How I Save Lots Of $$$$$$ shopping!!!!

This will be one of many blogs on saving $$$ by couponing and sales,etc. !

First thing you do is buy your local Sunday paper for the inserts of coupons.There are a couple times a year when there are none. I will try to warn you ahead of time so you don't waste your money on a paper.

2nd- cut out any coupon (i usually cut them all out) that you think you will use before they expire. My filing system i have is still in the making. The one i have i am not happy with so am very open for suggestions in that area.

3rd-sign up on fb for different sites that tell you where the deals are. example-The Thrifty Mama,Deal Saving Mom,www.frugalandthirftymama.blogspot.com,BucktownBargains. These are just a few i check in every week.As you go along you will find those that share the deals at the stores where you enjoy shopping.

4th- starting in October i will start posting on my blog the deals for the week at the stores where i do my shopping. So check my blog every week and if i don't have your store listed let me know and if there are deals to be had i will let you know!

5th-get familiar with what ecb's are and rr's are.I will be posting a list of all the abbreviations for couponing.Also get a CVS card if you want to save money!!!!

Here are samples of this weeks deals at CVS and Walgreens:

Philips Ear Buds, On Sale $6.99

Get $6.99 ECB’s
Final Cost: FREE after ECB’s

Always or Tampax, On Sale $2.96
Use $1/1 Always Pad, Clean or Feminine Cloth, exp. 9-30 (P&G 08/29/10)
Use $1/1 Tampax Product, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10)
Final Cost: $1.96 each

Dawn, On sale $.97
Use $0.20/1 Dawn Product, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10)
Use $0.25/1 Dawn Product, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10)
Use $1/1 Dawn Hand Renewal, exp. 10-31-10 (Decor Done Right)
Final Cost: FREE – $.75 each

Purex Ultra Concentrate, On sale $3.99
Get $2.00 ECB’s
Use $0.35/1 Purex Ultra Concentrate Detergent, exp. 9-11 (RP 8/15/10)
Final Cost: $1.64 after ECB’s

Glade Relaxing Moments 2 pack, On sale $4.99
Get $1.00 ECB’s
Use $1.00 Glad Premium Room Spray printable coupon
Final Cost: $1.49 each after ECB’s

Cascade Get, Powder or 2 in 1 Gel packs, On Sale $2.99
Get $1.00 ECB’s
Use $1/2 Cascade Product, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10)
Use $0.50/1 Cascade Complete ActionPacs, exp. 10-31 (Decor Done Right)
Final Cost: $1.49 after ECB’s

Duracell AA/AAA 20 pk, C/D 8 pk, 9 Volt 4pk, On Sale $9.99
Get $2.00 ECB’s
Use $1/1 Duracell Coppertop Batteries, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10)
Use $1/1 Select Duracell Batteries, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10)
Final Cost: $6.99 after ECB’s

Windex or Fantastik twin pack, On Sale $6.99
Get $2.00 ECB’s
Use $0.55/1 Windex Multi-Surface Cleaner/Wipes, exp. 9-12 (SS 8/1/10)
Use $1/2 Windex Glass Cleaners, exp. 9-12-10 (SS 08/01/10)
Use $1/1 Windex Product printable
Use $0.55/1 Fantastik All Purpose Cleaner, exp. 9-12 (SS 8/1/10)
Final Cost: $3.89 – $4.44 (depending if your store let’s you use 2 coupons on the twin pack.. some will some won’t)

Bounce or Downy, On Sale $3.99
Get $1.00
Use $0.20/1 Bounce Product, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10)
Use $1/1 Bounce Product, exp. 10-15-10 (SS 08/15/10)
Use $0.20/1 Select Downy Products, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10)
Use $1.50/1 Downy Ultra Fabric Softener, exp. 9-30-10 (SS 08/22/10)
Use $1/1 Downy Fabric Softener, exp. 10-15-10 (SS 08/15/10)
Use $1/1 Downy Product (P&G MIR Booklet)
Final Cost: $1.49 – $2.79 after ECB’s

Arm & Hammer 2 in 1 Dryer cloths, On Sale BOGO Free
Use (2) $1/1 Arm & Hammer Floor Protection Pads printable
Final Cost: varies

Spend $10 Get $3 ECB’s wyb Maybelline Eye or Lip
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara, On Sale $5.00
Expert Wear Eye Shadow Trio, On Sale $5.00
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipsticks, On Sale $7.00
Maybelline Falsies Volum’ Express, On Sale $6.00
Use $1/1 Maybelline New York Eyeshadow or Liner, exp. 9-15 (RP 8/8/10)
Use $1/1 Maybelline New York Mascara, exp. 9-15-10 (RP 08/08/10)
Final Cost: as low as $2.50 each after ECB’s

