Target: Free Dry Idea deodorant

This week at Target, Dry Idea deodorant is on sale for $2. Print the $2/1 coupon here and walk away with free deodorant!

The Grocery Game

For everyone out there that's new to couponing, this may be the answer you've been looking for. My mom joined The Grocery Game about 4 weeks ago. The website address is simply www.thegrocerygame.com or just click here. They compile a list of all the deals that match your coupons for specifically your area stores. It does cost money, $1.25 per week, but trust me, it's well worth it!

My mom and I have been trying their lists for the past two weeks now, and on average, our savings at Giant Eagle have been tremendous. For example, I stopped by today and purchased 25 items for $24. Before I used my Giant Eagle card and all my coupons, my total would have been $43.

The best part of the system: Once you've been shopping the way they map it out for you for about 12 weeks, you should have a well stocked pantry with everything you need for at least 6 weeks.

Seriously, give this a try. And if you do decide to join, mention my e-mail burns.krista@yahoo.com. Thanks!

Oh, if you don't want to spend the cash, CouponMom.com also offers basically the same list for free every week. However, it is not nearly as thorough as The Grocery Game, nor is it specific for your area.

New design - the last one I swear! :)

I've been playing around with my blog tonight so pardon all the random test posts. It wasn't until later that I figured out you could just preview my post without actually having everyone else look at it. whoops! I hope the new layout is the easiest to read. I really like it!!

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Cheapie Tastefully Simple Recipes

I love Tastefully Simple. But sometimes (ok, a lot of times lately) I haven't had the extra cash to purchase their awesome products. So, being the frugal lady I am, I found some alternative recipes and thought I'd share them! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do... and guess, what? They taste just as great, are super easy to make, and are a fraction of the price!

Beer Bread
12oz beer (not light or corona)
3 C. self rising flour
1/3 C. sugar
3 Tbsp. butter, melted.

1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9\" x 5\" loaf pan with baker\'s cooking spray.
2. Combine flour and sugar; stir in beer (you might have to use your hands to get it mixed thoroughly). Dough will be sticky.
3. Pour into prepared loaf pan; brush top with melted butter.
4. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool slightly; remove from pan and finish cooling.

Garlic Garlic
3 Tbsp. granulated garlic
3 Tbsp. garlic salt
3 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. salt

Mix together and add 16 oz sour cream, along with 1/4 C (4 Tbsp.) mayo.

Nana's Apple Cake
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg or mace
1 tsp. ginger
6 cups peeled, diced tart apples

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and add to mixture. Stir in apples. Spoon into greased 11 x 13 pan. Bake at 350º for 45-50 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.
Optional: Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts to recipe at same time as apples.
Optional: Serve with warm caramel sauce and ice cream/whipped cream.

And this seems similar to Carmel Bliss Cheese ball.

Caramel Apple Dip
Categories: Dips
Yield: 1 Servings

8 oz Cream cheese -- softened
1/4 c Brown sugar
1 ts Vanilla
1/2 ts Caramel Extract


Mix well all ingredients until very smooth and creamy.
Chill and serve with sliced apples.

or

Apple Dip
Ready In: 5 Minutes. Makes 4
Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Stir together the cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar has dissolved, and the mixture is smooth.


Oh! And if anyone has the recipe for Spinach and Herb Dip Mix - I'd loooove to have it, or any other TS recipes for that matter!! Thanks!

Free Movie Saturday

Here's your RedBox code for Saturday, April 11:

BREAKROOM

This is reportedly working just great at the Wal-Mart RedBox site. Please let me know if you have any problems with it!

Easter Weekend Cheapies

Even though Easter is this Sunday, it looks like CVS is shaping up to be a real winner! Check out Couponing 101 here to see her scenario for this weekend's deals and remember to check here for more $5 or less scenarios! Happy Easter!!