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Hot Huggies printables!

March 28, 2011 by

If you’ve got littles ones in diapers, there are plenty of HOT Huggies printables right now!  Even if you don’t have little ones in diapers, you can pick up a few for baby shower gifts!  You should be able to print each of these twice per computer!

Share this coupon here with three friends and you’ll be able to print a coupon for $3 off any package of Huggies!

There is also a $3/1 Huggies printable coupon here

If you haven’t printed these coupons yet, they are also still available (sort by “Household” and use the zip code 90210)

$2/1 Huggies diapers (valid on any)

$3/1 Huggies diapers (60 ct+)

There is also a $2.50/1 Huggies diapers (48 ct+) Target printable here. Reportedly (I haven’t confirmed this myself), the newborn and size 1 jumbo packs meet this requirement and are priced at $8.99.  So, if you use the $3 manufacturer’s coupon and the $2.50 Target coupon, you pay $3.49 for a jumbo pack of diapers!

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Menu Planning Monday: My menu for the week of 3/27

March 28, 2011 by

I feel like I’m in a meal planning “rut” right now.  I think it’s due to burn-out and being sick on top of that, so our menu this week consists of a lot of family favorites/trusty stand-bys.

The plan listed here just includes our dinner menu and recipes. I have calculated Weight Watchers points values using the e-tools Recipe Builder, and points values this week are based on the new Points Plus program!

If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile, then you know that for the past two years, I have done a $40 weekly budget. With the changes to our eating habits, I’m going to increase our budget to $50 per week, and I’m really going to try to stick to that, but I’m not even sure that will be enough. This will be a trial and error experience, so stay tuned!

If you’re new to menu planning or would like tips for getting started, check out this post here.  Make sure you check out my HUGE 4K fan giveaway on Facebook:  we’ve got tons of great prizes including Amazon, Target, Disney, Restaurant.com and Starbucks gift cards PLUS super cute products, too! (there are over 40 items!)

SUNDAY:Perfect Enchiladas – The basis for this recipe comes from The Pioneer Woman, but she uses ground beef and I’m going to use chicken (last time I used pork and that was yummy, too!)  Marci posted the recipe on her blog awhile back and I finally got around to trying it a few weeks ago and it was a hit, so we’re having it again.

Our “filling” – I’m going to put 2 frozen chicken breasts in the crockpot on low with a can of enchilada sauce (red) and some taco seasoning.  I’ll shred the taco meat and that and some cheese will become our “filling”

The sauce (from Marci’s blog)
1 T. canola oil
1 T. flour/cornstarch
1 large (28 oz) can enchilada/red sauce
2 c. chicken broth
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. ground black pepper
2 T. chopped cilantro

-In a large saucepan over med. heat, add oil and flour and whisk together to make a paste, cooking for 1 min.
-Pour in the red sauce, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and cilantro, and bring to boil.
-Reduce heat and simmer 30-45 min.

I’m going to use 1 dozen flour tortillas.  Whenever I make enchiladas, I always put a little bit of sauce along the bottom of the pan to keep the enchiladas from stocking to the pan.  I’ll fill each tortilla with the shredded chicken breast and cheese, roll it, and place it in a 9X13 Pyrex baking dish. Then, I’ll cover the rolled enchiladas with the sauce and some cheese and bake it in the oven for 20-30 minutes at 350 until the cheese is melted.

WW points = 9 per serving for 2 enchiladas

MONDAY: Spaghetti – I know it’s not anything exciting, but I was sick this weekend and never made it to the grocery store, so this is the best I can do with what I’ve got “on hand”

TUESDAY: Turkey chili – I got this recipe from the Shady Brook Farms website.  I’m going to dump all of these ingredients in the crockpot and cook them on low all day (I’ll brown the meat first!)

Ingredents:

1 package Shady Brook Farms® 93/7 Lean Ground Turkey
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounce each) chopped stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounce) spicy chili beans
3 teaspoons chili powder

WEDNESDAY: Country Ham and Macaroni Casserole – My family makes me laugh because when I ask for their input into menu planning, this is always their first pick.  I think I could make this every week and they would be totally content!

