Friday Savings

Yesterday afternoon at Walgreens, I spent $4.52 and saved $21.89. Freezer popsicle bars(like Otter Pops) were on sale for $.59, Pringles 3 for $4 + $1 coupon, Act II popcorn(2 for us 2 give to charity) 4 for $1, Walgreens aluminum foil $.69(give to charity), Mead envelopes $.69(2 for us & 2 give to charity), and Stayfree(give to charity) $2.99 + $1 coupon + $2.99 register rewards. I also had $8 in register rewards to use from last time.

At CVS, I spent $15.23 and saved $14.94. Dove men care deodorant(give to charity) was on sale for $.99, Kleenex(give to charity) $.88 + $.50 coupon, Bumblebee tuna(2 for us & 2 give to charity) $.59, and Blink Tears(give to charity) $7.99 + $7.99 extra bucks + $1 coupon. I didn't have any extra bucks to use this time, that's why the savings isn't so spectacular.

Today at Walmart, I spent $81.76. I had $5.30 in coupons and a $25 gift card I earned from mypoints.com. Besides my normal groceries, I also bought some Easter candy and toys that were 50% off and mouthwash and lotion. All of that was about $18.00.

At Vons, I spent $16.98 and saved $22.11, which is 57%. Cheezit and Keebler cookies were on sale for $1.49 + $.55 coupon, Kraft dressing(1 for us & 1 give to charity) $.99 + $1 coupon, Barilla pasta(1 for us & 1 give to charity) $.88, and Mission flour tortillas $.99. I was also going to buy Safeway Select premium ice cream on sale for $2.50, but I thought it was the 1.5qt. size, only to find out it was a tiny size, maybe 1 pint. So, luckily, Lucerne 1.5 qt. ice cream was on sale for $2.50, so I bought that instead.

At Ralphs, I spent $14.33 and saved $24.82. Kelloggs cereal(1 give to charity and 2 for us was on sale for $1.98 + $1.00 coupon, Goldfish $1 + $.35 coupon which was doubled, Ralphs rice cakes $1, and Oral B toothbrush(give to charity) $1 + $1 coupon. I also had a $5 gift card I earned last week to help pay for the groceries.

Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer Review

As a BzzAgent, I was sent a Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-a-Clean Mega Shower Foamer to try. This definitely makes your spring cleaning an easier task. It contains active cleaners that work for four days to keep your bathroom clean for a longer time. Every time the surface that you cleaned gets wet, the invisible grime barrier is activated and it keeps soap scum away. It makes removing soap scum and scrubbing almost obsolete. It's available in a 20 oz. bottle, so it lasts for quite awhile. The bottle also has a wide spray - you have to spray 12-15 inches from the surface - so it covers a wide area very quickly.

I absolutely love this Mega Shower Foamer. It was very easy to spray and it smells very nice, not too strong. Sometimes after I spray a cleaner, I'm coughing because of the strong smell, but that didn't happen with this cleaner. I waited 3 minutes for the cleaner to do it's work, then wiped my shower walls with a sponge, and rinsed them. Amazingly, I barely had to do any scrubbing. I think if I used this cleaner every four days, I probably wouldn't even have to scrub at all, and just rinse it away. When I was done, my shower shined brighter than it has ever shined(except for when our house was brand new and never used, of course). I was pleasantly surprised at how well this cleaner really worked. A lot of cleaners claim a lot of things and then you try them at home only to find out they're not true. Well, not so with this cleaner - everything it claims to do, it really does!

If you want to find out more about Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower cleaner for yourself, you can click here for the Scrubbing Bubbles website, or here for the Scrubbing Bubbles Facebook page. I am definitely going to continue to buy and use this product to clean my showers.

Have any of you ever tried Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer? What did you think about it?

Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Review

As a BzzAgent, I was sent a Glade PlugIns Crisp Waters Scented Oil to review. The scented oil can fit in either a Glade or Air Wick Scented Oil Warmer. If you buy a Glade PlugIns Lasting Impressions warmer, it has 2 spots for scented oil, and it alternates scents every 45 minutes. This helps your fragrance last for 60 days, so it can always smell like fresh springtime in your home, no matter what the weather is outside. There are 2 scent combinations available: Clean linen and Sunny Days or Hawaiian Breeze and Vanilla Passion Fruit. You can also make your own combinations, like crisp waters and lavender & vanilla. The possibilities are as numerous as the number of scented oils available from both Glade and Air Wick.

