My CentsAble Savings

What I am Price Matching at Walmart This Week

2011-07-21T11:04:00.000-05:00

After looking through the ads, here is what I plan on Price Matching at Walmart. Remember that these are the items that will work best for my family. Take a look at the ads - there may be other items on sale that work for your family that I have not listed here. There are some good deals this week at Albertson's and Kroger, but I will be going to those stores instead of Price Matching.

Sprouts

~ Yellow Peaches or Nectarines - $0.47 per lb

~ Romaine, Red Leaf, Green Leaf or Iceberg Lettuce - $0.88 each

~ Green Bell Peppers, Green Onions or Bunched Radish - $0.49 each

~ Mangoes - $0.49 each

Tom Thumb

~ Cantaloupe - $0.99 each

~ Red or Black Plums - $0.88 lb

~ Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Tubs - $2.49 each with in-ad coupon (you must present the Tom Thumb coupon to the cashier)

~ Nabisco Ritz Crackers or Crackerfuls - $1.99 each with in-ad coupon

~ Progresso Vegetable Classics Soup - $0.99 each with in-ad coupon

HEB

~ Bananas - 4lbs for $1

~ Strawberries - 1lb for $0.88 each

~ Russet Potatoes - 5lbs for $1.47 each

When Price Matching at Walmart, there are a few things to remember...

*They will not match Buy One Get One Free sales.

*They will not match % off sales.

*You must have the same product size, brand, etc.

*You can use coupons on items that you are price matching.

*Be organized and save your price matching 'till the end of your purchases. You don't want to overwhelm or confuse your cashier.

*Bring your ads, in case the cashier wants to look at them.

*You can price match all types of items, not just groceries.

Do you Price Match at Walmart? I would love to hear about your experiences!

Water Deal

2011-07-16T16:31:00.000-05:00

Through Tuesday, July 19th, one gallon Ozarka waters are on sale for $0.50 each, when you buy in groups of 10 at Kroger! This is a great deal, as they are usually $1 each.

Water is the most basic necessity of life. It is the most important thing to stock in your "Home Store." If there was ever a situation when running water was not available, your stock of water would be invaluable!

How much water should you store? According to FEMA, you should store at least one gallon of water per person per day. A normally active person needs at least one-half gallon of water daily just for drinking.
Additionally, in determining adequate quantities, take the following into account:
•Individual needs vary, depending on age, physical condition, activity, diet, and climate.

•Children, nursing mothers, and ill people need more water.

•Very hot temperatures can double the amount of water needed.

•A medical emergency might require additional water.

Great Deal on Chicken!

2011-07-16T16:02:00.000-05:00

This week, you can get Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts for only $1.49lb at Albertsons!

That is a great price to stock up on. I will be purchasing at least one 40lb box. My sister is coming to visit next month (SO excited!) and would like me to show her how to can chicken. This works out great, especially since I used my last jar of home-canned chicken last week. Canning chicken is really pretty easy!

I like to have different storage methods for the foods in my "Home Store." Let's take the chicken we are already talking about. I have 3 storage methods for chicken:

~Frozen - I keep chicken breasts in the freezer.

~Canned - I love having jars of home canned chicken in my pantry!

~Freeze Dried - Oh, yeah! This is the most convenient way to store chicken. It is already cooked, stays on my pantry shelf and is rehydrated and ready to eat in just a few short minutes! This is what I use when I am having a really crazy day and dinner needs to be fast. This helps to keep me out of the drive-thru.

Sprouts Deals 7/6 - 7/13

2011-07-06T11:44:00.000-05:00

Here are the best deals I see at Sprouts this week...

~ Yellow or White Peaches - $0.49 lb.

~ Roma Tomatoes - $0.69 lb.

~ Green Bell Peppers - $0.49 each

~ Cucumbers - $0.49 each

~ Yellow and White Nectarines - $0.99 lb.

~ Red and Black Plums - $0.99 lb.

~ Red Bell Peppers - $0.88 each

~ Bunch Spinach - $0.88 each

~ Celery - $0.88 each

~ Green Leaf, Red Leaf or Romaine Lettuce - $0.88 each

~ Chicken Tenders - $1.88 lb.

Don't forget that Sprouts have Double Ad Wednesdays!

Menu Plan Monday

2011-01-24T09:02:00.000-06:00

Well, here we are at another week! The nice, quiet weeknights of winter are starting to leave our family. (Who am I kidding? We still had a ton going on this winter!) Noah has begun with baseball practice. Soccer and t-ball will begin soon. It is time to pull out the crock pot and get to work figuring out my simple meals.

Monday - Salmon, baked potatoes, green salad

Tuesday - Grilled Chicken Salad, rolls

Wednesday - Homemade Pizza, green salad

Thursday - Chicken tacos w/ fixings

Friday - leftovers

Saturday - Out to dinner

Sunday - BBQ Pork Roast, broccoli, fruit salad

Menu Plan Monday (Weight Loss Edition)

2011-01-17T17:03:00.000-06:00

So, did you notice that this is a "Weight Loss Edition?" Yeah. We are definitely trying to eat healthier around here. I have weight to lose, so our dinners are reflecting that. When I am working to lose weight, I tend to stay away from simple carbs at dinner. I will eat most vegetables and whole wheat pasta, though. Feel free to chime in with any tips in the comments!

Monday - Hearty Veggie Soup (I will try to post this recipe sometime this week)

Tuesday - Spaghetti, green salad

Wednesday - Grilled Salmon, sweet potatoes, broccoli

Thursday - Chicken Tacos

Friday - Spicy Honey Chicken Salad

Saturday - Hamburgers (I eat mine on lettuce instead of a bun), sweet potatoes, cauliflower, green salad

Sunday - Homemade Pizza for the kids & Lettuce Wraps for me

Hair by Terin

2011-01-11T21:24:00.001-06:00

So, I just had my hair done (cut, highlights & style) by the fabulous Terin Sessions! She is amazing! She does great hair AND she charges hardly anything. (this is a combo that I love!) I thought I would share her info and prices on here, so that any of you in the area can take advantage of her greatness.

Please note that Terin does hair in her home (South Arlington) but is willing to come do a "hair cutting" party at my house if any of you are interested. I was thinking along the lines of pot luck lunch, chatting and taking turns getting our hair done. Doesn't that sound wonderful? Yeah, I think so, too.

Unfortunately, there is a down side to all of this...she is moving back to Arizona in only 8 short weeks. boo! But, let's use her while we can!

Here is the run down:

Cut - $20

Highlights - $50

All Over Color - $35

Cut & All Over Color - $50

Cut & Highlights - $65

Up-do's - $35

Make up - $20

Weddings - $125

-This includes, Bridal hair, make-up, complete trial run, morning of wedding and reception touch-up. Wow!

So, if you are interested, you can give her a call, email or text her. She is very texting friendly. :)

Terin Sessions

520-709-3320

terinrenee@ yahoo.com

70% Off FoodSaver

2011-01-08T11:46:00.000-06:00

The FoodSaver Mini Plus is on sale for only $21! That is a 70% savings!

Hurry, this deal is only good through Sunday, January 9th at 11:59pm EST. Please note that the discount will be applied at checkout and is not advertised on the site.

Other items on sale are...

FoodSaver 3 Quart Round Storage White

Was: $14.99

Now: $4.50

FoodSaver Mealsaver - White Vacuum System

Was: $69.99

Now: $21.00

FoodSaver Mealsaver - Black Vacuum System

Was: $69.99

Now: $21.00

FoodSaver Microwave Cooking Bags

Was: $18.99

Now: $5.70

FoodSaver Produce Keepers Filters - 9 pack

Was: $19.99

Now: $6.00

FoodSaver Produce Keeper Containers

Was: $29.99

Now: $9.00

New Kroger Coupon App

2011-01-06T07:30:00.000-06:00

Kroger has an all new Digital Coupons mobile application. Available for Android and Apple iPhone devices.

And, yes, it is just one more reason for me to want an iPhone. :)

Free NOOK kids iPad app

2011-01-05T07:30:00.000-06:00

from Barnes and Noble!

I, personally, don't own an iPad. But, if I did, I would want some great apps on it for my kids. You know, to help my sanity. This seems like something that would work well for my family and, maybe, yours.

New Internet Printables

2011-01-04T19:38:00.000-06:00

Go HERE to print some great coupons from Betty Crocker!

Items include...

Cake Mix

GM Cereals

Muir Glen products

Nature Valley Granola Bars

Totinos

Tilex

Scrubbing Bubbles

Glade

Ziplock

Triaminic

Huggies

lots of vitamins

Mars candy

etc., etc.

Menu Plan Monday

2011-01-03T07:00:00.001-06:00

I think that Menu Plan Monday is a series that most people enjoy. I have decided to make it a weekly feature of my blog. It is very easy to get stuck in a rut with menu planning. My hope is that sharing my menu plans can help you with creating your own.

Planning a menu each week can help you save a significant amount of money! It is SO nice to not have to think about what you will be making for dinner when 5pm rolls around and you have just gotten home from driving your "taxi cab" for the past 2 hours. (sound familiar?) When you have your meals planned, you won't be so quick to drive-thru for dinner.

If you are in need of one on one help with your menu planning, please let me know! I offer a personalized class for only $10 per hour!

On to our dinners for the week...

Monday - Spaghetti, green salad, homemade rolls

Tuesday - Grilled Salmon, baked potatoes, green salad

Wednesday - Chicken in a Pot (crock pot meal), fruit salad, corn, green beans

Thursday - Honey Pork Chops, sweet potatoes, green salad

Friday - Taco Soup, cornbread

Saturday - Grilled Chicken over green salad, breadsticks

Sunday - Chicken and Broccoli - Parmesan Pasta, breadsticks, green salad

What are you cooking this week?

2011 Sunday Coupon Insert Schedule

2010-12-30T08:20:00.000-06:00

Thanks to Sunday Coupon Preview, we now have a 2011 Coupon Insert Schedule!

Be sure to note that there are some weeks where no coupon inserts are included in the Sunday paper. You must be careful, because the DFW area papers will still bundle their newspapers and advertise that there are "Hundreds of Dollars Worth of Coupons Inside!"

