tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69726707141605596552011-12-30T22:26:41.388-05:00One Mom. One Mission. One dinner plate at a time. Tips, tricks, recipes and personal stories on my journey to grocery mecca - a workable $200 monthly food budget.SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.comBlogger3601100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-27411162567627618372010-08-17T11:44:00.003-04:002010-08-17T11:53:55.941-04:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I'm about a month into my stint volunteering on the farm in exchange for a weekly CSA share and it has been FANTASTIC. I bring home about 4 bags of fresh fruit and veggies every week in exchage for my 4 hours of labor...not a bad trade off, plus the farmer and his young family are really nice people and we have good time out in the fields. Who'd have thought?Last

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Saw this today on MSN and just had to share - this WA couple is paying for their entire wedding with the proceeds from recycled aluminum cans - not only super frugal but also environmentally friendly! Pete and Andrea have recycled 400,000 cans to raise the $3800 they needed to pay for their wedding day, collected by them and helped along with donations from a few organizations who caught wind of

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Hi there, remember me? Yeah, I know - it's been a LONG time since I've posted, I'm taking some time to re-evaluate what I want from this blog and spending some much-needed time managing the crazy place I call home. With me working two jobs, hubby working and going to school, and a 3 1/2 year old and 10 month old keeping me busy, there's not a lot of extra time to

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Happy Earth Day!In honor of Earth Day Amazon.com is offering the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth on Blu-Ray or DVD for 60% off!You can pick up Planet Earth, the BBC series on Blu-Ray for $37.99 or on DVD for $31.99, and both are eligible for free shipping! This is a fantastic series at a great price, and only good for today. Stumble It!

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Happy Patriots Day to my fellow Massachusetts residents! And good luck to those running the Marathon :)Last week was a definite menu WIN! I *thought* I had made the quiche wrong (and I think next time I would make two regular pie-sized quiches, this time I poured all the batter into a casserole dish and made a big thick quiche) but it actually turned out really good!

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I am SO ready for the good weather! We had a little rain last week but enough good days to rev me up - I love being able to spend the day outside, watching my toddler play. We're getting ready to put up our square foot garden, I'm pretty sure we're finally beyond the frosty nights and my hubby should have a day free this week to build the raised bed :) I found out

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Wags is at it again, with a free 8X10 friday! Go to Walgreens Photo center and upload the photo you want, choose an 8X10 print, and use the code BIG8X10 at checkout - this is good for delivery OR in-store pickup! (shipping charges may apply for delivery). If you'd rather go to a store, click here for a printable coupon. This is ONLY good for today, April 9th!If you

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Attention Southern MA peeps - it's time for another Wacky Wednesday at Trucchi's TOMORROW 4/7! This month is the "breakfast" edition - here's what I'll be picking up:Plumrose Bacon 1lb - $1.99Bananas - $0.33/lb (banana muffins at my house!)Trucchi's English Muffins - 3/$1 (last time this was a limit of 9)Post Cereas (Raisin Bran, Cocoa Fruity or Cupcake Pebbles) -

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I hope everyone had a happy and healthy Easter weekend! We did a lot of running around, but we managed to see both sides of our family and the kids were sufficiently exhausted by last night :) I'll share some photos later this week!Menu planning went OK last week, things got a bit messy mid-week and we had to shuffle a few things around. We did FINALLY get to the Chicken Ranch Pizza and it was

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I promise, it's not what you think - heck even I don't want to see that! :)I've been making a real effort over the last year to make a lot more from scratch, both for the sake of my budget and for the health of my family. When it comes to food, I balk at how many ingredients are listed on pre-made meals and sides - I like knowing what is going into my family's bodies and if I can't pronounce it

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I did GREAT with the shopping last week! Total spent was only $26.67, we hardly needed any groceries and I was able to pick up a big jug of dish soap. The bad news, next week will be a little rough - both kids ran out of diapers! Must tell them to coordinate better :)Shaw's2lbs strawberries - $3.98 ($4.00 in store savings)Total: $3.98BJ's90oz Dawn dish soap - $7.99+tax1 gal milk - $2.453lb sweet

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Happy Easter! We're looking forward to a GORGEOUS weekend here, which should make for some fun egg hunts on Sunday :) Last week's meal plan was going really well until Thursday - I had a lot of leftovers so we had some for dinner instead of making pizza, and then Friday I forgot to take the steaks out to thaw. That worked out ok though, since the rain would have made

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I spend a lot more time in the kitchen than I used to. A LOT. Most of my family knows this, so it's inevitable that I get kitchen tools and gadgets as gifts all the time. More than a few times, I've unwrapped a gift and given a little eye roll when I'm faced with something that I've seen pitched on TV for "only 9.99 plus shipping!" (buy now and we'll double your

