Feeling lucky?

is giving away a Complete Fountain Jet Soda Lover's Start-up Kit -- a $100 Value! Ends March 1.

is giving away a $50 Nylabone Prize Pack! Learn more about Nylabones here. Ends March 4.
A Mommy's Blessings is giving away a HUGE Charming Cherubs prize pack. Ends March 10.

is giving away a Belle Baby Carrier. Ends March 7.

is giving away a Sony Cybershot 12.1 megapixel digital camera! Ends March 11 at 11:59 pm EST.

is giving away, a Buitoni Prize Pack. Ends March 10.







HomeEc@Home  is giving away two pairs of Udder Covers Nursing Pads. Ends March 14 at 11:59 pm CST.

Dear Crissy is giving away an HP TouchSmart 310! Ends March 13. Open to US and Canada. As you all know I NEEEEEED this as my Punkin decided to step on mine and break it. :( I seriously cried when this happened and have yet to get over it. My husband's netbook is not cutting it.

Penelope's Oasis is giving away a pair of Pediped Originals. Ends March 8.

The Sling Lady is giving away an Ergo baby carrier! Hurry, ends tonight at 11:59 PST. Wonderful site with TONS of info about baby wearing. Check it out.  

Seasonal Sunday: Time to plant those seeds outside!

Internet problems all weekend so again I am playing catch up. :(

Crazy blogger lady say what? Yup, time to plant seeds. OUTSIDE. I am not crazy. I don't think. And yes, it is time to plant your seeds outside in NE WI. Or Zone 5. Or whatever you want to call that there area outside you get your hands dirty in. That's my fave part of planting. Getting my hands all full of dirt. I've purchased many a pair of gardening gloves, but prefer the feel of the Earth on my hands and under my fingernails. Okay, maybe I am crazy....

Last year was my first attempt at Winter Sowing. Winter What?  Winter Sowing. Basically you plant your seeds in mini greenhouses made from (my other favorite part) reused containers. I like gallon milk jugs, but have used 2 L bottles and large yogurt containers. Set them out in the snow and wait for them to germinate. For real. Don't believe me? Read about my results and see actual pics here and here.

Last year I planted Organic Brandywine, Organic Bush Beans (Which turned out to be pole beans grr.), Organic Cucumbers, Organic Beefsteak and Organic Multi Colored Bell Peppers. I planted half indoors in seed trays and the other half outside. I was afraid all would fail outdoors so I had a back up plan ready. Little did I know that the only ones to fail outdoors would be the peppers and I'm not sure why. Indoors EVERYTHING failed. Everything died. I blame damping off and once it hits it's too late to fix it. When you plant everything outdoors in the first place there are way less complications because the seeds start out in their natural surroundings. There's no need to harden or even hardly water them. It's a breeze.

This year I planted pretty much the same. Used my free $25 worth of Garden's Alive products (if you haven't done so already you still have time to place an order) to get Sweet N Neat Tomatoes (a cherry variety, new to me), Organic Jalapeno, Organic Paris Island Cos Romaine Lettuce (new to me), Crimson Sweet Watermelon (new to me), Organic Chinese Sweet Pepper (similar to green bell pepper, new to me) and Delicious Tomatoes (high yield, new to me). I also planted some of my seeds that were left over from last year. Can't wait for my garden!! I will keep you updated on my Winter Sowing adventure. I'd love to swap Winter Sowing stories if you plant your seeds this way too. What are you planting this year?

Piggly Wiggly deals 2/23 - 3/1. 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. UPDATE: You now have to print the Online Exclusive Coupon from the Larry's Piggly Wiggly Facebook Page. There is now just one coupon that is valid at Little Chute, Kaukauna and De Pere stores. This week's coupon (for my area) is for a $0.88 14 to 14.4  oz. Food Club Graham Crackers. 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:
- Strawberries $1.99/lb.
- 1 lb. Bolthouse Carrots 3/$2.

Grocery:
- 24 oz. Piggly Wiggly White Bread $0.69. Limit 2.
- 4 lb. Food Club Sugar $1.99. Limit 1.
- 4 to 32 oz. Select Gatorade or Propel $0.99. $1/2 Zero Calorie in 2/13 SS.
- 2 Liters Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite $0.99 when bought in multiples of 4.
- Ronzoni Healthy Harvest, Garden Delight or Smart Taste Pasta $1.19. $1/1 Garden Delight in 1/23 SS.
- QuakerOat Squares Cereal $1.99. $1/1 in 1/30 RP (Milwaukee Journal).
- Quaker Instant Oatmeal $1.69. $1/1 in February issue All You (pg. 22).

