For the Locals: Do you like Chinese food?

When my husband and I first started dating we used to go to this great little Chinese place called Yum Yum Express all the time. We still love Chinese take out but rarely get it because it has gotten super expensive, at least near our home. Just for an appetizer of steamed dumplings (6 total) you have to fork out $8. That is why I am so happy to tell you about the Tennessee Oriental Market in Nashville. This afternoon I spent around $23 for 5 lbs of frozen dumplings. That's a lot of dumplings for a fraction of what take out charges. Of course that is not all this market has. You can buy asian spices, noodles, vegetables and other cooking supplies and snacks.

It is not much to look at from the outside (kinda scary) but the inside is like stepping into another country. It is located on Charlotte between the State Capital and Interstate 65.

1102 Charlotte Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203-3408
Phone: (615) 726-2626

Favorite Deals this Week 7/29/10

Kroger:

Kroger Ground Turkey 19.2 oz $1.99 ea

Crest Toothpaste 6.4 oz, Oral-B Indicator Toothbrush 1 ct, $1 ea
-.75 off Oral-B Manual Toothbrush PG eCoupon
-$1 off Crest Toothpaste or Crest Rinse, or Oral-B manual toothbrush, May Rouge Magazine
-$1/2 Crest Toothpaste 4 oz + or Liquid Gel, PG 7/04
-.50/1 Crest Toothpaste, 4oz+, PG 6/06
-.75/1 Crest Liquid Gel Toothpaste, 4 oz +, RP 6/27 and PG 7/04
-$2 off Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage, or (2) Indicator or Cavity Defense Toothbrushes, PG 7/04
-.75/1 Oral B Pulsar, CrossAction or Advantage, or (2) Oral-B Indicator toothbrushes, P&G $100 Coupon Booklet
Final Price: Free - .50

Suave Shampoo or Conditioner 15-16 oz or Suave Deodorant 1.4-2.45 oz $1 ea
-$1/2 Suave Professionals Shampoo or Conditioner, RP 7/11
-.50/2 Suave Kid’s Shampoo or Conditioner, RP 7/11
-.50/2 Suave Pros shampoo or conditioner, RP 7/11
-.50/1 Suave Deodorant, RP 7/11
Final Price: Free - .50

Aldi:

Cherries, 1.49 per lb

Cantaloupe, .99 ea

Red or Green Grapes, 2 lbs, 1.98

Sea Queen Wild Caught Salmon Fillets, 16 oz, 3.69

Sea Queen Flounder Fillets, 156 oz, 3.99

Sea Queen Tilapia Fillets, 24 oz, 3.99

Season's Choice Asparagus Spears, 12 oz, 1.99

Publix:

Bertolli Pasta Sauce, 15 or 24 oz., $2.89 BOGO
-.50/1 Bertolli Pasta Sauce, Kroger Home Mailer
Final Price: .44

Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts, 13.5-15.2 oz., $2.33 BOGO
-$1/2 Kellogg’s Pop Tarts, 8 ct +, RP 6/13, RP 7/11, Kroger Home Mailer, or printable
-$1.25/3 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts printable
-$1/3 or $1/2 Kellogg’s Pop Tarts 8 ct.+, in-store dispenser
Final Price: .66 - .83

Knorr Sides, 3.8-6.4 oz., $1.29 BOGO
-$0.55/2 Knorr Rice and Pasta Products (store coupon) “Get a Smart Start” Booklet
Final Price: .37¢

Hunt’s Tomato Ketchup, 24 oz., $1.59 BOGO
-.20/1 Hunt’s Ketchup, SS 6/20 (exp 07/31)
-B1G1 Hunt’s Ketchup, 35 oz., June All You Magazine
-$1/2 Hunt’s Ketchup, August All You Magazine
-$5/10 Conagra Products “Pool Party” Booklet
-$1/2 Hunt’s Ketchup Food Lion mfr printable (exp 07/31)
Final Price: .29 - .39

Yoplait Go-Gurt Portable Yogurt, 8 pk. 2.25 or 2.5 oz. tube, $2.69 BOGO
-$1/1 Yoplait Go-Gurt printable (makes it 34¢)
-.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt or Trix Multipack Yogurt, SS 6/13 or SS 7/25
-.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt or Trix Yogurt printable
Final Price:b .34 - .97

Simply Potatoes Mashed Potatoes, 24 oz., $2.59 BOGO
-$1/2 Simply Potatoes Product, Publix Smart Savings Booklet (Publix Coupon) (exp 7/31)
Final Price: .80¢

Ben & Jerry’s or Starbucks Ice Cream, 16 oz., $3.79 BOGO
-.75/1 Starbucks Ice Cream, (register) printable
-$1/1 Starbucks Ice Cream, (register) printable
Final Price: 89¢ - 1.14

Kraft Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Rotini & Cheese or Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese, 9.4-14 oz., $1.99 BOGO
Final Price: .99

V8 Splash Beverage or Diet V8 Splash, 64 oz., $3.19 BOGO
-$1/2 Diet V8 Splash 46 oz+ printable
Final Price: $1.09 ea

Eggplant, 99¢ lb.

Green Beans, 99¢ lb.

Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage or Polska Kielbasa or Cheddarwurst, 14 or 16 oz, $2.50
-.55/1 Hillshire Farm Sausage Links RP 7/11
Final Price: 1.95 ea

CapriSun Juice Drink Blend or Lemonade or Roarin’ Waters, 10 pk. 6 oz., $1.67

Sabra Hummus, 4 pk. or 10 oz. pk., $2.50
-$1 off Sabra product, SS 6/27
Final Price: $1.50

Publix Large Eggs, 12 ct., 99¢

Stouffer’s Family Size Entrees $3.99
-$2/1 Stouffer’s Family Size (register) printable
Final Price: $1.99

Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice 64 oz, $2.00
-$1 off Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice Drink, printable
-.55/1 Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice Drink, 64 oz, RP 5/02
-Free Blueberries, 1 pint, wyb (2) Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice 64 oz Yellow Adv. Flyer (store coupon)
Final Price: $1 plus FREE blueberries

Thanks to Southern Savers for this info. Check out her site for a complete match-up of sales/coupons.

