Deals & Giveaways

  • Save A Lot: Deals for the week of April 4 – 10, 2012

    The Save A Lot weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience.  It is a great time to stock up on some Save A Lot deals.  Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!

    Meats and Seafood

    Ground Beef – $2.18 lb

    Boneless Pork Loin – $1.98 lb

    Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast – $1.98 lb

    Boston Butt Roast – $1.69 lb

    Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs – $0.99 lb

    Matlaw’s Shrimp Ring with Sauce (10 oz) – $4.99

    Hickory Springs Sliced Bacon – $2.50

    Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage (16 oz) – $2.50

    Chicken Leg Quarters (10 pound bag) – $6.89

    Bone-In Shank Portion Ham – $1.29 lb

    Hillshire Farms Smoked Sausage (12 oz) – $1.99
    Use $0.55/1 coupon from insert 3/25 Red Plum (Expires 5/15/12)
    $1.44 each after coupon

    Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going! Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts or types of meats, vegetables and more.  Here are a few of the specials they have going on with the Pick 5 for $19.99 this week (each item approximately $3.99):

    Fridge and Freezer

    Mrs. Smith’s Pies (32 oz) – $2.99
    Use $1.00/1 coupon from insert 3/25 Red Plum (Expires 5/5/12)
    Use $0.75/1 coupon from insert 3/25 Smart Source (Expires 5/5/12)
    As low as $1.99 each after coupon

    Pillsbury Grand Biscuits (16 oz) – $1.00
    Use $0.30/1 coupon from insert 2/5 General Mills (Expires 4/28/12)
    Use $0.30/2 coupon from insert 2/5 General Mills (Expires 4/28/12)
    Use $0.40/3 coupon from insert 3/11 Smart Source (Expires 6/2/12)
    Use $0.40/3 coupon from insert 4/1 Smart Source (Expires 6/23/12)
    As low as $0.70 each after coupon

    Totino Pizza Rolls (15 count) – $1.00

    Blue Bonnet Spread (45 oz) – $2.49

    Buyers Best Hash Brown Patties (18 count) – $1.00

    Borders American Cheese Singles (12 oz) – $1.88

    Banquet Brown ‘n Serve Sausage, Big Bag (39 count) – $3.49

    Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt – $1.00

    Home Churned Butter Quarters (16 oz) – $1.99

    Coburn Farms Cream Cheese (8 oz) – $1.00

    Imperial Spread Quarters – $0.99

    Morning Delight Crescent Rolls (8 oz) – $1.69

    Creamy Whip Whipped Topping (8 oz) – $0.99

    Coburn Farms Sour Cream (16 oz) – $1.69

    Armour Fun Kit Lunchmakers – $1.99

    Produce

    Baking Potatoes (10 pounds) – $3.99

    Onions (3 pounds) – $2.99

    Navel Oranges (4 pounds) – $1.98

    Libby’s Mini Corn on the Cob (4 count) – $1.00

    Red Delicious Apples (5 pounds) – $2.99

    Fresh Celery – $1.00

    Mini Carrots (16 oz) – $1.00

    Sweet Potatoes – $0.49 lb

    Grocery

    Domino Granulated Sugar (4 pounds) – $1.98
    Use $0.40/1 coupon from insert 3/18 Red Plum (Expires 4/30/12)
    Use $0.75/2 coupon from insert 3/18 Red Plum (Expires 4/30/12)
    As low as $1.58 each after coupon

    Ritz Crackers (14 oz) – $1.98

    Maxwell House Coffee (23 oz) – $4.98
    Use $1.00/1 coupon from insert 4/1 Smart Source (Expires 5/1/12)
    Use $0.60/1 coupon from insert 4/1 Smart Source (Expires 5/1/12)
    As low as $3.98 each after coupon

