I did a ton of shopping and working this weekend!

First, I finally finished the quilt I made for my Great Aunt Margaret in Oklahoma. Do you think she'll like it?? It is a 12 block, made from a pattern I found in Fon's & Porter's, and it is called the Kaleidoscope. See how the triangles inside each block rotate around to repeat? I LOVE THAT PATTERN!! The possibilities are endless. On a side note, see how I painted my living room blueberry? It is still growing on me. But most of the time it looks darker than that.

I also added a label on the back:
Then I went to Walgreens to get some much needed paper towels and John Frieda:
5.94*2 Viva Towels (6 pk) [15% discount]
5.94*2 John Frieda Shampoo/Conditioner [15% discount]
.50 Mouthwash drops filler
=24.96
-2.00 RR
-2.00 RR
-2.00*2 Viva Q
-5.00/2 John Frieda Q
+1.43 tax
=2.69 OOP, cost of 6.69

Next up was CVS on Sunday for the new deals! I found a ton of the Thermacare (thank you manager of my local CVS).
I did 4 transactions before bopping over to church.
#1
2.49*3 Thermacare
2.99 Scissors
=10.46
-2.99 Raincheck Scissors
-1.00*3 Thermacare Q
-4.00 ECB
=.47 OOP

#2
6.99 Revlon Moondrops Lipstick
2.88 Crest ProHealth 4.2 oz toothpaste
5.99 Nivea Body wash
2.49*2 Thermacare 1ct
= 20.84
-.64 ECB (adjusted from 1.00)
-5.98 ECB
-7.47 ECB
-.75 Crest Q
-1.00*2 Thermacare Q
-2.00 Revlon Q
-2.00 Nivea Q
+.93 tax
=.93 OOP

#3
6.99 Revlon Moondrops Lipstick
2.49*3 Thermacare 1ct
2.99 Scissors
=17.45
-6.99 ECB
-1.00 ECB
-2.99 Scissors Raincheck
-1.00*3 Thermacare Q
-2.00 Revlon Q
+.19 tax
=1.66 OOP

#4
6.99 Revlon Moondrops Lipstick
2.88 Crest ProHealth 4.2 oz
5.99 Nivea Body Wash
2.49*2 Thermacare 1ct
=20.84
-7.47 ECB
-5.98 ECB
-.75 Crest Q
-2.00 Revlon Q
-2.00 Nivea Q
-1.00*2 Thermacare Q
+.96 tax
=1.60 OOP

Grand total: Bought $69.59 worth of merchandise at a profit of $9.71, which is a savings of 100%!

Next up was Publix (or P-club known to some).
3.19*3 Gallon Milk
.60*8 Swanson Canned Broth (saved .49 each on sale)
-.25/4*2 Swanson Q
2.99*2 Aleve (saved .52 each on sale)
-1.00*2 Aleve Q
2.50*2 Sister Schubert’s Rolls
-1.00*2 Sister Schubert’s Q
1.29 Organic Carrots
3.69*2 Wesson Oil
-3.69 Wesson BOGO
14.06 Beef Rib Roast (saved 9.04 on sale)
-2.00/10 Deli Food Lion Competitor’s Q
1.99 5# Idaho Potatoes (saved 1.50 on sale)
.92 White Onion
2.00 Loaf of Bread (saved .99 on sale)
=42.80, saved 28.66 which is 40.1%...not my best but certainly not my worst.

Finally, last weekend (2 Sundays ago), my church had a cookie exchange. I made my grandmother's buckeyes, and won a prize -- MOST TRADITIONAL. Kinda funny cause a lot of people I know have never had buckeyes. But they were delicious. I'll post the recipe at some point on my blog.

Ok, so I did more work this weekend. Good for me (or unfortunately, depending on how you see it), none of my family reads this, so I know I can post it!!

I made three crayon rolls, that I saw first on homemade by jill, which she got from Skip To My Lou. It worked perfectly!

That will really help a parent keep track of those crayons.

Then I made some stuffed felt animals. I saw the Alligator on homemade by jill, and got the other two free here. Again, I just love finding new sewing information and ideas from others. I wish I were a little bit more creative!

