Tuesday, February 19, 2013

My Decluttering Goals for the week of 02/18/2013

Wellll, the counters got pushed back yet again :(  We were sad but we understand.  The guy coming out to replace our counters called to let me know that they were predicting 3 inches of snow in his area.  We were not sure what they were calling for in our area.  He was afraid of getting out here and the roads getting bad.  So, no new counters but one day we will have them installed. 

We were able to take our newly free Saturday and tag team our kitchen and laundry room.  Well, actually hubby surprised me by tackling the laundry room by himself and installing a hook in the laundry room that I only asked him to hang up oh about 10 years ago:)  I will share pictures of our nice clean living room, kitchen and laundry room as soon as my card reader shows back up.  It seems to have grown legs and walked off- I think I may know where it is.  Our cat has decided that he wants to sleep on top of my computer desk, which means everything on top of my computer desk gets pushed or knocked behind my computer desk.  Which means I have to crawl under my desk and see what is hiding under there:) 

I must say I am loving the way my house is coming along.  It is surprising what a little bit of motivation can do for you.  Details coming soon~ I promise:)

This week, as long as little Michael is doing well after our boo boo and trip to the Emergency Room Sunday night/Monday morning, we plan to attack the Master bedroom.  I can't wait to have a clutter free bedroom:)  Well, let me rephrase that- there is not a lot of clutter in my room but since we don't have a lot of storage areas in our home, my room becomes the storing grounds for a lot of things that we don't have homes for.  Well, for the next couple of weeks we are going to change that:)

Here is our plan of attack for the master bedroom this week:
~ Clean off changing table and get it ready for the consignment sale
~ Go through book shelf
~ Go through tubs of clothes
~ Go through stuff between bed and dresser
~ Clean off dresser and get it ready for big huge yard sale
~ Go through and clean out night stand and get it ready for yard sale
~ Clean area between bed and window
~ Clean under bed
~ Go through shelving
~ Clean out closet

If you are in need of a declutter challenge in your home- feel free to hop on in and join me in my journey to get our house uncluttered, cleaned and company ready. If you have a room in your house you want to get under control~make a plan to get it done this week. Make a list of what you need to accomplish for that 1 room. Use what available times and days you have to get the list of your projects done. 

Let's see how much we can get done this week:)

Monday, February 18, 2013

Menu Plan for the week of 02/18/2013

After an eventful evening/morning, today just seemed to drag along.  We hope that your Monday was better.  Tomorrow will be a better day- at least I am hoping that it will be- fingers crossed:)

We are very thankful that Lynn, my dad's girlfriend, cleaned out her pantry last week and blessed us with 3 boxes of food that she would not be able to use.  We can definately put it to good use:)

Here is our menu plan for this week:

Breakfast
Organic Poptarts X2
Baked Oatmeal with Apples X2
Cream of Wheat
Scrambled eggs with grits and fruit
Oatmeal

Lunch
Sandwich, popcorn and banana

Dinner
Spaghetti with peas and rolls
Chili
Chili potatoes with corn
Chocolate Chip pancakes with fruit
Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
Tuna Casserole with green beans
Spanish Rice with corn

Snacks and desserts
Super yummy homemade PB fudge
Apple Slices
Baked Carrot sticks
Stretch Island Fruit Apple Rolls
Annie's Organic bunny fruit snacks

What yummy dishes do you have planned for your family this week?

Never a dull moment :)

Hope everyone had a pleasant and wonderful weekend.  We started out with a nice weekend and then ended it in the Emergency Room last night- oh the fun and joy:)  Little munchkin went to reach back to get his cars from daddy and ended up falling backwards right into our coffee table.  He screamed and I immediately scooped him up.  I asked him where it hurt and he pointed to his head.  I put my head on the back of his head and smooched his forehead trying to comfort my little one.  When I removed my hand, I noticed it was covered in blood- ok this is not good.  We got him cleaned up and noticed a nice size gash in his head.  Off the the Emergency room we rushed.  We arrived at 10pm and didn't even get seen until 12am.  So, not fun :(  The nurses and doctors were really sweet, we were thankful for that.  The doctor looked at his head and stated that little Michael would only need 1 staple.  Ummm what?  A staple?  That sounds painful.