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I didn't do too bad last week, total spent was $43.29 but that included some jarred baby food and Gerber puffs for the babe to snack on. It turns out that buying the 6pack from BJ's for $9.99 was cheaper than buying individual containers of the Wal Mart brand at $1.79 each! I will have to watch out for coupons, especially since the little guy LOVES them. I realized

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';After a gorgeous weekend, we're waking up to....rain. Well, you know what they say about New England...if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes :)Last week we did GREAT sticking to plan. The Sue Sue's Casserole was a hit, especially with my toddler! It was a little heavy on the onions, and I *think* if I play around with it I can make it more like a creamy

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I realize that lately my blog has been faithful to regular weekly postings (menu plan, grocery tracking) but I've been lacking in much beyond that. For that dear readers, I do apologize.My physical health has been suffering lately, the hardest to deal with has been the fatigue and lack of motivation - I didn't know what was going on with me until I finally saw my

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Hello, payoff! Last week's shopping was the first post-Once a Month Cooking week, and boy did it show! Total spent was $32.87, and that was INCLUDING formula, some baby food supplies, and a big container of honey. The honey wasn't TOTALLY necessary, but the Lazy Granola I made for OAMC is such a hit, I'll be making it on a VERY regular basis. It's SO hard to resist

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';This one is not to be missed if you are in the Boston area. Adility.com (another group buying deal site like Groupon) has a FANTASTIC discount deal available today only - $29.99 for a multi-discount card at David's Tavern in Newburyport - the total value is up to $400!For your $30, you get: - ONE Dining Spectacular deal - 50% OFF your total food bill,up to a Maximum

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';So last week was going strong, following the plan, loving on my freezer meals....until Thursday. I forgot to take the Sloppy Joe out to thaw, plus I had a bunch of veggies in the crisper that were getting ready to turn, so I made Vegetable Soup instead. Then on Friday we ended up visiting my dad and an aunt from out of state, so dinner was on them :) At least it

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I killed a Chia pet in college. No, wait - TWO chia pets, and a bonzai tree. To say that I have a black thumb is an understatement...when it comes to growing things, I am the Angel of Doom. I'm lucky that my kids don't get planted!But regardless of my inadequacies in the past, I think this is the year I'm going to take the plunge. I can't deny the financial benefits

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';SOOOOO...my Once a Month Cook-off shopping bled into the first week of March - I had hoped to get more done up front but I was able to get ALL of my freezer meals done before the end of the week! Total spent last week ended up at $86.56, but very little of that was non-OAMC shopping. It also included wipes and Ziploc bags for my OAMC! The good news: I finished last

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Yeah yeah, I know it's Tuesday. We had one of those weekends where it seemed like there was more work than hours in the day, and we got buried - but the air has cleared a bit, the birthday party for my toddler went off with just a few minor hitches, and the weather is getting nicer :) Good things ahead!Last week was a menu plan FAIL. I had so much to do all week,

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';It's official, I am a Groupon groupie! This little gem of a deal posted today and I had to pass it along for my Boston/west of Boston peeps!Today's Groupon deal is $35 for an car Oil Change, Car Wash and Super Basic Interior Cleaning at Clean Machine in Framingham! This package is normally valued at $68, so this is a great deal. Van and SUV owners get the same

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Thanks to the ladies over at Once a Month Mom for sponsoring this cook-off - I love freezer cooking anyway but making it a challenge certainly egged on my competitive spirit. (And if you have any inklings of trying out once-a-month cooking, you MUST visit their site. Now. I'll wait.) For me, this was more of a "Several-times a Month Cook-off" - Our schedules are such

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Need to do some gift shopping? Want to pick up some good quality art or sterling silver jewelry for half price? Then check out this weekend's Groupon.com deal for $60 gift certificate to Baak Gallery/Abrano Silver for $30! This deal is ON and will be sold through tomorrow. Limit 1 per visit, expires09/08/2010.The Baak Gallery is an independent art gallery where the

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Last week was a weird shopping week, we were WAY over budget at $106.03 - I needed very little "regular" shopping items, but I did pick up part of my remaining OAMC shopping. That accounted for about $26 of the spending, and I'll make that up in March when we are eating mostly out of the freezer. I got SUPER lucky at BJ's, the day I was there they happened to have

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';*BLINK*Where did February go???Don't get me wrong, I can't WAIT for spring, and the beginning of March is when spring fever really hits me...but I feel like I lost a week somewhere! February was a crazy month for us, so I shouldn't be too surprised. We did alright with the menu plan last week, but ended up resorting to leftovers, leftovers and MORE leftovers from

