New Food Lion Catalina Deal

Starts Wednesday!  Guess who is going to be hanging out in the Post Office parking lot for the next few weeks?

My First "Real" Recycling Haul

My husband is a self employed real estate appraiser.  He travels around the DC Metro frequently for work.  We are down to one car (trying to hold out till Feb. to purchase a second vehicle) so when he uses the car for work - I am stuck.  Yesterday he had an appointment in Winchester, VA.  We decided to hop in the car as a family and tag along on his appointment and hopefully catch some pretty Fall Foliage  along the way.  The weather was picture perfect.  I took this photo of historic downtown Winchester.

 

I also had another motive to tagging along- recycle centers.  I am having a hard time locating a recycle center that allows me to search through items that is literally not a stink bug infested ashtray. My local recycling center in Fairfax County will not allow me to rummage through the recycle bins.  They have a guard and it is closely monitored.  The guard mentioned they had a problem with people tearing through the trash and leaving the place a mess.  Local Food Lion grocery stores have small store recycle bins but people use it as an ashtray and trashcan.  It really is a smelly stink can.  Prince William County recycling centers bins are next to impossible to rummage through.  The opening swings in towards the center of the bin making it impossible to see anything inside let alone try to rummage through.  I do stop at my local Wa-Wa several times a week for cheap gas & to rummage their their recycle bins for Coke caps.  I only get about 12 caps a week.   

 

Now back to yesterday.  My hubby ran late to his appointment & for taking all his comparable  photos which put our time schedule behind by 3 hours.

Thanks to a non-user friendly website - or I maybe extremely useful if you are a Frederick County VA resident and know what and where Star Tannery is located - we ditched the idea to find a recycle center in Frederick County VA.  Hubby said he would take me the Walmart Leeburg location as he knew exactly where it was located.  As soon as we crossed into Loudoun County a sea of brake lights.  Cars were not moving.  We were very close to losing all daylight and I was crushed to not be able to get what I wanted to do on this day - go to a recycle center.  Hubby pulled over and got out his GPS to get us out of the non-moving traffic snarl.  He quickly recognizes the Snickersville Turnpike -not only from history but as an alternate route to get us home.  I had given up all hope of visiting a recycle center as it was clearly past dusk at this point.  I was gazing out the window at the beautiful scenery when I saw "Recycling Center" sign and arrow to the left.  Hubby and I locked wide eyes on each other as he saw the sign too so he turned the car left.  We were at the end of the recycling center rainbow -  there was our pot of gold - the Philomont Fire House.  

Philomont Fire House was quiet.  However, my 4 year old was not as he squealed with delight at the playground right next door.  Hubby took the boy off to play while I went rummaging.  All bins were maxed out and jammed tight.  It was really hard to dig through the recyclables because it was so full. It was also dark. I also noticed the bins were neat and tidy.  What a refreshing change!  I only had about 20 minutes before it became pitch black.  In that time I nabbed

2 coke codes (12 pack and case)

7 Kelloggs Codes
2 Campbells Labels for Education- BTFE were clearly gone from items
11 full inserts - which 3 were from this weekend's newspaper.

I was angry that I did not have more time but thankful for my quick haul.  I might have to make this a once a month deal - head to Loudoun while the Boy is in school and make a day of it :-)

MyCokeRewards

The middle of July I probably had about 200 points in my account.  I love the rewards, especially during the holidays, but we don't drink carbonated beverages. Theresa over at Loudouncountylimbo  flipped the switch and made me realize that those little red caps on the ground can really add up especially if you add in a few bonus points Any have they added up quickly!  As of today, I have 1,808 points

Cloudy with Meatballs 2 catalina promo code came in the mail today

Thanks Loudouncountylimbo!

9/19/2013 to 9/25/2013 Bonus Labels for Education at Harris Teeters

loudouncountylimbo reminded me that I got a catalina last week.  Earn 500 Labels for Education (CLFE) Bonus Points at Harris Teeters 9/19 to 9/25. 

Earn 200 CLFE at checkout when you purchase 5 participating products (Goldfish, Prego, V8, Campbells, Pepperidge Farm, Pace, and Swanson)
OR
Earn 500 CLFE at checkout when you purchase 10 or more participating products
* Limit one reward per transaction

Still alive. Just busy at work

Shopping at Harris Teeters - twice a day - 6 days a week was exhausting.  Now back to fiscal year close out.

Physicians Formula Rebate Peelies

Giving up all hope of ever finding them, I stumbled across them at Harris Teeters yesterday.  My 4 year was out of control at the store and I did not have the complimentary $3.00 off peelies with me.  So I grabbed them with the intention of going back on Monday or Tuesday to take advantage of the rebate deal.
Thanks Loudouncountylimbo for the heads up as I have been searching for over a month for these peelies

Todays Harris Teeters Triples Shopping Trip

I was really hoping that some of my traded coupons would have arrived yesterday :-( Hopefully today

PAID $4.09 + .55 Tax = $4.64 & got $1.00 Catalina for the Kleenex hand Towels
(2) Canisters of Lysol Wipes - Lysol is my addiction :-)
(1) Kleenex hand Towels
(3) Bags of Brown Minute Rice
(2) Kelloggs Pop Tarts
(1) can Mario Olives
(2) Yo Crunch Yogurts
(1) box Nature Valley Oatmeal breakfast bars
(1) box of Honey Nut Cheerios
(2) Nature Own Bread
** Sorry No pics again.  Went shopping before work with Hubby & then Hubby dropped me off at work so groceries are already put away**

Yesterday's Harris Teeters Triple Shopping Trip - Part II

Yesterday, even though I used 20 coupons at self- check out only 6 of them were scanned.   So that meant I could go back and use another 14 coupons after work. 
**No pics sorry. I worked from 6am-8pm yesterday so I was lucky to have enough strength to even put the groceries away **
PAID $2.47 + .25 tax = $2.72 plus I got a $1.00 catalina from the Hand Towels and another BTFE catalina
(6) Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes
(1) Honey Nut Cheerios
(2) Betty Crocker Cake Mixes
(2) Hamburger Helper
(1) Nature Valley Oatmeal Squares
(3) Pomi Tomatoes
(1) Kleenex Hand Towel
(3) bags of Brown Minute Rice Steamers

Really?

