Culinary Crafts: Please Don't See A Shadow

I'm a little behind getting this posted; life sure has been busy here this week!  But, I finally took time to read Leigh's latest post, Don't See A Shadow, and I am 100% on Leigh's side about this weather business.  It can be freezing cold and the sunshine will make it just a bit more bearable. 

Sadly, Mr. Phil did see his shadow and predicts 6 more weeks of winter.  Although, I'm just not too sure how reliable a groundhog is as a weatherman!  Anyone know how often his predictions are right? 

Anyhoo, head over and take a look at this week's recipes!  In case you didn't know, Nutter Butters are my favorite cookies and Rice Krispy treats rate pretty high on my snack-o-metter, too!  You can also read Leigh's column on iSurf News!

Update: Treat Your Sweet Vendors List

I just got a note from McCay Chiropractic with an updated list of vendors for the upcoming Treat Your Sweet event! 

Here's what we have to look forward to!

McCay Chiropractic

‎**Update on Vendors**
McCay Chiropractic (Dr. McCay)
Relay for Life~Sheriffs Dept Team
MaryKay
Premier Jewelry
Tupperware
Car Light up decals~from Sandra Clayton (I am totally looking forward to seeing these in person!)
Celebrating Home/Home Interior
Candle House~Also taking Cornhole orders
Book signing with Matt Hughes (Get your copy of Mon Coeur Mort at the event for $11!)
ACE (I wonder if this is the hardware store?)
Bird-houses and Weather-vanes
Schwan's
Handmade Pens and Pencils (Interesting fact about me, I'd rather go to Staples than the shoe store, so you know I can't wait to see these handmade pens and pencils!)

Mark your calendars for Treat Your Sweet at McCay Chiropractic, Tuesday, February 7th, from 4-7 pm!  I'll see you there!

2/1 Market Place Coupon Matchup

Market Place Coupon Matchup
Sales Dates: Wednesday, February 1st - Tueday, February 7th
Regular Weekly Ad Matchup

• Charmin $4.98 {-.25/1 Charmin product, PG 1/29
• Bounty Paper Towels $4.98 {-.25/1 Bounty towels or napkins, PG 1/29
• Bunny Bread $1.48 {-.25/1 Bunny Bread, SS 1/15
• TGIF Appetizers $3.48 {-$5/2 Heinz frozen snacks and appetizers, (Nancys, Delimex, TGI Fridays, Bagel Bites), SS 12/04 (exp 02/05)
• Bagel Bites $1.98 {-$5/2 Heinz frozen snacks and appetizers, (Nancys, Delimex, TGI Fridays, Bagel Bites), SS 12/04 (exp 02/05)
• New York Garlic Toast, Breasticks, or Knots 2/$5 {-.40/1 New York Brand frozen product, SS 1/15 or -$1 off New York Brand garlic knots, SS 1/15
• Farm Rich Snacks $4.98 {-.75/1 Farm Rich product, SS 1/15 or -.75/1 Farm Rich snack printable
• Healthy Choice Complete or Steamers 4/$10 {-$1/2 Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers frozen product, SS 1/01 (exp 02/05) or -.75/2 Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers frozen product, SS 1/01 (exp 02/05) or -$1/3 Healthy Choice Complete meals printable or -$1/2 Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers printable
• Pillsbury Cookie Dough 2/$5 {-$1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated cookie dough, SS 12/04 or -$1/2 Pillsbury refrigerated cookie dough, SS 11/13 (exp 02/04) or -$1/2 Pillsbury refrigerated cookie dough, SS 12/11 or -$1/3 Pillsbury refrigerated cookie dough, SS 1/08; check your binder, you've probably got at least one coupon for these!
• Farmland Seasoned Pork Tenderloin $5.97 {-.55/1 Farmland product printable
• Keebler Cheez-It Crackers $2.98 {-$1/2 Keebler crackers or Sunshine Cheez-it crackers, 8-16 oz, RP 1/29
• Rotel Tomatoes $0.98 {-.20/1 Rotel Zesty tomato and green chili sauce printable or -Free Rotel sauce wyb (2) Rotel diced tomatoes, 8 oz, max .70, SS 1/22 **Do not think the green chili sauce will be on sale, but it's worth checking if you can get this printable!**
• Planter's Peanuts $2.99 {-$1.50/2 Planters peanuts, 4-21.25 oz, SS 1/29
• Campbell's Chunky Soup 2/$3 {-$1.50/4 Campbell's Chunky soup or chili printable or -$1/2 Campbell's Chunky soup or Chunky Chili, SS 1/08 or -$1/3 Campbell's Chunky soup or chili printable
• Ritz Crackers $1.98 {-$1/2 Nabisco crackers (Facebook) printable
• Kraft Pourable Dressings 2/$4 {-.75/2 Kraft dressing, 14 or 16 oz, SS 1/22
• Vlassic Pickles $1.98 {-.55/1 Vlasic pickles jar, SS 1/29
Non-Coupon Good Buys

• Always Save Vegetables 2/$1
• Always Save Saltines $1.17
• Ronco Pasta 2/$1

$4 Extreme Saver "Stock-up" List **Be Sure to Check the Expiration Dates**

• Always Save Vegetables 2/$1
• Always Save Saltines $1.17
• Ronco Pasta 2/$1
• New York Garlic Toast, Breasticks, or Knots 2/$5 {-.40/1 New York Brand frozen product, SS 1/15 or -$1 off New York Brand garlic knots, SS 1/15 (I rarely see the price of New York products go lower than 2/$5 at Food Giant / Sureway.  This coupon will double at Sureway so you'll pay $1.70 per box and that's a price I can live with!  I do think these may be part of the Mega Event at Kroger this week, though.)

