Thursday, July 28, 2011

Adventures in Gardening

I have wanted to update my gardening posts but then my computer crashed and then I ended up leaving my camera cord in NC while we were on vacation.  Special thanks to my mother in law (from NC) for mailing the camera cord to me:)

I feel so blessed that my garden is doing so well.  Last year, my garden didn't produce anything.  So, this year, we moved the garden to get more sunlight.  

Ambrosia Melon vines


Picture of garden taken before we left on vacation
  My mother in law (from VA) came over and watered my garden twice during the week while we were gone.  She also informed me that it had rained here quite a bit.  I must admit, I was nervous coming home, not knowing what my garden was going to look like.  My "baby" aka my garden was used to being watered twice a day.  We got home and after getting all the kids and luggage in the house, I went to investigate my garden.  I stood in awe- my little barely growing garden was flourishing.  People driving by probably thought I was nuts as I stood there praising the Lord for my beautiful garden. 
Cucumbers

Cucumbers in center of garden

Ambrosia Melon vines gone wild:)
I was so excited to be able to pick 6 cucumbers from our garden.  The longest one was almost 17 inches long:)  Our cucumbers have been coming in so fast and so plentiful that we have been able to bless my dad, my mother in law from VA and my neighbor with cucumbers:)
I am excitedly planning next years garden:)

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

My shopping day:)

Here is a look at this weeks shopping trip:

Walmart
$2.02- marked down pound of ground beef
$1.36- Bananas
$2.24- lunchmeat
$2.76- Ora Ida Sweet Potato Fries
$3.28- 2 cans frozen Welch's grape juice
$13.16- 4 gallons skim milk
$4.36- 2 pkgs pizza cheese
$1.18- wax paper
$1.33- Alfredo sauce
$2.44- Ketchup
$3.34- Canola Oil
$2.82- 3 cans spaghetti sauce
$1.92- flour
$2.38- Cinnamon squares cereal
$.75- mushrooms
$2.40- 4 cans tuna fish
$0.97- 1 yard netting for garden
$22.88- 40 LB dog food
Coupons I used:
-$2.76- Ore Ida Sweet Potato Fry cpn
$ 71.24 with tax

Walmart
Had to go back in and get clothes pin that I forgot to pick up
$1.02 with tax

Target
$1.28- Foil

Martins
$2.05 with tax for 2 loaves of bread

CVS
$1.99- Paper Mate pens
$2.99- Crest Pro Health rinse
$2.99- Crest Pro Health rinse
$3.49- U by Kotex
$11.46
-$1.00- Kotex cpn
-$8 ECB's
$2.73 total with tax and got back $7.99 ECB's
I wasn't able to use the Crest rinse coupons due to the one on sale was the wrong size

Our June Spending has been updated:)

Menu plan for the week of 07/25/2011

Breakfast
Yogurt & PB toast
Oatmeal
Baked Oatmeal
Banana bread
Pancakes

Lunch
Turkey, ham, PB&J, tuna fish, grilled cheese, egg salad sandwich
carrots and cucumbers
banana

Dinner
BBQ shred chicken on bun, Sweet Potato fries and fruit
Goulash and veggies
Dinner at church
Tuna Alfredo
Homemade pizza
pasta- not sure what I am going to make just yet

Snacks
Raw carrots
Cucumbers
Tortilla Chips and salsa
popcorn

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Rite Aid deals for the week of 07/24/2011

**Please remember that Rite Aid allows you to use 1 manufactures cpn and 1 Rite Aid cpn and 1 Video Value cpn together on 1 item:) **

$40 UP when you buy $100 Nivea body, men, lip or bodywash
$2 Nivea Men bodywash cpn- 06/05 RP
$2 Nivea face care or 2 shave gels cpn- 06/05 RP

$3 Up when you buy $10 Wet & Wild cosmetics- B1G50% off- Limit 4

$2 UP when you buy $10 Kiss, Broadway or Pink Artificial nails- B1G50% off- Limit 4

$10 UP when you buy $30 Neutrogena lip & eye cosmetics- B1G50% off- Limit 2

$1 UP when you buy 2 Pro 10, Cosmar or Nutra Nail- B1G50% off - Limit 4

Dove hair care- $7/2 and get $1 UP- Limit 4
$0.75 Dove hair care cpn- 06/26 RP

Conair dryers, curling irons, straighteners or beard & mustache trimmers- $5 UP when you buy $25 or $10 UP when you buy $35- Limit 2

Tigi, Bedhead or catwalk hair care- $5 UP

$3 UP when you buy $10 Optimum care or Dark & Lovely hair care- Limit 2

$5 UP when you buy $20 Conair brushesm combs or rollers- Limit 2

Prevacid- $21.99 and get $5 UP- Limit 4
$7/2 Prevacid cpn- 07/17 SS
$3 Prevacid cpn- 07/17 SS

Claritin- $21.99 and get $2 UP- Limit 2

Citrucel- $11.99 and get $2 UP- Limit 4
$1.50 Citrucel cpn- 05/01 RP

Nicorette Lozenges- $39.99 and get $5 UP- Limit 4

Ky Intense, Yours & Mine, Intrigue or Kissables- $5 UP- Limit 3
$2 KY cpn- 07/24 SS

Centrum- $1 UP- Limit 4
USe $3 in ad cpn
$2 Centrum Silver cpn- 06/196 RP
$5/2 Centrum Silver cpn- 05/15 RP
$2 Centrum Silver cpn- 05/15 RP

ProFoot foot care- $15/3 and get $10 SCR

Optive eye drops, Refresh tears, Refresh plus- $1 UP
Use $3 in ad cpn
$3/2 Represh cpn- 06/26 SS
$1 Refresh cpn- 06/26 SS

$2 UP when you buy 2 Rite Aid maxi, liners or tampons- B1G 50% off

Dial or Coast bar soap, Dial or Tone bodywash, Dial Nutriskin lotion or Dial liquid or gold refill- $3.99 and get $1 UP- Limit 4

Listerine Pockerpaks or Reach toothbrush- $2.99 and get $1 UP- Limit 2
$0.50 Listerine Pocketpaks cpn- 04/17 SS
$2/2 Reach toothbrush cpn- 05/08 SS
$1 Reach toothbrush cpn- 04/17 SS

Luvs family pack or Huggies goodnites mega pack- $16.99 and get $2 UP- Limit 2

Nestle Purelife water- $4.49 and get $0.75 ECB- Limit 2

7UP or Diet 7UP- $12/3 and get $3 UP

Mead Composition notebooks- $1.98/3 and get $1 UP- Limit 2

Duracell- $9.88 and get $1 UP- Limit 2
$0.50 Duracell cpn- 07/03 P&G

Friday, July 22, 2011

Walgreens deals for the week of 07/24/2011

** We live in a test market, so we have a Walgreens Rewards card that tracks points to use to get rewards- so we don't get alot of RR's- as some areas do- instead we get Bonus Points**

Coke 12pk cans- $12/3- Buy 3 and get 3X points

Scott bathroom tissue- $7.49- Buy 2 and get 3X points
$1 Scott extra soft bathroom tissue cpn- 06/19 SS

Cafe W Frozen appetizers and sandwiches- $5/2- Buy 4 and get 3X points

Planters Nuts- $6/2- Buy 2 and get 10X points

Twizzlers- $3/2- Buy 2 and get 300 Bonus points
$1/3 Twizzlers cpn- 06/26 SS
$0.50 Twizzlers cpn- 06/26 SS

Hersheys, Mars or Nestle Snack or Fun size- $6/2 - Buy 2 and get 5X points

Buy 4 of the following and get 4X points
Assorted school supplies- $0.99
Select Binders- B1G1Free
Licensed or Designer school supplies- B1G1Free
Backpack or Messenger bag- $9.99

Sony Recordable Media- $4.99- Buy 2 and get 3X points

Kodak fun saver- $4.99 and get 3X points

Perfection tampons- $1.50 and get $1.50 RR

Buy 2 of the following and get 3X points:
Walgreens skin care, Feminine care, foot care, nutritional shakes, first aid, pain relievers, antacids, pill crushers, cutters or containers- B1G 50% off

Certainty Protective undergarments- $15.99- Buy 2 and get 2X points

True2go blood glucose monitor- $9.99 and get a mail in rebate in the box for $9.99

Scunci no damage hair elastics- $3/2- Buy 2 and get 40X points

Coppertone or Bain de Soleil sun care- $9.99 and get 9X points
$1 Coppertone cpn- 06/26 SS

Schick Intuition or Quattro razor or refills- $8.99 and get $3 RR
$2 Intuition or Quattro for Women razor or refill cpn- 07/24 SS
$2 Intuition razor or refill cpn- 06/26 SS

