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Guess How Much I Paid: Jennifer’s Target Shopping Trip!

May 14, 2012 By
PinExt Guess How Much I Paid: Jennifers Target Shopping Trip!

Each week, on Monday, I will post up a shopping trip from one of the Discount Queens OR one of our readers!

If you guess the actual cost (or the closest), including tax if applicable, — you will win a prize! Sounds fun right? RIGHT!

All you have to do is leave a comment below stating how much you think the shopping trip cost!

1. The contest will go until 8pm MST on Saturday 5/19/12!

2. The first correct (or closest answer) will win. In the event of a tie, out of the 2 closest answers, the one who answered first will win!

3. When the winner is announced, I will reveal the correct amount — AND breakdown the shopping trip for you!

This week’s “Guess How Much I Paid” contest:

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This week’s shopping trip comes from reader Jennifer in Nampa, Idaho!! She shopped at Target!

Some things to keep in mind while guessing:

A. This shopping trip is at Target!
B. She has to pay 6% Sales Tax!

Items Purchased:

6 Dial Hand Soap
4 Nivea Lotion
3 Up & Up Ibuprofen

This week’s prize is: (5) Smartsource (5/6)

Would you like to “brag” about your shopping trips??? Please email Amber – aanderson@discountqueens.com and I will feature your trip next week!!

I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THOSE TRIPS!

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Garden With Me: More Planting! ~ Tomatoes, Peppers, Zucchini, Cucumbers

May 5, 2012 By
PinExt Garden With Me: More Planting! ~ Tomatoes, Peppers, Zucchini, Cucumbers

 

My gardening adventures continue icon smile Garden With Me: More Planting! ~ Tomatoes, Peppers, Zucchini, Cucumbers  The weather in my area has been relatively warm lately, so I just couldn’t resist planting some more.  Generally, the rule of thumb is to wait till after Mother’s Day, but…I’ve never been good at following rules icon smile Garden With Me: More Planting! ~ Tomatoes, Peppers, Zucchini, Cucumbers  If the weather decides to freeze on me, I’ll CRY and CRY some more.

So I headed on down to Home Depot and bought some tomato plants, green and red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers,  (can you tell I plan to do some canned salsa icon smile Garden With Me: More Planting! ~ Tomatoes, Peppers, Zucchini, Cucumbers ), zucchini and cucumber plants.  17 plants in all!

(I was too lazy (and to scared) to start the planting process with seeds indoors and then transfer.  I’ve heard that sometimes the plants don’t always survive once transferred.  And when the store does the work for you….well, it just seemed the way to go for me icon smile Garden With Me: More Planting! ~ Tomatoes, Peppers, Zucchini, Cucumbers

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Here lies my zucchini and cucumber plants….

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and tomatoes and peppers….

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I must say it’s very exciting to see some green in the garden with all these plants.  But I’m happy to report my lettuce and onions are growing well, and the carrots are beginning to show.  But my peas are just plain sad.  Don’t know what happened there.  Only about half of what I planted actually sprouted.  Darn.

How are your gardening adventures coming along?  Next up for me is corn and pumpkins and then I shall sit back and watch everything grow.  Looking forward to that icon smile Garden With Me: More Planting! ~ Tomatoes, Peppers, Zucchini, Cucumbers

Previous posts in this series:

Garden With Me: Potatoes and Onions are In!
Garden With Me: Spring Planting
Garden With Me!

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How Much Did Ashley Spend at Publix + Winner!!!

April 30, 2012 By
PinExt How Much Did Ashley Spend at Publix + Winner!!!

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Congratulations Candace!

Wow!! Ashley GOT PAID $.47 to take these items from Publix! Nice shopping Ashley!

Ready for the breakdown?

1- Publix Macaroni & Cheese – $1.89
That week’s Publix Penny Item
= $.01

2- Ziploc Bags – $2.00 ea
USED (2) $.50/1 Any Ziploc Product (SS 3/18) (DOUBLED)
STACKED WITH 1 $1.00/2 Ziploc Bags (Publix Coupon from Yellow Advantage Flyer)
= $.50 each

2- Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner – (1)$1.15 (1)$1.14
USED (2) $1.00/1 Lysol Kitchen or Bathroom Cleaner (From Samples)
= $.29 for both!