The doctor reassured me that by the time little Michael knew what was going on, they would be done.  Ok- do what you need to do to fix my son.  A nice attending physician came in and cleaned the wound and attempted to put the staple in- well, lets just say that it didn't go in as it was supposed to.  I was afraid little Michael would be upset- but he didn't even move.  He was so good and laid there and let them do what they needed to do- I was so proud.  The attending told me that she needed help and went to get another doctor.  30 minutes later- she returned and had to remove the staple and tried again.  By the time she returned little Michael had fallen asleep.  It was well after midnight by then.  But this time, the staple went in no problem- yay:)

It was 1am by the time we were discharged.  Let's just say today was a very slow moving day.  Thankfully, no school today so I could sleep in- if only my body got the memo~ LOL:)

Little Michael is doing well.  He knows that there is something in the back of his head- he is just not sure what.  If you would keep my little munchkin in your prayers that he heals nicely.  This is a first for our family.  Little Micheal is the first to get a staple.  He hope to not have to go to the Emergency Room any time soon for anybody else:)

We hope that you all had a less eventful evening/morning:)

Friday, February 15, 2013

Rite Aid deals for the week of 02/17/2013

**Please remember that Rite Aid allows you to use 1 manufacturer cpn and 1 Rite Aid cpn and 1 Rite Aid Valuable cpn together on 1 item:) **

Click here to view Rite Aid's coupon policy.

Mitchum deodorant- $6/2 and get $2 UP Reward- Limit 2

Halls- $0.99
$1/2 Halls cpn- 02/03 SS

Excedrin Migrane- $8.99 and get $2 UP Reward- Limit 2
$1 Excedrin cpn- 01/20 SS

Chloraspetic Sore Throat Lozenges- $3.99 and get $2 UP Reward- Limit 2
$1 Chloraseptic cpn- 01/06 SS

Kotex or Poise- $11/2 and get $1 UP Reward Limit 2
$1 U by Kotex tampons cpn- 01/13 SS
$1 U by Kotex pads cpn- 01/13 SS
$1 U by Kotex liners cpn- 01/13 SS
$1.50/2 Kotex Natural Balance cpn- 01/13 SS
$3 Poise Feminine Wellness cpn- 02/10 SS
$1 Poise cpn- 01/13 SS
$3 Poise Feminine Wellness cpn- 01/13 SS


Colgate Optic White toothpaste, mouthwash or manual toothbrush- $2.99 and get $1 UP Reward- Limit 4
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 02/10 SS
$0.75 Colgate Optic White mouthwash cpn- 02/03 SS
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 02/03 SS

Listerine pocket pacs, mouthwash, toothpaste, Reach floss or toothbrushes by Design- $3.99 and get $1 UP Reward- Limit 2

Spinbrush Pro Series or kids power toothbrush or Pro Clean Sonic toothbrush- Buy 1 Get 1 Free and get $2 UP Reward- Limit 2
$1 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush cpn- 01/27 SS
$1 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush kids or Tooth Tunes cpn- 01/27 SS
$1 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush kids cpn- 12/09 SS
$1 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush cpn- 12/09 SS

Buy $10 Cover Girl cosmetics- Buy 1 Get 50% off and get $3 UP Reward- Limit 2
$2 Cover Girl lip cpn- 02/17 RP
$3/2 Cover Girl cpn- 01/27 P&G
$1 Cover Girl cpn- 01/27 P&G
$1 Cover Girl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss cpn- 01/27 P&G

Revlon ColorStay cosmetics- Buy 1 Get 50% off- Buy 2 and get $4 UP Reward- Limit 2
$2 Revlon bb cream, foundation, powder, concealer, primer or blush cpn- 01/27 SS

Buy $15 Rimmel cosmetics- Buy 1 Get 50% off and get $5 UP Rewards- Limit 2

Jergens skin care and Natural Glow- Buy 1 Get 50% off- Buy 2 and get $3 UP Reward- Limit 2
$1 Jergens moisturizer cpn- 02/10 SS
$1.50 Jergens Creme Collection cpn- 02/10 SS

Buy $10 Artificial nails or eye lashes and get $3 UP Rewards- Limit 2

Buy $12 Assorted jewelry and get $6 UP Reward- Limit 2

Buy $10 John Frieda Frizz Ease, Full Repair, Root Awakening, Brilliant Blonde, Sheer Blonde, Radiant Red, Luxurious Volume hair care or Precision Foam color and get $3 UP Reward- Limit 3
$3/2 John Frieda cpn- 02/10 SS