Refrigerated/Frozen/Dairy:
- Piggly Wiggly Gallon Milk $1.99. 1%, 2% and Skim. Limit 2.
- Food Club Frozen Vegetables $0.69. Limit 6.
- Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls or Ham and Cheese Omelet $2.49. $1/1 here.
- Dean's or Swiss Valley Gallon Chocolate Milk $2.49. $1/1 (Dean's) in 2/13 SS.

Meat/Seafood/Poultry:
- Pork Steak $1.99/lb.
- Whole Gerber Amish Frying Chickens $0.99/lb.

Not as hot a week as the week before. Also, don't forget your green reusable bags for a $0.05 refund.

HOT $1/1 Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips!

Download your $1/1 Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips here. This is a Bricks coupon so you should be able to print two. I love these chips. My fave is the Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper. Mmm. Wait for a sale at Walgreens and have yourself a yummy, cheap treat. Thanks goes to Hip 2 Save for the heads up!

Save A Lot specials 2/23 - 3/1. Little Chute location.

• Whole Boneless Pork Loin $1.99/lb.
• Family Pack Pork Chops $2.49/lb. Smaller packs $2.69/lb.
• Tyson Split Chicken Breasts $0.99/lb. Great price!
• Family Packs Ribeye Steaks $4.99/lb. Smaller packs $5.19/lb.
• 6.5  oz. Mr. P's Pizza $0.59.
• Save A Lot Gallon Milk (Skim, 1% and 2%) $1.89. Limit 2.
• 3.25-5.5 oz. Doritos Canister $0.89.
• 15 oz. Red Gold Tomato Sauce $0.50.
• Peaches $0.89/lb.
• Cantaloupe $1.50. Great price!
• 2 lb. bag Clementines $2.50.
• 5 lb. bag Green Giant Yukon Gold or Klondike Rose Potatoes $2.49.

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. :)  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!

Coca-Cola/Diet Coke
$1/2 20 oz. bottles. One must be Diet Coke. Bricks coupon.

Tombstone Pizza
$1.50/2 here. Facebook coupon.

Green Works Laundry Detergent
$1/1 here. Sign up required.

Wholly Salsa or Guacamole
$2/1 here. SmartSource coupon.

Newman's Own
$1 off any Newman's Own food product here. Facebook coupon.

Sonic
BOGO Sonic 1/4 lb. Burger here. Valid through February 28.

Boca
$1/1 Boca Meatless Product here.

Sunsweet Dried Fruits
$0.75/1 here. SmartSource coupon.

Glad Force Flex
$1/1 any size here.

Reynolds
$1 off Slow Cooker Liners here.
$0.75/1 Reynolds Wrap Nonstick Foil here.
Sign up required.

Feeling lucky?

Are you feeling lucky?! :) Good luck to you!


Faith and Family Reviews is giving away a BPA Free Beginning Solids Kit. Ends March 4.


is giving away a $15 Red Robin gift card! Yumm-o!! Ends February 26 so hurry. Also, a Perfect Portions Food Scale. Ends March 13.






Sage and Savvy is giving away a huge prize of toddler/infant boy clothes plus a memory book. Ends February 22 so HURRY!  Also, a pair of Glitzy Pets sneakers from Stride Rite. Ends February 26. Also, a Hot Wheels Super Fan Family Prize Pack by Big G Cereals. Ends February 27. Also, a Deco Safety Gate by Munchkin and a $50 American Express Gift Card. Ends March 5.

The Freebie Junkie is giving away a Fountain Jet Soda Lover's Start-up Kit (approximately $100 retail value). Ends February 27.
is giving away a Parkway Booster Seat. by Britax. Ends February 27.

Couponing For 4 is giving away a copy of the All The Ways I Love You Recordable Storybook! Ends February 23 so hurry!

Leslie Loves Veggies is giving away a 12 pack of Peter Rabbit Organic Puree Pouches. Ends February 24.

Seasonal Sunday: Oh the weather outside is frightful...

