Rite-Aid Porn....30% off Sale

I went up to R-A yesterday to refill some meds and see what damage I could do during the Friends & Family 30% off Sale.
I had a Get $6 OFF wyspend $30 Q too.

Here's what I got......

2 x R-A nutritional drinks BOGO50%(1 was more expensive than the other one as it wss high protein type)=$12.23
1 x Hello toothpaste on sale=$5.00
5 x Colgate toothpaste on sale but 30% lower($3)=$15.00
2 x PayDay candy bars on sale=$1.00
SubTotal.....$33.23

Coupons Used
$6 off wys $30 mailedQ=$6.00
1 x $1/1 Hello IPQ=$1.00
4 x $1/1 Colgate optic white IPQ=$4.00
1 x .50¢/1 Colgate manuQ=.50¢
5 x $3/1 RA In-AdQ=$15.00
Coupon Total...$26.50

$33.23-$26.50=$6.73 + tax except........
I forgot 3 of my $1 off Qs a home AND I bought 1 toothpaste that wasn't on sale for $3.50 and $3 after the 30% discount.
$34.42-$23.50=$10.92
Ugh.
I paid with Bonus Cash and earned back $5 in BC(Hello toothpaste)so this spent down $5.92 of my BC.
I did do a "post Q" Saturday morning for the $3 in Qs I forgot.......

I'll probably go back this week and return the $4.19 Colgate toothpaste which will give me back $4.19 in BC which means this all will have "cost" $1.73 in BC and I got $3 cash for those Qs so I am down a bit in BC but up a bit more in cash.
Got it?  ;-)

Then I when back today to get my meds and bought all this(still 30% Sale going on plus I had a Save $10 wyb $50 mailed Q on a different card........

4 x Dial body wash on sale($7/2)=$14.00
1 x Mitchum deodorant 30% discount=$3.84
1 x Purex detergent on sale=$1.99
1 x Right Guard 30% discount=$3.35
4 x Colgate toothpaste 30% discount=$12.00
3 x Nivea In-shower lotion 30% discount($5.94)=$17.82
SubTotal.......$53.00
Except I bought 1 toothpaste that was $3.49 instead of $3 with the 30% off. sigh.
So SubTotal was $53.49

Coupons Used
1 X $10 Off wyb $50 R-AQ=$10.00
2 x $1/2 Dial body wash IPQ=$2.00
4 x .50¢ R-A Dial peelie Qs=$2.00
1 x $3/1 Mitchum R-A mailedQ=$3.00
1 x $1/1 Purex ManuQ=$1.00
1 x $1/1 Purex R-A mailedQ=$1.00
1 x $1/1 Right Guard ManuQ=$1.00
2 x $1/1 Colgate IPQ=$2.00
4 x $3/1 RA in-AdQ=$12.00
3 x $2/1 Nivea in shower IPQ=$6.00
Coupon Totals....$40.00

$53.49-$40.00=$13.49 + $1.32 tax=$14.81
Except.........
the register wouldn't take 4 of the Qs(the R-A Purex, both Dial body wash and the Right Guard)so we had to do another "post Q", this one for $4........

So it was $53.49-$36 in Qs=$17.49 + $1.32 tax=$18.81 paid for with Bonus Cash.
I earned back $10 in new BC($5 Dial, $5 Nivea)so after that and the $4 cash this transaction "cost" $4.81.
Again I'll return the "expensive" toothpaste I bought by mistake so that's $3.49 back in Bonus Cash so I am only down $1.32 in BC for this all.

I guess sitting in bed for three days dulled my Rite-Aid spidey senses.....lolz
I'll try to do better next time.

Sluggy

Frugal Friday.....August 10th Edition

It's been an ultra-frugal week this past week, mostly since I was confined to my room for 3 days.
Can't spend if you can't leave your bed. lolz

Here's the few frugal wins we had this week.........

*  The $50 Target card I sent for arrived.........

I'll pair this free with credit card points gift card with a $10 off when you buy $50 Target coupon I was mailed and get free+ food at Target sometime in the next 3 weeks.

*  Harvested lots of garden veggies.....

We are in the process of using or freezing them all with more coming.

*  I haven't grocery shopped this past week.  Hubs has run out and bought....1-Taco shells for when he made tacos on Wed., 2-a watermelon because I wanted one(lolz)and 3-ice cream because we were out.  At least #2 and 3 were both on sale.  8-)

*  I received .25¢ more on Ibotta for buying that hair coloring and Cover Girl I bought at Rite-Aid last Friday so am up to $5.25 in cash rebates on it.

This all cost me $3.60 in BC and I earned $10 in new BC.

