Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Threat of the first freeze!

Tonight is the threat of the first freeze. With this, I thought that I would post of pictures of the produce that I have picked from my garden this year.  The first is today's harvest.

Watermelon, spinach, rutabaga, radishes, cherry tomatoes, tomatoes, green bell peppers, leaf lettuce
 Radishes, tomatoes, squash, bell peppers, mini red hot peppers
 Radishes, squash, bell pepper, tomatoes, canteloupe
 Squash, tomatoes, yellow and green bell peppers, red hot peppers, radishes, watermelon and pumpkin
 watermelon, canteloupe, cucumber, tomatoes, red hot peppers, green beans
 Canteloupe, squash, cucumber, zucchini, red hot peppers, cherry tomatoes, green beans
 Canteloupe, bell peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, squash, zucchini
 watermelon, bell peppers, corn, tomatoes, hot peppers, squahs, cucumbers
 And pretty much from July through now, this is what my counter in my kitchen has looked like!

I just wanted to share because I think that this is a great way to save a ton of money and to eat better. We never once ran out of fresh fruits and vegetables to eat with our meals, as snacks, and to give away to friends and family. The garden did excellent this year. And it really isn't nearly as time consuming as people think. After spending a good part of the day planting, really I just spend about 10 minutes per day picking what's ready, spot weeding, and checking things out for bugs or diseases. Every couple weeks I'll spend a couple hours in the garden thoroughly weeding, but it's not all that often. My short daily checks take care of most of it. Not only did we eat very fresh and healthy all summer, but we now have a frozen veggies and jars of salsa to enjoy all winter!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Freebie Roundup!


I haven't posted a freebie roundup for awhile!

Check out carolinaherrera.com for a Free Carolina Herrera fragrance sample!

Go to http://valuesforhealth.com/ for 9 printable coupons - one for $3/1 KY which makes it free at Walmart!

Taster's Choice is offering a sample pack here: http://www.tasterschoice.com/varietysample.aspx?source=10084746

Always nice to have some Emergen-C on hand! Go here: http://www.emergenc.com/free-samples for a sample!

It told me there were out, but offered a free sample of Head & Shoulders, Prilosec + a $1/1 Coupon for Cheer!


And last by not least:


And these samples do arrive. This week I have received a coupon for a free pack of Orbit gum (from the flip flop offer, the flip flops are still on the way), free Tide Stain Release 10pk, free sample size Tide detergent, Oxy samples & coupons, and a free Victoria Secret panty coupon (just for being on the mailing list)! I love getting all the goodies in the mail!




Monday, April 18, 2011

Get a FREE Earth Day shirt for pledging to go green with your laundry!


This offer is geared towards college students, but anyone can participate as far as I can tell.

Just go to the site, watch the short video about how to GREEN your laundry routine
& fill out the form for a free Tshirt!

Free TREE from Lowe's on Earth Day 4/23


Go to Lowe's on 4/23 to get a FREE tree to celebrate Earth Day!

Hot Slim Jim Amazon Deal - 100 for $14.17

100 Slim Jim's for $14.17 with free super saver shipping!
 I ordered 2 to get the free shipping so my total was over $25.00.

I know they aren't the healthiest thing in the world, but we like them as a treat on the run!

Just go to: Amazon for the deal!

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Price Chopper Matchups: 4/13 - 4/19


The best deals that I see are:

El Monterey Burritos or Chimichangas, 10/$10 or $1 each
Use $1/1 El Monterey Mexican Snacks 3/6/2011 RP Insert (exp 5/30/2011)
Final Price: FREE

Old Orchard Juice, 64 oz, 2/$3 or $1.50 each
Use $0.50/1 Old Orchard Juice Product
Final Price: $1

Tyson Chicken or Steak Strips, 2/$5 or $2.50 each
Use $1/1 Tyson Bagged Breaded Chicken Strips 1/23/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/30/2011)
or use $1/1 Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken Fillets/Strips
Final Price: $1.50 each

Hy-Vee Matchups 04/13 - 04/19


The best deals I see are:

Eggo Waffles, 3/$5 or $1.67 each
Use $0.75/2 Eggo Frozen Product 3/13/2011 RP Insert (exp 5/8/2011)
Final Price: 2/$2.59 or $1.30 each


Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables, 10 – 16 oz, 3/$3 or $1 each
Use $1/3 Birds Eye & Steamfresh Varieties
or use $0.50/2 Birds Eye Products 3/20/2011 SS Insert (exp 5/15/2011)
or use $1/3 Birds Eye Product 3/20/2011 SS Insert (exp 5/15/2011)
Final Price: As low as 3/$2 or $0.67 each


Kellogg’s Cereal: Rice Krispies, Foot Loops, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops or Frosted Flakes, 4/$10 or $2.50 each
Kellogg’s Pop Tars 12 ct, $2.88
In-ad coupon:  Purchase any 4 of these cereals or 12 ct Pop Tarts and receive $4 off of gallon of milk
Use $1.50/3 Kellogg’s Cereals 4/10/2011 RP Insert (exp 5/22/2011)
or use $1/2 Kellogg’s Cereal 3/6/2011 RP Insert (exp 4/17/2011)
or use $1/3 Kellogg’s PopTart Products 3/6/2011 RP Insert (exp 5/1/2011)
or use $1/1 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes
or use $1/2 Kellogg’s Rice or Cocoa Krispies
Final Price: As low as 4/$8 or $2 each plus FREE milk

