Rebates, & Survey site money makers this month

Ace Rewards card $5.00

Swagbucks $15 in Amazon.com giftcards (I am saving these up until I get $25 to get super saver shipping and then using them to buy Christmas gifts this year.) Sign up here if you are interested. All you have to do is download their toolbar and do all your searches through them. No catch!!! I earn on average 3 swagbucks a day and you only need 45 to get a $5 Amazon.com giftcard. Here is a referral link http://swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-register&rb=156818

Lightspeed Panel - $5 Amazon.com giftcards (see right hand column for link)

$5 Opinion Outpost Check (see right hand column for link)

$10 Rite Aid Gift Card

9.99 Rite Aid Single Check Rebate

Buzz Kits from Bzzagent.com - Glade Candles (pretty 3 wick candle and $3 coupons), Diet Mountain Dew (2 free cans, coupons for 1 free 12 pack, and $1 off coupons)

Misc. I received by mail
Bumblebee tuna 3 - .25 coupons (emailed them with compliment)
FREE good housekeeping magazine from survey
TGIF Free app. and jump in line card (signed up online)
Free Suave (signed up onlilne)
5 - $2 off pepsi, $2 & $3 off frito lay snacks/dip (from mail in rebate)
Land O Lakes 4 - .55 coupons (emailed them with compliment)
Free wonder, homepride or hostess bread up to 2.50 (emailed them with compliment)
10 free Powerade coupons from redeeming points on mycokerewards.com

Drug Store Deals this week!

For more deals like these, check out my favorite websites in the right hand column.

Rite Aid
They had their one touch monitors on sale this week, so I did several transactions using the monitor coupon and the $5 for $25.
Transaction 1
3 Powerade 32 oz 1.25 ea (free after coupons from mycokerewards)
1 Quilted Northern double roll 12 pack 6.99
1 One Touch Mini 14.99

Used
2 powerade coupons (1.25 off each)
1 One Touch Mini (14.99 off)
$5 for $25 rite aid coupon

2.69 OOP (.70 was tax)

Transaction 2
Magnum Razor 4.99
2 One Touch Mini (14.99 off)
$5 for $25 rite aid coupon

.31 OOP (tax was .32)

Transaction 3
Huggies wipes (3.00 off)
Maxwell house coffee 6.99
1 One Touch Mini (14.99 off)
$5 for $25 rite aid coupon

2.71 OOP (.23 was tax)

Transaction 4
8 bags of easter candies .69 ea
2 One Touch Mini (14.99 off)
$5 for $25 rite aid coupon

.52 OOP (no tax?)

Total for Rite Aid $6.23, will receive 4.99 back on Razor with Single Check Rebates (1.24 OOP)

CVS (got stuff for Easter baskets)
2 jelly beans .50 ea
sidewalk chalk 4.99
peeps .96
3 pez bunnies .96 ea
egg color kit 1.99

used 2.00, 4.00, 4.99 ECB
paid .83 on a gift card, earned 1.99 ECB for the egg color kit. All free, but lost some ECBs (what we do for the kids :))

0.00 OOP

Wags
8 Reynolds wrap 1.59 (no, I didn't clear the shelf!!! I had 8 coupons, and thankfully, they had a decent amount in stock)
Wags Reynolds wrap coupon -5.60
8 Reynolds wrap coupons 1.00 off each
easter Stickers 1.99

1.72 OOP (.61 was tax)

Shopping for next week

We had a chance to get out, so I did my shopping for next week a little early. Glad I did because some really good deals were ending.

Target
4 - 6 packs of applesauce (1.69, after coupons .14 each)
Bolt 15.99
Lilo and Stitch 15.99

used
4- $1 Motts target printable
4- $.55 printable from Motts site
$5 off Bolt Internet Printable
$6 off peelie for buying bolt and lilo and stitch (couldn't believe I found one!)

$10 off automatically for buying bolt and lilo and stitch

Used $10 Target gift card from Lilaguide (see left hand column for more info on this one)

Paid $4.07 in cash - (1.43 was tax) will be Profit after rebates if you don't count my gift card...

