Where Every Penny Counts
Today make cookies or another treat to share and drop them off for a family member, friend, or neighbor. You can do it anonymously or make a visit out of it!
Click here for other ideas about how you can give to others this month.
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The winner of the Lawry’s What’s Your Flavor? Prize Pack Giveaway is #6:
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If you’re looking to build your stockpile this week, here are some of the items you can add for rock bottom prices: (if you want to “decode” the coupon lingo, check out this post here, and if you want to know of reputable places where you can stock up on coupons, check out this post here)
Do you have other items that are at “stock up” prices to share this week? Please comment or e-mail me!!
BABY:
Huggies – $5.49 at Walgreens after coupon (on sale for $7.99 this week) or $6.49 at Walmart after coupon (everyday price is $8.99)
Use this coupon here:
$2.50/1 Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers printable
Similac Ready Feed formula – $.84/each at Walmart (regular price is $3.84) or $.86/each at Target (regular price is $3.86)
Use this coupon here:
$3/1 Similac (zip code 90210)
CANNED GOODS:
Campbell’s Cream of Chicken or Cream of Mushroom soup – FREE at Kroger (if you take advantage of the Mega sale – details are here), $.25/can at Target (regular price is $.75/can), or $.20/can at Walmart (regular price is $.70/can)
Use these coupons here:
$1.50/3 Campbell’s “Great for Cooking” soups printable
$1/4 Campbell’s “Great for Cooking” soups printable
Campbell’s Select Harvest or Chunky – FREE at Kroger (if you take advantage of the Mega sale – details are here)
Use these coupons here:
$1/2 Campbell’s Select Harvest printable
$.50/1 Campbell’s Chunky soups printable (should double)
$1/2 Select Harvest loadable on kroger.com (YMMV on being able to use a loadable and paper coupon)
Carnation Evaporated milk – $.19 at Kroger (if you take advantage of the Mega sale – details are here)
Use these coupons here:
$.50/2 Carnation Evaporated milk – 9-26 SS (should double)
$.50/2 Carnation Evaporated milk printable (should double)
Green Giant canned vegetables – $.35 at Walmart (regular price is $.60/each)
Use this coupon here:
$.50/2 Green Giant canned vegetables – 10-24 SS
Hormel Chili – $.25/each at Kroger (if you take advantage of the Mega sale – details are here)
Use these coupons here:
$.50/2 Hormel canned chili – 9-12 SS (should double)
$.55/2 Hormel chili printable
Kroger canned fruit – $.50/each at Kroger (if you take advantage of the Mega sale – details are here)
Swanson chicken broth -$.35/each at Kroger (if you take advantage of the Mega sale – details are here)
Use these coupons here:
$.75/5 Swanson chicken broth – 11-7 SS
CEREAL:
Quaker Cap’n Crunch cereal – $.49/each at Kroger (if you take advantage of the Mega sale – details are here)
Use this coupon here:
$.50/1 Quaker Cap’n Crunch cereal – 8-26 RP
GROCERY ITEMS (Other items):
Dannon yogurt – $.49 for a multi-pack at Kroger (if you take advantage of the Mega sale – details are here) or $.89 at Target
Use these coupons here:
$.75/1 Dannon Activia yogurt 4 pack printable
$1/1 Dannon Activia 4 pack – 10-10 SS
$.50/1 Dannon Light & Fit – 10-10 SS (should double)
$1/1 Dannon Danimals – 10-10 SS
Encore spices – $.50/each (w/ in ad coupon) at Walgreens (details are here)
Jell-O – $.25/each at Walgreens (w/ in ad coupon and manufacturer’s coupon) or Walmart (regular price is $.50)
Use this coupon:
$.50/2 Jell-O – 10-17 SS (expires 11/14)
Wheat Thins – $.50/each at Target (with the store coupon here and the manufacturer’s coupon below) or $.98/each at Walmart (with the manufacturer’s coupon below)
Use this coupon here:
$1/1 Wheat thins printable (for “liking” them on Facebook)
HEALTH & BEAUTY ITEMS:
Advil pain reliever – $.50 at Kroger (if you take advantage of the Mega sale – details are here)
Use this coupon here:
$2/1 Advil printable
Carmex – $.69 at Walgreens ($.99 w/ in ad coupon) or $.72 at Target ($1.02 everyday price)
Use this coupon here:
$.30/1 Carmex – 11-7 SS
Colgate toothpaste – free or possible overage at Kroger (if you take advantage of the Mega sale – details are here)
Use this coupon here:
$.35/1 Colgate toothpaste – 10-31 SS (should triple)
Colgate Wave or Total Pro toothbrush – free or possible overage at Kroger (if you take advantage of the Mega sale – details are here)
Use this coupon here:
$.35/1 Colgate adult or kids manual toothbrush – 10-31 SS (should triple)
Degree antiperspirant/deodorant – $.50/each at Walgreens (details are here)
Use this coupon here:
$1/1 Degree deodorant printable
Gas-X chewables (18 ct box) – free at Target with the $3 printable coupon here and the manufacturer’s coupon
Use this coupon:
$1/1 Gas-X product – 11-7 SS
$1/1 Gas-X printable
Reach Dental Floss or Reach toothbrush – free at Walgreens (details are here)
Use these coupons here plus the in ad coupon:
$1/1 Reach toothbrush printable
$1/1 Reach floss printable
$1/1 Reach dental floss or Reach toothbrush – 10-10 RP, 8-1 SS, 5-16 RP, 4-11 RP, 3-7 RP
Revita-lens multipurpose solution 2 pk (2 oz) – free at Walgreens (details are here)
Schick disposable razors – $5.99, get a $3 RR – free at Walgreens (details are here)
Use this coupon here:
$3/1 Schick Xtreme3 printable
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:
Gain dish liquid – Free at CVS (on sale for $.99 this week) or free at Walmart (regular price is $.99)
Use this coupon here:
$1/1 Gain dish liquid – 10-10 PG
Gain dryer sheets – $1.97 at Walmart after coupon (regular price is $2.97)
Use this coupon here:
$1/1 Gain fabric sheets – 10-10 PG
Purex laundry detergent – $1.99 at Walgreens (limit 3 per visit)
PASTA:
Ronzoni Healthy Harvest pasta – $.28 at Walmart after coupon
Use this coupon:
$1/1 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest pasta printable (when you “like” them on Facebook)
Skinner pasta – $.38/each at Kroger (if you take advantage of the Mega sale – details are here)
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I have a daughter who loves all things crafty and unfortunately was “blessed” with a not so crafty mom. I love Oriental Trading Company because they have lots of fun kid-friendly crafts and the prices are very affordable.
Right now, you can get the 2011 calendar for FREE and includes lots of great coupons! There are money saving coupons each month along with tips and idea starters. I got one last year and loved it. Request yours here before they’re gone!
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**Make sure you check out my Lawry’s What’s Your Flavor? Prize Pack Giveaway!! – (ends today, 11/8)
**Make sure you check out my Fiber One/Safeway gift card giveaway!!
Most of my recipes are new this week and I haven’t had a chance yet to calculate points per serving. For those of you who may be doing Weight Watchers, I have included the points per serving calculations for some of my recipes this week. I used the “Recipe Builder” feature on the WeightWatchers.com e-Tools program to input all of the ingredients and calculate the points, so it should be pretty accurate.
You can read more about my $40 weekly budget in this post here.
If you’re new to menu planning, check out my post about how I do my menu planning.
On weekdays, my posts don’t include lunches. My son eats lunch at daycare, most days I take lunch or eat a Lean Cuisine/Smart Ones/Healthy Choice meal, I pack a lunch for my daughter, and my husband fends for himself!
SUNDAY: Creamy chicken noodle soup – We’ve got lots of “sickies” in our house this week, so this is a trusty standby and easy to make since I make it in the slow cooker
Ingredients:
3-4 chicken breasts
3 carrots (sliced)
3 celery stalks (sliced)
3 cans chicken broth
2 cans cream of chicken soup
Seasonings (to taste): garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley
noodles (I use “Country Style” ones that are just like homemade ones!)
Place chicken breasts, carrots, celery, broth, and cream of chicken soup in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 5+ hours. Shred chicken breasts, and whisk everything together. Add seasonings. Cook noodles, drain, and add to the mixture. Let everything cook for 30 more minutes on low.
MONDAY: Chicken licking good pork chops (slow cooker)
Ingredients:
6-8 lean pork chops, 1-inch thick
1/2 cup flour (omit if you don’t brown chops in skillet)
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp oil (omit if you don’t brown chops in skillet)
1 10.5oz can chicken & rice soup
Dredge pork chops in mixture of flour, salt, dry mustard & garlic powder. Brown chops in oil in a large skillet. Place browned pork chops in crockpot. Add can of soup. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3 1/2 hours. If I don’t brown the chops, then I just toss the salt, dry mustard & garlic powder in the crockpot instead of dredging the chops.
