Firelake Discount Foods Matchup Jan 28th-Feb 3rd

Firelake Discount Foods in Shawnee runs an ad about twice a month. Their regular ad usually starts on the Wednesday before the end of the month and ends on the 10th of the following month. Their other ad falls sometime in between. 

Firelake has a rewards card if you purchase the Shurfine items, you receive "Firelake points".  They can be used towards your next purchase. The down fall is you have to have your card. They can not look your phone number up. 

Firelake does except coupons but only clipped from a newspaper. They do not except printed coupons. They do not offer rain checks on sale items. 

Now, with all that said, here are the sale items starting Wednesday Jan 28th and ending Feb 3rd.  Their ad is called Game Day Deals so that is the only reason I can figure it is ending early.

Wonder hamburger/hot dog buns  - 99¢   8 ct

Mission Chips Brown Bag -  99¢     13oz

Country Boy Sausage  -$0.99 16oz

Harvest Baking Potatoes   -99¢    4 ct

Kool Aid Jammers    - 3.99  30 pack

Figaro Liquid Smoke    - 89¢   4 oz

Little Debbie Family Packs     - $1.25

Family Boneless Ribeye  -$5.99lb

Kraft Singles Twin Pack   -  $3.99

Eckrick Lil' Smokies - $2.00           

TGIF Appetizers       - $2.50           

Fast Fixin' Chicken  -$2.50

Hass Avocados   - 3/$1.00

Jalapenos           -79¢lb

Celery                  -99¢lb

Kraft Miracle Whip - $2.89 30oz    SS1/18 $0.50           $2.39

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls - $1.79   12.4 oz          SS12/14 $.40/2         $1.59

Digiorno Pizza - $3.99         12in      RP1/25 $2/2            $2.99 

Rotel - 89¢        10oz  SS1/18 $.40/2                      $0.69 

Velveeta - $5.79   32oz    Care book $1/1                     $4.79 

Hiland Block Cheese - $2.50          16oz  SS12/7 $0.25                       $2.25 

Ritz Crackers - $2.00      12.5 oz    SS1/18 $.75/2                     $1.63

Del Monte Vegetables - 59¢           SS11/9 $.40/4                           $0.49 

Hiland Sour Cream - $1.25             16 oz   SS1/25 $0.40                              $0.85 

Tresemme Shampoo - $3.99           25 oz          RP1/4 $2.00              $1.99 

Bounce Softener Sheets - $2.29      40ct           P&G1/25 $0.50                     $1.79

Gain Scent Booster - 3.99  9.7oz              RP1/11 $0.50                                   $3.49

I'm sure they will post another ad starting February 4th so keep checking back. 

If you are within 50 miles of Shawnee, you can price match the above items at Walmart. 

Happy Shopping!

CVS Shopping Trip

I decided to stop by CVS last night to see if any bargins were left. When there is a really good ad, it's a good idea to go Sunday morning or Friday Evening <~that's when my CVS truck comes in.

Since my printer has decided to stop, I didn't get the best deal possible but I'm not complaining at all. 

I did 4 different transactions. Make sure you stop at the red box to get any available coupons to add with your manufacture coupons. I had several from previous trips.

First Transaction:

*2 X Colgate 360 Toothbrush = $12

2 X $2.00 of 1Coupon= $4.00

CVS coupon $3 of any $10 toothbrush purchase = $3.00

Total $5.77 with $6.00 Extracare bucks

Second Transaction:

*2 Liter Pepsi = 99¢

*Gain Flings 14 ct = $3.94

*Colgate Mouth Wash = $5.99

Gain coupon = $2.00

Colgate Coupon = $2.00

Pepsi CVS coupon = 24¢

Extracare Bucks from previous purchase = $6.00

Total $1.55 with $3.00 Extracare bucks

Third Transaction:

*3 X Speed Stick Deodorant = $12

B1G1 Free Coupon= $4.00

CVS coupon $2.50 of any $12 deodorant purchase = $2.50

Extracare Bucks from previous purchase = $6.00

Total $3.31 with $6.00 Extracare bucks

 

Fourth Transaction:

*Spice Drops: 88¢ (Not Pictured)

*Circus Peanuts X 2: $1.76 (Not Pictured)

*Irish Springs = $3.00

*Softsoap = $3.00

Irish Spring coupon = $.00

Softsoap = 75¢

Extracare Bucks from previous purchase = $6.00

Total $1.54

And the breakdown is....

Before coupons $ 43.56

After coupons $12.17

Savings  72%

Price per item 94¢ including tax

Like I said..it wasn't the best but I'll take it. :)

Updated my shopping list

If you have not been following this year, we are trying to save money on our grocery bill. 

