My Savings Journal and Other Random Stuff

King Soopers

2008-10-31T18:11:00.003-07:00

The deal on the purex goes thru Tuesday November 4th.
Purex $1.99
Purex $1.99
Purex $1.99
Chapstick $2.69

total $9.34
mfq -.50
Bonus q -.50
mfq -.50
bonus q -.50
mfq -.50
Bonus q -.50
Cat OYNO -5.00

total out of pocket $1.23
Get Back in Rebate for Chapstick $2.69

Walgreens Saturday 10/25

2008-10-25T14:24:00.004-07:00

Alka-Seltzer $4.99
(2) Visine $7.00
Loreal Cleanser $7.99
(2) little tikes hammers $2.48
(4) walgreens tissues $1.00
(3) Red Pilot Pens $1.26

$5 off $20+Purcahse -5.00
visine mfq -3.00
loreal mfq -1.00

total $17.19
loreal rebate -7.99
Alka-Seltzer RR -5.00
visine RR -2.00

so total Out of Pocket $2.20

August Declutter Challenge Week 3

2008-08-29T20:01:00.006-07:00

This week I spent sometime getting rid of items in the office. My paper shredder is full of papers in the office that needed to be gone.

I also found and old table knife,picture fram,wood star,pedometer,plastic card holder,pencil bag and some unopened Knex toy. I am slowly making progress in the office and am excited about it.

But my faveorite declutter of all didn't come from the office. It came from the bathroom.

************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************Alright I will show you now!

Yeah thats right OPK's (Ovulation Predictor Kits)! My husband and I after over two years of Trying to Concieve got a Positive Pregnancy test on August 18th. Right now I am currently five weeks along! We are so excited and within the next week or two should have our first ultrasound.

August Declutter Challenge Week 3

2008-08-22T21:41:00.005-07:00

Recycled Old Coupon Inserts and other paper cluttering the office.

Worked On Organizing my faveorite folder.

My husband actually decided to get rid of this old router that works. He was keeping it becuase "we might need it someday." But agreed with me we haven't used it in years and someone else could get use out of it now.

I went to goodwill with a trunk load of stuff from this challenge things I have posted and not posted. I also was good and resisted going into the store and buying anything.

What I have been learning thru this decluttering process is that you need to take one day at a time. Some days you just get in a rut and have hard time parting with anything. While other days you feel like giving everything away. What I am learning is that I should conquer one room at a time. That will be my goal for this next week because I think I will feel more progress has been made.

August Declutter Challenge Week 2

2008-08-15T19:48:00.015-07:00

1. Mountain of Socks 30 pairs. Some ladies collect purses. I collect socks and have three drawers full of them. Feels good to go thru and get rid of the ones I dont wear anymore.

2. Empty Pill Bottles are going to be Recycled.

3. Bad girl garter from wedding 3 1/2 years ago.

4. Shot glass from my cousins wedding. I didnt even goto it and I dont even drink. Time to say goodbye.

5. These cute capris I haven't even worn this summer.

6. This makeup bag jams my bathroom drawer everday so I took the makeup out of it. Goodbye bag.

7. Speaking of making your butt look to big that what this skirt does to me.

8. Cheerleading Shoes from high school these are from 1999. I also got rid of three other pairs of sheos.

Week 1 August Declutter Challenge

2008-08-08T19:44:00.017-07:00

I am really glad that I have joined this challenge. Its been hard to get rid of clutter but it feels good all at the same time.

Day 1-Masterbath

Day 2-Soda Rewards

Day 3- Old Gift
Day 4- Recycling

Day 5- Flip Flops

Day 6- Blue Flip Flops

Day7- Jeans

Declutter Challenge Day 7

2008-08-07T19:17:00.000-07:00

These jeans I bought at a garage sale a couple of months ago. Didn't fit so time for them to goto Goodwill.

Declutter Challenge Day 6

2008-08-06T20:34:00.001-07:00

Just not that comfortable time to say goodbye!

Declutter Challenge Day 5

2008-08-05T22:00:00.003-07:00

These cute flip flops I bought on clearance a couple years a go. I have worn them probaly only a few times to go out and check the mail. Time for them to goto Goodwill.

