Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Make Fakin’ and Eggs this April Fool’s Day


On April Fools’ Day, trick your family with a tiny breakfast that’s really a cleverly disguised dessert: Fakin’ and Eggs from Disney Family Fun Magazine!

Ingredients
FOR THE EGGS:
· 3 tablespoons white chocolate chips
· 12 yellow M&MS

FOR THE FAKIN’:
· 1 square caramel
· 1 Tootsie Roll Midgee

Instructions
1. For the eggs: Melt the white chocolate chips according to the package directions. Transfer the melted chocolate to a ziplock bag and snip off a corner.
2. Squeeze nickel-size portions of the chocolate onto a sheet of waxed paper, then gently press a yellow M&M, letter side down, into the center of each. Let the candies cool. Makes 12 eggs.
3. For the fakin’: Remove the wrapping from a square caramel and a Tootsie Roll Midgee. Microwave the candies for 4 seconds to make them soft. Use your thumb and forefinger to slightly flatten each candy piece, then press them together.
4. Halve the candy, then stack and press the pieces into alternating layers.
5. Slice a 1/4-inch-wide piece from the stack. Pinch and stretch the piece lengthwise into a flat bacon strip, then cut it in half. Add ripples to each half by gently bending the edges. Makes 3 strips (6 pieces).

Thanks, Mommies With Cents.

Do you have any other good tricks for April Fools Day? Share with us in the comments.

Divvy Up Sale 4/29 - 5/1

The Divvy UP was started by two local moms for the benefit of local families. We wanted to make buying and selling baby and children items EASY and FUN. Our semi-annual sales provide cost savings to shoppers and added income for consignors. Read more about them HERE.

Want to sale items you no longer need at the sale? READ HERE.
Consignors info HERE. It looks like you pay $7 plus they take 40% of your sales if you would like to be a consignor.

Read the list of acceptable items HERE.
Items not accepted

* used bottles
* pacifiers
* cups
* underwear


Spring Consignment Sale

Event Dates
April 30 2010 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
May 01 2010 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Event Location
400 S. 500 W.
Logan, UT

Pre-Sale Date
As a token of appreciation, volunteers, consignors, military families, expectant and new moms are invited to our pre sale. This sale is open BEFORE we open our doors to the public. This offers the best selection and deals at our sale. Those who also advertise for us earn exclusive shopping privileges as well.
April 29 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
April 29 2010 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

At The Logan Fair Grounds, 5 South 500 West.

Reed's Pharmacy

Ginger received a letter from Reed's Pharmacy, located at 790 E Main St in Hyrum. They were making sure she was aware that they can match other pharmacy prices. They do have great personalized service and they deliver medications free of charge! They also have a drive-thru window for those moments in life when you just don't want to get out of your vehicle.

They offer over-the-counter medications as well. Their gift selections with candles, crafts, Willow Tree angels and LDS items are great. They also rent DVD's, make copies, provide fax services, fill helium balloons, rent carpet cleaners, and have a UPS counter to help with your shipping needs,
I personally like having the convenience of having the local businesses in our community and want to remind everyone to support your local businesses to keep them thriving.

Jenson Books


Kristine at work was telling us of a great new used book store in Logan, Jenson Books. You walk into this warehouse style store filled with books. You grab a grocery sized bag and fill it for $7, you must be able to hold the handles together is the only rules for filling your bag. You can purchase individual books for $2 per hardback and $1 for paperbacks and children's books. They put new books out daily, or at least every other day.
They are located at 1766 S. 400 W. You turn at S.E.I., directly behind pallets of Utah. You can see a map online HERE. They have a Facebook page to get updates. On their site, jensonbooksonline.com, you can type in a book to see if they currently have it. I typed in an author, Marcia Lynn McClure, they did not show her in their online inventory but I was able to let them know that I am interested in any of her books if they come across them.

I think this will be a great place to grab books for summer reading, of course along with your library books.

Rumbi Island Grill Opening in Logan


I have eaten at Rumbi Island Grill in Salt Lake a couple of times many years ago. I don't remember which salad I ordered, I do remember I really enjoyed it. Rumbi is opening in Logan on Friday, April 2nd. On Friday you can get a free rice bowl 11am - 2pm. Their grand opening is on Saturday, April 3rd. Saturday will be filed with a ribbon cutting ceremony, light the torches at dusk, live local entertainment, meet USU coaches, Coupons for future Rumbi events, free prizes, prize wheel, & live radio broadcast. They are located at 970 S. Main, next to Walmart and Old Grist Mill. The handout states that kids eat free on Mondays.

Check out their menu HERE.

Monday, March 29, 2010

The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg

I am home today and while watching Good Things Utah I saw a segment on how to get the perfect hard boiled egg. I'm sure many of us are going to be boiling eggs this week for Easter so I wanted to pass along what I learned today. Cook with Tom is the site with all of the ins and outs of the perfect hard boiled egg. Read his posting and enjoy your eggs.

They also have a recipe for Sampan's Sweet and Sour Sauce. I love a good sweet & sour sauce and I have ruined meals before with a bad sweet & sour sauce. This one is a signature sauce at Sampan's, which I have never tried, so I am going to be using it this week.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Peanut Butter Playdough


I love peanut butter. Therefore, I love peanut butter playdough. It is an activity and a treat all in one. It is loved by the young and the not so young. If you are in need of an activity/treat try this recipe if you do not already have it:

Peanut Butter Playdough

1/3 c. honey
1/2c. peanut butter
1/2c. powdered milk

Mix well & have fun!


