Target Shopping: 8/3/2018

Jeff went to Target yesterday evening to pick up a few gift card deals after taking youth to an event. Hair care products this week have a $5 gift card deal when you purchase multiples of four.  It does not have to be four of each, it just happened to work well for us with the coupons.

$5 Target Gift Card wyb (4) Hair Care Items

Head & Shoulders Hair Care, 13.5 oz, $5.99

Head & Shoulders Hair Care, 13.5 oz, $5.99

Head & Shoulders Hair Care, 13.5 oz, $5.99

Head & Shoulders Hair Care, 13.5 oz, $5.99

-$4/2 Head & Shoulders products 380 mL/12.8 oz+, or Clinical Solutions, excl trial size, limit (2) coupons, PG 07/29 (exp 8/11)
-$4/2 Head & Shoulders products 380 mL/12.8 oz+, or Clinical Solutions, excl trial size, limit (2) coupons, PG 07/29 (exp 8/11)
Makes them $2.74 after gift card deal.

Pantene Pro-V Hair Care, 17-20 oz, $6.99

Pantene Pro-V Hair Care, 17-20 oz, $6.99

Pantene Pro-V Hair Care, 17-20 oz, $3.49

Pantene Pro-V Hair Care, 17-20 oz, $3.49

-$1 off Pantene product, excl trial size, limit (2) coupons, PG 07/29 (exp 8/11)
-$5/3 Pantene products, excl trial size, limit (2) coupons, PG 07/29 (exp 8/11)
Makes them $2.49 after gift card deal.

Garnier Fructis Hair Care, 10.2-13 oz, $2.99

Garnier Fructis Hair Care, 10.2-13 oz, $2.99

Garnier Fructis Hair Care, 10.2-13 oz, $2.99

Garnier Fructis Hair Care, 10.2-13 oz, $2.99

Makes them $1.74 after gift card deal.

Check out Southern Savers for the current Targets ad and coupon match ups!

Coupon Savings and Paying Off Debt

To encourage myself to cut and use my coupons, I have decided to transfer the money I save from coupons to our credit cards.  Jeff and I have been following Dave Ramsey's plan for two years now after taking Financial Peace University from our church, Cross Way UMC.  Since getting on a budget, we have paid about 73% of our debt, excluding our mortgage.  Today, I transfered another $27.75 to one of our credit cards!!

Proverbs 22:6-7Common English Bible (CEB)

6 Train children in the way they should go;
    when they grow old, they won’t depart from it.
7 The wealthy rule over the poor;
    a borrower is a slave to a lender.

Proverbs 22:15New Living Translation (NLT)

15 A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness,
    but physical discipline will drive it far away.

Love this study note from my bible, "Wisdom is learned, not inherited or innate.  It takes discipline, sometimes physical, to change foolishness into wisdom."  I am thankful we were able to take this class since it has allowed us to get on a budget which in turn will help teach our children the way to handle money.

We were out of stock of Windex and it was also on sale at CVS.  The furniture around the baseboards in the main area of the house is moved around since we are in the process of getting the house painted this week and possibly our tile and grout cleaned and sealed.  The goal is to go around the baseboards prior to moving furniture back into place and clean them this week.

CVS Shopping Trip
3/14/2017

$4 ECB wyb (4) participating Household Cleaners

2 - Windex or Scrubbing Bubbles, $2.99

• -.50/1 Windex product, excl trial size, SS 03/12
• -.50/1 Windex product, excl trial size, SS 03/12

2 - Ziploc storage bags, $2.99

-$1.00 CVS Coupon "Food Storage" via CVS App
-$4.00 ECB coupon from Monday
=$6.46 Total
GET back $4.00 ECB for next trip



I started following Southern Savers many years ago.  I find it nice to have the store advertisements matched to particular coupons.  Using Jenny's blog, I went to Target yesterday to pick up primarily household products such as toilet paper, paper towels, mouthwash, laundry detergent, contact solution, allergy medicine, and a few other odds and ends.  Many of these items were advertised on sale and a few included gift card deals.  Paired with coupons, I was able to save the discounted store price along with my coupons which totaled $26.75!

