Pizza Night - Basil Pesto Pizza

So homemade pizza night has become a fast tradition in our house.  I often wonder what took us so long to start doing this once a week.  I do have a special helper that loves to roll the dough, spread the sauce, sprinkle the cheese, and of course top with pepperoni!  We have to have pepperoni pizza because that is his and his Dad's favorite pizza!  He decided to make the smiley face as a surprise for Dad!

But this week, we made 2 pizzas, a boys' pizza (aka pepperoni) and a girls' pizza (okay that is only me).  I made a Basil Pesto pizza.  I had a jar of basil pesto waiting in my cupboard for awhile.  I used that as my sauce and then topped with fresh from the garden thinly sliced Roma tomatoes and topped with a four cheese Italian blend and sprinkled on some extra basil/

The result?  Absolutely delicious!  Even my normally "meats and potatoes" husband said, "it was pretty good".  I'll take that as a compliment from him.  We will definitely be making this one again!

Menu Plan Monday – Week of 08/30/10

Monday - Tacos!
Tuesday – Spaghetti
Wednesday – TBD
Thursday – TBD
Friday – Hamburgers
Saturday – Eat Out
Sunday – Labor Day Picnic #1
Monday - Labor Day Picnic #2

BOGO Ruby Tuesday!

Ok, I just about fell off my chair when I saw this one, Buy one get one Free entree at Ruby Tuesday!  Go here to print yours!  I love me some Ruby Tuesday, especially their salad bar.  My kids and I eat up that salad bar!

Free 2 oz Bottle of BioTrue

So contact solution is something on my list now that I never pay for since you can always get them free at CVS and Walgreens.  I am about 6 deep now on Complete MP solution.  But here is a great offer to get a free 2 oz bottle of Bio True here.  Once you fill out the info, you can print your coupon!  These are great for me when I travel!

Giant Eagle's Coupon Policy is Changing...

On Sept. 2nd, Giant Eagle is going to limit the amount of LIKE coupons you can use in one order to 12. While this does not seem like a big deal, for those of you that subscribe to the "stockpiling" method of couponing, you already know this change can mean a little more planning in your trip. That means no more 25 packs of toilet paper in 1 trip!

Giant Eagle Deals 08/26/10 – 09/01/10

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:
Red Grapes - $1/#
Peaches - $1/#
Farmer’s Market Grape Tomatoes - $1

Grocery:
Barilla Pasta or RedPack Tomatoes – 10 for $10
Pepsi or Mountain Dew Cubes – 4 for $17

GM Cheerioes or Reese’s – 4 for $10
Use $1/2 from 8/1 SS or printable
Final Price = $2

Mars, Nestle or Hershey’s Assorted Snack or Fun Size Candy - $2.38
Use $1/3 Reese’s or Kit Kat from 8/15 SS
Final Price = $2.05 each

Ken’s Salad Dressing, Marinade, Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce – 2 for $3
Use $1/2 Dressings from 8/15 SS
Use $1 off Marinade from 8/15 SS
Final Price as low as $0.50 each!

Bush’s Baked or Grillin’ Beans – 3 for $5

Vlasic Pickles – 5 for $10
Use $0.55 off from June All You
Final Price = $0.90

Open Pit BBQ Sauce or Vlasic Relish – 10 for $10
Use $0.55 off Vlasic from June All You
Money Maker!

Black Pearls Olives – 2 for $4
A1, Grey Poupon, or A1 Marinades – 2 for $6

Hidden Valley Ranch Dressings or KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce – 4 for $10
Use $1/2 HV Farm House from 8/22 SS
Final Price = $2 each

GE Buns or White Bread - $0.99
GE Chips & Salsa – 2 for $4
GE 4 Pack Pudding – 10 for $10
GE Apple Juice – 2 for $3

Pop Secret – 5 for $10
Use $0.50/2 from 8/29 RP
Final Price = $1.50 each

Capri Sun or Kool-Aid Jammers – 2 for $4

Post Raisin Bran or Pepples – 4 for $10
Use $1.50/2 + milk from 7/25 SS
Use $1/2 from 7/25 SS
Final Price as low as = $1.75 each

