The Couponers Recipe Blog

Campbell's® Easy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas

2010-03-13T18:41:00.000-08:00

I found this on allrecipes.com

Campbell's® Easy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas

Ingredients
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular, 98% Fat Free or Healthy Request®)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup Pace® Picante Sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 flour tortillas (6"), warmed
1 small tomato, chopped
1 green onion, sliced

Directions
1.Stir the soup, sour cream, picante sauce and chili powder in a medium bowl.
2.Stir 1 cup picante sauce mixture, chicken and cheese in a large bowl.
3.Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam side up in 11 x 8" shallow baking dish. Pour the remaining picante sauce mixture over the filled tortillas. Cover the baking dish.
4.Bake at 350 degrees F. for 40 min. or until the enchiladas are hot and bubbling. Top with the tomato and onion.

I varied this a little. I didn't have a tomato or onion, but I added frozen corn and black beans to the filling.

Pork Chop and Potato Casserole

2010-01-24T16:30:00.001-08:00

Here is one of my mom's recipes that we had for dinner tonight.

Ingredients:
4 pork chops
1 can mushroom soup
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. minced onion
4 c. potatoes (peeled and sliced)
salt and pepper

Directions:
Brown pork chops. Stir together remaining ingredients and place in a baking dish. Top with pork chops and bake at 375 for 90 minutes.

Taco Tuesdays

2010-01-19T20:02:00.000-08:00

I've heard of several people doing a Taco Tuesday dinner theme and I really like that idea. I've even started to get a good collection of different Taco recipes. Tonight we just went with the basics.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Makes 12 tacos.

You Will Need
1 pkg. McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
3/4 cup water
12 taco shells or flour tortillas (6-inch)
Assorted Toppings: Shredded Lettuce, Chopped Tomatoes, Shredded Cheese, Salsa or Sour Cream

BROWN meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat.

STIR in Seasoning Mix and water.

BRING to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon into warm taco shells. Serve with toppings, if desired.

Rite Aid: P&G Gift Card Pamper Scenario

2010-01-16T08:55:00.000-08:00

I borrowed this from http://www.forthemommas.com/

The Rite Aid P&G Gift Card SCR that I told you about here starts tomorrow, 01/17. Lisa worked out a great scenario in the comments and I wanted to make sure I shared it with you.

Buy (1) 82 Count (Based on size 4) Pampers $19.99
use $5.00/$20.00 Video Values coupon
use $2.00/1 Pampers in 12/27 P&G
$12.99 Out of Pocket
$19.99 towards rebate

Rinse and repeat this scenario 4 more times.

Total will be $99.95 towards P&G rebate (you will need to purchase one item on the P&G list to be at $100.00)
You will have paid $64.95 out of pocket
Submit SCR for $35.00 Rebate$29.95 Total after rebate for 410 diapers

Now, I there are other scenarios to help get you to the $100 mark too. You may consider only doing 4 packs of diapers and doing some of the items to get to the $100 mark.

If you haven’t done the Olay Rebates:

Pampers $19.99
Olay Quench $4.99
use $5.00/$25.00 printable
$19.98
use $2.00/1 Olay in 01/17 PG
use $2.00/1 Pampers in 12/27 PG
Total $14.98 OOP
$24.98 towards rebate

Pampers $19.99
Olay Quench $4.99
use $5.00/$25.00 printable
$19.98
use $2.00/1 Olay in 01/17 PG
use $2.00/1 Pampers in 12/27 PG
Total $29.96 OOP
$49.96 towards rebate

Pampers $19.99
Olay Cleanser $7.99
Olay Cleanser $3.99
Total $31.97
use $5.00/$25.00
$26.97
use (2) $1.00/1 Olay in 12/27 PG
Use (1) $2.00/1 Pampers in 12/27 PG
Total $23.97 OOP
$73.93 towards rebate

Pampers $19.99
Always $6.99
Always $3.99
use $2.00/1 in 12/27 PG
use FREE Always with purchase Always 12/127 PG
use $5.00/$25.00
$19.98 OOP
$104.90 towards rebate

Total OOP $88.89
Get back $10.00 Olay Rebate
Get back $15.00 Olay Rebate
Get back $2.00 Always SCR
Get back $35.00 Gift Card
Total OOP $26.89

Friday = Mega Swagbucks Day

2010-01-15T10:28:00.000-08:00

I am so excited for this Mega Swagbucks day! I already hit a 4 spot!

On Mega Swagbucks Friday you earn larger denominations by searching through Swagbucks. Instead of 1 you may earn 5. You could possibly earn up to 100 swagbucks!

So, why do I love Swagbucks?

•It’s free to join!
•Easy to earn Swagbucks!
•Cash them in for gift cards.
•Earn Extra swagbucks by recruiting your friends, or shopping online!

So, hurry and let’s see who earns the most swagbucks today!

InboxDollars

2010-01-13T13:20:00.001-08:00

I just joined this new site that looks promising.

Back in the game

2010-01-11T15:45:00.000-08:00

So I'm finally getting back into the couponing game. I was out and about this morning and decided to stop at RiteAid . I wanted to use my $10 RiteAid Zyrtec rewards gift certificate before it expires like the last one did. I had a handful of random coupons in my wallet and decided to just see what I could find. Here's how it turned out.

Clean&Clear Cleanser 6.5 oz. $5.99
Crest Pro Health Toothpaste 4.2 oz. $3.69
Olay Quench body lotion 8.4 oz. $5.99
Olay body bar 2pack 3.7 oz. $1.99
Aveeno Lotion 2.5 oz. $3.49
Total $21.15

Used $2.00/1 Clean&Clear Printable Coupon
Used $1.00/1 Crest Premium Toothpaste - P&G 12/27
Used $3.00/1 Olay Quench hand or body lotion - January Cosmopolitan Magazine
Used $2.00/1 Aveeno Printable
Used $1.00/1 Olay Body - P&G 12/27
Used $10 Zyrtec rewards gift certificate
Paid $2.15 plus tax

Not too bad for being totally unprepared and spurt of the moment.