Target - Tide and Hefty Storage

As mentioned from Southern Savers today, Hefty had a new coupon and when paired with Target cartwheel and the Ibotta App, it made it a pretty good deal!  In her deal, she only purchased three.  I went ahead and purchased four since the printed coupons were $1 / 2.  The Tide were larger bottles for the price, so I was happy about that.  We are now restocked on laundry and storage items. :)

Hefty Deal (view deal on Southern Savers):
(4) Hefty Storage $1.99
-25% off Hefty storage freezer slider bags, quart or gallon or jumbo sizes, Target Cartwheel PRINTABLE

-$1/2 Hefty Slider bags, 12 ct.+ PRINTABLE

-$1/2 Hefty Slider bags, 12 ct.+ PRINTABLE

Total Due: $3.97 (before tax)

Get Back: 

-$2/3 Hefty Slider Bags, 10-ct.+, on same receipt, Ibotta App MOBILE COUPON

Tide:
$5 Target Gift Card wyb Any (2) Household Items Listed
(2) Tide $14.99

• -$2 off Tide detergent, 37 oz+ or PODS, 23 ct.+, excl Simply PRINTABLE

Total Due: $25.98 (before tax)
Get Back: $5 Gift Card

Check out Southern Savers!

Trip to Target after Fun Morning of Bowling with the Family

We all went bowling this morning at Brunswick and had a great time!  Ashlyn enjoyed it more than we expected.  She bowled with Jeff officially until about the third game.  Then she played a little at looking at the vending machines as we finished off our two-hours of bowling.  It was a neat special which was $9.99 per person which included shoes, two-hours of bowling, individual pizza, and small soda.  Jakob bowled pretty well today scoring 70, 55, and 81.  I thought I bowled fairly well and was quite impressed with myself and bowled 126, 133, and 118.  Jeff and Ashlyn bowled together and scored 87, 85, and 106.  (Jeff's last game did not include Ashlyn as much, she start helping me bowl my third game.)

After bowling we went to Target for a few odds and ends for our weekly trip.  I am really working on making things last and only allowing us to really go to Target weekly.  This always helps our overall budget by making myself stick to the plan.

Today we spent $83.44 and saved $34.43 or 29% with all the discounts which were primarily Target savings today.  Not very many manufacturer coupons today that I wanted to match.  Since last week, we are trending approximately a 30% savings at Target.  Make sure to check out Southern Savers this week if you have not done your coupon shopping to match the Target Cartwheel deals, Target coupons, and manufacturer coupons all together!

Friday Finals 7/26/2013

I had a great week coupon shopping!  I finished off a $20 gift card at CVS and spent $4 on lots of supplies at Staples!

CVS 7/26/13 - Saved $59.63

Staples 7/26/13 - Saved $15.39

I went to Target today with the kiddos this morning.  We did pretty good considering the amount we needed and I was able to keep kids entertained as I explored all over the store!  Majority of the items I purchased at Target were either on sale or had a price cut.  I even took a few pictures of product marked on sale or temporary price cut to remind myself to grab coupons.  (I'm not that coupon shopper that brings her entire coupon book to the store.  I plan out my shopping trip ahead of time and pull the needed coupons.  I find it much easier.)

I spent $132.93 and saved $65.44 or 33%.  I do not have a picture from Target, but I will mention to make sure you have connected with Target's new Cartwheel program.  It allows you to save additional money on top of manufacturer and their Target coupons that print!

Overall, for this week we spent $153.86 and saved $140.46 or 48% saved!  My goal is to get back to our weekly trips and continue doing our menu planning because that really helps overall on our budget.

Isn't the Savings Tracker awesome!  Find and track your savings at Southern Savers!

Progresso Soups at Target and Costco

Today, I took the Honda Pilot to Costco to get the tires rotated and balanced.  While I waited I walked around the store.  We needed a few items that we tend to purchase from Costco rather than Target.  I attempt to be careful at Costco because the unit rate on the prices can be higher than the unit rate of the same item at Target or other stores.  For instance, I do not purchase shampoo and conditioner from Costco because I can get it much less at CVS by rolling ECB.

Today I noticed they had Progresso Soups in an 8 pack.  I had just purchased those at Target on sale with coupons.  Costco's price was around $13.  I purchased 8 cans of my choice at $1.49 each which is $11.92.  Then used two coupons for $1.00/4 which brought the cost down to $9.92 before tax and my 5% savings from using a Target debit card.

Pampers Night Time Diapers at Target

Well, we were completely out of night time diapers for Ashlyn.  So I went to Target to pick some more up and went with the Pampers since they were slightly cheaper than the Huggies coupons.  I would have done better if I had paid attention and purchased them earlier in the week when there was a $3.00 coupon.  Oh well, no big deal.  =)

Pampers Night Time Diapers $24.99
-$1 off Pampers boxed diapers (Target coupon), RP 7/29
-$1.50 off Pampers box diapers or pants, excl trial size, PG 7/29
=$22.49+tax

Chobani Yogurts and a Few Other Things

Jeff went to Target yesterday and had a fabulous trip!  He stopped by on his way home from work with the coupons I gave him.  


