tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64391424698246325062024-02-21T00:51:47.418-08:00Meals for DealsWe're here to help you locate the hottest deals in the DFW area as well as around the country.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-61045854937330551652013-10-03T20:00:00.000-07:002013-10-04T08:00:46.226-07:00referral link <a href="http://agerard913.perso.sfr.fr/114483.php">http://agerard913.perso.sfr.fr/114483.php</a><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>From: Janette Stott 10/4/2013 3:59:56 PM<br>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-26573752002841059192009-12-01T17:03:00.000-08:002009-12-01T17:14:31.566-08:00Laying it AsideWell, I think it's obvious by now that we are in fact -not still here. Life has gotten incredibly busy for us, Janette went back to work full time and I started homeschooling. We tried to keep up for a while but it soon became clear that the job was bigger then we could handle at this time in our lives. Meals for Deals is our "baby" and we hope that one day we will be able to revive it. So it is with a little sadness that we lay our "baby" aside for the time being. You can still catch us on facebook and if you want to keep up with me you can catch me at the homeschool blog I recently started <a href="http://schoolingfromhome.blogspot.com/">Schooling From Home</a> or my personal blog <a href="http://stangtx.wordpress.com/">Mothering with Grace </a>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-4770285461952987262009-09-27T10:53:00.000-07:002009-09-27T10:59:04.000-07:00We are still hereFor two weeks my internet has been down. It's amazing that I have even survived. I didn't realize how much I would miss blogging, checking e-mail, facebooking, researching, etc. We still have very limited internet access but are hoping the problem will soon be resolved. Until then Meals for Deals is down, but we should be back in business soon.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-9575915433998010232009-09-10T11:04:00.000-07:002009-09-10T11:11:03.473-07:00Just Between FriendsI wish I had pictures to show you what you have missed out on, if you live in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">DFW</span> area and have not yet visited the <a href="http://swfortworth.jbfsale.com/">Just Between Friends Sale </a>(<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">JBF</span>) I have spent the last month prepping my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">children's</span> things to sale and spent 5 hours last night shopping. If you are trying to save some money on children's clothing, or looking for a frugal Christmas, this is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">definitely</span> the place you want to be. Maybe you don't live in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">DFW</span> area, check out their website to find one closest to you. I made a great sum of money last time selling my children's out grown things, and I hope this time will be just as profitable. My two "scores" of the night- a $2.00 pair of brand new sketchers tennis shoes, and a 5 box set of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Imaginex</span> toys for $15.00! My son is going to LOVE, me for that at Christmas.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-86731412121353258142009-08-28T13:12:00.000-07:002009-08-28T13:30:25.971-07:00Receipt ShockNothing is more frustrating then when you plan out your entire grocery store trip, with coupon and deal match ups and shop carefully -only getting the things on the list- and then getting to the check out and seeing that you spent more than you expected. I don't like to make too much of a fuss, and usually I'm in shell shock so it's not until I get to the car or even home that I realize that either my coupons didn't get taken off, or I didn't get credit for one of my purchases -Like buy 10 items get $5.00 off.<br />If you are a frugal shopper and you feel it's worth your time- here are a few things you can do if/when this happens to you.<br /><br />If you haven't made it home, take your <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">receipt</span> back inside and go to customer service or ask to speak to the store manager. It always helps if you greet them with a smile. It has been my experience that nobody really wants to go out of their way for someone angry. <br /><br />If you did make it home, give the store a call- all stores have their number listed on the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">receipt</span>.