Menu Plan - First week of March

The month of March starts tomorrow, and I am thinking of spring!  I'm starting to try to lighten up some of our meals from the many soups and stews we've eaten over the winter.  I'm also trying to incorporate lots of fruits and veggies, as I'm still trying to shed some baby weight here.

Here's what we're eating this week:

Breakfasts:
Whole Wheat pancakes
Veggie frittata
Cereal and milk

Lunches:
Leftover pizza from the weekend
Canned soup/chili
Kids: salami sandwiches/crackers, yogurt, pbj

Snacks:
Apples and peanut butter
Crackers and hummus

Dinners:
Mon - Curried Chicken with Ginger and Yogurt, avocado and orange slices, drop biscuits
Tues - Salisbury Steak w. onion sauce, brown rice, green salad
Wed - Creamy chicken with biscuits, green salad
Thurs - Leftover salisbury steak, rice, veggie medley
Fri - White bean and spinach pasta, bread
Sat - Ham and bean soup from freezer, bread, salad
Sun - Leftovers, etc.

Check out lots more menus at Menu Planning Monday.

Best CVS Deals: 2/27-3/5 - P&G Products

Thanks to Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living for the best CVS deals each week.

Crest Pro-Health – 4.2 oz., 3D White Vivid, Clinical Gum Protection Paste – 4 oz, Multi-Protection Rinse – 8.4 oz., Scope Outlast Rinse – 4 oz, or Oral-B Satin Floss – 55 yds $3.29 (get $3.29 ECBs) Limit 2

$.75 Floss P&G 1/30 (Expires Monday 2/28), P&G 2/27
$1 Crest P&G 2/27
$1 Crest Rinse P&G 1/30 (expires Monday 2/28)
$1 Pro-Health P&G 1/30 (expires Monday 2/28), P&G 2/27
= $.75 MONEYMAKER – $1 MONEYMAKER

Oral-B Cross Action Power Toothbrush – 1 ct or Brush Heads – 2 pk $6 (get $3 ECBs) Limit 2
$1 P&G 1/30 (expires Monday 2/28)
$3 P&G 2/27
B1G1 P&G 1/30 (expires Monday 2/28)
= FREE – $.50 after ECBs
Note: YMMV: Use B1G1 and $3 coupon and create a $3 MONEYMAKER wyb 2

Revitalens Multi-Purpose Solution – 4 oz $5.99 (get $5.99 ECBs) Limit 1
= FREE

General Mills, Kellogg’s, Kashi, Cereals including Fiber One Cereal – 14.25 to 16.2 oz, Smart Start, Go Lean, Heart to Heart Cereal – 12.4 oz to 17.5 oz or TLC bars – 6 ct $6/2 (get $2 ECBs wyb 2) Limit 1
$.75 Fiber One printable
$.75 Fiber One SS 2/6
$1 Go Lean printable (IE), printable (FF)
$1 Smart Start printable
$1 Smart Start RP 2/6
$2 Kashi Recyclebank coupon (Take survey to accumulate points)
= FREE – $1.25 after ECBs

See the complete list of deals at CVS this week here.

Tax Software Deal on Amazon

Just wanted to quickly share today's Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day. You can get 50% off HandR Block Tax software, either downloaded or in disk form.  I just ordered the 2010 copy, since this is the software my husband and I use to do our taxes every year.  I'm pretty sure we usually pay $35-40 when we sit down to do our taxes and remember that we have to download it, so I'm glad to think ahead this year!

Also, I just ordered 228 Luvs size 2 Diapersfor Gem for a total of $10.08 on Amazon!  I used my 15% Amazon Momdiscount, 15% subscribe and save discount, and stacked two 20% off coupon codes from Parents and Parenting magazines.  Sweet!

Maximize Consignment Sale Shopping

Okay, Moms, it's almost March, and that means that spring consignment sale season is about to be in full swing! 

I've written pretty extensively in the past about shopping and selling at consignment sales, so today I thought I'd link to all my past posts.  That way, you'll have all the ideas in one place.

First of all, here's my intro to Shopping Consignment Sales.  If you need more tips, I have Consignment Sale Shopping for the Serious Bargain Hunter.

I also published some tips on Preparing for Upcoming Consignment Sales and, recently, Preparing for Spring Shopping.

Another article you may find helpful is a post on one of the reasons I shop consignment sales: Buying Name Brand Children's Clothing.

If you're interested in making a little money at consignnment sales, check out my post on Selling at consignment sales the Easy Way.

I hope you find some of this information helpful, whether you're checking out a sale for the first time or even if you're a consignment sale pro. 

Even if you don't have one of these sales in your area, don't despair!  Next week, look for my post on ideas for saving money on children's clothes even if you don't have access to consignment shopping.

See more money saving tips at Frugal Fridays.

Best Bloom Deals: 2/23-3/1 - Super Double Coupon Day

Thanks to Sarah at Capitally Frugal for the best Bloom deals each week.

Bloom will be offering a Super Double Coupon day on March 1st (coupons with a face value up to $1.99 will double). There is a limit of 20 coupons per person, per day. Bloom doubles coupons with a face value up to $0.99 everyday.


Also, Buy four packs of jumbo diaper, get the fifth one free! Participating diaper brands only - Huggies & Pampers are included. I'll try to stop by our local Bloom to find out more information and update my blog.

Silk Soymilk - $2.00
Use $1.00/1**, found here.
$1.00 after coupon (FREE on 3/1)
Annie Chun's Frozen Wontons - $2.29
Use $1.00/1**, found here.
$1.29 after coupon ($0.29 on 3/1)

Crest Toothpaste - $2.50
Use $1.00/1** (2/27 PG) or $0.75/1 (2/27 PG)
As low as $1.00 after coupon ($0.50 on 3/1)

Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Cereal - $2.50
Use $1.00/1**, found in 1/23 RP
$1.50 after coupon ($0.50 on 3/1)

Wishbone Salad Dressing - B1G1
Use $1.00/1, found in 1/30 RP
$0.92 each, when you buy 2 ($0.42 on 3/1)

For the complete list of deals at Bloom this week go here.

Best Harris Teeter Deals: 2/23-3/1 - Frozen Pizza, Hamburger Helper

Thanks to Shannon at Mrs. Moneysaver for the best Harris Teeter deals each week.

E-VIC Special:

Red Baron 12 in. Pizza $2.77, limit 1 (non E-VIC price $3.77)
$1/1 Red Baron Baron Pan Pizza or Pasta 1/23/2011 SS Insert
Final Price: $1.77

Starbucks Coffee $6.99
$1/1 Starbucks Coffee 11/21/2010 SS Insert
$1.50/1 Printable
Final Price: $5.49

Hamburger Helper $1.00
$0.75/3 Hamburger, Tuna, or Chicken Helper Skillet 2/13/2011 GM Insert
$.75/3 Printable
Final Price: $.50 ea wyb 3

All Detergent, 50 oz. $3.50
$1.50/1 All Laundry Detergent 1/16/2011 SS Insert
$1/1 All Laundry Detergent 1/16/2011 SS Insert
Final Price: $2.00

Prevacid 24 hr., 14 ct. $9.99
$4/1 Prevacid 24HR Product 2/13/2011 SS Insert
$4/1 Printable
Final Price: $5.99

To see the full list of deals at Harris Teeter this week go here.

Best Aldi Deals: 2/23-3/01 - Italian Food Savings

Thanks to Laura at Frugal Friends in Northern Virgina for the best Aldi deals each week.

