Our Visit With the Sweats

We had to go pick up my step children in Michigan. While we were in town we thought we would go and visit Tonya, Knoah, and family.


Tonya made some great food. Grilled bar-b-que chicken, hamburgers ,hot dogs, and some great summer salads. We just sat around and hung out. After driving all we wanted to do was chill out and relax. That was exactly what we did.
We shared our birth stories, what was new with our famlies, and swaped some great parenting advice.
Tonya was excited about next years LPA national. They have already started saving. She shared the article that was going to be in the newspaper the next day. All of this was going on while the kids got a chance to play with each other. Unforunatly we were not able to capture Andrea and Knoah together playing. They both are very busy kids and I think Knoah was a little tired. He wanted his bed and a bubba. Poor guy.
Andrea did manage to steal my camera. I think she has a great career in photography. Her pics turned out better than mine.




Andrea and Knoah thought that they would take each others picture. Andrea took this picture.












Heaven, my step-daughter playing with Knoah













Andrea playing. You can kinda see Knoah in the background. This is the only shot where you can see both of them together.




We were very excited to visit. On our way back we will definetly stop back through to visit again.

See you next time!

Only 53 more to go.

When I first started this blog I didn't think anyone would be reading it. When I would check the comment box I would get extremely frustrated. Was anyone reading this?
That was when I decided to add the counter on the page. Then I would know for sure that I wasn't wasting my time posting when no one was reading it.
Well now we are close to having 500 hits. Only 53 more to go!
It would be nice if you all would comment more. It is great hearing from all of you.

Guess Where We Are Going!

Can you guess where we will be going? Can ya guess? Well can ya?




Ok enough of the suspense.

We will be traveling to Michigan to pick up my step-children on Saturday. On our visit there we will be stopping in to see some great friends of ours.Tonya, Knoah, and family. We are so excited about getting to visit with them!
My DH and Tonya's husband go back. When we get back from our trip I will fill you in on how we all know each other. But, in the mean time I will be getting ready for our big trip! I am so excited I am bursting at the seams. In the mean time you can check out
Tonya's blog

Thanks to Denise over at The "Cent"sible Sawyer for updating the Wal-Mart list.


Wal-Mart Deals 7/13 UPDATED

Here's the deal-io at Wal-mart.... just remember it may vary a little from store to store. The prices aren't the same nationwide! And of course... if you see a mistake, or know of another great deal LET ME KNOW!! :) I'll even give you credit! :)

:: GROCERY

*NEW* 16 oz. Planter's Cocktail Peanuts is regular priced $2.69
$3 off any Planter's product 9 oz. or larger when you buy three Kraft products.
TIP: Purchase 3 Kool-Aid packets (Kraft product. Says so on the back of the packets) for 18 cents a piece for the best deal.
Printable $3 off coupon
Final Price: $0.54 for a 16 oz. canister of Planter's Cocktail Peanuts and 3 packets of Kool-Aid

*NEW* Honey Bunches of Oats (Just Clusters) $1.98 - $2. 64
$2 Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: Free - $0.64

Blue Bunny Ice Cream regularly priced $2.50
$1 off Blue Bunny Ice Cream from this week's insert (6/29) exp. 10/31
Final Price: $1.50

Dannon 8ct.Yogurt $1.98 (Maybe 4 count?)
$1 off Dannon SS 6/23 exp. 9/30
Final Price: $0.98

Coffee-Mate $1.98
$1 off Coffee-Mate Printable
Final Price: $0.98

Ortega Green Chiles 4 oz can regularly priced .68 cents each
$1 off of any 2 Ortega ProductsAll You Magazine May Issue page 116
$1 off of 2 green chiles SS sxp 8/31
Final Price: $0.36 for 2

Blue Bunny Popsicles (Bomb-Pops)12 ct are $1.50
(The red, white, and blue ones)
Use the PRINTABLE $1/1 coupon HERE exp. 7/31
Final Price: $0.50
Thanks to Heidi!

Bertolli Premium Pasta Sauce on sale for $1.50 (everyday price $1.78)
Use $1/1 coupons from recent insert
OR PRINTABLE $1/1 coupons HERE
Final Price: $0.50 - $0.78
Thanks to Kristin and Money Saving Mom!

32 oz Powerades for $0.60 (Metro Atlanta)
let us know if you have 'em at this price at your store too!
Use $0.75 coupon from recent insert
Final Price: FREE + overage!!
Thanks to Deana and Money Saving Mom!

