One way to save a few extra dollars is to cut your own hair. Thankfully I have boys so buzz cuts are always an option!
Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. Here is what is on our menu for the week.
Thank you to Common Sense With Money for helping me compile this weeks Walgreens deals. Rumor has it that an additional ad will be released mid week. This ad will be current all week, the new ad will just bring additional sales. I will post any deals I see if or when the new ad comes out.
Here are the best deals that I see at Target this week. Thank you to Marci at Stretching a Buck for helping me compile this weeks deals.
Here is a list of the coupons in the new coupon book at Walgreens. They are valid until 12/26/09. These booklets are usually located at the front of the store.
If you go here you can print off a coupon for $1.00 off Nestle Tollhouse Morsels. Now is the time to stock up since they are on sale everywhere for the holiday season. While there you can also print a coupon for $1.50 off Nestle Refrigerated Cookie Dough.
You can go here to print $1.00 coupons for Coffee Mate Creamer. Now is the time they will be on sale. This week Walgreens has them buy one for $2.49 get one free, so if you print the coupon twice you can get 2 creamers for $.49.
During the holidays is the best time to stock up on baking supplies. Right now you can find rock bottom sales on most baking items. Try and remember that not only will you need these items around the holidays but you will also need them for the months ahead. If possible try and stock up now while the prices are cheap. I have seen 5lb bags of flour anywhere from $.88-$.99 the last few weeks. Usually flour is over $2 a bag. Sugars have also been on sale. This week I also stocked up on some free spices. Chocolate chips have been on sale lately, match those up with a coupon and you get a pretty sweet deal.
Here are my items from Target. I wasn't looking at buying any meat tonight. But, every time I go to Target I always check out the meat department because sometimes I score on clearanced meat. Tonight was one of those nights. The steaks I got all had between $1-$3 peelies on them. I paid on average about $2.00 per steak. Here is everything I got.
I've talked about this before, but one way we save money at our house is to make our own birthday cakes. My youngest just turned 3 years old. Here is the cake I made for him.
I tried my first attempt at homemade buttercream frosting. It was pretty good, although the transfer didn't turn out so well so I had to redo part of it. Here is the recipe I used for the frosting.
Welcome Grocery Gathering readers! Here is a list of current deals that I see at Fareway. I use central Iowas ad when making this list. My store takes printable coupons as well as manufacturer coupons from the paper. Please check your local ad to confirm these deals in your area. I know they run different ads in different locations.
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Welcome Grocery Gathering readers! Here is a preview of the deals that I see at Hy-Vee for this week. I use central Iowas ad when making this list. My store takes both printable coupons and manufacturer coupons from the paper. Please check your local ad to confirm these deals in your area.
There is a whole page of in ad coupons to help with your holiday shopping this week. They include...
Thank you to Marci at Stretching a Buck for helping me compile this weeks Targets deals.Thank you to Common Sense With Money for helping me compile this weeks Walgreens deals.
The winner of the Discovery Toys Motorworks Toy according to Random Generator is:"I've never purchased a discovery toy, but this one looks like so much fun!"
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There will be 3 inserts in this Sundays paper. Red Plum and 2 Smart Source. Here is a list of the individual coupons. Remember coupons may vary by region.
(3) Green Giant Steamers @ $.99 each
(6) Up&Up Brand Baby Wipes Tubs @ $1.58 each
(6) Pillsbury Cake Mixes @ $.89 each
In my previous budgeting post I talked about the different categories we use for our budget. Each category is given a specific dollar amount. But, what happens if I go over or under that amount for the month? Well here is what I do.Welcome Grocery Gathering readers! Here is a list of current deals that I see at Fareway. I use central Iowas ad when making this list. My store takes printable coupons as well as manufacturer coupons from the paper. Please check your local ad to confirm these deals in your area. I know they run different ads in different locations. GroceryWelcome Grocery Gathering readers! Here is a preview of the deals that I see at Hy-Vee for this week. I use central Iowas ad when making this list. My store takes both printable coupons and manufacturer coupons from the paper. Please check your local ad to confirm these deals in your area.Grocery
Last week was awesome. We ate dinner at home every night. It felt good to do that again. I love menu planning. It gets me organized and I don't have to stress about what is for dinner each night. Here is what's on for this week.
Here is a great offer. Buy any 5 participating products, mail in your receipt and completed rebate form and get $5.00 mailed back to you. Go here to print your rebate form.Thank you to Marci at Stretching a Buck for helping me compile this weeks Targets deals. I am really not impressed with Target this week. I did receive the Big Toy Coupon Book. If you are interested in some deal match ups for those coupons you may want to head over to Marcis blog here. I myself didn't see anything too exciting.Thank you to Common Sense With Money for helping me compile this weeks Walgreens deals.
Discovery Toys Motorworks. This junior mechanic set comes with a screwdriver, a working power tool (requiring 2 AA batteries), and all the parts to build three vehicles. The vehicles include a race car, prop plane and motorcycle. Also included are a toolbox to keep everything in, manual, extra tool bit and extra screws. This toy is recommended for children 4 years and up.