Declutter Challenge Day 4

2008-08-04T19:05:00.002-07:00

The recycling was taking over the garage. So I put it in my trunk to get rid of.

Declutter Challenge Day 3

2008-08-03T16:55:00.003-07:00

It was time to say goodbye to this not even half used bath set. I recieved this yummy smelling set at my bridal shower in December 2004. Just have not used it in 3 1/2 years. I took the wood box it was in and put in a bathroom drawer to help organize. It was cool when I flipped the box over it said reusable box. I think I thought it was cool because I thought of reusing it before I even read it. I am working on the whole Reduce Reuse Recycle concept!

Declutter Challenge Day 2

2008-08-02T20:23:00.004-07:00

These lids for my coke rewards and pepsi stuff have just been sitting on the desk for the past month. So I typed them all in today and threw the caps away.

Declutter Challenge Day 1

2008-08-01T17:28:00.007-07:00

I figure that was a good reason to jump back on the blog bandwagon. For day one of the challenge I decided to tackle some the clutter in the master bathroom. Feels great to get rid of items that haven't been used in the longest time.

Goodwill Baby Buys

2008-06-02T12:42:00.003-07:00

When I find good deals on Baby stuff I pick them up. I am going to eventually have kids.

The Childrens Place Wagon Shirt $.99
Oshkosh Jeans $.99

total before discount $1.98
after $1.18

Gymboree shirt $.99
Gymboree romper $1.99
total $2.98

Goodwill

2008-06-02T12:38:00.003-07:00

Today all of the long pants were half off!

1 pair Tommy Jeans $3.99
1 pair Tilt Jeans $3.99
1 Pair Aeropostale Jeans $3.99

total before discounts $15.98
total after discounts $5.97

King Soopers

2008-06-02T12:32:00.003-07:00

1 Snuggle Fabric Softner $3.49
1 Snuggle Dryer Sheets $3.49
2 Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti $2.00
1 Barilla Penne Whole Grain $1.00
2 Gallon 2% Milk $5.50

Before Coupons Total $15.48
Total Out of Pocket after coupons with tax $9.07

Great Walmart Trip

2008-06-02T12:25:00.005-07:00

Great way to start off my shopping this month.

12 Betty Crocker Muffin Pouchs $8.64
4 Bush's Grillin Beans $5.00
2 Ky $5.57
2 weber spice packs $1.28
3 Kotex Liners $3.00
1 Lisa Frank Stickers $0.50

Total Before Coupons $23.99

Total Out Of Pocket After Coupons with tax $4.66

Walgreens Rocks

2008-05-09T13:28:00.003-07:00

These shower gels are on sale for $3.49. When you buy one it spits out a register reward for another one free. Then you keep rolling it. I also got in another P&G fix.

Costco

2008-05-05T21:22:00.002-07:00

(1) Carbon Monoxide Detector $26.89
Frozen Orange Jucie 6 pk 8.79
Tortillas 3.19
Pancake Mix 5.65
Potatoes 20 lbs 5.99
Rice 25 lbs 11.49
dozen poppy seed muffins 6.49

subtotal $68.49
tax $1.99

Total out of Pocket $70.48

First May Shopping Day

2008-05-05T19:11:00.012-07:00

Albertsons
(2) Milk $5.00
(1) Teriyaki Sauce $2.00
(1) La Victoria Salsa $1.38
(1) Pepperoni $2.49
(1) Fresh Express Salad $1.99

Before Coupon Total $12.86
Bag Refund -$.05
Sauce coupon -$.55
Salsa coupon -$.50
WG Catalina -$10.00

Total Out of Pocket $1.10

Walgreens #1
(6)Charmin Freshmates $14.94
(1)Venus Embrace Razor $9.99
(3) Febreze 27 oz $11.97
(3) Febreze 16.9 oz $10.47
(1) Adidas Fresh Deoderant $4.29

Before Coupon Total $51.66
(3) Febreeze BOGO MFQ -$10.47
Adidas MFC -$4.29
Venus MFC -$4.00
Freshmates IVC -$3.00
(2) Catalinas from Aveeno -$20.00

