It’s sad when one finds amusement in little jagged-edged colorful clippings. Every week I challenge myself to see how much I can save, and the more I save, the better I feel. Some women shop for shoes, but since my pregnant cankles are here to stay for the next month or so, in my book, a BOGO and a manufacturer’s coupon beats any DSW friends and family sale.

Why is there a “mental hurrah” behind saving a buck or two? Is there a Freudian theory that can be connected to this new obsession? Can this be dated back to cavewomen and fur-trading…or is my life so trivial that I need a distraction? I guess if I need a distraction, this is the way to go. I mean, I can’t over eat (there’s no room in the belly and I start to breathe heavily), I can’t drink (although I’ve tried grape juice in a wine glass on a hard day), and the smallest dust particle or sign of disorganization makes my left eyebrow twitch. There are pluses to being pregnant!

…God grant me the serenity to find a darn good deal and tell the world about it!

So, here were the steals for today:
(Obviously I’m catching on that combining manufacturer’s coupons and store coupons are the way to go!)

TARGET:
- Johnson & Johnson Lavender Baby Wash (9 fl oz) – $1.21 clearance
* Used $1.00 mfg coupon
FINAL PRICE = 21 cents

- Palmolive Orange Dish Soap Antibacterial (34 fl oz.) double-pack – $2.48 on clearance
* Used 50cent mfg coupon
FINAL PRICE = $1.98 for 68 fl oz. OR 99 cents each
+ inside the wrapper there were $10 in Target coupons!

- Rawhide Bones (2 petite) = 97 cents
* Used $1.00 off target coupon
FINAL PRICE = FREE + 3 cents towards purchase

- Ruffies Kitchen Bags = $1.34
* Used 50 cents off Target coupon
* Used 50 cents mfg coupon
FINAL PRICE = 34 cents

- Hefty One Zip Quart Baggies (30 pk) – On sale for $1.00
- Hefty One Zip Gallon Baggies (24 pk) – On sale for $1.00
* Used 50 cents off Target coupon
* Used $1.00 off of 2 mfg coupon
FINAL PRICE = 25 cents each box

PUBLIX:
- Amy’s Organic Lemonade – $1.12
- Amy’s Organic Cranberry Blueberry – $2.00
* Used coupon for 75 cents off of 2
FINAL PRICE = Avg $1.19 each

- Smart Balance Spread with Calcium 15 oz – 2 for $2.79 (BOGO)
* Used a $1.00 off of 2 mfg coupon
FINAL PRICE = 89 cents each

- Planter’s Dry Roasted (shelled) Unsalted Peanuts in jar 1lb – 2 for $3.19 (BOGO)
* Used a $1.00 off of 2 mfg coupon
FINAL PRICE = $1.10 each

- (2) Kotex Overnights 14 pk – $3.19 ea
* Used a BOGO Publix Coupon
* Used a $2.00 off of 2 mfg coupon
FINAL PRICE = 60 cents each

- Pedigree Dentasticks petites 20 pieces – $3.00 on sale
* Used a $2.00 off mfg coupon
FINAL PRICE = $1.00 for pack

WALMART:
- Johnson & Johnson Petite First Aid Kit – 97 cents
* Used mfg coupon for $1.00 off
FINAL PRICE = Free plus 3 cents toward purchase