Here's what he purchased:


3 - Chobani Champions Greek Yogurt, 4 pk, $2.50
-$1 off Chobani Champions Greek yogurt, 4 pk., (Target coupon) PRINTABLE
-$1 off Chobani Champions Greek yogurt, 4 pk., (Target coupon) PRINTABLE

-$1 off Chobani Champions, 4 pk. PRINTABLE

-$1 off Chobani Champions, 4 pk. PRINTABLE

-$1 off Chobani Champions, 4 pk. PRINTABLE=$7.50-$5.00=$2.50 or $0.83/4pk


3 - Chobani Yogurt Cups, 6 oz, $1
-.30/1 Chobani yogurt, 6 oz PRINTABLE
-.30/1 Chobani yogurt, 6 oz PRINTABLE
-.30/1 Chobani yogurt, 6 oz PRINTABLE
=$3.00-$0.90=$2.10 or $0.70 each


Market Pantry Fruit Snacks, $1.69
-$1 off Market Pantry fruit snacks, 6 or 10 ct., (Target coupon) printable
=$1.69-$1.00=$0.69 each


Up & Up Jumbo Cotton Balls, 200 ct., $1.97
2 - Market Pantry Pasta Sauce $1.32
Bananas $0.52/lb = $1.13

Saturday Shopping with Ashlyn

Ashlyn helped me with the shopping this weekend and she did not spend as much money as last time!  I purchased a armband for my phone but found something else while at the mall for less.  So I'm planning to return it on my next trip.  I spent right at $70 for everything in the picture, but since I am planning to return the armband, I took that out of my total below.

 
Total Spent: $54.15

Groceries:
Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs $2.49
MP Potatoes 5lb $2.49
MP Apple Sauce $1.52
MP Apple Sauce Jar $1.69
Bananas 3.73lb @ $0.49/lb $1.83
MP French Toast $1.72 - ON SALE
MP 2% Milk $2.59
2 - MP Apple Juice (1 Gallon) $4.04 - ON SALE

-$1.00/2 Target Coupon = $3.54 each

3 - MP Pasta Spaghetti $1.00 - ON SALE

-$1.00/3 Target Coupon = $0.67 each

8 - MP Frozen Vegetables $0.89 - ON SALE

-$1.00/4 Target Coupon

-$1.00/4 Target Coupon = $0.66 each

2 - MP Shredded Cheese $2.19 - ON SALE & 2 - MP Honey Ham $2.50 - ON SALE

-$1.00/2 Target Coupon

-$1.00/2 Target Coupon = $2.35 each
4 - Nabisco Snacks $4.54 - ON SALE (BUY 3 GET 1 FREE)

-$0.50 Target Coupon

-$0.50 Target Coupon = $3.16 each

Health-Beauty-Cosmetics:
Dentek Floss Sticks $2.69
Dentek Floss Sticks $3.79

Household:
Napkins $3.29 - ON SALE

Seasonal-Garden Center:
Garden Yard Bags $4.99

Freedom Run 5K to Shopping with Coupons!

Saturday morning, I participated in Freedom Run 5K run with my pastor and his wife.  Overall, I finished right at 42 minutes.  I have been exercising on the elliptical, but had not actually ran outside!  I'm thinking about letting Jakob play with chalk outside while I do the Couch 2 5K application on my phone and slowly build my endurance.

Last week, I learned about Bountiful Baskets and signed up for basket.  The first basket is $15.00 plus a $3.00 fee to allow them to purchase the laundry basket, and an online fee for $1.50.  So overall for my first basket, I spent $19.50 for everything above!  Next time it will be $16.50 with the online processing fee.  I think in about two weeks, we will get another basket of fruits and vegetables.  The program is volunteer driven to keep the cost down, so I think I will try to volunteer within the next month.

I think it is pretty neat and thinking about trying to make some basic baby food from it for Ashlyn to help in the cost of her baby food since she is eating more and more!  I might try to cook a few of the pears and lightly mash them.  She is getting to the point where she is eating Cheerios and random bread, so she would probably do okay with lightly mashed fresh pears.

I realized on Saturday afternoon, I had a $1.00 ECB expiring on Sunday, 4/15, and since I had plans to run to Target I figured I should try to use it on something.  I have some other ECB, but there was not anything else we really needed or wanted so I am saving those.  I picked up the feminine pads for $3.99 and used a $1.00 coupon and the $1.00 ECB and paid $2.15 for them out of pocket today.  Then it printed me a another ECB for $2.00 to use on my next trip!  I currently have $11.00 in ECB for a future trip!!

