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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Thrifty Tips for March 22, 2012

LET'S MAKE SOMETHING


One of my favorite money saving treats is homemade granola bars.  I specifically am fond of the chewy variety.  I am going to share a recipe with you that is VERY simple and very easy to modify.  Check it out.




INGREDIENTS:


4 1/2 Cups of Rolled Oats
1 Cup of All Purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
2/3 Cup Butter Softened
1/2 Cup of Honey
1/3 Cup of Brown Sugar
1 Cup of Dried Cranberries
1 Cup of Cinnamon Apple Sauce
1 Cup of Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips


The cranberries, raisins, chips and apple sauce are my add ins.  You can really do just about anything you want.

DIRECTIONS


Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 inch pan (I used a smaller glass pan for this batch because I wanted to make them thicker).  Also instead of grease I often use a piece of parchment paper.  It allows everything to lift off nicely.


Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, honey, butter, oats and vanilla into a large bowl and mix together.



Mix ingredients with large spoon until well blended.





Once well blended add applesauce and again mix well.




Once apple sauce is mixed in add your other dried fruits, nuts or chocolate chips.  I used dried cranberry and semi sweet chocolate chips.




Mix last ingredients well and then add to pan pressing down the mixture evenly.



Bake at 325 for 10 minutes and then remove from oven and firmly press the mixture down again with a spatula before putting back in the oven for 15 minutes.  




Let set for 10 minutes or more to cool.  Once cooled, slice and enjoy.  





These bars make a great snack, quick breakfast, and fabulous alternative to store-bought granola bars.  They also freeze easily and taste just as good once thawed out.  The best part is really you can add whatever you have on hand.  I have used canned pumpkin, pecans and chocolate chips.  You can throw in cereal, trail mix and more.  Really it is all up to your own imagination.  I hope you like it.  :)






GREAT WEBSITE


Look for some amazing deals on name brand clothes, shoes, accessories and more?  Check out 6pm.com.  I seriously love this place.  My husband picked up some awesome snow boots this week at a huge discount.  They still have an amazing boot sale going on.  I'll be honest, it has taken me a lot of wil power to not grab a pair.  I have literally browsed, picked out a pair, put them in my shopping bag and then chickened out, because I am saving up for a weekend of shopping madness at Goodwill!   Oh PS...you can shop at 6pm and go through Ebates for cash back!  Also 6pm.com has FREE SHIPPING!  Ready to shop now?  They have a jacket sale right now for $50 or less!


LINK:  6pm.com






FREEBIES


Friday, March 23rd Coffee-Mate will be offering a free bottle of Coffee-Mate to the first 200,000 requests.  Request time begins 9:00 am PST.


LINK:  Free Coffee-Mate


Quaker Oatmeal Squares are available for sample via Facebook again.  If you haven't picked yours up, you should stop by right away.  There is no telling how long this freebie will last.


LINK:  Quaker Oatmeal Squares


Costco members can sign up for a free sample of Crest Pro Health Rinse of course while supplies last.


LINK:  Crest Pro Health Rinse


While supplies last sign up for a free sample of Purex.  All you need to do is watch the briefest of videos and then the link will appear.  You are also given the option to get a 75 cent coupon instead of the sample.  I'm more than patient enough for a sample.  It is all up to you.  Sign up while supplies last.


LINK:  Purex


If you haven't signed up yet, head over to Tide's Facebook page and sign up for a free sample of Tide Pods while supplies last.


LINK:  Tide Pods







FREE MUSIC DOWNLOADS


You know I just love the opportunity to listen to new music, and I love having a variety of songs to listen to and share which is why I am continuously looking up free music downloads.  Yes, it is totally great to get them free, but it is also a great way to discover a new artist or perhaps a CD you want to hear more of.  Check out these latest offerings.


FreeCCM is at it again with another great lineup of free Christian music downloads.  This week you can freely download "Holes" by Heather Williams.  Plus still available to download are songs from Phillips, Craig & Dean, Jeremy Horn, Todd Agnew, Chandler Roberts, Darlene Zschech, Ashes Remain, Jonny Diaz and The Afters.


LINK:  FreeCCM Free Christian Music Downloads








GROCERIES

SAFEWAY


Safeway Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Value Pack $1.88 lb
Whole Pork Shoulder Blade Roast Bone-in Sold in the bag $1.87 lb
Green  Seedless Grapes 88 cents lb
Francesco  Rinaldi Pasta Sauce 16-24 oz Selected varieties 99 cents (limit 6)
Farmer John Breakfast Sausage Links 8 oz Selected varieties 10/$10
Thomas' English Muffins Buy 1 Get 1 Freer 6 count Selected varieties (save up to $4.29 on two)
2 Liter 7-Up or A&W Selected varieties 99 cents each
Crisp Cucumbers 69 cents each
Green Zucchini or Yellow Squash 99 cents lb
Roma Tomatoes 99 cents lb
Sweet Navel Oranges 99 cents lb
Kiwi Fruit 3/$1.00


