tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23159889460167767272024-02-19T03:04:08.881-08:00this is just me and my little worldmy little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.comBlogger252125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-11323173538174793192011-05-18T09:01:00.000-07:002011-05-18T09:01:52.290-07:00Target trip...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH5qjx8OWVMIDUNuYjkmK9a_gqcQloGCajafKTE3t15HH_8vE8eBdolopRr57_ZO_vQ3Ovx9p2qrej_h5373snMMzHuimSS4mSwXpUT8q3J_A9Y5kTcOkKzPk-an99oFQNj5hr37JSYRep/s1600/photo-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH5qjx8OWVMIDUNuYjkmK9a_gqcQloGCajafKTE3t15HH_8vE8eBdolopRr57_ZO_vQ3Ovx9p2qrej_h5373snMMzHuimSS4mSwXpUT8q3J_A9Y5kTcOkKzPk-an99oFQNj5hr37JSYRep/s320/photo-2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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OOPS I totally forgot to post this last week!<br />
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Nivea Body was $3.19 (used $3 off coupon on each)<br />
Sally Hansen nail polish 2.04 (used $1 off target coupon and $1 off printable coupon)<br />
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Total OOP: $.87 (most of it was tax)<br />
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Have you found any good deals lately?<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
Angelamy little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-24078791542524734772011-05-18T06:52:00.000-07:002011-05-18T06:54:09.021-07:00Harris Teeter Triples----MY TRIP with LINKY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWpI0Du7RN8KAAMGnn2KeqRgObXZJepbwH-ai4He-8ZDFjjUsDu9s8JvV_t6En3YxiQnp862aUsJqKGtxrCQaEbk_5dHuSEdfgZiJjsY2bWRZaoPJRV5LaQcBizsOy1XjsODIdpNGLXsz1/s1600/photo-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWpI0Du7RN8KAAMGnn2KeqRgObXZJepbwH-ai4He-8ZDFjjUsDu9s8JvV_t6En3YxiQnp862aUsJqKGtxrCQaEbk_5dHuSEdfgZiJjsY2bWRZaoPJRV5LaQcBizsOy1XjsODIdpNGLXsz1/s320/photo-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yay for Triples!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Total retail: $57.47</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Total OOP: $15.87</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Coupon Savings: $35.50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">EVIC savings: $6.10</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did buy blueberries (BOGO so rang up 1/2 price) $2.49</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Eggs $1.79</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bleach $.99</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but everything else had a coupon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How did you do? Post your link below. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Angela</div><br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/links.php?owner=angela312&postid=18May2011&meme=wfw"><img border="0" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/graphic.php?owner=angela312&postid=18May2011&meme=wfw"></a>my little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-65292731789357184432011-05-16T10:26:00.000-07:002011-05-16T10:26:38.220-07:00My Rite-Aid Trip and savings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDNDykjby_3LNUbP4S_7HYrn0Va4E7wzHDRKa4gP30YBgS8Ll2hA1bGBzKfC0EUJNqOEO2u1g_ICvtp9658u-XOU42bNQMFTy3BDBARHR4zGevjphXpyPGooqQdiP5P92hPy0g2lExbT_j/s1600/photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDNDykjby_3LNUbP4S_7HYrn0Va4E7wzHDRKa4gP30YBgS8Ll2hA1bGBzKfC0EUJNqOEO2u1g_ICvtp9658u-XOU42bNQMFTy3BDBARHR4zGevjphXpyPGooqQdiP5P92hPy0g2lExbT_j/s320/photo.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Sorry the picture is so dark.. I am not sure why it came out so dark.<br />
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Transaction #1<br />
Kotex U Tampons (2ea) @2/$7<br />
Kotex U Panty liners (2ea) @2/$7<br />
Kotex U pads (2 ea) @2//$7<br />
Used $1/1 on all of the above.<br />
Total before coupons: $21 (without tax)<br />
Total after coupons: $15 (without tax)<br />
Total OOP including tax: $16.05<br />
Recieved $5 +up reward on next transaction...<br />
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Transaction #2<br />
Kotex tampons (2ea) @2/$7<br />
used $1.50/2 coupon and $5 +up reward from transaction #1<br />
Total before coupon/+up: $7 (before tax)<br />
Total OOP: $.98 ($.35 of that was tax)<br />
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On transaction #2 I received a code on my receipt for me to take a survey and save $3 off my next $15 purchase!<br />
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So Total before coupons and +up rewards: $30.03<br />
Total OOP: $17.03 ($14.03 if you want to count that I got $3 off my next purchase)<br />
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How did you do?<br />
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Angelamy little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-69441288553744861872011-05-16T04:33:00.000-07:002011-05-16T04:33:06.354-07:00Menu Plan Monday 5/15-5/22<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecouponchallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/mpm-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.thecouponchallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/mpm-11.jpg" /></a></div>It's been a while. I've been doing my menu plans, just haven't been diligent about posting. <br />
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Monday: Baked Wacky Mac (like baked ziti but with wacky mac) and a salad and rolls (making 2 freezing 1)<br />
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Tuesday: Lefovers<br />
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Wednesday: Dirty rice and greens (making 2 freezing 1)<br />
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Thursday: leftovers<br />
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Friday: Chicken and rice<br />
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Saturday: Grilled Chicken, grilled baked potato and veggies<br />
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Sunday: Leftovers<br />
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Have a great week everyone. Have you made your meal plan yet?<br />
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Angelamy little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-63961402613401618882011-05-15T19:45:00.000-07:002011-05-15T19:45:30.912-07:00What I saved/made this weekendHave you ever thought about how much money you are saving your family by doing things yourself?<br />
