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No Eating Out In August Challange

This week is over halfway through and we are still under budget. We spent nothing yesterday on eating out. In fact, I was really busy and we normally just eat out when life gets too crazy. Instead we opted to have sandwiches which are quick and easy. I am really proud of us for sticking to our guns. For a minute last night I didn't think that we were going to make it.

This week total is $8.47.
The total for the month is $14.42.

Here are the guidelines we set up for the challenge:


1. Reduce our $20.00 a week budget for eating out to $10.00 a week. Putting the extra $10.00 into our Christmas fund.

2. Try to not eat out more than one time a week. (This is particularly going to be challenging for my husband because the people at his work love to eat out and he loves to go with them.)

3. Work or church related eating out that we do not pay for does not count.

4. We will track our progress daily and report back here. I am hoping this will motivate us since we are going to have more accountability to all of you.

Good luck to all of you who may be challenging yourselves to not eat out also.

Hot Campbell's Soup Coupon

There is a new high value coupon for Campbell's Select Harvest Soup Printable Coupon right now. It's on the bottom left side of that link. I can foresee some cheap/free soup if your store doubles.

Thanks, Freebies4Mom!

Free Vasaline at Target

Photo Credit: Coupon Pro

There’s a $1 Off Vaseline Aloe Fresh Lotion Printable Coupon that doesn’t have any size restrictions on it.

If your Target has these in their trial/travel size area, you can get it for Free after coupon.

Thanks, Coupon Pro!

From Idaho With Love: Day 4

Every day this week I am going to tell you about some of my favorite cheap family outings right here in Idaho. You see my husband has taken next week off for vacation. The catch is that we opted to not go anywhere far and to spend our vacation money on a new bed and couch (we desperately needed them. Our bed was a hand-me-down and was about 20+ years old and our couch well I can't tell you how many back aches I got from it.)
Since we are staying around here, I am in charge of coming up with fun things for us to do. I thought I would include all of you in my planning. All the places that I am going to tell you about my family loves and have a lot of fun at but don't break the bank.

Today I want to tell you about a couple of our favorite places that cost a little bit of money but are totally worth it.


First there is Zoo Boise located at 355 Julia Davis Dr. Boise . We love love love this zoo. I can't tell you how many times we have gone there and everytime we discover something new. They have a new wallably walkabout where you can get up close with the wallabies. Also you can now feed girraffes for a small price (I think it's $2.00 per person or leaf of lettuce). When we did this the giraffe licked our hands it was a really memorable exsperience for the kids. They also recently added a boat ride that costs $1.00 per person and it takes you around a small laggon. They have monkeys who are sporting mohauks you can only see from the boat. Very cool. And of course if you go you to the petting zoo and we always have to make a trip on the merry-go-round. Overall it is a very fun.
Open from 10 am - 5 pm daily the cost is:
Adults (12-61): $5.25
Seniors (62+): $3.00
Children (4-11): $2.75
Children (3 & under): Free
They also sell memberships for the zoo. We got a family one for just $65.00 per year. Go here to find out more.




We also like to go to the Hawks baseball games Boise's professional baseball team. They are a Class-A affiliate or farm team of the Chicago Cubs, and have won six Northwest League Championships. The Hawks' short-season schedule runs mid-June through early September, and home games are played at Memorial Stadium next to the Fairgrounds.
We in fact will probably be going to a game tonight.
Tickets cost from $5.00-$10.00.Go here to find out more.




Finally Craters of the Moon is a place where I have yet to take my family but I have been and love it. Craters of the Moon is a huge national park. It is over 1,100 square miles (over 750,000 acres), which is roughly the size of Rhode Island. This national monument and reserve is a vast ocean of lava flows that make up the bulk of the Monument and Preserve, and which can clearly be seen from space, with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush. Hundreds of pioneers traveled through the area on the Goodale's Cutoff section of the Oregon trail in the 1850's and 1860's. A seven-mile loop road provides unequaled opportunities to explore Craters of the Moon, including access to trails that take you over, under, and around various volcanic features. It is located 18 miles west of Arco on Hwy 20/26/93. Go here to find out more.
The prices are:
Free: to skiers and snow boarders only when roads are closed
$8 per car: once roads are opened (good for one week)
Hours:
8 am - 6 pm: Memorial Day - Labor Day
8 am - 4:30 pm: rest of year (closed on federal holidays during the winter)

If I can talk my husband into it this is where I want to go for a trip next week.

Albertson's Matchups 8/11

Sorry these are a bit late. I was planning on doing them yesterday but I had to attend a bunch of meetings and didn't find the time. Better late then never right.

I believe there will be Twice the value coupons on Sunday but have not seen them yet. They tend to be around the 1st and 15th of the month so lets hope they follow that pattern.

I am only listing the best deals:
The Box Tops promo is a really hot so I would suggest shopping early if you want the best selection and if you are planning on buy large quantities of something please special order so you don't clear the shelves.

Thanks to Fabulessly Frugal for all these match-ups. They are so awesome over there.

