I really am back

I just haven't felt like blogging. I do need to tell you all about what I've been doing lately though. I haven't been coupoing too much lately, but I've gotten into freebies, digital dollars and survey taking. It's a lot of fun and the rewards are really starting to add up. I get rewarded for what I'm already doing, playing on the computer. I started here at mypoints.com and here with Swagbucks.com. Each are easy to use and you get points for doing what you already do, search the internet and check your e-mail, among other things. Then though swagbucks I heard about Nicole and nicholesnickels.com. This lady makes a few hundred extra dollars a month playing on her computer just a few hours a day. She get's rewards for survey taking and mystery shopping (my next experiment) just to name a few. There is also a cool thing called youdata that pays you just to look at and click on a few adds. None of these pay a ton, but over time it seems to really add up. The rewards are everything from cash to gift cards and prizes. Swagbucks.com you can get a $5 Amazon.com gift card for 45 swagbucks and after only 2-3 weeks for being signed up I already have enough for 2. Mypoints.com you get points for searching, reading your e-mail and shopping on-line. Here I have almost 3000 points again after only 2-3 weeks of being signed up and a $25 Amazon.com gift card is 3750 points. Amazon isn't the only reward, it's just an example. So go check them out as well as nicholesnickels.com if you want to start making a few extra bucks just for playing on the computer.

While at nicholesnickels.com enter for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card from Kodak.

I'm back

Sorry I disappeared. I got a life lesson in why you should have food storage. My husband lost his job this summer and I went back to work. I can't tell you how amazing it was to know that we had food storage to get us though such a hard time. He now has a new, better, amazing job that he loves and we are starting to get back on our feet. So I'll be back to couponing soon. It will be interesting with Albertson's gone =( but there are still good deals to be found and I can't wait to find them. SOOOO let me know how you are doing, what you've been up to and share your deals and recipes!

Win a brand new outfit from DownEast Basics!

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Hi all! Just wanted to let you know about this. It looks like a cute website and who doesn't love DownEast Basics? I know I do. So go check them out and enter while you're there.

New blog

Denise showed me this blog that her friend from Texas does. I wish mine was more like it. Go check it out.

http://melziemomsbargains.blogspot.com/

Miss me?

Sorry it's been a while. Life has been crazy. I also havn't been shopping much. I finally got out tonight to use up some of my Albertson's Doublers that expire tomorrow.

My first transaction was my favorite.

4 boxes of Kraft Baglefuls for $0.12! a savings $14.36

Second

6 boxes of quaker chewey granola bars for $4.64 a savings of 16.50.

Third

I stopped by Walgreens for some Palmolive liquid dish soap 3 bottles for $2.42.

4th

2 Juicy Juice juice boxes 8 pack (Free with doubled coupon)
2 boxes of quaker chewey granola bars ($0.74 each with doubled coupon)
6 Lean Cuisines (Sale $1.88 - coupon $1/6 - doubled)
$13.06 with a free Dryers ice cream and a one night Red Box rental a savings of $34.49.

Last stop was my big trip



1 Cryastal Light singles ($0.50)
4 Gallons of milk ($1.89)
2 Sour cream (10/$10)
4 Lean Cuisines (Sale $1.88 - coupon $1/3 - doubled)
2 Beef Roasts (Buy one get one free)
5 Tyson chicken nuggets (A necessity in our house sale $5.99 $1 off coupons doubled)
1 Oscar Meyer beef franks (Another necessity free with coupon)
$48.91 a saving of $49.52.


Sorry it's not a very pretty picture, but it's late =)

I hope everyone is doing well and having fun/sucess couponing.

BTW I need more recipies from you guys.

Happy shopping!

Asian Beef and Noodles

My ward has been doing fun enrichment groups. One is a cooking group. We get together and learn how to cook a new recipe about once a month. This month we did a fun, economically friendly recipe group. Everyone was supposed to bring an cheap and easy recipe. The recipe that was demonstrated for us was

Asian Beef and Noodles.

1 1/4 lbs. ground beef
2 pkg 3 oz. oriental flavor instant Ramon Noodles
2 c. frozen vegetables
2 Tbsp. thinly sliced green onions

Season beef with oriental seasoning packets. Cook noodles until tender then add vegetables and beef.

You may want to try only using one seasoning packet to start with and see how Strong you want the flavor.

This was a yummy recipe that is defiantly cheap and easy.

Best grocrey deals this week

Best Grocery Deals for the week. (taken from http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/)

Smiths: $1.79 10lb Potatoes, $0.19 lb Watermelon, $1.00 Kroger Cottage Cheese, $0.99 Minute Maid Drinks, $0.49 Kool Aid or Country Time Mix, $0.19 Kraft Salad Dressing, Free Quakes, $0.50 Cool Whip, 50% off Sara Lee Desserts, buy one get one free Banana Boat or Hawaiian Tropic Suncare, $1.00 Energizer Batteries, $0.30 Suave Shampoo or Conditioner.
*DiGiorno Pizza/California Pizza Catalina Coupon Offer: Buy 4 get $5 checkout coupon on your next shopping visit.
$2.74 California Pizza, $2.24 DiGiorno Pizza.

http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?s84mi2

Maceys: $1.29/lb Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs, $1.67 Milk, $0.59 Bar-S Bologna, $0.29 Bar-S Franks, $2.50 Aquarius Spring! Spring Water, Free Glaceau Vitamin Water, Free Kraft BBQ Sauce, $0.17 Kraft Salad Dressing, $0.17 McCormick Grill Mates Marinades, $0.67 Nabisco Wheat Thins.

http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?m84ac2

Albertsons: $0.49 Bar S jumbo meat franks, Free Kraft salad dressing, $0.25 Kraft BBQ sauce, $0.50 McCormick Grill Mates seasonings, $0.99 Guerrero corn tortillas, $0.88 Marie Callender's Al Dente entree, $0.75 Skintimate or Edge shave gel, $6.99Kingsford charcoal.

Darigold promo: Save $2 instantly when you spend $10 on participating products. Mix or Match.
LOreal promo: Get $3 off your NEXT purchase of LOreal products when you spend $15 worth of participating products.

There are also supposed to be doubler coupons in this weeks ad that are good for the whole week. Look here for ideas on how to use them.

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122175

Catalina offers:
Kraft BBQ sauce
Buy any 18 oz. or larger
between 5/1 and 5/24,
Buy 4 get $2.00
Buy 5 get $2.50
Buy 6 or more get $3.00 coupon OYNSO.

Garden of Eatin’ Tortilla Chips
Buy Garden of Eatin’ products between 5/1/09 – 5/24/09
Buy (1) & get .50 OYNSO
Buy (2) & get $1.50 OYNSO
Buy (3) or more & get $3.00 OYNSO

Printables:
L’Oreal website: link:
$1/1 any Skincare product
$2 off any highlighting product
$1/1 Vive Pro Glossy Style
$1/1 any product (print six coupons – two at the end of three “Can I Help You” Consultations)

Group A
$1/1 Triscuit
$1/1 Kraft BBQ sauce
$1/1 Wheat Thins
$1/1 Honeymaid grahams

$1.50/1 any Bertolli Frozen Meal link
$1/1 Kraft 2% Cheese (Chunk, Shredded, Sliced) link
.75/1 Spray ‘n Wash link
$1/2 Bar S products link
$1/2 Juicy Juice link
$1/1 Marie Callender’s Al Dente link
.75/1 Marie Callender’s Al Dente link
$1/2 Healthy Choice Meals link
$1/1 Healthy Choice Naturals link
.50/1 any variety French’s Mustard link
$1.50/1 any Sabra Hummus Link, $2/1 Sabra Mediterranean Garden Variety Link

Watch for these in-store coupons:
Look for these tearpad coupons:
Corona de Mayo booklet includes $1/2 Hefty Plates or Cups, any (9/30/09)
$1/2 any Coca-Cola can Multi-pack products (12/31/09)
FREE SaraLee Hot Dog Buns when you buy any 2 Ball Park Franks (6/20/09)
$1.50/1 Kraft Ranch Salad Dressing (3/31/10)
FREE produce, up to $1.00, when you buy two Kraft Salad Dressings (3/31/10)
Save $2.00 on Sara Lee Buns or Bread when you buy any two Lay’s Potato Chips (5/31/09)
Watch for Peelie coupon: save .50 on Kraft Cheese when you buy Ritz Crackers
Budweiser instant coupon: $3 off of two bags of Kingsford with Sure Fire Grooves or Match Light Charcoal. (5/31/09)

All You Magazine:
Healthy Choice all Natural Entrees $1/1 (8/9/09)
Healthy Choice Café Steamers $1/2 (8/9/09)
Healthy Choice Complete Selections $1/2 (8/9/09)

L'Oreal promo additions: (I can't get them to add to the Grocery Smarts list.)
L'Oreal Studio styling products
L’Oréal Vive Pro Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment, or any Vive Pro
Glossy Style or StudioLine Styling Product $1/1 (8-9-09) SmoresSS-5/1

L'Oreal Vive Pro shampoo and conditioner
L’Oréal Vive Pro Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment, any $1/1 (7-19-09)
RP-4/26

L'Oreal skin care products 25% off
L’Oréal Skincare Cleanser, any $1/1 (7-19-09) RP-4/26
L’Oréal Skincare Cleanser, any $1/1 (8-9-09) SmoresSS-5/17
L’Oréal Skincare Moisturizer, any $1/1 (7-19-09) RP-4/26
L’Oréal Skincare Moisturizer, any $1/1 (8-9-09) SmoresSS-5/17
L’Oréal Skincare product, any $1/1 (5-24-09) RP-3/1

For both LOreal hair color options:
L’Oréal Haircolor, any $3/1 (8-9-09) RP-5/17

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122028

Associated Foods
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ss2

Sunflower market
http://www.sfmarkets.com/saleflyer/50609/ut.html

Buy Low Market
http://www.buylowmarket-utah.com/cms/managed/specials/1242690590_WBYLW0518P14V5F.pdf

Recent shopping trips

I just realized I haven't written lately about what I've been buying. I don't have any pictures, but here are some examples.

