Sunday, June 27, 2010

Menu Plan Monday – Week of 6/28/10

WOW - June is flying by.  The 4th of July is just around the corner!  We are in for some cooler air here mid week.  I am excited to open the windows up!
Monday - Spaghetti
Tuesday – Tacos
Wednesday – Hamburgers and French Fries
Thursday – Chicken Breast Divine
Friday – Eat Out
Saturday – Picnic at Friends
Sunday – 4th of July Picnic & Fireworks!

Meatball Sub Casserole

Ingredients:
1 batch of meatballs
1 loaf (1#) of Italian Bread cut into 1" slices
1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayo
1tsp Italian Seasoning
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 jar (28oz) of spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
2 garlic cloves minced

Directions:
Arrange bread in a single layer of an ungreased 9x13 pans.  Combine cream cheese, mayo, and seasonings and spread over bread.  Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella.  Combine water, sauce, garlic, and meatballs.  Pour over cheese mixture.  Top with remaining cheese.  Bake fore 30 minutes at 350.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

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Thursday, June 24, 2010

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Giant Eagle Deals 06/24/10 – 06/30/10

Please note, I use the Cleveland, Ohio area Giant Eagle Advertisement as well as the SS (Smart Source), RP (Red Plum), P&G (Proctor & Gamble), and GM (General Mills) coupon sections. Deals and coupon values/availability may vary by region. My final prices are calculated using the NE Ohio coupons doubling coupons up to $0.99. I may not include ALL sale items, but the ones I feel are a good to GREAT deal!


My additional sources of coupons include the magazines, All You and Ladies Home Journal. Be sure to register your Advantage Card at Shortcuts and Cellfire to load more coupons onto your GE card!

Produce:
Watermelon - $3.99
Blueberries, Strawberries, Blackberries or Raspberries – 2 for $5
Sweet Corn – 10 for $2
Cantaloupes – 2 for $5
Farmer’s Marker Baby-Cut Carrots – 2 for $3

Grocery:
Special K Cereal, Bars, or Crisps – 4 for $10

Kraft Dressings – 3 for $5
Use $1 off from 6/20 SS
Final Price = $0.67 each

GE Iced Tea 12 Packs – 2 for $8

Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce – BOGO
Use $0.50 off from 5/16 SS

GE Chips – BOGO
San Giorgio Pasta – 10 for $10
Dei Fratelli Canned Tomatoes – 10 for $10
GE Buns or King Size Bread - $0.99
Heinz Ketchup or Vinegar – BOGO
Bush’s Baked or Grillin’ Beans – 3 for $5
Vlasic Pickles – 5 for $10


Hidden Valley Ranch or KC Marinades – 4 for $10
Use $1 HV off from 5/16 SS
Use $1 off KC from 5/9 SS
Final Price = $1.50 each

A.1 Steak Sauce or Marinades – 2 for $6
Black Pearls Olives – 2 for $4

Marzetti Slaw Dressing – 2 for $7
Use $0.50 off from 5/23 SS
Final Price = $2.50 each

Jell-O Gelatin or Pudding – 15 for $10
Use BOGO from 6/6 SS
Final Price = $0.42 each!

Pillsbury Cake Mix – 10 fro $10
Pillsbury Frosting – 2 for $3
Coke or Sprite 2 L – 10 for $10

Nabisco Triscuits, Wheat Thins, Crackerfuls, or Classics Cookies– 2 for $5
Use $1 off Crackerfuls from 6/6 SS
Final Price = $1.50 each

Frito Lay Fritos, Cheetos, or Rold Gold Pretzels - $2.49

Keebler Right Bites, Town House, or Baker’s Treasures Cookies – 2 for $5
Use $1 off 2 Town House from 6/6 RP
Final Price = $2 each

Shearer’s Tangos or Shapers – 2 for $4
Honey Bunches of Oats or Shredded Wheat – 4 for $10
Thomas’ Plain English Muffins or Entenmann’s Little Bites – BOGO
GE Bagels – 2 for $5
Home Pride Wheat Bread or Hostess Donettes – BOGO

Kool-Aid Packets – 20 for $2.50
Use $2 off Domino Sugar wyb 10 from 6/20 SS

GE Pretzels - $1.89
GE Tasty Grains – 2 for $4

Miracle Whip 30 oz or 22 oz Squeeze – 2 for $5
Use $1.50 off 2 from 6/20 SS
Final Price = $1.75 each

Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna – 3 for $2

Fiber One Bars – 2 for $6
Use $0.40 printable
Final Price = $2.20

Chex Mix or Bugles Snack Mix – 2 for $6
Use $0.50 off 2 from 6/13 SS
Final Price = $2.50 each

Old El Paso Taco Seasons – 4 for $3
Use $0.50 printable
Final Price = $0.25 MONEY MAKER!

Old El Paso Taco Shells, Beans, or Chiles – 4 for $5
Use $0.50 printable
Final Price = $0.25!

Betty Crocker, Brownie, Cookie, or Muffin Mix – 3 for $6
Use $0.75 off 2 Brownie Mixes from 5/30 GM or printable
Final Price = $0.50

Meats:
Semi-Boneless Rib Steaks - $5.99/# Value Packs
80% Ground Chuck - $1.99/# Value Packs
GE Meat Franks – BOGO
Ballpark Franks - BOGO

Hebrew National Franks or Knockwurst – BOGO
Use $0.75 off from 6/20 RP

Hillshire Farm Polska Kielbasa or Smoked Sausage – BOGO
Use $1 off 2 from 6/6 RP

GE Breakfast Sausage Links or Patties – 2 for $6

Household/HBA:
GE 18 oz Plastic Party Cups – 2 for $3
GE 12 oz Foam Cups - $0.99

Frozen:
GE Ice Cream – 4 for $9
Use $1 off from 6/13 SS
Final Price = $1.25 each!