Saved 91% at Publix!

I went to Publix this afternoon after work with three children (crazy, I know). I really wanted the penny item (Publix bottled water), but it turned out to be Frosted Flakes instead. Surprisingly, it still turned out to be a great trip! The HG Hill coupons came from today's Franklin Review Appeal which comes with the Tennessean to Franklin residents.

$7.80 (saving 91%)

Publix Frosted Flakes, 2.59
-Publix Penny Items
Final Price: .01

Entenmann's Donuts, 2.00 (not pictured, for the helpers)

2 Publix Colas, .79
-(2) HG Hill .01 Coupons (this week HG Hill offered 2 different Soda coupons)
Final Price: .01

3 Quaker Life Bars, 3.19 BOGO
-(3) .55/1 MF Qs (picked up at the entrance of Publix on my last trip)
Final Price: 1.04 ea

2 Ocean Spray Blueberry Cocktail, 2.00
-$1/1 IP Q
Final Price: 1.50 ea

Blueberries, pint, 2.50
-Free Store Q WYB 2 Ocean Spray in Yellow Flyer
Final Price: Free

Lemon, .50

Publix Butter, 1.79
-HG Hill .01 Coupon
Final Price: .01

Publix Bleach, 1.59
-HG Hill .01 Coupon
Final Price: .01

2 V8 Splash Drinks, 2.99 BOGO
-(2) $1/1 IP Qs
Final Price: .49 ea

Ronzoni Penne, 1.39
-$1/1 MF Q (from Magazine)
Final Price: .39

2 Kraft Mac & Cheese Deluxe, 1.99 BOGO
Final Price: .99

Suave Shampoo, 2.19
-Free MF Q from homemailer
Final Price: Free

6 Sundown Vitamins, 3.29 (3), 3.79 (3)
-(3) $6/2 Publix Coupons from Green Flyer
-(2) $1/1 Peelies
-(2) $3/2 IP Qs
Final Price: Free+

4 Yoplait Gogurts, 2.89 BOGO
-(2) $1/1 IP Qs
-(2) .85/1 IP Qs
Final Price: .52 ea

Publix Bath Tissue, 2.69
-HG Hill .01 Coupon
Final Price: .01

Publix Paper Towel, 1.13
-HG Hill .01 Coupon
Final Price: .01

-$5/$50 HG Hill Coupon

Total before sales/coupons: $84.76
Sales: 19.81
Coupons: 57.15
OOP: $7.80 (saving 91%)

Great Lunchbox/Backpack Deal from Disney!

Check out Hip 2 Save's recent post on how you can get a lunch box and backback for $16.50 shipped from Disney. That's a great deal AND you don't have to step into the store!

HG Hill Favorite Deals This Week 7/27/10

Here are the best deals at HG Hill this week. For the complete circular, go HERE. Be sure to look out for a possible $5/$50 coupon that is usually printed in the Franklin Review Appeal on Wednesdays. It generally comes with the Tennessean when you live in the Franklin area. You can use HG Hill coupons at Publix as well. HG Hill sale dates run from Monday through Sunday.

There is an in-ad store coupon for Always Save Soda for .01 when you purchase $20 in groceries. This is a slow week at HG Hill.

Ground Chuck, 1.89 per lb

T Bone Steaks, 4.99 per lb

Bone in Split Chicken Breasts, 1.39 per lb

Pork Chops, 1.39 per lb

Boneless Shoulder Roast, 1.99 per lb

Hormel Seasoned Pork Loin Filet, 27 oz, 5.99

Seabest Salmon Fillets, 20 oz, 5.99

Washington Northwest Cherries, 2.99 per lb

Granny Smith Apples, $1 per lb

Green Cabbage, .39 per lb

Yellow and Zucchini Squash, .99 per lb

Corn, 3 ears for $1

Seedless Watermelon, 3.99

Kool Aid Drink Packets, 12 for $1

Blue Bell Ice Cream, 3.33
-1/1 Blue Bell Ice Cream - Must join Blue Bell Country Club (Under Extra Scoops)
Final Price: 2.33

Betty Crocker Corn Muffin Mix, 3 for $1

Eggo Waffles, 1.50
-$1/2 Kellogg's Eggo and/or Cinnabon Frozen Products 5.3 oz or larger, any flavor, mix or match - 07-25-10 RP
-$1/2 Kellogg's Eggo Frozen Product, any two packages. Offer is limited to one coupon per two 5.3 oz. or larger packages purchased. - 06-20-10 RP
Final Price: $1 ea

Meal Planning Monday: 7/26/10

Monday: Black Beans & Rice & Oreo Cheesecake
Tuesday: Creamy Philly Mustard Chicken and Potatoes
Wednesday: Broccoli Quiche & Fresh Fruit
Thursday: Spaghetti
Friday: Kid's Choice Out
Saturday: Turkey Burgers
Sunday: Blueberry Chicken Salad (one of my favorites)

Super Easy Awesome Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

My husband's office is having a cheesecake day in honor of National Cheesecake Day at the end of the month. So I have been trying out cheesecake recipes...yeah, like they really had to twist my arm! Here is a great one. The crust is made with Oreos and is probably one of the best crusts I have had. Unlike many cheesecake recipes, it does not have a ton of ingredients or a long list of directions. I have to say, it took me buying Oreos three times before I was finally able to make this recipe. Somehow they just kept disappearing...

