ALDI

Have you ever heard of ALDI?

I am so excited to have discovered ALDI! I read about ALDI over at Menus4Moms.
I was reading that one mom spends $250 to $300 a month for her grocery needs by doing most of her shopping at ALDI for her family of five. So I hopped over to their website and I was really excited to see what I found. They are kind of like a mini Sam's Club. You pay a quarter to get your cart at the front of the store, but you get it back when you put your cart back (fun thing for the kids in tow). You should bring your own bags for bigger savings or else you will be charged a nominal fee for paper or plastic. You can also use the boxes they have available for free for your bigger items. They have their own brand name items, and they come with a double your money back guarantee. On most Items you can save $1.00 or more over the grocery store price. Bread at .59 cent! I can dig that!!!
ALDI only accepts cash, debit, or Food Stamps. This cuts down on the costs as well. They do not accept coupons, but the savings outweighs that, I believe-from what I see. The check out is suppose to be quick, so be prepared( that is a plus for me).
I was navigating the website and signed up for a newsletter, and access to the Meal planner. You can find recipes, put them in "your" cookbook and transfer the ingredients to a shopping list that is organized by isles!
I am planning on visiting ALDI in the next 2 weeks and checking it all out!

If you have ever been, let me know your experience!

Menu Plan Monday

I am jumping on the Menu Plan Monday train to keep me on track and lower the stress of trying to figure out what is for dinner each night last minute. I am seeing some good ideas and recipes as well. If you would like to join in check out Org Junkie @ http://orgjunkie.com/.

Monday- Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Corn
Tuesday- Hamburger Helper Stroganoff and Lima Beans
Wednesday- Chicken Chili and Grilled Cheese
Thursday-Tacos and Spanish Rice
Friday-Grilled Chicken, Parmesan Rice, and Green Beans
Saturday-Manwich and French Fries

CVS Deals 1/25-1/31

Here are my deals that I picked up this Sunday at CVS.

Transaction 1
3 Crest Xtra Whitening Toothpaste 7.50
1 Stacy's Cinnamon and Sugar Pita Chips 3.00
2 Sure Deodorant 3.98
3 Gillette Shampoo 14.97
1 Nasogel 7.99
-(2) 1.00 off Sure
-(3) 2.00 off Gillette shampoo
-(3) 1.50 off Crest
-(1) 1.50 off Stacy's Pita Chips 6 oz.
-7.58 ECBs
-15.00 ECBs

Total OOP $1.12
Received 9.00ECBs for Gillette and 7.99 ECBs for Nasogel


Transaction 2

1 Maxwell House Coffee 6.99
1 Basil Leaves .88
1 Chocolate Candy piece .17 (to make up for overage of -.12) not show, hmmm wonder why?
-7.99 ECB received above

Total OOP .05

Yeah! I have 9.00 in ECBs to rollover for next week.

CVS Ad 1/25

Here are this weeks ad specials thanks to SlickDeals.



2 Day Sale:

Revlon BOGO Limit 6, B1G1-50% after monday
Revlon Beauty Tool, any $1 (1-14-09) SS 9/14/08
Revlon Beauty Tool, any $1 (1-31-09) SS 10/19/08
Revlon Beauty Tool, any $1 (2-12-09) SS 10/12/08
Revlon Beauty Tool, any $1 (3-16-09) SS 11/16/08
Revlon Color Cosmetic Product, any $1 (2-12-09) SS 10/12/08
Revlon Color Cosmetic Product, any $1 (3-16-09) SS 11/16/08
Revlon Color Cosmetic Product, any $1 (4-7-09) SS 12/7/08
Revlon Color Cosmetic Product, any $2 (1-14-09) SS 9/14/08

CVS tissues 120 ct 2/$1 Limit 8

Russell Stover $3.99 Limit 4
Russel Stover 8.25z or larger, $1 (2-14-09) SS 12/14/08
Russel Stover Private Reserve 6.75z or larger, $1 (2-14-09) SS 12/14/08

Craig Digital to analog broadcast converter with remote control Pay $40- Less government issues coupon $40 - Free after Q
($49.99 after Monday)