<br />Explain what happened and tell them you won't be able to make it back up today (if you can't) but ask them for a store credit or refund when you come back in.<br /><br />If you are using Short-cuts or other e-coupon loadable sites and you notice your e-coupon didn't come off at the time of the sale, e-mail or give the company a call. They will almost always give you credit on your card to be used for future purchases.<br /><br />The important thing to remember is that they are a business that wants your business. If you talk pleasantly and you are understanding that "these things happen" most of the time they will go out of the way to keep you happy and coming back.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-28897559280587156012009-08-24T18:40:00.000-07:002009-08-24T18:43:28.826-07:00A Quick updateOk, some of you might have noticed that we have slacked on the website a little lately. We are just having a hard time keeping up with all the things going on in our lives lately. Janette has gone back to teaching and I have started homeschooling. I am also watching Janette's children three days a week, So Whew, you can imagine life has been busy. We are going to do our best to get things back up and running, if you have any suggestions for us, please feel free to e-mail us or leave a note here. Thanks.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-15861035615771251062009-08-20T07:43:00.000-07:002009-08-20T07:43:00.201-07:00Couponing... the Great DebateCouponing is a personal thing. I have had many discussions with women on both sides of the coupon camp. Those that do coupon usually find great satisfaction in the thrill of saving money with the use of coupons. Those that don't coupon usually feel that the time and effort it takes to do it isn't worth the money they save. Some even think they money they have to put into it doesn't make up for the savings. My discussion here is about the last two. <br /><br /><strong>Time:</strong> For me it's worth it. There are so many services out there -<a href="http://www.mealsfordeals.com/Subscribe.html">ours included</a>- that make couponing easier for the average person that I don't see why anyone wouldn't take the time to do it. I personally take the time to cut out my coupons and file them. This just makes it easier for me when I visit the grocery stores. I don't believe the argument of "not having the time" is a valid one. It's really about priorities. I think it's a valid point to say "saving money with coupons is not a priority" if it's not, it's not. And if your looking for the "time" I usually cut my coupons while watching a movie, a tv show, or even hanging out with friends talking. I'm a multi tasker and it works for me.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Effort:</strong> Like I mentioned there are many services that you can subscribe to, or even some blogs and websites that will free you from ever having to cut a coupon until you leave for the store where you will use it. Our <a href="http://www.mealsfordeals.com/Using%20mealsfordeals.html">Using Meals for Deals </a>and <a href="http://www.mealsfordeals.com/coupons1.html">Coupons 101</a> explains how to do this for our site. And if you have older children that can help you, they can cut the coupons and file them for you.<br /><br /><strong>Cost:</strong> Ok, here is where it can get tricky. But I would like to share an unscientific situation.<br />You can find coupons lots of different places, but I believe the easiest and most efficient is the newspaper. You can also find many great coupons online but for now we won't count those in the cost.<br /><br />Our paper in the Fort Worth area is $2.50 for the Sunday paper, if you subscribe to the weekend paper it will cost you $1.85 a week.<br /><br />Possible scenerio for this week:<br />On sale at Kroger:<br /><br />Yoplait Yogurt 4 pk 1.99 with .35 coupon tripled to $1.05 final price <span style="color:#ff0000;">.94</span><br />Hamburger helper .89 each with .75/3 coupon final price for 3 .