Save A Lot specials 12/29 - 1/4. Litttle Chute location.

This week's ad is another big paper flyer so I am just going to do the good deals that I see. You can view this ad here. Now if you aren't in the NEW are you may have to change your zip and find your store. Some of your deals may vary.

• 12 Double Roll Charmin Basic Bath Tissue $5.00 $1/1 in 11/28 P&G insert (Ex: 12/31!) or $0.25/1 in 12/26 P&G insert.
• Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.49/lb.
• 73% Lean Ground Beef $1.79/lb.
• Boneless Chuck Roast $2.49/lb. Not rock bottom, but if you need this not a horrible price.
• 16 oz. Carolina  Frozen Ground Turkey $1.00.
• 9.625 oz. Krunchers Kettle Cooked Potato Chips $2.00. $1/1in 9/26 SS insert. Ex: 12/31!
• 3 lbs. Gala or Golden Delicious Apples $1.50.
• 26.5 oz. Del Monte Spaghetti Sauce $0.79.
• 10.1 to 10.42 oz. Tony's Crispy Crust Pizza $0.89. $1/2 here.

Visit Save A Lot's website to see more deals. The deals posted above are local to me, but may not be local to you. :) There are also great printable coupons on their site. Some aren't even specific to Save A Lot. Bring your own bags/boxes to save yourself some $ as Save A Lot charges you for bags, but you can use any of the boxes available for free. Save A Lot accepts cash, check, food stamps, credit and debit cards and WIC.

Coupons! Get your coupons!

Coast Soap
$1/1 here. Search under Personal Care.

Little Caesar's Pizza
BOGO Hot N Ready Pizza here. Sign up required. Valid through today December 28.

Dippin' Dots
$1/1 Medium or Large cup of Dippin' Dots or BOGO Coffee Dippin' Dots product here. Facebook offer.

Athenos Products
$2/2 here. Bricks coupon.

Stonyfield Yogurt
$1/1 quart or $1/1 16 oz. Oikos Greek Yogurt here. Sign up required.

Karo Syrup
FREE bottle when you submit your fave cookie/candy recipe here. Facebook offer. Receive coupon after submitting recipe.

Crispix Cereal
$2/2 here.

Jose Ole
$2/1 here. Facebook offer. Print coupon by December 30 or before coupons are all gone.

Vitamin Water
BOGO Vitamin Water here. Facebook offer.

C&H Sugar Product
$0.50/1 here.

How do you take your coffee?

As you may know by now.....I heart coffee. Probably as much as I like to recycle ha ha. The big debate is do you flavor your coffee?

Some think that you are bold and mature if you take it black. I think it tastes horrible that way, but that is just me. Some think you might as well order some foo foo frappe or cappuccino if you like a lot of cream. I am not here to judge. Sometimes I'm feeling extra strong and light on the cream. Sometimes I want almost a milkshake lol. I have to say most of the time I prefer Hazelnut creamer (I think Coffee-mate is best, but will use another brand in a pinch.) Or during the fall season I LOVE LOVE LOVE Pumpkin Spice. That there is some good stuff.

I have been invited to be a member of the Coffee-mate Brew Crew which is right up my alley. Occasionally I may share your responses with Coffee-mate. This is to better serve you by letting Coffee-mate get to know the real coffee drinker in you. By sharing I just mean that Coffee-Mate may take a peek at your responses here on this here post. So tell  me, how do you take your coffee? Are you brand loyal? Do you like something different in the morning than at night? Do you even like cofee? Ha ha. Anything goes.

Save A Lot specials 12/22 - 12/28. Little Chute, WI location.

• English Chuck Roast $2.29/lb.
• Rib Roast $4.99/lb.
• Family Pack Bone-In Pork Sirloin Roast $1.19/lb. Smaller packs $1.39/lb.
• Family Pack Chicken Thighs $0.99/lb.
• Eckrich Polska Kielbasa $1.50.
• 4.5 oz. Lobster Tail $4.99.
• 5 lb. Fuji/Granny Smith Apples $2.99.
• 3 lb. Mixed Fruit Bag (photo shows apples,oranges and pears, but may differ) $2.99.
• 5 lb. Green Giant Yukon Gold/Klondike Rose Potatoes $2.00.
• 64 oz. Bright & Early Breakfast Drink $0.79.

Visit Save A Lot's website to see more deals. The deals posted above are local to me, but may not be local to you. :) There are also great printable coupons on their site. Some aren't even specific to Save A Lot. Bring your own bags/boxes to save yourself some $ as Save A Lot charges you for bags, but you can use any of the boxes available for free. Save A Lot accepts cash, check, food stamps, credit and debit cards and WIC.

Coupons! Get your coupons!

Lit'l Smokies
$ off here.

Robitussin
$1 off here. Sign up required.

Michaels
20% off anything! Get it here. Valid through 12/24.

Bic Mark It Permanent Markers
$2/1 here. Facebook offer.

Orbit Tropical Remix Gum
BOGO here. Bricks coupon.

Glad Force Flex Garbage Bags
$2/1 here. Bricks coupon.

Wholly Products
$1.50/1 here.