Yester day I went to Smith's.

Finish-Electrasol Gelpacs
Fresh values price $2.99 (a savings of $3.20)
Used: Finish-Electrasol Quantum, Powerball Tabs or Gelpacs, any $2.50/1 (5-17-09) SS-4/19
Final price: $0.49 a box

So, I got 5 box of Electrasol for $3.47, a savings of $28.50. That's 92%!

I also stopped by Albertsons.

Hunts Ketchup Perefered savings price $1.00 ($0.99 savings)

Wesson cooking oil Prefered savings price $2.50 ($2.79 savings)

**ConAgra promo: Save $5 on your NEXT shopping order when you spend $20 OR MORE (one $5 voucher per transaction) on participating products.**

5 Hunts Ketchup
6 Wesson Cooking Oil

Total out of pocket $20.60 (a saving of $21.69) and I got a $5 catalina that I rolled into my next transaction.

Yoplait Go Gurts, Yoplait Kids and Trix yogurt.
Prefered savings price $2.50 ($0.99 savings)
Used: Yoplait Go-GURT Yogurt or Go-GURT Fizzix, any flavor .75/2 (Expires: 5-16-09) SS-3/22 and SS-4/19;
Yoplait Go-Gurt, Fizzix, Kids Cup, Kids Yogurt Drink, Yoplait Trix Multipack, any .35/1 (6-13-09) SS-4/19;
1.00/2 printable at this link
**General Mills promo: Save $4 instantly when you spend $10 on participating items.**

I got 20 for $18.40, a savings of 51.90!

I hope this helps some of you to see a little bit of my process. How is everyone else doing? I'd love to hear about it.

Happy shopping!

All info taken from PYP =) http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=62

Albertson's double coupons

There are Albertson's double coupons in Today's (Sunday 5/17) paper.
Here is a partial list taken from PYP.
(http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121910&page=1&pp=10) Valid May 17-19

Bakery LaBrea French Baguette 10.5 oz. $1.50
Use: $1/2 printable at this link
Final price: $.50 WYB two

Betty Crocker frosting 12-16 oz. 1.67/1.00 (GM promo)
Use: Betty Crocker Frosting, any flavor/variety tub .50/1 (5-30-09) SS-4/5
Final price: .67/free

Betty Crocker Gushers, Fruit Roll Ups, or Fruit by the Foot 2.50/1.50 (GM promo)
Use: .75/2 printable at GroupA
Final price: 1.75/.75 wyb 2

Betty Crocker muffin mix 15.2-19.6 oz. 2.50/1.50 (GM promo)
Use: Betty Crocker Muffin Mix, any flavor/variety .40/1 (5-30-09) SS-4/5
Final price: 1.70/.70

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad 7.25-7.75 oz. 1.25/.75 (GM promo)
Use: .40/1 printable at GroupA
Final price: .45/free

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad 7.25-7.75 oz. 1.25/.75 (GM promo)
Use: Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad, any flavor .50/2 (7-11-09) SS1-5/17
Final price: .75/.25 wyb 2

Bisquick Baking mix 40 oz. 3.34/2.00 (GM promo)
Use: Bisquick Original or Heart Smart Baking Mix, 40 oz. or larger .60/1 (5-30-09) SS-4/5
Final price: 2.14/.80

Chex Mix bars 7.4-8.9 oz. 3.00/1.80 (GM promo)
Use: General Mills Chex Mix Bars, any flavor box .50/1 (6-20-09) SS-4/26
Final price: 2.00/.80

CoffeeMate flavored coffee creamer 16 oz. $1.67
Use: $1/1 printable at this link (can't double the $1.50/1 at this link)
Final price: free!

Fiber One toaster pastries 11 oz. 2.50/1.50 (GM promo)
Use: Fiber One Toaster Pastries, any .50/1 (5-30-09) SS-4/19
Final price: 1.50/.50

General Mills cereal (see list) 2.50/1.50 (GM promo)
Use: General Mills cereals, any $1/3 (6-13-09) SS-5/3
Final price: 1.84/.84

Guerrero tostadas 14 oz. 1.99
Use: 1.00/1 printable here
Final price: free

Kellogg's cereal - Rice Krispies 12 oz., Frosted Mini Wheats 16 oz., Frosted Flakes 17 oz., Raisin Bran 20 oz. $2.50/$1.50 WYB 4 (Kelloggs promo)
Use: $1/1 printable (I don't think it's still available, but if you printed it, you're in luck!)
Final price: $.50/free WYB 4

Kraft American cheese slices 10.7-12 oz. [Limit 3] 1.88 (with in-ad coupon)
Use: 1.00/2 printable at GroupA
Final price: .88 each wyb 2

Knorr/Lipton rice or pasta sides 4-6.4 oz. $1
Use: Knorr Rice and Pasta Side Dishes, any .75/2 (5-31-09) Unilever-4/5
Final price: $.25 each WYB 2

Oscar Mayer Deli Creations $3
Use: 75/1 printable printable at Group B

Oral B toothbrush 1.99
Use: Oral-B manual brush, any .75/1 (5-31-09) P&G-5/3
Final price: .49

Philadelphia cream cheese 8 oz. .88 with in store coupon (limit 3)
Use: Also use: 1.00/2 printable
Final price: 2 for free!

Best Foods Mayonnaise with in-store coupon (limit 2)
Use: Best Foods Product, any .60/1 (8-9-09) RP-5/17
Final price: 1.28/.68

Yoplait Go Gurt 8 ct.
Use: Yoplait Go-GURT Yogurt or Go-GURT Fizzix, any flavor .75/2 (Expires: 5-16-09) SS-3/22 and SS-4/19
Final price: $0.75 (with GM promo)

Yoplait Go Gurt 8 ct.
Use: Yoplait Go-Gurt, Fizzix, Kids Cup, Kids Yogurt Drink, Yoplait Trix Multipack, any .35/1 (6-13-09) SS-4/19
Fianl price: $0.80 (with GM promo)

Yoplait Go Gurt 8 ct. 2.50/1.50 1.00/2 printable at this link $1.00
Final price: $0.50 (with GM promo)

Best grocrey deals this week

I'm going to take a stab at making my own list based off of the PYP website. Nicole is very busy and about to have another baby, so she will probably be taking a break from her lists here soon.

Best Grocery Deals for the week. (taken from http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/)

Smiths: 1.79 10lb Potatoes, 1.79 lb Chuck Roast or Steak, .69 lb Tyson Whole Chicken, $1.69 Milk, $0.39 Meat Franks, $2.04 Breyers Ice Cream, $0.49 Electrasol, $0.30 Suave Shampoo or Conditioner.
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?s84mi2

Maceys: $1.69/lb Boneless Beef Cross Rib Roast, $1.99/lb Beef London Broil Steaks, $1.67 Milk, $0.99 WF Cottage Cheese, $0.67 WF Margarine, $3.99 WF Shredded Cheese, $0.67 Wheat Thins.
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?m84ac2

Albertsons: $0.38 Philadelphia cream cheese, $0.67 CoffeeMate creamer, $0.88 Albertson's cereal, Free - $1.00 Kellogg's cereal, $0.63 Knorr/Lipton rice or pasta sides.
**ConAgra promo: Save $5 on your NEXT shopping order when you spend $20 OR MORE (one $5 voucher per transaction) on participating products.**
$0.25/$0.75 Healthy Choice All Natural entrees, $0.75 Healthy Choice Simple Selections,$0.75 Hunt's Ketchup.
**General Mills promo: Save $4 instantly when you spend $10 on participating items.**
$0.50 BC frosting, $0.35 BC Suddenly Salad, $0.45 Fiber One bars, $0.50 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers, $0.85 Pillsbury Grands biscuits, Free/$0.50 Yoplait Yo Plus.
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84lb2

Additional printables

Asst. Cottonelle coupons link, link
Play the Cottonelle Puppy Game and get two .50/1 coupons link
.75/2 Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups OR Fruit Roll-Ups Fruit Stickerz Fruit Flavored Snacks BTFE, Pillsbury or BettyCrocker
.55/1 Betty Crocker Frosting BTFE or BettyCrocker
.40/1 Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad BTFE, Pillsbury or BettyCrocker
$1/2 Yoplait products listed: • Yoplait Go-GURT Yogurt • Yoplait Go-GURT Fizzix Yogurt • Yoplait Trix Multipack Yogurt BTFE, Pillsbury or BettyCrocker
$1/2 Healthy Choice meals link or link

Catalina offers
Old El Paso
Purchase any Old El Paso Taco Shells, Dinner Kits, Seasoning, Refried Beans or Heat & Serve Side Dishes
Between 4/24 & 5/17
Buy any 3 and save $1.00 on your next Beef or Chicken purchase.
Buy any 6 and save $3.00 on your next Beef or Chicken purchase.