Frigo String Cheese Singles 1oz regular price $0.25
Use .55/1 coupon from 5/11 RP (it works)
Final Price: FREE + $0.30 overage

Tyson Pork Loin
Printable $3/1 HERE
Final Price: UNKNOWN - let me know if you find out! :)

V8 Fusion is $2.98 (at my store)
Printable $2/1 HERE
Final Price is $0.98
(I bought the mango kind - there are SEVERAL flavors -YUM!)

Tava 4 packs regular priced $1.98
Printable coupon $1.50/1 HERE
Final Price: $0.48

Malt-O-Meal Cereal box or small bag is regular priced $1.00
Printable $1/1 Coupon HERE
Final Price: FREE!

Yo Plus Yogurt regular price $2.00
There are always coupons for this $1 off
Or, Print one HERE or HERE $1/1
Printable on my green coupon bar (left side bar!)
Final Price: $1.00

Fiber One Yogurt 6 packs-These are around $2.50
PRINTABLE here for $1.25 off coupon
$1.00 off 5/11 SS
Printable in my green coupon bar (on the left side bar!)
Final Price $1.25

Cascadian Farms Organic Purely Steam packages are $1.22.
Use this PRINTABLE coupon for $1/1 HERE and HERE
Final Price: $0.22

Muir Glen Tomatoes are $1.16 a can
Use the PRINTABLE Coupon HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE for $1/1
Also there is a printable on my green coupon bar (left side bar!)
Final Price: $0.16

Cheerio Mix is $1.50
Printable $1/1 coupon HERE
Final Price $0.50

Live Active Cereal is regular priced $3.12
$3 off Live Active exp 6/14 PRINTABLE HERE
Final Price: $0.12

Vlassic Pickle Relish regular price $1.12
$1 off Vlassic PRINTABLE HERE
Final Price: $0.12

Vlassic Pickle "Ovals" $1.38
$1 off Vlassic printable coupon
Final Price: $0.38

Vlassic Pickle Kosher Dill Spears $1.72
$1 off Vlassic printable coupon
Final Price: $0.72

Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix regular price .72
$0.55/1 coupon HERE
Final Price: $0.17

Farmland Sausage Rolls regular price $1.38
$1 off Farmland Sausage SS 5/4 exp. 8/31
Final Price: $0.38

Farmland Ham regular price $2.88
$2 off Farmland Ham SS 5/4 exp. 8/31
Final Price: $0.88

Farmland Bacon regular price $2.50
$2 off Farmland Bacon SS 5/4 exp. 8/31
Final Price: $0.50

Honey Bunches of Oat (chocolate Clusters) $2.32
Use with this PRINTABLE coupon for $2 off (RESET - WooHoo!) HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE
Final Price: $0.32

Kashi Cereal is 2/$4
Sign up (if you haven't already) HERE and PRINT 2 $2/1 coupons
Final Price: FREE!!

Ken's Salad Dressing (small bottles) are $1.14.
Use the $1/1 coupons from the 05/11 newspaper insert.
Final price is $0.14

New York Croutons are $0.98/bag.
Use the $0.55/1 coupon from a recent insert.
Final price is .45/bag after coupons.

Kashi crackers are $2.50/box
Use this $2/1 coupon
Final Price: $0.50/box

Juicy Juice is $1.50
Use with the $1/1 PRINTABLE coupon HERE
Final Price: $0.50
Thanks to Megan!

Daisy Sour Cream $1.52
$0.50 off 6/1 RP
Final price $1.02

Kelloggs or Sunshine Crackers $2.00
$1.00 off 6/1 RP
Final price $1.00


:: PET FOOD

*NEW* Tidy Cats litter is $1.77
$1.00 off coupon from recent insert (6/29/08)
Final Price: $0.77

Purina Cat Food - Select Varities regular price $3.97
$4 off any bag of Purina PRINTABLE HERE
Final Price: FREE + $0.03 overage!

Purina Puppy Chow 4lb bag regular price $4.12
$4 off any bag of Purina PRINTABLE HERE
Final Price: $0.12


:: BEAUTY/PERSONAL CARE

*NEW* Gillette 2 in 1 body wash in trial size for $0.79
Use with $1.00 off coupon, (from 7/6 insert?)
Final Price: FREE + overage!!
*These may not be by the other trial size products, but on an end cap.
Thanks to Lisa Andrews!

*NEW* Head and Shoulders shampoos for $0.97 a piece (buy 2)
Use the $3.00 off any two H&S coupon (from the 7/6 insert?)
Final Price: Free + Overage!!
Thanks to Lisa Andrews!

*NEW* Pert Plus shampoo is $2.72
$3.00 off from recent insert
Final Price: FREE!

