Lately all I really care about when it comes to meals is doing something easy that everybody will enjoy. I’m not trying any new gourmet recipes or buying expensive ingredients only to have them go to waste. A couple months ago I hadn’t planned for dinner, which is rare, so I opened the fridge and realized we had a lot of different things that would all taste pretty good on pasta. I quickly boiled a whole box of pasta, pulled out all the stuff in the fridge, and whipped up a batch of my homemade alfredo sauce. Everyone declared it the best meal they had ever had (I’m thankful they’re easy to please) and now the pasta bar has become a part of our regular rotation. It’s perfect for more selective eaters and also lets everybody serve themselves!
Pasta Bar with Homemade Alfredo Sauce
The great thing about a pasta bar is that anything goes and it can help you reduce food waste. Lately we’ve been doing it every week or so and pulling out things like leftover veggies and meat and using them to top our pasta.
The first step to a pasta bar is… pasta! Literally any kind of pasta will work. For this particular pasta bar, we used elbow macaroni.
You’ll get the water boiling for that and then get the pasta in.
One of the secrets of my pasta bar is that I usually make homemade alfredo sauce. For whatever reason, my kids prefer white sauces over red sauces. You can buy jarred alfredo sauce and usually can get it on sale (and if you like it, more power to you), but making it from scratch tastes so much better and can be done in the amount of time it takes your pasta to cook.
All you need is cream cheese, butter, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. (Go to the end of the post for the exact measurements). You’re just going to dump all this in a saucepan together, turn the heat to medium-low, and keep an eye on it, stirring it frequently with a whisk. If it gets too hot or you don’t stir it enough, it will burn on the bottom, so don’t stray too far.
The only other things you need for your pasta bar are whatever you want to put on your pasta! For this pasta bar, I used the following:
- Homemade alfredo sauce (serves 4; double if you have a bigger family!)
- Hot dogs (cut up)
- Grilled chicken from the freezer
- Bacon bits
- Pesto
- Peas
- Sugar snap peas
- Assorted seasonings (salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, Cajun seasoning)
I didn’t have enough hot dogs or grilled chicken to feed everyone, so I made both and everyone got to have what they wanted. Another time recently, we only had one small steak left over from a previous meal, so I chopped that up.
Today only, head to Converse.com and use a coupon code to score 40% off select shoes. I found women’s Chucks for as low as $20.38!
Just use code MAY40 at checkout and watch the price drop!
Plus, sign in to your Converse account (it’s free to join) and you’ll get FREE shipping!
Deal Ideas:
Empowered By Her Chuck Taylor All Star – $33.97 (reg. $55)
– Use code MAY40 for an extra 40% off
Makes it $20.38 shipped!
Shark Bite Easy-On Jack Purcell – $28 (reg. $40)
– Use code MAY40 for an extra 40% off
Makes it $16.80 shipped!
Leopard Platform Chuck Taylor All Star – $49.97 (reg. $65)
– Use code MAY40 for an extra 40% off
Makes it $29.98 shipped!
This deal ends today, 5/18.
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Take a look at all of the CVS store coupons they are giving out this week. It always helps me to know what is coming at the Coupon Center.
Always stop at the CVS coupon center first before shopping! To get even more coupons from CVS, make sure you are signed up for their emails and for the CVS Beauty Club. Also, download the CVS app for “app only” coupons.
