“There’s Carolion Mom!” (looking at a picture of an old friend’s daughter named Caroline) “I have freckles” (looking at the bumps on either side of his chest) Me: “Do you want some more polynesian sauce for your chicken nuggets?” Turkey: “I like Paula Deen’ses sauce Mama!” (yes Deen’ses) Oh, that boy and his cooking! Me: “Where are your glasses, bud?” Turkey: “I don’t have no idea, Mama.“ Me: “Are you kidding me?” Turkey: “No, I’m just being facetious“ He ate {Read More}
$5 Dinners Week of 3/14 Average Cost of $4.56
March 14, 2011 by
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My goal is to provide dinner for my family for an average of $5 except on special occasions. We don’t have to eat beans and rice to accomplish this goal! We typically only cook a main dish 4 or 5 times a week. Each main dish cooked will serve 4-6, and the leftovers will be for easy dinners on the weekend, or to freeze for another week. This cuts down on cleaning, cooking, and meal planning- saving us lots of {Read More}
Button For the East Texas Price List
March 14, 2011 by
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A friend suggested that I post a button for the East Texas Price List, so here it is. If you have a blog feel free to add my button to share with your readers.
Wags Scenario With Only 1 Free Excedrin Q
March 13, 2011 by
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I know there are many of you with only 1 Free Excedrin Q, so here is the best scenario I could come up with. I am starting this one with a $2 RR for Always and a $3 RR for Febreze or Pampers.Transaction 1 2 Excedrin PM 24 ct. @9.98 1 Excedrin Extra Strength 20-24 ct @ 4.99 1 Excedrin PM @ 5.49 4 Right Guard Deodorant 2.6 – 4 oz or Body Wash 13.5 oz @ 15.96 subtotal: 36.42 {Read More}
Think Ahead Before You Spend RRs at Walmart
March 13, 2011 by
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3/18. The policy has been revised again and clearly states no $$ off entire purchase catalinas.So I was on a coupon high after my trip to Walmart where I perservered in using my RRs as per the new coupon policy. After a while I got to thinking about it and came up with 3 reasons why we may want to refrain from using our RRs (besides just plain hating Walmart and/or the thought of using coupons at Walmart).1. Last night {Read More}
Savings Review 3/12
March 12, 2011 by
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The household budget for our family is $500 a month and includes all groceries, household products, clothing, gifts, decorations and newspapers. A little on the lean side? Perhaps, but it works for our family. Whether your number is $300 or $1000, you should do what works for your family. I hadn’t planned on shopping at CVS or Walgreens this week due to a slow week and no printer ink. Then I realized it was the last day to buy the {Read More}
My Success Spending RRs at Walmart With the New Coupon Policy
March 12, 2011 by
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3/18. The policy has been revised again and clearly states no $$ off entire purchase catalinas. I’m sure that by now you’ve read about Walmart’s new coupon policy that was released last week. It’s been discussed all over frugal blogs with reports of varying success by readers. I wanted to wait until I had personal experience to relay to you before posting about the changes. If you haven’t heard about the policy yet, here is what it means to me: {Read More}
Walgreens Scenario 3/13 $60.89 for $1.98 OOP
March 11, 2011 by
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If you’ve been following my scenarios you should be starting this week with a $2 RR from Always. If you only have 1 Free Product Q for Excedrin, then here is a better scenario for you. Updated 9:45 pm. 3/12 Transaction 1 3 Excedrin Extra Strength 20-24 ct. @ 14.97 1 Excedrin Extra Strength 50 ct. @ 6.99 4 Right Guard Deodorant 2.6 – 4 oz or Body Wash 13.5 oz @ 15.96 subtotal: 37.92 Use 4 Excedrin Free Product {Read More}
CVS scenario 3/13 $39.90 for $1.48 OOP
March 11, 2011 by
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If you’ve been following my scenarios each week, you’ll be starting with a $4 ECB from Revitalens and probably a $1 ECB from your Green Bag Tag. Transaction 1 Tena Ultra Thins 32 – 42 ct. @ 9.99 Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Trial Size 1 packet @ .99 subtotal: $10.98 Use $2.50/1 Tena printable Use $2 any Theraflu printable Use $4 ECB from Revitalens Use $1 ECB from Green Bag Tagnew total: $1.48, get back $9.99 ECB for {Read More}
Walgreens Matchups 3/13 – 3/19
March 11, 2011 by
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New to shopping with coupons and Register Rewards at Walgreens? Start here for a guide on how it all works! Here’s the Walgreens Coupon Policy to carry with you just in case it’s needed. Right Guard Deodorant 2.6 – 4 oz or Body Wash 13.5 oz BOGO Use BOGO Right Guard from 3/13 RPPrice after Q and BOGO sale = FREEArthArrest Topical Analgesic Lotion 3 oz $9.99, get $9.99 MIRPrice after MIR = FREE Irish Spring Body Wash 15-18 oz {Read More}