An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
(I told my daughter (4 yrs old) this yesterday and she is really concerned that she is not eating a apple every day.)
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Coca-Cola Memory and Recipe
Do you have certain items/products that remind you of your childhood? I do. Most of them always reflect a childhood memory with one of my grandmas.
While growing up, I use to spend my summers staying with my grandma who also kept other children. Every afternoon we would get a snack before our parents would pick us up. While gathering around the kitchen table, we would always look toward the cabinet beside the kelvinator (that's what she called the refrigerator) to see if she had gotten out a bottle of Coca-Cola. Back then, Coca-Cola came in glass bottles. As a special treat, she would give us a paper cup of Coca-Cola to go with our cookies or chips. She would never let us have the whole bottle. There was 6 of us that would have to split one bottle. We would often finish our Coca-Cola before touching our snack and ask for more. She would never give us more. She would say if you want more to drink, you can have water. Coca-Cola was something she always kept and never wanted to run out of. Not only was it a treat for us with our snack but she also gave to us if we were sick. She said Coca-Cola would always make an upset stomach feel better. I never understood why but it always seemed to help. To this day, I always drink Coca-Cola if my stomach is not feeling well. A non-typical tradition that I am carrying on with my children too.
I don't see the bottles of Coke often but when I do I always have to have one. There is nothing better than a bottle of pop!
Coca-Cola can be used when cooking too. I have used it before as a marinade for steaks or beef tips. My mom has made a Coca-Cola cake before. Here is a recipe that I make a lot during the summer months with Coca-Cola as an ingredient. I never knew that I would be cooking with it one day.
Coca-Cola Chicken Wings
3/4 cup Coca-Cola
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1-1/2 teaspoon of Prepared Mustard
1 Small Onion, Chopped
10 Chicken Wings
In a mediaum saucepan, combine Coca-Cola, soy sauce, brown sugar, prepared mustard, and chopped onion. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Bake wings at 350° for 25 minutes. Pour sauce over wings and back 10 additional minutes at 375°.
You can also make these on a grill. They are great for cookouts or tailgating parties.
For more information on Cooking With Coke Recipes, visit their website at www.cookingwithcoke.com. You can also follow Coca-Cola® on Facebook here and Join Coca-Cola® on Twitter: .
Disclosure: I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Coca-Cola® blogging program. If I am one of the first 100 blogs received by SocialsMoms, I will receive a $25 gift card. For more information on the program, click here.
While growing up, I use to spend my summers staying with my grandma who also kept other children. Every afternoon we would get a snack before our parents would pick us up. While gathering around the kitchen table, we would always look toward the cabinet beside the kelvinator (that's what she called the refrigerator) to see if she had gotten out a bottle of Coca-Cola. Back then, Coca-Cola came in glass bottles. As a special treat, she would give us a paper cup of Coca-Cola to go with our cookies or chips. She would never let us have the whole bottle. There was 6 of us that would have to split one bottle. We would often finish our Coca-Cola before touching our snack and ask for more. She would never give us more. She would say if you want more to drink, you can have water. Coca-Cola was something she always kept and never wanted to run out of. Not only was it a treat for us with our snack but she also gave to us if we were sick. She said Coca-Cola would always make an upset stomach feel better. I never understood why but it always seemed to help. To this day, I always drink Coca-Cola if my stomach is not feeling well. A non-typical tradition that I am carrying on with my children too.
I don't see the bottles of Coke often but when I do I always have to have one. There is nothing better than a bottle of pop!
Coca-Cola can be used when cooking too. I have used it before as a marinade for steaks or beef tips. My mom has made a Coca-Cola cake before. Here is a recipe that I make a lot during the summer months with Coca-Cola as an ingredient. I never knew that I would be cooking with it one day.
Coca-Cola Chicken Wings
3/4 cup Coca-Cola
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1-1/2 teaspoon of Prepared Mustard
1 Small Onion, Chopped
10 Chicken Wings
In a mediaum saucepan, combine Coca-Cola, soy sauce, brown sugar, prepared mustard, and chopped onion. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Bake wings at 350° for 25 minutes. Pour sauce over wings and back 10 additional minutes at 375°.
You can also make these on a grill. They are great for cookouts or tailgating parties.
For more information on Cooking With Coke Recipes, visit their website at www.cookingwithcoke.com. You can also follow Coca-Cola® on Facebook here and Join Coca-Cola® on Twitter: .
Disclosure: I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Coca-Cola® blogging program. If I am one of the first 100 blogs received by SocialsMoms, I will receive a $25 gift card. For more information on the program, click here.
