Top CVS Deals: 2-28-3/6

FREEBIES:

Power Bar Energy Gel Blasts, 2.12 oz, $1.50 ($1.50 EB) *Limit 1
Final Price FREE

Schick Quattro for Women Razor or 4-ct Refill Cartridges, $8.99 ($3 EB) *Limit 1
-Mail-in Rebate from 2/7 SS
Final Price FREE after Rebate

WEEKLY DEALS:
Mennen Speed Stick, 2/$5.98 ($3 EB wyb 2)
-$1/1 from CVS Reinventing Beauty Magazine (Pay $3.98/2)
Final Price $.98/2

Softsoap or Irish Spring Body Wash, 15-18 oz, $4.99 ($4 EB) *Limit 1
-$.75/1 Printable HERE Softsoap (Pay $4.24/1)
Final Price $.24/1

Thermacare Heatwraps (excludes 1-ct), 2/$13.98 ($5 EB wyb 2) *Limit 1
-$3/1 Printable HERE (Pay $7.98/2)
Final Price $2.98/2

Thanks to Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living for the CVS deals each week.  This week she's taking a break and linking to Stephanie at Coupon Savings Game for the full list.

It's not a stellar week at CVS this week, although the razor freebie is a good one, if you do the mail-in rebate.  Also, my CVS had Valentine items 75% off last week, so that means 90% this week!  Time for me to do next year's shopping. :-)

Weekly Savings Roundup

I did quite a bit of grocery shopping this week, and I got some really good deals.  It felt good to stock up.   I technically got my Harris Teeter Super Double deals last week, but since the promotion ran through this past Tuesday, I feel justified in sharing them. 

I spent $21.27 for all this at Harris Teeter.  I wouldn't say it was my best Super Doubles trip ever, but I got a few good freebies and some treats for very low prices.

At the end of this week I started my March shopping, in preparation for my March freezer cooking day.  

I made a trip to Giant, which I haven't visited in a while, for this amazing Gorton's deal (thanks Redemption Unlimited!)  Since my family is observing Lent right now and eating less meat, it was great to get a good deal on all that fish.  I also got some deals on a few other items on my shopping list.  Sometimes I find it's good for me to visit a store that I don't usually patronize to get an updated idea of their prices.  Although I know I'm getting a good deal on most items at my beloved Wegmans, for instance, I found that dried beans were significantly less at Giant.  I'm going to have remember to stock up when I go there.  I spent $31.36 at Giant for the items in the left picture.

I finished up my shopping at Wegmans and spent $68.67 there.  (This included two huge packages of boneless chicken breasts, dated that day and marked down to $1.69/lb.  I just went home and froze them that evening.)

Here are my current monthly totals:

February:

Total spent -$308.37

Total under budget -$6.63

March (spent this week):

Target - $20.71

Giant - $31.36

Wegmans -$68.67

CVS - $7.00

Total spent -$127.74

Total remaining -$187.26

I didn't quite make my $300 goal in September, although I was under our $315 budget.  I think I've decided to suspend that little goal for a while and allow myself the extra $15 leeway.  With being pregnant now, I'm shifting my focus to eating an even healthier diet, while satisfying my cravings and keeping convenient food on hand so we don't resort to takeout.  So I think I've got plenty of challenge for myself right now!

Reminder: Giveaways Ending Tomorrow!

Just a reminder that my 5 giveaways for the General Mills Retro Cereal Gift Packs (here, here, here, here, and here) are all ending tomorrow at midnight.  Enter now for a chance to win a great prize pack, including free cereals, a t-shirt, and a Target gift card!

Just to clarify, even though I highlight a different cereal in each post, the giveaways are all for the same gift pack, which includes all the cereals.  There will be five winners, one for each day, and you can enter all five contests.

Good luck!

March Freezer Cooking

Having a "freezer cooking" or "baking day" is becoming a real habit with me.  Since I do try to make so much of my family's food from scratch, it really relieves a lot of stress to have a couple of big days of cooking at the beginning of the month.  If I don't do this, I feel like I have to be cooking or baking something every day, or else we'll run out of bread or snacks or something.  (This doesn't count dinner; I do generally make dinner every night, unless we're having leftovers or it's a crazy night and we eat something from the freezer.)

With being pregnant, I'm even more feeling the need to have good, wholesome food available when I need it.  I always crave meat and other protein incredibly strongly throughout my whole pregnancies, and so I'm trying to have some hearty foods on hand that I can pull out when I'm craving them.

So once again I'm joining lots of other bloggers for March Once a Month Cooking.  Here's my plan this time:

Homemade onion bagels - I'm experimenting with a new variation to make the onion variety.  I'll let you know how they turn out.

Dried cranberry muffins - I got an amazing deal on Craisins at Wegmans the past two weeks - the orange flavored ones were half price (as a discontinued item)!  My girls could eat these until the cows come home, but I'm putting some aside for muffins

Cooked beans - I've not had any cooked beans in my freezer for a while.  It's been so bad that I actually bought canned beans the other night!  I'm going to cook up some black beans and some kidney beans for recipes and to freeze.

Homemade corn chips - These delicious and flavorful homemade corn "chips" that my husband invented are more like a hearty cracker than an actual chip, but they are delicious and much, much healthier than store bought corn chips.  These will be great for snacks.

Black bean dip - to go with the chips.  Yummmm!

Chili (x2) - Monday night I'm cooking for a mom in one of my moms' groups who just had a baby.  I'll be making chili for her and for us.

Vegetable pizza - I'm making a couple of heavily veggie-ized pizza for myself to freeze for snacks.  If nobody else likes broccoli and spinach on their pizza, they don't have to eat it!

This is a long list, but a number of the items don't really take that long to make.  I plan to really focus on the cooking and nothing else on Monday, and I'll be sharing the results on Tuesday.

Are you planning any cooking or baking to store up for March?

Review & Giveaway: General Mills Retro Cereals 5

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The final cereal that I'm highlighting in this series of reviews/giveaways of  General Mills retro pack cereals is Honey Nut Cheerios.  Honey Nut Cheerios is the "baby" of this bunch, since it was introduced as late as 1989.

I remember the look of this retro Honey Nut Cheerios box, with the bee with the honey pot intstead of today's honey wand and the simpler design of the honey bee.

The retro Honey Nut Cheerios box promotes the Atari Flashback.  You can have a chance to show off your game skills to your kids by going online to atari.com to start playing some of the classic games.  For a chance to win your very own Atari Flashback 2+ game system with the original ones and more, go to RetroGameGiveaway.com.

