Homemade Baby Food :: Green Beans

This is a continuation in the homemade baby food making experiment posts... 

I've already made sweet potatoes, avocados, bananas and pears. 

This post is about making green beans.  These are best introduced to babies that are at least 6 months old.

Here's what you'll need:

1. Fresh or Frozen Green Beans (I used fresh)
2. Blender
3. Ice Cube Trays
4. Freezer Bags

And here are the very simple directions:

Start by washing the green beans under running water. Remove both ends of the beans by either snapping them off or cutting them with a knife.

Place the green beans in a microwaveable bowl and cover with water (just enough to cover the beans).

Microwave for about 15 minutes or until tender.  I think I did about 20 minutes or so.  After you've cooked them, cover and let them sit for about 5 minutes.

Next, place the green beens in the blender with as little water as possible (you don't want them to get too runny, you can always add water later).  Puree.

Spoon into ice cube trays and place in the freezer.  After they've frozen overnight pop them out of the trays into a freezer storage bag!  Make sure to label the bag so you'll know what the food is and when you prepared it!


That's it!  Now you're little one can be eating healthy green vegetables.  My little girl LOVED these!  She didn't even make the "yucky" face! :)


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New Coupon :: Save $1 on Sara Lee Deli Meat!

Here are a couple more nice coupons over on Coupons.com this morning:

Save $1 on 1lb or more of Sara Lee Meat at the service deli or 1 package of any pre-sliced meat
This is a NICE coupon and pretty rare! If your store is having a sale on deli meat this week,  this could make for a great deal!

Save $1 on any one package of Morning Star Farms Breakfast Biscuits
This is also a nice, rare coupon that will make for a great deal, especially if your store doubles!

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New Coppertone Coupons = Nice Deal at Walgreens Starting Tomorrow!

A couple new coupons have popped up on Coupons.com under zip code 90210…

*Save $1 on any one Coppertone Suncare Product (excluding lip balm or trial size)
If you've already checked out the Walgreens deals then you know that Coppertone sun care will be on sale for $9.99 at Walgreens with a $3 Register (Starting Sunday), so after the coupon and RR the suncare will cost you ONLY $5.99!  I would print this one now before it's gone!!

*Buy 2 packages of Hefty Waverly cups, plates or napkins, get one FREE
Nice coupon… especially when paired with a sale!

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Walgreens Deals 5/22-5/28

Here are the very best deals I see at Walgreens this week.  I highly suggest you print off the Walgreens coupon policy and take it with you on your shopping trip.  You can read up on how to shop at Walgreens here.

I changed up the post format this time and organized it by FREE items, Under $1 items, and then the rest of the deals.  Let me know if this helps you or not!  Thanks!

FREE This Week:

Scunci No Damage hair elastics 18 pk $2 = $2 RR
Final cost FREE!

Tone body wash 18 oz $3.99 = $3 RR
Use the $2/1 coupon IP previously available
Pay as low as $1.99
Get back a $3 RR
Final cost as low as FREE + a $1 Moneymaker!

Buy 4 participating bath care products 4/$12 = $4 RR
(Vaseline, Dove, Suave, Caress)
Buy 4 Suave body lotions 18 oz $3 each
Total = $12
Use 2 Buy 1 get 1 Free Suave body lotion coupons found in the 5/22 RP
Plus, use 2 $1/1 Suave coupon found in the 5/22 RP
Pay as low as $4
Get back a $4 RR
Final cost – all 4 lotions for FREE!

Complete Multi-Purpose solution 12 oz $7.99 = $7.99 RR
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 5/22 SS
Pay $6.99
Get back a $7.99 RR
Final cost FREE + a $1 Moneymaker!

Walgreens TRUE2go blood glucose monitor $9.99
Submit the $9.99 Mail-in Rebate printed out on package
Final cost FREE!

Carefree pantiliners 20 ct $0.99 with in ad coupon
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 5/8 SS
Final cost FREE!