ECB Deals

10 ECB wyb Buy $20 of Pepsico Products Limit 1 (FYI- New Deal - Different Offer #)
Pepsi 12pk- 3/$10
Pepsi 2L, Sobe, Propel or Gatorade 4/$5
Lay's 2/$4
Stacy's or Tostitos 2/$6 6 oz
-Stacy’s Pita Chips or Bagel Chips 6oz - $1.50 off 1 SS 1/25
-$1 off any 2 bags of Lay's Kettle Cooked, exp. 2/28/09-GROCERY TEAR PAD
-$2 off any Frito-Lay dip WYB 2 bags FL snacks, exp. 2/08/09-GROCERY TEAR PAD
-FREE jar of Tostitos salsa (excludes Queso) WYB 2 bags Tostitos, exp. 4/30/09 - GROCERY TEAR PAD
-$1/3 - 2 Liter Pepsi - HANGTAG (Found on 2 Liters @ Kmart, grocery, CVS, Wags)
Pepsi Offer, $15 Coupons By Mail wyb Participating Products - See Details, Form

4 ECB wyb $12 worth of Energizer (Price: $6 each) Limit 1

10 ECB wyb KY Yours and Mine ($19.99) Limit ?? (Users saw boxes at shelf with ECB information, this deal is not advertised in the ad, deal starting form 1-25-1/31)
$5.00 Off K-Y Brands Yours & Mine or Intrigue Product (excludes trial sizes) (Ex. 6/30/09) RP 12-07-08


5 ECB wyb $15 of Advil, Dimetapp or Robitussin Limit 1
Advil $5
Robitussin/Dimetapp $6
Advil Cold & Sinus or Advil Allergy Sinus $1 (2-28-09) V 10/12/08
Advil Cold & Sinus Product, any $1 (1-31-09) V 9/7/08
Advil Cold & Sinus, Allergy Sinus or Childrens Advil Cold $1 (4-30-09) V 11/16/08
Advil Cold & Sinus, Allergy Sinus or Childrens Cold $1 (3-31-09) V 11/2/08
Advil Cold & Sinus, Allergy Sinus or Childrens Cold $1 (4-30-09) V 12/14/08
Robitussin Product, any $1 (1-31-09) V 11/2/08
Robitussin Product, any $1 (4-30-09) V 12/14/08
Robitussin Product, any $1 (4-30-09) V #2 1/4/09
Robitussin Product, any .50 (1-31-09) V 9/21/08
Dimetapp Childrens Product, any $1 (4-30-09) V 11/2/08
$2 off Robi/Dimetapp Printable
Advil Cold and Sinus, Allergy Sinus or Childrens Advil Cold, any $1 (5/31/09) 012509 RP


5 ECB wyb $20 of Huggies Limit 1
Wipes/Wash $3
Huggies diapers/pullups $10
Huggies Baby Wipes, any 64ct+ $0.50 (4/5/09) SS 1/11/09
Huggies Bath and Body Product, any $1 (4/5/09) SS 1/11/09
Huggies Diapers, any $1.50 (2/15/09) SS 1/11/09
2$ printable for huggies pullups http://www.pull-ups.com/na/pullups_coupons.aspx


4 ECB wyb New Gillette Fusion Gamer, Venus Breeze Spa or Embrace Sister ($7.99) Limit 1 (Gillette Fusion Gamer NOT available in stores until 1/30)
Gillette Fusion Razor, any $4 (1-31-09) P & G 12/28/08


$3 ecbs wyb Head & Shoulders, Gillette, Pantene Restoratives or Expressions shampoo, conditioner, mask
or balm ( $4.99), Limit 5
Gillette Shampoo or Conditioner, any except trial size $2 on 2 (1-31-09) P & G 12/28/08
Gillette Shampoo or Conditioner, any except trial size $2/1 (2-28-09) P & G 1/18/09
Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner, any $1 (1-31-09) P & G 12/28/08
Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner, any $1/1 (2-28-09) P & G 1/18/09
Pantene Product, any except trial size $3 on 2 (1-31-09) P & G 12/28/08
Pantene Styling Product, Hair Spray or Treatment, any except trial size $1 (1-31-09) P & G 12/28/08