Oreo Cheesecake

Ingredients:

1 1/2 rows of Oreos
3 tablespoons butter
3 packages cream cheese (Philadelphia)
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla
3 eggs

Directions:

1. Place cookies in plastic bag and crush finely with a rolling pin.
2. Put cookie crumbs in bowl. Add the melted butter and mix.
3. Press the cookie/butter mixture down firmly in a spring form pan, and then set this aside.
4. Grab a mixing bowl and mix the cream cheese (warm slightly in microwave for easier mixing) and sugar until smooth.
5. Add the vanilla and mix it in.
6. Add the eggs, mixing well after each egg is added.
7. Scrape the sides of the bowl, pour into the crust.
8. Bake in the oven 350 F for an hour, until you touch it and it feels firm.
9. Add a chocolate fudge topping if you wish!

Chocolate Fudge Topping

Ingredients:

2 slabs plain chocolate
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon butter

Directions:

Melt all the above ingredients on a very low heat, stirring often. Put on cakes, the baked oreo cheesecake, ice cream, fruit dips, brownies etc.

Bargain Meal of the Week: Cheddar Cheese Baked Potato Soup

It's time for another week of Bargain Meals! Erin over at $5 Dinners (a great read!) is hosting a gathering of bloggers all over the Internet, creating frugal meals straight from the sales circulars of their favorite stores. Check it out for even more inspiration. I contribute every week for the current sales at Publix, which run from Wednesday to the following Tuesday. Keep in mind that you do not need to purchase two of a product to get the buy one get one price. Publix marks down their products to half price for the BOGO deals.

Items on sale that can be used in this meal:

Russet Baking Potatoes, 5 lb., $2.99

Smithfield Naturally Hickory Smoked Bacon, 16 oz., $3

Campbells Cooking Soups, price unknown
-.50/2 Campbells Cooking Soups printable

Breakstone Sour Cream, price unknown
-.55/1 Breakstone's Sour Cream, Any Package 16 Oz. Or Larger - Bricks

Cheddar Cheese Baked Potato Soup
from foodnetwork.com

Ingredients:

1 baking potato
2 (10-ounce) cans Cheddar cheese soup
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 cup real bacon pieces
Sour cream, for garnish
Green onion, finely chopped, optional for garnish

Directions:

Microwave the baking potato for 7 to 8 minutes on high. Carefully remove from microwave using oven mitts. It will be HOT! Set aside until cool enough to touch.

When potato is cool, cut into 1/2-inch cubes.

Add Cheese soup, chicken stock, and bacon pieces to a medium pan. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally over medium high heat. Add potato and continue to heat soup for 5 minutes.

Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a few chopped green onions.

Favorite Deals this Week 7/22/10

Publix:

Chef Boyardee, 14.5-15 oz., $1.49 BOGO
-$1/5 Chef Boyardee any, 15 oz., June All You Magazine
-Free Publix Reusable Bag wyb (5) Chef Boyardee products, coupon on select cans
Final Price: .54 plus free bag

Kellogg’s Special K Cereal, 11.4-14 oz., or Low Fat Granola, 19.5 oz., $3.99 BOGO
-$1 off Kellogg’s Special K Low-Fat Granola printable, printable, tearpad
-$1/2 Kellogg’s Special K cereals, 11.4 oz +, RP 7/25 or printable
Final Price: .99 - 1.49

Betty Crocker Hamburger or Chicken or Tuna Helper, 4.4-7.5 oz., $1.99 BOGO
-.75/3 Betty Crocker Hamburger, Tuna or Chicken Helper SS 5/30 (exp 7/24), SS 6/20
Final Price: .74¢ ea

Lysol Disinfectant Spray Cleaner, All Purpose or Kitchen, 22 or 32 oz., $2.69 BOGO
-.50/1 Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Trigger printable
-.50/1 Lysol Antibacterial Kitchen Cleaner printable
Final Price: .34¢

Spray ‘n Wash Laundry Stain Remover, 12 or 22 oz., $2.99 BOGO
-.75/1 Spray ‘N Wash w/ Resolve printable
Final Price: .74¢

Russet Baking Potatoes, 5 lb., $2.99

Smithfield Naturally Hickory Smoked Bacon, 16 oz., $3

Crisco Oil, 48 oz., $2.50
-$1 off Crisco Olive Oil, Publix Smart Savings Booklet (Publix Coupon)
Final Price: $1.50

Bush’s Best Baked Beans 16oz can, 89¢
-$1/3 Bush’s Beans Kroger Home Mailer
Final Price: .56 ea

Stouffer’s Family Size Entrées 28 to 40oz box, $3.99 (limit 4)

Smart Balance Milk, .5 gal., $2.50
-$2 off Smart Balance Milk carton, RP 7/11 or RP 6/13 or printable (no more prints available)
-.75/1 Smart Balance Milk, printable (no more prints available)
-$2.50 off Smart Balance Milks, RP 6/13 or RP 7/11
-.75/1 Smart Balance Milk, RP 6/13, 7/11, or printable
Final Price: Free - 1.75

International Delight Coffee Creamer, 32 oz., $2.50
-.55/1 International Delight Creamer printable
Final Price: 1.95

Crest Toothpaste, 6.4 oz., $1
-$1 off Crest Toothpaste or Crest Rinse, May Rouge Magazine
-$1/2 Crest Toothpaste 4 oz + or Liquid Gel, PG 7/04
-.50/1 Crest Toothpaste, 4oz+, PG 6/06
-.75/1 Crest Liquid Gel Toothpaste, 4 oz +, RP 6/27
-.75/1 Crest Toothpaste 4 oz + or Liquid Gel, PG 7/04
Final Price: Free - .50

Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice 64 oz, $2.00
-$1 off Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice Drink, printable
-.55/1 Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice Drink, 64 oz, RP 5/02
-Free Blueberries, 1 pint, wyb (2) Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice 64 oz Yellow Adv. Flyer (store coupon)
Final Price: $1.00 - 1.45 plus FREE blueberries!