Bayer aspirin 20-300 ct or Heart Health Advantage 80 ct on sale for $2 off with in ad coupon
Buy Bayer aspirin 32 ct $2.99
Use the $2 off in ad coupon
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 3/20 SS or 5/1 SS
Final cost FREE!

Deals Under $1 This Week:

Cantu hair color $4.99 = $4 RR
Final cost $0.99!

Pure Silk shave cream 9.5 oz $1.99 = $1.50 RR
Final cost $0.44!

Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor system $9.89 = $5 RR
Use the $4/1 coupon found in the 5/1 PG
Pay $5.89
Get back a $5 RR
Final cost $0.89!

Spend $10 on Participating Revlon products 40% off = $3 RR
Deal Scenario:
Buy 4 Revlon single Eye Shadows $4.99 each (based on online price)
Minus 40% off sale = $2.99 each
Total for all 4 = $11.96
Use 4 $2/1 coupons found in the 5/8 SS
Pay $3.96
Get back a $3 RR
Final cost ONLY $0.96 for all 4 eye shadows!

Buy 2 Participating Advil or Thermacare products =$5 RR
Scenario #1:
Buy 2 Advil 40 or 50 ct or Advil PM 16 or 20 ct $4.99 each
Total = $9.98
Use the $4/2 coupon found in the 5/22 SS
Pay $5.98
Get back a $5 RR
Final cost $0.49 each!

Scenario #2:
Buy 2 Thermacare heatwraps $5.99 each
Total = $11.98
Use 2 $3/1 coupons found here
Pay $5.98
Get back a $5 RR
Final cost $0.49 each!

Scenario #3:
Buy Thermacare heatwraps $5.99 each
Buy Advil 40 or 50 ct or Advil PM 16 or 20 ct $4.99 each
Total = $10.98
Use the $5 off ThermaCare AND Advil coupon found here
Pay $5.98
Get back a $5 RR
Final cost only $0.98 for both items!

Buy 2 Participating Glade products 2/$5 = $1 RR
Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator 22 oz 2/$5
Use the Buy 1 get 1 Free coupon found in the Feb issue of All You
Plus, use the $1/1 coupon found in the 5/22 SS
Pay $1.50
Get back a $1 RR
Final cost $0.25 each!

Combos 7 oz, Lay’s stax 5.5 or 5.75 oz, TGI Friday’s 4 or 5.5 oz, Cracker Jack 7 oz $0.99Use the $1/2 Combos coupon found in the 5/22 RP
Final cost $0.50 each!

Oscar Meyer wieners 10 pk Buy 1 at $2.99 get 1 FreeUse the $1/2 coupon found here or in the 5/15 SS
Final cost $0.99 each!

Haribo 5 oz candy Buy 1 at $1.49 get 1 Free with in ad couponUse 2 $0.30/1 coupons that were previously available on Coupons.com
Final cost as low as $0.89 for 2 bags!

Nestle candy 1.28-2.1 oz $0.49 with in ad coupon
Use the $0.50/2 Nestle Single Candy bars (1.5-2.1 oz) coupon found in the 5/1 SS
Final cost $0.24 per candy bar!

Brach’s Candy (small bags) $0.99
Use the $0.50/1 coupon found in the May issue of All YouFinal cost $0.49!

Schick Hydro razor system, cartridges 4 pk, shave gel 8.4 oz Buy 1 get 1 Free

Buy 2 Schick Hydro shave gels  8.4 oz $3.99 each
Minus Buy 1 get 1 Free sale = $3.99 for both
Use 2 $1/1 coupons found here
Final cost $0.99 each!

Yardley bar soap 4.25 oz $0.69 with in ad coupon
Use the $0.30/1 coupon found in the May issue of All YouFinal cost $0.39!