Will receive $4 back for bolt/pasta rebate
Will receive 2- $5 back for bolt & Lilo & Stitch/rayovac rebate

Kroger
2 wheat bread .78 ea
2 Ronzoni pasta 1.34 ea (for above deal)
4 Kroger american cheese (slices) 1.00 ea
3 Kroger Mandrin Oranges 3/1.00
2 Frozen Peas .88 ea

11.00 OOP (47% savings)

Giant Eagle (how I love you!) My Giant Eagle doubles $1 coupons to $2!
4 - Birdseye veggies 10/10 (.50 each)
3 - Honey Nut Cheerios 2/5 (.50 each)
2 - Life Cereal 2/5 (.50 each)
3 - Mission Tortillas 2.29 (.29 each)
2 - Go-gurts 2.79 (.79 each)
1 - Thomas English Muffins BOGO 1.49 (FREE)
2 - Meaty Bone Dog Treats 2.69 (.69 each)... boy was Tucker happy!!!
2 - Pasta sauce 10/10

Used
4- Birdseye veggies .25 off doubled
3 - Honey Nut Cheerios 1.00 off doubled
2 - Life Cereal 1.00 off doubled
3 - Tortillas 1.00 off doubled
2 - Go-gurts 1.00 off doubled
1- Thomas English Muffins 1.00 off doubled
2 - Meaty Bone Dog Treats 1.00 off doubled

10.66 OOP (77% savings, $35.71 saved with deals and coupons!)

Looking for something to keep the kids busy this summer?

Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long - 2 Free Games Everyday

What exactly is the "Kids Bowl Free" program?
The bowling centers listed have partnered with the schools listed to provide this program. This program is an opportunity for kids and families to enjoy bowling during the summer months. The "Kids Bowl Free" program is only available at the centers listed.

What are the details?
Each child can bowl 2 free games every day throughout the duration of the program. Each center has their own age restrictions, as well as any times the coupons are not valid during the day. Any restrictions can be found on the center page. It is the parents responsibility to sign the children up. NO CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED TO SIGN UP THEMSELVES.

And the Family Pass?
The Family Pass was created to allow for adult family members to enjoy bowling throughtout the summer as well. The Family Pass costs $23.95 and includes 2 GAMES PER PERSON PER DAY. The Family Pass is $23.95 and covers up to 4 adult family members. If you have 1 or 4 for family members on the pass, it is still $23.95 for the entire summer. The children do not go on the Family Pass. You can have 6 children bowl for free and then 4 adults on the Family Pass for $23.95. This one-time payment covers up to 4 adults for the entire summer.

When do I receive the coupons or Family Pass?
The "program start" and "program end" dates are listed on the bowling center page that you sign up with. You can sign up for the program before the start date, but the coupons and family passes will not be loaded into your account until the start date has occurred.

Once the program has begun, we will send you an email every Sunday morning that contains a link to your coupons and family passes for that week. It is not required that you view this email to print your coupons. Simply log into your account at anytime once the program has started to print your coupons and family passes.

http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/faq.php

List of all Bowling Centers:

http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/all_centers.php

What's for dinner

Monday
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
Tuesday
Breakfast - eggs, oatmeal & fruit
Wednesday
Fried Rice
Thursday
Homemade pizza
Friday
Fried Rice (yes, we are guilty of loving this too much! The best part is I added shrimp this time and it was totally different than Wednesday's meal. Nice dish to use up what you have)
Saturday
Ate at Red Lobster!!! Shane had $25 in Red Lobster bucks that he got at work. We spent $39 with tip, so had a really nice sit down lunch for $14 for 2 adults and 3 kids. We ate around 2, so we just had a small (grab what you want) dinner later at home.

Deal on BOLT DVD at Target

If you go to Target they have both Lilo & Stitch and Bolt for 15.99

if you buy both you save $10 automatically, by buying both

There is a 5.00$ on Bolt on Coupons.com $5 off DVD edition HERE (firefox link HERE)

Plus there is a 4.00 mail in rebate for Bolt as well. HERE

Plus, there is a 5.00 mail in rebate for any Disney DVD (states not limited to one, so you can get 2 5.00 rebates for buying both dvds) http://www.rayovac.com/alkaline/promotions.htm

There are some save 6.00 when you buy bolt and lilo and stitch peelies reported at Target.

Before Savings

31.98 2 movies

-10.00 instant savings

-5.00 coupon

-4.00 mail in rebate
-5.00 mail in rebate for Bolt
-5.00 mail in rebate for Lilo

=2.98 for two movies

Profit if you find the 6.00 peelie!!!