Dillons 4/13: Saved 83% buying cleaning supplies, Danimals & Powerbars


I purchased:
4 Soft Scrub Total @ $3.19 each = $12.76
4 Swiffer Sweeper refills @ $3.99 each = $15.96
8 Lysol Neutra Air @ $2.49 each = $19.92
4 Danimals Coolision @ $1.29 each = $5.16
3 Danimals Smoothie @ $1.99 each = $5.97
1 Private Selection Ice cream @ $4.99
3 Finish dishwasher cleaner @ $2.69 each = $8.07
4 Suave deodorant @ $.88 each = $3.52
1 Country Bob’s @ $3.35
4 Olay soap @ $2.19 = $8.76
1 McCormick spice pack @ $1.50
2 Skittles @ $.50 each = $1
2 Starburst @ $.50 each = $1
10 Powerbar products @ $1 each = $10

Subtotal before coupons = $101.96
Received 4 $4 discounts for the cleaning promotion = -$16
Used 4 $1/1 Soft Scrub Qs = -$4
Used 2 BOGO free Swiffer Qs = -3.99x2 = -$7.98
Used 8 $1.50/1 Lyson Neutra Air Qs = -$12
Used 7 $.55/1 Danimals which doubled to $1 = -$7
Used 1 Free Private Selection Dillons coupon = -$4.99
Used 3 $1.50/1 Finish dishwasher cleaner peelie coupons = -$4.50
Used 4 $.50/1 Suave deodorant coupons which doubled to $.88 = -$3.52
Used 1 Free Country Bob Q = -$3.35
Used 4 $2/1 Olay Qs = -$8
Used 1 $1/1 McCormick spices Q = -$1
Used 2 $1/2 Skittles/Starburst Qs = -$2
Used 10 $.50/1 Powerbar product Qs which doubled to $1 = -$10

Total coupons/discounts used: $84.34

Subtotal = $17.62
Sales tax = $5.51
Total =$23.13

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

4/12 Dillons Trip, my $.83 subtotal!


I had to pick up the kiddo from track practice, so I ran in to Dillons which is just 2 blocks away!

I purchased:
14 boxes Purina One Beyond cat food (sorry, a couple didn’t make the pic) $2.99 ea = $41.86
19 bottles Ajax (sorry, a couple didn’t make the pic) $.99 each = $18.81
4 bottles Windex $2.79 each = $11.16
4 packages Olay soap $2.19 each = $8.76
30 Snickers eggs $.50 each = $15
1 Danimals  $.99
1 bag apples $.99
5 ears of corn $.40 each = $2
8 packages 5 gum $1.49 each = $11.92
4 bags Skittles (disappeared quickly by said kiddo I picked up) $.50 each = $2

Subtotal before coupons = 113.49

Received $4 off for buying the 4 Windex - $4
Coupons used:
14 Free Purina One Beyond coupons = - $41.86
19 $.50/1 Ajax doubled to $.99 = -$18.81
4 $.55/1 Windex Multi-Surface doubled to $1 = - $4
4 $2/1 Olay soap = -$8
15 $1/2 Mars Easter candy = -$15
1 $.50/1 Danimals doubled to $.99 = -$.99
4 $1/2 5 gum = -$4
2 $1/2 Skittles = -$2
7 $2/1 Your next purchase coupons (from Purina) = -$14

Subtotal after coupons = $.83
Sales tax = $8.67
Total = $9.49
Received back $5 off gift card coupon (for the $15 in Mars candy purchase)

4/9 Sunfresh Trip, just $19.49!




I purchased:
4 Yakisoba noodles @ $.89 each = $3.56
1 hamburger buns @ $2.19
1 hotdog buns @ $2.19
27 KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce @ $1.00 each = $27.00
75 Kool-Aids @ 12/$1.00 = $6.35
10 Laffy Taffy @ $.69 each = $6.90
1 Baby carrots @ $2.45
2 Kraft Shreed Cheese with a touch of Philadelphia @ $1.89 each
4 Kraft Philadelphia cooking crèmes @ $2.19 each = $8.76
3 Franks red hot sauce @ $1.19 each = $3.57
10 Suave deoderants @ $.99 each = $9.90
12 Pillsbury Grands biscuits @ $.99 (1 exploded in the bag!) = $11.88
1 Dole Italian blend salad @ $2.50
1 head of lettuce @ $.99
7 Simply Apple Juice $1.00 each = $7
8 Simply Orange Juice @ $1.00 each = $8
2 Bar-S hotdogs @ $1.00 each = $2
1 pack hamburgers @ $4.12

Subtotal before coupons = $111.25

Coupons used
4 $.50/1 Yakisoba doubled to $.89 = $3.56
27 $.50/1 KC Masterpiece doubled to $1 = $27
5 Buy 10 Get 5 free KoolAid = scanned at $1.25 each = $6.25
10 $.50/5 KoolAid coupons = $5
5 $1/2 Laffy Taffy = $5
2 $1.00/1 Kraft cheese w/a touch of Philadelphia = $2
4 $1.50/1 Philadelphia cooking crème = $6
3 $.50/1 Franks red hot doubled to $1 = $3
10 $.50/1 Suave deodorant doubled to $1 = $10
4 $.40/3 Grands biscuits doubled to $.80/3 = $3.20
1 $.75/1 Dole Salad = $.75
15 $.50/1 Simply 12.5 oz = $15
1 $1/2 Bar-S = $1
$4 in SunFresh cash coupons = $4

Total coupons used = $91.76

Total after coupons = $19.49
Total Savings 82%

I’m happy paying $19.49 for a good summer’s supply of bbq sauce (we grill a LOT), a month supply of juice, a 2 months’ supply of biscuits, plus some cheese, cooking crèmes and hot sauce. Also, we were headed to the lake later in the day with family, so I was able to pick up the hamburgers, hotdogs, buns, carrots, lettuce and salad for that trip. And I’ll have the kool-aid and suave to donate. The laffy taffy will probably go in Easter baskets or be donated as well.

Not too shabby!