Family On A Budget

This week Harlequin Romance is featuring the following for Freebie Friday:

Buy 2 or more books, get the Harlequin Romance, Temporary Boss, Permanent Mistress by Kate Hardy, absolutely FREE*!

*FREEBIE Fridays. We guarantee something FREE every Friday. It could be FREE Shipping, a FREE print book or a coupon for a free eBook!

With our weather approaching the fifth day straight of 90 degree weather it is hard for me to imagine wearing boots, but summer’s end is speeding towards us.

Today Target is featuring their Bamboo by Journee Faux Suede Flat Boots for $24.99 with Free Shipping. The regular price is $42.99

Additionally they are running another boot promotion when you can receive 10% off when you buy two or more pairs of selected boots. It appears that the Brown and Tan colors are part of this additional sale. (You can tell by the Buy More, Save More wording listed with the boot). You just add two pairs to your cart and the discount will come off in the checkout process.

2 pair = $49.98 – 10%
Final cost: $44.98 for two pairs of boots.

Puma is offering a 20% off your entire order sale for Labor Day.

Effective: 09/02/2010 – 09/06/2010
Excludes: Mongolian Shoe BBQ
Coupon Code: None needed

For Labor Day, Famous footwear is upping the savings on their traditional BOGO 1/2 sale by providing an additional 20% when using the promo code LABOR20

Effective: 09/02/2010 through 09/11/2010.
Coupon code: LABOR20

Coupons.com is currently offering a $.50 off of one Old El Paso printable coupon. I found it at zipcode 90210.

I love to stock up on free/almost free taco seasonings and canned chilies when these coupons come out. I use them in Santa Fe Casserole bake which is a family favorite.

One my favorite recipe books is the Great American Favorite Brand Name Cookbook. Pages are falling out of this book due to its continued use. Santa Fe Casserole Bake is a family favorite.

1 pound lean ground beef
1 package (1.25 ounces) Lawry’s Taco seasoning
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup dairy sour cream
1 can (7 ounces) diced green chilies
1 package (11 ounces) corn or tortilla chips
2 cups (8 ounces) grated cheese Monterrey Jack or cheddar
1/2 cup sliced green onions with tops

In medium skillet, brown meat and stir until crumbly; drain fat. Add Taco spices and seasonings; blend well.

In small bowl, combine broth and flour. Add to meat mixture; bring to a boil to slightly thicken liquid. Stir in sour cream and chilies; blend well.

In a 13x9x2″ lightly greased glass baking dish, place 1/2 of the chips. Top with 1/2 of beef mixture, 1/2 of the cheese and 1/2 of the green onions. Layer again with remaining ingredients ending with green onions.

Bake uncovered, in 375F. oven for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Makes 6 servings.

I am a college student as well as my two daughters. If you have a college bound student you know that buying books can be really expensive. It is today that I find myself searching out deals for books for the three of us. As I find deals I will post them.

To start here are coupon codes from eCampus.com. They are all valid through 15-Sep-2010

• Enter code CRAMSESSION to receive 5% off rentals from eCampus.com.
• Get 5% off order with code POPQUIZ.
• Enter code SLACKER to receive 5% off eTextbooks from eCampus.com.
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My daughters love their Chi straightening irons. I have hesitated in buying one for myself because for the price I could share theirs. Now that Target has a 1 inch Chi for $67.50 I can get my very own. Who cares that it sports skulls. LOL

Target Daily Deal for 8/27. The Twitter Votes are In. You tweeted. We counted. And the winner is (drum roll): This thing over here on the right! You’re also a winner, of course, what with the 50% off, free shipping and all.

$67.50 – Save 50% + Free Shipping

Additionally you can save 10% by entering coupon code: TOEY738U at the checkout.

$67.50-6.75 = $60.75

Today only Target is featuring the Burts Bees Lip Balm Classic Purse 4-pk for $5.99 with free shipping. I am buying some for Christmas gifts.

Additionally you can save 10% by entering coupon code: TOEY738U at the checkout for a total of $5.39.

Thanks to: Hip2Save for the tip.

Many Walmarts have Olde Hearth Bagels priced at $1.28. There is currently a printable $1.00 off of 1 coupon located at Coupons.com for zipcode 20222.

$1.28 – $1.00 coupon = $.28 each

Starting on 8/26 Giant Eagle will have Campbell’s Chunky Soup on sale for 8/10. There is a printable coupon $.50 off of 1 Chunky coupon available.

Sale Price 8/$10.00 ($1.25 each) – $.50 off coupon, doubled = $.25 each

I am looking for hosting for a different small site I am planning. I found this good deal and will trying them out. Will stop back and let you know what I think of them.