*Note: When making this meal, I use a can of family size chicken & rice soup and drain off some of the broth – it keeps the meat tender and there is more of the chicken & rice mixture for everyone! If you don’t have time to brown the chops first in a skillet, I’ve also just dipped it into the flour mixture and put it straight into the slow cooker and it works fine that way, too.
WW points = 6 servings, 7 points per serving
TUESDAY: Cream cheese chicken (slow cooker) – This is one of our favorites – soo yummy!
Ingredients:
2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper (to taste)
2 pkg. dry Ranch or Italian dressing mix (we usually only use one)
1 can cream of chicken soup
8 oz. cream cheese – cut into cubes (I use the 1/3 less fat kind)
½ c. chicken broth
Directions: Brush chicken with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in crock pot and sprinkle 1 pkg. dry mix over all. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours. About 45 minutes before serving, add soup, second packet of dry dressing mix, cream cheese, and chicken broth. Cook until smooth.
Serve over rice or pasta.
WW points = 6 points/serving (add 2 points for 1/2 c. rice or pasta or 4 points for 1 cup rice or pasta)
(Serve with sliced cantaloupe and green beans)
WEDNESDAY: Melt in your mouth meatloaf (slow cooker) – I’ve made this several times now for our family. It’s easy to make and yummy!
Ingredients:
2 eggs
3/4 c. milk (we use skim)
2/3 c. seasoned bread crumbs
2 tsp dried, minced onion
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp rubbed sage
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (we always make this with ground turkey instead and it’s yummy!)
1/4 c. ketchup
2 T brown sugar
1 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well (mixture will be moist.) Shape into a round loaf; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon over the meat loaf. Cook 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting.
WW points = 5 per serving with the ground turkey, ground beef may be more (makes 6 servings)
THURSDAY: Taco soup (slow cooker) – this is a carry over from last week because I decided to make chicken noodle soup on Saturday instead
Ingredients:
1 1/2-2 lb. ground meat (I use 1 lb and 93/7)
1 packet Ranch dressing seasoning mix
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can corn
1 can pinto beans
1 can Ranch style beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
1 can Rotel
1 can water
Brown the meat and then add combine the meat and other ingredients in a crock pot and to cook it on low all day. When we’re ready to eat, I will serve it with tortilla chips, sour cream, and cheese.
NOTES: With just one can of water, it will be very thick. Add more if you want it thinner. I drain the corn and pinto beans before adding them. I don’t drain the Ranch style beans because they are seasoned!
WW points per serving = 8 points per serving (this does not include any toppings you add)
FRIDAY: Monterey Chicken – This is a carryover from last week
Ingredients:
4 (5 oz.) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts1/4 Cup Barbecue Sauce
1/4 Cup Hormel Real Bacon Bits
1 Cup 2% Colby and Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese*
1 (14 oz.) Can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, drained (I’m just going to use regular diced tomatoes)
Sliced Green Onions
Pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pound out the chicken breasts to flatten. Season each with a little pepper. Cook the chicken in a skillet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray over medium-low heat until no longer pink.
Place each breast onto a baking sheet and top each breast with 1 tablespoon of barbeque sauce, 1/4 cup cheese, 1/4 cup tomatoes, green onions and 1 tablespoon of bacon bits. Place into the oven and bake until the cheese has melted (about 5 minutes).
Per Serving: 263 Calories; 8g Fat (29.0% calories from fat); 39g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 108mg Cholesterol; 840mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
SATURDAY: Texas Kielbasa skillet – I originally got this recipe from a freezer swap and it has become a big hit with our family
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) CREAM OF CELERY SOUP (I use whatever cream soup I have on hand)
1 1/2 cups WATER
1 Tablespoon BUTTER
¾ cup uncooked LONG GRAIN RICE
1 pound SMOKED KIELBASA SAUSAGE, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 pkg. (10 oz.) FROZEN PEAS
½ cup SLICED MUSHROOMS
1 cup SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE
Combine soup, water and butter substitute in a large skillet with a lid. Bring to a boil. Add rice and sausage. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in peas and mushrooms. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes,
or until rice Is tender. Sprinkle with cheese and serve hot.
WW points = 10 per serving (makes 6 servings)
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