Savings for the Week of Dec. 14th

Hello!

Here are a few savings tips this week -

Coupons -
Cut out the Cottonelle coupon

Kroger -
Fresh Express Slaw - 45 cents (sale and coupon)
Gummies Life Savers Bag - FREE (sale and coupon)
Cottonelle - FREE + (99 cents is regular price - coupon will give you $1 off / plus shortcuts coupon is 50 cents off - they pay you to buy it )
Hormel Bacon - 99 cents (sale and coupon)
Kellogg's Rice Krispies - 1.49 (sale and coupon) (there is also a coupon on the Rice Krispies Box for $1 off Marshmallows - the Marshmallows are on sale for $1 - so they are FREE too)
Breyers Ice Cream - 1.99 (sale and coupon)
Revlon Cosmetics - (with coupon -lots of FREE choices)

Happy Shopping!!!!

Traditions Begin

Each year we do advent calendars and open Christmas books - one a day from Dec. 1st to Dec. 24th. We started yesterday with lots of excitement!

Savings for the Week of Nov. 30th

Hello!

Hopefully you had a great Thanksgiving!!! Here are a few deals for the week-

Kroger -
Butterfinger/Nestle 8 pak of Mini Bars - FREE (sale and coupon)
Revlon Beauty Tools - FREE to very Little (sale and Coupon)
Basic Bounty Towels - 50 cents (sale and coupon)
Kleenex - 20 cents (sale and coupon)
Kroger Salsa - 50 cents (sale and Shortcuts coupon)
Arnold Bread - 80 cents (sale and coupon)
Ban Deodorant - 64 cents (sale and Coupon)
Kroger Milk - 3.39 (sale -no coupon needed)

Happy Shopping!!!

Savings for the week of Nov. 23rd

Hello!

First let me apologize for posting so late this week - I hope you still see this - I have been sooo excited about a new discovery and I wanted to let you know about it - there is lots to save with it!!!!

Coupons - REGISTER WITH SHORTCUTS.COM!!!!!! DON'T DELAY - you are on the computer right now, so go ahead and register - it takes only a second!!!!!

Kroger -
Here is my new discovery - before with shortcuts.com- I was not really noticing what coupons were linked to my card -I didn't change my spending patterns at all - if I happened to buy the product that was fine - until now -Ha!
I now realize that you can use shortcuts + a manufacturer's coupon. What does this mean - very inexpensive to FREE items for you!!!!! One instance I found that they pay me to buy it! I will note a few this week to take advantage of -
Betty Crocker Frosting - FREE +MORE!!!!! - Here is the deal - the frosting cost 1.34 - the manufacturer's coupon + shortcuts coupon will give you off 1.50 - you do the MATH!!!
Cottonelle 4 Pack - FREE (depending on your coupon + shortcuts)- you may get up to 50 cents back on this one too!
Green Giant Veggies Frozen - FREE (sale, manu coupon, and shortcuts)
Crescent Rolls - 46 cents (sale, manu coupon, and shortcuts)
Reddi Whip - 50 cents (sale, manu coupon, and shortcuts)
Coke 2 liters - 5 for $4 =80 cents each (sale and coupon)
Hunts Ketchup - 60 cents (sale and coupon)
Dole Mandarin Oranges or Fruit Salad - 73 cents (sale and coupon)

Most all of the sales from last week are repeated this week too!

NOTE - when you do register on shortcuts, I believe that it takes a day to activate your account. Don't shop the day that you register. Also when you check out, make sure that they scan your Kroger card before they ring out your groceries - I think that does make a difference!!

Happy Shopping!!!! Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Savings for the week of Nov. 16th

Hello!

Well the sale isn't great this week, but there are lots of coupons to get -

Coupons -
Target Flyer - pharmacy coupon
Walgreen's flyer - $25 for transferred prescription coupon
Cottonelle coupon- cut out all three - plus register on shortcuts for the 50 cent off Cottonelle

Kroger -
Cottonelle 4 pack - 3 FREE -if you have the shortcuts coupon and use all three from today's paper - 3 packs of 4 will be FREE!!!!
Crescent Rolls - 66 cents - (sale, manufacturer's coupon and shortcuts coupon)
Kroger shredded cheese - $1.66 (sale - no coupon needed)
Pillsbury Frozen Rolls or Biscuits - 99 cents (sale and coupon)
Steamfresh veggies - 50 cents (sale and coupon)

Happy Shopping!!!!

