52 weeks to a more organized home

  Ok friends, here goes. I have joined the 52 week challenge to a more organized home. I can't wait to see how this works out. I am also working on goals for 2012 which I will be posting soon. I don't like resolutions but I do like goals to work towards. Lets see what I can accomplish! If you are interested in joining me. Just click on the box!

single serve coffee pots

We are not big coffee drinkers at my house so buying cans of coffee that can go stale or making entire pots of coffee end up being a big money waster. I finally decided to invest in a single serve coffee pot. While there are much cheaper versions we ultimately decided to go with the Keurig due to the huge selection of coffee, teas, and other hot drinks you can get for it. This is also great for our household because I am a tea drinker and my husband is the coffee drinker. Now we can both have what we want in minutes. The machine is very fast. Right now is probably the best time to get one. Kohls is giving great sales at the moment. Their sale price is $134.99 and here are some codes to get 20% off. You can also get an additonal 4% if you order it through Ebates. Plus Kohls is giving an additional $10 Kohls cash for each $50 spent, and free shipping. That comes out to a pretty good deal.  If you sign up on the Keurig  website they give you discounts every month on the K-cups which can get pretty pricey. Here are the codes for Kohls:

* 15% off jewelry 2 days only, with code SPECIAL15 (12/7)
* 20% off with code HOLLY20, CON20HH4 or DECEMBERPYD* 15% off with coupon RTMN15Q4* 10% off with code SMS9507
* 20% off your order with Kohl's credit card DECEMBERPYD 11/28 - 12/12
* 20% off your order with Kohl's credit card BIGGESTSALE 12/8 - 12/11/11
Ebates is giving 4% cash back right now on Kohl's.
Update, Just got a new set of codes. One is 30% off if you have a Kohls card. 
* 30% off w/Kohl's charge card GIFTS4ALL Dec 13 - 24
* 20% off w/Kohl's charge card PRESENTS4U Dec 13 - 24
* 20% off SECRETSANTA* free shipping XMASCHEER (once per account)
* 20% off your order withKohl's credit card DECEMBERPYD 11/28 - 12/12
* 20% off your order with Kohl's credit card BIGGESTSALE 12/8 - 12/11/11


I also found a refillable Kcup from Amazon you can use your own coffee with. 

900 free books on Amazon Kindle

Remember when I said the Amazon Kindle was a great investment? I can't tell you how much money I have saved with all the free books I have gotten this year. Today Amazon released over 900 free books. Here is the link.  If you don't have a kindle you can still take advantage of it. You can download a free kindle ap for your phone or computer. Here is the link for that.  Not to mention Amazon just added a bonus free kindle book every month from their lending library with Amazon Prime. You can also do live streaming movies from Amazon prime as well which ends up being cheaper then Netflix. The Kindle has come down in price to as low as $79.

21 days to a more organized Christmas

Another great series from moneysavingmom.com  She started a series today called 21 days to a more organized christmas. I'm all for that. Click here. 

Amazon Black Friday sale starts today

Starbucks B1G1F drinks

Beginning Thursday, November 17, 2011 through Sunday, November 20, 2011, from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Starbucks is offering Buy One, Get One Free Holiday Drinks!

Freezer cooking with Freezer bags

Found these the other day. For those of you who are freezer cooking pouring liquids into freezer bags is a two person job. These things are amazing and super cheap. Got mine today! They hold the bag open for you. I can't wait to use them!

Pasta Fagioli soup for under $5

Pasta Fagioli Soup

1 15.5 can great northern beans
1lb ground beef
1 stalk celery
2 cloves garlic minced
2 10.5oz cans condensed beef broth
1 14.5oz cans whole tomatoes
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp dried majoram
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 tsp dried basil
3 cups pasta cooked

Combine all ingredients in crockpot except pasta. Cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-5 hours. Add pasta and serve.

How I made it for under $5
First of all I make my own beans. I buy them dried in bulk soak them and then freeze them in one size can portions. Cost of beans for soup about 20cents vs. about 70cents a can.
I  only used 1/2lb of ground beef I had left over from another meal I made. It will never be missed in a big pot of soup. Bought the lean ground beef on sale for $3 so my cost for soup. $1.50
I bought the beef broth at the dollar store, but of course you can always make your own for less too. Cost of broth $1
I canned the tomatoes myself from a friend who grew his own this year so those were free.
I bought the pasta at the dollar store for $1
The rest of the ingredients probably cost $1 or less. Total cost about $4.50 and will easily serve 4 people.

