Shopping Trips 5/20

So today being Friday I kinda expected it to be crowded but it's always a surprise to see the masses when you actually see them and the lines. I made my trip to Wal-mart for my price matches (this is almost as good as using coupons for me)

 1-Angel Soft 18dbl rolls-$8.96=$8.96
1-Plastic Storage thingy-$8.67=$8.67
1-Cottonelle wipes-$2.87-Coupon for free(From their fb)=FREE
2-Spam $2.29(Price Matched for $1.99)=$3.98
2-15oz Country Crock Butter $1.98(Price Matched Dollar General for 2/$3-Coupon for $0.40/1 x2=$2.20
3-82oz Bleach $1.98 (Price Matched Target for 3/$5)=$5.00
1-Bic Soleil Razors $4.27(Price Matched May's Drugwarehouse for $3.99)-Coupon for $3.00/1=$0.99

Total:$33.09
Saved:$6.29 16% Savings
***Buying this much bleach at one time was well worth it because it will last me at least 6-9 months***

Ok now while in Homeland when I was picking up my meat I noticed another couponer there and asked her if she knew about the new coupon policy they were enforcing and I explained it to her.  She was very greatful as she had planned on doing 2 transactions and thanked me because had I not told her she "woulda made a fool outta herself" were her words. This was the first time I took advantage of all the meat coupons out there and was really happy about it.

1-RRR Steaks $8.42-Coupon for $1.00/1 (Doubled)=$6.42
1-Hormel Porkchops $10.03-Coupon for $1.00/1(Doubled)=$8.03
1-Pilgrims Boneless Skinless Breast $5.91 -Coupon $1.00/1(Doubled)=$3.91
5-12oz Bologna $5.00=$5.00
2-16oz Bar-S Hotdogs $1.49-Coupon $1/2= $0.98/2
2-Borden Shredded Cheese 2/$4=$4.00
5-Always Save(store brand) mac n cheese $0.39=$1.95
2-Sugar $2.79(Raincheck for 2/$3.98-Coupon for $0.50x2(Doubled)=$1.98/2
1-Dozen Eggs $0.99-Raincheck discount $0.50=$0.49
1-Peter Pan Creamy Peanut Butter $1.99-Coupon for $0.50(Doubled)=$0.99
1-On Cor Salisbury Steak Entree $1.99=$1.99
1-State Fair Corn dog bite thingies $2.99-Coupon for $1.00(Doubled)=$0.99
3-Tony's Pizza $1.00-coupon for $0.50(Doubled)=$2.00/3
2-Edy's Shake things $2.00-coupon $1.00(Doubled)=FREE
1-Zest 3pk $1.99-Coupon for $1.00=FREE

Total:$37.88
Saved: $35.18 48% Savings

Wal-mart Haul 5/18

3-Boxes of Capncrunch $3.00(Price Matched Walgreens for $1.75)-Coupon for $0.50=$3.75
2-Half Gallon Milk $2.27(They wouldn't price match the Walgreens ad because it just said MILK not a brand)
3-Breakfast Packs $2.98-Coupon for $1.00=$5.94
2-Cherry Coke-Coupon for $1.25-Coupon for $1.00=$1.50
2-Simliac Spit Up Formula $3.84-Coupon for $5.00=Free +$2.32overage
1-Box of Whales (Generic for Goldfish) $1.84=$1.84
4-3pk Ivory $0.97-Coupon for $1.00=Free+$0.12overage
5-Reach Floss $0.88-Coupon $1.00=Free+$0.60overage
5-Pert Plus 2-1 Shampoo Trial Size $0.97=Free+$0.15overage

Total before coupons:$56.42
After coupons: $24.12 55% off!

This is the aftermath of the kids finding out that mommy had bought the Whales

Printable Coupons-How To & Where

                                                *Example of printable coupon*


Ok now that you've got your organization method possibly figured out and you're on your way to gathering those Sunday coupons where else can you get coupons?  Here lies the joy that is Printable Coupons.  Printable coupons are coupons that manufacturers offer online via a mass coupon website or their own company website for printing at home.

