Coupon Preview 8/2

Wow!  The Sunday paper is scheduled to have 4, that right, 4 inserts this Sunday!  If you were thinking about buying an extra paper sometime this is it.  Go here to view a sampling of what you might expect this week!

Two Great Coupons for Today!

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

If you can print this, email me!

Compliments of Money Saving Mom:

Walgreens 15% off today only

Happy Shopping!

Harris Teeter e-vic offer!

If you haven't joined Harris Teeter e-vic yet, now would be a great time.  They email you their weekly ad and send special offers.  Here is the great offer for this weekend...

Dear e-VIC Customer,

e-VIC is designed to make sure you never miss out on the best deals at Harris Teeter. Now, e-VIC also qualifies you for a special deal JUST FOR E-VIC MEMBERS!

As a loyal customer and e-VIC member, we will automatically deduct $10 from a single transaction of $50 or more between Friday, July 31, 2009 and Tuesday August 4, 2009!

Take advantage of this great offer through Tuesday, August 4th at your local Harris Teeter!

Enjoy your weekend and enjoy your savings at Harris Teeter

Bargain Meal of the Week

This week, I am sharing my hubby's top secret recipe for tender, juicy ribs.

baby back ribs (BOGO), racks cut in half
apple juice, your favorite marinade, or a dash of whiskey (it cooks off anyway, so I am not telling which we use...)
crushed red pepper
salt
pepper
garlic salt
BBQ sauce

Cut and rinse ribs. Season as desired. Put ribs in aluminum foil, and add liquid. Wrap tightly in foil. Cook in the oven at 250 degrees for 3 hours. Allow to cool, and refrigerate overnight. Throw ribs on hot grill, and brush on BBQ sauce. Cook until heated through. Enjoy.....I don't like ribs and I love these!

Serve with baked potatoes ($3 for 5 pounds this week) and fresh veggies from the garden or farmers market.

If you love seeing new recipes or bargains for the week, check out $5 dinners.

Two Days for July Giveaway!

My July Giveaway ends in two days!  Go here to enter!

Harris Teeter July 29th Match-ups

This seems to be a pretty good week.

Large eggs $0.88

1 lb. strawberries $1.25 (this is usually a stock-up price)

1 pint blueberries $1.25

5 lb. Russet Potatoes $3.00

Arm and Hammer Detergent $2.99 $1.00/1 IP

Boneless Top Sirloin Filet Steak $5.97

Colgate Toothpaste Reg $2.69 $1.35 $1.00/1 07/12 SS

Deer Park 24 pack sale $3.99 $1.00/1 Peelie

Degree Deodorant sale $3.00 $1.00/1 06/28 RP

Dole All Natural Fruit Jars $2.50 $0.75/1 August All You

Dole Canned Fruit sale $1.00 Various coupons

Emerald Trail Mix sale $1.10

Finish Electrasol sale $2.99 $2.50/1 07/12 SS

Harris Teeter All Natural Ice Cream B2G3 $1.75 each

Harris Teeter Bacon B2G3 sale $1.52 each

Honey Nut Cheerios sale $2.00 $1.00/1 IP

HT Reusable Bags B2G3 sale $0.48 each

Kleenex Facial Tissue $1.40 Various coupons 7/12 SS

Knorr/Lipton Pasta and Rice Sides $0.78 $0.60/2 05/17 SS2

Kotex Pads, Liners, or Tampons $2.50 $0.75/1 06/14 SS

Lay's Potato Chips $1.99 $1.00/2 July All You

London Broil or Top Round Roast per pound $2.65

Miracle Whip, 32 oz $2.49

Ocean Spray 100% Cranberry Juice $2.35

Ocean Spray Craisins B2G3 $1.18 each

Peter Pan sale $1.67 $0.50/1 IP

Smithfield Baby Back Ribs BOGO

Wacky Mac $1.00 $0.50/1 05/10 SS

Lowe's Foods Deals 7/29

Aquafina 24 pack sale $3.99

Carolina Pride Franks/Smokies sale $2.50 $1.50/2 04/19 SS

Dannon Activia sale $2.00 $1.00/1 05/10 SS

Hillshire Farms Deli Selects sale $2.00 - $0.65/2 06/07 RP

Mission Flour Tortillas sale $1.75 $1.00/1 IP

Mueller's Pasta - $.60 each $1/3 7/19 SS, $1/3 IP

Pink Lady Apples sale $0.89

Russet Potatoes, 5 lb. sale $3.49

Yellow Onions, 3 lb. sale $1.99

Geocaching at Teacher Academy (fun for free)

So I don't have any kid pictures which is the theme of this week's blog hop, but here are four adults acting like kids and loving every minute!

I don't usually post about things other than great deals, meals, and coupons, but I am going to venture from the norm to tell you about a really neat thing I did yesterday.

I went geocaching with a team of teachers from my school. We were at a NC university, and there were 16 caches hidden.

We used a handheld GPS to find each one, and we were the first team finished. At each stop we found the stick man Oliver, and we had to pose for some pictures.

The first person to guess which person is me, wins an envelope of coupons. My mom and mother-in-law are disqualified from the competition.

I will send them out as soon as I return home. I decided to feature these pictures, because for the cost of a GPS (as low as $69) you can go have loads of fun with your family. Some geocaches have clues, and some are linked to historical places, so it can be educational as well. I would recommend it to anyone with a few navigating skills!

Menu Monday

This week, I am at a teacher conference Monday-Wednesday.  Yummy catered food all week, and the best part is it is free! 

Thursday-Easy Chicken Quesadillas
Friday-Burgers on the grill, fresh veggies from the garden
Saturday-Crockpot Turkey Breast (I didn't get to this last week!)

CVS Freebies

 

I paid $2.51 for all this and got $3 more back in ECB than I spent. What a great week at CVS!  See my drug stores picks for more info!

Swagbucks

I know you all have probably heard of this new search engine.  I have to admit...I was a hold out.  I waited and waited and waited, and I still didn't join.  I just thought it was silly.  I mean who wanted to use something other than Google?  I just knew Swagbucks would be a hassle, but..... I finally broke down and joined.  I don't regret it one bit.  Swagbucks can be used just like Google, and just about everyday you use it, you earn points called swagbucks.  At 45 points, you can get a $5 amazon gift card. At 70, you can get $5 in paypal! That's right, 5 dollars cash!  I have been using swagbucks for my searched for almost a month, and I already have 60.  That's right, 60 points for doing nothing special!



So, if you have been skeptical like me, now is the time to try it! Just click on the banner above, sign up, and start searching.  It is that easy.  I like it way better than I ever expected!

My Drug Store Picks

 There are tons of blogs out there that post the deals at each drugstore for the week, so I like to so you what I am buying.  I also only highlight the very best deals.  From my posts the past few weeks, you would think that I only shop at CVS. The truth is Walgreens has not thrilled me the past few weeks, and Riteaid is hit or miss.  Here's to hoping the sales improve the next few weeks!

CVS

3 Day Sale Sunday, Monday & Tuesday

Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste  $2.88 get $2 ECB  $1/1  7/19 SS   FREE

2 Georgia Pacific Copy paper 2/$10 Limit 4 get $5 ECB (This isn't great, but I have a $4 off $20 purchase, so I may get 2)

Caliber 100 Page Composition Books 99¢ FREE after ECB Limit 2

CVS Erasers, Push Pins or Binder Clips FREE after ECB Limit 2

Caliber Pencil or Index Card Case FREE after ECB Limit 2

Pilot Easytouch Pen 2 Pk 99¢ after ECB FREE Limit 2

Swingline Tot Stapler or Caliber Sticky Notes 2 pk 99¢ FREE after ECB Limit 2

CVS Tampons $1.89 FREE after ECB Limit 1

$1 ECB WYB Aussie or Herbal Essence Shampoo, Condition or Stylers $2.99 Limit 1
Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, Styler $1/1 PG 7/5

$5 ECB WYB $10 Kashi Limit 1 (tons of printable coupons to use with this)

Walgreens

I really don't know what they are thinking....I miss you good Walgreens sales.  P.S. Please wait for better school supply prices.  They will get cheaper than this weeks ad!

Goody Ouchless Hair Accessories $3.99, get $3.99 Mail In Rebate-$1/1 Coupons.com 

 

Starbucks Frappacino 4/$5 ( in-ad coupon) $1/1 SS 6/21 for $.25 each
 

Conair Hair Dryer $14.99, get $10 RR for $4.99 each (This is a good thing to get even if you don't need it right now, because they always break at the worse times...lol!)

Blog Hop

For those of you who aren't bloggers, there is a huge blogging conference going on this weekend in Chicago called BlogHer. Seeing as Walmart didn't decide to sponser my trip. I am here at home...lol. Here are a few interesting things about me:

1. I am 29 years old and have no kids. So I guess you can't call me a mommy blogger.
2. I love to read! Blogs, books, and anything in between.
3. I teach the 4th grade. I love it, most days anyway.
4. I love to save money hence my name coupon teacher.
5. My new car was hit in a parking lot last night. I still can't believe it.
6. I am going to a conference next week (for teachers not bloggers).
7. I have a great giveaway going on right now.
8. My cat's name is Gizmo, and he acts like a dog.
9. I have been battling an illness for 6 months (nothing serious, just annoying).
10. Most of all I love the Lord.