Cool Whip – 10 for $10

Mrs. T’s – 3 for $6
Use $1 off 2 from 5/2 RP
Final Price = $1.50 each

Aunt Jemima Entrees or Waffles – 2 for $3
Stouffer’s Family Size Entrees - $5.99
Hanover Gold or Silverline Veggies – 3 for $5

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream – 3 for $10
Use $1 off 2 from 6/6 RP
Final Price = $2.83 each

DiGiorno Pizza & Bread Sticks, Ultimate or Stuffed Crust - $5.99
Red Barron Classic Pizza – 2 for $8

Drumstick 8 ct - $4.99
Use $1 off from 5/2 SS
Final Price = $3.99

Dairy – June is Dairy Month:
Kraft Chunks, Shredded, or Singles – 5 for $10

Heluva Good Dips – 4 for $7
Use $0.75 off from 6/20 SS
Final Price = $0.25 each!

Breakstone’s Sour Cream – 2 for $3
GE ½ Gallon Iced Tea – 4 for $5
Philadelphia Cream Cheese – 4 for $5
Baileys Coffee Creamer – 2 for $3 (Highly recommend!)
Minute Maid OJ – 2 for $5

Dannon Yogurt Cups – 20 for $10
Use $0.40 off 6 from 5/9, 6/13 SS
Final Price = $0.37 each

Yoplait Go-Gurt or YoPlus – 3 for $6
Use $0.50 off YoPlus from 6/20 SS
Use $0.75 off 2 Go-Gurt from 5/30 GM, 6/13 SS
Use $1 off 2 Go-Gurt from 5/9 SS
Use $0.80 off 2 printable
Final Price = $1 - $1.50

Pillsbury Crescents, Sweet Rolls, Bread or – 3 for $6

Breyer’s Inspirations, Disney, or YoCrunch - $1.99
Use $0.50 off Disney from 5/23 SS
Final Price = $0.99 each

I Can’t Believe its Not Butter Spray, Spread, or Quarters – 2 for $4
Promise Spread – 2 for $4

Instant $$ Deals (MUST BUY SPECIFIED QUANTITY):
Pepsi or Mt. Dew 24 Packs – 2 for $9
Klondike Bars – 5 for $10
Pepsi or Mountain 24 oz 6 Packs – 4 for $8
Twizzlers – 4 for $5
Betty Crocker Baking, Pizza Crust, or Potato Pouches – 10 for $6

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel – 3 for $5
Use $0.55 off 2 from 5/16 SS

Purchase $10 and Get $5 off OYNO:
McCormick Grill Mates Packets – 10 for $10
McCormick Grill Mates – 5 for $10

Purchase Both and Get 1 FREE GE Marshmallows instantly:
Nabisco Honey Maid Grahams – 2 for $6
Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar 6 Packs – 2 for $6

Purchase 10 and Get $2 off OYNO:
Gatorade – 10 for $10

Purchase 2 and Get $3 off OYNO:
Little Swimmers - $6.99
Use $1.50 printable

Huggies, Pull-Ups, or Good Nites 10 to 50 ct - $8.99
Use $1.50 off Huggies from 6/20 SS
Use $2 off Good Nites printable
Use $3 Huggies printable

Huggies Boxed Wipes - $8.99
Use $2 printable
Use $0.50 off from 6/20 SS

**Receive $10 OYNO wyb $100 in Visa Gift Cards (expires 7/7/10)**

Happy Shopping!

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Menu Plan Monday – Week of 6/21/10

So I had a great week for cooking last week! I am using that momentum to move forward and I have another 2 new recipes to try!
Monday – Quesidillas Rellenas (recipe to follow, I am trying to mimic my favorite dish at a local Mexican Restaurant)

Tuesday – Meatball Casserole (recipe to follow)

Wednesday – Leftovers

Thursday – Pancakes & Sausage!

Friday – Eat Out

Saturday – Burgers and Hotdogs on the Grill
Sunday – Eat Out

Happy Father's Day


Everyday I am thankful for the wonderful and inspiring Fathers in my life.  I am lucky to have an amazing Father who raised me to be a strong, confident woman with a great mind.  I married an incredible man who allows me to obtain my goals in life.  As I watch my husband with our two boys, I am amazed at the love he has for them.  I hope my boys grow up to be great Dad's just like their own and their "Papas"!

Happy Father's Day!

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Grilled Pork Kebabs with Cucumber Sauce

This is a great summer recipe because it uses the grill and would be great with fresh cucumber from the garden!


Ingredients:
6 burrito-size flour tortillas, halved
¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper
1# pork loin cut into cubes
1 onion cut into wedges
1 tsp dried oregano
1 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
1 tsp dill
½ English cucumber, grated
Directions:
Toss pork and onions with 1 ½ tbsp olive oil, oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Allow to marinate 20 minutes until overnight. Thread on 4 skewers. Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush tortillas with 1 ½ tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Toast on the grill until browned, about 5 minutes. Mash garlic and ½ tsp salt into paste. Whisk in yogurt, dill, and ¼ tsp pepper. Grill skewers until lightly charred and cooked through, approximately 8 -10 minutes. Serve with sauceand tortillas.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Giant Eagle Deals 06/17/10 – 06/23/10

Please note, I use the Cleveland, Ohio area Giant Eagle Advertisement as well as the SS (Smart Source), RP (Red Plum), P&G (Proctor & Gamble), and GM (General Mills) coupon sections. Deals and coupon values/availability may vary by region. My final prices are calculated using the NE Ohio coupons doubling coupons up to $0.99. I may not include ALL sale items, but the ones I feel are a good to GREAT deal!