<span style="color:#ff0000;">64 each</span><br />Pillsbury Grands Biscuits .99 .35 coupon tripled to $1.05 final price<span style="color:#ff0000;"> FREE</span><br />Totino's Pizza rolls 2.49 with .35 coupon tripled to $1.05 final price <span style="color:#ff0000;">$1.44</span><br />Total savings this week : <span style="color:#ff0000;">$3.84</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">For a $2.50 paper you saved $1.34</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">For a $1.85 paper you earned 1.99</span><br /><br />Now If you subscribe to our <a href="http://www.mealsfordeals.com/Subscribe.html">coupon matching service</a> for area stores it will cost you $3.00 a month or $0.75 a week and if you subscribe to others the fee of course will differ.<br /><br />For a $2.50 paper you would have saved $0.59<br />For a $ 1.85 paper you would have saved $1.10<br /><br />And that is just if you used 4 coupons!!!!<br /><br /><br />There are probably many other arguments for and against couponing but for me, I have found it to be cost saving and rewarding. Living in a one income household has forced me into better spending habits and I try to use the resources that God has given us wisely. Feel free to e-mail me or comment with questions or suggestions.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-89386696380686207182009-08-19T07:20:00.000-07:002009-08-19T07:42:21.485-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcS89zXZPyXKKVtvlsgRw3c8y-bpkPDdnuc4nVHfT2S3hRnZ0FvIuvOP1qM6tH86pqCh_eWHPExDN1AFHSmcrKHy13Bi4giO3vFyrNzABHuTKk7WPCodoyvuYsCfvBJmnUeIrjEKj66d8P/s1600-h/logo.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371683956992092274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 125px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 119px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcS89zXZPyXKKVtvlsgRw3c8y-bpkPDdnuc4nVHfT2S3hRnZ0FvIuvOP1qM6tH86pqCh_eWHPExDN1AFHSmcrKHy13Bi4giO3vFyrNzABHuTKk7WPCodoyvuYsCfvBJmnUeIrjEKj66d8P/s200/logo.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>Although I rarely visit McDonalds and my children don't attend a school, I think I'll make sure to stop by and pick up this great afterschool snack coupon booklet that McDonalds is offering for $1.00</div><br /><p>The booklets contain coupons for 12 free snacks:<br />*3 free Baked Pies *3 free Apple Juices or Milk Jugs *3 free small cones *3 free Apple Dippers or Small Fries<br />These coupons do not expire until 12/31/11 so make sure you don't miss out!</p><p> </p><p>Thanks <a href="http://www.dealseekingmom.com/">Deal Seeking Mom</a><br /><br /></p><p></p></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-61955066844107972162009-08-18T16:57:00.001-07:002009-08-19T07:08:10.870-07:00Kitchen Tip Tuesday!!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWCbgz1s-W3ZUHf9KENBYEwJvX9vnGbbkGVGCEqdElvcLFbnTahE1ZYoaWyp0BPmMNFMDu_0R3nseiObI3iMcR1Rt0iTkqTS7S_qqeb0LGjtBEuHN-KPAsakThhMAcUawpdTH3n83TxMjc/s1600-h/Picture+151-753994.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371457274524803618" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWCbgz1s-W3ZUHf9KENBYEwJvX9vnGbbkGVGCEqdElvcLFbnTahE1ZYoaWyp0BPmMNFMDu_0R3nseiObI3iMcR1Rt0iTkqTS7S_qqeb0LGjtBEuHN-KPAsakThhMAcUawpdTH3n83TxMjc/s320/Picture+151-753994.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0M4yOuxlOqkJinpJTUbIJ5sWU4REGXF5KjVl_KR4yMhB5yaMKFTX_cr5wHNAxTVAjw_gY3nqxYsqCXx3MIMuxCaayJld65X-QcqYt_8D_LSu_ReGji2AGDvpRQL5c4fe6jNXpC1yc2lD3/s1600-h/Picture+152-756314.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371457284002634210" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0M4yOuxlOqkJinpJTUbIJ5sWU4REGXF5KjVl_KR4yMhB5yaMKFTX_cr5wHNAxTVAjw_gY3nqxYsqCXx3MIMuxCaayJld65X-QcqYt_8D_LSu_ReGji2AGDvpRQL5c4fe6jNXpC1yc2lD3/s320/Picture+152-756314.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52obgJyW_6ZGNksX37B5x30Bdr8VAgiOlsYnKvoYlHoUNIxv8EDnjT3NrLwqKAFpuUbkJG2geNPnIlPLrFtt0dpW2qYsdBxIJQStIqgCUTROWEaNONOXAx1Bc_oPwCPH1fIoGfoyL4OEW/s1600-h/Picture+154-758636.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371457294511498994" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52obgJyW_6ZGNksX37B5x30Bdr8VAgiOlsYnKvoYlHoUNIxv8EDnjT3NrLwqKAFpuUbkJG2geNPnIlPLrFtt0dpW2qYsdBxIJQStIqgCUTROWEaNONOXAx1Bc_oPwCPH1fIoGfoyL4OEW/s320/Picture+154-758636.