Swagbucks

2010-01-11T15:21:00.000-08:00

In a previous post I talked about some of the new fun things I've been experimenting with (survey taking, digital dollars, etc). One of those things is a website called Swagbucks. If you haven't signed up yet go here. I've only been doing this for a little over two months and I've already earned over 200 swagbucks! My plan right now is to keep this up over the next year and turn in all my swagbucks for gift cards to pay for Christmas. Well see how it goes.

Swagbucks is offering us all 6 free Swagbucks this week! There will be a new code available on the toolbar every day this week. The first one is available now until 4:30 PST. How to get it:

1. Sign up or Log into Swagbucks HERE. If you are new, you will automatically get 3 free swagbucks for signing up through that link!

2. Download their toolbar that they offer and install in on your browser.

3. Check the little mail icon on the tool bar and you will see a code for 1 free swagbuck.

4. Copy the swag code and paste it in the code area on the “My Account” page. Then click “Gimme.”

There you go! You’ll have 1 free Swagbuck! They will be doing this every day on the toolbar, so watch for it. Do your searching with Swagbucks to earn even more free swagbucks! You can use those bucks for tons of great prizes like Amazon Gift Cards, Target Gift Cards and more! See more info about Swagbucks HERE.

Let me know what you think.

A few more new recipies

2010-01-09T17:54:00.000-08:00

The next recipe I tried this week is one I've already posted about on here; Asian beef and noodles. This was the fist time I've made it. It wasn't an instant family favorite like some of the others we've tried, but we did enjoy it. It's defiantly a quick and easy recipe.

The next one I found on afewshortcuts.com; Crockpot pineapple chicken.

Crockpot Pineapple Chicken
www.afewshortcuts.com
• 3-4 Chicken Breasts (about 2 lbs)
• 1 can of pineapple in juice (tidbits, chucks, rings, it doesn't matter)
• 1 medium onion
• 2 TBSP soy sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
Directions
1. Chop onion and place in crock pot.
2. Place Chicken Breast on top of onion.
3. Dump the can of pineapple (juice and all) over the chicken.
4. Dump the soy sauce and the chicken broth on top of everything.
5. Cover and cook on HIGH in the crockpot for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-8
hours.
6. Serve over rice and with a steamed veggie.
HINT
Make your own rice bowls.
Cut up chicken after it is cooked. Mix with steamed stir fry veggies. Place both
over rice and top with sauce from crock pot! DELICIOUS!

One again, not an instant family favorite, but enjoyed. An additional tip I would add is to not use thick chicken breasts. The chicken seemed very dry to me and I think with smaller chicken breasts the juice would have made it more moist and tender.

Lime Chicken Tacos

2010-01-06T17:55:00.000-08:00

This week I'm trying a few new recipes that I've wanted to try for a while. Tonight was the first. It comes from Taste of Home and was not only easy, but delicious.

1-1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts

3 Tbsp. lime juice

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1 c. frozen corn

1 c. chunky salsa

12 flour tortillas (6in), warmed

Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce, optional

Place the chicken in a 3-qt slow cooker. Combine lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred meat with two forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Stir in corn and salsa. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until heath through. Serve in tortillas with sour cream, cheese and lettuce if desired.

Yield: 12 tacos.

I really am back

2009-12-07T10:08:00.001-08:00

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

2009-11-19T07:27:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-11-19T07:24:00.000-08:00

Win a brand new outfit from DownEast Basics! Just in time for those holiday parties... http://bit.ly/1xTAzR

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

2009-06-29T11:18:00.000-07:00

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?

2009-06-08T23:19:00.001-07:00

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

2009-05-22T07:47:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-20T07:49:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-17T09:18:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-17T09:11:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-13T10:15:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-08T11:37:00.000-07:00

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 . . .

2009-05-06T16:01:00.000-07:00

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....

2009-04-30T20:53:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-26T20:50:00.000-07:00

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 . . .

2009-04-26T20:40:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-26T18:54:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-25T11:46:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-15T20:56:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-15T20:28:00.001-07:00

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

2009-04-15T20:20:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-15T13:48:00.000-07:00

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 . . .

2009-04-15T13:45:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-04-13T07:51:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-09T08:25:00.001-07:00

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

2009-04-07T08:17:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-02T14:53:00.000-07:00

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...

2009-04-01T06:54:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-30T16:10:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-30T08:13:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-30T07:47:00.000-07:00

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...

2009-03-29T16:55:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-26T19:34:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-25T16:37:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-25T08:08:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-24T17:17:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-03-24T08:07:00.000-07:00

Go HERE to find out more!

Albertsons Double Coupons

2009-03-22T07:55:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-21T16:17:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-20T19:41:00.000-07:00

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.

This weeks best grocrey deals

2009-03-19T21:02:00.000-07:00

I'm not planning on hitting any sales this week (like I said, I've already spent my budget), but for those of you looking for good deals this week here they are . . .

(click on the name of the store for the complete list)

Albertsons
$3.99 2lb. cheese
4/$8.97 Pepsi and Mtn Dew 12 packs
Kellogs cereals and poptarts

Smiths
$1.49 milk
$.69 Big K 2 liters
$.80 Quaker Oatmeal
$.49 Dannon Smoothie and Yogurt 4 packs
$.25 Colgate toothpaste
$1.99 hunts pudding 12 pack
$.69 Kellogs Cereal
$.44 Land o lakes butter
Free Quaker quakes.