I'm making many cute items that I can give to family members. Here is a great one, for a younger boy (my nephew is just over 2)....it's called a car caddy. Now, I made mine with recycled denim from DH's old ripped jeans, but I don't recommend making more than one layer denim. I went through a ton of needles because it was too thick. Here is where I saw this idea, and it has the tutorial for you as well (thanks homemade by jill!).
Inside there is an area for a road, for imaginative play!
Next up is a crayon roll, same idea but with crayons instead of cars. That is going with a coloring book about dinosaurs and a dinosaur toy (that I got with a $10 Q at Walmart!). I am also doing a quilt and towels and coaster sets, but I'll post those pictures when I'm done. Enjoy!

Okay, I did another shopping run last night before I went home to make 10 dozen buckeyes! Ooh someone is getting some buckeyes!!! Surprise!
Staples
12.99*2 20 ct Duracell batteries
+1.56 tax
=27.54 OOP, get back 24.99 in Staples Rewards for Batteries, cost of 1.56
WAG
#1
.39 Candycane
1.99 Stayfree
.15 tax
-2.00 RR
=.53 OOP, +2 RR, which is a cost of .53

#2
2.00 Scunci Headbands
-2.00 RR
+.12 tax
=.12 OOP, +2 RR, which is a cost of .12

Grand total: Bought $3.99 worth of merchandise at a cost of .65, which is 83.7%
Publix
5.49*2 Glad Kitchen Bags [3.49 each]
-1.00*2 Target Glad Q
-1.00*2 Glad Q
-.55*2 Fresh Express Q (oops, I forgot to get the fresh express!!)
3.49*2 Cocoa Puffs [.75 each]
-3.49 Cocoa Puffs BOGO
-1.00*2 Cocoa Puffs Q
3.39*4 Nabisco Baked Crackers [.95 each]
-3.39*2 Nabisco BOGO
-1.00*3 Nabisco Q
3.50*2 Benefiber Stick Packs [FREE!]
-3.00 Publix Benefiber Q
-2.00*2 Benefiber Q
4.79 Revlon Nail Polish [.49 each]
-2.50 Publix Revlon Q
-2.00 Revlon Q
3.29 Cover Girl Nail Polish [.29 each]
-2.00 Publix Cover Girl Q
-1.00 Cover Girl Q
3.65*2 Juicy Juice [1.08 each]
-3.65 Juicy Juice BOGO
-.75*2 Juicy Juice Q
1.95*2 Betty Crocker Cake Mix [.98 each] -1.95 Betty Crocker BOGO
6.89*2 Vanilla Extract [3.45 each]
-6.89 Vanilla BOGO
1.79 Publix Eggs [FREE]
-1.79 Publix Egg Q FREE wyb 2 Sargento Cheeses
4.29 Stew Beef (2 lb total) [3.76 per lb]
5.23 Stew Beef
-2.00 wyb $10 Beef Food Lion Competitor Q
1.67*2 Sargento Shredded Cheese 2.50*2 Butter .99 Sour Cream 8 oz 1.19 Cream Cheese 8 oz 1.59 Canned Pumpkin 1.50 Beef Consomme 2.00 Qt Grape Tomatoes 4.99 1 lb Strawberries 1.99 8 oz Mushrooms 1.49 3 oz Shallots 3.19*2 Gallon Milk +1.44 tax
=62.14 OOP, saved 62.04, which is 49.9%!

#1
2.00 Brushes
1.99 Stayfree
-1.00 Stayfree Q
+.24 tax
=3.23 OOP, saved 5.29

#2
2.00 Brushes
.39 CandyCane
-2.00 RR
+.15 tax
=.54 OOP, saved 5.99

#3
1.59 Replacement Christmas Bulbs
1.99 Stayfree
-2.00 RR
-1.00 Stayfree Q
+.22 tax
=.80 OOP, saved 4.30

#4
2.00 Brushes
-2.00 RR
+.12 tax
=.12 OOP, saved 5.99

Grand total: Bought $11.96 worth of merchandise (sale price), at a cost of $2.69, which is a savings of 77.5%! Now I have 2 more RR ($2 each) to roll or use at Publix!