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>I just had to share my great idea!!!!!! I came up with this the day before I made homemade pizza and I knew there would be extra stuff lefteover. When I was planning meals for the week, I was trying to think of ways to save myself some time in the kitchen and come up with some quick and easy meals for nights I just dont want to cook or Sunday after church. So Here it goes... English Muffin Mini Pizzas. I Know that it is not an original idea, but here is cool part. I PREMADE the sauce, cheese and toppings to cook straight from frozen. I used my silicone muffin pan with 6 holes and filled them with sauce toppings and cheese. I pressed the cheese and topping into the sauce. When it freezes it is all stuck together. So I will just pop a SAUCE DISK onto a FROZEN ENGLISH MUFFIN and BAKE... VOILA!</p><p>Janette<br /></p><p><hr /><br /><p></p><p>Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you're up to on Facebook. <a href="http://windowslive.com/Campaign/SocialNetworking?ocid=PID23285::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:SI_SB_facebook:082009" target="_new">Find out more.</a> </p>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-3738628153990231882009-08-18T06:17:00.000-07:002009-08-18T06:32:10.755-07:00Tempt your Tummy Tuesday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2YlUDfgbU7tUIsAGL6G8a2R1jerOGYY-8kIcncbdf3jQAbFK_ZgMP9rWj0vKfII1uN1oqtS3U6RO1lnSKc0pKmWMowEBNUgt8OXO3SXmD0U4_WLp97AxR0lST44dQ8zVF3-BBEnh0zIOZ/s1600-h/lemon+bars.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371292636519399858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2YlUDfgbU7tUIsAGL6G8a2R1jerOGYY-8kIcncbdf3jQAbFK_ZgMP9rWj0vKfII1uN1oqtS3U6RO1lnSKc0pKmWMowEBNUgt8OXO3SXmD0U4_WLp97AxR0lST44dQ8zVF3-BBEnh0zIOZ/s200/lemon+bars.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1_unO1b4Rt_Wg7xDohw10RZyCBNY8pcKUg_Jhvyt34wf8Pi9XtqNp2_VdVdw7UaeYwIwkbdB5iWuFaR7GW4yWm_p51kg8X3J0Y3qePVpbt3xVkqU19MVHuy8HWaLQvvGZkexV2ZK5VxpP/s1600-h/lemon+crumb+bars.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371292437419410594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 218px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1_unO1b4Rt_Wg7xDohw10RZyCBNY8pcKUg_Jhvyt34wf8Pi9XtqNp2_VdVdw7UaeYwIwkbdB5iWuFaR7GW4yWm_p51kg8X3J0Y3qePVpbt3xVkqU19MVHuy8HWaLQvvGZkexV2ZK5VxpP/s200/lemon+crumb+bars.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />One of my favorite desserts in Lemon Crumb Bars. They are one of my husbands "specialty" desserts. This past weekend I needed a dessert to take to a gathering and he so graciously made them for me. They are really the BEST!<br /><br />1 Package of Lemon or yellow cake mix<br />1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter or margarine, softened<br />1 egg<br />3 egg yolks<br />2 cups finely crushed saltine crackers<br />1 (14 oz) can Sweetened Condensed Milk (not evaporated)<br />1/2 cup real Lemon juice<br /><br /><br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, margarine and 1 egg with mixer until crumbly. Stir in saltine crumbs, Reserving 2 cups crumb mixture. Press remaining crumbs on bottom of greased 13x9 inch baking pan<br /><br />Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden<br /><br />With Mixer or wire whisk, beat 3 egg yolks, condensed milk, and lemon juice. Spread over prepared crust. Top with Reserved crumbs<br /><br />Bake 25 minutes longer or until set and top is golden. Cool. Refrigerate within 2 hours. Cut into Bares. Store covered in refrigerator.<br /><br /><br />For more great recipes visit <a href="http://blessedwithgrace.blogspot.com/">Blessed with Grace</a>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-53153118848369640752009-08-17T13:35:00.000-07:002009-08-17T16:52:26.774-07:00A shopping FrenzieWe'll I could have posted pictures about my 3 hour long marathon at Kroger this past Saturday... But after 3 hours of shopping I basically just tossed the groceries in the kitchen and let the family put them away- so no pics. Maybe Janette took some of hers. But I can tell you that it was truly an experience. I went with my buddy and neighbor Jessica at 6:30 in the morning- but believe me we were not the first there. We joined the cult of other avid coupon shoppers with thier binders and folders. We carefully shopped every aisle looking for the best deals. It was a lot more fun going with a friend, we could discuss whether something was actually a good deal or not. My total bill started at $77.00 and after coupons went to $34.00 I would call that a successful trip. And I was able to buy most of my groceries for the week. Very exciting.