Watch for these in-store coupons
Corona de Mayo pamphlets with coupons for $1/2 Old El Paso products.
Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Whole Grain White or 100% wheat bread 20 oz - Watch for .55/1 peelies
Coke soft drinks 12 pack - Watch for $1/2 tearpad coupons

Associated Foods:
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ss2

Sunflower Market:
http://www.sfmarkets.com/saleflyer/50609/ut.html

Buy Low Market:
http://www.buylowmarket-utah.com/cms/managed/specials/1242073442_BYLW0511p14v5Final.pdf

BBQ chicken

This wasn't my favorite recipe, but it was still worth sharing. The only thing I didn't like was the chicken was still pretty dry in the middle. I used pretty big pieces though, so that might have had something to do with it. I really liked the flavor though. I ended up shredding the chicken and cooking it for another hour or two. Then I served it over rice, sauce and all. It would probably make a pretty good BBQ chicken sandwich.

Instructions.

Things You'll Need:
•6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
•1 (12 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
•1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
•1/4 cup brown sugar
•2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Step 1
Spray slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent entry from sticking. Place chicken in slow cooker and turn heat to low.

Step 2
Mix the barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce together. Pour mixture over chicken.

Step 3
For best results cover chicken and cook for 6 to 8 hours on Low.

(http://www.ehow.com/how_4536328_barbecue-chicken-slow-cooker.html)

Best Grocery Deals for the week‏ . . .

Ok. I'm getting back into the swing of things. I'm working on a couple of fun new things that I hope you all will enjoy. One of wich is the weekly dinner calendar on the right hand side. I would love some imput for it. I'm also looking for someone to help me make over the blog. I'm not very good when it comes to those things, so if any of you are so inclinded HELP! =)
Well, here is this weeks list. Thanks, as always, to Nicole and PYP!

Best Grocery Deals for the week. (taken from www.pinchingyourpennies.com)

Smiths: $1.79 10 lb potatoes, $1.99lb sirloin steaks, $.38 Kelloggs Cereal, Loreal Face Products, $.30 Suave Shampoo and Conditioner
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?s84mi2

Maceys: $1.25 Strawberries, $1.67 Milk, $.79 Coke 2 liters
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?m84ac2

Albertsons: $2.99 2lb block of cheese, Free Kraft BBQ Sauce, $.42 Suave Shampoo or conditioner, $.75 Post Honey Bunches of Oats or Shredded Wheat (see catalina), $.51 OB Tampons, Free Visine
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84lb2

Additional printables:

$1/1 Kellogg’s various cereal link

.75/1 Fruity Cheerios and .55/1 Cheerios at BTFE, Pillsbury or BettyCrocker

$1/1 any adult or children’s Motrin product link

Play the Cottonelle Puppy Game and get two .50/1 coupons link

Scott products promotion: up to $4 in coupons by email after purchase. link

Catalina offers:

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
Purchase between 5/8 - 5/31 (Doesn't start until Friday!)
Buy (4) & get $1.00 OYNSO
Buy (5) & get $1.50 OYNSO
Buy (6) or more & get $2.00 OYNSO

Kraft BBQ sauce 18 oz. or larger
Purchase between 5/1 and 5/24
Buy 4 get $2.00 OYNSO
Buy 5 get $2.50
Buy 6 or more get $3.00 coupon OYNO

Clorox and Kimberly Clark Products
Between 4/26 and 5/9/09
Buy $15 worth of select items (see store for details)
Get $5 OYNSO

Post Honey Bunches of Oats cereal
Between 4/24/09 & 5/17/09
Buy 3 & get $2.00 OYNSO
Buy 4 & get $3.00 OYNSO
Buy 5 or more & get $5.00 OYNSO

Buy Post Shredded Wheat Cereal (10 oz. or larger)
Between 4/24/09 & 5/17/09:
Buy 2 & get $1 OYNO
Buy 3 & get $2.50 OYNO
Buy 4 or more & get $4 OYNO

Scott Products
Purchase between 5/8 – 5/31 (Doesn't start until Friday!)
Buy (2) different categories & get $2.00 OYNSO
Buy (3) different categories & get $3.00 OYNSO
Buy (4) different categories & get $5.00 OYNSO
** Purchases must be from different SCOTT product categories. Product categories include: Bath tissue, paper Towels, Napkins, Flushable Wipes.

Watch for these in-store coupons:

$2/1 Sara Lee Buns or Bread wyb two bags of Lays and/or Fritos Corn Chips OR one 36ct+ Multipack (5/31/09)
$1 off wyb one Nabisco package and one Maxwell House, Yuban OR General Food International package (7/31/09)
$1 off Beef wyb one A.1. Steak Sauce or Marinade (5/31/09)
.75/1 Tabasco sauce (6/30/09) (beer coupon booklet)
Free produce, up to $1.00, wyb two Kraft Dressings (3/31/10)
Watch for 5 pack boxes of Kraft Mac n' Cheese with "Free Capri Sun with the purchase of this 5 pack" (Requires purchase of 5 pack AT Albertsons!)


Associated Foods: http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ss2

Sunflower Market: 5/$1 Corn, $.88 Strawberries and Blackberries
http://www.sfmarkets.com/saleflyer/50609/ut.html

Reams in Springville: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121048

Buy Low Market: 3lb/$1 Broccoli, $1.69lb chicken breast, 3lb/$1 Fuji Apples, $.89 mushrooms, 3lb/$1 cantelope
WED ONLY: (ALL 5lbs /$1) Cucumbers, Onions, Watermelon, Granny Smith Apples and Carrots
http://www.buylowmarket-utah.com/cms/managed/specials/1241452827_WBYLW0504P14V5F.pdf

Best Grocery Deals this week....

Here is Nicole's amazing list for this week. Make sure to check out PYP for even more great deals!

Best Grocery Deals this week
(taken from www.pinchingyourpennies.com)

Best Flats of Strawberry Deals:
Flats of Strawberries (as of a few days ago)
Buy Low Market $6.99 a flat,
Reams in Springville $5.99 a flat,
Payson Market $5.99 a flat,
Kents in Roy (for you SLC people) $4.99 a flat,
Kohlers in Lehi $7.99 a flat.....

I would call the store to make sure they still have them before you go down, and make sure they are still the same price since prices can change overnight.

Albertsons:
$.65 duncan hines brownie mix,
Free Kelloggs Cereal,
Free Mission Flour Tortillas,
Free Quaker Quakes,
Free Quaker Tortiaz,
$.10 CoffeeMate Coffee,
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84lb2

P&G Smart Saver + P&G Smart Saver + Earn a coupon to save an additional $3 on 3 P&G products in your next shopping order when you purchase 3 participating items from the $5/$20 promo. $3 coupon is valid on your next purchase of 3 Bonus P&G products. Bonus products are: Bounty Basics, Charmin Basics, Crest Toothpaste, Gain, Herbal Essence, Joy or Pampers. Coupon prints at checkout when you purchase 3 participating products, and is valid on P&G products in your next shopping order.

Printable coupons
$1.50/2 or $1/1 Coffeemate liquid or powder, any variety 15oz or larger link
Tree Top coupon - not sure of details link (or this may work: link)
.55/1 Land O Lakes spreadable butter with canola oillink
SAVE $2.00 on the purchase of any TWO (2) Honeysuckle White Turkey Breast productslinkMay work on the ground turkey, didn't print it, so I don't know the details.

