Sunday, February 7, 2010

Walgreens Deals wk. of 2/7 - 2/13

*If you are a beginner, go here first to read my tips about Walgreen's. I only list what I think are the best deals. For coupon Lingo/abbreviations go Here.

Best Walgreens Deals wk of 2/7 through 2/13/10

*Dove for Men Body Wash $5.99 ea., Get back $5.99 RRs
Use $1.50 printable coupon Here
or $1.25 MQ from 1/31 RP
Final price = FREE + overage after MQ & RR

*Super Poligrip $2, Get back $2 RR (donate this if you don't need it!)
Use $1.50 printable coupon Here
or $1 MQ from 1/3 RP
Final price = FREE + overage after MQ & RR

*Gillette Fusion Razor $8.99 ea., Get back $4 RR
Use $4 MQ from 2/7 P&G insert
Final price = $.99 ea. after MQ & RRs

*Gillette Venus Razor $8.99 ea., Get back $4 RR
Use $2 MQ from 2/7 P&G insert
Final price = $2.99 after MQ & RRs
*Bonus* Also buy an Olay Body Wash & Use Free Body wash MQ wyb Venus from 2/7 P&G insert

This weeks cheap "fillers"
*Valentine's pencils 5/$1 (w/in ad coupon)
*Disney Valentine coloring & activity pads 3/$1 (w/in ad coupon)
*Mars candy $.49 ea. (w/in ad coupon)

*For more deals go Here!

As always, if I missed any deals, please leave a comment & share!

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Saturday, February 6, 2010

CVS Deals Week of 2/7 - 2/13

If you are a beginner, go HERE to read my tips first! I only post the deals that I feel are the best deals. Go Here for the coupon Lingo/abbreviations!

Best CVS deals for the week of 2/7 through 2/13/10-

*Buy a Valentine Photo Card for $1, Get back $1 ECB (Limit 1)
Final price = FREE after ECBs

*Buy $15 of Excedrin products, Get back $7 ECBs (limit 1)
Use $2 printable coupon HERE ( 2 per computer) or $1 MQ from 12/13 SS
*Possible scenario*
Buy (5) Excedrin for $2.49 ea.
Buy (1) Excedrin for $3.99 ea.
Final price = Varies, FREE after coupons & ECBs if you have access to (2) computers to print (4) $2 off coupons & use (2) $1 off coupons, or a money-maker if you have access to (3) computers to print (6) coupons!

*Nivea Products, Spend $10, Get back $5 ECBs (limit 1)
*Possible Scenario*
Buy (4) Nivea lip care for $2.99 ea.
Use (2) B1G1 Free MQs from 2/7 RP insert
Use (2) $1 MQs from 2/7 RP insert
Final price = FREE + overage after coupons & ECBs

*P&G products, Spend $15, Get back $5 ECBs (limit 1)
*Possible Scenario*
Buy (3) Gillette Body wash for $4 ea. = $12
Buy (1) Pantene for $3.50 ea.
Use (3) $2 MQs for Gillette from 2/7 P&G
Use (1) $1 MQ for Pantene from 2/7 P&G
Final price = $3.50 total, or $.88 ea. item after MQs & ECBs

*Another Possible Scenario*
Buy (2) Pantene for $7
Buy (1) Gillette Venus for $9
Buy (1) Olay Body Wash
Use $2/2 MQ for Pantene from 2/7 P&G
Use $2 MQ for Venus from 2/7 P&G
Use Free Olay Body Wash MQ wyb Venus from 2/7 P&G
Final price = $7 total after MQs & ECBs or $1.75 ea.

*Gillette Razor $8.99, Get back $4 ECBs (limit 1)
Use $4 MQ from 2/7 P&G insert
Final price = $.99 ea. after coupon & ECBs

*Gillette, Secret, or Old Spice Deodorant $3.99 ea., Get back $1 ECB (limit 2)
Use B1G1 Free MQ from 2/7 P&G for Gillette
and Use $1 MQ from 12/27 P&G insert
Final price = $.99 ea. wyb 2 after MQs & ECBs

*Trident Gum $.99 ea.
Use $.75 MQ from 2/7 SS
Final price = $.24 ea.

*Dawn dish soap $.99 ea.
Use $.50 MQ from 1/17 P&G insert
Final price = $.50 ea.

*Pepsi 12 pks. 4/$11, Get back $2 ECBs wyb 4 (limit 1)
Final price = 4/$9 after ECBs

*Nabisco Crackers 5/$10, Get back $3 ECBs wyb 5
Use $2 printable coupon Here
$1 MQ from 1/24 SS
Final price = As low as $.40 ea. after MQs & ECBs

As always, if you find any deals that I've missed, please leave a comment & share!

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Sunday Coupon Insert Preview!



Check out the Sunday coupon preview by clicking on the image above, Or The Coupon Clippers! Click on Tracker to view the upcoming coupons! While your there you can order a few of your favorite coupons for a small handling fee!

We should be getting 4 coupon inserts this week! 1 Smart Source, 1 Red Plum, 1 General Mills insert, and 1 P&G insert!

*Coupons to note*

*Several Airwick I-motion coupons $4 and $5 off - I have been able to get these Free in the past using these coupons & sale.

*Cuties 3 lb. bag - My family loves these!

*Hamburger Helpers $.75/3 - These go on sale for $1 ea. very often.

*Several Lysol coupons - I love it when I have these coupons & then they go on sale for 1/2 off at Meijer & I'd get very inexpensive cleaning products!

*Quaker Oats and oatmeal coupons - These go on sale often this time of the year too.

*All of your normal GM coupons, such as BC cookie mix, frosting, Pillsbury biscuits & rolls,
yoplait coupons & more.