Nature Made vitamins and supplements Buy 1 get 1 Free
Buy 2 Fish Oil 100 ct $8.99 each
Minus the Buy 1 get 1 Free sale = $8.99 for both
Use 2 $4/1 coupons found in the Feb issue of All YouFinal cost $0.49 each!

Other Register Reward Deals:

Colgate Total Advanced or Sensitive Toothpaste 5.8-6 oz, 360 ActiFlex Toothbrush 2/$7 = $3 RR
Use 2 $1/1 coupons found in the April issue of All You

Or use 2 $1/1 Colgate Sensitive toothpaste coupons found in the 5/22 SS
Pay $5
Get back a $3 RR
Final cost $1 each!

Infusium 23 hair care 16 oz $5.99 = $2 RR
Use the $2/1 coupon found in the 4/3 or 5/22 SS or found here
Pay $3.99
Get back a $2 RR
Final cost $1.99!

Pantene shampoo, conditioner 12.6 oz, styling products 5.1-11.5 oz 2/$7 = $1 RR
Use the $3/2 coupon found in the 5/1 PG
Pay $4
Get back a $1 RR
Final cost $1.50 each!

Select Neutrogena acne or cleansing skin care $5.99 = $1 RR
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 5/8 SS (works for Neutrogena Naturals only!)
Pay $4.99
Get back a $1 RR
Final cost $3.99!

Buy 3 Participating Axe products 3/$12 = $3 RR
Deal Scenario:
Buy 3 Axe deodorants and/or body sprays 3/$12
Use the buy one get one free coupon found in the 5/22 RP
Pay $8
Get back a $3 RR
Final cost $1.67 each!

Coppertone sun care $9.99 = $3 RR
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 5/22 RP or here or here
Pay $8.99
Get back a $3 RR
Final cost $5.99!

Spend $25 on Participating products = $10 RR
(Hawaiian Tropic, Banana Boat, Schick, Wet Ones, Skintimate, Edge, Playtex)
Scenario #1:
Buy 2 Hawaiian Tropic sun care products $7.99 each = $15.98
Buy 1 Banana Boat sun care product $7.99
Buy 1 Skintimate or Edge gel or cream 6 or 7 oz $1.99 each
Total = $25.96
Use 2 $1/1 Hawaiian Tropic coupons found in the 5/22 SS or here or in the May issue of All You

Use 1 $1/1 Banana Boat coupon found in the May or June issue of All You

Use 1 $0.55/1 Edge or Skintimate coupon found in the 5/22 SS
Pay $22.41
Get back a $10 RR
Final cost $12.41 total – basically you are getting each sunscreen for $4.14 + a FREE Edge or Skintimate shave gel!

Scenario #2:
Buy 1 Hawaiian Tropic sun care $7.99
Bu 2 Playtex sport tampons 36 ct $6.99 each = $13.98
Buy 2 Skintimate or Edge gel or cream 6 or 7 oz $1.99 each
Total = $25.95
Use the $1/1 Hawaiian Tropic coupon found in the 5/22 SS or here or in the May issue of All You

Use the $2.50/2 Playtex coupon found in the 3/20 SS (Exp. 5/22!)
Use 2 $0.55/1 Edge or Skintimate coupon found in the 5/22 SS
Pay $21.35
Get back a $10 RR
Final cost $11.35 for 5 items!

Scenario #3:
Buy 2 Schick Slim Twin disposable razors 12 pks $5.99 each
Buy 1 Schick Quattro or Intuition razor system $8.99
Buy 3 Edge or Skintimate shave gel or cream 6 or 7 oz $1.99 each
Total = $26.94
Use the $3/2 Schick Slim Twin coupon found in the 5/8 SS
Use the $2/1 Schick Quattro or Intuition coupon found in the 4/17 SS
Use 3 $0.55/1 Edge or Skintimate coupon found in the 5/22 SS
Pay $20.29
Get back a $10 RR
Final cost $10.29 for all 6 items!