My additional sources of coupons include the magazines, All You and Ladies Home Journal. Be sure to register your Advantage Card at Shortcuts and Cellfire to load more coupons onto your GE card!

Produce:
Blueberries - BOGO
Nectarine - $1.59/#
Sweet Corn – 3 for $0.99
Farmers Market Mushrooms - BOGO

Grocery:
Cheerios 18 oz – 4 for $10
Use $1 off 2 from 5/30 GM or printable
Final Price = $2 each

Nature Valley Granola Bars – 4 for $10
Use $0.75 off 2 from 5/30 GM
Use $0.50 off Sweet & Salty from 5/30 GM
Use $0.40 printable
Final Price = $1.50 - $1.75 each

Knorr Side Dishes or Recipe Secrets – 10 for $10
Use $1 off 3 from 5/23 RO (x6/20/10)
Final Price = $0.67 each

Snack Pack Pudding – 10 for $10
Chef Boyardee Canned Pasta – 10 for $10
RedPack Canned Tomatoes – 10 for $10
GE Pasta or Noodles – 10 for $10
GE Buns or King Size Bread - $0.99
Lipton Iced Tea 12 Packs – $4.99
Campbell’s Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup – 2 for $1
Kool-Aid Bursts 6 Packs – 10 for $10

Campbell’s V-8 or V-8 Fusion 46 oz – 2 for $5
Use $0.50 off 2 V-8 from 6/6 SS
Use $0.50 off Fusion from 5/23 SS
Use $1 printable
Final Price = $1.50 - $2 each

Juicy Juice 46 oz – 2 for $4
Shearer’s Potato Chips - $1.99
Kellogg’s Fiber Plus or Cinnabon Bars or Fiber Plus Cereal – 2 for $5
Ocean Spray Cranberry or Blueberry Juice – 5 for $10
Orville Redenbacher’s 3 or 4 Packs – BOGO
Schwebel’s Selects Bread or Sun-Maid Raisin Bread – BOGO
Thomas’ Hearty Grains or Season’s Best English Muffins – 2 for $4
Keebler Chips Deluxe or Club Crackers or Sunshine Cheez-its – 2 for $5
Prego Pasta Sauce 24 oz – 3 for $6
Hunts Pasta Sauce – 10 for $10

Smucker’s Grape Jam or Jelly – 3 for $5
Use $1 off 2 from 5/23 RP
Final Price = $1.17 each

Mott’s Applesauce – 2 for $4
Starkist Chunk Light Tuna – 4 for $3

Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce 18 oz – BOGO
Use $1 off 2 from 5/23 SS

Ken’s Dressing 16 oz – BOGO
Use $1 off 2 from 5/9 SS

Plochman’s Yellow Mustard – 2 for $3
Kraft Mayo 30 oz or Squeeze 22 oz – BOGO
Kool-Aid Canisters or Fun Fizz – 2 for $4
Keebler Pie Crust – 2 for $4
Snapple Iced Tea 6 packs - $4.99 (Last time I was at my Giant Eagle, there were tear pads on the shelf for a full price mail in rebate on Snapple 6 packs)!

Meats:
Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops - BOGO
T-Bone Steaks - $6.99/# Value Packs
Boneless Value Packs Country Style Pork Ribs or Chef’s Prime Roast - BOGO
Oscar Meyer Meat Franks – BOGO
Coleman Chicken Sausage - BOGO

Oscar Meyer Meat Bologna – 2 for $3
Use $1 off 2 from 5/16 SS
Final Price = $1 each

Household/HBA:
Colgate Toothpaste or Brushes – 2 for $4
Use $1 off Colgate Total from 6/6 SS
Use $0.75 off Max June All You
Use $0.75 off 360 Brush from June All You
Final Price = $1 each
Small Steps Bath Tissue, Paper Towels, or Napkins – 2 for $4
Use $1 off from 6/13 SS
Final Price = $1 each

Frozen:
Stouffer’s French Bread Pizzas – 5 for $10

Buitoni Complete Meals for 2 - $7.99 (see post here)
Use $1.50 off from May All You or printable
Final Price = $6.49 each

Tombstone Pizza – 3 for $10
Healthy Choice Complete Selections or Caf̩ Steamers Р4 for $10

Green Giant Boxed Veggies – 10 for $10
Use $0.50 off 2 printable
Final Price = $0.50 each

The Philly Steak – BOGO
McCain Fries, Smiles, or Babycakes – 4 for $10

Edy’s Fruit Bars or Dibs – 4 for $10
Use $1 off Dibs from 5/2 SS
Final Price = $2 each

Dairy – June is Dairy Month:
Florida’s Natural OJ or Grapefruit Juice – 3 for $9

Sargento Shredded Cheese – 2 for $4
Use $0.50 off Reduced Sodium from 4/18 SS
Final Price = $1

Olivio Premium Olive Oil Spread 15oz – 2 for $4
Use $1 off 2 from 1/3 SS
Final Price = $1.50 each

Reddi Whip – 2 for $4
Use $1 off from June All You
Final Price = $1

Heluva Good Sour Cream 16 oz – 2 for $3
Parkay Twin Pack or Fleischman Quarters – 4 for $7
GE ½ Gallon Iced Tea – 4 for $5

Instant $$ Deals (MUST BUY SPECIFIED QUANTITY):
Boston Market Homestyle Meals – 4 for $8

Cinnamon Toast Crunch or Honey Nut Cheerios – 3 for $10
Use $1 off 3 from 6/13 SS
Use $1 off 2 from 5/30 GM or printable
Use $0.55 off Honey Nut Cheerions printable

PowerAde – 12 for $10
Twizzlers – 4 for $5

Dannon Activia, Danactive, Danimals Crush or Coolisions – 4 for $6
Use $1 off Crush Cups from 6/6 SS
Use $1 off Activia from 6/6 SS
Use $0.50 off Activia from 5/2 SS or printable
Final Price = As low as $0.50 each with 4 coupons!

