Publix trip! 60% savings!!!

I LOVE Publix and plan on going at least every couple of weeks!!!  They're SO nice there and so helpful!!  Here's what all I got today!

(4) Cool Whip- BOGO $1.85

-used (2) 50¢/2 {doubled to $1 off}

FP: 42¢ each

(2) Marie's Yogurt Ranch dressing BOGO $3.29

-used (2) $1 off IP's

FP: $1.29 for both

(4) Tyson Anytizers BOGO $8.49

-used (4) $1 off IP's

FP: $12.98 for all 4 bags

(2) Kraft Fresh Take 2 for $4

-used (2) 50¢/1 IP's {doubled to $1 off}

FP: $1 each

(8) Crave cat treats $1.49 each

-used (4) BOGO free store coupons

-used (8) 50¢/1 MQ's {doubled to $1 off each}

FP:   $2.04 overage if they allowed it, but I'll take FREE!!

(4) BIC Multipurpose lighters BOGO $3.49

-used (4) $1/1 MQ's

FP: $2.98 for all 4

*each of these has a $1 off coupon on them as well:-)*

Vanity Fair Napkins BOGO $2.29

-used (2) 60¢/3 MQ's

FP: $5.67 for all 6 packages

(6) French's Mustards BOGO $1.85

-used (6) 30¢/1 {doubled to 60¢ off}

FP: $1.95 for all 6

(4) Bush's Baked Beans BOGO $2.05

no coupons for these :-(

FP: $4.10 for all 4

(8) Sweet Baby Rays barbeque sauce BOGO $2.43

-used (4) 50¢/2 MQ's {doubled to $1/2}

FP: $5.72 for all 8

(10) Kraft salad dressing BOGO $3.29

-used (5) $1/2 MQ's 

FP: $11.45 for all 10 bottles

(4) Jello pudding 75¢ each

-used (2) 50¢/2 MQ's {doubled to $1 off}

FP: $1 for all 4

Publix Season Salt $1.99

on sale from $2.67

(4) Crystal Light drink mixes BOGO $3.49

-used (2) $1/2 MQ's 

FP: $4.98 for all 4

(4) Mott's for Tot's Apple Juice BOGO $2.99

No coupons for this either, but still a good deal and Emma loves her juice:-)

FP: $5.98 for all 4

(4) Suave Lotion 2 for $5

-used (2) BOGO free MQ's

FP: $5 for all 4 bottles

(4) Kellogg's Nutri Grain bars 2 for $5

-used (2) $1/2 IP's

FP:  $8 for all 4 boxes

(2) Bayer Advanced Aspirin $2.99

-used (2) $2/1 IP's

FP: $1.98 for both

*both boxes had $1 off coupons on them:-)*

Publix brand honey nut cheerios $1.70

on sale from $2.49

(2) Coke 2L $1.79  each

$3.58 for both

Pampers diapers (3 pkgs) sale $9.49 each

-used (3) $1.50 IP's

FP: $7.99 each

Bananas for Steven and Emma 59¢/lb

$1.77

Total (pre-tax) $106.95

Total Savings $158.87 or 60% savings

Hayden Joseph

Lawrence

Due July 31st, 2012

We went today to have a 3D ultrasound done to see what/who little Hayden looks like!!  As you can tell from picture number 1, he looks JUST like his Daddy!!  In the second picture, you can see his profile very well!  He's got Emma's little mouth!  He's got chubby little cheeks, dark hair, and a cute little smile!!  I go next Wednesday (30th) to the high-risk doctor to see how much Hayden weighs, plus I go back for my two week check-up with my regular OB.  I'm definitely counting down the weeks until he's here!  

