Monday, September 14, 2009

Son's Big Birthday Bash - Catching Up on Spending!

My second son turned 2 today. We had a party for him yesterday. I went to three different stores over the weekend to grab stuff....I'm nervous about entering it - it's not going to be pretty!

BJ's (Had to Renew Membership - $45 right there!)
BJ's Hamburger Buns - $1.99
Heinz Picnic Pack (2 Ketchup, Relish & Mustard) - $7.99
1 Dino Nuggets - $9.99 ($2/1 BJ's Coupon) $7.99
1 Gallon Milk - $2.18
2 LOL Half & Halfs - $1.79 ea
2 Electrasol 80 ct. Dishwasher Tablets - $12.59 ea (BOGO Free BJ's Coupon!) $6.29 ea!
3 pk Celery Hearts - $2.99
1 Pineapple - $2.99
6 pk Green Peppers - $4.99
3 lbs Plum Tomatoes - $6.99
1 lbs LOL American Cheese at Deli - $3.80 ($1/1 lbs MFC) $2.80
Chock Full O'Nuts Coffee - $8.29 ($2/1 BJ's coupon) $6.29!
2 Nestle Water 30 packs - $3.99 (2 $1/1 MFCs) $2.99 ea

Total Before Coupons: $149.50
Total After Coupons: $130.13

Shaw's
1 Yellow Onion - .35
2 lbs Carrots - $1.98
10 oz Spinach - $2.19
1 pack of Animal Crackers (for son #1 being good) - $1
1 100 Calorie Bites - $2.50
1 Ritz - $2.50
1 Wheat Thins - $2.50
1 Wheat Thins Flatbread - $2.50
1 Triscuits - $2.50 (Used $3/4 Coupon from Flyer)
1 Arm & Hammer Essentials Refill - .50 ($1/1 MFC) MONEY MAKER OF .50!

Total Before Savings: $27.05
Total Preferred Savings: $8.53
Total Coupons: $4.00
Cash OOP: $14.52

Stop & Shop (really last minute!)
2 10 lbs bags of ice - $2.50 ea
1 50 ct Plastic Cups - $2.50
1 pack of Plastic Forks - $1.29
1 pack of paper bowls - $2.50
1 pack of paper plates - $2.50

Cash OOP: $14.34

Total Spent: $158.99

Honestly, I don't think it's too bad. Especially since $45 of it is a BJ's renewal. Some of the BJ's stuff was just stuff for the house (coffee, milk & dishwasher soap come to mind). We have a lot of leftovers as far as non-perishable stuff goes which will be good to use for our family party this coming week. Water, soda, plates, cups, etc.

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