Glad Cling Wrap 100 ft, $1
-.75/1 Glad Product Simple Summer Entertaining Booklet
Final Price: .25

Thanks to Southern Savers for this information. Check out her site for complete sale/coupon match-ups.

Harris Teeter:

Coca Cola, 12 packs (limit 10 total) at $5.99 B2G3
Final Price: 2.39 ea

Harris Teeter Fresh Split Chicken Breast 99¢ lb

Kroger:

This week is a Summer Savings Mega Event. If you buy 10 items from their list, you instantly get $5 off. The deals are too numerous to list. Check out the ad at Southern Savers for more information.

Link Love: Back to School Supplies Deal Round Up

If you have kids starting school in the next few weeks chances are you are looking for cheap school supplies! Pink Coupon Cafe has a great list of school supplies on sale at various stores this week. Check her out!

Favorite HG Hill Deals this Week 7/20/10

Here are the best deals at HG Hill this week. For the complete circular, go HERE. Be sure to look out for a possible $5/$50 coupon that is usually printed in the Franklin Review Appeal on Wednesdays. It generally comes with the Tennessean when you live in the Franklin area. You can use HG Hill coupons at Publix as well. HG Hill sale dates run from Monday through Sunday.

There is an in-ad store coupon for Best Choice 2 Ltr Soda for .10 when you purchase $20 in groceries.

Boneless Ribeye Steaks, 5.99 per lb

Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks, .99 per lb

Boneless Pork Chops, 1.99 per lb

Country Style Pork Ribs, 1.29 per lb

Ground Round, 2.19 per lb

Boston Butt Pork Roast, 1.19 per lb

Bottom Round or Rump Roast, 1.99 per lb

Southern Peaches, .79 per lb

Tomatoes, $1 per lb

Blueberries, pint, 1.50 ea

Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayo, 30 oz, 1.98

Kool Aid Drink Mix, 12 packets for $1

Kool Aid Jammers, 10 ct, 1.69

Blue Bunny Ice Cream, 56 oz, 1.99 (Good Price)
-$1/1 Blue Bunny 1.75 QT, any - 05-23-10 SS
-$1/1 Blue Bunny Frozen Item, Any (Sign Up/Log In)
Final Price: .99

Best Choice Grape Jelly, 32 oz, 1.50

Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix, box, 1.25
-.75/2 Printable
-.75/2 Betty Crocker Box Supreme Brownie Mixes, Any - 06-27-10 SS
-.75/2 Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mixes, Any Boxes - 05-30-10 GM (exp 7/24)
Final Price: .87 ea

Arm & Hammer 2X Laundry Detergent, 2.99
-$1/2 Arm & Hammer Laundry Products on two - 07-18-10 SS
Final Price: 2.49 ea

SUPER SATURDAY SALE:

Chicken Leg Quarters, .48 per lb

Boneless Pork Loin, 1.68 per lb

Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1.88 per lb

Red or White Seedless Grapes, .98 per lb

Hunt's Ketchup, .88
-.20/1 Hunt's Ketchup, Any - 06-20-10 SS
Final Price: .48 ea

Maxwell House Coffee, canister, 4.98
-$1/2 Maxwell House coffee packages (10.5oz or greater) - 05-16-10 SS
Final Price: 4.48 ea

Menu Plan Monday 7/19/10

Monday: Pizza
Tuesday: Spinach Turkey Meatloaf & Rice
Wednesday: 40 Clove Garlic Chicken (crockpot) & Mashed Potatoes
Thursday: Turkey Bacon, Pepper, Onion and Cheese Quiche
Friday: Pork with Peach Picante Sauce and Tomato Salad (Publix recipe)
Saturday: Pasta with Tomato & Tuna (The Ultimate Fat Free Cookbook)
Sunday: Asian Turkey Meatballs with Lime Sesame Dipping Sauce & Steamed Vegetables

My Frugal Art Hobby...

My latest found object (junk from the garage) art creations...

For the Locals: Free Football Clinic for Kids 7-13

We did this with baseball and the kids loved it.

From my inbox:

On behalf of your select Buick-GMC dealers, you are invited to attend the FREE Buick-GMC Youth Football instructional clinic at MTSU for kids ages 7-13!

Please pass along this information to anyone that may be interested!!!

Clinic Information:

Saturday, July 24, 2010, from 9 AM – 12 PM

(Check-in: 8:00-8:45)

Middle Tennessee State University’s Floyd Stadium
Greenland Drive
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

*Participants should wear comfortable attire (t-shirts and shorts) and soft-soled shoes as cleats are prohibited.

Visit the RSVP site www.bpgyouthsports.com/rsvp which participants will use to register for one of the available clinic days. Spots will fill on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration will close TWO DAYS before the clinic date, so the sooner you register, the better!

Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions. Thank you for your time.

Regards,

Stephanie Tate
GM Dealer Programs Coordinator
1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 100
Alpharetta, GA 30005
O: 678.672.1681
C: 770.354.3710
F: 770.407.8566
state@gmdealerprograms.com

Link Love: Chow Down, Spend Less

This is a great post! Everyone knows not to go to the market hungry, but did you know it affects other spending habits? Check this post out at Daily Worth.

Publix Trip 7/15/10

OOP: $19.78 (saving 84%)

I was primarily going for the dishwasher detergent since my stockpile was on the almost empty side. The $2.50/1 coupon only comes out once or twice a year and that has become the only time I buy it. Prices are good through next Tuesday.