Oh my. What a snowstorm. For a split second I planned on planting my seeds in preparation of winter sowing my seeds. I had a spot all ready next to my house for them. Then I saw what was headed our way. No thank ya.

So what did I do instead? Laundry, some cooking, cleaning and crib shopping. I am not a huge fan of winter so I didn't go anywhere that might require a use of the 4 wheel drive. I don't care how big my truck is. I don't like winter driving. I had a pretty bad accident a few years back so winter driving gives me panicky chest pain.

Are you ready for winter to be over? I am. Those nice warm days gave me the bug to put away all of my winter decor and pull out my swimsuits. Ha ha just kidding about the swimsuit part. My huge pregnant behind is not going near a swimsuit for a looong time. So tell me.  Is this snowy, wintery thing we have going on here your thing or not? Try to convince me to love these nice long WI winters. :) PS, I have lived in NEW most of my life so it may come as a shock that I dislike winter.

Piggly Wiggly deals 2/16 - 2/22. 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. UPDATE: You now have to print the Online Exclusive Coupon from the Larry's Piggly Wiggly Facebook Page. There is now just one coupon that is valid at Little Chute, Kaukauna and De Pere stores. This week's coupon (for my area) is for a $0.88 14 to 14.4  oz. Food Club Graham Crackers. 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.

MIX OR MATCH SALE

Any multiples of 8 items to receive instant savings discount. Prices shown below reflect discount.

- Select Pillsbury Danish, Bread, Pizza Crust, Breadsticks, Dinner Rolls, Caramel Sticky Buns, Crescent Rolls or Cinnamon Rolls $0.98. $1/2 Italian Bread here. $0.40/2 Sweet Rolls here. $0.50/2 Crescent Rolls here.

- Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper $0.88. $0.75/3 in 2/13 GM or here.

- 32 oz. Yoplait Yogurt or 4/8 Packs Yoplait Splitz, GoGurt, Kids Yogurt, Original or Light, Fiber One or Trix Yogurt $1.28. $0.75/2 here. $0.50/1 Fiber One here.

- 15 count Pack Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls $0.78. $0.40/2 here.

- 6 to 18 count pack Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $0.98. $0.50/2 here and here.

- Gardetto's, Bugles or Chex Mix $0.98. $0.50/2 Chex Mix or $0.50/1 Gardetto's here. 

- General Mills Cinnamon Burst or Original Cheerios $1.98. $0.75/1 Cinnamon Burst Cheerios here or here. $1/2 here.

- Betty Crocker Muffin, Bars or Brownie Mix $1.48.

- 4 pack Green Giant Just For One or 19 to 24 oz. Frozen Sauced Vegetables $1.98.

- 5 to 12 count pack Nature Valley Granola or Fiber One Oat Bars $1.88. $0.50/1 Fiber One Bars here. $0.75/2 Nature Valley in 1/2 or 2/13 GM.

- 6 to 12 count Chex Mix Chocolate Bars, General Mills Milk & Cereal Bars or Golden Grahams Treats $1.48. $0.50/1 here.

- Macaroni Grill or Wanchai Ferry Frozen Entrees $5.48. $1.50/1 here.

- Progresso Soup (excludes Classics) $0.98. $1/4 here or in 1/2 GM.

- Betty Crocker Cookie Mix Pouches $1.28. $0.40/1 here.

- Buttermilk Bisquick Shake and Pour $1.48.

- Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough $1.98. $0.50/1 here.

Meat/Poultry/Seafood:

- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.78/lb. Not rock bottom, but a decent price.

Produce:

- Seedless Red Grapes $1.48/lb. Cheaper at Aldi and Save A Lot this week.

- Seedless Navel Oranges (4 lbs.) $2.88. 

Frozen/Refrigerated/Dairy:

- Philadelphia Cooking Creme 2/$2.98. $1.50/1 here.

- 59 oz. Ruby Red Grapefruit or Florida's Natural Orange Juice $1.98. Limit 2.

Grocery:

- Keebler Sandies or Chips Deluxe Cookies $1.98. $1/2 here.

Don't forget your green reusable bags for a $0.05 discount!

Ocean Spray Sparkling Juice Drinks FREE sample is LIVE LIVE LIVE!

Like Ocean Spray on Facebook and request your free sample of their new Sparkling Juice Drinks. You get to pick between Sparkling and Diet Sparkling. Hurry!

Whole Foods Organic Chickens $1.69/lb today only!

