Today's Deal: Walgreens, at St. Louis and Campbell, had Always save pantiliners on sale for 99cts. I had a 50ct. coupon, so they were only 49cts. Good price! I also picked up some free razors while I was there, and I noticed they had swim noodles for 99cts.
My sister in law, Kat, was telling me yesterday that she tried to coupon, but then she got up there and had the wrong sized items, so she got discouraged and quit. That happens to a lot of people at first, but like anything else, the more you do it, the more familiar you become with the ins and outs. After the first few couponing trips, it gets much easier
Today's Recipe: Crazy Nutty Chicken, using chicken on sale at Dillons.
1/2c. peanuts/ 1c. corn flakes/ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts/ 1c. honey mustard
Blend peanuts and corn flakes into crumbs. Coat each breast with honey mustard, then roll in peanut and flake mixture. Bake @ 400 for 30 min.
Saving as always,
Cindy
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
Hit the Bullseye: Monday, July 11th
Today's Deal: No shopping today, so I'm going to tell you how to get to the Target coupon page. You do have to have a printer to use these. You can use one manufacturer coupon and one Target coupon per item. Go to the Target web page---click on the banner at the top that says "Bag Great Savings". On the next page---go to the far right hand side, click on "See More". This will give you a drop down menu. On the left hand side of the drop down menu, underneath the word "Shop" is "Coupons". Click on "Coupons" and it will take you to the Target coupon pages. Using a Target coupon on top of a manufacturer coupon, can score you some great deals.
My friend, Susan, took me to a neat place for lunch today, "Mary's Navajo Tacos". She had gotten a $12 coupon from the Daily Deal sight of KY3, for only $5. Most of the local television and radio stations have deals like this all the time. Be sure and check them out. It's a great way to try new places. The Navajo Tacos that we had were delicious.
Today's Recipe: Strawberry Fluff Float-using Hiland Ice Cream on sale at Harter House.
10 oz. frozen strawberries/ 1c. milk/ 2c. strawberry ice cream
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Hope you score some hot savings during these hot days :)
Cindy
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My friend, Susan, took me to a neat place for lunch today, "Mary's Navajo Tacos". She had gotten a $12 coupon from the Daily Deal sight of KY3, for only $5. Most of the local television and radio stations have deals like this all the time. Be sure and check them out. It's a great way to try new places. The Navajo Tacos that we had were delicious.
Today's Recipe: Strawberry Fluff Float-using Hiland Ice Cream on sale at Harter House.
10 oz. frozen strawberries/ 1c. milk/ 2c. strawberry ice cream
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Hope you score some hot savings during these hot days :)
Cindy
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Sunday, July 10, 2011
Register Rewards Game: Sunday, July 10th
Today's Deal: I have talked previously about the Register Rewards Game that can be played at Walgreens. There are a few things that you must remember-1)You cannot use a Register Reward for the same item. (If you buy a Gum Toothbrush, you can't take that Reward and turn around and buy another Gum Toothbrush, or any product made by the Gum company.) 2)Your manufacturer coupons and your Register Rewards cannot exceed the number of items that you purchase. (If you have 4 bottles of Dove Bodywash, you can use 3 manufacturer coupons and 1 Register Reward. If you wanted to use another coupon or Reward, you would have to pick up a 5th item---pro couponers call this filler:) You can pick up a low cost item, like a candy bar, so that you can maximize your savings.
Here is an example of what I did today: I bought a Gum Toothbrush for $2, and received a $2 Register Reward. Then I bought a Woman's 6 Blade Shaver-I used a $2 Register Reward, so I only paid $1.99, and I received a $3.99 Register Reward. Then I bought an Airwick Air Freshener, I had a $4 manufacturer coupon, and I used my $3.99 Register Reward from the shaver. I had to add a 49ct. candy bar, so that I could use the coupon and the Reward. So for $4.49 cents I had a toothbrush, a shaver, an air freshener and a candy bar, but :) after buying the air freshener, I received a $3 Register Reward, which brings my out of pocket down to $1.49 plus tax :) Not bad, huh!
Some people would not want to have 3 separate transactions, but trust me, the clerks at Walgreens are used to it. If I am going to have more than 2 transactions, I try to be polite and check out in the cosmetics or photo department. The clerks are just like us---they know how important saving money is.