    Crisco Oil (48 oz) – $2.99

    Betty Crocker Au Gratin or Scalloped Potatoes (8.5 oz) – $1.99

    Pasta Roni or Rice-A-Roni (4 to 7 oz) – $1.00

    Prego Italian Pasta Sauce (28 oz) – $1.50

    Tipton Grove Applesauce – $1.99

    Kraft Pudding Cups (4 count) – $1.00

    Toast-em Toaster Pastries (8 count) – $1.00

    Pringles Super Stacks – $1.39
    Use $1.00/4 coupon from insert 3/18 Red Plum (Expires 4/30/12)
    $1.14 each after coupon

    TGI Fridays Potato Skins Snack Chips – $1.00

    King’s Hawaiian Dinner Rolls (12 count) – $2.49
    Use $2.00/1 printable coupon from King’s Hawaiian
    $0.49 each after coupon

    Welch’s Chillers Juice Drinks (64 oz) – $1.99

    Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix – $0.49

    Potatoes on the Side, Instant Mash Potatoes – $1.49

    So Cheezy Shells & Cheddar or Deluxe Mac & Cheese – $1.59

    Stuffing on the Side Stuffing Mix – $0.89

    Betty Crocker Suddenly Pasta Salad – $1.00
    Use $0.50/2 printable coupon from Betty Crocker
    $0.75 each after coupon

    Libby’s Pineapple (28 oz) – $0.99

    Kaskey’s Cream of Mushroom Soup – $0.69

    Wylwood Crispy Onions – $2.19

    O’Day’s Mac & Cheese – $0.50

    Portside Chunk Light Tuna – $0.69

    Portmann’s Mayonnaise – $2.49

    Ginger Evans Cake Mixes – $1.39

    Ginger Evans Powdered Sugar or Light Brown Sugar – $1.79

    Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals!  Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.  For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here.  If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.

  • Free Audio Book: “Road to the Resurrection” by Greg Laurie

    For the month of April Christian Audio is offering a free download of an audio book .  This month the audio book is Road to the Resurrection by Greg Laurie.

    A guidebook to the facts and circumstances surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. The listener will examine the people, places and timeline of that first Easter. But more than that, delve into the prophecies of those events, given hundreds of year prior, as well what happened after Christ rose from the dead.  (information from Christian Audio)

    If you have been wanting to a book to listen to throughout the day or while driving then this is a great opportunity to get a book for free when you download it from Christian Audio in April.   Make sure to submit your order by April 30, 2012  to get your free audio book.  Thanks Christian Audio!

  • Review & Giveaway: Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler

    I am thrilled to introduce you to the new Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler that I have recently received PLUS I will be giving away 1 of the Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler’s to one lucky reader (details below)!!!  It includes everything you need for your waste and recycling in one container for your kitchen.  Even though we have only been using it for a short time our family has enjoyed having a specific spot to put all our recycling materials.   The recycled items are contained within the Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler so we don’t even have to see them until we are ready to take them to recycle. I am very excited to be giving one of these great Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recyclers to one of my readers!

    Here are some of the benefits of the Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler:

    • Keeps recyclables off the counter by giving them a place to live in your kitchen
    • The bottom tilt out bin holds a standard 8-gallon trash bag AND features LinerLock™ bag management, so your bag stays put and does not slip
    • Both the top bin and bottom bin have convenient handles when needed to transport recyclables to wherever your recycling is stored for pick-up or transport
    • The 2-in-1 Recycler fits more recyclables while using 25% less floor space compared to typical divided containers
    • Made with recyclable materials and is recyclable

    The Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler has quickly become a hit with my family.  My favorite part about this great product is that it takes up less floor space and contains all the recycled material in one spot.  The recycled items are out of sight until it is time to take them and Rubbermaid has made it easy to transport the items with the handles.

    Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler details:

    • Two unit bin 2-in-1 Recycler
    • Contain trash and recyclables all in one location or sort your recyclables
    • Sleek design blends into kitchen décor
    • Features LinerLock™ bag management in lower bin
    • Removable lid
    • Fold-away handles
    • 5.8 gal sorting bin
    • 7.4 gal tilt out bin with Liner Lock™ handles
    • Total capacity = 13.2 gal
    • Perfect for multi-stream or single stream recycling
    • Suggested Retail Price is $39.99

    I encourage you to check out more information on Rubbermaid’s 2-in-1 Recycler if you are interested in finding a nice solution for your recycling needs.  These Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recyclers would make a great birthday or wedding gifts for family or friends!  The Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler can be purchased at Rubbermaid’s website or at your local Meijer store.

    Giveaway

    As a way to say thank you to my readers and to share Rubbermaid’s great 2-in-1 Recycler I am hosting a giveaway!

    The winner of this giveaway will receive:

    • 1 Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler (see picture and details above)

    Here’s how to enter the giveaway:

    1. Sign up to follow my blog (if you haven’t done so already) and leave a comment below telling us how you follow Blessings Multiplied.  You can sign up to receive Blessings Multiplied via email or like on Facebook.
    2. You can get a bonus entry into the drawing if you leave a separate comment below sharing your best recycling tip!

    All comments must be made by Monday, April 30, 2012 at 10:00 PM EST to be entered into the drawing.

    More information about Rubbermaid and the 2-in-1 Recycler can be found:

    *I was given this product for free to write an informed review.  The opinions expressed in this post are my own.  I was not paid to write this post.  A special thanks to Rubbermaid for providing this 2-in-1 Recycler to review and for the giveaway for my readers!
  • CONGRATULATIONS to Our “Wits & Wagers Family Game” Winner!

    The name has been drawn for the giveaway!

    CONGRATULATIONS to

    Ashley Genovese

    for winning a copy of

    Wits & Wagers Family Game by North Star Games!

    Thanks for making a comment in honor of our Giveaway!

    An email has been sent to you with more information*

    Enjoy Playing Your New Game!

    Don’t forget to enter our next Giveaway (the next giveaway will be announced later this morning)!

    *Giveaway must be claimed within 5 business days of the prize being announced.  Failure to claim the prize within the allotted time frame means you forfeit the prize.

  • Book: “Swiss Family Robinson” by Johann Wyss

    Before I headed out on my India adventure I started reading one of my favorite books as a kid to the girls, Great Illustrated Classics The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss.  My Mom finished reading the book to the girls while I was away and then watched the movie with them.  Karlie was convinced that she was ready to live on an island in a tree house after reading the book and watching the movie (although she said it would be ok if the pirates didn’t come).

    It has been a lot of fun reading the girls some of my favorite books as a kid.  They love listening and enjoy the adventures the stories take us on.  This book is about the Robinson family that gets shipwrecked on an island.  The family learns to live off the land, build a home in the trees, and their journey.  It is full of great adventures as the family explores their new home.  If you have kids that love being read to this is a fun book for the whole family.  Plus after reading the book you can watch the movie which is always something great to look forward to as well.

  • Save A Lot: Deals for the week of March 28 – April 3, 2012

    The Save A Lot weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience.  It is a great time to stock up on some Save A Lot deals.  Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!

    Meats and Seafood

    Fresh Whole Roasting Chicken – $0.99 lb

    Beef Bottom Round Roast – $2.99 lb

    Corned Beef – $3.29 lb

    Bone-In Shank Portion Ham – $1.29 lb

    Boneless Beef Chuck Roast – $2.99 lb

    Family Pack Cube Steak – $3.49 lb

    Family Pack Stew Meat – $2.99 lb

    Schooner Imitation Crab Meat or Salad Shrimp (4 to 8 oz) -$1.00

    Boston Butt Roast – $1.69 lb

    Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs – $0.99 lb

    Chicken Leg Quarters (10 pounds) – $6.89

    Schooner’s Salmon Filets (12 oz) – $3.99

    Schooner’s Cod Filets (12 oz) – $2.99

    Cooked Cocktail Shrimp (40 to 60 count) – $4.99

    Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going! Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts or types of meats, vegetables and more.  Here are a few of the specials they have going on with the Pick 5 for $19.99 this week (each item approximately $3.99):