BUY 8 GET $50 OFF EACH (Prices listed reflect the 50 cents off)
Ocean Spray Cranberry cocktail  Drink 64 oz Selected varieties $1.79
Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows 10-10.5oz Selected varieties 99 cents
Mezzetta Peppers 16 oz Selected varieties $1.49
Nestle Morsels 10-12 oz Selected varieties $2.49
S&W Stewed or Diced Canned tomatoes 14.5 oz Selected varieties $1.49



ALBERTSONS


Pork Loin Back Ribs Bone-in 1/2 free ($7.99 lb regular retail)
Chicken Split Breast Bone-in Family Pack 99 cents lb
Chicken  Breast Boneless, Skinless $1.99 lb
Tilapia, Swai or Catfish Nuggest Solid Frozen in Family Packs $2.99 lb
Pork Sirloin Chop or Roast Boneless $1.99 lb
7-Up or Coke products 12 oz Select Varieties 4/$10
Cuties Clementine Tangerines 3 lb 2/$4
Rice a Roni or Pasta Roni 3.8-7.2 oz Select Varieties 88 cents each
Campbell's Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup 10.75 oz 2/$1
Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals, Albertsons Apple Juice or Cider 64 oz Select Varieties $1.99
Kraft Handi-Snacks Pudding 4 pk 69 cents 
VO5 Shampoo or Conditioner 15 oz Select Varieties 69 cents
Gatorade Sports Drink 32 oz or Propel fitness Water 24 oz 69 cents Select Varieties Limit 10
Sara Lee White or 100% Whole Wheat Bread 20 oz $1.49
Eggo Waffles 10 ct Select Varieties  2/$4
Shannon's Deli Italian roast Beef, Corned Beef or Beef Pastrami Sliced to Order $5.99 lb
Deli Fresh Mild Cheddar, Colby, Colby Jack, Pepper Jack or Prvolone Cheese Sliced Fresh in the  Deli $5.99 lb
Made Fresh in Store Rotisserie turkey Breast, Jennie O Honey Smoked or Oven Brown Turkey Breast Sliced Fresh for You $5.99 lb


FRY'S


Assorted Pork Loin Chops Moist & Tender, Bone-in, Family Pack $1.47 lb (limit 2)
Fry's Milk Whole Vitamin D, 2%, 1% Lowfat, or Nonfat Gallon $1.57 (limit 2)
Ragu Pasta Sauce Select Varieties 16-26 oz 10/$10
Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna 69 cents
Powerade or Powerade Zero Select Varieties 32 oz 65 cents
Hass Avocados or Mangos 88 cents
Fry's Sandwich Bread Select Varieties 24 oz 10/$10
V8 or V8 V-Fusion Select Varieties 36-46 oz $1.99
Kroger Sour Cream, cottage Cheese or Dip Select Varieties 24 oz $1.99
Blackberries 6 oz 98 cents
Red Bosc, D'Anjou Pears or Gala Apples 88 cents lb
Cara Cara Navels or Minneola Tangelos 88 cents lb
Hot House English cucumbers or Red Bell Peppers 88 cents lb
Broccoli or Cauliflower 88 cents lb


MARCH TO SAVINGS MIX AND MATCH ANY 10 PARTICIPATING PRODUCTS & SAVE $5 (prices reflect discount)
Pepsi soft Drinks Select Varieties 97 cents
Dannon Yogurt Select Varieties 4-6 ct or 32 oz $1.49
Lay's or Doritos Select Varieties 10-11.5 oz $1.99
Vitaminwater Select Varieties20 oz or Smartwater Sportcap 700 ml 50 cents
SunnyD Select Varieties 99 cents
Pringles Super Stack 5.71-6.73 oz 99 cents
Post Cereal Select Varieties 13-25 oz or Kellogg's Cereal, 10-20 oz $1.99
Bryers Ice Cream Select Varieties  48 oz $2.49
Skintimate or Edge shaving Select Varieties  7 oz $1.49
Q-Tips Select Varieties  300-375 $1.99
C&H Granulated Sugar 4 lb bag $2.49
Kettle Brand Potato Chips Gluten Free, Select Varieties  13 oz $1.99
Tombstone or Kroger Self Rising Crust Pizza Select Varieties  17.5-32.7 oz $2.99
Hungry-Man Entree Select Varieties 13.1-17 oz $1.99 each

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Thrifty Tips for March 15th

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LET'S MAKE SOMETHING!!!!

Lately I have been very focused on learning to make items for myself.  I have talked about making my own pizza crust, laundry detergent, fabric softener and today I have another item I wanted to share.  Chocolate syrup.  Chocolate syrup isn't insanely expensive, but it contains all kinds of ingredients that really I would rather avoid.  For example high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup (yep both), water, cocoa, sugar (yes so we have corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, and sugar...what?), less than 2% of potassium sorbate, salt, mono and diglycerides, xanthan gum, polysorbate 60, vanillan and artificial flavor.  I have been told that it is really a great idea to try to stick with foods that have 5 ingredients.  I will not get there right away, but I am definitely taking steps.  So here are the ingredients for chocolate syrup you can make at home:

1 CUP OF UNSWEETENED COCOA
1 CUP OF SUGAR
1 CUP OF WATER
1/4 TEASPOON SALT
3 TEASPOONS VANILLA EXTRACT





DIRECTIONS


Combine 1 Cup of Sugar and 1 Cup of Unsweetened Cocoa into a sauce pan and whisk together to remove cocoa lumps.  





