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Tasty Treat Tuesday: Peach Crostata

August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment


Not only are peaches in season right now, but they are also crazy cheap this week at my local grocery store.  Consequently, I have had peaches on the brain.  I have to find a way to use all of them before they go bad.  This yummy Peach Crostata just might be dessert tonight.  Lucky me!  Thanks Jenny Steffens!

Here’s what you need to make this:

  • 1 pie dough
  • 2 peaches, sliced (keep the skin on)
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1 pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 egg

Here’s how to make it -> Peach Crostata Tutorial

 

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Aldi deals for the week of 8/5-8/11

August 7, 2012 by 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.

Baby Carrots   $0.69

Fresh Split Chicken Breasts   $0.99 per lb

Lunch Mate Lunchmeat Tubs   $2.49

Countryside Creamery Tastes Like Butter Spray   $1.49

Happy Farms Whipped Cream Cheese   $1.49

Season’s Choice Roasted Potato Wedges   $1.79

Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen French Bread Pizza   $1.99

Kraft Mayo   $1.89

Jif To Go Peanut Butter   $2.29

Savoritz Baked Woven Wheat Crackers   $1.25

Baker’s Corner Marshmallows   $0.89

 

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Dollar General Deals for 8/6-8/13

August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Thanks to Nicole’s Nickels for this week’s deals.

Here are a few of the deals at Dollar General this week.  Be sure to check out Nicole’s Nickels for more deals!

**There is a $5 off $25 purchase printable coupon, available on the Dollar General website, valid for Saturday, August 11, 2012 only.**

Malt-O-Meal Cereal, 11 to 14 oz, Assorted varieties, On Sale for $1.95
$1.50/3 Malt-O-Meal Cereals printable
Final Cost: $1.45 each wyb 3

Quaker Instant Oatmeal, 7 ct, Assorted flavors, On Sale for $1.95
$1/2 Quaker Products printable
Final Cost: $1.45 each wyb 2

Barilla Pasta Meals, 9 oz, Assorted varieties, On Sale for $2.25
$1/1 Barilla Microwaveable Meals printable
$1/1 Barilla Pasta Entree printable
Final Cost: $1.25

Bic Simply Soleil Triple Blade Disposable Razors, 4 ct, On Sale for 50¢ OFF
$3/1 Bic Disposable Razor, exp. 9/2/12 (SS 08/05/12)
$2/1 Bic Soleil Disposable Razor, exp. 8/5/12 (SS 07/08/12)
Final Cost: varies

Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Wash, 6.7 oz, On Sale for $1 OFF
$1/1 Neutrogena Acne/Facial Cleansing Product printable
$1/1 Neutrogena Acne or Cleansing Product, exp. 9/1/12 (SS 07/15/12)
Final Cost: varies

Arm & Hammer Crystal Burst Plus OxiClean Unit Dose Detergent Paks, 24 ct, On Sale for $5
$0.75/2 Arm & Hammer Laundry Product, exp. 9/30/12 (SS 07/15/12)
$1/2 Arm & Hammer Single Use Laundry Detergent Power Paks, exp. 8/31/12 (SS 06/17/12)
Final Cost: as low as $4.50 each wyb 2

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent, 125 to 150 oz, On Sale for $8
$0.75/2 Arm & Hammer Laundry Product, exp. 9/30/12 (SS 07/15/12)
Final Cost: $7.63 each wyb 2

9 Lives Daily Essentials Canned Cat Food, 5.5 oz, Assorted flavors, On Sale 3 for $1
$1 off 16 cans 9Lives Wet Cat Food printable
Final Cost: $0.27 each wyb 16

Purina Fit & Trim Everyday Dry Dog Food, 4.5 lb bag, $4.75
$1/1 Purina Puppy Chow, Dog Chow, Active Senior 7+, Little Bites, Healthy Morsels or Fit & Trim Dog Food, exp. 10/21/12 (RP 07/29/12 #2)
Final Cost: $3.75

 

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Monday Night Round-Up: The day’s best coupons, deals and freebies!

August 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment

If you missed any of today’s posts, here are some of my favorites!

COUPONS:

Jif Hazelnut Spread only $1 after coupon at Walmart!

LALA Smoothies $.47 each after coupon!

Ziploc bags $1.39 after coupon and Hormel lunch meat $1.46 after coupon

Reach Floss:  free at Target with coupons!

Gerber Graduates items as low as $.49 each after coupon at Target!

Listerine Kids Smart Rinse $.99 after coupons!

Glidden Paint Testers $.94 after coupon at Walmart!

Pull Ups Wipes only $.64 after coupon at Walmart!

Canine Carryouts Dog Treats as low as $.65 each after coupon at Walmart!

Fantastik Cleaners $1 each after coupon at Walmart!

GIFT IDEAS:

Ink Garden Custom Travel photo mug for $2

Custom Photo Grocery Tote and 40 FREE photo prints for just $1!

Custom fleece photo blankets only $19.99 (regularly $39.99)

FREEBIE ALERT:  FREE 8X10 photo canvas (just pay shipping!) – $49 value!

AMAZON DEALS:

Pampers Thick Care Unscented wipes (504 ct) for $10.69 shipped

Sesame Street Cookie Monster Find & Learn Number Block for just $9!

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers only $.89 each shipped!

