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Tasty Treat Tuesday: Pumpkin Cake With Cider Caramel Sauce

October 23, 2012 by melinda-ann Leave a Comment

I know I just did a pumpkin cake last week, but can you really blame me for wanting to try this one too? Does it not look absolutely delicious to you?! I am even willing to make an extra trip to the store just to buy canned pumkin for it, which is really saying a lot. I never do that. Thanks Mandy’s Recipe Box!

Here’s what you need to make this:
Pumpkin cake:

1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. oil
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin
2 eggs

Cider Caramel Sauce:

1/2 c. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2/3 c. apple cider
2 Tbsp. heavy cream
1 Tbsp. butter
salt to taste

Here’s how to make it -> Pumpkin Cake with Cider Caramel Sauce

Meijer deals for the week of 10/21-10/27

October 23, 2012 by melinda-ann Leave a Comment

**Please review the Meijer Coupon Policy before your visit. It is always good to print and take a copy with you, just in case.**

Here are the best Meijer deals for the week thanks to Sarah’s Deals!

Ortega Seasoning Mix (on sale – may vary) – $0.54
25% off Ortega Products
-$0.50/2 Ortega coupon (from 10-7 SS)
Final Price: $.29 each when you buy 2

Ortega Black Beans (on sale – may vary) – $0.82
25% off Ortega Products
-$0.50/2 Ortega coupon (from 10-7 SS)
Final Price: $0.57 each when you buy 2

McCormick Cinnamon – $1.42
25% off McCormick Extracts, Herbs or Grinders (prices start at $1.89)
-$1.75/2 McCormick coupon (from 10-7 RP)
Final Price: $.55 when you buy 2

McCormick Chili Powder, Black Pepper, Paprika – $1.49
25% off McCormick Extracts, Herbs or Grinders (prices start at $1.89)
-$1.75/2 McCormick coupon (from 10-7 RP)
Final Price: $0.62 each when you buy 2

Nestle Toll House Morsels, 10-12 oz – $2.19
-$0.50/1 Toll House coupon (from 9-9 RP)
Final Price: $1.69 after coupon

General Mills Large Box Cereals: Original Cheerios 18 oz, MulitGrain Cheerios 16.2 oz, Honey Nut Cheerios 21.6 oz or Cocoa Puffs 20.9 oz – $3.33
*Buy any 3 GM cereals, save $2.00 instantly*
-$0.50/1 Cheerios coupon (from 9-23 SS)
–$0.50/1 Honey Nut printable coupon
–$0.50/1 Cocoa Puffs printable
–$0.75/1 MultiGrain Cheerios printable coupon
Final Price: as low as $2.12 each when you buy 3 with coupons (a stock up price for large boxes – like paying $0.80 for smaller boxes)

Purex Liquid 60-72oz, Pacs 26ct – $2.99
-$1.00/1 Purex Liquid or Pacs coupon (from Oct All You)
Final Price: $1.99 after coupon

Buy 7, get $7 off items Mix and match 7 participating items below in one transaction and you’ll save $1.00 on each. Limit ONE OFFER per transaction.

Eckrich Meat or Cheese Franks or Meat Bologna, 12-16 oz or Armour Fun Kit Lunchmakers – $1.79
-$1.00 instantly when you mix & match 7 items
Final Price: $0.79 each after instant savings

Eckrich Smoked Sausage – $2.49
-$1.00 instantly when you mix & match 7 items
-$0.55/1 Eckrich Smoked Sausage printable
Final Price: $0.94 after coupon

John Morrell Off the Bone Meat, tub – $2.49
-$1.00 instantly when you mix & match 7 items
Final Price: $1.49 each after instant savings

John Morrell Smoked Bacon or Eckrich Smok-Y Links or Beef Franks – $2.89
-$1.00 instantly when you mix & match 7 items
Final Price: $1.89 each after instant savings

**Buy Any 3 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler, Get $3.00 off instantly at the register** (valid through 11/3/12) – Regular priced $2.99+, but no minimum price for the deal.

Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner 13oz – $2.50
*Get $3.00 off instantly when you buy 3*
– (3) $1.00/1 Garnier Fructis printable (you need two computers)
Final Price: $0.50 each when you buy 3 after coupon and instant savings

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Aldi deals for the week of 10/21-10/27

October 23, 2012 by melinda-ann Leave a Comment

Thanks to Coupon Clippin Daddy for this week’s deals.

If you are new to shopping, at Aldi’s, here’s their coupon policy: or lack there-of since they don’t actually take coupons!

Aldi’s does not take coupons of any kind.
At Aldi’s, you will have to bag your own groceries and pay a quarter to get a cart. The quarter is reimbursed when the cart is returned.
You’ll need to bring in your own reusable grocery bags or you’ll have to purchase them in the store.

For my Houston readers, I’m excited to share that we will be getting Aldi’s soon! They are building 30 more stores here! Details are here–> Discount Grocer Aldi to Open 30 Houston Stores

Here are some of the Aldi’s highlights for the week: remember to check out Coupon Clippin’ Daddy for the rest of the deals! It’s hard to judge what a “good deal” is since cost of living varies so much in various parts of the country, but these are all “good deals” by my standards in a low to moderate cost of living area.

Pumpkins $1.99

Sweet Potatoes, 3 lbs $0.99

Happy Farms Flavored Spreadable Cheese Wedges $1.29

Countryside Creamery Butter $1.99

Breakfast Best Heat-n-Serve Maple links $0.99

Happy Farms Cream Cheese $0.99

Bake House Creations Cresent Rolls $0.99

Chef’s Cupboard Condensed Soup $0.59

Baker’s Corner Canned Pumpkin $0.99

Baker’s Corner Fat Free Evaporated Milk $0.69

Choceur Advent Calendar $0.99

Pilgrim’s Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.69 per lb