Starkist Tuna -10 for $10

Campbell’s Chunky Soup – 8 for $10
Use $0.50/2 from 8/15 SS
Final Price = $0.75 each

McCormick Taco Seasoning – 20 for $10
GE Pasta or Rice & Sauce – 10 for $10
Hunt’s Ketchup – 4 for $5

Meats:
Boneless Bottom Round Roast of Value Pack Steaks – BOGO
Center Cut Pork Loin or Value Pack Chops – BOGO
Boneless Top Sirloin Steaks – BOGO

BallPark Franks – BOGO
Use $0.75/2 from 8/1 RP

Sugardale Hotdogs, Bologna, Salami, or Pickle Loaf – 10 for $10

Regular Lunchables – 10 for $10
Hillshire Farm Pepperoni – 10 for $10

Household/HBA:
Right Guard 3D or Soft & Dri – 10 for $10
Use $1.50/2 Right Guard from 8/15 RP
Final Price = $0.25 each!

Top Care Low Dose Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Bandages, Mouthwash, or Hand Soap – 10 for $10

Wisk - $4.99
Use $3 off from 8/29 RP
Final Price = $1.99

Frozen:
GE Ice Cream or Klondike Bars – 4 for $10
Michelina’s Entrees – 10 for $10
Jeno’s Crisp ‘n Tasty Pizza – 10 for $10
Cool Whip – 10 for $10
Aunt Jemima Waffles – 2 for $3
Hot or Lean Pockets - $1.88

Dairy:
GE Fruit Drinks – 10 for $10

Nesquick Single Serve – 10 for $10
Use $1/2 from 8/1 RP 2
Final Price = $0.50 each

Pillsbury Golden Layers, Grands, or Crescents – 10 for $10
Use $0.40/2 Grands from 8/22 SS
Use $0.30/2 Grands from 8/8 GM printable
Use $0.40/2 Crescents from 6/27 SS printable
Final Price = $0.60 each
Heluva Good Chunk Cheese – 2 for $4
Heluva Good Dips or Sour Cream – 2 for $3

Yoplait Splitz, Trix, or Go-gurt – 3 for $6
Use $0.50 off Splitz from 8/22 SS
Use $0.75/2 from 8/8 GM printable
Final Price as low as $1 each!

Tropicana Pure or Trop50 – 3 for $9
Sunny Delights – 2 for $3
Imperial Quarters – 10 for $10

Eggland’s X-Large 18 Packs - $2.99
Use $0.35 from 5/2 SS
Final Price = $2.29

Int’l Delight 32 oz – 2 for $6

Instant $$ Deals (MUST BUY SPECIFIED QUANTITY):
Coke or Sprite 12 packs or 24 oz 6 packs – 4 for $10
Boston Market Homestyle Means – 4 for $8
Pepsi 2 L or Lipton Pure Leaf Tea – 5 for $5
Lucky Charms or Oatmeal Raisin Crisp – 3 for $8

Pine Sol, Clorox Bathroom or Kitchen, Anywhere, or Wipes – 4 for $6
Use $1/2 Clorox Cleaners from 8/22 SS
Use $0.25 Clorox Wipes from 8/22 SS

Purchase 20 and Get $2 off OYNO:
Yoplait Cups – 20 for $10
Use $0.40/6 or $0.50/8 from 7/11 or 7/25 SS, 8/8 GM printable

Purchase 2 and Get $3 off OYNO:
Charmin Ultra 6 Mega or 12 Big – 2 for $13
Use $0.25 off from 8/1 P&G

Bounty Paper Towels 6 Big or 8 Regular – 2 for $13
Use $0.25 off from 8/1 P&G

Luvs Jumbo Packs – 2 for $13

Purchase 3 and Get $3 off OYNO:
Totinos Pizza Rolls – 3 for $10
Use $0.40/2 from 8/8 GM

**Beginning July 29th – FREE diabetes medications which in clued Chlorpropamide, Glimepiride, Glipizide, Glyburide, and Metformin!**

Happy Shopping!

New Credit Card Rules in Effective 08/22/10

More new rules from the Federal Reserve mean more new credit card protections for you. Here are some key changes you should expect from your credit card company beginning on August 22, 2010:


Reasonable Penalty Fees
Let's say you are late making your minimum payment.