Thanks to Sandy~Bettyinthekitchen (BabyCenter.com Cooking for Your Family Board)

Ingredients:
1 lb country ham slices or regular smoked ham in one piece (I just use whatever leftover ham we have on hand)
1 large onion, diced
1 lb elbow macaroni (whole wheat)
2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz) – I use reduced fat
1 cup sour cream (I use reduced fat)
1 can cream of chicken soup (I use 98% fat free)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine, melted (I don’t use this when I make it)
1 cup dry plain bread crumbs

1. Heat oven to 400º.
2. Bring 4 quarts water and ham to boiling in large pot. Once water begins to boil,
remove ham to a plate. Add onion and macaroni to pot. Return water to boiling; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Coarsely chop ham, discarding any fat and bones.
4. Drain macaroni and onion and return to pot. Add ham, cheese, sour cream and soup. Scrape into a 13x9x2 baking dish. Pour melted margarine over top. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
5. Bake in heated 400º oven 30 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Note: Prepare in two 8×8 casserole dishes, bake one and freeze one (unbaked) for another day. If freezing, top with crumbs and margarine right before baking.

WW points = 9 points per serving (with modifications above), makes 6 servings
Sides:  sliced cantaloupe and green salad

THURSDAY: Chicken lickin’ good pork chops (slow cooker) – I know today’s going to be a busy day, so I wanted something I could stick in the slow cooker that would basically be ready by the time I got home, and this recipe is perfect for that!

Ingredients:
6-8 lean pork chops, 1-inch thick
1/2 cup flour (omit if you don’t brown chops in skillet)
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp oil (omit if you don’t brown chops in skillet)
1 10.5oz can chicken & rice soup

Dredge pork chops in mixture of flour, salt, dry mustard & garlic powder. Brown chops in oil in a large skillet. Place browned pork chops in crockpot. Add can of soup. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3 1/2 hours. If I don’t brown the chops, then I just toss the salt, dry mustard & garlic powder in the crockpot instead of dredging the chops.

*Note: When making this meal, I use a can of family size chicken & rice soup and drain off some of the broth – it keeps the meat tender and there is more of the chicken & rice mixture for everyone! If you don’t have time to brown the chops first in a skillet, I’ve also just dipped it into the flour mixture and put it straight into the slow cooker and it works fine that way, too.

WW points = 6 servings, 7 points per serving

FRIDAY: Black bean and chicken burritos (slow cooker) – This is another family favorite that is SUPER easy to make!

Ingredients:
1 taco/fajita seasoning packet
2 cans black beans, drained
2-3 chicken breasts
1 can green enchilada sauce

Place chicken breasts in bottom of the crockpot and then add remaining ingredients. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Shred chicken before serving and serve in tortillas. We add cheese, sour cream, etc. to the tortillas. We sometimes add rice (cooked rice to the mixture once we’re ready to serve, not in the crockpot!). This is also really good if you use beef instead of the chicken!

WW points = 6 points Per serving (does not include the tortillas)

SATURDAY: Peppered steak – this is a family recipe that came from my mother in law

Ingredients:
3 cups hot cooked rice
1 lb lean beef round steak (cut into 1/2 inch thick strips)
1 T Paprika
2 T butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 c. beef broth
1 cup sliced green onions
2 green peppers, cut in strips
2T cornstarch
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. soy sauce
2 lg tomatoes (cut in eighths)

Pound steak to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 1/4 inch wide strips. Sprinkle meat with paprika. Let stand. Brown meat in butter. Add garlic and brother. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in onions and green peppers. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Blend cornstarch, water and soy sauce. Stir into meat mixture. Cook, stirring until clear and thickened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir gently. Serve over beds of fluffy rice.

WW points = 7 points/serving  (add an additional 3 points for 1/2 cup rice and 5 points for 1 cup rice), this makes 4 servings.

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Target deals for the week of 3/27: 4 freebies!

March 27, 2011 by

Here’s my Target “Top 13? deals of the week. Keep in mind that pricing may vary by area. Always check your local ad to confirm that they have the “weekly deals.”  Some of these deals were not listed in the weekly ad, which means YMMV in terms of pricing.  Thanks to Totally Target for the heads up on many of the price cuts!