Once whisked together add 1 Cup of Water and 1/4 teaspoon of Salt.  Cook on low.


 Patiently cook and stir.




 Keep on cooking and stirring continuously and let it come to a boil.  



 Keep boiling and allowing the syrup to thicken.




Once thickened take the pan off the heat and let it cool for 45 minutes to an hour.  Once cooled add in the 3 teaspoons of vanilla and mix well.  Now your syrup is ready to be placed in a container.  My son loves ketchup (we use Hunts because they don't use corn syrup) so I held onto one of the old containers just for this.




 Tada!!!!!  Because I am on a diet, I hooked my hubby up with a glass of milk (almond) and the usual shot of chocolate syrup.  He said it tasted exactly like he is used to (he drinks a lot of homemade chocolate milk). 

 I love this recipe, because really if you have unsweetened cocoa, you can make this at any time.  You are saving yourself a lot of icky ingredients, perhaps an unnecessary trip to the store, and really expense, because all in all I have enough to make another batch with the cocoa I have left over. And I know that corn growers and the like say that corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup is safe in moderation, but the stuff is in everything.  So really how are we really supposed to moderate that intake other than to make what we can when we can?






FREEBIES

On March 17th and 18th Burger King is celebrating St. Patrick's Day by offering one order of free value sized fries per customer as well as Heinz...um...green ketchup.  :)  Check out the tasty details below.  As always be sure to check with your Burger King.  It says no purchase necessary and no coupon needed, but you always want to make sure that the restaurant you go to is participating.

LINK:  Burger King French Fries Freebies

While supplies last you can request a free sample of Crespo Olives.  Head over to their survey page, and if you have not tried them before, you can qualify for a free sample.  You can pick up to two samples.  Remember this is while supplies last so don't wait too long!  Myself, I love olives and am always looking for another brand to nosh. 

LINK:  Crespo Olives


FREE ACTIVITIES

Lowe's Build and Grown Clinic has a fabulous activity for the kids on Saturday, March 24th.  The kids can build an art station complete with chalkboard and chalk.  Follow the link to register.  It is VERY cute!

LINK:  Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic

March 24th and 25th enjoy the Arizona Touch Of Class Miniature Horse Show at WestWorld of Scottsdale located at 16601 North Pima Road in Scottsdale.  Seriously, a free miniature horse show?  How could anyone pass up something this free, fun and cute?  Follow the link for all the details.  The fun begins at 8:00 am.


LINK:  Miniature Horse Association 25th Anniversary Touch of Class Miniature Horse Show


Saturday, March 31st take the kids to the Deer Valley Rock Art Center for the Rock Art Expo Free Festival.  The kids can enjoy a mock archeology dig, there will be agave roasting and tasting, tours of the petroglyph trails every 30 minutes, exhibiters, music, and children activities stations.  It is going to be a great day of free fun.  The Deer Valley Rock Art Center is located at 3711 West Deer Valley Road in Phoenix.  Get all the details at the link below:


LINK:  Deer Valley Rock Art Center Rock Art Expo FREE Festival

FREE PROM ATTIRE

Free prom attire will be available to high school students on a first-come, first-serve basis at North Star Youth Partnership's annual Priceless Prom Project.  They have donations of new or nearly new gowns and prom attire from generous individuals in the community.  Dresses, purses, shoes, and jewelry are available as well as some tuxedos and suits for boys.  Here is a list of the free events:

Saturday March 17th and Sunday March 18th at De  Beaux Chevex Salon, located at 320 N. Alarcon Street in Prescott.  Saturday from 10 am until 4:00 pm and Sunday from noon to 3:00 pm.  

Saturday, March 24th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at The  Rock at 655 Talwatha  Drive in Prescott (across from Prescott High School).


Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1st at Catho0lic Charities 3044 North Tani Road in Prescott Valley from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm Saturday and noon until 3:00 pm on Sunday.


No preregistration is necessary for these events.  Any high school student wishing to attend can stop by during the posted hours.  For more information contact Diane DeLong at 928-708-7214.


North  Star,  a program of Catholic Charities is still accepting donations from floral shops, beauty shops for gift cards to be raffled as well as any donations of tuxedo attire.

FREE MUSIC DOWNLOADS


Free CCM has a free download of Phillips, Craig & Dean's "Great, Great, God," as well as songs from Jeremy Horn, Todd Agnew, Chandler Roberts,  Darlene Zschech, Ashes Remain, Jonny Diaz, and The Afters.


LINK:  FreeCCM Free Music Downloads


New Release Tuesday also has a free download of Phillips, Craig & Dean's "Great, Great, God," "Let Go" by Flame featuring DecemberRadio, "You Never Give Up" by Chris Morton, as well as songs by Jeremy Horn, JSon, and Life Church Worship.