Loreal EverSleek, Strong or Pure hair care- $5.99 and get 1000 Bonus points
$2 Loreal EverPure, Strong or Sleek hair care cpn- 07/24 RP
$2 Loreal EverPure, Strong or Sleek treatment cpn- 07/24 RP
$1 Loreal EverPure, Strong or Sleek hair care cpn- 06/19 RP
$1 Loreal EverPure, Strong or Sleek treatment cpn- 06/19 RP

Edge or Skintimate shave cream or gel- $1.99 with in ad cpn- Buy 4 and get 4X points
$0.55 Edge cpn- 07/24 SS
$1 Skintimate cream cpn- 07/24 SS
$0.55 Skintimate gel cpn- 07/24 SS

Speed or Lady Speed Stick- $1.99 with in ad cpn- Buy 4 and get 4X points
$0.50 Speed or Lady Speed Stick cpn- 07/24 SS

Loreal Healthy Look Creme or Root Rescue- $5.99 and get 3X points
$2 Loreal Healthy Look cpn- 07/24 RP
$2 Loreal Healthy Look cpn- 06/19 RP
$1 Loreal Root Rescue cpn- 06/26 RP

Opti-Free Express, Replenish, Systane drops or 2pk Ultra drops- $15.99 and get 5X points
$2 Systane cpn- 07/24 RP

Den Tek Comfort Clean Flosser- $2.99 and get 20X points

Crest 3D white or Pro-Health toothpaste or Oral B Indicator toothbrush- $4.98/2 and get $3 RR
$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 07/03 P&G
$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 06/05 P&G
$2 Oral B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage or 2 Indicator toothbrushes cpn- 07/03 P&G

Wal-Fex- $9.99 and get $3 RR

Viactiv Calcium- Buy 2 and get 3X points
$3 Viactiv in ad cpn
$2 Viactiv cpn- 05/08 SS

Metamucil- $12.99 and get $1 RR
$1 Metamucil cpn- 07/03 P&G
$2 Metamucil cpn- 06/05 P&G
Zegerid- $22.99 and get 5X points
$3 Zegerid cpn- 06/12 SS

Prilosec- $18.99 and get $2 RR
$1 Prilosec cpn- 06/05 P&G

Housewares- $2- Buy 3 and get 3X points

Irish Spring deodorant or bodywash- $6/2- Buy 2 and get 20X points
$1 Irish Spring deodorant cpn- 07/24 SS
$0.50 Irish Spring bodywash cpn- 07/24 SS

Omeprazole- $19.99 and get Free $10 Visa mail in rebate form at checkout

Bounty paper towels- $5.49 and get $1 RR
$0.75 Bounty cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1 Bounty Basic cpn- 06/12 RP
$0.25 Bounty cpn- 06/05 P&G

Allegra, Claritin or Zyrtec- $18.99- Buy 3 and get 3X points
$4 Zyrtec cpn- 04/10 RP

CVS deals for the week of 07/24/2011

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 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 gas card on the following:
CVS sun care- B1G50% off
Aussie or Herbal Essence- $4.97/2
$3 Herbal Essence styler when you buy product cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1 Aussie or Herbal Essence cpn- 06/12 RP
CVS value size vitamins- B1G1Free
Scott bathroom tissue- $7.49
$1 Scott extrra soft cpn- 06/19 SS
Duracell- $10/2
$0.50 Duracell cpn- 07/03 P&G
M&Ms- $6/2
Waggin' Train dog treats- $9.99
$1 Waggin' Train dog treats cpn- 07/10 SS
Colgate Total Advanced, 2in1, Total or MaxFresh toothpaste- $5/2
$0.75 Colgate Total, Max, Sensitive, Proclinical toothpaste cpn- 07/24 SS
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 07/24 SS
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 07/10 SS
Arm & Hammer laundry detergent- $7/2
$1/2 Arm & Hammer laundry cpn- 07/24 SS
Hershey big bag- $5.49
Dum Dum pops or Wonka mix ups- $4.99
Snickers fun size- $5/2
Mars chocolate king size- B2G1Free
Dentyne, Stride or Trident- $4/2
Lotrimin or Tinactin- B1G50% off
Claritin- $9.99
Clairol Natural Instincts- $6.99
$5/2 Clairol hair color cpn- 07/17 SS
$1 Clairol hair color cpn- 07/17 SS
$1 Clairol hair color cpn- 07/03 P&G
$2 Clairol Natural Instincts cpn- 06/12 RP
$3 Clairol Vibrant Natural Instincts cpn- 06/12 RP

Bounty 8pk- $7.99 and get $1 ECB- Limit 4
$0.25 Bounty cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1 Bounty Basic cpn- 06/12 RP
$0.25 Bounty cpn- 06/05 P&G

Cheeze-Its snack mix, Corn Nuts, Corn Nuts chips, Keebler crackers, Nabisco cookies or crackers- $5/4 and get $1 ECB
$1/2 Nabisco crackers or cookies cpn- 06/19 SS

PaperMate pens- $1.99 and get $1.99 ECB

Spend $15 Five Star notebooks or binders and get $5 ECB

Brita 3pk pitcher filters- $14.99 and get $5 ECB

Spend $15 and get $5 ECB Loreal cosmetics
$3 Loreal Double Extend Eye Illuminator mascara or liner cpn- 07/24 RP
$2 Loreal Paris eye cpn- 07/24 RP
$1 Loreal Paris eye cpn- 06/19 RP

$5 ECB when you buy 2 Artificial nails

Spend $10 Almay cosmetics and get $$4 ECB- Limit 2
$1 Almay cosmetic cpn- 06/26 SS

$5 ECB when you buy La Roche-Posay Anthelios

Spend $20 and get $5 ECB Lumene
$4 Lumene cpn- 06/19 SS

$5 ECB when you buy 2 Neutrogena cleansers
$1 Neutrogena men cpn- 06/12 RP
$1 Neutrogena naturals cleanser cpn- 05/08 SS

Olay Regenerist kits, treatments or All Definity facial care- $24.99 and get $5 ECB
$3 Olay Pro-X, Regenerist or Total Effects facial moisturizer or cleaner cpn- 07/03 P&G
$3 Olay Regenerist moisturizer or cleanser cpn- 06/05 P&G

$5 ECB when you buy 2 Loreal EverPure, Strong or Sleek hair care
$2 Loreal EverPure, Strong or Sleek hair care cpn- 07/24 RP
$2 Loreal EverPure, Strong or Sleek treatment cpn- 07/24 RP
$1 Loreal EverPure, Strong or Sleek hair care cpn- 06/19 RP
$1 Loreal EverPure, Strong or Sleek treatment cpn- 06/19 RP

Spend $20 and get $10 ECB Playtex & Schick products
Schick Quattro Titanium refills or disposable razors
$2 Titanium refills cpn- 07/24 SS
$2 Titamium razor cpn- 07/24 SS
$1 Quattro for Women or disposables cpn- 07/24 SS
Schick Hydro 3 or 5 razor or refills- $7.99
$2 Hydro refill cpn- 06/12 SS
$4 Hydro razor cpn- 06/12 SS

Schick Intuition razor or refills
$2 Intuition or Quattro for Women razor or refill cpn- 07/24 SS
$4.50 Intuition refill 6ct cpn- 06/26 SS
$2 Intuition razor or refill cpn- 06/26 SS
Edge or Skintamate shave gel or cream- $2.49
$0.55 Edge cpn- 07/24 SS
$1 Skintimate cream cpn- 07/24 SS
$0.55 Skintimate gel cpn- 07/24 SS
Playtex gentle glide or sport
$2.50/2 Playtex gentle glide cpn- 06/19 SS

$3 ECB when you buy 3 of the following:
Softsoap liquid or foaming hand soap- $2
$0.35 Softsoap liquid hand soap cpn- 07/24 SS
Softsoap bodywash- $3
$0.50 Softsoap bodywash cpn- 07/24 SS
Irish Spring deodorant or bodywash- $7/2
$1 Irish Sprig deodorant cpn- 07/24 SS
$0.50 Irish Spring bodywash or bar soap cpn- 07/24 SS
Irish Spring or Mennon 3pk bar soap, Speed stick or Lady Speed stick- $2.79
$0.50 Irish Spring bodywash or bar soap cpn- 07/24 SS
$0.50 Speed or Lady Speed Stick cpn- 07/24 SS

Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste- $4.49 and get $1.50 ECB- Limit 2
$0.75 Colgate Total, Max, Sensitive, Proclinical toothpaste cpn- 07/24 SS
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 07/24 SS
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 07/10 SS

U by Kotex- $3.49 and get $2 ECB
$1 U by Kotex cpn- 07/24 SS

Prilosec- $24.99 and get $5 ECB
$1 Prilosec cpn- 06/05 P&G

Omeprazole- $14.99 and get $2 ECB

Align Starter- $11.99 and get $2 ECB

Spend $25 and get $10 ECB BrainStrong 30-90 ct

Spend $20 and get $10 ECB Tums, Fiber Choice or Beano
$1/2 Tums cpn- 06/26 RP

Alcon Systane drops, Systane Ultra, Opti-Free twin pack- $14.99 and get $5 ECB
$2 Systane cpn- 07/24 RP
$3 Opti-Free Preplenish twin pack cpn- 07/24 RP