4 ECB wyb Schick Intuition Plus Razor ($8.99) Limit 1 - Bonus Dove pack also prints EB!
Schick Quattro Titanium Razor, any $2 (1-25-09) SS 12/14/08
Schick Quattro Titanium Razor, any $2 (3-9-09) SS 012509
Schick Quattro Titanium Refill, any $2 (3-9-09) SS 012509
Schick Intuition or Intuition Plus Razor or Refill, any $2 (3-15-09) SS 012509
Schick Intuition peelie found on packages, $3 off [/color]

5 ECB wyb $10 of Almay (psa $1.99) Limit 3
Almay Cosmetic or Skincare Product, any $1 (3-7-09) SS 12/14/08
Almay Cosmetic Product, any $1 (1-31-09) SS 10/12/08
Almay Cosmetic Product, any $1 (2-15-09) SS 01/11/09

2 ECB WYB Wisk - @ 2/$9 Limit 1
$1.50 off one Wisk - Valpack coupon insert
Wisk 2X Laundry Detergent, any 50 oz+ $1.50/2 (3/15/09) V 1/18/09

FREE M & M's backpack wyb $15 of Mars products Limit 1
M & M's premiums 2/$7
Mars King size bars 2/$2
Starburst/Skittles 2/$5
Marks snickers, twix, milky way, 3 Musketeers, fun size 8 pk 4/$5

$2 ECBs wyb 2/$6 M&M's Cupid's Mix 12.6oz Limit 1

$2 ECBs wyb Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara ($6.99) Limit 5
$1 off Maybelline mascara on any, RP 10/26

$5 ECBs wyb Garnier Ultra-Lift Pro ($16.99) Limit 1

$5 ECBs wyb Claritin Liqui-Gels($19.99), Limit 1

$10 ECBs wyb $20 of Benefiber, Gas-X or Maalox (prices starting at $4.99) Limit 1
Benefiber Product, any $2 (1-31-09) SS 10/19/08
Benefiber Product, any $2 (2-28-09) SS 11/16/08
Benefiber Product, any $2 (3-31-09) SS 12/14/08
Benefiber Product, any $2 (3-31-09) SS #2 1/4/09
Gas-X Product, any $1 (3-31-09) SS #2 1/4/09
Maalox Chewable, any $2 (1-31-09) SS 10/19/08
Maalox Liquid, any $2 (1-31-09) SS 10/19/08
Maalox Product, any $1.50 (3-31-09) SS #2 1/4/09

$2 ecbs wyb Sarna anti itch lotion or sensitive cleanser ($9.99) Limit 5

$4 ecbs wyb Tylenol or Mortin 225 ct.Limit1
$4 coupon Printable ***DEAD*** PRINT LIMIT REACHED

$2 ecbs wyb Colgate total toothpaste or max fresh toothbrush 2 pk Limit2

$5 ecbs wyb $19.99 skin effects, Limit1

$5 ecbs wyb Olay pro x lotion or cream or starter kit Limit1


Other sale

Q-tips 2/$4

Playskool diapers $10.99

Enfamil $23.99

Pert/Sure $1.99
Pert Plus, any 12 oz. + $1 (2-28-09) 012509 SS
Pert Plus, any 25.4 oz. + $1.50 (2-28-09) 012509 SS
Sure Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant, any 2 oz.+ $1 (2-28-09) 012509 SS
Sure MAX Clinical Power Anti-perspirant & Deodorant, any $2 (2-28-09) 012509 SS
$1.00 (printable) on any (1) full size Pert Plus Shampoo, on coupons.com

Arm & Hammer BOGO ($6.99)

Post Cereal BOGO ($4.59)
Post Shredded Wheat Cereal, any $1 on 2 (2-15-09) SS #2 1/4/09
Post Trail Mix Crunch coupon- $2 off one printable- http://www.postcereals.com/trailmixcrunch

Mentos Gum BOGO
Mentos Gum, Any Pocket Bottles - 12-14-08 SS $1.00/1 (2/28/2009 exp) REGIONAL only $0.55/2 for some

Aveeno on sale $5.99 - $14.99
$2 Aveeno exp 12/31/09 Tearpad found at CVS pharmacy counter
Aveeno, any except cleansing bars and trial sizes $1.50/2 (4/4/09) RP 012509
Aveeno, any except cleansing bars and trial sizes $1 (4/4/09) RP 012509

Wonka Valentine Candy and Card Kit ~ 2/$5
$1/2 IP cpn link

Giveaway!