Get Text Alerts from Target: receive coupons, deals, and weekly ad reminders on your mobile phone – use a barcode that can be scanned at check-out for multiple one time only coupon deals throughout the month.  The text alerts for mobile coupons appear to be released on Sundays and appear to be valid for one week only (when the new round is released on Sundays, the old round

Now, you can save 5% when you use your Target Red Card. (This is valid in stores only)

Target now offers price matching. You can check out their policy here.

At Target, you can use one Target coupon and one manufacturer’s coupon per item. The printable Target coupons now state “one per transaction” meaning you can only use one “like” coupon per transaction. The Target coupons from the inserts do not have this wording and neither do the Target toy coupons. You can read/print their coupon policy here.

They are also offering a .05 credit when you bring in your own reusable shopping bag!

Regular Markdown Schedule in other DepartmentsMonday – Electronics, Kids Clothing and Stationary (Cards, GiftWrap, etc.)
Tuesday – Domestics, Women’s Clothing, Pets and Market (food items)
Wednesday – Men’s Clothing, Toys, Health and Beauty, Lawn & Garden items
Thursday – House Wares, Lingerie, Shoes, Sporting Goods, Movies, Music, Books, Decor and Luggage
Friday – Auto, Cosmetics, Hardware, & Jewelry

FREEBIES:

Benefiber sticks (16 ct) – $5.49
$3/1 Target Benefiber printable
$3/1 Benefiber printable
$3/1 Benefiber printable
Final Price = FREE after coupons!

Circo baby/toddler socks – $1
$1/1 Circo apparel/accessories printable
Final Price = FREE after coupon!

Revlon beauty tools (emery boards, clippers, trimmers, etc.) – $1.57-$2.99
$2/1 Revlon Beauty Tool Target coupon – 3-20 SS
$2/1 Revlon Beauty tool printable (this is a manufacturer’s coupon)
Final Price = as low as free after coupons

Visine Advanced Relief (.28 oz) – $1.99
$2/1 Visine printable
Final Price = Free after coupon

GROCERIES:

Dannon Danimals – 2/$4
$1/1 Danimals – 2-27 SS
Final Price = $1 each after coupon

Market Pantry fruit snacks (10 ct) – $1.39
$1/2 Archer Farms or Market Pantry Fruit Snacks Target printable
Final Price = $.89 after coupon

Wish Bone salad dressing – $1.89
$1.50/2 Wish Bone salad dressing Target printable
$.75/1 Wish Bone dressing printable (valid on Bruschetta, Italian, Greek Vinagrette, Superfruit Berry Vinagrette, or Mediterranean Italian)
Final Price = $.39 after coupons (when you buy 2)

HEALTH & BEAUTY:

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion (2.5 oz) – $2.99
$1/1 Aveeno skincare Target printable
$3/2 Aveeno Naturals – 3-27 SS
Final Price = $.49 after coupons

Halls cough drops – $1.19
$.75/1 Halls cough drops – 3-27 SS
Final Price = $.44/each after coupon

Zantac Maximum Strength – $7.74
$2/1 Zantac Target printable
$5/1 Zantac printable
Final Price – $.74 after coupon

HOUSEHOLD:

Up & Up food storage containers – $1.97
$.50/2 Up & Up Target printable
Final Price = $1.45 each after coupon

GIFT CARD DEALS:

Buy Chef Michael’s dry dog food – $17.99 and 4 Chef Michael’s canned dog food – $.87, get a $5 Target gift card
$10/1 Chef Michael’s dry dog food (11.5 lbs+) – 3-27 SS
$1/5 Chef Michael’s Canine Creations – 3-27 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 1 Chef Michael’s dry dog food – $17.99
Buy 5 Chef Michael’s canned dog food – $.87/each

Use $10/1 Chef Michael’s coupon
Use $1/5 Chef Michael’s canned dog food coupon

Spend $11.34 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $6.34 after coupons/gift card

Buy 10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones ($1.80 each), get a $5 Target gift card
$4/10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones
Final Price = $9 after coupons/gift card ($.90 each)

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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Crazy 8: Save 25% off everything!

March 27, 2011 by

Today is the last day of the Crazy 8 Friends & Family sale – you’ll save 25% off everything in store and online! If you are shopping in the store, print this coupon here for the additional savings.  If you are shopping online, enter the code CZYFRIEND at check-out.

Here are the Crazy Deals of the Week:

-Save 30% off dresses!