January
2— (2) Smart Source (2) Red Plum and General Mill
9— Smart Source and Red Plum
16 — Smart Source, Red Plum and Proctor & Gamble
23 — Smart Source and Red Plum
30 — Smart Source and Red Plum

February
6 — Smart Source
13 — No Inserts scheduled (Valentine’s Day)
20 — Smart Source, General Mills and Procter & Gamble
27 — Smart Source and Red Plum

March
6— Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble
13 — Smart Source and Red Plum
20 — Smart Source and Red Plum
27 — (2) Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble

April
3— No Inserts scheduled (Easter)
10 — Smart Source and Red Plum
17 — Smart Source and Red Plum
24 — Smart Source and Red Plum

May
1 — Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble
8— Smart Source and Red Plum
15 — (2) Smart Source and Red Plum
22 — Smart Source and Red Plum
29 — No Inserts scheduled (Memorial Day)

June
5 — Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble
12 — Smart Source
19 — Smart Source and Red Plum
26 — Smart Source and Red Plum

July
3 — No Inserts scheduled (Independence Day)
10 — Smart Source and Red Plum
17 — Smart Source
24 — Smart Source and Red Plum
31 — Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble

August
7 — Smart Source and Red Plum
14 — Smart Source and Red Plum
21 — Smart Source and Red Plum
28 — Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble

September
4 — No Inserts scheduled (Labor Day)
11 — Smart Source and (2) Red Plum
18 — Smart Source and Red Plum
25 — Smart Source and Red Plum

October
2 — Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble
9 — Smart Source and Red Plum
16 — Smart Source and Red Plum
23 — Smart Source and Red Plum
30 — Smart Source and Red Plum

November
6 — Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble
13 — Smart Source and Red Plum
20 — Smart Source and Red Plum
27 — No Inserts scheduled (Thanksgiving)

December
4 — Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble
11 — Smart Source and Red Plum
18 — No Inserts scheduled (Christmas)
25 — Procter & Gamble

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-23T07:47:00.000-06:00

I hope this post finds you all enjoying this wonderful Christmas season with your loved ones. I want you all to know that I know my Savior, Jesus Christ lives. I have a testimony that He came to this earth, being born in a lowly stable. That He lived a perfect life and set the example for all of us. I know that He atoned for our sins. That He suffered through it all and died, so that you and I might have the opportunity to repent and be able to live with Him and our Heavenly Father again. I am so thankful for this holiday season that helps to remind us of Him.

I am also VERY thankful for all of you! I must apologize for my absence. December has found me extremely busy (as I know most of us are)! I will be spending lots of time with my family this next week. So, you won't be seeing me here for a little while. I may still post some things on Facebook, though.

Merry Christmas!

Free Batteries at Staples

2010-12-13T06:00:00.001-06:00

Buy at 20/pack of AAA or AA Duracell batteries and earn 100% back in Staples Rewards!

Limit 2 per customer, per week.

This time of year - we all need batteries!

It is free to join Staples Rewards. Basically, you will pay $12.99 for each pack of batteries. At the end of the month, you will receive a Staples Rewards coupon in that same amount to use like cash on a future purchase at Staples.

I like to use my Staples Rewards for printer ink.

For more information on Staples Rewards, go HERE.

Kmart Grocery Deals

2010-12-03T20:29:00.000-06:00

Thanks to my friend, Mellanie, I was able to get some great grocery deals through Kmart.com!

They have tons of items on steep discount and you purchase by the case. Here is a small sampling of what is available:

Herdez Jalapenos, sliced. 7oz, (box of 24) $0.71

Knorr Sauce Mix Alfredo, 1.6oz, (box of 12) $1.49

Knorr Vegetable Bouillon, Vegetarian, 2.1oz, (box of 24) $1.99

Knorr Chicken Flavored Bouillon, 7.9oz, (box of 12) $2.69

Bonne Mamman Preserves, Apricot, 13oz, (box of 6) $2.89

Annie's Natural Dressings, Tuscan Italian, 8 fl. oz, (box of 6) $3.49

(many other flavors available)

Healthy Valley Organic Oat Bran Flakes, 11oz, (box of 6) $3.99

McCann's Irish Oatmeal Steel Cut, 28oz, (box of 12) $5.99

Etc, etc!

Here is how to find these deals...

*Go to Kmart.com

*In the search box, type "box of"

*Search in the Food & Grocery category.

*When the items come up, sort by "Prices Low to High"

To make this deal even sweeter, use coupon code KMFREESHIP49 to get Free shipping when your total reaches $49 +! You may want to go in with a friend or two on this one.

What a great and easy way to get stocked up on some of your most used items! This is the perfect time of year to pick up a few extra cases to donate to your local food pantry.

I do not know how long these prices or the free shipping code will last, so order quickly! I know that several items that I ordered yesterday are not available anymore.

ALDI Deals 12/1 - 12/7

2010-12-01T20:59:00.000-06:00

New to shopping at ALDI? Be sure to read my ALDI 101 post!

Baking, baking and more baking! The best deals on ingredients are at ALDI! To see their complete list of special buys for this week, go HERE.

Here are the best grocery deals I see this week...

Friendly Farms Milk All gallon varieties. $0.99 each

Goldhen Eggs Grade A Large. $0.49 per dozen

Texas Grapefruit $0.29 each

California Navel Oranges $1.40 per 4-lb bag

Pears $0.98 per 2-lb bag

Apples Gala, Red Delicious, Granny Smith or Golden Delicious. $1.47 per 3-lb bag

Countryside Creamery Butter Regular or Unsalted. Grade AA. 16oz. $1.49 each

Appleton Farms Spiral Sliced Half Honey Ham Fully cooked. Pre-sliced. Includes honey glaze packet. 8-lb. avg. weight. $1.49 per lb

Appleton Farms Smoked Ham - Butt Portion 7-lb avg weight $1.29 per lb

Appleton Farms Smoked Ham - Shank Portion 8-lb avg weight $1.19 per lb

Grandessa Signature Pork Crown Roast 6-lb avg weight $3.99 per lb

Sea Queen Large Cooked Shrimp 12oz $3.99

Season's Choice Extra Fine Green Beans 16oz $1.49

Bake House Creations Crescent Rolls 8oz $0.99

Southern Grove Walnuts 16oz $3.99

Baker's Corner Real Semi-Sweet or Milk Chocolate Baking Chips 12oz $1.29 each

Baker's Corner White or Butterscotch Baking Chips 12oz $1.29 each

Baker's Corner Brown Sugar 32oz $1.19

Baker's Corner Powdered Sugar 32oz $1.19

Baker's Corner All Purpose Flour 5lb $0.99

Stonehill Essentials Pure Vanilla Extract 2oz $1.99

Cheese Club Macaroni & Cheese 7.25oz $0.29

Sweet Harvest Fruit Bowls Assorted varieties. Four 4-oz bowls. 16oz $1.49 each

Asia Specialties Chicken - General Tso's or Sesame Orange Chicken. 24oz $3.79 each

Marcy's Butter Horns

2010-11-24T20:55:00.000-06:00

I mentioned on Facebook that I was making Marcy Ellsworth's Butter Horn rolls and everyone got excited and wanted the recipe. Not surprising, since Marcy is one of the best cooks I have met and her Butter Horns are to die for! So, hopefully, she won't mind me sharing this recipe here on my little blog.

Marcy's Butter Horns

Heat 1/4 cup water in microwave for 8-10 seconds.

Add 1 Tbsp yeast and 1 Tbsp sugar.

Let it stand. It will get all bubbly and be fun for the kids to look at.

Scald:

3/4 cup milk

3/4 tsp salt

1 cube butter/margarine

1/2 cup sugar

Bring to a boil, slowly, over medium heat. Immediately take off burner. Let cool until luke warm. To make this process faster, fill the sink with cold water, placing the pan in the sink. Change water frequently until mixture is to desired temperature.

In a large bowl, mix warm milk, yeast mixture, 3 eggs and 4 cups flour. Mix well - it will be sticky. Cover with saran wrap and let rise 5-6 hours or 12 hours in the fridge.

Turn onto floured countertop. Knead a few times. Divide dough in half. Roll each half in a circle about 16 inches in diameter and 1/8 inch thick. Brush with melted butter.

Cut pie fashion into 16 triangles. I use my pizza cutter. Roll each triangle loosely, starting with the large end and going to the small, making a croissant shape. Place a spot of melted butter on the cookie sheet to dip each roll into before arranging on pan. (Yes, there is a LOT of butter in these!) Make sure the rolls are not too close together as they will rise.

Rise 5-6 hours covered loosely with paper towels.

Bake 375 degrees, checking after 5 minutes. When done, remove from oven and immediately brush with melted butter.

*If making rolls for sandwiches, cut fewer to make larger rolls.

Free Veggie Tales Christmas Album

2010-11-24T20:05:00.000-06:00

At Amazon.com, you can download the Veggie Tales Christmas Album, The Incredible Singing Christmas Tree, for Free! I just did!

We absolutely LOVE Veggie Tales at our house! Enjoy!

Free Baby Sling

2010-11-23T15:53:00.000-06:00

I LOVE baby slings! One of my biggest regrets after 4 kids is that I didn't get a sling until my 4th child. They are fabulous! Baby is happy and comfortable, while mom or dad has their hands free. There are so many benefits to babywearing!

Want to try a sling for FREE (pay for shipping only)?

Go to Seven Everyday Slings and choose the sling you like best. Be sure to check out the section on sizing, so you know what the best size is for you!

Use the promo code Thanksgiving.

This will bring your total from $39.00 to $0 for one of the carriers or from $44.00 to only $5 for a 3-piece gift set - all you are required to pay is the shipping fees!

This promotion code is valid once per transaction! You can use it more than once –you just have to open a new window to do so.

This would make for a great baby gift, too.

New Shortcuts.com Coupons

2010-11-16T16:05:00.000-06:00

There are new coupons to upload from Shortcuts.com! Be sure to go and upload all of these great e-coupons to your store shopping cards. What an EASY way to save $!

For more links to e-coupons, go HERE.

Goodwill 50% Off Day

2010-11-16T08:10:00.000-06:00

Wednesday, November 17th is the Goodwill 50% Off Day!

Everything will be 50% off! (new items and purple tags are excluded)

May I offer some words of advice before you go?

Try not to bring small children!
It is typically very crowded and the lines to check out are long. It is difficult for my younger children to enjoy this outing. It also makes it hard for me to concentrate on what I am looking for.

If you think you may want an item, put it into your cart!
If you are considering a purchase, just put it into your cart. I put everything into my cart that I think I might want and sort through it all when I am finished shopping. I find an uncrowded spot and go through all of the items in my cart, discarding the ones I have decided against. If you try going back for an item, it will, most likely, be gone.