Priano Balsamic Vinegar. 16.9 oz. $1.99 each


Priano Marinated Tilapia. Balsamic Vinegar With Vegetables, Tomato Garlic or Tomato Basil. 4.4 oz. $1.99 each

Priano Eggplant Parmigiana. 10 oz. $1.99 each

Priano Roasted Peppers. Sweet or Marinated. 12 oz. $1.69 each

Priano Risotto. Four Cheese, Mushroom or Butternut Squash. 5.9 oz. $1.79 each

Priano Italian Diced Tomatoes. 14.5 oz. $0.49 each

Priano Filled Italian Pasta. Ravioli With Cheese, Potato Gnocchi or Ravioli With Mushrooms. 8.8-17.6 oz. $1.69 each

Priano Lady Fingers. 7 oz. $1.49 each
 
To see the full list of deals at Aldi this week go here.

Harris Teeter Super Doubles Shopping Trip

I'm a little late in posting this, since today is the last day of the promotion, but I thought that some of you might be interested anyway.  Here is my second Harris Teeter run, of Friday night:

Total spent for all of this: $5.63!

Actually, it would have been $11.63, except that my $6 discount from the General Mills promotion that I did on my first trip on Wednesday, actually came off on my second order instead!  I think what happened is that the cashier accidentally forgot to rang up a couple of my 20 items on Wednesday.  Then when I bought more General Mills items on Friday (although not enough to do the promo again), my card gave me credit for the promotion.  So even though the ad stated that you had to buy all the items in one transaction, for me it seemed to be working cumulatively.

Anyway, all I cared about was getting my discount!  However it worked, it sure felt good to walk out of the store with a cart full of groceries for just a little over $5.  This is when couponing feels so rewarding. :-)

(If you're still planning to make one more HT run, check out the coupon matchups here.)

Wegmans Deals: 2/20-2/26

New Deals:

Pillsbury Funfetti Valentine's Cake Mix - $.59

Pillsbury Funfetti Valetine's Frosting - $.88

Eggland's Best Eggs, Grade A Large (1 dozen) - $2.99 (through 4/09)
Use $.35/1 from 1/30 SS insert
Final Price: $2.19

Kraft Singles Cheese Product (12 oz.) - $2.69 (through 3/26)
Use $1.00/1 2% Singles printable coupon (if included) or $.55/1 from 2/13 SS insert
Final Price: $1.69-$2.14 each

Celeste Pizza for One Pizza - $.99 (through 7/02)

Folgers Ground Coffee (10.8 oz.) - $2.49 (though 2/26)
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 from 2/6 RP insert
Final Price: $1.99 each

Ongoing Deals:

Produce -
Winter Squash - $.99/lb.
Wegmans US #1 3lb. Bagged Apples - $.2.49
Wegmans Food You Feel Good About US #1 8 lb. Bagged Apples - $5.99
Wegmans California Navel Oranges (4 lb. bag) - $3.49
Wegmans Food You Feel Good About California Navel Oranges (8 lb bag) - $4.99
Florida Grapefruit (5 lb. bag) - $2.99

Grocery -
Kellogg's Special K Cereal - $2.49
Use $.70/1 Cinnamon Pecan variety here or buy 2 and use B1G1 printable coupon or $1.00/2 from 1/2 RP insert
Final Price: $1.24-$1.99
Mom's Best Better Oats Natural Oatmeal (7.55 oz.) - $1.00
Use $.75/1 printable coupon
Final Price: $.25
Cheerios Cereal (assorted vareties) - $2.50
Buy 2 and use 1.00/2 from 1/9 SS insert or printable or use $.55/1 Honey Nut Cheerios printable or $.75/1 Cinnamon Burst Cheerios from 2/13 SS insert or printable or printable (if included)
Final Price: $1.75-$2.00
Keebler Townhouse Crackers - $2.00
Use $1.00/2 from 1/30 RP insert or printable
Final Price: $1.50 each
Krusteaz Honey Cornbread and Muffin Mix - $1.49
Use $.50/1 from 10/17 or 12/5 SS insert
Final Price: $.49
Cheez-It Crackers - $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 printable coupon
Final Price: $1.49 each
Tabasco Pepper Sauce (2 fl. oz. ,Original flavor) - $.99
Use $.50/1 printable coupon
Final Price: $.49
Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies - $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 coupon here or here
Final Price: $1.49 each
Wegmans Solid White Albacore Tuna (6 oz. in water) - $.99
Pillsbury Cake Mix (18.25-18.9 oz.) - $.88
Wegmans Canned Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz can) Cream Style Corn, Whole Kernel Corn, French Style Green Beans, or Cut Green Beans - $.39
Goya Canned Beans (15.5 oz.) - $.69
Use $.75/3 printable coupon
Final Price: $.44 each
Thai Kitchen Rice Noodle Soup Bowl - $1.29
Wegmans Tomato Puree or Crushed Tomatoes (28-29 oz.) - $.69
Lay's Potato Chips (10.5-11 oz.) - $1.99
Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix (8-10 oz.) - $.99
Buy 2 and use $.50/2 coupon from Jan. All You Magazine
Final Price: $.49 each
Wegmans W Pop (2 liter) - $.69
Garden of Eatin Corn Chips - $1.99
Use $1.00/1 printable coupon
Final Price: $.99

Refrigerated -
Wegmans Gallon Milk - $1.99-$2.24

Frozen -
Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Entrees (8-11.5 oz., select varieties) - $1.99 (through 2/26)
Buy 3 and use $1.00/3 coupon from Jan. All You Magazine or buy 4 and use $1.00/4 printable coupon
Final Price: $1.66-$1.74 each

Meat -
Wegmans Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (Club Pack - 5 lbs. or more) - $1.99/lb. (through 2/26)

Paper/Cleaning -
Wegmans Facial Tissue (65-160 ct. cube or flat) – $.79
Wegmans 8 pk. Paper Towels or 12 pk. Bath Tissue – $4.99
Finish Dishwasher Detergent (gelpacs or powerball tabs) - $2.99
Use $2.25/1 from 1/2 SS insert or $.50/1 here or here (doubled)
Final Price: $.74-$1.99
Arm and Hammer 2X Concentrated Laundry Detergent - $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 coupon here
Final Price: $1.49 each

Toiletries -
Edge or Skintimate Shave Gel (7 oz.) - $1.50
Buy 2 Edge and use BOGO printable coupon
Final Price: $.75 each
Speed Stick (3-3.25 oz.) or Lady Speed Stick (2.3 oz.) - $1.88
Use $.75/1 Lady Speed Stick printable coupon
Final Price: $1.13
Crest Premium Toothpaste (6.2 oz.) - $1.99
Use $.75/1 from 1/30 PG insert or  1/16 SS insert
Final Price: $1.24
Colgate Total Toothpaste (6 oz.) - $1.99
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 1/02 SS insert
Final Price: $.99
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner - $.77
St. Ives Body Wash (13.5 fl. oz.) - $1.99
Softsoap Hand Soap (pumps, 11.25 fl. oz.) - $.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 from 1/30 SS insert
Final Price: $.49 each
Oral-B Advantage Toothbrush - $.75
Use $.75/1 coupon from 1/30 PG insert
Final Price: FREE

My Wegmans deals are based on the Sterling/Leesburg, VA sales ad and deals that I find in the Leesburg store.

With thanks to the coupon database at Mrs. Moneysaver for help in compiling this.

My store doubles coupons up to $.50, but Wegmans' coupon policies vary by store. Find the policy at your store here.

This post is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering, Money Saving Mom's Store Deals, and is featured at The Deal Scoop.

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Daily Deal Highlight: Little Tikes Toys

Thanks to Daily Deal Mojo for the highlights from the daily deal sites each Tuesday and Thursday.

