Nabisco Wheat Thins vs. Target Thin Wheats

I love snacking on Wheat Thins and hummus but the crackers can be expensive if I can't find them on sale. I noticed that Target's Market Pantry Thin Wheats are less expensive, so I decided to give them a try.

Price:
Target's Market Pantry Thin Wheats sell for $1.79 for a 9 oz. box. Nabisco's Wheat Thins average around $3.49 for a 9 oz. box but I have seen them go on sale for as low as $1.99. Coupons for Wheat Thins are available infrequently.

Nutrition:
I purchased the reduced fat versions of both of these products. Target’s crackers have more saturated fat (1g vs. 0.5g), more sodium (270mg vs. 260mg) and more fiber (2g vs. 1g). Nabisco’s crackers have calcium (20mg vs. 0mg) and potassium (55mg vs. 0mg).

Taste:
The crackers taste almost alike. They are so similar that I can’t describe the difference in taste and I really have to concentrate to notice it. However, the textures of the crackers are different. The Target crackers are thinner than the Wheat Thins. Because they are thinner, the Target crackers don’t have the same amount of crunch as the Wheat Thins.

I think Target Market Pantry Thin Wheats are an acceptable substitute for Nabisco’s Wheat Thins but I do prefer the crunchier Wheat Thins. I will continue to stock up on Wheat Thins when they go on sale and when I have coupons, but in a pinch, I would purchase Market Pantry Thin Wheats.

Super Fresh Deals 2/27-3/5

Super Fresh is tripling coupons Friday through Monday again!

Frozen Food Month: Spend $75 on Frozen Food items between 2/27 and 3/26 and get $10 off your next shopping order between 3/27 and 4/16. Limit one offer per customer.

Mix and Match 4 for $6 Deal: Valid on Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Fiber One Toaster Pastries & GM Cereals.

See the full Super Fresh ad here. Prices and coupons can vary by region. This list is taken from a Maryland sale ad. Remember most stores double (and triple!) coupons up to 99 cents. See the Super Fresh coupon policy here.

Triple coupon deals are in green below and are only good Friday through Monday. Regular coupon deals are in red.


Sale Prices Good Friday-Monday only:

America's Choice Butter Quarters $1.48 (Limit 2) with additional $25 purchase

Russet Baking Potatoes 5 lbs. $1.68

Yellow Onions 3 lbs. $1.68

Deals Good All Week:

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.99 per lb.

Italian Hot or Sweet Sausage $1.99 per lb.

Red or Golden Delicious Apples $.99 per lb.

General Mills Cereals 4 for $6 (Must buy 4)
$1 off 3 GM Cereals (2/8 GM) = $5 for 4 ($1.25 each)
Part of the Mix & Match Deal

Yoplait Yogurt $.38 (Must buy 10)
$.40 off 6 Yoplait (2/8 GM, 1/4 GM) = $2.60 for 10 ($.26 each)
$.40 off 6 Yoplait (2/8 GM, 1/4 GM) = $3 for 10 ($.30 each)

Thomas' Twin Pack English Muffins $1.99

Kellogg's Cereals $2.50
$.70 off Kellogg's cereal (2/22 RP) = $.40
$.70 off Kellogg's cereal (2/22 RP) = $1.10

Dole Fruit Bowl & Gel Cups $2
$.75 off 2 Dole Fruit Bowl & Gel Cup (1/11 SS) = $1.75 for 2 ($.875 each)
$.75 off 2 Dole Fruit Bowl & Gel Cup (1/11 SS) = $2.50 for 2 ($1.25 each)

Fiber One Toaster Pastries 4 for $6 (Must buy 4)
$.50 off 1 Fiber One Toaster Pastry (2/22 SS) = Free if you have 4 coupons!
$.50 off 1 Fiber One Toaster Pastry (2/22 SS) $2 for 4 if you have 4 coupons.
Part of the Mix & Match Deal

Fiber Plus Bars $2.50
$.75 off 1 Kellogg's Fiber Plus Bars (1/18 RP) = $.25
$.75 off 1 Kellogg's Fiber Plus Bars (1/18 RP) = $1