Subtotal $9.60
Tax $3.60

Total Out of Pocket on Giftcard $13.50

Totals Savings $47.26
Recevied $26.00 in Catalinas

Walgreens #2
Venus Embrace Razor $9.99
Venus MFC -$4.00
Subtotal $5.99
Tax $.74

Total Out of Pockets on Giftcard $6.73
Recieved $6.00 Catalina

Walgreens #3
(1) Cascade Powder $2.5o
(1) Cascade Gel Pac $2.50
(3) Charmin Freshmates $7.47
(4) Crest Pro Health 4.0z $10.00

Before Coupon Total $22.47
(2) Cascade MFC -$1.00
Freshmates IVC -$1.50
(4) Crest MFC -$4.00
Crest IVC -$6.00
(1) Catalina from Venus -$6.00

Subtotal $3.97
Tax $1.55
Total Out of Pocket on Giftcard $5.52
Total Savings $25.24
Recieved $20.00 in Catalinas

Walgreens #4
(1) Venus Embraces $9.99
(5) Crest Pro Health 4.2 OZ $12.50
(1) Cascade Powder $2.50
(3) Charmin Freshmates $7.47

Total Before Coupons $32.46
(1)Venus Embraces MFC -$4.00
(4)Crest MFC -$2.50
Crest IVC -$7.50
Casacade MFC -$0.50
Charmin IVC Yikes forgot to use it! I have to get my money back!

Subtotal $17.96
Tax $2.40
Total ouf of pocket on Giftacard $20.36
Recieved $26.00 in Catalinas

Walgreens #5
(2) air freshners packs $1.37
(3) Different scrapbook stickers $1.97
(1) Car Wax $1.32
(1) Be Head Hair Dryer $15.49

Total Before Coupons $20.52
Total with Tax $22.18
2 Catalinas from P&G -$20.00

total out of pocket gift cards $1.14
total out of pocket cash .52

Albertsons and Waglreens Day Total Spent After Coupons: $48.39
Catalinas I have $42.00
Plus I will get about five back for the IVC I missed.

Walmart
(3) All You Magazines with surveys in them $6.72
(1) Kraft mayo olive oil $2.48
Kraft peelie -1.00
Total out of pocket $8.70

Shampoo is taking over!

2008-04-16T19:42:00.004-07:00

I paid Out of Pcket $8.96 and still have a $6.00 RR
Not posted are two reuseable bags.
I love Walgreens!

King Soopers

2008-04-04T13:20:00.003-07:00

Picture of Both Transactions

King Soopers Transaction #1

2 ziploc quart size bags $5.00
2 8oz Kraft Cheese $4.00
1 Betty Crocker augratin potatoes $1.50
2 twist hot pockets $4.00
3 excedrin $3.00
1 Welchs Grape Juice $2.50
4Betty Crocker cookie pouches $6.00
5 Gold Fish $5.00
4 Hormil Chili $4.00
1 Dawn Foam $2.50
2 Pillsbury Pizza Crust (can) $3.00
1 Frenchs Mustard $1.00
1 Kroger Pretzel Sticks $1.00
1 Betty Crocker Muffin Mix $2.00

BYOB 0.25
Manufactured Coupons 28.55
Multipled Coupons 5.65
Store Savings 29.22
total coupon savings $63.42
86% Savings

total out of Pocket $10.96

Transaction #2
2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls $2.00
2 Sobe Waters $2.00
3 Easter Spatulas $ .75
2 Betty Crocker Brownies $4.00
4 Ziploc Gallon Bags $10.00

total before coupons $18.75
Manuacture Coupons $9.00
Multipled $2.00
Card Savings $13.55
Total Savings $24.55
76% Savings

Total out of Pocket $8.55

King Soopers Total Out of Pocket $19.51

March 31,2008 Shopping Adventures

2008-03-31T13:10:00.002-07:00

Picture of All my Walgreens Transactions
My Budget For April Started today since I do my shopping on Mondays.