Bausch & Lomb Renu Sensitive- $7.89 and get $6 ECB
$2 Renu Fresh or Sensitive solution cpn- 06/12 SS

KY Kissable, Yours & Mine or Intrigue- $19.99 and get $4 ECB
$2 KY cpn- 07/24 SS

$2 ECB when you buy Bengay or Precise
$3 Bengay cpn- 06/19 RP
$3 Bengay cpn- 05/22 RP
$3 Precise cpn- 06/12 RP
$2 Precise cpn- 05/08 SS

Crest or Oral B- Pro-Health, Scope outlast, 3D white, rinse, or satin floss- $2.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 2
$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 07/03 P&G
$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 06/05 P&G
$0.75 Crest rinse cpn- 07/03 P&G
$0.75 Crest rinse cpn- 06/05 P&G
$0.75 Oral B Floss cpn- 07/03 P&G
$0.75 Oral B Satin floss cpn- 06/05 P&G

Pampers Baby Dry, Swaddlers or Cruisers- $18.99 and get $1 ECB
$1.50/2 Pampers cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1.50 Swaddlers or Cruisers cpn- 06/05 P&G
$1.50 Pampers cpn- 06/05 P&G

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Starbucks Treat Receipt

I stopped at Starbucks (Mmmmmm) and the cashier showed me my receipt and explained to me that through Sept 5th, if you make a purchase before 2 pm, keep your receipt and come back after 2pm the same day, show your receipt and receive a cold Grande beverage of your choice for only $2.

Sorry the receipt is so crinkly- it was in my pocket.

Lowes Build & Grow

Saturday, June 23rd, Lowes is doing a Build & Grow clinic where your child can build these really neat binoculars.  Nathan is so excited about this clinic and has been counting down:)

To attend this free clinic at Lowes- simply go to the Lowes Build and Grow clinic website and sign up.  Then print out the form, sign it and bring it in.  Also if you have never gone before, the kids get an awesome little apron and goggles.  Each clinic they attend, they earn a badge which you sew to their apron.  It is a really cool experience that the kids as well as adults enjoy.  Nathan really enjoys one on one daddy time:)

Tide Facebook Giveaway

Tide will be giving away Tide Stain release at 3pm, Friday, July 22nd on their facebook page.  If you have missed out in the past on this giveaway, go ahead and Like them now and then tomorrow at 3pm EST, sign up to receive Tide Stain Release.

The last giveaway they did for the Tide Stain Release pacs, I thought I was signing up for a free sample.  I was pleasantly surprised when I got a full size product.

Huggies Snug & Dry Samples

You can request a sample of Huggies Snug & dry from both Target and Walmart:
Target

Walmart

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

My Shopping day :)

I think I did pretty good this week.  Here are the details for this week's shopping trip:

Martins
$1- Tic Tacs
$1- Tic Tacs
$2.50- Milo dog treats
$2.50- Milo dog treats
$2.00- Luigi Italian Ice
$2.00- Luigi Italian Ice
$0.50- Reduced bread
$0.74- Reduced honey wheat bread
$12.24 before coupons
-$1.00 Tic Tac cpn- 06/12 RP
-$0.70 Tic Tac cpn- 06/12 RP
-$0.30 coupon doubled to $1
-$1.50 Milo dog treat cpn- 06/26 RP
-$1.50 Milo dog treat cpn- 06/26 RP
-$0.50 Luigi ice cpn- 06/26 RP
-$0.50- coupon doubled to $1
-$0.50- Luigi ice cpn - 06/26 RP-(I forgot that Martins will only double first coupon and second coupon is face value)
$6.13- Grand Total with tax

CVS

$3.49- Pantene shampoo
$3.48- Pantene conditioner
$3.88- Dial bar soap
$1.99- Crest w/ baking soda & peroxide
$1.99- Crest w/ baking soda & peroxode
$1.99- Oral B Indicator toothbrush
$1.99- Oral B Indicator toothbrush
$9.99- Gillette Fusion power razor
$28.80 before coupons
-$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 07/03 P&G
-$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 06/05 P&G
-$3.00/2- Pantene cpn-  06/19 SS
-$2.00/2- Oral B Indicator toothbrushes- 07/03 P&G
-$4.00- Gillette Fusion razor- 06/05 P&G
-$15.99 ECB's
$3.75- Grand total after tax and got back $11 ECB's & $1 Spring Spending ECB:)

Walmart
$1.98- Frozen broccoli
$2.24- lunchmeat
$9.87- 3 gallons skim milk
$3.28- 2 Welchs grape juice
$2.36- 2 cans White Albacore tuna- (normally I don't purchase the Albacore tuna but my son accidentally picked up the wrong cans and I didn't think to double check them before he put them in the cart.  I was quite shocked when I saw the receipt and it said $1.18 a can- YIKES!!)
$3.00- Lucky Charms
$1.08- 3 boxes Mac & cheese
$1.68- Welchs grape jam
$1.92- Flour
$1.33- 3 lbs bananas
$7.97- Baby wipe refills
$40.37 after tax

Not too bad this week and if I can spend $42 or less next week, I will have only spent $200 for this month in groceries:)  Even though we only had to buy for 3 weeks this month as we were on vacation and used our vacation budget for groceries.

July Spending has been updated:)

Monday, July 18, 2011

Menu plan for the week of 07/18/2011

Breakfast
Banana Bread
Baked Oatmeal
PB Toast and Yogurt
Homemade oatmeal packets
waffles
pancakes

Lunch
Turkey, ham, grilled cheese, tuna fish, egg salad. or PB&J sandwich
Popcorn or Tortilla chip with salsa
Banana

Dinner
Chicken Primavera over pasta with homemade bread
Baked chicken, rice & veggies
Mac & cheese with tuna & broccoli
Pancakes & turkey bacon
Ramen  & grilled cheese
Pasta with spaghetti sauce & veggies
Leftovers

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Rite Aid deals for the week of 07/17/2011

**Please remember that Rite Aid allows you to use 1 manufactures cpn and 1 Rite Aid cpn and 1 Video Value cpn together on 1 item:) **

Duracell- $5.77 and get $1 UP- Limit 2
$0.50 Duracell cpn- 07/03 P&G

Depends or Poise- $12.97 and get $3 UP- Limit 2

First Response- $12.99 and get $3 UP- Limit 3

Buy Rite Aid TrueTest blood glucose strips and get TrueResult monitor FREE and get $10 UP

Claritin- $17.99 and get $2 UP

Zantac- $7.99 and get $2 UP- Limit 4
$1 Zantac cpn- 06/26 SS
$1 Zantac cpn- 05/08 SS

Prevacid- $24.99 and get $5 UP- Limit 4
$7/2 Prevacid cpn- 07/17 SS
$3 Prevacid cpn- 07/17 SS

Clear Care Solution, Genteal or Zaditor twin pack- $16.99 and get $4 UP -Limit 2
$1.50 GenTeal cpn- 07/17 SS
$1.50 GenTeal cpn- 05/08 SS
$3 Zaditor cpn- 05/08 SS
$3 Zaditor cpn- 03/17 SS

Benefiber, Gas-X or Ex-Lax Max- $12.99 and get $3 SCR
$1 Benefiber cpn- 07/17 SS
$1 Gas X cpn- 07/17 SS

Playtex- $6.99 and get $1 UP- Limit 4
$2.50/2 Playtex gentle glide cpn- 06/19 SS

Pampers Cruiser Jumbo- $9.99 and get $4 UP- Limit 2
$1.50/2 Pampers diapers cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1.50 Pampers Swaddlers, Cruisers or Extra Protection cpn- 06/05 P&G
$1.50 Pampers cpn- 06/05 P&G

Buy $25 and get $5 UP from the following:
Buy Gillette Good News, Custom Plus or Daisy disposable and get FREE Gillette Foamy shave cream
Buy Gillette ProGlide or Fusion refill and get FREE Fusion shave gel or Fusion ProSeries skin care
$2 Gillette ProGlide refill cpn- 07/03 P&G
$4 Gillette Fusion refill cpn- 07/036 P&G
Crest regular, Tartar Control or Baking Soda toothpaste or Oral B Indictaor toothbrush- $1.99

$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 07/03 P&G
$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 06/05 P&G
$2 Oral B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage or 2 Indicator toothbrushes cpn- 07/03 P&G
Crest toothpaste, 3D rinse, Oral B CrossAction toothbrush, floss or picks- $2.99 and get $1.50 UPSecret Clinical or Gillette Clinical deorant- $6.99
$1/2 Secret cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1 Secrert Clinical cpn- 06/05 P&G
$2 Gillette deodorant cpn- 07/03 P&G
B1G1FREE Gillette deodorant cpn- 05/15 RP