Don't buy it if you don't need it!
When items are priced at pennies on the dollar, it is easy to get caught up in finding a good deal. You may have gone in to find one specific item only to come out with a cart full! Be brutal in your decision making, really trying to consider your wants vs. needs. Just because it is a great deal is not a good reason to buy it!

Printable Coupons

2010-11-15T10:33:00.000-06:00

Michael's coupons - 40% off Any One Regular Priced Item, 25% off Entire Purchase of Wall & Tabletop Frames, Framed Art & Display Cases, 50% off Any One Custom Framed Piece

General Mills Coupons, including:

$1 off 2 Chex Cereals

$1 off 2 Cocoa Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch or Boo Berry Cereals

$0.50 off any 2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

$0.40 off any 2 Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads

$1 off 2 pkgs Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough

$0.55 off 2 pkgs Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough

$0.40 off 2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands Sweet Rolls

$0.30 on 2 any size/variety Grands Biscuits

$0.50 off Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters

$0.50 off 2 Chex Mix

$0.40 off Betty Crocker Cookie Mix

$0.50 off Biscuick

$0.50 off Both Betty Crocker Cake Mix and Frosting

$0.50 off Betty Crocker Gluten Free Dessert Mix

$1.50 off 2 Ziplock Brand Containers

$0.75 off Total Cereal

$0.55 off Pillsbury Simply Refrigerated Cookie Dough

Land O Lakes coupons, including:

$0.50 off 2 Land O Lakes Butter Products

$0.55 off Land O Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste Spread

$0.50 off Land O Lakes Spreadable Butter Product

$1 Off From Cellfire

2010-11-12T09:10:00.000-06:00

It is Member Appreciation Month at Cellfire! Not sure what Cellfire is? Go HERE to find out more!

When you upload 10 coupon offers from Cellfire this week (11/2 - 11/15), you will receive a $1 off coupon! This coupon will appear in your account on 11/16.

So, hurry and upload your 10 e-coupons! This offer is limited to the first 30,000.

ALDI Deals 11/10 - 11/16

2010-11-11T13:33:00.000-06:00

New to shopping at ALDI? Be sure to read my ALDI 101 post!

The holiday season is upon us! I am so excited for Christmas this year! Did you know that you can do lots of toy shopping at ALDI? This week's ad includes trains, tool bench, Graco Nursery Playset and lots of other goodies! To see their complete list of special buys, go HERE.

Here are the best grocery deals I see this week...

Friendly Farms Milk All gallon varieties. $0.99 each

Goldhen Eggs Grade A Large. $0.49 per dozen

Grape Tomatoes $0.75 per pint

Ripe Avocados $0.35 each

Texas Grapefruit $0.33 each

Apples Gala, Red Delicious, Granny Smith or Golden Delicious. $1.17 per 3-lb. bag.

Countryside Creamery Butter Regular or Unsalted. Grade AA. 16oz. $1.49 each

Butterball Whole Turkey 12-20 lb. $0.99 per lb.

Appleton Farms Spiral Sliced Half Honey Ham Fully cooked. Pre-sliced. Includes honey glaze packet. 8-lb. avg. weight. $1.49 per lb.

Kitchen Living Large Roasting Pan $7.99

Carlini Extra Virgin Olive Oil 16.9 oz. $3.49

Carlini Olive Oil 16.9 oz. $2.99

Carlini Cooking Spray 6oz. $0.99

Chef's Cupboard Turkey or Herb Stuffing Mix 6oz. $0.69

Chef's Cupboard Bagged Stuffing Herb or Cornbread. 16oz. $1.99

Happy Harvest Candied Sweet Potatoes 16oz. $0.89

L'oven Fresh Brown 'N Serve Rolls. 12oz. $0.89

Chef's Cupboard Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes 7.2oz. $0.99

Belmont Petite Cheesecake Sampler 12oz. $5.99

Grandessa Signature Mini Eclairs or Cream Puffs 22-27.4 oz. $3.99

Friendly Farms or Fit & Active Whipped Topping Regular or Fat Free. 8 oz. $0.79

Baker's Corner Cherry Pie Filling 21 oz. $1.79

Belmont Deep Dish Pie Shells Two ready-to-bake 9" shells. 13.5 oz. $1.59

Baker's Corner Graham Cracker Pie Crust 6 oz. $1.19

Baker's Corner Maraschino Cherries 10 oz. $0.99

Belmont Deep Dish Pies Berry Berry, Apple or Peach. 42 oz. $4.49 each

Sundae Shoppe Vanilla Ice Cream 64 oz. $1.99

Baker's Corner Gelatin Strawberry or Orange. 3 oz. $0.35 each

Baker's Corner Miniature Marshmallows 10.5 oz. $0.89

Sweet Harvest Pineapple Crushed or Chunk. 20 oz. $0.89

Southern Grove Almonds Whole, Sliced or Slivered. 6 oz. $1.99

Southern Grove Dried Cranberries 6 oz. $1.39

Baker's Corner Cookie Mix Chocolate Chip or Sugar. 17.5 oz. $1.29

The Shoppes at Brownstone Village Coupons

2010-11-10T08:30:00.000-06:00

The Shoppes at Brownstone Village is having a birthday celebration!

This Thursday, November 11th, 6pm - 9pm

you can join them for cupcakes, cocktails and coupons!

The first 50 people in line will receive birthday presents with prizes ranging from $20 - $250!

There are 2 pages of coupons - Page 1 and Page 2

(coupons are good 11/10 - 12/13)

While you are there, be sure to check out Queen of Cute! She is a good friend who makes fabulously decorated hand sanitizer bottles, water bottles, and gorgeous tutus.

The Shoppes at Brownstone Village is located at 2408 W. Abram Street in Arlington, Texas.

BeCentsAble Grocery Savings Workshop

2010-11-09T08:55:00.000-06:00

You are invited to my next BeCentsAble Workshop!
Friday, November 12, 2010

7pm - 9:30pm

Fort Worth, TX

Come learn how to Shop Smart! I will teach you various ways to drastically cut your household budget! You will learn...

1) Fundamentals of coupons.
2) Ins and outs of grocery and drug stores.
3) Fundamentals of stockpiling.
4) and more!

Friends are welcome and refreshments will be served.

The workshop fee is $25 per person/married couple, which includes everything you need for the workshop plus enrollment on our members only website. You will likely save that much in your first trip to the grocery store!

I accept cash, check or PayPal. If choosing to pay through PayPal, you must contact me and pay before attending the workshop.

If this date doesn't work for you, please let me know. I am flexible and can even do one on one workshops, if needed. If you would like to host a workshop in your home or a fundraiser for your organization please email me.

If you don't live in the DFW area you can still take the online class for $20. If you are interested just let me know and I'll help you get started.

*Once you RSVP, I will contact you with the address.

*As always, if you have already attended one of my live workshops and need a refresher, you may attend for only $5! Just be sure to RSVP!

Thank You To Our Military!

2010-11-08T00:00:00.000-06:00

As a way to honor Veterans and Active Military, many restaurants are giving them Free meals! This happens on Veteran's Day - November 11th.

~ At Outback, all Veterans and Active Military will receive a Free Bloomin' Onion and beverage.

~ At Chili's, all Veterans and Active Military will receive a Free Meal. (beverages and gratuity not included)

~ At Applebee's, all Veterans and Active Military will Eat Free.

~ At Subway, all Veterans and Active Military will receive a Free 6-inch Sub. Please note that all Subways are franchises, so not all locations may be participating. Please call ahead to check if your location is participating.

~ On Monday, November 15th, Golden Corral will be providing a Free Thank You Dinner.

Do you know of any other deals in honor of Veteran's Day?

Cheap Games at Toys r Us

2010-11-07T12:01:00.000-06:00

There are some really great toy deals to be had this week at Toys R Us! (Thanks, Tiffany!) These would make great gifts! Since we already have most of these games, they will be going into my "Gift Closet."

Toys R Us is giving out a $10 Gift Card when you buy $35 in Hasbro games. Some of these games are part of the Harboro Mail In Rebate.

Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders are on sale for $3 and each offer a $2 rebate, making them only $1 each after rebate.

Ants in the Pants, Don’t Break the Ice, Hi Ho Cherry-O, and Memory are $5 each with $2 Mail in Rebate Offers making them only $3 each after rebate!

Here is a deal idea from Clippin With Carrie:

Buy (1) Chutes & Ladders $3
Buy (1) Candy Land $3
Buy (1) Ants in the Pants $5
Buy (1) Don’t Break the Ice $5
Buy (1) Memory $5
Buy (1) Hi Ho Cherry-O $5
Buy (1) $9.00 Game (Trouble, Scrabble, Clue or Monopoly)

Pay $35 (+ tax)

Get a $10 Gift Card

Send in Mail in Rebate for $12

Final Price = 7 games for $13 or $1.85 each!

Kroger Mega Event

2010-11-05T15:10:00.000-05:00

I went to Kroger this afternoon and had a great shopping trip!

I saved $130.53 and only spent $40.37! That is a savings of 76%!

Here is a picture of everything I purchased.

I purchased a total of 83 items! I won't list them all, as I don't want to bore you. :)

A big thanks to Tiffany at My Litter for the ad match ups! Go HERE to check out her list.

I would LOVE to see what deals you have gotten at Kroger this week! Leave a comment or email me!

*Want to learn how to shop like I do? Attend one of my BeCentsAble Grocery Savings Workshops!

ALDI Deals 11/3 - 11/9

2010-11-04T09:44:00.000-05:00

New to shopping at ALDI? Be sure to read my ALDI 101 post!

The holiday season is upon us! I am so excited for Christmas this year! Did you know that you can do lots of toy shopping at ALDI? This week's ad includes lots of Lego toys, Nintendo Wii System, and lots of other goodies! To see their complete list of special buys, go HERE.

Here are the best grocery deals I see this week...