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This crossed my mind today and I like to think of it as money I made my family. I think of it that way because I would do these things regardless and by doing them myself, therefore, I made money :) The way I see it, the more money I save my family, the more money we have to do FUN things. <br />
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This is me putting a price on my time for this weekend.<br />
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Saturday:<br />
Highlights: $85 at LEAST for just foil highlights and a wash.<br />
What I paid: $0 I used the stuff I have, I buy at Sally's and it lasts me a LONG time<br />
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Pedi/Mani: $30 is the least I have seen this combo for and that's on Groupon and Social Living<br />
What I paid: $0 I have everything I need including the razor thing for the dead skin on my heels!<br />
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Rented a Movie from RedBox: $1<br />
What I paid: $0- I had a free code<br />
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Watched 2 new movies we have not seen before $2 at least to rent from Redbox<br />
What I paid $0- got them from the library<br />
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Sunday:<br />
bought a New vase with seashell filler decoration for my living room: $53 at least for the "model" I loved at Pottery Barn<br />
What I paid $2 -$1 for each the vase and filler from Dollar Tree<br />
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Birthday Card, Hats, party favors, and cookie mix and tin to finish off hubbies birthday care package: $10 roughly<br />
What I paid: $5 -dollar tree and outlet store<br />
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Mcdonald's Frozen Strawberry lemonade for K: $2 roughly<br />
What I paid $0- coupon from today's paper<br />
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Not to mention cooking all meals all weekend and the Uncle Ben's rice I got FREE. $2.30 value.. (my coupon was expiring)<br />
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Total I would have paid: roughly $185<br />
What I actually spent this weekend: just under $16<br />
what I saved/made this weekend: $169<br />
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So how much did YOU make this weekend? Our time is Money ladies. <br />
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Oh and later this week I will be waxing myself.. I don't see paying all that money for stuff I can do myself :)<br />
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Have a great Week..<br />
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Angelamy little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-13531647365880374282011-05-15T12:22:00.000-07:002011-05-15T12:53:18.830-07:00Harris Teeter TRIPLES! Wed 5/18 match-ups SO FAR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3WTciH61yzmTnBf99BGS2ZGHtSR-ox_TVRWY9cOQOREN20arPTWI6k9dUsl-4WcDO-ppl2tsXXg0wV6whYFh4foCLmIOY8J_qHXNeTvTbHoQ1OmR9Dx19SCPDmRGVcwSkp509IF7dKGGm/s1600/logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3WTciH61yzmTnBf99BGS2ZGHtSR-ox_TVRWY9cOQOREN20arPTWI6k9dUsl-4WcDO-ppl2tsXXg0wV6whYFh4foCLmIOY8J_qHXNeTvTbHoQ1OmR9Dx19SCPDmRGVcwSkp509IF7dKGGm/s1600/logo.jpg" /></a></div>Starts at 7am Wed 5/18<br />
POLICY:<br />
only 20 coupons per person per day (tracked by EVIC card)<br />
Triple up to $.99 (IE $.75 coupon is worth $2.25!)<br />
Only one coupon per item<br />
Can only use 1 coupon on BOGO items<br />
For more policy info go <a href="http://www.harristeeter.com/promotions/online_coupons/coupon_policy.aspx">HERE</a><br />
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I am not an OFFICIAL match-up blog, however, I did do the work on the coupons I have (Including today's newspaper) under $.99. If you have others please feel free to let me know and I'll add it.<br />
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I haven't confirmed if HT does overages or not*<br />
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Overage*/FREE<br />
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French's Spicy mustard or honey mustard dipping sauce $1.99<br />
$.75/1 (5/15 insert)<br />
= FREE or $.26 overage<br />
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Franks Hot Sauce $1.45<br />
$.50/1 (5/15 insert)<br />
= FREE to $.01 overage<br />
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Kikkoman Soy Sauce $1.45<br />
$.55/1 (5/15 insert)<br />
= FREE to $.20 overage<br />
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French's Worcestershire sauce $1.69<br />
$.75/1 (5/15 insert)<br />
=FREE to up to $.56 overage (I also priced for the next size up at $1.99)<br />
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Band-aid Travel Pack $1<br />
$.50/1 (says ANY neosporin OR Band-aid product travel pack is cheapest- older paper)<br />
= FREE to $.50 overage<br />
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Uncle Ben's Ready Rice $2.25<br />
$/75/1 (coupon I got in the mail along with a FREE one)<br />
FREE!<br />
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UNDER $1<br />
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Ortega Season mix (taco or fajita ect) $.99<br />
$50/2 ortega products<br />
=$.48/2 (older paper insert)<br />
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Heluva Good dip $2.49<br />
$.55/1 (5/15 insert)<br />
= $.84<br />
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Sunsweet D'nior Prunes Dried $2.99<br />
$.75/1 (5/15 insert)<br />
= $.79<br />
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Dole Parfait pineapple&cream or apples & cream $2.79<br />
$.75/1 (5/15 insert)<br />
= $.54<br />
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Frank's REDHOT, sweet chili, Thick, or Wing Sauce $2.99<br />
$.75/1 (5/15 insert)<br />
= $.74<br />
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Zataran's Rice Mix $1.59<br />
$.75/2 (older insert not sure what one)<br />
=$.93/2<br />
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Band-aid butterfly closure (MED) $1.69<br />
$.50/1 neosporin or band-aid product<br />
=.$.19<br />
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OVER $1<br />
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Yoplait Gogurt $2.50<br />
$.75/2 (older instert or ALL YOU I forgot)<br />
=$2.25/2<br />
