Fairfield HEB is now Open!

My new home away from home. The HEB in Fairfield has opened and it is beautiful. I enjoy the layout, atmosphere and the grand opening prices. Make sure to check it out.

Another Kroger Mega Event

This week Kroger has blessed us with another Mega Event. It is not as good as the previous one but it is still nice. This week you have to buy 10 items and you will get $5 off at the register. If you have a hard time keeping things in groups of 10, bring your green shopping bags and put 10 items that are on the mega event list in the bag.

I got all this for  $5.23
I did 2 transactions, here is my breakdown:
(the prices listed are after the mega event mark down of $.50 per item)

3- Kelloggs pop tarts - $1.48
     use $1/3 Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries or Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Mini Crisps printable
      = $1.14 each
2 - bags of Kraft marshmallows - $0.75
      use $0.50/2 Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows printable
       = $.50 each
6- Hormell chili cans- on clearance for $0.29
       use  $1/2 Hormel Chili Product, exp. 11/5/12 (SS 09/09/12)
       = $2.52 money maker on 6
2- Dove Body wash $2.99
     use $2.50/1 Dove Men+Care Body Wash or Shower Tool (Coupons.com Savings Club)
        = $.49 each
    get back $2 catalina when you buy 2 Dove men's body wash
2 - Pledge multi-surface cleaner $3.49
      use BOGO free Pledge multi-surface cleaner - exp. 11/4/12
     = $1.49 each
1- Scrubbing bubbles fantastik cleaner $2.39
     use $.75 off scrubbing bubbles cleaner exp. 11/4/12
     * get back $3 catalina when you buy 3 scrubbing bubbles or Pledge product
4 - Reach toothbrush - $1.49
    use $2/2 Reach Toothbrush printable
       = $.49 each
*get back $4 catalina when you buy 4 Reach toothbrushes
Total before coupons = $28.99
         after coupons   = $7.83
   get back $9 in catalinas

Transaction 2
6- stove top stuffing - .$.75
  use $1/2 Kraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix printable
2 - Pledge multi-surface cleaner $3.49
      use BOGO free Pledge multi-surface cleaner - exp. 11/4/12- took off $3.99
     = $1.49 each
1- Scrubbing bubbles fantastik cleaner $2.39
     use $.75 off scrubbing bubbles cleaner exp. 11/4/12
     *get back $3 catalina when you buy 3 scrubbing bubbles or Pledge product
2- Dove Body wash $2.99
     use $2.00/1 Dove Men+Care Body Wash or Shower Tool (Coupons.com )
        = $.99 each (FREE after Catalina)
    * get back $2 catalina when you buy 2 Dove men's body wash
2- Gerber cereal - $2.09
    use $.55/2 Gerber cereal coupon - Gerber mailer
      =  $1.81 each
   *get back $1 catalina when you buy 2 Gerber cereal products.
1- Boulder Chips $1.49
    use $1/1 Boulder Canyon Snacks printable
4 - Reach toothbrush - $1.49
    use $2/2 Reach Toothbrush printable
       = $.49 each
*get back $4 catalina when you buy 4 Reach toothbrushes
1- Kroger peanut butter- $1.99
1- Heinz turkey gravy- $.72
    ( get the jar that advertises the $1 coupon under the label)

Total before coupons- $34.29
    total after coupons-  $17.00
used $9 in catalina from first transaction=  $8 
    got back $10 in catalinas

After catalinas my total was $5.83




    

$1 Toy Story Memory game at Toys R US and more

Start Christmas shopping now!  If you have lots of family coming for Thanksgiving stop in and get some family night games.  Either way this week is a good one for games at Toys R Us.  The Toy Story memory game is $1 that's right $1 then there are other great games for $5, $10, $15, $20.  If you spend $35 on a Hasbro toy you get a $10 gift card, if you spend $50 you get a $15 gift card, on top of that if you you check your Toys R Us ad this week there is a coupon for: spend $75 dollars you get $10 off.  Stop in, mix and match, and stock up. 

New stores in Cypress

Does your ad look like this?  

We already told you about the great deals that are going on at the grand re-opening of the Kroger at Spring Cypress and 290, but there is also a grand opening of a new HEB at Jones and West. 

If there is one thing I have learned about Houston is all ads are not created equal and prices are not always the same.  Compare some of these prices to those in your local store ads and you may find some grand opening prices that are hard to beat and worth a trip to a different store. 

