Score some free Valentine photo cards!

Go get your six free Valentine photo cards here. Use the code Valentine at checkout. The code is good through February 1, 2009. I found that even though it is free (yes, even free shipping), it asks for a credit card. I left that portion blank and it went through just fine. I'm so excited to have a few Valentine's to send out. I don't need more than 6, so this is just perfect. They have some pretty reasonable prices.

Thanks Money Saving Mom & Jaycie!

Menu Plan Monday

From Confessions of an unorganized momma

Time for another Menu Plan Monday! Where does the time go?

Monday: Tuna Casserole
Tuesday: Chicken Enchiladas with homemade tortillas
Wednesday: Meatloaf and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Thursday: Impossible Cheeseburger Pie with homemade biscuit mix
Friday: Meatloaf Sandwiches
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: Roast Chicken


Visit here for more Menu Plan Monday. Happy planning!

Target Deals 1/07/09

Pampers Jumbo Pack $9.00 -$1.00 Manf. & $0.50 Target coupons = $8.50
Pampers Jumbo Pack $9.00 -$1.00 Manf. & $0.50 Target coupons = $8.00
Kandoo wipes $2.84 -$1.00 = $1.84
Huggies Wipes $2.39 -$1.00 = $1.39
Pampers wipes $8.99 -$1.00 Manf. & $1.25 Target coupons = $6.74
Johnsons Baby Wash $2.19 -$1.00 & $0.75 Target coupons = $0.44
Kandoo Bath Wash $2.84 -$1.00 = $1.84
Plastic Tote Carrier $1.00 (from the dollar spot)

Total OOP $30.24

Kmart Deals 1/07/09

Kmart doubles is going on this week. I LOVE Kmart doubles. I have never really been a Kmart shopper, but when doubles is going on I am. And I am in heaven because my Kmart is doubling up to $2 next week!! I'm trying to get my mother-in-law to come shopping with me. Check your circular online to see if your Kmart is participating next week. If they aren't make sure you go in this week for doubles up to $1.

I did 2 transactions at Kmart.

Here is my first transaction.

Jergens Natural Glow Moisturizer $2.99 -$1.00x2= $0.99
Colgate kids Diego Toothbrush $1.99 -$0.75x2=$0.49
Colgate Kids Toothpaste $1.99 -$0.75=$0.49
Glide Floss $3.79 -$1x2= $1.79
Crest $3.79 -$0.50x2=$2.79
Crest $3.79 -$.75x2=$2.29 I was mad because I thought these were supposed to be on sale 2/$5. I'll have to return or get an adjustment next week
Carefree pantiliners $1.29 -$1x2= $0.01 for some reason it only went to $0.28 when doubled instead of $0.29
Pampers Clean N Go wipes $2.99-$1.00x2=$0.99
Pledge wipes $2.50 -$1x2=$0.50
Glade Candle $2.50 -$1x2=$0.50
Oust Air Sanitizer 2/$5 -BOGOFree coupon=$2.50 for both ($1.25each)
Slim Jim's 16 count canister $2.99 -$1.00=$0.99
Pringle's Stix $3.49-$1.00x2= $1.49
Hormel Compleats $2.00 -$1.00x2= FREE

Total OOP= $17.85


Transaction 2

Ziploc Zip n Steam Bags $2.99 -$1.00x2= $0.99
Carpet Fresh 10.5 oz $2.49 -$1.00x2= $0.49
Wet Ones $2.29 -$0.75x2= $0.79
Multi-Grain Cheerios $3.79
Kix 2.99  I had a Save $1 when you buy 2 (I messed up and didn't mean to use it but Oh Well)
6.78 -$1.00/2 x2= 4.78 (2.39 ea)
Cheerios $3.49 -$1x2= $1.49

Total OOP = $8.87


Total saved with both transactions (not factoring any sale prices)

$34.28

Coupon Inserts 1/4/09

There are 5 coupon inserts in tomorrow's paper! You heard that right! There are 3 Smart Source and 2 Red Plum inserts. If you are new to couponing or your supply is dwindling, I suggest you buy a paper tomorrow. It's pretty rare to have that many inserts in a Sunday paper at one time.

