Ohhhh, what to do with myself.....?

I just think the above picture is sooo funny! I really needed that little laugh it provided me. :)

I was in a huge panic because I needed to announce a winner today? Why? I have NO clue! (he, he) Upon looking at things again, I realized TODAY IS NOT THURSDAY, but it IS Wednesday. I guess that is the kind of stuff that happens when you get "stressed out." Okay, so REALLY I am not going to announce a winner until tomorrow, because the giveaway is STILL OPEN. :)

So sorry about the confusion.

Wake-up! :)

I need some more coffee.....

Cheryl

Houston We Have A Problem....

MY INTERNET HAS BEEN DOWN!!!! :) I know I said I was going to announce a winner this morning. I still will, but please be patient with me. I have to finish getting my daughter ready for school. She has late start today, and then I will announce a winner when I get back. I just spent THREE hours on the phone with tech support! I am relieved, but still irritated, and a bit overwhelmed as this kind of stuff ALWAYS happens on the days that I am SWAMPED with work. Why?

Okay, I will be back.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Glade B1G1 Free Coupon

Right @ Home has just released a new coupon for Glade B1G1 The Fragrance Collection by Glade 3-Wick Candle or Reed Diffuser (up to $6.99 value)! Just go on over here to print yours out. Remember you can print two! :)

Thanks!

Cheryl

I almost forgot......

Well, I did forget. I know that it is not Monday, but how 'bout a Tuesday weigh-in report? Well, ready for my excuses. :( I really did not do that hot, but I am happy with how I did. Let me tell you why, k? I had a loss! Now, it wasn't a big loss, but it was a loss and NOT a gain. As I told Angie (hey Angie), my lucky weigher, I am having a REALLY hard time eating "good" things on-the-go. Now, I am NOT new to this plan at all, though I don't claim to know EVERYTHING about this plan as it ALWAYS kick me in the butt, but I know better. My life has been sooooooo crazy busy (I am REALLY not used to being this busy) that I REALLY do have to eat on the go. Well, I "try" to stick to wholesome/"filling" foods and that is really hard when you are on-the-go. I don't even sit down to eat during the day (bad). I either eat while working or take a bit or two on the way to the shower (bad). Usually, once out of the shower, I am getting make-up on, doing my hair, and getting dressed, and OUT THE DOOR we go to here and there. For someone who works from home, I am not home very much, which I am thinking is going to have to change pretty soon, especially once the snow flies. So, I am struggling a bit here. I am a "routine" person and I like my "routines," so this whole being out of routine is not working really well for me, though I have no choice. Any advice? I REALLY need help.

I think I just need to plan out ahead of time (I am not a planner in most cases) and get my foods ready ahead of time. I dunno.

Okay, so on a good note, I DID "RUN" on my treadmill four times last week! I broke it up like I said I would and I did it! See, I told you all about it and kept my word! :) Yay! Soooooo, guess what? I'm gonna do it AGAIN! Four times AGAIN this week! So far, I have one day down. Today will be day two and then I will take a break tomorrow, then run again Thursday and Friday. Although, I am not sure that I will be able to keep my word for Thursday as we have a lot going on on Thursday, so I "might" not take a break tomorrow. I dunno, we'll see. What I do know is that I am going to commit to "running" four times this week though.

Oh, so you ask how much I lost? Well, it was 0.2 pounds. See, I told you it wasn't that much, but it was a loss, right?

Okay, we have no bake sales to be baking for this week, but we have the carnival and Halloween is on Sunday. I think I will do okay. I will just have a Fiber One bar with me (my rescue food because it tastes just like a candybar) or something like that.

I LOVE Fiber One Bars. Have you tried them? For the "normal" sized bars, chocolate or caramel, they are ONLY two points!

Okay, so, now that I am running late again, I am going to "run" on my treadmill. Sooooo, off to my treadmill.......

Thanks!

Cheryl

Sally Beauty Deal

Check this deal out! Look at the deal My Litter found. Go here to Sally Beauty Supply, go shopping and find something REALLY cheap. They had some really cheap nail polish. Add those items to your cart. Then, when you are ready apply the coupon code 555655 to take off $5. Next, add coupon code 555202 for free shipping!

Of note:  You have to have at least $.99 in your cart to get the free shipping.

