Rant of the Day

If you have nothing nice to say then don't say anything at all. 

I know we've all heard this as a child growing up but it is so true. Not just because you may or may not hurt my feelings but more so - I don't want you to rain on my parade. I like to think of myself as an upbeat, happy go lucky person who tries to find the silver lining in any situation. So when you come waltzing into my life with your crappy attitude I want no part of it.  I don't have the will power to keep from stooping to your level. So do me a favor leave it at home or don't come around - it is as easy as that.

Family, Family & More Family

This is my favorite time of the year. My brother and his family come into town for a few weeks and normal life seems to disappear.  What it is replaced with is no sleep, drinking, and drama - always a welcome break from my normal, mundane life. They are driving in from their new digs on Friday and our annual 4th of July picnic starts at Noon the next day. This means spending most of the evening and into the night at my Mom's house Friday, only to run home grab a couple hours of sleep and return in the morning to prepare for the party. I complain, because well...that's what I'm supposed to do but this is definitely the time of the year that I look forward to the most.

David has been practicing all of his cousin's names for the past week. He picks up this picture:

And one by one he'll go through the faces...Oooonnn, llllaaannaa, ehaan. It may be one of the cutest things ever! But of course he's the cutest as I'm sure you are all aware :)

I'll try my hardest to update during their trip here and takes tons of pictures. I'm finding I'm not as good at remembering to take pictures as I thought I was!

Rite Aid 7/3 Preview & Scenario

A couple of sales I'm interested in for Sunday:

Crest Pro Health Rinse - $4.99
$4.50 Single Check Rebate (Limit 1)
-$0.75/1 Crest Rinse (7/3 P&G)
-$2/1 Crest Rinse 946ml+ (6/5 P&G)
Final Price - $1.51 MM


Crest Toothpaste - $2.57
Buy 1, Receive $2 Up+ (Limit 2)
-$1/2 Crest Toothpaste (6/5 P&G)
-$0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste (7/3 P&G)
Final Price - $0.18 MM


Gillette Body Wash - 2/$8.00
Buy 2, Receive $2 Up+ (Limit 3)
B1G1 Gillette Body Wash (6/5 P&G)
-$1/1 Gillette Body Wash (7/3 P&G)
Final Price - $0.50 each wyb 2


Pantene Products - 2/$7.00
Buy 2, Receive $2 Up+ (Limit 2)
-$3/2 Pantene Products (6/19 SS)
Final Price - $1.00 each

John Frieda Select Products - B1G1 @ 50%
Buy 2, Receive $5 Up+ (Limit 3)
-$2/1 John Frieda Products (6/5 SS)
-or-
-$5/1 John Frieda Full Repair (6/5 SS)
Final Price - Varies

My Scenario:
(1) Crest Pro Health Rinse
(2) Crest Toothpaste
(2) John Frieda Shampoo/Conditioner (I Need to Double Check Price)
(2) Pantene Shampoo/Conditoner

(1) -$2/1 Crest Rinse
(2) -$0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste
(2) -$2/1 John Frieda Product
(1) -$3/2 Pantene Products

Use $5/$25 Wellness+ Coupon
Use $11.68 in Up+ Rewards

Total Before Savings ~ $40.21
Total OOP: $2.10
Up+ Rewards: $11.00
Rebate: $4.50

$1.72 MM for this transaction!