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DOLE Gel $2.79<br />
$.75/2 (5/15 insert)<br />
=$3.34/2<br />
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SHOUT Stain Remover WIPES $2.69<br />
$.55/1 ANY Shout laundry product<br />
= $1.04<br />
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French's Classic Yellow Mustard $1.99<br />
$.30/1 (5/15 insert)<br />
=$1.09<br />
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Sister Schuberts Rolls (frozen) $3.99<br />
$.75/1 (older insert)<br />
=$2.49<br />
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Totino's Pizza Rolls $2.19<br />
$.40/2 (older insert)<br />
=$3.18/2<br />
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Scott Wipes $2.65<br />
$.75/1 (older insert)<br />
$1.16 ea<br />
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Schick Hydro Shaving gel $3.89<br />
$.75/1 (5/15 insert)<br />
=$1.64 ea<br />
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Nature Valley Granola Thins $3.49<br />
$.75/1 (older insert)<br />
=$1.24 ea<br />
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Those are just the coupons I had under $.99 that weren't ridiculously still expensive. <br />
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Of course the circular isn't out yet. These are based on the prices posted online.<br />
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If you have other match-ups or see I've made a mistake please let me know.<br />
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ALSO after you finish shopping on Wednesday, post a picture and your retail and Out of Pocket (OOP) and don't forget to come by here and post your link. I want to see how everyone did! I'll be posting mine :)<br />
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Happy TRIPLES!<br />
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Angelamy little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-13497330224051771002011-05-10T11:19:00.000-07:002011-05-10T11:19:12.573-07:00BLOOM- Super Doubles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDNHAXcZmpZIJwJOHro1opXPn7o7pe9dLYCh8owCbU2nQel8RjovzVyhlmJf7MnrrjYud5yLFE9Val8RS3T3ycFrKRxkGOhLCV2XUKh2p3RdgzrFvT-Aur-91BfO0j1LDfVScuK68umBt/s1600/IMG_3260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDNHAXcZmpZIJwJOHro1opXPn7o7pe9dLYCh8owCbU2nQel8RjovzVyhlmJf7MnrrjYud5yLFE9Val8RS3T3ycFrKRxkGOhLCV2XUKh2p3RdgzrFvT-Aur-91BfO0j1LDfVScuK68umBt/s320/IMG_3260.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am a couponer, but I am NOT an extreme couponer and I do NOT buy things I don't use with coupons just because they are FREE or CHEAP.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am happy with my recent haul at BLOOM today. Here is what I got:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Whole Bean DD coffee $8.99-$3.00 ($1.50 coupon doubled x2) =$5.99 still pricey but I LOVE this and you can't find it that cheap anywhere!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wacky Mac x2 $1.59 ea $1/2 doubled to $2 = $.59 ea</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Northern White Beans (no coupon but I need them for minestrone soup and beans and cornbread-I have a hambone I need to use) $1.32</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Banana's $.55 lb $1.52</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Green Pepper $.79</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yoplait greek yogurt cups x4 $1 ea $.60/2 (doubled to $1.20/2) $.40 ea did I mention GREEK!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lysol Toilet cleaner x4 $1.50 each $1/2 ($2/2) = $.50 ea roughly</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">FINISH powerball dishwashing stuff $.3.99 $.75/1 (doubled $1.50/1) =$2.49 a bit pricy but cheaper than any other and I NEEDED it. I ran out last night</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">WOOLITE 50oz HE detergent $8.39 used $3/1 = $5.39 pricey but it's WOOLITE!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Greased Lightning multipurpose spray x2 2/$5.00 on sale. Used $1/1 ($2/1)= $.50 each</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Reach Floss $1.49 used $1/1 ($2/1) Looks like<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> I made</span></b> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">$.51 on this one</span></b>. They usually don't give overages but I guess they just rolled it over. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Total before Breeze Card and coupons: $63.05</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Total OOP: $28.21</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Total Saved! $34.84</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How did you do??? Post a link and I'll check it out :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Shopping</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Angela</div>my little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-55024754176124138852011-03-10T09:36:00.000-08:002011-03-10T09:36:36.045-08:00Frugal Use what you have home spa treatment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ftd.com/pics/products/H064_330x370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.ftd.com/pics/products/H064_330x370.jpg" width="285" /></a></div> Saturday is My BIRTHDAY!! I'll be 33 years young!!!<br />
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To celebrate here are some tips I have for treating yourself to a spa weekend at home. Using what you already have at your house! <br />
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Full Spa workup: Facial, Hair treatment and body exfoliant and moisturizing.<br />
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Facials:<br />
<b><i><u>Cucumber astringent:</u></i></b><br />
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1 cucumber- peeled and puree'd<br />
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apply to your face with a cotton pad, rinse with cool water--Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.<br />
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<b><i><u>Oatmeal Exfoliant:</u></i></b><br />
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2 heaping tsp oatmeal -breakup in food processor so it's fine<br />
1 tsp baking soda<br />
lukewarm water<br />
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mix into a paste consistancy-rub onto clean face, gently scrubbing, wash face and pat dry<br />
