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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Walgreens 1/17 - 1/23


Thank you to Money Saving Mom for these great match ups.

Walgreens: Deals for the week of January 17-23, 2010

COUPON DEALS

Quaker Rice Snacks--$0.99
Use $0.75/1 Quaker Rice Snacks coupon from 1/10 RedPlum insert
$0.24 each after coupon

Lindsay Olives--$0.99 each after in-ad coupon
Use $1/2 Lindsay Olives printable coupon
$0.49 each after coupon

Bayer Aspirin (24-36-count)--$1.50 after in-ad coupon
Use $1/1 Bayer Aspirin coupon from 1/3 SmartSource insert
$0.50 each after coupons

Buy 2 Wet Ones (40-pack) at $2 each, Get $1 Register Rewards
Use 2 $1.50/1 Wet Ones printable coupons
Free after Register Rewards and coupon

Herbal Essences and Aussie 23.7 to 33.8oz (large bottle)
use $1/1 from 12/27 PG
$4.99, get $2 in Register Rewards


Dawn Dish Soap $.99 with WG coupon $.99
Use $.25/1 from 12/27 PG
$.74

>Buy $20 worth of Pepsico Products, Get $10 Register Rewards

Aquafina (24-packs)--$5; Gatorade (32-oz.)--$1; Doritos, Tostitos, or Lays Chips (12 oz. or larger bags)--$2.50; Stacy's Pita Chips (6 oz. or larger bag)--$2.50; Tostitos Salsa or Queso (15 oz.)--$2.50; Pepsi Fridgemate (12-pack)--3 for $12; Pepsi 2-Liter Products--$1.25 each

*Deal Idea #1*
Buy 3 Pepsi 12-packs at $3 each
Buy 1 Tostitos Chips and 1 dip at $2.50 each
Buy 1 Stacy's Pita Chips at $2.50
Buy 1 Gatorade at $1

Use $1/2 Tostitos coupon from the January All You magazine
Use $1/1 Stacy's printable coupon here, here, or here
Use $0.50/1 Gatorade coupon from the 1/10 RedPlum insert
Spend $18 plus tax out of pocket, Get $10 Register Rewards back

*Deal Idea #2*
Buy 8 Stacy's Pita Chips at $2.50
Use 8 $1/1 Stacy's printable coupon here, here, or here
Spend $12 plus tax out of pocket, Get $10 Register Rewards back

Coupon Binder Giveaway

This great giveaway is from shortoncents.blogspot.com. Please sign up there.

Even though I decided to go back to the old school coupon book, I signed up. Maybe this complete system would change me back. It's such a nice system.

For those of you that would like to get started in having a coupon binder system this is a great giveaway for you or for someone that would like to give this complete system a try. You have until January 21st. Look at all the great things you will receive:

The Complete Binder System Includes:


* 3-ring Clear View Binder
* 50 Ultra Pro 9 pocket pages
* 30 Pre-defined Category Tabs (installed to match the general layout of a grocery store)
* 5 Customizable Category Tabs
* 1 Set of Coupon Sorting Mats that correspond to the Category Tabs
* 1 Pencil Pouch
* 1 Highlighter and Pen
* 3 Store Envelopes
* Spiral bound Notebook
* Document "How to Save LOADS of Money with Coupons and a Budget"
**Bonus**Stylish, Reusable Grocery Bag

This is a very nice giveaway.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Coupons - Binder or Not to Binder?

Should you use a binder for your coupons or not?



I have used a couple different coupon methods. When I was in the beginning couponing stages I used the basic file style coupon holder (below). That seemed to work really well for me because I could pull them out of the slot and just look through them really quick and it fit in my purse.

As I became a passionate coupon shopper I had seen people using the binder method and I thought, "Wow, I need to step up"; so I had my big heavy binder with all my coupons, sorted by date and coupon insert. But the problem for me was when I seen an item on sale that was not on my already prepared list I would have to sort through all the inserts. Then it would totally frustrate me knowing I had seen a coupon, then I couldn't find it.

So I moved to the baseball card type binder, cutting out all the coupons putting them in their individual slots. That seemed to take some time. It looked really nice and I could flip through the pages pretty easy. Problem here is that I would have to remember to take my binder in with me everywhere and leave it in the car. I was tired of carrying a heavy binder.