Today: Your late payment fee may be as high as $39, and you likely pay the same fee whether you are late with a $20 minimum payment or a $100 minimum payment.

Under the new rules: Your credit card company cannot charge you a fee of more than $25 unless:
One of your last six payments was late, in which case your fee may be up to $35; or
Your credit card company can show that the costs it incurs as a result of late payments justify a higher fee.

In addition, your credit card company cannot charge a late payment fee that is greater than your minimum payment. So, if your minimum payment is $20, your late payment fee can't be more than $20. Similarly, if you exceed your credit limit by $5, you can't be charged an over-the-limit fee of more than $5.

Additional Fee Protections
No inactivity fees. Your credit card company can't charge you inactivity fees, such as fees for not using your card.

One-fee limit. Your credit card company can't charge you more than one fee for a single event or transaction that violates your cardholder agreement. For example, you cannot be charged more than one fee for a single late payment.

Explanation of Rate Increase

If your credit card company increases your card's Annual Percentage Rate (APR), it must tell you why.

Re-evaluation of recent rate increases
Today: Your credit card company can increase your card's APR with no obligation to re-evaluate your rate increase.

Under the new rules: If your credit card company increases your APR, it must re-evaluate that rate increase every six months. If appropriate, it must reduce your rate within 45 days after completing the evaluation.

This set of rules is the latest in a series of regulations that implement the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act (the Credit Card Act). For information on protections under the Federal Reserve's other credit card rules can be found here.

Menu Plan Monday – Week of 08/23/10

Monday – Hamburgers with sautéed mushrooms& onions
Tuesday – Chicken Wraps
Wednesday – Spaghetti
Thursday – Steaks
Friday – Homemade Pizzas!
Saturday – Eat Out
Sunday – Beef Stroganoff

Campbell's Coupons!

There are some AMAZING coupons from Campbell's here.  If you print the $1 off 1 Healthy Harvest Soup, it means FREE soup at Giant Eagle through Wednesday!

4 Smart Ways to Pay for College

It is never too late to save for college. Any money you save now for your children, will further reduce their expenses and loan they may have to take when they are actually attending college. Whether your child is in preschool or high school the time to start saving is NOW! I am a strong supporter of a college education. I believe that in today’s corporate America, a college degree is a must, just think what it may be 18 years from now! Here are the four best plans to save for college:

The 529 Plan

Every state offers at least one version of a 529 plan and you don’t need to live there to sign-up. Plans vary so visit SavingforCollege.com to compare your options. Most states offer tax breaks for the 529 contributions, but you need to choose your state’s plan to qualify. In Ohio, visit CollegeAdvantage.com.

Pros:
No annual contribution limit
Accounts can hold up to $380K (caps vary by state)
Anyone can add to the account
You can transfer the money to other children (or relatives) if one child decides not to attend or gets a scholarship

Cons:
Risk – you are investing in the stock market
You will have to pay penalties and taxes on the interest if it is NOT used for college expenses

Coverdell ESAs

Parents can contribute up to $2000 in these education savings accounts (ESAs) each year. The money grows tax-free until you withdraw it to pay for school expenses

Pros:
Lower fees and more investment options than 529 plans
You can use funds for K-12 expenses (supplies, uniforms, or tuition)

Cons:
Couples must earn less than $220K combined or $110K to be eligible
Congress has to vote to keep the current benefits or the contribution limit may drop to $500 per year and the K-12 expenses will no longer be covered

Roth IRAs

You can use funds in a Roth IRA before the age of 59 ½ to pay for your child’s education without penalty. You can invest $5000 per year if you are under 50 years old and $6000 per old if you are 50 or older

Pros:
Money grows tax-free
Funds can also pay for your retirement

Cons:
You should only use your Roth IRA money for college is you have retirement savings elsewhere
Couples must earn less than $177K combined or $120K to be eligible

Savings Accounts, Money Markets, CDs and Bonds

Just go to the bank or online and open these accounts or buy CDs or Savings Bonds

Pros:
Total flexibility, if your child does not go to college you will not have to pay any penalties or fees
Minimal risk

Cons:
Low returns on your money
You must pay income taxes on your earnings

My Favorite Blogs

With so many blogs out there to read it sometimes becomes hard to keep up with each!  I find myself getting sucked in and I HAVE to read certain blogs on a regular basis to see what is happening inside the lives of perfect strangers!  It is funny how you get to know people really well through their blogs, yet you never met them.  These are my Top 5 blogs that I must read!

