Monday, September 27, 2010

Goulosh


Tonight's dinner is Goulosh, it's quick and easy and very good!

2 pounds hamburger and 1 onion (I use onion flakes)  Brown, drain grease
Put back in pot and add;
3 1/2 c water
1 can tomatoe sauce
1 can tomatoe paste
1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes
3 garlic cloves
2 TBsp. Italian seasoning
3 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. Worechester sauce
approx. 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt\
1/2 tsp. pepper
Simmer for 20-25 minutes with lid on
Add 2 c macaroni (or any pasta)Simmer an additional 20 minutes.

Enjoy!
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Taco Soup


There is a chill in the air, the high tomorrow is only 69 degrees and rainy.  Good day for soup.  In the crockpot tomorrow morning is Taco Soup!  I got this recipe from my cousin in Texas.

Taco Soup
Brown 1-2 lbs hamburger

Add:
2 cans corn or yellow hominy (drained)
2 cans ranch style beans (drained)
1 can diced green chilis (drained)
1 can Rotel tomatoes
2 cans Mexican Stewed tomatoes
1 pkg. dry taco seasoning
1 pkg. dry original ranch dressing mix

The longer it simmers, the better it taste!
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Thursday, September 9, 2010

Tomatoe Rotini Soup - A favortie of my family!


The crockpot is filled up and now I can smell Tomatoe Rotini soup cooking all day.  It will taste so good after the youth football game tonight.
I got this recipe from one of those little Betty Crocker books you get by the checkout at the grocery store and then did some tweeking, I'm real good at tweeking and dumping in this and that! Ha!  But try this recipe, I guarentee your family will love it.

Tomatoe Rotini Soup
4 c chicken broth
4 c. tomatoe juice (I use spicy tomatoe juice, fareway has it)
1 Tbsp. dried basil
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp.pepper
2 carrot, choppped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c sliced mushrooms
2 garlic cloves
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 lb. Italian sausage, browned (I put it in the food chopper after cooking it, to get it fine)
1 1/2c Rotini
Shredded parmesan cheese to garnish with

Put everything in crockpot except Rotini and cheese.  I put in chopped Zuchinni also.
Cover and cook on low 8-9 hours
Stir in pasta and increase heat to high.  Cover and cook 20 minutes or until past is tender.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

I serve with warm french bread.  I bought a loaf from the new Country Market yesterday.  I wrap it in foil and warm it up in the oven.

I guarantee you, they will love it.
Today I made 1 1/2 times the recipe, so I used the whole can of tomatoe juice and 2 lb. of Italian sausage.
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Caramel Apple Cobblers


And now for dessert!
As my middle son would explain them, AWESOME.
I just bought these ramekins, been wanting some and this was the perfect recipe.
I found a new recipe in Sandra Lee's Semi homemade, but I couldn't find the nut bread she called for, so I tweeked the recipe and it turned out very yummy.

1 box Phillsbury Quick Cinnamon bread
1/4 c butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 can apple pie filling
1 c. brown sugar

1. Prehear oven to 425 degrees. Spray ramekins.  Mix cinnamon bread according to package (only the bread portion, save the cinnamon and frosting mixtures)
2. In a pan, melt butter, add flour and stir until smooth, add pie filling and brown sugar ( I also added a couple teaspoons of the cinnamon packet from bread box)and bring to boil; remove from heat.
3. Spoon hot apple filling into ramekins, spoon bread mixture on top, then I sprinkled a little of the cinnamon mixture on the top of each.
Bake for 18-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Quick Beef Bourguignonne


If it's good, it's gone!  And that it was, before I could even take a photo for the blog, sorry.  My kitchen smelled so good while it was cooking!  It was yummy.  Here's the recipe;

1 Tbsp. Olive oil
1 1/2 lbs. sirloin steak, cut into 1 inches pieces
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 (8oz) package fresh sliced mushrooms
1 pkg. frozen pearl onions  ( I just chopped some onion up)
2 cups, Red Wine
1 can condensed golden mushroon soup


1.In large skillet, heat oil ( I used about 1 1/2 TBsp because I upped the meat)
Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper.  (I bought about 2.5 lbs steak)
Cook steak, about 8 minutes (less for less meat) or until browned.
Remove meat with slotted spoon.
2. Add mushrooms and onions to pan, cook about 5 minutes
Add Red wine, bring to boil and then reduce heat simmering 6 minutes of until liquid reduces about 50%
3. Increase heat to medium-high, add soup, bring to boil.  Add steak and any juices from bowl.  Cook, stirring until bubbyly.

I served over mashed potatoes and with a dinner roll.
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I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.


My kitchen smells so GOOD right now!
Check back later and I will show you and tell you how it was.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Happy Easter


I wish you and your family a wonderful Easter!

I will be back after Easter, until then,
Think Spring!
Happy Easter
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Cutest Easter Cupcakes


Just thought I would share some cute Easter cupcakes!