Betty Crocker Warm Delights $1.67
$.50 off 1 Betty Crocker Warm Delights (2/8 GM) = $.17
$.50 off 1 Betty Crocker Warm Delights (2/8 GM) = $.67

Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn $1.50
$.50 off 2 Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn (2/8 SS, 1/25 SS) = $1.50 for 2
$.50 off 2 Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn (2/8SS, 1/25 SS) = $2 for 2

Butterball Sliced Turkey Bacon $1.50
$1 off 3 = $3.50 for 3 Turkey Bacon or Lunchmeat ($1.17 each)

Nature's Pride Bread $2
$.55 off 1 (2/22 RP) = $1.45
This coupon is "Do Not Double".

Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread $2
$.40 off 1 Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread (2/22 SS) = $.80
$.40 off 1 Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread (2/22 SS) = $1.20

Pillsbury Savorings $3
$.55 off 1 Pillsbury Savorings (1/25 SS) = $1.35
$.55 off 1 Pillsbury Savorings (1/25 SS) = $1.90

Tropicana Orange Juice $3
$1 off 2 Tropicana Orange Juices 64 oz. (1/4 RP) = $5 for 2 ($2.50 each)

Duracell AA/AAA 4 pack $2.99
$.75 off 1 Duracell Battery (1/18 PG) = $.74 Expires 2/28

Aquafresh Toothpaste $.99

Kotex Lightdays Liners $.99
$1 off 2 Kotex Lightdays (2/22 SS) = $.98 for 2 ($.49 each)

Suave Shampoo or Conditioner $.99
$1 off 2 Suave Suave Hair Care, Lotion, Body Wash or Deodorant (1/11 RP) = $.98 for 2 ($.49 each)
$2 off 3 Suave Hair Care, Lotion, Body Wash or Deodorant (1/11 RP) = $.97 for 3 ($.32 each)

Ziploc Bags (Quart Freezer 15 ct. or Quart Storage 20 ct.) $2.29
$.55 off any Ziploc Brand Easy Zipper Bags with Expandable Bottom (2/22 SS) = $.64
$.55 off any Ziploc Brand Easy Zipper Bags with Expandable Bottom (2/22 SS) = $1.19

Zattarain's Dirty Rice $2.19
$.75 off 2 Zattarain's Products (2/8 RP) = $2.13 for 2 ($1.06 each)
$.75 off 2 Zattarain's Products (2/8 RP) = $2.88 for 2 ($1.44 each)

Ziploc Containers $3.19
$.75 off Ziploc Containers (1/11 SS) = $.94
$.75 off Ziploc Containers (1/11 SS) = $1.69

Hefty One Zip Bags $1.99 This is an unadvertised sale price.
$.55 off Hefty One Zip Bags (1/25 RP) = $.34
$.55 off Hefty One Zip Bags (1/25 RP) = $.89


Did you see a deal or coupon match up that I missed? Leave a comment and let us know about it!

Visit the Grocery Gathering to find the weekly deals at your other favorite grocery stores.

Free Chili Tomorrow at Hard Times

Hard Times Cafe is giving away a free bowl of chili with any purchase tomorrow, February 26th. Hard Times has locations in Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina.

Hard Times has delicious chili and cornbread. Their chili nachos are awesome too. If it is your first time there, they are happy to give you a sample of each kind of chili to help you decide which to order.

Free Quizno's Sub

Quizno's is giving away 1 million free subs!

Register here to get a coupon for a free small sub or everyday value sub. A photo ID is required to redeem the coupon and it expires 5 days after you print it.

Thanks Mercedes!

Lands' End Free Shipping Till 2/26/09

Here is a Land' End Free Shipping code good until Thursday, 2/26/09. There is no minimum order.

Promotion Code: GROOVY
Pin: 4672

20% off at The Container Store

Here is a 20% coupon for The Container Store! It is good until March 1, 2009 and you can use it in-store or online.

Thanks Freebies 4 Mom for posting this link!