2/1 Food Giant & Sureway Coupon Matchup

Food Giant & Sureway Coupon Matchup
Sales Dates: Wednesday, February 1st - Tueday, February 7th

Smart Shopper Savings
(You'll need a filled Smart Shopper Stamp Card to enjoy these prices!  You'll earn one stamp for every $5 you spend at Food Giant or Sureway.)

• Charmin $6.98 {-.25/1 Charmin product, PG 1/29
• Bounty Paper Towels $6.98 {-.25/1 Bounty towels or napkins, PG 1/29
• Tide $5.48 {-$2/3 Tide detergents or Stain Release or Downy Bounce, excl trial sizes, PG 1/29 or -.50/1 Tide detergents or Stain Release or Downy Bounce, excl trial sizes, PG 1/29
• Lipton Tea Bags $2.98 {-.50/1 Lipton tea bags, RP 1/29

Regular Weekly Ad Matchup

• Digiorno Pizza 2/$10 {-$1/2 Digiorno pizzas, 12.6 - 36.8 oz printable or -$2/2 DiGiorno large pizza, RP 1/29 (exp 02/05)
• Prairie Farms Orange Juice $2.48 {-.45/1 Prairie Farms orange juice, half gal, RP 1/29
• New York Garlic Toast, Breasticks, or Knots 2/$5 {-.40/1 New York Brand frozen product, SS 1/15 or -$1 off New York Brand garlic knots, SS 1/15
• Totino's Pizza Rolls $2.98 {-.35/1 Totino's Pizza Rolls, SS 12/11 or -.35/1 Totino's Pizza Rolls, SS 1/08 or -.35/1 Totino's Pizza Rolls, SS 1/29 or -.40/2 Totino's Pizza Rolls printable or -.50/2 Totino's Pizza Rolls printable
• Prairie Farms Ice Cream Squares $3.29 {-.40/1 Prairie Farms square ice cream, half gallon printable
• Farm Rich Snacks $5.98 {-.75/1 Farm Rich product, SS 1/15 or -.75/1 Farm Rich snack printable
• Bunny Bread 2/$3 {-.25/1 Bunny Bread, SS 1/15
• Kraft Homestyle Dinners $1.99 {-$1/2 Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, SS 1/29 or -.75/1 Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, SS 1/29
• Vlassic Pickles $2.48 {-.55/1 Vlasic pickles jar, SS 1/29
• Kellogg's Cereal 2/$5 {-$1/3 Kellogg's cereals, RP 1/08
• Planter's Peanuts $2.99 {-$1.50/2 Planters peanuts, 4-21.25 oz, SS 1/29
• V8 Fusion $2.98 {-$1 off V8 V-Fusion Smoothie, 38 oz, SS 1/08 or -$1 off Campbell's V8 V-Fusion smoothie, 36 oz printable
• Campbell's Chunky Soupn 2/$3 {-$1.50/4 Campbell's Chunky soup or chili printable or -$1/2 Campbell's Chunky soup or Chunky Chili, SS 1/08 or -$1/3 Campbell's Chunky soup or chili printable
• Del Monte Fruit $2.48 {-$1/2 Del Monte fruit cups, RP 1/08
• Keebler Townhouse or Club Crackers 2/$5 {-$1/2 Keebler crackers, 8 oz +, RP 12/11 (exp 02/05)
• Kraft Dressings $1.79 {-.75/2 Kraft dressing, 14 or 16 oz, SS 1/22
• Huggies Pullups $9.98 {-$2 off Huggies Pull-Ups printable or -$2 off Pull-Ups training pants, jumbo pk. +, SS 1/15
• Oscar Lunchmeats $2.99 {-$1/2 Oscar Mayer Carving Board or Cold Cuts, SS 1/22

Non-Coupon Good Buys

• Best Choice Saltines 2/$3

$4 Extreme Saver "Stock-up" List
**Be Sure to Check the Expiration Dates**

• New York Garlic Toast, Breasticks, or Knots 2/$5 {-.40/1 New York Brand frozen product, SS 1/15 or -$1 off New York Brand garlic knots, SS 1/15 (I rarely see the price of New York products go lower than 2/$5 at Food Giant / Sureway.  This coupon will double at Sureway so you'll pay $1.70 per box and that's a price I can live with!  I do think these may be part of the Mega Event at Kroger this week, though.)
• Kraft Homestyle Dinners $1.99 {-$1/2 Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, SS 1/29 or -.75/1 Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, SS 1/29; I've never purchased these, but if you have the 75-cent coupon, I think $1.24 each is a reasonable price!
• Huggies Pullups $9.98 {-$2 off Huggies Pull-Ups printable or -$2 off Pull-Ups training pants, jumbo pk. +, SS 1/15; it's been a while since I purchased Pull-Ups, but I think I would have been happy to get a package for $7.98!

