Facebook: Become a Fan Stacy's Pita

When you Become a Fan of Stacy's Pita chips, you can receive a coupon for a FREE bag of chips. Hurry this is only while supplies last!

Thanks Thrifty and Chic Mom!

Enjoy!

Ingles Deals Under $1 (12/6-12/12) Georgia

You must have a Ingles Advantage card for coupons to be doubled. Coupons of $.50 or less will be doubled, except on tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, coffee, free items, or Ingles coupons. No more than (2) identical coupons will double. They only except 2 identical internet coupons per manufacturer product per visit per day. They reserve the right to reject any internet coupon that is altered or does not scan properly. Please check with your local store as some coupon policies change frequently: Currently you may have 3 coupons doubled per every $10 purchased...3 for $10, 6 for $20, 9 for $30, 12 for $40, 15 for $50...etc.

This post is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.

Make sure you read your neighborhood weekly ad HERE.

Meat Specials:
Nothing under $1 this week but
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.78/lb
Bone-In Pork Chops Family Pack $1.48/lb
Boneless Beef Stew or Shoulder Roast $1.98/lb

Produce Specials:
Granny Smith Apples 5lb bag $3.98 ($.80/lb)
California Navel oranges $.78 each
Red Grapefruit 5lb bag $2.98 ($.60/lb)
North Carolina Rome Apples 10 lb bag $5.98 ($.60/lb)
Barlett, Bosc, Red or Anjou Northwest Pears $.98/lb
Del Monte Fruit Naturals select varieties 10/$10
Organic Russett Potatoes 5lb bag $2.50 ($.50/lb)
Florida navel oranges 8lb bag $4.75 each ($.60/lb)

Other Specials:

Kraft Cheese, singles, shreds, chunks, cuts or cubes $1.67 each
- $.50/1 coupon 12/6 SS Kraft Singles
- $1/2 coupon 11/22 SS Kraft shreds or chunks
- $1/2 coupon 11/15 RP Kraft Singles
= $.67 - $1.17 each (all in the "Buy Price" range)

Totino Pizza Rolls 15 ct $1.00
- $1/4 coupon 10/4 GM insert
- $1/5 coupon 11/15 GM insert
= $.75-.80 each

Green Giant Frozen Boxed Veggies 7-10 oz $1.00
- $.50/2 coupon HERE
= $.50 each

Progresso Soup 15.2-19 oz can $1.33
- $1/1 coupon HERE or HERE High Fiber variety
= $.33 each

Green Giant Canned Veggies 11-15.25 oz $.60 each

Le Seur Peas or Green Giant specialty corn 11-15 oz can $1.00
- $.40/2 coupon 11/15 GM insert Corn variety
= $.60 each

Mueller Pasta 8 oz $.39
- $.55/2 coupon 10/4 SS
= $.12 each

Ray-O-Vac alkaline batteries $1.25
- $1/2 coupon 12/6 SS
= $.75 each

Be sure to visit Southern Savers for a complete coupon match up.

I hope you have a great shopping week! Let me know if you find any good deals in the store!

Enjoy!

And the Winner is....

I want to thank all of you for entering the Cheerios 100,000 Book Giveaway. This was my most successful giveaway and I have each and every one of you to thank for that. And the winner is: #121 - Kimberly Musselwhite said "Florida needs readers and especially bi-lingual readers!"

Kimberly has been notified via email and has 72 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. MyBlogSpark will be sending Kimberly her prize package in the mail.

Thanks again to everyone who participated and stay tuned for a new giveaway coming soon for a $25 Gift Card to BJ's.

Enjoy!

GIVEAWAY: Cheerios 100,000 Book Giveaway

Access to books is essential to reading development. However, did you know that over 80 percent of childcare centers serving low-income children lack age-appropriate books? And a recent study shows that the ratio of books per child in middle income neighborhoods is 13 to 1, while in low-income neighborhoods, the ratio is 1 age-appropriate book for every 300 children.

The Cheerios family of cereals, First Book and Jon Scieszka, author of the popular “Trucktown” series and other children’s books, have joined together to deliver 100,000 books to community-based programs serving children in need – and we’d love your help! All you have to do is go online with your child and test your combined knowledge of children’s books by answering trivia questions related to “Trucktown” and other great children’s books.

