SALE!!

I must interupt the regularly scheduled blog to bring you this important information. There is a BIG sale happening at Dillards!! Lets start with the shoes. They are going fast so hurry in if you want a selection and be prepared to dig. At my local store the sizes were all mixed up and the aisles were crowded. This sale is not for the weak. You have to be tough. I may or may not have had to throw an elbow or two to bring home this pair of leopard flats



For $18!!!! Yep, $18. They were so comfortable and cute, it was a total no brainer.

Clothes in all sections were also on sale!!

Kolhs also has alot if thier kids winter clothes on sale 70 and even 90 percent off!!

But seriously, go get shoes!!!

Deals this Week

Just a few things this week that you may want to take notice of at the stores.

Check out this drink sale at target! Huge savings here!


You can pick up free toothpaste at rite aid wth a 50 cent newspaper coupon! Only 50 cents without!


You may also want to run by walgreens and pick up quilted nothern tp for 22 cents a roll! Great deal!!

9 ct quilted nother $3.50 each when you buy two and receive 1,000 points. Use 2 $1 off coupon from 2/16 paper and its $2 each (with points)

Thats all this week!!

Brookshires sales

Today is your last day for the Brookshires sale and here are a few things Iike.

I KNOW I am posting way too late. I will get it together, I promise!!




There have been several of these coupons floating around in the paper and coupons.com. Using 2 $1 off coupons, you can pick this up for $4 each.




Coupons available on coupons.com




Yum. Lets get healthy!

Thats it!!! How did your grocery shopping go this week?

Mr Ps Tees!!

You know how I like my Mr Ps Tees. You know, obsessed!!

Check this out!!



1/2 off her long sleeved including SWEATSHIRTS!!!!!

Here is the deal. You know I dont like to pay full price for alot of things. Hardly anything. Mr Ps Tees have been a true exception. I like to say I feel personally responsible for supporting the owners family. I can't even tell me how many tshirts we own within my family and have given away as gifts.

With that being said, I actually do not own a sweatshirt. I feel like its a crime that i dont. I think about it all the time. Where I would wear it, what I would wear it with, how many comoliments I would get, how people would probably think I am a super hip mom. Okay okay. Ill stop.

Point is....today is my day. I will pull the trigger and buy a sweatshirt ON SALE!!! Woot woot!! Join me at the sale!! Persnickity Joon downtown WM. If you are not local, let me know and I will look for something for you!!!

Deals this week

Not going to waste alot of time on deals this week since there is really alot to report.

Cvs is the only place worth the stop.

Transaction #1

Mega bag m&ms. $.75 receive $.75 extra bucks.

Curtrelle probiotics. $10 receive $10 extra bucks.

Transaction $2

4 12 pack coke. $15 - use EB from transaction #1. Pay $4.75 receive $5 extra bucks.

Total $10.50 plus tax out of pocket.

The drinks alone would be over $16 at walmart.

If you havent checked out zulily, they are having a sale on toms!! There are a few left so check it out!!


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Brookshires Cooking

You know that I am a huge fan of Brookshires sales. I love everything about this store except for the everyday prices. They are steep!!! I'm talking an extra $1.50-$2.00 compared to Wal-Mart. This adds up quick. However the sales make me do a little happy dance. :)



Here are a few meals based off of the Brookshires sales.



Gumbo. Chicken BOGO and prepared in the crockpot for easy shredding. BearCreek gumbo mix BOGO. This is an easy easy weeknight meal. Only the chicken and mix required!

















Southwest salad with chicken and fresh veggies. Salad kit BOGO, chicken BOGO cooked on the skillet and seasoned with fajiti mix BOGO, fresh veggies precut on sale for 99 cents!! What was that? You can't eat healthy when couponing and shopping sales?? Well, yeah you can...















Chicken alfredo over pasta. Chicken, alfredo, and pasta all BOGO














This was delicious!!! I seasoned chicken with pepper, italian, and basil. Then added just 3 tablespoons of alfredo. Cook pasta as directed. 20 minutes start to finish!!

Just Some Stuff...

Its Sunday morning and I have been up and productive since 5 AM. Why in the world you wonder?

Meet my second job



The Big Whit 77 Foundation. I have been blessed for the last 4 years to be the director of this foundation. I have learned alot, done things I
never imagined I could (planned a concert start to finish) and met some amazing people.

However it doesnt come without sacrifice of the early morning hours. This morning I am scanning 140 applications for a college scholarship. Why at 5 am? The names are Reese Landon, Ruddick, and Daniel Emory. They are not huge fans of leaving me undisturbed in thier waking hours.
So with my fresh coffee and watching "mister ed" in the background, I scan.