I didn't have a Scented Oil warmer, so I had to buy one, but luckily BzzAgent sent me a coupon, so it only cost $1.88 to buy my warmer(a normal warmer is only $4.88 at Walmart, so that's not bad even without the coupon). Since my 14 year old son has allergies, we decided to plug in the warmer in our room, so that the scent wouldn't bother him. It was very easy to figure out how to open the oil and place it in the warmer and then plug it in. The plug rotates, so you can match it to the configuration of your electric plug. Well, my husband absolutely loves the smell of the Crisp Waters scented oil. Every time he enters our bedroom, he mentions how good it smells. He likes it so much that he said he wants to get one for the downstairs bathroom. My son uses the computer in the hall alcove outside our bedroom, and he said he could smell it a little bit, but that it wasn't bad and it didn't bother him. I'm also very sensitive to certain "perfumy" smells, but the crisp waters smells very nice, although it's hard to describe the scent. You'll just have to try it yourself.

If you would like to learn more about Glade Scented Oils and Oil Warmers, you can click here for the Glade web page, or here for the Glade Facebook page. When our Crisp Waters scented oil runs out, I'm looking forward to trying the Hawaiian Breeze and Vanilla Passion Fruit. Then, maybe every time I entire my bedroom, it will feel like I'm entering a tropical paradise!

If you've ever tried any of the Glade Scented Oils, let me know what you think and which ones are your favorite scents.

Monday Savings

Today at Stater Bros., I spent $14.22 and saved $14.29, just about 50% exactly! Green beans were on sale for $.75/pound, Betty Crocker muffin mix $1.99, Miracle Whip $2.49 + $.75 coupon, Chips Ahoy cookies $1.99, Wheat Thins $1.49, and Cool whip $.75.

I haven't gone to Smart and Final in awhile because I stopped receiving their circulars for some reason. So I usually only go there when I need rice, because they're the cheapest(or they were until their price went up), and I just check the circular online. I spent $10.50 and saved $2.43. Anthony's Pasta(1 for us & 1 give to charity) was on sale for $.99, Dole juice $1.99, and oranges $.25/pound. Their 10 pound bag of rice was $4.19 and I noticed their 25 pound bag of rice was well over $9. Costco sells a 25 pound bag of rice for $8 something, so I will just buy that instead from now on.

At Albertsons, I spent $19.99 and saved $25.02. At first, my preferred card didn't go through, so when I saw the total, I told the cashier, that I don't think my card went through, and sure enough, it hadn't. The total was much better after that, and it was kind of fun to watch all the savings come off all at once rather than one by one. Anyway, Dole pineapple chunks were on sale for $.79 + $.50 coupon, Albertsons can vegetables(1 for us& 2 to give to charity) $.49, and Wheat Thins $1.79. My 14 year old son needed toothpaste and forgot to tell me before my Friday Walmart trip, so luckily it was on sale at Albertsons. I also bought some Easter candy on sale.

I wish more places had more Easter candy on sale. Last year, I bought tons of 50-75% off Easter candy, but this year so far, I haven't found very much on sale. What about you, did any of you find any good after Easter candy sales?

Friday Savings

Yesterday afternoon at Walgreens, I spent $24.46 and saved $24.87. Russel Stover chocolate eggs were on sale for $.39, Campbells cream of mushroom soup(us & give to charity) $.79 + $.25 coupon, Lofthouse cookies $1.99, Walgreens waxed paper(give to charity) $.89, Ajax and latex gloves(us & give to charity) $.50, Cadbury creme eggs $.50, Goody hair accessories(give to charity) $3 + $3 register rewards, Soft soap(give to charity) $.99, Nasogel spray(give to charity) $4.99 + $4.99 register rewards. I also had $1 register rewards to use from last time.

At CVS, I spent $21.91 and saved $30.06. Gold Emblem spaghetti was on sale for $.88, Nivea body wash(us & charity) $3.88 + $3 coupon, M&Ms $1.97, Whitmans sampler $.99, Skittles egg $.88, and VO5(us & charity) $.77.