After running to CVS, Jakob, Ashlyn, and I went to Target.  We bought some more baby food, including meat, which sure adds up.  The price of baby food is leaning me toward learning how to make some of the simple things.  My time is valuable, so I will probably not be able to make too much food.  I will have more time (sorta) in the summer months, but will also be enrolled in classes for my graduate's degree. Together, we spent $71.83 at Target today.  The food purchased will last us easily into next weekend and we have plenty to make food from home the rest of the week between Target and our new co-op!  Here's the breakdown of my Target trip:

Baby:
2 - Sippy Cups $2.79each = $5.58
12 - Gerber Meat 2nd Foods $0.99each = $11.88
3 - Up & Up Puffs $1.57each = $4.71
6 - Gerber 2nd Foods Vegetables $0.97each = $5.82
=$27.99

Grocery:
Market Pantry Egg Substitutes $2.54
Market Pantry 2% Milk $2.59
Uncrustables $2.94
Oscar Mayer Lunchables $1.59
Market Pantry Pepperoni $2.99
3 - Ragu Pizza Sauce $1.09 each = $3.27 - ON SALE

Produce:
1lb Strawberries $1.99 - ON SALE

Healthy-Beauty-Cosmetics:
4 - Head & Shoulders $4.74each - ON SALE
-B1G1 Head & Shoulders product, max $9.99, PG 4/01
-B1G1 Head & Shoulders product, max $9.99, PG 4/01
=$9.48 for all 4 (Jeff and Roland use these from time to time, so this will last for a while!)

Home:
Up & Up Hand Wipes $2.49  

Weight Watchers Deal:
14 - Variety of Weight Watchers Meals (I purchased a variety including one breakfast meal and one dessert Weight Watcher Meal)
-$5/12 Weight Watchers Smart Ones (Facebook) printable 
-FREE Breakfast Weight Watchers WYB 6 Meals
-Target Deal: Buy 6 Get 1 Free
-Target Deal: Buy 6 Get 1 Free
=$21.27 or $1.52each

Toys/Games:
Pokemon Cards $4.19

Awesome Deals at Target ~ Ad 4/1-4/7

When Ashlyn and I went to Target last Sunday, I forgot a few things and found other deals worth going back for.  We had to run to the mall to pick up my new glasses that had arrived and after wards headed to Target for the deals.  Overall, we spent $14.69 for everything above and received a $5 gift card for our next trip!  Love days like these!

2 - Mrs. Smith's Apple Pies $2.99 - ON SALE
-$1 off Mrs. Smith's or Edwards whole pie, 23 oz + printable (Target coupon)
-$1 off Mrs. Smith's or Edwards whole pie, 23 oz + printable (Target coupon)
-.75/1 Mrs. Smith's or Edwards' whole pie, 23 oz+, SS 3/25
-.75/1 Mrs. Smith's or Edwards' whole pie, 23 oz+, SS 3/25
=$2.48 for 2 pies!
 
4 - Revlon Nail Files $2.99each
-$5/2 Revlon beauty tools, SS 3/18 (Target coupon)
-$5/2 Revlon beauty tools, SS 3/18 (Target coupon)
-$1 off Revlon beauty tool, SS 4/01
-$1 off Revlon beauty tool, SS 4/01
=FREE!!
 
4 - Degree Deoderant Adrenaline Series $2.49 - ON SALE
-$1/2 Degree Men Adrenaline series deodorant , excl trial sizes, RP 3/25
-$1/2 Degree Men Adrenaline series deodorant , excl trial sizes, RP 3/25
=$7.96 and received $5 gift card in return! 
 
1 - Playtex Bottle Liners
-$1 off Playtex Bottle Liners (from purchasing bottles)

Target Shopping with Ashlyn ~ Ad 4/1-4/7

Today, at Target Ashlyn and I did pretty good.  Ashlyn wants to apologize for spending too much, but she cannot help it!  =)  She says she needs food and she used coupons even though I forgot to use one for the bottle liners!

Here's Ashlyn on 3/25/12 - A little over 8 months old in the picture!

Ashlyn's Spending (before taxes and 5% discount):

27 - Gerber 2nd Foods $0.90 (On Sale from $0.97)
-$0.60/6 Gerber 2nd Foods (from Catalina at Target)
=$24.30

2 - Similac Soy Formula $19.79 (On Sale from $22.99)

-$5.00/1 off ANY Similac 1.47lb Formula

-$2.00/1 off ANY Similac 1.47lb Formula

-$5.00 Similac Coupon Check

-$5.00 Similac Coupon Check

Similac Ready Quart $5.75 (On Sale from $6.39)

-$5.00 Similac Coupon Check

=$26.33

4 - Pampers Wipes $2.03 (Clearanced from $2.39)

-.50/1 Pampers wipes, 60 ct.+, PG 4/01

-.50/1 Pampers wipes, 60 ct.+, PG 4/01

-.75/1 Pampers wipes, 60 ct. + printable 

-.75/1 Pampers wipes, 60 ct. + printable
=$5.62

Playtex Bottle Liners $7.29
Onesies $7.00 (On Sale from $8.99)

Ashlyn's Total (before taxes and 5% discount): $70.54
Without the coupons and sale prices, Ashlyn would have spent approximately $104!