Brandy at Savin Some is offering a BabyLegs Giveaway!

These are the cutest things ever. BabyLegs were created to keep your little ones legs warm all of the time. Unlike traditional leg warmers, BabyLegs grow with your child by providing "one size fits most" sizing. BabyLegs were created by a mom trying to find a way to get rid of a very bad diaper rash. They quickly caught on, and are now one of the hottest baby accessories to have. Babylegs come in a variety of designs and materials. They are available for Adults also!

Go over to Savin Some and enter today !

Freebies :)

Go visit Suave today, January 14th and get a coupon for a FREE bottle of Suave product! HERE

Free sample of Febreze sport HERE

Free Sample of Rachael Ray's Nutrish Dog Food from Walmart HERE

Take a survey and get a free subscription to Wondertime Magazine HERE

Free subscription to Women's Day magazine HERE

Click HERE to sign up for a free sample of Tide Total!

Walgreens Deals 1/11-1/17

Thanks to Deal Seeking Mom

Here are the deals that I see worthwhile checking out this week.

:: EasySaver Rebates Deals

Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner, $14.99
Get $5 ESR #24
$3/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner Starter Kit, exp. 3-8-09 (SS 1/11/09)
$6.99 after coupon and ESR!
*Check out the BOGO refills coupons to go along with this!

:: Register Rewards Deals

Dark and Lovely Hair Color, $5
Get $5 RRs
FREE after RRs!

Pepsi 12 pks., 5/$15
Get $5 RRs wyb $15 in Pepsi products
Pepsi Mail-in Rebate
$2 ea. after RRs + Pepsi and Frito-Lay coupons after rebate!

:: Other Deals

Equal Sweetener 100 ct., 2/$5
$2.50/1 Equal Packets, 100 ct.+, exp. 4-4-09 (SS #2 1/4/09)
FREE after coupon!

Aquafresh Toothpaste, $2.99
$1/1 Aquafresh Premium Toothbrush, exp. 4-18-09 (SS 1/4/09)
$1/1 Aquafresh printable
$2/1 Aquafresh coupon (January ESR catalog)
FREE after coupons!

Oust Air Sanitizer, BOGO
BOGO Oust Air Sanitizer, exp. 1-17-09 (SS 11/23/08)
FREE after coupon!

Revlon Cosmetics and Beauty Tools, BOGO*
*Excludes Matte Finish Products
$1/1 Revlon Beauty Tool, exp. 1-14-09 (SS 9/14/08)
$1/1 Revlon Beauty Tool, exp. 1-31-09 (SS 10/19/08)
$1/1 Revlon Beauty Tool, exp. 2-12-09 (SS 10/12/08)
$1/1 Revlon Beauty Tool, exp. 3-16-09 (SS 11/16/08)
$1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic Product, exp. 2-12-09 (SS 10/12/08)
$1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic Product, exp. 3-16-09 (SS 11/16/08)
$1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic Product, exp. 4-7-09 (SS 12/7/08)
$2/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic Product, exp. 1-14-09 (SS 9/14/08)
FREE to cheap after coupons!

Halls Cough Drops, $0.99 (w/ in-ad coupon)
$0.50/1 Halls Cough Drops, any 20 ct.+ single bag, exp. 2-6-09 (SS 12/7/08)
$0.50/2 Hall’s, 20ct+, exp. 2-06-09 (SS 1/11/09)
$0.49 after coupons!

Windex Glass Wipes, $3.79 BOGO
$0.40/1 Windex Glass or Multi-Surface Cleaner, exp. 3-8-09 (SS 1/11/09)
FREE Windex Wipes Canister or Antibacterial Trigger MIR, exp. 3-6-09 (SS 1/11/09)
Better than FREE after coupons and MIR!

Kleenex Facial Tissue, $0.89 (w/ in-ad coupon)
$0.40/1 Kleenex Lotion Facial Tissue, exp. 2-28-09 (SS #2 1/4/09)
$0.49 each after coupons!

See all Walgreens deals for the week of 1/11/09-1/17/09 here.