40% off In-Store at Old Navy

Here is a printable coupon for 40% off in-store at Old Navy on one regular price item. It is good until February 26th.

Thanks Mommy Making Money for posting the deal!

Ragu Deal at Safeway

I stumbled upon a super deal on Ragu this week at Safeway. Ragu is on sale for 99 cents and there were $1 off 3 Ragu sauce coupons in the 1/18 Red Plum insert. I bought 6 jars of Ragu and used 2 of the $1 off coupons. I paid $3.94 for the 6 jars. Two $2 off your next shopping order Catalinas printed out and they said they were compliments of Ragu.

$4 off my next shopping trip at Safeway for buying $3.94 of Ragu!

Get the rest of the Safeway deals for this week at Mommy Making Money.

Super Fresh Triple Coupons 2/20-2/23

I made my triple coupon trip to Super Fresh this morning. Here is a look at what I bought for $8.83:



Triple Coupon Match Ups (Good Friday through Monday only):
Coupon used and Final Price are in red. Coupon source is in parenthesis. Coupons and prices can vary by region.

Kellogg's Fiber Plus Bars $2.50
- $.75 off Fiber Plus Bar (1/18 RP ) = $.25

Betty Crocker Frosting $1.67
- $.50 off Betty Crocker Frosting (2/8 GM) = $.16

Heluva Good Cheese Bar $2.50
- $.50 off Heluva Good Cheese or Dip (1/18 SS) = $1.00

Chex Mix $1.25
- $.50 off Chex Mix or Cheerios Snack Mix (1/25 SS, 2/22 SS) = FREE
Plus I got $.25 overage.

Ziploc Bags (Quart Freezer 15 ct. or Quart Storage 20 ct.) $2.29
- $.75 off any Ziploc Product (Right@Home Sample Pack) = $.04
- $.55 off any Ziploc Brand Easy Zipper Bags with Expandable Bottom (2/22 SS) = $.64

Cream of Wheat $4.19
- $.75 off Cream of Wheat (1/11 SS) = $1.94

Del Monte Petite Diced Tomatoes, No Salt Added $1.39
- $.40 off Del Monte No Salt Added Tomatoes (2/8 RP) = $.19

Muir Glen Organic Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz $2.19
- $.75 off Muir Glen Product (? Sunday insert) = FREE
or
Muir Glen Organic Diced Tomatoes 28 oz $2.50
- $.75 off Muir Glen Product (? Sunday insert) = $.25

Lysol Country Scent Toilet Bowl Cleaner $2.49
- $.75 off Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner (? Sunday insert) = $.24

Zattarain's Dirty Rice $2.19
- $.75 off 2 Zattarain's Products (2/8 RP) = $2.13 for 2 ($1.06 each)

Progresso Classics Soup $.99
- $.50 off 2 Progresso Soups (1/4 GM, 2/8 GM) = $.48 for 2

Ziploc Containers $3.19
- $.75 off Ziploc Containers (1/11 SS) = $.94

Campbell's Select Soup $1.25
- $.50 off 2 Campbell's Select (12/14 SS, 1/4 SS, 2/8 SS) = $1 for 2

Campbell's Kids Soup $1.25
- $.40 off 2 Campbell's Kids Soup (?) = $1.30 ($.65 each)

Campbell's Healthy Request Soup $1.25
- $.40 off 2 Campbell's Healthy Request (1/4 SS, 2/8 SS) = $1.30 ($.65 each)

Frank's Red Hot 12 oz Original $2
- $.50 off Frank's Red Hot (1/18 SS) = $.50

French's Honey Mustard $1.69
- $.50 off Spicy Brown, Honey, Honey Dijon or Horeseradish Mustard (1/18 SS) = $.19

I also saw on Hot Coupon World that you may be able to get good deals on Sargento cheese sticks, Healthy Ones lunch meat, and Mentos gum. I don't have prices for these though.


Take a look at the rest of this week's deals for 2/20-2/26.


Let me know if you find any great triple coupon match ups for this weekend so I can add them to the list!