We have a funny picture from the '80's of my dad playing "Pong" on the Atari.  He looks so young and has that glazed video gaming look!  I think that's the only time I've ever seen evidence of my dad playing a video game!

Want to win a retro cereal gift pack, featuring all five cereals, a retro-designed t-shirt, and a $10 Target gift card?

To enter, leave a comment below telling us if you remember the Atari.  What was your favorite game?

You must do the above to enter.  After your initial entry, you may gain up to 3 additional entries by doing any of the following:
1) Follow Frugally Blonde by rss feed.
2) Follow Frugally Blonde by email
3) Follow Frugally Blonde on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.  I will pick the winners from each days' contest by random number generator at the end of the week.

(You can also enter the cereal giveaways from earlier in the week here, here, here, and here.)

Also, remember that all five retro cereal boxes are available at Target until March 7!

I was provided with the above listed cereal gift pack from General Mills in exchange for this review, and the giveaway prizes are provided by General Mills.  I was not compensated in any other way, and the opinions are my own.

Guest Post: 12 Steps to Becoming a Consignment Diva

I'm so excited to publish this guest post today from Chrissy of  Consignment Mommies.  This site is a great resource to find consignment sales in your area, as well as reviews and tips.  Be sure to check it out, especially if you're new to consignment shopping.

12 Steps to Becoming a Consignment Diva


I’ll admit, I can sometimes be “picky” about things. So when I got pregnant and my mom stocked her own personal nursery with consignment sale finds, I was skeptical. And then, I went to my first sale. And my second. And my third. I was quickly addicted. Not only was the selection exponentially better than what I was finding at Target, Carters and Baby Gap, but it was a great green approach, the toy & clothing quality was surprising and of course, the prices were great.

Last season, we created ConsignmentMommies.com to help other busy moms find, rate and compare the sales. After all, some sales are fabulous, some… well, not so much. Over the season’s, I’ve learned from other “Consigning Mommies” and though I’d share some tips on channeling your inner Consignment Diva.

FOR CONSIGNORS

#1: Clean Out Your Closets & Start Labeling!

The benefits are two-fold. First, you’ll get some extra closet space. Second, you’ll get the added benefits of early shopping at most sales. And that means you’ll get your hands on the best items before the crowds!

#2: Presentation is Everything:

Break out the iron and press all of your clothes and some toys, if necessary. It'll hide a bit of the pilling as well :)

#3: The Price is Right:

Most people agree that the best pricing strategy is about 1/3 of what you paid retail for an item.

#4: Add Notes on Sizing:

If something fits like a 12 month item, but is labeled 18 months, make a note and make sure it is placed in the 12 month area. Items often get left hanging because they look too big / small in their sections.

#5: Read Your Consigning Instructions Twice:

Every sale is a bit different so don't miss the opportunity to sell because you didn't follow directions!
FOR SHOPPERS
#6: Consider Volunteering:

If you can’t part with your clothes and toys just yet, volunteer with your favorite sale. You’ll get in early and get the best finds!
#7: Man Your Troops:

Let’s face it, shopping in packs is much more fun! You might need a second opinion on whether that $2 green dress is really cute or just really cheap! Plus, with so many sales in the area, you’ll never make it to all of them… but your friends just might! Spread the word on items you are looking for and help a friend in return.
#8: Pre-Game:

While the hubs is gearing up for March madness, get to those closets and start your pre-game attack by taking inventory. I always have a list of basics I need and then “perfect match” items that I need to complete an outfit. Whether you have a formal list or just do a mental scan, you should always have an idea on what is in your current inventory!

#9: Bring a Tote:

There’s nothing more back breaking then carrying armloads of clothes and toys around. Bring a rolling suitcase, rolling tote or a laundry basket with a belt tied around it so you can pile up your selections.

#10: Look High, Look Low:

As we all know, children’s sizing can be all over the place! Look in the sizes immediately above and below your child’s so you don’t miss something spectacular. I always have “perfect fit” pieces (a cotton top & bottom with perfect length) in my bag to compare against pieces with questionable sizing. You may also want to shop for next season. There may be a STELLAR deal on a beautiful boutique dress for the perfect price!

#11: Gather Like Crazy, Then Filter:

When shopping, I first grab everything that catches my eye. Then, I find a corner and filter my selections. This is where having a buddy is helpful. My mom always brings me back to reality… “do I really need ANOTHER pair of khaki pants?” Once you’ve filtered, return your pieces and do another quick sweep to catch what other moms have returned.

#12: Map Out the Sales:

There’s a ton of sales in the area, so make sure to map out your plan of attack and compare notes with your friends. Visit our site to search for sales by zip and view ratings & reviews at ConsignmentMommies.com.

Chrissy Freeman is a consignment sale addict, web designer and mommy to one-year-old Jackson. Chrissy was “that mom” that organized the list of local sales into a spreadsheet for her friends. Seeing an opportunity for something more, she created ConsignmentMommies.com so other moms could find the BEST sales in the area and share their valuable feedback with each other!

This post is linked to Frugal Fridays at Life as Mom.

News

I just wanted to share some family news . . . I don't normally post close up pictures of my girls, but I couldn't really resist sharing this one . . . .

This news is also my excuse for many blogging delays over the past 13 weeks, not to mention my falling down in my own couponing (and housework, and cooking . . .).  So please bear with me; I hope I'll be feeling somewhat  better pretty soon!

Review & Giveaway: General Mills Retro Cereals 4

This giveaway is now closed - winner to be announced shortly!

Yuuummmm.  Today in my series of reviews/giveaways this week of General Mills Retro Cereal Boxes we're highlighting Cinnamon Toast Crunch.  Okay, I admit it. When we received the cereal pack from General Mills, I actually ate the whole box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch myself!

Cinnamon Toast Crunch was introduced in 1985, and yes, I was alive for this one! In 1985 Super Mario Brothers was introduced, and Cabbage Patch dolls were big (I remember those!).  Ronald Reagan started his second term as president and the Cold War was still going on.

My mom used to get this cereal very occasionally as a treat, but then I had to fight all my brothers and sisters for it!  I don't remember sending away for the Cinnamon Toast flyer toy, but I do remember sending for toys on the back of cereal boxes.  There was the excitement of collecting enough proofs-of-purchase, and then the long wait until the item arrived.  I think at one point my younger brothers were trying to collect a whole series of some Star Wars dishes or something . . . they ate a lot of cereal to get those!