$1.69/lb for Organic Whole Chickens today only (February 18). Limit 10 birds per customer. This is an excellent price for organic whole chickens. We see regular old chickens on sale for $1/lb so I'd say this is a stock up price. Visit the Whole Foods Facebook page for more info. You may want to call your store to see if they are participating. I do not have one close enough to take advantage of this deal. Boo!Hey Whole Foods! You hear me? I need one in NE WI! :) Just a thought. Hee hee. Thanks for the heads up A Thrifty Mom!

Southern Magnolia Minerals BOGO Foundation today only.

One of my new favorite mineral foundations is on sale today. When you buy one Southern Magnolia Mineral Foundations you get one free using promo code BOGOFUN. There are a two lines to pick from. These mineral foundations are free of all those yucky chemicals found in many famous brands. Southern Magnolia Minerals run weekly/daily sales so check back often. Always free shipping.

*Promotional offer not valid on previous orders, sales category items, or gift certificates. No rain checks. Retail only.  Full Size Loose Powder Foundation Only (8g in a 30g sifter jar) from our Original or Diva Defense line. Free foundation same shade as purchased.  Offer ends Midnight Pacific, Sunday, February 20, 2011. 1 code per order.

FREE shipping at the Disney Store this weekend!

Go check out some of the super cute things at the Disney Store and score free shipping. There are no spending minimums either. They have some really cute organic kids tees on sale and  the TRON Legacy Aluminum Water Bottle for $6.99 down from $10.50. Also the Fineas and Ferb Actvity Tin Art Set for $4.99 down from $16.50. Just enter promo code FREESHIP at the checkout. Offer expires 11:59 pm PT, February 20, 2011.

Save A Lot specials 2/16 - 2/22. Little Chute location.

• Whole Beef Tenderloin $3.99/lb. Will trim.
• Tenderloin Tips $4.99/lb.
• Chuck Roast $2.89/lb.
• Assorted Pork Chops $1.99/lb.
• Family Pack Premium Slab Bacon $1.89/lb. Smaller packs $2.09/lb.
• Caskey's Tomato Soup $0.49.
• 32 oz. Malt-O-Meal Spooners $2.99. $1/2 here.
• 20 oz. On The Border Tortilla Chips $2.99.
• Red/Green Seedless $0.99/lb.
• 5 lb. Bag Granny Smith, Cameo, Roma Apples $2.99.
• 1 lb.Strawberries $2.29.
• Save A Lot Gallon Milk (Skim, 1% and 2%) $1.89. Limit 2. 

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. :)  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!

Ortega Products
$1/2 here. Smart Source coupon.

Eggs
$0.55/2 dozen eggs here.

Chex Cereal
$1/1 box here. Bricks coupon.

Weight Watchers Yogurt
$1/5 here. Bricks coupon.

Ziploc Toddler Feeding Item
$1/1 Ziploc Toddler Feeding item here.

Duncan Hines Brownies
$0.50/1 here. Smart Source coupon.

Michael's
50% off one regular priced item here. Valid through February 19.

Coupons.com zipcode 90210 unless noted
$1/1 Simply Juice beverage (orange, lemon,etc.).
$0.75/1 Jello Mousse or Pudding 6 pack.
$0.55/1 Vlasic Pickle, Relish or Pepper.
$1.50/1 Philadelphia Cooking Creme.
$1/2 Crystal Light To Go.
$1/1 Velveeta.
$1/1 Maxwell House Daily Brew Coffee.
$1/1 Kraft Macaroni and Cheese 5 pack.
$1/2 Ritz Crackers.
$0.75/1 Miracle Whip.
$1/2 Oreo Spring Cookies.
$1/1 Purina Cat or Kitten Chow.
$3/1 Similac Formula.
$0.50/3 Kleenex or one bundle pack.
$0.75/1 Newman's Own Salsa (zip 12345)

Redplum.com zipcode 54911
$1/1 Pedigree Dentastix

Buy any 2 MILKY WAY® Bars (up to 2.05 oz.) or 3 MUSKETEERS® Bars (up to 2.13 oz.) and get any 1 bar FREE (up to 2.13 oz.)

$0.50/1 Any C&H® Sugar Product 2lbs. or Larger

$1/1 package of any Sara Lee® pre-sliced meat, including NEW Lower Sodium varieties.