LINK:  New Release Tuesday


I mentioned this on our Facebook page yesterday, but for those of you who do not have Facebook or may have missed it, Third Day temporarily is offering a free four song sample of songs from the "Make Your Move Tour."  The songs included are "Children of God," "Surrender," "Make Your Move," and "Trust In Jesus."  Just head over to their website for all the juicy details.


LINK:  Third Day Free Music


Noise Trade is one of my other favorite music stops.  They ask participants to share the music they download with others.  When you download music, you can leave the artist a "tip" for their music and pay what you would like or you can share the music with others to get the word out about the band or artist.  When I picked up my Third Day music, I found that Noise Trade was involved.  I have already picked up music from these artists, but I thought you might like to check out some of the great offerings they have.  Here are just a few:  Jars of Clay Spring Tour Sampler, Jimmy Needham, and OC Supertones.  Lots of great music to discover!


LINK:  Noise Trade

GREAT SALES


Elegant Brides in Prescott Valley is having a huge 1/2 off sale on their Mary's Beloving Collection of ball gowns.  This sale is for in stock only.  This sale will go on through the month of March.


Claire's has an awesome online sale going on right now.  Ten items for $10!  Head over to their website to pick up some awesome deals.  This could be a great way to stock up early on those sweet little stocking stuffers.  Don't laugh, it is never too early to take the edge off of Christmas.


LINK:  Claire's 10 for $10 Sale






GROCERIES

FRY'S


Boneless Pork Loin, Half Loin, Sliced Free (limit 2) $1.97 lb
Foster Farms Chicken Sale Fresh, USDA Grade A 1/1  of Equal or Lesser Value or Like Item Free
Kroger Boneless Corned Beef Brisket Point Cut (limit 2) $1.79 lb
Blue Bell Ice  Cream Select Varieties 64 oz $4.99
Tostitos Tortilla Chips Select Varieties 9-13 oz or Salsa 15.5 oz 2/$5
On The Vine or hot House Tomatoes 88 cents lb
Gala, Fuji, Ambrosia, Granny Smith, Red or Golden Delicious Apples 88 cents lb
Green Cabbage 4lbs for $1.00
Red Potatoes 2/99 cents lb
Green Bell Peppers or Cucumbers 2/99 cents
Yellow or Zucchini Squash 99 cents


MIX AND MATCH ANY 10 PARTICIPATING PRODUCTS AND SAVE $5 INSTANTLY (Price reflects $5 group savings when buying 10 participating items)

Nabisco Snack Crackers or Ritz Crackers Select Varieties 5.5-16 oz $1.98
Lay's Potato Chips or Doritos Select Varieties 10-11.5 oz $1.99
Breyers Ice Cream $2.49
SunnyD Select Varieties 64 oz or  Pringles Super Stack 5.71-6.73 oz 99 cents
Dannon Yogurt Select Varieties 4-6 ct or 32 oz $1.49
Post Cereal Select Varieties 13-25 oz or Kellogs Cereal 10-20 oz $1.99
Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip Select Varieties 22-30 oz $2.49


SAFEWAY


Assorted Pork Loin Chops Bone-in $1.49 lb
Fresh Safeway Drumsticks, Thighs or Leg Quarters Bone-in 99 cents lb
Whole Pork Shoulder Blade Roast Bone-In Sold in Bag $1.187 lb
Nathan's Famous Beef Franks 14 oz Select Varieties1/1 Free Save up to $6.49 on 2
On The Vine Cluster Tomatoes 97 cents lb
Pantry Essentials Milk Gallon, Whole, 2 %, 1 %, Creamy Fat Free or Fat  Free $1.57 limit 2
Safeway Apple Juice 64 oz Select Varieties $1.99
Cantaloupe Melon 2/$3


GREAT FLIER COUPONS (just a few listed here)
Doritos 11-11.5 oz Select Varieties $1.69 (limit 4)
Snyder's Pretzels 9-10 oz Select Varieties $1.69 (limit 4)
Nature Sweet Cherry Tomatoes 10.5 oz container 99 cents (limit 2)
Progressor Healthy Soups 18.5-19 oz Select Varieties $1.39 (limit 6)
Wish-Bone Salad Dressing 16 oz Select Varieties $1.19 (limit 3)
Rice or Pasta Roni Select Varieties 4.3-7.9 oz 89 cents (limit 10)
Mission soft Taco Flour Tortillas 10 ct $1.49

