Publix Must Haves 2/24 - 3/2

OK, here we are with deals at Publix this week.

Don't forget:
* Publix will double coupons up to face value of 50 cents;
* Publix will (in most cases) take competitor coupons (local competitor stores)

BOGO Deals

Ragu Pasta Sauce $2.29 ($1.14 each)
.30 off Rp 1/31 (makes it .54 each)
$1 off 2 RP 1/31 (makes it .79 each)

Ronzoni Pasta $1.99 (.99 each)
$1 off 2 SS 1/10

Juicy Juice $3.65 ($1.82 each)

Green Giant Canned Vegetables $1.29 (.64 each)

Del Monte Tomatoes $1.49 (.74 each)
$1 off 4 RP 2/7 (makes it .49 each)

Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mix $2.59 ($1.29 each)
$1 off 2 SS 2/7 (makes it .79 each)

PAM Cooking Spray $3.29 ($1.64 each)
$1 off 2 SS 1/24 (makes it $1.15 each)
.35 off SS 1/24 (makes it .94 each)

Doritos Tortilla Cips $3.99 ($1.99 each)

Thomas' Bagels $3.99 ($1.99 each)
$1 off March All You Magazine

Hershey's Nuggets $3.69 ($1.84 each)
$ 2 off 2 SS 1/31 (makes it .85 each)
$1 off SS 1/10 (makes it .84 each)

Keebler Club Crackers $3.99 ($1.99 each)
$1 off SS 1/24

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers $2.39 ($1.19 each)
.40 off SS 1/3 (makes it .29 each)
$1 off 2 SS 1/3 (makes it .69 each)
.50 off 2 SS 2/21 (makes it .69 each)

Gorton's Shrimp, Fillets or Fish Sticks $7.49 ($3.74 each)
$1 off SS 1/3 (makes it $2.74 each)
$1 off 2 SS 1/3, 1/24, 2/21 (makes it $3.25 each)
.40 off SS 1/3, 1/24, 2/21 (makes it $2.94 each)
.60 off February All You Magazine (makes it $3.14 each)

Mayfield Ice Cream $4.99 ($2.49 each)

Other Deals
Hunt's Tomato Sauce .33 each

Sargento Shredded Cheese $2.00
.55 off SS 1/31; December All You Magazine (makes it $1.45 each)
.40 off 2 SS 1/31 (makes it .60 each)
.50 off 2 SS 1/31 (makes it .50 each)

New York Texas Toast $2.00
.50 off February Good House Keeping, Woman's Day or All You Magazines ($1.00 each)

Colgate Wisp 4 pk $1.50
.50 SS 2/7 (makes it .50 each)

Happy Shopping!
Tina

Bi Lo Deals 2/24 - 3/2

I am so sorry I am so late getting this on here. You would not believe the week I have had if I told you. Anyhoo - here is what I see at BiLo this week that I think is a pretty good deal. Even some of their BOGO items this week seem a little high so not a particularly good week that I see. However, be sure and check the sales paper for the BOGO items since you might see something you feel like you just have to have.

Don't forget:

* Bilo doubles coupons up to 60 cent face value;

* Bilo will give you a 5 cent credit for each reusable grocery bag you bring in and use

* Bilo does NOT take competitor coupons

BOGO Deals

Fast Fixin' Chicken Nuggets, Patties, Fries, Strips 0r Popcorn Chicken $6.99 ($3.49 each)

$1 off January or March All You Magazine

$1.25 off February All You Magazine

Other Deals

Purex Liquid Laundry Detergeant $3.00

BOGO Rp 2/21 (makes it $1.50 each)

Muellers Whole Wheat Pasta $1.00

$1 off 2 SS 1/3 (makes it .50 each)

Kellogg's Nutri Grain Bars, 8 cnt. $2.49

$1 off 2 RP 2/7 (makes it $1.99 each)

Hunt's Manwich $1.00

B3G1 January All You Magazine

Edy's Ice Cream $2.98

$1 off SS 1/31

Happy Shopping!

Tina

TNT Tuesday - Meatball and Pasta Skillet

I can not believe it is already Tuesday and time for another TNT Tuesday recipe. These weeks are flying by!