    Fridge and Freezer

    Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits (6 count) – $0.50
    Use $0.35/3 coupon from insert 1/8 General Mills (Expires 3/31/12)
    $0.38 each after coupon

    Blue Bonnet Spread Quarters (16 oz) – $0.69

    Murry’s Popcorn Chicken or Chicken Sticks (7 oz) – $1.00

    TJ Farms Sweet Potato Fries (12 oz) – $1.00

    Bird’s Eye Sweet Kernel Corn or Mixed Vegetables (10 oz) – $1.00

    Farm Fresh Refrigerated Hash Browns (14 oz) – $1.00

    Murry’s French Toast, Original or Cinnamon (7 oz) – $1.00

    Mantia’s Pepperoni French Bread Pizza (11.3 oz) – $1.99

    World’s Fair Ice Cream, Chocolate, Vanilla, or Neapolitan (56 oz) – $2.79

    Save A Lot Today Orange Juice – $1.99

    Michelina’s Pizza Rolls (30 count) – $1.99

    Stouffer’s Lasagna with Meat Sauce (57 oz) – $9.99
    Use $2.00/1 coupon from insert 1/29 Red Plum (Expires 4/30/12)
    Use $0.75/1 printable coupon from Nestle Family
    As low as $7.99 each after coupon

    Take & Bake Pizza, Pepperoni or Supreme (33 to 36 oz) – $5.99

    Take & Bake Cheese Pizza (33 oz) -$5.49

    Produce

    Green Cabbage – $0.33 lb

    Vine Ripe Tomatoes – $0.99 lb

    Klondike Gold or RosePotatoes (5 lb) – $3.00

    Carrots (2 lbs) – $1.29

    Parker’s Baking Potatoes (10 lbs) – $3.99

    Onions (3 lbs) – $1.29

    Household

    Wrightware Napkins (250 count) – $1.69

    Save A Lot Today Liquid Detergent (45.4 oz) – $1.99

    Save A Lot Today Cleaners, Assorted Varieties (32 oz) – $0.99

    Gib Ultra Dish Liquid (24 oz) – $1.99

    Dove Moisturizing Soap (2 pack) – $3.49

    Grocery

    Maxwell House Wake Up Roast Coffee (11.5 oz) – $1.99

    Hi-C Drink Boxes (10 count) – $1.99

    Quaker Chewey Granola Bars, Assorted Varieties (6.72 oz) – $2.00

    Libby’s Vegetables, Assorted Varieties – $0.69
    Use $1.00/4 coupon from insert 11/13 Red Plum (Expires 3/31/12)
    $0.44 each after coupon

    Potatoes on the Side Flavored Mashed Potatoes, Assorted Varieties (7 oz) – $1.00

    Bugles, Assorted Flavors (4.1 oz) – $1.00

    Portside Chunk Light Tuna (5 oz) – $0.69

    Del Pino’s Pasta with Meat (14 to 15 oz) – $0.79

    Mantia’s Pizza Sauce (14 oz) – $0.99

    Mantia’s Pizza Crust (6.5 oz) – $0.49

    Ginger Evans Deluxe Brownies (19.8 oz) – $1.69

    Ginger Evans Cookie Mix, Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter (17.5 oz) – $1.99

    Ginger Evans Angel Food Cake Mix (16 oz) – $2.19

    Ginger Evans Instant Pudding, Chocolate or Vanilla (3.4 oz) – $0.50

    J Higgs Buttery Round Crackers (16 oz) – $1.99

    So Cheezy Stream’in Cheese (8 oz) – $2.59

    Morning Gems Corn Flakes (18 oz) – $1.79

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Puffs Cereal (13 oz) – $2.29

    Ginger Evans Graham Ready Crust (6 oz) – $1.49

    Save A Lot Today Sandwich Creams, Assorted Varieties (12 oz) – $1.19

    Country Treats Glazed Yeast Raised Donuts (19 oz) – $3.19

    Save A Lot Today Toaster Pastries (11 oz) – $0.99

    Pet

    Trooper Dog Food (17.6 pounds) – $7.49

    Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals!  Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.  For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here.  If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.

