Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Walmart Shopping Trip 03/26

I was at the Walmart in Destin, FL.

What I Bought (and shelf price):
(2) Tidy Cats Litter 14lb $6.24/on sale
(1) Beneful Baked Delights Quacks $3.84
(1) Beneful Baked Delights Snackers $3.84
(1) Stridex Natural Control Wipes, 70 ct $3.97/on sale
(1) Covergirl LashBlast 24 Hour Mascara  $7.98/on sale
(1) Suave Keratin Infusion Smooth & Shine Serum $2.74
Subtotal Before Coupons: $34.85




What Coupons I Used (and where I found them):
(2) Take $1 off of any Tidy Cats Litter, 7lbs or larger (Coupon Trade)
(1) Buy One Beneful Baked Delights, Get One FREE (Coupon Trade)
(1) Take $1 off of any Stridex Wipes
(1) Tale $1 off of any Covergirl Eye Product
(1) Get one Suave Keratin Infusion Products for FREE, up to $3 value
Subtotal After Coupons: $24.27








Wednesday, March 21, 2012

CVS 3/18-3/24

Be sure to check out your local CVS to see if you can score these great deals, too! 

Freebies:
Carefree Trial Size Original or Body Shape Pantiliners 20-22ct $1/each
Coupon: $1/1 Carefree Pantiliners 18-22ct (SS 03/18)
FREE after Coupon

Colgate Optic White 4 oz, Sensitive Pro-Relief or Optic White Toothbrush 1ct $3.49/each
Earn $2 ECB (Limit 2)
Coupon: $1/1 Colgate Optic White, Total Advanced or Sensitive Pro Relief (SS 3/11)
Coupon: $1/1 Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste (CVS Reinventing Beauty, Winter)
FREE + $0.51 MM after both coupons!

Save with Sarah:
Get $5 ECB when you get any 2 Biore Cleansers or Strips-
excludes travel/trial sizes and/or clearance items (Limit 1)*
Coupon: FREE Biore Cleanser when you get Pore Strips (SS 03/04)
Coupon: $1/1 any Biore Product Peelies/Coupon in Box
As low as 2/$1.99 or $0.75 each after coupons/ECB

Get $4 ECB (No Limit) when you get any Schick Hydro 5 Catridges 4pk, Hydro 5 or Hydro 5 Power Select Razor 1ct $9.19
Coupon: $4/1 Schick Hydro Power Select (SS 02/26)
$1.19 after coupon/ECB

ALL Got2B Hair Stylers for $3.99/each*
Coupon: $3/1 Got2B Full Sized Product (RP 02/12)
$0.99 after coupon

Mitchum or Lady Mitchum Deodorant $1.99
Coupon: $1/1 Mitchum Deodorant (coupons.com)
$0.99 after coupon

Olay Daily Facial Clothes 30-33ct or Cleansers 6.78-7oz $3.99
Coupon: $3/2 Olay Facial Moisturizers, Facial Cleansers or Facial Hair Remover (RP 02/12)
Coupon: FREE Olay Body Wash when you get Facial Cleanser (P&G 03/04)
Buy (2) Olay Cleansers and (2) Body Wash. Use these coupons: (1) $3/2 Olay Cleansers and (2) FREE Body Wash when you get Cleanser. Pay $4.98 after coupons for (2) Cleansers and (2) Body Wash. ($1.24 per item goes to the Beauty Club and toward the P&G Rebate Here)
Kleenex Facial Tissue Regular 100ct or 70ct with lotion $0.99
Coupon: $0.30/3 Kleenex Tissue Packs or Boxes (SS 03/11)
3 for $2.68 or $0.89 each after coupon

Garnier Nutrisse or HerbaShine $4.99
Coupon: $3/1 Garnier HeraShine Color Creme (RP 03/04)
$1.99 after coupon*

Lysol Disinfectant Wipes 80ct $2.50 
Coupon: $0.50/2 Lysol Wipes (Print Here)
$4.50/2 or $2.25 each after coupon

Zyrtec 24-Hr Tablets 30ct or Liquid Gels 25ct $15
Coupon: $5/1 Zyrtec Product 24ct and up (RP 03/04)
$10 after coupon