1/29 Dawn Coupon

Were you unhappy when you realized the 1/29 P&G coupon for Dawn had a really specific product list?  I was more unhappy when I got to Market Place and found that none of these products are part of the $1 sale!  Boo!  Market Place did have the bigger size bottles for two-something which would be one-something after the coupon doubles.  Still not a bad price for a big bottle of dish detergent.  But, I'm hoping for a good sale before the end of February!  I must say I kind of like the names and colors of these new guys.  I really want to try the pink, purple, and white varieties!

Kroger: 1/29 Change for a Change

Head over to Zeal for a Deal for another great Change for a Change matchup for your Kroger shopping this week! 

Mega Events are great times to shop for your donation items.  Just be sure to keep an eye on the expiration dates!  There are great prices on frozen items this week too, so you may want to ask your donation drop if they can accept frozen foods!

Change for a Change Items for Kroger Sale 1/29-2/4
French’s Spicy Brown $1.69 (Mega Sale $1.19)
$0.30/1 FRENCH’S® Spicy Brown Mustard PRINTPurchase 2 $1.18 (if your store doubles)
Franks RedHot Wing Sauce, $1.99 (Mega Sale $1.49)
$0.50/1 Franks RedHot Sauce 1/22/2012 SS Insert
Purchase 1 $.49 (if your store doubles)
Chi Chi Salsa $1.99 (Mega Sale $1.49)
$0.50/1 Chi-Chi’s Salsa Jar 01-08-12 SS
Purchase 1 $.49 (if your store doubles)
Balance Bar, Select Varieties, 1.76 oz, $.99 (Mega Sale 49¢)
$1/3 Balance Bar PRINTPurchase 3 $.47
Hunt’s Tomatoes or Pasta, Select Varieties, 12 to 14.5 oz, $1.09 (Mega Sale $.59)
$1/3 Hunt’s Tomatoes, 11 oz+ PRINTPurchase 3 $.78
Total Spent $3.41 for over $14 worth of groceries! (75% off!!)

Would You Make Your Own Liquid Hand Soap?

I came across this very interesting photo on Pinterest and couldn't resist reading the blog post on How to Make Liquid Hand Soap from a Bar of Soap.  You can find this clever tutorial on The Famer's Nest blog.

Would you make your own liquid hand soap?  I'd seriously consider it if Dial doesn't release a coupon soon!  Last year, there were several 35-cent off coupons that coincided with a 10 for $10 sale at Kroger.  The coupon doubled making each liquid hand soap the low, low price of 30-cents.  I stocked up but my supply is dwindling!

So, it couldn't have been better timing to find this "make your own" tutorial.  I'm not about to pay $4.99 for a bar of any kind of soap so I'll have to try this with something more economical.  And I know the tutorial says you can find liquid glycerin just about anywhere, but we live in rural America so I'll believe it when I find it! 

Don't Overlook the Coke Coupon in the Louisville Courier

If you picked up a copy of the Louisville Courier today, be sure to check for the "Save $2 Now when you buy four (4) 12-packs, 24 oz 6-packs, or 12oz 8-packs of any of the Coca-Cola Company" coupon.  This coupon is on the back page of the Metro section on the ValuMarket ad.  There's no store logo, just a picture of Coke products and 4 for $12 notated.  The coupons does state Manufacturer's Coupon so you should be able to use it anywhere!  My suggestion is use this coupon at Kroger this week where Coke products are on sale 4 for $12.  Good luck!

My hubby had to drive to two different locations in Madisonville to get two copies of the Louisville Courier this morning.  One copy had two Red Plums, a Smart Source, and a P&G with a Target ad.  The other had one Red Plum, a Smart Source, and a P&G with Target and Kmart Ads.  Another week without Kroger or Pharmacy ads.  I understand newspapers have a "print run" and that each paper may have different items included.  But, really, why would we need the Target ad instead of the Kroger or pharmacy ads? 

1/29 Sunday Coupon Preview

1/29 Sunday Coupon Preview  A Proctor & Gamble weekend is usually a good weekend to buy an extra copy of the Sunday Paper!

Big Lots: Save 20% Today (1/28)

Are you a Buzz Club Rewards Member at Big Lots?  Well, if you have that little orange card you can save 20% on your purchase today!  If you haven't signed up, you can do that today, too!  Big Lots doesn't accept manufacturer's coupons, but they carry a wide variety of products so I'm sure you can find a good deal with 20% off.  Today would be a great day to grab donation items at an even lower discounted price!  Just keep an eye on those expiration dates!  If you're looking for donatable items for this fall, try to keep your expiration dates after May/June 2013, that will make the item useable through the end of the next school year!