****For those who live in American Fork/Highland area, the smiths in AF will price match the cheaper front page deals of the Smiths Marketplace. Check your add for prices. Usually milk, meat and produce on front page are $.10 cheaper.****

Maceys
Case Lot:
$1.99 lb petite sirloin steak
$1.39 lb boneless country style ribs
$1.59 milk, $5.00 2lb cheese
$1 Freschetta breadsticks
$6.99 #10 can of Morning Moos potato gems
$18.99 Morning Moos 45lb bucket of red and white wheat

Pleasant Grove Maceys Only
Macey's Customer Appreciation Days Pleasant Grove store only March 16-28

Dannon Spring water 24-pk. half liter bottles 2 for $5
Keebler graham crackers 2 lb. box 2 for $4 w/in-store coupon
WF 36 roll bathroom tissue $6.99
Bananas $0.39/lb.
Western Family cereal 28-32 oz. 2 for $5
BC Fudge Brownies $0.88
Powerad sports drinks 32 oz. $0.69
Yoplait yogurt 6oz. original only $0.39
Shur Saving Milk gallon skim, 1%, 2% $1.49
Sunbelt granola bars 10-12 oz. 2 for $3
Macey's farm bread 32 oz. 4 for $5
WF marshmallows 16 oz. regular $0.69
Gatorade 8 pk. 20 oz. $2.99 w/in-store coupon
MG ice cream sandwiches 6 for $1
Kellogg's cereals 12-20 oz. 2 for $6 (purchase 2 boxes, receive 18 ct. large eggs free)
Hershey's XL candy bars 4.25 oz $0.88
Gold Medal flour 50 lb. bag $11.99
Glauceau Smart Water 1 liter bottles $0.79
MG fudge or orange dream bars 6 ct. box 4 for $5
MG butter 1 lb. quarters 3 for $5
Suave shampoo & conditioner 15 oz. $0.77
Swanson chicken broth 14-14.5 oz. 2 for $1

Also:
*Free helium balloons for all the kids, 12 noon until 6 pm daily
*Free Macey's farm bread 24oz loaf coupon for first 50 people in store each day beginning @7am
*Free coloring contest for the kids (10 and under), win a $25 gc to Toys R Us
*$0.25 hot dogs Saturday only 12 noon until 6 pm

Sunflower Market
$.77 lb Green Grapes
$1.77lb Ground Beef

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

Associated Foods:
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.phpid=UT_Associated_Mar15_Mar21
Reams in SLC:
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.phpd=UT_Reams_Mar17_Mar23

Buy Low Market

Roma Tomatoes 3lb/$1
honeydew melon 3lb/$1
pink lady apples 3lb/$1
TJ Farms Orange Juice $1
Spring Water $3
Broccoli 2lb/$1
loose carrots 3lb/$1
sirloin steak $1.99lb
marinated chicken fajita meat $1.49lb
10lb bag potatoes $1.50,

Wed. Only:
avocados 3/$1
lemons 8/$1
granny smith apples 3lb/$1
yellow onions 5lb/$1
green cabbage 5lb/$1
oranges 3lb/$1

Fri only:
Cross rib roast $1.79lb
Pork stew meat $1.19lb
chicken leg quarters $.49lb

(Thanks Nicole & PYP for the info!)

Walgreens

2009-03-19T18:31:00.001-07:00

I wasn't going to go shopping anymore this month (unless I REALLY needed something) because I'm at my budget limit, but . . . I've been waiting for Listerene to go on sale and this week it did. Walgreens had it on sale 3/$9. I had .50/1 coupons making them $2.50 each. THEN . . . a $6 Rregister Reward coupon (like a catalina) printed out. Earlier that day I had gone to another Walgreens, but they were out of the Listerene so I took advantage of their other RR promotion going on. DOVE Buy 4, get $2 RR, Buy 6, get $6 RR, Buy 8, get $8 RR when you buy participating Dove products (also on 25% sale). Somehow I got a $10 RR instead of just the $8 for buying 8 Dove products.

So trip #1 I got

2 body washes
2 deodorants
1 Hair Spray
1 Mouse
1 Shampoo
1 Conditioner

Retail $38.39
Paid $18.73
Saved $19.66

BUT Walgreens also has a promotion going where if you transfer a RX (that you have never filled there before) to their pharmacy from another pharmacy, they will give you a $25 gift card (Limit 2 per person). Since Brooklyn and I are currently on monthly RX's I had $50 in gift cards to use. I didn't spend a dime.

Then I took my $10 RR to the next Walgreens that had the Listerene and got

Trip #2

3 Listerene's 500ml
1 Halls cough drop
1 new board book for my kids (to make my total more that $10)

Retail $17.91
Spent $2.94
Saved $14.97

and I still have my $6 RR left over for next time.

Breakfast for dinner

2009-03-19T18:16:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn wanted waffles for breakfast this morning, but I was a mean mom and didn't make them. To make it up to her we had breakfast for dinner.

Waffles (From my Mom's recipe book)

1 1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbs. sugar
1 c. milk
4 Tbs. oil or butter
2 eggs

Mix and sift dry ingredients. Add egg yolks and oil to milk. Add to dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Beat whites and fold into batter. Allow 4 to 5 minutes to cook(Or when your waffle maker light says their done). Serve hot.

I thought it would be fun to try something a little different with them. I had some apples in the fridge so I Googled apple filling and this is what I got.

Ingredients

3 c thinly sliced apples, ripe .
1 c unsalted margarine, softened .
6 tbsps brown sugar .
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice .
6 tbsps clover honey .
1 1/2 tsps ground cinnamon

Directions

Step #1 Heat 3 tbsps of margarine In a large-ish sauté pan over med-heat/flame.
Step #2 When bubbling, add the fruit & sauté 4 to 6 mins until softened.
Step #3 Stir in all remaining ingredients & put set aside to cool on the counter or in the refrigerator.
Step #4 When cool, fill crepes with desired amount (or in this case top waffles with filling)

This was the end result. YUMMY!!!