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Shopping list for week of March 23rd


Fareway deals this week

Bone-In Round Steak $1.99lb.
Whole Chickens  .79lb
Hot dogs 3/$5
93% lean ground beef $2.49lb in 10lb tube
Boneless New York Strip steaks  $4.99-$5.99lb.
Steak Mate mushrooms $1.99
White potatoes $1.69  Use last weeks coupon post, when you buy one bag of Klondike Rose potatoes, you get a free bag of white potatoes.  Rose potatoes were $2.69 a bag and the white was $1.69, but they took $2.69 off my bill, so that was 10lb. potatoes for $1.69
Sparbee Grade A Eggs $1.99 18ct   $.99 doz @ Walgreens
Sour cream $1.59
Florida's Natural Orange juice $3.49
Sara Lee hamburger buns $1.99
Fastco Flour $.77
Fastco Fries, tots or hashbrowns $1.79

Kraft cheese 3/$5


Menu for this week:  Get the Grill out, spring is here!

Steaks off grill, serve with sauteed mushrooms and baked potatoes
Hamburgers, serve with Fastco french fries or cheesy potatoes 
( I am making homemade potatoe chips to go with my burgers ) Yummy!
Hot dogs
Beer can chicken
Italian steak parmesan, serve with pasta


Cube Steak Parmesan
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup crushed saltine crackers
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (4 ounce) beef cube steaks
1 1/4 cups canned tomato sauce
2 1/4 teaspoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano,
divided 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese


Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a shallow dish, stir together the flour, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and water with a fork. In a third bowl, or shallow dish, mix together the cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese and basil.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge the cube steaks in the seasoned flour, dip into the egg mixture, and coat with the cracker crumb mixture. Place them in the skillet, and fry just until browned on each side. Arrange steaks in a single layer in a greased casserole dish.

Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of oregano, and garlic powder. Spoon over steaks when the 25 minutes are up. Top each steak with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese; sprinkle remaining oregano over the top. Bake for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted, and the sauce is hot.
 
 
Beer Butt Chicken
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
1 (4 pound) whole chicken


Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.

In a small skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter. Mix in 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, salt, and pepper.

Discard 1/2 the beer, leaving the remainder in the can. Add remaining butter, garlic salt, paprika, and desired amount of salt and pepper to beer can. Place can on a disposable baking sheet. Set chicken on can, inserting can into the cavity of the chicken. Baste chicken with the melted, seasoned butter.

Place baking sheet with beer and chicken on the prepared grill. Cook over low heat for about 3 hours, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
 
 
 
Juiciest Hamburgers
I haven't tried these yet, but I am tonight!
2 pounds ground beef
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced


Directions

Preheat grill for high heat.

In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, evaporated milk, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic using your hands. Form the mixture into 8 hamburger patties.

Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill patties 5 minutes per side, or until well done.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Green and Black Chocolate Bars for $1 each


Walgreen's has a coupon for Green & Black chocolate bar 2/$4
You can also grab a $1 off Green & Black coupon here ( I was able to print off two, one in my husband's name, so I can buy two for $2, so only $1 each)  This brand of chocolate is very good.
Make sure you print out the coupon, the coupon is not available in store
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FREE potatoes


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Spring Salad


I discovered a new salad recipe, just using stuff out of my frig and it really turned out yummy!

Spring Mix (bagged salad from Aldi's)
Apple (cut up in bite size pieces)
Walnuts
Feta cheese crumbles
croutons (southwestern ones from Aldi's)
Lemon Poppy Seed dressing (Kraft)

mmmmmmmm........mmmmmmmmmm  Try it!  The first one was so good, I had to refill my bowl and it was my lunch again today.  You could add a little chicken too if you wanted to fill yourself up a little more.
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What's on the menu


So with no awesome grocery store deals, what did I cook last week. 

Fajita's
Homemade noodles and chicken (using some of that .39 lb. hindquarters) served over mashed potatoes ***CHEAP meal***  homemade noodles are so good, easy and so cheap!
Spaghetti (leftovers in the freezer) Another good option from this week, buy most supplies at Aldis and sale on Garlic bread this week at Fareway.
Tenderloin Steaks & baked potatoes (tenderloins on sale previous week $4.99lb)
Fetticini Alfredo and sausage
Homemade pizza (sale on italian sausage previous week)
Pork steak with mashed potatoes (sales previous week on pork steak)

See, it pays to pick up those sale items and have them in the freezer or pantry.  I spent hardly any money at the grocery store last week, other than a few staple items and we ate good!
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Fareway Deals


This is the second week in a row that I don't think there are any great deals to really jump up and down about, but then again, I only like the really good deals!  Last week I skipped the grocery shopping for the most part, other than just picking up a few staples or a couple of sale items.  I used the stock in my freezer and panty from previous sales.  This week, lookes like a little of the same.  There are a few deals and here's what I think is worth picking up this week.

