Using FREE Coupons Efficiently - Kroger 10/31

 
Not to toot my own horn or anything. HA! But I think I did really well yesterday at Kroger. Saved 68%, including laundry detergent, meat, produce, and K-cups! :)

So you all might know that Kroger is having a HUGE mega event sale, seriously I bought 30 items and still might go back for more.

Also you might see that I just bought coffee, but this time it was for the hubbs. I also stocked up on some stuff for baking this holiday season. :)

BTW have y'all checked out Coupons.com recently? There is a coupon for a FREE Playtex 2-pk Pacifiers with ANY Bottle purchase. Always check the clearance section when you have a coupon like this. I have scored AWESOME deals with these types of coupons and then I save them for shower gifts. ;)

Also, and this is for my friend more than anyone else really, a coupon for $0.50/1 Dial Hello Kitty Bar Soap! :D

So here is what I got:

***My daughter is seriously cute, right? ;)
Anyways Here's the Break down:

Mega Event Items First: (all prices are after Mega savings)

2 Refrigerated Jell-O puddings $1.29 - last minute pruchase
- $1/2 Blinkie found by item or 10/21 SS
= $1.58 or $0.79 each

8 Ronzoni Pastas $0.69
- 4 $1/2 Facebook IP
= $1.52 or $0.19 each

4 Pringles Super Stack Cans Whole Grain 191g $0.99
- 4 $0.75/1 Pringles Whole Grain 180g or larger from 9/9 RP exp 10/31
(HERE's a $0.50/3 IP coupon) = $0.96 or $0.24 each!

8 Carnation Can Milk $0.69
- $0.50/2 from 9/30 RP doubled
= $1.52 or $0.19 each!

2 Nestle Pure Life Water 24 pk $3.49 (this is where my title comes in)
- 2 FREE Product Coupons!
= FREE!!!! :D

2 Farm Rich Appetizers $3.99
- 2 FREE Product Coupons (for review and giveaway so stay tuned! :])
= FREE!!!! :D

7 Green Giant canned Veggies $0.49
= $3.43

2 Skintimate Shaving Gels $1.50
- $1.50/2 IP
= $1.50 or $0.75 each!

2 Edge Shaving Gels $1.50
- $1.50/2 IP
= $1.50 or $0.75 each!

1 Donut House K-Cups $6.29 - No Coupons Used

2 All Laundry Detergent $2.99 - Not my usual brand but we are trying since it's always so cheap - anyone have any opinions on it?
- $2/2 from 9/30 RP
= $3.98 or $1.99 each!

= 40 items total! :D So it took $20 off for Mega Savings! :)

BTW a great filler item that I thought about getting but actually am pretty stocked up on right now is, Campbell's Condensed Soups for $0.69, use this $0.40/3 or this one and get them for $0.42 per can if your store doubles! Another GREAT deal I saw is the Progresso Recipe Starters, they will be $1.49 after mega sale and $0.49 after THIS $0.50/1 IP coupon! :D

Other Stuff:

Gala Apples @ $1/lb
2.80 lbs = $2.80

Diet Coke and Mountain Dew 20 oz 2/$2.50
= $2.50

2 half gallon Kroger Chocolate Milk $0.99 (2-day sale that ended yesterday)
= $1.98

4 loaves Kroger Bread $0.88 (also on 2-day sale)
$3.52 (I like to buy them at this price and then freeze them :])

Asparagus @ $2.49/lb
$1.14 lbs = $2.84

Pineapple $1.99

Fresh Selections Classic Salad $2.99

4 Gwaltney Hotdogs $0.88
- 4 $0.45/1 from 9/30 SS doubled
= FREE!!! :D

4 Gwaltney Bologna $0.88
- 4 $0.45/1 from 9/30 SS doubled
= FREE!!! :D

2 Kroger Chili Seasonings $0.69
= $1.38

Kroger value Russet Potatoes $1.68
= $0.17 per pound!

Total Before Coupons: $87.34
Total After Coupons + Tax: $48.77
Total Savings: $100.98!!

Total Percentage Saved: 68%!!!


I'm pretty proud of this trip. Not trying to toot my own horn or anything. This Mega Event goes until this Saturday, so print and clip those coupons and get to shopping! :D

Wordless Wednesday: Halloween Edition + Linky

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Sweet Pea's Christmas List: Linking Up with Toddle Along Tuesday


Sweet Pea's Bday is December 9th so Christmas and Birthday presents kind of run together. If we thought about it when we planned to have her, we would have probably planned when her birthday was a little better. We don't mean for them to get mixed together, they just kind of do. We don't have time to completely recover her birthday and then Christmas comes.

Her first Christmas she was only 2 weeks old, so we didn't worry about Christmas presents PLUS it snowed...in Georgia...her first Christmas. ♥ Last Christmas, we didn't buy her that much because we knew others would and she wouldn't know the difference. Is that bad? And she wouldn't have had time to enjoy Santa stuff anyways.