Now I'm back to the "old school" coupon book that I can throw in the purse and take it everywhere. The only difference is that I have two now. A grocery book and a Walgreen's type book.

I like being able to cut out the coupons, put them in their stacks as I'm cutting, then I grab them and put them in their slots in my books. Easy. I can still match my coupons up with sales, I just look under my category rather than a date.

I really think it totally depends on your personality, your lifestyle, your time, etc.

For some great ways to organize your coupons to go Frugal Coupon Living; she has a great article.


Dining out on a Budget - Ice Harbor Brewing Company

It was so wonderful to be able to go out to a nice, fun restaurant on a budget. It was my mom's birthday last night and we celebrated at Clover Island Ice Harbor Brewing Company. We had a great meal and it cost us (me, husband, 2 kids) ~$30.00 (including tip) for a $54.00 plus tip meal.

Several months ago I had purchased 1/2 price gift certificates ($50 for $25) for Ice Harbor Brewing Company from 94.9 Wolf just pay half. These gift certificates normally sell out within about 10 minutes, so when I have the opportunity I purchase as many as I can. I gave one to my mom and niece for Christmas. So she chose Ice Harbor for her birthday dinner. She had never been, and she was able to use her gift certificate for herself and my niece.

I really felt my frugal high when the comment was made that I was wearing a nice sweater and my daughter was wearing a really pretty dress. I had purchased them at Value Village (second hand store) for $2.50 each.

It was nice leaving the restaurant not stressing about how much we just paid for dinner. You can be frugal and still treat yourself.

Friday, January 15, 2010

$5 Dinners Bargain Meal Of the Week - $5 meal for a family of 4

WinCo $5 Bargain Meals - all ingredients purchased at WinCo Foods

I am happy to participate in the $5dollar dinners Bargain Meal of the Week.
For more of my $5 meals to go Bargain Meals and 1 trip, 1 bag, 5 dinners

Casserole Hamburger (serves 4)

Ingredients:

1 small onion $.38
1lb hamburger $1.98
1 can green beans $.58
1 can of mushroom soup $.78
1 package tater tots Hy-Top 32oz $1.38 (you probably won't use all of these)

Combine first four ingredients; put in a casserole dish; cover with tater tots. Bake on 350 for about 40 minutes or until hamburger is cooked. Cover with foil if browning too fast. You can also brown the hamburger and onion first and have that taters a little thawed then put it all together to reduce cooking time. Which ever is easiest for you. Also throwing a little cheese on top is really great.

Total $5.10

What's for dinner when you are on a budget? Chicken and Potatoes

What's for dinner when you are on a budget?

I prepared this delicious chicken and potatoes for about $3.75. It was so good. I love my Pampered Chef stone cookware.

I purchased the chicken Albertson's using their coupon for $.69lb and the potatoes were $.99 for 10lbs.

I placed my chicken in the pan, surrounded by cut up potatoes with a little water. Coated the chicken in olive oil and seasonings. Salt and pepper on the potatoes. I have the Pampered Chef Dome Stone Cookware that I cover it with and it browns the chicken perfectly. I cooked it on 375 for about 1 1/2 hr.

See Bargain Meals for more recipes

2 Inserts in Sunday's Paper

Look for 2 Inserts in Sunday's paper. It varies by location.


P&G coupon insert (all Expire 2/28/10 unless noted)
Each area may be a little different.

$1.50 any Duracell Ultra Advanced
$2.00 any Duracell rechargeable batteries, instant charger, powerhouse or pocket charger
$1.00 any Duracell CopperTop 6 pack or larger
50c any Dawn plus hand renewal
35c any tide detergent
$1.00 any CoverGirl product
50c any Secret Flawless exp 3/31/10
$2.00 any Olay Hand or Body Lotion ETS
$1.00 any Olay facial moisturizer or cleanser ETS
$1.00 any Olay body wash. bar or in-shower lotion ETS
$1.00 any 2 Pantene products ETS
$3.00 any Olay Regenerist or Definity moisturizer or cleanser ETS
75c any Crest toothpaste 4 oz or larger or liquid gel
75c any Scope 473ml or larger
75c any Oral-B pulsar crossaction, advantage or 2 indicators
$1.00 any Oral-B floss picks 45ct or larger, satin floss or glide product
$2.00 any Vicks NyQuil or DayQuil
$1.00any Vicks product except NyQuil or DayQuil
50c any Pepto-Bismol
$3.00 any Prilosec OTC
$2.00 any Natural Instincts or Loving Care hair color
$3.00 any PUR pitcher , faucet mount replacement, filter multi-pack or refrgerator filter 1 pack
$3.00 any PUR or PUR flavor options system (pitcher or faucet mount)
B1G1 500ml or larger Febreeze Fabric refreshener
50c any Febreeze air effects
$4.00 Fevreeze noticeables starter kit
$1.00 any Febreeze candle
$3.00 any Gillette Fusion 6 ct or larger cartridges
$2.00 any Gillette Mach3, Mach3 turbo, M3 power 8ct or larger cartridges