Gorton’s Grilled Fish Fillets – 3 for $9
Use $0.60 off from Feb All You

Breyer’s Ice Cream – 4 for $10

Purchase 2 and Get $2 off OYNO:
Angel Soft 9 Mega or 12 Double or 24 Regular - $4.99
Use $0.50 off from 5/23 RP

Sparkle Paper Towels 6 Big or 8 Regular - $4.99

Purchase 20 and Get $2 off OYNO:
Yoplait Cups – 20 for $10
Use $0.40 off 6 from 5/30 GM
Use $0.50 off 8 from 5/30 GM
Use $0.40 off 6 from 4/25 SS (X6/19/10)
Use $0.50 off 8 from 4/25 SS (X6/19/10)
Use $0.50 off 6 printable
Final Price = $0.39 each

Purchase 3 and Get Tostitos or Doritos FREE instantly:
Pepsi or Mountain Dew 12 Packs or 24 oz 6 Packs – 3 for $11

Purchase 4 and Get $2 off any Gallon of Milk instantly:
Pillsbury Sweet Moments or Ready to Bake Cookies – 4 for $10
Use $1 off 2 from 3/28 SS (x6/19/10)

**Receive $10 OYNO wyb $50 in iTunes Gift Cards (expires 6/23/10)**

Happy Shopping!

Why You Should Wait to Use Your Coupons!


Through my almost year of heavy couponing (that is what I call it), I have learned to hold on and wait! I know I often get a high value coupon for a product I really want to try and all I want to do it buy it now! But I have learned to wait it out because chances are that product will go on sale and it will be an even better deal with my coupon! So why oh why did I break my rule this week?


The May 2010 issue of All You had a coupon for a $1.50 off a Buitoni Complete Meal and I have been eyeing up the Shrimp and Lobster Ravioli as a nice splurge for quite some time. Well the coupon expires 6/30/10 and I was getting nervous! When I went to Giant Eagle on Sunday they had them priced at $9.99 so I took the plunge and bought it. Normally I would NEVER pay that much for a frozen boxed meal for 2, but hey it was a splurge plus with the $1.50 off it brings the price down to $8.49. Now the package of Shrimp and Lobster Ravioli with a Garlic Cream Sauce is proudly sitting in my freezer staring at me every night. I am waiting for the perfect time to make it as a special dinner for just my husband and I. I sure hope it tastes as good as it looks!

Well guess what? I got my Giant Eagle advertisement in the mail and guess what is on sale for $7.99 starting on 6/17/10? Yep – the Buitoni meals! I could have had my splurge for $2 cheaper. Well lesson learned, hold onto the high value coupons and match it with a sale to get an even better deal! Well you can print another coupon from $1.50 off a meal here, so maybe I will have to buy another one like the Grilled Chicken and Spinach Cannelloni!

So tonight we needed a quick dinner and all my son wanted was peanut butter, so I finally opened that box!I HIGHLY recommended this meal as a treat, it was delicious!

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Menu Plan Monday – Week of 6/14/10

The last couple of weeks I was on a negative track as far as cooking dinner. It was HOT and I just did not know what to make. Personally, I like grilled food, but I have a limit. So I found some new recipes and now I have a POSITIVE attitude again moving forward, so bring on the menu!


Monday – Spaghetti

Tuesday – Grilled Pork Kebabs with Cucumber Sauce

Wednesday – Hamburgers & Fries

Thursday – Fish Tacos with Avocado Sauce (recipe to follow)

Friday – Pizza Night

Saturday – Eat Out

Sunday – Father’s Day at my Parents

Saturday, June 12, 2010

I Just Won 9 Swag Bucks on www.swagbucks.com

I Just Won 9 Swag Bucks on www.swagbucks.com

Chicken Breast Divine

Ingredients:
4-6 chicken breasts
4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup cream (or I use whole milk)
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp dijon mustard

Directions:
Brown chicken breasts in butter then remove skillet.  Add cornstarch to cream or milk then brown in skillet stirring continuously.  Once thickened, add broth and mustard and simmer for 10 minutes.  Add chicken breasts, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.  I like to servce over white or brown rice!

Check out more great recipes at the Ultimate Recipe Swap over as Life as Mom!  This is also posted on the $5 Dinner Challenge!

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Schwan’s Dine In. Chill Out.

So with 2 working adults sometimes you need a quick meal. But a quick meal could lead to fast food or running out to get something to eat. When I get home from work the last thing that I want to do (or my kids) is to sit in a restaurant. We have found a much cheaper alternative, having some readymade food items in the freezer from Schwan’s. It is definitely A LOT cheaper than eating out and it is A LOT faster than eating out. Some of our favorites include:


Garlic Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes
Turkey Mignon
Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Tortilla Encrusted Tilapia
And of course, the Ice Cream

My Schwan’s delivery truck comes to my door every other Wednesday. We do not order every time but probably every 2 – 3 times he visits. I also like to pre-order online that way everything I want is on the truck! Right now you can get 20% off orders of $60 or more when you redeem code SV online! Offer is good through July 24, 2010. I always check out the Specials section and normally can find a great deal! There is a $1 delivery fee so I recommend ordering as much as you can in one order!

