If you’re on the road a lot, stop by a Pilot Flying J tomorrow and try out the new breakfast burritos! They start at $4 for two burritos.
Plus, on Monday 4/7, you can open the Pilot Flying J app (iTunes or Google Play) for a Free burrito and coffee offer. You can also stop in to redeem an offer for a Free burrito from 4/9 through 4/14!
Choose from 3 different burrito options including, bacon, egg and cheese; sausage, egg and cheese or egg and cheese, plus you’ll get a side of salsa!
See more freebie deals!
I don’t think I’m alone when I say that I feel like the Instant Pot has taken over the Internet. It seems like all my favorite food bloggers are suddenly only posting recipes for the Instant Pot. I got one a few years ago but it sat in the corner collecting dust for quite a while before I was brave enough to actually use it. Today I’m going to share what I’ve learned through the years—consider it a crash course “The Instant Pot Beginners Guide.”
If after this introduction you’re still not sure about it, maybe ask among your friends and see if anyone has one you could borrow for a weekend!
Instant Pot Beginners Guide
Instant Pot Basics
I have the Instant Pot Duo, so I’m going to show you some of the technical aspects of this particular model, but many of the tips and tricks I’ve learned should apply to most pressure cookers in terms of how to convert recipes, releasing the pressure, and the best recipes to try.
My Instant Pot came with several brochures and booklets including a manual, a recipe booklet, a quick guide, and a cooking time guide. I did skim through the manual, but the quick guide and the cooking time guide have been the most helpful.
The cooking time guide doesn’t cover all the basics, but it’s a good place to start. Because I was so nervous at first, though, I got a second opinion on the cooking times by googling whatever I was trying to cook to make sure it was a good amount of time. For the ones I’ve tried, though, these cooking times have been pretty accurate.
I truly feel like the most important thing you need to be familiar with before you start cooking is the part of the lid that contains the steam release and the float valve. While this doesn’t really affect how good your food will taste, it will make sure no one in the kitchen gets hurt! The basic things to know are that when you’re cooking, the steam release handle should be set to “sealing,” as in the picture below.
Start making your shopping lists now for next week’s drugstore deals! CVS is running the $10 cash card again, so check out the deal ideas below to get the best deal possible. Plus get 49¢ detergent again at Walgreens and free toothpaste!
See all the deals for each store here:
CVS Weekly Ad
Walgreens Weekly Ad
Rite Aid Weekly Ad
CVS Deals: 4/7-4/13
- **Deal Idea #1**
Buy:
(2) L’Oreal Ever Hair Care, 2 for $15
(2) Garnier Fructis Hair Care, 3.4-12.5 oz, 2 for $7
(2) Tide PODS, 12-16 ct., $4.94
Use:
-$4 off L’Oreal hair care purchase, $15+, printing at CVS Coupon Center
(2) -$3 off L’Oreal Ever shampoo, conditioner or treatment, limit (2) like coupons, RMN 03/31
-$4/2 Garnier Fructis shampoo, conditioner, treatment or styling items, limit (1) like coupon, RMN 04/07
(2) -$2 off Tide PODS, limit (1) like coupon, PG 03/31 and CVS eCoupon
Total Due: $13.88
Get Back: $10 CVS Gift Card
Makes it $3.88 for everything or 64¢ each! - **Deal Idea #2**
Buy:
(2) Scott Bath Tissue, 18 dbl rolls, $7.99
(2) Scott Paper Towels, 6 rolls, $5.49
(2) Kleenex Wet Wipes, 20 ct., 2 for $3
Use:
(2) -.50/1 Scott bath tissue, 6 ct.+ printable