For every trivia question answered correctly, you can cast one vote for the state you would like to receive books. The five states receiving the most votes will get 20,000 books each, for a total of 100,000 books. Visit www.FirstBook.org/Scieszka to test your knowledge and start voting.

MyBlogSpark contacted me about this review and giveaway for Cheerios and a variety of books, I couldn't reply fast enough!

The first thing I noticed was that each book is written in English and Spanish, on the same page. I love this idea! My daughter watches Spanish cartoons and we have friends who are bi-lingual. So she understands some simple Spanish words and phrases. Since I can read Spanish but have difficulty knowing exactly what I'm reading, I found it helpful to see the English translation above the Spanish rendition. So far we've read "Tea for Ruby" and "Ballyhoo Bay". These little books are adorable! And I know your little one(s) will enjoy them too!

Cheerios through MyBlogSpark provided us with a free box of their Frosted Cheerios variety of cereal. We have never tried this cereal before now and I have say, we love it. Our family loves cereal and since I have a 17 month old baby who likes to feed himself, these are the perfect breakfast accompanied by a banana and a sippy cup full of milk. We also received a $25 gift card to Barnes and Noble. We were just there over the weekend to pick a couple of great books so I know we are going to be able to put this to some good use -- we are a bunch of bookworms in our family!


Now for the giveaway information: MyBlogSpark along with Cheerios will provide one reader with an assortment of books, one of the many varieties of Cheerios cereal and a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble.

You have three chances to win. You can enter in each of the three ways. You are only required to answer the first question which will result in your first entry. The other two entries are extra chances for you to win.

1. Answer the question below.
2. Subscribe via feedburner. (You'll find the box in the right sidebar. Submit your email address and after feedburner sends you an email, please verify it. Unverified email accounts will not be qualified and you must remain a subscriber for the duration of this giveaway.)
3. Follow me on Twitter & Tweet about the giveaway --- copy and paste this tweet: Enter Cheerios 100K book giveaway @gapeachmom http://familystampingfood.blogspot.com/2009/11/giveaway-cheerios-100000-book-giveaway.html



This giveaway is open for US Residents ONLY. Giveaway ends Monday, December 7, 2009 at 9 p.m. EST. One (1) winner will be chosen by random.org. The winner must respond to email notification within 72 hours or a new winner will be chosen. MyBlogSpark will ship the prize pack to the winner.

(If you are reading this post from your email update, please head over to the blog and leave your comments on the blog post.)

I look forward to hearing from everyone!

Enjoy!

Staples: FREE Batteries & $1.00 Paper

Currently Staples is offering rebates for battery purchases. Purchase up to two (2) per week and you will receive a full rebate! Duracell AA 16+4 bonus pack $12.99 or Duracell AAA+4 bonus pack for $12.99 and receive $12.99 rebate in the mail. Read the details HERE. This offer expires December 26, 2009 and you'll receive your rebates in January.

Also there is a rebate on copy paper, HammerMill CopyPlus Copy Paper, 400 sheet ream. You pay $5.79 - $.80 instant savings, receive a $3.99 rebate which makes it $1.00 per ream. This is limited to two (2) per household.

Thanks Coupon Saving Game!

Enjoy!

HOT COUPON: Kellogg's Special K Blueberry

I'm not sure if this is something new that coupons.com will be offering, but check this out:



It says OFFER of the WEEK. Make sure you print your limit, you know Publix runs a BOGO on these nearly every month.

I found this coupon using zip code 90210.

Enjoy!

Meal Plan Monday 12/7/09

Weekly Breakfasts: cereal, yogurt, bananas
Weekly Lunches: macaroni cheese with peas, cheese sandwiches, granola bars, oranges, apples, applesauce

Monday: Oven Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans

Tuesday: Lasagna, salad & Mini Bloomin' Biscuits

Wednesday: Breakfast for Supper: Waffles, Eggs, Sausage

Thursday: Chicken and Rice Soup

Friday: Homemade Pizza night - Cheeseburger style

Saturday: Tacos with Rice & Beans (freezing leftovers for Fiesta Enchiladas later this month)

Sunday: Tuna Sandwiches, chips, pickles and whatever leftovers there might be

If you are interested in learning more about menu planning, visit Organizing Junkie every Monday for others who plan their weekly meals.