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';For my Southeastern MA shoppers, it's the first week of the month again - which means Wacky Wednesday is back! Here's what's hot:Chicken leg quarters - $0.49/lbGreen seedless grapes - $0.99/lbAquarius spring 24-pk spring water bottles - $2.49 (just over a dime apiece!)Near East Rice Pilaf - $0.88/eaNabisco Cheese Nips 8oz - $0.89Get there early for the best selection

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';This is a good stock-up week for meat! Here are my favorites from this week's circular, coupon matchups are courtesy of Slickdeals.net.Wicked Cool Deals also did a GREAT post about the GM Catalina deal on the back page if you want to try and work this deal she's got the coupon matchups and really good tips. Boneless Chicken Breast - $1.99/lbGround beef - $1.99/

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Here's my favorites from this week's circular! Coupon matchups are courtesy of Wicked Cool Deals - stop by her site for the full list!Boneless Chicken Breast - $1.99/lbPerdue Ground Turkey - $1.99/lb (Substitute for Ground beef!)Red seedless grapes - $0.99/lbBreakstone's Cottage Doubles - 10/$10International Delight Creamer - 2/$3use $.55/1 printable couponProgresso

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';This week we hit the outer edges of budget with $57.19 spent - but it was a weird shopping week. Instead of planning my usual trips to the Price Rite and BJ's near my house, we were out apartment shopping a few days this week so I did some shopping at the Super Wal Mart near that area. Again spent more than normal on some items, but I paid for the convenience. The

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I am really in a rut - I think it's because we have SO much going on right now, between our jobs, juggling some tough financial situations, managing the two littles, contemplating a move, and trying to clean house before the toddler's third birthday. I am definitely feeling buried! But I KNOW how good menu planning is for us so I'm trying hard to stick to it, even if

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Time to stock up on restaurant gift certificates at Restaurant.com!! All GC's are 80% off from now until 2/28, which means you get $25 GC's for $2!!Visit Restaurant.com and load up your shopping cart with GC's in any denomination. These make great gifts, or are a great way to try out new restaurants! Enter the coupon code SAVOR at checkout, and everything will be

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';ArtsCow.com has a great deal on custom photo playing cards through 2/28!Upload your photo to ArtsCow.com, then choose a playing card set (single design, round or heart). Enter the coupon code PLAY299CARDS at checkout and get the set for $2.99 with FREE shipping! Additional sets will be billed at $6.99 each, still a good deal. Stumble It!

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Groupon has been coming out with some great fitness deals for the Boston area! What a great chance to ramp up those New Year's resolutions!Today's deal is for $50 for either 3 Pilates reformer classes, or 12 Pilates Mat classes at Rock City Body in Allston! That's a $150 value, or up to 67% off! The deal is ON, you can only use 1 deal per person but may purchase

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Last week shopping was a little sporadic, I totally skipped on making a menu plan because we ALL got sick and things were just nutty. We were either too ill to eat or working off of leftovers for the first part of the week, and this past weekend both hubby and I worked so we used up the last of the leftovers or ate at my in-laws. Good for the budget, yes...but I am

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Groupon has another great deal for my Boston area readers - $49 for a cleaning, exam and panoramic x-ray at Kurban-Fereidouni Dental Spa - that's an 89% discount!!This is a great deal for those who may not have dental coverage - or if you want a more upscale experience without paying the almost $500 price tag! Check the page for details and restrictions. According to

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Must. Do. Menu!!!We've been plagued by the sickies in my house for the last couple of weeks, and I just haven't had the energy to make up menus - which, of course, I paid dearly for because we never knew what to cook and did a fair amount of last-minute scrambling. Every time I think menu planning is just something fun to do, I'm reminded how vital it is for my

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';So how excited am I...we finished January with UNDER $200 spent - that included 2 cases of diapers and formula! Woot! Yes, I started with a very happy stockpile, but I made stockup purchases as well as weekly needs in January. We started off this month pretty strong, I am just slightly under budget at $44.13 spent!February may tip the budget a little - I am

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';...from the land of barf buckets and late-night cleanups....Whatever stomach bug has been going around decided to pay my household a little visit this weekend - me first, then the little'uns - gotta love it! The good news: we all seem to be recovering, my toddler was happily wrecking our apartment as per usual a little while ago and I've been able to eat more than

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Seems like everything has a holiday these days...but this is one I can get on board with! IHOP is celebrating National Pancake Day on February 23rd by giving away a FREE short stack of pancakes to each guest from 7am to 10pm!There are no obligations to get your free short stack - however they do ask that you consider donating to the Children's Miracle Network in lieu

