New Byerlys/Lunds ad....June 30 - July 6

Wow! It is hard to believe that it is the 4th of July weekend upon us already. In preparation for your weekend festivities, check out the Byerlys/Lunds specials this week.

4/$10.00 Pepsi Products (12 packs, 24-oz. 6 packs, 12-oz. 8 packs) SAVE: Up to $9.96 on 4 Minimum purchase of 4 required. Each additional purchase $3.29 ea. Buy One, Get One FREE Kemps Ice Cream (1.5 quart) SAVE: $6.49 on 2 Buy One, Get One FREE Simply Lemonade (1.75 liter) SAVE: $3.19 on 2 $4.99 Our Bakery Half Pies SAVE: Up to $3.00 $3.99 Whole Seedless Watermelons SAVE: $3.00 $1.99/lb. Sugar Tree Large Ripe Peaches and Nectarines SAVE: $2.00/lb. Lots of $4.99 deals this week: Gold’n Plump Extra Juicy Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (16 oz.) $4.99 $1.50 Cold Water Lobster Tails (4 oz.) $4.99 $3.00 Premium Choice Boneless Top Sirloin Steaks $4.99/lb. $4.00/lb. Make sure to print your coupon for  First Pound FREE of Lunds/Byerlys Cole Slaw w/ $10 purchase **Village Hearth Buns $1.99 **Heinz Ketchup 2/$4 **Bush's Baked Beans 3/$4 **French's Yellow Mustard 2/$3 **Famous Dave's BBQ sauces & marinades 2/$5 **Swiss Tea, Buy One Get One FREE **Kemp's Ice Cream Sandwiches $3.99 **Crystal Farms Shredded Cheeses 2/$4 Check out many more deals by viewing the ad here.  As always, you can find great coupons here.

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One Week of Great offers from Vistaprint! FREE note cards today!

Day 4 of the deals at Vistaprint....free personalized notecards.  Just pay shipping!  :)


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Discounts on Activities thru Zozi

Why pay full price for fun activities when there is a site like Zozi. Check out the latest and local activity and vacation deal today! Click Here to Signup for Zozi!

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One Week of Great offers from Vistaprint! FREE tote bag today!

Adorable!!!! Personalize your own tote, and only pay shipping! (starts at $4.41) Not bad for a cute tote bag.

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Fabulous deal on a great magazine for Homeschool Families!

Homeschoolers!!!  The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is a wonderful resource for your homeschool.  Fun to read with lots of encouragement, unit studies, recipes, etc.

Right now, through July 7, you can enjoy the following deals:

Deal #1:

• A One Year Print Subscription
• Teacher's Toolbox
• Access to all the TOS back issues
• Plus 4 vendor freebies   

This is a value of $150.80 available for just $17.76!

  

Deal #2 :

• A Two Year Digital Subscription
• Teacher's Toolbox
• Access to all the TOS back issues
• Plus 4 vendor freebies 

This is a $151 value yours for just $17.76!

Deal #3:

• The 2011-12 Schoolhouse Planner
• Useful Excerpts
• One Year Digital Subscription
• Teacher's Toolbox
• Access to all the TOS back issues
• Plus 4 vendor freebies 

This is a $202.05 value yours for just $39

Deal #4:

Spend $44 in the Schoolhouse Store and get all the July 4th freebies!

Check out the details at The Old Schoolhouse.

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$2 Amazon Music Credit...available at amazon

 Just enter code CLOUDMP3 for $2 Amazon Music Credit

Woo hoo!!  What will you use your credits for???




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Byerlys/Lunds Chicken Cherry Pasta Salad...make it at home!

This isn't my recipe, but it is a pasta salad that I just had on Sunday, at a bridal shower for my nephew's fiance'.

I have had it several times before, and it is so delicious!!!  I took a chance that Byerlys/Lunds might actually share the recipe on their website, and sure enough, here it is:

Chicken Cherry Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
• 1 package frozen boneless skinless chicken breast strips, (2.25 pounds)
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry gnocchi or shell pasta
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
• 3/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1 (5 ounce) package dried cherries
• 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
• 1 1/4 cups creamy style poppyseed dressing
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 4 cups baby spinach, stems removed
• 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• curly leaf lettuce 

We eat it plain, without serving it on spinach leaves.  I'm sure that would be very nummy too (and it makes it healthier!)  :)
I hope to make it this afternoon, and if I do, I will try to post a picture.

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One Week of Great offers from Vistaprint! FREE stickers today!

Here is the 2nd offer of the week from Vistaprint...

Tired of dealing with lost items? Take advantage of FREE Stickers on Day 2! They’re absolutely perfect for labeling all of your camper’s important personal items like trunks, books and journals. Choose from a variety of sizes and designs to find the perfect stickers for your campers style!



