SUPA Cheap TP

I just scored some super cheap toilet paper.  I paid $16.18 for 5 24 packs of toilet paper, that's 120 rolls.  Breaks down to $3.39 for a 24 packs....crazy!!!

• So go to Staples website. (If you're a member of the shop at home website, you can get cash back.)
• Click on the deals of the day.  Click on that, Marcel Bath Tissue 24 pack for $4.99.  
• Add that to your cart.
• Then, go to the top of the screen and click "order by item #." 
• Enter 593805-V6.  
• Add 1 to your cart (you can adjust the quantity to whatever you want).  
• You can order 1 and it's $9.95 shipping or free shipping if you pick it up at a Staples Store.  
• OR, if you order 5 or more, there is free shipping.  
• I ordered 5 so it was $54.95- $40.00 + FREE SHIPPING + $1.23 for tax. 
• So, for $16.18, I scored 120 rolls of TP.  
• Woooohoo!

So...I had a few teacher gifts to deliver today and I had no bags. I googled it and made my own. They turned out cute. I've got to figure out a better way for the ribbon (handles) to stay on and strong:)

I LOVE Target...it's therapuetic....truly!

So, we're back home and I am trying to tackle laundry....last load is washing now.  I have to fold and put it all away next...goo.  I had to run to the store to get milk and other stuff that I had coupons for.  So....I went to Target. I love Target.  They have great coupons that stack with the manufacturer coupons.  It's wonderful.  Here's what I got:

No coupons for:

milk $2.04
kid cups $2.89
grapes $1.29

Total= $6.22

These I had a manufacturer coupon for:

Febreeze Noticable Starter Kit- $5.99- $4 coupon= $1.99
Febreeze Noticable Starter Kit- $5.99- $4 coupon= $1.99
California Pizza for One $2.50-$1 coupon= $1.50
California Pizza for One $2.50-$1 coupon= $1.50
Tampax Tampons $3.99-$2 coupon=$1.99
Total= $8.97

These I had both a manufactuer & a Target coupon for:

Scrubbing Bubbles Max Fresh Starter Kit- $6.29 -$6.29 coupon= $0
Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Gel- $3.94 -$0.75= $3.29
Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Gel- $3.94
BUY 3 Scrubbing Bubbles products, get a $5 Target giftcard coupon
Dove Body Mist $2.99- $1.50 mnf cpn-$1 Target cpn= $0.49
Schick 3 Hydro Razor- $6.99- $5 mnf cpn - $1 Target cpn = $0.99
Schick 3 Hydro Razor- $6.99- $5 mnf cpn - $1 Target cpn = $0.99
Kleenex Hand Towels - $2.99- $1 mnf cpn- $1 Target cpn= $0.99
Kleenex Hand Towels - $2.99- $1 mnf cpn- $1 Target cpn= $0.99
Bandaid Brand Bandaids- $1.82 - $0.75 Target cpn= $1.07
Nexcare Kids Bandaids- $1.84 - $1 mnf cpn - $0.50 Target cpn = $0.34
Nexcare Kids Bandaids- $1.84 - $1 mnf cpn - $0.50 Target cpn = $0.34
Scrubbing Bubbles Once a Day Shower $8.99- $5 mnf cpn= $3.99
Buy Scrubbing Bubbles Once a Day Shower Starter Kit, get a $5 Target giftcard coupon
Scrubbing Bubbles Once a Day Shower $8.99- $5 mnf cpn= $3.99
Buy Scrubbing Bubbles Once a Day Shower Starter Kit, get a $5 Target giftcard coupon
Kraft 100 cal Cheese Packs- $2.49- $1 mnf cpn- $0.75 Target cpn= $0.74
Kraft 100 cal Cheese Packs- $2.49- $1 mnf cpn- $0.75 Target cpn= $0.74
(the Target cpn was actually buy 2 Kraft cheese products, get $1.50 off)
Tag Jr. Book $9.99- $5 mnf cpn- $1.50 Target cpn= $3.49
Tag Book $7.99 - $5 mnf cpn- $1.50 Target cpn= $1.49
(the Target coupon was actually buy 2 Kilan products, get $3 off) 
Crystal Light on the go $1.97 - $1 mnf cpn - $0.33 Target cpn= $0.64
Crystal Light on the go $1.97 - $1 mnf cpn - $0.33 Target cpn= $0.64
Crystal Light on the go $1.97 -  $0.33 Target cpn= $1.64
(Target cpn was buy 3, get $1 off)
Kraft Salad dressing $1.89 - $0.55 mnf cpn- $1.34
Kraft Salad dressing $1.89 - $0.55 mnf cpn- $1.34
Kraft Salad dressing $1.89 - $1.89 Target cpn(buy 2 Kraft dressings, get 1 free)$0
Total =  $33.47
  
