Monthly Archives: January 2008

Jan 22

Walgreens Shopping Trip

We braved the awful weather, and made it to Walgreens today! I stocked up on a few items, and saved big too 🙂 Here is what we shopped for today:

  • Kraft Mac & Cheese for $.59 ea, I bought 3 for $1.77
  • Folgers Coffee for $1.99
  • Puffs Tissues for $.79
  • 2 Liter Sprite for $1.00 (on my party supply list)
  • Sparkle Paper Towels 8 ct for $4.99 (reg $6.99)

My grand total came to $11.31 with tax 🙂 Using the Walgreens store coupons saved $4.48, and shopping the sale items saved another $2.49, so I had a total savings of $6.97.  Not too bad, and we were in and out of the store in under 15 minutes! Its a new Nico record 😉

Jan 21

Midwest Walgreens Deals

It looks like Walgreens has some pretty great deals this week(1/20-1/26), and a few are on my Birthday Supply List too. Here are the Walgreens deals that I’m shopping for:

  • Puffs Facial Tissue 60-108 pack $.79 ea (with store coupon, limit 3)
  • 2 Liter Coca-Cola Products 3/$3.00 (limit 3)
  • Kraft Macaroni & Cheese $.59 ea (with store coupon, limit 3)
  • Folger’s Classic Roast Coffee 13 oz $1.99 (limit 2)
  • Sparkle Paper Towels 8 rolls $4.99 (with store coupon, limit 2)

I had better check my coupons to see if I can save even more. Happy Shopping 🙂

Jan 20

Birthday Party Menu and Budget

Next weekend is the Big 4th Birthday Party for Thade! He is excited all ready. I’m keeping the menu simple, and budget friendly too. I have a budget of about $25.00 for all of my supplies, decorations, and beverages too. I hope to stay on track, and have fun shopping for some great deals along the way. Here is how the Party budget is broken down:

  • Decorations:
    Red Balloons $2.00
    Blue Balloons $2.00
    Red Streamers $2.00
    Blue Streamers $2.00
    Spiderman Plates $3.00
  • Beverages (I’ll be making the Ice):
    2 liter Dr Pepper $1.25
    2 liter Pepsi $1.25
    2 liter Sprite $1.25
  • Chocolate Cake and Ice Cream Cupcakes:
    Chocolate Cake Mix $1.00
    Chocolate Icing $2.00
    Candles $1.00
    Vanilla Ice Cream $2.00
    Chocolate Cookies $2.00
    Aluminum Cupcake Liners $2.00
  • Grand Total $24.75

I’ll be posting all of my finds and deals later in the week. Wish me luck staying on budget 🙂

Jan 20

Football Anyone?

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Today we’ll be staying in and watching Football all day! We want to see the Green Bay Packers in the Super Bowl, so GO PACKERS!!! I also wouldn’t mind seeing a New England Patriots win today too 😉 I’m looking forward to a long day just hanging out with my boys 🙂

Are you watching the AFC/NFC Championships today? Any favorites?

Jan 19

Shopping Trip Today

Today I had planned on shopping around, and it was just too darn cold to do so. I would have saved a few extra dollars had I run to Walgreens and Dollar General, but with 20 degree weather and 2 kids, I could make only one stop at Wal-Mart. I also noticed another round of price increases, once again not too cool. Here are 4 from my shopping list:

  • One Dozen Eggs $1.70 (this one is actually down $.17)
  • Gerber Puffs $1.92 (up $.24 since the new year)
  • Huggies Diapers 40 ct $10.67 (up $1.13 since last week, ouch)
  • White Flour $1.58 (up $.20 since the new year)

I know a few of the price increases are small, but the Diaper price increase I noticed that one immediately. I did have $7.00 in coupons today, but those little price increases really hurt my grocery budget.

How are the prices in your area? Are you seeing price increases on your Family Favorites?