6 Finish Detergents, 6.99 BOGO
-(6) $2.50/1 MF Qs
Final Price: $1.00 ea

2 Lance Crackers, 2.00
-(2) .55/1 IP Qs
Final Price: 1.45 ea

4 Rosetta Frozen Pasta, 19-25 oz., $2.99 BOGO
-(2) $1.50/2 off Rosetto Frozen Pasta printable
Final Price: .74¢ ea

2 Kelloggs Corn Flakes, 3.99 BOGO
-$1.50/2 Kellogg’s Rice Krispies, Frosted Mini Wheats, Corn Flakes printable
Final Price: 1.24 ea

6 Bic Disposable Razors, 3-8 ct., $5.49 BOGO
-(6) $3/1 Bic Soleil Disposable Shavers, SS 7/11
Final Price: Free+

Banquet Meal, $1.00
-.01 HG Hill Coupon
Final Price: .01

Publix Bath Tissue, 1.69
-.01 HG Hill Coupon
Final Price: .01

Publix Bread, 1.79
-.01 HG Hill Coupon
Final Price: .01

Hamburger Helper, 1.59
-.01 HG Hill Coupon
Final Price: .01

2 Nabisco Flat Bread, 2.69
-$2/2 MF Q from tearpad found this trip
Final Price: 1.69 ea

2 Better’n Eggs 14 oz., 2.50
-B1G1 Better’n Eggs Yellow Adv. Flyer (store coupon) (exp 7/16)
-$1/1 Better'n Eggs (store coupon) from Smart Savings booklet
Final Price: .75 ea

-$5/$50 HG Hill Coupon

Total before sales/coupons: $125.58
Sales: 49.67
Coupons: 56.13
OOP: $19.78 (saving 84%)

Great Clearance Item at Kroger

I made a quick trip to Kroger at lunch to take advantage of some of the deals this week and came across this clearance item. French's Chili-O seasoning was marked down to .25 each. We love chili so this was a great find! There is rarely good chili coupons and it does not go on sale as often as taco seasoning. So if you are making a trip, be on a lookout. There was still quite a lot left (Kroger downtown Nashville on 8th near/across from Farmer's Market).

Favorite Deals This Week 7/15/10

Aldi:

Broccoli, 16 oz pk, .99

Blueberries, pint, .99 (great deal, stock up & freeze!)

Honeydew, .99

Strawberries, 16 oz, .99

Publix:

Rosetto Pasta, 19-25 oz., $2.99 BOGO
-$1.50/2 off Rosetto Frozen Pasta printable
Final Price: .74¢

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Vegetables, 11 or 12 oz., $2.39 BOGO
-.50/1 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers printable
Final Price: .19

Kellogg’s Cereal, 3.99 BOGO (Raisin Bran or Corn Flakes, 18-20 oz., Crispix to Rice Krispies, 12-16.5 oz.)
-$1.25/3 Kellogg’s Cereals, 10 oz +, RP 6/27 or printable
-$1.50/2 Kellogg’s Rice Krispies, Frosted Mini Wheats, Corn Flakes printable
-$1.50/3 Kellogg’s Cereals printable
-$1/2 Kellogg’s Cereal printable or printable
Final Price: 1.24 - 1.57

General Mills Fiber One Toaster Pastry, 11 oz., $2.29 BOGO
-.55/1 Fiber One Toaster Pastries printable
-.50/1 Fiber One Pastries SS 7/11
Final Price: .14 - .59¢

Finish Automatic Dishwasher Detergent, 20 or 32 ct., $6.99 BOGO
-$1 off Finish Quantum Automatic Dishwasher Detergent printable (if included)
-.50/1 Finish Automatic Dishwasher Detergent printable
-$2.50 off Finish Quantum 20 ct, Powerball Tabs or Gel Packs 32 ct, SS 6/27
-.40/1 Finish Dishwasher Cleaner, SS 6/27
Final Price: .99 - 2.69

Bic Disposable Razors, 3-8 ct., $5.49 BOGO
-$3 off Bic Soleil Disposable Shavers, SS 7/11
-$2 off Bic Flex4 3 pk, Comfort 3 Advance 4 pk, Hybrid Advance, SS 6/06, 6/27 (exp 7/18)
-$1 off BIC Soleil Bella or Soleil Bella Scented, Upromise eCoupon
-$2 off BIC Soleil Bella printable
Final Price: Free - .74

Northwest Cherries $1.99 lb.

Better’n Eggs 14 oz., 2.50
B1G1 Better’n Eggs Yellow Adv. Flyer (store coupon) (exp 7/16)
-$1/1 Better'n Eggs (store coupon) from Smart Savings booklet
-$1/2 Better’n Eggs All Whites products, RP 6/06
Final Price: Buy 2 use (2) store coupons B1G1 and $1/1 and $1/2 MF Q for .25 ea

Emerald Trail Mix, 5.5 oz., $1
-$1.50/2 Emerald Nuts Products, 5 oz +, RP 6/27
-$1 off Emerald Nuts Product, 5 oz +, RP 6/27
Final Price: Free - .25 ea

Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo $1.99
-$1 off Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo, 2 oz, SS 6/13
-$1 off Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo Yellow Adv. Buy (store coupon)
Final Price: Free

Thanks to Southern Savers for most of this information. Please visit her site for complete Publix sale/coupon match-up!

