Monday, June 7, 2010

NEW BLOG

Hey Everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that I just started a NEW BLOG for my couponing madness! That way I can keep this one as OUR STORY and not just SUZANNE'S CRAZY SHOPPING!


There you have it! Come and check out all the great deals I am getting!

THANKS!

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Garage

Today the sellers came over and we cleaned out the garage together. It was a good time. They are SO NICE... and work quickly! They got the truck and we went through everything. They took what they wanted, we kept what we wanted, and the rest went in the truck to be taken away!

Andrew was FILTHY.
He was covered from head to toe in dust and dirt.
NASTY!
Here is the truck full of junk!
GOODBYE JUNK!

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Welcome Home Heather

Today Andrew's sister came home from the Peoria Illinois Mission! We are so excited to have her back! She looks absolutely beautiful and amazing! You can tell that she worked hard and was an excellent missionary! Her smile could light a room!
Andrew and I were lucky to have the opportunity to go and Welcome her home at the airport! We got to the airport at the same time as Rob & Sheila so we went together and waited at the terminal for her to exit! We waited for over a half an hour before we got a phone call from Andrew's parents wondering where we were! They were all down at the baggage claim with Heather!! We were so bummed that we missed her coming off the plane, but it was really nice to spend a little bit of time with Rob & Sheila!
Here is a picture taken at the airport...
After the airport we went out to dinner at a Chinese Buffet. I guess it is a family tradition to go to this particular restaurant when they have a missionary come home. The food was great and we had a wonderful time visiting! It was nice to be together!

Heather, Thank You for serving and being an example to all of us!
WELCOME HOME!
WE LOVE YOU!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

**OK... my MATH SUCKS!...I'm sorry, but I promise it all works out!**

WALGREENS:
KOTEX U: 2/$7... used 2 $1 coupons, recieved a $5 RR, TOTAL:$1 each
LYSOL toilet cleaner: B1 $2.99 G1 Free... used 2 $1 coupons... paid $.99 for BOTH.
Old Spice Body Wash: $4.49. Used a B1G1 coupon, recieved $4.50 RR, TOTAL: 2 FREE!
Jello: $.19 each
Listerine: $.99

I used $11 in RR to pay the balance.

TOTAL OUT OF POCKET: $2.35
I received $7.50 in REGISTER REWARDS!

RITE AID:
Huggies Wipes: Sale 2/$5. I used 2 $2/2 coupons making them $1.50 each.
Colgate Pro Clinical: Sale $2.99. I used $1 coupon & $1 store coupon making them $.99 each.
Advil PM: $5.49. Used a $2 coupon & $2 store coupon making it $1.49.
Stride Gum: $1 each. Used a B1G1 coupon making them $.50 each.

TOTAL in Merchandise:$23.44
COUPONS:$18 (I used a $5 off as well)

TOTAL OUT OF POCKET: $6.44 (The cost of the Advil!)

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Good Deal 6...

*WALGREENS*
Soft Scrub: $4.89 or $4.39 each. On sale B1G1. Used 2 B1G1 coupons... making all 4 FREE!
Schick Hydro 3: $7.99 with a $5 Register Reward. Used a $5 coupon... I made $2 on this one!
Freezer Pops: $1 ... I always try to get these... the cashier gets a little bonus for selling them.. and they are REALLY GOOD!

Subtotal in merchandise: $27.55
Coupons: $14.28 (+the 2 free from the store)
Total out of pocket: $5.79
Register Rewards: $5
BASICALLY I PAID: $.79

WEGMANS
I seriously cannot remember how this one worked out. I know the Ball Park hot dogs were on sale 2 for $3 and I used a $1 coupon making them $1.00 each. For the Dr. Pepper I used 2 coupons that doubled making them close if not free. I also used 2 coupons for the Suddenly Salad that doubled making them pennies each. The tax was $.09. SO... I paid $.48 for both Suddenly Salads and both sodas and $1 each for the hot dogs.... I just don't know how! YOU figure it out!! LOL...
WAL MART
Here is the FUN ONE:
Tampons: $6.97 each. I used 2 $2 coupons making them $4.97 each. BUT... I get a FREE movie (up to $12) for each box! GOOD DEAL!
Nexcare band aids: $1.50. I used $1 coupons making them $.50
Benedryl Itch sticks: $2.28 each. I used 2 $4/2 coupons making them $.38 each
Pasta (made from veggies): $1.38 each. I used 2 $.50/1 coupons making them $.88 each
Biore face scrub: $1.98 each. I used 2 $2/1 coupons making them FREE + $.06 overage!
Deodorant: $1.72 each. I used 2 $3/2 coupons making them $.22 each.
BBQ Sauce: $1.78 each. I used 2 $1/1 coupons making them $.78 each.
Vinager: $1.08 each. I used 2 $.50/1 coupons making them $.58 each.

Subtotal: $44.26
Coupons: $27.00
Total: $17.26 + tax = 19.12

PLUS 2 FREE MOVIES TICKETS!!!!
We will see Alice in Wonderland in 3D!!!

