Saturday, June 11, 2011

Weekend shopping

 Shopping for Father, the Grad or the Man you know that's having a birthday this month.  
 If you are like me, you have at least one man to buy for this month.  
 It's my husband's birthday this week; and he is the father of my two wonderful adult children, so I am really shopping this week. Look at some of the deals and let me know what you find.

Super Target: FREE Birdseye Sampling Event (June 18)
Eat while you shop.
Visit a participating Super Target near you on Saturday, June 18, 2011 for a fun and FREE Birdseye Sampling Event. Look for a booth with FREE Birdseye samples, plus keep your eyes peeled for great coupons often found at these events.
 Thank, dealseekingmom

Here are Some great coupons at Coupons.com...... build a meal using your coupons

Save $.40

Save $.40

Wacky Mac

off one package WACKY MAC pasta, any variety 

.50 off Fresh express salad
Jun 10, 2011 08:25 am | Mercedes


I really like Fresh Express Mixes the are very clean when you purchase them; however, I always rinse and spin, got that tip from a produce manager at one of the big box stores.
Print a new $0.50/1 Fresh Express Salad coupon good on Blends or Tender Leaves. Use zip 77477 to find this coupon.  You will also find another one for $0.50 off NatureSweet® Cherubs® Tomatoes.
Thanks, Deal seeking Mom


There are still great coupons this month - $126 in printable grocery coupons! Reports came in from 28105 and 75204 of great coupons like:
  • $5 Off Enfagrow Powder
  • $1 Off Philadelphia Cooking Creme
  • $.40 Off 6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups
  • $.55 Off Challenge Butter
  • $1 Off Filippo Berio Olive Oil
  • $.50 Off Original Cheerios
  • $.40 Off Wacky Mac Pasta
  • $.55 Off Activate Drinks
  • $.75 Off Starbucks Ice Cream
  • $1 Off Rimmel Nail or Lip Product
  • $1 Off 2 Spic and Span Product
  • $1 Off Biotrue Multi-purpose Solution
  • $1 Off Spot Shop Instant Carpet Stain and Odor
  • $3 Off Prevacid 24HR
  • $1 Off Campho-Phenique
Thanks, CouponDivas
  

Starting today 6/10/11
Get a Sears: $25 Award Card When You Spend $50 in Mensware, Graduations, Father's Day, Birthdays, take care of them all.



Sears is offering the following promotion for Father’s Day: Spend $50 in Men’s Apparel and get back a $25.00 Award Card to use later. Your $50 purchase must be made between 6/10/11 and 6/19/11. The award card you received is good to use between 6/20/11 – 7/17/11.
More Fine Print: While Award Card quantities last. In the event of a return of original qualifying merchandise, Award Card will be deducted from any refund amount. Not valid any other promotional offers. Layaway transactions not included. Excludes footwear and mattresses. Other exclusions apply. Award Card valid on future purchases only. Limit 1 Award Card per purchase. See store for details.
According to the Sears website this also available online and you will get an awards card that you can only use online.  The site offers free shipping on orders of $50 or more. If you have a Sears card, be sure to use it to get your reward points.


Gifts for Dad


Get your dad or husband something super comfortable and useful this year for Father’s Day with this coupon for a free pair of tees, low rise briefs, or boxer briefs! But HURRY only good until Tuesday, June 14th!

Get Your Adidas On



Try New Temptations by Jell-O, a temptation to cure your sweet tooth without the consequences. Plus, you can Save $1 on Jell-O Temptations 3 packs & Dessert Kits in delicious flavors like Boston Creme Pie, Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Truffle Indulgence and more.

Save $1

Thanks, WomanFreebies.com

Free Apps for your Android and Blackberry and free books!

Android Freebies: My Paper Plane and More
More free Android Apps:


Free Books Galore! Featured Book: Everyday Pilates: Up, Up and Away
More free books:
Thanks, Wisebread





Tips! Two new tips from Dollar Stretcher to help your money go longer.

Finding a Job

Professional organization memberships can provide invaluable networking opportunities as well as a discount on professional training. But if you're unemployed, professional dues that range from dozens to hundreds of dollars may not fit in the budget. Call the organization's membership office. Many professional organizations like the ASME and IIE are offering reduced membership rates to those who can prove they are unemployed. Some professional organizations are also offering discounts on professional training classes to help those without work keep their skills or certifications up to date.
Tamara W.


