Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Getting ready for Easter

Since it was cold and snowy today we dyed Easter eggs













And made a few treats for the Hunt!





Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Snowmageden 2013

So far today we have gotten 14 inches of snow, the kiddos and Zoe had so much fun playing outside we even made snow ice cream





















Thursday, March 21, 2013

Schnucks is tripling coupons again!!! UPDATED Again 3/23/13


I am lucky enough to have 3 Schnucks with-in 10 miles of our house, So, so far I have gone 5 times total!
This is a pic of yesterdays trips (3 - one to each Schnucks) I did not take a picture today but I only went to 2 stores this morning

So far I have gotten
  •  1 3lb bag of cuties($4.99) $.75 tripled $2.74
  • 4 containers of sour cream($1.50) $.35 off tripled $.45 each
  • 3 burrito/fajita mixes($.75) $.50 off three tripled $.25 each
  • 6 boxes of popscicles (4 different kinds) ($2.00) $.50 off tripled $.50 a box
  • 8 cans of dices tomatoes ($1) $.55 off two tripled $.35 each
  • 5 jars of spaghetti sauce($2.49) $.60 off tripled $.69 each
  • 8 boxes of bandages ($1) $.50 doubled FREE
  • 6 greek yogurts($1) $.50 off  2 tripled  $.25 each
  • 2 bags of cheetos ($1.88) $1 off two $1.38 each
  • 3 bags of Farmrich mozzarella bites($4.99) $.75 off tripled $2.74 each
  • 3 Frenches dijon mustards($2)$.75 tripled  FREE
  • 4 coffemate creamers ($3.89) BOGOcoupon  $1.94 each
  • 3 downeys($2.99) $.75 off tripled $.74 each
  • 3 cans of pineapple($1.49) $.75 off 3 tripled $.74 each
  • 3 bisquik($1.79) $.60 tripled FREE
  • 1 windex($3.00) $.75 off tripled $.75 
  • 1 frank hot sauces(1.50) $.40 tripled $.30
  • 2 bread mixes($2.49) $.75 tripled $.24 each
  • 3 kids juice bottles($1.99) NO COUPON
  • 3 capri suns($2.25) $.30 tripled $1.95
  • 6 2ltrs of soda($.96) BOGO and $.75 tripled - FREE
  • 3 -4packs of jello $.75 off 2 tripled $1.36 Each
  • 4 tubes of kids toothpaste(1.99) $.50 tripled $.50 each
  • 2 lbs carrots($.99)
  • 1 gal of milk($3.53)
  • 2 lbs bananas
  • 2 lbs pork sausage(1.99/lb) $2.00 off coupon (it was just over a lb so $.07
  • 1 pumpkin bar mix
  • 1 brownie mix
  • 6 dozen eggs (the kids can't wait to dye Easter eggs)($1.68) $.55 off 2 tripled $.85 each
  • 2 boxes of crab/shrimp boil($1.29) $.75 off two $.16 each
  • 1 bag of flour($1.89)
  • 2 teriyaki/noodle mixes (just add chicken)($1) $.50 doubled FREE
  • 19 boxes of cereal($1.47) $.75 tripled FREE
  • 1 Parmesan cheese($2.59) $1.00 $1.59
  • 1 H&B ham bone for our dog ($2.99
  • 1 12 pack Dt. Dr Pepper
  • 2 bags of shredded cheese($2) $.55 off two tripled $1.17 each
  • 2 Jars of gravy($1.49) $.75 off doubled FREE
so that is about 130 items and I spent $104 dollars and saved $230

So it comes out to be 80 cents an item

So I went again to 2 of my local Schnucks today and I Got


  • 4 boxes of Cereal ($1.47) $1.00 coupon $.47 each
  • 2 lbs of pork sausage ($1.99) $2.00 off  each lbs FREE
  • 3 cans of Bakers Joy (aerosol nonstick pan spray with flour in it)($2.29) $.79 coupon tripled $.04 each
  • 2  4 -packs of Jello ($2.49) $.75 off 2 tripled $1.36 Each
  • 1 Franks Sweet chili dipping sauce($2) $.40 tripled $.80
  • 1 Worcestershire sauce(1.89) $.30 tripled $.99
  • 1 box capri sun($2.25) $.30 tripled $1.95
  • 3 boxes curad bandages($.99) $.50 doubled FREE
  • 3 bottles of dawn dish soap ($2.50) $.50 tripled $.50 each
  • 2 V8 Fusion Mango Smooties($2.00) $.50 off 2 tripled $1.25 each
  • 4 burrito/fajita  seasoning mixes($.75) $.50 off 3 tripled $.37 each
  • 1 jar of gravy($1.49) $.79 coupon tripled FREE
  • 3 bottles of Armstrong floor cleaner($3.97) $2 coupon making them $1.97
  • 3 boxes of bisquik 1($1.79) 60 centstripled FREE
  • 4 jars of pasta sauce ($1) clearance no coupon
  • 2 snickers(BOGO) ($.69)  each of the became 34.5 cents each
  • 2 farmrich mozzarella bites ($4.99)75 cents off tripled to $2.25 off making them $2.74
So that is an additonal 40 or so items and today I Spent $31.92 and saved $83.50

So My Grand total for the week is $135.92 and I saved $313.50

Adding what I bought today i have gotten 173 items for $135.92 making each item 78.5 cents each

So I went again this morning to 1 of my Schnucks (My daughter wanted sunny d and powdered sugar donuts and since she doesn't feel good I got them for her and while I was there I did some couponing)

Today I Got:

  • 2 bags of powder sugar donuts ($1.49 & $1.99) NO Coupon
  • 2 20 oz Sunny Ds ($.99)
  • 1 little Debbie Mini Brownie ($2.59) $.75 tripled $.34
  • 3 Stean fresh whole grain rice with Veggies ($1) $.35 tripled  FREE
  • 3 Swanson Flavor boost Chicken broth (On Clearance for $1.99) $.50 off 1 tripled $.50 Each
  • 3 Campbells skillet sauces ($2) $.75 off 1 tripled FREE
  • 2 Betty Crocker Pumpkin Cookie mixes (On clearance for $.99) $.75 off two tripled FREE
  • 2 Curad bandages ($.99) $.50 off doubled FREE
  • 2 McCormick Grinder Garlic Pepper ($2.39) $.75 off 1 tripled $.14 Each
My total today before sales and coupons was $50.05 after coupons, clearance, and sales My total was $8.12

So My Grand total is now $144.04 with a savings of $355.43

I have now gotten 193 items for $144.04 making it 74.6 cents per item!!!

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Phone photo dump -Our trip to The Cat Museum in Peoria

















Thankful Thursday(I forgot to publish)



My Little Helper!

Family time


This weekend we went to my Sisters up by Chicago, It wasn't an eventful weekend but we (Me and My Kiddos) got some much needed Cruse Love!!! 

It was a fun time, and I just love to see the bond My nieces, & nephews have with my kids!