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CVS coupon $5/20 purchase!

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imageThere is a $5.00 off a $20.00 purchase coupon HERE from the Sacramento Bee. Many times these are pulled by CVS, so you might want to print it fast. Also, it says it expires on the 19th. My CVS and the ones in my area will take a CVS coupon that is expired. 
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What to do with all those boxes of Corn Flakes! Recipes!

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Did you get your Corn Flakes for $.25 a box? See post below on how to get them!
I actually already grabbed mine this morning. What am I going to do with 12 boxes of Corn Flakes?
These are a few of my favorite things to make with Corn Flakes!
P.S. My very favorite is the Funeral Potato recipe at the bottom! Gotta love ’em!

Holiday Wreaths

  • 1/2 cup Margarine or butter
  • 10 ounces Marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon Green food color
  • 6 cups Corn flakes cereal
  • Red cinnamon candies

 


 

Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and cook, stirring constantly, until marshmallows melt and mixture is syrupy. Remove from heat. Stir in food coloring. Add corn flakes. Stir until well coated.

Portion warm cereal mixture using 1/4 cup measure. Using buttered fingers, quickly shape into individual wreaths. Dot with red cinnamon candies.

Corn Flake Cookies!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups cornflakes cereal
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the canola oil, margarine, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in the cornflakes cereal, oats, chocolate chips and walnuts. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Allow cookies to cool slightly on the cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Corn Flake Chicken
Recipe from Family Fun Magazine
Coated with a homemade “shake and bake” mix made from cornflakes and seasonings, this oven-baked chicken tastes as good as fried chicken (without the fat). Our kid testers liked crushing the cornflakes and shaking the chicken pieces to coat them with topping.
Ingredients
  • 3 cups cornflakes
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken parts (breasts, wings, drumsticks, thighs)
Instructions
  1. Crunchy Cornflake Chicken - Step 1 Heat the oven to 375º. To make the coating, pour the cornflakes into a sealable gallon-size plastic bag and use a rolling pin (or your palms) to crush the cereal. Open the bag and add the flour, paprika, onion powder, and sage. Shake salt and pepper (about 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of each, depending on your family’s taste) into the bag, reseal, and shake until well combined.
  2. Crunchy Cornflake Chicken - Step 2 Pour the milk into a shallow bowl. Rinse the chicken pieces. Dip one piece in the milk, drop it in the bag of cornflake mix, and shake until the chicken is thoroughly coated. Place the chicken sk
    in-side up in an ungreased baking pan. Repeat until all the pieces are coated. Discard any leftover coating, and wash your hands thoroughly after handling the raw chicken.
  3. Bake for 50 minutes or until done. (Meanwhile, prepare the potatoes, carrots, and biscuits.) Be sure to check the chicken for doneness (see our tip, above). Serves 4 to 6.


    Funeral Potatoes!


    Ingredients

    • 32 oz bag of frozen shredded hash browns
    • 2 (10 3/4 oz) cans Cream of Chicken Soup
    • 2 cups Sour Cream
    • 1 1/2 cup grated Cheddar Cheese (I like to use sharp Cheddar Cheese)
    • 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
    • 1/2 c. chopped onion
    • 2 cups finely crushed Corn Flakes
    • 2 Tbs butter or margarine melted


    Directions

    1. Grease 9×13 baking dish and preheat oven to 350
    2. In large bowl combine soups, sour cream, cheese, onions, and the 1/2 cup of melted butter.
    3. Gently fold hash browns into mixture.
    4. Pour mixture into pan.
    5. Combine crushed corn flakes and the 2 Tbs. of melted butter and sprinkle on top of potato mixture.
    6. Bake for 30 minutes.
    7. *If wanting to, you can use cubed potatoes instead of hash browns but you will need to increase baking time to 55 minutes.

     

 

 

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Safeway affiliates, free item with purchase every day until Dec. 24th!

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Through December 24, 2009, Safeway-affiliated stores are offering a freebie with a $20 minimum purchase. While I don’t recommend going to Safeway everyday and spending $20 just so you can get the freebie, if you’re already planning a trip or two there in the next two weeks, you’ll definitely want to take advantage of this!
Click here or visit your Safeway-affiliate website to print your coupons.


Sunday, December 13th Free Fresh Express Salad
Monday, December 14th Free Betty Crocker Cake Mix
Tuesday, December 15th Free Lucerne Large Dozen Eggs
Wednesday, December 16th Free Hillshire Farms Lit’l Smokies
Thursday, December 17th Free Safeway Brown AND Powdered Sugar
Friday, December 18th Free 2-Liter 7-up
Saturday, December 19th Free 5 lb. bag Russet Potatoes
Sunday, December 20th Free Breakfast Sausage Links, 12 oz
Monday, December 21st Free Safeway Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Tuesday, December 22nd Free Mini-Muffins
Wednesday, December 23rd Free Brown ‘n Serve Dinner Rolls
Thursday, December 24th Free Safeway Mixer 2-Liter (club soda)
Print Coupons HERE!

