It’s never too early to start planning for your holiday dinners! Here are a few deals you can grab right now and cross off your shopping list.
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Meats:
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$2/1 Butterball Ready to Carve Fully Cooked Turkey Breast!
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$1.50/1 Butterball Fully Cooked Turkey Breast
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Honeybaked Ham has several coupons HERE, but they expire 10/31/11. There may be new ones on Nov. 1st. We’ll keep an eye out! ($5 off Bone In Ham, $3 off Mini Ham and $3 off a Boneless Ham)
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$1/1 Premio Sausage Coupon HERE
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$1/2 Jones Dairy Farm All Natural Sausage Product Coupon HERE
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Baking Products:
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Imperial Sugar (Regular & Brown Sugar) printable coupons HERE
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Dixie Crystals Sugar (Regular & Brown Sugar) printable coupons HERE
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Domino Sugar (Regular, Brown and Powdered) printable coupons HERE
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C&H Sugar Coupons (Regular, Brown and Powdered) printable coupons HERE
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$1/2 Nestle Toll House Morsels printable coupon HERE
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$.50/2 Nestle Toll House Morsels printable coupon HERE
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$.50/2 Carnation Evaporated Milk printable coupon HERE
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$.30/1 Argo Baking Powder printable coupon HERE
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$.35 Argo Corn Starch printable coupon HERE
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$1/1 Brookside Dark Chocolate Super Fruits printable coupon HERE *Zip code 90210
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$1 off 2 Fleischmann’s Active Dry Yeast or Rapid Rise Yeast Strips printable coupon HERE
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$.35/1 Karo Syrup printable coupon HERE
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$.50/1 Pam Cooking Spray printable coupon HERE
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$.40/1 Shedd’s Spread Country Crock printable coupon HERE
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Land O Lakes Butter printable coupons HERE
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$.55/1 Challenge Butter printable coupon HERE
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Smart Balance Butter printable coupons HERE
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Best Life Buttery Spread printable coupon HERE
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Miscellaneous Items:
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$.40/1 French’s Fried Onions printable coupon HERE
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Campbell’s Condensed Soups printable coupons HERE
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$.50/4 Campbell’s Gravy printable coupon HERE
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Swanson Broth printable coupon HERE
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$1/2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese printable coupon HERE *Zip code 77477
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$1 off Blue Bell Half Gallon Ice Cream printable coupon HERE
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$1/2 Pillsbury Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crust printable coupon HERE
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Thanks, Shopping Tips & Tricks!
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Seriously, another month is almost behind us as well as the summer!  It has flown by and I can’t believe a new school year is here! With as busy as this next month will be for many of us, here are a few reminders of end of the month tasks in the coupon world:
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1. Now is a good time to go through all your coupons and pull out all the ones that are expired or will expire soon.

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2. The next few days are great for printing coupons. The ones from August might be gone soon, so print all you want today. The first of the month is when many sites release new coupons, so you will want to check them all at the beginning of August to see what new ones they roll out or refresh from last month.

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3. Make sure all your Single Check Rebate receipts for Rite Aid are entered so you can request your check.

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4. Get all your receipts in order so that you can add up all your spending and saving for month and tweak your budget for next month if need be.
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5. Make sure you have ordered all the Swagbucks prizes you wanted. They have limits on how many of each one that you can order in a day or month so if you are stocking up, make sure you ordered all you could for July and then order your limits for August.  
Where can I find printable coupons you ask? Here are some of the best places to look: Coupons.com RedPlum SmartSource.com Coolsavings.com Couponnetwork.com or Check out the Save At Home Mommy Coupon Database for coupons for specific items you may be searching for.

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You might want to double check and make sure that you have loaded all of the cellfire.com, upromise, savingstar and shortcuts.com coupons that you might want to your shopping card as well.

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For more coupon resources, check out the Get Coupons tab in the menu bar. You will find many manufacturer’s sites that carry printable coupons that are often refreshed at the beginning of the month.

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Here is a great guest post about how to keep your house cool by using your slow cooker:

“Ah…the dreaded slow cooker. I say that because when I first got married – anytime I would mention a crockpot meal I would get that “look” from my husband who is expecting a dried up hunk of meat and vegetables that no longer resemble anything you should be putting into your body.

But it doesn’t have to be like that!! Using a slow cooker can save you time and money AND be DELICIOUS.