Catalina offers
Kellogg's, Keebler or Sunshine snacks
Buy any combination of 10 participating (3.8 oz or larger)
Get 2 Free Movie Tickets.
Between 4/22 and 5/6.
All items must be purchased in one shopping order
*Kelloggs cereal*Kelloggs poptarts toaster pastries*Kelloggs cereal bars*Kelloggs fruit flavored snacks*Keebler cookies*Keebler crackers*Sunshine cheez-it crackers

Land o Lakes Spreadable Butter
Buy 2 & get .50 OYNSO
Valid thru May 19, 2009

In-store coupons
Blinkie: Buy 6 Dannon Light & Fit 6oz, get one Free.

Smiths:
$.99lb Honeysuckle or Jennie-O Turkey Breast,
$.99 Bone in Pork Chops,
Free Vitamin Water,
$.10 Koolaid packets,
$.44 Brut Deodorant,
$.64 softsoap

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Smiths_Apr29_May05

Maceys:
$.33 cilantro,
$1.89lb London Broil,
$.25 McCormick Grinders,
$.88 Nalley Pickles,
$.44 Louisiana Hot Sauce,

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Maceys_Apr29_May05

Sunflower Market:

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120519

Buy Low Market:
3lb/$1 Cauliflower,
3lb/$1 Red Delicious apples,
3/$1 Celery,
$.99lb boneless chicken breast stir fry,
$.50lb Green Grapes,
$.50 Mangoes,
$.50lb tomatoes,
$1.79 lb Ground Chicken breast,
WED ONLY: Seedless Watermelon, Cucumbers, Loose Carrots, Radishes, Green onions, Oranges, Red Onions
FRI ONLY: $1.59 lb Chicken Breast, $.99lb Ground Beef

http://www.buylowmarket-utah.com/cms/managed/specials/1240866737_BYLW0427p14v5F.pdf

Albertson's this week

Like I said earlier, I was out of town this week and missed the double coupons (tears =*(, but I hope some of you got to use them. They are a great way to get some extra savings. Although I was out of town for the week, I needed to make a milk run when we got home. So I jumped on PYP to see what this weeks sale was like and if there was anything worth stocking up on while I was there. And of course there was. I made my grocery shopping hating husband come with me and it was so much fun to watch his jaw drop when we went up to pay. I stocked up on

Betty Crocker frosting, cookie and muffin mixes and of course warm delights.
Nabisco Saltines
Hunts Manwich
Crystal Light
Pam cooking spray
Bisquik
Yoplait yogurt
Kraft Bagelfuls

The total after fresh value savings was about $160

The total after mfg coupons was about $100

Then all of the promos kicked in (Kraft $10/$4, Yoplait 10/$2)

This is when my husbands jaw hit the floor . . . my total out of pocket for 101 items was $55.03 and I got two $5 catalina's for the Conagra promo!

My total savings for this trip was $170.69.
I'm hoping to go back tomorrow to pick up a few more things. They were out of re fried beans and only had a few bisquick, warm delights & bagelfuls.

Have I mentioned lately how much I love couponing?

Best Grocery Deals this week . . .

I know this is late and hopefully you all went to the pinching your pennies website and got all of this info for yourselves already. You still have until Tuesday though, so here is Nicole's weekly list.

Best Grocery Deals this week (taken from www.pinchingyourpennies.com)
Scroll to the bottom to see a list of free family activities this weekend...

Albertsons:
$.50 BC frosting, $.15 Fiber One Bars, $.50 Kraft Bagelfuls, $Free Kraft salad dressing
*There are a TON of 5 star conagra deals it goes with a catalina, you spend $25 get a $10 oyno catalina...read here for more.
Some of my favorites of this deal are...Healthy Choice Entrees $.20, Egg Beaters $.20, Rosarita Refried Beans $.27.
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84lb2

Additional printables:
1.00/1 Wild Harvest www.wildharvestorganic.com(prints for some, not for others. )
$1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes link
$1/1 Muir Glen product link
.50/2 Pillsbury GrandsLink
.55/1 Betty Crocker FrostingLink

Not sure if these are included in the ConAgra promo:
$1/1 Marie Callender’s Pasta Al Dentelink
.75/1 Marie Callender’s Pasta Al Dentelink

Catalina offers:
Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese
Buy Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese (Any size)
between 4/3 & 4/26.
Buy 3 & get $2 OYNSO
Buy 4 & get $3 OYNSO
Buy 5 or more & get $4 OYNSO

Old El PasoPurchase any Old El Paso Taco Shells, Dinner Kits, Seasoning, Refried Beans or Heat & Serve Side Dishes
Between 4/24 & 5/17
Buy any 3 and save $1.00 on your next Beef or Chicken purchase.
Buy any 6 and save $3.00 on your next Beef or Chicken purchase.

Watch for in-store coupons:
3.00/1 Kashi frozen pizza (Limit 1 coupon per visit)

Look for Corona Beer coupons:
$1/2 Old El Paso products

Look for pamphlet coupons:
Save $1.25 on three Kraft Dessert products (Jell-O pudding pictured)

Look for tearpad coupons:
Save $1 on Cool Whip when you buy 2 participating Kraft products (Jell-O pudding pictured)

Look for Hormel Natural Choice lunch meat .55/1 blinkies

Look for tearpad coupons:
StarKist chunk light tuna pouch $1.50/3

$1/1 Marie Callender’s Pasta Al Dente Blinkies (Not sure if this variety is included in the ConAgra sale.)


Smiths:
$1.67 Milk ($1.49 at Smiths in Lehi--AF price matches there prices), $.79 Capri Sun, $.49 Kellogs Cereal, Free McCormicks Grill Mates, Free Quaker Quakes, $.50 Pillsbury Brownie mixes
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Smiths_Apr22_Apr28

Maceys:
$.50 Bar S Franks, $1.49lb Pork Sirloin Chops or roasts, $2.50 Aqarius 24 pack spring water, $Free Vitamin Water
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?m84ac2

Food Storage Deals: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119957

Sunflower Market: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119896

Buy Low Market:
$.33lb Bananas, $.33 cucumbers, $.33lb Fuji Apples, $.49 chicken leg quarters, $1.99 lb sirloin tip steak, $1/1 red grapes, $.50lb broccoli, $.33lb oranges,
WED. Only: 5lb/$1 Seeded Watermelon, 5/$1 lemons, 5/$1 cilantro, 5lb/$1 carrots, 5lb/$1cabbage, 5lb./$1 yellow onions,
http://www.buylowmarket-utah.com/cms/managed/specials/1240255963_BYLW0420p14V5F.pdf

Associated Foods: http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ss2


If you are feeling like something FREE to do this weekend, here are a bunch of free Family Activities....( most are in SLC...but it could be worth the drive)


Friday Jumpin Jacks FREE Open Bounce. 12-5 for their Re-Grand Opening, hotdogs, dazzle dogs show, balloons and FREE bouncing! Bring your socks. (7988 South Welby Park dr, 7800 South, go west of Bangerter, left on welby and you'll see it on the right)

Friday FREE Day at Red Butte Garden, 9am-3pm. Free tree to take home when you participate--

Saturday FREE Child Protection Fair, immunizations, there will be electronic child ID kits, bicycle registrations car seat and booster seat information, bike helmets, a visit with McGruff and much much more. he Midvale Boys & Girls Club, 7631 South Chapel Street (415 West) in Midvale 11-2pm
FREE Earth Jam, Earth Celebration Day at Liberty Park, 12-9 Sat and Sunday

Some More ideas:
Thurs 6-10 buy one get one free ladies night at the Quarry, rock climbing in Provo
Kid Time at the covey Center in Provo Sat, 1-2 bring your Utah Kids Club card to get in for 2.00.

Ogden Nature Center, is an awesome place for earth day, Tree house Museum or the Ogden Dino park--buy one get one free with your Utah Kids Club card. (See promos pages for details) Cold Springs Trout farm too--super fun!

As always a huge thanks to Nicole and PYP for the great lists!

Chicken Pot Pie

If you got a chance to stock up on some Bisquik at Albertson's this week, here is a great recipe to use some of it. I got it from my step-mom (Thanks Lori!).



Chicken Pot Pie

2 c. chopped, cooked chicken

1 1/2 c. frozen mixed vegetables

1/4 c. each, celery & onion

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 c. chicken broth

1 1/2 c. instant bisquick

1 c. milk

1 stick melted butter, divided



Preheat oven to 350*. In greased 9x13 pan, layer chicken, mixed vegetables, celery & onion (sauteed in 1/2 sick butter). Mix soup, chicken broth & season with salt & pepper. Pour over layers. Stir together the biscuit mix & milk. Pour over casserole. Drizzle butter over topping. Bake 40-45 min.



I made it with a few variations. I didn't have celery or onion so I added some dried chopped onion I had in my spice cupboard. I also didn't have and cream of chicken soup (I guess it hasn't been on sale recently =). I got online and Googled cream of chicken soup substitutes and got this recipe . . .



Cream of chicken soup substitute

1 tbsp. butter

3 tbsp. all purpose flour

1/2 c. low sodium chicken broth

1/2 c. low-fat or fat free milk

salt and pepper to taste



Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour; keep stirring until smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat and add the chicken broth and milk, a little at a time, stirring to keep smooth. Return to heat. Bring sauce to a gentle boil; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste.



