Red Velvet pancakes breakfast recipe!


On Sunday mornings, I typically make pancakes for my kids.  We love to experiment and add different things to our pancakes or try different recipes, but in a discussion on Facebook about what we were having for breakfast, Casie mentioned Red Velvet pancakes.  I’ve heard of and LOVE Red Velvet cake, but the concept of Red Velvet pancakes was a new one for me and a lot of others as well!

Casie was kind enough to share her recipe with us.  This won’t be our breakfast this morning, but we’ll DEFINITELY be trying it out on Sunday!

Ingredients (pancakes):
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
12 ounces buttermilk
4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 teaspoon red food color

Ingredients (glaze):
4 ounces softened cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Add a few drops of milk to get consistency to drizzle

For pancakes, mix all dry ingredients together first, then add “wet” ingredients.  Garnish the “finished product” with pecans if you choose!

Thanks again Casie for sharing this recipe!

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AXE Men’s Hair Products Gift Pack with Bonus Deodorant Body Spray for $5 (50% off)

Walmart’s Value of the Day today is AXE Men’s Hair Products Gift Pack with Bonus Deodorant Body Spray for $5! That’s 50% off the regular retail price of $10. Shipping is just $.97 more. This is perfect for your summer road trips and vacations!

Click here to grab this deal–>AXE Men’s Hair Products Gift Pack with Bonus Deodorant Body Spray for $5

Here’s what’s included: 

  • AXE Dual 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner (12 fl.oz.)
  • AXE Whatever Messy Look Paste (2.64 fl.oz.)
  • AXE Hold + Touch Spiking Glue (0.64 fl.oz.)
  • BONUS Excite Deodorant Body Spray (1 fl.oz.)
  • Also includes UFC downloads as an additional bonus

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Tiny Love Follow Me Activity Toy only $12.77!

This super cute Tiny Love Follow Me Activity Toy is just $12.77 after coupon on Amazon right now!  This is a super cute toy if you’ve got a little one or if you need a gift idea for a little one!

The TINY LOVE Follow Me Fred is an adorable puppy with intriguing sounds and motions that are sure to delight your baby. Activated by your baby’s touch, this self-rolling puppy will encourage crawling, and fun buttons and sounds will enhance your baby’s cognitive development. Parents can even set Fred’s rolling speed to customize it throughout their baby’s crawling stages.

Click here to grab this deal–>Tiny Love Follow Me Activity Toy for $12.77

Scroll down and “Clip” the $5 off coupon (this makes it $12.77). NOTE: You must be logged into your Amazon account to clip the coupon and there is typically a limit of one coupon per account.

Choose from Fred, Leo, or Fiona (each one is a different color!)

Here are some of the included features:

  • Moves when touched by baby
  • Speed control for different crawling stages
  • Flexible accordion shape
  • Barks to remind baby to come and play
  • Three friendly tunes

PLEASE NOTE:  Pricing on Amazon can change at any time. The prices included in this post were valid at the time of posting!  Verify final pricing before placing your order!

(Thanks We Use Coupons!)

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 $49.99 shipped (50% off)

If you missed out on the deal on Adobe Photoshop on Amazon earlier this week, now you can grab it from Best Buy.  Today only, you can get Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 for just $49.99 shipped!  That’s 50% off the regular price of $99.99.

Turn everyday memories into sensational photos you’ll cherish forever. Adobe Photoshop Elements 10–the newest version of the #1 consumer photo-editing software–makes it easy to edit and create using automated options. Make flawed photos phenomenal with a brush stroke, create perfect group shots, and easily add patterns and effects. Tell your stories in unique printed creations and Online Albums, share photos with your social network, and view photos virtually anywhere you are.

Click here to grab this deal–>Adobe Photoshop Elements for $49.99 shipped  

  • Make every photo look its best with powerful options that take the work out of image editing
  • Create photo books, cards, calendars, and other printed mementos that look just the way you want
  • Quickly share your photos anywhere, including on Facebook and YouTube and in fun, interactive Online Albums
  • Enjoy your photos and videos virtually anywhere you are, and get automatic online backup with 2GB of free storage
  • Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 software lets you turn everyday memories into sensational photos with a complete photo-editing solution

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Walgreens Deals for the week of 5/20

If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you check out my tips for shopping at Walgreens here-Tips for shopping at Walgreens.   

If you need coupons for the deals this week, check out My Coupon Hunter!  