1- Crystal Light – $1.50
USED (1) $2.00/1 Crystal Light (From Facebook)
STACKED WITH 1 $.75/1 Crystal Light (Publix Coupon from Stocking Up Booklet- mailer)
= -$1.25!

1- Carefree Pantiliners – $1.07
USED (1) $2.00/1 Carefree, Stayfree, or OB Product (Publix Coupon from Green Advantage Flyer)
= -$.93

3 – Yakisoba Noodles – $.99 ea
USED (3) $.50/1 Yakisoba Product (SS 3/11) (DOUBLED)
= FREE!

 

Retail: $19.18
Total After Coupons: -$.47. YES – They paid her!

A job well done to you and your sweet trip Ashley!

Make sure to join us Mondays for another chance at more inserts!

Would you like to “brag” about your shopping trips??? Please email Amber – aanderson@discountqueens.com and I will feature your trip next week!!

I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THOSE TRIPS!

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Guess How Much I Paid – Ashley’s Publix Trip!

April 23, 2012 By
PinExt Guess How Much I Paid Ashleys Publix Trip!

Each week, on Monday, I will post up a shopping trip from one of the Discount Queens OR one of our readers!

If you guess the actual cost (or the closest), including tax if applicable, — you will win a prize! Sounds fun right? RIGHT!

All you have to do is leave a comment below stating how much you think the shopping trip cost!

1. The contest will go until 8pm MST on Saturday 4/28/12!

2. The first correct (or closest answer) will win. In the event of a tie, out of the 2 closest answers, the one who answered first will win!

3. When the winner is announced, I will reveal the correct amount — AND breakdown the shopping trip for you!

This week’s “Guess How Much I Paid” contest:

ashley publix Guess How Much I Paid Ashleys Publix Trip!

 

This weeks shopping trip comes from one of our very own, Ashley! Ashley went shopping at Publix on this trip!

Some things to keep in mind while guessing:

A. This shopping trip is at Publix!
Items Purchased:

1- Publix Macaroni & Cheese
2- Ziploc Bags
2- Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner
1- Crystal Light
1- Carefree Pantiliners
3- Yakisoba Noodles

 

This week’s prize is: (5) Smartsource (4/15)

Would you like to “brag” about your shopping trips??? Please email Amber – aanderson@discountqueens.com and I will feature your trip next week!!

I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THOSE TRIPS!

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How Much Did Linda Pay at CVS + Winner!

April 21, 2012 By
PinExt How Much Did Linda Pay at CVS + Winner!

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Congratulations Sandra!!

Linda spent a total of $1.28 after taxes on the items above!

Ready for the breakdown?

Transaction #1

(2) Colgate Total Advance Toothpaste $2.99 ea.
USED (2) $1.00/1 Colgate Total Advance Toothpaste (SS 4/15)
=$1.99 ea., Got (2) $2 ECB’s from Colgate Purchase

(1) NatuRelief $8.49
USED $1/1 NatuRelief Product (SS 1/15)
= $7.49

(1) Depends Silhouette $3.99
USED $1.50/1 Depends Silhouette (SS 4/15)
STACKED WITH $2.50/1 Depends CVS Coupon
= FREE, Got $2 ECB from Depends Purchase

(4) Cans Cream of Corn $.31 ea

(1) Hawaiian Punch Singles $1

USED $8 + $4 ECB, and there was an additional $2.50 CVS coupon on her Extra Care Card!

= $.82

Transaction #2

(2) Burt’s Bees Lip Balm $2.99 Each
USED $4 & $2 in ECB from previous transaction.
= $.46

So all in all, Linda got these 11 products above for only $1.28 + donated to a local charity! Nice work Linda!

Make sure to join us Monday for another chance at more inserts!

Would you like to “brag” about your shopping trips??? Please email Amber – aanderson@discountqueens.com and I will feature your trip next week!!

I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THOSE TRIPS!

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Guess How Much I Paid: Linda’s CVS Trip!!

April 16, 2012 By
PinExt Guess How Much I Paid: Lindas CVS Trip!!

Each week, on Monday, I will post up a shopping trip from one of the Discount Queens OR one of our readers!

If you guess the actual cost (or the closest), including tax if applicable, — you will win a prize! Sounds fun right? RIGHT!

All you have to do is leave a comment below stating how much you think the shopping trip cost!

