Friday, September 23, 2011

Fiber One 80 Calorie Cereal Review/Giveaway Ends 9/25!!


Cereal is a HUGE staple in our house. Although both my husband and I tend to like the "junk food" cereals a lot since our kids came along we have been doing our best to eat better and try to set a better example for them. That is why I was super stoked when I got the email telling me about the NEW Fiber One 80 calorie cereal. Each crunchy wheat and corn puff square in every bowl of Fiber One 80 Calories cereal has a light honey flavor – a delicious way to start your day. Fiber helps satisfy your hunger and helps you feel full, making it a great tool to help manage your weight.

  • With 40 percent of the Daily Value of fiber in one 80 calorie serving, Fiber One 80 Calories cereal can help curb your hunger, which can help you stick to your weight loss plan.
  • With great-tasting Fiber One 80 Calories cereal, there is a new breakfast option that helps you feel satisfied without sacrificing flavor!
Are you hungry yet? If so, look for new Fiber One 80 Calories cereal on grocer’s shelves now! Visit http://www.fiberone.com/ for great information on healthy living and coupons for new products. Also, be sure to check out the Fiber One Facebook page and get involved in the conversation.

Your prize pack will contain:


  • 1 box of Fiber One 80 Calories Cereal



  • 1 sensor pedometer with USB connector to chart walking progress



  • 1 neoprene iPod/smartphone holder with armstrap







  • I received the item I reviewed in this post to write this review at no charge. My opinions remain my own. Fiber One 80 Calories cereal, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark

    Wednesday, September 21, 2011

    My Publix Trip 9-21 Saved 39 percent

    Ugh I really dread going grocery shopping anymore because my savings is not like it use to be! But we gotta eat! I actually planned this trip around meals we are going to eat so I think that contributed a lot to my OOP plus my husband asked for Steak-Umms and I wanted Caprese Salad- Those two meals a lone were about $20. Awhile back I received a full size bottle of the new Downy Unstopables and I REALLY liked it! I couldn't bring myself to pay $7.99 a bottle for it so when I saw it on sale for $5.99 today I decided to buy it! The one thing that was nice about this trip is that I think I bought a lot healthier foods and not so much prepackaged junk foods. Much of the stuff was either fresh, all natural or organic- that makes me feel a little better about spending more BUT not much- LOL =)



    Item Purchased
    Quantity
    Individual Price
    Total Before Coupons
    Coupon Total
    Price After Coupons
    Boston Butt
    1
    $9.13
    $9.13

    $9.13
    Ground Beef
    1
    $4.01
    $4.01

    $4.01
    Whole Grain Sticks
    1
    $2.50
    $2.50

    $2.50
    Steak-Umm Steaks
    1
    $6.99
    $6.99

    $6.99
    Country Crock
    2
    $1.34
    $2.69
    $.80
    $1.89
    Publix Corn
    1
    $.99
    $.99

    $.99
    Honey Wheat Bread
    1
    $1.89
    $1.89

    $1.89
    Larabar
    4
    $1.25
    $5.00
    $2.00
    $3.00
    Honey Grahams
    2
    $2.10
    $4.19
    $2.00
    $2.19
    Vegetable Oil
    1
    $2.59
    $2.59

    $2.59
    Downy Unstopables
    1
    $5.99
    $5.99

    $5.99
    Publix Ziploc Bags
    1
    $2.99
    $2.99

    $2.99
    Old Bay
    2
    $2.15
    $4.29

    $4.29
    Publix Eggs
    1
    $1.69
    $1.69

    $1.69
    Fresh Mozzarella
    1
    $4.99
    $4.99

    $4.99
    Cascadian Farms Granola
    2
    $2.99
    $5.98
    $4.00
    $1.98
    Rotel
    2
    $1.00
    $2.00

    $2.00
    Sponges
    1
    $1.59
    $1.59

    $1.59
    Milk
    1
    $3.89
    $3.89

    $3.89
    Onions
    1
    $.99
    $.99

    $.99
    Green Peppers
    1
    $.99
    $.99

    $.99
    Zoo Pals
    1
    $2.00
    $2.00

    $2.00
    Del Monte
    4
    $1.50
    $6.00
    $3.00
    $3.00
    Vans Waffles
    2
    $1.50
    $2.99
    $1.00
    $1.99
    Yobaby Yogurt
    2
    $2.50
    $5.00
    $1.50
    $3.50
    Musselman Applesauce
    1
    $1.20
    $1.20