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<b><i><u>Facial Cleansing Mask (good for oily skin)</u></i></b><br />
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1 pk dry yeast<br />
3 drops lemon juice<br />
1 tsp water<br />
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mix vigorously into paste, pat on face, let sit for 10-15 min, rinse with warm water<br />
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BODY CARE TREATMENTS<br />
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<b><i><u>Creamy Citrus Moisturizer:</u></i></b><br />
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1 egg yolk<br />
2 tbs lemon juice<br />
1 cup olive oil<br />
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wisk together, massage into skin, making sure to get fingers, cuticles, toes, feet--entire body--RELAX let soak in for 10-15 min (can do while you have your mask on!) wipe away and shower.. can refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days<br />
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<b><i><u>Almond Exfoliating Body Scrub:</u></i></b><br />
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1/4 cup sea salt (must be coarse)<br />
1/4 cup baby oil<br />
1/2 tsp almond extract or vanillia, lavendar etc<br />
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mix salt and oil well, stir in extract, use in the shower.<br />
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1 cup brown or white sugar or a mix of both<br />
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Mix and use just like the other scrub, can store in refrigerator in GLASS air tight container for 6 months to a year.<br />
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HAIR CARE:<br />
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2 tsp olive oil<br />
1 tbs lemon juice<br />
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar<br />
1 egg<br />
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2 tsp dried rosemary<br />
2 tsp dried thyme<br />
2/3 cup Boiling Water<br />
2/3 cup cider vinegar<br />
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Place herbs in ceramic bowl, pour boiling water over, seep covered 15-20 min, strain liquid into a 10 oz bottle, add vinegar-shake-store in cool, dark place<br />
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after shampooing, rinse hair, massage mixture into scalp. Between shampooings, massage into scalp at bed time.<br />
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There you have it.. a frugal spa weekend at home!!!<br />
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I do not credit myself with coming up with these recipes. I had help.. :)<br />
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"Homemade-how to make hundreds of everyday products fast, fresh and more naturally" by Reader's Digest.<br />
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I checked this book out at the library and LOVE it.. You name it, it's in there.<br />
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Have a great weekend.. Happy Birthday to ME :)<br />
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~Angela<br />
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ps don't forget to let me know you want one of my "Support Troops and Families" magnets!!!<br />
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Buildasign offers these Welcome home banners for FREE, to get yours go <a href="http://www.buildasign.com/custombanners">HERE</a> they have many designs to choose from and you can customize with names and photos even! OR you can customize a banner for your business or anything you may need a banner for. Design your own or choose from the designs they offer, <a href="http://www.buildasign.com/custombanners">Check out all of the banners they offer</a>.<br />
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Megan, also gave me the opportunity to choose anything they offer and customize it for myself and YOU my readers. I chose <a href="http://www.buildasign.com/MagneticSigns">Bumper Magnets</a> I prefer these to bumper stickers because you can remove them no problem. Here is the Bumper Magnet I designed.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I absolutely LOVE my bumper magnets they turned out great! If you want one of my bumper magnets just leave me a comment make sure to include your email. I will not use your email for anything other than to contact you for this giveaway. Also when you leave your email use the following format so you won't be spammed. afr_kar at yahoo dot com or afr_kar (@) yahoo (.) com either works.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have 18 bumper magnets to give away (I have 20 but I am keeping one and a giving one to a family member). If I have more than 18 people that enter I will chose randomly using a random counter online.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.buildasign.com/">Buildasign.com</a> offers many more products than the banners and bumper magnets, they offer signs, window clings, bumper stickers, license plates and so much more, ALL customizable, you can use your own design or chose from one of the many they offer. If you need help one of the employees with help you design something. Great for Birthdays, grand openings, yard sales, promoting your blog or business and so much more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Join me in supporting our troops and families by getting one of my bumper magnets for FREE..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">again just leave me a comment and make sure to include your email so I can contact you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have a great day</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~Angela</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>my little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-56229629727662945842011-03-08T12:34:00.000-08:002011-03-08T12:34:32.497-08:00FREE 8x10 canvas from the Canvas People..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQDmcsvLM0anKKNtigy2sGqN2ecO5ZGiKDT69N7L3v70_tuD_TUo0CTa6gJNocgbrR4_z9helTe86l0EasCJUhLEGI8DWwjGg5981E9702T9Mf1p9V6DI_8QEsnxsW5TNBhm3jpvbA7Jr/s1600/header-logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQDmcsvLM0anKKNtigy2sGqN2ecO5ZGiKDT69N7L3v70_tuD_TUo0CTa6gJNocgbrR4_z9helTe86l0EasCJUhLEGI8DWwjGg5981E9702T9Mf1p9V6DI_8QEsnxsW5TNBhm3jpvbA7Jr/s1600/header-logo.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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The Canvas People are having a promotion right now. You can get a FREE 8X10 canvas (pay shipping) or $55 off of any size! You can also get other canvases on your order 50% off. <br />