Mindi over at Moms Need To Know has compiled a little preview of the coupons she thinks are noteworthy in tomorrow's paper. Check out her site for some great information. She does this every week, so if you're curious what coupons you might see in the paper, bookmark her site.

If you want to see all of the coupons you might expect in tomorrow's paper, check out Taylortown Preview. It took 5 hours for this week's list to be completed. You can also buy coupons there.

Keep in mind that the coupons tend to vary by location, so you may not see all of those coupons in your paper. It's best not to get your heart set on any one coupon. From my experience, the majority of the coupons they list come in my paper, but often the value might be different or some are missing altogether. I know I can't wait to get the paper tomorrow!

Happy Clipping!

Kmart Deals 12/28

I didn't find too many fabulous deals for myself this week at Kmart. Their prices are a little high when items are not on sale, but I found a couple deals I couldn't live without.

Gillette Bodywash $3.49 on sale (Reg. price $4.49 and Walmarts reg. $3.97)
-$2 coupon
Total OOP = $1.49

Rimmel Mousse Foundation $4.14 on sale (Reg. price $8.28, was 50% off)
-$1 coupon in Beauty Book (I actually stumbled upon some while in the store)
Total OOP = $3.14 I'm excited to try this stuff at that price!

Downy 51oz $5.00 on sale
-$1 coupon
Total OOP = $4.00

Total before coupons $13.48
Total after coupons $9.48

Walmart Deals 12/28

I had a small, but really successful trip to Walmart today. I didn't really need anything, but had some coupons that were expiring so I was deal hunting.

 Huggies CleanTeam Bath Wash $2.50 on clearance
-$1 coupon
Total OOP = $1.50

Russell Stover Assorted Chocolates 10 oz. $2.24 on clearance (was $4.48)
-$1 coupon
Total OOP = $1.24

Tide 40oz $5.00
-$1 coupon
Total OOP = $4.00

Dawn 15oz $1.12
-$0.50 coupon
Total OOP = $0.62

Gift tags 100 ct $0.50 on clearance (was $1.00)

Crest toothpaste $2.48
-$1 coupon
Total OOP = $1.48

Total before coupons $14.77
Total after coupons $10.27

Walmart Trip 12/20

I'm finally getting around to posting about my Walmart trip on Saturday. I can thank my fudge making extravaganza for hogging up my time on Saturday. I'm not going to itemize my receipt because there were only 4 items that I used coupons on and those were my "bargains." The other items were things we needed and didn't have coupons for.

2- Oil of Olay Regenerist Cleansers $6.44 ea.
1-Glade Scented Oil Candle $2.77
2-Glade Scented Oil Refills $2.00 ea
1-Green Giant Steamers Mixed Vegetable $1.00
$20.65 before coupons
-$5 off any 1 Regenerist Moisturizer or 2 Regenerist Cleansers
-$2.50 off Glade Scented Oil Candle
Buy 1 Glade Scented Oil Refill get one Free
-$0.50 off Green Giant Steamers
$10.65 OOP after coupons

Plus there is a rebate on Oil of Olay Products, so I will actually gain money on that purchase. Gotta love that!

I wish that was my actual total, but I bought other things so my total was $102.xx before coupons and $92.xx after. The cashier even commented about how it pays to coupon.

Couponing

I have discovered a new obsession. Coupons! I am just starting out, so I still have a lot to learn. The stores that are close to me do not double coupons, so my goal is to make a trip once a month to a town where grocery stores do. I also hope to strategize those visits with Kmart doubles, if there is an even that month. I did my first Kmart doubles a couple weeks ago and I had a blast! I intend to me more organized for the next round, if there is a next round. I'm not normally a Kmart shopper, but they doubled coupons up to and including $2. I got Dove shampoo for $0.79 and the conditioner was free! I got free Diego band-aids for Ashton too. I'm going shopping tomorrow and already have some coupons ready. I hope to post my savings on here after each shopping trip. I'm a little bummed that the next couple batches of newspapers will not have coupons, but look forward to 2009's coupons.

One resource I want to mention is AFC. I have found this site to be extremely helpful in addition to many of the frugal blogs I visit.