Wow! This is one of those weeks that I can't quite figure out how I spent so much! I think knowing I only spent $16.58 last week somehow made me subconsciously think that I could spend a lot this week. Well, let me tell you I did! And now I only have $44.23 left to spend for the month. Think I can do it?
Let me just say too that this is where budgeting and being aware of my spending has paid off. I had absolutely no clue that I spent almost $115 dollars this week! It really only seemed like $60. If I wasn't budgeting and tracking my spending I would easily sail along the rest of the month spending my usual amount because I thought I hadn't spent that much. It really does pay to budget and track your spending!
Total Spent: $114.59
Total Saved with Coupons: $57.88
Total Saved with Sales: $16.83
Total Saved: $74.71
Walmart: $3.69
Saved with Coupons: $10.66
Freebies: 2 OJ's, Scotch-Brite
CVS: $0 (used change to pay)
Saved with Coupons: $13.50
Freebies: Dove, Paper Towels
My total cost for this was $0.07 so I just paid with some change I had in my wallet.
$15.61
Saved with Coupons: $27.97
Saved with Sales: $9.68
Freebies: Renu, Puffs, and the rest is free after rebates
I bought the Renu with a raincheck but the rest of the items were this weeks sale items. I will get back $19.99 in Single Check Rebates so I made $4.38 on this.Anyone local use Benadryl? You can have some of mine- seriously!Giant: $2.32
Saved with Coupons: $5.75
Saved with Sales: $7.15
I paid $0.40 each for the Lysol. I'm thinking that should last me a good year! I had to smile at my cashier. I went to one that has in the past not been so great with me using coupons so I wasn't sure how she'd be this time. But when she saw the total drop from $14.35 to $2.32 her eyes kind of got big and her mouth popped open slightly and she said, "Wow, now that's the way to do it!" That was a huge compliment coming from her!
$12.61
Okay, so I forgot to take a picture of this. I bought: 6 lbs. butter, wheat gluten, oatmeal, and lunch meat.
Aldi: $27.56
I was so tickled to get butter for $1.49/lb. Made me wish I hadn't bought any at the bulk food store earlier this week!
Misc: $52.80
This was money I used for quite a number of things. Part of it went to pay my mother-in-law for fresh ground whole wheat flour and also 5 lbs. of shredded cheese that she bought for me at $1/lb. Twenty dollars of it will be used to buy milk over the next 4 to 6 weeks at a local dairy. And the rest went/will be going towards produce from our local farmer's market.
Go here to request another copy of the Home Made Simple Coupon Booklet. This seems to be a new link.
As a member of Ruby Tuesday's So Connected Club, I received an email with a coupon for 25% off an entire check (expires 5/14/10). Unfortunately I can't share the link for the coupon, but I can share the coupon with you if you give me your email address. So if you want the coupon, simply leave a comment with your email address or email it to me and happily I'll email you the link to your very own coupon.
After I posted this I printed the coupon and it said "Do Not Double or Triple". Sorry! I had seen elsewhere that someone planned to use it at a store that doubles and just assumed it must be okay.
....#19 which is... Gina!
Freebies: Thermacare, Water, Dial
Freebies: TGIFRiday's, and the rest after rebates
Freebies: Puffs, Yoplait, Barilla & Ronzoni Pasta
Go here to request a free sample of Caress Body Wash. You have three kinds to choose from:
Go here to request a free sample of Kellogg's Fiber Plus Chocolate Chip Bar from Viewpoints. You must be a member of Viewpoints to request this sample. If you have already registered, simply log in. If you've never registered before, do so now and then you'll be able to request the sample.
Whohoo! I'm excited to see this since we loved these crackers. Go here to print out a couponf or $1.50 off 1 box of Wheatables Nut Crisps or Crackers. I printed mine 4/22 and it expired 5/22. I was able to get these at Walmart recently for $0.50 after the coupon.
The US Post Office is offering a new way to get samples- looks like a trial sort of program maybe. Anyway, go here and take a short quiz to see if you qualify. They are looking for certain demographics so you may not fit their criteria. If for some reason the link doesn't work try this: http://mysampleshowcase.com/
Use this coupon to save 50% off any one single regular priced item at JoAnn's. Coupon expires 4/24/10.
Go here to request a free sample of OB tampons with a cute little carrying case.
On Wednesday, 4/28, from 5 pm. - 10 pm., participating Baskin Robbins locations are offering up scoops of icecream for only $0.31 each, up to three scoops. This is part of their event to honor American firefighters in which they are donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Go here to get a free sample of Green Genius fully biodegradable trash bags. 
Become a fan of Be Snack Ready on Facebook, click "Free Coupon" and you'll be able to print a coupon for Buy One Get One Free Lay's Kettle Cooked Chips. Coupon expires 5/15/10.
Go here to request a free sample of Organyc Feminine products which are chlorine and perfume free and made from organic cotton.
I tried this recipe recently when I was looking for something easy, filling and that used ingredients that I had on hand. We all really enjoyed this delicious Mexican style dish- even my 20 month old.
Become a fan of Rayovac on Facebook and you'll be able to print a $1/1 Rayovac battery coupon. I've read before that both Walmart and Target have these for $1 or less but somehow I can never find them. Anyone else ever have any luck?
Freebies: 2 OJ's, Scotch-Brite
Freebies: Dove, Paper Towels
Freebies: Renu, Puffs, and the rest is free after rebates
I paid $0.40 each for the Lysol. I'm thinking that should last me a good year! I had to smile at my cashier. I went to one that has in the past not been so great with me using coupons so I wasn't sure how she'd be this time. But when she saw the total drop from $14.35 to $2.32 her eyes kind of got big and her mouth popped open slightly and she said, "Wow, now that's the way to do it!" That was a huge compliment coming from her!
I was so tickled to get butter for $1.49/lb. Made me wish I hadn't bought any at the bulk food store earlier this week!
