Monday Shopping with a 2 week old and 2 year old

Pretty excited about my shopping trip this morning... I had my 2 week old and 2 year old along and thankfully the baby slept the whole time and the 2 year old only had to sit in time out for 20 seconds when we got home :) 

This is what I walked out of Old Navy, Babies R Us, and Office Max with and only paid $25.39 (before taxes)! Plus I will be getting back $16.98 in Office Max Rewards. If I would have paid for everything full price it would have come to $64.84!

Not bad for a new mom of 2 and having my husband away on business.

Coppertone AA Alkaline Batteries $16.99

2 Crayons 24ct FREE 

2 Basic Sharpener FREE

OOP: $18.05

Transaction #1:

74ct Nursing Pads $8.99

Used $5 OFF Coupon

OOP: $4.24

Transaction#2:

3oz Babyganics Lotion $3.99

Ruffle Tankini (for next year) on sale for $4.96

Used $5 OFF Coupon (printed from second computer and cashier said it was fine to use both as long as they have different bar codes)

OOP: $4.06

Tank Top on sale for $2.49

Graphic Top on sale for $2.97

Used $5 OFF from SnapAppy App on my iPhone

OOP: $0.46

Target Trip 7/9/12

I haven't shopped at Target in a LONG time, let alone used coupons. I am pretty pleased at my first couponing trip back to Target. It was weird buying a skirt and shirt while I am 9 months pregnant, but I know my sizes and am praying in about 3 months or less I will fit. Also a little excited about finding the plastic lunch set since we are trying to save money by having my husband pack a lunch (today he brought "fried" chicken, potato salad, veggies, and a leftover cupcake from my daughter's party). 

1- Merona top $6

1- Xhileration skirt $6.48 on clearance

1- Twizzlers $1.36 on clearance (remember I'm 9 months pregnant)

3- Pretzel Crisps $2.99/each (only size they had, but I LOVE them and was excited about the coupon)

1- Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar $1.18

1- Heinz Vinegar $1.16

2- Green Enchilada Sauce $1.04/each (the only place we can find green sauce)

1- Plastic Lunch Set $2.09

2- Up&UP Peroxide $0.62/each

Coupons:

$3/1 Merona clothing item

$3/1 Xhileration clothing item

(3) $1/1 Pretzel Crisps 

(2) $/1 Heinz Vinegar

(2) $0.75/1 Up&UP First Aid Item (adjusted down to $0.62/1)

$0.15 OFF for bringing in 3 reusable bags

OOP: $18.17

SAVED: $17.02

*My favorite thing is when the cashier says, "Wow! Good job." haha

Stop & Shop Saving More than Spending!

I LOVE when I can save in a transaction more than I spend. I just did a quick trip to Stop & Shop and will probably go again now that these deals are a reality!

This pregnant lady is really happy to get this yummy ice cream.

1-Breyers Blast Snickers $3 

1- Breyers Blast Resse's $3

1- Magnum Mini $3

1- Magnum Double Caramel $3

1- Kellog's Crunchy Nut $2.50

1- Kellog's Raisin Bran Cinnamon Almond $3.29

1- ZBar Oatmeal Cookie Bars 6ct   $2.99

1- Pampers Thick Sensitive $1.99

1- Pampers Sensitive Touch $1.99

1- Ocean Spray Craisins $2.99

Coupons Used:

2- $0.50/1 Breyers Blast

1- $1.50/2 Magnum Ice Cream

1- $0.70/1 Crunchy Nut

1- $0.70/1 Raisin Bran Cinnamon Almond 

2- $0.75/1 Pampers Wipes

FREE Ocean Spray Craisins from Facebook Promo a little while back

(Head on over to Living Rich With Coupons for links to printable coupons)

OOP: $11.52

SAVED: $25.20

PLUS I got a $2 Catalina for purchasing Magnum Ice Cream Bars!

CVS Diaper Stock Up

I love when I can get diapers for cheap and continue to build my mini stockpile of diapers for baby #2! CVS had a pretty good deal this week that I didn't want to miss out on especially since I recently found the Reinventing Beauty magazine hidden under a display. 