21 days to a more disciplined life

Money Saving Mom is starting a new project called 21 days to a more disciplined life. I know I need this. Anyone else? Click here. 

Time management for the holiday season

Here is a free ebook from Life as a mom for you. Click here to receive Time management for the Holiday season.

More Black Friday updates

First time ever: Get $15 Kohl's cash when you spend $50 Friday, Saturday, Sunday Nov 25-27. 
Here is the Black Friday ad for Kohls. 


Rite Aid

Good Thurs, Fri, and Saturday Nov 24-26
Philips Remote Control or Earbuds $5 - $5 Ups = free
Scunci Elastics $1.99 - $1.99 Ups = free
If you shop at Home Depot, you can get a $10 Ups wyb a $50 Home Depot gift card

Here is the J.C.Penney Black Friday ad. 

You can shop on Thanksgiving and Black Friday and it's all good at their online store also. 

CVS black friday freebies

Carmex Lip Balm $1
- $1 ECB, limit 1
- .30 Coupons.com (Print now while it's available)
FP free + .30 profit

Kleenex Cool Touch $1.50
- $1.50 ECB, limit 1
- .50 (S 10/9)
FP free + .50 profit

SoftLips Single Pk $2
- $2 ECB, limit 1
- $1/2 (S 10/16)
FP free

LA Looks Styling $2.49
- $2.49 ECB, limit 1
- $1 (RP 10/9)
FP free + $1 profit

Gum Toothbrush 2 ct $2.99
- $2.99 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Benefiber Sticks $1.49
- $1.49 ECB, limit 1
- $2 (S 10/16)??
- $3 Printable
FP free + profit

Theraflu $1.87
- $1.87 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Theraflu 1 packet .99
- .99 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Sheets Energy Strips 10 ct $3.99
- $3.99 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Colgate Total Toothpaste, etc  $2.87
- $2.87 ECB, limit 1
- .50 (S 10/30)
FP free + .50 profit

CVS Alkaline Batteries $3.99
- $3.99 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Mars Singles Candy Bars .75
- .75 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Revlon Nail Polish $4.99
- $4 ECB, limit 1
- $1 (Vogue Oct) (Lucky Oct) (Glamour Oct) (Shape Oct) (Shape Sept) (Glamour Sept) (Lucky Sept)
FP free

Breathe Right Nasal Strips 10 ct $5.99
- $5.99 ECB, limit 1
- $1.50 (RP 10/16)
- $1.50 CVS Coupons.com 
FP free + $3 profit

Advil 10 ct $2.99
- $2.99 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Pepto-Bismol $2.99
- $2.99 ECB, limit 1
FP free

iChill Relaxation Shot $5.29
- $5.29 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Starbucks Double Sho $1.69
- $1.69 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Fiber One $3.99
- $3.99 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Balance Bar $1.69
- $1.69 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Finish Quantum $2.99
- $2.99 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Listerine Pocketpaks $2.99
- $3.99 ECB, limit 1
FP free

CVS Dental Flossers 90 ct $1.99
- $1.99 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Be Kool from Fever Discomfort $4.49
- $4.49 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Cepacol $4.99
- $4.99 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Hershey's King Size Candy Bar .99
- .99 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Advil PM .99
- .99 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Excedrin .99
- .99 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Philips or Magnavox Universal Remote $6.99
- $6.99 ECB, limit 1
FP free

Philips Earbuds $6.99
- $6 ECB, limit 1
FP .99

General Mills cereal $2.87
- $2 ECB, limit 1
FP .87

Wet n Wild Festive Flirt Nail Kit $2.88
- $2 ECB, limit 1
FP .88

Irish Spring Deo $2.77
- $2 ECB, limit 1
FP .77

Walgreens Black Friday deals

Black Friday: Walgreens -- 
Here are $58 in freebies coming only on Black Friday, Nov 25
Advil PM 4 ct .99 - .99 RR = free
Colgate Total Advanced or Gum Defense Toothpaste 4oz $3 - $3 RR = free 
Cortaid Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Cream $2.99 - $2.99 RR = free
Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste 4 oz $2.50 - $2.50 RR = free
Curturelle Probiotic Digestive Health $9.50 - $9.50 RR = free
Dentex Floss Picks $2 - $2 RR = free
Gum Deep Clean Toothbrushes 2 pk $2 - $2 RR = free
Naproxen Sodium LiquidGels 20 ct $2 - $2 RR = free
Natrol Same Mood $10 - $10 RR = free
Oral-B Indicator Toothbrush $1.50 - $1.50 RR = free
Preparation H Totables $2.75 - $2.75 RR = free
Renew Life Ultimate Chialife Seeds $10 - $10 RR = free
Scunci No Damage Hair Elastics 18 pk $3 - $3 RR = free
Sheets Energy Strips 10 ct $3.99 - $3.99 RR = free
Thermacare $2.49 - $2.49 RR = free

