Here is a great link to join - it supports the Utah Food Bank and you can get $10 of free burgers if you join today.
Here's the deal:
If you join Deals That Matter, you get $5 just for joining.
Then, if you buy the $5 for $10 at Buster Burger, it automatically applies the $5 credit and charges you $0 for this. Join today and start spreading goodness!
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
Other Grocery Deals 9/26 - 10/5
Fresh Market
Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup or Tomato Soup $.50 each
Find $.40/4 Q
Western Family Mandarin Oranges $.33 Each
Western Family 8oz Tomato Sauce $.20 each
Pineapple, Dole Premium .69/lb
Carl Buddig Meats, 9-10 oz. Tub Ham or Turkey Asst. 1.47
-$1/1 (active) coupons.com
Total =.47
Campbell's SpaghettiOs, 15 oz. Original(Case of 24 - $12.00) 50
-.50/2 (active) This Link
=.25 ea when you buy 2
Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup or Tomato Soup $.50 each
Find $.40/4 Q
Western Family Mandarin Oranges $.33 Each
Western Family 8oz Tomato Sauce $.20 each
Pineapple, Dole Premium .69/lb
Carl Buddig Meats, 9-10 oz. Tub Ham or Turkey Asst. 1.47
-$1/1 (active) coupons.com
Total =.47
Campbell's SpaghettiOs, 15 oz. Original(Case of 24 - $12.00) 50
-.50/2 (active) This Link
=.25 ea when you buy 2
Harmons
Broccoli or Cauliflower .58/lb
Beef - 80% Lean Ground Chuck, value packSaturday Only!Limit 2 packages $1.79/lb Saturday only
2 liter bottle $0.79
B1G1 FREE up to $1.59 when you purchase (1) 2 liter of 7UP, A and W, Canada Dry or Sunkist Soda, any flavor regular or diet (11-15-10) SS-9/19
2 for .79 (or $.34 each)
Winco
Yoplait Frozen Smoothie Mix $1.98-use $1/1 printable coupon= .98
Challenge Butter $2.48-use .55/1 printable coupon (coupons.com)= $1.93
Buddig Lunch Meat $2.78-use $1/1 printable coupon (smartsource.com)= $1.78
Hormel Pepperoni $1.55-use .55/2 printable coupon (coupons.com)= $1.28 each wyb 2
Kraft 2lb Block of Cheddar Cheese $3.98!-use $5/5 any Kraft products printable= as low as $2.98 each wyb 5
Darigold Sour Cream $1.38Use $.40/1 printable coupon= .98
Activia Yogurt $1.48Use $.75/1 printable coupon or $1/1 from 8/29 SS or 9/12 SS= as low as .48
Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese $1.48-use $5/5 printable= .48 each wyb 5
Mentos Gum .98-use .55/1 printable coupon (coupons.com)= .43
Trident Gum $1.12-use $1/3 from 9/12 SS= .79 each wyb 3
Ziploc Bags$1.86-$2.11+-use $1/2 coupon from 8/8 SS (expires 10/2) and 9/12 SS(expires 11/06)= as low as $1.36
Murphy’s Oil Soap $2.18-use .50/1 printable coupon= $1.68
Barilla Whole Grain Pasta .98- use $1/2 from 8/29 SS {regional}= .48
Kraft Salad Dressings $1.98-use .55/1 from SS-8/29 (expires 10/24/10)= $1.43
THANKS Fistful of Coupons
Reams
Pears $.59/lb
Act II Popcorn 3-pk = .99
-.75/1 (11-30-10) SS-9/26
= .24
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
FREE Cold Stone
Tomorrow, Sept 30th is the 9th Annual World’s Largest Ice Cream Social at Cold Stone Creamery from 5-8PM!
Try Kate’s Creation, sponsored by Make-A-Wish: a 3 oz serving of Caramel Apple Ice Cream mixed with Chocolate Shavings, Graham Cracker Pie Crust and Apple Pie Filling.
Try Kate’s Creation, sponsored by Make-A-Wish: a 3 oz serving of Caramel Apple Ice Cream mixed with Chocolate Shavings, Graham Cracker Pie Crust and Apple Pie Filling.
While you’re there, you can make a donation to the Make-A-Wish foundation- such a worthy cause! Donations are optional.
Macey's Savings for 9/26 - 10/2
Campbells Spaghettios, 15 oz. Case of 24 – $11.28 $0.48
-.40/2 (10-31-10) SS-8/29
Final Price = .28 ea
Buddig 9-10z Tub of Deli Meat $1.47
Use the $1.00 off Buddig Coupon
Total cost $.47!!
Western Family Brown or Powdered Sugar 32 oz $.98
Western Family 15 Ct. Paper Towels $5.98! (That's $.40 per roll!)
Western Family Advantage 36 Roll Toilet Paper $5.98 ( That's $.16 a roll!)
Campbells Cream Soup, 10.75 oz. Chicken or Mushroom Case of 48 – $32.16 $0.68
Campbells Taste Sensations Soups any great for cooking soups $1.50/3
.40/4 (11-15-10) SS-9/12
Final Price = .18 ea or $.58 each
Augason Farms Wheat, 45 lb. Hard Red or White $12.98
Blue Chip Rolled Oats, 50 lb. bag regular or quick $15.98
Blue Ribbon White Rice, 20 lb. long grain $5.98
7UP or A and W Products, 2 liter bottle $0.99
B1G1 up to $1.59 when you purchase (1) 2 liter of 7UP, A and W, Canada Dry or Sunkist Soda, any flavor regular or diet (11-15-10) SS-9/19
= 2 for .99
Tomatoes, large .69/lb
Carl Buddig Meats, 9-10 oz. tub ham or turkey $1.47
Buddig Meats, any original tub $1/1 (active) coupons.com- Print Twice
$0.47
Western Family Premium Drinking Water, 24 pk. half liter bottles $2.28
EZ Wheat, 50 lb. bag Hard White or Red $14.49
Garden Club Corn Syrup, 32 oz.Case of 12 - $20.28
$0.48 each
Western Family Chunk Light Tuna, 5 oz.Case of 48 - $18.72
$0.39 each
Western Family Tomato Sauce, 8 oz.Case of 48 - $10.56
$0.22 each
THANKS Cuckoo For Coupon Deals & Grocery Smarts
-.40/2 (10-31-10) SS-8/29
Final Price = .28 ea
Buddig 9-10z Tub of Deli Meat $1.47
Use the $1.00 off Buddig Coupon
Total cost $.47!!
Western Family Brown or Powdered Sugar 32 oz $.98
Western Family 15 Ct. Paper Towels $5.98! (That's $.40 per roll!)
Western Family Advantage 36 Roll Toilet Paper $5.98 ( That's $.16 a roll!)
Campbells Cream Soup, 10.75 oz. Chicken or Mushroom Case of 48 – $32.16 $0.68
Campbells Taste Sensations Soups any great for cooking soups $1.50/3
.40/4 (11-15-10) SS-9/12
Final Price = .18 ea or $.58 each
Augason Farms Wheat, 45 lb. Hard Red or White $12.98
Blue Chip Rolled Oats, 50 lb. bag regular or quick $15.98
Blue Ribbon White Rice, 20 lb. long grain $5.98
7UP or A and W Products, 2 liter bottle $0.99
B1G1 up to $1.59 when you purchase (1) 2 liter of 7UP, A and W, Canada Dry or Sunkist Soda, any flavor regular or diet (11-15-10) SS-9/19
= 2 for .99
Tomatoes, large .69/lb
Carl Buddig Meats, 9-10 oz. tub ham or turkey $1.47
Buddig Meats, any original tub $1/1 (active) coupons.com- Print Twice
$0.47
Western Family Premium Drinking Water, 24 pk. half liter bottles $2.28
EZ Wheat, 50 lb. bag Hard White or Red $14.49
Garden Club Corn Syrup, 32 oz.Case of 12 - $20.28
$0.48 each
Western Family Chunk Light Tuna, 5 oz.Case of 48 - $18.72
$0.39 each
Western Family Tomato Sauce, 8 oz.Case of 48 - $10.56
$0.22 each
THANKS Cuckoo For Coupon Deals & Grocery Smarts
Fun Free Fall Activities
This is an article from Savvy Spending about some fun ideas to do this fall. Try some of these and add some of your own favorites.
1) Go apple picking! Visit an apple orchard and pick some apples. Then you can use these to make a whole bunch of yummy treats:
Apple Crisps
Core apples (and peel if you desire) and cut into thin slices. Place them on a baking sheet and cook at 250 degrees for one hour. They'll be a little bit crunchy and a little bit chewy- a mix between dried fruit and a fruit snack!
Apple pie: You'll need:
2 9-inch pie crusts (one for the top crust, one for the bottom crust)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash of salt
2 tablespoons butter
6 cups thinly sliced and cored apple
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and salt. Stir in the apples.
3. Place into pie crust, dot with butter. Cover with top crust, and slit evenly to let steam escape. Seal the top crust to the bottom by pinching the edges together.
3. Cover edge of the crust with a three inch strip of aluminum foil.
4. Bake 40-50 minutes, until crust is brown and juice begins to bubble through top.
Caramel Apples: Place 6 apples in the fridge overnight. Push craft sticks into the tops. You'll need to melt 1 package (14 oz) of individually wrapped caramels with 2 Tablespoons Milk in the microwave. Heat in the microwave for 2 minutes, stirring once. Allow to cool a bit. Then, dip and twirl the apples in the caramel sauce until coated. You can also top with nuts, Oreos pieces, sprinkles, graham cracker pieces, etc. Place on wax paper or buttered baking sheet to set. You could also place them back in the fridge to set.
