene- $8/2
Use $2 CVS Coupon Center cpn
$3/2 Pantene cpn- 02/12 RP

Persil- $4.99
$1 Persil cpn- 02/12 RP
$1 Persil cpn- 01/22 RP

Gold Emblem or Gold Emblem Abound Nuts- $4.99
Use $1 CVS App cpn

Colgate Max, Total or 2in1 toothpaste- $2.99
Use $1.50 Coupon Center cpn
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 02/12 SS


Thursday, February 9, 2017

February 2017 Challenge Update

Well I survived my first full week of HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training.  I have been following Jessica Smith's 4 Week HIIT for Beginner Plan.

Even though it was hard and there were days I felt I wasn't going to make it all the way through the work out, I kept going.  I am so proud of myself.

I have also been more mindful of my snacking.  I have discovered by adding oats to my warm cereal bowl, it keeps me full and helps me avoid unnecessary snacking.

 I told my husband that 2017 was going to the year of Theresa :)  Time for me to start taking better care of myself.

How did you do with your February Challenge?

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Toys R Us Make & Take Event

Toys R Us is hosting a Batman Make & Take Event on February 11, 2017 from 1-3pm. 
The boys are excited about this Make & Take.  They love Batman and Legos :)

We love these events.  They are FREE and no need to sign up ahead of time.  Just show up at the time listed above and participate.  It is great and everyone has a blast and did I mention they are FREE :)

Our Shopping Day~ 02/05/2017

Saturday was a great and busy day.  Grocery shopping did not fit into our day, so it got pushed to Sunday after church.  We only needed a few things from a couple of stores, so shopping was fast and easy :)

Here are our shopping trip details:

Dollar Tree
$1.00- Frosting

Winn Dixie
$2.88- Avocados X6

Walmart
$3.00- Cream Cheese

CVS
$8.99- Schick Hydro razor
-8.00 ECB
$1.53- Total and got $3 ECB back :)

Sam's Club
$10.64- Twin pack whole chicken
$10.72- Twin pack whole chicken
$21.36- Total

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

Monday, February 6, 2017

Our Menu Plan for the week of 02/06/2017

How was your weekend?  We had an awesome weekend.  We took the boys to get their haircut (they were way over due) and then headed over to the library.  From there, we went to Toys R Us for their Pokémon Event.  We ended up at Eco Cove Park for a picnic lunch and field trip.  We were able to find lichens, moss and ferns from our Botany lessons.  We all had so much fun and the boys had fun learning :)

Here is our menu plan for this week:

Breakfast
Overnight Oats with fruit X2
Waffles with fruit X2
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip muffins with fruit X2
Bagels with fruit

Lunch
Egg Avocado sandwich and fruit for me
Sandwich with carrots, apple slices, blueberries and grapes for everyone else or leftovers

Dinner
Chili Mac pasta with green beans
Chicken with potatoes and peas
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Sausage Gravy with scrambled eggs and biscuits
Spaghetti with broccoli and garlic bread
Turkey Tacos with mixed veggies
Cheesy Meatballs Bites with carrots

Snacks and Desserts
Apples
Grapes
Bananas
Strawberries
Blueberries
Popcorn
Pretzels
Tortilla Chips

Friday, February 3, 2017

Walgreens deals for the week of 02/05/2017

Things to keep in mind when shopping at Walgreens:
1) You must have as many items as manufacture's coupon
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.

Arm & Hammer- $2.99
$1 Arm & Hammer cpn- 02/05 SS

Quaker cereal- $1.99
$1/3 Quaker cereal cpn- 01/01 RP

Kellogg cereal- $1.88
$1/3 Kellogg cereal cpn- 01/08 RP

Nice bags- $0.99 with in ad cpn- Limit 8

Smile & Save Paper plates or Nice foil- $0.99 with in ad cpn- Limit 8

Snuggle- $2.49
$0.50 Snuggle cpn- 02/05 RP

Nature Made Adult gummies- $6.99 and get 1000 points
$2 Nature Made Adult gummies cpn- 01/08 SS- EXPIRES 02/08
$2/2 Nature Made cpn- 01/08 SS- EXPIRES 02/08

Excedrin- $9.99 and get 5000 points when you buy 2
$2 Excedrin cpn- 02/05 SS

KY products- $14.99~ Spend $20 and get 10,000 points
$5 KY Yours & Mine, KY Touch or KY Love cpn- 02/05 SS
$2 KY cpn- 02/05 SS

