Saturday, May 21, 2011

Lowes Foods - $5 Hanging Baskets This Weekend


Looking for hanging baskets ... Lowes Foods has a great deal this weekend!  It is the cheapest that I have found.  I stopped by last night and purchased 2.  They had lots to choose from and looked very healthy.

Thought of the Day

Flowers whisper "Beauty!" to the world, even as they fade, wilt, fall.
Dr Sun Wolf

Friday, May 20, 2011

Ruby Tuesday - 25% off Total Purchase

Click here to print your coupon for 25% off your total purchase at Ruby Tuesday!  Coupon valid 5/20 - 5/3.

Sunday Coupon Preview

There will be 3 coupon inserts in Sundays paper - 1-Smartsource, 1-Redplum and 1-Unilever coupon insert.  You can find a complete list of all the coupons that will be available here.

Family Finds - Great Daily Deals

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$2 Coupon off Renu Sensitive Solution

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Thought of the Day

Learn to be flexible; it makes the curves in your life path much easier to maneuver. 

Cherie Carter-Scott

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Ways I Saved/Earned Money This Week

Here is a list of things I did to save/earn money this week:






- I read all of my Inbox Dollars emails for my account and my husband's daily to add money to our accounts.

- I read all of my MyPoints emails daily for my account and my huband's to add points to receive FREE gift cards.

- Went grocery and drug store shopping this week with coupons.  You can find my great deals here, here, and here.

- Had leftovers for lunch 2 days this week. No food wasted and money saved by not cooking something else.

- Cleaned out my coupon binder and filed new coupons for future shopping trips.

- Compared gas prices online before filling up so I could get the lowest price.

- Heat is still off and A/C is off.

- Received $3 in taking surveys.

- Received my quarterly Ebates check for $19.85.  Ebates is a great way of saving extra money when purchasing online.

- Used FREE dishwasher detergent samples this week when using the dishwasher.

- Stocked up on diapers - 4 pack for $4.99 each.

- Cashed in Swagbucks for $10 Amazon credit.  Saving up for Christmas again this year.

- Spent some of "me" time this week reading my FREE magazines - Woman's Day, Disney Family Fun, and Family Circle.


How did you save/earn money this week?

Thought of the Day

The smallest surprise can make the biggest difference in your day.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

FREE 21 Day Guide to Diabetes Control


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Today's Favorite Coupon


Here is a great coupon for $5 off Tag Junior book pal. 

 Great time to stock up for a birthday gift or maybe a Christmas gift.

  Click here to print.

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods - 5/18-5/24

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Lowes Foods this week:






3 Day Grilling Sale - Friday 5/20 - Sunday 5/22

Hellmann's or Best foods Mayonnaise - $2.40
Use $1/1 mayonnaise printable coupon
Final Price - $1.40

Fresh Pork Spareribs - $1.99/lb.

Portabella Caps, 6oz. - $1.99

Kraft Dressing 8 oz. - .77

Bull's Eye BBQ Sauce - .97

Apple Pie - 8 in. - $2.99


All Week Deals

Sanderson Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts - $1.99/lb.


Starbucks Ice Cream - $2.50
Use .75/1 printable coupon
Final Price - $1

Kool-Aid Envelopes - .20
Use .50/5 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE

Texas Pete Hot Sauce - .79
Use .40/1 coupon 5/1 SS
Final Price - FREE

Texas Pete Hot Dog Chili - .59
Use .50/3 coupon from 5/8 SS
Final Price -  .26 each

Secret Deodorant - $2.29
Use $1/1 coupon 5/1 P&G
Final Price - $1.29

My Favorite Deals at Food Lion 5/18-5/24

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Food Lion this week: 






Wisk Laundry Detergent - $3.99
Use $2/1 coupon from 5/15 RP
Final Price - $1.99

Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Deals
Kraft BBQ Sauce - .80 each
Limit 2 FREE