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Buy 1 Enfamil tub AND 1 Enfamil refill = $7 RR
Buy Enfamil premium infant formula powder (tub) 23.4 oz $26.99
Buy Enfamil premium infant formula (refill) $7.49
Total = $34.48
Use the $2/1 coupon found in the 4/17 SS
Plus, use the $2/1 coupon found in the Walgreens New Infant Care Coupon Booklet
Pay $30.48
Get back a $7 RR
Final cost $23.48 for both!

Allegra 24 hour allergy relief 45 ct $23.99 = $4 RR
Use the $4/1 coupon found in the 5/8 SS or found here

Pay $19.99
Get back a $4 RR
Final cost $15.99!

Wal-Fex 24 hour allergy relief 30 ct $12.99 = $3 RR
Final cost $9.99!

Glade refills plugins scented oil or lasting impressions 2 pk or automatic spray 6.2 oz  $4.99 = $1 RR
Deal Scenario:
Buy Glade Plugin Scented Oil Twin Refill $4.99
Use the $1/1 Scented Oil coupon found in the 5/1 SS or here
Pay $3.99
Get back a $1 RR
Final cost $2.99!
**There is also a $2/1 coupon available in the September 2010 issue of All You, so if you still have that coupon on hand, this deal will be even sweeter!

Other Coupon Deals:

Select general Mills cereal 10.7-14 oz $1.99
Use the $0.55/1 Honey Nut Cheerios coupon found here
Final cost $1.44!

Starburst or Skittles 14 oz 2/$4
Use the $0.50/2 coupon found here
Final cost $1.75 each!

Schick Hydro razor system, cartridges 4 pk, shave gel 8.4 oz Buy 1 get 1 Free
Buy 2 Schick Hydro 3 razor systems $8.99 each
Minus Buy 1 get 1 Free sale = $8.99 for both
Use 2 $3/1 coupons found here
Final cost $1.49 each!

Huggies Little Swimmers 10-12 pk $6.99
Use the $2/1 coupon found in the 5/15 SS
Plus, use the $2/1 Walgreens coupon found in the May Coupon Booklet
Final cost $2.99!

Neutrogena Cosmetics Buy 1 get 1 50% off
Buy 2 Neutrogena MoistureShine lip gloss $9.49 each
Minus Buy 1 get 1 50% off sale = $14.23 for both
Use 2 $3/1 coupon found in the May issue of All You

Plus, use the $2/1 Walgreens coupon found in the May Coupon Booklet (will deduct $4)
Final cost $2.11 each!

Claritin allergy relief liquigels 24 ct, tablets or reditabs 30 ct on sale for $4 off with in ad coupon
Buy Claritin Reditabs 30 ct  $21.99
Use the $4 off in ad coupon
Plus, use the $4/1 coupon found here
Final cost $13.99!

Vitamin C or joint health supplements Ester-C 60 or 90 ct, Flex-a-min 60-180 ct Buy 1 get 1 Free
Buy 2 Ester-C vitamin C or joint supplement 60 ct $6.99
Minus Buy 1 get 1 Free sale = $6.99 for both
Use 2 $1/1 coupon found in the here or here
Final cost $2.49 each!

Oxi Clean stain remover 56 oz $5.99
Use the $3/2 coupon found in the 4/17 SS or here
Final cost $4.49 each!

Gain laundry detergent 24-40 loads $4.99 with in ad coupon
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 4/17 RP or 5/1 PG
Final cost $3.99!

Purex laundry detergent 2x liquid 32 loads Buy 1 get 1 Free
Buy Purex laundry detergent 50 oz $6.79 each
Minus the Buy 1 get 1 Free sale = $6.79 for both
Use 2 $1/1 coupon found in the 5/1 RP
Final cost $2.39 each!