  • Book: “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett

    The girls and I just finished reading the Children’s Illustrated Classic The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.  They LOVED it!  It was a good story with enough of an adventure to keep them asking me to read “just one more chapter tonight, please Mom”!

    The story is about a little girl from India named Mary Lennox.  She was spoiled by everyone and had very little interaction with her parents.  When her parents died she was sent to live with her Uncle in England, Lord Craven.  Her Uncle was a sad man who was still mourning the death of his wife from 10 years ago and really did not want to have anything to do with Mary other then to make sure she had the food and necessities she needs.  Mary learns to love life in England and has grand adventures exploring the manor’s gardens.   As she continues to explore outside, learns how to garden, and meets new friends Mary was able to keep more then one hidden secret that took those living in the large manor by surprise.

    The girls really enjoyed having me read this book out loud to them.  The pictures and story really came alive for them as we processed on through the book.  If you have you girls (or boys) and you are looking for a good book to read to them you should check this one out!

  • Benefits of Gymnastics

    Karlie and Brina ready to try out gymnastics

    Several months ago there was a Groupon for a local gymnastics class for more than 50% off regular price.  We purchased two and gave them to the girls.  They were so excited to start gymnastics.  It was quite humorous watching them the first day attempt to do a cartwheel, handstand and all the other gymnastic type stuff.  It didn’t take long though before they were getting better at the different skills.  Here are just a few ways we noticed gymnastic helping in our girls:

    • Hand – Eye Coordination
    • Boost in Confidence
    • Flexibility
    • Health & Exercise

    Do your kids take gymnastics or other sports?  Have you noticed any positive benefits to the sport?    I included a couple other fun pictures from their first day at gymnastics.  They loved it!

    Brina and Karlie ready for gymnastics….let’s go Mom!

    Karlie trying out the high bar

    Brina doing the bar for the first time (sorry this is fuzzy, it was hard taking good quality pictures on the other side of the glass and with them moving so much!)

  • Save A Lot: Deals for the week of March 21 – 27, 2012

    The Save A Lot weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience.  It is a great time to stock up on some Save A Lot deals.  Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!

    Meats and Seafood

    Fresh Whole Roasting Chicken – $0.99 lb

    Beef Bottom Round Roast – $2.99 lb

    Corned Beef – $3.29 lb

    Bone-In Shank Portion Ham – $1.29 lb

    Boneless Beef Chuck Roast – $2.99 lb

    Family Pack Cube Steak – $3.49 lb

    Family Pack Stew Meat – $2.99 lb

    Schooner Imitation Crab Meat or Salad Shrimp (4 to 8 oz) -$1.00

    Boston Butt Roast – $1.69 lb

    Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs – $0.99 lb

    Chicken Leg Quarters (10 pounds) – $6.89

    Schooner’s Salmon Filets (12 oz) – $3.99

    Schooner’s Cod Filets (12 oz) – $2.99

    Cooked Cocktail Shrimp (40 to 60 count) – $4.99

    Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going! Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts or types of meats, vegetables and more.  Here are a few of the specials they have going on with the Pick 5 for $19.99 this week (each item approximately $3.99):

    Fridge and Freezer

    Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits (6 count) – $0.50
    Use $0.35/3 coupon from insert 1/8 General Mills (Expires 3/31/12)
    $0.38 each after coupon