White House Apple Sauce Cups (6 pack) - $1.15
Limit 2 FREE

Bertolli Olive Oil - $3.50
Limit 2 FREE

Meat
Holly Farms Whole Fryers - .87/lb

Produce
Red Grapes - .99/lb

Red, Green, Leaf or Romaine Lettuce - $1.29

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My Favorite Pasta Recipe

Who doesn't love pasta?  I have never had a pasta dish that I didn't like.  It is a favorite in my home. We have an Italian dinner at least once a week.  I admit I could eat pasta everyday but I try to limit myself to once a week so my family doesn't complain.  When we go out to dinner, we often eat Italian.  Carrabba's is one of the places we go. 

Today, I took the Carrabba's Pasta Personality Quiz on facebook.  My pasta personality is Spaghetti - Stating that I'm  genuine and well loved, like Carrabba’s Spaghetti and Meatballs. Your warm and comforting personality makes you everybody’s best friend. So go for our equally popular hand-prepared meatballs over perfectly cooked imported spaghetti.  I agree I do love spaghetti and believe that the personality test is pretty close in describing me. 

The recipe I make most often for dinner is Skillet Chicken Parmigiana.


















Ingredients:
4 - Boneless Chicken Breasts
1/3 Cup Italian Style Dry Bread Crumbs
1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Egg, Beaten
2 Tbsp. Olive or Vegetable Oil
2 Cups - Spaghetti Sauce
1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese


Mix bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip chicken in egg then coat with bread crumb mixture. Heat oil in 12 in skillet over medium heat. cook chicken in oil 10 to 15 minutes. Turning once. Pour spaghetti sauce around chicken in skillet until hot. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over chicken. Serve over spaghetti noodles.

My husband found this recipe browsing a recipe book.  He made it for dinner one night and it has become a regular dinner in our home.  We all love it and look forward to it.  My 4 year old daughter even requests it some nights.  She calls it spaghetti with chicken.

Everyone deserves a break from the kitchen sometimes.  Having dinner out can be a great break and treat.  Carrabba's is a great choice.  They make every pasta dish by hand with the freshest ingredients. Pasta is cooked perfectly every time and signature sauces are made from scratch daily. Creative flavors and combinations of ingredients are part of Carrabba’s authentic family recipes as well as new creations.


Below is also a list of limited time special offers available at Carrabbas:

Pasto Rambo – Named for the chef who created it, it’s made with shrimp tossed with imported Italian linguine, spinach, mushrooms, and tomatoes sautéed in our basil lemon butter sauce. Lobster is available instead of shrimp for an additional cost.


Parmesan-crusted Chicken – Topped with fresh arugula and grape tomatoes tossed in a hand-prepared lemon vinaigrette, served with choice of side. Substitution of wood-grilled chicken also available. Pairs well with Estancia Pinot Grigio.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin – Three pork tenderloin medallions wrapped with prosciutto, wood-grilled and topped with an apple and fig infused port wine sauce, served with the vegetable of the day. Pairs well with Coppola Pinot Noir.

Limoncello Bread Pudding – Back by popular demand! Brioche bread pudding made with fresh Madagascar vanilla beans and a rich custard, served hot out of the oven. Topped with Blue Bell vanilla ice cream and drizzled with Carrabba’s homemade Caravella Limoncello liqueur sauce.

Peach Sangria – Carrabba’s new light and fruity Peach Sangria blends Copper Ridge White Zinfandel, Absolut Apeach vodka and Patrón Citrónge with a splash of citrus. Topped with a fresh lemon wedge and strawberry, it’s a taste of the Amalfi Coast in spring
Visit their website http://www.carrabbas.com/ and see if Carrabba's has a location near you.  They have over 230 locations around the country.

Disclosure: 
“I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Carrabba’s blogging program, for a gift card worth $50. For more information on how you can participate, click here.”

Follow Carrabba’s on Twitter: @Carrabba’s

Carrabba’s on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Carrabbas

Thought of the Day

"When you cannot get a compliment any other way, pay yourself one."