Mennen Speek Stick, On Sale 2/$5.98
Get $3.00 ECB’s wyb 2
Use (2) $1/1 Speed Stick or Lady’s Speed Stick (Reinventing Beauty, Jul ‘10)
Final Cost: $.49 after ECB’s

Old Spice Pro Strength, Secret or Gillette Clinical Strength, On Sale $7.49
Get $1.00 ECB’s
Use $4/1 Gillette Deodorant wyb Secret Clinical, exp. 9-30 (P&G 8/29/10)
Final Cost: $2.49 after ECB’s

Gillette Venus, On Sale $8.99
Get $5.00 ECB’s
Use $2/1 Select Venus Razors or Bikini Kit, exp. 9-30 (P&G 08/29/10)
Use FREE Olay Body Wash wyb Venus Cartridge, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10) (expires Tuesday)
Submit $10 MIR Olay, Venus, Covergirl, Secret or Pantene Products printable
Final Cost: $1.99 after ECB’s

Crest or Oral-B Pro Health, On Sale $3.97
Get $2.50 ECB’s
Use $1/1 Crest Toothpaste, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10)
Use $1/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10)
Final Cost: $.47 after ECB’s

CVS Nail Polish Remover or Cotton Balls, On Sale $2.99
Get $1.00 ECB’s
Final Cost: $1.99 after ECB’s

walgreens-

Breath Right Nasal Strips (10 ct.) On Sale $4.00
Get $4.00 RR
Use $1.50/1 Breathe Right Product, exp. 10-31-10 (RP 04/11/10)
Final Cost: FREE + $1.50 Money Maker after RR

Carmex Lip Balm, On Sale $2.00
Get $2.00 RR
Final Cost: FREE after RR

Irwin Naturals Healthy Skins Hair + Nails Supplements, On Sale $10.00
Get $10.00 RR
Final Cost: FREE after RR

Walgreens Perfect Tampons (8 ct.), On Sale $2.00
Get $2.00RR
Final Cost: FREE after RR

Colgate Total Toothpaste, On Sale $2.99
Get $2.00 RR
Use $1/1 Colgate Total Toothpaste, Fall Diabetes and You Walgreens Magazine (By Pharmacy)
Final Cost: FREE after RR

Soft Soap Body Wash or Irish Spring Body Wash, On Sale 2/$7.00
Buy 2, Get $5.00 RR
Use $1/1 Softsoap Body Wash, exp. 10-1-10 (ALL YOU Sept ‘10)
Use $1/1 Irish Spring Body Wash (Reinventing Beauty, Jul ‘10)
Use $0.75/1 Softsoap SPA Radiant Body Wash printable
Final Cost: as low as FREE

Nabisco Oreo, Ritz, or Chips Ahoy! Snack Packs, On Sale $0.79
Use $1/2 Nabisco Printable Coupon
Final Cost: $0.29 each

Bayer Asprin, On Sale 2/$3.00 with in ad cpn
Use $1/1 Bayer Aspirin printable
Use $1/1 Bayer Aspirin, exp. 9-30-10 (RP 06/27/10)
Use $1/1 Bayer Aspirin or Heart Health Advantage, exp. 10-31 (RP 8/1/10)
Final Cost: $0.50 each

Campbell’s Chunky Soup, On Sale 2/$3.00 with in ad cpn
Use $1/2 Campbell’s Chunky Soup, exp. 9-26-10 (SS 08/15/10)
Final Cost: $1.00 each after coupons

Crest Pro Health Toothpaste or Floss, On Sale $3.99
Use $2/1 Walgreens September IVC Booklet
Use $1/1 Crest Glide Floss, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10)
Use $1/1 Crest Toothpaste, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10)
Final Cost: $.99 after coupons

Ponds Towelettes, On Sale B1G1 $5.99
Use (2) $1.50/1 Ponds Towelettes Coupon
Final Cost: $1.50 each

General Mills Cereals, On Sale $1.99
Use $1/2 General Mills Cereals printable coupon
Buy 2
Final Cost: $1.49 each after coupon

Charmin Basic 6pk, On Sale $2.99 with in cpn
Use $1/2 Charmin Product, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10)
Buy 2
Final Cost: $2.49 after coupons

Nyquil Combo Pack, On Sale $8.99
Get $2.00 RR
Use $1.50/1 Vicks Nyquil, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10)
Final Cost: $2.75 each after RR

