A Catalina is a coupon that prints at the register.
See Offer Details at HCW.
Not sure of the current price, as it had been on sale for $1/1 but this still should be a money maker when you use coupons (7/13 S and 6/8 S)! This is one of those times where it pays off not to use your coupons immediately.
Remember, save the bottle caps to earn prizes including free Coke at MyCokeRewards. If you hurry you could even possibly roll this deal. 24 points (8 caps) would earn you a coupon for a free Powerade at MyCokeRewards. Request the coupons and do the deal again.
If you are a personal friend of mine or just happen to really like me and haven't joined MyCokeRewards yet I would appreciate letting me refer you (I get 10 bonus points, but need to send in the e-mail address you plan to use as they do not have a referral link).
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Kroger Highlights Week of August 31
I was disappointed in the ad once again this week, but here are a few highlights. I try to include some of the best coupon deals and any good sales on meat and produce. For a complete list of the sales matched up with coupons from the Sunday Paper visit Coupon Mom.
Sale Items
Roma Tomatoes $1/lb.
Mini Carrots $1/1 lb. bag
Kroger Eggs $1.88/18 count
Kroger Shredded Cheese $1.50/8 oz bag - This is a good price for cheese if you use cheese
regularly, even though it isn't super cheap. You may have gotten a store coupon (DND) for .45/1 bag that printed at the register or in the mail.
Sale Items With Coupon Matchups
Cattlemen's BBQ Sauce $1/1
.75/1 Printable Coupon (Limit 1)
Final Cost .25/1
French's Yellow Mustard $1/1
.50/1 Printable Coupon (Will Double) (Limit 1)
Final Cost Free
Here a couple of items my readers have asked me to follow this week:
Fuze $1/1
BOGO Tearpad
Final Cost .50/1
Glaceau Vitamin Water $1/1
BOGO (8/24 S)
Don't forget to load your Kroger card through the Cellfire website for $10/$50 coupon. $50 is the amount BEFORE coupons. The Kroger offers can be done through the website so you don't have to pay phone service fees after the first text message.
If you need some "filler items" to reach the $50 pre-coupon amount consider adding some of these freebies: Sara Lee Bread (8/17 RP - Expires 9/7), Cottonelle (8/24 S), and Kiwi Shoelaces (7/13 RP) , and/or an item for a try me free rebate offer.
Sale Items
Roma Tomatoes $1/lb.
Mini Carrots $1/1 lb. bag
Kroger Eggs $1.88/18 count
Kroger Shredded Cheese $1.50/8 oz bag - This is a good price for cheese if you use cheese
regularly, even though it isn't super cheap. You may have gotten a store coupon (DND) for .45/1 bag that printed at the register or in the mail.
Sale Items With Coupon Matchups
Cattlemen's BBQ Sauce $1/1
.75/1 Printable Coupon (Limit 1)
Final Cost .25/1
French's Yellow Mustard $1/1
.50/1 Printable Coupon (Will Double) (Limit 1)
Final Cost Free
Here a couple of items my readers have asked me to follow this week:
Fuze $1/1
BOGO Tearpad
Final Cost .50/1
Glaceau Vitamin Water $1/1
BOGO (8/24 S)
Don't forget to load your Kroger card through the Cellfire website for $10/$50 coupon. $50 is the amount BEFORE coupons. The Kroger offers can be done through the website so you don't have to pay phone service fees after the first text message.
If you need some "filler items" to reach the $50 pre-coupon amount consider adding some of these freebies: Sara Lee Bread (8/17 RP - Expires 9/7), Cottonelle (8/24 S), and Kiwi Shoelaces (7/13 RP) , and/or an item for a try me free rebate offer.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Hospitality Without Breaking the Bank
In Honour and Love Your Husband's Frugal Friday post she requested help for an inexpensive dessert that could be used when she hosts a bible study for ten.
Apple Crisp is one of my favorite desserts to make. It has multiple benefits: it is simple in that it has a limited number of ingredients to buy, most of them are probably already on hand, it is quick and easy to assemble, it is travels well, it is inexpensive to make, and is almost always enjoyed by all.
