Kroger

Oh, How I love Kroger! Here's what I got today....

2 Gallons of milk $1.99 each

3 Pace Picante sauce $3.19 each (used 3-$4 coupons. sorry, from what I hear, these are all gone.)

2 Welch's Juice $3.39 each (used 2- $1.50 Catalina coupons, and BOGO coupon from coupon bar to your right)

Quaker rice cakes .99 cents (used $1 coupon from newspaper)

Cottonelle $1.19 (used .50 cent coupon, doubled to $1 & .25 cent cellfire coupon)

Huggies gentle care wipes $2.59 (used $5 coupon)

Birds Eye steamfresh veggies $1.79 (used .35 cent coupon, tripled to $1.05)

Similac formula $4.39 (used $5 coupon from home mailer)

2 Pillsbury Pizza crust $1.25 each (used 2- .35 cent coupons, tripled to $1.05 each)

2 Pillsbury Crescent rolls $1.25 each (used 2- .35 cent coupons, tripled to $1.05 each )

Knox gelatin $1.45 (used $4 coupon)

Beechnut drinkable yogurt .69 cents (used .75 cent coupon)

Ken's marinade $1.10 (used .50 cent coupon, doubled to $1)

Kraft salad dressing $1.18 (used $1.50 coupon from last newspaper)

2 Barilla pasta $1.39 each (used 2- .50 cent coupons, doubled to $1 each)

2 Orville Redenbacher Natural Popcorn $3.19 & BOGO (used $1.50 off 2 coupon, and $1 shortcuts coupon)

Yo-plus Yogurt $2.59 (used $1.50 coupon & $1 shortcuts coupon)

2 Kraft cheese $1.66 each

Sara Lee bread $2

3 Nestle cookies $2.46 each (used $1 off 1 coupon & $1 off 2 coupon. Will send receipt for a free cookie plate!)

Total before coupons=$65.15

Total after coupons=$9.82

Walgreen's

Here's what I got at Walgreen's today....

Jane make-up brush $2.89 (used $2 coupon)

Breeze Contour meter $14.99 (used free coupon- up to $30)

2 Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil $1.69 each (used 2- $1 coupons and .89 cent 7-day coupon, took off $1.60)

total before coupons= $21.26

total after coupons= .67 cents!

Swagbucks

Swagbucks is a search engine like google, only if you register with them, you can collect points. For example, if you have 45 swagbucks, you can get a $5 Amazon gift card! Pretty sweet, huh? I just signed up this week, and already have 23 swagbucks. So, what are you waiting for? Go sign up now! They will start you off with 3 swagbucks upon registration!

Freebies

Click here to personalize a paper Hallmark card, which they will even mail out you! (use code TRIAL)

Click here for a free sample of Total Cranberry Crunch cereal

Click here for free sample of Dove hair care- heat defense or intense damage therapy.

Click here for a free full size bottle of Pantene Expressions. while supplies last of course!

Click here for a free sample of Aveeno Nourish Hair care.

Click here to make a pledge with Earthbound farms, and you could get a free tote bag! This promotion if for the first 1000 people every Monday for the month of April! So if you don't get one now, try again next monday!

I won an award!

Michelle, over at Tales of a Tightwad Nominated me for a Kreativ Blogger Award!The rules of this award are to list seven things you love and pass it on to seven bloggers you love.

• 1. Jesus (sure wish we could find a church home, though!)

• 2.My family & friends - I couldn't make it without them either!

• 3.Cleanliness- I am a total germ/clean freak, so I like things shiny-clean from the kitchen to our bedrooms, to our yard!

• 4. Practically anything that comes out of the ground! I find it amazing that so many beautiful plants, flowers, and produce can be planted so easily!

• 5.My daughter just started saying "I love you." wonderful!

• 6. The smell of onions, bell pepper and garlic sauteing in a pan! Yum, it is practically how I start every meal!

• 7. I also love small, but great gestures. As I wrote about yesterday, I was completely embarrassed, and for a moment, I felt as if someone were giving me a break, with just a look, showing that she understood how it can be to raise a 2-year old. I also love gestures like someone opening a door for me, or telling me that I "look nice today," because it is such a simple gesture, but can put you in a great mood!

The 7 bloggers I am passing this onto are:

• 1. Andrea, over at Mommy Snacks

• 2. Pheobie, at Sweet tea & Coffee

• 3. Tara, at Deal Seeking Mom

• 4. Emily and Jenny at Mommin' It Up

• 5. Erin at Jane 4 Girls $800 Annual Budget

• 6. Jennifer at iMommies

• 7. Alyssa, over at Keeping the Kingdom first

One of those days....