Shopping trip for today 5/24

I went to Wags, Walmart, and Kroger today!!  Since my laundry detergent was on sale, I wanted to get at least 1 years worth to keep on hand, that way I won't have to buy it throughout the year!  More savings for me!!  Wags was my first stop and here's what I got:

Trans. 1-3:

1- U by Kotex sleek tampons (all to donate) {reg. price $5.99, sale price $3.99, get $3RR}

I used:

$1 off MQ 

FP: $2.99 OOP, got $3 RR

Trans. 4:

4- pkgs. Cottonelle toilet paper {reg. price $5}

1- pkg. Huggies Little Swimmers {reg. price $8.99, sale price $6.99}

4- candy bars {reg. price 99¢ each, sale price 49¢ each}

I used:

4- 50¢/1 Cottonelle MQ's

1- $1.50/1 Huggies little swimmers MQ

$1 off Cottonelle IVC

$2 off Huggies LS IVC

3- $3RR from Trans. 1-3

1- $6RR that my Dad gave me:-)

FP: $4.95 OOP 

Total Retail: $50.92

Total OOP: $13.92

Total Savings: $37 or 73%

Next stop: Kroger!

4- Maruchan Yakisoba noodles {Reg. price $1.25, sale price $1.15}

4- Kroger hotdog/hamburger buns {reg. price $1.19 each, sale price $1 each}

2- Lays Chips {reg. price $2.99, sale price $2}

2- Kroger dozen eggs {reg. price $1.69, sale price $1}

2- 2L Coke {$1.50 each}

6- Pillsbury Toaster Strudel {reg. price $2.45, sale price $2}

Kroger onion soup mix $1.29

2-Kroger cooking spray {reg. price $2.40, sale price 2/$3}

10- Oscar Mayer lunchmeat- 2oz. pkgs. {reg. price $1.79, sale price 10/$10}

1- Kroger broth {reg. price $0.76, sale price $0.69}

Kroger vegetable oil $2.77

8- 40oz. Heinz Ketchup {reg. price $2.99, sale price $1.99}

8- all Laundry detergent {reg. price $5.99, sale price $1.99}

Sparkle Paper towels {reg. price $6.99, sale price $4.99}

3- Kroger frosting {reg. price $1.55, sale price $1.49}

Coupons used:

4- 50¢/1 Maruchan Yakisoba {doubled to $1 off}

3- 40¢/2 Toaster Strudel {doubled to 80¢/2}

8- 50¢/1 Heinz Ketchup {doubled to $1 off}

8- $1 off all Laundry detergent 

1- 50¢/1 Sparkle paper towels {doubled to $1 off}

Catalinas used:

$1 off

$3 off

$4 off

Total Retail: $147.72

Total OOP: $68.78

Savings: $78.94

Then to Walmart!

We were in the diaper danger zone (Yikes!) SO... a diaper run was very necessary!  I was just going to get a small package of diapers because I've planned a trip to Publix for Tuesday where they're on sale!  Of course, I didn't feel like pretending to be a monkey and climbing the shelves just to get some out of the VERY back of the shelf.  I literally couldn't reach them!  I don't think the Jolly Green Giant could have either!  Plus, I had to get the boys their birthday presents!  Thankfully a coupon came out in the Sunday paper for $5 off a NERF water gun, SCORE!!!

 Here's what we got there:

2- NERF water guns $12.88 on rollback

used 2- $5 off coupons

Paid: $7.88 each

1 (larger than I wanted to buy) pkg of diapers $19.77

used $1.50 off IP

Paid $18.27

2- Kings Hawaiian sub rolls (for a recipe I found) on rollback for $1.98

used 2- $1 off coupons

Paid 98¢ each

Quick Kroger trip

I was SOOOO excited when I saw over on Southern Savers that Kroger was going to have my laundry detergent on sale this week for $2.99 each!!!  I had some $1 off coupons making them $1.99 each!  SCORE!!!  Seeing as how I go thru at least 2 of these each month and that I like to buy at least a years supply to keep on hand in my stockpile, I bought 8 bottles today and will be buying 8 more on Thursday or Friday!  My detergent there, all Oxi-Active, is usually priced at $5.99.  BIG savings for me today!  I also got very excited when I found ketchup on sale for $1.99 - the 50¢ off coupon from Sunday's paper (that doubled to $1 off) = 99¢ bottles of ketchup!!  YAY!!!!  If you know me well, then you know I like a little food with my ketchup, as do my kiddos! LOL!!!  I also got Huggies baby wipes for 99¢ each.  Since Emma still thinks using the bathroom on herself is the best thing ever, I go thru a lot and with Hayden joining us in a few weeks, I wanted to stock up while I could!!  PLUS...I found Cascade on sale!  Yippee!!! I NEVER buy it unless I'll pay $3.99 or less.  Here's a rundown of what I got!

