Entertainment Weekly – 13 Issues for $1.99!

Right now you can get 13 issues of Entertainment Weekly for only $1.99 from Magazines.com!  That is just $.16 an issue.  This is an awesome deal.  My husband and I love this magazine!  If you love it too, you better act fast.  These deals tend to sell out quickly.

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Budgeting Basics: Know Where Your Money Is Going!

My husband and I just started taking Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University again!  We did it for the first time four years ago, and I can’t even begin to put into words the difference it made on our finances and our marriage!  The class has recently been re-vamped so that it is now 9 sessions instead of 13, so we figured it was the perfect time to kick or debt reduction back into gear!

I think the biggest mistake people make in terms of finances is they have no idea where their money is going!  Even though we do use a budget, I think for the past several months (and possibly longer), we have just been going through the motions without really looking at our budget and where our money was going.  We sat down this weekend and really looked at our budget and we were actually surprised to see how much money we were spending on things like cable TV, our cell phones, and a few other memberships and programs we were subscribing to.  By really looking at our budget and where our money was going each month, we figured out a way to save $350 by changing our plans and cutting out some things!  That’s $4,200 per year!

This week I challenge you to really look at where YOUR money is going!  If you primarily use a credit card to pay for things, many credit card companies will now give you a breakdown of expenses in different categories.  You can also look at your statement and break it down.  Were you surprised by where you were spending the majority of your money?  Did you find places where you could cut?

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Dollar Tree FREE and Under $1 Deals for the week!

Dollar Tree logo

In case you missed my post about this last week, if you’ve got a Dollar Tree store in your area, they are now accepting coupons!  I’ve always wished that the Dollar Tree stores and I think this is awesome!  This offer just started last week, so if you visit your local store, be prepared for delays from lots of couponers visiting the store and cashiers who are just learning the new system!

Check out their coupon policy here–> Dollar Tree coupon policy (I recommend printing a copy to take with you!)

The two big things you want to know about their coupon policy before you go:

  • You can only use two printable coupons per transaction
  • Management has the right to limit quantities or refuse coupons (so please don’t go to your stores and go crazy and ruin a good thing just as it’s starting!)

Here are some of the deals you can score: 

FREEBIES:

Bayer Asprin 20ct – $1
$1/1 Bayer Aspirin Product – 9-16 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupon

Gain Dryer Sheets – $1
$1/1 Gain Detergent or Gain Fabric Softener – 9-16 RP
Final Price = FREE after coupon

Buy 3 Olay Bars – $1
Use $3/2 Olay Bar Coupon 9-16 SS
Final Price = 3 free after coupon

Nabisco cookies – 2/$1
Use $1 off 2 Nabisco cookies or crackers coupon
Final Price = 2 for FREE!

Ore-Ida Fries – $1
$1/1 Ore-Ida Product – 8-19 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupon

Post Shredded Wheat cereal – $1
$1.00 off when you buy any ONE box of POST Shredded Wheat Cereal (9.25 oz or larger)
$1/1 Post Shredded Wheat Cereal, exp. 9/23/12 (SS 08/12/12 R)
Final Price = FREE!

UNDER $1:

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Red Baron Singles – $1
Use $1 off 2 Red Baron Pizza coupon
Final Price = $.50 each after coupon (when you buy 2)

Chef Boyardee cans – $1
$1/5 Chef Boyardee Cans or Microwave Pasta, exp. 10/28/12 (SS 09/16/12 R)
Final Price = $.80 each after coupon (when you buy 5)

Domino 2lb. Sugar – $1
$.50/1 Domino Sugar – 9-16 SS
Final Price = $.50 each after coupon

Halls Cough Drops – $1
$1/2 Halls Drops 9-16 SS
$1/2 Halls Cough Drops printable
Final Price = $.50 each after coupon (when you buy 2)

Hamburger Helper (6.7oz) –  $1
$0.75/3 Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper, Chicken Helper, Tuna Helper Skillet Meals, exp. 10/13/12 (SS 08/19/12 R)
$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals, exp. 10/13/12 (SS 08/19/12 R)
$1/3 Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals, exp. 10/13/12 (SS 08/19/12)
$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals, exp. 9/29/12 (GM 08/05/12)
$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meal, exp. 9/8/12 (SS 07/15/12)
$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper, Chicken Helper, or Home Cooked Skillet Meals printable
$0.75 off 3 any flavor Hamburger Helper mixes 
Final Price = $.75 each after coupon when you buy 3

Hefty Slider Bags – $1
SAVE $0.55 Off any ONE (1) package of Hefty® Slider Bags
Final Price  = $.45 each after coupon

Libby’s Canned Veggies – $0.79
$1/4 Libby’s Vegetables, cans 08/26/2012 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2012)
Final Price:  $0.54 each

Michelina’s Entree – $1
$1/5 Michelina’s Entree printable
Final Price = $.80 each after coupon (when you buy 5)

Ocean Spray Fruit Snacks $1
$.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot, or Fruit Gushers Fruit Snacks printable
$0.75/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit By The Foot, Fruit Gusher Fruit Roll-Ups, exp. 9/29/12 (GM 08/05/12)
Final Price = $.75 each after coupon (when you buy 2)

Pure Silk Shaving Cream 8oz – $1
$0.80/1 Pure Silk Shave Cream, exp. 9/30/12 (RP 07/08/12)
Final Price = $.20 each after coupon

Rotel – $1
$1/3 Ro*Tel Diced Tomatoes – 9-16 SS
Final Price = $.77 each when you buy 3

Super Pretzel Bites $1
$.50/1 SuperPretzel Soft Pretzel Item – 8-12 RP
Final Price = $.50 each after coupon

NOTE:  Pricing and availability may vary by location.  When buying food items, make sure you check expiration dates.

(Thanks Dollar Store Deals!)

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FREE Contact Solution from Walmart with $0.97 Shipping!

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Cooking With Kids Thursday: Mini Frittatas

These days we are trying really hard to eat healthier in our house.  As part of that, we have some sort of salad for dinner at least once a week.  Let’s just say my 2, 4 and 6 year old children were not that excited about the idea of dinner being lettuce, but I found a solution that works great.  Instead of mixing everything together in a big salad bowl, I place each ingredient in a spearate bowl and let the kids build their own salads.  They absolutely love it and actually look forward to salad night now.  It is because of this success that I now try to find as many meals as possible where the kids can “build” their own food.  These mini frittatas are perfect.  I can already tell this is going to become a family favorite.  Who says eggs can only be for breakfast?  Thanks Disney Family Fun!

Here is what you need to make these:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Assorted mix-ins (such as shredded cheese, diced vegetables, and cooked and chopped bacon, ham, or sausage)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Here is how to make it -> Mini Frittatas Tutorial