HSI The Styler Ceramic Tourmaline Ionic Flat Iron Hair Straightener for $39.99 shipped

K’NEX 521 Piece Value Tub only $15 (regularly $24.99)

Amazon:  Favorite Blu Ray movies under $10 (Hitch, Pride & Prejudice, Dear John and more)

Vtech – InnoTab Interactive Learning Tablet only $59 shipped (regularly $79.99)

Syma Remote Control Helicopter only $16.87 (87% off)

Playskool Poppin’ Park Pound-N-Pop Carnival for $8.10 (regularly $22.99)

Cascade ActionPacs 60 count container only $9.42 shipped!

Otterbox Defender Series Hybrid Case & Holster for iPhone 4 & 4S as low as $20 (regularly $49.99)

DEAL ALERT:  3 pack stylus set for $1.23 shipped (iPhone, iPad, iPod, and more!)

The Hunger Games DVD Pre-Order only $18.96

Apple iPhone compatible USB Sync and Charging Cable only $.86 shipped!

Maxell AA or AAA batteries (36 to 48 ct) for as low as $9.46 shipped!

DEALS:

Stride Rite Kids Shoe Sale:  save up to 50% off retail!

NEW Pampers Gifts to Grow 5 point code!

 

Walmart:  More Under $1 deals!

 

E-Poll:  Earn gift cards and cash for completing surveys!

Payoff.com:  Track your savings and debt payoff for FREE!

Back to School Shopping Tax FREE Holidays 2012

Nielsen Home Scan Consumer Panel has openings: earn free gift cards and prizes!

Opinion Outpost:  earn cash for completing surveys and product trials!

All You Magazine for $1.67 per issue PLUS get a FREE $5 Walmart gift card!

Just Fab:  Possible FREE shoes! (or 50% off new shoes)

Pinecone Research is accepting applications:  get paid $3 per survey!

GEVALIA:  Get 4 boxes of coffee and a Coffeemaker for just $9.99!

Rayovac 48 count AA or AAA batteries only $10!

4Checks.com: 2 boxes of personalized checks for $8.95 shipped!

MyPoints:  Get FREE gift cards and more!

Angel Soft Double Roll Bath Tissue (18 ct) $.24 per roll! **STOCK UP*

FREEBIES:

FREEBIE ALERT:  FREE School supplies at Target!

FREEBIE ALERT:  Get a FREE 30 day supply of contacts!

FREEBIE ALERT:  FREE Purina Puppy Care e-Book!

Free Redbox Rental codes round-up!

FREEBIES:  140 FREE 4X6 photo prints

Check your Credit Score for FREE with Credit Sesame (no payment info needed!)

Chili’s:  FREE Chips and Queso printable coupon!

FREE Kids Haircut at JC Penney in August!

FREE Kindle Download: Swim by Jennifer Weiner!

FREEBIE ALERT:  Procter & Gamble Gather Together coupon book ($25+ in savings!)

FREE Copycat Recipes Cookbook:  Panda Express, KFC, Olive Garden and more!

FREE $1 Amazon MP3 credit = FREE Music

FREE Arthritis Management Guide!

UPS My Choice:  Don’t miss out on packages while you travel this summer

FREEBIE ALERT:  7 free issues of Parents Magazine 

FREE Audio Books:  Fifty Shades of Grey, The Hunger Games, and MORE!

SWEPSTAKES/INSTANT WIN GAMES/GIVEAWAYS:

iPad a Day Giveaway from Coupons.com!

MISSION GIVEAWAY:  Gutzy Gear party for 10 (ends 8/10)

Diamond Candles Giveaway:  Enter to win the scent of your choice (ends 8/10)

Bliss That’s Incredi-Peel giveaway (ends 8/8)

GIVEAWAY:  $50 Walmart gift card (ends 8/8)

Hidden Valley Ranch Instant Win Game:  Win coupons and t-shirts (16,000 winners!)

Summer of Sobe:  Win FREE Sobe Life Water (through 8/6)

Deal or No Deal:  Play online for FREE and win prizes, too!

Superpoints:  Spin & Win gift cards or cash!

Wheel of Fortune:  Play online for FREE and win prizes, too!

SWEEPS:  Win FREE VitaminWater or a trip to Las Vegas!

Community Coffee: Wheel of Deals & Prizes Instant Win Game!

Shell Spin to Save Instant Win Game:  Win FREE gas or discounts on gas!

Cracker Barrel American Summer instant win game:  $5 gift card, vacations, and more!

American Family:  Enter to win the $50,000 cash sweepstakes

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FREE Weekend Family Fun and Activities Round-Up!

August 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Looking for some free family fun this weekend?  Here is a round up of free activities and events!

AC Moore – Saturday, August 4th from 1-3 p.m., Demo Lion Brand Tweed Stripes
-Wednesday, August 8th from 1-3 p.m.kids can make Sticky Mosaics Blinglets

Bank of America’s Museums on Us – Saturday August4th and Sunday August 5th (and the first full weekend of every month), Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders can get free access to more than 150 participating museums in 91 cities.  Photo ID and a valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card must be presented at the time of visit. One free general admission limited to each cardholder at a participating institution, excluding fundraising events, special exhibitions and ticketed shows the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month.  Here is a link to the full list of participating museums.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores – Free demos every Saturday, check your store here for more details.

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday, August 4th from 11-3 pm, kids can make a Friendship Day Trophy

Lowes Build and Grow – There is no class this weekend, but be sure to sign-up for next weekend’s class where kids can make a Shrek Dragon Ride.  A free apron, goggles and patch are included with the class.  Register for this class here and sign-up for future projects as well.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

The Home Depot – Saturday, August 4th from 9-12 p.m. kids can build a cork bulletin board.  All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.
– See Adult Weekly workshops here. (Landscape Design, Lawn Maintenance, Install Vinyl Flooring)

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

 

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