(2) -.50/1 Scott paper towels, 6 ct.+ printable
(2) -.50/1 Kleenex wet wipes, 20 ct+ printable
Total Due: $26.96
Get Back: $10 CVS Gift Card
Makes it $16.96 or $4.24 each + free Kleenex - $5 ECB WYB $15 participating Schick products, limit 1
**Deal Idea**
Buy:
(2) Schick Disposable Razors, $5.99
(2) Schick Xtreme 5 Pivotball Razor, $5.99
Use:
-$5 off Shave product purchase, $20+, printing at CVS Coupon Center
(2) -$4 off Schick or Skintimate Disposable Razor Pack, or Schick Xtreme5, limit (2) like coupons, SS 04/07
(2) -$3 off Schick men’s razor or refill, limit (2) like coupons, SS 03/17 (EXP 4/9)
Total Due: $4.96
Get Back: $5 ECB
Makes it all FREE - **Diaper Deal Idea**
Buy:
(2) Huggies Pull-Ups Training Pants, jumbo pk., 2 for $20
(1) Huggies Little Swimmers, jumbo pk., $11.29
Use:
-$2 off Huggies Pull-Ups Learning Designs training pants printable
-$2 off Huggies Pull-Ups Training pants, excl 6 ct- printable
-$1.50 off Huggies Little Swimmers disposable swimpants, 10 ct.+ printable
Total Due: $25.79
Get Back: $10 CVS Gift Card
Submit For:
(2) -$2 off Huggies Pull-Ups, any variety, sizes 2T-5T, limit 2, Ibotta App mobile app
Makes it $11.79 for all three or $3.93 each! -
$4 ECB WYB $12 Almay Cosmetics, , limit 6
Almay Intense i-Color Eye Shadow, $7.29
Almay One Coat Thickening Mascara, $8.29
Almay Clear Complexion Concealer, $9.49
Almay Nearly Naked Loose Powder, $12.99
Almay Liquid Lip Balm $9.99
-$5 off Almay cosmetics purchase, $15+, printing at CVS Coupon Center
-$2 off Almay eyeshadow, SS 04/07
-$3 off Almay Face Product, SS 04/07
-$2 off Almay Lip Product, SS 04/07
-$3/2 Almay Makeup Removers, SS 04/07
-$2 off Almay Mascara, Eyeliner or Brow, SS 04/07
(buy eyeshadow and mascara, use store and (2) $2 off coupons, makes it $1.29 ea.) - $6 ECB WYB Borion Arnicare or Calendula Cream, , limit 1
Arnicare Gel, 2.6 oz, $11.49
Arnicare Gream, 2.5 oz, $12.79
Arnicare Bruise, 1.5 oz, $9.49
Calendula Burn Cream, 1 oz, $9.29
-$2 off Boiron Arnicare gel, 2.6 oz or 4.1 oz printable
-$2 off Boiron Arnicare tablets, at CVS Pharmacy, 60-ct., excl Arthritis, limit 1, Checkout 51 mobile app
-$1 off Boiron Calendula Cream printable
-$3 off Boiron Arnicare tablets printable
-$2 off Boiron Arnicare Arthritis printable
-$1 off Boiron Arnicare gel 2.6 or 4.1 oz printable
-$2 off Boiron Arnicare Cream, 2.5 oz or 4.2 oz printable
-$3 off Boiron Arnicare FootCare, 4.2 oz, at CVS, Ibotta App mobile app
-$2 off Boiron Arnicare Gel, 2.6 oz, at CVS, Publix, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, Ibotta App mobile app
-$2 off Boiron Arnicare Bruise, 1.5 oz tube, at CVS, Rite Aid, Sprouts, Ibotta App mobile app
-$2 off Boiron Calendula Cream, 2.5 oz, at CVS, Rite Aid, Target, Ibotta App mobile app
-$2 off Boiron Arnicare Cream, 2.5 oz, at CVS, Harris Teeter, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens, Ibotta App mobile app
-$2 off Boiron Calendula Burn, 1 oz tube, at CVS, Sprouts, Ibotta App mobile app
-$3 off Boiron Arnicare, any, RMN 02/24
(buy bruise or burn cream, use $3 off and $2 off Ibotta, makes it FREE + profit) - $5 ECB WYB (2) Clairol Permanent Hair Color, , limit 1
Clairol Nice ‘n Easy or Permanent Root Touch Up Hair Color, $8.59
–B1G1 Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color, up to $7.99, excludes Crema Keratina Hair color, SS 03/24
–B1G1 Clairol Nice N’ easy or Permanent Root Touch-Up Hair Color, up to $7.99, SS 03/24
–B1G1 Clairol Nice ‘n Easy, Permanent Root Touch-Up or Natural Instincts hair color product (up to $7.99), excl Natural Instincts Crema Keratina printable