My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods - 4/13-4/19
Hope you enjoy!
Boston Butt Pork Roast - 1.69/lb
Mangoes - 1.00 each
Limes - 3/.99
Green Giant Vegetables .33 each
Limit 6
Pepperidge Farm 3-Layer Cake - Buy 1 Get 1 Free - $2.25 each
Use .55/1 coupon 2/27 SS
Final Price - 1.15 each
Rice-a-Roni or Pasta Roni - 1.00 each
Use Buy 3 Rice-a-Roni and Get 1 Pasta Roni FREE coupon 1/2 RP
Final Price - .75 each when you buy 3 Rice-a-Roni and 1 Pasta Roni
Degree Solid - $1
Use $1/1 Degree Men Deodarnt coupon 3/27 RP
Final Price - FREE
4" African Viollets - 2.99
(Cute and thrifty Easter Gift)
Remember Lowes Foods doubles coupons up to .99. You can use 20 per transaction.
What are your favorite deals?
Favorite Deals at Food Lion This Week - 4/13-4/19
Starting today I will be sharing my favorite deals at Food Lion each week. Hope you enjoy!
Gala Apples .99/lb
Mangos - .99 each
Cucumbers - .89 each
Cantaloupes - 1.99 each
Smithfield Spiral Sliced Ham - $1.57 lb.
Food Lion Can Veggies - 2/.79
Prego Pasta Sauce - 1.69
Pepsi 12 packs - 4/$11
Arm & Hammer Detergent - 2.99
Buy 2, Use $1/2 coupon 4/10 SS
Final Price - $2.49 each when you buy 2
All Detergent - $2.99
Use $1/1 coupon 4/10 RP
Final Price - $1.99 each
What are your favorite deals this week?
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Today's Favorite Coupons - Hasbro Games plus FREE Pizza
Here is a large selection of Hasbro game coupons available. Also, purchase any Hasbro game and get a FREE Tombstone Pizza after mail-in rebate.
Here is a list of Hasbro coupons available: (Click on each one to print)
Great time to purchase some games for upcoming birthday parties or even Christmas!
Dollar General Deals and Rewards Program
$5 off $25 printable coupon for Saturday, April 16
French's Mustard - $1
Use .30 printable coupon
Final Price - .70
Huggies Wipes - $2.50
Use .50/1 coupon 3/20 SS (Expires 4/16)
Final Price- 2.00
Huggies Diapers - $10
Use $3 printable coupon or
Use $2 printable coupon
Final Price - As low as $7
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers (2 pk) - $2
Use .75 coupon from Home Made Simple Coupon Booklet (mailer)
Final Price - $1.25
Deal Idea for $5 off $25 purchase for Saturday
Buy 2 Diapers @ $10 each = $20
Buy 2 Huggies Wipes - $2.50 each = $5
Use $5 off $25 DG coupon (give to cashier 1st)
Use (2) $2 Huggies Diaper cougpons (not sure if they have the larger ones for the $3 coupon)
Use (2) .50 Huggies wipes coupons
Total After Coupons - $15 for 2 diapers and 2 wipes
Also, Dollar General has a Rhythm and Race Rewards Program going on now. Collect points when you purchase certain items and you can cash in your points for Dollar General gift cards, racing memorbilla, or Grand Ole Opry merchandise. Click here for details.
NEW Coke/Dasani $1/2 Coupon
FREE Ice Cream Cone at Ben & Jerry's
Monday, April 11, 2011
FREE Full Size Essence of Beauty Product at CVS (Facebook Offer)
FREE Kodak Magnet - I Received Mine!
Saturday, I received my FREE Kodak magnet in the mail. I think it is so cute.
The offer is still available if you would like to order 1. Just pay 1.00 shipping.
Click here to order.
Coupon for FREE Item from CVS (Twitter Offer)
Kerr Drug - Bounty Paper Towel Sale
Today's Favorite Coupon
Use this coupon along with the sale at Rite Aid this week and you can get FREE Air Wick Warmer Units.
Click here to print.
Remember to hit your back button to print it twice.
My Favorite Deals at Rite Aid This Week - 4/10 - 4/16
Gillette or Old Spice Body Wash - $2.99
Receive $2 +UP Reward
Buy 2
Use B1G1 Free Gillette Body Wash or Use B1G1 Free Old Spice coupon P&G 4/3
Final Price - FREE + $1 overage
Limit 2
Complete Multi-Purpose Solution 12oz. - $7.99
Submit for $7.99 Single Check Rebate
Use $1/1 coupon 4/3 SS
Final Price - FREE + $1 overage
Limit 1
Air Wick Plug-In Scented Oil Warmer - .88
Use $1/1 Air Wick Warmer printable coupon
Final Price - FREE + .12 overage
What are your favorite deals?
