Thanks to Didie at We Use Coupons for these matchups. If you’re new to shopping at CVS, be sure to read my CVS tutorial. Revlon Nail $4.99, get $3 ECB (limit 1) use $1/1 Revlon Nail Product (SS 06/23) Price after Q and ECB = $0.99 Price after Q, ECB and Beauty Club Rewards = $.49 Buy $15 select Garnier hair or ANY Garnier Facial Skin Care products (excludes clearance items), get $5 ECB (July monthly deal) (limit 4) ANY {Read More}
Super 1 Foods Deals and Coupon Matchups 7/10 – 7/16
Here is the Super 1 coupon policy and the Super 1 internet printable coupon policy. Don’t forget to carry your reusable bags for a $.05 credit per bag used! These are the best prices from the Tyler, Longview and Marshall ads. Super Pack Sirloin Pork Chops or Pork Sirloin Roast (boneless Hormel Alway Tender) $1.29/lb. use $1/1 Hormel Always Tender 05/19/2013 SS Insert (exp 07/15/2013) Price after Q varies (buy the smallest packs for the largest savings) Yoplait Yogurt 8 {Read More}
Brookshire’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 7/10 – 7/17
Thanks to Pary Moppins for allowing me to bring you these highlights and for doing the coupon matchups. Our local stores in Tyler do not double any Qs, but they do offer the $.05 credit for each reusable bag that you use. Here is the Brookshire’s Coupon Policy to keep in your coupon pouch. These are my favorite deals for Brookshire’s this week. Boneless Pork Loin Roast BOGO $.01 Food Club Cream Cheese 8 oz BOGO $.01 Ball Park Franks {Read More}
Walgreens Deals and Coupon Matchups 7/7 – 7/13
Here are my favorite deals for this week. Mueller Kinesiology Tape $6.99, get $7 RR Price after RR = FREE Oral B Crossaction or ProHealth Toothbrush, Crest 3D White 4oz or Pro Health 6 oz toothpaste, or Pro Health mouthwash 16.9 oz $2.99, get $1.25 RR use $1/1, $1/2 Oral-B Toothbrushes, exp. 7/31/13 (P&G 07/07/13) use $1/1 Crest Toothpaste, exp. 7/31/13 (P&G 07/07/13) use $1.10 off 1 Crest ProHealth Rinse 458mL or larger Price after Q = as low as {Read More}
CVS Deals and Coupon Matchups 7/7 – 7/13
Thanks to Didie at We Use Coupons for these matchups. If you’re new to shopping at CVS, be sure to read my CVS tutorial. Select Proctor and Gamble Spend $20 Get $5 ECB OR Spend $30 Get $10 ECB ($10 limit) Tide or Gain liquid 48-64 loads $11.94, Bounty 6pk., Charmin Basic 12pk. or Ultra Strong 9pk $5.99, Select Secret, Old Spice or Gillette apdo BOGO 50% OFF, ALL CoverGirl face, eye, lip or Outlast nail (excludes clearance items) BOGO {Read More}
June 2013 Getting Out of Debt Update
Spending budget: $400/mo. We bought $479.70 and made $81 selling misc items. We also made about $190 at a garage sale with friends. Total spent in June : $479.70 – $81 – $190 = $208.70 If you’re wondering how in the world we are able to do this, you might want to read this post on cutting your household and grocery expenses. Current splurge $$ from coming in under budget: $244.90 Our $400 spending budget has to cover all groceries, {Read More}
Brookshire Brother’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 7/3 – 7/9
Here is a copy of the Brookshire Brother’s Coupon Policy. Please note there is a 20 coupon/day limit per customer or household. There is also a limit of 3 like coupons. Doubling or tripling of coupons is on a store by store basis. These are the items from this week’s Jacksonville, TX sale ad that I think are a good deal. Boneless Pork Sirloin Chops Value Pack $1.69/lb. Welch’s Seedless Green Grapes $.99/lb. Libby’s Green Beans, Peas or Corn 28-29 {Read More}
Brookshire’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 7/3 – 7/9
Thanks to Pary Moppins for allowing me to bring you these highlights and for doing the coupon matchups. Our local stores in Tyler do not double any Qs, but they do offer the $.05 credit for each reusable bag that you use. Here is the Brookshire’s Coupon Policy to keep in your coupon pouch.These are my favorite deals for Brookshire’s this week. Van Camp’s Pork and Beans 15 oz $.50 Mt. Olive Pickles 24 – 32 oz $1.79 use $1/1 {Read More}
Super 1 Foods Deals and Coupon Matchups 7/3 – 7/9
Here is the Super 1 coupon policy and the Super 1 internet printable coupon policy. Don’t forget to carry your reusable bags for a $.05 credit per bag used! These are the best prices from the Tyler, Longview and Marshall ads. Coke or Dr. Pepper produce 12 pks 4/$10 – must buy 4, limit 1 deal per transaction with a $10 additional purchase use $.75/1 or $1/2 Dr. Pepper or Seven Up Inc, 12 pks or (3) 2L, includes 7UP {Read More}
Ways to Enjoy Pre-Sliced Apples Without Them Browning

Is there anyone who really enjoys eating a sliced apple that’s started to brown? I didn’t think so! I always thought I had to deal with browning if I wanted to pre-slice my apples for convenience but didn’t want to use lemon juice as a preserver. Not so! My friend Angela shared her frugal solution with me recently. She uses a slicer/corer, then secures the apple with a rubberband to keep it from browning until her son’s lunch time. {Read More}
