This week the deals are all about Memorial Day picnics: BBQ Sauce, paper plates, cups, napkins, hot dogs, buns, etc.
Albertsons
Pork Baby Back Ribs or Petite Sirloin Steaks Buy 1, Get 2 FREE ($6.99 lb)
Sweet Corn 6/$1
Dreyer's Ice Cream $1.99
Lay's Potato Chips or Nabisco Snack Crackers $1.77
Hefty Plates, Cups, Bowls 4/$5
Ground Round 5 lbs or more $1.77/lb
Kraft BBQ Sauce 2/$1
Hebrew National Beef Franks Buy 1, Get 2 FREE w/in ad coupon ($5.99)
8 piece Fried Chicken $3.99
Bulls Eye BBQ Sauce $0.75 w/in store coupon
Bashas
Kraft BBQ Sauce $0.99
Lay's Potato Chips or Nabisco Snack Crackers $1.77
4-DAY SALE:
White Corn 8/$1
80% lean Ground Beef $1.67/lb
8 piece Fried Chicken $3.99
Fresh & Easy
Mixed Grill Pack, or Quarter Pounder 80/20 Beef Patties or Chili, Citrus & Cilantro Chicken $5.99
Milk $1.68/Gallon
Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns $0.88
Hansen's Soda 6 pack 2/$4
Food City
Chicken Leg Quarters $0.39/lb 10 lb bag
Hefty Plates 50 ct. $0.99
Avocados and Green Bell Peppers 4/$1
Mangos 5/$1
WEDNESDAY ONLY:
Red Potatoes 5 lbs/$1
FRIDAY ONLY:
Watermelon $0.10/lb
Rosarita Refried Beans $0.99
Big G Cereals 2/$3
Fry's
Bar S Franks $0.58 (first 4)
Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce $0.88
Popsicles $0.88
Split Chicken Breasts or Whole Chickens $0.77/lb
Nabisco Snack Crackers $1.88
Lay's Potato Chips $1.77
Dixie or Solo Tableware 2/$4
Pro's Ranch Market
Watermelon 7 lbs/$0.99
Cherries $0.99/lb
Romas 3 lbs/$0.99
Green Onions 4/$0.99
Apricots $0.89/lb
Muenster Cheese $1.98/lb
Powerade $0.38 when you buy 15
Kraft BBQ Sauce $0.79
WEDNESDAY ONLY:
Avocados 4/$0.99
Cucumbers 6/$0.99
Oranges 5 lbs/$0.99
THURSDAY ONLY:
Boneless Chicken Tenders $0.98/lb
Safeway
93% lean Ground Beef $1.99/lb
Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts $1.88/lb
4-DAY SALE:
Johnsonville Bratwurst or Italian Sausage $2.99
Lay's Potato Chips $1.77
8 piece Fried Chicken $3.99
So stock up on your BBQ Sauce, hot dogs, potato chips and other items that are good deals this week! And have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
Happy Grocery Shopping!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
My Mexican Sink
Last week we were in Mexico doing some work at Hope House, our mission in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. Hope House is a home for teen girls and single moms where they can find refuge in time of crisis, or to stay for an extended period to learn skills by which to support themselves and their children. A group came from Bedford, PA, to do some work that needed done at Hope House. They poured a concrete pad/porch for the washing machine, taped, spackled and painted the ceiling, and helped tile one of the bathrooms. It was a great week and we got even more accomplished than we had hoped.While we were down there, we took the group to Algodones, which is a town on the border that has vendors of every sort for tourists to buy "souvenirs" from. One of the things I was interested in looking at was a Talavera sink for my Master Bathroom. Next year we are planning to remodel it and I was curious to see if they had any sinks that I would like for my bathroom. I have seen some with sunflowers or calla lillies, but the backgrounds were always blue. Blue is not my favorite color:-) So I was curious to see if I could find something with green that I would like. I had looked at these online and they were very expensive. So I thought perhaps if I found something I liked and the prices were better, then I could get it on another trip to Mexico in the future (closer to when we are planning to remodel).
Well, I found ONE sink that I really liked. I was NOT prepared to buy that day, but if you know anything about these vendors, if you like something, they will NOT let you get away if they can help it. The starting price was $180!!! There was NO way I was going to pay that much, even if I did really like the sink. He kept coming down on the price because I kept telling him I couldn't buy it today anyway. When he got down to $80, I told him I had to get my husband to talk to him. He followed me all the way to where my husband was waiting for us. By the time we got back to the sink, he had gotten his boss involved. My husband made an offer of $60 and they took it!!! So, we bought a sink. It is a very large sink and that is a really good price! I really like it and now I am hoping to remodel part of the bathroom a little sooner:-) I will just have to keep my eyes open for a good deal on a vanity or antique chest.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Best Grocery Deals in Phoenix Area This Week (May 12-18, 2010)
This week I am also going to link to Bargain Believer's links for each store - she has a great new blog with coupon details that will help you in your shopping! So just click on the PURPLE name of each store to see more details on the deals from Bargain Believer.
Albertsons
93% lean Ground Beef $1.77/lb (5 lbs or more)
Hormel Pepperoni or Canadian Bacon $1.88
Basha's
80% lean Ground Beef $1.39/lb
Chuck Roast $1.39
Tomatoes on the Vine $0.97/lb
Green or Red Leaf or Romain Lettuce $0.97
Basha's Milk $1.68 gallon
Ocean Spray Drinks $1.99 64 oz.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY ONLY!
Kraft Singles $1.99
Land O Frost Deli Shaved Meats 10 oz. $1.99
Food City
Cucumbers 5/$1
Valencia Oranges 5 lbs/$1
Kiwi 10/$1
Beef Back Ribs $0.88/lb
Fry's
93% lean Ground Beef $1.97/lb
Yoplait Yogurt $0.40 when you buy 10
General Mills Cereal 2/$4
Milk gallon $1.79
Pros Ranch Market
Oranges 5 lbs/$0.99
Romas 3 lbs/$0.99
White Onions 2 lbs $0.89
Cucumbers 6/$0.99
Kiwi 6/$0.99
Carrots 3-1 lb bags $0.99
Green Onions 4/$0.99
Chicken Leg Meat $0.88/lb
WEDNESDAY ONLY:
Manila Mangos 5/$0.99
Pinto Beans $0.39/lb
California Cherries $1.29/lb
10 lbs Potatoes $0.89
THURSDAY ONLY:
70% Lean Ground Beef $0.98/lb
FRIDAY ONLY:
Bananas 4 lbs/$0.99
Avocados 4/$0.99
Safeway
Cereals (General Mills, Kellogg's, Kashi, Quaker select varieties) buy 4, Save $4
Dial Liquid hand Soap $0.99
Bar S Franks $0.99
In Ad Coupons w/$10 Purchase:
Kraft Singles $1.99
Arm & Hammer Scoop Litter $5.99
Palmolive Dish Detergent 10 oz. $1.99
Yellow or White Corn 5/$1
Extra Jumbo Raw Gulf Shrimp $6.49/lb
Lucerne Shredded or Chunk Cheese $0.99/8 oz.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY:
Cheetos or Fritos $1.29
Breyer's Ice Cream $2.29
Frozen Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts $1.79/lb
Sprouts
Blackberries 6 oz. clamshell $0.88
Romas $0.88/lb
Apricots 2 lbs/$3
Mild Cheddar $1.99/lb
Organic Beef 40% off
According to Bargain Believer, you can get FREE Corn Flakes and Fruit Loops at Safeway this week using coupons and a catalina deal. But the catalina ends Friday, so don't wait too long to check it out!
Happy Grocery Shopping!
Albertsons
93% lean Ground Beef $1.77/lb (5 lbs or more)
Hormel Pepperoni or Canadian Bacon $1.88
Basha's
80% lean Ground Beef $1.39/lb
Chuck Roast $1.39
Tomatoes on the Vine $0.97/lb
Green or Red Leaf or Romain Lettuce $0.97
Basha's Milk $1.68 gallon
Ocean Spray Drinks $1.99 64 oz.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY ONLY!