-Woven shirts for $9.99

You’ll earn $20 in Crazy Cash for every $40 that you spend.  You can redeem your Crazy Cash from 4/7-4/17/11.


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Walgreens deals for the week of 3/27

March 27, 2011 by

If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you check out my tips for shopping at Walgreens here.  If you need coupons for the deals this week, check out My Coupon Hunter!

FREEBIES:

Buy Colgate Total Advanced or Gum Defense toothpaste or 360 Clean toothbrush – 2/$6, get a $4 RR
$1.50/1 Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste – 3-27 SS2
$1/1 Colgate toothpaste – 2-27 SS
$1/1 Colgate toothbrush – 3-27 SS2
Final Price = Free to $1 moneymaker after coupons/ECBs (toothpaste is a $1 moneymaker, toothbrushes are free)

Buy Snickers Creme eggs – $.29
$1/2 Mars Easter products – 3-20 RP
$2/2 Mars Easter products – April 2011 All You Magazine
Final Price = get 7 for $.03 (NOTE: you could buy 2 and use the $1/2 – the cashiers should adjust the price down, but you will not have any “beeps” and will get more bang for your buck if you buy 7!)

RR DEALS: these are not all of the RR deals, they are just the “highlights” – best deals are in red

Buy Claritin Allergy Relief – $19.99, get a $4 RR
$5/1 Claritin printable
$5/1 Claritin – 2-27 SS, 3-27 SS
Final Price = $10.99 after coupon/RR

Buy Coppertone or Bain de Soleil sun care – $9.99, get a $3 RR
$1/1 Coppertone printable
Final Price = $5.99 after coupon/RR

Buy select Dove products – 4/$15, get a $5 RR
-Active Clean shower tool
$1/1 Dove Men + Care body wash, face bar, or shower tool printable
-Antiperspirant/deodorant
$1/1 Dove Men + Care antiperspirant/deodorant – 3-27 RP
$1/1 Dove Men + Care antiperspirant/deodorant printable (scroll down and click on “clip coupon”)
-Body mist
$.75/1 Dove deodorant or body mist – 3-27 RP
-Body wash
$1/1 Dove body wash – 3-27 RP
$1/1 Dove Men + Care body wash – 3-27 RP
$1/1 Dove Men + Care body wash, face bar, or shower tool printable
-Hair care
$.75/1 Dove hair care products – 3-27 RP
-Deep Clean bar

SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Dove Men + Care products (deodorant, body wash, active care shower tool) – $15

-$4 (4 $1/1 manufacturer’s coupon)

Spend $11 OOP, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $6 after coupons/RR ($1.50 each)

Buy Garnier Fructis shampoo/conditioner/styler – 4/$14, get a $4 RR
$1/1 Garnier Fructis shampoo/conditioner/styler – 2-6 RP, 3-6 RP
Final Price = 4/$6 after coupons/RR ($1.50/each)

Buy Skintimate shave cream or gel – 2/$4, get a $2 RR
$.55/1 Skintimate – 3-20 SS
Final Price = $.90 after coupons/RR ($.45/each)

Buy Speed Stick antiperspirant/deodorant – $1.99, get a $1 RR
$.50/1 Speed Stick deodorant – 3-27 SS2
Final Price = $.49 after coupon/RR

Spend $10 on participating travel-sized products, get a $3 RR (pictured in ad: Pantene, Dove, Secret, Edge, Axe, Scope, and Colgate)
NOTE: If you have the P&G Everyday Savings coupon book, many of the coupons do not have size limitations, so depending on what’s included, you may be able to get some great deals!)

OTHER DEALS:

Charmin Basic tissue (6 ct double roll) – $2.99 w/ in ad coupon
$1/1 Charmin coupon from P&G Everyday Savings booklet
Final Price = $1.99 after coupons

Domino’s Confectioner’s or Light Brown Sugar – $.79 (w/ in ad coupon)
$.75/2 Domino’s sugar products – 3-27 RP
Final Price = $.42/each after coupon (when you buy 2)

Renuzit Odor Neutralizer – BOGO free (PSA $2.99)
$1/1 Renuzit printable
Final Price – $.99 for two (when you use two coupons) – $.50 each

W brand Premium diapers or training pants – $5.99
$2/1 W brand diapers (Infant care booklet – details are here)
*When you spend $25 on qualifying W brand products, you will get a form at check-out for a $10 MIR

SCENARIO:
Buy 7 W brand premium diapers – $5.99 each

-$14 ($2 W brand diapers coupon from Infant Care booklet)

Spend $27.93 OOP, get MIR form
Final Price = $17.93 after MIR ($2.56 per jumbo pack!)