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-40995493854945788202010-02-03T11:42:00.002-05:002010-02-03T11:42:00.099-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Another week eating from the pantry, and we needed so little I went ahead and stocked up on a couple of things again. Total spending for the week was $39.13 ($4.42 on my Wal-Mart GC), still well under budget! I did get some jarred baby food, mostly because I haven't made up homemade fruits yet and I don't own a food mill to break down the peas enough. I also bought

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-67166449000782549472010-02-02T10:27:00.003-05:002010-02-02T10:36:31.253-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';For my readers living in the Boston area - today ONLY, Groupon is offering 24 day passes to Healthworks for just $24! That's 95% off!!! Your day pass is good for classes, the gym, and other amenties at their facility - and can be used at any of their five locations (Back Bay, Brookline, Cambridge, Chestnut Hill, and Salem). You need to use your first pass by 2/27 and

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-37880065358805514842010-02-01T12:51:00.005-05:002010-02-03T11:25:03.321-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Holy cow, it's FEBRUARY???? Well I suppose I should be thankful, after all every day is one day closer to spring :)Last week, menu posting was a total FAIL. Too busy, too scattered, and too everything! I still managed to eat from the pantry, so we did ok but I was definitely scrambling every morning to figure out what I'd make for dinner. I know the Pantry challenge

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-30388508768322576982010-01-28T11:03:00.004-05:002010-01-28T13:46:04.214-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Sometimes we just can't live without a particular brand, or a certain food item. My brother-in-law is notorious for the fact that he can only stomach one specific brand of milk! But it is still possible to reduce your food budget and get the brands you love, and not just by purchasing the Sunday paper!Get creative about where your coupons come from!Everyone knows the

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-69729309264227713102010-01-27T23:06:00.002-05:002010-01-27T23:35:17.246-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';We were a bit over budget last week (spent $66.83), but I'm still on track to hit the $200-250 mark for January - keep in mind, that includes diapers and formula! We didn't need much in the way of mealtime staples, but I did pick up some snacks and flavored creamer (my little indulgence) as well as some extras for the freezer since they were on sale :) I'm finding

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-75968592606337461422010-01-22T16:36:00.003-05:002010-01-22T16:47:08.698-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Thanks to everyone who entered my Nature's Peak frozen fruit coupon giveaway! The winners are:Evan and BrighidAshley's AllowanceCongrats to the winners! I hope you enjoy trying out some of the recipes you found! Winners have been emailed, and have 72hrs to confirm. Stumble It!

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-72455778749143904912010-01-20T17:15:00.003-05:002010-01-20T19:15:06.525-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Well this was the first week I participated in the Eat From the Pantry Challenge, and boy did it show! We spent a total of $35.33 but that included a case of diapers AND veggies to make into baby food! Even with the diapers I was under budget, but I know I'll need more paper goods before the end of the month. BJ's1 case (150) size 5 Luvs diapers - $25.01 (used $5

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-56435309736161796152010-01-17T23:20:00.004-05:002010-01-18T02:07:02.467-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I hadn't planned on it, but it looks like I'm all in for the Eat from the Pantry Challenge! Last week we did GREAT with the menu plan, and my weekly grocery trip (including bulk diapers from BJ's) was under $40 - only $10 of that was spent on actual food! I'm trolling the depths of my pantry for this week's menu to see how far I can go. I've got a HUNGRY 5 month old

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-15017241711635688592010-01-17T19:01:00.002-05:002010-01-17T19:15:20.237-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';For my eastern MA readers, Trucchi's is having a 2 day sale with 7 featured items! Here are my picks:Boneless chicken thighs - $1.29/lb (I'll be stocking up on these!)Cabot butter 1lb - $1.98Red Seedless Grapes - $1.69/lbSwiss Miss cocoa - $0.98Xtra Laundry Detergent 68oz - $1.98 (stock up!)Utz Potato Chips - 2/$1 (stock up for your Superbowl parties)Their Bottom

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Not overly impressed with Shaw's sale this week, the meat prices weren't very impressive but you can pick up a few good deals with coupons! Here's what caught my eye...Russet potatoes 5lb - $1.49Navel Oranges - $0.88/lbShaw's frozen vegetables 16oz - $1Bird's Eye SteamFresh veggies - 2/$3use $1/3 coupon from 1/10 SSKelloggs pop tarts or cereal - $1.88use $1/3

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-18179409436131485302010-01-17T18:00:00.002-05:002010-01-17T18:43:51.342-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Wicked Cool Deals has posted about a Cat deal for FREE Breakstone's cottage cheese doubles - be sure to check out how she got 15 for FREE!This week at Stop & Shop isn't spectacular, but there IS a P&G catalina deal as well as a few stock-up pantry and meat items. Don't forget to read my How-To post on Catalinas to get the most bang for your buck! Here are the deals

