As many of you know I have been struggling with my life being about so much more than thrills and saving now days. I decided to start a fresh new blog where I can share more of me along with bits of savings and thrills. I feel like I have been focusing so much on the chaos of life here lately that I have forgotten to see the beauty that comes from chaos so I now present:
A Serene Chaos
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Thursday, March 20, 2014
FREE Frozen DVD or Blu-Ray Combo after cashback
Top Cashback is offering $22 cash back when you purchase Frozen on Blu-ray + DVD or DVD from Walmart (this must be the only item you purchase in this transaction) and pick it up either in-store
Here’s how to get your copy:
- Go here to join Top Cashback
- Click on the activation link in your email (mine was in spam for some reason?)
- Once you are back on Top Cashback, search for Walmart
- Scroll down and you will see the details no the cash back for Frozen
- Click on Get Cash Back
- Add one copy of the Frozen Blu-ray+ DVD to your cart priced at $19.96 or DVD priced at $14.96
- Make sure you don’t have anything else in your cart
- Choose FREE Store Pick Up
- Pay & get $22 cash back from Blu-ray or $17 from DVD in your Top Cashback account within 30-90 days
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Free 8x10 Photo From Walgreens
Thru March 19, you can get a Free 8×10 Photo Print from Walgreens when you use code MARCH8X10 at checkout. Choose store pickup to avoid shipping charges.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Meijer Good Deals 3/16-3/22
*Kelloggs Cereal 4/$10...Buy 4, Get 5th Free...Various Printables
*Grapes $1.99/lb
*Buy 6 SAve $6 (Limit 2 Offers)
-Lunchables $1.99
-Oscar Mayer Franks $1.99
-Claussen Pickles $2.99
-Deli Fresh Lunchmeat $2.99
-Oscar Mayer Bacon $4.99
*Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 4/$5...Buy 4 Save $1...$.30/2MQ (3/9)
*Kraft Chunk Cheese 3/$6...$1/2MQ (3/9)
*Buy 5 of these cleaning supplies save $5 instantly
-Boma Hardwood Floor Cleaner $28.99
-64oz Boma Refill $9.49
-Resolve Carpet Cleaner or Stain Remover $3.99
-Swiffer Refills $7.79
-40oz Mr Clean $2.49
-Libman Mop or Broom $7.49
-Airwick Refills $2.49
-Glade Twin Oil Refill $4.89...$1MQ (3/16)
-Glade Automatic Refill $4.89
-Meijer Brand Floor or Dusting Cloths $3.89
-2 Roll Sparkle Giant Roll $2.79
-Easy Off Oven Cleaner $3.99
-Lysol Cleaners $2.49
-Fantastik Spray $2.49
-Windex Touch Up $3.49...BOGO MQ (3/16)
-Glade Trash Bags $7.49
-Scotch Brite Sponges $2.99
-Twin Pack Clorox Toliet Cleaner $3.49
-Clorox Wipes $3.99
-Pinesol $2.99
*Grapes $1.99/lb
*Buy 6 SAve $6 (Limit 2 Offers)
-Lunchables $1.99
-Oscar Mayer Franks $1.99
-Claussen Pickles $2.99
-Deli Fresh Lunchmeat $2.99
-Oscar Mayer Bacon $4.99
*Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 4/$5...Buy 4 Save $1...$.30/2MQ (3/9)
*Kraft Chunk Cheese 3/$6...$1/2MQ (3/9)
*Buy 5 of these cleaning supplies save $5 instantly
-Boma Hardwood Floor Cleaner $28.99
-64oz Boma Refill $9.49
-Resolve Carpet Cleaner or Stain Remover $3.99
-Swiffer Refills $7.79
-40oz Mr Clean $2.49
-Libman Mop or Broom $7.49
-Airwick Refills $2.49
-Glade Twin Oil Refill $4.89...$1MQ (3/16)
-Glade Automatic Refill $4.89
-Meijer Brand Floor or Dusting Cloths $3.89
-2 Roll Sparkle Giant Roll $2.79
-Easy Off Oven Cleaner $3.99
-Lysol Cleaners $2.49
-Fantastik Spray $2.49
-Windex Touch Up $3.49...BOGO MQ (3/16)
-Glade Trash Bags $7.49
-Scotch Brite Sponges $2.99
-Twin Pack Clorox Toliet Cleaner $3.49
-Clorox Wipes $3.99
-Pinesol $2.99
Shopping week ending 3/15
We got an awesome deal by price matching Rulers juice price at Walmart and all the family will now have juice for a couple months (5 adults & 6 kids so its not that much really lol )
17 Juicy Juice $1.49= $25.33
Fisher Meats
14# of Hamburger Patties (Buy 10# Get 4# Free) $44.45
Meijer:
12 Hot Dogs $1.99....Saved $12 with Buy 6 Save $6 Offer
Strawberries $1...Got back $.50 from Checkout51
Spent $12.48
Aldi:
Spent a little under $27 for 5 gallons milk, various produce items, and some frozen meatballs
Aunt Millies Bread Store $.75 Day
4-Buns
6-Wheat Bread
Spent $7.50
Spent $116 but have enough juice for 3-4 months and plenty of food for the grill!
