Pampers Gifts to Grow: 90 New Points!

If you haven't signed up for the Pampers "Gifts to Grow" Program over at Pampers Village yet, then now is a great time!  Not only can you enter codes from any Pampers products you buy to earn gifts - but right now there are 90 FREE POINTS available to get you started!  Here are the points codes - just click the picture above to sign up so you can enter them:

GTGPLAY1USA2010
GTGPLAY2USA2010
GTGPLAY3USA2010

Rite-Aid Highlights: 3/21 - 3/27

There are a few great deals this week - especially on diapers, but also a few free items!  I'm liking the charcoal deal so we can grill out soon.  If you see any great deals I missed, leave a comment!

• Get Rite-Aid Video Values Coupons HERE - earn 20 pts. and get a $5/$20 Printable!
• Print a $3/$15 Rite-Aid Coupon HERE and a $5/$25 Coupon HERE.  
• You should use these BEFORE any other coupons, when your total is highest.  This is A-OK and even addressed in the Rite-Aid Corporate Coupon Policy HERE (Take a copy with you just in case!)
• Although Rite-Aid in-ad coupons SAY Manufacturer coupons, they're NOT!!  The barcode is a store barcode, and will stack just fine with other coupons.

Best SCR Deals:

Little Swimmers $6.99
Use $3/1 PRINT
Submit $1 SCR
(makes it $2.99 ea!)

Huggies or Pullups $8.99
Use $3/1 PRINT
Use $2/1 Video Values Q
Submit $1 SCR

(makes it $2.99 ea!)

Diaper Deal:
Buy 1 Huggies Diapers + 1 Little Swimmers = $15.99
Use $3/$15 Coupon
Use (2) $3/1 Q's
Use $2/1 Video Values Q
Submit $1 Huggies + $1 Little Swimmers SCRS
(makes it $1.49 ea!)

Cottonelle 20 pack $10.99
Use $1/1 Print
Use $1/1 Video Values Q
Submit $2 SCR

(makes it $6.99!)

Always Maxi Pads or Tampax Tampons $2.99
Submit $1 SCR
Use $1/1 (either) from 3/7 P&G
(makes it 99¢ ea!)

Other Deals:

Cover Girl Mascara BOGO
Use BOGO Covergirl from 2/7 P&G

(makes 2 FREE!)

Ester-C $8.49 – $10.00 BOGO
Use (2) $5/1 from 2/21 SS
(makes 2 FREE!)

Pepsi 12-Packs 4/$12
Use $2/4 in-ad Q

(makes it $2.50 ea)

Kingsford Charcoal 8.3 lb or Matchlight 6.7 lb:  $5 ea
Submit $1 SCR wyb 2
Use Buy Kingsford ~ Get Kraft Dressing, Glad Product, or KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce FREE coupons HERE  *Pick the highest priced items - Hopefully $2.50-ish

Charcoal Deal Idea:
Buy (2) Kingsford + (2) Highest Priced FREE items = $15
Use $3/$15 Rite-Aid Q
Use (2) Free Item Coupons
Submit $1 SCR
(Pay $1.50 per item!)

Bacon-Grilled-Cheese Sandwiches

Photo Courtesy of AskYourCook.com

It's a chilly, thunder-stormy Sunday, and we came home from church with a van full of wet, hungry boys.  I had no ideas for a  warm, comforting lunch - but I did have a fridge full of cheese (Free at Food Lion this week!) and Ready-to-Eat Bacon (50¢ at Walgreens last week w/ $1.50 coupon!)   What emerged will go down in Miles Family History as the most perfect lunch EVER.

The boys had an American Cheese & Bacon Melt, while my husband opted for a Pepper-Jack & Bacon Melt.  I got crazy and did a little bit of both on mine!

So if you have some cheese & bacon in your fridge (That ready-to-eat kind expires QUICKLY) - then give it a try!   It's soooooooooo yummy......

