Nanny to Mommy

Hello everyone! Happy Labor Day. I hope you all get to be lazy! ;)   I had a very FUN, long weekend. My mom watched Sweet Pea (her first time spending the night at her house) and the Hubby and I went to DRAGON*CON! We only got to go Saturday but it was a BLAST! There were TONS of people and I think I'm coming down with something now but it was totally worth it. This trip is actually from Friday and Hubby went shopping for me. I am so proud. :)   Just realized Hubby did forget the Skippy Peanut Butter. And he forgot a rain check. I missed the Publix sale on this and now Kroger's and I need peanut butter. :/       Here is what he got:

4 Brawny 1ct Paper Towels 50% off
- 4 $1/1 package IPs from Facebook (NLA) = $0.84 MONEY MAKER

10 Dial Handsoap $0.88
- 10 $0.35/1 from 8/19 RP = $1.80 or $0.18 each

1 Hershey's Pleasure 2/$6
- $2/1 from 8/19 SS = $1

Fresh Selection Garden Salad (Em Discount)
= $1.35

4 StayFree pads @ $1.99
- 4 $2/1 from 8/26 SS = $0.04 MM!

Total OOP = $4.55
Total Savings = $35.73
Saved 91%! So how did you do?

I think I did pretty good even if I do say so myself! :) I wanted to get the Brach's candy but they were CLEANED out and it was only the second day of the sale! Also on the way home, there was a crazy car accident and this guy tried to run and people chased him down and beat him up then a person had to be pulled out of the car and put on a stretcher. We had to stop short to avoid missing it, that's how close we were. Crazy stuff and I hope everyone was okay.

Anyways, my dear friend took me to Publix and we took that babies. It was...interesting...

So here's what I got:

4 Chips Ahoy Cookies BOGO $2.99 - 4 $1/1 Stocking Spree Home Mailer - 2 $1/2 IP = FREE
Bananas 2.53lb @ $0.69/lb - $1 produce from Baby Club = $0.75
2 Huggies Pull-Ups $9.99 (reg price) - 2 FREE coupons from emailing companies (everyone can do this!) - 2 $2 off Publix from in-store ad = $4 overage! :)
4 Yoplait Kids Yogurts 4ct 2/$4 - 2 $2/2 from Better Meals Happen at Home email - 4 $0.35/1 8/5 GM insert doubled = $1.20 or $0.30 each or $0.08 a cup! :)
2 Aquafresh toothpastes 10/$10 - 2 $1 Target IPs = FREE
1 Armour Turkey Meatballs BOGO $4.99 = $2.50
Publix Whole Milk $2.99 - $1 dairy from Baby Club  = $1.99

Total before taxes = $2.42
Total savings = $52.71

Total percentage saved = 96% SAVINGS! That's crazy! :)

So how did you do?

So another week down. I still have my FREEbie Friday list to get up for you all and I have some awesome giveaways coming up that I am SUPER excited about. And if you have been following my posts on Facebook then you already know who they are from! Anyways, today's Kroger trip was awesome. The kiddos feel asleep in the car on the way there so Hubby stayed in the car with them and I get everything I wanted, still talked to the cashier and a friendly shopper, and finished in record time. Funny how different a shopping trip can be when you don't have any little ones with you.


Anyways, on to the Savings! I didn't get a picture of this trip because once again the little ones devoured my attention but that's okay because they are more important...no offense. Today I shopped the Mega Event and the 3 day sale. I'm pretty excited when they have their 3 day sale. I stock up on bread until the next one! So here's how I did:

4 Kroger bread $0.88 = $3.16 (em discount)
2 Starbucks Coffee $7.99 (Terrible Price but we needed) - $2/2 IP (NLA) = $13.98
Fresh Selections Salad (Large Bag) $2.99 = $2.69 (em discount)
Mega Event Items:
2 Progresso Recipe Starters $1.49 - 2 $0.50/1 IP doubled = $0.98
2 Tennessee Pride 20 ct Sausage biscuits $5.49 - 2 $1/1 IP = $8.98
2 Smart Balance Butter $1.88 - 1 BOGO IP (mystery coupon, you may get something different)- 1 $1.75 IP = $0.13 for two! or $0.07 each
4 Huggies baby wipes $1.49 - 4 $0.50 8/12 SS doubled = $1.96
4 Smart Balance milk $1.99 - 4 $1.50 8/5 SS = $1.96
2 Bisquick Shake n Pour $1.45 - 2 $0.50/1 IP = $0.90
2 Mott's for Tots $1.88 - 2 $1/1 IPs (NLA) = $1.76
1 French's Dijon Mustard $1.49 - $1/1 IP = $0.49
1 French's Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce $1.49 - $0.50/1 doubled = $0.49

Total before taxes = $37.48
Total Savings = $58.25

61% Savings! :D

About $1.38 an item, not bad if I do say so myself! :)

So I have a 20 month old as of yesterday! I still can't believe with each month going by how big she is and how much she can do. She is absolutely amazing. I love her so much. Time seems to go by so fast with children.


