The Target in Santee had an end cap of the glade soy candles! I got my six!
I'm stocking up the present box- I keep a box/tote full of gifty items in our house, so whenever we need a present for someone (forgotten birthday, or last minute invite) we always have something. When Yves Rocher has a sale, or I get coupons for free stuff, I stock up. Currently it resides in a paper box, but will outgrow it soon.
I also buy X-mas and birthday gifts for family throughout the year and stockpile them. Currently, I'm about 1/2 way done with X-mas shopping for the family.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
the great glade 2 oz soy candle hunt!
2 weeks ago in most papers there was a coupon for a free 2 oz glade soy candle.
I can't find any!
Walgreens, CVS, Albertsons, and Target don't have them. I am going to try and brave the wilds of walmart today- wish me luck- I hate that place! If you've seen them, let me know!! I've got 6 coupons.
In Other News- If you haven't signed up for pssst by general mills, do it now!! http://pssst.generalmills.com/
General Mills will send you coupons for free items and additional dollar off coupons (usually $1.35 off- weird amount!). All they ask is that you try the product they are giving you for free and give the additional coupons away. I usually send them out with coupon trains.
Their latest Free item I was sent a coupon for was the fiber one yogurt. Despite the fact that it is Hungry Girl Approved ( and you all know I love that site!), I couldn't eat it. It's got aspertame in it (which I'm allergic to- Hello Migraine!), and it's got gelatin in it. So it's more like milk and fruit flavoured jello- not so much with the yogurt. For those who have sensitive tummies- it also has inulin in it, hence the fiber.
OOHHH.. One last cheap deal for the day- If you have a BJ's in your area, check out this. It's the Party for 2 deal: two salads or soups, one specialty pizza to share and a dessert to share all for $20!
Have a great (cheap) day!
I can't find any!
Walgreens, CVS, Albertsons, and Target don't have them. I am going to try and brave the wilds of walmart today- wish me luck- I hate that place! If you've seen them, let me know!! I've got 6 coupons.
In Other News- If you haven't signed up for pssst by general mills, do it now!! http://pssst.generalmills.com/
General Mills will send you coupons for free items and additional dollar off coupons (usually $1.35 off- weird amount!). All they ask is that you try the product they are giving you for free and give the additional coupons away. I usually send them out with coupon trains.
Their latest Free item I was sent a coupon for was the fiber one yogurt. Despite the fact that it is Hungry Girl Approved ( and you all know I love that site!), I couldn't eat it. It's got aspertame in it (which I'm allergic to- Hello Migraine!), and it's got gelatin in it. So it's more like milk and fruit flavoured jello- not so much with the yogurt. For those who have sensitive tummies- it also has inulin in it, hence the fiber.
OOHHH.. One last cheap deal for the day- If you have a BJ's in your area, check out this. It's the Party for 2 deal: two salads or soups, one specialty pizza to share and a dessert to share all for $20!
Have a great (cheap) day!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
sorry for the silence
Sorry I haven't been posting every day. I had a car accident Sunday the 16th, and I haven't been felling up to doing much.
I mailed in my $10 Kellogg's Fuel for School rebate yesterday. The $20 Kraft rebate was mailed in last week, so in 6-8 weeks, I'll have $30!
I hit the market Friday night to stock up, since our cupboards were a bit bare after the grocery challenge ended. I bought a months worth of groceries for $87.72, and $10 of that is will coming back to me from the Kellogg's rebate. We saved $55.00 with coupons and the store card.
I've been looking at milk prices and if you shop around- Henry's or CVS has the best milk prices in san diego. If you pulled the Real California Cheese coupons that have been in the paper over the pas few months, there is a .50 off any 1/2 or full gallon of milk. If you take it to a store that doubles (Ralphs or Vons), you'll save $1.00 on a gallon- that makes it cheaper than both CVS and Henry's.
FYI- Henry's accepts coupons- both Internet printed and insert.
Hope everyone is taking advantage of the great Back to School sales!