I also love that these are all items I like to have in my food storage. My heart goes out to you if you are allergic to peanut butter and I think you might need your head checked by a professional if you just don't like it! I am married to one who needs a professional check up.

Do you have a homemade playdough recipe that your family enjoys playing with or eating? Share it with us in the comments.

How to Cut a Pineapple


For everyone who got a Bountiful Basket today with a yummy pineapple You Tube has a video on how to cut a pineapple. Watch it HERE.
How to cut a mango is HERE, I actually scoop the mango out of the skin like an avocado.

Add your favorite recipes, or links to the recipe, for items from our baskets in the comments or email them to me at survivingrecession101@gmail.com.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

Picture credit: Tuscan Recipes

Did you use your kale from last weeks basket? Click HERE for nutrition info on this super food. The only recipe I have ever used kale in is Zuppa Toscana Soup. There are many recipes for this soup online. HERE is the one I used. I don't use sausage and bacon bits, I use Farmland brand pork & bacon flavored sausage and my family enjoys it. My eight year-old wasn't too sure of the purple leaves in her soup. Seriously, the kale took on the flavors of the soup. It was delicious. I hope you enjoy.

Basket Sneak Peek

Here is a list of what will be in tomorrow's baskets:

APPLE FUJI
ASPARAGUS
BANANA
STRAWBERRIES
CANTALOUPE
CAULIFLOWER
CUCUMBER PICKLE
LETTUCE ROMAINE
MINNEOLA
PINEAPPLE
SQUASH ITALIAN
YAMS

Can you say yummm?!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

FREE Lowes Kids Workshop


This Saturday (3/27) from 10am – 11am, Lowe’s is having another workshop for kids. This time the project is the kaleidoscope pictured above.

Go HERE to register.

Thanks, Saving with Shellie.

Monday, March 22, 2010

3 sources for $3 off any Huggies Diapers (Print Now!!)


There are now 3 links for this hot coupon!

Link #1 (Coupons.com) – Check again even if you printed it before, rumors are that it reset!

Link #2 IE (ff link)

Link #3 (Facebook)

Thanks, Couponing to Disney.

Old Navy Coupon for 30% off


Old Navy has a coupon that you can print for 30% off ANY SINGLE ITEM at Old Navy!
This coupon is good 3/19/10 through 4/4/10

Thanks, A Thrifty Mom.

Win a Nest Egg



Play now for the chance to win $50,000 and instantly win a DVD from Twentieth Century Fox. Play daily to earn extra entries for the cash prize.
CLICK HERE.

You can also save on Easter Flicks for the whole family! GO HERE to print these:

DVD coupons

Aquamarine – $2/1
Black Stallion – $2/1
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – $2/1
Dr Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts – $2/1
Flicka – $2/1
Legally Blondes – $2/1
Pebble and the Penguin – $2/1

Blu-Ray coupons

Big on Blu-ray – $5/1
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 on Blu-ray – $5/1
Igor on Blu-ray – $5/1

Thanks Couponing to Disney.

FREE Sample of NutraSalt Low Sodium Sea Salt


Here is a FREEBIE for you this morning, NutraSalt is offering FREE sample of their low sodium sea salt. Just fill-out the quick request form!

Thanks, The Thrifty Couple.

BeFreeforMe: Gluten-free and allergy-free coupons and samples


Does someone in your home struggle with gluten intolerance or other food allergies? Sign up for the BeFreeforMe.com email list to get gluten-free and allergy-free coupons and samples.

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

Domino’s Pizza: Free Lava Chocolate Cake


Complete a quick survey here and you’ll be emailed a promo code you can use to get a free Lava Chocolate Cake with your next delivery order at Domino’s Pizza.
I went to Domino's website and clicked to see their menu. It asked me my address to let me choose which which site I would order from. There was an option to see coupons and order online. I clicked on see coupons and there 28 different deals on more than just pizza. Check it out for yourself.

Thanks, The Thrifty Couple!

Bountiful Baskets - Time to Order

If you are ordering a basket today, remember that they have changed the time to 1pm for here in Northern Utah. Try not to get on before, this has been adding to the crashing and slower process the past few weeks.

On the Bountiful Baskets Facebook page they have posted this:

Sneak Peak for the week! We're going to do kits where you can make Natural Easter Egg dyes from the contents. Very cool experience to share with the children or grandchildren! Instructions will be in the pack!

I am looking forward to seeing what it is and I haven't purchased an egg dyeing kit yet so now I don't have to. Yeah!

Sunday, March 21, 2010

KMART Coupon is Void

I was in Kmart yesterday and they have posted that they are not accepting the $10 off of $20 coupon. They had theses coupons mailed out to customers and the coupon somehow got out on the internet for anyone to use so they are now void.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Fresh Produce Storage

I just came across a chart on the Bountiful Baskets site that tells you the best way to store your fresh produce and how long it will last. Check it out.

Salt Lake Tribune has a story about Bountiful Baskets in Utah HERE.