Feeling lucky?

is giving away a Baby Bunch Bouquet. Ends December 23.
 is giving away a Butter Bell Crock. Ends December 27.
is givingaway an Eat Smart Precision Kitchen Scale. Ends December 30.
Tightwad in Utah is giving away a gently used ErgoBaby Carrier. Ends December 22.
A Mommy's Blessings is giving away a Purely Products Healthy Nightlight. Ends December 30. 

Leslie Loves Veggies is giving away a Cricket Friction Free Mini Flat Iron. Ends January 5. Also, a Keurig Mini Plus Brewing System. Ends January 4.

is giving away a photobook from Lulu.com. Ends December 22. Also, a 6-pack of Gatorade 02 Perform from the G Series and a $50 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card. Ends January 2.

Seasonal Sunday: Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce, Carmel Sauce and Butter Toffee!

I have two more delish recipes from the girls over at Our Best Bites. Hot Fudge Sauce and Carmel Sauce aka Buttermilk Sauce. I cannot put into words how tasty these two sauces are. I had a hard time not keeping it all to myself instead of giving it away as Christmas gifts.

Hot Fudge Sauce

Go get it:

14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup butter (I like to cube mine for this recipe)
1/2 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Go make it:

 Pour condensed milk into small saucepan. Add chocolate chips and butter. Melt over medium heat until combined. Stir occasionally. Ta da. That's it!! It is sooo good. Pour into small jars for gifts or eat it all yourself over ice cream on family movie night. Once this cools it will thicken like fudge. You just need to microwave it to get it all melty again. This needs to be refrigerated. If giving as a gift it will keep overnight fine, but after that it needs to stored in the fridge. This recipe made two half pint jars (or one pint).


Carmel Sauce (Buttermilk Sauce)

Go get it:

3/4 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 stick real butter
2 Tbsp. corn syrup
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Go make it:

Combine buttermilk, sugar, butter, corn syrup and baking soda in a large pot. It will get super bubbly so plan ahead with the large pot. Bring those ingredients to boil. Once boiling reduce heat to low (still bubbling, though) for 8-9 minutes. Stir often.

It's ready when it is golden brown in color. Remove from heat and add vanilla. You will want to skim off the foam or if it doesn't bother you just stir it in. Store in the fridge. Makes a great gift too. This recipe made one pint jar.



My last recipe is yum yum to die for. I mean a whole pound of butter....what's not to love?! Am I seeing a diet in 2011? LOL. I found it over at The Pioneer Woman. LOVE everything about Ree.

Lia's Butter Toffee (for the most part)

Go get it:

16 ounces, weight Butter, Melted (4 sticks/cubes)

16 ounces, weight Granulated Sugar
3 ounces, fluid Water
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
16 ounces, weight Chopped Topping: Toasted Nuts, Candy Canes, Sea Salt, Etc.
24 ounces, weight Tempered Dark Chocolate For Coating, Melted

Go make it:

Combine butter, sugar, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until candy thermometer registers 298 degrees. Do not walk away. Keep on stirring. Mine was done before it hit 298. So really watch the color and smell. We don't want a burnt smell. If there is the slightest burnt smell that is how your toffee will taste. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla until well combined.

Pour the mixture onto a silicone baking mat or good parchment paper. Use a heatproof rubber spatula or offset spatula to spread quickly before the toffee sets. Spread t.o your desired thickness. Some like it thin and some like it with quite a bite.

(You can't tell, but this plate is soo cute with lots of snowmen.)

Allow toffee to cool completely. Blot to remove excess oil from the surface if needed (this helps chocolate stick better). Now you can take a few different routes here. You can coat surface with half of the melted chocolate and immediately sprinkle with topping. When chocolate has totally set, carefully flip over (it’s okay if it falls apart a bit) and coat other side with the rest of the chocolate. Sprinkle on topping. Or you can just coat one side and sprinkle with choice of topping. Or candy shop style you can break the toffee into pieces and dip into chocolate. Then roll in finely chopped nuts or sprinkle with other toppings. Store in an airtight container.

Save A Lot specials 12/15 - 12/21. Little Chute location.

• Whole Beef Tenderloin $3.99/lb. Will trim. Tips $4.49/lb.
• 16 oz. Sugardale Bacon $1.99.
• Sugardale Semi Boneless Ham $1.89/lb.
• Family Pack Assorted Pork Chops $1.99/lb.
• Orv's Tasty Toppings Pizzas 6/$10.
• 8 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese $0.89. $1/2 here.
• 15-16 oz. Ritz Crackers $1.79. $1/2 here.
• 1 lb. Mini Carrots $0.79.
• 4 lb. Navel Oranges 2/$5.
• 14-16 oz. Select Varieties Wylwood Canned Vegetables $0.39.

Visit Save A Lot's website to see more deals. The deals posted above are local to me, but may not be local to you. :) There are also great printable coupons on their site. Some aren't even specific to Save A Lot. Bring your own bags/boxes to save yourself some $ as Save A Lot charges you for bags, but you can use any of the boxes available for free. Save A Lot accepts cash, check, food stamps, credit and debit cards and WIC.

Feeling lucky?

I juat noticed this was hanging out as a draft. What the heck?! Well here ya go. Hope none of these are expired before you see them.

is giving away a Britax B-Ready Stroller with Second Seat! Ends December 23.

Winning Sanity is giving away a First Jumper Kids Trampoline. Ends December 26.

is giving away an Organically Grown outfit. Ends December 17 so hurry!