I mailed in my $10 Kellogg's Fuel for School rebate yesterday. The $20 Kraft rebate was mailed in last week, so in 6-8 weeks, I'll have $30!
I hit the market Friday night to stock up, since our cupboards were a bit bare after the grocery challenge ended. I bought a months worth of groceries for $87.72, and $10 of that is will coming back to me from the Kellogg's rebate. We saved $55.00 with coupons and the store card.
I've been looking at milk prices and if you shop around- Henry's or CVS has the best milk prices in san diego. If you pulled the Real California Cheese coupons that have been in the paper over the pas few months, there is a .50 off any 1/2 or full gallon of milk. If you take it to a store that doubles (Ralphs or Vons), you'll save $1.00 on a gallon- that makes it cheaper than both CVS and Henry's.
FYI- Henry's accepts coupons- both Internet printed and insert.
Hope everyone is taking advantage of the great Back to School sales!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Fun stuff!
Take surveys, click on links, earn gift cards!
Sound good?
https://www.mypoints.com
Drop me your email address and I'll send you a referral link- sign up and we both get 250 points!
Sound good?
https://www.mypoints.com
Drop me your email address and I'll send you a referral link- sign up and we both get 250 points!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
$5.00 catalina Q + $20.00 rebate for kraft purchases
With the recent wave of Kraft Q's that have been in the paper and on coupons.com, this is sure to be a great money maker. This is a great deal for those who are back to school lunch shopping too!
Courtesy of abundant food savings:
Participating Items (MUST be purchased in a SINGLE transaction):
o CAPRI SUN Juice Drink (10 ct.)
o CRYSTAL LIGHT Drink Mix (any variety)
o KRAFT Natural Shredded or Chunk Cheese (8 oz)
o MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee (33 - 34 oz)
o STARBUCKS Coffee (12 oz)
o KRAFT Singles (10.5 - 12 oz)
o CHIPS AHOY! Cookies (12 - 15.25 oz)
o RITZ Crackers (13 - 16 oz)
o KRAFT EASY MAC or VELVEETA Cups (2.05 - 2.39 oz)
o JELL-O Gelatin Snacks (6 pk)
o KRAFT String Cheese (12 oz)
o KRAFT Mayo or MIRACLE WHIP Dressing (18 oz)
o KRAFT Natural Cheese Slices (7 - 8 oz)
o OSCAR MAYER DELI CREATIONS Complete Sandwich Kits (4.9 - 7.1 oz)
o PLANTERS Trail Mix (4 - 6 oz)
o OSCAR MAYER LUNCHABLES Fun Packs (4 - 4.5 oz)
o OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Meats (7 - 9 oz)
o OSCAR MAYER Meat (10 oz)
o WHEAT THINS or TRISCUIT Crackers (7 - 10 oz)
o NABISCO Toasted Chips (6 - 8.1 oz)
o CRACKERFULS Crackers (6 oz)
o TEDDY GRAHAMS Graham Crackers (8 - 10 oz)
o KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Crackers (6 oz)
o CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN & DIGIORNO For One & Flat Bread Melts (5.3 - 6.2 oz)
o CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN & DIGIORNO Pizza (12 in)
o KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner (7.25 oz)
o PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (8 oz)
o NILLA Wafers (10 - 12 oz)
o YUBAN Coffee (33 oz)
o NABISCO 12 packs
o RITZ BITS Crackers (7.5 oz)
o TOMBSTONE Pizza (17.5 - 29 oz)
Courtesy of abundant food savings:
http://www.kraftfoods.com/SiteCollectionImages/ImageRepository/BTS/ShoppingList.pdf
Date : between 8/7/2009 and 8/23/2009.For San Diego, CA Albertson's it's only good until this Sunday -check the circular that starts this Weds. for details.
Stores participating :
Acme
Albertsons - note this is for Albertson's owned by the SuperValu chain of stores only.
Bigg's
Cub
Farm Fresh
Hornbacher's
Jewel-Osco
Shaw's
Shop n Save
Shoppers
Read on for the complete list of participating items.