Delightful Farms Boneless chicken breast    $4.99  3lb. bag
Hormel Little Sizzlers    $.88
Heinz ketchup .99
Pillsbury cake mixes .88
Skippy peanut butter  3/$5
Imperial Margarine sticks  .59
Anderson Erickson Sour cream .59
Fastco shredded or chunk chees 2/$3
Cole's Garlic Toast 2/$4
Greener Selection Salad  3/$3
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Free Colgate toothpast at Walgreens


$3.99


Colgate Toothpaste
Colgate
thru Mar 20
• Total Advanced or Enamel Strength, 5.8 oz.
• Sensitive, 6 oz.
REGISTER REWARDS®*
Sale Price $3.99 - REGISTER REWARDS* Good on Next Purchase $3.99 = Like Getting item FREE
*Limit 1 coupon printed per offer. See coupon for exclusions, limitations and expiration.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

FREE Redbox Movie Rental


It's March Movie Mania at redbox and things are getting crazy! Use promo code WRJR5N3 for a free* one-night rental exclusively at:


Walmart
125 E Bestor Dr
Geneseo, IL 61254

Hurry. This code is only valid on Thursday, March 11, 2010 and expires at 11:59 PM Central.
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Deals from Walgreens


Colgate Toothpaste is $2.99
Recieve a $2.00 Register Reward coupon
Use $.75 Colgate Mfg coupon
Making it $.24

RightGuard Antiperspirant/Deordorant
Buy 1 Get 1 Free $3.99
Go to coupons.com and get a $2.00 of 2 coupon
Making them only $1.00 each

Speed Stick Antiperspirant/Deodorant $1.99
$1.00 Register Rewards
Use $.50 MFG coupon
Making it $.49
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Later this week


Watch for photos and recipes for
Steak Fajita Soup
Salsa Chicken Salad
Beef Tenderloins with Portobello sauce
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Fettucine and Shrimp


This Fettucine Alfredo and Shrimp was Excellent and quick and easy.
I did have quite a few pots going at the same time on the stove, but it was rather quick fixing.
I used the Sea Pack shrimp scampi, on sale this week at Fareway for $4.99
I used one box, but i was minus 1 person in my family, I probably will buy two boxes to feed everyone and we will each have a little more shrimp on our plates also, oh, never can have too much shrimp!
Prepare the shrimp and past according to instructions
To make alfredo sauce,
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese


Directions

In a medium saucepan combine whipping cream, butter or margarine, and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook over medium low heat until smooth. Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken upon standing.

The next time, I would use the butter from the shrimp scampi in place of using new butter in my white sauce, rather than wasting it and I'm sure the flavor would be great.
You wouldn't even have to make the white sauce, the buttery sauce from the shrimp scampi would be enough.
I just poured a little of the white sauce over the fettucini and then topped with shrimp.
I served with garlic bread.
It was delicious!
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Slow cooker Macaroni and Cheese & Hamburgers


2 cups evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
3 1/2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package macaroni


Directions

Combine in slow cooker: evaporated milk, paprika, salt, egg, butter and cheese; stir. Cook on high for 1 hour.


Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Stir cooked macaroni into cheese sauce, reduce temperature to low and cook for 3 to 5 hours.
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Cheesey Chicken Chowder


2 cans chicken broth
2 cups diced, peeled potatoes
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup celery
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c butter
1/3 c all-purpose flour
2 c milk
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
2 c diced or shredded chicken

1. Bring chicken broth to boil in a large saucepan, reduce heat. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan.  Add flour, mix well.  Gradually stir in milk and cook over low hear until slightly thickened.  Stir in cheese and cook until melted.  Add cheese mixture to broth and vegetables along with chicken.  Cook and stir over low heat until thoroghly heated.
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Campbells Healthy Skillet Herb Roasted Chicken




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5 MinCook Time:
20 MinReady In:
25 Min

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon ground dried sage leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Vegetable cooking spray
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Healthy Request® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 cup water

Parslied Rice:
4 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Mix the sage and thyme in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the chicken.

Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with the cooking spray and heat over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the chicken and cook for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and keep warm.

Add the garlic to the skillet and cook until it's lightly browned. Add the soup and water and cook until the mixture is hot. Serve over the chicken with Parslied Rice.
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Herb Roasted Pork Loin and Potatoes


6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives salt and pepper to taste
1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste


Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a pot with enough water to cover, boil the potatoes for about 10 minutes. Drain, cool, and place in a bowl. Toss with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, chives, salt, and pepper.

Rub the pork loin roast with 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Place the roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, and cook 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Arrange the potatoes around the roast, and continue cooking 50 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from heat, cover with foil, and let sit 15 minutes before slicing.
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Recipes for this weeks great sales


Iowa Pork Steak
Ingredients


2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 pork steaks
onion powder
garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large onion,
chopped 2 (4.5 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can water
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Brown steaks for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. While browning, season both sides with onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Transfer steaks to a 9x13 inch casserole dish, and sprinkle with chopped onion and sliced mushrooms.

In a small bowl, combine condensed mushroom soup, water, onion soup mix and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until smooth, and pour over steaks. Cover pan with aluminum foil.