Here are some coupons people are reporting this week (you won’t get everything listed, but you’ll get some of them)
New This Week:
$3 off Diapers or Training Pants
$2 off Beauty 360 Beauty tools, accessories or nail polish remover purchase of $10
$4 off CVS Health Eye Care or Ear Care purchase of $12
$2 off Mitchum Deodorant purchase of $8
$3/2 Secret or Gillette Clinical Deodorant
$2 off Body Wash or Bar Soap purchase of $8
$1.50 off Style Essentials Hosiery
$2 off Dove Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styling Products, excl trial
$2 off Head & Shoulders Hair Care
$4 off Head & Shoulders Hair Care purchase of $14
$3 off Head & Shoulders Supreme Hair Care purchase of $6
$3 off Herbal Essences bio:renew Hair Care purchase of $10
$10 off Nexxus Hair Care purchase of $30
$4 off Pantene Hair Care purchase of $14
$2 off Pantene or Aussie or Herbal Essences bio:renew Hair Care, excl Masks
$5 off Waterless Dry Shampoo or Dry Conditioners
$3 off Laundry products purchase of $15
$4 off Allergy Relief purchase of $20
$3 off Antacid or Probiotic, Heartburn or Stomach Remedy purchase of $16
$2 off Bausch+Lomb Renu Eye Care products purchase of $8
$6 off CVS Health Fluticasone purchase of $20
$4 off CVS Health Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen Pain Relief purchase of $12
$2 off CVS Health Oxymetazoline or saline nasal spray purchase of $6
$3 off CVS Health Probiotic, Heartburn or Stomach Remedy purchase of $9
$4 off Flonase Nasal Congestion Relief purchase of $15
$3 off Pain Relief or Sleep Aid purchase of $12
$2 off Pain Relief rubs or patches
$4 off Vitamin product purchase of $15
$4 off Vitamin product purchase of $25
$3 off Colgate Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Mouthwash purchase of $12
$2 off Mouthwash product purchase of $6
$3 off Blade 5-Blade Razor Refill Cartridges, 4 or 8-ct
$4 off Gillette Men’s Razors, Refill Blades or Shaving Cream purchase of $20
$4 off Schick Women’s Razors or Refill Cartridges, excl trial
$4 off Venus Razors, Refill Blades or Shaving Cream purchase of $20, excl disposables
$4 off Facial Care purchase of $20
$3.50 off Hand & Body Lotion purchase of $15
$6 off L’Oreal Age Perfect Moisturizers
$1 off Pop-Arazzi Nail Polish
$10 off Covergirl Clean Fresh Cosmetics, Sally Hansen Pure Nail or Clairol Natural Instincts purchase of $30
$3 off Covergirl Cosmetics purchase of $15
$3 off Neutrogena Makeup
$5 off Revlon cosmetics purchase of $20, excl tools
$3 off Coppertone Sunscreens purchase of $15, excl Lip, Sticks or twin packs
$3 off CVS Health Sun Care products purchase of $10
Last Week That Could Still Be Good
If you print or load Tuesday or later these will expire into the next week
$2 off Aussie Hair Styling or Treatment Products purchase of $5
$2/3 Beauty 360 Bath Pouf or Mesh Sponges
$2 off Bulldog Men’s Skin Care 1 oz Minis products purchase of $5
$5/2 Cetaphil Skin Products.
$3 off Children’s Cold Remedies purchase of $8
$4 off Colgate Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Mouthwash purchase of $16
$3 off Cosmetics for eyes, lips, face and nails purchase of $12
$3 off CVS Health Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen Pain Relief purchase of $10
$4 off CVS Health teeth whitening kit or treatment purchase of $20
$2 off Dial Body Wash and Bars, 6-pk
$5 off Facial Cleansers or moisturizers purchase of $22
$2 off Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water
$6 off Garnier Skin Care purchase of $25
$5 off Gillette Men’s Razors, Refill Blades or Shaving Cream purchase of $20
$1.50 off Gold Emblem or Abound Nuts, Trail Mix or Salty Snacks, $3.99+
$4 off Hair Care Products purchase of $18
$5 off L’Oreal Revitalift Derm Intensive Serums
$1 off Listerine Ready!Tabs
$2 off Mouthwash products purchase of $12
$1 off Nivea Lotion or Lip Care
$8 off Olay Facial Cleansers, Moisturizers or Wipes purchase of $18
$4 off Schick Men’s Hydro Refills or Razor.
$3 off Shave products purchase of $12
$2 off Skintimate disposable razors
$2 off St Ives Body Wash, excl trial
$2 off St. Ives Lotion purchase of $6
$1 off Suave Body Wash
$2/2 Suave Styling Products & Dry Shampoo, excl Essentials 12 oz and trial
$2 off Tide Detergent, or Bounce or Downy
$2 off Total Home insecticides or personal repellant purchase of $8
$2.50 off Vaseline Lotion purchase of $6
$5 off Venus Razors, Refill Blades or Shaving Cream purchase of $20, excl disposables
Here are the deals from the Publix weekly ad that starts on 5/20 (or 5/21, depending on your area)! Get Breyers ice cream for $1.99, Smithfield bacon for $3.59, and more.