Friendly Farms Milk All gallon varieties. $0.99 each

Goldhen Eggs Grade A Large. $0.49 per dozen

Happy Harvest Canned Vegetables Assorted Varieties, 14.5-15.25oz. $0.39 each

Friendly Farms Sour Cream Regular or Light, 16oz. $0.89 each

Happy Farms Cream Cheese or Fit & Active Neufchatel 8oz. $0.89 each

Countryside Creamery Butter Quarters Regular or Unsalted. Grade AA, 16oz. $1.49

Bake House Creations Crescent Rolls 8oz. $0.99

Valley View Instant Mashed Potatoes 13oz. $0.99

Valley View Seasoned Mashed Potatoes 7.2oz. $0.79

Chef's Cupboard Stuffing Mix Chicken or Cornbread 6oz. $0.69

Spiral Sliced Half Honey Ham Fully cooked. Pre-sliced. Includes honey glaze packet. 8-lb. average weight. $1.49 per lb.

Smoked Ham - Shank Portion 8-lb. avg. weight. $1.19 per lb.

Smoked Ham - Butt Portion 7-lb. avg. weight. $1.29 per lb.

Butterball Whole Turkey 12-20 lb. $0.99 per lb.

Butterball Fully Cooked Smoked Turkey 10-12 lb. $1.59 per lb.

Maple Leaf Farms Whole Duckling 5 lb. $11.99

Kirkwood Boneless Turkey Breast 4 lb. $9.99

Season's Choice Extra Fine Green Beans 16oz. $1.49

Valley View AuGratin or Scalloped Potatoes Made with Idaho potatoes. 4.9oz. $0.99

Happy Farms 2-lb. Shredded Cheese Mild Cheddar or Mozzarella. 32oz. $5.69

Buehler's Jumbo Flaky Biscuits 16oz. $1.09

L'oven Fresh Butter Dinner Rolls 12 count. 17oz. $1.69

L'oven Fresh Wide Pan 12-Grain Bread 24oz. $1.69

Belmont Dutch Apple Crumb Pie 39oz. $3.99

Friendly Farms Heavy Whipping Cream 16oz. $1.59

Belmont Pumpkin Pie 37oz. $2.99

Baby Carrots 16oz. $0.49 per pkg.

Broccoli Crowns 16oz. $0.75 per lb.

Russet Potatoes $1.49 per 10-lb. bag

Roma Tomatoes 20oz. $0.75 per pack

Whew! Don't forget to bring your own bags!

Coldwater Creek Coupon

2010-11-02T08:27:00.000-05:00

Get $30 off Purchases Over $100 at Coldwater Creek!

Use offer code WHP7552.

"One time use only. Not valid on previous purchases, for Coldwater Creek gift cards, in Outlet stores or on Spa services. May not be combined with any other Offer Code or discount."

This is a good deal, especially if you are needing some new winter clothes.

Pasta Coupons

2010-10-29T15:39:00.000-05:00

Go HERE to print some pasta coupons.

ALDI Deals 10/27 - 11/2

2010-10-28T18:33:00.000-05:00

Are you new to shopping ALDI? Be sure to read my ALDI 101 post!

Ok, I have to apologize for this post being so late! I have had a crazy week (haven't we all?), but that is no excuse. So, I hope you can forgive me.

Here are the best deals I see this week...

Baker's Corner Baking Chips Milk, White, Real Semi-Sweet Chocolate or Butterscotch 12oz $1.69 each

Baker's Corner Baking Soda 16oz. $0.45

Friendly Farms Milk All gallon varieties. $0.99 each

Baker's Corner Frosting Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Vanilla or Cream Cheese 16oz. $1.19

Stonemill Essentials Holiday Baking Spices Assorted varieties. 1.1-2oz. $0.99

Baby Carrots 16oz. $0.49 per pack

Red Potatoes $0.19 per lb. ($0.95 per 5-lb. bag)

For more special buys, go HERE.

Aldi Deals 10/20 - 10/26

2010-10-21T08:47:00.000-05:00

New to shopping at Aldi? Be sure to read my Aldi 101 post!

It seems to be Italian Week! Yum!

Here are the best deals that I see this week...

Friendly Farms Milk All gallon varieties $0.99 each

Ripe Avocados $0.39 each

Yellow Onions $0.29 per lb. ($0.87 per 3-lb bag)

Mushrooms 8oz. $0.59 per pkg.

Green Peppers 20oz. $0.89 per pack

Priano Italian Style Diced Tomatoes 14.5oz. $0.49

Mercer Vanilla Wafers 12oz. $1.19

Priano Specialty Pasta fusilli, rigatoni or farfalle 16oz. $1.29 each

Priano Primavera or Arrabiata Sauce 26oz. $1.49

Priano Alfredo Sauce Roasted Garlic or Four Cheese 15oz. $1.89

Priano Assorted Pesto Sauces Alla Genovese or Rosso 6.7oz $1.99

Priano Roasted Peppers 12oz. $1.69

Priano PDO Bari Extra Virgin Olive Oil 16.9oz. $4.99

Priano Risotto Four Cheese, Mushroom or Butternut Squash 5.93oz. $1.79

Priano Tiramisu 14oz. $4.99

Priano PIzzelle Italian Cookies Vanilla or Anise 7oz. $2.69

Priano Ricotta Cheese 15oz. $1.69

Reggano Thin Spaghetti 32oz. $1.49

Reggano Pasta Sauce Traditional, Meat or Mushroom 24oz. $1.19

All-Natural 90/10 Ground Sirloin $2.99 per lb.

Season's Choice Steamable Vegetables Italian Blend or Spring Garden 12oz. $1.49

Reganno Parmesan or Parmesan & Romano Cheese 8oz. $2.49 each

$1 Dickey's BBQ

2010-10-18T14:18:00.000-05:00

All day tomorrow, Tuesday, October 19th, you can get $1 Pulled Pork Big BBQ Sandwiches! This is in honor of their 69th Birthday.

To find a location near you, go HERE.

I know what we're having for dinner!

Aldi Deals 10/13 - 10/19

2010-10-14T21:18:00.000-05:00

New to shopping at Aldi? Be sure to read my Aldi 101 post!

Here are the best deals that I see at Aldi this week...

Friendly Farms Milk All gallon varieties $0.99

Red Grapes $0.79 per lb. ($1.58 per 2-lb pack)

Pumpkins Large $2.99 each

Pears 4 pears per pack $0.99 per pack

Apples Gala, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious or Granny Smith $0.45 per lb ($1.35 per 3-lb bag)

Goldhen Eggs Grade A Large $0.69 per dozen

Fit & Active Nonfat Yogurt Vanilla or Plain 32oz $1.59

Fit & Active Nonfat Yogurt Blueberry or Vanilla 6oz $0.37 each

Happy Farms Whipped Cream Cheese Assorted Varieties 8oz $1.39

Carlini Tastes Like Butter 16oz $0.99

Happy Farms String Cheese or Spirals 12oz $2.79 each

Fit & Active Light String Cheese 12oz $2.79 each

All-Natural 73/27 Ground Beef $1.99 per lb.

St. Cloud Decorative Area Rug Assorted styles and colors. 5'2" x 7'2" $39.99 each

Progresso Soup Coupon

2010-10-11T13:21:00.000-05:00

Go to Facebook and Like Progresso Soup. You will then be able to print a "bricks" coupon for $1 off any 4 cans of Progresso Soup!

Remember, with a "bricks" coupon you can print 2! Let the first coupon begin to print, then hit the back arrow key on your browser, "resend" the information and it will print another coupon.

Singulair Coupon

2010-10-07T10:21:00.000-05:00

Do you have a child that takes Singulair? I do. Go HERE to see if you are eligible to print a coupon for $20 off your next prescription. The coupon doesn't expire until 12/31/10.

New Cellfire eCoupons

2010-10-06T16:22:00.000-05:00

Cellfire has new coupons to download! Have you started using Cellfire, yet? They come out with new coupons each month.

Adding coupons directly to your shopping cards is a fast and easy way to save even more money! There are so many ways to do this now. Cellfire is just one. For more links, go HERE. Be sure to see if you can add coupons to all of your store cards! I can add coupons to my Kroger (Smith's) and Tom Thumb (Safeway).

Be sure to have all of your cards in front of you when you begin to sign up. Also, use your "deals" email to register, as all of these sites will send you updates and notifications when new coupons are available or when your current coupons are about to expire.

BeCentsAble Grocery Savings Workshop

2010-10-05T14:20:00.000-05:00

You are invited to my next BeCentsAble Workshop!

Tuesday, October 12th

7pm - 9:30pm

my home in

Mansfield, TX

Come learn how to Shop Smart! I will teach you various ways to drastically cut your household budget! You will learn...

1) Fundamentals of coupons.

2) Ins and outs of grocery and drug stores.
3) Fundamentals of stockpiling.
4) and more!

Friends are welcome and refreshments will be served. We will meet at my home in Mansfield, TX. Once you RSVP, I will send you my address.

The workshop fee is $25 per person/married couple, which includes everything you need for the workshop plus enrollment in our members only online. You will likely save that much in your first trip to the grocery store!

I accept cash, check or PayPal. If choosing to pay through PayPal, you must contact me and pay before attending the workshop.

If this date doesn't work for you, please let me know. I am flexible and can even do one on one workshops, if needed. If you would like to host a workshop in your home or a fundraiser for your organization please email me.

If you don't live in the DFW area you can still take the online class for $20. If you are interested just let me know and I'll help you get started.

*As always, if you have already attended one of my live workshops and need a refresher, you may attend for only $5! Just be sure to RSVP!

Resale Sale

2010-10-01T18:46:00.000-05:00

You all know that I love to shop at Goodwill! Well, when my kids were younger, I liked to hit all of the resale shops, as well. You can always find a great deal on the smaller sizes. I have found, though, that as my kids get older, it is much harder to find good quality clothing for them at resale shops. I do find some, but not as much as I used to.

A friend of mine told me about Little Giggles. They are having a great sale tomorrow!

$10 Grab Bag Sale!

This Saturday Only!

Over 1000 items marked this week for clearance.

For your $10, you will get as many marked clearance items as you can fit in a bag that we provide without stretching it.

Sale price does not include sales tax.

5904 S. Cooper St. Arlington, TX

Aldi Deals 9/29 - 10/5

2010-09-30T08:54:00.000-05:00

Are you new to shopping Aldi? If so, be sure to read my Aldi 101 post!

Here are the best deals that I see this week...