I know it seems complicated, but trust me, once you get the hang of it---it's easy and worth it.
Today's Recipe: Nutty Scotchy Delights using Hallam's Peanut Butter on sale at Price Cutter.
6 oz. pkg butterscotch pieces/ 3/4 c. peanut butter/ 2c. salted peanuts
Melt pieces and peanut butter in double broiler. Add nuts and stir until blended. Drop by spoon on wax paper. Chill.
Remember, if you have any great tips to share, or have tried a recipe and liked it---let me know at booklady500@aol.com
Tight times can be made easier if we all help each other.
Here's to the beginning of another week of great savings!
Cindy
Here is an example of what I did today: I bought a Gum Toothbrush for $2, and received a $2 Register Reward. Then I bought a Woman's 6 Blade Shaver-I used a $2 Register Reward, so I only paid $1.99, and I received a $3.99 Register Reward. Then I bought an Airwick Air Freshener, I had a $4 manufacturer coupon, and I used my $3.99 Register Reward from the shaver. I had to add a 49ct. candy bar, so that I could use the coupon and the Reward. So for $4.49 cents I had a toothbrush, a shaver, an air freshener and a candy bar, but :) after buying the air freshener, I received a $3 Register Reward, which brings my out of pocket down to $1.49 plus tax :) Not bad, huh!
Some people would not want to have 3 separate transactions, but trust me, the clerks at Walgreens are used to it. If I am going to have more than 2 transactions, I try to be polite and check out in the cosmetics or photo department. The clerks are just like us---they know how important saving money is.
I know it seems complicated, but trust me, once you get the hang of it---it's easy and worth it.
Today's Recipe: Nutty Scotchy Delights using Hallam's Peanut Butter on sale at Price Cutter.
6 oz. pkg butterscotch pieces/ 3/4 c. peanut butter/ 2c. salted peanuts
Melt pieces and peanut butter in double broiler. Add nuts and stir until blended. Drop by spoon on wax paper. Chill.
Remember, if you have any great tips to share, or have tried a recipe and liked it---let me know at booklady500@aol.com
Tight times can be made easier if we all help each other.
Here's to the beginning of another week of great savings!
Cindy
The Coupons are Here! The Coupons are Here! :) Sunday: July 10th
For those of you who are old enough to remember :), today's blog title is a reference back to that Steve Martin movie, "The Jerk". Remember--"the phone books are here, the phone books are here". :)
Today's Coupons:
SUNDAY NEWS LEADER
Smart Source Insert
$1 off Who Nu Cookies (This is a new brand of cookie, that looks like an Oreo, but is supposed to be good for you.)
50 cts. off Lucky Charms
50 cts of Bugles
50 cts off Chex Mix
$1 off 2 boxes of a variety of General Mills cereals
75 cts off Fiber One 80
40 cts off 6 Yoplait yogurt/ 50 cts off 8
75 cts off 2 variety of Yoplait yogurt treats (like Go-Gurt)
$1 off Tostitos and Liter Pepsi product
Three $1 off Mentos coupons
$2 off Ball canning kit/$1 off accessory
$2 and $4 off Biotrue
Four-75 ct coupons off Smart Balance products/$1 off 1/$1.50 off 2
$1 off Purina Cat Chow
$2 off 6 cans/$2 off 4 lb. bag/ $4 off 15 lb. bag-Chef Michael's Dog Food
$3 off Bic Soleil disposable razors
$1 off Infusium
Two-$4 off Air Wick Air Freshener Starter Kits
50 cts. off Colgate Total/ 75 cts. off "Sensitive"
55 cts. off Shout
$1 off Raid
Red Plum Insert
50 cts. off Cheer/ 50 cts off Era/ 50 cts off Gain
Two- $1 off Fogers
$3 & $5 Logan's Road House Restaurant
75 cts. off Rhodes Rolls
4 coupons for Perkins Restaurant
KANSAS CITY STAR
**Same as News Leader
Who Nu Cookies
Lucky Charms/Bugles/Chex
Cheerios
Yoplait Yogurt products