Slow Cooking tips to help save you time and money:

Plan Ahead. Yes, you can just throw a hunk of frozen meat and a jar of your favorite gravy in the pot and call it a day. But planning ahead is essential to saving you time, money and getting a great end product. Generally, you will need several hours – hence the name “slow cooker”. Frozen meat should be thawed – at least partially, so think ahead the night before and plan accordingly. You also want to make sure you have all the ingredients ahead of time.

Do Your Prep Work. I like to prepare any meat, veggies and other ingredients the night before and have it in the slow cooker waiting in the refrigerator for the next morning. That way, in the morning all I have to do is take it out and plug her in! A few of my recipes call for me to sear my meat on all sides on the stove to seal in the juices before I place it in the slow cooker. That could take several minutes, so it’s a great do-ahead. Some recipes call for you to add in some ingredients (such as potatoes or carrots) later in the day. Have those ready in a separate baggy waiting for you.

Buy Cheaper Ingredients. Many slow cooker recipes call for cheaper cuts of meat. The slow cooking process and cooking liquid helps break down the toughness of the meat, leaving you with moist meat at a fraction of the cost. Additionally, because you’re getting more juices from the meat to make your ”broth”, you end up with a more flavorful end product when just using water. No need to add stocks or soups.

Repurpose Your Meals. Consider making one meal in the beginning of the week and “morphing” it into something else later on in the week. A great example would be to cook a whole chicken on Monday for a “roast” chicken dinner, then later in the week use some of the leftover meat to make chicken tacos or even chicken noodle soup. Beef can be a stew one day, stroganoff the next. This saves you time and uses up leftovers efficiently. I’ve also been known to just eat the same thing for 3 or 4 days in a row.

Think Outside of the Box. Did you know that you could make homemade yogurt in your slow cooker? Or playdough? Or recycle broken crayon pieces into new ones? Try making breakfast instead of dinner! Have fun with it! There are several resources that offer slow cooker recipes. Don’t be afraid to try something new!

If you have an awesome slow cooker recipe or tip, please share by leaving a comment below!”

Thanks for the great guest post from CouponKatarina!

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Here is a great guest post about what specific item sales to watch for in July:

“What sales to watch for in July:

Holidays: Independence Day, National Baked Bean, Ice Cream, Hot Dog and Blueberry Month!

Picnic Items on Sale: charcoal, hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments, baked beans, buns, BBQ Sauce,

Potato Chips, Dips, Salad Dressing… We will also see paper products like paper plates, napkins, plastic utensils and so forth. Ice Cream will also go on sale! Yum! Time to also stock up on Sunscreen for the year!

*Fruits and vegetables that are in season: apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cabbage, cantaloupe, celery, chard, cherries, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, green or wax beans, green onions, green peppers, lemons, lima beans, limes, lettuce, nectarines, okra, peaches, peas, plums, squash, tomatoes, watercress, watermelon.

*Towards the end of July, watch for some Back-To-School sales!”

Thanks to Ruth from ShoppingTipsAndTricks!

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For the next 2 days only, get FREE Shipping sitewide at DisneyStore.com!  Hurry, this offer expires 5/28/11.  They are also having their Warehouse Clearance Event with up to 60% off!  You should be able to find lots of options to stock your gift stash for birthdays or even plan ahead for Christmas!  The flip-flops pictured are on sale 2 for $6.00!

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Virginian residents can use a tax free holiday to stock up on emergency preparedness items.  From May 25 through May 31, you can purchase products that qualify as Hurricane Preparedness and pay NO sales tax with the Virginia Sales Tax Holiday. Even if you do not need large items, this is a good way to save while making sure that your family is prepared or stock up on batteries or bottled water for the rest of the year. Some of the qualifying items include:

• Batteries
• Bottled Water, both single and multi-packs
• Coolers
• Duct Tape
• Empty Gasoline or Propane Tanks under $60
• Fire Extinguishers
• First Aid Kits
• Flashlights and Lanterns
• Plastic Storage Bags (like Ziploc)
• Smoke Detectors

You can get the full list HERE. 

Thanks MoneywiseMoms!

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There is a new GPS-enabled Upromise app for iPhones and Droids that has just come out.  It makes it easy to find all the places to save with Upromise in your area. The app is free, has 50,000 places to save, and will even give you directions from your current location.  Now if you are heading out for dinner and want to select a restaurant that gives you money back for college, you can instantly find a participating restaurant nearby where you’ll get Upromise rewards (typically 8 % of the bill!).  Check out this awesome new app and start saving for your child’s college or work towards paying off your own school loans at Upromise!