Friendly Farms Milk All gallon varieties. $0.99 per gallon

Pineapple $1.49 each

Cantaloupe $0.79 each

Friendly Farms Heavy Whipping Cream 16oz $1.59

Tuscan Garden Connoisseur Salad Dressing Assorted varieties 16oz $1.19

Lunch Buddies Dinos & Sharks Fruit Snacks 10.8oz $1.69

Lunch Mate Bologna 16oz $0.99

Welby Rolling Utility Cart Foldable. Holds up to 80lbs. $14.99

(like a smaller Canton cart)

Aldi Deals 9/22 - 9/28

2010-09-23T09:34:00.000-05:00

Are you new to shopping Aldi? If so, be sure to read my Aldi 101 post.

Here are the deals that I see this week...

Friendly Farms Milk - All gallon varieties $0.99 per gallon

Ripe Avocados $0.35 each

Multicolored Peppers - 3 peppers per pkg. $1.49 per pkg.

Grape Tomatoes $0.75 per 10-oz pkg.

Yellow Onions $0.29 per lb ($0.87 per 3-lb bag)

Garden Salad $0.49 per 12-oz bag

Whole Mushrooms $0.59 per 8-oz pkg.

Millville Cinnamon Crunch Squares $1.69

Millville Crispy Oats - Apple Cinnamon or Honey Nut $1.59

Millville Kid's Krunch Cereal - Berry, Original or Peanut Butter $1.69

Fit & Active Energy Bar - Assorted Varieties $0.79 each

Belmont Chocolate Chip Cookies 16oz $1.79

Sweet Harvest or Fit & Active Fruit Coctail Regular or Lite $0.79

Sprouts Deals 9/22 - 9/29

2010-09-22T09:01:00.000-05:00

I am really loving Sprouts! Have you been there, yet? The closest one to me is in Cedar Hill, TX. So, not right down the street. :) BUT, I just checked with the Mansfield Super Walmart and they will price match Sprouts!

Are you wondering what price matching is? Then you should definitely attend one of my workshops!

You can find the most deals at Sprouts on Wednesdays. This is because they will honor last week's ad AND this week's ad every Wednesday! It is Double Ad Day! For this reason, I will usually take the trip to Sprouts instead of price matching at Walmart.

Here are the best deals that I see for this week...

Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes $0.67 per lb

Spinach Bunches $0.88 each

Celery $0.88 each

Braeburn, Pink Lady, Gala or Red Delicious Apples $0.77 per lb

Green Beans $0.88 per lb

Zucchini Squash $0.88 per lb

Red Leaf, Green Leaf, Romaine or Iceberg Lettuce $0.88 each

Yellow Nectarines $0.88 per lb

Red or Black Plums $0.88 per lb

Honeydew Melons $0.99 each

Cantaloupes $0.99 each

Peruvian Mahi Mahi Filets (Wild Caught) $4.99 per lb

Fresh Wild Caught King Salmon $9.99 per lb

Alaskan Cod Filets $5.99 per lb

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (family pack) $2.49 per lb

Rosie's Organic Chicken Breasts $6.99 per lb

Giveaway Winner

2010-09-16T16:36:00.000-05:00

We have a winner! Congratulations to Michelle! She has won 2 free tickets to the play, Birth!

Michelle, check your email for a note from me.

My kids had lots of fun drawing the name of the winner. :)

Perhaps I will do another giveaway next month.

ALDI Deals 9/15 - 9/21

2010-09-15T17:13:00.000-05:00

Read my post on ALDI 101 for tips and tricks of how to shop there.

Here are the deals that I will be getting at ALDI this week:

Friendly Farms Milk - All gallon varieties $1.29 each

Cantaloupe $0.79 each

Bananas $0.39 per lb.

Pineapple $1.49 each

Red or Green Grapes $0.79 per lb. ($1.59 per 2-lb. pack)

Benita Guacamole - Original or Spicy 14oz $2.99

Mercer Animal Crackers $0.99

Sweet Harvest Hand Selected Fruit - Assorted Varieties 24oz $1.99 each

Fit & Active Yogurt Covered Raisins - Vanilla, Strawberry or Chocolate 8oz $1.49 each

Fit & Active Dried Fruit - Assorted Varieties 4.5-6oz $1.39 each

Season's Choice Frozen Blueberries 16oz $2.69

Happy Farms Shredded Cheese - Mozarella or Cheddar 16oz $2.99 each

Goodwill 50% Off Day

2010-09-13T08:30:00.002-05:00

It is time, once again, for a Goodwill 50% Off Sale Day! (These happen once a month.)

This month's sale will be on Wednesday, September 15th.

Giveaway!! and a Coupon!

2010-09-10T13:35:00.000-05:00

Yea! Ok, this is my very first giveaway, so please bear with me. :) I am late in getting this up. Oops!

I am giving away...

2 FREE Tickets to

Birth, a play by Karen Brody on September 25, 2010.

This is a great event and one that I am proud to be a part of. If you win, you will get to choose which performance you would like to attend, 2pm or 7pm. This play will be performed at Martin Hall on the Texas Wesleyan campus in Fort Worth, Texas.

BOLD (Birth On Labor Day) is a global movement inspiring communities to use the arts and storytelling circles to raise awareness and money to improve childbirth choices for mothers.
BOLD Fort Worth is a small group of (mostly) women in the DFW area joining others around the world in September 2010 in performing the play, Birth, by Karen Brody.

Brody wrote Birth after interviewing 118 women across America about their birth stories. The play tells the story of eight of those women, representing the spectrum of experience among low-risk, educated, birthing women in the US today. Each performance is followed by a talk-back, giving audience members a chance to discuss pertinent issues from the play.

In addition to the play, there will be a Birth Fair & Silent Auction being held right across the street. Admission is FREE to the Birth Fair. We are going to have some fabulous vendors! The items for the Silent Auction are amazing! You are definitely going to want to check it out! Also, I am in charge of the Birth Fair and I know that you want to come see me. :)

All of the events will be benefiting the Tarrant County Birth Network.

Ok - so in order to enter the giveaway, you need to do a couple of things. Each item counts for a separate entry. Please leave a comment for each thing you do, noting what you have done in the comments section.

1-Leave a comment on this post - You must go to the blog to leave a comment. Comments appearing on Facebook will NOT be counted! Please include your email, so that I can contact you if you win.

2-Follow this blog as a "follower" or through a reader.

3-"Like" My CentsAble Savings on Facebook.

4-Share about this giveaway on your blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. I'll just take your word for it. :)

5-Go to HERE and visit one of the sponsors websites. Tell me which one you visited.

Wow! You can receive up to 5 entries for this giveaway!

Entries will be taken until 12noon Central on Wednesday, Sept. 15th. The winner will be announced on Thursday, Sept. 16th.

I will email the winner. If I don't hear back from them within 24 hours, I will choose another winner.

Since I am just now figuring out all of this giveaway stuff, I will put all of the entries into a hat and let one of my children draw the winner. I promise to be fair. :)

Of course, I was also able to get a coupon code for those who didn't win!

Use the coupon code SAVEONENOW to get $1 off your ticket price when you buy your ticket to "Birth" through THIS website.

Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

ALDI Deals 9/8 - 9/14

2010-09-09T08:49:00.000-05:00

ALDI is wonderful, but a little quirky. Have you shopped there, yet? If you have, but were very confused, be sure to check out my ALDI 101 post. If you haven't ever been, you should also read my post. Go ahead! I will be here when you get back. :)

Here are the best deals that I see for this week:

Celery $0.65 each

Ripe Avocados $0.25 each

Cauliflower $0.89 each

Baby Carrots $0.49 per 1-lb pkg.

Friendly Farms Milk -All gallon varieties. $1.29 each

Goldhen Eggs - Grade A large. $0.59 per dozen

All-Natural 73/27 Ground Beef - Minimally processed. No artificial ingredients. $1.69 per lb.

L'oven Fresh Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns - 12oz $0.75 each

Southern Grove Jumbo Trail Mix - Assorted flavors. 24-28oz $3.99 each

Happy Farms Cheese - Assorted flavors. 8oz $1.79 each

Free Laminating

2010-09-07T14:01:00.001-05:00

As a preschool teacher, this is SO exciting!!

September 6th - 11th is Mardel's Lamination Extravaganza! You can receive up to 25ft. of FREE laminating!

I am so glad that I procrastinated and didn't go last week. :)

By the way, today was our first day of preschool and it went great! I have a fabulous group of kids. We do have a couple of spots still available, so let me know if you are interested.

Box Tops for Education

2010-09-03T09:25:00.000-05:00

Do collect Box Tops for your kids' school? If so, you can set up an account for yourself, with your shopping card (I used my Kroger card) HERE. They will give your school some bonus Box Tops just for signing up.

Then, if you purchase a certain amount of participating products with the shopping card you registered with, you will receive a coupon for extra Box Tops. You just have to insert the coupon code on the website and they will be credited to the school of your choice!

Very easy! I like this much better than clipping all of the tiny ones from each product and trying to keep track of them. Of course, I still do it. :)

ALDI Deals 9/1 - 9/7

2010-09-02T15:11:00.000-05:00

*ALDI will be closed Monday, September 6, for Labor Day!*

Have you been to ALDI, yet? Well, what are you waiting for? I promise that it is not a scary place. :) Yes, there are a few things to remember, but it is worth it!

Here are the deals that I plan on picking up this week...

Goldhen Eggs (safe - not part of the recent egg recall!) $0.59 per dozen

Friendly Farms Milk (whole, 2% or skim) $1.29 per gallon

Cantaloupe $0.79 each

Ripe Avocados $0.29 each

Plums $0.19 each

All Natural 80/20 Ground Beef (Minimally processed. No artificial ingredients.) $1.99 per lb.

Moons & Stars Fire Pit (Includes fire poker and log grate. 32.1" D x 23.6" H) $49.99

Ok, I won't be buying the fire pit, but I want to. :)

Be sure to check out their ad to see if there is anything else that interests you. I am just listing the items that I plan on buying for my family.

What is in my Crock Pot today?

2010-08-30T15:07:00.000-05:00

And it begins...soccer practice, color guard, baseball games, youth group, soccer games, cub scouts, etc. etc. I am finding that I need to use my crock pot several times a week!

I have a confession to make, though. I don't have a lot of recipes for the crock pot! We are definitely creatures of habit at my house. When I find a recipe that we like, I make it over and over until I am tired of it. I have a friend who makes several new recipes each week. That is not me, folks. :) This makes me hesitant to post my menu each week. I'm sure you would all wonder why I keep posting the same thing!

Anyway, here is another easy crock pot recipe. I don't think I have posted it before, so forgive me if I have. It isn't anything fancy, but we like it.