ALBERTSONS


Chuck, Cross Rib or bottom round Roast Boneless 1/1 Free of Equal or Lesser Value (reg $5.99 lb)
Fresh Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast $1.67
Red Ripe Strawberries 3 lb $3.77 (limit 2)
Albertsons Gallon Milk Select Varieties $1.67
Ruffles or Tostitos Chips 8.5-13 oz Select Varieties $1.99 each when you buy 3 (limit one reward)
Swai or Tilapia Fillets Sold Frozen in Family Packs $2.99 lb
Pork Picnic Roast Bone-in $1.49 lb
Pork Spare Ribs Frozen 1/14 Free (reg retail $4.99)
In The Deli - Rotisserie Turkey Breast, Jennie ) Honey Smoked or Oven Brown Turkey Breast or USA Gold Honey or Baked Ham off the bone $5.99 lb
In The Deli -Stella Baby or Natural Swiss, Muenster or Provolone Cheese $5.99 lb
Marie Callender's Fruit or Pot Pies 10 oz Select Varieties 2/$4
Green Cabbage 49 cents lb
Red Potatoes 79 cents lb
Extra large Purple Eggplants 2/$3
Zucchini, Yellow or Grey Squash 99 cents lb

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Thrifty Tips for March 8th

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WEBSITE


I love deals.  I don't love searching for them.  That is why sites like Froomb.com make my day.  Head over to Froomb.com and check out all the great deals.  One of my favorite things to check out is their Amazon deal finder.  You can check out the deals in categories and even percentage off.  It is definitely a great place to stop if you are planning on doing a little online deal hunting.


LINK:  Froomb.com

FREEBIES


I do not know how long this will last so if you are into skateboarding or have a family  member who is, you might want to sign up for this totally free 12 month magazine subscription to TransWorld Skateboarding. This is a free deal from Valuemags.com. 


LINK:  TransWorld Skateboarding Magazine


Rent a movie for free from Redbox today only with the code THANKS2U which is Redbox's way of saying thank you to their patrons for 2 million movies rented.  I don't know about you, but I could definitely go for a free movie.  Head to their Facebook page for details.


LINK:  Redbox Facebook


While supplies last sign up for Lipton Tea & Honey Mango Pineapple To Go sample at the Lipton Facebook page.  I don't know if it is the economy or what, but freebies go lightning fast nowadays.  So don't hesitate.


LINK:  Lipton Tea & Honey Mango Pineapple To Go Sample


Watch a brief video and receive a free sample from CVS of Simple Skincare Moisturizing Facial Wash. 


LINK:  Simple Skincare Sample


Like Gud lotion's Facebook page and sign up for a free sample of their lotion.  As usual, this is while supplies last.  The scents sound amazing.  They have Orange Petalooza, Vanilla Flame, and Floral Cherrynova.


LINK:  Gud Lotion Sample




Walmart.com has free sample of Beneful Baked Delights Dog Snacks.   Sign up while supplies last.
If I had a dog, I would be all over this.  I love to give our pets treats.  For me that basically rounds out to  my two cats and all the birds and bunnies I can take care of in my front and back yard.  :)


LINK:  Purina Beneful Baked Delights Dog Snacks





FREE EBOOKS


I Heart Bloomberg by Melody Carlson (AMAZON) (BARNES & NOBLE) (CHRISTIANBOOK.COM)


The Mockingbird Parables: Transforming Lives through the Power of Story by Matt Litton (AMAZON) (BARNES & NOBLE) (CHRISTIANBOOK.COM)


Soups Cookbook from Gooseberry Patch Classic  Cookbooklets (AMAZON)


30 Delicious Refrigerator Cake Recipes by Lori Burke (AMAZON)


30 Delicious Icebox Cookie Recipes by Lori Burke (AMAZON)


250+ Nutritious and Delicious Recipes for Gluten Free Cooking (Quick, Simple and Delicious Gluten Free Recipes - The Ultimate Gluten Free Cookbook Master Collection! (Vol.1 - Vol.5) by Linda Williams (AMAZON)


Teen Devotionals...For Girls by Shelly Hitz and Heather Hart (AMAZON)


FREE MUSIC DOWNLOADS


Head over to FreeCCM and download Jeremy Horn's "Sons and Daughters" and if you are a praise and worship leader, you might want to check out the teaching video for the song.  Also available are song downloads from Todd Agnew, Chandler Roberts, Darlene Zschech, Ashes Remain, Jonny Diaz, and The Afters.


LINK:  Free Christian Music Downloads


Matthew West is working on his next album which is coming out in the Fall of 2012, and he is asking for your stories.  Yes, he is still getting stories from all over, and for one month will be taking more stories to use in his upcoming album.  You can learn more about what he is doing at Matthew's blog post here.  You can submit your story and get a free download of Matthew's song The Story of Your Life.   Want to enter and get your free download, check out the link below:


LINK:  Share your story and get a free song download


New Release Tuesday has free song downloads from Jeremy Horn, J Son, Life Church Worship, Todd Agnew, Matt Brouwer, and Scott Krippayne.  You do have to be a member, but you will love it.  They have great music news, listening parties, free downloads every week AND fabulous contests!  Plus they don't nag you with spam.


LINK:   Free  Music Downloads at New Release Tuesday


Don't forget to head over to iTickets.com too for their free downloads.  This week you can get music from Andrea Helms and Sarah MacIntosh.