Kraft Singles $1.99
Land O Frost Deli Shaved Meats 10 oz. $1.99
Food City
Cucumbers 5/$1
Valencia Oranges 5 lbs/$1
Kiwi 10/$1
Beef Back Ribs $0.88/lb
Fry's
93% lean Ground Beef $1.97/lb
Yoplait Yogurt $0.40 when you buy 10
General Mills Cereal 2/$4
Milk gallon $1.79
Pros Ranch Market
Oranges 5 lbs/$0.99
Romas 3 lbs/$0.99
White Onions 2 lbs $0.89
Cucumbers 6/$0.99
Kiwi 6/$0.99
Carrots 3-1 lb bags $0.99
Green Onions 4/$0.99
Chicken Leg Meat $0.88/lb
WEDNESDAY ONLY:
Manila Mangos 5/$0.99
Pinto Beans $0.39/lb
California Cherries $1.29/lb
10 lbs Potatoes $0.89
THURSDAY ONLY:
70% Lean Ground Beef $0.98/lb
FRIDAY ONLY:
Bananas 4 lbs/$0.99
Avocados 4/$0.99
Safeway
Cereals (General Mills, Kellogg's, Kashi, Quaker select varieties) buy 4, Save $4
Dial Liquid hand Soap $0.99
Bar S Franks $0.99
In Ad Coupons w/$10 Purchase:
Kraft Singles $1.99
Arm & Hammer Scoop Litter $5.99
Palmolive Dish Detergent 10 oz. $1.99
Yellow or White Corn 5/$1
Extra Jumbo Raw Gulf Shrimp $6.49/lb
Lucerne Shredded or Chunk Cheese $0.99/8 oz.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY:
Cheetos or Fritos $1.29
Breyer's Ice Cream $2.29
Frozen Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts $1.79/lb
Sprouts
Blackberries 6 oz. clamshell $0.88
Romas $0.88/lb
Apricots 2 lbs/$3
Mild Cheddar $1.99/lb
Organic Beef 40% off
According to Bargain Believer, you can get FREE Corn Flakes and Fruit Loops at Safeway this week using coupons and a catalina deal. But the catalina ends Friday, so don't wait too long to check it out!
Happy Grocery Shopping!
Sunday, May 09, 2010
My Mom
In honor and loving memory of my mom, I thought I would share a poem that I wrote about her way back in 1989.
I love you, Momma! And I miss you so very much!!
Your loving daughter,
Erica
The Things My Momma Taught Me
When I was young my momma taught me all the things a momma should.
But as I grew and watched her life, the lessons really began.
I watched my parents dedicate their lives to God in everything
And stand for Him and teach of Him to others every day.
I learned that every decision, whether critical or small,
Was placed in God's hands, for ours are far too small.
When I first fell in love and thought my heart was gonna break,
My momma taught me how to love in spite of circumstance.
And when that love had blossomed and was nurtured by a man,
My momma taught me how to be a woman in love.
She taught me how to "fight a good fight" and come thru more in love,
And momma taught me how to love when emotion isn't there.
When my daddy died, my momma taught me how
To be strong in God, to reach out to others when your world seems to fall apart;
To love so deeply and cherish the memories that no one can replace.
On the brink of losing everything, my momma still gave anything she could.
She provided refuge for another family in need,
While all around her things were crumbling down.
And when she lost the house that she and daddy built,
My momma taught me how to trust in God for everything -
To lean on Him, not earthly things, for my security.
And still my momma always kept on giving of herself.
When I ventured out in life, became a married woman,
My momma taught me how to really find myself.
She taught me how to be who I really am deep inside,
To show the world the "real" me, no matter what the price.
She taught me and encouraged me to follow God's leading no matter what others said,
And trust my heart when decisions became too hard to make.
And through adversity or calm, smooth sailing, my momma taught me how to laugh.
No matter the circumstances around us, she always had joy in her heart.
So many silly times we spent giggling and laughing together -
Enjoying life, God and others with all our hearts - together.
Together - that's what really counts in this life.
The time that's spent together is the most precious time of all.
No matter whether good times or bad, we were always there for each other.
Together - that's what mattered.
Much too soon the lessons started coming to a crescendo
As disease attacked and weakened momma so.
But still she stood stronger than anyone I know,
And faithfully served and shared her God to any who would listen.
As people came to visit as her body lay in bed
She touched their lives and ministered to them, not they to her.
Not many people understood her strength and hope in God,
Some people even criticized her faith - how small their God!
I know my momma's God and He is greater than we can imagine.
He planned her life, her every hour, He even planned her death,
As she followed His footsteps one by one by one.
Her eyes never strayed from His face as her strength began to ebb away.
I couldn't always be by her side in person those last days,
But it was OK for my momma and me, our love kept our hearts entwined.
My thoughts are never far away from the things my momma taught me,
I use theme very day I live - a living dedication,
To a lady who lived totally for God and loved completely.
In the final chapter of her life on earth (only the beginning of eternity, though)
My momma taught me the greatest lesson, the hardest lesson of all -
My momma in her quite, strong and loving way -
My momma taught me how to die to live with God for eternity,
To leave behind a legacy in family, friends, and love ones,
A banner to a single life lived wholly, totally for God!
When I was young my momma taught me all the things a momma should.
But as I grew and watched her life, the lessons really began.
I watched my parents dedicate their lives to God in everything
And stand for Him and teach of Him to others every day.
I learned that every decision, whether critical or small,
Was placed in God's hands, for ours are far too small.
When I first fell in love and thought my heart was gonna break,
My momma taught me how to love in spite of circumstance.
And when that love had blossomed and was nurtured by a man,
My momma taught me how to be a woman in love.
She taught me how to "fight a good fight" and come thru more in love,
And momma taught me how to love when emotion isn't there.
When my daddy died, my momma taught me how
To be strong in God, to reach out to others when your world seems to fall apart;
To love so deeply and cherish the memories that no one can replace.
On the brink of losing everything, my momma still gave anything she could.
She provided refuge for another family in need,
While all around her things were crumbling down.
And when she lost the house that she and daddy built,
My momma taught me how to trust in God for everything -
To lean on Him, not earthly things, for my security.
And still my momma always kept on giving of herself.
When I ventured out in life, became a married woman,
My momma taught me how to really find myself.
She taught me how to be who I really am deep inside,
To show the world the "real" me, no matter what the price.
She taught me and encouraged me to follow God's leading no matter what others said,
And trust my heart when decisions became too hard to make.
And through adversity or calm, smooth sailing, my momma taught me how to laugh.
No matter the circumstances around us, she always had joy in her heart.
So many silly times we spent giggling and laughing together -
Enjoying life, God and others with all our hearts - together.
Together - that's what really counts in this life.
The time that's spent together is the most precious time of all.
No matter whether good times or bad, we were always there for each other.
Together - that's what mattered.
Much too soon the lessons started coming to a crescendo
As disease attacked and weakened momma so.
But still she stood stronger than anyone I know,
And faithfully served and shared her God to any who would listen.
As people came to visit as her body lay in bed
She touched their lives and ministered to them, not they to her.
Not many people understood her strength and hope in God,
Some people even criticized her faith - how small their God!
I know my momma's God and He is greater than we can imagine.
He planned her life, her every hour, He even planned her death,
As she followed His footsteps one by one by one.
Her eyes never strayed from His face as her strength began to ebb away.
I couldn't always be by her side in person those last days,
But it was OK for my momma and me, our love kept our hearts entwined.
My thoughts are never far away from the things my momma taught me,
I use theme very day I live - a living dedication,
To a lady who lived totally for God and loved completely.
In the final chapter of her life on earth (only the beginning of eternity, though)
My momma taught me the greatest lesson, the hardest lesson of all -
My momma in her quite, strong and loving way -
My momma taught me how to die to live with God for eternity,
To leave behind a legacy in family, friends, and love ones,
A banner to a single life lived wholly, totally for God!
I love you, Momma! And I miss you so very much!!
Your loving daughter,
Erica
Friday, May 07, 2010
Blackberries!!!
God is so awesome - He even cares about our little desires! I LOVE blackberries and we even talked about getting some blackberry bushes and planting them at our new home. But it takes a couple years before they start producing, so it would surely be a delayed pleasure. And I have a friend in Yuma whose dad has a blackberry farm and would let the homeschool families come and pick several times in May and get to keep 10% of what they picked for helping. I have done that for several years and LOVED it, but this year it doesn't seem as though I will be able to do that.
So....God planted a little surprise (well, a really big surprise really) in our backyard long before we moved into this wonderful new home!! There is a huge blackberry bush in our backyard that is full of unripe berries!! There are going to be a bunch of berries in a few weeks! My husband discovered it while he was trimming back the overgrown vines around our outdoor fireplace to get it ready for the teen game night we are hosting tomorrow evening. He called me out there to see and I was SO excited!!! God is so amazing and cares about even the littlest things! This is a great Mother's Day present for me - directly from God!! I love Him SO very much! And I know He loves me more than I can imagine! (You, too, BTW).
