New Byerlys/Lunds ad...May 26 - June 1 and printable coupons

Time for another Byerlys/Lunds ad.

You can check it out here, or check out some of the highlights below.

Here are the 6 featured items:

4/$10.00 Coke Products (12 packs) Minimum purchase of 4 required. Each additional purchase is $3.25 SAVE: $9.96 on 4 Buy One, Get One FREE Tombstone Pizza (12 inch) SAVE: $6.29 on 2 2/$5.00 Minute Maid Orange Juice (64 oz.) SAVE: $2.98 $3.99 ea. Whole Seedless Watermelons SAVE: $3.00 ea. 2/$5.00 Driscoll's Raspberries and Blackberries (6 oz.) SAVE: Up to $2.98 on 2  $3.99 Johnsonville Fresh Sausages and Brats (19.76 oz.) SAVE: $1.90

The printable coupon is $1.99 for Lunds/Byerlys Gelatto or Sorbetto (w/ $10 purchase)


***Arnold Select Sandwich Buns 2/$4

***Bertolli Olive Oil, Buy One Get One FREE

***Mt. Olive Pickles 2/$4

***Tostitos 2/$5

***Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressings $2.99

***all 2x liquid laundry detergent (50 oz.) $3.99

***Vidalia sweet yellow onions 99cents/lb.

***Fresh Express 3 color cole slaw 99cents

***Schweigert Twins Dogs $2.99 - $3.99


Here are some new coupons...

• $1.00 off any LISTERINE WHITENING Rinse
• $1.00 off any ONE (1) Lightlife Product
• $1.00 off one V8 V-Fusion + Tea beverage.
• $1.00 off two V8 100% vegetable juice
• $1.00 off TWO 6-packs or bottle of V8 V-Fusion

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Menu Plan Monday (Tuesday)....week of May 23

Yesterday was my birthday....so I took the day off from posting on my blog.  I also pretty much took the day off from cooking and meal planning.  :)  I did get go out and redeem several freebies from e-mail clubs I am a part of...so fun!  Now, I need a plan....

MONDAY:  Leftover from birthday dinner at Applebee's on Sunday night...mmm...Orange Chicken Bowl!  :)  (That was MY dinner anyway!)  :)

TUESDAY:  Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken sandwiches (a variation of this recipe).  I will try and get these rolls made to go with them.

WEDNESDAY:  Sandwiches, Diner's Choice

THURSDAY:  Pizza Burgers (didn't get made last week...)

FRIDAY:  Taco Salad

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Snapfish...now 50% off your entire cart! ends 5/30

On Saturday I shared lots of great offers going on at Snapfish, and they just added a new one! If you have some photos you want to print, graduation gifts to order, or photo books to complete, you may want to get in on this offer.

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Custom Cover 8 x 11 Photo Book...$15 shipped!

This title offer is good for 3 more days (5/23) use code BOOK4MAY

Check out more Special Offers From Snapfish by HP too including:

*10 extra photo pages on current photo book order (5/31) use code 10PAGES

*Save 20% off all personalized gifts in the Graduation Store (5/31) use code 20GRADSTORE

*FREE shipping on orders over $20 (5/31) use code 2011MAY

*Save 60% off Spring Clearance (5/31) use code SPRING60


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Sunday Coupon Preview...May 22 Sunday paper inserts

A friend of mine just posted on Facebook the other day how she had spent so much more money at the grocery store this week.  She asked, "have groceries gone up, or what?"  I commented that I had just thought the same thing on my last couple of trips to Target!  Yikes!
If you aren't using coupons yet, now just might be the time to start.  :)

Every week you can give yourself a head start to see if you should buy the Sunday paper, at least for the coupon inserts.

Just click on:


There will be a SmartSource insert, and a RedPlum insert.  Click on the above link for a full listing of coupons in each insert.

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Frugal Ice Cream Sandwiches....easy too!!!

As I was snacking on a graham cracker last night, my 9 year old was scooping some ice cream for his brother and himself. 

I had a "remember when" moment....

My mother ALWAYS made little homemade ice cream sandwiches for us when we were little!!!

Super easy and much cheaper than buying real ice cream sandwiches, I would think.....

So, after I made myself one and preceded to eat it, I thought, "I am writing a blog post about these!!!"
 

Frugal Ice Cream Sandwiches
*Ice Cream, any flavor
*Graham Crackers, any flavor too

1.  Carefully break each graham cracker in half.  Place a scoop of ice cream on one half of the cracker.

2.  Cover the ice cream with the other cracker half.

Carefully press down, so you don't break the crackers!

3.  If you are not eating them immediately, or if you can make them without your children seeing them, wrap each sandwich with saran wrap.

