Thursday, April 15, 2021

More Rite-Aid & My Shot!

While I was waiting in Rite-Aid for my Covid shot on Tuesday(and then afterwards before they let me leave)I looked around to see if I could put together a transaction using that $10 off $50 Q.  And guess what?  I did!


4 x Caramels and Tootsie Pops on sale=$10.00
2 x 7th Generation wipes 20% Gold disc.=$7.18
2 x Got2Be styling items clearance=$3.98
3 x Almay eye shadow clearance=$6.72
2 x Nivea shave balm 20% Gold disc.=$12.78
2 x Nivea face wash 20% Gold disc.=$11.98
4 x R-A Epsom Salts clearnce=$2.56
SubTotal........$55.20

The only coupon I used was the $10 off $50 so the total was $45.20+$1.74=$46.94 paid for with Bonus Cash and a free R-A gift card.

I earned $15 in new BC($5 wyb2 7th Generation, $5 double dip on the candy bags, $5 wyspend $20 on men's Nivea).

I submitted to Ibotta and earned $21.20(2 x $1.50 Got2Be stylers, 2 x $1.75 Nivea shave, 2 x $2.85 Nivea face wash, 3 x $3.00 Almay eye), .75¢ Nivea Bonus and the $3 Mid Week Moneymaker Bonus so a total of $24.95 cash back.

$15+$24.95=$39.95 earned back so after converting some BC to cash I spent down the BC by $6.99.

Mission accomplished.

I'm feeling less fatigued today so thanks for all the well wishes.
Here's a bit of fun for your Thursday afternoon......



Sluggy

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

No Post Today & I Don't Know About Tomorrow Either

 I went to get my second Covid shot yesterday and got up this morning to it kicking my butt.  So I won't be posting today(other than this message)and we'll see about tomorrow.

I did want to share this clock at the bar Hubs and I stopped at afterwards for a bite of lunch.


I know the photo is fuzzy but I took it from across the room.  The numbers go from 12 to 1, not 1 to 12 and it runs backwards.  What looks like a few minutes before 9 is actually a few minutes before 3. lolz  I tell ya if you were drinking heavy in this place and looked up at that clock you'd be ready to see pink elephants next. 8-)))

Back tomorrow or the next day.  I'll be lounging in bed if anyone needs me.....

Sluggy


Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Ibotta This Week-A little Weis & Little Rite-Aid

 I have a $3 for 8 Offers Bonus this week on Ibotta.  First off I went to Weis9PMITA)Markets and picked up an almost freebie, a loaf of Nature's Own bread for $3.29 which had a $2.99 rebate back on Ibotta.  I also got an almost free Secret deodorant there.  There was a $2.30 digital Q at Weis on that(reg. price of $3.29), so after the Q and the .45¢ Ibotta rebate it was .54¢ OOP.  Add in the Dial men's body was on clearance at 50% off($2.64)and a $1 rebate I spent a total OOP on these 3 items of $2.48 and only need 5 more rebates for that Bonus.

So I went to Rite-Aid(of course!lol).  There are two different Spend $50/Get $10 Off Qs this week so I put together a transaction to spend down my Bonus Cash on one card.........


4 x Caramel Creams bags on sale 2/$5=$10.00
1 x Soft Soap liquid soap jug on sale=$4.99
2 x Gain dish soap clearance=$1.78
2 x 7th Generation baby wipes 20% gold disc.=$7.18
4 x Epsom Salts 75% clearance=$2.56
2 x Prep H wipes 20% gold disc. better=$12.78
1 x Got2Be hair chalk 75% clearance=$1/74
1 x Eucerin gold 75% clearance=$2.32
2 x Almay cream eye shadow 75% clearance=$4.48
1 x Almay mascara 75% clearance=$2.24
2 x MandM minis on sale=$1.76
SubTotal.......$51.83

Coupons Used
1 x $10/$50 R-A Q=$10.00
1 x $2/1 Soft Soap In-AdQ=$2.00
1 x $1/1 Gain dish soap L2CQ=$1.00
2 x $2/1 Prep H wipes IPQ(website)=$4.00
1 x $2/1 Eucerin IPQ(NLA)=$2.00
1 x $1/2 MandM minis IPQ=$1.00
1 x $3/1 Almay IPQ=$3.00
Coupon Total.....$23.00