-$5/2 Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Permanent Root Touch-Up or Natural Instincts Hair Color boxes, excl Natural Instincts Crema Keratina items, SS 03/31
-$2 off Clairol Nice ‘n Easy, Permanent Root Touch-Up or Natural Instincts Hair Color, excl Natural Instincts Crema Keratina, SS 03/31
(use B1G1, makes it $1.79 ea.) - $5 ECB WYB (2) CoverGirl Cosmetics, , limit 1
Cover Eye Liner/Brows, $4.99
Cover Girl Lash Perfect Mascara $7.99
Cover Girl Wetslicks Lip Gloss $6.99
Cover Girl Clean Foundation $7.99
-$2 off Covergirl face item, excl Cheekers, accessories & trial, SS 03/24
-$2 off Covergirl eye item, excl 1-kit shadows, accessories & trial, SS 03/24
-$2 off Covergirl lip item, excl trial, SS 03/24
-$2 off CoverGirl Full Spectrum face items, at CVS, claim up to 2X, Checkout 51 mobile app
-$3 off CoverGirl Product, CVS Coupon, printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 4/9)
(buy (2) Eyeliners, use (2) $2 off and store, makes it FREE) - $8 ECB WYB (2) Gillette or Venus Razor, , limit 1
(excludes Gillette 3, 5, Disposables and trial/travel size)
Gillette Venus Razor, 1 ct., $9.99
Gillette Venus Breeze Razor, $12.49
Gillette Fusion Manual Razor $9.49
-$8 off Venus refill or razor blades purchase, $25+, printing at CVS Coupon Center
-$1 off Gillette Razor, excl disposables, Venus products and trial, limit (2) like coupons, PG 03/31
-$3 off Venus Razor, excl disposables, limit (2) like coupons, PG 03/31
-$15 Gift Card Rebate WYB $50 beauty products from Pantene, Herbal Essences, Head & Shoulders, Ivory, Aussie, Safeguard, Olay, Secret, Always Discreet, Old Spice, Venus, Gillette, Oral-B, Crest, Pampers, Tampax and Always, must use original rebate form in P&G insert, mail by 5/31/19, limit 1 , PG 03/31
-$5 off Shave product purchase, $20+, printing at CVS Coupon Center
-$1 off Gillette Razor, excl Disposables, Venus items & trial size, CVS eCoupon
-$3 off Venus Razor, excl disposables, CVS eCoupon
(buy (3) at $9.99, use both store and (3) $3 off, makes it 82¢ ea.) - $2 ECB WYB Irish Spring Body Wash, 15-18 oz, $3.99, limit 4
-$1 off Irish Spring Body Wash, excl 2.5 oz trial and pump, SS 04/07
(makes it 99¢) - $4 ECB WYB $12 Jergens or Curel products, , limit 1
Jergens Natural Glow Firming + Daily Moisturizer, 7.5 oz, $10.99
Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer, 10 oz, $8.59
Jergens Ultra Healing Lotion, 10 oz, $4.99
Curel Ultra Healing Lotion, 13 oz, $8.49
Curel Hand & Cuticle Therapy, 3.5 oz, $6.29
-$3 off Curel Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer 8 or 12 oz, SS 03/03
-$3/2 Curel Moisturizers 6 oz+, SS 03/03
-$2 off Jergens Natural Glow Product, excl trial, SS 04/07
-$1 off Jergens Natural Glow Wet Skin Moisturizer, 7.5 oz+, SS 04/07
-$3 off Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer, 10 oz+, SS 04/07
-$3 off Lotion purchase, $10+, printing at CVS Coupon Center
-$2 off Jergens Natural Glow Wet Skin Moisturizer, 7.5 oz+, SS 04/07
(buy (2) Jergen’s Wet Skin, use store and (2) $3 off coupons, makes it $1.99 ea.) - $4 ECB WYB $12 Revlon Cosmetics, , limit 6
Revlon Colorstay Foundation $14.99
Revlon Colorstay Pressed Powder or Concealer, $12.49
Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner, $8.79
Revlon All-In-One Mascara $9.19
Revlon Illuminance Creme Eye Shadow $8.29
Revlon Colorburst Lip Gloss $8.99
-$2 off Revlon Cosmetic, excl Kiss Balm, SS 03/17
-$6 off Revlon cosmetics purchase, $20+, printing at CVS Coupon Center
-$2 off Revlon Eye Liner, Mascara, Shadow or Shadow Primer, SS 04/07
-$1 off Revlon Eye Tool, SS 04/07