*Bounty paper towels $.25 off - The bounty basics go on sale for $1 each often, making for inexpensive paper towels.

*Cover Girl makeup B1G1 free - This coupon would go well with a sale!

*Gillette Razor $4 off - I've been able to get these razors very inexpensive, even free after ECB or RR deal at CVS or Walgreens.

*Gillette deodorant B1G1 Free - Again, this would be nice for a great sale.

*Iams Dog & Cat food coupons - You don't see these very often anymore.

*There are a lot of decent P&G coupons, such as Oral B, Pampers, Olay, and more!

Make sure to check the preview to view all of the expected coupons, there are a lot!

If you plan on purchasing several newspapers just for the coupons, remember that the inserts vary by region, and remember that they are not guaranteed! Check each newspaper to make sure that the inserts are there, and even flip through the inserts if you are looking forward to a particular coupon, before buying them.

I always recommend getting an even number of newspapers, because of BOGO sales ect. (minimum 2 newspapers a week) I also recommend checking each insert before purchasing several- you are not guaranteed coupon inserts, and also as a reminder, the coupon values can vary by region. For instance I might get a coupon for $.55/1 and you get the coupon for $1/2.

Sunday Newspapers are only $1.25 ea. at Kroger starting in January & this awesome sale price will last for 9 weeks!!!!

This week I would recommend getting between 4-6 Sunday newspapers. Coupons are pretty good this week, I'll get at least 4 newspapers.


*If you'd rather subscribe to your local Sunday newspaper, please Go Here to order a subscription for up to 50% off! You could subscribe, buy extras at the store, and order your favorite coupons! Or you could get more than 1 newspaper delivered to your door, and still order your favorite coupons from a clipping service!

If you want to save money using coupons, but don't want to purchase several newspapers, or if you purchase a few newspapers but want to have a few extra of your favorite coupons, please consider ordering coupons for a small handling fee from Coupon Carry Out, Coupon Clippers or Click here to visit CouponDede.com

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Awesome Pizza Deals!

Whether your family is like mine and has Pizza night every Friday night, or maybe your just looking for a good deal on pizza for the Super bowl. And although eating out is not necessarily frugal, it's at least a good idea to look for the best prices! Here are a few good deals that I've spotted!

*Domino's Pizza - Get (2) medium pizza's with two toppings for only $5.99 each. There is a minimum of (2) pizza's. And you can also get a FREE order of cinastix when you choose carry-out and use code EBCS at checkout! $11.98 for 2 pizza's & cinnastix is a pretty good deal and they have revamped their pizza's crust & sauce and it's really good! (I used the code with success but success with coupon codes could vary)

*Pizza Hut - Any pizza, any size, any crust, any toppings only $10 each. You can even pre-order now for the big game!


*Papa John's Pizza - All Large pizza's, your choice of toppings only $10 each. Includes specialty pizza's!


These are just a few of our favorites. If you know of any other great pizza deals, please leave a comment & share!

*I am not sure how long these "deals" will last. But hopefully they will stick around even after the Super Bowl?!

Friday, February 5, 2010

Weekend Planner!

I was reading at Of Such is the Kingdom and I thought that this site was just too cool to not share! Just go Here and click through the archives of the weekends! This site lists some great Family Fun activities, recipes, crafts, and even recommended movies. This will definitely come in handy to chase away boredom on the weekends, snow days, or any day! I am looking forward to trying a few of these idea's with my kiddo's! Have a Fun weekend!

Mega Swag Bucks Day & You Data Pay day!

Hooray, it's Friday and that means it's Mega Swagbucks Day at Swagbucks! You could win between $1 and $100 Swagbucks just for searching the Internet!

I won a $4 Swagbuck just a few minutes ago! Who-hoo! If you win today, leave a comment & share!
If you are wondering, What is Swagbucks? Basically you are rewarded "Swag Bucks" just for doing your Internet searches! Then you can turn in your swagbucks to get cool free stuff. I have been able to get Free Amazon.com e-gift cards (only 45 swagbucks gets you a $5 amazon card) and I have been able to get Free Starbucks gift cards! There are a lot of different rewards to pick from, but the e-gift cards & gift cards are my favorite!

In order to remind me to use Swagbucks, I downloaded the toolbar. Instead of using Google, I just do all my Internet searches through Swagbucks! I Love it that I am earning Free stuff for doing something that I already do anyway (searching the web).

If you are not a member yet, I highly recommend signing up for Swagbucks Here! It's Free to sign up & you'll earn Free stuff. When you sign up, you will automatically get 3 Free swagbucks! I normally win a swagbuck in the morning, and again in the evening! And, If you refer other's you can also get up to 100 swagbucks whenever they earn a swagbuck. So please sign up through my link Here!

*If you are already a member of Swagbucks, just consider this as a reminder to start Swaggin'!

Also, it's Friday so that means it's payday at YouData! If you are not a member yet, go Here to read more about YouData and to sign up. If you already are a member, use this as a reminder to quickly check for available ad's if you haven't this week yet, so that you'll get paid next week. If you did earn money this week then you'll get paid today!

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Free Stuff Friday!

Free Stuff Friday is your one stop resource to get in on all of the best freebies, coupons, and more from all around the web in one convenient place! Hope you have fun & enjoy your Freebie Friday!

*If you are a new to getting "freebies" go here first to read my useful tips! Also please keep in mind that freebies usually go quick! So if you see something that you are interested in, don't delay, do it now-before it's gone!

*Don't Forget to go Here to be a Fan of the Incredible Egg on Facebook to get your coupon for B1G1 Free eggs Today (2/5/10)! Hurry, this is only for the first 30,000 people!

