Monthly Archives: July 2014

Super Savings Saturday – 7/26

It’s time for another edition of Super Savings Saturday!

This week was a bit different than usual, due to the Market Basket strike. It didn’t affect me as much, since I always shop multiple stores, but many others were very upset. My Market Basket had no salad mix, no cucumbers, very little bread and almost no chicken, so I had to buy staples elsewhere and none of the prices were anything special.

Other than Market Basket, I hit my normal round of stores, skipping only Target and Walgreens. Rite Aid and CVS had a few goodies, but Shaw’s was the best!

Shaw’s:

2 Pillsbury frostings, on sale $1.50. I used 2 $0.55 Manufacturer’s Coupons (doubled). Total: $0.40 each!

Honest Tea, on sale $1.25. I used a $1.50 Facebook coupon (adjusted down). Total: Free!

Illy mocha coffee drink, marked down to $1.50. Total: $1.50! (This was a treat for Hungry Bear; he is a coffee addict!)

2 Golden Grahams, on sale $1.99. I used 2 $0.75 Manufacturer’s Coupons (doubled). Total: $0.50 each! (Another Hungry Bear favorite.)

2 Kozy Shack puddings, $1.00 each. I used 2 $1.00 Manufacturer’s Coupons (No Longer Available). Total: Free!

CVS:

Just The Basics paper towels, $0.79. I used a $0.79 Store Coupon. Total: Free!

Rite Aid:

Dramamine, rain check for $6.99 with a $6.99 Up Reward. Total: Free!

Sally Hansen Triple Shine polish, on sale $2.99. I used a $1.00 Manufacturer’s Coupon and a $2.00 Rite Aid Video Values Coupon. Total: Free!

Did you find any good deals?

My Experience With Ultimate Spa Lotion

Recently, I’ve been trying Ultimate Spa lotions on my hands and feet. I must say that it has been absolutely wonderful! These fantastic lotions were brought to my attention by Arts ‘n’ Crafts Israel, who generously allowed me to sample some products.

Arts ‘n Crafts Israel is run by a lovely English lady that made Aliyah (moved to Israel). Her site features an amazing variety of Israeli-made goods—Jewelry, Arts/Crafts, Judacia, and so much more! I really enjoyed the section on traditional Israeli foods, including a recipe called “Shakshuka” that I can’t wait to make.

Ultimate Spa products are a safe, natural choice. They contain no animal ingredients, no parabens, and an extremely high proportion of Dead Sea minerals. (For those who have never visited Israel, it is customary to take a dip in the Dead Sea. If you can’t be there in person, Ultimate Spa will allow you to sample the healing minerals firsthand!)

Ultimate Spa lotions are not at all greasy and the scent is mild—something that’s very important to me. I like to put the hand lotion and the foot cream on nightly, before bed. In addition, they both work perfectly when incorporated into a manicure, pedicure, or an at home Spa day!

With the current chaos raging in Israel, it is more important than ever to support Israeli-made products and artists. We can show our love, friendship, and solidarity by purchasing wonderful products like Ultimate Spa!

If you order before September 1, Arts ‘n’ Crafts Israel is offering a 10% discount, good on everything in the store! Simply use code “DEADSEA10″ at checkout.

Bulk Cooking – Spicy Ground Beef

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The Heat Wave is back on here in New England!

Whenever the weather channel predicts high temperatures coupled with humidity, I like to prepare in advance by bulk cooking, especially meat. (Sometimes this is also called Freezer cooking, but I never freeze cooked meat. After it’s been frozen, cooked, and then re-thawed, it’s usually dry. Yuck!)

On Monday evening, I pulled out some free ground beef and got to work, cooking enough to last for several meals. This not only saves time, but also money—using the oven/stove once, washing the dishes once, chopping, etc.

When bulk cooking, it helps to make a meat that’s extremely versatile, like this recipe for Spicy Ground Beef. To bulk cook meat, I simply brown ground beef on the stove, with garlic, onions and peppers. (I’m still trying to use up all the Bird’s Eye freebies!) Salt is a must, and I added a lone tomato, too, because it was in the kitchen. If you need to stretch it, some black beans will do wonders!

Spicy Ground Beef makes a great base for many other meals. Try any of these:

* Taco Salad

* Chili

* Sloppy Joes

* Pot Pies

* Nachos

* Sliders

* Filling for Stuffed Cabbage

* Beef Vegetable Soup

* Stuffed Peppers

* Goulash

* Mexican Lasagna

* Dirty Rice

I love having a fridge full of cooked food, especially when I’m too tired to make dinner. By planning ahead, I have saved tons of dollars and calories that would’ve been wasted on fast food!

$2.00 Starbucks Grande Iced Drink!

Starting today, Starbucks is offering $2.00 Grande iced drinks.

Make a purchase at Starbucks in the morning, then bring in your “Treat Receipt” after 2:00 PM and get a Grande iced drink for just $2.00. (Must be same day; receipts don’t carry over.) This deal is good until August 10, so repeat as your heart desires.

To further maximize your savings, join My Starbucks Rewards and start earning stars. You get a star for every purchase made in store and specially marked Starbucks products sold at grocery stores. Plus, you’ll get a free drink on your birthday. I don’t, however, recommend getting this record setting $54 freebie!

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