Colgate Toothpaste
Mentos
Tostitos and Pepsi
Biotrue
Bic Soleil Razors
Smart Balance products
Infusium Shampoo
Ball Canning Products
Purina Cat Chow
Chef Michaels Dog Food
Rhodes Rolls
Folger's
Perkins
Cheer/Era/Gain
Logan's Road House
75 cts. off Ajax Dishwasher Detergent
$3 and $5 off LongHorn Steakhouse
$1 off Lime Away
$1 off Nicole nail polish by OPI
75 cts off Scotch Brite sponges
$2 off Raid Earth Options
50 cts off Damp Rid
Two-$1 off Waggin Good Dog Treats
6 Fazoli's coupons of variety of items
$1 off Nature Bounty Vitamins/$3 off Flex-a-min/$1 off Your Life
75 cts off 2 bags of M&M's
$1 off Hefty One Zip Bags
Two-$1 off Nine Lives Cat Food
70 cts.off 1/ $1.50 off 2/ $2.25 off 3
75 cts off Keebler Granola Fudge Bars
35 cts off 1/ 75cts off 2 pkgs Hillshire Lunch Meats
$1 off Jimmy Dean D-Lights Sandwich/ 55cts off 1 D-Lights Bowl
There you have it. I hope this list inspires you to buy 1 or more papers. Coupons are good for the economy. Use them :)
I buy my papers at the Wal-Green's on Battlefield and Campbell. They were already out of the Register Rewards teething gel and razors, and almost out of the toothbrushes and Infusium shampoo. They said they would be getting a truck on Friday.
Check back for Today's Recipe.
Have a great saving Sunday,
Cindy
Today's Coupons:
SUNDAY NEWS LEADER
Smart Source Insert
$1 off Who Nu Cookies (This is a new brand of cookie, that looks like an Oreo, but is supposed to be good for you.)
50 cts. off Lucky Charms
50 cts of Bugles
50 cts off Chex Mix
$1 off 2 boxes of a variety of General Mills cereals
75 cts off Fiber One 80
40 cts off 6 Yoplait yogurt/ 50 cts off 8
75 cts off 2 variety of Yoplait yogurt treats (like Go-Gurt)
$1 off Tostitos and Liter Pepsi product
Three $1 off Mentos coupons
$2 off Ball canning kit/$1 off accessory
$2 and $4 off Biotrue
Four-75 ct coupons off Smart Balance products/$1 off 1/$1.50 off 2
$1 off Purina Cat Chow
$2 off 6 cans/$2 off 4 lb. bag/ $4 off 15 lb. bag-Chef Michael's Dog Food
$3 off Bic Soleil disposable razors
$1 off Infusium
Two-$4 off Air Wick Air Freshener Starter Kits
50 cts. off Colgate Total/ 75 cts. off "Sensitive"
55 cts. off Shout
$1 off Raid
Red Plum Insert
50 cts. off Cheer/ 50 cts off Era/ 50 cts off Gain
Two- $1 off Fogers
$3 & $5 Logan's Road House Restaurant
75 cts. off Rhodes Rolls
4 coupons for Perkins Restaurant
KANSAS CITY STAR
**Same as News Leader
Who Nu Cookies
Lucky Charms/Bugles/Chex
Cheerios
Yoplait Yogurt products
Colgate Toothpaste
Mentos
Tostitos and Pepsi
Biotrue
Bic Soleil Razors
Smart Balance products
Infusium Shampoo
Ball Canning Products
Purina Cat Chow
Chef Michaels Dog Food
Rhodes Rolls
Folger's
Perkins
Cheer/Era/Gain
Logan's Road House
75 cts. off Ajax Dishwasher Detergent
$3 and $5 off LongHorn Steakhouse
$1 off Lime Away
$1 off Nicole nail polish by OPI
75 cts off Scotch Brite sponges
$2 off Raid Earth Options
50 cts off Damp Rid
Two-$1 off Waggin Good Dog Treats
6 Fazoli's coupons of variety of items
$1 off Nature Bounty Vitamins/$3 off Flex-a-min/$1 off Your Life
75 cts off 2 bags of M&M's
$1 off Hefty One Zip Bags
Two-$1 off Nine Lives Cat Food
70 cts.off 1/ $1.50 off 2/ $2.25 off 3
75 cts off Keebler Granola Fudge Bars
35 cts off 1/ 75cts off 2 pkgs Hillshire Lunch Meats
$1 off Jimmy Dean D-Lights Sandwich/ 55cts off 1 D-Lights Bowl
There you have it. I hope this list inspires you to buy 1 or more papers. Coupons are good for the economy. Use them :)
I buy my papers at the Wal-Green's on Battlefield and Campbell. They were already out of the Register Rewards teething gel and razors, and almost out of the toothbrushes and Infusium shampoo. They said they would be getting a truck on Friday.