I love that it comes with a toolbox to keep everything in. There are lots of little pieces, so this toy is not recommended for children under 3 due to this reason. I was very impressed with the sturdiness of the product as well. My kids have put the vehicles together, driven them all around the house, taken them back apart, and put them back together again. They are surely going to get a lot of wear around this house!
$10 off Accu-Check Aviva Glucose meter system (exp 3/31/10)
$1 off Alouette Brie product (exp 1/31/10)
.50/1 Alouette Crumbled Cheese (exp 1/31/10)
.75/1 Alouette Soft Spreadable Cheese (exp 1/31/10)
$1 off Apple & Eve Fruitables Juice Boxes, 8pk. (exp 1/31/10)
.40/1 Argo Corn Starch, 16oz. or Baking Powder, 12oz. (exp 5/9/10)
$1 off Benefiber Orange product (exp 12/5)
$1 off Benefiber product (exp 12/5)
$1 off Bic Multi-Purpose Lighter or Multi-Position Lighter (exp 12/31)
$1/2 Birds Eye Voila! Bags (exp 12/20)
.25/4 Campbell’s Condensed “Great for Cooking” soups (exp 1/15/10)
.75/1 Chock Full o’Nuts coffee (exp 12/31)
.75/1 Colgate Max White, Max Fresh, Total, Sensitive or Kids Toothpaste, 4oz. (exp 11/28)
.40/1 Daisy Brand Cottage Cheese (exp 12/31)
$1 off Diamond Nuts product, 8-14oz. (exp 1/15/10)
$3/2 Diamond Walnuts or Pecans, 16oz.+ (exp 1/15/10)
$1/3 Dole Mandarin Oranges or Tropical Fruit cans (exp 12/31)
$1.50/2 Emerald Nuts products, 5oz.+ (exp 12/31)
$1/2 Farmland Bacon, 12 or 16oz. (exp 2/28/10)
.40/1 Fleischmann’s Yeast Strip or Jar (exp 4/11/10)
.50/1 French’s French Fried Onions (exp 1/3/10)
$1/2 General Mills Cereals (exp 12/19)
$1 off Glade Carpet & Room Odor Eliminator (exp 12/19)
$1/2 Halls drops bags, 20ct.+ (exp 1/3/10)
.55/1 International Delight, 1pt. (exp 1/31/10)
$1/2 International Delight, 1qt. (exp 1/31/10)
.55/1 Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage, includes links, rolls or patties (exp 12/31)
.55/1 Johnsonville Italian Sausage, includes links or ground (exp 12/31)
.40/1 Karo Syrup, 16oz.+ (exp 4/11/10)
$1 off wyb King Arthur Flour 5lb AND Fleischmann’s Jar Yeast (exp 12/31)
$1/2 Kisses, Reese’s Hershey’s, York, Kit Kat or Rolo bags, 8oz.+ (exp 11/30)
$1.50/2 Kotex Liners or Security Tampons (exp 1/4/10)
$2/2 Kotex Pads (exp 1/4/10)
.40/1 Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Pourable, or Trigger, (exp 12/7)
.40/1 Lysol Bathroom Cleaner or Mildew Remover (exp 12/7)
$1 off Lysol Disinfectant Spray, 12oz.+ (exp 12/7)
$1/2 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes (exp 12/7)
.40/1 Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner (exp 12/7)
$1 off wyb Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blends, any two AND Fresh Beef (exp 12/31)
$1 off Nabisco Crackers or Easy Cheese, 5-16oz. (exp 12/31)
.40/1 New York Frozen Garlic Bread Product (exp 2/8/10)
$1.50 off Pedialyte product (exp 4/1/10)
$5 off Breeze Litter System from Purina Tidy Cats (exp 12/24) *Petsmart coupon
$5 off FURminator deShedding Tool (exp 12/24) *Petsmart coupon
$2 off Nature’s Miracle Training Pads (exp 12/24) *Petsmart coupon
$1 off Pet Head Shampoo, Crème Rinse, or Spray item (exp 12/24) *Petsmart coupon
$2 off PetHoliday Fleece Throw (exp 12/24) *Petsmart coupon
$1 off Petrodex Dental Item (exp 12/24) *Petsmart coupon
$5 off Top Pa Orthopedic Pet Bed, 36” x 48” (exp 12/24) *Petsmart coupon
$1 off ToyShopper or Multipet Migrator Dog Toy (exp 12/24)*Petsmart coupon
.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls (exp 1/30/10)
.30/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands! Biscuits (exp 1/30/10)
.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands! Sweet Rolls (exp 1/30/10)
$1.50/2 Poise Liners (exp 12/31)
$1.50/2 Poise Pads (exp 12/31)
$1/2 Pop Secret products (exp 12/20)
.25/1 Progresso Reduced Sodium Soup (exp 1/2/10)
$1/4 Progresso Soups (exp 1/2/10)
B2G1 Renuzit Adjustables, singles, 2 or 3pk., $2.76 max (exp 12/31)
