Martin's: Free Yogurt and Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner for .29 cents

I also purchased the following items at Martin's today:

5 Stonyfield Oikos Yogurt (on sale for $1.00 each; used five $1.00 coupons from the April 5, 2009 Smart Source insert--making them FREE) This coupon expires today so hurry!

2 Lysol Cling Toilet Bowl Cleaners (on sale for $1.79 each; used two .75 cent coupons from the April 26, 2009 Smart Source insert. The coupons doubled--making each bottle just .29 cents)

Total was .58 cents plus tax.

Old El Paso Moneymaker: Round 2

Remember my post HERE about the profit I made at Martin's on Old El Paso seasonings? Thanks to another local bargain hunter, I was able to repeat this deal two more times this evening. I purchased TWELVE packets of taco seasoning and used six $1.00/2 coupons from the Cinco de Mayo booklet. My total for TWELVE packets of seasoning was .72 cents plus .20 cents sales tax for a grand total of .92 cents. I also received $6.00 (2 X $3.00) in catalina coupons good on my next meat or chicken purchase. A very big thank you goes out to Michelle for sharing coupons with me. :)

Food Lion: Ronzoni Spaghetti Noodles for .15 cents per box

Ronzoni spaghetti noodles are on sale buy one, get one free at Food Lion until Tuesday, May 5th. My store rings up the BOGO items as half price. I purchased four boxes at .65 cents each. I used four .50 cents off any Ronzoni blinkie coupons--making each box of spaghetti noodles just .15 cents per box. I only had four of this coupon or I'd have purchased more. If you have any of the blinkie coupons, go take advantage of this deal.

More Blinkie Coupons Found

I found the following blinkie coupons at Food Lion this evening:

Save .65 cents on any two packages of Cool Whip Whipped Topping. (expires 6/20/2009)

Save $1.00 on any one DiGiorno or California Pizza Kitchen Flatbread Melt product. (expires 8/31/2009)

Check your local stores for these coupons.

Kraft Tear Pad Coupons

I found the following Kraft tear pad coupons at Food Lion this evening:

Save $1.00 on Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs (expires May 19, 2009)

Save $1.00 on Kraft Dressing 24 oz. (expires May 26, 2009)

Check your local stores for these valuable coupons.

$10.00 Bud Rebate Check Received

Remember the Bud rebates that I posted about HERE? I received my $10.00 rebate check in the mail yesterday. I was pleased to receive this rebate check less than four weeks after submission. Reminder: No beer purchase was required to receive this rebate in West Virginia.

Martin's: $1.00 Produce Coupon

Martin's has the Spring 2009 edition of "Healthy Ideas" magazine in stores now. Page 24 has a coupon for $1.00 off your produce purchase of $5.00 or more. The coupon expires on July 31, 2009. Don't forget to pick-up your free copy!

Free Apple Juice

Remember my post HERE about the coupons I received from White House company? We were running low on apple juice. I used the FREE coupon and was able to get a huge bottle (128 oz.) of White House 100% Apple Juice for free. The juice was priced at $4.19 so this was a great freebie.

$5.00 Applebee's Coupon in Mail Today

I wanted to post this for local readers. We received a Red Plum insert in the mail today. It contains an Applebee's Carside to Go coupon for $5.00 off any purchase of $15.00 or more. The coupon is only valid for their Carside to Go service and expires on June 15, 2009. Don't throw this coupon away by mistake. I love getting take-out so I'll definitely be using this coupon. Did anyone else receive this coupon with their mail today?

Pasta Salad Recipe

Once the weather starts warming up, we eat Pasta Salad almost every week. I came up with this simple recipe many years ago and have been making it ever since. I love making a large bowl and having it for lunch or as a side dish with dinner. I'm also known to eat it for breakfast. :) It's also great to take to a picnic or barbecue. The best thing about making this pasta salad: it only takes about fifteen minutes from start to finish. It is also inexpensive to make if you purchase the ingredients when on sale or free.

Ingredients:

1 bag or box of noodles
Kraft Zesty Italian Salad Dressing
Fresh Veggies of your choice

Directions:

Cook noodles as directed on package. I used a package of Wacky Mac noodles because they were free after coupon at my local grocery store.

While the noodles are cooking, cut up fresh veggies. Today, I used tomatoes, cucumber and green pepper. I've also used the following ingredients in the past: fresh broccoli, onion, squash, and zucchini. You could also add pepperoni to spice it up a bit.

