Giveaway Winner

My giveaway winner for the Pretty Please Press books was #14 Jaime.  She is a lucky lady!  Check back tomorrow for a BJ's $25 gift card giveaway.

Riteaid Savings

Don’t forget that the Riteaid Gift of Savings is going on right now!  I really wish I had made it to Riteaid on Black Friday.  Here is what I picked up this afternoon.

I used the $4 razor coupon from this week’s PG.  I also used the $4 febreze coupon and $.75 crest coupon from last month’s PG.  I had a $5 off a $25 coupon.

My total was $19.15, and I will get $16.99 back in rebates.  I have $32.90 counting toward my Gift of Savings.  The Gillette pack was a pretty popular gift exchange gift for men last year.  Happy Shopping!

Menu Plan Monday

The hustle and bustle of this season is here already!

Monday-Burgers, potatoes, and asparagus                                      Tuesday-Dinner out with hubby
Wednesday-Dinner with friends
Thursday-School Christmas Party (catered dinner)
Friday-Ribs (if I can talk hubby into it, he makes the best ribs in the world), rice, and veggies
Saturday-Finger foods at my Christmas cookie party, meatball recipe

For more menu ideas, visit Organizing Junkie.

Mail Call!

I had to do one of these posts, because I returned home to a very full mailbox yesterday! I will be putting my mail on hold next time I travel!

This week I received:

8 free movie tickets (from two giveaways)
2 free boxes of General Mills cereal (from two giveaways)
1 coupon for free Jello mousse
$5 rebate check
Kohl's coupons
Office Max coupons
3 $10 off Old Navy Coupons

Wow!  Opening the mail was pretty fun last night, especially since I only got one bill all week last week!

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Walgreens Picks (Possible Money Maker!)

I got my info from Mercedes at Common Sense With Money this week.  I didn't have time to research the deals myself.

I got all this for $3.70 after using $3 in RR. Here is how!

I bought 5 Ecotrin  and used the $10/3 and $7/2 from the 10/11 RP.  (This coupon beeped, but my cashier pushed it through. So beware.)  I also used the $1.99 coupon from the Walgreens ad. (This resulted in $7.05 in overage.)  I used the overage to buy the Complete and newspapers.  The best part of this deal is that I got a $8 RR for the Complete.  I could have saved another $1 if I had found the Complete coupon, but I used it at CVS last week.

Last Two Days to Print November Coupons

Click on the image above to print the November coupons. Coupons will be reset on Tuesday for the new month!

Home Safe

I spend the day yesterday traveling home. Sorry you didn't hear from me. I am happy to be home and had a great time with my family! I will post some drug store picks later today after church!

Black Friday Shopping

Well, I spent too much.  I always do.  This year, however, was a little different.  I did not overspend on my Christmas budget, because I had planned my purchases ahead of time.  I overspent for myself!  I haven’t bought a lot of clothes or shoes for myself for a long time, so I went a little overboard.  Luckily, I can afford it right now.  I definitely got great deals on everything I bought.

My mom looks pretty good at 4 AM!

My sister is in a hurry! Her alarm mysteriously got shut off!

I am just relaxing on the way to the mall.

Don’t tell my Brother-in-Law about the 8 pairs of clearance shoes that my sister bought at Shoe Carnival.  Yes all those bags are full of shoes! (I bought 3 pairs of Clarks for $60. These are the only shoes I will wear to school to walk in all day, and one pair usually costs almost as much.)

My two favorite buys for the day were a very cute wool coat for $49 and a new GPS for $89.  I know with a lot of work I might have found these things cheaper, but I was pretty happy and had a great day with my family!

CVS on Thanksgiving

Here is what my mom got at CVS on Thanksgiving morning.  She spent around $12, but she ended up with about $32 ECB!

I decided to show you her orders, because she even did better than me!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I will be spending my time tomorrow with my family. I hope you all have a blessed day. See you again Friday with some Black Friday shopping pictures!

CVS Thanksgiving and Black Friday Sale

The CVS near me right now in WV opens at 6 on Thanksgiving for these sales. By Black Friday, I figure most items will be sold out! Just thought maybe you should check too if you plan to take advantage of these deals!

Black Friday Free Deals

Hershey’s or Reese’s Singles Candy 89¢ Limit 1 .89 ECB
Mars King Size Candy Bars $1.59 Limit 1 $1.59 ECB
Degree Ultra Clear for Women $4 Limit 1 $4 ECB
Dyna Prep Energy Shots $4.99 Limit 2 $4.99 ECB
Phillips Earbuds $6.99 Limit 1 $6.99 ECB
Magnavox Universal Remote $6.99 Limit 1 $6.99 ECB
Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion $7.99 Limit 1 $7.99 ECB
$1/1 10/18 RP $1.50/1 IP
Just for Men, Touch of Grey $8.99 Limit 1 $8.99 ECB Visit their website for a rebate and coupon.
Schick Quattro Razor or 4 ct Refill $9.99 $8 ECB Limit 1 $2/1 11/22 SS
St. Ives Body Wash 16 oz $3.99 Limit 1 $1/1 11/15 SS
Herbal Essences Hair Care 6-12 oz. $2.99 $2 ECB BOGO coupon from 10/11 PG Limit 3
Bic Soleil Razor at $6.99 Limit 2 $5 ECB $2/1 11/15 SS
Colgate Total Advanced 4 oz., at $2.88 Limit 2 $2 ECB Various coupons
Colgate 360 Toothbrush at $2.99 Limit 2 $2 ECB $.75/1 IP on smartsource

The ad also shows some small appliances for $19.99 get $10 in ECB back!

A Scenario for my mom:

Starting with $12.99 ECB and a $5/30 coupon

360 toothbrush
Bic Soleil
Vaseline
2 Herbal Essences
Philips earbuds

$23.70-$5=$18.70-12.99 ECB=$5.70 OOP and earn $25 in ECB to use on the other freebies!

A scenario for me:

I have $8.99 in ECB and a Spend $20 Get $4 ECB coupon

Vaseline
2 Herbal Essences
Bic Soleil

$13.47-$8.99=$4.48 OOP and earn about $21 in ECB to use on the other freebies!

If you don't have any ECB or coupons, break your transactions apart to save money!

Lowes and Harris Teeter Matchups

Remember that both stores sales from last week run through Thursday.

Harris Teeter matchups until 11/26

11/27-12/1

HT Rancher Beef Ground Chuck (2 lb.) Limit 4 pkgs. $2.97
HT Milk (Gallon) $2.49
Cottonelle Bath Tissue (12 double roll pkg.) $5.99 $1/1 magazine
Tombstone Pizza (12 inch) 3/$10
Ruffles, Lay's, or Doritos Chips (9-12 ounce) 4/$10
Cheer Laundry Detergent (40 ounce) $3.99/per each
BOGO Coke Products (6 pack) .5 Liter Bottles
BOGO Kraft Mayonnaise or Kraft Miracle Whip (32 ounce)$1/1 Kraft magazine

EVIC MEMBER SPECIALS

Nature's Own Whitewheat Bread (20 ounce) Limit 1 $.79
HT Bacon (12 ounce) Limit 1 $1.47

Lowes foods will have no new ad. There may be some in store unadvertised savings, but there won't be new ads until Wednesday of next week.

Lowes Foods matchups until 11/26

I am proud to be a new contributor to BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.

Menu Plan Monday (No Menu Style)

I am sitting in my dad's recliner reflecting.  The men have left for hunting (get a big buck baby!). My mom has to work for two more days (she is the hardest working person I know), and it is way too early to go over to my sister's house. FAMILY.  I love them.  Although I have chosen to live 5 hours away, other than God and my hubby, my family is tops for me.  So I guess what I am trying to tell you is that I am not cooking this week!  My mom and mother-in-law will be cooking for us, and I can't tell you how grateful I am for the break from the usual. I want to thank them for putting up with us, providing food, and helping us create memories that will last forever.  I will leave you today with a great recipe link.  I have some of this pie Saturday night, and it was the best pie ever!

For some real menu ideas for the week, check out Organizing Junkie.

30 Day Giving Challenge Part 4

I am participating in the 30-Day Giving Challenge at Kingdom First Mom.

I wanted to update you a little about how blessed I feel doing this challenge.  The feeling of doing something good has been reward enough, but I have received many material blessings in return for my giving.  I have won two blog giveaways in the past week (yea for movie tickets!).  I received a gift card for a great new upcoming giveaway.  I have gotten $114 in rebate checks during the last few weeks.  Also, my checking account seems to be a little more abundant.  I know God works in mysterious ways.  I wonder how he would continue to bless me, if I were able to keep this up year round?

Here are my ideas for the week:

Sunday-Give money to church (extra)

Monday-Spend all day with my nephews I haven’t seen since Labor Day (time is an important gift, especially for children)

Tuesday-Taking my brother to a movie (it will happen sometime this week, probably today)

Wednesday-Donating muffin mixes to church pantry

Thursday-Help my Mother-in-law cook for Thanksgiving (as much as I can) or help clean up (hopefully both)

Friday-Showing kindness and consideration for others while I am out shopping in the Black Friday madness (maybe I can also give away a coupon or two)

Saturday-I decided to leave this day open to opportunities.