Low cost internet for families

If you have a child who receives lunch from the free lunch program you can get internet service for only $9.95 a month. You can also qualify for a low cost computer for only $149.99 plus tax. Call 1-855-846-8376 or internetessentials.com 

Macy's Black Friday ad out.

Here is the link for all the designer fans. Click here. 

History of coupons

These days, everyone is looking to save some cash, and coupons are a great way to get discounts on everything from ice cream to diapers! Couponing has become a huge trend among consumers in all income groups, even those who make a higher income. In fact, nearly 80% of households who make over $75,000 per year use coupons. Read entire post here. 

The 30 day giving challenge

Do you have a heart for giving? Do you want your giving to make a bigger impact this holiday season? Would you like to be part of a larger giving effort to make a BIG difference?

If so, then you have come to the right place.

If you have a heart for giving, we invite you to join us from November 1 – 30, 2011 as we take giving to new heights, combining the efforts of thousands of people. We’ll be working together to bless our friends, family, neighbors, and complete strangers by making a conscious effort to give each day of November. And we’ll do it all for God’s glory!

Want to join us?

Our team of bloggers will be providing you with giving ideas, inspiration, and other tools to help you give like you’ve never given before throughout the month of November. Stay up-to-date by following the 30 Day Giving Challenge on Facebook and Twitter.

Are you a blogger?

Find out how you can participate and encourage your readers to give by reading our Info for Bloggers page.

Ancient Paths Financial Foundations Seminar

On November 18 & 19 we will be offering the Ancient Paths Financial Foundations Seminar in cooperation with Victory Christian Fellowship in Fresno, California. The seminar runs from 6:30 to 10 PM on Friday and 9 AM to 6 PM on Saturday. Attendance at all sessions is required, because each session's topic builds on the previous ones. This seminar is very appropriate for older teenagers, but child care for younger children is not provided.

Who should attend this seminar?

• Anyone who is struggling to get by financially and is desirous of getting out of debt.
• Anyone who has trouble saving money.
• Anyone who wants to learn God's wisdom on finances.
• Anyone who desires to be a pipeline through whom God can pour resources into His kingdom.

Topics to be covered include:

• Is money bad? God's system vs. the world's system of finances.
• How to get out of debt...and stay out!
• Five scriptural uses of money.
• How to release God's blessing in finances.
• How to build a strong “financial house”.
• Personal ministry in the area of financial freedom.

Early registration discounts apply until November 8, 2011. A registration form is attached to this email. Only one form is needed per individual or married couple. Use the second one to invite a friend. They will be glad you did.

For more information about the seminar, feel free to call or email us.

John Palms 559-240-0448

Margaret Palms 559-240-0428

Walmarts christmas price guarantee

Walmart is guaranteeing a price match beginning November 1st to December 25th. If you find the product for less Walmart will give you a gift card to match the price difference. Read about it here. 

Store regrets Extreme Couponing Show

Lowes announces regretting participating in Extreme Couponing show and admits some of the stuff was stages. Finally someone is telling the truth! Read about it here.

Top Christmas toys of 2011

Toys R Us announced the years top 15 toys of the year. Click Here.

Walmart announce their top 20 toys of the year.

Exclusive to Walmart:

• Mattel Monster High 3-Pack
• Lego Mace Windu Fighter

Preschool Play

• Hasbro Race Along Chuck
• Fisher Price Dance 'n Play Puppy
• Hasbro Elmo Rocks
• Fisher Price Dora's Fiesta Kitchen
• LeapFrog Leap Pad Explorer

Games and More for Girls

• MGA Lalaloopsy Silly Hair
• Mattel Fijit
• Hasbro Easy Bake Oven
• Hasbro Cookie Pie FurReal
• Mattel Barbie Camper

Playtime for Boys

• Hasbro Beyblades Triple Battle
• Hasbro Star Wars FX Lightsaber
• Hasbro Nerf Nitron
• Fisher Price Imaginext Bat Cave
• Spinmaster RC Real McQueen
• Hasbro Transformers Ultimate Optimus

Family Fun

• Wowee Paper Jams Pro Mic
• Hasbro Yahtzee Flash Games

Amazon to do Black Friday sale early on November 21st

Amazon announced it intends to do their Black Friday sale early on November 21st. Last year they focused heavily on electronics and video games.