Chicken Tacos

3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

salsa - I use Black Bean & Corn Salsa from Walmart. It is the Great Value Brand.

Place chicken in crock pot. Cook on High for approx. 3 hours or until chicken is cooked through. Shred chicken. Pour in salsa - however much your family prefers - and stir. Place lid on crock pot and let sit until heated through.

We serve our taco meat with tortillas, cooked rice, lettuce, tomato, salsa, cheese, sour cream, avocado and chips. Yum! Everyone can top theirs with what they like. Sometimes, I make some cornbread to eat along with it.

Midnight Madness Sale

2010-08-26T11:54:00.000-05:00

Goodwill is having a Midnight Madness Sale!

50% off everything! (new goods excluded)

Saturday, August 28th

8pm - Midnight

This sale will be at 7 different locations:

Fort Worth:

2100 Altamesa

4445 River Oaks Blvd.

Arlington:

1100 W. Arkansas @ Cooper

7351 South Cooper

Burleson:

1725 SW Wilshire

Mid-Cities:

7201 Rufe Snow, Watauga

701 N. Industrial Blvd, Bedford

May I offer some words of advice before you go?

Try not to bring small children!
It is typically very crowded and the lines to check out are long. It is difficult for my younger children to enjoy this outing. It also makes it hard for me to concentrate on what I am looking for.

If you think you may want an item, put it into your cart!
If you are considering a purchase, just put it into your cart. I put everything into my cart that I think I might want and sort through it all when I am finished shopping. I find an uncrowded spot and go through all of the items in my cart, discarding the ones I have decided against. If you try going back for an item, it will, most likely, be gone.

Don't buy it if you don't need it!
When items are priced at pennies on the dollar, it is easy to get caught up in finding a good deal. You may have gone in to find one specific item only to come out with a cart full! Be brutal in your decision making, really trying to consider your wants vs. needs. Just because it is a great deal is not a good reason to buy it!

*Do you shop at Goodwill or other thrift stores?

*Do you have any advice to share?

Printable Coupons

2010-08-24T11:01:00.000-05:00

$1.50 off Santa Cruz Organic Peanut Butter and Applesauce

$1 off Pull-Ups

$5 off $50 at Staples

$1 off Dove Nutrium Moisture

Several Coupons for Arm & Hammer Products

Are You Ready?

2010-08-21T10:52:00.000-05:00

I'm not! My baby is heading off to kindergarten this year. I am so sad! He is definitely ready to go, but I'm not sure that I am ready to be the mom with all of her kids in school.

At our kinder meet the teacher night, I saw many other mothers with their strollers full of small children, diaper bags and more. It made me sad. That is the mom I am used to being. I told my husband that it seems like I am going to have to "find myself" again at 37 years old! Don't get me wrong, I have plenty to keep me busy while the kiddos are at school. It will just be a different kind of busy. *sigh*

Well, enough of feeling sorry for myself! On to what I wanted to share with you today.

Ziploc Divided Containers! I am so excited to use these this year for school lunches. With 4 kids needing to pack a lunch every day, I need something that is easy to put together. I also wanted something that has less impact on the environment. My family can go through 20 baggies per day and that is just for lunches! So, this year, we will try these divided containers.

(There are other brands out there, I'm sure. I am using these because my Mom gave me a bunch where we were visiting her a few weeks ago.)

Last year, I purchased several smaller containers. They worked, but were a pain to keep track of and get washed every day. I am hoping that one container per child will work better. I'll let you know how it goes!

*What tips do you have for making lunch easier?

Egg Recall

2010-08-20T09:32:00.000-05:00

Have you noticed the recent egg recall? We eat a lot of eggs around here, so I was a little bit worried. Thankfully, my eggs (from Aldi) were not on the recall list.

Have you checked to see if yours are on the list? Go HERE to check it out.

Tax Free Weekend

2010-08-19T23:22:00.000-05:00

Starting tomorrow, it is Tax-Free Weekend here in Texas! August 20th - 22nd. When combined with a sale, this is a great time to purchase back-to-school clothing. In fact, most school supplies are included, as well.

For a list of what is included in the tax-free weekend, go HERE.

Not everything is going to be tax-free. For instance, some of my kids need new shin guards for soccer. After reading the list above, I don't think they are included in this sale. Be sure to check the list, so you won't be surprised at the store!

I, typically, try to stay home during this sale. It can get crazy out there! :)

*Do you shop tax-free weekend?

*What great deals did you find?

Costco

2010-08-16T08:00:00.001-05:00

I get a lot of questions, wondering if it is good to shop at a wholesale club/warehouse store such as Costco or Sam's Club. Personally, I believe that it is possible to find some good deals there, but you have to be careful.

If you have items that you buy on a regular basis for your family and you have not or cannot stocked up on these items when they are on sale, you may be able to find them cheaper at one of these stores.

I decided that I would share with you my most recent shopping trip to Costco. It includes several items, but not all, that I buy there on a regular basis.

*Butter Sticks - 4lbs = $8.07

-There are times when I can find real butter for less than $2 per pound and I stock up, but this is cheaper than the regular price at Walmart or any grocery store.

*Grape Tomato - lbs = $4.99

*Romaine Lettuce - 6 heads = $3.49

*Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing - 2 lg. bottles = $8.29

-I could get this cheaper, if I watched the sales and stocked up. But, right now I am trying to sell my house and I don't have anywhere else to hide my stockpile without making my house look cluttered. :)

*Sambra Hummus - lbs = $5.99

*Tollhouse Morsels - lbs = $8.99

*Snap Pretzels - lbs = $4.99

*Daves Pickles - = $4.99

-These pickles are SO good! We have become addicted to them; eating them on sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs and by themselves. Yum!

*Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts - 10lbs = $18.99

-You can get chicken breasts on sale for less than this, but when I run out this is the best price when there is no sale going on. Also, I am picky about my chicken and how it tastes. Yes, I am strange. But, I really like this chicken.

*Pirates Booty - 2 large bags = $7.39

-Yum!

*Cheez-Its - 36 individual pkgs = $8.16

A few things to remember about Costco...

--They send out coupons! Take a look - determine the unit price - if it is a good deal, then you can feel comfortable buying it! Sometimes, a coupon can make an item a better deal at Costco than you can find at a regular grocery store.

--Don't think that since you are buying in bulk that you are getting a better price! I NEVER buy toiletries at Costco. This is because I get fabulous deals at CVS and elsewhere and then I stock up. I hate paying full price for toiletries! I also never buy cold cereal there.

--It costs $50 per year to have a membership. We get our money out of it, since it is close by and I go there fairly often.

*Do you shop at Costco or Sam's Club?

*What do you buy?

*Do you think it is a good deal?

Mmmmmm....good!

2010-08-13T08:30:00.001-05:00

Here is another one of my favorite crock pot recipes! We call it Chicken in a Pot. Really original, huh? It tastes SO good!

I have mentioned before that my crock pot is one of my lifesavers during the school year. Using it, helps me to stay within my grocery budget, because we don't have to eat out all the time. (um. yes. we had chick fil a for dinner tonight. ahem.) It also helps with our unwritten goal of eating together as a family. I am a firm believer that eating together as a family will help us to be happier.

Anyway, here it is...

Chicken in a Pot

3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 pkg dry italian dressing mix

1 block cream cheese (I use 1/3 less fat)

cream of chicken soup - 1-2 cans (I make my own)

mushrooms (optional)

Put chicken breasts in the crock pot. Sprinkle dressing mix over the top. Cook on High for 3-4 hours or until chicken is cooked through. Shred chicken and add the cream cheese and cream of chicken soup. Let sit for approx. 15 minutes with the lid on. This softens the cream cheese. Stir it all together and keep on warm.

Serve over rice, egg noodles or potatoes. Yummy!

Free Post-It Notes

2010-08-12T08:00:00.000-05:00

Right now, Target has packages of Post-it notes on sale for $1. I found them in the Back to School section.

Use this $1 off 1 coupon to get them Free!

-This coupon is in pdf format, so you can print as many as you like. Just be nice, and don't take all of the Post-its from your local Target. :)

Also, you can go HERE to request a free sample!

Children's Place Denim Sale

2010-08-11T08:00:00.002-05:00

The Children's Place is having their Big Denim Event. This includes all denim jeans, shorts, skorts and jackets. They are all Buy One, Get One 50% off.

This isn't the best deal ever on denim, but it will do. If you need jeans, though, I would suggest trying Old Navy.

Facebook

2010-08-10T08:00:00.002-05:00

Well, I finally did it. I created a business page for My Centsable Savings on Facebook!

You can check it out by going to

www.facebook.com/MyCentsableSavings

I would love it if you would "Like" me! Thanks!

Old Navy Deals

2010-08-09T08:06:00.000-05:00

There are some great Old Navy Back 2 School deals going on right now! Did you get the Old Navy ad in your Sunday paper, yesterday (8/8)? Don't throw it in the recycle bin, yet.

Many items of kids clothing is priced at $10 and under! The most exciting, for me, are Old Navy's Famous Jeans For Kids are only $10 each!

I have a hard time finding good quality jeans, that fit my children well and are a good price. We are always happy with our Old Navy jeans.

To make these deals even sweeter, there is a coupon inside the ad for $10 off Any Purchase of $50 or more! This coupon is good in-stores only. Valid Aug. 6 - Aug. 19th.

If you happen to have an Old Navy Car, GapCard or Banana Republic Card, there is a coupon on the back side of the ad for $15 off Any Purchase of $50 or more!

I will be using the $10 off $50 purchase coupon. Since I buy multiple papers, I have several coupons. I will make sure that my purchases are divided into groups of $50 each and rung up separately. This will be easy to do, since most items are on sale for $5 or $10. This way, I can us a separate coupon on each $50 purchase, since I plan on buying a lot. This will save me more money!

$1 per Loaf

2010-08-08T19:53:00.000-05:00

At our house, we like to eat several varieties of Nature's Own bread. We typically go through 3-4 loaves, per week. The best price I had ever gotten on this favorite bread of ours was $1.33 per loaf. I stocked our entire freezer when it went down to this price!

Guess what? I now buy it every single week for only $1 per loaf. Where, you ask? Why, at the Dollar Tree! Yes. I am serious.

Several weeks ago, I noticed an end-cap at the back of the store that was full of this bread. I checked the dates and found them all to be good. So, I bought almost all of it! Well, I went back the next week and it was still there. Every Saturday, I stop by the Dollar Tree to buy newspapers and bread. (I also buy lemonade Mike n Ikes!)