Drain the noodles.

Combine noodles, veggies and zesty italian dressing. I use about 8 ozs. (half of the bottle pictured below) of salad dressing. You may want to add more--depending on how many vegetables and noodles you use. For best results, I refrigerate it for the day or overnight so the flavor is absorbed into the vegetables and noodles.I made this entire bowl of pasta salad for approximately $2.51. Here is a breakdown of the cost:

Wacky Mac Noodles: FREE after coupon

Kraft Salad Dressing: .05 cents (half of a 16 oz. bottle discussed HERE)

1 cucumber: .99 cents

1 tomato: .72 cents

1/2 green pepper: .75 cents

I'm linking this post to Tasty Tuesday at Balancing Beauty and Bedlem.

Martin's: Old El Paso Moneymaker

Martin's is having a sale on Old El Paso products this week. The seasoning packets are on sale for .56 cents. I purchased six packets of various flavors and used three $1.00/2 coupons from the Cinco de Mayo booklet. My total was .36 cents for SIX packets of seasoning--just .06 cents each plus tax. The best part is that I received a $3.00 catalina coupon good off my next meat or chicken purchase. I received this coupon for purchasing six Old El Paso products. These seasoning packets netted me a profit of $2.64. I'm all out of Old El Paso coupons. :( If any readers have Old El Paso coupons available for trade, please let me know.

Martin's: Daisy Sour Cream for .09 cents

The 8 oz. container of Daisy Sour Cream is $1.29 (regular price) at Martin's. I used the .60 cent coupon from the April 19, 2009 Smart Source insert which doubled to $1.20--making the sour cream just .09 cents. I made a Chocolate-Strawberry Torte dessert that uses 8 ozs. of sour cream, so I'll be stocking up on quiet a few containers.

Wine Tags Coupons Found

I found some great wine tag coupons at Martin's this morning. I've posted pictures of the valuable coupons above. I was especially pleased to find the $2.00 meat and $1.00 Sorrento Ricotta Cheese coupons. Be sure to check your local stores!

Menu: April 26-May 2

Our menu is pretty simple this week. The sun is shining. We'll be spending lots of time outside enjoying the beautiful weather and the new rocking chairs we purchased for our front porch.

Sunday, April 26: We ate at the golf course after my husband and son finished golfing.
Monday, April 27: Three Cheese Manicotti, Salad, Garlic Bread
Tuesday, April 28: Grilled Chicken (marinaded in italian dressing), Baked Potatoes, Broccoli
Wednesday, April 29: Hotdogs & Hamburgers on the grill, Homemade Pasta Salad
Thursday, April 30: Homemade Pizza, Salad
Friday, May 1: Dinner Out
Saturday, May 2: Steaks on the grill, Veggie Stir-Fry, Crescent Rolls

Breakfast/Snacks: Blueberry Muffins, Banana Muffins, Mini Bagels from HERE, Fresh Fruit and Trail Mix from HERE

Have a great week everyone!

CVS: Trail Mix for .50 cents per bag

I ran to CVS this morning. I scanned my card on the scanner and received a CRT coupon for $2.00 off any two CVS Gold Emblem Nuts. Trail mix is on sale this week for $1.50 per bag. I purchased two bags and used the $2.00 coupon--making each bag just .50 cents. Did anyone else receive this coupon?

Weis: Free Toilet Paper and Mini Bagels for .99 cents

I headed to Weis this morning and picked up the following items:

4 rolls of Marcal Toilet Paper (on sale for .99 cents per roll; used FREE coupon from 4/5/2009 Smart Source insert)

1 bag of Mini Bagels from the bakery dept. ($2.99; used $2.00 bakery coupon discussed HERE)

Total for everything was .99 cents plus tax.

Walgreens: 4/26/2009 Trip

I made a quick run to Walgreens this evening and purchased the following items:

2 Got 2 B Styling Products (on sale for $5.00 each; used 2 $2.00 printable coupons found HERE)
2 Cans of Chicken Noodle Soup (on sale for .59 cents w/in ad coupon; used $1.00/2 printable coupon found HERE)
1 Nivea Touch Body Wash ($4.99; used $1.00/1 off tear pad coupon discussed HERE)

After coupons, my total was $10.17 plus sales tax. I paid with $10.00 in Register Rewards and just .17 cents out of pocket. I earned back $10.00 in Register Rewards for use in the future ($5.00 for purchasing two Got 2 B products and $5.00 for purchasing the Nivea Body Wash).