Mark Twain

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Invaded by Chocolate Easter Bunnies

Easter was 3 weeks ago and I still have a huge supply of chocolate Easter bunnies.  I am not sure what happened this year, between the Easter bunny, grandparents, and aunts and uncles, my kids got way too many chocolate bunnies and even chocolate chicks and a duck.  I have had a grocery bag full in my pantry since then.  I decided yesterday that it was time to use them and not let them go to waste.  I love to make the most of what I have even when it comes to huge supply of candy. 

For lunch we all enjoyed a simple, tasty treat.  Who doesn't love chocolate covered strawberries? If you are not a fan of strawberries, any fruit would be great to use - pineapple, grapes, apples etc.




We grilled hamburgers for dinner and took advantage of the warm weather and fixed smores using our outside fire pit.  I also used Peeps chics and bunnies from Easter in making the smores.



Other great ways to use Chocolate Easter bunnies:

- Cookies - Instead of using chocolate chips, break the bunnies up into small pieces.

- Candy - Melt the bunnies and make any kind of candy you like.

- Ice Cream Topping - Shave the bunnies and sprinkle on top of your ice cream.

- Brownies - Do you use a box mix to make brownies like I do?  Then why not melt some chocolate bunnies to mix in with it.

Today's Favorite Coupon - FREE JELL-O Flag Mold


FREE Jell-o Flag Mold, just pay postage and handling!

This would be great to use for Memorial Day or the 4th of July celebration parties. 

 Click here to print before they are no longer available.

My Favorite Deals at Dollar General This Week - 5/15-5/21

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Dollar General this week:

There is a $5 off $25 purchase coupon available for Saturday, May 21.



Sunkist, Dr. Pepper, 7-Up, or Sundrop 2 Liter - $1

Hunt's Ketchup - $1

Kraft Barbecue Sauce - $1

French's Worcestershire Sauce - $1
Use. .75/1 coupon 5/15 SS
Final Price - .25 each

French's Mustard - $1
Use .30/1 coupon 4/10 or 5/15 SS
Final Price - .70

Country Crock 15 oz. - $1.50
Use $1/1 coupon from All You - May or
Use .40/1 printable coupon
Final Price - As low as .50


What are your favorite deals this week?

Thought of the Day

"When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the ones which opens for us."

Alexander Graham Bell

Monday, May 16, 2011

Redbox Deals - 5/16 - 5/25

May 16 thru the 25th, redbox is giving you daily discounts on your movie rentals! Starting today, text DEALS to 727272* every day thru 5/25 for a new discount code you can use at the redbox kiosk that day. Your discount will be anywhere from 10¢ to $1.50!

6 FREE Gifts for Dad for Father's Day



Click here to order 6 FREE Gifts for Day on Father's Day!  It will be here before you know.  You just have to pay shipping and handling.

My Favorite Deals at CVS This Week - 5/15-5/21

Here is a list of my favorite deals at CVS this week:




Wisk 2X Ultra or HE - $4.99
Use $2 coupon 5/15 RP
Final Price - $2.99

Dial or Tone Bar Soap 2-3 pack - $1.88
Receive $1 ECB
Final Price - .88
Limit 1

Right Guard or Dry Idea Deodorant - $2.99
Receive $1 ECB
Buy 2 and Use B1G1 Free coupon 5/1 RP
Final Price - .99 or .50 each after coupon and ECBs
Limit 2

SpeedStick Stainguard - $2.99
Receive $2 ECB
Use .50/1 coupon 5/1 SS
Final Price - .49
Limit 1


What are your favorite deals?

