I love to play games. We don’t get much time for it these day, but one of our favorite things to do after we get the kids to bed is play Wizard’s Spell (a variation of Text Twist) on GSN.com (Game Show Network) I’ve got several others that I like to play, but that is one that we can play together. GSN has popular games like Deal or No Deal, Bejeweled, Straws (like the old pipe dream game), Mahjohngg & {Read More}
Play Games for Gift Cards
September 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Simple Homemaking Plan Week 39 of 2012
September 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! Hubby was home all last week on forced vacation (not enough work right now – but most jobs are better than no jobs right?). It made the {Read More}
Slow Cooker Baked Ziti Pasta Recipe
September 23, 2012 by 3 Comments
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As I was looking through a new slow cooker recipe book I won a while back from OrgJunkie I saw a recipe for baked ziti. It reminded me that I once made a crockpot ziti pasta. Here’s my variation on several slow cooker ziti pasta recipes. Ingredients 1 box penne pasta 1 pound Italian sausage 1 tsp oregano 1 and 1/4 tsp basil 1/2 tsp thyme 3/4 tsp garlic powder* 1 TBS minced onion 32 oz tomato sauce or spaghetti {Read More}
Walgreens Scenario 9/23 $26.73 for $1.34 OOP
September 22, 2012 by
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Walgreens Rules in a Nutshell:You may only do each deal once per transaction.You cannot use the RR from one deal to pay for the same deal if you want to get another RR.You may not use more manu Qs (including RRs) than the number of items in your transaction.A RR cannot pay tax and it’s value will not be reduced.When redeeming Balance Rewards points, new points will not be earned.For a more in depth explanation of these rules, you can {Read More}
Walgreens Deals and Coupon Matchups 9/23 – 9/29
September 22, 2012 by
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Thanks to Christie at for sharing her matchups with us! Be sure to read up on the New Walgreens Balance Rewards Program Details. My favorite deals this week are: 3M Air Allergy Advanced Nasal Filter 12 pk $9, get $9 RRPrice after RR = FREE FRS Energy Shots 2 oz 2 pk $3.99, get $3.99 RRPrice after RR = FREE Oral-B Complete Toothbrush; Scope Outlast Dual Blast Mouthwash 25.4 oz; Select Crest Toothpaste 5.8 or 6.2 oz; Glide Floss {Read More}
Freezer Section Sales at Super 1 Foods
September 22, 2012 by
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For those of you in Tyler, the store up on the NW loop near Gentry is closing and moving into the old Brookshire’s close by. My husband stopped in yesterday and found lots of great reductions in the freezer section. A couple of things that there was still good stock on were Digiorno pizza and breadsticks for just $1.91 (36.4 oz) and Food Club pizzas (the ones in the shrink wrap that are around 24 oz) for just $.92. He {Read More}
CVS Scenario 9/23 – 9/29 No Starting ECBs $35.56 for $2.77 OOP
September 22, 2012 by
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By request, this scenario is starting with no ECBs. Transaction 1 2 Revlon Powder @ 14.99 (BOGO 50% sale) 1 Gillette Venus Single Refillable Razor @ 6.99 subtotal: $21.98 use (2) $5/1 Revlon from 9/9SS use $4/$12 Cosmetic Purchase, CVS Scanner coupon (printing for everyone starting 9/23) use $2 off any Beauty purchase, CVS printable (if you qualify) use $4/1 Gillette Venus from 8/12 RPNew total: $1.98 get $5 ECB Transaction 2 1 Alteril Sleep Aid Shot 2 pk @ {Read More}
CVS Scenario 9/23 $34.35 for $0.77 OOP
September 21, 2012 by
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Or scenario last week ended with a $5 Beauty Club Rewards ECB, a $4 ECB and a $1 ECB. Transaction 1 2 Revlon Powder @ 14.99 (BOGO 50% sale) 1 ThermaCare Lower Back & Hip Heat Wrap 1ct. @3.79 1 Gillette Venus Single Refillable Razor @ 6.99 subtotal: $25.77 use (2) $5/1 Revlon from 9/9SS use $4/$12 Cosmetic Purchase, CVS Scanner coupon (printing for everyone starting 9/23) use $2 off any Beauty purchase, CVS printable (if you qualify) use $4/1 {Read More}
CVS Deals and Coupon Matchups 9/23 – 9/29
September 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. One Gallon Milk $3.89, get $1 ECB (limit 2) (prices regional)Price after ECB = $2.89 ThermaCare Lower Back & Hip Heat Wrap 1ct. $3.79, get $3.79 ECB (limit 1)Price after ECB = FREE Alteril Sleep Aid Shot 2pk. $5.79, get $5.79 ECB (limit 1)Price after ECB = FREE Spend $10 Get $3 ECB on ANY Maybelline Eye or Lip (excludes {Read More}