All in all, the two of us combined spent $174.08 and saved $98.37 not counting the savings from the clearanced items.  I will go through the rest of my shopping trip and highlight other great deals this week in a few days!  I picked up a cute outfit for her to wear for Easter Sunday and will work on putting together the Easter baskets I made for both Jakob and Ashlyn later this week to preview along with buying specific items for our church for the upcoming Easter brunch as a donation.

Target Shopping 3/18~3/24

Today we had a variety of errands to run including a doctor's appointment for Jakob.  We needed to pick up odds and ends for this upcoming week's menu.  Most of the items below were not on sale and we just plain run out of rather than picking it up while it was on sale, but that happens.  I do notice we do much better when we have menus, so I rejoined eMeals since they make it easy to pick new recipes.  Between it and the many other blogs I follow, I have no excuse not to keep our menu going and shopping ahead of time for the menu!

Fridge or Frozen
Eggs $1.39 - ON SALE
MP Milk $2.39
MP Unsalted butter $2.69
MP Corn on the Cob $1.99
MP Pepperoni slices $2.99
MP Mozzarella Cheese $2.39

-$1/2 Market Pantry cheese items, 5 oz +, (Target coupon) printable

2 - Country Crock $3.19

-$1 off Shedd's Country Crock spread, excl honey and cinnamon flavors printable

-$1 off Shedd's Country Crock spread, excl honey and cinnamon flavors printable

-$1/2 Shedd's Country Crock margarine spread products, (Target coupon) printable

2 - Cinnamon Rolls $1.69

-.30/1 Pillsbury Reg or Grands sweet rolls, SS 1/08 (exp 03/31)

-.30/1 Pillsbury Reg or Grands sweet rolls, SS 1/08 (exp 03/31)
4 - Weight Watchers Smart Ones $2.50 - ON SALE
$1.00/4 Smart Ones Coupon
Drinks $7.49


Grocery
Taco Shells $1.52
MP Enchilada Sauce $0.99 each
Mission Corn Tortillas $1.99
Corn Meal $1.64
Bread Flour $3.14
2 - Ragu Pizza Sauce $1.22 each

-$1/2 Ragu pasta sauce, 14 oz, (Target coupon) printable

Baby Carrots $1.49 - ON SALE
MP Pecans $5.69
Lettuce - $1.29
Strawberries $2.79
Bananas 2.95lb @ 0.47/lb - $1.39
2 - Sunkist Drinks $1.25 - ON SALE

Personal Care
2 - Act $3.99

-$1 off Act mouthwash or rinse, 16.9 oz printable

-$1 off Act mouthwash or rinse, 16.9 oz printable 

Household
Foil $3.49

-.75/1 Reynolds Wrap Foil, excludes 18, 20, 25, 30 sq ft and wrappers, SS 1/22 (exp 03/31)

Pizza Pan $8.99
2 - Storage Containers (for flour) $6.99 each

Cleaning Supplies
Liquid Plumber $3.79

2 Cascade $2.78 each (on clearance from $3.29)

Baby
Huggies Overnight Diapers $18.99

-$1.50 off Huggies Pull-Ups, SS 3/18

-$1.00 Huggies Target Coupon
2 Similac Soy Formula $21.99 each

-$5.00/1 off Similac (from eBay)

-$5.00/1 off Similac (from eBay)

-$5.00 Coupon Checks (Thanks to Taira!)

-$5.00 Coupon Checks (Thanks to Taira!)

Clothing:
Assets Support Hose $18.00

Total Due: $141.31
Total Saved: $54.68

We are well stocked on Ashlyn's formula and the overnight diapers will last for a while.

Show off your savings!

Saturday Shopping at CVS, Costco, and Target

Jeff and I went to CVS, Costco, Target, and the public library today.  This week's big purchase was replenishing our meat from Costco.  We tend to buy the meat there for the quality and convenience.  I also tried vanilla soy milk and thought it tasted fine so I figured I would try the Kirkland brand since it factors as $4.66/gallon.  Unless the Silk soy milk is on sale with coupons, this will be cheaper.  It appears we will end up going over our goal this weekend since we still need to run back to Target for a few odds and ends.  However, I do not think we will be over much.  So far, we are at $91.82.