My Favorite Deals at Rite Aid - 5/15-5/21

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Rite-Aid this week:






Colgate 360 Surround Toothbrush - $2.99
Receive $2 +UPR
Use $1/1 coupon - All You April Issue
Use $1/1 coupon - All You May Issue
Use .75/1 coupon 5/1 SS
Final Price - As low as FREE after coupon and +UPR

Crest Toothpaste, 3D White Rinse or Oral B Toothbrush - $2.99
Receive $2 +UPR
Use 1.50/1 Oral B coupon 5/1 P&G
Use .75/1 Oral B Floss or Pick coupon 5/1 P&G
Use $1/2 toothpaste coupon 5/1 P&G
Final Price - As low as FREE after coupon and +UPR

Purex Laundry Detergent - $1.97
Use $1/1 coupon 5/1 RP
Final Price - .97

Salonpas Product - $3.99
Receive $3 +UPR
Final Price - .99


What are your favorite deals?

My Favorite Deals at Walgreens - 5/15-5/21

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Walgreens:




Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor - $9.89
Receive $5 Register Reward
Use $4/1 coupon from 5/1 P&G
Final Price - .89 after coupons and RR

Colgate ProClinical Toothpaste - $3
Receive $4 Register Reward when you buy 2
Use .75/1 coupon 5/15 SS
Final Price - .25 each after coupons and Register Reward

Activ-On Pain Relief - $7.99
Receive $7.99 Mail In Rebate
Final Price - FREE

Nova Max Plus Blood Glucose Monitor - $10
Receive $10 in Register Rewards
Final Price - FREE

Oscar Mayer Lunch Favorites - $1.50
Use $1/1 coupon 5/15 SS
Final Price - .50 each

Dole Fruit Crisp - $1
Use $1/1 coupon 4/3 SS
Final Price - FREE

Duncan Hines Brownies - $1
Use .50/1 coupon 4/10 SS
Final Price - .50 each


What are your favorite deals?

FREE Frozen Strawberry Lemonade at McDonalds

Make sure you look in the USA Weekend or Parade in yesterdays paper for a coupon for a FREE Frozen Strawberry Lemonade at McDonalds.

Thought of the Day

It is amazing how sunshine can make a person feel better!

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Shopping Trip to Just$ave

Just$ave is Lowes Foods frugal cousin.  After browsing their sale ad I decided to go there for some of their great deals.  Here is what I purchased.




Just$ave:
1 - Box of Saltines - .79
2 - Cereals - 1.00 each = $2
10 - Beech Nut Baby Foods - 10/$5, Used $2/10 coupon = 10/$3 = .30 each
2 - Michelina's Dinners - $1 each = $2
1 - Cheese Slices - $1.29
1 - Dozen Eggs - 1.89
1 - Lender Bagels - 1.69
3 - Sandwich Ham - .79 each = $2.37
2 - French Fries - .99 each = $1.98
1 - Hamburger Buns - .99
1 - Loaf of Bread - $1.19
1 - Cucumber - .50
1 - Strawberries - $1.50
1 - Applesauce - $1.99
4 - 2 Liter Drinks - 1.25 each = $5
2 - Family Packs of Hamburger -  $10.50
2 - Tomatoes - .94
1 - Cabbage - $1.06
2 - Lettuces - .77 each = $1.54

Total OOP - $43.40  incl. tax 

Shopping Trip to Food Lion

Food Lion has a great 3 day deal on Huggies diapers this weekend.  With a 11 month old, the deal was too good to resist.

Food Lion: 
3 - Huggies Diapers @ $7.99 = $23.97
Used (3) $3 coupons
Total OOP - $14.97 = $4.99 each


BTW, Payton wanted in the picture so you see the top of her head.

Saturday Shopping Trip to CVS - with expiring ECBs

I had $3.50 ECB that was expiring so I stopped by CVS.  Here is what I purchased.


CVS:
3 - Xtra Laundry Detergent @ $1.49 each  = $4.47
Used $2 ECB
Used $1.50 ECB
Total OOP - 1.05 incl. tax

Thought of the Day

Growing old is mandatory.  Growing up is optional. 

Chili Davis, California Angels ballplayer