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What a thrifty day I had yesterday. Here are the details:
It started off at the gas station. How do I save at the gas station? Well, I went to the Shell and used my Bi Lo Fuel Perks. I had .90 in fuel perks. So, I saved $12.84 when I filled up. Then, I got a free 24 oz coke zero when I took my receipt inside and showed I had bought at least 10 gallons of gas. Read the signs at the station when you pump--that's how I found out about the coke deal.
It continued at CVS:
Got 2 pantene shampoos and 2 pantene conditioners
Got 2 20 oz diet cokes
Paid: $6.86 and have $6.99 extra care bucks to spend
**remember to take your green bag tag with you. every 4th time you scan it and bring your own bag, you get $1 extra care buck**
It then continued at Target:
Towel Ring: was $9.99, got it for free
Toilet Paper Holder: was $11.99, got it for $1.99
Paid: $2.12
How? Pay attention to the Target printable coupons on their site. They release them every Sunday, and the good ones go fast. You can print two a piece, and the expiration dates are very generous. So, I had printed two coupons for $10 off any bathroom fixture. No exclusions or specifications. I also have some apparel coupons that I like to pair with clearance items.
I was having so much fun, I continued my day of savings at Rite Aid where I got...
2 packs of Western Grill dog treats (normally $8.99 a piece!)
1 box of Samy Foam hair color (normally $8.99)
1 30 count box of Zantac (normally $7.99)
I paid $11.72 for $35 worth of merchandise, and it's all stuff that we need and use. PLUS, I left with $7 in Up Rewards to use on my next purchase. So, I actually got the merchandise for $4.72 factoring on the rewards. How great is that??
I was on a roll yesterday! I met one of my dear friends who I don't see enough anymore at Tsunami for dinner. Why Tsunami? Because we went to restaurant.com and picked them. I had a promo code, so we got a $25 certificate for $6. With the certificate, you have to buy $40 worth of food and drinks and 18% gratuity is automatically figured in on the total before the certificate. So, you get $40 worth of food for $21 (factoring in the $6 we paid for the certificate). We got two appetizers, sushi and one hibachi steak entree. We did go a little over the $40, so we each spent $14.74, including the tip. Awesome! This is the second time I have bought a certificate from restaurant.com, and I have not been disappointed! And, I just learned that if you buy one and the restaurant goes out of business, they will give you credit!
On a side note, the food was great! The pot stickers and spinach cheese sticks were a-m-a-z-i-n-g. I can't believe the times I spent in that place when it was a bar. After a table of about 30 people came in, we were ignored. It took almost an hour to get our check because our waitress thought we had already paid. The only other issue I had was with the bathrooms. They were bar bathrooms that had never been remodeled. The toilet was crooked, and the smell was awful. Other than that, it was a great experience with a great friend!
Puppies
I did get home late last night, and that throws Laci and Belle totally off of their schedule. After I got out of the shower, this is what I found...they had put themselves to bed. Hint, hint! But, that didn't last long because we had TERRIBLE thunderstorms that scared me to death until 2 this morning. They used to not bother Belle, but as she has gotten older, they terrify her. She was shaking and panting and wanting to be in our laps. She paced back and forth, too. Needless to say, Laci nor I got much sleep. Then, they would not get up this morning when it was time to go out. I had to MAKE them get up and out of bed. haha!
Ponderings
I was pondering something my husband said last night. I was trying on outfits for the Keith Urban concert tomorrow night (yay) for him, and he did not like the outfit I loved. Why? Because it was jean shorts, and he said jean shorts were ugly and not in style. I started wondering if he was right and if I totally missed the style bus this summer. But, jean shorts are everywhere in stores. So, I did a little scientific and highly accurate research on google :). Turns out, jean shorts are totally out for men (thank goodness!!!), but they were all over the 2011 spring "must have" lists for the summer. So, must I say it? Yeah, I think so....I was right! What do you think about jean shorts for women?
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