8- bottles off all Oxi-Active detergent {reg. price $5.99, sale price $2.99}

5- 40 oz. bottles of Heinz ketchup {reg. price $2.99, sale price $1.99}

4- pkgs. Huggies baby wipes {reg. price $1.99}

2- pkgs. Cascade power pacs {reg. price $4.99, sale price $4.36}

Coupons used:

8- $1 off all Detergent

5- 50¢/1 Heinz ketchup coupons {doubled to $1 off}

4- 50¢/1 Huggies wipes coupons {doubled to $1 off}

2- 50¢/1 Cascade power pacs {doubled to $1 off}

Total Retail: $80.81

I paid: $31.55

I saved: $49.26 or 61%

PLUS I got a $1 off Catalina to use on my next shopping trip!

Dollar General Trip

Here's my DG trip from today!  I got some great deals and am VERY happy!!

6 bags of Cheetos (buy 2, get 1 free)

used 3- $1/2 MQ's

FP: $8.80

Savings: $8.90

6 Sundrop 2L (2 for $2)

used 6- $1 off MQ's

FP: FREE

Savings $7.50

4- bottles Kraft BBQ sauce $1 each

used 2- $1/2 MQ's

FP: $2

Savings $2.00

Sparkle paper towels (6 rolls) $4.50

used 75¢/1

FP: $3.75

Savings $1.25

FP: $14.55

Total Saved: $19.65

Today's Couponing Haul!

Since we've got some birthdays coming up soon (Alden's: May 23rd, Avery's: June 3rd, and Steven's: July 4th,) I was on the hunt for some good deals on party food!!  I got chips, 2 liters, hot dogs, dip, and MORE!!!  They were having a Mega Event sale so I had to purchase participating items in groups of ten to get the sale price.  Here's the list of what all I got today:

6- Pepsi Next 2L {$1.99 reg. price, on sale Buy 4, Get 2 free, $1.50 each}

12- Sundrop 2L {$1.99 reg. price, 4 days of deals sale 88¢ each}

2- gallons of milk {$3.59 reg. price, sale $2.79}

4- Field hot dogs {$2.19 reg. price, sale 10/$10}

3- Sister Schubert rolls {reg. price $3.99, sale $3.30}

1- Yoplait Dora Yogurt for Emma {reg. price $1.99, sale $1.59}

3- Sargento Ultra Thin sliced cheese {reg. price $3.89, sale $1.99}

8- Yoplait Yogurts {reg. price 70¢ each, sale 6 @ 60¢, 2 @ 56¢}

2- Suddenly Pasta Salad {reg. price $2.69, sale $2.49}

5- 2oz. pkgs. Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat {reg. price $1.79, sale $1.25 each}

1- Oreos {reg. price $2.99, sale $2.59}

1- Chips Ahoy cookies {reg. price $2.69, sale price $2.29}

2- Clorox Green Works cleaning wipes {$2.79 each}

2- Clorox Green Works toilet bowl cleaner {$2.85 each}

8- Dial hand soaps {reg. price $1.60, sale price 10/$10}

8- Quaker chewy bars {reg. price $2.40, sale price $1.99}

4- Heluva Good Dips {reg. price $2.39, sale price 99¢}

3- Capri Sun {reg. price $2.39, sale price $1.99}

1- Kraft Miracle Whip {reg. price $2.99, sale price $2.59}

1- Kraft Mayo {reg. price $2.99, sale price $2.59}

Coupons Used:

FREE Pepsi Next 2L ecoupon

Suddenly Pasta Salad 50¢/2 ecoupon

3- $1/2 Pepsi Next 2L MQ

12- $1/1 Sundrop MQ

4- 50¢/1 Field hot dog/bologna  (doubled to $1 off) MQ

3- $1/1 Sargento Ultra Thin cheese MQ

1- 50¢/8 Yoplait Yogurt (doubled to $1 off) IP

2- $1/2 Clorox Green Works products IP

2- $2/4 Dial hand soap IP

4- $1/2 Quaker Chewy Bars MQ

4- 55¢/1 Heluva good dip MQ

1- 75¢/3 Capri Sun MQ

2- 55¢/1 Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip MQ

My Best Deals of The Day:

6- Pepsi Next 2L $1.50

12- Sundrop 2L $1.44 Money Maker

4- Field hot dogs FREE

3- Sargento Cheese 99¢ each= $2.97

5- 2oz. Oscar Mayer lunchmeat $6.25, got $4 off my next shopping trip for buying 5 or more= $2.25

4- Green Works products $9.28, got $3 off my next shopping trip for buying 4 or more = $6.28

8- Dial hand soaps $4

4- Heluva good dips $1.76 or 44¢ each

Totals tax included:

Before my Kroger card and coupons $194.57

After Kroger card and coupons $84.57

PLUS, I have $7 in coupons off my next shopping trip!

Gestational Diabetes has struck again...

I went on Monday to do a 3 hour glucose test to see if I, once again, had gestational diabetes.  I got my results today.

First hour blood draw: normal

Second hour blood draw: should be <155 and mine was 180

Third hour blood draw: should be <140 and mine was 142

My glucose levels were elevated on the 2nd and 3rd hours, so I'm starting on a glucose medication as soon as Walmart decides to fill it.  Hopefully it'll be ready tomorrow.  I've got to go see a diabetes education specialist, and I have to go to a high-risk OB doctor for them to monitor Hayden and make sure we're not going to have any issues with macrosomia (or overweight baby).  They'll also be testing him to make sure he's getting enough oxygen.  I can already tell he's going to be a big boy, and I know he's healthy because he almost never stops moving!  The same day that I see the high risk doctor, I'll also see my regular OB.  Luckily, I still have all of my education materials from when I had GD with Emma so I've already started watching my diet even closer than I already was.  I've only gained about 2lbs. so far and I'm 29 weeks along.  So that's a good thing.  

When I was pregnant with Miss Emma, she was very stubborn and wouldn't let us find out whether she was a boy or a girl at any ultrasound my doctor sent me to!  We had to do a 3D/4D at Precious View in Bowling Green just to find out she was a girl!  I was 28w5d, so at that point I was REALLY ready to find out! LOL!!!! My doctor here also offers these ultrasounds and we're planning on doing one with Hayden as well!  I'm dying to know what he looks like and I know Emma will love seeing that!  Thank the Lord for 21st Century technology right?!?!  

This pregnancy hasn't been the easiest and has definitely been hard on me physically.  He's such a big baby that I'm miserable at least 90% of the time.  Plus, the poor thing has no room thanks to me lacking a torso!  lol!!!  I definitely can't deny being concerned about him!!  I just hope and pray that my little man is going to continue to be healthy and keep on cookin' for a few more weeks!  If he's already pretty big, it's looking like my 39 week induction, might be closer to 37 weeks.  

Shopping with Mom and Emma

Today, my Mom came to visit and Emma and I took her along with us on our couponing venture.  We went to Walgreens, Rite Aid, and Walmart!  Here's what we got today:

Wags:

Transaction #1 & 2:

1- U by Kotex $3.99, get $3RR

2- Colgate Optic White toothpaste 2 for $7, get $3 RR wyb 2

I used:

2- 75¢/1 Colgate MQ's

FP: $9.49 each, got $6 RR with each transaction

Transaction # 3:

4- 12pk. Cottonelle toilet paper ($5 each)

2- Dial 8pk. bar soap (sale price: BOGO @ $6.99)

4- pkgs. of M&M's for fillers (sale 2/$1)

I used:

4- 50¢/1 Cottonelle toilet paper coupons

$1/1 Cottonelle IVC

1- $2/2 Dial IP

I used $12 RR from Transactions 1 and 2

FP: $8.99

Total Retail: $63.48

Total OOP: $27.97

Total Savings: $35.51 or 55%

Rite Aid:

Transaction #1:

4- boxes of Finish powerball tabs (BOGO @ $6.49, get $2+UP wyb $6 worth)

2- Softsoap hand soaps ($2.99 SP, get $2 +UP)