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Walgreens Lubriderm for only $0.03!

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Here’s another great Walgreens buy:

Lubriderm Lotion is on a 20% off sale at Walgreens this week! Combine this sale with the coupons available to really come out ahead!

Deal Scenario:
Buy Lubriderm Lotion on sale for $3.03 (20% off)
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 10/11RP
Stack with the $1/1 Walgreens coupon from the Diabetes and You booklet
Final cost $0.03! (Thanks Hip 2 save!)
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Target deals December 13-19th

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Start stocking up on the items you want for Christmas dinner. Prices the following weeks will be going up on food, they always do around Christmas!

Asparagus $1.99/lb

10lb Market Pantry russet potatoes $1.99

Select Small apples $0.99/lb

Fresh Vegetables 8oz. whole mushrooms, 1-lb. baby carrots, broccoli or cauliflower $1.49 each

12 dozen Large eggs $0.99
Printable Coupon B1G1 Free (no longer available- hopefully you printed it)
Final Price, $0.50 each

Sutton & Dodge whole tenderloin $9.99/lb

Deluxe holiday feast (with 8lb ham) $59.99
Printable Coupon save $5.00 Target.com
Final Price, $54.99

Butterball Turkey $0.88/lb
Printable Coupon save $2.00
Final Price, on 14lb turkey $10.32

President Brie 7-8oz. $3.49
(11/15 SS) save $1.00 (regional)
Final Price, $2.49

Kraft Cheese 7-8oz blocks or shreds 3/$5.00
Printable Coupon save $1.00/2
(11/15 RP) save $1.00/2 (regional)
Final Price, $1.16 each

Reddi-wip 7oz. $1.89
(11/15 RP) save $0.50 (regional)
Final Price, $1.39

Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts 2ct. $2.00
Printable Coupon save $0.50/2
Final Price, $1.75

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix 17.5oz. $1.52
Printable Coupons save $0.40
Final Price, $1.12

Heinz Gravy $0.79
Printable Coupon save $1.00/3
Final Price, $0.46 each

Campbell’s condensed cream of mushroom soup $0.58
Printable Coupon save $1.00/4
Final Price, $0.33 each

Del Monte canned vegetables $0.50
(11/15 RP) save $1.00/8
Final Price, $0.38 each

French’s French -fried onions 6oz. $2.75
Printable Coupon save $0.50
(12/13 SS) save $0.50 or $0.75
Final Price, $2.00 or $2.25

Betty Crocker Potatoes $0.79
Printable Coupon save $0.40
(11/15 or 11/22 SS) save $1.00/2
Final Price, $0.39 or $0.29

Pepperidge Farm Entertaining collection or Pirouette cookies $4.99
Printable Coupon save $1.00
Final Price, $3.99

Ghirardelli mint-filled squares $3.00
Printable Coupon save $1.00/1
stack with Printable Target Coupon save $1.00/2
Final Price, $1.50 each wyb 2

Hershey’s Pot of Gold 10oz. $4.99
Printable Coupon save $1.00 Target.com
Final Price, $3.99

Pantene $3.33
VocalPoint Coupons save $2.00 & $1.00 (if you received them by mail-sign up now to get special offers)
Final Price, $1.33 or $2.33

Olay Regenerist $23.89
Get $5 GiftCard
(11/29 P&G) save $3.00
Final Price, $15.89

MucinexDM $8.99
(12/13 & 10/11 SS) save $1.00
Final Price, $7.99

Axe Holiday Gift Set $8.99
(11/15 RP) save $2.50 (exp. 12/17) regional
Final Price, $6.49

Toys, Electronics and Holiday

Nintendo DSi system $169.99
Get $10 GiftCard
Final Price, $149.99

Kodak MD41 digital camera $95.00 (reg. $149.99)
Printable Coupon save $5.00 Target.com
Final Price, $90.00

Apple 32GB iPod touch $295
Get $25 Giftcard
Printable Coupon save 10% (Target.com)
Final Price, $240.50

Apple 64GB iPod touch $395
Get $35 Giftcard
Printable Coupon save 10% (Target.com)
Final Price, $320.50

Apple 8GB iPod nano $145.00
Get $10 Giftcard
Printable Coupon save 10% (Target.com)
Final Price, $120.50

