Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Free Panda Express
If you go to Facebook and become a fan of Panda Express you can print a coupon for a free entree of their new Honey Walnut Shrimp. The deal is good tomorrow, March 10th only. I will be getting my sample, yummy. ~Janay C.
Tuna Helper and free tuna
I was at Winco last week to buy Tuna Helper, which I end up making when I don't have dinner planned. It was on sale for .99 cents and I had some coupons. I was going to buy a few boxes and then I saw a peelie (coupon that is stuck on package) on each package that allows you to get a free can of tuna up to $1 when you buy Tuna Helper. and there were lots of them. So, I bought 20 boxes of Tuna Helper and found 20 cans of Albacore Tuna that were on sale for .98 cents (the good tuna) and got $1 off 20 times. So I was excited about this deal, and I hope there are still plenty more available. I am actually going to go in and try and get 20 more (there is no limit) this week so I'll post as to if there are a lot left. This is a good item for food storage. Look for this deal if you are at Winco this week. ~Janay C.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
New NW Blog to follow
There are so many good deals at Albertson's regulary and I couldn't begin to post them all. Therefore, please save the blogsites that I send you so that you can check them each week. I just found a new one: http://www.dealsbydawn.blogspot.com/ She posts great information on Albertson's and other NW deals, so this may be a good one to mark as a favorite. She also references building up your food storage. ~Janay C.
Food Storage and BOGO Cirque Du Soleil tickets
Stacey sent me this info. A good blog for food storage is http://www.foodstoragemadeeasy.net/ There is an email list to sign up for where they send you list of things to buy every two weeks to build-up your food storage. Becky Baker has the full list if you want to build it up quicker.
Also, go here if you want to see Cirque Du Soleil in Portland. Buy one get one free until Feb. 14th. http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/valentine9
Thanks Stacey
Also, go here if you want to see Cirque Du Soleil in Portland. Buy one get one free until Feb. 14th. http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/valentine9
Thanks Stacey
Monday, February 1, 2010
Clearance, and More Clearance
Lot's of stores are clearancing their products right now to get ready for new spring merchandise, so when you go shopping look for clearance at the end-caps and in clearance sections of stores. Just don't buy things you really don't need. It only takes a minute to look around for good deals and it's fun. I am constantly finding things and this is my favorite time of year to look. ~Janay C.
10 ways to save money on your grocery bill
I like these ideas, might be good to print up and post on the fridge. This is from Leanne at "Saving Dinner." Free emails with ideas on eating healthier and cheaper, she has freezer menus that are great. I have purchased some so if you want them I will share. ~Janay C.
Food For Thought10 Food Budget IdeasBy Leanne Ely, C.N.C.
Dear Friends,According to the USDA, the average American family of four is spending $80 a month more on groceries than they did a mere 3 years ago. For a lot of families, the upturn in grocery spending does not reflect an upturn on family income. Clearly something has got to give! We’ve all noticed how much food has gone up—I can’t think of one thing that hasn’t. And while I cannot control food prices, I can control my own budget and as it becomes necessary, cut back to keep my food expenses in line. Here are 10 ways to cut back without sacrificing nutrition:
Eat vegetarian one night a week (rice and beans is a favorite with my kids).
Eat breakfast for dinner one night a week (pancakes and eggs are way cheap). Light candles and serve juice in wine glasses for fun.
Eat greens and beans one night a week (I use frozen collards, turnip greens etc. on sale to keep the cost down). Give your big guys Tabasco sauce to bump it up!
Eat homemade soup one night a week (try the one below!).
Cook with your crockpot one night a week (utilizing inexpensive cuts of meat and poultry).
Only buy meat and produce on sale and/or marked down.
Eat from your freezer one night a week (you’d be surprised at how many meals are in there just waiting to be thrown together!).
Buy dried beans and make your own instead of buying canned (instructions on how to cook them are right on the bag).
Make your own chicken broth from your leftover roast chicken (throw the carcass, an onion, carrots and celery into a pot, cover with water, simmer for an hour or so).
Pack PB & J’s, some carrot sticks and waters for dinner the night you’re all running all over the place (nixing the drive thru). No one will die from not having a “proper meal”.
This is all easy stuff and doesn’t require a lot of thought. Eating vegetarian for example, could be combined with eating greens and beans for dinner or eating soup, or breakfast for dinner. The point is the thought process of cutting back, making do and using up what you have. You can live on less than you think, that includes food. Try some of these suggestions. Go shopping in your freezer and fridge before you even begin to plan your menu this week. Likewise, check out that pantry for anything that might turn into dinner this week. Keeping clutter at bay requires cutting back on unnecessary purchases. This includes food!
Food For Thought10 Food Budget IdeasBy Leanne Ely, C.N.C.
Dear Friends,According to the USDA, the average American family of four is spending $80 a month more on groceries than they did a mere 3 years ago. For a lot of families, the upturn in grocery spending does not reflect an upturn on family income. Clearly something has got to give! We’ve all noticed how much food has gone up—I can’t think of one thing that hasn’t. And while I cannot control food prices, I can control my own budget and as it becomes necessary, cut back to keep my food expenses in line. Here are 10 ways to cut back without sacrificing nutrition:
Eat vegetarian one night a week (rice and beans is a favorite with my kids).
Eat breakfast for dinner one night a week (pancakes and eggs are way cheap). Light candles and serve juice in wine glasses for fun.
Eat greens and beans one night a week (I use frozen collards, turnip greens etc. on sale to keep the cost down). Give your big guys Tabasco sauce to bump it up!
Eat homemade soup one night a week (try the one below!).
Cook with your crockpot one night a week (utilizing inexpensive cuts of meat and poultry).
Only buy meat and produce on sale and/or marked down.
Eat from your freezer one night a week (you’d be surprised at how many meals are in there just waiting to be thrown together!).
Buy dried beans and make your own instead of buying canned (instructions on how to cook them are right on the bag).
Make your own chicken broth from your leftover roast chicken (throw the carcass, an onion, carrots and celery into a pot, cover with water, simmer for an hour or so).
Pack PB & J’s, some carrot sticks and waters for dinner the night you’re all running all over the place (nixing the drive thru). No one will die from not having a “proper meal”.
This is all easy stuff and doesn’t require a lot of thought. Eating vegetarian for example, could be combined with eating greens and beans for dinner or eating soup, or breakfast for dinner. The point is the thought process of cutting back, making do and using up what you have. You can live on less than you think, that includes food. Try some of these suggestions. Go shopping in your freezer and fridge before you even begin to plan your menu this week. Likewise, check out that pantry for anything that might turn into dinner this week. Keeping clutter at bay requires cutting back on unnecessary purchases. This includes food!
Kids Eat Free
Go here to see which restaurants have kids eat free days. Some restaurants aren't in our area but some are. Thanks Stacey.
http://www.frugalliving.tv/free-stuff/kids-eat-free.html
http://www.frugalliving.tv/free-stuff/kids-eat-free.html
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