Simple Homemaking Plan Week 38 of 2012

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As I sit down to write the menu for the week, I’m writing out my 4 weekly “to do” lists (personal tasks, blogging tasks, cleaning chores, less common maintenance cleaning tasks).   It’s helping me to accomplish things that easily get pushed aside otherwise, even if I don’t get them all checked off!     Boy if I thought 2 weeks ago was busy I was kidding myself.  Last week flew past me practically before I could blink.  I managed to get {Read More}

Frugal $5 Dinner Menu Week 38 of 2012

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My goal is to provide dinner for my family for an average of $5 except on special occasions. We don’t have to eat beans and rice to accomplish this goal!  I shop the grocery sales each week.  Then I plan my menu based on the foods I have already at home (at a great price). I balance more expensive meals with less expensive ones. We typically only cook a main dish 4 or 5 times a week. Each main dish {Read More}

Dishing It Up Recipe Hop Crockpot and Slow Cooker Recipes September 2012

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It is a bit chilly and damp today in Tyler.  It definitely makes me want to curl up on the couch in my jammies and not have to worry about anything. But, dinner must be served.  Fortunately I have a crockpot and a collection of crockpot and slow cooker recipes to choose from! Subscribe to RSS headline updates from: Powered by FeedBurner

Cranberry Pork Roast Crockpot Recipe – Dishing It Up Recipe Hop

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This super easy crockpot cranberry pork roast is another of my Mother-in-law’s recipes. Ingredients Pork Roast, floured and browned with salt and pepper 1 cup chopped cranberries 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp orange zest 1/8 tsp cloves 1/8 tsp nutmeg Directions: Place all ingredients in crockpot and cook on high 8-10 hours. Don’t you just love easy?

Walgreens Scenario 9/16 Get $26.96 and Get Paid!

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Don’t forget to read up on the new Balance Rewards program that is starting this week.  We’re all going to be flying by the seat of our pants as we get through the first few weeks and see if everything works life we’ve been told – and we’ve been told precious little to work with I’ll say that! Our scenario last week ended with a $2 RR from Cottonelle. Transaction 1 Blistex Moisture Melt Lip Care .35 oz @ 2 {Read More}

Walgreens Deals and Coupon Matchups 9/16 – 9/22

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You can read more information on the new Walgreens Balance Rewards Program that begins Sunday 9/16 here. Buy $15, get 1500 ptsDigiorno 2/$10Stouffers 9.6 – 12 oz, Lean Cuisine or Hot Pockets 2/$5 use $1/2 Digiorno from 9/9 RPPrice after Q and points = $4.17 each WYB 3 Digiorno Nice! Honey 32 oz $4.99 ID Gum 14 pc $1.19 each or 2/$2, get 1000 pts. WYB 2 use BOGO ID Gum printablePrice after Q and points = FREE or better {Read More}

New Walgreens Balance Rewards Program Details

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Tomorrow is the start of Walgreens new Balance Rewards Program.  This is not replacing our Register Rewards or Easy Saver Rebates, although we will likely see a reduction in the number of Register Rewards deals in the future.  Unfortunately Walgreens has not made the rules or terms of this new program very clear. (anyone else remember how much of a mess it was when the Register Rewards were first introduced??) Here’s what we do know: There are certain deals and {Read More}

CVS Baby Scenarios 9/16 – 9/22

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Spend $30 Get $10 ECB WYB Select Baby Care Products (limit 1)Gerber Good Start 23.2 oz $23, Johnson’s 13-15 oz oil gel 6.5 oz or Desitin 2 oz 2/$6, Pampers Super Pack (box) $25, CVS Baby Wipes 12-360ct CVS Diapers or Training Pants Jumbo Pk. (BOGO50%),Select Gerber baby food snacks 1-6 oz 2/$4, Select Lansinoh products (BOGO50%), CVS Children’s pain relief liquid 4 oz or Junior Rapid Tabs 24ct. (excludes infant) (BOGO50%), Select Playtex baby accessories (BOGO50%), Decorative Band-Aid Brand {Read More}

CVS Scenario 9/16 – 9/22 $54.91 for $1.57

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Last week our scenario ended with $2 in ECBs and $4.61 on a CVS gift card. You should also have a $1 ECB from using your Green Bag Tag as well. If you’re new to shopping at CVS, be sure to read my CVS tutorial. Transaction 1 1 Dermasilk @ $29.99 use $20% off e-mail coupon sent to some who have registered their Extra Care card at cvs.com (takes off $6.00) use $10/1 DermaSilk from CVS Summer Reinventing Beauty Magazine use $5/1 {Read More}

CVS Deals and Coupon Matchups 9/16 – 9/22

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Thanks to Didie at for these matchups. If you’re new to shopping at CVS, be sure to read my CVS tutorial. One Gallon Milk $3.89, get $1 ECB (limit 2) (prices regional)Price after ECB = $2.89Colgate Total 4-4.2 oz, MaxFresh, MaxClean 6 oz, 2-in-1 4.6 oz or Single Manual TB (exlcludes Plus) $2.99, get $2 ECB (limit 2) use $1/1 Colgate Optic White, Total Advanced or Sensitive Pro-Relief 4oz+ from 9/9 SS $0.75 off any Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste from CVS {Read More}