Earn Extra Care Bucks
Easter M&Ms 9.9-14oz $6/2
Earn $1 ECB when you buy 2 (Limit 1)

Spend $15 Get $5  ECB when you buy any of these products:
Hershey's Cadbury Mini Eggs 1.5oz, Reese's Single Egg or Hershey's Bunny 1.2oz 2/$1.50, Lindt Chocolate Carrots, Gold Bunny, Mini Bunnies or Spring Truffles 1.7-5.1oz 2/$7, Easter Hershey's Chocolate Bunnies, Reese's Eggs 6pk, Cadbury Mini Eggs 12ok or Giant Kiss 7oz 2/$7, Gimbal's or Russell Stover Jelly Beans 7-14oz 2/$6, Hershey's Big Bag 18-19.75oz 2/$10, Mars Easter Mixed Minis 19.19-21.69oz 2/$10, Easter Peeps chicks or bunnies 3-12ct 2/$2.98, Wrigley's Starburst, Skittles Fun Size 7.3oz, LifeSavers, Starburst Jelly Beans 14oz or Crazy Beans 13oz 2/$4.98, Mars Snickers Eggs 6ct, Easter Minis 10.5-11.5oz, M&M's Solid Bunny or Snickers Bunny 5oz 2/$6
Coupons: $1/2 Starburst/Life Savers/Jellybeans 13oz+ bags (RP 03/18), $2/3 Hershey's Kisses, Reese's Bliss, Miniatures or Cadbury or Whopper Eggs (SS 02/26), $1/2 M&Ms, M&M Minis, Minis Mix, 3 Musketeers, Twix Minis, Snickers Minis, Milky Way Minis or Dove Silky Smooth Egg (RP 03/04), $1/2 Mars Easter Products (RP 03/18)

Spend $15 Get $5 ECB when you buy these Hershey’s, Reese’s, Coca-Cola and Kraft Products: Planters Nut-rition 8.75-10.25 oz 2/$9, Planters Peanuts 16 oz 2/$6, Hershey’s Snack Size Reese’s or Kit Kat 10.5-10.78 oz 2/$6, Hershey’s Extra large bar 4-4-.5 oz or Snack Size assorted 8pk. 4/$5, Coke 12oz cans 12pk 3/$9, Coke 2 liter bottle 4/$5, Wheat Thins, Triscuit 9-10 oz, Ritz crackers 15.1 oz, Ritz Fresh Stacks or Crackerfuls 6-8ct. 3/$8, Vitaminwater 20 oz., Powerade 32 oz, or Fuze 16.9 oz 5/$5
Coupons: $1.50/2 Planters Peanuts (SS 01/08), $2/3 Hersey's Kisses, Reese's, Bliss, Miniatures or Cadbury or Whoppers Eggs 8oz+ (SS 02/26), $1/1 Planters Peanuts (SS 01/29), $1/1 Planters Nut-Rition Product (SS 01/08)
Duracell Alkaline AAA, AA 8pk, C, D 4pk, 9-volt 2pk, or Ultra Power AAA, AA 6pk Batteries $6.99 Get $1 ECB Limit 1 
Coupons: $0.50/1 Duracell Coppertop, Ultra Power, Ultra Photo Lithium or Specialty Batteries (P&G 3/4)

*Counts toward Beauty Club


Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Pink Slime: What do YOU Think?

     I'm sure by now you have heard about something in meat called "Pink Slime" (which is in 70% of the ground beef sold at most supermarkets). But what exactly is it? BLBT (Boneless Lean Beef Trimmings) is a cheap meat filler and "recovers lean meat that otherwise would be wasted," according to the President of the American Meat Institue, J. Patrick Boyle.

     Beef that contains pink slime is USDA approved and is considered nutritious. However, some say the meat (which is highly exposed to fecal matter) looks more like Play-Doh and comes from the parts of a cow that are most vulnerable to disease. Before Beef Products Inc. found a way to use their low-quality beef trimmings, by cleaning the "meat" with ammonia, it was only sold to dog food or cooking oil suppliers. BPI calls their finished product "Finely Textured Lean Beef"; it's not as healthy as ground beef (mostly muscle meat) since the protein comes mostly from connective tissue.