Free Hanes Socks:
*Hanes Cruise giveaway is giving away a free pair of socks to the first 100 registrants starting at noon every Friday each week from now until 3/31/10.
Go Here and scroll to the bottom of the page to enter!

Super Bowl Freebie:
*Go Here on Feb. 7th for a chance to win a free pair of men's khakis! As soon as you see the commercial "Men without pants" on game day, be among the first to register and you could win a pair of soft men's khaki's!

Walmart Samples:
*Prilosec, Benefiber, and Teena Here

Home/Health:
*Carmex Here
*Splenda Here
*Spark Energy drink Here
*Surf Here when you submit a tip!
*Emergency Preparedness kit Here

Pets
*Free Cat's Pride litter when you register Here

Restaurants:
*Sign up for Denny's Rewards Here between Feb.1st & Feb.14th and the first 500,000 will get a Free burger & fries!

*Get a Free crispy breaded fish coupon when you register at Long John Silver's Here!

*$1 off any individual meal, $2 off $10, and $4 off $20 printable coupon for Boston Market Here!

*Sign up Here and get a coupon for Buy one buffet meal, get one Free at Ryan's, Old Country Buffet, Hometown buffet, Fire mountain, or Country buffet!


*Free appetizer at Outback steakhouse Here.

*Free pretzel at Auntie Anne's on Feb. 20th. More details Here.

*Don't forget to stop by Frisch's and get your Valentine's cards for only $1 for 8 coupons for Free kids meals!

Coupons by Mail:
*Get (5) Free $30 coupon booklet from Home Made Simple! These coupon booklets are full of P&G coupons! Go Here, Here, Here, Here, and Here!

Hot Printable Coupons:
*$.95 off 1 Sweet Rolls Here (IE) or Here (FF)- Get these Free at Meijer this week with this coupon, until 2/6/10! If you can't make it there by Saturday, save it for another great sale-they happen often!

*Go Here and register at Michael Angelo's, then watch a video Here, and they will email you a coupon for B1G1 Free frozen gourmet Italian meals!

Freebie Events:
*Home Depot Kids workshop from 9 am to noon on 2/6/10. Details Here.

*Michael's- Make a Valentine's Day card & Box on 2/6 from 10 am-2pm. You just have to pay for the box. More details Here!

*Don't forget to check for Freebies posted previously Here that might still be available!

Want More Freebies? Check these out!
*Shop 4 Freebies Click Here
*My SavingsClick Here
*FreeFly'sClick Here
*Cool SavingsClick Here

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Frugal Birthday Party Tips!


For my Family, Birthday season is coming up quick! My twins have their birthday in February, and my oldest son has his birthday just 6 weeks later, in March! My kids enjoy it when I throw them a birthday party & I enjoy planning them the coolest kids' parties! In March, last year we had a Star Wars Birthday party for my oldest son & it was a huge hit! Planning a birthday party is fun, but it can also be stressful, time consuming & once everything starts adding up, it can get very expensive! I wanted to share a few frugal tips that I've learned over the years!

1. First, I always dedicate a spiral notebook, binder, or folder, just for planning my kids' parties. It helps me to have everything in writing! It helps to start planning about 4-6 weeks from the birthday party date! You'll need to decide on a party budget right away, and then stick to it. Keep track of all of the receipts and document your spending to help you to stay on track.

2. Hands down, the first thing you need to do is to decide where & when the party will take place. Almost always, it will be the best bet to host the party at your Home! When you have a party elsewhere it really can be quite costly. Having the party at home will help you to avoid "hidden fees", "overages" and other costly fees that come along with a venue. If you don't have the room, try asking a relative or in warmer months a party at the Park is a great idea!

3.One of my favorite reasons to host a party at Home is because then my kids' can decide on what "Theme" they want their party to be. Then You can get as creative as you want with the theme, favors, cake ect.

4. Having a well planned party will help you from having a bunch of kids running around your house like crazy! Make sure to plan plenty of games & activities to keep them busy! My rule of thumb is that it's better to have too many activities planned than not enough! Even if we don't get to all of the activities, I at least know that I have something planned as a "back-up!" I also recommend having an itinerary to help the whole party process to go a little smoother. Being well planned is the key to having a fun & successful party!

5. Kids' are easy to entertain, so make your own games & activities, do not pay for entertainment! You can even use items that you already have around the house to plan your activities.

6. Shopping at the dollar store for favors will also help you to save some money! Think simple, the kids are just happy to get a "Favor Bag". You don't have to spend a lot of money on this! A Balloon, a coloring sheet (print one from the Internet), and a lollipop & my kids are Happy! You could even make home-made play dough, or even if you just send each child home with a homemade cookie. A Favor bag is just simply telling your guests, "Thank You for coming to my party." It's the thought that counts, not how much money you spend!
7. When shopping for party goods, it is also a good idea to check the dollar store. I've also been able to find party goods at a discount party store, or even check a wholesale club. Make sure to always check the clearance racks, I've been able to find themed items for very inexpensive this way! And, Almost always, it is best to just buy solid colored plastic dinnerware, compared to the themed items when necessary. Usually we just have regular paper or plastic plates/napkins for food/snacks. Then we just buy a pack of themed plates/or solid colored plates just for the cake.

8. If you are really tight on a budget, plan your birthday party between meal times, so that you do not have to serve a full meal. Usually a party between 2-4 pm seems to be the best. It is after lunch & before dinner time. Then you can just serve snacks, drinks, and cake. Kool-aid is easy to make & an inexpensive refreshment for the kids. If you are having a themed party, give the foods/drinks a name that goes with the theme- the kids get a kick out of this!

9. It is always cheaper to bake your own cake! A bakery can charge a pretty penny for a birthday cake, and if you are like me and you use coupons, than you'll be able to make a cake yourself for only pennies!

