Last year I began picking 2-3 tasks around the house to accomplish each week. These were tasks that would typically get overlooked as they don’t necessarily affect the daily functioning of our home (cleaning fan blades, blinds, organizing closets etc). Sometimes they didn’t get accomplished, but without setting the goal, I’m sure that very little would have been accomplished! While it really helped me, one problem I found was that some weeks the tasks were completed quickly and I’d “take {Read More}
April 2013 Simple Homemaking Plan
April 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Links to 3/31 – 4/6 CVS Scenarios
March 31, 2013 by
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I’ve got 3 regular scenarios for this week and also 6 options for the Buy $30, get $10 ECB PG deal. 3/31/13 CVS Low OOP Rolling Scenario 3/31/13 CVS $10 Rolling Scenario 3/31/13 CVS Beginner’s Scenario 6 Scenario Options for the Buy $30, get $10 ECBs P&G Deal at CVS 3/31 – 4/6 Please be aware: The ad for the Tyler area is a Buy $20, get $5 ECB deal. This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my {Read More}
Walgreens Scenario 3/31 $10.67 for $1.40 OOP
March 30, 2013 by
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Our scenario for Walgreens last week ended with a $1 RR, $.99 RR and $.99 RR. Transaction 1 1 Crest Rinse @ 4.49 1 7Up, Sunkist, A&W, Canada Dry or Dr Pepper “TEN” 2 liter soda @ 1 1 Snickers 1.14 – 2.17 oz @ .99 1 Snickers Peanut Butter Squared 1.14 – 2.17 oz @ .99 2 $.10 candies (found by the registers at most stores) subtotal: $7.67 use $1.50/1 Crest rinse from 3/31 PG use BOGO SNICKERS Bar and {Read More}
Walgreens Deals and Coupon Matchups 3/31 – 4/6
March 30, 2013 by
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Thanks to Christie at for sharing her matchups with us! 7Up, Sunkist, A&W, Canada Dry or Dr Pepper “TEN” 2 liters sodas $1, get $1 RRPrice after RR = FREE Crest Pro-Health Mouthwash 16 oz or 33.8 oz or Fixodent Adhesive Cream 2-2.4 oz $4.29, get $2 RR use $1.50/1 Fixodent from 3/3 PG (expires 3/31) use $1.50/1 Fixodent from 3/31 PG use $.50/1 or $1/1 Crest Rinse from 3/3 PG (expires 3/31) use $1.50/1 Crest Rinse from 3/31 PGPrice {Read More}
CVS Deals and Coupon Matchups 3/31 – 4/6
March 29, 2013 by
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Thanks to Didie at for these matchups. If you’re new to shopping at CVS, be sure to read my CVS tutorial. Rescue Sleep or Rescue Pearls 28 ct. $8.99, get $8.99 ECB (limit 1) Price after ECB = FREE 1 Gallon Milk $3.49, get $1 ECB (limit 2) (milk prices and deals are regional) Price after ECB = $2.49 Maxwell House Instant Coffee 8 oz $3.99, get $1 ECB (limit 1) use $1/1 Maxwell House from 3/17 SS Price after {Read More}
Deciding If It’s Cheaper to Fly or to Drive to Walt Disney World
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Disney World is located in a great place weather wise, but for the vast majority of the U.S. it’s not a very convenient place to travel to. After you’ve picked the best week to take your Disney World vacation, the next step is to decide if you should fly or drive. There are several factors to consider when it comes to flying or driving. How long would it take to drive to Orlando? How long would it take to fly {Read More}
Brookshire Brothers Deals and Coupon Matchups 3/27 – 4/2
March 27, 2013 by
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The closest Brookshire Brothers store to Tyler is in Jacksonville, TX. Here is a copy of the Brookshire Brother’s Coupon Policy. Please note there is a 20 coupon/day limit per customer or household. There is also a limit of 3 like coupons. Doubling or tripling of coupons is on a store by store basis.These are the items from this week’s Jacksonville, TX sale ad that I think are a good deal. Not too many things this week. Lay’s Chips 9.5 {Read More}
Kroger & Albertson’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 3/27 – 4/2
March 27, 2013 by
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This week’s Kroger and Albertson’s matchups are brought to you by Couponing 101. Kroger deals Dole Pineapple $1 use $.50/2 from 2/3 SS or Feb’ 13 All You Magazine use $.75/2 or $1/3 from 2/3 SSPrice after Q = as low as $.63 each (or $.50 each if your store still doubles) Cook’s Shank Portion Ham $1.19/lb. Sweet Potatoes $.57/lb. Blackberries $1.68/lb. Strawberries $1.68/lb. Select Items Buy 5, Save $5 Best deals:Yoplait Go-Gurt $.99 use $.75/2 from 2/10 or 3/3 {Read More}
Super 1 Foods Deals and Coupon Matchups 3/27 – 4/2
March 27, 2013 by
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Here is the Super 1 coupon policy and the Super 1 internet printable coupon policy. Don’t forget to carry your reusable bags for a $.05 credit per bag used! These are the best prices from the Tyler, Longview and Marshall ads. Pilgrim’s Chicken Leg Quarters $.57/lb. Sold in 8 lb. bags 10 lb. Russet Potatoes $1.98Price per lb. = $.20 Imperial Pure Cane Sugar 4 lbs. $1.98 limit 2 use $.50 Imperial printable use $.75/1 Imperial printablePrice after Q = {Read More}