17 Juicy Juice $1.49= $25.33
Fisher Meats
14# of Hamburger Patties (Buy 10# Get 4# Free) $44.45
Meijer:
12 Hot Dogs $1.99....Saved $12 with Buy 6 Save $6 Offer
Strawberries $1...Got back $.50 from Checkout51
Spent $12.48
Aldi:
Spent a little under $27 for 5 gallons milk, various produce items, and some frozen meatballs
Aunt Millies Bread Store $.75 Day
4-Buns
6-Wheat Bread
Spent $7.50
Spent $116 but have enough juice for 3-4 months and plenty of food for the grill!
Checkout 51 3/13-3/19
all® laundry detergent – 20 load or larger, any variety. Excludes trial sizes.
Cash back: $1.00
Cash back: $1.00
Newman’s Own pasta sauce – Any variety.
Cash back: $0.50
Cash back: $0.50
Kellogg’s Special K Nourish™ Hot Cereal – Any variety.
Cash back: $0.50
Cash back: $0.50
CLEAN & CLEAR® Products – Any variety. Excludes trial sizes.
Cash back: $1.00
Cash back: $1.00
Trans-Ocean Smoked Salmon – Any variety.
Cash back: $1.25
Cash back: $1.25
Trans-Ocean Crab Classic – Any variety.
Cash back: $1.00
Cash back: $1.00
RoC® Anti-Aging Products – Any variety. Excludes trial sizes.
Cash back: $3.00
Cash back: $3.00
Buy 2: Kellogg’s Froot Loops – Any variety. Excludes single serve packs. Items must appear on the same receipt.
Cash back: $1.00
Cash back: $1.00
Buy 2: Kellogg’s Apple Jacks – Any variety. Excludes single serve packs. Items must appear on the same receipt.
Cash back: $1.00
Cash back: $1.00
TRISCUIT Crackers - 7.6 oz or larger, any variety. Items must appear on the same receipt.
Cash back: $1.00
Cash back: $1.00
Honey Maid Grahamfuls – 8 count or higher, any variety.
Cash back: $1.00
Cash back: $1.00
Buy 2: belVita Soft Baked Breakfast Biscuits - 8.8 oz, any variety. Items must appear on the same receipt.
Cash back: $1.00
Cash back: $1.00
Buy 2: Blue Dragon products – Any variety.
Cash back: $1.00
Cash back: $1.00
Glade® PlugIns® Scented Oil Customizables™ Starter Kit – Any Glade® Customizables™ Starter Kit.
Cash back: $2.00
Cash back: $2.00
Walgreens 3/16-3/22
*Nestle Single Bars 2/$1
*Purex BOGO
*Blue Diamond Almonds BOGO
*Dial Bath Care BOGO
-Tone Body Wash $1MQ (3/16)
-6ct Dial Bar Soap $1/2MQ (3/16)...$1 Rebate From Ibotta
-Dial Body Wash $1MQ (3/16)...$1 Rebate From Ibotta
-Right Guard Body Wash $2/2MQ (3/16)
*Windex, Pledge, or Scrubbing Bubbles 2/$7...Get 1000pts/2 (=$1)
-Windex Touchup BOGO MQ (3/16) & $1 Rebate from Checkout51
-Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Cleaner $2/2MQ (3/16)
-Pledge Multi Surface Spray or Wipes $1/2MQ (3/16)...$1 Rebate from Checkout51
*Household Cleaners 2/$6... Get 1000pts/2 (=$1)
-Windex 26oz or Wipes...$1/2MQ (3/16)
-Shout Spray...$1/2MQ (3/16)
-Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner $2/2MQ (3/16)
*Purex BOGO
*Blue Diamond Almonds BOGO
*Dial Bath Care BOGO
-Tone Body Wash $1MQ (3/16)
-6ct Dial Bar Soap $1/2MQ (3/16)...$1 Rebate From Ibotta
-Dial Body Wash $1MQ (3/16)...$1 Rebate From Ibotta
-Right Guard Body Wash $2/2MQ (3/16)
*Windex, Pledge, or Scrubbing Bubbles 2/$7...Get 1000pts/2 (=$1)
-Windex Touchup BOGO MQ (3/16) & $1 Rebate from Checkout51
-Scrubbing Bubbles Shower Cleaner $2/2MQ (3/16)
-Pledge Multi Surface Spray or Wipes $1/2MQ (3/16)...$1 Rebate from Checkout51
*Household Cleaners 2/$6... Get 1000pts/2 (=$1)
-Windex 26oz or Wipes...$1/2MQ (3/16)
-Shout Spray...$1/2MQ (3/16)
-Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner $2/2MQ (3/16)
CVS Good Deals 3/16-3/22
*Crest Sensi-Relief, BE, 3D White Brilliance 3-4.5oz...$4.99...Get $4EB...$1 Printables
*Purex Buy 1 Get 2 Free...$1.50/2 Printable (Limit 6)
*Spend $20 on the following... Get $5EB
-Cottonelle 18ct Toliet Tissue $7.99... $.50MQ (3/16)