10. Don't waste money on buying invitations & then spending money for postage to "snail mail" the invites. Instead hand make the invitations (or have your kids do it) and then hand them out to save on postage. Or you can send email invitations. One of my favorite sites is MyPunchbowl.com. It is a helpful tool, to help you to plan your party or event. And you can send e-invites free. It's free to sign up Here. Another great way to send e-invites is through evite.

11. If you keep your guest list to a minimum it will also help to keep the costs lower. Usually a party with 6-8 children is typical.

12. Use your children's toys as decorations. Make & hang your own Birthday posters/banners. If you aren't good at making posters (like me) than ask a friend or family member to make the posters for you. The cost for a poster board is a lot less expensive than paying high dollar for a birthday or themed poster/banner purchased from a store! Then spend a dollar on a bag of balloons- blow them up yourself- (dollar store) and a dollar on a package of streamers & you've only spent around $3 for decorations!

A few of my favorite sites to help to get my creativity flowing....
Birthday Party Idea's.com

Amazing Moms

Coolest Kids Birthday Parties

Do you have any Frugal Birthday Party tips to add to my list? Please leave a comment & share!

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Madame Deals
Frugal Friday @ Life as Mom
Frugal Friday @ Stockpiling Mom

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Printable coupon: Free milk!

Head on over Here and enter the Great Gallon give and you could win Free milk for a year. However, even if you are not an instant winner, you can still have access to a printable coupon!
Word around the blogosphere was that the coupon was good for a Free half-gallon of chocolate milk when you buy a gallon of white milk. Although, I just clicked over and my coupon was for a Free gallon of white milk when you buy $100 of groceries. Either way, you'll get a coupon!
If you are interested, I would suggest clicking over there now, because there is no telling how long this offer will last!

Facebook Freebie: Bogo Free Eggs on 2/5!


Become a Fan of Incredible Edible Eggs on Facebook Here! On Friday, 2/5/10 check back at their Facebook page and click on the "Free Eggs" tab to get a coupon for BOGO Free eggs.
They will only be giving away 30,000 coupons, and the exact time is not yet known.
While your at Facebook also make sure to Fan Tips From A Mom of 3!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Free Golfish Crackers @ Kroger! Hurry!

Head over HERE right away and print this coupon for $.75 off Goldfish crackers! Don't forget to hit your browsers back button to print 2 per computer! You can use this coupon at Kroger this week, for the Mega Event to get Free Goldfish crackers! Yay, My kids Love these!


Thanks, Savings Makes Cents!

Kroger: Spent $36.37 Saved $227.48 (Coupons are worth it!)

If you haven't made it to Kroger yet for the "Mega Event" make sure to go by Sunday (2/7/10) so that you can take advantage of this awesome sale! If you need more coupons to stockpile check out these coupon clipping services, they are pretty quick to get coupons to you!

I really stocked up on a lot of stuff as you can see in the picture! I actually had a hard time fitting everything into the picture! And I would've continued shopping, but there wasn't any room left in my cart!

I will spare you the details of everything that I bought, but make sure to check out my Kroger deals post to see all the sale items!

A few other coupons that I used (not listed on my Kroger deals posts)

*Coupon for Free double stuffed golden oreo's (no longer available)
*Coupon for Free Herbal Essences (no longer available)
*Coupon for Free DiGiorno 200 calorie from Kraft First Taste. Sign up Here to get offers & coupons.

*(2) Beggin Strips $2.99 ea.
Used B1G1 coupon from 1/31 SS and
$1 coupon from inside a previous package.
-$.50 mega event (for both)
Final price = $1 for both

*Kleenex tissues $1.50 ea.
Used $.50/3 MQ from 1/3 SS insert
and tear pad coupon for Buy3,Get 1 Free
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $2 total for 4, or $.50 ea.

*Dixie Plates $1.99 ea.
Used $.55 MQ from 1/24 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.49 ea.

*Old El Paso Bought (6) Heat & Serve @ $1.25 ea.
Used (6) $.50 MQs from 1/3 SS (doubles to $1 off)
$.50/4 e-coupon via cellfire
Final price = $1 for 6, then I got back a Catalina for $3 oyno = money-maker!

All in All, I bought 100 mega event items, yep that's right! And I used a total of 70 manufacturer coupons.


Spent: $36.37 (with tax)
Saved: $86.85 in coupons
and $140.63 in store savings.
For a total savings of $227.48, or 85%!


$36.37 for 110 items is not too bad, huh! Coupons are worth it!


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Manicotti Cordon Bleu


I first want to mention that I am not a "cook." Seriously, when it comes to cooking at my house, it's all about quick, easy, simple meals that my family enjoys eating, and, well they are very picky- so sometimes, I have to get creative! This meal is easy, inexpensive, and everyone in my family liked it! This recipe was adapted from a recipe found in a Kroger mailer.


Manicotti cordon bleu

Ingredients
12 Manicotti pasta shells, uncooked ($2.27 reg. price at Kroger)
12 slices of lunch meat Ham ($.67- I used Healthy one's honey ham at Meijer after $.55 MQ from 1/3 SS insert)
1 Jar of Pasta Sauce ($.30-Ragu at Meijer awhile ago, or get it for $.75 at Meijer this week)
1-2 pkg. of cheese ($1 - Kraft cheese on sale this week at Kroger) We used shredded mozzarella cheese because it's what we had. You could also use string cheese, or if you have block cheese & cut it, or whatever works best for you.
3/4 cup water

Easy Directions
Place cheese on a slice of ham and roll up. Slide rolled ham into a pasta shell. Continue until all of the pasta shells are stuffed.