25% off Little Tikes Toys from Mamapedia:

Today’s deal is $25 for $50 to spend at LittleTikes.com! But you have to purchase a minimum of $100 of toys. So, instead of 50% off, this is like 25% off. You’ll get free shipping on most items, and the voucher is good towards sale items. Little Tikes has some of the best make-believe and outdoor toys out there. We have the tree swing for my son, and he loves it. This deal ends at midnight on Wednesday, 2/23. Get this deal here (you may need to scroll down and look on the right).

For more great national daily deals click here.

Menu Plan - Last Week of February

For once I'm remembering to share some pics of menu items from previous weeks!  Here is the Asian meal I made a couple of weeks ago using recipes from All You magazine:

This was a nice change of pace, although I found the dipping sauce a bit strong.  Also, my husband thought that I should have browned the pancakes quite a bit more to make them more appropriate for dipping.

I'm totally done with my February grocery budget, so I'm not shopping this week.  Instead, I'm using all the items I got on great deals the past few weeks, including 90% lean ground beef marked down to $1.69/lb. and of course my HT Super Doubles deals.

Breakfasts:
cereal with milk
yogurt
banana bread

Lunches:
salami and crackers, pbj, yogurt (kids)
frozen homemade pizza
Hormel chili
Yakisoba noodles (can you tell I got Super Doubles deals?)

Dinners:
Mon - Crockpot beef stew (I made up the recipe as I went along), drop biscuits
Tues - Panko baked chicken fingers, oven fries, fruit salad
Wed - Salisbuy steak with onion sauce (my mom's recipe), rice, salad
Thurs - Leftover salisbury steak, rice, honey-glazed carrots
Fri - Pasta with marinara, spinach, bread
Sat - Visiting an out of town friend for the day
Sun - Leftovers or pasta

And, just for fun, a pic of our Valentine's day pizza dinner!

Check out more menu plans at Menu Planning Monday.

Best CVS Deals: 2/20-2/26 - Stock up early on Easter Candy

Thanks to Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living for the best CVS deals each week.

Cadbury Eggs $.75 (get $.75 ECBs) Limit 1

= FREE

Easter M&Ms $4/2 Limit 4
$1.50/2 RP 1/23
= $1.25 each

Colgate Total Toothpaste $2.99 (get $2 ECBs) Limit 2
$1 January All You Magazine
= FREE

Gold Emblem Jelly Beans $.99 ($.99 ECBs) Limit 1
= FREE

Dial Nutriskin – $2.99
$2 RP 1/20
= $.99

Pampers Diapers or Easy-Ups $8.99 (get $2 ECBs) Limit 1
$1.50 P&G 1/30
= $5.49

Purex Complete 3-in-1 $3.99
$3 RP 2/20
= $.99

Purex Detergent $1.99
$1 SS 2/20
= $.99

For the full list of CVS deals this week go here.

Preparing for Spring Shopping

The weather has been warm this week, so it's the perfect time to start thinking about spring wardrobes for you and your kids.  You've probably already noticed the spring merchandise in the stores. Sundresses! Bathing suits! Warm-weather clothing is out in full force, and soon enough there will even be sales on the earliest arrivals. Also, spring consignment sales in my area will be starting shortly - some as early as this month!

Especially at consignment sales, where everything is great prices, it's easy to get carried away with great deals, only to perhaps find out that your daughter actually has plenty of dresses but no t-shirts. That is why before every season, I prepare for shopping with a few simple steps, so that I spend money wisely on what my children (and even I and my husband) really need.

Here's what I do:

Catalogue what we have - I look through items from last year that may still fit, hand-me-downs, and clearance bargains that I picked up in larger sizes.

Try it on - I may not try every item on my squirmy toddlers, but I do try on some. That way I make sure not only of their size, but if particular items run true to size, fit their body type, etc.

Get feet measured - Every season I take my girls to the Stride Rite Outlet to get their feet measured. (The outlet is nice because the employees are trained to measure feet, but it is self-serve so there is no pressure to buy.) I think that well-fitting shoes are important, so I don't rely on simply trying on shoes to figure out what size they need. After they're measured I know exactly what size to look for if I buy any of their shoes without them.

Check the family calendar - It is important each season to take into consideration what types of clothing the kids will need, so I take into account what they will be doing. This could include any types of events and activities - weddings and other special occasions, vacations, sports, lessons, camps, etc. If we're going to the beach, I know they'll need a couple of swimsuits; if to a wedding a very dressy dress, etc.

Shopping for seasonal wardrobes for three growing kids is much less overwhelming when I'm confident that I know exactly what they need!

Check out more great frugal tips at Frugal Fridays.

Photo by jnnfrmarie.

Harris Teeter Super Double Coupons Matchups

Shannon at Mrs. Moneysaver was unable to complete a Harris Teeter list this week for Super Double Coupons week, so I'd thought I'd point you in the direction of some other sources for your coupon matchups.  This is a big super doubles week with a ton of deals!

Jenny at Southern Savers has two long and comprehensive lists - one for regular priced deals and one for sales ad deals.  I love her create a list function where you can check certain items and print your list.

Dana at The Coupon Challenge has another extensive list.  It looks as if it's been double-checked and updated, too.

The Deal Scoop has a list in a Google doc that you can organize by price, aisle, or insert date, which is really convenient.

Finally, if those lists seem overwhelming, here is a simple list of just the free and very cheap deals.

Whew!  Happy Shopping!

Best Bloom Deals: 2/16-2/22

Thanks to Sarah at Capitally Frugal for the best Bloom deals each week.

Idaho Potatoes, 5 lbs - B1G1
Final Price: $1.99/ea

Butterball Turkey Franks - $1.99
Use $0.55/1, found in 1/16 SS
Final Price: $0.89

Simply Juice, 59 oz - $2.99
Use $1.00/1, found here.
Final Price: $1.99

Nabisco Premium Saltines - $2.00
Use $1.00/2, found in 1/30 SS
Final Price: $1.50

See the full list of deals at Bloom this week here.

Best Aldi Deals: 2/16-2/23 - Asian Delights

Thanks to Laura at Frugal Friends in Northern Virginia for the best Aldi deals each week.

Fusia Mandarin Orange or Crispy Honey Chicken. 26 oz. $4.99 each

Fusia Soy Sauce. 15 oz. $0.99 each

Fusia Teriyaki Sauce. 15 oz. $0.99 each

Fusia Wok Sauce. Orange Ginger, General Tso or Teriyaki Sesame. 12 oz. $1.69 each

Fusia Fortune Cookies. 3 oz. $1.29 each

4" Lucky Bamboo. Vases available in assorted colors. $4.99 each
For the full list of deals at Aldi go here.

Harris Teeter General Mills Scenario

As you may know, Harris Teeter Super Double coupons started today, and boy are the deals rockin!

I'll share more details about my trip later (and a lesson on the importance of checking your receipt), but right now I wanted to go ahead and share a scenario for the General Mills promotion that is running.  I couldn't find a specific scenario on any other blogs, so I had to create my own.

The offer is this: Buy any 20 participating General Mills products using your VIC card, save $6 instantly.  This doesn't sound so great up front, but all the items are on good sales.  The sale prices combined with the super double coupons make for some great deals.

This scenario I obviously made up for my needs, and it is not necessarily the least money out of pocket.  However, it also does not require endless multiples of coupon inserts; only one or two per item.

Here's what I planned:

2 Cinnamon Burst Cheerios @ $2.00 each
2 Golden Grahams @ $2.00 each
1 Multigrain Cheerios @ $2.50
3 Yo-Plus yogurts @ $1.50 each
4 Progresso soup @ $1.39 each
8 Green Giant frozen vegetables @ $1.00 each
Total price: $28.56
Use the following coupons:
(2) $75/1 Cinnamon Burst Cheerios printables
(2) $.75/1 Golden Grahams printables
(1) $.75/1 Multigrain Cheerios printable
(3) $.50/1 Yo-Plus yogurt from recent GM inserts
(1) $1.00/4 Progresso soup from 2/13 GM insert
(2) $.50/1 GG vegetables printable
(2) $.60/3 GG vegetables from 2/13 GM insert
Total after coupons: $11.66
PLUS extra $6 off
= $5.66 OOP for 20 items!