Use in place of condensed cream soups.



Can be varied by using vegetable broth, sauteed chopped celery, celery seed or sauteed chopped mushrooms.

It was very yummy and my family loved it!

I'm back

Sorry I abandoned you all for a week. I went to California to visit my sister and family. It was great, but I'm glad to be home. Hopefully you got to take advantage of the Albertson's double coupons in last Sunday's paper. I was so bumbed to come home and see that I had missed out. Oh, well. I'm hopping to head out today and see what's left of this weeks sales. Hope you are all well. I'd love to hear from some of you on how your doing with couponing, food storage and new recipes!

Albertson's sale 4/8

I took a picture, but mailed off my recpit for a rebate before writing down the details.

I got lots of Lysol cleaning supplies, more cereal with free milk, free eggs, peanut butter, frozen meals, some personal hygine items for my year supply of non food items, easter items and more.

I spent about $100 and saved over $200. It was great.

Mini Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes sounded really good the other night, but I didn't have any hamburger buns, so I got creative. I broke out some of my Grands Biscuits and made mini Sloppy Joes. They were fun and very tasty. We like Manwich for our Sloppy Joes. We rounded it off with some Oreida French Fries. Not the healthiest dinner I know, but it sure tasted good =)

Corn Bread Tacos

I got this from my friend Tracie's recipe blog. It is SO yummy.

1 lb. ground beef
1 cup of corn
1 small can of sliced olives
1 large can of tomato sauce
1 packet of taco seasoning
1 packet of Marie Calendar's corn bread (I used Quaker Yellow Corn Meal)

1. Cook ground beef, seasoning with garlic salt and pepper (drain)
2. Add corn, olives, tomato sauce and taco seasoning (set aside)
3. Follow directions on back of corn bread
4. In a 9x13 pan add the meat mixture and spread out evenly. Next add the cornbread mix and cover meat mixture completely.
5. Cook at 375* for 35 minutes and sprinkle with some cheddar cheese!! (optional)

Best Grocery Deals this week‏ and more

Nicole has been super busy sending me tips on lots of deals this week.

If anyone is interested, she has some free coupon classes coming up. One in Odgen at the Standard Examiner building, this Thursday at 7pm and one in Pleasant Grove Wednesday April 29th at 7pm. These classes will be very helpful to anyone wanting to learn how to coupon. She taught me everything I know =) Let me know if you are interested in either of these and I will get you more info.

Best Grocery Deals this week‏

Smiths:
$1.79lb London Broil, $1.49-$1.69 Milk (depending on where you live), Free McCormick Grill Mates, Free Quaker Quakes, $.30-$.38 Suave Shampoo and Conditioner
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?s84mi2

Albertsons:
Free Glaceau Vitamin Water, $.25 Kotex lightdays, Free Melitta Coffe Filters, $9.99 32 lb dog food,
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84lb2

Maceys:
$.39lb oranges, $.49lb white onion, $1.67 milk, $.99 cottage cheese, $.99 dozen eggs
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?m84ac2

Associated Foods: http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ss2

Harmons: http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?h84ar2

Food Storage Deals: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119388

Sunflower Market:
$1.25 strawberries, $.33lb oranges, Hawaiian pineapple$2
This weeks ad: http://www.sfmarkets.com/saleflyer/41509/hlr_orm.html
Last weeks ad: ends today it is double ad wed.
http://www.sfmarkets.com/saleflyer/ormsaleflyer.html

Buy Low Market:
$1.50 10lb potatoes, $2.99lb tbone steak, $1.50 strawberries, $1 lb red grapes,
Wed Only: all these are 4lb/$1--oranges, red delicious apples, loose carrots, radishes, green onions, cabbage and jicama.
Check here for more great deals at buy low: http://www.buylowmarketutah.com/cms/managed/specials/1239641190_BYLW0413p14F.pdf

Extras

Buy Low Market in Provo has Strawberries $6.99 a flat. They had at least 50 cases left...and they probably have a bunch in back. I would call before you go. I am not sure if this sale is all week or just today...you could ask when you call.

www.buylowmarket-utah.com

Smiths in American Fork has a ton of Large dozen eggs marked at $.50 a carton. They don't expire until April 28.

Online deals

Arts Cow:

Here is an email I recieved from Arts Cow. You can get 6 free books, you just have to pay for shipping.

Thank you for your supports, so we have acquired the new Xerox iGen4 Production Printer to offer you the best printing quality ever! Get your Free 6 custom hardcover photo books printed with the new iGen4, which is the highest-quality digital press in the printing industry!


What you will expect on your new photo books with iGen4:
-Best high-definition & sharp image quality (no more pixelated image!)
-Vibrant colors & smooth color reproduction
-Uniform color tone across the printed surface
Try and experience the new and powerful iGen4 with ArtsCow.com.
We are 100% guaranteed the new photo books will far exceed your needs and expectations!


Gift Certificate Code : FREE6BKS
Expires on: 04/30/2009


Hints : Redeem the Gift Certificate by login ArtsCow.com, go to "Members Area"-> "Credit & Discount", enter the Gift Certificate and click "Validate". http://www.artscow.com/Member/CreditDiscount.aspx

P.S.: Price of custom photo book will still remain the same after this offer ends, so you only need to pay the same price photo book with Xerox iGen4!

Thanks so much Nicole! I hadn't heard of Arts Cow before and when I signed up they gave me all sort of free things, so you should defiantly all go check them out.

and the winner is . . .

I didn't think the whole give away thing would be very big, but it was fun anyways.

Thank you to the four of you that played along with me.

I felt kind of silly just picking one winner out of the four of you.

So . . . I'm going to make you each a binder!

Congrats ladies!

Thanks again for playing along and making me feel loved.

Fun with Food Storage is at it again.

Can I just say how much I love these ladies. They are AWESOME. Crystal's (Everyday Food Storage.net) new book is finally here! 'I Can't Believe it's Food Storage'

What is included in I Can’t Believe It’s Food Storage?

• A step by step training program for using your food storage every day in your own recipes. Think of me as your food storage personal trainer.
  
• Over 100 kitchen tested (and very delicious) recipes, including some not yet featured on my blog!
  
• Family Home Evening lessons to help get your entire family involved in planning your 3-month supply and helping you in the kitchen.
  
• Information on the what, where, and why’s of common food storage items.
  
• Practical tips for getting dinner on the table, picky eaters, grocery shopping, and more!
  

How do I purchase I Can’t Believe It’s Food Storage?

I Can’t Believe It’s Food Storage is available for pre-order NOW and will be released on Wednesday. You can pre-order your copy from Amazon.com or through DeseretBook.com for $17.95. If you pre-order it through Amazon.com by Wednesday, your copy will be signed by me plus the book is eligible for FREE shipping (with an order of $25 or more)! Or you can purchase it from your local LDS bookstore in the next week or so. Be sure to keep asking for it!

You can also enter for a chance to win a copy at everydayfoodstorage.net!

I'm am so excited for this book! I know it will help me so much in my goal of implementing food storage into my everyday cooking. Her web site has already helped me so much with tons of very helpful tips, yummy recipes and many other great tools!

Congratulations Crystal! I can't wait for pay day tomorrow so I can go out and buy it!

Don't forget to get your entry in buy tonight for a chance to win a copy of Jodi & Julie's latest and greatest food storage binder!!!

Best Grocery Deals this week

I didn't want to post and take away from the giveaway, but I didn't want you all to miss out on this weeks great deals either. Thanks as always to Nicole and PYP!

Best Grocery Deals this week (from www.pinchingyourpennies.com)

Smiths: $.79lb Cooks ham, $1.49 Kroger Butter, $.59 Meadow Gold half pint whipping cream, $B1G1Free Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic suncare,
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Smiths_Apr08_Apr14

Maceys: $1.25 Strawberries, $1.39lb Boneless Country Style Ribs, $1.00 Dannon Dannimals or Light and fit 6 packs, $3.99 2lb block of Medium cheese, $.98 dozen Eggs, $.67 Kraft Salad Dressing
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Maceys_Apr08_Apr14

Albertsons: (Hot Unilever Promo) $.50 powerade, $.84 Kellogs Cereal + free milk, $2.35 Bertolli frozen dinner, $1.05 Breyers Ice Cream, $.60 Cool Whip, $.60 Marshmallow Creme, $.23 Knorr/Lipton sides, $.30 Lipton Dry Soup Mix, $1.30 Nabisco Graham Crackers, $.83 Skippy Peanut Butter, $.39 Snuggle Fabric Softener, $.25 Vaselline Lotion, $.45 Wishbone Salad Dressing (many more--check out the list this week--MAKE SURE TO NOTICE IT IS A CATALINA)
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Albertsons_Apr08_Apr14

Additional Coupons from Albertsons:

Mail-in rebate offer:Purchase $40 worth of Unilever products and one ham or turkey and receive a ham or turkey rebate up to $20. Details here: www.makinglifebetter.com (For ideas on how to best do this rebate, read at least the first 2 pages of this thread.)