****Rules for printable coupons**
-NEVER photocopy or copy a coupon this is fraud!
-Make sure the remit address(the one that the store you're shopping at has to send to to get their money) is legible and all there
-Whole barcode must be intact

Where can you get printable coupons?
-Coupons.com you can type your zip code in the upper right corner to get regional coupons for yourself or enter random real ones for a different variety and sometimes price value coupons.  **Check this often there are random awesome coupons on here**
-Redplum.com is another website you can print coupons off.  These aren't awesome awesome coupons but sometimes it may surprise ya
-Smartsource.com decent coupons where worth checking everyday to see if something new has come up.

Now if you have specific brands you use go to their website and search around to see if they have a promotions tab or link. They sometimes offer games or just plain out give ya a coupon for nothing, which is AWESOME!

Facebook has also become a haven for companies giving coupons out. Sometimes there are only a certain amount and then they are out so if you see a **HURRY** on a post from me over at Deal Searching Mama that means get your fanny to printing!

How can I save on ink?
Normally when printing a coupon you can print up to 3 per sheet of paper from websites like the smartsource.com and the others I used above.  Now when printing single coupons from websites I have found if it just prints one coupon then you can turn it around upside down to print another coupon on the other end so then as not to waste  3/4 of a sheet of paper.  I usually save the scraps that is like 1/4 of paper for my daughter to color on.

Another point is sometimes when printing you get an ad underneath or above the coupon, well above I'm not sure how to solve the problem BUT below once you see the coupon print in full hit cancel on your printer (the physical button cancel on your computer) this will stop the print and save ink.

Printing in Black only

Find your printer que.  Go to the Printer Tab, a drop down menu will come down and you click on Properties.

This screen will pop up and you should see a Preferences button you can click on.

 From this screen you then click on Advanced

Here you will click on Print in Grayscale and a drop down menu will appear and you can click on Black Ink Only, therefore you will only print in black ink which is a lot cheaper to replace than color ink.

Homeland Match-ups 5/18-5/24

I am going to do all the 10/$10 sale at the end so it doesn't get confusing I usually do it page by page according to the ad.

Meat Coupons:
RRR
Pilgrim's Pride
Hormel


On Cor Salisbury Steaks 28oz $1.99(These are normally $2.18 at Wal-mart)
-Coupon $0.30/1 3/6 RP
=$1.39/1

Borden Cheese Singles, Shredded, or Natural Cheese Slices 2/$4
-Coupon from Homeland Fundraiser Book $1/2
=2/$2.00

Best Choice Grade A $0.99
-Rain Checks $0.50/1
=$0.49/1

Zyrtec 30ct-$14.99
-$4.00/1
=$10.99/1

Atkins Shakes 4pk $3.99
-$2.00/1
=$1.99/1

Atkins Bars $4.99
-$2.00/1
=$2.99

Ivory, Safeguard, or Zest bar Soap 3/4ct $1.99
-Coupon for $1/1 5/1 P&G IVORY
=FREE/1
-Coupon for $1/1 Zest 5/1 P&G
=FREE/1

Prilosec 14ct $10.49
-$1/1 from 5/1 P&G
=$8.49

Kellogg's Cereals 11.4-20z Select varieties $2.99
-$1/2 Raisin Bran
=$3.98/2
-$1/2 Special K 5/1 RP
=$3.98/2

Maxwell House Wake-up Roast Coffee 34.5oz $6.99
-$0.75/1  4/17 SS
=$5.49/1

Lay's, Cheetos, Fritos 2/$5
-FREE Sierra Mist wyb Lay's Kettle Cooked (If included in sale)
=$2.50/1 + 1 FREE Sierra Mist

12pk Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper 3/$9.99
-$1/1 Any Coca Cola Product (Recycle Bank 75pts) (If you don't already have this coupon it might not make it before the sale is over)
=3/$8.99 (They are not suppose to double pop coupons)

Eckrich Smoked Sausage $2.89
-$1/1 DND 5/15 SS
=$1.89/1

Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage Or Cooked Links or Patties $2.99
-$0.55/1 Sausage Rolls
=$1.89

State Fair Corn Dogs 8-16oz $2.99
-$1/1 Very cute way to get a coupon! You'll get a laugh
=$0.99/1