Finding Clothing Bargains:  Like most frugal shoppers, I always purchase clothing from the sale racks. One tip that has really helped me is to try bigger sizes than I normally wear. I find that items are often marked down simply because they fit a bit snug for the size, and few people want to try on a size bigger than what they think they wear. Instead, they just assume that the garment "doesn't fit right" for them. As a result, the items don't get purchased and wind up being marked down. I benefit from my willingness to go up a size or two.  I cut out the tag when I  get it home! 

Thanks, Dollar Stretcher

It's all about trees...share this with your husband

He can learn about common diseases of trees and insects that infect them. Find out when to prune and spray your tree.He can learn what kinds of trees you have in the area. This can help him determine when they need attention.
National Arborists has a national directory of arborists. However, it is limited to certain states. If you're looking to hire, try the Trees Are Good website.
Trees Are Good is a site from the International Society of Arboriculture. It also has information on tree planning and care. Plus, it has a much more comprehensive directory of arborists. 
Thanks,komando.com
Blessings,
Jean
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Thursday, June 9, 2011

O Happy Day.... free money and allergy relief

 

 

 Any day with free stuff is a happy day.

 

JC Penney: $10/$25 Coupon



JC Penney has released a new coupon for $10 off any purchase of $25 or more.  This coupon is valid in-store and online Friday, June 10th and Saturday, June 11th.
Thanks, Cincinnaticents

Starting this Sunday, June 12th, you will be able to score a couple of FREE items after coupons and Extra Care Buck Rewards at CVS.
CVS will have the Zyrtec 5ct on sale for $5.99 with a $5.99 Extra Care Bucks and Bayer Advanced Aspirin on sale for $3.00 with a $2.00 Extra Care Bucks plus use $1.50/1 Bayer Advanced Aspirin coupon which will make it FREE!
Thanks, Sisterly Savings


Below is a great article with information we all need, in light of all the storms and power outages being experienced  all over the world. This is need to know information.   Food is expensive soit is imperative that we know what actions to take to keep it safe for the longest amount of time during a power failure.

Read this information and keep it handy....lights out no computer.  Be like the Scouts.  "Be Prepared"

How to Keep Foods Safe During a Power Outage

By , About.com Guide

  1. Advanced Planning: Place an appliance thermometer in your refrigerator and freezer. If you have any additional refrigerators or freezers (in the garage, basement, etc.), stick one in each of those too. This will make it easy to get an accurate temperature reading during and after any power outages.
  2. Keep your refrigerator and freezer full. A full freezer will maintain a safe temperature twice as long as a half empty freezer.
  3. During the Power Outage: Keep your refrigerator and freezer closed as much as possible. If you have food in your pantry that you can eat, use that instead of refrigerated or frozen foods. An unopened refrigerator will keep foods at a safe temperature for around four hours; an unopened freezer will keep foods safe for around 48 hours, if full; 24 hours if half-full.
  4. If your power is out for an extended period of time (i.e. longer than the times mentioned in step 3), you can keep foods safe longer by adding dry ice or bagged ice to your refrigerator and freezer. Fifty pounds of dry ice should keep an 18-cubic foot freezer at a safe temperature for an additional two day.
    Use your thermometers to verify that you're maintaining a safe temperature, and add ice as needed.
  5. After a Power Outage: Check the temperature in your refrigerator and freezer. Your refrigerator needs to be at or below 40 degrees F; and your freezer needs to be at or below 0 degrees F.
    Any meat, fish or eggs that may have been stored at a temperature higher than 40 degrees for a period of two hours or more needs to be thrown out. Other foods may also need to be thrown out. Refer to the USDA chart, "When to Save and When to Throw It Out" for help in deciding what's safe to keep. *Scroll to the bottom of the USDA webpage for the chart.
    Article Source: USDA: Keeping Foods Safe During a Power Outage

What You Need

  • Appliance thermometers
 
Article from USDA "Safe Food Handling"
Power Outage in Freezer
If there is a power outage, the freezer fails, or if the freezer door has been left ajar by mistake, the food may still be safe to use if ice crystals remain. If the freezer has failed and a repairman is on the way, or it appears the power will be on soon, don't open the freezer door. If the freezer door was left ajar and the freezer continued to keep the food cold, the food should stay safe.

A freezer full of food will usually keep about 2 days if the door is kept shut; a half-full freezer will last about a day. The freezing compartment in a refrigerator may not keep foods frozen as long. If the freezer is not full, quickly group packages together so they will retain the cold more effectively. Separate meat and poultry items from other foods so if they begin to thaw, their juices won't drip onto other foods.