FREE SPREE SHOPPING LIST for week of 9/23

Every week we give you a glimpse of what all we are getting for ABSOLUTELY FREE.  This week we are trying something new here is a list of my Free Spree shopping list and everything I hope to get to this weekend.

Walgreens 

3M air allergy advanced nasal filter - $9

  Get $9 Register Rewards
                   = FREE

FRS energy shots- 3.99
 prints a $4 Register Reward
= $.01 Money maker

Scope Outlast  2/$6
   get back $2 Register rewards on 2
 use 2- $1.50/1 Scope Product, exp. 9/30/12 (P&G 08/26/12)

 pay $

CVS

 ThermaCare Lower Back & Hip Heat Wrap, 1 ct $3.79
    Buy 1, Receive $3.79 ExtraCareBucks

= FREE

Alteril Sleep Aid Shot, 2 pk $5.79
Buy 1, Receive $5.79 ExtraBucks
Pay $5.79, Receive $5.79 ExtraBucks
= Free

HEB
I hope you have been following our HEB posts because there have been some GREAT deals

Deans Heat n Serve Dip $0.50
   use $1/1 Deans Heat n Serve dip catalina
    or $.65 Dean's Heat n Serve printable
 = possible 0.50 money maker!

Enfagrow Ready to Drink $5.97
 - HEB "B" Yellow Coupon B1G1 Free Coupon.
  use 2 $5/1 Enfagrow ready to drink printable coupon (no longer available)
= $4.03 Money Maker!

or if you didn't print the $5/1 Enfagrow Coupon can use the (2) $3/1 Enfamil Product Printable and still make it a $.03 Money Maker!

Revlon Foundantion $6.57

use $5/1 Revlon Foundation, Powder, Primer, Blush or Concealer, exp. 10/14/12 (SS 09/09/12)

  and $3/1 of Revlon face, eye and lip HEB yellow "B" coupon 

=  $1.43 Money Maker!

Wet n' Wild nail polish $0.99

use $0.50 Wet n' Wild Cosmetics HEB yellow "B" coupon

and $1.00/1 Fergie/Wet n Wild Nail Polish from RP 9/9 (exp 9/22)

 = $.50 Money Maker !  

So this is my shopping list please send us yours, and show us what you got!

Target Thursday

Target has a lot of home goods on clearance and it is worth a looky loo if you are in need of a new rug, mattress pad, sheets or bedding items. These rugs were 50% off....

Target Clearance Toys

Ran through Target today and to my surprise they have more toys marked 50% off. These would make great Christmas gifts.......

Baby Alive Doll ($29.99) on sale for $14.99

Fisher Price Little People Play and Go ($24.99) on sale for $11.99

 

Sorry for the picture but it is the Thomas the Train at the Abanandoned Mine Set ($58.99) on sale for $24.99

 

Queen Bed Air Matress ($88) on sale for $44

Weekly Menu 9/24-9/28

Monday-Sesame Chicken

I hope you like chicken! I know my family does and this week I am feeling a little spicy and I making this Asian inspired dish from Melissa D'Arabian. It is very simple and with the chicken deal at HEB it will fit in your budget nicely.


 









Tuesday-Grilled Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches and Veggie Soup

I love love love fall and I know it is still 89+ degrees outside but I can’t help but feel the need to make some soup. My husband requested Veggie Soup.  You can make your own (which I recommend, it makes your house smell yummy) or from a can. There is Campbell’s soup on sale at Randalls and it goes great with the meal deal at HEB for your hot ham and cheeses.







Wednesday-Tacos

I know I made tacos last week but I can’t help but do it again when there is such a good deal on tacos at both Randalls and HEB. They were free at Randalls with the printable Old El Paso coupon last week and $.50 at HEB this week.

Thursday-Penne with Tomato, Basil, Zucchini and Garlic

This recipe is an oldy and a goody! I used to make it all the time when I first got married and loved it, 1) Because it was soooo easy 2) Because it was cheap 3) Because it was delicious! I found it on the back of a Barilla box and cut it out and still keep it in my recipe box. You can find all these ingredients on sale at Kroger this week.






Friday-Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops       

This is an easy Friday dish to be paired with a salad and more than likely macaroniJ. The recipe is from Giada De Laurentis and will knock your socks off. The pork chops are on sale at Kroger for just $1.99 lb!

KOHL'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY SALE!

Kohl's is having a major sale and you can not only get  20% off your order but you can also get free shipping! Look at what I was able to score for just $.48! Yes that is right I said $.48!!!

Both the cup and the salad plate were $.48 each! I am ready to show my Texas pride now!  Use the codes listed below to get an early jump on Christmas or a birthday present.