Sunday-Give money to church (extra)

Monday-I decided to leave this day open to opportunities.

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galations 6:9

I left two days open to opportunities.  As this challenge comes to a close, I plan to ask God to reveal a few ways he wants me to give.

Print Your Coupons Here!

I know most of you are preparing for Thanksgiving meals and Black Friday steals.  Don’t forget to print your coupons before your trips to maximize your savings!

My Drug Store Picks

This week is a tough one, because Black Friday falls right in the middle.  I am going to give you a short list of what I hope to pick up at CVS and Riteaid on Sunday.  I won’t be near a Walgreens, but it looks like their best sales will be on Black Friday anyway.  I plan to shop at CVS on Thanksgiving. I will post my scenarios there later this week. Riteaid has some great rebates for Black Friday only, and I will post about those later this week too!

CVS

Complete Contact Solution 12oz. $8.99 Limit 2 Get $8.99 ECB $1/1 10/25 RP or IP

Riteaid

Wonderful Pistachios 2/$5   $1/1 11/15 SS  (Hubby loves these!)

Not much ‘til later this week huh?  I am starting to get really excited about Thanksgiving and Black Friday though!  I will take my camera with me, so that I can bring you some pictures of all the fun!

Giveaway Reminder

Don't forget about my giveaway going on now from Pretty Please Press.  Click here to enter by Nov. 30th!

Sunday Coupon Preview

Here is the preview of this Sunday's coupons.  Only one Smart Source insert, and that one is slim pickings!  I sure don't plan on spending any extra money this weekend on the paper.

P.S.  The Sunday after Thanksgiving will also have one insert from P and G.

Publix Deals 11/19-11/25

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter (Spread or Spray) BOGO $2.99

$1/1 printable coupon here or here

$.50/1, $1/2, $1/1, or $.75/2 from 11-15-09 RP

$.65/1 store coupon from Publix single page flyer in-store

$.75/1 Target printable coupon

*Best Deal: Stack (2) $1/1 printable coupons with (2) $.75/1 Target coupons (if your store allows 2 Target coupons of the same item) to get FREE butter (plus overage if your store allows it)!

Ocean Spray Craisins BOGO $2.29

$1/1 Peelies found on Ocean Spray juice

*Pay only $.15 each with the peelies!

Idahoan Mashed Potatoes BOGO $1.29

$.40/1 printable coupon

$.75/3 printable coupon

*Best Deal: Use (2) $.40/1 coupons to pay only $.25 each! Or, if your store doubles, get them for FREE!

Nabisco Crackers (Ritz, Crackerfuls, Wheat Thins, Triscuits, etc.) BOGO $3.59

$1/1 from 11-8-09 SS

Free Crackerfuls when you buy Ritz from 8-23-09 SS

$1/1 Peelie

$1/2 from "Keep The Jingle In Your Holidays" booklet

$1/2 printable coupon

$1/2 from Nabisco calendar (home mailer)

$1/1 Target printable coupon

*Best Deal #1 (if your store is true BOGO): Buy 2 Ritz Crackers and 2 Crackerfuls. Use (2) $1/1 Ritz coupons, (2) Target coupons, and 1 Free Crackerful coupon. You will get all 4 boxes of crackers completely FREE (plus overage if youre store allows)!

**Best Deal #2 (if your store is NOT true BOGO - they ring up half price): Buy 1 Ritz and 1 Crackerfuls. Use 1 Ritz coupon, 1 Target coupon, and 1 Free Crackerfuls coupon. Both boxes will be FREE!

Dole Pineapple (20 oz can) BOGO $1.75

$1/3 or $.35/1 from 11-8-09 SS (depends on region)

$.50/1 printable coupon

$1/3 from "Homemade and Heartfelt Desserts" booklet found in-store

*Best Deal: Use the $.50/1 coupons to pay only $.38 each! Or, if your store doubles, get FREE canned pineapple!

For more Publix deals, head on over to visit Meagan at Frugal Fun and Fortune.

Two Hot Tips for Local Readers (and maybe others)

While I was out and about today, I noticed two deals I wanted to share with you.

Food Lion

The Hickory, NC Food Lion had turkeys for $.37 cents a pound, even though my ad said $.47.  I saw a huge turkey for less than $5!  Check with your ad, because mine said that they would not be undersold by anyone.  I guess Walmart has .40 ones, so the FL priced theirs at $.37

Old Navy

The Hickory, NC Old Navy has all their clearance an extra 50% off.  I imagine it won't last through the weekend, but they are making room for the up coming sales.  If you don't live near me, call your Old Navy before heading out,  because they will tell you if the sale is running or not!

I hope these tips help someone out there!

The Gift of Savings Returns Sunday!

I got this email this morning.  Don't forget that pre-coupon totals have always counted.  Good luck making some money this month at Riteaid!

Free Thanksgiving Recipe E-Book Download

Looking for new recipes for next week, download this free recipe book!  I know I am looking forward to eating other people’s great recipes next week.

Two More Quick Trips from Yesterday

Sorry I didn't get these posted before the sales were over, but here are two awesome trips I made yesterday!

Lowes Foods

You might be thinking, "That's it?"  Well this 17  oz. bottle of olive oil only cost me $3.07!  They didn't have it in stock all week until today.  I wonder why!

Harris Teeter

All this only cost me $4.40.  That is less than the regular price of the bacon at my HT. Mental note, I have enough cheese and margarine to last several months!

Harris Teeter 11/18 Matchups

These prices are good through Thanksgiving. 
e-vic Special: 59-64 oz Tropicana OJ or Trop50, $1.77, Limit 1

Meats (I left these in even if they weren’t great deals, so you could see all the interesting things people eat for Thanksgiving!)
Whole Fresh Turkeys 10-24 lb $0.99/lb, Limit 2
Rancher Bone-In Rib Roast $5.99/lb
HT Reserve Angus Bone-In Rib Roast $6.99/lb
HT Honey Glazed/Spiral Sliced Half Bone Smoked Ham $1.79/lb
Ht Traders Half Bone Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Ham $1.99/lb
21-30 Ct EZ Peel White Shrimp $5.99/lb
Whole or Half Semi-Boneless Leg of Lamb $5.49/lb
Hormel Smoked Cure 81 Boneless Half Ham $4.99/lb
Whole Frozen Duck, Culver Brand $2.69/lb
Whole Frozen Capon $3.49/lb
Whole Frozen Goose $5.49/lb
Whole Frozen Pheasant $7.49/lb
Frozen Quail $8.49
Turducken Breast 4 lb Cajun Specialty $34.99
Whole Turducken 14 lb Cajun Specialty $59.99

Produce
Bunch Broccoli $0.99/lb
Organic Yams $1.49/lb
Organic Yellow Onions $0.99/lb
Bulk Sweet Potatoes 2 lbs/$1
Celery, 2/$3
Ocean Spray Cranberries 12 oz, 2/$5
HT Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag 2/$6

BOGO (prices are for 1 item)
Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail 64 oz
9" Pumpkin or Sweet Potato Pie (Fresh Foods Market)
Breyer's Ice Cream 48 oz - $2.79   $.75/1 10/18 SS
Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables  $.94 to $1.27  $.35/1 or $.50/1 10/18 SS (some FREE if you got the $.50/1)
12-pk Coke cans
Deer Park Water 0.5L, 24-pk  $1/2 October All You
Ziploc, 20-24 ct $1.72  $1/2  11/15 SS
Ziploc Containers 2-6 ct-$1.74 $1.50/2  11/15 SS
Kellogg's Crispix /Rice Krispies $1.82 $1/1 or $1/2 10/18 SS
Emerald Deluxe Nuts $3.22  $1/1 11/8 SS
Pop Secret Popcorn 3-pk $1.49   $1/2 11/8 SS
Duncan Hines Cake Mix .82  $.55/2 or $1/2  10/11 SS
Keebler Town House Crackers, 16 oz- $1.99  $1/2  11/1 RP
Hefty Foam Plates  24-50 ct  $1.57 $.50/1 or $1/2 11/15 RP
Chinet Dinner Napkins 40-ct $1.24  $1/1  IP
McCormick Gravy Mix-.44 to .77  $.50/2 or $1/4  11/01 RP
Smart Balance Margarine, 15 oz $1/2 10/18 RP
Breakstone's Sour Cream, 16 oz  $1/2 11/15 RP
Nabisco Wheat Thins or Triscuits, 6-8 oz  $1/1  11/8 SS
Pet-Ritz Pie Shells, 10-12 oz  $.50/2 11/8 SS

Dairy
International Coffee Creamers 32 oz $2.49  $.55/1 11/8 SS
Heluva Good Cheese 8 oz  2/$4  $.50/1 11/15 RP DND
Heluva Good Dip 12 oz 2/$3  $.50/1 11/15 RP DND
Pillsbury Crescent  3/$5  $.50/2 11/15 GM
Pillsbury Pie Crusts 2/$5  $.50/2 11/15 GM
Philly Cream Cheese  4/$5 $1/3 11/15 RP
Kraft Shredded Cheese or Cubes 3/$5  $1/2 11/15 RP  
Land O Lakes butter 1lb sticks $2.00 $.50/1 11/1 SS