Feeling lucky?

I have been battling computer problems and the fam has been passing around the flu. Ugh, weren't we just sick? So I am playing catch up. I haven't touched a computer in almost a week. Yikes. Sorry for any inconvenience (like no Pig ad match ups this past week...).

Thrifty & Chic Mom is giving away an ErgoBaby Carrier. Ends February 17.
is giving away a Summer Infant Digital Best View Video Monitor. Ends February 25.

is giving away a pair of DATA-55 Women's Suede Mid Calf Boots from Jenlinn.com. Ends February 25.

is participating in a wonderful cause for a little girl with a terminal illness. Jessica is giving away a plug in Scentsy plus once scent bar. Ends February 25.

is giving away an organic CuddlyWrap from Pea Pod Creations. Ends March 1. Open to US and Canada.

Save A Lot specials 2/9 - 2/15. Little Chute location.

• Heart Shaped Ribeye $3.99/lb. This seems like a good deal. I don't usually buy Ribeye.
• Chicken Drums and Thighs $0.89/lb.
• Family Pack Sirloin Chops $1.79/lb. Smaller packs $1.99/lb.
• 6 Pack Ramen Noodles $0.99.
• 16 oz. Pack Wylwood Frozen Corn, Peas or Mixed Veggies $0.99.
• 32 oz. Jumbo Cookie $7.99.  Looks like a cookie cake.
• 23 oz. Chase & Sanborn Coffee $2.99.
• Save A Lot Gallon Milk (Skim, 1% and 2%) $1.89. Limit 2.
• 10 lbs. Biggin's Baking Potatoes $3.99.
• Roma Tomatoes $0.99/lb.
• 5 lbs. Navel Oranges $2.99. 

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. :)  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 shipping today only at The Children's Place.

Today only you can score free shipping while shopping The Children's Place. Use FSLUNCH at the checkout. This offer is only valid until 5 pm EST so get that shopping done! Thanks for the heads up My Milwaukee Mommy!

Coupons! Get your coupons!

Luvs
$1/1 by mail here. Register first.

Red Gold Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
$0.75/1 here. Offer Valid in AR, IN, KS, KY, MN, MO, MS, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA, WI only. Log in/sign up required.

Voskos Yogurt
Like Voskos on Facebook and get either a $1/1 or FREE VIP coupon when you get 3 friends to like them as well. Decide not to like them and you can still get a $0.75/1.

Auntie Anne's
Like Auntie Anne's on Facebook and print a coupon for BOGO pretzel. Of equal or lesser value. Valid February 11-14 only.

Land O Lakes Butter with Olive Oil
BOGO rebate form here. Pair with a sale and coupons!

Nutella
$1/1 here.

Cheez-It
$1/2 here. Bricks coupon.

Taco Bell
Get your free taco from Taco Bell coupon here. I'm guessing this is a regular hard shell taco. Smart Source coupon.

Snackpicks
Log in/sign up required.
$1/2 Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies.
$1/2 Famous Amos Cookies.

Get your coupon for FREEsample of Chef Boyardee.

Visit the Walmart website to request your coupon for a free sample of Chef Boyardee. Hurry as there are only 50,000 coupons available. Thanks A Thrifty Mom!

FREE sample Cover Girl NatureLuxe Silk Foundation.

Request your free sample of Cover Girl's new NatureLuxe Silk Foundation here. This is a P&G Brand Sampler promotion so if you have signed up recently to receive other free samples through them you may not be eligible for this freebie. They only allow you to request their offers once a quarter. I haven't tried this foundation yet so I am kind of excited. I heart makeup.

Feeling lucky?

Akron Ohio Moms is giving away a Safety 1st onBoard 35 Air Infant Car Seat & Clic It! Universal Carrier. Ends March 1.

is giving away a Wilton Valentine's Day Prize Pack. Ends February 9.

is giving away 3 Cleavitz of your choice. Ends February 12.

is giving away a $25 gift code to See's Candy. Mmm. Ends February 18. Ends at 10 am MST.

is giving away a bECO Butterfly 2 Baby Carrier. Ends February 15.
is giving away a tub of Tropical Traditions Coconut Flakes. Ends February 11. Also, a pair of earrings from Jill's Joy Etsy  Shop. Ends February 11.




is giving away  two flameless candles from Enjoy Lighting. Ends February 25. Also, a $25 gift card to Build A Bear Worshop. Ends February 11. Also, two packs of Energizer Batteries. Read all about the cool people doing great things at the Energizer Hall of Fame too. Ends February 17. One last one, a 20 Piece Flatware Set by Knork.

is giving away a $100 gift certificate to Red Envelope. Ends February 10.