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-58713919500193458112010-01-16T17:11:00.005-05:002010-01-16T17:32:53.438-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';OK - I know I'm a little late getting this started, but it's time to get the ball rolling on my weekly grocery tracking! For the week ending Jan 9, I made three stops and spent a total of $55.05 ($16.26 of that was on a WalMart gift card, not out of pocket). That's just slightly over the $50 per week I should be aiming for to stay on budget! I should mention, most of

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-69138280941144340072010-01-16T12:42:00.005-05:002010-01-16T13:16:13.346-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Catalinas...no, it's not a fancy salad dressing. It's the coupons that print when you get your receipt at the register. They are almost always tied into something that you bought - something similar to the item you did buy, something by the same company, and often a coupon for dollars off your next purchase because you met the terms of a deal.How do I figure out

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-54460573240103844662010-01-16T12:27:00.001-05:002010-01-16T12:29:31.551-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Haven't yet entered my giveaway for TWO coupons for FREE Nature's Peak frozen fruit? My week got away from me and I didn't promote it as well as I usually do, so I've extended the deadline!Contest will now close at 10PM EST on 1/21! Stop by and enter to win! Stumble It!

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-3722782796274222082010-01-13T10:39:00.003-05:002010-01-13T15:48:23.042-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';That's right - it's back! Restaurant.com is offering gift certificates at 80% off again! That means $25 GC for just $2, until 1/19!Just visit Restaurant.com, choose the GC's you want, and enter the code INDULGE at checkout - the discount will apply to everything in your shopping cart. You can search by zip code or by region. Be sure to read the fine print, as most

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-23248210002888674322010-01-11T16:28:00.003-05:002010-01-11T16:32:49.616-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';ArtsCow.com has started the year with another great deal!From now until 1/31, get TWO 8X10 canvas prints for $7.99, shipping included! Just upload your photos, select your two canvas prints (same photo or two different ones), and use the coupon code B1F1CANVAS8X10 at checkout!I used ArtsCow for photo books this Christmas and was very pleased with the quality - I'll

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-18628198924043847552010-01-10T22:06:00.002-05:002010-01-10T23:18:45.782-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';So I've noticed a good number of folks are participating in the Eat from the Pantry Challenge put out there by Money Saving Mom and FishMama, and as luck would have it, we're currently in a position where eating from the pantry is becoming a necessity. My stockpile is good (thankfully!) and we had a few financial curveballs to start the year that created the need to

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-80096258777011967702010-01-08T13:08:00.006-05:002010-01-22T16:33:47.840-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I LOVE fruit. It's why summer is one of my favorite times of year, and winter is by far my LEAST favorite! Frozen fruit has always been a go-to for me during the colder months, it tends to be comparably priced but much fresher than the shipped-in offerings in the produce section. When Mom Central offered to let me try out Nature's Peak frozen fruit, I was ready for

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-67049826440070977282010-01-07T20:18:00.001-05:002010-01-17T16:54:02.308-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I was guilty for SO many years of just grocery shopping at the store closest to my house. I can't even imagine how much money I wasted for the sake of convenience. Making a commitment to pay the lowest price possible for the things I need forced me to look beyond the first parking lot to cross my path...and discover a few not-so-secret goldmines for grocery savings!

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-24414592599555065662010-01-06T15:33:00.001-05:002010-01-06T15:36:24.283-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';My toddler is really starting to get into building with his blocks and creating stories - so when Team Mom gave me the opportunity to review the new K'Nex Sesame Street Neighborhood Collection (designed for ages 2-5), I knew he'd put it to the test!We received the Sesame Street 1-2-3 Brownstone set, which included an Elmo and Cookie Monster figure as well as all the

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Happy 2010! I hope everyone had a fun and safe New Year's! I am still working through my goals for the coming year, but one thing at the TOP of my list is more pro-active meal planning! We do pretty well each week, though I know many times when Menu Plan Monday became Menu Plan Wednesday, Thursday...you get the picture. My household goals for this year include

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-35679304711780457242010-01-02T17:30:00.000-05:002010-01-02T17:33:36.664-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Last week wasn't a great one at Shaw's but this week is another installment of their "Can-tastic" stock-up sale! Take a quick pantry inventory and then fill those shelves again :)Here's what caught my eye this week:Bumblebee Solid White tuna - $0.99/eaCampbells Condensed soup (select varieties) - $0.99/ea use $1/4 printable couponuse $1/10 coupon from 12/13

