Sunday Coupon Preview 5/20/12

We should have 2 coupon inserts in this weekend's newspapers:   1 Redplum & 1 Smartsource!!

Head over HERE to view the insert schedule for the entire year!!  

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Friday is Mega Swagbucks Day! Start Earning Gift Cards & Rewards Today!

Every Friday is Mega Swag Bucks Day which means better odds of winning BIG Swag Bucks! Search normally through your toolbar or the Swag Bucks site and with a little luck, you'll be winning large bills starting at 20 Swag Bucks and up. 

If you've been following the blog very long, you've probably noticed that I've given away several gift cards!! Mostly Amazon $5 cards, a couple of weeks ago I actually included a $10 CVS gift card I also received from Swagbucks!! I love being able to get FREE money! It's such an easy way to earn prizes and rewards!Swag Bucks are digital dollars that you earn just for doing the things you're already doing. You can read more about what it is in one of my earlier posts, or if you think you're ready to join just go here. You'll get 30 swagbucks just for signing up! It only takes 450 swagbucks to get a $5 Amazon gift card! This is the easiest way to earn Amazon gift cards!  


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Thankful Thursday 5/17/12

Well, it's "Thankful Thursday" here at The Frugal Family Life!  

1.  A house to live in, clothes to wear, food to eat, vehicles to drive!

2. A husband who is my best friend!

3. Playing outside with my baby girls!

What are YOU thankful for this week?

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"Eat From the Pantry Challenge" Meal Update

How are you doing on your “Eat from the Pantry Challenge?”  Are you still on board?

It’s been a few days since I’ve updated, but I thought I should post what we’ve been eating around here.  We haven’t been back to the store yet since we bought milk last weekend, so we’re doing well on the money saving part!  J

Here’s what we’ve been eating around the house….

Monday—

My girls were not at home on Monday and my hubby was working so I just ate what I could find around the house….definitely not a healthy eating day because I just snacked all day long.

Monday evening my husband and I had a meeting to attend where the meal was catered so, once again, I didn’t have to worry about cooking.

Tuesday—

For breakfast the girls and I had cereal and fruit.  At lunchtime we had a Soup, Salad and Scripture get-together at our church, so we ate Taco Soup and salad while we were there.

At supper time I decided to make some homemade pizza!  I didn’t have any ground beef on hand, but I did have everything to make some good ol’ pepperoni pizza!  I like this recipe for the homemade pizza dough because it’s quick and doesn’t require any yeast! 

I also whipped up a quick Apple Dump Cake in my Pampered Chef Deep Dish Covered Baker using a can of apple pie filling, jiffy yellow cake mix and a stick of butter which we had all of on hand. 

Wednesday (Today)—

For breakfast we were a little more hungry today so I scrambled some eggs and made some toast—all of which we already had at home.

For lunch I reheated the leftover pizza from last night’s supper for the girls.  I had some leftover salad from yesterday’s lunch at the church.

On Wednesday nights we always eat at the church so we don’t have to worry about anything tonight!

I was looking for some ‘snacky’ food this afternoon and came across some Indiana Popcorn that I had stuffed in the cabinet for awhile.  I was actually shocked at how good it was!  I couldn’t hardly stop eating it!  YUM!

So basically, this week is going pretty well with the “Eat from the Pantry Challenge.” We haven’t spent any money from our weekly budget, so maybe I’ll have some saved to take over to our trip next week!

How have you been doing?  Post a comment to let me know what you’ve been doing to save money and eat from YOUR pantry!

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Apple Market Matchups 5/16-5/22

I used the Ada, OK store ad for these deals. The coupon policy states that they double coupons up to $1.00. If you use more than one “like” coupon the second one will be redeemed at face value. If you need help reading some of the abbreviations you can check out my post on how to read coupon lingo!