1.  Money Saving Mom
2.  A Few Shortcuts
3.  $5 Dinners
4.  Saving in Akron
5.  Life as Mom

2 Free Complete Contact Solutions at Rite AId

This week at Rite Aid, Complete Multi Purpose Solution is FREE after rebate (sale price is $7.99).  I found BOGO packs at my local Rite Aid, which means I get two for FREE!  I have not paid for contact solution is over a year.  This is now one of my FREE items!

Better At Home Coupon Books

Be on the lookout for these Better at Home coupon booklets.  I found mine at my local Giant Eagle on a display.  Coupons inside include:

$1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch
$1/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls
$1/3 Old El Paso Products
$1 off Total
$1/2 Frozen Pillsbury Grands Biscuits or Cinnamon Rolls
$1/3 Progresso Soups
$1/3 Hamburger Helper
$1 Cascadian Farm Product
$1/2 Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes
$1/4 Totinos
$1/2 GM Cereals
$1/2 Yoplait Go-GURT or Trix (x10/18/10)
$1 off Pillsbury Refrigerated Simply Product
$1 off Pillsbury Sweet Moments
$1/8 Yoplait Cups (x10/18/10)

All coupons expire 10/25/10 except the ones noted above!

Menu Plan Monday – Week of 08/16/10

Monday - Grilled Chicken marinated in Italian Dressing
Tuesday – Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
Wednesday – Pancakes & Sausage
Thursday – BLT’s (yes again, my summertime favorite when they are my own tomatoes)!
Friday – Eat Out
Saturday – BBQ Ribs and Cucumber Salad (recipe to follow)
Sunday – Back to School Picnic

$0.75 off Breakstone Sour Cream

This is a great coupon for $0.75 off Breakstone sour cream, this almost always means FREE or really cheap sour cream at Giant Eagle.  They often go on sale for $1.50 each!  I was able to print twice!

Menu Plan Monday – Week of 08/09/10

We are really looking forward to this weekend. We have a wonderful event Saturday night that benefits Autism Speaks, a wonderful organization. Then of course my boys are all ready for the pool party!


Monday – Meatball Subs

Tuesday – BLT’s (with garden fresh tomatoes)

Wednesday – Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Thursday – French Toast

Friday – Eat Out

Saturday – Bowling for Autism Speaks Event!

Sunday – Birthday Pool Party

Do You EBAY?

eBay has a new program, eBay Bucks!  You can earn 2% on your purchases as certificates back on eBay, plus if you shop first through EBATES, you earn an extra 1 - 3% back, plus a $5 bonus the first time your use EBATES!

We are on a mission in our house to de-clutter and reduce the among of "things" that lay around.  I made a committment to list 5 things on eBay every week.  I am in now week 3 and still growing strong.  It is amazing the things I am finding to sell.  I just sold a cookbook I never used for $26!!  Check out my items for sale under kdecker96-half on eBay!

Garden Update

Well it is August and I got some more cherry tomatoes this week!  I also picked 2 regular tomatoes and some jalepenos.  I just made up some homemade salsa and cannot wait to eat it this weekend.  Check out my sunflowers.  That is all ONE plant.  Kind of strange, I have never seen that before!

Do you see my corn??  Yes I have corn growing!  This was an experiement this year and so far it is working.  I was able to spot multiple ears of corn growing.  We will see if we get enough to make a meal of it.  If so, we are going to expand the corn patch next year! 

How is your garden growing?