     “All beef is a good or excellent source of 10 essential nutrients, including protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins,” H. Russell Cross, head of the department of animal science at Texas A&M University, said in a statement to ABC News. ”Finely textured lean beef helps us meet consumer demand for safe, affordable and nutritious food.”

     So if this pink slime isn't a big deal, why all of the fuss now? BLBT was mentioned and referred to as "pink slime" by famous chef Jamie Oliver on an episode of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution. Last month, McDonald's said that they will no longer sell burgers that contain pink slime. Burger King and Taco Bell have also put a stop to the use of BLBT in their food. The UK has a ban on the human consumption of boneless lean beef trimmings; it's only suitable for their dog and chicken food.

     Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a statement to ABC News saying that starting this Fall, schools will be able to decide whether or not they buy hamburgers that contains BLBT or "pink slime". "ABC News traveled across the country to the meat section of grocery stores to see if it's in the ground beef they sell. At most stores it was impossible to tell for sure whether the beef contained the filler. At one store there was no way to tell from the labels, and the butchers did not know the answer. There is only one way to know for certain that "pink slime" is not in your beef: If your meat is stamped USDA Organic, it's pure meat with no filler. Otherwise, you can't know from the packaging because "pink slime" does not have to appear on the label. And the USDA is giving no indication it will force meat packers to lift the veil of secrecy any time soon." (borrowed from Yahoo News).

What Does Sarah Say?
I have bought into the hype hook, line, and sinker. I will not be buying ANY meat (no matter from what animal) from stores that might sell ground beef with pink slime. I think it's pretty awful that the US isn't doing more to protect us. If the UK doesn't use the stuff and if most food chains are turning their backs on BLBT suppliers, why don't we ban it? I'd have a fit if my school served this low-quality meat to my children (considering the ridiculous annual fees I've had to pay for a public school), but how would we know? I think now is the time for parents to start contacting their local schools and demand they keep this junk as far away from campus as possible. Some children will go to a house with no food to eat; they shouldn't be given cheap fillers while they're at school.

Where Will Sarah Find Her Meat Now?Publix, Costco, HEB, Whole Foods, and Kroger have all stated that they do not sell any meats containing "pink slime". If your meat is labeled "Certified USDA Organic" it can not contain ANY fillers (so no BLBT).

Why Should I Care?
Maybe you shouldn't. Who knows. But with the rise of diseases like Chron's and Ulcerative Colitis on the rise, it makes you wonder how much of a role food plays in your life.

-Sarah


Friday, March 9, 2012

Dollar General Shopping Trip 03/04/12

I went to the Dollar General in Destin, FL.

What I Bought (and shelf price):
(1) Swiffer 360 Starter Kit $3.00/on sale
(1) Swiffer Sweeper 2-in-1 Starter Kit $10.00/on sale
(1) Swiffer Sweeper Wet Cloth Refills 24-count $4.50/on sale
(1) Purina Friskies Crispies Cat Treats $1.25/on sale
Subtotal Before Coupons: $18.75

What Coupons I Used (and where I found them):
Take $1 off of any Swiffer Dusters Starter Kit (Swiffer's Site)
- Buy a Sweeper Starter Kit and get a free refill; up to $5 (Swiffer's Site)
- Take $0.50 off of Purina Friskies Brand Cat Treats, any size (02/19/12 RP)
Subtotal After Coupons: $12.75



32% Saved!

Thursday, March 8, 2012

48 Hour Contest: $125 Visa Card and Pro Repair Lotion from Eucerin

Lady and the Blog has an exciting giveaway to share with you :)


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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Walmart Shopping Trip 03/06/12

We went to the Walmart in Destin, FL.

What I Bought (and price marked):
(2) Friskies Plus Wet Cat Food $0.64/each
(1) Crystal Light Engery Drink Mix $2.00
Subtotal Before Coupons: $3.28


What Coupons I Used (and how I got them):
- Buy 1 Can of Friskies Plus, Get 1 Can Free (coupon trade)
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Take $1 off of any one Crystal Light Energy Products (Crystal Light's FB)
Subtotal After Coupons:
$1.64




Saved 50%!