10 for $10 Sale-You don't have to get all 10 to get the $10 each item is $1.00

Michelina's Entrees Select varieties $10/10
-$1/5 
=$3/5

Tony's Crispy Crust or Pizza for one $10/10
-$0.50/3 5/15 SS=$2.00/3

Fuze Singles, Vitamin Water, Smart Water $10/10
-$1/2 4/10 SS
=FREE/2

Edy's Shakes or Smoothies $10/10
-$1.00/2 4/17 RP
=FREE/2

Red Gold Tomatoes or Tomato Sauce $10/10
-$0.50/2 (This was a printable that is no longer available)
=$1.00/2
-$1/4 Homeland Coupon Book
=$2.00/4

Crescent Rolls, Grands! Jr, Cinnamon Rolls $10/10
-$0.40/2 4/17 SS  There are coupons for various amounts for these be sure to check your binders etc
=$1.20

Totino's Pizza Rolls $10/10
-$1.00/2 (These were on select Totino's Pizza Boxes a few weeks ago)
=Free/2
*These are normally $2.25 each at Homeland*

Mt. Olive Sweet Relish 10oz $10/10
-$0.50/1 4/17 SS
=FREE/1

Dawn or Joy Dish Detergent $10/10
-$0.25/1 5/1 P&G
=$0.50/1

Super quick Wal-mart and busy day

So this morning my husband made a dentist appointment to have his tooth that chipped off looked at.       So we rushed to Claremore, had issues finding the place but finally did.  After 2 hours he has 1 tooth removed and can only eat cold food. So he says instant potatoes and applesauce.  Already knowing I need to go to the store for a few other things I am thinking on the way home what I have coupons for.


When we got home I got things organized and went to Wal-mart

3-CapNCrunch (Normally $2.50) Price Matched Walgreens for $1.75
Coupon for $0.50/1x3
=$3.75/3
4-Instant Potatoes $1.24
=$4.96
1-6pk applesauce $1.50
=$1.50
2-Calidad Chips $1.50
=$3.00
2-Loaves of Bread $1.18
=$2.36
2-Half Gallon 2% Milk (Normally $2.27) Price Matched Walgreens for $1.59
=$3.18

Total=$20.70
Right off the top with just price matching I saved: $5.11
Altogether I saved: $6.61 =25% Savings

Recycle Bank

I registered on this website around Earth Day that I heard about. You could earn points and trade them in for awesome coupons, so I decided to try it out for myself.  I discovered Recyclebank.com where I participated in their Green Your Home challenge where they opened a room and you could click on different things inside the room and learn how to become more green for the environment.

After commiting to some other ways to becoming more green I had enough points to redeem them for the two Coca-cola coupons you see in the above picture.  A Buy One Get One Free on 2-liters & a Save $1 on ANY size coca-cola product OR package. Those are pretty sweet for not having to pay anything and all I had to do was click stuff and learn about doing things that benefit the Earth and save me money in some ways.  They have continued the campaigns after Earth Day and have added more rewards!  So keep checkig back if you already have an account on there and if you don't WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!

Last Night's Dinner and Dessert and Aftermath

Last night I decided to make a different dessert than the cookies I've been making and I knew I had the Pumpkin Bread in the cabinet, so guess what I made?  I have tried making the apple bread equivalent to this and failed miserably multiple times so I guess it's this box version I get to stick too!


I was trying to find something easy and quick to cook for dinner and came up with my newly loved pizza rendition. 

 It's just a tortilla, marina sauce and cheese.  Now you can add whatever you normally eat on your pizzas but this was for the kids and I wanted to keep it as least messy as possible. 

So roughly: For 8 servings
1pack tortillas-$3.00 (for 8 small)
1bag cheese-$2.50
1jar of Great Value Marinara-$1.00
So 8 or more servings depending on how much cheese and marinara you like costs about $6. That's cheaper than most meals for 1 person at McDonalds!

                        Alex discovered he could play in it of course!

Guess Katherine had to inspect it before she ate it.

 And for the after-play all full and ready to rumble, well in the case say "Hyah Daddy HYAH!"