-$3 off Revlon Face Powder, Highlighter, Blush, Primer or Concealer, SS 04/07
-$4 off Revlon Foundation, SS 04/07
(buy Powder & Concealer, use store, and (2) $3 coupons, makes it $2.49 ea.) - $5 ECB WYB $10 Rimmel Cosmetics, , limit 1
Rimmel Scandal Eye Liner $6.49
Rimmel Volume Flash ScandalEyes Mascara, $6.99
-Free Rimmel Eyeliner WYB (1) Rimmel Mascara $4+, up to $7, limit (1) like coupon, SS 03/31
(buy both, use B1G1 coupon, makes it 99¢ ea.) - $2 ECB WYB Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick singles, $2.99, limit 2
-.50/1 Speed Stick Deodorant printable
-$1 off Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick antiperspirant or deodorant, 2.3 oz+ printable (limit reached)
(buy (2), use (2) coupons, makes both FREE)
Walgreens Ad 4/7-4/13
- $1 RR WYB select Crest Toothpaste or Mouthwash, $2.99
-$2 off Crest toothpaste, 3 oz+, excl Whitening Therapy, Gum Detoxify, Cavity, Regular, Baking Soda, Tartar Control/Protection, F&W Pep Gleem, Kids & trial size printable
-$1 off Crest Mouthwash 473ml/16 oz+, excl trial, limit (2) like coupons, PG 03/31
-$1 off Crest toothpaste or liquid gel 3 oz+, excl 4.6 oz Cavity, Baking Soda and Tartar Control/Protection, kids and trial, limit (2) like coupons, PG 03/31
-$15 Gift Card Rebate WYB $50 beauty products from Pantene, Herbal Essences, Head & Shoulders, Ivory, Aussie, Safeguard, Olay, Secret, Always Discreet, Old Spice, Venus, Gillette, Oral-B, Crest, Pampers, Tampax and Always, must use original rebate form in P&G insert, mail by 5/31/19, limit 1 , PG 03/31
-$1 off Crest Mouthwash 473 mL, 16oz+, excl trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
-$1 off Crest toothpaste 3 oz+, excl Cavity 4.6 oz, regular, Base Baking Soda, Tartar Control/Protection, F&W Pep Gleem, Gum Detoxify & Gum Enamel variants, Whitening Therapy variants, Kids & trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
(use $2 off, makes it FREE) - Jif Peanut Butter or Smucker’s Strawberry Fruit Spread, 16-20 oz, 2 for $4
-$2/2 Jif Peanut Butter or Jif Power Ups , Spring Savings Flyer or printable
(buy (2), use $2/2, makes it $1 ea.) - Lindsay Olives, 5-6 oz, 99¢
-$1/2 Lindsay olives (sign up) printable
-.50/1 Lindsay Naturals California Ripe Olives, 3.8-6 oz, Ibotta App mobile app
(use .50/1 ibotta, makes it 49¢) - Select Nabisco Cookies or Crackers, 9-13 oz, $2.50
pictured – Chips Ahoy!, Wheat Thins, Triscuit
-.75/1 Nabisco Chips Ahoy! Thins Cookies Package 7 oz+ , SS 03/03
-.75/1 Nabisco Chips Ahoy!, 7 oz+, excl single serve, SavingStar (EXP 4/11) mobile app
(use both, makes it $1) - 5,000 BR WYB (2) Persil Liquid Laundry Detergent or Power-Caps, 40 oz or 16 pack, $4.99
-$2 off Persil laundry detergent, excl trial sizes printable
-$1 off Persil ProClean Laundry Detergent, excl 6 loads or less trial, limit (1) like coupon, RMN 04/07
(buy (2), use (2) $2 off, makes it 49¢ ea.) - 5,000 BR WYB (2) Softsoap or Irish Spring Body Wash, 15-18 oz, $3.99
-.75/1 Softsoap Body Wash printable
-.50/1 Softsoap Body Wash, 15 oz+, Walgreens eCoupon
-$1 off Irish Spring Body Wash, excl 2.5 oz trial and pump, SS 04/07
(buy (2), use (2) $1 off, makes it 49¢ ea.) - State Fair Corn Dogs, 12 oz, 4 for $10
-.75/1 State Fair Corn Dogs, 6-ct Classic variety, limit 5, at Walgreens, Ibotta App mobile app
-.75/1 State Fair Corn Dog item, 4 oz+, Walgreens eCoupon
(buy (4), use eCoupon and (4) Ibottta, makes it $1.56 ea.) - Sun-Maid Raisins or Prunes, 12-13 oz, 2 for $4
-$2/2 Sun-Maid Raisins, 12 oz box, on same receipt, Ibotta App mobile app
(buy (2), use ibotta, makes it $1 ea.)
