Sorry I've been MIA

So sorry I have been MIA the last two weeks :(  I have went back to work and last week I did major duty at our VBS. I did most of the decorations but someone else did this beauty....

Isn't that awesome? We had so much fun and its so rewarding working with the little ones!

I am trying to come up with some cool new things for the blog and hopefully August will be a awesome month! And guess what? August is the one year anniversary of the blogs start! I can't believe everything that has happened in my life this year. We have had kids, returned kids, went on trips, saved boatloads of $, and just plain had fun. 

And I just got this little beauty in the mail today from House Party. I need to have a party to play this game in the next few weeks so who wants to come hang out and enjoy some cool snacks!

CVS Deals 7/21-7/27

*Lay's Chips 2/$6...Get $2EB/2
*Wisk Liquid 32 load $4.99...$2MQ (6/23 RP)
*Spend $15 on the following...Get $5EB
     -Windex
     -Pledge
     -Fantastik
     -Scrubbing Bubbles
*Spend $25 on any Glade...Get $10EB
*Spend $10 on all Crayola...Get $3EB
*Spend $10 on Mead Five Star...Get $3EB (Limit 10?)...$1/2MQ (7/7 PG)
*Spend $12 on Cover Girl Face, Eye, Lip, or Outlast Nail...Get $4EB...3 coupons in 7/7 PG (Limit 6)
*Spend $12 on the CVS Brand: Cosmetics, Facial Care, Personal Cleansing, Deodorant, Shaving Care, Hair Care, Hand/ Body Lotion, or Hair Notions...Get $4EB
*Spend $10 on any Maybelline Face, Eye or Lip...Get $3EB (Limit 2)
*Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Nail Colour...Get $2EB
*Spend $10 on Almay Cosmetics...Get $4EB...$2MQ (7/14 SS)
*Spend $10 on Crest 3D Paste, Rinse, or Brush...Get $5EB...$.75 (Rinse) (7/7 PG)
*Just the Basics Single Roll Paper Towel $.79...$.79 Magic Coupon Machine

Sunday Menu Plan (a little late :/ )

I totally forgot to post my Sunday Menu Plan so here it is:

Sunday-  We had Spaghetti, Salad, & Breadsticks

Monday- BBQ Pork Ribs, Potatoes w/ Peppers, Sliced Tomato, Cottage Cheese

Tuesday- Foster Training tonight so eating out

Wednesday- Grilled Chicken Salads

Thursday- Burgers, Pasta Salad, Corn on Cob

Friday- Chicken Cordon Blue, Squash, Fruit Salad

Saturday- Fish Tacos, Sweet Potato Fries, Cucumber Salad

Shopping 7/14/13

First stop was Walgreens (disclaimer the candy is put up and is rationed accordingly!!! We do NOT eat all this quickly actually it will take 6-8 months)

This was actually 7 Transactions but I'll combine them together :)

30- Crunch Bars $.39 (Reg. $.99)...used 15- $.50/2MQ
4- Colgate 360 Toothbrushes $3.49 (Reg. $4.79)...Used 4- $1MQ (Got back 2- $3 RR)
Lysol Wipes $2.91 (Reg. $3.89) ...Got back $.50 from Ibotta
Grapevines $.62 (Reg. $2.49)
Used $2.50 RR from previous trip
Spent $12.95 (after Ibotta rebate)...Saved $37.15 (74%)

Then I ran into Walmart...

8- Yakisoba Ramen $.78...Used 4- $1/2MQ (they were expiring that day)
Reynolds Wrap $3.18...Used $1 printable  & Got back $.50 from Ibotta
3-Campbells Slow Kettle Soup $3.76...Used 3- $2MQ
Dole Squish Ems $2.76...Used $1 printable & Got back $1 Ibotta
Snickers Ice Cream Bars $2.97...Used $1.50 printable & Got another free Redbox Rental Code
Blue Bell Ice Cream $4.44 (Price Matched Marsh Reg. $5.96)...Got back $.75 Ibotta
Chicken of the Sea Albacore Tuna $1.18...Got back $.50 Ibotta
Also got back a $2 Bonus Ibotta
Spent $13.80 (after Ibotta)...Saved $19.77 (59%)

Shopping Last Week

I just realized I totally forgot to post last weeks shopping trips so here's what I remember (oops!)