Tom Tom One130 GPS $99.00 (reg. $129.99)
Get $20 Giftcard
Printable Coupon save 10% (Target.com)
Final Price, $69.10

Nintendo Wii game system $199.00 (comes w/ Free remote, nunchuk & Wii sports game)
Get $30 Giftcard
Printable Coupon – Get Free Wii Nunchuk controller wyb Wii game system (Target.com)
Final Price, $169.00

Sony Bravia 46″ 1080p FULL HD LCD TV $999.99
Printable Coupon save $50 on 46″ or bigger TV (Target.com)
Final Price, $949.99

Ongoing Deals/Unadvertised Deals (please note that these deals may not be the same at all stores)

Kodak Funsaver Cameras $4.99
Printable Coupon save $5.00 Target.com (has picture of Kodak digital camera but can be used on this camera)
Final Price, FREE

Method Cleaners and Hand Soap $2.99
Printable Coupon save $2.00
Final Price, $0.99

Philidelphia Cream Cheese 8oz. $1.19
(11/15 RP) save $1.00/3 (regional)
Printable Coupon save $0.55/2 
Final Price, $0.86 or $0.92

Kashi Pizza $5.54
Printable Coupon save $1.00 (Target.com)
Final Price, $4.54

Kashi Entrées $2.79
Printable Coupon save $1.00 (Target.com)
Final Price, $1.79

Pillsbury Savorings $2.99
Printable Coupon save $0.55
(10/04, 9/13 or 11/15 GM/SS) save $1.00
Final Price, $1.99

Welch’s refrigerated juice $2.19
(9/13 SS) save $0.75
Final Price, $1.44

Purina Cat Whisker Lickins $1.00
Printable Coupon save $1.00/2 (Target.com)
Final Price, $0.50 each

Purina Cat Party Mix $1.24
Printable Coupon save $1.00/2 (Target.com)
Final Price, $0.62 each

Purina Busy Bone $2.99
Printable Coupon save $1.00 (Target.com)
Printable Coupon B1G1 Free 
Final Price, $1.99/2 (buy two and use both coupons)

Frank’s Red Hot $1.87
Printable Coupon save $1.00/2 (Target.com)
Final Price, $1.37 each

Muir Glen Tomato Paste $1.40
Printable coupon save $1.00
Final Price, $0.40

Ovaltine $2.99
Printable Coupon save $1.00 (Target.com)
Final Price, $1.99

Diamond Walnuts 16oz. $2.99
(11/08 SS) save $1.00 (regional)
Final Price, $1.99

Simply Organic Seasonings packs $1.39
Printable Coupon save $1.00/3 
Final Price, $1.06 each

Sugar in the Raw 2lb $2.99
Printable coupon save $0.40 
Final price, $2.59

Bertolli Olive Oil $5.54
(11/08 or 9/13 SS) save $1.00 (regional)
Final Price, $4.54

Tabasco Sauce $0.99
Printable Coupon save $0.50
(11/15 SS) save $0.60 or $0.40
Final Price, $0.39-$0.59


Thank you Baton Rouge Mommy for these match -ups!
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Hurricane Ike Lessons learned.

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A year ago today my front yard looked like this… Two of my big beautiful trees had fallen during hurricane Ike.

We hadn’t let enough water out of the pool, the back of the house almost flooded due to the pool overflowing.
The week before we knew it was coming and set out to get the house ready. We brought in all the plants and kids toys we could. Nailed down everything possible and taped all the windows.
While many people were panicking and spending all their available cash on supplies, we were comforted knowing that we didn’t need to join the rush and that we were well prepared. We ran into Walmart on Thursday evening and were stunned to see the shelves. It was a very errie feeling when your huge supercenter is cleared out COMPLETELY!
Because of couponing and my food storage there was nothing that we needed, save for some fresh fruit and vegetables.

On Friday, everything was closed, the kids were out of school and we just had to sit around and wait. Paul, myself and the DuBois, took the shotgun and hand guns down to the creek to do some shooting and relieve some anxiety! We heard reports on T.V. of all the chaos surrounding the stores closing early and people not having any food or water. I can’t understand not being prepared? Why would you live so day to day that you can’t take care of your family in an emergency with the basics of food, when you have the ability with coupons to do it almost free?

