I have to share a fun chance to win a shopping spree in my favorite store!
Ann Taylor LOFT is running an awesome sweepstakes that you do not want to miss out on! Enter LOFT’s “My Perfect Summer Getaway” Sweepstakes for the chance to win an unforgettable summer vacation for two!
The first place winner will get to choose a vacation in Mexico, Maine, Minnesota, or New Mexico.
The first runner up will win a $1,000 shopping spree to LOFT.
The second runner up with will a $500 shopping spree and 6 third place winners will receive a $250 gift card!
To enter this sweepstakes, all you need to do is “like” LOFT on Facebook. The sweepstakes is running May 9th-May 30th.
(Maybe I shouldn’t share cause then I have a better chance of winning…)
If you won, what place would you pick to go on vacation? I think Maine for me.
One of my favorite things during the spring/summer is that from the sales I can tell you what produce is in season!
We also got cabbage, chard, turnips, beets, potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and lettuce from our CSA so we have no excuse not to eat lots of veggies this week!
*These prices are based off of averages and are subject to change weekly
Veggie Quesadillas – Recipe
Yellow or Zucchini Squash, $1.29 lb (Sweetbay)
Athenos Greek Yogurt, 5.3 oz, FREE (Harris Teeter)
Plum or Premium Tomatoes, $1.29 lb (Publix) Cluster 99¢ lb (Bloom)
(6 Points Plus)
Shrimp & Mango Salad Pitas – Recipe
Ripe Mangoes at 84¢ (Bi-Lo)
Medium Raw White Shrimp, 2 lb bag, $3.97 lb (HEB)
Red, Green Leaf or Romaine Lettuce, $1.29 ea. (Food Lion)
(5 Points Plus)
Sauteed Tilapia w/ Almonds & Strawberries – Recipe
Fresh Strawberries 1 lb, $1.74 (Winn Dixie) – sub for cherries!
Blue Diamond Almonds, 6 oz, 59¢ (Publix) – chopped instead of sliced
Tilapia Fillets, 16 oz, $4.49 (Bi-Lo) or $3.49 (Winn Dixie)
Swanson Broth, 32 oz, $1.29 (Publix)
Serve w/ Salad:
Wish-Bone Dressing, 16 oz, FREE (Publix)
Dole Salad Blends, 5-12 oz, 99¢ (Winn Dixie)
Grape Tomatoes, 1 pt, $1.50 (Publix)
(4 Points Plus)
Grilled Citrus Chicken w/ Chili Rubbed Corn – Recipe
Tyson Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.89 lb (Kroger) $1.99 lb (Lowes or Winn Dixie)
Corn 25¢ (Publix), 29¢ (Harveys)
(8 Points Plus)
Herb Roasted Pork – Recipe
Half Boneless Pork Loin, $1.97 lb (Food Lion)
(10 Points Plus)
Baked Vidalia Onions Balsamico – Recipe
Vidalia Onions 69¢ lb (Bi-Lo), 68¢ (Lowes), 89¢
(2 Points Plus)
I’m excited to share it’s official that Harris Teeter has finally joined the land of common sense and updated their coupon policy for coupons accepted on Buy One Get One deals.
Before this week, Harris Teeter was the only store in the South East that would only allow one coupon on a buy one get one deal. Logically that made no sense since the items rang up at half price. If you were buying 2 items that were B1G1, you could separate your order into two transactions and use two coupons, but had to use only one coupon if you bought the deal together.
Well, you may now use one coupon per item purchased! No matter the sale.
One thing to note: I would still expect to only get to use 2 coupons on a Buy 2, Get 3 Free Deal. While they are coming up in the world, I doubt they can come that far…
Check out their official coupon policy for more information.
Many of you have reported this and I have confirmed it with corporate.
Starting today, Coinstar is kicking off a nationwide promotion to help you turn loose change into cash, free coupons and big deals. Right now you can pour in $5 or more into any participating Coinstar machine and select to get your cash back in a Borders e-certificate for no fee!! PLUS you also get a coupon for $5 off your next $25 purchase at Borders!
We love Coinstar Counting Machines and always get our change turned into gift cards rather than cash (it avoids any fee). If you haven’t tried this yet and have small kids they will love it!!! The machine is fun all by itself, and then they see that saving up all the nickles and quarters they find can turn into something really fun.
I want to encourage you to turn this into a summer reading challenge. Encourage your kids to gather up all their loose change then get your gift card to Borders and a coupon. Now let them get stocked up on amazing books to enjoy all summer!
I bet between the cushions of your couch and the floorboards of your card you can easily find $5 in spare change…
To help you get started how about a chance to win??
10 Readers will win a $50 Borders Gift Card!!
You have two ways to enter:
1. Go to Coinstar.com and find the Coin Counting Machine nearest you. Come back and tell us how close it is!
2. Get an additional entry when you “like”Coinstar on Facebook. Leave another comment that you did.
While this giveaway is sponsored by Coinstar, all opinions above are still 100% my own.
Target loaded over 60 new coupons today. There are a number for food items and other random things around the store (just leave those there and print them when you want them).