I used:

2- 75¢/1 Finish MQ's

$12 +UP left from last week

FP: $5.46, I got $8 +UP

Transaction #2:

4- Jet Dry (BOGO @ $5.99)

I used:

1- 50¢/1 Jet Dry IP

$8 +UP from Trans. #1

FP: $3.48

Total Retail: $55.90

Total OOP: $8.94

Total Savings: $46.96 or 84%

That's not my best savings at either store, but I wanted to stock up on the toilet paper while I could get it for $3.50 per package plus, the feminine products purchased will be donated.  The Dial soap IP that I found this week on coupons.com, came in very handy!  $4.99 (after IP) for 16 bars of soap is cheaper than it would be at Walmart!!  

I almost forgot that we went to Walmart as well!  Here's the breakdown:

2- 30oz. bottles of Suave Everlasting Sunshine shampoo ($1.46 each- 96¢ each after coupon)

2- bottles of Garnier Fructis ($2.96 each- $1.96 each after coupon)

3- bottles of Adidas men's body wash ($3.47 each- $1.47 each after coupon)

12- bottles of Dial hand soap (on rollback for $1.27 each- 77¢ each after coupon)

I used:

2- 50¢/1 Suave IP's

2- $1/1 Garnier IP's

3- $2/1 Adidas MQ's

2- $3/6 Dial hand soap IP's

Total Retail: $34.49

Total OOP: $19.49

Total Savings: $15 or 43%

I don't usually do a lot of couponing at Walmart, and I think you can see why!  I usually don't save as much as I do at the drug stores and Kroger!

Why couponing works for me and my family!!

I know a lot of people are wondering why I spend time on such a "boring" thing like coupons.  Well, there's one simple answer for that:  we are a one income family, and my "job" other than being a SAHM and housewife is to help my husband's paycheck go as far as it can!  I love saving us money and being able to help others in the process!!  I literally had someone comment in line behind me the other day, "coupons are such a waste of time!"  After she saw my total go from over $100 down to just under $27 with tax, she changed her mind!  Here's what I got this week:

12- canisters of Country Time Lemonade (regular price $3.99)

on sale 10/$10 at Kroger

I paid just $6 for all 12

I saved $41.88

6- packages of BIC Soleil razors (regular price $6.99)

on sale for $4.49 at Kroger

I used $3 off coupons that made them $1.49 each

I saved $33.00

2- packages of Carefree liners (regular price $1.09)

on sale 10/$10 at Kroger

I used 50¢ off coupons that doubled to $1 off, so I got them for FREE!!

I saved $2.19

4 2L Sundrop (sale price 2 for $3 @ Kroger)

I used 4- $1 off coupons

I paid $2 for all 4

I saved $4 for sure, I don't remember their shelf price

3 boxes of Capri Suns regular price $2.99 (sale price $1.99 w/Mega event @ Kroger)

I used 75¢/3 coupon

I paid $5.22 for all 3

I saved $3.75

7 bags of Quaker Quakes regular price $1.99 (sale price 99¢ w/Mega event @ Kroger)

I saved $7

I love keeping these around the house for us to snack on!  They're much better for us than chips!

2 pkgs. of BIC men's disposable razors regular price $6.99 (sale price $4.49 @ Kroger)

I used $3 off coupons and it made them $1.49 each

I paid $2.98

I saved $11.00

8 packages of Stayfree pads on sale 2/$6 at Rite Aid, get $3 +UP wyb 2

I paid $16 and got $12+UP to use on my next transaction AND 4 packages had 50¢ off coupons on them SO....

I paid just $2 for 8 packages of them!  

All of these will be donated!

And from Walgreens:

2 boxes of Tylenol Precise

Bottle of Witch Hazel (FREE after RR)

U by Kotex (99¢ and donation item)

4 packages of Cottonelle toilet paper 12 rolls

The final totals for this week:

Total Retail Value: $214.76

Total OOP cost: $56.04

Total Saved: $158.72 or 74%

I am planning a short trip to the Dollar Store this afternoon!  I need paper towels and can get them pretty cheap!

Another Successful Kroger Trip:-)

Here's what I got today!!