FILLER ITEMS:
*Butterball chicken broth – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Butterfinger or Russell Stover Easter egg – $.39 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Deerfield Farms seasonings – $.79/each (w/ in ad coupon)
*Geisha mushrooms – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Jelly beans or Peeps – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Madam Mandarin oranges – 2/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Snickers or Russell Stover eggs – $.29 each
*Spring & Easter pencils – 8/$1 (w/ in ad coupon)

NOTE: This is not in the ad, but at my stores, they have bins of silly bands 4/$1 – these would be great for goody bags or in Easter Baskets!

The following scenarios are for those who have few, if any, RR to start with: $3.55 OOP fo4 $13.55 in merchandise, $3 in RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 2 Colgate toothbrushes or toothpaste – 2/$6

Use 2 $1/1 coupons (or $1.50 for the toothpaste)

Spend $3-4 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Speedstick – $1.99
Buy 2 Skintimate shave gel – 2/$4
Buy 4 Snickers eggs – $.29/each

Use $.50 Speedstick coupon
Use 2 $.55/1 Skintimate coupons
Use $1/2 Snickers coupon
Use $4 Colgate RR

Spend $.55 OOP, get a $1 RR and a $2 RR

My Plan: I am starting with a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 2 Colgate toothbrushes – 2/$6
Buy 4 Snickers eggs – $.29/each

Use 2 $1/1 Colgate coupons
Use $1/2 candy coupon
Use $4 RR

Spend $.16 OOP, get a $4 RR

Then, I will follow Transaction #2 above

FAQS: (Check out Walgreens new coupon policy here!)

Do you do multiple transactions at one store on one visit?
It just depends. Several stores in my area have gone to a “one RR per item per day” rule, which means I can’t do more than one transaction where I’m earning RR for the same product at the same store. Some of the stores in my area also will not let you use the RR you earn from one transaction on another transaction in that same visit.  I’m fortunate to have several stores within a few minutes of my house, so I usually try to break up transactions at different stores and on different days to stay in the good graces of my stores.

What is Walgreens policy on using BOGO free coupons with a BOGO free offer, adjusting down coupons, etc.?
The new coupon policy does not really using a BOGO free coupon with a BOGO free promotion, but it does say you can use up to two coupons as long as the total doesn’t go below zero, so, you SHOULD be able to do this!!

Walgreens coupon policy is now to adjust the value of coupons down – YAY!!

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item (always give the store coupon last to avoid problems)

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, if you buy 2 Speedstick, you will only earn a RR for one)

*You also typically cannot use the Register Rewards earned from a promotion on the same promotion and earn Register Rewards again. For example, if you buy the Speedstick and use the RR from that to buy more, the RR will not print

*Register Rewards are considered to be “manufacturer’s coupons” and you can only use one manufacturer’s coupon per item. You will have to add “filler” items if you are using a manufacturer’s coupon and a RR. The in ad coupons often have good, inexpensive filler items. (check out the weekly match-ups for ideas)

*If you are using more than one RR in a transaction, always give the RR with the highest value FIRST. Sometimes strange things happen with coupons and taxes and even if you think you have planned out your scenario very well, you will end up with more overage than you planned for.

*If you are buying items that would result in a “free” item or “overage” when combining a store coupon and a manufacturer’s coupon, give the manufacturer’s coupon FIRST, and the store coupons LAST to avoid beeping/issues at the register! Make sure that you are purchasing enough items in your total transaction to “cover” the overage. You will not get cash back and you will have to add items to cover the overage or they will not take the coupon.

*If your Register Reward doesn’t print for some reason and you have fulfilled all of the obligations for the “deal” (including not using RR from the same parent company to pay) DO NOT let them tell you it is because you used coupons! Chances are they didn’t print because the catalina machine is not working. You have two choices: you can return your items and try again or you can contact the catalina company by doing the following:
*The store will give you a form to fill out and mail in to catalina
*Call 1-877-210-1917, option 1

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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