Combine the Pasta sauce & water; mix well. Spread 3/4 cup of sauce mixture over the bottom of a 13X9-inch baking dish. Arrange filled manicotti shells in the dish; spread remaining sauce mixture evenly over the shells.

Cover with foil; bake in preheated 350 degrees oven for 50 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Top with mozzarella or Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Prep time: about 15 minutes
Bake time: 50 minutes
Makes: 4 servings, however this meal fed my family of 5 & we had leftovers for lunch the next day.
Total cost: $4.24 (this cost is based on what I paid after sale/coupons)



A side salad & bread stick compliments this meal well. The salad I got Free after coupon a few week ago at Meijer & it needed to be used, you can also get it for $.88 this week at Meijer and the bread sticks are on sale this week at Kroger for only $1.

So for a total of $5.24 my family had a yummy dinner!


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Temp my Tummy Tuesday
Tasty Tuesday
Tuesdays at the Table

Monday, February 1, 2010

Muffin Tin Monday-Dr. Suess

I recently found this website, Muffin Tin Mom. Every week she serves her children a meal in muffin tins & shares it! I thought this was a really cool concept & thought I'd give it a try! This week the theme was Dr. Seuss. My twins (almost 6 yrs.) really like the book "Green Eggs & Ham" so we first read the book together, then we made Green Eggs & Ham! They enjoyed helping & learned that if you add blue food coloring to scrambled yellow eggs than they turn Green!

They had "Green Eggs" and a piece of lunch meat ham. They also had buttered toast, and "Sam I am" apple slices, and chocolate milk, of coarse!


They really enjoyed their "special" breakfast, though when I first set the silicone "muffin tins" in front of them, they thought that I was crazy! LOL! But, now they can't wait until the next time that I serve them food in the "muffin tins!"

Meal Plan Monday

I haven't posted my weekly menu's in awhile & I suppose that I should jump back on the bandwagon! Anyway, here's what's cookin in our household this week....

Monday - Manicotti Cordon Bleu - Check back tomorrow for the recipe!

Tuesday - Chicken voila (out of the bag), homemade fries, salad


Wed - Pork Tenderloin in the crockpot, veggies, baked potato

Thursday - Meatloaf, veggies, mashed potato's

Friday - Every Friday is Pizza night!

Saturday - Free day, kids are going with their Grandma! Maybe dh & I will use our gift card that we got for Christmas & go out?

Sunday- Country fried steak, potato's, veggies, rolls

Please note: My family is very picky so our meals are usually very plain & easy!

*If you are new to menu planning, check out this post Here! And make sure to swing by Org junkie's Meal Plan Monday to check out what hundred's of people are eating this week!

Kroger Deals wk. of 2/1

*If you are a beginner go here to read my tips first. I only post the deals that I believe are the best deals, make sure to check your ad before finalizing your shopping list! Go here to view the ad. For coupon Lingo/abbreviations go Here. As a reminder my local Kroger store (Cincinnati Region) offers unlimited double coupons all the time, coupons $.50 and less will double, coupons $.50 to $1 become $1 off, and coupons $1 and higher are redeemed at face value.
The Mega Event continues this week. Buy 10 participating item in one transaction and get $5 off instantly at checkout.
*I am listing the prices assuming that you have purchased 10 items.
*There are new deals this week that weren't listed last week, so make sure to check it out again!
*Also make sure to check for participating product tags throughout the store.


*Kraft Cheese (select varieties) $1.99 ea.
Use $1/2 printable Here
$1/2 MQ from 1/24 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1 ea.

*Sargento cheese (select varieties) $1.99 ea.
Use $.55 MQ from Nov. & Dec. All You mags
$.50 MQ from 1/3 SS (regional coupon)
$.40/2 MQ from 1/31 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.49 ea. -$.69 ea.

*I can't believe it's not butter $1.50
Use $1 printable coupon Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = FREE

*Chex Mix $1.99 ea.
Use $.50 printable coupon Here (for chocolate)
$.50 e-coupon from cellfire Here
$.50 e-coupon from shortcuts Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = FREE - $.50 ea.

*Cheerio's snack mix $1.99 ea.
Use $.50 MQ from 1/10 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.49 ea.

*Claussen pickles $3 ea.
Use $1 printable coupon Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.50 ea.

*Kraft Deluxe or Velveeta dinners $1.69 ea.
Use $1/2 printable coupon Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.69 ea.

*Nature Valley Granola Nut clusters (bag) $2.69 ea.
Use $.50 MQ from 1/3 GM insert
$.50 e-coupon from cellfire Here
$.50 e-coupon from shortcuts Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.19 ea.

*Sobe Life water $1 ea.
Use B1G1 Free printable coupon Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = 2 FREE

*Rotel tomato's $1 ea.
Use $.30 MQ from 1/24 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = FREE

*Hunts diced tomato's $.99 ea.
Use $.45/3 MQ from 1/24 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.19 ea.

*Coffee-mate creamer $2.99 (16 oz)
Use $1 printable coupon Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.49 ea.

*Daisy Sour Cream $1.99 ea.
Use $.50 MQ from 1/31 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.49 ea.

*Birds Eye steamfresh Veggies $1.99-$2.12 ea.
Use $.50 MQ from 1/10 SS
$1/2 printable coupon Here
Final price = $.49 - $.62 ea.

*Mission Tortilla's $2 ea.
Use $1 MQ from 1/10 SS
$1 printable coupon Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.50 ea.

*Krusteaz cookie or muffin mix $1.99 ea.
Use $1 MQ from 12/6 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.49 ea.

*Weight Watcher's Frozen novelties $3.49 ea.
Use $.55 printable coupon Here (coupons.com)
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.99 ea.

*Green Giant Steamers $1.99 ea.
Use $.40 MQ from 12/13 or 1/3 GM inserts
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.69 ea.