Target-

For all the deals Check Out Target’s Weekly Ad

Red Baron 12″ Frozen Pizzas, On Sale 3/$10.00
Use $1/1 Red Baron Pan Pizza or Pan Pasta, exp. 11-20-10 (SS 08/29/10)
Use $0.75/1 Red Baron Singles Product, exp. 10-31-10 (SS 08/01/10)
Final Price: as low as 3/$7.75

25-oz. Tyson frozen fully cooked crispy chicken strips, On Sale $6.49
? FREE 16-oz. Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing when you buy any Tyson bagged frozen chicken item.
Use $1/1 Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken, exp. 11-15-10 (SS 08/15/10)
Use $1.00/1 Hidden Valley Printable Coupon (sign up required)
Final Price: $4.49 + FREE dressing!

Campbell’s Select Harvest Soup, On Sale $1.50 each
Use $1/1 Campbell’s Select Harvest Soup printable
Final Price: $.50 eacch

Gillette Venus or Fusion ProGlide Razors, On Sale $7.99-$8.99
? FREE $5 TARGET GIFTCARD® with purchase of any two Gillette razors or cartridges
Use $2/1 Venus Embrace or Breeze, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10) Expires Tuesday
Use $4/1 Gillette Fusion Proglide Razor, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10)Expires Tuesday
Stack with $2.50/1 Target Coupon found inside some 1 subject school notebooks
Use $2.00/1 Gillette Venus mfr coupon from 8.29 PG Insert
Final Price: as low as $1.98 for 2 depending on coupons used

Aussie or Herbal Essence Hair Care, On Sale $2.99
Use 50¢/1 Target Mobile Coupon
Stack with $5.00/3 Beauty Products Target Coupon from Home Mailer
FREE Aussie Styler wyb Herbal Essence/Aussie Item (P&G 8/1/10)Expires Tuesday
Final Price: as low as 48¢ for all three if you use 1 of each coupon listed!

Lexar 4GB TwistTurn USB Drive, On Sale $12.99
Use $10.00/1 Lexar 4GB USB Drive Target Home Mailer
Final Price: $2.99

To see more Target deals go to Brandy’s Big Bargains

General Dollar-

Tide Liquid 40 oz or Powder 18-24 load, On Sale $5.00
Use $1/1 Tide Detergent, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10)
Use $1/1 Tide Detergent, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10)
Use $2/1 Tide Liquid, exp. 9-30-10 (Good Housekeeping, Parents, Oprah and Redbook Magazines, Sept)
Final Cost: as low as $3

Cheer Laundry Detergent, 40 oz., On Sale $5.00
Use $2/1 Cheer Bright Clean, exp. 8-31-10 (RP 07/25/10)
Use $1/1 Cheer Bright & Clear Laundry Detergent printable
Final Cost: as low as $3

Mt. Olive Pickles, On Sale $1.50
Use $1/1 Mt. Olive Pickles, Peppers or Relish, exp. 10-9-10 (SS 08/01/10)
Final Cost: $.50

Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Meals, On Sale $1.00
Chef Boyardee Cans, On Sale for $1
Use $1/5 Chef Boyardee Can or Microwave Pasta, exp. 9-30-10 (SS 08/15/10)
Use $0.35/3 Chef Boyardee Product, exp. 9-30-10 (SS 08/15/10)
Final Cost: as low as $.80 each when you buy 5

Act II Mini Butter or Light Butter Popcorn, 3 pack, On Sale $1.00
Use $0.40/1 Act II Microwave Popcorn, exp. 8-30-10 (SS 06/20/10)
Final Cost: $.60

Hunt’s Snack Pack, 4 pack, On Sale $1.00
Use $1/4 Hunt’s Snack Pack, exp. 10-31-10 (ALL YOU Aug ‘10)
Final Cost: $.80 each when you buy 4

Kellogg’s Apple Jacks, Frosted Mini-Wheats or Frosted Flakes, On Sale $2.00
Use $1.50/2 Kellogg’s Froot Loops, Apple Jacks or Corn Pops printable
Use $1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Cereal, exp. 10-10 (SS 08/29/10)
Use $1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Cereal printable
Final Cost: as low as $1.25 each when you buy 2

Right Guard Sport Deodorant, 1.8 oz., On Sale $1.50
Use $1/1 Right Guard Product printable
Use $1.50/2 Right Guard or Dry Idea, exp. 10-31-10 (RP 08/15/10)
B1G1 Right Guard or Dry Idea, exp. 8-31-10 (RP 07/25/10)
Final Cost: as low as $.50

