Learning to Extreme Coupon at CVS

I'm learning to do the Extreme Coupon thing at CVS, using coupons, their extra card, and CVS gift cards that I earn off of Swagbucks, My Points and my Discover Card cash back program

My first trip tomorrow, I'll probably spend right at $46.50, but I'll get $28 back in Extra Credit Bucks to spend on next weeks trip and should come home with:

14 boxes of Finish Dishwasher Detergent

6 boxes of Kellog Bars

2 Russell Stover Eggs

2 bottles of bubbles 

4 bags of M&M's

There's a website called Simply CVS Shopping  to help with CVS

I'm also buying newspaper coupon inserts from Whole Coupon Inserts. If you buy the pack of 10, it's like getting 10 Sunday papers for $1.60 a paper

I'm beginning to learn the websites and organize my coupons and create a stock pile.

Right now, it's taking me about 3 hrs a day as I learn, but I'm writing about it for my online writing jobs too, so that 3 hrs is doing double duty.

As I learn more and get more efficient, it will take less time.

I'm focusing on CVS & Walgreens right now

Kroger's has stopped their double/triple coupons,

so I'm learning to do this to replace Kroger and fill in with Sam's & Wal-Mart & Dollar Tree where I need to. That's all we have here in East Texas.

Feel free to ask questions

Learning How To Extreme Coupon

I'm spending some time learning how to Extreme Coupon and get the most for my money.
Here in East Texas, gas is now over $3.60 a gallon, my monthly expenditures for gas/groceries/necessities averages $1500, half our monthly budget, something has to give.
Kroger is threatening to stop doubling & tripling coupons,
Albertson's is about closed down
and my Wal-Mart has said no more internet printed coupons ( they can't do that by the way, I have printed the Corporate Wal-Mart Coupon policy), they can leave me alone now!
and I don't even go into Target at all anymore.
I think my best savings are going to be at CVS with Register Rewards, coupons and free CVS gift cards I earn online.
Learning from the other couponers.
Check out Amanda http://www.moneysavingamanda.com/overnight-celebrity-give-a-way/#comments at Money Saving Amanda.com
She has a Facebook page too
and watch the new TLC show Extreme Couponing every Wed night.
Good Luck! and Save! Save! Save!

Easy Recipe For No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

Easy Recipe For No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

Want a fun and easy treat to make with the kids today? Try No Bake, Chocolate Dipped chocolate chip cookie dough truffles or Southern Orange Cookie Dough Balls

Fun Ideas & Easy Ways To Celebrate Valentine's Day All Year Long

Fun Ideas & Easy Ways To Celebrate Valentine's Day All Year Long

America has forgotten that it is the thought that counts. A dozen long stem red roses are nice, but one would have done the job. The "reservation required, " romantic dinner for two is a lovely thought and would be enjoyable, but so would a Netflix movie and the brown bag special from Sonic. There are thousands of trinkets and cute little gifts that can purchased from the local retail chains. However, gifts from the heart are more graciously received and remembered more fondly than any cute little teddy bear or dancing gorilla. The point here is keep it simple. Keep it practical and give a gift that comes straight from the heart.

Quick and Easy Big Game Recipes and Tailgate Party Ideas

Quick and Easy Big Game Recipes and Tailgate Party Ideas

It's not like the Super Bowl happens every day. It's a once a year excuse to kick back and enjoy oneself without too much guilt. So take advantage of it and offer guest deep fried heavenly desserts that will melt in their mouth. Deep fry it all: Twinkies, Snicker bars, cupcakes. Whatever sounds good. Top with powdered sugar or home-made ice cream. This is what sweet dreams are made of. Use your imagination. Keep it simple. Keep it easy and keep it fun. It's just a game. Enjoy it.