(Hat tip to Southern Savers for some of the initial matchups.  I always use her extensive lists as a starting point for Harris Teeter.)

Of course, if you have more copies of certain coupons, you could make this deal even better.  The best deals here are the Green Giant vegetables with the printable coupons (FREE), the Yo-Plus ($.50) and the Cinnamon Burst Cheerios and Golden Grahams ($.50).  Of course, also take extra coupons in case you have to make substitutions for out-of-stock items.

Hope that's helpful!  I'll share more details of my Harris Teeter trip later.  I have a feeling I will be making several trips this week!

Daily Deal Highlight - All Your Printing Needs

Thanks to Daily Deal Mojo for the highlights of the daily deal sites each Tuesday and Thursday.

$10 for $50 at VistaPrint from Living Social:

You can get pretty much anything on paper from Vistaprint.com. I have used Vistaprint for personalized stationary, personalized notepads, business cards, personal checks, and address labels. They also have a ton of business services, like web sites. This deal is only $10 for $50 to spend! I’m not letting this one pass me by! This deal ends Tuesday 2/15 at midnight. Get the deal here. This deal is not valid towards shipping or taxes and cannot be used if shipping to NY or NC.

See more great national daily deals here.

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Wegmans Deals: 2/13-2/19

New Deals:

Cheerios Cereal (assorted vareties) - $2.50
Buy 2 and use 1.00/2 from 1/9 SS insert or printable or use $.55/1 Honey Nut Cheerios printable or $.75/1 Cinnamon Burst Cheerios from 2/13 SS insert or printable or printable (if included)
Final Price: $1.75-$2.00

Keebler Townhouse Crackers - $2.00
Use $1.00/2 from 1/30 RP insert or printable
Final Price: $1.50 each

Garden of Eatin Corn Chips - $1.99
Use $1.00/1 printable coupon
Final Price: $.99

Oral-B Advantage Toothbrush - $.75
Use $.75/1 coupon from 1/30 PG insert
Final Price: FREE

Also look for steep discounts on storage items leftover from January displays.  I found discounts up to 75% last week at my store!
Ongoing Deals:

Produce -
Winter Squash - $.99/lb.
Wegmans California Navel Oranges (4 lb. bag) - $3.49
Wegmans US #1 3lb. Bagged Apples - $.2.49
US #1 NY State Apple Tote - $.89/lb.
Wegmans Food You Feel Good About California Navel Oranges (8 lb bag) - $4.99
Wegmans Food You Feel Good About US #1 8 lb. Bagged Apples - $5.99
Florida Grapefruit (5 lb. bag) - $2.99

Grocery -
Kellogg's Special K Cereal - $2.49
Use $.70/1 Cinnamon Pecan variety here or buy 2 and use B1G1 printable coupon or $1.00/2 from 1/2 RP insert
Final Price: $1.24-$1.99
Mom's Best Better Oats Natural Oatmeal (7.55 oz.) - $1.00
Use $.75/1 printable coupon
Final Price: $.25
Krusteaz Honey Cornbread and Muffin Mix - $1.49
Use $.50/1 from 10/17 or 12/5 SS insert
Final Price: $.49
Cheez-It Crackers - $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 printable coupon
Final Price: $1.49 each
Tabasco Pepper Sauce (2 fl. oz. ,Original flavor) - $.99
Use $.50/1 printable coupon
Final Price: $.49
Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies - $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 coupon here or here
Final Price: $1.49 each
Wegmans Solid White Albacore Tuna (6 oz. in water) - $.99
Pillsbury Cake Mix (18.25-18.9 oz.) - $.88
Wegmans Canned Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz can) Cream Style Corn, Whole Kernel Corn, French Style Green Beans, or Cut Green Beans - $.39
Goya Canned Beans (15.5 oz.) - $.69
Use $.75/3 printable coupon
Final Price: $.44 each
Thai Kitchen Rice Noodle Soup Bowl - $1.29
Wegmans Tomato Puree or Crushed Tomatoes (28-29 oz.) - $.69
Lay's Potato Chips (10.5-11 oz.) - $1.99
Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix (8-10 oz.) - $.99
Buy 2 and use $.50/2 coupon from Jan. All You Magazine
Final Price: $.49 each
Wegmans W Pop (2 liter) - $.69

Refrigerated -
Wegmans Gallon Milk - $1.99-$2.24

Frozen -
Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Entrees (8-11.5 oz., select varieties) - $1.99 (through 2/26)
Buy 3 and use $1.00/3 coupon from Jan. All You Magazine or buy 4 and use $1.00/4 printable coupon
Final Price: $1.66-$1.74 each

Meat -
Wegmans Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (Club Pack - 5 lbs. or more) - $1.99/lb. (through 2/26)

Paper/Cleaning -
Wegmans Facial Tissue (65-160 ct. cube or flat) – $.79
Wegmans 8 pk. Paper Towels or 12 pk. Bath Tissue – $4.99
Finish Dishwasher Detergent (gelpacs or powerball tabs) - $2.99
Use $2.25/1 from 1/2 SS insert or $.50/1 here or here (doubled)
Final Price: $.74-$1.99
Arm and Hammer 2X Concentrated Laundry Detergent - $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 coupon here
Final Price: $1.49 each

Toiletries -
Edge or Skintimate Shave Gel (7 oz.) - $1.50
Buy 2 Edge and use BOGO printable coupon
Final Price: $.75 each
Speed Stick (3-3.25 oz.) or Lady Speed Stick (2.3 oz.) - $1.88
Use $.75/1 Lady Speed Stick printable coupon
Final Price: $1.13
Crest Premium Toothpaste (6.2 oz.) - $1.99
Use $.75/1 from 10/10 PG insert or $.50/1 from 9/26 PG insert (doubled)
Final Price: $.99-$1.24
Colgate Total Toothpaste (6 oz.) - $1.99
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 1/02 SS insert
Final Price: $.99
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner - $.77
St. Ives Body Wash (13.5 fl. oz.) - $1.99
Softsoap Hand Soap (pumps, 11.25 fl. oz.) - $.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 from 1/30 SS insert
Final Price: $.49 each

My Wegmans deals are based on the Sterling/Leesburg, VA sales ad and deals that I find in the Leesburg store.

With thanks to the coupon database at Mrs. Moneysaver for help in compiling this.

My store doubles coupons up to $.50, but Wegmans' coupon policies vary by store. Find the policy at your store here.

This post is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering, Money Saving Mom's Store Deals, and is featured at The Deal Scoop.

This post contains affiliate links, which help support this site.

Shopping at Walgreens - My Experiences So Far

(This is a continuation to my post on how I am taking a break from shopping at CVS.)

When I was shopping CVS every week, every so often a great Walgreens deals would catch my eye and I would be jealous of the Wags shoppers. However, as I mentioned, I did go there for a couple of deals and proceeded to accidentally let my Register Rewards expire. I just don't have the time to keep up with the deals and rewards for both stores.

However, it started to seem like Walgreens was starting to have the better deals. I felt like more and more of the free deals at CVS were for things like over-the-counter medicines, which we rarely use, while the Walgreens deals were for more useful items, like wrapping paper and tape and Christmas and the always useful chocolate!

