Freaking Out!

Even with no sleep, yesterday was semi-productive.  I completed my shopping at Walgreens, purchased some stocking stuffers at Dollar Tree, purchased 1 gift at Kmart and discovered the deal of the year at Kmart: coupons doubled up to $2.  I also clipped coupons (okay, some...not all) and learned how to operate my webcam so I can begin vlogging.  While the day seems productive, I didn't get a hundred other things done, thus, semi-productive.

Because I got no sleep yesterday, I ended up sleeping almost 14 hours and not waking up til after 10 today.  I have so much to do, I don't even know where to begin!  Basically, I haven't worked on my chemistry homework since last Wednesday.  This puts me majorly behind and I have to take a test this week for that class.  I'm caught up on ethics homework, but the question is whether to fall a little behind and just concentrate on chemistry or do a little of that as well to stay current. 

I have at least 3 loads of laundry to do today.  That's just so the basics are clean.  Fortunately, Dad was kind enough to do dishes last night while I was sleeping and put them away this morning, so that's one thing off my list.  What else?  OH!  I want to try vlogging the Monday Mingle's with eightymphmom which means creating a vlog of less than 10 minutes which will probably take me at least 2 hours to do.  At LEAST!!!  What else?  *tapping fingers* I know there is more....

OH YEAH!  Vistaprint is offering a a free 2010 calendar, so I'm hoping to do that, but first I want to use the photo collage software I found over the weekend (see yesterday's post), which means I have to go through more photos, because I'd ideally like to have 25 photos for the calendar, and I think I have 11 set aside right now.  This also means scanning.  This project will take at least 3 hours I'd imagine.

Then there's that Kmart deal.  I know it doesn't expire today.  BUT, I can get the Hormel Compleats FREE with the $1 coupons I have, and I'm sure there is even more deals to be found, so I really want to go through my coupons and head to Kmart.  I suppose this could wait til tomorrow or Wednesday, but I want free stuff NOW!!!

Oh right, and then basic housecleaning on top of all of that.  Guess I should get going, huh?  Will try to get my Monday Mingle in today!!!

Walgreens Specials

I had FUN at Walgreens today as I skipped up and down their aisles taking advantage of their specials this week. Normally I'm limited to a couple of items, today I looked like a woman that won a shopping spree, complete with the over flowing cart by the time I reached the checkout.

I bought so much, I couldn't fit it all into one photo! LOL Here's the skinny:

• 4 boxes Kellogg's Cereal  (On sale for $1.99 ea. - (4) $1 coupons = $3.98 aka $.99 each)
• 2 Club crackers/1 Cheez It/1 Austin Cracker (On sale $.50 ea = $2.00)
• 2 bottles Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice (On sale 2/$5 -(2) $2 coupons = $1.00 aka $.50 each)
• 3 boxes Kraft Mac N Cheese (On sale $.59 = $1.87)
• 3 bags Chex Mix (On Sale 2/$3 - 2 ($.50) coupons = $3.50 aka $1.18 each)
• 2 cans Ham (On sale $1.99 ea = $3.98)
• 6 Christmas Nestle Crunch (On sale $.39 ea = $2.36)
• 3 Bounty Paper Towels (On sale 3/$5 - (3) $.25 coupons = $4.25 aka $1.08 each)
• 3 pack Scotch tape (One sale $1.99 - $.50 = $1.49)
• Gillette Body Wash & Deodorant (On sale $4.99 each - B1G1 coupon = $4.99 aka $2.50 each)
• Ricola Cough Drops (On sale $1 - $1 RR = Free)
• Blistex (On sale $.99 - $.25 coupon = $.74)
• 2 gallons Milk *Not pictured* (On sale $1.89 each = $3.78)
• 3 boxes Puffs (On sale $.89 each - $1 coupon = $1.67 aka $.55 each)
• 1 pkg paper plates (On sale $.89)
• 4 boxes Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes (On sale $.99 ea - $.50 - (2) $.40 - $.35 = $2.31 aka $.58 each)
• 3 cans Olives (On sale $.99 each = $2.97)
• 3 cans Green Giant Corn (On sale $.69 each = $2.07)
• 4 cans Campbell's Gravy (On sale 2/$1 - $.25 coupon = $1.75 aka $.44 each)
• 4 cans Campbells' Cream of Chicken soup (On sale $.79 each - $.25 coupon = $2.95 aka $.74 each)
• 3 cans Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry (On sale $.79 each = $2.37)
  

So overall, my savings were:

Wag Coupon Savings: $29.65

Wag Advertised Savings: $23.99

Mfg Coupon Savings: $17.94

Total Savings: $71.58

FREE Photo Calendar!