Walmart Shopping Trip 03/05/12

We went to the Walmart in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

What we bought (and price marked):
(1) 9Lives Wet Cat Food 4-pack $1.48
(1) Milo's Kitchen Chicken Jerky $2.98
(2) Friskies Plus Wet Cat Food $0.64/each
(1) Whiskas Dry Kitten Food $3.98
(3) Purina One Smart Blend Wet Cat Food $0.76
(1) Whiskas Wet Cat Food 4-pack, 3oz $1.80
(1) Pup-Peroni Combo Bites $2.98
Subtotal Before Coupons: $16.78

Coupons We Used (and where I found them):
- Take $1 off of 9Lives Wet Cat Food (coupon train)
- Take $1 off of any Milo's Kitchen Dog Treats (coupon train)
- Buy 1 can of Friskies Plus, Get 1 can FREE (Friskie's FB Page)
- Take $1 off of any Whiskas Cat Food (coupon trade)
- Buy 2 cans of Purina One Smart Blend, Get 1 Can Free (coupon trade)
- Take $1 off of any Whiskas Multipack (coupon trade)
- Take $1 off of Pup-Peroni dog snacks 4.8oz or larger (coupons.com)
Subtotal After Coupons:
$10.38



38% Saved!

Walmart Shopping Trip 03/06/12

I went to the Walmart in Destin, FL.

What I Bought (and shelf price):
(1) 9Lives Wet Cat Food 4-pack $1.48
Subtotal Before Coupon: $1.48

What Coupon I Used (and where I got it):
- Take $1 off of 9Lives Wet Cat Food (Coupon Train)
Subtotal After Coupon: $0.48


73% Saved!

Walmart Shopping Trip 02/25/12

I went to the Walmart in Destin, FL.


What I Bought (and shelf price):
(1) 9Lives Wet Cat Food 4-pack $1.48

Subtotal Before Coupon: $1.48

What Coupon I Used (and where I got it):
- Take $1 9Lives Wet Cat Food (01/08 RP)

Subtotal After Coupon: $0.48


73% Saved!

Target Shopping Trip 02/21/12

We went to the Target in Destin, FL.

Items I bought (and price marked):
(1) Colgate Total Toothpaste 7.8oz $2.99
(1) Tidy Cats Litter 20lbs. $7.06
(3) Purina One Smart Blend Wet Cat Food, 3oz. $0.74/each
(6) Beneful Prepared Meals, 10oz. $1.66/each
Subtotal Before Coupons: $22.23


Coupons I used (and where I found them):
- Take $0.50 off of any Colgate Toothpaste 4oz or larger (1/29 SS)
- Take $1 off Purina Tidy Cats Brand Litter, any 7lb or larger (1/29 RP)
- Buy 2 Get 1 Free of Purina Brand Wet Cat Food, any variety (2/05 SS)
- Buy 4 Beneful Prepared Meals Get 2 Free (2/19 RP)
Subtotal After Coupons: $16.67


                  25% Saved!

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Walmart Shopping Trip 02/14/12

Went to the Walmart in Destin, FL.

What I Bought (and price marked):
(1) White Cloud GreenEarth Bath Tissue 6pk $3.98
(1) 9Lives Cat Food 4pk $1.48 (on sale)
(1) Mr. Clean Magic Eraser 2pk $1.97
(2) Purina Whisker Lickins Soft Cat Treats $1.07/each
(1) Meow Mix Pate Toppers $0.48
(1) Duracell Coppertop Batteries 6pk $4.47 (on sale)
(1) Bounty Paper Towel Roll (not pictured) $1.98
Subtotal Before Coupons: $16.50


What Coupons I Used (and where I got them):

(1) Take $1 off of any White Cloud Bath Tissue (Found on Twitter)
(1) Take $1 off of any 9Lives Wet Cat Food Multipack (Coupon Trade)
(1) Take $1 off of any Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (Unsure)
(1) Take $1 off of any two Purina Whisker Lickins (Coupon Trade)
(1) Try one Meow Mix Pate Topper for FREE (Walmart's Site)
(1) Take $0.75 off of any one Duracell Batteries (RP 01/01/12)
(1) Take $0.25 off of any one Bounty Paper Towel Roll (Unsure)
Total After Coupons: $11.02




I Saved 33% :)