I have not had a chance to go check this out yet. I am AGAIN pressed for time (the story of my life). Let me know if you come across anything good. :) Nail polish and little things like that would make for GREAT stocking stuffers.

Thanks My Litter!

Cheryl

**Recall** Nestle Raisinets

Nestle USA has just issued a voluntary recall on Rasinets Fun Size Bags because the candy MAY CONTAIN PEANUTS, which can cause potentially life-threatening reaction in people with allergies to peanuts (the peanuts were not included on the list of ingredients).

These Fun Size Bags (10 oz) have the production code of....02015748/UPC number 2800010255.

These bags were distrubuted ONLY in the U.S. to Target, Shop Rite, and Don Quixote retail stores.

The only product involved is Nestle Raisinets Fun Size Bags (10oz) distributed in the U.S. with a production code of 02015748/UPC number 2800010255.  No other Nestlé products are impacted.

Nestle asked consumers to contact Nestle Consumer Services directly at 1-800-478-5670 for a full refund and discard any remaining packages. Consumers should NOT return Nestle Raisinets Fun Size Bags (10oz) with a production code of 02015748/UPC number 2800010255 to retailers. Operators are available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST and after hours for emergencies. Those with questions should contact Nestle Consumer Services at 1-800-478-5670 or via email at mailto:www.nestlecandy@casupport.com.

Thanks!

Cheryl

*Recall* Halloween Candy

There has been a Halloween candy recall....

It looks like certain lots of Mega Pops lollipops are being recalled because the candy may contain "minute traces" of stainless steel.

A consumer complaint prompted North Carolina Department of Agriculture inspectors to test samples of the candy imported from Colombia, and that state agency found metal fibers and flakes in the candy and issued a consumer warning.

Columbina said that they while believe there is no health risk, they still urged customers to return any bag of Mega Pops, REGARDLESS of the lot number, to the store where it was purchasedfor either a refund or store credit.
It looks like the recalled lots of Mega Pops is about 90,000 bags in-total. They were distrubuted nationwide at several retailers and wholesalers.
The RECALLED LOTS are:  Watermelon, cherry, orange and grape-flavored lollipops in 14-ounce and 28-ounce cellophane bags with the UPC code numbers of either 0 14272 10873 9 or 0 14272 10862 3. The lot numbers of 1240695, 1209708, or 1209796 can be found in a white square on the back of the bag in the lower left side.

They have setup a 24-hour hotline to answer ANY questions consumers may have. The number is.... (888) 317-3686.

You can go over here for more info.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Michael's 40% Off One Regularly Priced Item

Go over here to print out a coupon for 40% off of one regularly priced item at Michael's. This coupon does expire on the 30th. Plus, there are a couple of other coupons you can print from here too for Michael's.

Thanks Coupon Gal!

Cheryl

FREE Bag of Chips

Have you ever tried Food Should Taste Good Chips? Well, if you haven't or even if you have, here is your chance to get a FREE bag of chips. Just go on over to their Facebook page and "like" them, then you will have access to put your info in, and then have a FREE bag of chips (coupon) on their way, via snail mail.

Thanks Hip2Save!

Cheryl

Today

has been a very busy day AGAIN. I get to go be with my daughter at her school again today. So, I will be in and out today, but will "try" to post some good deals later.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Got Jalepenos?

Well, we just finished picking EVERYTHING from our garden. Check out the jalepenos that we got out of our garden.....

Wowzas! We are estimating about 100 or so jalepenos. Gosh, I REALLY cannot believe how productive our garden was this year. WE DIDN'T KILL IT! :)

Just thought I would share these awesome pictures. I sooo soo soooo happy with how we did!

Thanks!

Cheryl

Rite Aid Shop

I had sooooo much fun at Rite Aid today. I was on my way to Weight Watchers this morning and I thought I would stop by to see what I could score "real quick." Well, needless to say I was a bit late for my WW meeting this morning. Well, I had to get my shop on right? :) Okay, so I did two separate transactions this morning and I did AWESOME!!!! Then, I went back again after my WW meeting and did another shop. Here they are....

Okay, here is my first transaction......

Okay, here is the deal on this one.

Alka-Seltzer Plus Fast Powder Packs are $5 then you get $2 +UP Reward back. Okay, so this is what I did. Plus, if you buy $30 in select Bayer products you get a $10 +UP Reward back.