Boneless Beef Rump Roast, $2.99/lb

Best Choice Shredded Cheese, $1.25

Tyson Fully Meat Appetizers, $2.79

$0.75/1 Tyson Bagged Breaded Chicken Strips, exp. 7/28/12 (SS 04/29/12 R)

$0.75/1 Tyson Chicken Nuggets, exp. 5/31/12 (SS 02/12/12 R)

Final Price = $1.29

Oscar Mayer Franks, $3.49

$1/1 Oscar Mayer Selects Hot Dogs, Cold Cuts, or Bacon printable

$1/2 Oscar Mayer Selects Hot Dogs or Bacon Product, exp. 6/30/12 (SS 05/06/12) (if selects variety is included)

$1/2 Oscar Mayer Selects Hot Dogs, exp. 6/10/12 (SS 04/15/12 #2)

As low as $1.49

Hormel Meat Entrée, $4.99

$1/1 Hormel Refrigerated Entree, exp. 6/11/12 (SS 04/15/12 #2 R)

Final Price = $2.99

Oscar Mayer Lunchables, $2.39

$1/2 Lunchables Lunch Combinations with Fruit printable (if included)

Final Price = $1.39 each wyb 2

Super Pretzel or Softstix, $2.00

$0.50/1 SuperPretzel printable

$1/1 SuperPretzel Product, exp. 6/22/12 (RP 05/13/12)

$0.50/1 SuperPretzel Product, exp. 6/22/12 (RP 05/13/12 R)

Final Price = Possibly FREE with the $1/1 coupon

Eggland’s Best Large Eggs, $1.98

$0.35/1 Eggland's Best Eggs, exp. 9/30/12 (SS 04/29/12 R)

Final Price = $1.28

North Star Ice Cream Sandwiches, $3.49

$0.50/1 North Star Frozen Treat printable

Final Price = $2.49

Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, $3.98

$1/2 Hellmann's or Best Foods Product printable

Final Price = $2.98 each wyb 2

*There is also an in-ad coupon to save $2 on fresh or frozen chicken with the purchase of 2 Hellmann’s products

Hormel Compleats, $2.00

$1/2 Hormel Compleats Kids Microwave Meal printable

$1/2 Hormel Compleats Microwave Meal printable

Final Price = $1.00 each wyb 2

French’s Worcestershire Sauce, $.99

$0.40/1 French's Worcestershire Sauce, exp. 5/31/12 (SS 03/25/12 R)

$0.30/1 French's Worcestershire Sauce printable

Final Price = As low as $.19

French’s Spicy Brown Mustard, $1.29

$0.30/1 French's Classic Yellow or Spicy Brown Mustard, exp. 7/15/12 (SS 05/13/12)

Final Price = $.69

Keebler Cookies, $2.50

$1/3 Keebler Product printable

$0.70/1 Keebler Chips Deluxe Cookies printable

Final Price = As low as $1.10

Tide Laundry Detergent, $6.99

$1/1 Tide Detergent, exp. 6/30/12 (P&G 05/13/12)

Final Price = $4.99

Bounty Basic Paper Towels, $5.99

$0.25/1 Bounty Towels or Napkins, exp. 6/30/12 (P&G 05/13/12)

Final Price = $5.49

Charmin Basic Bath Tissue, $5.99

$0.25/1 Charmin Product, exp. 6/30/12 (P&G 05/13/12)

Final Price = $5.49

Best Choice Salt, $.33

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner, $3.49

$3/2 Pantene Product, exp. 6/30/12 (P&G 05/13/12)

OR B1G1 Pantene Product, exp. 5/31/12 (P&G 04/29/12)

Final Price = As low as $3.49 for 2.  *Note that you CANNOT combine both of these coupons together!  They are both tied to two products meaning you can only use one coupon per two products purchased.  If you would like to use both coupons you will need to purchase 4 products.

