Saturday Savings -- How did you do this week?

$49.39

Well, I went over the amount I try to stay under every week ($40), but I just couldn't help it. They had some good deals that I was able to stock up on. My kids love these granola bars and we enjoy putting olives on pizza, tacos, salads, etc. All in all I thought it was a pretty successful trip even though my cashier at Wal-Mart politely asked me not to come in her line again because my coupons give her trouble. Oh well, you win some and you lose some ;)

How did you do this week? Did you find any unbelievable deals that will make us all jealous?

CVS -- Begins Sunday, Sept.28-Oct. 4

Buy $20 worth of participating products, get Iron Man DVD for $9.99. Products include:
Dawn ($0.99); 9/28PG $0.25/1
Duracell ($5.99); 8/31PG $0.75/1
Pringles ($0.99); 8/31PG $0.30/3
Secret deodorant(2/$5); 8/31PG $1/2; 9/14PG $1/2
Old Spice deodorant (2/$5) 8/31PG $1/2
Tide($4.99); 9/28PG $1/1
Crest (2/$4.50); 9/28PG $1/2
Pantene ($3.33); 9/28PG $1/1
Always pads (2/$6) 8/31PG $0.50/1
Charmine ($6.99); 9/28PG $0.25/1
Nice & Easy ($4.95)

Rice Krispie treats or pop-tarts 3/$5
8/3Kelloggs $1/2 on pop-tarts; 8/3Kellogg's $1/2
Final: $1.17ea. when you buy 2


Get 5ecb when you buy $15 worth of participating Nestle products:
Nestle Singles (2/$1)
Nestle fun size candy (2/$5)
Nestle 100ct. candy ($9)
Ozarka (2/$5) 8/24RP several Ozarka coupons
Nestle theater candy($1)
Haagen-Dazs, Dibs or Drumsticks ($4)
Hot Pockets (2/$6) 9/28RP $0.50/1
Lean Cuisine (2/$6)
Dreyers (2/$9)

Febreze Noticeables $6.99
8/31PG $5/1; 9/28PG $5/1
Final: $1.99

Get $5ecb when you buy $15 worth of participating Scotch 3M products
Scotch mailing tape (2/$5)
Scotch masking or duct tape ($3.99)
Scotch paper cutter or packaging tape ($5)
post-it notes (2/$5)
Scotch-Brite sponge (2/$5) 9/21RP $1/2
Scotch mailing envelope (3/$5)
moving or storage box (3/$5)
photo document mailer (3/$5)
3M adhesive hook (2/$5)
3M lint brush or roller(2/$5)

All Sunsilk Buy 2/$7 and get $2ecb (limit 2)
8/17RP $1.50/1 shampoo or conditioner; 8/17RP $1.50/1 styling product
Final: $2 for 2

Get $1.50ecb wyb Stayfree or Carefree for $4.49 each (limit 1)
9/28PG $1/2 Carefree; $2/2 Stayfree
Final: $2.99 without coupon

Gillette Fusion Razor, Get $5ecb wyb one for $9.99 (limit 1)
9/28PG $4 off
Final: $0.99

Gillette Venus Razor, Get $3ecb wyb one for $9.99
Final: $6.99

Lady Speed Stick Clinical Proof, Get $2ecb wyb one for $6.99
9/28SS $1.50 off
Final: $3.49

CVS boxed diapers, 52-60ct., Get $2ecb wyb one $14.99
Final: $12.99

Gillette shampoo or conditioner, Get $2ecb wyb 2/$9
9/28PG $2 off one
Final: 2/$3 w/2 coupons

Covergirl Clean liquid makeup, Get $5.49 wyb one for $5.49
9/21PG Free face product wyb any foundation; 9/21PG $1 any Covergirl
Final: Free plus overage and free face product when you use both coupons

Colgate Total and Cavity protection toothpaste, 360 or active angle toothbrush, Get $2 wyb 2/$5
9/7SS $0.75 off one Colgate toothpaste; 9/28SS $0.75/1 toothpaste
Final: 2/$1.50

Gillette Disposable razors $4.99
8/31PG $2/1 Venus, Mach 3, Daisy 3 or Sensor 3 disposable razors
Final: $2.99

Softsoap liquid hand soap $0.99
9/28PG $0.35/1
Final: $0.64

Thanks to taylortownpreview and couponmom for helping me with these coupon match ups.

My Favorite Survey Company!!!

I told you I would share more on some good survey companies. Today I am sharing my favorite one, Outpost.com. This one is great because I get 5-8 surveys a week and I usually qualify for one-third of them. This may not seem like much but at an average of $2 per survey it can add up. It's nice to get a check every month just for spending a few minutes a week answering questions. I couldn't figure out how to put a link in this post, but if you want to try out opinionpost.com there is a advertisement for it directly under my profile. Later I will move it down, but for convenience sake I will leave it where it is for a few days.

Remember survey companies should not ever ask for $$$ up front. If they do try another one.

Truth or Dare: Does pasta freeze well??

The truth is I have not dared to do this yet, because I would hate to waste a good meal if it did not turn out.

We have quite a few expecting women in our fellowship and I try to cook meals for their family after their babies are born. The main meal I cook is a mexican casserole that has corn tortillas, cheese, chicken and a few sauces (hence all the enchilada sauce I keep buying). I make this because it freezes well. The only problem is, it is a bit spicy and I know that sometimes nursing babies can't handle the spice. So to get back to the subject, I also make a chicken alfredo casserole that is wonderful, but I don't know how well the pasta freezes. I want to make sure whatever meal I send can be frozen just in case they are overwhelmed with generous people bringing food.

So, has anyone dared to freeze pasta and how did it turn out? Also, if you have some alternative recipes that are great to take to families in this situation let me know. I'm sure my readers would be glad to get some knew recipes.

CVS sales will begin on Sundays!

I will not be posting CVS deals today. According, to a store manager in Mt. Pleasant and the weekly circular, sales dates are moving back to Sundays for the time being. So check back Friday or Saturday for the deals that will begin this Sunday.

Hidden Deal!!

I went to Wal-Mart today for my weekly shopping trip (I'll post picture later) and I found a hidden deal.

Starkist Creations Pouch $1.58

9/7RP $1 off

Final: $0.58

Let us know if you found a great deal when you went to Wal-Mart this week.

Kroger Highlights Sept. 24-30

If you don't get this ad delivered to you be sure to pick up today's Longview News Journal or Dallas Morning News. As always, if you don't have a store near you, Wal-Mart ad matches.

Springdale Milk 2/$6 (Dallas only)

Kroger shredded cheese, 6-8oz. 3/$5

Red seedless grapes 10lbs./$10

Kroger sour cream, cottage cheese or dip, 16oz. $1

Land O Lakes spreadable butter, 8oz 10/$10
8/24SS $0.50
Final: $0.50

Ballpark hotdogs, 16oz 10/$10
8/24RP $1/2
Final: $0.50

Bartlett Pears 10lb./$10

Healthy Choice Simple Selections & Marie Callender's pot pie $1ea. (wyb 10)

Kroger Saltines $0.88

Kroger cereals, oatmeal, fruit bars and chewy granola bars $1 (wyb 6)

Naval Oranges 2/$1

Old El Paso Taco Shells, 12ct. $1
8/10GM $1/2
Final: $0.50

Aquafresh toothpaste $1
9/7SS $0.50 off or $1 off & $.75 off Aquafresh Advance here or here
Final: $0.50 or Free or $0.25