Did you know that Walgreens added Mobile coupons–> Walgreens Mobile coupons

FREEBIES:

Buy Sleep Sheet strips (10 ct) – $4.99, get a $5 RR
Final Price = FREE after RR

Buy U by Kotex Sleek Tampons (18 ct) – $3.99, get a $3 RR
$1/1 U by Kotex – 5-20 SS
Final Price = FREE after RR

RR DEALS:

Buy 2 participating Advil or Thermacare products, get a $5 RR
-Advil (40-50 ct) or Advil PM (16-20 ct) – $4.99
$1/1 Advil – 4-1 RP, 5-20 RP
$1/1 Advil PM – 3-11 RP, 4-1 RP, 5-20 RP
-Thermacare Heatwraps (2-3 ct) – $5.99
$3/1 Thermacare printable
$1/1 Thermacare – 4-1 RP, 5-20 RP
Final Price = 2 for $.98 when you buy Thermacare ($.49 each)

Buy 2 participating Allegra products, get a $4 RR
-Allegra 24 hour (30 ct) – $17.99
$5/1 Allegra or Children’s Allegra – 5-6 SS
-Children’s Allegra (12 hr or 12 ct) – $9.99
$5/1 Allegra or Children’s Allegra – 5-6 SS
Final Price = $5.98 for two children’s Allegra ($2.99 each)

Buy Claritin tablets or RediTabs (30 ct) or Liqui-Gels (24 ct) – $19.99, get a $3 RR
$5/1 Claritin printable
$5/1 Claritin NonDrowsy – 4-29 SS, 5-20 SS
Final Price = as low as $11.99 after coupon and RR

Buy 2 Colgate Total or Total Advanced toothpaste (4 oz), MaxWhite, MaxFresh, or 360 Clean toothbrush – 2/$6, get a $3 RR
$.75/1 Colgate Total Advanced, Optic White, or Sensitive Pro-Relief (4 oz+) – 5-13 SS
$.50/1 Colgate toothpaste – 4-29 SS
Final Price = 2/$1.50 after coupons and RR ($.75 each)

Buy select Dove products – 4/$15, get a $5 RR
-includes Dove shampoo or conditioner (12 oz), Dove hair treatments, Dove Body Mist or Men’s body wash
$1/1 Dove shampoo or conditioner printable
Final Price = as low as 4/$6 for shampoo/conditioner ($1.50 each)

Buy Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor – $9.99, get a $4 RR
Final Price = $5.99 after RR

Buy Glade Scented Oil Plugin Warmer, 2 pack refills, Auto Spray Refill, Scented Oil Candle Holder or Press & Spray Kit – $4.49, get a $1 RR
$1/1 Glade Spring Collection – March and May 2012 All You Magazine
$1/1 Glade Plugins Scented Oil Warmer – 5-20 SS
$1/1 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil refills – 5-20 SS
$.75/1 Glade Automatic spray refill printable
$1/1 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil refill printable
$1.25/1 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil warmer printable
$.40/1 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil holder printable
Final Price = as low as $2.24 after coupon and RR when you buy the warmer

Buy Oasis Age Essential Mouthwash (16 oz) – $5.99, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $.99 each after RR

Buy Oral B Complete Advantage toothbrush, Crest toothpaste (5.8-6.2 oz), or Scope Dual Blast, White, or Outlast mouthwash – $2.99, get a $1 RR
$.25/1 Crest toothpaste – 4-29 PG
$.25/1 Scope mouthwash – 4-29 PG
Final Price = $1.74 after coupon and RR

Spend $15 on participating products, get a $5 RR
-Hellmann’s mayonnaise – $3
$1/1 Hellman’s mayonnaise – 5-20 RP
-Lipton Tea bags (100 ct, 48 ct decaf, 40 ct green) – 2/$6
$1/1 Lipton Tea & Honey – 5-6 RP
-Ragu pasta sauce – 3/$5
Final Price = varies

Spend $10 on Revlon cosmetics, get a $3 RR
$2/1 Revlon face product – 4-29 SS
Final Price = varies
NOTE: Revlon cosmetics are also 30% off!

Spend $10 on Studio 35 Beauty products, get a $2 RR
Final Price = varies

Buy St. Joseph Enteric Aspirin (81 mg 200 ct) or Anacin (100 ct) – $8.99, get a $4 RR
$1.25/1 St. Joseph’s aspirin
Final Price = $3.74 after coupon and RR

Buy Walgreens Lansporazole Acid reducer (42 ct) – $14.99, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $9.99 after RR

FILLER ITEMS:

Nestle candy (.77-2.1 oz) – $.49 each
$1/3 Nestle single candy bars – 4-29 SS
Final Price = $.16 each after coupon (when you buy 3)

Table accessories – 2/$1
-includes stainless steel spreaders, plastic dessert cup, salt & pepper shakers, toothpick holder

OTHER:

Ajax cleanser – BOGO free with in ad coupon – priced at $.99
$1/2 Ajax – 2-26 SS
Final Price = $.49 each after coupon (when you buy 2)

Arm & Hammer laundry detergent (25-32 loads) – $2.99
$1/2 Arm & Hammer laundry detergent – 4-22 SS
Final Price = $2.49 each (when you buy 2)

