Shopping, Dinner, etc.

We have company arriving this afternoon. They will be here most of the week. So I got  my shopping for the week done this morning. This is what I purchased:

Rite Aid( done in two separate transactions to be able to use Up Rewards):

1 Bag Planters Almonds- Used Free MQ = Free

1 Glade - $1.00 - Used Free MQ = Free

3 Bags of  PF Milano Cookies - $1.00 each - 20% Discount = $.80 each - Used  $ 1.00/1 MQ = All Free

2 Covergirl Natural Luxe Foundation - on B1G150% off = one was $ 13.99 and one was $ 6.99 = $20.98 - Used (2) $5.00 MQ = $ 15.98 for both

1 Excedrin - $1.99 - $1.00 MQ and $ 1.00 RA VVQ  = Made $ .01 and I received $ 1.00 Up Reward

1 Zantac -$ 8.99 - Used $ 5.00/1 IPQ - Used $ 2.00 RA VVQ  = $ 1.99 and I received $ 2.00 UP Reward

1 BenGay - $ 5.49 - Used $ 3.00 MQ and $ 1.00 RA VV Cpn = $ 1.49

1  Veet - $8.99 - Used 20% discount = $ 7.19 -  Used $ 2.00 IPQ & $ 1.00 RA VVQ & $ 2.00 In Ad Cpn = $ 2.19 and I received a $ 1.00 Up Reward

6 Wheat Thins - $ 1.00 each - $ 1./2 MQ's = $ .50 each or $ 3.00

2 - 6 pack Lance Crackers -$ 1.00 each - Used $ 1./1 IPQ's = Free

3 Boxes PF Milano Cookies - $ 1.00 each - Used $ 1./1 MQ's = Free

Used $7.00 in Up Rewards

Total OOP was $20.01 and I have a $ 1.00 UP Reward leftover.


Tops:

2 Budweiser BBQ Sauce - $2.00 each = $ 4.00 and I received a Catalina for $ 2.50 OYNO

2 Bar S Turkey Hot Dogs - $ 1.00 each - Used $1./2 MQ = $ .50 each

4 Crystal Light - $ 2.50 each = $ 10.00 - Used (4) $1.00/1 MQ's = $ 6.00 or $ 1.50 each

8 Bailey's Creamers - $ 2.19 each - Used $ 1./1 MQ's = $ 1.19 each or $ 9.52 for all

2 Pillsbury Brownies Mixes - $ 1.25 each - Used $ .50/1  IPQ's Doubled = $ .25 each

4 Athenos Greek Yogurts - $ 1.00 each = $ 4.00 - Used $ 1./2 IPQ's = $2.00 or $ .50 each

1 Santa Cruz Lemonade - $ 1.50 - Used $ .75/1 IPQ Doubled = Free

3 Bags Chex Mix - $ 1.00 each - Used $ .50/1 IPQ's Doubled = Free

Total OOP was $ 23.26 and I have the $ 2.50 Catalina good on my next order.

Analysis:  Since we are having company, I got some snacks and cookies. The Covergirl was desperately needed and I love this kind. In my 60+ years, this is the best foundation I have ever used.  I thought the Crystal Light was $3.00 each but they rang up at $2.50 so I was thrilled. DH loves this. He also loves the Bailey's Creamers so I am stocking. 

DH wanted to grill these pork loins for dinner for our company so I purchased them last week out of our entertainment budget. I have had them marinating all night and all day today. DH will baste them with the marinade while he grills them. This is the best pork recipe that I have ever had so I am sharing it:

3 Tbsp. Light Soy Sauce
3 Tbsp. Dark Soy Sauce
3 Tbsp. Oyster Sauce
3 Tbsp. Honey
1/2 Tsp. Five Spice Powder
2 Tbsp. Chinese Wine
3 Tbsp. Hoisin Sauce
1 Pinch of Black Pepper

Mix together and marinate overnight. Baste with marinade on grill or you can cook it in the oven at 450 for 30-35 minutes.

I made a double  batch because of the two pork loins. We will be serving this with corn on the cob and applesauce.

Lastly, I couldn't resist showing you one of our beautiful gardens that DH maintains.

I don't know how much time I will have to post until my company leaves. So I will be on vacation until at least Friday. If I get time to post I will but no promises. All of you have a great money saving week.