Food Lion "Home and Earth" Coupon Booklet

On Saturday, I found another coupon booklet in Food Lion. It's called "Home and Earth" and contains the following store coupons:

Check your local store for these valuable coupons.

Food Lion: Old El Paso moneymaker

I purchased four packets of Old El Paso taco seasoning and two cans of Old El Paso refried beans at Food Lion on Saturday. The taco seasoning was .84 cents per package and I used two coupons for $1.00/2 Old El Paso products--making them just .34 cents each. The refried beans were $1.34 per can and I used peelie coupons for $1.00 off each can--making them just .34 cents per can. Total for everything was $2.04 plus sales tax. I also received a $3.00 catalina coupon for $3.00 off my next beef or chicken purchase. The transaction netted me a profit of .96 cents.

Details on this catalina are:

This catalina is printing at Food Lion from April 24th through May 17th.

Purchase THREE Old El Paso Taco Sheels, Dinner Kits, Seasoning, Refried Beans or Heat & Serve Dishes and receive $1.00 catalina coupon on your next beef or chicken purchase.

Purchase SIX Old El Paso Taco Sheels, Dinner Kits, Seasoning, Refried Beans or Heat & Serve Dishes and receive $3.00 catalina coupon on your next beef or chicken purchase.

Country Crock Coupons Found

On Saturday, I made a quick stop at Food Lion to purchase a bar of cream cheese for butterscotch dip. The store had a vendor handing out free samples and coupons. I grabbed a few of the following coupons:

Save $1.00 on any one Shedd's Country Crock Spread (45 oz. or larger).

Save $1.00 on any one Country Crock Side Dish.

Both of the coupons expire on May 31, 2009. Check your local stores for these coupons.

Martin's: Barilla Pasta for .09 cents per box

Martin's has Barilla Pasta on sale for $1.09 per box. I purchased two boxes and used two .50/1 coupons which both doubled to $1.00--making each box just .09 cents. I had to do two separate transactions because my store only doubles one like coupon per transaction. My son loves the noodles!

Herb Gardening

This has been a very busy week for me! The weather was warm and I've been busy spending time outside. I purchased three different herbs (Basil, Dill and Cilantro) at the local Farmer's Market and planted them in a window box and placed them in my kitchen window. Once the weather stays warm, I will move the box outside and hang it from my back deck. This is my first time growing herbs so I'm excited and hope they survive. Wish me luck!

Is anyone else planting herbs? If so, what are you planting?

New Blinkie Coupons Found

I found the following new blinkie coupons today at Food Lion:

Save .50 cents off any frozen New York Texas Garlic Toast, Texas Toast with Cheese, Breadstick or Dip'N Sticks product. (expires 6/15/2009)

Save $1.00 off any 64 oz. bottle or 12 oz. 4-pack Ocean Spray Pomegranate Blend Juice Drink. (expires 7/11/2009)

Save .75 cents on any two packages of Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Brown Rice. (expires 6/14/2009)

Be sure to check your local grocery stores for these coupons!

Taco Dip Recipe

I just finished making Taco Dip for a party I'm attending this evening and decided to share the recipe with my readers.

Ingredients:

2 bars of Cream Cheese

1 jar (16 ozs.) of Mild Taco Sauce

Tomato

Shredded Lettuce

Shredded Cheese

Tortilla Chips

Set cream cheese out on the counter top to soften. Combine both bars of cream cheese and the jar of taco sauce in bowl. Mix until ingredients are fluffy (see photo below). It only takes a few minutes in my Kitchen-Aid mixer.


Spread the mixture into a 9 x 13 dish.

Top with shredded lettuce, mild cheddar cheese and tomatoes. Refrigerate until time to serve. In the past, I've also added green peppers, onions and other toppings depending on where I'm taking the dish. My family prefers it with just lettuce, tomato and cheese. Also, to spice it up a bit you can use medium or hot taco sauce. I've been making this recipe for years and I almost always bring the dish home empty. Enjoy! :)

I'm linking this post to Tasty Tuesday at Balancing Beauty and Bedlem.