Giant Eagle Deals 08/05/10 – 08/11/10

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:
Red Grapes - $0.99/#
Peaches - $1.49/#
Bagged Salads – BOGO
Watermelons - $2.99

Grocery:
Dr. Pepper 12 Packs = 3 for $10
Nabisco Chips Ahoy, Toasted Chips or Ritz Bitz – 2 for $5
Dasani 24 packs - $3.99
Kellogg’s Special K or Fiber Plus Cereal – 3 for $8
Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts 12 ct – 2 for $5
GE Buns - $0.99
GE Sloppy Jo Sauce – 10 for $10
GE Relish, Mustard, or Ketchup – 10 for $10
Arnold Italian Bread - $1.49
GE Hearty Rye or Seedless Rye Bread - $1.79
Kool-Aid Envelopes – 40 for $5
Betty Crocker Muffin Mix, Premium Brownies or Cookie Pouches – 3 for $6
Old Orchard Juice – 4 for $10

Smucker’s Grape Jam or Jelly – 2 for $4
Use $1 off wyb Fruit Spread & Jif Peanut Butter from 8/8 RP

Musselman’s Applesauce – 5 for $10
GE Bagels – 2 for $5
GE Pasta or Skillet Meals – 10 for $10
Del Grosso Pizza or Pasta Sauce – 8 for $10
GE Pizza Sauce – 10 for $10
GE Canned Pasta with Meat – 10 for $10
Black Pearl Olives – 2 for $4
Vlasic Pickles – 2 for $4
Ortega Dinner kits or Salsa – 5 for $10
GE Specialty Potatoes – 4 for $5

Starkist Solid White Tuna or Chunk Light Pouches – 10 for $10
B2G1 Free Pouches from 6/20 RP
Final Price = $0.67 each

GE Tortilla Chips or Salsa – 2 for $4

Meats:
Boneless Top Round London Broil – BOGO
Center Cut Pork Loin or Value Pack Chops – BOGO
Semi-Boneless NY Strip Steaks - $5.99/#
Boneless Value Pack Country Style Pork Ribs or Chef’s Prime Roast - BOGO
Oscar Mayer Bologna – BOGO

Eckrich Skinless Polska Kielbasa, Smoked Sausage or Premium Beef Franks – BOGO
Use $1/2 from 6/27 SS

Household/HBA:
Quilted Northern 9 or 12 - $6.49

Brawny 6 or 8 - $6.49
Use $0.50 off from 6/27 RP
Final Price = $5.49 each

GE Plastic Cups 18 oz 20 ct – 2 for $3
GE Plates 24 to 60 ct – 2 for $5

Frozen:
Lean Cuisine Entrees – 5 for $10
Klondike Bars – 4 for $10
Marie Callender’s Complete Meals, Pot Pies, or Steamers – 4 for $10
GE Ice Cream – 3 for $10
Aunt Jemima Pancakes or French Toast – BOGO
Van de Kamp’s Fish – 2 for $6
Birds Eye Steam, Baby or Farm Fresh Blended Veggies – 6 for $10

Dairy:
GE Large Eggs – 5 for $5
Kraft Chunks or Shreds – 5 for $10

Dannon Yogurt – 20 for $10
Use $0.40/6 from 6/13 SS (x8/8/10), 7/25 RP
Final Price = $0.37 each

YoCrunch, Disney, or Parfait – 3 for $6
Use $0.50 off Disney from 8/1 SS
Use $0.75 off Yo Crunch or Parfait from 8/1 SS
Final Price = $0.50 - $1 each

Olivio Spreadable Butter – 3 for $5
Coffee-Mate Creamers – 2 for $3

Dannon Activia, Danonino or Danimals – 3 for $6
Use $1 off Danimals from 7/18 SS
Use $1 off Activia (x8/8/10) from 7/18 SS
Use $0.50 off Danonino from 7/18 SS
Final Price = $1 each

Reddi Whip Topping – 2 for $4
Use $1 off from August All You
Use $0.35 off from 6/20 SS
Final Price = $1 - $1.30 each

Jell-O Gelatin or Pudding – 2 for $5

Instant $$ Deals (MUST BUY SPECIFIED QUANTITY):
Coke or Sprite 12 packs or 12 oz 8 packs – 4 for $10
Pepsi or Aquafina 24 oz 6 packs – 4 for $11
Pepsi or Mountain Dew 2L or Amp Energy Singles – 5 for $5
Keebler Fudge Shoppe or Vanilla Wafers, Sunshine Cheez-its – 2 for $4