2) Go on a hike: Visit a local state park or your city's walking trail. Look for pinecones to use to make a craft- you can turn them into Christmas ornaments with a little glitter glue or place in a large bowl for a pretty display.
3) Rake the leaves and play: You can have a jumping contest (parents- you can play too!) and then use the leaves to make your own scarecrow! Use an old shirt, sweats, pantyhose for the face, and stick for arms, and a hat to create your own lawn decor!
4) Have a picnic and game night: Now that it isn't as hot, take dinner outside and enjoy the cooler weather. Pack a picnic dinner and bring a game with you- frisbee, a board game, charades, etc.
5) Make Leaf Art: Go for a walk and find some colorful leaves. Then turn them into artwork you can display in your house. Go here to read how to do this.
6) Go the the Cider Mill: We have a few in our area, but our favorite has free admission, a free small petting farm, and lots of photo ops. You can pay a small price for a wagon ride, but this is a great way to spend some time outside with your family.
7) Have a bonfire: This may be your last chance until next summer. Roast hot dogs and s'mores over the fire. If you don't have a fire pit, ask a friend who does if you can use theirs (and share the goodies with them.)
8) Visit your neighbors. I love to bake in the fall, and most of my favorite recipes make more than enough for us. Make a big batch of banana bread, pumpkin muffins, or lasagna, and take some to your neighbors. If you're like me, you won't see as much of them in the winter as you did in the summer!You could also visit the elderly at a nursing home or some shut in's from your church.
9) Go to a game: Now that school is back in session, go see a local high school football game, soccer match, or volleyball game. Root for your home team and then treat yourself to some yummy hot chocolate after the game!
10) Squeeze in some summer fun: Did you not get something checked off your summer "things to do" list? A trip to the zoo would be less crowded now. Some museums offer discounted rates on certain days. Your local Parks and Rec department probably offers some neat classes or fall events for free or cheap. If you never made it to the beach, you could still go in the fall. The weather may be too cool to swim, but you can collect shells and build castles. Ask your family what one thing they wished you had done over the summer and try to get it done this fall!
What are your ideas for frugal fun fall family activities?
1) Go apple picking! Visit an apple orchard and pick some apples. Then you can use these to make a whole bunch of yummy treats:
Apple Crisps
Core apples (and peel if you desire) and cut into thin slices. Place them on a baking sheet and cook at 250 degrees for one hour. They'll be a little bit crunchy and a little bit chewy- a mix between dried fruit and a fruit snack!
Apple pie: You'll need:
2 9-inch pie crusts (one for the top crust, one for the bottom crust)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash of salt
2 tablespoons butter
6 cups thinly sliced and cored apple
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and salt. Stir in the apples.
3. Place into pie crust, dot with butter. Cover with top crust, and slit evenly to let steam escape. Seal the top crust to the bottom by pinching the edges together.
3. Cover edge of the crust with a three inch strip of aluminum foil.
4. Bake 40-50 minutes, until crust is brown and juice begins to bubble through top.
Caramel Apples: Place 6 apples in the fridge overnight. Push craft sticks into the tops. You'll need to melt 1 package (14 oz) of individually wrapped caramels with 2 Tablespoons Milk in the microwave. Heat in the microwave for 2 minutes, stirring once. Allow to cool a bit. Then, dip and twirl the apples in the caramel sauce until coated. You can also top with nuts, Oreos pieces, sprinkles, graham cracker pieces, etc. Place on wax paper or buttered baking sheet to set. You could also place them back in the fridge to set.
2) Go on a hike: Visit a local state park or your city's walking trail. Look for pinecones to use to make a craft- you can turn them into Christmas ornaments with a little glitter glue or place in a large bowl for a pretty display.
3) Rake the leaves and play: You can have a jumping contest (parents- you can play too!) and then use the leaves to make your own scarecrow! Use an old shirt, sweats, pantyhose for the face, and stick for arms, and a hat to create your own lawn decor!
4) Have a picnic and game night: Now that it isn't as hot, take dinner outside and enjoy the cooler weather. Pack a picnic dinner and bring a game with you- frisbee, a board game, charades, etc.
5) Make Leaf Art: Go for a walk and find some colorful leaves. Then turn them into artwork you can display in your house. Go here to read how to do this.
6) Go the the Cider Mill: We have a few in our area, but our favorite has free admission, a free small petting farm, and lots of photo ops. You can pay a small price for a wagon ride, but this is a great way to spend some time outside with your family.
7) Have a bonfire: This may be your last chance until next summer. Roast hot dogs and s'mores over the fire. If you don't have a fire pit, ask a friend who does if you can use theirs (and share the goodies with them.)
8) Visit your neighbors. I love to bake in the fall, and most of my favorite recipes make more than enough for us. Make a big batch of banana bread, pumpkin muffins, or lasagna, and take some to your neighbors. If you're like me, you won't see as much of them in the winter as you did in the summer!You could also visit the elderly at a nursing home or some shut in's from your church.
9) Go to a game: Now that school is back in session, go see a local high school football game, soccer match, or volleyball game. Root for your home team and then treat yourself to some yummy hot chocolate after the game!
10) Squeeze in some summer fun: Did you not get something checked off your summer "things to do" list? A trip to the zoo would be less crowded now. Some museums offer discounted rates on certain days. Your local Parks and Rec department probably offers some neat classes or fall events for free or cheap. If you never made it to the beach, you could still go in the fall. The weather may be too cool to swim, but you can collect shells and build castles. Ask your family what one thing they wished you had done over the summer and try to get it done this fall!
What are your ideas for frugal fun fall family activities?
Target's Best Deals (9/26-10/2)
Target has Access Flosser on Price Cut for $1.99.
-$.75 or $1.50/2 Target coupon
-$1 manufacturer coupons,
= $0.24 each
Purchase 1 Automatic Shower Cleaning Starter Kit and 1 Refill $12.99 and $3.99
Use the Buy 1 Get 1 Free Automatic Shower Coupon/Refill Coupon from the 09-26-10 SS
Use the $5.00 off Automatic Shower Coupon
PLUS, use the Free $5.00 Target Automatic Shower Coupon from the 09-26-10 SS
You pay $7.99, but you will get a $5.00 Target Gift Card at Checkout!
Total cost $2.99 for all of it!**You can use all 3 coupons.
The FREE Coupon is for the Refill, the $5.00 off is for the Automatic Shower Starter Kit and you can always stack with a Target Coupon!
M&M’s Halloween candy 12.6 oz 2/$5
Kraft Ranch Salad Dressing, 16-oz. $1.53 (price cut through 10/9)
Use $0.55/1 Kraft Dressing 8/29/2010 SS Insert (did not come to all areas)
Stack with $0.50/1 Target coupon
Final price $0.48 after coupon
Glade Tough Odor Solutions Carpet & Room $1.99
Use the $1/1 Glade Tough Odor Solutions item Target Coupons
Plus, use the new $1/1 coupon
Final price FREE
Shout Trigger 22 oz $2.24
Use the $1/1 Shout Laundry Stain Remover Target store coupon
Plus, use the $0.55/1 coupon from the SS 9/26
Final price only $0.69
Hershey’s Kisses Special Dark 12 oz Bag $2.50
Use the $1/1 Hershey’s Kisses Target store coupon
Plus, stack with the $1/1 Hershey’s Special Dark Kisses coupon SS 9/19
Final price only $0.50
GE Reveal Light Bulbs 4 pk $2
Use the $1.50/1 GE Light Bulb Reveal or CFL Target Store coupon
Final price $0.50
Thanks A Thrifty Mom & Cuckoo for Coupon Deals & Dixie Coupon Chicks & Freebies2Deals
-$.75 or $1.50/2 Target coupon
-$1 manufacturer coupons,
= $0.24 each
Purchase 1 Automatic Shower Cleaning Starter Kit and 1 Refill $12.99 and $3.99
Use the Buy 1 Get 1 Free Automatic Shower Coupon/Refill Coupon from the 09-26-10 SS
Use the $5.00 off Automatic Shower Coupon
PLUS, use the Free $5.00 Target Automatic Shower Coupon from the 09-26-10 SS
You pay $7.99, but you will get a $5.00 Target Gift Card at Checkout!
Total cost $2.99 for all of it!**You can use all 3 coupons.
The FREE Coupon is for the Refill, the $5.00 off is for the Automatic Shower Starter Kit and you can always stack with a Target Coupon!
M&M’s Halloween candy 12.6 oz 2/$5
Hello Kitty Band-Aid's (travel size) $0.97 Use the $3.00 off three Johnson & Johnson Products Coupon from the 8-1-10 SS (Expires 11-30) Total Cost FREE!
Clean & Clear Morning Burst (Travel Size) $.97Use the $1.00 off any Clean & Clear Coupon from the 8-1-10 SSTotal Cost FREE!
Play-Doh 4pk $1.00
Halloween Candy 2 for $5.00Use the $1.00 off two M&M's Bagged Candy Target Couponplus two $.50 off M&M Coupon from the 8-29-10 RPTotal Cost $1.50 each
Johnson and Johnson First Aid To Go $0.97Use the $3.00 off three Johnson & Johnson Products Coupon from the 8-1-10 SS (Expires 11-30)Total Cost FREE!