Martin's: Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips $1.33 per bag

I'm especially excited about this deal! I also purchased three bags of Nature's Promise Blue Corn Tortilla Chips. They are on sale this week for $1.99 per bag (a pretty good deal even without this promotion). 3 bags x .1.99 per bag = $5.97. After the $2.00 instant savings was deducted, the total was 3.97 cents for THREE bags--approximately 1.33 cents per bag. I love using these chips for my taco dip, but rarely purchase them because of the cost. I take taco dip to almost every function I'm invited to, so this was an excellent deal for me.

Reminder: It is NOT necessary to do separate transactions for the instant savings to be deducted. As long as you purchase participating products in multiples of three, then it will work. I purchased everything I'm about to post in one transaction, but am separating it out on my blog so it will be easier for my readers to understand. Please let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to help.

Martin's: Organic Black Beans .33 cents per can

I also purchased Nature's Promise Black Beans. They are on sale this week for .99 cents per can. 3 cans x .99 cents per can = $2.97. After the $2.00 instant savings was deducted, the total was .97 cents for THREE cans--approximately .33 cents per can. I love adding black beans to South-West Chicken Salads or Taco Salads. Do you have any other uses for black beans? If so, please share.

Reminder: It is NOT necessary to do separate transactions for the instant savings to be deducted. As long as you purchase participating products in multiples of three, then it will work. I purchased everything I'm about to post in one transaction, but am separating it out on my blog so it will be easier for my readers to understand. Please let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to help.

Martin's: Organic Kidney Beans .33 cents per can

I also purchased Nature's Promise Kidney Beans. They are on sale this week for .99 cents per can. 3 cans x .99 cents per can = $2.97. After the $2.00 instant savings was deducted, the total was .97 cents for THREE cans--approximately .33 cents per can. Since the beans don't expire until 2012, I'll be saving them to make chili.

Reminder: It is NOT necessary to do separate transactions for the instant savings to be deducted. As long as you purchase participating products in multiples of three, then it will work. I purchased everything I'm about to post in one transaction, but am separating it out on my blog so it will be easier for my readers to understand. Please let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to help.

Martin's: Organic Tomato Paste approx. .02 cents per can

Martin's is having a great promotion this week on participating Nature's Promise organic products. If you purchase 3 participating products, you receive $2.00 off your order instantly. Tomato paste is on sale this week for .69 cents per can. 3 cans x .69 cents per can = $2.07. After the $2.00 instant savings was deducted, the total was .07 cents for THREE cans--approximately .02 cents per can. It is not necessary to do separate transactions for the instant savings to be deducted. As long as you purchase participating products in multiples of three, then it will work. I purchased everything I'm about to post in one transaction, but am separating it out on my blog so it will be easier for my readers to understand. Please let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to help.

Walgreens: Free Glade Soy Candles

Remember my post HERE about free Glade Soy Candles at Walgreens? I know many of you were unable to take advantage of this freebie because the $4.00 printable manufacturer coupon reached the print limit so quickly. I'm pleased to report that the coupon has been reset and can be printed HERE. Even if you printed the coupon last time, you should be able to print two more copies. Good news: I was able to print two more copies. Bad news: The candles were out of stock at my store yesterday. :( Be sure to take advantage of this freebie before the Easysaver coupon ends on April 25th.

Weis: More Great Coupons in Newspaper

Sorry for the blurry photo, but I'm short on time today. Weis had some more great coupons in the newspaper today. The sales circular was located inside of the Martinsburg Journal TODAY (Wednesday, April 22, 2009) and contains the following coupons:

Save $5.00 off your purchase of $40.00 or more

Save $2.00 off your Bake Shop purchase (no minimum purchase necessary)

FREE 2 Liter Coke or Diet Coke (w/purchase of $25.00 or more)

FREE Weis Brand Sandwich Cookies (w/purchase of $25.00 or more)

The above coupons are valid from April 23, 2009 until April 29, 2009. Did any other newspapers across the country have these coupons in the sales circular? If so, please share.

Cola-Cola/Reese's Tear Pad Coupon Found

I found a new tear pad coupon today. Save $1.00 on any Reese's (1/4 oz-2.0 oz.) bar when you purchase any 20 oz. Coca-Cola product. The coupon expires on April 30, 2009. Be sure to check your local convenience stores for this coupon.

Coupon Booklet Found at Kmart

I had to make an unexpected trip to Kmart this afternoon to purchase a new telephone. I accidentally dropped the telephone into the bathtub while my son was taking a bath. Needless to say, the telephone is no longer working. So...off to Kmart we headed to purchase a new telephone that is now charging. While checking out at the register, I found a new coupon booklet and wanted to be sure and share it with my readers. It's titled "Spring is Savings Season" and contains over $75.00 in coupons--both manufacturer and Kmart coupons. Be sure to check your local stores for this great coupon booklet.