Buy $15 Fructis and get $5 UP Reward- Limit 3
$1 Fructis hair cpn- 02/03 RP
$1 Fructis styler cpn- 02/03 RP
$1 Fructis hair cpn- 01/13 RP
$1 Fructis styler cpn- 01/13 RP

Clairol Nice & Easy or Natural Instincts color- $7.99 and get $2 UP Reward- Limit 2
$1 Clairol/Herbal Essence color cpn- 02/03 SS
$5/2 Clairol Natural Instincts cpn- 01/27 P&G
$2 Clairol or Herbal color cpn- 01/27 P&G
$1 Clairol or Herbal color cpn- 01/06 RP

Buy $20 American Crew, Chi, Rusk or Sebastian professional hair care and get $10 UP Reward- Limit 2

VO5- $0.89

Irish Spring or Softsoap bodywash- $3.49
Use $2 in ad cpn

Dial bar, hand soap, hand sanitizer or Tone bar- $1.99

Buy $15 Garnier skin care and get $5 UP Reward- Limit 2
$2 Garnier moisturizer cpn- 02/03 RP
$2 Garnier moisturizer cpn- 01/13 RP
$2 Garnier moisturizer cpn- 12/02 RP

Biotene mouthwash or toothpaste, Polident or Oral Balance- $5.99 and get $1 UP Reward- Limit 2
$2.50/2 Biotene cpn- 01/06 RP
$1 Biotene cpn- 01/06 RP

Aleve, Bayer aspirin or Bayer Advanced- $5.99 and get $1 UP Reward- Limit 4
$1 Aleve cpn- 01/06 SS
$3/2 Bayer 120ct cpn- 01/27 SS
$1 Bayer cpn- 01/27 SS
$1 Bayer 20ct, 81mg or 325 mg cpn- 01/06 SS
$1.50 Bayer 20ct, 325mg or 500mg cpn- 01/06 SS

Buy $12 Colgate Total Advanced, Total, kids toothpaste, manual toothbrush Total, Wave or kids, Wisp or Softsoap hand soap- Buy 1 Get 1 Free and get $5 UP Reward- Limit 4
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 02/10 SS
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 02/03 SS

9 Lives cat food- $1.99- Buy 2 and get $1 UP Reward- Limit 2

Barilla pasta, Betty Crocker Bowl Appetit or Ragu pasta sauce- $3/2 and get $1 UP Reward- Limit 3
$1/2 Barilla pasta AND Sauce cpn- 02/03 SS
$0.20 Ragu cpn- 01/27 RP

Hershey, Reese's, Cadbury Easter bags, Reese's pieces pastel eggs, M&M's Easter, Nestle nesteggs or Dairygood eggs- $2.99 and get $1 UP Reward-Limit 4
$1/2 Hershey assorted minis, kisses milk chocolate, kisses cookies & creme, Reese's minis or Peppermint patties cpn- 01/20 SS

Tresemme- $7/2 and get $2 UP Reward- Limit 3
Buy Tresemme shampoo or conditioner and get 1 FREE cpn- 01/27 RP

Vaseline Intensive care lotion- $2.99 and get $2 UP Reward- Limit 2


**This is not the entire Rite Aid UP Rewards or sale items- these are some of the great deals I spotted in the upcoming Rite Aid ad.**

Walgreens deals for the week of 02/17/2013

Things to keep in mind when shopping at Walgreens:
1) You must have as many items as manufactur's coupons
2) Register Rewards (RR) are considered manufactur's coupons
3) You are allowed 1 Manufactur's coupon and 1 store coupon per item
4) Cannot use RR printed from item to pay for same item and get RR's again~
For example- If you were to purchase Colgate for $3 and get $3 RR, if you purchase the Colgate again and use the RR's earned from the 1st Colgate purchase you will not earn the RR's again

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

Nice cups or Sunny Smile plates- $0.99

Walgreens jumbo sleep pants, premium diapers, training pants or wipes- $10/2

Russell Stover- $2.99 and get 250 points

Nice thin mints, brittle or Nips- $0.79- Buy 3 and get 250 points

Campbells chicken noodle or tomato soup- $0.79 with in ad cpn- Limit 3

Sun Maid raisins or prunes- $4/2 with in ad cpn- Limit 4

Nice dish liquid- $1.99 with in ad cpn- Limit 3

Nice or Kleenex tissue- $0.99 with in ad cpn- Limit 3
$0.50/3 Kleenex cpn- 02/17 RP