Shopping day out

CVS
Transaction 1
Italian Bread 1.99
2 Bayer Monitors 14.99 ea
1 CVS Vitamin D 2.99

Used
CVS coupon $5 off $30 purchase
2 Bayer Monitor coupons 14.99 ea
0.00 OOP!!! Earned 2.99 in ECB (2.99 Profit)

Transaction 2
2 Tostitos 3.00 ea
Loreal Hair Color 6.99
2 Bayer Monitors 14.99 ea
Crest Pro Health 3.49

Used
1.00 off Crest
3.00 off 2 Tostitos
CVS 5.00 off 30.00 purchase
2 Bayer Monitor coupons 14.99 ea

1.50 OOP!!! Earned 3.49 ECB (1.99 Profit)

Walgreens
1 Walgreens Pain Reliever 2.99
1 Huggies Wipes 2.50

Used
3.00 off Huggies Wipes

2.87 OOP!!! Will receive 2.99 for Mail in Rebate (.12 Profit)


Community Markets
4 Chex Mix 1.00 ea

used
4- .50 off Chex Mix

0.00 OOP!!!

Target
2 Motts 1.69

used
2 Target 1.00 coupons
2 Motts .55 coupons

.28 OOP!!!

Giant Eagle
Transaction 1
4 Cascadian Farms Broccoli 2.59 ea (.59 ea after coupon)
1 Butter 1.99
2 Small Mission Tortillas 2.29 ea. (.29 ea after coupon)
2 Large Mission Tortillas 2.79 ea. (.79 ea after coupon)
1 Popcorn 2.79
1 Tomato Paste 1.29 (FREE after coupon)
2 Daisy Cottage Cheese 2.99 ea. (.99 ea after coupon)
4 Mini Wheats 2.50 (3 were .50 after coupon, one was FREE, earned free milk coupon for next order)
2 Yoplait go-gurt 2.79 ea (.79 ea after coupon)
2 Kens Dressing 1.50 ea (FREE after coupon)
2 Healthy Ones Turkey Lunch meat 2.00 ea. (.50 ea after coupon)
1 5 lb bag of rice 4.89

Used
4 Cascadian Farms Broccoli 1.00 off doubled
2 Small Mission Tortillas 1.00 off doubled
2 Large Mission Tortillas 1.00 off doubled
1 Tomato Paste 1.29 .75 off doubled
2 Daisy Cottage Cheese 2.99 ea. 1.00 off doubled
4 Mini Wheats 2.50 (3- 1.00 off doubled, 1- BOGO)
2 Yoplait go-gurt 2.79 ea 1.00 off doubled
2 Kens Dressing 1.50 ea 1.00 off doubled
2 Healthy Ones Turkey Lunch meat 2.00 ea. .75 off doubled

22.25 OOP
Total savings of 40.17 (64%)

Transaction 2
4 Cascadian Farms Broccoli 2.59 ea (.59 ea after coupon)
1 Giant Eagle Milk (FREE after coupon)

4 Cascadian Farms Broccoli 1.00 off doubled
1 Giant Eagle Milk (FREE after coupon from buying kelloggs cereal in last transaction)

2.36 OOP
Total Savings of 10.48 (81%)

Had .40 off gas at Giant Eagle, so I got 10 gallons for 15.00 with my fuel perks

Total OOP for the day (not including profit for drug stores): 24.89 (Giant Eagle and Target) plus 15.00 in gas= 39.89, minus 8.00 for hair color my MIL reinbursed me for $31.89

What did we have for dinner? Not too memorable

Monday
Hotdogs and chips - busy night
Tuesday
Hot Turkey, Egg and Cheese sandwiches
Wednesday
Chicken nuggets, Tater tots and corn
Thursday
Spinach Lasagna - This was easy and tasty. Will post recipe later.
Friday
Fried rice
Saturday
Lentil Tacos
Sunday
Beef and noodles in the crockpot - Shane said this was the best meal I have ever made. I have to admit, it was the easiest!
I used 2 beef chuck steaks, put them in the crockpot with 1/2 cup of water, 1 can of cream of mushroom and 1 pkg of dry onion soup. Cooked for 4 hours on high and it was done!