This cost me $5.92 in BC and I earned $4 in new BC AND earned $5.25 in cash rebates.
I haven't gone to Rite-Aid since last Friday.  I am sure I missed out on free Hello and Colgate toothpaste this week.

I did get this at the checkout last Friday.........

Friday(today)and Saturday there is a 30% Friends and Family Sale at Rite-Aid.  (Also valid online using the code THANKS.)
I need to go refill some meds so I might pop in today and have a poke around.

But that's it for my frugal exploits this week.

What about you?  Any good frugal-ness to report this week?

Sluggy

Garden Update

Here's what has been harvested since my last update.....

a Squash and a Zucchini on 7/28.......

Our first tomato on 8/1.  It's a Black Krim variety.

On 8/3 there were two more yellow Squash.......

And three tomatoes, 2 Amish Paste and another Black Krim.......

I know Hubs picked something yesterday but I haven't gotten downstairs yet to see what and to update the weights on everything that's been harvested.

He says the tomatoes are starting to ripen fast and furiously now.  If so, I'll have lots of work to do soon.
I am sure the Basil needs picking as well since Hubs hasn't been paying any attention to it I am sure.

I think my foot is well enough to try the stairs now.  After 3 days in my bedroom I am getting a bit stir crazy. 8-P

What's your garden producing?

Sluggy

CT MOM....Last Update

Ok, here's the deal.
This Friday will be the last day to contact me about getting access to CT MOM.

Just so you know, CT MOM is NOT posting on her blog at the moment.
She has decided to start a private group on Facebook.
So if you ask for an invite it will be to that Facebook group and not her blog.
Only time will tell if she continues to blog again on her Blog.
If you don't "Do" Facebook I am sorry but for now, CT Mom has decided a F/B group works best for her needs.

If you are reading this after Aug. 10th, Friday, you can go to Facebook directly and search for the group "CTonabudget" to join.
Please don't email me after Friday about getting access to CT MOM's blog/Facebook group.

thanks,

Sluggy

2018 July To-Do List....Update

Let's see how we did on our July To-Do List...........

* Pay Bills  DONE  Everything got paid, nothing deferred and no interest paid.

*  Read 1, 2, 3 Books  2.5 DONE  I read 2 books last month and got halfway through #3.
First I read this.........

First in a series of Huguenot themed books called "Cousins of the Dove".  Part historical/part fiction this was an enjoyable read, especially to me given my Huguenot ancestry.
From Amazon's website...."France, 1685. Catherine Gillet knows her brother, Jules, wants to protect her from the sinister threats of the French crown. But Jules is involved in a potentially deadly enterprise, one connected with an encoded document. When his actions put the whole family at risk, will Catherine find a way to save them?

Virginia, present day. Renee Talbot, a direct descendant of Catherine's, is fascinated by the document that's been part of her family legacy for more than three centuries. Certain its pages hold hidden secrets, she takes a closer look—and makes a shocking discovery. But when memories of a childhood trauma are rekindled, she's forced to seek answers of a different kind. Inspired by the faith and bravery of Catherine, can Renee find the truth and face her deepest fears at last?

And I read this one..........

A series of short stories from one the more celebrated short story writers of our day.

A few were good a few were "WTF?" and a couple I couldn't get "into" them.  He knows his craft but some of his subject matter isn't my bag.

*  Organize the Garage  OFF THE LIST  I did some organizing/straightening in the garage but I am taking this off the list since we really can't do much until the Daughter moves out and takes all her stuff, some of which is stored out there, with her.

*  Order Birth Certificate  DONE   Ordered and it arrived quickly albeit somewhat crumpled.....

*  Get Photo Done  DONE  It took two attempts due to Rite-Aid not doing it correctly the first time(I did that refunded)but it got done.

*  Fill out Application  DONE

*  Apply for Passport  DONE  It took 10 days to receive my passport.

It was a LOT quicker than I was led to believe it would take.  My birth certificate on the other hand just arrived back on Monday Aug. 6th.  Almost 3 weeks after I handed it over at the PO.  I was starting to get concerned since the PO lady said that would take a week for the State Dept. to get it back to me. 8-(

*  Hold Giveaway  DONE  

*  Mail Giveaway  DONE  And it's been received by the happy winner. 8-))

*  Plan Possible 2018 Travel  WORKING ON IT  I am waiting to here back from my travel companions before I make any reservations as things/dates depend on their flights.

*  Work on 2018 Goals  PASS  Of my 10 Goals, 3 are done for the year(sell house, password book, cull stockpile), 4 are ongoing(weight, gardening, travel, selling stuff)and 3 haven't happened yet(genealogy, sewing, list of repairs on house).  Good progress and I'll take it. ;-)

We are making progress but not at a frantic pace.  It works for me.

Did you tackle anything in July?
Tell us all about it.

Sluggy