So....God planted a little surprise (well, a really big surprise really) in our backyard long before we moved into this wonderful new home!! There is a huge blackberry bush in our backyard that is full of unripe berries!! There are going to be a bunch of berries in a few weeks! My husband discovered it while he was trimming back the overgrown vines around our outdoor fireplace to get it ready for the teen game night we are hosting tomorrow evening. He called me out there to see and I was SO excited!!! God is so amazing and cares about even the littlest things! This is a great Mother's Day present for me - directly from God!! I love Him SO very much! And I know He loves me more than I can imagine! (You, too, BTW).
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Best Grocery Deals in Phoenix Area This Week (May 5-11, 2010)
There are some good deals this week, especially if you use some of the recent coupons. I will try to note some of them for you, but I recommend that you visit Grocery Smarts to help you find exactly the right coupons to match with the deals. There is a great deal on juices at Safeway, especially with coupons. Also, a great Kellogg's deal at Albertsons with coupons and catalina. So here are the best deals as I see them:
Albertsons
Effective through 5/11/10, Albertsons will double manufacturer coupons with values up to and including .50, triple manufacturer coupons up to and including values of .33, and quadruple manufacturer coupons up to and including values of .25!
California Sweet Corn 5/$1 (limit 10)
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.77/lb
London Broil $1.77/lb
Albertsons Gallon Milk 3/$5
Simply Juice 59 oz. $1.99 (limit 2)
Breyer's Ice Cream 1.5 qt. $1.99 (limit 2)
Lay's Potato Chips $1.99
Basha's
Bashas' doubles up to 3 like coupons every day. This means that any coupon is doubled, with maximum value equaling $1.
Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts $1.69/lb
T-Bone Steak $3.99/lb
California White Corn 4/$1
Doritos, Ruffles and Herr's Chips $1.99
Yoplait Yogurt $0.40 each when you buy 10 w/in ad coupon
Old Orchard Healthy Balance Juice $2.00
Boulder Canyon Chips $1.79
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY ONLY:
Milk Gallon $1.68
Tomatoes on the Vine $0.97/lb
Hamburger Buns 8 ct. $0.99
80% lean ground beef $1.69/lb
Basha's Buck Coupons:
Breyer's Ice Cream 2/$5 and $1 off 2 coupon
Klondike Bars 2/$6 and $1 off 2 coupon
Ragu Pasta Sauce 2/$4 and $1 off 2 coupon
Skippy Peanut Butter 2/$4 and $1 off 2 coupon
Lipton Tea (includes 40 ct. green) 2/$5 and $1 off 2 coupon
and more....
Food City
10 lb potatoes $0.88
Key Limes 3 lbs/$0.99
Avocados 5/$1
Las Palmas Enchilada Sauce $1.89
FRIDAY ONLY:
Malto O Meal Cereal $0.99 (limit 2)
Hunt's Tomato Sauce 8 oz. 4/$1 (limit 8)
Valencia Oranges 5 lbs/$1 (limit 10 lbs)
SATURDAY ONLY:
Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns $0.89
Guerrero Flour Tortillas 10 ct. $0.99
Fry's
All Manufacturers' Coupons worth $1: .10 coupons and above = $1.00.
Fresh Chicken Sale Buy 1, Get 1 Free
Cook's Spiral or Half Ham $0.99/lb
Blackberries $1
Farmer John Bacon $1.77
Gallon Milk $1.68 (limit 2)
Pepsi 2 liter $0.84
Kroger Peanut Butter 18 oz. $0.99
Fry's Macaroni & Cheese $0.39
Kellogg's Cereal $1.97
Mini Peeled Carrots $0.88/lb
Pro's Ranch Market
Watermelon 8 lb/$0.99
Manila Mangos 4/$0.99
Avocados 4/$0.99
Cilantro 5/$0.99
Baby Carrots $0.89/lb
Cabbage 4 lbs/$0.99
Shamrock Cottage Cheese 16 oz. $0.99
WEDNESDAY ONLY:
Corn on the Cob 5/$0.99
Cantaloupe 4 lbs/$0.99
Roma Tomatoes 3 lbs/$0.99
Potatoes 10 lbs/$0.89
Oranges 6 lbs/$0.99
THURSDAY ONLY:
Sliced Cooked Ham $0.98/lb
FRIDAY ONLY:
Bananas 3 lbs/$0.99
Strawberries $0.89/lb
Safeway
Strawberries $0.88/lb
Fresh Express Spinach, Shreds or Green & Crisp Salads $0.99
Dairy Glen Milk Gallon $1.68
BUY any 5, Save $5 Juices:
Tree Top, Mott's, Capri Sun $1.49
V-Fusion, V-8, Welch's $1.99
Lucerne Large Eggs 18 ct. $1.49 w/in ad coupon
Safeway Frozen Potatoes $1.99 w/in ad coupon
Jimmy Dean Bacon or Breakfast Sausage Rolls Buy 1, get 1 Free
Safeway Peanut Butter $0.99 w/in ad coupon
Lay's Kettle Cooked Chips $1.88 w/in ad coupon
Ziploc $1.49 w/in ad coupon
Sprouts
White Corn $0.19/each
Blackberries $0.99
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs $1.99/lb
Chicken Sausage $2.99/lb
Colby Jack Cheese $1.99/lb
Chicken Tenders $1.88/lb
Happy Grocery Shopping!
Albertsons
Effective through 5/11/10, Albertsons will double manufacturer coupons with values up to and including .50, triple manufacturer coupons up to and including values of .33, and quadruple manufacturer coupons up to and including values of .25!
California Sweet Corn 5/$1 (limit 10)
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.77/lb
London Broil $1.77/lb
Albertsons Gallon Milk 3/$5
Simply Juice 59 oz. $1.99 (limit 2)
Breyer's Ice Cream 1.5 qt. $1.99 (limit 2)
Lay's Potato Chips $1.99
Basha's
Bashas' doubles up to 3 like coupons every day. This means that any coupon is doubled, with maximum value equaling $1.
Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts $1.69/lb
T-Bone Steak $3.99/lb
California White Corn 4/$1
Doritos, Ruffles and Herr's Chips $1.99
Yoplait Yogurt $0.40 each when you buy 10 w/in ad coupon
Old Orchard Healthy Balance Juice $2.00
Boulder Canyon Chips $1.79
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY ONLY:
Milk Gallon $1.68
Tomatoes on the Vine $0.97/lb
Hamburger Buns 8 ct. $0.99
80% lean ground beef $1.69/lb
Basha's Buck Coupons:
Breyer's Ice Cream 2/$5 and $1 off 2 coupon
Klondike Bars 2/$6 and $1 off 2 coupon
Ragu Pasta Sauce 2/$4 and $1 off 2 coupon
Skippy Peanut Butter 2/$4 and $1 off 2 coupon
Lipton Tea (includes 40 ct. green) 2/$5 and $1 off 2 coupon
and more....
Food City
10 lb potatoes $0.88
Key Limes 3 lbs/$0.99
Avocados 5/$1
Las Palmas Enchilada Sauce $1.89
FRIDAY ONLY:
Malto O Meal Cereal $0.99 (limit 2)
Hunt's Tomato Sauce 8 oz. 4/$1 (limit 8)
Valencia Oranges 5 lbs/$1 (limit 10 lbs)
SATURDAY ONLY:
Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns $0.89
Guerrero Flour Tortillas 10 ct. $0.99
Fry's
All Manufacturers' Coupons worth $1: .10 coupons and above = $1.00.
Fresh Chicken Sale Buy 1, Get 1 Free
Cook's Spiral or Half Ham $0.99/lb
Blackberries $1
Farmer John Bacon $1.77
Gallon Milk $1.68 (limit 2)
Pepsi 2 liter $0.84
Kroger Peanut Butter 18 oz. $0.99
Fry's Macaroni & Cheese $0.39
Kellogg's Cereal $1.97
Mini Peeled Carrots $0.88/lb
Pro's Ranch Market
Watermelon 8 lb/$0.99
Manila Mangos 4/$0.99
Avocados 4/$0.99
Cilantro 5/$0.99
Baby Carrots $0.89/lb
Cabbage 4 lbs/$0.99
Shamrock Cottage Cheese 16 oz. $0.99
WEDNESDAY ONLY:
Corn on the Cob 5/$0.99
Cantaloupe 4 lbs/$0.99
Roma Tomatoes 3 lbs/$0.99
Potatoes 10 lbs/$0.89
Oranges 6 lbs/$0.99
THURSDAY ONLY:
Sliced Cooked Ham $0.98/lb
FRIDAY ONLY:
Bananas 3 lbs/$0.99
Strawberries $0.89/lb
Safeway
Strawberries $0.88/lb
Fresh Express Spinach, Shreds or Green & Crisp Salads $0.99
Dairy Glen Milk Gallon $1.68
BUY any 5, Save $5 Juices:
Tree Top, Mott's, Capri Sun $1.49
V-Fusion, V-8, Welch's $1.99
Lucerne Large Eggs 18 ct. $1.49 w/in ad coupon
Safeway Frozen Potatoes $1.99 w/in ad coupon
Jimmy Dean Bacon or Breakfast Sausage Rolls Buy 1, get 1 Free
Safeway Peanut Butter $0.99 w/in ad coupon
Lay's Kettle Cooked Chips $1.88 w/in ad coupon
Ziploc $1.49 w/in ad coupon
Sprouts
White Corn $0.19/each
Blackberries $0.99
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs $1.99/lb
Chicken Sausage $2.99/lb
Colby Jack Cheese $1.99/lb
Chicken Tenders $1.88/lb
Happy Grocery Shopping!