Other Grocery
Bob Evans 20-24 oz sides 2/$5 $.35/1 11/15 SS
Caribou Coffee 12 oz $6.99  $2/1 11/1 RP
Nestle Morsels 2/$4  $.50/1 11/1 RP
Planters Mixed Nuts or Cashew Halves 2/$7 $1/2 Booklet
Wesson Vegetable or Canola Oil 48 oz $2.99  $0.25/1  11/15 SS
Campbell's Cream of Chicken or Mushroom  5/$5  $.35/4 9/20 SS
Honey Nut Cheerios  12.25 oz 3/$6 $1/2 11/1 SS
Heinz Gravy 12 oz 4/$5
Betty Crocker Potatoes 4/$5  $.35/1 11/15 SS
Peter Pan PB 13-18 oz 2/$4  $.50/1 October All You
McCormick Select Spices and Extract 50% off  $.50/1 11/1 RP
Ritz Crackers 14-16 oz   2/$7  $1/1  11/8 SS
Velveeta  2 lb $4.97  $1/1 11/15 RP

Frozen
Newman's Own Pepperoni Pizza 2/$10  $1/1 11/15 RP
Mrs Smith's Pies 40-45 oz $5.99  $1/1 11/15 SS
Mrs Smith's Pies 27 oz Dutch Apple or Cherry 2/$6  $1/1 11/15 SS
Ore-Ida Steam N Mash 24 oz, $3.69  $1/2 Parade 11/8
Cool Whip 8 oz $0.99  $1.25/3 booklet (found one at HT)
Sara Lee Pecan Pie 34 oz, $4.99 (check redplum.com for $1/1)

Long-Term VIC Specials
5 lb HT Sugar $2.37
5 lb HT All-Purpose Flour $1.77
32 oz HT Light Brown or Confectioners Sugar $1.27
48 oz HT Vegetable or Canola Oil $2.87
12 oz HT Choc Baking Morsels $1.77
14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk $1.47
16 oz HT Margarine Quarters $0.97
8 oz HT Sour Cream $0.77
HT Syrup $1.97
Hungry Jack Pancake Mix $1.97
HT Granola Bars $1.97
HT Grape Juice 64 oz $2.67
HT Graham Crackers $2.57
HT Almonds 8-9 oz $3.97
HT Spaghetti or Elbow Pasta $0.97
HT Pasta Sauce $1.57
HT yourhome Fabric Softener sheets 120 ct $2.97
HT Applesauce cups $1.67

10/$10 HT Brand
yourhome Trash Bags 10-26 ct
Baking Nuts 2-2.5 oz
Bread Crumbs 15 oz
yourhome Napkins  120 ct
yourhome Plastic Party Cups 20 ct
2L Seltzer Water
Scalloped or Au Gratin Potatoes boxed
yourhome Cleaners 32 oz


Holiday Meal Packages:
Ham Dinner, Serves 8-10, $49.99
* 7-9 lb HT Spiral Sliced Ham
* 2 lbs fresh sweet potato casserole
* 2 lbs Fresh green beans supreme
* 2 lbs fresh broccoli & rice casserole
Turkey Dinner, Serves 8-10, $49.99
* 9-12 lb Fully Cooked Butterball Turkey                                                  
* 2 lbs fresh cornbread dressing
* 2 lbs fresh green beans supreme
* 2 lbs fresh yukon gold mashed potatoes
* 2 lbs fresh glazed carrots
* 1 lb turkey gravy
* 1 lb cranberry relish
Prime Rib Dinner, Serves 6-8, $49.99
* 4 lbs fresh boneless prime rib
* 2 lbs fresh yukon gold mashed potatoes
* 2 lbs Fresh green beans supreme
* 2 lbs fresh broccoli & rice casserole
Extras: Complete your Holiday Dinner w/1 doz yeast rolls, garden salad, and a 9" Fresh baked pie (pumpkin/sweet potato only) for an add'l $14.99. With your holiday dinner order and VIC card.

I am proud to be a new contributor to BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.

Easy Way to Give-Fixed Link

Sorry the link wasn’t working earlier!  If you are participating in the 30 day giving challenge along with me, here is an easy way to give.  Just click on the image below.  This can be done once daily.

This one is for Gizmo, my cat, who leads a fun and fat life!  I also dropped off cat food for the humane society today.

Lowes Foods Coupon Matchups 11/18

Wow! It is a long list of matchups, but I didn’t find any freebies this week.  It looks like the Lowes Foods people have been checking out the 11/15 inserts!

$5 FRC wyb 1 Prestige or House of Raeford Frozen turkey less than 18lbs at $.99lb  limit 2 per household

$10 FRC wyb 1 Prestige or House of Raeford Frozen turkey mare than 18lbs at $.99lb  limit 2 per household

$2 FRC wyb 3 Wesson Oil 48oz or Pam 6oz can  $0.25/1 (oil) 11/15 SS or $.35/1 11/15 SS

$3 FRC wyb 4 Handi Foil Pans selected 1-5 ct

$2 FRC wyb 4 Keebler Club or Townhouse crackers 11.7-16 oz   BOGO   $1/2 11/1 RP

$2 FRC WYB any 3 Reddi Whip 7oz $.50/1 or $1/2 11/15 SS, Egg Beaters 15-16 oz, or Parkay Quarters 16oz $.75/2 11/15 SS

$4 FRC wyb 6 Crunch ‘n Munch, Poppycock $.75/1 11/15 SS, Orville Redenbacher 3ct, or 4 ct mini bags $.40/1 11/15 SS

$1 FRC wyb 4 Swiss Miss cocoa 8-10 ct $1/3 or $.50/2 11/15 SS

$3 FRC wyb 1 yeast rolls 8 ct and 1 country cinnamon apple pie 9" or pumpkin pie 10"

$3 FRC wyb 1 medium bakery or deli party tray

$5 FRC wyb 1 large pakery or deli party tray

$.99/lb. Shady brook farms whole turkey (limit 1 with additional purchase while supplies last)
$1.79 Gwaltney Spiral Half Ham                                                     
$1.29 Green Asparagus limit 4lbs                                                   
$5.77 NY boneless Strip steak
$.29/lb. sweet potatoes  (GREAT PRICE!)
B2G3 Free Green Giant canned vegetable                                          
$1.00 2 liter Pepsi products
BOGO Birds Eye Steamfresh vegetables $.50/1 10/18 SS
BOGO Ocean Spray cranberry juice
BOGO Hormel bacon
$5.99 Folgers coffee $1/1 11/8 RP
$2.00 Land O Lakes butter 1lb sticks  $.50/1 11/1 SS
BOGO  Pillsbury flour
BOGO TGI Friday's sides
$2.50 Carolina Pride Smokies $1.50/2 6/7 SS
$2.00 Tennesse Pride roll sausage $.55/1 11/15 SS
$2.00 Kraft chunk cheese 4.5-8oz  $1/2 11/15 RP
$1.66 Pillsbury Crescents $.50/2 11/15 GM
$1.66 Daisy Sour cream 16oz $.50/1 11/15 SS
$1.25 Philly Cream Cheese  $1/3 11/15 RP
$1.39 Turkey Hill Iced tea 1/2 gallon $1/2 9/20 RP
$1.66 Grand biscuits $.40/3 11/15 GM
$1.50 Heluva Good dip $.50/1 11/15 RP
$2.00 Shedds country crock spread tub $.50/1 IP
$1.50 Dean’s dips $1/2 9/27 SS
$2.00 Heluva good chunk cheese  $.50/1 11/15 RP
$2.50 Pillsbury Pie crusts $.50/2 11/15 GM
$1.50 LF ricotta cheese
$2.99 Velveeta $1/111/15 RP
$1.66 International delight 16oz $.55/1 11/8 SS
BOGO Kraft Shredded Cheese  $1/2 11/15 RP
$1.00 Green Giant boxed veggies $.60/3 11/15 GM
$1.00 Cool whip  $1.25/3 booklet (found one at HT)
$3.00 Ore-Ida steam n mash $1/2 Parade 11/8
$2.00 Rhodes dinner rolls $.50/1 9/20 SS
$2.50 Pillsbury biscuits  $.75/2 11/15 GM
$5.99 Edwards cream pies $1/1 11/15 SS
BOGO Mrs Smith Pies  $1/1 11/15 SS
BOGO Wheat Thins $1/1  11/8 SS
BOGO Lays Chips
BOGO LF cream soup
BOGO Natures Own Bread
$1.50 Progresso Broth  $.50/1  11/15 GM
BOGO Delmonte Pineapple
$2.99 French’s Onions $.50/1 11/8 SS                                       
$1.79 Hanover Cut green beans  $1/2 or $1/4 9/27 RP
$1.39 Keebler ready Crust   $.35/1 11/8 RP
$.99 GG speciality corn  $.40/2  10/4 SS
$1.00 Betty Crocker box potatoes$.35/1 11/15 SS                     
$.75 McCormick Brown Gravy mix  $.50/2
$1.00 McCormick Turkey Gravy Mix  11/1 RP
$1.00 LaChoy water Chestnuts  $1/2 11/1 SS
$2.00 Minute Rice  $.50/1 10/4 RP
$1.25 Stove Top Stuffing  B4G1 tearpad found in some areas
BOGO Lucky Leaf Pie Filling
$2.99 Wesson Oil  $.25/1 11/15 SS
$.77 Domino Sugar  $.50/2 11/15 RP
$.99 Carnation Evaporated milk $.50/2 11/1 RP
BOGO Smart Balance Oil  $1/1  10/18 RP
$.66 Jello gelatin or pudding  $1.25/3 booklet
$2.00 Karo Syrup $.40/1 11/8 SS
$1.25 Swiss Miss hot cocoa  $1/3 11/15 SS
$2.00 Orville Popcorn  $.40/1 11/15 SS
$2.00 Quaker Oatmeal box$1.25/2 8/30 RP
$2.50 Planters Peanuts$1/2 Booklet
$2.99 LF water
BOGO LF napkins
BOGO HeftyFoam Plates  $.50/1 11/15 RP
$2.99 Reynolds Foil $.75/1 11/15 SS                                           
$3.99 Finish Dishwasher tabs  $.50/1 11/15 SS
$3.99 Scott Paper Towls 8roll
$3.99 Cottonelle Bath Tissue 12pk  $1/1 magazine
$3.99 Better value Potatoes 10 lb.                                                       
$1.79 Better Value yellow onions

