OOTD 1.25.14

Yupp It's been a while. But I got the itch to post again. I'm gonna start with some of my outfits I guess and see where it takes me .

Scarf- Thrifted ($1) similar ( on sale!)

Sweater- Old navy clearance ($7) similar ($25)

Necklace- Thrifted ($1) Similar ($8)

Pants- Walmart ($13)  similar ($26) Similar ($19) Similar ($11)

Boots - Sears ($35)  Same (now $22)

Milk Can Side Table

So it all started with this milk can I picked up at a yard sale (last year). I paid a whole $5 for it. I had no idea what to do with it but I knew I wanted it. BAD.

It was dirty, cobwebbed and in need of a coat of paint. 

So of course onto the back porch closet it went for about 12 months.

Until I saw this:

Milk can table Redo

I knew immediately the fate of my $5 milk can. A cute side table for the back porch! So off I went to Home Depot to pick up spray paint and a table top. I picked up this

and unfortunetly Home Depot claimed not to have any wooden table tops but luckily my mom had one of these bad boys in the attic: 

So off the top came and I spray painted the heck out of it and the milk jug. I attached  the two with a tube of Power-grabber adhesive.

And in the end I had this: 

Trashcan Redo

So I was purusing Bed Bath and Beyond and they were clearancing their dorm life stuff and I stumbled across these uber cute trash cans for $5 each plus 20% off with coupon so a grand total of  $4.50 each. 

Now they were cute and all but they weren't really my colors and I don't need another trashcan. But then my mom chimed in ( in all her wisdom) "why don't you use them as planters"- GENIUS! So I bought 2 and ran home to find my spray paint. 

I used this color previously to paint a tray for the living room and had a can left. It covered 1.5 of the cans and I had to run to Lowe's and buy a second can. I probably spent about  $5 on paint. After a few coats I ended up with this (and a lovely yellow patch on my lawn): 

 So after picking up some mums at the local whole foods I styled the front porch with my new "planters" and wow does it look great!

Skor Square Fails

So yesterday I attempted to make these:

I followed the recipe on this site: http://www.justbestrecipes.com/sandwich/skor-squares.html
found it on Pinterest of course. But unfortunately mine didn't turn out as well as this looks. The recipe was a little vague and unfortunately had no spot for comments so I couldn't sift through and see what people had said. This recipe called for a BOX of Ritz crackers. That's A LOT of crackers. I think perhaps they meant a sleeve. This was delicious in flavor but was so crumbly they just made a huge mess. Oh and I forgot to top it with chocolate (a sin I know).
SO here is mine: (sorry its half eaten- told you it still tasted good!)

So I am going to file this away as a fail. I may decide to make it again because it was so easy but I would definitely use less cracker.

Ingredients for Skor squares:

• 1 (6 ounce) package Skor English toffee bits
• 1 box Ritz cracker
• 1 can Eagle Brand Condensed Milk
• 1 cup of chopped pecans (optional)

Preparation of Skor squares:

1. Crush the Ritz into fine crumbs and put in mixing bowl.
2. Add 3/4 of the Skor bits 3/4 of the pecans and the can of Eagle Bran milk.
3. Mix well.
4. Press into a 9 inch buttered square pan.
5. Sprinkle the remaining Skor bits and pecans on top.
6. Cook at 350 degrees for 8 minutes (no more).
7. Make sure you cool off completely before cutting into squares or they will fall apart.

In the Mail Today

Mail just came!
I got an Awesome Martin's coupon booklet. It is packed with coupons for free stuff. Each coupon is dated for a certain week through part of July. This is so great. Who doesn't love free stuff?!

I also got my newest issue of All You.
There seems to be quite a few good coupons in there for things like:
Toothpaste
Tuna
Laundry detergents
Razors

