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Super Savings Saturday – 11/12/16

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Welcome to another edition of Super Savings Saturday!

This week was rather slow. The drugstores had nothing remarkable and I skipped them completely. Target had some good things and I hit the jackpot on cheap veggies.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I’m on the lookout for sales on holiday-related products. The turkey deals are in full swing. In my area, the deals range from $0.68/LB to $0.47/LB frozen and the fresh are running double that price. I haven’t bought any—yet—but I do plan to stock up for the freezer.

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Target:

I wanted to take advantage of a Dove body wash promo and another on Nature Made gummy vitamins. My store was cleared out of both, but I did find other stuff.

4 Canine Carry Outs dog treats, regular price $3.99. I used a $1.00/4 manufacturer’s coupon stacked with a 40% off Cartwheel offer. Total: $2.12 each! 

2 Reynolds oven bags, regular price $2.47. I used 2 $1.00 manufacturer’s coupons stacked with a 30% off Cartwheel offer. Total: $0.73 each! (Absolutely worth the added step/expense if you want a moist bird.)

4 Knorr rice packs, regular price $0.99. I used 2 BOGO coupons. Total: $0.50 each! (I’m not crazy about these, but they’ll make a fine food pantry donation.)

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Local produce store:

10-LB bag of red potatoes, clearance price $1.00! (Since the price was so low, I took a chance. About 3/4 of the bag was useable. All in all, worth it.)

4-pack of rainbow peppers, clearance price $0.79!

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Did you find any freebies?

Challah Baking & Jewish Outreach

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A challah baking event in Cleveland had a record turnout of 1,500 ladies who came together to enjoy an evening of community and cooking. It was hosted by The Shabbos Project, which is an international, grassroots movement that strives to connect Jews from various backgrounds for the Sabbath.

I love events like these because it’s a way to do Jewish outreach in a non-religious way. So many Jews would love to participate in group activities but don’t feel comfortable attending temple. By offering programs like challah baking, which are low-cost, fully inclusive, and non-controversial, we can reach many people who have fallen away from traditional Judaism.

 

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Living with an “Invisible” Illness? You’re not Alone!

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Anyone dealing with anxiety, depression, severe insomnia, immune disorders, chronic fatigue, or any other so-called “invisible” illness should read this informative article from kveller. The author did an excellent job describing how challenging life can be when you’re truly sick but others can’t understand why, don’t believe you, or act critical. I can relate to so much of what she recounts and it’s comforting to know that others are fighting the same battle.

Historic Jewish Mural Destroyed

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A Jewish mural that was painted on the side of a NYC building over 40 years ago was destroyed on Monday. This well-know mural featured six different themes that highlighted various aspects of the Jewish experience: the Holocaust, Ellis Island immigration, the Munich Olympics massacre, sweatshops, labor unions, and the Forward newspaper.

I find it rather odd that the mural was painted over if the building is supposed to be demolished in the near future—very curious timing, to say the least. To add insult to injury, the community wasn’t even informed beforehand. Such a sad occurrence!