-Scott Toliet Tissue 12-18ct $6.99... $.75MQ (3/16)
-6ct Scott Paper Towel $5.99...$.75MQ (3/16)
-Kleenex $.99... $.30/3 MQ (3/16)
*Assorted Easter Single Candy BOGO (Limit 8)
*Assorted Gold Emblem Nuts BOGO (Limit 6)
*Spend $14 on the following 2/$7 Products...Get $4EB ...$3/4 Printable
-Pledge $1/2MQ (2/9 SS)
-Windex
-Windex Touch Up
-Shout
-Scrubbing Bubbles
*Spend $15 on Swiffer Products...Get $5EB
*Spend $20 on Glade Products...Get $10EB
*General Mills or Cascadian Farms Cereal 3/$9...Get $3EB...$1/3MQ (3/16)
*Purex Buy 1 Get 2 Free...$1.50/2 Printable (Limit 6)
*Spend $20 on the following... Get $5EB
-Cottonelle 18ct Toliet Tissue $7.99... $.50MQ (3/16)
-Scott Toliet Tissue 12-18ct $6.99... $.75MQ (3/16)
-6ct Scott Paper Towel $5.99...$.75MQ (3/16)
-Kleenex $.99... $.30/3 MQ (3/16)
*Assorted Easter Single Candy BOGO (Limit 8)
*Assorted Gold Emblem Nuts BOGO (Limit 6)
*Spend $14 on the following 2/$7 Products...Get $4EB ...$3/4 Printable
-Pledge $1/2MQ (2/9 SS)
-Windex
-Windex Touch Up
-Shout
-Scrubbing Bubbles
*Spend $15 on Swiffer Products...Get $5EB
*Spend $20 on Glade Products...Get $10EB
*General Mills or Cascadian Farms Cereal 3/$9...Get $3EB...$1/3MQ (3/16)
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Aldi Produce Deals Week of 3/12-3/18
*Salad Mix $.69
*1# Baby Carrots $.69
*5# Red Potatoes $.99
*8oz Mushrooms $.99
*Cabbage Head $.79
*3# Yellow Onions $.79
*1# Baby Carrots $.69
*5# Red Potatoes $.99
*8oz Mushrooms $.99
*Cabbage Head $.79
*3# Yellow Onions $.79
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Cheap Juicy Juice
Ruler's has 64oz Juicy Juice for $1.49 through March 26th and don't forget you can price match at Walmart ;) We just went and stocked up!
Shopping week ending 3/8
So we are 1 week into my only doing one big shopping trip a month and while I did spend more than the $20-$25 I planned this week (and fyi I will again next week lol) there were a couple awesome deals I could not pass up!
First I went to Fisher's Quality Meats. They have had awesome weekly deals the last few weeks and this weeks was Buy 10# Boneless Chicken Breast get 10# Free! So I spent $35.64 there. But with what we already have in the freezer we will have enough chicken to last through the summer!
FYI: This weeks special is buy 10# Frozen Hamburger Patties get 4# Free and I WILL be getting these since we cookout all spring and summer every week!
Then I went to Target since I had a $15/$40 Up&Up Purchase Mobile Coupon (fyi: it is in this weeks print ad). By making sure it was scanned first I made a huge haul of items we can use that we don't get great deals on a lot:
First Transaction:
4- Zone Kids Protein Bars $3.99...Used 2- $3/2 Printable from signing up for their newsletter and a
25% Cartwheel offer that took off $4 total & used my Red Debit Card which saved me $.30
Spent $5.66 and got back a $5 gift card
Up&Up Transaction:
2- 360ct Baby Wipe Refill Packs $4...Used 5% Cartwheel ($.40)
2- Kids Hair Detangler $1.98 (We go through this stuff like crazy!)
1- Travel Spray Disinfectant $1.99...Used $1SQ
1- Large Box Trash Bags $8.99...Used $1SQ & 5% Cartwheel ($.40)
1- 120ct Dryer Sheet $3.89...Used $.75MQ & 5% Cartwheel ($.16)
1-Dishwasher Rinse Agent $4.99...Used 5% Cartwheel ($.25)
1- Cotton Swabs $1.49...Used $.50SQ & 5% Cartwheel ($.05)
1- Travel Face Wipes $.99...Used $1SQ (cashier adjusted down to $.99)
1- 64ct Pantiliners $1.98...Used $.75SQ
1- 4ct Womens Razors $4.19...Used $1SQ & 5% Cartwheel ($.16)
Used $15/$40 Mobile & $5 Gift Card
Total came to $12.66 & used my Red Debit again ($.63)so final total:
$12.03!!