Albertsons Refund Rewards

2009-03-18T15:17:00.000-07:00

Just thought some of you might be interested.

**Albertsons Refund Rewards: Buy an Albertson's gift card for $250, get $20 added for free. Buy an Albertson's gift card for $300, get $30 added for free. Limit $1250 per person, plus additional bonus amount. Valid 3/15-4/15.**

Food storage

2009-03-17T16:48:00.000-07:00

I mentioned that I might do a little bit about food storage on here. I personally am just starting my food storage. How about you? I felt really over whelmed by the whole idea of food storage for a long time.

Then I found the Fun With Food Storage network and got really excited about it. Not long after I found this web site my ward started a food storage support group. Now I have lots of information and two methods to choose from.

My ward's group is a very basic method where we are given a monthly shopping list and at the end of one year you will have a year supply for two adults. We meet once a month. During our meetings we talk about food storage (where every one's at, what their doing, what they want to do, etc.) and usually have a treat made from food storage. Last month we talked about canning your own meat and this month there is talk of dry milk taste tests =) For more information about this group visit www.foodstoragesupport.blogspot.com.

The Fun With Food Storage network is a little more in depth and detailed method. They are 4 ladies with three blogs that have come together to share their wisdom. Jodi & Julie's blog Food Storage Made Ease have come up with baby steps to get your food storage going. They have lots of great tips & tools. Shauntell's blog The Obsessive Shopper focuses on buying your food storage and of course couponing. She also has a lot of great tools & tips in her system. Everyday Food Storage with Crystal helps get over the myths and misconceptions most people have about eating food storage. She has lots of yummy recipes made from food storage as well as tips on organizing your kitchen & pantry.

If you have wanted to start your food storage, but haven't know where to start, these resources are amazing so take advantage of them.

I'll keep you up to date on my progress, but I also want to hear about yours. Good luck and let me know!

Pineapple Pork Chops

2009-03-17T10:53:00.000-07:00

I got this recipe from my sister's best friend a few years ago and it became an instant favorite!

4 pork chops
1 can pineapple; reserve juice
1/4 c soy sauce
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 c. brown sugar
parsley

Trim pork chops; place in ungreased 8x8 baking dish. Mix juice, brown sugar, soy sauce & garlic powder together and pour over pork chops. Cover & marinate approx 8 hrs, turning once. Heat oven to 350* Top with pineapple. Cover with foil & bake for 45 min. Uncover & bake for an additional 5 min. Garnish with parsley.

(I usually serve this over rice)

Campbell's Hearty Chicken & Noodle Casserole

2009-03-17T10:39:00.001-07:00

I needed a quick and easy dinner and found this on the Campbell's Kitchen website. My family loved it.

Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 25 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 c. milk
1 c. frozen mixed vegetables
2 c. cubed cooked chicken
1/4 of a 12-ounce package medium egg noodles (about 2 cups), cooked and drained
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:
Heat the oven to 400°F. Stir the soup, milk, vegetables, chicken, noodles, Parmesan cheese and black pepper in a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir the chicken mixture. Top with the cheese.

Cafe Rio recipes

2009-03-16T16:45:00.000-07:00

I got this from a recent Relifsocity activity. I haven't made it yet, but it was really yummy!

Cafe Rio Sweet Pork
One 3-4 lbs. pork roast
16 oz. salsa
1 can regular Coca-Cola 12 oz.
1 c. brown sugar
2 Tbs. fajita seasoning
2 Tbs. taco seasoning
1 can diced green chilies 4oz.

Place roast in crock pot. Fill crock pot 1/2 way with water. Cook on high for 5 hours. Remove roast and dispose of juices. Cut roast into 3 or 4 sections and place back into the crock pot. Puree salsa in blender and transfer to a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the salsa and mix. Pour mixture over roast and cook on high for 3 more hours. Remove roast and shred. Return shredded meat to the crock pot of juices and stir. Serves 12.

Cafe Rio Green Chile Rice

2 c. rice
2 Tbs. cooking oil
3 1/2 c. chicken broth
2 cans diced green chiles 4oz.
1 medium to large onion, diced
2/3 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cumin
6 green onions, chopped

Heat 2 Tbs. cooking oil in large frying pan. Pour in rice and saute for 2 min. or until rice begins to brown. Transfer rice into a greased 9" x 13" pan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover pan with foil and back at 350* for approx 55 min. Take pan from oven. Remove foil and let rice stand for 5-10 min. Fluff with fork. Serves 12. (Note: For a smaller batch, you can half all ingredients and cook for the same amount of time in the same size pan.)

Cafe Rio Creamy Cilantro Salad Dressing

1 pkg. dry ranch dressing mix
1 c. buttermilk
1/3 - 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeds removed(or not if you like it hot)
1 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. lime juice
1-2 tomatillos (remove outer papery skin)
1 garlic clove

Blend all ingredients in blender. Makes one pint.

Albertson's Double Coupons

2009-03-16T07:49:00.000-07:00

(Thanks for the info Nicole!!!)

Albertsons had some doubler coupons in the Sunday paper this week. The doubler coupons are valid 3/15-3/17. Sunday through Tuesday.. Don't forget to cut them out so you can double the manufacturer coupons that you have.

Here is where to find them....
Salt Lake Tribune, page a7
Deseret News, page a9
It's on page A6 in the Daily Herald

Here are some ideas of what to use them on....