Thanks for stopping by on the blog hop!

Lowes Foods: A Treat for Hubby

I hate seafood. Yes, I know I am crazy, but I hate it. So my seafood loving hubby often suffers without one of his favorite foods. Not this week! I am going to a teacher conference for a few days, and leaving hubby all by his lonesome. So to make up for it, I found a super great seafood deal with a rebate!!

Regular Price: $42.33
Sale Price including tax:$17.04
Rebate: $10.00 off a $10.00 seafood purchase

Real OOP: $7.04 for over two pounds of King Crab Legs!!!

I know it is still expensive, but what a treat for hubby. (See I really love you baby!)

To all of you saying, she is going to be out of town again....well, I should have internet and my new laptop, so you are stuck with me for the week!  

Coupon Preview

The coupons look pretty great this weekend!  I am hoping for a few yogurt and school supply coupons.  To see the full list of expected coupons, visit the Taylortown Preview.  Remember, this is not definitely what you will get, newspapers vary by area and circulation!

Surprises at Riteaid!

 

I was surprised by my several things at my Riteaid today!  First of all, I couldn't believe they still had so much stock on a Thursday.  Second I found the L'oreal nail polish on clearance for $1.24, and each one should earn me $2 in rebate (limit of 4).  My cashier was funny to, because she said, "You know, some lady was in here earlier this week and bought 5 razors with 5 coupons."  Ok, fess up if it was you...lol!  Anyway, I spent $16.84 and should receive $18 back in rebates, if I counted correctly.  (I didn't have any coupons for the polish, even though I know there is a printable out there somewhere.)  I really have a hard time resisting the drug stores when they pay you to shop!

Coupon Class in NC

Sometime in the near future (August/September), I am going to offer a coupon class. It will be my first class and to celebrate it will be free of charge! I am trying to gauge interest from my followers before I advertise it at school and church. If you are interested, please email me or leave a comment below.

I am listed here at the Coupon Class!

Harris Teeter Updates

I am pretty happy, but a lot of my best finds weren't even on my list. A few prices were better than my preview, but a few were more expensive. That is why I always take more than my 20 coupons per day! Here is a picture of my first trip with a couple of updates. I have bolded the items that may have not been included on my master list.



I spent $6.84. I will also be able to submit for a Try Me Free rebate on the Pert Plus, and a free coupon for the Alexia crunchy snacks. So my real OOP should be about $3.57 and a free coupon.

2 Dawn renewal = free after $1.50 coupons from pg
3 Playtex gloves = free after $1 coupon
4 Skintimate = free after $1.50 coupons
2 Reach floss = free after $1 coupon
1 Caramel dip = $1.49 after coupon (recipe that calls for this, and it is rarely on sale)
2 Pert Plus = .27 each after $1.50 coupon (plus rebate)
1 Alexia snack = .89 after $1 coupon
2 Chef Boyardee = free after printable coupons
Land O Lakes seasoning = cheap after $1 printable
Bic pens = free after $1 printable
Not Pictured is one frozen sandwich from Kashi for $1.19 after coupon
2 cream cheese = .50 each after $1/2 coupon
Buitoni pasta = .9 after $1 coupon (too bad I only had one!)

Did anyone else have a great find today? If so, please share it in the comment section!

Bargain Meal of the Week

This meal is a little splurge, but well worth it.

Steak fettucini alfredo

Ingredients:

1 lb. ribeye steak ($5.99/lb.)
1 package fettucini noodles (buitoni .29 after coupon)
1 jar alfredo sauce ($2.69 or use from stockpile)
1 package fresh sliced mushrooms ($2.50 or pick up at Aldi's)
1 medium onion (.30)
brown sugar (.20)
Butter (.20)

Total time 45 minutes

Preparation

Cook noodles as per package instructions. Melt butter in large skillet. Add mushrooms and sliced onions to the butter. Cook over medium heat until soft and starting to brown. Add brown sugar to taste. Cook steaks on the grill as desired. Warm alfredo sauce in medium sauce pan. Serve noodles and top with steak, carmalized onions and mushrooms, and sauce. You may want to top with a little shredded parmesean cheese and parsley flakes.

This may not be a $5 dinner, but it will be sure to please and is a lot cheaper than Olive Garden!

For more meal ideas at other stores this week, check out Bargain Meals at $5 dollar dinners.

There are also more recipe ideas at The Grocery Cart Challenge.

Reader Question/ Common Coupon Abbreviations

Coupon Teacher,

First, thanks so much for the Coupon Teacher website! I just signed up this week & received my first email today. Unfortunately, being very new to this online coupon world, I cannot decipher any of the information beside the grocery items listed……Blinkie? 5/3 SS? LINK? June All You?....

Sincerely,
A New Reader

Most coupons come from one of three types of Sunday paper coupon inserts.

P&G = Procter & Gamble Sunday insert
RP = Red Plum
SS = SmartSource

When I list a coupon insert, I usually abbreviate it like this 12/31 SS. This means that the coupon came from the Smartsource on 12/31. Many people don't actually cut out all the coupons, only write dates on the inserts for use later. I use the binder method, and that is a whole different post!

Common Coupon Abbreviations:

$1/1, $1/2, etc. = One dollar off one item, one dollar off two items
2/$1, 3/$2, etc. = Two items for one dollar, three items for two dollars
BOGO = Buy one item get one item free
B2GO = Buy two items get one item free
B1G2 = Buy one get two free (usually at Harris Teeter)
Blinkies = Grocery/drugstore coupon dispensers with blinking lights
Cat = Catalina coupon, prints from a separate machine when your receipt prints
CRT = Cash register tape, referring to CVS coupons that print on receipt
ECBs = ExtraCare Bucks, CVS rewards system
FAR = Free after rebate
IP = Internet printable coupon
MFR = Manufacturer
MIR = Mail-in rebate
OYNO = On your next order
OOP = Out of pocket
Peelie = Peel-off coupon found on product packaging
RRs = Register Rewards, Walgreens’ Catalina coupons
SCR = Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid monthly rebates program
WT = Wine tag, no alcohol purchase necessary to use these coupons
WYB = When you buy
YMMV = You mileage may vary, some stores may allow you to do a deal, some may not.

If you are looking for printable coupons, you can click on the sidebar to link straight to coupons.com!

Foodlion

I spent $20.62 for all this, but I will get $10 back from a rebate I received last month. So real OOP $10.62, saved $23.45!

Office Max

This nice laptop case was on clearance for $23 from $59.99! Saved over 50%!

Walgreens

I got the pens and 6 packs of pencils for $1.02!

Harris Teeter Super Double List-Sale starts tomorrow!

I am going to have to thank the ladies and gentlemen at Hot Coupon World for these match-ups. I will say, I spent quite some time organizing several threads there to try to give my readers all the very best deals.

FREE after coupon

Activia (4ct.): $2.00 - $1.00q = FREE(5/10 SS; 3/1 SS;)
Bounce Lint Roller: $2.00 - $1.00q = FREE (P&G Coupon Book)
Breyers Yogurt $.80-1/2 any Breyers Product IP coupon =free
Bumble Bee Tuna Pouch: $1.99 - $1.00q = FREE(6/14 SS)
Cake Mate Decors $1.99 - $1.00q = FREE(June All You)
Cake Mate Birthday Candles $.99/1.49-$1.00q= FREE(June All You)
Cake Mate Cake Topper $1.99 - $1.00q = FREE (June 2009 All You)
Charmin Wipe 2go Fresh Mate(10ct. $1.00/1q= FREE(P&G Coupon Book)
Charmin to go (55ct.): $1.00/1 = FREE (P&G Coupon Book)
Cheerios (8.9oz.): $2.00 - $1.00q = FREE (LINK)
Crest Kids' Toothbrush: $1.99 - $1.00q = FREE (P&G Coupon Book)
Dawn Direct Foam Pump: $2.99-$1.50q= FREE(Home Made Simple)
Danactive or Activia (4 ct.)- $1.99 $1/1 5/10 SS = FREE
French's Yellow Mustard (20oz.): $2.00-$1.00 = FREE(Blinkie)
Hefty OneZip Bags (12-40 ct.)- BOGO FREE with $1/1 Blinkie
Heluva Good Dips: $1.49 - $.75q = FREE(5/17 SS; 6/28 SS)
Hormel Compleats 2/$4-$1/1 07/12/09 SS=Free
Ideal Sweetener (50ct.): $2.79 =FREE(6/28 RP)
Johnson's Baby Powder (4oz.): $1.79 - $1.00q = FREE(4/26 RP)
Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats (16-18 oz.)- BOGO=FREE $1/1
Kotex Lightdays (18ct.): $1.29 - $1.50q = FREE (JuneAll You)
Kotex Pantiliners (22ct.): $2.58/2 - $1.50/2= FREE(Blinkie)
Mentos Gum: $1.49 - $1.00q = FREE(5/3 SS;6/21 SS)
Playtex Disposable Gloves: $1.99 - $1.00q = FREE (6/28 SS)
Pringles (stack): $1.99 - $1.00q = FREE(P&G Coupon Book)
Reach Floss (55 yards): $1.59 - $1.00q = FREE(6/14 SS)
Skintimate Signature 2.75 oz= Free $1.50/2 7/12
SmartWater (1L): $2.00 - $1.00q = TWO FREE (Tearpad)
Sure Deodorant: $2.99 - $1.50q = FREE (5/3 SS)
Wholly Guacamole: $1.99 - $1.00q = FREE (6/28 SS)

