Grasshoppers and Butterflies

Frugal Finds Friday

I missed Thrift Shopping Thursday so I thought instead I would bless you with Frugal Finds Friday!  I haven't found that many steals lately at the thrift store but I did run across this book that I had to get.  I thought it was funny and vintage.  Plus it was from my birth year so I thought I would pick it up just for that reason too.

The Illustrated Almanac for Homemakers by Vera Kemp Stevenson and Robert P. Stevenson, illustrated by Roy Doty.  It is a concise and indispensable year-round guide to lively, efficient and trouble-free living in today's American home (according to the cover anyway). 

The entry for August 7 is:  What You Should Remember about Rabies

Basically it say inoculate your animals and call the police or humane society if you should see a wild animal acting strangely.  Some of the entries are funny but a lot of them are still just as applicable today as they were 35 years ago.  The book was printed in 1974....so now you know my age!

Here are the entries for the first six days in August:

August 1 - Bedmaking - Miter Those Corners!
August 2 - Circular Mat Keeps Down Grass around Shrubs
August 3 - Do Wild Berries Grow in Your Region?
August 4 - Save Energy - and the Window Air Conditioner
August 5 - Water Hanging Plants with Ice Cubes
August 6 - Ratatouille Is in Season

That is just a few of the 365 days of info in this book.  In 1974 it cost $9.95.  I picked it up for $1.49!  Thrift stores are a great place to find books old and new for a great price.

Free Meal From KFC

This may be old news to some but I friend of mine (Thanks Carmen!) just sent me an email saying that if you go to KFC you can print out a coupon for 2 pieces of their new grilled chicken, 2 sides and a biscuit all for free.  I just printed mine out.  I think you can print up to 4.  You had better do it quick though because you can only print them through Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 9:59 p.m. CDT.  Enjoy!

 

Homeland Deals and Coupon Match-Up 5/6/09 thru 5/12/09

Here are your Homeland deals for the week thanks to jenny-hic from A Full Cup.