I'm back!!! After a long hiatus, I'm finally doing coupons again. Just too much to do!

So here is what I did last night:
Winn-Dixie
1.49*8 Bounty Paper Towel Single Rolls [.34 each]
-1.49*4 Bounty BOGO
-.25*5 Bounty Q
-1.00*2 Bounty Q
2.50*4 Hefty Ziplock Bags [.25 each]
-2.50*2 Hefty BOGO
-1.00*4 Hefty Q
+.66 tax
=4.37, saved 18.21 which is 80.6%

CVS
6.99*4 John Frieda Shampoo/Conditioner
.45 Photo
1.49 Photo Surcharge
-1.00*4 John Frieda Q
-4/20 CVS Q
-3.00 John Frieda CVS Q
-4.00 ECB
-6.99 ECB
+.72 tax
=8.63
+4.00 ECB Holiday Catalog, +10 ECB John Frieda, which is a cost of $5.62. Saved 21.99 which is 81.20%

Publix
1.00 Food for All Donation
2.99*4 Arnold Buns [1.50 each]
-2.99*2 Arnold BOGO
3.99*2 Ruffles Chips [2.00 each]
-3.99 Ruffles BOGO 6.49 Duracell 9 V Batteries 1.50*2 Goldfish
3.39*2 Nestle Cookie Dough [.95 each]
-3.39 Nestle BOGO
-1.50/2 Nestle Q
6.99*2 5# Uncle Ben's Rice [3.00 each]
-6.99 Uncle Ben's BOGO
-1.00/2 Uncle Ben's Q
3.79*2 Q Tips
1.29*4 Green Giant Veggies [.65 each]
-1.29*2 Green Giant BOGO 25.00 Itunes GC for Sister 25.00 Old Navy GC for Donation
+.84 tax
=91.34, saved 27.80 which is 23.3%

At 2:28 pm EST from Melbourne, Florida.

4.99*2 Breyer's Ice Cream [1.75 each]
-4.99 Breyers BOGO
-.75*2 Breyer's Q
2.50*4 Nature Valley Granola Bars (saved .79 on sale each) [1.10 each]
-4.00/4 In-Ad Nature Valley/General Mills Q
-.40*4 Nature Valley Q
8.39 for 2 New York Strips (saved 5.52 on sale)
7.69 for 2 New York Strips (saved 5.06 on sale)
2.00 Bread (saved .99 on sale)
1.25 for 5 Corn on the Cob (saved 1.75 on sale)
1.99 5 lb White Potatoes (saved 1.50 on sale)
1.62 Asparagus (saved 1.63 on sale)
3.09*2 Gallon Milk
=37.01, saved 31.70 which is 46.1%!!!

Here it is, from sunny Melbourne, FL.

#1
6.99 Glade Reed Diffuser
2.99*2 Aussie (Raincheck)
.99 Green Bag Tag
1.50*3 Newspapers
-2.00/2 Aussie Q
-3.00 Glade Q
-2.00 ECB
-9.00 ECB
+.99 tax
=3.45 on Gift Card, +6.99 Glade ECB, +4 Aussie ECB, which is a cost of 3.46 (less than the newspapers!)

#2
6.99 Glade Reed Diffuser
.99 Green Bag Tag
-3 Glade Q
-1.00 ECB
-3.98 ECB
+.24 tax
=.24 OOP, +6.99 Glade ECB, which is a profit of 1.77

Grand total: Bought 26.44 worth of merchandise at a cost of 1.69, which is 93.61% savings!