CVS Sale Week of Feb 6 - 12th Good Deal on Cover Girl Make Up

Looking at a preview of CVS ads next week Feb 6-12,
There is an instant print $3 off Make up coupon in store at the instore CVS card Coupon center. Print that coupon when you get there. If you buy Cover Girl Lashblast Length or Luxe Mascara, you'll get a free eye shadow. Use the $3 coupon on the mascara!

Huge Savings on Del Monte Canned Vegetables at Kroger $.26 a Can

Preparing for another wave of snow here in East Texas, where it Hardly ever snows, we headed to Kroger for a few groceries yesterday. I didn't see much in the ads this week. However I missed this one.

Del Monte Canned Vegetables
Limit 20, For each 10 you buy, you save $5 on the Mega Sale Event.
At $.76 a can, $5 off is $.26 a can for buying 10.
This was great. I stocked up on Green Beans, Carrots & corn to serve with my weekly $5 Fried Chicken.
Sale ends Tuesday.

New Coupons at Coupons. Com

The grocery sale ads are running about dull and boring this week, however, new coupons have posted to the Coupons.com site (Click Here) to view and print the one's you need.
Savings include:

$5.00 OFF $25 at Family Dollar Stores
$1.50 OFF 1 NESTLE BUTTERFINGER Funsize Bag
$1.50 OFF 1 Box Of Peace Cereal
$1.50 OFF 1 Nestle Fun Size Valentine Exchange Pack
$1.00 OFF 2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Holiday Cookies
$1.00 OFF 1 Athena Feta, Hummus, Baked Pita Chips, or Greek Yogurt
$1.00 OFF 1 Hidden Valley Salad Kit
$1.00 OFF 1 Bottle of Any A.1.Steak Sauce
$1.00 OFF 1 Package Oscar Mayer Carving Meat
$0.75 OFF 1 Cinnamon Burst Cheerios® cereal
$0.75 OFF 1 Chex Cereal
$0.75 OFF 2 Taco Bell Home Originals (excluding seasoning mix)
$0.75 OFF 1 Jimmy Dean Sausage Crumbles
$0.75 OFF 1 Shake 'N Bake Product
$0.75 OFF 1 Package of Rhodes Warm-N-Serv Rolls
$0.75 OFF 1 Any Bob Evans Frozen Sandwich
$0.55 OFF 1 Frigo Cheese Heads Cheese Product
$0.55 OFF 1 Cocoa Puffs cereal
$0.50 OFF 1 Gardetto's Snack Mix
$0.50 OFF 1 any variety Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
$0.40 OFF 1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix
$7.00 OFF any 1 Florastor Probiotic
$3.00 OFF 1 Garnier HerbaShine Color Creme with Bamboo Extract Haircolor
$3.00 OFF 1 KY Brand Product
$2.50 OFF 2 U By Kotex Tampons
$2.50 OFF 2 U By Kotex Pads
$1.00 OFF 1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, or Treatment
$2.00 OFF any 1 Nature's Bounty Your Life Vitamins
$1.00 OFF any one PediaCare Product
$10.00 OFF Purina BREEZE Litter System
$3.00 OFF 1 Hill’s Science Diet Light
$2.00 OFF 12 cans of Purina Mighty Dog
$1.00 OFF 1 Purina Beneful Brand Snackin Slices
$1.00 OFF 1 3lb Or Larger Bag Purina Cat Chow Cat Food
$1.00 OFF 1 5lb Or Larger Bag-Purina Fit & Trim Dog Food
$5.00 OFF An Affair to Remember on Blu-ray 

Easy Taco Soup Recipe Served With Taquitos & Guacamole

When the weather turns cold, warm the body with a steaming hot bowl of taco soup. Serve with crisp taquitos and lots of chips, salsa and guacamole. Ole!