Black Friday isn't until November (sometime around Thanksgiving, we hear), so if you're already here that must mean that you are already excited about getting amazing deals at Amazon this holiday season. And we're excited too, because we've got some great things in store, including new deals, all day, every day. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and all our holiday deals are right around the corner. Still seem too far away? Need something to do besides watch the clock? Here are a few ideas to keep yourself busy:

• Bookmark this page. It will be your No. 1 source for all of Amazon’s best deals throughout the holidays.
• Like us on Facebook to receive updates about Black Friday deals, new releases, and exclusive Amazon content.
• Follow @amazondeals on Twitter. We'll tweet about Black Friday deals as well as the Deal of the Day and Gold Box Lightning Deals.

USDA Healthy tips and recipes

The USDA has some healthy eating tips, cost cutting measures, and recipes. Click Here. 

Free Dental for kids Saturday September 17, 2011

The City of Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department in partnership with the Fresno State Bulldogs and TeamSmile will be providing your child the opportunity to receive free oral health care and instruction by local dentists and hygienists.

Who is TeamSmile:

TeamSmile is a nonprofit organization that was created with the mission of organizing ever-lasting partnerships between local dentists, professional/collegiate sports teams, and dental organizations.  The goal of these partnerships is to provide life-changing dental care and instruction to children in their communities who would not have otherwise been given this opportunity.  The end result is to make children aware of how important dental care is to their health both now and into their future.

When: Saturday, September 17, 2011

Where: Fresno State University Gymnasium

Time: 9am to 3pm

What should your child expect:  Your child’s overall oral health will be assessed and dental services will be provided from cleaning to cavity filling.  

Cost:  The cost of this service is free to your family.

Additional Information:  Your child may have their picture taken to be published for press releases or used for future promotional material.  

For appointment times and registration phone the Ted C. Wills Community Center at (559) 621-6720.

September is National coupon month.

Here are some fun coupon facts: 


- The first coupon ever issued was by Coca-Cola, in 1887, for a free glass of their refreshing beverage. 
- In the first six months of 2011, consumers saved more than $2 billion using coupons. (That's all of us collectively, not each...in case you're feeling like you missed out!) 
- Over 1.75 billion coupons were redeemed in the first half of 2011--a moderate 2.9% increase during the same time-frame over last year. 
- The average face value of a coupon in the first six months of 2011 was $1.57--an increase of eight cents over 2010. 
- 96% of consumers said they would still use coupons even if they won the lottery! 

Freezer cooking day.

I am still using my cookbook like crazy, fix freeze feast for freezer cooking. Today I will be trying out the fruit smoothie recipe, and the tequila lime chicken. I am also making chicken broth from the backs of the chicken left over from the chicken and dumplings last night. I read somewhere a while back to save all the tops or stuff you cut off vegetables and to put them in the freezer. When you want to make chicken broth you just throw it all into your broth instead of using fresh vegetables. Total money saver and it works very well. Whoever thought that up was brilliant! Cucumbers were on sale 4 for .99 so I bought some yesterday. I am on the hunt for a cucumber salad recipe now. Anyone have a good one? I will post whatever recipe I find later. If you haven't tried freezer cooking, you have to try it!

August was a tough month

I didn't post the entire month of August I noted. It was a little hectic. Hopefully everyone took advantage of all the back to school sales. I was able to purchase all of my sons materials for the year for a total of $12. Thanks to my friend Lisa we used all of her son's hand me downs for school uniforms. Thanks Lisa! I also had to re-admit our older child to a program for troubled teens which accounts for my absence last month. We are very grateful to the Los Angeles Dream Center for loving our son, and wanting to help him. We are also very grateful to our friends too who were able to donate towards the admission fee. We had almost $2000 worth of repairs on our truck which wiped out our emergency fund. We have been very blessed by everyone who was able to pitch in and help out. We were also able to help out a friend who lost her home for a month while major repairs were done. This would not have been possible without our food stockpile as there was no extra money to go around. We are very grateful we planned ahead for emergencies and for the good friends who have blessed us as well. God always provides somehow even when we cannot see the solution. I have been very blessed to have steady work, and Ken always seems to get a job when the money runs out. We are almost out of money right now, but once again God blessed Ken with some work today. We need a repair on my car now, but I am confident that God will continue to bless us with the solutions. As much as you can plan for emergencies, never underestimate the power of the Lord to provide the answers as well.

