Nanny to Mommy

I am not a 'yard saler'. You know those people who no matter what they were doing the night before will get up at 6 am every Saturday during the Spring and Summer to make sure they don't miss any good deals. I know people who are. And they score some pretty amazing finds...they also bring home a lot of junk.

I am having my FIRST yard sale. My husband works at a Kroger store, as most of you already know, and every year they donate to Children's Miracle Network. Well, this year they are having a yard sale in the parking lot! For only $25 you can buy a parking spot (all proceeds go to Children's Miracle Network). PLUS there is a Good Will in the shopping center. So once the sale is over, you can get a tax deduction by making a donation there. :)

I am very excited to get my spare bedroom back. There are mounds are baby clothes. I am very fortunate to have so many people in my daughter's life who are willing to buy things for her and that hand down their hand-me-downs.

I am also excited about getting my garage back. I miss parking in my garage. Especially on those cold mornings or when it's raining. And this Georgia heat is terrible for my paint job.

The issue is, I only have until June 2nd to get everything together. JUNE SECOND! I have 5 days! I have already started although I only found out earlier this week. Here are some pictures of my progress:









(I know, not very accomplished...YET! :] )

So if you would like to get a parking spot of your own, go to the Griffin Kroger and make a great donation for only $25. You can get rid of your unwanted stuff and make some money of your own in the process. And if you don't want to buy a spot, still drop by and see if there is something that you could use. :)

Kroger:
8 packages ball Park hotdogs - 4/$5
used $0.75/2 5/6 RP = $7 or $0.88 each
1 Kroger antibacterial wipes -  $1.39
after discount and $1/1 ANY Home Sense antibacterial wipes from Comforts for Baby Home Mailer = $0.24
5 Knorr sides - 10/$10
used 5 $0.45/1 Knorr products from Spanish insert = $0.50 or $0.10 each
4 Dial hand soaps - 10/$10
used 1 $2/4 IP from coupons.com (NLA) Plus $0.50/1 SavingStar ECoupon = $1.50 or $0.38 each
2 Plum Organics pouches - 10/$10
used 2 $0.50/1 IP = FREE

PLUS Donated $1 to Children's Miracle Network!

Total Due: $11. 27, Kroger Savings $37.10, Saved 77%!

Publix:
***NOTE: My Publix does not do true BOGOs, so I don't have to buy two to get the deal. My store accepts Kroger, Target, and Ingles as competitors.***
1 French's Mustard - BOGO  $1.87
 used $0.30/1 SS 5/13 = $0.34
4 Gerber Graduates Yogurt Melts - 2/$5
used B3G1 from Publix Hello Baby! Hello Sale! Booklet
$1/3 Gerber Graduates items from Publix Baby Club
and $0.50/1 Gerber Graduates items manu = $2.50 or $0.63 each
1 Sabra Hummus - BOGO $3.99
used $1/1 manu IP and $1/1 Deli item Publix coupon from Baby Club = FREE
2 Johnson's Bath Time Products - reg price $4.79
used $3/2 Walgreens MANU catalina and $3/2 Publix coupon from Ad = $1.79 each
2 Scrubbing Bubbles - 2/$5
Used 2 $2/1 Manu IP and  $1/2 Target Print = FREE
2 Kraft Shredded Cheese - 2/$5
Used 2 $1 off Publix IP and $1.35/2 Manu from Kroger Home Mailer and $1/1 Dairy item from Baby Club = $0.65 or $0.33 each
1 Huggies wipes - reg price $6.99
Used $5/1 ANY Kimberly Clark Product from emailing and $1.50 Publix from Hello Baby! Hello Sale! Booklet = $0.49
1 Bananas - $0.69/lb - $1.73
used $1/1 Produce from Baby Club = $0.73

Total Due: $10.12, Publix Savings: $42.39, Saved 80%

TOTAL Spent: $21.39
TOTAL Saved: $79.49

For a 78% Savings!

***Note: This picture is from their website***

Since some of you may know, I am a Bzz Agent and one of my very recent campaigns that I am on is The Pork Be Inspired campaign. So since I received some awesome coupons to try Kroger Private Selection pork products, I decided to get in the kitchen and whip up a very yummy recipe. This week it was Pork with Dijon Sauce. I got this recipe from Campbell's Kitchen.