Albertsons

6 Easter King Size Reeses $2.22
2 totinos pizzas $1.76
1 spring napkins (20 ct) $ .49
2 St Patrick’s napkins (20 ct) $ .98
2 Easter cup cake cups (75 ct) $ .74
Subtotal $6.19
tax .16
Total Out of Pocket $6.35
Today’s Albertsons Total Savings $14.21

Walgreens

Transaction #1
Advil Pm $3.99
Coupon -2.00
Tax .30
Total Out of Pocket $2.29

Printed $3.00 cat

Transaction #2
Advil Pm $3.99
Coupon -2.00
Tax .30
Total Out of Pocket $2.29

Printed $3.00 cat

Transaction #3
Advil Pm $3.99
Coupon -1.50
Tax .30
Total Out of Pocket $2.79

Printed $3.00 cat

Transaction #4
Dawn Simples Pleasures $2.50 X 6= 15.00
Febreze Noticables $7.00 X 4= $28.00
Febreze Air Effects Spray $2.50 X 4=10.00
Advil PM $3.99 X 1= 3.99
Walgreens little Kleenex $.29 X 1=. $.29

Total Before coupons $57.28

Dawn simple pleasures $1.00 X 6 = -$6.00
Febreze Noticables $3.00 X 3 t $5.00 X 1 =. -$14.00
Febreze Air Effects Spray $1.00 X 4 = -$4.00
Advil PM $2.00 X 1= -$2.00
Walgreens Catalina from Venus Razor last week -$5.00

Subtotals $26.28
Tax 7.4% 4.24

Total Out of Pocket $30.52
Got Back $28.00 in RR

King Soopers
This was a needs trip you can tell by how much I paid.

Sinton Skim Milk (manger special) $2.15
2% Milk $2.77
3 8oz blocks of Kroger cheese $5.00
tortillas $1.89
Glass Plus (FAR) $1.79
5 corn on the cob $1.00

BYOB -.16
TxP .21

Total Out of Pockets $14.66

Totals Savings $5.59
Only Savings of 27% off my order

Money Spent Out of Pocket today $52.55
Total Register Rewards $37.00
Total Rebate Items $1.79

Todays Mail

2008-03-22T18:41:00.003-07:00

1. Pledge Milti Surface Wipe with $1.00 off coupon (great for rebate)
2. (3) $.25 off any package of Birdseye frozen vegetables or fruit Expire 12/31/08
I got these because I emailed them.
3. Giftcards to Albertsons $5.00 from rebate with (3) Jolly time popcorn coupons that expire 12/31/09 they are Save $1.00 on 2 boxes of Jolly time popcorn

So over all a great mail day!

New Year

2008-02-17T20:54:00.002-07:00

Wow time is kicking by this year! I thought I had better get back into sharing my deals. Looking at other peoples blogs really inspire me. I have got some amazing deals this year.

Wow have I got some deals!

2007-12-28T22:07:00.003-07:00

Alright here are two transactions combined. I got thest one December 27th.

Item Regular Price My Price(sale)
Robe $80.00 $20.00
Rasberry Vanilla lotion 2 oz $ 3.50 $ 0.00 (coupon for 1 free)
Cherry Blossom lotion 2 oz $ 3.50 $0.00 (coupon for 1 free)
Orange Cream Mentha lip shine $ 7.50 $1.87
Orange Cream Mentha lip shine $ 7.50 $1.87
Strech Mark Solution (one day will need) $12.00 $3.00
Sugar&Spic Bubble Bath,Shampoo,Body Wash $12.00 $6.00 (only item not %75 off but i love this stuff)
Aromatherapy Jasmine Vanilla foam Bath $13.00 $3.25
Fresh Vanilla Creamy Body Wash $9.00 $2.25
Warm Vanilla Sugar Perfume $28.00 $7.00
Sweet Pea Perfume $28.00 $7.00

Regular Price Total (not with tax)= $204.00
My total OOP with tax= $56.11

My savings $147.89 fantastic trip

Sweet Deals

2007-12-28T21:47:00.003-07:00

So this is my first victoria Secret deal. I ordered this one online 12/16. It arrived 12/27 via UPS.
2 pair socks $10.00
lip gloss $0.00
perfume $0.00
shipping $5.95
tak $.81
total charged on credit car $11.76

Not bad for all I got!