Tide Travel Size Detergent $.97Use the $1.00 off any Tide Detergent Coupon from the 8-29-10 PGTotal Cost FREE!
Use the $1/2 M&M’s Bagged Candy target store coupon
Plus, use the $1/2 coupon RP 8/29
Final price $1.50 each
3 2-pk Olay Body Wash $4.99 -$1.50/1 Olay Body Wash coupon from October's P&G -$5 Target GC =$.91 each
Buy 3 select Venus, Gillette SatinCare, Olay or Secret items, Receive $5 Target Gift Card
valid through October 16th
Venus Embrace Razor, 1 ct $4.99
-$2.00/1 Venus Embrace or Breeze Refillable Razor or Venus Bikini Kit from PG 9/26
-$2.00/1 Venus Embrace or Breeze Family systems Razor of Venus Bikini Kit from PG 8/29
Gillette Satin Care Value Pack $4.99 (Two full size & One Travel size)
Olay Body Wash Bonus Packs $4.99
One Olay Body Wash, 12 oz & One Olay Quench & Age Defying, 8.4 oz
-$1.50/1 Olay Bar, Body Wash, In-Shower Body Lotion or Hand & Body Lotion from PG 9/26
-$1.00/1 Olay Body Wash or Hand and Body Lotion, any from PG 8/29
Kraft Ranch Salad Dressing, 16-oz. $1.53 (price cut through 10/9)
Use $0.55/1 Kraft Dressing 8/29/2010 SS Insert (did not come to all areas)
Stack with $0.50/1 Target coupon
Final price $0.48 after coupon
Kraft cheese 7- or 8-oz. blocks or shredded in assorted varieties. $2
Use $1/2 Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese 9/26/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/7/2010)
orUse $5/5 Kraft Cheese or Dairy Products
= as low as $1 each after coupon
Bounce 120-ct. sheets 2/$9
-$0.20/1 Bounce 8/29/2010 P&G Insert (exp 9/30/2010)
-$0.75/1 Bounce or Downy Fabric Softener TARGET coupon Target Fall Savings Mailer
= as low as $3.55 after stacked coupons
Reach Dental Floss $0.97
Use the $1/1 coupon
Final price FREE
Huggies Baby Wipes Tubs 64-72 ct $1.99
Use 3 $0.75/1 Target store coupons
Plus, use the $2.50/3 Huggies Wipes 64 ct or Larger couponF
inal price $0.41 per pack!
Pledge Multi-Surface 360 DusterStarter Kit $2.84
Use 2 $1/1 Pledge Multi Surface Cleaning Item Target store coupon
Plus, use the $2/2 coupon SS 9/26
Final price $0.84 each
Glade Tough Odor Solutions Carpet & Room $1.99
Use the $1/1 Glade Tough Odor Solutions item Target Coupons
Plus, use the new $1/1 coupon
Final price FREE
Shout Trigger 22 oz $2.24
Use the $1/1 Shout Laundry Stain Remover Target store coupon
Plus, use the $0.55/1 coupon from the SS 9/26
Final price only $0.69
Hershey’s Kisses Special Dark 12 oz Bag $2.50
Use the $1/1 Hershey’s Kisses Target store coupon
Plus, stack with the $1/1 Hershey’s Special Dark Kisses coupon SS 9/19
Final price only $0.50
GE Reveal Light Bulbs 4 pk $2
Use the $1.50/1 GE Light Bulb Reveal or CFL Target Store coupon
Final price $0.50
Thanks A Thrifty Mom & Cuckoo for Coupon Deals & Dixie Coupon Chicks & Freebies2Deals
Smith's Savings Plan - 9/29 - 10/5
Apples, Gala, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious $0.69/lb
Dannon Activia $1.88
-$1/1 SS 9/12
- OR $0.75/1 printable
= $0.88-$1.13
Dannon Danimals Smoothie, 6 ct $1.88
-$1/1 SS 9/12
=$0.88
Kraft Cheese, shredded or bars, 7-8 oz $1.99
- $5/5 printable
-$1/2 SS 9/26
= $0.99-$1.49 each
Kroger Cottage Cheese, 16 oz $1.00
Kroger Sour Cream, 16 oz $1.00
7up Soft Drinks, 2 liter $1.00
Use B1G1 FREE SS 9/19
= $0.50 each
Campbell's Cream of Mushroom and Cream of Chicken Soup $1.00
Double Rewards Points
Use $1.50/3 printable
Final price $0.50 each
Kroger Tortilla Chips, 10 oz $1.0
Use $0.25/1 STORE COUPON, Kroger Stores Card Load
Final price $0.75
Nabisco Snack Saks, 5.5-8 oz $1.00
Use $1/2 SS 9/26
Final price $0.50 each
Smiths Buns, Sandwich or Hot Dog, 8 ct $1.00
Use $0.20/1 STORE COUPON, Kroger Stores Card Load
Final price $0.80
Pillsbury Refrigerated Products:Buy 6 or more participating Pillsbury products, get a $3.00 Catalina valid toward your NEXT shopping order. Expires 10/3/10
Limit one $3 voucher per transaction.
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, 8 ct $1.67/$1.17
Use $0.50/2 printable
orUse $0.50/2 STORE COUPON, Kroger Stores Card Loado
rUse $0.40/2
Final price $0.92-$0.97 each
Thanks Dixie Coupon Chicks
Dannon Activia $1.88
-$1/1 SS 9/12
- OR $0.75/1 printable
= $0.88-$1.13
Dannon Danimals Smoothie, 6 ct $1.88
-$1/1 SS 9/12
=$0.88
Kraft Cheese, shredded or bars, 7-8 oz $1.99
- $5/5 printable
-$1/2 SS 9/26
= $0.99-$1.49 each
Kroger Cottage Cheese, 16 oz $1.00
Kroger Sour Cream, 16 oz $1.00
7up Soft Drinks, 2 liter $1.00
Use B1G1 FREE SS 9/19
= $0.50 each
Campbell's Cream of Mushroom and Cream of Chicken Soup $1.00
Double Rewards Points
Use $1.50/3 printable
Final price $0.50 each
Kroger Tortilla Chips, 10 oz $1.0
Use $0.25/1 STORE COUPON, Kroger Stores Card Load
Final price $0.75
Nabisco Snack Saks, 5.5-8 oz $1.00
Use $1/2 SS 9/26
Final price $0.50 each
Smiths Buns, Sandwich or Hot Dog, 8 ct $1.00
Use $0.20/1 STORE COUPON, Kroger Stores Card Load
Final price $0.80
Pillsbury Refrigerated Products:Buy 6 or more participating Pillsbury products, get a $3.00 Catalina valid toward your NEXT shopping order. Expires 10/3/10
Limit one $3 voucher per transaction.
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, 8 ct $1.67/$1.17
Use $0.50/2 printable
orUse $0.50/2 STORE COUPON, Kroger Stores Card Loado
rUse $0.40/2
Final price $0.92-$0.97 each
Thanks Dixie Coupon Chicks
Rite Aid Savings 9/26 - 10/2
Buy (2) Mom’s Best Quick Oats Canister 16 oz. 49¢ on clearance(1)
– 75¢/1 printable
- $1/2 +UP REWARD
= FREE Plus 77¢ overage
Buy (2) Mom’s Best Quick Oats Packets 15 ct 74¢ on clearance(1)
– 75¢/1 printable- $1/2 +UP REWARD
= FREE Plus 77¢ overage
Remember: Clearance Prices may vary
Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste $3.49
use the $1.00 coupon from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
Get $2.50 Up Reward
Total: FREE after Up Reward!!
Crest Toothpaste, 3D Rinse, or Oral B Cross Action Manual Toothbrush or Floss Picks $2.99
use $1/1 Crest Toothpaste from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
BOGO Oral B Cross Action from 9/26 P&G
$1/1 Oral B Cross Action from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
$1/1 Oral B Floss Picks from 9/26 P&G
Get $2 Up
Total: (2) Oral B Cross Action for FREE or FREE Toothpaste or FREE Floss Picks
Oral B Cross-action toothbrush $2.99, get $2 +UP reward
- use .75/1 from 8/29 PG (hurry, expires 9/30)
+ use BOGO from 9/26 PG
= as low as .12 each!
Dawn Hand Renewal: $.99
use the $1/1 from Home Made Simple coupon booklet
Total: FREE!!
Dawn Dish Liquid: $.88
use the $.25/1 from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
Total: $.74
Crest Twin Pack Toothpaste, Pro Health Rinse, 3D White Rinse, Oral B Pulsar Toothbrush $4.99
$2/1 Crest Rinse from 9/26 P&G
$1/1 Crest Toothpaste from 9/26 P&G
$1/1 Oral B from 9/26 P&G
Get $3 Up
Total: as low as FREE after Up Reward
Hershey’s or M&M Mars Fun or Snack Size Candy 3/$7.50
$1/3 from 9/26 Red Plum
Get $1.50 Up wyb 3
Total: $1.67 each after Up Reward
Gillette: All Venus or Satin Care Shaving ProductsSale: BOGO 50% off
$2/1 Venus Disposable 2 or 3 ct + others from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
$3/1 Venus Disposable 6 ct. + others from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
$2/1 Venus Embrace or Breeze Refillable Razor or Venus Bikini Kit from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
**Qualifies for $10 Up Reward wyb $30 of participating P&G products.
Tide Laundry Detergent 5.99
$1/1 from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
Total: $4.99
**Qualifies for $10 Up Reward wyb $30 of participating P&G products.
– 75¢/1 printable
- $1/2 +UP REWARD
= FREE Plus 77¢ overage
Buy (2) Mom’s Best Quick Oats Packets 15 ct 74¢ on clearance(1)
– 75¢/1 printable- $1/2 +UP REWARD
= FREE Plus 77¢ overage
Remember: Clearance Prices may vary
Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste $3.49
use the $1.00 coupon from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
Get $2.50 Up Reward
Total: FREE after Up Reward!!