here is a complete list courtesy of Southern Savers

The Coupons for July

$1 off Borden Singles Sensations (exp 9/5)
$1 off Brut Fragrance or Anti-Perspirant Product (exp 7/31)
$1 off Chips Ahoy! made with Reese’s or Chips Ahoy! made with Heath, 9.5oz package (exp 12/31)
$1 off Contessa MicroSteam or On the Stove Meals (exp 9/30)
.75/1 Colgate Adult or Children’s Toothbrush (exc. Colgate Plus or Colgate Plus Extra Clean) (exp 8/31)
$1 off Colgate ProClinical 4.0 oz. Toothpaste Varient (exp 8/31)
.50/1 Colgate Wisp 4ct or higher (exp 8/31)
.50/1 Cottonelle Fresh Flushable Moist Wipes Tub, 42 ct. (exp 9/30)
$1 off Cottonelle Toilet Paper, Double Roll 12-pack (exp 9/30)
$1 off wyb Dr. Scholl’s For Her Comfort Insoles and All You August Issue (exp 8/27)
$1 off Earth Options by Raid House & Garden or Rose & Flower products (exp 8/30)
$1/3 Edy’s, The Skinny Cow or Haagen-Dazs cups 3.6oz + (exp 8/31)
$1 off wyb Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Skin-Fortifying Body Lotion and All You August Issue (exp 8/27)
$1.25 off Fast Classics Bag (exp 9/30)
$1 off Fast Fixin’ Product 20 oz. + or Fast Fixin’ On the Go (exp 9/30)
$1 off wyb any Glade Product and All You August Issue (exp 8/27)
$2 off Green Works Naturally Derived Laundry Detergent (exp 8/31)
.75/1 Green Works Naturally Derived Cleaning Product (exp 8/31)
$1 off Haagen Dazs, any 14 oz. + (exp 7/31)
$1 off Infusium 23 Shampoo, Conditioner or leave-in treatment (exp 8/31)
$1 off Jack Link’s Jerky or Nugget Item (exp 10/31)
$2 off Jimmy Dean Country Breakfast Casserole (exp 8/31)
$1 off Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage Minis (exp 8/31)
$1 off Midol product, any (exp 12/31)
$1/2 Market Creations Varieties from Lean Cuisine (exp 8/31)
$2 off Nature Made Sleep (exp 8/31)
$5 off Nature Made TripleFlex (exp 8/31)
$1 off wyb any Nivea Body Wash Product and All You August Issue (exp 8/27)
$1.50 off NUK Breastfeeding Products (says Store Coupon Valid 6/18- 12/31). Valid only in the US.
$5 off NUK Gentle Flow Manual Breast Pump (says Store Coupon Valid 6/18 - 12/31). Valid only in the US.
$2 off Rimmel Bronzer (exp 7/31) (says Purchase at Walmart on the bottom)
$2 off Schick Disposable Razor, any (not valid on trial or travel sized items) (exp 7/30)
$4 off Schick Quattro for Women or Schick Intuition Plus Razor or Refill (exp 7/30)
Free Starkist Tuna Salad or Creations Pouch wyb (2) Starkist Pouch Products (exp 8/13)
$1 off Sunsilk Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styling Product (exp 8/18)
.50/1 Tetley Tea box (exp 7/31)
.75/1 Viva Towels Big Roll 2pk.+ (exp 8/31)
$1 off White Cloud GreenEarth Paper Towels or Bathroom Tissue (exp 8/18)
$1 off wyb Windex Outdoor All-in-One Glass Cleaning Tool Starter Kit and All You August Issue (exp 8/27)

Rite Aid Trip 6/11

So, yesterday I took a trip to rite aid. I was recognized. Let me explain....I get to the checkout and I told the lady I had my own bag. I pulled it out and she looks at me for a moment then says" Ohhh yeah! You're that super shopper aren't you". I then said " I don't know if thats a good or a bad thing that you recognize me."

So here was my loot:

Carefree Panty Liners:
Sale: $.99
Coupon: 1.00 off
Total: FREE

Lubriderm Lotion:
Sale: 3.99
In ad coupon: 3.00 off
Coupon: 1.00 off
Total:FREE

Old Spice Antiperspirant:
Sale: 8.00 (4 each)
Coupon: 4.00 off (BOGO)
SRC: 2.00 (1.00 each)
Total: 2.00 or 1.00 each

Listerine Mouthwash:
Sale: 3.99
SRC: 3.00
Total: 1.00 ( I thought I had a 1.00 off coupon but alas I forgot it)

Loreal Mineral Eyeshadow:
Clearance: 2.50 (normally $10!!)
Coupon: 1.00 off
Total: 1.50

Total after coupons and SRCS: 4.50
( I was very upset b/c when I walked out of the store I remembered I had a 5 off 20 coupon I could have used at the beginning of the transaction making the whole thing a money maker but alas! I forgot. )

Rite Aid Trip 5/31

Today at Rite Aid I scored some awesome deals


Spend $50 on Olay Regenerist Products and get:
$ 20 olay Mail in rebate
$ 25 Rite aid gift card using SRC
$ 5 Rite Aid gift card for using your wellness card using SRC
and Rumor has it that is an additional $12 olay rebate which if I can get would make this a $12 Money Maker!
By the way- The Olay Regenerist products are BOGO 50% this week- so I scored 5 products for the 50 dollars.

Total: + $12 Money Maker

Coppertone sunscreen on sale- 8.99
$2 off coupon in weekly ad
$3 off coupon on Video Value
YOU CAN STACK THEM!
total: $4.00

Sally Hansen Nail polish-$3.00
BOGO- used two $.50 off coupons
total: 2 for $2 or $1 each

Sally Hansen Nail treatments and Clear Coats- btw $3 and $4
$3.00 SRC wyb 2
(picked two that were priced a little over 3 each)
Used 2 $1.00 off Sally Hansen Nail treatments
Total:$ 2.00


TOTAL after rebates and coupons: Made $ 4.00