Pillsbury Sweet Rolls, Crescents, or Breads – 4 for $6
Use $0.35 off Sweet Rolls from 7/25 SS
Use $0.40/2 Crescents from 6/27 SS
Use $0.50/2 crescents or $0.40/2 sweet rolls printable
Use $0.40/2 Breads printable

Purchase 5 and Get $5 off OYNO:
Honey Nut Cheerios or Cinnamon Toast Crunch – 5 for $15
Use $1/2 Cereals from 7/18 SS or printable

Purchase $10 and Get $2 off OYNO:
Ragu 45oz or Bertolli 15-24 oz – 4 for $10
Use $1.25 off 3 Ragu from 8/1 RP


Lipton Tea Bags 100ct – 2 for $5
Use $0.40 off from 8/1 RP


Wish-Bone – 2 for $3
Use $1.25/2 from 8/1 RP


Knorr Sides – 10 for $10
Hellman’s – 2 for $6

Skippy – 4 for $10
Use $0.40 off from 8/1 RP


Bertolli Meals - $6.99
Popsicle Novelties – 2 for $7

Purchase 2 and Get $2 off OYNO:
Windex, Shout, or Scrubbing Bubbles – 2 for $6
Use $1/2 Windex from 8/1 SS
Use $1/2 Scrubbing Bubbles from 8/1 SS
Use $0.55 off Shout from 7/11 SS (x8/7/10)


Pledge Spray, Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer, or Toilet Gel - $3.99
Use $0.75 Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower from 8/1 SS


Glade Candles, Mini Soy Candles, or Plug-in Oil Refills – 2 for $6
Use $1 off candle from 8/1 SS
Use $2 off twin refill from 8/1 SS

Purchase 2 and Get $4 off OYNO:
Pampers Jumbo Packs - $8.99
Use $1.50 off from 8/1 P&G
Use Buy Diapers get Free Wipes from 8/1 P&G


Pampers Boxed Wipes - $8.99

**Beginning July 29th – FREE diabetes medications which in clued Chlorpropamide, Glimepiride, Glipizide, Glyburide, and Metformin!**

**Earn 20 cents Fuelperks wyb $50 in Gift Cards (yeah – my favorite sale!)**

Happy Shopping!

Upromise eCoupons for August

There are some great eCoupons for the month of August up on Upromise right now.  Make sure to add them to your account to earn extra $$ for those college funds!

Farmland Bacon Buy 1 package of Farmland Bacon any variety, save $0.50 for college

 

Farmland Cubed Ham Buy 1 package of Farmland Cubed, Diced or Julienne Ham or Turkey, save $0.50 for college

Sylvania Buy any 1 SYLVANIA Micro-Mini or Living Spaces™ CFL bulb pack, save $1.00 for college

Snyder's Padrinos Buy any 1 Padrino Tortilla Chips 12oz or larger, save $1.00 for college

Jays Buy 1 Jays Potato Chips, any variety, save $0.50 for college

Snyder's Grande Buy any 1 Grande Tortilla Chips 12oz or larger, save $1.50 for college

Snyder's of Hanover Buy any 1 Snyder's of Hanover 22ct Variety Sack, save $2.00 for college

Snyder's of Hanover Buy any 1 Snyder's of Hanover Tortilla Chips 16oz, save $0.75 for college

Snyder's of Hanover Buy 1 Snyder's of Hanover Lunch Pack any variety, save $1.00 for college

Snyder's of Hanover Buy any 1 Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Sandwiches, 10oz, save $1.50 for college

Chiquita Bites Buy any 1 Chiquita Bites Family Pack 14oz, located in the produce section, save $1.00 for college

Chiquita Bites Buy any 1 Multipack Chiquita Bites 5/2.2oz bags, located in the produce section, save $1.00 for college

Chiquita Bites Buy any 1 Chiquita Bites Singles, save $0.50 for college or Buy any 2 Chiquita Bites Singles, located in the produce section, save $1.00 for college