*Chi-Chi's salsa $1.99 ea.
Use $1/2 MQ from 12/6 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.99 ea.

*Nestle cookie dough $2.49 ea.
Use $1 printable coupon Here
$.55 cellfire e-coupon Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.44 - $.99 ea.

*Tombstone pizza$2.99 ea.
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $2.49 ea

*Maxwell House coffee $5.99
Use $1/2 MQ from 12/13 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $4.99 ea.

*Philadelphia cream cheese $1.49 ea
.-$.50 mega event
$1/3 tearpad coupon found in various stores
$1/4 printable coupon Here
Final price = $.57 - $.99 ea.

*Caprisun or Kool-Aid jammers $1.99 ea.
Use $1/2 printable coupon for caprisun Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price =$1 - $1.49 ea
$20/20 rebate from Nabisco Back to school booklet (booklet no longer available)

*Kraft Easy mac, Velveeta shells & cheese, or stove top quick cups $.99 ea.
-$.50 mega event
$1/5 tearpad coupon for easy mac located at various stores
Final price = $.49 ea.-$.30 ea.
$20/20 rebate from Nabisco Back to school booklet (no longer available)

*Kraft Mac&Cheese box (select varieties) $1 ea.
Use B3G2 Free MQ from 12/13 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.50 ea.

*Pepsi soft drinks, 2 liters $1.29 ea.
Use $1/4 hang tag coupon found at many stores
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.54 ea.

*Oscar Mayer deli fresh lunch meat $2.99 ea.
Use $1/2 MQ for lunch meat from 12/13 SS
$1 printable coupon Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.49 ea. - $1.99 ea.

*Kraft salad dressing $2.19 ea.
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.69 ea.

*Propel fitness water $.99 ea.
Use $1/4 Kroger mailer coupon
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.24 ea.

*Post cereal $2.69 ea.
Use $1/2 MQ from 1/17 SS
$2 printable coupon Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.19 - $1.69 ea.

*Nature valley, Fiber one, or chex mix bars $2.69 ea.
Use $.40 printable for Fiber one from Here, Here, Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.39 ea. for Fiber One - $2.19 ea.

*Velveeta $4.29 ea.
Use $1 printable coupon Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $2.79 ea.

*Tostitos dip or tortilla chips $2.88 ea.
Use $.55 MQ from 1/17 SS when you buy chips & dip
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.88- $2.38 ea.

*Lay's potato chips $2.28 ea.
-$.50 mega event
(Baked are Not included)
Final price = $1.78 ea.

*Cheez-its $2.49 ea.
Use $1/2 MQ from 12/13 RP
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.49 ea.

*Snyder's pretzels $2.49 ea.
Use $.75 MQ from 12/6 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.99 ea.

*Digornio Ultimate or stuffed crust $5.49 ea.
Use $1.50 MQ from 12/13 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $3.49 ea.

*Ice Mountain water $3.49 ea.
Use $1/2 MQ from Jan. All You mag
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $2.49 ea.

*Gatorade or lipton tea $4.99 ea.
Use $.50 MQ from 1/3 RP for gatorade
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $3.49 ea.

*Edy's Ice cream $3.27 ea.
Use $2/2 MQ for Edys from Nestle Back to school coupon booklet (no longer available)
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.77 ea.

*Sara Lee cheesecake bites $3.27 ea.
Use $1 MQ from 10/25 RP or $1 printable Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.77 ea.

*Keebler fudge shoppe cookies or Zesta saltines $1.69 ea.
Use $1/3 printable coupon Here for cookies (Target logo but still a MQ, ymmv)
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.86 ea. - $1.19 ea.

*Kraft mayo or miracle whip $2.49 ea.
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.99 ea.

*Tide laundry detergent $6.49 ea.
Use $1 MQ from 1/17 P&G insert
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $4.99 ea.

*Solo cups/plates $1.99 ea.
Use $1 MQ from 12/6 SS or $.75 MQ from 1/24 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.49 ea.

*Brawny paper towels $6.99 ea.
Use $1 MQ from 12/6 & 1/24 RP inserts
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $5.49 ea.

*Quilted Northern Bath tissue $6.99 ea.
Use $1 MQ from 1/24 RP
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $5.49 ea.

*Hungry Man Entree $2.27 ea.
Use $.75 printable coupon Here (for XXL, if included)
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.77 ea.

*Tropicana OJ (select varieties) $2.99 ea.
Use $1/2 MQ from 11/15 RP
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.49 - $2.49 ea.

*Farm rich appetizers $4.49 ea.
Use $1 MQ from 12/6 SS
$.75 printable coupon Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $2.99 ea.

*Tyson chicken, frozen, select varieties $4.49 ea.
Use $1 MQ from 1/10 & 1/24 SS inserts
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $3 ea.

*Pillsbury savorings $2.99 ea.
Use $.55 printables Here, Here, and Here
Load $1/2 e-coupon from cellfire Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1 - $1.49 ea.

*Totino's pizza rolls $2.99 ea.
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $2.49 ea.

*Gold fish crackers $1.38 ea.
Use $1/2 coupon from recent Kroger mailer
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.38- $.88 ea.

*Quaker Quakes $.99 ea.
Use $.75 MQ from 1/10 RP
-$.50 mega event
Final price = FREE, money maker after mega event!

*Hormel chili w/ beans or Chili master chili $1.29 ea.
Use $.55 MQ from 1/24 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = FREE - $.79 ea.

*Armour meatballs $2.49 ea.
Use $.55 MQ from 1/31 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1 ea.

*New York Garlic bread $2.49 ea.
Use $.40 MQ from 11/8 SS
$.50 MQ from Feb. All You magazine
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.99 ea.