Today at Walmart, I spent $82.60 and had $1.75 in coupons. My husband has today off, so he shopped with us, so $27 was not grocery purchases. So, for hosting Easter dinner at my house for 10 people, the grocery trip wasn't so bad. I tried to make things according to what I already have at home. It's always a long check out line at Walmart on Friday mornings, but today was the worst I've seen. They only had one line open for people with more than 20 items! There were at least 10 people in line! The customer in front of me noticed some employees having a meeting at the other end of the store, so he walked over there and told them about all the people in line. Well, the meeting was full of managers, so pretty soon, 4 more lanes opened up! Then, our lane didn't have any plastic bags, so my husband went to the next lane and grabbed some and gave them to our cashier. Our lane also had the place where you swipe your card, taped over, so the cashier had to process it. What a miserable adventure!

At Vons, I spent $6.24 and saved $6.75, which is 52%. Milano cookies were on sale for $1.99, and oranges $.88/pound. This trip was quick and easy.

At Ralphs, I spent $13.64 and saved $22.44. 16 oz. strawberries were on sale for $.88, General Mills cereal 4 for $12 + $5 Ralphs gift card + $1 coupon + 2 - $.75 ecoupons, and Oral-B toothbrushes $1. This shopping trip was also a big pain. I went through the self-checkout and the sign says tell your cashier you bought the items needed for the $5 giftcard. So, after I handed her my coupons, I asked her about the giftcard. She told me I should've asked before I did anything, and since I didn't, she needed to see my boxes of cereal to make sure I bought the right sizes. Well, my husband took the bags and he and my son were somewhere else in the store. I finally found him, and showed her the boxes, but the giftcard wouldn't scan. She called for a manager, who again needed to see the boxes, and again my husband and son weren't around. So, we showed her the boxes again and got the $5 giftcard, but found out the cereal I bought wasn't eligible for the 4 for $12. She took us to the cereal aisle, showed us the 4 cereals that were eligible(which most were on the bottom shelf), and ended up having to refund us the cereals we bought and purchase the eligible cereals. We ended up getting $5.16 back. I have never had trying to earn a promotion, be so hard - even the cashier agreed this one wasn't too user friendly.

What a horrible shopping day experience! Oh well, it's Friday and Sunday's coming, so there's a lot to look forward too. Jesus is alive!

Marzetti Otria Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip Review

As a BzzAgent, I was given 2 coupons to try Marzetti Otria Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip for free. I found it in the produce section in the grocery store. There are 5 different varieties available: cucumber dill feta, spinach artichoke, garden herb ranch, salsa cilantro, and chipotle cheese. The dips contain Omega-3 and are only 60 calories per serving. They are perfect for everyday snacking, parties, and entertaining. The dip combines the light and creamy texture of Greek yogurt with a variety of herbs and spices.

My family and I tried the cucumber dill feta and the garden herb ranch. All five of us, really loved both flavors! We had the dips with carrots and celery as a vegetable with our dinner, and it was delicious. We also really liked the dips with pita chips for a healthy afternoon snack. It's really hard to find flavors that all of us can agree on, but we all liked both flavors, although the cucumber dill feta was our favorite.

You can also spread the dip on your favorite sandwich. On the Marzetti website here are recipes for Chipotle Vegetabtle Quesadilla, Spinach Mushroom Omelet, Garden Pasta Salad, and much more.

I hope you go out and buy some Marzetti Otria Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip for yourself. I'm sure you'll like it. I will definitely buy some again for my own family to use and at the next get together we have. Have any of you tried it yet? If so, what flavor did you try and what did you think about it?

Monday Savings

Today at Stater Bros., I spent $13.22 and saved $13.69. I actually saved more, but the onions didn't have a tag on them, so the cashier just entered the sales price, so the savings didn't show on the receipt. Anyway, Fritos/Cheetos were on sale 4 for $5, 3 pound bag of onions $1.99, Hillshire Farms sausage 2 for $5 + $.75 coupon, and Stater Bros. egg noodles $.99.

Today at Albertsons, I spent $11.90 and saved $20.80. Oreos were on sale for $1.99, Stovetop stuffing(1 for us & 1 give to charity) $.99, Idahoan potatoes(give to charity) $.49, and Jello temptations $1.99 + 2 $1 coupons. I also had 2 $1 coupons to use from last week's purchase. The cashier said she always wanted to try the Jello Temptations, so I told her I was trying it for the first time since it was on sale and I had a coupon for it. She agreed that was the best time to try something new!