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Happy Mother's Day

Beautiful!
This is my beautiful Mother!
I love her so much.
She is the best!
Today I celebrate the greatest Mother on the face of the Earth. Seriously, you should be jealous! My mom is such a sweat heart! I love this picture of her... even if she is going to roll her eyes and tell me I am crazy! Isn't she beautiful?!?!
Mom, THANK YOU...
Thank you for bringing me into this world. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. Thank you for showing me who I want to be. Thank you for sharing your testimony verbally, but most importantly through your actions. Thank you for countless hugs and kisses at just the right moments. Thank you for holding me and wiping my tears when I cry. Thank you for ALWAYS being there when I need you (unless LOST is on!). Thank you for making me laugh until my stomach hurts. Thank you for being there at volleyball games, concerts, & competitions. Thank you for being there at graduation and my wedding. Thank you for being there constantly at the two most difficult times of my life. Thank you for countless loads of laundry. Thank you for many many many hours in the kitchen! Thank you for the time you spend on your knees in my behalf. Thank you for showing me what REAL service is. Thank you for showing me what LOVE is. Thank you for kind words on a daily basis...
Mom, I could go on FOREVER.
THANK YOU for all you have done. Thank you for being you!
I hope that someday I can be half the mother you are!
You are the BEST & I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOM!
I LOVE YOU!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Good Deal 5...

*WAL MART*
Here's the scoop... 4 Wheatables... 1.98 each... 1.50 coupon making them .48 each. 2 Tucks.... 2.84 each... 3.00 coupon making them FREE + .32 overage. 2 O-Celo sponges .92 each... 1.00 coupon making them .42 each!
SUBTOTAL: $15.44
Total after coupons: $2.44 + tax = $2.58
SAVINGS: $13.00

*WALGREENS*
I came across my first couponing issue tonight... that Infusium is NOT FREE. It looked to be 4.99 (in store coupon $2 and paper coupon $3) making it free. Well, it is really $6.99 ... which means I paid $1.99 for it... so I am returning it.
Here's the scoop: 2 U Kotex products are 2 for $7... used 2 1.00 coupons, and got back a $3 register reward making them 1.00 each. 1 Nivea lotion .79. and 1 box of popsicles 1.00.
SUBTOTAL: $15.78
Total after coupons: $8.78 - register rewards $3.78 + tax = $4.89
SAVINGS: $10.89
PLUS I got a $3.00 Register Reward and a coupon for a FREE Always product!
TOTAL: 1.89 ... BUT... I am taking back the Infusium ... so they should give me back $2.00 ... So... I will have MADE $.11 SCORE! LOL

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Good deal 4...

*RITE AID*
I did OK tonight...
1) EOS lip balm 2.99, single check rebate 2.00 each making them .99 each.
2) Bic Soleil 5.99, single check rebate 2.00, coupon 3.00, making them .99.
3)Carefree pantyliner .99, 1.00 coupon, making them FREE.
4)Nivea Body Wash (on sale) 3.50, 4.00 coupon making them FREE.
5)Mentos .85
6) 5 Gum on sale .74 each.

total before tax: $24.77
-5.00 off $25 = $19.77
-8.00 in coupons = $11.77
+tax = 12.36
-10.00 in single check rebates = $2.36

*I paid $2.36 for all of this!!!*

(I added up all the original prices... $32.06 before tax)

Monday, May 3, 2010

Good Deal 3...

WALGREENS May 3, 2010
OK.. here is the scoop:
I got 2 Nivea Kiss of Moisture Lip Care on sale for $2.39 each used a B1G1 coupon and a $1 coupon... so $1.39 for both.
I got 2 Nivea Touch of Happiness Moisturizing Body Wash on sale for $5.59 each. I used a B1G1 coupon and a $4 couon... so $1.59 for both.
TOTAL: $2.98 for all 4 Nivea products! (You get a register reward for $5 toward your next purchase)
I got 2 Sure antiperspirant/deodorants on sale 2/$3 with an in ad coupon. Used 2 $1.50 coupons on top... made them both FREE!!
I also got 4 Old Spice body washes for Andrew of course! They were on sale for $3.33. I used 2 B1G1 coupons and a $4 of 2 coupon making it $2.66 for all 4 ($.67 each).
Because I wanted to use Register Rewards from last time I had to buy 2 more items... hence the candy... $.89 and $.80 ...
TOTAL: $9.52 I used $6 in Register Rewards
OUT OF POCKET: $3.52 ($2.19 of which was tax!)
REGISTER REWARDS: $5

Basically I made $1.48!!!

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Good Deal 2...

*Great trip to Wal-Mart tonight! Here's the deal: Carefree liners $1 for 2 (after B1G1 coupon), Tucks FREE plus $.32 overage (after 2 $3 coupons), Sponges $.68 for 2 (after $1 coupon), Worcesshore (Worchestershire) Sauce $.48 (after $2 coupon), Wheatables $1.44 for 3 boxes (after 3 $1.50 coupons) ... and I just needed the juice... it was $2 :)

Subtotal: 19.78
Subtotal after coupons: 5.28