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This is how I did it......!!!

Here is how I got everything listed in my last post for $3.90....

The jeans were on clearance for $4.98...I used a coupon that I printed from HERE for $5.00 off any denim at Target. The jeans then became absolutely free!!

The yoplait yogurt I had a MFC that I got by liking them on Facebook...They sent it to me in the mail and it was good for one free Yoplait yogurt.

The Danimal Smoothies were on sale for $1.89..and I used a .55 off MFC..making them $1.34...

The Up and Up Ibprofun were priced at .99...I used a Target web coupon that I got Here which was good for $1.00 off any Up & Up pain reliever. Price= FREE

The Up and Up dryer sheets were $1.37...I used a Target web coupon that I got Here for $1.00 off Up and Up cleaning product..Dryer sheets count as a cleaning  product so my final price for these was .37....

The Up and Up dental floss was priced at .99...I used a Target web coupon that I got Here for $1.00 off Up and Up Dental product, making them free after my coupon.

The huggies wipes I had a MFC for $2.00 off any 3 packages of Huggies Wipes...So I bought the travel wipes which were priced at $1.27....This means I paid $1.81 for all the packages..

The Wolfgang Puck Organic soups were priced at $1.99...I made 2 purchase transactions because you can not use two identical Target web coupons in the same transaction....I printed 2 Target web coupons HERE and 2 MFC I printed HERE....Making both cans of soup FREE after stacking the coupons!

Check back for more money saving tips and coupons during the week!

Shopping Trip at Target!!

I was able to go to Target last night and get some awesome deals....Here is what I bought:

1 pair of Jeans
1 bottle pain reliever
1 dental floss
2 cans of Wolfgang Puck Soup
Danimal Yogurt Smoothies
1 Yoplait Yogurt
3 packs of Huggies travel wipes
1 box of fabric Softner

I paid $3.90 for all of this......How?? Stay tuned tomorrow for the answers!

Not too bad....

On my recent shopping trip and goal of $25.00, I ended up spending $32.00 after tax...I also did add juice, 4 oranges and 2 bottles of soda to my list...So all in all , it was a great trip.....However I did not use all the coupons that I had planned on because it was cheaper to buy another brand.....this is one important thing to remember when using coupons, it is NOT ALWAYS cheaper....I did score a pretty good deal on the hot dogs...I bought 2 packages at $1.09 each and used a $1.00/2 coupon, making them about .59 each....and they are the jumbo size which will make them last a little bit longer for our family...the smaller ones my girls will each eat 2 at one meal, but the jumbo ones they will only eat 1. Definately a good deal!!! I did check the reduced carts but did not find a single thing...bummer...but next time I go, I might hit the jack pot :-)It just all depends on the day..I also buy alot of things in the reduced cart for our local food pantry...its a great way for us to be able to donate alot of stuff each month but on a budget....I did score my free bottle of Herbal Essence Shampoo/cond combo which was great...I don't need shampoo right now but I put it in my stock pile so it will be there when I do..I recommend everyone stockpile when you find a good deal...Over the summer, Menards had dish soap on sale for $1.00 several times, and it was for the large bottles...so over the summer we went and bought 6 at time...and now we prob have about 20 bottles stockpiled and I prob won't need to buy any for several months...Even with coupons, I rarely get the large size dish soap for $1.00...we don't have a dishwasher so we go through the soap like crazy...always great to have alot on hand.....:-)

$25.00 Week Challenge.....

This week I have a challenge on my hands...to buy groceries for my family of four for $25.00........on average per week I would say that I usually spend $40-$60...depending on our needs for the week...Like many families, the economy has made us drastically have to reduce our spending. My husband's work is seasonal and in the winter we are really pinching our pennies..In the summer, we don't have to pinch as much, but we choose to...I am always looking for ways to save money..In the summer, we try and save as much money as we can for the winter but it just goes so fast once winter is here.....We have taken a few steps to help our groceries go farther...For example, I had a pack of large size juice boxes for my girls which came 8 to a package....I gave them each half a box in the morning with their breakfast, and the juice boxes ended up lasting 8 days instead of just 4...There are so many ways that you can be more economical, this is just a simple example.....

I have alot of coupons to use for my $25.00 week challenge, but it will be just that, VERY challenging to actually do it....Below is a list of what I need:

crackers
tortillas
cheese
hot dogs
tomato sauce
2 boxes of pasta
coffee
shampoo- I have coupon for free bottle.
Therma wrap- I have coupon for free pack.
frozen veg.
salad
cheerios
waffles
chicken
ramen
bread
eggs
canned fruit


I am hoping that my coupons will really help cut the cost..but I only have $8.75 in coupons..My store has several reduced item carts that I always check....I get alot of my canned goods in there very cheap because the label might be torn or something like that....But the carts are hit or miss.....Hoping to find some cheap deals in there today....they also have carts for things that are about to expire that I check..if it is something that I will be using quick, I will grab it......I will let you know how it goes and stay tuned for more ways to be more economical!