Enjoy!

New to CVS - Want to learn the Game?

When teaching others about CVS, I've often referred to it as "playing a game with the computer". For those of you who have attended one of my coupon workshops, you'll remember I told you it can take about an hour to teach CVS. Well, I received an email from a fellow coupon blogger who did an entire CVS Tutorial and it took her almost 6 hours to complete it! Yes, it is in depth, but if you really want to understand how to maximize your savings at CVS, you will want to read her tutorial.

Lissa at "Saving Your Cents" listed her CVS 101 Tutorial for all of you to enjoy.

Thanks Lissa!

Amazon.com Deal: Julie & Julia DVD Pre-Order

Have you seen this movie yet? I can't wait to watch it. I loved Julia Childs and love to cook so this movie is right up my alley. In the meantime, Amazon.com is offering a special pre-order price of $9.99 for the DVD of Julie & Julia (regular price is $19.99). The movie will be released on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Click below to pre-order, I'm not sure how long Amazon.com will be offering it at this price.




Enjoy!

NEW Rite-Aid $5 off $25 Purchase

Go HERE to print your Rite-Aid $5 off $25 purchase coupon. Remember to check with your local Publix to see if they will accept Rite-Aid as a competitor coupon.

Enjoy!

Kroger Deals Under $1 (12/6-12/12) Georgia

View your weekly ad HERE. Make sure you have your Kroger Plus Card to take advantage of these savings.

Produce Specials:
Avocados $1.00 each
Bananas $.39/lb
Kroger Yellow Onions 3lb bag $1.49 ($.50/lb)
Green Cabbage $.50/lb
Kroger Value Russet potatoes 10lb bag $3.99 ($.39/lb)
Mustard or Turnip Greens $.69 each bunch
Cucumbers $.50 each

Meat & Poultry
Tyson Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Whole Fryers, Drumsticks or Thighs $.99/lb
Perdue Fresh Oven Stuffer $.99/lb
Heartland Shank Portion Ham $.99/lb

Oscar Mayer Lunchables 4.2-4.5 oz pkg $1.00 each
- $.55/1 coupon HERE
= $.45 each


Other Specials:
Sara Lee Classic White or Honey Wheat Bread $.99 each (only Sun-Wed)

Michelina's Frozen Entrees $1.00 each
- $1/5 coupon HERE
= $.80 each

Kroger 1 gallon milk $1.99

Kroger Cheese, bars or shredded 16 oz $2.99
- $.45/1 coupon Kroger magazine mailer
= $2.09 ($1.04 per 8 oz!!!)

Kroger Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream or Dips 12-16 oz $1.00

Kroger Yogurt 6 oz $.39 each

Country Crock Margarine 45 oz tub $2.00
- $.50/1 coupon HERE or HERE
= $1.00 each

Land O Lakes Butter 1lb box $2.00
- $.50/1 coupon 11/1 SS
= $1.00 each

Pillsbury Biscuits, Rolls or Pizza Crusts $1.00
- $.40/2 coupon 10/4 or 11/15 SS
- $.40/2 eCoupon HERE
= $.40 each (when you stack paper and eCoupon)

Kroger Salad Dressing 16 oz $1.00

Duncan Hines Cake Mixes $1.00
- $.55/2 coupon 10/11 SS
= .73 each

McCormick Bag n' Season or Seasoning $1.00
- $.50/1 coupon 11/1 RP (any spice or extract)
= FREE if applicable

Barilla Pasta $1.00
- $.75/2 coupon HERE multigrain variety
= $.63 each

Hunt's Pasta Sauce 26 oz can $1.00

Rice a Roni or Pasta Roni $1.00

Chef Boyardee Pasta 14.25-14.5 oz $1.00

Kraft Easy Mac Cups $1.00
- BOGO Coupon in packages of Velveeta Macaroni & Cheese boxes
= $.50 each

Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa $1.00
- $.50/2 coupon 11/15 SS
= $.50 each

Quaker Quake Rice Snacks $1.00

Kroger Saltine Crackers $1.00

Progresso Soup 18.5-19 oz $1.00
- $.50/2 coupon 12/6 or 11/8 SS
- $.50/1 eCoupon HERE
= $.25 each (when you buy 2 and use paper and eCoupon)

Ivory 12 oz Body Wash or 3 pk bars $1.00

Dial or Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap 7.5 oz $1.00

Arm & Hammer UltraMax or Suave Deodorant $1.00
- $.50/1 coupon 10/25 RP (Suave Deodorant)
= FREE

Suave Shampoo $1.00
- $1/2 coupon 10/25 RP
= $.50 each

Angel Soft Toilet Paper 4 roll or Brawny Single Roll paper Towel $.88


For a complete coupon match up, visit Southern Savers.