Being Alison is giving away a $100 gift certificate to Red Envelope. Ends February 10.

The Divine Miss Mommy is giving away a $100 gift certificate to Red Envelope. Ends February 14.

is giving away a $100 gift certificate to Red Envelope. Ends February 10.

is giving away a $100 gift certificate to Red Envelope. Ends February 10.
Arms of a Sister is giving away a $50 gift certificate to Red Envelope. Ends February 8.
is giving away a $100 gift certificate to Red Envelope. Ends February 9.
Cocktails with Mom is giving away a $50 gift certificate to Red Envelope. Ends February 10.

Coupner 101 is giving away a $100 ProFlowers gift certificate. Ends February 8 so hurry!

Our Raettig Blessings is giving away a $25 Old Navy gift card. Ends February 15. 



is giving away a Soda Stream Fountain Jet Soda Maker Kit. Ends February 9. Also, a $25 gift certificate to Maternique. Ends February 9.

    is giving away a Bumbo and Bumbo Tray. Ends February 15. Also, the 2011 Old Farmer’s Almanac and Everyday Recipes to three winners. Ends February 19.

 is giving away a gift bag for you filled with a box of Guylian Originals Seashells, 4.4 oz and a bag of Guylian Praline Original Temptations, 4.4 oz. Ends February 15.

Cheap Pampers Swaddlers NB on Amazon.com.

I just bought some pretty darn cheap diapers on Amazon. I am expecting this spring and haven't even started to stock up on dipes. I didn't stock up with baby numero uno so I'm trying to plan ahead this time.

Items: $18.78 (Pampers Swaddlers Dry Max NB 84 count)

Shipping & Handling: $0.00 (free for being Amazon Mom member)
Promotion Applied -$3.76 (20% off promo code from January American Baby magazine pg. 25-look for green card!)
Subscription Discount -$5.63 (30% off for being Amazon Mom member + Subscribe and Save)
Total Before Tax: $9.39
Estimated Tax: $0.00
Total: $9.39
Gift Certificate/Card: -$8.09 ($3.09 left from Living Social Amazon gift card deal + $5 Swagbucks Amazon gift card)
Order Total: $1.30

*Some of you may have been lucky enough to get a $10 off Amazon coupon (green card) found in Dec/Jan issue of Fit Pregnancy or Feb. issue Baby Talk. Not I :( I don't get those mags.
**Don't forget if you don't want to keep getting your order reshipped to you via Subscribe and Save go back into your account and cancel it after your order ships.
***Amazon prices are known to flip fast so go get this deal asap!!!

Thanks for the heads up Hips2Save!

Seasonal Sunday: Green Bay Packer facts.

It's Sunday and we all know what's going down tonight. The Super Bowl just in case you live in a hole. Hee hee. My husband is actually there as I type this. GO PACK GO!!! Here are some things you may or may not have known about the Pack.

