For me, warmer weather means moving away from soups and heavier dishes and trying to find some lighter options that my family will still enjoy. Once again I’ve got a full month of meals for you to check out and hopefully help relieve some of the burden of meal planning.
April Monthly Meal Plan
I’ve included some old favorites from our archives here as well as some recipes that have been making frequent appearances more recently. I also found some new recipes that I’m excited to try! Maybe it’s because I’ve got fresh veggies on the mind, but I can’t wait to take a bite of this pasta primavera with cauliflower sauce. Also, we grilled with friends this past weekend, so we’ve got a new tank of propane ready for us to try this grilled buffalo chicken.
I know that these monthly meal plans aren’t going to be a perfect fit for everyone, but remember that you can take what’s helpful and leave the rest. You can also adjust or substitute on certain days if the meal I chose doesn’t fit into whatever dietary restrictions you may have. If you’re doing keto, then on many of the days you can just skip the starchy side. If pasta is on the menu, consider making zucchini or cabbage noodles and using the same sauce and toppings.
As I did last month, I didn’t always specify which vegetable to have. I try to include a green veggie if I can (green beans, broccoli, spinach, zucchini, peas, etc.), but choose vegetables that you and your family like or that you can get for cheap at the store!
You’ll also see that on Easter, I didn’t include a plan. We’ll be posting a menu plan for Easter based on current sales the week before Easter, or you might choose to fall back on your family’s traditional Easter recipes!
Download the April Monthly Meal Plan!
Previous meal plans:
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Here are the Publix unadvertised deals I found this week! Get 50¢ ThinkThin bars, 69¢ Benadryl topical cream, 34¢ baking soda, and more.
Remember that clearance deals will vary by store. Look through the full Publix ad to find more current deals.
Clearance Deals
- Qrunch Organics Quinoa Burgers, 10.8 oz, $2.63
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Splenda Naturals Sweetener, 40 ct., $1.74
-$1 off Splenda product printable
-$2 off Splenda Naturals stevia product, SS 01/06 (EXP 3/31)
-$2/2 Splenda products, excl 50-ct packets, SS 01/06 (EXP 3/31)
-$1.50 off Splenda Naturals stevia product 40 or 80 or 140-ct, 9.8 oz jar or granulated, SS 02/10
-$2 off Splenda Naturals Stevia Sweetener, any, claim 1X, cannot use this offer with any other coupon, Checkout 51 mobile app
–B1G1 Splenda Naturals Stevia Product, SS 03/10
(makes it FREE) - Publix Flavored Syrup, 24 oz, $1.34
- Arm & Hammer Simply Saline, 7.1 oz, $3.74
- Trojan ENZ Condoms, 12 ct, $3.14
- Curozen First Aid Ointment, .5 oz, $4.99
- K-Y Intense Gel, .34 oz, $10.99
- First Response Pregnancy Test, 2 ct., $8.59
- XOXO by Trojan Condoms, 10 ct, $4.99
- Arthritis Hot pain Relief Cream, 3 oz, $1.19
- Capzasin-HP Arthritis Pain Relief, 1.5 oz, $4.79
-$1 off Capzasin products printable
-$2 off Capzasin product printable
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Looking to buy an Instant Pot? Get the Instant Pot Duo 6 quart pressure cooker on sale for $89.99 (reg. $139.99)!
Plus, you can save even more when you use code SPRINGTIME, making it only $76.49 shipped and you’ll get $10 Kohl’s Cash!
Kohl’s Coupon Codes:
– 15% off with code SPRINGTIME (exp 3/31)
– 30% off with code FASHION30 for cardholders (exp 3/31)
– Free Shipping with code MARMVCFREE for cardholders (exp 3/31)
Deal Idea:
Buy:
Instant Pot Duo 6 Quart Pressure Cooker, $89.99 (reg. $139.99)
Use:
-code SPRINGTIME for 15% off
Total Due: $76.49
Get Back: $10 Kohl’s Cash
like getting it for $66.49 shipped!
Deal ends 3/31
For one other fun deal at Kohl’s right now, grab a 5 piece luggage set for only $93.49 plus get $10 Kohl’s Cash!
See more online shopping deals!
This post is sponsored by Mirum. All opinions are 100% my own.
No matter how much you plan for how things will work when the baby comes, it never does go according to plan… For us that plan was off long before “the” baby got here the day we were told that we were having twins! They were our first and helped me throw my hands up at planning anything. We had a few complications and found ourselves doing formula and nursing to try to make things work for the first few months. No Mama guilt here, you gotta do what works, and a full healthy baby makes for a happy mama!
Once you realize you need formula, picking which one feels like another uphill climb. There are entire aisles in some stores and you’ve got to learn new lingo to understand the differences. If you are in that boat, let me share a few options and help to decode some of the terms.
Kroger Comforts HMO Infant Formula
Designed to suit your baby’s individual needs, Kroger Comforts formulas provide complete nutrition just like leading brands. The best part for you… they are made with quality nutrition at a price that is much more affordable than national brands.
Comforts Infant Non-GMO with DHA – The closest formula to breast milk, with DHA is designed to help support brain development. It is complete nutrition that compares to Enfamil® Infant Non-GMO.