Anything I missed?

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Look What I Did

Sometimes I surprise myself.  Although I am sure that many of you have done this before, I have never even thought about it.  Remember my pumpkins I bought with the rebate at Harris Teeter?  Well, I baked them and got three servings of fresh pumpkin to use in the next few months!

I have to admit, it started out rocky.  I read online about cutting them in half, and then baking them.  Well, I hacked, sawed, and almost chopped off a finger and didn’t do a bit of good.  So I went back online and found a woman who bakes the whole pumpkin.

1. Remove stems and wash pumpkins

2. Preheat oven to 400 F and bake pumpkins for 60-90 minutes.

3. Allow to cool a while then cut open.

4. Scoop out the seeds and stringy parts.

5. Scoop out the soft flesh, measure, and put into freezer safe containers.

6. Freeze and thaw when needed.

The great part of this is that I didn’t need a food processor or blender. The pumpkin came out the consistency of sweet potatoes!

I can’t wait to make pumpkin pie, cake, and cookies sometime soon!

Quick Walgreens Trip

I spent $4 in RR and $2.01.  I received $3 back in RR.  The hairspray is for you mom!  Can’t wait to see you!

Menu Plan Monday

We have a busy week with a workshop at church and preparing for the upcoming holiday.
Monday-Subway BOGO
Tuesday-Cajun Chicken with steamed veggies
Wednesday-Dinner with friends
Thursday-Leftovers or Soup with Grilled Cheese
Friday-Ribs (if I can talk hubby into it, he makes the best ribs in the world), rice, and veggies
Saturday-Mom’s choice!
For more menu ideas, visit Organizing Junkie.

A Few Good Deals At Harris Teeter

All of these coupons came from the 11/15 paper, except for the steamfresh coupon.

$.50/2 Sargento=$2.15/2
$.50/1 ICBINB=$.49
$.60/1 Bertolli=$.24

My total was just over $3.  Happy Shopping!

I Rocked at Riteaid Today

I did two separate transactions, so that I could send in two separate rebates.

Transaction #1 (on the left)

I bought 2 Quilted Northern and 2 GE light bulbs.  I used $1/1 coupons for each item.  I also had a Riteaid coupon for $5/2 on the toilet paper. Because my total before coupons was over $15, I used a $3/$15 purchase coupon too. 

OOP $5.01  I will receive $2 in Riteaid rebates, and I have enough other purchases to submit for a $5 Real Simple rebate for the toilet paper.

Transaction #2 (on right)

I bought one case of water, 10 peanuts, 1 tampons, and 1 toothpaste.  I had 3 $1/2 coupons for the peanuts, $1/1 for the tampons, and $.75/1 for the toothpaste.  I also used a $5 off $25 purchase coupon.  Then I used my $20 Riteaid gift of savings certificate. 

OOP $2.34 I will receive $9.69 in Riteaid rebates, and I will be able to submit the peanuts for the $10 Kraft rebate.

Overall for the day, I was able to get everything in the picture for $7.35/$20 gift of savings and will receive $26.69 in rebates.  I am amazed!

My Drug Store Picks

Don't forget to use any coupons for each store you might have. I have a  $5/$25 for Riteaid.  Almost any deal blog posts the weekly coupon matches for the drug stores, but I try to only post the very best deals. These are the deals I am considering for myself!  Of course, yesterday I had such an embarrassing day at the drugs stores, I didn’t even post my trips.  Hopefully this week will be better!

CVS

Covergirl Buy Simply Ageless Foundation $13 and Blush $10 Get $10 ECBs  BOGO coupon 11/1 PG   and $1/1 11/1 RP    Limit 1

Duracell Batteries $2.99 Get $1 ECB Limit  1
$1/1 11/1 PG

Flu Remedies Buy $20 in products Get $10 ECBs Limit 1 (This is what I messed up today.  I thought that the Mucinex D would count, and it did not.)  I used $1.50 blinkie coupons for Theraflu and $1.50 coupons for the Nyquil (11/1 PG).

Glade Spend $12 Earn $4 ECBs  The Sense and Spray is the best deal with the $4/1 10/18 SS coupon.

Ragu $1.66 and Skippy $1.66 Spend $10 Get $3 ECBs

Skippy $.40/1 11/15 RP and Ragu $1.25/3 11/15 RP

Riteaid

I have my gift of savings $20 certificate. So I think I am going to get as many needs as I can here this week!  (We are still low on bottled water, so I may pick some of that up. Ida dropped tons of rain on us, and our well water is a little gross right now.)

Crest Extra White Plus Scope Outlast Toothpaste (4oz) $2.69  $2.69 Rebate $1/1  11/1  PG

Kotex Pads (14-24ct) or Tampons (18ct)  $2.99  $2 Rebate $1 IP

Robitussin Robitussin To Go DM or CF (10ct) $6.99  $4 Rebate
$1/1 11/15 RP

Garnier Nutritioniste Nutri-Pure Skin Cleansers (5-6.7oz) or Towelettes (25ct) $4.99  $2 Rebate $1/1 10/11 RP 

Quilted Northern Toilet Tissue 12 rolls  $5.99 $1/1  10/11 RP and $5/2 adperk coupon This is my first experience with the adperks, and I was pleasantly surprised. The video was only about 32 seconds, and the coupon was easy to print.  We usually only use Cottonelle, but when I saw this deal on HCW, I knew I would give it a try.  Toliet paper is one of the items that we are almost out of!

Walgreens

I think I will probably just pick up my newpapers and 1 deal tomorrow.

Aussie Hair Care  $2.99  $1/1 10/11 PG Get $2 RR

Ways to Earn Extra Cash (Repost)

I decided to repost this, because of a couple of emails that I have received.  With Thanksgiving and Christmas rapidly approaching, I know that many of you are looking for quick ways to make a little extra cash.

I am always looking for quick ways to supplement our income to help pay off debt and save more money.  I only recommend companies that I have personally worked with and received compensation from. Between all these companies, I have earned over $200 this year (and I haven't been with all the companies for this whole year).  Here are a few of the best ways to earn money and gift cards that I have found:

Swagbucks

Since the end of June, I have earned $65 in Amazon Gift Cards through Swagbucks.  I try to do all my searches at home and school using this search engine.  What is great about swagbucks is that I don't have to do anything else!  If you have already signed up for Swagbucks, and haven't been using it I recommend the toolbar.  It is a great way to make free money for gifts for Christmas and other holidays.  If you haven't signed up yet, it is FREE and easy to use!  Click on the banner below to sign up today.




Opinion Outpost

There are many survey companies out there, and some of them are less than reputable.  I love Pinecone Research, but they don't have open enrollment all the time.  My second favorite company is Opinion Outpost.  I have earned $19.20 in surveys and referrals since the end of June.  Not a ton of cash, but it will help around the holidays. 


My Points

I have been a member of My Points for about 1 year now.  I have never bought anything through the site.  I only click the emails and take the surveys.  You can also earn points by buying things online.  In the year I have been with them, I have earned enough points to receive $35 in gift cards.  Clicking the emails is not hard, but I would recommend you send these to your junk email account.  I get an average of 3-5 emails per day.

Send Earnings

This is another email clicking site, although they also offer surveys and advertising.  So far I have earned $12.64 since July, and the payout is at $30.  I estimate that will take me until July of next year, but with very minimal effort. Click below to find out more.




You Data

You Data pays you via Pay Pal for looking at their ads.  I don't think I fit their criteria very well, because I rarely have new ads.  I have heard of people making between $3-$5 per week just by quickly viewing ads.  So far, I have sent hubby around  $.09 a week.  Not a lot, but if you have kids, I know you can earn more.