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Deal idea:<br />
Get your first 8x10-FREE ($14.95 shipping)-Check out- I got a cute picture we took this winter, it will either go in my daughters room or in one of the bathrooms.. it's a snow heart on a tree in our yard.<br />
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Go back to the website, do the same thing for the 8X10, at checkout use PROMO CODE: FAMILY55, get $55 off your order.. pay ($14.95) shipping. This one is a picture of K playing guitar for my parents for Christmas.<br />
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There you have it 2 quality canvases (all be it small but great for mothers day, christmas, etc for bathrooms or kids rooms or in a collage), for less than $30 out of pocket (for shipping).<br />
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I am thinking about going back and doing another picture I took that turned out great.. I think I will want that on a bigger canvas though so I'll wait.. <br />
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Enjoy<br />
Angelamy little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-86791111830750024292011-03-06T15:29:00.000-08:002011-03-06T15:29:42.226-08:00Menu Plan Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecouponchallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/mpm-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="http://www.thecouponchallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/mpm-11.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I'll admit I am not very organized this week. I am going to just throw together stuff I have and use up leftovers. My Birthday is Saturday and Hubby will be home late Friday YIPPEE! (all be it short lived before he deploys *SAD FACE)<br />
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Monday: Pasta with red sauce (maybe meatballs if I feel like making them) and garlic bread with fresh baked bread and salad<br />
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Tuesday: Leftover pasta and garlic bread and salad<br />
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Wednesday: Leftover Pasta E Figioli<br />
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Thursday: Pork Chops, rice, veggie or salad<br />
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Friday: Leftovers if we have them or Sandwiches or home made pizza<br />
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Saturday: SUSHI going out for my birthday<br />
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Sunday: Grill something, brats, hotdogs, burgers, steaks, whatever hubby is in the mood for... or kabobs :)<br />
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Have a great week.. PS Don't forget to "Spring Forward" before you go to bed Saturday (MY BIRTHDAY).. so not fair that my birthday is cut an hour short... lolmy little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-12819036281754890372011-03-06T15:17:00.000-08:002011-03-06T15:17:39.722-08:00FREE beauty bag with $25 worth of products and coupons in it From Target<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.militarywivessaving.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Target.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.militarywivessaving.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Target.png" /></a></div><br />
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HURRY go <a href="http://www.militarywivessaving.com/2011/03/hot-free-beauty-bag-filled-with-samples-coupons-from-target/">HERE</a> while supplies last. Thank <a href="http://www.militarywivessaving.com/">Michelle at Military Wives Savings</a> for the heads up!<br />
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~Angelamy little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-81476607025185875582011-03-06T05:03:00.000-08:002011-03-06T05:03:04.347-08:00Gardening on a budget and practically FREE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFsmmYOGCn47PltmXUQbX8rjiUaTBxrRNiXX7vEPszYySIh5GyUELoSkamHF5fsamYVZP-48Bq5_rWODJ1OSsimc6TsEPopr_2lm2jFjngsAj8tvpThVWYHNESBvZzoaCvAnKtpj4DiK00/s1600/007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFsmmYOGCn47PltmXUQbX8rjiUaTBxrRNiXX7vEPszYySIh5GyUELoSkamHF5fsamYVZP-48Bq5_rWODJ1OSsimc6TsEPopr_2lm2jFjngsAj8tvpThVWYHNESBvZzoaCvAnKtpj4DiK00/s320/007.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Gardening can be expensive, however, if you are willing to be patient you can save a LOT of money by joining a local Plant Swap/Exchange. These are groups of people that get together at least once a year and bring what they have to swap ( say you grow Basil and you have a LOT of it and maybe some extra bulbs leftover) You can in turn take home for FREE some flowers/plants of your choosing for your yard or house. Some also support local Charities and if you bring some items for the charity you still get to choose items you want even if you have nothing to bring to exchange!<br />
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If you keep up with the message boards on some of the sites you may find,you may even find that some people are just giving away some items and wanting/asking nothing in return. Plant and flower lovers would rather give away ones they can not use as opposed to throwing them out and letting them die!!<br />
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I found a local flower swap/exchange message board through a google search. Just search Plant Swap (an your area). <br />
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ALSO If you live in my area-Southeast Virginia- and would like to participate in a plant swap with me leave me a comment and your email and I'll contact you!<br />
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*note* I have even seen people giving away plants/flowers on craigslist. However, please be cautious using websites like this..<br />
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Have patience and grow your garden over time for FREE or almost FREE!<br />