Are you on Facebook? Bountiful Baskets has a Facebook and it is loaded with recipes, previews, and they ask questions like if we would like cases of berries, like raspberries, if they were $20- $24. You then have an opportunity to give your feed back which helps them know what we are wanting. Overwhelmingly people do want them to order the flats of berries. I would love to freeze and make jam!
Go to Facebook and do a search for Bountiful Baskets and then request to be a friend. There is also a Cache Valley Bountiful Baskets on Facebook too.

Friday, March 19, 2010

TOTALLY FREE At Shutterfly: Fun Photo Strip!

You heard it right! Totally FREE means shipping and all!

It will take you about 5 minutes from start to finish, and it doesn’t even ask for payment method!

New Shutterfly Users:

1. Go HERE to sign up, PLUS you’ll get 50 free prints.
2. Follow the “Exsisting User” instructions once you have signed up!

Exsisting Shutterfly Users:

1. Go HERE to Log In
2. Click Special Offers in the Top Right
3. Select FREE Photo Strip Offer
4. Then click Try Wink
5. Then follow the EASY instructions to finish and ship your order!

After you select Special Offers, scroll down until you see this box on the right, toward the bottom:



Thanks, The Krazy Coupon Lady.

Restaurant Copycat Recipes: 91 Recipes!



There are now THREE different editions of Restaurant Copycat Recipes available for free download from RecipeLion!

27 Secret Restaurant Copycat Recipes eCookbook (Volume I)

31 Top Secret Restaurant Recipes eCookbook (Volume II)

33 Top Secret Copycat Restaurant Recipes eCookbook (Volume III)


It looks like you do need to give them an email address, but the membership is free. Remember, use a junk email address so that you are not clogging up your families primary email address.

Thanks Moms Need To Know.

Watch on Saturday March 20th!


BYU TV Living Essentials program will be AIRING this Saturday, March 20th, an episode that was taped last fall with Crystal Godfrey, Everyday Food Storage. She will be making chocolate chip cookies, cheesecake, and chocolate cake-healthier, faster, AND with food storage!

Visit her site for times and more information.

Kmart Doubles Update – Please Read!


Here is the latest turn of events with the Kmart Doubles is that they are going to require you to sign up for a Shop Your Way Rewards card in order to take advantage of the Double Days. From what I heard if you do not have the card in time there is a way you can print off your membership.

Go here to sign up for a Kmart Rewards Card


Here are the latest details from Kmart:

* Manufacturer Coupons up to and including $2 Value Doubled up to $2 no matter what the retail price of a single item is.
* In-store Activation MUST BE tied to SYWR (Shop Your Way Rewards) card-offer is only good when the SYWR card is swiped FIRST.
* Does not include Kmart Store Coupons
* Does not include Kmart Pharmacy Store Coupons
* Limit 5 total coupons per customer per day.
* First 5 coupons provided by customer will be doubled.

Thanks MavenofSavin!

Stacy’s Pita Chips: Buy One Get One Free coupon



GO HERE to print a Stacy’s Pita Chips coupon for Buy One, Get One Free. Thanks, TheFrugalFind!

When I went to print my coupon my printer asked for quantity, so I printed out two at the same time.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

NEW $1.50/1 Planter's Nuts for Facebook Fans


Become a fan of Mr. Peanut and print two $1.50/1 Planter's Nuts coupons (5.75 - 21.25-oz).

Use this coupon with the Smith's March into Savings Promo, buy eight selected items and receive $4 off, and you will pay $.49 for 16 oz peanuts. Click HERE to see qualifying purchases for Smith's March into Savings Promo.

P.S. If you need to stock up on cooking oil Smith's has Wesson Oil, 48 oz $1.99 with the purchase of eight participating products. This is $.04 oz! Stock up!

$5/1 Toy Story & $5/1 Toy Story 2 Blu-ray Coupons!


I told you that I would find them if they existed, and they do! Disney just released a coupon for both Toy Story & Toy Story 2, they are where we got our'The Princess and The Frog' coupons from. The coupons are for $5 off a Blu-ray combo pack.

I am adding what I have posted before on my thoughts for why to purchase a Blu-ray pack:

Don't have a Blu-ray player? You may still want to consider getting this pack anyway. With the Disney Combo Pack you get not only the Blu-ray disc, but you also get a DVD and a digital copy. Remember eight track tapes? Whether you do or don't you know that they are extinct just like cassette tapes. It is hard to find a VCR and my thinking is that everything will go Blu-ray eventually so why not get this combo pack and be ready for when you do get your Blu-ray player while still having a DVD to use now.

$5/1 Toy Story 2 Special Edition Blu-Ray Combo
$5/1 Toy Story Special Edition Blu-Ray Combo


Read about the rebates that go with these movies HERE.

New High Value $5/1 Cetaphil Coupon!


There’s a new high value Cetaphil Coupon link! Just go HERE to print a coupon valid for $5/1 Cetaphil product! Press your browser back button to print 2 coupons per computer.
** If you’re having problems getting the page to load, try refreshing it until the bricks coupon shows up. I was just able to get it to work, but I needed to refresh the screen 3-4 times.**

I was able to print it twice by hitting the back button on my browser. Prints at the top of the page with an ad following it.
Thanks, Give Me Neither!

New Ronzoni Pasta Coupon!