Coupon Match-ups from Albertsons Ad

Many of these items will be free after double coupon which we think we will be getting on Sunday!

Mission Flour Tortillas $2.99
Use .75/1 COUPON from SS 8/1
Final Price: $2.24

Snyders Pretzels $2
Use $1/1 COUPON from SS 5/23
Final Price: $1

Pepperidge Farms Cookies $1.99
Use $1/1 Pepperidge Farm COUPON
Final Price: .99
PEELIE ALERT! I have spotted peelies .55/1 and $1/2 on these cookies!

Bic Pens 10 ct $1
Use $1/2 Bic Product Coupon
Final Price: .50

Kotex Pads and Tampons $2.99
Use $1.50/2 of $2/2 COUPON from SS 8/8
Final Price: $1.50-.99¢

Keebler Cracker Packs $2
Use $1.00/2 Keebler COUPON from SnackPicks.com
$1.50

General Mills BoxTops Promo

Lots of HOT ITEMS in this promo so get your printer and your scissors ready!

Buy 10 items Save $5 INSTANTLY!!!! Plus get 50 boxtops!

You can buy any 10 mix and match! You will get $5 off for every 10 you buy! No need to do seperate transactions!

• Buy 10 save $5
• Buy 20 save $10
• Buy 30 save $15
• and on and on and on……

.89¢ or .39¢ wyb 10

Green Giant Vegetables STOCK UP PRICE! These are .58 at most other stores!

$1.00 or .50¢ wyb 10

Betty Crocker Cake Mix

• .50/2 Cake and Frosting printable coupon {coupons.com}
• .50/2 Cake and Frosting printable coupon {betty crocker}
• .75/2 Cake and Frosting insert coupon from GM 8/8

Final Price: .13-.25

Bisquick Shake n’ Pour .50¢

Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes .50
Look for $1/2 peelie coupons
Final Price: FREE

Old El Paso Refried Beans .50
Use .50/2 coupon from 7/11 SS
Final Price: .25

$1.25 or .75¢ wyb 10

Betty Crocker Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna Helper .75

• .75/3 printable Helper Coupon {coupons.com}
• .75/3 printable helper Coupon {betty crocker}
• .75/3 printable helper coupon {boxtops}
• .75/3 COUPON from SS 6/21 {EXPIRES 8-14}
• .75/3 COUPON from SS 8/8

Final Price: .50 each

Totinos Party Pizza .75

• $1/5 Totinos Printable coupon {coupons.com}
• $1/5 Totinos Printable coupon {boxtops}
• $1/5 Totinos Printable coupon {smartsource}
• $1/5 Totinos coupon from GM 5/30 {Expires 8/14}
• $1/5 Totinos Coupon from GM 8/8

Final Price: .55 each

$1.50 or $1.00 wyb 10

Progresso World Recipe Soup $1

• .50 /2 Progresso Soup Printable coupon {coupons.com}
• .50 /2 Progresso Soup Printable coupon {boxtops}
• .50 /2 Progresso Soup Printable coupon {betty crocker}
• .50/2 Progresso Soup Coupon from GM 8/8

Final Price: .75 each

Pillsbury Grands Biscuits $1

• .30 /2 Pillsbury Grands Printable coupon {coupons.com}
• .30/2 Pillsbury Grands Printable coupon {smartsource}
• .30 /2 Pillsbury Grands Printable coupon {boxtops}
• .30 /2 Pillsbury Grands Printable coupon {betty crocker}
• .30/2 Pillsbury Grands Coupon from GM 8/8

Final Price: .85¢

Betty Crocker Cookie Pouch $1
Look for $1/2 peelie coupons
Final Price: .50

Betty Crocker Frosting $1

• .50/2 Cake and Frosting printable coupon {coupons.com}
• .50/2 Cake and Frosting printable coupon {betty crocker}
• .75/2 Cake and Frosting insert coupon from GM 8/8

Final Price: .75

Bisquick Mix 20 oz $1
Use .50/1 coupon from 8/8 GM
Final Price: .50

Chex Mix Traditional $1
Use .50/1 Chex Mix Printable coupon {smartsource} or .50/2 from GM 8/8
Final Price: .75-.50

Bugles $1
Use .50/1 from GM 8/8
Final Price: .50

Old El Paso Taco Shells $1
Use .50/2 coupon from 7/11 SS
Final price: .75¢ each

$2.00 or $1.50 wyb 10

General Mills Cereals

• Cheerios 8.9 oz
• Cocoa Puffs 11.8 oz
• Lucky Charms 11.5 oz
• Reese’s Puffs {pictured}
• Trix {pictured}

General Mills Cereal Coupons:

• .55/1 Cocoa Puffs printable Coupon
• .55/1 Trix Printable Coupon
• .75/1 Multi-Grain Cheerios {if included}
• $1/2 Lucky Charms, Trix, Cocoa Puffs, Reeses Puffs, Cheerios Coupon
• $1/3 Cheerios, Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, etc from GM 8/8
• $1/2 General Mills Cereal, see coupon for varieties from SS 7/11
• Find more cereal coupons at boxtops, betty crocker and Pillsbury