Friday Savings

Yesterday afternoon at Walgreens, I spent $7.38 and saved $13.52. Kraft macaroni and cheese(for us & give to charity) was on sale for $.69, Betty Crocker cornbread mix(for us & give to charity) $.29, plastic Easter eggs(for the church's hunt) $.69, Hot Wheels buy one get one free at $1.29, Pronamel toothpaste $4.79 + 2 $1 coupons, and Carefree liners(give to charity) $.99 + $.99 register rewards + $.50 coupon. I also had $3 register rewards to use from last time. Has anyone tried the Betty Crocker cornbread mix before? If you have, did you try it as muffins or bread, and which did you prefer?

At CVS, I spent $7.75 and saved $40.04! I think that's the most I've ever saved before! M&Ms were on sale for $1.97 + $1 coupon, Kelloggs cereal(us & give to charity) $1.66 + $1.50 coupon, Peeps $.99, Palmer Easter bunnies $.88, and my rain check from last week for GUM flossers $2 + $2 extra bucks. I also had a $4 off $20 coupon from the internet and $10 in extra bucks from last time.

Today at Walmart, I spent $65.11, used $9 in coupons, and a $10 gift card from filling out a health questionnaire for my husband's work. $36 of this was not for groceries. My husband was with us, so he bought some fish hooks, my son's Percy broke so we bought him a new one, I also needed envelopes and a lingerie bag to wash my daughter's tights and dance shoes in, my son's vitamins, a shaver that ended up being free after the coupon, and a Glade oil warmer(which you will hear about in a review post in the future).

At Ralphs, I spent $11.21 and saved $13.71. Lunchmeat tubs were 50% off + ecoupon for $.75, broccoli and cauliflower $.88/pound, and Gatorade $.79. I also had to buy cheddar fried onions because Walmart didn't have them, but luckily they were on sale for $3.79 + $.75 coupon. I wish I could find an alternative for those fried onions, because they're really expensive. Sometimes I leave things out of recipes, but this one wouldn't be the same without them. I also had a paper coupon for $1 off the lunchmeat, but I couldn't use it since I already had the ecoupon automatically taken off. I asked the cashier if she could use my paper one instead, since it was more money off, but she didn't know how to do that. Oh well!

Pledge Furniture Spray Review

As a BzzAgent, I was sent a Pledge Lemon Scent Furniture Spray to review. First of all, I have to say, this smells really, really good! In fact, after I used it, we ran some errands, and when we came back in the house, the whole downstairs smelled fresh and lemony. The smell doesn't even bother my son's allergies! Speaking of allergies, Pledge removes up to 90% of allergens in dust, which is a wonderful thing for anyone with allergies, like my son.

When I received the Pledge, my parents were over for dinner so I showed it to them. My dad said it was really going to make our new dining table shine. He was definitely right. As you can see in the picture, our table is so shiny, you can even see the curtains reflected on it. Pledge is very easy to use. You just spray it on, rub it around, and you're done. It doesn't take a lot of work to make your table look great for those dinner guests. This would be perfect to use before Easter dinner.

I had no idea that Pledge can now be used on surfaces other than wood. You can use it on granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and leather couches and accessories. So, I decided to give it a try. I sprayed Pledge on the granite countertops in my kitchen, and it cleaned them and made them shine, too. I could definitely tell which countertop I sprayed and which one I hadn't. I also tried the Pledge on my husband's leather recliner. It cleaned the recliner really well and made the leather look like new again.

I definitely recommend Pledge for any of you to use in your home. Your home will smell great and look great too. It's just what we needed for our spring cleaning. They also have Pledge wipes too, so I think I will buy some the next time they go on sale(since you know if you follow my blog, I try to only buy things if they're on sale).

Monday Savings

Today at Stater Bros., I spent $5.49 and saved $6.37. Cabbage was on sale for $.50/pound, and Honey Nut Cheerios and Toaster strudels were 3 for $5 + $.60 coupon. You could only buy the 3 for $5 one time, I wish I could've bought more.

At Fresh and Easy, I spent $6.15 and saved $3.96. Unfortunately, their orange juice went up to $2.19, from $1.99, but it's still cheaper than most places. Quaker rice cakes were on sale buy one get one free, which essentially made them $.99 each. There wasn't a limit on how many you could buy, but they only had 2 flavors, so I only bought 4.

