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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Farm Fresh Deals of the Week 3/10-3/16
Happy Savings!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Info for The Hampton Roads Show 3/9
Today we're doing something a little different. I want to show you some ideas for $5.00 dinners. The one thing you must understand is that this takes some planning. It means taking advantage of deals that you see to put them in the pantry for later. I looked in the pantry and freezer and came up with 6 meals that I could prepare with some additional ingredients from the store.
Stay with me while I explain what I did. Although my stockpile has a lot more in it, I only assumed that I had a few things. I really wanted to put myself in the shoes of someone who doesn't use coupons to an extreme like I do or who has a few things, but not a lot.
Here are the things that I found in my fridge and pantry (that I thought some people might have on hand):
Pasta (Free)
Pasta Sauce ($0.40)
Whole Chicken ($2.92) on sale for $0.59/lb 2 weeks ago
Eggs ($1.98)
Pancake Mix ($0.70)
Salsa ($0.50)
Onions
Carrots
Celery
Apples
Grapes
Although I put some prices by the products, I am not counting them in my budget for this week because I bought them in the past. Below are the meals that I am proposing for this week. Then I will share the grocery list and the prices I paid without using coupons at Walmart. Some of these things maybe cheaper while on sale at other stores.
Chicken Enchiladas, rice, beans, salad
Sloppy Joes with ground turkey, whole grain buns, broccoli, and apple slices
Spaghetti with ground turkey, salad, bread
Chicken and Rice Soup, green beans, corn bread muffins
Breakfast for Dinner: Eggs, pancakes, sausage, and grapes
Chicken and cheese quesadillas, rice, beans, and salad
Breakstone Reduced Fat Sour Creams 16oz $1.38
French Bread from the deli $1.50
Arnold Multi-Grain Sandwich Thins $2.50
Flour Tortillas 20ct. $1.78
Great Value Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup $1.08
Manwich $1.00
Jiffy Cornbread Muffin Mix $0.43x2 = $0.86
1lb. of pinto beans $1.00
1lb. of brown rice $0.78x2
Great Value Pancake Mix Pouch $0.50x2 = $1.00
Great Value Shredded Cheese $1.96x2 = $3.92
Great Value Frozen Green Beans $0.96
Great Value Frozen Broccoli $0.96
Jimmy Dean Sausage Roll $2.50
Shady Brook Farms Ground Turkey Roll 1lb. $1.96x2 = $3.92
Lettuce $1.48
Cucumbers $0.88x2 = $1.76
Tomatoes $1.78/lb I bought 4 = $1.82
After tax, I paid $31.72.
Now, let me add this: I actually had pancake mix, cucumbers, tomatoes, Green beans, broccoli, Shredded Cheese, Manwich, bread from the deli, bacon (which I can use instead of sausage) and sour cream as well. If I had planned based on what I actually had, I would have only paid $13.73 after tax. I would have more than cut my bill in half!
One key to my success: I used a whole chicken that was on sale for $0.59/lb. I am going to get 3 meals from that chicken that cost only $2.92. That's less than $1.00 per meal for the meat! I will also use the broth for the soup as well.
One incredible resource is All Recipes. It's an online recipe source. My favorite feature has become the recipe search by ingredients. You can actually put in the ingredients you have and the ingredients you don't want, and it will pull up recipes! It really comes in handy when I look in the pantry and somehow end up in the black hole of "What can I fix for supper?"
Do you have some $5.00 Meal ideas? Let me know, and I can post them!
Happy Savings!
Stay with me while I explain what I did. Although my stockpile has a lot more in it, I only assumed that I had a few things. I really wanted to put myself in the shoes of someone who doesn't use coupons to an extreme like I do or who has a few things, but not a lot.
Here are the things that I found in my fridge and pantry (that I thought some people might have on hand):
Pasta (Free)
Pasta Sauce ($0.40)
Whole Chicken ($2.92) on sale for $0.59/lb 2 weeks ago
Eggs ($1.98)
Pancake Mix ($0.70)
Salsa ($0.50)
Onions
Carrots
Celery
Apples
Grapes
Although I put some prices by the products, I am not counting them in my budget for this week because I bought them in the past. Below are the meals that I am proposing for this week. Then I will share the grocery list and the prices I paid without using coupons at Walmart. Some of these things maybe cheaper while on sale at other stores.