LINK:  Free Music Downloads from iTickets.com











GROCERIES

SAFEWAY


Rancher's Reserve Beef Loin T-Bone Steak Bone-in $4.99 lb
Ranchers Reserve Boneless Beef Top Round London Broil Steak $2.99 lb
Boneless Pork Top Loin Chops $2.99 lb
Chicken Leg Quarters Frozen Sold in a 10 lb bag 75 cents lb
Whole Pork Shoulder Blade Roast Bone-in Sold in Bag $1.87 lb
Beef Loin New York Strip Steak $4.99 lb
Swai Fillets (farm raised previously frozen) $3.99
Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit 69 cent each
Kiwi Fruit 3/$1.00
Sweet Yellow Onions 99 cents lb
Sweet Strawberries 2lb/$3.00
Hass Avocados Imported 88 cents lb
Marie Callender's or Healthy Choice Meals 8.5-19 oz Selected  Varieties (Excludes Steamers) 4/$10
Progresso Rich & Hearty Soup 18.5-19 oz Selected Varieties 2/$3.00
Ruffles Potato Chips 8.5-9.5 oz Selected Varieties Buy 1/1 Free (Save up to $4.29 on two
Barilla Pasta 12-16 oz Selected Varieties 10/$10
Buy 2 Pepsi Product 12 Packs get 2 of equal or lesser value free plus get a free bag of Doritos Totilla Chips 11-11.5 oz (MUST BUY 4 PEPSI 12 PACKS)
Mt Olive Pickles 24 oz Selected Varieties 1/1 free (save up to $3.79 on 2)
Post Honey Bunches of Oats 14.5 oz or Fruity Pebbles 11 oz $1.99

FOUR DAY SALE (Friday through Monday)
Red Delicious, Gala or Fuji Apples 99 cents lb
Lucerne Greek Yogurt 6 oz Selected Varieties 69 cents
Nabisco Oreo or Honey Made Grahams 10.5-16.6 oz $1.99
12 Pack 7-Up (also A&W) Selected Varieties Buy 4 at $2.49 each



FRY'S


New York Stip Steak USDA Choice Bone-in Beef Loin Family Pack $4.88 lb
Kroger Boneless, Skinless chicken Breasts or Tenders Fresh USDA $1.88 lb (limit 4)
Mangos 10/$10
Red Bell Peppers 10/$10
Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag $1.99 each
Roma Tomatoes 88 cents lb
California Cuties 3 lb bag $1.98 each
Ambrosia Apples 88 cents lb
Fry's Sandwich Bread Select Varieties 24 oz 98 cents each
Progresso Soup Select Varieties 4/$5
Marie Callender's or Healthy Choice Entree Select Varieties 9.5-19oz $1.97
Rice A Roni or Pasta Roni 3.8-7.2oz 89 cents each
Michelina's Entree Select Varieties 4-9.5 oz 88 cents each
Coca-Cola or 7Up Soft Drinks Select Varieties 12 pk 12 oz cans 4/$10 (with $25 purchase)
Kroger Butter Select Varieties 16 oz $2.29
Bar S Meat Franks Select Varieties 16 oz 10/$10

ALBERTSONS


Ribeye Steak Bone-in Family Pack or USDA Choice Beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless Any Size Package $4.77 lb
Ground Beef 93% Lean $2.79 lb
Tilapia or Swai Fillet (previously frozen) $2.99 lb
Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers $1 each
Asparagus 99 cents lb


7 up, A&W, Shasta Select Varieties 12 pk 12 oz 4/$10
Doritos Tortilla Chips 9-11.5 oz $1.99
Starkist Chunk Light Tuna 5 oz Select Varieties 69 cents
Chicken of the  Sea Chunk White Tuna 5 oz 10/$10
Broccoli or Cauliflower 99 cents lb
Large Navel Oranges 99 cents lb
Tomatoes on the Vine $1.99 lb


ALBERSTONS FLIER COUPONS

Albertsons Large Eggs 12 ct Grade AA 88 cents (limit 2)
General Mills Cereal 8.9-12.8 oz or Nature Valley or Fiber One Bars 5-6 ct Select Varieties $1.88
Limit 6









Thursday, March 1, 2012

Thrifty Tips for March 1st

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LET'S MAKE SOMETHING

I've talked about making cleaners and whatnot, but I have never really shown how absolutely EASY it is. So let's get on about easy.


Here is everything you will need.


1 - Empty liquid laundry detergent containers.  Save them as you go or ask if any of your friends have any.  


2 - A 5 gallon bucket preferably with lid.  Lowe's has these for a fairly minimal price.  Lids and buckets are sold separately.  It is an initial investment of less than $5.00, but you can use and use and use and use these buckets again and again.


3 - Grater.  I imagine most everyone has a cheese grater.  Nothing fancy.  Hopefully you have one on hand.


4 - Medium size pan that can hold five cups of hot water.


INGREDIENTS


1 bar of Felz Naptha Soap (you can pick this up in the laundry aisle)
1 cup of washing soda (I used Arm & Hammer Super Washing soda you can pick this up in laundry aisle of most stores) NOT BAKING SODA
1/2 cup of Borax


Directions - Use a cheese grater to grate the bar of Fels Naptha into a sauce pan.  Watch your fingers.  My thumb knuckle got a good shred too!  Thankfully I was able to patch it up and not icky up my soap.