Catalina offers:
Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & CheeseBuy Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese (Any size) between 4/3 & 4/26.
Buy 3 & get $2 OYNSO
Buy 4 & get $3 OYNSO
Buy 5 or more & get $4 OYNSO

Jell-O refrigerated Snack product
Buy Jell-O Pudding or Gelatin refrigerated Snacks between 4/10 & 5/3.
Buy 3 & get $2 OYNSO
Buy 4 & get $3 OYNSO
Buy 5 or more & get $4 OYNSO

Taco Bell Home Originals Dinner Kits or Shells
Purchase between 3/27/09 & 4/19/09
Buy 2 & get $1 OYNSO
Buy 3 & get $2 OYNSO
Buy 4 or more & get $3 OYNSO

Suave products buy $10 worth of products get $3 OYNSO good between 3/29 - 4/15

Additional printables:

.75/1 Totallink
.50/1 Cheerioslink
$1/2 Lysol disinfecting Wipes, .50/1 Lysol pourable, .50/1 Lysol bowl cleaner, .55/1 Lysol bathroom cleanerlink
.55/1 Country Crock spread 30-45 oz. Calcium Plus Vitaminlink
Save $1 when you buy one
Kraft 2% Milk Shredded Cheese and one Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon (If turkey bacon is included!)link
Mini BabyBel Cheese .55/1link(Click on the red Mini Babybel picture. It will go to a new page. Click on the “get a coupon” button at the bottom)
www.BTFE.comBisquick OR Bisquick Heart Smart Baking Mix 40 oz or larger, .60/1
Betty Crocker Box Muffin Mix .45/1
Betty Crocker Frosting tub .55/1
Betty Crocker Potatoes, any flavor box or pouch (Except Potato Buds ) .40/1
www.BettyCrocker.com
Bisquick OR Bisquick Heart Smart Baking Mix 40 oz or larger, .60/1
Betty Crocker Box Muffin Mix .45/1
Betty Crocker Frosting tub .55/1
Betty Crocker Potatoes, any flavor box or pouch (Except Potato Buds ) .40/1

Watch for these in-store coupons:
Watch for a coupon booklet- Deliciously Homemade desserts. Included in it is coupon for $1.25 off any three participating Kraft Dessert products. Shown are Philadelphia Cream cheese, Jello pudding, Nilla wafers, and Cool Whip. Makes the 8 oz Philadelphia Cream cheese, Cool Whip topping, and the Jell-O all $.19 each when combined with the Kraft/Unilever promo! (Thanks Cougarblue!)


Associated Foods: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Associated_Apr05_Apr11

Harmons: http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?h84ar2

Reams SLC/ Layton Stores: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Reams_Apr07_Apr13

Sunflower Market:$.77 blackberries, $1.88 Natural boneless skinless chicken breasts,
http://www.sfmarkets.com/saleflyer/ormsaleflyer.html

Buy Low Market: $.33 Celery, $.50 lb Gala Apples, $2.99lb Boneless NY Steak, $1.59lb Chicken Breasts, $1.50 Strawberries, $.89 Medium dozen eggs, $.89 Sour Cream, $.89 Green Grapes, $1 Mushrooms, $.50 mangoes, $.50lb cauliflower

Wed. Produce deals only: oranges 3lb/$1, red onions 3lb/$1, fuji apples 3lb/$1, red potatoes 3lb/$1, jalepenos 3lb/$1, 1lb bag of carrots 3lb/$1.

Friday Meat Deals: $3.99lb Ribeye Steak, $3.99lb white shrimp, $1.19 pork shoulder roast, $.79lb chicken drumsticks
Here is their ad http://www.buylowmarket-utah.com/cms/managed/specials/1239036067_WBYLW0406P14V5F.pdf

Food Storage Made Easy Binder Giveaway

You all know how much I love the ladies over at the Fun with Food Storage Network. Well, Jodi & Julie at Food Storage Made Easy have come up with an awesome binder for their Baby Steps. I'm really excited about this. Right now you can get all of their Baby Steps through their website and in bi-weekly e-mails, but now you can have them all in one place in a hard copy. AWESOME! They will be available as an eBook Thursday April 9th for $17, but they are also giving 10 away! 7 winners will be drawn at random, but 3 winners will be chosen for being the most excited and passionate about sharing the news.

To show how passionate and excited about them and their new binder I'm going to give away one of their Binders too!

Here's what you need to do -

Go check out their website to see what it's all about.

Then come back here and leave a comment about your food storage situation with your name and a way of contacting you by midnight Monday April 13th.

I will announce the winner on Wednesday April 15th.

Good luck to everyone!

Thanks Jodi & Julie for your awesome web site and this amazing binder. You are the best!

Albertson sale & Smiths case lot

I haven't hit too many sales lately because I spent WAY too much last month. I'm going to try and control myself better this month, but I'm not off to a very good start =)

I started with Smith's case lot sale yesterday and got cases of:

Flour (8 5lb bags $1.60 each)
Peanut Butter (15 jars .87 each)
Mandarin Oranges (24 11oz cans .33 each)&
Tomato Soup (24 cans .40 each)

Re-stocked my supply of Pillsbury breads ,

and got milk and some other odds and ends.

Retail it was $144.74
I spent $74.63
A savings of $70.11

Today I went to Albertsons.

I got:

6 boxes of cereal ( Cheap cereal that came with a $5 catalina)
4 packs of gum (free)
2 bags of cough drops (free)
3 cases of water ($3/6)
6 bags of Starburst Jellybeans (My FAVORITE candy for $1.17)
1 box of 6 microwave popcorns ($1.49)
20 cans of chicken broth (.49 each)
1 doz eggs (free)
sour cream (just a need)
juice (just a need)
and a reusable grocery bag (I've been trying to buy one every trip)

Retail $116.13
I spent $42.03
& saved $74.10



It was a great chance to build up some food storage for cheap. How's everyone else doing? Does anyone have questions or want me to go over something about couponing? I'm also happy to get together with anyone who wants a one-on-one lesson. Just let me know.

Best Deals this week...

As always, thank you to Nicole for this awesome list!

Check out www.pinchingyourpennies.com for more deals.

Albertsons best Deals are:
$.73 canned dole pineapple, mandarin oranges and tropical fruit (see list for additional info and catalina)
$.63 Knorr/Lipton sides
$2.27 Red Baron Pizza
$.50 Glade Spray
Free Post Cereal (r $.24-$.74--make sure to use catalina)

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Albertsons_Apr01_Apr07

**Be sure to see the special Albertsons offer at this link for additional Albertsons coupons!

**Catalina offers: Buy any Post cereal (10oz or larger) and save up to $5 OYNSO. Pictured are Raisin Bran, Fruity Pebbles, Honey-Comb, Shredded Wheat, Honey Bunches of Oats, Grape Nuts, Trail Mix Crunch, Post Selects.
Purchase between 3/27/09 & 4/19/09
Buy 3 and get $2 OYNSO
Buy 4 & get $3 OYNSO
Buy 5 or more and get $5 OYNSO

Dole Mandarin Oranges or Tropical Mixed Fruit, 11-15oz (Pineapple not included)
Buy 3 get .75 OYNSO
Offer ends 3/24/09 (This offer has expired, but there are reports that it's still working!)

Additional printables:
.55/1 Land O Lakes spreadable butter link
.55/1 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts link
$1/1 any Loreal product link(You must be registered. Sign in to your account and click on “Special Offers”. You can print six coupons – two at the end of three “Can I Help You” Consultations)

Smiths Caselot Prices and other deals:
$.49lb apples
$1.69 milk
$7.99 5 lb shredded cheese

CASELOT DEALS (must purchase by the case)
$.33 mandarin oranges
$.20 tomato sauce
$.33 tomato paste

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Smiths_Apr01_Apr07


Maceys:
$1.59 lb chicken breasts
$1.59 milk
$.41 pillsbury brownie mix
$.51 softsoap handsoap,

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Maceys_Apr01_Apr07

Associated Foods: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Associated_Mar29_Apr04

Harmons: http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?h84ar2

Reams in Springville: Great produce deals http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118337

Reams in SLC: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Reams_Mar31_Apr06

Sunflower Market: don't forget today is double ad Wednesday http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118341

Buy Low Market Best deals are:
$.33 lb Fuji apples
$.99 dozen eggs
$1.50 10lb bag potatoes
$.50 celery

Wednesday Only deals:
$.33lb Granny Smith Apples
$.33lb Onions, $.33 lb Jicama
$.33 lb Oranges
$.33 lb Grapefruit
$.33 lb tomatillos

There are LOTS more really great deals on produce and meat, check the ad here for more great stuff....
http://www.buylowmarket-utah.com/cms/managed/specials/1238534176_WUTAH0330p14v5F.pdf

Brown Sugar

Have any of you ever started a baking project only to find that your brown sugar is as hard as a rock? We all know it doesn't store well, so it's pretty hard to have a year's supply of the stuff. But, you can make it yourself! In fact I have stopped buying brown sugar because making it is a simple as blending white granulated sugar and molasses together. If I'm making a recipe that calls for brown sugar, I just add the sugar and molasses rather than blend it first. So easy--and no more brown sugar rocks!