Ebates

This is a cash back for shopping online site that I love.  I have earned $75 in one year by shopping online through this site for making purchases that I would have made anyway.  I highly recommend Ebates to anyone. I use some other cash back sites, but this is the most reliable and often the highest payout.

Super Saturday Shopping!

I have to admit.  Having a sinus infection, laryngitis, and then the flu put a damper on my shopping for a few weeks.  I even let hubby go out and buy *gasp* full price steaks one night, because I really wanted them!  I love having a stockpile, though, because we have had plenty of food while I was sick.  We are running out of a few things, so I went out today, trying to fill a few gaps.  I picked up a couple of cases of water at Walgreens, because I had an expiring RR.  I was also able to pick up some very inexpensive items for my 30 day giving challenge!

Harris Teeter

I got all this for $19.93.  I decided to pick up a small turkey after all.  I thought that it would be good for spring. Or who knows, a needy family may pop up next week!  I saved over $38!

Lowes Foods

I found one more coupon for the Eagle Milk.  I picked up the mac and cheese to donate.  The sour cream was $.09 after a blinkie coupon.  My total was $3.44, and I saved over $10.

Food Lion

I got all this for $8.63! The 10 boxes of Stove Top were $1 each, and then I had two coupons that took off $2 each from a tearpad with the stuffing. (Thanks Lisa for emailing me this.) I also had 2 $1/2 printable coupons for the soups, which made them about $.10 each!  I saved over $20.

Not too shabby for the grocery stores!  Now I have to admit, I had some embarrassing trips to the drugs stores today.  I had to return things at two different stores, because I messed up.  I also spent way too much at CVS, because of some misleading information on another blog.  I just wanted to tell you, because everyone makes mistakes in couponing! (Even the Coupon Teacher!)

Robin Meade Giveaway Winners!

The five Robin Meade Giveaway Winners are

#11 Erica
#4 Jessica
#1 NoreInCali
#9 Kaylen
#5 Jaime

Some of you didn't leave an email contact....so please shoot me an email with your address at  shelly coupon teacher at gmail dot com .  Remove the spaces!  If I don't hear from you in 48 hours, you will be disqualified.  Thanks for entering this giveaway and don't forget about my Children's Book Giveaway going on now!

Bargain Meal of the Week for Harris Teeter

This week looks like a good week to make pizza.

I use a great pizza crust recipe I picked up from Money Saving Mom.  It tastes even better if you let the dough rise a while after kneading.

Pizza Crust:
1 Tbsp. active dry yeast  (free after $.50 coupon for Fleishman's pizza crust yeast)
1 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F.)
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups flour (on sale this week for $1.79)

Dissolve the yeast in the water. Add the rest of the ingredients in and mix.

Dump onto a floured surface .

Knead into a smooth dough (five minutes or so).

Roll out and press down onto a greased pizza pan.

Open 1 can of tomato sauce, seasoned to taste (I use Italian seasoning and garlic salt) and spread over crust. (No need for pricy “pizza” sauce.)

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over sauce (.97 for e-vic members).

Top with Hormel pepperoni ($1.90 after coupon) and other yummy toppings.  My favorite is banana peppers.

Bake at 450 degrees F. for around 12-15 minutes until the crust looks crispy and lightly browned.
Enjoy!

For more meal ideas, visit Erin at $5 dinners!

Sunday Coupon Preview

Click here for the Sunday Coupon Preview. Looks like a good week!  There are 3 inserts. I am looking forward to some of the Unilever coupons to use at Harris Teeter this week!

Publix Matchups 11/12-11/18

Here are a few great deals this week at Publix.  I wish I had one!

McCormick Gravy Mix (Excluding Brown, Country, & Reduced Sodium) BOGO $.99

$.50/2, $.50/1, $1/2, or $1/4 from 11-1-09 RP (depends on region)

*Best Deal: Use the $.50/1 coupons or $1/2 coupon to get FREE gravy! If your store doubles, use the $.50/1 coupons to get overage (if you store allows it). Use the other coupons to get very cheap gravy!

Hershey's Syrup (assorted varieties, excluding sugar free) BOGO $1.67

Tearpad: Buy 2 get 1 free

Peelie: $.75/1 Hershey's Product

*Great Deal #1: If your store is true BOGO, buy six bottles, use 2 tearpad coupons (if you can find them), and pay only $1.67 for all six! Wow!

*Great Deal #2: Use the $.75/1 peelies (if you can find them) to pay only $.09 each!

Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix (excludes Angel Food or Pound Cake) or Frosting (12 to 16 oz tub) BOGO $1.83

$.50/1 Frosting printable coupon here or here

$1/2 or $.50/1 from 10-25-09 SS (depends on region)

$.50/1 peelie

*Best Deal: If your store doubles, use the $.50/1 coupons to get FREE frosting! If your store does not double, use the $.50/1 coupons or the $1/2 coupon to pay only $.42 per tub of frosting.

To read the rest of the great Publix deals this week, visit Meg at Frugal Fun and Fortune.

Christmas Challenge Update

My Family

Mom-started and almost finished ($4)

Dad-finished ($40) (I was shocked at the total, but still think I can come in under budget!)

Sister-finished $6 total after RR, rebate and prescription transfers

Brother-started, ordered Gift Card with MyPoints $0, yippee!

BIL-no ideas!

Nephew #1-almost enough Swagbucks for the CD player, anyone interested in signing up under me so I can earn more?

Nephew #2-finished $10

So, I guess my total for my family so far is $60.  I still have $40 to spend on them, if I need it!

Hubby’s Family

Mom-need an idea

Dad-need an idea

SIL and Boyfriend-have an idea for something I can pick up on Black Friday at Kohl’s

Grandma and Boyfriend-have an idea, not yet purchased

Uncle-finished $40 at Bass Pro Shop

So as you can tell, I am struggling a bit with hubby’s family, but I have only spent $40 so far!

Charity

I am on the list to adopt a student at school.  I also bought my best friends’ kids Christmas outfits for pictures and church while I was out this weekend.

Gift Exchanges

I was able to pick up some lotion and body wash at Bath and Body Works for $5 each.  They were holiday scented too! This will be great for a gift exchange.

So far, I am doing great with my budget.  I just hope I can keep it up.  Black Friday is already calling my name…..must….not….use credit card!

How are you doing so far? Any great gift ideas?

E-vic Special

Check your email!  I got an alert that not only does HT have the turkey for $.59 lb., but through e-vic, I can get Stove Top, Cranberries, and Green Beans for free.  The only catch I see is that it requires an additional $25 dollar purchase.  I don't have Thanksgiving dinner at my house (it is at my mom's), but I hope some of you are able to take advantage of this deal!

Yesterday's Lowes Trip

Using Instasave coupons and the $.55/1 coupon for the Eagle milk from this Sunday's paper, I got all this for $4.99.  Great deal for the cheese.  The macaroni and cheese will be donated too.

Children’s Book Review and Giveaway CLOSED

I received a set of books to read from Pretty Please Press. Their whole concept is about publishing books that can not only be read aloud, but to spark conversation between adults and children. Which was exciting to me, because I am a teacher. The books that Pretty Please Press publish all contain a message. These books would make a great Christmas present or donation to a school near you!

This story is about Bella who is a Basset that fell in love with the ballet. She decided she wanted to become a dancer. Bella was persistent even though she was constantly told that she was not meant to dance.  I enjoyed reading this book, and I think that any little girl would.

This story is about a purple creature called a Pynx. The creature moved to a neighborhood where there were other creatures who were different. Unfortunately the rest of the neighbors did not like her and considered her to be a nuisance. Personally, this was my least favorite book.  I think it could have been a lot better. 

Sam was in a karate class and all he thought about was getting a black belt. He began the class thinking he knew it all and that everything was pretty easy. He soon found out it was not so easy. Sam learned that anything you want to be good at requires practice. This would help teach kids that anything is possible if you set your mind to it and practice.

This book was my favorite.  Lavinia and Emmeline were two sisters who just could not get along. They argued and fought constantly.  I think the lesson was a great one for kids today.
Giveaway:
One of my lucky readers will win all four books from Pretty Please Press.
To Enter
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The books for this review and giveaway were provided to me, at no cost, by Pretty Please Press for the sole purpose of reviewing them. The opinions expressed are  my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

Harris Teeter 11/11 Matchups

Weekly Spotlight:
4 Day Turkey Sale: 10-22 lb. frozen HT turkeys 0.59/lb, limit 1, valid 11/12-11/15 with an additional $25 purchase in a single transaction excluding the price of the turkey (some areas, not Charlotte say $.47/lb.)