Participating Items (MUST be purchased in a SINGLE transaction):
o CAPRI SUN Juice Drink (10 ct.)
o CRYSTAL LIGHT Drink Mix (any variety)
o KRAFT Natural Shredded or Chunk Cheese (8 oz)
o MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee (33 - 34 oz)
o STARBUCKS Coffee (12 oz)
o KRAFT Singles (10.5 - 12 oz)
o CHIPS AHOY! Cookies (12 - 15.25 oz)
o RITZ Crackers (13 - 16 oz)
o KRAFT EASY MAC or VELVEETA Cups (2.05 - 2.39 oz)
o JELL-O Gelatin Snacks (6 pk)
o KRAFT String Cheese (12 oz)
o KRAFT Mayo or MIRACLE WHIP Dressing (18 oz)
o KRAFT Natural Cheese Slices (7 - 8 oz)
o OSCAR MAYER DELI CREATIONS Complete Sandwich Kits (4.9 - 7.1 oz)
o PLANTERS Trail Mix (4 - 6 oz)
o OSCAR MAYER LUNCHABLES Fun Packs (4 - 4.5 oz)
o OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Meats (7 - 9 oz)
o OSCAR MAYER Meat (10 oz)
o WHEAT THINS or TRISCUIT Crackers (7 - 10 oz)
o NABISCO Toasted Chips (6 - 8.1 oz)
o CRACKERFULS Crackers (6 oz)
o TEDDY GRAHAMS Graham Crackers (8 - 10 oz)
o KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Crackers (6 oz)
o CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN & DIGIORNO For One & Flat Bread Melts (5.3 - 6.2 oz)
o CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN & DIGIORNO Pizza (12 in)
o KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner (7.25 oz)
o PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (8 oz)
o NILLA Wafers (10 - 12 oz)
o YUBAN Coffee (33 oz)
o NABISCO 12 packs
o RITZ BITS Crackers (7.5 oz)
o TOMBSTONE Pizza (17.5 - 29 oz)
Sunday, August 9, 2009
cooking from the stockpile and bringing your lunch to work
Here is today's recipe- Cupboard chili.
1 1lb ground beef
spray release (PAM)
2 onions chopped
1 shallot chopped (optional)
1 small tin tomato sauce
1 can tomatoes
1 can pinto beas
1 can kidney beans
1 packet taco seasoning (It tastes exactly the same as chili seasoning and it's cheaper!)
Saute onions and shallots in spray release until onions are clear, about 15-20 minutes. Add meat, brown and break apart. add the remaining ingredients. Simmer on low for 45 minutes to an hour, giving time for the flavours to mingle.
Serves 6
The total cost for our meal was approx $1.00/person.
We'll each eat a bowl of it, then I'll scoop a portion for T's lunch, and the rest I will use for Chili Mac later in the week. So for $6.00, we each get dinner, T get's lunch later in the week and we will get another dinner.
I try to cook at least 1 extra meal on Sunday, so later in the week when we are tired or busy, we won't run to fast food.
This week, I baked 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and chopped them into bite sized pieces. I can make Chicken enchiladas, or tacos, or chicken salad later in the week in a lot less time.
I also took a dozen medium eggs, separated them, discarded the yolks, scrambled the whites with salsa and cooked them. Once they were done, I put them in three tupperware containers and topped them with a couple of little pieces of cheese leftover from the opening night cast party on Friday. This week, T will microwave the eggs to heat them and put it in a tortilla- POOF- instant breakfast Burrito.
Forthose of you who do not have microwaves at work, but still want to bring your lunch, I recommend this. T has one similar that I load up with salad each day. I pack separately a hard boiled egg, hummus, cottage cheese, a pouch/envelope of tuna or salmon, whatever we have in the house and he has lunch. Besides his salad with protein of the day, he also gets two pieces of fruit, a bottle of home made iced tea (we have an iced tea maker), and a 100 calorie snakc pack for dessert. His lunch costs about $4/day to make, I bring something along the same lines. We try not to eat out unless we have a coupon.