Want to win a retro cereal gift pack, featuring all five cereals, a retro-designed t-shirt, and a $10 Target gift card?

To enter, leave a comment below telling us if you remember when Cinnamon Toast first came in a bowl.  Did you every send away for the famous Flyer?  How many of those did you collect as a child and play with your friends?

You must do the above to enter.  After your initial entry, you may gain up to 3 additional entries by doing any of the following:
1) Follow Frugally Blonde by rss feed.
2) Follow Frugally Blonde by email
3) Follow Frugally Blonde on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.  I will pick the winners from each days' contest by random number generator at the end of the week.

(You can also enter the giveaways from earlier in the week here, here, and here.)

Also, remember that all five retro cereal boxes are available at Target until March 7!

I was provided with the above listed cereal gift pack from General Mills in exchange for this review, and the giveaway prizes are provided by General Mills.  I was not compensated in any other way, and the opinions are my own.

Review & Giveaway: General Mills Retro Cereals 3

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Today's retro box of cereal is Trix!  As you can see, the retro box which came out with the cereal in 1967 has the same Rabbit mascot used today, but with simpler animation.  The General Mills logo has of course been updated since then, and the Trix logo now has a yellow and different shade of green.

When Trix was introduced in 1967, popular toys and fads included the Spiro-Graph and Etch-a-Sketch.  Lego also became the first company to launch pocket money packs.

Bringing back another fun fad, the retro box of Trix features a "crazy hang-up" door hanger to cut out and keep.  Your child (or you ;-) can write a silly name or saying on the cardboard hanger and hang it on the doorknob to keep intruders out of the room!
Want to win a retro cereal gift pack, featuring all five cereals, a retro-designed t-shirt, and a $10 Target gift card?

To enter, leave a comment below telling us if you have a crazy hang-up?  (Take this how every you want - lol!)  What's your favorite saying to put on your door?

You must do the above to enter.  After your initial entry, you may gain up to 3 additional entries by doing any of the following:
1) Follow Frugally Blonde by rss feed.
2) Follow Frugally Blonde by email
3) Follow Frugally Blonde on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.  I will pick the winners from each days' contest by random number generator at the end of the week.

(You can also enter Monday and Tuesday's giveaways here and here.)

Also, remember that all five retro cereal boxes are available at Target until March 7!

I was provided with the above listed cereal gift pack from General Mills in exchange for this review, and the giveaway prizes are provided by General Mills.  I was not compensated in any other way, and the opinions are my own.

Busy Week

Sorry I'm a little late on some regular features this week!  I didn't even get a chance to share my HT super doubles deals with you before the promotion ended yesterday. :-(  Oh well, I'll share this Saturday for my weekly wrap-up.

I didn't really get to blogging yesterday, since my friend and I took a day trip to IKEA with a combined total of four kids 5 and under.  IKEA is only about an hour away from us, but any trip there is a day trip!  It's always a little crazy and a long day to go there, but I love it.  For me, this was a scouting expedition for a trip planned in the spring with my husband to purchase some items for my daughters' bedroom.  You can read my past review of shopping at IKEA here.

In the interests of time, I plan to skip my usual deal roundup this week.  You all will just have to find the great deals for yourselves and let me know!  You could also check great blogs like Moneywise Moms, Madame Deals, and, if you're local, Frugal Friends in NoVA.

I'll be posting the third review and giveaway in my General Mills cereal series shortly.  (You can enter the first two contests here and here.)  Also stay tuned for a great guest post this week, as well as the second installment of my couponing for beginners series!

Deals at Wegmans: 2/21-2/27

New Deals:

Broccoli Crowns - $.99

Campbell's Chunky Soup (18.6-19 oz, excludes Chili and Full Loaded) - $1.25
Buy 4 and use $.75/4 coupon from 01/21 insert or $.50/2 Chunky Health Request coupon from 01/03 insert (doubled)
Final Price: $.75-$1.06 each

Simply Asia Noodle Bowls (8.5 oz.) - $1.99

Tostitos Tortilla Chips (9-13 oz.) - $2.50

Pillsbury Read-to-Bake Cookies (14-16.5 oz.) - $2.49

Wegmans Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (Club Pack - 5 lbs. or more) - $1.97/lb.

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel (10-11.5 oz.) - $1.99
Use $.35/1 coupon from 01/03 or 02/07 insert (doubled)
Final Price: $1.19

Ongoing Deals:

Produce -
Wegmans US #1 3 lb. Bagged Apples - $2.49
Wegmans US #1 White Potatoes (5 lb. bag) - $1.99
Florida Grapefruit (5 lb. bag), California Navel Oranges (4 lb. bag), or Spanish Clementines (2 lb. bag) - $2.99

Non-perishables -
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers (11.5-13.7 oz.) - $1.99 (through 04/03)
Use $.75/1 printable coupon
Final Price: $1.24
Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix (18.3-19.9oz.) or Cake Mix - $.99
Kashi Cereals (selected varieties) & Granola Bars - $2.50
Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs - $2.00
Wegmans Canned Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz can) Cream Style Corn, Whole Kernel Corn, French Style Green Beans, or Cut Green Beans - $.39
Wegmans Tomato Puree or Crushed Tomatoes (28-29 oz. can) – $.49
Hunts Tomato Sauce (8 oz.) - $.33
Wegmans Ziti, Spaghetti, or Thin Spaghetti (16 oz.) – $.69
Folgers Classic Roasted Coffee (10.3-11.3 oz., Excludes Decaf and Simply Smooth) - $1.99
Wegmans Solid White Albacore Tuna (6 oz., in water) - $.99
Zatarain's Rice Mix (7-8 oz.) - $1.69
Buy 3 and use $1.00/3 coupon from 01/24 insert
Final Price: $1.36 each
Coca-Cola (2 liter) - $.99

Refrigerated -
Wegmans Orange Juice from Concentrate (64 fl. oz. ) - $1.49
Wegmans Gallon Milk - $2.18-$2.49

Frozen -
Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Entrees (8-11.5 oz., selected varieties) - $1.99
Gorton's Fish Fillets (7.6-11.4 oz., selected varieties) - $1.99
Use $.40/1 coupon from 01/24 SS or 02/21 SS insert
Final Price: $1.19
Turkey Hill Ice Cream (48 fl. oz., all varieties) - $2.49
Use $1.00/1 Turkey Hill Dynamic Duos coupon from recent insert
Final Price: $1.49