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-55179118923320495622009-08-14T11:08:00.000-07:002009-08-14T11:08:02.674-07:00Book Deal<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW01nZ_uc5wSAyVDmA8a5oxdfbjFtddtD-FaITE-s8S8F7pVuf-dvil-iM3nkTXeZHD-Qm9emeR23QWq_EeXbGmtr81GtG1ZfQO2NOIwpDM8-sdThLVcfZHtlfNU-3hXB-EswGY9f-Akk5/s1600-h/borders.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369512060287676178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 40px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW01nZ_uc5wSAyVDmA8a5oxdfbjFtddtD-FaITE-s8S8F7pVuf-dvil-iM3nkTXeZHD-Qm9emeR23QWq_EeXbGmtr81GtG1ZfQO2NOIwpDM8-sdThLVcfZHtlfNU-3hXB-EswGY9f-Akk5/s200/borders.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />If you are an avid reader, or just need an excuse to get to the book store ( I am always looking for an excuse to go) <a href="http://www.bordersmedia.com/coup/coupon40pb0813.asp">Here</a> is a 40% off coupon for all you book lovers. It expires on August 16th, so you'll have to act fast. It applies to paperback only.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-42275020691489403092009-08-13T10:56:00.000-07:002009-08-13T11:01:19.335-07:00$ 2.00 Tank Tops... Wow!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktB0u49fKlYsAT6muiISpdVgob_RL2jfDWotnVLuRmJDfBW-n9tVMpKXFF9TdrtUjnLLGMx27Viq52WTIIWv9FMP5DfKxKKOGPgzQm2TwTdcqLvM88cHLa8CMfbVg_oJpRMqr5XFFq4ap/s1600-h/OldNavy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369508858627450130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 54px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktB0u49fKlYsAT6muiISpdVgob_RL2jfDWotnVLuRmJDfBW-n9tVMpKXFF9TdrtUjnLLGMx27Viq52WTIIWv9FMP5DfKxKKOGPgzQm2TwTdcqLvM88cHLa8CMfbVg_oJpRMqr5XFFq4ap/s200/OldNavy.jpg" border="0" /></a> This Saturday Old Navy will have thier Rib Knit Tank tops on sale for $2.00. Although summer is coming to a close, if you live in Texas you know you can wear these for at least the next several months.<br /><br /><br />Thanks to <a href="http://dealfindingchik.blogspot.com/search?q=">Deal Finding Chik</a> for sharing this great deal.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-69987855939028075372009-08-13T08:41:00.000-07:002009-08-13T08:44:01.721-07:00Super SaversWow! We have a great Super Savers Week this week. If you haven't signed up yet, your missing out! And if you shop at Kroger this Saturday you will really get to take advantage of your coupons. They are doubling coupons up to $1.00. I don't know about you, but I plan on being there Super early :)<br /><br />BTW Meals for Deals is back in business this week. Our new menus will be up and running in the next two days!Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-82312614995204757472009-08-11T12:31:00.001-07:002009-08-11T12:33:33.706-07:00We're BackOk, we have been gone for far too long. Both Janette and I had family in town last week so not much got done in the land of Blog. We had a great time visiting and doing home improvement projects. But we're back, and will try to keep things going here with all the great deals we have found.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-31189701155040476972009-08-04T08:17:00.000-07:002009-08-04T08:17:00.322-07:00Limp no longerAlright, Here is a tip I was recently just told that I think is just fantastic. I buy celery about once a month. We don't usually eat it raw, except in salads. But I always need it for different recipes. By the end of the month my celery is usually limp. Because I don't like to throw things away I go ahead and use it anyway. But then my buddy Janette told me that if I wrap my celery in Aluminum foil it will keep crisp for a lot longer. Voila. It works. Now I'm sure there are probably other great ways to keep your celery fresher but... I don't know them.<br /><br />Check out <a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/">Tammy's recipes</a> for other great tips.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-84989066161056579102009-07-31T12:22:00.000-07:002009-07-31T12:26:29.852-07:00Menus are ReadyThe new Kroger and Albertsons menus are up at <a href="http://www.mealsfordeals.com/">Meals for Deals</a>. I have also e-mailed out the <a href="http://www.mealsfordeals.com/Subscribe.html">Super Savers</a> list for this week. If you haven't recieved yours for some reason, shoot me an e-mail.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-65836626182299182892009-07-31T08:34:00.000-07:002009-07-31T08:40:36.236-07:00Fighting the Fat Friday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEUMixcmRJe0Yma1dLFP7lHBNYsWKFUPSsoTdO2XhFKKcxLVDBqMFpZ_GKtbJ9LEeu2bPLWG5DAHxIHk3XonWDVHubYJEJB9wchn_KIedmUMWrfVvNtXSJLv7laTo-Ge81UC2oCjH0N4y7/s1600-h/Fight+the+Fat+Fridays.