These are a Few of my (least) Favorite Things

Today I got around to running some errands that I just dread. I dropped off two suit jackets at the dry cleaner - I usually use Dryel but these needed a good pressing. I can hardly wait to see the bill (not!). Then I dropped off a bunch of recycling at the town's center and donated some clothes while I was at it. I don't mind doing this, its just out of the way so I wait until I have a good pile to bring over. Then it was time for a long overdue hair cut. I don't mind the actual cutting of my hair, but I'm not wild about sitting there making small talk with someone I don't know trying to find something to look at other than my reflection in the mirror. Its just uncomfortable. I really liked the stylist today though, she did a great job. She put a glaze on my hair to cover the blond highlights that I'm growing out and now the color looks even all over. I love the way it came out and my hair feels healthy again. Its getting pretty long and the ends were terrible. Its nice to get back to my natural color and be a brunette again. Finally, I got my car washed. I am terrible with car washes. I probably haven't had it washed since last winter. I hate going! My windows were already grimy with salt (its only January 9!) and it was getting hard to see, so I had to go. Then when all those yucky errands were done, I did some fun stuff... ShopRite

• 6 Ronzoni's $0.59 each
• Total was $3.49 after $0.05 bag discount

Walgreens - hit up a bunch of stores to use up the last bunch of Bayer coupons I had. I'm also starting to use the rewards now, so I don't have to rush to use them later on. I wish you had more time than 2 weeks.

• 3 Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber Refills - clearanced to $0.90 each, will submit for $5 SC Johnson rebate (WYB 3, Limit 3 offers per household) = $2.30 profit
• 6 Whiskas Temptations cat treats two for $4 (Mega Saver so the prices are all wonky), used three $1 off 2 coupons (12/6 RP) = $9 or $1.50 each
• $15 TGIF gift card
• First three Twilight books $7.99 each - just realized I bought two of the first book, so I'll have to return that. I really thought I had picked up a copy of the first three! Duh!
• Used four $5 RR's and four $6 RR's, total was $4.38

At another store I burned some more RR's. Sometimes its fun to just "shop"

• 2 Whiskas Temptations cat treats two for $4 (Mega Saver so the prices are all wonky), used $1 off 2 coupon (12/6 RP) = $3 or $1.50 each
• $15 Wendy's gift card
• Ice Cube Tray $2.79
• 2 Walgreens napkins $2.49 each
• Kitty laser toy $4.99
• Used six $5 RR's, total was $1.59

Now for the been-there, done-that transaction - did this twice

• Bayer Breeze 2 Blood Glucose Meter $14.99, used freebie coupon (10/25 RP) and got back $5 RR = $5 profit
• Bayer Contour Blood Glucose Meter $14.99, use freebie coupon (10/25 RP) and get back $5 RR = $5 profit
• One a Day Women's Active Mind & Body Vitamins (50 ct) or regular variety (100 ct) $6.99, used $1 coupon (10/25 RP - $2 Q in 1/3 SS) and got back $6 RR for buying three Bayer items = FREE/$0.01 profit *$10.01 profit all together for Bayer items
• 3 Ramen noodles three for $1
• Used three $2 RR's, total was $0.99

Isn't this adorable? I have a laser that I use to play with my kitties but the one my sister uses died. I figured Bootz and Freckles would love this one.

"YEAH! LASER TOYS ROCK!"