Wet Ones Wipes, $2.00

$0.75/1 Wet Ones Wipes Product, exp. 6/3/12 (SS 04/22/12)

Final Price = $.50

Eckrich Smoked Sausage, $2.59

$0.55/1 Eckrich Smoked Sausage printable

Final Price = $1.49

**2 DAY SALE—Friday, 18th and Saturday, 19th Only.

Sparkle Paper Towels (8 roll), $4.99

$0.50/1 Sparkle Package, exp. 6/16/12 (RP 05/06/12 R)

$1/2 Sparkle Package, exp. 6/16/12 (RP 05/06/12)

$1/1 Sparkle Paper Towels, exp. 6/30/12 (ALL YOU Mar '12)j

Final Price = As low as $2.99

Angel Soft Bath Tissue (24 roll), $4.99

$0.45/1 Angel Soft Bath Tissue, exp. 6/23/12 (RP 03/25/12)

Final Price = $4.09

Turkey Hill Ice Tea or Lemonade, $.88

$1/2 Turkey Hill Drink, exp. 8/15/12 (RP 05/13/12)

Final Price = FREE

Dean’s Dip, $1.19

$1/2 Dean's Dip Product printable

$1/1 Dean's Heat 'N Eat Dip printable (if included)

Final Price = FREE

Land O’Frost Premium Lunchmeat, $3.49

$1/2 Land O'Frost Premium, Delishaved or Bistro Favorites printable

$1/2 Land O'Frost Premium, Deli-shaved, Bistro Favorites, Wrap Kit or Sub Sandwich Kit, exp. 7/8/12 (RP 04/29/12)

Final Price = $2.49 each wyb 2

If I find any more good deals while I’m out I’ll be sure to post them. Let me know if I missed anything or if you see something while you’re out shopping that I didn’t know about! Happy saving this week!

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Wednesday's Words of Wisdom--Priorities

This is a repost from about a year ago, but I was came across this quote again and wanted to share it now.  

"The devil loves it when we say we believe then prioritize everything in our lives ahead of God." ~AW Tozer {Let's place God ahead of our fears, agendas, desires today!}

I came across this quote the other day on the Proverbs 31 Ministries Facebook page and it really stood out to me. So many times I let things get in the way of my relationship with God.  Most of the time, for me, it’s my to-do list….although lately I’ve been struggling with some anxieties and fears as well.  With so much going on in life, it’s easy to get sidetracked by the business and the worries of day to day activities and forget that I’m supposed to be trusting in Jesus!  That’s exactly what Satan wants!  When he can get us off track then we are not able to completely fulfill God’s will in our lives.  When we’re distracted by Satan, we can’t focus on the work that God has prepared for us!  When I read this quote, it hit me hard.  If I’m going to proclaim that I’m a Christian and that I believe God’s Word, then I have to place my trust in Him.  Not myself.  Not circumstances.  Not anything, but God!  He is in control.  No matter what’s happening in my life, no matter how fearful or anxious I might be, He is STILL in control! 

So instead of sitting around thinking on my worries and anxieties, or putting my to-do list ahead of anything else, I’m going to straighten out my priorities!  My relationship with Christ is first, above all else.  Once my life is centered on Him, then everything else will fall into place.  From now on, God is my number one, and my fears, agendas & desires are moving to the back burner!

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Nichols Matchups 5/16-5/23

Here are this week's match-ups for Nichols! Remember, the sale does not start until Wednesday (I just like to get them posted early so you can be ready for the sale)!

These matchups cover the Nichols stores in Checotah, Durant, Eufaula, Holdenville, and Ada AND the Nichols Country Mart in McAlester.

The Nichols coupon policy states that they double coupons up to $1.00. If you need help reading some of the abbreviations you can check out my post on how to read coupon lingo!

