NOVEMBER challenge: Living Off Of Your Stockpile. WINNERS in post 1088

[kandpsmom]

Thanks Kandpsmom I'll toss it. I did sign up for Emfamil thats why I got some cans. I've been receiving from Aug-sep-oct-nov-like 3*5 each and I had used them all up They are really help saving.

I did got one coupon from good start not check so I think I sign up after my baby born.

Do you switch from different brands? I have a few check friends roak like good start and similac but I haven't bought yet. If I use up all the check I been given I think I will be cover.

Thanks again

Phin

I personally never switched from brand to brand but I had a few friends who did. I think it's ok as long as it's the same type of formula - w/ iron, lactose free,etc. Also as my babies got older they used less as they were eating more food. Around 10-11 months I started adding a little whole milk and less formula. Started with like 1/4 milk and 3/4 formula to a bottle and slowly worked up.

[mommy22girls]

Thanks Kandpsmom I'll toss it. I did sign up for Emfamil thats why I got some cans. I've been receiving from Aug-sep-oct-nov-like 3*5 each and I had used them all up They are really help saving.

I did got one coupon from good start not check so I think I sign up after my baby born.

Do you switch from different brands? I have a few check friends roak like good start and similac but I haven't bought yet. If I use up all the check I been given I think I will be cover.

Thanks again

Phin

With my second who is currently still on formula (9 months, only 3 more until no more!) I swtitch to whatever is cheapest in the basic type because she doesn't have any problems with it. My oldest had to be on sensitive and we used Parent's Choice and then Member's Mark. It all depends on how your kid tolerates it. Some kids can only be on Similac or Enfamil even the generics cause a problem.

[cjpsmom]

Sorry y'all, it's been a little crazy here lately. As I said before the Lord has blessed us with work this past week so I've been busy at work and on the home front, my father is not doing well again. He's been dealing with health issues since April and he hasn't been doing well this past week again. Please keep my father in your prayers.
Now, spending-spending-spending. What more is there to say except the amounts.
Harveys
11/12-$1.60
11/17-$10.84
Walgreens
11/18-$.68 <10%
Publix
Trans 1-3 totalled $13.41 (will submit for $15 worth SC rebates)
Trans 4 $8.26 (I know this is high but I picked up 8-6pk 24oz Dews for this-so I'm stoked!)
Trans 5-$23.50 (here I had 3 #'s gr chk, 12 pk TP (2), 8-Mc gravy, 5-ST Stuffing, 2-D battery 4 pks, 2-Lysol TB clnr and 2-Tylenol. 53%)
Rebates Rec $2.00
TOTAL FOR NOV $101.35 :sad: Man this climbed really quick.

Okay gals, whoever is hoggin' the rebate fairy, LET HER GO!!!!
OR ELSE!!!!!!!
Back to work I go ladies, y'all have a grand day.

[cjpsmom]

Anyone is a formula expert mom? My son is 7 months old and I started to supplement him some formula.

I got a parent choice sample and its one day supply. Its just past its expiration date on Nov 4th 2009 can I still use this?

I don't have many formula stash just yet. but he will be having formula till he is one so its like less than 5 months to go. I have 4 of 12.5 oz and 1 of 24 oz emfamil so all together equal 6 small 12.5 oz cans.

he almost finish 1 can within a week so a few days left for that can.

Should I be worried to stock on formula ? or just get deals as it goes?



TIA

Phin

My two cents......
I had some when DS was using it that was past the exp date and ask Dr about it-she said it was just a guideline for the company on shelf time. I used it a couple of months past the date with no probs what so ever. As far as brand-I was like another poster here (sorry, forgot who posted it), I used whatever was cheapest. DS has a rock hard stomach so nothing really disagreed with him. I did use the powder mix though. Hope this helps Phin.

[jenrose]

Just a suggestion for you on formula. If you are going to switch brands mix the new brand and the old brand first to ease the change.

Also when you take LO in for checkups ask the DR if they have any formula samples. I got some every checkup for DS wich cut the amount I had to buy almost in half. One time they were out of all the 'normal' kind but had a ton of the sensitive or something like that and they gave me a case of the samples (like 6 small cans I think). It was a big blessing on the pocket book.

[phinphana]

Thanks all for good advices. I might try to switch to see if he is tolerant then if its a go I will buy more.

He doing pretty good though so far.

I have 5 can of Enfamil ready to drink ones as well . I am currently use the powder though .

sorry to posts too many on this topic.

Thanks all again

Phin

[cody82414]

stockpile items sold to Mom
lunch out while wasting time between DS2's Doctor appointments:sad:

new total is $9.49

[vickib50]

Just thought I'd better check in. Haven't spent any more money. Used a bit of rebate money and a lot of coupons. I'm still at $20.79 for the month. I ate breakfast out yesterday, but, my mom paid for it.

My dad has pancreatic cancer. He has been through so much in the past 9 months. It's looking good. He's gained back almost 20 pounds that he lost when he first got sick. He had another scan yesterday and we see the oncologist on Monday to see what's going on. He's only 78 years old. I say "only" because my grandfather just died last year at 99.

I know this is off-topic, but, your prayers are appreciated.

[cjpsmom]

stockpile items sold to Mom
lunch out while wasting time between DS2's Doctor appointments:sad:

new total is $9.49

First, I hope DS2 is alright.
Second, Good golly woman-you stocked mom up, didn't ya?

[cody82414]

First, I hope DS2 is alright.
Second, Good golly woman-you stocked mom up, didn't ya?

Yes, Mom is very pleased. I knew she would want all that Snuggle

I got $8.00 cash in the mail todayso I am almost back to 0.00.
Just in time for Black Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday.........