Chicken Enchiladas, rice, beans, salad
Sloppy Joes with ground turkey, whole grain buns, broccoli, and apple slices
Spaghetti with ground turkey, salad, bread
Chicken and Rice Soup, green beans, corn bread muffins
Breakfast for Dinner: Eggs, pancakes, sausage, and grapes
Chicken and cheese quesadillas, rice, beans, and salad
Breakstone Reduced Fat Sour Creams 16oz $1.38
French Bread from the deli $1.50
Arnold Multi-Grain Sandwich Thins $2.50
Flour Tortillas 20ct. $1.78
Great Value Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup $1.08
Manwich $1.00
Jiffy Cornbread Muffin Mix $0.43x2 = $0.86
1lb. of pinto beans $1.00
1lb. of brown rice $0.78x2
Great Value Pancake Mix Pouch $0.50x2 = $1.00
Great Value Shredded Cheese $1.96x2 = $3.92
Great Value Frozen Green Beans $0.96
Great Value Frozen Broccoli $0.96
Jimmy Dean Sausage Roll $2.50
Shady Brook Farms Ground Turkey Roll 1lb. $1.96x2 = $3.92
Lettuce $1.48
Cucumbers $0.88x2 = $1.76
Tomatoes $1.78/lb I bought 4 = $1.82
After tax, I paid $31.72.
Now, let me add this: I actually had pancake mix, cucumbers, tomatoes, Green beans, broccoli, Shredded Cheese, Manwich, bread from the deli, bacon (which I can use instead of sausage) and sour cream as well. If I had planned based on what I actually had, I would have only paid $13.73 after tax. I would have more than cut my bill in half!
One key to my success: I used a whole chicken that was on sale for $0.59/lb. I am going to get 3 meals from that chicken that cost only $2.92. That's less than $1.00 per meal for the meat! I will also use the broth for the soup as well.
One incredible resource is All Recipes. It's an online recipe source. My favorite feature has become the recipe search by ingredients. You can actually put in the ingredients you have and the ingredients you don't want, and it will pull up recipes! It really comes in handy when I look in the pantry and somehow end up in the black hole of "What can I fix for supper?"
Do you have some $5.00 Meal ideas? Let me know, and I can post them!
Happy Savings!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Farm Fresh Deals of the Week 3/3-3/9
Happy Savings!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Info for The Hampton Roads Show 3/2
This is a GREAT week to be shopping at Walgreens! I was able to get about $80 worth of products for only $7.00 (after one $7.00 rebate comes back). Here are the deals I was able to get!
~Renpure Shampoo or Conditioner on sale buy one get one free $6.99/2
There is a TRY ME FREE Rebate form on the bottle
Final = 2/FREE
~Speedstick deodorant $1.99
Use the $0.75/1 from HERE
Earn a $1 RR when you buy one
Final = $0.24
~ Kleenex, Buy 1 Get 1 Free @ $1.99
Buy 6 and use (2) of the $0.50/3 from 2/28 SS or from HERE
Earn a $3 Register Reward when you buy 6
Final = $0.33 after coupons and Register Rewards
~Dentyne 12 piece–on sale for $0.69 with in-ad coupon
Use $1/2 from 2/28 SS
$0.19 each after coupons
~Nivea Lip Care $2.99 or $3.99 each
Use in ad coupon which makes them $0.99
Use BOGO Free coupon from 2/7 RP
Final = overage of $1.01
~Colgate Total Advanced 4oz $2.99
Use $0.75/1 from 2/21 SS
Earn a $2.00 Register Reward
Final = $0.24 after coupons and Register Reward
~Right Guard 3D Deoderant BOGO free 2/$2.99
$2.00/2 from HERE
Final = 2/$0.99
~Kotex products $2.99
Buy 3 and use 3 $1.00/1 coupons from HERE
Earn a $5.00 Register Reward
Final = $0.32 each after coupons and Register Reward
STRATEGY FOR THE WEEK:
SWAGBUCKS!!!!
Happy Savings!
~Renpure Shampoo or Conditioner on sale buy one get one free $6.99/2
There is a TRY ME FREE Rebate form on the bottle
Final = 2/FREE
~Speedstick deodorant $1.99
Use the $0.75/1 from HERE
Earn a $1 RR when you buy one
Final = $0.24
~ Kleenex, Buy 1 Get 1 Free @ $1.99
Buy 6 and use (2) of the $0.50/3 from 2/28 SS or from HERE
Earn a $3 Register Reward when you buy 6
Final = $0.33 after coupons and Register Rewards
~Dentyne 12 piece–on sale for $0.69 with in-ad coupon
Use $1/2 from 2/28 SS
$0.19 each after coupons
~Nivea Lip Care $2.99 or $3.99 each
Use in ad coupon which makes them $0.99
Use BOGO Free coupon from 2/7 RP
Final = overage of $1.01
~Colgate Total Advanced 4oz $2.99
Use $0.75/1 from 2/21 SS
Earn a $2.00 Register Reward
Final = $0.24 after coupons and Register Reward
~Right Guard 3D Deoderant BOGO free 2/$2.99
$2.00/2 from HERE
Final = 2/$0.99
~Kotex products $2.99
Buy 3 and use 3 $1.00/1 coupons from HERE
Earn a $5.00 Register Reward
Final = $0.32 each after coupons and Register Reward
STRATEGY FOR THE WEEK:
SWAGBUCKS!!!!
