Freebies/deals the week of 9/25/11

Aveda Damage Remedy Sample: free

CVS:
Carmex ultra hydrating lip balm: $3.50
Total (no tax): $3.50
Rebate offer from Carmex: $2.99
Total cost to me: 51 cents

Petco: Hill’s Science Diet Ideal Balance Adult Dog Food: $11.99
Total with tax: $13.04
Rebate offer from Hill’s Science Diet: $12.99
Total cost: paid 5 cents

Target trip #1:
Colgate Optic White Toothpaste (travel size): $0.99
$1/1 coupon
Total with tax: 9 cents
Paid using Target gift card from 9/25/11 purchase
Total cost: free!

Target trip #2:
Orbitz gum 3-pack Wintermint: $2 on sale
$1/1 coupon
Total (no tax): $1.00
Paid using Target gift card from 9/25/11 purchase
Total cost: free!

Walmart trip #1:
(2) Lysol dual action wipes: $2.48 each
$0.50/2 coupon
Total with tax: $4.89
Rebate offer from Lysol: $5
Total cost: Made 11 cents!

Walmart trip #2
Brita Slim pitcher (5 cups): $8.97
$5/1 coupon
Total with tax: $4.74
Paid with $5 gift card from several years ago when a new store opened in St. Louis
Rebate from Brita: $10
Total cost: Made $10!

(Not pictured, oops!)
Staples:
Staples brand multipurpose ream of paper: $5.99
Total with tax: $6.51
Rebate offer from Staples: $5.99
Total cost to me: 52 cents

Final cost: I made $9!!

CVS:
4 cans of Progresso soup (we love the Lentil soup): sale 4/$5
$1 off CVS coupon
$1 off Mfr coupon
Total: $3.00

Rite Aid:
Purchase #1
2 bottles Aussie brand shampoo, conditioner: sale 2/$6
$1 off Mfr coupon
Total with tax: $5.53
Received $2 +up rewards

Purchase #2
Crest Whitening plus Scope toothpaste: $3.99
$1 Mfr coupon
$2 +up reward for purchase #1
Total with tax: 1.34

Walgreens:
Purchase #1
Schick Quattro for Women 4 count refill cartridge: sale $8.99
$4 Mfr coupon
Total with tax: 5.78
Received $5 register rewards

Purchase #2
3 Hunts tomato sauce 8oz.: Walgreens sale coupon $1
Claritin 30 count reditabs: $22.99
$4 Walgreens coupon
$4 Mfr coupon
$5 register rewards from Purchase #1
Total with tax: 12.65

Target:
4 Playtex 36 count tampons: sale $7.34
$4 off 2 boxes x2 coupons
Total with tax: $23.05
Received 2 $5 Target gift cards as part of promotion

Grand Total: $51.35 less $10 Target gift cards = $41.35

Ate a bagel for breakfast

Ordered a small meal at the Pasta House and brought home leftovers

Walked to and from class

Brought my own lunch to school

Learned more programming

Ordered a sample of Kashi cereal

Oops!

Ate 5 dark chocolate brownies

Watched 5 hours of TV

Goals for tomorrow:

30 minutes of activity

Eat only 1 brownie

Watch 1 hour of TV

Complete occupation essay!

Cook dinner

Eat a reasonable portion for dinner and lunch

For those who are originally from NY, this is the real thing! Coming from Long Island, I’m used to having 6 pizza parlors within 15 mintues of my house. Around here, we were lucky enough to move 10 houses down from the most authentic pizza parlor I’ve ever encountered outside of NY. Complete with the flour on my hands after holding a slice and the little white table in the pizza boxes. ::Sigh:: The downside is that it is more expensive than your standard to-go pizza places (ie. Papa John’s, Dominos). The owner is really nice; he’s from Queens. He’s willing to go out of his way for excellent and personal service. Enjoy!

Variation #1: Tuna Stroganoff (aka Tuna Slop)

1 can of cream of mushroom soup

1 “can” of milk

2 cans tuna fish

1/2 package of wide egg noodles

frozen peas

In a skillet, empty cream of mushroom soup can. Fill empty can 3/4 full with milk and stir to remove soup remnants. Add to saucepan. Add tuna to saucepan.

Meanwhile, boil water for noodles and cook noodles as indicated on package.

During the last few minutes, cook frozen peas.

Serve tuna mix over noodles with peas on the side, or, if you’re feeling really adventurous (or you’re backpacking), mix peas in and eat as one yummy, scrumptious dish!

Variation #2- Turkey (Beef) Stroganoff (Cream of Mushroom Slop)

1 lb. ground turkey

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 “can” milk

4 cups Minute Rice or preferred white rice (brown if you’re really on a health kick)

ground pepper to taste

Brown tukey in a skillet. Drain fat. Add can of mushroom soup and 3/4 can of milk into skillet. Heat. Add ground pepper to taste.

Meanwhile, cook rice according to package. Serve together and mix for a yummy main dish. Serve with your vegetable of choice.

Taco Chili Cheese Dip

This is one of my favorite things to make for parties or gatherings. Everyone loves it so don’t be afraid to make a double batch!

6-Week Raisin Bran Muffins

1 (15oz.) box Raisin Bran cereal
3 cups granulated sugar
5 cups all-purpose flour
5 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs, beaten
1 quart buttermilk

Preheat oven to 350F.

Mix cereal, sugar, flour, baking soda and salt in an extra large bowl.  In a separate large bowl, combine oil, eggs and buttermilk; mix well.  Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix well.  Fill muffin cups 2/3 full and bake for 25 minutes.  The muffins may look done earlier but keep in for the full 25 minutes. Remove muffins from pan and cool on a wire rack.

Store unused muffin batter in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator until ready to use.  Batter will last up to 6 weeks in the refrigerator.

(from www.zimbio.com)