Kroger:

Kroger is having a "Mega Sale" event 7/14-7/27 - buy 10 participating items using your Kroger Plus card and get an instant $5 off. Here are the best deals:

Colgate Toothpaste, $1.50 (after instant discount)
- $.35/1 Colgate toothpaste, 6-27 SS
Final Price: .80

Kraft Easy Mac or Velveeta Shells and Cheese Cups 2-2.5 oz, 50¢ ea (after instant discount)
B2G1 Kraft Easy Mac printable
Final Price: .33¢ ea

Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayo 22-30 oz, $1.69 ea (after instant discount)
-$1.50/2 Miracle Whip or Kraft Mayo, 12 or 22 oz, SS 6/20
-.75/1 Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip Dressing, 12 oz +, Kroger Home Mailer
Final Price: .94¢ ea

Idahoan Potatoes, .49¢ (after instant discount)
-.75/3 Idahoan product, single serve variety pouch printable
Final Price: .24 ea

Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5 oz., .46¢ (after instant discount)
-.75/3 Red Gold Tomatoes printable
Final Price: .21¢ ea

Welch’s 100% Grape Juice 25.4-64 oz, or Sparkling Juice, $2.49 ea (after instant discount)
-$1 off Welch’s Juice, 64 or 96 oz printable
-$2 off Welch’s Juice, 64 or 96 oz bottle, (facebook coupon limit reached)
-.75/1 Welch’s Grape Juice or Juice Blends, 64 or 96 oz, SS 7/11
Final Price: .49 - 1.74

Spaghetti O’s 14.75-15 oz, .49¢ ea (after instant discount)

Kraft or Sargento Cheese 5-8 oz $1.88 ea (after instant discount)
-$1/2 Kraft Natural Cheese, 5 oz +, Kroger Home Mailer
-$1/2 Sargento Natural Sliced Cheese Products, SS 5/23
-.40/2 Sargento Natural Sliced Cheese Products, SS 5/23
-.50/1 Sargento Natural Shredded Cheese, 5-8 oz, Kroger Home Mailer
-.50/1 Sargento Reduced Sodium Natural Cheese, 5oz+, SS 4/18
Final Price: .88 - 1.48

Breyers or Private Selection Ice Cream 48 oz., or Novelties, $1.97 ea (after instant discount)
-.75/1 Breyers Ice Cream Product, Kroger Home Mailer
-.75/2 Breyers Ice Cream, 48 oz, SS 6/27
-.50/1 Breyers Smooth & Dreamy, SS 6/27
-$1 off Breyers Smooth & Dreamy bars or sandwiches, printable
Final Price: .97 - 1.59

Boulder Canyon Chips 5 oz, 99¢ ea (after instant discount)
-$1 off Boulder Canyon Chips, 5 oz + printable
-$1/2 Boulder Canyon Chips , 5 oz + printable
Final Price: Free - .50 ea

Speedstick Deodorant, Men’s, $1 (after instant discount)
-$1 off Speed Stick product, Reinventing Beauty Magazine
Final Price: Free

Suave Deodorant, $1 (after instant discount)
-.75/1 Suave Deodorant, RP 7/11
Final Price: .25

Advil Pain Reliever 20-24 ct or Motrin PM Pain Reliever 20 ct, $2.50 ea (after instant discount)
-$1 off Advil Product RP 5/23 and printable
-$1 off Advil PM, 16 ct + RP 6/20 and printable
-$2 off Advil Cold & Sinus printable
-$2 off Advil PM Product printable
-$1 off Motrin PM RP 3/14 (exp 7/15), 4/18 and printable
Final Price: .50 - 1.50

Thanks to Southern Savers for most of this information. Visit her site for complete sale/coupon match-up.

Save a Lot:

Bananas, 3 lbs for $1

Chicken Leg Quarters, .48 per lb

Hi C Juice Drink, 10 ct, 1.50

Thanks to Adventures in Momville for this information.

HG Hill:

Go HERE for this weeks best deals. It's a good week for whole fryers, green onions, grapes and Angel Soft! There are also some good coupons in this week's Franklin Review Appeal.

HG Hill Favorite Deals 7/14/10

Here are the best deals at HG Hill this week. For the complete circular, go HERE. Be sure to look out for a possible $5/$50 coupon that is usually printed in the Franklin Review Appeal on Wednesdays. It generally comes with the Tennessean when you live in the Franklin area. You can use HG Hill coupons at Publix as well. HG Hill sale dates run from Monday through Sunday.

There is an in-ad store coupon for Best Choice Physx Drink, 32 oz, for .01 when you purchase $20 in groceries. There is a manufacturer coupon for free pasta when you purchase 2 Ragu Sauces.

Sirloin End Cut Pork Chops, 1.19 per lb

Ground Beef, 1.59 per lb

New York Strip Steaks, 4.99 per lb

Fresh Whole Fryers, .89 per lb

Pilgrims Pride Cut Up Fryers, 1.19 per lb

Boneless Chuck Roast, 2.19 per lb

Whole Pork Tenderloin, 2.99 per lb

Peaches, .79 per lb

Bing Cherries, 2.99 per lb

Green Onions, bunch, .50

Red Seedless Grapes, 4 lbs, $5.00

Hamburger Helper, .99
-.75/3 Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals, any flavor - 06-20-10 SS
-$1/3 Betty Crocker Hamburger, Tuna, or Chicken Helper, Any - 05-30-10 GM
-.75/3 Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper Or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals, Any - Bettycrocker.com
Final Price: .65 - .74

Peter Pan Peanut Butter, 1.50
-$1/2 Peter Pan Peanut Butter, any (DND 9) - All You, June 2010
Final Price: 1.00 ea

Kool Aid Bursts, 6 pk, .88

Banquet Meals, .88

Pepse Cola Products, 6 pks, 2.50

Angel Soft, 24 reg rolls, 4.99
-.50/1 Angel Soft Bath Tissue, 6 Double Roll +, Any - 05-23-10 RP
-.50/1 Angel Soft Toilet Paper, Any 6-Double Roll Or Larger Package - Bricks
Final Price: 3.99

Royal Oak Charcoal, 16.3 lbs, 4.99

Coca Cola Products, 24 pk, 5.99

Hunts Snack Pudding or Gels, 4 pk, .99
-$1/3 Hunt's Snack Pack, Any, 4-Packs (DND 5) - All You, June 2010
Final Price: .65

Ramen Noodle Soup, 5 for $1

Ragu Pasta Sauce, $2

Ronco Pasta, .39

Tombstone Pizza, 12 inches, 3.00

Free Sorcerer's Apprentice Movie Ticket Through Fandango

Check out Prudent Patron's post on how to get a free movie ticket through Fandango for the movie The Sorcerer's Apprentice! See her post for the link and enter the code APPRENTICE in the promo box!