Target Home Printables

Hey guys!  There are some sweet new Home coupons you'll want to bring with you if you're heading out to Target today!  I love these because the wording is not terribly specific and it does't exclude clearance items.  These only print 1 each & don't expire until 4/24.  Let us know if you see any great deals to use these on!!  PRINT HERE

$2 off Beach towel
$2 off Outdoor solar lighting
*NOTE* This Q shows $3 Off on the Target Coupon Screen but prints as $2 Off
10% off Patio purchase of $100 or more
20% off Circo kids’ bedding item (Twin or Full Size)
25% off Area rug purchase of $50 or more
$2 off Home Basic white dinner plates
20% off Bedding item
$5 off Ottoman (Furniture Department)
$1.50 off Bedroom pillow (Decorative or Sleep) but then says (Excludes Decorative Toss Pillow)

- Thanks, Kerry at TotallyTarget!

Target Highlights: 3/21 - 3/27

This is a good week at Target, I'm glad the Sobe deal is back and with all the upcoming trips to the park, I think I might stock up on fruitsnacks too!  If you don't dabble much in the drugstore game, then it's a good chance to get some 44¢ Dove shampoo, a FREE Airwick I-Motion, & 2¢ handsoap!  These are all the best deals I see this week - thanks to all the great info from Kerry, over at Totally Target!

Grocery:

Buy (10) SoBe Water or Enhanced Tea (20 oz) $1 ~ Get a $5 Target Gift Card
Use (2)  BOGO PRINT(FF)
Stack WITH (1) 50¢/1 Target Q PRINT

(makes it 25¢ ea!)

Buy (4) Kelloggs Fruitsnacks or Yogos @ $1.88 ~ Get 1 Free Yogos
Buy 2 Fruit Snacks & 3 Yogos *One will ring up FREE
Use (2) $1/1 Yogos + (2) $1/1 Fruit Snacks PRINT

(makes it 70¢ ea after gift card!)

Buy (2) Ore-Ida 20 oz + Products ~ Get 1 FREE
*all priced around $2.50
Use (2) $1/1 Hasbrowns from 3/21 SS or $1/1 Steam-N-Mash PRINT
(makes it $1 ea after free item!)

Bird’s Eye Steamfresh Vegetables (12 oz) $1/ea
Use $1/3 from 3/7 Smart Source or 50¢/1 from 3/21 SS

(makes it 50¢-67¢ ea)

Household/Beauty:

Airwick i-Motion Starter Kit $6
Use $5/1 in 3/7 SS
Stack WITH $1/1 Target coupon PRINT

(makes it FREE!)

Dial NutriSkin Hand Soap  $1.37
Use 35¢/1 from 3/7 RP
Stack WITH $1/1 Target coupon PRINT

(makes it 2¢ ea!)

Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo/Conditioner  $3.44
Use $2/1 PRINT
Stack WITH $1/1 Target coupon PRINT

(makes it 44¢/ea!)

Monopoly or Connect 4 Board Game $7
Use $5/1 Monopoly Q or $4/1 Connect 4 PRINT

(makes it $2 - $3 ea)

Buy (2) Tampax Pearl Tampons (40 ct) $6.99 ~ Get $5 Target Gift Card
Use (2) $2/1 in 3/7 P&G insert

(makes it $2.49 ea after Gift Card)

Easter Baskets w/ Embroidered Liners: Only $14.99

 

Save up to 80% on home decor, accessories, kitchenware, toys for kids and so much more at Lillian Vernon's Big Sale!    These adorable fabric-lined wicker Easter baskets caught my eye.  I used to work at Pottery Barn, and I could never afford these for the kids at $15 for just the liner + around $40 for the basket + $$$ for the embroidery.  I think these are a STEAL at only $14 for basket, liner & personalization!

Go HERE to check out all their lovely Easter baskets before they sell out!

FREE Shipping Code:
Ordering 4 or more??  Get free shipping on orders over $50 with code 520840100 at checkout!

There are a few great new coupons from the last few days, so let's catch up in case we see any great uses for them soon!  Remember, once these reach print limit, they will be unavailable - so print now if you think you will use them!
NOTE: Right click on these links and choose "Open in new tab/window so you won't be directed away from our site - we're working on the problem, and it should be fixed soon!

$1/2 Uncle Ben's Rice PRINT
BOGO Stacy's Brand Pita Chips PRINT Limit Reached

$1/1 Honeysuckle White Fresh/Frozen Turkey PRINT
$2/1 Nivea Body Wash for Women PRINT
$1/1 Chinet Cut Crystal Plates or Cups PRINT
Don't Fret The Sweat (Great Degree, Suave, etc... Deodorant Coupons) has been RESET and are printing again for those of you who still need those!  PRINT

- Thanks, Printable Coupons & Deals

Kroger Highlights: 3/21 - 3/27

Kroger continues the "March to Savings" Promotion this week.  When you purchase 8 participating items you will receive $4 instant savings at checkout.  Highlights of these items are included below with an asterisk * to indicate that this item is part of the promotion. The price listed already reflects the 50¢ per item discount from the $4 Instant Savings.