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364649424594395026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEUMixcmRJe0Yma1dLFP7lHBNYsWKFUPSsoTdO2XhFKKcxLVDBqMFpZ_GKtbJ9LEeu2bPLWG5DAHxIHk3XonWDVHubYJEJB9wchn_KIedmUMWrfVvNtXSJLv7laTo-Ge81UC2oCjH0N4y7/s200/Fight+the+Fat+Fridays.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ahhhhhh</span>, if you don't know or didn't follow the last Fighting the Fat Friday post- I am doing a 90 day work out program. And if you follow my other <a href="http://stangtx.wordpress.com/">blog,</a> then you know- it's kicking my butt. The only thing I can actually say at this point in the game (I'm about 1/3rd the way through) is that I no longer hate the idea of actually <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">exercising</span>. I can actually get myself to do it without too much whining in my head. I have only lost about 2 pounds and I'm not sure if I've lost any inches yet. This part is very frustrating, but I'm trying to stay positive. I'll keep you posted :)Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-70605254354134256832009-07-28T06:57:00.000-07:002009-07-28T07:09:06.322-07:00Tempt your TummyI hate doing food posts without the pictures but as we were making these this week, I forgot to take a picture. You'll just have to trust me :)<br />This recipe is for Turkey Burgers. I am trying really hard to like ground turkey. I know it's better for us and it's suppose to be a great alternative to ground beef, but there is a very distinct taste to ground turkey that I just can't get over, at least yet anyway.<br /><br />We'll- I found this recipe and decided to try it, and it's the first turkey recipe that I have actually liked. So if your like me and hesitant to try turkey, this would be a good one to try.<br /><br />1 Lb ground Turkey<br />1/4 cup sourdough bread crumbs ( I just use regular) but I want to try the sourdough<br />4 TBS low fat buttermilk<br />1 green onion, minced<br />1 tsp parsley<br />1 TBS Dijon Mustard (I used honey Dijon) I think this is what makes it good<br />1 dash Worcestershire sauce<br />Black pepper to taste<br /><br />Preheat the grill or broiler (I broiled mine)<br /> Combine all the ingredients and divide mixture into patties<br />Grill until cooked through 7 to 10 minutes on each side<br /><br />To find other great tempt your tummy recipes visit <a href="http://blessedwithgrace.blogspot.com/">here </a>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-23232163542027204462009-07-27T18:29:00.000-07:002009-08-19T08:59:43.625-07:00Kitchen Makeover<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxsZOT3lOIsrA2MZrLy1IVThaq1CSSzG2FpfckKlgrfguMelr8NEkqY7S8s6LHe0Cd0Ya17W9OICrK7l5Fx815yHAg72NSQWSUpovCBFSvfdjjL-rzWcz-76ChLgX6jD704Kigl6RDEkw9/s1600-h/DSCN6566.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363317992466444594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxsZOT3lOIsrA2MZrLy1IVThaq1CSSzG2FpfckKlgrfguMelr8NEkqY7S8s6LHe0Cd0Ya17W9OICrK7l5Fx815yHAg72NSQWSUpovCBFSvfdjjL-rzWcz-76ChLgX6jD704Kigl6RDEkw9/s200/DSCN6566.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I have been debating on painting my kitchen for a while. It's one of those things that I really wanted to do, but the work that I knew was involved was overwhelming for me, plus I wanted it a deep red and red is just one of those colors that is hard to paint. I finally mustered up the courage and just did it. And guess what? I love it! I really do. It makes me feel all warm and cozy inside everytime I look at it. ( at least when it's clean, anyway) </div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-62371630662839608342009-07-26T17:29:00.001-07:002009-07-26T17:29:21.951-07:00Expensive Hand Soap?...or is it?Okay Here is my cheap chic mom trick of the week. If you have ever been to my house and used the nice "GUEST BATHROOM" you can attest to my boutique hand soap in the despenser...right?! It smells like heaven in bubble form. Here is my secret. I use CHEAP SHAMPOO. I remember one day reading the labels on the hand soap and shampoo bottles and realized that aside from the fru fru organic extracts, its the same stuff. On sale this week at ALbertsons is white rain shampoo for 69 cents, you know my soap dispensers are gonna thank me. We like the cherry scent and the volumizing scent. Try it... people will think that you spent a fortune and wonder why you put the "GOOD" soap in the guest bath.