So yesterday we also went to Kroger. It started raining while we were in the store and not only did me, hubby, and sweet pea go but we also had my friend's daughter (who I take care of) with us as well. So getting all the groceries in the car and the two little ones was a big ordeal. So we only saved 45% but this was our time to get things we needed like produce and dairy items. I also needed paper products as well because my HUGE stockpile of toilet paper was depleted. I also didn't manage to snap a picture because we were trying to get both little ones in the house and everything put away before my in-laws came over for dinner. But here is the break down of what I bought:

Kroger Napkins = $1.67
Bounty Paper Towels $5.99 x 2 - 2 $1 coupons = $9.98
Powerade $0.59 x 15 - 5 B2G1 FREE coupons = $5.90 or $0.39 each
Kroger Whole Milk = $2.50
Tennessee Pride Sausage Biscuits $6.99 x 2 - 2 $1 IPs = $11.98
Fresh Express Garden Salad - $0.40 coupon from mailer = $2.29
Cucumbers x 2 = $1
Charmin 12 pk Toilet Paper $5.99 x 2 - 2 $1 = $9.98
Kroger Tuna x 4  = $3
Kroger Bacon Bits x 2 = $3.97
Kroger shredded cheese x 2 - $0.70/2 coupon from mailer = $6.72
Kroger sliced cheese - $0.40/1 from mailer = $2.10
Stayfree pad 2/$4 - $2 from 7/22 SS = FREE
Rubbermaid Sandwich Kits $5.99 x 2 - $1.50 IPs = $8.98
Kroger bread = $1
Kroger Large Eggs = $2.69

Total after coupons = $64.25
Total Saved = $57.30

53% savings. Over budget but got things to help save money in the future like the sandwich kits so hubby can bring his lunch. :) Going to also try and submit for this P&G rebate, I think I bought enough. :/ Remember, we get an employee discount. The mailer coupons are from the Kroger home mailers that everyone can get when you sign up for a Kroger Plus Card. Each mailer comes with different coupons specifically for your family's needs.

So how did you do? Please post your link below! :D

I am so glad I don't have to worry about back to school shopping yet, although I am noticing some great deals. Still no car which is coming to a point where I might pull my hair out. Just kidding. But it has been giving me time to get my trips together and getting everything at once so I save money on gas.

So this is what I got:


***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.***

2 Smucker's Uncrustables - BOGO $2.95
  2 $1/1 IPs (NLA) = $0.95 for two or $0.48 each
3 Bird's Eye Steamfresh - 50% off priced at $1.99
  $1/3 IP = $1.99 or $0.66 each
3 Bird's Eye Steamfresh - 50% off priced at $2.45
 $1/3 IP = $2.68 or $0.89 each
4 Yoplait Yogurts - 20/$10
  2 $0.50/2 IP (NLA?) = FREE
2 Mott's For Tots Juice - 3/$6
  2 $1/1 IPs = $2 or $1 each
Bananas - 1.67 lb @ $0.69/lb
  $0.50 of produce (doubled) wyb 2 Kettle Cooked Chips tear pad = $0.15
2 Lay's Kettle Cooked Chips - 2/$6
  $1/2 Manu and $2/2 Publix = $3 or $1.50 each
2 Mott's applesauce 6 pk - 3/$5
  $1.10/2 IP (NLA) = $2.23 or $1.12 each
4 Skinny Cow candies - BOGO $4.26
  $1.50/2 from 7/29 RP = $2.76 or $1.38 each
Mott's Snack & Go - $2.79
  FREE wyb 2 6 pk Publix IP coupon (NLA)
8 Progressive Soup - 4/$6
  8 $1 off Publix tear pad = $4 or $0.50 each
8 Wishbone Salad Dressings - BOGO $2.65
  $0.40/2 7/29 RP = $7.40 or $0.92 each
8 Ragu Sauces - BOGO $2.19
  $0.25/2 7/29 RP = $1.69 or $0.85 each
4 Kraft Velveeta - BOGO $2.35
  = $4.70
2 Beechnut Fruities - $0.99 (reg price)
  2 $0.75/1 IPs = $0.48 or $0.24 each

Used $5 off $50 Kroger and $5 off $30 Publix coupons.

Total Spent = $33.92, Total Saved = $95.75, Total Savings = 74%!

