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Cooking With Kids Thursday: Banana Peanut Butter Sushi

August 16, 2012 by melinda-ann Leave a Comment

When I saw this meal idea, two things came to mind. First is that this would be such a cute lunch to send with my preschooler and kindergardner to school. Second is that this is the perfect lunch that my kids could make all by themselves. They are always asking if they can help when I am prepping meals, and I am always freaking out as I watch them heading for a knife to “help” me. Letting them make this gives them the opportunity to practice those cutting skills, while using a harmless butter knife. Can you guess what we are having for lunch tomorrow? Thanks I Love Easy Kids Recipes!

Here’s what you need to make this:

1 (8″) soft whole wheat tortilla
1 banana
1T raisins
cinnamon
honey
2T peanut butter

Here’s how to make it -> Banana Peanut Butter Sushi

HEB deals for the week of 8/15-8/12 – Houston Area

August 16, 2012 by melinda-ann Leave a Comment

Here are the highlights for the week thanks to Frugally Thrifty:

Always carry the HEB Coupon Policy with you. Coupons are for face value. In-store coupons are typically manufacturer’s coupons. On a Combo Loco deal: a coupon can’t be used for the free items.

H-E-B Deli Shaved Applewood Ham or Oven Roasted Turkey Lunchmeat 16 oz., and H-E-B American Singles 12 oz. Get 3 items free with in-store coupon:

H-E-B Mayo or Whip Salad Dressing 11 oz.
H*E*Buddy ABC Pretzels 15 oz.
H-E-B Bake Shop® Large White Round Top Bread, 24 oz

Buy Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise 30 oz., assorted varieties
Use $0.70/1 Hellmann’s Product, exp. 8/26/12 (RP 07/29/12 R)
GET FREE StarKist Chunk Light Tuna 2.6 oz., in water or oil, or 3 oz. tuna salad AND H-E-B Bake Shop® 100% Whole Wheat Bread 16 oz. with in-store coupon

Buy Frito Lay Multi Pack Chips 20 ct. 1 oz. bags assorted varieties
Get FREE 1/4 lb. of Hill Country Fare Deli Style Ham or Turkey with in-store coupon

Buy Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Whole Grain White Bread 20 oz.
Get FREE H-E-B Bake Shop® Whole Grain White Bread, 24 oz. with in-store coupon

Buy General Mills Cheerios Cereal 10 – 12.9 oz., chocolate, banana nut, cinnamon burst, apple cinnamon, multi-grain or dulce de leche
Use $0.50/1 Cheerios Cereal, exp. 8/18/12 (SS 07/08/12)
or Use $1/2 Select Cheerios Cereals printable
Save $1.50 on H-E-B Milk 1 gallon, assorted varieties

~Spend an Additional $10 Get These Great Deals ~

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Mix ‘n Match 5 for $5, limit 5

Oscar Mayer Lunchables 4.15 – 4.5 oz. assorted varieties, Mix ‘n Match 5 for $5

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr Pepper or H-E-B Soft Drinks 2 L btl. assorted varieties, Mix ‘n Match 5 for $5

Hill Country Fare Split Chicken Breasts Fresh! $1 per lb. limit 2

Pork Spareribs Fresh! sold in the bag $1.47 per lb. limit 2

Beef Rib Steaks bone-in, USDA Inspected value pack, $2.47 per lb., limit 2

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Aldi deals for the week of 8/12-8/18

August 16, 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.

Peaches, Plums or Nectarines $0.49

Nature’s Nectar 100% Tomato Juice $1.29

Arizona Canned Tea $0.79

Happy Farms Sliced Cheese $1.99

Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen Garlic Bread Sticks $1.69

Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Breasts $1.99 per lb

Roseland Pork Spare Ribs $2.49 per lb

Taco Bell Bold & Creamy Sauces $1.49

Benita Diced Green Chiles $0.69

Benita 10″ Burrito Flour Tortillas $1.29

Casa Mamita Mexican Style Seasonings $0.59

Clancy’s Corn Chips $0.99

Benton’s Vanilla Wafers $1.49

Filed Under: Aldi, grocery stores Tagged With: Aldi, Aldi grocery deals

Lowes Foods deals for the week of 8/15-8/21

August 16, 2012 by melinda-ann Leave a Comment

Thanks to Coupon Keri for this post. For a complete list of Lowes Foods deals for the week and to create a printable shopping list, visit her site at the following link -> Coupon Keri’s Lowes Foods post.

Here are a few of the great deals this week:

Tony’s crispy crust pizza, 7.04-7.42 oz – $1.00
$1/1 Tony’s Original Crust Pizza (Coupons.com Savings Club)
(Final Cost = FREE)

Magnum Ice Cream Treats, 3 ct – $3.00
$1.50/2 Magnum Ice Cream Multipack, exp. 8/26/12 (RP 07/29/12 R)
$1.50/2 Magnum Ice Cream Treats printable
$1.50/1 Magnum Mini Product printable
(Final Cost = as low as $1.50)

Coffee mate, 16 oz – $2.00
$0.55/1 Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid or Powder Creamer Product printable
$1/4 Nestle Coffee-mate Liquid Flavored or Original Creamers (Target mfr.)
$1/4 Nestle Coffee-mate Liquid Flavored or Original Creamers printable
(Final Cost = $0.90)

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze 64 oz – $3.00
$0.55/1 Blue Diamond Chilled or Shelf-Stable Almond Breeze Almondmilk, exp. 9/30/12 (SS 07/22/12)
$0.50/1 Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk printable
(Final Cost = $1.90)

Barilla Blue Box Pasta, 121=-16 oz – $1.25
$1/2 Barilla Blue Box Pasta, exp. 8/19/12 (SS 06/24/12 R)
$0.55/2 Barilla Blue Box Pasta, exp. 8/19/12 (SS 06/24/12)
(Final Cost = $0.70 each)

Apple & Eve Fruitable Juice, 8 pk – $2.50
$1/2 Apple & Eve Fruitable Juice printable
$1/2 Apple and Eve Product printable
$0.55/1 Apple & Eve Fruitables printable
(Final Cost = as low as $1.40)

Gillette Disposable Razors, 3 ct – $7.49
$1/1 Gillette Disposable Razor, exp. 9/30/12 (RP 08/12/12)
B1G1 Gillette Disposable Razor, exp. 9/30/12 (RP 08/05/12)
(Final Cost = $3.74)

Wisk Laundry Detergent, 50 oz – $3.99
$2/1 Wisk Laundry Detergent, exp. 9/23/12 (RP 08/12/12 R)
$2/1 Wisk Laundry Detergent printable
(Final Cost = $1.99)

Filed Under: grocery stores, Lowe's Foods Tagged With: Lowe's Foods, Lowe's Foods grocery deals