4-2-12 Shopping Trip

Hi Everyone!

Sorry I have not posted in a while...been busy with school (1 week left) and Sammy's 3rd birthday party.  I did get some pictures of my shopping trip yesterday.

Food 4 Less - Paid $11.54...got so much vegetables and fruit!

Stater Bros - Paid $17.45 Saved $24.83...58% savings!  Yeah for the Ham for Easter!

Ralph's - Paid $13.98 Saved $27.64...66% savings!  Plus I got 2 dozen eggs for $1.21...gotta decorate eggs with the kids for Easter!

Happy Couponing!!

Megan :)

House Party - Pull Ups Potty Dance

Hi!

As some of you may know, I joined House Party a month or so ago.  My friend, Crystal, in Sacramento introduced me to this great opportunity.  I still have yet to throw one...thinking about the Blue Bunny one in May...YUMMY!!

Here are some pictures and a video from her party!  Looks like it was a hit not only with the kids but the parents!  LOL!

Shopping Trip 3-9-12

Hi!

I went to Food 4 Less, Albertson's and Von's for some deals.  Not as many as I would have liked but maybe this week there will be better ones.  I saved about 54% at all three stores!  :)

Food 4 Less - Paid $18

The fruit and veggies were super good - better than I thought they would be and they were cheaper than the other grocery stores!

Albertson's - Paid $32 saved about 54%.

The Smart Ones ended up being about $1.29 each after the coupon I used ($3.00 off 10).

Von's - Paid $31 saved about 54%.

Donating some of the Mac and Cheese to a local food bank.  Great deals on pasta and I stocked up for the summer time.  Fruit snacks ended up being about $0.49 each.  Also received the cereal and Knorr Roasters for free through my Von's Just 4 U program!  Sweet!

Happy Couponing!
Megan

Special Deal at munkey Munk Designs!

Don't forget to check out Munkey Munk Design's special deal!

$10.00 off any Service (First time customers only)

This offer ends April 1st, 2012 and must be claimed by then. However, if you have an event after the date of April 1st, that is fine. As long as a non-refundable deposit is paid and the event is booked, than this offer will be applied. Please visit http://munkeymunkdesigns.weebly.com for more details about our payment policies and pricing.

Thank you!

HOT Deals for Kellogg's, Nature Made Vitamins, and Target

Hi Fellow Couponers!

My friend, Crystal, sent me some cool links to some HOT coupons and deals.  Check them out:

A HOT coupon for Kellogg's cereal!

http://couponconnections.com/2012/02/hurry-5-00-off-5-kelloggs-cereals/#comments

Here is a cool coupon if you you use Nature Made Vitamins:

http://hip2save.com/2012/02/17/hot-51-nature-made-vitamins-coupon-2/

Target is a great place to stack coupons...check out this blog regarding Silk and Honey Bunches of Oats Fruit Blends cereal.

http://www.totallytarget.com/2012/02/19/nice-target-deal-on-silk-honey-bunches-of-oats/#comments

Thanks again Crystal!

Megan

Grocery Shopping Trip - 2/23/12

Hi friends and family!

So I went to my 3 favorite grocery stores today - Von's, Ralph's, and Albertson's.  I saved quite a bit.  Sorry I do not have a picture but it was pure chaos when I walked through the door!  Here is the breakdown of what I spent and saved...

Albertson's - Retail $37.25 Paid $6.79 Saved $30.46...82% savings!!!!! 

I bought 5 boxes of cereal, free gallon of whole milk :), 1 whole cantalope, BOGO strawberries and blueberries (1 of each), and $8.00 in coupons from my last shopping trip!

Ralph's - Retail $47.65 Paid $18.70 Saved $28.95...61% savings!!!!!

I bought 3 boxes of cereal, 8 boxes of fruit snacks, 2 cans of tuna (LENT!!), and 2 avocados.  :)

Von's #1 - Retail $54.81 Paid 30.70 Saved $24.11...41% savings (could be better but I will take it)

I bought 4 boxes of Kraft Mac & Cheese, 2 packs of Dole fruit cups (hubby loves these for lunch - would have gotten more but only one coupon), 3 Pillsbury Cinnamon rolls, 3 4-pks of Dannon Light & Fit yogurts, 3 dozen Eggland's Best eggs, 10 lbs bag of potatoes, 1 package of english muffins, and 2 bags of Fresh Express salad mix.