$1 and Under after coupon

9 Lives (4pk.)$2.09 - $1.00q = $.09 (6/7 RP)
Bayer Baby Aspirin $2.79 - $1.00q = $.75 (5/31 RP)
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $2.89 - $1.00q= $.89 (Peelie)
Birds EyeSpinach,(10oz.) $3.38-$1.00/2 = $1.38/2 (Kraft Pamphlet)
Borden Cheese Sensations $2.19-$1.00q = $.19 (June All You; 6/28 SS)
Bounty Paper Towels, (1ct.) $2.29-$1.00q = $.29 (P&G Coupon Book)
Breakstone Sour Cream (8oz.) $2.78-$1.00q =$.78 for 2 (Tearpad)
Buitoni Linguini & Fettuccini(9oz.) $2.29 - $1.00q = $.29 (6/21 SS)
Calif. Pizza Kitchen Pizza for One: $3.79 - $1.50q = $.79 (Peelie)
Coke Cans (6pk.) $2.79 - $1.00q = $.79 (Peelie)
Crest $2.79 - $1.00q = $.69 (P&G Coupon Book)
DanActive (4ct.) $2.50 - $1.00q = $.50 (5/10 SS)
Dawn (10oz)$1.39 - $.50q = $.50 (P&G Coupon Book)
DiGiorno Flatbread Melts for One $3.49 - $1.50q = $.49 (5/17 SS)
Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold dry cat (16oz.) $2.9 -$1.00q = $.99 (5/17 SS)
Full Throttle Energy Drink (16oz.): BOGO = 2 for $2.49 (Tearpad)
Grande Tortilla Chips (13 oz.) - 2/$5 $.75/1 06-21-09 SS = $1
Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce $2.39 - $1.00q = $.39 (IP)
Kashi Go Lean Waffles $3.49 - $1.50q = $.49 (VocalPoint Mailer)
Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce (10oz.) $1.77 - $.55q = $.67 (6/28 SS)
Kotex Maxi Pads $3.35 - $1.50q = $.35 (June All You)
Kotex Lightdays (64ct.) $3.29 - $1.50q = $.29 (June All You)
Kotex Tampons $3.59 - $1.50q = $.59 (June All You)
Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese $1.79 -$1.50/2 IP=0.29 each
Kraft Pasta Salad $1.79 -$1/2 peelies=0.79 each
L.A. Looks Power Gel (20oz.) $2.99 - $1.00q = $.99 (6/7 SS)
Land O Lakes Seasoning $2.79 ($1; coupons.com) 79¢
Mylanta Antacid Tablets (35ct.) $3.85 - $1.50q = $.85 (6/7 RP)
Olay Body Ultra Moisture Soap $2.99- $1.00q = $.99 (P&G Coupon Book)
Old Orchard Healthy Balance Juice (64oz.) $2.95 - $1.00q = $.95
Ortega Seasoning Mix $2.38 - $1.00q = $.38 for 2 (4/19 SS)
Ortega Refried Beans $1.78 - $1.00q = $.78 for 2 (4/19 SS)
Pepto-Bismol (4oz)$2.79 - $1.00q = $.79 (P&G Coupon Book)
Peter Pan Peanut Butter (16.3-18oz.): $2.65 - $1.00q = $.65
Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 oz.) 2/$3 $1/2 (tearpad) = $1/2
Pillsbury Ref. Biscuits $1.39 $1/3 07/12 SS=0.72 each
Pillsbury Pizza Crust (small roll) $1/3 07/12 =0.32 each
Playtex Handsaver Gloves $2.49 - $1.00q = $.49 (6/28 SS)
Pop-Tarts (8ct.) $2.39 - $1.00q = $.39
Pringles Mini Pack (5 bags) $2.39 - $1.00q = $.39 (P&G Coupon Book)
Propel Water (24oz.) $1.39 - $.55q = $.29 (Hangtag)
Reach Floss, Easy Slide $2.99 - $1.00q = $.99 (6/14 SS)
Reynolds Wrap Foil (75sq.ft.) $2.97 - $1.00q = $.97(6/28 SS)
Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Foil $2.97 - $1.00q = $.97 (6/28 SS)
Right Guard Xtreme (2oz.) $2.50 - $1.00q = $.50 (4/19 SS)
Rolaids Antacid Calcium (30ct.) $2.06 - $1.00q = $.06 (6/7 RP)
Rubbermaid Serving Saver Bottle $2.59 - $1.00q = $.59 (6/28 RP)
Sargento Cheese 8 oz.- 2/$4 $1/2 06/21 SS = $2/2
Secret APDO (2.6oz.) $2.99-$1.00q = $.99 (5/17 PG; P&G Coupon Book)
Smart Balance Spreads $2.99 - $1.00q = $.99 (5/10 SS)
Snausages Dog Snacks $2.99 - $1.00q = $.99 (5/17 RP)
Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Pieces $2.99 - $1.00q = $.99 (Tearpad)
St. Ives Apricot Scrub $3.99 - $1.50q = $.99 (5/10 SS)
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner $2.74/2-$1.00/2q= $.74/ 2 (5/17 RP)
Super Pretzels $3.29 BOGO $/75/1 05-10-09 RP = $.14
Sure Deodorant for Men $2.99 - $1.25q = $.49 (6/28 SS)
Viva Big Roll (1ct.)$2.19 - $.85q = $.49 (6/28 SS)
Wacky Mac Veggie Spirals $1.59 - $.75 = $.09 (5/10 SS)
Weight Watchers Yogurt Cup(6oz.) $1.80/3 3 -$.55q = $.70 for 3 (May All You)
Wish-Bone Spritzers $2.75 - $1.00q = $.75 (5/17 RP)
Ziploc Bags $2.69 - $1.00q = $.69 (Tearpad)

$2 and Under after coupon

2000 Flushes Toilet Cleaner(2ct.) $3.49 - $1.00q $1.49 (June All You)
Al Fresco Gourmet Chicken Sausage $3.99 - $1.00q = $1.99 (Tearpad)
Always Pads $3.49 - $1.00q = $1.49 (P&G Coupon Book)
Ben & Jerrys Pint (16oz) $3.33 each $.75/1 06/28 RP = $1.83
California Pizza Kitchen Flatbread : $3.79 - $1.00q = $1.79 (5/17 SS)
California Pizza for One $3.79 - $1.00q = $1.79 (5/17 SS)
Cat's Pride Disposable $3.69 - $1.00q = $1.69 (Peelie)
Crisco Puritan Canola Oil $3.79 - $1.00q = $1.79 (5/17 RP)
Dove APDO Invisible Solid $3.39 - $1.00q = $1.39 (6/7 RP)
Dramamine Tablets (8ct.) $3.49 - $1.00q = $1.49 (6/7 RP)
Dulcolax (10ct.) $3.29 - $1.00q = $1.29 (6/21 SS; 5/17 SS)
Folgers Coffee (11.3oz.) $3.99 - $1.00q = $1.99 (6/7 RP)
Goodlife Treats for Dogs $3.99 - $1.00q = $1.99 (6/21 RP)
Haas Avocado (xlg.) $4.58 - $1.00q = $2.58 for 2
Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers $3.69 - $1.00q = $1.69
Hefty OneZip Bags $3.29 - $1.00q = $1.29 (5/17 RP; Blinkie)
Hershey's Syrup (24oz.) $3.78 ($1.89 x 2) - $1.00q = $1.78 for 2 (5/17 SS)
Hungry Jack Syrup (27.6oz.) $3.99 - $1.00q = $1.99 (6/7 RP)
Huggies Bath/Lotion $3.17 - $1.00q = $1.17 (Home Mailer)
InStyle Magazine $3.99 - $1.00q = $1.99 (6/21 RP)
Jerky Treats Dog Treats $3.99 - $1.00q = $1.99 (5/17 RP)
Johnson's Moisturizer (8.4oz.) $3.99 - $1.00q = $1.99 (5/17 SS)
Kings Hawaiian Rolls (12pk.) $3.69 - $1.00q = $1.69
Kotex Pads (14-24ct.) $3.39 - $1.00q = $1.39 (6/14 SS)
Kraft Mayo/Miracle Whip (32oz.) $3.99 - $1.00q = $1.99
Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese (8oz.) $3.99 - $1.00q = $1.99
Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce,(10oz.) $3.49 - $1.00q
Lifeway Kefir Smoothie (32oz.) $3.59 - $1.00q = $1.59 (6/7 RP)
Lysol Disinfectant Spray $3.59 - $1.00q = $1.59 (6/7 SS)
Mama Mary's Pizza Crusts $3.99 -$1/1 Good Housekeeping, July=$1.99
Meaty Bone Dog Snacks $3.06 - $1.00q = $1.06 (5/17 RP)
Meow Mix Market Select single cups $3.1 /4 - $1.00q = $1.16/ 4 (6/28 RP)
Nature Sweet Cherry Tomatoes (12oz.) $5.98 - $1.00q = $3.98 for 2
O.B. Pro-Comfort Tampons (18ct.) $4.29 - $1.50q = $1.29 (6/28 SS)
Ocean Spray Juice (64oz.) $3.79 - $1.00q = $1.79 (5/31 RP)
Off! Clip-On Refill(2ct.)$3.99 - $1.00q = $1.99 (5/17 SS; 6/28 SS)
Oreo Cakesters $3.39 - $1.00q = $1.39 (6/14 SS)
Pace Specialty Salsa $3.49 - $1.00q = $1.49 (Blinkie)
Pepperidge Farm Petite Pirouette $3.39 - $1.00q = $1.39 (6/14 SS)
Pillsbury Reduced Sugar Frosting $3.98/2 $1.00q = $1.98/2 (5/17 RP)
Playtex Personal Cleansing Cloths (16ct.): $3.59 - $1.00 = $1.59 (6/7 SS)
Poise Pantiliners $3.79 - $1.00q = $1.79 (May All You, July All You)
Pure Protein High Protein Bars$4.50/3 - $1.50q = $1.50/3 (5/17 RP)
Sara Lee Simple Sweets Pie $3.79 - $1.00q = $1.79 (6/7 RP)
Simply Potatoes (20oz.)$5.58 - $1.00q = $3.58 for 2 (Tearpad)
Starbucks Ice Cream(16 oz.) $3.33 $2/1 06-21 SS = $1.33
Tyson Chicken Breast/Steak Strips(6oz.):$3.99-$1.00=$1.99 (5/31 SS)
Underwood Spreads: $3.98/2 - $1.00q = $1.98/2 (Blinkie)
Vaseline Aloe Body Lotion: $3.79 - $1.25q = $1.29 (5/17 RP)
Vivarin Caffeine Tabs (16ct.)$3.19-$1.00q = $1.19 (5/17 SS)
Zatarain's Rice Mixes $4.05/3 - $1.25q = $1.55/3 (6/7 RP)

