March 7, 2008 Last trip

This was my last trip at Shaws

5 lb whole chicken

2 Cocoa Puffs $1.49 E=$2.99 ($-after 75/2)

2 Cookie Crisp $ 1.99 E= $3.99 ($-after .75-.55)

2 Berry Kix $2.24 E= $4.49 (-after .55/1 x2= -2.20 off)

2 Trix $1.64 E = $3.29 (-after .55/1 x2= -2.20 off)

Fluff $2.00

OOP $2.56 Used 10.00 Cat from other cereal order

Saved $26.18

Total to spend: $885.44

Total Saved: $163.59

March 7, 2008

This was my first trip at Shaws today.
1 Box Kelloggs Apple Jacks $2.00 (.60-after .70/1 douobled)
1 Box Corn Pops $ 2.00 (.60-after .70/1 doubled)
2 Fruit Loops $ 2.00= $4.00 (.60-after 70/1 doubled)
2 Strawberry Rice Krispies $2.00 =$4.00 ($1.00E=$2.00-after 2 1/1MQ)
1 Choco/vanilla Krispies $2.00

OOP nothing I used a $5.00Cat from the other days trip.

Saved $24.83

Total to spend: $888.00

Total Savings: $137.41

Mail Call: Nothing

March 7, 2008

Todays trip made up for yesturdays Shaws trip.

First stop was CVS.

I got :

6 Pks of Austin Crackers .99 each
1 Dawn 11 oz dish soap .97 Sale (FREE after 1/1 MQ)
1 Listerine 1 ltr. $2.99 ($2.50-after 50/1MQ)
1/2 Half Gal milk not shown. 2.39
Dzn Eggs $1.99 not shown
OJ 1/2 gal $3.99 not shown
2 playskool infant to go travel pks. $1.49 sale These have coupons in them for other baby items, diapers, accessories. Also have 2 pk. diapers and bottle.
Gillette Fusion Razor$9.99 (5.99-after 4/1 MQ)
Colgate Advanced Toothpaste $2.99 (1.99-after 1/1 MQ)
1 pk Tictacs .89


used (2) 4/20 CVS coupons,and $20.00 in ECB
OOP .65
I also got back $2.99 ECB for the toothpaste and $6.00 ECB for the razor

Saved $44.99

Mail Call: Nothing

total available to spend $ 888.00

total saved for the year $ 112.58

March 6, 2008

Not as good a shopping day as I had hoped. Went to Shaws today and here are the good things I bought.
2 large bags Lays Potato Chips 2/5 (1)1/2 coupon
Got a free 6 pk of Doritos singles
Cheerios (used .55/1 Q doubled)
3 cnmn toast crunch (used .55/1 Q doubled)
trix cereal (used .55/1 Q doubled)
1 cup Bryers yougurt FREE Q
CoffeeMate creamer FREE Q
Trix Yoplait yogurt 6 pk FREE Q
3Freschetta frozen pizzas (used 1/1 Q)
4 Stouffers (used 4 .75/1 Q doubled)

That was the good stuff. I ended up spending $111.35 OOP

Saved $67.59

Mail Call: Got samples for Vive shampoo and conditioner, and Hamberger helper single
Free coffeeMate coupon, and Free trix yougurt coupon


total available to spend

total saved for the year $67.59

Annual Grocery budget of $1,000. for a family of 6

This Year after reading about a woman who plans on spending no more than $800 of a family of 4, I decided I owe it to my family to try to save as much money as possible. So Starting March 08 this will go in effect. I hope to post photos as well as what I bought and the coupons I used. I am also going to post on the bottom of each post what I have left to spend. I might even leave a monthly breakdown on my OOP, Subtotal. and Amount saved.
I am also trying to save for a wedding in PA this August. I am saving all Refund and Rebate checks for this trip.

We went to Seaconk Speedway on Cody's birthday.

It has been a while since I last posted. I hope to stay on track . I am trying to get organized so I'm not spending time finding things. Well lets see.. The kids are doing great. We started school (which we call Stepping Stones Elementary) at the end of August. Amy has also turned 11 and Cody is now 5. We had a huge party at the house. It was a carnival theme. We had all sorts of games and the kids would win tickets and at the end of the day they went to redeem them for lots of toys.

Amy has now earned her 3rd degree brown belt. She is so happy. Amy is still in Girl scouts which should start up soon. She is also continuing piano.

David in in Boy scouts and has moved up in rank and is now a bear. He really enjoys going. He still takes drums and we are looking into an art class.

Cody has started Kindergarten and has been doing well. He takes lots of breaks but he sits in the schoolroom just like his brother and sister. We are looking into sports for him this fall. Maybe soccer.

Hayden is growing very fast. He trys to keep up with everyone else. He talks up a storm and has become very independent. He is also a climber.

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I wanted to find a way for family and friends to stay undated with what goes on in the Fontaine house, or zoo.

Amy is currently a first degree brown belt in Karate. She also plays softball. Her coach just started allowing her to pitch. Her game last week she struck out 3 girls in a row.

David has discovered Sculpy clay. He has such a tallent for sculpting and drawing. I am currently looking for art classes for him.

Cody, well what can I say. He has a lot of energy. Now that the weather is nice he enjoys riding the dirt bike. Dave thinks he should play soccer, so I will be looking into that for him.

Hayden is very active. He walks/runs all over. He is talking alot more now. Hayden is 15 months and has 8 teeth. He looks alot like Amy when she was a baby.

I hope to post pictures of the kids soon.
Take care and thanks for stopping by.