Comforts Sensitivity Infant Formula & Comforts Advantage Infant Formula feature 2’-FL HMO and are now available exclusively in Kroger banner stores. The infant formulas feature a blend of nutrients that supports baby’s growth and development. They compare to Similac Pro-Sensitive and Similac Pro-Advance.
The Terms
HMO – Human Milk Oligosaccharide is a prebiotic that helps establish beneficial bacteria for immune support.
2′-FL – A specific oligosaccharide, 2’-fucosyllactose that is found naturally and is abundant in mother’s breast milk. They are added to help your babies immune system to be more like the immune system of a breastfed baby.
Non GMO – Ingredients are not genetically engineered.
Head over to Walmart where you can get these beautiful slow cookers from The Pioneer Woman collection for as low as $19.88!
Shop online to guarantee this low price.
This offer can change at anytime, so be sure to head over there while you can.
See more great online shopping deals!
Are you a fan of Fixer Upper? You can head to Amazon or Target right now to get We Are Gardeners for $13.98 or $13.99, regularly $19.99.
This is the new book by Joanna Gaines where she and her family share their adventures of starting a new garden including the ups and downs that they experienced and how to start your own garden!
Shipping is free with Prime or with Redcard.
See more online shopping.
Get a LEGO BrickHeadsz Bunny Kit for $7.99 (reg. $9.99) just in time for Easter! This is the best price we’ve seen, and you can purchase it on Amazon or at Walmart!
The kit features decorated eyes, movable ears and a detachable carrot and bucket. It also includes two buildable Easter eggs and flowers.
Amazon Free Shipping with Prime or orders $25+. Walmart Free Shipping on orders $35+
See more Amazon deals!
Did you know that every area and paper gets different coupons in their inserts?
This is one of the biggest things that can frustrate couponers… we all want the great coupons but sometimes only a few select areas get them. Each week volunteers send in insert variation lists to show exactly what coupons were in their papers. I take these and put them into the coupon database. In turn you can then have shopping lists that only show the coupons in your area! Take a look at the coupon insert variations for 03/24, below.
Click on your newspaper to see which coupons you actually received.
If your paper is not covered and you’re interested in helping, feel free to email me at jenny@southernsavers.com for directions. I promise it’s easy!
As volunteers send me their lists I will continue to update this list.
A legend for the list:
Black = You got this coupon!
Red = Not in this insert
Blue = A change in value or a new coupon not in the preview.
Alabama
Birmingham News (thanks, Stephanie!)
Huntsville Times (thanks Melissa!)
Mobile Press Register (thanks Patricia!)
Arkansas
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (thanks, Stephanie!)
Florida
Florida Times-Union (thanks, Barbara!)
Georgia
Savannah Morning News (thanks Michelle!)
North Carolina
Asheville Citizen-Times (thanks, Cindy!)
Charlotte Observer (thanks, Sue!)
Southern Pines Pilot (thank, Rhonda!)
South Carolina
The Post and Courier (thanks, Jaim’e!)
The State (thanks Kathy!)
Find the Sunday insert preview for 03/31/19, below. You will get up to four inserts in your paper this weekend!!
Be on the lookout for:
(1) Proctor & Gamble, and
(2) RetailMeNot, and
(1) SmartSource inserts.
Remember there are differences between every city and the coupons you get will vary somewhat from the preview. Check back next Wednesday to get the exact list of what came out in your area.
Look at the 2019 Coupon Insert Schedule if you are curious about future dates.
More coupons added 3/28!!
Proctor & Gamble 03/31
(all exclude trial sizes)
$2 off Always Discreet Incontinence Liner OR Pad (exp 4/27)
$2 off Always Discreet Incontinence Underwear OR Boutique Underwear (exp 4/27)
.50/1 Always Liners 30-ct+ or Wipes 20-ct+, excl Discreet (exp 4/27)
$3/2 Always Radiant, Infinity or Pure and Clean Pads 11-ct+ (exp 4/27)
.50/1 Always Ultra or Maxi Pads 11-ct+, excl Radiant, Infinity, Pure and Clean, and Discreet (exp 4/27)
.25/1 Bounty Napkins (exp 4/13)
$1 off Bounty Paper Towels 4-ct+ or (2) HUGE rolls (exp 4/13)