Enjoy!

COUPONS: Del Monte Vegetables, Fruit or Tomatoes

Here's another coupon from Del Monte. You can get $1/4 cans of fruits, vegetables and tomatoes HERE.

Enjoy!

COUPONS: Horizon Organic

Horizon Organic has released a $.55 off a 3-pack or larger coupon HERE.

When we went camping back in October, I picked up some of these for the kids and they loved them!

Enjoy!

COUPONS: Organic Valley

Organic Valley has some great printable coupons HERE. Sometimes when you go to Kroger, they will have the Organic Valley milk reduced to $1.84 for a half gallon. Use the $1/1 coupon and get the milk for $.84. I freeze the milk and then use it on my freezer baking day to make waffles or whatever else I planned to cook up.

Enjoy!

FREE Sample: Benefiber Orange

Request your FREE sample of Benefiber Orange HERE. These are offered through Walmart and go really quickly.

Enjoy!

COUPON: $10 Off $10 at JCPenney 12/7/09 ONLY

On Monday December 7, 2009, you can shop on JCPenney.com and use this $10 Off $10 coupon code: NICE4U. You will need to pay for shipping but you might be able to get some really great deals.

Thanks Coupon Geek!

Enjoy!

Hallmark $5 Off Any Purchase

A couple of weeks ago, my friend Danielle called to let me know about a Hallmark deal she ran across. In her magazine she found a $5 off any purchase of $5 or more at Hallmark Gold Crown Stores. She was able to pick up a really great scarf for only $5 (it was originally $10!). I looked through my December issue of Woman's Day magazine, only to be disappointed to find out the coupon was not inside!

Well guess what? You can print it now! Go HERE to get your copy and head to the nearest Hallmark Gold Crown Store to redeem it! Think of all the cards you'll be needing soon (anniversaries, weddings, baby showers, etc...) and you might be able to get a couple for FREE!

Thanks Money Saving Mom!

Enjoy!

Blog Comments

In the past I have had some of you send emails stating you were unable to post comments on various blog posts. Over the weekend, I received another email and today I finally figured out what I did wrong (I hope!).

I love to hear from all of you so please feel free to leave a comment on any post. (It makes me feel like I'm not talking to myself!)

Just remember what Thumper's father told him, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all."


Enjoy!

Walgreens Scenario 12/6-12/12 (SPECIAL 4 DAY SALE 12/9-12/12)

If you are new to Walgreens shopping with Register Rewards (RR), you might find it helpful to read this post HERE by Andrea at Mommy Snacks.

These deals start Sunday, check your local ad HERE. You can view an early ad HERE courtesy of I Heart Wags. Visit Southern Savers for a complete coupon match up.

Walgreens is going to be having a special 4 DAY SALE starting 12/9-12/12. They are going to be offering a $5 RR when you purchase $25 or more. This is before coupons and RRs!!! So if I were you, I'd wait until later in the week to shop so you can pick up on that great deal.

I'm starting with $5 RR from last week's shopping trip. Here's what I plan to do:

1st order
(6) Nivea Lip Care Products $.99 each
(2) Nivea Lotions $7.49 each
(1) Neutrogena Men's Skin Care Shave Gel $4.99 (Get $4.99 RR limit 1)
= 9 items $25.91 (enough to receive my $5 RR)
- (3) BOGO Nivea Lip care coupons 11/1 SS
- (2) FREE Nivea Lotion WYB 3 Lip Care coupons 11/1 SS
- (2) $1/1 Nivea Lotion coupons 11/1 SS (not sure if I can use this one)
- $5 RR from last week
- $2/1 Neutrogena coupon All You magazine December issue
= $.96 OOP and receive $4.99 RR and $5 RR