A Mommy's Blessings is giving away a $55 giftcode to CSN Stores. Ends December 29. Also, a pound of Saints Coffee plus mug. Ends December 27.

is giving away a Maclaren Volo Stroller. Ends December 31.

is giving away a Mini Glider by GlideBikes.  Ends December 20. Also, a flamless LED candle by Enjoy Lighting. Ends December 20. Also, a Beef Hickory Sampler Gift Box from Hickory Farms. Ends December 20.

Feeding Four  is giving away a coupon for a free bottle of Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals plus a tee shirt. Ends December 17.

Coupons! Get your coupons!

Triaminic
$2 off here. Look under Health Care.

Silk Soy Milk
$0.55/1 here. Smart Source coupon.

Roman Meal Bread
$1/1 here.

Kraft products
Kraft shred or chunk cheese or Cracker Barrel Cheese
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Maxwell House Coffee
Nabisco Crackers
Baker's Chocolate
Cool Whip
Oscar Mayer Bacon

Skittles or Starburst
$0.50/2 here. Bricks coupon.

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
$1/1 here. Bricks coupon.

Maybelline Dream Mousse Foundation
$2/1 here. Bricks coupon.

100 point Gifts to Grow code!

 

Hurry! Use code MYBABYREGISTRYT to score 100 points for your Pampers Gifts to Grow account.  Don't have one? It is quick and painless to sign up This probably won't last long. Last time I missed out on the big point code like this one. That was even the next day! So don't wait for this one. These are the diapers I use most so it works great for me. You can get point codes off of wipes containers, packages of diapers and around the internet like this one.

FREE cup of Yoplait Yogurt!

Yoplait is giving away one million cups of Yoplait Yogurt. While supplies last. Go get your free cup of Yoplait Yogurt here! Thanks Saving GREEN in the Bay!

Seasonal Sunday: Homemade Marshmallows.

I was so excited to find yet another yumm-o recipe from the girls at Our Best Bites. Today we are making marshmallows. I only sort of like marshmallows that some out of a bag. I'll admit that before this recipe I had never even tried a real marshmallow. If you aren't a marshmallow lover, or even liker, I advise you to try one. And I bet one will turn into two or three depending.

Homemade Marshmallows

Go get it:

3 packets unflavored gelatin

1 C ice water, divided
1 1/2 C sugar
1 C light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 C corn starch
1/4 C powdered sugar (oops not in the picture above)

9 x 13" pan
non stick spray

Go make it:

1. Pour packet of gelatin into stand mixer bowl. The girls advise you don't use a hand mixer unless you carry some sort of insurance on it lol. Add 1/2 cup of your ice water to gelatin. Gently stir to dissolve.

2. Add corn syrup, sugar, other 1/2 cup of ice water, and salt to a small heavy bottom sauce pan. blend ingredients. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until you have reached 245 F. A candy thermometer is real handy here unless you have super powers. And if you don I am making candy with you next year.  Once you hit 245 F remove pan from heat.

3. Pour hot mixture slowly into your bowl containing gelatin. Mix on low. After all the mixture is in the gelatin bowl turn mixer to high. Beat for 12-15 min. This is where a stand mixer comes in handy. Add the vanilla during the last couple of minutes.

4. Prepare pan by spraying with cooking spray. Don't forget to do up the sides. Mix corn starch and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Pour into greased pan. Tap out excess and save.  

5. Once marshmallow mixture is super white and fluffy and gorgeous spoon into prepared pan. Use a greased spatula. Smooth with spatula or the back of a greased spoon. I will be honest, it will put up a fight. See the picture below. That's where I drew the line with my sanity. The bowl did not get scraped clean. Nowhere close lol. Let sit at room temperature for an hour or so. You want a nice dry layer to form. Sprinkle remaining cornstarch/sugar mixture on top (If you have lots left you should save it for later to dust your work space and marshmallows). Then cover in plastic wrap and let sit overnight. These could be ready in less time, but the girls (This is Sara and Kate. I refer to them as 'the girls.' Kind of like my personal chefs. Hee hee) recommend longer is better.

6. Once enough time has passed plop the marshmallow 'sheet' out of the pan onto a Silpat, large cookie sheet or counter. You will notice the bottom is perfect and smooth. You may want to make this the top of your marshmallows. You can either use tiny cute little cookie cutters (not that I would judge if you wanted monster size marshmallow treats....),  sharp knife or a pizza cutter to cut. I settled on a tiny star, snowflake and candy cane cookie cutters and an over sized pizza cutter (no that is not a cookie cutter shape!). The remains I cut up with kitchen shears to keep for myself. The rest will be gifts. Dust cut marshmallows with remaining cornstarch/sugar mixture to prevent sticking together. Store in an airtight container. Will keep for a couple weeks if stored properly.
*Note: If planning on dipping marshmallows in chocolate you may want to only try to tap off excess powder or chocolate will have a hard time sticking. You could always go the drizzle route like Sara did. Just go slow and keep at it. What's not better than a marshmallow dipped in chocolate? Oh my!

Lucky me!

As you may know, I like to enter contests and giveaways. I like to enter giveaways after I put the Punkin in bed and am watching TV. I've been pretty lucky over the last year. Knock on wood. I have been keeping track of what I have won. Since November 25 I won the following:

11/29 Hallmark Recordable The Night Before Christmas Book. ARV $30.

