I LOVE STAPLES!!!

As their saying goes..."That was Easy!!!"

The add on Sunday had their deals posted but how did I miss it! While I was out shopping with my mom today my sister-in-law called me with this Sweet Deal! Thanks Tenille :)

25 - hand sanitizers (.5oz)

25 - 8ct packs of pencils

25 - portfolios

4 - flexible binders (2 half inch, 2 one inch)

Guess how much...

$1.89

Nope - the period is NOT in the wrong spot. From now until the 7/9 they have all those items on sale for pennies!!! When I got to the front to pay I had in my cart: 2 sanitizers (.01 ea), 10 portfolios (.01 ea), 2 pencil packs (.01 ea), and 4 binders (.24 ea). While I was up there I asked how strict they were about the "per household" and she asked if I was a teacher. I said no (can't lie - its a flaw of mine. :) lol. just kidding. But then I said that I was in charge of Primary at church for the kids 11 and under. She said, "That counts, you can get 25 of each of these items for the discounted price". Oh my goodness!!!! I didn't get 25 binders cause I didn't want to spend the $ even though it was a good deal, but MAN~~~ $1.89. Crazy!!! 79 item from Staples. Wow. I also asked how often they have these sales and the Mgr said every time school starts. Hmmm. Once a year? I should have had him clarify.

Bath & Body Works is having great sales!! I purchased my stuff on Saturday and there's a new sale going on this week.

Check out the website - search In-Store specials

My favorite "flavor" at B&BW is Pearberry. Between my mom and I we totally cleaned them out. I was told that this is the last time that this flavor will be 'resurrected' - technically its a discontinued scent but they keep bringing it back. I love it and the product was 75% off!!! Yeah!

I paid $2.37 per body spray and $2.67 per lotion and body wash.

I would have spent over $80 (sorry lost receipt to get exact toals)

Only spent $26

Off to ARIZONA!!

I'm so excited because I'm off to see my mother today! I'm jumping in the car with a friend and splitting gas -sweet$$

I told Jacob last night that when he woke up he was going to grandma's house. Its was so funny because Heath said that while I was at my P.Mtg Jacob was walking around the house in his pjs with his backpack and shoes saying, "Lets go to grandma's house!!! Lets go see Kacie & Grama!" Love it! Remind you of someone...

"Where are we going?" "Grandma's house!"

I'll be gone for a week ....

What about shopping for deals?

Guess what? My sister-in-law Tenille is the one who got ME started shopping deals...So I'm So Excited to go deal shopping with her & my mom! We'll go to Walmart, Target, Walgreens, & CVS. Yeah!! (non parishable for me only :)

I'll be back next Thrs. - but will definately be bloggin all week!! Can't stay away!

For those that don't know - I love to shop for great deals! I have a HUGE desire to be a stay-at-home mommy and cheap living is how I do it! (Let me rephrase...my rent is OUTRAGEOUS here in Cali---but everything else is great!) I've already done the Full Time Working Part Time Mothering thing and actually enjoyed my job...but you know what...I enjoy being with my kids & being poor much much more. Its definitely NOT easier & I don't get a salary, or lunch break, or day off, or even potty breaks sometimes but I love it. I feel like in almost everything I do lately I'm stepping into the darkness & praying for the Lord to light the way. I feel so blessed.



Ok. All done with that -



Here's more deals from yesterday:
Hopefully not too confusing...Starting price: $31.47

4 huggies body wash

~4 coupons for $1 off each - from newspaper
~Get $2 ECB's for each - total $8 ECB's



1 BIC Soleil Razor
1 BIC Soleil Refill
~2 coupons for $4 off razor or refill - from newspaper
~Get $5 ECB's for buying both



1 Hand Soap
~clearance item 50% off
~1 coupon for $2 off any CVS skin care - online from CVS.com



1 pack Mexican Soup - splurge for Heath



Here's the cool part...
+ $4 off of $20 purchase from updating my online CVS card info
+ $5 off $25 from a previous purchase reward - YES they'll use them both (aka STACKING)!!
+ .50 off from scanning my CVS card at the machine thing inside the store. (I don't really know much about it, but hey, why not?!





