You Never Know….What You Might Find!
You never know what you may find in the clearance section at a store. During a quick trip to BiLo (a local grocery store) to grab a gallon of milk I noticed these two chairs sitting up in the front of the store. As I was speed walking past them to get the milk and I thought to myself that’s an odd place for two chairs and the second thought was those chairs are pretty cute! While standing in line waiting to check out they caught my attention again so I got out of line, went over to them and found out they were marked down to $2 (originally priced over $20). They were the last two chairs and the store was trying to move the final pieces of their seasonal stock. These are the only 2 chairs I have ever bought in a grocery store but it goes to show you never know what you may find when you go out to get a gallon of milk!
When the girls got home from school that day I had the two chairs set up in their room. They were excited and gushing over how “cute” the chairs were. I didn’t have to ask or tell them which chair was for who they knew instantly, that’s one of the joys of having twins with two very different personalities. Since then the chairs have been used for reading, watching TV, playing school and many other fun activities. Each girl has their own chair so their is no disagreements on who got the chair first or who has been sitting in it the longest…..do those types of conversations take place at your house too?!
The chairs are big enough the girls are comfortable, but small enough they can carry them from room to room. I love that they have so much personality with the smiling frog and cheerful ladybug! Sometimes it is worth it to take the extra minute to glance at the clearance section, you might find a something you need or a fun treasure. Although their favorite place to sit when we read a book together is still on our laps, which is fine with me because someday soon these precious days of them being little girls will be a thing of the past!
Be My Valentine: “Bulls Eye Heart” Cookies
Bulls Eye Heart Valentine’s Day Cookies
You can use any cookie recipe you want to make these fun cookies. We did a sugar cookie base, but chocolate chip would work great too. The best part is you make your favorite cookie recipe and add frosting in the shape of a heart to make it special. You could even do store bought cookies and add the frosting to make it even easier if your tight on time! 🙂
Our family likes picking up the writing frosting that sets up after a few minutes so you can stack the cookies without them sticking together. The two brands we have used most often are Betty Crocker Writing Icing and Wilton Icing Writer (see picture below). You can often find them for $0.99 (or less) for a box of 4 colors at Bargain Foods if you are in Upstate, South Carolina area or a couple dollars at Walmart or your local grocery store. I have found that these tubes of frosting are easier for the girls to use as well. Plus since you are not icing the entire cookie they get less frosting which means less sugar!
Save A Lot: Deals for the week of March 23 – 29, 2011
The Save A Lot deals are listed below for your convenience. 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 Chicken– $0.79 lb
Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs (16 oz) – $0.99
Schooner Fish Fillets (12 oz) – $1.99
Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).
Fridge and Freezer
Hot Pocket Singles – $0.79
Banquet Fruit or Pot Pies – $0.50
Use $0.40/2 coupon found on packages (Expires 5/31/12)
$0.30 each after couponFisher Boy Fish Sticks – $0.99
Use $0.75/1 printable coupon from Fisher Boy
$0.24 each after couponFairgrounds Bologna – $0.99
Frisby’s Shoestring Fries – $0.99
Imperial Spread Quarters – $0.65
Coburn Farms Lowfat or Light Yogurt – $0.50
Household
Pert Bath Tissue – $0.89
Wrightware Foam Plates (40 count) – $0.99
Axis Bleach – $0.99
Angel Fresh Fabric Softener Sheets (40 count) – $0.99
Being Well Body 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner – $.199
Produce
Fresh Green Cabbage – $0.39 per lb
Fresh Express Salad Mix (12 oz) – $0.99
Carrots (2 lbs) – $0.99
Grocery
Tuna Skillet Masters – $0.79
StarKist Chunk Light Tuna – $0.50
Prego Spaghetti Sauce (24 oz) $1.50
Use $0.35/2 coupon from insert 1/2 Smart Source (Expires 3/31/11)
$1.33 each after couponKaskey’s Chicken Noodle Soup – $0.53
J. Higg’s Crackers – $0.89
Kurtz Yellow Mustard – $0.69
Kurtz Hot Sauce – $0.99
Krutz Ketchup – $0.89
Portemann’s Salad Dressing – $1.25
Potatoes on the Side Scallop or AuGratin – $0.99
Mantia’s Pizza Crust Mix – $0.49
Mantia’s Pizza Sauce – $0.99
Mantia’s Grated Parmesan Cheese – $2.55
Tangy Original Sunny D – $0.99
Use $0.25/1 coupon from insert 1/16 Smart Source (Expires 4/30/11)
$0.74 each after couponSundia Fruit Cups – $0.89
Libby’s Pineapple – $0.99
Gourmet Select Oven Baked Onion Rings – $0.99
Jones Potato Sticks – $0.99
Cactus Joe’s Hot Fries or Dipping Chips – $0.99
Cheese Curls Cheese Balls – $1.29
Mike Sell’s Kettle Chips – $1.79
Vinter’s Multipack Chips (16 count) – $3.99
So Cheezy Shells & Cheddar or Deluxe Mac & Cheese – $1.00
Del Pino’s Beef or Mini Beef Ravioli – $1.50
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.
Save A Lot: Deals for the week of February 23 – March 1, 2011
The deals from last week are continuing again this week, if you didn’t stock up on these great deals already you have another opportunity. Here are this weeks deals at Save A Lot. Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Hillshire Farms (Beef, Polska, Smoked Sausage) – $1.99
Use $1/2 coupon from 1/23 Red Plum (Expires 2/28/11)
$1.49 each after couponFast Fixin’ Chicken – $4.00
Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).
Fridge and Freezer
Mr P’s Pizza (Supreme or Pepproni) – $0.59
Fisher Boy Fish Sticks – $0.99
Use $0.75/1 printable coupon from Fisher Boy
$0.24 each after couponOcean Market Fish Fillets – $0.99
Morning Delight Buttermilk Biscuits – $0.39
Home Churned Spread – $0.99
Fairgrounds Sliced Meat – $0.50
Armour Lunchmakers – $0.99
McClary’s Singles – $0.99
Deli Pride Sandwich – $0.99
Household
Luster Facial Tissues – $0.99
Ajax Liquid Dish Soap – $0.99
Pert Bath Tissue – $0.89
Produce
Red and Green Grapes – $0.99 per lb
Cantaloupe – $1.49 each
Vine Ripe Tomatoes – $0.99 per lb
Grocery
Frito Lay (Doritos, Cheetos, & Scoops) – $0.89
Maruchan Ramen Cups – $0.79
Red Gold Tomato Sauce – $0.50
Hungry Jack Specialty Potatoes – $1.00
Betty Crocker Hamburger or Tuna Helper – $1.00
Del Pino’s Canned Pasta – $0.69
Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix – $0.39
Portside Chunk Light Tuna – $0.53
Hargis House Vienna Sausage – $0.37
Hargis House Chili with Beans – $0.99
Hargis House Chili without Beans – $1.29
Sundia Fruit Cups – $0.89
Caskey’s Cream of Mushroom Soup – $0.59
J. Higg’s Classic Saltine Crackers – $0.89
J. Higg’s Cheese Bit Crackers – $1.49
Coburn Farms Hot Chocolate – $1.19
Portmann’s Tartar Sauce – $1.39
Kool-Aid Bursts – $0.99
Vista Sandwich Creme Cookies – $0.99
Chef Karlin Potato Pouches – $0.79
Ravella Swift Mac – $0.69
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.