2nd order
(3) Nestle Semi Sweet Morsels $1.99 NADQ (limit 3)
(2) Chinet Plates BOGO $2.99 NADQ (limit 4)
(1) Conair Hair Brush $2.00 (Get $2 RR)
= 6 items $11.95
- (3) $1/1 Nestle coupon HERE
- (2) $1/1 Chinet plate coupon 11/22 SS
= $1.95 OOP and receive $2 RR for next week

So if they have everything in stock and everything goes as planned (yeah right!) we'll have gotten $37.86 worth of product for $2.91!!!

Thanks to Danielle & Tara for the heads up on the Nivea deal!

Visit Money Saving Mom and Deal Seeking Mom for other scenarios.

Enjoy!

This post is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.

CVS Scenarios 12/6-12/12 - Rolling ECBs

You can view the early ad HERE courtesy of I Heart CVS. You can view the week's coupon match up at Southern Savers HERE.

Here's my scenario for this week:

I'm starting with $8 ECB & $10 ECB from last week's shopping trip.

1st order:
(2) Essence of Beauty Bath & Body $4.99 (Get $4.00 ECB limit 2)
(1) Emergen-C Immune Booster 2 pk $3.99 (Get $3.99 ECB limit 1)
(1) Zantac 150 (24 ct) or Zantac 75 (30 ct) $8.99 (Get $8.99 ECB limit 1)
= 4 items $22.96
- $2 off $10 CRT from last visit (looks like these are printing for lots of people so check your receipt or head over to the coupon machine in the store before checkout)
- $10 ECB from last week
- $8 ECB from last week
- $2/1 Zantac coupon HERE (or peelie on some boxes)
= $.96 OOP and receive $8.00 ECB, $3.99 ECB, $8.99 ECB

2nd order:
(6) 12 Pk 7UP, Canada Dry, A&W, Sunkist 3/$11 (Get $3 ECB limit 2)
something for $1.00 (maybe a Johnson & Johnson First Aid Kit)
= 7 items $23.00
- $8.00 ECB from 1st order
- $8.99 ECB from 1st order
- $3.99 ECB from 1st order
= $2.02 OOP and receive $6 ECB for next week

If these scenarios pan out, we'll have gotten $45.96 worth of product for $3.00!!!

Check out other scenarios at Deal Seeking Mom and Money Saving Mom.

Enjoy!

This post is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.

Shopping Trip 12/4/09: Saved 100% at Publix

I only ran out today to get a few of the freebies at Publix. My cashier was nit-picking over everything in my cart. It is very frustrating but I tried to be nice and remember that "patience is a virtue". Here's what I got:

(3) Magic Tape - FREE
(2) 8th Continent Soy Milk $1.99 (peelies on carton)
(2) Tamxico 8" $1.00 each
(1) Tamxico 30 ct $2.09 each
(2) Yoplait Multi Pack Yogurt - FREE
(1) Revlon tweezer - FREE
(2) Phazyme - FREE
(2) Nestle cookie dough - FREE
(3) Pillsbury Grands! biscuits - $1.00 (used blinkie on shelf)
(2) Muir Glen Tomato paste FREE
(2) Muir Glen Tomato sauce FREE
(1) Benevia - FREE
(2) Rotel - FREE
= -$.14 OOP, saving $61.25 (100%)

Check out what others are saving: Grocery Cart Challenge (Monday Shopping Round Up), Fiddledeedee Mom (Monday Publix Super Savers) , Money Saving Mom (Super Savings Saturday), I Heart Publix (Saturday Weekly Totals), Southern Savers (Friday Finals), Thrifty Mama (Shopping Superstars)

Enjoy!

Rite Aid: Transfer Prescriptions Coupons

Go HERE to print your Rite-Aid coupons receive a $25 Gift Card with a transferred prescription and a coupon booklet with over $75 worth of coupons inside!

Thanks Coupon Gal!

Enjoy!

New Restaurant.com Promo 70% Off

Save 70% off Restaurant.com $25 Gift Cert. orders plus A FREE $15 Gift From RedEnvelope! Use code PRESENT and Pay $3 thru 12/8/09.