Paper/Toiletries/Cleaning -
Wegmans Paper Towels (8 pk./480 ct.) – $4.99 ($.62/roll)
Wegmans Facial Tissue (65-160 ct. cube or flat) – $.79
Speed Stick (3-3.25 oz.) or Lady Speed Stick (2.3 oz. Deodorant or Antiperspirant) – $1.88
Use $1.00/2 coupon from recent insert
Final Price – $1.38
Edge or Skintimate Shave Gel (7 oz.) – $1.88
Use $.75/1 Edge shave gel from 01/10 insert
Final Price: $1.13
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner (15 oz.) - $.85
Colgate Toothpaste (3 oz.) - $.69 (Limit 2)
Arm and Hammer 2X Concentrate Laundry Detergent (50 fl. oz.) - $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 printable coupon (print right away - these go quickly)
Final Price $1.49 each

My Wegmans deals are based on the Sterling/Leesburg VA sales ad and deals that I find in the Leesburg store.

My store doubles coupons up to $.50, but Wegmans' coupon policies vary by store. Find the policy at your store here.

This post is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.

Review & Giveaway: General Mills Retro Cereals 2

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This is the second in my week of General Mills Retro Cereal Boxes Giveaways.  You can enter the first day's giveaway here.

Today I'm highlighting the retro box of my husband's favorite cereal - Lucky Charms!  Like Cheerios, Lucky Charms came out in 1965.

Check out this interesting fact: in 1965, the average income per year was just $6,450! Wow - a dollar must have gone a lot farther in those days.

The retro Lucky Charms box features a Lucky Leprechaun puppet that you can cut out and suspend from strings.  It looks fun; I plan to put it together with my girls.

I definitely put on puppet shows as a child.  My sister and I were obsessed with the film "The Sound of Music" (which coincidentally came out in 1965), so we were always trying to recreate the lonely goatherd sequence!  We never had any actual string puppets, though, so I think we would have enjoyed even a cardboard one like the Lucky Leprechaun.

Want to win a retro cereal gift pack, featuring all five cereals, a retro-designed t-shirt, and a $10 Target gift card?

To enter, leave a comment below telling us if you ever put on puppet shows as a kid, and if you did, if you ever mastered the Lucky Charms Leprechaun Puppet.

You must do the above to enter.  After your initial entry, you may gain up to 3 additional entries by doing any of the following:
1) Follow Frugally Blonde by rss feed.
2) Follow Frugally Blonde by email
3) Follow Frugally Blonde on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.  I will pick the winners from each days' contest by random number generator at the end of the week.

Also, remember that all five retro cereal boxes are available at Target until March 7!

I was provided with the above listed cereal gift pack from General Mills in exchange for this review, and the giveaway prizes are provided by General Mills.  I was not compensated in any other way, and the opinions are my own.

Menu Plans

Yikes!  Last week, for the first time in a very long while, I did not make a menu plan at all!  And yes, it was definitely a mistake.  Not only did I have the stress of going through the cupboards and freezer each night figuring out what we would eat, but I feel that I definitely spent more while grocery shopping.  Without a concrete plan of what we would have each day, it was hard to make a concrete list, and I know that I picked up a number of items "just in case."  We also had my college student sister staying with us over the weekend, and I had to send my husband out to get several last minute items for meals, since I hadn't properly planned our menu.

But enough with the guilt - on to this week's plan!  I'm down to just a bit left in the grocery budget for the month, so I'm going to try to eat from the pantry until the later half of the week.  At the end of the week I might start stocking up for March, especially since I'll probably do a baking/cooking day at the beginning of the month.

This week's plan:

Breakfasts:
yogurt, cereal, eggs, toast

Lunches:
tuna, pbj, leftovers, grilled cheese & butternut squash soup

Dinners:
Mon - Leftover slow cooker pot roast with potatoes and carrots
Tues - Homemade meatball pizza, salad
Wed - Beef enchiladas (recipe in new Parents magazine)
Thurs - Leftovers (Daddy out at guys' night)
Fri - Vegetable fritatta, muffins or bread
Sat - tba
Sun - tba

Baking list:
- whole wheat tortillas
- sandwich bread

Review & Giveaway: General Mills Retro Cereal Boxes

This giveaway is now closed - winner to be announced shortly!
From February 14 to March 7, Target stores nationwide will carry five limited-edition General Mills cereal boxes featuring fun “Retro” package designs and premium offers from the '60s and '80s.  General Millls was kind enough to send me a cereal gift pack to review.

General Mills is also generously providing five Frugally Blonde readers with their own cereal gift packs, each consisting of five boxes of cereal (one each of the retro packages), a retro t-shirt, and a $10 Target gift card.

One cereal box will be featured here on Frugally Blonde each day Monday through Friday of this week, with a chance to win every day.

Today we're highlighting the retro Cheerios box, which features Rocky and Bullwinkle.  Cheerios was introduced in 1965, the year that "The Sound of Music" was released and the Beatles released "Help!".  Do you remember Rocky and Bullwinkle?  I confess that I'm too young to remember these characters, although I do remember my mom mentioning them.

On the back of the retro Cheerios box, Rocky and Bullwinkle teach you to play Shuffle-O, a version of shuffleboard using cereal boxes!  That sounds simple enough for even my 3 year old to play!  I've never played shuffleboard, but my family did enoy playing board games together when I was growing up.  We've moved on from Chutes and Ladders and Ting a Ling Bingo, but we still play games for hours when we all get together.  I've recently enjoyed starting to introduce my daughter to board games as well.

To enter the giveaway for today cereal prize pack, leave a comment on this post telling us if you remember Rocky and Bullwinkle and how old you are when you first watched them.  Do you have any merchandise of these characters to share with your kids?  Even if you don't remember them, let us know what family fun games you played as a child.

You must do the above to enter.  After your initial entry, you may gain up to 3 additional entries by doing any of the following:
1) Follow Frugally Blonde by rss feed.
2) Follow Frugally Blonde by email
3) Follow Frugally Blonde on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.  I will pick the winners from each days' contest by random number generator at the end of the week.

I was provided with the above listed cereal gift pack from General Mills in exchange for this review, and the giveaway prizes are provided by General Mills.  I was not compensated in any other way, and the opinions are my own.

CVS Deals: 2/21-2/27

Thanks to Ashely at Frugal Coupon Living for the top CVS deals each week.  Her complete list is here.

