Each day between now and March 12th, Smith's will be giving away an e-coupon for a free item to the first 1,000 people on their site. Simply login to your account every day at 1:00 PM MST and load the e-coupon onto your Smith's card!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Reminder: Free Smith's e-CouponToday @ 1:00 PM MST
Each day between now and March 12th, Smith's will be giving away an e-coupon for a free item to the first 1,000 people on their site. Simply login to your account every day at 1:00 PM MST and load the e-coupon onto your Smith's card!
Friday, March 4, 2011
New Printing Site - PrintingHQ.com
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of printinghq for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
There is a new online printing company for businesses that I thought I'd mention -- it's called PrintingHQ.com. They specialize in business card printing, brochures, presentation folders, envelopes, gift tags, custom postcards, labels & stickers and greeting cards. You can order online 24/7 and upload your own design for any of their products, which is pretty cool. They don't use premade layouts or templates at all, and uploading your own design is free (sweet!). So you end up with a unique product that doesn't look like everyone else's.
My favorite product on their site are their business cards. I think having unique, custom business cards are important to make a good impression. Since my new blog look, I've been looking for somewhere to get some new business cards made with my new logo. PrintingHQ.com's prices are much cheaper than anyone else, especially considering you get to upload your own artwork. Plus, new customers and businesses get 10% off their first order when they click the banner at the bottom of the page!
Print marketing is important for businesses large and small, because it makes a first impression. So if you need to get the word out about your business, let PrintingHQ.com help you make a good first impression!
All You Magazine 1 Year Subscription - $9.79
(If this is your first purchase through Ebates, you'll get a bonus $5 credit, which makes it only $4.79!)
- Go to Ebates and login or make an account.
- Search "Magazines.com" in the searchbar.
- Click on the first result that says 51% cashback.
- Search "All You" in the searchbar.
- Select 12 issues for $19.97 and check out.
Your 51% Ebates cashback should show up in your account in a few days!
Reminder: Free Smith's e-CouponToday @ 2:00 PM MST
What To Cook With Ground Beef: Mexican Pizza
1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 can refried beans (15 oz)
1 can diced green chiles, drained (4 oz)
1 jar Ortega mild taco sauce (8 oz)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
Heat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare pizza crust on a baking sheet, and bake for 5 minutes. Brown the ground beef, onion and garlic until cooked through. Drain, if necessary. Spread refried beans to the edge of baked crust. (I mix my beans with a little sour cream to make them more spreadable.) Layer meat mixture, taco sauce, cheese and chiles onto the beans. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Serve topped with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, olives, guacamole, or whatever your heart desires!
Win Up To a $3 Cellfire Coupon Today! (3/4/11)
There won't be a popup when you login, you just have to look for the coupon and load it. But everyone is a winner!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
$0.10 Books at Totsy.com *DEAD*
Right now at Totsy, you can get a $15 credit when you enter code 15CREDIT at checkout. If you're not a member yet, join HERE.
This makes some books under the Sterling Publishing sale as low as $0.10 shipped to your house, and some learning DVD's under the Baby's First Impressions sale as low as $0.75 shipped to your house! These would make great presents.
Find any item on their site under $7.15 and you'll get it for free like this:
$7.15 Book
$7.95 Shipping
-$15 credit code
= FREE
10 New Pampers Gifts To Grow Points
If you haven't entered them before, these old codes should all still be valid for you:
- SEP3PGW7NRKYWXK (10)
- NC3XPM9YRD49EMT (10)
- XK6JT33PRDRAK6W (10)
- PAMPERS4MOMJRM1 (10)
- NEWWIPESPACKAGE (10)
- GTGWELCOME10PTS (10)
- pampersgtg10pts (10)
- PAMPERS4MOMSOND (10)
- 2BEGINEARNING50 (50)
- GIFTSTOGROW4MOM (50)
- 10PTSFREECODE4U (10)
- JOINNOW4REWARDS (50)
- PUNTOSPARAMI123 (10)
- GIFTS2GROWBONUS (20)
- CAREFORNEWBORNS (10)
- GTGCOUPONPOINTS (10)
- WELCOME2VILLAGE (10)
- WELCOME2GTG2010 (10)
- WELCOME2PAMPERS (50)
Smith's e-Coupon for a Free Item Every Day @ 2:00 PM MST
My Budget: February
Total spent in February on groceries & household supplies: $170.55
Total saved in February on groceries & household supplies: $607.90 (78%)
We did great this month! Hmm - maybe it's because this month was 3 days shorter than usual? This total included some meat stock up during the great Winco sale (ground beef, pork, chicken, bacon). It also included a $10 donation to a family humanitarian project we'll be doing in 2 weeks. I think it also helps that The Bambina is now on whole milk (instead of soy), so we're much cheaper there. I also managed to stock up 3 packs of diapers this month. Score!
