Our Menu Plan for the week of 06/07/2020

How was your weekend?

We stayed at home, learned a new game

made cookies and enjoyed the much needed rain of rainy season :)

Here is our menu plan for this week:

Breakfast

Choice of Muffins, Fruit, Oatmeal, cereal, waffles, pancakes or bagels

Lunch

Sandwich with carrots and fruit or leftovers

Dinner

Chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and salad
Meatball Casserole with peas and salad
Taco with carrots and salad
Cheeseburger Casserole with green beans and salad
Chicken Broccoli pasta with peas and salad
Pizza, carrots and salad
Chicken Parm with green beans and salad

Snacks and Desserts

Apples

Grapes

Bananas

Strawberries

Carrots

Popcorn

Pretzels

Tortilla Chips with salsa

Oatmeal Raisin Bites

Cookies

No Bake Vegan Energy Balls

Chocolate PB Nice Cream

Rice Cakes with PB

Walgreens deals for the week of 06/07/2020

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 will not receive another RR

Check out Walgreens Coupon Policy here:)

Olay or Old Spice bath care- $12/2 and get $4 RR
$1 Old Spice Walgreens Clip to Card MFR cpn

$1 Olay cpn- 05/31 P&G

Arm & Hammer laundry- Buy 1 Get 2 FREE

Downy, Tide or Bounce- $2.99

$0.50 Walgreens Clip to Card MFR cpn

$0.50 Downy cpn- 05/10 RMN

$0.50 Bounce cpn- 05/10 RMN

Gillette razor- $9.99 and get $4 RR
$2 Gillette razor Walgreens Clip to Card MFR cpn

$2 Gillette razor cpn- 05/31 P&G

Colgate toothpaste- $2.99~ Buy 2 and get $4 RR

$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 05/31 SS

Purex- $7.99

$2 Purex Walgreens Clip to Card MFR cpn

Mitchum- $2.99

$1 Mitchum Walgreens Clip to Card MFR cpn

Crest or Oral b- $2.99~ Buy 3 and get $3 RR

$5/3 Walgreens Clip to Card MFR cpn

$1 Crest toothpaste cpn- 05/31 P&G
$1 Crest mouthwash cpn- 05/31 P&G

Schick or Bulldog razor- $8.99

$4 Walgreens Clip to Card MFR cpn

$4 Schick razor cpn- 06/07 SS

Dial- $7/2

$2/2 Dial Walgreens Clip to Card MFR cpn

$1 Dial cpn- 06/07 RMN

U by Kotex- Buy 1 Get 50% off

$5/2 U by Kotex Walgreens Clip to Card MFR cpn

$2 Kotex cpn- 06/07 SS

CVS deals for the week of 06/07/2020

1) Go to cvs.com/email and sign up for the ExtraCare email

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 Maybelline and get $5 ECB- Limit 3

Spend $12 on Revlon and get $3 ECB- Limit 6

Spend $15 on Cover Girl and get $7 ECB
$3 Cover Girl face cpn- 05/31 SS
$3 Cover Girl eye cpn- 05/31 SS
$2 Cover Girl lip cpn- 05/31 SS

Spend $10 on Physicians Formula and get $5 ECB
$4 Physicians Formula CVS Coupon Center cpn

Spend $12 on NYX and get $5 ECB

Spend $15 on Burt Bees cosmetics and get $5 ECB

Spend $12 on LA Girl and get $6 ECB

Spend $12 on Milani and get $6 ECB

Revlon Super Lustrous lip- $7.99 and get $3 ECB

Spend $10 on Ardell or Kiss lashes and get $4 ECB

Spend $12 on Sally Hansen and get $5 ECB

Spend $10 on OPI or Orly and get $4 ECB

Crest ProHealth, 3D White or Complete toothpaste- $2.99
$1 Crest App MFR cpn
$1 Crest toothpaste cpn- 05/31 P&G

Spend $8 on Colgate Total and get $4 ECB- Limit 2
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 05/31 SS
$0.50 Colgate toothbrush cpn- 05/31 SS

Colgate Max or 2in1 toothpaste- $2.99~ Buy 2 and get $4 ECB- Limit 3
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 05/31 SS