Haribo gummi bears – $.79 with in ad coupon
$.30/1 Haribo gummi bears coupon
$.30/1 Haribo printable
Final Price = $.49 after coupon

Huggies Pull-Ups Training Pants – $8.99
$1.50/1 Huggies Pull-Ups printable
$2/1 Huggies Pull-Ups printable
$2/1 Huggies Pull Ups Walgreens coupon from the monthly coupon book found by the ads in most stores
Final Price = as low as $4.99 after coupons

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies (8 ct) – $1.99
$1/2 Kellogg’s Rice Krispies treats printable
Final Price = $1.49 each after coupon (when you buy 2)

Kibbles ‘N Bits (4 lbs) or Meow Mix (3.5 lbs) – $3.99
$1.50/1 Kibbles ‘n Bits dry dog food – 5-13 RP
$1/1 Kibbles ‘n Bits printable
$.75/1 Meow Mix dry cat food – 4-1 RP
Final Price = as low as $2.49 each after coupon for Kibbles ‘n Bits

Nivea lotion or body wash – BOGO 50% off
$2/1 Nivea printable
$2/1 Nivea hand or body lotion – 4-29 RP
$2/1 Nivea for Men body lotion – 4-29 RP
Final Price = varies

Oscar Mayer wieners – BOGO free – prices start at $3.29
Final Price = $1.65 each when you buy 2

Wet Ones antibacterial wipes (40 ct) – 2/$4 with in ad coupon
$.75/1 Wet Ones – 4-22 SS
Final Price = $1.25 each after coupons

The following transactions are for those who have few, if any, RR to start:  $17.06 in merchandise for $5.27 OOP

TRANSACTION #1:

Buy U by Kotex Sleek Tampons (18 ct) – $3.99

Use $1/1 U by Kotex – 5-20 SS

Spend $2.99, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #2:

Buy 2 Colgate Total or Total Advanced toothpaste (4 oz) – 2/$6
Buy Nestle candy bar – $.49

Use $.75/1 Colgate Total Advanced, Optic White, or Sensitive Pro-Relief (4 oz+) – 5-13 SS
Use $3 Kotex RR

Spend $1.99 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #3:

Buy 2 Oscar Meyer weiners – $3.29 each

-$3.29 (store BOGO free promotion)
-$3 Colgate RR

Spend $.29 OOP 

FAQS: (Check out Walgreens coupon policy here!)

Do you do multiple transactions at one store on one visit?
It just depends. Several stores in my area have gone to a “one RR per item per day” rule, which means I can’t do more than one transaction where I’m earning RR for the same product at the same store. Some of the stores in my area also will not let you use the RR you earn from one transaction on another transaction in that same visit.  I’m fortunate to have several stores within a few minutes of my house, so I usually try to break up transactions at different stores and on different days to stay in the good graces of my stores.

What is Walgreens policy on using BOGO free coupons with a BOGO free offer, adjusting down coupons, etc.? 
The new coupon policy does not really using a BOGO free coupon with a BOGO free promotion, but it does say you can use up to two coupons as long as the total doesn’t go below zero, so, you SHOULD be able to do this!!

Walgreens coupon policy is now to adjust the value of coupons down – YAY!!

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item (always give the store coupon last to avoid problems)

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn RegisterRewards. (for example, if you buy 2 Gillette razors at one time, you will only earn a RR for one)

*You also typically cannot use the Register Rewards earned from a promotion on the same promotion and earn Register Rewards again. For example, if you buy the Gillette razor and use the RR from that to buy more, the RR will not print

*Register Rewards are considered to be “manufacturer’s coupons” and you can only use one manufacturer’s coupon per item. You will have to add “filler” items if you are using a manufacturer’s coupon and a RR. The in ad coupons often have good, inexpensive filler items. (check out the weekly match-ups for ideas)

*If you are using more than one RR in a transaction, always give the RR with the highest value FIRST. Sometimes strange things happen with coupons and taxes and even if you think you have planned out your scenario very well, you will end up with more overage than you planned for.

*If you are buying items that would result in a “free” item or “overage” when combining a storecoupon and a manufacturer’s coupon, give the manufacturer’s coupon FIRST, and the storecoupons LAST to avoid beeping/issues at the register! Make sure that you are purchasing enough items in your total transaction to “cover” the overage. You will not get cash back and you will have to add items to cover the overage or they will not take the coupon.

*If your Register Reward doesn’t print for some reason and you have fulfilled all of the obligations for the “deal” (including not using RR from the same parent company to pay) DO NOT let them tell you it is because you used coupons! Chances are they didn’t print because the catalina machine is not working. You have two choices: you can return your items and try again or you can contact the catalina company by doing the following:
*The store will give you a form to fill out and mail in to catalina
*Call             1-877-210-1917      , option 1

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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