Walmart Not My Fave Place to Shop

2007-12-15T23:34:00.001-07:00

tortillas $1.74 (not good price)
tortilla chips $3.18 (insane)
18 eggs $2.93
4 cambbells cream of chicken $2.00
4 campbells cream of chicken $2.00
Soy Sauce $1.92 (need)
Bourne Ultimatum $14.97
4 kotex panty liners $4.00
Salad 16 oz $1.68
cilantro $.58
carrots $1.58
subtotal $39.08
coupons -$6.00

Total charged $34.48

Pep Boys

2007-12-14T08:37:00.001-07:00

I am so shocked never ever got an amazing deal from a parts store. Lesli stumbled across this deal ordering brake pads for I customer. Me and Paul had to get in on the deal because it was so awesome.

I got a seat of ECB Brake Pads that are list proce $65.52

My Total $3.70 they were about 90% off they are being clearanced out

King Soopers

2007-12-10T22:44:00.002-07:00

3 organic navel oranges $2.32
3 propel waters $2.75
4 blistex chapstick $4.00
2 loafs King Soopers wheat bread $2.00
1 Barilla Sauce $2.00
1 hersheys syrup $1.62 (DH need)
4 Planters cashews $10.00 (have far out expiration date)
1 Gallon 2% Milk $2.87 (lowest I can find around here)
1 Barilla spaghetti $1.25
1 block of Kroger cheese $6.99 (We eat so much cheese but i think its freaking expensive)
2 smoked ham lunch meat $2.98

Total coupons savings $26.20
I saved $.25 buy reusing my own bags!
I saved 45% off My Order
Total Charged to credit card $31.60

Week of July 30-August 4

2007-07-30T22:11:00.001-07:00

Monday
1. Reynold's wrap sample&$.75 off coupon

Tuesday
1. Tide, Bounce, Downy, pure essentials samples from WM

Wednesday
Nothing

Thursday
1.Hansen's Natural coupon book

Friday
1. Playtex Sport tampons 2 reg 1 super from WM
2. Mariah Carey M perfume card
3. Frizz Ease Hair serum (4.4ml)

Saturday
1. Dove Cool Moisture Shampoo/Condtioner Sample (from Dove)
2. Meerkat Manor sneak preview dvd (Vocal Point)

Walgreens

2007-07-26T20:59:00.001-07:00

So I need to start sharing some of my shopping deals with you.

Walgreens Transaction #1
1.) 5 Pack Papermate Mechanical pencils
2.) 5 Pack Papermate Mechanical pencils
3.) Johnson's Soothing Naturals Lotion
4.) Johmson's Soothing Naturals Instense Moisture Cream
5.) Glade Air Infunsions spray
6.) Glade Infusions Spray
7.) 2 Pack pilot G2 pens

WAG ADVERSTISED SAVINGS 8.37
MFG COUPON SAVINGS 7.50
TOTAL SAVINGS 15.87

TOTAL PAID $3.00
REBATE -$1.00

TOTAL OOP (OUT OF POCKET) $2.00

Week of July 23-28

2007-07-23T21:02:00.001-07:00

Monday 23rd
1. Sample of Nivea For Men Energizing Hydro Gel

Tuesday 24th
Nothing

Wednesday 25th
1. Dove Cool Moisutre Shampoo/Conditioner (WM)
2. April Fresh Ultra Down Fabric Softer for 1 load

Thursday 26th
Nothing

Friday 27th
Nothing

Saturday 28th
1.Ambi Skincare samples & $1.00 of any Ambi Skincare product exp 12/31/07

Radio Contest Win January 17th

2007-07-18T08:49:00.001-07:00

Luckly I won my last prize June 9th. I had to name the title of Cole Deggs and the Lonesome cd. It is self titled Cole Deggs and the Lonesome. That was easy I google searched it really quick and called in(double checked). Wonder if I was the first one to get thru. So I won a set of tickets to see them preform Thursday night. Looks like a leave work early night! I am going to have to go pick up my tickets tommorow. Now I need a date! I am going to see if my husband Dan wants to go. If not I will invite my friend Kim.