Yay! Are you feeling lucky too? Enter some of the giveaways that I enter by visiting my Feeling Lucky post. Good luck and let me know if you win big.

There has been a loss in the family. Sort of.....

Now before you ask for memorial information don't be too alarmed. The family member I am referring to is my Toshiba Satellite Laptop. Yes, you read that right. My laptop.

My two year old son murdered my computer. It wasn't premeditated, but more of manslaughter. Okay, that sounds really mean. He was being his total two year old self and reorganizing my fridge. What a guy. So as I was deal searching I set my laptop on my couch. I didn't want to shut it as I then have to type in a password blah blah blah. I go put my fridge back together. As I am walking back into the family room I witness the crime go down. He trips over the power cord. Laptop falls to the floor (I could have swore this happened in slow motion). Toddler toddles over laptop stepping on LCD screen. It appeared to melt before my eyes. The whole right side just turned all black and pixely and lack there of.

I stood there in horror. I couldn't really yell at him. I was mostly to blame. This wouldn't have happened to a closed laptop. Oh my poor baby (the laptop). What a short life you lived. I don't really consider it a part of my family, but it sure helped me learn how to save lots of money. So here I sit typing on my hubby's crummy netbook. My fingers are almost cramping from the tight specs. The keys aren't in the same spot and the space bar works when it wants to. I am soo sad. If I want to use a life size pc I need to go down the basement and use the desktop. Ugh! That means when the Punkin is napping or in bed. My hubby uses this netbook during the evening hours while he watches tv.  

Thanks for listening to me vent. I try not to vent so much on this here blog, but this has me down. We don't have money for this, but I am in no rush to buy one now. If I come into some money I'm buying a Kitchen Aid food processor. I'll just search less for deals and maybe not get all the crazy cool coupons that can come and go so fast.

Save A Lot specials 12/8 - 12/14. Little Chute location.

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.59/lb. Great price!
• Family Pack Ground Chuck $1.89/lb. Smaller pack $2.09/lb.
• Family Pack Bone-In Pork Sirloin Roast $1.19/lb. Smaller pack $1.39/lb.
• Family Pack Pork Chops $1.49/lb. Smaller pack $1.69/lb.
• Boneless Ham, $1.99/lb.
• Eckrich Polska Kielbasa 1 lb.package $1.49.
• Wylwood Canned Vegetables $0.39.
• Kellogg's Pop Tarts $1.69.
• 10 lb. Biggin's Baking Potatoes $3.99.
• 3 lb. Yellow Onions $0.99. Great price!
• 3 lb. Tangerines/Grapefruits $1.50.

Visit Save A Lot's website to see more deals. The deals posted above are local to me, but may not be local to you. :) There are also great printable coupons on their site. Some aren't even specific to Save A Lot. Bring your own bags/boxes to save yourself some $ as Save A Lot charges you for bags, but you can use any of the boxes available for free. Save A Lot accepts cash, check, food stamps, credit and debit cards and WIC.

FREE Sample of Seattle's Best Coffee.

I love me some free coffee! Go get your free sample of Seattle's Best Coffee Level 3 here. Thanks Deal Seeking Mom!

Coupons! Get your coupons!

Rhodes DinnerRolls
$1/ here. Bricks coupon.

Hartz Crunch n Clean
$1/1 here for dogs.
$0.50/1 here for cats.

Children's Advil
$1/1 here. Sign up required.

Sudafed
$2/1 Sudafed 24 hour.
$1/1 Sudafed, PE or OM.
$1/1 Children's Sudafed.

Crayola
10 different coupns to print here. Facebook offer.

Hershey's Pot of Gold
$1/1 here. Smart Source coupon.

Mott's Medleys
$1/1 here. Bricks coupon.

Feeling lucky?

is giving away a Glide Bike! Ends December 16.
is giving away a Kaleidoscope To You kaleidoscope! Ends December 7.
 is giving away a Haan MS-30 Steam Cleaner. Ends December 13.Also, an Ergo Performance Carrier plus Organic Infant Insert! Ends December 15.
is giving away 2 boxes of GoGo Squeez Applesauces of your own! Ends December 19.
is giving away a $25 gift certificate for Ruth's Brownies! Ends December 19. Also, a bottle of Skin MD Shielding Lotion. Ends December 19. Also, a Cupcake Cuties kit! Ends December 19.

Seasonal Sunday: To theme or not to theme? That is the question.

We put up one Christmas tree tonight. It's a smaller fake one and I hate that it is fake. It was going to be tossed out by a family member and I just couldn't see that happen so it's mine now. I am not a fake tree person, but that is not what this post is about. :)

Do you theme your tree? I like a theme. I feel like it makes my department store-esque tree better than yours. No, I'm kidding. But, I love taking out ALL of the ornaments and and searching for color coordinating bulbs, bows and other bobbles. I love having people comment on my overly coordinated tree. I feel bad that some think theirs isn't as nice. Just because it's the fun loving mish mash of every family ornament since 1972 instead. I rock those trees too. It's just that I love tedious. The kids prefer those to my anal red/gold, clear/silver/mirrored, green/red, green/white, white/green/red, silver/gold, all gold, all green, etc. etc. LOL. Want to know how anal I could be? I hate that some of my bulbs have silver tops (where you place the hook/hanger) and some are gold. I have to let some things slide....