E-Vic Special:
8 oz. HT Shredded Cheese 0.97, limit 1

Meal of the Week:
27-32 oz. Home Run Inn Pizza
2 lb. bag Farmer's Market Garden Salad
2 liter Pepsi
$7.99

BOGO:
Thomas English Muffins $1.49
Sister Schubert's Dinner Rolls $1.99  $1.00/1 9/13 SS
Swanson Broth, 14 oz. $0.57  $.25/4 11/8 SS
Progresso Soup $1.34 $.50/2  11/8 SS
Juicy Juice, 64 oz. $1.94
Ken's Salad Dressing $0.98
GG Corn or Green Beans $0.66
Betty Crocker Cake Mix $0.89
65-160 ct. Scotties Facial Tissue $0.84 $0.50/3 10-25 RP
Hefty One Zip $2.34 $1.00/1 11-1 RP
Hefty Trash Bags $4.24                                                                               
Sara Lee Pies $3.19 $1.00/1  IP
Gorton's Char-Grilled Salmon Fillets $2.34 $.55/1 9-13 SS 
Sargento Shredded Cheese $1.64  $0.55/1 Nov All You

Meats/Seafood:
Smithfield Whole Boneless Pork Loin $1.77/lb
Snow Crab Clusters $2.99/lb
NT Strip or Ribeye Steaks $5.88/lb
Spiral Sliced Half Smoked Ham $1.79/lb                                       
Johnsonville Sausage $2.99   $.55/1 11/8 SS
Hormel Pepperoni 2/$6  $.55/1 11/1 SS

Beverages:
12 pack Pepsi products 4/$10
Aquafina 24 pack $3.99
Minute Maid OJ 2/$4                                                                             
Turkey Hill tea 2/$3  $1.002 11/8 RP                                               
Nestle Cocoa Mix 4/$5   $1.00/1  IP

Refrigerated/Frozen:
Green Giant box frozen veggies $.99  $.60/3 10/4 SS
Haagen Daz 2/$5  $1/1 IP
Tyson Nuggets 3/$10 $1.00/2  10/11 SS
Pillsbury Pie Crust 2/$5 $.50/2 IP
Borden cheese singles $1.79  $1/2 11/1 SS
Coffee-mate Creamers $1.89$.50/1 11/1 SS                                         
Bertolli Oven Bake or Dinner for 2 $5.99  $2.00/1 10/25 SS  
Pillsbury Grands 3/$5   $0.40/3  11/8 SS
Pillsbury Pie Crust 2/$5     $0.50/2  IP
Pillsbury Crescent rolls or Cinnamon rolls 3/$5  $0.50/2 11/8 SS

Produce:
Asparagus $1.49/lb
Persimmons 0.99
1 lb. Holiday Nuts 2/$6

Other Foods:
Buy 1 6 oz. HT pecan/walnut pieces, get one 21.5 oz. HT Deluxe Brownie Mix free                                                                                            
Buy 1 14.4 oz. HT Honey or Cinnamon Graham Cracker, get one HT 10 oz regular or 10.5 oz. mini marshmallows free.                
Mueller's penne 5/$5  $55/2  10/4 SS
Gold Medal flour $1.79  $.50/1 IP
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars 2/$4  $.75/2 10/11 RP
Campbell's Cream soups 4/$4  $.35/4 9/20 SS                                        
Cape Cod Chips 2/$5  $0.55/1 11/1 SS

Non-Food:
32-50 oz. Wisk  Detergent $3.99  $1/1 IP
Pedigree 15.8-20 lb. Dog Food 11.99
Hartz Crunch n' Clean 2/$4  $2/1 IP
Clorox Bleach $1.89  $0.50/2 10/4 RP
Clorox Wipes 2/$5 $0.50/1  10/4 RP
Lysol Spray 3.99  $1.00/1 11/8 SS
Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner 2/$4   $0.40/1 11/8 SS
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner 2/$5 $0.40/1 11/8 SS
Lysol Anti-Bacterial Kitchen Cleaner 2/$4 $0.40/1 11/8 SS

Set the Table with Savings:
Spend $20 get $7, Spend $30 get $10. Offer redeemable via coupon that prints at checkout for use on your next in-store purchase using your VIC card. Offer valid 11/11/09-11/17/09. Limit one per transaction.
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter 8-15 oz.  $1.44 $1.25/2 9/13 RP
Degree Invisible Solid 2/$5  $1.00/1 9/13 RP
Dove Beauty Bar 6 pack or Body Wash $4.24 $1.00 10/4 RP
Lipton Tea Bags 100 ct. $2.99
Suave Naturals Shampoo or Conditioner 2/$3
Hellmann's Mayo BOGO $2.47
Bertolli Pasta Sauce $1.44
Vaseline Lotion 24.5 oz. $4.99  $0.50/1  10/18 RP
Caress 2 pack 2/$5 $1.00/1 Nov. Woman's Day
Knorr Sides 5/$5

Baby Sale:
Gerber 1st foods and 2nd foods 2 packs 5/$5
Gerber 3rd foods 6/$4
Gerber Apple Juice 1.99
Gerber Grads Main Meals 2/$4
Gerber Rice Cereal 1.79
Pampers Cruisers Jumbo packs 8.99
Pampers Cruisers Big packs 19.99
Pampers Mega packs 14.99
Luvs jumbo packs 6.99
Beechnut Stage 1 and Stage 2 jars BOGO 0.32
Beechnut Stage 2 DHA plus jars 3/$2
Beechnut Stage 3 jars 3/$2

HT Brands 10/$10 Sale:
2 liter seltzer water
Boxed potatoes
Baking Nuts
20 ct. Plastic Party Cups
120 ct. Everyday Napkins
Hand Sanitizer
Bread Crumbs
10-26 ct. Trash Bags

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Veteran's Day

Thank you to all who are serving and to all who have served to keep our country free.

Coupon Binder Giveaway Winner

The coupon binder and some coupons go to Kirsten, who said, "My organizing coupons doesn't include some fancy binder or folder. Nope. I use a rusty old paperclip that has seen better days to hold all my coupons in place. It's embarrassing when I go grocery shopping and carrying everything around. The stares I get when I drop the coupons on the ground. Trying to pick them all up. And at the check-out I have to explain to the cashier my poor pitiful excuse of a coupon method. Because I don't have anything better to carry my coupons in. To win your giveaway would be a blessing. A very much needed blessing."

Thanks for entering my giveaway Kirsten!  I can tell you will put this to good use.

Check back tomorrow for the winner of the Robin Meade book and another great giveaway!

Last Minute Harris Teeter Triple Trip and Deals-Today Only!

I picked all this up yesterday for $6.73 and saved over $38.  I also bought a head of lettuce that didn’t make it in the picture.  A few last minute deals from the Sunday coupon inserts that I thought I would mention:
$.55/2 Martha White Mixes=Free
$.75/1 Uncle Ben’s Rice=Free
$.75/1 Colgate Total=$.25 (This is the kind we actually use!)
$.75/1 Baker’s Joy=$.20
$.55/1 Texas Toast Croutons or Tortilla Strips=$.19-$.39
I know some of you will be heading there today, and I wanted to mention these great deals!

Lowes Foods Matchups 11/11

Fresh Rewards Cash (FRC) Weekly Specials:
Earn $5 FRC when you spend $50 or more in one order
Limit 1 per household, after discounts and coupons.
Earn $2 FRC when you buy any 5 participating General Mills:
Bisquick 40oz  $2.99 $.60/1 IP   IP   IP                                             
Gold Medal 5lb Flour  $2.00  $.50/1 IP                                                
Betty Crocker Cake Mix $.83
Betty Crocker Frosting  $1.50  $.50/1  10/25 SS                         
Betty Crocker Muffin Mix  $2.00                                                        
Fiber One Pancake Mix  $3.00  $1/1 10/04 SS                          
Bisquick Shake N' Pour  $2.00

Earn $4 FRC when you buy any 4:
Edy's 48oz Ice Cream  $2.66

Earn $2 FRC when you buy:
1lb or more Boar's Head Sweet Slice Ham

Earn $3 FRC when you buy:
LF 8 roll Ultra Paper Towels $5.99
LF 12 Double Roll Tissue  $5.99

Earn $3 FRC when you buy 3:
Chex cereal 12.8-14oz  $2.50   $1/2 9/27  or 10/25 SS  

Earn $2 FRC when you buy 10:
SoBe Life Water  $1.00

Earn $1 FRC when you buy 3:
Green Giant mushroom varieties

Earn $2 FRC when you buy 4:
Diet Pepsi 6 pack 16-24oz bottles $2.50

E-Offers:
LF Cranberry Juice - $1.99 (Limit 2)
LF Shredded Cheese - $.97 (Limit 4)
Better Value Mac & Cheese - $.10 (Limit 10)
8 piece Fresh Fried Chicken - $4.49 (Limit 2)

Meat:
Sirloin Tip - $2.29lb
Fresh Ground Beef - $1.88lb
Carolina Pride Cocktail Smokies  $2.50   $1.50/2  6/7 SS

Produce:
Florida Navel Oranges 4lb - B1G1 - $2.49 sale price
Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberries - B1G1

Dairy/Frozen:
LF Cream Cheese - $.89
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter $1.22 $.75/1 IP (no longer available)                                                                                                                  
LF Whipped Topping  $.89
Sargento Shredded Cheese $1.78  $.55/1 Nov. All You
Dannon Yogurt $.50   $1/10 10/25 SS                                                
Green Giant Steamers  $2.00  $.50/1 10/04 SS

Other:
Pillsbury Flour  $1.25
LF Vegetable Oil  $1.89                                                                        
McCormick Spices 30% off  $.50/1 11/01 RP                                 
Betty Crocker Cookie Mix  $1.79  $.40/1 10/25 SS                          
LF Coconut  $.88
LF evaporated Milk -$.88
General Mills Cereals $1.78  $.55/1 Cheerios $1/2 11/8 SS
Thomas English Muffins $1.49                                                             
Swanson Broth  $.60  $.25/4 11/08 SS
Campbells Cream Soups - $.80  $.35/4 9/20 SS                                 
LF Marshmallows  $.60
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $1.38  $.50/2 09/13 GM                
Macaroni Grill Entrees $2.99  $1.10/1 IP
Bertolli Olive Oil  $3.99  $1/1 here                                                           
Uncle Ben’s Rice  $1.50  (if long grain included) $.75/1 11/8 SS

Non-Food/Cleaners:
All Detergent $2.75  $1.00/1 10/4 RP
Vanity Fair Napkins $2.00  $.50/1 8/9 Rp
Puffs Facial Tissue  $1.00  $.25/1 11/1 PG


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Weekly Menu

This is a late menu I whipped up while I was eating lunch!