Mennen Speed Stick Stainguard Deodorant – 2.3 to 2.7 oz$2.99 (get $2 ECBs) Limit 2
$1 CVS Reinventing Beauty Magazine
= FREE

Colgate Max Fresh – 4.6 to 6 oz or 2-in-1 Kids 4.6 oz $2.99 (get $2 ECBs) Limit 1
$.75 Any SS 2/21
$1 January All You Magazine
= FREE – $.24 after ECBs

EARinse Ear Cleaning Spray $7.99 (get $7.99 ECBs) Limit 1
= FREE after ECBs

Air Wick Freshmatic Automatic Spray Kit $5.99
$5 SS 2/7
= $.99

Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap $.88 Limit 10
$1/3 SS 1/31
$.35 SS 1/31
$.40 printable
$.50 March All You Magazine
= $.33 – $.55 each

Due to a busy week, I never made it to CVS last week, so I definitely plan to go this week to roll over my ECBs.  I'll look for the freebies as well as the really cheap Softsoap.  It seems like I can rarely find really good deals on liquid hand soap, and this one has a limit of 10!

Preparing for Spring

Aaah - spring!  With a couple of feet of snow still on the ground here, spring still seems far off, but it actually starts in a just a few short weeks.  In order to handle them as frugally as possible, I always try to prepare for upcoming seasons and holidays ahead of time.  I often find that a little planning goes a long way towards not spending extra money.

Here are some of the areas in which I am trying to start planning for this spring:

- Garden - I am determined to make our garden better and more fruitful than it was last year, so I am trying to learn what I can now.  I signed up for Home Depot's garden club, which has some useful online tools, as well as coupons.  In the next few weeks, I hope to come up with a tentative spring garden layout, so that I can start seeds as soon as possible.

- Clothing - I already mentioned that I am going through my daughters' clothing in preparation for an upcoming consignment sale.  I also took them to have their feet measured so that I know exactly what size shoes I need.  This way, if I see a great deal, I can take advantage of it, and I am also not distracted by looking for items that they already have.

- Vacations and trips - We will probably be taking one or two trips this summer, although in our case we do not have to book hotels or flights.  However, if you do, now is the time to be checking out prices and maybe even booking.  I'm sure that camps and other summer activities for children are filling up as well, so now is definitely the time to make plans for your kids' summer fun.

- Cleaning and decluttering - I think everyone gets a bit of a "spring cleaning" bug this time of year.  It's a time to throw off the "heaviness" of winter and lighten your household.  We have been working on organizing our basement since last summer, and we are finally on the home stretch.  It's amazing how much we have been able to get rid of or consolidate.  A great incentive to start decluttering is to plan a spring yard sale to make a little money from your newly decluttered house.

- Budgeting - If you didn't get around to making financial goals and/or an updated budget at the beginning of the year, spring is great time to make a new start.  Be sure to take into account summer plans and vacations and how those will work into the budget.  My husband and I are planning a "meeting" very soon to go over some of our goals and budget needs and work out an updated plan for the spring and summer.

Chances are, if you take a little time to plan and dream in these last doldrums of winter, you'll be able to look forward to enjoying a fun, relaxing, and frugal spring and summer!

See more great frugal tips at Frugal Fridays.

WFMW: Frugal Cloth Diapering

Back in the fall, I posted about starting our cloth diapering adventure with LuLu, who at the time had just turned a year.  We have now been using cloth the majority of the time for about four months, and I am very happy with them (and the money I'm saving!).  I am still learning and am far from a pro, but it's been working pretty well for us.

One of the factors that had long held me back from trying cloth diapering (besides the washing) was the initial investment.  I knew that I would be very nervous to try the really basic "flats" (old-fashioned cloth diapers) with the folding and the plastic pants.  However, I was not thrilled about the idea about investing several hundred dollars in "modern" cloth diapers, and then not being able to recoup my investment maybe even until the second child used them.  (Since I used generic disposables, I was shelling out a lot less for disposables than many articles estimated.)

So when I decided to try cloth diapers, I was determined to find a way to shell out a very moderate amount of money before I committed myself.  I knew that I could always purchase more later on.  And I am happy to report that I found a way.  Here's what I have bought so far:

- 8 Bumwear pocket diapers with extra inserts from Ebay (gently used, excellent condition) - $30
- 12 Fuzzi Bunz pocket diapers without inserts from consignment sale (pretty good condition, no stains) - $15
- 2 PUL (waterproof cloth) diaper pail liners from a home business - $20

I have been using some regular flat cloth diapers that were originally burp cloths as extra inserts.  For cloth wipes, I have cut up some old clothes and burp cloths and used some baby washcloths that I got from freecycle -  free

For about $65, I have been able to use cloth diapers 70-80% of the time.  Furthermore, they are the very easy to use pocket diapers, perfect for a nervous newbie.  I could still use some additional inserts and perhaps some better cloth wipes, but this is working for now.  At this rate, I was able to recoup my investment and start saving money in less than three months!

Frugal cloth diapering Works for Me!

PS - Of course, I was able to do this for as little money as I did by being okay with used cloth diapers.  If you're interested in cloth diapering, I highly recommend checking out the forums at Diaper Swappers.  Not only can you get tons of advice, but there are many diapers there for sale and trade, and some even free for the cost of shipping.

Wegmans Deals: 02/14-02/20

New Deals:

Wegmans Solid White Albacore Tuna (6 oz., in water) - $.99

Zatarain's Rice Mix (7-8 oz.) - $1.69
Buy 3 and use $1.00/3 coupon from 01/24 insert
Final Price: $1.36 each

Coca-Cola (2 liter) - $.99

Wegmans Roasting Chicken - $.79/lb.

Wegmans Whole Pork Shoulder - $.99/lb.

At my Wegmans this week, I found pouches of Ocean Spray Orange Craisins marked down to $1.19 as a discontinued item.  I also found seriously marked down Valentine's treats, including Pillsbury ready-to-bake Valentine cookies for $1.00.  Buy 2 and use the $1.00/2 coupon from the recent insert to get them for just $.50 each.