This year, all that changes. We still aren't going crazy with the gifts. We are buying her a big present this year and we are making sure she is going to have time to enjoy it, but besides that these are some ideas maybe for others. *wink*wink*



1 - Carter's 2-piece pajamas: Sweet Pea needs pajamas and loves Elephants and Daddy would get a kick out of these.

2 - Classic Disney Princess Rapunzel Doll: $10 yesterday at DisneyStore.com. PLUS FREE Shipping so I snagged it for her. (shhh) But she does love Rapunzel. She also loves Leaf Frog but with Scout and friends not the frogs, Elmo and Cookie Monster, and Curious George.

3 - Laugh & Learn Apptivity Case for iPad devices: She loves playing with our iPhones and the iPad. Issue? She can get rough with them at times. Especially with the iPad. I love for her to play with it because it has educational games and can keep her entertained in a tough spot. And Fisher Price made this awesome toy.

4 - Rapunzel Classic Doll Collection 5pc Accessory Set: $8 yesterday at DisneyStore.com. PLUS FREE Shipping. I snagged it too.

5 - Little Tikes Deluxe 3-1 Tricycle - Girls: We are buying her this awesome cool 3-1 tricycle. This is going to be her big gift. Love the idea of handles and straps while she is young and that it converts!

6 -Disney Princess Toddler Helmet Value Pack: Everyone needs a helmet! :)

7 - Rapunzel Jewelry Box: And I did not buy this jewelry box, but saw it when I was getting pictures for this post. I just love it. But she may be a little young for it.

8 - Minnie Mouse Beauty Set: I also bought a Minnie Mouse Beauty Set for her yesterday, although it's not pictured. :)

{Edit - Add} 9. I also love this Disney Princess Sweat Suit outfit too. ♥ Found at DisneyStore.com in Disney Parks section.

So my question is for you, what do you plan on getting your little one? Also if you or your child's birthday is close to Christmas, how do you avoid smushing them together?

Scream! Cheese Swirl Brownies

Scream Cheese Swirl Brownies Recipe


I've told y'all how I'm a Hamburger Helper/Stouffer's Lasagna kind of cook. Well this Betty Crocker Recipe is seriously right up my alley. Yes it uses a box mix (the HORROR!) but it gives it a new twist. PLUS, it is great for the Holiday, you could change the colors for any other Holiday (pastel colors for Easter, Red/ Pink for Valentine's, Red/ Green for Christmas) but also it isn't scary. And I have a munchkin who is a little sensitive so finding recipes that went with Halloween, were easy to make, AND weren't scary was a hard task. And cream cheese makes everything yummier.


What You Need:
4oz each cream cheese, softened (from 8 oz package)
1 egg
3 tablespoons sugar
4 drops red food color
4 drops yellow food color
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 box (1 lb 2.4 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme Premium brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box

What You Do:
1 - Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. In small bowl, beat filling ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Set aside.

2 - Make brownie batter as directed on box. Spread 3/4 of brownie batter in pan. Spoon filling by tablespoonfuls evenly onto brownie batter. Spoon remaining brownie batter over filling. For marbled design, pull knife through batter and filling in wide curves; turn pan and repeat, if desired.

3 - Bake 40 to 44 minutes or until toothpick inserted 1 inch from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely at room temperature, about 1 1/2 hours. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until chilled. For brownies, cut with plastic knife into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

This recipe can be found HERE along with many other good ones plus other money saving coupons (and you all know how much I love coupons). :)

Chris Mann (The Voice) - New Album! - Review

I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own.
 
Although I have an intense passion for music, I don't usually express it on my blog. I was in choir for seven years. So I love music with strong vocals. I was given the opportunity to review this album before it hits store, and being a music lover I jumped at the opportunity to participate.



I have honestly never heard of Chris Mann. Is that terrible? Have I been living under a rock? He was a contestant on The voice and what is so cool about that is, you can hear Christina Aguilera on "Blower's Daughter". "Blowers Daughter" is off Chris' new album, Roads, available in stores and online October 31st. Which you will be able to buy on iTunes and Amazon.
First of all, I would just like to say, I think Chris Mann is adorable. Just look at him. *SWOON* Anyways, what makes me bat my eyes at him even more is his sweet, sultry voice. But look at me gushy. I'm acting like I'm in high school or something. I really love listening to his music. And when I say love, I mean he is now a regular music in my playlist. You can now officially call me a Mann Fan!

So my question to my readers is, could you imagine how being on this show changed his life? He was just a contestant and whether he won or not, he signed a record deal. How amazing is that?

****Disclosure: This is a review post from One2One Network. I was provided with a copy of the album and I am eligible for a prize drawing. All opinions stated are my own. To view my full disclosure, please go HERE. Thanks!****