Walgreens shopping day

My Walgreens shopping day was not too bad but I did learn about fillers. When you receive RR (register rewards) from Walgreens, they will only allow you to use 1 coupon per item. So, this is where the fillers come in. I had to go to two different Walgreens but the total was $36.04 and I paid $10.04. (I have a $2 RR left over so $12.04 - 2 = $10.04 ;)

First Walgreens Transaction
Pantene, Herbal Essence or Aussie Hair products 2/$7 = $2RR
Nivea body wash $3.99 = $2 RR
Advil 24 count $2.99 = $1 RR
Total $13.98
   $3.00/2 Pantene product coupon
   $1.00 Nivea coupon
   $1.00 Advil coupon (found here)
OOP $10.17
$2, $2, $1 RR


Second Walgreens First Transaction
Pantene, Herbal Essence or Aussie Hair products 2/$7 = $2RR
Snickers $2.49 = $.50 RRTotal $9.49

   $3.00/2 Pantene product coupon
   $1.50 Mars coupon

   $2.00 RR

OOP $3.80$2, $.50 RR


Second Walgreens Second Transaction

Nivea body wash $3.99 = $2 RR

Total $3.99

  $2.00 RR
OOP $2.33
$2 RR


Second Walgreens Third Transaction
Pumpkins 2/$1 or $.59 each (Fillers)
Glade Lasting Impressions $6.99
Total $8.58

   $3.00 Glade coupon 
   $1.00 Walgreens Glade coupon
   $2.00 RR

   $0.50 RR   $1.00 RR

OOP $1.71

I have $2 RR for next time and I still have 1 Nivea body wash coupon left :D

CVS shopping trip

 There are several deals out there for CVS, but to really save, you have to buy only what you need... and this is what we needed this week :)

Total bill was $35.95 and I paid $8.38. I had the $2.00 extra CVS bonus and an extra $4.00 and $.99 buck
Here was my scenario:

First Transaction

Schick Quattro for Men or Women razors 1ct or cartridges 4ct $8.99 = $4 Ecb (limit 1)

Buy 2 Aveno lotions = $7.00 Ecb

Total $11.97

   $4.00 coupon Schick cartridge

   $2.00 bonus

   $4.00 extra
OOP $2.82

$4.00 and $7.00 Ecb

Second Transaction

Schick Quattro Razor $8.99

$2.00 coupon Schick razor

$7.00 Ecb

OOP $.17

$4.00 Ecb

Third Transaction

Schick Quattro Razor $8.99

Pringles 4/$6.00
$1.00/4 coupon Pringles

$4.00 Ecb x 2

OOP $6.42

I clip most of my coupons from http://www.coupons.com

CVS: Free $2.00 ExtraBucks

How about an extra $2.00, and all you have to do is have your card. Go to CVS website and make a pledge to get your $2.00 in extra bucks. How easy is that?

Coupon crazy

I've started clipping coupons and I'm addicted. I catch myself always trying to find the cheapest deal or whatever I can get for free. My bathroom and pantry is completely stocked and I'm working on my kitchen. I hope to start posting more hints and ideas soon. :)

Birthdays Made With Love Fundraiser

BMWL is selling Valentine cookie cakes and cookie bouquets. All proceeds go to provide a free cake to a foster child on their birthday. For more information visit Birthdays Made With Love Fundraiser.

Left over cake

If your like me, you always have that little bit of cake left over from leveling. We would always just eat it but, have you tried making cake balls with it? I've tried this recipe with just regular cake and it was great!

Red Velvet Cake Balls
http://www.bakerella.com/red-velvet-cake-balls/
I first tasted these two years ago at a Christmas party and immediately had to have the recipe. It’s based on a mix, but I imagine you can follow the same directions substituting from scratch cake and frosting (I’ll try that one day). You can also try it with other cake combinations.

Red Velvet Cake Balls
1 box red velvet cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)
1 can cream cheese frosting (16 oz.)
1 package chocolate bark (regular or white chocolate)
wax paper

1. After cake is cooked and cooled completely, crumble into large bowl.
2. Mix thoroughly with 1 can cream cheese frosting. (It may be easier to use fingers to mix together, but be warned it will get messy.)
3. Roll mixture into quarter size balls and lay on cookie sheet. (Should make 45-50. You can get even more if you use a mini ice cream scooper, but I like to hand roll them.)
4. Chill for several hours. (You can speed this up by putting in the freezer.)
5. Melt chocolate in microwave per directions on package.
6. Roll balls in chocolate and lay on wax paper until firm. (Use a spoon to dip and roll in chocolate and then tap off extra.)

I also only melt a few pieces of chocolate bark at a time because it starts to cool and thicken. It’s easier to work with when it’s hot.