Ongoing Deals:

Produce -
Wegmans US #1 3 lb. Bagged Apples - $2.49
Wegmans US #1 White Potatoes (5 lb. bag) - $1.99
Florida Grapefruit (5 lb. bag), California Navel Oranges (4 lb. bag), or Spanish Clementines (2 lb. bag) - $2.99

Non-perishables -
Wegmans Cereal (13.5-20 oz.) (selected varieties) - $1.99
Wegmans Instant Oatmeal - $2.00
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers (11.5-13.7 oz.) - $1.99 (through 04/03)
Use $.75/1 printable coupon
Final Price: $1.24
Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix (18.3-19.9oz.) or Cake Mix - $.99
Kashi Cereals (selected varieties) & Granola Bars - $2.50
Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs - $2.00
Wegmans Canned Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz can) Cream Style Corn, Whole Kernel Corn, French Style Green Beans, or Cut Green Beans - $.39
Wegmans Tomato Puree or Crushed Tomatoes (28-29 oz. can) – $.49
Hunts Tomato Sauce (8 oz.) - $.33
McCormick Seasoning Mixes - $.50 (through 02/20)
Use $.25/2 coupon from 01/23 insert (doubled)
Final Price: $.25 each
Nestle Hot Cocoa (10 pk.) - $.99
Wegmans Ziti, Spaghetti, or Thin Spaghetti (16 oz.) – $.69
Folgers Classic Roasted Coffee (10.3-11.3 oz., Excludes Decaf and Simply Smooth) - $1.99

Refrigerated -
Wegmans Orange Juice from Concentrate (64 fl. oz. ) - $1.49
Wegmans Gallon Milk - $2.18-$2.49

Frozen -
Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Entrees (8-11.5 oz., selected varieties) - $1.99
Gorton's Fish Fillets (7.6-11.4 oz., selected varieties) - $1.99
Use $.40/1 coupon from 01/24 SS insert
Final Price: $1.19
Turkey Hill Ice Cream (48 fl. oz., all varieties) - $2.49
Use $1.00/1 Turkey Hill Dynamic Duos coupon from recent insert
Final Price: $1.49

Paper/Toiletries/Cleaning -
Wegmans Paper Towels (8 pk./480 ct.) – $4.99 ($.62/roll)
Wegmans Facial Tissue (65-160 ct. cube or flat) – $.79
Speed Stick (3-3.25 oz.) or Lady Speed Stick (2.3 oz. Deodorant or Antiperspirant) – $1.88
Use $1.00/2 coupon from recent insert
Final Price – $1.38
Edge or Skintimate Shave Gel (7 oz.) – $1.88
Use $.75/1 Edge shave gel from 01/10 insert
Final Price: $1.13
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner (15 oz.) - $.85
Colgate Toothpaste (3 oz.) - $.69 (Limit 2)
Arm and Hammer 2X Concentrate Laundry Detergent (50 fl. oz.) - $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 printable coupon (print right away - these go quickly)
Final Price $1.49 each

My Wegmans deals are based on the Sterling/Leesburg VA sales ad and deals that I find in the Leesburg store.

My store doubles coupons up to $.50, but Wegmans' coupon policies vary by store. Find the policy at your store here.

This post is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.

Weekly Deal Roundup

The very best deals for your week, from the blogosphere and beyond . . .

Grocery Deals:

Hooray!  Harris Teeter Super Double Coupons starts tomorrow - the perfect opportunity for me to replenish my still somewhat bare pantry.  See a list of deals here.

There's a good unadvertised Kelloggs and Keebler deal at Target this week that Jenny reports on here.

Some good printable coupons:
- $.95 off Pillsbury sweet rolls
- high-value Kellogg's coupons
- $.75/1 Mom's Best Naturals oatmeal (this is often priced at $1)
- $.75/1 Nestle Toll House Morsels
- $1.00/1 Cheerios

Other Deals:

Right now you can get $10 off at $10 order at JC Penny online.

Get a free kids' card at a Hallmark Gold Crown store through March 14.  See the details here.

There's a $5 off $25 coupon for Books for Million here.

What other great deals do you see this week?

I couldn't resist sharing a few photos from our Valentine's Day celebration . . .

Decorations . . .

Treats . . .

Okay, I admit that I got a little carried away making treats, but we were snowed in!!!  Now we just have to eat them up before we start observing Lent on Wednesday!

We had a fun day yesterday, as I hope you all did.  I think it's always great to have a day to celebrate love. :-)

CVS Deal Highlights: 2/14-2/20

Neutrogena Shampoo or Conditioner $5.29 (get $5 wyb 2) Limit 1
$2 Hair printable
= $.79 each after ECBs (this shampoo is also good for sunspots during summer)

Aussie Shampoo or Conditioner – 13.5oz or Styler – 5.1 to 14oz $2.99 (get $2 ECBs) Limit 1
$1 RP 2/14
= FREE after ECBs

Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste – 4oz $2.99 (get $2 ECBs) Limit 1
$1 January All You Magazine
$1 CVS Reinventing Beauty Magazine
$1 SS 1/31
= FREE

Crest Pro-Health Enamel Toothpaste – 4 to 4.2 oz or Rinse – 14.8oz $3.50 (get $3.50 in ECBs) Limit 2
$1/2 Rinse P&G 2/7
$.75 Toothpaste P&G 2/7
= $.50 MONEYMAKER – $.75 MONEYMAKER after ECBs

B1G1 Gatorade Thirst Quencher – 20 oz Sobe – 32oz $1.99 and up Limit 4
$.50 Gatorade G2 RP 1/10 (if included)
B1G1 Sobe printable (IE)
B1G1 Sobe printable (FF)
= FREE – $1 off

Thanks to Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living for providing us with the top deals at CVS.  You can see her complete list for the week here.

There are a few good freebies this week, so I'll definitely be making a trip to CVS.  Redemption Unlimited had a good scenario here as well.

Weekly Shopping Wrap-Up

This week I sent my husband to Wegmans on Monday night for a few essentials before the second big snowfall in as many weeks, and I also ventured out on Tuesday morning for a couple of deals at Target and CVS.  I had some cause to regret my Tuesday morning trip; the roads were so bad that I got stuck briefly in the middle of a intersection!  But with a few prayers and much squealing of tires, we made it out and all's well that end's well.

My best deal this week was probably the Quaker deal at Target (which runs through today).  Here's what I bought:

3 Quaker Instant Oatmeal 10-packs @ $2.54 each
2 Quaker True Delights Granola Bars @ $2.89 each
Used 3 printable $1.00/1 Quaker oatmeal coupons
Used 1 $.75/1 Quaker oatmeal Target coupon from a mailer
Used 1 $1.00/2 Quaker True delights printable coupons
Total: $8.65
Used $5 gift card from previous deal
Total spent OOP: $3.65 (or .73 per item)
And received $5 gift card for next time!