$2 SCR Tugaboos wipes 360 ct- B1G 50% off

Buy $10 and get $3 UP Rite Aid maxi pads, tampons or pantiliners- B1G 50% off- Limit 4

Rite Aid Mens 3 or 5 blade razor or refill or Womens 5 blade razor or refill- $5.99 and get $3 UP- Limit 4

Revlon ColorSilk- $6/2 and get $1 UP- Limit 3
$1/2 Revlon Colorsilk cpn- 06/26 SS

FX Wild, Harvest Styler or Renpure- $5.99 and get $2 UP- Limit 3

$10 UP when you buy $30 Neutrogena skin care, bath, sun care or cosmetics- Limit 2
$1 Neutrogena sun care cpn- 06/12 RP
$1 Neutrogena men cpn- 06/12 RP
$1 Neutrogena natural cleanser cpn- 05/08 SS
$1 Neutrogena sun care cpn- 05/08 SS

$5 UP when you buy $10 Conair or Scunci accessories

Samy fat foam- $8.99 and get $5 UP- Limit 2

got 2b stylers or Salon Grafix hairspray, mousse or gel- $4.99 and get $2 UP- Limit 3

$10 UP when you buy $30 Loreal skin, sun care or EverStrong, Sleek or Pure
Loreal skin or sun care- 25% off
$1 Loreal skin care cpn- 07/10 RP
Loreal EverPure, Sleek or Strong- $5.99
$3 Loreal EerPure, Sleek or Strong cpn- 06/19 RP

$5 UP when you buy $10 Nair- Limit 4

$5 UP when you buy $20 Bikini Zone, Scar Zone, Nutra Nail, Plus White, Cherry Vanilla fragrance or Hair Off- Limit 3

$2 UP when you buy6 Carex home health care products- 25% off- Limit 4

Homedics Percussion massager or Memory Foam Contour Pillow- $29.99 and get $5 UP -Limit 4

$1 UP when you buy $6 Rite Aid dose aid products- B1G 50% off -Limit 4

$2 Up when you buy Lotrimin or Tinactin- Limit 4
Tena- $12.99 and get $3 UP- Limit 4
$1 Tena cpn- 04/17 SS

Vivitar  Digital Video Recorder with flip style viewer- $24.99 and get $5 UP- Limit 2

Fujifilm ditigal camera- $74.99 and get $5 UP- Limit 2

Murphy oil soap, Suavitel fabric softener or Resolve Spray 'N Wash- $4/2 and get $1 UP- Limit 3
$0.50 Resolve pretreat cpn- 07/17 SS
$0.50 Resolve pretreat cpn- 06/05 SS

Mucinex- 12.99 and get $2 UP

Gatorade. Lipton tea, Aquafina or Sobe Lifewater- $5/5 and get $1 UP- Limit 2

$5 UP when you buy $15 Coppertone- Limit 4
$1 Coppertone cpn- 06/26 RP

Pepsi 12pk cans- $10.98/3 and get $3 UP- Limit 2

$10 UP when you buy $25 Colgate toothpaste, Max or Total toothbrush, Softsoap and Irish Spring bodywash, Speed Stick deodorant or Irish Spring
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 07/10 SS
bar soap- $5/2

Walgreens deals for the week of 07/17/2011

** We live in a test market, so we have a Walgreens Rewards card that tracks points to use to get rewards- so we don't get alot of RR's- as some areas do- instead we get Bonus Points**

Buy 10 and get 10X points from the following:
10pk Penway pencils, 5pk Paper Mate mechanical pencils- $0.19
1 subject notebook or 24pk crayons- $0.39
1 in binder, glue, glue sticks, sheet protectors or tab dividers- $0.49

Tide- $12.99 and get 250 Bonus points
$2 Tide powder cpn- 07/17 SS
$0.50 Tide cpn- 07/03 P&G
$0.35 Tide cpn- 06/05 P&G

Chicken of the Sea pink salmon- $1.99 with in ad cpn- Buy 2 and get 100 Bonus points

Chicken of the Sea white tuna- $0.89 with in ad cpn- Buy 2 and get 100 Bonus points

Salt or Baking Soda- $1/2 with in ad cpn- Buy 2 and get 100 Bonus points

Deerfield farms seasonings- $0.79 with in ad cpn- Buy 2 and get 100 Bonus points

Lindt Lindor Truffles, Starburst, Skittles, Hershey pieces minis or drops- $6/2- Buy 2 and get 250 Bonus points

Sharpie pens or markers- $3.99- Buy 2 and get 2X points

Duracell- $3.99 and get 100 Bonus points
$0.50 Duracell cpn- 07/03 P&G

Select Clean & Clear skin care and bodywash- B1G 50% off- Buy 2 and get 2X points

Schick disposable razors- $5.99 and get $2 RR
$1 Schick disposable razor cpn- 07/17 SS
B1G1Free Schick disposable razor cpn- 06/26 SS
$1 Schick disposable razor cpn- 06/19 SS

ProClinical, Total Advanced or Gum Defense Colgate toothpaste or Total toothbrush- $4/2- Buy 2 and get 4X points
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 07/10 SS

Listerine- $4.99 and get 150 Bonus points
$0.50 Listerine cpn- 05/22 RP
$0.50 Listerine cpn- 04/17 SS

Buy $25 and get $5 RR from the following:
Gillette Venus, Secret Clinical or Clairol Perfect 10- $8.99
$1/2 Secret deo cpn- 07/03  P&G
$1 Secret Clinical cpn- 06/05 P&G
$5/2 Clairol cpn- 07/17 SS
$1 Clairol cpn- 07/17 SS
$1 Clairol cpn- 07/03 P&G
$3 Clairol Perfect 10 cpn- 07/03 P&G
Pampers wipes- 2.49
Pampers Jumbo- $9.99
$1.50/2 Pampers diapers cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1.50 Pampers Swaddlers, Cruisers or Extra Protection cpn- 06/05 P&G
$1.50 Pampers cpn- 06/05 P&G

Salon Selectives- $3- Buy 3 and get 3X points

Clairol Natural Instincts- $12/2 and get $2 RR
$5/2 Clairol cpn- 07/17 SS
$1 Clairol cpn- 07/17 SS
$1 Clairol cpn- 07/03 P&G
$2 Clairol Natural Instincts cpn- 06/12 RP
$3 Clairol Natural Instincts Vibrant cpn- 06/12 RP

Olay Regenerist skin care- $22.99 and get $4 RR
$3 Olay Regenerist cleaner or moisturizer cpn- 07/03 P&G
$3 Olay Regenerist facial moisturizer or cleanser cpn- 06/05 P&G

Dove lotion, deodorant, bodywash or 6pk bar soap or Degree deodorant- $12/2 and get $4 RR
$1 Dove bodywash cpn- 06/26 RP
$0.75 Dove beauty bars cpn- 06/26 RP
$0.75 Dove deodorant or body mist cpn- 06/26 RP

Stayfree, carefree or OB- $3.99- Buy 2 and get 300 Bonus points
B1G1Free Stayfree cpn- 06/26 SS
$0.50 Carefree cpn- 06/26 SS

Prilosec- $24.99 and get $5 RR
$1 Prilosec cpn- 06/05 P&G

Finest Natural Glucosamine supplements- B1G1Free- Buy 2 and get 250 Bonus points

Wal-Fex- $9.99 and get $3 RR

Walgreens pain relief- $5- Buy 5 and get 5X points

Certainty protective undergarments- B1G 50% off - Buy 2 and get 250 Bonus points

Band Aid or Neosporin- B1G 50% off- Buy 2 and get 4X points
$0.50 Band Aid or Neosporin cpn- 06/12 RP
$1.50/2 Band Aid AND Neosporin cpn- 06/12 RP
$1.50/2 Band Aid AND Neosporin cpn- 05/15 RP

Accu Check Aviva- $14.99 and get $14.99 Mail in rebate

Capzasin HP or Zostrix HP- $9.99- Buy 2 and get 500 Bonus points
$1 Capzasin cpn- 05/01 SS
$5 Zostrix diabetic pain cream cpn- 07/10 SS

Drano, Shout color catchers, Scrubbing Bubbles 6pk toilet gels, Auto Shower refill, foamer, Pledge fabric sweeper, wipes or spray- $7/2 and get $1 RR
$0.55 Shout cpn- 07/10 SS

Brita on the go bottle- $7.99 and get $2 cpn at checkout for Brita replacement filters

Ziploc- $4/2- Buy 2 and get 4X points

Walgreens sun care- B1G 50% off- Buy 2 and get 5X points

Folgers coffee- $8.99- Buy 2 and get 500 Bonus points
$0.25 Folgers cpn- 07/10 RP
$1/2 Folgers cpn- 07/10 RP
$1.50/2 Folgers cpn- 05/22 RP
$0.25 Folgers cpn- 05/22 RP

