2012- The year of new beginnings!

Welcome to 2012 my friends! This is the year to say good bye to the past and live only for the future!

As with every new year we all ponder what resolutions we can make. I have to admit that I have never been one to make any new years resolutions. Why? Because I hate how others make theirs so far fetched and unobtainable. I want REAL. I want SUCCESS. So, with the turn of the new year I will...

Smile more.
Laugh often.
Yell less.
Live in the moment. (Be here now.)
Make more time for ME.
Monthly date nights.
Take a trip only the husband and I. (NEVER happened before!)
Dedicate myself to Weight Watchers.
Craft weekly. (at the least)
Spend quality family time daily.
Get rid of my potty mouth.
Help others.
Love with more passion.

I know some of these may be a little harder for me than others. But, that's the point right? To stretch out of your comfort zone without setting yourself up for complete failure.

2011 was a year of changes and rebuilding for our family. 2012 holds big plans for us and I can't wait to see what's in store.

Many wishes for a Happy New Year,

Keli

Coupon Deals Week of 5/15/11

The trips are getting better. My stockpile is growing. And, I AM NOT BREAKING THE BANK! Here's what I found this week! (These are just my coupon deals, had to pick up a few other items)

Walgreen's:
Lipton Teabags 100ct. 2/$5
Royal Gelatin 5/$1
Finish Dishwasher Detergent 3.49 sale - .50 MFG= 2.99paid - 1.50RR= Final Price $1.49
Sure Deodorant 2/$3 - (2) $1MFG= 2/$1 or .50 each
Gillette Proglide Razor $9.80- $4 MFG= $5.89paid - $5RR= Final Price .89
Oscar Meyer Sub Sandwiches 2/$3- (2)$1 MFG= 2/$1 - $1RR= Final Price for 2 FREE!!!
Graham Crackers,6pk Hershey Bars 2/$6 and get Jet Puff Marshmallows Free! - $1MFG= All 3 for $5

Rite Aid:
Purex Laundry Detergent $1.97- $1 MFG= .97ea
Oral B Toothbrush $2.99- $1.50MFG= $1.49paid - $2 up reward= .51 Money Maker!!!!
Crest Toothpaste $2.99- $1.50MFG= $1.49paid - $2 up reward= .51 Money Maker!!!!
Mitchum Deodorant Sale $1- $1 MFG= FREE!!!
Chex Mix $1.99x2=$3.98- $1/2= $2.98 for 2

Fred Meyers:
Chicken 1.79 lb. x 4lbs = $7.16
English Muffins 12pk 4/$5
Wisk Laundry Detergent $3.99- $2MFG= $1.99
24pk Water $1.99 each
Milano Cookies $1.99 - .50MFG= $1.49 and $1.99- $1MFG= .99

Total Spent: $46.05
Total Saved: $105.00!

This trip was for a lot of camping stock up supplies. I have an Albertson's Doubler trip planned for Monday and a Safeway trip planned for tomorrow! Stay Tuned!!!

Happy Shopping to you!
~Keli~

Coupon Deals Week of 5/8/11

Here are the deals I found for the week of 5/8/11. I shopped at Fred Meyers and Walgreen's according to their weekly ads.

Walgreen's:
Panteen Shampoo and Conditioner- Sale 2/$7 - $3 MFG Coupon= Paid 2/$4 got $1RR which was like paying $1.50 each!
Gillette Proglide Razor system- $9.89- $4 MFG Coupon= Paid $5.89 got $5RR which was like paying .89!
Carefree Pantiliners- Sale .99- .99 MFG Coupon= Freex2!
Kleenex- Sale .89
Pork and Beans- Sale 2/$1 x 2= Paid $2

Total= Paid $12.78 and got $6 Register Rewards! Like paying $6.78
Paid for this with last weeks earned Register Rewards! So, no money out of pocket!!!

Fred Meyers:
32oz. Powerade's- Sale 10/$5
Speed Stick Deodorant- Sale $1.79- $1off store coupon- .50off MFG Coupon= .29!!!
Speed Stick Deodorant- Sale $1.79- $1off store coupon= .79
Pasta Roni- Sale 10/$10 bought 5= $5
8 pack 20oz Gatorade- Store Coupon $3.99 each x 2= $7.98
Tillamook Yogurt- Sale 3/$1 x 9= $3
Colgate Toothpaste- Sale $1.79- $1off store Coupon- .75 MFG Coupon= .04!!!
Colgate Toothbrush- Sale $1.79- $1off store coupon- .75 MFG Coupon= .04!!!
Doritos- Sale 2/$3
Purex Laundry Detergent- Sale $1.99- $1 MFG Coupon= .99 each x 2= $1.98

Total Paid $27.12

This week I felt really great about my purchases. Getting better when you can just coupon shop. I hate the feeling of paying full price! Can't wait to hear about your deals!

Good Luck & Best Wishes!

Keli