Here are my shopping totals for the week:

Wegmans - $23.02
CVS -$1.02
Target - $14.58

Total this week: $38.62

Total this month: $178
Total remaining: $137 (for budget of $315), $122 (for goal of $300)

I'm excited because I think that should pretty easily be able to hit my target budget this month.  Whoopie!  It's nice that February is a short month.

You can see others' shopping totals this week at Super Savings Saturday.

Preparing for Upcoming Consignment Sales

If you're like us and buried under mountains of snow, the last thing you're probably thinking of is spring clothes!  But believe or not, spring is coming, and if you plan to shop at a local consignment sale, now is the time to prepare.

If you've been reading for a while, you know that I am a big fan of children's consignment sales.  Every year, I volunteer and shop at Catholic Consignments, and I am usually able to find almost everything I need for my girls there.

I have written two past posts on shopping consignment sales here and here, but this year I thought I'd write something a little earlier, to help you get organized for consignment sale season.  Most spring sales in my area take place in March or early April, with some as early the last week of February, so now is the time to start planning. 

Here are some things to be doing and thinking about now as you prepare:

- Research local sales - Gina has already published a list of the biggest local sales for the Washington region.  If you're in another area of the country, do some research.  Check local publications and websites, and search the internet for "consignment sale" and "children's resale."  I'm on the mailing or email list for several local sales, so each season I hear about the new dates ahead of time.

- Sign up to volunteer and/or consign - If you plan to do any signficant amount of shopping, I highly recommend volunteering at your local sale.  At most sales, volunteers get to shop at a special pre-sale, which is very significant considering the number of shoppers at many of these sales.  Plus, at my sale, volunteers get a greater percentage of the profits if they consign items.  Some sales have a special pre-sale for consigners as well.  Check the website of your local sale to sign up to volunteer.

- Go through spring clothes and make lists - Believe it or not, I did this during our recent massive snowstorms!  I pulled out the bins of spring clothing and tried on and inventoried our supply.  This year, thanks to wonderful hand-me-downs, my girls have a lot of what they need, but I was able to make a detailed list of items that they are lacking .  As they come to mind, I'm also jotting down ideas for books, toys, or furniture for which I plan to keep an eye out.

- Prepare items to consign - If you plan to sell items this spring, start preparing them now.  It can be more time-consuming than you realize to inventory, hang, clean, press, price, and tag all your items.  However, it also can be extremely worth your while, and it is easy to work on this a little at a time if you start early.  I normally consign a small number of things at each sale, so I never have too much to work on at once.  I keep a running box or bag of items I know I want to sell, which I can just pull out and tag when sale time rolls around.

Are you planning to attend any consignment sales this spring?


Find more great frugal tips at Frugal Fridays.

Snow Cream!

I was craving ice cream the night before last, and while we didn't have any in the freezer, we sure had a lot of snow outside!  I knew I had read about people making snow cream, and a quick Google search turned up the basic recipe: simply milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and, of course, fresh clean snow!

 

Since Wednesday night was the night after our second January blizzard, there was plenty of fresh snow!  I just opened the back door and scooped some off our deck.  (Disclaimer: I would definitely only have done this with fresh snow.  But my girls eat snow anyway, fresh or not.  You have to eat a pound of dirt before you die, right?)

For my mixing bowl full of snow I probably used about a cup of milk and 3/4 cup of sugar, adding gradually and mixing until it seemed the right consistency.  I also added at least a teaspoon of vanilla.

 

We all enjoyed the finished product, which was sweet, milky, and very cold!  My husband compared the consistency to Italian ice.  

This was definitely a frugal way to make ice cream -- no need for an ice cream maker or even for heavy cream!  And my girls were thrilled; it will definitely be a fun memory for them.  My husband said it was the sort of thing that no kids on the playground would believe that their mom really did.  I considered that a high complement.  

Making snow cream was a Finer Thing in Life.

Couponing for Beginners, Part 1: How to Get Coupons

I'm starting a new series getting back to the basics of couponing, for those readers who might be new to the system.  There series will have 3 parts: "How to Get Coupons," "How to Manage Your Coupons," and, "How to Make the Most of Your Coupons."

If you're new to couponing, I hope that this series on will help to demystify the couponing process to help you save big bucks on your grocery bill.  And if you're already a couponing pro, please comment and share your perspective and suggestions.

In order to start using coupons, of course you have to obtain them! This first post in the series will discuss where to find coupons for the products you buy.

Overall, the best place to find coupons is still the Sunday newspaper. Depending on your area and the particular week, you can expect to find anywhere from one to three coupon inserts in the paper. If you need extra copies of a particular coupon, try asking friends and neighbors who don't use their coupons to save them for you or trade coupons with fellow bargain hunters.

The Internet is another great place to find coupons. Smartsource.com and Coupons.com are two of the top sites for Internet printable coupons. These coupons usually change monthly, and you can sign up for email updates when there are new coupons. You can also find many great coupons in various other places on the Internet. If there is a particular product that you like, look for a manufacturer's or product website to check for coupons. And if you're really getting into using Internet coupons, the best way to keep up with the latest and greatest coupons is to find a "deal blog" that will alert you to them. I post some deals here at Frugally Blonde, but it's also smart to check other blogs that are more totally focused on couponing.  Some blogs that I check regularly include Money Saving Mom and Mrs Moneysaver. You can also check my sidebar to see additional links.

A new phenomenon in couponing is electronic coupons, which load directly onto your grocery club card. These are great because there is no paper to remember, and you automatically get the discount when you buy the item. These are not available at all stores, but they are becoming more widespread. Check Cellfire and Shortcuts to see if your grocery store participates.

Additional coupons can be found all sorts of places. In the grocery store, look for "peelies" (coupon stickers on packages), "blinkies" (coupons in those little machines in the aisles), and "catalinas" (coupons that print at the cash register). Many magazines include grocery and other coupons on the pages or in inserts.  At home, when you finish a box of cereal or crackers or a can of soup, check the package for coupons before tossing it in the recycling. Don't forget to look on the inside of the box and on the underside of the label!

Once you collect a good supply of coupons, you're on your way to getting some terrific deals!

Coming Up , look for Part 2 in this series: Managing Your Coupons.

Book Review: Love Your Heart by Tim McGraw & Tom Douglas

I confess: my first reading of Tim McGraw's sweet book brought tears to my eyes.  It's not so much that it is a brilliant book, but that its theme is one that I want more than anything for my daughters to internalize.  Namely, kindness and charity are more important than any talent.