Now, I'm sure that some of you are wondering why I don't just make my own bread. "It is cheaper and much better for you." Of course, it is! In fact, I do make quite a bit of bread. I even grind my own wheat with my, much loved, Nutrimill. But, my kiddos do not like to eat their sandwiches on my homemade bread. (crazy, I know) Also, I am trying to sell my house, so I put away my Nutrimill.

So, for now, buying my Nature's Own bread at the Dollar Tree is what works for us.

Staples Deals 8/8 - 8/14

2010-08-07T07:25:00.000-05:00

Here are the best deals that I see for Staples this week:

* Staples 8x10 1/2" filler paper, 120 sheets
1 cent each, with $5 minimum purchase (limit 5)
- This deal is only good through 8/11!

* Staples Multipurpose paper, 96 bright, 500 sheet ream
$1 each after easy rebate (limit 2)
* $4.99 - $3.99 easy rebate = $1

* Scotch pop-up desk-grip tape dispenser
Free after easy rebate (limit 1)
* $3 - $3 easy rebate = Free

* Staples Stickies 1 1/2" x 2" notes, 12 pack
Free after easy rebate (limit 1)
* $5.29 - $5.29 easy rebate = Free

* Pantel Handy Lines retractable assorted highlighters, 4 pack
Free after easy rebate (limit 1)

* PNY Attache 2 GB USB flash drive
$1 after Staples Rewards savings (limit 1)
* $9.99 - $8.99 back in rewards = $1

Printable Coupons

2010-08-06T19:05:00.003-05:00

Here are some Internet Printables (IPs) that I found in my inbox today.

* $1 off Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen (this is a bricks coupon, so be sure to print 2)

* $2 off any 4 Juicy Juice products

* Michael's 40% off Any Regular Priced Item, 25% off Entire Purchase of Wall & Table Top Frames, Framed Art and Display Cases, and 25% off Entire Purchase of Ribbon

* Kohl's 15% off Any Purchase or Spend $100 and get 20% off Everything (They are also doing Kohl's Cash this weekend! It is a great time to get some clothes shopping done.)

Crock Pot Meal

2010-08-05T11:39:00.004-05:00

I have a very loving relationship with my crock pot! This is a picture of it, in all of its 6 quart capacity glory. haha It serves me well on days when I am just too busy to get dinner made in the evening. Having this tool in my kitchen has saved us a LOT of money, because we have been able to avoid eating out on those crazy nights. Yeah, you know the ones.

Well, with school, soccer, baseball and after school activities starting back up soon, I thought we could all use a little inspiration in how to use our crock pots! So, over the next few weeks or so, I will be sharing some of my favorite crock pot recipes.

The biggest key to using your crock pot/slow cooker is to plan ahead. You have to get things going in the early hours of the day, so that it will have enough time to cook.

I enjoy making really easy crock pot meals. My favorite is BBQ Pork...

BBQ Pork

1 pork loin (I typically get mine at Costco and cut it in half)
salt
pepper
bbq sauce

Place the pork loin in the crock pot with the fat side up. Make sure you defrost your meat if it has been frozen. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook on High for approx. 5 hours or until it is fork tender and meat is white. This will take longer if your meat is frozen. Remember to not open your crock pot, if possible, as all of the heat will go out and it will take longer to cook.

At this point, there will be a lot of liquid in the pot. I use tongs to get the meat out and place it on a plate. Be careful - the meat usually just falls apart. I then pour out most of the liquid from the crock into the sink. If your meat is a little bit dry (mine was last time. don't know why) then leave a little bit of the liquid in the crock pot.

Cut the fat off of the pork. Put the meat back in the crock pot and shred it up with a couple of forks.

Add BBQ sauce to your liking. (We like a lot!)

Serve on hamburger buns with homemade cole slaw and chopped spicy pickles. Yum!

Any leftover meat can be put in a freezer bag and kept in the freezer for another meal later. Just remember to put the bag into the fridge first and when it is completely cool, put it into the freezer. That will cut down on freezer burn.

*What is your favorite crock pot recipe?

Saving the Soap

2010-08-04T11:13:00.003-05:00

Do you have kids? I do - 4 of them. I also teach preschool during the school year and run a Mother's Day Out during the summer. Basically, I tend to have a LOT of kids at my house. So, you can imagine how much hand washing we do!

The kids at my house can go through a bottle of pump soap in less than a week. Children tend to use WAY more soap than is needed. Even though I get most of my hand soap for free, this is wasteful.

I finally put a good solution to use! All you have to do is put a rubber band (I used a hair elastic) around the pump portion. This makes it so that only a little bit of soap comes out with each push of the pump! Really, I can't believe I didn't do this sooner. It works like a charm!

*Have you done this at your house?
*What other simple ideas do you have to save money around the house?

Weight Watchers Magazine Deal

2010-08-03T15:18:00.002-05:00

Thanks to Money Saving Mom, I just ordered a 2-year subscription to Weight Watchers Magazine for only $5.98 (only $2.99 per year)! To get yours, click HERE. Add the magazine to your cart and use coupon code LOSE to bring the price down at check out.

Please note that the price may fluctuate throughout the day.

Coldwater Creek Sale

2010-07-16T02:52:00.001-05:00

Starting this weekend, in stores, save up to 70% off select items! 10 days only! (So, my guess is that it starts on the 16th.)

Sale ends 7/26 or while supplies last. Not valid at Outlet Stores.

Happy Shopping!

Danino Coupons

2010-07-15T09:05:00.003-05:00

Danino yogurts are on sale this week as part of Kroger's Buy 10, get $5 off deals! There is also a Catalina deal running on them, as well!

Go HERE to print a $1 off Danino coupon. (Remember, since this is a bricks coupon, to hit your back arrow after the first one has printed and you can print a 2nd coupon!)

For the Catalina (a coupon that prints out at the register to use on your next purchase) deal, you sill receive a coupon for $ off your next visit.

$1.00 back when you buy 2
$1.50 back when you buy 3
$2.00 back when you buy 4 or more!

Thanks to Money Saving Methods for the Catalina info!

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Snapfish Deal

2010-07-14T08:16:00.004-05:00

50 Prints for 50 cents!

Use coupon code JULY4PENNY

This offer ends July 18th.

HOT $10 off $10 Purchase Today Only

2010-07-12T07:40:00.005-05:00

*This deal is good through today (7/12) only! So, hurry!

Go to Famous Footwear on Facebook and "like" them. You will receive a coupon for $10 off any $10 purchase!

This coupon is good in-stores only, not online.

Famous Footwear is having a huge clearance sale, so you should be able to go in and find some pretty cheap shoes! If you don't need shoes, you can use it to stock up on socks. In fact, that is what I am going to do.

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Don't Forget!

2010-07-09T00:31:00.001-05:00

Friday, July 9th is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-a! Dress up like a cow and receive a FREE Chick-fil-a meal!

We have done this for the past couple of years and it is SO fun! I put the kids in charge of the costumes (usually black construction paper cut-outs taped to our clothing) and off we go. Maybe we can talk Dad into coming along this year. :)

Precription Coupon

2010-07-08T07:48:00.002-05:00

This week's Kroger ad has an Rx coupon! It is at the bottom of page 3.

Receive $25 with any New or Transferred Prescription valid through 7/20/2010

If you have refillable meds or have sick ones in your family right now, I would suggest stopping by your local Kroger and picking up several ads.

Did you know that you can use this Rx coupon at other locations? CVS and Walgreens will take competitor Rx coupons! In fact, so does Kroger.

I am so happy to have found this coupon! My son's prescription is just about to run out. It is currently at Kroger. I will be transferring it over to CVS later today.

His medicine normally costs me $35.
With the $25 coupon, I will receive a $25 gift card, making my total $10.
I also have a $20 manufacturer's coupon for this medication!

I will actually make $10 on his refill. Crazy, huh? I can handle it, though. ;)

Michael's Coupon

2010-07-06T09:36:00.001-05:00

Go HERE to print you coupon for 50% off any one regular priced item!

Coupons.com

2010-07-01T08:05:00.004-05:00

It is the beginning of the month and you know what that means - new printable coupons!

Coupons.com has reset their coupons for the month. Be sure to click on over to see if there is anything that works for you. There is a limit of 2 like coupons per ip address.

Coldwater Creek

2010-06-29T10:20:00.002-05:00

Today Only! (Tuesday, June 29th, 2010) Coldwater Creek is offering free shipping on every order with coupon code WHH7836. Even better, everything in the Outlet is an automatic 30% off their already reduced prices!

Do You Have a RaceTrac Cup, Yet?

2010-06-29T04:58:00.001-05:00

So, have you gotten your RaceTrac cup, yet? What a great deal! Each cup is $6.99 plus tax. Once you pay for the cup, you can have unlimited refills on fountain drinks, including icees (sp?) for the entire summer! In fact, they just extended it through September 6th!

This is a great deal for my family. We bought 5 cups (4 kids and me) and we have already gotten our moneys worth out of them. We stop on our way to the pool or after a long day of errands. The kids enjoy the treat, which I would have purchased anyway, and I enjoy that it is FREE!!

For a while, these cups were hard to find, but I think it is easier to get them now. So, do you have one?

30% off Old Navy

2010-06-28T08:21:00.003-05:00

Through June 29th, get 30% off your entire purchase at Old Navy! What is even more exciting, is that the entire site is included!

This deal is good online and in-store.

Use online code ONBIG30

Enjoy!

Printable Coupons

2010-06-27T02:53:00.000-05:00

Have you signed up for the Nestle Family Newsletter? Each month, I receive an informative newsletter in my email inbox that includes a link for several printable coupons!

This month, I printed out coupons for Ovaltine, Nestle chocolate chips, Nestle candy, Juicy Juice, Carnation Evaporated Milk, Nesquick, and Nestle bottled water. There were a few more coupons, but they were for products our family doesn't use.

To sign up to start receiving the Nestle Family Newsletter, go HERE.

Here are some other printables...

$0.75 off Helmann's Mayonaise (This is a bricks coupon, so hit your back button after it prints once and it will print another one for you!)

Buy One Big Kahuna Ticket, Get One 75% Off - at Hawaiian Falls

Kellogg Cereal Recall

2010-06-26T14:00:00.004-05:00

Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops and Honey Smacks are all on the Kellogg Cereal Recall list!