Buy One Get Ones
- Florida Watermelon Chunks, at $4.19 ($2.09) lb
- Fresh Express Salad Blend or Kit, 5-13 oz, at $4.39 ($2.19)
-.25/1 Pick Your Own Offer choose Salad Mix from available offers, limit 1, Checkout 51 mobile app - Hero Gala Apples, 2 lb bag, at $4.19 ($2.09)
- Potato Inspirations Fingerling Potato Blend, 24 oz, at $4.19 ($2.09)
- Smithfield Bacon, 16 oz, at $9.19 ($4.59)
-$1 off Smithfield Product, any, (sign up) printable
(makes it $3.59) - Publix Medium Shrimp Platter, 18 oz, at $16.99 ($8.49)
- Mighty Spark Ground Chicken Brushetta or Sweet Thai Style 16 oz, at $5.99 ($2.99)
- Mighty Spark Queso Fresco & Jalapeno or Bacon Bursting, 9 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage or Poiska KIelbasa, 12-14 oz, at $4.39 ($2.19)
-.25/1 Hillshire Farm sausage, any size, excl Tajin Chili Lime variety, Ibotta mobile app
(makes it $1.94) - Ball Park Beef Franks or Fat Free Turkey Franks, 14-15 oz, at $5.19 ($2.59)
- Breyers Ice Cream or Frozen Dairy Dessert 1.5 qt or Ice Cream Cups, 30 oz, at $5.99 ($2.99)
-$1 off Breyers Product printable
-$1 off Breyers Carb Smart Product printable
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Use an eCoupon and an Ibotta mobile app rebate and get Brazi Bites Cheese Bread or Dr. Praeger’s Hash Browns for 99¢ during the Kroger Mega Event right now!
Tip: The mega event runs through 5/26 and you’ll get an additional $1 off each item when you buy 5+ participating items. See the full Kroger ad to see more qualifying items.As long as you buy at least 5 mega event items, mix or match, you will get the sale price. You no longer need to buy in multiples of 5!!
Kroger Mega Deal (ends 5/26):
- Brazi Bites Brazilian Cheese Bread, 11.5 oz, $2.99
-$1 off Brazi Bites Brazilian Cheese Bread, excl Empanadas, Ibotta mobile app
-$1 off Brazi Bites Brazilian Cheese Bread, limit 3, Kroger Cashback eCoupon
(use both, makes it 99¢) - Dr. Praeger’s Sides, 9 oz, $2.49
-$1 off Dr. Praeger’s Hash Browns, 9 oz, at Military Commissary, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Whole Foods, Ibotta mobile app
-$1/2 Dr. Praeger’s Hash Browns, 9 oz, on same receipt, at Military Commissary, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Whole Foods, Ibotta mobile app
-$1/2 Dr. Praeger’s Hash Browns, 9 oz, limit 1, Kroger Cashback eCoupon
(use (2) Ibotta and $1/2 Kroger Cashback, makes it 99¢ ea.)
Check out more great Kroger deals.
If you’ve had your eye on a new tablet, head over to Woot! and get he Amazon Fire 7″ 16GB Tablet for just $29.99 (reg. $49.99)!
Even better, if you add a case to your cart you’ll get the case for only $1!
Here’s The Deal
Amazon Fire 7″ Tablet 16GB, – $29.99 (reg. $49.99)
Fire 7 Tablet Case, $9.99
-$9 automatic discount
Makes it $30.99 shipped!
Saving money can’t get any easier than using Circle coupons in Target’s mobile app! These offers come off instantly at the register and most are good on up to 4 items.
Savings Tip: My favorite way to load offers is in the store. Scan the barcode of products and the app will find any offers available. Before shopping, you can also sort the offers in the app by value and find high value savings.
If you’ve never used Target Circle and want to know more watch a short on all the ways to save with Circle.
Check out all of the new Circle Offers we have found so far this week, it’s a pretty long list with some sweet high value offers!