$51.83-$23.00=$28.83+.35¢ tax=$29.18 paid with Bonus Cash.
I earned back $16 in new BC(double dip candy-2 x $1 wyb2, 1 x $3 wyspend $10, $1 Soft Soap, $5 wyb2 7th Generation, $5 wyb2 Prep H)and I had tracking toward the Eucerin deal even though that was a clearance item.
Certain Nivea lotions double dip with a weekly deal and a monthly deal but make sure the variety you are buying has both tags.

I also submitted to Ibotta and got $11.75 back(1 x $2.50 Got2Be hair, 3 x $3 Almay eye, .25¢ any item)which gives me 6 rebates toward the $3 bonus and I only need 2 more to get there.

$16 back in Bonus Cash and $11.75 back on Ibotta makes it $29.18-$27.75 back so I didn't really spend down much($1.43 spent down)but rather converted most of that BC to cash.

Total spend OOP at both stores.......$2.48
Total Ibotta earned at both stores....$16.19

2 more days to buy two more items for an extra $3 Bonus.
Easy Peasy!

Sluggy



Monday, April 12, 2021

This Week on the Dining Table

  The "Kim's Christmas Present" Edition.......



I found this toy at Ollie's at Xmas time and immediately thought of Kim.  A little doll with a sewing machine, a mannequin and fabric. Too precise!

Onward to the meal planning!

Moving On-
This is what was planned....
1. Sunday--Lasagna, Roasted Brussel Sprouts
2. Monday--Dinner out(Hubs' birthday)
3. Tuesday--Leftovers
4. Wednesday--Hot Dogs, sauté Cabbage
5. Thursday--Leftovers
6.  Friday--Leftovers
7. Saturday--Leftovers

And this is what really happened.......
1. Sunday--Lasagna, Roasted Brussel Sprouts
2. Monday--Dinner out(Hubs' birthday)
3. Tuesday--Leftovers
4. Wednesday--Hot Dogs, sauté Cabbage
5. Thursday--Leftovers
6.  Friday--Chinese Take-Out
7. Saturday--Leftovers

Last week saw 2 nights of home cooked dinners, 3 nights of leftovers/planned overs or FFY, and 2 nights of Take-Out/Eating Out.  The hot dogs may have happened on a different(I can't remember now).

What got put into the freezer last week....
*  1 pack of Beef ribs
*  1 pack of Burritos
*  2 bags of plant "Chicken" nuggets
*  3 smalll tv dinners
*  1 bag grilled Chicken strips

What got taken out of the freezer and used...
* 1 frozen Lasagna
*  Hot Dogs

We spent $79.58 on food/toiletries/HBA/paper goods last week. This brings our food/toiletries/paper goods Total to $140.11 for April so far. 

There are 18 shopping days left in April.

I've earned $119.02 on Ibotta in April.
I've earned $5.00 on Checkout51 in April.
I've earned $7.00 on Coupons dotcom/Paypal in April.
I've earned 522 points from shopping on Fetch in April(haven't submitted all my receipts yet tho).
I've earned $10.40 worth of points from food shopping on Shop Kick in April.
I've earned 500 points from food shopping on Swagbucks in April.

My savings percentage for last week was an incredible 75.02%(without "regular" Rite-Aid trips)for April and the monthly savings total for April comes in at 73.34%.(w/out R-A).  

Leftovers going into this week--a few helpings of Halushki and half the Lasagna.  That's it.  That also means I have to cook this week. meh.

Here is this week's "food plan".....
1. Sunday--Leftover Lasagna, Veggie TBD
2. Monday--Primo Hoagies
3. Tuesday--Leftovers
4. Wednesday-- Chicken Marsala, sauté Cabbage
5. Thursday--Leftovers
6.  Friday--Fend for Yourself
7. Saturday--Fend for Yourself

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  Mushrooms.  As for most of the meals I have no clue.