Hiland ice cream 2/$5 - .55/1 IP = 1.40
Hiland Dairy | A Splash of Fresh Flavor (you have to sign up and then click coupons)
C&H sugar 1.69 - .35/1 3/15 RP = .99
Hiland cottage cheese 2/$4 - .55/1 IP = .90
Hiland Dairy | A Splash of Fresh Flavor
Yoplait yogurt 10/$5 - .40/6 4/19 SS = .37 or $1/8 IP = .25 each
Shop Smart
Lean Cuisine 5/$10 - $1/4 5/3 SS = 1.50
country Crock side dishes 3.19- $1/1 4/05 Unilever = 1.19
Johnsonville brats/sausage 2.99- $1/1 4/05 SS = .99
Eckrich smoked sausage 2.99-.55/1 3/29 SS = 1.89
Hillshire farm lunchmeat 3.19 - .55/1 IP = 2.09
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?...=HF&p=gmBPSDCb
Foster Farm corndogs 6.49- $1/1 3/22 SS = 4.49
Green giant steamers 2/$3 - .50/1 4/5 SS = .50
California Kitchen pizza $5.00 - $2/1 IP = 3.00
http://print.coupons.com/Couponweb/O...id=ta33&nid=10
Old Orchard frozen juice 1.39 - $1/4 IP = .89 each
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?...=OB&p=fUIcEBso
Kraft cheese 1.99 - $1 IP = FREE cheese wyb oscar mayer turkey bacon
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?...=GE&p=ctvwJB7q
Tropicana juice 2.99- $1/1 IP or 3/15 RP = .99 OR $1/2 5/03 RP = 1.99
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?...p=&eb=1&c=TR&p
Pillsbury crescent rolls 2/$4 - $1/2 4/5 SS = 1.00
Pillsbury refrig. cookie dough 2/$5 - $1/2 4/5 SS = 1.50
Jello pudding/gelatin snacks 2/$5 - .55/1 5/03 SS = 1.40
Coffeemate liquid 3.49 - $1/1 IP = 1.49
COFFEE-MATE - Special Offers - Coupons
Kelloggs cereal 2/$5 - $1/1 IP = .50
http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/O...4cfvsp46812416
Kashi cereal 2/$5 - $1.50/2 IP = 1.75 each
http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/O...4cfvsp46812416
Welchs fruit snacks 2/$4 - $1/2 4/26 RP = 1.00
Powerade 8 pk 2/$10 - $1/2 4/19 SS = 4.00 each
Crest toothpaste 1.99 - .50/1 5/03 P&G = .99
Scope 2.99 - $1/1 5/3 P&G = .99
(the coupon is for 473ml+ and the sale is 1 liter...I'm not sure if this is the correct size for the coupon)
Secret deodorant 1.99 - $1/2 4/5 P&G = .99 or $1/1 3/15 P&G = FREE
Old Spice deodorant 1.99 - $1/2 4/5 P&G = .99
Garnier Fructis shampoo, etc 2.69 - $1/1 5/03 RP = .69
Revlon colorsilk 25% off - $1/2 4/5 SS = ??
Suave lotion 1.99 - $1/1 IP or 3/29 RP = FREE
Get beautiful skin with Suave or get your money back
Tums 3.99 - $1/2 4/19 SS = 2.99
Aleve 2.99 - $1/1 3/22 SS or IP = .99
Bayer Consumer Care Products
Betty Crocker brownie mix 2/$4 - .50/2 IP = 1.50
Coupons Homepage
Betty Crocker muffin mix 2/$4 - .40/1 4/5 SS = 1.60
There is a coupon in the ad to save $1.00 on one dozen large eggs with the purchase of any 2 Betty Crocker Supreme brownie or box muffin mix. You should be able to combine this with the coupons above. It is a store coupon, so it will not double.
Keebler cookies 1.79 - $.55/1 IP = .69
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?...=KB&p=bpsIeAzK
Hershey Bliss 2/$6 - $1/1 5/3 SS = 1.00 (mmm worth every cent!)
Wishbone dressing 3/$5 - .75/1 IP = .16
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?...=WB&p=cZaTdVY5
chinet plates 4.99- $1/1 5/3 SS = 2.99
Cherub tomatoes 2.99 - .55/1 4/26 SS = 1.89

Homeland Deals and Coupon Match-Up 4/29/09 thru 5/05/09

Here are your weekly deals from  A Full Cup.

Here it is directly from the site:

Hunt's Ketchup .89 - $1/2 May All You mag = FREE
(apparently this coupon is only in the issue you buy at the store, not the one you get if you subscribe)
New York texas toast 1.99 - .50/1 4/19 & 3/29 RP or May All you mag = .99
Rice Krispie treats 2/$6 - $1/2 3/15 RP = 2.00
Kelloggs family size cereal 2/$6 - .70/1 4/5 RP = 1.60
(or some people got $1/1 that would make it $1.00)
Owens sausage 2/$5 - .35/1 3/22 SS = 1.80
Bob Evans side dishes 2.99- .35/1 3/22 SS = 2.29
Tyson bagged chick n quick 6.19 - $1/2 3/08 SS = 5.19
Healthy Choice dinner 5/$10 - $1/2 4/05 SS = 1.00 OR $1/1 IP = FREE
Special Offers - Product Spotlight - Simple and Delicious
or $1/2 IP = 1.00
Healthy Choice - News & Offers - Get a coupon.
Daisy sour cream 1.00 - .50/1 4/05 SS = FREE
Yoplait Fiber One 2/$4 - $1/1 4/19 SS OR IP= FREE
Print Your Coupon
Yoplait YoPlus 2/$4 - $1/1 3/29 SS OR IP= FREE
Yo-Plus | The fabulous digestive health yogurt from Yoplait
Boost 7.49 - $3/1 IP = 4.49
Print Your Coupon
Slimfast shakes 5.99 - $2/1 IP = 3.99
Print Your Coupon
Axe shower gel 25% off - $1/1 4/5 Unilever = ??
Colgate toothpaste 3/$5 - $1/1 4/26 SS = FREE
Excedrin 7.49 - $2/1 IP - $1 HL cpn in extra savings flyer = 4.49
Print Your Coupon
Tampax pearl 3.49 -.50/1 4/5 P&G = 2.49 - .50/1 HL cpn in extra savings flyer = 1.99 (manf cpn expires Thursday)
Bertolli pasta sauce 2/$5 - .75/1 4/5 Unilever = 1.00
Wishbone 3/$5 - .75/1 IP or 3/15 RP = .16
Print Your Coupon
Kashi bars 2/$6 - $1.50/2 IP = 2.25
Coupons
Teddy Grahams 2/$5 -$1/2 3/01 SS = 1.50 (cpn expires Thursday)
Musselman/s applesauce 2/$3 - .30/1 IP = .90
Musselman's Coupon
Emerald nuts 2/$6 - $1/1 3/29 SS = 1.00
Folgers 6.59 - .50/1 4/5 RP = 5.59
wholly quacamole 2/$5 - $1/1 4/26 SS or IP = .50
Coupons | Online Coupons

