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Cooking With Kids Thursday: Campfire Cones

July 19, 2012 by 1 Comment

If you are planning a family camping trip this summer or you have a fire pit in your backyard, you definitely need to add making these campfire cones to your list of things to do.  I might even try doing it in the oven.  Kids can customize their own cones with whatever fillings they choose and everybody wins.  Thanks Chef Jessica Bright!

Here’s what you need to make these:

-Waffle cones

-Pieces of foil, big enough to wrap the cone

-An assortment of the fillings of your choice. They can include but are not limited to:

  • Chocolate chips
  • Butterscotch morsels
  • White chocolate morsels
  • Walnuts
  • Peanuts
  • Almonds
  • Toffee pieces
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Brown sugar
  • Coconut
  • Cocoa nibs (raw chocolate)
  • Banana pieces
  • Dried fruit

 

Here’s how to make them -> Campfire Cones Tutorial

 

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Lowes Foods deals for the week of 7/18-7/24

July 19, 2012 by 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:

BOGO

Coke, 6 pack bottles $2.49 $0.99
Printable (Send one and Have someone send one to you)
(Final Cost = $0.51)

OTHER

Speed Stick $1.00
$1/1 Speed Stick Regular or Lady, exp. 7/28/12 (SS 07/08/12) (Excludes 2-oz., 1.4-oz. and 0.5-oz.)
(Final Cost = FREE **If size restrictions don’t match)

Colgate Total $2.99
$0.50/1 Colgate Total, Optic White, Max Fresh, or Sensitive Toothpaste, exp. 8/4/12 (SS 07/15/12)
(Final Cost = $1.99)

GM Cheerios, Multi-Grain Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Raisin Nut Bran, or Corn Kix $2.99
$0.75/1 General Mills Kix Cereal printable
$0.50/1 Cheerios Cereal, exp. 8/18/12 (SS 07/08/12)
$1/2 Cheerios Cereal, exp. 8/18/12 (SS 07/08/12 R)
$1/2 General Mills Cereal, exp. 8/25/12 (SS 07/15/12)
$1/2 General Mills Chex, Fiber One, Total, Wheaties, Oatmeal Crisp, Honey Nut Clusters, Raisin Nut Bran or Basic 4 Cereals, exp. 8/4/12 (SS 06/24/12)
$1/2 General Mills Cereal printable
$1/2 Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut, or Kellogg’s Smart Start Cereal printable
$1/2 Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, or Lucky Charms printable
$1/2 Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, or Lucky Charms printable
(Final Cost = as low as $1.49)

Ritz Crackers 2/$5
$1/2 Ritz Crackerfuls printable (if included)
(Final Cost = $2 ea)

Hormel Chili with Beans 2/$3
$1/2 Hormel Chili, exp. 8/20/12 (ALL YOU June ’12)
$0.55/2 Hormel Chili Products printable
(Final Cost = $0.95 ea)

 

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Bi-Lo deals for the week of 7/18-7/24

July 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Here are the highlights for the week thanks to Coupon Keri. Check out her site for a detailed list of deals and to create a printable shopping list.

BOGO

Smithfield Bacon 16 oz.-$6.49 ($3.24 ea)
$2/1 Smithfield Fresh Pork Product or Marinated Loin, exp. 7/31/12 (SS 06/10/12 R)
(Final Cost = $1.24)

Eckrich Smoked Sausage 12-14 oz.-$4.99 ($2.49 ea)
$0.55/1 Eckrich Rope or Link Smoked Sausage, any – 06-24-12 SS
$1/1 Eckrich Smoked Sausage printable
(Final Cost = $1.39)

Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables 10-12 oz.-$2.29 ($1.14 ea)
$1/2 Birds Eye or Birds Eye Steamfresh varieties
Printable
(Final Cost = $1.29 for 2)

Oscar Mayer Selects Sandwich Meat 9 oz.-$4.89 ($2.44 ea)
$1/1 Oscar Mayer Selects Hot Dogs or Cold Cuts printable
(Final Cost = $1.44)

Cats Pride Cat Litter 20 lb.-$4.86 ($2.43)
$1/1 Cat’s Pride Cat Litter, exp. 12/31/12 (SS 04/22/12)
$1/1 Cat’s Pride Cat Litter printable
(Final Cost = $1.43)

Smart Balance Cooking spray 6 oz.-$2.99 ($1.49 ea)
$0.75/1 Smart Balance Peanut Butter, Oil, Mayonnaise or Popcorn printable
(Final Cost = FREE)

Maruchan Yakisoba 3.79-4.05 oz.-$1.00 ($.50 ea)
$1/2 Maruchan Yakisoba Product, any – 05-20-12 SS
(Final Cost = FREE)

GE Soft White Light Bulbs 4 ct.-$3.29 ($1.64)
$2/1 Select GE Light Bulb Packs Target printable *if included
(Final Cost = FREE)

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HEB deals for the week of 7/18-7/24 – Houston Area

July 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Make sure you enter to win the $20 HEB gift card here–> HEB $20 gift card giveaway

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.