Total spent in February eating out: $49.01
I'm actually pretty pleased with this number. It's even $10 cheaper than last month! And we used our BOGO Chipotle coupon at the last second on the 28th. This month included a sushi night with my brother & sister-in-law and a trip to Barbacoa (full price!) when The Bambina & I were sick and the hubby was keeping us together.
I was really proud of my hubby -- he didn't eat out at work even once during February! We're going on a cruise in April with some friends, and we've been joking about being on "cruise diets." Maybe he's a little more serious about it than I thought! Either way, I'll take it. :)
How are you all doing with your budgets? Have you set goals for this year? If not, do it! I predict that writing down what you spend will help you spend less, too!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Dr. Seuss's Birthday Celebration @ Dan's (3/5)
Things Worth Pricematching @ Walmart (3/2 - 3/8)
Dan's:
- Apples, 3 lb bag - $2.50
- Broccoli - $0.69/lb
- Western Family Napkins, 250 ct - $1.19
Fresh Market:
- Chicken - Drumsticks or Thighs - $0.99/lb
Harmons:
- Boneless Country Style Beef Ribs - $1.99/lb
- Gold n Soft Margarine, 15 oz - $1.25 (Use $1.50/2 MFQ SS 11/21 == $0.50 each wyb 2)
- Marie Callenders Frozen Dinners - $1.67
- Ziploc Sandwich Bags, 100-120 ct - $2.00 (Use $1/2 MFQ SS 2/13 and SS 1/9 == $1.50 each)
- Old Orchard Frozen Juice - $1.00 (Use $1/4 MFQ HERE == $0.75 each wyb 4)
Maceys:
- Cauliflower - $0.78/lb
- Oranges, Large Navel - $0.38/lb
- Gallon ShurSaving Milk - $1.89
- Western Family Orange Juice, 64 oz - $1.67
- Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light tuna, 5 oz - $0.66
- Sapori Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 17 oz - $3.79
- Western Family Pasta, 48 oz (Elbow, Thin or Long Spaghetti) - $1.59
Ream's:
- Bar S Jumbo Franks, 16 oz - $0.99 (Use $1/2 MFQ RP 1/30 == $0.49 each wyb 2)
- Kelloggs Pop Tarts, 8 ct - $1.67 (Use $1/2 MFQ RP 2/6 == $1.17 each wyb 2)
Sunflower Market:
- Strawberries, 1 lb - $1.50
- Blueberries, 6 oz - $1.50
- Golden Pineapples - $1.50 each
- Organic Jewel or Garnet Yams - $0.99/lb
- Organic Bunched Broccoli - $0.99/lb
Smith's:
- Red Seedless Grapes - $0.99/lb
- Kroger Dips, Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream, 16 oz - $1.00
- Totinos Party Pizza - $1.00 (Use $1.25/4 MFQ HERE = $0.67 each wyb 4)
Remember that Walmart will match any competitor's prices, and will even match store brand for store brand. I recommend taking your stack of ads with you just in case, and a written list just like this!
Smith's Deals (3/2 - 3/8)
Don't forget to add e-coupons to your Smith's Fresh Rewards card HERE and HERE and HERE and HERE and HERE. (Keep in mind that Smith's no longer accepts a paper MFQ combined with an e-coupon MFQ.)
Sale Prices:
- Red Seedless Grapes - $0.99/lb
- Navel Oranges - $0.50/lb
- Kroger Dips, Cottage Cheese & Sour Cream - $1.00
- Mountain Dairy Milk, gallon - $1.99
- Coke, 2-liters - $1.00
- Pepsi, 2-liters - $0.95
- Kroger Granulated Sugar, 4 lb - $1.89 (cheaper than Costco!)
