eating out

I just found this new blog that I'm loving- Cuckoo for Coupon Deals- and she's got a great list going on restaurant deals, both nationwide and here in Utah.

I'm also adding her to my Killer Blog list.

Smiths

Well, I think we've got our junk food allotment for the month. I totally feel like I need to rationalize this stuff: I love buying ice cream for easy desserts when we have people over and the candy's for Easter.

Retails: $38.40

Total Spent:$13.70

Percent Off: 64%

How did I do it?

Kroger Ice Cream, reg. $2.99

- $.99 each, 6 hour sale (ended at noon)

Pieces bagged candy, reg. $3.49

- on sale $2.50

- used $2/3 coupon from 3/14 SS newspaper

(theres a better coupon: $1 from 1/31 SS but I didn't have it with me. These would have been $1.50 each)

- $1.83 each

Big K Soda, reg. $.79

- $.39 each, 6 hour sale

Quaker Granola Bars, reg. $2.99 each

- on sale $2.11

- when you buy 4, $4 comes off instantly, making each $1.11

- used $.75/2 coupon from 2/14 RP newspaper

- $.74 each

Money Left for the Month: $95.04

wic

Retails: $15.59

Total Spent: FREE!

Thanks WIC!

walgreens

I went for a few things at Walgreens today only to find most of them gone. Darn it.

Retails: $43.78

Total Spent: $13.86

Percent Off: 68%

How did I do it?

John Frieda Shampoo and Conditioner, reg. $6.79

- on sale 3/$15

- used $3 coupons from 3/7 SS newspaper

- $2 each PLUS

- prints a $5 Register Reward when you buy 3

- $.33 each plus tax when you factor in the RR

Halls Cough Drops, reg. $2.29

- used FREE coupon from 3/28 SS newspaper

M&Ms, reg. $3.49

- on sale $2.50

- used $1/2 coupon from April coupon book

- $2 each when you buy 2

Brachs Jelly Beans, reg. $2.29

- on sale $2

Cottonelle Toilet Paper, 12 rolls, reg. $6.99?

- on sale $5.00

- used $1 coupon from April coupon book

- $4

PAAS egg coloring kit, $.99

This sale ends Saturday night (tonight)

compiled list from hip2save

Money Left for the Month: $108.74

entertainment book

I'm a cheap, cheap person. I am always appalled when Matt buys anything at the convenience store or pays full price for clothes. Poor guy. I'm afraid I'm a real trial for him.

This is besides the point, which is that I just bought an Entertainment Book for $8 with free shipping.

What is the Entertainment Book?

It is a yearly coupon book that retails for $35 that is chalk full of 2 for 1's and % offs at restaurants, shopping, events, and more. For more info, check out Entertainment's site.

If you use 1 or 2 coupons, you've more than paid for this book!


How Did I Get it for $8?

Well the books are on sale for $15 with free shipping. I checked out Ebates and ShopAtHome, 2 online rebate sites that pay you to shop. With both sites you’ll get a $5 sign up bonus if you’re a new member. To buy the Entertainment Book, Ebates has 25% money back (about $4) and ShopAtHome gives you $7! I went with ShopAtHome. All you do is click here, login or register and then type in Entertainment Book in the search box. Click on Entertainment Book and Shop Now. You will be automatically brought to Entertainment.com and purchase as normal.

If you go through ShopAtHome you'll pay $15 and get $7 credited to your account (will show up in a couple of days), meaning you just paid $8!



Get 150,000+ free online coupon codes, printable grocery coupons, restaurant coupons and more at ShopAtHome.com!

Walmart

A HUGE thank you to my sister Ashley who put Sam in her cart. It was a blissful trip for me. And Sam. Sorry about your purse Ash. I hope it all comes out...

Retails: $158.46

Total Spent: $52.40

Percent Off: 67%

and that is off Walmart's great prices. This stuff would have retailed much more if I had gotten them at the stores that I price-matched them.

Also, I bought a bag of brown sugar that didn't make it home. Maybe Ashley has it?

How did I do it?

Dreyer's Ice Cream, reg. $4.24

- $1.98 price matched Fresh Market

Birds Eye Steamfresh Veggies, reg. $1.25

- $.89 price matched Smiths

- used $.35 coupon from 3/21 SS newspaper and $1/3 coupon from 3/7 RP

- $.54-$.56 each

Dole Pineapple, reg. $1.08

- $.88 price matched Fresh Market

- used $.55/2 from 3/21 SS newspaper

- $.61 each

Great Value Brown and Powdered Sugar, reg. $1.36

- $.98 price matched Fresh Market

Kraft Jet Puffed Marshmallow Cream, 7 oz, reg. $1.18

- $.50 price matched Maceys

Lays Potato Chips All Natural, reg. $2.98

- $1.88 price matched Maceys

- used $1 coupon from 3/14 SS newspaper

- $.88

Great Value Olives, reg. $1.46

- $.88 price matched Maceys

Wishbone Salad Dressing, reg. $1.68

- $1.50 price matched Smiths

- used $.75 coupon from 3/28 RP newspaper

- $.75

Best Foods Mayo, reg. $3.38

- on rollback $2.37

- used $.60 coupon from 3/28 SS newspaper

- $1.77

5th Season Spices (chili and garlic powder), $.50

McCormick Spices, reg. $2.06-$2.28

- used $1 coupon previously available on coupons.com

- $1.06-$1.28

Great Value rice, reg. $1.36

Vitamin Water, reg. $1.25

- used FREE coupon from mail

Soft Scrub Total Bath and Bowl or Total Kitchen Cleanser, reg. $3.47

- $2.50 price matched at Fresh Market

- used $1.50 coupon from 3/7 RP newspaper

- $1

Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra imotion Starter Kit, reg. $9.97

- on rollback $5.68

- used $5 coupon from 3/7 SS newspaper

- $.68 each

Snuggle Fabric Softener, reg. $4.47

- on rollback $3.98

- used $3 coupon from 3/28 SS newspaper

- $.98

Eggs, reg. $1.38

- $.88 price matched Fresh Market

Great Value Medium Cheddar Cheese, 2 lbs, reg. $7.98

- $3.99 price matched Fresh Market and Maceys

Great Value Sour Cream, reg. $1.22

- $.88 price matched Maceys

Great Value Butter, $2

- on rollback $1.50

Borden Cheese, $2.78

- used FREE coupon previously available

Great Value Cream Cheese, reg. $1.62

- on rollback $.50

Huggies Diapers, reg. $8.97

- used $3 coupon from coupons.com

- $5.97

Pullups Flushable Wipes, reg. $1.64

- used $1 coupon from mail

- $.64

Good Start Formula, reg. $12.97

- used $11 coupon from mail

- $1.97

Cetaphil Face Wash, reg. $5.47

- used $5 coupon previous available online

- $.47

Cetaphil Lotion, reg. $8.97

- used $5 coupon previously available online

- $3.97

Purina Might Dog Cans, reg. $.57

- used FREE coupons and $3/5 coupons from 3/28 SS newspaper

- FREE

compiled list from hip2save.com, passion for savings, censible savings, and pinchingyourpennies (for other stores to price match)

Money Left for the Month: $122.60

A New Month, A New Budget

Ok, so I'm pathetic. I have no idea how, but this new baby seems to have increased a lot of stuff around here: laundry, sleepless nights, the volume level, and now our budget. I am officially raising my budget to $175 a month. I told you I was pathetic. It's not like I am buying him a whole lot at this point. I don't know...

Anyways,

Money Left for the Month: $175