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As most of you know I am a proud member of Bzz Agent and recently I was fortunate enough to be invited to review Green Mountain Fair Trade coffee.



First of all the coffee is a little strong but a GREAT pick-me-up. And I am excited that right now you can score an awesome deal at Kroger on Green Mountain Fair Trade coffee 12 ct K-cups!
Here's the deal:
Green Mountain Coffee 12 ct K-cups $6.49
Catalina Deal: Buy 2, Get a $2 off your next shopping order catalina
Buy 2 and Use 2 $1/1 IP Facebook coupons found HERE or $1/1 for Natural found HERE
Total after coupon & catalina: $8.98 or $4.49 each OR $0.37 PER K-CUP!


PLUS Score a FREE gift! Just enter the code you get at checkout HERE. Some people have reported getting a $10 Kroger gift card!

The reason why Green Mountain has changed to Green Mountain Fair Trading, is because they are simply that. Fair Traders. Now let's take a moment to think about what that means:

Definition of Fair Trading according to First Fair Trade Town, USA:

"Fair Trade is a tool for reducing poverty in developing nations. It's a form of trade that builds equitable and long-term partnerships between producers in developing regions of the world and consumers in the north. Fair Trade guarantees many things including the following.

Producers receive a minimum set price for their goods, financial and technical support, healthy and safe working conditions, economic development of their communities, and educational opportunities for their children.

Consumers receive excellent products plus the peace of mind that comes with knowing they are actively addressing poverty, preserving the environment, and promoting an end to child labor.

The planet receives a chance at health and healing since Fair Trade actively promotes sustainable farming techniques, biodiversity, and bird and animal habitat preservation."

Grace Potter and Michael Franti are helping spread the word about how important Fair Trade is through source trips and right now if you visit Green Mountain's Facebook Page, you can get an idea of what they are doing by watching LIVE-STREAMING of their concerts.

Now that you know a little more about Fair Trading, what are your thoughts? Are you going to make an effort to buy products that are produced through Fair Trading? Do you want companies to have to prove their Fair Trading status on their labels? Please share you thoughts on the topic.

Seriously how strange is this weeks haul? It's such a random mixture. A few things you must know:

1. We had plans to go out to eat with my in-laws so my husband took me to Publix.
2. It wasn't our normal Publix and they don't take Target as a competitor.
3. I had a $5/$40 Publix coupon that expired TODAY and I couldn't let it go to waste.
4. I thought we would be going before we ate, so I didn't bring any coupons for refrigerated items.

With all that said, I am planning to go again before this sale ends.

So here is what I got:
1 Mott's for Tots 64 oz Apple Juice @ BOGO $3.15
- $1/1 coupon found in box of Pampers
= $0.58

3 Peter Pan Peanut Butter @ BOGO $3.29
= $4.94 or $1.65 each


4 Advil Pain Relievers 50 ct. $4.99
- 2 $5/2 Publix Green Advantage Flyer
- 4 $2/1 peelie coupons on box (this store is NOT very couponed :])
= $1.96 or $0.49 each (I really needed these regardless if the peelie was on them)

8 Campbell's Great for cooking soups @ 10/$10
- 2 $2/4 Best Meals Happen at Home Publix email
- 2 $1/4 IP from Spaghetti-Os Facebook page (Here's a $0.40/3 Campbell's Condensed "Great for Cooking" soups)
= $2 or $0.25 each

4 Ragu sauces (these things are HUGE) @ BOGO $3.39
- 2 $1.50/2 Best Meals Happen at Home Publix email
= $3.78 or $0.95 each!

2 Beechnut stage 4 Fruities $0.99
- 2 $1/1 ANY Beechnut Stage 4 product IPs (reset)
= FREE

Subtotal: $43.24
- $5/$40 Publix coupon (mailed)

Order Total before taxes: $8.24

With Taxes: $10.19

Total Percentage Saved: 88%!!! :D

So how did you do? At the bottom of this post is a place for you to show your own brag worthy purchases! If you don’t have a blog or vlog, feel free to leave a comment on this post letting me know how you did shopping this week!

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I'm playing catch up today. My friend and I planned to go out to eat then to Publix and then back to my house to watch a movie with the little ones. We didn't watch the movie but still a lot of fun was had by all. The girls never want to stay in the carts anymore. So they were terrorizing the store. But they are allowed since they are almost 2, right? I did get to do the P&G Bakeware rebate as well. Saved a total of $146.89. :)

Anyways, Saturday I went to the North Georgia State Fair with my in-laws. SO MUCH FUN! Hubby couldn't go which I am REALLY bummed about. We were gone all day. Then last night I stayed up to late trying to play catch up on house work.

 

We met Junior & Willie from Swamp People. Too cool, right? :)

Here is a link-up. I will get a FULL break down with coupons of my shopping trip for y'all. But right now just add your brag post or comment on how you did this week and I will get you updated as soon I get a chance to breathe. :)

*****EDIT:*****

So Here is the break down. Remember you have until Wednesday to get most of these deals. :) Note: My Publix accepts Target, Kroger, and Ingles as competitors. They double coupons and do half price bogo. They also accept money off coupons with boho coupons as long as the coupon doesn't say cannot combine offers per their coupon policy. Target and Kroger are also this way.

