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Thrifty Tuesday: Under $15 at Target

As promised every Tuesday will be outlining some of the deals available. This is my shopping trip of savings this week at Target. I was really disappointed this trip so Target may be off the rotation for a bit!
These coupons were found at target.com and Target mobile which you can sign up for here!
Almay makeup remover $1.47 – $1.00 = $.47
Gray tank $6.00 -$3.00 off coupon = $3.00
Purple shirt $6.00 – 20% off coupon = $4.80
Cotton balls $.99 -$.50 = $.49
Pasta $1.00
Sauce $1.00
-$1.00 off both =$.50 each!
Coke $3.33 (someone must have been thirsty!)
Total = $14.36 savings of $13.69!

What I Bought Today…

In the interest of saving money here is another great deal I scored!

Went to Kroger for the first time ever (we have only lived here a few months so not familiar with them) since I received a $10 gift card from my newspaper company. Found out they

double any coupon $.50 and under so I scored some good deals. Now that I know how they work I will be back more.

Here is what I bought:

Quaker Quakes rice snacks on sale for $1.00 x 7 = $7.00

Steamfresh vegetables on sale $1.00 used (2)$.50 off of 1 coupons and (1)$.50 off 2 coupon (all doubled to $1.00)=4 for $1.00

Oranges $.74 a lb x 2.2lbs= $1.63

Jello $.79 x 2 used (1) $.50 off 1 coupon (doubled)= $.29 each

Snickers on sale 2/$1.00 used $1.50 off 2 coupon = $.50 profit ( for the neighbors kids on Easter)

Betty Crocker food coloring $3.85

Nuby No Spill sippy $1.99

Comfort Baby rice puffs 2/$3.00

Cranraisins on sale $1.50 used (1) $1.00 off 1 coupon = $.50

Originally $38.97 with sales and coupons $20.97 used $10.00 gift card =$10.97!

Remember it only saves you money if you buy things you actually use and need. Junk food and a lot of premade meals are not usually used in our house so my savings are not as impressive as someone who is willing to buy anything to save money. Just an example of how you can coupon with a different mindset.

Happy savings friends!

Weekly Roundout

This was an amazing weekend. My little family and I ventured out to eat, enjoyed the backyard fire pit with some friends and rejoiced in His word. How did your week go?

The past weeks goal completion:

1. Find decorations for my sweets Birthday celebrations praise hobby lobby! I adore that I found so many of the necessities here for less than I could find them online. I am a fan!

2. Post 5 day spring cleaning guide.

3. Take a picture a day for the week.

4. Try 2 new dinner recipes.

5. Find a cupcake recipe for my sweets party! I am leaning towards classic lemon or chocolate. Decisions decisions!

6. Update Mommy tummy challenge.

7. Walk 7 miles.

Goals for this week:

1. Try one new recipe.

2. Exercise 30 minutes everyday.

3. Outline our Easter brunch menu.

4. Return to my neglected quilt.

5. Complete menu planning for the upcoming Birthday party!

6. Finish the Money Saving Mom’s Budget audiobook.

7. Update Mommy tummy challenge.

8. Begin I Dare You by Joyce Meyer

What are your goals this week? Let’s begin!

Fabulous Fridays!

Here are some great deals going on right now. Happy saving friends!

Michael’s Craft stores have many coupons available this week here to include a 40% off one regular priced item and 20% off sale item.

Hobby Lobby has a 40% off coupon here.

Head on over to Starkist Tuna Facebook page to get a $.50 off 1 coupon. If you have a store that doubles you can get this product cheap or free.


Head on over to Coffee mate Facebook page to sign up for a free product today.

It is not too late to score some free Glade plug in warmers at Dollar General. Head on over to coupons.com a $1.00 any Glade plugins scented oil warmer. These are on sale for a $1.00 at Dollar General this week.

Coupons and Savings Galore

I have not shared one of my shopping trips in quite some time so fellow couponers here are some great deals I scored today.

Not all coupons are available in all areas and some are no longer available to print. Store prices also vary region to region so check with your area retailers.

This was my first Publix shopping trip and I really enjoyed it.

Purchased Kellogg’s Corn Flakes x 4 on sale $1.99 used $4 off of 4 coupon = $.99 each

Purina One cat food $2.99 x 2 used Purina One coupon for $2 off each x 2 = $.99 each

Nature’s Valley Honey Wheat Bread BOGO Free = $2.93 for both

Mrs. Paul’s parchment bake BOGO free $5.99 x 4 =$11.98

Steam Fresh vegetables one sale $.99 used buy one Mrs. Paul’s get one Steam Fresh free coupon x 4 = $0

$20.85 before tax. Savings of $34.62 over 60% savings!

Trip #2 today – Walmart:

Purchase Schick Hydro Silk $5.97 used one $4.00 coupon found in last week’s inserts= $1.97

M & Ms $1.00 x 2 used $1.00 off 2 Mars candy coupon = $.50 each

Olay soap $2.57 used one $2.00 off one Olay product = $.57

$3.54 before tax $7.00 in savings!

And I stopped on the way home at Dollar General to check out if they had more detergent clearance from 2 weeks ago. They did I bought 2 Wisk 29 loads the were clearanced to $4 and used 2 x $2 coupons = $2 each 2 weeks ago and found a large stack of them still left so I bought one more today. I scored 3 of them for a total of $6.00. Not bad for a household essential.

I do not have a large stockpile via extreme couponers but have a well maintained deep freezer and pantry. I keep it organized and clutter free so if I do find a great deal I can jump on it. I also have a limited cleaning product supply and keep it well organized. Being organized is just another way I save money which is such a valuable skill when you are part of a military family!  Happy savings all!