Family Dollar

Transaction #1 & #2
3- Jello Pudding $1
Used $1/3 printable
Paid $2...Got back $3 Reward

Transaction #3
4-Snauasges $1
Used 4- $1MQ
Paid Zip :)


Toys R Us

 5- 4ct Onesies $1.46 (Reg. $9.99) ....There was a deal for an additional 40% off all clearance

15-Scented Markers $.50 (B1G2 Free)
3-Color Wonder Kits $10.99 (B1G2 Free)...Used 3- $1 Peelies off the packages
3- Color Wonder Refills $4.99 (B1G2 Free)...Used 3- $1 Peelies off packages
Also used a $3 Reward and a $5/25 Store Coupon
Spent $11.78...Saved $93.61 (89%) WOOHOO (These also went in the gift closet!)

Gift Closet Purchases

I haven't purchased much for the gift closet the last few months (mainly because the foster kid clothing closet has been top priority) but I'm back at it now ;)

First I found these little guys at Kroger for TJ & B who are REALLY into WWE right now.

 

 

 

5- 2ct Rumblers $1.75 (Reg. $4.99)

Spent $8.75...Saved $16.20 (65%)

 

 

Then today I hit the Kmart Toy Clearance:

 

 

4- (yes 4 going to different homes) WWE Rings $3.99 (Reg. $21.99)

 

Talking Spiderman Mask $3.99 (Reg. $21.99)

Air Hogs Plane (Even has a camera that takes video of its flight) $9.99 (Reg. $69.99) Brian's nephew Ian is a plane nut so guess what he's getting for Christmas ;)

2- Rumblers sets $1.99 (Reg. $14.99)

I also purchased the three filler papers for $.25@ for being a SYWR Member and cashed in $10 in points

So that's $24.67 and I saved   $187.50 (88%)

 

 

Meijer Deals 7/14-7/21

                        10/$10 Get 11th Free Items

 

*Eckrich Franks, Bologna, or Cotto Salami

*2lt Coke, Pepsi, or 7Up Products...(B2G1 Fuse Tea Mperk)

*Minute Maid Lemonade or Fruit Punch

*Red, Yellow, or Orange Sweet Bell Peppers

*Dole Classic Romaine, Just Lettuce, or Greener Selection Salad Mix

*Marzetti Croutons

*Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad

*Betty Crocker Potatoes

*Helper Mixes

*Meijer Facial Tissues

*Chobani Greek Yogurt

*Totinos Party Pizza or Pizza Rolls

*Armour Lunchmakers or Pepperoni

*John Morrell Rope Sausage

*Meijer 10-16oz Frozen Veggies

*Green Giant Boxed Frozen Veggies

*Grands Biscuits

*Old Orchard Frozen Juice Concentrate

*Aunt Jemima Frozen Breakfast Entrée or Scramble

*Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides

*Meijer Green Box Pasta

*Old El Paso Shells, Taco/Enchilada Sauce, Refried Beans or Rice

*Chef Boyardee Pasta

*Meijer Pretzels or Cheese Puffs

*Chex Mix

*Bugles

*Combos

*50ct Reclosable Sandwich or Snack Bags

*Renuzit Adjustables

*Ajax Dish Detergent

*Purina Alpo Dog Food

*Canine Carry Outs Dog Treats

*Fancy Feast Appetizers Cat Food

*Sunny Delight

*Meijer Graham Crust

*Meijer

 

 

*Red or Green Seedless Grapes $1.18/lb

*Red/Green Leaf Lettuce or Green Romaine $.99/lb

*Green Onions or Cucumbers 3/$1

*Bicolor Sweet Corn 10/$3

*Stacey's Pita or Bagel Crisps BOGO

*Kool Aid Liquid Water Enhancers Buy 2 Get 1

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