Smartsource coupon insert

Airborne $1 (3/1/10)
BirdsEye Steamfresh Meals $1.50 (2/27/10)
Blistex Lip Care .35 (3/31/10)
Blue Diamond 6 oz cans $1/2 (4/30/10
Blue DIamond Bold Almonds 6 oz cans $1/2 (4/30/10)
Brita Pour-Through or Faucet Mount System $4 (2/28/10)
Brita Multipack Filters $1 (2/28/10)
Buddig Deli Cuts $1 (3/30/10)
Clearasil $1 (4/11/10)
Colgate Total $1 (2/6/10)
Cottonelle SoothingCLean Flushable Moist Wipes 36ct or 42 ct .50/2 (2/28/10)
Cottonelle SoothingClean Flushable Moist WIpes 72 ct $.50 (2/28/10)
Cottonelle Aloe & E 4 pack .50 (2/28/10)
DenTek Floss Pick or Floss (priced $2+) $1 (3/31/10)
Formula 409 $1 (2/28/10)
Green Works Laundry Detergent $1.50 (2/28/10)
Green Works Cleaning product .50 (2/28/10)
GoodNites $1.50 (2/27/10)
Huggies DIapers $1 (2/13/10)
Huggies Overnights $1.50 (2/13/10)
Huggies Baby Wipes $.50 (2/13/10)
Huggies Pull Ups $2 (2/13/10)
Huggies Pull Ups Flushable Moist Wipes $1 (2/13/10)
ICaps Vitamin Formula $2 (3/31/10)
Jergens Moisturizer 7.5 oz+ $1 (3/6/10)
Jergens Sensitive Skin Relief Moisturizer $1.50 (3/6/10)
Johnsonville Bratwurst .55 (2/28/10)
Johnsonville Italian Sausage .55 (2/28/10)
Johnsonville Smoked & Cooked Sausage .55 (2/28/100
Johnsonville Breakfast links, patties or roll sausage .55 (2/28/10)
Johnsonville Summer Sausage .55 (2/28/10)
Jose Ole 16 oz+ $1 (3/15/10)
LaChoy Creations $1.50 (2/28/10)
Mucinex Childrens $1 (4/11/10)
Mucinex Adult $1 (4/11/10)
Opti-Free SOlution 10 oz+ $2 (4/16/10)
Post Cereals $1/2 (2/28/10)
Red Baron Singles .75 (3/14/10)
Scott Extra soft Bath Tissue 8+ rolls $1 (2/28/10)
Scott Towels Long Lasting or Mega Rolls 4 ct $1 (2/28/10)
Scott Flushable Moist Wipes Tub or Refill .50 (2/28/10)
Schiff Move Free $5 (3/31/10)
Silk Light Soymilk 1/2 gallon .55 (2/28/10)
Silk Soymilk 1/2 gallon .55 (2/28/10)
Smooth Move Tea $2 (3/31/10)
Systane $2 (3/31/10)
Tostitos 9 oz + AND Tostitos Dip 11 oz .55 (2/14/10)
Weight Watchers free breakfast to $3.89 with purchase of 5 SmartStart (4/30/10)
Weight Watchers Smart Ones $3/10 (4/30/10)
Weight Watchers free flatbread to $3.89 with purchase of 3 Smart Ones (4/30/10)

Thursday, January 14, 2010

WinCo sales for Thursday, January 14th (prices gathered from the Richland, WA store).

Richland, WA WinCo does take printable coupons, I use them each week.

I am matching up current coupons with WinCo's low prices as well as listing sale items.

Sales normally run for about two weeks.

