May 2009

My Garden Part 2

by Cindy on May 31, 2009



Here is the rest of my garden. These pictures are taken from the patio and I’m happy to report that I am finally done. I was so proud of myself this year because I budgeted money for the flowers and mulch and stuck to it. All I have to do now is fill the 2 urns I have by the patio door. We ate dinner out there tonight and it was so pretty.

This is the side of my house that leads to the side door. This is the door that we use as our main entrance for us, family & friends. Anyone that knows us only goes to the side door. People just walk right in. Love that! The area past the arbor is also where I do my potting. I have an old potting bench on the left. I would have taken a picture but my husband put all the garbage bags there from us cleaning the back yard. Maybe next time I’ll share it with you. Well, that’s all of my garden. I hope you enjoyed the pictures. On to more important things like bargain shopping!

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Free Clairol Natural Instincts Loving Care at CVS – Today Only!

by Cindy on May 31, 2009

Okay guys, I’m suppose to be working in my garden and doing laundry but I didn’t want you all to miss this great deal. I picked up 5 this morning (I really need these right now – too many grey hairs).
They are on sale at CVS for $3.99 and there is a $4.00/1 coupon in the 4/19 Red Plum. The only catch is the coupons expire TODAY. So pull out your coupons and get over to CVS before they close and get your free hair color.

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2 Inserts This Weekend

by Cindy on May 31, 2009

After a week off from inserts there will be 2 inserts in this Sunday’s paper. 1 Smart Source & 1 Red Plum.
I buy 4 papers each weekend. I get 1 delivered to my house and I pick up the other 3 at either Walgreens or CVS where I try to incorporate the newspaper into a great deal by either paying very little or nothing for them.

Do you need a newspaper subscription?

Newspaper subscription

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My Aldi Shopping Tip

by Cindy on May 31, 2009

This is my first post about Aldi. I found out about Aldis about 6 months ago and I am amazed at the prices. Some things you need to know before you shop there.
  • You need to bring your own bags. They do not supply them. If you forget them they do have bags there that they sell.
  • Make sure you bring a quarter for the shopping cart. You get your quarter back after you return the cart
  • They do not accept coupons and quite honestly you don’t need them. Their prices are so cheap.
  • They only accept cash and debit card.

So here is what I bought for $44.38

100% Whole Wheat Bread
2 pkgs Chili Seasoning Mix
4 lbs. Wild Caught Salmon
Celery
Grape Tomatoes
2 Green Peppers
Bananas
2 lbs. Vidalia Onion
2 lbs. Red Onion
Shredded Romano Cheese
Spring/Butter lettuce Salad Bag
2 Cucumbers
Chicken Fries
Bag of Unsalted Almonds
1 Block of Cheddar Cheese
Baby Carrots
4 Large Fuji Apples
Gallon 2% Milk

You see what I mean. This store is amazing. The store I shop at is about 20 minutes away so I don’t get there as often as I would like but it is sure worth it when I do. To see if there is one by you click here. Look for my post tomorrow where I list all the prices for dairy, produce and bakery items so you can compare with your regular stores.

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My ShopRite Match Ups 5/31 – 6/6

by Cindy on May 31, 2009

Here are my ShopRite match ups for the week of 5/31 – 6/6. I can not believe it’s June already!!

Hunts Ketchup $1
$1/2 from the 5/10 Smart Source
Final Price: $.50 each wyb 2

Hunts Snack Pack $1
$1/3 from the All You Magazine
Final Price: $.67 each wyb 3

Carolina Rice 2 lb. bag $1.79
$.50/1 from the 3/1 Red Plum (doubled)
Final Price: $.79

Jollytime Popcorn $1.99
$.50/1 from the 3/29 Smart Source (doubled)
Final Price: $.99

Peter Pan Peanut Butter $1.88
$1/1 from the All You Magazine
Final Price: $.88

Eggland Best Eggs $1.77
$.50/1 from the 2/1 Smart Source (doubled)
Final Price: $.77