This morning I picked up my tickets! It was cool they gave me two sets of tickets. After I asked for another set kindly. I am excited for this concert it will be alot of fun.

Week of July 16-21

2007-07-16T16:34:00.001-07:00

Monday 16th
1. 2 SMRT 4u Rings (x2)

Tuesday 17th
1. Mighty Small OB Tampons with $1.00 off coupon
2. Aquafresh White and & Shine Toothpaste Berry Fresh 0.8 oz (Walmart Sample)

Wednesday 18th
1. Colgate Total Advanced Clean Plus Whitening toothpaste .75 oz

Thursday 19th
No goodies

Friday 20th
1. One free pair of hanes panties blue

Saturday
1. Kotex Pad Sample and $2.00 coupon

Week of July 9-14

2007-07-09T14:23:00.001-07:00

Mondays Mail
1. Wilson Staff Fiftry Compresson Gold Balls (2)
2. Poise 1 liner and 1 moderate pad (Walmart Sample)

Tuesday
No Goodies

Wednesday
No Goodies

Thursday
Ocean Spray $1.00 off 64 oz Cranberry Juice or Juice Drink
Similac $5.00 check

Friday
Vocal Point Coupons for Tide to Go
Soy Joy (Walmart sample)

Saturday
15 Potato Temporay Tattoos (pirate potato)

Grage Sale Finds

2007-07-07T19:21:00.003-07:00

Today my DH and I went to some garage sales. I love going to them. I always find such awesome deals.

My husband got a kite for $.50. Never had been opened before we will have to take that out to the park with another $.50 kite I found about a month ago. We also got some baby clothing and a toy.

Total spent on baby items $3.00

Back in the Swing Of Things

2007-03-24T11:49:00.000-07:00

I have been feeling under the weather lately. The past two days I havent worked. Ugh its Springs Break and the snow is coming down. Welcome to paradise.

Walgreens
Bought toothpaste thats FAR.

Target Purchase #1
Pledge Swiffer $3.89 FAR
Dove bodywash $3.69
MFR coupon -$1.00
Dove bodywash $3.69
MFR coupon -$1.00
Triggered Giftcard $5.00

Dove Proage Deo $3.69
MFR -$1.00
Dove Proage Deo $3.69
MFR -$1.00
Triggered Giftcard $5.00

Total Paid $15.29
Gif cards -$10.00
Rebate- -$3.89

Total OOP $1.39

Target Purchase #2
Dove Pro Age Facewash $4.89
MFR Coupon -$2.00
Dove Pro Age Facewash $4.89
MFR Coupon -$2.00
Triggerd Giftcard $5.00

Subtotal $5.78
Totals $6.13
Used one of the other giftcards -$5.00
Total OOP $1.13

Walgreens Long Trip

2007-02-26T15:39:00.000-07:00

I bought
Needs
milk $2.79
milk $2.79

$5.58

Glade Scented Oil $6.00
Glade Scented Oil $6.00
Total $12.00
Coupons -$6.00
ESR -$4.00
Total OOP $2.00

Fructice Hairspray $3.99
Rightguard Body Spray $4.99
Breath Rx Daily Tongue Care Kit $9.99
Total $18.97
ESR -$18.97
Total OOP $0.00

Benadryl 48 ct Total $6.00
Coupon -$1.00
ESR -$2.00
Total OOP $3.00

Soft& Dri 2.25 oz Orig $2.99 Sale $1.00
Soft& Dri 2.25 oz Orig $2.99 Sale $1.00
Soft& Dri 2.25 oz Orig $2.99 Sale $1.00
Soft& Dri 2.25 oz Orig $2.99 Sale $1.00
Right Guard 3 oz Orig $2.99 Sale $1.00
Right Guard 3 oz Orig $2.99 Sale $1.00
Right Guard 3 oz Orig $2.99 Sale $1.00
Right Guard 3 oz Orig $2.99 Sale $1.00

TOTAL $8.00
Coupons -$8.00
Total OOP FREE

Oribit Gum $.99
Oribit Gum $.99
Oribit Gum $.99
Oribit Gum $.99
Oribit Gum $.99
Oribit Gum $.99
Oribit Gum $.99
Oribit Gum $.99
TOTAL $7.92
COupons -$4.00
Total OOP $3.92

Not that good of a deal on the gum oops!

