On Monday, Quinn was sick. That pushed the things on my to-do list to Tuesday (Aha, that might be where it started...) I still haven't caught up, but I'm paddling like crazy to get there. I helped Aiden get his animal research project finished up this week (which included helping him fill out a research questionnaire and making a trip to the library) and aided Camryn in studying for a huge science test she had. There's laundry coming out my ears (what's new there) and I had to get the house straightened up enough for the cleaning lady to clean today (so glad she comes every other week! I look forward to her visits, because the house always smells like pine scented Lysol after she leaves, the boys' bathroom no longer smells like pee and we have clean sheets on our beds!)
I have accomplished a ton this week, but I still have to:
- make a board for the older kids' school book fair
- finish gathering/trimming/counting Campbell's labels to submit
- fill out some paperwork (it's a thick packet... I hate paperwork!)
- Call my GYN for my yearly appointment (got a reminder card this week)
- Get Lillian's size 5 winter clothes out of the basement, wash and hang them
- Clean out Lillian's winter clothes that are too small so I have room (and hangers!) for the "new" stuff
- Put together goodie boxes for next weekend's retreat
- Gather my secret pal stuff for my retreat
- Do all my power layouting for the retreat so I know what I'm taking and working on (though at this point it would seriously be nice just to go up there and sleep all weekend!)
- Pack for the retreat (I think my fellow retreaters would appreciate me being clothed...)
In the middle of all of that I've been running around town shopping like a mad fool, trying to get all these good deals I've read about (aha #2!) I can't let the savings go to waste!
Today's trip was to Publix (after I left Quinn's class at the Pumpkin patch, my 2nd trip this week.. Aiden's class trip was cancelled last week due to rain, so he went yesterday instead. That's 2 pumpkin patches in 2 days... 4 bags of apples and 4 baby pumpkins, 2 hayless hayrides (thank goodness... aaah-choo!), plus lots of "pat the bunnies" and goats eating corn out of my hand... fun stuff!)
But back to Publix...
I found the Publix deals here. I tried to resist, but once I added it all up and determined what I needed and what I had coupons for, I couldn't resist. I ended up spending $58.99 (with tax), and here's what I got:
4 bags Baby Ruth miniatures ($2/bag after coupons)
5 bags Fast Fixins chicken products ($2/bag after coupons)
3 boxes Hamburger Helper ($2.25 for all 3)
7 boxes Frosted Mini Wheats cereal ($1/box after coupons)
2 boxes Apple Jacks ($1.15/box after coupons)
1 box Corn Pops ($1.15/box after coupons)
1 box Froot Loops ($1.15/box after coupons)
1 box Smart Balance Butter Blend sticks ($.80 after coupon)
1 box Farm Rich French Toast Sticks ($.90 after coupon)
1 canister Lysol wipes ($1.75 after coupon)
2 cans squirtable Cool Whip ($1.50 each after coupon)
2 packages Mott's Applesauce (6 pk) ($2.77 for both after coupon)
2 bottles Mott's Apple Juice ($1.50 each after coupon)
1 box Kashi frozen waffles (FREE after coupon)
4 boxes Uncle Ben's Rice ($2.66 for all 4 after coupons)
2 packages Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies ($1.50 each after coupons)
I also bought a large bag of marshmallows ($1.89), a bottle of lemon extract ($1.69) and a carton of whipping cream ($2.49) for a dessert I'm making tonight (something I got from Real Mom Kitchen. See the recipe below.)
Marshmallow Graham Dessert
1 package (16 ounces) large marshmallows
2 cups milk
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups whipping cream, whipped
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows and milk. Remove from the heat. Cool, stirring occasionally. Stir in extract. Fold in pineapple and whipped cream. Combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press 1-1/2 cups into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Spread with the pineapple mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining crumb mixture. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving. Yield: 12-16 servings.
I love getting deals. My kids go through those Mini Wheats, too (they like cereal in their lunchboxes, and I give it to them as a snack... without milk.) The register receipt said I'd saved over $96. I also got a raincheck for another 4 bags of candy (I have 2 more coupons, and they had no more bags!) With all the class parties, goodie bags and Trick or Treating coming up, that candy will be gone in no time. Can't beat that deal.
I also love going to Publix. I haven't shopped there in a LOOOOOONG time because it's just not close to the house, but I miss it. The store is clean, things are clearly marked (which helps when there is a lot of sale stuff to buy!) and the employees are SUPER DUPER friendly. I wish Publix was closer.
I'm about to head out the door to get Quinn and Lillian, then to Staples for more ink (printing all those coupons has used up my ink! Lucky for me it's cheap ink!) Then I'll head out to get the older 2 kids, help with homework and then start dinner. There's a lawyer coming to the house for us to sign papers (we refinanced our mortgage down to 5.1% and we have to close on that tonight) then MIL is coming for dinner. After that I need to start working on that Book Fair board (it's "due" tomorrow!)
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