First I went to Fisher's Quality Meats. They have had awesome weekly deals the last few weeks and this weeks was Buy 10# Boneless Chicken Breast get 10# Free! So I spent $35.64 there. But with what we already have in the freezer we will have enough chicken to last through the summer!
FYI: This weeks special is buy 10# Frozen Hamburger Patties get 4# Free and I WILL be getting these since we cookout all spring and summer every week!
Then I went to Target since I had a $15/$40 Up&Up Purchase Mobile Coupon (fyi: it is in this weeks print ad). By making sure it was scanned first I made a huge haul of items we can use that we don't get great deals on a lot:
First Transaction:
4- Zone Kids Protein Bars $3.99...Used 2- $3/2 Printable from signing up for their newsletter and a
25% Cartwheel offer that took off $4 total & used my Red Debit Card which saved me $.30
Spent $5.66 and got back a $5 gift card
Up&Up Transaction:
2- 360ct Baby Wipe Refill Packs $4...Used 5% Cartwheel ($.40)
2- Kids Hair Detangler $1.98 (We go through this stuff like crazy!)
1- Travel Spray Disinfectant $1.99...Used $1SQ
1- Large Box Trash Bags $8.99...Used $1SQ & 5% Cartwheel ($.40)
1- 120ct Dryer Sheet $3.89...Used $.75MQ & 5% Cartwheel ($.16)
1-Dishwasher Rinse Agent $4.99...Used 5% Cartwheel ($.25)
1- Cotton Swabs $1.49...Used $.50SQ & 5% Cartwheel ($.05)
1- Travel Face Wipes $.99...Used $1SQ (cashier adjusted down to $.99)
1- 64ct Pantiliners $1.98...Used $.75SQ
1- 4ct Womens Razors $4.19...Used $1SQ & 5% Cartwheel ($.16)
Used $15/$40 Mobile & $5 Gift Card
Total came to $12.66 & used my Red Debit again ($.63)so final total:
$12.03!!
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Meijer Good Deals 3/9- 3/15
*1# Strawberries $1
*Cabbage $.19/lb
*Corned Beef $2.67/lb
*Beefsteak Rye or Brownberry Bread BOGO
*Lays Chips BOGO
*Broccoli Crowns $1
*Buy 6 of the following Save $6 Instantly
-Eckrich Bologna, Franks or Salami $1.99
-Lunchables $1.99
-John Morell Bacon $3.19
-Eckrich Smoked Sausage $2.19
*Thomas English Muffins BOGO... $1/2MQ (1/19 SS)
* Pupperoni Dog Treats BOGO
*Suave Kids Shampoo or Styler 3/$5...$1MQ (3/9)
*Cabbage $.19/lb
*Corned Beef $2.67/lb
*Beefsteak Rye or Brownberry Bread BOGO
*Lays Chips BOGO
*Broccoli Crowns $1
*Buy 6 of the following Save $6 Instantly
-Eckrich Bologna, Franks or Salami $1.99
-Lunchables $1.99
-John Morell Bacon $3.19
-Eckrich Smoked Sausage $2.19
*Thomas English Muffins BOGO... $1/2MQ (1/19 SS)
* Pupperoni Dog Treats BOGO
*Suave Kids Shampoo or Styler 3/$5...$1MQ (3/9)
Walgreens Great Deals 3/9-3/15
- *Colgate Toothpaste 3.5 to 6 oz $3...$2 RR...$1MQ (2/9SS)
- *Colgate Toothbrush or Total Advanced Mouthwash 16.9 oz $3.99... $2 RR...$1MQ (3/9)
- *Mars Single Candy Bars $.59...$.75/2 PB Snickers Printable
- *Angel Soft 24 Big Rolls, Quilted Northern 16 Double Rolls $9.99
- -$1/1 Quilted Northern 16 double rolls or Angel Soft bathroom tissue 24 rolls Walgreens coupon found in the March Coupon Booklet
- -Plus, use the $1.25/1 Quilted Northern Product (24 ct+) coupon found in the 2/16 RP
- *Scott Bathroom Tissue 12 or 16 rolls $7.49
- -$2/1 Scott Extra soft bathroom tissue 16 rolls Walgreens coupon in the March Coupon Booklet
- Kleenex Facial Tissue, 85 sheets $0.99
- Use the $1/4 Kleenex Boxes or Bundle Pack coupon found in the 2/9 SS
CVS Deals 3/9- 3/15
*7.1-10oz Hershey's Easter Candy 2/$5...Get $1EB/2...$2/3MQ (2/23 SS)
*Easter M&M's 2/$6...Get $1EB/2...$2/3 Printable
*Revlon Super Lusterous Lip $6.99...Get $4EB
*Almay Intense I-Color Shadow, Liner or Mascarara $5.99...Get $6EB/2...$5/2 Printable
*Spend $30 on select Huggies or other baby products = $10 Ecb (limit 1)
$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers (2/23 SS)
$1.50/1 Huggies Little Snugglers, Little Movers or Overnites (2/23 SS)
*Naturemade 80-90ct Adult Gummies $5.99...Get $4EB...$3MQ (3/9 SS)
*Easter M&M's 2/$6...Get $1EB/2...$2/3 Printable
*Revlon Super Lusterous Lip $6.99...Get $4EB
*Almay Intense I-Color Shadow, Liner or Mascarara $5.99...Get $6EB/2...$5/2 Printable
*Spend $30 on select Huggies or other baby products = $10 Ecb (limit 1)
$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers (2/23 SS)
$1.50/1 Huggies Little Snugglers, Little Movers or Overnites (2/23 SS)
*Naturemade 80-90ct Adult Gummies $5.99...Get $4EB...$3MQ (3/9 SS)