Until tomorrow.

Homeland Deals and Coupon Match-Up 4/22/09 thru 4/28/09

Here are the weekly deals and coupon match-ups for Homeland: A Full Cup.

I have been on a blogging break this last week but I am going to post a few more things in just a moment so hang on!

 

Homeland Deals and Coupon Match-Up 4/15/09 thru 4/21/09

Here are the deals and coupon match-up for the week:  A Full Cup.  Thanks jenny_hic!

 

Homeland Deals and Coupon Match-Up 4/8/09 thru 4/14/09

I just checked and the deal post is not up yet but keep checking here and I'm sure it will be up soon!  Jenny_hic always does an awesome job!  Just scroll down and look for the post.

 

Homeland Deals and Coupon Match-Up 4/1/09 thru 4/7/09

Here is the link to the deals and match-ups for the week:  A Full Cup.  I always find it is a very thorough source for all sorts of deals!

Tomorrow is April 1 and my oldest daughter is very excited.  She is ready to "play jokes" on people.  Also, tomorrow (or maybe in the next few days) I will update you on how my goals I made at the beginning of the year are going. 

I have been training for a 5K and I am scheduled to run one on the 26th of April.  I will be part of a 5-person relay team for the Memorial Marathon.  I hope I can run the whole thing!  I still have a little over 3 weeks to train so I think I will be ok.  We'll see!  I may pass out after I finish my leg of the race.

Until later.....

Homeland Deals and Coupon Match-Up 3/25/09 thru 3/31/09

I forgot again!!  Here is the link to the Match-Ups.  I have been doing almost all of my shopping at Aldi lately and find that even without coupons it is cheaper most of the time than when shopping with coupons at other places.

Also, I was watching the news tonight and they did a little blurb on a new site.  Grocio.com will be up and running soon and the site sounds pretty cool.  It is supposed to let you enter in your grocery list and then it will tell you the store with the best prices and savings.  Not only that, if there is an internet coupon available that matches up withan item on your grocery list it will pop up and you can print it out.  You can sign up now but it is not quite up and running yet.

Jennifer

Homeland Deals and Coupon Match-Up 3/18/09 thru 3/24/09

Oops!  Sorry!  I forgot to link you here last night.  I have been too busy working on and typing up my menu plans.  Anyways, here you go.  Deals for the week!

I did some price comparisons and for the most part Aldi has the best prices on almost everything.  We have tried quite a few different items from Aldi and like them just as much if not better than the name brands we were used to.  I am super stocked on toiletries right now thanks to CVS and Walgreen's deals so for now I am only going to clip coupons for items that I can get for free or for less than $.50.  It saves a ton of time!  Ok.  That is really it.  Good Night!

Jennifer