Crest Toothpaste, 3D Rinse, or Oral B Cross Action Manual Toothbrush or Floss Picks $2.99
use $1/1 Crest Toothpaste from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
BOGO Oral B Cross Action from 9/26 P&G
$1/1 Oral B Cross Action from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
$1/1 Oral B Floss Picks from 9/26 P&G
Get $2 Up
Total: (2) Oral B Cross Action for FREE or FREE Toothpaste or FREE Floss Picks
Oral B Cross-action toothbrush $2.99, get $2 +UP reward
- use .75/1 from 8/29 PG (hurry, expires 9/30)
+ use BOGO from 9/26 PG
= as low as .12 each!
Dawn Hand Renewal: $.99
use the $1/1 from Home Made Simple coupon booklet
Total: FREE!!
Dawn Dish Liquid: $.88
use the $.25/1 from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
Total: $.74
Crest Twin Pack Toothpaste, Pro Health Rinse, 3D White Rinse, Oral B Pulsar Toothbrush $4.99
$2/1 Crest Rinse from 9/26 P&G
$1/1 Crest Toothpaste from 9/26 P&G
$1/1 Oral B from 9/26 P&G
Get $3 Up
Total: as low as FREE after Up Reward
Hershey’s or M&M Mars Fun or Snack Size Candy 3/$7.50
$1/3 from 9/26 Red Plum
Get $1.50 Up wyb 3
Total: $1.67 each after Up Reward
Gillette: All Venus or Satin Care Shaving ProductsSale: BOGO 50% off
$2/1 Venus Disposable 2 or 3 ct + others from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
$3/1 Venus Disposable 6 ct. + others from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
$2/1 Venus Embrace or Breeze Refillable Razor or Venus Bikini Kit from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
**Qualifies for $10 Up Reward wyb $30 of participating P&G products.
Tide Laundry Detergent 5.99
$1/1 from 8/29 or 9/26 P&G
Total: $4.99
**Qualifies for $10 Up Reward wyb $30 of participating P&G products.
Broccoli-Veggie Soup
4-5 cups peeled, cubed potatoes $.25
2 cups peeled, cubed carrots free from garden
1-2 cups chopped celery $.10 (from dry storage - dried celery)
1 cup finely chopped onion $.33
2 tsp salt $.01
3 cups water
1/4 - 1/2 cup olive oil $1
1 1/2 - 2 cups flour $.25
3-4 cups milk $.40
6 tsp chicken bouillon $.25
1 Tbsp dry mustard $.10
1/2 tsp pepper $.01
1 lb Velveeta Lite Cheese (add in chunks to melt better) - STRETCHER SUBSTITUTE - I only use 1/2 pkg of Mac & Cheese when I make the Kraft kind for my kids and save the rest - I put in the other 1/2 pkg here and saved $5-8 on cheese!!! (and got the Mac & cheese for 33 cents- so tops - this cost about $.10)
10 oz pkg Broccoli or 2 1/2 cups from GARDEN!
Simmer ingredients from vegetables to water together until veggies are tender.
In a smaller pan, make a white sauce by blending oil & flour together, add milk and heat to boiling, then add bouillion, mustard, pepper & cheese. Once smooth, add to veggies. Add broccoli and cook 5 more minutes. Serve with bread & salad.
TOTAL COST: $2.80 (and makes 2 meals) = so for 1 meal = $1.40
2 cups peeled, cubed carrots free from garden
1-2 cups chopped celery $.10 (from dry storage - dried celery)
1 cup finely chopped onion $.33
2 tsp salt $.01
3 cups water
1/4 - 1/2 cup olive oil $1
1 1/2 - 2 cups flour $.25
3-4 cups milk $.40
6 tsp chicken bouillon $.25
1 Tbsp dry mustard $.10
1/2 tsp pepper $.01
1 lb Velveeta Lite Cheese (add in chunks to melt better) - STRETCHER SUBSTITUTE - I only use 1/2 pkg of Mac & Cheese when I make the Kraft kind for my kids and save the rest - I put in the other 1/2 pkg here and saved $5-8 on cheese!!! (and got the Mac & cheese for 33 cents- so tops - this cost about $.10)
10 oz pkg Broccoli or 2 1/2 cups from GARDEN!
Simmer ingredients from vegetables to water together until veggies are tender.
In a smaller pan, make a white sauce by blending oil & flour together, add milk and heat to boiling, then add bouillion, mustard, pepper & cheese. Once smooth, add to veggies. Add broccoli and cook 5 more minutes. Serve with bread & salad.
TOTAL COST: $2.80 (and makes 2 meals) = so for 1 meal = $1.40
Menu Plan
It's been a while since I've had a menu plan - sorry - life is C-C-Crazy!
Monday, September 27th
Breakfast: Yogurt & Granola ($1)
Snack: Leftover muffins ($.25)
Lunch: Applebees to celebrate ($25 gift card) = $7 for 4 after tip, etc.
Dinner: Hawaiian Haystacks with seaweed - DELICIOUS! $2
Tuesday, September 28th
Breakfast: Waffles, Bananas & Strawberries ($1) I love my garden for strawberries!
Snacks: Bananas/Pretzels ($.25)
Lunch: PB&J, Garden Beans, Bottled Pears ($1)
Dinner: Broccoli-Veggie Soup (again much from the garden) & Zucchini Pizza ($2)
Wednesday, September 29th
Breakfast: Cereal $1.50
Snack: Pears/Muffins (leftovers) ($.15)
Lunch: Cheese Sandwiches (school=PB&J), Beans, & Applesauce = $.50
Snack: Popcorn ($.10)
Dinner: Cafe Rio ($2)
Thursday, September 30th
Breakfast: Oatmeal & Raisins ($.35) (oatmeal is 2 cents per serving for my 50 lb bag at Macey's that I bought last week - that's quite the deal, I'd say!)
Snack: Pretzels ($.25)
Lunch: Tuna Fish, Garden Carrots, Peaches ($.50)
Snack: Jello Jigglers ($1)
Dinner: White Chicken Chili leftovers ($2)
Friday, OCTOBER 1st
Breakfast: Smoothies & Muffins ($1.50)
Snack: Jello leftovers
Lunch: PB&J, Carrots, Applesauce ($.50)
Snack: Pudding or Muffins ($.50)
Dinner: Pizza & Salad ($2.50)
Saturday, October 2nd - LDS General Conference at MTN Standard Time 10am-Noon, 2pm-4pm - can be viewed online at http://lds.org/broadcast/gc/1,5161,9199,00.html
Breakfast: Pancakes & Eggs ($1.50)
Snack: Popcorn, 7-layer dip, & cookies
Lunch: Tomato Sandwiches, Peaches ($1)
Dinner: Hamburgers, etc. ($5)
Sunday, October 3rd - LDS General Conference at MTN Standard Time 10am-Noon, 2pm-4pm - can be viewed online at http://lds.org/broadcast/gc/1,5161,9199,00.html
Breakfast: Ebleskievers ($1)
Snacks: Leftovers from yesterday
Lunch: Quesadillas & Fruit ($2)
Dinner: BBQ Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, Beans, Jello Salad ($5)
Dessert: Apple Something ($1)
TOTAL COST = $45 (with a meal out and 2 get-togethers!)
Monday, September 27th
Breakfast: Yogurt & Granola ($1)
Snack: Leftover muffins ($.25)
Lunch: Applebees to celebrate ($25 gift card) = $7 for 4 after tip, etc.
Dinner: Hawaiian Haystacks with seaweed - DELICIOUS! $2
Tuesday, September 28th
Breakfast: Waffles, Bananas & Strawberries ($1) I love my garden for strawberries!
Snacks: Bananas/Pretzels ($.25)
Lunch: PB&J, Garden Beans, Bottled Pears ($1)
Dinner: Broccoli-Veggie Soup (again much from the garden) & Zucchini Pizza ($2)
Wednesday, September 29th
Breakfast: Cereal $1.50
Snack: Pears/Muffins (leftovers) ($.15)
Lunch: Cheese Sandwiches (school=PB&J), Beans, & Applesauce = $.50
Snack: Popcorn ($.10)
Dinner: Cafe Rio ($2)
Thursday, September 30th
Breakfast: Oatmeal & Raisins ($.35) (oatmeal is 2 cents per serving for my 50 lb bag at Macey's that I bought last week - that's quite the deal, I'd say!)