Elmer's 3D Paint Buy any 1 Elmer's 3D Paint Pens, save $1.00 for college

Elmer's Glue Stick Buy any 2 Elmer's School Glue Sticks, save $1.00 for college

Krazy Glue Buy any 1 Instant Krazy Glue, save $0.50 for college! All purpose gel is perfect for gluing porous materials. For an instant bond that stays strong, nothing beats Krazy Glue

Resolve Bright White Buy any 1 Resolve® Bright & White, save $1.50 for college

Resolve Buy any 1 Resolve® Fabric Treatment, save $0.50 for college

BIC Soleil Buy any 1 BIC® Soleil® 3-blade Disposable Shaver, save $1.25 for college

Charmin Buy 1 Charmin Basic, save $1.00 for college

BIC Flex 4 Buy any 1 BIC® Flex4™, save $1.50 for college

Charmin MegaRoll Buy any 1 Charmin MegaRoll, save $1.00 for college

Charmin Fresh Mates Buy 1 Charmin Fresh Mates, save $1.00 for college

Bounty Napkins Buy 1 Bounty Napkins, save $0.50 for college

Bounty Paper Towels Buy any 1 Bounty Paper Towels 6ct or larger, save $0.50 for college

Fisher CulinaryTouch Buy 1 Fisher Culinary Touch Cooking and Baking Nut Blend, save $0.55 for college.

Fisher Fusions Buy 1 of 8 delicious Fisher Fusions Snack Mixes, save $0.55 for college 

Krusteaz Buy any 1 box of Krusteaz Waffles, Pancakes or French Toast featuring CoroWise™ For A Healthy Start To Your Day, save $1.00 for college

Fisher Snack Buy 1 Fisher Snack Almonds, Cashews, mixed Nuts and Pecans, 5oz or larger, save $0.55 for college

Krusteaz Buy any 1 box of Krusteaz Waffles, Pancakes or French Toast, save $0.50 for college

Wacky Mac Buy 1 Wacky Mac Multi-Shaped and Multi-Colored Pasta, save $0.50 for college

Wacky Mac & Cheese Buy 1 Wacky Mac & Cheese Dinner, save $0.50 for college.

No Yolks Buy 1 No Yolks Egg White Pasta, save $0.50 for college

Menu Plan Monday – Week of 08/02/10

I cannot believe how fast our summer is flying by, it seems like it was just June 1. On the upside, I love some traditional “winter” recipes in our house such as chili, stew, pot roast, and meatloaf. Hence is why you see meatloaf on our list this week, my husband specially asked if I could make one! If you noticed, we have reduced our eating out to only one time per week, partly to save more money and partly due to a 20 month old that does not behave well in restaurants!

Monday – Shake-n-Bake Pork Chops
Tuesday – Spaghetti
Wednesday – Steak Fajitas
Thursday – Chicken Enchiladas (recipe to follow)
Friday – Meatloaf
Saturday – Eat Out
Sunday – Steaks and Potatoes on the Grill

Cellfire & Giant Eagle

If you were not aware, Giant Eagle now participates with Cellfire. At Cellfire you can register your Giant Eagle Advantage card and load electronic coupons onto your card. The coupons at this time are limited however there are some on the site. I normally load all available coupons onto my card just in case! I just had my first experience using this service. Once the cashier totals your order, the Cellfire coupons are automatically deducted. I had a $0.75 off coupon for Multigrain Cheerios that I was able to use, which in fact made my cereal purchase an even better deal!


Multigrain Cheerios – 4 for $10 ($2.50)
Cellfire Coupon - $0.75
Mfg Coupon - $1/2 GM Cereals
Final price for one box was - $1.25!

Electronic coupons are also available online from Shortcuts! So my advice is, “load them all up”!

Rebates - Is it worth my time?

My answer is - YES!  This is what I got in my mailbox yesterday, a $10 check from Kraft from their buy $30 get $10 back and a $7.99 from Schick, which equates to about a $4 money maker!  When I bought the razor it was $7.99, but I used a $4 coupon.  I still got the entire $7.99 back as a rebate check!

In order to stay organized, as soon as I purchase the items on a rebate, I fill out the form, clip the UPC(s) and mail them with the reciept as soon as I get home from the store.  This way I do not forget them.  I think it is totally worth it!  6-8 weeks later, instant money in my mailbox!