2.99*10 Arm & Hammer Toothpaste [FREE!]
-2.99*5 Arm & Hammer BOGO
-3.00/2*5 Arm & Hammer Q
1.79*4 Healthy Harvest Spaghetti [.22 each]
-1.79*2 Healthy Harvest BOGO
3.69*2 Sweet Butter Fresh Express Salad [1.85 each]
-3.69 Sweet Butter BOGO
3.00*3 Snuggle (saved .99 on each) [FREE!]
-3.00*3 Snuggle Q
3.99*2 Blue Bell Ice Cream (saved 2.60 on each) [3.49 each]
-1.00 Blue Bell Q
2.00 Bread (saved .99 on sale)
2.95 Ground Chuck (saved 1.92 on sale)
1.75 Artichoke Hearts (saved .20 on sale)
2.93 El Paso Taco Box
1.49 Publix Cheese
1.57 Tomatoes
.79 Mandarin Oranges
1.01 Onion
3.09*3 Milk Gallon
+1.50 tax
=38.45 OOP, saved 60.50 which is 61.1%!!!

Wow! Found this at swaggrabber.com --

Walt Disney World is offering a great promotion for military families. Anyone either enlisted or retired from the military (certain restrictions apply) can get a free 5-day park hopper pass. These are normally around $300. PLUS they can get their friends and family $99 5-day park hopper passes. This is a HUGE savings if you are planning a trip. This expires 12/23/09.

They are also offering discounted rooms as well as free transportation and lots of other goodies. Click HERE to learn more!

Ok, I read about this deal on cnn.com. http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/10/13/drew.carey.money.twitter/index.html?iref=mpstoryview

A guy is auctioning off his twitter name (@drew) to raise money for cancer (LiveStrong) and Drew Carey found out. Carey offered to donate $1Million to the LiveStrong foundation if there are the same amount of followers on his account (@drewfromtv) by 12/31/09 at midnight.

They only have 76K following now, so please just take the time to login to your account and go to his page and click on +Follow. It will help so much!

SORRY NO PICTURE!

2.69*4 Lysol Trigger Spray [.85 each]
-2.69*2 Lysol BOGO
-.50*4 Lysol Q
2.59*4 Swanson Broth [.80 each]
-2.59*2 Swanson BOGO
-.50*4 Swanson Q
4.00*4 12 pk Cokes [3.00 each]
-4.00 B3G1 FREE Coke
3.21 Pork Loin Chops (saved 1.24 on sale)
8.73 Sirloin Tip Roast (saved 2.92 on sale) [2.99/lb]
4.79 Publix Peanut Butter (saved .20 on sale)
1.29 Organic Carrots
3.99 Potatoes
1.69 Bread
-6.00*2 Walgreens Register Reward Competitor Coupons
+1.05 tax
=31.31 OOP, saved $34.92 which is 52.7%!

1.39*2 Chicken Noodle Soup
1.34 Chicken Noodle Soup
1.22 Chicken Noodle Soup
8.99 Fusion Razor
3.29*4 Glade 2.0oz Candles
-3.00 off $15 purchase (got for getting flu shot)
-1.00/2 *2 Chicken Noodle Soup Q
-4.00 Fusion Q
-3.34 Chicken Noodle Soup In Store Coupon
-3.29*4 Glade FREE Q
+1.15 tax
=3.14 OOP, +6 Fusion RR, which is a profit of 2.86

Grand total: Bought $27.49 worht of merchandise at a profit of 2.86 which is 100% savings!

#1
2.49 Old Spice Deoderant
1.88 3pk Dial Soap
3.99*3 Revlon Nail Polish
2.99*2 Aussie Shampoo/Conditioner (raincheck)
12.99*2 Coppertone Nutrishield
-.35 Dial Q
-2.00/2 Aussie Q
-1.00*3 Revlon Q
-5.00*2 Coppertone Q
-5.00/25.00 Flu Quiz CVS Q
-12.99 CVS CRT BOGO Coppertone
-1.98 ECB
-7.00 ECB
-4.00 ECB
-1.00 ECB
+1.88 tax
=2.86 on Gift Card, +9 Revlon ECB, +1 Dial ECB, +1 Old Spice ECB, +4 Aussie ECB, which is a cost of 1.84

#2
2.49 Old Spice Deoderant
1.88 3pk Dial Soap
3.99*3 Revlon Nail Polish
+.69 tax
-.35 Dial Q
-1.00*3 Revlon Q
-5.00 ECB
-6.99 ECB
=1.69 on Gift Card, +1 Old Space ECB, +9 Revlon ECB, +1 Dial ECB, which is a cost of 2.68

Grand total: Bought $64.64 worth of merchandise at a cost of $4.52 which is a savings of 93.01%!