Bake in preheated oven for 90 minutes.
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Dinner Ideas with sale items this week of March 2


Iowa Pork Steak  $1.39lb.
Mashed potaotes & gravy  potatoes $1.29 5lb bag
Corn   Fareway brand cans 5/$2

Pork Loin Roast  $1.79 lb.
Red potatoes
Green beans  5/$2

Fettucini & Shrimp
Sea pack shrimp $4.99 box

Skillet Herb Chicken and Rice
Chicken breast $1.49 lb
Minute rice $1.78

Cheesey Chicken Chowder
sale items, potatoes, carrots, velveeta cheese, chicken

Iowa Sirloin Steak $3.99 lb
Baked potatoes  $1.29 5 lb bag
Asparagus  $1.28
Lettuce Salad  $.99 a bag

Slow cooker Mac & Cheese
Hamburgers
Ground beef $2.49  93% lean
Pork sausage $1.49
Velveeta $4.49 2lb. loaf
Sara Lee buns $2.39

Look ahead for more great recipes later this week
Steak Fajita Chili   using 2 lbs. boneless beef ribs (sale)
Beef Tenderloins with Portobello sauce using Beef Tenderloins $6.99 lb
Salsa Chicken Salad  Using chicken breast $1.49lb and lettuce $.99 a bag
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Another great week of savings at Fareway


There is quite a few great savings in Fareways ad again this week.
Some great pickups, ecspecially if you use coupons on top to save a little more.

Betty Crocker bag cookie mixes are still 3/$5
go to coupons.com to get $.40 off coupons.
Making them $1.26  a bag

Kellogg's Cereal
2/$5
$5.00 off when you buy 5 or more boxes
$1.50 off 2 from coupons.com
Making them $.75 a box!

General Mills Cereal
2/$5
$.75 coupon on coupons.com
Making them $1.75 a box

Yoplait Yogurt
Go here  for a free coupon for Yoplait

10/$4


2/$5
go to coupons.com for a $1.00 off coupon
Making them $1.50 each.


Sale .99
go to coupons.com for $75 off coupon
WOW, that's only $.24 a bag!!!!!!
I was able to print 2.

Old Orchard Juice
$.99
go to coupons.com for a $50 coupon
Making this juice $.49
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Chicken and Apple Panini


Chicken and Apple Panini


Ingredients
1 Arnold® 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins® roll
4 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast
2 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese
4 pieces apple (any variety), thin slices
1 tsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise
baby spinach leaves

Serving size: 1 sandwich

Directions
Pre-heat a nonstick griddle or skillet to medium. Grill each side of the chicken breast for 5–7 minutes. Spread one side of the Sandwich Thins® roll with reduced-fat mayonnaise. Assemble the sandwich by layering a slice of cheese, apples, chicken, baby spinach and the remaining slice of cheese. Grill the sandwich about 90 seconds on each side, weighing the sandwich down with a small skillet as it cooks.

Nutritional Value (per serving)
349 calories
6g fiber
47g protein
28g carbs
6g fat
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Arnold Sandwich Thins


Go to the Arnold website to find lots of recipes for Sandwich Thins, they have several great recipe ideas. 
As some guest at my party said, they have saw quite a few kids bringing them in their school lunches.  There is a whole section of kids recipes using the Sandwich thins.  Go here to check out Lunch Box favorites.
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Hawaiian Island Whammy Sammee!


Here's another idea, haven't tried this yet and honestly might omit the peanut butter and banana off, but you might like it.  I think the rest of sounds wonderful.

Hawaiian Island Whammy Sammee!


Katrina from Maryland, Age 9-12


Ingredients
1 Arnold® Made with Whole Grain White Sandwich Thins® roll
1 pineapple (canned or fresh), thinly sliced
1 slice of country ham or 3 slices of turkey bacon
1 tbsp. of peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
1 banana, sliced
Serving size: 1 sandwich
Directions
Using a toaster oven, cook bacon or warm ham. Toast your bread and then add remaining ingredients to assemble your sandwich!
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Sandwich thin used in place of hamburger bun


The night of my House Party, I also served BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, in which I used the Sandwich thins instead of buns.
Sandwich thins are an excellent substitution for a hamburger bun.  Healthier and less fattening!



Southwest Burger

Ingredients
1 Arnold® 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins® roll
¼ lb. 96% lean ground sirloin
1 tsp. grill seasoning
1 tsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp. scallion, chopped
½ slice reduced-fat pepper jack cheese
2 tsp. ketchup
hot sauce
sliced tomato, red onion, avocado and red leaf lettuce

Serving size: 1 sandwich
Directions
Pre-heat grill or non-stick skillet to medium-high. In a small bowl, combine ground sirloin, seasoning, cilantro and scallions and form into a patty about 1/2" thick. Grill patty 3–4 minutes each side. At the last minute of cooking, top patty with pepper jack cheese. Spread one side of the Sandwich Thins® roll with ketchup and sprinkle hot sauce to taste. Assemble sandwich by topping patty with sliced tomato, onion, avocado and lettuce.