Monday, May 03, 2010
When Life Gets Busy
The month of May is a rather busy month for us. Spring football practice begins for my son (and continues through the fall with only a few weeks off here and there). The band that my kids are in has their first concert the end of this month, so there are extra practices and the stresses that go along with that. We are taking a 4-5 day trip down to Mexico to work with a group that is coming from Pennsylvania to help out at Hope House (our mission work in San Luis Rio Colorado).
I had a very hard time trying to fit in a few teen homeschooling group activities like roller skating and game night, but we did get a few squeezed in. We are still running full speed with school and will be going until sometime in June or July (we take our breaks in the winter when it is nice outside, rather than during the brutal heat of summer:-).
But, still, I don't like to be "busy". I don't mind having a lot of activities and for my kids to be involved in lots of fun stuff, but I believe "busy" is more an attitude of the mind than a state of your life. I have found that so many homeschool moms are "busy, busy, busy"! Too busy to take time for relationships and relaxing with a friend over a cup of tea. Too busy to plan an evening out with a friend. Too busy to handle the pressures that come with living life.
If my 6 years in Mexico taught me only one thing (and it taught me many), it is that I NEVER want to be "busy". I always want to be flexible enough to take time for a friend. I always want to have time for a cup of tea and a good book. I always want to spend time each week with girlfriends. I always want to be able to have a casual conversation with each of my children when THEY feel like talking. It is true that I don't fill up our schedule needlessly with lots of stuff to do, but even when our calendar and schedule look "busy", I never want to feel "busy". I never want to be too busy to accept an offer of going to yard sales with a friend. I never want to say "I don't have time right now" to a friend in need when she calls. I never want to be too busy to cook from scratch and make healthy foods for my family. Sometimes that means planning ahead and even cooking ahead and freezing some casseroles or dishes, but that is ok. I never want to be too busy to sit down at least once a day with my family at the dinner table to share a meal together. Many times this has to be breakfast since my husband works most evenings, but that is ok.
I want to challenge you, especially those homeschool moms out there, to take time spend with a friend. Make sure you are not "too busy" to be there for someone, especially your family. Even when your schedule and calendar are full, make sure that your attitude is not "too busy" for the things that really matter!
I had a very hard time trying to fit in a few teen homeschooling group activities like roller skating and game night, but we did get a few squeezed in. We are still running full speed with school and will be going until sometime in June or July (we take our breaks in the winter when it is nice outside, rather than during the brutal heat of summer:-).
But, still, I don't like to be "busy". I don't mind having a lot of activities and for my kids to be involved in lots of fun stuff, but I believe "busy" is more an attitude of the mind than a state of your life. I have found that so many homeschool moms are "busy, busy, busy"! Too busy to take time for relationships and relaxing with a friend over a cup of tea. Too busy to plan an evening out with a friend. Too busy to handle the pressures that come with living life.
If my 6 years in Mexico taught me only one thing (and it taught me many), it is that I NEVER want to be "busy". I always want to be flexible enough to take time for a friend. I always want to have time for a cup of tea and a good book. I always want to spend time each week with girlfriends. I always want to be able to have a casual conversation with each of my children when THEY feel like talking. It is true that I don't fill up our schedule needlessly with lots of stuff to do, but even when our calendar and schedule look "busy", I never want to feel "busy". I never want to be too busy to accept an offer of going to yard sales with a friend. I never want to say "I don't have time right now" to a friend in need when she calls. I never want to be too busy to cook from scratch and make healthy foods for my family. Sometimes that means planning ahead and even cooking ahead and freezing some casseroles or dishes, but that is ok. I never want to be too busy to sit down at least once a day with my family at the dinner table to share a meal together. Many times this has to be breakfast since my husband works most evenings, but that is ok.
I want to challenge you, especially those homeschool moms out there, to take time spend with a friend. Make sure you are not "too busy" to be there for someone, especially your family. Even when your schedule and calendar are full, make sure that your attitude is not "too busy" for the things that really matter!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Best Grocery Deals in Phoenix Area This Week (April 28 - May 5, 2010)
Now that things have settled down a bit, I am ready to resume my grocery helps postings. So here are the best deals I see for this week:
Albertsons
Cantaloupes 10/$10
Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas or Tortilla Chips $0.99
Blue Bunny Ice Cream $2.50 each when you buy 4
Fritos or Cheetos 4/$5 with in ad coupon
Tony's Original Pizza $1.57 with in ad coupon
Donald Duck OJ $1.27 with in ad coupon
Kraft Mac N Cheese $0.39 with in ad coupon
Basha's
10 lb bag of Russet Potatoes $0.79
Dole Classic ICeberg Salad $0.79
Kellogg's Cereal, Fruit Snacks or Pop Tarts $1.99
Mission Soft Taco Tortillas or Tortilla Chips 10/$10
Barilla Pasta or Hunt's Pasta Sauce 10/$10
Challenge Butter $1.29 8 oz.
Milk $1.99/gal.
Hansen's Soda 6 pack $1.99
Fresh & Easy
Guerrero White Corn Tortillas 30 ct. $0.99
Las Palmas Enchilada Sauce $1.99
Sangria Senorial or Jarritos Soda $0.99
Food City
Chicken Leg Quarters 10 lb bag $0.37/lb
Cucumbers 5/$1
White Corn 5/$1
Watermelon $0.10/lb
Bartlett Pears 2 lbs/$1
Iceberg Lettuce 4/$1
Kiwi 10/$1
Lemons $0.50/lb
Boneless, Skinless chicken breasts $1.69/lb
FRIDAY ONLY:
Bananas 4 lbs/$1
Juicy Juice White Grape Juice 46 oz. $0.99
Mazola Oil 40 oz. $1.79
Fry's
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts $1.77/lb
Red Seedless Grapes $0.87/lb
Freschetta Pizza $3.99
Mini Seedless Watermelons 2/$3
Gatorade 32 oz. $0.79
Kroger cheese 2/$3 (6-8 oz shredded, bar or sliced)
Mission Flour or Corn Tortillas $0.97
Green Giant Vegetables w/ sauce in box 10/$10
Kroger Cream Cheese or Bagels 10/$10
Kroger Cottage Cheese 10/$10
Kellogg's Cereal 2/$5
Yoplait Greek Yogurt 10/$10
McCormick Grill Mates Spices 4/$5
Pros Ranch Market
Bananas 3 lbs/$0.99
Tangerines 2 lbs/$0.99
Cucumbers 6/$0.99
Grapefruit 3 lbs/$0.99
Celery 2/$0.99
8 oz. Mushrooms $0.99
Green Onions 3/$0.99
Chicken drums or thighs $0.48/lb
Tilapia Fillets $1.98/lb
Bar S Franks $0.69/lb
Powerade 32 oz. $0.38
Blue Ribbon Rice 5 lbs/$1.50
WEDNESDAY ONLY:
Oranges 7 lbs/$0.99
Limes 4 lbs/$0.99
Romas Tomatoes 2 lbs/$0.99
Green Chiles 4 lbs/$0.99
THURSDAY ONLY:
Beef Shank $0.98/lb
Marinated Chicken Fajitas $1.29/lb
FRIDAY ONLY:
Avocados 6/$0.99
Safeway
Avocados 3/$1
Mangos 4/$1
Yoplait Yogurt 10/$5
SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY:
Whole Seedless Watermelon $2.99
Tropicana Pure Premium 89 oz. $2.99
Cheez-It Crackers $0.99 (limit 4)
Kraft Salad Dressing $0.99 (limit 3)
Papa Cantella's Italian Sausage 16 oz. $1.99
Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna 2 cans/$0.88
WITH IN-AD COUPON AND $10 PURCHASE:
A&W or Sprite $0.69
Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas $0.99
Sargento Shredded Cheese $1.69
Deli Counter Salsa $1.49
Kleenex Facial Tissue $0.99
Sprouts
(will be added later - online ad not working)
Well, it's a great week for Mission Tortillas and Chips!! Stock up if you like them - you can freeze the tortillas. Also, don't forget to check out Superstition Ranch Market for the best prices in produce on Main Street between Greenfield and Higley. I got artichokes last week 3/$1!! And much more!