*Oscar Mayer lunchables $2.49 ea.
Use $1 printable coupon Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.99 ea.

*Oscar Mayer Deli creations $2.49 ea.
Use $1 printable coupon Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1 ea.

*Orville Redenbacher popcorn, select varieties $2.99 ea.
Use $1 MQ from Dec. All You mag
$2/2 printable Here smart pop
$1/2 MQ from 1/24 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = varies, as low as $1.50 ea.

*Poppycock popcorn (select varieties) $2.99 ea.
Use $.50 MQ from 1/24 SS
Load $.70 e-coupon from Shortcuts Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.79 - $1.49 ea.

*Pillsbury toaster strudel $2.27 ea.
Use $.55/2 printable coupon Here
$1 printable Here (IE) Here (FF)
Load $.55 e-coupon from cellfire Here
$.55 shortcuts Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = varies, as low as $.49 ea.

*Johnsonville Brats or Italian sausage $3.49 ea.
Use $.55 printable coupon Here, and Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.99 ea.

*Motts apple juice $1.99 ea.
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.49 ea.

*Mott's apple sauce 6 pk. $2.35 ea.
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.85 ea.

*Kellogg's fruit snacks or Quaker Chewy granola bars $1.99 ea.
Use $1/2 printable for Quaker bars Here
$.55 MQ for Quaker from 1/3 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = varies, $.49 - $1.49 ea.

*Johnsonville smoked sausage $2.99 ea.
Use $.55 printable Here, and Here
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.49 ea.

*Nabisco 100 calorie packs $2.39 ea.
Use $1/2 MQ from Nabisco Back to school coupon booklet (no longer available)
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.89 ea.

*Nabisco snack crackers $2.39 ea.
Use $2/2 printable coupon Here (IE) and Here (FF)
$1 MQ from 1/24 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.89 ea.

*Franks Red Hot sauce $1.69 ea.
Use $.50 MQ from 1/24 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.19 ea.

*French's yellow mustard $1.69 ea.
Use $.50 MQ from 1/24 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.19 ea.

*Balance bar $1
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.50 ea.

*Crest Pro-health toothpaste $3
Use $1 MQ from 12/27 P&G
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.50 ea.

*Oral B cross action toothbrush $3
Use $.75 MQ from 12/27 or 1/17 P&G
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.50 ea.

*Axe body spray $3.88 ea.
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $3.88 ea.

*M&Ms, Butterfinger, Laffy Taffy or Mix-ups candy $2.50 ea.
$1 printables Here
$1/2 MQ for M&Ms from 1/10 RP
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.50 - $2 ea.

*Ziploc Food storage containers $2.50 ea.
Use $1.50/2 MQ from 1/10 SS
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $1.25 ea.

*Electrasol dishwasher detergent $3.49 ea.
Use $2.50 MQ from 1/3 SS (expires 1/31/10)
-$.50 mega event
Final price = $.49 ea.







As if that wasn't enough, Here are the rest of the weekly deals!

*Ground Chuck $1.69 lb.
*English Roast B1G1 Free
*Tyson boneless, skinless chicken $4.99
*Jumbo Cantalope $1.28 ea.
*Apples or Sunkist Navels 4/$1
*Kroger bread/buns $1 ea.
*Pepsi/7-up 4/$10 wyb 4
*Soft soap hand soap $.88 ea.

*Tennessee Pride gravy $1 ea.
Use $1 MQ from 1/24 RP
Final price = FREE

*Colgate Maxwhite or Colgate Total $1.67 ea.
Use $.50 MQ from 1/31 SS
Final price = $.67 ea.

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Meijer Deals wk of 1/31

If you are a beginner, go here first to read my tips. As always, I am sure that there are probably more deals to be had at Meijer, I only post the deals that I think are the Best deals, please check your ad for all of your other needs. Go Here to view the ad. For coupon lingo/abbreviations go Here. Also please keep in mind that my local Meijer store (Cincinnati region) doubles coupons up to $1 off, with a limit of 2 identical coupons.

*You can print MBQ's (Meijer Meal box coupons) from HCW-to save on paper, Here or directly from the Widget below or Here!

Best Meijer deals wk. of 1/31 - 2/6/10

Front page
*24 pack cans Coke & Pepsi $5.47 ea.

*Kraft shredded cheese, cubes,crumbles, sticks or chunks, 3/$5
Buy 3, Get $1 off instantly at checkout, so 3/$4!
Use $1/2 printable coupon HERE
$1/2 MQ from 1/24 SS
Final price = $1.17 ea. or buy 4 in 1 transaction, use (2) $1/2 coupons and Pay $.92 ea.

*Johnsonville Brats, Italian, or Smoked links $2.50 ea.
Use $.55 MQ from 1/17 SS
or $.55 printable Here
and Use $1 MBQ
Final price = $.50 ea.

Pg.2-3 Produce

*Dole Iceburg lettuce $.88 ea.
*Grapes 1/2 off $1.24 lb.
*Large apples (select varieties) $.87 lb.

Pg.4-5 Meats
*Meijer skinless, boneless chicken breasts $1.79 lb.

*Oscar Mayer deli fresh lunch meat $2.50 ea.
Use $1/2 printable coupon Here
Final price = $2 ea.

*Eckrich Meat franks, bologna or salami $1.25 ea.
Use $1/3 MBQ
Final price = $.92 ea. wyb 3

Pg.6-7 Dairy

*I can't believe it's not butter $1.50 ea.
Use $1 MQ from 11/15 RP for sticks
$1 printable coupon Here
Final price = $.50 ea.