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~Angelamy little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-63976314414261445972011-03-04T05:34:00.000-08:002011-03-04T05:34:50.467-08:00FREE Chick-Fil-A Waffle Fries TODAY ONLY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7m8z4IxFq5rYm5U6Tt0Dctm_D0USWSx_EzrVCV3-0pI8g1XUMasl82P-oSmqEKu5-p2_ETJkKWPlV-_ZTMTz8HsgnRIjHDqusKrWFhMuTBQc7N79vBs4lZMfG9WGz6E0tStLrg_eB7Z5G/s1600/frygraffic.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7m8z4IxFq5rYm5U6Tt0Dctm_D0USWSx_EzrVCV3-0pI8g1XUMasl82P-oSmqEKu5-p2_ETJkKWPlV-_ZTMTz8HsgnRIjHDqusKrWFhMuTBQc7N79vBs4lZMfG9WGz6E0tStLrg_eB7Z5G/s320/frygraffic.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</span>my little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-87478170925547999532011-03-02T11:27:00.000-08:002011-03-02T11:27:50.610-08:002 american troops killed at Frankfurt Airport--pray with meFor details you can check out any news website. CNN has a good video you can watch.<br />
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I am writing this post not to give details but to ask for my readers to pray for and keep the family members of those troops in your thoughts. As well as all of the other troops, that are in that area and/or going to that area for any reason. <br />
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We sometimes lose sign of the troops in the "friendly" nations and concentrate on the ones "deployed". Lets take this time to think and pray about our troops everywhere.<br />
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Thank you for Supporting our troops and their families.<br />
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Angelamy little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-18194145841906056182011-03-02T08:31:00.000-08:002011-03-02T08:31:34.292-08:00Busy days...Spring is on the brink--make your own greenhouseI have been so busy lately. Spring brings new things:<br />
-Longer days<br />
-more sun shine<br />
-ALLERGIES<br />
-time to plants<br />
-Spring cleaning<br />
the list can go on and on and on.<br />
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Lets start with Allergies.<br />
K has had an awful cough going on 2 weeks. I took her to the doctor Monday. She took one look at her and said "she has allergies". She could tell by her eyes. I don't have allergies so I don't know this stuff. She was also running a low grade fever. However, the doctor is treating the allergies for now and if her fever spikes or the cough gets worse of not better, we need to go back. <br />
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Last night was the first night in 3 nights that BOTH of us have been able to get a full nights sleep! YAY for SLEEP!<br />
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Have you started your garden?<br />
I have since I do a container garden (plant everything in pots) and I am starting from seeds this year, I have already planted. I just transplanted the other day :)<br />
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You will need the bottom of an egg container (I used a 1 dozen one and the cardboard one instead of the Styrofoam one)<br />
Starter soil (or peat) I got a bag at walmart for $2 (I will last you a long time)<br />
Seeds<br />
Plastic sealable storage bag<br />
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Fill each of the "egg holders" with the peat-starter soil<br />
Add 3-4 seeds in each and barely cover up (I used an old christmas card cut up to label what seeds where where)<br />
water well but not flooding the seeds (this is best done with a spray bottle)<br />
Put inside a plastic storage bag, seal.<br />
Put it in the sun during the day and leave it alone.<br />
No more watering or anything, the condensation is all it needs.<br />
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Transplant when you have 3-4 good leaves on the seedlings, make sure to water well when you transplant.<br />
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Here is my current one-- I just transplanted my seedlings from my first batch and I am growing more. :)<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
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Angelamy little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-67976081038400847812011-02-21T09:43:00.000-08:002011-02-21T09:50:56.614-08:00Frugal meals and charityI am always looking for ways to stretch our dollar for my family. I also have a giving heart. I currently give to our local SPCA-BTW we went this morning and I was so teary eyed seeing all those babies that need homes!- Hopefully the dog we fell in love with is being adopted today FINGERS CROSSED! His name is Shiloh and he is a Pyranise mix.. That dog weights more than I DO! lol..<br />
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Anyway, here are some of my tips and a couple recipes for frugal meals for your family.<br />
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I like to cook a few batches of items about once a month and freeze them. This offers us a meal when I am too tired to cook, or just don't feel like it, or we have something planned and I won't have time to be in the kitchen cooking. Most of these I take from the freezer straight to the oven, (I preheat with the dish in there so it slowly warms and less likely to break), preheat to 350 and cook for 1.5 hrs.. just stick it in and forget it until the timer goes off.<br />
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The meal I did this week is <b>Shepherd's Pie</b> = 2-3 meals for a family of 4 (more for my family)<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
5lbs potatoes ($2.50)<br />
1/2 onion ($.25 roughly)<br />
1 pd ground meat/turkey ($3.50)<br />
1 can or package of frozen green beans ($.65 for can $1 for frozen bag)<br />
15 oz can of crushed tomatoes ($.98)<br />
$7.88 (if canned veggies are used) $8.23 if frozen<br />
<b><i>roughly $3.94 per meal (if you only get 2 meals out of this) less if you get more meals.</i></b><br />
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Boil whole potatoes in large stock pan until fork tender (you can use instant if you prefer)-mash in mixer using milk and butter like normal.<br />
while potatoes are boiling soften onion in a sauce pan, add ground meat, cook until browned, drain.<br />
add crushed tomatoes stir together, let simmer for about 10 minutes, remove from heat.<br />
Mean while, cook green beans according to package directions.<br />
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once everything is done, layer in a casserole dish that is sprayed with cooking spray:<br />
Meat mixture<br />
Potatoes<br />
greenbeans<br />
top off with potatoes<br />
Freeze<br />