Happy Grocery Shopping!
Albertsons
Cantaloupes 10/$10
Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas or Tortilla Chips $0.99
Blue Bunny Ice Cream $2.50 each when you buy 4
Fritos or Cheetos 4/$5 with in ad coupon
Tony's Original Pizza $1.57 with in ad coupon
Donald Duck OJ $1.27 with in ad coupon
Kraft Mac N Cheese $0.39 with in ad coupon
Basha's
10 lb bag of Russet Potatoes $0.79
Dole Classic ICeberg Salad $0.79
Kellogg's Cereal, Fruit Snacks or Pop Tarts $1.99
Mission Soft Taco Tortillas or Tortilla Chips 10/$10
Barilla Pasta or Hunt's Pasta Sauce 10/$10
Challenge Butter $1.29 8 oz.
Milk $1.99/gal.
Hansen's Soda 6 pack $1.99
Fresh & Easy
Guerrero White Corn Tortillas 30 ct. $0.99
Las Palmas Enchilada Sauce $1.99
Sangria Senorial or Jarritos Soda $0.99
Food City
Chicken Leg Quarters 10 lb bag $0.37/lb
Cucumbers 5/$1
White Corn 5/$1
Watermelon $0.10/lb
Bartlett Pears 2 lbs/$1
Iceberg Lettuce 4/$1
Kiwi 10/$1
Lemons $0.50/lb
Boneless, Skinless chicken breasts $1.69/lb
FRIDAY ONLY:
Bananas 4 lbs/$1
Juicy Juice White Grape Juice 46 oz. $0.99
Mazola Oil 40 oz. $1.79
Fry's
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts $1.77/lb
Red Seedless Grapes $0.87/lb
Freschetta Pizza $3.99
Mini Seedless Watermelons 2/$3
Gatorade 32 oz. $0.79
Kroger cheese 2/$3 (6-8 oz shredded, bar or sliced)
Mission Flour or Corn Tortillas $0.97
Green Giant Vegetables w/ sauce in box 10/$10
Kroger Cream Cheese or Bagels 10/$10
Kroger Cottage Cheese 10/$10
Kellogg's Cereal 2/$5
Yoplait Greek Yogurt 10/$10
McCormick Grill Mates Spices 4/$5
Pros Ranch Market
Bananas 3 lbs/$0.99
Tangerines 2 lbs/$0.99
Cucumbers 6/$0.99
Grapefruit 3 lbs/$0.99
Celery 2/$0.99
8 oz. Mushrooms $0.99
Green Onions 3/$0.99
Chicken drums or thighs $0.48/lb
Tilapia Fillets $1.98/lb
Bar S Franks $0.69/lb
Powerade 32 oz. $0.38
Blue Ribbon Rice 5 lbs/$1.50
WEDNESDAY ONLY:
Oranges 7 lbs/$0.99
Limes 4 lbs/$0.99
Romas Tomatoes 2 lbs/$0.99
Green Chiles 4 lbs/$0.99
THURSDAY ONLY:
Beef Shank $0.98/lb
Marinated Chicken Fajitas $1.29/lb
FRIDAY ONLY:
Avocados 6/$0.99
Safeway
Avocados 3/$1
Mangos 4/$1
Yoplait Yogurt 10/$5
SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY:
Whole Seedless Watermelon $2.99
Tropicana Pure Premium 89 oz. $2.99
Cheez-It Crackers $0.99 (limit 4)
Kraft Salad Dressing $0.99 (limit 3)
Papa Cantella's Italian Sausage 16 oz. $1.99
Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna 2 cans/$0.88
WITH IN-AD COUPON AND $10 PURCHASE:
A&W or Sprite $0.69
Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas $0.99
Sargento Shredded Cheese $1.69
Deli Counter Salsa $1.49
Kleenex Facial Tissue $0.99
Sprouts
(will be added later - online ad not working)
Well, it's a great week for Mission Tortillas and Chips!! Stock up if you like them - you can freeze the tortillas. Also, don't forget to check out Superstition Ranch Market for the best prices in produce on Main Street between Greenfield and Higley. I got artichokes last week 3/$1!! And much more!
Happy Grocery Shopping!
I'm Back!!!
Now that things have begun to settle down and I am feeling more normal (after moving, etc.), I am ready to get back to blogging. So look for the regular weekly grocery helps, as well as other posts about family life, homeschooling, cooking and frugal living.
And let me just say again - I LOVE MY NEW HOUSE!!! It is such a huge blessing and we are feeling very "at home" here!
And let me just say again - I LOVE MY NEW HOUSE!!! It is such a huge blessing and we are feeling very "at home" here!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Our New Home
Well, we are all moved and working on unpacking and settling into our new home!! I really like it and God has blessed us SO very much in so many little ways through all of this. Our home is very comfortable for us and the more time I spend here, the more I like it! I am hoping to get back on my regular posting in the next week or so, but just wanted to update you all on the fact that we have actually closed on our home, moved and are now in the unpacking process.We are also beginning school again after about a month sabbatical, so that will be interesting:-) It is hard to get back into routines, but we are starting out slowly (like after summer break) and working into it. Perhaps I might need to add a field trip or something fun this week just to help with the transition.
Thanks for all your prayers and thoughts during this time of stress, frustrations and transitions. God is faithful, as always! Why do we default to worry when He has ALWAYS taken care of us and provided for everything we have need of in our lives? He has a perfect track record - I wish I could just learn to lean on Him always and trust in Him in every little thing.
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Big Baking Day
Since we are still waiting to close on our home (any day now:-), I decided to do a big baking day today to get things stocked up so I don't have to worry about it for the next week or two. So here is my lineup: 4 loaves of bread, double batch of granola cereal, breakfast burritos for the freezer, breakfast biscuits for the freezer. I am also considering pizza dough for the freezer, meatballs for the freezer and muffins (not sure what kind yet). Those extras will depend on what happens today - like whether or not we get the call to sign papers!!
I will try to remember to take some photos and post the results of this baking day, for you viewing pleasure:-) But don't hold me to it - my mind is a little random lately with all the stress.
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Have a Blessed Resurrection weekend!
While we are still dealing with the frustrations of trying to close on our new home, I didn't want to neglect to wish you all a very blessed Resurrection weekend! Without the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, our faith would be useless and there would be no hope for an abundant life after this one, worshiping God forever!
Take a moment to remember just what He suffered for YOU, so that YOU may have everlasting life in relationship with the Father! It was horrible, terrible, painful - way worse than anything you can imagine. It puts the "trials" of this life in perspective, doesn't it? We get so upset about little things that really mean nothing in light of eternity, yet we let them sidetrack us from our love for the Father and His dear Son! If we could just keep our perspective and focus, the things of life would "grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace!"
He is awesome, He is worthy and He loves you more than you can imagine! Remember, Papa is especially fond of you!! (from The Shack)
HALLELUJAH! HE IS RISEN!!
Take a moment to remember just what He suffered for YOU, so that YOU may have everlasting life in relationship with the Father! It was horrible, terrible, painful - way worse than anything you can imagine. It puts the "trials" of this life in perspective, doesn't it? We get so upset about little things that really mean nothing in light of eternity, yet we let them sidetrack us from our love for the Father and His dear Son! If we could just keep our perspective and focus, the things of life would "grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace!"
He is awesome, He is worthy and He loves you more than you can imagine! Remember, Papa is especially fond of you!! (from The Shack)
HALLELUJAH! HE IS RISEN!!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Some More Woes of the Foreclosure Market
The reason I have not been posting many blog updates is that we are in the process of closing on our new home and moving. However, it has been a very long and drawn out affair since we are buying a foreclosed home. This puts us at the mercy of the selling bank, who, in this case, has dragged their feet and done many things that have caused great delays. We are down to the final details of closing, but with a title company/escrow company in another state!! This makes it all the more complicated and time-consuming.
I know it says in the Bible that God will not give us more than we are able to handle, so I trust Him to be in control of all of this, but my patience is stretched thin and my frustration level is so high I have had a dull headache for three days now. This coming weekend was our last weekend to move before running into an issue with our landlords. Now we are not going to be able to move until next week, and we have to face this issue and pray for an amicable resolve with them, since we are not going to be out until probably the 4th of April.
My husband is trying to see if he can get switch his off days at work to Wednesday/Thursday and/or Friday, but that is a very difficult thing to work out for him. So we will see!