Happy Savings!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Reminder: FREE 8x10 at Walgreens TODAY ONLY!
Happy Savings!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Pictureka Flipper only $1.98 at Toys R Us till Saturday ONLY!
This week Toys R Us has the Pictureka Flipper on sale for $6.98. Use the $5.00/1 coupon before it expires on Saturday 2/27 to get the toy for only $1.98!
Happy Savings!
Thanks, Common Sense with Money!
Free Classical Music Sampler MP3 from Amazon
MP3 as a FREE download for a limited time at Amazon
.Happy Savings!
Thanks, Freebie Blogger!
Blockbuster Express FREE Rental Codes
Happy Savings!
Thanks, Freebie Blogger!
Farm Fresh Deals of the Week 2/24-3/2
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Info for The Hampton Roads Show 2/23
This is a week for some unusual deals and freebies!
IHOP National Pancake Day! Today from 7am-10pm, you may go to any IHOP and get a free shortstack of pancakes. This is also a day where you can give a donation and it will go to the Children's Miracle Network. IHOP has a goal to give $5,000,000 in 5 years, and what a yummy way to help them out!
Taco Bell Free Fresco Taco! Take the coupon and get your FREE Fresco Taco!
Walgreens 7 Deals in 7 Days in Photo! Each day, 2/23-2/27, you can get something different:
Kmart Hasbro Game Event Saturday and Sunday 2/27 &2/28 Bring your used board games to Kmart Customer Service and get a coupon for 50% off of a new Hasbro game! The ad says that there is only one coupon per customer/household and that the deal cannot be combined with any other coupon. While you're there in "game mode," then be sure to check out these Hasbro coupons! There are some great coupons that you can take advantage of while you're there.
Strategy of the Week:
Sign up for EVERY email list possible. Think of every store, restaurant, manufacturer and business that you frequent and sign up for their email list. Many places send coupons, birthday entrees, discount codes. One other thing to remember, get a FREE email account to receive all of your coupon related emails. I know you don't want to get your work or personal account filled up with this type of spam, so get a free account!
Happy Savings!
IHOP National Pancake Day! Today from 7am-10pm, you may go to any IHOP and get a free shortstack of pancakes. This is also a day where you can give a donation and it will go to the Children's Miracle Network. IHOP has a goal to give $5,000,000 in 5 years, and what a yummy way to help them out!
Taco Bell Free Fresco Taco! Take the coupon and get your FREE Fresco Taco!
Walgreens 7 Deals in 7 Days in Photo! Each day, 2/23-2/27, you can get something different:
- Tuesday: 50% off an 11x14 poster
- Wednesday: Film Developing for $0.99
- Thursday: FREE 8x10
- Friday: 50% off cartridge refill
- Saturday: 4x6 prints for 10 CENTS (no minimum order)
Kmart Hasbro Game Event Saturday and Sunday 2/27 &2/28 Bring your used board games to Kmart Customer Service and get a coupon for 50% off of a new Hasbro game! The ad says that there is only one coupon per customer/household and that the deal cannot be combined with any other coupon. While you're there in "game mode," then be sure to check out these Hasbro coupons! There are some great coupons that you can take advantage of while you're there.
Strategy of the Week:
Sign up for EVERY email list possible. Think of every store, restaurant, manufacturer and business that you frequent and sign up for their email list. Many places send coupons, birthday entrees, discount codes. One other thing to remember, get a FREE email account to receive all of your coupon related emails. I know you don't want to get your work or personal account filled up with this type of spam, so get a free account!
Happy Savings!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Farm Fresh Deals of the Week 2/17-2/23
Happy Savings!
Harris Teeter Super Doubles 2/17-2/23
Happy Savings!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Info for The Hampton Roads Show 2/16
Today I'll share a couple of great deals I picked up at Walgreens, but then we'll talk strategy for how to shop the Harris Teeter Super Doubles that are coming up. And keeping in tune with Contest Week on the show, I'll have a little contest of my own!