What you'll need:

4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick (about 1 pound)

1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup sliced mushrooms (about 3 ounces)

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)

1/4 cup milk (I used Kroger brand cream of mushroom soup)

2 tablespoons Chablis or other dry white wine (I used a Sauvignon Blanc)

1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 

What to Do:

1. Season the pork with the lemon pepper.

2. Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the pork and cook for 6 minutes or until browned on both sides.  Remove the pork from the skillet.

3. Add the mushrooms to the skillet.  Reduce the heat to medium.  Cook until the mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally.

4. Stir the soup, milk, wine and mustard in the skillet and heat to a boil.  Return the pork to the skillet.  Reduce the heat to low.  Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.

We served ours with carrots and wild rice. This pork recipe was very yummy and will be included in my recipe rotation from now on! :)

Pretty excited about this trip because I was able to get some things we needed plus we got to try some new things.

Here's what I got and the break down:

Publix Whole Milk - $2.99 (sale price)
Total due: $2.99
Red Grapes - 2.27lb @ $2.99/lb
Total Due: $6.79
2 Kraft MilkBites - $2.99
Used: BOGO Publix Coupon
2 $0.75 Manu
Total Due: $1.49 for 2 or $0.75 each
Kraft Natural Slices - %50 off @ $2.99
Used: $1 off Publix produce WYB Kraft Natural Slices
Total Due: $0.49
2 Kraft Fresh Takes - %50 off @ $2.99
Used: BOGO Publix Coupon
2 $0.50/1 Manu
Total Due: -$0.51
Bananas - 2.32 lb @ .69/lb
Total Due: $1.60
Publix Salad
Total Due: $3.69
PullUps - $10.99
Used: FREE Pull up coupon from ETR Program
$1.50 Publix March of Dimes Booklet Coupon
Total Due: -$1.50
Colgate Kids Toothbrush - $2.69
Used: Publix March of Dimes Booklet - FREE Colgate Kids Manual Toothbrush WYB Pull UPs
Total Due: FREE
Stonyfield Okios Yogurt - $1
Used: FREE coupon from emailing
Total Due: FREE
YoBaby Drinkables - $3.99
Used: $1/1 Manu
Total Due: $2.99
Nature Made Vitamins - $7.59
Used: $10/1 anyone from Facebook Promo
Total Due: -$2.41

Total Spent including Tax: $11.35

Total Savings: $39.46! :D

Okay so today I saved 83% at Publix and yes I had some freebie coupons that I got through trading, there are some things that even non-couponers can get for cheap. :)



Huggies wipes - $2.43 (regular price)
2 Earth's Best cereal bars - $3.29 (regular price)
Earth's Best cheese crackers - $2.39 (regular Price)
Earth's Best vanilla cookies - $2.39 (regular price)
Yobaby drinkable yogurts - $3.99 (regular price)
Bananas - $0.69/lb - $1.44
Red Grapes - $1.69/lb - $2.82
Asparagus - $2.49/lb - $2.61
2 Wishbone Dressings - BOGO $2.65
Gerber Goodstart Formula - $13.69 (regular price)
Gorton's Fish sticks - $5.99 (regular price)
2 Ragu sauce - BOGO $2.19
2 Pam cooking sprays - BOGO $3.49
Ocean Spray Craisins - BOGO $2.45 - $1.23
Huggies Big Pak - $19.99 (sale price)

Total before coupons: $73.88

Coupons Used:
- $5 off $50 from Boy Scout card
- FREE Gorton's product $5.99 exp 3/31/12
- $1 off Yobaby exp 3/31/12
- 2 $0.50/1 Ragu Printable
- 2 $0.50/1 Wishbone Printable
- FREE Gerber Formula (value $12)
- Gerber check $3.50
- Publix $3 off Huggies diapers (not jumbo pack) from baby club
- Publix BOGO - Buy Huggies diaper get wipes free $2.43
- $0.75/1 Huggies wipes manu
- FREE Big Pak Huggies diapers $19.99 exp 3/31/12
- $1/1 Craisins from March Disney Family Fun Magazine
- 4 $0.55/1 Earth's Best item (received from emailing them and telling them how much I love their products)

Coupon savings: $60.77

Total paid after taxes: $15.55

83% Savings! :D