It's winter time. The weatherman is predicting an inch or more of snow and the temperature is dropping rapidly. Heat things up with a Mexican Fiesta in the kitchen. It doesn't have to be expensive. Make a big pot of cheap and easy taco soup. Roll and bake several dozen beef and cheese taquitos and serve with lots of salsa, chips and guacamole. It's a fun and inexpensive way to forget the frigid cold outside.
Easy Taco Soup
Ingredients:

• 1 large family size can of ready to eat pinto beans
• 1 pound of ground turkey seasoned with taco or Mexican seasoning
• 1 can of chopped tomatoes & green chilis
• 2 cups of tomato juice
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 cup of taco seasoning
• 1 can of corn
• 2 cups of water

Directions:

1. Brown the ground turkey and onions together, drain any fat off
2. In a large 4 Qt soup pot, bring to a bowl the water and tomato juice
3. Reduce down to a simmer
4. Add the taco seasoning and blend well
5. Now add the beans, taco meat, onions, tomatoes, green chilies and corn. It's fine to dump everything into the pot.
6. Stir and keep warm until ready to serve.

* This soup can easily be dished up into individual serving or family size cartons and frozen until needed**
Easy Gucamole
This is not low fat, but it's worth it. It's packed with flavor. Combine the avacados, juice and salt first. Mash to desired consistency and then add each of the remaining ingredients. Mix well and chill before serving.

• 3 Avacados, peeled, pitted and sliced
• 2 tablespoons of lime or lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup of salsa

Easy Beef & Cheese Taquitos and Chicken Enchiladas

A large family or a few teenage boys can go through a box of frozen taquitos in one sitting. At the average price of $6 a box, that can get expensive, especially if it's the family's favorite snack. It's easy to makesimple authentic Mexican taquitos at home.
Another inexpensive way to save money on Mexican food is to make chicken enchiladas. These are usually made using inexpensive chicken leg quarters and corn tortillas. Serve with refried beans and Mexican rice.
Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas
This is a simple recipe. Extra can be made and frozen to be ready on those to busy to cook nights.
Ingredients:

• 3 chicken leg quarters, cooked, deboned and shredded
• 1 (10 ounce) cans of cream of mushroom soup,
• 1 pound of shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 1 1/4 cup of milk,
• 1 cup of chopped onion
• 1 (10 ounce) can of chopped green chilies and diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 pound of processed cheese spread
• Add pepper and garlic to taste.
• 1 (12 ounce) package of corn tortillas warmed in a hot skillet

Assembly Direction:

1. Combine chicken, soup, half of the cheddar cheese, the onion and 1 cup of milk in a medium sauce pan. Mix well.
2. Grease a large glass dish
3. Spoon a large spoonful of the chicken mixture on each tortilla. Roll each tortilla up and place seam side down in a row in the glass dish.
4. After all the tortillas are used, pour the remaining chicken soup mixture over all the enchilladas
5. Make a cheese sauce by combining the cheese spread,green chilies and tomatoes with 1/4 cup of milk. Heat for 3 minutes in the microwave or on the stovetop until melted and blended well.
6. pour this cheese mixture over the enchiladas and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
7. Heat the whole dish in a warm 350°F for about 15-20 minutes. It will be ready to serve.

More Creative Ways To Save On Family Meals
For more creative low cost, budget friendly Mexican food recipes, visit the Hillbilly Housewifewebsite.This is a great resource for families on a budget. Also Eating Well.com has an article on cheap Mexican recipes.
When cooking for a crowd, choose frugal recipes that are simple but include flavorful ingredients. During the cold weather months, options like soup and chili are inexpensive choices to make people feel warm from the inside out. Don't forget to add little touches like Mexican hot chocolate on a cold, blistery day. Be creative, relax and enjoy the holidays with friends.

Easy Recipes & Fun Ways To Celebrate Chinese New Year

Easy Recipes & Fun Ways To Celebrate Chinese New Year

My family loves to cook Chinese Food at home once a week. Chinese New Year 2011 - Year of the Rabbit is Thursday, Feb 3rd. Enjoy Chicken Chow Mein Soup, Tempura Chicken, Spring Rolls, Egg rolls, fresh fruit and home made fortune cookies! Have fun!