Alka-Seltzer Plus $5 X6,  $30
-$3/1 from 10/24 RP X5 (I had six, but forgot to give her one)
-$1/1 VV non-prescription product from Sept. X2
-$1/1 Alka-Seltzer VV from Sept. (NLA) X2
-$5/25

I paid a total of $5 plus tax, which I used a Rite Aid rebate check for, so no money out of my pocket. Plus, I got back one $10 +UP Reward, and six $2 +UP Rewards. I GOT BACK $22 in +UP Rewards! This was a major money make for me! It would have been even more, if I would have remembered to give them my $3 coupon. I might go back tomorrow and see if they will "fix" that for me.

Transaction #2

Here is my next transaction.....


Thanks!

Cheryl

P.S. I met a really nice lady there, Jacqueline. So, just a shout out to Jacqueline. It was very very nice meeting you! :)

Okay, here is the next breakdown......

Nivea Body Lotion "Happy Sensation" $5.99

-$1/1 printable coupon

=$4.99

Pet Bed $4.99 (Not in picture. I forgot to grab it.)

Quaker Oatmeal 2 for $5

-$1/1 from recent insert X2

or you could you use the printable that was available recently, but NLA

= $3

Tresemme $0.99 X3

-$5 off of three from September VV

=$2.03 OVERAGE!

Snickers $0.50 X1 (filler and not in picture)

King Size Snickers $1.59 X2 (filler and not in picture)

B1G1 Free

L'Oreal Everstrong $5.99

-$2/1 printable

$1/1 September VV

=$2.99

-$5/25

-$10 in +UP Rewards

Total out of pocket $0.03, plus tax! PLUS, I got back $5 +UP reward for the Nivea and $2 +UP for the Oatmeal! Again, total money maker! Plus, I still had some money leftover from my Rite Aid Rebate check that I used for this. Again, no money out of my pocket!:)

Okay, so then I WENT BACK!! This time I went back after Weight Watchers and with someone I am trying to help learn to coupon (hey Jennifer). We spent a couple hours in Rite Aid! :)

Okay, so this is my third and final transaction today.....  

Okay, here is the breakdown on this one. The deal is you spend $25 on any advertised candy and get $10 in +UP Rewards back.

Whitman's Sampler $4.99 X2
-$1/1 from insert a few months ago X2
=$3.99 each

Reeses Snack Size 2 for $5
-$1/1 VV X2
There is also a coupon from last weekend's insert for $1/2 (I didn't have this with me)

=$3

Werthers 2 for $3

-$1/2 (don't know why but the coupon beeps)

=$2

Hershey's Bliss $2.99 each

$1/2 VV

$1/2 from recent insert

=$3.98

-$5/25

-$1/1 VV Nonprescription

-$13 in +UP Rewards

I paid a total of $0.46, plus tax OOP. Again, I still had money left from my rebate check that I used for this. So, no money out of my pocket. PLUS, I got $10 in +UP Rewards back.

FYI-The candy was not triggering the $10 +UP Reward, like it is supposed to. The manager helped me and he tried grabbing a couple of different kinds of candy to try and get this triggered, but he was having a difficult time getting it to trigger. He finally found a bag of candy that would trigger it. Hopefully, they will have this figured out pretty soon.

Okay, that is it for my shops. Good luck this week.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Old Navy Sale Today

FYI, just a quick heads up, Old Navy is having a sale today on their Fleece vests. They are only $5 each, for the whole family. My son, Trent, and I headed out this morning and were there at 7 o'clock. I think we got out of there a little after 8. We had a GREAT time! ALL of their clearance was an EXTRA 50% off! I got a really cute tank for myself for $0.98. I got some really cute summer sandals for $3! Even if you don't make it in time to get the fleece vests, it's definitely worth going and checking out the clearance prices. Oh, don't forget to go over here to "dig" up a coupon to take with you. I FORGOT mine.:(

Oh, I almost forgot. They DO NOT have any boy's vests. They didn't get any in. I did do my shop at the vallely location.

Good luck!