Snack: Pretzels ($.25)
Lunch: Tuna Fish, Garden Carrots, Peaches ($.50)
Snack: Jello Jigglers ($1)
Dinner: White Chicken Chili leftovers ($2)
Friday, OCTOBER 1st
Breakfast: Smoothies & Muffins ($1.50)
Snack: Jello leftovers
Lunch: PB&J, Carrots, Applesauce ($.50)
Snack: Pudding or Muffins ($.50)
Dinner: Pizza & Salad ($2.50)
Saturday, October 2nd - LDS General Conference at MTN Standard Time 10am-Noon, 2pm-4pm - can be viewed online at http://lds.org/broadcast/gc/1,5161,9199,00.html
Breakfast: Pancakes & Eggs ($1.50)
Snack: Popcorn, 7-layer dip, & cookies
Lunch: Tomato Sandwiches, Peaches ($1)
Dinner: Hamburgers, etc. ($5)
Sunday, October 3rd - LDS General Conference at MTN Standard Time 10am-Noon, 2pm-4pm - can be viewed online at http://lds.org/broadcast/gc/1,5161,9199,00.html
Breakfast: Ebleskievers ($1)
Snacks: Leftovers from yesterday
Lunch: Quesadillas & Fruit ($2)
Dinner: BBQ Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, Beans, Jello Salad ($5)
Dessert: Apple Something ($1)
TOTAL COST = $45 (with a meal out and 2 get-togethers!)
Walgreen's Savings Plan
ThermaCare Heat Wrap Single Neck, Shoulder or Wrist $2.49
-$1.50 RR
-$1/1 printable
=FREE
Tilex (32 oz) $3.00 (2/$5)
-$2.00 RR wyb 2
-$1/1 printable
=$1.00 each or $.50 each if it is 2/$5
Buy two Clorox Wipes $2.50
Use two $1.00/1 – Clorox Disinfecting Wipes – (facebook.com)
Pay: $3.00, Receive $4.00 Register RewardsFinal Price: $1.00 Money-Maker!
Quaker Quick Oats (18 oz) $1.50
-$1/1 RP 8/29 or RP 9/12
=$.50 each
Campbell's Cream of Chicken or Mushroom Soup (10.75 oz) $.79 w/ in-ad coupon (Limit 3) $1.50/3 printable
=$.29 each (This is a better deal at Smiths - 2 for $1 PLUS Q = 17 cents each)
Reach Floss (55 yds) or Toothbrush (1 ct) $.99 w/ in-ad coupon (Limit 3)
-$1/1 RP 3/7 or RP 5/16 or printable
=FREE
Ajax Cleanser (14 oz) $.50 w/ in-ad coupon (Limit 4)
-$.50/1 or $1/2 SS 5/23 or SS 8/15
=FREE
Gain Dish Liquid (11 oz) $.89 w/ in-ad coupon (Limit 3)
-$1/1 PG 8/29 (adjusted down)
=FREE
$10 off $40 orders (Includes Contacts), max 3 uses per account, valid 9/26 – 10/240% off calendars, use code: YOURYEAR, valid 9/26 – 10/2
12¢ prints (orders of 25+) use code: SOME, valid 9/26 – 10/2
11¢ prints (orders of 50+) use code: MORE, valid 9/26 – 10/2
10¢ prints (orders of 75+) use code LOTS, valid 9/26 – 10/2
Emergen-C Vitamin C supplement 10-pk $3.49
get back a $3.49 Register Reward
Final Price: FREE
Hyland’s Cough & Cold 4 Kids $4.99
get back a $4.99 Register Reward
use the $1.50 printable HERE – comes via email final price
Free With $1.50 profit
Vicks Sinex nasal spray $6
get back a $2 Register Reward after you pay
use the $4 coupon from 9/26 PG
Final Price FREE
Oral B Vitality power toothbrush $23.99
get back a $5 Register Reward after you pay
use the $10 from 9/26 PG
Final Price: $8.99!
Mr Clean Magic Eraser 2-pk $2.24
use the B1G1 free from 8/29 PG – exp 9/30
Final Price: $1.12 each wyb two (then if you buy $10 worth - get $2 back - so $.79 each)
Swiffer Sweeper Starter Kit $10.49
use the $1 from 8/29 PG – exp 9/30
FREE refill wyb starter coupon from 9/26 PG
Final Price: $9.49 for starter and refill! (then if you buy $10 worth - get $2 back - so $7.49)
Febreze Home Collections candle 6-oz $7.49
use the $2 from 8/29 PG – exp 9/30
FREE Febreze Set & Refresh wyb candle
Final Price: both for $5.49 (then if you buy $10 worth - get $2 back - so $3.49 for both)
Stride Shift gum $.99 (with insert coupon)
use the instore ad coupon
also use the B1G1 free from 5/16 Smart Source
Final Price: $.50 each
Blue Diamond Almonds 6-oz $1.99 (with insert coupon)
use the instore ad coupon
also use the $1 from 8/22 Smart Source – Oven Roasted
Final Price: $.99
Dawn dish liquid 10.3 oz $.99 (with insert coupon)
use the instore ad coupon
also use the $.25 from 9/26 PG
Final Price: $.74
Puffs facial tissue $.99 (with insert coupon)
use the instore ad coupon
also use the $.25/3 from 9/26 PG insert
Final Price: $.91 each wyb three
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap refill 56-oz $7.99, B1G1 free
use the $.35 from 9/19 Red Plum, use two
Final Price: 2/$7.29 or $3.65 each
Halls or Halls Refresh cough drops $1
use the $.75 from September ALL YOU magazine – Refresh
or the $2/3 from 8/8 Smart Source – any
Final Price: $.25-$.33 each
Buy 2 Clorox Toilet Bowl cleaners or Pine-Sol products 2/$5
-$1/2 coupon from the 8/22 SS
- $2 RR
=FREE!
Buy 2 Pantene Restore Beautiful Lengths $4
One Sale Buy One, Get One Free
Buy 2, Receive a $2.00 Register Reward
$2.00/1 Pantene Restore Beautiful Lengths product, any excluding trial size from PG 8/29
Pay $1.00 each, Receive a $2 Register Reward
Final price: FREE
Great Filler Items:
Halloween Plastic Tumblers or Gift Sacks 8/$1 (with insert coupon)
Halloween Activity Pads 3/$1 (with insert coupon)
Buy $20 worth of Wet ‘n Wild Cosmetics
On sale for 50% off this week = $10
Use the $5 off $10 coupon found in the September All You mag.
Final cost only $5 for $20 worth of cosmetics!
Thanks Hip2Save & $40 A Week 4 Food & A Thrifty Mom & Cuckoo For Coupon Deals & Krazy Coupon Lady
-$1.50 RR
-$1/1 printable
=FREE
Tilex (32 oz) $3.00 (2/$5)
-$2.00 RR wyb 2
-$1/1 printable
=$1.00 each or $.50 each if it is 2/$5
Buy two Clorox Wipes $2.50
Use two $1.00/1 – Clorox Disinfecting Wipes – (facebook.com)
Pay: $3.00, Receive $4.00 Register RewardsFinal Price: $1.00 Money-Maker!
Quaker Quick Oats (18 oz) $1.50
-$1/1 RP 8/29 or RP 9/12
=$.50 each
Campbell's Cream of Chicken or Mushroom Soup (10.75 oz) $.79 w/ in-ad coupon (Limit 3) $1.50/3 printable
=$.29 each (This is a better deal at Smiths - 2 for $1 PLUS Q = 17 cents each)
Reach Floss (55 yds) or Toothbrush (1 ct) $.99 w/ in-ad coupon (Limit 3)
-$1/1 RP 3/7 or RP 5/16 or printable
=FREE
Ajax Cleanser (14 oz) $.50 w/ in-ad coupon (Limit 4)
-$.50/1 or $1/2 SS 5/23 or SS 8/15
=FREE
Gain Dish Liquid (11 oz) $.89 w/ in-ad coupon (Limit 3)
-$1/1 PG 8/29 (adjusted down)
=FREE
$10 off $40 orders (Includes Contacts), max 3 uses per account, valid 9/26 – 10/240% off calendars, use code: YOURYEAR, valid 9/26 – 10/2
12¢ prints (orders of 25+) use code: SOME, valid 9/26 – 10/2
11¢ prints (orders of 50+) use code: MORE, valid 9/26 – 10/2
10¢ prints (orders of 75+) use code LOTS, valid 9/26 – 10/2
Emergen-C Vitamin C supplement 10-pk $3.49
get back a $3.49 Register Reward
Final Price: FREE
Hyland’s Cough & Cold 4 Kids $4.99
get back a $4.99 Register Reward
use the $1.50 printable HERE – comes via email final price
Free With $1.50 profit
Vicks Sinex nasal spray $6
get back a $2 Register Reward after you pay
use the $4 coupon from 9/26 PG
Final Price FREE
Oral B Vitality power toothbrush $23.99
get back a $5 Register Reward after you pay
use the $10 from 9/26 PG
Final Price: $8.99!