Final Price: $1.27-.75¢

General Mills Cereal Treats $1.50
Use .50/1 from coupons.com, Smart Source, GM insert 8/8 boxtops, betty crocker
Final Price: $1

Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers, Roll-ups and Fruit by the Foot $1.50
Use .50/2 from coupons.com, Smart Source, GM insert 8/8 boxtops, betty crocker
Final Price: $1.25

CATALINA ALERT!
Buy (3) get $1.50 OYNO
Buy (4) get $2.00 OYNO
Buy (5) or More, get $3.00 OYNO
8/9-9/5/10

Scenario:
Buy 6 Fruit Snacks and 4 can veggies $15.56
Save $5 instantly
Use (2) .50/2 from coupons.com
OOP: 9.56
Get $3 catalina
Final Price: $6.56 or .65 each average

Betty Crocker Premium Brownie Mix $1.50
Use .75/2 from from coupons.com, Smart Source, GM insert 8/8 boxtops, betty crocker
or
Use $1/2 from GM SS 6/27 OR Betty Crocker Boxed Brownie Coupon
Final Price: $1-$1.13

Betty Crocker Muffin Mix $1.50
Look for $1/2 peelies
Final Price: $1

Betty Crocker Warm Delights $1.50
Use .75/1 insert coupon from SS 6/27 or GM 8/8
Final Price: .75

Pillsbury Breadsticks or loaves $1.50
Use .40/1 Pillsbury Breadstick coupon
or
Use .40/2 Pillsbury Breadstick printable coupon or insert coupon from GM 8/8
Final Price: .90-$1.30

Yoplait Go Gurt $1.50
Use .75/2 from coupons.com, GM insert 8/8, SS insert 7/25 boxtops, betty crocker
Final Price: $1.13

Yoplait Trix Yogurt $1.50
Use .75/2 from coupons.com, Pillsbury, boxtops, betty crocker
Final Price: $1.13

Yoplait Splitz Yogurt 4 pk $1.50

$2.50 or $2.00 wyb 10

Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.00
Use .50/1 coupon from coupons.com, Smart Source, Pillsbury, boxtops, betty crocker
Final Price: $1

Catalina Alert!
Buy (3) get $1.50 OYNO
Buy (4) get $2.50 OYNO
Buy (5) or more get $3.50 OYNO
8/9-9/5/10

Scenario:

Buy 5 Granola Bars 5 Green Giant Veggies $16.95
Use (5) .50/1 Nature Valley coupons from coupons.com, Smart SourceGM 8/8
Save $5 instantly
OOP: $9.45
Get $3.50 catalina
Final Price: $5.95 or .59 each item! Woot!

Nature Valley Nut Clusters $2.00
Use $1/1 coupon from Smart Source, Pillsbury, eatbetteramerica, Target GM 8/8
Final Price: $1

Old El Paso Dinner Kit $2.00
Use .50/2 coupon from 7/11 SS
Final Price: $1.75

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel $2.00
Use .50/2 coupon from coupons.com, Smart Source, boxtops, GM 8/8
Final Price: $1.75

Totinos Pizza Rolls $2.00
Use .40/2 from coupons.com, Smart Source, betty crocker
or
Use .35/1 coupon from GM 5/30 or GM 5/30
Final Price: $1.80-$1.65

Yoplait Delights $2
Use .50/1 from betty crocker and Pillsbury
Final Price: $1.50

Yoplait Yo Plus $2
Use .50/1 coupon from coupons.com, betty crocker and Pillsbury
Final Price: $1.50

Pillsbury Cookie Dough $2
Use $1/2 from coupons.com, Smart Source, boxtops, GM 8/8
Final Price: $1.50

Pillsbury Sweet Moments $2
Use $1/1 from coupons.com, Pillsbury and GM 8/8 coupon insert
Final Price: $1

CATALINA SCENARIO:

Buy 5 Fruit Snacks $10
Buy 5 Granola Bars $12.50
Use (2) .50/2 coupons.com
Use (5) .50/1
Save $5 instantly
OOP: $14
Get $3 and $3.50 catalinas
Final Price: $7.50 or .75 each

No Eating Out In August Challange

Even though yesterday was our wedding anniversary we opted to cook dinner together instead of going out. My husbands sister watched the kids and we had a nice evening (without any kids yelling, arguing or fighting). The food was very yummy too!
My husband did go out to lunch with a friend of his from collage. He spent $8.47. Not so great.

That's a total of for the week is $8.47. We'll have to be really frugal for the rest of the week to meet out budget.



Here are the guidelines we set up for the challenge:


1. Reduce our $20.00 a week budget for eating out to $10.00 a week. Putting the extra $10.00 into our Christmas fund.

2. Try to not eat out more than one time a week. (This is particularly going to be challenging for my husband because the people at his work love to eat out and he loves to go with them.)

3. Work or church related eating out that we do not pay for does not count.

4. We will track our progress daily and report back here. I am hoping this will motivate us since we are going to have more accountability to all of you.

Good luck to all of you who may be challenging yourselves to not eat out also.