Fun movies and saving $$$

We've rented a couple of really cute family movies that I can highly recommend. First, Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler. Really cute and not at all "Adam Sandler" gross. Second, Hotel for Dogs. Really, really cute. Even makes you tear up at the end - please note if you are prego (Robyn!). They were really good. Our boys kind of stayed with it but they aren't animated so their attention kind of waxed and waned.

OK, now on to saving moolaa! I've been really trying to up our food storage and save money wherever I can to build up that all important rainy-day fund so I've been paying particular attention to the flyers and coupons that come in the Sunday and Wednesday papers. I can scan through the ads and make a mental note of good deals then scan the coupons for any that will add to that deal. Then I make my list, take the flyers and head to Walmart! I know that Walmart isn't always everyone's favorite place to go, but they will honor any advertised price if it beats theirs. So, for example, the other day there was an in-store Walgreen's coupon for Scott fresh wipes for $1.99 and you could buy up to three. Then there was a manufacturer's coupon for $.50 off two, so I got my fresh wipes for the boys bathroom for $1.75 a box. They are normally like $3.50 and I am paranoid about making sure bums are clean so I will help with a wet wipe. Now I don't have too and they are flushable! Maybe that is a gross example, but it was the best saving of the day. Also, Fred Meyer had Big G cereal on sale for $1.99 a box. Got a ton of that. You just have to make sure you get what is in the picture or that the ad specifically states sizes and kinds.

Oh, also pay attention to your cashier. Try to get one you've seen there or looks friendly and competent. That makes a huge difference in getting through the line smoothly. I've had one lady who was really fast and great and then the next time I wasn't paying attention and ended up with a trainee who had to run everything past her shift manager. That always makes me feel awkward, like they think I'm trying to pull a fast one on them. And I've found if the store coupon says like $1 off whatever, they don't honor that. It has to have a specific price on it.

Anyway, I honestly think I saved about $25 the other day and I didn't have to run all over town, which still made the over-scrutiny worth it.

Hope you all are having a great day!!