Giant Eagle Deals 06/10/10 – 06/16/10

Please note, I use the Cleveland, Ohio area Giant Eagle Advertisement as well as the SS (Smart Source), RP (Red Plum), P&G (Proctor & Gamble), and GM (General Mills) coupon sections. Deals and coupon values/availability may vary by region. My final prices are calculated using the NE Ohio coupons doubling coupons up to $0.99. I may not include ALL sale items, but the ones I feel are a good to GREAT deal!

My additional sources of coupons include the magazines, All You and Ladies Home Journal. Be sure to register your Advantage Card at Shortcuts to load more coupons onto your GE card!

Produce:
Red Grapes - $0.99/#
Peaches - $1.79/#
Sweet Corn – 3 for $0.99

Grocery:
Pepsi or Aquafina 24 oz 6 Packs – 3 for $11
Kellogg’s Pop Tarts or Nutri Grain Bars – 4 for $10
Jif Peanut Butter – 5 for $10

Smucker’s Jam or Jelly or Simply Fruit – 5 for $10
Use $1 off 2 from 5/23 RP
Final Price = $1.50 each

GE Buns - $0.99
GE Ketchup 40 oz – 2 for $3
GE Yellow Mustard 20 oz - 10 for $10
Open Pit BBQ Sauce - $1

SoBe – 10 for $10
Use BOGO Printable
Final Price = $0.50 each!

7UP, A&W or Sunkist 2L – 5 for $5
Lipton Iced Tea 12 Packs – 2 for $9
Gatorade 8 Packs – 2 for $10

Campbell’s V8 64 oz – 2 for $6
Use $0.50 off 2 from 6/6 SS
Final Price = $2.50 each

Vitamin Water – 10 for $10
Ruffles or Sun Chips – 2 for $6
Keebler Town House, Sandies or Grahams – 2 for $5
Chips Ahoy, Teddy Grahams or 100 Calorie Packs – 2 for $5
Pop Secret 3 ct – 5 for $10
Thomas’ Bagels or Mini Bagels – 2 for $5

Folgers Coffee 10.3-11.5 oz – 2 for $6
Use $1 off 2 from 5/23 RP
Final Price = $2.50 each
Nature’s Price Bread or Hostess Donettes – BOGO

Duncan Hines Cake Mix – 10 for $10
Use $0.55 off 2 from 3/28 SS
Final Price = $0.45 each!

Duncan Hines Frosting – 4 for $5
Use $0.55 off 2 from 3/28 SS
Final Price = $0.70 each

Kraft Dressing – 3 for $5
Rice A Roni or Pasta Roni – 10 for $10
Classico Pasta Sauce or Basil Pesto – 2 for $4
Velveeta, Kraft Deluxe or Homestyle Dinners – 2 for $4

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest or Smart Taste Pasta – 2 for $3
Use printable
Final Price =

Bumble Bee Solid White Tuna – 4 for $5
GE Milano Italian Bread, Wheat, Rye, or Light Bread – 3 for $5
Marzetti Dressing – 5 for $10

Betty Crocker Baking Pouches – 3 for $6
Use $0.50 off Cookie Mix from 5/3 GM
Final Price = $1

Chex Snack Mix or Bugles – 5 for $10
Use $0.50 off 2 Chex from 4/18 SS (x6/12/10)
Use $0.50 printable
Final Price = $1 - $1.50 each

Old El Paso Dinner Kits - 5 for $10
Use $0.60 off 2 printable
Final Price = $1.40 each
Bisquick or Fiber One Pancake Mix - $2.99
Use $0.60 Bisquick printable
Final Price = $1.79 each

Betty Crocker Potatoes or Hamburger Helpers – 10 for $10
Use $0.75 off 3 HH from 5/2 SS, 5/30 GM or printable
Use $0.50 off 2 potatoes printable
Final Price = $0.50 each

Meats:
Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.99/# Value Packs
Semi-Boneless NY Strip Steaks - $6.99/# Value Packs
Fresh Tilapia Filets - $5.99/#
85% Lean Ground Round - $2.99/# Value Packs
GE Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters - $0.79/#
Kahn’s Franks – BOGO

Oscar Meter Meat Bologna – BOGO
Use $1 off 2 from 5/16 SS

Household/HBA:
Dial 3 Bar or Pumps – 3 for $5
Use $0.35 off from 6/13 RP
Final Price = $0.97 each

Soft Scrub – 2 for $5
Use $1 off Total Bath & Kitchen from 6/13 RP
Use $0.50 off from 6/13 RP
Final Price = $1.50 each

Renuzit Adjustable Air Freshener – 3 for $3
Use B3G3 coupon from 6/13 RP
Final Price = $0.50 each!