I have created a grocery list and expense sheet so we can keep up with our spending. I went ahead and started mine as of last week. You can start it whenever you like. 

My goal is to help you save money on your grocery bill without stress. When I first started couponing, I made a list of everything I bought on sale. Then, if it went on sale somewhere else, I would know if it was a good price or not. You do not have to do this but it really help me save money. Now I can pretty much rattle off what is a good price for several items. 

I stopped at my Dollar Tree last night and picked up a couple of items.

• Capri Sun resealable 4 packs  (I bought 3, really great deal)
• Tortellini (For next week, another great deal)
• Cheese puffs..(They just looked good)
• Tomato Sauce and hotdogs (daughter and her slob)
• Suckers (we eat a lot of candy)
• Vienna sausages (cause #3 & 4 love them)

I spent $12.00 on items I just "had" to have.

I'm going back to Homeland today to get another Kraft deal. Here are some coupons available.

• Mayo $1.99 (50¢ SS 1/18)
• Miracle Whip $1.99 (50¢ coupon or $1/2 SS 1/18)
• Peanut Butter $1.49 ($1/2 Homeland Book or coupon)
• Philadelphia Cream Cheese $1.49 (50¢ coupon)
• Parmesan Cheese $2.99 (75¢ coupon)

If you purchase the items above and the remaining in Jello or Pudding, it would only cost you $8.40. That equals to 84¢ an item.

My printer has lost it's mind so I can't print. My plan is to get the mayo, miracle whip, peanut butter, jello and pudding. It will cost me $8.90. Which 89¢ a piece is still not bad. 

If you plan on stopping by CVS today, don't miss the Spend $12 get $6.00 extra bucks deal going with Colgate, Speed Stick, Irish Spring and Soft Soap. I realize this is not part of our grocery bill, but it will save you some money. Each had a coupon in the paper this weekend and you can mix or match deals. There is also a Speed Stick coupon available to print here to go with this deal.

I will let you know the deals I pick up.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask! I love to help and will do what ever I can to help.

Thanks for following.

Menu Madness Jan 19th-25th

 
This use to be called "Menu Monday" but because I'm starting it technically on Sunday...it's just madness. 
 

The leftovers on Monday are from you sandwiches you made on Sunday (last weeks menu). If you make enough, you can use the meat in tortillas, nachos or just eat another sandwich. 

I realize that I post to have a lot of left overs but we're a busy bunch. It's so much easier to cook extra and have it later.

I post the links to the original sites if you want to see the source.

Here is your list that you should have on hand just in case you want to make it all on one day. It's so much easier to cook with what you have then to realize what you are out of.

I've made a printable menu that has the recipes for each item so you can download or print it. 

• Monday
  Left Over's (Fend for yourself aka leftovers)
• Tuesday
  Catfish
  Shrimp
  Rice Pilaf (make a double batch)
  Black eyed peas
  Chili cheese fries
• Wednesday
  Cheeseburger soup

 

• Thursday
  Leftovers
• Friday
  Crock pot ranch pork chops
  Rice Pilaf
  Mac & Cheese
  Crescent Rolls

 

• Saturday
  FFYS (Fend for yourself aka leftovers)
• Sunday
  Ribs
  Baked beans
  Potato salad or loaded potato
  

The cost of this menu for me was $90.66 which included some snacks, meat that I didn't get from last week and extra deals I found. Yours will depend on the staples you have and the meat. Of course if you find better deals or coupons you can save more. 

I hope this helps. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please let me know.  

Remember at the end of the month we are going to see our total. We're working on saving money! :)

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Discounted Homeland Care Books

I am offering today the Homeland Care Books 2 for $5.00. Shipping is $1.00 for every 2. 

I'm out for now. Will have more in February.

 

The coupons included are 

$5 of purchase of $50 (which pays for itself)
$1.00/1 Superior Selections Snack Nuts
$1.00/1 Best Choice Dog or Cat Food
$1.00/1 Best Choice Laundry Detergent
$1.00/1 Best Choice Supreme Jumbo Diapers
$1.00/1 Best Choice Ranch Dressing
$1.00/1 Best Choice Ultra Strong Bath Tissue 24 Double Rolls
$1.00/1 Velveeta
$1.00/1 Sargento Tastings Cheese
$1.00/2 Cartons Egg Land's Best Eggs
$.60/2 Red Gold Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
$.50/1 I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!
$.50/1 Country Crock Spread
$1.00/2 Borden Cheese Packages
$1.00/1 Planters Nuts
$1.00/1 Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese or Velveeta Shells & Cheese
$1.00/1 Orange Juice when you buy 1 General Mills Fiber One Cereal
$1.00/1 Eggs when you buy 1 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
$1.00/1 Old El Paso Dinner Kit
$1.00/1 90-ct Totino's Pizza Rolls
$1.00/2 Florida's Natural Brand NFC Premium Juice
$1.00/1 20lb or Larger Purina Tidy Cats Scoop
All but the $5 will double and the non-best choice coupons can be used anywhere since they are manufacturers.

