Monday's Rite-Aid Trip

I hit Rite-Aid after my dr. appointment on Monday.

2 x Fruit Vines on sale=$2.00
4 x Tresemme 'Poo on sale=$15.96 *
2 x Garnier Cleansing Wipes BOGO 50%=$10.18
SubTotal.......$28.14

Coupons Used
1 x $1/2 Fruit Vines IPQ=$1.00
1 x $1/2 Fruit Vines VideoValuesQ=$1.00
4 x $2/1 Tresemme 'Poo ManuQ=$8.00
2 x $3/1 Garnier Cleanser IPQ(nla)=$6.00
Coupon Total......$16.00

$28.14-$16.00=$12.14

I used $12 in +Up Rewards and paid .14¢ OOP.

I received back $12 in new +Up Rewards($1 wyb2 Fruit Vines, 2 x $3 wyb2 Tresemme, $5 wyb2 Garnier)

I rolled the +Ups and still have $40 left.

*  I was going to do 2 transactions, buying 2 bottles of Tresemme 'Poo in each, as the Qs limit 2 of this same coupon per transaction.  But the cashier let me do it all together to make her life easier and the register didn't beep putting through 4 coupons in one transaction so it's all good.  8-)

Only 12 more bottle of Tresemme to buy this week but we are having a 2 day "Weather Event"(aka sleet and snow)so I won't be returning to Rite-Aid until Thursday at the earliest so y'all are all safe from anymore Rite-Aid Posts for the next 2 days.

See?  It truly IS the Season to be Blessed....... 8-)


Sluggy

Bopping Around on Sunday

Hubs arose early on Sunday and took 2 large bags and a partial bag of dog food plus a sack of canned food to a local animal Shelter since our doggy is no longer here.

While he did that errand, I did 2 transactions at Rite-Aid.......

2 x Tresemme 'Poo on sale=$7.98
2 x Conair Hair Brushes (free with BF Raincheck)=$0.00*
3 x Schick Razors on sale $9.99=$29.97
1 x Schick Disposable Razors on sale=$6.99
1 x Yardley bar soap(Rain Check from BF 2013)=$.50**
SubTotal.....$45.44

Coupons Used
2  $2/1 Tresemme 'Poo ManuQ=$4.00
2 x Schick BOGO Up to $13.99 IPQ(coupons dotcom)=$19.98
Coupon Total......$23.98

$45.44-$23.98=$21.46

I used $21 in +Up Rewards and paid .46¢ OOP.
I received back $16 in new +Up Rewards($10 wyb $25 Schick, $3 wyb2 Tresemme, $3 wyb2 Conair/Scunci).

And I have tracking of $11.98 toward another $10 Schick +Ups.

Then I bought this stuff.......

2 x Tresemme 'Poo on sale=$7.98
2 x Scunci Hair Elastics(with BF Raincheck Free)=$0.00*
2 x Schick men's disposable Razors on sale $6.99=$13.98
2 x Sinful Nail Polish 20% Wellness disc.=$3.18
SubTotal.....$25.14

Coupons Used
2 x $2/1 Tresemme 'Poo ManuQ=$4.00
1 x BOGO Schick up to $13.99=$6.99
1 x $1.25/2 Sinful Polish(RA Q mailed to me)=$1.25
Coupon Total........$12.24

$25.14-$12.24=$12.90

I used $12 in +Up Rewards and paid .90¢ on a free R-A gift card.
I received back $18 in +Up Rewards($3 wyb2 Tresemme, $3 wyb2 Scunci/Conair, $10 wyb $25 Schick, 2 x $1 Sinful Polish).

Spending.......$.46 cash
+Ups used......$33
+Ups received.....$34
Reg. retail on all items bought....$114.53

*  Had Rain checks from Black Friday sales for both the Conair Brushes and Scunci Hair Elastics which made them free(because I couldn't get the +Ups they gave during that sale).  By using these Rain Checks during another Conair/Scunci Sale that gave +Ups I got a double reward.....free items AND +Up Rewards.

**  This Yardley Soap Rain Check was from BF sales 2013.  I needed another .50¢ in spending on this transaction so I could use more +Ups to pay so I bought 1 bar.

Then we went to the Restaurant Supply store together for groceries.  They had a Spend $50 Get $5 off coupon this weekend.