Nature Valley Oatmeal Bars are regularly priced $3.79.  They are on sale this week 2/$5. One box has 6 bars.  If you priced the bars individually  they would cost 63cents at regular price or 41 cents a piece this week on sale.  I have tons of 75/1 coupons which triple making these bars 25 cents a box or 4 cents a bar. 

Now open the box and you see (6) 4in x 4in wrapped bars.  Open the wrapped package and the bars are now 2in x 2in.  Four bites and the bar is gone.   

Why in Earth would anyone in their right mind pay full price for this?

My brain feels like Oatmeal during Fiscal Year Close out but much larger than what is pictured ;-)

2nd Day of Harris Teeters Triples = Part 1

Paid $4.32 + .31 Tax = $4.63 & Received another BTFE catalina

No Pics today, sorry.  I was running late for work & Hubby drove me to work so groceries are home and already put away.

I start work at 6am so shopping at Harris Teeters before work only allows me one option to check out - self check out. At self- check out most of the coupons are manually entered by a cashier.  The downside is human error - keep close tabs on the math when a cashier doubles/triples coupons.  The plus side is 1) coupons that would not normally double - those DND coupons - will most likely be doubled/tripled by a human cashier 2) better chance at overage if a cashier is manually entering coupons. 

This is a Part1 Post as I will be complete my shopping & using the 20 maximum coupon limit after work.

Purchased:
(6) Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes
(1) Nature Valley Oatmeal - just like yesterday there was only 1 box on the shelf so ZVR and Savings Star do not count but it did provide a very cheap breakfast this morning
(2) Boxes of Go-Gurt
(2) Canisters of Lysol Wipes
(2) Smart Balance
(2) Yo Crunch Yogurts - Q scanned by gun - no overage
(2) Thomas's English Muffins
(2) Nature's Own bread - Q scanned by gun - no overage
(3) International Delight Coffee Creamers - we go through coffee creamer like TP.  So I have used all the mainstream coupons available.  The only coupon I have at the moment is .55/1 I.D. blinkie which is a DND.  I have not found this coupon to scan and double at any store (Giant, Safeway, or Harris Teeters).  My nice cashier tripled this coupon for me today.  I was very happy

Day 1 - Harris Teeers Triples

Paid $9.72 + .63 tax = $10.35
(3) Tabasco
(2) Hawaiian Punch
(6) Betty Crocker Potatoes
(2) Betty Crocker Frostings
(1) Nature Valley Oatmeal
(1) Dole Tropical Fruit
(1) Taco seasoning
(2) Refried Beans
(1) 8pack Powerade Zero
(1) Bakers Joy
(2) POM juices
(3) International Delights
(1) Mrs. Schuburts rolls

 

Updates

*Yesterday another rebate check came in the mail! $5.00 more dollars added to our Disney vacation account
*Yesterday I also stumbled across these $1/1 Sara Lee bread peelies at Shopper Food Warehouse.  They are good till 12/31/2013.
* Found a week one Gas Receipt.  Even though this ended  yesterday, I am still collecting them.  I found a week 1, 7, and 8 after the promotion was over with.   
* Found $2.00 off on your next Food Lion purchase catalina.  I have been very busy with work (fiscal year close out) so I have not been very diligent in searching for catalinas. 
* Found quite a few Coke and Powerade caps - not pictured

Triple Coupons at Harris Teeters this week

Today is the last day to get Townhouse Pita Oven Baked Crackers for 50cents per box

Regular Price $3.99  
This week buy 5 Townhouse Pita Oven Baked Crackers and the price drops to $2.00 per box.  Use the .75/1 Coupon from the 7-14RP (expires today 9-8-2013) which doubles and the final price is 50cents per box.  In addition, if you use Kelloggs Family Rewards Program- point codes are doubled on this product (you will notice I already cut open the boxes to get the code and duct taped the box back up ;-)

New P&G Rebate Form

Receive a $10 Prepaid Visa when you buy $30+ of laundry products including Tide (excluding Pods), Downy and Bounce (ETS)
Click Here for Form

Chips Ahoy Deal at Safeway

Safeway has a deal going on this week where if you purchase 5 participating items- you get $5.00 instant savings.  Chips Ahoy is one of the participating items.  Instant savings makes them $1.99 each.  Use the $1/1 Chips Ahoy coupons from the Nabisco Book and these cookies are 99cents. 

Cheap Lysol at Harris Teeters this week

Last time I posted it was concerning the $2/2 Lysol coupons in the new Walgreens Cold and Flu Books.  This week Harris Teeters is having a great sale on Lysol products.  Spend $20.00 in participating Lysol products and get $5.00 off instantly.
Lysol Deal Details: Click Here
Purchased 10 Lysol Products
Paid $5.59 ($4.31 plus $1.28 tax)
Used (4) $2/2 Lysol Coupons from the Wags Book
and (2) $2 Wags catalinas from last weeks Reach Toothbrush purchase