4X4 Raised Garden from Home Depot for $9

Check out I am a Money Magnet's post on how to get a 4X4 Raised Garden from Home Depot for $9 through 8/31/10. Includes free shipping. Great deal!

Menu Plan Monday: 7/12/10

Monday: Italian Pasta Salad & Banana Bread
Tuesday: Bacon & Spinach Quiche
Wednesday: Fried Rice
Thursday: Simple Crock Pot Pork Roast & Steamed Vegetables
Friday: Baked Chicken & Corn Pudding Casserole
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: Stuffed Green Peppers & Homemade Bread

Banana Bread

This recipe came from a 1956 Yarmouth, Maine community recipe book that I bought at the flea market. It tastes great!

Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs beaten
3 ripe bananas mashed
3 Tbp milk
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp salt

Directions:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour a loaf or muffin pan.

Step 2
Cream together the sugar and butter. When mixed, add the remaining wet ingredients. Mix. Sift the dry ingredients into the bowl. Mix and pour into baking dish.

Step 3
Bake for about 45 min to 1 hour. (Baking time will vary depending on your oven. Less time, 25-30 minutes, for two smaller loaves or muffins.)

Number Of Servings:
Makes 1 large loaf, 2 smaller loaves or 18 muffins

Coupons.com Various Coupons by ZIP

Couponing to Disney has a great post on different coupons that you can get by using different ZIP codes!

Publix Trip Saved 77%

$17.22 (saving 77%)

There are some great deals at Publix this week, especially if you have to pack lunches for kids. The HG Hill coupons are from the Wednesday's Franklin Review Appeal. Prices are good through next Tuesday.

Ocean Spray Juice, 3.99 BOGO
-$1/1 MF Q from Harris Teeter Catalina
Final Price: .99

6 Fusion Snack Mixes, 1.50
-(6) $1/1 MF Qs
Final Price: .50 ea

4 Eight O'Clock Coffee, 4.99 BOGO
-(2) $2/2 IP Qs
Final Price: 1.49 ea

4 Avocados, 1.29
-(2) $1/2 IP Qs
Final Price: .79 ea

Publix Baby Carrots, 1.69
-.50/1 Kroger Q from Homemailer
Final Price: 1.19

Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo, 1.99
-$1/1 MF Q
-$1/1 Publix Store Q (Yellow Flyer)
Final Price: Free

6 Yoplait Yoplus Yogurt, 2.50 BOGO
-(6) .50/1 MF Qs, doubled
Final price: .25 ea

2 Stove Top Stuffing, 1.79
-$1/2 MF Q Tearpad (found at store this trip)
Final Price: 1.29 ea

Kraft Mac & Cheese, 1.09
-.01 HG Hill Store Coupon
Final Price: .01

Publix Bath Tissue, 2.39
-.01 HG Hill Store Coupon
Final Price: .01

Chicken of the Sea Tuna, 1.00
-.01 HG Hill Store Coupon
Final Price: .01

Publix Bleach, 1.59
-.01 HG Hill Store Coupon
Final Price: .01

Publix Bread, 1.69
-.01 HG Hill Store Coupon
Final Price: .01

Breyers YoCrunch Yogurt, .75
-.01 HG Hill Store Coupon
Final Price: .01

3 Doughnuts, .70 ea (bribe for the helpers, not pictured)

-$5/$50 HG Hill Coupon

Total before sales/coupons: $76.00
Sales: 22.83
Coupons: 35.95
OOP: $17.22 (saving 77%)

Aldi Fruit Deals

Aldi generally has the best prices on fresh produce. Rarely do the other stores beat their prices. They usually have the best milk prices as well. They do not take coupons so I can get better prices at other stores on boxed and canned products. Here is this week's produce deals. Prices good through next Tuesday.

Peaches, .25 ea

Plums, .25 ea

Nectarines, .25 ea

Cantaloupe, .99 (bought one last week and it was great!)

Cherries, 1.49 per lb (also got last week and better than Whole Foods' cherries, at least in taste)

Favorite Deals of the Week: 7/8/2010

Publix:

Ocean Spray 100% Cranberry Juice Blends, 64 oz., $3.99 BOGO
-$1 off Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice Drinks, printable (makes it 99¢)
-.55/1 Ocean Spray Blueberry Juice Drink, 64 oz, RP 5/02
Final Price: .99 - 1.44

Kellogg’s Cereal, $4.19 BOGO
Frosted Mini-Wheats, 15.8-20.4 oz., or Unfrosted Mini-Wheats, 18 oz.
-$1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats and/or Raisin Bran, 14oz+, RP 6/06 or printable
-$1/2 Kellogg’s Cereal, printable or printable (makes it $1.59)
-$1.25/3 Kellogg’s Cereals, 10 oz +, RP 6/27
-$1.50/3 Kellogg’s Cereals, printable
Final Price: 1.59 - 1.67

Barilla Plus Multigrain Pasta, 14.5 oz., $2.19 BOGO
-$1/2 Barilla Pasta printable
Final Price: .59¢