*NEW* Dove Energy Glow Beauty Lotion (trial size) priced at $1.97.
All You (August edition), there is a $2/1 coupon
Final Price: FREE!
Thanks to Melissa and Money Saving Mom

Gillette 2-in-1 body wash (travel size) for $0.79
Use the $1/1 from the insert the other week
Final Price: FREE + overage!

Travel sized tubes of Gold Bond lotion $0.99
PRINTABLE coupon $1/1 HERE
Final Price: FREE!

Calgon lotion and body spray - purse size $2.08
Calgon bath beads - full size $2.84
$2 any Calgon Beauty in Bloom (KMART) book
Final Prices: $0.08 and $0.84

Healing Garden lotion and body spray - purse size $2.14
$2 any Healing Garden Beauty in Bloom (KMART) book
Final Price: $0.14

Travel-sized (16-ct.) Kotex are priced at $1.00.
Use the $1/1 coupon HERE or from the May issue of All You magazine.
Final Price: Free after coupon!

o.b. Tampon (trial size) is $0.97
Use $1/1 coupons (04/13 SmartSource and elsewhere)
Free after coupons!

Trial Size KY Jelly
Use the $3 coupon from Newspaper insert
Final Price: FREE!

John Freida Frizz-Ease Mouse (Trial size) $0.97
$1/1 any Frizz-Ease product May All You
Final Price: FREE!

Band Aid Bandages 60 ct $1.77
$1.00 off 5/18 RP
Final Price $0.77

Colgate Kids Toothbrush $0.96
$0.50 off 4/27 SS
Final Price $0.46

Suave Haircare $0.84
$1.00 off 2 4/20 RP
Final Price $0.34

Oral B. Dental "Essentials" Floss is $0.97
$1 off oral B dental floss from 6/1
Final Price: FREE + overage!!
Thanks to Frugal Pastor's Wife!!

Old Spice Body Wash (trial size) - $0.94
$1/1 coupon from 06/01 P&G insert
Free after coupon
Thanks, Bethany & Money Saving Mom!

:: BABY

Huggies Clean Team Wipes regular price $1.64 for the 40ct. softpack.
$3 off of 2 Huggies Cleanteam products from the Huggies Mailer (makes them .14 cents each) $1 off 1 Huggies Cleanteam 5/18 SS (makes them .64 cents each)
Final Price: $0.14 or $0.64

Johnson's Buddies Soap or Johnson's trial size shampoo or lotion
Use with $1/1 coupon from newspaper insert Use with $1/1 PRINTABLE HERE
Final Price: FREE + $0.06 overage!


:: MEDICINE

Zantac 8ct regularly priced at $3.98
$5.00 on Zantac PRINTABLE (Page 3) HERE
Final Price: Free + Overage!


:: OFFICE SUPPLY

Post-It Page Markers $0.97 cents regular price
Post-it $3 off of 2 PRINTABLE HERE
Final Price: FREE + $1.06 overage!

HP Printer Paper regular price $3.97
$3 off HP Paper PRINTABLE exp 12/31 HERE
Final Price: $0.97

:: HOUSEHOLD/CLEANING

Solo 15ct plastic divided plates (red and blue)$2.23
Use Solo Heavy Duty Paper Product$2 (5/18 SS)
Final Price: $0.23

*NEW* Hefty One Zip Quart Size Travel Bags 7 to a pack (found with the trial sizes)
Use the $1 off any hefty one zip coupons from newspaper insert (expires 7/31 I think)
BONUS: on the back of the trial is another $1 off coupon to use on hefty bags but it excludes the trail pack (expires in Dec)
Final Price: FREE!!
Thanks to Melanie!

Zout (price unknown)
$1/1 coupon (exp. 7/26)
REBATE up to $4 HERE (Thanks to Candace at A Garden of Blessings!)
Final Price: FREE after rebate

More Yard Sales

Yard Sales is one way that I try to be frugal. Have you ever heard the phrase buy used and save the difference? It saves you a whole lot of money.
Yesterday I found a skirt and 4 tops for Andrea. They were all name brand. Most were from The Children Place. I spent $2.50 on all of those things. You can't beat that. They items I purchased looked brand new or maybe worn once.
Today is out community yard sales. I am hoping to find lots of things. I really need to find my kids clothes. They have gone though a major growth spurt.
Yesterday I came home with some neat finds. I am hoping to do the same thing today.
I will post later about my adventure.

Ta-ta for now and wish me luck!

Yard Sales

I just love a good yard sale. Today I found a maple dining room table for $10. We were in desperate need of one. It is small and seats 4. Which is perfect for us.