Don't forget to check out the gift certificates for Ted's Montana Grill in Peachtree City! Hurry because they sell out fast!

Enjoy!

Monthly Totals December 2009

Well, I did it again. Over budget. I'm glad we started keeping track of our expenses. At least we know where the money is going and how it was spent. This month I learned I spent far too much at Target during the first week of the month. And it was really dumb, because I knew that I could have gotten the craft supplies at the Dollar Tree. I wish I had returned them to get our money back but Haylei tore open the bag when we got home. My other unusual purchase was when my momma and I took a trip to an Organic/Natural Foods store to buy some bulk organic whole wheat pastry flour, honey and herbs. Totally worth it as I used most of it during my freezer baking day. Here's how it ended up:

Grocery Stores:
Total OOP $200.32, but received $655.70 worth of product. This works out to be $50.08 each week for groceries saving $455.38 or 69.45% (over budget $.08).

Drug Stores:
Total OOP $81.79, but received $480.00 worth of product. This works out to be $20.45 each week for drug store related purchases (including diapers and wipes and my crazy Target trip) saving $398.21 or 82.96%.

I ended up with $1135.70 worth of product for $282.11 saving $853.59 (75.16%). ($70.53 combined weekly OOP).

Hope you had a great month!

You can see how others are doing by reading more at Money Saving Mom.

Enjoy!

The Daily Grind: Water? You want me to DRINK it???

Have you ever had trouble getting your children to drink water? Some kids naturally love water. My cousin's youngest daughter loves water, drinks it like she was a fish. Others detest it, like you were trying to poison them! I have problems getting my 3-1/2 year old daughter to drink water and that in-turn affects how my 18 month old son drinks it. He does everything she does (including temper tantrums!).

Recently, my son has developed a fascination with straws. I remember reading about a milestone they encounter for fine motor skills. You can help them hone this skill by setting them on the floor with a colander and some spaghetti noodles. Show them how to put the spaghetti noodles through the holes on the colander. Well, the same principle applies with the straw and a lid. He sat for about half an hour in his high chair pulling the straw in and out of the hole. So then I thought - Hey - let's make this a "special" straw and put water in a cup with a new straw and see if he'll drink it. BINGO! It worked like a charm!

My daughter on the other hand is smarter than her little brother and can see through my ploy so we'll have to try a little different approach on her. Anyone have suggestions?

Enjoy!
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"The Daily Grind" are posts referring to my career as wife, mother, bookkeeper, seamstress, chauffeur, teacher, baker & cook and whatever else life throws my way. (Proverbs 31)
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FREE: Aveeno Tote (While Supplies Last!)

Go HERE to request your FREE Aveeno Tote. But HURRY! These things don't last long!

Thanks Free Stuff 4 Free!

Enjoy!

Cellfire: New eCoupons

Cellfire has released new coupons for you to load onto your grocery card (Kroger in our area). Don't forget you can stack a paper manufacturer coupon with a Cellfire eCoupon to maximize your savings! If you are new to Cellfire, you can read more about it HERE.

Enjoy!

Coupon Preview 12/6/09

Two (2) INSERTS: 1 Smart Source & 1 Red Plum
Interested in knowing what coupons are coming in the paper Sunday?
Follow the link HERE.

Enjoy!

VocalPoint: Sign Up and Become a Fan

Remember when I told y'all to sign up for VocalPoint? Well, if you "Become a Fan" of VocalPoint on Facebook, you will be notified of specials they offer. For example, they are going to be offering a "Swash" Giveaway soon and notification will come via Facebook.

Don't waste anymore time! It's FREE, they send out FREE samples and coupons and it's a great way to try new things to see if you like them.

Enjoy!