    Blue Bonnet Spread Quarters (16 oz) – $0.69

    Murry’s Popcorn Chicken or Chicken Sticks (7 oz) – $1.00

    TJ Farms Sweet Potato Fries (12 oz) – $1.00

    Bird’s Eye Sweet Kernel Corn or Mixed Vegetables (10 oz) – $1.00

    Farm Fresh Refrigerated Hash Browns (14 oz) – $1.00

    Murry’s French Toast, Original or Cinnamon (7 oz) – $1.00

    Mantia’s Pepperoni French Bread Pizza (11.3 oz) – $1.99

    World’s Fair Ice Cream, Chocolate, Vanilla, or Neapolitan (56 oz) – $2.79

    Save A Lot Today Orange Juice – $1.99

    Michelina’s Pizza Rolls (30 count) – $1.99

    Stouffer’s Lasagna with Meat Sauce (57 oz) – $9.99
    Use $2.00/1 coupon from insert 1/29 Red Plum (Expires 4/30/12)
    Use $0.75/1 printable coupon from Nestle Family
    As low as $7.99 each after coupon

    Take & Bake Pizza, Pepperoni or Supreme (33 to 36 oz) – $5.99

    Take & Bake Cheese Pizza (33 oz) -$5.49

    Produce

    Green Cabbage – $0.33 lb

    Vine Ripe Tomatoes – $0.99 lb

    Klondike Gold or RosePotatoes (5 lb) – $3.00

    Carrots (2 lbs) – $1.29

    Parker’s Baking Potatoes (10 lbs) – $3.99

    Onions (3 lbs) – $1.29

    Household

    Wrightware Napkins (250 count) – $1.69

    Save A Lot Today Liquid Detergent (45.4 oz) – $1.99

    Save A Lot Today Cleaners, Assorted Varieties (32 oz) – $0.99

    Gib Ultra Dish Liquid (24 oz) – $1.99

    Dove Moisturizing Soap (2 pack) – $3.49

    Grocery

    Maxwell House Wake Up Roast Coffee (11.5 oz) – $1.99

    Hi-C Drink Boxes (10 count) – $1.99

    Quaker Chewey Granola Bars, Assorted Varieties (6.72 oz) – $2.00

    Libby’s Vegetables, Assorted Varieties – $0.69
    Use $1.00/4 coupon from insert 11/13 Red Plum (Expires 3/31/12)
    $0.44 each after coupon

    Potatoes on the Side Flavored Mashed Potatoes, Assorted Varieties (7 oz) – $1.00

    Bugles, Assorted Flavors (4.1 oz) – $1.00

    Portside Chunk Light Tuna (5 oz) – $0.69

    Del Pino’s Pasta with Meat (14 to 15 oz) – $0.79

    Mantia’s Pizza Sauce (14 oz) – $0.99

    Mantia’s Pizza Crust (6.5 oz) – $0.49

    Ginger Evans Deluxe Brownies (19.8 oz) – $1.69

    Ginger Evans Cookie Mix, Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter (17.5 oz) – $1.99

    Ginger Evans Angel Food Cake Mix (16 oz) – $2.19

    Ginger Evans Instant Pudding, Chocolate or Vanilla (3.4 oz) – $0.50

    J Higgs Buttery Round Crackers (16 oz) – $1.99

    So Cheezy Stream’in Cheese (8 oz) – $2.59

    Morning Gems Corn Flakes (18 oz) – $1.79

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Puffs Cereal (13 oz) – $2.29

    Ginger Evans Graham Ready Crust (6 oz) – $1.49

    Save A Lot Today Sandwich Creams, Assorted Varieties (12 oz) – $1.19

    Country Treats Glazed Yeast Raised Donuts (19 oz) – $3.19

    Save A Lot Today Toaster Pastries (11 oz) – $0.99

    Pet

    Trooper Dog Food (17.6 pounds) – $7.49

    Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals!  Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.  For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here.  If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.