Weekly Deals

I was able to find a few decent deals on meat this week and our freezer is looking better. Meal planning has become easier as well. I actually bought more pantry items than I had intended this week but I'll be pulling back on that this week.

CVS

I bought:
Diet Dr. Pepper(for the hubby) $1.25
1 Crest Toothpaste $1.99
1 Almay I Color Eyeliner $5.99
3 bags Cinnamon Hearts(valentine decor) $2.64
Qs
.55/1 Diet Dr. Pepper peelie
.75/1 Crest
$1/1 Almay printable from Target
$7.50 ECBs
Total OOP with tax: $2.75
Received $5 ECBs

Bakery Thrift Store

I bought:
2 loaves Nature's Own Bread $1.98
1 pk. hamburger buns .79 cents
Total OOP: $2.77

Winn Dixie

I bought:
Sanderson Farms Split Chicken Breasts $3.88 (reg. $10.94)
Boneless Chuck Roast $5.63 (reg. $12.47)
Kraft Cheese $2
Lettuce .99 cents
6 bags WD Organics White Cheddar Pops(like Pirate's Booty) $3 (Managers Special for .50 cents each)
Total OOP: $15.50

Publix

I bought:
Organic Valley Milk $3.50 minus $1/1 printable = $2.50
3 Chobani Yogurt $3 minus B2G1 printable(they took off full price) = .40 cents each
Publix Big Roll PT $1.34
Yo Crunch Yogurt $2.50 minus .75/1 Q = $1.75
A&E Juice $1.99
Hallmark Expressions Card $1.99 minus $.99/1 tearpad = $1
Scotties Tissue $1.25 minus $1/1 printable = .25 cents
2 Musselman's Applesauce B1G1 = .95 cents each
4 Uncle Bens Rice B1G1 minus (2) $1/2 printables = .25 cens each
Taco Bell Dinners B1G1 = $1.35 each
Publix Wheat Bread $1.50
Aunt Jemima Syrup B1G1 minus $1/2 Q = $1.40 each
2 lbs. Lean Ground Beef $6.98 minus $1 off 2lbs ground beef Publix Q = $3 each
Healthy Ones Turkey lunch meat $1.67
Egglands Best Eggs $2 minus .35/1 Q = $1.65
Total OOP: $29.45

Total OOP for the week: $50.47

2010 Total: $173.10

4 week avg:$43.28 a week

For more shopping inspiration stop by I Heart Publix, Southern Savers & Money Saving Mom.

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*Hot* $11 In Printable Coupons From Nestle

Go here to print $11 in coupons from Nestle. Get coupons like $1/2 Juicy Juice products, $1/2 Nestle Toll House Morsels, $1/1 Carnation Instant Breakfast, $1.25/1 Nesquick powder and more. Limit two prints per coupon.

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Rebate Roundup-Publix Edition

My friend Greta at Friend Family Fun has a weekly Rebate Roundup. Check out this Rebate Roundup with all the great rebate deals you can find at Publix this week.

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Special Offers And Promotions From Home Depot

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*Hot* Printable Coupons: Kraft Products, Mission Tortillas, Yoplait Smoothies & More

There are some hot printable coupons available for Kraft products right now. Go here to access all of them including coupons for $1 off Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese, $1/2 Planter's Mixed Nuts, $1/2 Capri Sun, $1/2 Kraft Deluxe or Velveeta dinners and more.

More printables available right now:

$1/1 Mission Tortillas

.75/1 Hellman's/Best Foods Mayo

$2/1 Post Natural Advantage Cereal when you register

B1G1 Sobe Life Water IE printable FF printable

$1/1 Muir Glen products

$1.25/1 Yoplait Smoothies Thanks, The Thrifty Mama!

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Coupon Preview 1/31/10

There will be two inserts in this Sunday's paper: 1 Smart Source and 1 Red Plum. Stop by Sunday Coupon Preview for a full list of available coupons. Remember coupons may vary by region.