6- canisters of Country Time Lemonade (regular price $3.99)

on sale 10/$10

I used 3- $1/2 MQ

FP: $3 for all 6 canisters

4- packages of BIC Soleil razors (regular price $6.99)

on sale for $4.49 each

I used 4- $3/1 MQ

FP: $1.49 each

2- packages of Carefree liners (regular price $1.09)

on sale 10/$10

I used 2- 50¢/1 MQ which doubled to $1 off

FP: both for FREE!!!

The savings on the receipt isn't 100% right because the savings listed doesn't include the actual shelf price.  I wrote down the shelf prices on these items so I could figure it myself.  

Total Retail value $54.08

Total OOP: $8.96 pre-tax ($11.31 w/tax)

Total Savings of $45.12 or 83%

Today's shopping excursion!

We got some great coupons over the weekend and I wanted to go and grab some great deals that I'd heard about!!  I went to Rite Aid, Walgreens, and Kroger.  Here's what I got!

Rite Aid

8 pkgs of Stayfree pads

Sale price 2 for $6, get $3 +UP wyb 2 

I used:

8- $1/1 MQ's

FP: $16

I got $12+UP to use on my next transaction AND 4 packages had 50¢ off coupons on them SO....

I paid just $2 for 8 packages of them!  All of these will be donated!

Total Retail $31.92

I spent right at $2 after coupons & +UPs

Total Savings of $29.92 or 94%

Walgreens- didn't have everything I wanted today:-(  So my trip was a little messed up and I didn't get to save as much as originally planned.

Transaction #1-

Tylenol Precise $5.99- get $1RR

Witch Hazel $4- get $4RR

U by Kotex $3.99- get $3RR

I used:

$3/1 Tylenol MQ

FP: 10.98

I got $8RR

Transaction #2-

Tylenol Precise $5.99- get $1RR

I used: 

$3/1 Tylenol MQ

FP: 2.99

I got $1RR

Transaction #3-

4 packages of Cottonelle toilet paper 12 rolls

3- fillers that were 3/$1

I used:

$1 off Wags IVC

$9 in RR

FP: 8.00

Total FP: $21.97

Total Retail $47.96

Savings of $25.99 or 54% 

Kroger

6 canisters of Country Time Lemonade regular price $3.99 (sale 10/$10)

4 2L Sundrop (sale price 2 for $3)

3 boxes of Capri Suns regular price $2.99 (sale price $1.99)

7 bags of Quaker Quakes regular price $1.99 (sale price 99¢)

2 pkgs. of BIC men's disposable razors regular price $6.99 (sale price $4.49)

2 pkgs. of BIC women's disposable razors regular price $6.99 (sale price $4.49)

I used:

3- $1/2 Country Time lemonade MQ's 

4- $1/1 2L Sundrop

1- 75¢/3 Capri Suns

2- $3/1 BIC men's razors

2- $3/1 BIC women's razors

Total Retail $80.80

I paid $23.11

Savings of $57.69 or 71%

Final Totals:

Total Retail amount purchased: $160.68

Total savings: $113.60

Total OOP: $47.08

Overall savings:  71%

Saturday Couponing Trip:-)

I found a couple of deals that I wanted to capitalize on before the sale ended tonight.  I needed to stock back up on deodorant and toothbrushes.  So, I started out at Kroger!  They had Colgate toothpaste and toothbrushes for $1 each:-)  My family who've seen my stockpile are probably wondering, why did you go buy more toothpaste when you already have 30 tubes?  Well, would you turn down something that was 100% FREE????  Of course not!  Plus, I donate the extra that I get!  So here's the Kroger breakdown:

4- tubes of Colgate toothpaste

4- Colgate toothbrushes

Total: $8

I used:

4- 50¢/1 Colgate toothpaste {doubled to $1 off}

4- 40¢/1 Colgate toothbrushes {doubled to 80¢ off}

Total Retail: $19.92

I paid: 80¢

I saved 96%

Then I went to Walgreens because I needed to stock up on deodorant for Steven and I.  Thanks to Rite Aid changing their coupon policy back last summer, you can no longer use a BOGO free coupon on a BOGO free sale:-(  So, Walgreens had them on sale this week 2 for $4.  Here's the breakdown:

4- Men's Speed Stick deodorant

4- Lady's Speed Stick deodorant

4- Starbucks energy drinks {On sale $1.49 each}

I used:

4- BOGO free coupons

4- FREE product coupons for Starbucks drinks

Total retail value (before sales): $31.88

I paid: $8

I saved 75%

My total for the day:

Total Retail: $51.80

I paid: $8.80

Total Savings: 83%

Emma's favorite phrases...