Catalina Deals

We Value Your Opinion:
Some Kroger customer are receiving survey requests on their catalinas.  If you qualify and complete the survey you can be rewarded with product or Kroger Gift Cards

Philadelphia Cream Cheese:
Buy 3 - Get .75¢;  Buy 4 - Get $1;  Buy 5 or more - Get $1.50 OYNO

Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups:
Buy 2 -Get .50¢; Buy 3 - Get $1; Buy 4 - Get $1.50 OYNO

Betty Crocker Potatoes
Buy 1 - Get .50¢; Buy 2 - Get $1.50; Buy 3 - Get $3 OYNO
(Don't forget to load the Betty Crocker Cellfire coupon to your Kroger Card.)


Meat/Produce:

Tyson boneless, skinless Chicken Breast - $1.99/ lb
Fresh Ground Chuck - $1.99/ lb
Florida Fresh Strawberries - $1.98 (16 oz)
Asparagus - $1.98/lb

Grocery:

Kraft Natural Cheese (selected varieties) OR Sargento Shredded Cheese - .99¢ *
Use .40/2 Sargento from 1/31 SS
Use $1/2 or $2/2 Kraft from in-store dispenser
(makes it FREE - 59¢ each!)

Lay's Potato Chips - $2.29 *
Use $1/1 from 3/14 SS
(makes it $1.29)

Kellogg's Cereal (Select Varieties) - $2.77*
Use $1.50/1 Frosted Mini Wheat PRINT
Use $1/2 Fruit Loops from 3/7 RP
Use $1.50/2 Kellogg's Cereal PRINT
(final varies)

Birdseye Frozen Vegetables - $1.68 *
Use $1/4 PRINT
(makes it $1.43 each wyb 4)

Ore-Ida Potatoes (19-32 oz) - $2.29*
Use $1/2 from February All You Magazine
(makes it $1.79 each)

Tyson AnyTizers - 7.6-11oz - $2.18 *
Use $.55/1 from 1/24 SS
(makes it $1.63)

Classico Pasta Sauce - $1.49 *
Use $1/2 PRINT
(makes it .99¢ each)

Wesson Cooking Oil - $1.99 *
Use $1/1 from Conagra coupon booklet
(makes it .99¢)

Smart Balance Spread or Butter Blend or Sour Cream - $1.49 *
Use $1/1 from 3/21 RP
(makes it .49¢)

Nabisco Ritz Crackers, Chips Ahoy Cookies & Select Crackers - $1.99 *
Use $1/1 from 1/24 SS
(makes it .99¢)

Planter's Peanuts - 16 oz - $1.99 *
Use $1.50/1 PRINT (Facebook Coupon) or
Use $1/2 from 1/24, 3/7 SS
(makes it .49 - $1.49)

Ken's Salad Dressing - $1.49*
Use $1/2 from 3/7 SS
(makes it .99¢ each)

Mott's Apple Juice - 64 oz - .99¢ * 

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spread - .98¢
Use .50/1 PRINT
(makes it .48¢)

Starburst Jelly Beans $1.88
Use $1/2 PRINT

(makes it $1.38 ea)

Pillsbury Grands Biscuits - 16.5 oz - .98¢
Use .30/2 PRINT , PRINT or 3/7 SS
(makes it .83¢)

Household: 

Quilted Northern Bath Tissue (12 roll pk) - $5.99
Use .50/1 from 3/14 RP
(makes it $4.99)

Brawny Paper Towels (6-8 rolls) - $5.49*
Use .50/1 from 3/14 RP
(Makes it $4.49)

Pampers Swaddlers or Cruisers - $8.99
Use $2/1 from 2/21 P&G
(makes it $6.99)

Colgate Total Whitening Toothpaste - $1.67
Use $1/1 from 3/7 SS
(makes it .67¢)

- Thanks to Robin at PinkCouponCafe for a fantastic list! 

