Randall's Trip 4/12/11

I went yesterday to order Rylie's 3rd birthday cake and decided to do some snooping around the aisles while we waited for the cake decorator to get back from lunch. For the most part everything is big time marked up, but I found a couple of good deals, here is what I got:

(2)Dial Handsoaps- Regular: $1.69 each, used two .35 cent coupons, Randalls doubled it, so .70 off each, total :$1.98 for 2 soaps! And these were the taller size!

(2) Suave Powder Deodorants-Regular: $1.99 each, used two .50 cent coupons, Randalls doubled it to $1.00, total: $1.98 for 2 deodorants!

Plus I used my card and got another few cents off!!

WalMart Trip April 9

This is what I did today at Wal-Mart:

Similac Sensitive, $3.84
$5/1 Similac Product, exp. 5-31-11 (SS 04/03/11)
FREE after Coupon + $1.16 in Overage!

Similac Sensitive, $3.84

$3/1 Similac Product, exp. 5-31-11 (SS 04/03/11)

.84 cents after Coupon

(I am donating these two items)

Combat Ant Traps(10ct), $3.97

$2/1 Combat Product printable

Final Price: $1.97

And

Combat Ant Traps(10ct), $3.97

$2/1 Combat Product Printable

Final Price: $1.97

Purex 3 in 1 Laundry Sheets, $0.97
$1/1 Purex Detergent or Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets, exp. 5-7-11 (SS 03/13/11)
FREE after coupon!

AND

Purex 3 in 1 Laundry Sheets, $0.97
$1/1 Purex Detergent or Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets, exp. 5-7-11 (SS 03/13/11)
FREE after coupon!

My total with Tax for everything was $3.88, not too bad!

Menu for The Week

I thought maybe some of you readers would enjoy seeing my menu for the week! These Menus are based on what was on sale this week.

I am starting with today, since I do my shopping on Wednesday nights.

Thursday-Breakfast: Yogurt, Granola Bar, Milk, Sugar Free Fruit Snack

Lunch: SpongeBob Shaped Campbells Chicken Noodle Soup

Dinner:Hamburger Pie (Comment for the recipe)

Snack:Sliced Apple, Chocolate Milk

Friday-Breakfast: Raisin Bran Cereal with Milk

Lunch-Weight Watchers Smart Ones-Tuna Casserole

Dinner: Tater Tot Casserole

Snack:Crackers or NutriGrain Bar

Saturday-Yogurt, NutriGrain Bar, Milk, Fruit Snack

Lunch: Sandwiches

Dinner:BBQ Chicken Wraps

Snack:Sliced Apples

Sunday-Cereal and Milk

Lunch: Out

Dinner: Knorr Pasta Sides with Cherry Dump Cake

Snack-Ritz Crackerfuls

Monday-Breakfast:Yogurt, etc

Lunch-Sandwiches

Dinner-Crockpot Orange Chicken

Tuesday:Breakfast:Cereal

Lunch:Ravioli from Can

Dinner:Quick Balsamic Chicken

Hope you enjoy!

My Trip to Target Last Night!

There were a few awesome deals going on at Target this week. I got most of my grocery shopping done and a few things for Eater baskets. Here are my favorite deals from last night:

Skittles Blenders at $0.69 each (They were in the Easter section in boxes at my store)

Buy 2 and use $1/2 Target coupon

Stack with any Skittles coupon

FREE After Coupons

Knorr Side Dishes — $0.83

Buy 3 and use $0.50/2 Target coupon

Stack with $1/3 printable coupon

$0.33 each after coupon

Wishbone Dressing (16 oz.) — $1.60

Buy 2 and use $1.50/2 Target coupon

Stack with 2 $0.40/1 Wishbone coupons

$0.45 each after coupon

M&M’s Filled Eggs – $0.99
Buy 2 and use $1/2 coupon from the 3/20 RedPlum insert
$1.00 for 2 after coupon