Frozen:
Lean Cuisine Entrees – 5 for $10

Turkey Hill Ice Cream – 4 for $10
Use $1 off 2 from 5/2 RP
Final Price = $2

Green Giant Veggies in Sauce, Create a Meal or Just for One – 2 for $5
Use $0.55 Just for One Printable
Final Price = $1.40

Rosetto Pasta or Rosina Meatballs – 2 for $6
Eggo Pancakes – 3 for $5
Birds Eye Volia – 2 for $7
Hungry-Man Dinners – 4 for $10

Drumstick 4 ct – 2 for $6
Use $1 off from 5/2 SS
Final Price = $2

Freschetta Naturally Rising or PizzAmore – 2 for $11

DiGiorno or California Pizza Kitchen for One or Flatbread Melts – 4 for $10
Use $1 off 2 DiGiorno from 5/16 SS
Use $1 off CA Pizza from 5/2 SS
Final Price = $1.50 - $2 each

Luigi’s Italian Ice, Minute Maid Bars or Whole Fruit Bars – 4 for $10
Use $0.50 off Luigi’s from 5/2 RP
Final Price = $1.50

Dairy – June is Dairy Month:
Trix, Delights, or Fiber One Yogurt – 3 for $6
Use $0.50 off Delights from 5/16 SS
Use $1 off Delights printable
Use $0.50 off Fiber One from 5/16 SS
Use $0.75 off 2 Trix or $0.35 off Trix from 4/18 SS (x6/12/10)
Use $0.80 on 2 Trix printable
Final Price = $1 - $1.25 each

Kraft Deli Deluxe Slices – 2 for $5
Minute Maid Chilled Lemonade or Punch 64 oz, Enhanced 12 oz or Simply Single – 5 for $5
Dean Chugs – 10 for $10
LOL Butter Tubs or Margarine Sleeve – 10 for $10

Dannon Greek Yogurt – 5 for $5
Use $1 off 3 from 6/6 SS
Use $0.30 printable
Final Price = $0.40 - $0.67 each

Instant $$ Deals (MUST BUY SPECIFIED QUANTITY):
Coke or Sprite 12 packs or 12 oz 8 packs – 3 for $10
Pepsi or Mountain Dew 2 L or Lipton Tea 1.5L – 5 for $5

Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes or Mini-Wheats – 4 for $8
Use $1 off 2 Mini Wheats from 6/6 RP
Use $1 off 2 printable
Use $1.50 off 3 from 5/23 RP
Final Price Varies

Cheerios or Lucky Charms – 3 for $8
Use $1 of 2 from 5/2 SS (x6/12/10), 5/30 GM
Use $1 off 2 printable
Final Price Varies

Breyer’s Yogurt Cups – 20 for $8
Use $1 off 10 from 3/25 SS
Final Price = $0.30 each (with 2 coupons)

Tropicana OJ or Trop 50 – 3 for $7
Use $1 off 2 from 4/25 RP
Use $1 off TROP50 from 6/6 RP
Final Price = $1.33 - $1.83 each

Ore-Ida Fries, Hashbrowns or Tater Tots – 3 for $6

Purchase 2 and Get $3 off OYNO:
Charmin Ultra 6 Mega or 12 Big - $6.49
Use $0.25 off from 6/6 P&G

Bounty Paper Towels 6 Big or 8 Regular - $6.49
Use $0.25 off from 6/6 P&G

Luvs Jumbo Packs - $6.49

Purchase 2 and Get $4 off OYNO:
Pampers Jumbo Packs - $8.99
Use $1.50 off from 6/6 P&G

Pampers Boxed Wipes - $8.99
Use $2 off from 6/6 P&G

**Purchase a Disney Gift Card and get 10% off a purchase of $50 or more**
**Receive $10 OYNO wyb $50 in iTunes Gift Cards (expires 6/23/10)**

Happy Shopping!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Groupon

I just tried Groupon and I LOVE it! I just got an Eco-Friendly oil change from Lube for only $18!! The normal price is $37! What a great deal. We already get out oil changes at Lube Stop and use the Eco=Friendly oil so it was a perfect deal for me!


If you haven't signed up for Groupon, it's a really neat site. Each day they email you an amazing deal based on the city of your choice. Deals can be up to 90% off. Then, because Groupon uses the theory of collective buying power, they have to sell a certain number of deals or they cancel the deal and you don't get charged. That way you only get the most unbeatable price.

It's really easy to register and it's FREE. Here's what you do:
1.Register for Groupon
2.Check each day for their unbeatable deal (or sign up to have the deal emailed to you)
3.If you decide you want the deal, you just click on the buy button.
4.If the minimum number of people sign up, they charge your credit card and send you a link to your coupon. If not enough people sign up, you don't get charged (but you don't get the deal either).

Monday, June 7, 2010

$10 Rebate on Febreze Home Collection

With the Febreze® Home collection, inspirational design and unique scent make the perfect combination for a refreshing atmosphere. And now you can receive a $10 rewards card when you purchase $20 of your favorite Home Collection products.


It’s simple finding Home Collection products that fit your style—like the Febreze Flameless Luminary™. The decorative scented shades are lit by a flickering light, so you get all the benefits of a candle without the worry of a flame. And with changeable shades, you can use different scents and shades to match the season or your style.

Enjoy premium home fragrance with the Febreze Home Collection Soy Blend Candle and the Febreze Home Collection Woodwick Candle. Not only does the Woodwick Candle last up to 80 hours, but it provides the sound of a crackling fire—in a candle!

Or freshen your home with scented oils available in the Febreze Home Collection Reed Diffuser and No Spill Wood Diffuser. Both fresheners release premium fragrance in scents like Green Tea Citrus to freshen the air while serving as classic décor.

To receive your $10 rewards card from Febreze, please do the following:

1. Completely fill out the form.
2. Offer begins June 6, 2010 and ends September 6, 2010.
3. All requests must be received by September 30, 2010
4. Circle the eligible products and their corresponding prices on your original dated cash register receipt.
5. Enclose the original UPC’s (bar codes) from qualifying packages.
6. Mail your completed form, receipts and UPC’s to the address on the form.

Swagbucks - 20 Free Points for Sign-ups


Do you use Swagbucks?  I do!  If you search the internet, why not use a search engine that rewards you for searches? 