$1 off Renuzit Crystal Elements Air Freshening Crystals (exp 12/31)
B2G1 Renuzit Pearl Scents Air Fresheners, $3.29 max (exp 12/31)
$1 off Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners (exp 12/31)
$1 off Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids, Produce Saver, or Premier Container (exp 12/31)
$1 off Spray ‘n Wash Bright ‘n White (exp 12/20)
.50/1 Spray ‘n Wash Pretreat (exp 12/20)
$1/2 Sun-Maid Raisins or Dried Fruit packages, 6oz.+ (exp 1/31/10)
.35/4 Swanson Broth Can, 14oz.+ (exp 12/20)
.60/2 Swanson Broth Carton, 32oz.+ (exp 12/20)
.50/1 Swason Stock Carton (exp 12/20)
$3 off Woolite Rug Stick (exp 1/31/10)
$1 off Woolite Rug Stick Foam (exp 1/31/10)
$1 off Yoplait Delights Yogurt Multipack (exp 1/2/10)
.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt Yogurt or Trix Mulitpack Yogurt (exp 1/2/10)
.35/1 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Kids Cup, Trix Multipack Yogurt (exp 1/2/10)
.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups, or Yoplait Original or Light Smoothie (exp 1/2/10)
$1 off Yoplait YoPlus or YoPlus Light Yogurt, 4pk. (exp 1/2/10)
$2 off Bengay product
$2 off Coty Fragrances, fragrance or gift set $10.00+
$1 off Crisco Olive Oil
$1 off Crisco product
$2/2 Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
.55/1 Endust
$2 off Endust Free
.30/1 Feebler Ready Pie Crust
$1/2 Folger’s Gourmet Selections Coffee, 10oz.+
$1 off Folgers products, Singles or Pods, 7oz.+
.75/1 Garnier Fructist
.75/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment
$2.50 off Garnier Nurtitioniste Ultra-Lift or Ultra-Lift Pro product
$2 off Garnier Nutrisse Shade, Multi-Light or 100% Color
$1.50/3 Glad Containers, Food Storage Bags, Cling Wrap or Press’n Seal
.35/1 Half & Half, Heavy Whipping Cream or Coffee Cream
.55/2 Half & Half, Heavy Whipping Cream or Coffee Cream
$1/2 Hungry Jack Pancake Mixes or Syrups
$1 off Johnson’s Baby Product
.55/1 Kellogg’s Cinnabon Bars
$1 off Kellogg’s Crispi, All Bran, Rice Kris pies or Corn Flakes
$1/2 Kellogg’s Fruit Loops, Pops, Apple Jacks or Frosted Flakes
$1/3 Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, Crunch, Smart Start or Mini Wheat’s
$1 off L’Oreal Infallible Plumping Lipgloss or any Lip Product
$1/4 Martha White Baking Mix
$2 off Maybelline Superstay 24hr makeup or any Maybelline New York Foundation
B1G1 Meaty Bone product, max 7oz.
$1 off Meow Mix, 3.15lb.+, Meow Mix Wholesome Goodness, 3lb.+
$1/4 Meow Mix Market Select single cups or Wholesome Goodness single cups
$1.50 off Pampers Underjams Night Wear
$2 off Peptide
$1/3 Pet Evaporated Milk products
$1/2 Pillsbury Brownie Mixes
$1/2 Pillsbury Cookie Mixes
$1/2 Pillsbury Frostings
$1/2 Pillsbury Quick Bread Mixes
$4 off Scotch Fur Fighter Hair Remover for Upholstery or Car interiors
$1 off Scotch Hair or Lint Removal Product
B1G1 Smart Balance Sour Cream & Omega-3s, Calcium, Vitamins D&E
$1 off Smucker’s Orchard’s Finest Preserves
$1 off Smucker’s Topping and Jif Peanut Butter
$1.50/2 Splendid products
$1 off Splendid with fiber
.50/1 Sun Liquid or Powder Laundry Detergent
$1 off Sun Liquid or Powder Laundry Detergent, 75 load +
$1/2 Turkey Hill Ice Tea, Nature’s Accents, Lemonades or Fruit Drinks 1/2 Gal.
$1.50 off Turkey Hill Premium Ice Cream, 1.5qt.
$1 off Infants Tylenol, Children’s Tylenol or Children’s Tylenol Cold Product
$1 off Tylenol 8HR product
$1 off Tylenol Allergy, Cold, Flu or Sinus product
$1 off Tylenol Extra Strength, Rapid Release Gels, or Arthritis
$1 off Tylenol PM product
.75/1 Uncle Ben’s Long Grain and Wild Rice
$1 off Vanity Fair Plates or Bowls wyb Vanity Fair Napkins
Since it is the beginning of a new month, I just finished up revising my November budget. At the end of each month I always review our monthly budget and see how we did. Then I look at the following months budget and make changes where needed so that everything adds up.