*Recipe can be made by substituting lean ground turkey or veggie burger patty. Cook veggie patty according to package instructions and omit cilantro and scallions.
Nutritional Value (per serving)
349 calories
5g fiber
37g protein
30g carbs
11g fat
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Turkey Club


Turkey Club


Ingredients
1 Arnold® Multi-Grain Sandwich Thins® roll
3 oz. smoked turkey, thinly sliced
1 slice cooked turkey bacon, cut in half
1 slice reduced-fat cheddar
1 slice reduced-fat Swiss
1 tsp. honey mustard
Sliced red onion, tomato and lettuce leaf

Serving size: 1 sandwich
Directions

Toast the Sandwich Thins® roll until lightly browned. Spread one side of the Sandwich Thins® roll with honey mustard. Layer on cheddar, turkey, bacon and Swiss, lettuce, onion and tomato and the other half of the Sandwich Thins® roll.

My alterations;  I put on all the ingredients and then put in the panini maker until cheese was melted!  Excellent sandwich!

Nutritional Value (per serving)
343 calories
6g fiber
41g protein
28g carbs
8g fat
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Grape Tomatoe Bruschetta



Grape Tomato Bruschetta

Ingredients

4 Arnold® Honey Wheat Sandwich Thins® rolls, separated
2 pints grape tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
1 tbs. aged balsamic vinegar
2 tbs. garilc infused extra virgin olive oil
12 fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Serving size: 2 bruschetta; Yield 8 bruschetta
Directions
Toast the Sandwich Thins® halves to a light golden brown. In a bowl, mix tomatoes with balsamic, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Stack basil leaves and roll them in the shape of a log. Slice the rolled basil, making ribbons. Toss most of the cut basil with the tomatoes, reserving a bit of fresh basil to garnish. Spoon dressed tomatoes on top of each toasted Sandwich Thins® half and garnish with a few fresh basil ribbons. Eat and Enjoy!

Here are my changes in this recipe:
I did not have garlic infused olive oil, so instead I used extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled it with garlic salt. 
I did not toast them first, I sprayed the olive oil on, then sprinked the garlic salt on, then with tomatoe basil mixture, I then topped with fresh shredded parmesean cheese.  I baked them at 350 degrees until cheese was melted.
They were a favorite!
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I hosted a Sandwich Thins House Party


Arnold Sandwich Thins
There is a new program out, where you can apply to host a house party and the company sends you coupons for products if you invite guest to come to your house and market their product. 
This was my first experience and the product was these Sandwich thins.  Luckily I had been using the product since last summer and really liked them, so I was happy to share them with my friends.
My guest were invited over to sample the Sandwich Thins and recieved coupons, reusable grocery bags, recipe cards and grocery list pads.
If you haven't tried Arnold Sandwich Thins yet, you may want to try them, they are really good.  They are healthy and have many uses. I am including a few recipes in my next post, try the Arnold website to view more ideas on this product.

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Friday, February 26, 2010

Cauliflower Spinach Salad


Here is a recipe using several ingredients that are on sale at Fareway now.

Cauliflower Spinach salad
2 c cauliflower Sale $1.49 crown
1 can mandarin oranges, well drained Sale 2/$1
1/4 c chopped green pepper
2 large radishes  in the bargain cart .69 a bag
4 c torn fresh spinach  Sale $.99 bag
1 can evaporated milk
1/3 c orange juice concentrate

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients.  Pour milk in a small bowl; gradually whish in orange juice concentrate.  Drizzle over sald and toss to coat.  Serves 8-10.
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Betty Crocker cookie mix on sale at Fareway


These are on sale 3/$5.00 at Fareway and you can coupons Betty Crocker.com or coupons.com
for $.40 of each
That makes them $1.26 each
They are so easy and really good
My family loves the plain oatmeal, you can't beat it!
Also at Betty Crocker.com, if you click on recipes, there is several good recipes that you use the bag cookie mix in. I've tried a few and they are really good.
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Dinner Ideas with sale items this week


Strip Steak $4.99 lb
Sauteed mushrooms $.79
Baked potatoe

Ribs (done in oven) Pork ribs $1.99lb.
Texas toast
french fries

Ham Steaks $2.99lb.
Cream peas & Red potatoes $1.99 a bag

Beef Stew   Stew Meat $2.99lb.(I cut my chunks in half)
Saltine crackers $1.77 topped with a slice of cheese

BLT
HOrmel bacon 2/$5
Roma Tomatoes $.79 ea
Bagged lettuce $.99
Sara Lee Bread $1.99-$2.39 sale
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With Blueberries on sale 2/$3
in combo with hungry jack pancake and syrup
BLUEBERRY PANCAKES
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Great deals, ecspecially when you add coupons


Fareway's deals seem to be great Breakfast food this week, besides cereal, here's what else.
Hungry Jack Pancake Mix 3/$5
Hungry Jack syrup 2/$5
Smuckers Jam and Preserves $2.99 go to coupons.com for a $1.00 off 2 coupon
Dunkin Donuts Coffee  $5.99
Folger's coffee $5.88  go to coupons.com for $1.00 Folger's Black Silk (its really good)
Now, there is also a Fareway coupon in their flyer, if you purchase any 3 of the above, you will Save an additional $2.