PowWeb Hosting: PowWeb Hosting – Only $3.88 per month!

Start Date: 07/15/2010
End Date: 07/31/2010

Coupons.com is currently featuring a new $2.00 off of (1) Huggies Baby Wipes (320 ct. or larger)

Scott Tissue has a $1.00 printable coupon off on any ONE Scott Extra Soft Tissue (8-pack or larger).

This offer requires your email address. You can print out 2 coupons per email address.

Reynolds Wrap has a printable coupon for $1.25 off of any (1) roll of Reynolds non-stick wrap.

If you have an .edu email address you can get a Free Year of Amazon Prime

Amazon prime allows you to have FREE two day S&H to your door…no matter the purchase size!

The sign up does ask your institution and major, then follows up with an email verification link through the .edu email. The .edu email address does not have to be linked with your account. It is only used for institution verification.

Thanks to Frugal COUPON Living for the tip.

Need a recipe to use up that leftover Easter or Christmas Ham? Here is a family favorite. I got it from my mom’s friend Judy. Her family loves it too.

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons shortening
1 egg
Milk

1 large chopped Onion
2-3 carrots, chopped
Left over ham. Cubed
Ham Bone
Water
5 Russet potatoes, cut into 1 inch slices

Directions:

Put ham bone in large Dutch Oven pot and fill 3/4 full with water. Bring to a boil, uncovered, cook for 2 1/2 hours, turning bone and pulling off meat as it softens at least every half hour.

After 2 1/2 hours remove bone, gristle and fat, cut up any remaining meat. Add chopped vegetables and ham from the bone as well as extra cubed ham. Cook for 10 minutes.

Mix together flour, salt, baking powder and shortening until crumbly.

Put egg in cup; fill cup to 1/2 cup with milk. Add to dry ingredients. Mix as for pie dough and roll out thin. Cut dough into small squares and add to ham broth/vegetables. Bring broth to boil; reduce heat and cook over low heat until done (about 10 minutes).

Here are a few deals I will picking up at Giant Eagle this sales week:

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Blue Diamond Almonds
BUY ONE GET ONE FREE, 6 oz., selected varieties, Save up to $3.58 with your Giant Eagle Advantage Card®

There is a printable coupon for $.50 off of one Blue Diamond product. You can print two coupons per computer.

(1) @ $1.79 – $.50 coupon doubled = $.79 each

Coupon source: hotcouponworld.com

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Wish-Bone Salad Dressing
2 FOR $4, 16 oz., 7 oz. Spritzers or 9.5 oz. Bountifuls, Save up to 90¢ on 2 with your Giant Eagle Advantage Card®

There is a $.75 off of one Wishbone printable coupon. You can print out 2 per computer. This is not a new coupon and you may have already printed this one.

(1) @ $2.00 – $.75 doubled coupon = $.50 each

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Here are a few of the deals that combine with printable coupons that I will picking up this week.

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Right Guard
10 FOR $10
2.8 to 3 oz. Sport 3-D Deodorant or Soft & Dri 2.6 oz. Clearglide
Save up to $14.90 on 10 with your Giant Eagle Advantage Card®

Coupons.com currently has a save $2.00 off of 2 Right Guard coupon.

(2) @ $1.00 each = $2.00 – $2.00 coupon = FREE

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Tetley Tea Bags
2 FOR $5, 80 or 100 ct, Save up to $1.78 on 2 with your Giant Eagle Advantage Card®

Coupons.com has a printable coupon for $.50 off of 1 Tetley Tea.

(1) @ $2.50 – $.50 doubled = $1.50 per box.

My mom loves the British Breakfast tea so I will be stocking up.

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Betty Crocker Cake Mix or Frosting
10 for $10, 12 to 20.5 oz, Save up to $13.90 on 10 with your Giant Eagle Advantage Card®

Coupons.com has a printable $.50 off when you buy Betty Crocker cake mix and frosting.

(1) each cake mix ($1.00) and frosting ($1.00) – doubled $.50 coupon = $1.00 for both.

Below are some deals available this Thursday 2/25/2010 that have corresponding printable coupons. I will update the list as I have time.

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Peets Coffee
$6.99 each. Buy 2 and $2.00 off any Giant Eagle®, Nature’s Basket® or Top Care® brand item.

Printable $2.00 off of one Peets Coffee Here You need to sign up for the coupon. Can print 2.

Quantity (2) at $6.99 – $2.00 coupon = $9.98 out of pocket and $2.00 coupon for future use.

$7.98 for 2

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Dannon Yogurt Cups
$10.00 for 20. Get $3.00 OYNO with you buy 20.