So tell me, do you theme your tree (okay, I'm going to admit to you that every time I say 'theme your tree' I feel like I should be saying 'pimp your ride' instead. Or tree in this case!)? I can't decide what route I am going to take with our other REAL tree that will go up soon. Am I the only crazy out there that thinks this is a thing? Amuse me. ;)

Piggly Wiggly deals 12/1 - 12/7. Midwest locations.

These prices apply to Piggly Wiggly stores in the Midwest. Your ad may vary. See if your store is included here. Don't forget to print out your Online Exclusive Coupons. This week's coupon (for my area) is for a FREE 26 to 26.5 oz. Hunt's Spaghetti Sauce. You can use this coupon when you spend $10. Since this is a Pig coupon you can stack it with mfr. coupons if applicable. I am also really liking that Piggly Wiggly is participating in the EZ Pic discount program. It's like eco-friendly coupons. No need to clip. No card to load them onto. If you buy the qualifying amount of a product the sale price just rings up at the register. I will try to note when an item is an EZ Pic product.  My Piggly Wiggly (Larry's in Little Chute, WI) accepts IP (Internet Print) coupons up to $2.50 $2.00. They no longer accept any IP coupons that have the word FREE in the title. No BOGO (buy one get one) or just plain FREE coupons. None. Zero. Zilch. Also no % off. These are new rules. Yours may vary.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE SALE

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 AND 5.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE EVENT ON DECEMBER 4, BUT PRICES VALID ON DECEMBER 4 AND 5.

Little Chute

Come and get your picture taken with Santa 12:00 – 2:30
The Good News Choir will be caroling in-store 10:30-12:00
Get ideas for holiday parties & gifts
Many drawings throughout the store
Many demos throughout the store

Kaukauna
Come and get your picture taken with Santa 10:00 - 12:00
Hey Kids! Enter our Coloring Contest!
Get ideas for holiday parties & gifts
Many drawings throughout the store
Many demos throughout the store

Manitowoc
Come and get your picture taken with Santa 10:00 - 2:00
Come & see Mr. Pig!
Hey Kids! Enter our Coloring Contest!
Get ideas for holiday parties & gifts
Many drawings throughout the store
Many demos throughout the store

De Pere
Come and get your picture taken with Santa 10:00 - 1:00
Kid's decorate a cookie FREE 9:00 - 1:00
Hey Kids! Enter our Coloring Contest!
Get ideas for holiday parties & gifts
Many drawings throughout the store
Many demos throughout the store

Specials for December 4 and 5:

- 48 oz. Dean's Ice Cream $2.48.
- 12 oz. Fully Cooked Rosina Meatballs BOGO ($3.99 value).
- Racine Danish Kringle from the bakery $3.88.
- Klement's Roast Beef from the deli $4.99/lb.
- 12 Piece Fried Chicken from the deli $7.88.
- Save 5% on $25, $50 and $100 Piggly Wiggly Gift Cards.
- Tombstone Pizzas 4/$9.88.
- 1 lb. Supreme Choice Cooked Shrimp $4.88 (41-50 count).
- 12 oz. Fresh Express Garden Salad $0.98.
- Pepsi, Mt. Dew, Coke and 7 Up 2 Liters $0.88 when you buy 4. Look for Sierra Mist hang tags (if included)!

Regular sale items below:

Meat/Poultry/Seafood:
- Previously Frozen Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.68/lb.
- Diamond Lean Beef Boneless Top Sirloin Steak $2.98/lb.
- 2.5-lb. Family Pack - Select - Italian Sausage or Klement's Bratwurst  $4.98.

Produce:
- Large Sweet Golden Pineapple $1.98. Not rock bottom, but decent if you need this.
- Local - Wisconsin Empire or Ida Red Apples 3 lb. $1.98.
- Sweet Seedless Clementine 5 lb. $5.98.
- Roma Tomatoes and Green Bell Peppers $0.98/lb.

Dairy/Frozen/Refrigerated:
- 8 to 10.67-oz. - Imitation Cheese - Individually Wrapped Slices or Valu Time Shredded Cheese $0.88.
- 4 to 6-oz.- Excludes Greek Varieties Yoplait Yogurt 10 for $4.88.
- 4-Count - Frozen Bagels Forever $0.88.
- 4.58 to 11.5-oz. Smart Ones Frozen Entrees $1.88. $1/5 here.

Grocery:
- 23.5 to 24-oz. Jar Prego Pasta Sauce $1.28. Limit 4.
- 6-Count - English Muffins or 20-oz. Loaf Sara Lee Classic White or Wheat Bread $1.48.

- Valu Time Hydrogen Peroxide $0.48.

- 9.62 to 13.5-oz. Bag Krunchers, Snyder's Pretzel Pieces or Grande Tortilla Chips 2/$4.88. $1/1 in 9/26 SS.

Don't forget to bring in your green reusable bags for a $0.05 discount per bag! Happy savings!!

Save A Lot specials 12/1 - 12/18.

I will only be doing ad match ups this week as it is a sales flyer that everyone got. Not just my local store. Sale prices valid through December 18 unless otherwise stated by your store. This can be confusing as the meat prices usually aren't valid as long as the rest of the ad, but nowhere does it state this. Just a heads up. You may want to call your store first. See the current sales ad here. Note: You may need to change locations. As I noticed California has different meat specials than we do.