Mr Clean Magic Eraser 2-pk $2.24
use the B1G1 free from 8/29 PG – exp 9/30
Final Price: $1.12 each wyb two (then if you buy $10 worth - get $2 back - so $.79 each)
Swiffer Sweeper Starter Kit $10.49
use the $1 from 8/29 PG – exp 9/30
FREE refill wyb starter coupon from 9/26 PG
Final Price: $9.49 for starter and refill! (then if you buy $10 worth - get $2 back - so $7.49)
Febreze Home Collections candle 6-oz $7.49
use the $2 from 8/29 PG – exp 9/30
FREE Febreze Set & Refresh wyb candle
Final Price: both for $5.49 (then if you buy $10 worth - get $2 back - so $3.49 for both)
Stride Shift gum $.99 (with insert coupon)
use the instore ad coupon
also use the B1G1 free from 5/16 Smart Source
Final Price: $.50 each
Blue Diamond Almonds 6-oz $1.99 (with insert coupon)
use the instore ad coupon
also use the $1 from 8/22 Smart Source – Oven Roasted
Final Price: $.99
Dawn dish liquid 10.3 oz $.99 (with insert coupon)
use the instore ad coupon
also use the $.25 from 9/26 PG
Final Price: $.74
Puffs facial tissue $.99 (with insert coupon)
use the instore ad coupon
also use the $.25/3 from 9/26 PG insert
Final Price: $.91 each wyb three
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap refill 56-oz $7.99, B1G1 free
use the $.35 from 9/19 Red Plum, use two
Final Price: 2/$7.29 or $3.65 each
Halls or Halls Refresh cough drops $1
use the $.75 from September ALL YOU magazine – Refresh
or the $2/3 from 8/8 Smart Source – any
Final Price: $.25-$.33 each
Buy 2 Clorox Toilet Bowl cleaners or Pine-Sol products 2/$5
-$1/2 coupon from the 8/22 SS
- $2 RR
=FREE!
Buy 2 Pantene Restore Beautiful Lengths $4
One Sale Buy One, Get One Free
Buy 2, Receive a $2.00 Register Reward
$2.00/1 Pantene Restore Beautiful Lengths product, any excluding trial size from PG 8/29
Pay $1.00 each, Receive a $2 Register Reward
Final price: FREE
Great Filler Items:
Halloween Plastic Tumblers or Gift Sacks 8/$1 (with insert coupon)
Halloween Activity Pads 3/$1 (with insert coupon)
Buy $20 worth of Wet ‘n Wild Cosmetics
On sale for 50% off this week = $10
Use the $5 off $10 coupon found in the September All You mag.
Final cost only $5 for $20 worth of cosmetics!
Thanks Hip2Save & $40 A Week 4 Food & A Thrifty Mom & Cuckoo For Coupon Deals & Krazy Coupon Lady
Rite Aid Happiness
I went to Rite Aid this week (9/26-10/2) and was in desparate need of diapers. This was one of the best deals I could muster (about 14 cents/diaper). Here's the scoop:
1 big pack #3 Huggies Diapers = $19.99 for 96 diapers
$1/1 RA Q for Huggies Diapers from AdPerk Video Values (VV)
$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers from a Huggies mailer
$4/$20 RA Q from VV
(I did buy 1 other 50 cent item to top over the $20 mark)
BUT to really maximize on the above deal, I completed this transaction first!!!
6 50 oz. bottles of Tide at $5.99 each (instead of $9.49)
6 $1.50 Tide Q's from 8/22 SS
$5/$25 RA Q from VV
After $10 Wellness Up Rewards = $1.99 each
Total above purchase = $23.72 PLUS a $10 Wellness+ Up Reward
So my total OOP for the 2 transactions (because I used my $10 right away and saved that as well) = $28.55
Before Q's etc. = $82.85
Total Savings = $54.30 or 66%
Ahh! Another breath of fresh air that I am doing my duty. I can't wait to smell my laundry when I can use TIDE instead of a generic brand that doesn't do much good. I love coupons!
1 big pack #3 Huggies Diapers = $19.99 for 96 diapers
$1/1 RA Q for Huggies Diapers from AdPerk Video Values (VV)
$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers from a Huggies mailer
$4/$20 RA Q from VV
(I did buy 1 other 50 cent item to top over the $20 mark)
BUT to really maximize on the above deal, I completed this transaction first!!!
6 50 oz. bottles of Tide at $5.99 each (instead of $9.49)
6 $1.50 Tide Q's from 8/22 SS
$5/$25 RA Q from VV
After $10 Wellness Up Rewards = $1.99 each
Total above purchase = $23.72 PLUS a $10 Wellness+ Up Reward
So my total OOP for the 2 transactions (because I used my $10 right away and saved that as well) = $28.55
Before Q's etc. = $82.85
Total Savings = $54.30 or 66%
Ahh! Another breath of fresh air that I am doing my duty. I can't wait to smell my laundry when I can use TIDE instead of a generic brand that doesn't do much good. I love coupons!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Lunchtime Tip
Have I mentioned my lunchtime savings tip? My husband is great about eating leftovers, which is happy for me. I have learned to always cook extra. If there is WAY too much, we have another meal. If there is just 1-2 servings leftover, we put it in the tupperware and place it in our "leftover" drawer in our fridge and send it to work with the huz the next day. We figure that it saves us oodles of money. Think about it - I don't have to even buy the frozen meals to cook at work. I pay the $2-5 per meal for my family and feed my family the night before and my husband for 1-2 lunches. He saves the money he would have spent going out to lunch and we are all happy. Here's a calculation breakdown.
Cost of Lunches
Leftovers: ranges from $.25-$2 for a lunch (the $2 would be if we had STEAK, which is very rare) - and I can be sure to get some veggies and healthy foods instead of prepared, greasy foods - Average cost: $.68/day
Frozen Meals: Cost for 1 pot pie or burrito is about $.50 - my huz would eat at least 2, plus need some sort of treat, veggie, and possibly a fruit = >$2 - Average Cost = $1.50
Eating Out: Cheapest is about $5, usually closer to $7-8 - Average Cost = $5 (I make him be cheap)
FOR A WEEK:
Leftovers = $3.40; Frozen Meals = $7.50; Eating Out CHEAPLY = $25
FOR A MONTH:
Leftovers = $13.60; Frozen Meals = $30; Eating Out CHEAPLY = $100
FOR A YEAR:
Leftovers = $176.80; Frozen Meals = $390; Eating Out CHEAPLY = $1300 (a mortgage payment!)
SAVINGS:
Leftovers instead of Eating Out for 1 year for 1 person (double if you have 2 working full-time)= $1,123.20 (or nearly 1 month's mortgage)
Leftovers instead of Frozen Meals for 1 year (double if you have 2 working full-time)= $213.20 (or nearly 1 car payment or piano lessons for 1 child for a few months?)
Frozen Meals instead of Eating Out for 1 year (double if you have 2 working full-time)= $910 (still a hefty portion of a mortgage payment)
Anyway you look at it, taking a lunch vs. buying lunch is hugely economical. With using this money to make an extra payment on your home each year, you could pay off your home 8-10 years earlier than your predicted rate and save even more!
Cost of Lunches
Leftovers: ranges from $.25-$2 for a lunch (the $2 would be if we had STEAK, which is very rare) - and I can be sure to get some veggies and healthy foods instead of prepared, greasy foods - Average cost: $.68/day
Frozen Meals: Cost for 1 pot pie or burrito is about $.50 - my huz would eat at least 2, plus need some sort of treat, veggie, and possibly a fruit = >$2 - Average Cost = $1.50
Eating Out: Cheapest is about $5, usually closer to $7-8 - Average Cost = $5 (I make him be cheap)
FOR A WEEK:
Leftovers = $3.40; Frozen Meals = $7.50; Eating Out CHEAPLY = $25
FOR A MONTH:
Leftovers = $13.60; Frozen Meals = $30; Eating Out CHEAPLY = $100
FOR A YEAR:
Leftovers = $176.80; Frozen Meals = $390; Eating Out CHEAPLY = $1300 (a mortgage payment!)
SAVINGS:
Leftovers instead of Eating Out for 1 year for 1 person (double if you have 2 working full-time)= $1,123.20 (or nearly 1 month's mortgage)
Leftovers instead of Frozen Meals for 1 year (double if you have 2 working full-time)= $213.20 (or nearly 1 car payment or piano lessons for 1 child for a few months?)
Frozen Meals instead of Eating Out for 1 year (double if you have 2 working full-time)= $910 (still a hefty portion of a mortgage payment)
Anyway you look at it, taking a lunch vs. buying lunch is hugely economical. With using this money to make an extra payment on your home each year, you could pay off your home 8-10 years earlier than your predicted rate and save even more!
Burrito Filling
1 can enchilada sauce (or a pkg with the fixings) ($.75)
1-2 cans black beans ($.50)
1-2 cans pinto beans ($.50)
1 can corn ($.50)
1 bottle salsa (16 oz) ($1)
1 small can chopped green chilies (optional) ($.33)
1 1/2 cups minute rice (I use pre-cooked rice) ($.25)
3 Tbsp lime juice ($.30)
Fresh cilantro, chopped ($.50)
Can also add:
3 frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts - I can't tell much of a difference in taste, just cost
SERVES: about 18-20 (or 2-3 meals and lunch leftovers for my family)
INSTRUCTIONS: Put first 6 ingredients (and chicken, if desired) in crock pot. Cook on low 8-9 hours. Shred chicken with fork (if used). Add rice, lime juice and cilantro. Cook 10-15 minutes more. Place in flour tortillas and add cheese, sour cream, salsa, & guacamole, as desired.
TOTAL COST ~$6 or about $2-3 per meal (or up to $8-9 or about $3-5 per meal with chicken)
1-2 cans black beans ($.50)
1-2 cans pinto beans ($.50)
1 can corn ($.50)
1 bottle salsa (16 oz) ($1)
1 small can chopped green chilies (optional) ($.33)
1 1/2 cups minute rice (I use pre-cooked rice) ($.25)
3 Tbsp lime juice ($.30)
Fresh cilantro, chopped ($.50)
Can also add:
3 frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts - I can't tell much of a difference in taste, just cost
SERVES: about 18-20 (or 2-3 meals and lunch leftovers for my family)
INSTRUCTIONS: Put first 6 ingredients (and chicken, if desired) in crock pot. Cook on low 8-9 hours. Shred chicken with fork (if used). Add rice, lime juice and cilantro. Cook 10-15 minutes more. Place in flour tortillas and add cheese, sour cream, salsa, & guacamole, as desired.