1 1lb ground beef
spray release (PAM)
2 onions chopped
1 shallot chopped (optional)
1 small tin tomato sauce
1 can tomatoes
1 can pinto beas
1 can kidney beans
1 packet taco seasoning (It tastes exactly the same as chili seasoning and it's cheaper!)
Saute onions and shallots in spray release until onions are clear, about 15-20 minutes. Add meat, brown and break apart. add the remaining ingredients. Simmer on low for 45 minutes to an hour, giving time for the flavours to mingle.
Serves 6
The total cost for our meal was approx $1.00/person.
We'll each eat a bowl of it, then I'll scoop a portion for T's lunch, and the rest I will use for Chili Mac later in the week. So for $6.00, we each get dinner, T get's lunch later in the week and we will get another dinner.
I try to cook at least 1 extra meal on Sunday, so later in the week when we are tired or busy, we won't run to fast food.
This week, I baked 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and chopped them into bite sized pieces. I can make Chicken enchiladas, or tacos, or chicken salad later in the week in a lot less time.
I also took a dozen medium eggs, separated them, discarded the yolks, scrambled the whites with salsa and cooked them. Once they were done, I put them in three tupperware containers and topped them with a couple of little pieces of cheese leftover from the opening night cast party on Friday. This week, T will microwave the eggs to heat them and put it in a tortilla- POOF- instant breakfast Burrito.
Forthose of you who do not have microwaves at work, but still want to bring your lunch, I recommend this. T has one similar that I load up with salad each day. I pack separately a hard boiled egg, hummus, cottage cheese, a pouch/envelope of tuna or salmon, whatever we have in the house and he has lunch. Besides his salad with protein of the day, he also gets two pieces of fruit, a bottle of home made iced tea (we have an iced tea maker), and a 100 calorie snakc pack for dessert. His lunch costs about $4/day to make, I bring something along the same lines. We try not to eat out unless we have a coupon.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Week 4: almost done!
Sunday night ends my participation in the All You Grocery Challenge.
It's been lots of fun, when the challenge concludes, the focus of the blog will return to savings and deals, of of course, Frugal Living.
One of the great fall/ back to school promos is the Kellogg's Fuel for School. Purchase 10 participating Kellogg's products in 1 transaction and receive a $10 rebate and a $70 discount code on a Dell computer. With the upcoming sales on breakfast food and lunch=y type food and the coupons Kellogg's has put out, this one is going to be a cinch.
FYI- Kellogg's owns Morningstar Farms! I'll be stocking up on the black bean burgers and the basil Moz. burgers!
Remember that your Entertainment book coupons expire in November- so use 'em up while you got them! We'll be ordering our 2009-2010 book as soon as they are available and we'll be getting the second book for another city for only $5! THis is a perfect holiday gift for someone who enjoys going out, or if you travel to another city a lot.
I split the cost of a book with a friend and we each take the coupons we like. We both WIN!
It's been lots of fun, when the challenge concludes, the focus of the blog will return to savings and deals, of of course, Frugal Living.
One of the great fall/ back to school promos is the Kellogg's Fuel for School. Purchase 10 participating Kellogg's products in 1 transaction and receive a $10 rebate and a $70 discount code on a Dell computer. With the upcoming sales on breakfast food and lunch=y type food and the coupons Kellogg's has put out, this one is going to be a cinch.
FYI- Kellogg's owns Morningstar Farms! I'll be stocking up on the black bean burgers and the basil Moz. burgers!
Remember that your Entertainment book coupons expire in November- so use 'em up while you got them! We'll be ordering our 2009-2010 book as soon as they are available and we'll be getting the second book for another city for only $5! THis is a perfect holiday gift for someone who enjoys going out, or if you travel to another city a lot.
I split the cost of a book with a friend and we each take the coupons we like. We both WIN!
stockpile trade?
I've got a lot of weird food lurking in my cupboard. A lot of stuff that I purchased with good intentions, but may not ever eat.
Would anyone be interested in doing a cupboard swap?