If you’re new to Swagbucks, it’s an online search engine that rewards you for searching online. It’s very simple to sign up for. In fact, it takes all of about one minute. There are no fees, no credit card required and no phone number or address requested.


After that, you are credited 30 points to your account. After that, you’ll be rewarded randomly 5-20 points for searches you do online. You can also earn points by downloading the toolbar. Plus, Swagbucks routinely gives away free points on their blog, Facebook and Twitter accounts.

With just a tiny bit of effort, you can pretty easily earn enough to get a $5 Amazon gift card (or a number of other prizes worth around $5) every 4-6 weeks.

Now, you might be thinking, “What’s the big deal if I only earn a $5 gift card every month?” Well, you’re right, $5 isn’t that exciting. It’s something, but that’s only the beginning. You see, your earnings will exponentially multiply when you refer others.

Do you know anyone else who searches online? I thought so. Well, tell them about Swagbucks, send them your referral link, and you’ll not only instantly earn more points when they sign up, you’ll also earn points for the searching they do online.

Menu Plan Monday - Week of June 7, 2010

We have a busy weekend ahead, 2 parties in 2 days, I hope the boys hold up!

Monday - Spaghetti
Tuesday - Taco Night
Wednesday - Santa Fe Sirloins from Gibbs Butcher Block (they sell these amazing seasoned steaks for $15 for 8 of them!)
Thursday - Grilled Chicken
Friday - Pizza Night
Saturday - Relative's Party
Sunday - Friend's party for her husband returning from Iraq!

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Target Trip

Wow – I impressed myself at Target today. Here is what I got:


Armor All Tire Shine - $3.79
Armor All Wheel Protectant - $6.00 (on price cut from $7.99)
Used 2 - $2 off Coupons from Facebook.
Submit for the FREE Armor All Wheel Protectant getting back $6.
Final Price = Both for FREE after Rebate!

GE Reveal Light Bulbs - $2 (I bought 2)
Used 2 - $1 coupons from 4/18 SS
Final Price = $1 each

SpongeBob Band-Aids - $1.69
Use $0.75 Target Coupon
Used $0.50 off from 4/25 SS
Final Price = $0.44

Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-A-Clean Shower Cleaner - $8.69
Used $5 off from 4/11 SS
Used Free $5 gift card Target Coupon from 5/23 SS
Final Price = MONEY MAKER after Gift Card!

Plus I brought my own bag and saved an additional $0.05!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Giant Eagle Deals 06/03/10 – 06/09//10

Please note, I use the Cleveland, Ohio area Giant Eagle Advertisement as well as the SS (Smart Source), RP (Red Plum), P&G (Proctor & Gamble), and GM (General Mills) coupon sections. Deals and coupon values/availability may vary by region. My final prices are calculated using the NE Ohio coupons doubling coupons up to $0.99. I may not include ALL sale items, but the ones I feel are a good to GREAT deal!


My additional sources of coupons include the magazines, All You and Ladies Home Journal. Be sure to register your Advantage Card at Shortcuts to load more coupons onto your GE card!

Produce:
Peaches - $1.59/#
Sweet Corn – 10 for $2
Red Raspberries – BOGO
Mangos – 10 for $10

Grocery:
Cheerios 9-14 oz – 4 for $10
Use $1 off 2 from 5/30 GM insert or printable
Use $0.55 off printable
Final Price = $1.40 - $2 each

Fiber One Bars – 4 for $10

Dole Fruit Jars, Fruit or Gel Bowls – 5 for $10
Use $0.50 off 2 Bowls from 4/25 SS
Use $0.75 off Jars from May All You
Use $0.75 off 2 Gel Bowls from May All You
Final Price = $0.50 - $1.50

Snack Pack Pudding – 10 for $10

Chef Boyardee Canned Pasta – 10 for $10

Eight O’Clock Coffee – BOGO
Use $1 printable

Vitamin Water – 10 for $10

Barilla Pasta – 4 for $5

GE Buns or White Bread - $0.99

Coke or Sprite 2 L – 10 for $10

Kellogg’s Fiber Plus or Simply Cinnamon Corn Flakes – 4 for $10

Pop Secret 10 ct – $3.99

Brownberry Whole Grain Bread or Entenmann's Donuts – BOGO

Schwebel’s Bagels or Country Hearth Bread – 2 for $3

Miracle Whip – 2 for $5

Zatarain’s Rice Dinners or Sides – 10 for 410

Del Grosso Pizza or Pasta Sauce – 4 for $5

Nissin Top Ramen 6 Packs or Chow Mein or Bowls – 10 for $10

Chicken of the Sea Solids White Tuna or Salmon – 10 for $10

GE Condensed Soups – 10 for $10

7UP, A&W or Sunkist 0.5L 6 Packs – 5 for 410

Shearer’s Potato Chips or Shapers - $1.99

Ken’s Dressing 24 oz – 2 for $6

Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce – 2 for $6
Use $1 off 2 from 5/23 SS
Final Price = $2.50 each

Crystal Light Drink Mix – 2 for $5
$1.50 Catalina Coupon
Final Price = $1

GE Salad Dressing – 2 for $3
GE King Size White Bread - $0.99
GE English Muffins – 2 for $3
GE Instant Oatmeal – 2 for $4
GE Pancake Mix – 2 for $4
GE Pretzels - $1.89
GE Tortilla Chips or Salsa – 2 for $5
GE Potato Chips – BOGO

Meats:
T-Bone Steaks - $6.99/# Value Packs
Boneless Bottom Round Roast or Value Pack Steaks - BOGO
GE Franks – BOGO

Eckrich Kielbasa, Smoked Sausage or Beef Franks – BOGO
Use $0.55 off from 5/23 SS

Household/HBA:
Brawny Paper Towels 6 Big or 8 Regular - $5.99
Quilted Northern 9 Mega or 12 Double - $5.99
Top Care Non-Aspirin Twin Packs 100+100 count – BOGO (400 caps for the price of 100)!