Tree Top 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

Ken's salad dressing 16 oz. 2.50 Ken’s Dressing, any $1/1 (4-30-09) SS-3/8 Final price after doubled coupon: .50

BirdsEye Steamfresh frozen vegetables 10-12 oz. 1.00 BirdsEye Steamfresh Vegetable or Rice Varieties, any $1/3 (4-11-09) RP-3/1 Final price after doubled coupon: .34

Michelina's Budget Gourmet entrees 5.5-8 oz. 1.00 Michelina’s entrees, any excluding pizzas $1/5 (3-22-09) SS-2/8 Final price after doubled coupon: .60

Campbell's V8 soup 18.3 oz. 2.50 Campbell’s V8 Soup, any $1/1 (3-31-09) SS-1/18 Final price after doubled coupon: .50

2 Resolve Carpet or Fabric cleaner 32 oz. 2/7.98Use 3.00/2 in-ad store coupon. Also use 2 manufacturers coupons: Resolve product, any $1/1 (4-19-09) SS-3/8Final price after doubled coupons: 2/.98

**Kraft promo: Save $10 instantly when you spend $25 on participating products.** Mix or Match. Sale prices shown are BEFORE/AFTER $10 instant discount. Use the first number to add up to $25. Discount is essentially 40%.

Kraft Bagel-fuls 10 oz. 3.00/1.801.00/1 printable (see shopping list)Final price after doubled coupon: FREE

Jell-O pudding or gelatin 19-24 oz. ready to serve/refrigerated 3.00/1.80Jell-O Refrigerated Pudding or Gelatin Snacks, any .60/1 (4-1-09) SS-3/1Final price after doubled coupon: .60

Nabisco 100 calorie pack snacks 4.4-8.8 oz. Chewy granola bars 3.00/1.80Planters Big Nut Bars, 100 Calorie Pack Honey Maid Delight Bars, or 100 Calorie Pack Chewy Granola Bars, box .75/1 (4-30-09) SS-2/22Final price after doubled coupon: .30

Planters Mr. Peanut Big Bars multipack or HoneyMaid Delight bars 2.50/1.50Planters Big Nut Bars, 100 Calorie Pack Honey Maid Delight Bars, or 100 Calorie Pack Chewy Granola Bars, box .75/1 (4-30-09) SS-2/22Final price after doubled coupon: FREE

South Beach Fiber Fit bars or Diet 100 calorie snack bars 6.15-8.4 oz. or South Beach cereal or Live Active bars 6.15 oz. 2.50/1.50South Beach Living Fiber Fit Granola Bars, High Protein Cereal Bars, Sweet Nut Creations Bars or 100 Calorie Snack Bars, any box $1/1 (3-31-09) SS-2/8Final price after doubled coupon: FREE

Other deals in their 3 day ad: (valid 3/15-3/17)

Bakery croissants 4 ct large or 8 ct mini B1G1FREE 2/2.99

Santitas tortilla chips 14 oz. 1.59

Milk, gallon 2%, 1%, or skim (First 3) 1.67

Green seedless grapes .99 lb.

Boneless pork sirloin chops or roasts 1.99 lb.

Boneless beef cross rib roasts 1.99 lb.

Extra Lean ground beef 85% 1.99 lb.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts - Butcher Block 1.99 lb.

My first Smith's sale

2009-03-14T16:00:00.000-07:00

I hit my first Smith's sale today and it went pretty well. Not as well as I had hoped, I wasn't as organized as I should have been. I'm still learning, so I'm calling it a learning experience.

This is what I got:

4 pkgs of Dixie plates/bowls
7 btls Classico pasta sauce
11 pkgs American Beauty pasta
5 boxes Kotex liners
5 Colgate toothpastes
5 Colgate toothbrushes
5 bags Tyson chicken nuggets
5 Freschetta frozen pizzas

Retail $163.90
Paid $77.90
Saved $86.oo

The Smith's promo was ** MEGA EVENT Promo: Buy any 10 participating items and get $5 off instantly at checkout. Limit (3) $5 rewards per transaction. ** This is where I messed up a little. Like I said, I wasn't as organized as I should have been and since I was new to Smith's I was also a little flustered. I lost count and should have gotten 3 more items and done 2 separate transactions. The Promo limits (3)$5 rewards per transaction so I only saved $15 when I should have savde $25. Oh well. Like I said, live and learn. I still saved $86.

Another note I wanted to share in relation to this sale is something called Beer Rebates. I know what you're thinking, BEER?!? but it's not what you think. Beer Rebates are mail in rebates sponsored by Beer companies. They require NO beer purchase in the state of Utah. The way it works is on the beer isle or a beer display there are sometimes rebate forms. With these rebate forms, if you spend a specific amount of money on specific items (usually party foods: chips, meat, pizza's, etc.), you mail in your receipts with the rebate form and the beer company sends you a check. No questions asked. I recently found a rebate form for $7.50 back with the purchase of $30 worth of Freschetta frozen pizzas. I almost didn't keep it because it's not a brand I usually buy, but luckily I did. Smith's had them on sale for $4.49. They were part of the $5/10 Promo making them 3.99 and I had $1 off coupons off coupons making my final price $2.99. I also got 5 for my mom in-law to reach $30 for the rebate. So, I paid 31.15 for 10 pizza's, with the $7.50 rebate that makes each pizza $2.37. Not too shabby.

Couponing rocks!

2009-03-13T21:54:00.000-07:00

I've gotten pretty serious about my couponing. I now get 5 Sunday papers, but I'm still working on an organization method I really like. I have successfully cut our grocery bill in half and am working on building up my food storage. Today I went to Albertson's big sale. Right now they have a promotion where when you buy 10 participating items, you get a $10 coupon, called a Catalina, good toward your next purchase. When you combine this with their sales and coupons it makes for a great deal. (For more details click here) Anyways, I just had to share my excitement in my shopping trip today. Thanks Nicole for getting me started!