3.99*4 Kix [1.50 each]
-3.99*2 Kix BOGO
-1.00/2 *2 General Mills Cereal
5.00*9 Purina ONE Cat Food [FREE]
-3.00*9 Purina Q
-2.00*9 Target Purina Competitor Coupon
3.65*4 Juicy Juice [1.58 each]
-3.65*2 Juicy Juice BOGO
-.50/2 *2 Juicy Juice Q
3.09*2 Gallon Milk
4.89*2 12 pk Coke
+2.21 tax
=30.95 OOP, saved $63.28 which is 67.15%

#1
2.99 Herbal Essence Shampoo
-1.00 Q
+.18 tax
=2.17 OOP, +2 HE RR, which is a cost of .17

#2
8.99 Fusion Razor
.32 Dentene Ice Filler Clearance
+.56 tax
-2.00 RR
-4.00 Fusion Q
=3.87 OOP, +6 Fusion RR, which is a profit of .13

Grand total: Bought $12.30 worth of merchandise at a cost of .04, which is a savings of 99.67%!

5.00*17 Purina ONE Cat Food 3.5#
-3.00*17 Purina Q
-2.00*17 Purina Target Competitor Coupon
.50*15 Peanuts/Sunflower Seeds
.79 Sweet Tea
5.09 Deli Sub for Lunch
=17.28 OOP (including lunch!), saved 118.83 which is 87.3%

5.00*14 Purina ONE Cat Food (regular price between 6.99 and 7.19)
-3.00*14 Purina ONE Q
-2.00*14 Purina Target Competitor Q
.50*14 Peanuts filler
+2.88 tax
=9.88 OOP, saved 99.26 on CAT FOOD which is 90.95% savings :)

.99*2 Ruler (raincheck)
5.00*2 Glade Sense & Sprays (raincheck)
=11.98
-1.98 ECB
-2.00 ECB
-4.00*2 Glade Q
+.49 tax
=.49 on gift card, +6 Glade ECB, +2 Ruler ECB, which is a profit of 5.53 which is 100% savings

At my garage sale:

Here is a Delta II rocket, as seen from Melbourne, FL, (where I work). It is headed to space with two Missile Defense Agency demo satellites.

5.00*6 Purina ONE 3.15# Cat Food [FREE!]
-3.00*6 Purina Q RP 9-13-09
-2.00*6 Target Q (had to do separate transactions with filler item to use both Qs)
3.49*2 Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies [.75 each]
-3.49 Keebler BOGO
-1.00*2 Keebler printable Q
2.99*2 Philly Swirl Stix [1.50 each]
-2.99 Philly Swirl BOGO
3.99 Blue Bell Ice Cream (saved 2.60 on sale) [2.99 for 1/2 gallon]
-1.00 Blue Bell printable Q
4.22 Ground Sirloin (saved 1.21 on sale)
3.60 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (saved 4.16 on sale) [1.99/lb]
3.14 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (saved 3.63 on sale) [1.99/lb]
1.99 Trix Cereal (saved 1.50 on sale)
2.71 Whole Fryer Chicken (saved 1.71 on sale) [.79/lb]
2.88 Whole Fryer Chicken (saved 1.82 on sale) [.79/lb]
2.44 Whole Fryer Chicken (saved 1.54 on sale) [.79/lb]
1.67 Publix Shredded Cheddar Cheese (saved .82 on sale)
1.08 Onion
2.99 Wheat Hamburger Buns
1.89 Pimentos
2.99*3 Gallon Milk
4.00*2 12 pk Coke/Diet Coke
4.42 Lean Ground Beef
3.63 Turkey Breast Deli
2.99 Bread
+2.22 tax
=66.31, saved 72.19 which is 52.1%!

