Back when I first discovered Groupon last year, there was a deal for a coffee company I had never heard of called Zoka Coffee Roaster & Tea Company. Even though it’s hard to beat my husband’s home-roasted beans, I decided to give it a go. I was pleasantly surprised, both with the website itself and with the taste of the coffee!
Zoka is only about 15 years old and originates from that great coffee city of Seattle. Starting out small, the company grew over the years to be regarded as one of the nation’s leading companies. The reason for the renown stretches beyond good coffee – the company is grounded on principles of small batch roasting and, even more importantly, building strong relationships with coffee bean farmers. This is a way in which we have seen many coffee companies take action, and I am excited that Zoka strives to do the same.
You can get their fresh roasted coffee straight in your own coffee maker by ordering online. Order between a vast selection of coffees and loose teas, as well as tools and essentials like grinders, brewers, presses, filters, etc. When choosing your coffee, you also get the option of whole bean vs ground, and which grade of grind you want. I’m all about some choices :). You can also join one of their coffee clubs to receive different coffees on a routine basis.
But enough chatter, on to the Giveaway!
There are nine bags of Zoka’s Tangletown Blend coffee waiting to go out to nine winners! This light blend has notes of apple, caramel and chocolate, and is a tasty treat!
To enter:
Comment below by telling me what your favorite kind of coffee (or tea) is and why! Winners will be picked Monday 4/4.
I am having so much fun sharing frugal Weight Watchers menu ideas with y’all and it has really inspired me to get more creative in the kitchen.
If you ever want a quick glance at the cheapest meat and produce prices, be sure to use the Need It Now list I post every Thursday. I actually use this list to help put together my menu plans based on the sales each week.
Be sure to check out all the previous Weight Watchers Menu Plans for more healthy meal ideas!
*These prices are based off of averages and are subject to change weekly
Pasta Primavera – Recipe
Grape Tomatoes, $1.99 (at Publix)
Yellow Squash or Zucchini $1 lb (at Kroger) or 99¢ (at Harveys)
Ronzoni Pasta, (at Publix)
Frozen Peas (from stockpile)
(8 Points Plus)
Shrimp Skewers w/ Grilled Pepper Sauce – Recipe
Lemons 33¢ (at Sweetbay)
Medium White Shrimp, 41-50 ct. per pound, $4.99 lb (at Publix)
Red Bell Pepper, 4 pk., $2.50 (at Bi-Lo)
(2 Points Plus!)
Grilled Asian Burgers with Onion & Pineapple – Recipe
93% Lean Ground Beef $2.99 lb (at Food Lion)
Whole or Cored Pineapple $1.99 (at Kroger)
Sweet Onions 99¢ lb (at Publix) or 3 lb $2.50 (at Bi-Lo) or 3 lb $1.50 (at Sweetbay)
(5 Points Plus)
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Pear Chutney – Recipe
Hormel/Smithfield Whole Pork Tenderloin $2.99 lb (at Harris Teeter)
Bartlett Pears 99¢ lb (at Publix)
(8 Points Plus)
Indian Chicken w/ Spinach, Potatoes & Chickpeas – Recipe
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.98 lb (at Ingles or HEB) or $2.29 lb (at Winn Dixie)
Red Potatoes, 5 lb, $2.50 (at Bi-Lo), $3.29 (at Harveys)
Yoplait Greek Yogurt, 8 oz, or Dannon Greek Yogurt, 5.5 oz, 40¢ (at Kroger)
(10 Points Plus)
The new Publix Pet Program is turning out to be totally worth signing up for if you have a furry critter in the house. Here are the store coupons they’ve emailed out so far.
This Month’s Coupons (good til 4/27)
-$1 off Cat’s Pride Premium Litter, 22 oz, printable
-$1 off Hartz Crunch ‘n Clean Dog Biscuits, 26 oz, printable
-$2 off Hartz Ultra Guard Items, 0.12-0.57 oz, printable
-$1 off Whiskas Temptations Treats, 2.1 or 3 oz, printable
-FREE Pedigree Canned Dog Food wyb Pedigree Dry Dog Food, 15 lb+, printable
-$2 off Our Pets Joint Supplement For Dogs, 60 ct., printable
Last Month’s Coupons (good til 4/30)
-$1 off Whiskas Variety Pack Cat Food, 30 or 36 oz, printable
-$1 off Purina Dog or Cat Treat, 2.1-32 oz, printable
-$2 off Pedigree Dry Dog Food, 15-32 lb bag, printable
-$2 off Publix Cat Litter, Multi-Cat, Scoopable, 27 lb pail, printable
If you haven’t signed up for the Publix Pet Program, you can do so here and they’ll email you the coupons!