• 14 oz. Hillshire Lit'l Smokies $2.49. $0.75/2 in 11/14 RP (found coupon in Milwaukee Journal)
• 6 double roll Charmin Basic $2.99. $1/1 in 11/28 P&G.
• 7.5 to 9 oz. Cheez-Its $1.79. $1/3 here.
• 14 to 14.7 oz. Kellogg's Pop Tarts $1.69. $1/3 here.
• 33 oz. Hills Bros. Coffee $4.99. $0.75/1 in 10/31 SS.

Visit Save A Lot's website to see more deals. The deals posted above are local to me, but may not be local to you. :) There are also great printable coupons on their site. Some aren't even specific to Save A Lot. Bring your own bags/boxes to save yourself some $ as Save A Lot charges you for bags, but you can use any of the boxes available for free. Save A Lot accepts cash, check, food stamps, credit and debit cards and WIC.

Coupons! Get your coupons!

*Sorry a little late....

Gerber
Buy 2 (4 packs) and get one free here. Bricks coupon.
Buy 2 Gerber Graduates Yogurt Blends get one free here.
$1/3 (2 packs) Gerber NatureSelect 2nd Foods Purees here.
$1/3 Jars Gerber NatureSelect 3rd Foods Purees here.

AMF Bowling
$20 off game for 4 people here. Sign up required.

Crayola
Like Crayola on Facebook and print a coupon for $2/1 Crayola Color Wonder Sound Studio or $2/1 Crayola Glow Dome.

Scotch Packing Tape
$0.50/1 here. Expires December 31, 2010.

More Scotch Tape Products:
Dispensers, Two Sided, you name it there's a coupon for it here.

Birds Eye
$0.50/1 here. Facebook offer.

10 point Pampers Gifts to Grow code.

Do you participate in Pampers Gifts to Grow rewards program? If so here's the latest point code. DEC2010FACEBOOK will score you 10 points. Head on over to the Pampers site here. You can also check my previous posts for more codes here. Thanks Deal Seeking Mom!

Feeling lucky?

How about we enter some giveaways!

is giving away a Dyson DC26. Ends December 15.
is giving away a $25 gift card to Build a Bear Workshop. Ends December 6. Also, a $50 gift certificate to Magic Cabin. Ends December 7.
is giving away a Dyson DC26. Ends December 15.

is giving away a 5 lb. bag of Tropical Traditions Organic Rolled Oats. Ends November 30. Also, Carmex Moisture Plus Tints. Ends December 2.

is giving away a Cupcake Basket from Gourmet Gift Baskets. Ends December 20.

is giving away either a bar or bath salt from Springvale Soap. Winner's choice. Ends December 1. Also, a $45 CSN gift certificate. Ends December 6.

Southern Magnolia Minerals Cyber Monday deals!

I was recently introduced to Southern Magnolia Minerals. They have awesome prices and if you love mineral makeup this should be your new go to source. All of their products are free of yucky ingredients. They always have free shipping too! Sometimes handling charges apply, but are minimal. Today only they are having some awesome Cyber Monday deals.

$10 (was $55.00) for Purely Basics Kit from Southern Magnolia Minerals - Cyber Monday Only Price! This includes 1 full size foundation, a baby buki brush, 1 Full Size Translucent Finishing Veil,  1 Full Size Brazilian Bronzer and an instructions card! This kit includes a $1.95 handling fee just so you know. You can pick from Medium or Dark foundation. Limited quantities. Take a peek here.

Do you want to SAVE $15? When you buy $50 or more, CYBER MONDAY ONLY,  we will give you $15 off your order!  That's $35 for $50 worth of beauty essentials and FREE Domestic Shipping too*!! WOW! And to sweeten the deal, we will also include a surprise FREE GIFT with your order when you use the coupon code! Coupon code is CyberMonday. This code is good for items in the Sales Category too!! (so ignore the note when you get there).  Offer ends midnight tonight, November 29, 2010.

$15 (was $39.95) Eyelights Mineral Makeup Concealing Eye Illuminator and Brush Duet - Cyber Monday Only Price! My inspiration for this Illuminator...do you remember Donna Mills who played on Knots Landing, she always had a beautiful glow especially around her eyes! She had flawless skin, no under-eye circles, and was stunning! I secretly admired her beauty...so thanks Abby Fairgate Cunningham Ewing Sumner!!! Our Eyelights is the creamiest, dreamiest concealing eye illuminator you've ever tried...lightens, protects, radiates...with real crushed pearls and natural minerals, your eyes will never be the same again! If you've ever wanted younger-looking eyes, this is the product for you! Take a peek here.




This is taken from their site referencing their foundation:

•Our foundation blends in beautifully and provides adjustable coverage from light to full unlike liquid foundations
•Calms & soothes irritated, sensitive, rosacea & acne prone skin
•All ages and skin types can benefit from our mineral makeup, the condition of your skin will improve over time
•Won't cake or crease like traditional liquid makeup
•Natural anti-inflammatory. Actually heals as it conceals
•Our minerals are better for your complexion and will not clog pores
•Will not melt away, is waterproof & sweatproof
•No Chemicals, Talc, Perfume, Dyes, Phthalates, Bismuth, Parabens. We do not use micronized minerals
•Cruelty-Free. None of our products are tested on animals
•Natural UVA/UVB Sun Protection of 15+
•Simple Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Sericite, Iron Oxides, Kaolin Clay
•Simply put...SMM Cosmetics makes your skin look radiant, healthy and helps keep it that way affordably.