Walgreens
Joint Juice $10.00
Pay $10.00
Receive a $10.00 Register Reward
Final = FREE
Gillette Fusion Razor $8.99
$4.00/1 from 2/7 P&G
Pay = $4.99
Receive a $4.00 Register Reward
Final = $.99
Crest Cavity Protection Toothpaste $2.29
$0.75/1 from 2/7 P&G
AND use the $1.50/1 from Walgreens Feb. Coupon Booklet
Final = $0.04
DON'T forget that you can use your Register Rewards from Walgreens at Harris Teeter for the upcoming Super Doubles event!
Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter is having Super Doubles starting Wednesday and continuing through the following Tuesday, 2/17-2/23. Let's talk some strategy.
~ Super Doubles means that any coupon with the face value of $1.98 or lower will be doubled.
~ 20 coupons per household per day.
~ Only 3 like coupons allowed per transaction.
~ DON'T forget that you can use your Register Rewards from Walgreens at Harris Teeter.
~ GET THERE EARLY!
~ You can see some of the deals that will be available at Hot Coupon World.
Where can you get extra coupons for things you want that you see are good deals for you?
~ Ebay
~ Coupon Clippers
~ Many Dollar Tree stores sell the Sunday paper all week long for $1.00! Just be sure to check if the coupons are there.
~ Talk to neighbors about their extra coupons.
Now, be sure to tune in for the contest question! If you can't see it TV, watch the show streaming live at The Hampton Roads Show. You will have the chance to win a free admission to a coupon seminar!
Happy Savings!
Walgreens
Joint Juice $10.00
Pay $10.00
Receive a $10.00 Register Reward
Final = FREE
Gillette Fusion Razor $8.99
$4.00/1 from 2/7 P&G
Pay = $4.99
Receive a $4.00 Register Reward
Final = $.99
Crest Cavity Protection Toothpaste $2.29
$0.75/1 from 2/7 P&G
AND use the $1.50/1 from Walgreens Feb. Coupon Booklet
Final = $0.04
DON'T forget that you can use your Register Rewards from Walgreens at Harris Teeter for the upcoming Super Doubles event!
Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter is having Super Doubles starting Wednesday and continuing through the following Tuesday, 2/17-2/23. Let's talk some strategy.
~ Super Doubles means that any coupon with the face value of $1.98 or lower will be doubled.
~ 20 coupons per household per day.
~ Only 3 like coupons allowed per transaction.
~ DON'T forget that you can use your Register Rewards from Walgreens at Harris Teeter.
~ GET THERE EARLY!
~ You can see some of the deals that will be available at Hot Coupon World.
Where can you get extra coupons for things you want that you see are good deals for you?
~ Ebay
~ Coupon Clippers
~ Many Dollar Tree stores sell the Sunday paper all week long for $1.00! Just be sure to check if the coupons are there.
~ Talk to neighbors about their extra coupons.
Now, be sure to tune in for the contest question! If you can't see it TV, watch the show streaming live at The Hampton Roads Show. You will have the chance to win a free admission to a coupon seminar!
Happy Savings!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Farm Fresh Deals of the Week 2/10-2/16
Happy Savings!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Info for The Hampton Roads Show 2/9
Walgreens
Dove Men's Body Wash $5.99
Use $1.50/1 from 1/31 RP (regional coupon)
or Use $1.00 from HERE
or Use $1.50 from HERE
Recieve $6.00 Register Reward
Final = profit of up to $1.50
Hershey's Kisses 2/$5.00
$1.00/2 from In store coupon Booklet (at front of store with sale ads)
$1.00/2 from February All You Magazine
Final = 2/$3.00
Whitman's Sampler $9.99
Use in ad coupon and it's $4.99
$1.00/1 from 12/13 SS
Final = $3.99
Old Navy
Old Navy has tons of cute little gifts for $5.00 and under! I picked up so boxers for ladies and a coffee mug. They also have mugs and other things appropriate for guys as well! There are GREAT gifts for $5.00 or less.
Dollar Tree
Dollar Tree is great for things like Mylar balloons for $1.00. Also, there are tons of little things for kids as well for only $1.00 each! I got a cute coffee mug and a balloon. I will add a few of the Hersheys kisses and it will be a cute gift!
If you need to shop online and send it, be sure to check out Amazon! They have a whole section of Valentine's gifts. You can sort them by Him or Her and by price range.
Valentine's Freebies
- Free Valentine's Day Craft Ebook Thanks, Money Saving Mom!
- Free Valentine's Day Cook Ebook Thanks, Deal Scoop!
- Romantic Moments Digital Sampler
from Amazon
- Make coupons for special things! Examples HERE!
If you have more frugal ideas, please post them in the comments section!
Happy Savings!
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