Love Your Heart is an illustrated story book for ages 4-10.  It tells the short and simple story of a little girl named Katie who keeps trying to figure out what to do for the school talent show.  Her father supports each attempt, saying, for instance, "I love your cartwheels."

Finally, Katie decides on an act and prepares to perform.  However, at the last minute, her friend is unable to perform her act due to an injury.  Katie sacrifices her own entry to help her friend win the talent show prize.  Her daddy tells her at the end, "But most of all, I love your heart."

The book is beautifully illustrated by Abigail Marble.  The quality of the illustrations always means a lot to me, especially since my girls are so young, so I appreciated the attractive and happy pictures in this book.

My 3-1/2 year old, GiGi, enjoyed the story and the pictures, and asked questions about what Katie was doing in each picture.  However, I would say the book is even more suited to a child a year or two older.  The plot centered around a school talent show would probably mean more to a child already in school.


I think this book would make a lovely gift, especially from a daddy to his little girl.  The list price $16.99 for the hardcover book, but Amazon is selling it for $11.55 right now.


To get a preview of Love Your Heart, you can check out the flip version of the book here.  Overall, I recommend this book as a sweet and uplifting story.

This is a Mama Buzz Review.  The product was provided by Thomas Nelson Publisher for this review.

Weekly Deal Roundup: I Can't Get Out to the Store!

The very best deals for your week, from the blogosphere and beyond . . .

Grocery Deals:

Select Shoppers stores in the DC area are tripling coupons this week (through tomorrow).  They're not doing it in my area, but Laura has all the deals and details on the participating stores.

I've been needing to restock my stash of snacks and cereals, so this Quaker deal at Target this week is just what I was looking for.  There are a lot of good coupons out there too, including a Target coupon that I got in a mailer, that I combine with the manufacturer's coupons.

I thought this was a particularly good printable coupon: save $.95 on Pillsbury Sweet Rolls!

Other Deals:

Cici's Pizza, already a very frugal option for eating out, is now getting even cheaper, in celebration of their anniversary.  Mrs. Moneysaver has the details on getting the best deal here.

Eddie Bauer has a big clearance sale going on right now, up to 70% off.  My mom got me some Eddie Bauer pajamas on sale after Christmas last year, and they are my favorite pajamas every - so soft!  I see good deals on swimsuits and spring dresses, as well as some winter items.

Dana had an interesting deal here for getting 10 pairs of sunglasses for $15.98.  I seem to go through several pairs of sunglasses each summer (and then I never have them in the winter), so I am strongly considering going for this deal. 

If you need shoes, Redemption Unlimited posted a good coupon code for DSW online, only good through today.

Local ladies, listen up!  Devon at Northern Virginia Magazine was kind enough to let me know about a great giveaway that the magazine is running, for an $100 gift certificate to Beau Totale Salon and Spa in Burke, VA.  Enter here.

See any other great deals this week?  Please share them with us in the comments!

Wegmans Deals: 02/07-02/13

New Deals:

Gorton's Fish Fillets (7.6-11.4 oz., selected varieties) - $1.99
Use $.40/1 coupon from 01/24 SS insert
Final Price: $1.19

Turkey Hill Ice Cream (48 fl. oz., all varieties) - $2.49
Use $1.00/1 Turkey Hill Dynamic Duos coupon from recent insert
Final Price: $1.49

Arm and Hammer 2X Concentrate Laundry Detergent (50 fl. oz.) - $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 printable coupon (print right away - these go quickly)
Final Price $1.49 each

Ongoing Deals:

Produce -
Wegmans US #1 3 lb. Bagged Apples - $2.49
Wegmans US #1 White Potatoes (5 lb. bag) - $1.99
Florida Grapefruit (5 lb. bag), California Navel Oranges (4 lb. bag), or Spanish Clementines (2 lb. bag) - $2.99

Non-perishables -
Wegmans Cereal (13.5-20 oz.) (selected varieties) - $1.99
Wegmans Instant Oatmeal - $2.00
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers (11.5-13.7 oz.) - $1.99 (through 04/03)
Use $.75/1 printable coupon
Final Price: $1.24
Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix (18.3-19.9oz.) or Cake Mix - $.99
Kashi Cereals (selected varieties) & Granola Bars - $2.50
Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs - $2.00
Wegmans Canned Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz can) Cream Style Corn, Whole Kernel Corn, French Style Green Beans, or Cut Green Beans - $.39
Contadina Crushed or Pureed Tomatoes (28 oz.) - $.79
Buy 3 and use $.75/3 printable coupon
Final Price: $.54 each
Wegmans Tomato Puree or Crushed Tomatoes (28-29 oz. can) – $.49
Hunts Tomato Sauce (8 oz.) - $.33
McCormick Seasoning Mixes - $.50 (through 02/20)
Use $.25/2 coupon from 01/23 insert (doubled)
Final Price: $.25 each
Nestle Hot Cocoa (10 pk.) - $.99
Wegmans Ziti, Spaghetti, or Thin Spaghetti (16 oz.) – $.69
Folgers Classic Roasted Coffee (10.3-11.3 oz., Excludes Decaf and Simply Smooth) - $1.99

Refrigerated -
Wegmans Orange Juice from Concentrate (64 fl. oz. ) - $1.49
Wegmans Gallon Milk - $2.18-$2.49

Frozen -
Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Entrees (8-11.5 oz., selected varieties) - $1.99

Paper/Toiletries/Cleaning -
Wegmans Paper Towels (8 pk./480 ct.) – $4.99 ($.62/roll)
Wegmans Facial Tissue (65-160 ct. cube or flat) – $.79
Speed Stick (3-3.25 oz.) or Lady Speed Stick (2.3 oz. Deodorant or Antiperspirant) – $1.88
Use $1.00/2 coupon from recent insert
Final Price – $1.38
Edge or Skintimate Shave Gel (7 oz.) – $1.88
Use $.75/1 Edge shave gel from 01/10 insert
Final Price: $1.13
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner (15 oz.) - $.85
Colgate Toothpaste (3 oz.) - $.69 (Limit 2)

My Wegmans deals are based on the Sterling/Leesburg VA sales ad and deals that I find in the Leesburg store.

My store doubles coupons up to $.50, but Wegmans' coupon policies vary by store. Find the policy at your store here.

This post is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.