- Founded on August 11, 1919 Earl "Curly" Lambeau (hence the name Lambeau Field on which the team plays) and George Whitney Calhoun. Did you know that they were high school rivals?
- They joined the American Professional Football Association on August 27, 1921 (the precursor to the NFL).
- The Packers are the only non-profit, community-owned major league professional sports team in the United States.
-  The Packers are also the only American major-league sports franchise to release its financial balance sheet every year.
- Their name comes from the fact that Curly Lambeau's employer sponsored the team.
- The team name is the oldest name still used and unchanged.
- An impressive accomplishment is the Packers' streak of 30 consecutive home games without defeat, an NFL record. This occurred between 1929 - 1931. This record is still held to this day.
- Don Hutson's number was the first retired by the Packers in 1951. He was later entered into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963.
- A new stadium was resurrected in 1957.
- During training camp young Packers fans can take their bikes and have their favorite player ride their bike to the practice field from the locker room. This is an old Packers tradition dating back to approximately 1957
- Vince Lombardi was hired on February 2, 1959.
- Every Packers game at Lambeau Field has been sold out since 1960.
- In 1961 Green Bay became known as Titletown.
- The first AFL-NFL Superbowl (then known as the World Championship Game) was January 15, 1967 and the Packers took it away.
- The Ice Bowl was played December 31, 1967. The coldest NFL game on record. Ref whistles were frozen solid and the University band couldn't play. Actual temp was -15F. Not including the wind chill.
- Super Bowl II was won by the Packers on January 14, 1968.
- Vince Lombardi died in 1970.
- Lambeau Field has had a street address of 1265 Lombardi Avenue since 1968, when Green Bay renamed Highland Avenue in honor of the coach.
- Super Bowl XXI was played on January 26, 1997. The Packers third Super Bowl win.
- A 2007 panel of football experts at ESPN ranked the 1996 Packers the 6th-greatest team to ever play in the Super Bowl.
- Super Bowl XXXII was held January 25, 1998. The Packers went up against the Denver Broncos and lost.
- On January 20, 2008, Green Bay appeared in their first NFC Championship Game in 10 years facing the New York Giants in Green Bay. The game was lost 23–20 on an overtime field goal by Lawrence Tynes. This was Brett Favre's last game as a Packer. His final pass being an interception in overtime.
- In August 2008, ESPN.com ranked the Packers as having the second-best fans in the NFL. The team initially finished tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers (who finished ahead of the Packers) as having the best fans, but the tie was broken by ESPN's own John Clayton, a Pittsburgh native.  This is my favorite fact!!
- On February 6, 2011 the Green Bay Packers won Super Bowl XLV 31-25 :) Just in case you missed it.

*Most of this was taken from Wiki so if it's wrong you can correct me and I will fix it. Promise.

FREE gardening gloves and veggie seeds from Annie's Homegrown.

Collect two UPCs from any Annie's Homegrown or Naturals products and mail in this form to receive your FREE seeds and gloves. Awesome! You can select either adult or child size gloves too. We're big fans of Cheddar Bunnies in this house. Thanks Turning the Clock Back!

Piggly Wiggly deals 2/2 - 2/8. 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. UPDATE: You now have to print the Online Exclusive Coupon from the Larry's Piggly Wiggly Facebook Page. There is now just one coupon that is valid at Little Chute, Kaukauna and De Pere stores. This week's coupon (for my area) is for a FREE 12 to 16  oz. Food Club Saltine or Oyster Crackers. 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.

Meat/Poultry/Seafood:
- Ground Beef (3 lbs.+) $1.99/lb.
- Family Packs Sanderson Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.99/lb.
- Oscar Mayer Turkey Franks $0.99. Limit 3.
- Carl Buddig Lunch Meat 3/$2. $1/4 here.

Produce:
- Bolthouse Farms Baby Carrots (1 lb.) $0.89.
- Roma Tomatoes $0.99/lb.
- Red Seedless Grapes $1.99/lb.
- Green Bell Peppers $0.99/lb.
- Dole Celery $0.99.

Grocery:
- Lay's Potato Chips $1.79. Limit 1.
- Pepsi and Mt. Dew 2 liters $0.99. Limit 5. Must purchase 5. One must be Diet Pepsi.
- Piggly Wiggly Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns $0.79.
- Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 4/$5. When you buy 4. $0.50/2 here. $0.50/2 in 1/2 GM insert.
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce $0.99.

Frozen/Refrigerated/Dairy:
- Orv's Tasty Topping Pizzas $1.49. Limit 4.
- Food Club Dips or Sour Cream $0.99.
- David's Deli Bagels $0.99.

Kind of a slow week here folks ;)

Don't forget your green reusable bags for a $0.05 discount.

Got Milk? There's more than just milk in there.

I love milk. I always have. It pairs so well with many foods. Certain ones come to mind. I have to have an ice cold glass with my Chili and it is a must with chocolate cake. I am not a dipper of cookies, but it looks like fun. Now the part that worries me is that there is more than just wholesome milk in that glass. There are unwanted hormones, antibiotics and more gross things. What happened to just milk?

There is a good reason that Canada and Europe ban all use of antibiotics and hormones in milk. These contaminants could raise the rate of certain cancers, cause early puberty and resistance to doctor prescribed antibiotics. The FDA recently raised concern about this, but got pushed into a corner by the dairy industry to stall testing. Their claim is how wasteful and costly dumping the tested milk would be. Then there could be recalls as well. Why not just test it and be done with it so we know?