Olay Body Wash, On Sale, $2.00
Use $1/1 Olay Body Wash or Hand and Body Lotion, exp. 9-30 (P&G 08/29/10)
Final Cost: $1

Gain Dish Liquid, On Sale $2.00
Use $1/1 Gain Dish Liquid, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10)
Final Cost: $1

Visit Nicole’s Nickels for the more Dollar General deals

Abbreviations FOR COUPONING-----------

Sunday Coupon Inserts. These are the names of the different inserts you'll find in your Sunday newspaper. Ordinarily, you'll see these abbreviations accompanied with the date the newspaper came out:

SS - Super Saver
RP - Red Plum (sometimes also called Valassis)
PG - Procter & Gamble
GM - General Mills
KG - Kellogg

Other abbreviations:

B1G1 or BOGO - buy one get one
MIR - mail in rebate
RR - register reward (Walgreens)
FAR - free after rebate
ESC and ESR - EasySaver Rebate and EasySaver Catalog (Walgreens)
IVC - instant value coupon
ECB - extra care bucks (CVS)
OOP - out of pocket
YMMV - your mileage may vary. Means all stores may not accept or participate.
IP - internet printable
MC or MQ - manufacturers coupon
Q - coupon
SCR - single check rebate (Rite Aid)
WYB - when you buy

Catalina - coupons for $$ off your next purchase that print out alongside your receipt at the register.
Stack - use two coupons together. For example, Walgreens allows you to use a Walgreens store coupon with a manufacturers coupon on the same item.
Peelies - coupons you find on the product itself (peels off)
Blinkies - sm coupon machines found in many stores that spit out coupons. They have a blinking light, hence the name.
Hangtags - just what it sounds like. Coupon is on a tag that hangs from the product.
Tearpads - just what it sounds like. Usually tearpad coupons hang on shelves near the product.

Read more: http://www.momsbyheart.net/2008/11/coupon-abbreviations-and-lingo.html#ixzz0yTq8V2vL

IF ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE INBOX ME ON FACEBOOK AND I WILL DO MY UTMOST TO ANSWER THEM FOR YOU!!!!

The main thing is to have fun while you are doing this!!!! ----- Karen

P.S. ALSO I PRINT ALOT OF INTERNET COUPONS>You can always use a store coupon and a manufacture coupon together!

Its been awhile.....

My dear friends i have not forgotten you! I still love to cook and bake.I have started a new adventure since July and i will be adding that to my blog as time permits!! I am into couponing big time!! Love to save money and i will be giving out tips on helping you save money. which one of us doesn't like to save $? I thought so!! :) I will continue to post family recipes also. I took a break because I was on a special 'diet' for 30 days. Today is my last day. I ate mainly organic fruits and vegetables and certain meats.My health has improved 90%. Its amazing how you look at life when you feel good!!! And one of these days I will finish my family cookbook! I always wondered why my husband never gets a project done after starting quite afew.....I rest my case!!! :) Doesn't it always come back to bite you in the bud!!!!!

We have also lived here in texas about a year now.Is that even possible?! A year has flown by! We have found a small house(will be a rental or lease option later) to move into.We are in a very small duplex,it has served its purpose well!!! It is time to move to a better area where no 6 cops with guns drawn, knock on your door at 9p.m. and you open the door they ask are you so and so and of course wrong house,they go 2 doors down.And there are similar stories to tell.....but you get the picture. So saying all that ,I am packing to move in the next couple weeks! Fun times!! I do love to pack...i know,i know!! I love life and i celebrate it every day whatever comes i deal with it!!! I have much to share in the coming days......... time to get to freezing my very tasty organic strawberries!!! until than do yourself a favor,fall in love with yourself!!!! much love to you!!!! -karen

Rhubarb Pie

This recipe comes from our friend Urie Hershberger and its from his mothers kitchen.I have now made this pie twice and i do believe it is a keeper!! My friend Daniel has also given me a rhubarb pie recipe i will try later! Thanks guys!!!

1 unbaked pie crust(I'd share my pie crust recipe but so far its a family secret,sorry)

SAUCE:

1 1/4 cup sugar;

2 T.flour;

2 egg yolks;

2 cups finely cut rhubarb(more if using big pie pan);

Stir together(fold in rhubarb last).Put into unbaked pie crust

CRUMBS FOR TOP:

1/2 cup brown sugar;

1 cup flour 1/4 cup butter

Mix sugar and flour,cut in butter until well blended,spread on top

Makes one pie

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake pie for 15 min. turn oven down to 350 degrees for 30 minutes. DELICIOUS!!!