(thanks Amy!)
This weekend only you can entertain the entire family and learn how to coupon! I’m a presenting speaker at the Palmetto Sportsman’s Classic in Columbia SC at the State Fair Grounds.
Right after you watch Okefenokee Joe teach you everything you need to know about snakes and nature the husband and kids can go off and learn about hunting, fishing, and adventures while we all stay and learn the in’s and out’s of saving money.
There is a ton to do, so I would urge you to bring the entire family (kids under 10 get in FREE). The Classic is put on by the SC Department of Natural Resources and all proceeds from admission are used by the Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund, a non-profit that promotes natural resources conservation in the Palmetto State.
It costs $8 per person to get in but then most everything you do inside is free (including the coupon workshop). Parking is also free.
Seriously I really want you to come… I’m slightly concerned between Twiggy the watering skiing squirrel and awesome exhibits that I’m gonna be talking to an empty room.
I’m presenting Saturday at 12 pm and Sunday at 1 pm in the Moore Building, check out the full schedule of events.
I love stone ground corn meal and you can usually find it on sale at Bi-Lo which is why I am including two different recipes for polenta. Even if you don’t have Bi-Lo in your area, corn meal is one of those really versatile and inexpensive staple ingredients. Its also filling and satisfying, so you get a lot of bang for your buck! Did I mention that its also great leftover?
*These prices are based off of averages and are subject to change weekly
Dinner Plans
Deep Dish Polenta Pie – Recipe
Alabama King or Dixie Lily Stone Ground Corn Meal, 24 oz, 69¢ (at Bi-Lo)
White Mushrooms, Whole or Sliced, 8 oz, $1.50 (at Publix)
Broccoli Crowns $1 lb (at HEB and Harveys)
Smart Balance Milk Free (at Harris Teeter)
(5 Points Plus)
Mexican Beef over Polenta – Recipe
93% Lean Ground Beef, $3.77 lb (at Harris Teeter)
Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes, 14 oz, 58¢ (at Harris Teeter)
Sweet Onions 99¢ lb (at Sweetbay, Lowes, Harvey’s, Winn Dixie)
Jarred Jalepenos (from stockpile)
Chicken Broth (from stockpile)
Kraft 2% Monterrey Jack, 8 oz, 84¢ (at Harris Teeter) or $1.25 (at Publix)
(7 Points Plus)
Citrus-Garlic Pork Loin – Recipe
Pork Loin $1.59 lb (at Harveys), $1.99 lb (at Publix)
Grapefruits 50¢ (at Sweetbay),75¢ (at Harris Teeter) or 5 lb for $2.99 (at Food Lion) or $3 (at Harvey’s)
Green Snap Beans $1.29 lb (at Bi-Lo)
Kikkoman Soy Sauce, 15oz, 59¢ (at Harris Teeter)
(6 Points Plus)
Sage Chicken and Red Potatoes – Recipe
Tyson Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.99 lb (at Kroger)
Red Potatoes, 3 lb bag, $2.99 (at Bi-Lo)
Sweet Onions 99¢ lb (at Sweetbay, Lowes, Harvey’s, Winn Dixie)
(6 Points Plus)
Cold Snack Ideas
Weight Watchers Ice Cream Bars, Sandwiches, Sundae Cones, or Frozen Yogurt Bars, 12-24 oz, $1.49 (at Publix)
Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt, 4 pk. 4 oz, 25¢ (at Publix)
Frosty Green Grape Sorbet – Recipe
Green Grapes, $1 lb (at HEB, Food Lion)
(7 Points Plus)
This deal is a little different from a typical post, but one that might be right up the alley of some readers.
The AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour is a national mobile tour meant to provide over $14 million worth of free health tests. Sponsored by AARP and Walgreens, the mobile tour is offering free health tests valued at $100 that include cholesterol levels, blood pressure, bone density, glucose levels, waist circumference and body mass index. This is a great way to get a free check-up!
Also, if you are over the age of 50, you will get a year of AARP Membership for free! If you can think of someone who might need that, make sure to share it with them.
Take a look at their schedule here (it looks like they are coming to SC next week!)
Just a note! Some readers say if you show your AARP card at checkout you will receive a $5/$20 coupon for your next purchase.
(Thanks Karen and Sue!)
Depending on who your Publix believes is a competitor, you can use some really great coupons at Publix this week.
$3/4 Nabisco Snack Crackers (manufacturer coupon) (exp 3/29)
$5 off $50 purchase
$4/4 participating General Mills products (exp 3/29).