Back to school sales

I'm a little behind in posting this but there is still time this week for these deals.

Walgreens:

• Penway or Wexford 2-Pocket Folders — $0.04 (Limit 4)
• Splash Mini Highlighter — $0.04 (Limit 4)
• Penway Pencils (10-pack) — $0.19
• PaperMate Mechanical Pencils (5-pack — $0.19
• 1 Subject Notebook — $0.39
• Penway Crayons (24-pack) — $0.39
• Penway or Wexford 1 in. Polybinder — $0.49
• RoseArt School Glue or Glue Sticks (4-oz.) — $0.49
• Penway or Corner Office Sheet Protectors (12-pack) — $0.49
• Penway or Corner OfficeTab Dividers (5 pack) — $0.49

Office Depot:

2-Pocket Folders — $0.10
Filler Paper — $0.25 (Limit 5)
Rulers – $0.25 (Limit 5)
Crayola Crayons — $0.25 (Limit 5)
Office Depot Stick Pens — $0.25 (Limit 5)
Sharpie Singles — $0.50
Multipurpose Copy Paper, 500 Sheet Ream  — $1 after $5.49 Prepaid Visa card rebate offer  (Limit 2)

Target:

Bonus-Size Scotch Magic Tape – $0.50
Use $0.50/1 Target printable
Free after coupon
Papermate Pens (10-count) – $1
Use $1/1 Papermate Writing utensil item Target printable coupon
Free after coupon
TUMS 3 roll (24-count) – $1.92 (Regular Price)
Use $1/1 printable
Stack with $1/1 Target printable
Free after coupons (Thanks, Totally Target!)
Rose Art Glue Sticks (6-count) — $0.80
V8 Fusion Juice – $2.99 (Regular Price)
Buy 2 and use 2 $1.50/1 coupon from the 6/26 SmartSource insert
Stack with $1/2 Target printable
$0.99 each after coupons (Thanks, Totally Target!)
Rose Art Washable Water Colors — $1
Construction Paper (96-count) — $1
Kashi Bars, Cookies, Cereal or Crackers — on sale Buy 4, Get 1 Free
Buy 4 and use 4 $1/1 printable here (IE) or here (FF)
Stack with $2/4 Target printable
$1.49 each after coupons

Good buy 7/20-7/26/11

El Super (1st and Tulare)
White onion 5lbs for .99
Peaches 3lbs for .99
Pork country ribs 1.39lb
Tilapia fillet 2.49lb
Chicken breasts bone in .97lb
Chicken drumsticks .69lb Thursday only
Ground chicken 1.59lb Thursday only
Nectarines 2lbs for .99
Italian squash 3lbs for .99
celery 3 for .99
carrots 4lbs for .99
Green beans .99lb
Plums 2lbs for .99
Jalapenos 2lbs for .99
The following items Wednesday only
Tomatoes 3lbs for .99
bananas 3lbs for .99
Limes 3lbs for .99
Green grapes .99lb
Honeydew 3lbs for .99
Jicama 4lbs for .99
Rice 3lbs for .99

Food Co.
nectarines 2lbs for .98
Fuji apples .78lb
oranges 3lbs for .99
White peaches .78lb

Vons
strawberries .88lb
Powerade .69 (limit 10) with in ad coupon Fri-Mon only

Save Mart
bananas .37lb
green onion 3 for .99
Earthbound farms organic salad B1G1F

Vallarta market
watermelon .12lb
cantalope 5lbs for $1
cilantro 6 for $1
garlic 5 for $1

Adventures in ethnic shopping

ok, so I am learning a little as I go. I discovered why some of the prices didn't match up yesterday. In little tiny print on the ad some of the stuff says on wednesday only or something like that. Got it. Must look at the ad more carefully. It is certainly challenging to buy at the meat counter too. We waited half an hour to be waited on. They didn't have one of the items either but the guy did tell my husband when it would be available to come back and get it. Some of the stuff isn't translated for you either. My english to spanish ap is coming in handy at the store. I still feel it's worth it because some of the stuff there go for amazing prices. I also love the fresh tortilla option. My kids are enjoying the fresh mexican pastries. I'm lucky I don't have to go too far out of my way since it is right down the street from my job. I'm going to keep trying. If nothing else, I'm having fun figuring it out.