#1
.99*2 CVS Ruler (raincheck)
6.99 Phillips Earhook Headphones (raincheck)
6.99 Schick Razors (raincheck)
1.00 Newspaper
= 16.96
-3.00 Schick Q
-1.00 ECB
-4.00 ECB
-7.99 ECB
+.78 tax
=1.75 on Gift Card, +4 Schick ECB, +7 Phillips ECB, +2 Ruler ECB, which is a cost of 1.74

#2
2.99 Schick Razors (raincheck, clerk should have typed in 6.99)
6.99 Phillips Earhook Headphones (raincheck)
=9.98
-2.99 Schick Q (adjusted)
-2.99 ECB
-4.00 ECB
+.42 tax
=.42 on Gift Card, +4 Schick ECB, +7 Phillips ECB, which is a profit of 3.59

Grand total: Bought 26.94 worth of merchandise at a profit of 1.85 which is 100% savings!

3.99*2 Kix Cereal [.25 each]
-3.99 Kix BOGO
-.75*2 Kix Printable Q
-1.00*2 General Mills Target Competitor Q
5.99*4 All Small & mighty [2.00 each]
-5.99*2 All BOGO
-1.00*4 All Q
2.89*2 Vlasic Pickles [1.45 each]
-2.89 Vlasic BOGO
2.79*2 Apple Juice [1.40 each]
-2.79 Apple Juice BOGO
2.69 5lb Sugar [1.69 each]
-1.00 Food Lion Sugar Competitor Q
2.50 Salad Mix (saved .49 on sale)
1.00*4 Goldfish (saved 1.19 each on sale)
3.59 Semi-sweet chips
2.99 Bread
3.79 Flour Whole Wheat
1.95 Cake Mix
2.99*2 Milk
1.47 Tomatoes
2.59 Caramels
3.99 Pecans
.77 Evaporated Milk
15.88 Steaks
+.88 tax
=69.21, saved 36.40 which is 34.5% savings!

This is probably the greatest thing I've seen in a while:

Episode 1

IKEA Heights from DaveAOK on Vimeo.

This is done in stores, with shoppers as extras, and without Ikea knowing. You can go to the website, there are 3 more episodes they have made. Great job!

2.99*2 Aussie Shampoo/Conditioner
10.49 Schick Razor
9.99 Schick Cartridges
9.99*2 Glade Sense and Sprays
=46.44
-9.99 Schick BOGO Sale
-4.99*2 Glade Sense and Sprays Raincheck (2 for $10)
-1.00*2 Glade CVS CRT Q
-2.00/2 Aussie Q (expired but they took it)
-4.00*2 Glade Q
-4.00*2 Schick Q
+1.35 tax
-1.98 ECB
-2.00*2 ECB
=1.84 on Gift Card, +3 Glade ECB, +4 Aussie ECB, which is a cost of .82 and a savings of 99.23%

#1
2.99 Reach Toothbrush
-2.00 RR
+.18 tax
=1.17 OOP, +2 RR, which is a cost of 1.17

#2
2.99 Colgate Toothbrush
-2.00 RR
+.18 tax
=1.17 OOP, +3 RR, which is a cost of .17

Grand total: Bought $5.98 worth of merchandise at a cost of 1.34, which is a savings of 77.6%!

#1
6.99 Glade Candle
.20 Mint Filler
.99*10 J&J First Aid Kit
1.00*2 Newspapers
=19.09
-1.00*9 J&J Q
-.90 J&J Q (adjusted)
-3.49 Glade FREE Candle Q (YMMV, these were for 2.0 oz and the candle was bigger)
+.44 tax
-1.98 ECB
-4.00 ECB
=.16 on Gift Card, +6.99 Glade ECB, +10.00 J&J ECB, which is a profit of 10.85!

#2
6.99 Glade Candle
1.00*2 Newspapers
=8.99
-3.49 Glade FREE Q (YMMV)
+.54 tax
-1.71 ECB
-3.79 ECB
=.54 on Gift Card, +6.99 Glade ECB, which is a profit of .95

Grand total: Bought $28.08 worth of merchandise at a profit of $11.80 which is 100% savings!

This was at 12:00 midnight, I forgot how bad the mosquitos are, and also to keep my digital camera turned the correct way. Sorry about that.