4.  Place them in the freezer, in a freezer bag.  (I'm not sure how long they will stay good in the freezer, but if your house is like mine....it doesn't matter...they will be gone in a few days anyway!)  :)


Sure, there are fancier ice cream sandwiches you can make (with cookies, or rolling the edges in sprinkles or other toppings) or you may still want to buy "real ice cream sandwiches", but these little ones will get you by "in a pinch" if you are in the mood for one. Enjoy!

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New Byerlys/Lunds ad...May 19 - 25 and printable coupons

LOTS of good deals on vegetables and salad makings this week...yummy!!!!

I will highlight some of the items for you, but make sure to view the complete ad here.

 

4/$9.00 Pepsi Products (12 packs, 24-oz. 6 packs, 12-oz. 8 packs) SAVE: Up to $10.96 on 4 Minimum purchase of 4 required. ***Johnsonville Fresh Sausages $3.99 ***Driscoll's Raspberries and Blackberries 2/$5 ***Tender Green Asparagus $1.99/lb. ***Lunds and Byerlys Kettle Chips 2/$4 ***Fisher Golden Peanuts, Buy One Jar, Get One FREE ***all Liquid laundry detergent $3.99 Printable coupon for FREE pound Signature Potato Salad (w/ $10 purchase)

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My Upside Down Tomato/Basil Basket!!!

I LOVE Spring!!!

One, of the many, things I love is planting containers with flowers.  Yesterday though, my youngest and I planted something other than flowers in a hanging basket.....

I had seen a short video as I watched Swagbucks TV (to earn some extra Swagbucks...yay!  Don't know about Swagbucks?  Learn more in this post.) and the video was a segment from a gardening show.  The woman was showing how you could plant a tomato plant, upside down, through the bottom of a hanging basket.  On the top side of the basket, she planted basil and marigolds...two more plants that can handle full sun.

Now, I had always seen the ever-popular Topsy Turvy Tomato Planters, but had never tried using one.  I don't necessarily care for the look of the Topsy Turvy planter, and loved the idea of the one shown on this video segment.

So yesterday, on the way home from errands, I asked my youngest (who loves to plant with me) if we should stop at Mills Fleet Farm (actually he told me I said "Menards", but he should have known I meant "Fleet Farm"....I can't understand when my children can't read my mind...;))  Anyway....he liked that idea, so off we went.

I purchased a hanging basket with the coco liners (very similar to this one), for a whopping $3.49!  I didn't know they were so reasonable.  Then we bought a "Red Grape" tomato plant, a 4 pack of yellow marigolds, and a "Dwarf Basil" plant.

We poked a hole in the bottom of the coco liner, and gently pushed/pulled the tomato plant stem and leaves through the bottom.  I filled dirt around the tomato's soil, and then placed the other plants where I wanted them, and filled the spaces in with soil.


Hurray for fresh basil and tomatoes this summer!!!!!!!!!


Now, it is hanging outside our walk-out patio doors....hopefully the deer won't be bold enough, to walk that close to the house, to nibble on it....

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$10 for One-Year Subscription to Ranger Rick, Your Big Backyard or Animal Baby

For years, my little boys had subscriptions to Your Big Backyard, and then Ranger Rick.  They were gifts from Grandma & Grandpa.  Oh, how they loved getting an issue in the mail.

We haven't had a subscription for a few years now, and I see Ranger Rick is for ages 7 - 14!  I had forgotten that, and I am definitely ordering this for them.

In my former life (pre-kids), I often used Ranger Rick and curriculum from the National Wildlife Foundation in teaching my elementary science classes.  They do a great job.

If your little ones love animals, they will love these magazines.  Animal Baby is for ages 2 - 4, Your Big Backyard is for ages 4 - 7, and Ranger Rick for ages 7 - 14.  You receive a one year subscription (10 issues) for only $10, when you order through Mamapedia. Pin It

Menu Plan Monday....week of May 16

We have finally been having some spring-like weather...yay!  What a good dose of sunshine can do to boost one's spirit!  Love it!  :)

I also am so happy to report that I have been serving LOTS of fresh veggies to my family for snacks and meal times.  We are all really enjoying it.  After writing this "fresh veggie" blog post, a friend of mine told me what she does for her family.  She uses a Tupperware Veggie Server that she bought on e-bay, and fills it with fresh veggies after a trip to the grocery store.  The veggie server can be covered and stored in the refrigerator, and taken out for lunch, dinner and snack time.   I was so excited last week when I found one of these servers at Good Will for $3.99 (they retail for $40)!  Woo hoo!!!  I filled it up with carrots, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, broccoli, and I even dared to buy some sweet peppers (my friend said her children eat them like an apple)!  It has been great, and my family has been eating MORE vegetables!  Maybe I am just "behind the times", and maybe the rest of you have always done it this way, but I am excited!!!!  :)

Now, on to my menu plan.  This is what we will be eating (besides vegetables):

MONDAY:  Mom-Style Burger Helper (great recipe from 30 Day Gourmet)

TUESDAY:  Easy Chicken Pasta Salad....'cause it's SO easy to make, and they eat it!  :)

WEDNESDAY:  Spaghetti

THURSDAY:  Pizza Burgers

FRIDAY:    Ham and Cheese Melts

Nothing fancy, just good home cooking...

