CVS & Walgreens Shopping - Week of 5/29

I got in early this week so that I could get the best deals- and it worked! Every since everyone found out about this couponing thing the shelves clear out pretty quick. So here's my savings this week:


WALGREENS-

Puffs facial tissue (100 ct):
Original Price: $1.49 ea
Sale price w/ in-store coupon: $.99
Final price: $2.97 for 3

Sandwich bags (60 ct):
Original price: $1.89 ea
Sale price w/ in-store coupon: $.99
Final price: $1.98 for 2

Colgate MaxFresh Toothpaste:
Sale price: 2/$5 w/ $2.00 Register Rewards (2.50 each)
Coupon: $1.00 off 1
Final price: $1.00 each

Total spent: FREE -I made $2.00 for purchasing these items. How? 1. I paid with Register Rewards I had from a purchase last week and 2. I recieved $2.00 in Register Rewards for buying the Colgate Toothpaste.

What a deal!


CVS-

Pampers Swaddlers diapers (36 ct):
Original Price: $12.79
Sale price: $8.99 w/ $2.00 Register Rewards making it $6.99
Coupon: $1.50 off 1 Pampers diapers pack
Final price: $5.49

Huggies wipes (72 ct):
Original Price: $3.39
Sale price: $2.99
Coupon: $.75 off any huggies wipes
Final price: $2.24

Speed Stick Men's Deodorant
Original Price: $4.29 ea
Sale price: 2/$6 plus receive $3.00 Extra Bucks
Coupons: 2- $.75 off 1 ( I can use two of the same coupons for this because it's part of the deal)
Final price: $1.50 for 2

Select Candy:
Sale price: 2/$1 w/ $1 in Extra bucks
Final Price: FREE

Original total: $15.94 out of pocket BUT I received $6.00 in Extra Bucks making my
Total: $9.94

A total of $15.82 in Savings

Newest pictures of my belly

This is me at 16 weeks and 4 days. I can't believe I'm already at 4 months. Time is flying by

Wal-mart deals for this week (5/23)

Pampers baby wipes (504 in each box)
Sale price: $11.93 (2)
Coupon: $1.50 off 1
Final price for 2: $11.18 each ( .02 a wipe)
It's not the best deal I've ever gotten on wipes but it was good enough not to pass up!! Especially since I had a coupon for it!

Bread bowls

For the longest time I've been wanting to learn to make bread bowls. I've had a little bit of extra time lately so I finally decided to try them. They really turned out great. I have a bread machine that I used to mix and knead the dough, but I can't say I really followed a particular recipe - it was basically just trial and error. I filled them with a recipe called:

Fiesta Beef Bowls

Ingredients:
1-1/2 pounds boneless beef top round steak
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups hot cooked rice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
6 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
6 tablespoons guacamole

Directions:
Place round steak in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic and seasonings; pour over steak. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove meat from slow cooker. Add beans to tomato mixture. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until beans are heated through. When cool enough to handle, slice meat. In individual bowls, layer the rice, meat and bean mixture. Top with cheese, olives, onions and guacamole. Yield: 6 servings.

Here's the final product:
Needless to say it was hearty meal :)

Belly pictures

I realize I'm alittle behind on my belly pictures so let me catch you up. This one was taken at 9 weeks and 5 days along in my pregnancy. As you can see I barely had a bump. A lot of people still can't tell that I'm pregnant even though I'm almost 16 weeks (15 weeks and 6 days to be exact). Stay tuned for my most current picture. I will post it in the next few days.

Garage Sale Find

This past weekend our neighbors down the street were having a garage sale and we actually came across a really good find. We found an almost brand new baby swing for $25.00. Now, if you don't know, the regular price of a new baby swing can run anywhere from $100 to $180. We thought it was a great deal so we swiped it up!! Here's a picture of it:

We also found some hooded towels that had never been used that are just adorable and gender neutral, I might add! They were $.25 a piece

Walgreens

Walgreens deals were selective this week but this is what I got away with:

Gillette Profusion Razors for Men
Original Price: $12.99
Sale Price: $9.89 with $5.00 Register Rewards back
Coupon: $4.00 off
Final Price: $.89 What a steal!!

Softsoap bodywash for Women
Sale Price: 2/$6 with $4.00 Register Rewards back
Final Price: $1.00 a piece


Gillette Profusion Razors for Men
Original Price: $12.99
Sale Price: $9.89 with $5.00 Register Rewards back
Coupon: $4.00 off
Final Price: $.89

Sure Deodorant
Original Price: $2.50
Sale Price: 2/$3 with Walgreens in-store Coupon
Coupon: 1.00 off (used 2 because there's two products in the deal)
Final Price: $.50 each

Target Deals: $.50 Tees

It's been awhile since I blogged on my deals. It's time to get back to it. Target has some pretty good deals this week that I thought I'd share.
Right now they have a lot of their women's clothing on clearance for 30%, 50%, and 75% off. You have to dig through it but it's worth it. Here's what I got.

Merona Tees
Original Price: $10.00
Clearance price: $2.50
Target coupon: $2.00 off
Final Cost: $.50 each

Mossimo Quarter-length cartigan
Original Price: $17.99
Clearance Price: $8.98
Target Coupon: $3.00 off
Final Cost: $5.98


Gillette Body Wash for Men
Original Price: $3.49
Coupons: $2.00 off and Buy One Get One FREE
Final Cost: $1.49 for both

Kraft BBQ sauce:
Sale Price: $1.02
Coupon: $.55 off
Final Cost: $.47

Second Ultrasound!

Angie went for her 2nd ultrasound on Wednesday and we got new pictures!


The baby's a bit shy in this picture... or it's already playing peek-a-boo :)





She met with Dr. Hale, our geneticist, at the recommendation of our OB/GYN, Dr. Suit. Dr. Suit recommends all her patients see a geneticist so that parents have as much information about the baby's health as possible. Dr. Hale has a newer ultrasound machine and all of our pictures will now come from him - the pictures are better quality. God has continued to bless us by giving us great reports from the Drs. about Angie's and the baby's health! The baby's heart-rate is perfectly within the range of a healthy baby :) We will go back in 4 weeks for another check-up and to find out the baby's gender! We can't wait for that appointment to get here!


The baby's giving us the thumbs-up in this one:

I turned this one upside-down because it's easier to make things out:

And here's a close-up!

Keep us in your prayers!

J