I am scaling back on my CVS purchases; however, this particular week had some items that we like to purchase/use on sale and it was a perfect storm of coupon matching. Here is the breakdown:

3 boxes of Cool Touch Kleenex (LB likes these--bought them on a previous CVS trip): 50 cents per box

6 boxes of Wheat Thins: 83 cents per box

2 packs of Valentine's Kisses: $1 per pack

2 bags of Kettle chips: 65 cents per bag

I also purchased a loaf of wheat bread because LB doesn't like the Brownberry Oatnut I got on sale (I happen to like it, but oh well). I used the bread to make grilled cheese sandwiches with the homemade turkey soup stashed in our freezer. Background story on the soup: when I first started this couponing endeavor, it was around Thanksgiving and Turkeys were delightfully on sale. I bought one for around $5 with my coupons and froze it. I figured it would eventually come in handy as a cheap meat option. My mom soon after found out her markers were super high and that she would have to go back on chemo. Because she gets super nauseous, I decided that turkey soup might be a good food option for her, so over winter break, I cooked the turkey and made the soup. I froze a container for us and am pleasantly surprised to say it was REALLY good. I do need to figure out a better way of noodling the soup as the frozen noodles became soggy upon reheating. LB said he liked them as it kind of had a dumpling effect.

In any event, checked the ads for our local grocery stores this week and the only really decent deal going on is Tide at Jewel for $4.99 per bottle if you buy two with coupon. I have a bunch of $2 off Tide coupons, so will buy two for $2.99 a piece. I will also hit up our local fruit/veggie market for some cheap produce for next week's lunches and dinners. We've got rice, pasta and potatoes. Life is good