Shopping

SAVED 99%!!

KROGER:

I had 2 coupons that were about to expire on things that I needed so I decided to do a second trip to Kroger. Usually I only go once a week on Sunday. But I did REALLY good today! :-)  I bought 2 Peanut Butters b/c of all the hype about the prices going up soon. We don't normally eat a lot of it but, I like to have some on hand for sandwiches and such.

2 packs thin Chicken Breasts on Mark Down- One was $3.70 and one was $2.60

3 Dr Pepper TEN 2Liters-
 FREE with coupons from Sunday paper

Pine sol $1.79
 Used .50cent coupon that doubled to $1
 Paid  .79cents

Kroger Creamy Peanut Butter: $2.19

Peter Pan Peanut Butter: $2.49
 Used .50cent coupon that doubled to $1
 Paid $1.49


2 Cover Girl sharpeners: $2.69
2 Cover Girl sponges: $2.69
4 Cover Girl puffs: $2.69
 Used 4 $8/2 coupons. SO these were FREE with $10.48 OVERAGE!!! :-)
(Will use some of these in baskets too)

Paid: $3.70
Tax: $3.41
SAVED: $40.20(99%)

 FAMILY DOLLAR:

11 Nail items all priced at $1. Used $1 coupons from Sunday papers. ALL FREE :-)
Paid:$1.07 in tax!
I am going to make baskets for some teachers at Sissy's school! (Thanks Tammie)

CVS:

2 Finish Dishwasher Tabs on sale $2.99
 Used 2-$1 coupons
 Paid $1.99 each

Used $2ECB

Paid:$2.56 for both!

WALGREENS:
(Yes, I know that's alot! I DID NOT clear any shelves, these are from 3 different Walgreens on two different days and after a truck order)

Cottonelle 12pk Toilet Paper $5
 Buy 2pks and get $3RR
Used .75cent coupons, .50cent coupons and 1 $3/2 coupon
Also used $1 coupon from Walgreens October coupon book

I also bought diapers but I do not have a picture of them, I think I got 6or7 of the Huggies Slip on Diapers, they were not advertised as part of the RR deal but it did still print.
So I used my RR from the diapers on the TP and vise verse.

8 pieces of candy I got as fillers: 37cents each

Paid: $31.59 Got $18RR -Like getting them for $1.13each! :-)
Tax: $6.10
SAVED: $38.25

Pretty good day. Glad to have my toilet paper stock back up! It's really hard to believe how much I have in my stock pile from just 8 months of stocking up! I have couponed for years but really got into it right before I lost my job.  One day I will take some pictures to share with all of you! :-)

Homemade "Fall" Granola

Homemade "Fall" Granola

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups rolled oats (if you want bars use steel cut oats so it will stick together better)
• 1 cup raw sliced almonds
• 1 cup raw cashew pieces
• 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds  
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Also need – parchment paper
• *Can use unsweetened shredded coconut and raw pumpkin seeds

Directions

1. Place an oven rack in the lower-middle position and heat the oven to 250 degrees. Line a large rimmed rectangular baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Place the oats, almonds, cashews, coconut, seeds and spices in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine.
3. Heat the butter and honey together in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter melts. Stir in sea salt and vanilla. Remove from the heat.
4. Pour the hot liquids over the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the dry ingredients are evenly moist. Turn the granola onto the prepared pan and press firmly with a spatula to create an even layer, about 1/2 inch thick. Bake until the granola is firm to the touch and a deep golden brown, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. (The granola will become crisper as it cools.) Cool completely in the pan, then lift an edge of parchment and break the granola into pieces (if making bars) or break it up into small chunks by pounding it in a zip lock bag (if making cereal). Store in plastic bags or air tight container at room temperature. The granola will keep at the height of its texture and flavor for 2 weeks. Serve with dried or fresh fruit and milk or yogurt, or eat out of hand.

*I got the original recipe from 100daysofrealfood