Colgate toothpaste 2pk, toothbrush 2pk or Total mouthwash- $5.99 and get $5RR when you buy 2
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 01/29 SS

Crest or Oral B toothbrush, toothpaste, floss or mouthwash- $2.99 and get $6 RR when you buy 4
$1 Crest toothpaste cpn- 01/29 P&G
$1 Crest mouthwash cpn- 01/29 P&G
$1 Oral B toothbrush cpn- 01/29 P&G

Crest ProHealth or 3D White mouthwash or Fixodent- Spend $10 and get $5 RR
$1 Crest mouthwash cpn- 01/29 P&G
$2.50 Fixodent twin pack cpn- 01/29 P&G

Colgate toothbrush or toothpaste- $3.99 and get $2 RR
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 01/29 SS

Herbal Essence- $12/2
$4 Herbal Essence cpn- 02/05 RP

Schick Hydro or Quattro disposable or razor system- $9.99
$2 Schick Quattro Titanium cpn- 02/05 SS
$2 Schick Hydro cpn- 02/05 SS

Speed Stick- $1.99
Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Speed Stick cpn- 02/05 SS

Dove or Axe body wash or Dove bar 6pk- Spend $15 and get 5000 points
$1 Men+Care body wash or bar cpn- 01/29 RP
$1 Dove body wash cpn- 01/29 RP
$1 Dove bar cpn- 01/29 RP
$1 Axe body wash cpn- 01/29 RP

Irish Spring body wash, bar or Softsoap refill- $3.99 and get $2.50 RR

All- Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
$1 All cpn- 02/05 RP


CVS deals for the week of 02/05/2017

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:) 

Arm & Hammer detergent- $2.99
$1 Arm & Hammer liquid cpn- 02/05 SS

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

Spend $15 on Maybelline foundation, powder, blush, concealer or lip and get $5 ECB- Limit 3
$1 Maybelline New York lip cpn- 02/05 RP
$3 Maybelline Dream Foundation cpn- 01/29 RP

Maybelline eye
Use $3 CVS App cpn
$3 Maybelline mascara cpn- 01/29 RP
$1 Maybelline shadow or liner cpn- 01/29 RP

Hershey Valentine, kisses or minis- $7/2 and get $1 ECB

Dove Valentine, Promises, truffles, chocolate dipped fruit or almonds- $6/2 and get $1 ECB
$1/2 Mars fun size or minis, M&Ms, Dove chocolate, Minis Mix, Snickers, Twix and Fun Size Valentine Bags cpn- 01/22 RP

All or Snuggle- Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
$1 All cpn- 02/05 RP
$0.50 Snuggle cpn- 02/05 RP

Spend $12 on Windex, Scrubbing Bubbles, Fantastik, Glade or Shout and get $3 ECB
$1.50/2 Windex cpn- 01/08 SS
$1 Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cpn- 01/08 SS
$0.50 Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cpn- 01/08 SS
$0.50 Scrubbing Bubbles all purpose heavy duty with Fantastik cpn- 01/08 SS
$0.55 Glade cpn- 01/08 SS
$1/2 Glade cpn- 01/08 SS
$2/3 Glade cpn- 01/08 SS
Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Glade room spray or solid cpn- 01/08 SS


Lifewater- $4/2 and get $2 ECB

Kellogg cereal- $1.99
$1/3 Kellogg cereal cpn- 01/08 RP

Spend $10 on Physicians Formula and get $7 ECB

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

Spend $10 on Wet N Wild and get $5 ECB- Limit 3
$1 Wet N Wild eye cpn- 02/05 SS
$1 Wet N Wild face cpn- 02/05 SS
$0.50 Wet N Wild cpn- 02/05 SS

Spend $10 on ELF and get $3 ECB- Limit 3

Spend $15 on Olay cleansers or moisturizers and get $5 ECB- Limit 2
$1 Olay daily facials cpn- 02/05 RP
$3/2 Olay daily facials cpn- 02/05 RP
$1 Olay Total Effects moisturizer cpn- 01/29 P&G
$1 Olay Regenerist moisturizer cpn- 01/29 P&G
$2 Olay ProX, Regenerist, Luminous moisturizer or Olay eyes cpn- 01/29 P&G
$1 Olay facial moisturizer or cleanser cpn- 01/29 P&G