Free Photo Book at Shutterfly

You can create a free 20 page 8x8 photo book at Shutterfly through March 10, 2009 when you use the promo code PHOTOBOOKS. The book is regularly priced at $29.99. Shipping will be $7.99.


The fine print: Licensed premium photo books, Martha Stewart books, Creating Keepsakes books, Adventure books and leather and padded photo books are not included. Taxes, shipping & handling charges apply.

Super Fresh Deals 2/20-2/26

Triple Coupons at Super Fresh Friday through Monday only! There is not a whole lot of great deals in the sale flyer but I am hoping to make some great deals happen with triple coupons. I will do a triple coupon post after I go shopping on Friday or Saturday to let you know what I find. (Update: Here is the triple coupon post!)

See the full Super Fresh ad here. Prices and coupons can vary by region. This list is taken from a Maryland sale ad. Remember most stores double (and triple!) coupons up to 99 cents. See the Super Fresh coupon policy here.

Triple coupon deals are in green below and are only good Friday through Monday. Regular coupon deals are in red.



80% Lean Ground Beef $1.98 per lb.

Assorted Pork Chops, Bone-In $1.38 per lb.

Red Seedless Grapes $.97 per lb.

Progresso Classics Soup $.99
Triple Coupon Deal: $.50 off 2 Progresso Soups (1/4 GM, 2/8 GM) = $.48 for 2 ($.24 each)
Coupon Deal: $.50 off 2 Progresso Soups (1/4 GM, 2/8 GM) = $.98 for 2 ($.49 each) or $1 off 4 Progresso Soups (2/8 GM) = $2.96 for 4 ($.74 each)

Dove Bar Soap 6 ct. $5.99
Coupon Deal: $1 off Dove Beauty bar 6 pack or larger (1/18 RP) = $4.99

Land O Lakes Cheese Singles 16 oz. $1.99

Arnold Whole Grain Classics or Grains Bread $1.99
Coupon Deal: $1 off Arnold Bread (March All You magazine) = $.99

Campbell's Select Soup $1.25
Triple Coupons: $.50 off 2 Campbell's Select (12/14 SS, 1/4 SS, 2/8 SS) = $1 for 2
Coupon Deal: $.50 off 2 Campbell's Select (12/14 SS, 1/4 SS, 2/8 SS) = $1.50 for 2

Campbell's Kids Soup $1.25
Triple Coupons: $.40 off 2 Campbell's Kids Soup (?) = $1.30 ($.65 each)
Coupon Deal: $.40 off 2 Campbell's Kids Soup (?) = $1.70 ($.85 each)

Campbell's Healthy Request Soup $1.25
Triple Coupons: $.40 off 2 Campbell's Healthy Request (1/4 SS, 2/8 SS) = $1.30 ($.65 each)
Coupon Deal: $.40 off 2 Campbell's Healthy Request (1/4 SS, 2/8 SS) = $1.70 ($.85 each)

Minute Maid Orange Juice $2

Ken's Salad Dressing $1.25
Coupon Deal: $1 off 2 Ken's Salad Dressing (1/11 SS) = $1.50 for 2

Heluva Good Cheese Bars $2.50
Triple Coupons: $.50 off Heluva Good Cheese (1/18 SS) = $1
Coupon Deal: $.50 off Heluva Good Cheese (1/18 SS) = $1.50 or $1 off Heluva Good Cheese (1/18 SS) = $1.50


Did you see a deal or coupon match up that I missed? Leave a comment and let us know about it!

Visit the Grocery Gathering to find the weekly deals at your other favorite grocery stores.

Super Fresh Coupon Policy

I have been getting some questions from readers about using coupons at Super Fresh. I contacted Super Fresh to get their official coupon policy and I have also included my practical experiences using coupons at my local stores. If you have a coupon question and you can't find the answer here, let me know!