Spend $12 on Colgate Optic White and get $6 ECB- Limit 2
$0.50 Colgate toothpaste cpn- 05/31 SS
$0.50 Colgate toothbrush cpn- 05/31 SS

Gillette disposable razor- $7.99
$3 Gillette disposable CVS App MFR cpn
$3 Gillette disposable cpn- 05/31 P&G

Spend $15 on Schick disposable razors- $12/2 and get $5 ECB
$6/2 Schick disposable CVS App MFR cpn
$6/2 Schick disposable cpn- 06/07 SS

Hershey kisses or minis- $6/2
$2/2 Hershey CVS Coupon Center cpn

One A Day Women Fruit Bites trial- $0.49
$0.49 One A Day fruit bite trial CVS Coupon Center cpn

Poise- $5.99 and get $2 ECB
$3 Poise CVS App MFR cpn
$3 Poise cpn- 05/31 SS

Pantene- $15/3 and get $5 ECB
$3/3 Pantene App MFR cpn
$3/3 Pantene cpn- 05/31 P&G

Coppertone- $9.99 and get $2 ECB

Dove- $9/2 and get $3 ECB

Tide Pods- $4.94
$2 Tide Pods CVS App MFR cpn
$2 Tide Pods cpn- 05/31 P&G

Persil- $5.94
$2 Persil cpn- 06/07 RMN

June 2020 Monthly Spending

Our normal budget is as follows: $300 for groceries, $20 for household, $20 for couponing deals and $30 for animal needs. 

Let's see how we do this month :)

05/31/2020
$1.07- Dollar Tree
$1.89- CVS and got $7 in ECBs
$40.50- Walmart
$47.97- Sam's Club
$68.21- Aldi

06/07/2020
$4.13- Dollar Tree
$8.96- Sam's Club
$22.91- Aldi
$26.36- Walmart

06/14/2020
$3.18- CVS and got $2 ECB
$4.26- Dollar Tree
$8.26- Sam's Club
$31.17- Walmart
$75.22- Aldi

06/21/2020
$1.81- CVS and got $5 ECB
$2.13- Dollar Tree
$8.96- Sam's Club
$13.91- Walmart
$14.94- Aldi

$355.68 out of $300 for groceries
$14.78 out of $20 for household
$6.88 out of $20 for couponing deals
$8.50 out of $30 for animal 

Our Shopping Trip~ 05/31/2020

My oldest son and I set out for another grocery shopping adventure.  My goal this trip was to stock up on 2 weeks worth of groceries.  All I should need to venture out for next week is fruit, veggies and milk.

Here is what we purchased:

Dollar Tree
$1.07- Dish Soap

CVS
$9.99- Bulldog refill
$8.99- Schick Hydro 5 razor
$18.98
-4 Bulldog CVS App MFR cpn
-$4/$10 Shaving CVS App cpn
-1 Schick razor CVS App cpn
-5 ECB
-4 ECB
$1.89- Total and got $7 ECB

Walmart
$3.67- MorningStar veggie corn dogs
$8.76- Frozen veggies
$4.00- Penne pasta X4
$1.30- Eggs
$2.66- Cereal X2
$4.66- Creamer X2
$0.76- Cream Celery
$1.14- French Bread X2
$0.64- Diced tomato
$2.32- Lunchmeat
$3.98- Corn dogs
$1.33- Tortillas
$5.28- Popcorn
$40.50- Total

Sam's Club
$8.48- Oats
$9.98- PB Fit
$16.77- BLSL Chicken
$3.78- Carrots
$8.96- Spinach X2
$47.97- Total

Walmart
$9.45- Ground Turkey X5
$1.45- Cheese slices
$3.58- Almond Milk X2
$5.07- Cheddar Cheese X3
$5.07- Mozz Cheese X3
$3.29- Mozz Cheese in water
$0.89- Sour Cream
$1.69- Cresent rolls
$2.30- Flour X2
$1.70- Pasta Sauce X2
$0.66- Mac & Cheese
$2.19- PB
$2.58- Kettle Chips X2
$0.49- Cream chicken
$0.69- Stuffing Mix
$4.99- Toilet Paper
$1.19- Strawberries
$1.19- Lettuce
$0.85- Bread
$1.29- Nacho Tortilla Chips
$0.75- Corn Chips
$0.89- Tortilla Chips
$0.89- Ranch dressing
$1.29- Pretzels
$3.56- Bananas
$1.19- Salsa
$2.79- Apples
$1.69- Mushrooms
$1.92- Black Beans X4
$0.92- Fire tomatoes
$0.49- Kidney beans
$0.89- Caesar dressing
$68.21- Total