My Favorite Walgreen Deals This Week - 4/10 - 4/16
Chocolate Eggs - Russell Stover, Snickers, Butterfinger - .29 each
Limit 6
Royal Gelatin - 5/$1 with in-ad coupon
Limit 5
Betty Crocker Cornbread & Muffin Mix - .29 each with in-ad coupon
Limit 3
Heinz White Vinegar - .99 with in-ad coupon - .99
Use .50/1 printable coupon
Final Price - .50
Limit 3
Easter and Spring Pencils - 8/$1 with in-ad coupon
Limit 16
Enfamil Infant Formula - $21.99 with in-ad coupon
Limit 3
Carefree Pantiliners - 20ct or 22ct - .99
Receive .99 Register Rewards
Final Price - FREE
Luster White 7 Toothpaste - $4.99
Receive $4 in Register Rewards
Use $1.50 coupon 4/3 SS
Final Price - FREE + .50 overage
Limit 1
What are your favorite deals this week?
Staples - $1 Items - 4/10-1/16
In-Store Only!
Staples Moving & Storage Tape with small dispenser - !.00
Limit 1
Staples Poly Zip Envelope, Check Size - $1
Limit 1
HP Everyday 8.5" x 11" Photo Paper, 3/pack - $9.99 - $8.99 easy rebate = $1
Limit 2 Rebates per household
Staples 3.5"x 5-1/4" Mini Legal Pads, 3/pack, - $1
Limit 2
Staples #10 Envelopes, Tamper Evident, 20/pack - $1
Limit 2
Assorted Letter-Size Writing Pad - $1
My Favorite Deals at CVS - 4/10 - 4/16
Sunday - Tuesday Deals
Russell Stove Single Egg or Chocolate Bunny - .74
Receive .74 ECB
Final Price - FREE
Super Miracle Bubbles - 1.99
Receive 1.99 ECB
Final Price - FREE
All Week Deals
Xtra Laundry Detergent - 1.49
Limit 5
Kelloggs Cereals - 1.66
Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, Corn Pops, Apple Jacks, Fruit Loops, Cocoa or Rice Krispies
Buy 3, Use 1.50/3 4/10 RP
Final Price - 1.00 per box
Limit 4
Duncan Hines Brownie Mix - 1.00
Use .50/1 4/10 SS
Final Price - .50
Coke 2 Lt., Vitaminwater 20oz, Smartwater 1 lt., Fuze 18-18.5 oz, Honest Tea 16.9 oz. - 3/$4
Receive $1 ECB
Final Price 1.00 each
Limit 4
What are your favorite deals this week?
Thought of the Day
"Having the courage to live within one's means is respectability."
Benjamin Disraeli
Benjamin Disraeli
Saturday, April 9, 2011
New Quiznos Coupon - $2.99 Sub and a FREE Cookie
Sunday Coupon Preview
There will be 2 coupon inserts this week - 1 Smartsource and 1 Redplum. Click here to view the list of coupons that will be available.
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
Extreme Couponing - Realistic or Unrealistic?
I did not learn anything new by watching "Extreme Couponing". The show seemed very unrealistic to me. It also made the ladies/gentleman on the show to look a little bit off their rocker. Why would anyone purchase so many items in a store that they have to spend 6 hours just to check out? Why would anyone miss a family outing or give up spending time with their husband just to shop with coupons? There is no sale worth that.
Here is a few other things I didn't agree with:
- Don't clear the shelves when you find a sale, save some for others. There is such a thing as coupon etiquette.
- My stores have a limit on the number of coupons you can use in a transaction. This policy didn't seem to apply to any store featured in the show. Why is that?
- I have a stockpile but nothing in comparison to ones featured on the show. Seriously, how many people have rooms in their home dedicated to just store items purchased with coupons? My stockpile is contained to my pantry, stand alone freezer, and bathroom closet.
- I use the binder method to use file my coupon inserts. I do want to waste hours each week to cut coupons.
- Purchasing numerous papers each week is not necessary to me. Here is a list of where I get my coupons.
Did you watch the show? If so, what did you think? Did it seem realistic or unrealistic to you? Does it make couponers look bad? Will stores take notice and possibly change their coupon policies?
Cellfire Digital Coupons
Click here to sign up to see if your store accepts cellfire and start saving.