Brown Sugar

Blend together 1 cup of white granulated sugar and 1 Tablespoon molasses

Mac & Cheese please

I wasn't feeling very well yesterday and one of the only things that sounded good was my mom's home made mac & cheese. It is really easy and very yummy.

Home made mac & cheese

2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
1 c. grated cheese
1 c. macaroni

Boil macaroni until it is tender. Drain and return to pan. Stir in butter until melted then add flour. Add milk and stir until thick. Then add cheese. Salt and pepper to taste.

Bread

I just had to share what I did on Saturday. I've been spring cleaning and Saturday I attacked my kitchen. I deep cleaned and organized just about everything. Now that it's clean it looks bare, I really need to paint and decorate, but that's a whole other story. While I was cleaning I pulled out my bread maker. It was acting funny the last time I used it (about 3 years ago) so I thought I would try making a loaf to see if it was still on the fritz. It is. It isn't kneading the dough. So instead of just throwing the ingredients away I thought I'd try and just make it on my own. I kneaded it for a little while and let it rise. Then I kneaded it again and let it rise again. Then I cooked it @350* for 30 min. It looked and smelled wonderful, but I was nervous to try it. It was by no means the best bread I've ever tasted, but it was still pretty good. I've really wanted to learn how to make bread for a while now and I guess this is a pretty good start.

I got the recipe from my bread maker's user manual

Homestyle White Bread

1 c. 2 Tbsp. water (75*-85* F)

1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened

2 Tbsp. Sugar

1 Tbsp. non-fat dry milk powder

1 1/2 tsp. salt

3 c. bread flour (I only had regular)

2 1/2 tsp bread machine yeast

After in sat in my bread maker doing nothing for a half an hour I pulled it out and kneaded it. Then I let it rise for about a half an hour. Then I kneaded it again and let it rise for about an hour before I baked it.

Does any one have any good bread recipes or tips?

Cheap Cereal and a few other things...

I just got this e-mail from Nicole and thought I'd share.

Albertsons Sunday ad *HOT POST SALE*

Post cereal 1.57 each when you buy 2
Honey Bunches of Oats 13-18 oz.
Raisin Bran 20 oz.
Shredded Wheat 13-20 oz.
Post Selects 13-16 oz.
Grape Nuts 24 oz.

Additional Catalina - Voucher will print after you pay

Buy any Post cereal (10 oz or larger) during purchase dates and save up to $5 off your next order
buy 3 get $2 off
buy 4 Get $3 off
buy 5 or more and get $5 off

Between 3/27/09 and 4/19/09

So you'll need to buy 6 in a transaction.
You'll pay $9.42, and get a $5 Catalina voucher off your next shopping order.
That's .74 a box WITHOUT coupons.

Use one of these coupons from your Sunday inserts:
Post Selects Cereals, any $1/2 (4-12-09) SS-3/1
Post Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran, Grape-Nuts Nuggets or Flakes, any 10 oz. or larger boxes $1/2 (5-10-09) SS-3/29
Final price on these varieties...... .24 a box!

Or...print this coupon:Post Trail Mix Crunch$2/1 http://www.postcereals.com/trailmixcrunch/
This variety will be free after coupon/instant discount/Catalina.



HOT! Breastfeeding cover
Udder Covers only $7.95!! Reg $32 (makes a great baby shower gift!!!)
If you put the promo code "onefree" you can get one for free...you just pay shipping..$7.95. They are selling out fast! Click on "shop now" in the top left corner and then put in the promo code to see what is left.

Udder Covers Link



For those of you who have not yet used the $5 huggies diaper coupons from a few weeks ago, here is a great way to use them since they expire this week...read here on PYP for more info.

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118151

Powdered Milk

I know this is one of the biggest issues people have with food storage, BUT if this is you, I think you would be surprised. Last night I went to my food storage support group and we taste tested instant potatoes (Walmart brand vs. the LDS Cannery's Potato Pearls) and powdered milk (Morning Moo's Alternative Milk, Morning Moo's Soy Milk, Carnation Instant, Country Cream & LDS Cannery). This is what the group thought of them

" . . . the worst was the Soy and the LDS Cannery brands. These might be just great when it comes to baking or cooking with them, but to drink like a regular glass of milk...YUCK! Now, the best we found was the Morning Moo's Alternative and the Country Cream followed close behind by the Carnation Instant. The Carnation Instant was by far the most expensive and comes in a small box (only makes 3 quarts) but the others make up to 5 gallons."

I personally really liked all three, Morning Moo's Alternative, Country Cream and the Carnation Instant. I love milk. We go through about 4 gallons a week at our house. I couldn't even tell the difference with some of these. So today I took the plunge and used some powdered milk in one of our favorite recipes.

One of our favorite cold day meals is chili and corn bread. We like Stagg's classic chili with beans with home made corn bread. I like Quaker's yellow corn meal and use the easy corn bread recipe on the back of the can with a few substitutions.

Easy Corn Bread
1 1/4 c. all purpose flour
3/4 c. corn meal
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder (I use 1 tsp. baking powder & 1tsp. baking soda)
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 c. skim milk (I use butter milk)
1/4 c. vegetable oil (I use butter and let it melt in the pan while the oven pre-heats to grease the pan)
2 egg whites or 1 egg beaten

Heat oven to 400*F. Grease 8 or 9 inch pan. Combine dry ingredients. Stir in milk, oil and egg, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown and wooden pick inserted in center come out clean. Serve warm. 9 servings.

I found a great milk conversion chart for cooking with powdered milk at Everyday Food Storage. It also includes instructions on how to make your own Sweetened Condensed Milk,
Evaporated Milk, and Buttermilk. So I pulled out my box of Carnation Instant milk and made my own buttermilk. The corn bread turned out great. I also made up quart to keep in the fridge and use. I am now a powdered milk believer. Try it. I really think you will be surprised. Then, if you are ever in the position that you have to use powered milk, you'll already know what to expect.

Summer Salsa

this is the salsa that I make at the partys

chop 1 small onion
chop 1 celery stick
chop 2 green peppers
chop 1 jalipino pepper
2 cans hunts tomato sause
and a dash of crushed red pepper

If you have the pampered chef chopper that is what I use, the taste is kinda Hot but I guess it depends on who you are!!!

Best Grocery Deals this week

Best Grocery Deals this week… (from PYP)

Tip from Shelley (at PYP’s Crystal Ball)

Print this coupon for an upcoming sale.
Post Trail Mix Crunch$2/1 http://www.postcereals.com/trailmixcrunch/
You may also want to save any Post coupons you have for an upcoming sale.

Albertsons:
Best deals are,
$1.99lb butcher block bacon,
$2.88 Deli sliced Carolina Turkey (watch for rebate at deli counter),
$.97 Kellogs cereal (buy 3 get Milk free—see list for more details),
$2.99 Freschetta Pizza,
$.99 24 ct. Guerrero tostada shells,
$1.99 snuggle fabric softener,

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Albertsons_Mar25_Mar31

**Be sure to see the special Albertsons offer at this link for additional Albertsons coupons!

**Additional printables:
$1/2 Frosted Cheerios, Fruity Cheerios, Apple Cinnamon Cheerios or Yogurt Burst Cheerios
link
link
link
.75/1 Total (if these varieties included)
link

Catalina offers:
Taco Bell Home Originals Dinner Kits or ShellsPurchase between 3/27/09 & 4/19/09 (Doesn't start until Friday!)
Buy 2 & get $1 OYNSO
Buy 3 & get $2 OYNSO
Buy 4 or more & get $3 OYNSO

Suave products
Purchase between 3/29 - 4/15 (Doesn't start until Sunday!)
buy $10 worth of products get $3 OYNSO

Crystal Light
Buy (3) crystal light To-Go boxes Get $2.00 off OYNSO(unknown ending date - if you know the date, please post it)

Kraft Cheese
Buy 2 & get $1 OYNSO
Buy 3 & get $2 OYNSO
Buy 4 or more & get $3 OYNSO
Buy Kraft 2% Natural Chunk, Shreds and Snacking Cheese 6oz or larger. Includes 2% Natural Chunk, 2% Natural Slices, 2% Cracker Cuts, 2% Cubes, Crumbles and 2% Shredded Cheese.Ends 3/29