 

Grocery List Jan 14th - 20th

***UPDATED***
I've decided to add what the menu was just in case you decide you don't like something and can substitute. 

How did you shopping list go last week? Did you save any money?

They were out of a couple of items that I wanted, so I am having to get them this week. To be honest, I cooked Indian Tacos on Sunday and my mom bought us KFC on Monday. I haven't cook since because we are still eating leftovers. Good thing, right? Saving money and I still have 5lbs of ground beef left. :)

If you are new here, I bet you are wondering why I am giving you a shopping list with no menu. I am trying to get you a week ahead.  Usually when you make your menu, you make a list of what you want then go buy it. Well, some of the items may not be on sale. My goal is to let you buy what's on sale this week, then I'll have a menu off of what you already have.  If you do it this way, you buy what's on sale (save money), then I'll have a menu to go with you sale items (saves time). Saving time, money, and stress is Resolution 3 & 10.

Here is a printable shopping list of everything you will need for my menu next week. Plus I left a few extra spaces to add your additional items for snacks/breakfast/lunches.

• Monday - Leftovers
• Tuesday - Catfish
                    Shrimp
                    Rice Pilaf (make double batch to use Friday)
                    Chili Cheese Fries
                    Black eyed peas
• Wednesday - Cheeseburger Soup
• Thursday - Leftovers
• Friday - Crock Pot Ranch Pork Chops
                 Rice Pilaf
                 Mac & Cheese
                 Crescent Rolls
• Saturday - FFY - Fend for yourself (basketball games)
• Sunday - Ribs
                  Baked Beans
                  Potato Salad

*I have added a bonus.*
I made an excel sheet with a list of prices and a place where you can add your prices too. Then you can see how much your menu actually cost each week. At the end of the month, we will add it up and see how we are doing. I even added items I found on sale or at a cheaper price, since I went to Save-A-Lot and I rarely do.

Mind you this will feed a family of 5. Some of the things on my list you should have or you can substitute for. Like garlic cloves, just use powder. 

If it has a coupon, I have included source. Even if you don't have time to clip coupons, this will still save you money.

Below is a list of what is on sale and where, or if I have a coupon for it. You can change it up if you like.

Homeland 
Stuff I should have bought last week

• Cherry Coke $1.49 (Cherry Chicken Tomorrow)
• Beef Consomme $1.50?  (3/40¢ coupon) (French Dip Sandwiches 1/18)
• Boneless Rump Roast $4.29 lb (French Dip Sandwiches 1/18)

Kraft Buy 10 Save $10

1. Planters Peanut Butter $1.49 (2/$1.00 coupon)
2. Mac & Cheese $3.79
3. Kraft Chunk Cheese $1.99
4. Jello $1.99
5. Pudding X 2 $1.98
6. Parmesan Cheese $2.99 (55¢ coupon)
7. Cream Cheese $1.49 (50¢ coupon)
8. Shredded Cheese $1.99
   If you need mayo or miracle whip, you might want to wait until Saturday. It is part of this sale for $1.99 and a 50¢ coupon is coming out. Making it only 99¢.

• Grand biscuits 4/$5.00 (SS12/7)
• Chips fun bags $4.99 (GREAT PRICE FOR LUNCHES OR SNACKS)
• Catfish fillets $6.99lb
• French bread $1.00
• Tomatoes $1.49lb (Savingstar-save 20%)
• Baking Potatoes 59¢lb
• Carrots $1.15lb
• Minute Rice $1.99 (coupon)
• Wolf Chili $2.00 (Not a good price but I need chili. Found it at SAL for $1.29 a can)
• Velveeta $6.99 (Homeland Care book $1.00)

Save-A-Lot/Dollar Tree

• BBQ Sauce $2
• Shrimp $5.99
  I hope they have bread at the Dollar Tree
• Hoagie Buns ($tree)
• Beer Batter ($tree)

I also have the Homeland Care Books with $5 off purchase of $50.

Hope this helps. If you have any questions, please let me know. I will post my menu tomorrow for next week so you can see what you are buying for. 

(Borrowed the picture from https://threebasicbees.files.wordpress.com)