I have not looked at Pinching Your Pennies to see what any stores have as great deals. This one sounds like one to not miss out on! There's a new .75/1 coupon available for Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta! After the March to Savings discount at Smith's, this coupon allows you to get FREE Smart Taste pasta! Print it HERE.

Go HERE to print the other .75/1 Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta coupon.

There's also a $1/2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest coupon, which makes it only .25 at Smith's!

If you print all 3 coupons twice, you can buy 8 boxes of pasta for only $1!

Thanks Utah Deal Diva!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Yummy Cookie Recipes

I LOVE cookies. I will not walk away from a warm, fresh out of the oven cookie. They truly are my Achilles' heel. I am sharing a couple of new cookie recipes that I have been given this past week. I hope that you all love cookies too.

The first one was passed onto me from my good friend Ginger. I haven't made them yet, but I can already tell they are going to be a favorite. Oatmeal, butter, brown sugar, and almonds . . . yummmm!

Oatmeal Cookies (Sister Loren C. Dunn)

Cream:
1 pound butter
2 Cup Sugar
4 Eggs
2 Cups Brown Sugar

Add:
2 tsp Baking Powder
2 tsp Vanilla
2 tsp Soda
4 ½ Cups Flour

Stir in:
3 Cups Quick Oats
1 8oz Almond Hershey Bar, broken into pieces
1 pkg. Chocolate Chips

May add:
1 ½ Cups Raisins
1 ½ Cups Nuts

Bake at 400* for 10 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE

This second recipe my daughter brought over on Sunday. Soooo rich and delicious noone was stopping at one or two or three, okay you get the point.

1 pkg of Oreos, I know cookies in a cookie recipe?
8oz cream cheese
chocolate for dipping

Crush the entire bag of Oreos. Mix in the cream cheese. Scoop into a ball, you decide the size. Place on baking sheet lined with wax paper and place in the freezer to set. Once they are frozen and your chocolate is melted take your Oreo nuggets and dip the entire cookie in chocolate and let set up. They are that simple.

My daughter did regular Oreos with white chocolate. You can create whatever combination you can dream up. Mint chocolate, vanilla Oreos, I want a peanut butter chocolate variety.

She told me that she bought a chunk of white dipping chocolate and used half of it? Not sure the exact poundage, but I'm thinking one bag of chips may not be enough. She made forty of them. I only wish we had taken a picture of them!

Enjoy!

Artscow: Photo Dog Tags ONLY $1.99 Shipped!


Artscow is once again offering up yet another sweet deal! Currently, you can snag 2 sided custom photo Dog Tags for just $1.99 each and shipping is completely FREE! Just head on over here and start creating your Dog Tags. At checkout enter code DOG199TAGS and your total will drop to just $1.99 with FREE shipping!

I'm thinking my daughter would love one designed with her dogs pictures on it, I'm thinking Easter again.

Thanks Hip2Save.

New Paper Products Rebate


There is a $5 rebate available from Georgia-Pacific when you purchase $20 or more of the following brands: Brawny paper towels, Quilted Northern bath tissue, Vanity Fair napkins, cups, plates and/or bowls, Dixie Grab ‘N Go cups or bath cups. Purchase is before coupons and must be made between 3/11 and 4/18. You will have to submit the UPC's off the items, so keep that in mind. Print the rebate form.
I'll keep an eye out for coupons and scenarios that will be most beneficial!

Thanks Hip2Save!

Dove Coupon and Thrifty Deal


You can print a $2.00 off Dove Shampoo HERE.
You may want to save it for the week of 3/28 thru 4/3 ,Walgreens will have 12 oz. Dove Shampoos and Conditioners on sale for $4.00, with a $4 Register Reward!!!! Free Shampoo! Use the $2.00/1 coupon for a $2.00 moneymaker!!!
Thanks CrazyOverCoupons.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

The Princess & The Frog - Released Today


I wanted to remind you that you can get a $10 off coupon for The Princess & The Frog HERE. This is for the Blu-ray combo pack. Don't have a Blu-ray player? You may still want to consider getting this pack anyway. With the Disney Combo Pack you get not only the Blu-ray disc, but you also get a DVD and a digital copy. Remember eight track tapes? Whether you do or don't you know that they are extinct just like cassette tapes. It is hard to find a VCR and my thinking is that everything will go Blu-ray eventually so why not get this combo pack and be ready for when you do get your Blu-ray player while still having a DVD to use now.
Click HERE for information on rebate used with purchase of this movie.

UPDATE: I CALLED BEST BUY AND THEY ARE NOW ACCEPTING THE INTERNET MOVIE COUPONS. THEY ARE CURRENTLY OUT OF THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, BUT EXPECT A SHIPMENT IN AT ABOUT 8PM ON FRIDAY. I WOULD CALL BEFORE GOING IN TO VERIFY THAT THEY DID ARRIVE BEFORE GOING IN.

Monday, March 15, 2010

St. Patricks Day FHE, Jell-O Cookies: Food Storage Recipes


Have you visited Everyday Food Storage lately? She has posted these fun cookies with a great idea for a FHE lesson. She also has several posting following the cookie about freeze dried fruits with great looking recipes. If you have wanted to learn how to incorporate your food storage into your everyday lives and cooking you need to spend some time on her site. She has a great book that I had bought before I found her on the web.m 'I Can't Believe It's Food Storage' is available at Amazon for $12.21.