Menu: April 19-April 25

I went grocery shopping on Saturday evening and was pleased to spend only $32.06 in groceries for the entire week. This total included items needed to make taco dip and a pineapple-banana dessert for two gatherings I'm attending this week.

Sunday, April 19: Hotdogs on the grill, Homemade Pasta Salad

Monday, April 20: Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Green Beans

Tuesday, April 21: Grilled Chicken, Loaded Baked Potatoes, Broccoli

Wednesday, April 22: Tacos, Spanish Rice

Thursday, April 23: Three Cheese Manicotti, Salad , Garlic Bread

Friday, April 24: Pizza from HERE, Salad

Saturday, April 25: Dinner Out

Kohl's: 80% Off Clearance Purchases

I love dressing my son in Chaps and Ralph Lauren. So, I was very pleased to find some wonderful items for him on the 80% off clearance rack this evening. Both of the Chaps shirts I've posted pictures of were marked down to $4.80. They are long-sleeved and will be put back for when my son starts pre-school in September. Have you found any good items on the clearance rack at Kohl's recently? If so, please share.

More Powerade

I was able to get fifteen more bottles of Powerade this evening at Weis for $1.75 plus tax. See my post from earlier today HERE for further explanation of this deal. This brings my grand total to thirty bottles which makes me happy! :)

Weis: 15 Bottles of Powerade for $1.75

Weis has a great promotion running on Powerade and Powerade Zero. They are on sale 15 for $10.00. You must purchase 15 or they will ring up $1.00 each. This afternoon, I purchased 15 bottles of Powerade Zero and used seven coupons for .75/2. The first four coupons doubled to $1.50 (my store has a limit of 4 like coupons doubling) and the last three coupons were deducted at face value of .75 cents. My total for fifteen bottles of Powerade was $1.75 plus tax--which comes out to about .12 cents each. My husband recently started exercising again so these will come in handy! I have seven more coupons and am hoping to take advantage of this deal one more time before the sale ends on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Has anyone else taken advantage of this deal?

White House Coupons Received

Remember my post HERE about finding packages of White House applesauce cups on clearance for .88 cents? My son loves the applesauce so I sent a short email to the manufacturer telling them how much he enjoyed this particular flavor. I was surprised to receive the following coupons in my mailbox today as a thank you for my email:

1 FREE White House product coupon (up to $5.00 value) :)

2 .50 cent/1 White House product coupons

The coupons were accompanied with a nice letter thanking me for contacting the company to share my opinion. This is a company that I will continue to support in the future.

Resolve Rebate Received

Remember my post HERE about the Resolve Try Me Free Rebate? I received my rebate check today in the amount of $7.15. The check arrived approximately five weeks after submission. Did anyone else take advantage of this rebate? If so, have you received your check?

Walgreens: Free Degree Deodorant and Chapstick

I made a quick run to Walgreens this morning and purchased the following:

6 Degree travel size deodorants (.99 cents each; earned $6.00 Register Reward--making them FREE)

1 Chapstick True Shimmer ($1.99; earned $2.00 Register Reward--making it FREE)

I paid with $8.00 in Register Rewards and earned $8.00 in Register Rewards back ($6.00 for Degree and $2.00 for Chapstick). Travel size deodorants are nice to keep on hand for vacations or when my husband travels for work.

.75/2 Powerade Tear Pad Coupon

I found a new tear pad coupon this morning. Save .75 cents on any two 32 oz. bottles of Powerade or Powerade Zero. The coupon expires on May 8, 2009. Be sure to check your local convenience stores for this coupon. This coupon begins with a "5" and will make for a good deal when doubled.

$1.00 Oscar Mayer Deli Creations Tear Pad Coupon

I found a new tear pad coupon at the grocery store this week. Save $1.00 on any one Oscar Mayer Deli Creations Sandwich. The coupon expires on May 12, 2009. It has a Food Lion logo in the top right-hand corner, but is a manufacturer coupon and can be redeemed anywhere. Be sure to check your local grocery stores for this coupon. I have extras if anyone is interested.
Food Lion has these on sale for $2.50--which would make them $1.50 after coupon. Does anyone know if any other store has these for less? If so, please share.