Shipping starts at only $4.41

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Menu Plan Monday...week of June 27

How can it be the last week of June already???  We have hardly had any summer-like weather!  Wow! 

Here is the plan for the week:

MONDAY:  Easy Chicken Pasta Salad with Craisins

TUESDAY:  Ham and Cheese Melts with Poppyseed Mustard (didn't make last week)

WEDNESDAY:  Sloppy Joes

THURSDAY:  Taco Salad

FRIDAY:  Pizzaburgers (didn't get these made either last week!!  Oops!)

I hope I do better this week at sticking to my plan!  :)

For other meal ideas, visit Laura's Menu Plan Monday, at I'm an Organizing Junkie!

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One Week of Great offers from Vistaprint! FREE t-shirt today!

Vistaprint is having a week long event with a new special each day!

Today's deal is a custom designed t-shirt for FREE!  Pay only shipping, which starts at only $4.41.

Not bad for a t-shirt you design for yourself or as a gift for someone (like your camper, as they suggest below)!



Check back each day to see what the current offering will be! :)
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Sunday Coupon Preview for June 26!

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 RedPlum insert.

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Friday Finds.....

Here is a summary of my "deal" e-mails this morning:

**Love Freebies?  Check out That Freebie Site where you can find lots of freebies in one place!

**From Mamapedia:  Half off Dotz cord organizers Value Pack

Value Pack includes:
- 10 Colored Cord Identifiers
- 8 Colored Cord Straps
- 3 Cord Wraps w/ Clip Accessories
- 1 Suction Cup Accessory
- 12 Cards of Identifying Symbols and Icons.

**From CrowdCut of Minneapolis/St. Paul:
50% off Water Park of America all day or half day passes

**From Moolala:
Thankfully I don't have to spend money on dry cleaning, as my husband doesn't have to dress fancy to go off to work.  Some of you that do, might want to check out this "at-home dry cleaning system" from FreshCloz Clothes Freshening System, which is 57% off at $49.

**From Plum District:
Remember Discovery Toys?  They were a big deal when my boys were young...now you can buy online without going to a party!  Enjoy 50% off...$40 worth of products for only $20!!

**From Social Goodies:
$15 for $30 worth of KOR Water Bottles

**From Steals.Startribune:
50% off at Turn Style Consignment Shops...$10 for $20 worth of clothes/furniture
There are 14 MN locations and 2 locations in AZ!!

**From Home Educating Magazine:

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FREE Reading Games for Kids ages 4 - 7...at GoGo KaBongo!

Here is a fun new site for your little ones to try.  Children get to create a character to use as they travel around the site.



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New Byerlys/Lunds ad....June 23 - June 29

Happy Birthday to my oldest nephew today!!! 25 years old! Wow! I was young and unmarried when he was born, just saying....
On to the new ad for Byerlys/Lunds...

				Buy One, Get One FREE Breyers Ice Cream (1.5 quart) SAVE: $6.99 on 2 Buy One, Get One FREE Minute Maid Ades and Punches (64 oz.) SAVE: $2.39 on 2 2/$4.00 Jumbo Cantaloupe SAVE: $1.98 on 2

***$5.99/lb. Our Deli Signature Fried Chicken (8 pieces)SAVE: $3.00

***4/$10.00 Coke Products(12 packs, 24-oz. 6 packs, 12-oz. 8 packs - purchase of 4 required - limit 4) SAVE: Up to $9.96 on 4

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

***Keebler Graham Crackers 2/$5

***Geisha Mandarin Oranges $.99

***Famous Dave's BBQ sauce 2/$5

***Powerade $.79 (32 oz.) 

***Cool Whip, Buy One Get One FREE

***Blue Diamond Almond Breeze 2/$5

***Old Home Sour Cream, Buy One Get One FREE

***Odwalla Bars 5/$5

***Large Tropical Mangoes $.99/lb.

***Large Gold Pineapples $2.99

***Kendelson’s Special Buy a pound of Kendelson’s Honey Cured Ham and receive a half
pound of Kendelson’s Swiss Cheese FREE!
Be sure to check out the full ad here.

And, don't forget to print the coupon for Large Angel Food Cake for $1.99 w/ $10 purchase. Pin It

Menu Plan Monday...week of June 20

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend!  Ours included some baseball games, some cancelled baseball games (rain) and dinner out as a family for Father's Day.  :) 

We have baseball games every evening this week, which makes things challenging.  But here is my plan for the week:

MONDAY:  Egg Salad sandwiches  (My husband and I love them...will find out who else likes them, I guess)  Actually, my middle boy is gagging as he reads this over my shoulder!!!  LOL!  :)  He might have to make himself a pb and j sandwich!

TUESDAY:  Soft Tacos

WEDNESDAY:  Easy Chicken Pasta Salad

THURSDAY:  Ham and Cheese Melts with Poppyseed Mustard

FRIDAY:  Pizzaburgers

After thinking about all of this food, I'm hungry!