If you are in the market for a house, please be aware that the process is completely at the mercy of the selling bank if you buy a foreclosed home. This can be a good thing in that you will probably get a great price for your house, but a bad thing if they drag their feet and cause delays like we have been experiencing. They can even choose a title company/escrow company in another state to complicate the matters even further!
We are very anxious to be in our new home and trying our best to survive these last few weeks/days/hours until we can make that a reality. God IS faithful and we trust in Him for His timing and to work it all out.
I will be back to posting more regularly in April, after the move and we get settled. Sorry for not being able to help with posting the grocery deals, but that is just more than I can handle right now. Looking forward to getting back to regular posting again soon!
I know it says in the Bible that God will not give us more than we are able to handle, so I trust Him to be in control of all of this, but my patience is stretched thin and my frustration level is so high I have had a dull headache for three days now. This coming weekend was our last weekend to move before running into an issue with our landlords. Now we are not going to be able to move until next week, and we have to face this issue and pray for an amicable resolve with them, since we are not going to be out until probably the 4th of April.
My husband is trying to see if he can get switch his off days at work to Wednesday/Thursday and/or Friday, but that is a very difficult thing to work out for him. So we will see!
If you are in the market for a house, please be aware that the process is completely at the mercy of the selling bank if you buy a foreclosed home. This can be a good thing in that you will probably get a great price for your house, but a bad thing if they drag their feet and cause delays like we have been experiencing. They can even choose a title company/escrow company in another state to complicate the matters even further!
We are very anxious to be in our new home and trying our best to survive these last few weeks/days/hours until we can make that a reality. God IS faithful and we trust in Him for His timing and to work it all out.
I will be back to posting more regularly in April, after the move and we get settled. Sorry for not being able to help with posting the grocery deals, but that is just more than I can handle right now. Looking forward to getting back to regular posting again soon!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Best Grocery Deals in Phoenix Area
This week resembles last week pretty much - many of the sales are continuing. Great prices on corned beef and cabbage for your St. Patrick's Day meals.
Albertsons
Ground Round 5 lbs or more $1.77/lb
Asparagus $0.99/lb
Carrots 5 lb bag $1.99
Tomatoes, large hot house $0.99/lb
Pork Chops $0.97/lb
Quaker Sale: Buy 7, Save $3 = all items $1.57 when you buy 7
Bashas
Cabbage $0.33/lb
Whole Chickens $0.59/lb
Corned Beef Brisket Point Cut $1.27/lb
Del Monte Vegetables 13.5-15.25 oz. cans $0.59
Post Cereal $1.99
Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables $1.00
Food City
Chicken Leg Quarters $0.37/lb 10 lb bag
Russet Potatoes 10 lbs bag $0.99
Doritos $1.99
1-2-3 Cooking Oil 1 liter $1.50
Fresh & Easy
80/20 ground beef $1.59/lb
F&E OJ 64 oz. 2/$3
Hunt's Pasta Sauce $0.99
Nestles Semi-Sweet Chips $1.99
Fry's
Cabbage $0.25/lb
Mini carrots 1 lb bag $0.88
Strawberries $1.50/lb
Corned Beef Brisket Point Cut $1.27/lb
Ribeye Steak $4.88/lb
Pro's Ranch Market
Chicken drumsticks or thighs $0.88/lb
1-2-3 Cooking Oil 1 liter $1.49
Monterey Jack Cheese $1.99/lb
WEDNESDAY ONLY:
10 lb Russet Potatoes $0.89
Manila Mangos 3/$0.99
FRIDAY ONLY:
Hass Avocados 5/$0.99
Safeway
Cabbage $0.25/lb
93% lean ground beef $1.99/lb
Corned Beef Point Cut $1.27/lb
Barilla Pasta $0.88
Mix & Match Sale: Buy 5 items, Save $5
Red Potatoes 5 lb bag $0.99
Minute Maid OJ $2
Frozen Food Promo: Spend $25 BEFORE coupons, get $10 coupon towards next purchase
Smart & Final
First Street Cooking Oil $1.99 48 oz.
Sprouts
Cutie Clementines 5 lb box $2.99
Asparagus $1.49/lb
Sharp Cheddar Cheese $2.50/lb
Juice Sale 20% off
Happy Grocery Shopping!
Albertsons
Ground Round 5 lbs or more $1.77/lb
Asparagus $0.99/lb
Carrots 5 lb bag $1.99
Tomatoes, large hot house $0.99/lb
Pork Chops $0.97/lb
Quaker Sale: Buy 7, Save $3 = all items $1.57 when you buy 7
Bashas
Cabbage $0.33/lb
Whole Chickens $0.59/lb
Corned Beef Brisket Point Cut $1.27/lb
Del Monte Vegetables 13.5-15.25 oz. cans $0.59
Post Cereal $1.99
Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables $1.00
Food City
Chicken Leg Quarters $0.37/lb 10 lb bag
Russet Potatoes 10 lbs bag $0.99
Doritos $1.99
1-2-3 Cooking Oil 1 liter $1.50
Fresh & Easy
80/20 ground beef $1.59/lb
F&E OJ 64 oz. 2/$3
Hunt's Pasta Sauce $0.99
Nestles Semi-Sweet Chips $1.99
Fry's
Cabbage $0.25/lb
Mini carrots 1 lb bag $0.88
Strawberries $1.50/lb
Corned Beef Brisket Point Cut $1.27/lb
Ribeye Steak $4.88/lb
Pro's Ranch Market
Chicken drumsticks or thighs $0.88/lb
1-2-3 Cooking Oil 1 liter $1.49
Monterey Jack Cheese $1.99/lb
WEDNESDAY ONLY:
10 lb Russet Potatoes $0.89
Manila Mangos 3/$0.99
FRIDAY ONLY:
Hass Avocados 5/$0.99
Safeway
Cabbage $0.25/lb
93% lean ground beef $1.99/lb
Corned Beef Point Cut $1.27/lb
Barilla Pasta $0.88
Mix & Match Sale: Buy 5 items, Save $5
Red Potatoes 5 lb bag $0.99
Minute Maid OJ $2
Frozen Food Promo: Spend $25 BEFORE coupons, get $10 coupon towards next purchase
Smart & Final
First Street Cooking Oil $1.99 48 oz.
Sprouts
Cutie Clementines 5 lb box $2.99
Asparagus $1.49/lb
Sharp Cheddar Cheese $2.50/lb
Juice Sale 20% off
Happy Grocery Shopping!
Patience is a Virtue....
I keep telling myself to be patient. Every day. Several times each day. But the waiting is getting ridiculous! We have been waiting for almost 2 weeks now to hear back from the selling bank about our house. The appraisal came in $10,000 under our offer, so we have sent an addendum to the sales contract requesting they reduce the sales price to match the appraisal. I am told this normally is a no brainer - that they are stuck with that appraisal for 6 months, so if they want to sell the house, they will accept. But due to them having a lousy real estate agent representing them and them being slow in responding, we have been waiting and waiting....
And so we proceed to pack and organize for the move, but still don't know when it will be. Such are the joys of buying a house in this crazy market....
And so we proceed to pack and organize for the move, but still don't know when it will be. Such are the joys of buying a house in this crazy market....
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
This Week's Best Grocery Deals in Phoenix Area
This week, and month really, is Frozen Food Month. So, if you buy frozen foods of any sort, this would be the time to stock up your freezer. And don't forget to look for coupons - there are LOTS of them right now, too. You can get some incredible deals if you coordinate your coupons and sales on frozen food. Also, generic store brands are on sale this week at alot of stores. And the meat of the week is skinless, boneless chicken breasts - as low as $1.49/lb.
Albertsons:
Petite Sirloin Steak $6.99/lb Buy 1, Get 2 FREE= $2.33/lb
Chicken Breast, Drumstick, Thighs or Leg Quarters $0.88/lb
10 for $10 Sale:
Cantaloupes
Fresh Express Garden Salad, Cole Slaw Kit or Shredded Lettuce
Albertsons Cereals
Green Giant Steamers Vegetables
Albertson's 1/2 gallon Milk
Albertson's dozen eggs
16 oz. Sour Cream
Old Orchard Frozen Juice
Crunch N Munch
Sobe, Lifewater or Aquafina FlavorSplash
and MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!
