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Walgreens 2-21

Check Coupon Cravings here for the
Walgreens Deals this week.

CVS 2-21

Check out Cha Ching Queen or Saving and Giving
for the CVS matchups this week!

Sign Up Saturday...

Welcome to Sign-Up Saturday!
If you are having a giveaway on your blog, link up below!!
Link directly to your giveaway page. Please make sure it's family friendly!
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Also if you've found a good deal or a freebie

link up for that too. That way we don't miss any great deals!!
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I have 2 giveaways going on now.
If you have a few minutes be sure to sign up!

1. Rubbermaid Organizer Set -- Ends 2/22
2. Castle Bath Spa Basket -- Ends 2/25

Have a great Weekend!!

Daily Dose

Proverbs Chapter 15

Verse 1

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Menards Feb. 19-21

Special 3 day Sale at Menards
February 19-21

Free after Rebate items --
100' Chalk Reel -- FREE after $8.00 Rebate -- limit 2

Silicone Sealant -- FREE after $3.00 Rebate -- limit 6

Smart Caulk Tool -- FREE after $5.00 Rebate -- limit 2

Filtered Water Pitcher -- FREE after $5.00 Rebate -- limit 2

20" Hand Saw -- FREE after $10.00 Rebate -- limit 2

Other Deals --
Premium Brush Set -- $1.99 after $5.00 Rebate -- limit 2

Interior Flat Paint -- $2.99 after $6.00 Rebate -- limit 5
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When you purchase the freebies, you must purchase an additional $10. of non-rebated items per transaction to qualify for the rebate. You can get as many freebies as you want per transaction with only one $10. additional purchase. ((**You can get a $10. Gift card if you don't need anything right now!**)) Your rebate will come in the form of a Merchandise Check. Which means you must spend it at Menards, (I just use mine for more freebies!)

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It's been reported that you do not have to spend the $10. and you will still get your rebate. Since the ad says you're supposed to I still think we should as to not take advantage of the program. You can use your own judgement! Thanks for letting us know!

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You do not need to purchase any additional $$ if you are only getting the rebated items that are not free.

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To learn all about Menards and how to send in

their rebates go here!

Just leave a comment if you have a question

or see another good deal!

Weekly Groceries - An extra trip to Bulk food store!

Week 3

Meijer (pictured above) -- $21.84 for 30 items

That wouldn't have been too bad, but I was in the town
that my closest bulk food store is in (dropping off taxes). So
I stopped and got a few things I've been wanting.

Total there $17.84 (no picture)
I got a big bag of whole wheat flour, cake flour (for angel food cake),
lemon juice, almond extract (4.99 ouch), 10# potatoes, and several
other items. I knew this would be extra and I'd go over my goal but
I also know my goal is very low so I feel good about it!

Week 3 totals
Meijer $21.84
CVS $3.57
Bulk Store $17.84
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$43.25

Total for February so far $105.09

Yearly so far $226.31

Daily Dose

Proverbs Chapter 14

Verse 15

A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.

Sunday's Coupon Inserts...

We can expect 3 coupon inserts in Sunday's Paper.
1 Redplum, 1 Smartsource, and 1 P&G

Go here or here to see the preview.

CVS- Cheap milk with overage!

This week CVS helped me out with my milk!
Total spent here is $3.57

Edge $2.00
Aussie -- $2.99
Crest - $3.50
Crest $3.50
Milk $2.49
Milk $2.49
Milk $2.49
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Total -- $19.46
-$.75 MQ Edge
-$2.00 Crest
-$2.00 Crest
-$1.00 Aussie
- 10.98 ECB
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Total -- $2.73+ .84 tax = $3.57
ECB back -- $7.00 Crest, $2.00 Aussie, $1.00 Green tag usage

Tip -- At my CVS there was no sign around the Crest telling
of the sale and ECB. If this happens just take the product
to the scanner and it should tell you the price. This way
you'll know if it's the right item!

$1./1 Buddy Soap!

There is a new coupon for
$1./1 Johnson's Baby product on Smartsource.com

Use this for a free or almost free buddy bar soap!
I couldn't find these at Walmart last time I looked but
Meijer has them for $1.06

You should be able to print it twice!
Thanks The Mommy Trade

Daily Dose

Proverbs Chapter 13

Verse 24

He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.

In His Word Wednesday

Fruits of the Spirit -- LOVE

1 Chronicles 16:34
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.

Proverbs 3:3
Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.

Matthew 22:37
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart
and with all your soul and with all your mind."

Matthew 22:39
"Love your neighbor as yourself.

1 Corinthians 13:8a
Love never fails...

1 Corinthians 16:4
Do everything in love.
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Wow!! Now that's a lot to try and achieve....
**Love the Lord w/all your heart, soul, and mind
**Love your neighbor as yourself
**Do everything in love.
** Let love never leave you


why do this ...
Ephesians 2:4
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich
in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were
dead in transgressions-- it is by grace you have been saved.

Love never fails...

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What has God been teaching you lately.

Do you have a prayer request?
Do you have a Bible verse that has stuck out to you?

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You can just leave your link, words, or prayer request here as a comment. We'd love to know how to pray for you. If you don't want to elaborate just let us know you have an unspoken prayer request. We can still pray for you because God already knows!!

Daily Dose

Proverbs Chapter 12

Verse 25

An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.

KitchenAid Skillet Set WInner!

The winner for the KitchenAid Giveaway is...
#194
Karenmed409

Here are your random numbers:

194 

Timestamp: 2010-02-17 01:33:40 UTC

Congratulations!!!
I've sent you an email, if you
didn't get it please email me.

Thanks to all of you who entered!