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Friday Follow

I've decided to jump into my first blog hop and am participating in Friday Follow hosted by One 2 Try, Midday Escapades and Hearts Make Families. If you're stopping by through Friday Follow let me welcome you! I'm so glad you stopped by. Here at The Money Jar I'm all about helping others make every penny count. You'll find deals, freebies, giving opportunities as well as tips on saving money a frugal living. So, take a look around and maybe you'll find a great deal or freebie that works for you.

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Bath & Body Works: 20% Off Printable Coupon

Print this coupon to get 20% off any purchase at Bath & Body Works. Valid through 1/31/10.

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Free Meuller's Pasta 12 Month Meal Planner With Coupons

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Free $5 Gift Card To Babies R Us Today Only 1/28/10

Become a Babies R Us fan on Facebook today only and receive a free eGift Card to Babies R Us. This can be used at Babies R Us as well as Toys R Us and is valid in store or online. Offer valid 1/28/10 only. Hurry and sign up now!

I spotted this freebie over at MoneySavingMom. Thanks, Crystal!

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Giveaway Thursday

It's Giveaway Thursday here at The Money Jar. I host a MckLinky here each Thursday so you can share your blog giveaways. If you are hosting a giveaway, please leave your link. If you know someone hosting a giveaway, tell them to stop by and leave their link. Thanks! Please keep giveaway links family friendly.

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Food World Weekly Ad 1/27/10-2/2/10

My local Food World doubles coupons up to .50 cents. They also accept Publix and Winn Dixie coupons. For buy 1 get 1 free, the items ring up 1/2 price so you do not have to buy 2. However, if you buy 2 you can use 2 coupons. Check your local store for their policy.

Buy 1 Get 1 Free Sale
Pork Baby Back Ribs (price not listed)
Sanderson Farms boneless skinless chicken breast (price not listed)
5 lb. bag russet potatoes $3.99 ($1.99 each)
Fowler Farms Fuji or Empire Apples 3 lb. bag $3.99 ($1.99 each)
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi or Mt. Dew 2 liter reg. $1.89 (.95 cents each)
Banquet Pot Pies 7 oz. reg. .88 cents (.44 cents each)
.75/3 Banquet Pot Pies 1/10/10 SS
Buy 3=.19 cents each after Q
General Mills Cheerios 14 oz. or Honey Nut Cheerios 12.25 oz. limit 3 free $4.49 ($2.25 each)
$1/3 General Mills cereal inc. Cheerios 1/3/10 GM
Buy 3= $1.91 each after Q
Campbells Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup 10.75 oz. limit 4 free $1 (.50 cents each)
Mayfield Classic Ice Cream 56 oz. carton $4.19 ($2.10 each)
Sargento Shredded Cheese 8 oz. $3.59 ($1.80 each)
Land O' Frost Deli Shaved lunch meat 1 0 oz. pkg. $2.99 ($1.50 each)
.55/1 Land O' Frost Deli Shaved meat 11/1/09 RP (expires 1/31/10)
.95 cents each after Q
Country Best Dinner Sausage asst. varieties 16 oz. $4.99($2.50 each)
Best Yet Saltine Crackers reg. or unsalted 16 oz. $1.69 (.85 cents each)
Ronco or Meullers Pasta select varieties 16 oz. $1.50 (.75 cents each)
Heinz Ketchup 20 oz. limit 3 free $2.45 ($1.23 each)
.75/1 Heinz Ketchup 1/3/10 SS (expirs 1/13/10)
.48 cents each after Q
Sweet Baby Ray's Barbeque Sauce 18 oz. limit 3 free $2.45 ($1.23 each)
Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 3 ct. pkg. $3.09 ($1.55 each)
$1/2 Pop Secret popcorn 1/3/10 RP
$1.05 each after Q
Ivory or Zest Soap 4 bar pk. $2.99 ($1.50 each)
$1/1 Zest, Ivory or Safeguard Body Wash or Bar pack 12/27/09 PG (expires 1/31/10)
.50 cents each after Q
Top Care Ibuprofen tablets or caplets 100 ct. $5.99 ($3 each)
Best Yet coffee filters 200 ct. $1.99 ($1 each)
Rubbermaid Take A Longs $3.50 ($1.75 each)
Jennie O Turkey Franks 12 oz. $1.99 ($1 each)
Top Care Cough Drops 30 ct. $1