Cheryl

Today,

I am soooooo far behind on EVERYTHING. I have a TON of work sitting on my desk to be taken care of and I am still typing my little fingers away. I will do my best to get on here and post, but I really don't see any light at the end of my tunnel today. I still have yet to take a shower! I have to be at my daughter's school around 1 or so, and then from there I have to get my son from his school and take him to volunteer in his old class (different school). Oh, then, my in-laws are coming over for dinner. I have no idea what I'm making! Yikes!

But, for now, I am signing off to take a little time out for myself and "run" on my treadmill for 15 minutes. This will help me, if I do it tonight, hit my goal of running four days this week (although with all of my shopping that I did yesterday, I only walked yesterday BUT I GOT ON :)).

Okay, if I don't chat with you later, have a GREAT weekend and happy shopping.

P.S. Don't forget to enter my giveaway. I ONLY HAVE 8 ENTRIES! Another Yikes! ;)

Thanks!

Cheryl

Fred Meyer Shop

Well, I while I was out and about I also hit up Fred Meyer TWO times. I went this morning and got this.......

I would have spent around $21.66 before sales and coupons. I spent around $3.08 plus tax! Wow! We were in need of some facial tissue!

Right now Fred Meyer has their Seventh Generation products on 50% off, plus there are coupons out there. Go here (you will have to sign up if you haven't already) to get $2/2 and $1/1 Disinfectant wipes or spray. You can print these out two times. Also, while you are in there, make sure you go check out the coupon bin. I found a coupon in there for $1/1 Seventh Generation dish soap.

Also, there are coupons in their little magazine by the natural food section. I cannot remember what it is called, but there are $1/1 Seventh Generation products in there. If you do happen to take a coupon out of the FREE magazine, please take the magazine with you though. I went and grabbed a couple of coupons tonight (yes, I went again because I forgot my Britta coupons this morning) and there were quite a few magazines there, but the majority of the coupons were taken out. I did happen to find a couple that the coupon was still intact.

I almost forgot to mention, their Britta Water Pitchers are on sale from $19.99, down to $4.99! Go here, if you haven't already and print out your coupon for $5/1! This makes them FREE!! You will have to take the pledge though in order to print out your coupon. Christmas is coming. ;) They still had plenty of filters when I was in there this evening.

Oh, by the way, I don't know what is doing it, but I bought both the Seventh Generation tissue X4 and dish soap on both transactions and both times I got a Catalina back for $1/2 Seventh Generation dish soaps! :)

Thanks!

Cheryl

Yoke's Shopping Trip Today

Okay, I shared with you all a little earlier, when I got home the first time, about Yoke's going out of business sale. Wow! WE HAD SOOOO MUCH FUN! Look at what we got.......

This would have been $261.86! BUTTTTT, with all of my savings and my coupons this only cost me $64.03! Yep, I even bought that dog crate for 50% off! That little dog crate only ended up being $11.99! I used coupons for pretty much EVERYTHING, except for the dog crate, dog dishes, and candy thermometer (I have always wanted one of these).

Here are a few prices that I remember......

Use the B1G1 Free for the Snickers. They were only $0.39 each before coupon.
Smarts Ones were only $1.49 each. Use the coupon for $5/5 from the Safeway coupon book.
Tide Booster was $2.29. Use the $3/1 from recent P&G (it might have been last month's P&G)
Fiesta Seasoning was only $0.67!
Crystal Light was $1.79. There was a printable out there that I had that expired today!
Cheer laundry soap was $2.94. Use the $2/1 from recent insert (I can't remember which one), makes it only $0.94!
Blue Diamond Almonds were $0.50. I'm not sure it will work, but there was a coupon in a recent add for $1/2.
If you have Mentos coupons, Tic-Tac, or event the Trident ($1/3), these would make for FREE!

Oh, Scrubbing Bubbles the spray shower cleaner was only $1.50 after the $3 coupon from recent insert or there is a printable out there somewhere too! :)

Okay, now I have NO room in my freezer for ANYTHING else.