- Nature's Pride Bread - BOGO
- Dreyer's Ice Cream - $2.88
$1.99 Yoplait Go Gurt
-$0.75/2 MFQ (GM 2/13) or HERE
= $1.62 each wyb 2
$1.99 Yoplait Yo Plus, 4 ct
-$1 MFQ HERE
= $0.99
$1.25 Bar-S Meat Franks or Bologna
-$1/2 MFQ (RP 1/30)
= $0.75 each wyb 2
$1.25 Gardettos
-$0.50 MFQ HERE
= $0.75
$1.99 General Mills Chex Cereal
-$0.75 MFQ HERE
= $1.24
$0.97 Hamburger Helper
-$0.75/3 MFQ (GM 2/13) or HERE
= $0.72 each wyb 3
$1.99 Hostess SmartBakes Streusal Cakes or Muffins
-$0.75 MFQ (RP 1/23)
= $1.24
$2.29 Muir Glen Organic soup
-$0.75 MFQ HERE
= $1.54
$1.25 Pringles Multigrain or Super Stack
-$1/2 e-coupon HERE
= $0.75 each wyb 2
$0.99 Progresso Soup
-$0.50/2 e-coupon HERE or $1/4 MFQ (SS 1/16, GM 2/13)
= $0.74 each
$1.28 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers
-$0.50/2 MFQ HERE or e-coupon HERE
= $1.03 each wyb 2
$2.00 Lean Cuisine Entree
-$1.10/2 MFQ HERE
= $1.45 each wyb 2
$1.00 Totinos Party Pizza
-$1.25/4 MFQ HERE or $1/3 HERE
= $0.67-$0.69 each
$5.49 Wanchai Ferry Skillet Meal, 24 oz
-$1.50 MFQ HERE
= $3.99
$4.99 Downy Fabric Softener, 52-60 loads
-$1 MFQ (P&G 2/27)
= $3.99
$2.99 Gillette Body Wash, 16-18 oz
-$2 MFQ (P&G 2/27) or e-coupon HERE
= $0.99
What To Cook With Ground Beef: Swedish Meatballs
A few weeks ago when Winco had a great price on ground beef, I talked with a few of my friends and discovered most of them didn't know what to cook with ground beef, so as a result they don't eat it or buy it often!
Since then, I've been preparing a few of my most favorite ground beef recipes to share with you and get you excited about cooking with ground beef. Without further ado....
(Recipe courtesy of my Scandinavian grandma, who was an amazing cook.)
4 lbs ground beef
2 packages Lipton Onion Soup
1/2 cup dry minced onion
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups cornflake crumbs
2/3 cup cornstarch
3 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper
1 can evaporated milk
1. Blend all ingredients thoroughly in a large mixing bowl.
2. Roll into balls and brown in margarine or butter. (I use a cookie scoop to get them uniform.)
3. Layer on a sheet cake pan. Add 1-2 cups of water into the bottom of the pan and bake at 375 degrees for 30-45 minutes.
Variations: You can also hold out one package of Lipton soup and sprinkle it on top just before baking. (I choose to mix it inside because they freeze better this way.) You can also sprinkle 1/2 package of Knorr Pepper Sauce on top before baking.
When I make this recipe, I get about 80 meatballs and freeze them in batches of 20. That way I can get 4 meals per recipe. I serve them over teriyaki rice, make them into spaghetti & meatballs, or in a crockpot topped with BBQ sauce as an appetizer. They're so versatile and so delicious! Enjoy.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Photo Magnet $1 Shipped
Right now when you create a Kodak Gallery account, you can create a free photo magnet and have it shipped to your house (or grandma's house!) for only $1.00. Might make a fun gift!
FREE $25 To LetsGoGreen.biz
When you sign up for Gaggle of Chicks (another daily deal site) through THIS link you'll get a $10 credit to your account. You can use it to purchase a $25 voucher to LetsGoGreen.biz for FREE today!
LetsGoGreen.biz carries eco-friendly home goods, cleaning products, etc. Shipping starts at around $6, or it's free with a $49+ purchase. (I'm going to use my gift certificate to buy some CFL light bulbs! Hubby will be so proud.)
Free Sample Roundup
Here are a few free samples available right now:
- Clinique Mascara
- Miracle Whip
- Playtex Sport Tampons (these usually come with coupons!)
- MiO Water Flavor Enhancer
CSN Stores Review
The Bambina is a super light sleeper. I've heard from other moms that this is common with a first child, because they are used to the house being quiet while they sleep (since there are no other siblings). She such a light sleeper that I can't do dishes, blowdry my hair or even open the front door while she sleeps. So I thought a sound machine might be able to help me be more productive while she's napping!