Favorite Recipe Blog Hop

Brunswick stew

This recipe is great for leftover meat. I have used ham, turkey, smoked sausage, and chicken. Some recipes even call for rabbit or squirrel, but I leave those out! It tastes good any way.

1 pound of leftover (cooked) meat in chunks
1 can tomato sauce
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 can or frozen package of corn
1/2 package of frozen okra
1 medium onion diced
parsley
Worcestershire sauce (three generous shakes)
salt
pepper
dash of thyme
cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 bay leaf

optional: lima beans or other soup veggies (I have used carrots.)

Put all ingredients into a slow cooker and cook on low for 4-8 hours. Usually the longer you cook it, the better it tastes, but watch for burning. Enjoy!

Lowes Foods Coupon Match-ups 7/22

Another slow week at Lowes...

Boneless Ribeye Steak - $5.99lb
Ground Turkey - $.99lb
King Crab Legs - $6.99lb

Hot Pockets - $1.88 $1.00/2 05/17 SS
Dannon Light & Fit yogurt - $.48 $0.60/6 07/19 SS
Luigi's Real Italian Ice - $1.57 $0.50/1 06/28RP
Starbucks Ice Cream $2.22 $2/1 6/21 SS
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, $2.22 .75/1 6/28 SS
Country Crock Spread,$1.50 .50/1 from the 5/17 RP
Breyers Yogurt 6 pk. or Yo-Crunch 4 pk. $2.50 .75/1 5/17 SS
White Seedless Grapes - $.99lb
Cucumbers - $.69
Whole White Mushrooms - $1.99
Hunts Tomato Sauce - $.89
Hunts Tomato Paste - $.69
Tide 2X - $5.99 $1/1 7/5 PG
Spray N Wash - $1.42 .50/1 7/19 SS
Cheer Detergent - $3.99
Charmin 12pk - $5.49 .25/1 7/5 PG

Don't let this shock you...

but I did not buy a paper this week. I was out of town, and the coupons did not thrill me. I could use the yogurt coupons, but that was about it. So, just remember, it is o.k. to take a week off now and then. There will always be more deals and more coupons.

Menu Plan Monday

Monday-Steak, rice, and steamed mixed veggies
Tuesday-Spaghetti with meat sauce
Wednesday-Dinner with friends
Thursday-Date Night
Friday-Sweet and Sour Chicken with rice and veggies
Saturday-Crockpot Turkey Breast, mashed potatoes, steamed asparagus

For more menu ideas, check out Organizing Junkie.

CVS Fun!

I love free stuff. I got all this for less than $6 and got the same amount of ECB back! I would have had a lower out of pocket, but I got a $5 off $30 email. This helped me restock my supplements and first aid cabinet for cheap!

Drug Store Picks

CVS wins again this week. There are a ton of freebies, and I got an email coupon for $5 off a $30 purchase. There are so many frees!

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday:
Caliber or CVS/pharmacy filler paper 150 sheets $2
Receive $2 ECB
Limit 2

Caliber or CVS/pharmacy memo book 50-80 sheets $.99
Receive $.99 ECB
Limit 2

Caliber or CVS/pharmacy No. 2 Pencils 24 ct $1.99
Receive $1.99 ECB
Limit 2

PaperMate 1.2 pens 10 ct $.99
Receive $.99 ECB
Limit 2

Vinyl Binder 1" $3
Receive $3 ECB
Limit 2

All week deals:
Kodak Picture Movie DVD $9.99
Receive $9.99 ECB


Speed Stick Pro Deodorant 2.7 oz $2.99
Receive $2 ECBS
Final Price: .99
Limit 2

CVS/pharmacy Pantiliners 22 ct $.89
Receive $.89 ECBS
Limit 1

Walgreens also has G2 pilot pens this week for free after RR! There are many other school supply deals as well.

Coupon Preview 7/19

There is only going to be one Smartsource insert this week. This is a week where people who have a small circulation newspaper will get very few coupons.


There will be Huggies, Loreal, Dannon, and Fiber One coupons. For a complete list, check out the Taylortown Preview.

Harris Teeter 3 Day Sale

This sale is good in the Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Asparagus .88/lb
Butter $1.87/lb
HT yogurt 5/$1
Lean ground beef $1.47/pound
Lays Chips Buy 1 get 2 free

These are some great deals, especially the asparagus. I hope I get back home in time on Sunday to go pick some up!

7/22 Harris Teeter Super Double Coupons!

There will be super double coupons at Harris Teeter the entire week starting 7/22. Remember you can only use 20 coupons per day. Coupons up to $1.98 will double in value. Start searching for some great coupons now!

Walgreens coupon

Click here to get a $5 off $25 dollar coupon for Walgreens. It is good only on Thursday and Friday. Remember that your total has to equal $25 after coupons. Happy shopping!

Harris Teeter Coupon Match-ups 7/15

Here are a few good deals this week. Definitely better than Lowes Foods! Sorry it is a little late!

Buy 2 Get 3 Free
Chicken of the Sea Tuna, 5 oz.
HT Shredded Cheese, 8 oz.
HT Olive Oil, 8.5 oz.
HT 4 ct. AA/AAA, 2 ct. C/D or 1 ct. 9 volt Batteries

Meats/Seafood:
80% Lean Ground Beef 1.47/lb
Lobster Griller Tails 2.99
Fresh Fryer Chicken .99/lb
Al Fresco Chicken Dinner Sausage 3.99 SS 6/29 $1/2 or $1/1
Butterball Deep Fried Turkey Breast 2/$7 $1/1,0.75/1 06-28-09 SS

BOGO:
Smithfield Boneless Pork Tenderloin
Ken's Salad Dressing $1.64 for one
Doritos $1.99 for one
Breyers Ice Cream $2.74 for one
Wisk ($3.74 for one) 07/12 RP $1.50/1
Kellogg's Poptarts $1.62 for one 06/07 RP $0.55/1,$1/1,$1/2
Crisco Canola or Vegetable Oil $2.34 for one 06/07 RP $0.55/1
Sure Deodorant $1.49 for one 06/28 SS 0.75/1
Hefty Easy Grip Cups $1.29 for one 05/17 RP 0.75/1
Purina Cat Chow $2.49 for one (56 oz.) www.giveabowl.com IP
Tidy Cats Litter $3.99 for one (14 lbs.) 04/26 SS $1/1

Produce:
1 pint Blueberries 4/$6
Green Bell Peppers 1.29/lb
Sweet Seedless Watermlon 0.49/lb

Diary/Frozen:

Haagen Dazs Bars 3.99 06/14 SS $1/2

Edy's Dibs Nestle Crunch Snack Bars 3.99 06/14 SS $1/1 or $1/2
Lean Cuisine 4/$10 Buy 2 get 1 free All You Coupon

Other Food:
Orville Redenbacher Popcorn 1.88
Kashi Golean Cereals2/$6
Kashi Golean Bars 4/$5
Kashi TLC Bars 3.29
Kashi TLC Crackers 2/$5
Mission Flour Tortillas 1.99 $1/1

Paper/Non-Food:
Angel Soft 12 double or 24 single rolls 4.99 (limit 2) .50/1 6/21 RP
6-8 roll Sparkle Towels 4.99 (limit 2) $1/1 6/21 RP

Lowes Foods Matchups 7/15

It seems to be a very slow week at Lowes, but that is Ok with me. (I will be out of town part of the week, and my budget is getting tight too.) Thanks to katncaed at Hot Coupon World for the early ad!