Yesterday, I called our new JCPenny store, (which, by the way, I am so excited about, since we live so far away from the mall. Whoo-hoo!) and scheduled an appointment to get some spring pictures taken for this morning. Since that, we discovered that we had about 2 billion termites (yes, I am probably exaggerating...) living in one of the flower beds, and they were flying frantically into my kitchen... fun stuff... huh? Well after about an entire bottle of bug killer, and using our trusty shop vac, it seems they were all doomed....

This morning the pest control guy came out, and of course, all the flying termites are already gone. He said that they were just flying out of the ground to go somewhere else. That's it? Geez...He also said that however we sprayed we did an excellent job, because he would have charged me at least $500 to do what my husband did. Real nice.

When the pest guy left, we ran to JCPenny's to get some pictures taken. My daughter was so happy, as she is all about pictures. She wore her new dress and of course had to have a purse! It went great, and I am very happy about the employees there, super nice! On the way out of the portrait area, there was the next appointment waiting, and the cutest little boy. He was eating some gerber graduates snacks, and my daughter, being the little brat that she is, started throwing a huge tantrum..... that seemed as it lasted FOREVER.....
as I was pushing the stroller out into the rest of the store, (of course she won't get IN the stroller.) she was running behind me, screaming, crying, snot running down her face, ya know, what 2 year old's do. I tried to comfort her, and it is a no-go, she just wants to let it out, I guess, I grab the snack I had packed, but she dosen't want that either, she wants that little boy's snack!!

Just then, an employee, an older woman was walking by, and looks at me as to say, "I know how it is, and I don't miss it at all!" I smirk, and laugh, because that is all I can do, really. Laugh it off. Two other women are walking by with their precious and quiet kids, and say to me, "It is not funny, you should be ashamed of yourself!" I tell them that "she is just tired, and ready to go home." I guess this was not enough of an excuse to them, because one of the women actually walked straight up to me, and pushes me, and says that I don't deserve to have children! I am completely shocked at this time, and of course my daughter finally stops screaming, and says "No hitting" to the lady. OMG....
Another employee comes over and is confused, they ask me to " leave the store if I cannot control my child."
I don't think I have ever been so embarrassed in my entire life.

What I would like to know, though, am I in the wrong? Do I need to call Super Nanny or something? I would love to hear your opinions, good or bad, as I am sure I could learn a thing or two about how to control my child! Thanks so much!

Ah... where is Ty Pennington?!

If you haven't noticed by now, I am taking a little blogging break... (and I may possibly be having some withdrawals from shopping as well....)

We finally got some of the insurance money back from the storm last year, yeah it takes forever... but, we have been working our butts off because apparantely, no one works for free, and that is exactly how much we have to spend... so.... we have been ripping everything out, cleaning frantically, and trying to replace all of the damaged parts. Since my husband has had so much time off work lately, it has actually been a blessing, because I honestly don't know how on Earth we could be getting this done any other way.

I am sure I will have to go soon and get "my shopping fix" and blog about it soon, but for now, I will be working and hoping that Ty Pennington will stop by my house sometime-and soon! haha...

Please wish us luck, as this is a learning process for us! Thanks for being patient!! - Jenny.

(Here is our new floors in our living room! Love em'! Oh, and if anyone has any home improvement tips for me, Please let me know! Thanks!)

CVS

Here's what I got at CVS today....
2 absolutely divine cookies $1.40 each (used $1 off 2 absolutely divine products coupon)

reed diffuser .99 cents (clearance- 90% off)

Kid make-up kit .99 cents (clearance- 90% off)

Huggies wipes $3.49 (used $3 coupon)

3 dry idea deodorants $2.99 each (used 3-$2 coupons from coupon side bar)

Stacy's pita chips $1.69 (used $1 coupon from newspaper)

3 Nabisco snacks .69 cents each (my daughter loves these....)

2 Clairol hair color .75 cents each (clearance- used $5 off 2 coupon )

Clairol perfect 10 hair color $1.36 (used $5 coupon)

Clairol naturals hair color .99 cents (used $2 coupon)

Suave kids shampoo $2.39 (used free coupon from mail- took off $3 )

total before coupons=$27.23

total after coupons=$1.23, and got back $6 in extra care bucks from the deodorant!

Square garden update

Since I have had so many e-mails and comments on how I built my square garden, I will have my husband do a "guest post" for me, to tell all the specifications and what nots... We got all the supplies at Home Depot, and they even cut up all the wood for me, too. This makes things so much easier! Tomorrow I will have the "how-to" post up, and for now, check out the pictures below to see how much my garden has already grown!

Kroger

Kroger is having the "mega event" again, where you buy 10 participating items, and you get $5 off your total.. I love these! Here's what I got.