Savings for the Week of Nov. 15th

Hello!

Hooray!!!! Since I was still recovering last week, I didn't get a chance to post. Thank goodness a great sale is still going on that you can catch if you are interested!!!!

Coupons -
Look for a special Kroger flyer that is the size of the coupons. It has a pharmacy coupon in it that is worth $20!!!!

Kroger-
Kroger has a Mega Event going on. The way this works if is you buy 10 items that are participating, you automatically get $5 off your total order. Most of the participating items are on sale too, so if you have coupons, you will save a TON!!!! My advice is to first focus on participating items that you need. Then go to items that you have coupons for that will be FREE with the discount. I got lots of toothpaste and Carnation Evaporated Milk FREE!!! Have fun with this one - you will love the savings if you have coupons too!!!!
Kroger Gallon Milk - $3.28 (sale and coupon)
Fresh Tyson Split Chicken - 99 cents lb (sale and they usually have a coupon)
Fresh Express Cole Slaw or Shredded Lettuce - FREE (sale and Coupon)
Disney Gummies Vitamins - B1G1 (sale and coupon will make it even less)

Shortcuts.com - Make sure you have registered with this one- I saved $2 this week and I didn't do anything - it came directly off of my order!!!!

Happy Shopping!!!!

The Election of the Bear or the Fox

Kaitlin's Pre-1st class had an election themselves on election day. It was between the Fox and the Bear. The Fox stands up for what is right and the Bear sits down and listens to your problems - he cares! Can you guess who won? The Bear! Ha!

Make Shift Train

The other day while trying to vacuum to rug, I had moved my chairs, and the kids quickly took action! It was a make shift train that they rode for a while!

Kaitlin Reads to Jackson

With my throat not at it's best, I have been unable to read. Mike had to work one night, so Kaitlin volunteered to do the reading - here they are loving it!

Savings for the Week of Oct. 26

Hello!

This is a very quick glance this week, but hopefully it will help you!

Coupons -
Cottonelle - cut out
shortcuts.com - make sure you are registered with them for coupons

Kroger -
Cottonelle - FREE (with this week's coupon)
Aquafresh - FREE (sale and Coupon)
Chopped Brocc and Spinach - 58 cents (stock up - sale - no coupon needed)
Kellogg's Pop Tarts - $1.24 (sale and coupon)
Spider Man Gummy Vitamins - Still B1G1 free - use two coupons - big savings!!!
Purex - 99 cents (sale and coupon)
Kroger 18 ct. eggs on sale
Perdue Chicken Breast - $1.19 a lb (look for coupon too!)

Happy Shopping!!!!

Church Harvest Day

Mike took Kaitlin to our Church Fall celebration. She had a blast. Here she is with some friends watching the puppet show!

Here she is decorating a cookie-


Sliding with arms crossed!!! Fun!

Before she left for the event, she posed for me as Dorothy!

Trip to the Fire Station

I am very behind on some of my posts - since I can't talk right now - it has been easy to try to get caught up on blogging. We had a lot of fun!!!

Museum of Appalachia visit

Kaitlin's class went to the Museum of Appalachia last week. Here are some of the kids before we started our tour - they are still full of energy!

Kaitlin preaching in an old church!

Kaitlin and Lauren having a blast dancing to some old folk music!

Finally lunch!!!!

Maple Lane Farms with Friends

We had a great time getting pumpkins and the hayride - here are a few pics!

Welcoming in the Cold with our Hats!

Mike and Jackson goofing off in their hats.

Kaitlin, Mike and Jackson in Hats!

Savings for the week of Oct. 19th

Hello all -

Upon first glance of the ads this week, I didn't think there were a lot of deals, but then I found a few - hope you are successful too!!!

Kroger -
Goldfish - $1 (sale - no coupon needed)
Green Giant Vegetables - FREE ( sale and coupon)
Aquafresh - FREE (sale and coupon)
Fresh Boneless Chicken Perdue - $1.99 lb. (sale - no coupon needed)
Kroger Dozen Eggs - $1.28 (sale - no coupon needed - don't buy the 18 count)
Land O Lakes Margarine - FREE (sale and coupon)
Yoplait Yogurt - $1.39 (sale and coupon)
Aunt Jemima Breakfast Entree - 50 cents (sale and coupon)
Post Cereal - $2.00 (sale and coupon)
Nestle Nesquik Milk - FREE (sale and Coupon)
Coke Zero - FREE (w/ coupon from Kroger mailer)

Happy Shopping!