Check back for Today's Recipe.
Have a great saving Sunday,
Cindy
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Strawberry Pie Saturday: July 9th
Today's Deal: This is a deal that most of you know about. McDonalds sells pies 2 for $1. You may not know, that they now have strawberry. I had one yesterday, and thought it was really good.
Penneys continues their Sidewalk Sale through Sunday. I heard one lady say today that she had done all of her Christmas shopping at the Sidewalk Sale. Now that's a deal :)
Today's Recipe: Berry Berry Good Pie
1 pkg. cream cheese/ Graham Cracker Crust/ 4c. strawberries/ 3/4c. blueberries/ 1 carton strawberry glaze
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Spread on bottom of pie crust. Fold the berries into the glaze, pour over cream cheese and chill until set.
Be sure and check back tomorrow for the Sunday coupon list. One reason I wanted to list the coupons is that the national coupon sites often list coupons which aren't in our inserts. It's also nice to be able to look back at my list to see if a certain coupon was in our paper that week.
Happy Saving Saturday,
Cindy
Penneys continues their Sidewalk Sale through Sunday. I heard one lady say today that she had done all of her Christmas shopping at the Sidewalk Sale. Now that's a deal :)
Today's Recipe: Berry Berry Good Pie
1 pkg. cream cheese/ Graham Cracker Crust/ 4c. strawberries/ 3/4c. blueberries/ 1 carton strawberry glaze
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Spread on bottom of pie crust. Fold the berries into the glaze, pour over cream cheese and chill until set.
Be sure and check back tomorrow for the Sunday coupon list. One reason I wanted to list the coupons is that the national coupon sites often list coupons which aren't in our inserts. It's also nice to be able to look back at my list to see if a certain coupon was in our paper that week.
Happy Saving Saturday,
Cindy
Friday, July 8, 2011
Never too rich/too thin--and you can never have too much :) Friday, July 8th
Today's Deal. This is a deal that I took advantage of yesterday, but it should be available through Saturday. At CVS, if you buy $30 of selected products, you get a $10 gas card. Since our CVS doesn't have a station that qualifies nearby, they are giving a $10 gift card to the store. There are many products on the list of items that count towards the $30 purchase. I try to get items that I will buy at some point anyway, and ones that I have a coupon for.
I bought 3 pkgs. of 16 double rolls of Charmin, which were $9.99 each. To get me over the $30 mark, I also purchased a bottle of Dawn for 99cts. I had 3-25ct coupons for each pkg of Charmin. After subtracting the coupons, the 99 cts for the Dawn, and the $10 gift card-----I only paid $6.41 per pkg. of Charmin.
I also scanned my CVS card at their magic coupon machine, and got a free candy bar to boot :)
I judge a good price by the Wal-Mart standard. At Wal-Mart-12 double rolls of Charmin were $7.57, so I was quite pleased with the CVS price. I know you are thinking, 48 rolls of toilet paper is a lot of toilet paper----but, I subscribe to the theory of "You can never be too rich, too thin, or have too much toilet paper." :)
Lots of great deals at the JCPenney sidewalk sale. I got my father a $90 jacket for his birthday, which is in Sept., for only $18, and they had baby sleepers for as low as 97cts.
Today's Recipe: Quick As a Wink Blueberry Pie, using blueberries on sale at Dillons.
Blueberries/honey/cornstarch/ready made pie crust
Simmer 2 cups blueberries w/ 4T. honey and 1 and 1/2T. cornstarch over low heat for 11 min. until berries are tender. Remove from heat and stir in 2 more cups of berries. Stir to cool. Spoon into crust and chill.
Have a great savings weekend,
Cindy
I bought 3 pkgs. of 16 double rolls of Charmin, which were $9.99 each. To get me over the $30 mark, I also purchased a bottle of Dawn for 99cts. I had 3-25ct coupons for each pkg of Charmin. After subtracting the coupons, the 99 cts for the Dawn, and the $10 gift card-----I only paid $6.41 per pkg. of Charmin.