Sunkist Deal
In Fareways In Store flyer, Sunkist Soda is 3/$11 and when you purchase 3 cases of Sunkist, you recieve a free #4 bag of of Sunkist oranges ($1.99 value) 
coupon in Fareway flyer for $4.00 off
So that's 3 cases of soda and a #4 bag of oranges for $7.00

Sara Lee and Earthgrain products
Sale $2.39
Go to coupons.com and redplum.com for more coupons on these same great products

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FREE Redbox Movie Rental


FREE Redbox Movie Rental - Free Red box movie rental code
Free Red Box Movie Rental Code is V7J6D4V


This code is good until March 14, 2010!
After you have used it once, I don't think it will work for you again, but it will a friend.  I have passed it on to the person waiting behind me.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Kellogg's Cereal for less than a $1.00 a box!


Awesome deal on Kellogg's Cereal.
Fareway's special this week is 2/$5 and if you buy as many as 5 boxes, there is another coupon in the Fareway flyer for an additioanl $5.00 off
So you could potentially get 5 boxes of Kellogg's cereal for $4.50!!!!!!!!
That's only $.90 a box!!!!

I went last night and got 5 boxes and actually I am going back today, I woke up this morning thinking, rice crispie bars!  Yeah, everyone loves rice crispie bars and Ranger cookies also!  At that price, a few boxes won't hurt a thing in the pantry. 
Oh, and even if those listed cereals are not on the coupon, they still let you use the coupons.  So don't forget to get your $1.50 coupons.  I actually had one that was $2.00 off 2, BONUS!
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InStyle Magazine for $2.39


Did you get your InStyle Magazine.
I got mine at Walgreens, which the newstand price is $4.99, Walgreen's price is $3.39, so then with the $1.00 off coupon, it was only $2.39!
You can still get your coupon, refer to my Monday's post.
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Monday, February 22, 2010

$1.oo off InStyle Magazine/ March issue


There is a coupon available on Coupons.com for Newsstand Issues of  a InStyle Magazine.

$1 off the March Issue of InStyle Magazine
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Kraft & Nabisco Coupons


Target released some new Kraft & Nabisco Coupons today. Make sure you print them out, they are only going to be available this week, but they don’t expire until 3/21.

Here are a few deals I saw this morning at Target with these new coupons


Kraft Shredded Cheese, $2.34
$1/1 Kraft Target Coupon
$1/2 Kraft Coupon from 1/24 Insert
(or from Coupons.comhttp://www.passionforsavings.com/printablecoupons/coupons.com a few weeks ago if you printed it)
as low as $0.84 each after coupons!

Oscar Mayer Bacon, $2.99
$1/2 Target Coupon
$2.49 ea. after coupon!

Kraft Cheese Singles $2.64
$1/2 Target Coupon
$2.14 ea. after coupon!

Kraft Easy Mac Cups $2.79
$1/2 Target Coupon
$2.29 ea. after coupon
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Smuckers Uncrustables Coupons


Deals from Passion for Savings


There is a new $1/1 Smucker’s Uncrastables Coupon available on Coupons.com.
Print this $1/1 Uncrustables Coupon and you should be able to get these for around $1 a box!
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Coupons for Sara Lee buns and bread and cereal


$.55 off Sara Lee bread, buns or mini-bagels

 -"Food/Drink, Products"
http://coupons.redplum.com/offers/default.aspx?Id=FreeStuffTimes&DefaultZipCode=
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More good deals here.


Betty Crocker Cake Mixes $1.09
Use the $0.75 off coupon HERE
Final price: $0.34!
{Thanks, Common Sense with Money}














Sara Lee Pies are $1 for their full sized pies
Use this $1/1 coupon to get them for free!
{Thanks, Alaska Coupon Diva}



Click here to print this ad
Bring this printout with you for great savings Monday, Feb 22 - Friday, Feb 26th. It says to KEEP it all week long. (meaning, they won't take it from you, you just show it to the cashier).
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Deals from Walgreens


Here are the best deals at Walgreens this week, with thanks to Money Saving Mom for her help with compiling these:


COUPON DEALS

Trident Layers–$0.99
Use $0.75/1 Trident Layers Gum from the 2/7 SmartSource insert
$0.24 each after coupon

Ester-C–on sale Buy One, Get One Free (prices start at $10.99)
Buy 2 and use 2 $5/1 coupon from the 1/3 RedPlum insert or $2/1 printable
As low as $0.45 each after coupons

Right Guard deodorant–on sale Buy One Get One free (prices start at $2.99)
Use $2/2 printable here or here
Use $1.50/1 printable (click on “All Star Savings”)
As low as $0.45 each after coupon

Bumble Bee Tuna–$0.69 each
Use $1/5 printable
$0.49 each after coupon

Excedrin (20-24 count)–$2.50
Use $2/1 printable
$0.50 each after coupon

Softsoap liquid hand soap–$0.99 after in-ad coupon
Use $0.40/1 printable
$0.59 after coupons

Mitchum Deodorant–$1.99 after in-ad coupon
Use $1/1 printable
$0.99 after coupons

Ghirardelli Chocolate bars–$1.50
Use $1/2 Walgreens store coupon from February coupon booklet
$1 each after coupon
REGISTER REWARD DEALS

