Getting Paid to Shop

I love getting paid to shop--CVS moneymakers are a special treat.

I just got paid $4.00 to buy 2 bars of soap. How, you ask?

Check out the details from Mercedes @ Common Sense With Money:

http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/neutrogena-hidden-moneymaker-at-cvs-this-week-215/

On my list...

I'm adding these goodies to my list this week--these are just too good to pass up!

• @ CVS: FREE Ritz or Wheat Thin crackers--on sale 5 for $5--buy 2 and use 2 of the recent $2 off of 2 coupons to make these free! Thanks, Crystal @ moneysavingmom.com for posting this deal. http://www.moneysavingmom.com/money_saving_mom/2009/02/cvs-deals-for-the-week-of-february-8-14-2009.html

• @ Walgreens: 15 cent soup--Progresso soup is on sale 4 for $5.00--combine this with the 1.10 off coupons, and you'll have some very inexpensive soup! Thanks to Patricia at from wags to riches--check out her post and the link to the coupon here: http://fromwagstoriches.entempore.com/2009/02/walgreens-deals-for-week-of-feb8th/

Soup and crackers make a good, quick lunch--and meals just seem to taste better when they are (almost) free! Happy Shopping!

Menu Plan Monday, 02/01/09

Monday: Chicken and Dumplings (need Bisquik and Rosemary)

Tuesday: Dinner @ Mom's

Wednesday: Pork chops and potatoes (already on hand)

Thursday: Fish and frozen veggies (already on hand)

Friday: Steak-Ums sandwiches (need onions, cheese, and bread)

Dinner shopping list:

Bisquik

Rosemary

Onions

Cheese

Bread

total: less than $15.00!

The total will be increased by adding on breakfast and lunch items, and of course milk for baby Koala. We should be well within budget, and this will be my first week shopping in cash for groceries. We are implementing the envelope system for food this month (http://simplemom.net/envelope-system/)

Check out how to save on organic milk here: http://koalamama.blogspot.com/2009/01/frugal-friday-organic-milk.html

Need menu ideas, or want to share yours? Check out orgjunkie.com.

Britax Spring Sale Deals

The Britax spring sale is here!

I've been in the market for a new car seat for baby Koala, and today found the right deal.

Check out these sites for details:

http://babycheapskate.blogspot.com/2009/02/february-09-official-britax-sale-watch.html

http://www.pennypinchingparent.com/2009/02/britax-spring-sale-all-sales-in-one.html

I just purchased the Britax Boulevard for 249.99--regularly 309.99!

I went through ebates (will receive 1% back), then on to diapers.com, and used code AFFL10 for first time buyers from diapers.com (or try AFF10 if AFFL10 does not work).

This brought the 259.99 cost down to 249.99, and includes free shipping.

We should receive his new seat on Wednesday!

I'm not sure that the Boulevard will fit next to my Graco SafeSeat, but if not we'll just have a car seat on either side of the backseat.

Side note: I literally prayed for a car seat sale last night, as we are trying to stretch our dollars on our Total Money MakeOver, and then found this deal today.

I guess it does not hurt to pray for even the "little" things:-)