*Lancaster pouches 8oz $3.99... $1.50MQ (3/2 SS)...$2 from Coupon Machine
Sunday, March 2, 2014
New Target Mobile Coupons
Target released new Mobile Store Coupons! Simply text SPRING to 827438 to score the following store coupons, valid thru 4/23…
*$1 off a Fresh Fruit purchase of $1 or more
*$1 off a Fresh Vegetable purchase of $1 or more
*$1 off a Fresh Meat purchase of $1 or more
*$0.50/1 Market Pantry Eggs 1/2 dozen or larger
*$0.75/1 Market Pantry Cheese 5-oz or larger
*$1/2 Market Pantry Pasta or Sauces
*$1 off a Fresh Vegetable purchase of $1 or more
*$1 off a Fresh Meat purchase of $1 or more
*$0.50/1 Market Pantry Eggs 1/2 dozen or larger
*$0.75/1 Market Pantry Cheese 5-oz or larger
*$1/2 Market Pantry Pasta or Sauces
*$1.25/1 Palmolive Dish Soap 25-oz or larger
*$1/1 Household Cleaning Item (Scrubbing Bubbles, Windex or Pledge)
*$1/2 Ziploc Food and Storage Items
*$1/1 Listerine Item 16oz or larger
*$1.25/1 Kashi Frozen Multi-Serve Item (17 or 20 oz Steam Meal Entree or 22oz Soup)
*$1/1 Trident Gum Multi-pack
*$1/1 Nabisco Wheat Thins 5.5 oz or larger
*$1/1 Tide or Gain Laundry Detergent Excluding trial and travel sizes
*$1/1 Select Paper Item
-(Puff’s Facial Tissue 3pk, Bounty Paper Towels 6pk or larger or Charmin Bath Tissue 9pk or larger)
*$1/1 Select Fabric Softener or Scent Booster (Bounty, Downy or Gain) Exluding trial and travel sizes
*$1/1 Pampers Diapers 168 ct. or larger
You don't have to be perfect to be right where you are meant to be
You know how you hear about all this perfect people out there who do so many great and wonderful things?.....Yeah I'm not sure they are real either!
How about the ladies who always have the perfect outfit, perfect makeup and look amazing?....That is definitely NOT me! I am fine with the fact that I wear scrubs every day, my naturally curly hair is flying all over by noon and make up is a date night and weekend kind of thing!
Oh and then you have the ladies who have homes that look like model homes even though they have toddlers....NOPE not me either! When the munchkins are here its more about making memories and encouraging them to be kids. No I don't let them get too wild but I think they call it "home" for a reason. Home is about peace, security and love. Perfection doesn't fit into that equation for me.
I am sad to say I am not one of those people who are happy all the time either. I get mad, sad, hurt, and a multitude of other emotions weekly. Guess what? That means I am a human. Everyone is entitled to have feelings and I take full advantage of my entitlement!
So I'm not a perfect person, don't look perfect, don't keep a perfect house and don't act perfect...so what make me...NORMAL! I have struggled for years with my feeling that I needed to be perfect and somehow felt like every time I failed somehow meant I was not good enough as a person. I am now seeing that every failure lead to greater blessings.
I could not have kids of my own...but that has enabled me to be an amazing aunt and treat my little short people as my own and give them things their parents can't. They are spoiled and I know it!
My first marriage failed... but I am now married to a amazing man and out of situations that were just not part of the life I dreamed of growing up. Do I have a perfect marriage? Heavens no but, I do have a great marriage and a husband who adores me and I him.
I did not get a job promotion that I desperately wanted.... but that has lead to me keeping a job where I get to see people in their weakest times and is rewarding (very hard but rewarding!) Not many people get to hear the funny stories so many of our elderly population have to share but I do. Take my advice and listen they have a lot to teach us! Make them feel like they are important and they will show you the windows to their souls and they really have beautiful souls! They remember when love was enough and people where kind. They can tell you about when the four lane highway was a gravel road, milk men, and a time where Mayberry was real!
I lost my mom, son, and the two grandparents I was closest to in three years....I'm not going to lie this is still a hard one but it has taught me time is short, tomorrow is not promised, and to really live. Make memories today because when you lose those you love the memories get you through. Don't leave things unsaid and make sure people know who you feel.