Mitchum- $6/2 and get $4 RR
$0.75 Mitchum Advanced control cpn- 06/12 SS

CVS deals for the week of 07/17/2011

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 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 gas card from the following:
Summer toys, pools, swim, fashion, picnic, BBQ accessories, Select coolers, chairs, etc- Starting at $1.99
M&M's- $6/2
Kleenex- B1G1Free
$0.50/3 Kleenex cpn- 07/17 SS
Nature Valley or General Mills- $5/2
$0.75/2 Nature Valley granola bar cpn- 07/17 SS
$1/2 General Mills Cheerios cpn- 07/17 SS
$1/2 General Mills Total cpn- 07/17 SS
$0.50 General Mills Cheerios cpn- 06/26 SS
$1/2 General Mills cereal cpn- 06/19 SS
Ultra Tide or Gain- $11.97
$0.50 Tide cpn- 07/03 P&G
$0.35 Tide cpn- 06/05 P&G
$0.50 Gain cpn- 07/10 RP
Scott Choose a size paper towels 16pk- $4.77
$1 Scott paper towel cpn- 06/19 SS
Cottonelle or Ultra- $8.99
$0.75 Cottonelle cpn- 07/17 SS
Gatorade Recover, Monster or Starbucks- $4/2
Gold Emblem chips or Poland Springs water- $4/2
Swedish Fish or Sour Patch- $5.98/2
Nescafe Tasters Choice- $6.99
Gold Emblem spices or Kraft Easy Mac, Deluxe or Velveeta dinner- B1G1Free
Ice Breakers ice cubes- $6/2
Dentyne Ice or Trident- $6/2
Lindsay Olives or Green Giant green beans, corn or peas- $5/4
All Neutrogena cleansers- B1G 50% off
$1 Neutrogena mens cpn- 06/12 RP
$1 Neutrogena Naturals cleansers cpn- 05/08 SS
Clairol Nice 'N Easy Root Touchup- $5.99
$5/2 Clairol cpn- 07/17 SS
$1 Clairol cpn- 07/17 SS
$1 Clairol cpn- 07/03 P&G
Mitchum- $1.99
$0.75 Mitchum Advanced control cpn- 06/12 SS

Pantene- $6.97/2 and get $2 ECB
$1/2 Pantene cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1/2 Pantene cpn- 06/26 SS
$3/2 Pantene cpn- 06/19 SS
$1/2 Pantene cpn- 06/05 P&G

Edy, Haagen Dazs or Nestle- $10/3 and get $3 ECB

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

Lipton Ice, Gatorade or Aquafina- $2.99 and get $1 ECB

Spend $15 and get $5 ECB Cover Girl cosmetics
$2.50/2 Cover Girl cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1 Cover Girl cpn- 07/03 P&G
$5/2 NatureLuxe cpn- 06/05 P&G
$1 Cover Girl cpn- 06/05 P&G

Spend $10 and get $3 ECB Rimmel cosmetics

Dial or Tone bodywash or Dial bar soap- $3.88 and get $1 ECB

$5 ECB when you buy La Roche- Posay Anthelios

Olay Regenerist or Total Effects- $18.99 and get $3 ECB
$3 Olay Regenerist or Total Effects cleaner or moisturizer cpn- 07/03 P&G
$3 Olay Regenerist facial moisturizer or cleanser cpn- 06/05 P&G

Spend $15 and get $5 ECB Clean & Clear

Spend $15 and get $5 ECB Garnier Fructis- $10/3
$1 Garnier Fructis hair care cpn- 06/05 RP
$1 Garnier Fructis hair care cpn- 05/01 RP

Gillette Fusion ProGlide, Venus, ProSkin, Embrace or Spa Breeze- $9.99 and get $4 ECB
$2 Gillette ProGlide cpn- 07/03 P&G
$4 Gilette ProGlide cpn- 06/05 P&G

$2 ECB when you buy Colgate multipack manual toothbrushes or toothpaste twin pack
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 07/10 SS

$2 ECB when you buy Gillette cartridges or shave gel
$4 Gillette Fusion refill cpn- 07/03 P&G
$3 Gillette Mach 3 refills cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1 Gillette ProGlide or Fusion shave prep cpn- 06/05 P&G

Zantac- $8.99 and get $5 ECB
$1 Zantac cpn- 06/26 SS
$1 Zantac cpn- 05/08 SS

Prilosec- $24.99 and get $5 ECB- Limit 2
$1 Prilosec cpn- 06/05 P&G

Align- $35.99 and get $7 ECB- Limit 2

Spend $20 and get $10 ECB on the following:
Benefiber- $9.99
$1 Benefiber cpn- 07/17 SS
Gas-X- $5.49
$1 Gas-X cpn- 07/17 SS
Maalox- $5.49
$2.50/2 Maalox cpn- 07/17 SS
$1 Maalox cpn- 07/17 SS
Prevacid- $11.49
$7/2 Prevacid cpn- 07/17 SS
$3 Prevacid cpn- 07/17 SS

Select Natures Bounty- $5.99 and get $2 ECB
$1 Nature Bounty vitamin or supplement cpn- 07/10 RP
$1 Nature Bounty vitamin or supplement cpn- 06/05 RP

Nature Made COQ10, Cholestoff, Fish oil or Vitamin C- $19.99 and get $10 ECB
$1 Nature Bounty vitamin or supplement cpn- 07/10 RP
$1 Nature Bounty vitamin or supplement cpn- 06/05 RP

Genteal, Zaditor, Clear Care or Aquify- $14.79 and get $3 ECB
$1.50 GenTeal cpn- 07/17 SS
$1.50 GenTeal cpn- 05/08 SS
$3 Zaditor cpn- 05/08 SS
$3 Zaditor cpn- 03/17 SS

Mederma- $18.99 and get $4 ECB

Spend $7 and get $3 ECB Benadryl, Aveeno or Caladryl
$2 Benadryl cpn- 06/19 RP
$1 Benadryl cpn- 05/15 RP
$1 Caladryl cpn- 06/19 RP

Crest baking soda with peroxoide, cavity, tartar control, cool gel, with scope or childrens toothpaste- $1.99 and get $1 ECB- Limit 2
$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 07/03 P&G
$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 06/05 P&G

Oral B Indicator toothbrush- $1.99 and get $1 ECB- Limit 2
$2 Oral B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage or 2 Indicator toothbrushes cpn- 07/03 P&G

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Monthly spending for July

Here is where I will keep a list of our spending for the month of July.  Lets see if I can do any better than last month's spending- even though I didn't do too terribly bad in June :)  Remember our monthly budget is $400 for everything including animal food 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.

 07/02/2011
$78.65- Walmart- (vacation budget)
$2.40- Lowes foods- (vacation budget)

07/08/2011
$25.40- Walmart- (vacation budget)

07/12/2011
$87- Walmart
$8.65- Martins
$10.35- Dollar Tree
$1.73- Kroger

07/18/2011
$3.75- CVS and got $12 ECBs :)
$6.13- Martins
$40.37- Walmart

07/252011
$71.24- Walmart
$1.02- Walmart
$2.05- Martins
$1.28- Target
$2.73- CVS and got back $7.99 ECBs

$247.76- running total for July
$106.45- Vacation food total- we had budgeted $100 for food

Not too bad this month- we had $150 leftover from this month and used $90 for Nathan's birthday, new shoes and a book trip to Goodwill and Salvation Army.  We were able to stick $60 in our leftover grocery  budget envelope:)  Let's see how we do next month.

2011 Goals Updated- July

Our 2011 Goals- Review of June: 

1) To not eat out or at least to not pay out of pocket, with the exception of tips.  If you want to treat the family to a meal out, we will make sure we have a gift card to cover all of us.- We did great with this goal and didn't eat out any in June-YEA!!




2) Pay off 1 credit card- So super excited- we wrote out the final check to pay off this credit card 04/05/2011- WOOHOO:)  Cross off list:)

3) Not to use any of our credit cards for 2011.  To pay cash for everything.- I did use my credit cards 2 times in June.  Am determined not to touch my credit cards for the month of July.


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.- We spent $335 for the month of June and were able to put $65 away.

5) To create a monthly meal plan for our family, to purchase most of our groceries at the beginning of the month (with the exception of fresh fruits, veggies, milk and other perishible items) and do more freezer cooking- all while staying below our current grocery budget.- Doing well with creating monthly menu plans.  No bulk shopping this month as we are eating out of the pantry and freezer.

6) Unclutter the house and become more organized:)- This goal didn't go well for us this month- hope to get more motivated in July.

7) Lose weight- I need to get motivated to lose this baby weight.- I was so excited about the exercise challenge and am doing well with this goal.

8) Morning devotions, prayer time and more bible reading- Doing great with this goal

9) Monthly date night with hubby- whether we go out or stay at home, pop popcorn and rent a movie- didn't do the whole date night with hubby in June :( 

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- Didn't do this in June either.