Smiths:
(Hot Quaker Sale)
$1.49 Milk,
$1 dozen eggs,
Free Quaker Quakes,
$.49 Quaker High and Omega Fiber Bars ,
$.49 Quaker true delights bars,
Other Quaker Cereals around $.99.
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Smiths_Mar25_Mar31

Maceys:
$.69lb Tomatoes,
$1.88 London Broil,
$1.59 milk,
$.99 dozen eggs,
$3.98 2 lb. Medium cheese,
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Maceys_Mar25_Mar31

Associated Foods:
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Associated_Mar22_Mar28

Harmons:
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?h84ar2

Reams in Springville:
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117827

Reams in SLC: (meat and produce deals) http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Reams_Mar24_Mar30

Sunflower Market:
pineapple 4/$5,
avocado 2/$1,
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117832

Buy Low Market:

Here is the first page's deals and their Wednesday produce and Friday meat deals. To view the whole ad visit http://www.buylowmarket-utah.com/.
Hass Avocados 3/$1
Foster Farms Whole Fryers .79/lb
Iceburg Lettuce 2/$1
Red Delicious Apples 3lbs/$1
Fresh Whole Pork Leg Roast .69/lb
Boneless Beef Chuck Roast $1.99/lb
Shasta Soda .69
Maid of Clover Milk (2%,1% or skim) 3/$5
WF Canned Fruit .99 each
WF Tuna 4/$5
Jiffy Muffin Mix 2/$1
Doritos 2/$4
Grandma Sycamore Bread 2/$4
WF Yogurt 6oz 10/$5
Stouffer's Dinners 57-96oz. $9.99
Palermos' Thin Crust Pizza 2/$8
Kingsford Charcoal 13.5-18 lb $8.99

Wednesday Only
Oranges 4lbs/$1
Kiwi 8/$1
Red Potatoes 4lbs/$1
1lb bag Carrots 4/$1
Red Onions 4lbs/$1
Honeydew Melons 4lbs/$1

Friday Only
Beef T-Bone Steak or Roast $2.99 lb
71-90 Ct. Cooked Tail-on Shrimps $7.99/lb
Breaded Tilapia Fish Fillet $2.99/lb
Fresh Pork Spare Ribs $1.39/lb
Meaty Lean Beef Short Ribs $1.99/lb
Ground Chicken Breast $1.39/lb

Kmart Doubles 3/22-3/28 Click here to read more:
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117413

Thanks again Nicole and PYP!

Food storage baby steps

If you haven't already checked out the Fun With Food Storage network I highly suggest it. While you are there go to Jodi & Julie's Food Storage Made Easy and sign up for their baby steps check list e-mails. This is a great way to get started on your food storage. I have been receiving their check lists since the beginning of the year, but I have been slacking and haven't done much with them. Today I decided to get serious. With getting started Jodi & Julie focus on having a basic emergency plan in place for your family complete with emergency contact info, meeting locations, 72-Hour Kit, Emergency Binder, a list of important things to grab and a car kit. This is what I'm starting on today. Thanks to my Job I already have 72 hour and car kits. I recently cleaned out the closet by my front door so I could put all of this in one location that would be easy to access on the way out the door. Today I started on my Emergency Binder and next I'm going to get a storage tub to put everything in. Where is everyone else in their food storage journey?

Exclusive PYP grocery offer worth over $20 in savings!

Go HERE to find out more!

Albertsons Double Coupons

Today's paper had Albertsons Double Coupons again. I am NOT going so if any of you would like my coupons they are all yours. I have 5 sets and would hate to see them go to waste. They are good 3/22 - 3/24 (not long at all) on any coupon up to $1.00 and there is a limit of 4 per trip.

Some suggested uses for these coupons are:

Hormel Natural Choice lunch meat 7 oz. (3 days only! 3/20-3/22) 2.38
Hormel Natural Choice Deli Sandwich Meat, any .55/1 (4-19-09) SS-2/8
Final price after doubled coupon: 1.28

Dannon Activia 4 ct. 2.00
Dannon Activia or Activia Light, any 4-pack $1/1 DND (4-30-09) SS-1/11
Final price after doubled coupon: FREE

Dannon Activia drinks 4 ct. 3.00
Dannon Activia Drinks, any 4-pack $1/1 DND (6-30-09) SS-3/1
Final price after doubled coupon: 1.00
Dannon DanActive 4 ct. 2.00
Dannon DanActive or DanActive Light, any 4-pack $1/1 DND (4-30-09) SS-1/11 and SS-3/1 Final price after doubled coupon: FREE

TreeTop Trim juice blends 46 oz. 2.50
Tree Top trim, 46 oz. $1/1 (3-31-09) SS-1/4
Final price after doubled coupon: .50

Hershey's Bliss Easter eggs 8.8 oz. 3.00
Hershey’s Bliss Chocolates or Reese’s Select Clusters bags, 8.6 oz. or larger $1/1(5-1-09) SS-3/1
Final price after doubled coupon: 1.00

Quaker Simple Harvest oatmeal 2.99
Quaker Simple Harvest All Natural MultigrainChewyGranola Bars,any box$1/1(3-31-09)RP2/1
Final price after doubled coupon: .99

Red Baron Single Serve pizza or Panini 5.625-12 oz. 2.50
Red Baron pizzas, any $1/2 (4-9-09) SS-1/11 and RP-3/1
Final price after doubled coupon: 1.50

Aleve pain relief 24 ct. 2.99
Aleve, any 20 ct. or larger $1/1 (3-31-09) NestleSS-1/4
Final price after doubled coupon: .99

Lysol sanitizing wipes 80 ct. B1G1FREE
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, any $1/1 (5-11-09) SS-3/15
Final price after 2 doubled coupons: 2/3.29

**Kellogg's promo: Save $10 instantly when you buy 10 participating products.**Sale price shown is BEFORE/AFTER purchase of 10. Must purchase 10 to get $1.50 price. Discount is 1.00 per item when you purchase 10.

Kellogg's cereal 9-21.5 oz. 2.50/1.50
Kellogg’s Cereal, any flavor 10 oz. or larger .70/1 (4-5-09) RP-2/22
Final price after doubled coupon: .10

Kellogg's cereal 9-21.5 oz. - Jumbo Multi Grain Rice Krispies (Pictured) Raisin Bran Extra! and Frosted Mini Wheats Little Bites (If these varieties are included!)
2.50/1.50Kellogg’s Jumbo Multi-Grain Krispies, Raisin Bran Extra!, Mini-Wheats Little Bites, Special K Blueberry, or Disney Hannah Montana Cereal, any flavor 11.2 oz. or larger $1/1 (4-5-09) RP-2/22
Final price after doubled coupon: FREE

Kellogg's Pop Tarts 21-22 oz. 2.50/1.50
Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts toaster pastries, any flavor 8 ct. or larger $1/2 (4-19-09) RP-2/22
Final price after doubled coupon: .50

Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats 5.9-6.2 oz. 2.50/1.50
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats, any flavor 8 ct. or larger. $1/2 (5-10-09) RP 3-15
Final price after doubled coupon: .50

(Thanks Shelley & PYP!!!)

I also have many of these coupons I'd be willing to part with. Let me know!

Using Food Storage

Before I got my food storage organized, I would go to the dry pack cannery and just guess at what I needed. When I got my rotator shelf and began filling it up, I found that I had 3 times as much oatmeal as I thought. Although I'm fond of oatmeal, I'm not 20 cans fond of it, so I began brainstorming how I could use more oatmeal. I came up with this oatmeal pancake recipe. I'll make a couple of batches at one time and freeze the pancakes, put them in freezer bags, and then pop them in the microwave for 2 minutes. I have been having 1 every morning now for a couple of months. I have yet to get tired of them! Here's the recipe:

Combine in a large bowl:

4 cups oatmeal

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/4 cup sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

Combine in a smaller bowl:

4 cups (1 quart) buttermilk or regular milk

4 beaten eggs

2 cups unsweetened applesauce

1/4 cup melted butter

2 teaspoons vanilla

Add liquid all at once to dry ingredients. Stir until dry and wet ingredients are combined, but don't over beat. Let the batter stand for 45 minutes. The batter will thicken, so add regular milk until it is the right consistency. Cook on a hot griddle and enjoy.

I place cooked pancakes on cookie sheets and freeze; then I transfer them to freezer bags and stick in the freeze. I'll take one out, microwave for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes, and it's ready. Brooklyn asks for them every Saturday morning she's at my house. With the applesauce in the batter, she doesn't want any 'dippin' (pancake syrup).

Cafe Rio

I made the Cafe Rio pork & rice recipe's tonight. They were amazing. I broke my no more shopping this month rule again today =( I really wanted to make this recipe and didn't have most of what I needed. So I went to Smith's and took advantage their RX transfer promotion. They loaded $25 on to my Fresh Values card so I only ended up spending about $10. Anyways, I highly recommend the Cafe Rio recipe's. They were fairly simple and turned out wonderful.