GRAND TOTAL OOP $14.50

Sweetness

2007-02-21T12:11:00.000-07:00

Grocery Warehouse
Closing store sale! Groceries were %70 off. Cards %99 and General Merchandise %95.

sixty nine items

TOTAL $29.49

Preferred savings $10.71
Preferred Savings $100.97
Total savings $111.68

Safeway
(10) Slim Jim Jerky $1.00 a piece
Tortilla chips $2.29

TOTAL $12.29
Spit out $10.00 cat so I just paid for the chips.
Told me one transaction to get the coupon per day.

Kohls
Barely There Bra was regualary $29.50 got is %80 off for $5.90
Valentines Flag reg $19.99 got is at %70 off for $5.99

TOTAL $12.77

Target
Bra $5.48
Bra $10.48
Sunsilk $2.78
Suave Trial size deoderant $.99

used coupons $1.00.$.75

Total $19.44
Used giftcard to take off $5.00
TOTAL $14.44

Money Found Cha Ching

2007-02-10T10:20:00.000-07:00

This is money I find on the ground. That people have lost and I have found.

$.38 Is my running total so far. That I have found this week.

Albertsons

2007-01-29T22:02:00.000-07:00

Albertsons Trip #1
(2) Chex Mix
(1) Bugles
(1) Dawn Dishsoap
(2) Post Hny Bunches of Oats
(2) Ragu Sauce
(1) Lunch Meat
(1) Kraft Pudding 4 pck
(1) Tostino Pizza
(1) Gardettos
(2) Pampers Wipes
(2) Always Pads

Perfered savings $17.42
MFG $2.90
total savings $20.32

Total on my cc $28.70
Albertsons $10.00 your next order catalina printed (P&G)
Also $3.88 is going towards a rebate

Albertsons Trip # 2
(3) Taco bell Salsa
(1) Pampers Body Wash
(4) Pampers Wipes

Bonus By Savings $.79
Perferred Savings $8.33
Total Savings $9.12

Total $16.43
Albertsons $10.00 your next order catalina printed (P&G)
So really I spent $6.43

Walgreens Adventure

2007-01-29T21:58:00.000-07:00

Walgreens
(2) cotonelle 4 pack
(4) cans green giant vegtables
(1) eclipse gum (one that fits in car drink holder)
(1) gillette foamy shave cream
(2) colgate toothpastes 6.4 oz
(3) soft soaps 7.5 oz
(1) milk
(1) tampax pearl 20 ct

WAG Coupon savings: $8.30
WAG Advertised savings $1.79
MFG Coupon savings $8.19
Total Savings $18.27

Total on Visa Card $17.67
Will get Back in Rebates $10.00
Total after rebate $7.67

I am on a Rebate Roll this month!

2007-01-27T17:29:00.000-07:00

Rebates are the best! I love getting discount on expensive items. Also love rebates for trying things for about the price of a stamp or less than a dollar.

Recent Rebates
Kitchen Aid (for blender) $20.00
Glade Scented Oil Candles Trio Rebate $9.99
Glade Plugins Scented Oil Light Show Rebate $9.94