Simplify Sunday 3/21

Debbie McCuiston, self-proclaimed "Queen of Clutter-Free", does a segment for us each Sunday on simplifying our lives, getting rid of "clutter", and focusing on what's important.  We're really excited about this new segment - and hope you are too!  Take it away Debbie....
 

It's that time of year when visions of spring projects are dancing in our heads. If you are like me I have a project list a mile long. There are always more projects than time or money. There have been many times we have wondered if other people have a million projects that they are always working on or thinking about. Is it true that there are people that live in this great country that don't wake up everyday thinking about working on projects or really working on projects? What do they do with their time--or are they bored out of their minds?

We are dreamers-- always dreaming and planning what home improvement  we will tackle next. It seems that we have had the same projects going on for at least the last 5 years. I have noticed that as soon as you get close to finishing something-another something breaks. So you stop what you are doing and fix the problem. And on and on it goes.  Of our million pending projects, about half are ones we started and didn't finish. It seems to be a never ending circle. I am sure if we EVER get everything completed the very next day it will be time to start over and redo the first project because it has been so long ago!

 

I sat down this year determined to figure out why we never seem to make any progress on the project list. After taking a realistic look at what is going on, I have come to the conclusion that we needed a plan that we could stick with. I am one of those people that needs to put it on paper and be able to mark it off when it is completed. I guess its sort of like a grown-up sticker chart. 

 

As we started making the list, we wrote down all our dream projects and all the stuff that has to be done before the house falls apart.  We decided not to take the advice of all the "how to" shows that tell you to upgrade or repair with the idea of selling someday...always asking what this repair will add to the value of our home in the sellers market. To tell you the truth, I don't care. We plan on staying in this house until the Lord moves us on--either to heaven or somewhere else. We have been in our home for almost 25 years. I like it just fine. There are memories in every room in this house. I don't need an upgrade or to keep up with the latest or greatest. We have worked hard to make this house a home. All we really want and need is to make our home a place that people feel comfortable in, and that they know we care about them. The Lord has blessed us and we want to be able to share that with everyone and anyone that comes into our home. Now we have a purpose and a plan, next is putting it into practice.

 

We went thru the list and put them in order of importance--sorry that didn't work. So we listed them in order of what we wanted to do, grouping like projects together. We came up with 28 major projects. They range from finishing the rock wall in the front yard to adding a sun room on the side of the house. Then we took each project and broke these down into all the steps it would take to complete that job and gave it a ball park cost. We wrote each project on an envelope and the cost, numbered them, then put them in order. Now when we get a little extra money we will start filling each envelope. (The envelope system works like a dream, thanks to Dave Ramsey's financial peace university) When that project is funded we can begin. As hard as it was, not one of the envelopes have "hire this job out" on them, much to my sweet husband's disappointment. I guess I will have to continue to watch HGTV to be able to tell him how to do the next project on the list. Now we just need to find our own "rich uncle" and get a sneak peek at his very generous will. We just need $50K to get it all done.  Oh well, looking at the big picture and the BIG price tag it seems impossible, but breaking it down to one job at a time, it is much easier to see progress. So now in five years we can look back and see how far we have come and where we are headed. 

 

I believe we are like this with God.  We want to see the whole plan He has for our life. We think that God needs us to check the blueprint and see if it goes along with what we had in mind. But in reality if we saw the big picture and knew what was ahead we would be scared to death. We just need to trust that He has made these plans just for us before time began. If we keep our eyes on HIM and don't let the world set the standard for our lives It will get finished. In Jeremiah 29:11 God talks about the plans He has for us - plans to prosper us not to harm us....We don't need to see it all we just need to trust. When we plant a garden, we trust that those little tiny seeds will grow and prosper. If it is so easy to trust a seed, why do we try to second guess God or wonder where He is in all of this? Let us try to be more like the little ones in our life that trust us every time we hold out our hand and they put their sweet little hand in ours and would follow us to the ends of the earth and never think twice about it. May we set our eyes on the prize before us and follow with a child like faith. God is in control when we aren't!!!  Don't miss the journey of a lifetime worrying about the "what ifs". He has loved us since the world was spoken into place. Trust Him it's the best and hardest thing you will ever do!! My prayers are with you!!!

 

Any questions or suggestions please let me know--Love hearing from you queenofclutterfree@yahoo.com