TOTAL COST ~$6 or about $2-3 per meal (or up to $8-9 or about $3-5 per meal with chicken)
Monday, September 6, 2010
Sloppy Joes
Prep Time = 20 minutes
Serves = 5 LARGE servings or 8 smaller (but still full buns) servings
1 lb lean ground turkey ($1.75)
5-8 small hamburger buns ($.88)
1/2 cup chopped onion ($.25)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper ($.35)
1 cups tomato sauce ($1)
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar ($.01)
1 Tbsp Worchestershire sauce ($.10)
1 tsp steak seasoning blend, dry (I had to use pepper and it was fine) ($.05)
Dash of salt ($.01)
Brown beef. Add dry seasonings. Add onion, peppers, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar to the pan. Stire and cook another 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce and stir well. Reduce heat to low and cook the mixture for another 5 minutes.
Toast the buns, if desired. Fill buns with mixture and enjoy. I serve this with a salad and carrots.
TOTAL COST: $3.52
WW points - if serves 5 = 5 pts each; if serves 7-10 = 2-3 pts each
***Another stretcher pointer: I keep #10 cans of dried onion or dried peppers and when I don't have them on hand, I simply place a few Tbsp of this in a bowl with 3x the warm water and let it sit 15 minutes, then use as if it was chopped onions or peppers. It is easy, saves me money/time of going to the store, then saves me more time/money because I don't buy anything extra and I can cook during nap time! *** I love stretchers!
In reality, this cost me: <$3 because I used both vegetables dried this time.
Serves = 5 LARGE servings or 8 smaller (but still full buns) servings
1 lb lean ground turkey ($1.75)
5-8 small hamburger buns ($.88)
1/2 cup chopped onion ($.25)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper ($.35)
1 cups tomato sauce ($1)
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar ($.01)
1 Tbsp Worchestershire sauce ($.10)
1 tsp steak seasoning blend, dry (I had to use pepper and it was fine) ($.05)
Dash of salt ($.01)
Brown beef. Add dry seasonings. Add onion, peppers, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar to the pan. Stire and cook another 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce and stir well. Reduce heat to low and cook the mixture for another 5 minutes.
Toast the buns, if desired. Fill buns with mixture and enjoy. I serve this with a salad and carrots.
TOTAL COST: $3.52
WW points - if serves 5 = 5 pts each; if serves 7-10 = 2-3 pts each
***Another stretcher pointer: I keep #10 cans of dried onion or dried peppers and when I don't have them on hand, I simply place a few Tbsp of this in a bowl with 3x the warm water and let it sit 15 minutes, then use as if it was chopped onions or peppers. It is easy, saves me money/time of going to the store, then saves me more time/money because I don't buy anything extra and I can cook during nap time! *** I love stretchers!
In reality, this cost me: <$3 because I used both vegetables dried this time.
Zucchini STRETCHER
Here's my new favorite stretcher:
ZUCCHINI!
Anyone have an abundance of zucchini in their yards? I don't! I have found too many uses for it. This has been the summer of 101 uses for zucchini and I love it. The only thing I am sad about it that I am not storing nearly enough for the rest of the year because we are using so much. You'd think with 3 zucchini plants and 2 yellow squash plants, we'd have plenty, but not so. Here's some ideas so far:
**Use it as a filler with beef - we've used it in spaghetti sauce, lasagna and MEATLOAF and my non-zucchini lovers haven't even noticed and gobbled up each of these. Texture: Shredded
**Use it in place of other veggies - we've found a fabulous "cheesy potatoes" recipe for Friday night burger night and we substitute half the potatoes with zucchini & squash and it is delicious! Texture: Slice it
**Use it in muffins or pancakes instead of pumpkin. Texture: Shred it
**Add it to soup. Last week we didn't have any corn, so I popped in some chopped summer squash instead and nobody noticed or complained. Texture: Chop it.
**I think it would also be good in breakfast burritos or omelets but haven't tried that out yet. Texture: Shred it.
**Now we are trying out zucchini patties this week - we'll let you know what we think.
Try it out and STRETCH your money a little further. And next year, I'm planting MORE zucchini (and teaching my dog not to eat it)
ZUCCHINI!
Anyone have an abundance of zucchini in their yards? I don't! I have found too many uses for it. This has been the summer of 101 uses for zucchini and I love it. The only thing I am sad about it that I am not storing nearly enough for the rest of the year because we are using so much. You'd think with 3 zucchini plants and 2 yellow squash plants, we'd have plenty, but not so. Here's some ideas so far:
**Use it as a filler with beef - we've used it in spaghetti sauce, lasagna and MEATLOAF and my non-zucchini lovers haven't even noticed and gobbled up each of these. Texture: Shredded
**Use it in place of other veggies - we've found a fabulous "cheesy potatoes" recipe for Friday night burger night and we substitute half the potatoes with zucchini & squash and it is delicious! Texture: Slice it
**Use it in muffins or pancakes instead of pumpkin. Texture: Shred it
**Add it to soup. Last week we didn't have any corn, so I popped in some chopped summer squash instead and nobody noticed or complained. Texture: Chop it.
**I think it would also be good in breakfast burritos or omelets but haven't tried that out yet. Texture: Shred it.
**Now we are trying out zucchini patties this week - we'll let you know what we think.
Try it out and STRETCH your money a little further. And next year, I'm planting MORE zucchini (and teaching my dog not to eat it)
Black Bean Burritos
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas ($1)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil ($.15)
2 small onions, chopped ($.85)
1 red bell pepper, chopped ($.65)
1 teaspoon minced garlic ($.01)
3 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained ($.50)
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers ($.25)
8 ounces cream cheese ($1)
1 teaspoon salt ($.01)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro ($.50)
Directions
Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven heated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through.
Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Place onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapenos in skillet, cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Pour beans into skillet, cook 3 minutes stirring.
Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to skillet with salt. Cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir cilantro into mixture.
Spoon mixture evenly down center of warmed tortilla and roll tortillas up. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 692 Total Fat: 35.8g Cholesterol: 47mg
Servings Per Recipe: 6-10
TOTAL COST: $6
2 tablespoons vegetable oil ($.15)
2 small onions, chopped ($.85)
1 red bell pepper, chopped ($.65)
1 teaspoon minced garlic ($.01)
3 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained ($.50)
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers ($.25)
8 ounces cream cheese ($1)
1 teaspoon salt ($.01)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro ($.50)
Directions
Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven heated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through.
Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Place onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapenos in skillet, cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Pour beans into skillet, cook 3 minutes stirring.
Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to skillet with salt. Cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir cilantro into mixture.
Spoon mixture evenly down center of warmed tortilla and roll tortillas up. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 692 Total Fat: 35.8g Cholesterol: 47mg
Servings Per Recipe: 6-10
TOTAL COST: $6
Zucchini Patties
Zucchini Patties By: Sherlie A. Magaret
Prep Time:10 Min Cook Time:20 Min Ready In:30 Min
Original Recipe Yield 12 patties
Ingredients
2 cups grated zucchini (drain first & pat in paper towel or is it TOO runny) ($0)
2 eggs, beaten ($.18)
1/4 cup chopped onion ($.15)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour ($.10)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ($.25)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional) ($.25)
salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil ($.15)
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, eggs, onion, flour, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and salt. Stir well enough to distribute ingredients evenly.
Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drop zucchini mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls, and cook for a few minutes on each side until golden.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 256 Total Fat: 15.4g Cholesterol: 126mg
Other Suggestions: Add garlic, Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
TOTAL COST = <$1
Prep Time:10 Min Cook Time:20 Min Ready In:30 Min
Original Recipe Yield 12 patties
Ingredients
2 cups grated zucchini (drain first & pat in paper towel or is it TOO runny) ($0)
2 eggs, beaten ($.18)
1/4 cup chopped onion ($.15)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour ($.10)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ($.25)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional) ($.25)
salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil ($.15)
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, eggs, onion, flour, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and salt. Stir well enough to distribute ingredients evenly.
Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drop zucchini mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls, and cook for a few minutes on each side until golden.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 256 Total Fat: 15.4g Cholesterol: 126mg
Other Suggestions: Add garlic, Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
TOTAL COST = <$1
Make-A-Meal Plan Monday
Mon., Sept. 6th - Labor Day
Breakfast: In the Canyons (paper products) ($2)
Lunch: Turkey Sandwiches ($.50)
Dinner: Sloppy Joes, Carrots, Salad ($3.50)
Dessert: Apple Cake with Buttermilk Frosting ($1)
Tues., Sept. 7th
Breakfast: Oatmeal ($1)
Lunch: Tuna Fish Sandwiches ($.50)
Dinner: Black Bean Burritos ($6)
Wed., Sept 8th
Breakfast: Breakfast Burritos ($1)
Lunch: PB&J Sandwiches ($.25)
Dinner: Zucchini Patties (<$1) Thurs., Sept. 9th
Breakfast: Yogurt & Granola ($1.50)
Lunch: PB& J Sandwiches ($.25)
Dinner: Cafe Rio Pork, Salad, etc. ($2)
Fri., Sept 10th
Breakfast: Cereal ($1)
Lunch: Tunafish Sandwiches ($.50)
Dinner: Hamburgers ($4)
Sat., Sept 11th
Breakfast: Pancakes ($1.50)
Lunch: Tomato Sandwiches ($.50)
Dinner: Pizza ($1.50)
Sun., Sept 12th
Breakfast: Cereal ($1)
Lunch: Quesadillas ($2)
Dinner: BBQ Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, etc. ($3)
Dessert: Apple Something ($1)
TOTAL COST: $35.50
Breakfast: In the Canyons (paper products) ($2)
Lunch: Turkey Sandwiches ($.50)
Dinner: Sloppy Joes, Carrots, Salad ($3.50)
Dessert: Apple Cake with Buttermilk Frosting ($1)
Tues., Sept. 7th
Breakfast: Oatmeal ($1)
Lunch: Tuna Fish Sandwiches ($.50)
Dinner: Black Bean Burritos ($6)
Wed., Sept 8th
Breakfast: Breakfast Burritos ($1)
Lunch: PB&J Sandwiches ($.25)
Dinner: Zucchini Patties (<$1) Thurs., Sept. 9th
Breakfast: Yogurt & Granola ($1.50)
Lunch: PB& J Sandwiches ($.25)
Dinner: Cafe Rio Pork, Salad, etc. ($2)
Fri., Sept 10th
Breakfast: Cereal ($1)
Lunch: Tunafish Sandwiches ($.50)
Dinner: Hamburgers ($4)
Sat., Sept 11th
Breakfast: Pancakes ($1.50)
Lunch: Tomato Sandwiches ($.50)
Dinner: Pizza ($1.50)
Sun., Sept 12th
Breakfast: Cereal ($1)
Lunch: Quesadillas ($2)
Dinner: BBQ Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, etc. ($3)
Dessert: Apple Something ($1)
TOTAL COST: $35.50
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Cream of Anything Soup
BIG STRETCHER!
To make a mix
2 cups powdered milk ($.75)
1 cup cornstarch ($.50)
3 Tbsp chicken boullion ($1)
2 Tbsp onion flakes ($.10) - then grind if desired
1 Tbsp celery seed ($.10) (or 1/4 tsp ground)
Store in an airtight container. (I just stick it all in a Gallon Ziploc Bag and mix with it zipped).
TOTAL COST: $2.45 for 9+ servings below or <$.27 per "can" - beat that!
To use mix:
1/3 cup mix
1 1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp Margarine (I ALWAYS use Olive Oil)
Stir and cook until it comes to a boil, about 3 minutes (I've never had it boil in 3 minutes, closer to 10, but I always triple it at least).
Can be used for any recipe calling for a can of cream soup. May add chicken, broccoli, cheese, mushrooms, celery, or ANYTHING!
To make a mix
2 cups powdered milk ($.75)
1 cup cornstarch ($.50)
3 Tbsp chicken boullion ($1)
2 Tbsp onion flakes ($.10) - then grind if desired
1 Tbsp celery seed ($.10) (or 1/4 tsp ground)
Store in an airtight container. (I just stick it all in a Gallon Ziploc Bag and mix with it zipped).
TOTAL COST: $2.45 for 9+ servings below or <$.27 per "can" - beat that!
To use mix:
1/3 cup mix
1 1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp Margarine (I ALWAYS use Olive Oil)
Stir and cook until it comes to a boil, about 3 minutes (I've never had it boil in 3 minutes, closer to 10, but I always triple it at least).
Can be used for any recipe calling for a can of cream soup. May add chicken, broccoli, cheese, mushrooms, celery, or ANYTHING!
Apple Crumb Bars
2 cups Oats ($.40)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ($.15)
1 cup packed brown sugar ($.20)
1/2 cup applesauce (free)
1/4 cup butter, melted ($.25)
1 tsp ground cinnamon ($.01)
1/2 tsp baking soda ($.01)
1/2 tsp salt, optional ($.01)
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg ($.01)
1 cup applesauce (free, but up to $1)
1/2 cup chopped nuts ($.50)
Prehead over to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except 1 cup applesauce (the 1/2 cup applesauce is a substitue for part of the butter and works fine and needs to be added now) and nuts; mix until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup oats mixture. Press remaining ingredients into bottom of greased 13x9 metal baking pan (I used glass and was fine). Bake 13-15 minutes; cool. Spread applesauce over partially baked crust. Sprinkle reserved 1 cup oats mixture over top; sprinkle with nuts. Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack; cut into 2-inch squares.
Makes about 2 dozen bars.
TOTAL COST: $1.54 - $2.54
*I like these chilled/frozen because they are a little soggy with the applesauce at room temperature.
DID YOU SEE THE STRETCHER??? I use applesauce all the time in place of part or all of oil or butter. It is cheap because I can usually get apples for free and can the applesauce myself and it lowers the fat content by far and adds a yummy taste. Any questions?
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ($.15)
1 cup packed brown sugar ($.20)
1/2 cup applesauce (free)
1/4 cup butter, melted ($.25)
1 tsp ground cinnamon ($.01)
1/2 tsp baking soda ($.01)
1/2 tsp salt, optional ($.01)
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg ($.01)
1 cup applesauce (free, but up to $1)
1/2 cup chopped nuts ($.50)
Prehead over to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except 1 cup applesauce (the 1/2 cup applesauce is a substitue for part of the butter and works fine and needs to be added now) and nuts; mix until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup oats mixture. Press remaining ingredients into bottom of greased 13x9 metal baking pan (I used glass and was fine). Bake 13-15 minutes; cool. Spread applesauce over partially baked crust. Sprinkle reserved 1 cup oats mixture over top; sprinkle with nuts. Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack; cut into 2-inch squares.
Makes about 2 dozen bars.
TOTAL COST: $1.54 - $2.54
*I like these chilled/frozen because they are a little soggy with the applesauce at room temperature.
DID YOU SEE THE STRETCHER??? I use applesauce all the time in place of part or all of oil or butter. It is cheap because I can usually get apples for free and can the applesauce myself and it lowers the fat content by far and adds a yummy taste. Any questions?
Broccoli & Rice Casserole
12-16 oz pkg or 2-3 cups chopped Broccoli (or broccoli stalks) - Free (but can be $1)
3x Cream of Anything Soup mixed together ($.81)
2 cups rice ($.10)
2 cups water
Lemon Pepper ($.01)
2 Tbsp Lemon ($.15)
1-2 cups grated cheese ($1.50)
Put dry rice on bottom of a 9x13" pan. Put chopped broccoli on top. Make Cream of Anything Soup and pour on top. Add other ingredients, cover with foil, and bake at 350 degrees F for 30-45 minutes. Top with cheese. Serve with bread and salad or fresh veggies.
TOTAL COST: $2.57, but up to $4.07
3x Cream of Anything Soup mixed together ($.81)
2 cups rice ($.10)
2 cups water
Lemon Pepper ($.01)
2 Tbsp Lemon ($.15)
1-2 cups grated cheese ($1.50)
Put dry rice on bottom of a 9x13" pan. Put chopped broccoli on top. Make Cream of Anything Soup and pour on top. Add other ingredients, cover with foil, and bake at 350 degrees F for 30-45 minutes. Top with cheese. Serve with bread and salad or fresh veggies.
TOTAL COST: $2.57, but up to $4.07
Taco Soup
Cook together then drain the following:
1 lb hamburger (or beans) ($.50)
1 small onion, chopped ($.50)
Add:
2 1/2 cups mild salsa (even Mango Salsa is good - I just tried it!) (free, but can be $1.50)
1 large can tomatoes (free, but can be $1)
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (undrained) ($.50)
1 can niblets corn (undrained) (free, but can be $.50)
1/2 tsp chili powder ($.01)
1/2 tsp garlic salt ($.01)
1 TBSP taco seasoning ($.10)
Mix all together and heat through.
Serve with grated cheddar cheese sprinkled on top, sour cream, and corn chips (sliced olives, optional)
MEATLESS VERSION:
I substitute beans for the hamburger - I've used black, kidney, pinto, garbanzo, and many white beans - they are all great. Cook it with the onion and then add the rest (including more beans - the more the merrier)
**Another substitution: I ran out of canned corn but have an ample supply of zucchini and squash, so I just added some chopped yellow squash and nobody complained at all, especially when they could douse all the food in cheese and sour cream.
TOTAL COST: $1.62 8/31/10, but up to $4.62 or even $6 with meat
1 lb hamburger (or beans) ($.50)
1 small onion, chopped ($.50)
Add:
2 1/2 cups mild salsa (even Mango Salsa is good - I just tried it!) (free, but can be $1.50)
1 large can tomatoes (free, but can be $1)
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (undrained) ($.50)
1 can niblets corn (undrained) (free, but can be $.50)
1/2 tsp chili powder ($.01)
1/2 tsp garlic salt ($.01)
1 TBSP taco seasoning ($.10)
Mix all together and heat through.
Serve with grated cheddar cheese sprinkled on top, sour cream, and corn chips (sliced olives, optional)
MEATLESS VERSION:
I substitute beans for the hamburger - I've used black, kidney, pinto, garbanzo, and many white beans - they are all great. Cook it with the onion and then add the rest (including more beans - the more the merrier)
**Another substitution: I ran out of canned corn but have an ample supply of zucchini and squash, so I just added some chopped yellow squash and nobody complained at all, especially when they could douse all the food in cheese and sour cream.
TOTAL COST: $1.62 8/31/10, but up to $4.62 or even $6 with meat
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