Let me know if you use this brand. I was using Bare Minerals/Escentuals, but realized that between the price and combination of not so skin friendly ingredients I needed to make a change. Then I saw one of my blogger buddies posted about this company. And here I am. I ordered the medium and it is a tad too dark for my olive skin in the winter so I'm holding onto it for summer. I'd love to hear your experience with this company. :)

Seasonal Sunday: Angel Food Candy.

It is that time of year. Cookies and candy fill our thoughts. I can't wait to share will you some old and new favorites. Here is a classic.

Angel Food Candy

Go get it:

1 cup dark corn syrup
1 cup sugar (white or brown works, although I have not tried using brown)
1 T white vinegar
1 T baking soda
chocolate for dipping

Go make it:

Combine all ingredients except baking soda in a heavy saucepan. Over medium heat stir until sugar is dissolved. Once sugar is dissolved stop stirring. Continue cooking undisturbed until it reaches 300 degrees F. Don't worry the stinky vinegar smell goes away fast. While waiting for temperature to rise prepare a 9x13 pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper. Once it reaches 300 degrees remove from heat and add baking soda. Stir until soda is evenly mixed in. Do not over stir, though. You need to act fast as mixture cools it will harden. Pour into prepared pan. Let cool. After it is cool break into pieces. Dip pieces in melted chocolate. My favorite is dark, but you can use white or milk.

Lucky me!

As you may know, I like to enter contests and giveaways. I like to enter giveaways after I put the Punkin in bed and am watching TV. I've been pretty lucky over the last year. Knock on wood. I have been keeping track of what I have won. Since November 18 I won the following:


11/20 Tangled Tee Shirt and Silly Bands

Yay! Are you feeling lucky too? Enter some of the giveaways that I enter by visiting my Feeling Lucky post. Good luck and let me know if you win big.

Save A Lot specials 11/24 - 11/30. Little Chute, WI location.

• Boneless Pork 1/2 Loin $1.99/lb.
• Family Pack Pork Chops $2.49/lb. Smaller packs $2.69/lb.
• Tyson All Natural Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.99/lb.
• Family Pack Ground Beef $1.59/lb. Smaller packs $1.79/lb.
• Homemade Ground Pork/Italian Sausage $1.89/lb.
• Gallon OJ $2.99.
• 23 oz. Chase & Sanborn Coffee $2.99
• 8 oz. Creamy Whip Whipped Topping $0.79.
• 16 oz. Fresh Cranberries $1.99.
• 10 lb. Biggin's Baking Potatoes $3.99.
• Jumbo Sweet Potatoes $0.39/lb.

I noticed that their price for bananas has gone up quite a bit. Can't rave about that price anymore. Boo! Save A Lot is open Thanksgiving Day from 8am - 2pm. Visit Save A Lot's website to see more deals. The deals posted above are local to me, but may not be local to you. :) There are also great printable coupons on their site. Some aren't even specific to Save A Lot. Bring your own bags/boxes to save yourself some $ as Save A Lot charges you for bags, but you can use any of the boxes available for free. Save A Lot accepts cash, check, food stamps, credit and debit cards and WIC.

Coupons! Get your coupons!

JoAnn Craft and Fabric Stores
20% off here. Good through December 15.

Scott Bath Tissue
$1/1 here. Bricks coupon.

Jose Ole
$1/1 any product here.

Ace Harware
50% off one item under $30 here. Only valid November 27.

Chapstick Ultra
$1/1 here. Fill out form.

Hallmark Gold Crown Stores
$10 off $10 purchase or more here. Sign up required. Coupon valid through December 24.

Pier 1
$10 off your purchase of $50 here. Coupon valid through December 24.

Kraft Sign in/up required.
$1.00/2 - Cool Whip Whipped Topping

$1.00/2 - Oscar Mayer Bacon
$1.00/1 - Maxwell International Cafe or Maxwell House Coffee
$1.00/2 - Baker’s Bar Products
$1.00/2 – Nabisco Crackers, ANY size
$1.00/2 - Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese, Shredded or Chunk
$1.00/2 - Philadelphia Cream Cheese

FREE sample of Starbucks Natural Fusions Coffee!

Get your free sample of Starbucks Natural Fusions Coffee from Walmart here. You guys know how much I love love love coffee. I love to share find yummy finds with you too. Enjoy! Thanks goes to Freebies 4 Mom!

Feeling lucky?

 

is giving away a copy of Rapley & Murkett's Baby-Led Weaning book. Ends December 2.

is giving away a Holiday Edible Arrangements. Ends November 30.

is giving away a Coobie Bra. Ends December 1. Also, a Woombie swaddler. Ends November 26. Also, an Inspired By Finn Baltic Amber Necklace. Ends December 1.

Haute Whimsy is giving away a $50 gift certificate to the Red Rooster Bed & Breakfast shop. Ends November 22 at 11:59 pm so hurry!!!