CVS:
2 Pantene Conditioners 2/$6.97
-$3/2 Pantene products, excl trial sizes, SS 2/26
-$15 off Mail in Rebate wyb $50 in Venus, Olay, Secret, CoverGirl, Clairol, Herbal Essences, Aussie, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Safeguard, Ivory, Crest 3D White, Always or Tampax products by 04/28 printable
1 Listerine 500ml $2.99

-$1.00 CVS ECB

-$4.00 CVS ECB

Total Due: $2.05
Got Back: $1.00 ECB from Pantene

Costco:
Kirkland Vanilla Soy Milk $13.99 ($4.66/gallon)
Kirkland Soy Milk $13.99
Apples $9.99 (10lb bag; $0.99/lb)
Boys underwear $9.99
Steak $19.79
Chicken Breast $19.85
Roast $16.22
Pork Chops $11.99

-$42.53 American Express Rebate Check

Total Due: $74.10

Target:
Jakob Elbow/Knee Pads $16.99

-$0.05 Reusable Bag

-10% Coupon 

-5% Target Card Discount
Total: $15.67

Weekend Coupon Shopping at Costco and Target

Jeff, the kids, and I had a busy day weekend!  On Saturday, we took Sierra to get a bath at PetSmart at 12:30PM.  I had a $10 coupon for grooming and she really needed a good bath to get the excess hair off and clean her up overall.  Sierra currently weighs 84.6 lbs and I think she cold use losing a few pounds as it warms up.  I know it will be easier to walk her after it warms up and the time change occurs so it will be daylight longer.  

After eating lunch at On the Border (we had a gift card from Christmas), we went to the scout store.  Jeff has been helping out with the Cub Scouts and he has volunteered to lead the Wolf Pack next year when Jakob becomes a Wolf cub.  We will go back later to get his uniform and other supplies.

I try to only go to Costco if we need a few items so we stick to the list as best as possible.  The bill adds up so fast at Costco.  Today, the total was $82.49.  However, $50 of it was pet care related including dog food and dog bones.  I have noticed buying the food is cheapest even with coupons because it last longer for the price and I rarely see coupons for Purina One dog food we purchase.  We did pretty good at Target.  We had something to return so it helped our cost for the week.  We spent $62.94 after the gift card and a total of $145.43 overall for our weekend trip.  Our goal is $100, but I think we did pretty good still since we had to buy dog food and formula!  The dog food will last for a while and the formula should last 3-4 weeks.  I have a few more coupon checks that will need to get used later in March before they expire and a few more coupons I successfully won on eBay tonight!

Costco
Purina One Dog Food $32.69
Dog Raw Hides $16.99 (These were $10 before. I need to determine cost per rawhide and check PetSmart with a $3 coupon!)
Ground Beef 5pack $15.99 (I tend to buy these for convenience.)
Shredded Cheese $6.89 (This is cheaper than the Target brand per unit rate.)
Frosted Mini-Wheats $7.96

-$2.00 COSTCO Coupon

Total: $82.49

Target

Baby
4 Similac Soy Formula $21.99

-$5.00 Similac Coupon (from eBay)

-$5.00 Similac Coupon (from eBay)

-$5.00 Similac Coupon (from eBay)

-$5.00 Similac Coupon (from eBay)

-$5.00 Similac Coupon Checks (from Taira from church!)

-$5.00 Similac Coupon Checks (from Taira from church!)  

-$5.00 Similac Coupon Checks (from Taira from church!) 

-$5.00 Similac Coupon Checks (from Taira from church!)

Playtex Bottle Liners $7.29

-$1.00/1 Playtex Bottle Liners (from Playtex)

Grocery
Carrots $1.69
Bananas 3.66lb @0.44/lb $1.61
Apples $3.64lb @1.49/lb $5.42
Silk Soy Milk $2.99
Mrs. Baird's Bread $1.99
Milk $2.59

Household
Notebook for Cub Scouts $3.49 - ON SALE
Dividers for Notebook $1.37
Sports Bottle Drinks for Jakob $2.99 (2pack)

Toys
Gifts for Birthday Party $8.99
Gifts for Birthday Party $2.99
Total: $62.94

Target Shopping 2/19

Today we went to Target for our weekly supplies.  We spent a little more than regular since we needed a different humidifier for Ashlyn due to the other one breaking.  Ashlyn also needed formula so we picked up two containers for her.  I am thankful the Target we shop out is a little cheaper on formula compared to the other one nearby!  We also had some leftover money on our gift card from last week since we decided to take advantage and purchase the newer Dyson vacuum.  I am glad we went ahead and purchased the newer vacuum as I think Ashlyn is taking after Jeff with the allergies.  Overall, we spent 84.66 after the Similac coupon checks and remaining money on gift cards.  I was happy with this since we had a few larger items and still stayed under our weekly $100 goal.