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We are yet another month down and closer to summer!  I have to say, I am very ready for the warmer weather and change of pace.  Before the new month begins, here are a few reminders of end of the month tasks in the coupon world:

1.  Now is a good time to go through all your coupons and pull out all the ones that are expired or will expire soon.  Many expire at the end of the month and especially the end of the year!

2.  The next few days are great for printing coupons. The ones from March might be gone soon, so print all you want today. The first of the month is when many sites release new coupons, so you will want to check them all at the beginning of April to see what new ones they roll out or refresh from last month. 

3.  Make sure all your Single Check Rebate receipts for Rite Aid are entered so you can request your check.

4.  Get all your receipts in order so that you can add up all your spending and saving for month and tweak your budget for next month if need be. 

5.  Make sure you have ordered all the Swagbucks prizes you wanted.  They have limits on how many of each one that you can order in a day or month so if you are stocking up, make sure you ordered all you could for December and then order your limits for January. 

Where can I find printable coupons you ask? Here are some of the best places to look:

Coupons.com

RedPlum

SmartSource.com
Coolsavings.com or

Check out the Save At Home Mommy Coupon Database

You might want to double check and make sure that you have loaded all of the cellfire.com and shortcuts.com coupons that you might want to your shopping card as well.

For more coupon resources, check out the Get Coupons tab in the menu bar.  You will find many manufacturer’s sites that carry printable coupons that are often refreshed at the beginning of the month.

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It is the end of yet another month!  It has been a great month with our SAHM Budget Challenge and now it is time to keep the savings going into March.  Here are a few reminders of end of the month tasks in the coupon world:

1.  Now is a good time to go through all your coupons and pull out all the ones that are expired or will expire soon.  Many expire at the end of the month and especially the end of the year!

2.  The next few days are great for printing coupons. The ones from February might be gone soon, so print all you want today. The first of the month is when many sites release new coupons, so you will want to check them all at the beginning of March to see what new ones they roll out or refresh from last month. 

3.  Make sure all your Single Check Rebate receipts for Rite Aid are entered so you can request your check.

4.  Get all your receipts in order so that you can add up all your spending and saving for month and tweak your budget for next month if need be. 

5.  Make sure you have ordered all the Swagbucks prizes you wanted.  They have limits on how many of each one that you can order in a day or month so if you are stocking up, make sure you ordered all you could for December and then order your limits for January. 

Where can I find printable coupons you ask? Here are some of the best places to look:

Coupons.com

RedPlum

SmartSource.com
Coolsavings.com or

Check out the Save At Home Mommy Coupon Database

You might want to double check and make sure that you have loaded all of the cellfire.com and shortcuts.com coupons that you might want to your shopping card as well.

For more coupon resources, check out the Get Coupons tab in the menu bar.  You will find many manufacturer’s sites that carry printable coupons that are often refreshed at the beginning of the month.

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Not only are we at the end of the month, but the end of the year!  What an amazing year it has been.  I will be doing some posts about resolutions and changes in the new year, but for today,  here are a few reminders of end of the month tasks in the coupon world:

1.  Now is a good time to go through all your coupons and pull out all the ones that are expired or will expire soon.  Many expire at the end of the month and especially the end of the year!

2.  The next few days are great for printing coupons. The ones from December might be gone soon, so print all you want today. The first of the month is when many sites release new coupons, so you will want to check them all at the beginning of January to see what new ones they roll out or refresh from last month. 

3.  Make sure all your Single Check Rebate receipts for Rite Aid are entered so you can request your check.

4.  Get all your receipts in order so that you can add up all your spending and saving for month and tweak your budget for next month if need be. 

5.  Make sure you have ordered all the Swagbucks prizes you wanted.  They have limits on how many of each one that you can order in a day or month so if you are stocking up, make sure you ordered all you could for December and then order your limits for January. 

Where can I find printable coupons you ask? Here are some of the best places to look:

Coupons.com

RedPlum

SmartSource.com
Coolsavings.com

You might want to double check and make sure that you have loaded all of the cellfire.com and shortcuts.com coupons that you might want to your shopping card as well.

For more coupon resources, check out the Get Coupons tab in the menu bar.  You will find many manufacturer’s sites that carry printable coupons that are often refreshed at the beginning of the month.

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