1. Armour meatballs $2.49 (used coupon "save $1 on noodles when you buy these meatballs")

2 &3. 2 Pizza rolls $2.99 each (used 2- .35 cent coupon, each tripled to $1.05)

4. Welch's Juice $2.99 (used $1.50 coupon)

5. Friskies cat food $3.99 (used $3.50 coupon)

6. Quaker rice cakes $1.49 (used $1 coupon)

7. Freschetta Pizza $3.99 (used $1 coupon)

8. Chex Mix $1.99 (used $1 coupon)

9. & 10. 2 Kens Salad Dressing $1.99 each (used 2 $1 coupons)

11. Irish Spring body wash $2.99 (used .50 cent coupon, doubled to $1)

12. & 13. 2- Ziploc bags $1.99 each (used BOGO coupon & $1 coupon)

14. & 15. 2- Colgate toothbrushes $1.49 each (used 2- .75 cent coupons)

16. & 17. 2- Colgate toothpaste $1.49 each (used 2- .75 cent coupons)

18. Kroger comforts baby wash $1.99 (used $2.50 coupon)

19. Purex detergent $2.99 (used .35 cent coupon, tripled to $1.05)

20. Texas toast $1.99 (used .50 cent coupon, doubled to $1)

Other things I got as well...

2 Dr.Peppers $1.50 each (used 2- free coupons)

2 Huggies wipes $2.59 each (used 2- $3 coupons)

Purina dog treats $3 (used $3.50 coupon)

Barilla noodles $2 (used .50 cent coupon, doubled to $1)

I did 2 of the mega savings things, so I got $10 off my total..I also had $1.50 off my order (catalina) from last time, when I got the Pillsbury biscuits.

total before coupons= $59.98

total after coupons=$10.34

CVS

Here's what I got at CVS today....I had $2 extra care bucks that expire... so I just HAD to go...haha...When I got there, the manager told me she was marking a ton of items 90% off! Whoo-hoo!!




2 Sunsilk Shampoo .49 cents each (used 2-$1 coupons)
2 Sunsilk hair products .49 cents each (used 2- $1 coupons)
Pantene .79 cents (used $1 coupon)
Tigger plush toy .79 cents
Johnson's buddies soap .99 cents (used $1 coupon)
Christophe hair brushes $1.39
Mylanta $6.79 (used $3 CVS coupon & $2 coupon)
2 Loreal makeup $10.99 each- BOGO this week (used 2- $3 coupons, and $5 CVS coupon)
Physicians Formula makeup $1.29 (used $1 CVS coupon & $1 coupon)
4 Huggies wipes $1.79 (used $3 coupon)
2 shoe charms .19 cents each
2-Barbie hair clips .29 cents

I also used a $4 off $20 purchase...


total before coupons=$44.10
total after coupons= $.11 cents!! And I got $5 extra care bucks from the Loreal!

Wednesday Redbox Code

The code for today is JBG123 Good for 1 free rental, per credit/debit card. Return by 9:00 p.m. Thursday night for completely free! Enjoy!

Walgreen's

Here is what I got at Walgreen's today....

2 Jumbo packs Huggies $10 each (used 2- $5 coupons from side bar-has been reset!)

Huggies wipes refill $6 (used $5 coupon)

Garnier hair color $3.26 (used $2 easy saver coupon & $2 coupon)

4 Garnier shampoos $2.99 each (used $2 easy saver coupon, took off $8, and 4- $1 coupons)

Revlon emery boards $1.59 (used $1 easy saver coupon & $1 coupon)

2 Sambucol $12.99 each (used $10 easy saver coupon, took off $20 & 2- $4 coupons here)

I also had a $2 Register Rewards from last time.

total before coupons=$68.79
total after coupons= $5.79, and got back $10 Register Rewards for the diapers!

HEB

I am not really a huge fan of HEB, but I usually get meat from there, though. This week, if you buy pop-tarts, you get a free 3-pack of horizon milk. The pop-tarts are $1.70 each, and they have $1 coupons on them.

2 pop-tarts $1.70 each (used 2- $1 coupons)

2 packs of horizon milk $2.99 each (used 2 free when you buy pop-tarts coupons from in-store)

total before coupons= $9.38

total after coupons= $1.40

Kroger

Here is what I got at Kroger today.... there are also some great deals on produce as well, as roma tomatoes- .88 cents a pound, romaine lettuce .88 cents each, grapes .88 cents a pound.