Meat:
Ground Beef 80% - $1.88lb
Pork Baby Back Ribs - $2.99lb
Carolina Pride Bacon - $2.00
Carolina Pride Smoked Sausage - $2.50 -$1.50/2 6/07 SS

Dairy/Frozen:
Breyers Ice Cream - B1G1 - $2.61 sale price -$1/2 coupons 5/17 RP
Pet Ice Cream Novelties - $2.00
Buy 2 Borden Cheese Singles @ $1.66ea and get 1 Merita Bread FREE
Blue Bunney Champ Cones - B1G1 - $2.87 sale price -.75 all you coupon

LF Water 24pk - $2.99

Target Deals

So, somehow, I let myself run almost completely out of toilet paper! I was down to 4 rolls which rarely happens around here. I guess we use more when I am home all day, but enough about that...

I found some great and ok deals at Target today.

TP $15.00 I used a manufacturer coupon for $1 and a target coupon for .50.

2 Bic Pens .50 each I used two $1 coupons (overage).

1 flashlight for school $3.38 It was on clearance. (tax deductable)

2 Electrasol Gel Pacs (40 ct.) $3.49 each I used two manufacturer coupons for $2.50

1 Cat Food $3.49 I used a manufacturer coupon for $3.50 and a $2 target receipt coupon (overage).

I only spent $18.30 for all this!

Three Things You Didn't Know About Me

This is my first blog hop...
Three things you don't know about me are...
1. I bought a new Jeep Patriot this week. (Lower payments and insurance.)

2. I am twenty nine years old which is a great age to be!
3. I love to travel especially new places, but even back home to WV.

A Few Groceries

I stopped by Harris Teeter today and found these delicious ice cream treats that hubby loves. Both were Buy One, Get One, so they rang up half price! I had a $1 off coupon for both, so the total was $3.03. That is less than regular price for 1!



I also found a few things at Food Lion. I got the Bic razors for .60 each on clearance(I haven't found any CVS clearance ones.) The eggs were .39 after the guiding stars FLIP. The cupcake mix was free after the $1 cake FLIP. I spend a whopping $2.11!

Menu Monday

I know you have gotten used to my simple menus. This week it is even easier!

Monday-Grilled Chicken and Veggies
Tuesday-Friday=Mom's Choice (I am going to WV to visit for a few days.)
*I hope we have taco salad!* (Thanks mom!)
Saturday-Spaghetti with easy meatballs The meatballs are easy and delicious.

Since my menu is short this week, be sure to check out a few more at I'm an Organizing Junkie.

CVS Success!

I got all the FREE school supplies this morning! I spent .11 on all this after using my ECB from last week. You may be thinking she has no kids, why does she need this, but remember, I teach 4th grade!

Did you get some great CVS deals this week? Or did you find a deal worth getting me to Walgreens this week? If so, please let me know!

Giveaway Reminder!

This a reminder about my July Giveaway/Grilling Basket. Link here to enter! Good luck to all!

I love CVS again this week!

Here are my favorite deals for the week. Check out Hot Coupon World for more deals.

Don't forget to make a plan before you go, so you can use your ECB wisely and not pay too much out of pocket!

3 day sale (Sun, Mon, Tues) ***IF you really want this stuff, you had better go Sunday!***

Caliber or CVS/pharmacy notebook 70-80 sheets.99c Free after ECB limit 2

Paper Mate Grip pens 8ct .99c Free after ECB limit 3

Caliber/It's Academic 5" pointed or blunt tip scissors $2.99 Free after ECB limit 2

Caliber or CVS/pharmacy school glue 5oz .99 Free after ECB limit 2

Caliber or CVS/pharmacy 12" plastic or wood ruler .99 Free after ECB limit 2

Portfolio 2 pocket, assorted colors .05 Limit 10

Caliber or CVS/pharmacy 3-subject 120 sheets or 5-subject 180 sheets notebook pay $3.99 get 3 ECB Limit 2--so it's like paying .99

Photo Book ten 6x8 pages $7.99 Free after ECB limit 1 (I made one of these last year and loved it!)

Gillette Fusion manual or power razor pay $7.99 get 4 ECB limit 1
Use 7/5 PG $4 coupon to get this free after ECB

Tylenol arthritis or 8 hour 20-24 ct. $3 ECB $3.99 limit 3
Use $2 off Tylenol Arthritis RP 5/17, SS 6/21

Mail Call!

Well...actually FedEx. I got my skin care bag from Riteaid. It came with tons of sample sized stuff, and two coupons for free Riteaid brand items. I was excited, and I think it is neat. But let me say this...if I had paid full price for the items I bought to get this bag, I would have been sorely disappointed. I didn't even know I qualified until it showed up on my rebate page, so bonus for me!

Kmart Toy Clearance

The closest Kmart to me is about 25 minutes away and not near anything else I drive to. Today I had to head that direction for a doctor's appointment and decided to pop in and check out this toy clearance I have been hearing about. Well, since I don't have kids and my budget is tight this month, I didn't get much. But I did get a great deal on a Catch Phrase game for $3.50! I plan on using this a gift exchange gift this Christmas. If you start looking for things at great deals now, the holidays will be a lot less stressful. This game was originally $28.99 so I was really pleased. If you have kids, I highly recommend a trip to Kmart tonight or tomorrow before it is too late!

Coupon Preview

There is an exciting coupon out this week that I hope a lot of us get. It is $2.50 off any electrasol finish item which will result in some cheap or free dishwasher detergent! Be sure to buy the biggest circulation paper available to you for your best chances of getting this coupon. Don't forget you can order coupons if you really want this one and don't get it. For a full list of coupons, visit Mercedes at Common Sense With Money.

New Look Around Here...

I don't know about you all, but I am loving the look that Marli gave me! I may be looking good, but it is still the same old me! Let me know if you like the new look!

Wednesday Deals

Food Lion



Food Lion has some really good FLIPS out this week. Go to see Jenny at Southern Savers to print them.

alcohol
mushrooms
bananas
2 bottles ken's dressing
forks
travel wipes

Using the Flips, I got all this for $2.04 in two transactions, because you can only use 1 like FLIP per transaction. I used the $1 Home 360 flip on the forks and wipes, the $1 Healthy Accents Flip for the alcohol, the $1 Guiding stars flip on the mushrooms and bananas, and the $2 off 2 Flip for the Ken's Dressing. I love that the guiding stars FLIP can be used on almost anything in the store, so I looked for two things close to a $1 that don't go on sale often.

Lowes Foods



I also got all this at Lowes Foods using coupons for the Poptarts and Mini Wheats. I also had instasave coupons that I forgot about (you aren't supposed to use the instasave and regular coupons together, but I have a hard time keeping up with it). The Frosted Flakes had a peelie coupon for $1 off any fresh fruit, so I picked up 3 fresh peaches, yum. After the $3.00 instant savings for buying 5 new products, the total was $2.17!

Ebates

If you shop online, even occasionally, I highly recommend you sign up for Ebates.

I have made 2 small and 1 big (laptop) purchase online in the past 3 months, and I will be getting a check for at least $10.81 from Ebates in August. This is just for clicking to the store I want to shop at through the Ebates site! Use this link and sign up today.

Wordless Wednesday (CVS version)

Spent $1.22 and got .50 more back in ECB than I used.

Harris Teeter 7/8 Matchups

Some of these are mine, but some of these matchups brought to you by HCW.

HT Gallon Milk: $1.97 (of course I bought this yesterday!)
Sweet Cherries 1.97/lb
EZ Peel Shrimp: B1G2

16 oz Wishbone Salad dressing B2G3
.75/1

Nestle Pure Life 6 pack B2G3- $3.99 for 1 - $1.596 for each wyb 5
.50/1 All You Magazine

Your Home Trash Bags B2G3 -$1.196 wyb 5

Edy's Ice Cream - $2.69 for 1

Tidy Cat 20 lb. $5.09 for 1
$1/1 Purina Tidy Cats Cat Litter, Any 04-26-09 SS

Crystal Light 8 qt. or 10 ct.- $2.09 for 1
.50/2 Crystal light drink mix product boxes or canisters

Entenmann's donuts- $2.14 for 1

Raisin Bran and Raisin Bran Extra- $1.74 for 1
$1/1 Kellogg's Fruit Loops, Apple Jacks, Raisin Bran or Corn Pops, Any 10 Oz.