Walgreens' "Register Rewards" work pretty much like CVS's "Extra Care Bucks (ECBs)." However, from what I understand there are a few more restrictions on the Register Rewards; for instance, you can't roll rewards from the same deal. Walgreens also has coupons in their Sunday ad, which you can combine with manufacturer's coupons for great deals, so not all of their deals involve Register Rewards.  I'm still learning all the technical aspects of Walgreens deals.

I've only be shopping at Walgreens for about a month now, but so far I am happy. I have gotten very cheap deals on taco shells, Jello, feminine products, chocolate, and tissues. My store had all Christmas candy marked down to $.25 or less last week, so I picked some up for baking and treats.

One thing that I am enjoying about Walgreens so far is finding most of the deals in stock. That had become a huge frustration at CVS; no matter when I shopped (and I had tried many different days and times) I never could find a consistent time when products were likely to be in stock. With Walgreens so far, I have found 80% of the deals I am looking for. I still don't know whether this has to do with when I have been shopping (usually Saturday morning) or if Walgreens is just better about stocking items. One factor that may help this issue is that the store where I shop is a newer store, and it does not seem as busy as the CVS.

Overall, I am pleased so far, but I think I will need several months of Walgreens shopping to accurately compare the experience to shopping CVS.  So look for continuing updates!
 
How do you feel about shopping at Walgreens?

Best CVS Deals: 2/13-2/19 - Cheap or Free Tooth Care

Thanks to Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living for the best CVS deals each week. 

Speed Stick Stainguard Deodorant – 2.3 to 2.7 oz $2.99 (get $2 ECBs) Limit 1

$.50 SS 1/30
= $.49 after ECBs

Colgate Sensitive – 6 oz or Total Advanced – 5.8 oz. $3.79 (get $3.79 ECBs) Limit 2
$.35 SS 2/6
$.75 SS 1/30
$1 SS 1/30, January and February All You Magazine
= $.35 MONEYMAKER – $1 MONEYMAKER after ECBs

Listerine Total Care, Zero, Advanced – 16.9 oz, Reach Toothbrush – 2 pk or Total Care Floss – 30 yds $3.99 (get $2 ECBs) Limit 2
$1 Listerine printable, printable (IE), printable (FF)
$1 Reach Toothbrush printable, printable (IE), printable (FF)
$1 Listerine RP 10/10
$1 Reach RP 10/10
$2 Listerine RP 9/19, RP 10/10
$2 Reach RP 10/10
B1G1 Reach RP 10/10
= FREE – $.99 after ECBs

Gain Dishwashing Liquid – 11 oz $.88
$.25 P&G 1/16
$1 Proctor & Gamble Rebate Booklet (no longer available)
= FREE – $.63

See the full list of deals at CVS this week here.

Frugal Valentine's Ideas

First of all a disclaimer: I've seen lots of adorable Valentine's crafts and other DIY ideas around the internet lately, before which anything I've done pales in comparison!  My style these days come down to two words: quick and easy!

Still, I thought it would be fun to share a couple of ways we've been preparing for Valentine's Day, all of which required very little effort or money:

My frugal door wreath - made from a dollar store garland I've had for several years.  I simply looped it round and round, shaped it into a heart, and secured with tie bands!

More free decorations!  A friend brought me these adorable Christmas ornaments from her trip to a German Christmas market over the holidays.  I didn't get them until after our Christmas decorations came down, and I didn't want to just pack them away until next year.  Luckily, I usually seem to have plenty of scraps of ribbon on hand!

Making Valentines - I bought most of the materials at the Target Dollar Spot, and the rest I already had on hand.  The way I see it, any art supplies that are red or pink or even just sparkly work for Valentines.

Aren't these cookies cute?  They were yummy, too!  I saw them in the February Martha Stewart, and they appealed to me because it seemd like an easier way to get a heart shape than rolling out sugar cookies.  The recipe is here.

I think this love holiday in the middle of winter really brightens the long, cold days!

What are your frugal ideas for Valentine's Day?

See more great frugal ideas at Frugal Fridays.

Switching from CVS to Walgreens

I have been "CVSing" for 2-1/2 years, since shortly after I discovered Money Saving Mom and the world of frugal blogging. (If you're not familiar with CVSing and other drugstore bargain shopping, you can read my post here.) In that time I switched from monthly or so $50-$100 trips to Walmart for hygiene and cleaning products to paying under $20/month total for all the products we could use plus many extras to share with family and friends and donate.

I still remember when I rolled over my first ECBs and purchased products for free. What a thrill! At first I would purchase pretty much anything that was on sale if it would be free or free with overage. I would also make multiple trips per week to CVS if they were out of a sale product, or even visit multiple stores. (How did I do that when we only had one car?!)

After a while, however, some of this started to get a bit old. For the past year or so, I have cut down a lot on how much I shop at CVS, skipping a week or two per month. The deals have seemed less spectacular, and they rarely offer coupons off your entire order, as they used to. I also became much more choosy about what items I would purchase. If my family could not use it or I had a definite person or place in mind with which I could share it, I did not buy it, even if it was free.

I was still getting most of the shampoo, toothpaste, and other hygiene items that we needed for free or close to it, but my excitement had faded. Making it to CVS before my ECBs expired had become a chore.

So starting at the beginning of the year I decided to try something new: Walgreens! They built a new Walgreens close to my house about a year ago, so it is just as convenient as CVS. I know from one or two attempts to start "Wags" shopping in the past that I can't possibly keep up with rolling the rewards dollars for more than one store, so in order to do Walgreens I decided to quit CVS for now. I figure that I can always go back if Walgreens doesn't work out.

Tomorrow . . my experience so far with Walgreens . . .

Daily Deal Highlight: Discounted Flowers for Valentine's

Thanks to Daily Deal Mojo for the highlights from the daily deal sites each Tuesday and Thursday.

$20 for $40 of Flowers from FTD:

Still haven’t thought about Valentine’s Day? Maybe you should get this Groupon to flower-delivery site FTD.com. For $20, you get $40 to spend, and the terms of this deal state that you can get an additional $20 credit if the voucher is redeemed within 4 months. Unfortunately, this Groupon cannot be used with other coupon codes or on many sale items.

For more national deals from the daily deal sites go here.

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Best Bloom Deals: 2/9-2/15 - Free Deoderant

Thanks to Sarah at Capitally Frugal for the best Bloom deals each week.

Butterball Turkey Franks - $1.99

Use $0.55/1, found in 1/16 SS
Final Price: $0.89

Silk Soymilk - $2.00
Use $1.00/1, found here. (You need to register.)
Final Price: $1.00

Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides - $1.00
Use $0.50/2, found in 1/30 RP
Final Price: $0.50/ea, when you buy 2

Dove Deodorant - $2.00
Use $2.00/1, found in 1/30 RP
Final Price: FREE

See the complete list of deals at Bloom here.

Best Aldi Deals: 2/9-2/15 - Valentine's Dinner Savings

Thanks to Laura at Frugal Friends in Northern Virginia for the best Aldi deals each week.

Sea Queen Warm Water Lobster Tails. Two tails with butter. 10 oz. $12.99

Assorted Bouquets. $3.99

Reggano Angel Hair or Linguine. 16 oz. $0.79

Happy Harvest Chili Style Diced Tomatoes. 14.5 oz. $0.49

Happy Farms Swiss Cheese Block. 8 oz. $1.99
 
See the full list of deals at Aldi here.

Best Harris Teeter Deals: 2/9-2/15 - Really Cheap Cake Mix and Frosting

Thanks to Shannon at Mrs. Moneysaver for the best Harris Teeter Deals each week.