Super Fresh's official coupon policy:

- Manufacturer's coupons are accepted at face value at all stores with no limit to the number of coupons.
- Stores which double coupons can double up to 4 coupons for 4 like items. Coupons beyond this double coupon limit will be redeemed at face value. For example, if a customer purchases 5 cans of Maxwell House coffee and has 5 coupons, the store will double 4 coupons and redeem the 5th at face value.
- The amount doubled up to varies by location.
- Customers will not receive money back if the coupon value is greater than the retail price.
- Internet coupons are not accepted.
- Competitors' coupons are not accepted. Updated 3/26/09: It appears that at least some stores are now accepting competitors' coupons. Check at customer service to find out if your store takes them.


I believe most Super Fresh stores double coupons up to 99 cents. That means a 50 cent coupon is worth $1.00, a 55 cent coupon is worth $1.10 and a 75 cent coupon is worth $1.50. On special weeks when the store is tripling coupons, 50 cent coupons are worth $1.50, 55 cent coupons are worth $1.65 and 75 cent coupons are worth $2.25. Coupons labeled "Do Not Double" will not be doubled or tripled.

In my experience using the self-checkout, sometimes coupons will double or triple beyond the cost of the item (so you get it free plus some overage) and sometimes the register only doubles it to the cost of the item (making the item free). When I use the cashiers to check out, I have have had them catch the register giving overage and manually change it to erase the overage.

Super Fresh publishes store coupons in a magazine called Easy Solutions. The magazine is usually available at the check out counter or with the sales fliers. At my local stores, I usually have trouble finding copies. You can also view the booklet online, but you cannot print the coupons from the internet. The store coupons can be stacked with a manufacturer's coupon. This means that you can use 1 store coupon and 1 manufacturer's coupon on the same item for extra savings. The store coupons usually have a limit of 1 per customer.

CVS This Week

I haven't had the time to do any CVSing lately. I finally had some free time and I got to make three trips this week. I was happy about the deals I was able to get on Diet Coke. Our stockpile was getting low.

If you are new to the Drugstore Game, my transactions this week are good for you to check out. I started the week with no ECBs, just like you would do if you were new to the game. If you haven't heard of the game before, head over to Money Saving Mom for a CVS tutorial and Q&A.

Check out this week's deals at Deal Seeking Mom and Coupon Cravings.



Transaction 1:

Purchases:
6 Diet Coke 12 Packs $21.00
Kid Essentials $11.99
Total: $32.99

Coupons Used:
$5 off $30 Purchase CVS coupon (email from CVS)
Buy 1 Coke 12 Pack Get One Free coupon (MyCokeRewards.com)
(4) $1 off Coke 12 Pack coupons (MyCokeRewards.com)
Free Kid Essentials Coupon
Total Coupons: $24.49

Total OOP (out of pocket): $8.50 + tax
Total ECBs Earned: $10 ($10 ECBs for $20 Diet Coke purchase)



Transaction 2:

Purchases:
6 Diet Coke 2 liters $5.94
2 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpastes 4 oz $5.98
2 Herbal Essences Shampoos $5.98
Total: $17.90

Coupons & ECBs Used:
$1 off Colgate Total Toothpaste (2/1 SS)
$1.50 off Colgate Total Toothpaste (March All You magazine)
$3 off 2 Herbal Essences products (2/8 PG)
$10 ECBs from Transaction 1
Total coupons: $15.50

Total OOP: $2.40 + tax
Total ECBs Earned: $7.98 ($2 for Herbal Essences, $5.98 Colgate Total Toothpaste)



Transaction 3:

Purchases:
CVS Chewable Asprin 36ct. $1.99
2 Herbal Essences Shampoo $5.98
6 Stayfree Pads $23.34
Dr. Pepper $1.49
Total: $32.80

Coupons & ECBs Used:
$3 off 2 Herbal Essences products (2/8 PG)
(3) Buy 1 Stayfree Product Get One Free coupons (1/4 RP)
$2 Stayfree Pads CVS coupon (from Magic Coupon Machine)
Free Dr. Pepper coupon
$5 off $30 Purchase CVS coupons (from Magic Coupon Machine)
$7.98 ECBs from Transaction 2
Total coupons: $31.14

Total OOP: $1.66
Total ECBs Earned: $13.99 ($2 Herbal Essences, $10 Stayfree Pads, $1.99 Chewable Asprin)


I spent a total of $12.56 out of pocket this week on all my transactions and I have $13.99 in ECBs for next week. And I have replenished my Diet Coke stockpile!

