Repost from Christmas season 2011. I meant to get this posted for yesterday, but let’s just say that our projects for the kids kept us up until the wee hours of the morning yesterday and I didn’t spend much time on the computer as a result. I’m not the least bit regretful though- they are loving their new things and we had a great family day together. I’ll get a post together to share our projects with you this {Read More}
Where’s the Line to See Jesus?
December 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Simple Homemaking Plan Week 51-52 of 2012
December 24, 2012 by
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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! I’m almost finished with deep cleaning the kitchen! I may take a couple weeks off, but not sure yet This week’s maintenance chores in addition to daily {Read More}
Walgreens Scenario 12/23 $8.55 for $0.16 OOP
December 22, 2012 by
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Our scenario last week ended with a $4.50 RR and 1000 points. Transaction 1 1 Finesse @ 1.99 2 Nice Shredded Cheese @ 4.98 2 Hunts Tomato Sauce 8 oz @ 1.58 subtotal: $8.55 use $1/1 Finesse Shampoo, Conditioner or Styling Aid, exp. 12/30/12 (11/18 SS) use in ad Q for Cheese (takes off $1.98) use in ad Q for Hunts (takes off $.91) use $4.50 RR from last weeknew total: $.16, get 1000 points If you’re well stocked on {Read More}
Walgreens Deals and Coupon Matchups 12/23 – 12/29
December 22, 2012 by
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These are the best deals I see for this week, slim as they are . Looks like an easy way to spend those $4.50 RRs from the Tums moneymaker last week! Nice Honey 32 oz $4.99 with in ad Q limit 3, buy 2 get 500 pointsPrice after Q and points = $4.74 each WYB 2 Nice Shredded or Block 8 oz Cheese or American Singles 12 oz $1.50 with in ad Q limit 4 Lysol toilet Bowl Cleaner 24 {Read More}
CVS Scenario 12/23 – 12/24 $13.99 for $0.00 OOP
December 21, 2012 by
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Our scenario last week ended with a $3 ECB. By now you should have earned a $1 ECB for using your Green Bag Tag as well. Beauty Club Rewards have reached $27.40. Transaction 1 4 Hershey Kisses @ 12 use(2) $2/2 hershey’s kisses, reeses, hershey’s nuggets, hershey’s miniatures, rolo, york, or hershey’s bliss bags, 7.8oz+ printable or from CVS Winter Reinventing Beauty Magazine use (2) $1/2 or $2.50/2 Hershey’s Kisses 12oz or Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Mini printable use $3 {Read More}
CVS Deals and Coupon Matchups 12/23 – 12/24
December 21, 2012 by
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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. Buy 3 Hershey’s Holiday assorted candies 7.8 – 15 oz 3/$9, get $2 ECB (limit 1) use $1/2 Hershey’s Kisses, Reese’s, Hershey’s Nuggets, Hershey’s Miniatures Rolo, York or Hershey’s Bliss, 7.8oz+ (SS 11/18/12) (SS 12/9/12) use $2/2 hershey’s kisses, reeses, hershey’s nuggets, hershey’s miniatures, rolo, york, or hershey’s bliss bags, 7.8oz+ printable use $1/2 Hershey’s Kisses, 9.4oz+ (SS 11/11/12) use {Read More}
2012 Christmas Bonus Gift Card Promotions
December 20, 2012 by
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If you have money to spare in your budget, consider pre-buying gift cards from restaurants and retailers that are offering promotional gift cards or coupons for purchasing a gift card. Many stores are offering a free $5 gift card for every $25 that you purchase before Christmas. That’s a 20% return on your money! I’m not suggesting that you go on a wild and crazy shopping spree for gift cards, but do take a look at the promotional offers available {Read More}
Kroger & Albertson’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 12/19 –
December 20, 2012 by
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This week’s Kroger and Albertson’s matchups are brought to you by: Kroger deals valid through Christmas Eve 12/24 Kroger Turkey $.79/lb. Cook’s Shank Portion Ham $.99/lb. Boneless Pork Loin $1.99/lb. Pioneer Gravy Mix $.50 use B2G1 Pioneer Gravy Mix from 12/9 SSPrice after Q = 3/$1 Buy 6 Kraft or General Mills Products and Save $6Progresso Recipe Starters Cooking Sauce $.99 use $.50/1 Progress Starters from 11/4 SSPrice after Q and buy 6 promo = $.49 Kraft Salad Dressing $1.49 {Read More}
Brookshire Brothers Deals and Coupon Matchups 12/19 – 12/25
December 19, 2012 by
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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. These are the items from this week’s sale ad that I think are a good deal. Tropicana Navel Oranges $.77/lb. Libby’s Green Beans, Corn or Peas $.50 use $1/4 Libby’s Vegetables Printable Coupon use $1/4 Libby’s Vegetables (14 oz +), exp. 1/5/13 (RP 11/11/12)Price after Q = $.25 each {Read More}
Super 1 Foods Deals and Coupon Matchups 12/19 – 12/24
December 19, 2012 by
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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! Whole Boneless Pork Loin $1.77/lb. Cook’s Ham Half or Whole $1.57/lb. limit 2 halves or 1 whole at sale price15lb. Harvest Club Potatoes $2.98Price per lb. = $.20 Food Club Canned Veggies, Broth or Cream Soups $.48 limit 128 lb. Navel Oranges $3.98Price per lb. = $.50 10 lb. Texas Rio Star Grapefruit $3.98Price per lb. = $.40 32 {Read More}