Rite Aid Ad: 4/7-4/13
- $3 BC WYB $30 Starbucks Gift Cards, , limit 2
(makes it $27) - $8 BC WYB $50 GameStop or Domino’s Gift Cards, , limit 2
(makes it $42) - $5 BC WYB $25 Hulu or HBO Now gift Cards, , limit 2
(makes it $20) - $2 BC WYB (2) Bunny Tail Cotton Candy or Jumbo Eggs with Candy, 2.38-4.23 oz, 2 for $5, limit 2
(makes it $1.50 ea.) - $2 off in-ad coupon: Colgate 360 or Enamel Health Toothbrushes or select Mouthwash, $3.99
-.75/1 Colgate 360 Adult manual toothbrush printable
-.75/1 Colgate Mouthwash or Mouth Rinse printable
-.50/1 Colgate Adult or Kids Manual Toothbrush, excl Plus, Extra Clean or Classic Clean, SS 03/31
(use .75/1 mfr. and store, makes it $1.24) - $3 off in-ad coupon: Colgate Total, Total Advanced, Optic White, Stain Fighter or Max Toothpaste, $3.50
-.50/1 Colgate toothpaste 3.0 oz+, SS 03/31
-.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste 3.0 oz+, SS 04/07
(use both, makes it FREE) - Fabuloso Cleaner, 22 oz, 99¢
- $1 BC WYB (4) Junior Mints, Mike & Ike or Nestle Brand Theater Box Candy, 4 for $4, limit 2
(makes it 75¢ ea.) - Russell Stover Easter Singles, 1 oz, 2 for $1
(makes it 50¢ ea.) - $5 BC WYB $20 Schick Disposable Razors, $6.99, limit 2
(excludes Hydro)
-$3 off Schick Xtreme3 Sensitive Disposable Razor, 8-ct, limit 5, Ibotta App mobile app
-$4 off Schick or Skintimate Disposable Razor Pack, or Schick Xtreme5 or Hydro Silk 3 Razor or Refill, excl Schick Xtreme2 2 & 6-ct, Xtreme 3 1-ct, Classic 3-ct, and Skintimate Twin Blades 2 & 6ct Disposable Razor Packs, limit (2) like coupons, SS 04/07
(buy (3), use (2) $4 off, makes it $1.99 ea.) - Skippy Peanut Butter, 2 for $5
-.55/2 Skippy Peanut Butter printable
-.75/1 Skippy Peanut Butter, any, claim up to 5X, Checkout 51 mobile app
(use (2) .75/1 Checkout 51, makes it $1.75 ea.) - $1.50 off in ad coupon: Softsoap, Irish Spring or Gear Body Wash 15-18 oz or Irish Spring Bar Soap 6 pk., $3.99
-.75/1 Softsoap Body Wash printable
-$1 off Irish Spring Body Wash, excl 2.5 oz trial and pump, SS 04/07
(use $1 off mfr. and store, makes it $1.49)
Space heaters are on clearance right now at Home Depot while supplies last! You can find brands like Honeywell, Lasko, Hunter and more.
Grab them now for fall and winter or use them as you need throught spring.