Apple Crisp
Ingredients
~ 3 Pounds of Baking Apples (Usually can be found for .99/pound, or less if they are in
season, look for bulk bags with smaller apples, to save even more. Aldi is a good place to look for these. Or better yet, pick them from your orchard or a pick your own orchard.
Stick of Butter or Margarine (Generic butter is .50/stick, Margarine is as little as .13/stick. Total of .50 - 2.00 for a box)
1 Cup of Brown Sugar (Normal Price $1/box. Use coupons and bring this cost down if you don't have any on hand)
1 1/2 Cups - 2 Cups of Oatmeal depending on how thick you would like your topping (Normal price ~$2.25 for a canister. Having these in your stockpile from a BOGO deal and using coupons will bring this price down considerably.)
1/4 Cup of Sugar (optional) (I saw a 4/lb. bag this week advertised for ~$2)
Directions
Peel and cut apples into slices or chunks. ( I usually slice them and cut them in half).
If apples are extremely tart roll in 1/4 cup of sugar.
Place in a layer in a 9x13 pan.
Melt butter.
Mix brown sugar with the butter until sugar is dissolved.
Add oatmeal.
Stir until oatmeal is well coated.
Cover the apples with the oatmeal mixture.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Be sure not to over bake them or you will have applesauce!
Let cool.
Serve and top with an optional scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Total Cost of Ingredients
Even if you had to go out and buy the full size containers at full price you would still be well under a $10 budget. However, this is a good example of where having a stockpile of ingredients on hand will really save you money. The apples are my biggest expense and I can do this for $3 out of pocket or probably a total of about $4 for all of the ingredients. If I choose to use ice cream that is another $2 for a carton. If you have budgeted for $10 and you end up spending less I would encourage you to save that money to apply it to future hospitality expenses. Maybe once a month use those savings to host an simple inexpensive dinner like a pasta, salad, and dessert.
It is great to practice hospitality in whatever way we can. Remember it isn't about what you serve or how much it costs, but spending time and fellowshipping with the people you care about.
Please check back for future posts on simple recipes on a budget.
Apple Crisp is one of my favorite desserts to make. It has multiple benefits: it is simple in that it has a limited number of ingredients to buy, most of them are probably already on hand, it is quick and easy to assemble, it is travels well, it is inexpensive to make, and is almost always enjoyed by all.
Apple Crisp
Ingredients
~ 3 Pounds of Baking Apples (Usually can be found for .99/pound, or less if they are in
season, look for bulk bags with smaller apples, to save even more. Aldi is a good place to look for these. Or better yet, pick them from your orchard or a pick your own orchard.
Stick of Butter or Margarine (Generic butter is .50/stick, Margarine is as little as .13/stick. Total of .50 - 2.00 for a box)
1 Cup of Brown Sugar (Normal Price $1/box. Use coupons and bring this cost down if you don't have any on hand)
1 1/2 Cups - 2 Cups of Oatmeal depending on how thick you would like your topping (Normal price ~$2.25 for a canister. Having these in your stockpile from a BOGO deal and using coupons will bring this price down considerably.)
1/4 Cup of Sugar (optional) (I saw a 4/lb. bag this week advertised for ~$2)
Directions
Peel and cut apples into slices or chunks. ( I usually slice them and cut them in half).
If apples are extremely tart roll in 1/4 cup of sugar.
Place in a layer in a 9x13 pan.
Melt butter.
Mix brown sugar with the butter until sugar is dissolved.
Add oatmeal.
Stir until oatmeal is well coated.
Cover the apples with the oatmeal mixture.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Be sure not to over bake them or you will have applesauce!
Let cool.
Serve and top with an optional scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Total Cost of Ingredients
Even if you had to go out and buy the full size containers at full price you would still be well under a $10 budget. However, this is a good example of where having a stockpile of ingredients on hand will really save you money. The apples are my biggest expense and I can do this for $3 out of pocket or probably a total of about $4 for all of the ingredients. If I choose to use ice cream that is another $2 for a carton. If you have budgeted for $10 and you end up spending less I would encourage you to save that money to apply it to future hospitality expenses. Maybe once a month use those savings to host an simple inexpensive dinner like a pasta, salad, and dessert.
It is great to practice hospitality in whatever way we can. Remember it isn't about what you serve or how much it costs, but spending time and fellowshipping with the people you care about.