For 20% off use code: SEPTFRIENDS
For free shipping use code: FREE2SHIP

Top HEB Deals

There are quite a few HEB deals to check out this week...

The Revlon Deal is still going on  HEB yellow "B" coupon that when combined with the manufacture coupon $5/1 Revlon Foundation, Powder, Primer, Blush or Concealer, exp. 10/14/12 (SS 09/09/12) that just came out you can score free makeup!

 

HEB has Dean's Heat and Eat Dip on the 5/$5 deal and you can combine that with the $.65/1 Dean's Heat and Eat dip printable which makes it $.35 and the kicker is you get $1/1 Dean's Heat and Eat Catalina that prints off at the register! Woo hoo!

 

 

 

 

Ken's Salad Dressing is still 5/$5 and when you combine that with $1/1 Ken's Dressing, exp. 9/30/12 (SS 08/12/12) and you got yourself free salad dressing!

 

 

There is also a $2/2 Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, Trix. Now this is a "M" HEB yellow coupon, they are on sale for 2/$5. This would make them $3/2 or $1.50 a box!

Toys and Back to School Items are still on clearance! Make sure to check it out.

 

 

HEB P&G Deals

I walked through HEB to check out deals that would go with the P&G deal ending on 9/18. If you don't know about the P&G deal you can check out our post here.

There is still not a lot of "B" coupons that go with a Manufacture coupon but I did find HEB Yellow "B" coupons Pampers, Cover Girl, Herbal Essence.

There is a $3 off HEB yellow "B" coupon on a box of Pampers which are $24.47. There are multiple Pampers coupons out there that you can combine it with but the best is $3 off Pampers Diapers or Pants, exp. 9/30/12 (P&G 08/26/12)

There is a $1.25 off HEB Yellow Coupon on a Cover Girl Product. There are multiple coupons you can combine this with but the best is $3/2 CoverGirl Product, exp. 9/30/12 (P&G 08/26/12)

 

Here is the deal I did:

(1) Box of Pampers Cruisers at $24.47 used $3 off Pampers Diapers or Pants, exp. 9/30/12 (P&G 08/26/12) and $3 off 1 Box of Pampers HEB Yellow Coupon=

(1) Bag of 60 count Pampers Wipes at $1.97 used $1/1 Pampers Wipes, from a P&G booklet I received in the mail=

(2) Cover Girl Eye Shadow Applicators at $2.18 used $3/2 CoverGirl Product, exp. 9/30/12 (P&G 08/26/12) and $1.25 off 1 Cover Girl Product HEB Yellow Coupon=$30.80

 

Total Before Coupons: $30.80

Total After Coupons and P&G $10 off Catalina: $9.55 or 70%!

 

There is also a HEB "B" Coupon $1 off on Herbal Essence ($2.77) and combine that with the $3/2 Herbal Essences or Aussie Product, exp. 9/30/12 (RP 08/05/12) manufacture coupon=$.54 for both

 

 

* The HEB Cover Girl Coupon clearly states only one coupon per transaction.

*You can only do one P&G deal a day and it is linked to your credit/debit card. So you will not get another catalina if you do this deal more than one time a day unless you use another card.

HEB Deals

Here are some awesome deals at HEB this week. I went to the one off of HWY 290 and Barker Cypress and clearance does vary from store to store.

Ken's Dressing is 5/5 and combine that with the manufacture coupon $1/1 Ken's Dressing, exp. 9/30/12 (SS 08/12/12) and you got yourself free salad dressing!

The toys are on clearance too and here are some playing cards for just $.28 and a Super Soaker for just $3 (normally $12)!

 Revlon has a HEB yellow "B" coupon that when combined with the manufacture coupon $5/1 Revlon Foundation, Powder, Primer, Blush or Concealer, exp. 10/14/12 (SS 09/09/12) that just came out you can score free makeup!

P&G Deal Back at HEB 9/5-9/18

The ever popular P&G deal is back at HEB starting 9/5-9/18.

In case you didn't know about the P&G catalina deal here it is:
Starting September 5th thru September 18th when you buy $30 worth of P&G products you will receive a $10 coupon to use between 8/19 and 10/2 on your next purchase of $30 or more only at HEB. You are limited to only one coupon per transaction.

I did a walk through the store and I have to say I was pretty disappointed in all the items and the coupon match ups. There are many items that have a yellow HEB coupon but they are all similar to the P&G coupons we just received. There was nothing that screams an awesome deal. Maybe next week there will be some great sales to match up with P&G and/or HEB coupons.