This trip will be included in our June Spending Post~ where we document what we spend for the month :)

Couponing Deals for the week of 05/31/2020

Couponing can be overwhelming and/or time consuming~ I was there.  Completely frustrated with the amount of coupons and deals.  It doesn't have to be.  My advice to new couponers is to take it slow.  Start by picking up a Sunday paper and focusing on 1 deal for the week and adding on as you feel more confident and comfortable.  Soon you will be creating quite the stockpile :)

If have ECB's and/or Register Rewards, go ahead and apply them to this week's deals to lower your out of pocket expense :)

To keep things super simple, here are some couponing deals that are under $10:

CVS 

Deal #1

$8/2- Loreal Elvive
Use $4/2 Elvive cpn from 05/31 RMN
Pay $4 and get $2 ECB

Deal #2

$7.99- Renew
Use $4 Renew cpn from 05/31 SS
Pay $3.989 and get $3 ECB

Deal #3

$9.99- Bulldog razor or refill
Use $4 Bulldog CVS App MFR cpn
Pay $5.99 and get $4 ECB

Deal #4
$7/2/- Garnier Fructis
Use $2/2 Fructis CVS Coupon Center cpn AND
Use $3/2 Fructis cpn from 05/31 RMN
Pay $2.00

Deal #5

$6/2- Suave hair
Use $2/2 Suave CVS App MFR cpn
Pay $4.00 and get $2 ECB

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Walgreens 

Deal #1

$5- Scott or Kleenex
Use $1.25 Walgreens Monthly Savings book cpn AND
Use $1 Walgreens Clip to Card MFR cpn
Pay $2.75

Deal #2

$3.99- Garnier Whole Blends
Use $2 Whole Blends Walgreens Clip to Card MFR cpn
Pay $1.99

Deal #3

$1.29- Mentos CleanBreathe mints
Pay $1.29 and get $1.29 RR

Deal #4
$8/2- Loreal Elvive
Use $2/2 Elvive Walgreens Monthly Savings book cpn AND
Use $4/2 Elvive Walgreens Clip to Card MFR cpn
Pay $2.00

Deal #5
$11.97/3- Crest or Oral b
Use $5/3 Crest or Oral b Walgreens Clip to Card MFR cpn
Pay $6.97 and get $3 RR

These are only a few of the amazing deals CVS and Walgreens have to offer.  To see more deals and matchups, click here for CVS, and click here for Walgreens :)

Our Menu Plan for the week of 05/31/2020

Happy June :)

Today is a very emotional day for me.  Today, June 1st, marks my parents first Heavenly Wedding Anniversary. I know that they are very happy to be together again but those of us on earth miss them terribly.  I felt the need to spend time away from the computer, our devices, tv, etc. and spend it together.  We played games and laughed until we cried.  It was a very good weekend.  We hope you all are spending time with your loved ones :)

Here is our menu plan for this week:

Breakfast

Choice of Muffins, Fruit, Oatmeal, cereal, waffles, pancakes or bagels

Lunch

Sandwich with carrots and fruit or leftovers

Dinner

Chris surprised us with a yummy pizza dinner
Stroganoff with green beans and salad
Taco with carrots and salad
Corn Dogs with Mac & Cheese, carrots and salad- end of school celebration dinner :)
Frito Pie with carrots and salad
Pizza, carrots and salad
Taco Casserole with green beans and salad

Snacks and Desserts

Apples

Grapes

Bananas

Strawberries

Carrots

Popcorn

Pretzels

Tortilla Chips with salsa

Oatmeal Raisin Bites

Cookies

No Bake Vegan Energy Balls

Chocolate PB Nice Cream

Rice Cakes with PB