At Albertsons, I spent $11.15 and saved $10.24. Zucchini was on sale for $.99/pound, 12 pack of soda and Danimals yogurt were 2 for $4 + $1 coupon you can use next time, and I got a free gallon of milk from last week's cereal purchase. There were only 3 milks left on the shelf and they all had milk on them, so when I saw the guy in the back, I asked him if he had any more milk. Lucky for me, he did, and he even gave me 2 to choose from.

Friday Savings

Yesterday at Walgreens, I spent $8.73 and saved $8.26. M&Ms were on sale 2 for $5 +$1 coupon, Colgate toothpaste(give to charity) $2.99 + $2.99 register rewards + .75 coupon, and Walgreens sandwich bags(give to charity) $.99. This time a manager checked me out so I didn't have any trouble.

At CVS, I spent $13.99 and saved $30.23. Betty Crocker brownies were on sale for $.88, Gold Emblem cream soup(give to charity) $.77, Pringles 3 for $4 + $1 coupon, Robin eggs 2 for $3 + $1 coupon, Gold Bond body wash $5.88 + $3 extra bucks + $2 coupon, Right Guard body wash(1 for us & 1 for charity) $3.88 + $3 extra bucks + buy one get one free, and Oral B toothbrushes $2.99 + $.99 extra bucks + $2 coupon. They were out of GUM flossers on sale for $2 + $2 extra bucks, so I had to get a rain check. I also had $8.50 in extra bucks to use from last time. I don't usually have problems at this store, but when I checked my receipt, I noticed I hadn't received the extra bucks for the Oral B toothbrushes. So, I went back up to the cashier and he wanted to see the ad and the toothbrushes, which were of course in the last bag my daughter and I looked in! After he verified everything, he gave me my extra bucks.

Today at Walmart, I spent $68.60 and saved $1. $16 was non-grocery purchases. Unfortunately, Walmart was out/doesn't carry 3 of the items I needed to buy. I thought it was just this Walmart, so I went to another one, but they're out of the same items too. A worker said that since they added the grocery store, they're downsizing in other areas of the store. So, I found one of the items I needed at CVS - Be Kool Migraine patches. I really need these because sometimes when 4 Tylenols don't do anything to help my throbbing headache, these patches are the only thing that works. Do any of you use them too? The other item I needed was plastic canvas, so I'll just have to go buy it at Michaels. The last thing I needed was a personal use item(maxi pads), which I found online at Walmart for free shipping to my home. Unfortunately, they won't come until at least Wed., so while my husband is out golfing, he said he would look for them. That's very kind of him.

Purex Complete Crystals Softener Review

As a Purex Insider, I was sent a sample bottle of a Purex Complete Crystals Softener - fresh spring waters to try. I have to admit I was reluctant to try it at first since my son is so allergic to everything that grows, I was afraid to try the fresh spring waters version. Well, I finally tried it yesterday, and the smell didn't bother him at all! It's a very nice, pleasant scent, and one that he isn't allergic to! My daughter and I are also sensitive to strong smells, but it didn't bother us either. The house actually smelled very nice while the washing machine was going.

Here is some information about the Purex Crystals Softener:
It is a purer way to get laundry that smells clean and fresh for weeks. 92% natural, this product’s unique crystal form works differently than traditional oil-based softeners that coat fabrics with oily residue, because it infuses fibers with long-lasting fragrance. In addition, since you add it directly with your laundry, this means no more waiting for the rinse cycle, no messy residual gunk in your washing machine, and no more stains from spilling liquid fabric softener.

WHY IT’S DIFFERENT > SAFE FOR ALL LAUNDRY AND BETTER FOR FABRICS
Do ALL of your laundry—worry free! Purex Complete Crystals Softeners are safe for
all laundry and will not harm, wear down or discolor your fabrics like oil-based softeners.
Safe for all fabrics, including baby clothes, athletic wear, towels, and whites. Unlike other softeners, Crystals WILL:
• Preserve the flame retardant benefits of your children’s clothes(I love this!)
• Retain your athletic wear’s wicking ability which draws sweat away from your body
• Maintain your towels’ built-in ability to absorb water
• Keep your white clothing from yellowing and graying vs. using traditional softeners
The product won’t harm your clothes and is safe and convenient for the entire family!