Have a great week!
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Need some Healthy Cooking ideas???

If you love to look through cookbooks, and actually feel the pages (other than looking on your computer screen), you may love getting the following deal.

Limited Time Taste of Home special! - FREE Healthy Cooking subscription offer (a $23.94 value) with purchase of our best selling Comfort Food Diet Cookbook, sale priced at $12.99. Supplies are limited!


This won't last for long, so check it out before it's gone.

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Sunday Coupon Preview...May 15 Sunday paper inserts

Every week you can give yourself a head start to see if you should buy the Sunday paper, for the coupon inserts.

Just click on:



and you can find out if your favorite brands are included.

This Sunday you should find both a Smart Source insert, and a Red Plum insert.

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New Byerlys/Lunds ad...May 12 - 18 and printable coupons

Well, Blogger is finally working again, so I can post some highlights from the new Byerlys/Lunds ad.  Maybe you have already checked it out for yourself!

$8.99 Cottonelle Bath Tissue (18 pack) Viva Paper Towels (6 pack giant roll) SAVE: Up to $6.00 Buy One, Get One FREE Lean Cuisine Entrées (5.25-12 oz.) SAVE: Up to $4.25 on 2 Buy One, Get One FREE Minute Maid Orange Juice (89 oz.) SAVE: $5.79 on 2 $3.99 ea. Whole Seedless Watermelons SAVE: $3.00 ea. Buy One, Get One FREE Farmland Marinated Pork Filets (24 oz.) SAVE: $10.99 on 2 Buy One, Get One FREE Greek Gods Yogurt (24 oz.) SAVE: $5.89 on 2

The web-only printable coupon is good for a 12 pack of Spring Water for $.99 (w/ $10 purchase)


***Mt. Olives pickles (32 oz.), Buy One Get One FREE


***Cheez-Its, Scooby Doo, Keebler Cracker Sandwiches, Fudge Shoppe Cookies 2/$4


***Lay's Potato Chips, Buy One Get One FREE


***Bertolli Olive Oil $7.99


***Thomas' English Muffins, Buy One Get One FREE


***Garden of Eatin' Organic Chips 2/$6


***Red Grape Tomatoes (1 pt.) $2.99


***Bolthouse Farms Baby-Cut Carrots (1 lb.) $.99


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Cool Stuff for Adventurous Boys....on sale too! :)

***FYI...I am re-posting this because Blogger was down for a whole day, and they lost Thursday's postings!  So, forgive me if you already received this in your e-mail!  :)

I just got an e-mail about a new company...new to me, anyway.
The JM Cremp's Adventures for Boys company.

I immediately thought of my middle son.

He would absolutely love ANYTHING in this catalog!!!!  Outdoor adventures...fishing, camping, hunting and military....
The thing I love about it too, is that they have included books, along with toys and gear, that go along with the adventure theme!  Great classic books too! 

***Through May 31, use code 10PERCENT and take an extra 10% off any order.

Check out their website, if you have or know some "adventurous boys" too!



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Works for Me Wednesday...repurposing make up bags

I love Clinique make up, and even though I rarely splurge on their products anymore, my mother still does for me from time to time.  The wonderful thing about Clinique, and I'm sure many other department store makeup companies, are their bonus offers that they make available when you buy a certain amount.

I love getting these bonuses...anything from lipstick to moisturizer, etc.  The fun thing too, are the makeup bags and accessories that come with them.

The downside is that I cannot possibly USE all of these bags....for makeup anyway.

Here comes the repurposing....all it takes is a little creativity.

Here are ways that I have repurposed my plethora of freebie bags:

1.  My camera fits neatly in the following bag.

2.  When my boys were young, .many small bags were filled with Hot Wheels, Little People and more to keep them entertained when we were out.

3.  These small bags are great for small pads of paper and crayons and/or markers inside...again to have on hand when needed for little ones.

4.  Sunglasses, or reading glasses would fit nicely in the same one I use for my camera.

How about you?  Have you repurposed these bags too??

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Smokey Bones...FREE appetizer for you!

FREE appetizer from Smokey Bones!

We don't have Smokey Bones restaurants in Minnesota.  But I always like to pass along a deal for FREE food!  So, if you have Smokey Bones near you, go ahead and sign up to receive e-mail offers and you will get a coupon for a free appetizer.