E-VIC Specials

Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats $1.97, limit 1 (non E-VIC price 2/$5)
$1.00/2 Kellogg’s Cereals 2/6/2011 RP
Final Price: $1.47 ea wyb 2

Yoplait Yogurt $.40, limit 10 (non E-VIC price $.50)
$0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups Printable
Final Price: $.26 ea wyb 6

Cottonelle Bath Tissue, 12 rolls $5.47, limit 1 (non E-VIC price $6.47)
$0.50/2 Cottonelle Bath Tissue 1/23/2011 SS
$0.50/1 Cottonelle Bath Tissue Printable
Final Price: $4.47

Other Deals

Ken’s Dressing, 16 oz. $1.62
$1/2 Ken’s Salad Dressing 1/9/2011 SS Insert
$1/1 Ken’s Salad Dressing 1/9/2011 SS Insert
Final Price: $.62

Chobani Greek Yogurt $1.00
$0.30/1 Chobani Greek Yogurt Printable
Final Price: $.40

Betty Crocker SuperMoist Cake Mix $0.99
$0.75/2 Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix and Frosting 1/30/2011 SS Insert
$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Cake Mix AND Frosting Printable
Final Price: $.25 ea wyb 2

Herbal Essences Hair Care $2.50
$1/2 Aussie or Herbal Essences Product 1/30/2011 PG Insert
Final Price: $2.00 ea wyb 2
 
See the full list of deals at Harris Teeter here.

February Freezer Cooking

For really the first time since Baby Gem was born at the end of August, I actually did a freezer cooking session for the month!  Well, it turned out to be two different sessions; one on a random weekday when everything happened to be relatively calm and one on Saturday. 

Here's what I made:
- Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
- 6 bran muffins (from a mix I happened to have)
- 1 lb. black beans cooked and frozen
- 6 lbs. of baked chicken fingers
- about 12 Apple Phyllo Triangles (using up an ancient roll of phyllo dough from the freezer!)
- big pot of chili (not pictured)
- 2 batches (18 total) of Bread Machine Bagels (not pictured)

I was glad to get this much accomplished, since finding time for cooking from scratch is a lot harder these days!

However, I still don't feel like my freezer is fully stocked for the month.  For one thing, we seem to eat a lot more a lot more quickly than we used to, between a hungry breastfeeding Mommy and growing kids.  It seems like we've already eaten a decent amount of this stuff!  Also I think that since I can no longer find the time to spend one entire day cooking and have to spread it out into smaller sessions, I feel less productive.

Still, it is so helpful to have some baked goods and dinner items prepared ahead of time, even if we do eat them up in a week or two.

PS - Over at Life as Mom you can see more freezer cooking results.

Wegmans Deals: 2/6-2/12

New Deals:

Chilean Red Seedless Grapes - $1.29/lb.

Mom's Best Better Oats Natural Oatmeal (7.55 oz.) - $1.00
Use $.75/1 printable coupon
Final Price: $.25

Thai Kitchen Rice Noodle Soup Bowl - $1.29

Large Hot Cheese Pizza - $9.75 (reg. $11.75) (Save $2.00; $2.00 savings applies to any large hot pizza.  Extra toppings $1.50 each)

Greeting Cards - $1.00 off 3 (prices starting at $.99)

Irish Spring Deodorant Soap Bar, Original (6.4 oz.) - $.88
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 coupon from 1/30 SS insert
Final Price: $.38 each

Ongoing Deals:

Produce -
Winter Squash - $.99/lb.
Wegmans California Navel Oranges (4 lb. bag) - $3.49
Wegmans US #1 3lb. Bagged Apples - $.2.49
US #1 NY State Apple Tote - $.89/lb.
Wegmans Food You Feel Good About California Navel Oranges (8 lb bag) - $4.99
Wegmans Food You Feel Good About US #1 8 lb. Bagged Apples - $5.99
Florida Grapefruit (5 lb. bag) - $2.99

Grocery -
Kellogg's Special K Cereal - $2.49
Use $.70/1 Cinnamon Pecan variety here or buy 2 and use B1G1 printable coupon or $1.00/2 from 1/2 RP insert
Final Price: $1.24-$1.99
Krusteaz Honey Cornbread and Muffin Mix - $1.49 (Thanks, Clare!)Use $.50/1 from 10/17 or 12/5 SS insert
Final Price: $.49
Cheez-It Crackers - $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 printable coupon
Final Price: $1.49 each
Tabasco Pepper Sauce (2 fl. oz. ,Original flavor) - $.99
Use $.50/1 printable coupon
Final Price: $.49
Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies - $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 coupon here or here
Final Price: $1.49 each
Wegmans Solid White Albacore Tuna (6 oz. in water) - $.99
Pillsbury Cake Mix (18.25-18.9 oz.) - $.88
Wegmans Canned Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz can) Cream Style Corn, Whole Kernel Corn, French Style Green Beans, or Cut Green Beans - $.39
Goya Canned Beans (15.5 oz.) - $.69
Use $.75/3 printable coupon
Final Price: $.44 each
Wegmans Tomato Puree or Crushed Tomatoes (28-29 oz.) - $.69
Lay's Potato Chips (10.5-11 oz.) - $1.99
Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix (8-10 oz.) - $.99
Buy 2 and use $.50/2 coupon from Jan. All You Magazine
Final Price: $.49 each
Wegmans W Pop (2 liter) - $.69

Refrigerated -
Wegmans Gallon Milk - $1.99-$2.24

Frozen -Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Entrees (8-11.5 oz., select varieties) - $1.99 (through 2/26)
Buy 3 and use $1.00/3 coupon from Jan. All You Magazine or buy 4 and use $1.00/4 printable coupon
Final Price: $1.66-$1.74 each
Meat:
Wegmans Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (Club Pack - 5 lbs. or more) - $1.99/lb. (through 2/26)

Paper//Cleaning:
Wegmans Facial Tissue (65-160 ct. cube or flat) – $.79
Wegmans 8 pk. Paper Towels or 12 pk. Bath Tissue – $4.99
Glade Candles (4 oz.) and Scented Oil Candles and Refills - $2.50
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 coupons from 12/05 SS insert, from various magazines, or here
Final Price: $2.00 each
Finish Dishwasher Detergent (gelpacs or powerball tabs) - $2.99
Use $2.25/1 from 1/2 SS insert or $.50/1 here or here (doubled)
Final Price: $.74-$1.99
Arm and Hammer 2X Concentrated Laundry Detergent - $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 coupon here
Final Price: $1.49 each

Toiletries:
Edge or Skintimate Shave Gel (7 oz.) - $1.50
Buy 2 Edge and use BOGO printable coupon
Final Price: $.75 each
Speed Stick (3-3.25 oz.) or Lady Speed Stick (2.3 oz.) - $1.88
Use $.75/1 Lady Speed Stick printable coupon
Final Price: $1.13
Stayfree Maxi Pads (16-24 ct., excludes Adv Pro and Dri Max) - $1.99
Use $.50/1 from 9/26 RP insert (doubled)
Final Price: $.99
Crest Premium Toothpaste (6.2 oz.) - $1.99
Use $.75/1 from 10/10 PG insert or $.50/1 from 9/26 PG insert (doubled)
Final Price: $.99-$1.24
Colgate 360 Toothbrushes (Special Pack 2 pk.) - $2.49
Use $1.00/1 coupon here or here
Final Price: $1.49
Suave Body Wash (12 fl. oz.) - $1.50
Use $.50/1 coupon from 11/14 RP insert
Final Price: $.50
Arm and Hammer Kid's Spinbrush - $3.99
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 12/05 SS insert
Final Price: $2.99
Colgate Total Toothpaste (6 oz.) - $1.99
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 1/02 SS insert
Final Price: $.99
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner - $.77
St. Ives Body Wash (13.5 fl. oz.) - $1.99
Softsoap Hand Soap (pumps, 11.25 fl. oz.) - $.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 from 1/2 SS insert
Final Price: $.49 each
Crest Regular Toothpaste (3.5 oz.) - $.99

My Wegmans deals are based on the Sterling/Leesburg, VA sales ad and deals that I find in the Leesburg store.

