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Super Savings Saturday – 10/4

It’s a very special edition of Super Savings Saturday since today was Yom Kippur! This is posting much later than usual, but the holiday had to take precedence. I hope everyone had an easy fast and was sealed for another year!

This week, I only shopped at Shaw’s and Rite Aid since I was busy with holiday prep and going to Boston for the Tylenol TweetUp. Even though I didn’t visit many stores, I still found some great deals by cherry-picking and using coupons.

Shaws:

10 boxes of Mom’s Best Cereal, on sale $1.00. Total: $10.00! (This was a super cheap cereal deal that didn’t even require coupons. I got 3 different types and stocked the cabinet for Hungry Bear’s breakfast. He loves these.)

2 quarts of Hood milk, marked down to $0.50. Total: $1.00! (I love how I found cheap milk to pair with the cereal.)

Everyday Essential milk container, marked down to $0.25.

2 Coffee Mate Bliss creamers, on sale $2.50. I used 2 $0.75 Manufacturer’s coupons (doubled). Total: $1.00 each!

2 Everyday Essential garlic breads, on sale $1.00. I used a $1.50/2 Store coupon. Total: $0.50 for 2 loaves! (Frozen bread is great to keep in the freezer for hectic nights.)

Rite Aid:

All of these items were rain checks. Don’t pass up deals if the shelves are empty! By getting rain checks, you can stock up later.

3 Lysol citrus cleaning wipes, on sale $2.50 each, with a $7.00 Up Reward. Total: $0.50 for 3! (Since these are usually $3.00 each, it was an amazing deal.)

2 Glade warmers, on sale $1.00. I used 2 $1.00 Manufacturer’s coupons. Total: Free!

Did you get any freebies? Everyone is welcome to share in the comments.

#SmilingItForward Children’s Tylenol TweetUp Event

I had the opportunity to attend the #SmilingItForward Children’s Tylenol TweetUp event in Boston (those of you who follow me on Twitter already know this, because I live tweeted throughout)!

Yesterday morning, the weather here in New England was terrible, but nothing could put a damper on my excitement. I grabbed a quick coffee and hit the road.

This incredible event was held at the W Hotel, which is located in the theater district. It’s a remarkable 26-story glass tower building! I was directed to a conference area on the Mezzanine level, where the Bliss spa happens to be (I so wanted to check out the spa, but didn’t get the chance).

Many other bloggers had already arrived and we all got a chance to meet each other and socialize a bit. It was so awesome to find other local bloggers. A big hello to Angela, Jessica, Keiko, Bev, and Phyllis! There were many others, too, whose names I am momentarily spacing on.

Everyone was eager to meet the featured speaker, Dr. Tanya Altmann. I had previously seen her on the Rachel Ray show, and I can assure you, she is even prettier and more charming than she appears on TV. As a pediatrician and a mom of 2 boys, plus another boy on the way, Dr. Tanya is a wealth of knowledge on children’s issues.

Before we sat down to a round-table discussion with Dr. Tanya, we were treated to a fantastic lunch and fruit water. There were so many options, it was hard to choose! Lots of delicious salads, corn chowder, roast beef and turkey sandwiches, lobster rolls, and chips. Dessert included red velvet cupcakes and macaroons.

I felt so privileged to sit next to Dr. Tanya as she conducted a lively Q & A with many insights. I learned a lot about how to prevent colds and flu, how to get enough Vitamin D, how to make sure little ones are getting adequate sleep, and that clothing with SPF built in really does work. We even briefly got into the vaccine debate. Verdict from Dr. Tanya: Vaccines are safe and she encourages them for her patients and the general public.

Two hours have never flown by quicker! I honestly could’ve listened forever to all of these amazing women who are committed to helping children everywhere get access to quality, affordable healthcare.

At the end of the event, Tylenol graciously provided goodie bags for every participant. Packaged inside a sturdy tote was a flash drive, a picture frame, a coffee cup, a mini notebook, and an IPhone case. Just terrific!

Would you also like to help this great cause? Share a picture of your child’s smile with hashtag #SmilingItForward, and Tylenol will donate $1.00 to the Children’s Health Fund, an organization that builds mobile medical clinics and provides services to children in need—something we can all support!

Huge Cat Food Sale

Calling all Florida pet moms and dads! There is a huge cat food sale going on now at Publix (it can also be price matched at Walmart). By combining a BOGO sale price with a coupon, 9 Lives is only $0.34/Lb!

Buy 2 9Lives 3.15lb bags, BOGO. Use 2 $1.00 Manufacturer’s coupons. These come out to $2.12 TOTAL or $1.06 bag!

Thanks to my sister for the heads-up on this deal!

Mini Layered Nacho Dips

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I’m a huge fan of nacho dip—cheese, sour cream, toppings….yum! While I love the taste, I sure don’t like the calories. One of the easiest ways to control a major pig-out food is through portion control. Instead of serving a huge bowl, I separate it into individual cups.

To further reduce calories, you can substitute low fat dairy and swap the refried beans for regular ones smashed up. (Confession: I do use regular beans, but I don’t use the lower fat dairy! Do whatever works best for you.)

To make mini layered nacho dips, you will need:

* 8 Glasses

* 1 Can pinto beans—drained and smashed

* Juice of 1 lime

* 1 Cup guacamole

* 1 Small container sour cream

* 1 Cup chunky salsa

* 1 Cup cheddar cheese

* 4 Scallions, chopped

* 2 Tomatoes, chopped

The ingredients should be layered in this order:

Layer 1 – Beans

Layer 2 – Sour Cream

Layer 3 – Guacamole

Layer 4 – Tomatoes mixed with salsa and lime juice

Layer 5 – Cheese

Layer 6 – Scallions

Some folks like an additional 7th layer of black olives. I didn’t have any on hand, so I skipped them. I don’t think it’s a necessary ingredient. I do sprinkle a little extra cheese on top of the scallions, but it’s not a full layer.

Store mini layered nacho dips in the fridge, covered, for up to 6 hours, or serve right away. I always include a separate bowl of tortilla chips for dunking.

These are the perfect finger food for TV marathons and work very well for parties, too. If you’re serving these to a big crowd, especially a crowd of children, I’d use plastic cups instead of glass.