Deal Ideas:
Honeywell UberHeat Ceramic Heater, $17.49 (reg. $34.99)
Lasko 29 in Pedestal Heater, $22.49 (reg. $56.23)
Laska Bladeless Ceramic Heater, $59.97 (reg. $99.96)
Available for a limited time. Free Shipping on $45+
See more household deals!
Head over to Home Depot where you can save with their Spring Black Friday sale both in-store and online.
Grab deals on gardening items or items for other home improvement projects you may want to tackle this spring. If you need a ladder, you can currently get a great deal on a Gorilla Ladder.
Gorilla Ladders 22 ft. Reach $99 (reg. $219)
MPX Aluminum Multi-Position Ladder
Offer valid through 4/17. Choose free in-store pickup.
See more online shopping.
Today only, from 3 pm to close you can get grande espresso drinks for just $3 during the Starbucks Happy Hour! Just add the offer to your Starbuck app.
Show the offer on your smartphone to the cashier to get the discount.
This offer is for today only, 3 pm-close.
See more great dining deals!
Boiron products are on sale this week at Publix and it makes for a money maker on pain gel plus a sweet price on the best flu medicine out there.
Boiron Deals at Publix (thru 4/9)
- Boiron Arnicare Gel, 2.6 oz, $3 off
Arnicare Gel, 2.6 oz, $4.19 (after sale)
-$2 off Boiron Arnicare gel, 2.6 oz or 4.1 oz printable
-$2 off Boiron Arnicare Gel, 2.6 oz, at CVS, Publix, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, Ibotta App mobile app
-$3 off Boiron Arnicare, any, RMN 02/24
(use $3 off and Ibotta, makes it FREE + profit) - Boiron Oscilloccinum, 6 ct, $11.99
$3 off (makes it $8.99)
-$1 off Boiron single medicine, 6C or 30C dilution printable
-$1 off Boiron Adult Oscillo, 6, 12 or 30 dose printable
-$1 off Boiron Oscillococcinum, 6 or 12 or 30 dose printable
-$1 off Boiron Oscillococcinum, 6-dose, excl children’s varieties, at Harris Teeter, Publix, Rite Aid, Sprouts, Walgreens, Whole Foods, Ibotta App mobile app
-$3 off Boiron Chestal Honey, ThroatCalm, ColdCalm or Oscillococcinum, any, 6-dose, RMN 02/24
(use $3 off and Ibotta, makes it $4.99)
Through today only, Zulily is offering a sale on Ergobaby carriers! You can get them for $79.99 (50% off the regular price of $160).
There are several different colors to choose from.
Pay a shipping fee and then get FREE shipping on additional Zulily orders placed in the same day.
This sale is valid through today only.
See more online shopping deals.
These are the Bi-Lo unadvertised deals I found this week! Head to your store to get 4¢ M&M’s, FREE Tic Tacs, a FREE Oreo candy bar, and more.
Remember that closeout deals will vary by store. Look through the full Bi-Lo weekly ad to find more current deals.
Closeout Deals
- Arla Cream Cheese Spread, 7 oz, $1.49
- La Preferida Cheese Cheese Sauce, 15 oz, $1.49
- Clabber Girl Corn Starch, 6.5 oz, 64¢
- Izze Sparkling Juice, 4 pk, $2.74
- Crystal Deodorant Stick, 4 oz, $2.64
- Certain Dri , 2.7 oz, $3.84
- Crystal Deodorant Roll on , $1.79
- Dove Men + Care Clinical Dedorant, 1 oz, $3.99
-$1 off Dove Product, any (sign up) printable
(makes it $2.99) - Lady Speed Stick Invisible Dry, 2.3 oz, $1.64
-.50/1 Speed Stick Deodorant printable
-$1 off Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick deodorant, 2.3 oz+, Bi-Lo eCoupon
(use $1 off, makes it 64¢) - Secret Fresh Deodorant, 2.6 oz, $3.04
-$1 off Secret Fresh, Outlast or Active 2.6 oz+, limit (2) like coupons, PG 03/31
-$1 off Secret Fresh, Outlast or Active, 2.6 oz+, Bi-Lo eCoupon
(makes it $2.04) - Oxy Acne Medication Stick, $3.24 Read More→