First Transaction:

12 Weight Watchers Entrees @ 10/$5
- $5/12 (manu mailed from Kroger) - Here's a $4/10 IP and $3/10 IP
- 2 B5G1 Publix Coupon from Yellow Ad Flyer (exp 10/12/12)
- 2 $2/4 Target IP
= $11 or $0.92 each

8 Totino's Pizza @ 10/$10
- 2 B3G1 FREE Publix IP from Best Meals Happen at Home email
- 2 $1/4 IP (NLA?)
- 2 $1/3 Make Your Home Italian Tonight Publix in store coupon or IP (exp 10/13/12)
= $2 or $0.25 each

2 Stouffer's Family Size Entrees @ $3.99
- 2 $1.50/1 IP
= $4.98 or $2.49 each

2 Cascadian Farm Frozen Veggies @ $2.49 (reg price)
- $2/2 Publix IP from Best Meals Happen at home email
- 2 $0.85/1 IPs (or Here's a $0.75/1)
= $1.28 or $0.64

Publix Whole Milk @ $2.99

3 Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust @ $1.99
- $2/3 Make Your Home Italian Tonight Publix in store coupon or IP (exp 10/13/12)
- 3 $1.25/1 IPs
= $0.22 or $0.07 each

2 Bailey's coffee creamers @ 2/$3
- 2 $0.55/1 IPs
- 2 $1/1 Yellow Advantage Flyer Publix Coupon (exp 10/12/12)
= -$0.10 or $05 MM each!

3 Fresh Express Salad Blends @ 2/$3.99
= $5.98

Publix Shredded Cheese @ $4.99

2 Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt @ BOGO $2.19
- 2 $1/1 IPs (NLA?)
= $0.19 or $0.10 each

Publix Grade A Large Eggs 12 ct @ $1.77

- $5/$30 Publix Coupon (Mailed from my Mom)

Total before taxes = $28.06
Total Savings = $68.97

Second Transaction:

Glad Trash Bags @ $5.99

4 Robitussin @ 5.69 (reg price)
- 2 $5/2 Green Advantage Flyer Publix Coupon (exp 10/31/12)
- 4 $3/1 Robitussin from 10/7 RP (Here's a $1/1)
= $0.76 or $0.19 each

4 Emergen-C 10 ct packets @ $3.99 (reg price) - My Hubby swears by these
- 2 $5/2 Green Advantage Flyer Publix Coupon (exp 10/31/12)
= $5.96 or $1.49 each

Gerber Graduates Yogurt Melts @ 2/$5
- $1/1 IP (found cleaning off my desk and expires 10/14!)
= $1.50

2 Wishbone Salad Dressings @ BOGO $2.65
- 2 $1/1 Publix IPs from Best Meals Happen at Home email
= $0.65 or $0.33 each

8 Beechnut Stage 2 glass jars @ 10/$4
- $1.50/8 Beechnut Publix Baby Club Coupon
- 2 $1/3 IPs
= -$0.30 or almost $0.04 MM each!

Publix Hand Sanitizer @ $0.99
- FREE Publix Baby Club Coupon

8 Chapstick @ $0.99 (reg price)
- 4 $1/2 Publix Green Advantage Flyer
- 4 $1/2 10/7 RP (Here's a $0.55/1 to make them $0.10 MoneyMakers wyb two!)
= FREE ($0.08 MM)

Angel Soft Bath Tissue @ $5.49
- $0.25/1 IP (doubled)
= $4.99 ($0.17 a roll!)

Qualified for P&G Bake Ware Rebate:
(I seriously needed all this makeup because I lost my make up bag some where between my vacation and home.)
Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets @ $2.79 (reg price)
- $0.50/1 (doubled) Bounce from 9/30 P&G
= $1.79

Covergirl Concealer @ $4.29 (reg price)
Covergirl Eyeliner @ $5.49 (reg price)
- 2 $1/1 Green Advantage Flyer Publix Coupon (exp 10/31/12)
- $3/2 Covergirl from 9/30 P&G
= $4.78

Downy Fabric Softener @ $4.49 (reg price)
- $1/1 Downy from 9/30 P&G
= $3.49

2 Cascade Action Pacs @ 4.99
- 2 $1/1 Cascade from 9/30 P&G
= $7.98

2 Covergirl Eye Shadow @ $2.99 (reg price)
- 2 $1/1 Covergirl Green Advantage Flyer (exp 10/31/12)
- $3/2 Covergirl from 9/30 P&G
= $0.98

Covergirl Thick Mascara @ $4.99 (reg price)
Covergirl Powder @ $4.79 (reg price)
- 2 $1/1 Covergirl Green Advantage Flyer (exp 10/31/12)
- $3/3 Covergirl from 9/30 P&G
= $4.78 (Total for P&G rebate: $42.80)

- $5/$30 Publix Coupon Mailed from my Mom

Total before Taxes = $39.77
Total Saved = $77.92

Total Spent of both orders before taxes = $67.83
- with Taxes = $76.68
Total of both orders Savings = $146.89

Total Percentage Saved = 68% (66% after taxes)

And some HIGH value ones at that! Here a few ones I see, I have built you direct links, so just click and print! Hurry too because these are pretty good coupons and won't last long.

$1.50/2 Skintimate Shave Gels or Cremes and $1.50/2 Edge Shave Gels - We usually only get the $0.55/1, so for us that only get doubling up to $0.50, this is an AWESOME coupon.

$0.50/1 any flavor/variety Muir Glen product - Cheap to FREE items at Publix and Kroger after doubling. :)

$1 off Jif Hazelnut Spread - FREE at Wal-Mart

$0.55/1 Cottonelle 9 pack Bathroom Tissue - If this is your brand, then snag this coupon because they are rare. And we LOVE this type in our house.

$3/2 any packages of Starbucks Coffee - Great scenario at Publix

$.75/3 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel - use with the $1/2 Target coupon at Publix next week and they will be $0.42 each if Target is a competitor.

$1 off Gerber yogurt melts snack - Use at Wal-Mart to get them for $1.48 or Publix for $1.50, either way that is a great price!

With my babies, back home, safe and sound.

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. :] )