    $1.20
    Publix Canola Spray
    1
    $2.69
    $2.69
    $2.69
    FREE
    Pam  Spray
    1
    $3.29
    $3.29

    $3.29
    Publix Ricotta
    1
    $2.49
    $2.49

    $2.49
    Hoagie Rolls
    1
    $2.49
    $2.49

    $2.49
    Eggplant
    1
    $2.07
    $2.07

    $2.07
    Happy Baby Pouch
    4
    $.89
    $3.56

    $3.56
    Apples 3lbs
    1
    $3.99
    $3.99

    $3.99
    Tomatoes
    1
    $2.51
    $2.51

    $2.51
    Basil
    1
    $1.99
    $1.99

    $1.99
    Raisins
    1
    $1.79
    $1.79

    $1.79
    Okra
    1
    $1.43
    $1.43

    $1.43
    Winn Dixie Coupon
    1


    $5.00

    Total Before Coupons and Sales
    $158.89

    Total After Coupons and Sales
    $98.62

    Total Savings $
    $60.27

    Total Savings %
    39%

    Tuesday, September 20, 2011

    Talk To Me Tuesday!

    Yay! I am glad I have gotten back on track emailing companies! I'm telling you it really pays off sometimes! Now if only I could get back on track working on my blog all the time- it seems now that I am done with school I have less time for blogging--- how is that possible? ANYWAY! Send those emails!!

    Have you been keeping up with your emails? Are there any companies that have surprised you with their response!? Remember by us sharing our feedback we are not only helping these companies with valuable information on their products but we might just end up with a nice surprise in the mailbox!! If you don't know what Talk To Me Tuesday is all about go here to read.

    This week we will be emailing:

    Purex
    Gain
    Tervis Tumbler


    Here is a list of companies we have emailed so far and their response:

    Kraft - (compliment) Thank You email
    Jimmy Dean- (compliment) Free Coupon for any product up to $6.99
    Bertolli- (complaint) Free Coupon for any product up to $5.00
    Quaker - (compliment) 2 Free Coupon for any products up to $4.50
    Kellogg's - (compliment) 1 Free Coupon for any product up to $5.00
    McCormick-(compliment) Free Coupon for any McCormick product up to $1.50 & $.75 off Grill Mates
    Burts Bees- (complaint) Huge bottle of Baby Bee Shampoo and Wash
    Doritos (compliment) Thank You email
    Aquafresh- (compliment) Thank You email & various coupons
    Colgate   (compliment) Thank You email
    Cajun Injector (complaint) TWO deluxe injectors and coupons
    Pillsbury Sweet Moments  (compliment) Thank You email
    Applebees- no response
    Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - (compliment) no response
    Rain-X-  (compliment) no response
    Ortho Home Defense - (compliment) no response
    Whirlpool- (compliment) no response
    Finish- no response (compliment)
    Diet Coke - (compliment) no response
    Viva Paper Towels -  (compliment) $5 Coupon & $3 coupon off ANY Kimberly Clark product
    Caffe Nero- (compliment) no response
    Rapala -(complaint) told us to return the product to them with original packaging
    Happy Baby Foods - (compliment) thank you email
    Duracell - (complaint) no response
    Plum Organics- (compliment) Thank You email, coupons
    DiGiorno-(complaint) FREE product coupon
    JoS. A. Bank - (compliment) no response
    Lawry's - no response
    Boogie Wipes - (compliment) FREE pack of Boogie Wipes!!
    Delsym-no response
    Chicken Kitchen- (complaint) FREE meal
    Kingsford- (compliment) Thank You email
    Philadelphia Cooking Cream  - no response
    Starbucks Bottled Frappuccino (compliment) FREE 4-pack coupon
    Stouffers (compliment) Request to share my comment on their website
    Pampers Wipes  (suggestion) $3.00 Coupon off ANY Pampers wipes
    Baby Mum Mum- (compliment) thank you email
    Earth's Best - no response
    Annie's - thank you email
    Haverty's thank you email
    Guardsman thank you email
    First Response - (complaint) FREE coupon good for ANY First Response product up to $34
    Bounty- (compliment) BOGO coupon
    Pop Tarts  - Thank you email
    Diaper Genie- (compliment) (2) FREE refill coupons
    TG Lee Dairy- (compliment) FREE milk coupon!
    Huggies- (complaint)
    White House Applesauce (compliment)
    Vlasic Products (compliment)
    Publix (complaint)
    Chiquita (complaint)
    Similac (compliment)
    Downy (compliment)