Simply Being Mommy is giving away a year supply of Quilted Northen toilet paper plus a $50 gift card. Ends November 27.

is giving away a HUGE Stocking Stuffers Prize Pack. Ends December 3. Also, a Bragworthy Prize Pack. Ends November 26. Also, a Quninny Zapp Stroller. Ends December 1. Also, a Strider Bike! Ends December 1. Also, a Sleeping Beauty Dress. Ends November 30. Also, a Green Toys Fire Truck. Ends December 2. Also, a First Years Pathway Booster Car Seat. Ends December 3. Also, a Mellissa and Doug Fold N Go Horse Stable. Ends Decembe 1. Also, a Night Before Christmas Hallmark Recordable Storybook. Ends November 23 so hurry! Also, a Southern Gifting Mini Market Basket. Ends November 29.

Seasonal Sunday: Being Thankful.

It is that time of year where if you don't think about it often enough, it is a good time to reflect on what you are thankful for. I think Thanksgiving has become more about who made the stuffing and will I like it or not than being appreciative and thankful.

I think we take so many things for granted. I even find myself thinking I deserve or expect certain things because I am so used to having them. How quickly we forget there are people in other countries that would give anything to be able to vote like we do. Or freely express their religious beliefs.  It is not just other countries, but people in our own neighborhood. There are homeless kids in school. Bullies.  Jobless friends and family members. I could go on and on.

Let us give thanks. I try to do this daily. It might be when I tuck my kids in bed. It might be at dinner when we say prayers. When I am missing my mom I am thankful for my health. There are so many things I am thankful for on a daily basis. I try to take a moment to just say thanks to the higher powers that be. I also try to thank the people that help make the things in my life happen. I bet your mail carriers or garbage collectors don't get much praise.

So if you have a moment during the upcoming holiday, say thanks to whoever makes your life even just a little bit better. Maybe it will be a silent thank you while you pray. Or maybe you will include a hug along with your thanks. Whatever route you go it will be appreciated. Happy holidays.

Piggly Wiggly deals 11/17 - 11/23. Midwest locations.

These prices apply to Piggly Wiggly stores in the Midwest. See if your store is included here. Don't forget to print out your Online Exclusive Coupons. This week's coupon (for my area) is for 22 oz. Squeeze or 30 oz. jar Miracle Whip or Mayo for $1.99. You can use this coupon when you spend $10. Since this is a Pig coupon you can stack it with mfr. coupons if applicable. I am also really liking that Piggly Wiggly is participating in the EZ Pic discount program. It's like eco-friendly coupons. No need to clip. No card to load them onto. If you buy the qualifying amount of a product the sale price just rings up at the register. I will try to note when an item is an EZ Pic product.  My Piggly Wiggly (Larry's in Little Chute, WI) accepts IP (Internet Print) coupons up to $2.50 $2.00. They no longer accept any IP coupons that have the word FREE in the title. No BOGO (buy one get one) or just plain FREE coupons. None. Zero. Zilch. Also no % off. These are new rules. Yours may vary.

Produce:

- 1-lb. - Bolthouse Farms Carrots 3/$2.00.

- Fresh Kiwi Fruit 2/$0.98.

- Fresh Limes 5/$1.00.

- Pom Wonderful Pomegranates $1.99.

- California Broccoli or Cauliflower $0.79/lb.

- California Crisp Celery $0.99. Cheaper at Save A Lot this week.

- Extra Large Roma Tomatoes or Green Bell Peppers $0.99/lb.

- Yellow Onions 3 lb. $1.49. Not rock bottom, but a pretty good price.

Frozen/Refrigerated/Dairy Case:

- 13-oz. Bowl, 2-Count Bowls or 1-lb. Package - Quartered Parkay Vegetable Oil Spread $0.75/2 in 11/14 SS.

- 7-oz. Aerosol Can Reddi-wip Whipped Cream $1.99. $1/2 in October All You magazine.

- 8-oz. - Regular or Light Philadelphia Cream Cheese $0.89. Limit 3.

- 16-oz. Size Food Club Sour Cream $0.79.

Meat/Seafood/Poultry:

- Jennie-O Self-Basting Turkey 11 to 23-lb. $0.48/lb. Or free with a separate $25 purchase and 15,000 redeemed Pig Points (up to 16 lbs.).

- Whole Beef Tenderloin $4.99/lb. Will not trim. Cheaper at Save A Lot this week.

Grocery:

- 12-Count Package Piggly Wiggly Brown & Serve Rolls $0.69. Limit 3.

There is a General Mills Catalina special this week. Spend $10 in one transaction on the products shown above and receive $3 off your order instantly.

$0.50/1 Pillsbury Simply Biscuits or Simply French Bread here or in the 11/14 GM insert.

$1/2 Chex Cereals here.

$0.50/2 Pillsbury Pie Crusts here or in the 11/14 GM insert.

$1/2 Chex Cereals in the 11/14 GM or 10/31 GM insert or here.

$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Potatoes in 11/14 GM insert.

Don't forget to cut out the in ad coupons (also found in local newspaper ads):

12 pack, cans  Pepsi, Mt. Dew, or Diet Pepsi $1.99. Must buy 4. Limit 4. With $10 purchase.

1 lb. Food Club Butter $0.99.

8 oz. Food Club Chunk or Shredded Cheese $0.99. Limit 2.

34.5 oz. Maxwell House Wake Up Roast Coffee $3.99. Limit 1.

Bring in your green reusable bags for a $0.05 discount per bag! Happy shopping. :)