10 For $10
Shrimp Kabobs 2.8 oz. skewer $1
Top Care Hand Soap Antibacterial Clear, Amber or Peach 7.5 0z. $1
Barber's Fruit Drinks Assort. refrigerated flavors 128 oz. jug $1
Best Yet Texas Style Biscuits 12 oz. pkg. $1
Duncan Hines cupcake, fudge brownie, choc. chip cookie 9-10.5 oz. pkg. $1
Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5 oz. $1

Other Meat Deals
Choice Angus Beef Boneless Tip Roast $3.49 lb.
Center Cut Boneless Pork Loin Chops $2.79 lb.
Choice Black Angus London Broil $3.49 lb.
Black Angus Extra Lean Boneless Stew Meat $2.99 lb.
Prairie Fresh Boneless Pork Sirloin Chops $2.19 lb.
Prairie Fresh Extra Lean Boneless Pork Cubed Steaks $2.49 lb.
Prairie Fresh Boneless Pork Loin $2.49 lb.
Bar S Bacon 12 oz. 2/$5
Bar S Franks 16 oz. $1.29
Bar S Corn Dogs 3 lb. pkg. $4.99
Bar S Smoked Sausage 3 lb. pkg. $4.99
Tyson Fully Cooked Chicken 20.5-29 oz. $5.99
Tyson Premium Breaded Chicken 25-32 oz. $7.99
Tyson Boneless, Skinless Breasts or tenderloins 2.5 lb. pkg. $6.99
Fresh Ground Chuck 80% lean family pack 5 lbs. or more $1.79 lb.
Black Angus Boneless Beef Ribeye Steak $5.99 lb.
Oscar Mayer Regular Weiners 2/$4 ($2 each)

Seafood
Fishin Whiting Fillets 32 oz. pkg. Buy 1 Get 2 Free
Fishin Flounder Fillets 32 oz. pkg. Buy 1 Get 2 Free
Harvest Select Catfish Fillets $2.99 lb.
Harvest Select Catfish Nuggests $1.39 lb.
Wild Caught Salmon Fillets $2.99 lb.

Produce
California Iceberg Lettuce .99 cents
New Crop Arizona Minneola Tangelos 3 lb. bag $3.49
Washington State GrannRose or Red Delicious Apples $1.29 lb.
Florida Fresh Red Grapefruit 3/$2
Dole Fresh Salads all sizes 25% off
California Broccoli Crowns $1.69 lb.
Farm Fresh Dole Spinach 9 oz. pkg. $2.49
Jumbo Spanish or Imported Sweet Onions .99 cents lb.
Nature's Greens Cooking Greens 16 oz. 2/$5
Jimbo's Jumbos In Shell Peanuts 10 oz. bag .99 cents

Frozen
Best Yet Potatoes asst. variety 2/$4 ($2 each)
Birds Eye Steam Fresh Lightly Sauced Vegetables assorted 12 oz. $2.29
.35/1 Birds Eye Steam Fresh Vegetables 1/10/10 SS
.50/1 Birds Eye Steam Fresh Vegetables 1/10/10 SS
$1/2 Birds Eye Steam Fresh Vegetables 1/10/10 SS
$1/3 Birds Eye Steam Fresh Vegetables 1/10/10 SS
$1.29 each with .50/1 Q doubled
McKenzie's Frozen Vegetables select varieties 16 oz. 3/$5 ($1.67 each)
Bagel Bites 9 ct. pk. 2/$4 ($2)
$1/1 Bagel Bites printable
$1 each after Q
Totino's Party Pizza 9.8 oz.-10.9 oz. pkg. 3/$5 ($1.67 each)
.50/3 Totino's 11/15/09 GM
.60/3 Totino's 11/15/09 GM
$1/3 Totino's 11/15/09 GM
$1/5 Totino's 11/15/09 GM
$1.34 each after .50/3 Q doubled or $1/3 Q
Hungry Jack Biscuits 26.4 oz. pkg. $2.79
Kellogg's Ego Waffles 24.ct. box $3.99