Grand Total was $48.68 with tax which is a little more than I wanted to spend BUT, I got $15 back in giftcards which means I spent $33.53.  That's not bad for all that I got. I am stockpiling some of this stuff.  So, my big question is, did I do better than the Dollar Tree?? I had 31 items...I was so close:)   It averages out to be $1.08 per item.  I got some great finds, especially the Tag books for the kids. Lots of these coupons were printables and you can still go grab these same deals.  DO IT!! It's fun!  And on a side note, I'm a BZZ agent which means I get to try products out and get coupons to share. So, we tried the scrubbing bubbles extend a clean kits.  They are awesome.  I have some $5 off coupons if you'd like to try it.  

Never Expected

We just got home from our trip.  We went to NC for Levi to officiate a wedding (and I sang).  It was awesome.  We didn't tell very many people we were coming.  We wanted a low key trip.  There are so many people there we'd love to see but it is just so hard to get it all in.  The wedding was wonderful, we have such great memories of NC.  It hit me when Levi told someone at the wedding, "Well, I can't think of anyone else to come back to marry."  There are a couple but we have no reason to come back to NC which is sad for me in a way, because we have so many wonderful friends.  It is life and things keep moving and changing.  We definitely hold those memories dear. 

I am pooped but I had to blog before I forget.  Today was a hellacious day as far as airports go. We were in the airport/airplanes for 9 hours.  Two of our flights were delayed, then we sat in the last plane for almost 2 hours due to mechanical issues....HELLACIOUS doesn't do it justice with little ones who do not understand why we can't just get home.  A 26 year old woman sat next to us, after about an hour and a half of sitting there, we began chatting. It was pretty simple at first. We started talking about the mechanical issue and what if it didn't get "fixed." Which then went to other various topics, politics, 1 world order, very random I know.  Then, all of a sudden, she began telling me about her struggle with homosexuality.  I don't care where you stand on that issue (don't mean that rude but I'm just telling a story and these were her words not mine).  She said she truly struggles with it.  She desires to be the person God wants her to be. She's not sure what that all means.  She continued to pour out her heart and experiences as we flew.  She told me how she felt like God had spoken to her in the past and how she was in a church that loved her the way that she was but that she also heard Biblical truth preached with compassion, grace, and mercy.  She told me that she realized that she needed to figure out things for herself because she is accountable for herself.  She started reading a book called Simple Theology that was helping her figure some things out.  She is also reading the Bible and in a Bible study.  As I sat and listened, I wiped a few tears because again, I see how God works in the simplest of situations.  We didn't figure out the issue of homosexuality, that wasn't the only issue that we talked about.  I'm realizing that just listening and not feeling like I have to fix or agree or solve issues is so much more important.  She had a rough life and my heart broke for her and rejoiced with her on that plane tonight.  We didn't solve any issues but I was able to love on a girl that has felt unlovable for a long time. We exchanged information.  It was awesome that she just opened up and we shared our stories together, I love that!!

Target Dealios!!