Freezer Cooking Day Done - Dec 2009

I really had so much fun doing this Freezer Cooking Day! I love to cook anyway and being able to dedicate an entire day to cooking was so fun. My list was completed plus I added the two pans of Turkey Tetrazzini (which tasted so good!) and then today I made up 2 large jars of Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix. Here's what I finished:


36 granola bars (18 chocolate chips, 18 cherry chocolate chip)
2 pans Turkey Tetrazzini
6 pizza dough balls
7 bags shredded chicken
2 quarts chicken stock
4 quarts Mexican Chili Beans
16 waffles
2 jars Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix

Make a list, check your list, make sure you have your ingredients on your list...you get the idea? Yep, I wish I had double-double checked my ingredients. I ran out of yeast, so I didn't have enough to make 6 more pizza dough balls which means I'll need to make some before the month's out. When I doubled the Mexican Chili Bean recipe, I completely forgot to double the actual ingredients for the Mexican part of the Mexican Chili Beans. So while they tasted good when I tried them before freezing them, I'm not sure they will be as flavorful as I want when it's time to use them. Oh well, you live and you learn.

Next month I want to try do make up more casseroles ahead of time so I'll probably do more shredded chicken in preparation. BUT I need to get through this month first :)

Thanks for hanging in there with me! Did you make something for once-a-month-cooking?

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Publix Deals Under $1 (12/3-12/9) Fulton County, Georgia

Check your local ad HERE. These are the BEST deals under $1 this week:

Tam-X-ico's Flour Tortillas, Burritos or Taco Grande $.99 each

Kraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix 5-6 oz $.84 each

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix 17.5 oz $1.33
- $.40/1 coupon 10/25 SS or 11/15 SS
- $.40/1 coupon HERE or HERE
= $.93 each

Post Selects, Great Grains or Trail Mix Crunch $1.99
- $1/2 coupon 12/6 SS
= $1.49 (this is for you Mark)

Green Giant Canned Vegetablers 11-15.25 oz $.64 each

Pillsbury Moist Cake Mix 18.25-18.9 oz $.84 each

Nestle Hot Cocoa Mix 10 ct $1.09
- $1/3 Target coupon HERE
= $.76 each

Vlasic Pickles 16-46 oz jar $1.44
- $.50/1 coupon HERE
= $.44 each

Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough or Mix 16-16.5 oz $1.44
- $1.50/1 coupon HERE
= FREE ($.06 overage)

Yoplait Kids, Trix or Go-Gurt Yogurt 6 pk $1.39
- $1/2 coupon 11/8 SS
- $1/2 coupon HERE or HERE
= $.89 each

Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels 14-16 oz $2.49
- $1/1 coupon HERE (mfr coupon)
- $1/1 coupon Winter Savings booklet (store coupon)
= $.49 (use both coupons)

Scotch Magic Tape $1.00
- $1/1 coupon Winter Savings booklet
= FREE

Lysol Disinfectant All Purpose Cleaner 40 oz $1.59
- $.50/1 coupon HERE
= $.59 each

Muir Glen Tomato Paste $.99
- $1/1 coupon HERE
= FREE

Rotel Diced Tomatoes 10 oz $1.00
- $.50/1 coupon HERE (wait for the window to show up & then click it)
- $1/4 coupon All You magazine October & December issues
= FREE or $.75 each

Bear Naked Pure & Natural Grain-Ola Bar $1.39
- $1/1 coupon HERE or HERE
= $.39

Nivea Body Wash 16.9 oz $3.00
- $2/1 coupon HERE
= $1.00

BeneVia Natural Flavored Fruit Drink 4 pk 8 oz cans $6.99
- $3/1 coupon Green Advantage Buy Flyer (store coupon)
- $5/1 coupon HERE
= FREE (plus $1.01 overage)

Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner 24 oz $1.66
- $.50/1 coupon 10/4 RP
= $.66 each

Produce
Idaho Potaotes $.49/lb
Bartlett, Red Anjou, or Bosc Pears $.99/lb
Haas Avocados $.99 each
Mangos $.99 each
Red Delicious or Braeburn Applies $.99/lb


Visit Southern Savers or I Heart Publix for more coupon match ups!

Enjoy!

This post is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.

NEW Cookbook: $5 Dinner Mom

I love reading Erin's blog at $5 Dinners. She has great recipes made from ingredients she gets pretty cheap at the store. She has a new cookbook to be released on December 22, 2009. You can pre-order through Amazon.com.

You can request your copy of The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook: 200 Recipes for Quick, Delicious, and Nourishing Meals That Are Easy on the Budget and a Snap to Prepare.

The best part, it's only $10.11 right now! You can use your Swagbucks-turned-$5 Amazon.com eCards.

Enjoy!