Products with the letters "KN" following the use by date are included in the recall.

For more information, go HERE.

Is it just me or does it seem like we can't trust any of the food we buy anymore? I think it is time to start getting back to basics. By basics, I mean not SO processed. I am trying to do this, but slowly. Very slowly. I am thinking, now, that I need to speed up a bit.

What do you think?

Cow Appreciation Day

2010-06-25T17:10:00.004-05:00

July 9th is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-a! Dress up like a cow and receive a FREE Chick-fil-a meal!

We have done this for the past couple of years and it is SO fun! I put the kids in charge of the costumes (usually black construction paper cut-outs taped to our clothing) and off we go. Maybe we can talk Dad into coming along this year. :)

Save
Cow Appreciation Day is Coming!
On July 9, prove you're no chicken and visit your lo

Printable Coupons

2010-06-05T19:56:00.002-05:00

Here is a short collection of printable coupons that found their way into my email today...

$10 off blue ray combo pack Alice in Wonderland

$1 off Colgate Proclinical daily toothpaste

LOTS of Betty Crocker coupons (cake mix, brownie mix, bisquick, progresso, fiber one, etc.)

LOTS of Eat Better America coupons (yoplait, fiber one, cheerios, etc.)

Goodwill 50% Off Day

2010-05-28T16:01:00.003-05:00

Goodwill is having a 50% Off Sale this Memorial Day!
May 31st

If you aren't already headed to the lake, perhaps I will see you at Goodwill!

Printable Coupons

2010-05-25T17:12:00.004-05:00

Have you signed up to receive Betty Crocker's e-newsletter? It is free and comes with some fabulous recipes and coupons! Go HERE to register at their site and to print your own coupons.

Hurry! The number of coupons is limited and they will likely go fast.

*Remember to use your "deals email!"

Children's Place

2010-05-21T19:01:00.003-05:00

Get 15% off all your purchases now through June 20, 2010!

Use webcode: G4ATRNGC5A

Scholastic Warehouse Book Sale

2010-05-19T09:00:00.000-05:00

Arlington, TX
May 13-29
Scholastic Book Fairs Warehouse
3470 South Watson Road
Arlington, TX 76014
(800) 633-7034

Weekdays: 9am - 7pm
Saturdays: 9am - 5pm

Cottonelle Toilet Paper

2010-05-18T16:02:00.003-05:00

Click HERE for a $1.50 off Cottonelle Toilet Paper at Target!

*Please note that this is a Target coupon, not a Manufacture coupon and must be used at Target.

This is a bricks coupon, so remember to use your back arrow and print 2!

Coldwater Creek

2010-05-18T15:27:00.002-05:00

Get $25 off your $50 purchase at Coldwater Creek!

Use offer code WHH3264 when checking out.

"Offer is valid through 5/25/10 on your merchandise purchase of $50 or more, exclusive of tax and shipping. Use Offer Code WHH3264. One offer per customer only. Not valid: on previous purchases, for Coldwater Creek gift cards, in Outlet stores or on Spa services. May not be combined with any other Offer Code or discount. In the event of a return or exchange the amount refunded will equal the actual merchandise purchase price paid. No cash value."

Have fun shopping!

rough weekend

2010-05-17T15:08:00.003-05:00

We have had a rough weekend over here. The stomach flu got me and then my youngest. Bleh. It was not pretty. We are all doing better now, though!

Saturday evening, I just had to get to the store. I decided to make my first trip to Aldi! It was a bit more crowded than I would have liked, but still good.

A few prices to note...

1 gallon of milk only $1.68
1 lb strawberries $0.99
m&m's (my husband's staple) $2.50

Like I said, it was crowded, so I didn't get to browse as much as I wanted to. In the near future, I plan on taking another trip to Aldi to write down all of their regular prices and I will post them here.

Aldi is a great place to go when you don't use coupons. But, remember, that you can still get a better deal at other grocery stores by combining sales with coupons! (if you would like to learn how, go HERE)

Go HERE for more information on Aldi.

Great Wolf Lodge

2010-05-11T12:44:00.004-05:00

Have you been looking for a fun, close mini-vacation for your family this summer? You might want to check this out. We have yet to go to The Great Wolf Lodge, but I hear it is SO much fun!

The Great Wolf Lodge is having a 48hour sale! This sale ends Thursday, May 13th at 11am cdt.

Just use Promo Code: 48HOUR to get 10% off a 1 night stay, 20% off a 2 night stay or 30% off a 3 night stay!

This offer is good for the Grapevine, TX location now through September 2, 2010.

For more details, go HERE.

Free Digital Subscription to Mothering Magazine

2010-05-07T17:10:00.004-05:00

You can get a Free one year, digital subscription to Mothering Magazine! Just use code CDIGM. Go HERE to sign up!

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

Aldi's Grand Opening

2010-05-07T15:37:00.004-05:00

The Mansfield Aldi will have it's Grand Opening on Thursday, May 13th!

Check your mail today, because many Mansfield residents received coupons for $5 off any $25 purchase! Yea!

Aldi will be having an Open House on Wednesday, May 12th.

"Stop by May 12, from 2pm to 6pm, for a preview of Mansfield's new ALDI store. Even though we're not officially open, you can still sample some of our many delicious select brands. Plus, we'll be giving away free gifts while supplies last."

Going Out of Business

2010-05-04T02:00:00.000-05:00

Well, I have sad news...I just learned that my beloved Coverwear is going out of business. The owners have decided to close shop in order to give more attention to their growing family.

I totally understand, but am still sad. :(

The good news from this is that they are continuing to slash prices! All Youth and Plus sizes are only $4 each! All other sizes are only $9 each! (excluding white and black)

To order, you must go to www.coverwear.com and place your order there. I am no longer able to submit orders for you.

If you would be so kind as to use my name - April Francom - as your referral, I would be very grateful! (Please note that I will receive commission when you use my name.)

Nestle Printable Coupons

2010-05-03T08:27:00.000-05:00

Have you registered at verybestbaking.com? They send out a great newsletter filled with yummy recipes and tips. They also email me links to Nestle Printable Coupons (internet printables or ip)!

To get your coupons, go HERE. In order to print the coupons, you must register (for free) on their site. Be sure to use your "deals" email and you will be good to go!

Cetaphil Printable Coupons

2010-05-03T02:45:00.001-05:00

We use Cetaphil cleanser every day around here. That is because my daughter has eczema and Cetaphil is soap free. They recently sent me the links to some great coupons. Combined with a sale, this will make for some cheap(er) cleanser.

$1 off any one Cetaphil product (excluding bars)

$2 off the Cetaphil product of your choice (excluding bars)

These are Bricks coupons, so be sure to hit the back arrow on your browser in order to print each coupon a second time!

Becentsable Workshop

2010-05-02T20:33:00.003-05:00

My next workshop is coming up!

Tuesday, May 4th
7pm - 9:30pm
Mansfield, TX

You may be asking, "What is a BeCentsAble Coupon Workshop?" At the 2 hour workshop, I will teach you various ways to drastically cut your household budget! You will learn...

1) How to save time and money without clipping and filing coupons.

2) How to find and print coupons online.

3) How to properly use coupons and store incentives to save BIG money.

4) How to cut out half the work of planning your shopping trips by visiting the Grocery Gathering at BeCentsAble.

The workshop fee is $25 per person, which includes everything you need for the workshop plus enrollment in our members only online . You will likely save that much in your first trip to the grocery store! Payment by cash, check or Paypal will ensure your spot in the workshop. Call or email me to make arrangements.

Please RSVP (space is limited) by commenting on this post or emailing me at centsable.april@gmail.com

If these dates don't work for you, please let me know. I am flexible and can even do one on one workshops, if needed. If you would like to host a workshop in your home or a fundraiser for your organization please email me.

If you don't live in the DFW area you can still take the online class for $20. If you are interested just let me know and I'll help you get started.

*As always, if you have already attended one of my live workshops and need a refresher, you may attend for only $5! Just be sure to RSVP!

My CentsAble Savings

What I am Price Matching at Walmart This Week

Water Deal

Great Deal on Chicken!

Sprouts Deals 7/6 - 7/13

Menu Plan Monday

Menu Plan Monday (Weight Loss Edition)

Hair by Terin

70% Off FoodSaver

New Kroger Coupon App

Free NOOK kids iPad app

New Internet Printables

Menu Plan Monday

2011 Sunday Coupon Insert Schedule

Merry Christmas!

Free Batteries at Staples

Kmart Grocery Deals

ALDI Deals 12/1 - 12/7

Marcy's Butter Horns

Free Veggie Tales Christmas Album

Free Baby Sling

New Shortcuts.com Coupons

Goodwill 50% Off Day

Printable Coupons

$1 Off From Cellfire

ALDI Deals 11/10 - 11/16

The Shoppes at Brownstone Village Coupons

BeCentsAble Grocery Savings Workshop

Thank You To Our Military!

Cheap Games at Toys r Us

Kroger Mega Event

ALDI Deals 11/3 - 11/9

Coldwater Creek Coupon

Pasta Coupons

ALDI Deals 10/27 - 11/2

Aldi Deals 10/20 - 10/26

$1 Dickey's BBQ

Aldi Deals 10/13 - 10/19

Progresso Soup Coupon

Singulair Coupon

New Cellfire eCoupons

BeCentsAble Grocery Savings Workshop

Resale Sale

Aldi Deals 9/29 - 10/5

Aldi Deals 9/22 - 9/28

Sprouts Deals 9/22 - 9/29

Giveaway Winner

ALDI Deals 9/15 - 9/21

Goodwill 50% Off Day

Giveaway!! and a Coupon!

ALDI Deals 9/8 - 9/14

Free Laminating

Box Tops for Education

ALDI Deals 9/1 - 9/7

What is in my Crock Pot today?

Midnight Madness Sale

Printable Coupons

Are You Ready?

Egg Recall

Tax Free Weekend

Costco

Mmmmmm....good!

Free Post-It Notes

Children's Place Denim Sale

Facebook

Old Navy Deals

$1 per Loaf

Staples Deals 8/8 - 8/14

Printable Coupons

Crock Pot Meal

Saving the Soap

Weight Watchers Magazine Deal

Coldwater Creek Sale

Danino Coupons

Snapfish Deal

*HOT* $10 off $10 Purchase Today Only

Don't Forget!

Precription Coupon

Michael's Coupon

Coupons.com

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