Cheerios 8.9 oz plain only -$1.62 for 1
.55/1 IP or $1/3 General Mills Cereals Any - 06-28-09 SS

Total Cereal
$1/3 General Mills Cereals Any - 06-28-09 SS

Smart Balance popcorn- $1.49 for 1
$1/2 Smart Balance Popcorn Product IP

Secret, Old Spice, or Gillette Clinical
$2/1 Gillette Clinical, Any (1) Or (2) Gillette Deodorants, Any - 06-07-09 PG
$1/1 Secret Clinical Strength - 06-07-09 PG

Air Wick Freshmatic Starter Kit
$4/1 IP

Marie Callendar's Al Dente Pasta- $2.19 for 1
$1/1 Marie Callender’s Pasta Al Dente, Any - All You, June 26, 2009
$1/1 Marie Callender's Pasta Al Dente Frozen Meal, Any - 05-17-09 SS
.75/1 Marie Callender's Pasta Al Dente, Any IP

Dove Ice Cream- pints and novelties- $2.19 to $2.79 for 1

Edy's Dibs- $2.17 each
$1/2 Edy's Dibs Bite Sized Frozen Snacks, Any 9 Oz. Cartons (tearpad)
$1/1 or $1/2 Edy's Dibs - 06-14-09 SS

Crisco Canola or Veg. Oil - 48 oz - $2.34 for 1
.55/1 or $1/2 Crisco Oil, Any - 06-07-09 RP (This says do not double and won't double at most Harris Teeters)

Meats/Seafood:
HT split chicken breast 0.77/lb
Porterhouse or T-bone 5.99/lb
Mahi Mahi $5.99/lb
Lobster claws $5.99/lb
Snapper fillets $7.99/lb

Produce:
Peaches 0.99/lb
Strawberries, 1 lb. 2/$5
Green, red, or romaine lettuce $1.69
5 lb. White Potatoes 2/$7

Other:
Pampers: $7.99
$2/1 Pampers - 07-05-09 PG
$1/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants, any size - 07-05-09 PG

Dannon Yogurt: $.40
.60/6 Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt, Any (6) Single-Serve Cups - 06-21-09 SS

Chicken of the sea tuna 5/$5

Pantene 2/$7
B2G1 Pantene Styler or Treatment, free wyb one Pantene - 07-05-09 PG
$1/1 Pantene Expressions Or Restoratives Product - 06-28-09 RP

Bounty 8 rolls $6.99
.25/1 or $1/2 Bounty Towels or Napkins, any - 07-05-09 PG

Ruffles, Tostitos or Sun chips 2/$5
Frito Lay Tostitos salsa 2/$6
.55/1 when you buy one chip and dip

Deer Park 6 pack 5/$5
$1/2 Deer Park Brand Natural Spring Water, any two 6-packs (or larger) (blinkie)

Ragu $1.99
.60/1 Ragu Margherita or Sweet Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce, Any - 05-17-09 RP
.60/2, .75/2, $1/2, $1.25/3 Ragu Pasta Sauce, Any - 05-17-09 RP

Planters Mixed Nuts $5.99
$1/2 or $1.50/2 Planters Products, Any 9 Oz. + Up To 21.25 Oz. - 06-28-09 SS

Prilosec 14 ct. $9.99
$1/1 Prilosec OTC - 07-05-09 PG
$2/1 Prilosec OTC, Any - USA Weekend or Parade, 06-21-09
$3/1 Prilosec OTC, Any - 06-07-09 PG

Playtex gloves $1.99
$1/1 Playtex Disposable Gloves, Any - 06-28-09 SS

Maxwell House coffee 2/$5
$2/2 IP

Fiber One or Chex Mix bars 2/$5
.75/2 Fiber One Chewy Bars, Any - 06-14-09 SS
.60/1 any flavor Chex Mix® Bars IP
.75/1 Chex Mix Bars, Any Box - 06-28-09 SS

Cascade $3.99
$1/1 Cascade product, any - 07-05-09 PG

Simply Orange or Apple Juice $2.97

Nestle Drumstick $4.99
$1/2 Nestle Drumstick - 06-14-09 SS

Healthy Choice Steamers 4/$10
$1/2 Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers, Any - All You, June 26 2009

Grande chips 2/$6
.75/1 or $1/2 Grande Tortilla Chips, Any - 06-21-09 SS

Run to Your Target (or call first)!

The summer patio furniture at my Target was 75% off this morning. These chairs were regularly $74 each and I got them for $18.50 each.



My total for the bins (75% off), the chairs (75% off) and the cat food was $50.50!

I really needed the chairs, mine were broken and falling apart!

I hope you can find some too!

Lowes Foods Coupon Match-ups 7/8

It looks like kind of a slow week to me! No freebies that I can find, and possibly nothing I want. Thanks to katncaed at HCW for the ad preview and matchups.

Buy 2 Get 3 Free (must buy 5):
Mangoes - $3.98 for 5

Fresh Meat:
Boneless Top Round London Broil - B1G1 - $2.64lb sale price

Packaged Meat:
Hebrew National Franks - $3.00
-$.75/1, $1/1 6/14SS

Seafood:
Flounder Filets - $4.99lb

Produce:
Cherries - $1.99lb
Dole Gold Pineapple - $3.99
White Potatoes 5lb - $3.49
Fresh Express - $2.99
-$.55/2 6/14 SS

Frozen/Dairy:
Blue Bunny Ice Cream or LF - B1G1 - $2.99 sale price
Klondike Bars - B1G1 - $2.23 sale price
$1/2 IP
Sorrento Sting Cheese - B1G1 - $2.59 sale price
-$1/1 5/03 SS
Cabot REAL Butter - $2.50
-$1/3 6/21 SS
Tyson Chicken - $7.99
-$1/1, $1/2, $.55/1 5/10 SS
Sunny D - $1.25
-$.55/1 5/31 SS, $.55/1 IP
Lindy's Italian Ice - B1G1 - $1.59 sale price
DiGiorno One Pizza/Flatbread Melts - $2.50
-$1/1 5/17 SS, $1.50/1 IP

Other:
Aquarius 24pk Water - $2.99
Nature Valley Granola Bars - $2.50
-$1/2, $.75/2 5/31 SS & 6/14 SS
Buy any one Chi-Chi's Flour Tortilla @ 1.66 Get LF Salsa Free
Betty Crocker Warm Delights - $1.66
-$.50/1, $1/2 6/28 S

Look what's "NEW" - Buy 5 and save $3.00 instantly:
Kelloggs Corn Flakes Touch of Honey
Kelloggs Frosted Mini Wheats Little Bites
-$1/1 6/07 RP, $1/1 Instasave
Kelloggs Jumbo Krispies
-$1/1 6/07 RP, $1/1 Instasave
Kelloggs Special K Bar Pretzel Bar
-$.75/1 IP
100 Calories Right Bites Soft Cookies
Kelloggs Pop Tarts Blueberry Muffin
-$.55/1 Instasave, $1/2, $1/1, $.55/1 6/07 RP
Keebler Town House Flipsides
Cheez-it's Whole Grain
Kelloggs Tinkerbell Fruit Snacks
Kelloggs Special K Shakes new flavor
-$1/1 IP
Kelloggs Cinnabon Bars
Keebler Fudge Grahams
-$1/2 IP

P&G:
Tide - $5.99
-$1/1 7/05 P&G
Cascade Action Pacs - $4.49
-$1/1 7/05 P&G
Dawn Dish Detergent - $2.99
-$.25/1 7/05 P&G
Charmin 6pk/12pk - $6.49
-$.25/1 7/05 P&G
Bounty 8pk - $6.49
-$.25/1 7/05 P&G
Bounty Napkins - $2.49
-$.25/1 7/05 P&G
Pampers Diapers - $8.99
-$2.00/1 7/05 P&G
Crest Pro-Health Rinse - $3.49
-$.75/1 7/05 P&G
Crest Toothpaste - $2.50
-$.75/1 7/05 P&G
Oral-B Toothbrush - $1.99
-$1.00/1 7/05 P&G
Herbal Essences - $2.50
-$1.00/1 7/05 P&G
Secret or Old Spice Deodorant - $2.99
-$1.00/1 7/05 P&G

I won!!!

I actually won my first two blog giveaways in the same day!

I won two boxes of Chex Mix bars from Sara.

and.....

I won a new blog header from Marli! I am so excited to see what she can create for me!

Have you won any giveaways lately or do you want to tell me about a great giveaway while I am feeling lucky? If so, let me a comment below!

Meal Plan Monday

Monday-Baked Deer Steak (I use cream of mushroom soup mixed with dry onion soup.) Delicious! Mashed potatoes and salad
Tuesday-Grilled bacon cheeseburgers, curly fries, and sliced tomatoes
Wednesday-Dinner with friends
Thursday-Mom's Meatloaf (see recipe below) Mac and Cheese and fried squash
Friday-Grilled Chicken, rice and green beans
Saturday-Homemade Pizza

For more ideas, check out Organizing Junkie.

Mom's Meatloaf

2 pounds ground beef
1 package of saltine crackers, crushed
1 egg
Worcestershire Sauce (dash)
1 can of ABC vegetable soup (not beef)
salt
pepper
ketchup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Combine all ingredients except ketchup in large bowl. Mixture should be moist, but not too sticky. Add more crackers or a little oatmeal if necessary. Spray a baking pan with nonstick spray, and spread meatloaf mixture into about a 2-2 1/2 inch thick shape. Poke holes in shape with wooden spoon or finger. Pour desired amount of ketchup over the top (I like a lot). Bake in oven for about 1 hour-1 hour 20 minutes, or until cooked through.