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-67227381851591301242010-01-02T13:49:00.002-05:002010-01-02T13:57:59.669-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';For my southeastern MA shoppers, you MUST get to Trucchi's this Wednesday (and early!) for the first Wacky Wednesday of the New Year!If you're unfamiliar with WW, it is a one-day sale with super low prices on five or six select items. Once they're sold out at that price, that's it - no rainchecks...so best to get there as early as you can! Here are this week's Wacky

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-36028153649970583082010-01-02T12:18:00.004-05:002010-01-02T12:31:26.584-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Did you take a ton of photos over the holiday! Head over to Snapfish and get 50 prints via mail order for 50 cents! Just sign in, upload your pictures, put them in your cart and check out using the coupon code NEWYEAR50 - if you need more photos, additional prints are just 9 cents each. The sale ends January 7th, so get printing!They are also running a Winter

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-9717810855757852092010-01-02T11:06:00.003-05:002010-01-02T17:44:31.228-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Happy New Year! Did you get your pre-Christmas mailer from Stop & Shop that came with four 5% off coupons PLUS a free 100 gas points? There are still two 5% off your total purchase coupons that are good for the next two weeks, so be sure to use them before they expire!Here's what I found to be worthwhile for this week:Boneless Chicken Breast - $1.99/lbCountryfine

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-2352226856535917602009-12-31T23:16:00.003-05:002010-01-02T12:09:06.092-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';What a year it's been! Moving, job security/insecurity/security, financial ups and downs, a new addition to the family, and lots of lessons learned (and money saved!) along the way - I'm so glad you all decided to come along for the ride! Hard to believe we're at the cusp of another new year so soon...Erin over at 5 Dollar Dinners and a group of fabulous mommy

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-51167406208923028372009-12-29T00:26:00.003-05:002009-12-29T01:28:41.119-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett'; How's your house recovering from the holiday rush? I confess, I haven't actually seen the floor of my living room since Friday...but we're slowly finding a place for everything. Our parents like to spoil their grandbabies :) In spite of the busyness of last week, we still stuck to the menu plan - the Chicken Fajita Soup and Cinnamon Rolls were VERY tasty - those

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-50166446163857424612009-12-23T23:15:00.002-05:002009-12-23T23:17:42.949-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Just a quick note to wish you all a very Happy Holiday! We are in the throes of Christmas preparations, so I will not be posting until after Friday is behind us and the Christmas cookies are all eaten :) Eat a lot, laugh a lot more, and have a very Merry! :) Stumble It!

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-2618702456162223712009-12-20T21:02:00.003-05:002009-12-20T21:04:07.607-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Thanks to everyone who took the time to enter my Gorton's Seafood Giveaway! I hope you all enjoyed visiting the Gorton's website and checking out the great recipes and tips! The winner of the calendar and sudoku games is:Deb K said... I signed up for Gordon's Newsletter too :-)Congrats Deb! She has been emailed to let her know she's won! Stumble It!

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-23519016794550741362009-12-18T09:40:00.002-05:002009-12-18T10:39:44.186-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';ArtsCow.com has put out a coupon code good for THIRTY free 8X10 photo collages! (If you aren't a member yet, be sure to sign up - you get 100 prints free every month for a year just for signing on!)Just log into your account, and go to the "Credits and Discounts" section - validate the coupon code XMAS8X10 and 30 free collage prints will be added to your account, to

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-66117302815226055482009-12-18T09:38:00.000-05:002009-12-18T09:40:13.158-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Restaurant.com is offering gift certificates at 80% off again! That means $25 GC for just $2! This offer is good thru Christmas, 12/25.Just visit Restaurant.com, choose the GC's you want, and enter the code SANTA at checkout - the discount will apply to everything in your shopping cart, in any dollar amount! These make great holiday gifts, and at 80% off you can

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-91508842738294088152009-12-15T20:01:00.003-05:002009-12-15T20:35:31.771-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';It's official. My friends are convinced I've gone off the frugality deep end! Baby O (aka the Noob) had his 4-month checkup yesterday - and aside from weighing in at a WHOPPING 16lb, 9oz and 26 1/2 inches, most notable was that our pedi gave us the green light to get him started on solid foods! The thought of paying $3.50 or more a box for the Gerber cereals was

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-72125339436331886422009-12-15T16:40:00.002-05:002009-12-15T16:49:54.374-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Need a little pick-me-up while you're doing your holiday shopping? Quiznos has published some sub coupons to make it a little easier on your wallet! Get a free drink and chips with your sub purchase, or get $1 off a regular Double Cheese Cheesesteak.Speaking of Christmas shopping - if you need some last-minute stocking stuffers, Quiznos gift cards are a great idea -