Refrigerated
Food World Large Eggs 1 doz. .99 cents
Kraft American Cheese Singles 12 oz. pkg. 2/$4 ($2 each)
Crystal Farms Deli Slices 8 oz. pkg. 2/$6 ($2 each)
Dole Juice Blends 64 oz. container $2.79
Breyers Yogurt cups 6 oz. .59 cents
$1/10 Breyer's Yogurt Cups 1/3/10 SS
.49 cents each after Q
Best Yet Half & Half 16 oz. $1.99
Shedd's Country Crock Margarine Sticks 16 oz. 3/$5 ($1.67 each)
.50/1 Shedd's printable IE or printable FF
.67 cents each after Q
Barber's Orange Juice 64 oz. jug .99 cents

Groceries
Food World Bread sanwich or round top .79 cents
Ragu Pasta Sauce 26-28 oz. jar $1.88
Kraft Salad Dressing 16 oz. $1.97
Valu Time Apple Juice 96 oz. $1.97
Best Yet Toaster Pastries 11 oz. 2/$3 ($1.50 each)

Household/Personal
Purex Laundry Detergent 50 oz. 2x, 58 oz. Ultra Powder, 94 oz. Classic Powder 2/$5 ($2.50)
.35/1 Purex any 1/10/10 RP
$1/2 Purex liquid 1/10/10 RP
$1.80 each after .35/1 Q doubled
Best Yet Automatic Dish Detergent 75 oz. $3.99
Chinet Plates 15-36 oz. 2/$5 ($2.50 each)
$1/1 Chinet white or casual plates 11/22/09 SS (expires 1/31/10)
$1.50 each after Q
GladWare Containers 3-5 ct. 2/$6 ($3 each)
Energizer Batteries AA or AAA 4 pk, C or D 2 pk, 9v 1pk. $2.99
.50/1 Energizer batteries any 1/10/10 SS
.75/1 Energizer batteries any 1/10/10 SS
$1/1 Energizer batteries any 1/10/10 SS
$1.25/1 Energizer batteries any 1/10/10 SS
$1.74 to $1.99 each after $1.25/1 or $1/1 or .50/1 Q doubled
Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash 1 liter bottle with 250 ml. bonus bottle 2/$10 ($5 each plus free)
V05 Shampoo/Conditioner 15 oz. .88 cents

This post is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.

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CVS: Learning The Ropes

Have you heard about all the great deals at CVS but wonder how to get started? Here's some information to get you on the road to saving big bucks at CVS.

To start earning Extra Care Bucks and getting the best deals when you shop at CVS, you need to get an Extra Care Card. These are free and easy to get. Just ask for one at the register at your local CVS. You can also apply for one online but you'll have to wait on it. I recommend getting one at the store. You'll have the cashier scan your card each time you make a purchase at CVS. Be sure to register your card online at CVS.com to receive promotional emails from CVS which sometimes contain coupons.

Extra Care Bucks or ECBs are coupons that print at the bottom of your receipt when you purchase certain items at CVS each week. They can basically be used like cash to pay for items you purchase on your future visits to CVS. In addition to earning ECBs when you buy particular items, you also earn 2% back for every purchase you make instore or online and $1 ECB for every 2 prescriptions you purchase in store or online. You'll receive those particular ECBs quarterly. Treat your ECBs just like you would cash since that is how they will work for you when you shop at CVS. One thing to remember is that ECBs expire just like coupons, 4 weeks after the date they are printed.

In addition to ECBs, you will also have CRT coupons print on the bottom of your receipt from time to time. These may be coupons for $x off a certain product or they may be something like $3 off your next $15 purchase at CVS. These coupons can be stacked(used with) manufacturer coupons creating greater savings. For example: You may get a CRT for $1 off Aussie Shampoo and you also have a manufacturer coupon for $2 off Aussie shampoo from the Sunday paper. You can use both coupons together on one product. When you receive a CRT like a $3 off $15 your total before coupons must come to $15.