Did you have a great transaction at CVS this week? Leave a comment and let us know about it!

Walmart Freebies

Walmart.com is one of my favorite sources for free samples. The samples almost always arrive quickly and in good condition. I never get spam emails from them.

Right now you can get these samples from Walmart:
Metamucil
Benefiber
Maybelline New York Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation
Huggies Baby Wipes
Tena Ultimate Pads
Always Infinity Pads
Poise Pads
Viva Paper Towels

Frugal Recipe: Shredded Pork Roast

Wondering what to do with the 99 cent Pork Shoulder Butt Roast on sale at Super Fresh this week? Last time it was on sale I bought it but I had no idea what to do with it. I tossed it in the slow cooker with a cup of water and a packet of Ortega taco seasoning I got for free that same week. It turned out really yummy! And the leftovers the next day were even tastier. We just ate it with some broccoli and rice but it would be perfect wrapped up in a tortilla with your favorite burrito fillings. I highly recommend giving this frugal recipe a try.


Shredded Pork Roast

3.5 lb. Whole Boston Butt Pork Shoulder Roast
1 taco seasoning packet
1 cup water

Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on high for 8 hours. Remove fat and shred meat. Pour some of the liquid from the slow cooker over the shredded meat.

Servings: 6

Cartoon Cuts Coupon Online

You can now print a $2 off a haircut coupon from the Cartoon Cuts website. It is good through December 31, 2009. It is not valid on bangs trims or family plans and it also says it is not valid at all Cartoon Cuts salons.

You can check here to see if there is a Cartoon Cuts location near you.

Thanks to Kempmill for the tip!

Red Plum Coupon Insert in Your Mailbox

Last weekend I was wondering where in the world my Red Plum coupon insert was. It wasn't in my Sunday Washington Post and I was mad. Then later in the week it magically appeared in my mailbox along with my junk mail ads, Pennysaver and Pizza Hut coupons. It turns out that in the DC area Red Plum coupons will no longer be included with the Sunday paper. They are going to be delivered to everyone's mailbox.

Thanks to Mercedes for letting us know what was going on! Get the full details at Common Sense with Money.

Super Fresh Deals 2/13-2/19

There are some good deals this week at Superfresh! Remember they double coupons up to 99 cents. All the deals and coupons listed below are from a Maryland sale ad and Maryland coupon inserts. Deals and coupons can vary by area. I heard here that there are also some coupon matchups from the current Easy Solutions magazine. I haven't found a copy yet and they haven't posted it at the Superfresh website yet either. Check around the checkout counters for the magazine.

Go here to see the full Superfresh ad.

Deals good Friday through Monday only:

Pepsi 2 Liter $.79 (Limit 6) with $25 additional purchase

Scott Bath Tissue 20 Roll $9.99 with $25 additional purchase
Coupon Deal: $1 off Scott Bath Tissue (2/8 SS) = $8.99

Fresh Broccoli Crowns $.88 per lb.



Deals Good All Week:

Colgate Toothpaste 4.6 oz $.99
Coupon Deal: $1 off any Colgate Toothpaste (2/1 SS) = FREE!

Colgate Extra Clean Toothbrush $.89
Coupon Deal: $1 off 2 Adult or Kids Manual Toothbrushes from Colgate (2/1 SS) = $.78 for 2 ($.39 each)

Whole Fresh Pork Shoulder Butt Roast $.99 per lb.
Need a frugal recipe for this roast? Check this shredded pork recipe out!

Perdue Fresh Boneless Chicken Breast, Thin Sliced or Breast Tenders BOGO (Limit 1 offer)

Russet Potatoes 5 lbs. $1.48

Eggland's Best White Eggs $1.64-$1.74
Coupon Deal: $.55 off Egglands Best White Eggs (2/8 SS) = $.54-$.64
I also heard there is a $.35 off store coupon in the Easy Solutions mag. You can stack this with the manufacturer's coupon to get $.35 more off.