Quaker Cap’N Crunch, 20.7-22 oz., Life, 21 oz., or Squares, 16 oz., $4.49 BOGO
-.50/1 Quaker Cap’n Crunch Cereal, RP 5/16
Final Price: $1.24

Musselman’s Apple Sauce, 23-24 oz., $1.89 BOGO
-.75/1 Musselman’s Apple Sauce “Smart Summer Savings” booklet
Final Price: .19¢

Eight O’Clock Coffee, 11-12 oz., $4.99 BOGO
-$2/2 Eight O’Clock Coffee printable or SS 4/25
-$1/2 Eight O’Clock Coffee printable
Final Price: 1.49

Keebler Chips Deluxe Cookies, 9.5-18 oz., $3.89 BOGO
-$1/2 Keebler Cookies, 7.5 oz +, Kroger Home Mailer
Final Price: $1.44

Nature’s Own Bread, 20 oz., 2.83 BOGO
-.75/1 Nature’s Own Premiuim Specialty loaf printable (zip 23320)
Final Price: .66¢

Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt, 4 pk. 4 oz., $2.50 BOGO
-$1 off Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt, 4 pk, printable
-.50/1 Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt, 4 pk, SS 6/20, SS 6/27, or printable
Final Price: .25

Breyers Ice Cream, 48 oz., $4.99 BOGO
-.75/1 Breyers Ice Cream Product, Kroger Home Mailer
-.75/2 Breyers Ice Cream, 48 oz, SS 6/27
Final Price: 1.74 - 2.12

Simply Potatoes, 20 oz., $2.50 BOGO
-$1/2 Simply Potatoes Product, Publix Smart Savings Booklet (Publix Coupon)
Final Price: .75 ea

Glass Plus Glass & Multi-surface Cleaner, 32 oz., $2.49 BOGO
-$1 off Glass Plus Cleaner printable (no more prints available)
Final Price: .24¢

Baking Potatoes, 5 lb., $2.99

Kashi Cereal or Granola, 10.4-17.5 oz., Instant Oatmeal, 11.28 or 12.1 oz., or Granola Bars, 6.2-8.4 oz., $2.50
-$1 off Kashi Organic Promise Cereal, Mambo sprout Spring green booklet
-$1/2 Kashi Products printable
-$1.50/2 Kashi Heart to Heart cereal, (recycle bank reward) printable
-$1/2 Kashi Cereal, RP 6/20 (Publix coupon)
Final Price: 1.50 - 2.00

Publix Crumbled Blue Cheese 4 oz, $1.99

Cascadian Farm Frozen Vegetables or Potatoes, 7.4-16 oz., $2
-$1 off Cascadian Product printable
Final Price: $1.00

Emerald Trail Mix, 5.5 oz., $1
-$1.50/2 Emerald Nuts Products, 5 oz +, RP 6/27
-$1 off Emerald Nuts Product, 5 oz +, RP 6/27
Final Price: Free - .25

Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo $1.99
-$1 off Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo, 2 oz, SS 6/13
-$1 off Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo Yellow Adv. Buy (store coupon)
Final Price: use both makes it free

Thanks to Southern Savers for this info. Check out her site for complete coupon/sale match-up.

Harris Teeter:

North Atlantic Lob­ster tails, $2.99 ea (thanks Ms. Cheap)

Kraft Salad Dressing, 16 oz.,$2.99 BOGO
-$1 off Kraft Dressing, 14 or 16 oz., SS 6/20
-.55/1 Kraft Dressings, 16 oz.+, printable
Final Price: 39 - .49

Snickers or M&M’s Ice Cream Bars/Sandwiches 6 ct., $4.45 BOGO
-$1/2 Snickers Ice Cream Multi-Packs, Any (DND 5) Blinkie
Final Price: 1.72 ea

Washington State Cherries $1.99 lb.

Jennie-O Turkey Bacon, $2.00
-.55/1 Jenni-O Turkey Bacon (Lena & Extra Lean), (register) printable
Final Price: .90¢

Maxwell House Coffee, 11-13 oz., $2.97
-$1 off Maxwell House Coffee, 10.5 oz +, SS 5/16
-$1/2 Maxwell House Coffee, 10.5 oz +, SS 5/16
Final Price: 1.97 - 2.47

HT Large White Eggs, 12 ct., 88¢

Coffee-Mate Creamers, 32 oz., $3
-.75/1 Nestle Coffee-Mate Creamer, any printable (makes it $1.50)
-.75/1 Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid or Powder Creamer printable
B2G1 Nestle Coffee-Mate Creamer printable
Final Price: Use (2) .75/1 and (1) B2G1 Qs for $1 ea

Walgreen's:

Van Camp’s Pork and Beans 15 oz, Armour Vienna Sausage 5 oz at 50¢ ea w/in-ad coupon
-$1/4 Van Camp’s Pork & Beans, June All You Magazine
Final Price: .25¢

One Dozen Eggs, 99¢

Maxwell House Original or French Roast 11.5 oz, $2.50
-$1 off Maxwell House Coffee, 10.5 oz +, SS 5/16
-$1/2 Maxwell House Coffee, 10.5 oz +, SS 5/16
Final Price: 1.50 - 2.00 ea

Lindsay Olives 5 or 6 oz at 99¢ ea w/in-ad coupon
-$1 off Lindsay Olive Product, RP 5/02
-$1/2 Lindsay Naturals Olives, (Facebook) printable
Final Price: Free- .50

HG Hill:

Go HERE for the best deals this week. It's a great week to buy Farmland products if you are lucky enough to have the coupons. Not all areas received them. It's also a great week for Old Orchard Juice and Nabisco crackers. Don't forget the penny items from the coupons in the Franklin Review Appeal on Wednesday!