ECBs and CRTs are linked to your specific Extra Care Card and must be used in conjunction with your card. You cannot give these to a fellow CVS shopper to use.

You can use one CVS coupon and one manufacturer coupon for each item you purchase. You can use as many ECBs as you would like in addition to the above coupons in your transaction. This is a new policy and replaces the old one in which ECBs were counted as one of the two coupons per item.

So you've got the information now what do you do with it? Here's a shopping scenario to get you started.

Buy Crest Baking Soda & Peroxide, Cavity or Tarter protection Toothpaste 6.4 oz. $1.99
Use $1/1 Crest Toothpaste from 1/17/09 PG insert
Get $1 ECB with purchase
You'll pay .99 cents plus tax out of pocket and have $1 ECB to use towards your next purchase.

You can then roll that ECB this way:
Buy Almay Intense I-Color Shadow, Liner or Mascara $5.99
Use $1/1 Almay printable (manufacturer q with Target logo)
Use $1 ECB
Get $4 ECBs with purchase
You'll pay $3.99 plus tax out of pocket and have $4 ECBs to use towards your next purchase.

Continue to roll your ECBs on future purchases to maximize savings.

Important to remember, you cannot receive change back on your ECBs. If you want to buy something that costs $1.50 but have a $2 ECB, I suggest finding a filler item to maximize your ECB buying power.

For example.
Buy random item $1.50
Buy Gold Emblem Oregano .88 cents (filler)
Total: $2.38
Use $2 ECBs
Total out of pocket: .38 cents for two items

For more information about learning to shop at CVS, check out the forums at A Full Cup and Hot Coupon World.

For the weekly CVS ad coupon match-ups visit I Heart Saving Money and Southern Savers.

Another great resource is I Heart CVS.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Happy CVS'ing!

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Free Whatasize Upgrade With Purchase Of Whataburger Patty Melt Whatameal

Print this coupon to get a free Whatasize upgrade at Whataburger when you buy a Patty Melt Whatameal. Offer expires 3/1/10.

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Free Oreos On Facebook 3 p.m. Today Only

Become a fan of Oreos on Facebook and you could get a free pack of Golden Double Stuff Oreos.

First, go here to become a fan of Oreos on Facebook.

At 3 p.m. EST today go to the Oreo Facebook page, click on the DSLR tab and be one of the first 150,000 to claim your coupon for free cookies. Given away on a first come, first serve basis.

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Free Kashi Sample

Kashi is offering another great free sample. Choose from GoLean Crisp! Toasted Berry Crumble cereal, TLC Dark Chocolate Coconut Fruit & Grain bar & GoLean Crunch! Honey Almond Flax cereal. Go here to get your sample.

I spotted this freebie at Friend Family Fun. Thanks, Greta!

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Free Sample Cream Of Wheat

Start your morning off with a bowl of hot cereal. Go here to get a free sample of Cream Of Wheat.

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Menu Plan Monday 1/25/10

If you saw last week's menu plan you know I was going to try out a Spicy Black Eyed Pea soup. I saw several recipes for black eyed pea soups around the New Year but none of them sounded quite spicy enough for my tastes so I decided to experiment on a recipe of my own. It actually turned out to be exactly what I was hoping it would be. My ultra picky 6 year old even ate it.

Here's the recipe:

1 cup dried black eyed peas(soak overnight)

1/2 yellow onion-diced

1/2 cup brown rice

1 can diced tomatoes with jalapenos

1 cup water

24 oz. chicken broth

1 T. canola oil

Add spices to taste-I added black pepper and red pepper flakes

Saute onion in canola oil until tender and translusent, transfer to medium to large pot.(I used a 3 quart pot.) Add black eyed peas, tomatoes, rice, water and broth. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium/medium-low heat and cook for approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until peas and rice are as desired. Enjoy!

This is what we'll be eating this week:

Tacos

Pork chops, potatoes, salad

Chicken pot pie

Stuffed baked potatoes

Breakfast for dinner

Stop by I'm An Organizing Junkie for more menu planning inspiration.

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