11) Not to use our dryer to save on electricity and lower our electricity bill- Did great with not using the dryer.  The weather has been so beautiful and the clothes are being hung on the clothesline:)

12)  We want to unclutter, which goes with #6, sell unwanted items, pay off as many credit cards as possible- 1 at a time, which goes with #2, find a bigger house and sell our current very small house:)  This is a huge goal and one we are working very hard to achieve along with all the other goals listed above- We hope to have better luck in July.  We are still looking for a bigger house closer to my dad.  We have faith the Lord will lead us in the right direction.

13) Pay off credit card #2- still going strong with this goal- YEA!! :)

Exercise Challenge Week 5 Day 1

Sunday July 10 was the last day I used the elliptical.  It is too bad my inlaws live so far away.

I did a 20 min workout program and walked 10 min

I hope I can keep the focus now that we are home:) 

I just realized that July 10th was the last day for the exercise challenge.  I hope you all had fun and hope you did well with your challenge.  I am so happy to report that I lost 10 pounds- YEA!!  I can definitely see the results when I put on my jeans.  Now I have 30 more pounds to lose to get out of the overweight catagory.  I hope to keep focus and shed those 30 pounds and be healthy:)

How did you do?  Post and let me know.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Exercise Challenge Week 4 Day 2-7

After running around the block with my hubby one day and Kevin the other day, my ankles decided it didn't like the pavement so well and started swelling.  I was bummed about not being able to go outside and run, that is until I was introduced to....
My father in law had an elliptical in his garage.  Ohhhh~ I am in love.  When we had a gym membership, long, long ago, I used to spend countless hours on the elliptical while watching my soaps at the gym:)

I noticed my shins and ankles didn't bother me while on the elliptical.  I woke early every morning, just to get to be able to get some exercise time in.  I did an exercise program on the elliptical, where it would simulate hills. I loved it. 

Here is what I did:
July 4th
20 min workout and burned 231.5 calories
Walked 10 min

July 5th
20 min workout and burned 259.6 calories
Walked 10 min

July 6th
20 min workout and burned 244.5 calories
Walked 10 min

July 7th
20 min workout and burned 251 calories
Walked 10 min

July 7th
20 min workout and burned 244 calories
Walked 10 min

July 8th
20 min workout and burned 246 calories
Walked 10 min

How did you do last week?  Post in the comments and let me know:)

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Menu plan for the week of 07/11/2011

We are going to attempt to eat more out of the pantry and freezer.  We tried this last month and didn't do so well.  Hopefully, we will do better this month:)

Breakfast
Baked Oatmeal
Banana Bread
Cereal
Oatmeal

Lunch
Tuna, Turkey, Ham or PB&J
Chips with salsa or Popcorn
Banana

Dinner
Spaghetti with sausage links and veggies
Baked chicken, Augratin potatoes, mashed potatoes with veggies
Tuna Casserole with veggies
Omelets with fruit
Homemade pizza
Pasta with cheese sauce and veggies

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Sorry no coupon matchups this week.  We are on vacation and have been having so much fun spending time with family.  I plan on catching up this week and sharing lots of pictures of the awesome things we have been doing while on vacation:)

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Winner of $10 Drug Store giftcard.....

The winner of the $10 drug store giftcard is JC.

Congrats:)  I will be contacting you shortly and will get the CVS gift card in the mail to you.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Menu plan for 07/01 - 07/05

This is a short week as we are on vacation.  We are actually housesitting for my inlaws as they are out of state.  So, we are on our own for meals while they are away. 

Here is our menu plan:

Breakfast
Cereal
English muffins
Bagels

Lunch
Turkey, ham or tuna fish sandwiches
Leftovers from the night before
Banana
Chips

Dinner
Papa John Pizza- Mmmmmm
Turkey Tacos, French Fries & Fruit
Spaghetti & meatballs with veggies
Baked chicken breasts, Augratin potatoes, mashed potatoes (for those of us who don't care for Augratin potatoes) & veggies
Alfredo chicken served over pasta, veggies & sliced cucumbers

Exercise challenge- Week 4 Day 1

I am so proud of myself for getting up early and getting outside to exercise, while on vacation.  Well, hubby not too excited about getting up and exercising with me today.  He is sore from the day before.  So, today I took Kevin running with me.  I forget he is so young and he left me in the dust while we were running.

Here is what we did on 07/03:

5 mins brisk walking
6 min running with 1 min walking for a total of 20 min
5 mins cool down walking

How did you do?  Post and let me know.

Exercise Challenge- Week 3 Day 3

Sorry for the late post- we are on a much needed vacation:)  I did get up early on Saturday 07/02 and got a rare opportunity to take a run around the block with my hubby.  I was so excited to be able to go outside in the fresh air:)  Where we are staying has:

Sidewalks :)  I am so happy.  Alot of you probably are thinking I am nuts posting a picture of a sidewalk.  But on the street we live on, there are no sidewalks, let alone a safe place to walk or run.  If I want sidewalks, I have to load up all the kids and drive into town.  So, I normally look crazy running around my livingroom and oldest 2 get a giggle watching me run around the house:)

My hubby normally doesn't exercise with me but decided to come along.  It was a great way to get to spend some time alone with my hubby and get some exercise in:)

Here is what I did for Saturday 07/02:

5 mins brisk walking
6 min running with 1 min of walking for a total of 20 minutes
5 min cool down walking

How did you do?  Post in the comments and let me know:)

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Rite Aid deals for the week of 07/03/2011

**Please remember that Rite Aid allows you to use 1 manufactures cpn and 1 Rite Aid cpn and 1 Video Value cpn together on 1 item:) **

$10 UP when you buy $30 of the following:
Downy liquid or sheets- $6
$1 Downy liquid cpn- 07/03 P&G
$0.35 Downy or Bounce sheets cpn- 07/03 P&G
$0.50 Downy liquid or sheets cpn- 06/05 P&G
Bounce sheets- $6
$0.35 Bounce or Downy sheets cpn- 07/03 P&G
Tide or Stain release- $6
$0.50 Tide stain release cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1.50 Tide stain release cpn- 07/03 P&G
$3 Tide stain release liquid cpn- 06/05 P&G
$1 Tide stain release cpn- 06/05 P&G
Bounty paper towels 15 roll- $13
$0.25 Bounty cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1 Bounty basic cpn- 06/12 RP
$0.25 Bounty cpn- 06/05 P&G
Charmin 24 roll- $13
$0.25 Charmin cpn- 07/03 P&G
$0.25 Charmin cpn- 06/05 P&G

Gillette Fusion ProGlide, Venus Embrace, Proskin or Spa Breeze- $9.97 and get $5 UP- Limit 2
$2 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor cpn- 07/03 P&G
$4 Gillette Fusion ProGlide cpn- 06/06 P&G

Crest toothpaste, Scope mouthwash, Oral B stages, Advantage Plus or 3D toothbrush- $2.57 and get $2 UP-Limit 2
$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 07/03 P&G
$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 06/05 P&G
$1 Scope mouthwash cpn- 06/12 RP
$2 Oral B Advantage toothbrush cpn- 07/03 P&G

Pampers Jumbo- $8.97 and get $2 UP- Limit 2
$1.50/2 Pampers cpn- -07/03 P&G
$1.50 Pampers prints cpn- 06/03 P&G
$1.50 Pampers cpn- 06/05 P&G

Prilosec- $24.97 and get $5 UP- Limit 2
$1 Prilosec cpn- 06/05 P&G

Gatorade, Aquafina, Sobe or Lipton tea- $5/5 and get $1 UP-Limit 2

Haagen Dazs Ice cream- $6/2 and get $1 UP- Limit 2

ROC skin care- $10 UP when you buy $20- Limit 2

Pure Spring bath care- $5 up when you buy $15- Limit 4

Loreal skin or sun care- 25% off and get $10 UP when you buy $30
$1 Loreal skin care cpn- 06/05 RP
$1 Loreal skin care cpn- 05/15 RP

Jergens lotion or Natural Glow- $5 UP when you buy 2- Limit 2
$2 Jergens Natural Glow cpn- 05/22 SS

Loreal cosmetics- $5 UP when you buy $15
$1 Loreal eye cpn- 06/19 RP
$2 Loreal face cpn- 05/22 RP
$1 Loreal Sublime bronze cpn- 05/15 RP

John Freida- B1G 50% off and get $5 Up when you buy 2
$5 John Freida full repair cpn- 06/05 SS
$3 John Frieda foam cpn- 06/05 SS
$2 John Frieda cpn- 06/05 SS

Aveeno- $5.99 and get $1 UP

Clairol Nice 'N Easy Color Blend- $8.99 and get $1 UP
$3 Clairol Nice 'N Easy color blend cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1 Clairol hair color cpn- 07/03 P&G