Baby
2 Similac Soy Formula $21.99each
-$5.00 Similac Coupon Check
-$5.00 Similac Coupon Check

Grocery
French Loaf Bread $1.59

-$0.50 Target Coupon

Ham $5.72 - ON SALE
Market Pantry Syrup $2.24
Mrs. Baird's Bread $1.99
5lb Clementine Oranges $4.99 - ON SALE
Bananas 0.44/lb - $1.35
Hormel Pork Tenderloin $7.99

-$1 off Hormel Always Tender flavored meats printable

10 Lean Cuisine $1.79each - ON SALE

-$1/5 Lean Cuisine product, SS 1/01

-$1/5 Lean Cuisine product, SS 1/01

4 Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $1.99each

-$1/2 Pillsbury Reg or Grands sweet rolls printable

-$1/2 Pillsbury Reg or Grands sweet rolls printable 

2 Pillsbury Biscuits $1.39each (used low valued coupons)
2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls $1.99each (used low valued coupons)
16 Yoplait Yogurt $0.62each

-$1/8 Yoplait yogurt cups printable

-$1/8 Yoplait yogurt cups printable
Country Crock Butter $3.19

Health-Beauty-Cosmetics
Humidifier $40.09
Filter for Jakob's Humidifier $6.39

Home
Target Napkins $3.49

Target Shopping 2/12 ~ New Vacuum and Sale Items w/Coupons

Jeff and I decided to purchase a new vacuum.  We bought our older Dyson vacuum when we still lived in The Colony before we sold that home and moved to Lewisville.  Our older Dyson was at least five years old and we decided we did not want to pass up the deal Target was running especially since we had extra coupons to add on top of their special!  Then Jeff called his parents and his dad said he would buy our other one from us since it still works.  Due to Jeff's allergies and my suspicion that Ashlyn is taking after him, I think updating the vacuum to make sure it is picking everything really good will help them both overall!

Dyson Animal Vacuum DC41
599.00
-$120.00 Gift Card
-$59.90 10% Pharmacy Rewards
-$26.96 5% Target Card Discount
=$392.14 + tax

We had a few other items to pick up today based on the items on sale that I had coupon match-ups for the week.  We used the $120 gift card we received from purchasing the Dyson to purchase the below items.

Baby
3 Playtex Nipples $3.89each

Grocery
4 Fiber One Bars $2.69each - SALE ITEM

-$1/2 General Mills Fiber One chewy bars or 90 cal brownies printable

-$1/2 General Mills Fiber One chewy bars or 90 cal brownies printable 

4 Progresso Soups $1.66each - SALE ITEM

-$1/4 Progresso soup cans, SS 2/05

Health-Beauty-Cosmetics
2 Degree Double Packs $3.99each - SALE ITEM
-$1.50/2 Degree Women Premium deodorant or body mist, excl trial size, RP 1/29
2 Degree Men $3.49each - SALE ITEM
-$1.50/2 Degree Men Adrenaline series deodorant, excl trial size, RP 1/29

$5.00 gift card received for buying 4

2 Flintstones Vitamins $5.39 - SALE ITEM

-$2 off Flintstones vitamins, 60 ct. +, (Target coupon) printable

-$2 off Flintstones vitamins, 60 ct. +, (Target coupon) printable

-$1 off Flintstones multivitamin product printable

-$1 off Flintstones multivitamin product printable   

Target Shopping Trip on 2/11

I had a good trip to Target today and spent $68.90 and saved $35.08 or 34% since many of the items were not on sale, but were needed.  I forgot to use my $5 gift card from last week, but will use it next time.  Here's what I bought.

Baby
1 Boogie Wipes $3.59
-$0.50/1 off Boogie Wipes
1 Baby Puff Items $1.57

Groceries
1 Doritos $2.50 - SALE ITEM
1 Lays $3.00 - SALE ITEM
2 Lunchables $1.02each
1 Italian Sausage $3.99
1 Russet Potatoes 5lb $2.49
2 Bush's Baked Beans $1.39each
2 Ranch Style Beans $0.94each
1 Hamburger Buns $1.27
1 Bread $1.99
1 Hot Dog Buns $2.49
1 Bagel Thins $2.59
1 Sandwich Thins $2.54
Bananas $0.47/lb - $1.03
Apples $1.69/lb - $6.56
1 Gallon Milk $2.59
3 Soymilk $2.99each