Off! Clip On Starter $8.99
Buy 2 Off! Clip On Starter products $8.99 each
Use the buy one get one free coupon found here
Plus, use the $2/1 coupon found in the 5/22 SS or found here (use zip code 28646)
And use the $1/1 Walgreens coupon found in the May Coupon Booklet (will deduct $2)
Final cost $4.99 for both – just $2.50 each!

Thanks, Hip2Save!

Don't forget about fillers when you're choosing you're items.  You have to have at least one item per coupon.  So look for cheap items to use, such as the 15 cent Laffy Taffy by the checkout counter!

If you find any deals I didn't list, please let me know and I'll be happy to post!

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FREE eCookbook :: 25 Healthy Low Cost Recipes

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These are some of the best cheap and easy recipes around, including low cost slow cooker recipes, cheap recipes for chicken and low cost vegetarian recipes. This eCookbook has everything from Slow Cooked Mac and Cheese and Sweet Carrot and Apple Bake to Homemade Chicken and Dumplings Soup and Easy Egg Salad Sandwiches.

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Pear Tree Greetings: *HOT!* FREE Kids Stationary Set + FREE Shipping (Includes 6 Cards!)

Wow! Pear Tree Greetings is offering up a great freebie! Currently, you can head on over here to score a FREE Kids Stationary Set + FREE shipping, which includes 5 cards! You’ll just need to submit your email address, view your cart and start the checkout process. That’s it! I just placed my order, and it was super easy!  No credit card information required.

Thanks, Hip2Save!



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Olive Garden :: Save $4 on 2 Entrees!

Head over and "like" Olive Garden on Facebook and print a coupon to save $4 on 2 Entrees! 











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Apple Market & Nichols Shopping Trip

After I went to Walgreens on Wednesday, I was all pumped up for some more coupon shopping!  I was brave and took both girls with me to all three places (well, actually four because we had to run in Walmart too)....  They did well, although, I think my two year old wasn't quite as patient with me as she was last week. 

We went to Nichols first.  Here's what I was able to get there:

2 Pilgrim's Chicken Thighs

6 Cans Always Save Biscuits

2 20oz Coca-Cola

2 Mt. Olive Pickles

1 KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce

2 Kraft BBQ Sauce

6 Boxes Hamburger Helper

2 Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese

1 Tostitos Salsa

1 Glad Forceflex Trashbags

5 Kool-Aid Packets

Total amount BEFORE coupons: $44.63

Total amount AFTER coupons: $15.31 (66%*savings)

*Savings percentages at both Nichols and Apple Market are reflected lower than Homeland because the item rings up the sale price automatically, rather than ringing up regular price then going down to sale price with a loyalty card.

Next we drove over to Apple Market.  Here's what I picked up there:

1 Crest Toothpaste

1 Pert Plus Shampoo

4 Cans Libby's Veggies

4 Packages Crystal Light

2 Cans Red Gold Diced Tomatoes

1 Box Frosted Flakes

1 Weber Seasoning

2 Taco Bell Taco Seasonings

Total BEFORE coupons: $23.08

Total AFTER coupons: $7.70 (67% *savings)

*Savings percentages at both Nichols and Apple Market are reflected lower than Homeland because the item rings up the sale price automatically, rather than ringing up regular price then going down to sale price with a loyalty card.



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Walgreens :: $53 Worth of Products for Only $1.12?

This week Walgreens had some awesome deals!  And, believe it or not, I had even more on my list to pick up, but they were out, so I had to settle with what I bought. 

Here's what I was able to get:

3 Gillette Deodorants

3 Gillette Body Wash

2 Dove Deodorant

6 Scotch Tape

2 Laffy Taffy

Here are the deals I did:

Dove Men+Care deodorant 2.7-3 oz $3.99 = $3 RR
Use the $1/1 coupon found here (if it’s still available)
Pay as low as $2.99
Get back a $3 RR
Final cost FREE!