4 gallons of milk
24 boxes of cereal
6 Pillsbury ready to bake cookies
5 cans of chili
5 cans of olives
5 cans of tomato soup
5 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 bag of carrots
2 sour cream
5 cake mixes
10 brownie mixes
5 frostings
5 cookie mixes
2 boxes of tissues
1 juice
6 boxes of butter
10 grands biscuits
5 crescent rolls
5 cinnamon rolls
4 loaves of bread (not pictured)
I'm going back and hopefully getting
10 warm delights
7 toasterstrudels
16 fruit snacks
4 cheese slices
they were out.
Retail, that is $356.08, but I only spent 137.84! A savings of $218.24 That's .83 an item! Gotta love it!

Round 2

2009-03-13T21:53:00.000-07:00

Today I hit the SF Albertsons as well as Provo center st. I got . . .

11 warm delights
17 fruit snacks
2 toaster strudels
3 Alb.'s brand american cheese slices

Retail that is 93.54
I paid 15.65
and saved 77.89

I'm hoping to make one more trip today.

I love this sale!

The results are in

2009-03-13T21:49:00.000-07:00

My grand total for the week is . . .

4 gallons of milk
24 boxes of cereal
6 Pillsbury ready to bake cookies
5 cans of chili
5 cans of olives
5 cans of tomato soup
5 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 bag of carrots
2 sour creams
5 cake mixes
10 brownie mixes
5 frostings
5 cookie mixes
2 boxes of tissues
1 juice
6 boxes of butter
10 grands biscuits
5 crescent rolls
5 cinnamon rolls
4 loaves of bread
20 warm delights
7 toasterstrudels
22 fruit snacks
3 Alb's brand cheese slices

Retail, that is $505.52, but I only spent $162.01! And (yes I said and) I still have 2 $10 Catalina's left! Now I just need to find a place to put it all =)

Thank you Nicole for introducing me to couponing, Albertson's for this amazing sale, PYP and their amazing site, the fun with food storage network and their wonderful site, but most importantly my family and friends for their love, support and encouragement in my new addiction! For those that would like to learn how to do this, I'd love to teach you!!! Just let me know! Have a great day and happy shopping!

Learn to be a coupon-er

2009-03-13T21:44:00.000-07:00

Due to the overwhelming response to my new hobby I have decided to write more about it and teach you what I know. I am by no means an expert, but I have a wealth of information that has been shared with me that I'd be happy to pass along.

I have three main resources. The first is my step cousin Nicole. She is the one who introduced me to couponing. She teaches a class called coupons 101. I'm going to start with her outline.

1. The purpose of using coupons
a. To be able to save more money
b. Build Food Storage (so you never run out of anything)
c. Get out of Debt
d. Reduce weekly/monthly grocery budget and make the money you have go further
e. To have fun

2. Obtaining Coupons
Sunday Newspaper Inserts
Online Coupons
Blinkies
Tearpads
Catalinas
Peelies
Rebates
Store coupons vs. Manufacturer Coupons

3. Getting Organized
. . . choose what works best for you!
a. Binder Method (zip binder, baseball card holders or photo sheets)
b. Coupon Caddie or Coupon Box (box with dividers and categories)
c. Envelopes (with different categories
d. Filing Cabinet or Filing Box (with dates on top)
e. Flexible File (with categories or dates)
Be organized Before you go to the store!
4. Finding the Best Deals

Pinching Your Pennies: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/
- - click on Screaming Deals by state, click on your state
Things PYP does for you:
Gives you weekly lists of grocery, and other stores best deals, with and without coupons.
Threads and Fourms that I find most helpful:
1. Individual Grocery Stores (Albertsons, Smiths, Maceys)
2. Best Baby Deals
3. Free or Dirt cheap for the week of . . .
4. Best price on perishables for the week of . . .
5. Screaming Deals around the town (Target, Walmart, Kmart, Walgreens, Rite Aid, etc.)
6. Screaming Deals Online (online deals and codes to go along with them
Other Things PYP does:
a. They post other great deals that people find as they come up
b. You know what some of the upcoming sales are going to be and when they start.
This website works with a lot of the local grocery stores.
c. You can ask questions and they are nice to explain things.

Understanding Coupon info and lingo
French's mustard, any .35/1 (2-29-08) SS - 12/9
The date in parentheses is the expiration date.
The information at the end is where the coupon can be found, and the date it was issued:
SS=Smartsource RP=Red Plum/Valassis P&G=Proctor&Gamble K=Kraft

Is that enough info for you? Don't worry. I'm going to break it down. Feel free to ask any questions along the way.

Lets start with 2. Obtaining Coupons, since that has been the biggest question I've gotten so far.

I currently get 5 Sunday papers with coupons in them.

I get The Daily Herald's SavvyShopper Subscription Special
2 Sundays & 1 Thursday$10.36/month with EZ-Pay
3 Sundays & 1 Thursday$12.30/month with EZ-Pay
4 Sundays & 1 Thursday$14.24/month with EZ-Pay
5 Sundays & 1 Thursday$16.40/month with EZ-Pay

Their number is(801)375-5103

Every week I get between 1 & 5 booklets of coupons

They are
Smartsource (SS)
Redplum (RP)
Proctor&Gamble (PG)
Kraft(K)

This week I got three: SS, RP & P&G

I also use some of the other coupons mentioned above, but we'll go into those another day.

I'll let you digest what I've given you today.

Your homework is to decide how you want to start collecting your coupons. Weather that be subscribing to a newspaper, collecting coupons from friends and family that get the Sunday paper, etc.

