Monthly Archives: June 2007

Jun 26

Total Wash Out

Well I only made it to one store today, bummer I missed out on the free milk at Dillons.

I had taken both of the boys to Wal-Mart for a grocery run, I put Dylan in the snugli and Thade in the cart and off we went. The weather was very warm and sunny when we left the house, but as I was checking out I heard a loud clap of thunder. It was pouring outside. My hubby called and was hoping that I wasn’t out shopping, but yep there I was checking out. I hoped that maybe the rain would calm down a little so we made our way to the exit. I saw a slight break in the rain storm, put a burp cloth over Dylan, and we made a run for the car. Just then the rain came pouring down, Thade was soaked, Dylan was screaming, and I was a drippy mess. I got Thade in the car, Dylan next, and then an associate spotted me, and put my groceries in the trunk. The poor guy was soaked too, but what a good Samaritan, I really appreciated all of the help. Poor Dylan was so upset, he is not too fond of bath time, and he really isn’t fond of Summertime rain showers. Thade thought it was funny getting drenched at Wal-Mart, and I had to laugh too.

Every item was wet, so I had a fun time drying off all of the groceries. Hey, at least the kids don’t have to take a bath tonight.

Jun 26

July 2007 Menu

Wow another month is almost over, I can’t believe it. June has flown by, and so has my grocery stockpile. Time to clip those coupons and save at the stores.

Here is my menu plan for July:

7/1: Lasagna, Green Beans, and Garlic Bread
7/2: Steak, Hominy, and Green Beans
7/3: Rotini w/Meat Sauce, Green Beans, and Garlic Bread
7/4: B-B-Q: Grilled Chicken, Angus Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Dips, Veggie Tray, Corn Salad, Pasta Salad, and Cherry Jell-O Cake
7/5: Chicken Fajitas, Spanish Rice, Bean Dip, and Tortilla Chips
7/6: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
7/7: Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans
7/8: Steak & Shrimp, Green Beans, and Rice
7/9: Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya, Green Beans, and Hominy
7/10: Beef w/ Rice-A-Roni, Green Beans, and Hominy
7/11: B-B-Q Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, Corn Salad, and Jell-O Cake
7/12: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, and Jell-O Cake
7/13: Turkey Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans
7/14: Beef & Broccoli Stir-fry with Rice
7/15: Chicken Noodles and Mashed Potatoes
7/16: Angus Burgers and Fries
7/17: Chicken Fajitas, Spanish Rice, Bean Dip, and Tortilla Chips
7/18: Sloppy Joe’s, Fries, and Brownies
7/19: Grilled Chicken, Rice-A-Roni, Green Beans, Corn
7/20: Breaded Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, and Corn
7/21: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Green Beans, and Garlic Bread
7/22: Chicken Chow Mein, and Rice Noodles
7/23: Steak, Hominy, and Green Beans
7/24: Angus Burgers and Fries
7/25: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
7/26: Beef & Broccoli Stir-fry, and Rice
7/27: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, Mac & Cheese
7/28: Beef w/ Rice-A-Roni, Green Beans, Hominy, and Jell-O Cake
7/29: Breaded Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans
7/30: Pot Roast w/ Potatoes and Chocolate Bundt Cake
7/31: B-B-Q Beef Sandwiches and Fries

Whew! July is a long month, and I have to budget an extra $75.00 for the Fourth of July B-B-Q. I’m going to try and save a little bit by buying my staple items at Aldi. Every little bit helps.

Jun 26

What to do Today

I’m debating on making another run to Dillons for more cereal, today is the last day for the buy 3 for $6.00 + Free Milk sale. I’ve also got to run to Wal-Mart for Pull-Ups and cat food. Maybe the best bet would be to go to Walgreens for Pull-Ups they are on sale this week. Dylan is still sleeping, so I have a little bit of time to get my lists together. Either way I think I’m shopping at 2-3 stores today.

Jun 25

Tried a new store and saved

I decided to give another store a try, and I did really well. I shopped at Dillons last week for their loss leaders, and for the free gallon of milk with purchase of 3 boxes of cereal. My three year old drinks about 3 gallons of milk a week, so an offer of free milk helps a lot.

The store was nice, and not too busy even though we were shopping mid day. When I got there I headed right over to customer service and signed up for a Plus card. You get a big discount at check out when you use their card. They also have little yellow signs all over the store that have discounted prices when you use the plus card, it is like a scavenger hunt for the best deals.

I shopped just the items listed in their ad and took my coupons. Dillons also doubles coupons up to $.50, sweet. Here is my list:

3 boxes of Lucky Charms for $2.00 each + $1.00 off coupon = $5.00
Earned 1 free gallon of Milk ($2.37)
1 box of Golden Grahams for $2.00
2 boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios for $1.67 each + $1.00 off coupon=$2.24
Earned 1 free gallon of Milk for ($2.37)
Fritos Chips for $1.88
1 4 pack of Double Roll Sparkle Paper Towels for $5.49 + $.50 coupon doubled= $4.49
1 12 pack of Double Roll Angel Soft Toilet Paper for $5.49+ $.50 coupon doubled= $4.49
1 Dozen Large Eggs for $.88
1 3lb bag of frozen boneless skinless Chicken Breasts for $5.64

Grand Total $29.24 with tax. I had $4.00 in coupons, and my total in store savings were $25.42. Not too shabby. I also got a few in store coupons for cereal and 2 more gallons of free milk for the next shopping trip. I’ll definitely be shopping and saving there again soon.

Jun 25

Man I love this store

Walgreens was one of my stops last week. I was there to purchase just a few of the sale items. I was shopping for Coca-cola, Diapers, and Lotion. I was loading up my last purchases the 4 12 packs of Coke when the Manager came up to my cart. She looked in my cart, and noticed that I had picked up a pack of size 2 diapers. She asked me if I wanted to swap my single pack of diapers for 2 cases that had just gone on sale for half off. I was so excited, I had to get both cases. The savings were huge!!!

Here is what I got:

3 12 packs of Coke for $2.75 ea= $8.25
1 12 pack of Sprite for $2.75
2 Gold Bond Lotions for $4.68 each + I had 2 coupons for $1.00 off each= $7.36
1 Jumbo pack of Pull-Ups for $10.49 + coupon for $2.00 off= $8.49
1 Huggies Shea Butter body wash w/coupon attached for $1.00 off for $2.39 + after coupon price = $1.39
1 Huggies Clean Team Shampoo & Conditioner for $2.39 + I had a coupon for $1.50 0ff = $.89
8 48 count Huggies Diapers size 2 for $5.74 each + $1.50 coupon= $44.42

Grand Total of $ 79.50

I had to check the receipt to see the crazy savings. Shopping at Walgreens with my $8.00 in coupons saved me a total of $58.78, and I earned a $5.00 gift card. I’m so happy, and I really can’t wait for our Walgreens to open here!