Please check back for future posts on simple recipes on a budget.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
CVS Deals Week of August 31 in Most Areas
The Metro Atlanta area is not part of the test market so our sales ad will start on Sunday. However, I decided to list the CVS deals early so that the areas that are in the test market can have them for their ad week beginning on Friday.
Here is what I found to be the best deals for the week:
Covergirl Wetslicks $5.99
Free after $5.99 ECBs without coupons
Limit 1 Deal
Use coupons to sweeten the deal.
Current $1/1 coupon expires 8/31, but ad shows new coupons to come out on 8/31.
Choice of coupons on this
Use $1/1 Covergirl and earn $1 ECB
OR
Use BOGO Covergirl Lip Product and get 2 for free.
Readers, please comment or e-mail me if you find the limit on this deal is higher than the printed limit of 1. Recently, some of the CVS limits have been different than what is listed in the ad. If it is that would be a GREAT deal!
Accu-Check Monitor $9.99
Free after $9.99 ECBs - No coupons needed
Limit 1 Deal
Roll your ECBs and donate this item. As mentioned in a previous post, sample test strips are not included with this meter. :(
Colgate Total Advanced Clean
Buy 1 get $2 ECBs without coupons
Limit 2 Deals
Use $1.50 coupon for Colgate Total Advanced Whitening
Earn .50 ECBs when you use the coupon.
Suave Body Wash
Buy $6 get $2 ECBs
Limit 5 Deals
To maximize on this deal buy in multiples of 6 bottles.
Use 3 BOGO (6/22 RP) coupons
.33/ bottle after ECBs and coupons.
Not free but a good deal if you use it. I found that the body washes also work well as liquid hand soap refills.
Atkins Bars $1
Use $1/1 coupons (8/17 S) and will be free after coupon.
Here is what I found to be the best deals for the week:
Covergirl Wetslicks $5.99
Free after $5.99 ECBs without coupons
Limit 1 Deal
Use coupons to sweeten the deal.
Current $1/1 coupon expires 8/31, but ad shows new coupons to come out on 8/31.
Choice of coupons on this
Use $1/1 Covergirl and earn $1 ECB
OR
Use BOGO Covergirl Lip Product and get 2 for free.
Readers, please comment or e-mail me if you find the limit on this deal is higher than the printed limit of 1. Recently, some of the CVS limits have been different than what is listed in the ad. If it is that would be a GREAT deal!
Accu-Check Monitor $9.99
Free after $9.99 ECBs - No coupons needed
Limit 1 Deal
Roll your ECBs and donate this item. As mentioned in a previous post, sample test strips are not included with this meter. :(
Colgate Total Advanced Clean
Buy 1 get $2 ECBs without coupons
Limit 2 Deals
Use $1.50 coupon for Colgate Total Advanced Whitening
Earn .50 ECBs when you use the coupon.
Suave Body Wash
Buy $6 get $2 ECBs
Limit 5 Deals
To maximize on this deal buy in multiples of 6 bottles.
Use 3 BOGO (6/22 RP) coupons
.33/ bottle after ECBs and coupons.
Not free but a good deal if you use it. I found that the body washes also work well as liquid hand soap refills.
Atkins Bars $1
Use $1/1 coupons (8/17 S) and will be free after coupon.
Hidden Deals at Rite Aid
In a free magazine found at Rite Aid stores there is a Rite Aid coupon for a free Accu-Check Aviva Meter. Unfortunately, these meters do not have a sample package of test strips with them, but are still good to donate. The state of GA does not charge sales tax on glucose meters so they are completely free after the coupon.
I know, I know, another glucose meter deal, but this is where it gets interesting...
When I entered my receipt online for the Single Check Rebate program I noticed that I had a credit for the Wellness Rebate. I was very confused because I had planned my trip based on the rebates and free items and didn't think that there was any overlap.
However, when I looked in the SCR book I saw that the Accu-Checks counted towards the rebate. So if you "buy" 2 of the Accu-Check meters (assuming the price is still 19.99) you will get a free Pedometer in the mail. This deal runs 7/27/08-9/27/08 so you still have some time to do this.
For more information about this rebate offer you can find it on page 10 of the August SCR book (offer number 500) or at the Rite Aid SCR website.