New Total minus all my coupons: 7.63




Payment:
ECB's earned from last time I came: $5.48 (its like cash!)
My total before tax was $2.15!! After tax I payed $3.19 OOP (out of pocket!)

What makes it such a great deal?

I EARNED $13 in ECB's to use towards my next purchase + $5 off a $25 purchase!!

K - for those that aren't up with the CVS lingo....I handed the cashier $7.63 in ECB's and OOP and she handed me $18 to use for my next purchase! That's earning $10.63 payment for Smart Shopping!!!

I EARNED money from CVS shopping!! Love it.

Trying photoshop...I have lots to learn!

Heath has started drawing again and I love it! Its great to see him doing something that he loves. He usually does his artwork after the kids go to sleep at the kitchen table with his headphones on. Here's some of the latest creations...

Heath's drawing for The Forest Lab T-Shirt Company:

The inspiration:

Another T-shirt Design:

Chic & Harry

Just for fun:
Not sure what it is...Jacob says its a spider.

Just needed soda for Heath but it was 5.99 for a 12 pack and buy 2 get 1 free. That's 3 for $12 - terrible price!

So I just got him a 2 liter until it goes on sale so I can stockpile again - 4th of July weekend for sure. Here's my deals from my quick in and out trip to the store. Its getting easier and easier to save even on a quick trip to the store w/o planning a list.

$3.68
Tava - 2 packs (bogo+coupon), Rice Cereal - free!, Baby yogurt - free!, Raid (for Jen) - free!, D.Coke - $1.89 (waaay above my price point of $.79!)

I also went to Target early this morning because I had ONE diaper left for Jacob. I always hope that when I buy diaper for Jacob it will be my last time....potty training....but It NEVER is. My goal is to potty train by Kindergarden. j/k I only took a picture of my FREE stuff.

$38

1 box size 3 Pampers- 100 count

1 box size 6 Pampers- 56 count

2 bags wipes - 216 count each

2 travel size clean and clear cleanser - free!

4 travel size All Small & Mighty - free! *That's 2 loads each...every little bit counts right?

Plus...Gift card for $5 ---- Good deal right?!

$1 Flip Flops!

Walked In
Tired Kids...Long Line...NO Carts...

Walked Out

NO Flip Flops!

Some deals just aren't worth it. Sad face!

Cari -> I'm totally jealous that you got some!!!

Our Day to Play at...

Me & my buddy Jennifer. Thanks for planning the event Jennifer!

Cari & Toby..cute cute cute!

~Tom's Farms Presents ~

I sware my princess Lexi loves Cari more than me :)

Jennifer planned a fun day to go to Tom's Farms here in Corona. We went last week - Wednesday I think. hmmm. ? We didn't know that some of the attractions would be closed but it was still WAAAAAYYY fun. It was actually better that there wasn't people around because we let the kids run around and they loved the freedom. (So did we!) Cari pointed out..."we haven't had to say 'no' once yet!" My little Jacob ended that quickly. :) There was a train track & and a stage for a magic show. We also brought bread to feed the ducks - just two ducks but it was fun. Sorry mom...my camera missed that one. Its hard to see but I put a picture below of the pond. I didn't take very many pictures of the scenery because my camera was running out of battery. That always happens to me when I forget my backups. It was beautiful weather and I think it was a great way to kick off the summer! Hopefully lots more play days coming soon!

Total Spent at Tom's Farms.......$.50 on the tractor + gas

As my aunt Teresa would say, "Cheap thrill!"

We brought drinks for the kids and bread for the ducks. And I'm so proud of myself...I DIDN'T stop for fast food on the way home even though Jacob was begging for FF. Next time we visit we'll probably spend some money on: Train Ride, Carousel Ride, Kettle Corn, and maybe even Pizza (not sold by the slice, shoot!) Great place to bring the family.

Here's the website:

http://www.tomsfarms.com

Any ideas for cheap fun places to visit in the IE? Leave me a comment...