Oscar Mayer Carving Board Lunchmeat – $3.29
Use $2/1 printable
Stack with $0.75/1 Target printable

SoBe LifeWater or Gatorade (32 oz) – $1
Use $0.50/1 Target printable
$0.50 after coupon

Lindt’s Lindor Truffles or Ghirardelli Pouches – $3
Use $1/1 coupon from the 1/23 SmartSource insert or printable
Or use $1.50/1 printable
Plus use $0.50/1 Target printable
As low as $1 after coupons

Buy 2 select Olay products, Get a $5 Target Gift Card: I LOVE THESE DEALS

Olay Quench Lotion – $4.99
Buy 2 and use $2/1 coupon from the 4/3 P&G insert
Pay $5.98, Get $5 gift card
$0.49 each after coupons and gift card

Ongoing Deals:

Degree Deodorant (travel size) – $0.97
Use $1/1 coupon from the 3/27 RedPlum insert
Free after coupon

Dove Men+Care Deodorant (travel size) – $0.97
Use $1/1 coupon from the 3/27 RedPlum insert
Free after coupon

Vaseline Lotion (travel size) – $0.97
Use $1/1 coupon from the 3/27 RedPlum insert
Free after coupon

Shout Wipes (travel size) – $0.97
Use $0.55/1 coupon from the 4/3 SmartSource insert
$0.42 each after coupon

I will be visiting Randalls next week along with some other stores to see how we can compare!

Kid's Eat Free at Chili's on Tuesday April 5th Only!!

Print a coupon for a free kid’s meal at Chili’s with any adult meal purchase. This coupon is good April 5, 2011 only.

Amazon Diaper Deal-160 Diapers for $24.82 Shipped!

Here’s a great deal on Pampers Cruisers Diapers from Amazon! Get a BOX of 160 Pampers shipped to your door for just $24.82. Here’s how to get the best deal:

• Add this $3/1 Huggies Coupon to your Amazon account
• Sign up for Amazon Mom if you haven’t already
• Place Pampers Cruisers in your cart
• Choose Subscribe and Save at checkout Look in the right sidebar for the “Subscribe & Save” option. I usually choose to re-subscribe in six months, but you can cancel the order once your order is shipped.

FREE 8X10 at Walgreens!!

Today Only!!!! You can pick up a Free 8X10 Print! Go Here Make sure you pick in store pick up for Free Shipping and check back daily for their daily deals!!

Free Purex Crystals-Target!

Purex Crystals — $2.99
Use $2/1 from 3/13 RedPlum insert
and $1/1 Target printable coupon
Free after coupons

Thanks moneysavingmom for picture and hint!

FREE Colgate Total Toothpaste at Target!

Colgate Total Toothpaste — $2.49
Use $1.50/1 Colgate Advanced Toothpaste from the 3/27 SmartSource insert
Stack with $1/1 Colgate Total Target coupon
Free after coupons

**Thanks Money Saving Mom

FREE Zyrtec at Target!!

Buy 1 Zyrtec 5-count, priced from $4.26-$5.29

Use (1) $2/1 Coupon Here and Use $4/1 Here

FREE after Coupons!!

** Thanks to Passion For Savings for the picture and hint!

Super Thursday Savings at Target

I have decided to make myself super save on groceries every week. It takes some planning and a little time, but watching the total fall to at least half of what it would been is so worth it! Here was my shopping list and transactions. I do 2 transactions, so that I can use my gift cards on the 2nd transaction!

Transaction 1:

Buy 10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones, Get a $5.00 Gift Card

Use (1): Save $3/10 Here

Final Price: .90 cents each when you buy 10

Buy 2-35lb Tidy Cats Kitty Litter, Get a $5.00 Gift Card

Use (1): Save $1.50/1 from 1/30 Red Plum

Final Price: Pay $10.49 each after Coupon

Buy 2-16# Bags Purina Cat Chow, Get a $5.00 Gift Card

Use (1)-$2/2 from 3/20 Red Plum

Final Price: Pay $9.99 each

Buy 2-20# Bags Pedigree Dog Food, Get a $5.00 Gift Card

Use (1) $3.00/1 from 3/6 Red Plum or Use $3.00/1 from Here

Use Zip 90210

Final Price: Pay $7.99 each

I now have $20 in gift cards to use on my next transaction!