10%-15% OFF Frozen Food
Basha's
Blue Bunny Ice Cream $1.99 (w/in ad coupon)
Tombstone Pizza $1.99 (w/in ad coupon)
Top Sirloin Steak $1.97/lb
Green Asparagus $0.87/lb
Basha's Milk Gallon $1.88
Powerade 32 oz. $0.50 when you buy 15 (w/in ad coupon)
Dole Classic Iceberg Salad $0.99
General Mills Cereals $1.99
Food City
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.69/lb
Tilapia Fillets $1.99/lb
Bananas 3 lbs/$0.99
Mexican Key Limes 3 lbs/$0.99
Dole Orange Juice 64 oz. $1.99
THURSDAY ONLY:
Iceberg Lettuce 3/$0.99
Green Chiles 2 lbs/$1
Kale, Mustard, Turnip or Collard Greens 2/$1
Cilantro 4/$1
Navel Oranges $0.59/lb
Avocados 2/$1
Fry's
Gold Medal Flour 5 lb $1.77 (use coupon = $0.77)
Betty Crocker Pouch Cookies 2/$3 (use coupons = $0.70/each)
Nature Valley Granola Bars $1.88 (use coupons = $0.88)
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.49/lb frozen in 3 lb bag
Red Seedless Grapes $0.77/lb
Progresso Soups (full line!!) $0.99 (use coupons = $66 each)
Ragu Pasta Sauce $1.67 (use coupons = $1.17)
Green Giant Steamers Vegetables $1.28 (use coupons=$0.28)
Pro's Ranch Market
10 lb bag Potatoes $0.89
Bar-S Jumbo Franks $0.69
Malt-o-Meal Cereals $2/$3
Avocados 3/$0.99
Cilantro 5/$0.99
Black Beans (dried) 2 lbs/$0.99
Lentils 2 lbs/$0.99
Jalapenos 2 lbs/$0.99
Country Style Pork Ribs $0.98/lb
70% lean Ground Beef $1.29/lb
Sangria or Sidral Sodas 1.5 liter $0.89
Maruchan Instant Lunch 24 packs $5.99
WEDNESDAY SPECIALS:
Asian Pears 3 lbs/$0.99
Bananas 3 lbs/$0.99
Red Delicious Apples 3 lbs/ $0.99
Mexican Limes 3 lbs/$0.99
Oranges 5 lbs/$0.99
THURSDAY SPECIALS:
Pork Cushion Meat $0.98/lb
Bone-In Sirloin End Pork Chops $0.98/lb
FRIDAY SPECIALS:
Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs $0.68/lb
Iceberg Lettuce 4/$0.99
Pinto Beans (dried) 2 lbs/ $0.99
Sprouts
Blueberries 6 oz. 4/$5
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs $1.49/lb
Honey Tangerines or Minneola Tangelos $0.88/lb
Hass Avocados 2/$1
Green Leaf, Red Leaf or Romaine Lettuce $0.88
Pinova or Braeburn Apples $0.88/lb
Bunched Spinach or Sweet Onions $0.88
Hansen's Natural Soda 6 pack 2/$4
Ground Meats Sale 40% off
Bulk Sale - bulk bin, bulk spices and bulk coffee items 25% off
Bolthouse Juices 32 oz. 2/$5
So those are the best deals I see this week. I got a great deal on frozen foods at Safeway today, bought $25 worth, used $6 coupons, used $10 catalina from previous purchase, paid $10.41 and got another $10 catalina to use on another great frozen food deal!! That really only $0.41 out of pocket for 11 frozen items (mostly vegetables:-).
And there are some great deals at Fry's if you use coupons. So get out there and stock up this week!!
Happy Grocery Shopping!
Albertsons:
Petite Sirloin Steak $6.99/lb Buy 1, Get 2 FREE= $2.33/lb
Chicken Breast, Drumstick, Thighs or Leg Quarters $0.88/lb
10 for $10 Sale:
Cantaloupes
Fresh Express Garden Salad, Cole Slaw Kit or Shredded Lettuce
Albertsons Cereals
Green Giant Steamers Vegetables
Albertson's 1/2 gallon Milk
Albertson's dozen eggs
16 oz. Sour Cream
Old Orchard Frozen Juice
Crunch N Munch
Sobe, Lifewater or Aquafina FlavorSplash
and MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!
10%-15% OFF Frozen Food
Basha's
Blue Bunny Ice Cream $1.99 (w/in ad coupon)
Tombstone Pizza $1.99 (w/in ad coupon)
Top Sirloin Steak $1.97/lb
Green Asparagus $0.87/lb
Basha's Milk Gallon $1.88
Powerade 32 oz. $0.50 when you buy 15 (w/in ad coupon)
Dole Classic Iceberg Salad $0.99
General Mills Cereals $1.99
Food City
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.69/lb
Tilapia Fillets $1.99/lb
Bananas 3 lbs/$0.99
Mexican Key Limes 3 lbs/$0.99
Dole Orange Juice 64 oz. $1.99
THURSDAY ONLY:
Iceberg Lettuce 3/$0.99
Green Chiles 2 lbs/$1
Kale, Mustard, Turnip or Collard Greens 2/$1
Cilantro 4/$1
Navel Oranges $0.59/lb
Avocados 2/$1
Fry's
Gold Medal Flour 5 lb $1.77 (use coupon = $0.77)
Betty Crocker Pouch Cookies 2/$3 (use coupons = $0.70/each)
Nature Valley Granola Bars $1.88 (use coupons = $0.88)
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.49/lb frozen in 3 lb bag
Red Seedless Grapes $0.77/lb
Progresso Soups (full line!!) $0.99 (use coupons = $66 each)
Ragu Pasta Sauce $1.67 (use coupons = $1.17)
Green Giant Steamers Vegetables $1.28 (use coupons=$0.28)
Pro's Ranch Market
10 lb bag Potatoes $0.89
Bar-S Jumbo Franks $0.69
Malt-o-Meal Cereals $2/$3
Avocados 3/$0.99
Cilantro 5/$0.99
Black Beans (dried) 2 lbs/$0.99
Lentils 2 lbs/$0.99
Jalapenos 2 lbs/$0.99
Country Style Pork Ribs $0.98/lb
70% lean Ground Beef $1.29/lb
Sangria or Sidral Sodas 1.5 liter $0.89
Maruchan Instant Lunch 24 packs $5.99
WEDNESDAY SPECIALS:
Asian Pears 3 lbs/$0.99
Bananas 3 lbs/$0.99
Red Delicious Apples 3 lbs/ $0.99
Mexican Limes 3 lbs/$0.99
Oranges 5 lbs/$0.99
THURSDAY SPECIALS:
Pork Cushion Meat $0.98/lb
Bone-In Sirloin End Pork Chops $0.98/lb
FRIDAY SPECIALS:
Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs $0.68/lb
Iceberg Lettuce 4/$0.99
Pinto Beans (dried) 2 lbs/ $0.99
Sprouts
Blueberries 6 oz. 4/$5
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs $1.49/lb
Honey Tangerines or Minneola Tangelos $0.88/lb
Hass Avocados 2/$1
Green Leaf, Red Leaf or Romaine Lettuce $0.88
Pinova or Braeburn Apples $0.88/lb
Bunched Spinach or Sweet Onions $0.88
Hansen's Natural Soda 6 pack 2/$4
Ground Meats Sale 40% off
Bulk Sale - bulk bin, bulk spices and bulk coffee items 25% off
Bolthouse Juices 32 oz. 2/$5
So those are the best deals I see this week. I got a great deal on frozen foods at Safeway today, bought $25 worth, used $6 coupons, used $10 catalina from previous purchase, paid $10.41 and got another $10 catalina to use on another great frozen food deal!! That really only $0.41 out of pocket for 11 frozen items (mostly vegetables:-).
And there are some great deals at Fry's if you use coupons. So get out there and stock up this week!!
Happy Grocery Shopping!
Another Football Win
Last evening, my son played the last of his winter season schedule footballs games and they won 18-15. It was a very close game and they won by holding the other team at the 4 yard line on the 4th down with less than a minute in play time!! Needless to say, it was a very stressful game to watch! Finger-biting, to say the least!
Cody played extremely well - was involved in quite a few tackles, as well as playing several different positions on both offense and defense. He is learning to be very versatile, and the coaches have learned that his greatest strength is the defensive line, so when things get tough, they put him in there (even though he starts as tight end on offense:-). I am very proud of him and how he has worked hard to learn many different positions. I appreciate that he puts all his effort into every game and always plays hard, doing his best for the team.
He has overcome his fall injury that sidelined him from Freshman football, and has proven to himself that he is healed. This Saturday, they begin playoffs. Don't know how far they will go (they were 3-4 in the regular season), but they have gotten better each week, so I will be there cheering them on for every game they get to play.
It is such a joy to see my son doing what he loves so much - playing football! It is nerve racking being the mom and worrying about injury, but it also does my heart good to see him pursue his passion.
Cody played extremely well - was involved in quite a few tackles, as well as playing several different positions on both offense and defense. He is learning to be very versatile, and the coaches have learned that his greatest strength is the defensive line, so when things get tough, they put him in there (even though he starts as tight end on offense:-). I am very proud of him and how he has worked hard to learn many different positions. I appreciate that he puts all his effort into every game and always plays hard, doing his best for the team.
