My Haul - $484.48 Retail Cost!!

Huge Saturday Haul!

So today I did another shopping trip. I almost forgot how long couponing takes since I haven't been to the store in over 3 weeks.. almost. I spent around 9 hours between yesterday and today matching up the coupons and shopping at the store. The combined retail price of my weekend haul was $708.47!!! This is by far the biggest haul I have ever done in 2 days!!! Yesterday I scored over $222 worth of groceries for only $55 dollars. 

Today I picked up TONS of stuff for my stockpile and BBQ tomorrow worth retail value of $484.48 !!! Check out the breakdown of what I bought below and make sure to read the game instructions below!!!

• 1 Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
• 1 Garlic
• 1 Market Pantry Apple Sauce 6 pack
• 1 Winn-Dixie crushed pineapple 8 oz can
• 1 Market Pantry Pecans 8 oz
• 2 Large Onions
• 3 Lemons
• 1 Green Cabbage
• 1 Iceberg Lettuce
• 2 Romain Hearts 3 pack
• 2 Tuf Paper Towel 8 pack
• 3 Photo Frames
• 12 Powerade 32 oz
• 2 Just The Basics Water 24 pack
• 3 Kaiser Roll 6 pack
• 1 Hoagie Roll 6 pack
• 2 Nature Own 8 pack Hot Dog buns
• 20 Limes
• 2 Red Peppers
• 2 Green Peppers
• 2 Lbs of Carrots
• 4 Armour Hot Dogs
• 2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese 8 oz
• 5 Bananas
• 8 Progresso Soups 19 oz
• 1 Winn Dixie Milk
• 3 Minute Rice 14 oz
• 1 Champions C9 shorts
• 1 Merona Floppy Hat
• 2 Colagate Max Toothpaste 6 oz
• 6 Gillette Series Shave Prep 2.5 oz
• 2 Bengay pain reliever cream 2 oz
• 5 Got2B Pomade 2 oz
• 3 Got2B Dry Shampoo 4.3 oz
• 2 Got2B 2 Sexy Mousse 7.2 oz
• 4 Nutter Butter 5.25 oz
• 4 Oreo 5.2 oz
• 4 Oreo Double Stuffed 5.6 oz
• 4 Chips Ahoy Chewy 5.12 oz
• 4 Chips Ahoy 6 oz
• 4 Wheat Thins 4 oz
• 8 Lbs Chicken Drumsticks
• 7 Lbs Springer Chicken Breasts
• 7 Lbs Ground Beef
• 3.5 Lbs Skirt Steak

GAME RULES

-- I figured we could play a game for an envelope full of coupons or 4 $5/$30 Winn Dixie coupons- Winner's choice.

Comment below with your guess of what I spent for TODAY's haul ($484.48 retail value worth). Everything is in the photo above. Everyone gets 2 guesses and the closest guess wins. I will close the game Sunday at midnight!!

The most amazing cashier ever!!

My Amazing Shopping Trip at Publix!!!

Today I got to experience the best shopping trip to date. I felt so exhausted after a long week of working (sometimes until 9:30 at night) but couldn't wait to get back from Publix to blog about this! We have had nothing in our house for about 3 weeks and I have been running the stockpile low since I haven't been to the store in almost a month. Today, I finally sat down and gathered all my coupons for Publix since I knew the flyer sale was ending tonight. After about 2.5 hours of me matching the coupons, printing/ cutting them all out and organizing them into a nice stack... I set out for Publix. This is something I have come to dread since the cashiers there can be somewhat rude. (I have experience being insuted in another language and have heard lots of talking under the breath from cashiers when they thought I wasn't listening or couldn't understand them). 

I spent about 45 minutes shopping at the store and got over $222 worth of groceries. When I came up to an open belt, I had no idea that the cashier was going to completely make my night. Matthew, a cashier I got for the first time, was by far the most amazing cashier I have ever gotten while couponing ( I have been doing this for about 20 months now). He was so kind and very patient. I did have my coupons organized but as you all know, the checkout process can be quite long. We talked about my BBQ I have planned for Sunday and he even told me not to worry about other customers getting agitated. I felt very at calm when checking out- something I never am during checkout!!! At one point, a female manager came up and she didn't have the nicest attitude towards me or my coupons. I was scared that Matthew was now going to change his composure with his manager standing right there talking under her breath but he never skipped a beat!!! He did an amazing job and I could not have asked for a better outcome.