Okay so I got a little behind on my couponing and that is bad news. Now I'm caught up.  Couponing is addicting and exhilarating all at the same time. My favorite two places to coupon are Target & Kroger.  For different reasons.  So, I went to Target last night LATE and had a great time by myself getting some good deals.   Here goes:
2 Honey Mustard Dipping Sauces
1 Cascade Complete
1 apple juice
2 Sally Hansen Quik Dry (thank you JuJu)
3 Sally Hansen polishes (GREAT colors BTW)
2 Right Guard Total Defense deoderants
2 Michaelina Lean Gourmets
4 Carefree Panti-liners
1 box of Caprisun Waters

Okay, price before coupons was $44 something...I paid $12.  AWESOME!!! I did have some great coupons.

So, because it was so addicting and I had other coupons for stuff that was out of stock...I went back today.  I got
1 Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Gel Pack
1 Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Start Kit
1 Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Start Refills
1 Bic 4 color pen
2 GE Energy Saver lightbulbs

I paid right around $10 for today's deals but also got a $5 gift card which sweetened the deal. I LOVE scrubbing bubbles products. If you haven't tried the new Extend a Clean, it is awesome. I have a few coupons I'd be willing to share if anybody wants to try it.  I am a bzz agent and get great offers. If you coupon, they had a $5 giftcard if you buy the starter kit. They were out of these at my Target.

Another little run in at my Target today was that I tried to buy 2 more packs of Carefree pantiliners.  I had $1 off of any carefree product.  My cashier wouldn't take it because the packs were only $0.97.  I didn't argue...much.  A GSA came and told me they don't let you use coupons that are a higher value than the product. This isn't true...I've done it.  The item rings up free, and of course, they don't hand me $0.03 but who cares?!!  Carefree is going to send Target $1 so just take the stinkin' dollar off.  I did call corporate Target though to make sure I was right in my thinking.  They confirmed that they do accept all coupons, the item should have been free.  Likewise, if the value of the coupon is for less than the product price, I would pay the difference, again confirming what my experience usually is.

I love Target.  They offer Target coupons on their website and you can stack those with the manufacturer coupons which equals GREAT savings!!!  I love it!!!

My goal every time I coupon is to beat the Dollar Tree, last night I did for sure.  Today, I did when you count the giftcard:)

Woohoo!!!  Be encouraged to clip some coupons, the savings DEFINITELY add up!!

So I'm procrastinating....

I'm pretty good at it. I don't have much to say but I am going to blog about my Target deals in just a second.  Let me recap the weekend.  Mother's Day was GREAT!!!  I got a homemade garden stone, mani/pedi, flowers, & Wicked tix (part birthday too-which is May 27-just in case you were wondering) :)  We went to Chiloso for lunch, birthday party, & group date. It was a great day!! 

Church was good Sunday.  We were packed for second service. This was the first Sunday for the new band rotation. It was nice to be able to chill and enjoy talking in the morning.  The only frustration was the new computer check in system...the computer freaked. 

Mother's Day did make me miss my mom.  I hate that we're so far away.  Excited to see my family this summer...it's going to be crazy but fun!!!

Okay, so I'm going to do a new post on my Target deals and then pack b/c I'm the only one in our house NOT packed. 

Crazy

Things are getting crazy around here, lots going on....some are secret (for now) and some are not. School is ending so we're finishing up projects and preparing for the end of the year program.  I love the mother's day out where I work.  I love my kids' teachers and all of the women there. It has been such a wonderful experience for me.  Yesterday, we were talking and New York was talking to me about my blog and one of the other teachers heard.  She wanted to know what I called her. I told her she had to do something blog worthy to get on my blog (as if being her isn't enough).  So, she did.  She's a lot of fun.  She told me code name she be "Hater" because she basically threw me under the bus to get written about.  I'm debating between Scrappy & Sug.  Scrappy because she's in charge of an overwhelming project at school and she does a FABULOUS job at it.  OOOh...maybe I should call her Fab because she is fabulous.  Sug because she's so sweet and thoughtful and she does go out of her way to help:)  I like Fab, that's kind of sassy:)

So FAB, consider yourself blogged!!