Green Seedless Grapes, $1.98/lb

Vine Ripe Tomatoes, $.88/lb

Blue Bunny Ice Cream Squares, $2.50

$1/1 Blue Bunny Ice Cream printable (if it prints with no restrictions)

Final Price = $.50

Oscar Mayer Beef Franks, $3.49

$1/1 Oscar Mayer Selects Hot Dogs, Cold Cuts, or Bacon printable

$1/2 Oscar Mayer Selects Hot Dogs or Bacon Product, exp. 6/30/12 (SS 05/06/12) (if selects variety is included)

$1/2 Oscar Mayer Selects Hot Dogs, exp. 6/10/12 (SS 04/15/12 #2)

As low as $1.49

Oscar Mayer Lunchables, $2.39

$1/2 Lunchables Lunch Combinations with Fruit printable (if included)

Final Price = $1.39 each wyb 2

Tyson Fully Cooked Chicken, $2.69

$0.75/1 Tyson Bagged Breaded Chicken Strips, exp. 7/28/12 (SS 04/29/12 R)

$0.75/1 Tyson Chicken Nuggets, exp. 5/31/12 (SS 02/12/12 R)

Final Price = $1.19

Morning Star Farms Meals, $3.49

$0.80/1 Morningstar Farms Frozen Food printable

Final Price = $.89

Super Pretzel or Softstix, $1.99

$0.50/1 SuperPretzel printable

$1/1 SuperPretzel Product, exp. 6/22/12 (RP 05/13/12)

$0.50/1 SuperPretzel Product, exp. 6/22/12 (RP 05/13/12 R)

Final Price = Possibly FREE with the $1/1 coupon

Ragu Pasta Sauce, $1.50

*in-ad coupon for FREE pasta when you buy 2 Ragu Pasta Sauce Products

Final Price = $3.00 for 2 jars of Ragu AND pasta

Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, $3.99

$1/2 Hellmann's or Best Foods Product printable

Final Price = $2.99 each wyb 2

Hormel Compleats, $2.00

$1/2 Hormel Compleats Kids Microwave Meal printable

$1/2 Hormel Compleats Microwave Meal printable

Final Price = $1.00 each wyb 2

Bounty Basic Paper Towels, $5.99

$0.25/1 Bounty Towels or Napkins, exp. 6/30/12 (P&G 05/13/12)

Final Price = $5.49

General Mills Cereal, $2.00 (selected varieties)

$1/2 Cheerios Cereal, exp. 6/16/12 (SS 05/06/12 R)

$0.60/1 Cheerios Original Cereal printable

$0.60/1 Reese's Puffs Cereal printable

$1/2 Boo Berry, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, or Count Chocula printable

Final Price = As low as $.80!

Charmin Basic Bath Tissue, $5.99

$0.25/1 Charmin Product, exp. 6/30/12 (P&G 05/13/12)

Final Price = $5.49

Crystal Light Drink Mix, $1.50

$1/2 Crystal Light, exp. 6/30/12 (SS 05/06/12 R)

Final Price = $.50 each wyb 2

Always Feminine Products, $3.29

$0.50/1 Always Pads, Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloth, exp. 5/31/12 (P&G 04/29/12)

Final Price = $2.29

TUMS Chewable Tablets, $4.19

$1/1 Tums Cool Mint Freshers printable

Final Price = $2.19

Eggland’s Best Large Eggs, $1.99

$0.35/1 Eggland's Best Eggs, exp. 9/30/12 (SS 04/29/12 R)

Final Price = $1.29

Freschetta Multi-Serve Pizza, $4.99

$1/1 Freschetta Pizza printable

Final Price = $2.99

**2 Day Sale (Friday and Saturday Only—18th and 19th)

Frick’s Super Thin Bone-In Ham, $.99/lb

Best Choice Biscuits, $.33 each

Sparkle Paper Towels (8 roll), $5.00

$0.50/1 Sparkle Package, exp. 6/16/12 (RP 05/06/12 R)

$1/2 Sparkle Package, exp. 6/16/12 (RP 05/06/12)

$1/1 Sparkle Paper Towels, exp. 6/30/12 (ALL YOU Mar '12)j

Final Price = As low as $3.00

Angel Soft Bath Tissue (24 roll), $5.00

$0.45/1 Angel Soft Bath Tissue, exp. 6/23/12 (RP 03/25/12)

Final Price = $4.10

If I find any more good deals while I’m out I’ll be sure to post them. Let me know if I missed anything or if you see something while you’re out shopping that I didn’t know about! Happy saving this week!

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