There are so many other failures that I am now realizing are blessings and I am sure there are countless others I have forgotten.
The whole point of this post is to give you a window into me and let you see that I am not just a couponer and coaster rider but I am also a person. I have beautiful flaws and scars that make me who I am. I'm not perfect but I am right where I am meant to be.
Mom's Night Out Movie
I was given the opportunity to view the new film from Provident & Affirm "Moms Night Out" last week and let me tell you I LOVED it! It was so funny but also had moments that really made you think about all our desires to be perfect in a completely imperfect world! Watch the Trailer For Moms' Night Out and let me tell you that what you see is not half of the hilarity that ensues! I found that I could relate to all the characters at one time or another and obviously I could relate to Allyson the most as a crazy stressed out blogger! This movie has something for everyone:
Police Chases...Check
Biker Gang...Check
Trip to ER...Check
Tattoo Parlor...Check
And anyone who has seen "Courageous" and remembers Javier's Snake Kings scene... Robert Amaya is in this movie also and has multiple scenes that are even funnier!
I recommend that everyone get out and see this faith based film on opening weekend May 9 (which is Mother's Day Weekend hint hint gentlemen!)
And since I love it so much and want to share it with my friends I will be hosting a "Moms' Night Out Giveaway" for my friends who are also my readers! I don't have everything planned yet as I am waiting to see if its coming to Muncie or just Indy so stay tuned!
I was given the opportunity to view this movie in advance of its release. My love for the movie and opinions are solely mine and not affected by the free admission I received!
Meijer Deals to be had 3/2-3/8
**Make sure you are activating your personal rewards on Mperks. They are a great way to save a little extra by buying things already on your list! Like this month I have a offer for Get $5 Mperk when you purchase $25 in Pets, Get $7 Mperk when you spend $45 in frozen foods. The best part.... it always counts the price before coupons for me!**
*Boneless Pork Loin $1.87/lb
*Stouffer's Family Size Entrees 2/$12...Buy 2 Get 1 Free...$1 Mperk
*5oz Starkist Light Tuna $.59
*1# Strawberries $1
*Stouffers French Bread Pizza or Hot Pockets 6/$10
*Oncor Family Meals 5/$10... $1/2 Printable
*Tyson Day Starts Frozen Breakfasts BOGO... Watch for $1/2 Peelies
*Blue Bell 1/2 Gal Ice Cream 2/ $8.88
*Entenmann's Little Bites, Donuts, Danish or Buns BOGO
*20oz Dinty Moore Beef Stew $2.19... $1/2 Printable
*Buy 5 of the following save $5 instantly...Limit one offer per transaction (prices before $1 savings per item)
-Special K Cereal $2.99...$1/3 Printable
-Nutrigrain Bars $2.75
-Special K Nourish Hot Cereal $2.89
-Kashi Cereal, Bars or Baked Squares $2.99
-Special K Bars or Crisps $2.99
-Kelloggs Breakfast to go Shakes $4.99... $1.50 Printable
-Special K Flatbread Sandwiches $4.99
-Eggo Waffles, Pancakes or French Toast Sticks $2.49... $.75 Printable
-Morningstar Products $3.49
-Special K Protein Meal Bars or Protein Shakes $5.49... $1 Printable
-12ct Dannon Activia $4.99
-32oz Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt $3.99
-59oz Simply OJ $3.29
*Men's Fall Creek Knit Tops Buy 1 Get 1 50%...40% Mperk
*Boneless Pork Loin $1.87/lb
*Stouffer's Family Size Entrees 2/$12...Buy 2 Get 1 Free...$1 Mperk
*5oz Starkist Light Tuna $.59
*1# Strawberries $1
*Stouffers French Bread Pizza or Hot Pockets 6/$10
*Oncor Family Meals 5/$10... $1/2 Printable
*Tyson Day Starts Frozen Breakfasts BOGO... Watch for $1/2 Peelies
*Blue Bell 1/2 Gal Ice Cream 2/ $8.88
*Entenmann's Little Bites, Donuts, Danish or Buns BOGO
*20oz Dinty Moore Beef Stew $2.19... $1/2 Printable
*Buy 5 of the following save $5 instantly...Limit one offer per transaction (prices before $1 savings per item)
-Special K Cereal $2.99...$1/3 Printable
-Nutrigrain Bars $2.75
-Special K Nourish Hot Cereal $2.89
-Kashi Cereal, Bars or Baked Squares $2.99
-Special K Bars or Crisps $2.99
-Kelloggs Breakfast to go Shakes $4.99... $1.50 Printable
-Special K Flatbread Sandwiches $4.99
-Eggo Waffles, Pancakes or French Toast Sticks $2.49... $.75 Printable
-Morningstar Products $3.49
-Special K Protein Meal Bars or Protein Shakes $5.49... $1 Printable
-12ct Dannon Activia $4.99
-32oz Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt $3.99
-59oz Simply OJ $3.29
*Men's Fall Creek Knit Tops Buy 1 Get 1 50%...40% Mperk
Saturday, March 1, 2014
March Big Shopping Trip
So I did my big shopping trip this week, whoa it was harder than I thought but so worth it now that I don't have to do any big trips for another month! I will just briefly skim over what I bought & spent each place. I will go on Monday to the discount bread store to stock up on bread.