~ 5 for $5 Deals~

Garland Jack’s Barbecue Sauce 18 oz., or French’s Mustard 8 oz.
$1/2 Garland Jack’s Secret Six Barbecue Sauce, exp. 7/31/12 (SS 06/10/12 R)
$0.30/1 French’s Mustard, exp. 8/31/12 (SS 06/24/12)
$1/2 French’s Mustard, exp. 8/31/12 (SS 06/24/12 R)
$0.30/1 French’s Mustard printable

StarKist Chunk Light Tuna 2.6 oz. in water or oil
$0.55/1 Starkist Tuna Pouch, exp. 12/31/12 (SS 07/15/12)

Mariani Dried Banana Chips 6 oz., Dried Tropical Pineapple, 6 oz., Vanilla Yogurt Raisins, 8 oz., Chopped Dates, 8 oz. or Dried Mango, 4 oz.
$1/2 Mariani Snack Box Product printable

~ Other Deals ~

Colgate Toothpaste 2.8 + 1.2 oz. 42% bonus size  $0.88 each
$0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste, exp. 7/28/12 (SS 07/08/12)
$1/1 Colgate Product, exp. 7/28/12 (SS 07/08/12 R)

Hill Country Fare Seasoned Beef for Fajitas value pack, or H-E-B Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs for Fajitas, value pack, or H-E-B Seasoned Pork for Fajitas, value pack
-Get 5 items free with in-store coupon:

  • Isadora Original Refried Beans, 15.2 oz. pouch
  • Herdez Salsa 16 oz., assorted varieties
  • Kraft Shredded Natural Cheese, 7 – 8 oz., assorted varieties
  • Big Red or Big Red Zero 2 L btl., assorted varieties
  • H-E-B Par-Baked Tortillas 10 ct.

Lysol Disinfectant Spray 12.5 oz. assorted varieties
-Get FREE Lysol Disinfecting Dual Action Wipes 35 ct.

Good Humor Ice Cream Variety Pack 24 ct.
-Get FREE  H-E-B Classic Selections® Self Rising Pizza 28.2 – 32.7 oz. assorted varieties

 

 

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Harris Teeter deals for the week of 7/18-7/24

July 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Thanks to Coupon Keri for these deals!  Make sure to check out her website for a full list of deals and to create a printable shopping list.  Here is a link to her post -> Coupon Keri’s Harris Teeter deals

BOGO

Frosted Flakes 10.5oz ~ $4.45 ($2.22)
$1/2 Kellogg’s Choco Zucaritas or Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, exp. 8/16/12 (RP 07/08/12 R)
$0.70/1 Kellogg’s Choco Zucaritas or Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, exp. 8/16/12 (RP 07/08/12)
$1/3 Kellogg’s Apple Jack, Corn Pops, Froot Loops, Honey Smacks, Krave, and Frosted Flakes Cereals printable
(Final Cost = as low as $0.82)

Land ‘O Lakes buttery spread or margarine ~ $2.79 ($1.40)
$1/2 Land O Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste Spread Product, exp. 8/4/12 (SS 06/10/12 R)
$0.30/1 Land O Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste Spread Product, exp. 8/4/12 (SS 06/10/12 R)
(Final Cost = as low as $0.80)

Rice Krispies 9oz ~ $3.79 ($1.89)
$1/2 Kellogg’s Rice Krispies printable
$1/3 Kellogg’s All-Bran, Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes and Raisin Bran Cereals printable
(Final Cost = as low as $1.39)

Arnold wide pan breads 24oz ~ $4.39 ($2.19)
$1/2 Arnold Sliced Breads, exp. 9/30/12 (SS 04/15/12 #2)
(Final Cost = $1.69 ea)

OTHER

Barilla spaghetti 13.25-16oz ~ $1.00
$0.55/2 Barilla Blue Box Pasta, exp. 8/19/12 (SS 06/24/12)
$1/2 Barilla Blue Box Pasta, exp. 8/19/12 (SS 06/24/12 R)
(Final Cost = $0.45 ea)

Bumble Bee Chicken breast canned 5oz ~ $1.25
$1/2 Bumble Bee Product (Recyclebank)
(Final Cost = $0.75 ea)

Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats 16-18oz ~ $2.49
$1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats Little Bites Cinnamon Roll or Frosted Mini Wheats Touch of Fruit In The Middle Raspberry Cereal, exp. 8/16/12 (RP 07/08/12) *If included
$0.50/1 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Touch of Fruit in the Middle Raspberry Cereal printable *If included
(Final Cost = as low as $1.49)

Quaker soft baked cookies 8.8oz ~ $2.00
$0.75/1 Quaker Soft Baked Bars printable
$1/1 Quaker Yogurt Granola Bars or Quaker Soft Baked Bars printable
(Final Cost = as low as $0.50)

Coppertone 6-8oz ~ $8.99
$1/1 Coppertone Suncare Product, exp. 7/31/12 (SS 06/24/12)
$5/2 Coppertone Suncare Product, exp. 7/31/12 (SS 06/24/12)
$1/1 Coppertone Product printable
(Final Cost = as low as $6.49 ea)

 

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