Also some great home decorations. I think I spent #3 for all of this.
I also found 2 travel games. These are great for camping and traveling to families houses.
There is also a Mom to Mom sale tomorrow at the YMCA so I am hoping to score clothes for my kids then. Wish me luck! Happy Yard Saling!

Showin some love to my friends in Michigan

Since I am hoping to be in Michigan next weekend. I thought I would show some love to you gals and post some of the deals from the stores in Monroe, Michigan. Showin some love to ya Tonya.

Thanks to stretchingabuck.blogspot.com

:: Kroger Deals ::
Please note that Kroger store doubles coupons up to $0.99 Please check your local ad to confirm deals in your area.

The main promo this week is the P&G Mix & Match event. You can save $3 off of your order when you purchase 3 participating P&G products. There does not seem to be a limit on the number of times you can do this per transaction.

Below is a list of participating products, and the coupons that I could find that match up with the sale. There are some decent (but not earth shattering) deals on some of these items. I could be wrong, but it seems that this sale includes a lot of the smaller sized products, so be aware when figuring out your own deals and making your purchases.

P&G Mix & Match - Buy 3 items in one transaction, save $3

(valid 7/7/08-7/20/08, there appears to be no limit)

* Charmin Ultra Bath Tissue (12 big rolls) - $5.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $0.25/1 coupon from today's P&G insert and load a $0.25/1 coupon on your Kroger Plus card here; Final Price = $5.24/ea

* Bounty Paper Towels (6-8 rolls) - $6.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $0.25/1 coupon from today's P&G insert and load a $0.50/1 coupon on your Kroger Plus card here; Final Price = $5.99/ea

* Tide Laundry Detergent (liquid 24-32 loads) - $5.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $0.35/1 coupon from today's P&G insert; Final Price = $5.29/ea

* Swiffer Dust Cloths (24-32 ct) - $5.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $0.50/1 coupon from today's P&G insert and load a $1/1 coupon (for Swiffer 360 Dusters only) on your Kroger Plus card here; Final Price = $4.99/ea for regular Swiffer refills or $3.99/ea for Swiffer 360 Dusters

* Mr. Clean Disinfecting Wipes (62-75 ct) - $5.99/ea (wyb 3 items); load a $1/2 coupon on your Kroger Plus card here; Final Price = $5.49/ea for 2

* Pringles Stix (6-8 oz) - $2.29/ea (wyb 3 items); load a $0.50/1 coupon on your Kroger Plus card here; Final Price = $1.79/ea

* Downy Fabric Softener (liquid 52-60 loads or 105-120 ct sheets) - $3.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $0.25/1 coupon from today's P&G insert; Final Price = $3.49/ea

* Millstone or Dunkin' Donuts Coffee (10-12 oz) - $5.99/ea (wyb 3 items)

* IAMS Dry Cat Food (7-8 lbs) - $11.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $2/1 coupon in today's P&G insert; Final Price = $9.99/ea

* IAMS Dry Dog Food (17.5-20 lbs) - $15.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $2/1 coupon in today's P&G insert; Final Price = $13.99/ea

* Pantene Shampoo & Conditioner (12.6 oz) - $2.33/ea (wyb 3 items); use $1/2 coupon in today's P&G insert; Final Price = $1.83/ea for 2

* Crest Premium Toothpaste - $1.68/ea (wyb 3 items); use $0.75/1 coupon from today's P&G insert; Final Price = $0.18/ea

* Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner (13.5-14.2 oz) - $3.33/ea (wyb 3 items); use $3/2 coupon from today's P&G insert; Final Price = $1.83/ea for 2

* Tampax Tampons (40 ct) - $4.79/ea (wyb 3 items); use $0.50/1 coupon from today's P&G insert; Final Price = $3.79/ea

* Always Pads (24-80 ct) - $4.79/ea (wyb 3 items); use coupon in today's P&G insert and get 1 12-24 ct Always Pads Free; Final Price = $4.79/ea plus free pack

* Prilosec OTC (14 ct) - $8.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $1/1 coupon in today's P&G insert; Final Price = $7.99/ea

* Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers (13-56 ct) - $8.49 (wyb 3 items); use $1/1 coupon in today's P&G insert; Final Price = $7.49/ea

* Pampers Splashers (Sizes 3-6, 10-12 ct) - $4.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $1.50/1 coupon in today's P&G insert; Final Price = $3.49/ea

* Pampers 3X Baby Wipes (180-231 ct) - $4.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $0.50/1 coupon in today's P&G insert; Final Price = $3.99/ea