.79*3 Barilla Spaghetti (saved .60 on sale each) [.29 each]
-.50*3 Barilla Q
4.54 Turkey breast 1# (saved 1.82 on sale)
4.75 Ground sirloin (saved 1.36 on sale)
2.76 Grapes (saved .93 on sale)
4.00 Fried Chicken Tenders from Deli
2.89 Milk
2.99 Bread
6.39 Publix Sub
-5.00/25.00 Walgreens Competitor's Coupon
+.63 tax
=24.82 OOP, saved 12.41 which is 33.3%! (no picture this time...sorry!)

Details in the swagblog, but all it says is: you might find a rewarding surprise in one of the books in the Swag Store that later had a movie made about it so you need to look in the prizes under books to find it.
PS - I found it under the book Bridges of Madison County

2.50*2 Kellogg's Frosted Flakes
.99*3 Reach Prevent Toothbrushes
1.79*3 Johnson's and Johnson's Floss
=13.34
-2.00 RR
-1.00*5 Reach/Floss Q
-1.00/2 Kellogg's Cereal Q
-2.40 Instore 7-Day Ad Floss Q (.99 each)
+.36 tax
=3.30 OOP, which is a cost of 5.30 (but I needed the floss/brushes and I donated the 2 cereal boxes)

Got to the store late Saturday night to do Sunday's deals in peace. Hallelujah!
#1
1.99*2 Steno notebook (raincheck)
1.99*2 Recycled Boxes (raincheck)
.99*2 Composition Notebook 100 sheets
3.79 Carefree Ultra Protection Pantiliners
=13.73
-1.00 ECB
-3.00 ECB
-5.78 ECB
-2/10 CVS Q
-1.00 Carefree Q
+.71 tax
=1.46 OOP, +4 Steno ECB, +4 Boxes ECB, +2 Comp Notebook ECB, +3.79 Carefree ECB, which is a profit of 2.35

#2
1.99*2 Steno notebook (raincheck)
1.99 Recycled Box (raincheck)
.99*2 Composition Notebook 100 sheets
3.79 Carefree Ultra Protection Pantiliners
=11.74
-2/10 CVS Q
-2.00 ECB
-1.00 Carefree Q
-3.00 ECB
-3.00 ECB
+.48 tax
=1.22 OOP, +4 Steno ECB, +2 Box ECB, +2 Comp Notebook ECB, +3.79 Carefree ECB, which is a profit of 2.57

#3 (next morning)
1.00*3 Newspapers
-3.00 ECB
+.18 tax
=.18 OOP, which is a cost of 3.18

Grand total: Bought $28.47 worth of merchandise at a profit of 1.74 which is 100% savings!

4.99*2 Tostitos Tortilla Chips [2.50 each]
-4.99 Tostitos BOGO
4.99*2 Cheerios [2.00 each]
-4.99 Cheerios BOGO
-1.00/2 Cheerios Q
2.50*5 Welch's Juice (saved 1.79 each) [1.75 each]
-.75*5 Welch's Q
.89*2 Cornbread Mix [.62 each]
-.55/2 Cornbread Q
5.79*2 Tombstone Pizzas [2.90 each]
-5.79 Tombstone BOGO
1.99 Marburger Buttermilk (saved .36 on sale)
2.39 Iced Tea
2.79*2 Publix Cat Litter
-5/30 Publix Mailer Q
-2.00 Walgreens Register Reward
+.36 tax
=28.07 OOP, saved 37.38 which is 57.1% savings!

Last week, my sister, mom and I flew to Billings, Montana, for a vacation. Wwe visited Yellowstone National Park and camped there for four nights. The first night, it was 34 degrees when we woke up. We flew so we were lacking a lot of nice warm blankets and stuff. Had to fix that. It was beautiful, we saw Grizzly Bears, Elk, Bison, etc and got to go on a ranger hike and a campground program. We also got to go on a Cookout and rode there on horseback.
Then we went back East through Montana and stopped at Pictograph Caves State Park outside Billings, Montana.
After that, we kept heading East to South Dakota and saw Mount Rushmore for their evening program. It such a nice night.
Then we drove to Badlands National Park.
On the way back, we enjoyed ourselves at Wall Drug, in Wall, South Dakota.