When you add coupons to WinCo's already low prices you really save.

For this week's $5 Meals from WinCo Sales see NW Coupon Lady Bargain Meal (proud contributor of $5 dinners)

New items are listed in green

Frito Lays multipack 22 ct $5.48 ($1/1 peelie) = $4.48

Del Monte Pineapple 20oz $.95
Little Debbie Snacks $1.18
Huntz Snack Pack 4 pack $.92
Santiam canned vegetables, corn and green beans $.58
Southbeach Cereal Bars $1.98
Kellogg's Fiberplus bars $1.98
Pace Picante Sauce 64oz $4.98
Rosarita refried beans $.82
($.50/3 in 12/13 SS) = $.65
Knorr Rice or Pasta packets 5.6oz $.85
Planters Peanuts 16oz $1.98 ($1/2 in Party Playbook coupon book) = $1.48 each
Kashi Cereal $2.58
Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper $.98 ($.75/3 in 1/3 SS) = $.75 each
Fisher Cashews $2.98 9oz ($1/1 in 1/10 SS)
Del Monte Spaghetti Sauce 26.5oz $.86
Kraft Parmesan Cheese 8oz $2.98
Pillsbury Cake Mix $.88
Pillsbury frosting $1.28 ($.50/1 in 11/8 RP) = $.78
Pillsbury Brownie Mix $.78 ($.40/1 in 11/8 SS) = $.38
Kraft Mac & Cheese $.74 (B3G1 in 12/13 SS) = $.55 each
Kraft Deluxe Mac and cheese $1.50
Tenderbird Frozen Chicken Breast 48oz $4.98
Bar S Corn Dogs 48oz $2.98
Oscar Mayer shaved deli meat $1.98 ($1/2 in 12/13 SS) = $1.48
Kraft Singles 12oz $1.98
($.50/1 in 12/6 SS)
= $1.48
Stouffer's Lasgna 90oz $9.75
Nalley's Chilli $.96
Hy-top mustard 20oz $.78
Lindsey Olives 6oz $.98 ($1.00/2 printable) = $.48 each
Vlasic Kosher Pickles 80oz $2.98
Del Monte Ketchup 24oz $.94
Best Foods Real Mayo 30oz $2.98
Cocoa and Fruity Pebbles $1.68 ($1/2 in 12/6 SS) = $1.18

Fruit/Vegetables:
Bananas $.49lb
Braeburn Apple $.78lb
Green Bell Peppers $.48 each, Red and Yellow $.68 each
Small avocados $.68 each
Cucumbers $.48 each
Brocolli $.88lb
Red Potatoes 5lb $1.98
Bosc Pears $.78lb

Chips:
Chex Mix $2.48 8.75oz ($.50/1 printable or this printable) = $1.98
Chex Mix Chocolate 8.75oz $2.73 ($.50/1 printable) = $2.23
Planters nuts mixed $2.98 ($1/1 in 12/13 SS) =$2.48
Rold Gold Pretzels 16oz $2.28 ($1/2 SS printable) = $1.78
Lay's Baked potato Chips $3.08 ($1/1 in 1/3 SS) = $2.08


Canned veg/fruit:

Betty Crocker Potatoes $1.18 6.6oz ($.35/1 in 12/13 SS) = $.83
Idahoan Potatoes 4 0z or larger $.88 ($.40/1 printable) = $.48
V8 Veg Juice 46oz $2.48 ($.60/2 in 1/3 SS) = $2.18
V8 Splash 40oz $1.98 ($1/2 in 1/3 SS) = $1.48
Dole Fruit Bowls $1.98 ($.75/2 in 1/10 SS) = $1.61
Dole Fruit Parfaits $1.98 ($.75/2 in 1/10 SS) = $1.61

Prepared Dinners/Canned Meat:
Mahatama Rice 32oz $2.12 ($.75/1 printable) = $1.37
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese $.74 (B3G1 in 12/13 SS) = $.55
Hamburger Helper $.98 ($.75/3 in 1/3 SS) = $.93
Chef Boyardee $.87 ($.35/3 in 1/10 SS) = $.75
Chef Boyardee $.92 ($.40/1 in 1/10 SS) = $.52