Add 5 cups of very hot water and heat the soap on water mixture on low until the soap is completely melted.




Fill a 5 gallon bucket half-way with water and add 1 cup of Arm & Hammer Washing Soda and 1/2 cup of Borax to the water, mix well until dissolved.  Once dissolved add melted soap mixture from sauce pan and stir it up.  Once mixed, cover and set overnight.




The soap will gel up.  It will not be a complete gel, but definitely gel-like.  Take your (clean) liquid detergent containers and fill with a half and half solution of water and your new soap.  This will make 10 gallons of laundry detergent.  Use 5/8 Cup for a top loading machine and 1/4 Cup for a front loading machine.  Be sure to shake up the jug before each use. 

WEBSITE LOVE

I had to share Life...Your Way with you today.  You can get lost here just looking at the great posts, but what I really want you to check out is there amazing printable list.  They have printables for everything!  One of my faves is perfect for keeping your budget in check by keeping waste in check it is the Printable Freezer Cheat Sheet.  Wonder how long the items you freeze will stay good.  Want to know what you can freeze?  This sheet will hook you up!   Follow the link below to get a look at all their free (yes totally free no obligation) printables.


LINK:  Life...Your  Way Printables


Life...Your Way has a finance section called, of course, Finances...Your Way.  Be sure to stop by there too.  You can find some great frugal tips and articles there.  I found a great one by one of my favorite frugal bloggers Northern Cheapskate.  It is titled "8 Common Coupon Mistakes to Avoid."

FREEBIES


While supplies last, sign up for a free sample of Tide Laundry Pods. 


LINK:  Tide Pods


Free Pretzel Day!  Aunt Annie's is my son's favorite pretzel place, and he would tell you himself that the only thing better than an Aunt Annie's pretzel is a free Aunt  Annie's pretzel.  Well, Saturday, March 3rd is Free Pretzel Day at Aunt Annie's.  From 10 am to 3 pm, you can get your free on with a free original or cinnamon sugar pretzel.  I'm on a diet so enjoy one for me.  Follow the link below for details and locations.


LINK:  Free Aunt Annie's Pretzel


While  supplies last get your free sample of Allergease All Natural Allergy Support. 


LINK:  Allergease 


Are you a Costco member?  If so, this is your chance to request a free Fekkai Glossing or Techinician color Care Collection Sample while supplies last.  Fekkai really makes some great products, and this is a fabulous opportunity to try some out.


LINK:  Free Sample Fekkai Glossing or Technician color care


If you haven't ordered it yet, Quaker is still offering Free samples of their Quaker Oatmeal Squares.  This is a facebook offer.  If you missed out last week, get there now!


LINK:  Quaker Oatmeal Squares


Follow this link to get a free printable coupon for GNCs 14 oz Detour Lean Muscle Shake. This coupon is good until March 17th.


LINK:  GNC Detour Lean Muscle Shake

FREE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS


Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic has two great activities coming up this month.  On Saturday, March 10th the kids can make and take Carnival Hoops, and on Saturday, March 24th the kids can make an art station complete with chalkboard and chalk.  Way cute.  Follow the link below to sign up your kiddos.


LINK:  Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic

FREE CHRISTIAN MUSIC DOWNLOADS


FreeCCM has lots of great free Christian music this week including songs from Chandler Roberts, Darlene Zschech, Ashes Remain, Jonny Diaz, The Afters, Building 429 and Skillet.


LINK:  FreeCCM Free Music


New Release Tuesday is offering up free songs from Todd Agnew, Matt Brouwer, Scott Krippayne, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, The Skies Revolt and Rel Paul.  That is a lot of wonderful music. 


LINK:  New Release Tuesday Free Music



FREE EBOOK DOWNLOADS


A Life Restored (Prescott Pioneers #3) by Karen Baney (AMAZON)


Fools Rush In (Weddings By Bella) by Janice Thompson (AMAZON)


Invisible (Ivy Malone Mystery Series #1) by Lorena McCourtney (AMAZON)


Hide In Plain Site by Marta Perry (AMAZON)








GROCERIES

 FRY'S


Progresso Soup Select Varieties 18.5 to 19 oz 4/$5
Foster Farms Whole Fryer Fresh USDA Grade A 77 cents lb (limit 2)
California Navel Oranges or Minneola Tangelos 49 cents lb
Strawberries 16 oz 4/$5
Boneless Chuck Steak or Roast  Buy 1 get 1 of equal or lesser value Free ($5.99 lb)
Kroger Cheese Select Varieties Bar or Shredded 6-8 oz $1.77
Rice A Roni or Pasta Roni Select Varieties 3.8 to 7.2 oz 89 cents lb
Coffee-Mate Coffee Creamer Select Varieties 32 oz $2.99
Thomas' English Muffins or Bagels Select Varieties Buy 1 get 1 of equal or lesser value Free
Bar-S Meat Franks 10/$10 Select Varieties 16 oz
Marie Callender's or Healthy Choice Entree Select Varieties 8.5 to 19 oz $1.97
Farmer John Bacon Select Varieties 12 oz $2.99
Blue Bell Ice Cream 64 oz $4.99
Yoplait Yogurt Select Varieties 4-8 ct or 32 oz $1.99
Betty Crocker Cake Mix Select Varieties 15.2 to 16.2 oz 4/$5
Lara Bar Select Varieties 1.6 to 1.8 oz 10/$10
Braeburn, Cameo or Granny Smith Apples  99 cents lb
Cucumbers or Green Bell Peppers 2/99 cents
Radishes or Green Onions 2/99 cents
Michelina's Entree Select Varieties 4-9.5 oz 88 cents