I know, I know, another glucose meter deal, but this is where it gets interesting...
When I entered my receipt online for the Single Check Rebate program I noticed that I had a credit for the Wellness Rebate. I was very confused because I had planned my trip based on the rebates and free items and didn't think that there was any overlap.
However, when I looked in the SCR book I saw that the Accu-Checks counted towards the rebate. So if you "buy" 2 of the Accu-Check meters (assuming the price is still 19.99) you will get a free Pedometer in the mail. This deal runs 7/27/08-9/27/08 so you still have some time to do this.
For more information about this rebate offer you can find it on page 10 of the August SCR book (offer number 500) or at the Rite Aid SCR website.
Enjoy a free snack on CVS!
I haven't seen this deal posted anywhere so I thought that I would share it with my readers.
The CVS scanners are printing out coupons for $2/2 Gold Emblem Nuts this week.
The single serve bags of cashews and the peg bags of chocolate covered peanuts are .99/bag! So for every coupon you have you get two bags for free! Each CVS card should print one coupon per day at the scanner kiosk.
The CVS scanners are printing out coupons for $2/2 Gold Emblem Nuts this week.
The single serve bags of cashews and the peg bags of chocolate covered peanuts are .99/bag! So for every coupon you have you get two bags for free! Each CVS card should print one coupon per day at the scanner kiosk.
Free Chick-Fil-A Monday!
From the Chick-fil-A website.
What is the Promotional Offer?
Visit any participating Chick-fil-A restaurant wearing your favorite football team’s attire or logo on Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2008, from 10:30 a.m. until close and get one free order of our new Chick-n-Strips (3-count). Limit one order per person while supplies last.
Do I Need a Coupon to Get the Free Order of Chick-n-Strips?
No, all you have to do is wear something that has your favorite football team’s logo on it.
Can I Wear Any Football Team’s Logo or Attire?
Yes, you can wear any clothing or accessory that has a collegiate logo, or the logo of your favorite recreational football team, middle or high school football team, or professional football team.
What Time Does the Free Offer Begin and End?
The promotion begins at participating Chick-fil-A restaurants at 10:30 a.m.
For our restaurants located inside shopping malls, the closing time will vary based on mall operating hours for Labor Day.
For free-standing Chick-fil-A restaurants, the closing time for this Labor Day will be 10 p.m.
Is the Free Offer Valid Through the Drive-Thru Window?
Yes, starting at 10:30 a.m. and going to 10 p.m. on Labor Day, you can get the free order of Chick-n-Strips if you wear the appropriate football-themed attire as stated above. Please be sure to inform us at the speaker box what football team’s item you are wearing!
Sweet Deal! BOGO Sweet Tomatoes
This is a wonderful deal. Donate some of the cheap/free school supplies you've gotten and get a BOGO Sweet Tomatoes coupon. I don't know how long the coupon that you receive will be valid. The regular price per person is less than $10 with the coupon this could be an inexpensive date night.
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One day I had a thought...
that I could to help others through my experiences. Since I really like to save money and I like to help others so I am going to give it a try.
The original inspiration for this blog came many months ago from an e-mail my husband sent me one morning.
"Looks like you were ahead of the curve, as usual. Had frugality and common sense before frugality and common sense were cool.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/04/21/news/economy/moms_foodshopping/index.htm
Tim"
I'm still in development at this point and am new to blogging, but I wanted to go ahead and get started as it seems that many people are asking me how I save money and I want to be able to help them as much as I can. I am a procrastinator and a perfectionist so it has taken me many months to get to this point, but here we go.
I hope that my readers enjoy this blog as we learn together.
The original inspiration for this blog came many months ago from an e-mail my husband sent me one morning.
"Looks like you were ahead of the curve, as usual. Had frugality and common sense before frugality and common sense were cool.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/04/21/news/economy/moms_foodshopping/index.htm
Tim"
I'm still in development at this point and am new to blogging, but I wanted to go ahead and get started as it seems that many people are asking me how I save money and I want to be able to help them as much as I can. I am a procrastinator and a perfectionist so it has taken me many months to get to this point, but here we go.
I hope that my readers enjoy this blog as we learn together.
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