Weekly Menu 9/10-9/14

Sorry I have taken a break from these but this has been a crazy couple of months!

Monday-Homemade Pizza

 

I am going to make homemade pizza  using the HEB deal. Very easy Monday night dish. I like to top mine with ham and pineapple (weird I know but I looooove it). What do you like to top your pizza with?

Tuesday-Creamy Pesto Shrimp and Rice

Kraft Philadelphia Cooking Cremes are part of the Mega Event at Kroger and I wanted to incorporate it  in my recipe this week. This recipe comes from their website and will go great with the Shrimp Combo Deal at HEB. This looks so easy and delicious!

Ingredients:

1 red pepper, cut into strips, halved

3/4 lb.frozen cooked cleaned medium shrimp, thawed

1 clove garlic, minced

1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tub (10 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Creamy Pesto Cooking Creme

2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley

Directions

Cook and stir peppers in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Add shrimp, garlic and lemon juice; cook and stir 2 min.

1. Add cooking creme; cook and stir 2 min or until heated through.
2. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with parsley.

Wednesday-Brown Sugar Pork Chops with Peach Barbecue Sauce

I love peaches, I look forward to summer just for peaches. This week at Kroger they have peaches on sale for $.88lb and pork chops on sale for $1.99lb! This recipe from myrecipes is so delicious, your mouth will be watering.
Ingredient

• 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 2 cups boiling water
• 3 cups ice cubes
• 4 bone-in pork loin chops (about 2 lb.)
  
  
• 1 medium-size sweet onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup peach preserves or jam
• 2 large peaches (about 1 lb.), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Garnish: fresh oregano sprigs

Preparation

1. Combine sugar and salt in a large bowl; add boiling water, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Stir in ice cubes to cool mixture. Add pork chops; cover and chill 30 minutes.
2.  Meanwhile, sauté onion in hot oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat 2 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring constantly, 45 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Add ketchup, peach preserves, and peaches. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes or until sauce thickens. Add vinegar; season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
3. Remove pork from brine, discarding brine. Rinse pork well, and pat dry with paper towels.
4. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Pour half of peach mixture into a bowl; reserve remaining mixture. Season both sides of pork with desired amount of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
5. Grill pork, covered with grill lid, 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of each chop registers 145°, basting pork occasionally with peach mixture in bowl. Remove pork from grill; let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with reserved peach mixture.

Thusday-Tacos

I am incorporating the $.50/1 Old El Paso coupon that doubles at Randalls that equals free seasoning mix. I lay out all the toppings; avacados (on sale at Randalls), sour cream, cheese, tomatoes, hot sauce, and onions. and enjoy!

Friday-Hot Dogs

If you do not have any hot dogs in your house I don't know where you have been because both Randalls, HEB, and Kroger have had crazy hot dog deals.There is a great Meal Deal at HEB when you buy(2) Ball Park Franks and HEB shredded cheese.  I have hot dogs coming out of my ears! I also have plenty of Mac and Cheese, a child's delight. Hey it is Friday night, let's keep it pretty easy.

Yoplait Go-Gurt $.88 at Randalls

This week there is a GREAT deal on Yogert at Randalls. There is this coupon in the weekly ad. and Use
   - $0.35/1 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Kids Cup, Trix Multipack or Splitz Yogurt, exp. 9/29/12 (GM 08/05/12)

Randalls will triple that coupon and you get Gogurt for $.88 a box. 

Freeze these for a healthy cold treat for you little ones.

Penny Pinching Mamas 8/30-9/1

Have you been looking to get your little one some new clothes, toys or furniture? Do you have a baby shower coming up but have no clue what to get? Then come to the ever popular Penny Pinching Mamas Sale starting August 30th-September 1st.

This event is at the Barry Center and you can score losts of wonderful deals. This is great for mamas, daycare owners and grandparents to get child goods at a fraction of the cost. It contains both new and gently used items and if you are a new mama you can even shop before the sale is open to the public! Make sure to check out their website for more details.

August 30th- Sept. 1st

The Berry Center

8877 Barker Cypress/West Rd

Free Spree 8/19-9/1

All of these items are still free some through 8/28 and others through 9/1 so if you hurry you can still get them.