Aldi:
Chocolate chips $1.59 Pretzels $1.29
Vanilla Wafers $1.49 4 Gallon Milk $1.79
Crackers $1.79 2-Salad Mix $.99
Tortilla Chips $1.19 Seasoned Salt $1.79
Cottage Cheese $2.29 Sour Cream $1.29
Provolone Slices $1.99 3-Cream of Mushroom $.59
Turkey Ham $3.70 Flaked Coconut $1.29
Black Olives $.99 Green Olives $1.19
Pepperoni $1.99
Spent $34.78
Walmart:
10#Kibbles & Bits $10.89 2-Airwick Refills $4.88
2# Lemons $2.87 5- 12ct Coke Products $2 (Price Matched Target)
Pizza Sauce $1 8-Aquafina Splash $.78 (Used 4- BOGO MQ)
5-Steamable Veggies $1.47 Fish Tenders $4.96
Salami $2.50 Self Rising Flour $1.78
Generic Swiffer Wet Cloths $3.97 2- Entemann's Mini Donuts $2
5- Pasta Side Mixes $1
Spent $67.20
Fisher's Meats:
15# Ground Beef $4.39...Buy 10lbs get 5lbs Free
Spent $44.57
Meijer (2 trans, buy 8 save 8 items listed at promo price):
8-Deli Fresh Lunchmeat $1.99 ($1/2MQ x4) 4-Kraft Shredded Cheese $2 ($.75 Printable x4)
3- Kool Aid $.99 ($.50 Printable x3) 1-Kraft Single $1.99 ($.75 Printable)
6-Lunchables $.99 ($1/2 Peelie x3) 2- Oscar Mayer Bologna $.99 ($.75 Printable x2)
2-Florida Natural Smoothie $2.50 ($1MQ x2) 2- 6ct Meijer Paper Towel $5.49 (Used $3/$10 SQ)
3-Kleenex $1 ($3SQ) 1- Kraft Salad Dressing $.97
12- Alpo Dog Food $.52 (BOGO MQ x6) 3# Apples $2.50
**I also used a 5% off total Mperk, 3- $5 Mperks, & $2 Mperk**
Spent $21.30
Target:
2-Up & Up Mechanical Pencils $1.34 (clearance)... $1SQ, $1 Mobile Coupon, & 10% Cartwheel
1-Market Pantry Frozen Corn $.99...Used $.75 Mobile Coupon, 5% Cartwheel
10- Coke 12 packs $2
2- Hanging Pouches for the kids art work (Super cute!) $9.99..Used 40% Cartwheel
2- 24ct Up & Up Ibuprofen $1.07...Used $2/2 Mobile Coupon & 10% Cartwheel
1- Up & Up Peroxide $.52...Used $.50SQ
1- Up & Up Cotton Balls $.94... Used $.50SQ
2-Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs $1.99 ...Used 25% Cartwheel & $1/2 Printable
Spent $34.86
That means I spent $202.71 for the majority of my groceries for the month. Since we have at least three adults and anywhere from 2-5 kids eating this I am REALLY happy with this. And when you consider that we bought at least two months worth of ground beef that makes it even better!
8-Deli Fresh Lunchmeat $1.99 ($1/2MQ x4) 4-Kraft Shredded Cheese $2 ($.75 Printable x4)
3- Kool Aid $.99 ($.50 Printable x3) 1-Kraft Single $1.99 ($.75 Printable)
6-Lunchables $.99 ($1/2 Peelie x3) 2- Oscar Mayer Bologna $.99 ($.75 Printable x2)
2-Florida Natural Smoothie $2.50 ($1MQ x2) 2- 6ct Meijer Paper Towel $5.49 (Used $3/$10 SQ)
3-Kleenex $1 ($3SQ) 1- Kraft Salad Dressing $.97
12- Alpo Dog Food $.52 (BOGO MQ x6) 3# Apples $2.50
**I also used a 5% off total Mperk, 3- $5 Mperks, & $2 Mperk**
Spent $21.30
Target:
2-Up & Up Mechanical Pencils $1.34 (clearance)... $1SQ, $1 Mobile Coupon, & 10% Cartwheel
1-Market Pantry Frozen Corn $.99...Used $.75 Mobile Coupon, 5% Cartwheel
10- Coke 12 packs $2
2- Hanging Pouches for the kids art work (Super cute!) $9.99..Used 40% Cartwheel
2- 24ct Up & Up Ibuprofen $1.07...Used $2/2 Mobile Coupon & 10% Cartwheel
1- Up & Up Peroxide $.52...Used $.50SQ
1- Up & Up Cotton Balls $.94... Used $.50SQ
2-Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs $1.99 ...Used 25% Cartwheel & $1/2 Printable
Spent $34.86
That means I spent $202.71 for the majority of my groceries for the month. Since we have at least three adults and anywhere from 2-5 kids eating this I am REALLY happy with this. And when you consider that we bought at least two months worth of ground beef that makes it even better!