For extra credit check out my other two resources http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/ and http://theobsessiveshopper.net/.

Next time I'll go over getting organized.

Until then happy shopping =)

Albertson's sale 3/4/09 Round one and how I did it

2009-03-13T21:35:00.000-07:00

Because food storage isn't just about food, I was excited about albertson's sale this week.

I got:

2 Bounty Paper Towels 8ct
4 Charmin Bath Tissue 12ct
4 Pampers Diapers Boxes 88ct
3 Tide laundry detergent 100oz
3 Crest pro health toothpaste 4.2oz
2 Aveeno lotion 18oz
2 Stayfree pads 18ct
2 Carefree liners 46c t

2 Johnson&Johnson Baby Oil 14oz
1 Johnson&Johnson shampoo 13oz
4 Zyrtec liquid 4oz

Retail all of this is $355.79

I paid $187.39

and saved $168.40

Here's how I did it.

First I went to pinchingyourpennies.com and got the Albertson's list.

Second I decided what I wanted and made a list

Albertsons
(Item) (Sale price) (Coupon) (Final price) (Qty)
Pop tarts 1.67 $1/2 RP 2/22 1.17
20Yogos 1.67 $1/2 RP 2/1 1.17
10Tombstone Pizza B3G3 2.80 6
$20/$5 (For every $20 you spend on these items you get a $5 catalina*)
*catalina - a coupon good for a specific amount to use on your next shopping order
(Item) (Sale price/price after calalina) (Coupon) (Final price) (Qty)
Bounty Paper Towels 8ct 10.99/8.24 .25/1P&G 3/1 7.99
10Charmin 6 Mega Roll 6.99/5.24 .25/1P&G 3/1 4.99
10Crest Toothpaste 2.50/1.88 $1/1 P&G 2/8 0.88 52.50/1.88 .75/P&G 2/8 1.13
5Pampers 19.99/14.99 $1/1 P&G 3/1 13.99
11Tide 75-100 oz 11.99/8.99 .35 P&G 2/8 3/1 8.64 9
$30/$10 (For every $30 you spend on these items you get a $10 catalina*)
(Item) (Sale price/price after calalina) (Coupon) (Final price) (Qty)
Zyrtec 9.99/6.69 Printable* 4.69 4
*Printable - an online coupon you print out
Johnson's baby oil 3.00/2.01 $1/1 RP 1-4 1.01
2Johnson's detangler 3.00/2.01 Printable 0.51
1Aveeno lotion 3.5-16oz 6.99/4.68 Printable 2.68
2Carefree liners 3.00/2.01 Printable 0.51
2Stayfree 3.00/2.01 Printable 1.01 2

Third I got out my coupons and found the ones I needed.

I'll post soon about organizing your coupons!
(This is where I'll probably loose you, but I promise I'll explain it all)

Fourth made second list for separate transactions.

To get the most out of this sale the best thing to do is separate your transactions and roll over your catalinas.

1
(Item) (Sale Price/after catalina) (coupon) (Qty)
Pampers 19.99/14.99 $1/1 P&G 3/1 1
Crest toothpaste 2.50/1.88 $1/1 P&G 3/1 1
22.49 total
20.49 after coupons
10.49 after $10 Catalina (I had left over from the last sale)

2
Pampers 19.99/14.99 $1/1 P&G 3/1 19.99 18.99 1 18.99
Crest toothpaste 2.50/1.88 $1/1 P&G 3/1 2.5 1.5 1 1.5
22.49 total
20.49 after coupons
15.49 after $5 Catalina (from the previous transaction)

3
Pampers 19.99/14.99 $1/1 P&G 3/1 19.99 18.99 1
18.99Crest toothpaste 2.50/1.88 .75/P&G 2/8 2.5 1.75 1 1.75
22.49 total
20.74 after coupons
15.74 after $5 Catalina

4
Bounty Paper Towels 8ct 10.99/8.24 .25/1P&G 3/1 10.99 10.74 2 21.98
21.98 total
21.48 after coupons
16.48 after $5 Catalina

5
Charmin 6 Mega roll 6.99/5.24 .25/1P&G 3/1 6.99 6.74 3
20.97 total
20.22 after coupons
15.22 after $5 Catalina

6
Tide 75-100 oz 11.99/8.99 .35 P&G 2/8 3/1 11.99 11.64 2
23.98 total
23.28 after coupons
18.28after $5 Catalina

7
Zyrtec 9.99/6.69 Printable 9.99 7.99 4
39.96 total
31.96 after coupons
26.96 after $5 Catalina

8
Johnson's baby oil 3.00/2.01 $1/1 RP 1-4 3 2 2 6
Johnson's detangler 3.00/2.01 Printable 3 1.5 1 3
Aveeno lotion 3.5-16oz 6.99/4.68 Printable 6.99 4.99 2 13.9 8
Carefree liners 3.00/2.01 Printable 3 1.5 2 6
Stayfree 3.00/2.01 Printable 3 2 2 6
34.98 total
22.48 after coupons
12.48 after $10 Catalina

9
Pop tarts 1.67 $1/2 RP 1/18 2/22 1.17 20 23.4
Yogos 1.67 $1/2 RP 2/1 1.17 10 11.7
Tombstone Pizza B3G3 2.8 6 16.8
51.90 after coupons
41.90 after $10 Catalina

10
Tide 75-100 oz 11.99/8.99 .35 P&G 2/8 3/1 11.99 11.64 1 11.64
Charmin 6 Mega roll 6.99/5.24 .25/1P&G 3/1 6.99 6.74 1 6.74
Pampers 19.99/14.99 $1/1 P&G 3/1 19.99 18.99 1 18.99 38.97
37.37 after coupons
32.37 after $5 Catalina

Then I went shopping =)

When shopping it's not really nice to all of the other shoppers and checker to do a lot of transactions back to back so I usually only do two or three depending on how busy the store is. (Today, however, I did 9 because it was dead and my step aunt was the checker =)
Doing two or three transactions and then getting back in line or going back to the store later is usually the best approach.