This Week’s New Target Circle Offers:
Baby Care:
Free Target $40 GiftCard with nursery furniture purchase of $250+, excl Halo Bassinets and DockATot (Weekly Ad) Target Circle or in-ad eCoupon
50% off Pedialyte Electrolyte Powder, 3.6 oz grape Target Circle eCoupon
30% off Pedialyte Electrolyte Powder, 3.6 oz cherry Target Circle eCoupon
50% off Pedialyte Sparkling Rush, 3.6 oz grapes Target Circle eCoupon
30% off PediaSure Grow & Gain Shake, 8 oz/6pk strawberry Target Circle eCoupon
Beverages:
20% off Miss Mary’s Bloody Mary Mix, 32 oz varieties Target Circle eCoupon
25% off Q Mixers, 4 pk varieties Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Coffee, 48 oz varieties Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Grady’s Cold Brew, all varieties Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Market Pantry Single Cup Coffee, 12 & 48 ct varieties Target Circle eCoupon
30% off Chobani Dairy Creamers, 24 oz varieties Target Circle eCoupon
50% off Ocean Spray Cran Tropical Juice, 64 oz Target Circle eCoupon
50% off Ocean Spray Pink Cranberry Juice, 64 oz Target Circle eCoupon
50% off Ocean Spray Pink Passionfruit, 64 oz Target Circle eCoupon
20% off WTRMLN WTR, 12 oz & 1L Target Circle eCoupon
25% off natural bliss Cashew Milk, 16 oz Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Simply Almond Milk, 46 oz varieties Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Simply Smoothies, 32 oz varieties Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Turkey Hill Tea, 128 oz varieties Target Circle eCoupon
20% off hint Water, 16 oz varieties Target Circle eCoupon
20% off hint Water, 16 oz varieties Target Circle eCoupon
20% off smartwater beverages, 1 L 6 pk Target Circle eCoupon
20% off vitaminwater beverages, 6 pk varieties Target Circle eCoupon
Grocery:
20% off Cap’n Crunch Family Size, 22.8 oz varieties Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, 24 oz family size Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Alden’s Organic Ice Cream, 14 oz varieties Target Circle eCoupon
30% off Haagen-Dazs Bars & Squares, 3 & 6 ct varieties Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Oui by Yoplait Yogurt, 5 oz, excl dairy-free Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Sargento Sliced Cheese, assorted varieties Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Turkey Hill Ice Cream, 48 oz varieties Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Two Good Yogurt, 4 pk varieties Target Circle eCoupon
25% off Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars, 4 ct chocolate covered Target Circle eCoupon
35% off Red Cherries in produce dept Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Sun Gold Kiwis, in produce dept Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Green Giant Vegetable Rotini, 12 oz varieties Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Happy Tot Meal Bowls, all flavors Target Circle eCoupon
25% off Life Cuisine Frozen individual Meals Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Naturally Clean Eats, all varieties Target Circle eCoupon
25% off Applegate Charcuterie Plate, 10 oz Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Caulipower Tortilla, 8 ct Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Mission Gluten Free Tortillas, 6 ct Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Ray’s by Sweet Baby Ray’s No Sugar Added BBQ Sauce, 18.5 oz Target Circle eCoupon
25% off Simple Mills Mixes, almond flour mixes Target Circle eCoupon
40% off Spring Bakery Favorites, in bakery dept Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Ancient Nutrition Keto Collagen, 9.53 oz Target Circle eCoupon
25% off Ancient Nutrition Keto Fire, 90 ct capsules Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Ancient Nutrition Multi Collagen, all varieties Target Circle eCoupon
20% off KIND Healthy Grains Clusters, 17 oz varieties Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Made in Nature Mango Snack Pack, 5 pk Target Circle eCoupon
25% off MadeGood Minis, 3.5 oz varieties Target Circle eCoupon
30% off Peeled Snacks 2.8 oz, Harvest Blend Target Circle eCoupon
25% off Purely Elizabeth Granola, all varieties Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle, 6-pk Target Circle eCoupon
20% off Smucker’s Uncrustables, bites & roll-ups Target Circle eCoupon
A huge 70% off Quickbooks sale ends Tuesday at 6 pm eastern time. Get up to 70% off Quickbooks online depending on the plan you pick.
You can get started for only $8 a month for the first 3 months.
Tip: If you scroll your mouse near the top of the page you’ll get a pop up offering a free 30 day trial too!
As a small business owner, I can’t imagine life without Quickbooks. This is the best way to keep everything straight, see easy reports and be ready for tax season
The top features:
- Separate business and personal expenses
- Automatic mileage tracking
- Create and send invoices on the go
- Maximize your Schedule C deductions
- Quarterly estimated taxes calculated automatically
Since Quickbooks can flow straight to Turbo Tax, going with this as your business financial backend only helps makes things easier.
This sale ends 5/19!
Take a second and enter to win an easy $100 to spend at Sam’s Club! There will be 5 different winners so you’ve got a decent chance.
Enter your email address at the top of this page to enter.
Winners will be notified Monday June 22nd via the email you enter with.
Tip: You can also get a free Sam’s Club membership right now! Pay $45 and get $45 off your first in-club purchase.