ALBERTSONS


Petite Sirloin Steak Boneless Regular $8.49 lb, Seasoned $9.49 lb (1/2 free)
Albertsons Gallon Milk $1.57 Select Varieties (limit 2)
Coke 12 pk, 12 oz Select Varieties 4/$10 (when you buy four and $25 purchase - limit 1 reward per transaction)
Red Ripe Strawberries 3 lb $3.99
Sanderson Farms Tray Pack Chicken buy many varieties 1 get 1 free on identical items Price Range $1.99 to $4.99 lb
USDA Choice Beef Chuck, Cross Rib or Bottomo round Roast Boneless, Regular retail $5.99 lb buy 1 get 1 of equal or lesser value free
Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillet Farm Raised $4.99 lb
Large Hass Avocados 88 cents each
Roma Tomatoes 88 cents lb
Yoplait Yogurt 20/$10 (limit 20) Select Varieties 6 oz
Bar S Bacon 12 oz $2.99
Don Pancho Flour or White Corn Tortillas 11-16 oz 10/$10
Albertsons Shredded or  Block Cheese 2 lb Select Varieties $6.99
Fresh Squash Italian, yellow or grey 99 cents lb
Fresh Leaf Lettuce Red, Green or Romaine 99 cents each
Large Navel Oranges 99 cents lb
Thomas' English Muffins 6 count 1/1 free (save $3.99 on two)
Barilla Pasta 12-16oz Select Varieties 4/$5


ALBERTSONS BUY 8 SAVE $4 (price listed reflects discount when buying 8 - limit 2 rewards)
Lean Cuisine Souffer's Red Box Entrees 6-21 oz Select Varieties $1.99
Lay's Potato Chips 10-10.5 oz $1.99
Kraft Dinners or Skillets 10.8 to 15 oz $1.49 (ex. Velveeta Shells & Cheese)
Kraft Salad Dressing 16 oz $1.49
Michelina's Zap'ems Entrees 7.5 oz 49 cents
Kraft Microwavable Velveeta or Macaroni & Cheese 1.9 to 2.39 oz Cups Select Varieties 49 cents
Pert Plus Shampoo 13.5 oz Select Varieties $1.50
Healthy Choice Complete Meals 10.5 to 12.5 oz $1.99
Marie Callender's Dinners 10.25 to 19 oz $1.99
Hawaii's Own Juice 12 oz Select Varieties 99 cents
Arm & Hammer Advance White Toothpaste 4.3 oz $1.50
Spam Luncheon Meat 12 oz Select Varieties $1.99
Dawn Dish Detergent 19-24 oz Select Varieties $2.49


SAFEWAY


*March 2nd to March 5th Spend $75 or more get $10 Reward Coupon to use on next shopping trip through March 11th.
Eating Right Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Sanderson Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.88 lb
Fresh Boneless Pork Sirloin Chops $1.69 lb
Tender Asparagus Imported 99 cents lb
Hot House or Roma Tomatoes 88 cents lb
Pantry Essentials Milk Gallon, Whole, 2%, 1%, Creamy Fat Free or Fat Free $1.57 (limit 2)
Ragu or Francesco Rinaldi Pasta  Sauce 16- 24 oz Select Varieties $1.25
Buy 2 Coca-Cola 12 packs Get 2 of equal or lesser value Free plus 1 Free Bag of The Snack Artist Chips 8.5 to 13 oz Select Varieties (limit one free Snack Artist chips per transaction)
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes 14 oz or cocoa Rice Krispies 16.5 oz Cereal $1.99
Whole Pork Shoulder  Blade Roast Bone-in sold in the bag $1.87 lb
bumble Bee Solid White or Chunk White Tuna 5 oz Select Varieties 4/$5
Mission Tortilla Chips 13 oz 1/1 free SAve up to $2.89 on 2
Tanimura and Antle Wrapped Leaf Lettuce Red, Green or  Romaine Leaf Lettuce 99 cents
Sweet Navel Oranges 99 cents lb


FOUR DAY SALE FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY ONLY
7-Up 12 Pack 12 oz cans 4/$10 Select Varieties must buy 4 (A&W also listed)
Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Bars 8 count Select Varieties $1.99
Safeway Farms 8 lb Bag Navel Oranges $3.99 each
Oscar Mayer Meat Franks Buy 1 Get 1 Free of equal or lesser value 16 oz Select Varieties
Progresso Vegetable Classics Soup 18.5 to 19 oz Select Varieties 99 cents