Corn Chip Salad

This recipe comes from my mom and trust me it is absolutely delicious!!!!! We actually eat it alone as a meal!

1 head lettuce-chopped;

1 lb. bacon(of course we don't eat pig so i used beef;also turkey works);

6-8 boiled eggs-chopped;

Just before serving add 4-6 cups corn chips and 1 rounded cup cheddar cheese.

DRESSING:

1 1/2 cup miracle whip;

1/4 cup vinegar;

1/3 cup milk;

1/3 cup brown sugar;

1/3 cup white sugar

Mix all together and pour over salad.

I truelly believe the secret that makes this salad is in the dressing!!!!

Speedy Chicken Scarpariello

This recipe comes from our son Kevin.Yes all three of our children can cook and bake! He made this for us when we went to visit him last week. You must try it,it is his girlfriend Michelle's favorite dish!

1 T. extra-virgin olive oil;

2 lbs.boneless skinless chicken thighs,fat removed & chicken cut into 1 inch pieces;

3/4 t. salt;

1/4 t. dried italian seasoning;

1/2 t. black pepper;

1 pkg.(12 ounces)fully cooked italian-flavored chicken sausage;

1 lb. refrig.pkg. precooked potatoe wedges;

2 sweet peppers(any color) seeded & cut up;

2 cloves garlic-chopped;

1/4 cup italian salad dressing

1)In large nonstick skillet,heat the oil over med. high heat.Season the chicken with 1/4 t. each of the salt,italian seasoning & black pepper.Saute chicken for 5 minutes,stirring occasionally.

2)Cut sausage into 1/2 inch pieces.Add to skillet along with potatoes,sweet peppers & garlic.Stir in remaining 1/2 t. salt,1/2 t. italian seasoning & 1/4 t.black pepper- add italian dressing,stir to combine

3)Cover skillet & cook over med. high heat for 15 min.,stirring occasionally.

4)Remove skillet from heat & let stand for 5 min. before searving.

Kevin adds cheddar shredded cheese between step 3 & 4---We are cheese lovers!!!

Beef & Chili Burritos

1 lb. ground beef
2 cans (15 oz) Chili with Beans
1 can (15 oz) Black Beans
8 oz of Finely Shredded Taco Blend Cheese
Chili Powder
1 package of Flour tortilla shells

Brown beef in a large pan. Add chili, black beans and 6 oz of the Taco Cheese Blend. Add as much Chili Powder as desired. (The more you add, the spicier it will be!) Stir over medium low heat until the cheese is completely melted (no more than 5 min). Use a large tablespoon and put about 3-4 scoops of the mixture in the middle of a tortilla. Roll up and place in a baking dish. Repeat until you have used all of the mixture. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the burritos. Put in the oven for about 5-7 min or until cheese is melted.

Note: Garnish with salsa, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and/or sour cream. I serve the burritos with Mexican Rice.

FORGOT TO PUT AT THE BEGINNING OF INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degree

Hello dear friends- This recipe comes from our daughter Krystal. She made this from her very own kitchen. Again the recipes I post, someone in my family has made! And of course as good as it looks!!! Enjoy!!!

POPSICKLES!!!!!

Here are some favorite summertime Popsicle recipes for the children and adults too!! :)
I made these when our children were younger and never could keep them on hand!
1) Popsickles- 1 pkg.instant butterscotch or choc. pudding;2c. milk;1c. evap. milk;1/4c. sugar-mix together well and put in your ice tups and freeze.
2) 18 Tup-cicles-1,3oz. jello and 1 pkg.kool aid(make sure the jello and kool aid are the same flavor);1c. sugar;2c. hot water.Mix well & add 2 c. cold water.Stir & pour into ice tups.Freeze!(THIS WAS OUR CHILDRENS FAVORITE!!)
3)Butterscotch cicles- 1 pkg. butterscotch instant pudding;1 c. root beer;1 1/2 c.water.Mix together and pour into ice tup molds.Freeze.makes 12.
4) Fudgecicles- 1pkg.instant chocolate pudding;2 1/2 cups milk.Mix together and pour into ice tups. Freeze. makes 12
5) Frozen Fruit-1 regular can of fruit cocktail;Divide fruit evenly into ice tup molds & divide the juice evenly into molds.Freeze,makes 6
REMEMBER--- allow at least 1/4 inch at top of ice tup molds for liquid to expand during freezing.tO REMOVE...HOLD IN HAND A MINUTE OR TWO..POPCICLE AND STICK WILL COME OUT EASILY...READY TO EAT!!!