Including: Honey Nut, Banana Nut, Fruity, Cinnamon Burst, and Multigrain Cheerios, as well as Reeses Puffs, Kix, Fiber One Chewy Bars, Nature Valley Nut Clusters, and Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
$5 off any $30 purchase
Don’t miss the Harveys and Food Lion printable coupons posted earlier.
With all of these options, I’m sure that you can do a great job at Publix this week!
Everyday women spend their time, energy, and money on cosmetics and hair products. When was the last time you thought about all the rest of your skin care needs? With our focus shifting away from our skin and onto the more obvious appearance, we neglect and harm our skin. In fact, our attention needs to be brought back to our skin, as it is the base of everything else we put wear.
Dove VisibleCare Crème Body Washes aim to heal, and moisturize your skin. Their unique formula contains skin-natural building blocks to help improve your skin’s look over time, giving you visible results in just 1 week when used daily.
Dove recently sent me a bottle of their VisibleCare Softening Creme Body Wash. I have really enjoyed using this formula, as I feel winter really does take its toll on my skin. I’m not one for remembering to take the time to put lotion on after showering and this has made me feel like it’s not even needed anymore.
Dove VisibleCare Crème Body Washes are available in two formulas. Their Renewing formula aims to nourish and replenish the skin. Whereas their Softening formula softens skin and dry spots.
To encourage women to refocus on their skin, Dove is inviting women to create a 60-second video on why they are ready for the close-up experience. The winner will receive a weeklong all-expense-paid trip to Los Angeles where she will get an authentic “Dancing with the Stars” experience. For more information on Dove’s Close-Up Challange, check out photos and videos on their website.
Also, don’t miss out on the $1 off printable coupon on their website right now!
Win It!
15 winners will receive a full-sized bottle of Dove VisibleCare Body Wash.
How to Win It:
Leave a comment with what your 60-second reason is for why you should win the challenge. (Don’t forget to enter on Dove’s site for the FREE trip too!)
This week is Poison Prevention Week!
Have you ever really sat down and thought about how much poison is in your house? I know many of you are parents so this is your yearly reminder to stop and think about how safe your kids and home are. We all know there are obvious poisons that we must protect children from such as bleach, paint, and automotive products, but there are many more that children do not realize even exist. So many medicines, cleaners, and other products resemble things children love to eat, but are actually poison.
One of the shocking examples are gummy vitamins. I used to love eating these as a kid, they look and taste just like candy. However, children can get sick from eating too many.
Windex is another dangerous poison. Windex sitting next to blue Gatorade can look tempting to your children. But (hopefully you know already), Windex is not meant to be consumed. Viactiv vitamins also fall into this category. While they look like chocolate, Viactiv would harm children if they ate as little as ten of them.
These are all great products, but do present a risk to children who aren’t educated about them. The best thing to do is to educate your children on what is food and what can be poisonous.
Mr. Yuk stickers come in handy when dealing with this. You can put the Mr. Yuk sticker on things that are harmful to your children. You can teach them what the sticker means and to never eat or mess with items that have the sticker on it.You can get Mr. Yuk stickers and other free materials from the Poison Prevention website. Lastly, children should know if they are ever unsure about whether or not they can eat something, they need to ask an adult. Just by them knowing to ask, a lot of problems can be adverted.
Accidents may still happen though and children may consume poison, but there is help available. Poison Prevention offers great services that are FREE. We all have access to a center and many of you even have a center in your local area.
Many of the calls that they get each week are about children under the age of 6, more than 80% of the callers are given excellent advice and they do not have to go in for further medical treatment.
The Palmetto Poison Center is teaming up with Southern Savers this week to try to increase awareness. Many centers provide:
- Treatment advice for poison related emergencies/information to the public and health care professionals 24 hours a day, free of charge.
- Free public education programs throughout the state (really to anyone that will listen)
- Public service announcements on poisoning related topics to media on an as-needed-basis (Holiday hazards, poisoning trends, etc..)
- A website where our citizens can order free materials like Mr. Yuk stickers, coloring books, magnets, etc…
The Palmetto Poison Center wants to increase the number of folks that they are helping and educating. So… head over to their Facebook page and become a fan. From their Facebook page, they release stories, safety tips, and announcements. It is a great way to keep up-to-date on your poison awareness!
Win a $50 Visa Gift Card
Two Southern Savers readers will win a $50 Visa gift card.
You have two chances to enter:
1. Leave a comment with what you think is the most dangerous poison around you.
2. Like Palmetto Poision Center on Facebook and leave another comment below that you did.