Soup:
Rosarita refried beans $.85 ($.50/3 in 12/13 SS) = $.68
Progresso Soups 19oz $1.50 ($1/4, $.50/2 in 1/3 GM) = $1.43
Campbell's condensed soups $1.32 ($.40/2 in 1/3 SS) = $ 1.12
Campbell's tomato/chicken noodle soup $.68
($.40/4 in 1/3 SS) = $.58
Campbell's chunky cans or bowls $1.50
($.50/4 in 12/13 SS) = $1.32
Campbell's healthy condensed soup $1.08
($.40/2 in 1/3 SS) = $.88
Campbell's healthy chunky soup $1.48
($.50/2 i n1/3 SS) = $.93
Campbell's healthy harvest soup $1.28
($.50/2 in 1/3 SS) = $1.03
Campbell's condensed soup (mushroom) $.78 ($.40/4 in 1/10) = $.68

Campbell's Soup at Hand $1.08 ($.50/1 in 1/10 SS) = $.58
Progresso Soup $1.50 ($1/4 or $.50/2 in 1/3 GM) = $1.43


Baking:

Crisco oil 48oz $2.48($.55/1 in 11/8 RP) = $1.93
Ducan Hines cake $.98 ($.55/1 in 10/11 SS) = $.43
Betty Crocker Frosting $1.46
($.50/1 printable) = $.96
Betty Crocker Cookie Mix $1.50 ($.40/1 printable) = $1.10
Pillsbury Frosting $1.32 ($.40/1 in 11/8 RP)
Pillsbury Browie Mix $.98 ($.40/1 in 11/8 RP)
Bisquick 40oz $2.78 ($.60/1 printable) = $2.18
Progresso bread crumbs $1.82($1/2 printable) Italian bread crumbs on sale for $.98 = $1.32 / $.48
Sun-Maid Raisins 2lbs $2.98 ($1/2 in 11/8 SS) = $1.48

Cereal:
General Mills $2.54 ($1/3 in 1/3 GM) = $2.14
General Mills Chex $2.00 ($1/2 in 12/13 SS) = $1.50
General Mills Trix $2.54
($1.50/2 printable) = $1.79
General Mills Cheerios $2.54
($.75/1 printable) = $1.79
General Mills Regular Cheerios $1.58
($.55/1 printable) = $1.03
Kelloggs Cereal $2.62 ($1/2 in 12/13 RP) = $1.12
Cocoa Puffs $2.50 ($.75/1 printable) = $1.75
Kellogg's mini wheats $2.48 ($1.50/2 printable) = $2.17
Fiber One Granola Bars $2.18 ($.40/1 in 1/3 GM) = $1.78
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $1.78 ($.50/2 in 1/3 GM) = $1.53
Carnation Breakfast Essentials Packs $4.56 ($1/1 in 1/3 SS) = $3.56
Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.18 ($.40/1 printable) = $1.78

Deli:
Roast Beef $4.48lb
Cooke ham $1.98lb
Turkey Pastrami $3.68lb
Honey Ham $2.98lb
Pepper Turkey $3.98lb
Sliced Turkey Breast $2.98lb
Black Forrest Ham $3.98lb

Meat/cheese:
Laughing Cow Babybel $2.98 ($.55/1 in 1/10 SS)
Foster Farms Lunch meat tub $2.56($1/2 printable) = $2.06
Land o Frost Deli Meat 1lb $1.98 ($.55/1 in 11/8 RP) = $1.43
Kraft Singles 12oz $1.98 ($.50/1 in 12/6 SS) = $1.78
Hillshire Farms Cocktail Links $2.48 ($1/2 in 12/6 RP) = $1.98
Veleeta Cheese 2lb $4.34 ($.55/1 in printable)

Butcher Block
Pork Butt Roast $.99lb
Pork Chuck Steak $1.28
Pork chuck Roast $.99lb
Pork Whole Sirloin $1.58lb
Boneless Fillet chops $1.48lb
Beef bottom round steak $2.48lb
Beef Petite Sirloin Steak $2.68
Beef Round Carne Asada $2.98lb
Chicken Breast $1.79lb
Ground beef 30% $1.98lb
2 pack whole chicken $.88lb
WinCo Turkey $.86lb
Dairy:

Coffee Mate Creamer $3.13 ($.50/1 in 11/1 RP) = $2.38
Darigold 1/2 gal lactose free milk $2.58 ($.75/1 in 11/22 SS) = $1.79
Darigold 1/2 and 1/2 qt $1.68 ($.50/1 in 11/22 SS) = $1.18
Darigold Sour Cream 16oz $1.58 ($.40/1 in 10/11 SS)=$.98
Darigold 1lb butter $2.18($.30/1 in 11/22 SS)= $1.38
Yoplait yogurt cups $.50 ($.40/6 or $.50/8 in 1/3 GM) = $.43
Yoplait Yoplus 4 pack $1.38($1/1 printable)= $.38
Yoplait Gogurt $2.36 ($1.00/1 in 1/3 GM) = $1.36
Dannon Activia $1.76 ($1/1 in 1/10 SS) = $.76
Dannon Danimals $2.34 $1/1 in 1/10 SS) = $1.34
Refrigerator items:
Jell-o pudding $3.11 ($1/2 in 12/13 SS) = $2.61
Pillsbury breadsticks $1.72 ($.40/2 printable ) = $1.52

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls $1.48 ($.50/2 printable )= $1.23
Pillsbury Grand Biscuits $1.77 ( $.75/2 printable) = $1.40
Pillsbury cookie dough $1.72 ($1/2 printable ) = $1.22
Pillsbury Sweet Rolls $1.48 ($.40/2 printable ) = $1.28

Frozen Food:

Lean Pocket/Hot pockets $1.77 ($1/4 in 10/24 SS) = $1.52
Gorton's bagged fish sticks 20oz $4.72 ($1/2 printable) = $4.22
SuperPretzel Product $1.76 ($.50/1 in 12/6 RP) = $1.26
Boca Burgers $2.48 ($1/2 in 1/3 SS) = $1.98
El Monterey Taquitos 20ct $5.25 ($1/1 printable)
Bagel Bites 9 ct $1.96 ($1/1 printable) = $.96
California Pizza Kitchen $6.68 ($1/1 printable) = $3.48
Totino's party pizza $1.12 ($.50/3 in 11/15 SS) = $.81
Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls $2.12 ($1/2 in 11/1 RP) $1.62
Jimmy Dean Breakfast Skillets $3.78 ($.75/1 in 12/6 RP) = $3.03
Pillsbury Toaster Strudels $1.67 ($1/1 printable) = $.67

Cookies/Crackers:

Keebler Crackers $1.98 ($1/2 in 12/13 RP) = $1.48
Nabsico Crackers $1.98 (stock up for your Nabisco Rebate) ($1/2 in 12/13 SS) = $1.48
Sunshine Cheez-Its $2.28 ($1/2 in 12/13 RP) = $1.78
Welch's Jam grape $2.08 ($1/2 in 1/3 SS) = $1.58
Quaker Rice Snacks 3.3oz $.98 ($.75/1 in 1/10) = $.23
See Winco Bargain meals for some low cost meals

Also see BeCentsable's Grocery Gathering and Grocery Deals for more savings on your other favorite stores

$1/1 All printable

$1/1 printable for All detergent 50 oz or larger. Thank you to Money Saving Mom

Having Trouble Printing Coupons?

Happy Money Saver has posted this wonderful posting helping you print your coupons. It's great information. I have two browsers installed on my computer and I use both.

I would suggest to print this posting out and file it with your coupon information, it may come in handy sometime.

Thank you Happy Money Saver for the great article.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Northwest Grocery Party!! 1/13 - 1/19

This is your Northwest Grocery Store Summary.

Thank you to The Grocery Gathering, Pudget Sound Prudence, and Frugal Living Northwest for putting together all the great deals.

If these are not currently updated they will be in the next day or so. I normally update WinCo on Thursday nights. I thought this might help us all to have our Northwest stores all in one place.

Albertson's

Fred Meyer

Safeway (I wanted to add a little tip about Safeway. Some of the sales you have to purchase a minimum of $10 sometimes $20. My suggestion is to buy a gift card to meet the minimum dollar amount don't buy things you will not use, instead buy a Safeway gift card or one of the many they have).

WinCo Foods

Yoke's Fresh Market

If you do not see your store, go to the Grocery Gathering, they have them listed by state.

Yoke's Fresh Market 1/13 - 1/19





Yoke's Fresh board is good through Thursday 1/21.