When the power is off, you may want to put dry ice, block ice, or bags of ice in the freezer or transfer foods to a friend's freezer until power is restored. Use an appliance thermometer to monitor the temperature.

To determine the safety of foods when the power goes on, check their condition and temperature. If food is partly frozen, still has ice crystals, or is as cold as if it were in a refrigerator (40 °F), it is safe to refreeze or use. It's not necessary to cook raw foods before refreezing. Discard foods that have been warmer than 40 °F for more than 2 hours. Discard any foods that have been contaminated by raw meat juices. Dispose of soft or melted ice cream for quality's sake.

When it is freezing outside and there is snow on the ground, the outdoors seems like a good place to keep food until the power comes on; however, frozen food can thaw if it is exposed to the sun's rays even when the temperature is very cold. Refrigerated food may become too warm and foodborne bacteria could grow. The outside temperature could vary hour by hour and the temperature outside will not protect refrigerated and frozen food. Additionally, perishable items could be exposed to unsanitary conditions or to animals. Animals may harbor bacteria or disease; never consume food that has come in contact with an animal.
Freezer Storage Chart (0 °F)
Note: Freezer storage is for quality only. Frozen foods remain safe indefinitely.

Item Months
Bacon and Sausage 1 to 2
Casseroles 2 to 3
Egg whites or egg substitutes 12
Frozen Dinners and Entrees 3 to 4
Gravy, meat or poultry 2 to 3
Ham, Hotdogs and Lunchmeats 1 to 2
Meat, uncooked roasts 4 to 12
Meat, uncooked steaks or chops 4 to 12
Meat, uncooked ground 3 to 4
Meat, cooked 2 to 3
Poultry, uncooked whole 12
Poultry, uncooked parts 9
Poultry, uncooked giblets 3 to 4
Poultry, cooked 4
Soups and Stews 2 to 3
Wild game, uncooked 8 to 12


Safe Thawing
Never thaw foods in a garage, basement, car, dishwasher or plastic garbage bag; out on the kitchen counter, outdoors or on the porch. These methods can leave your foods unsafe to eat.

There are three safe ways to thaw food: in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave. It's best to plan ahead for slow, safe thawing in the refrigerator. Small items may defrost overnight; most foods require a day or two. And large items like turkeys may take longer, approximately one day for each 5 pounds of weight.

For faster thawing, place food in a leak proof plastic bag and immerse it in cold water. (If the bag leaks, bacteria from the air or surrounding environment could be introduced into the food. Tissues can also absorb water like a sponge, resulting in a watery product.) Check the water frequently to be sure it stays cold. Change the water every 30 minutes. After thawing, cook immediately.

When microwave-defrosting food, plan to cook it immediately after thawing because some areas of the food may become warm and begin to cook during microwaving.

Refreezing
Once food is thawed in the refrigerator, it is safe to refreeze it without cooking, although there may be a loss of quality due to the moisture lost through thawing. After cooking raw foods which were previously frozen, it is safe to freeze the cooked foods. If previously cooked foods are thawed in the refrigerator, you may refreeze the unused portion. Freeze leftovers within 3-4 days. Do not refreeze any foods left outside the refrigerator longer than 2 hours; 1 hour in temperatures above 90 °F.

If you purchase previously frozen meat, poultry or fish at a retail store, you can refreeze if it has been handled properly.

Blessings,
Jean

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

"Extreme Couponing".......... the dark side of couponing???????

 Joe the coupon guy posted the article below on his site.  I think all couponers should read it.  If we, couponer encourage "extreme couponing" we will be the ones who loose.  Extreme couponing portrays us as greedy, non caring, shelf clearing, hoarders. I don't think the manufactures are at all pleased with the way couponing is portrayed on the show.  The use of coupons is to help the manufacturer advertise their product and to give the consumer a break in the mean time.  This is a win win situation. Thousands of people clearing shelves and taking the products to their homes does not accomplish the couponing purpose.  "I'm just saying".  Let me know if you agree or disagree.  Click on the comment area at the end of the blog and tell me what you think.


 EXTREME COUPONING STORY
The News-Herald did a story on me and the Extreme Couponing show. As I’ve mentioned in my blog before I didn’t do the show because they wouldn’t agree to show that I donate my stock. Not doing so puts couponers in a bad light. They also didn’t want to show me teaching a class. I told them how it would help people learn and know that there are classes out there for people to go to that will show them how to save. They weren’t interested.
 