Just a side note, I am very very pleased to hear that Yoke's is relocating their employes from this store (Sprague and Progress) out to other stores nearby. Yay! Thanks Yoke's! :)

Cheryl

FYI-Yoke's is going out of business

on Sprague and Progress, out in the valley. To tell you the truth, I thought they were already closed. :( It is really sad. It seems like that store has been there FOREVER and the people have been SOOOOO nice. Anyway, I was driving by this morning, after taking the kiddos to the doctor, and noticed that they are at 50% off today. Well, I went in real quick to see if they even had anything left. I bought a couple packages of plastic spoons, forks, and knives for $0.49. When I was up there, I asked the gentleman if they were taking coupons. He said, "YES!!!" Then, I said, "okay, well then I'll be back later." I had to drop the kids off at school still. So, I rushed and dropped them off and rushed back, grabbed my coupons, and my helper (Blakey) and we went to town!!!!

I just, literally, got home, but wanted to share with you about the 50% off sale. I still have to take a picture of my goodies, put everything away, and feed Blakey lunch. Yep, he is demanding lunch.

I will post a picture later today though.

Anyway, if you happen to be out here in the valley go check them out. Bring your high value laundry coupons with you and bring the $5/5 Smart Ones from your Safeway coupon book.

Okay, gotta go now.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Today

 have to take my kiddos to the doctor, so I am getting ready to sign off the computer for a while. I will "try" to check back later and see what we can come up with. I am also going to try and snag a few deals this morning after dropping them off at school, and I will come back and share with you what is to be had.

Okay, have a great day and happy shopping.

Thanks!

Cheryl

New Target Coupons

I was just looking around this morning and noticed that Target has released some new coupons. For example, here are a few.....

$1/1 Quaker Life Soft-Baked Nutrition Bar
$1/1 Children's Adfvil pain reliever
$1/2 Kraft Items (Sald dressing, BBQ sauce, Grey Poupon, Real mayo, Miracle Whip or A1 Steak Sauce)
$1/2 Nabisco cookie
$1/1 Frito-Lay Baked Snack Item
$3/1 Veet (manufacturer coupon)

Thanks!

Cheryl

Prescription Coupons

Here is a great site to print out coupons for prescriptions! They have so many coupons on here. You can kinda just look around and see if they have a prescription that you may use or whatnot. Some of these coupons are really high value. If they do not have a prescription coupon for one that you may need, you can input your info, the drug, and the dosage and they will let you know if they come up with something. Wow! Anyway, the site is called YourRxDiscounts.com.

Here are a couple of FAQs from their website....

How do I use this discount?

Click, print, bring, and save.
Just find the discount you want, print it from your computer, bring it to your pharmacy, and present it when you pay for your prescription to save money on the spot.

How does this work? Where do these discounts come from?
All you have to do is show your printout or card to the pharmacist to save. The pharmacist will have the lower price already programmed into his/her computer.
These discounts are from the Pharmacy Discount network (and do not imply the endorsement of independent pharmaceutical manufacturers).

What type of discounts can I expect?

Discounts vary based on the type of prescription, whether the drug is generic, if the pharmaceutical is covered by another discount, and the location of the pharmacy. Discounts can range up to 75%, but the average discount is 28%.

Can I get a discount at MY pharmacy?
Yes, virtually every pharmacy accepts our discounts. If your pharmacist isn't familiar with our prescription drug discounts, please have them call 1-877-513-1935.
Every discount and card is printed with a customer service number in case you run into any difficulties

Do I need to register or pay for this service?
No this is free program. There are no restrictions for pre-existing conditions, no paperwork to fill out -- just print and start to save.
What happens when I use my discount?
When you print a discount or card and bring to your favorite pharmacy, your pharmacy will input your information into his/her computer. Once the information has been stored by the pharmacist, each time you return to the pharmacy you will get a discount.

Can I use this discount with my current insurance towards my deductible?
If you have insurance you should bring both your insurance and pharmacy discount card to your pharmacist and ask which gives you the better discount (please keep in mind that many insurance programs do not cover drugs for which we provide discounts).
If you have a deductable, and our discounts or card reduce the costs of your prescriptions, it will take you longer to reach your full deductable (if you reach it at all). Of course, we suggest you contact your insurance company to get the specifics, because not all insurance plans are the same.

Important Note for Medicare users
Notice to Medicare users: although this discount can be used as a Medicare Part D supplement by covering drugs once participants reach the "donut hole," drugs purchased with this discount program will not count toward your Medicare deductible.

Thanks for sharing Coupon Gal!

Cheryl

Of note, I did try and look around this morning to check on the validity of this program and I could find nothing bad. All I saw were good comments.