I am about to email Publix headquarters and let them know they have an AMAZING employee working for them (at the Publix in Dadeland, Miami) and I hope to see him when I go again. After reading my email, I hope he gets the recognition he deserves for being an All Star. Matthew, I hope you get to read this. I want to say thank you for making my night and making checking out with coupons actually enjoyable rather than a complete nightmare.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

P.S. I saved over $164 dollars this trip and only paid $58.62 for all the items I have in the photo above. This will be great to stock up my pantry and feed everyone at the BBQ.  Find the breakdown of what I bought below!!

What I purchased: 4 Hormel Chicken cans, 2 Old En Paso Tortillas, 2 Old El Paso Refried Beans, 2 Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce, 4 Ristorante pizzas, 1 12 pack Cottenelle, 6 Ore-Ide Potato items, 2 Smuckers Uncrustables, 4 Armour Meatballs, 4 Breakstone Cottage Cheese & Fruit Cups, 2 Lean Cuisine Items, 12 Pillsbury Crescent & Biscuit packs, 3 32 oz Heinz Ketchup, 4 Doritos, 10 Idahoan Instant Potato, 2 3- pack Brita Replacement Filters 

** Comment below with your amazing (or terrible) cashier stories!!**

Birthday Coming Up!!!

Wealthy Living on a Budget getting older!!

Thank you for all those of you who have been with me through this LONG and complicated journey of starting Wealthy Living on a Budget. I know I have been super busy with the new job and my time online has significantly declined but I still LOVE WLOAB and all the connections and people I have met through this!! I am hoping to be able to start blogging more and get back to what I really love!! The blog will be turning 1 in a few weeks and I would love to get some ideas of how we should celebrate. I wanted to do a giveaway but wanted ideas on if we should have 1 big one or multiple small ones. I would also like to play some games during that week so make sure to comment below with all the ideas so I can start planning!!!

Thank you Teachers!!! -- BOGO Chipotle!!

National Teacher Appreciate Day!

May 7th is National teacher appreciation day. I think teachers are an integral part of the education system and I truly appreciate their hard work and passion. I can definitely look back at my life and know of some teachers who truly touched my heart and my mind. Those are the teachers who inspire us to grow as individuals. I am happy to announce that any teacher who brings a school ID card  into a Chipotle, from 4 pm to close, will receive BOGO Burritos  bowls, salads or order or tacos. I personally LOVE the tacos and would recommend them to anyone visiting Chipotle. Comment Below with how a teacher how changed your life!!

FREE Bath & Body Works item with $10 Purchase!!!

Print your coupon NOW!!

This offer is only available in store until Friday, May 3rd. You can print a coupon HERE. You will snag a FREE item with any $10 purchase. I LOVE when I can get coupons for free goodies as I need to stock up on some candles and soap (Lilac Blossom is my favorite scent EVER!!) 

FREE Ovaltine Sample!!

Yummy!!!

I love these small samples. I keep them aside for when I have a serious chocolate craving! Last time, the sample came with a coupon for $1 off so I am hoping these samples will be the same. Make sure to grab yours HERE.

Toys 'R Us- FREE Lego Building Event!!

FREE Lego Event!

Toys 'R Us will be having a FREE Lego Building event this Saturday, May 4th from 12 pm -2 pm. Please make sure to call and double check if your store is participating. Your little ones will be able to build a mini-version of a Jek-14's Stealth Starfighter. They will be able to see the Starfighter featured on May 29th, 8 EST in The Yoda Chronicles on Cartoon Network. I think these events are an awesome way to get your child out of the house and doing something creative for FREE. They get to keep the Lego ship after they build it in store. Check out more information HERE. Comment below if you have attended an event like this and how it went!! 

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Back to Blogging $10 Gift Card Giveaway!!

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If you haven't been following along, I took a little break (longer than I expected) when I started working full time and was in the process of moving. I am now trying to get back to blogging and I figured it'd be best to start off with a giveaway! Stay tuned this week as I have some amazing news and I cannot wait to share it with each of you! Check out the rafflecopter below to enter the giveaway!!

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Feels Good to be Back Giveaway!!

Finally Back!

It feels so good to be back! After working full time, cooking dinner and trying to decorate/unpack the new apartment I don't seem to have too much time. I am back to the blog as I have missed it so much. I can't wait to start couponing again and sharing the deals. 