* Nature Made Vitamins (select varieties) - B1G1 Free; there were $1/1 coupons in the 4/20 & 6/1 Smart Source inserts; there is a $3/1 SAM-e printable here; there is a $3/1 Cholestoff printable here; I couldn't print this, but you can try to print a $1/1 coupon here as well

Additional Grocery Deals

* 12 Pack Coke Products - 4 for $10 ($2.50/ea) plus get 2 Kroger Brand Snacks (5-15 oz bags) FREE when you buy 4 packs of Coke Products in 1 transaction. Note: if you purchase less or more than 4 packs of Coke in one transaction, they are $2.75/ea

* Hot or Lean Pockets - $1.99/ea

* Cheerios (11.3-14 oz), Cocoa Puffs (11.8 oz) Trix (10.7 oz) or Golden Grahams (12 oz) - $1.99/ea; use $0.75/1 Cocoa Puffs coupon here; $0.55/1 Cheerios coupon here; $0.55/1 Trix coupon here; $1/2 coupons in recent paper inserts; Final Price = $0.49-$1.49/ea depending on coupons used

* Kroger brand Whipped Topping - $0.88/ea

* Fresh Kroger Value Brand Split Chicken Breasts - $1.99/lb

* Kroger brand Frozen Potatoes (fries etc...) - $2/ea

* Kroger brand Peanut Butter (16 oz) or Grape Jelly/Jam (32 oz) - $1.67/ea

* Sunny Delight - $1/ea

* Dannon Activia or DanActive Yogurt - $2.50/ea; use $1/1 from 6/22 Smart Source insert; Final Price = $1.50/ea

* Tropicana Coastal Groves Lemonade - $2.69/ea; use $1/1 in 6/8 Red Plum insert or $0.50/1 printable here; Final Price = $1.69/ea

* Freschetta or Private Selection Frozen Pizza (12 in) - $4.99/ea

* Whole Rotisserie Chicken - $5.99/ea

What deals do you see this week? Please leave a comment if you see any deals I might have missed, or if you have posted deals on your blog that you would like to share.


.Thanks to teaandthee.blogspot.com

The Grocery Gathering~ Meijer

July 6-July12

Meijer half gallon ice cream 4/$10.

1.00 off 1 Mealbox coupon

$1.50 per carton

Meijer frozen blended vegetables 10/$10.

.50 off 1 mealbox coupon

.50 per bag

Meijer Spaghetti,Thin Spaghetti or Elbows 2/$1

.50 off 1 mealbox coupon

Free

Meijer Sour Cream 4/$5

.50 off 1 mealbox coupon

.75 per container

Meijer Frozen Potatoes 5/$10

$1 off 1 mealbox coupon

$1 per bag

Meijer Frozen Fruit 3/$8

$1 off 1 mealbox coupon

$1.67 per bag.

Powerade .59 cents

.75 off 1 coupon 06-08 S exp.10-31

Free

Tropicana Pure Valencia 2/$7

$1 off 1 coupon 04-20 RP exp.07-31

$2.50 per container

Northland Cranberry Juice 2/$5

$1/2 coupon 05-04 S exp.08-31

$2 per container

Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing 16oz. 3/$7

.50 off 1 coupon(doubled) 06-08 RP exp.07-22

$1.33 per bottle

Covergirl TruBlend Family Foundation,Concealer or Blush B1G1

Meijer Brand 10/$10 (get 11th free) Deals

Old Fashioned Cookies

Waffles or Breakfast Entrees

Facial Tissue

Pretzels

Microwave Popcorn

Paper Towels

Plastic Plates,Cups,Bowls or M Cutlery

Pastry Treats

Fruit Snacks

Crescent or Cinnamon Rolls and Pizza Crust

Meijer Storage Bags

Split Top Breads

Popcorn, Corn Chips or Cheese Treats

Ketchup 20 or 24 oz bottle

Hamburger Dill Slices 32oz jar

Meijer Salad Dressing or croutons

Lunch-umms

Frozen Lemonade,Fruit Punch, Apple Juice or Grape Juice Cocktail

Plastic wrap or Wax Paper

Organic whole or Mini Bella Mushrooms 8 oz

Albacore Solid white Tuna in water

Applesauce

Marshmallows

Graham Cracker Crust

Baked Beans

Mini Pizza Bagel Snacks

Skillet Basics or Boxed Potatoes

Party Pops

Liquid Dish Soap

English Muffins

Aspirin 26 or 100 count

That will be it for the deals.

Free Samples

Thanks to Mommies With Cents

Freebies For Today!

Free Tampax Pearl Sample (Walmart) Thanks, (freegrabber!)

Free Tampax Pearl Sample Thanks, (freegrabber!)