We picked up lunchmeat, a HUGE head of Cabbage, 3lbs. of Ricotta Cheese, 2 blocks of extra sharp Cheddar, 9.5lbs. of Ground Beef(80/20), 10 lbs. of Potatoes and Onions, 5 lbs. Red Potatoes.
After discount, $46.60 out the door.

Then it was off to Tuesday Morning so Hubs could pick up a stocking stuffer for me.  I saw this cup and thought of a few folks I know.......

 

Then I saw this and it's PERFECT for my Daughter.....it has that special blend of high class and redneck.....lol

And then I spotted the PERFECT gift for McVal. ........

Then we went next door to look at puppies.......

This poor little homely thing below, they called a "Mini Walrus".
WTF?  It's a cross breed of a basset hound and a sharpie I was informed.
Think this.....

 and this.....

I don't know, she sort of looks like a Lemon beagle and a French bulldog to me.
What do you think?

I am a sucker for a brachycephalic dog.....like this little pug......

They had a Brussells Griffon which is unusual to see in a pet store around here......

And a pair of sister Shina Ibu puppies that just wanted to sleep and not play.........

It's only been a week since Cherry left us and we are feeling the doggy urge already.  ;-)
the prices were ridiculous compared to what we pay for our Animal Shelter dogs.  $1200 for the mixed dogs?!?  No way.  A purebred with a pedigree maybe......

Then we went next door to P&R Grocery Outlet and picked up a few things for $14.99--2 bags of salad greens, 2 yogurts, a can of black eyed peas(New Year's Day is coming ya know!), a box of Saltines(so I can make a treat for Christmas), 2 large cans of tomato paste, a can of clam juice(for chowder making), 4 lbs. of Risotto rice for $1 lb., a box of cereal for $1.29 and something else I can't remember.

Then we browsed the beer distributor to see what specials or sales they had this month.
Hubs picked up a case of Old Forge(a local microbrewery)and I was tempted by a case of Sam Adams Gingerbread Stout but at $75+ I passed on that.  I'll wait until I can get to somewhere that sells single bottles or 6 packs(in PA you can only buy beer by the case, unless it's a grocery store café, bar or restaurant with a liquor license that can sell you up to 2 6-packs).
At least Hubs got to mix and match his case with different varieties of 6-packs in his case of Old Forge beers.

Then it was home and we finished up the bulk of the Thanksgiving leftovers(a sweet potato is left now).

That was our 2nd day out last weekend. 
We don't usually run around so much on the weekend but that's just how it worked out for a change.

Sluggy


 

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Sluggy

This Week on the Dining Table

The "Lot of Shopping Week" Edition......

I feel like I was in the car or in a store the bulk of last week rather than being home.

 

 

Onward to the meal planning!

What was planned last week--

1.  Turkey Day Leftovers
2.  Salmon, Mac & Cheese leftovers, Brussels Sprouts

3.  Leftovers

4.  Leftovers or Fend for Yourself
5.  Quiche, Tossed Salad

6.  Pork Chops, Sugar Snap Peas, leftover assorted Turkey Day sides
7.  Leftovers

 

And this is what actually happened--

1.  Turkey Day Leftovers
2.  Salmon, Mac & Cheese leftovers, Brussels Sprouts

3.  Leftovers (Hubs not home for dinner)

4.  Leftovers or Fend for Yourself(Hubs not home for dinner)
5.  Leftover Stroganoff

6.  Pizza, Salad
7.  Leftovers

 

I bought a cheap pizza at Weis(on sale and had coupons) and we had leftovers for 1 more night than I thought(because Hubs was out of town)so the Chops and Quiche didn't happen.  Those meals move to this week's menu.
    

Last week I made 6  trips to 3 different markets and spent $93.58 on $318.93 worth of groceries.
3 trips to Weis last week for .67¢ pasta, cheap coffee for $2.34 a pack and Chex cereal for $1.15 a box(with sales and Qs)and multiple packs of those Dogfish Head Brats for $2.99 a pack, among other deals. 2 trips to Kmart for cheap toiletries and Ziplocs and 1 trip to the local market for cheap PowerAde Zero drinks.

I also did 7 transactions at Rite-Aid, where I spent $1.09 on $283.70 of items there for the week.

Going into this week, in leftovers we have........1 Sweet Potato, 2 pieces of pizza, a small portion of Mac & Cheese and some Coleslaw.

Here is the plan for this week.........