I wanted to start off by celebrating by doing a gift card giveaway!!! Make sure to go HERE to comment which gift card you would want to get. LIKE the post and share it! Once we get to 50 likes I'll set up a $10 gift card giveaway. If we can get to 100 likes, I'll do 2 $10 gift card giveaways!! I would love to feel some love as I'm very excited to be back! Make sure to comment below with how your couponing has been going this year and what your favorite recent deal has been!!

FREE Purina Cat Chow Sample & Coupon!!

FREE Purina Cat Chow Sample!

Right Now you can grab a FREE Sample of Purina Cat Chow! I grabbed it earlier and have to sya it's a really nice sized sample! My animal shelter was very excited when I dropped it by. You can donate or give to neighbors or friends if you don't have a cat!! I love helping others if I cannot use it since it's free anyways! It also comes with a $1/1 Coupon! Grab it HERE!

FREE Garnier Fall Fight Collection!!!

FREE Garnier Shampoo & Conditioner Sample!!

Garnier is offering up a free sample of their Fall Fight Collection. Make sure to grab it HERE! Allow  6-8 weeks for delivery! I always have these on hand when guests come and I put together a quick basket! It's always a hit!!! 

FREEBIE!! BB Skin Perfecting Creme!!

Grab it NOW!

Grab a FREE Sample of Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Skin Perfecting Face creme HERE!! I haven't used it but have been really wanting too as I've heard some wonderful things about this product!! Let me know if you grabbed it or what you think of it! Allow 6-8 Weeks for delivery!

FREE Reach Floss!!!!

Hurry as these coupons go quick!!

Right now you can grab 4 FREE flosses per computer as there are 2 different coupons I found! Check out the scenarios below, but hurry to print the coupons as they will go super fast!

Reach Floss .97 cents!
- $1/1 Reach Floss HERE
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Final: FREE!!!! 

-- Keep in mind the prices change but Walmart and Target have a TON of Reach floss types for under a $1! There are the more expensive ones which you could use the coupon on but they will not be free!

FREE Baby Sling!!! Make sure to snag this one

FREE Baby Sling!!

Right now you can score a FREE Baby Sling! The designs are super cute and this would even make an AMAZING gift for a baby shower!! I have a friend who has been using one for a while now and she absolutely loves it!! She says its been a huge help and she doesn't know how she would live without it! Check  them out HERE! Make sure to enter promo code ENBABY for the FREE baby sling. You will only need to pay $11.95 Shipping & Handling! 

Reminder: Grab this book while it lasts!

Love the photos !

Reminder: Make sure to grab this book-- It is available again!! But hurry as they always go quick!!

So this Alaska guide is a freebie which will come in handy more than you can imagine! I got this for the awesome photos. The little ones cut out the colorful photos and use them for school projects and I have a gorgeous photo on my desk in a little frame. This is awesome and has saved us tons of ink since we don't have to print as many photos for projects yet no one knows we're reusing!! Grab it HERE!

FREE 5 point Disney Movie Reward code!

Disney Movie Rewards

ABC Family and Disney Movie Rewards are offering up FREE codes until 12/25!! This is an awesome time to grab these daily codes and add to your account total without spending a dime! I'm saving for a more expensive prize so I need about 300 more points but none the less these will come in handy!

Today's code is : 12DOCBMR226

Make sure to hurry and enter it HERE before it expires and check back everyday as I will keep a running list of the codes!

-- If you don't know about Disney Movie rewards, its a program where you enter codes from Disney movies and CD's and trade the points for merchandise! The points can add up pretty quickly and definitely check your Disney movies for the insert! 

Krispy Kreme Surprise on 12/12/12!!

Make sure to go like them!!

Make sure to go like Krispy Kreme HERE and check back on 12/12! If they get 12,000 new fans by midnight on 12/12/12 they will release a surprise!!! I love Krispy Kreme and would love to score some doughnuts for FREE!!!

Hot!! FREE Cepacol at Dollar Tree!!!

Print it NOW!

Make sure to grab this awesome 1/1 Cepacol Coupon HERE!! These are only $1 at Dollar Tree so FREE after coupon! They are great and my family LOVES them. Hurry as this print always goes quick and remember not all stores might have these but both of mine did when I stopped in to check! These are also amazing items to donate to your local shelter!

Thanks for the photo Free samples to fill up your Mailbox