Buy 1 Venus Embrace Razor at $8.99, Get $4 Register Rewards
Plus, Buy 1 Olay Body Wash
Use $2/1 Venus Embrace or Spa Breeze Razor coupon from the 2/7 P&G insert

Use Free Olay Body Wash when you buy select Razor from the 2/7 P&G insert
Spend $2.99 plus tax out of pocket after coupons and Register Rewards
Repeat this deal three times and then submit for the Oil of Olay Rebate and get $15 back
Free plus money-maker after coupons, Register Rewards, and $15 rebate


Buy 1 Goody Ouchless Elastics at $2.99, Get $2 Register Rewards
Use $1/1 coupon from the 1/3 Redplum insert
Free after coupon and register rewards

Buy $10 or more in Hershey’s Pieces, Get $5 Register Rewards
*Deal Idea*
Buy 4 Hershey’s Candy Pieces at 2.50 each
Use 4 $1/1 coupons from the 1/31 SmartSource insert
$0.25 each after coupon and register rewards
Buy 2 Triaminic or Theraflu participating products at $5 each, Get $5 Register Rewards

Buy 2 and use 2 $2/1 printables here, here, here, or here, 2 $1.50/1 coupons from the 2/7 SmartSource insert, or 2 $1.50/1 printable here (IE) or here (FF)
As low as $0.50 each after coupon and Register Rewards
Buy 1 Fusion razor at $8.99, Get $4 Register Rewards
Use $4/1 Gillette Fusion Razor coupon from the 2/7 P&G insert
$0.99 after coupon and Register Rewards

Buy 2 participating Tylenol Cold or Allergy products at $4.99 each, Get $3 Register Rewards
Use $3/2 coupon from the 1/3 RedPlum insert or $2/1 printable
As low as $1.49 each after coupon and Register Rewards
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

This weeks menu using sale items from Fareway


Steak & Linguine
Sirloin Steak $3.99 lb.
Creamette Linguine $.99 lb.
Broccoli $.79 crown

Fresh Herbed Penne with Chicken & Tomatoes
Creamette Rotini $.99 lb.
Tomatoes $.79 lb.
Kraft shredded Mozzarella cheese  4/$5
Serve with Garlic Bread 2/$4

Garlic Braised Beef and Potatoes with Broccoli
Rump Roast $2.49 lb.
Broccoli Crown $.79

Nachos
Calidad Tortilla chips $1.29 or Frito Lay tortilla chips $2.99
Tomatoes $.79 lb
Fareway Salsa $.50 off
Kraft Shredded cheese 4/$5
Lettuce $.69 head
Sour Cream Anderson Erickson $1.29

Taco Salad
Lettuce  $.69 head
Tomatoes $.79lb
Shredded cheese 4/$5
Tortilla chips


Teriyake Pork Tenderloin
Pork Tenderloin Roast $2.69 lb.

Recipes

Steak & Linguine
8 oz. Linguine
3 c. broccoli florets
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 garlic clove
1 lb. beef sirloin steak, slice
3 carrots
1/4 c Asian sesame dressing
1/4 c. teriyake sauce

Cook past according to package directions.
Add broccoli during last 3 minutes of cooking; drain.
Heat oil in large skillet; add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute.
Add beef; cook and stir until browned.
Add remaining ingredients; cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add past and broccoli; mix well.

Fresh Herbed Penne with Chicken & Tomatoe
16 oz. Penne or Rotini
4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. fresh chopped garlic
1 can diced tomatoes
1/3 c. fresh basil leaves (or dry is fine also)
1 (10-12 oz.) package of cooked chicken breast strips
1 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
Salt and cracked pepper to taste

Cook past according to package directions.  Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add garlic and cook 1 minute.  Add tomatoes and basil; cook 2 minutes.  Add chicken; simmer for 5 minutes.  Toss with past and Mozzarella cheese.  Season with salt and cracked pepper.
Serve with Garlic Bread

Garlic Braised Beef with Potatoes and Broccoli (this roast has a fantastic flavor)
8 small red potatoes (1 1/2 pounds)
8 cloves of garlic
3 lb. round roast
1 envelope garlic and herb dry soup mix
1 can condensed beefy mushroom soup (Campbell's)
2 c. Broccoli

Place potatoes and garlic in slow cooker.  Place beef on potatoes.  Sprinkle with dry soup mix over beef; pour soup over all.
Cover and cook on low 8-9 hours
Remove beef from cooker, slice and place on platter with potatoes; meanwhile, steam broccoli.

Teriyake Pork Tenderloin ( I have not tried this yet, but I will this week, has great reviews

5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 (1 pound) pork tenderloins

Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Drain and discard marinade. Place the tenderloins in an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 25-35 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with pan drippings.

Nacho's

1 pound ground beef
1 onion; finely diced
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced
Top with tomatoe, lettuce, black olive and sour cream

Directions

In a large frying pan, brown ground beef with onion, salt and pepper over medium heat. Break the meat into very small pieces while it is cooking. After the meat is thoroughly cooked, drain off the grease.