Windex Touch Up kitchen or bathroom cleaner- $3.49- Buy 2 and get 1500 points
$1 Windex Touch UP cpn- 02/17 RP

Duracell- $6.49- Buy 2 and get 2000 points
$0.50 Duracell cpn- 01/27 P&G

Energizer- $10.99- Buy 2 and get 2000 points

Walgreens batteries- Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Colgate Optic toothpaste, mouthwash, 360 surround, Pro Relief, Optic White toothbrush- $2.99- Buy 3 and get 2500 points
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 02/10 SS
$0.75 Colgate Optic White mouthwash cpn- 02/03 SS
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 02/03 SS

Walgreens sun care- Buy 1 and get 50% off- Buy 3 and get 2000 points

Bubble knee highs- $0.29 with in ad cpn- Limit 8

Softsoap or Irish Spring bodywash- $2.99 and get 1000 points

Loreal Healthy Look Creme or Root Rescue color- $5.99- Buy 2 and get 2000 points
$5/2 Loreal hair color cpn- 02/17 RP
$2 Loreal hair color cpn- 02/17 RP
$2 Loreal hair color cpn- 01/06 RP

Clean & Clear- $4.99
Use $2 Walgreens store cpn

Gillette Venus & Olay or ProGlide razor- $9.99- Spend $20 and get 3000 points
$2 Venus Family System Razor cpn- 1/27 P&G
$3/2 Venus razor AND Refill cpn- 01/06 RP
$3 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor cpn- 02/17 RP

Arrid or Arm & Hammer deodorant- $0.99 with in ad cpn- Limit 3

Axe deodorant or body spray- $3.99
$1 Axe deodorant or body spray cpn- 01/27 RP

Carmex or Blistex- $0.99
$0.75 Carmex moisturizer plus cpn- 12/02 SS
$0.55 Carmex lip cpn- 12/02 SS

Allegra- $5.99
$3 Allegra cpn- 02/17 RP

Scott Naturals paper towels 6 rolls or Cottonelle 12 large rolls- $5
Use $1 Walgreens store cpn
$1.25/2 Scott paper towels cpn- 01/13 SS

Schick Hydro disposable razor or razor system- $9.99 and get $4 RR
$5/2 Schick Hydro 5 or Silk razor or refill cpn- 02/10 SS
$4 Schick Hydro 5 or Silk disposables cpn- 02/10 SS

Purex- $1.99
$1 Purex Crystals cpn- 01/27 RP

**This is not the entire Walgreens Register Rewards (RR) or Balance Reward Points sale items- these are some of the great deals I spotted in the upcoming Walgreens ad.**

CVS deals for the week of 02/17/2013

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

Coke 12pk can- $15/4 and get $5 ECB

Bumblee Bee tuna or sardines- $1

Gain dish liquid or Renuzit adjustables- $1
$0.50 Renuzit Tempting Indulgence air freshener cpn- 02/17 RP

Purex or All laundry detergent- Buy 1 Get 1 Free
$1 Purex Crystals cpn- 1/27 RP

Aussie or Herbal Essence- $10/3
$1/2 Aussie or Herbal Essence cpn- 2/03 SS

7UP, Canada Dry, A&W or Sunkist- $10/3 and get $4 ECB

Brookside dark chocolate trail size- $0.67 and get $0.67 ECB

Duracell- $3.99 and get $1 ECB- Limit 2
$0.50 Duracell cpn- 01/27 P&G

Buy 2 Nicole nail color and get $5 ECB

Buy $15 Loreal cosmetics and get $5 ECB
$2 Loreal face cosmetic cpn- 02/17 RP
$2 Loreal Paris face cosmetic cpn- 01/27 RP
$1 Loreal True Match cpn- 01/27 RP
$1 Loreal Paris lip cpn- 01/27 RP
$1 Loreal Paris eye liner or shadow cpn- 01/27 RP

Buy 3 Clean & Clear facial and get $10 ECB

Nivea bodywash or scrub- $3.88
$2 Nivea for Men bodywash, shower gel or scrub cpn- 02/10 RP