Staples - (good through 9/1)
Avery labels $3.99
  staples easy Rebate 3.99
Staples #2 Pencils- .01
Pencil Cases- $.01
Pencil erasers - $.01

Randalls -
Soft Soap $.99 *still going through 8/28*
    $0.35/1 Soft Soap Liquid Hand Soap, exp. 9/1/12 (SS 08/12/12)

Kroger (Deals good through 8/28)

 Oscar meyer weiners $1.39 mega event price
$1/2 Oscar meyer weiners printable
 - Part of the Kraft Catalina buy 10 Kraft items get $10 back
  .11 cent money maker
 Velveeta shells and cheese- $1.99
 $1/1 Velveeta shells and cheese
 - Part of the Kraft Catalina buy 10 Kraft items get $10 back
FREE

Reach Toothbrush $1.49 mega event price
buy 4 reach toothbrushes get back $4 catalina
 2 - $2/2 toothbrush printable (no longer available)
  or $1/1 Reach Toothbrush, exp. 10/31/12 (RP 07/29/12 #2)
$.49 money maker

Glade Air freshener $3.49
$3/1 Glade air freshener
$1 catalina
$.61 money maker.

Living Social Houston Chronicle Sunday Edition!

Have you been wanting to get another Sunday paper for some extra coupons? Have you been looking for a good deal on the Houston Chronicle? Look no further because today at Living Social they are offering the Houston Chronicle for 26 weeks for just $26! Woo hoo! That will save you $1.50 off the newstand price.

Dollar Tree is starting to take Coupons!

It has been confirmed that Dollar Tree is going to start accepting coupons starting today! Here is a copy of their coupon policy, and it is important to take it with you as this is a brand new program and some stores might not be familiar with it.

The rundown of the coupon policy is this:

1. Only original and intact manufacturers’ coupons will be accepted. Retailer-specific coupons will not be accepted.
2. Coupons are void if copied, scanned, or if they have been altered in any way.
3. Only two (2) print-at-home Internet coupons may be redeemed per transaction.
4. We are unable to accept coupons for “Free” items with no purchase requirements or where the amount for the product is blank.
5. Coupons can only be used in stores and must be presented at time of purchase. Coupons cannot be redeemed for cash at a later time.
6. Coupons will not be accepted without the purchase of the item specified and are subject to the terms listed (e.g. expiration date, size, limitations, quantity, etc.).
7. Coupons cannot be redeemed for more than the purchase price of the item.
8. Only one (1) manufacturer’s coupon will be accepted per item.
9. Management has the right to refuse any coupon or otherwise limit quantities.

                                   This should make for some awesome deals!

$10.20 at Kroger Mega Event!

Today I went back to Kroger to get some more things from their Mega Event and use some of the Kraft coupons for the $10 Kraft Catalina and I have to say I did pretty good!

Here is the scoop because there are sooo many deals it is a little complicated so read through carefully. Please read our post on the Kraft Catalina deal so you can understand exactly what items are on the list and how the Catalina works.  

For Kroger’s Mega Event you have to purchase items in quantities of 10 in order for this to work. If you want to know what is on the entire Mega  Event list you can see a list of participators located next to the in store ads near the grocery carts.  All of my prices reflect the $5 off the purchase of 10 Mega Event items.

 

(6) Oscar Meyer Weiners Mega Event and Kraft Catalina Deal item ($1.39 each) used (3) $1/2 Oscar Meyer Weiners printable=$5.34 for 6

(4) Reach Toothbrushes it is part of the Mega Event ($1.99) used (2) $2/2 off Reach Toothbrushes printable (no longer available)=$3.96  for 4

(3) Glade Spray Mega Event ($3.49 each) and used $3/1 printable Glade Spray (no longer available) =$1.47 for 3

(4) Betty Crocker Icing Mega Event ($1.17 each) and used $1/2 Betty Crocker printable=$4.80 for 4

(1) Motts To Go Applesauce Mega Event ($1.99) used $1/1 Motts To Go Applesauce printable =$.99

(1) Chex Mix Mega Event ($.99) used $.50/1 Chex Mix printable=$.49

(1) Hormel Microwaveable Bowl Mega Event ($1.99) used $1/1 Hormel Microwavable bowls printable=$.99

(4) Kraft Salad Dressing Kraft Catalina Deal ($2.29 each) used (2) $1/2 Kraft Salad Dressing printable =$7.16 for 4

Total: $25.20

Plus:

Received $1 Catalina Back for purchase of a Glade Spray (you can only get 1 Catalina per transaction)

Received $4 Catalina back when you buy 4 Reach Tooth brushes

Received $10 Catalina back for 10 Kraft items

Total After Catalina’s:  $10.20 a 60% savings!