What are you planning this week?

Visit I'm an Organizing Junkie, for more menu ideas.

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Happy Father's Day!!!

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful dad, and to my wonderful husband!

I am so thankful for the wonderful men whom God has placed in my life! 

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New Byerlys/Lunds ad....June 16 - June 22

After a great 2 weeks of Buy One Get One Free deals, Byerlys/Lunds has a new ad.

Check it out here, and take a look below at some of the offers this week.

Buy One, Get One FREE Ice Mountain Water (.5-liter 12 packs) SAVE: $3.79 on 2

Buy One, Get One FREE Blue Bunny Ice Cream (1.75 quart) SAVE: $6.99 on 2

$9.99/lb. Fresh Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fillets SAVE: $6.00/lb.

$5.99 Driscoll’s Jumbo Strawberries (28 oz.) SAVE: $2.00

2/$4.00 Sargento Shredded Cheeses ( 5-8 oz.) SAVE: Up to $3.98 on 2

$4.99/lb. Our Deli Cherry Chicken Pasta Salad SAVE: $3.00/lb.

Make sure to print the coupon for $2.99 12 pack Byerlys/Lunds fresh beef sliders (w/ $10 purchase). 

**Lunds and Byerly’s Fresh All-Natural Bratwurst and Sausages $3.99/lb.

**Ice Mountain water, 12 pack .5 liter bottles, Buy One Get One Free ($3.79 for 2)

**Blue Bunny Ice Cream, Buy One Get One Free ($6.99 for 2)

**Driscoll's Jumbo Strawberries $5.99 (28 oz.)

**Sargento Shredded Cheeses 2/$4

**Our Deli Cherry Chicken Pasta Salad $4.99/lb.

**Lunds and Byerlys Kettle Chips 2/$4

**Carapelli Olive Oil $5.99 (17 oz.)

**Arnold Select Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns 2/$4

**Tropicana Juices 2/$6

**Old Home Cottage Cheeses, Buy One Get One Free

That is just some of the highlights for this week!  But make sure to check out the special Dads and Brats event on Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

**Win! Minnesota Twins tickets including a trip on the field to watch batting practice!* 

**Stop in for a sample of our fresh brats hot off the grill, Blue Bunny Root Beer FLoats and more.

**Each store will be hosting their own baseball-themed activities that will be fun for all ages! 
*No purchase necessary. \When you purchase Just Bare Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts an official entry form will print on you receipt.  Pin It

Tuna (Pasta) Salad

This is such an easy recipe, that I don't even think of it as a recipe at all!

My husband and I really enjoy it, and my two oldest have learned to enjoy it too.  Still working on my 9 year old, but I am hoping that the more he is forced to eat it, he will start to like it too!  Haha!

Tuna (Pasta) Salad
*Cooked pasta, preferably small rings (or other small pasta)
*1 can Solid White Albacore tuna (the only tuna I use)
*Miracle whip
*Frozen peas
*Salt and pepper to taste

I have never used a recipe before, but this is what you do:
Cook pasta according to directions.  Rinse with cold water.  Mix in Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise) one tablespoon, at a time, to the desired creaminess.  Mix in a 1/2 cup of frozen peas (or more, if you would like).  Drain the can of tuna, and break the pieces apart.  Add the tuna to the pasta and mix. 
Add salt and pepper to taste.  Cover and chill until ready to serve.
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Menu Plan Monday (Tuesday)...week of June 13

First full week of summer vacation and I was up at 6 a.m. Monday morning!!!  Oh, the things we do for our children...it was the start of basketball for the high school players (and potential players).  Since my oldest wants a chance for a spot on the team, guess what we are doing Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays for most of the summer????

Well, I must say it was a good way to get me out of the house for a walk with the dog afterwards!  :)

For some reason, I forgot to get my menu plan typed up, so here it is:

MONDAY:  Pork Chops and Baked Beans

TUESDAY:  Tuna (Pasta) Salad

WEDNESDAY:  Pita Pockets (with a variety of deli meats)

THURSDAY:  Spaghetti

FRIDAY:  Easy Summer Italian Pasta Salad

Do you have a plan in place this week?
To see what others are planning visit I'm an Organizing Junkie for Laura's Menu Plan Monday.

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Monday offers you may not want to miss....

Here is the "Readers Digest Condensed version" of the many e-mail offers I have received today:

*From Mamapedia:  Moonjar The ABCs of Financial Know-How for Your Kids

Do you need help getting your children to understand the value of hard work and saving money?  Here is another program that will help you do just that...give, save and spend.