Peaches $.99/lb

Cherries $1.99/lb

Iceberg Lettuce $.79

Hefty Trash Bags $1.24
$2/1 from the 5/17 Red Plum
Final Price: FREE

Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce $1.50
$.55/1 from the 5/17 Smart Source (doubled)
Final Price: $.40

B&G Relish $.89
$.35/1 from the 3/22 Smart Source (doubled) expires 5/31 HURRY!
Final Price: $.19

Hefty One Zip Bags $1.67
$1/1 from the 5/17 Red Plum
Final Price: $.67

2000 Flushes Bowl Cleaner $1.49
$.55/1 from the 4/5 Smart Source (doubled)
Final Price: $.39

Wet Ones 15ct $.99
$1/1 Printable
Final Price: FREE

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CVS Match Ups 5/31 – 6/6

by Cindy on May 31, 2009

Here are my CVS Match Ups for the week of 5/31 – 6/6

Maxwell House Coffee B1G1Free
$2/2 Printable
Final Price: $1.45 & up

Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry Detergent B1G1Free
Final Price: Varies

Nivea for Men Facial Care, Spend $10 and Earn $5 ECBs (limit 1)
$1/1 or $2/1 or $1/2 from the 5/3 Red Plum
Final Price: Varies

$50 iTunes Gift Cards Earn $10 ECBs (limit 5)

Hawaiian Tropic Buy 2 and Earn $10 ECBs (limit 1)
- $2/1 Printable
Final Price: Varies

Gallon Milk $2.79, Earn $1 ECB (limit 2)
Final Price: $1.79 (this price may vary by region)

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Walgreens Match Ups 5/31 – 6/6

by Cindy on May 30, 2009

Here are my match ups at Walgreens for the week of 5/31 – 6/6.

Ecotrin $2

$2/1 from 5/17 SmartSource
Receive a $2 Register Rewards
Final Price: FREE + $2.00 Moneymaker

Bic Soleil Disposable Razor $4.99
$3/1 from 5/17 SmartSource
Receive a $1 Register Rewards
Final Price: $.99

Ban Deodorant 2 for $3
$.75/1 from 4/5 Smartsource (expire on 5/31) use 2
Receive a $1 Register Rewards
Final Price: $.25 each wyb 2

Crystal Light $1.99
$1/1 Printable
Final Price $.99

Country Time Lemonade Drink Mix $1.99
$1.50/2 Printable
Final Price: $1.24 each wyb 2

Listerine Total Care Mouthwash $4.99
$2/1 from 4/26 Red Plum
Receive a $2 Register Rewards
Final Price: $.99

Remember:

  • Register Rewards print out at checkout.
  • If you buy 2 of the product that will produce a Register Reward only 1 reward will print. So split your order
  • Walgreens requires the same amount of coupons for items you are purchasing. A register rewards is considered a coupon. Walgreens coupons are not.
  • You can not roll your register rewards for the same product or a product from the same company.
  • You can use a Walgreens coupon with a manufactures coupon.

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See You Tomorrow

by Cindy on May 30, 2009

Okay guys, I’m taking the night off so I can watch my Yankees. I haven’t seen them yet this season. Stop back this weekend for ShopRite, CVS & Walgreens match ups, an Aldi post and a CVS for beginners post…all you need to know to get great bargains at CVS.
Better yet sign up for emails or subscribe to my feed. You can do so on the left sidebar. This way you don’t miss out on the good stuff.

See you tomorrow!

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My Pathmark Match Ups for 5/29 – 6/4

by Cindy on May 29, 2009

Each week, we are featured at The Grocery Gathering, hosted by BeCentsAble. Be sure to stop by every week for all the great deals listed!

Here are the match ups for Pathmark for the week of 5/29 – 6/4. Another week of Smart Bucks.