Rack-n-Roll


Today on Studio 5 they had a gentleman showing his company called Rack-n-Roll. A food storage rotation/organization system. Units are custom made to fit your existing shelves and are geared to your food storage-specific needs.
Just thought I would share with everyone.

Pinching Your Pennies Birthday Giveaway


Pinching Your Pennies is celebrating their 6th birthday with a contest. You can enter to win of many Amazon gift cards. Enter HERE, scroll down till you find the posting with the above picture and follow the links.

FREE St. Patrick’s Day Decorations and Cake Templates


Betty Crocker has some fun printable, color sheets, cake toppers and decorations, you will need to sign up to Get your FREE St. Patrick’s Day Decorations and Cake Templates!
Thanks A Thrifty Mom.

Save on Smart Taste Pasta & more new coupons


Print a coupon for .75 off a box of Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta!
You can also enter their 'Take the Ronzoni Smart Taste Challenge' Contest. Here is a list of what you cold win:
Tell us if your family noticed the calcium, vitamin D and fiber in Ronzoni® Smart Taste® pasta for a chance to win.

• Grand Prize (1)—$15,000 Scholarship

• First Place Prize (5)—Laptop Computer

• Second Place Prize (100)—$100 Gift Card


Here are a few more great coupons that surfaced over the weekend:

* $1.50/1 Right Guard Total Defense deodorant {save for Kmart's doubles!}
* $1/1 Listerine {coupon reset}
* $1/1 any Rhodes Warm 'n Serve rolls

Thanks Utah Deal Diva.

Free Everlast Nutrition Sample


Sign up for a free Everlast Nutrition sample here.
This is a contest and you get to choose between Everlast Nutritional Supplements or a
Everlast Thermal Hoodie as your prize. My guess is your chances of getting the supplements is greater than the hoodie. I went for the hoodie anyhow.
Thanks, The Coupon Project.

Degree Deodorant Sam's Club Sample


Sam's Club members can get a free sample of Degree Ultra Clear Deodorant for Women from Sam's Club, click on "Get Sample". You do need to be a Sam's Club member in order to request this sample.
Thanks Freebies 4 Mom.

Walgreens: The Week’s Best Deals


Here are the best deals I see at Walgreens for the week of 3/14.

* Colgate Total Advanced or Sensitive Toothpaste: $3.99
Use $.75/1 printable coupon (Total Advanced) or $1/1 printable coupon (Sensitive)
Receive $3.99 Register Rewards
Final Price = FREE plus possible overage

* Jet-Dry: $3.49
Use $.75/1 printable coupon
Receive $1 Register Reward
Final Price = $1.74

* Reese’s Dark Peanut Butter Cups: $.49 (use in-ad coupon)
Use $.55/1 coupon from 3/14 Smart Source insert
Final Price = FREE

* Revlon Moon Drops or ColorBurst Lipstick: Buy 2 at $5.40 each (40%-off)
Use 2 $2/1 coupons from 2/21 Smart Source insert
Receive $5 Register Rewards (good toward a future Revlon purchase)
Final Price = $.90 each
I have been told be our Walgreens Manager that if for any reason you have a
problem with makeup that you buy at Wlagreens you can exchange it! Even if
the color is off!


* Scope Outlast Mouthwash: Buy 2 for $7
Use 2 $1/1 coupons from 2/7 P&G insert
Receive $2 Register Rewards
Final Price = $1.50 each

* Vicks NyQuil or DayQuil: Buy 4 at $5 each
Use 4 $1.50/1 coupons from 2/7 P&G insert
Receive $10 Register Rewards
Final Price = $1 each
Thanks Coupon Cravings.

Sausage Pockets Recipe

Saturday, while we were picking up our Bountiful Baskets, we were talking about the cabbage in our baskets. My good friend April was telling us of these pizza pockets that she makes using shredded cabbage. I thought they sounded good and that my family would eat them and asked for her recipe. Here it is:

Sausage Pockets

1 lb. sausage, browned
1 c mozzarella cheese
1 c shredded cabbage
1 can tomato sauce

Combine together. Roll out a small piece of dough. Put a scoop of mixture in. Fold over and seal. Poke small holes in top with a fork. Bake at 350 until bread is a golden brown. ENJOY!! (They also freeze well.)

Thnaks, April!

Macey's Budget Buster Coupons


I haven't talked about this before, but I wanted to make sure that you are aware that the first half of the March coupon book from Macey's is expiring tomorrow 3/16. I have not used any of mine and there are a few I don't want to miss:

$3 off any Super Saver Pack of Meat - limit of two
$3.49 2lb WF Medium Cheddar Cheese
$.99 16oz Big Buy Bacon
$.25 off WF Liquid Bleach
BOGO free WF Sour Cream
$1 off WF 64oz Peanut Butter
$.50 off WF Dous Cookies
$.50 off WF 12pk Mac & Cheese

There are many more coupons, I highlighted what I need for my family. When did you last see so many coupons for WF brand items? The second half of the coupon book starts on 3/17. There are coupons on breakfast meat, ham, lunch meats, cheese, produce, and many others worth looking at. I'm not sure if they have extras at the store, I will find out today when I go in there.

I LOVE MY COUPONS, DON'T YOU?!