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-21792649170866756032009-12-14T15:38:00.006-05:002009-12-16T23:46:53.084-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Hallelujah! The leftovers have left the building! :)We actually made it through the entire week AND the massive amounts of leftovers that were piling up. I feel good because I know that nothing went to waste! It actually prompted me to take a hard look at the recipes I post, and set up links between recipes that make good use of leftovers. It'll take a while, but

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-55160253262856712382009-12-12T08:00:00.003-05:002009-12-12T11:36:22.673-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';You may have noticed that the Shaw's circular this week includes a coupon for the "Pick 4 for $19.99" sale - I just want to say how much I DISLIKE this promotion when it happens, it's so rare that the stuff included in the sale is actually worthwhile. Here's the thing: you are paying $5 per item - so unless you're getting at LEAST 3-5 pounds of meat, it's not really

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-44630580417813662562009-12-12T08:00:00.000-05:002009-12-12T00:48:18.375-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Did you shop enough at Stop & Shop over the last few weeks to earn your Holiday Reward coupons? If so, don't forget the coupons are only good through December 25th, so be sure to make the most of them!Here's what I found worthwhile this week:Boneless Chicken Breast - $1.99/lb (3lb or more)Select GM Cereals - 2/$4 use $1/1 GM cereal printable use $0.55/1 Cinnamon

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-76731554243666224132009-12-11T16:20:00.000-05:002009-12-11T16:42:36.274-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';My toddler is a HUGE pasta eater. And like other moms, I struggle to make sure he's eating balanced meals and getting everything he needs nutritionally - but it's hard when he picks around all the meat and veggies to scarf up the pasta! So when Mom Central offered to send me a box of Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta to try on him, I took it! Ronzoni Smart taste looks JUST

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-64221133847550323482009-12-10T18:00:00.000-05:002009-12-10T19:42:19.265-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Business folks are familiar with the phrase "you have to spend money to make money" - and in one particular area the same concept can apply to money saving at home. It seems counterintuitive, but a minor investment now can save you TONS of money on groceries in the coming months! Here's what should be on your shopping (or Christmas!) list THIS MONTH:Figure out where

SavvySuziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651664139995056195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972670714160559655.post-27308395914879551692009-12-09T15:16:00.005-05:002009-12-15T22:35:16.881-05:00

tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Attention Boston and Providence peeps! (and anyone coming our way this Christmas)Disney on Ice:100 Years of Magic is coming to Boston from December 26th thru December 29th at the TD Garden - and thanks to the fine folks at Mom Central, you can get a family 4-pack of tickets for just $44 (additional tickets for $11 each, but you must buy a minimum of 4)!!Disney on Ice

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Restaurant.com is offering gift certificates at 80% off again! That means $25 GC for just $2! This offer is good thru 12/14.Just visit Restaurant.com, choose the GC's you want, and enter the code SHARE at checkout - the discount will apply to everything in your shopping cart, in any dollar amount!Be sure to read the fine print, as most restaurants place some

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I have to admit, I'm not a huge fish eater. Which makes me a kind of heathen among the New Englanders, but I blame my childhood in Colorado :) And since I'm picky about my fresh fish, I'm even more finicky when it comes to the frozen variety. When Gorton's offered to let me try a few of their products I was curious, but definitely cautious.We first tried the Potato

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Ever been to a Woot-off? Bring your spurs 'cause it's a hootenanny! :) There appears to be a woot-off going on RIGHT NOW at Kids.Woot.com! Normally, Woot is one product offered all day - but during a Woot-off, the fine folks at Woot pull out the stops and offer a different product every time one sells out - usually at FANTASTIC discounts. I've seen products for all

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';The good news? We stuck to the menu plan all week. The bad news? We stuck to the menu plan - I am overrun with leftovers! It just happened to be a week where many of the dishes made a LOT of food (none of which freezes very well except for the lasagna), so our fridge is stuffed :) We figured out that every night this week one of us will be working, so this is a Keep

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I *heart* Christmas Tree Shops! So I was thrilled when I saw Bargain Becky's post about the $10 off a $50 purchase coupon! It's good until 12/16, and anytime I can get an extra 20% off their already crazy low prices is a good day for me! Happy Shopping! Stumble It!