<br /><hr />Windows Liveā¢ HotmailĀ®: Celebrate the moment with your favorite sports pics. <a href='http://www.windowslive.com/Online/Hotmail/Campaign/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_QA_HM_sports_photos_072009&cat=sports' target='_new'>Check it out.</a>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-82002839590213285912009-07-24T14:40:00.000-07:002009-07-25T07:51:13.611-07:00Updated Super SavingsThe Menu for Kroger and Albertsons is up at <a href="http://www.mealsfordeals.com/">Meals for Deals</a>, also if you haven't had a chance to check out our <a href="http://www.mealsfordeals.com/Subscribe.html">Super Savings </a>you are missing out. But if you don't know what your missing we put up an example of it on our website -Right now you can see all the grocery coupon match ups for Kroger and Albertsons. The good news is you can use it this week for Free! It's easy to print right off.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-64398319917633545092009-07-20T17:49:00.000-07:002009-07-20T18:05:36.824-07:00Frugal?So I was in line at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Walmart</span> tonight, doing my weekly shopping trip, and I think I might have come across someone more frugal at grocery shopping than Janette. I was the third person in a line that didn't seem to be going anywhere so I grabbed a magazine and made myself comfortable. I figured Hey, why not enjoy this time? When I finished browsing my second magazine I realized... I haven't moved yet. So I got nosy and checked out what was going on. There was a woman at the front of my line with about 8 different sales ads. She was price-matching EVERYTHING in her cart. At first I was impressed, then I became curious- does she drive to pick up all those store ads- I'm assuming she lives in the same vicinity I do and I only recieve 3 ads a week. That's when I began to question the frugality of it all. The question became... would it be worth it? Mostly because the other stores are not anywhere in our area. I didn't have to think to much about it because I "overheard" that her total was only a whopping $ 22.00 after price matching and adding coupons. She walked away with a full cart of groceries!<br />Now, that is amazing. I almost handed her a business card, but I didn't have any on me. Of course I would have been more impressed if I hadn't stood behind her in line for almost 30 minutes. Janette, I think I have found your match!Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-35606917161244990122009-07-19T11:46:00.000-07:002009-07-19T11:47:46.148-07:00I promise we'll be back in the groove this week, but I wanted to let everyone know that all of the menu's are up and running at <a href="http://www.mealsfordeals.com">Meals for Deals </a>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439142469824632506.post-39138592449531568312009-07-15T13:54:00.000-07:002009-07-15T14:03:31.511-07:00On my mind... or in my dreams anyway.This has been such a busy week, I have had very little time to be on the computer lately. This is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">VBS</span> week for us and although it's been great, it has been exhausting!!!<br /><br />But I thought I would share with you, that although I haven't been here to share any kind of meals or deals lately, frugality is never far from my mind...<br /><br />A few nights ago, I went on my weekly shopping trip and got all of the usual deals. I almost always buy the store brand items unless the brand name is on sale, or I have a super coupon to use with it. This time I had two coupons for cottage cheese and as I stood in front of the dairy aisle I contemplated the savings compared with the store brand. I finally decided that if I bought the smaller size it would be worth it. I bought my things and went about my day.<br /><br />Last night I woke up from a dream in the middle of the night and the first thing that came to my mind was... Oh, no! I don't know if I even used my coupons for the cottage cheese when I checked out... and do you know, it bothered me so much I had to get up and check!<br /><br />I know... I'm crazy.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468852550015909070noreply@blogger.com0