With thanks to the coupon database at Mrs. Moneysaver for help in compiling this.

My store doubles coupons up to $.50, but Wegmans' coupon policies vary by store. Find the policy at your store here.

This post is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering, Money Saving Mom's Store Deals, and is featured at The Deal Scoop.

This post contains affiliate links, which help support this site.

Daily Deal Highlight: Mrs. Field's Cookies

Thanks to Daily Deal Mojo for the highlights from the daily deal sites each Tuesday and Thursday.

Groupon deals to check out today:

$25 for $50 for Mrs. Fields Cookies:

This deal is perfect for Valentines Day. Check out their selection of Valentine gift sets. Mrs. Fields offers a huge selection of brownies, cookies, and other sweets under $50, so you’re sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with this deal.  To get the deal, go to Groupon and choose "Seattle."

For more great national daily deals click here.

This post contains an affiliate link, which helps support this site.

Best CVS Deals: 2/6-2/12 - Free Excedrin and Gum

Thanks to Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living for the best CVS deals each week.

Garnier Nutrisse or Herbashine Hair Color $7 (get $10 ECBs wyb $20) Limit 1

$2 RP 12/5
$3 printable
$3 RP 11/7, SS 1/9
= $.67 – $1.33 after ECBs wyb 3

Excedrin – 20 to 24 ct $1.99
$.75 SS 1/9
$1 printable
$2.50 PM SS 12/05
= FREE – $1.24
Trident Vitality or Stride Spark – 9 to 14 ct $.99 (get $.99 ECBs) Limit 1
$1/3 SS 1/2
= FREE after ECBs wyb 1 o r $.33 each after ECBs wyb 3 with coupon

Zantac 150 – 24 ct or Zantac 75 – 30ct $8.99 (get $3 ECBs) Limit 1
$2 SS 1/16
$5 printable
= $.99 – $.3.99 after ECBs
 
See the complete list of deals at CVS here.

Menu Plan

I managed to do a little freezer cooking this week (I'll show you the full results later).  It's nice to have a few things already prepared for the week!  I'm excited to try a couple of Asian recipes from the February All You magazine on Friday; it's nice to have something out of the ordinary every once in a while.

Here's what I've planned for this week:

Breakfasts:
oatmeal
homemade bagels w. cream cheese
yogurt
toast

Lunches:
chili w. corn chips (x2)
ham and bean soup
quesadillas
pbj

Dinners:
Mon - Chicken fingers w. marinara, pasta, carrots and celery
Tues - Meat loaf, leftover barley bake, green beans
Wed - Chicken tacos, fruit salad
Thurs - Leftover meatloaf, potatoes, corn
Fri - Sesame Noodles w. Golden Garlic, Scallion Pancakes
Sat - Church Auction Dinner! - pasta for babysitter and kids
Sun - Homemade pizza

Check out more menu plans at Menu Planning Mondays.

Barnes and Noble Groupon Deal!

There's a great Groupon deal that just went live: $10 for $20 worth of merchandise from Barnes and Noble.  AND, this can be used both online and in-store! 

The voucher is valid on sale items as well.  You have to use it by April 10, 2011 to get the full value; after that date it is reduced by $10.

There is a limited quantity available of this Groupon, so absolutely get it now if you're interested.

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Daily Deal Highlight: Flowers for a Special Someone

Thanks to Daily Deal Mojo for the highlights from the daily deal sites each Tuesday and Thursday.

Today's deal from Eversave:

Flowers from KaBloom:

Today’s Save is only $17 for $35 of flowers from KaBloom – $14 if you use Promo Code CUPID. Shipping is $14.95 if delivered 2/12 – 2/14, but it’s free otherwise! This is one of those deals where you can save even more than that! Here’s how:

Purchase the Save here. Don’t forget to use Promo Code CUPID.

Get 6% cash back on your purchase – without any strings attached – by going to KaBloom through ebates. All you do is click here, (you’ll give your email to sign up for the free cash back service), then enter “KaBloom” in the search bar on the upper-right side. Click on the KaBloom link that comes up, and click “Shop Now”. This will take you to KaBloom.com where you will do your shopping. ebates will automatically deposit 6% in your ebates account and mail you a check.

When checking out at KaBloom, use a coupon code! RetailMeNot has several that appear to be active (with an average discount of $11!)

For more national daily deals click here.

Best Aldi Deals: 2/2-2/8 - Valentine Treats

Thanks to Laura at Frugal Friends in Northern Virginia for the best deals at Aldi each week.

Mama Cozzi’s 16" Thin Crust Deli Pizza $6.49 each

Kirkwood Chicken & Cheddar Cheese Nuggets $2.49 each

Russell Stover Valentine’s Day Assorted Chocolates $0.99 each

L’oven Fresh Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake $2.99 each

Nestlé Wonka Fun Dip Card & Candy Kit $2.49 each
 
See the complete list of deals at Aldi here.

Best Bloom Deals: 2/2-2/8 - Possible Marked-down Organics

Thanks to Sarah at Capitally Frugal for the best Bloom deals each week.

Note from Sarah: If you're at Bloom, make sure to check out the frozen area for closeout organic and natural foods. We went tonight to take advantage of the Super Double Coupons - but, I got sidetracked by the Kashi pizzas for $1.50, Amy's Lasagnas and Pasta Bowls for $1.09, Amy's Burritos for $0.62, and much more. That is, by far, the cheapest I've ever seen these!


Butterball Turkey Bacon - $1.99
Use $0.55/1, found in 1/16 SS
$0.89 after coupon

Earth's Best 2nd Foods - B1G1
Use $1.00/7, found here.
$0.42 each, when you buy 8

Dove Deodorant - $2.00
Use $2.00/1, found in 1/30 RP
FREE after coupon

Rotel Diced Tomatoes - $1.00
Use Buy 3, Get 1 Free, found in January All You
$0.75 each, when you buy 4

See the complete list of deals at Bloom here.

Best Harris Teeter Deals: 2/2-2/8 - Free Chili and Dip

Thanks to Shannon at Mrs. Moneysaver for the best Harris Teeter Deals each week.

Ball Park Beef Franks $2.24
$0.55/1 1/23/2011 RP Insert
Final Price: $1.14

Dean’s Dip $1.00
$1/2 printable
$1/1 (Pretzel Dip) printable
Final Price: As low as Free

Chi Chi’s Salsa $1.49
$1/1 1/16/2011 SS Insert
$0.50/1 12/12/2010 SS Insert
Final Price: $.49

Chex Mix $1.37
$0.50/2 1/30/2011 SS Insert
$0.50/2 1/2/2011 GM Insert
$0.50/1 1/30/2011 SS Insert
Final Price: $.37

Hormel Chili with Beans $1.00
$1.50/3 All You Feb 2011
$.55/2 printable
$.75/1 printable
Final Price: Moneymaker

French’s Mustard, yellow or brown $1.50
$0.30/1 1/23/2011 SS Insert
$1/1 11/7/2010 SS Insert
$1/1 11/7/2010 SS Insert
$.50/1 printable
Final Price: $.50
 
See the complete list of deals at Harris Teeter here.