I have 2 other giveaways you may want to enter
Rubbermaid Drawer Organizer here - ends 2/22
Castle Baths Spa Basket here- ends 2/25

Land O Frost $2./1 Coupon

Go here and print a coupon for
$2./1 Package of Land O Frost
Lunch meat. (look on right side of site)
(Remember use your back button and refresh to print twice)

My Meijer has these 1 lb packages for
only $3.00 use the $2. MQ and get them for $1.00

Thanks Melissa I buy these often!!!

Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

Homemade Pizza Sauce!
Wow! Another week without a new bread recipe!
(don't worry I'm still making them and I'll share soon!)

I have always either bought Store brand or
Chef Boyardee Pizza sauce.
Normally this runs around $1.00 - $1.29 per 15 oz can.

Here is a recipe for pizza sauce that will only
cost you around .65 cents!!
**You even know and can
pronounce the entire ingredients list!!!

I 've been tweaking this for about 2-3 weeks. It's
still not perfect for us, but it's close enough that
I won't be buying pizza sauce anymore!!

To see the original recipe go here.

Here's my version...
15 oz of Tomato Sauce
1 tsp. oregano
1/2- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp sugar

1/4 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

The first time I made it was my best run. Of course that time
I just threw it all together. I haven't been able
to make it quite the same since.

The 2nd time I made it, it had a very strong garlic taste.
So I reduced garlic. The 3rd and 4th time I made it our pizza
tasted like there was sausage on it, only I didn't use any sausage.
I'm pretty sure that's the Italian Seasoning.
So I am going to reduce the Italian to 1/2 tsp.
(or I might take it out completely)

The nice thing is... Anything goes!! Try it and
start tweaking to fit your families taste buds!!

Do you have a simple perfect pizza sauce you always use??
I'd love the recipe to try!!
I'll also continue tweaking this one
until it's just perfect!!!

Sarah, at 8 Muddy Boots is having a linky for
baking mixes today!

Here are a few favorites of mine...
Chocolate chip muffins
Brownies
Pizza Crust
Chocolate Chip Cookies

To make these a quick baking mix, just mix the dry
ingredients and store in container or baggie. Then
when you're ready to make it, just add the wet ingredients
and you're done. This is the same idea as if you would buy
a boxed brownie or muffin mix at the store!

I'll be working on more of these as the weeks press on!!

Daily Dose

Proverbs Chapter 11

verse 13

A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.

$1./1 Oreo Cakesters

Go here to print a $1./1
Oreo Cakesters Coupon.
Use your back button and refresh
to print it twice!

Thanks for the email Melissa!

Catalina Break through!!... For me anyway!!

I was talking to my friend Erica at Church who told me that
Meijer will accept Walgreens Register Rewards!

Maybe you all knew this but in 2 years of
couponing, I've never known this!
The Register Rewards are Manufacturer coupons
and will scan just like any other coupon.

This changes Walgreens
a lot for me!

Here's why...
I often skip getting the Walgreen's Free after
RR (register reward) deals because I can't always find
something worth while to spend the RR on at Walgreen's.
So it actually makes me spend more on a weekly basis.

Take for instance last week at Walgreen's
Dove body care- $5.99 get 5.99 RR
Vitamin Lip Care -- $1.99 get 2 RR
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Spend $8. get 8 RR back
I didn't get these items because it would have been $8.00 oop
that I didn't have to spend.
However... Most weeks I go to Meijer and spend at least $20.

So... if I go to Walgreens and spend $8. for those products.
Then proceed to do my normal shopping and use the Walgreens
catalina. I will spend the same in the end only I will get the
freebies at Walgreens too.

Does that even make sense????
My brain is still on low Weekend usage!!!!

So did everyone else already know?????
~Thanks Erica for letting me know!!~

Meal Plan Monday

Nothing exciting going
on this week! (we like that!)

Here's our menu plan

Monday -- Pancakes and Smoky Links

Tuesday -- Pizza Casserole and applesauce

Wednesday -- Grilled chicken, potatoes, green beans

Thursday -- Lasagna (froze the leftovers when we had this several weeks ago) having it with
cheesy bread and marinara sauce (sharing my sauce recipe tomorrow)

Friday -- Dinner with family

Saturday -- Homemade Pizza

Sunday -- Meatballs (from freezer), potatoes, and carrots (all in crockpot!)

That's it!
For more menu plans visit orgjunkie.com

Daily Dose

Proverbs Chapter 10

Verse 1

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

Menards 2-14

Only 1 Freebie this week.

This ad is good through 2-28

Freebies
7" Poly Rafter Square -- FREE after $2.50 Rebate -- limit 3

Other Deals
14 LED Flashlight -- .99 after $5.00 Rebate -- limit 2

Propel Water 6 pk. -- $1.78 after $1.00 Rebate -- limit 8

Outdoor Mat 3x4 -- $2.99- $3.00 Rebate -- limit 3
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When you purchase the freebies, you must purchase an additional $10. of non-rebated items per transaction to qualify for the rebate. You can get as many freebies as you want per transaction with only one $10. additional purchase. ((**You can get a $10. Gift card if you don't need anything right now!**)) Your rebate will come in the form of a Merchandise Check. Which means you must spend it at Menards, (I just use mine for more freebies!)

***

It's been reported that you do not have to spend the $10. and you will still get your rebate. Since the ad says you're supposed to I still think we should as to not take advantage of the program. You can use your own judgement! Thanks for letting us know!

******

You do not need to purchase any additional $$ if you are only getting the rebated items that are not free.

**********

To learn all about Menards and how to send in

their rebates go here!

Just leave a comment if you have a question

or see another good deal!

Meijer 2-14

Happy
Valentine's Day!!!

Check out Macomb Money Savers
for the Meijer Deals this week.

It looks like you can get the big
boxes of Kellogg's cereal for only .49 cents each
after MQ, Instant savings, and Catalina!!