So let's hear how you did:
(You can post your shopping trips from ANYWHERE not just Publix, I would love to know where the hot deals are. :] )

I am sorry to have been gone for a while and then come back and be all business BUT we have been without internet. And it has been a PAIN to get fixed. Hubby got a new phone and since we no longer have unlimited data, we wanted to make sure wi-fi was working at our house. Somehow the whole network got messed up and we had no x-box live (hubby was going through withdrawals lol) and I had no laptop... :(



Anywho. I went to Kroger and Publix this week. No picture because I forgot. But I still have my weekly totals and this time I have included links to the printables and/or insert dates so you can make sure to score the deals too.

Make sure to input a link to your totals in the widget below! :D

Kroger:
(We had to buy hotdog buns and chips for dinner at my in-laws tonight, they are paying us back so I didn't include that in my totals.)
5 Stayfree @ 2/$4 = FREE (used 5 $2 off from 722 ss)
2 Tennessee Pride Sausage Biscuits at $6.99 = $11.98 (used 2 $1 off IPs)
9 Beechnut Fruities @ $0.99 = $3.16 (used 4 $1/2 from mail in rebate and 1 $0.75/1 IP)
2 Fresh Selections Garden Salad Blends @ $1.79 = $3.22
Kroger Bread @ $1 = $0.90
Yoplait Go-Gurts @ $1.99 = $1.99

Total before coupons and em discount = $39.46
Total without Tax after coupons = $21.25
(Recipe says 46% Savings - in the future I will remember to do separate orders for other people's groceries)

Publix:

2 Lay's Kettle Cooked Chips @ 2/$6 = $3 (Used $1/2 from Pepsico 7/22 and $2/2 Publix Stocking Spree home mailer)
2 Juicy Juice Fruitifuls @ BOGO $3.25 = $1.25 or $0.63 each (Used 2 $1/1 Fruitifuls IP)
Bananas 1.59/lb @ .69/lb = $0.10 (Used $0.50 produce WYB 1 Lay's Kettle Cooked Chips tear pad)
2 Papermate Pro Pen @ 2/$1 = -$1 (Used 2 $1 off Papermate from Target.com)
3 Kellogg's poptarts @ 3/$5 = $3 or $1 each (Used $1/3 TQ from Target.com and $1/3 7/29 RP)
2 Eggo Waffle @ BOGO $2.37 = $2.37
Publix Whole Milk @ $3.29 = $0.54 (Used $2 off dairy WYB 3 poptarts from in-store flyer and $0.75 off milk WYB 2 eggo waffles from same flyer - coupons did not state can not be used with any other offers)

Total before coupons = $22.01
Total after Coupons and tax = $9.81

Total Savings =$23.48 (71% Savings!)

I'm sorry I was behind on this totals post. Life has been busy and chaotic lately and I will update more on that later. Anyways. I am still without a car so I am still relying on my husband for transportation. And like I have said before, shopping with him is a NIGHTMARE! LOL. He did do better this time than he has done in the past.

Okay, done with the gushing. :D

So today I finally went to Publix. I did the spectators chair and blanket P&G rebate deal. I also got some things that we just plain needed (no coupons and not on sale but YES Publix brand). I am also going to go over (again) my $50 a week budget as I want to go to Kroger and get the $1.99/lb chicken ($1.79/lb at my hubby's store). So, anyways, here's how I did at Publix:  



  2 New York Texas Toast 50% off at $2.75 = $2.75 3 Birds Eye Voila BOGO @ $5.49 - 3 $3 off IPs = -0.76 Weight Watchers Ice Cream BOGO @ $5.39 - $1/1 IP = $1.70 Publix Whole Milk $3.29 - $1 dairy product (PQ baby club) - $0.75 ANY milk IP = $1.54 2 Fresh Express salad blends BOGO @ $3.99 - $1/2 PQ = $2.99 ($1.50 each) California White Seedless Grapes $1.99/lb = $4.22 Bananas $0.69/lb = $1.44 6 Uncle Bens Rice BOGO $1.49 - 2 $1/3 IPs = $2.47 or $0.41 each 2 Uncle Bens rice cups 5/$5 - B3G1 Manu = FREE 3 Donut House K-Cups 2/$12 - 3 $2 IPs = $12 or $4 each OR $0.33 per k-cup! Publix Sugar = $3.29 (UGH!) *Pampers Cruisers $25.99 - $10 manu - $5 PQ = $10.99 *Pampers wipes (free with Pampers box diaper purchase) - $1 TQ - $1 manu = -$2 *Crest Pro Health Mouth wash $4.29 - $0.50 manu - $0.75 PQ = $2.54 Boxed envelopes = $2.99 (UGH!)