Odering Day for Bountiful Baskets

Last week was filled with the site crashing, very slow navigation, and not being able to order breads or any of the other extras. Let's cross our fingers that this week goes a bit smoother.
If you are new to this site and are unsure what Bountiful Baskets is let me give you a brief run down. It is a produce co-op that enables us to get the same produce you get at your grocery store without the mark up the stores give us. Through mass buying power we get a fresh mix of fruits and vegetables to help our families eat healthy. You order on any Monday that you wish and pick up your basket on Saturday at a designated site and time. This operation does run on volunteers, to keep our costs down. You can show up an hour an ten minutes before your scheduled pick up time and help unload the truck, distribute produce in baskets, take out the boxes and garbage, you can stay through the pick up process as well. You do not need to help every Saturday, but when you can it is greatly appreciated.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Mom's Makeover Madness Sweepstakes

Disneyfamily.com has a sweepstakes and you could winthis:

Grand Prize: A glamorous vacation for you and a girlfriend to Los Angeles
Including:

* A shopping spree with your own personal fashion stylist
* Accomodations at the Fairmont Miramar Santa Monica with spa credits and dinner at Chef Ray Garcia's FIG Restaurant
* Air transportation to and from Los Angeles International Airport

ENTER HERE
This one is a daily entry contest until April 10, 2010.

Toy Story 2


Toy Story & Toy Story 2 - Available 3/23
To Infinity And Beyond
Relive these two hilarious comedies from Disney•Pixar as you've never seen them before. What's more, watch Woody, Buzz and all your favorite toys for the first time on Disney Blu-ray Combo Pack and get a free ticket for Toy Story 3.
Read more HERE.

You can get your Toy Story 2 pre-ordered, $24.99, through Best Buy. They have a couple promos for you:

Online only Save $10 on combined purchase.

Online only you can save $5 on combined purchase.

Walmart has Toy Story 2 for a pre-order price of $24.86.

I will keep watching, but it is looking like there won"t be a $10 coupon on this one.

The Princess And The Frog Sweepstakes


Dreams Can Come True
Enter for your chance to win, now thru 06/30/10, a magical VIP vacation to the Disneyland® resort plus many more prizes.

ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE: Grand prize consists of a trip for four (4) to the Disneyland® Resort for a The Princess and the Frog Experience. Trip package includes roundtrip coach airfare for four (4) from a major commercial airport near winner's home to Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.; three (3) nights hotel accommodations at a hotel determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (two (2) nights in a standard room and one (1) night in the Disneyland® Dream Suite); ground transportation to and from airport/hotel via private town car service; four (4) four-day Disneyland® Park Hopper® tickets; $250 Disney Gift Card (terms and conditions apply); meet and greet with Princess Tiana; a one (1) character dining experience for four (4); and complimentary use of the transportation within the Disneyland® Resort.

ONE (1) FIRST PRIZE: A Limited Edition Canvas Painting: The Princess and the Frog from the Disney Discoveries Collection by Thomas Kinkade.

ONE (1) SECOND PRIZE: The Princess and the Frog Bedroom Set from Rooms To Go. Bedroom Set includes one (1) bed, one (1) 6-drawer dresser, one (1) oval mirror, one (1) Tiana bedspread, one (1) lamp, and one (1) throw pillow.

THREE (3) THIRD PRIZES: The Princess and the Frog 5x7 ft. Tiana Rug from Shaw Floors.

ONE HUNDRED (100) FOURTH PRIZES: The Princess and the Frog Motion Picture Soundtrack from Walt Disney Records.

ONE HUNDRED (100) FIFTH PRIZES: A digital code for a Disney Enchanted Call from one of a number of Disney characters.

Everyone is allowed to enter once, NOT daily like many of the other contests we've seen. Good Luck!

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Quiznos Sub Printable Coupons


Quiznos has a couple of new printable coupons.

* Regular Chopped Salad & Regular Fountain Drink for only $5.99
* $1.00/1 Regular Sub, Chopped Salad or Choose 2 (excludes deli subs, Toasty Torpedos & Toasty Bullets)

These coupons expire on March 28, 2010.

Smucker's Uncrustables: $1.00/1 Printable Coupon


If you weren't able to get the Uncrustables coupon from a couple of weeks ago - you have another chance! You can head on over HERE and grab a coupon for $1.00/1.
Thanks KC Pinching Mama.

Johnsonville Coupons


$.55 off one 19.76 Package of Johnsonville Brats or Italian Sausage

$.55 off One 12 oz. package of Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage Links

$.55 off One package of Johnsonville Breakfast Patties or Roll Sausage

$.55 off One 3 lb Party Pack of Johnsonville Brats or Italian Sausage

$.55 off one package of Johnsonville Cooked and Smoked Sausage or Summer Sausage

$.55¢ off one package, any size or variety, of Johnsonville Summer Sausage

Ex. 30 days from print

Thanks again, Printable Coupons and Deals.

Mission Tortillas: $0.75/1 Printable Coupon


Get your coupon for $0.75/1 Mission Tortilla product. One of my favorite ways to use my tortillas is making Southwestern Egg Rolls, I use the copycat recipe from Chili's. Yummmm!
Thanks Printable Coupons & Deals!