West Hills Pumpkin Day

Today Jackson's class had a pumpkin day. Here they are with their scary faces!!!!

Kaitlin got to go with me bc she was out of school - she was thrilled to see Kate!

I got a tattoo!

Here we are with our pumpkins!

Savings for the Week of OCt. 12

Hello all!

Here are a few deals for the week. Also I am telling you a few coupons to cut out - of course, if you are not interested in that product - just skip it!

Coupons-
Target ad-cut out the pharmacy coupon
Pure Protein Bar - Cut out
Spider Man Sundown Gummy Vitamins- cut out

Kroger-
Strawberries - $1.99 (sale - no coupon needed)
Kroger Saltines - 41 cents (sale - no coupon needed)
Campbell's Condensed Soups -selected varieties - 60 cents (sale and coupon) -stock up!
Kroger Gallon Milk- $3.38 (sale - no coupon needed)
Sara Lee and Arnold Breads - B1G1 free (sale no coupon needed)
Hunts Diced Tomatoes - 35 cents (sale and coupon)
Pure Protein Bars - 25 cents (sale and coupon from today's paper)
Spider Man Sundown Gummy Vitamins - $1.50 (sale and coupon) (reg. price is $6.99)
Dole Salad Kit - $2 (sale and coupon)
Speed Stick Deodorant - $1.25 (sale and coupon)

Make sure you are getting coupons from Kroger in the mail too. I used one for $6 off my total order today - it helps A LOT! If you aren't getting them, call Kroger and be a squeaky wheel!!!

Happy Shopping!!!

Weekend in Sparta

Here are a few pics of our fun in Sparta last weekend!

Sparta 5K

This weekend, Mike participated in the Sparta 5K. Here he is at the start.

Who is the beautiful lady holding the finishing tape???

Mike crossing the finish line and breaking the tape that Mom is holding.

Mike getting his award for winning the race - Hooray!!!

Savings Found the Week of Sept. 28th

Hello!

Sad to say that this is not a great week of deals at Kroger, but there are a few deals. This is the type of week that I try to save and not spend a lot at the store - I would rather spend when I am getting a great deal - although my receipt today was a lot more than I would have liked!!!! Fun!

Kroger -
Aquafresh Toothpaste - FREE (sale and coupon)
Kraft American Singles - $1.95 (sale and coupon)
Kraft Assorted cheeses - $2.00 (sale and coupon)
Tyson Breast Chicken on Sale - 99 cents a lb. ( they usually have a coupon too!)
Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls - $1.09 (sale and coupon)

Nationally Kroger dropped the Hot Dog and Pillsbury Brownie sale, but my Kroger (middlebrook) continued it - check your store out if you are interested in either of these products. 50 cents for a pack of Hot Dog's is always a good deal!

Happy Shopping!!!!

Blues Clues Time

Today Blues Clues came for a visit to Sprout. This is Jackson upon first noticing Blue.

I have a few pictures of Jackson hugging Blue, but I thought I would only post one - Ha!

Jackson and Jack with Blue

As Blue was getting ready to leave, Jackson literally followed him around the entire place - here he is following him.

A VOL Pep Rally

Today the VOLS came to Jackson's preschool for a Pep Rally - Jackson had his orange on, but he still wore his Penn State Crocs! Ha!

Savings Found the week of Sept. 21st

Hello all!

I had a great day of shopping today and I hope you do to!

Coupons-
Cottonelle -cut out
Scrubbing Bubbles Action Cleaner - this is a FREE rebate coupon.

Kroger -
Ball Park Franks - 50 cents (sale and coupon)
Eggs - Make sure to buy the dozen and not the 18 count the dozen are on sale.
Nabisco Go-Paks - 75 cents (sale and Coupon)
Pop Secret Popcorn - 70 cents each for 2 boxes (sale, coupon, Smartcuts on-line coupon and $1 coupon on your next order that comes out after your purchase)
Land O Lakes Margarine - FREE (sale and coupon)
Pillsbury Brownies - FREE (sale and coupon)
GM Fruit Snacks - special deal - if you buy 3 or more - you will get a coupon for your next order after your purchase - I got a $2.50 coupon and I bought 4 boxes. With the sale and manu. coupons then it comes to less than a $1 a box.
Cottenelle Toilet paper - FREE (reg. price and coupon from today's paper)
Ronzini Pasta - 34 cents (sale and coupon)

Additional Info -
Had a great saving tip from my friend Beth Waycaster! Each week the paper puts out coupons for Jo Ann's, Micheal's,etc. The Jo-Ann's coupon is typically for 40% off an item. These stores sell great crafts and toys for kids birthday presents. I found Melissa and Doug and all kinds of fun things! Just a savings tip for birthday presents!!!!