I'd read some reviews on various sound machines, and most of the baby ones said the main complaint was that they don't go loud enough. So far I have LOVED the Homedics Sound Spa. It has plenty of volume! I only turn it up about a quarter of the way, and it's plenty loud. Plus it has six sound choices (rain, heartbeat, ocean, summer night, waterfall and rainforest). They are all very natural and soothing sounding, but I use the rain most frequently because in my opinion, it has the least amount of distracting noises in it. (It's most consistent.) The Sound Spa also has a timer, so you can set the machine to turn off when your little one falls asleep. I don't use this feature because my daughter doesn't have trouble falling asleep (...it's the staying asleep that's tricky). But I could see it being a useful feature for others.
So the big question is -- does it work? So far, I think so! I've been able to do some dishes and cooking the last few weeks without The Bambina waking up prematurely, which is great. I feel much more productive, and I know she's getting the sleep she really needs! I'd definitely recommend this Sound Spa if you're looking for a white noise machine.
Winners!!
The Itzbeen Baby Care Timer giveaway had 197 entries, and the winner is #68 -- Shawna! (mrs.pfaff.9.23@)
The Bravado nursing bra giveaway had 299 entries, and the winner is #237 -- Amanda Bourassa! (amanda.ae@)
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday Drugstore Deals
$5.99 Tide HE
$5.99 Tide HE
$1.00 Nivea
$1.00 Nivea
-$2/10 RAQ
-$1 Tide MFQ (P&G booklet)
-$1 Tide MFQ (P&G booklet)
-$2/2 Nivea MFQ
-$2 +UP (previous)
-$2 +UP (previous)
-$2 +UP (previous)
-$1 +UP (previous)
= $0.98 + tax
(And I got back two $1 +UP's from Tide.)
Saving Big At The Zoo
As we break into spring now, it's time to start thinking about outdoor activities for the kiddos! I thought I'd give you heads up on how to save big if you're planning to go to Utah's Hogle Zoo this year. Purchasing a season pass can save you some serious cash! Adult tickets (age 13-64) are $9 and children's tickets (age 3-12) are $7.
A basic pass to the Hogle Zoo: $80
Includes access for 2 parents & all children under 18 to the zoo for 1 year.
A Household Membership to the National Zoo: $60
Includes access for entire household living at one address to the National Zoo and free membership to hundreds of reciprocating zoos and aquariums nationwide, including Utah's Hogle Zoo and Tracy Aviary!
So you can save yourself $20 bucks, plus get access to Tracy Aviary and other venues across the country just by purchasing the National Zoo membership. Now that's a sweet deal!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Walgreens Deals (2/27 - 3/5)
-$10 RR
= FREE
$4.99 NasoGel Drip-Free Gel Spray
-$5 RR
= FREE
$3 Motrin PM, 20 ct
-$3 RR
-$6/2 MFQ or $1 MFQ (SS 1/9)
= $3 profit wyb 2 or $1 profit wyb 1
$3 Baby Magic Lotion or Hair & Body Wash (love the smell!)
-$3 RR
= FREE
$2.99 Colgate Total Toothpaste, 4 oz
-$3 RR
-$0.75 MFQ (SS 2/27)
= $0.75 profit!
$1.99 Super Poligrip Free, 0.75 oz
-$2 RR
= FREE
$4.99 Theraflu warming relief caplets, 24 ct
-$2 MFQ HERE
-$1 RR
-$4.99 MIR (SS 2/13)
= $3 profit!
$4.99 Aquaphor Lip Repair
-$4 RR
-$1 MFQ HERE
= FREE
$8.99 Schick Hydro Razor
-$2 MFQ (SS 1/30)
-$6 RR
= $0.99
$8.99 Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers
-$2 RR
-$2 MFQ (SS 2/27)
= $4.99
$0.79 Pringles Grab and Go (with in-ad coupon)
-$1/2 MFQ (P&G mailer booklet)
= $0.29 each wyb 2
Here's how I would go about getting cheap diapers this week: (do these transactions sequentially)
Transaction #1:
$3 Motrin PM
$3 Motrin PM
-$6/2 MFQ (SS 1/9)
= $0.00 + tax
(And get back $3 RR.)
Transaction #2:
$8.99 Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers
$0.29 Ramen noodles (or other filler)
-$2 MFQ (SS 2/27)
-$3 RR (from Transaction #1)
= $4.28 + tax
(And get back $2 RR.)