He has overcome his fall injury that sidelined him from Freshman football, and has proven to himself that he is healed. This Saturday, they begin playoffs. Don't know how far they will go (they were 3-4 in the regular season), but they have gotten better each week, so I will be there cheering them on for every game they get to play.
It is such a joy to see my son doing what he loves so much - playing football! It is nerve racking being the mom and worrying about injury, but it also does my heart good to see him pursue his passion.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
This Week's Best Grocery Deals in Phoenix Area
Not a great week for grocery deals, but there are a few. My favorite deal of the week is on Welch's 100% Grape Juice and V-8 Fusion at Safeways - I got 3 of each for $1.49 each!! THAT IS A GREAT PRICE FOR JUICE!!
Albertson's
Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts $1.67/lb
Pork Loin Chops $0.99/lb
Clementine Tangerines 3 lb bag $2.50
Fresh Baked Cinnamon Rolls 4 ct. 10/$10
Skippy Peanut Butter 10/$10
Albertsons Eggs 10/$10
Hunt's Spaghetti Sauce or American Beauty Pasta 10/$10
Mix & Match 10/$10 - some good deals so check it out!
In ad coupon for Kellogg's Cereal $1.75 each when you buy 4
Basha's
In ad coupon for Kellogg's Cereal 3/$5
Pork Chops $0.99/lb
Drumsticks, thighs or leg quarters $0.77/lb
Iceberg Lettuce 2/$1
Russet Potatoes 5 lb $0.79
Food Club Butter $1.99/lb
Sheet of Coupons - some ok deals
Food City
Bone-In Sirloin Cut Pork Chops $0.99/lb
Whole Chicken Fryers $0.79/lb
Roma Tomatoes 3 lbs/$0.99
Pagasa Pasta 5/$1
Green Onions 3/$0.99
73% lean ground beef $1.49/lb
THURSDAY ONLY:
Bananas 3 lbs/$0.99
Green Cabbage 4 lbs/$1
Red Delicious Apples 2 lbs/$1
Fresh & Easy
80% lean ground beef $1.49/lb
1/2 gallon F&E Orange Juice $1.99
Fry's
Fry's Canned Vegetables 2/$1
Kroger Butter $2/lb
Fresh Pork Butt $0.97/lb
Asparagus $1/lb
Kellogg's Cereal 4/$10 PLUS 2 FREE Gallons of Milk
Manwich $1
Pepperidge Farm Cookies $2
Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna 2/$1
(lots of items on their Dollar Days promo)
Pro's Ranch Market
Pork Shoulder Picnic Roast $0.78/lb
Roma Tomatoes 3 lbs/$0.99
Mazola Corn Oil 40 oz. $1.99
Special Value Tomato Sauce 8 oz. 5/$1
Malt O Meal Cereal 2/$3 (use coupons for great deal)
D'Anjou Pears 3 lbs/$0.99
Loose Potatoes 7 lbs/$0.99
Green Onions 3/$0.99
Lemons 2 lbs/$0.99
Jennie-O Turkey Franks $0.69
THURSDAY SPECIALS:
Boneless Chicken Leg Meat $0.99/lb
Bone-In Beef Shank $0.99/lb
FRIDAY SPECIALS:
70% lean ground beef $0.98/lb
Nectarines $0.79/lb
Safeway
7-Bone Chuck Pot Roast $1.47/lb
Pork Country Style Ribs $0.99/lb
BEST DEAL OF THE WEEK:
Welch's 100% Grape Juice $2.49 (in ad coupon PLUS manufacturer's $1 coupon=$1.49!!)
V-8 Fusion $2.49 (in ad coupon PLUS manufacturer's $1 coupon=$1.49!!)
Sprouts
Navel Oranges $0.19/lb
Roma Tomatoes $0.67/lb
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.97/lb
Walnut Halves & Pieces $3.99/lb
Chicken Parmesan Sausage $2.99/lb
Colby Jack, Monterrey Jack or Mild Cheddar Cheese $2.49/lb
Well, there is the best that I have seen. If you need info on where to find the coupons, let me know!
Happy Grocery Shopping!
Albertson's
Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts $1.67/lb
Pork Loin Chops $0.99/lb
Clementine Tangerines 3 lb bag $2.50
Fresh Baked Cinnamon Rolls 4 ct. 10/$10
Skippy Peanut Butter 10/$10
Albertsons Eggs 10/$10
Hunt's Spaghetti Sauce or American Beauty Pasta 10/$10
Mix & Match 10/$10 - some good deals so check it out!
In ad coupon for Kellogg's Cereal $1.75 each when you buy 4
Basha's
In ad coupon for Kellogg's Cereal 3/$5
Pork Chops $0.99/lb
Drumsticks, thighs or leg quarters $0.77/lb
Iceberg Lettuce 2/$1
Russet Potatoes 5 lb $0.79
Food Club Butter $1.99/lb
Sheet of Coupons - some ok deals
Food City
Bone-In Sirloin Cut Pork Chops $0.99/lb
Whole Chicken Fryers $0.79/lb
Roma Tomatoes 3 lbs/$0.99
Pagasa Pasta 5/$1
Green Onions 3/$0.99
73% lean ground beef $1.49/lb
THURSDAY ONLY:
Bananas 3 lbs/$0.99
Green Cabbage 4 lbs/$1
Red Delicious Apples 2 lbs/$1
Fresh & Easy
80% lean ground beef $1.49/lb
1/2 gallon F&E Orange Juice $1.99
Fry's
Fry's Canned Vegetables 2/$1
Kroger Butter $2/lb
Fresh Pork Butt $0.97/lb
Asparagus $1/lb
Kellogg's Cereal 4/$10 PLUS 2 FREE Gallons of Milk
Manwich $1
Pepperidge Farm Cookies $2
Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna 2/$1
(lots of items on their Dollar Days promo)
Pro's Ranch Market
Pork Shoulder Picnic Roast $0.78/lb
Roma Tomatoes 3 lbs/$0.99
Mazola Corn Oil 40 oz. $1.99
Special Value Tomato Sauce 8 oz. 5/$1
Malt O Meal Cereal 2/$3 (use coupons for great deal)
D'Anjou Pears 3 lbs/$0.99
Loose Potatoes 7 lbs/$0.99
Green Onions 3/$0.99
Lemons 2 lbs/$0.99
Jennie-O Turkey Franks $0.69
THURSDAY SPECIALS:
Boneless Chicken Leg Meat $0.99/lb
Bone-In Beef Shank $0.99/lb
FRIDAY SPECIALS:
70% lean ground beef $0.98/lb
Nectarines $0.79/lb
Safeway
7-Bone Chuck Pot Roast $1.47/lb
Pork Country Style Ribs $0.99/lb
BEST DEAL OF THE WEEK:
Welch's 100% Grape Juice $2.49 (in ad coupon PLUS manufacturer's $1 coupon=$1.49!!)
V-8 Fusion $2.49 (in ad coupon PLUS manufacturer's $1 coupon=$1.49!!)
Sprouts
Navel Oranges $0.19/lb
Roma Tomatoes $0.67/lb
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.97/lb
Walnut Halves & Pieces $3.99/lb
Chicken Parmesan Sausage $2.99/lb
Colby Jack, Monterrey Jack or Mild Cheddar Cheese $2.49/lb
Well, there is the best that I have seen. If you need info on where to find the coupons, let me know!
Happy Grocery Shopping!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Soup In A Pumpkin Recipe
Today, after 5 months of waiting, I finally used my pumpkin to make Soup in a Pumpkin! I really love it and have only made it a couple of times, usually for Thanksgiving. But this year, for some reason, I just never got around to it. So today, finally, I made it. I use the basic recipe from CDKitchen here, but I used a larger pumpkin and for my bread crumbs, I used pumpkin rolls left over in the freezer from Christmas. It is a very rich and creamy soup, but oh, so yummy! And on this cold day, it hits the spot.
God Made the Best Storage Containers!!
Do you know how long you can keep an uncut pumpkin? Well, I bought 2 pumpkins BEFORE Halloween and I just cut them today and they are STILL fresh as can be!!! I am so surprised! I was afraid they would have gone bad inside or dried out or something. I bought one in order to make Soup in a Pumpkin, and the other was my daughter's to carve. Well, neither of those things happened around Halloween or Thanksgiving:-) So today I decided to cut into them and see what we had. That was over 5 months!!! And they are fresh and beautiful! The seeds are still good for roasting and I am going to make Soup in a Pumpkin today. Just thought I would share how wonderful the storage containers that God made are:-) Have a wonderful day!
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