Transaction 2:

1 Package Eveready Batteries from the Dollar Spot-$1.00

Use $1/1 Energizer Batteries or Flashlight from 3/27 SS (Eveready is an Energizer brand)

Final Price: FREE

2 Boxes of Nature Valley Granola Bars from Dollar Spot-$1.00 each

Use .75 cents/2

Final: .25cents

2 Degree Mens Travel Size Deodorant- .97 cents each

Use: (2) $1.00/1 from 3/27 Red Plum

Final: FREE

1 Almay Eye Makeup Remover-$1.49 (Check the Travel Section)

Use: (1) Save $2.00/1 from 3/27 Red Plum

Final:FREE

1-Dove Women's Deodorant-$3.64

Use: (1) Save .75 cents from 3/27 Red Plum

Final: $2.89

1-Always Infinity Pads 18ct- $3.99

Use: (1) Save $1.00 from P&G mailout

Final: $2.99

1-Zantac Max Strength 24 ct-$5.59

Use: (1) Save $5.00 from Here and $2/1 Here (Target Printable)

Final:FREE

1 Up & Up Brand Paper Towels-2count-$3.49

Use:(1) Save .75 cents Here

Final:$2.74

1 Up and Up Brand Toilet Paper-6 count-$3.79

Use:(1) Save .75 cents Here

Final:$3.04

4 GE Light Bulbs Packs on Clearance for $2.48 each

Use (4) Save 1.50 Here

Final:$ .98 cents each

2-Purex Crystals Softener-$2.99

Use(2) $2/1 from 3/13 Red Plum and (2) $1/1 Here

Final:FREE

1 Softscrub Total with Bleach-$2.44

Use (1) $1.00/1 from 3/13 Red Plum and (1) $1.50/1 Here

Final:FREE

8 Market Pantry 10 count Fruit Snacks-$1.39 each

Use (4) $1.00/2 Here

Final: $7.12

4-Yoplait Gogurts-$2.00 each

Use (2) .75/2 from 3/27 Smart Source

Final: $6.50

1 Can Campbells Cream of Celery-$1.22

1 Can Campbells Toy Story Soup-$1.34

1 Can Peas Del Monte-$1.12

2-Wishbone Salad Dressing-$1.87 each

Use (1) Save .75 cents from 3/27 Red Plum and Use $1.50/2 Here

Final: $2.24

1- Market Pantry Flour Tortillas 10ct-$2.24

1-12 Pack Dr. Pepper-On sale for $4.00

4 Boxes Ritz Crackerfuls-$2.33 Each

Use (1) B3G1 Free Here and Use (2) .75 cents from (I cannot remember)

Final: $6.99 Total

2-A&D Diaper Cream-$3.94 each

Use (2) $2/1 Here and Use (2) $1.00/1 Here

Final: $.34 each after coupons

1-Huggies Size 2 Diapers-$8.99

Use (1) $3.00/1 Here

Final:$5.99

1 Large Can Enfamil Lipil Formula $22.99

4-14ct Orbit Gum-$.99 each

Use (4) .75/1 Here

Final:$.96 for all 4

***Don't forget I also have $20 in Gift Cards from my First Transaction to apply!

My total before coupons $267.00

My total AFTER coupons and Gift Cards $137.91!!!!

That is some great savings. The cashier and the lady behind me in line could not believe how organized I was with my coupons and how much it saved me. They both wanted to know the secret, so that's where I came up with the idea about blogging about it. Now I have a place to refer people!!

Toothless in Round Rock-Long Post!

