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Super Savings Saturday – 4/30/16

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Welcome to another edition of Super Savings Saturday!

This week, I skipped a few food deals on account of Passover, but there were many other goodies available. I had a lot of fun rolling rewards at CVS, getting needed cleaning supplies at Target, and picking up moneymaker haircare at Rite Aid.

Target:

3 Cover Girl Clear lipsticks, regular price $3.99. I used a $3.00 manufacturer’s coupon stacked with a 20% off Cartwheel. Total: $0.19 each! (I had no idea what “clear” lipstick was supposed to be. Turns out, it’s just lip balm.)

1 Cover Girl Outlast lip stain, regular price $7.99. I used a $3.00 manufacturer’s coupon stacked with a 20% off Cartwheel. Total: $4.99! (Not the best price ever, but I needed it to make a friend’s birthday gift basket.)

1 Joy Mangano Miracle Mop, regular price $19.99 and 1 Joy Mangano Bucket, regular price $14.99. I used a 40% off Cartwheel offer. Total: $20.99 plus a $5.00 Target gift card! (Excellent product at an affordable price; my only complaint is that this deal came out after Passover. It would’ve been better two weeks earlier.)

CVS:

I did multiple transactions to roll bucks. (There are no pics because my phone died—sorry!)

Transaction #1: 

1 Scope Mouthwash, regular price $3.59. I used a $0.75 manufacturer’s coupon stacked with a $2.00 CVS coupon. Total: $0.84, plus $3.00 ECB!

Transaction #2: 

2 Ocean Spray juices, sale price $1.50. Total: $3.00. I used the $3.00 ECB and earned another $3.00 ECB.

Transaction #3: 

2 Skintimate shave gels, regular price $3.49. I used 2 $1.00 manufacturer’s coupons and the $3.00 ECB. Total: $1.98 plus $3.00 ECB.

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Rite Aid:

1 Garnier Fructis Grow Strong shampoo and 1 Garnier Fructis Grow Strong conditioner, sale price $3.00. I used 2 $2.00 manufacturer’s coupons. Total: $2.00, plus $3.00 Plenti Points.

 

Did you find any freebies or cheapies? Share/link!

Matzo Pizza

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Bland, soggy, gross—that’s how I’ve always described matzo pizza in the past. Every version I tried never came out right, probably because I made the mistake of using a matzo meal crust in place of regular flour. If it wasn’t for some very picky kids, I would’ve abandoned it altogether (since they kept persisting, I felt obliged!). After spending an hour searching tons of recipes and reading reviews, I found something worth making, courtesy of Skinny Taste.

Their recipe for Skinny Passover Matzo Pizza was delicious! Oh, and did I mention simple? Use the cracker as a base, add the toppings of your choice, bake, and serve. 

Matzo pizzas make a good appetizer or can be incorporated into a meal. Mind you, it’s not filling, so lots of sides—I served green salad and orange slices—will be needed.

Bitter Dispute over Medieval Hagaddah

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According to an interesting Fox News article, a medieval manuscript, known as the Bird’s Head Haggadah, is at the center of a bitter dispute that pits Israel’s top museum against the grandchildren of Holocaust victims.

Stolen during the Nazi era and sold without their consent, the family is demanding the museum pay compensation or face a lawsuit. They do not object to its being on display, however, suggesting that a compromise could take place.

Due to the extremely unique nature of the document, the museum is stalling. Written in southern Germany around 1300, the Bird’s Head has long been a riddle. Much of the enigma surrounds its strange illustrations of Jewish figures (possibly griffins, a beloved mythical creature, that were meant to offer a positive representation of Jews while skirting a biblical prohibition against depicting human likenesses).

While I truly sympathize with the family, their demands are somewhat dubious. Why are they coming forward now, having been aware of its existence for decades? Plus, it will be difficult to prove any wrongdoing on the museum’s part, especially when they’re known for housing the cultural artifacts of Holocaust victims.

 

Who do you think should have ownership, the family or the museum?

Charlie Loves #PrideBites Custom Pet Products

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This post is sponsored by PrideBites™ and the BlogPaws® Pet Network™. I’m being compensated for helping cover PrideBites being on ABC’s Shark Tank, but I only share information that’s relevant to readers. PrideBites™ is not responsible for the content of this article.

As an obsessed pet parent, there are few things that excite me more than an image of one of my beloved animals. I’m not embarrassed to say that I photograph them constantly and their images are placed all over the house.

So when I heard about PrideBites™, a company that creates dog toys with a personalized touch, it was very intriguing! Their diverse range of products, which includes everything from beds to clothes to toys, could all be customized to my specific wishes. (Sure, there are many other companies that claim to do the same thing and will add your pup’s name to an item, but do they also add a custom photo? I don’t think so!)

Since Charlie loves a soft snuggle spot, I chose to review the paw print placemat. (He actually prefers to nap on a placemat, rather than eat there. Quirky, I know.) The personalization process was easier than I thought it would be. I got to choose the font, style, size, and color; add his name, and then upload a favorite image. Total cost? Only $24.99!

The creation process took about 3 1/2 weeks, with the final product arriving in time to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Charlie’s gift put him in a very festive mood and we made it into a celebration.

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Here is the placemat image close up. Doesn’t the artist’s rendition look wonderful? Not only did they capture his little face, I feel his sweet personality also shines through.

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I’m not the only one that’s taken notice of these awesome products, either. On Friday, April 8th, PrideBites appeared on Shark Tank, scoring a “Yes!” from TWO Sharks, which is huge! Lori Greiner and Robert Herjavec offered $200,000 in exchange for 20% equity which was accepted.

Hopefully this influx of capital will help the company grow into something huge!

Photo Credit: Shark Tank

Ready to learn more about the “Your Pet, Your Choice” company? Check out the PrideBites website and follow them on Instagram.