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If you want when you cook it you can add some shredded cheese to the top before you put it in the oven.<br />
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<b>Pasta Sauce </b>enough for 1-2 lbs of pasta- 2-3 serving for a family of 4.<br />
<b>Pizza Sauce </b>enough for 4-6 medium to large pizza crusts (more if you like less sauce on your pizza)<br />
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Large Can crushed, whole, or diced tomatoes- doesn't matter which ones. Crushed are fastest, if you use the others you will need to use the food processor to crush them. But I use what is cheapest. ($1.10)<br />
1 tbsp dried basil<br />
1 tbsp Dried oregano<br />
1 tsp dried parsley<br />
(you can use fresh if you have it use slightly less since it's more flavorful fresh) (Free because you most likely have in your house) $0.00<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1 cloves of garlic minced ($.25)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1/2 onion ($.25)</div>Olive oil $0.00 -you probably have already as well<br />
salt/pepper<br />
----1 tsp of sugar if you are making pizza sauce (brown or white) unless you like your pasta sauce sweet. $0.00<br />
<b><i>Total: $1.60 for the can of tomatoes, garlic and onion if you have everything else on hand!</i></b><br />
<b><i>$.53 for pasta sauce per serving (freeze what you don't use)</i></b><br />
<b><i>$. 40-$.26 per serving for pizza sauce (freeze what you don't use)</i></b><br />
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cook onion and garlic in olive oil until tender<br />
Mix in the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 30 min - 3 hours (the longer the more tasteful)<br />
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You can make a few batches of this and/or double/triple the recipe to freeze so you can have ready, or can them if you can stuff. This make is cheaper and healthier than store bought and just as fast!<br />
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I also bake my own bread and freeze it as well. I'll post more about that at another time.<br />
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<b><u>GIVING TO CHARITY on a budget</u></b><br />
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Our favorite Charity to give too, is the SPCA. We are animal lovers!<br />
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I chose to give food rather than monetary donations. How I do this is with coupons and sales. I combine the 2 when I can and get free/cheap dog and cat food and cat litter.<br />
Today we just dropped off 3 bags of Hills Science Diet food we got $1.41 a bag (regular $9.99-$11.99)! Petsmart had a sale and Hills Science Diet website had coupons! It can be done you just have to do your research.<br />
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If you have frugal meals you want to share or how you score deals for your local charity please let me know. I am always looking for more ideas!<br />
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Have a great Week<br />
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~Angela<br />
The same can be done to donate to a local food bank.<br />
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my little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-79855836853850873512011-02-21T08:59:00.000-08:002011-02-21T08:59:03.164-08:00Menu Plan Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecouponchallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/mpm-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.thecouponchallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/mpm-11.jpg" /></a></div><br />
I have had a busy morning. But here is my menu plan for the week. We have a busy week and it's just me and K still sooo..<br />
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Monday: Pasta Carbonara (I made the bacon already when I made breakfast this morning)<br />
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Tuesday: Leftover Pasta Carbonara<br />
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Wed. Shepherds Pie (I made 3 batches of this, this morning and put in the freezer)<br />
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Thurs. Leftover Shepherds Pie<br />
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Friday: Pasta with red sauce (using the rest of the sauce from the Shepherds pie)<br />
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Saturday: Leftover Pasta with red sauce<br />
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Sunday: any leftovers we may have or soup and sandwiches<br />
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Have a great week!<br />
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`Angelamy little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-67042134139771302712011-02-18T15:24:00.000-08:002011-02-18T15:24:14.829-08:00Free Family Activity this weekendWatch your back yard for at least 15 minutes today - Monday and record the birds you see. This gets a real time snapshot of where the birds are currently in the country. Fun for all ages and Free.<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc">Here</a> for more information.<br />
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Have Fun!!!!<br />
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Angelamy little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-29078975564600127902011-02-14T04:45:00.000-08:002011-02-14T04:45:26.152-08:00Menu Plan Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecouponchallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/mpm-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.thecouponchallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/mpm-11.jpg" /></a></div>It's just me and K this week, so not much planning need be done.. Since we eat about the same amount :) we are going to have leftovers like crazy!<br />
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Monday: Leftover Tuna Steaks, Mashed potatoes and Mustard Greens (our Valentines day dinner from Yesterday)<br />
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Tuesday: Leftover Tuna Steaks or Smoked Chicken, mashed Potatoes and Mustard Greens<br />
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Wednesday: Pasta Bolognese and salad or greens if there are still some<br />
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Thursday: Leftover pasta<br />
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Friday: Brinner (breakfast for dinner) if there aren't any pasta leftovers<br />