Arm & Hammer 2x Liquid Laundry Detergent $2.74-$3.24

Tropicana OJ 64 oz $3
Coupon Deal: $1 off 2 Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice 64 oz (1/4 RP) = $5 for 2 ($2.50 each)

Cap'n Crunch Cereal $1.99
Coupon Deal: $1 off 2 Cap'n Crunch (1/4 RP) = $2.98 for 2 ($1.49 each)

Quaker Life Cereal $1.99
Coupon Deal: 1 off 2 boxes of Quaker Life (1/4 RP or 12/7 RP) = $2.98 for 1 ($1.49 each)

Arm & Hammer Essentials $2.50
Coupon Deal: $1 off Arm & Hammer Essentials (12/14 SS) = $1.50

Chex Mix $1.25
Coupon Deal: $.50 off Cheerios Snack Mix or Chex Mix (1/25 SS) = $.25

Betty Crocker Frosting $1.66
Coupon Deal: $.50 off Betty Crocker Frosting (2/8 GM) = $.66

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix $1.66
Coupon Deal: $.40 off 1 Cookie Mix (2/8 GM) = $.86

Betty Crocker Warm Delights $1.66
Coupon Deal: $.50 off 1 Warm Delights (2/8 GM) = $.66

Polaner Sugar Free Preserves $1.99
Coupon Deal: $.50 of 1 Polaner Fruit Spread or Preserve (?) = $.99

Smithfield Smoked Sausage $3
Coupon Deal: $.55 off 1 Smithfield Smoked Sausage (1/18 SS) = $1.90

Thomas' Hearty Grain English Muffins $1.99
Coupon Deal: $1 off Thomas' English Muffins (March All You magazine) = $.99

Tree Ripe Orange Juice 59 oz $2
This is cheaper per oz than the Tropicana OJ with coupon

Mrs. T's Pierogies $2.50
Coupon Deal: $1 off 1 Mrs. T's Pierogies (1/25 RP) = $1.50

Herbal Essences Hair Care Products $2.49
Coupon Deal: $3 off 2 Herbal Essences shampoos, conditioners, styling products or hair color = $1.98 for 2 ($.99 each)

Did you see some deals or coupon matchups that I missed? Leave a comment and let us know about it!

Visit the Grocery Gathering to get the weekly deals for your other favorite grocery stores.

California Tortilla- Double Burrito Elito Points!

Attention California Tortilla diners: you can get double Burrito Elito points every day from February 16th through March 15 on all purchases (except gift cards and catering)!

With the Burrito Elito program, you normally get 1 point for each dollar you spend. When you reach 50 points, you get 5 Burrito Bucks to spend at California Tortilla.

You can also get a free taco at California Tortilla when you sign up for their very amusing Taco Talk newsletter.

Cal Tort has great kids meals that come with a kids drink (soda or juice), chips and queso and a brownie. For grownups, I am personally a fan of the blackened chicken, spinach, black bean quesadilla.

Find out if there is a California Tortilla location near you.

Free Breakfast at Ikea

Ikea is offering free breakfast again this weekend! You can get a free small breakfast and a free cup of coffee until 10:30am from Friday, February 13th to Monday, February 16th. Limit one per customer.

They are also running a Seize the Day promotion this weekend with 400 thread count sheets for $9.99 on Saturday, a comforter for $19.99 on Sunday, and a Malm 3 drawer dresser for $39.99 on Monday.

Thanks Melissa for passing along this deal!

Frugal Recipe: Pot of Beans Dinner

This is one of my favorite frugal cold weather recipes. I came up with this meal a few years ago from items I usually have on hand in my pantry. I stock up on the beans, sauce, and diced tomatoes when they are on sale and this turns out to be a very inexpensive meal. It is fast to prepare and you only dirty one pot to make it. It feeds my family of 2 adults and 2 kids with enough left over my lunch the next day.