The vegetable soup makes this recipe moist and delicious! Thanks MOM!

CVS Success!

I got all this at CVS for $6.95 and $12.98 in ECB. I got $16.27 back in ECB. I saved over $32.00 too! I would have done a little better if I had done the head and shoulders in a separate transaction, but I haven't been to CVS in several weeks, so I am a little rusty. I missed CVS!

Anyone else have a success or find a great deal I missed? If so, leave me a comment with a link!

Details on coupons and sales for CVS this week can be found here.

Happy Independence Day

Remember our country.
Remember our freedom.
Stay safe.
Have fun.
Happy 4th!

My Drug Store Picks 7/5

CVS

Caliber or CVS Brand Transparent or Invisible Tape $1.49 Earn 1.49 ECBs Limit 3

Caliber or CVS Brand Pencils 20 pk or Double Blade Pencil Sharpener $0.99 Earn 0.99 ECBs Limit 3

CVS Brand Pantiliners 22 ct $.89 Earn .89 ECBs Limit 1

Dawn 10.3 oz. 2/$2 Earn 1 ECB Limit 1
$1 coupon from homemailer=Free

PG Shampoos and Conditioners $4.99 Earn 2 ECBs Limit 3
Buy 2 and use B1G1 Free coupon from the 7/5 PG insert = $4.99
Earn 4 ECBs =.99 for two

Post Cereals 3/$10 Earn 5 ECBs Limit 1
-$2/1 Trail Mix IP
=FREE + $1 overage after coupons and ECBs!

Riteaid

Rolaids
sale: $1.00 use $1/1 6/7 RP=Free


Sally Hansen nail
sale: 1.99, 1.00 rebate use .50/1, 6/28 RP =.49
Rebate limit of 2 so you can use $1/2 MC

crest toothpaste
sale: 2.59 rebate of 1.84 use .75/1 7/5 PG=Free

Walgreens

Still no good sales for me this week. I am sorry Walgreens readers! Let me assure you I love Walgreens, but I gotta have some great deals!

Friday Deals

Lowes Foods



The M and M ice cream sandwiches were a splurge at $2, but the regular price is over $5! The oil was a great deal after a .55 coupon, only $1.89. The bologna was only .49 each after $1 off 2 coupon.

Spent $6.99 and saved $23.xx.

Harris Teeter



I needed the all free and clear at $2.99, and the ice cream was all free after coupons. The toppings were around .50 each for my ice cream sundae's on the fourth!

Spent $5.01 and saved $13.xx

Redbox=Two free movies Confessions of a Shopaholic was really funny!

P and G Coupon Preview

Here is the deal for this weekend...there aren't any smartsource or redplum coupons scheduled to be in the Sunday paper. There will be an insert with P&G coupons. Because these coupons are usually basically the same, no matter what paper you buy. I will be buying two copies of my cheaper local paper this week. The Charlotte paper now costs me $2 per paper, and I think the local one is about $1. Just make sure whatever paper you decide to buy has coupons! As always, not everyone will get these values, but the P&G coupons usually stay about the same!

PUR or PUR Flavor Options Systems Save $3 (7/31/09)
PUR Pitcher or Faucet Mount Multi Pack Filters Save $3.00 (7/31/09)
Bounty Napkins Save .25 (7/31/09)
Bounty Napkins or paper Towels save .25 (7/31/09)
Dawn Save .25 on any one product (7/31/09)
Free Febreze Air Effects when you buy any Febreze Fabric Refresher (7/31/09)
Febreze Noticeables Starter Kit Save $4.00 (7/31/09)
Tide Save $1 on any one Tide detergent (7/31/09)
Crest Whitestrips Save $5.00 (7/31/09)
Oral B Manuel Brush Single Pack Save $1 (7/31/09)
Crest Rinse 440 ml or larger save .75 (7/31/09)
Crest toothpaste 4.2 oz or larger save .75 (7/31/09)
Free Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner when you buy one (7/31/09)
Secret Save $1 (8/31/09)
Tampax save .50 (7/31/09)
Always save .50 (7/31/09)
Covergirl Save $1 on any product (7/31/09)
Olay Facial Moisturize Save $1 (7/31/09)
Olay Hand or Body Lotion Save $1 (7/31/09)
Pantene Save $2 on any one Pantene Full & Thick product (7/31/09)
Clairol Family Product Save $2 (7/31/09)
Pantene buy any Shampoo and Conditioner get any one Styler or Treatment Free(7/31/09)
Venus Embrace or Venus Breeze Razors Save $2 (7/31/09)
Olay Bar Pack Save $1 (7/31/09)
Olay Body Eash or In Shower Body Lotion Save $2 (7/31/09)
Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, Styler Save $1.00 (7/31/09)
Prilosec Save $1 (7/31/09)
Fixodent Save .50 on 1.2 oz or larger (7/31/09)
Fixodent save $1.50 on any 2 1.2 oz or larger (7/31/09)
Cascade Save $1 on any one (7/31/09)
Charmin Save .25 on any one Charmin product (7/31/09)
Pampers Save $1 (7/31/09)
Pampers Swaddler Sensitive, Swaddlers, Cruisers Save $2 (7/31/09)
Pampers wipes 60 ct or larger save .50 (7/31/09)
Pampers Extra Protection Diapers Save $1 (7/31/09)

Bargain Meal of the Week

It's time for Bargain Meals! Erin over at $5 Dinners is hosts a gathering of blogs all over the U.S., creating frugal meals straight from the sales circulars of their favorite stores. Check it out for even more inspiration. I am going to begin to list a meal each Thursday for the current sales at Harris Teeter, which run from Wednesday to the following Tuesday.

Easy Pulled Pork

Boston Butt (.88 per pound this week)
1/4 c. of water
Salt and pepper lightly
BBQ sauce you desire (18 oz Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce .19 after coupon this week)

Begin cooking the Boston Butt early in the day. Place the meat in the crock pot with water, salt and pepper. Cover and set crock pot on low/medium for 10-12 hours.

Two or four hours before serving pour a little BBQ sauce on the meat. Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side. The leftovers freeze well, and one boston butt will make at least two meals for a family of 4.

I like my pulled pork on a bun, which are on sale this week for $1.07!

For easy side dishes, Kraft Mac and Cheese is on sale for .77, and Bush's Baked beans are $1.00 after coupon.

7.25 oz Kraft Mac & Cheese - $.77 Buy 3 get 1 Free coupon IP or insert

Bush’s Baked Beans - $1.49
$1/2 Bush's Grillin Beans or Bush's Baked Beans, Any 22-28 Oz. Cans (Racesavers.com - Coupons.com Coupon)

200th Post!

I started blogging early spring, but I have been seriously coupon shopping for well over 18 months now. My hubby and I have felt very blessed by our savings and our stockpile. In a time where many people have lost everything, we have started on the road to financial freedom. In honor of my 200th post I am going to post 20 tips I have learned:

1. It has taken me a long time, but I have finally acknowledged the twelve week rule (only buy what you need for twelve weeks). I just don't need 12 warm delights or 6 boxes of potato flakes for a family of two. (Especially not if I buy them every time they go on sale.)

2. I will never pay for toothbrushes again.

3. Defrost your chest freezer every year--you will be surprised by what you find.

4. Donate often and be generous.

5. Stick to a budget. This has been hard for me this year, but I have greatly restricted my spending with my $100 challenges.

6. OJ and chocolate milk are rarely really good deals, but hubby can drink two cartons a week if I buy it.

7. I love John Frieda Weather Works shampoo and conditioner.

8. There is always another deal.

9. Some things rarely go on sale.

10. Keep a list of things you shouldn't buy unless they're free.

11. Keep a list of things you NEED if you stay under budget.

12. Try to stay organized.

13. A household of two does not need more than two newspapers or the coupon caddy breaks. See my post about the coupon binder system.

14. Thank the people who help you along the way, especially the nice cashiers.

15. Eat out less often. Homemade or even prepackaged stuff is healthier.

16. It is ok to splurge within your budget.

17. I have resigned to being called a coupon lady.

18. Buy trash bags, tortillas and tomato sauce whenever they go on sale. (I just can't keep enough of these items, and you have this problem too. Just maybe different items)

19. Don't buy too many sweets. You can't possible eat them all, I've tried.

20. Have fun and spend wisely!!!!

Amazing Harris Teeter Shop with Rebates

Wow! I really amazed myself this time! I worked out a sweet deal at Harris Teeter with two rebates and a ton of coupons. I got a lot of needs for company this weekend, some items for my stockpile, and I got some needs for this week as well. Here is what I did.

1. Bought a $50 gift card to use with a rebate that will get me $20 back.
2. Bought at least $30 of groceries for a BBQ to get $15 back and used the gift card.

So, I spent a total of $39.84 on the gift card. (Still have $10.16 to spend later.)

I saved $47.79 using sales and coupons.