Let me start by saying we have all been having a blast being a family of 5 and I think gotten a little bit of a routine finally going. Although, little Easton is still up every 2 hours and 45 minutes at night. I am trying to get him to drop a feeding, but he is just not wanting too yet. It breaks my heart to just let him cry it out, so needless to say I think he is a little spoiled. What can you say when you have 2 big sisters catering to you all the time???

Going back to the title of my post, Elaina, who turned 5 on September 7 has now lost a total of 3 teeth and has 3 more just hanging by a thread! She went for her 2nd routine dentist appointment and cleaning on Friday the 14th and they said she is even getting her molars in, which is really early! I am just afraid that other things might start early too, mama is not too excited about this!!! She is so brave when it comes to pulling her teeth, I have to stop trying before she tells me to because I am afraid I am going to hurt her! So different than the way I was, I hated losing teeth! She now has a "window" in the top of her mouth and it is just priceless!

And she was given a butterfly garden from her uncle Ronny. You start off by ordering 5 caterpillars and let them form into cocoons. You then move them into their habitat and a few days later that emerge as painted lady butterflies. Cute! But it was hard for me to handle the caterpillars, I am NOT a bug fan!!!

Speaking of tests, Easton gave us a little bit if a scare when his routing newborn screening was performed at his 2 week checkup. This is a state mandated test that checks for over 80 diseases and it is performed at birth and again at 2 weeks of age. Well, the newborn one came back totally fine, but we got a letter in the mail stating that one of the tests might have come back abnormal and we needed to have a follow up. Ok, STOP RIGHT THERE. I panicked. I have never had anything go wrong health wise with any of my children and this just plain scared me. It was after the pediatrician had closed so I had to wait until the next day to make an appointment. They fit him in that very day, which I am so thankful for. The test that was abnormal was congenital adrenal hyperplasia. My pedi, which I am now even more in love with than previously was, got the results and assured me that the test was only out of range by one point! We had the lab re-check some other things and he called me on a Friday evening after closing to tell me everything was fine pending some of the other lab that had to be sent off. I got a letter on that Tuesday the 11th stating that everything WAS ok. Thank goodness!!!!! Now that I was able to stop worrying it occurred to me how impersonal that letter that I had originally gotten was. I do not believe that you send a letter to parents to tell them that their child might have some possible fatal disease with no explanation. They should have a doctor call you with details of what the disease is and where your child scored on the parameters. I am planning on writing a letter to the state letting them know how it made me feel and how scared I was.

To close on a good note, Ryan and I bought Elaina and Rylie Sesame Street Live tickets yesterday for Feb. 19 and we are on the floor on the third row of the Frank Erwin Center!!! That day we plan to leave Easton for daddy time and us girls go with our friends with her two girls and have a pampering day!

PAID OFF!!!

January 1, 2011, what a great way to start the new year, we FINALLY paid off our GMC Yukon XL that we bought new back in 2004. It feels so good to own this thing, as this thing owned us for so many years. I am so glad we have it though, since we have 3 kiddos in some form of child seat. It fits everyone and everything great! No new vehicle for me for a long time, some nice family vacations are in order!!

Ringing in the New Year 2011!!

Ok, I know I am a tad late on this post, but better late than never, right!? New Years Eve 2010 was a blast. We stayed at home this year since we had a new little bundle of joy added this year. We did have our wonderful friends Heather and Jim over with their little girl Ashley and that was so much fun. I used to baby sit Ashley and we have really missed her over here! Especially my girls, they asked all day what time Ashley was going to arrive and finally when 5 o'clock rolled around they were beyond excited to have their friend over. Those girls played non stop until past 10 o'clock only to take a break to nibble on some burgers and salsa and a bite of cake! After they went home, we put the girls to bed and got Easton settled down for the next couple of hours as well. Ryan and I rang in the new year together just sitting on the couch watching tv, it was wonderful.

2010 was a great year for us and we look forward to see what 2011 will bring!!!