Payless Shoe Source: $5.00/$25.00 Coupon Expires 3/15


Become a fan of Payless and you'll get access to a printable coupon to save $5.00 off of a $25.00 purchase! You can even use the coupon if you shop on-line - -use the code 32861. This coupon does expire on 3/15 so act quick if you need this one.
Thanks KC Penny Pinchin Mama.

Free St. Patrick’s Day Banner


Holiday Haven has this Fun St. Patrick’s Day banner for you to print for FREE. Love this Thrifty idea…and so cute!

Thanks A Thrifty Mom.

Scotts Turf coupons


Scotts has some great coupon for you to keep your lawn green!

* $5.00/1 Turf Builder 10,000 or 15,000 square foot bag
* $2.50/1 Turf Builder 5,000 square foot bag


Thanks KC Penny Pinching Money.

Free Sample Ink B Gone


InkBGone safely removes inks, even Sharpie® and other permanent markers, from leather and more.
Go HERE to get your free sample.
Thanks LadyBug’sCorner.

FREE St. Patrick’s Day Crafts and Recipes eBook


My Mom use to make corned beef and cabbage every St. Patrick's Day. I have never made it and I actually liked it as a kid. I'm giving it a try this year, it helps that we have gotten cabbage the past two weeks in our Bountiful Baskets.
You can get a FREE St. Patrick’s Day Crafts and Recipes eBook, click HERE to get yours.

Thanks A Thrifty Mom.

Friday, March 12, 2010

$3 off any Hill's Science Diet Treats 2.5oz or Larger


Ex. 30 days from print
Lower-right side of the page
Fill out the form and submit
Ad prints after the coupon


Get Coupon


Thanks Printable Coupons and Deals.

3-14 Smartsource Coupon Insert

Sunday coupon preview
Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected!

(XX/XX) after coupon = expiration date
(x) before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes
DND5 = coupon states Do Not Double, but barcode starts w/ a 5

Smartsource coupon insert

Aquify Multi-Purpose Solution 12 oz+ Save $3/1 (4/30)
Classico Pasta Sauce (2) + Fresh Beef Save $1.50 (5/9)
Clearasil Save $1/1 (6/6)
Clear Care Cleaning and Disinfection Solution Save $3/1
ConAgra products Save $1/4 (PeterPan, Chef Boyardee, Manwich, Healthy Choice, Orville Redenbacher, Banquet, Marie Callender) (4/15)
Cottonelle Flushable Moist WipesSave $.50/1 (4/25)
Cottonelle Toilet Paper two 4-packs or one 12 packSave $.50/1 (4/25)
Cuties 5 lb box Save $1 (4/14)
Cuties 3lb bagSave $.55/1 (4/14)
Dannon 6 oz Single Serve Cups or any Light & Fit 4-pack $.60 (4/11)
Dannon Fruit on the Bottom Cups $.60/6 (5/15)
Depend Adjustable Underwear Save $1 (4/25)
Depend Guards for Men Save $1 (4/25)
Easy Off Heavy Duty or Fume Free Oven CleanerSave $.50/1 (5/30)
Easy Off Glass Cook top or Barbecue Grill CleanerSave $.75/1 (5/30)
Eight O’Clock CoffeeSave $.75/1 (4/30)
Farmland Breakfast Sausage Links Save $1/2 (6/30)
Farmland Sausage Rolls Save $1/2 (6/30)
FreeStyle Meter Save $10 (6/30)
Fresh Step Save $1/1 (5/31)
Gentle Naturals Save $1/1 (6/30)
Good Earth TeaSave $.75/1 (4/30)
Hershey’s, Reeses, or Cadbury Candy 8 oz+ Save $2/1 (4/4)
Hershey’s Bliss Chocolate 8.6 oz+ Save $1/1 (4/4)
Hidden Valley Farmhouse Originals Save $2/1 (5/15)
Irish Spring Save $.50/1 (4/30)
KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce or Marinade 17 oz+ Save $.50/1 (5 /15)
Kingsford Charcoal Briquets 16.6 lz or Kingsford Match Light Briquets 12.5 lb Save $2 off meat (5/15)
Lays Potato Chips 10 1/2 oz any new flavor or variety Save $1/1 (4/25)
Land O Lakes Butter Save $.50/1 (5/8)
Land O Lakes Eggs Save $1.00/2 (5/9) DND5
Land O Lakes Eggs, Save $.50/1 (5/9) DND5
Land O Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste Spread Save $.50/1 (5/6)
Land O Lakes Half & Half, quarts (32oz)+ Save $1/2 (4/30)
Land O Lakes Spreadable Buter products Save $.50/1 (5/8)
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner POurable Save $.50/1 (4/13)
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Trigger, Plus Bleach or Antibacterial Kitchen Cleaner Save $.50/1 (4/13)
Lysol Bathroom Cleaner or Mildew Remover Save $.50/1 (4/13)
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, 12oz+ Save $1/1 (4/13)
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Save $1/2 (4/13)
Lysol Neutra Air Freshmatic Starter Kit Save $4/1 (4/12)
Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner Save $.35/1 (4/13)
Lime-A-WaySave $.75/1 (5/30)
MidNite or MidNitePM Save $1/1 (9/30/10)
Mop & Glo Save $1 /1(5/30)
Nalley’s Pickles 16 oz+Save $.75/1 (5/30)
New York Brand Texas ToastSave $.50/1 (6/14)
Old English Save $1/1 (5/30)
Playtex Gentle Glide TamponsSave $.50/1 (5/9)
Playtex Sport Tampons 18 ctSave $.50/1 (5/9)
Prevacid 24 Hr 14 or 28 ct Save $6 (4/10)
Prevacid 24HR 42 ct Save $10 (4/10)
Post Honey Bunches of Oats or Just Bunches Save $1/2 (4/25)
Post cereal Save $1/2 (4/25)
Reeses Dark Peanut Butter Cups 1.5 oz+ Save $.55/1 (5/31)
Ritz Munchables Pretzel Crisps Save $1/1 (5/31)
Suave Professionals Shampoo or Conditioner Save $1/2 (4/11)
Suave Kids Shampoo or Conditioner productsSave $.50/1/2 (4/11)
Suave Kids Body WashSave $.50/1 (4/11)
Suave Body WashSave $.50/1 (4/11)
Suave Body Lotion 18 oz+ Save $1/2 (4/11)
Suave DeodorantSave $.50/1 (4/11)
V8 V-Fusion 8 oz six pack Save $1 /1(4/25)
V8 V-Fusion 46 ozSave $.75/1 (4/25)
Welch’s Refrigerated Juice or Juice CocktailSave $.75/1 (6/15)
Windex Outdoor All-In-One Starter Kit Save $5 Target Gift Card for purchase (4/7)
Woolite Detergent 50 oz+ Save $1/1 (4/25)
Woolite OxyDeep or Pet Trigger Save $1/1 (6/30)
Woolite Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner Save $1/1 (6/30)