(I did two transactions in order to get two of these and print out RR both times)

Scotch magic tape Buy 1 at $1.99 get 2 Free with in ad coupon

Use 2 $1/1 coupons found here
Final cost – 3 packages of tape for FREE!

(I did two transactions of this also.  I wouldn’t have had to, but just thought it would be easier since I was already doing a second)

Old Spice body wash 16 or 18 oz, Zest 18 oz, Gillette 16 oz 3/$10 = $3 RR

Buy 3 Gillette body wash 16 oz 3/$10
Buy 3 Gillette deodorants 4 oz $4.99 each (based on online price)
Use 3 Buy 1 Gillette body wash get a free deodorant coupon found in the 5/1 PG
Plus, use 3 $2/1 Gillette body wash coupons found in the 5/15 RP
Pay $4
Get back a $3 RR
Final cost $1 for all 6 items!

The laffy taffy candies were filler items because my second transaction total was not above the tax amount after coupons.  I had to add two of them so that my tax would be above coupons.  J

Total amount BEFORE RR and coupons: $53.70!

Total amount OOP after coupons: $7.12, but I received $6 in RR to use towards next week’s purchase!

So, that’s like paying $1.12 for ALL of that!!  That’s 98% savings! 

And don’t worry, I’ve already given a few of the deodorants and body washes away to someone else who uses them.  Our stockpile was getting pretty large and my husband prefers a different brand of deodorant anyway.  I never like to pass up a FREE deal though when I know I can always donate to others!

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Kellogg's :: FREE Cars 2-themed Prizes

Get FREE Cars 2-themed prizes when you purchase Kellogg's products!

Here's how:

• Register on the Kellogg's site for coupons and promotions.
• Click on the Promotions & Coupons tab and then the Passport to Adventure promotion.
• Look for specially marked Kellogg's products with a code inside.
• Enter each unique code into your account, up to 8 per day and 30 total.
• Choose from Cars 2-themed prizes, including $5 Gas Cash (in the form of a Visa prepaid card!).

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Ebates :: Get Paid to Shop Online (At Stores You Already Shop!)

Have you heard of Ebates? If you do any shopping online (for any store), you should definitely check out Ebates!  Basically it's a site that you go to when you are shopping online.  You choose the store you were planning on shopping at (like jcpenney.com, for example) and then click through their site to order.  You still place your order as usual, but instead of just paying the normal amount, you'll be able to get cash back from Ebates for shopping through them! 

Cash back websites have quickly become my favorite way to shop. It's easy, seamless and if you're shopping anyway then there is no reason not to use them.

Here's how it works:

• Sign up for Ebates.com 
• When you need to purchase something, visit those websites and search for your store (ex. Kohls.com, Staples.com, etc)
•  Determine which website is offering the best cash back (up to 30%)
• Click on your store through the site you are on (Ebates )
• Shop normally (use gift cards, coupon codes, etc)
• After your purchase, you'll earn your cash back
• Ebates.com will send you a check a few weeks after your purchase

If you shop online, be sure to shop through one of the sites above and get your cash back!


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$.50 off Any Totino's Crisp Crust Party Pizza Product Coupon!

Woohoo!  Head over HERE to print a coupon for $.50 off Any Totino's Crisp Crust Party Pizza Product!  It says on the website that it's a $.50/2, but it printed as a $.50/1 for me....that means FREE pizza after it doubles!  I hope it prints the same for you.  Let me know if it does!

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Save $2 on Wholly Guacamole and Jenny O Product Printable Coupon!

                                         

Here's another nice coupon!  Head over HERE to print a coupon for $2 off a Wholly Guacamole and Jenny O Product!  Remember you can print it twice!

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$1/1 Gluten Free Product Printable Coupon!

Now this is a rare coupon!  Head over HERE to print a $1/1 any one Gluten Free Arrowhead Mills, DeBoles Pasta, Tropical Source, Gluten-Free Cafe, Imagine Soup or any DREAM product!  Remember to hit the back button and print it twice!


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