I'll also use this time to give you a few picture updates.

Driving the car together in thier pjs


Precious babies holding hands


Ruddick eating his first sucker after his ENT appointment (tonsillitis and back on reflux meds)


I had to include this Walgreens trip that left me on a tremendous high!! $2 moneymaker on deodorant, FREE vitamin candy, six FREE rockstar drinks, and kashi cereal $1 less than Walmart. This was fun!


This kid is a total lap baby. He prefers daddy, but will take mama. Dont you dare try to take that paci!!


Happy Sunday. Get to church and praise Jesus!!



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Valentines Day

What does it mean to you??



It doesn't mean a whole lot to me.  I am just not  big hallmark holiday kinda girl.  Maybe I was scorned in my younger years and spent too many Vday's alone.  Whatever the reason, I just don't get hyped up about the holiday.  This is good news to my husband because he STRESSES when he is solely responsible for finding a "thoughtful" gift.  Unfortunately for him, that is my rule.  If its not thoughtful, don't waste the money.



I do have great memories of Valentines day as a child sponsored by my parents.  I typically got flowers or balloons sent to my school so that I could be the center of attention.  I liked that back then.  I remember the Valentines day of my 6th grade year.  My boyfriend and I were having some problems.  He was interested in a 7th grade cheerleader. (I can still feel the jealousy).  My parents sent me a HUGE heart balloon with a teddy bear inside to the school.  I secretly pretended it was from another boy and held out for a while before admitted the true sender.  There is nothing wrong with a little mystery.  On that day, I was WAY cooler than that 7th grade cheerleader, Kristy Bay.  Yes....I still remember her name.



Soooo...I knew that I wanted to do something fun for my kids for V-day.  This year I am covering their door with hearts with a special note.  I had intended on starting this Feb 1st, but I didnt. :(  I started it Monday and add a heart each day.  RL is loving this!!!  To throw in a little Math, when she gets 5 hearts (Friday), there will be a SURPRISE from daddy!!





Next year, I may even try to decorate a bit!!

Deals this Week

Here are some quick and EASY deals that I like this week.

Walgreens

Mitchum Deodorant - $3 when you buy 2 plus $4 Register Rewards.
-Use $2 off from SS 1/12 and this becomes a $2 moneymaker!!




Rockstar Energy drink - $1 receive $1 RR - FREE


My cereal is on sale again! This time it include kashi! Daniel actually mixes both. I have a coupon from coupons.com for the Special K and a coupon for the Kashi from the back of a previos box. This price is 50 cents less than Walmart


I have no idea what this is.


Coupon from last Sundays paper.


Cvs.

Crest Mouth Rinse - $3.99 receive $3 Extra Bucks
- Use $.75 from PG 1/26 - Final Price $.24.

Check out this free razor at Target!!
Coupons from this past Sundays paper!!

Brookshires BOGO

I had every intention of posting about this sale earlier, but life is just too much times. If weather permits, you still have one more day to take advantage of this sale.

If you dont have your circular, look online for all that the sale includes.

Here are some things I like!











I had so many coupons that matched with the sale!! I was THRILLED with my savings.

Here is an example. My dog food was on sale BOGO plus I had TWO coupons to use!



I loaded up on meat, milk, produce, toilet tissue, all things needed for weekly meals! One.happy.mommy!!







This is why you must always cut or print out coupons for your favorite items or things you can use if they go on sale!!

There are so many meals in this $130. Follow me as I see how long I can stretch these groceries throughout the month!!

Dinner in 10 Minutes TOTAL

I couldn't wait to share this quick and easy meal that my ENTIRE family loved.  I'll give you the play by play.



What you need:



Thin pork chops - Purchased BOGO from Brookshires

BBQ Sauce - Got for Free from Freds during Labor Sale

Tostados - BOGO at Brookshires

Shredded Cheese - Sams

Microwave Veggies - BOGO plus coupon from Brookshires

Crock pot



Place pork chops, 1/2 bottle of BBQ Sauce and about 1/2 cup of water in crock pot.  Cook on low for 8 hours.




Once the pork chops are done, shred the meat with two forks.  Line tostados on a cookie sheet and top with meat and cheese.  Place in oven on 350 until cheese is melted.



In the meantime, put some veggies in the microwave and get out your plates.




So quick, so easy, so GOOD!!