Monday-BBQ Chicken, stuffing, steamed veggies
Tuesday-Chili
Wednesday-Dinner with friends
Thursday-Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and salad
Friday-Chicken Quesadillas with homemade salsa
Saturday-Lasagna

For more menu ideas, visit Organizing Junkie.

A Quick Break!

I have company coming this afternoon from WV and FL!  I am very excited to see my family for the first time since Labor Day.  Since family is important to you all too, I know you will understand that I am taking a blogging break until Monday.  I may have to post some of our shopping pictures, but then again, you may not hear from me.  Take this little break to enjoy your family this weekend too!

Sunday Coupon Preview

Click here for the Sunday Coupon Preview. Looks like a good week! What coupons do you want most?

I actually made it to Triple Coupons!

I am not telling when or how, but I actually made it to triple coupons yesterday!

The Nestle morsels were $2.50, instead of $2, but I got them anyway.

For all this, I spent $12.20 and saved over $45! 

How did your first trip go?

Mail Call!

In the past week, I have received all kinds of great mail!

Checks:
$10 Kellogg's rebate check
$10 Rebate check
$25 Rebate check for the $100 in grocery purchase
$3 survey check from Pinecone

Other Goodies:
a full size item for review for Pinecone
a Couponizer from winning a blog giveaway
my copy of Morning Sunshine
copies of 4 children's books to review and giveaway (check back soon)
$10 reward for Old Navy
two free magazines

What goodies have you received in your mail lately?

Walgreens Money Maker, No Coupons Required!

I picked these two items up.  I paid $10.79.  The foundation was $9.99, and the eye shadow was $7.99, but rang up free.  The foundation earned $10 RR, and the eyeshadow earned $5 RR!  Can you say Free Makeup?

OOP $10.79, receive $15 in RR! The cashier said, "Wow! Now that was a good deal!"

Giveaway Reminder

Don't forget to enter my two current giveaways.

1. Coupon Binder Competition ends 11/10.
2. Book Giveaway ends 11/11.

Thanks for stopping by!

Saving on Groceries in a Tough Economy Part 3

Part 1 and Part 2

Tip #5 Utilize Drug Store Deals

Usually we don’t think about getting groceries at a drug store.  Before you do think about it, always check the expiration dates on the food you buy. I always try to use overage from RR and ECB to pick up some needed grocery items.  My recent candle deal at CVS is a great example.  The candle was going to be $3.49 after coupon and was going to give me $6.99 in ECB.  I wanted to pay with a $5 ECB so I found some great clearance grocery items to bring my total to $5.  This week at Walgreens tomato sauce is free after coupon. 

I have found that the drug stores are usually the best places to buy pop (soda) and candy for the holidays as well.  At Walgreens, we all need filler items on occasion.  Most people just find the cheapest item for the week, but who says a loaf of bread or some other small on sale grocery item can’t be a good filler.  You may pay a little more than you are used to at the drug store, but probably a little less than at the grocery store.

Tip #6  Buy Produce in Season or Plant Your Own

Trying to make fresh pumpkin pie in the spring is unheard of right? Unless you have a ton of frozen pumpkin. So why do we insist on using other recipes that call for ingredients that aren’t in season?  Summertime is known for apple pies, yet the best time to buy cheap fresh apples is the fall.  Knowing what fruits and veggies are fresh and in season will help you save on produce.

Of course, you all know that I grow a lot of my own veggies during the summer.  I definitely don’t have a green thumb, and I didn’t do great keeping up with things this year.  But I still had a garden, and it provided plenty of produce for hubby and I all summer!

I found a great list of in season fruits and vegetables here.

Check back soon for two more tips!

Book Review and Giveaway

I received a copy of Morning Sunshine!  by Robin Meade from Hachette Book Group this week in the mail.  As you know, I have been down with the flu all weekend, so I had some great time to read the book.

Here is a quick Synopsis:

Robin Meade is the poster child for confidence and self-assurance. But the anchor of Morning Express with Robin Meade wasn't always that way. In fact, there was a period in her career when she was plagued with anxiety and panic attacks. In MORNING SUNSHINE, she tells how she overcame her fear of public speaking to go on and achieve her dream of becoming a news anchor.

Likes:   I have never personally dealt with anxiety attacks, but I could definitely relate to some of Robin’s self confidence issues.  She includes some of my favorite quotes, and some new ones I enjoyed. This book is funny and true to life.  I have a few friends that deal with anxiety that I plan to pass it to. 

Dislike: I was disappointed by some of the language used.  The book could have been just as good without it. 

I know I have some readers out there who are Robin Meade fans (my hubby is).

I have the chance to give away 5 copies of this book! That’s right, there will be 5 winners!

-Giveaway copies will be sent directly to winners from the publisher.

-Only residents of the U.S. or Canada are eligible to win. (No P.O. Boxes)

There are 3 ways to enter. Each person can earn up to 3 entries. Make sure you leave your email or it is visible in your profile.

This giveaway ends on November 11th at noon.

1. Leave a comment about the book.

2. Follow my blog and leave a comment about how. (Google Friend Connect, Email Subscriber, Facebook Fan, Twitter, Etc.)

3. Blog or Tweet about the giveaway and leave a link in the comments.

Disclosure: I didn’t receive any compensation to review this book, except for a free copy of the book.

This giveaway was made possible by The Product Review Place.

Lowes Foods Matchups 11/4

Fresh Rewards Cash (FRC) Weekly Specials:
Earn $10 FRC when you buy:
1 - Pampers Diapers 48-96ct Big Box @ $19.99  $1.50/1 11/1 PG
1 - Pampers Wipes 320-385ct @ $8.99

I am not an expert, but if you like pampers, this doesn’t seem like too bad of a deal.

Earn $3 FRC when you buy $12 of:
Crisco Oil 128oz @ $5.99
White Lily Flour 5lb @ $1.69
Borden Eagle Brand Milk @ $1.69
Pillsbury Fudge Brownie Mix @ B1G1  $.40/1 9/27  RP (if minis included)
Martha White Muffin Mix @ $.80  $.55/2 8/9  RP

Earn $2 FRC when you buy any 3:
- Lowes Foods 8oz Premium Sliced Ham/Turkey @ $2.99

Earn $3 FRC when you buy any 4:
Blue Bunny 56oz Ice Cream @ $2.98
-$1/1 IP  here

Earn $3 FRC when you buy any 2:
-LF 45ct Tall Kitchen Drawsting Bags
-LF 80ct Tall Kitchen Bags
-LF 40ct Trash Bag Can Liners
-LF 28ct 30 gallon Trash Bags

Earn $5 FRC when you rent a Rug Doctor

Earn $1 FRC when you buy 2:
LF Plastic Containers @ $2.49

Meat:
Top Round London Broil - $2.77lb
Sanderson Farms Chicken Breast - $1.77lb
Ready Crisp Bacon - B1G1 - $1.49
Ball Park Franks - $2.50  $1/2 10/18 RP
Curly's Pulled Pork – B1G1  $1/1 IP
Johnsonville Sausage Patties - B1G1 - $1.49
Tennessee Pride Gravy - $1.00  $1/1 9/13 RP
Star's Chicken Salad - B1G1 - $2.24
Snow Crab Legs - $2.99lb
Carolina Crab Cakes - $2.50

Produce:
Better Valu Potatoes 5lb - $2.99
Better Valu Onions 3lb - $1.99
Green Cabbage - $.49lb
Fresh Express - $1.50

Dairy/Frozen:
Breyers Ice Cream - B1G1 - $2.50 $.75/1 10/18 SS
Blue Bunny Ice Cream - B1G1 - $2.84-$2.98  $1/1 IP here
Lean Cuisine Entrees - $2.50   $1/3 or $1/5 9/13 RP
LF Chunk Cheese - B1G1 - $1.20
Buy 2 Nestle Cookie Dough, get 1 half gallon LF Milk $1/1 10/11 SS or IP
Hot Pockets - $2.00  $.50/3, $.75/3, or $.50/4 10/25 SS also $1/1 9/27 RP
Dannon Activia - $2.00
Tony's Pizza - $1.00  $.50/1 10/18 SS (FREE)
Oikos Greek Yogurt - $1.00  $1/1 10/4 SS  (FREE)
Pillsbury Toaster Strudel - $2.00  $.35/1 or $.55/2 9/13 GM
Healthy Choice Entrees - $2.00  $1/2  10/18 SS

Other:
Aquarius Water 24pk - $2.99
LF Mac & Cheese - $.44
Chicken of the Sea Canned Tuna - $.44
Bush's Best Beans - $.39 (Limit 4 e-offer) WOW!
Hunt's Tomatoes - $.49 (Limit 4 e-offer)
McCormick Chili Seasoning - $.19 (Limit 2 e-offer)
General Mills Cereals - $2.00  Various IP Print Free Coupons 
Nature's Pride Bread - B1G1 - $1.84  look for peelies
Hostess Cup Cakes/Twinkies - B1G1 - $1.99  $.50/1 10/11 RP Kashi Cereal - $2.50 $1.50/1 or $3/1 VocalPoint coupons or IP
White House Applesauce - $2.00  $.75/2 8/16 SS
Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper - $1.00 $.75/3 9/13 GM or IP Print Free Coupons
BC Mashed Potatoes Pouch - $.79  $25/1 10/4 SS
Mt Olive Sweet Relish - $1.50 look for hangtags
Chex Mix - B1G1 - $1.36  Chocolate kind $.50/1 10/25 SS

I am proud to be a new contributor to BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.