New Printable Coupons for February

It's February 1st, so there are new coupons out there to print!  Here are some especially good ones I found:

Coupons.com
- $1.00/2 Butterfingers Snakerz (two different coupons) (Check MoneySavingMom to see how you can get these free or very cheap this week.)
- $.55/3 Jello gelatin or pudding (Good deal on the pudding at Walgreens this week; or combine with store coupon at Target.)
- $1.00/1 A-1 Steak Sauce (Combine with Target coupon)
- $.75/1 loaf of Roman Meal bread
- $1.00/2 Mars Seasonal products (Use on the small hearts or tins of M&M's.)
- $.50/2 Philadelphia cream cheese
- $.75/2 Taco Bell Home Originals products (excludes seasoning packets)
- $1.50/1 Nestle Fun Size Valentine Exchange Pack
- $.75/1 any variety Muir Glen tomatoes (at a store that doubles, these should be pretty cheap)
- $.40/6 Yoplait yogurt
- $.75/1 Nestle Crunch or Butterfinger Hearts bag, any size
- $.50/1 Yoplait kids cup yogurt
- $2.00/1 Huggies Little Movers or Little Snugglers diapers

RedPlum
- $1.00/1 Quaker Oatmeal Squares cereal
- $.40/1 Domino Sugar Products 2 lbs. or larger

SmartSource
- $.50/1 Carefree product (doubled this usually gets free or almost-free liners)
- $1.00/3 Furmano's canned tomatoes
- $.50/1 Yoplait kids yogurt
- $1.00/1 Kikkoman product

Other
New Nestle coupons
$.75/2 Wise Snacks

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Daily Deal Highlight: Deal on Parents Magazine

Thanks to Daily Deal Mojo for the highlights from the daily deal sites each Tuesday and Thursday.

Mamapedia deals to check out today:


50%-60% off Parents Magazine:

Get a 1-year subscription to the great Parents Magazine for $5 ($10 value), or a two-year subscription for $8 ($20 value). I have gotten Parents Mag and really enjoyed he developmental and health articles. Get this deal here. You’ll have to scroll down and look for the deals on the right.

Note from Liz: Parents Magazine also is known for exclusive coupons, such as Amazon Mom diaper coupon codes, Gymboree coupons, and a few high-value grocery coupons.

For more great national deals from the daily deal sites go here.

Best Wegmans Deals: 1/30-2/5

New Deals:

This week only:
Chilean Red Seedless Grapes - $1.29/lb.

Wegmans 80% Lean Fresh Ground Beef (Club Pack, 6 lbs. or more) - $1.89/lb.

Coca-Cola (12 pk/12 fl. oz. cans or 6 pk/16.9 fl. oz. bottles) - $2.75

Budweiser, Miller, Coors, or Yeungling (12 pk/12 fl. oz. bottles or cans) - $8.99

$2.00 off any Large Traditional or Specialty Pizza

Through 2/26
Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Entrees (8-11.5 oz., select varieties) - $1.99
Buy 3 and use $1.00/3 coupon from Jan. All You Magazine or buy 4 and use $1.00/4 printable coupon
Final Price: $1.66-$1.74 each


Ongoing Deals:

Produce -
Winter Squash - $.99/lb.
Wegmans California Navel Oranges (4 lb. bag) - $3.49
Wegmans US #1 3lb. Bagged Apples - $.2.49
US #1 NY State Apple Tote - $.89/lb.
Wegmans Food You Feel Good About California Navel Oranges (8 lb bag) - $4.99
Wegmans Food You Feel Good About US #1 8 lb. Bagged Apples - $5.99
Florida Grapefruit (5 lb. bag) - $2.99

Grocery -
Kellogg's Special K Cereal - $2.49
Use $.70/1 Cinnamon Pecan variety here or buy 2 and use B1G1 printable coupon or $1.00/2 from 1/2 RP insert
Final Price: $1.24-$1.99
Krusteaz Honey Cornbread and Muffin Mix - $1.49 (Thanks, Clare!)Use $.50/1 from 10/17 or 12/5 SS insert
Final Price: $.49
Cheez-It Crackers - $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 printable coupon
Final Price: $1.49 each
Tabasco Pepper Sauce (2 fl. oz. ,Original flavor) - $.99
Use $.50/1 printable coupon
Final Price: $.49
Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies - $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 coupon here or here
Final Price: $1.49 each
Wegmans Solid White Albacore Tuna (6 oz. in water) - $.99
Pillsbury Cake Mix (18.25-18.9 oz.) - $.88
Wegmans Canned Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz can) Cream Style Corn, Whole Kernel Corn, French Style Green Beans, or Cut Green Beans - $.39
Goya Canned Beans (15.5 oz.) - $.69
Use $.75/3 printable coupon
Final Price: $.44 each
Wegmans Tomato Puree or Crushed Tomatoes (28-29 oz.) - $.69
Lay's Potato Chips (10.5-11 oz.) - $1.99
Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix (8-10 oz.) - $.99
Buy 2 and use $.50/2 coupon from Jan. All You Magazine
Final Price: $.49 each
Wegmans W Pop (2 liter) - $.69

Refrigerated -
Wegmans Gallon Milk - $1.99-$2.24

Meat:
Wegmans Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (Club Pack - 5 lbs. or more) - $1.99/lb. (through 2/26)

Paper//Cleaning:
Wegmans Facial Tissue (65-160 ct. cube or flat) – $.79
Wegmans 8 pk. Paper Towels or 12 pk. Bath Tissue – $4.99
Glade Candles (4 oz.) and Scented Oil Candles and Refills - $2.50
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 coupons from 12/05 SS insert, from various magazines, or here
Final Price: $2.00 each
Finish Dishwasher Detergent (gelpacs or powerball tabs) - $2.99
Use $2.25/1 from 1/2 SS insert or $.50/1 here or here (doubled)
Final Price: $.74-$1.99
Arm and Hammer 2X Concentrated Laundry Detergent - $1.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 coupon here
Final Price: $1.49 each

Toiletries:
Edge or Skintimate Shave Gel (7 oz.) - $1.50
Buy 2 Edge and use BOGO printable coupon
Final Price: $.75 each
Speed Stick (3-3.25 oz.) or Lady Speed Stick (2.3 oz.) - $1.88
Use $.75/1 Lady Speed Stick printable coupon
Final Price: $1.13
Stayfree Maxi Pads (16-24 ct., excludes Adv Pro and Dri Max) - $1.99
Use $.50/1 from 9/26 RP insert (doubled)
Final Price: $.99
Irish Spring Deodorant Soap Bar, Original (6.4 oz.) or Lever 200 Soap Bars, Refreshing, Original - $.99
Crest Premium Toothpaste (6.2 oz.) - $1.99
Use $.75/1 from 10/10 PG insert or $.50/1 from 9/26 PG insert (doubled0
Final Price: $.99-$1.24
Colgate 360 Toothbrushes (Special Pack 2 pk.) - $2.49
Use $1.00/1 coupon here or here
Final Price: $1.49
Suave Body Wash (12 fl. oz.) - $1.50
Use $.50/1 coupon from 11/14 RP insert
Final Price: $.50
Arm and Hammer Kid's Spinbrush - $3.99
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 12/05 SS insert
Final Price: $2.99
Colgate Total Toothpaste (6 oz.) - $1.99
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 1/02 SS insert
Final Price: $.99
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner - $.77
St. Ives Body Wash (13.5 fl. oz.) - $1.99
Softsoap Hand Soap (pumps, 11.25 fl. oz.) - $.99
Buy 2 and use $1.00/2 from 1/2 SS insert
Final Price: $.49 each
Crest Regular Toothpaste (3.5 oz.) - $.99

My Wegmans deals are based on the Sterling/Leesburg, VA sales ad and deals that I find in the Leesburg store.

With thanks to the coupon database at Mrs. Moneysaver for help in compiling this.

My store doubles coupons up to $.50, but Wegmans' coupon policies vary by store. Find the policy at your store here.

This post is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering, Money Saving Mom's Store Deals, and is featured at The Deal Scoop.

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