Purex Complete Crystals Softener is available in three on-trend fragrances: Fresh
Spring Waters TM, Lavender Blossom TM, and Tropical Splash. TM

Purex Complete Crystals Softener is priced from $3.99 to $5.99 depending on retailer
and is available in food, drug and mass retailers nationwide.

I used the Purex Softener in my load of towels. The towels smelled very nice when taken out of the dryer, and there wasn't any static! Since I've only ever used a fabric softener that you throw in the dryer, I was a little concerned about static, but thankfully there wasn't any. I also really like that it will preserve the flame retardant on my son's pajamas. I can finally wash his clothes with all of ours - I won't have to do a separate load! I will definitely use this softener again!

Monday Savings

Today at Stater Bros., I spent $27.42 and saved $30.47. Gatorade, mini cookies, Romero's flour tortillas, Valutime American cheese slices and Stater Bros. oats(give to charity) were all on sale for $.75, Dannon yogurt $1.99 + 4 $1 coupons, Lloyds bbq tub $3.99, Suave shampoo and conditioner $.75, Skippy peanut butter (us and give to charity) $1, Lipton onion soup mix $1, and Ragu pasta sauce $1 + coupon for free pasta.

At Albertsons, I spent $12.85 and saved $27.76. Kelloggs cereal 3 for $5 + 2 $1 coupons + I earned a coupon for a free gallon of milk next time, dozen eggs $.99, and Breyers ice cream was buy 1 get 2 free. I almost didn't buy the Breyers, because although it seems like a great deal, after I picked out my 3 ice cream boxes, I realized they raised the price of one Breyers to $7.79! I would never pay that much for one box of ice cream, no matter how much I love ice cream; but when you divide $7.79 by 3, it comes out to $2.59, which is about the same price as Walmart's ice cream. So, I decided to buy it.

Friday Savings

Yesterday at Walgreens, I spent $3.49 and saved $17.42. White Rain body wash(give to charity) was on sale for $.50, bath poof(give to charity) $.99, hairbrush set(give to charity) $.99, Russel Stover & Snickers eggs $.29 + 2 $1 coupons, Speed Stick deodorant(give to charity) $1.99 + $1 register rewards + $.50 coupon, aluminum foil(give to charity) $.69, and 24 Ibuprofen(give to charity) $.99. I also had an internet coupon for between 15-20% off each item I bought. I had $4 in register rewards from last week to help pay for my purchase. This trip took a long time because the cashier had trouble with all my coupons again. One of the coupons wouldn't scan, so none of the ones after that would either. Finally a manager got it fixed and then at the end, the cashier pointed out my % off coupon. Well, that was a coupon that had to be used at the very beginning of the transaction, so all my things had to be voided out and re-entered! Luckily, she knew where she had put my coupons. Also, the poof was ringing up as $1.70 and she voided one of the entries, but not the second one(which I had to prove to her by leaning over the counter as far as I could and showing her on the receipt, which was still in the cash register, that she hadn't voided it yet).

At CVS, I spent $1.39 and saved $$16.85. Skintimate shave gel(give to charity) was on sale for $3.49 + $2.50 extra bucks + $.55 coupon, Colgate toothbrushes(give to charity) $2.75 + $2 extra bucks, Halls cough drops(one for us, one for charity) $1.87 + $1 extra buck + 2 $.75 coupons, and 3 for $1 CVS pocket tissues. I also had $11.49 in extra bucks to use from last time. This is the second time now that my daughter and I have forgot to ask for a rain check for the sliced olives. I just get so caught up in making sure everything rings up right, that I forget about the rain check.

Today at Walmart, I only spent $48.82 and had $2.25 in coupons. $6 of the bill was for cough medicine for the kids and for me.

At Vons, I spent $11.37 and saved $9.14, which is 45%. Yoplait Splitz yogurt was on sale for $1.99 + $.75 coupon, green beans $.99/pound, Farmland bacon $2.99, and Ritz $1.99. Unfortunately, the spring Ritz crackers were only on sale for $2.50. Apparently the coupon for $1.99 didn't work for the "holiday" Ritz. Oh well!

At Ralphs, I spent $4.77 and saved $5.36. Deluxe ice cream was on sale for $1.99 + $.40 coupon, and Gala apples $.99/pound.