$5 off Braun Product, excl Mobile Shaver, Bikini Trimmer, Precision Trimmer, Ear & Nose Trimmer, Face refills, Replacement Heads and Clean and Renew refills (exp 4/13)
$1 off Cascade ActionPacs 30-ct+ (exp 4/13)
$1 off Cascade Pure Essentials ActionPacs (exp 4/13)
$1 off Charmin Mega Roll 4-ct+ incl mega plus and super mega items, excl single roll (exp 4/13)
$5 off Crest 3D Whitestrips: Glamorous White, 1Hr Express, Professional Effects, FlexFit, Gentle Routine, Monthly Whitening Boost, Vivid OR Whitestrips with Light, excl Noticeably White (exp 4/13)
$1 off Crest Mouthwash 473ml/16 oz+, excl trial (exp 4/13)
$1 off Crest toothpaste or liquid gel 3 oz+, excl 4.6 oz Cavity, Baking Soda and Tartar Control/Protection, and kids (exp 4/13)
$1 off Downy liquid fabric conditioner 40-load or less, Bounce or Downy sheet 60-ct or less, or In Wash Scent Boosters 4.3 oz or less incl Unstopables, Fresh Protect, Infusions or Dreft blissfuls; excl Libre Enjuague & Gain Fireworks (exp 4/27)
$2 off Downy liquid fabric conditioner 48-load+, Bounce or Downy sheet 70-ct+, or In Wash Scent Boosters 5.7 oz+ incl Unstopables, Fresh Protect, Infusions or Dreft blissfuls; excl Libre Enjuague, & Gain Fireworks (exp 4/27)
$2 off Dreft Newborn or Active Baby detergent (exp 4/27)
B1G1 Febreze ONE product up to $5, excl Car Vent Clip (exp 4/13)
B1G1 Febreze Unstopables Product, up to $4, excl in-wash scent booster (exp 4/13)
$2.50/2 Fixodent individual denture adhesive tubes 1.4 oz+ (exp 4/13)
$1/3 Gain Dishwashing Liquid Products 21.6 oz+ (exp 4/13)
$2 off Gain Flings 32-ct+, excl liquid detergent, fabric enhancers (exp 4/13)
$1 off Gillette Deodorant 1.6 oz+ (exp 4/13)
$3 off Gillette Disposable 2-ct+, excl Sensor 2-ct and Venus items (exp 4/27)
$1 off Gillette Razor, excl disposables and Venus items (exp 4/27)
$4/2 Hair Food Shampoos, Conditioners or Stylers, excl masks (exp 4/13)
$1 off Head & Shoulders Product 315ml/10.6 oz+, or Clinical Solutions (exp 4/13)
$3/2 Head & Shoulders Products 315ml/10.6 oz+, or Clinical Solutions (exp 4/13)
$3/2 Herbal Essences bio:renew Shampoo, Conditioner or Styling Products, excl masks, 100 mL shampoo and conditioners, color, body wash (exp 4/13)
$3 off Home Made Simple (1) liquid laundry detergent AND (1) liquid fabric softener (exp 4/27)
$1 off Luvs Diapers (exp 4/13)
$1 off Metamucil Fiber Supplement (exp 4/13)
Free Mr.Clean Clean Freak Refill, up to $3, WYB (1) Clean Freak spray (exp 4/13)
$1 off Olay Bar 4-ct+, body wash, in-shower body lotion or hand and body lotion (exp 4/27)
$1 off Olay Facial Cleanser (exp 4/27)
$1 off Olay Facial Moisturizer (exp 4/27)
$3 off Olay Whip Facial Moisturizer (exp 4/27)
$3/2 Old Spice Deodorant, Body Wash or Bar Soap, excl High Endurance, Twin Packs (exp 4/13)
$2 off Oral-B Adult Battery Toothbrush (exp 4/13)
$1 off Oral-B Adult Manual Toothbrush, excl kids, Healthy Clean, Cavity Defense (exp 4/13)
$1 off Oral-B Glide manual floss, floss picks, Inter-dental brush or inter-dental picks (exp 4/13)
$3 off Pampers Cruisers 360 FIT Diapers (exp 4/13)
$3 off Pampers Diapers or Easy Ups Training Underwear, (2) bags or (1) box (exp 4/13)
$3 off Pampers Easy Ups Training Underwear or Underjams Absorbent Night Wear, (2) bags or (1) box (exp 4/13)
.50/1 Pampers or Luvs Wipes 56-ct+ (exp 4/13)
$1 off Pantene Product incl Gold Series Collection (exp 4/13)
$3/3 Pantene Products incl Gold Series Collection (exp 4/13)
Free Pantene Rescue Shots, Mask OR Airspray, up to $4.99, WYB (1) shampoo 11 oz+ (exp 4/13)
$2 off Pantene Styler or Treatment (exp 4/13)
.50/1 Pepto-Bismol product (exp 4/27)
$1 off Prilosec OTC Product (exp 4/27)
.50/1 Puffs Facial Tissues incl multi-packs, excl Puffs to Go singles (exp 4/13)
$1 off Secret Fresh, Outlast or Active 2.6 oz+ (exp 4/13)
$1 off Secret or Gillette Clinical 1.6 oz+ (exp 4/13)
$2 off Swiffer Refill or WetJet Solution (exp 4/13)
$2 off Swiffer Starter Kit, excl 1-ct, 2-ct Heavy Duty Duster (exp 4/27)
$3/2 Tampax Pearl, Radiant or Pure and Clean Tampons 16-ct+ (exp 4/27)
$2 off Tide Antibacterial Spray, excl Stain Pen, Rescue, laundry detergent, PODS (exp 4/27)
$2 off Tide Detergent, incl PurClean, excl PODS, Rescue, Simply and Simply PODS, detergents 10 oz (exp 4/27)
$2 off Tide PODS, excl liquid or powder detergent, Simply and Simply PODS, PODS 9-ct or less (exp 4/27)