Today's Favorite Coupon - Totinos Party Pizza
Everyone likes to keep fast easy meals available. I always try to have a couple of frozen pizzas on hand for a quick meal. Here is a great coupon for $1 off 5 Totino's pizzas. My local stores often have these on sale.
Click here to print.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
A Thrifty Prom
Over the weekend, my good friend sent her baby girl off to her 1st prom. It is hard to believe that the little girl I met so long ago is old enough to go the prom. Wanting to give her the full experience of going to prom, she did find ways of saving money. It is prom time so maybe these ideas could help you.
She went dress shopping and found the dress she wanted except it wasn't the right color and the price tag was $700!! Lucky for her, her dear nana is a great seamstress.
Here is a total of what she spent and saved:
She went dress shopping and found the dress she wanted except it wasn't the right color and the price tag was $700!! Lucky for her, her dear nana is a great seamstress.
Here is a total of what she spent and saved:
Dress - $175 (fabric, patterns, zipper, thread, everything)
FREE Seamstress thanks to Nana - Priceless
Shoes - $73
Make-up - Done by a good friend for FREE
Hair - $80 (but she had to have it dyed too or it would have been cheaper)
Jewelry $50
Total Spent - $378
So she saved more on the dress than what she spent on everything!! Quite thrifty and she got the color and the exact fit that she wanted. Plus, nana got to do somethng special for her granddaughter that she will never forget.
Here is a couple of pictures of nana putting the finishing touches on the dress and of Nichole in her dress. Doesn't she look beautiful?
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Today's Favorite Coupon
My favorite coupon today is $1/3 Birds Eye or Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables. These often go on sale for $1 or less and with this coupon you could get some vegetables very cheap.
I personally prefer frozen veggies over most canned vegetables. I think they taste more like fresh vegetables.
Click here to print!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
FREE 5 Products from Glade Tough Odor Solutions Collection
Each gift pack will contain all of the following:
• One Sense & Spray® Automatic Freshener Tough Odor Solutions Clear Springs® Starter Kit
• One Sense & Spray® Tough Odor Solutions Fresh Scent for Pet Odors refill
• One Premium Room Spray Tough Odor Solutions Clear Springs®
• One Premium Room Spray Tough Odor Solutions Fresh Scent for Pet Odors
• One Tough Odor Solutions Air Sanitizer Refreshing Citrus™
• One Premium Room Spray Tough Odor Solutions Clear Springs®
• One Premium Room Spray Tough Odor Solutions Fresh Scent for Pet Odors
• One Tough Odor Solutions Air Sanitizer Refreshing Citrus™
Click here to request!
My Dollar General Shopping Trip Saturday - Kids Clothes
Saturday, while we were out getting pictures made with the Easter Bunny, I stopped by Dollar General. I had my coupon with me for $5 off a $20 apparel purchase. I love their Fisher Price clothes that you can find at Dollar General. The prices are great and they hold up well after several washes. I like to buy "play clothes" for each season for my kids to wear every day.
I got lucky when I got to the register and realized my local store had already marked down their Fisher Price clothes down from $7 to $5.25 an outfit so I went back to pick out another outfit. (advertised in Sunday's sales ad)
Here is what I purchased:
4 - 2 piece short outfits - Reg. $7 Sale Price - $5.25
Total - $21.00
Used $5 off $20 coupon
Total OOP - $16
Total Savings - $12
That's $4 per outfit/$2 per piece of clothing.
I got lucky when I got to the register and realized my local store had already marked down their Fisher Price clothes down from $7 to $5.25 an outfit so I went back to pick out another outfit. (advertised in Sunday's sales ad)
Here is what I purchased:
4 - 2 piece short outfits - Reg. $7 Sale Price - $5.25
Total - $21.00
Used $5 off $20 coupon
Total OOP - $16
Total Savings - $12
That's $4 per outfit/$2 per piece of clothing.
Today's Favorite Coupon
It's almost that time for grilling out and having friends over for dinner. Here is a great coupon for French's mustard to go with your hamburgers and hot dogs. Click here to print!
FREE 1 Year Subscription to Guitar Player
Available Again - Synovate Global Opinion Surveys
Thought of the Day
You can't control Mother Nature. You have to find a way to accept what she gives you.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Today's Favorite Coupon
This is great coupon for Burger King!
I like to keep fast food coupons in my purse coupon binder. You never know when you may need these when you are out shopping or travelling.
Click here to print!
NEW CVS Coupon on Facebook - $5 off $40 Purchase
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