Enjoy!

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Land o Frost Music Giveaway...free mp3 downloads

Moms, Land O Frost wants your opinion and in return they will send you a code to download a FREE mp3!  They are giving away 250,000 downloads!

Just follow the link, take a short 9 question survey, and they will send you a code to redeem.

Land O Frost Music Giveaway


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Print the latest Red Plum coupons...

Here are some new coupons that you may be interested in.

• $0.50 OFF 1 Thai Kitchen product
• $0.50 OFF SUPERPRETZEL PRETZEL DOGS
• $0.75 OFF StarKist SeaSations Entrée
• $1.00 OFF 1 Emerald Breakfast on the Go!
• $1.00 OFF 2 jars of Heinz HomeStyle Gravy
• $2.00 OFF 1 ALLEGRA 24HR 30 carton

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Simple Cherry Tomato Couscous Salad

This is totally made up by me....

I had some leftover couscous that my son had fixed the other day (so easy to fix with chicken broth), and I really wanted to use it up.  I also had some cherry tomatoes, manager special at Cub Foods the other day.

This is the super easy salad I made, and I will call it:

Simple Cherry Tomato Couscous Salad
*Cooked couscous 
*WishBone Light Balsamic & Basil Vinaigrette

 *Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half

I poured a little of the vinaigrette over the couscous and mixed it together.  I cut the cherry tomatoes in half (as many as you want), and tossed until they were well coated.

I have to say it was rather delicious.

Now, I'm not sure that my family would eat any of this...but that's okay.  It was a good lunch for me!  :)




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Tasty Tuesdays (No Food Waste Week continues)
Delicious Dishes
Tempt My Tummy Tuesday


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Menu Plan Monday....week of May 9

What an absolutely gorgeous weekend!  :)  I am so thankful for beautiful spring weather.  We have been waiting a long time for it!
To top it off, it was Mother's Day and I got to spend the day with my wonderful family.  :)


I really need to use up what I have on hand, so here is what I am planning this week:

MONDAY:  Easy French Toast Bake 

TUESDAY:  Easy Spaghetti Pie   

WEDNESDAY:  Hamburger Gravy over Mashed Potatoes

THURSDAY:  Chicken Pasta Salad with Dried Cranberries (basically this recipe, but use craisins, instead of grapes)

FRIDAY:  Hamburgers on the George Foreman Grill (if the weather cooperates, because I use this outside on my deck...so I don't stink up my house!)

Do you need some help planning your weekly menus?  Visit Menu Plan Monday at I'm an Organizing Junkie.


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Sunday Coupon Preview...May 8 Sunday paper inserts

Every week you can give yourself a head start to see if you should buy the Sunday paper, for the coupon inserts.

Just click on:



and you can find out if your favorite brands are included.

This weekend, it will be a SmartSource insert. Here is a small sampling of included coupons:
*Allegra 24hr 5ct & 15ct, 12hr 12ct, Allegra-D 12hr 10ct, 24hr 5ct, or children’s 12hr Save $2/1 (7/9)
*Allegra 24hr 30ct+, Allegra-D 12hr 20ct or 24hr 10ct Save $4/1 (7/9)
*Carefree Free 18-22ct Save $1/1 (6/30)
*Clear Care twin pack cleaning and disinfecting solution Save $3/1 (7/15)
*Clear Care 12oz+ bottle of cleaning and disinfecting solution Save $1/1 (7/15)
*Neutrogena naturals cleanser Save $1/1 (9/30)
*Neutrogena suncare item Save $1/1 (9/30)
**the expiration date is in ( ).
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New Byerlys/Lunds ad...May 5 - 11 and printable coupons

 Another week has flown by and here are a few highlights from the Byerlys/Lunds ad:

2/$4.00 Driscoll’s Strawberries (1 lb.) SAVE: $2.98 on 2

2/$5.00 Triumph of Cheese Mozzarella Ball (8 oz.) SAVE: $4.98 on 2

5/$5.00 Chobani Yogurt ( 6 oz. - while supplies last) SAVE: $1.95 on 5

$3.99 Our Bakery Angel Food Cake (large – 12 oz.) SAVE: $2.00

$6.99 Caribou Coffee (12 oz. – whole bean and ground) SAVE: $2.60

2/$10.00 Bellatoria Pizzas (12 inch) SAVE: $5.98 on 2

***Cheerios, Golden Grahams, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch--Buy One, Get One Free

***Brownberry Wide Pan Breads & Arnold Sandwich Thins 2/$5

***Bumble Bee Solid & Chunk White Tuna 3/$4

***Simply Juice Juices 2/$3

***Lenders Bagels--Buy One, Get One Free

***Greek Gods yogurt--Buy One, Get One Free


View the complete ad here.


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