RECIPE: Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix

This looked so yummy. So I couldn't resist trying the recipe. It came from a January 2009 Good Housekeeping magazine. Here's what you need:


Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix
1-1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cup cocoa powder
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Put all the ingredients into the food processor with the blade attachment and process until nearly ground smooth. Pour ingredients into a jar with a tight fitting lid.


You can stop here but why not just dress up the jars a little bit:

To make the hot cocoa:
Add 3 Tablespoons of cocoa mix to 1 cup hot milk. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or marshmallows.

This is shelf stable for 6 months at room temperature in a container with a tight fitting lid.

Enjoy!

Shopping Trip 12/2/09: Kroger and Aldi

I really didn't need much from the grocery store since we have a pretty good stockpile, but I did want to pick up some fresh produce at Aldi and the FREE Annie's Macaroni & Cheese at Kroger.

Kroger:
Kroger Value Cheese $1.19
Kroger Value Cheese $1.19
Kroger Cottage Cheese $1.00
(2) Annie's Pasta & Cheese FREE
Kroger Yeast $2.89
Gluten $2.29
= $9.56 OOP, saved $5.62 (37%)

Aldi:
White Bread $.79
(2) Wheat Bread $1.19
(2) Bags Sweet Potatoes $.25 each bag!
Garlic Bulbs $.69
Breakfast Sausage $3.99
Sweet Onions $1.69
Bananas $.80
Gallon Bags $1.95
Quart Bags $1.95
Baking Cocoa $1.89
Tomato Paste $.39
Onion Powder $1.09
Chili Powder $1.09
Chocolate Chips $1.29
Caramel popcorn $2.49
White Vinegar $.79
Tomato Sauce $.25
Gala Apples $1.49
(2) Avocados $.95 each
Corn Tortillas $1.19
Flour Tortillas $1.59
Fruit Drink $.99
(2) Dozen Eggs $.89 each
(2) Gallons Milk $1.69 each
OOP $36.34 - no coupons!

Check out what others are saving: Grocery Cart Challenge (Monday Shopping Round Up), Fiddledeedee Mom (Monday Publix Super Savers) , Money Saving Mom (Super Savings Saturday), I Heart Publix (Saturday Weekly Totals), Southern Savers (Friday Finals), Thrifty Mama (Shopping Superstars)

Enjoy!

Family Fun Friday: Georgia Aquarium $20 Tickets

The Georgia Aquarium is offering a tickets for only $20 (regular price is $35 for adults). You can take advantage of this special price by wearing your Atlanta Falcons gear to the Aquarium the Friday before a home game. Tickets are available at the box office or online, just make sure you are wearing your Falcons gear when you arrive! Tickets are available for the following dates:

• December 4, 2009
• December 11, 2009

Enjoy!

Food Lion Deals Under $1 (12/2-12/8)

You must have your MVP card to take advantage of these specials at these locations. Check your local ad HERE.

These prices are good at the following locations:
180 Maple Crossing, Carrollton, GA
487 Hwy 29 N, Newnan, GA
59 Main St, Dawsonville, GA
2005 W Hwy 16 Sargent, GA
12160 County Line Rd, Fayetteville, GA

Meat Sale:
Pork Chops Bone-In $1.99/lb
Gwaltney Great Dogs 16 oz $.99 each

Tennessee Pride Sausage Gravy 8 oz $1.00
- $1/1 coupon 11/15 RP
= FREE


Produce Sale:
5 lb bag Red or Yellow Potatoes $2.99 ($.60/lb)


Other Sales:
2 liter Coke Products $.99 each

Kellogg's Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops or Rice Krispies $1.99
- $1/1 coupon 11/8 RP (Rice Krispies)
- $1/1 blinkie (Froot Loops or Corn Pops)
= $.99 each

Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna 5 oz can $.80 each

Bush's Chili and Kidney Beans 16 oz $.75 each

Green Giant Canned Vegetables 11-15.25 oz $1.00 each

Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup 10.75 oz $.59
- $.40/4 coupon 10/4 SS
= $.49 each WYB 4

Del Monte Tomatoes 14.5 oz $1.00
- $1/8 coupon 11/15 RP
= $.88 each

Visit Southern Savers for a complete coupon match-up.

This post is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.

Enjoy!