John Freida foam- $11.99 and get $2 UP
$3 John Frieda foam cpn- 06/05 SS

Nicorette CQ Patch- $43.99 and get $10 UP when you buy 2

One a day, Citracal, Flintstones, Aleve or Bayer- $5 UP when you buy $20- Limit 2
$1 One a day cpn- 06/12 RP
$2 Bayer Advanced cpn- 06/12 RP

Dulcolax- $6.99 and get $2 UP- Limit 4
$1 Dulcolax cpn- 05/08 SS

Align- $28.99 and get $5 UP

Claritin- $2 UP
Use $2 in ad cpn
$4 Claritin cpn- 06/12 SS

Zyrtec- $39.99 and get $5 UP- Limit 2
$4 Zyrtec cpn- 04/10 RP

Boston, Renu, Biotrue or Soothe eye care- $9.99 and get $1 UP- Limit 4
$2 Renu Fresh cpn- 06/12 SS
Neutrogena or Aveeno sun care- $5 UP when you buy $15- Limit 2
$1 Neutrogena sun care cpn- 06/12 RP
$1 Neutrogena sun care cpn- 05/08 SS

Hawaiian Tropic- $5 UP when you buy $15- Limit 2
$1 Hawaiian Tropic cpn- 06/26 SS

Gillette Fusion, Mach 3 or Sensor 2 or Custom plus disposable razors- $6.99 and get $2 UP
$3 Gillette Mach 3, Sensor3 or Custom Plus cpn- 07/03 P&G
Gillette, Old Spice fresh deo or body spray, Gillette or Old Spice body wash, Secret flawless, Smooth Effects or Natural Minerals- $8/2 and get $2 UP
$2 Gillette deo cpn- 07/03 P&G
B1G1Free Gillette deo cpn- 05/15 RP
$1/2 Old Spice cpn- 07/03 P&G
Buy Old Spice fresh collection and get FREE Old Spice body spray cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1/2 Old Spice cpn- 06/05 P&G
Buy Old Spice deo and get FREE Old Spice bodywash cpn- 06/05 P&G
$1 Gillette bodywash cpn- 07/03 P&G
B1G1Free Gillette bodywash cpn- 06/05 P&G
$1/2 Secret deo cpjn- 07/03 P&G
$1 Secret Clinical or Natural minerals cpn- 06/05 P&G

Gillette ProGlide, Fusion or Mach 3 refill, Fusion shave gel or Fusion ProSeries skin care- $10 UP when you buy $30
$4 Gillette Fusion refilln cpn- 07/03 P&G
$3 Gillette Mach 3 refill cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1 Gillette or Fusion shave prep cpn- 06/05 P&G
$2 Gillette ProSeries skin care cpn- 06/05 P&G

Colgate 360 surround toothbrush- $2.99 and get $2 UP- Limit 4

Coppertone, Dr Scholls fast flats- $10 UP when you buy 3- Limit 2
$1 Coppertone cpn- 06/26 RP

Fixodent cleanser or adhesive, Glide floss or Scope- $3.99 and get $1 UP- Limit 4
$2 Fixodent cleaner cpn- 06/05 P&G
$0.50 Fixodent adhesive cpnh- 06/05 P&G
$0.75 Glide floss cpn- 06/05 P&G
$1 Scope mouthwash cpn- 06/12 RP

Fantastik, Windex, Shout or Scrubbing Bubbles- $5/2 and get $1 UP- Limit 2

Glade aerosol, candles, scented oil refills or scented oil candle refills- $5/2 and get $1 UP

Duracell- $5.69 and get $1 UP- Limit 2
$0.50 Duracell Coppertop cpn- 07/03 P&G

Pantene- $7/2 and get$2 UP- Limit 2
$1/2 Pantene cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1/2 Pantene cpn- 06/26 SS
$3/2 Pantene cpn- 06/19 SS
$1/2 Pantene cpn- 06/05 P&G

Poise or Depends- $12.99 and get $2 UP
$1.50 Depend cpn- 05/22 SS

Walgreens deals for the week of 07/03/2011

** We live in a test market, so we have a Walgreens Rewards card that tracks points to use to get rewards- so we don't get alot of RR's- as some areas do- instead we get Bonus Points**

12 pk Pepsi or Dr Pepper- $9/3 with in ad cpn- Buy 3 and get 2X points- 07/03 & 07/04 ONLY

2L Pepsi or Dr Pepper- $0.88 with in ad cpn- Buy 3 and get 2X points- 07/03 & 07/04 ONLY

24pk Pure drinking water- $1.99 with in ad cpn- Buy 3 and get 2X points- 07/03 & 07/04 ONLY

Select Tostidos or Lays- $1.99 with in ad cpn- Buy 3 and get 100 Bonus points- 07/03 & 07/04 ONLY

1200 Bonus points Select Coppertone products
$1 Coppertone cpn- 06/26 RP

Lipton tea bags- $5/2 - Buy 2 and get 100 Bonus points
$0.50 Lipton tea bag cpn- 06/26 RP

Walgreens coffee or Starbucks coffee- $6.49- Buy 2 and get 100 Bonus points

Dz large eggs, 10pk Banquet Brown & Serve sausage, 4pk Harvest Pride english muffins or Toufyan bagels- $0.99- Buy 2 and get 100 Bonus points

Wethers, Riesen or Toffify, Lifesavers, Starburst Gummiburst or skittles- Buy 1 at $2.29 and get 1 FREE- Buy 2 and get 100 Bonus points

Dove or Mars minis- $5/2 - Buy 2 and get 300 Bonus points

Hellmanns Mayo- $2.99 with in ad cpn and get 100 Bonus points

Purex Complete- $4.99 and get 400 Bonus points

Puffs- $3/2- Buy 2 and get 300 Bonus points

Joy or Gain dish liquid- $0.89 with in ad cpn and get 50 Bonus points

Coppertone sun care- $9.99 and get 1200 Bonus points
$1 Coppertoen cpn- 06/26 RP

Neutrogena Ultra sheer, wet skin or Ultimate Sport Sun- 25% off and get 3X points
$1 Neutrogena sun care cpn- 06/12 RP
$1 Neutrogena sun care- 05/08 SS

Loreal- Spend $25 and get 15X points
$1 Loreal eye cpn- 06/19 RP
$2 Loreal face cpn- 05/22 RP

Clairol Nice 'N Easy foam- $7.99 and get $1 RR
$3 Clairol Nice 'N Easy foam cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1 Clairol hair color cpn- 07/03 P&G

Pantene- 20% off- Buy 2 and get 200 Bonus points
$1/2 Pantene cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1/2 Pantene cpn- 06/26 SS
$3/2 Pantene cpn- 06/19 SS
$1/2 Pantene cpn- 06/05 P&G

Pampers Jumbo- $20/2- Buy 2 and get 200 Bonus points
$1.50/2 Pampers cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1.50 Pampers Prints cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1.50 Pampers cpn- 06/05 P&G

$5 RR when you buy $20 participating Gillette or Venus shave products
$4 Gillette Fusion refill cpn- 07/03 P&G
$3 Gillette Mach 3 refill cpn- 07/03 P&G
$2 Gillette ProGlide razor cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1 Gillette ProGlide or Fusion shave prep cpn- 06/05 P&G
$2 Venus refill cpn- 07/03 P&G
Buy Venus disposable razors get FREE Satin care shave prep cpn- 06/19 RP
$2 Venus refills cpn- 06/19 RP

Gillette Fusion ProGlide or Venus razor- $9.99 and get $5 RR
$2 Gillette ProGlide razor cpn- 07/03 P&G
$4 Gillette ProGlide razor cpn- 06/05 P&G

Oral B Indicator toothbrush- $2/2
$2/2 Oral B Indicator toothbrush cpn- 07/03 P&G

Head & Shoulders, Gillette disposable razors or deo, Old Spice fresh collection deo or body spray, Gillette, Old Spice or Zest bodywash- 20% off- Buy 2 and get 200 Bonus points
B1G1Free Head & Shoulders cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1/2 Head & Shoulders cpn- 06/05 P&G
$3 Gillette disposable cpn- 07/03 P&G
$2 Gillette deodorant cpn- 07/03 P&G
B1G1Free Gillette deodorant cpn- 05/15 RP
Buy Old Spice fresh collection or red zone and get FREE Old Spice body spray cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1/2 Old Spice cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1/2 Old Spice cpn- 06/05 P&G
Buy Old Spice deodorant and get FREE Old Spice bodywash cpn- 06/05 P&G
$1 Gillette bodywash cpn- 07/03 P&G
B1G1Free Gillette bodywash cpn- 05/15 RP
$1 Zest bodywash cpn- 05/15 SS