Harris Teeter Triples Matchups 11/4

*I will update as I find more deals!*

I am definitely not perfect, so please let me know if I have made any mistakes or left anything off! Only three like coupons will double or triple per transaction. My Harris Teeter will not double or triple coupons that say DO NOT DOUBLE (DND), especially internet printables. If I have included any matchups with these kind of coupons, keep in mind that they may not triple. I usually just put that item back. The official coupon policy is that these will not triple.

HT policy is to double 20 coupons PER DAY PER HOUSEHOLD. The registers are now programmed to double or triple only 20 coupons per day, so make sure any $1 coupons are on the bottom of the stack. Let's all stick to the rules, so HT will continue to offer triples.

If the list looks confusing to you, go here to find common abbreviations for coupons.

Items that will be free after coupon:

Heinz Ketchup 20 oz  $2.00  $.75/1  10/04 SS= free
Viva Big Roll Paper Towels $2.49 $.85/1 10/11 SS = free
French's mustard 8 oz   $1.49$.50/1 French's Mustard= free
Bumble Bee Tuna pouch -$1.29  $.55/1  9/13 SS = free
Mahatma Yellow Rice $1.78/2 $.75/2 8/30 RP = free
ZonePerfect Bars $1.39  $.5o/1 9/13 SS= free
Betty Crocker pouch potatoes $1.19 $.40/1  9/13 GM = free
Clabbor Girl Baking Soda  $1.69  $.65/1 IP Coupons = free
Fleischmann's Yeast $.99  $.40/1  10/04 SS= free                 
Martha White Muffin mix $1.19/2  $.55/2 8/9 RP=free   
Maruchan Yakisoba, any flavor $1.29  $0.50/1 10/18 SS=free
StarKist Tuna Salad Pouches  $0.75/1 9/20 RP=free           
Tabasco 2 oz $1.00 $.50/1 IP=free                                                             
Carnation Milk 5 oz. $.75  $ .50/2 11/01 RP = free/2              
Tony's Crispy Pizza $1.49  $.50/1 10/04 SS = free                      
Pillsbury Browine Mix $.94  $.40/1 9/27 RP=free               
McCormick Spices $1.49  $.50/1 11/1 RP= free (CAT deal too!)
Puffs Tissues plus Lotion w/Vicks $1.65  $.55/1 11/1 PG= free
Betty Crocker pouch potatoes $1.19 $.40/1 9/13 GM = free
Clabbor Girl Baking Soda - $1.69  $.65/1 IP Coupons = free
RoTel tomoates $1.25  $.50/1 IP  = free

Items less than $1 after coupon:

Hormel Pepperoni  $2.29 $.75/1 11/1 SS =$.04                              
Ortega Taco or Fajita Seasoning $1.19  $.75/2 09/13 SS = $.13/2 
No Yolks Noodles - $2.39 $.75/1 No Yolks Noodles IP= $.14  
General Foods Inter. Cappuccino $2.39 $0.75/1 10/04 SS= $.14
Nesquik 16oz drinks $1.69  $ .50/1 11/01 RP = $.19                
Sweet Sue Chicken & Dumplings $2.50  $.75/1  9/13 SS = $.25  
Scrubbing Bubbles (22 oz.)  $2.50  $.75/1 11/1 SS=$.25              
20 oz. Sobe Lifewater -- 5/$5  $.25/1 IP=$.25                                     
9 Lives Cat Food 3.5 lb. $2.55 (approx.) $.75/1 10/25 SS=$.30
Windex Cleaner (26 oz.) $1.99 $.55/1 Redbook=$.34            
Vlasic Sweet Relish  $1.89  $.50/1 Coupons = $.39                           
Mt. Olive Relish $1.89 $.50/1 11/1 SS = $.39                               
Betty Crocker Warm Delights $1.99   $.50/1 10/25 SS= $.49          
Betty Crocker Frosting $1.99  $.50/1 10/25 SS = $.49           
Nestle CoffeeM. NonDairy Creamer $1.99 $.50/1 11/1 RP= $.49
Progresso Broth   $2.00  $.50/1 10/4 SS=$.50                          
Nestle Toll House Morsels $2.00  $.50/1 11/1 RP=$.50       
Finish jet dry $2.50  $.75/1 IP=$.50                                          
Kellogg's Pop Tarts $2.19  $.55/1 9/13 RP = $.54                     
Pepto-Bismol, 4oz. $2.79 $.75/1  11/1 PG= $.54                      
Duke's Mayonnaise (32 oz.) $2.20 (approx)  $.55/1 IP=$.55
Swanson Broth 14 oz. $.60 approx $.40/3 9/27 SS=$.60/3  
Hormel Pepperoni 3.5oz $2.29  $.55/1 11/1 SS = $.64                
Dannon Light & Fit, 6pk: $2.50 $.60/1 11/1 SS= $.70
Wolfgang Puck Organic Broth $2.99 $.75/1 10/4 SS=$.74
Welch's Refrigerated Juices $2.99  $.75/1 9-13 SS = $.74    
Valley Fresh chicken $1.79  $1.00 10/18 SS=$.79               
Almond Breeze Milk  2/$5  $.55/1  9/13 SS=$.85                    
McCormick Gravy Mix $1.19  $.50/2  11/1 RP= $.88/2               
Gold Medal Flour$2.39 $.50/1 IP =$.89                                         
Nestle CoffeeMate Liquid Creamer  $2.39 $.50/1 11/1 RP= $.89
Ragu Pizza Sauces  $1.59  $.60/2 9/13 RP= 1.38/2

Items less than $2 after coupon:

Febreze Air Effects 9.7 oz. $2.50 $0.50/1 PG Booklet=$1.00
SuperPretzel (16 oz) $2.50 $0.50/1  10/18 RP=$1.00   
Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce $2.50  $.50/1  10/25 RP=$1.00      
Dixie Crystals Pure Cane Sugar $1.39  $.50/2  11/1 SS= $1.28/2 
Smithfield Premium Sliced Bacon $3.00 $.55/1 10/25 SS=$1.35
Dixie Crystals Sugar Cubes $1.49  $.50/2 11/1 SS = $1.48/2
Newman’s Own Dressing $3.00  $.50/1 10/25 RP=$1.50
Carnation Instant Breakfast $3.99  $.75/1 9/13 SS=$1.74 
Campbell's Cream Soups  $.70 $.35/4 9/20 SS=about $1.75/4
Bridgford Monkey Bread $3.49 $.50/1 November All You=$1.99
Glade Candles 4 oz. $1.79 $1.50/2 11/1 SS =$2.08/2           
Downy Ultra Free (34 oz.)  $3.99 $.50/1 10/11PG=$2.49       
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks  2/$4 $.50/2 9/13 GM=$2.50/2
Tide Stain Release Booster  18ct. $4.99 $.50/1 10/18RP=$3.49
Tide Laundry Detergent 50 oz. $5.99  $1/1 11/1 PG=$4.99

Good deals without coupons:

E-Vic (limit 1)   HT Sugar 5 lb. $.99
HT Fresh Boneless Chicken Breast
Smithfield Boneless Whole Pork Tenderlion
12 pk. 12 oz. Fridge Pack Coke Products                                       
Jumbo Green Bell Peppers  $.99                                                               
HT Large White Eggs (doz.) $.99                                                        
Ocean Spray Craisins B2G3                                                                    
Pillsbury All purpose Flour (5 lb.)  $.99                                              
HT 80% Lean Fresh Ground Beef $1.59 lb.                                           
24 pk. .5 L Aquarius Water $2.99                                                            
Fresh Step Scoop Cat Litter (20 - 21 lb.)                                               
HT Rancher Beef Marinated Petite Tender Filet $4.99 lb.      
Crisco Vegetable Oil (48 oz.)

I am proud to be a new contributor to BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.