total savings $39.93

My $5 Night Of Entertainment

2007-01-13T19:23:00.000-07:00

So yesterday I went to the Wreckers private concert in Denver. With my favorite radio station 96.9 KCCY. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget. We rode up to the show in a white escalade limo that seats fourteen people. I invited my good friend Kim since I knew she loved The Wreckers. We met some really nice people from Colorado Springs. We ate dinner at The Grizzly Rose. Food consisted of fruit, coleslaw, beans, chicken, ribs, rolls, corn and a bunch of desserts. Drinks were also free. The food was very yummy. We all got VIP important people badges. Some time after six Kailin Garrity took the stage! She has a wonderful voice and I wish her the best of luck with her career. I had the opportunity to quickly chat with her, get her autograph and a picture taken with her.
The Wreckers came on stage and sang. I know I do not have the set list in the right order. (got the list from another review)
Cigarettes
Damn The Radio
Good Kind
Tennessee
Crazy People
Love Me Like That
Top of the world (Jess)
Hotel Paper (Michelle and her sound guy)
Way Back Home
My oh My
Leave The Pieces
Rain
Lay Me Down
After one of the songs I yell "Jessica can I have a pick?" She mouthed back wait a minute. Then after the song she came up and handed the pick directly to me. It was so freaking awesome! People around me were like what did she get. They were like oh a pick. I know some where jealous I wasn't going to ask her but thought its worth a shot .
After the show we got to go back stage. I had them sign a photo and a cd jacket. Jessica double-checked that I got the pick and I thanked her for it. When I told Michelle my name she told me that was her sisters name. I thanked them for there talent. Also told them how glad I was to see them since I missed them at the Rascal Flatts concert. I wished them luck with everything and took a picture with them. It was a neat experience. They were so sweet! I took pictures of Kim meeting them. I even heard them talk about Kim's pink cowboy hat. Also the concert Kim got hooked on The Wreckers at. (Rascal Flatts)
Then we rode home in the limo with some crazy drunks! Over all we had a blast! I would do this again in a heartbeat. I am so thankful to KCCY and everyone who made this possible. Oh yeah I get a free pair of boots from Rocky Boots. I am so excited I am sending in my order form on Monday.

I only had to tip the limo driver! Not bad at all!

Concert Score For Me 1-11-07

2007-01-13T19:19:00.000-07:00

So Tuesday I entered a contest on Kccy's website. Since I am member of the Country Club. Now remember I have been a member for years and never have won anything. The wait was worth it I am totally getting hooked up. I got a phone call on Wednesday telling me I won a limo ride with other winners, DJS. To see The Wreckers Preform a private concert at The Grizzly Rose up in Denver on Friday. Also dinner before the show and a meet& greet. I am pumped I have never won anything. Plus I get a giftcard to somewhere. I am sooooooo excited my friend Kim is going with me!

This is all FREE FREE FREE to me!

Snow.....Go Away

2007-01-05T09:50:00.000-07:00

So yesterday I worked all day! But today I am not going to work because of the snow. I am keeping track of what I spend. But I should have DH keep track of what he spends so we know where all of the money is going.

The only thing I bought was a liscence plate bracket for $3.99. No deal there. I was suprised I didnt get a military discount on that. Honestly really I am looking forward to keeping a budget and saving money this year. I think the blog will help me stay focused! Today is payday on a good note!

Great Mail Day

2007-01-03T21:57:00.000-07:00

Recieved my $20 rebate check for my Kitchenaid Mixer.

Samples
aquafreshtoothpaste
soft&dri deoderant
Dove hand soap with coupon
tampax sport with coupons

One of the best mail days i have had in awhile! Go me I also did not spend any money. Also the weather has been good to me and it hasnt snowed. That means I can goto work and get paid!

I rocked DSW today!

2007-01-01T19:09:00.000-07:00

So today I went to DSW with my DH. I had a $10 off coupon that needed to be used. I only had intentions of picking up one pair of black dress shoes. The clearance was another %50 off plus I got a military discount. They are brand names I was so suprised. These are Mootsies Tootsies, Mererrell, and Adidas.

Grand total out of pocket. $32.26
MY SAVINGS $138.96

Mail Call

2006-12-29T15:44:00.000-07:00

Bounce Lint & Freshness Roller $1.00 exp 12-31-07

New Years Resolution

2006-12-29T13:54:00.000-07:00

So I have many goals for the upcoming New Year. Regarding groceries and fun $400 a month is what I have to work with. My month starts on the 22nd and ends on the 22nd of the next month. Also I need to start cooking more since well that is the wifes job. I am going to start also reading and doing the flylady.net thing.

Kitchen Aid Blender

2006-12-29T13:41:00.001-07:00

My dh bought me a kitchen aid blender for Christmas. Today I decieded to look online and see if I can find a rebate. I did and sent it in for $20 off. So the $100 (orginal price)blender when from to $85 but it will be $65 when we get the $20 back. I love saving money!