Enjoy!


Pot of Beans Dinner
4-6 servings

1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, finely diced
1 can kidney beans (15.5 oz), drained & rinsed
1 can black beans (15.5 oz), drained & rinsed
1 can great northern beans or butter beans (15.5 oz), drained & rinsed
1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz), partially drained*
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. red pepper
shredded cheddar cheese or sour cream (optional)

Cook ground beef and onion in a dutch oven or large pot till ground beef is browned. Drain the grease. Add the rest of the ingredients (except the cheddar cheese or sour cream). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on medium low for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve as is or with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese or a spoonful of sour cream.

* To partially drain the tomatoes, I dump out the liquid at the top of the can but I don't squeeze out the liquid from the tomatoes. I find the beans are too watery if I don't remove some of the tomato juice. Also, I prefer to used petite diced tomatoes.

Lands' End Free Shipping Till 2/12

Here is a free shipping code for Lands' End good through 2/12. The code is good toward regularly priced items and there is no minimum order.

Promotion Code: TULIP
Pin: 6724

Super Fresh Deals 2/6-2/12

Check your full local Super Fresh ad here. These deals are taken from a Maryland sale ad.

Super Fresh doubles coupons up to $.99. All the coupons listed below are from Sunday papers.


Deals valid Friday-Monday only:
Stouffer's Red Box Entrees $1.88 with additional $25 purchase (limit 8)

Florida's Natural Orange Juice $1.88 with additional $25 purchase (limit 2)

Fresh Express Garden Salad $.98


Deals Good All Week:

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes & Corn Flakes $1.99 (Other varieties also on sale)
Coupon Deals: $1.50 off 2 Frosted Flakes (RP 1/18) = $2.48 for 2 ($1.24 each)
$1.50 off 2 Corn Flakes (RP 1/18) = $2.48 for 2 ($1.24 each)

Progresso Classics Soup $.99
Coupon Deal: $.50 off 2 Progresso Soups (GM 1/4) = $.98 for 2 ($.49 each)
$1 off 4 Progresso Soups (GM 2/8) = $2.96 ($.74 each)

Ragu $1.50
Coupon Deal: $1 off 3 Ragu Pasta Sauces (RP 1/18) = $3.50 ($1.17 each)

Suave Shampoo or Conditioner $.89
Coupon Deal: $1 off 2 Suave products (RP 1/11) = $.78 for 2 ($.39 each)
$2 off 3 Suave products (RP 1/11) = $.67 for 3 ($.22 each)

Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies $1.69

Thomas' Twin Pack English Muffins $1.88

Dannon Yogurt $.50
Coupon Deal: $1 off 10 Dannon Yogurts = $4 for 10 ($.40 each)

Eggo Waffles $1.66
Coupon Deal: $.75 off 1 Eggo Waffles (RP 12/16) = $.16

Did you see any great deals or coupon match ups this week? Let me know about it!

The Grocery Gathering

I have joined the Grocery Gathering over at BeCentsAble.

The Grocery Gathering lists links to blogs that post the deals and coupon match ups at national and local grocery and drug stores. You can find the deals at CVS, Target, Kmart, Walgreens, Rite-Aid and Walmart and there are also links for 58 local grocery and drug stores.

Cartoon Cuts Coupon in February Washington Family

There is a $2 off any haircut coupon on page 26 of the February Washington Family Magazine. The coupon excludes bang trims and it expires on 3/31/09.

Washington Family Magazine is available for free at grocery stores, libraries, Babies R Us and Toys R Us, doctors offices, books stores and other places in the DC Metro area.

The magazine is also available online. Here is the link to the coupon page. I don't know if Cartoon Cuts will accept a coupon printed from the internet or not. If you try to use one, please come back and let me know if they accepted it or not.

Update: There is now a $2 off coupon you can print from the Cartoon Cuts website. Go here for the details.

Tuesday: Free Breakfast at Denny's

Enjoy a free Grand Slam breakfast at Denny's on Tuesday, February 3rd from 6am to 2pm.