1.  Turkey Day Leftovers
2.  Fish, Leftover Coleslaw, Collards

3.  Chicken Parm, Salad, Spaghetti(for Hubs)

4.  Meatloaf, leftover Man & Cheese, leftover Collards
5.  Quiche, Tossed Salad

6.  Pork Chops, Sugar Snap Peas, Sweet Potato leftovers
7.  Leftovers or Fend for Yourself Night
 

 

What I need to buy for this menu.........nothing.  I bought ground beef, chicken, collards and salad greens last week or yesterday.
 

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 that week?

Any great deals on food at your stores this week?

 

Sluggy

Saturday Around Town

Here's what got accomplished on Saturday--

* Charity Donation.....check!

Some of what went to Salvation Army today........

*  Shopping Done.....check!

Then we went to Big Lots so I could show Hubs the calendar I wanted but they didn't have it in a desktop model.
sigh.

But I thought these were cool......

This is an antidote to that  "Life is Good" crap you see everywhere......lol  But a bit too negative even for me!

And I found your calendar Sonya Ann ...........

Hubs found a Christmas gift for me there and I found some underwear and food items like canned clams for $1.20, even cheaper than the local market on sale at $1.50 a can.  Yes!

Then off to Kohl's and I spent my $15 in Kohl's Cash on 2 Christmas presents and am OOP $8 & change.

* Tasty Lunch......check!

Then off to lunch at Breakers Brewery........

*  Clothing Procurement......check!

Next was Kmart to get some free toiletries with doubled coupons plus Q-Tips I'd have to actually spend money on.  But the cashier said 2 of my coupons(of which I used 2 others earlier in the week with NO PROBLEM)wouldn't scan into their system.
So the toiletries were left behind as NO, I am NOT paying $15 cash for this stuff thankyouverymuch! ;-)

Then I bought 3 sweaters(I was down to 1 sweater in my closet it won't last the Season).  These sweaters were all on sale for 40% off and I had a $5 off a $35 or more purchase coupon and after using my $40 gift card for transferring 1 prescription to KMart a couple of months back, I paid .57¢ OOP.
Sweet.

*  Toiletries Run.....check!

Then it was off to Rite-Aid for this stuff........

4 x Hall's cough drops BOGO sale=$4.38
2 x Rolaids BOGO sale=$5.79
4 x Gerber baby foods sale but Wellness disc. was better($1.51 ea.)=$6.04
SubTotal......$16.21

Coupons Used
2 xx $1/2 Hall's Cough Drops ManuQ=$2.00
1 x Rolaids BOGO ManuQ(up to $5.50)=$5.50*
Coupon Total......$7.50

$16.21-$7.50=$8.71
I used $8 in +Ups and put the .71¢ on a free R-A gift card paying $0 OOP.

I earned $6 in +Ups(2 x $3 Gerber wyb2).
Spent down my +Ups by $2 but we are all set for cough drops this Winter.

* I couldn't remember if you can use a BOGOQ with a BOGO sale item at Rite-Aid and the cashier didn't remember either so she just tried to scan it on and it worked!  Woohoo!  2 free Rolaids bottles for free.  Well not really since the limit on the BOGOQ was $5.50 and the items were $5.79 so I paid .29¢ for 2 bottles.  Maybe that's why the BOGOQ on a BOGO sale item worked, since it wasn't technically free?


*  Food Shopping......check!

Then it was off to the local market to pick up .69¢ Powerades and home.
While in the market I spotted this novelty Holiday item.......

I might just have to break down and buy someone this stuff.  The price point is $3.99 so it isn't prohibitive to my budget.  ;-)

Another busy day today of getting the errands down--more Rite-Aid and Food Shopping.
TTYL,

Sluggy

 

Random Friday Evening

*  So I went to KMart today and got these......

2 packages of Ziploc containers=$6.00
I used that $5 off $5 of stuff Q the Register spit out earlier this week at KMart and paid $1.06 OOP.
I have a $1/2 Ziploc containers Q activated on Savingstar so these will cost me .06¢ in the end.
And I qualified for a $5 rebate/refund at Savingstar for buying $22+ worth of Ziploc items in the past few weeks.

I am set for plastic bags/containers for quite some time to come.

*  I was looking around in my Blogger stats tonight and among the terms that people who search on google, ones that directs them to MY blog is the usual cat hoarder or cat lady(which have been very consistent as terms that land searchers on my blog since I did that post on the cat hoarders on that HOARDERS A&E show years ago.  But I saw a new search term.......Ugly Gingers with Big Heads.
???? LOLZ

*  In important news......I am finished Christmas shopping(basically).  I am awaiting 1 online order and someone is getting an IOU for 1 present but it is finished!
Yay!