This is actually a fairly new recipe to me, however my family fell in love with it the first night I made it. I also fell in love with it because it was super easy and quick to the table which meant I could get on with the rest of my exciting evening of laundry, cleaning and crafts after dinner! :o)

I actually got this receipe right off the back of a bag of Armor Cocktail Meatballs!

Meatball and Pasta Skillet

8 oz. penne pasta
1T oil
1/2 medium bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
32 small meatballs
1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded parmesean cheese

* Prepare pasta as directed.
* As pasta is boiling, heat oil in a large pot and saute onions/peppers for 3 minutes.
* Stir in spaghetti sauce and meatballs and simmer for 10 minutes or until meatballs are hot.
* Add drained pasta to meatballs and sauce.
* Sprinkle top with cheeses, cover with lid and heat an additional 5 minutes for cheese to melt.

That's it! Yummo! (I actually doubled the entire recipe and had plenty to feed my family of four with plenty of leftovers for everyone's lunch)

Hope you enjoy!

Happy Cooking!
Tina

Frugal Fridays: Travelling Frugally

WOW! It is already Friday, and time for the weekend again. This weekend we are headed out of state to visit family so I figured I would share some tips for frugal traveling. Travel, whether it be for a full-fledge "vacation" or simply a run out of town to see some family or friends, travel can definitely put a dent in your bank account. Below are some ways that you can try to save a dollar or two while still getting to head out of town on a needed break.

* When we travel, whether it is just a 2 hour trip to visit friends in the upstate, or an 8 hour drive, I always try to pack some snacks for the ride. Stopping at convenience stores along the way for "snacks" tend to add up. If you have room, you also might consider packing a small cooler with drinks. When you arrive at your destination, these snacks can also come in handy for those "midnight snacks" instead of trying to dig for quarters to get something you really don't want out of the expensive vending machines.

* On long trips, I remember my mom packing a cooler for a "picnic lunch" when there were several of us travelling. We would stop at a rest area with picnic tables and everyone eat sandwiches, chips and drinks. This not only saved money, but also allowed everyone to get out and stretch their legs. When you travel with a large group, this will also be a "speedier" way to eat so you can get back on the road to your destination instead of wasting an hour or more sitting in a restaurant trying to serve a large group.

* Eating out is something you usually can't avoid when traveling, but you can try to eat cost effectively. If staying at a hotel, find out if your hotel offers a free breakfast. That will take care of one meal if so! :o) Also find out how late they serve breakfast. If they happen to serve it a little later, you can always eat a large breakfast at 10:30 or 11:00 and that might tide you over so you dont have to eat lunch and can just pack a snack for lunch, saving your money to spend on a nice dinner.

* Think twice about buying that knick-knack! A lot of people always want to buy souveniers when they go somewhere to "take back a piece of their vacation" with them. That is perfectly fine to do, but I would suggest you make that purchase wisely. I started a tradition a while back where we buy a Christmas ornament where we visit. That way at Christmas time, we can look at the tree and remember all the places we have been together and what great vacations we have had. After the holiday, they are boxed up and stored to enjoy the next holiday. Magnets, coffee mugs, thimbles or those little doll size forks with decor on the top I guess are great for collecting, but eventually they seem to end up in yard sale or Goodwill donation boxes. And in my house, all they would collect is dust, which is one thing I dont need help doing.

* Hotel loyalty programs. All hotels seems to have them these days. You basically sign up for a "membership" (which is free) and every time you stay at that particular chain of hotels you earn points. As your points build up, you earn free or discounted rooms. Unlike credit cards that you earn credits for (which seem to take years before you actually have enough points to earn something), these points do tend to add up quickly. In the last two years we have gotten several nights free with just staying a few visits.

These are just a few ideas of saving some money while traveling. Now, I better get off of here and finish my packing so we can hit the road soon. Do you have a favorite tip to share for saving money while traveling?

Happy Saving!
Tina

Publix Must Haves 2/17 - 2/23

Here are what I see as the must haves at Publix this week.