Transaction #3:
$4.99 Theraflu warming relief caplets, 24 ct
$0.29 Ramen noodles (or other filler)
-$2 MFQ HERE
-$2 RR (from Transaction #2)
= $1.28 + tax
(And get back $1 RR & submit for $4.99 MIR from SS 2/13.)
Overall you will pay $5.56 out of pocket but will get back a $4.99 MIR for Theraflu and have an extra $1 RR in your wallet! Essentially FREE Huggies at Walgreens this week. :)
Rite Aid Deals (2/27 - 3/5)
*It's a slow week. Everybody take a breather!*
Note: If there is no +UP limit stated in the ad, it is usually unlimited.
{Learn how to shop at Rite Aid HERE.}
{ Read the Rite Aid FAQ HERE.}
$1.00 Nivea Lip Care
-$2/2 MFQ HERE
= 2 FREE
$1.00 Lays Stax, Burger King Snacks or Combos
-$1 +UP Reward (monthly unadvertised)
= FREE
$1 Halls Cough Drops, 30 ct
-$0.50 MFQ HERE or (All You Mag, Feb or Mar)
-$0.50 March Video Values coupon
= FREE
$1 BodiHeat Patches, 3-4 ct
-$1 +UP (rumored) (and keep your eyes out for peelies!)
= FREE
$5.99 Afrin, 15 ml
-$2 Afrin Feb Video Values Coupon
-$2 MFQ HERE
-$2 +UP Reward
= FREE
$5.99 Coricidin
-$2 Coricidin Feb Video Values Coupon
-$2 MFQ HERE
-$2 +UP Reward
= FREE
$5.00 Air Wick Freshmatic Kit (50% off -- regularly $9.99)
-$4 MFQ HERE
-$1 March Video Values coupon
= FREE
$5.99 Tide Laundry Detergent
-$1 +UP Reward
-$1 MFQ (P&G coupon booklet)
= $3.99
$9.99 Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers
-$2 MFQ (P&G 2/27)
= $7.99
$4.49 Stayfree Maxi Pads
$2.25 Stayfree Maxi Pads (BOGO50%)
-BOGO MFQ (SS 1/9)
-$1 MFQ HERE or Overnight HERE
-$2 +UP Reward wyb 2
= $0.75 each wyb 2
$9.99 Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor
-$3 +UP Reward
-$4 MFQ (P&G 1/30)
= $2.99
$21.99 Similac Baby Formula, 23.2 oz
-$2/10 RAQ
-$1 +UP Reward
-$5 MFQ (SS 2/27)
= $12.99!
$6.99 Ensure 4- or 6-pack
-$3 MFQ (SS 1/9)
-$1 +UP Reward
= $2.99
Nature Made Vitamins are BOGO this week. Use Feb & March Video Value coupons along with $3 and $4 MFQ's from All You Magazine (Feb/March) for a sweet deal. These qualify for the Healthy Heart buy $30+, get $10 +UP promo.
Buy $25+ of Johnson & Johnson Skin Care or Neutrogena Costmetics and get a $10 +UP Reward. There are $3 Neutragena MFQ's in All You Magazine, Feb 2011 that could make a sweet deal.
Scenario #1:
$5.99 Afrin
$1.00 Nivea Lip
$1.00 Nivea Lip
$1.00 Lays Stax
$1 Halls Cough Drops, 30 ct
$1 BodiHeat Patches, 3-4 ct
-$2/10 RAQ
-$2/2 Nivea MFQ HERE
-$2 Afrin Feb Video Values Coupon
-$2 Afrin MFQ HERE
-$0.50 Halls MFQ HERE or (All You Mag, Feb or Mar)
-$0.50 Halls March Video Values coupon
= $1.99 + tax
(And get back $4 +UP Reward == $2 profit!)
Scenario #2:
$6.99 Charmin Ultra, 12 double rolls
$1.00 Nivea
$1.00 Nivea
$1.00 Lays Stax
$1.00 Halls
-$2/10 RAQ
-$1 Charmin MFQ (P&G mailer booklet)
-$2/2 Nivea MFQ HERE
-$0.50 Halls MFQ HERE or (All You Mag, Feb or Mar)
-$0.50 Halls March Video Values coupon
= $4.99 + tax
(And get back $2 +UP Reward == $2.99)
*That comes to $0.25/double roll, which is half the price of Costco!