I found this little tidbit in my coupons section this week.  By going to this Vistaprint link, you can get either a FREE photo calendar OR 3 photo calendars for the price of 1 ($15.99).  Note: You will have to pay for processing/shipping, but I believe that is under $4.  Where else are you going to find a personalized gift for that little?

• Add your favorite family photos
  
• Hundreds of designs available
• Add personal captions to photos
• Highlight all your special dates with icons for FREE!

Now if you choose the 3 for 1 deal, they will be exactly the same, but still, this can be a great gift to send grandparents! 

This is a limited time offer, so don't delay if you want in on this sweet deal!

Walgreens Purchase

My plan for today was to take a trip to the library to take two of my college exams, followed by unstressing by going coupon shopping at Walgreens LOL. While I did better than I thought on the first exam, 90/100, I was so over the edge stressed out that I decided to hold off on the other test until next week.

Instead of just getting a couple of items I knew I wanted to get, I decided to go through my coupons aisle by aisle, looking for sales, clearance items, etc. because of the fabulous $5 off $25 purchase coupon in this week's ad.  I should note that this was my 2nd Walgreens stop this week.  I had sent my DH to the store on Sunday to get the really fabulous deals.

Here's what I got:

• 2 Covergirl True Blend
• 2 Clairol Nice N Easy Hair Color
• 2 Nivea Lip Moisture
• 2 Glade Candles
• 4 Bliss Candy Bars
• 3 Kleenex (200 count)
• 4 Halls Lozenges
• 2 Hershey Miniature Chocolates
• 2 Keebler Fudge Stripe Cookies
  
• 1 Gallon Milk

Okay, now guess how much I spent...go ahead...guess...too hard? Okay, I'll give you a hint by giving you regular prices, grab a calculator:

• 2 Covergirl True Blend ($7.99 each)
  
• 2 Clairol Nice N Easy Hair Color ($7.99 each)
  
• 2 Nivea Lip Moisture ($2.99 each)
  
• 2 Glade Candles ($3.29 each)
  
• 4 Bliss Candy Bars ($.89 each)
  
• 3 Kleenex (200 count) ($1.99 each)
  
• 4 Halls Lozenges ($1.79 each)
  
• 2 Hershey Miniature Chocolates ($2.99 each)
  
• 2 Keebler Fudge Stripe Cookies ($4.59 each)
  
• 1 Gallon Milk ($2.29)

Okay....NOW guess what I spent. I'll watch a video while you do the math.

Where was I? Oh right, the cost of my shopping spree:

• 2 Covergirl True Blend (On clearance for $4.19 + B1G1 coupon)
  
• 2 Clairol Nice N Easy Hair Color (On sale B1G1 50% off + $2 coupon)
  
• 2 Nivea Lip Moisture (Coupon for B1G1)
  
• 2 Glade Candles (Store coupon for $1/2 + Mfr coupon B1G1)
  
• 4 Bliss Candy Bars (On sale for 2/$1.59 + B1G1 coupon)
  
• 3 Kleenex (200 count) (Store Coupon for $1.09 each + $.50 coupon/3)
  
• 4 Halls Lozenges (On sale $.99 each +  2 Mfr coupons of $1/2)
  
• 2 Hershey Miniature Chocolates (On sale $2/5 + $1/2 coupon + I earned $1 Register Rewards)
  
• 2 Keebler Fudge Stripe Cookies (On sale B1G1 + $1/2 coupon)
  
• 1 Gallon Milk (Regular Price, hey...I needed milk)

On top of all of that, I had a $3 Register Reward from buying the Fusion Razor Cartridges on Sunday and I used the $5/$25 purchase.  Overall, I had $45.28 in savings and spent $29.57.

WOOHOO!!!