M&M- $6/2 and get $1 ECB
Use $1 CVS App cpn
$1/2 Mars fun size or minis, M&Ms, Dove chocolate, Minis Mix, Snickers, Twix and Fun Size Valentine Bags cpn- 01/22 RP
$1/2 M&Ms fun size or minis laydown bag cpn- 01/08 RP

Spend $10 on Jergens or Curel and get $2 ECB

Spend $10 on Fructis and get $3 ECB
$2 Fructis cpn- 01/29 RP

Spend $10 on Nivea lotion or crème and get $5 ECB
$2 Nivea lotion, crème or oil cpn- 02/05 SS

Softsoap bodywash- $7/2 and get $3 ECB- Limit 4

Men Speed Stick- $5/2 and get $3 ECB- Limit 2
Speed Stick Buy 1 Get 1 FREE cpn- 02/05 SS

Schick Hydro razor- $8.99 and get $3 ECB
$2 Schick Hydro cpn- 02/05 SS

Spend $10 on Listerine, Reach or Listerine floss and get $5 ECB- Limit 2

Colgate Optic White, Sensitive or Enamel Health toothpaste- $3.99 and get $1 ECB- Limit 2
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 01/29 SS

Spend $12 on Band Aid, Neosporin, Benadryl or Aveeno anti itch and get $4 ECB
$1 Aveeno cpn- 01/08 SS

Dawn- $0.99
Use $0.25 CVS App cpn

Cheerios, Motts Applesauce, Quaker bars, cereal or oats- $1.99
$1/3 General Mills cereal cpn- 01/29 SS
$0.75/2 Cheerios cpn- 01/22 SS
$1/3 General Mills Big G cereal cpn- 01/08 SS
$1/2 Quaker oats cpn- 01/01 RP
$1/3 Quaker cereal cpn- 01/01 RP
$1/3 Quaker Chewy granola bars cpn- 01/01 RP

Spend $12 on Loreal eye and get $4 ECB
$3 Loreal Voluminous Feline mascara cpn- 01/22 RP
$1 Loreal shadow or liner cpn- 01/22 RP
$3 Loreal face cpn- 01/22 RP

Kleenex- $4/3
Use $1 CVS Coupon Center cpn
$0.50/3 Kleenex cpn- 01/01 SS

Thursday, February 2, 2017

February 2017~ 30 Day Challenge

I had such a great experience with my January 30 Day Challenge that I am super excited about my February 30 Day Challenge.

In February, I challenge myself to rev up my exercise.  In January, I did a plank, crunch and leg raise plan that I found on Pinterest.  I followed that with 10 minutes on my Gazelle and 10 minutes on my bike. 

I have always enjoyed doing walking workouts at home.  There are so many workouts available on YouTube for free :)  I came across a YouTuber from Florida and fell in love with many of her exercise videos.  She recently created a 4 week HIIT for Beginner program.

I am going to follow her schedule and continue to eat a healthy breakfast and lunch.  I can't wait to see what my end of February results look like :) 

Want to join?  I wish I could get together with everyone and we could all workout together.  How fun would that be?  If getting more exercise is something you have resolved to do or a goal you have set for yourself, feel free to jump right in.  I would love to hear how you are doing :)


Wednesday, February 1, 2017

January 2017~ 30 Day Challenge Update

My 30 day challenge for January has come to an end.  My challenge was to eat a healthy lunch?  How did I do? 

I did great and even lost 1 pound :)

I'm happy about my 1 pound lost and super happy that I kept it off all month :)  My tendency is to restrict snacks and desserts.  I end up losing a few more pounds but then those super sneaky sugar cravings come around.  I give in :( 

Now it would be one thing if I could eat a few pieces of chocolate to satisfy my sweet tooth.  But not me~ I will eat the whole bag and undo all my progress I had made.  I get so frustrated with myself and usually give up.  I not only gain back the weight I lost but those pesky pounds bring friends :(

For January, I gave myself grace to not get upset at the number on the scale or that the scale was not moving past that 1 pound.  I let myself enjoy desserts, especially the huge cheesecake sampler hubby got me for my birthday. Mmmmm:)  I gave myself permission to enjoy every single bite.

I call January a huge win.  My body has enjoyed all the fresh fruit I have been feeding it.

I can't wait to get started on my February 30 Day Challenge :)