Monthly Archives: May 2014

Super Savings Saturday – 5/31

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Welcome to the final May edition of Super Savings Saturday! This week, I was able to get many free items at Rite Aid with rain checks, dirt-cheap soda, and lots of yummy food for very little.

Rite Aid: 2 boxes of Efferdent, rain check $3.99 each, and BOGO. After UP Rewards were deducted, I paid nothing! Total: Free!

Puracyn foot wash, rain check for $10.00. After UP Rewards were deducted, I paid nothing! Total: Free!

Mucinex Allergy pills, rain check for $7.50, with a $5.50 Up Reward. I used a $3.00 Manufacturer’s coupons marked down to $2.00. Total: Free!

This is why I always get rain checks. Rite Aid allows 30 days to redeem them and that way I never miss a sale. If you’re frustrated by constantly empty shelves, rain checks are key!

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Target:  I price matched soda from the Shaw’s ad and Hefty bags from the Market Basket ad, which saved me 2 additional shopping trips.

2 Diet Coke 12-packs, details here. Total: $1.50 each!

2 Hefty slider bags, on sale 2/$3.00. I used 2  $1.00/2 Manufacturer’s coupons. Total: $1.00 each.

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Shaw’s:  I bought tons of sale items for a Memorial Day feast, with plenty of food left to cook/eat throughout the week, details here.

 

Did you get any good deals this week? I sure hope so!

Free NeilMed Sinus Rinse

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NeilMed is giving away free bottles of their Sinus Rinse when you like them on Facebook.

Not sure if the sample can help you? If you’re suffering from any of these conditions, it may:

  • Sinusitis, Rhinitis
  • Allergic Asthma
  • Post Nasal Drip
  • Sinus Pressure & Nasal Stuffiness
  • Nasal Symptoms from Flu & Cold
  • Nasal Irritation from Occupational Dust, Fumes, Animal Dander, Grass, Pollen
  • Nasal Congestion

Roasted Chickpeas

If you’re looking for a healthy snack that’s high in fiber and low in chemicals/preservatives, try this recipe for Roasted Chickpeas. I absolutely love ’em—especially when a “mindless munchies” attack happens. These are so much better for you than devouring chips or crackers.

To make roasted chickpeas, you will need 1 can of chickpeas (I like Goya), oil, and spices. I used Adobo and red pepper, but you could also try plain salt and pepper, cumin, cayenne, or parmesan cheese.

Drain the chickpeas in a colander and rinse well. Pat dry and put into a mixing bowl. Add 2 TBS of oil, 1 TSP of Adobo seasoning, and 1/8 TSP of red pepper flakes.  Stir until well coated. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast at 400 degrees for approximately 30 minutes. The final product should be crunchy and brown, but not rock-hard.

This should feed 2 people comfortably as a finger food. If you’re serving more, you’ll definitely need to double, or even triple, the ingredients. Roasted chickpeas taste best when fresh, so try to eat as soon as they’re cool. If you do have any leftovers, they make an excellent replacement for croutons in a salad.

National Doughnut Day: Freebies on 6/6!

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If you have a Krispy Kreme in your area, you can get a free doughnut on 6/6—National Doughnut Day!

Last year, Dunkin Donuts gave out freebies with any beverage purchase and Tim Horton’s gave out free stuff, too, so there’s a good chance they will also be participating.

I’ve been to Dunkins many times and Tim Horton’s once, but never Krispy Kreme. If you’ve been to a Krispy Kreme, are they really good? I’d love to try some!