Good buys 7/13-7/19

El Super (1st and Tulare)
Boneless skinless chicken breasts 1.49lb
chicken drumsticks .69lb
Mangoes 4 for .99
pork picnic roast .99lb
Powerade .59 each
Colgate toothpaste .99
peaches 2lbs for .99
cantalope 3lbs for .99
cucumbers 6 for .99
iceberg lettuce 2 for .99
plums 3lbs for .99
grapefruit 5 for .99
green cabbage 8lbs for .99
fresh green beans .99lb
bananas 3lbs for .99
white onion 5lbs for .99

Save Mart:
Large tomatoes .47lb
limes 10 for $1
iceberg lettuce 3 for .99 (fri, sat, sun only)

Vons:
Whole chickens .69lb
fresh corn 5 for $1
Jenno O ground turkey B1G1F

Vallarta Supermarket
Shrimp 3.99lb
nectarines 2lbs for $1

Feeling discouraged

I was feeling a little discouraged today. After paying all the bills there isn't much left over so once again I was going to need to be creative with groceries. I thought to myself I am so sick of this. I am tired of making something out of nothing. Then I went out to my freezer to see what I could do to stretch the groceries a little further this week. I was pleasantly surprised to see I had carefully stored away more than enough to make the stretch. Then I was reminded to count my blessings. Why is this important? It keeps me from feeling so discouraged I make even worse decisions because I deserve better don't I? So here it is. My bills are paid and nothing is going to get turned off. I have food in the freezer and we aren't going to go hungry or have to eat rice. Ok maybe we will eat rice but that's because my husband thinks he will die if he doesn't eat it every day! I also found as I was planning another freezer cooking day that I still had all the ingredients to make PB&J breakfast cookies with my little boy. I ran out of time to make them the last time I did a freezer cooking day and I had forgotten about it. Now we have a fun, free activity today. There are always blessings in the middle of trials, you just have to remember to look for them. So I'm planning to make the most of my day today, count my blessings, and Thank God that He always provides for me. Instead of dreading it, I'm looking forward to it!

Good buys this week 7/7/11

El Super (1st and Tulare)
Limes 3lbs for .99
Pears 2lbs for .99
Mangos 4 for .99
Broccoli 2lbs for .99
Honeydew 3lbs for .99
grapefruit 5 for .99
carrots 4lbs for .99
spinach 3 for .99
garlic 5 for .89
Black beans 2lbs for .99
white onions 4lbs for .99
Zucchini 3lbs for .99
bananas 3lbs for .99
plums or donut peaches 3lbs for .99
Red grapes .99lb
Pineapple 3lbs for .99
cucumbers 8 for .99
iceberg lettuce 3 for .99
Roma tomatoes 4lbs for .99

Vons:
Yellow peaches .77lb
pepsi 2L .77
Clementine mandarins 5lbs for $5 on Friday only
Safeway icecream B1G1F 1.5qt 3.49 for 2

Save Mart
Cherries 1.47lb
chicken leg quarters .59lb
Cocoa puff brownie crunch 3 for $5 with .75 coupon 3 for 2.75
Jennie O ground turkey B1G1F

Food Co.
Oranges 5lbs for $1
plums, peaches, fuji apples .78lb
Buy 10 and save $5 mix and match the following:
Kraft barbecue sauce .98
7up 1.28
Oscar Mayer hotdogs 1.48 coupon $1 off 2
Kraft dressing 1.98 coupon $1 off 2
Kraft shredded or american cheese 1.98
Nabisco Ritz, wheat thins or Triscuits 2.28 coupon $1 off 2
Kraft mayo or miracle whip 2.48

Fabulous Freebies

1. Internet, instead of paying for a monthly service go to free Wi-Fi spots wififreespots.com

2. Texting, Sign up for a free email account through gmail.com and you can text to any mobile number through your account for free

3. Computer help, try geekstogo.com

4. Cell phone, use skype to call any friend in network without using the minutes on your plan.

5. photograpy, try picnik.com for photo editing.