There are some great sales this week 1/13 - 1/19:

Texas 4 for $1 Red grapefruit
Cucumbers or Green Bell peppers 2 for $1
2 for $5 baby peeled carrots 2lb bags

Fresh Boneless Pork Country Style Ribs $1.49lb
Top Sirloin Steak $3.59 lb
Fletcher's Daybreak Bacon $1.99 16oz

Western Family Potato Chips 3 for $5
Campbell's Chunky Soup $1.49 each ($.50/4 in 12/13 SS)
Del Monte canned veg $.78
Hunts spaghetti sauce $.99 26oz
Heinz Ketchup $1.99 40oz
Dole Fruit Cups 2 for $5 ($.75/2 in 1/10 SS)

Pillsbury Cake mix $.99 each
Pillsbury Frosting $1.69 each ($.40/1 in 11/8 RP)
Western Family Saltine Crackers $.98
Nabisco 100 calorie snacks $1.98 each
Lipton Side Dishes 10 for $10

Totino's Party pizza 3 for $5 ($.50/3 in 11/15 SS)

Yoplait Yogurt 10 for $5 ($.50/8 in 1/3 GM)
Darigold single serve 16oz $.98 each

Fresh Friday (Friday only sale) Sneak Peak:

Navel oranges $.38lb
10lb potatoes $.88
Yellow onions $.19lb
Extra large tomatoes $.98lb
Mel Monte pineapple $2.98 each
Pacific Rose, Granny Smith, Braeburn Apples $.68lb

Boneless Chuck Roasts $2.49lb
Boneless Pork chops $2.49lb
Jennie-O Fresh Turkey $2.99 eahc 1.25lb ($1/2 in 1/3 SS)
Tri Tip Roasts $3.99lb

Deli Roasted Turkey Breat $3.99lb
Gourmet Ginger spice cookies $2.99 each 10ct


January Monthly Sales - My favorites:


Litehouse dressing 2 for $5 ($1/2 printable) the barbecue ranch is great!
Marie Callendars frozen diners $2.99 each ($.75/1 printable)
Coffee-Mate creamer $1.99 each ($1.50/2 printable)
Skinny Cow or Nestle Drumstick Lil' Drums $2.99 ($1/1 printable Lil' drums)
California Kitchen Pizza 2 for $11 ($1/1 printable)
Smart Ones $2.99 each ($3/10 printable)
Michelina's frozen entree' 4 for $5 ($1/5 printable)
Birdseye Steamfresh meals $5.99 ($1/1 printable)
Birdsye Steamfresh veg 3 for $5 ($.35/1 in 1/10 SS)
Tyson Diced Chicken breast/strips 6oz $2.69 each
Tyson Entree $4.39 each ($1/1 in 10/18 SS)
El Monterey Taquitos $6.79 each ($1/1 printable)
Oscar Meyer Lunchables 2 for $4 ($.55/1 printable)
Chef Boyardee 4 for $5 ($.35/3 in 1/10 SS)
Tyson Thick cut bacon 16oz $2.99 each
Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls 2 for $5 ($1/2 in 1/9 RP)
Tillamook medium Cheddar 2lb loaf $6.49
Land O'Frost Bistro Lunchmeat 2 for $4 ($1/1 in 12/6 RP)
Red Baron Pizza $3.99 each
Hot pockets 2 for $5 ($.50/3 in 10/25 SS)

Angel Soft Tissue $6.99 9 to 24 pack ($1/1 printable)

JC Penney's Wednesday Sale

WEDNESDAY DEAL! IZOD® Wrinkle-Free Blended Pants

These boys pants (8-20) are on sale today only for $4.99. These would be great school pants for those boys that wear uniform clothes to school. My kids attend a private school and I'm always looking for a deal on uniform clothes.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

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Jessica Biel 's Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb

As of today, the Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro (SOTS) climbers (including Jessica Biel, Emile Hirsch, Elizabeth Gore, singer Kenna and more) have reached the 19,340 foot summit! A group picture from the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro is attached.

The charity climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro is raising funds and awareness for the Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program (CSDW) as well as other clean water efforts.

Dr. Greg Allgood, Director of CSDW, has joined the team as the global water expert. Prior to their ascent he took his fellow climbers to a village in Arusha, Tanzania to show them, firsthand, the toll the global water crisis is taking on communities around the world, as well as the relief efforts being used to help. You can find out more HERE.