Happy Shopping!!!!

Ijams Field Trip

Today Kaitlin's class went on a trip to Ijams Nature Center. Here they are headed with their magnifying glass.

Now they are in the Pond seeing what exciting things they can find with their nets!

Kaitlin, Annie, and Lauren inside the Mock Tree.

It was a fun trip and the most important thing that we learned was what poison ivy looks like!!!!

Sticker Boy Jackson

Kaitlin decided to make Jackson into Sticker Boy Jackson the Hero today - Jackson loved it!

Savings Found the Week of Sept. 7th

Hello!

Coupons - Make sure this week to cut out the Target Coupon for the pharmacy in the Target flyer. Kroger and other stores will take this coupon too!

Kroger -
They are having a great sale this week. One of the deals is a school deal. Look for Yellow Tags. If you buy 15 participating items. You immediately save $3. This sounds like a lot to buy to only save $3, but one of the things is Campbell's Tomato Soup. If you get several of these at 39 cents each (Coupon and sale), then you can quickly get to 15. Also GM Cereal at $1.50 each (sale and coupon) - lastly Goldfish is included. - We never have enough Goldfish at our house! Ha!

Kroger Gallon Milk - $3.38 (sale no coupon needed)
Tyson Boneless Skinless Chicken - $1.99 lb (sale and I had a coupon for an additional $1 off)
Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunch Meat - FREE (sale and coupon)
Tennessee Pride Sausage - $1.45 (sale and coupon)
GM Chex Mix - 24 cents (sale and Coupon)
Fiber One Bars - $1.19 each (sale and Coupon)
Pillsbury Toaster Strudel - $1.50 (sale and Coupon)


Walgreen's -
They put out their latest Rebate items for the month. Again it is so easy to enter these on-line. (if you are in TN or are one of the test states)
One of the Free items is Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste - take in your manufacturer's coupon for $1 off , and they will pay you to buy it!
Crest Pro-Health Mouthwash is on sale this week only - it is $4.49 and they give you a register rewards worth $4.49 on your next purchase, so it is essentially FREE.

Happy Shopping!!!

Savings for the week of Aug. 31

Hello!

Hope everyone had a great Labor Day!

Coupons - if you are wanting more coupons - try finding someone in your neighborhood to swap with. Chances are you are both cutting out different ones each week - if you swap after you cut them out - you both Win! Also my grandmother - who doesn't cut out any coupons - saves hers for me too!

Kroger -
Look for all items with tags that are Red and White - you will understand when you see one. These are closeout items. They are not advertised and they are first come, first serve. Typically you can get the item free with a coupon.
Bounty Basic Paper Towels - 50 cents (sale and coupon)
Hunts Snack Pack Pudding - 70 cents (sale and coupon)
French's Mustard - 30 cents (sale and coupon)
Duncan Hines Brownies - 30 cents (sale and coupon)
Select Post cereals - $1.50 (sale and coupon)
Smuckers Grape Jelly/Jam (large size) - $1.09 (sale and coupon)
Kroger Eggs - 18 ct $1.88 (sale - no coupon needed) (do not buy 12 count eggs - they are more expensive than this sale)
Ball Park Franks - $1.50 (sale and coupon)
Disney Gummy Vitamins - B1G1 -(with two coupons - I paid $1.25 each - normal price $6.99 each)

Happy Shopping!!!

Fun in Sparta

Pics from a fun birthday weekend in Sparta

Our trip to see "Beauty and the Beast"

Here we are at intermission. Kaitlin is seated on the aisle, so if anyone from the play ran up and down the aisle - she was close to them.

One of the wonderful things about a small town playhouse (like this one in Crossville) is that you often get to meet the cast afterwards. Here is Kaitlin with Belle.

Kaitlin and Chip

We also got to meet the Beast and some other characters, but we (Kaitlin) was a little to shy to make any more pictures. It was a great time!!!