6. Business cards, try vistaprint.com just pay shipping

7. Faxing, fax any online document for free from faxzero.com

8. Stationary,  freeprintablestationary.com

Water savers

Do you have a water meter? We have one, but they haven't started billing us yet. We bought a new front loader washer last year to save on water and efficiency, next on my list is our toilet. I'm saving now to replace it with a more efficient one. I found this today the Deluxe water ecokit for $40. They say you will save up to $288 annually with a few quick fixes. Sounds good to me! Click here for more info.

Shopping at ethnic stores

I don't know why I don't do this more often. The prices can be phenomenal compared to other stores. I was tempted to go to El Super this week, which is a mexican grocery store. They had some produce this week for an incredible price. I saw on the sale flier they have another store in Salinas. I have to wonder if they get their fresh produce from Salinas and that is how the prices are so low. So here is what I bought. 5 mangoes, 5 limes, 2 jalapenos, and 2 oranges. My price. $1.60! The only thing that was disappointing were a couple of items in the sale ad were priced differently in the store. My friend TC told me a while back about spices priced very differently at the asian market too. I'm going to try this more often. Definitely worth taking a trip. It's only a little intimidating for an american born girl who only speaks one language!

Cancel Extreme Couponing

Here is a petition to ask TLC to cancel the Extreme Couponing show. This show is not being truthful about couponing practices, and it is literally showing people using illegal methods as well. Here is the link. At the end you will be asked for a donation, you do not need to donate anything.

Good buys this week

Save Mart:
Fresh corn 6 for .99
Tri tip 2.97lb
Pork ribs 1.97lb
chicken thighs or drumsticks .99lb
blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries B1G1F
Grape tomatoes B1G1F

Vons:
Pork ribs 1.97lb
Fresh corn 5 for $1
Chicken thighs or drums .97lb
Lawrys marinade, stubbs barbecue sauce, frenchs mustard, vlasic pickles, and soy vay terriyaki BIGIF
Jenny O turkey burgers B1G1F
Variety of hot dogs B1G1F
wish bone salad dressing B1G1F

El Super (1st and Tulare)
Mangoes 5 for .99
Leg quarters .57lb
Nectarines 3lb for .99
Del Monte catsup .77
Gatorade .67
White onion 3lb for .99
Fuji apples 2lb for .99
Plums 2lb for .99
red potatoes 3lbs for .99
radishes 7 for .99
bell peppers 2lb for .99
green onion 4 for .99
fresh corn 5 for .99
papaya 3lb for .99
pears 2lb for .99
Limes 5lbs for .99
green cabbage 7lbs for .99
bulk rice 3lbs for .99
carrots 4lbs for .99
2L pepsi .79 (must buy 4)

Facebook

I hope all the people that read my blog are also my facebook friends. I am posting there more and more because I can do it more easily from my phone of deals that come up that have a short life at the last minute. If you are not my friend and would like to me please send me a request. I am under Beth Mendoza. If you have not joined I suggest that you do. There are more and more coupons that can be printed from facebook so you are missing out if you don't have one.

Low cost prescriptions for Fresno County

The county is offering discounted prescriptions for anyone who wants them. I checked a couple of our prescriptions but we still get a better deal through the CVS program and United Health Center. Might be helpful for some though. Here is the link.

National Great American Backyard Campout

On June 25 thousands of people across the nation will gather in their backyards, neighborhoods, communities and parks to take part in a one-night event that will provide an experience for all generations to open the door and sleep out under the stars.

No prior camping experience necessary!
June 25 isn't convenient for you? Register your campout anyway and you’ll have access to creative ideas, simple recipes, fun activities and more.
Support the mission of National Wildlife Federation and make a difference in the health of our nation’s children.
Click here for more info

Free summer movies

6/14-6/15 (10am)

RAMONA & BEEZUS

SHREK FOREVER AFTER

6/21-6/22 (10am)

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN

6/28-6/29 (10am)

KUNG FU PANDA

MR. BEAN'S HOLIDAY

7/5-7/6 (10am)

DESPICABLE ME

PIRATES WHO DON'T DO ANYTHING

7/12-7/13 (10am)

ALPHA AND OMEGA

DOOGAL

7/19-7/20 (10am)

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID

TALE OF DESPEREAUX

7/26-7/27 (10am)

CHARLOTTE'S WEB

MARMADUKE

8/2-8/3 (10am)

NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS

WALLACE AND GROMIT

8/9-8/10 (10am)

JIMMY NEUTRON

KARATE KID

Manchester Stadium