If you don’t have coupons from inserts you can purchase some from:

80% Ground Beef $1.79/lb

Snapple $.58
BOGO Printable IE or Firefox
Final Price: $.29 wyb 2

Red Peppers $.99/lb (4 day sale)

Skippy Peanut Butter $1.67
$.40/1 from the 3/31 Red Plum (doubled)
Final Price: $.87

Wishbone Salad Dressing $1.50
$.75/1 Printable (doubled)
Final Price: FREE

Bar S Jumbo Franks $1.25
$1/1 from the 5/10 Smart Source
Final Price: $.25

Old Orchard Healthy Balance Drink ($2.99) BOGO
$.50/1 from the 5/10 Smart Source (doubled) – use 2
Final Price: $.99 wyb 2

There are 4 different Smart Bucks deals this week. The amount you need to spend is based on the shelf price (the regular price) of the item not the sale price. So you can really get some great deals. Here is a list of the items that will qualify for each deal as well as their sale price, coupons available and their shelf price. Under the list will be some deals I have put together to get some great bargains. You can make any combo you want but these are just to get you going. These checkout coupons roll so you can use them to pay for another deal transaction if you like. Please note that these are prices from my Pathmark and they may vary slightly from your store.
Key: Product, Shelf Price, Sale Price

BUY $15 GET $5
Land O Lakes Butter Quarters 16 oz ($3.49) $2.99 $.55/1 from the 5/31 Red Plum (doubled)
Land O Lakes dozen eggs ($3.19) $2.50
Land O Lkes American Cheese ($4.99) $2.50
Land O Lakes Half & Half 32 oz ($3.99) $2.50 $.55/1 from the 5/31 Red Plum (doubled)

Transaction idea:
1 Land O Lakes Butter
1 Land O Lakes Eggs
1 Land O Lakes American Cheese
1 Land O Lakes Half & Half

Total Shelf Price: $15.66
Total Sale Price: $10.49
Total after coupons: $8.29 oop
Get a $5.00 Catalina
Total Cost: $3.29 for all

BUY $12 GET $3
Dannon Yogurt 6 oz. ($.99) $.60
Dannon Danimals Drinks 6 pk ($3.49) $2.00
Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt 6 pk ($3.19) $2.00
Dannon Danimals Crush ($2.99) $2.00

Transaction idea:
6 Dannon Yogurt
2 Dannon Danimals Drink

Total Shelf Price: $12.92
Total: $7.60 oop
Get a $3 Catalina
Total Cost: $4.60 for all

BUY $15 GET $5
Coke Bottles 6 pk ($3.99) $3.33
Dasani Water 6 pk ($3.49) $3.00
Gold Peak Tea ($1.49) $1.00
Fuze Green Tea ($1.49) $1.00

Transaction idea:
6 Gold Peak Tea
5 Fuze Green Tea

Total Shelf Price: $16.39
Total Cost: $11.00 oop
Get a $5.00 Catalina
Total Cost: $6.00 for all

BUY $30 GET $10
KC Masterpiece 18 oz ($1.99) $1.50
Pine sol 48 oz ($4.59) $3.00 $.50/1 from the 4/5 Red Plum
Clorox Clean Up ($3.69) $3.00 $.75/1 from the 4/5 Red Plum
Fresh Step Cat Litter 21 lbs. ($11.49) $8.99 $1.50/1 from the 3/29 Smart Source
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes 35 ct ($3.19) $2.00 B2G1 Printable
Glad Force Flex Trash ($11.49) $9.99 $1/1 Printable

Transaction idea:
4 Clorox Clean Up
2 Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
1 Glad Force Flex Trash Bags

Total Shelf Price: $32.63
Total Sale Price: $25.99
Total after coupons: $14.99 oop
Get $10 Catalina
Total Cost: $4.99 for all


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Printable Round Up

by Cindy on May 28, 2009

There are so many great, high value printable coupons right now. Print them while you can.

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