Week of March 8 at the Grocery Store

Kroger
Kroger Bread .69
Kroger Ricotta Cheese 4.49
3- Freezer Bags .88 ea
2- Ragu Sauce 1.69 ea (1.32 ea)
Tony Paco Sauce 2.50
Kroger Garlic Powder 1.00
Kroger Parm Cheese 2.92
Kroger Buns 1.34
used .75/2
Kroger Buns 1.34
Total OOP 18.39

Walgreens
3 huggies 10 ea
2 garnier 2.99 (-.01 ea)
3 sambucol 11.99 (-2.01 ea)
2 colgate 3.49 (-.51 ea)

used
(manufacturer coupons)
2- $5 off huggies
1- $3 off huggies
2- $1.00 off garnier
3- $4 off sambucol
2- $1.50 off colgate
(Wags coupons)
2- $2.00 off garnier
3- $10.00 off sambucol
2- $2.50 off colgate
Total 15.26 (5.33 was tax) and earned $10 RR for the huggies :) Total savings $75.99

Dinner this week

Not a very creative week. We ended the week with colds. Hopefully they pass soon!
Sunday
hot dogs and tater tots... not our typical, but it was a lazy sunday
Monday
Chicken, rice & tomato in wraps
Tuesday
Breakfast
Wednesday
Leftovers
Thursday
Vegetable Soup with Rice
Friday
Spaghetti
Saturday
Leftover Spaghetti
Sunday
Stir-fry for lunch and Free Roastburger from Arbys for dinner (the kids had leftovers)

This week at the grocery store

Didn't do bad last week. In fact, we have been eating really good by cleaning out our freezer, fridge and cupboards. Went to CVS and Kroger today for essentials and deals:

CVS
2 Reese Whipps 2/1.00
1 Suave Body Wash 1.99
1 Gillette Fusion Razor 7.99
1 Carnation Instant Breakfast 4.99
1 CVS Vitamin D 2.99

Used
1/2 Reese Whipps (made them free)
1 Free Suave (took off $3)
$4 off Gillette Fusion

Paid with $8.97 in ECB and 2.26 on a gift card from transferring a prescription. Plus the kids were really excited about the Reese Whipps (nice treat after shopping)
Earned $4 ECB for Fusion, $4.99 ECB for Carnation Instant Breakfast, 2.99 ECB for CVS Vit. D
OOP 0.00 :)

Kroger
1 Kroger Butter 2.50
2 Cottonelle .99 ea
1 Cheerios 3.19
1 Bread on clearance .99
1 Kroger bread 1.00

Used
1- $1 off butter
2- .50 off cottonelle
1- Free Cheerios

OOP 3.56

Community Markets
Roma Tomatoes (1.00/lb) 2.79
Cilantro .99
Iceberg lettuce 1.00
Doughnuts 1.00
Croutons 1.00 (used .55 coupon to make it .45)
Total 6.23

Giant Eagle
Sugar 2.50
Brown Sugar 2.29
used .65/2 doubles to $1.30
2- GE Cheese Slices 2.50 ea
3- Healthy Ones Lunchmeat 2.00 (.50 ea)
used .75 doubles to $1.50
2- Welchs Jelly 2.00 (FREE)
used 1.00 doubles to $2.00
Giant Eagle Cottage Cheese 2.75
Ragu 2.50
Black Beans 1.79
Lentils 1.39
Muir Glen Tom. Sauce 1.79 (FREE)
used 1.00 doubles to 1.79
4- Chicken Helper 1.00 ea
Chicken .99/lb 4.01
Thomas English Muffins 2.99 (.99)
used $1.00 doubles to 2.00
2- Mission Tortillas 2.99 (.99 ea)
used 2- 1.00 doubles to 2.00
Tuna Pouch 1.99 (FREE)
Used 1.00 doubles to 1.99
Kashi Frozen Meal 4.49 (FREE)
Free Kashi Meal
Kraft Shred. Cheese 2.99 (FREE)
Free Cheese 2.99
Hot Sauce 1.50 (FREE)
used .75/1 doubles to 1.50
Butter 1.99
BBQ Sauce 2.79 (FREE)
Free BBQ Sauce
Planter Nut Mix 4.79 (FREE)
Free Planter Nuts

Also used $1 off from last time

Total 33.53 Saved 40.02 (54%). I've done better at Giant Eagle, but I'm happy with it.

3 lbs Ground beef 7.59
Udder Cream 1.99 (for Jerry's dry dry skin!)
4- Grape Jelly (used 1.00 coupons to make them FREE)
1- Tuna Pouch (used 1.00 coupon to make it FREE)
Total 9.71 Saved 9.99 (51%).

Total OOP for the week 53.03