Softsoap hand liquid- $1

Buy $20 Aquaphor or Eucerin and get $10 ECB
$1 Aquaphor cpn- 02/10 RP
$2 Eucerin cpn- 02/10 RP
$1 Eucerin hand or body lotion cpn- 01/27 RP

Spend $15 Clearisil Ultra or pads and get $5 ECB
$2/2 Clearasil cpn- 02/03 SS

Buy 2 Loreal hair color and get $4 ECB
$5/2 Loreal hair color cpn- 02/17 RP
$2 Loreal hair color cpn- 02/17 RP
$2 Loreal Preference cpn- 02/10 RP
$2 Loreal Excellence cpn- 01/27 RP
$3 Loreal Preference cpn- 1/13 RP
$2 Loreal hair color cpn- 01/06 RP

Clear hair care- $10/2

Revlon ColorSilk- $6/2
$1 Revlon hair color cpn- 01/27 SS
$1/2 Revlon hair color cpn- 01/20 SS

VO5- $0.82

Fructis- $10/3
$1 Fructis hair cpn- 02/03 RP
$1 Fructis styler cpn- 02/03 RP
$1 Fructis hair cpn- 01/13 RP
$1 Fructis styler cpn- 01/13 RP

Dove or Degree deodorant- $5/2
$1 Dove Men Care deodorant cpn- 01/27 RP
$0.75 Dove go sleevless, clear tone, go fresh or clinical cpn- 01/27 RP
$0.75 Degree Women Expert cpn- 01/27 RP
$0.75 Degree Men Adrenaline cpn- 01/27 RP

Spend $30 Pantene Expert hair care and get $10 ECB
$3/2 Pantene cpn- 01/27 P&G

Colgate manual toothbrush 2-4pk or toothpaste twin pack and get $2 ECB- Limit 2
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 02/10 SS
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 02/03 SS

Buy $10 Oral B manual toothbrush, Oral B floss, Crest ProHealth rinse or Scope and get $5 ECB- Limit 2
$1/2 Oral B Indicator or Cavity Defense cpn- 01/27 P&G
$0.75 Oral B Glide floss cpn- 01/27 P&G
$0.75 Crest rinse cpn- 01/27 P&G
$1 Scope cpn- 02/10 RP

Crest with Scope, 3D White, ProHealth or Glide floss- $6.98/3 and get $2 ECB- Limit 2
$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 01/27 P&G
$0.75 Oral B Glide floss cpn- 01/27 P&G

Colgate Total- $6/3 and get $3 ECB- Limit 2
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 02/10 SS
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 02/03 SS


Always or Tampax- $6/2 and get $2 ECB

Spend $17 Excedrin Migrane and get $5 ECB
$1 Excedrin cpn- 01/20 SS

Buy Allegra anti itch cream and get $2 ECB

Nyquil, Dayquil, Sinex spray or Nature Fusion- $7.49 and get $1 ECB
$1.50 Vicks Nature Fusion cpn- 01/27 P&G

Folgers Coffee- $7.99
Use $1 ExtraCare cpn

Select snack and grocery items- $10/10
Use $1/10 ExtraCare cpn

Kleenex- $4/3
$0.50/3 Kleenex cpn- 02/17 RP

Buy 2 Mucinex or Sinus Max and get $3 ECB- Limit 5
$1 Mucinex cpn- 01/06 SS

Sparkle paper towels or Angel Soft bathroom tissue- $10/2 and get $2 ECB
$0.45 Angel Soft 4pk double pack or larger cpn- 01/06 RP

**This is not the entire CVS ECB or sale items- these are some of the great deals I spotted in the upcoming CVS ad.**

Thursday, February 14, 2013

**Giveaway Reminder**

I want to remind everyone that there are 2 coupon giveaways going on here.

One is for 20 Mule Team Borax- this giveaway for a coupon good for a free box of 20 Mule Team Borax.  Giveaway ends on 02/17/2013.  Read the review and enter by simply commenting on this post.  Super easy:)
 My second giveaway is for Purex Crystals for Baby.  This giveaway is for a coupon good for a free bottle of Purex Crystals for Baby.  Giveway ends on 02/24/2013.   Read the review and enter by simply commenting on this post.