Printable coupon for $.75 off of 6 available at Coupons.com. Zip Code: 07039

(20) at $10.00 – (3) $.75 coupons = $6.50 out of pocket plus a $3.00 OYNO

$.17 each

Thanks for the mommas for the coupon find.

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Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond Milk

2 FOR $5, 64 oz, Save up to $1.98 on 2 with your Giant Eagle Advantage Card®

You can print a $1.00 off of 1 Almond Breeze Coupons here. (Hit the Details Button)

(1) $2.50 – $1.00 = $1.50 each

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Dreamfields Pasta
5 FOR $10, 13.25 oz, Save up to $4.95 on 5 with your Giant Eagle Advantage Card®

Printable $1.00 off of 1 Dreamfields pasta. Need to supply your email address.

$2.00 – $1.00 = $1.00 each

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Yoplait Original or Whips Yogurt Cups
20 FOR $10, 4 or 6 oz., selected varieties, Save up to $4.00 on 20 with your Giant Eagle Advantage Card®

Get $2.00 on your next shopping trip (OYNO)

Printable $.50 off of 6 Yoplait coupons at Pillsbury.com (need to be registered).

20 for $10.00 – (3) $.50 double coupons = $7.00 out of pocket and $2.00 OYNO
$.40 each

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Pillsbury Toaster Strudel or Scrambles

2 FOR $4 with $1.00 coupon On Your Next Order (OYNO), 10 to 11.5 oz. or Pancakes 14.5 or 16.4 oz., Save up to $1.00 with your Giant Eagle Advantage Card®

There is currently a $1.00 off of 1 printable Toaster Strudel coupon available here (IE) or here (FF) .

2 for $4.00 – 2 $1.00 coupons = $2.00 out of pocket with a coupon for $1.00 on your next order. ($.50 each)

Starting on Thursday 2/18 Giant Eagle is featuring: Pillsbury Toaster Strudel or Scrambles

2 FOR $4 with $1.00 coupon On Your Next Order (OYNO)
10 to 11.5 oz. or Pancakes 14.5 or 16.4 oz.
Save up to $1.00 with your Giant Eagle Advantage Card®

Valid 2/18/10 – 2/25/10

There is currently a $1.00 off of 1 printable Toaster Strudel coupon available here (IE) or here (FF) . This is not a new coupon and if you printed it previously it has not been reset.

2 for $4.00 – 2 $1.00 coupons = $2.00 out of pocket with a coupon for $1.00 on your next order. ($.50 each)

If you have already printed out the $1.00 off coupons, Coupons.com also has a $.55 off of 2 coupon.

2 for $4.00 – 1 $.55 coupon doubled = $2.90 out of pocket with $1.00 on your next order. ($.95 each)

This week Giant Eagle is featuring:

Mrs. T’s Pierogies
6 FOR $10 Final Price*
12 to 16.9 oz.
1 FREE instantly. 5 FOR $10 +1 FREE *Must buy 5. Lesser quantities sold at 5 for $10. Save with your Giant Eagle Advantage Card® Valid 2/11/10 – 2/17/10

There is also printable $1.00 off of two coupons detailed here on Hot Coupon World.

$10 – $3.00 coupon = $7.00 for 6 boxes of 12 pierogies.

Normally I buy the big pack of these at Sams Club which runs 42 pierogies for $6.48, but the Giant Eagle deal is better this week.

This week Giant Eagle is featuring:

General Mills Cereal
4 FOR $10
11.25 oz. Chocolate Cheerios or 12.8 oz. Cinnamon Toast Crunch, selected varieties. Save up to $6.00 on 4 with your Giant Eagle Advantage Card® – Valid 2/11/10 – 2/17/10

Coupons.com has a printable $.55 off of 1 Chocolate Cheerios coupon

$2.50 sale – $1.10 coupon = $1.40 each.

Here is our menu for the week. We have been snowed in so I have lots of time to investigate the contents of my freezer. The grocery store was an absolute mad house. Glad I am pretty well stocked because I don’t see any big shopping trips in my future. Once the snow is gone I guess things will get back to normal

Monday: Chicken Fricassee with Chive Dumplings and green beans.

Tuesday: Stuffed Pigs from the freezer with mashed potatoes (I guess some would call them stuffed cabbage rolls, but we always called them Stuff Pigs.

Wednesday: I have class so it is mom’s choice what to cook (of course it could be cancelled due to the weather – crossing fingers). I think she is making tuna casserole for the fam. I can’t have this cheese laden casserole on my diet so that is fine that I am missing it.

Thursday: Meat and gravy with mashed potatoes. This is a old family favorite. It is basically round steak cooked for hours in broth, then adding mushroom soup for the last hour. I am sure there is a real name for it.