Free Sample of Baby Phat Perfume Thanks, (freegrabber!)

Free Pantene Shampoo & Conditioner Sample Thanks, (freegrabber!)

Free Seattle's Best Coffee Sample Thanks, (freegrabber!)


Free Louisiana Music Cd Thanks, (freegrabber!)

Free CleanWell Teacher Sample Kit Thanks, (freegrabber!)

Free Sample of Airborne Seasonal Thanks, (freegrabber!)

Free Sample of Spa Kit from Mirena Thanks, (freegrabber!)

Wal-Mart Deals

Walmart Deals

Thanks to Money Saving Mom for posting these deals at Walmart!

"Wal-Mart has jars of Planters peanuts on sale for $2. Buy 3 packets of Kool-aid for $0.16 each and the peanuts on sale for $2. Use one of these $3/1 Planters coupons and get all four items free plus $0.52 overage! Thanks, Lisa!

Pert Plus with Botanicals shampoos and conditioners are reportedly priced at less than $3 each. Use the recent coupons to get them free after the coupon!

Wal-Mart school supplies are on sale till July 31

Crayola Crayons (24 ct.) were 25 cents
Rose Art crayons (24 ct) were 17 cents
one subject notebooks were 5 cents
2 pocket folders were 15 cents
Elmers school glue was 22 cents
Crayola colored pencils (12 ct) were 88 cents
-Sarah"


Here are some ongoing deals at Walmart:

Blue Bunny Ice Cream is on sale for $2.38. Use the $1/1 Blue Bunny Ice Cream from the 6/29 insert. Don't forget to save your receipt to redeem for FREE Summer Gear from Blue Bunny. Final Price is $1.38. (Thanks, Shannon)

Dannon 8ct.Yogurt is $1.98. Use the $1/1 Dannon coupon from the SmartSsource coupon insert on 6/23. Final Price: $0.98.

Solo (15ct) plastic divided plates (red and blue)are $2.23. Use Solo Heavy Duty Paper Product $2 coupon from the 5/18 SmartSource coupon insert. Final Price is $0.23.

Coffee-Mate is $1.98. Click here to use this $1/1 Coffee-Mate coupon. Final Price is $0.98.

Ortega Green Chiles (4 oz. can) is regularly priced at .68 cents each. Use the $1/2 coupon frin All You Magazine (May Issue page 116) or use the $1/2 green chiles coupon from the SmartSource coupon insert. Final Price is $0.36 for 2.

Blue Bunny Bomb-Pops (12 ct) are $1.50. Click here to use this $1/1 coupon. Final price is .50.

Bertolli Premium Pasta Sauce on sale for $1.50. Use the $1/1 coupon from the Sunday paper insert. Final price is .50.

Powerade is .75 or less. Use the .75/1 coupon from the Sunday paper insert. Final price is FREE!

V8 Fusion is $2.98. Click here to print a $2/1 coupon. Final Price is $0.98.

Yo Plus Yogurt regular price $2.00. Print one $1/1 coupon here or HERE. Final Price is $1.00.

Fiber One Yogurt 6 packs are around $2.50. Click here to print a $1.25/1 off coupon or use the $1/1 coupon from the 5/11 coupon insert. Final price is $1.25.

Cascadian Farms Organic Purely Steam packages are $1.22. Click here and here for a $1/1 coupon. Final Price is $0.22.

Muir Glen Tomatoes are $1.26 a can. Use the PRINTABLE Coupon HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE for $1/1. Final Price is $0.26.

Live Active Cereal is regular priced $3.12. Use the $3/1 off Live Active (exp 6/14) PRINTABLE HERE. Final Price is $0.12.

"Wal-Mart has trial sizes of Dove Energy Glow Beauty Lotion priced at $1.97. For those of you who purchased the latest issue of All You (August edition), there is a $2/1 coupon for Dove Energy Glow Beauty Lotion making it free!" -Melissa

Post Just Bunches Cereal is priced at around $2.60. Click here to print $2/1 coupons. Final price is around .60.

Vlassic Pickle Relish is $1.12. Use the $1/1 off Vlassic PRINTABLE HERE. Final Price is $0.12.

Vlassic Pickle "Ovals" are $1.38. Click here to use this $1/1 Vlassic printable coupon. Final Price is $0.38.

Vlassic Pickle Kosher Dill Spears are $1.72. Click here to use this $1 off Vlassic printable coupon. Final Price is $0.72.

Kashi Cereal is 2/$4. Click here and sign up (if you haven't already) and print a $2/1 coupon. Final Price is FREE!!

Kashi crackers are $2.50/box. Click here to use this $2/1 coupon. Final Price is $0.50/box.