What is getting fixed and served at your house this week?

Was last week's plan successful, did you go off plan or did you not even plan what was going to be eaten last week?

Any great deals on food at your stores this week?  

Sluggy



Saturday, April 10, 2021

Walmart & the Weekend Warrior Bonus Moneymaker

I got a $5 Weekend Bonus for doing 18 rebates.  While I was in Walmart an extra Bonus of $2 for doing 10 offers popped up to and they stacked. Yay!
I had 6 freebies on my list too so I figured it would be an easy shop and low OOP but as always things don't always work out how you think they will. lolz

Here is what I got for Ibotta.  Prices I paid included with coupons used if any where used, and Ibotta rebates in parentheses).  The * means it earned ShopKick points.


1 x Lola tampons on clearance=$2.00($2.00)
2 x Equal on clearance=$1.88($1.50)
1 x Colgate "bougie" toothpaste=$6.96-..75¢/1Q($5.00)*
1 x Kraft shredded Parm=$2.98(.75¢)
1 x V8 Splash drink=$1.84(.50¢)
1 x Ritz crisps crackers=$2.98(.75¢)
1 x Beef short ribs=$4.50($2.00)
1 x Kraft mac and cheese=.98¢(.10¢)
1 x Sargento sliced cheese=$2.95($1.00)
1 x Snuggle beads=$7.97-$1.50/1Q($3.00)
1 x Old Spice body wash travel size=$1.47 *
1 x Nestle strawberry morsels clearance=.25¢(.50¢)
1 x Degree body wash=$5.47-$2/1Q($2.00)
1 x Bai drink=$1.58(.25¢)
1 x Dove single bar=$1.18 *
2 x Core protein bars=$4.48($2.24)
2 x Malt O Meal cereals=$2.00 *
1 x Country Crock tub=$2.18(.75¢)
1 x Perfect protein bar=$1.98($1.98)
1 x Carbona stain remover=$2.28($1.00)
1 x Revlon 2 pack lip balm=$4.98-$2/1Q($2.00)
1 x 3 Musketeers bar clearance=.22¢**(.10¢) Not Pictured
SubTotal.........$63.11+$1.49 tax=$64.60

**I included the candy bar even though I didn't buy it for an Ibotta rebate because it did trigger a .10¢ any candy rebate.  I didn't "need" this rebate to hit the Bonus.

Take off the Qs used of $6.25 leaves a total of $58.35 spent.
I used a $50 gift cards from ShopKick to pay(earned from submitting receipts and earning points on purchases.  Everything with an * by it was either/or a ShopKick offer that earned me future points($10.40 worth)but I won't count those onto I cash out for a gift card again.
Taking that $50 off leaves a grand total of $8.35 OOP but on my credit card(which is paid off each month-I use it for c/c points).

On that $8.35 spent I earned back a total of $35.93 in rebates($34.93 on Ibotta, including the $5 Weekend Bonus, the extra $2 Willow Bonus and a .50¢ Level One Bonus AND another $1 back on Checkout51 for buying the Country Crock item).
$8.35 OOP-$35.93 back in cash rebates makes all the above a $26.80 Moneymaker. 8-)))
(I DID buy a couple other items-burritos, chili and raisin bread-which we needed that weren't part of my Ibotta shop.  Those came to $7.98.  Even if you count those items I still have an $18.82 moneymaker.)

Only 1 of the freebie offers did I find in the store(the Perfect bar)but I did find a Lola tampons box which the clearance price was the same as the rebate amount and a clearance Nestle morsels that gave me.25¢ in overage.
Nothing else was free but rebates/Qs/bonuses/free gift card did make it ALL better than free in the end.
I could have bought different things that would have been even less money but I chose to get things we either needed, wanted to try or could use or giveaway.

If you want to jump on the rebate app train I'd appreciate it if you used my referral codes so we both get extra cheddar. ;-)

Referral Codes-
Ibotta  mkaaxa
Shop Kick  FUN260238
Fetch  GC73D

Do you rebate shop?  What kind of success have you had with it lately?

Sluggy