Ester-C or Disney Children’s Vitamins – BOGO
Use $2 off Ester-C from 6/13 RP
Use $1 off Disney printable

Frozen:
Stouffer’s Entrees – $1.88

Eggo Waffles – 6 for $10
$0.75 Catalina coupon
Final Price = $0.92

Ruggles or Pierre’s – 3 for $10
Hot or Lean Pockets – 6 for $10
Philly Swirl Novelties – BOGO
Healthy Choice All Natural or Select Entrees – 5 for $10
On-Cor Traditionals – 2 for $5

NY Texas Garlic Toast, Bread, or Sticks – 2 for $5
Use $0.40 off from 3/14, 5/23 SS
Use $0.50 off from May All You
Final Price = $1.50 - $1.70 each

Edward’s Cream Pies - $5.99

Dairy – June is Dairy Month:
GE Half Gallon Milk, Chocolate Milk, or Iced Tea – 4 for $5
Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese – 5 for $10
GE Cottage Cheese – 2 for $6

Dannon Activia, Danactive, Danimals – 3 for $6
Use $1 off Danactive from 5/2 SS
Use $0.75 off Danimals from 5/2 SS
Use $0.75 off Activia from 5/2 SS
Use $0.50 off Activia printable
Final Price = $0.50 - $1 each

YoCrunch – 10 for $6
Use $1 off 10 from 3/28SS
Final Price = $0.50 each

Nestle Flavored Milk 16 oz – 10 for $10
Use $1 off 2 from 5/2 SS
Final Price = $0.50 each

Jell-O Gelatin or Pudding 6 Packs – 2 for $5

Smart Balance Milk - $2.99
Use $1.50 off from 5/23 RP
Final Price = $1.49 each

Pillsbury Sweet Moments or Ready to Bake Cookies – 2 for $5
Gold Peak Tea or Simply Lemonade – 2 for $4
Parkay Spray or Sleeve – 4 for $7

Coffee Mate Flavored Creamer 32 oz – 2 for $6
Use $0.50 off from 5/2 SS
Final Price = $2 each

Miceli’s Ricotta Cheese – 2 for $7
Imperial Quarters – 10 for $10
Smart Balance Spread – 2 for $5
So Delicious Coconut Milk – 2 for $5

Swiss Premium Tea Gallons – 2 for $4
Use $0.55 off from 5/23 SS
Final Price = $0.90 each

GE Natural Sliced Cheese 8 oz – 2 for $5
Sunny Delight – 2 for $3
Simply Orange, Apple or Grapefruit or Minute Maid Enhanced Juice – 3 for $9

Tropicana Premium OJ 89 oz – 2 for $9
Use $1 off 2 from 4/25 RP
Final Price = $4 each

Minute Maid OJ 64 oz – 2 for $5
Mission Medium Flour Tortilla – 2 for $4
Dole 100% Juice – 2 for $5
Crystal Farms All Whites, Simply Shredded Hashbrowns or Homestyle Slices – 2 for $4

Instant $$ Deals (MUST BUY SPECIFIED QUANTITY):
Pepsi of Mt Dew 12 packs or 24 oz 6 packs – 3 for $10
Planters Cashew Halves or Mixed Nuts 6 – 11.5 oz – 2 for $5
Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal – 4 for $10
Quaker Chewy Bars – 4 for $10
Quaker Cap’n Crunch or Cinnamon or Regular Life – 4 for $10
PowerAde – 15 for $10
T.G.I Friday’s Skillet Meals – 2 for $8

Totino’s Pizza Rolls 19.8 oz – 3 for $8
Use $0.40 off 2 from 4/18 SS
Use $0.60 off 3 printable
Final Price = $2.27 - $2.40 each

Purchase 2 and Get $4 off OYNO:
Tide 40-64 loads - $10.99

Purchase 20 and Get $2 off OYNO:
Yoplait Light Yogurt Cups – 20 for $10
Use $0.40 off 6 from 4/18, 4/25, 5/16 SS
Use $0.50 off 8 from 4/25, 5/16 SS
Use $0.50 off 6 printable

**Purchase a Disney Gift Card and get 10% off a purchase of $50 or more**

Happy Shopping!

20 Free Prints at Giant Eagle!

Oh, I love free prints!  Go here and order 20 4x6 prints and use promo code SUMMER20.  Choose to pick up in the store and it will cost you nothing, nada, zero, zilch!

Free Father’s Day Gift

Do you have a Dad or Husband like mine that loves washing cars? Well then I have a deal for you for a FREE Father’s Day gift. I was at Target today and I was able to get 2 Armor All products for free. Here is what I got:


Armor All Tire Shine - $3.79
Armor All Wheel Protectant - $6.00 (on price cut from $7.99)

I used 2 - $2 off Coupons from Facebook. So my total before tax was $5.79. I will then submit for the FREE Armor All Wheel Protectant getting back $6. See what I mean, FREE!!!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Menu Plan Monday or Tuesday - Week of June 1, 2010


So after the long weekend, I cannot get motivated!  Plus it has been so hot and I just do not want to cook!  Well, hubby cooked tonight, so I am going to try and get into gear here for the rest of the week!

Tuesday - Hamburger Helper
Wednesday - Turkey Mignon from Schwan's
Thursday - Pizza
Friday - Eat Out
Saturday - Family Party
Sunday - Ribs