Operation $40K

I MOSTLY followed what I had planned -- here is what I actually did: Transaction 1 --- 4 hormel kids @$2.28 2 hormel compleat @$2.28 4 Birdseye steamfresh @$1.00 6 Jell-O @ .75 (normally $.79) Capri Sun @ $2.35 -- f or Sunday School - coupons: Three $.55/1 Hormel, two $.50/1 Birdseye, $1/2 Birdseye, three $.55/2 Jell-O, $1/1 Capri Sun, 2 BOGO Hormel Kids, 1 BOGO Hormel Compleats $31.00 for $6.62 Transaction 2 4 Riceland rice $1.19 10 stove top @$1.50 (normally $2.22)  - donate 2 Miracle Whip @$2.99 -Coupons used: Four $.50/1 Riceland, Four $1/2 StoveTop, two $1/1 Miracle Whip, two B4G1 Stove Top (tear pad at store) $37.00 for $7.14 and I got a surprise Catalina for $1.50 off my next order! Transaction 3 2 stove top @$1.50 (normally $2.22) 2 Welches juice @$4.49 and 3.95 2 Vlasic Pickle Relish @$1.89 2 cool whip @ $.89 (normally $1.79) lite pom @$2.50 (normally $4.49) 6 cans Ocean Spray cranberries @$1.33 (normally $1.49) -coupons used: $1/2 Stove Top, three $1/

Here are the recipes that I shared with the viewers of NBC15 on the segment I taped this week. The "cheat" roll out cookies are actually super easy and yummy! ANDES CANDIES COOKIES 3/4 c. butter 1 1/2 c. brown sugar 2 tbsp. water 12 oz. chocolate chips 2 (6 oz.) boxes Andes Creme de Menthe candies 2 eggs 2 1/2 c. flour 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt Combine butter, brown sugar, and water in a quart measuring cup suitable for the microwave. Microwave on High power 2 minutes. Stir, add chocolate chips, and stir again until chocolate chips are melted. Let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, unwrap and halve each candy; set aside. Beat eggs in mixer bowl. Add cooled chocolate mixture. Sift together flour, soda, and salt; add to mixing bowl. Beat on low speed until ingredients are just blended. Chill dough 1 1/2 hours. Roll into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 7-8 minutes or until cookies are done. Remove from oven and immediatel

Look for my segment tomorrow on NBC15 Madison (WMTV) on Cookie Exchange Parties with Amy Carlson ! It's their morning show and I should be on around 7:35-45.

I zipped over to http://www.iheartwags.com/ and scoped out the upcoming ad - Not a lot of FREE offers this week! They seem to be saving up the deals for the Black Friday Ad ( you can see it HERE )   =) ***These items will be on sale all week -- so you can add them to your Black Friday List! Here are the FREEBIES: Nozin Nasal Sanitizer (10ct) $7.99 Get a $8 RR Final price: FREE WYB 3 Scope Mouthwash 24 or 25.4 oz for 3/$9 (or toothpaste or toothbrush) -use THREE of the $2/1 Crest Complete Toothpaste, Scope Dual Blast Rinse, or Oral-B Complete Toothbrush, any  from the 9/22 SS Get a $3 RR Final price: FREE ***this makes for a GREAT donation item if you aren't going to use them! Bayer Aspirin $1.99 with in ad coupon -use the $2/1 from the 9/11 RP Final price: FREE ***AARP Members -- don't forget that you get a $5 RR WYB $20+ of stuff in one transaction! (11/20 - 12/31, limit of one offer per month) I think that covers it this week - let me know if I missed som

We all know that the "other white meat" is becoming more popular! Here is a FREE resource for some different ways to cook it. Enjoy!

You can find them here -- at Totally Target. Make sure you thank Kerry for her great work! :)

If you take a look at my "Kids Eat Free" tab - you will see that Tuesdays = Free kids meal at Chili's! That is when we would go with Miss Sarah and split an order of something like Fajitas after getting this FREE appetizer that is over a $6 value! Talk about a frugal night out with the family ... it doesn't get much better than that, LOL! If you haven't signed up yet -- go for it! They send you other occasional offers a few weeks after your free dip. :)

This is a rough sketch of my plan for the morning -- I will be offline until Sunday when I will share the actual deals. I am guessing on some prices and will fill with fresh carrots, celery, kale or sweet potatoes to make sure I hit my $25 Transaction 1 --- 13Q, $4.26ish OOP 4 hormel kids @$2.29 2 hormel compleat @$2.29 4 Birdseye steamfresh @$1.00 6 Jell-O @ .75 Capri Sun @ $3 Three $.55/1 Hormel, two $.50/1 Birdseye, $1/2 Birdseye, three $.55/2 Jell-O, $1/1 Capri Sun, 2 BOGO Hormel Kids, 1 BOGO Hormel Compleats Transaction 2 -- 11Q, $6.74 OOP 4 Riceland rice $1.19 8 stove top @$1.50 2 Miracle Whip @$2.99 Kettle Brand Chips $3+ Four $.50/1 Riceland, Four $1/2 StoveTop, two $1/1 Miracle Whip, FREE Kettle Brand Transaction 3 -- 10 Q, $6.98 OOP 2 stove top @$1.50 2 Welches juice @$3ish?? 2 Vlasic Pickle Relish @$2 ? 2 cool whip @ $1.00 lite pom @$2.50 ? 6 cans Ocean Spray cranberries @$1.33 $1/2 Stove Top, three $1/2 Cranberries, $1/1 Pom, two $.75/1 (if variety i

SavingStar Grocery eCoupons Buy any ONE (1) JOLLY TIME Microwave Pop Corn Product, Save 50¢. Expires 12/31/2011. One time use only. Buy 2 Keebler® and/or Sunshine® Crackers (8 oz. or Larger, Any Flavor, Mix or Match), Save $1.00. Expires 12/14/2011. One time use only. Buy 2 Keebler® Cookies (6.6 oz. or Larger, Any Flavor, Mix or Match), Save $1.00. Expires 12/14/2011. One time use only. Buy 1 Eucerin Body Lotion (2oz-16.9oz), Save $1.00. Expires 12/14/2011. One time use only. Buy 3 Kellogg's® Eggo® Waffles (6 ct. or Larger, Any Flavor, Mix or Match), Save $1.00. Expires 12/7/2011. One time use only. Buy 2 Tropicana Pure Premium® 59 oz bottles, Save $1.00. Expires 12/7/2011. One time use only. Buy any 3 Kellogg's® Cereals (10 oz. or Larger, Any Flavor, Mix or Match), Save $1.00. Expires 12/7/2011. One time use only. Buy 3 Kellogg's® Pop-Tarts® toaster pastries and/or Kellogg's (TM) Pop-Tarts mini crisps (TM) (6 ct. or Larger), Save $1.00. Expires