I found this list at Sunday Coupon Preview.

Spring Break Staycation


I listen to two moms this morning talking about school being out. One said she was ready for school to be over and the other said she isn't looking forward to the boredom that comes with summer. It got me thinking about the week off for spring break that is approaching. I have been looking through several sites and found some good ideas for our spring break.

Here are some of my favorites:

1. Get Crafty. Plan a kid's craft day. Keep in mind the age of your children when choosing the craft to complete. Little ones can engage on coloring pages while the older ones can concentrate on slightly more difficult kid's crafts.

2. Get Cooking. Have a pizza-making cooking class at home. Kids will love kneading the dough and personalizing their own pizza. Let them add toppings of their choice, and get dinner ready at the same time. Bake everyone's favorite cookies or pick another country or state you would like to visit and cook some of the local food from that place.
Have your kids make menus, set the table like being at a restaurant, dress up like a server, and serve the family dinner.

3. Hold a board game marathon! Make game time fun by planning ahead and choosing inexpensive prizes for the board game winners. Be sure to have games that appeal to every age and include games that anyone can win. But if you don't have a lot of board games on hand, visit your local thrift store. I have always found a healthy supply of board games at my local store.

4. Pajama Day Movies. Pick a day during the week and stay in your pajamas all day long watching movies. Host a movie marathon where everyone in the family gets to choose their favorite movie to watch. Make some popcorn or set up an ice cream sundae bar. Invite some of your kids friends over and just enjoy relaxing. For even more movie watching fun, set up a tent in the family room and let the kids watch from their sleeping bags. Watch home movies if you have them. Kids love seeing themselves on film.


Visit daricemichelleblog.blogspot.com to see how she made her families tent.

5. Camping in the Great Indoors: Speaking of setting up the tent, why not camp indoors for some unusual fun? You can make s'mores in the fireplace or over the stove top, sleep in a tent and sleeping bag, and stay up telling stories by flashlight - all in the comfort of your own home.

6. Be a tourist in your own town. Are there attractions that you have never been to in your own city that people come to visit and you have never visited yourself? This is a perfect opportunity to get out and visit them.
You can take a camera, take lots of pictures, then put an album together of your day. In Cache Valley we have free public transit, take advantage of getting around without expense. Kids will find it an adventure to get around on the bus system.

7. Fitness activities. Bowling, skating, indoor pools,jumping jack contest, hula hooping, games like red light green light or red rover, and rock climbing. If the weather is okay, take the dog for a walk at the dog park and look for signs of spring.

8. Spring clean. Use this time to tackle some of the projects that you never seem to get to. Schedule a time to clean out your kids rooms with them or organize your photographs. Give your children an assignment that they can be proud of helping you accomplish.

9. Consider volunteering with your children. If there is a charitable organization that you are particularly interested in, give them a ring and ask them how you and your family can help. Imagine the example you are setting for your children and the memories your will make.

10. Road Trip to Family. Some of us are lucky enough to live within a day drive of family. If you do, consider planning a trip. Go to grandmas and do all the same local tourist and museum stuff there-it will be totally new and different!

11. Find a great book that the entire family will enjoy and take turns reading, or read to them. Imagination is a great thing and reading helps develop imagination. I highly recommend Fablehaven if you have not already read it.

Set aside designated times that you will have the phones turned off too and enjoy your family. Take pictures and videos of this time.

KMart Double Coupon Event


KMart has made a list of participating stores available and 15 Utah stores are participating, including Logan! I am surprised because we get left out of a lot of big promos.
Coupon doubling will be one week starting April 4th. I will keep watching for details of this promotion. In the past when we have seen coupon doubling being offered by a company there has been a cap on the doubling amount. Stay tuned and I'll post the details as soon as I learn them.
Thanks Utah Deal Diva.