And I have the bulk of it all wrapped already.  I had to rewrap one because I forgot to label it last week and I couldn't remember exactly whom it was for. Duh.

Now I just need to mail off 5 boxes.......3 are ready to go and I'll finish up the last 2 this weekend.

*  I will be retrieving College Boy next weekend.  Didn't I just go get him?! lolz  He will be home until late January.  I am sure he is thrilled.  ;-)

Time for bed.
We've got lots of errands to run tomorrow and decorating to do.

Sluggy
 

More Rite-Aid

Well I lied.
I went back to Rite-Aid to spend those Spin Brush Qs.

I found a work around the $5.99 get $3 +Ups but now it's BOGO Free for the rest of the week.
If you buy one Spin Brush, I figured it defaults to the $5.99 sale price.
But I was wrong.
But them I figured out that if you buy the higher priced Spin Brush at $11.29(at my store)and not the $9.99 Spin Brush it still triggers the $10 wyb $10 Up Reward Deal AND you get the 2 x $3 +Ups for buying 2 brushes and you don't have to buy toothpaste too to get the $3 wyb $10 +Ups.
Yah, I am slow sometimes...... 8-(

2 Transactions but I took 1 photo of everything together(except for the sodas which I don't feel like hauling in from the garage).

2 x SpinBrush BOGO=$11.29
4 x Gerber Baby Foods(used Rain check which made them free)=$0.00
SubTotal......$11.29

Coupons Used
1 x $2/1 SpinBrush IPQ=$2.00

$11.29-$2=$9.29
I used $9 in +Up Rewards and paid .29¢ OOP.

I earned $15 in +Ups(2 x $3 SpinBrush, $3 wyb $10 Arm&Hammer, 2 x $3 Gerber wyb2).

Even though the Gerber baby foods were free with my Rain Check(from earlier this year)I still got the 2 x $3 +Ups. 8-)))


Then I attempted to use the 2nd $3 off $30 Catalina Q the Cat machine spit out during Sunday's transaction.  I had to use the Wellness card that I already bought Vaseline, Gerber and SpinBrushes on so I had to find other things I needed that would give me a small OOP and/or more +Ups.



2 x Ziploc bags on sale=$6.00
2 x Axe Deodorant on sale=$9.00
4 x 7-Up soda on sale=$5.00 *not pictured*
3 x Coke 12-packs on sale=$9.99  *not pictured*
2 x Choc. covered Cherries BOGO=$1.99
SubTotal.......$31.98

Coupons Used
1 x $3/$30 purchase CatalinaQ=$3.00
1 x $1/2 Ziploc IPQ=$1.00
2 x $1/1 Axe Deodorant VideoValuesQ=$2.00
1 x $3/2 Axe Deodorant Load2CardQ=$3.00
1 x $1/3 7-Up 2 liters IPQ=$1.00
1 x FREE Coke 12-packQ(my coke rewards)=$3.33
1 x $3/1 Coke 12-packQ(my coke rewards)=$3.00
Coupon Total....$16.33

$31.98-$16.33=$15.65
I used $15.59 in +Ups and paid .06¢ OOP.

I earned $5 in new +Ups($2 7-Up, $3 wyb2 Axe).

Actually I spent $2 more in +Ups on this transaction because the cashier forgot two of my Q totaling $2 so he did a post-transaction coupon thingy and I got $2 in cash back.

$24.59 in +Ups used and $20 in new +Ups earned....or rather $26.59 in +Ups used and $20 in new +Ups plus $2 Cash.

8-)))

I also bought a couple of gift cards(for Xmas presents so comes out of a different budget than food/toiletries)and got $12 more in +Up Rewards for those to use on more free toiletries...woohoo!

$41 +Ups going forward and $2 Cash.
Plus the Ziploc bags count toward a $5 rebate I am working on. 2 more boxes of Ziplocs and I am there.

I'll use that $5 off $5 KMart Coupon I received earlier this week to buy 2 boxes of Ziploc containers for $6, pay $1 OOP and get that $1 I paid out back from a Savingstar Q for $1 of 2 Ziploc containers I activated, then I'll get the $5 rebate on Savingstar sor spending $22+ on Ziplocs too.  8-)))

I spent .35¢ OOP and brought home $77.51 worth of goods from Rite-Aid this trip.

Now I am TRULY done at Rite-Aid until Sunday...... ;-)

Sluggy