Total after Tax = $48.94 Total Savings = $77.58
61% SAVINGS! NOT BAD! :D
*Qualified for the Spectators Mail In Rebate.

So as some of you may know, we bought a 2005 Saturn VUE from Car Max. But it was a DUD! UGH! It has been very annoying dealing with this but since it was under the week (yes, week) return policy and 30 day warranty, we just returned it. The transmission was shot and a few other things messed up. So my husband is back to be my chauffeur (he has a manual and I can only drive an automatic). This week I went over budget but not by much and I did get things we desperately needed (cheese and dog food). Doesn't it seem that you run out of everything at once? I went to my trusty Publix and Kroger stores. Things didn't go as I planned at Kroger but I believe that was because my husband was annoyed by the whole process at that point. Any who, here is the break down of my shopping trips:



Went to Publix first (brought my trusty reusable bags):

4 Kraft Ranch Anything Dressing BOGO @ $2.85 = -$0.30 (2 $1/2 TQ & 4 $1/1 Manu)
2 Purina Busy Bones BOGO @ $3.49 = -$2.51 (2 $2 PQ & 2 $1/1 Manu)
4 Gerber Graduates crunchies and 3 puffs @ 4/$7 =$3.25 or $0.46 each ($2 off $12 TQ & 7 $0.50/1 Manu)
3 Dial Antibacterial Hand Soap @ 10/$10 = $0.40 (1 $0.50 TQ & 3 $0.35/1 Manu)
32 lb bag Purina Dog Chow (not pictured) @$17.99 = $15.99 ($2 off PQ)
2 Sargento Sliced Cheese @ 2/$5 =  $2.45 ($1/2 PQ & $0.50/1 plus $0.55/1 Manu)
Dozen Publix Large Grade Eggs @ $1.59 = FREE (FREE TQ)

Total spent = $22.47
Total Savings = $49.44


Then we headed to Kroger:

Kroger Fruit Bars @ $2 = FREE (coupon b/c #imabzzagent)
Kroger brand Swiffer pads @ $3.59
Kroger Pizza @ $3.99 = FREE (coupon b/c #imabzzagent)
2 Tennessee Pride Sausage biscuits @ $7.49  = $14.33 ($1/1 IP manu & $0.55/1 manu)
2 Kroger shredded cheese @ $2.19 = $3.68 ($0.70/2 Kroger mailer)
Bananas @ $0.57/lb = $0.82
2 Fresh Selections Salad @ $1.79 = $3.58
2 Kroger Croutons @ 10/$10 = $2
Kroger sliced cheese @ $1.79 = $1.39 ($0.40/1 Kroger home Mailer)
Dial Hand Soap @ 10/$10 = $1 (forgot to use $0.35/1 but did get Saving Star $0.50)

Mega Savings:
4 Huggies wipes @ $1.99 = $3.96 or $0.99 each (4 $0.50/1 Manu)
2 Ritz crackers @ $2.19 (last minute buy because I couldn't find the M&Ms) = $4.38
3 Original Cheerios @ $1.99 = $2.97 or $0.99 each (3 $1/1 Manus)
1 Skintimate Shave Gel @ $1.97 = $1.42 ($0.55/1 Manu from Kroger Mailer)

Did get $2 Catalina and 102 Fuel Points. Also Remember we get an employee discount.

Total Spent =$40.85
Total Savings = $34.56

TOTAL FOR BOTH: $63.32 ($13.32 OVER Budget)
TOTAL SAVINGS FOR BOTH: $84

TOTAL PERCENTAGE SAVED: 57%

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!

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

- Tide 100ml - $11.99 - $2 off coupon (needed)
- Tide Stain Release 10 ct - $3.99 - Publix coupon FREE WYB Tide and $1 off manu
- 2 Tennessee Pride Biscuits 12 ct - $5.59 - 2 $0.55 off (needed for the hubby)
- 2 Ramen Noodles 6 ct - $1.19 (hubby asked for)
- 2 Veveeta Skillets - BOGO @ $2.49 - 2 $.050 off doubled
- Mt. Olive Sweet Relish - $1.10 (needed)
- 2 Ken's Lite Ranch salad dressing - BOGO @ $3.55 (needed salad dressing and this was cheaper than store brand)
- BOX of Pampers Baby Dry - $25.99 - $10 off manu and $5 off store (hubby says I can only buy diapers now if I can get them for free...lol)
I also used the Target coupon for $10 gift card WYB $50 worth of groceries. Publix gave me $10 off.

OOP: 28.80, Saved: $46.33

62% SAVINGS! :D