March 1st Disney Fund
So its a new month and time to see what I have accomplished towards the Disney fund:
Overall goal: $2700
As of January 1st had: $573
As of February 1st I had $853
2/2- Shopping and housekeeping job: $30
2/4- Used Disney Movie Rewards Points to get 2 gift cards- $20
2/6- Rebate Check from Shopathome.com $21
2/6- Housekeeping Job $25
2/11- Housekeeping Job $30
2/25- Housekeeping Job $30
2/25- Rebate from Finish Dishwasher $4.49 (rounded up to $5)
2/25-Rebate from Magnum's Heartgard $12
So that gives me $1026
Overall goal: $2700
As of January 1st had: $573
As of February 1st I had $853
2/2- Shopping and housekeeping job: $30
2/4- Used Disney Movie Rewards Points to get 2 gift cards- $20
2/6- Rebate Check from Shopathome.com $21
2/6- Housekeeping Job $25
2/11- Housekeeping Job $30
2/25- Housekeeping Job $30
2/25- Rebate from Finish Dishwasher $4.49 (rounded up to $5)
2/25-Rebate from Magnum's Heartgard $12
So that gives me $1026
March Menu
March is the first month I am trying to only do one big shopping trip. So here's the lists of "planned" Entrees, Sides, Desserts, & Breakfasts. Lunches will be leftovers, sandwiches or something like Chef Boyardee (aka quick!) These are not in any specific order!
Entrees:
1. Tuna Patties
2. Tacos (Brian gets Beef, I get Fish)
3. Ham & Beans
4. Chicken Veggie Bake
5. Beef Stew
6. Tater Tot Casserole
7. Spaghetti
8. Antipasto Salads
9. Strombolis
10. Crispy Baked Chicken
11. Pork Loin
12. Marinated Chicken Breast
13. Round Steak
14.Chili
15. Ruebens & Rachels (St Patricks Day Menu)
16. Breakfast for Dinner
17. Beef & Chicken Fajitas
18. Jambalaya (Mardi Gras Menu)
19. Chicken Pot Pie
20. Chicken Gnocchi Soup
21. BLT's
22. Sloppy Joe
23. Pasta Salad With Grilled Chicken
24. BBQ Pulled Pork
25. Tuna Noodle Casserole
Desserts (Besides fruit)
1. Pretzel Salad
2. Green Poke Cake for St Patricks Day which also happens to be G-mas Birthday
3. Chocolate Chip Cookies
4. Disney Magic Cookie Bars
5. Blackberry Cobbler
6. Brownies
7. Banana Pudding
Breakfasts (several will be repeated)
1. Oatmeal
2. Cereal
3. Waffles
4. Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, & Chocolate Gravy
5. Omelets
6. Ham, Egg, & Cheese Muffins
7. Breakfast Burritos
8. Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls
9. Cinnamon Toast
10. Pigs in a Blanket
Miscellaneous Items
1. 7Up Biscuits
2. Chicken Salad
3. Pumpkin Bread
4. Cornbread Muffins
5. Chocolate Strawberry Frappes
Entrees:
1. Tuna Patties
2. Tacos (Brian gets Beef, I get Fish)
3. Ham & Beans
4. Chicken Veggie Bake
5. Beef Stew
6. Tater Tot Casserole
7. Spaghetti
8. Antipasto Salads
9. Strombolis
10. Crispy Baked Chicken
11. Pork Loin
12. Marinated Chicken Breast
13. Round Steak
14.Chili
15. Ruebens & Rachels (St Patricks Day Menu)
16. Breakfast for Dinner
17. Beef & Chicken Fajitas
18. Jambalaya (Mardi Gras Menu)
19. Chicken Pot Pie
20. Chicken Gnocchi Soup
21. BLT's
22. Sloppy Joe
23. Pasta Salad With Grilled Chicken
24. BBQ Pulled Pork
25. Tuna Noodle Casserole
Desserts (Besides fruit)
1. Pretzel Salad
2. Green Poke Cake for St Patricks Day which also happens to be G-mas Birthday
3. Chocolate Chip Cookies
4. Disney Magic Cookie Bars
5. Blackberry Cobbler
6. Brownies
7. Banana Pudding
Breakfasts (several will be repeated)
1. Oatmeal
2. Cereal
3. Waffles
4. Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, & Chocolate Gravy
5. Omelets
6. Ham, Egg, & Cheese Muffins
7. Breakfast Burritos
8. Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls
9. Cinnamon Toast
10. Pigs in a Blanket
Miscellaneous Items
1. 7Up Biscuits
2. Chicken Salad
3. Pumpkin Bread
4. Cornbread Muffins
5. Chocolate Strawberry Frappes
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