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Saturday: Soup (I made stock from the chicken carcass from Saturday) and sandwiches<br />
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Sunday: Pasta Carbonara<br />
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Have a good week :)my little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-42044396493481557512011-02-01T10:32:00.000-08:002011-02-01T10:32:37.906-08:00BLOOM super doubles and Farm Fresh cereal deal before it's gone!I went shopping early this week since BLOOM had super doubles and I wanted to get the cereal deal at FF again.. and I needed some snacks for SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!!! :)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I know the picture isn't great quality but I can NOT find my camera and had to use my cell phone.. ugg</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Produce</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Clementines -$1.99</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Apples: $1.99</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bananas:$1.41</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lettuce: $.85 ea</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Coffee Mate x3 $.50 each after coupon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kotex tampons x2 $.39 ea ($1.50 coupon for 2 doubled)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kotex panty liners x2 $.39 ea ($1.50 coupon for 2 doubled)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lubriderm lotion $.79 after coupon ($1.50 doubled)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tums $.99 after coupon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Marrow Bone dog treats $1.50 after coupon </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I got a few more great deals but can't think of them now.. the receipt is hard to understand lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Total before coupons: $93.64</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Total OOP: $46.42</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">total saved: $47.22</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am SOOO Happy!!!!!! This is the best I think I've EVER done!!! LOVE SUPER DOUBLES!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">OK and here is Farm Fresh</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They still had the cereal deal, and I used the get a free single serving MILK coupon when you buy 1/2 gal or gallon of milk.. They still had grapes, cucumbers and bell peppers on sale!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Total before coupons: $42.92</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Total OOP: $35.60</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Total Saved: $7.30</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">not as good as BLOOM but it's Tuesday and FF only doubles up to $.99 :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Angela</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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So I was only going to get some produce and the great deals on cereal and the oatmeal OOOPS :)<br />
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Total OOP: $53.12<br />
Total Saves: $19.20<br />
27% savings<br />
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I think I did well even thought I got a few extras.. awesome deals I scored with coupons<br />
Cereal $.65 a box combined store promo and coupons<br />
Tortillas $.19 coupon<br />
Salsa snackers $1 coupon<br />
Oatmeal $1 coupon<br />
skippy peanut butter $1 each (store promo)<br />
Suave body soap $1 each (store promo)<br />
the grapes were $1.48 a pd cheapest in a long time!<br />
cabbage was $.48lb so I need to find a recipe! :)<br />
Fruit cups 2/$5 I had a coupon for $.75 ($1.50 doubled) so I got 2 pkg for $3.50<br />
Dole fruit jar $2.95 (-$1.50 coupon-$.75 doubled) = $1.45<br />
Ball Park Turkey hotdogs $1 after coupon<br />
Celestial Camomile tea $1.79 after coupons (normally $3.79)<br />
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I also bought lentils so I need for find a recipe for those as well :)<br />
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How did you do?<br />
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~Angelamy little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-33807438242487115052011-01-24T04:36:00.000-08:002011-01-24T04:36:32.283-08:00Menu Plan Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecouponchallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mpm-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.thecouponchallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mpm-11.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Monday: Hamburger (turkeyburger) Pizza (homemade)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tuesday: Stuffed Chicken breasts (stuffed with dill cheese and bacon), green beans and either rice or mac and cheese</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thursday: Pork Chops, twice backed potatoes, veggie (didn't have last week)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sunday: (Drill weekend for me) so Sandwiches or leftovers unless hubby cooks :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>my little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-86621225272754820472011-01-19T07:46:00.001-08:002011-01-19T07:46:28.971-08:00Wordless Wednesday- Happy Birthday to my mom-circa 1969/70<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLC9qJwMqr_2SY1y-hWrOjoqInD2gH_LqJCdetQSy0P4bAdhadW522h_OxC3sMvEI6M8Sy2l78MGJzPCUmsgMffWUdwgfQOTdlEcLvMEpbCWRk3T1HapMqiJhvFO7IVaec9cXN8itwQWoW/s1600/mom+1969%253A70.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLC9qJwMqr_2SY1y-hWrOjoqInD2gH_LqJCdetQSy0P4bAdhadW522h_OxC3sMvEI6M8Sy2l78MGJzPCUmsgMffWUdwgfQOTdlEcLvMEpbCWRk3T1HapMqiJhvFO7IVaec9cXN8itwQWoW/s320/mom+1969%253A70.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>my little worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843056521040269337noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315988946016776727.post-47563883213905879352011-01-19T07:32:00.001-08:002011-01-19T07:34:01.311-08:0050% off Amazon gift card $10 for $20 gift cardAWESOME... Perfect for gifts or books.. anything.. who doesn't love Amazon and today only 50% off..<br />
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