Now I pretty much grew up in farm country. I didn't live on a farm, but if you drove 2 minutes out of the city there they were. Quaint barns that needed a little work with cows in the pasture. I don't have anything against dairy farmers. Some of my friend's parents were and still are dairy farmers. I'm not saying don't drink milk. I'm just raising awareness to the what ifs. That's me. I'm a worrier. I also like soy and nut milk. I worry about those too.

The least we can do is buy hormone free or organic or non-genetically modified milk. I will be honest and say I cannot afford to buy organic milk unless there is a sale. It runs at least $6 a gallon around here. For our small family we go through a lot of milk. I don't know much about about raw milk so mum's the word there. I'm all about reading labels. Don't believe commercials or what the box, can, bag or jug tells you. Read the fine print. Don't be afraid to ask questions. I'm no doctor nor farmer, but a concerned consumer.

Do you mind what's in your food or are you more concerned about how it looks and the texture, etc? This question may come off more accusing than just curious. I am not trying to be accusing. I love me some egg salad on junky white bread too. It just tastes better on that squishy, stick to the roof of your mouth white stuff. What can I say? I'm human. I know many adults and children these days are all for the latter of my question. One of my kids wants yogurt without 'chunks.' Chunks? Are you kidding me? That is called fruit. And God forbid I make homemade yogurt and put real whole frozen raspberries from our garden in that. That's beyond chunky. And real chicken on the bone gets eews and yucks from this same child. Meat is not supposed to have bones or veins according to her. Um, okay. Don't eat then. Now I can't really have that attitude so the best I can do is explain what real food is to this child.

I know I am off topic, but in my opinion many people are too obsessed with eating pretty food versus what came from our Earth. I understand not liking to think that this steak was connected to a bone at one point and was a real living animal before it got to my plate, but that is the reality. My point is the less changed food is the better. Eat and drink more real. The end. I'll get off my soap box now :)  

Save A Lot specials 2/2 - 2/12. Little Chute location.

Save A Lot has put out a big old flyer in the paper again this week. The sale runs from February 2 through February 12. You might want to call ahead if there are certain items you plan on picking up. Sometimes I have run into issues with these sale prices outside of the typical sale week. At my store this runs Wednesday to Tuesday. Since you can view the flyer here I will  highlight the best deals that I see. Not a whole lot happening this week.

• 128 oz. Sunny D $1.79. $0.25/1 in 1/16 SS (mine was from Milwaukee Journal)
• Quaker Instant Oatmeal (10 pack) $1.99. $1/1 in February issue of All You
• Hamburger Helper $1.00. $0.50/1 here.
• Family Pack Ground Chuck $2.49/lb.
• 16 oz. Eckrich Hot Dogs or Bologna $0.99.
• Save A Lot Brand Soda 2 Liters $0.69. Everyday price.

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. :)  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 Coffee-mate Creamer Friday morning.

Like Coffee-mate on Facebook and visit their fan page Friday morning (February 4) at 9 am PST. Coffee-mate is giving out 100,000 coupons to try a bottle of their creamer for FREE. I heart coffee and love sharing coffee deals with my readers. Let me know if you get a coupon.

Coupons! Get your coupons!

Halls Cough Drops
$1/1 Looks like this is now a $0.35/1 here. Sign up required.

Buddig Lunch Meat
$1/4 2 oz. packages here.

Glade
Sign up/log in required.
$1/2 Glade jar candles.
$1/1 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Twin Refill or Two Single Refills.
$2/2 Glade Premium Room Sprays (9.7 oz. only).

Weight WatchersSmart Ones
$5/12 here.

Pillsbury Sweet Moments
$3/1 here when you buy three Pillsbury refrigerated products. Pair with a Catalina deal sweeten this deal even more (pun totally intended!). Facebook offer.

Zantac
$5/1 here!

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
$1/2 here. Bricks coupon.

Nature Sweet Tomatoes
$0.55/1 here. This is a PDF. Expires February 13.

Philladelphia Cream Cheese
$0.50/2 here.

Taco Bell Home Originals
$0.75/2 here.

Athenos
Greek Yogurt $1/2 here.
Yogurt, Pita Chips or Hummus $1/1 here.

Muir Glen
$0.75/1 can tomato producuct here.

Kotex
$2.50/2 U by Kotex here.