Miss Priss is definitely growing up on us:-)  She's saying more words and speaking more clearly on a daily basis.  When you ask her what her name is, she says "Emma Kate" and when you ask her how old she is, she says, "I'm 2."  She's also very obsessed with Elmo and knows that Elmo is 3 and will tell you that too! LOL!!!  Here are some more of her favorite things to say:

When she's studying something: "Hmm (pointer finger to the side of her mouth), Let's See"

When we're putting things on the belt at the grocery store, "No, no, no Mommy, I do it.  I wanna help"

Anytime she sees anything about Big Bang Theory, "Shedon funny Mommy!"

At random times throughout the day, you'll hear her knocking on furniture saying, "Penny, Penny, Penny!"

When you ask her to do something she'll say, "Okay"

She's getting very good at communicating her needs, wants, and frustrations!  She's speaking in sentences and is saying at least 500 words. 

She looks at my belly and tells me that my belly's fat! Which cracks me up, because obviously, it is!!  There's a child growing in there!  She knows that her brother is in there and comes up and will give him kisses and say "Hi Bubba Haydnen"

Other favorite things to say:

Yeehaw

Awesome

corn- pop (quoting Strawberry Shortcake)

Her favorite things to watch:

Strawberry Shortcake (or cake-cake, as she calls her)

Anything Elmo/Sesame Street (she can name every character and every person on the show!)

Big Bang Theory, of course.  She thinks Sheldon is hilarious and knows half of their names. 

Anything on Sprout!!!  Especially Caillou, The Wiggles, Angelina Ballerina, and DirtGirlWorld (which I despise)

Her favorite songs to sing:

"Elmo's Song"

"I'm Elmo and I know it"

"Bye Bye Binky" (from Elmo's By Bye Pacifier DVD)

"Soft Kitty" from Big Bang Theory

The song from one of the Sprout commercials

The songs from Strawberry Shortcake

Any song from the radio that she knows

Most precious moments:

She's now started saying "Love you too"

She says Mommy instead of Momma

She can say Alden, Avery, and Hayden's names very plainly

Every time that Lady Antebellum's song, "Dancing Away With my Heart" comes on, she has to run and find her pink stuffed elephant from Carter's and dance with it until the song ends!

She says please and thank you at the appropriate times.

She's got one heck of a sense of humor and keeps us laughing!  She's very independent and likes to do things on her own.  If she can't figure something out, she gets very frustrated with herself (maybe a little perfectionism coming out, which she gets from me.)  She's very loving and loves giving hugs to anyone who wants, needs or didn't know they needed/wanted a hug!  She loves to play in her room, color, finger paint, and help Mommy when asked (which is awesome!!!)  

Rite Aid trip 5/1/12

Originally, I had planned a big trip for yesterday to Rite Aid!  Since my husband's grandfather is in ICU at Centennial in Nashville, we've spent most of our time there this weekend.  So, I cut my list down to the things I really wanted!  I had it where I was going to do 3 transactions and get $13 in +UP rewards to use on my final transaction, but when we got home yesterday afternoon, I was worn out and didn't go so my coupons expired.  Oh well!  I still got what I wanted today and still saved a lot of money:-)  

Here's what I got:

8- bottles of Pantene shampoo/conditioner {original price $4.99 each/sale- 2 for $7}

4- Schick men's shaving creams {original price $3.99each/sale 2 for $5}

Total before sales and coupons $55.88

I used:

4- BOGO Pantene coupons from 4/29 P&G insert

4- 75¢/1 Schick men's shaving cream MQ

FP for all: $21.00 pre-tax

With sale prices and coupons, I saved: $34.88