*Pillsbury crescent or sweet rolls $1.25 ea.
Several coupons in 11/15 GM, 11/22 SS, 12/6SS, 12/13SS, and 1/3 GM
$.50/2 and $1/2 printable coupons Here
$.50 for sweet rolls printable Here
*There is also a Catalina promo, buy 6 & get a cat coupon for $4 OYNO
Final price = varies, as low as $.08 ea. after coupons & Catalina

*Coffee-mate creamer $2.50 ea.
Use $1 printable coupon Here
Final price = $1.50 ea.

*Kraft singles 3/$5
Use $1/2 printable Here
$1/2 MQ from 1/24 SS
Final price = $1.17 ea. wyb 4

Frozen
*Skyline chili $2 ea.

*Lean Cuisine 5/$10
Use $1/4 printable coupon Here
Final price = $1.75 ea. wyb 4

*Michelina's Entree's $.89 ea.
Use $1/5 Lean gourmet Here
$1/5 Authentico Here
Final price = $.69 ea. wyb 5

*Tyson Family packs $3.99 ea.
Use $1 MQ from 1/24 SS (for anytizers)
Final price = $2.99 ea.


Pg. 8-9
*Jack's Pizza's $1.99 ea.
Use $.55 MQs from 1/24 SS insert
and Use $1/2 MBQ
Final price = $.49 ea.

*McCormick's dry seasoning mix $.50 ea.
Use $.25/2 MQ from 1/24 RP
and Use $1/4 MBQ
Final price = FREE wyb 4

*Dixie Value pack plates $3.48 ea.
Use $.55 MQ from 1/24 SS
and Use $1/2 MBQ
Final price = $1.98 ea.

*French's mustard $1.29 ea.
Use $.50 MQ from 1/24 SS
and Use $1/3 MBQ
Final price = $.21 ea. wyb 3

*Frank's Red Hot sauce $1.29 ea.
Use $.50 MQ from 1/24 SS
and Use $.75/3 MBQ
Final price = $.21 ea. wyb 3

*Philadelphia cream cheese $1.25 ea.
Use $1/4 printable coupon Here
and Use $1/3 MBQ
Final price = $.67 ea.

*Pillsbury Savorings $2 ea.
Use $.55 printable coupon Here and/or Here
and Use $1/4 MBQ
Final price = $.75 ea. wyb 4 (if all 4 double) or $.98 ea. wyb 4 (if only 2 double)

*Nabisco saltines or Cheese Nips $1.59 ea.
Use $2/2 printable coupon Here
Final price = $.59 ea.

*Wheat Thins $1.88 ea.
Use $2/2 printable coupon Here
Final price = $.88 ea.

*Pop Secret popcorn $1.29 ea.
Use $1/2 MQ from 1/3 RP or 1/31 SS
and Use $1/4 MBQ
Final price = $.54 ea.

*Taco Bell Dinner Kits 50% off
Use $1 MQ from Feb. All You mag
Final price = varies

*Hawaiian Punch $1.98 ea.
Use $1/2 MBQ
Final price = $1.48 ea.

*Propel fitness water $.79 ea.
Use $1/4 MBQ
Final price = $.54 ea. wyb 4

*Gatorade 8 pk. $4.49 ea.
Use $.50 MQ from 1/10 RP
and Use $1/2 MBQ
Final price = $2.99 ea. wyb 2

*Bush's baked beans $1.50 ea.
Use $1/4 MBQ
Final price = $1.25 ea.

*Kraft Miracle whip or mayo $2.05 ea.
Use $1/2 MBQ
Final price = $1.99 ea.

*Hershey's pieces pouch $2.50 ea.
Use $1 MQ from 1/31 SS (Use 5 coupons)
and Use $1/5 MBQ
Final price = $1.30 ea.

*M&Ms $2.50 ea.
Use $1/2 MQ from 1/10 RP
and Use $1/2 MBQ
Final price = $1.50 ea.

Pg. 10-11

*Daisy Sour Cream $1.50 ea.
Use $.50 MQ from 1/31 SS
Final price = $.50 ea.

*Chi-chi's salsa $.99 ea.
Use $1/2 MQ from 12/6 SS
Final price = $.49 ea. wyb 2

*Dean's Chip dip $1.19 ea.
Use $1/2 MQ from 1/31 RP
Final price = $.69 ea.

*Rice-A-Roni $1 ea.
Use $1/3 MQ from 1/3 RP
Final price = $.67 ea. wyb 3

*Lipton Recipe secret soup $.99 ea.
Use $.50 MQ from 1/31 RP
Final price = FREE

*Ragu Pasta sauce $1.29 ea.
Use $.75/2 MQ from 1/31 RP
Final price = $.79 ea.

*Pillsbury brownie mix $1.49 ea.
Use $1/2 MQ for mini's from 1/24 RP
Final price = $.99 ea.

*Aunt Millie's Healthy Goodness Bread B1G2 Free!
Use $.55 MQ from 1/10 RP
Final price = varies

Pg.12-13

*Coke 2 liters 3/$4

*Ice Mountain water 2/$7
Use $1/2 MQ from Jan. All You mag
Final price = $3 ea. wyb 2

*Cheez-its $1.99 ea.
Use $1/2 MQ from 12/13 RP
Final price = $1.49 ea.


Pg. 14-15

*All speed stick or lady speed stick $2 ea.
Use $.50 MQ from 1/31 SS
Final price = $1 ea.

*Suave products $1.67 ea.
Several coupons in the 1/31 RP
Final price = varies, as low as $.67 ea.

Back cover

*Kleenex $.99 ea.
Use $.50/3 MQ from 1/3 SS
Final price = $.67 ea.

Other:
*Meijer large eggs $.79 ea.
*Larosa's Pasta sauce $1.89 ea.
*Kraft Mac & Cheese $.50 ea.

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