1. The contest will go until 8pm MST on Friday 4/20/12!

2. The first correct (or closest answer) will win. In the event of a tie, out of the 2 closest answers, the one who answered first will win!

3. When the winner is announced, I will reveal the correct amount — AND breakdown the shopping trip for you!

 

This week’s “Guess How Much I Paid” contest:

linda cvs trip Guess How Much I Paid: Lindas CVS Trip!!

This week’s shopping trip comes from Linda H. in California!!!
Not only did she get some great deals for the home, but she also made a donation to a local charity!

Some things to keep in mind while guessing:

A. This shopping trip is at CVS!
B.  She paid 7.75% sales tax!
C. She started with (1) $8.00 ECB and (1) $4.0o ECB
D. This was done in (2) transactions!

TRANSACTION 1

(1) NatuRelief Chewable tablets 30 ct
(2) Colgate Total 4-4.2 oz, MaxFresh, MaxClean6 oz or 2-in-1 4.6 oz.
(1) Depend Silhouette or Real Fit 3 ct
(4) cans cream corn
(1) 8pk of Hawaiian Punch

TRANSACTION 2

(2)  Burt’s Bee lip balm

This week’s prize is: (5) Smartsource (3/18)

Would you like to “brag” about your shopping trips??? Please email Amber – aanderson@discountqueens.com and I will feature your trip next week!!

I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THOSE TRIPS!

 

 

 

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How Much Did Kristen Pay at Target + Winner!!

April 15, 2012 By
PinExt How Much Did Kristen Pay at Target + Winner!!

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winner crystal How Much Did Kristen Pay at Target + Winner!!

Congratulations Crystal!!

Kristen paid $.44 after tax on the items you see above at Target!

(10) bottles of trial size shampoo -.97 each
USED (10) $1/1 Pantene, Aussie, or Herbal Essences Shampoo or Conditioner
= FREE + $.30 Money Maker

(1) Revlon nail file-$1.69
(1) Revlon nail buffer-$2.99
USED $5.00/2 Revlon Tools
= FREE +$.32 Money Maker

(1) Clorox stain fighter pen-$1.75
(1) Clorox stain fighter (bottle)-$1.75
USED (2) $1.50/1 Clorox 2 Coupon
= $.25 each

Total spent = $.44
Retail total = $20.25
Total saved: $19.81

98% Savings, nice job Kristen!!!!

Make sure to join us Monday for another chance at more inserts!

Would you like to “brag” about your shopping trips??? Please email Amber – aanderson@discountqueens.com and I will feature your trip next week!!

I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THOSE TRIPS!

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Garden With Me: Potatoes and Onions are in!

April 12, 2012 By
PinExt Garden With Me: Potatoes and Onions are in!

 

How is your garden coming along??  If you haven’t started yet, no worries – you still have time!  Last week I was gone for Spring Break and as soon as I got back, I was very excited to see if anything was growing yet.  And to my delight, little patches of lettuce were peaking through the dirt.  It’s only been a couple of weeks, so not much else, but believe me when I say I was SO HAPPY.  Yeah, you can tell this is my first garden ever icon smile Garden With Me: Potatoes and Onions are in!

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Anyway, I got moving yesterday and planted some potatoes and onions.  Both of these were done with “starts”.  Who knew that you actually plant potatoes with….potatoes!  (Not the kind in the store, though.  Those are sprayed and won’t germinate – so I’ve been told).  But I got these from a local nursery for dirt cheap and set about cutting and quartering them…..

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The idea is to get an “eye” on each piece and then plant that facing up.

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Once I had them in I built a “mound” over the top (yeah, I know my rows aren’t straight, but who’s judging here?)

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Then off to my onions….

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Planted these a few inches into to soil, and wa-la!

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That’s it!  Now, a question for you experienced gardeners….I noticed when planting my onions, I had a bunch of ants in the dirt.  I googled some info and some sources say ants aren’t a problem, and some say there are.  (Real helpful, by the way).  So I’d like to consult you trusty readers.  Have any of you had problems with ants?  And what tips and tricks do you have to keeping away other nasty pests??

And watering too – I’m debating on whether to set up sprays or use drip tubing – pros and cons?? I would love to hear your advice!

 

To see other posts in this series, go here:

Garden With Me: Spring Planting
Garden With Me!
 

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