I also scanned my CVS card at their magic coupon machine, and got a free candy bar to boot :)
I judge a good price by the Wal-Mart standard. At Wal-Mart-12 double rolls of Charmin were $7.57, so I was quite pleased with the CVS price. I know you are thinking, 48 rolls of toilet paper is a lot of toilet paper----but, I subscribe to the theory of "You can never be too rich, too thin, or have too much toilet paper." :)
Lots of great deals at the JCPenney sidewalk sale. I got my father a $90 jacket for his birthday, which is in Sept., for only $18, and they had baby sleepers for as low as 97cts.
Today's Recipe: Quick As a Wink Blueberry Pie, using blueberries on sale at Dillons.
Blueberries/honey/cornstarch/ready made pie crust
Simmer 2 cups blueberries w/ 4T. honey and 1 and 1/2T. cornstarch over low heat for 11 min. until berries are tender. Remove from heat and stir in 2 more cups of berries. Stir to cool. Spoon into crust and chill.
Have a great savings weekend,
Cindy
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Great Purses-Cheap :) Thursday: July 7th
Today's Deal: This is one that I took advantage of yesterday, quite by accident. I was returning a purse at JCPenneys, when a sales clerk walked by, and making conversation, she said----"That purse is cute. Why are you returning it?" I told her that when I got it home, it didn't have the kind of bottom that I liked. Then I mentioned that I had gotten the one I was carrying at Penneys too, and really liked it. She glanced at the one I was carrying, and said, "Oh we just marked those to $11.97." When I went and looked, they had one just like the one I had, except a different color. They also had a cute black one, with chains on the side for $4.97, that I thought my daughter would like, so I picked it up too.
If you are at the mall, and have time, I urge you to shop the Penneys clearance racks. You can find some bargains. I got a black turtleneck the other day for $1.97.
I was asked yesterday if I shopped everyday. I absolutely do not :) That's why some of my entries will say "took advantage of this yesterday". Then on some days, I may find 2 or 3 really great buys. The main thing is to keep your eyes open, and check my blog everyday:) for a heads up on what's out there. I won't post anything that you can't take advantage of too. That's why I'm blogging. The national blogs have deals that work somewhere, but not in Springfield.
I think it's important that in today's economy, we share our knowledge of saving money---and when possible share our resources too. I had several of the Kentucky Fried Chicken Buy1/Get 1 value meal free. That's 2 meals with drinks for $5. I knew I wouldn't use them all before they expired. So I shared with my co-workers. One girl said she was going out that night to use her coupon. I love to save money, and I love to help others save it too.
Today's Recipe: Western Round Up Dip, using Best Choice cheese, on sale at Harter House.
1 pkg. cream cheese/ 1 can chili (without beans)/ 3T. taco sauce/ 1c. grated cheddar cheese/ 1/2c. Mexican blend cheese.
Spread cream cheese in pie plate. Cover with chili, taco sauce/and cheese. Bake at 300 for 30 min.
Sharing the Savings,
Cindy
If you are at the mall, and have time, I urge you to shop the Penneys clearance racks. You can find some bargains. I got a black turtleneck the other day for $1.97.
I was asked yesterday if I shopped everyday. I absolutely do not :) That's why some of my entries will say "took advantage of this yesterday". Then on some days, I may find 2 or 3 really great buys. The main thing is to keep your eyes open, and check my blog everyday:) for a heads up on what's out there. I won't post anything that you can't take advantage of too. That's why I'm blogging. The national blogs have deals that work somewhere, but not in Springfield.
I think it's important that in today's economy, we share our knowledge of saving money---and when possible share our resources too. I had several of the Kentucky Fried Chicken Buy1/Get 1 value meal free. That's 2 meals with drinks for $5. I knew I wouldn't use them all before they expired. So I shared with my co-workers. One girl said she was going out that night to use her coupon. I love to save money, and I love to help others save it too.
Today's Recipe: Western Round Up Dip, using Best Choice cheese, on sale at Harter House.
1 pkg. cream cheese/ 1 can chili (without beans)/ 3T. taco sauce/ 1c. grated cheddar cheese/ 1/2c. Mexican blend cheese.
Spread cream cheese in pie plate. Cover with chili, taco sauce/and cheese. Bake at 300 for 30 min.
Sharing the Savings,
Cindy
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