4,000 children in developing countries die every day from illness and disease related to unsafe drinking water. PUR along with its not-for-profit partner, CSDW, is committed to alleviating this global crisis by providing clean drinking water to those in need.

Quote from Jessica Biel
“I went on this climb with the intention to bring awareness to the clean drinking water crisis. Meeting the people and community in Tanzania, and seeing firsthand how just one PUR sachet can mean the difference between healthy water and contaminant laden water for an entire village, has been an invaluable and eye-opening experience for me. My hope is that others will be inspired to find ways that they can help; starting simply in their homes and continuing to other parts of the world. We are all in this together.”

When you buy a PUR, you’re not only helping your family get clean water, but a family across the world.
· Every PUR system purchase provides 10 liters of clean drinking water to children in the developing world through the CSDW Program.
· For every new fan PUR gets on its Facebook page (Link), PUR will donate 10 liters of water to CSDW. That means 1 Fan = 10 Liters of clean water!
To-date, CSDW has already provided 1.8 billion liters of clean water to children and their families around the world.

Why Is PUR a Smart Choice for Families?
· By simply using a PUR water filter, you will remove many of the common contaminants found in drinking water. Including: 94% of atrazine, 98% of lead and other metals, 99.9% of microbial cysts and 96-99% of pharmaceuticals.
· Switching from bottled water to filtered water and a reusable bottle can save one person up to $600 a year and eliminate up to 3,200 plastic bottles.


PUR Website: Link

What's for Dinner? Salisbury Steak and Potatoes

Salisbury Steak, Potatoes, and a little salad is what we had for dinner last night.

Salisbury Steak:

1 1/4 lb hamburger
1/4 bread crumbs
1 egg
a couple tablespoons of A1 sauce
Betty Crocker potatoes
Salad mix

Mix it all together and fry up the patties. I made gravy from a beef bouillon cube. I transferred the patties to a casserole dish, poured the gravy over it and put in the oven on 350 to keep warm. Then I made the potatoes. Everything was ready at the same time. We added a side salad.

Total cost was about $4.88 (of course I picked up the hamburger when it was on sale, as well as the potatoes).

Cute Veggie Tales DVD for Valentine's - preorder now!

Preorder your Valentine's Veggie Tales Silly Little Thing Called Love DVD. These will be released on January 23rd. You little one's would love getting this cute DVD for Valentine's. This is on sale for $12.97.

$1/1 Yoplait Plus

$1/1 Yoplait Plus printable
These are on sale at Albertson's right now for $1.49 and $1.39 at WinCo Foods

$1/1 Angel Soft


P&G Samples and Coupons

Sign up with Procter & Gamble for samples and Coupons. There are several coupons you can print:

$1 Tide Plus Fabreeze
$3 Tide Stain Release
$2 Olay Total Effects Body Wash
$1 Downy Fabric Softener
Iams Cat and Dog Food

I'm printing mine!

Monday, January 11, 2010

Rubbermaid Lock-its 12 piece $10.50




Rubbermaid Lock-its 12-Piece Container Set for $10.50, originally $32.99.

2010 Savings Spreadsheet from The Coupon Project


Thank you to The Coupon Project for this free download. I am going to start using it. It seems simple and tracks everything you need. Start now since it's only the second week in January. It would be great to see how well we have done at the end of the year.

1/2 Price Applebee's on Tuesday

Get ready it's 2forTuesdays. Tuesday morning you can pick up a $50 gift certificate for only $25 for Applebees. Looks like it's only good for Kennewick, WA. Sometimes they come as a regular gift certificate and in that case you should be able to use them anywhere. Other times they come as a promotional gift certificate and then you will need to use it only at the restaurant listed.

I plan on purchasing one tomorrow morning (sale starts at 8:00am). My son's birthday is coming up and he loves Applebees. If we go on a Wednesday kids eat for $.99 - now that would be a savings!

That's our frugal people eat out!

Christmas dish for $1.49

This cute Mikasa dish is only $1.49. Use coupon code 9681 for free shipping. This would be a great item to stock up on for next Christmas. You can fill them for a candy and hand them to friends or co-workers.

Disney Crocs on sale


Kids Crocs on sale for $6.29, they are listed for $9.99 but use the coupon code "crocsholiday", drops them to $6.29 with free shipping. These are found at Crocs.com