A new money saving meal idea...

OK, I am back.
Again.
And I'm back to finding the coupons on my own.
And I have a new idea.

After I find out what's on sale I am going to plan out my weekly menu based on these deals. My menu runs Thursday to Thursday because that's when the Publix ad comes out. Here is a sample menu based on what's on sale at Publix this week:

Thursday:Pork chops, stove top stuffing and broccoli.
Friday: Pizza and a salad.
Saturday: Fried Chicken, corn on the cob, and potato salad.
Sunday: Roasted pork with onions and green peppers, and mashed potatoes.
Monday: Pasta with zucchini, yellow squash in olive oil and seasonings.
Tuesday: Grilled chicken thighs, saffron rice, green beans.
Wednesday: Pasta with sauce and meatballs, and a salad.

I'll post more details after I see the new Publix ad tomorrow!

Saving Money Rocks!

As a follow up... my second Publix trip after going to thegrocerygame.com...

SPENT: $6.16
SAVED: $20.73

And that's no typo!

Publix trip 4/16/2010

My Publix trip was a great success. I used their online weekly ad to see what was on sale, then I went to coupontom.com to search for coupons.

Total Spent: $29.34
Total Saved: $30.24

Yesterday I went to thegrocerygame.com to see if there was anything I missed... and there was!
Want to know what I'm going back for?

I'm going back for 12 things I missed, all at over 80% off!

Want to know what I'm going to get at Publix for $0.04???

Go to thegrocerygame.com and find out! Sign up and try it out for free!

Olay Rebate

Check out the rebate at Olay.com. Get a $20 rebate when you spend $50 on Olay facial care products including moisturizers, cleansers, and specialty treatments. Purchases must be made by May 9th and the rebate form must be postmarked by May 21st.

The best way to do this is look for a product you use to go on sale. Then don't forget to check for a coupon at coupontom.com before you go. There are some GREAT ones!

When I make my purchase I'll be sure to post it!

Want to $ave Big? Check out the Gorcery Game!

Yesterday was my Walgreen's trip. What did I get?

Lysol Wipes (x2)
Ban Deodorant
Blue Diamond Almonds (x2)
Ajax Dish Soap (x2)
Snuggle Fabric Softener
Neutrogena Foundation
Neutrogena Powder

What did I spend?
$29.67

How much did I save?
$27.69

Want to do the same to your shopping bills? Go to www.thegrocerygame.com!

Perception Perfection

I color my hair at home to save money
My hair is dried out and the color looks funny

My skin is quite dull each morning I wake up
I use the wrong cleanser, sunscreen and makeup

I drink too much coffee, my teeth are not white
Never floss in the morning, only sometimes at night

My polish, all chipped, not nice and neat
You could sand wood with the heels of my feet

I don’t exercise each day as much as I should
I don’t feed my family all the right food

I fail to recycle, I leave on the power
I use too much water on the days I do shower

I read to my kids but not often enough
When they do play it’s with all the wrong stuff

I don’t call my friends as much as I ought
Date night with hubby doesn’t happen a lot

The bed is not made, the kitchen’s a mess
It’s four o’clock and I’m not even dressed

I don’t understand it, I feel like a sham
But God, you accept me just as I am

My life is not perfect, yet You always care
Though some days I don’t even acknowledge You’re there

My list of complaints is petty and small
But You listen patiently as I name them all

I must look so awful from Your view point above
Yet each day You show me unconditional love

You have blessed me with friends and a beautiful family
You protect us from evil that human eyes can’t see

So I thank You today for all You have done
Help me count all my blessings and not miss a one

Free Canvas

Although I haven't tried this one yet (because I am still waiting to take the perfect photo) this sounded like a great deal and thought I would pass it along. You can turn one photo into a canvas for free at http://canvaspeople.com/.

First time customers get a $55 coupon, which will get you an 8x10 canvas, all you pay is shipping. Or you can use the $55 towards a larger canvas, framing, and special effects. It looks awesome. Now if I could just get my kids to sit still...