Don't forget:
* Publix doubles up to 50 cent face value;
* Publix will take competitor coupons

BOGO Deals
Classico Pasta Sauce $2.49 ($1.24 each)
.75 off SS 1/10

Progresso Bread Crumbs $1.83 (91 cents each)

Progresso Natural Broth $2.59 ($1.29 each)

Mama Mary's Pizza Crust $3.69 ($1.84 each)

Green Giant Canned Veggies $1.29 (.64 each)

Hunt's Natural Tomatoe or Sauce $1.89 (.94 each)
$1 off 4 December, January All You Magazine, SS 1/21
.45 off 3 SS 1/24

Betty Crocker Premium Muffin Mix $2.59 ($1.29 each)

Zatarain's New Orelans Style Mix $1.99 (.99 each)
.75 off 2 RP 1/24
$1.25 off 3 RP 1/24

Wish-Bone Dressing $2.97 ($1.48 each)
$1 off RP 1/31

Wise Cheeze Doodles $2.99 ($1.49 each)

Kozy Shak Pudding $2.99 ($1.49 each)
.55 off SS 2/7

Cole's Garlic Bread $2.29 ($1.14 each)

Luigi's Real Italian Ice $2.99 ($1.49 each)

Superpretzel Soft Pretzel $2.99 ($1.49 each)
.50 off RP 12/6, 1/31

Rubbermaid Produce Saver Food Container $4.49 ($2.24 each)
$1 off SS 1/3

Lysol Disinfectant Cleaner $3.19 ($1.59 each)
.75 off SS 2/7
.50 off SS 2/7

Other Deals

General Mills Cheerios $1.99
$1 off 2 SS 1/31, 2/21
$1 off 3 SS 1/3

Colgate Total Toothpaste $2.50
$1 off SS 1/31
$1 off January All You Magazine

Advil Pain Medicine $4.49
$ 2 off RP 1/31

Pillsbury Crescent, Sweet Rolls or Pizza Crust $1.67
.40 off 2 SS 1/3, 1/31, 12/13, 12/6
$1 off 2 Italian Breaks SS 12/13, 1/24, 1/31

Freschetta Pizza $5.00

Green Giant Frozen Veggies $1.00
.60 off 3 SS 2/7
$1 off 3 SS 2/21

New York Texas Toast or Breadsticks $2.00
.50 off February All You Magazine, Good Housekeeping and Woman's Day

Smucker's Uncrustables 4 pk. $2.00

Softsoap Hand Soap $1.00
.50 off March All You Magazine (Makes it FREE)
.35 off SS 1/31

Happy Savings!
Tina

Bi Lo "Must Haves" 2/17 - 2/23

Here are my "Must Haves" this week from Bi Lo. Hopefully you can find something that you would like to stock up on as well.

Don't forget:

* BiLo doubles coupons up to 60 cent face value;

* Be sure to get your 5 cent discount for every reusable grocery bag you use on your trip;

* You do not have to buy 2 items to get the BOGO special, each rings up at half price.

BOGO Deals

Mama Lucia Meatballs $6.99 ($3.49 each)

Fast Fixin' Chicken Nuggets, Patties, Fries, Strips or Popcorn Chicken $6.99 ($3.49 each)

$1 off January or March All You Magazine

$1.25 off February All You Magazine

.75 off October All You Magazine

Other Deals

Angel Soft Bath Tissue 12 double or 24 reg rolls $4.99

.50 off RP 2/14 (makes it $3.99)

$1 off 2 RP 2/14 (makes it $4.50 each)

Cascade Auto Dish Detergeant $2.99

Edy's Ice Cream $2.98

$1 off SS 1/31

Blue Bell Ice Cream $3.99

Frito-Lay Baked! Snacks $3.00

.55 off SS 1/3

$1 off SS 1/3

Happy Savings!

Tina

TNT Tuesday - Chicken Mozzarella

For this week's recipe, thought I would share with you "the boy's" second most favorite meal. I must admit I rarely make this as it just is not one of those things that pop in my head, so I guess I need to put this on the list to cook one day soon.

Chicken Mozzarella

4-6 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
1 can condensed tomato soup
1/2 t oregano
1/2 t garlic powder (or one clove crushed garlic)
Shredded Mozzarella

* Place chicken in baking dish
* Mix soup and spices together and pour over chicken
* Bake 20-30 minutes at 400 degrees
* Sprinkle with cheese and bake an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.

Yumm-O!

Happy Cooking,
Tina