Purina Cat Food is $3.97 regular price. Click here to use this $4/1 off any bag of Purina. Final Price is FREE!

Purina Puppy Chow 4lb bag regular price $4.12. Use this $4/1 off any bag of Purina PRINTABLE HERE. Final Price is $0.12.

Travel sized tubes of Gold Bond lotion are $0.99. Use $1/1 coupon here. Final Price is FREE!

Travel-sized (16-ct.) Kotex are priced at $1.00. Use the $1/1 coupon HERE or from the May issue of All You magazine. Final price is free after coupon!

John Freida Frizz-Ease Mouse (Trial size) is $0.97. Use the $1/1 coupon from the May All You magazine. Final Price is FREE!

Band Aid Bandages 60 ct $1.77. Use the $1/1 coupon from the 5/18 coupon insert. Final Price $0.77

Colgate Kids Toothbrushes are $0.96. Use the .50/1 coupon from the 4/27 coupon insert. Final Price $0.46

Oral B. Dental "Essentials" Floss is $0.97. Use the $1/1 Oral B dental floss coupon from the 6/1 coupon insert. Final Price is FREE!!

Huggies Clean Team Wipes are regular price $1.64 for the 40ct. softpack. Use the $3/2 Huggies Cleanteam products from the Huggies Mailer or use the $1/1 Huggies Cleanteam 5/18 SS (makes them .64 cents each). Final Price: $0.14 or $0.64!

Johnson's Buddies Soap or Johnson's trial size shampoo or lotion. Use with $1/1 PRINTABLE HEREor here. Final Price is FREE!

Zantac 8ct is regularly priced at $3.98. Use the $5.00 on Zantac PRINTABLE HERE. Final Price is FREE!

Glucerna Shakes are regularly priced at $4.94-$5.94. Click here to use the $10 off coupon from Glucerna Website. Final price is FREE!

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3.) Enter details then click on "Calculate Body Mass"
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6.) Click "Return to your personalized home page." Glucerna $10 coupon is on this page .. May Print 2x's

Summer Fun

We have been very busy around here. We went to the Erie Peninsula. It was very warm but the water was a little cooler than I would of liked it to be. The kids loved to be there. I think we spent 4 hours at the beach. Thank goodness that I brought sunscreen and remembered to reapply it. Of course I remembered that with the kids. I on the other hand thought I could use a suntan and decided to go without. That was a huge mistake.





The back of my neck and shoulders got burned. I did have on a tank top on over my swimsuit so nothing else was burned.I think I would have been one hurting unit if I had not had that on.
On Saturday a friend of mine and I went to find several yard sales. We had a blast.I found a new winter coat for Andrea. The sleeves are a little long but by winter I think it should fit her perfectly. I might be able to get two winters out of it. It is white and fury. It is reversible. On the inside it is purple. It has a Barbie logo on it. Very cute.
Andrea loves it and has been begging me to let her wear it. No matter if it is 80 degrees outside. I had to hide the coat in my bedroom. Hopefully she won't find it. When she gets on a kick about something it is sometimes hard to divert her.





Later that evening we went to the fireworks. We sat on a pontoon boat at the dock and watched them being shot out over the local lake here. They were very pretty.
While we were there Mike got some fishing in. All they caught were tiny sun fish but it was fun none the less.



I hope that everyone is enjoying their summers. It is halfway over so enjoy while it lasts.

Ta-ta for now.

Beach Pics Coming Soon!

We went to the beach yesterday and I got some great shots of the kids. Unfortunately my camera battery has died. So when it is done I will post those.So check back tomorrow to see those.
Ta-ta for now.

Free Diaper Watch!

For all of you that still need diapers. I thought this info would be useful to you.Thanks to Denise over at The "Cent"sible Sawyer.

Bargain watchin' from a reader!!

I was at CVS today, and up front in the seasonal clearance aisle, they were marking down CVS brand diapers to 75% off. They're in purple packages that say "Ultra-Thins", and I think they were all Jumbo packs. I bought 3, for $2.37 apiece (there are 26 diapers in the size 6s)!!

From Brodi LaRoche

So...Be sure to check your store for possible savings!!

Hot Coupon world

Do any of you ladies know about http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/index.php?

This is a forum that has lists of all kind of grocery stores and drug stores. They tell you what is on sale and how to get a coupon or if there is a coupon for it. I love this site. You can find out what the deals are weeks in advance to you can purchase coupons for those items or print them off the internet. Please avoid some of the banter that goes on back and for and concentrate on how to get "the best bang for your buck."

Good luck and happy coupon hunting.