There are a few though that you want to grab now:
$2 off 20 digital prints — their prints are 10¢ a piece so this makes 20 FREE
$2 off Women’s Sunglasses
$3 off Merona Sandal item $15 or more
$2 off Woman’s Top
$3 off Mossimo Women’s Apparel Item
Save the clothing and apparel item coupons and search for clearance deals the next time you are in the store. You’re bound to find a really fun deal!
I’ve got even more new printable coupons for you! This time they are from random places around the web:
.75/2 G.U.M. Flossers printable (makes it free with triples at Harris Teeter next week)
.50/5 Kool-Aid Packets (enter sweepstakes) printable
$1/2 Coca Cola or Dasani 20 oz bottle, printable
.50/1 Suave Body Wash printable
If your store doubles, the Kool-Aid coupon should make packets FREE! I know my Kroger has them on sale for 15¢ each.
Earlier this year I was chosen as a Brand Ambassador for Aveeno, it’s really just a fun title for me. For you guys though it means that I get to bring you fun giveaways on awesome products!!
We discovered Aveeno products when our twins were born and quickly started breaking out in rashes if I used any cheap soaps or lotions. I went searching for natural products that didn’t have chemicals they were allergic too, and quickly found that anything Aveeno was fine for their skin.
Since then we have begun using all Aveeno for bath and skin care for them, and now all Aveeno for sun care too! (They also get rashes if we use any cheap sunscreens).
Since becoming an ambassador I have also started using all of their products. I knew I would love them, it just took trying them.
Now’s your chance to try them!!
(2) Readers will win a huge Aveeno Prize Pack including:
Aveeno Positively Ageless Complete Starter Regimen
Exfoliating Cleanser
Lifting & Firming Eye Cream
Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30
Lifting & Firming Night Cream
Each product contains a Natural Shiitake Complex, shown to provide anti-oxidant activity to help defend against free radicals that can damage the skin. In a clinical study, when women used the kit as directed, 100% of them showed improvement in their skin in as little as 1 week.
Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Line
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizing Wash
Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream and Aveeno Baby Cleansing Therapy Moisturizing Wash have been shown to improve the quality of life for babies with eczema and have been awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance. In a clinical study, over 90% of babies showed improvement in multiple symptoms of eczema (roughness, dryness, itchiness, or scaling) when used daily.
To Win a Prize Pack:
Leave a comment below with one Aveeno product you would love to try or already love.
Winners will be chosen Monday 5/16.
This giveaway is sponsored by Aveeno, I received products to try, but all opinions above are 100% my own.
With all of our summer activities starting up soon, I’m on the hunt for quick weeknight recipes I can get on the table in a flash, but still do it cheaply & with healthy ingredients. Here are some go-to fast dinner ideas when you’re in a pinch.
*These prices are based off of averages and are subject to change weekly
Cuban-Style Pork & Sweet Potato Slow Cooker Stew – Recipe
Sweet Potatoes 74¢ lb (HEB)
Diced Tomatoes from stockpile
(7 Points Plus)
Herbed Chicken Salad on Warm Corn Cakes – Recipe
Stone Ground Cornmeal (on sale last week)
Smart Balance Milk, $1.69 (Publix)
Corn 19¢ (Sweetbay), 29¢ (Harveys) or 33¢ (Harris Teeter)
(2 Points Plus)
Beef Stroganoff – Recipe
Breakstone’s Reduced Fat Sour Cream, 8 oz, FREE (Harris Teeter)
Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Egg Noodles, 14.5-18 oz, FREE (Kroger)
Sweet Onions 69¢ lb (Food City), 99¢ lb (Harris Teeter) 50¢ ea (Ingles)
Swanson Beef Broth, 32 oz, $1.21 (Publix)
Sliced White Mushrooms, 12 oz, $2.50 (Publix)
Birds Eye Steamfresh Peas 19 oz, 69¢ (Bi-Lo)*Mom always added peas to our beef stroganoff!
(10 Points Plus)
Quick & Easy Fish Cakes – Recipe
Sweet Onions 69¢ lb (Food City), 99¢ lb (Harris Teeter) 50¢ ea (Ingles)
Russet Potatoes, 4 ct., $1.49 (Bloom) or 10 lb bag $3.99 (Bi-Lo)Serve w/ Fresh Express Italian Mix, $1.99 (Harris Teeter)
(4 Points Plus)
Mini Sliders – Recipe
Ranchers Ground Beef, 93% lean, $3.77 lb (Harris Teeter)
Heinz Ketchup, FREE (Publix)
Vlasic Pickles, 16-46 oz, 14¢ (Publix)Serve w/ Broccoli Crowns, $1.49 lb (Bloom)
(3 Points Plus)
Here is a very timely deal: Murphy USA gas stations are offering $2 off a $20 gas purchase when you check-in with Foursquare.
Foursquare is a social-networking website that allows you to “check-in” at geographical locations for points and badges. Check it out yourself!
To make this deal even better, they are throwing in a free pack of Stride Winterblue Gum as well!
(thanks Heather!)