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Need some last minute gift ideas? ArtsCow is offering their 12-month personalized photo calendar for just $4.99 with FREE SHIPPING! (please note: the promo price applies to the first calendar, any additional calendars will be $7.99)Just go to ArtsCow.com and create your photo calendar (you can even include personalized special occasions like birthdays and

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';There are a few good meat buys this week at Stop & Shop, as well as a good stock-up deal on frozen veggies and soups! Here are some of the deals that caught my eye:Seedless Clementines - $4.88/5lb boxBroccoli bunches or crowns - $0.99/lbMangos - $0.79/eaWhite Gem roasting Chicken - $0.99/lbWhole Boneless pork loin - $1.99/lb (have your butcher cut into chops and

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I didn't see anything crazy in the Shaw's circular this week, there is a 3-day sale and a Redbox/Catalina deal - $5 OYNO and 5 Redbox rentals WYB $20 worth of PG products (on the back page of the circular). I couldn't find any really good coupons that would make this cat deal really sweet, but if you use Redbox a lot, the deal makes everything listed 1/2 off!Here's

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';It's no secret that when budgeting for your meals, proteins will be the most expensive ingredient on your list (unless you have eggs every meal!) But even meats obey supermarket sales cycles, so here's how you can start cutting your budget for meats THIS WEEK:Set limits on what you will pay for your meat items! In reading many blogs and watching my own sales here (

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Did you know that Quiznos caters? Hot and toasty sammies for a crowd sounds good to me! And just in time for gift-wrapping sessions, holiday pageant rehearsals, tree decorating parties, or any other reason you can conjure up for a gathering - Quiznos has released catering coupons good for $5 off $20-plus or $10 off $35-plus catering orders! Coupons are good till 12/

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I love finding new recipes, especially new twists on old favorites! So when MomCentral offered to let me review the Ultimate Party Meatballs recipe from Heinz and Ocean Spray, I was happy to oblige! I'd heard of people making cocktail meatballs with grape jelly and cocktail or chili sauce, but the Heinz/Ocean Spray pairing sounded really good...The recipe is SUPER

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';We came. We saw. We ate. (and ate, and ate and ate!) Turkey day is behind us, and while we may still be enjoying the leftovers we can now focus on Christmas madness! This is actually my favorite time of year, a happy bright spot at the beginning of my least favorite season: winter. Yeah, I live in New England and can't stand the winter. So sue me ;)Last week we did

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';My husband is a Type 1 diabetic, which means he can't drink juice or milk without having to take some insulin. He hates plain water, so his beverage of choice is almost exclusively diet soda. The cost was killing me - I'd be buying 8-10 2 liter bottles a week, and the cost plus deposit added up FAST. So I was SUPER excited for the chance to test and review one of

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I love this time of year - Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas shopping, open enrollment....Yes, for most of us, this is the golden time of year when we have to re-opt for our benefits, smack in the middle of the busiest season of holidays. Brilliant planning, I tell you. I just finished making my christmas shopping list and now I get to choose how much more I'm going to

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Happy Turkey Day! Are you like me, playing the Family Shuffle for the holiday! We're lucky that both our parents live within an hour of each other, so it's not TOO hard to make stops with both on the holidays. Except for the 2 1/2 year old, who will refuse to nap because of the excitement. Oh, and the 3 month old, who comes with a full set of luggage wherever he goes

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I read this post over at Penny Pinching Parent in response to a question that was put out there - is Bottlefeeding the new taboo for motherhood?Before I had kids I definitely missed the beauty of a breastfeeding mom. Nursing in public didn't weird me out, but I never saw what the big whoop was. Then I nursed my older boy, and it made sense :) There is definintely

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';Just a quick thanks to those who entered my Vaseline Sheer Infusions giveaway - welcome to my new readers, and I hope you all picked up the $1.50 coupon for the lotion while you were here!The winner of the 3 full-sized bottles of Sheer Infusion is Tamara B! She's been emailed and will have 72 hours to claim her prize.Congrats Tamara! Stumble It!

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I am SO not ready for the holiday season...I know retailers are trying to get a jump on holiday spending, but sheesh folks, can you at least let the turkey get cold first??? :)We did *moderately* well sticking to the menu plan last week - I haven't been fantastic with night-before prep so we had to switch a few meals around, and one night I had to pull out a freezer

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';I don't normally like to complain, but Frosted Mini Wheats, you have let me down once again.I love your crunchy sweetness, and the way you hold just enough milk to whet my whistle during breakfast...but EVERY time I open one of your big yellow boxes, I know what's waiting for me at the end of the journey: That's almost 3/4 of an inch worth of Mini Wheat dust at the

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tweetmeme_source = 'scorbett';A few weeks ago I mentioned how changing your portion size can not only reduce your food budget (by eating closer to correct portions your food will go further) but also reduce your waistline, especially if you're in the habit of filling up that giant dinner plate! But it's hard to eyeball a correct meat portion until you've seen the actual accurate size many

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