*Also from Mamapedia:

Family Getaway to Grand Rios Waterpark and Hotel...only $75

 

*From Savvy Source:  40% off GeoSafari Compass, Binoculars, Talking Microscope and Outdoor Adventure Kit

*From Plum District:   $12 for a One year National Geographic Little Kids subscription, including a Mama Mirabelle DVD sampler

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Sunday Coupon Preview for June 12 and new printables too!

The following list are of new coupons to print here.  But make sure to take a look soon, as the numbers might be limited:
Food & Beverage:

$0.40 off Yoplait Yogurt

$0.40 off WACKY MAC pasta, any variety 

Buy Two Get One Free Nestlé Crunch single bar 

$0.50 off Original Cheerios cereal 

$1.00 off two V8 100% vegetable juice 

$0.75 off ONE (1) pint of Starbucks Ice Cream 

$0.55 off on any Bagel-fuls (4ct) 

$5.00 off on any can of Enfagrow™ Powder 

$2.00 off on any 3 bags of Senseo Coffee Pods

Health Care:

$3.00 off Any Prevacid 24HR Product  

$2.00 off Any Aleve 40ct or larger 

$1.00 off ANY Campho-Phenique Product 

$2.00 off on any Slo-Niacin $2.00 off any NASALCROM allergy product 

$1.00 off One A Day Adult or Teen Multivitamin 

$1.00 off ANY NEO-SYNEPHRINE PRODUCT 

$1.00 off any Citracal

Household:

$3.00 off Lysol Clean-Flip™ Starter Kit 

$1.00 off Spot Shot Carpet Stain & Odor Eliminator  

 

Also, be sure to check out the Sunday Coupon Preview, to see if you should buy the Sunday paper for the coupon inserts. 

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Summer Reading Programs...2011

My youngest just LOVES to participate in Summer Reading Programs.

Here are the three that we are (or will be) involved in this summer.

1. Barnes and Noble
Kids in grades 1 - 6 can earn a FREE book when they read 8 books this summer (from a preselected list).

2. Half Price Books
For ages 14 years and under.  Qualifying participants who read 600 or more minutes during June and July may receive Back to School Bucks in the amount of $5, a coupon to be applied to pre-tax amount for a future transaction. Back to School Bucks coupon valid 07.25.11 – 08.31.11 only.
3. Our local (county) library
Check your local library for children and teen programs.

This is a "Things I Love Thursday" post.  Check out Diaper Diaries for more Things I Love Thursday posts that others are writing.

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My Job Chart...FREE online job chart for your kids!

Maybe I am the last one to know about this cool tool, but I just came across My Job Chart while visiting Life as Mom today.

This is SO cool!  If you are like me, you have tried a number of ways to get your kids to consistently help out around the house...it seems in my house that we go in spurts...a system will work for awhile, and then fail....we do nothing for awhile...try a new one....fail....and on it goes!!!

The thing that intrigues me about My Job Chart is that it uses the computer...my boys LOVE to use the computer and they would be happy if I told them they SHOULD use the computer!  LOL!

Check out this video to learn more about it.

As the video tells you:
1.  It is FREE to use.
2.  Kids earn reward points that they can share, save and spend.
3.  Kids can redeem these rewards for actual items on Amazon.
4.  Did I say, it's FREE?  (Yes, I did...just had to say it again!)

I would love your feedback...have any of you used this with your children?

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Buy One Get One Free continues....Byerlys/Lunds through June 15

All of the great Buy One Get One Free deals continue this week at Byerlys/Lunds stores...

Now is a great time to stock up on some of your favorite items, including Edy's ice cream!  :)

Check out the highlights listed last week, or check out the complete ad here.

Make sure you print out the new coupon, good for FREE 1st pound of Bananas (w/ $10 purchase)


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Menu Plan Monday....week of June 6

Off to a fresh start...with the Memorial Day holiday last weekend, and my computer malfunctioning, I didn't even write a menu plan.  I could have at least written it down on paper, you would think, but I didn't!!!  That is really why I write a menu plan post each week....to keep me accountable to actually making a menu plan!  :)

After an absolutely beautiful weekend, here is my plan for the week:

MONDAY:  Hamburgers on the George Foreman Grill (I really am wanting a charcoal grill these days....)

TUESDAY:  Pork Chops in the Crock Pot

WEDNESDAY:  Easy Chicken Pasta Salad

THURSDAY:  Sandwiches, Diners Choice

FRIDAY:  Grilled Chicken on Salad Greens

This post is linked to Menu Plan Monday at I'm an Organizing Junkie.  Visit her site for lots of great ideas!

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Thred Up! Get $5 for your used books...

Thred Up! has been a great place for moms to get gently used clothing for their children.
As seen here:



Starting today, through June 14, thredUP will pay $5 in swap credits for your used books. You'll also receive a Summer Reading Package worth over $40 for simply recycling used books on thredUP. Click Here Pin It

Sunday Coupon Preview for June 5

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 P & G insert.

Happy Couponing!  :) Pin It