So when you subtract the $35 I will receive in rebates, I spent a real $4.84 out of pocket!!!!!

Here is what I purchased:
4 cases of coke
1 case of pibb
2 pounds of butter
1 large bag of lettuce
2 onions
2 minute maid drinks
2 cans of bushes beans
2 suddenly salad
1 watermelon
1 pound of turkey
1 napkins
2 paper plates
2 cups
1 lipton tea
1 pickles
1 tortilla
1 cool whip

Last Night's Delicious Dinner!

Last night I made the Sticky Chicken, and it was amazing!! I also made a pasta dish that I find the ingredients that I found on another blog yesterday, but I can't find it today. I did make some changes though! I called it warm pasta salad.



Warm Pasta Salad (my way)
1 small or 1/2 big squash
1 small or 1/2 big zucchini
1/2 medium onion chopped
3 cloves garlic
3 medium fresh or 1 Small Can Diced Tomatoes
1 T olive oil
3/4 cup chicken broth
8 ounces Pasta cooked and drained
1/2 cup cream or I used evaporated milk
fresh basil
salt and pepper
1 T flour

Saute the squash, onion, and garlic in the olive oil. After 1/3 done, add zucchini and tomatoes. Cook until veggies are almost ready, and add chicken broth and flour. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium/low. Stir in cream/milk until desired consistency. Enjoy!

Harris Teeter 7/1 Matchups

Most of these matchups came from Hotcouponworld, but I threw a few in too! I think Lowes and Food Lion have some better deals this week, but that is my opinion!

1 lb California Strawberries- $3.99 for 2

Oscar Mayer Beef Franks -$4.25 each or $2.12 each
$1/2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs, Any - 05-10-09 SS 06-07-09 SS or -06-21-09 SS

Breyers Ice Cream- B2G3- $2.19 for 1
.60/1, .75/1, $1/1 or $1/2 Breyers Ice Cream, Any 1.5 Quart + - 05-17-09 RP

Coke-B2G3- $2.39 for 1 (I have $1/2 coupons from a tearpad)

Lindys Italian Ice – 6 pk- $1.64 for 1

Deer Park Water – 24 pk- $3.74 for 1

10.5 to 11 oz Lay’s Potato Chips- $1.99 for 1

Chex Mix/Bugles - $1.49 -.50/1 06-07-09 SS

18 oz Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce-$1.19 for 1
$1/1 Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce, Any - 06-21-09 SS = .19

Budweiser BBQ or Wing sauce
$1/1 Budweiser Genuine Wing or Basting Sauce, Any - 05-17-09 SS

McCormick Grill Mate - marinades .67 each, spices $1.19 each .50/1 or $1/2 McCormick Grill Mates Blend, Marinade or Spice Rub, Any - 04-19-09 RP or 05-03-09 RP

6 oz Blue Diamond Almonds- $1.99 for 1
.50/2 or $1/3 Blue Diamond Almonds, Any 6 Oz. Cans - 05-17-09 SS
.75/2 or $1/3 Blue Diamond Oven Roasted Almonds, Any 8 Oz. Jars - 06-14-09 SS

22 oz Spray N Wash- $1.74 for 1
.50/1, $1/2 Spray 'n Wash Product, Any - 06-14-09 SS

3 ct Scotch brite sponges- $1.69 for 1
.75/2 or $1/2 Scotch-Brite Scrub Sponges, Scour Pads, Ultra NailSaver Absorbent Scrub Sponges, Dishwand or Refill, Any - 06-07-09 RP or 05-10-09 RP

Dixie Plates or Bowls- $1.69 each
.35/1 Dixie Or Dixie Ultra Paper Plates Or Bowls, Any - 06-28-09 RP
.50/1 or $1/2 Dixie Or Dixie Ultra Paper Plates Or Bowls, Any - 05-10-09 RP

Hefty Plates or Cups- $1.72 for 1
.50/1 or $1/2 Hefty Any - 06-21-09 RP
.50/1 or $1/2 Hefty Plates Or Bowls, Any - 05-17-09 RP

24 ct Lipton Tea bags- $1.34 for 1
.50/1 .60/1, .75/2, $1/2 Lipton Tea Any - 06-28-09 RP
.50/1 .60/1, .75/2, $1/2 Lipton Tea Any - 05-17-09 RP

Produce
2 lb bag Farmers Market Garden Salad $1.97
Whole Seedless Watermelon $2.88 each
South Carolina Peaches .79 lb
Red Bell Peppers .99 each
5 lb bag Red or White Potatoes 2/$7

Meat/Seafood

Land O’ Frost Premium Lunchmeat- $3.50
$1/1 Land O'Frost Premium Lunchmeats, Any - 06-21-09 SS
.50/1, .55/1 or $1/1 Land O'Frost Premium Lunchmeats, Any Pound - 05-31-09 RP

Snow Crab Clusters $2.99 lb (limit 10 lbs) Great Price!

Smithfield Whole Boston Butt Pork Roast- $.88 lb (limit 4) Great Price

HT Boston Butt Country Style Ribs $1.29 lb (limit 4)

HT Whole Beef Tenderloin $7.99/$6.99 (limit 2)

1 lb HT Butter Sticks $1.97

64 oz Tropicana Orange Juice 2.97
$1/2 Tropicana Juice Products, Any 59 Oz. + - 05-03-09 RP

64 oz Minute Maid Lemonade 4/$5

Sargento Natural Sliced Cheese 2/$6
.40/1, .50/2, .55/1 or $1/2 Sargento Natural Deli Style, Any 5 Oz. + - 04-19-09 SS

4 count YoCrunch Yogurt (4ct.)2/$5
.50/1 Breyers YoCrunch 100 Calorie Yogurt, Any Multi-Pack - All You, July 2009
$1/2 or .75/1 Breyers YoCrunch 100 Calorie Yogurt, Any Multi-Pack - 05-17-09 SS

Frozen:

Ice cream cup sale:
4 oz HaagenDazs -$1.00
$1/3 single serve cups IP on coupons.com

3.6 oz Ben & Jerry’s - $1.00

8 oz Blue Bunny - $1.00
.75/1 Blue Bunny Ice Cream Or Novelties, Any - All You, June 26, 2009

6 oz Edy’s - $1.00

3.5 oz Ciao Bella -$1.00

3.6 oz Starbucks Ice Cream - $1.00

5 oz IttiBitz -$1.00

5 oz IceeBits - $1.00

12 oz Nestle Frozen Lemonade Cups - $1.00

12 oz Minute Maid soft Frozen Lemonade - $1.00

Cool Whip- $.99

8 count HT Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns - $1.07

HT Tortillas- 2/$3

HT Old Fashioned or Sandwich Bread -$.97

7.25 oz Kraft Mac & Cheese - $.77 Buy 3 get 1 Free coupon IP or insert

Betty Crocker Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna Helper -$1.47
.75/3 or $1/3 Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, or Chicken Helper Skillet Meals, Any - 06-07-09 SS

Bush’s Baked Beans - $1.49
$1/2 Bush's Grillin Beans or Bush's Baked Beans, Any 22-28 Oz. Cans (Racesavers.com - Coupons.com Coupon)

40 oz Heinz Ketchup $1.88

16 oz Pace Salsa -2/$4
.40/1, .40/2, .50/1, .50/2, .75./2 Pace Picante Sauce Or Salsa, Any 15 Oz. + - 06-21-09 SS

16 oz Planters Cocktail Peanuts -2/$5
$1/2 pr $1.50/2 Planters Products, Any 9 Oz. + Up To 21.25 Oz. - 06-28-09 SS

32 oz Kraft Real Mayo or Miracle Whip- $3.99
.75/1 or $1/2 Kraft Mayonnaise , Any 24 Oz. + - 06-21-09 SS

Ritz Crackers-2/$7
B1G1 Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers Variety, Any (1) 7.5 Oz. To 10 Oz. Free WYB (1) Nabisco Ritz Crackers, Any 13.86 Oz. To 16 Oz. - 05-17-09 SS - valid up to $3.49

A.1. Steak Sauce (10oz.)-$3.99
$2/1A.1. Steak Sauce Or Marinade, Any Variety - 06-14-09 SS
$2/1 A.1. Steak Sauce, Any IP

50 oz All Laundry Detergent - $3.99
.40/1 or $1/1 all or surf Laundry Detergent - 06-28-09 RP
.40/1 or $1/2 All Or Surf Laundry Detergent, Any - 05-10-09 RP

Cottonelle Bath Tissue -12 double or 24 reg.- $6.99
$1/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper Aloe & E , Any 12-Pack - PARADE June 28 2009 - included in sale
$1/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper, any variety 12-pack - Usa Weekend 06-21-09 - USA Weekend, June 21 2009

Kingsford Charcoal -13.5lb. Matchlight or 18lb. Regular-: $7.99
$4/1 Kingsford Charcoal Or Kingsford Match Light Charcoal, Any 13.5 Lbs. + - 06-28-09 RP
$2/2 KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce Or Marinade, Any (1) 28 Oz. + Bottle And (1) Kingsford Or Kingsford Match Light Charcoal, Any 13.5 Lbs. + Bag - 06-21-09 RP