2 Sara Lee Sandwich bread $2.29 each- (BOGO this week- used 2- $1 coupons)

2 Smart Balance spread $2.02 each (used $1 off 2 coupon)

2 Smart Balance butter $ 2.69 (used 2-$1 coupons, and 2-free when you buy spread coupons from newspaper)

Pillsbury toaster strudels $1.50 (used .35 cent coupon, tripled to $1.05)

Texas Toast $1.99 (used .40 cent coupon, doubled to .80 cents)

2 Huggies wipes $2.59 each (used 2- $3 coupons from coupon bar)

Huggies refill pack $4.99 (used $5 coupon from coupon bar)

Danino yogurt $2 (used $1 coupon)

2 Grands biscuits $1 each (used 2- .35 cent coupon, tripled to $1.05)

Crescent rolls $1.50 (used .35 cent coupon, tripled to $1.05)

Del Monte fruit cup $1.25 (used free coupon from home mailer)

Kashi frozen meal $4.99 (used free coupon from home mailer)

Pup-peroni dog snacks $2.99 (used $1.50 shortcuts coupon, and $1.50 coupon from home mailer)

3 Mentos gum $1 each (used 3- $1 coupons from newspaper)

Loreal lipstick .99 cents (clearance- used $1 coupon)

total before coupons=$46.38

total after coupons=$3.47

Freebies

Click here for a free Ziploc bag from Costco.

Sign up with Ducks unlimited, and get a free decal. (We love duck-hunting around here!)

Click here for a free sample of Loreal Ever pure hair care. (under my Loreal.)

Click here, and get a free poster from St.Pauli girl. (limited to 400 per day, so keep trying if it is

already maxed out today!)

Click here for a free sample of Popcorn from Paradise Island Gourmet popcorn.

Click here for a free sample of O.B. and a coupon.

Click here for a free Warm Delights from Betty Crocker.

Click here for a free sample of Quaker rice cakes.

Click here for a free sample of Aveda's color conserve strengthening treatment.

Click here for a free large popcorn, good at IMAX -AMC theatres- Thanks Mimi!

Click here for a free Thomas and Friends poster.

Print out the seventeen.com cover page, bring it to an Aeropostale store for a free tank top!

Click here for coupons and recipes from NoYolks and Wacky Mac.

Click here for a free coupon booklet from Eat Better America.

Click here, and check out coupons.com to get a free Dr.Pepper, either 20 oz. or 2-liter.

Sign up with Victoria's secret Pink Nation, and get a coupon for a free tote ($19.50) and a coupon for $10 off $35. (f.y.i..... I had problems in-store with this, because they had not seen it yet, they were very rude, saying that I must have "made this coupon" When I got home, I e-mailed customer service. They are sending me the bag via U.S. mail, so if you happen to have any problems, let them know, as they are awesome usually! Good luck!)

Redbox code

Today's code is 75EA16 - Good for 1 free rental-per credit/debit card. Return by 9:00 p.m. by Thursday night, and it will be completely free! Enjoy!

Redbox has done it again!! More free movies!

For the month of March, Redbox is offering free movie rentals on Wednesday nights as well! Click here for the details. Unlike the Monday offers on your phone, these will be posted on Redbox's blog. This is great, because new releases come out on Tuesdays, so you can catch the new movies earlier... but still free.. hehe...
If you are new to Redbox, the codes are for a one night rental, and you have to return it back- to ANY Redbox location before 9:00 p.m. -for completely free. Anything past that time will be $1 a night. To get the Monday codes on your cellphone, sign up here.
Enjoy!

CVS

Here is what I got at CVS today....

Peanuts Valentines doll .54 cents (clearance- was $5.99)

Tiny flower pot with seeds and stuff.. .54 cents -( was $5.99)

Sweetheart candy .05 cents (was $1)

One touch monitor $14.99 (used $15 coupon)

7 Kashi bars .42 cents (clearance- was $1.69 each)

Panty hose .50 cents (was $8.99)

Reese's candy .50 cents

Nabisco snack .69 cents

.... can you tell I was trying to buy more for my $off coupon??? I used a $5 off $20 coupon.

total before coupons=$20.74

total after coupons= .74 cents!

Petco

Here is what I got at Petco today.....

Eukanuba dog food $8.99 (PALS card gave me $2 off, and I had a $6 coupon)

2 Huge cans of Halo dog food $4.99 each (used 2- $5 coupons found here.)

total before coupons= $18.97

total after coupons= $.97 cents!

My little mutt is gonna be so happy! haha!

Walgreen's

Here is what I got at Walgreen's today....

Similac formula $4.79 (used $5 coupon from home mailer)

One Touch $14.99 (used $15 coupon from newspaper)

2 Huggies wipes $3.29 each (used 2- $3 coupons from coupon bar)

Aim Kids toothpaste .89 cents

Colgate total $3.49 (used $2.50 Easy saver coupon & $1.50 coupon)

Revlon Emery boards $1.59 (used $1 easy saver coupon & $1 coupon)

2- Sambucol $12.99 (used $10 easy saver coupon, took off $20 & 2- $4 coupons here)

2- Revlon eyeshadow $4.99 & buy one get one free (used 2- $2 coupons)

2 Reach toothbrushes $1.79 (used 7 day coupon for .99 cents, took off $1.60 & 2- $1 coupons)

I also grabbed 2 candy bars for $1, so I wouldn't go in the negative.....

total before coupons= $72.87

total after coupons=$.28

Whoo-hoo!