Expired Coupons

Thanks to the Happy housewife:

Do you clip coupons and don't know what to do with all of the expired ones? Coupons for Troops is a group that gives you a list of military bases you can send your coupons to.
Military Px's let solders and their families use expired coupons.If you would like to donate your expired coupons click on the link to find out more info.




http://www.ocpnet.org/

Round 1: Bicycle 1, Michael 0

Michael participates in the local playground summer program. Which is just down the hill from where we live. We live on a pretty steep hill. This year we decided Mike was old enough to ride his bike down the hill by himself. This morning we get a call from the park program saying that Mike was in an accident and he was being taken to the hospital. Which right beside the park. Thank Goodness.
He was going to fast and lost control of the bike and went over the handle bars. He crashed right beside where an ambulance was parked. Again Praise God.
So I jumped in the car and ran down to the hospital.Thank God nothing was broken. Just sever road rash. I mean severe.
I think there will be no more riding to the park this summer.
After we got home someone from the hospital called and said that they heard Mike was in a bike accident and he didn't have a helmet. I guess they have a program that provide free helmets and they wanted to give Mike a new bike helmet. So back to the Er we went for a bike helmet. So now we are back home to stay for awhile. Mike is watching a movie and resting. Hopefully this will be last of the excitement for the summer.

Uploading a video Question

O.K today I thought I would upload a video. It seems to be taking forever. How long should it take? Am I doing it the right way?
I click on the add video button. I chose the video off of my computer then I clicked on approve terms and conditions. After all of that I get the screen that says it is uploading.
I don't think it should be taking this long.
If any of you have any other suggestions. Please leave me a comment. Tell me what I am doing wrong.
Tata for now.

Are you all freezing?

Ok I thought this was suppose to be summer. It is so cold here. I remember last year I had my shorts out and was enjoying being outside. Not here! Not now! I took a shower, got out, then I stuck a pair of flannel PJ bottoms on with a long sleeve shirt. My fingers are ice cold.

Just thought I would update everyone on things that are going on around here now.
Yesterday I went to the ER. I was having severe pain in my lower back. Turns out I have a severe kidney infection. Antibiotics for me. YIPPIE :( Not really.

Mike is staying at his dad's this week. He is attending Boro Kids Wrestling Camp. It is a wrestling camp that is put on by Edinboro University wrestlers. He went last year and had a great time. Mike usually wrestles all year round. But with car problems he has slowed down a little. That is a good thing for mom. I kinda get burned out.

We just finished started with filling out papers for an Angle Flight for Andrea and I. We have an appointment to see Dr. Bober and Dr. Mackenzie at the Alfred Dupont center in August.
We are hoping that we get a definable diagnosis at that time. Although I am not getting my hopes up. I guess I am just use to the doctors saying they don't know.

Well that is all that is going on here. I hope that everyone is doing o.k. where you are.
Ta ta for now,

Barnes and Noble Free Book

Barnes and Nobles is giving away a free book to children that read 8 books between May 29 - September 2,2008.
Kids fill out a summer reading journal and tell their favorite part of the book.A parent then signs it when it is completed.
Then take it to your local Barnes and Noble store to get your FREE BOOK!
Go here to get your journal and to read all about it. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/

You Child could be on the Cover of Parents Magazine

Thanks to Denise over at The"Cent"-sible Sawyer for this little info.

How it works:

Upload a recent photo of your child before June 24 and your kid could be chosen as one of five finalists, flown to New York City with a guardian and professionally photographed. The most gorgeous child of all will appear on the Parents November 2008 Cover.

Remember - Entries must be in by June 24th!!

Go HERE to get started or to read the official rules.

This and That

Just a reminder to get the Sunday paper tomorrow. There are some great deals going on at CVS this week. If you would like to see what is on sale so you can organize your shopping trip.Click on the shiny penny.Which will take you to Denise's blog. She has lists everything on sale and can tell you where to get a coupon for it.

A little update on the baby birds in the nest above my porch light. They have left the nest. I was quite bummed that I didn't notice them sooner. It would have been nice to enjoy them a little longer.Maybe they will be back next year.

Have any of you started a vegetable garden? We really don't have room for a big garden. But, I did manage to plant a few tomato and green pepper plants. My first batch of plants didn't take. They were quite dead when I bought them. I was hoping that they would come alive.Needles to say they didn't. So hubby stopped at a nursery and we bought.Two more tomato plants and three green pepper plants. They were already started. I had to stake up the tomatoes. That is how advanced they were. I am hoping they will produce veggies around the 4th of July. I will keep you posted on that.

That is all for tonight. Ta ta for now.