-$1 off Silk soymilk quart, half gal, or single serve 4 pk. (Facebook) printable

-$1 off Silk soymilk quart, half gal, or single serve 4 pk. (Facebook) printable

-$0.55/1 off Silk soymilk from Target catalina  

1 Orange Juice $2.24
1 Velveeta $5.39 - SALE ITEM

-.55/1 Velveeta package, 1 lb +, SS 1/22

3 Applesauce $1.19each
4 Hershey Kisses $2.66each - SALE ITEM

-$1.50/2 Hershey's Kisses chocolate candies, 10-12 oz, (Target coupon) printable

-$1.50/2 Hershey's Kisses chocolate candies, 10-12 oz, (Target coupon) printable 

-$1.50/2 Hershey's Miniatures Assortment, Hershey's Kisses, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures or York Peppermint Patties, 18 oz +, SS 1/22

-$1.50/2 Hershey's Miniatures Assortment, Hershey's Kisses, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures or York Peppermint Patties, 18 oz +, SS 1/22
2 Nerds Valentine Package $2.79each - SALE ITEM

-$1 off Wonka Fun Dip, Pixy Stix, or Nerds card & candy kit printable

-$1 off Wonka Fun Dip, Pixy Stix, or Nerds card & candy kit printable

Health-Beauty-Cosmetics
1 ACT $3.49
-$1 off ACT bottle, 16.9 oz +, SS 1/15 (exp 02/14)
2 Maybelline Blush $4.49

-$2 off Maybelline face product, RP 1/08

-$2 off Maybelline face product, RP 1/08

Household
1 Styrofoam Cups $1.89

Spent: $68.90
Saved: $35.08 or 34%

Last week I spent right at $100 at Target which is the goal of not going over.  I bought a variety of items including baby items for Ashlyn, toilet paper, and general grocery needs.

Target Shopping - Ad 1/15~1/21

Today, Jeff, Ashlyn, and I went to Target.  The boys stayed home and played games.  I do not think they left their rooms except to get a snack around 3pm when Jeff called Roland to ask if he had chili in the pantry!

The last time I posted, I mentioned we were working toward getting back toward our $400 monthly goal.  We are doing better.  Today's trip we spent $67.00 which focused on sale items grouped with coupons.  I am doing better at remembering to bring my reusable shopping bags to save a little extra.  It may only be 5 cents per bag, but figure it still all adds up in the end.  I am noticing that Target is putting many more store coupons on their website which is wonderful to get to use a Target coupon in conjunction with a manufacturer coupon!  The best deals today are below.

Airborne $5.49

-$2 off Airborne product, SS 1/08

Total: $3.49 each


Lean Cuisine Meals $1.89 each
Target Special- Buy 6, Get 6ct Dreyer's Fruit Bars FREE

-Free Skinny Cow frozen item wyb (6) Lean Cuisine product printable

Total: $11.34 for 6 Lean Cuisine meals, Dryer's Fruit Bars, and Package of Skinny Cow Ice Cream!

Nabisco Cookie Snacks $4.49 each

Target Special- Buy 3, Get 1 FREE

$2/3 Nabisco Honey Maid, Newtons, Ritz Crackerfuls, Teddy Grahams, Snack Well’s, Wheat Thins, 100 Cal and Triscuit, SS 1/08

Total: $11.47 for 4 boxes; 12 packages in each 


Capri Sun $4.49 each (2 pack)

Target Special- Buy 3, Get 1 FREE

Total: $13.47 for 8 boxes

Target Shopping - Ad 1/1 ~ 1/7

I went to Super Target today for some basics along with specific items in mind that were on sale that were matched with coupons.  Below are the good match ups that I picked up.   Some of them I bought two of the item, just depended on what we had on hand in the house.  With Christmas being over, I am trying to get back on track with our good coupon shopping and buying the items when they are on sale!  I'm also hoping to get back on our $400 monthly shopping budget for groceries and general household items.  I suspect with Christmas and having to restock that this month will be closer to $500.


Check out all the Target match-ups at Southern Savers this week's ad!

Similac $13.49

-$1.00/1 Similac Large Powder

-$5.00/1 Similac Coupon Check

Total: $7.49

Cascade $6.50 for 32 count

-.25/1 Cascade product, PG 1/01

Total: $6.25

Tide 100oz $11.99
-$2 off Tide product, excl trial sizes, PG 1/01
Total: $9.99

Duracell 10ct $7.00

-$0.25 Target Coupon (on packaging)

-.75/1 Duracell Coppertop, Ultra Power, Ultra Photo Lithium or specialty batteries, PG 1/01

Total: $6.00

Starkist Tuna Fish in Pouch Containers $1.09

-.50/1 StarKist tuna pouch, RP 1/01

Total: $0.59

Flintstone's Vitamins $5.39

-$2 off Flintstones multivitamin product, SS 1/01

Total: $3.39

Always 16ct Infinity $4.19

-$2 off Always Infinity, 14 ct. +, PG 1/01

Total: $2.19

Tampax Pearl 20ct $3.99

-$2 off Tampax Pearl, PG 1/01

Total: $1.99