Friday was very still, it was hard to imagine what was coming. I can understand how so many people were killed in the 1909 hurricane, you really have no idea what is about to happen. That afternoon the wind started to pick up a little and by bed time we were getting a little rain and large wind gusts. At midnight we lost our power. Paul and I laid down to try and get some sleep, but at 1:30am our first tree fell on the house. We ran to see what had happened and could tell that we might loose more, so we grabbed the kids and put them all in the center of the house. I can’t describe how loud the wind was! It was amazing!
When morning came we were stunned at the damage. I guess we thought it would just pass over and we would have a few downed power lines.
We got to work quickly, cutting down trees and helping neighbors. It was a really neat experience for myself and my family. It was difficult. We were without power for almost a month. Paul had to go to Dallas for work and I was alone with the kids, two were having major asthma problems, it was HOT outside and honestly I was scared at night. Without power your world is completely different, we talked a lot more, we played a lot more and it was really nice. Psychologically it was difficult because we were some of the last to get power back. So when everyone else has it at church and school they move on, not realizing you are still struggling to prepare every meal.
Try getting your kids ready for school for two weeks without power. That is exciting.
But I am very grateful for a few things. I am grateful for all food, water, and batteries that I have stockpiled all for almost free with coupons. This is one of many shelving systems I have for storage. It may not be pretty, but I never want to have to worry about how I am going to feed my kids. I can’t imagine a more sick feeling than not having anything to feed them or wondering who is going to help us, I hope that never happens.

We were also able to donate almost a thousand dollars personally, of toiletries to our neighbors and to my kids elementary school. Many people in my subdivision were flooded out of their homes. The kids and I went to “The Ivanovsky mini-mart” in my garage and pulled together almost 40 gift bags for families who had nothing but the clothes on their backs. We also were able to make dinner and bake items with the solar oven that I had and give warm food out to friends.
I am so thankful we were kept safe physically during the hurricane last year, and that the damage to property was fixable. I am also thankful for a supportive family who helps me use coupons and tolerates my stockpiles around the house! Hopefully we never have to go through any significant power loss again, but I know that if we have to, we will be prepared.
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My sister is on Pioneer Woman! Chocolate Sheet Cake recipe!

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OHHH MY HEAVENS!!!!

My Sisters picture is on Pioneer Woman!!! Go HERE to look! Scroll down to the picture of the cute blond girl holding the most beautiful pencil sketch! And, not nearly as exciting…. my blog actually has a link on her page, I think I might faint! I’ll never refresh the page again!

This is a picture of PW taking the picture that is on her site, I just wanted to ogle her camera!

You can go HERE and read my post about our awesome day at her book signing if you missed it.

Since this was one of my favorite moments of the day… my Sister in Law and PW discussing the difference between Texas sheet cake and PW’s Chocolate sheet cake I am going to post the recipe and the pictures that I took a few months ago when I was comparing recipes. It really is a no fail cake recipe. If you ever want to impress a crowd make this recipe!

Discussing the butter amounts!
Disclaimer: These pictures were taken before my good camera… view at your own discretion!

I figured you can just go to PW’s site and see her beautiful photos anyway!
In a saucepan, melt butter. Add cocoa. Stir together.
Add boiling water, allow mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then turn off heat. Pour over flour mixture, and stir lightly to cool.
In a measuring cup, pour the buttermilk and add beaten eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir buttermilk mixture into butter/chocolate mixture. Pour into sheet cake pan and bake at 350-degrees for 20 minutes.
While cake is baking, make the icing. Chop pecans finely. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add cocoa, stir to combine, then turn off heat. Add the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar. 
Stir together. Add the pecans, stir together, and pour over warm cake.
This is pretty much how this gets eaten.
I have to chase the husband away all day until we can have it for dessert!
Ingredients
  • CAKE Ingredients
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • ¼ teaspoons Salt
  • 4 Tablespoons (heaping) Cocoa
  • 2 sticks Butter
  • 1 cup Boiling Water
  • ½ cups Buttermilk
  • 2 whole Beaten Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • _____
  • FOR FROSTING:
  • ½ cups Finely Chopped Pecans
  • 1-¾ stick Butter
  • 4 Tablespoons (heaping) Cocoa
  • 6 Tablespoons Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 pound (minus 1/2 Cup) Powdered Sugar
Preparation Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
In a saucepan, melt butter. Add cocoa. Stir together.
Add boiling water, allow mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then turn off heat. Pour over flour mixture, and stir lightly to cool.
In a measuring cup, pour the buttermilk and add beaten eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir buttermilk mixture into butter/chocolate mixture. Pour into sheet cake pan and bake at 350-degrees for 20 minutes.
While cake is baking, make the icing. Chop pecans finely. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add cocoa, stir to combine, then turn off heat. Add the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Stir together. Add the pecans, stir together, and pour over warm cake.
Cut into squares, eat, and totally wig out over the fact that you’ve just made the best chocolate sheet cake. Ever.

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