Von's #2 - Retail $47.39 Paid $23.65 Saved $23.74...50% savings!!!!!!!

I bought 2 packages of Anthony's pasta, 3 Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, 3 Pillsbury Grands biscuits, 3 4-pks of Dannon Light & Fit yogurts, 3 dozen Eggland's Best eggs, and bananas.

I am so proud of myself because when I look at our budget I am underbudget by $198.00!!!  That will definitely go towards our car payment!  Since January I have saved my family $344.00!  Yes!!!

Happy Couponing!
Megan

House Party :)

My friend and fellow Mommy, Crystal Babowal, suggested the House Party website.  It is such a cool website and opportunity for the hostess and guests to receive coupons and free products.  Costs nothing!  Signing up is free!

House Party makes it easy to have a party in your own home and get exclusive access to products for you and your friends. We provide the fun, you provide food and feedback and promise to have an awesome time.  The party pack comes to your house and then you just provide some food and drinks and have FUN!  They have everything from accessories to food to movies and television.

Crystal will be hosting a couple of parties and I will see if she will send me some pictures to post for my followers to view.

In the meantime, I have signed up but will not be hosting a party for a couple of months.  There is a Weight Watchers desserts party in April and I am sooooo tempted since I used to be on WW before I got pregnant and loved it!

Check out the website!!

Megan

Von's Shopping Trip - Feb. 10, 2012

So I went to Von's for the rest of my shopping...I saved 54%!  I was so excited because I had the cashier ring everything up and the total was $140.12 and then I entered my club card and it brought it down to around 90.00.  After I gave my coupons, I paid.....

$64.44!!!!

I saved $64.68.  I love when I save more than what I spent.  I bought, eggs, meat, cheese, sausage, Nestle cookie dough, soup, beans, toaster strudels, lunchables, and cereal.  I even bought a bottle of wine for dinner with friends that evening!  Not too bad at all!

On top of that I received a coupon from Shutterfly for a free 8x8 photo book!  I am so excited because I wanted to do another one with the kids so bad.  All I have to pay is shipping!  That is about $25.00 I saved!

I apologize for not having a picture of everything I bought...I was in a rish to pick the hubby up at work and go to our friends' house for dinner.  Next time I promise!

Megan

Shopping Trip - Feb. 9, 2012

Hi Everyone!

My wonderful husband stayed home with the kids today so I could do my shopping.  I went to four different places.  I got all of this for $81.88!  The total retail price was $156.05 and I saved $74.17...a 52% savings!!!!  WOW!  I wish it was more but I got everything from bread to Pull Ups to fresh fruit.  Can't complain and neither is the hubby!!!

The breakdown of where I went and how much I spent at each place...

Albertson's (2 seperate orders since they do not take more than 4 of the same coupons in one transaction):

1st Transaction - paid $21.79  saved $32.65    61% savings (most ever so far...)
2nd Transaction - paid $23.11  saved $24.09   52% savings :)

In addition, I received $8.00 in coupons and a free milk (up to $4.50) to use towards my next purchase!  $12.50 free!!!  :)

Ralph's:

Paid $23.03    saved $16.18  59% savings :)

Walmart:

Spent $8.71 on 5 3pk Ivory soap bars and 2 cans of frosting (for Sammy's birthday cupcakes next month :))

Wonder/Hostess Outlet Store (AWESOME DEAL):

5 loaves of bread for $5.24!!!!  WOOHOO!!!

I am very proud of my purchases...next time I am aiming for a 60% or more total savings!!!  Wish me luck!!!

Megan

3 Free Bagels at Bruegger's 2/9/12 only!

Thank you CA Coupon Diva for posting this great deal on your blog!  I signed up the other day and plan on getting breakfast for my family tomorrow morning.  :)

It is super easy...just visit Bruegger's.  But hurry the deal is only for tomorrow Feb. 9th from open till 2pm.  Limit one coupon per customer.




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Valentine's Day Activities

Everything Etsy has some great ideas for Valentine's Day activities.  I am planning on doing an activity with my kids for Daddy so I will post pictures when they are available.

My mom sent me an email about 19 Valentine's Day Craft Ideas. This site has one for all of the broken crayons kids have! So cool!!! Thanks Mom!

Enjoy!

Pinterest...Need I say more!

Oh my goodness...I am completely obsessed with this website!  If you have not joined, I highly recommend that you do!!!!

www.pinterest.com

Careful...you may need to attend a Pinterest Anonymous meeting.  LOL! :)