Target and Cartwheel

I hope you are all using Target Cartwheel on EVERY shopping trip to target.  I am serious.  You should not get into the check out line until you have made sure to check each item in your cart for a cartwheel offer.  There is one for pretty much everything!!

Target has now made it easier by allowing you to scan the ITEM to determine if there is an offer.  PERFECT!!  Let me say it again.  Scan EVERY item.  You must have the most updated version of Cartwheel for this option.

Did you know that right now there is a Cartwheel offer for 20% OFF CARSEATS!! What?!? (sent in by a reader. :)  I recently got a cartwheel for 20% the DOLLAR SPOT!  There are savings everywhere!

Cartwheels can be stacked ON TOP of coupons! PLUS, I hope you all have the Target debit card, right? It gives you 5% off every.single.purchase.  So you use coupons, cartwheel, and the debit card and you have a TON of savings!!

If you are new to Cartwheel, look on the right side of my blog for the target label.  You will see details there.

Loading the kids up for a road trip to Baton Rouge to visit my sister! Can't wait!!!!

Walgreen Deals this Week

This week Walgreens hit it out of the park with freebies!!  Always remember to split your transactions if you are buying multiple items with rewards.  This will lower the amount of money you pay out of pocket in a single trip.

**Walgreens rule - you must have the same amount of items to purchase as you have coupons and register rewards.  For example:  You are buying 3 soaps and you have a coupon for each one AND you want to pay with a Register Reward.  This is 4 "coupons" for only 3 items and will not be allowed.  In this case, you would want to grab a filler item.  Maybe something that you need that is on sale to match the price of walmart, or a pack of gum, or a 10 cent piece of caramel they often have sitting by the register.

The follow are easy free items AFTER RR.  Take 10% of the price to determine what you will actually be paying for the item (tax).  Will you use the item? Can you donate? Remember that if you are donating the item you can claim the actual price of the item for tax purposes.

- Mountain Dew Kick Start - $1.00 - 10 cents
- Jamieson Melotonin - $7.00 - 70 cents
- Next 10 Energy Shots - $5.00 - 50 cents
- Urinary Infection Test Strips - $8.00 - 80 cents
- Urinary Health Supplement - $10.00 - 1 dollar
- Probiotic Digestive Health - $10.00 - 1 dollar

So $43.10 dollars worth of products for $2.10.  I'd say that is a pretty good deal, right?

Want an update on whats going on in the Emory household? I know you do.  Well, baby Ruddick is no longer has a bottle. :( I was sad since he is my final baby.  Daniel was HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY since he is in charge of making and washing all of the bottles. They are Dr. Browns so you can imagine he is a little burned out.  I am an all or nothing mama when it comes to this transition .....no weaning....... no mixing ......just do it. We woke up Sunday morning with only offering milk in a sippy. He did GREAT! He was pretty grouchy and had to learn to eat more of the food offered, but he was ready.  Mama is still a little sad.

Kitchen Must Haves

Today I will share my kitchen must haves that are inexpensive, quick and easy and are not terrible unhealthy.




Love all things in the bear creek line. It will go on sale at brookshires every once in while.


LOVE this. Coupons.com often have a coupon available.


Just add meat ( I use deer meat, see "healthy choice") or sausage


Its whole grain, so not terrible unhealthy :)


Coupons from the paper!


This is just plain good!!


Spice up your chicken! Coupons.com


Tilapia is ALWAYS stocked because it defrosts quickly. I buy my big bag from Sams!!

All of the above items are a few kitchen staples. Typically most of them are used on a splurge day since they dont fall within summer weight daniels diet (if you are new, I will explain later)

Chicken and Veggies

Today I want to give an example of a quick and healthy meal based on sales and coupons.  That is what this couponing life is all about - USING the items that can be purchased at a lower price.  There are basically 2 ways to coupon: 1) Save a little by clipping a few coupons here and there and trying to remember to use them (I do not disagree with this - saving a little is better than nothing) 2) Save a lot by changing your life style - stocked items in your household are based on best prices and always avoid full price!


Kraft Fresh Take is an inexpensive option to put an extra spin on chicken.  There is typically an available coupon at coupons.com so then will cost around $1 at Wal-mart (they also go on sale at Brookshires)



Chicken purchased BOGO at Brookshires




These veggies are one of my FAVORITE finds!! These are normally around $5 at Brookshires.  Please never purchase for this amount.  When they get close to expiration, they are marked down to 99 cents!! I LOVE this! They are already seasoned and soooo good.  There are several different varieties!




Meal for the entire family for around $5!! EASY. HEALTHY.CHEAP!!