There is now a site on Facebook that is boycotting the Extreme Couponing show. Many stores have limited their coupons that can be used per item, eliminated doubles, stopped coupon matching, and much more since the show aired. The show has people clearing the shelves, bending coupon rules, and made them look like hoarders when most donate along with many other ‘good for TV’ moments. Read more about the show here:
http://www.jillcataldo.com/node/14388
Thanks, Joe

 
I am posting this deal again to remind you not to miss out, you only have until June 30th.
 
ENTERTAINMENT BOOK
The new 2012 book will be available in only two months! Reserve it now and get a 2011 book free! Deal good through June 30th.
 Thanks, Joethecouponguy for the reminder
 


Available again…head on over HERE and request a Free Charmin Toilet Paper Roll Extender Holder while they are still available
Thanks, clippinwithcarrie and mojosavings


One of my favorite coupons...off to Smokey's I go! 

smokey bones logo Smokey Bones $10 Off $20 Purchase Coupon
Here is a great coupon for Smokey Bones Restaurant!
Print out a $10 off $20 purchase coupon for Smokey Bones restaurant.
This coupon expires on 6/9.
Thanks, Mojosavings and Savings and Stewardship



Introducing a new way to
save on groceries!
Nothing to clip. Nothing to print.
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Monday, June 6, 2011

Angelfood Ministries

 Let me introduce you to Angelfood Ministries.

If you are not familiar with Angelfood Ministries, here is your chance.  Angelfood ministries provides quality foods that can be bought by anyone at a below market price.  There are no forms to fill out to qualify for these low cost bargains.  The signature box will feed a family of four for a week at a cost of only $35.00.  Visit the website below and place your order with a credit card or ask for the name and address of a  Host site near you, where you can pay cash or use your EBT card and pick up your order at a the same host site near you.

Angel Food .........providing our community with a helping hand up
Don't Miss Your Chance for Great Deals on our Specials, perfect for your Fourth of July BBQ.
Supplies are limited so order early!
We are currently accepting orders for all June menu items.
Click here to find your closest local host site.
That back yard BBQ doesn't have to cost you a bundle. The month of June is filled with limited time specials sure to make your 4th of July BBQ a success. These specials are limited quantities and certain to go fast! Be sure to check out or PJ Premium Box this month. It's filled with items perfect for grilling. Then add our Fresh Fruit and Veggie Box and you'll have everything you need for a special cook-out. We will be accepting orders until June 19th, 11:59 PM, EST.
Please remember our troops this Fourth of July. To find out how you can bless a military family with a nutritious box of food, view the video at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2kWw8AIMPM&feature=related.
It's easy for you to view our full menu online and place your order at www.angelfoodministries.com, through your local host site, or by calling us at 1-888-819-3745 and we will assist you in placing your order.

Below are the PJ Premium Box and a group of limited time specials great for grilling out!
(Other boxes available. To find out just how much you can save with Angel Food, see the Regional Food Price Comparison Chart on our homepage at www.angelfoodministries.com):


June's Pastor Joe Premium Box for only $55!
2.5 lb. Angus Rib Eye Steaks (4 x 10 oz.)
2 lb. Angus Burgers (4 x 8 oz.)
1.5 lb. Bone-In Pork Chops (4 x 6 oz.)
2 lbs. Premium Salmon Fillets
1 lb. Premium Sugar Snap Peas
4 ct. Corn-on-the-Cob
20 oz. Twice-Baked Potatoes (2 x 2 ct. pkgs.)


Limited Time Seafood and Grill Specials!
S-1 Special #1 - Grill Combo Special $25
2 lb. Steak Burgers (4 x 8 oz.)
2 lb. Bone-In Pork Chops (4 x 8 oz.)
2 lb. IQF Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (8 x 4 oz. individually wrapped)

S-2 Special #2 - 6 lb. Seafood Special Box $33
Quantities are Limited!
2 lb. Tilapia (2 x 1 lb. pkgs.)
2 lb. Battered Haddock (14-16 oven ready portions)
2 lb. Crab Cakes (10 oven-ready crab cakes)

S-5 Special #5 - 4 lb. Choice Sirloin Strip Steak Box $25
4 lb. Choice Sirloin Strip Steaks (8 x 8 oz.)

Download Printable Text-Only Menu:   Word   Adobe   View Menu in Spanish


Angel Food Ministries | 1620 So. Broad Street | Monroe, GA  30655
Tel: 770-267-7015 | Email: Customer.Communications www.angelfoodministries.com
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Blessings,
Jean
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