We all meet in a central location, bring the groceries and toiletries- (cause lets face it, the shampoo that smelled sooo good, but makes you hair greasy, you'll never use all of it!), put it all out on a table and trade. What ever is left over, you can take back home with you, or we can donate it to the San Diego food bank- they are doing a summer time food drive right now.
I'm thinking early September might be a good time, on a weekend morning/early afternoon-ish. I'm sure my mom wouldn't mind if we took over her patio- I know she has lots of stuff that she bought for my dad's lunches that he can't have anymore.
Thoughts?
Would anyone be interested in doing a cupboard swap?
We all meet in a central location, bring the groceries and toiletries- (cause lets face it, the shampoo that smelled sooo good, but makes you hair greasy, you'll never use all of it!), put it all out on a table and trade. What ever is left over, you can take back home with you, or we can donate it to the San Diego food bank- they are doing a summer time food drive right now.
I'm thinking early September might be a good time, on a weekend morning/early afternoon-ish. I'm sure my mom wouldn't mind if we took over her patio- I know she has lots of stuff that she bought for my dad's lunches that he can't have anymore.
Thoughts?
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Week Three
Breakfasts still consist of oatmeal daily for the most part. Lucnhes are leftovers from dinner or whatever I throw together.
Monday:
B- oatmeal
lunch- taco salad (vendor lunch at work for me) DH-leftovers
Dinner- yummy soup
Tuesday:
B- the usual
L-I had another vendor lunch, so free lunch for me!! DH- spoinach, turkey and swiss roll ups, popchips, fruit
D- I went out with the girls for happy hour, but they screwed up our orders, so we ended up having dinner for free! DH had a bowl of cereal (long day!)
Weds:
B- dh had the usual, I had a whole wheat bagel and a cup of peppermint tea (hooray vendor treats!)
L- Lunch from home (soup and fruit)
D- hamburgers and spinach salad
Thursday:
B &L the usual
D- Ground beef and veggie enchiladas and salad
Friday:
B & L the usual
Dinner- Leftovers and salad
Saturday:
B- The usual
L- leftovers
D- taco salad
Sunday:
B- cereal
L- random snackies from the fridge
D- Italian squash casarole, mashed potatoes and salad
Monday:
B- oatmeal
lunch- taco salad (vendor lunch at work for me) DH-leftovers
Dinner- yummy soup
Tuesday:
B- the usual
L-I had another vendor lunch, so free lunch for me!! DH- spoinach, turkey and swiss roll ups, popchips, fruit
D- I went out with the girls for happy hour, but they screwed up our orders, so we ended up having dinner for free! DH had a bowl of cereal (long day!)
Weds:
B- dh had the usual, I had a whole wheat bagel and a cup of peppermint tea (hooray vendor treats!)
L- Lunch from home (soup and fruit)
D- hamburgers and spinach salad
Thursday:
B &L the usual
D- Ground beef and veggie enchiladas and salad
Friday:
B & L the usual
Dinner- Leftovers and salad
Saturday:
B- The usual
L- leftovers
D- taco salad
Sunday:
B- cereal
L- random snackies from the fridge
D- Italian squash casarole, mashed potatoes and salad
99 cents only- great groceries!
99 Cent only Locations - They are only in the South West.
So here is what I bought:
All of this great stuff for $25.20, including 3 packages of spring mix .
Tonight for dinner, we are having the italian squash layered with marinara and moz as the main dish, the steam and mash potatoes topped with sliced onion baked with olive oil and italian seasoning and cheddar cheese, and a big ol' salad.
Tomorrow starts the 4th week of the Grocery challenge. I'll be buying Fruit and Veg tomorrow night. We're reaching deep into the stockpile for the last week to stay under budget.
So here is what I bought:
All of this great stuff for $25.20, including 3 packages of spring mix .Tonight for dinner, we are having the italian squash layered with marinara and moz as the main dish, the steam and mash potatoes topped with sliced onion baked with olive oil and italian seasoning and cheddar cheese, and a big ol' salad.
Tomorrow starts the 4th week of the Grocery challenge. I'll be buying Fruit and Veg tomorrow night. We're reaching deep into the stockpile for the last week to stay under budget.
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