Crest Prohealth mouthwash- $3.99 and get $1 RR

Crest Whitening Expressions or Whitening Plus Scope toothpaste, Glide floss, Oral B Advantage toothbrush or floss picks- $2.99 and get 200 Bonus points
$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 07/03 P&G
$0.75 Crest toothpaste cpn- 06/05 P&G
$0.75 Glide floss or floss picks cpn- 06/05 P&G
$2 Oral B Advantage cpn- 07/03 P&G

TRUEresult blood glucose monitor- $14.99 and get $14.99 Mail in rebate on box

Prilosec- $24.99 and get $5 RR
$1 Prilosec cpn- 06/05 P&G

Tena Serenity- $5 off with in ad cpn and get 200 Bonus points
$1 Tena cpn- 04/17 SS

Omeprazole- $22.99 and get $10 Visa gift card Mail in rebate

Allegra- $26.99 and get $3 RR
$4 Allegra cpn- 05/08 SS

Stopain, Pain Burst II or Bengay- B1G 50% off- Buy 2 and get 300 Bonus points
$3 Bengay cpn- 06/19 RP
$3 Bengay cpn- 05/22 RP

Neosporin or Select Band Aid- $2 off with in ad cpn and get 4X points
$0.50 Neosporin or Band Aid cpn- 06/12 RP
$1.50/2 Neosporin AND Band Aid cpn- 06/12 RP
$1.50/2 Neosporin AND Band Aid cpn- 05/15 RP

Tampax or Always- $5.49 and get $1 RR
$1 Tampax Pearl cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1/2 Tampax cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1.50/2 Tampax cpn- 06/05 P&G
$3/2 Tampax Pearl cpn- 06/05 P&G
$1 Always Infinity cpn- 07/03 P&G
$0.50 Always liners cpn-07/03 P&G
$0.50 Always liners cpn- 06/05 P&G
$0.50 Always pads cpn- 06/05 P&G
$1 Always Infinity cpn- 06/05 P&G

Extenze- $4.99 and get $4.99 RR

Friday, July 1, 2011

CVS deals for the week of 07/03/2011

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 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 gas card:
Bounty 8pk- $5.99
$0.25 Bounty cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1 Bounty Basic cpn- 06/12 RP
Charmin 16pk- $9.99
$0.25 Charmin cpn- 07/03 P&G
$0.25 Charmin cpn- 06/05 P&G
Tide- $5.99
$0.50 Tide cpn- 07/03 P&G
$0.35 Tide cpn- 06/05 P&G
Bounce or Downy- 5.99
$0.35 Bounce or Downy cpn- 07/03 P&GDawn or Puffs- $0.99
Pantene- $6.97/2
$1/2 Pantene cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1/2 Pantene cpn- 06/26 SS
$3/2 Pantene cpn- 06/19 SS
$1/2 Pantene cpn- 06/05 P&G
Always- $2.99
$0.50 Always liners cpn- 06/05 P&G
$0.50 Always pads cpn- 06/05 P&G
Pampers Cruisers or Swaddlers box- 18.99
$1.50 Pampers cpn- 06/05 P&G
Kashi- $6/2
Amp or Frappuccino- $4.99
Eclipse or Orbit 3pk- $4/2
Cheez-It or Kelloggs Special K crackers or cracker chips- $4/2
Starburst or Skittles- $5/2
Mars Chocolate minis assorted or snickers- $7/2
M&M's- $5
Mars Chocolate minis mix- $6
M&M's- $6/2
$1.00 M&M pretzel cpn- 06/19 RP
Snickers fun size- $2.99
Mars Chocolate singles- $3/4
Mars Chocolate 8pk or king size- $3/2

Spend $15 and get $5 ECB on the following:
Jiff or Smuckers- $5/2
Folgers classic or decaf- $10
$1.50/2 Folgers cpn- 05/22 RP

Lipton tea- $5.99 and get $2 ECB

Spend $20 and get $5 ECB iTunes gift card

$4 ECB when you buy 2 Artificial nails

$8 ECB when you buy 2 Coppertone
$1 Coppertone cpn- 06/26 RP

Get FREE Schick razor when you buy $15 of the following:
Dove Men bodywash or Vaseline lotion, oil or gel- $5
B1G1Free Dove Men bodywash cpn- 06/26 RP
Dove or Degree body mist, Ultimate or Ultra Clear deo or Men + Care, Caress, Dove or Lever bar- $5/2
$2 Dove Men+Care deo cpn- 06/26 RP
$0.75 Dove deo or body mist cpn- 06/26 RP
$0.75 Dove beauty bars cpn- 06/26 RP
Sauve bodywash or mens haircare 2in1- $2

Gillette Fusion cartridges- $2 ECB
$4 Gillette Fusion cartidges cpn- 07/03 P&G

Gillette Mach 3 cartridges- $2 ECB
$3 Mach 3 refills cpn- 07/03 P&G

Axe- $8.97/2 amd get $2 ECB
B1G1Free Axe body spray or deo cpn- 05/22 RP

$5 ECB when you buy Olay ProX cleanser, moisturizer, protocol kit or clear acne kit
$3 Olay ProX moisturizer or cleanser cpn- 07/03 P&G

Olay bodywash, bar, Total Effects bodywash, Complete or Active hydrating lotion- $6.99 and get $2 ECB
$1/2 Olay bars, bodywash or lotion cpn- 07/03 P&G

Olay Regenerist kits, treatments or All Definity facial care- $24.99 and get $5 ECB

Aussie or Herbal Essence- $6.97/2 and get $1 ECB
$3 Herbal Essence styler when you buy any Herbal Essence product cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1 Aussie or Herbal Essence cpn- 06/12 RP

Clariol Nice 'N Easy foam or Perfect 10- $7.99 and get $1 ECB
$3 Clariol Nice 'N Easy foam or Perfect 10 cpn- 07/03 P&G
$3 Clariol Nice 'N Easy foam or Perfect 10 cpn- 06/05 P&G

Head & Shoulders- $4.99 and get $2 ECB
B1G1Free Head & Shoulders cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1/2 Head & Shoulders cpn- 06/05 P&G

Tampax Pearl or Always Infinity- $3.99 and get $2 ECB
$1 Tampax Pearl cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1/2 Tampax cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1.50/2 Tampax cpn- 06/05 P&G
$3/2 Tampax Pearl cpn- 06/05 P&G
$1 Always Infinity cpn- 07/03 P&G
$1 Always Infinity cpn- 06/05 P&G

Clairol Nice 'N Easy, Root Touch up or GraySolutions- $5.99 and get $1 ECB- Limit 2
$1 Clairol Nice 'N Easy cpn- 06/05 P&G

Oral B Pulsar- $5.99 and get $2 ECB- Limit 2
$2 Oral B Pulsar cpn- 07/03 P&G
$2 Oral B Pulsar manual toothbrush cpn- 06/05 P&G

Listerine or Reach toothbrush 2pk or floss- $3.69 and get $1 ECB- Limit 2
$1 Listerine Zero cpn- 05/22 RP
$1 Listerine Total Care cpn- 05/22 RP
$0.50 Listerine Antiseptic cpn- 05/22 RP
$1 Listerine Total Care, Reach toothbrush or Reach floss cpn- 04/17 SS
$2.50/2 Listerine Total Care, Reach toothbrush or Reach floss cpn- 04/17 SS
$0.50 Listerine cpn- 04/17 SS
$1 Listerine Zero cpn- 04/17 SS
$0.50 Listerine Antiseptic cpn- 02/27 SS
$3/3 Listerine AND Reach toothbrush AND Reach floss cpn- 01/09 SS
$1.50/2 Listerine AND Reach toothbrush or floss cpn- 01/09 SS
$0.50 Listerine, Reach toothbrush or floss cpn- 01/09 SS
$1 Listerine Total Care cpn- 01/09 SS

$10 ECB when you buy Crest 3D WhiteStrips- Limit 2

$6 ECB when you buy 2 Enfamil

Qtips- $4/2 and get $1 ECB

Pepto Bismol- $4.99 and get $2 ECB
$0.50 Pepto cpn- 07/03 P&G

Prilosec- $24.99 and get $5 ECB- Limit 2
$1 Prilosec cpn- 06/05 P&G

Miralax- $19.99 and get $4 ECB

CVS Protective undergarments- $9.99 and get $2 ECB

Omeprazole- $14.99 and get $5 ECB

Align- $28.99 and get $5 ECB- Limit 2

Slimfast bars or shakes- $13/2 and get $2 ECB

KY Intense- $29.99 and get $10 ECB

Oral B Advantage or CrossAction toothbrush- $3.00 and get $1 ECB- Limit 2
$2 Oral B Advantage or CrossAction cpn- 07/03 P&G
B1G1Free Oral B CrossAction manual cpn- 06/05 P&G

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

Gillette Fusion, ProGlide Venus, ProSkin, Embrace or Spa Breeze- $9.99 and get $4 ECB
$2 Gillette Fusion ProGlide cpn- 07/03 P&G
$4 Gillette Fusion ProGlide cpn- 06/05 P&G