That's my shopping process. I hope this helps you on your way to learning the coupon system.

P.S. I have some coupons left over that I will not be using before they expire. If you are interested in this sale I would be more than happy to show you how it's done!

Albertson's sale 3/11 and orginization

2009-03-13T21:25:00.000-07:00

For this weeks Albertson's list click here and click here to go to the PYP Alberston's forum. It wasn't an amazing sale, but I stocked up on some things I needed.

This weeks promotions are:

**Kraft promo: Save $10 instantly when you spend $25 on participating products.
**Campbell's promo: Spend $10 on participating products, get 300 Bonus Labels for Education
**Clip & Save promo: Buy the items shown, in the quantities listed, and save $3 or $5. No limits!(Look for these coupons in your ad, but they usually have extras at the store)

With these (and more) catalina offers:

Crystal Light
Buy (3) crystal light To Go boxesGet $2.00 off OYNSO(unknown ending date)
Kraft Cheese
Buy 2 & get $1 OYNSO(On Your Next Shopping Order)
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.(Be careful on this one, I bought the wrong cheese and didn't get it =( Watch for the 2%)

I took advantage of the Kraft promo with the Crystal Light catalina'a as well as the Clip & Save promo.

I started with my list:
Albertsons
(Item) (Sale$) (Coupon) ($after Qpon) (Qty) (Final$) (Retail) (Saved)
Tree Top Trim Juice 64oz $2.5 $1/1 SS 1-4 $1.5 $4 $6 $10 $4
BrdsEyeStmFrshFrznveg10-12oz 1 $1/3 RP 3-1 0.67 6 4.02 6
Shoppers Value milk - gallon 1.99 n/a 1.99 2 3.98 3.98
Shoppers Value Ice Cream 64oz 1.39 In ad 1.39 2 2.78 2.78
Kraft promo:Save$10 instantly when you spend$25 on participating products
Crystal Light on the Go 7-10 ct. $3/1.80 $1/2 printable 1.3 6 7.8 18
Kraft BBQ sauce 18 oz. $1.5/.90 Instant savings 1.2 5 6 7.5
Kraft Miracle Whip 24-32 oz. $3/1.80 Instant savings 1.8 3 5.4 9
Taco Bell taco shells 18 ct. 1.5/.9 Instant savings 0.9 5 4.5 7.5
Kraft natural cheese slices7-8oz $3/1.80 n/a 1.8 4 7.2 6
Nabisco Oreo cookies 17-20 oz. 2.50/1.50 Instant savings 1.5 2 3 5
Campbell's promo
Campbell's Crm Mush 10.75oz 1 Printable 0.5 6 3 6
Clip & Save promo: Buy the items shown, in the quantities listed&save $3/$5
1 Spring! natural spring 24pck 7.79 In ad 2.79 2 5.58 15.581
Kraft Mac&Cheese 12 pck 12.99 In ad 7.99 1 7.99 12.99

Cut out my coupons(see below for organizing ideas) . . .

And went shopping!

Retail that is $164.59. I spent 68.58. That's a saving of $96.01. (I love saving more than I spent!!!)

OK, so by now you should have all done your homework right?!? And you have a source of coupons. Now, what to do with them all. There are several methods. The tick is finding one that works best for you. So back to our outline

#3. Getting Organized. . . choose what works best for you!

a. Binder Method (zip binder, baseball card holders or photo sheets)
b. Coupon Caddie or Coupon Box (box with dividers and categories)
c. Envelopes (with different categories
d. Filing Cabinet or Filing Box (with dates on top)
e. Flexible File (with categories or dates)
Be organized Before you go to the store!

a. Binder Method (zip binder, baseball card holders or photo sheets)
This is the one my 'teacher' prefers and some day, if I can get organized enough, I might switch to this method. She has a zipper binder full of baseball card holders. Each card holder is the perfect size for most coupons. Then card holders are separated into categories.
(If you would like an example list of categories let me know)

b. Coupon Caddie or Coupon Box (box with dividers and categories)
This is a popular method with couponers. You can actually buy special caddies that already have categorized dividers.

c. Envelopes (with different categories)I've never actually seen this one, but I'm assuming it would be similar to the previous two.

(These first three are great for those who like to take all of their coupons with them to the store for hidden deals. Requires cutting coupons)

d. Filing Cabinet or Filing Box (with dates on top)
This is the method I use. I love it because you only have to cut the coupons you need when you need them.
For great how to videos using this method, click here.

e. Flexible File (with categories or dates)
Another one I've never seen, but it seems pretty self explanatory.

I hope this answers a few more of your questions. If you have more PLEASE feel free to ask!Also check out more of Shauntell's system at http://theobsessiveshopper.net/ part of the http://funwithfoodstorage.net/ network.

Happy shopping!

Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy 30% off coupon

2009-03-13T21:24:00.000-07:00

In case anyone is interested . . .

The parent company for Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy have issued this coupon for 30% off your entire purchase on March 12-15. You can use it as many times as you want during those 4 days. 5% of your purchase goes toward the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Welcome

2009-03-13T11:13:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. I've been playing with the idea of starting a new blog for a while now and today I just decided to go for it. I'm going to combine my couponing with recipes and maybe even some food storage, but I need your help. I'm looking for some of you that would be interested in contributing. My goal is for all of us to save money, find/share/try yummy new recipes and maybe even build up and/or use some of our food storage. I really think this is going to be a lot of fun. Let me know if you are interested!