Arrange chips on a microwavable platter. Spread beans over the chips. Layer with 1/2 of the cheese, the ground beef mixture, and remaining cheese. Arrange jalapeno peppers on top.

Microwave on medium-high until cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
 
Taco Salad
1 pound lean ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1/2 (14.5 ounce) package nacho-flavor tortilla chips
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup ranch-style salad dressing
chopped tomato
chopped lettuce
chopped green onion


Directions
Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring to crumble until well done; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix. Set aside to cool.
Place chips into a large bowl, and crush into bite-size pieces. Combine with seasoned meat, cheese, beans, tomatoes, lettuce, and green onions. Pour dressing over all, and toss to coat.
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Sunday, February 14, 2010




Trident Gum $0.69 (after in ad coupon)
Use in-ad Walgreens coupon,
Plus use $0.75/1 Trident Layers Gum from 2/7 Smartsource insert

Final price: Free after coupons

Air Wick Imotion or Freshmatic – on sale 50% off
Use $4/1 Air Wick Compact i-Motion Kit from 2/7 Smartsource insert or
Use $5/1 Air Wick Ultra i-Motion Kit from 2/7 Smartsource insert
Final price: Close to free after coupon

Blistex and Chapstick 2/$2 (after in ad coupon)
Use in-ad Walgreens coupon,
Plus buy Blistex and use $0.35/1 Blistex Lip Care from 1/17 Smartsource insert or
Buy 3 Chapsticks and use $1/3 Chapstick Original, Cherry or Moisturizer from 1/31 Red Plum insert
Final price: As low as $0.65 each after coupon

Pepperidge Farms Goldfish 2/$3
Use $0.75/1 Select Goldfish Crackers printable
Final price: $0.75 each after coupons

Revlon Colorsilk Haircolor $1.99 (after in-ad coupon)

Use in-ad Walgreens coupon,
Plus, buy 2 and use $1/2 Revlon ColorSilk Product coupon from 1/17 Smartsource insert or
Buy 1 and use $1/1 Revlon Colorsilk Haircolor printable (manufacturer coupon from Target’s website)
Final price: $0.99 after coupons

Chex Mix 2/$3
Use $0.50/1 Chex Mix Chocolate variety printable
Use $0.50/1 Chex Mix Chocolate variety printable
Final price: $1.00 each after coupon

Starbucks Frappuccino drink 2/$4 (after in-ad coupon)
Use $1/1 Starbucks Frappuccino Coffee Drink printable
Final price: $1.00 after coupons

Excedrin Pain Relief $3.99
Use $2/1 Excedrin printable coupon
Final price: $1.99 each after coupon

Lysol Cleaners –on sale buy one, get one free
Buy 2 and use combination of two coupons:
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Pourable $0.50/1 from 2/7 Smartsource insert or $0.50/1 printable coupon after registering
Select Lysol Cleaners $0.50/1 from 2/7 Smartsource insert or $0.50/1 printable coupon after registering
Select Lysol Bathroom Products $0.50/1 from 2/7 Smartsource insert or $0.50/1 printable coupon after registering

Lysol Wipes $1/2 printable coupon after registering
Final price: Varies depending on what you buy **
**I don’t pay more than $1 for a bottle of cleaning products. I doubt these will be priced that low, but I’ve included them just in case.
Revlon Superlustrous Lipstick $6.99
Use $2/1 Revlon lipstick coupon from Walgreens February coupon booklet found in literature rack at front of store,
Plus, use $1/1 Revlon color cosmetic from 1/17 SS insert
Final price: $3.99 each after coupons**
**I often wait until I can get lipstick much closer to free before I buy

DiGiorno Pizza 2/$10
Use $1/1 DiGiorno Rising Crust Pizza coupons from 1/24 Smartsource insert
Final price: $4.00 each after coupon
Smooth Away Hair Remover -- on sale buy one, get one free (2/$9.99)
Buy 2 and use two $1.50/1 from 12/13, 1/10, or 2/14 Red Plum inserts
Final price: $3.50 each after coupons
Buy $10 in select candy products, Get $5 Register Reward

Hershey Woppers, Mik Dud Carton, Twizzlers, or Flipz, 2/$3

Buy $10, Get $5 in Register Rewards
$0.78 each when you buy 7 after RR!
***Deal idea***
Buy 7 bags of Twizzlers at $1.50 each
Spend $10.50, get $5 Register Reward back
Final price: $0.59 each after Register Reward

Shavemate Titan Razor, $7.99

Buy 1, Get $4 in Register Rewards
$3.99 after RR!
Buy 1 Bausch & Lomb, Renu or Boston product at $7.99, Get $2 Register Reward
Buy Bausch & Lomb Soothe or Soothe XP Eye Drops
Use $3/1 coupon from 1/10 Red Plum or 2/7 Smartsource inserts
Spend $4.99, get $3 Register Reward back
Final price: $2.99 after coupon and Register Reward
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Print a coupon for a free 5-lb. bag of Green Giant potatoes, when you purchase a two 5-lb. bags of Green Giant potatoes.




Thanks, Frugal Freebies and Deals!
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