1- Huggies Slip-On Diapers 26ct $10

1- Huggies Little Snugglers 40 ct $10

1- Huggies Natural Care Wipes Refill 184ct Pack $6

1- Reinventing Beauty Magazine $0.99 (worth it just for the Huggies coupon)

1- M&Ms Mint Candy $0.75

Coupons Used:

$3/1 Huggies from Reinventing Beauty Magazine (I purchased 2 weeks ago)

$2/1 Huggies Little Snugglers (sent to me in the mail)

$0.75/1 Huggies Wipes (sent to me in the mail)

$12.99 ECB Used

OOP: $9.01

SAVED: $25.25

PLUS I received $10 for purchasing over $25 in Huggies products AND $0.75 ECB for purchasing select Mars chocolate singles. 

MAM's Smile Care Party

Thanks to Child's Play Party I was recently given the oppurtunity to host a MAM Party with some awesome giveaways for my guests! 

I was given this packet of info for myself and my guests as well as a fun little game to play:

I was able to give out this awesome goody bag with an estimated value of $20 worth of MAM produts:

-MAM Baby Oral Care Rabbit

-MAM Baby Massaging Brush

-MAM Baby Learn to Brush Set

-$1/1 MAM Product Coupon

-Three fact-filled brochures provided by MAM

I had some yummy snacks for my MAM partiers which included popcorn (a gluten free snack I made last minute for some gluten free eaters) and strawberry banana bread. I ate my fair share :)

One of the attendees opening his bag and deciding the toys in the toy box were more interesting than the toothbrushes haha. His little sister will enjoy the products a little more I believe...

Overall it was a fun time and I am thankful to Child's Play Party for the oppurtunity to host! 

To find out more about MAM go to their website MAM Baby or their facebook page MAM USA. 

*I hosted with no monetary compensation, but was given a hostess present which my little one has been using. 

Diapers... something my little girl needs until she is fully potty trained so I am always looking for a good deal and only have a limited number of stores to look at thanks to no current car. 

Glad with my CVS trip since I only paid $5.97 Out Of Pocket! Also, I thought buying the depends were kinda silly (but a nice donation item), but realized they might actually be helpful after Baby #2 Makes her appearance in August. 

Thanks to a nice raincheck I also got 4 FREE cans of tuna.

1- Huggies Little Movers 72ct $19.99 

1- Depends 3ct $3.99

4- Bumblebee Tuna $.50/each 

Coupons Used:

$4 Off $20 Purchase (printed from red coupon machine)

$1.50/1 Depends (printed from red coupon machine)

$2/1 Huggies Little Movers

(2) $1/2 Bumblee Tuna from Recyclebank

$1.51 Left on my CVS gift card

$5 eGift Card from Viggle

OOP: $5.97

SAVED: $31.43

PLUS I got back $1 ECB for purchasing the Huggies Diapers and $2 ECB for purchasing Depends. 

CVS For Almost Free

I am not always a fan of going to CVS multiple times in a week, but when I can get things for FREE or almost free it's worth an extra trip and a little exercise. 

I did two transactions since I wasn't sure how the Depends coupons would work and I wanted to avoid confusion at the register. Also, annoying when things are out like the tuna I wanted to get for free (got a raincheck instead) so I made some last minute decisions and am still happy with my purchases.

Transaction #1:

1- Depends Silhouette 3pack $3.99 (normally $4.49)

1- M&Ms Peanut Butter $0.79 (normally $1.19)

Coupons Used:
$2/1 Depends CVS Coupon
$2/1 Depends coupon from Depends.com

OOP: $0.78 (went ahead and bought myself some candy since CVS doesn't give cash back)
Saved: $4.90

Plus I received $2 ECB for purchasing the Depends.


Transaction #2:

1- Depends Silhouette 3pk $3.99 (normally $4.49)

3- Special K Cereal $2.50/each (normally $4.29/each)

1- Disney Princess Kite $3.99

Coupons Used:

$3/15 CVS Purchase from CVS Share your story about a pharmacist

$2/1 Depends CVS Coupon

$2/1 Depends Coupon from Depends.com

$1/3 Special K cereals

$2 ECB from transaction #1

$5.62 from CVS Gift Card I received a few weeks ago

OOP: $0

SAVED: $21.49

Plus I received $4 ECB for purchasing 3 Special K cereals in a single transaction!